Rea Bona Bleggi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rea Bona Bleggi passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Provo, Utah at the age of 88. Rea was born on January 2, 1927 to Thomas and Viola Bona in Spanish Fork, Utah. She married her sweetheart, Johnnie Bleggi on March 16, 1946. Known by all as “Mrs. Bleggi” due to 33 years as secretary of Mapleton Elementary School, Rea will be missed by many people. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Rea can remember every child that passed through the halls of the school. She was president and organizer of the Nebo School District Educational Secretaries and was chosen as educational secretary in 1984 for the state of Utah. She served as president of the Nebo School District Classified Employees for three years. She was honored as American Business Woman of the Year in 1984. In addition to her career and endless dedication to her family, Rea was extremely involved in civic affairs, serving on city council, acting as president of the Jaycee Wives, and a being a member of the firemen’s auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter Jan Marie Bleggi, five grandchildren: Mindy (Ryan) Christensen, Carly Ashby, Brady Hitchcock, Tawny Hitchcock, Sadey (Brett) Lee; seven great-grandchildren: Chloe Jon Ashby, Adyson and Piper Montgomery, Maximus Christensen, Lucy Ridd, Cassius Hitchcock, Jagger Lee; one brother: Blair Bona; and one sister: Leola Buffo. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and soul mate, Johnnie, her parents, four brothers: William, Keith, Jack, and Neil; and one sister: Marie. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Church on 1600 N. Main Street in Mapleton. Viewings will be held at the same location on both Sunday, March 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Rea Bona Bleggi

January 2, 1927 - March 5, 2015