Rex Tibbetts Fuhriman
December 11, 1923 — December 27, 2010
Rex Tibbetts Fuhriman
Preston, Idaho - - - Rex T. Fuhriman
Preston - Rex Tibbetts Fuhriman, 87, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 from pneumonia at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. His family was grateful to be at his side at the time of his passing. Rex was born on December 11, 1923 in Providence, Utah to Norman Wesley and Elva Tibbetts Fuhriman. Rex attended South Cache High School, graduating in 1941. After attending Utah State for one year, Rex enlisted in the United States Air Force during World War II. During this time, Rex married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Nelson in Brady, Texas on September 30, 1944. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on May 31, 1945. Shortly after graduation from the Air Force Academy, the war ended. He returned to Utah State where he graduated with a degree in Business. While getting his degree he also worked on the family dry farm in Pocatello Valley.
At the young age of 24, Rex's father passed away leaving him to run Fuhriman Implement Company, the family business. Rex and Elaine later moved to Bakersfield, California where he opened his own real estate business. After several years they returned to Cache Valley where he opened Fuhriman Reality.
Rex was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he especially enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts. Rex was an avid golfer and was a member of the Logan Golf and Country Club for many years and enjoyed serving on the Board of Directors for a short time. He also served on the Utah Seniors Golf Board. He was a long time member of the Logan Rotary Club and was also honored to serve on the Judiciary Council of the State of Utah. During these years, Rex mad many lasting friendships which he always treasured.
His pride and joy was his family. He is survived by his wife Elaine, of Preston; two sons, and two daughters, Craig (Kathleen) Fuhriman, of Salt Lake City, UT; Kathy (Don) Williams, of Denver, CO; Robert Fuhriman, of Orem, UT; and Shaunna Fuhriman, of Preston; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and two sisters Marie (Blaine - deceased) Olsen, and Ranae (Pete) Burningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wesley, and sister Geraldine (Bob - deceased) Perkes.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 8th Ward LDS chapel, 213 South 200 East, in Preston with Bishop Randy Wakley conducting. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home's new location 1005 South 800 East in Preston and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held in the Providence Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
Preston - Rex Tibbetts Fuhriman, 87, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 from pneumonia at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. His family was grateful to be at his side at the time of his passing. Rex was born on December 11, 1923 in Providence, Utah to Norman Wesley and Elva Tibbetts Fuhriman. Rex attended South Cache High School, graduating in 1941. After attending Utah State for one year, Rex enlisted in the United States Air Force during World War II. During this time, Rex married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Nelson in Brady, Texas on September 30, 1944. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on May 31, 1945. Shortly after graduation from the Air Force Academy, the war ended. He returned to Utah State where he graduated with a degree in Business. While getting his degree he also worked on the family dry farm in Pocatello Valley.
At the young age of 24, Rex's father passed away leaving him to run Fuhriman Implement Company, the family business. Rex and Elaine later moved to Bakersfield, California where he opened his own real estate business. After several years they returned to Cache Valley where he opened Fuhriman Reality.
Rex was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he especially enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts. Rex was an avid golfer and was a member of the Logan Golf and Country Club for many years and enjoyed serving on the Board of Directors for a short time. He also served on the Utah Seniors Golf Board. He was a long time member of the Logan Rotary Club and was also honored to serve on the Judiciary Council of the State of Utah. During these years, Rex mad many lasting friendships which he always treasured.
His pride and joy was his family. He is survived by his wife Elaine, of Preston; two sons, and two daughters, Craig (Kathleen) Fuhriman, of Salt Lake City, UT; Kathy (Don) Williams, of Denver, CO; Robert Fuhriman, of Orem, UT; and Shaunna Fuhriman, of Preston; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and two sisters Marie (Blaine - deceased) Olsen, and Ranae (Pete) Burningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wesley, and sister Geraldine (Bob - deceased) Perkes.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 8th Ward LDS chapel, 213 South 200 East, in Preston with Bishop Randy Wakley conducting. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home's new location 1005 South 800 East in Preston and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held in the Providence Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
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