Dee S. Madsen Obituary (1921 - 2005)

DEE S. MADSEN BRIGHAM CITY - Early in the morning on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, Dee S. Madsen (83) peacefully died at home in the company of his loving wife of 62 years. Dee was born September 6, 1921 in Ephraim, Utah to Christian Martin and Kirsten Vilate Jensen Madsen. Raised in Severe County, UT. He graduated from Dixie Junior College then moved to Southern California to work in aerodynamics. He met his wife Geraldine Baxter through mutual friends. They married in Santa Monica only months before he entered into military service in the army air corp.; with whom he served in the European Theater during World War II. The family was later sealed for eternity in the St. George Temple. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served several years as a ward clerk and was a counselor in three bishoprics. Dee enjoyed working with his hands and was a skilled craftsman. Most important to him was his family. He was an example to them, a proud grandfather adored by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Madsen, Brigham City, UT; daughters, JoDee (Herbert) Flindt, Salt Lake City, UT; Christine (David) Richardson, Layton, UT; Ann (Lonnie) Bissegger, Harrisville, UT; eight grandchildren, Troy, Christopher, Kyle, Shawn, Kisty, Laura, Aimee, Julie, 19 great-grandchildren, and brother, Edwin "Jay" Madsen, Salt Lake City, UT. Dee was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lydia Marie; and grandson, Michael Dee Flindt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City 17th Ward Chapel, 139 E. 300 N., Brigham City. Friends may call on Saturday from 11:30 to 12:40 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. ServiceBrigham City 17th Ward 139 East 300 North Brigham City, UT 84302 February 12, 2005 1:00 PM VisitationBrigham City 17th Ward 139 East 300 North Brigham City, UT 84302 February 12, 2005 11:30 PM - 12:45 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 February 12, 2005