William “Bill” Luke Rust, age 88, passed away on September 29, 2021, in his home in Salem, Utah, surrounded by his family and his one and only true love, Ramona. He was born December 16, 1932, in Kanab, Utah, the sixth of eight children born to Woodruff and Isabelle Rust.  They moved to Salem, when Bill was 10 years old.

Bill and Ramona were married in the Manti Temple, July 6, 1953.  They were high school sweethearts and have continued to be so for 68 years.    They were were blessed with five beautiful children; and; also were blessed to have a Navajo child, Vincent Gorman, for 12 years.  They have 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren who dearly love them.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He served in many callings, including teacher, bishop and was on the high council.  After retirement, Bill and Ramona served a mission in the Tampa, Florida Mission.  Bill served his community as a city councilman, volunteer fireman and as a member of the library board.  Bill also served admirably in the Korean War.

Bill graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s degree in education.  He worked as a special education teacher, speech and hearing therapist, director of special services and ended his 35-year career in the Nebo School District as the Personnel Director.  Bill always had a special place in his heart for children and education.

Bill is survived by his wife, Ramona Hamilton Rust; three sons: William Kevin Rust (Janis), Calvin Woodruff Rust, Michael Hamilton Rust (Sharon); and two daughters, Pamela Hallam (J. Merrill) and Patricia Mortensen (Blake).  Also survived by his siblings: LaRue Salinger, MarLeah Hailstone, Val Dean Rust, and Maida Withers.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, DeMar Rust; and two sisters, Annabelle Davis and Shirley Stone.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in in the Salem 2 ^nd Ward Chapel at 60 S. main in Salem, Utah 84653, . Two visitations will be held: Monday evening, October 4, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660; and the second viewing will be held Tuesday morning from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the church in Salem.

Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery.

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