Jewel Ann Reichert Obituary (1948 - 2016)

Our dear sister, aunt and friend, Jewel Ann Reichert, passed away October 16, 2016 from multiple health issues. Jewel was born to Julius C. and Donna H. Reichert on August 5, 1948 in Salt Lake City. The youngest of four daughters and a son, she grew up in Salt Lake graduating from South High and later from Dixie College. Jewel's career was spent at Workers Compensation Fund where she worked her way up to the position of underwriter, retiring after 31 years as a valued employee. Upon hearing of her final illness a colleague posted, "I had the pleasure of being Jewel's assistant when I first came to work for WCF. She was always so kind and encouraging, supportive and so smart! It was often heard…ask Jewel, see what Jewel says. She was a wealth of knowledge and is still the subject of office discussions of the good old days." Jewel was kind, clever, honest, funny, and always willing to do good. She was generous and quick to give both her time and money to help support a good cause. She loved reading, orchids, games, puzzles, and the color purple. Jewel wanted to travel, but it was not to be. She always said she traveled via PBS and the Travel channel. Life was not always easy for her but she kept a remarkably positive attitude regardless of the circumstances. Jewel found joy in each day. Those of us that loved her will miss her terribly. Jewel was a life-long member of the LDS church. She was preceded in death by three of her siblings, James C. Reichert, Mary Lois Hayes and Maxine Black, and by her niece Cheryl Black Diaz. She is survived by Don and Liz Muller, Nicole Muller and Doug Keckler, Richard and Shelly Muller, Rachelle Muller, Mike and Andrea Muller, Amy Muller, Emily Colt, James Muller, Christina and Tony Sargent, Cynthia Black, Court and Diane Black, David Black, Donna Hayes, Fred and Serena Hayes, Debra Hayes and many great-nieces and nephews. A tribute to Jewel will be held at on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah. Interment at Spanish Fork City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, be kind and generous to those around you and cherish each day with the ones you love. If you wish, you may make a donation in her name to Family Support Center (familysupportcenter.org), Dinner @ Vinnys (dinneratvinnys.org), Smile Train (smiletrain.com), or a charity of your choice. Goodbye, Aunt Jewel. We love you so very much and we will miss you always. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT