Renee DeMill Bouvang

Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Renee (DeMill) Bouvang passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27^th, 2022.

Renee was born on December 9, 1930, in Salina, Utah, to Edwin Verl and Elvera (Lund) DeMill.  She grew up in Gunnison, Utah, and graduated from Gunnison High School. She continued her studies at Snow College, The University of Utah, and Steven’s Heneger School of Business.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Vernon A. Bouvang in the Manti Temple on April 21, 1950.

Renee was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served faithfully in various ward and Stake callings, including ward organist for many years.  Her greatest calling was as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, which she had much pride in.

Music was an important part of her life.  She played for the first time in a church meeting when only 8 years old. She was a phenomenal pianist and organist, playing the piano in various capacities for celebrations, parties, retirements, and funerals.  Her most sacred experience was in playing the organ at the Bountiful Temple. She continued in her calling by being an ordinance worker with Vernon prior to his death.

Renee and Vernon traveled extensively to places such as Canada, Fiji, Australia, Alaska, and various National Parks. Although, her absolute favorite was Bear Lake, and spending the winters in St. George. With their boys, they spent their time traveling with their trailer, bringing along motorcycles and fishing gear. She loved being a mom to her boys and was so very proud of them as they grew into amazing men and fathers.

Some of her favorite things included crocheting, sewing, and the Utah Jazz.  She was always helping repair, hem, alter or stitch a button on for family members. She even tried her hand at cross-stitching. She was always thinking of others instead of herself, and always lending a helping hand to those in need.  She loved to eat cherry tomatoes straight from the vine and hide chocolate in various spots around the house. She took pride in her garden, but nothing brought her more satisfaction than caring for her roses in the front yard.  Well except when the deer would prune them for her!!

She was employed by the Federal Government for 31 years. She worked her way up the career ladder until she retired in 1991 as a Personnel Management Specialist for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) at the Salt Lake City ARTCC.

Renee is preceded in death by her husband Vernon, her mother Elvera, her infant brother, and her sweet dog Bridget.  She is survived by her sons Blake and Brent (Shelly), five grandchildren Katelyn (Travis) Anderson, Ashton (Jenna) Bouvang, Victoria, Dillon, and Sydney Bouvang.  She also has four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5^th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Orchard Drive LDS Church, 115 E. Wicker Lane, Bountiful with a viewing held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the services.

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary & Crematory Facebook page and this obituary page.

Internment to be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful.

The family expresses their gratitude for the compassionate care given to Renee by medical professionals from Aspen Ridge Rehabilitation, Creekside Senior Living, Intermountain Medical Center, and Inspiration Hospice.