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Sandra N. Rees

Sandra Rees Obituary

Sandra N. Rees 12/24/48 ~ 8/30/03 BICKNELL, UTAH - Our kind and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Sandra Lynn Nelson Rees, was tragically taken from us on Saturday, August 30, 2003 as a result of an ATV accident in Pole Canyon, near her mountain home in Sheep Valley, Utah. She was born December 24, 1948 in Salina, Utah, a daughter of Calvin Lars and Anita Brian Nelson. She grew up in Fremont and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1967. Sandra married Gaylen Kenneth Rees from Bicknell, March 28, 1969 for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in accounting from Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, Utah. Sandra enjoyed being involved in local and state politics. She served 15 years as Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and filled a term as Utah Association of Counties Vice President. She was dedicated to whatever work she was involved with. Sandra was a faithful member of the LDS Church, serving in many callings including Primary, Relief Society, Sunday School and most recent, MIA Maid Advisor in the Young Women in the Thurber Ward. Sandra was a vital part of the family businesses of Harward and Rees and Royal's Foodtown Market in Loa. She enjoyed reading, traveling, early mornings, belonging to the Bicknell Literary Club, cooking and spending time with good friends. Her greatest love was taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her husband of Bicknell; children: Ryan and Sarah Rees; Val and Jana Rees, all of Loa; Brig and Patricia Rees, Payson; Rachelle and Jeff Williams, Teasdale; Amanda and Monte Turner, Washington; 11 grandchildren; father, Calvin Lars and Rhea J. Nelson, Loa; brother and sisters: Leon and Becky Nelson, Highland; Diane and Raymond Potter, Torrey; Natalie and Bill Overton, Gallup, New Mexico; Stacie and Deven Gass, Circleville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anita Brian Nelson on February 9, 2000. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel in Bicknell. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Bicknell, Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. Online guest book at www.springerturner.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Rees

16 Entries

Tyler Brian

September 5, 2003

To the Rees Family,

I was so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. Sandra was a wonderful person and a role model to many in Wayne County. She served the residents of Wayne County for many years both in her profession and in callings within the church. She will be greatly missed.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord's blessings be upon you in the coming days and weeks.

Tyler Brian

Jessie Barton

September 4, 2003

So sorry to hear of the tragic loss

to the family. Sandra was a girlhood friend of mine and I feel much sadness at the news of her death. My sympathy to each of her family members--father, sisters, brother, husband, sons, and daughters as well as the grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.

Denelle Pemberton

September 4, 2003

We want you to know that we are thinking of you at this time. I enjoyed the time working for you at Royal's and appreciate the experience given to me. I understand the heartache this is, I (Denelle) lost my father in our home this past May but have been comforted by our knowledge of his mission and ours here on earth and after this life.

May the Lords comfort be with you and your family.

Stephen and Denelle Pemberton

Rhenon & Steve Sannar

September 4, 2003

Dear Gaylen & Family - we were so sorry to hear of the tragic accident that happened last week. Please know of our love and sincere sympathy but also know of our Heavenly Father's love that will help you get through this difficult time. I received this on my email this morning and I thought it was very appropriate for the occasion.

Elder Lance B. Wickman on Grief and Love

"Please know that grief is the natural by-product of love. One cannot

selflessly love another person and not grieve at his suffering or eventual

death. The only way to avoid the grief would be to not experience the

love; and it is love that gives life its richness and meaning. Hence, what

a grieving parent can expect to receive from the Lord . . . may not

necessarily be an elimination of grief so much as a sweet reassurance

that, whatever his or her circumstances, one's child is in the tender care

of a loving Heavenly Father. . . .

"The overarching question asked by the bereaved and the burdened is

simply this: Why? . . . These are natural questions, understandable

questions. But they are also questions that usually go begging in

mortality. The Lord has said simply, 'My ways [are] higher than your

ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts' (Isaiah 55:9). As the

Son's will was 'swallowed up in the will of the Father' (Mosiah 15:7)

so must ours be. . . .

"Reduced to their essence, humility and submissiveness are an

expression of complete willingness to let the 'why' questions go

unanswered for now, or perhaps even to ask, 'Why not?' It is in

enduring well to the end (see 2 Nephi 31:15-16; Alma 32:15; D&C

121:8) that we achieve this life's purposes."

(Lance B. Wickman, "But If Not," Ensign, Nov. 2002, 30)

Love to you all,

Rhenon & Steve Sannar & Uncle Thaine Taylor

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Joe Thompson

September 3, 2003

Dear Gaylen and family, Just wishing you comfort during this extremely hard time.

Sincerely- Joe and Trish

Don and Marsha L. Chappell

September 2, 2003

Galen and Family:

So sorry to hear of Sandra's accident and death. We never know when our time here on earth may be up. Know that Heavenly Father needed her special spirit for another mission and that He loves all of you. Our sincere condolences and love to all.

Arla Mae Brown Jensen

September 2, 2003

The Rees Family,

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Wife, Mother & Grandmother. She was a wonderful person.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

We love you Val & Jana. We are thinking of you.

Love,

Arla Mae Brown Jensen &

Duane Jensen

Race & Andrea Ellett

September 2, 2003

To all of Sandra's Family we are very sorry for your loss Sandra was a great lady she will be truely missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Race and Andrea

Gary & Celeste Hampton

September 2, 2003

To the Rees Family,

It was a shock to hear about your great loss. Sandra touched the lives of so many people. It will be sad not to see her in the store and around the County. Let friends and family give you comfort, May God give you peace.

David Yardley

September 2, 2003

Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you. We always thought so much of Sandra and enjoyed our association through the Clerk/Auditors and UAC.

Luana Lewis

September 1, 2003

To the family of Leon and Becky Nelson:

I would like to express my sorrow upon the passing of your sister. It has been many years since I've made contact with you guys. I send my condolences to all the family. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this grievous time.

Love ya,

Luana Lewis

Verna Coombs

September 1, 2003

To the Rees family,

Sorry to hear about the death of Sandra.My prayers are with the family,

We spent a great deal of time in Bicknell during the summer months,

and we loved the people and community,

Gaylen was a good Sunday School teacher and looked forward to his classes.

Our love and prayers go out to your family.

Verna Coombs (Leslie is deceased)

Kay & Candy Blackburn

September 1, 2003

Our prayers and thoughts are with you....

Nikki & Blake Turner

September 1, 2003

To The Rees Family;

We are so sorry for your loss, Sandra was a wonderful person, mother, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Monte and Amanda know we are here for you and that we love you both very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tricia Wood

September 1, 2003

I was sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Robyn Kofford

September 1, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of your loss,

I have only heard wonderful things about Sandra from her family. My thoughts and prayers are with Trish and Brigg, as well as all of the family members. God be with you all.

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