Marx Weech

MARX E. WEECH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Marx Elson Weech, 83, of Idaho Falls, died September 30, 2003, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born August 2, 1920, at Moab, Utah, to John Weech and Maryette Somerville Weech. He grew up and attended schools in Moab, then graduated from Grand County High School. He graduated from the University of Utah and obtained his masters' degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the European Theatre. He married Leda Seamons in May, 1964, in Idaho Falls. His work had them move several times from Idaho Falls to Downey, California, to Springfield, New York, and finally to San Jose, California. He worked as a Chemical Engineer for Phillips Petroleum and the ichigan Research Institute, then for General Electric, from which he retired after 31 years service. Marx and Leda retired back to Idaho Falls 17 years ago so he could pursue his love of fishing and hunting. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a home teacher, Elders Quorum Secretary, in the Stake Sunday School Stake Presidency, and as High Priest Secretary. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, and fishing. When not busy with fishing, he was busy with various technical inventions. Marx held several patents and had written numerous technical articles. Surviving are: Wife: Leda Weech, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Anne Weech, Marysville, WA Son: Paul [René] Weech, Gulfport, MS Son: Bruce Weech, Mt. Vernon, WA Daughter: Mary Weech, Seattle, WA Stepdaughter: Trudy Stokes Stepdaughter: Diane [Richard] O'Brien Stepson: Robert Dean “Bob” Tucker Sister: Corinne Starbuck, Yuma, AZ 15 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2003, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Bishop O’Dell Young of the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 2nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Groveland Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bingham County Veterans Team.