Edith Thacker

Clinton Steven Rhea 1957 ~ 2007 Our beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Dec. 10, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Clint was born November 11, 1957 in Salt Lake City to Charles and Lajuana Rhea. Clint grew up in West Jordan and attended and graduated from Bingham High School where he met the love of his life, Penny Hailes. They were married on August 2. 1975. Clint received his Associates Degree in Production Management from Salt Lake Community College in 1995. He started his career at a young age and remained loyal to the same company, Bucyrus Blades, later ESCO. Clint inspired and empowered those he worked with for more than 30 years. Clints greatest joy is being surrounded by his family and friends. Clint cherishes his wife, Penny, and is so very proud of his children. He enjoys being outdoors and loves hunting and fishing, especially spending time at the family cabin in the Uintas. Clint also enjoys long rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Clint was a very warm, loving, spiritual, passionate, trusting and loyal man. He would give the shirt off of his back to anyone, expecting nothing in return. He always gave unconditionally, loved openly, and found gratitude in all of lifes experiences. Memories of Clint will be with us always. Clint will be deeply missed by so many. Clint is survived by his wife, Penny; daughters: Sandy and Steffanie Rhea; son, Jeffrey Rhea; grandson, Carson Rhea; his parents, Charles and Lajuana Rhea; sisters: Cheryl Parry; Connie Berger, and Cori Smith; brothers: Chuck and Chad Rhea. He will also be missed by a large extended family, co-workers, neighbors, and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, 1:00 pm at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville. A viewing will be held December 14, 2007, 6 8:00 pm and Saturday, 12-12:45 pm prior to the funeral services. Burial will be at Wasatch Lawn South Valley Memorial Park, 13001 South 3600 West, Riverton, Utah.