Reed Willie

Reed Willie, 78, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch. He was born May 14, 1933 to Wayne S. and Lucy McCombs Willie.
Reed grew up in Mendon and graduated from South Cache High School. He served in the army and spent time in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Reed obtained a pilot’s license and owned and flew his own airplane for a number of years. He worked for U.S. West Telephone Company for thirty years.
Upon retirement, Reed moved to Southern Utah where he built a cabin at Duck Creek, in the mountains above Cedar City. He later moved to Panguitch where he raised and sold English Setters. For several years he participated in field trial competitions with his dogs. Reed loved his dogs and his cat. He also had horses and enjoyed riding them.
Reed is survived by his sister, Marjean (George L.) Pitkin of Smithfield; and his twin brother, Rand Willie of North Ogden; and his nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Anna Willie.
A special thanks is extended to Bill and Marion Frandsen, close friends of Reed’s in Panguitch, who were very caring and supportive during his illness.
Graveside services and interment will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:00 Noon in the Mendon Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina  and Manti.

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