Rex was the youngest of ten children. He grew up in Idaho Falls, graduated from Idaho Falls High School, and enlisted in the Army in 1949. He served in Korea for 18 months where he sited in mortars to their targets. His honorable discharge included a Korean Service Medal with five bronze stars. Rex and Louise were married in Salt Lake City Temple on June 18, 1952; after living in California and Salt Lake City for a short time, they lived the rest of their lives in Idaho Falls. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors beside Louise included: daughters Joyce (Art) Knowles, Nancy (Jerry) Jussel, and Chris (Mark) Bray; 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; and sister Betty Vaughn. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Young Men’s, Sunday School, and several times as Ward Clerk. Rex enjoyed riding his bike, golf, fishing, planning vacations and travel. Graveside services held Saturday, August 1st, with Military Rites performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Rex was the youngest of ten children. He grew up in Idaho Falls, graduated from Idaho Falls High School, and enlisted in the Army in 1949. He served in Korea for 18 months where he sited in mortars to their targets. His honorable discharge included a Korean Service Medal with five bronze stars. Rex and Louise were married in Salt Lake City Temple on June 18, 1952; after living in California and Salt Lake City for a short time, they lived the rest of their lives in Idaho Falls. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors beside Louise included: daughters Joyce (Art) Knowles, Nancy (Jerry) Jussel, and Chris (Mark) Bray; 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; and sister Betty Vaughn. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Young Men’s, Sunday School, and several times as Ward Clerk. Rex enjoyed riding his bike, golf, fishing, planning vacations and travel. Graveside services held Saturday, August 1st, with Military Rites performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
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