Our dear father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Vee Worthen, 96, passed away June 3, 2011 in Panguitch, Utah. He was the oldest man in Panguitch.

Vee was born February 16, 1915 to Samuel and Alice Cameron Worthen in Panguitch, Utah. He was the 3rd of seven children. Vee attended school in Panguitch and at the age of 21 he served a church mission to the Eastern and New England States. Upon returning he married his sweetheart Adele Francis on November 3, 1938 in the Manti Temple. They had two children; Janice and David.

Vee drove Continental Trailways bus for twelve years throughout Utah and the West before returning to his roots, Panguitch. There Vee and Adele owned and operated Vee's Conoco Service, Worthen Oil Co,. and the family farm. Vee found his "niche" in life. He loved the station because he could talk and visit with the town's people and tourists as they passed through, and he loved the farm and outdoor lifestyle of Southern Utah. Vee was always involved in church, civic, and service projects. He had the best sense of humor and loved to tell stories. He was never afraid to give advice and explain the "right" way to do things. He will be greatly missed on his daily drives down the "River Lane" in his old red 1972 truck making sure the farmers are planting and farming the "right" way and to offer advice where needed.

Preceded in death by his wife, Adele; daughter, Janice; granddaughter, Stephanie Dalton; parents; brothers and sisters.

Survived by son, David (Olivia) Worthen, sister, Beth Nolf; grandsons, Mike (Chris) Dalton, Tod Crofts; 9 Grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 6 great- great grandchildren

The family would like to thank the special people of Panguitch who have been so kind to Vee throughout his life, especially the last few years. Thank you for the food, the visits, the friendship, the caring.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 12 :00 noon in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Panguitch on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.