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Marty Malan, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Newcastle, Utah on January 27, 2023.

Charles Martin Malan was born September 29, 1958, to William “Bill” and Wilma Perry Malan. He was the youngest child and only son.

Marty, his parents and older sister Penny, moved to the Escalante Valley in the early 1960’s from Caliente, Nevada. He attended grade school in Beryl, went to school in Enterprise for a few years and graduated from Cedar High School. Marty was a student at SUSC, majoring in the Arts, emphasis on Ceramics. He enjoyed making pottery and sharpening knives. Marty was an avid sportsman and was proud to be a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Hunting and fishing were passions of his.

Marty collected many things, but his innumerable friends were what he loved most. His sense of humor was legendary. Marty was a kind, thoughtful person and was loved by all who knew him. Multitudes of children claimed him as an honorary uncle. They cherish the memory of him coming to visit and bringing a Christmas present to them each year until they turned twelve.

Marty met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Sullivan, when she moved to Newcastle. They were married on January 2, 1998, and recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.

Marty worked for many years at Desert Tire, recapping tires.

Marty is survived by his wife Mary Ellen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Wilma and sister Penny.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Peter Douglas Anger passed away on January 16 in Cedar City, UT. Pete was born on June 16, 1956, in Kalamazoo, MI. Throughout his life he also lived in Columbia, Warsaw, MO and Cedar City, UT. He was recognized for his success in portrait, landscape, and abstract light-painting photography for over forty years. Peter often combined his deep spiritual connection to nature to insightful landscape images.

Peter started his life in a rambling Victorian house that had secret passageways. He grew up when kids still played outside until the streetlights came on. The Anger backyard provided everything a kid could want. It consisted of a wooden fort, Tarzan rope swings that hung from a massive maple tree, a mulberry tree that provided a view of the world, and walnut tree whose fruit doubled as grenades.

In his teen years, Pete lived with his dad and stepmother in Columbia, MO. He completed high school at Hickman High, home of the Kewpies. In 1978, he completed his B.A. in Communications with a specialization in Cinema & Photography from Southern Illinois University.

From 1985 to 2018, Peter created, owned and operated Helios Studio, a commercial photography and design studio in Columbia, MO. He also enjoyed many wonderful years with his former wife, Leandra Spangler, teacher and fiber artist of Bear Creek Paperworks.

Throughout his life, Peter enjoyed numerous photo shows and accolades including: the 2023 Pete’s Zion blog, 2020 "Valley of a thousand rainbows", Public Library, Cedar City, UT; 2019 - 2020 Adobe Gallery a Group Show, Kanab, UT; 2018 Resident Arts "Naked light" exhibit of recent works, Columbia, MO; and 2017 Balsamo Warehouse "Light Paintings & new Zion mandalas" Columbia, MO.

Pete loved the outdoors and was active in snow skiing, spelunking, horseback riding, camping, rock climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, and quarry jumping. He also became proficient at chess, the Game of Go and darts.

Since 1979, Peter worked professionally in photography. He loved portrait work, micro nature, and nature landscapes. But he excelled in abstract light painting photography. He often said, “Just follow the light.” These vibrant images were made by manipulating a light source to illuminate the film.

Toward the end of his life, Pete found a blissful balance of spiritualism and his love his nature through his artistry. He often climbed and camped to remote areas in Zion National Park to capture the perfect light in canyons.

Peter is preceded in death by his parents, Douglas George Anger of Columbia, MO and Elizabeth Anger Skulstad of Beaufort, NC.

He is survived by his sisters, Sally Anger of Beaufort, NC; Susan Anger Barnett of Raleigh, NC; his brother-in-law Keith Barnett; his niece and nephew Kaitlin and Daniel Barnett of Raleigh, NC; his cousins, Ann Cary and Bland Simpson of Mebane, NC; Carolyn Kindell and Greg Wilson of Tallahassee, FL; Tad and Linda Kindell of Greenville, NC; his stepmother, Kathleen Anger of Portland, OR; and former partner, Leandra Spangler of Columbia, MO.

