G-ma Ila's Obituary

Ila Jean Reidhead (September 9, 1938 - October 4, 2009)
St. George, UT - Ila Jean Earl Reidhead, 72, passed away peacefully in the night, October 4, 2009. She was born July 9, 1938, in Cedar City, Utah to James Niles and Minerva Earl. She grew up in Virgin, Utah. She married Wesley Wayne Calico, December 22, 1956. They had two sons, Dennis Everett and Darrell Wayne. They were later divorced. She married Roy Richard Reidhead February 10, 1967. Ila became a mother to Roy’s children, Richard, Vanita and Marylynn. Her and Roy were sealed in the St. George temple February 14, 1970. In 1979, they were blessed with a son, Ryan Earl. Ila worked hard. In 1964 she went to work at Kellwood Company. For 21 years she worked sewing sleeping bags and tents. In 1985 she began working for the school lunch program and worked for 20 years retiring in 2005. She was a member of the LDS church and worked in the library for many years. She loved singing in the ward choir. She was a devoted visiting teacher. She was a temple worker and faithfully attended the temple weekly as long as she was able. Ila is survived by her husband, Roy; children: Richard (Terri) Reidhead, Vanita (Ernie) Pack, Marylynn (Dennis) Thompson, Darrell Calico, Ryan (Nicki) Reidhead, daughter-in-law Julie Calico (Blair) Hiatt; sisters: Velva Rice, Pauline (Boyd) Glover, Buelah Semmens; brother, June (Norma) Earl; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Neldon Earl; sisters, Delmina Chenovic and Anita Corry; son, Dennis Calico; and grandson, Trent Calico. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Main Street Chapel, 82 N. Main St., Washington, Utah. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the chapel, prior to services. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.