Rex Donald Lott, 80, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008.
He was born in Holt, Mich., Nov. 9, 1927, one of 13 children. Many of his extended family still live in the Holt area.
As a young man, Rex worked for the Michigan State University Cooperative and served in the U.S. Army. He married Margaret Haxton Kelly in June 1955.
Career opportunities in the Australian dairy industry took Rex and his young family to Australia in the early 1970s. After Australia, the family lived briefly in Hawaii before settling in Lewiston. Rex gave generously of his time to various community causes, including Catholic parish work, coaching and assisting with early childhood development causes.
Rex and his wife, Margaret, retired to Arizona in 1985. They found an extended family at the Ambassador Downs Retirement Community, where they enjoyed many wonderful years.
Rex was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was an extremely caring person who was always willing to help others. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lott; and his grandson, Joseph Onisko.
He is survived by his good friend Dorothy Eckstrom of Mesa; his seven children, Paul and Vivianne Lott of Raynesford, Mont., Dan Lott of Great Falls, Mont., Brian Lott of Honolulu, Margaret Ann and Dan Onisko of Mesa, Mary and Rick VanDusen of Coeur d'Alene, Laura Lott and Matthew Dougherty of Honolulu, Patty and Jim Young of Lewiston; and his many grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.