A virtual celebration of Peter’s is being planned. If you would like to attend or share thoughts about Pete, please email [email protected]. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

In lieu of flowers, please donate generously to Advocates for the West or Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks.

Jeffrey Orton Taylor, 69, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2023, at Beaver Valley Hospital in Beaver, UT. Jeff was born May 16, 1953, in Cedar City UT to Verl E. and Beverly O. Taylor. Jeff grew up in Parowan UT. He graduated from Parowan High School in 1971. He also attended Utah State University in Logan, UT. He married Sherry Lynn Marshal Taylor November 1, 1975, in Minersville, UT.

Jeff had many jobs but was best known for being a tile setter. Many houses in Southern Utah have his beautiful work. Jeff was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently being made an Elder. He enjoyed riding horses, hunting, camping, watching rodeos, being with and supporting his children and grandchildren. Jeff was especially proud of his 9 grandchildren and loved watching them in their many activities.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Sherry. His children Shaun (McKell) Enoch, UT, Mekeisia Westwood (Wade) Circleville, UT, Kara Cedar City, UT, Tyson (Christa) Billings, MT, brother Stewart Cedar City, UT, sister Leslie (Robert) Nims Parowan, UT, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, in-laws Lee and Lynnea Marshall, sister Laurie Prichard, and nephew Jeris Taylor. Funeral services were held Friday February 3, 2023, at noon. Viewings Thursday February 2, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Friday February 3 10:00-11:30 A.M. all at the Minersville LDS church 130 West Main. Interment followed at Minersville cemetery, under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

Fernlee Adams Bryant passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, at his home in Cedar City UT. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Fernlee was born on July 26, 1941, to Barbara and Forrest Bryant in Cedar City, UT.

Growing up he worked on the family farm taking care of his beloved appaloosa show horses. He also loved to get wood with his family on the mountain and walk his dogs, including his favorite sidekick, Rascal, who was faithfully by his side when he passed away. Watching basketball and football were also some of his favorite pastimes.

He attended high school at Cedar High as a proud Redmen. After graduation he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in New Zealand. When he returned he went to work at the iron mines working on a blasting crew. After the mine closed he became a custodian at Cedar High retiring after 22 years. He loved the students and his school.

During this time, he met Sandy Baumgartner and they were married in the St. George Temple in 1967. They resided in Cedar City and had three children, Stacy (Rick) Coley, Stephanie Bryant and Rusty (Krystal) Bryant.

He was a great husband, father and friend. His will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Zola and Virginia Bryant. He is survived by his wife and children as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family would like to thank Amber, Trey and Brandy of Horizon Home Health and the medical staff that helped take care of Fernlee.

He was cremated under the direction of HeartLight Affordable Funeral Services in Cedar City. A special family service will be held at a later date.

Carol Ann Montague, 75, passed away January 24, 2023 at Intermountain Hospital in Cedar City, Utah. She was born August 22, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT to Gordon Alan Soper and Doris Mae Fitzgerald. She grew up in Draper City, Utah and attended Jordan High School. She was sealed for time and eternity to her childhood sweetheart, Glen Allen Montague on April 8, 1966 in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Carol Ann is survived by her three children: Mindi Ann Montague of Bakersfield, CA, Scott Michael Montague (wife Brandalynn) of Oklahoma City, OK, and Amy Marie Potthast (husband Matthew) of Queek Creek, AZ; eight grandchildren: Andrea Renee, Brett Allen, Hannah LeeAnn, Chloe Mae, Railey Marie, Clayton Edward, Isabelle Harmonee, and Taylor Maxine; two brothers: Ryan Soper (wife Brenda), Todd Soper (wife Jeanne); one brother-in-law: Danny Montague; and four sisters-in-law: Donna Weaver, Geraldine Seele (husband Bob), Merilyn Heath, Cheryl Romaine.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glen Allen Montague, parents Gordon Alan Soper and Doris Mae Fitzgerald and brother Paul Soper.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward Building (50 S 100 W Parowan, UT 84761). Viewings were held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Southern Utah Mortuary (15 E 100 N Parowan, UT 84761) and on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:00pm – 1:30pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward Building (50 S 100 W Parowan, UT 84761). Interment was in the Paragonah Town cemetery, under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. Any family and friends unable to attend the services may view the recording via the online link.

