Kathleen Sylvia Evans Reese, age 94, slipped peacefully away on the 10th of February 2015 at the home of her daughter. She was born on September 15, 1920 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Charles Daniel and Sylvia Price Evans. She married Kenneth D Reese during World War II at the home of her parents on August 9, 1942 while he was on a ten day leave from active duty in the Field Artillery. They were sealed on August 28, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple when it reopened from the renovation. Ken died at LDS Hospital on October 31, 1972.
Kathleen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. While still in high school and on into her college years she worked at the Salt Lake Tribune as a resource reporter covering school activities and social events. At the University of Utah she was a member of Spurs and Mortar Board. She also was a founding member of Agaila Mu. Following her marriage, she became avidly involved in Scouting programs, earning her Silver Beaver (1972) and Wood Badge Beads (1984) and was appointed as Cub Scout Area Chairman of Area 2 (Utah, Idaho, and part of Wyoming) for three years. Genealogical research was her passion and spent over 70 years tracing her family lines back to England, Wales, and Germany. Completing her ancestors' temple work were at the top of her most satisfying activities. Among her choicest memories are the ten years she was president of the Canyon Rim Stake Primary, and serving on the Primary General Board. She greatly cherishes the friends she made during all her Primary years. Kathleen was a third-generation member of the Utah Chapter, Daughters of Pioneers since her maternal grandparents, Elias and Agnes Price had crossed the plains in the 1860's.
Her greatest strength and support came from her devoted family. She leaves a legacy of six children; Randall D. (Carol Wohlford), Sylvia D. (John Nieman), Roger A., Pamela J. (Ken Yama), Richard C. (Jolynn Hughes) and Rebecca K. (Robert Hall), 48 precious Grandchildren, 49 amazing Great Grandchildren and 5 fantastic Great- Great- Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and both brothers, Stanley Charles (Evelyn White, Delphia Horn, both deceased) and Webb Daniel Evans (Gerry Browning).
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at Canyon Rim Second Ward (3000 South Grace Street, Salt Lake City). Friends may call Sunday February 15 from 6:00 -8:00 at Canyon Rim 2nd Ward or Monday from 9:45 ‚ 10:30 prior to the services. The Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Primary Children's Medical Center or Boy Scouts of America Troop 595
