Reinhart Theodore Kowallis Obituary (1910 - 2004)

Reinhart Kowallis PLEASANT VIEW, Utah -- Reinhart Theodore Kowallis passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 of causes incident to age, attended by his children who love him. He was in his 94th year. Our dear father was born on May 27, 1910 in River Heights, Cache County, Utah. He was one of seven children born to Karl August Kowallis and Justine Brenner. He had six siblings from Karl's second marriage to Johanna Roemer, following Justine's death. Reinhart served an LDS mission to Germany from 1932-34 and returned to complete a forestry degree in 1940 at the Agricultural College in Logan (now Utah State University). He met Norma Jensen, a native of Pleasant View, Utah, who was also attending the Agricultural College. They were married on February 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. Having completed officers training with the National Guard in Logan, Reinhart entered the regular Army as a Corporal in June 1942. He and Norma were stationed at bases from the west to the east coasts over the next two years for special training. He saw active service in Guam and Okinawa as the Captain of a photographic and mapping squadron and returned home in 1946. Reinhart and Norma built a home on property purchased in Pleasant View. Here they raised five children. Reinhart served as a deputy sheriff in Weber County for several years. In 1950 he earned a B.S. in education and during the next 30 years he found employment as a science teacher in Weber County schools, as a representative of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation during the construction of Pine View and Lost Creek Dams, and as a field agent for the U. S. Geological Survey. Reinhart retired in 1975, a year after the death of his wife Norma. On May 28, 1976 he married Barbara W. Cole in the Ogden Temple. He enjoyed many years of association with Barbara and her wonderful family. Barbara preceded him in death on January 21, 2004. Reinhart was a faithful member of the LDS Church and influenced many young people through his involvement in scouting. He was a thoughtful and stimulating Sunday School teacher. He and his wife Barbara spent many years doing name extraction for temple purposes. Dad had an active curiosity and interest in life that allowed him to develop many talents, including: photography, wood working, first aid, hunting, fishing, and camping. In addition he loved to work on his one-acre farm where he cultivated a variety of fruits and vegetables which he shared with family and friends. He was a lifetime student and read books on many subjects. He loved to take less traveled roads and explore in the Utah wilderness. He shared with us his confidence, fortitude, appreciation of the natural world, love of education, and many tall tales. He gave to friends and family the gift of laughter and we will miss him. Surviving are his children: Cheryl (Lynn) Humphreys, North Ogden, Utah; Kent (Sheri) Kowallis, American Fork, Utah; Jill Mower, Salt Lake City, Utah; Bart (Julee) Kowallis, Provo, Utah; Kim (Ellen) Kowallis, Midway, Utah; and step-children: Marlene (Dennis) Nielsen, Marsing, Idaho; Barbara Jean (Gary) Peterson, Twin Falls, Idaho; Connie (Darrell) Ogden, Layton, Utah; Jay Owen (Eve) Cole, Rigby, Idaho; and Norma (Dick) Parrott, Twin Falls, Idaho; 43 grandchildren, and 68 great-grandchildren, and two expected. Also surviving are three sisters, Adeline Jensen, Mildred Goddard, Gertrude Olsen, and one brother, Richard Kowallis; also many extended family members and special friends, including Glaydon and Anita Ferrin. Special thanks to the IHC hospice workers for their professional and loving care of Reinhart, and to all others who provided care during the last months of his life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Barbara Cole Kowallis Family Missionary Fund at any Zions Bank to be used for future generations of missionaries. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 April 9, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePleasant View 4th Ward Chapel 896 W. Pleasant View Dr. Pleasant View, UT 84414 April 10, 2004 11:00 AM CemeteryBen Lomond Cemetery 526 East 2850 No North Ogden, UT 84414 April 10, 2004