Wayne Larry Weese

Wayne Larry Weese of St. George, Utah, was a loving husband, a father of three sons, a grandfather of seven, and a great-grandfather of thirteen. He died on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Larry was born February 19, 1934, in Ogden, Utah to Harry Moroni Weese and Ona Blanche Allred. They were later divorced. He was raised on a farm in Elwood, Utah by his mother and stepfather, Willie P. Hansen. He attended Elwood Elementary School and Bear River High School in Garland Utah before the family moved to Ogden. He graduated from Ogden High school in 1952 and worked for a time at nearby Hill Air Force Base. After serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Virginia, he married Wilma June Read in the Salt Lake Temple on May 6, 1958. He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoyed doing temple work. Larry and Wilma resided in California, where he graduated from Fresno State College with a degree in accounting. After graduation he was employed as an auditor for the US Government for two yrs in San Francisco, and then moved to Modesto, California where he was employed by the IRS. Later he transferred to the IRS in Ogden, Utah where he retired in January 1992. He was blessed with three sons: Brian (Lynnette), David (Alisa), and Paul (Leonor). His parents and stepfather preceded him in death. Larry loved to read and travel. He also loved camping, boating and fishing with his sons. He was called to serve in the leadership of two Elder Quorums and High Priest groups, and many other church callings. However, his favorite callings were clerk duties: Ward clerk, membership clerk and finance clerk for a combined period of about 36 yrs. The family would like to thank the care team of Dixie Home Health especially Cindy, who have tenderly loved and cared for Larry, also Brandy and the staff at Ridgeview Assisted Living who have lovingly cared for Larry. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Many thanks to Serenity Funeral Home and The Cremation Center of Southern Utah for their services. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George, Utah.

Wayne Larry Weese

February 19, 1934 - January 30, 2026