Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Rex Ernest McClellan

Rex Ernest McClellan, age 74, passed away due to complications from pneumonia on January 11, 2018, at St. Mark's Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 4, 1943, to Ernest and Twyla McClellan in Payson, Utah.  Rex graduated from Payson High School in 1961 and then attended Snow College.  He married Beverly Bray on September 10, 1966, and together they raised six daughters on Utah Avenue.

Rex was an Ironworker for 35 years with Utah Local #27 and California Local #433.  He was known as “Birdseed” or “Seed” on the job because of all the sunflower seeds he would eat while working.

One of our fond memories is Rex making his vinegar taffy.  It turned out perfect every time and was always delicious.

His favorite pastime was going on long walks with his precious chihuahua Penny, visiting with everyone they met along the way.  Rex was usually wearing a tank top to show off his tattoos that were done by his daughter Lacey.  He always had a smile on his face and was quick with a joke or witty remark to all he encountered.

Rex was a generous man, helping out multiple family members and friends over the years.

He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Rex is survived by his wife Beverly, children: Geri Leonard, Cheri (Don) Chadwick, Wendy (Thad) Loader, Mindy O’Kelley, Tami McClellan, Lacey (David) McClellan, and his dog Penny; ten grandchildren: Gina, Whitney, Tierney, Ashlee, Linsey, Ryann, Stockton, Trevor, Connor, and Christian; seven great-grandchildren: Maelee, Janessa, Emalee, Blakli, Max, Sawyer, and Amelia; siblings: Jeneal (Alton) Reed, Ernadene Roberts, and Carl (Jill) McClellan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a baby sister, brother-in-law Sam Roberts, and a grandson, Cameron O’Kelley.

A special thanks to his neighbor and best friend Ronnie Tanner and his family for loving and looking out for our dad.

At Rex’s request there will be no funeral services.  A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.