Reed Hartvigsen

Reed Ward Hartvigsen, age 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life on Saturday, August 21, 2010 surrounded by his family. Reed was born June 22, 1918 in Downey, Idaho to Joakim Ferdinand Hartvigsen and Ellen Eilersten Hartvigsen, both Norwegian immigrants. He loved being a first generation American and was always proud of his heritage. He was raised in Downey, Idaho where he and his siblings worked with their parents to establish a family homestead and later moved to Logan, Utah where he excelled in his educational pursuits. The farmland in Downey, however, was always special to Reed. He was a farm boy at heart. He met Doris Harwood at Utah State University, and they were married on June 18, 1943 in the Logan LDS Temple. Reed graduated from Northwestern School of Dentistry in 1946 as a member of the U.S. Army. He then served his country proudly as a dentist in the United States Army during the Korean War at Camp Irwin, near Barstow, California. He later practiced dentistry in the Bountiful area for 40 years. He was well-known and will be remembered for his professionalism, honesty and loving care he gave to his patients. Reed was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as counselor in the bishopric, stake high councilman, Sunday school teacher, and faithful home teacher. He loved studying the scriptures. He and Doris served a mission to Bermuda in 1987-88. Their missionary service was a highlight of his life and fulfilled his lifelong desire to serve a mission. Reed was a lifelong learner and avid reader. He found his greatest joy in watching his family grow and progress. He was a perfect gentleman in every sense of the phrase and a wonderful example of love and leadership. He received the Freedom Foundation Award for his many years of service as organizer of the &qoute;This is My Country&qoute; production. He is survived by his three daughters and one son: Jeanne Richard Openshaw of Rexburg, Idaho; Ellen Brian Gold, of West Haven, Utah; Alice Duane Zauner of Grass Valley, California; and Philip W. Ann Hartvigsen of North Ogden, Utah; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Christensen of Orem, Utah; and twin sister, Ruby Wilson of Highland, Utah. Reed is preceded in death by his wife, Doris, their infant son, Reed Ward Hartvigsen, Jr., his parents, and six siblings. Special thanks is extended to daughter, Ellen Gold, for her many years of care and love. An added thanks to South Davis Metro Fire and Lakeview and University of Utah Hospitals for their kindness and care. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Bountiful 31st Ward, 585 East Center Street. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. We love you, Dad, until we meet again.