Clarence Wesley “Fuzz” Vallette

Clarence Wesley ‘Fuzz’ Vallette

St. George, Utah; Burley, Idaho – Joan Anthony, Virginia Affleck, Susan Rignell, and Vicky Howell announce the passing of their father, Clarence Wesley “Fuzz” Vallette on March 26, 2017, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 94.

Fuzz was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Rasmussen Vallette, who passed away on 2 January 1988. Fuzz is survived by his four daughters; his second wife, Maida Rasmussen Vallette, who kept constant vigil at his bedside until his passing having succumbed to illness brought on by a weakened heart; his brother, Lee Vallette; sister, Marjorie McLaws; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two step-children and their families.

Born 8 February 1923 to Claude and Wilma Vallette in Declo, Idaho. Fuzz, through hard work and perseverance, became a journeyman electrician as well as a craftsman carpenter. He plied his trade at Minidoka Dam in Idaho, Grand Coulee Dam in the state of Washington, and Hoover Dam in Nevada, retiring when he was 51 to Springdale, Idaho, where he personally built his own home.

Dad was very proud of his service in the United States Army during World War II. Leaving behind an expectant wife and an 18-month old baby daughter, he was in the European theater in Germany. He proudly served his country as one of “America’s Greatest Generation.”

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many and varied callings in the church. Dad and Maida were called to be full-time missionaries for the church and served in the Missouri area as Service Missionaries on two different occasions.

Funeral services will be held in St. George, Utah on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel located at 288 West St. George Blvd. A visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.

Funeral service will also be held in Burley, Idaho on Tuesday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home located at 1350 East 16th Street. Visitation will be held Monday, April 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to services, April 4th, from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Declo City Cemetery in Declo, Idaho, with military rites performed by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Yes, he truly served his family, his friends, and his nation. We will miss you, Dad. God speed.