Ryan R Rees has been a writer, editor and public relations representative the past 50 years in Utah, Southern California and Georgia. Born in northern Utah, he comes from pioneer Mormon stock, some of which helped settle St. George in the 1800s. His son, three grandsons and their families live in West Point, Utah. He and his wife, Marilyn, moved to Ivins from Georgia where they have lived the past 35 years.