Pauline Michels Reid, 90, passed away on 1/20/2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Pauline was born August 14, 1932, to Clarence and Edna Michels in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Paul Swenson Reid on November 13,1951, and had 4 children. Pauline was a very hard worker and was a great cook! She loved to travel with her husband and family.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Paul and her son Chad. Pauline is survived by her brother John Michels, children Ann (Rick) Peterson, Chris (Karen) Reid, Sherrie (Tom) Butterfield, and daughter-in-law Linda (Chad) Reid: 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

A viewing will take place at Jenkin’s-Soffe Mortuary in Murray Utah on Wednesday, January 25th at 10:00 A.M. followed by a graveside service at Murray City Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Our House Assisted Living in Cedar City and Horizon Home Health for the loving care given to Pauline.

Glade V. Sorensen, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and teacher, left this mortal existence on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 91. Born August 2, 1931, to Vern Ernest Sorensen and Lois Jane Harmon, Glade was the third of four children and the only son. Daddy grew up in Glenwood, UT, surrounded by many family members who taught him the value of hard work and helped him see the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ through their love and example.

During his childhood, as the only boy his age, Glade went to school with eight girls, but he only had eyes for his 2nd grade teacher — so he asked her on a date! Every day after school he’d clean nearly 400 eggs, earning money from those that were cracked, recently admitting some may have broken “accidentally on purpose.” He often shared stories about topping sugar beets, hand-setting bowling pins, hitching rides to the movies, ice skating on the pond, and playing ball. His Richfield High School classmates thought he was a “swell guy, even though [he was] a Woody”, and he served as the FFA President his Senior year, graduating in 1949.

When he was 20, Glade met Anna Sherie Helquist, a pretty girl from Koosharem, UT, who was only 15. During the next five years, he finished his degree at Utah State University where he was in ROTC, joined the Army as a 2nd Lt., and served our country during the Korean War. He finally married Sherie December 27, 1956, in the Manti LDS Temple. They honeymooned back to Ft. Bliss, TX, eventually transferring to Ft. Lewis, WA, where Glade decided full-time Army was not what he wanted when his orders changed three times in five days. He accepted a teaching job at Cedar High School in August 1957, planning to stay in this “hell hole” for only one year. He never left. He retired with the Class of ‘93, having spent 35 years with the Cedar High Redmen, red pencil and ruler in hand, teaching biology, influencing career decisions, and impacting lives for generations to come.

Glade always worked during his summer months, whether it was graduate studies (Master’s degree from University of Utah in 1964), with the BLM as a Fire Control Technician, as the Assistant Director of Instructions for the U.S. Army Reserve Schools in Ft. Sill, OK, and Reno, NV, or tending to his immaculate garden that produced tasty tomatoes and award winning corn. He was an avid sportsman – fishing, hunting, and golfing as often as possible – and enjoyed sharing these times with his family and friends. Glade retired from the Army as an LTC in 1982 with 30 years of honorable service. He loved playing cards, telling jokes, reminiscing, and drinking Mountain Dew. He had a quick wit, a twinkle in his eyes, and was our hero.

