LESLIE ANN PEHRSON REESE. - Sept. 4, 1952 - July 1, 2018

Leslie Ann Pehrson Reese crossed through the veil on Sunday, July 1, 2018 to start her new mission for her Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was surrounded by her loving family who rejoices in the knowledge that they are an eternal family and will be together again.  She was and is a beloved wife, mother, granmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Leslie was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Salt Lake City and spent her early years in Rose Park.  Her family moved to North Salt Lake while she was in junior high and she graduated from Viewmont High in 1970.

While attending the young adults, she met her future husband, Randy Scott Reese.  They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on March 20, 1974 by Elder Thomas S. Monson.  They became proud parents of Chad, Shawn, Brett, Jennifer, and Bart Reese.  Leslie was the loving grandmother of twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Her family meant all to her, and she rejoiced in being with them.

She was an active member of the LDS faith and served faithfully in many callings.  

Leslie was an amazing example of simple innocence with no guile.  She portrayed unconditional love and endurance to the end.  Her favorite quote was "Don't treat people the way they treat you.  Treat people the way God treats you."  

Leslie had many hobbies, but her favorite was cooking.  She as an accomplished quilter and enjoyed needlepoint.  She graduated from BYU with her Bachelor's Degree in 2012.

Leslie's funeral was held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the LDS Canyon View Stake Center.  Interment was in the Centerville City Cemetery.