Condolences for George Kent Severe
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From Marie (Altom) Fitton & family:
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Severe's passing. He had such an influence on my love for music! He was one of my piano teachers and taught music to me in elementary school, junior high, and high school. He offered opportunities for students to be involved in band and choir, including district musical festivals. I remember participating in the operettas he directed. I probably wouldn't have participated in them without his encouragement and positive influence. I babysat for Kent and Judy many times with their older children. I appreciated their trust in me. I enjoyed their senses of humor. Kent Severe contributed so much to our small town of Oakley. I know he will be missed. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to his family. I pray that you will cherish the memories and keep the eternal perspective as you work through this difficult stage of life.
From Hillary (Severe) Emmer:
What a good man! I have so many positive memories and always loved when we got to go to Uncle Kenny and Aunt Judy’s house. It was a home full of love, laughter and music!!! So many memories of Christmas caroling and nativities AND Saturday’s Warrior!! I remember listening to the songs with the cousins and the. Getting go and watch the production at the theater to see more cousins! Love to you all! He brought so much happiness to others through sharing his musical talents.
From Louise Kravat:
Sorry and sad we were not able to attend the service.... Seeing you all brought back so many great memories... Miss and Love all of you... Aunt Louise & Uncle Gary
From Lisa & Wallace Blacker:
We are glad to have had the opportunity to serve with Kent on the OVAC board. Such a great man.
From K. and Carol Wells:
We thought so much of your dad and mother. They will be having a grand reunion with her infectious laugh and his wonderful sense of humor. They are great people, and we can imagine the fun time they are having there in heaven together. Good, good couple!
From Anne R. Martin:
Blessings of peace to you all. Your dad just brings a smile and many great memories to my mind- mostly all to do with OVAC, teaching Doctrine in church and also so helpful in the assessors officers! He could do anything!
From Mark and Diane Bell:
Kent will truly be missed in our little town for sure. His talents and kindness will forever leave a special place in our hearts and our town. What a great man, and neighbor. We are praying for your family.
From Patty Montagnino:
I`m so sorry for your loss, Kent was such a special person in every aspect. I always enjoyed going to bearlake with him and the family and how happy being there always made him. He always made sure he could be there with everyone. Prayers to all of his kids/grandkids and his family and friends.
From Karen Shaw:
Kent Severe was the one who trained me on reading legal descriptions in the Assessor’s Office. He was a great mentor and teacher. He often talked about current Oakley plays and musicals. I enjoyed his sense of humor and love of music. He willed be missed.
From Jeanne Perry:
My sympathy goes out to Keith and Sally Severe! Kent's brother and sister in-law. He is no longer suffering. God Bless and you watch over the rest of the family.
From Walt/Tia Mullins:
What a loving, kind man. He made every single person around him feel so very important. OVAC plays always were known as the very best if directed by Kent. He drew talent out of people that simply did not know it existed in them.
Thank You Kent for your love and devotion to life.
From Tim and Karma Archibald:
We saw him often in the temple. I know he loved working there and then going to do work for his ancestors. We loved seeing him there! He will be missed.
From Al and Kathy Barrus :
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kent’s family. It was an honor to work with Kent at the temple.
From Kathy Collett:
Our thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends. Such a talented man. So many memories of Mr. Severe as a teacher. May happy memories bring a smile through the tears.
With deepest sympathy,
Tim and Kathy (Stanger) Collett & family
From Sheila B. Adams:
My sympathy to all the family. Kent made me welcome as a beginning teacher at OHS. Then years later we connected when he worked at the county office. He was never afraid to try a new challenge. His talent helped make Oakley well known
From Mike Anderson:
Sorry to hear the loss to the family.
From Staci Lopshire (Collett):
I enjoyed getting to know Mr. Severe. I have many fond OVAC memories. What a talented and kind man. Prayers and love...
From Dean Harper:
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Severe family. I have some great memories of Mr. Severe and how he influenced my love for the arts, both at home and at church. He was a wonderful teacher and nobody can match his talent on the piano, organ and within the theater. We are all so blessed to have someone of his caliber within our little town of Oakley and he was such a powerful influence to all of us. I think his legacy with the "OVAC" will live on and what a legacy it will be. I hope that whoever is running the OVAC will put a picture of him inside of the playhouse and that they will have a program to honor such a great man.
I am sure that he is happy to be within Judy's arms once again. Rest in peace Mr. Severe and I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the things that you taught me throughout the years. A love for the arts that will never die.
From Denny and Jan Davis:
To the Severe family . . . . We morn the loss of your father and offer our condolences to all of you. Kent was a fine gentleman, a lover of music, drama, dancing, choir, our theatre that he helped restore, and all of the wonderful patrons he so enjoyed visiting with. I will always cherish our trip together to "Music and the Spoken Word" with the "Tabernacle Choir" in Salt Lake City. It was something that we could share. During one point, when Mac Wilberg was trying to get the sopranos to sing correctly, I leaned over and commented, "He sounds just like you, Kent!" He looked at me and we grinned . . . out loud. I learned a lot from Kent and will always respect his vision. I honor him as a friend who never gave up. Thank you for sharing your dad, Denny and Jan Davis
From Lyle and Jennifer Sager:
Kent Severe was such a great man, lending his musical talents to everyone. He will be missed
From Sherry Woolstenhulme:
I'm so sorry about Kent's passing. Kent's a very giving and talented man. I'm sure Heaven was glad to see him. He was not only involved in Music, but Gardening, too. His service in Temple and Family History was remarkable. I'll miss meeting up with him at Taco Bandito and (OVAC) Oakley Theatre.
From Kathryn Tompkins :
So shocked to learn of Kent’s passing. Please accept my prayers for your family. What a talent who shared so much with us. My dearest and favorite activity in Oakley was the yearly Christmas choir - a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
From Colleen Carson:
Kent shared thousands of hours using his time and talent to enrich others. Well done!
From Gail Gillette:
I truly enjoyed collaborating with Kent the many years he gave to the Oakley Valley Arts and as our first President . I learned valuable lessons by his dedicated musicianship and talented workmanship on and off the stage . Kent was a loyal , dear friend whose teachings and example have influenced those who loved the Arts . I will never forget his kind and quiet personality as well as his delightful sense of humor . His memory will always make me smile .
From James Dayley:
A very patient teacher of music. I respected him for his patience and zest for life.
From Kathy and Milt Banner:
When we were new to Oakley, Kent and Judy welcomed us. We treasure the memories of singing with the community choir at Christmas. Kent was a wonderful friend. What a legacy for his family to have and share.
From Nina Black:
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed the many years that I worked with him and Judy. They will now all be together again with Cherry Lynn. Love all of you.
From Sharon Hardy:
sorry to learn of Kent's passing, he was a great man
From Joe Stringham:
Sorry to hear about the passing of a great man. Prayers and thoughts to the family.