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Kristine Forsyth Reese
1945 - 2019
Kristine Forsyth Reese
1945 - 2019
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BORN
1945
DIED
2019
Kristine Reese Obituary
1945 ~ 2019
Kristine Forsyth Reese, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019. Kristine was born December 4, 1945, in Cedar City, Utah to Lee Harrison Forsyth and Claudia Joseph Forsyth. She had an older brother, Bruce, and was adored by all.
From an early age Kris loved learning, reading, and going to school. Her mother was a pioneer in education as she was the first female principal in the Southern Utah educational system. Because of her mother's example, Kris was always involved in educational pursuits. She graduated from Cedar City High School and went on to study finances and banking at the University of Utah. Kris was married and had three sons, Dale, Gary, and Jason. Raising three boys who relentlessly teased her kept her on her toes and gave her much joy.
Kris started working as a teller at Valley Bank and continued in the banking business, eventually becoming Vice President of Bank One. Kris finished her career at Zions Bank as an executive, even Sr. Vice President. She always had a strong work ethic, was very successful, and loved her career.
Kris was a woman of many talents and interests. She will be remembered for her love of cultivating beautiful flower beds, traveling, bowling, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family, especially in her kitchen. She was an avid golfer and some of her most cherished memories were golfing with her sons. She loved watching sports, especially the Utah Jazz and the Utes. She will surely be missed by all who were lucky enough to be associated with her.
Kris was preceded in death by her son, Dale, and her parents, Lee and Claudia Forsyth. She is survived by her two sons, Gary (Marnie), and Jason (Buffy), her brother, Bruce (Pat), 7 grandchildren, and her dear childhood friend, Charlotte.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Kris' caregivers at Pheasant Run and Legacy House in South Jordan Utah.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary in Riverton (3688 W. 12600 So.) A viewing will also be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment at Cedar City Cemetery Saturday, April 6, 2019 at noon. Online condolences may be offered at www.larkincares.com
6 Entries
James Pincock
April 11, 2019
This world has lost a true Angel, I am so sorry for her family, losing a loving friend and a loving mother as wonderful as Kris was is going to be hard for any one who knew her. My deepest sympathy is with her family. God bless and comfort you in this loss. Jim Pincock
Shirley Besner
April 6, 2019
My condolences to the family. I, too, was an employee of Valley Bank and Bank One. Kris was a wonderful lady and so much fun. I haven't seen her for years but she wasn't forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tina Amthor
April 4, 2019
I enjoyed working with Kris and her son Dale at Valley Bank. Years later, I had the pleasure of working with Kris again at Zions Bank.
Kris was an inspiration to me and many other women as she encouraged us to keep moving forward. She made being a single working mom look easy!
I offer my condolences to her family and many friends.
Thank you Kris. I'll never forget you!
Sincerely,
Tina R. (Thorpe) Amthor
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Jodi Reese-Simmons
April 3, 2019
Kris was a wonderful companion for my Dad. She taught him so many lessons and she got him to travel with her to various locations throughout the world. My Dad would have never done that if he hadn't been with Kris. I remember her beautiful smile, her love for her dog Dixie and her telling funny stories. I am so glad she was a part of our family.
Scott Allen
April 3, 2019
It was my pleasure to work with Kris at both Valley Bank and Zions. She was a valued member of our department team and made great contributions to its success. I treasure her friendship and wish her family the best.
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