Daddy taught with kindness, patience, humility, and concern for others. He was an educator right up to the end, introducing cribbage to another generation, overseeing the tying of a Renegade fly, and showing his family and those around him how to endure to the end. All will miss his brilliant memory, sense of humor, kind heart, and generous spirit. We express our deepest gratitude to Celeste and the medical caregivers who have done so much for Glade over the past 22 months, thankful he no longer shakes from palsy or feels the pain of an arthritic back which he has dealt with for many years. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was the first Life Scout in Glenwood, coached championship church ball, was a faithful home teacher, and served as the Financial Clerk in the Cedar 8th Ward.

Glade is survived by his children, Charles (Sally), Monty (Shannon), Suzette (Gary), and Celeste, along with his grandchildren, Taylor, McCall (Ryan), Nick, Nevada (Teagan) and Angus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherie, in 2006; parents, Vern and Lois; sisters, Beth (Art), Vonda, and Joyce (Rex); and grandson, Brody Bulloch. We know he is having a joyful reunion with all his family and friends who have passed before and that he will continue to teach us from the other side of the veil.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 21, 2023, Cedar 8th Ward, 155 E 400 S, Cedar City, UT, at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing held prior at the same location from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. An additional viewing was held Friday, January 20, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the LTC Glade V. Sorensen Memorial Scholarship at SUU are welcomed.

Duane Victor Blackwell, 91, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2023 at home in Cedar City, Utah surrounded by his loving family. He was born Christmas day, December 25, 1931 in Holly, Colorado to George and Lucy Blackwell. Duane loved growing up on the farm. He retold endless stories of his adventures working and living in southeastern Colorado with his family, especially with his best friend and elder brother, George “Bud” Blackwell.

Duane enlisted for military service in December 1950. He served in several branches including active duty Air Force and Army. He also spent time in the National Guard, Navy and Army Reserves. He was a gunner, jet technician, battalion recruiter, expert rifleman and instructor, and instructor of NBC (nuclear biological and chemical) warfare. He completed 35 years of service, achieving the rank of E-9 and retiring as a Sergeant Major in the Army Reserves.

Duane met the love of his life, Nellie Zuliabell Flemons in the Spring of 1952. They were joined in marriage August 31, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado. They were blessed to be sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake temple, March 14, 1955. Duane and Zuliabell were parents to nine beloved children born in Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri. While moving for military transfers, work and educational opportunities the family grew and prospered. Duane was unable to graduate from high school due to obligations on the family farm. But that didn’t stop him from gaining an advanced education. He achieved the degrees of Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts all while working to support a large family. Duane chose the profession of teaching industrial arts; auto mechanics, wood shop and metal shop. He also taught many adult education courses in cooking and mechanics.

Duane was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many teaching callings in the Sunday School organization, Branch President, Stake Missionary and temple worker in the Vernal and Cedar City temples. He was actively involved in volunteer work, teaching the AARP 55 Alive driving course for many years. Throughout years of health challenges, he remained positive and happy. Duane was the light of each gathering and a joy be around. Family, friends and community members enjoyed hours of playing games, listening to stories of his life experiences and enduring his playful teasing. His delightful sense of humor and loving heart helped him win friends easily. Duane will be greatly missed by his large posterity of 121 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as their 33 spouses who he treated like his own.

Duane was proceeded in death by his beloved eternal companion, Nellie Zuliabell Blackwell, his parents, George and Lucy Blackwell, siblings Rita Robinson, Virgil Blackwell and Joyce Lucius. He is survived by his brother, George I. Blackwell, children Ken (Rhonda) Blackwell, Kathy (Vance) Shakespear, Carolynn (Jerry) Simmons, Dwight (Sue) Blackwell, Brent (Brenda) Blackwell, Brenda (Mitch) Stevens, Kristina (Alan) Williams, Janelle Blackwell, and Jennifer (Daniel) Suliafu. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Cedar North Stake Center, 95 N 2125 W, Cedar City, Utah. A viewing will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm and on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 9:00-10:00 am at the Church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at, along with the livestreaming of the services, www.mortuary.org.

