Ila Mae Richeson passed away on January 14, 2013. She was born on February 23, 1925 to Reese and Edna James in Spanish Fork, Utah . She married Ernest Lee Richeson, Jr. in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on August 16, 1951.Ila was an active member of the LDS Church throughout her life. She graduated from Brigham Young University. Ila worked at McKay Dee Hospital as a Medical Technologist until the age of 71. She loved to travel, traveling to China, Russia and Europe along with numerous cruises. She was a loving, caring and giving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sorely missed. Ila is survived by her children: David Lee Richeson, Marcia Richeson, (Michael Day), Bruce James Richeson (Vickie) and Denece Richeson. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lee Richeson Jr. Per her wishes a private graveside service will be held in Spanish Fork, Utah. Please send us your condolences and a memory at www.leavittsmortuary.com