Rex Edward Livezey, 77, of Sweet Home, Oregon lost his battle with prostate cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 14, 2016.

He was born June 22, 1938 in Enumclaw, WA; tthe son of John and Vera (Piper) Livezey. He came to Sweet Home with his family in February 1946.

Rex met and later married Sharon (Renoud) Lang. He worked with the forest service, then with Willamette Industries for 42 years before retiring in 2000.

He was a sports enthusiast and played many sports when he was younger. He loved to watch sports on TV, as well as attend all his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Rex enjoyed attending as many Sweet Home sporting events as he was able for many years. Rex also enjoyed reading, bowling, and working around his home. His greatest joy came from spending time with family and church friends.

Rex is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon; daughters Toni and husband Mark Maupin of The Dalles, Joan and husband Kreg Stueve of Philomath, and Adele Hanscam of Sweet Home; sons Todd Livezey and wife Cherri of Lebanon, Tim Livezey and wife Ginger of Tarpin Springs, FL, Earl “Jay” Lang and wife Haley of Port Angeles, WA; sister Lauradell and husband Rayden Johnson; brother Johnnie Livezey and wife Janice; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Casey Hanscam.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at Sweet Home Christian Church. Memorial contributions can be made to:

Sweet Home Alumni Association
for Casey Hanscams Fund in memory of Rex Livezey
PO Box 83
Sweet Home, OR 97386

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.