Imogene C Rettos

Imogene C. Rettos passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2023, due to complications from pneumonia. Imogene was born and raised in Memphis, TN, by her parents Lucy and Chester Chapel. She graduated from Memphis State University in 3 years with a degree in languages. Imogene had a sense of adventure that she lived by her entire life, which led her to visit Cuba during college and a trip to San Francisco via Route 66 after graduation and many road trips to New Orleans to enjoy her love of jazz. She moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she met her husband, Nick, at their place of employment, Rockwell International. They married and had 3 children, Nicholas, Diane, and Jeanne. In addition to having a family, she worked as a model, and eventually started a career as a Research Specialist in the Department of Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University. Imogene worked on projects including cancer and heart research, and the development of an emergency medical system in Southern Ohio. She and Nick also had season tickets to the Ohio State Buckeyes football games and continued their passion for the team even after retiring. Imogene was an accomplished cook, gardener, and avid reader, and she loved to entertain their friends. She also had a lifelong love for music and the arts. Imo and Nick had season tickets to the Columbus Symphony, where she volunteered for their fundraising committee. Imogene shared her love of the arts with her family, traveling with them to New York to visit her college friends and attend Broadway shows. She loved to travel, which led her to explore Greece, Portugal, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, as well as many holidays spent in Marco Island, Florida with family. After retiring she and Nick relocated to St. George, UT, in 1999 where they began their second act. She enjoyed the beautiful red rock desert environment and sharing their new home with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Nick Rettos, and children Nicholas (Ann), Diane (John), Jeanne (Thomas), and grandchildren Maria (Nik), Manny (Beth), Michael, Kristina, Adam (Stephanie), and great grandchildren Silas, Luke, Abraham, Aiden, Elias, Lola, Hari, Alex and Finley. May the spirit of her passionate life live on through the memory of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 2, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the New Promise Lutheran Church, 244 S. Valley View Drive, Saint George, UT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Promise Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Imogene C Rettos

September 12, 1929 - October 10, 2023