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Condolence From: Ken Ament
Condolence: Rex was one of the first people I met when I came to Utah in 1981 to build the Salt Palace Convention Center. He was working for Frank Child and Project Control, and was assigned as the chief estimator for the project. He made a gentile from the deep south feel right at home in Utah. We finished the Salt Palace on time, and way under budget, thanks in large part to Rex.

Over the years, we worked on many projects together. When my firm needed assistance estimating a large project, he was always there to help. When he was at the University and he had a big job to estimate, he would call us to help him. Together, we estimated literally hundreds of projects over a 25 year period. Some of them were very large and complicated. They were some of the largest public projects in Utah.
The Salt Palace, the Utah State Capitol, Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Marriott Library, the Salt Lake City Main Library, and dozens of projects at BYU, SUU, Dixie College and Utah State, just to name a few.

Rex was one of the best construction estimators I ever knew. He was one of the very few people in the industry that understood all aspects and systems in a project, and could quantify and price them accurately. His work was thorough, and always spot-on. I enjoyed working with him and we made a good team.

Rex-thanks for your help, the work you gave us, and most of all, thanks for being my friend.

Rest in Peace.

Ken Ament
Monday July 23, 2018
Condolence From: Nathan Coulter
Condolence: This obituary surely resonates with all that I remember of Rex as dedicated to his family, his friends and his life's work.
More than that I recall Rex in devotion to the Lord; His service in church spoke volumes of a real testimony to Heavenly Father.

Rex would go to great length to fulfill his priesthood calling, and help a brother in need.
He showed the way in humility while never grumbling about the huge burden of infirmity.

In all of this Rex was quick to a smile, and a gentle laugh at life's irony;
after all, there were always more fish awaiting.
Monday July 23, 2018
Condolence From: Paula Carl
Condolence: I was so sorry to read of Mr. Utley's passing. He gave me my first architectural remodel project at the University of Utah when I was just starting my business. He was such a kind man, and always fair. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by many.
Sunday July 22, 2018
Condolence From: Jim Rohbock
Condolence: I've got a lot of great memories of Rex, his wife and family. From the hunting and fishing trips down south around Monroe, to the shed we built together that is still in my back yard.

He was so proud of his children and their accomplishments. Linda was always so supportive of all the service that Rex rendered to friends and neighbors. I remember when Linda finally got the opportunity to get a new house in Wellsville after all the years of waiting.
Thursday July 19, 2018
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