Rex Schwendiman

Biography

Rex E Schwendiman, 96, passed away at his residence in Bountiful, UT, October 31, 2012, with his wife and son at his side.
Rex was born October 15, 1916, in Sugar City, ID, to Ethel Williams and Fred Schwendiman. He spent his early years in Sugar City and Rexburg. When he was 16 his family moved to Idaho Falls. He served as senior class president before graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1935. While in high school he met his future wife, Mary Helene Morley. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 14, 1939, and enjoyed 73 wonderful years together.
Rex worked in the automobile service industry prior to World War II. He was always interested in electronics and began an electronic repair service in the evenings in his home. During the war he put his knowledge to good use helping to design and install radar equipment in B29 bombers at Hill Air Force Base. After the war the family returned to Idaho Falls where he began a wholesale electronics parts/repair business named “Schwendiman’s”. In 1970 the business moved to Salt Lake City, UT, and was re-named “Intermountain Video Systems”. He was instrumental in helping the LDS Church utilize video tape to supplement and enhance teaching in all of it’s organizations, especially the CES programs.
Rex was active in civic and church organizations throughout his life. He served as chairman of the Idaho Falls School Board and was a member of Kiwanis. His church callings included bishop, high counselor, YM president, Primary teacher, temple worker, and faithful, dedicated home teacher.
Rex was pre-deceased by his parents; brothers Fred, Rulon, Lynn; sister, Viola. He is survived by his wife Mary; son Richard (Lou Anne); granddaughters Julie (John) McCleary, Amy (Robert) Winder, Mary (Scott) Thompson; great-grandchildren Elder Stewart Winder (Guatemala North Mission), Kent Thompson, James Winder, Anna Thompson, Taylor Winder, Clara Thompson, Erica McCleary, Bennett Thompson; brother-in-law Bill (Carolyn) Morley; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express gratitude to South Davis Hospice (Robbie and Josh), and all the personnel at Barton Creek for their tender care.
Services will be held Monday, November 5th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful Hills Ward, 1190 East Bountiful Hills Blvd. There will a viewing Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Lakeview Memorial Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

Funeral Service

Monday November 5, 2012, 11:00 at Bountiful Hills Ward Chapel
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Services will be held Monday, November 5th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful Hills Ward, 1190 East Bountiful Hills Blvd. There will a viewing Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Lakeview Memorial Cemetery.