Lorna C. Rees
1928 ~ 2008
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Lorna Caldwell Rees, passed away May 7, 2008.
She was born June 12, 1928 in Lapoint, Utah to Ashel Elmer and Gala Rudy Caldwell and raised by Ashel and Iva Bullock Caldwell. She married her lifetime companion,
Ernest Breeze Rees July 28, 1949 in Salt Lake City; he died August 19, 2007.
Lorna had a love for music all her life. From the time she was in elementary in Lapoint through high school at South High, she sang in many events and choirs. After high school she continued singing in the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir for many years. She retired from Hercules Inc. at age 65. When she wasn't with her companion, Ernie, or singing in the choir you could find her singing with her sisters, Erma and Ina. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She loved the
Savior and made him a part of her daily life.
She is survived by her sons,
Michael Dean (Eva) and Ernest Shawn Rees; sisters, Erma C. Salmon and Ina Caldwell; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Elmer Ray and Philip Ralph; and sister, Ilene McKee.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sat., May 10, 2008 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 4290 W. 5415 S., where friends and family may call Saturday one hour prior to services. Private interment. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Trinity United Methodist Church.