Reed Bullen our dear father passed away at age 98 Oct. 9, 2005 at Terrace Grove. Reed was born in Logan, Utah November 17, 1906, the fourth child of Mary Hendricks and Herschel Bullen Jr.

Reed married Kathryn Bowen on March 31, 1939. Their children include Mary Ann (Grayson S.) Wright Salt Lake City, Utah, Brooks (Dr.F.Zane) Jessen Ogden, Utah, Dr. Reed & Terri (Duran) Bullen, Logan, Utah, Jonathan William & Julie (Harris) Bullen, Rancho Sante Fe, California, Kathryn Louise (Mark B.) McEvoy Dammeron Valley, Utah. Reed had 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Herschel Keith, Lavona, Helen and Thurlow (Tad) Hendricks Bullen.

One surviving sister-in-law, Marjorie Q. Bowen lives in Logan, Utah.

Reed was an eternal optimist and had a very positive outlook throughout his diverse and industrious life. In addition to his many achievements he loved to fly fish, dance, garden, support Aggie athletics and play golf.

He had a long and productive career in business, civic and church work. Reed along with his father brought radio broadcasting (KVNU 1938) to Cache Valley. He later brought cable television (North Utah Community TV) to Cache Valley in 1971. Reed as “Man on the Street” was recognized and well known for interviews and editorials about many issues concerning Cache Valley. Reed had 58 years of continuous service in broadcasting (KVNU & KVFM) and was inducted into the Utah Broadcasters Hall of Fame, (1985).

Reed served six terms as a senator in the Utah State Senate, (1955-76). He distinguished himself as whip, majority leader and president (1963) and served three terms as chairman of the Legislative Higher Education Committee. He was a member of the Logan Rotary Club (1943-2006) and a lifetime member of the USAC Alumni Association. He was a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, a charter member of Gamma Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi at USU (1925), a charter member of Round Valley Development Association, (1938), and an Honorary Colonels of the Utah National Guard, (1965).

A lifelong loyal Aggie, Reed graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in 1929 with a degree in business, received the Distinguished Service Award (1977) and was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Business in 1999. He also did postgraduate work at the University of Utah and Stanford University Law School and later served on the USU Board of Trustees.

Reed served as bishop of the Logan Eleventh Ward (1951-1958), Stake President of the USU first stake (1959-1972), Stake Patriarch (1972-1978), and Logan Temple President (1978-84).

Reed fell in love with his beloved wife Kathryn in 1937 and continues loving her and his family each and every day. While he traveled the world there was no place he would rather be than in his much loved Cache Valley. Reed’s strong belief in the Gospel guided his life of faith and service to his Church, family and community. We will miss him and celebrate his example of a wonderful life lived very well indeed.

A viewing will be held Friday Oct. 14th from 6-8PM at Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 East Center Street in Logan and on Saturday Oct. 15th at 10AM at the church. Funeral services will begin at 11AM on Saturday Oct. 15th at the Lundstrom Park 3rd Ward chapel at 1260 North 1600 East in Logan, Utah.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Reed Bullen Scholarship, College of Business at Utah State University. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences and memories of Reed may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.