Rex D. Guymon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rex D. Guymon of Draper, Utah passed away Wednesday December 17, 2014 following a long battle with kidney disease. He fought his last battle at home surrounded by those he loved. During his final weeks all 70 members of his family had an opportunity to say good-bye and to receive his counsel. Rex was born in Castle Dale, Utah February 18, 1934 to Louis W. and Emmaline Johnson Guymon. Rex graduated from Carbon College and The American Institute of Banking. Rex was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served honorably in the Swiss-Austrian Mission. He was sealed to Luana Lunnen in the Swiss Temple March 27, 1959. They were parents of 6 wonderful children. He pursued a career in banking for 20 years and then spent another 20 years working with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the LDS Philanthropies Department. He served as Bishop of the Draper 5th Ward and as a Temple worker at the Jordan River Temple for many years. After retirement Rex and Luana served two missions: One at the Mormon Battalion Mission, which included the San Diego Temple and the Marine Corp Recruit Depot in San Diego, and the second at The Visitor Activity Mission in Salt Lake City. He is survived by his wife, Luana, his children Gina (BJ) Brown, Merritt (Jodi) Guymon, Dana (Mike) Johannessen, Derrick (Michelle) Guymon, Matthew (Kristin) Guymon, Meisja (Andrew) Haight, 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, brother Bruce Guymon and sister Emma Lou (Sherald) Law. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandsons -- Rex M. Johannessen and Justice K. Guymon. Funeral services will be held Monday December 22, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Draper 11th Ward Chapel (12870 S. 1300 E.) Friends may call at the church Sunday evening December 21, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to funeral services. Burial will be in the Draper City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Serenity Funeral Home, Draper, Utah.

Rex D. Guymon

February 18, 1934 - December 17, 2014