Charles “Darwin” Hulet, 93, was born October 7 th, 1929, in Cedar City, Utah and slipped away quietly in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 14 th, 2023 at his home in Newcastle.

He was the 7th child of 7 born to Charles Franklin Hulet Jr. and Elizabeth Melling Jones. He grew up in Newcastle, the town he loved! His early years were spent living at the old Hulet Ranch East of the Newcastle Reservoir, riding his horse down the canyon to the Newcastle elementary, for school.

He attended secondary school at Cedar High where he would liked to have ridden his horse but had to settle on the school bus instead.

He met ReVoe Drake at a hamburger place in Enterprise and commenced dating her. Darwin and ReVoe were married on September 4th, 1948, at the courthouse in Parowan, they took their family to the St. George temple and were sealed for time and all eternity on April 12, 1962.

Dad was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served in many callings but his and Mom’s favorite was taking care of the full-time missionaries, they loved them so much.

Dad and Mom were married for 69.8 years before her passing on May 23rd, 2018.

Darwin was a farmer by trade. In 1964 he and his brother Clifton formed a partnership and started Hulet Brothers Farm. They bought 2 pieces of ground from Robert Reeves and Floyd Bekins and later another farm from their brother Norman, they successfully raised dairy cattle, alfalfa and corn.

In 2005, Darwin sold his farm to his grandson Shawn Reber and from then until December 2022 rode down there almost every day just to look around and remember his wonderful years there.

Our beloved Dad is survived by his children: Donna (Terry) Pedersen, Santa Clara UT, Janeen (Ray) Nickel, Tucson AZ, Darla (Bradford) Schmutz, New Harmony, UT, Pamela (Wayne) Peterson Newcastle, UT, Susan (William) Vincuilla, Newcastle, UT, and Jason Darwin Hulet of Newcastle.

He is also survived by 60 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren with 5 on the way.

He was preceded in death by his wife ReVoe, his parents, his son Darwin Alex, daughter Verlyn, and all of his siblings; Minnie (Betrand) Dalley, Melvin (Belle) Hulet, Leone (Aaron) Rassmussen, Maude (Jack) Strate, Clifton (Ramona) Hulet and Norman (Anita Rae) Hulet. Son-in-law Kirby Kendle Reber, granddaughter Kacee Lee Reber.

Funeral services will be held Thursday January 26th, 2023 at 1:00pm at Newcastle Ward Chapel (55 S Main St, Newcastle). A viewing will be held prior to the funeral on Thursday January 26th, 2023 at 11:00am, at the Newcastle Ward Chapel (55 S Main St, Newcastle). Interment will be in the Newcastle Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be found and a live stream of the services viewed at www.mortuary.org.

William (Bill) Duane Roda, 89, of St. George, Utah passed away on December 26, 2022, at 11:20 a.m. Bill died peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital. Cause of death was Interstitial Lung Disease.

Bill was born on August 25, 1933, in Wykoff, Minnesota to Fred and Doris Roda.

He had three older siblings - Marcella, Dolores and Russell. He graduated from Rochester (Minnesota) High School. Bill served in the United States Army, Specialist 3rd Class and was assigned to the Signal Core at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Bill married the love of his life Judith Ann Larson on July 17, 1955.

Bill's working career was largely spent in the sales industry. Before retiring, Bill was with the California State Lottery.

His residences included Casa Grande, Arizona, San Diego, California, Parowan, Utah and St. George, Utah.

Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Judith Ann, daughters Carrie Elizabeth Roda of St. George, Utah and Lyndy Sue (Mr. Edward A. Carreiro) of Whidbey Island, Washington.

A private interment will be held at First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California in the Spring of 2023.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mustufa T. Saifee, MD, Pulmonologist and the staffs of the CCU and ICU departments at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital for their excellent care and compassionate understanding.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, St. George, Utah.

Bill Roda - Husband, Father, Friend.

Jack Nelson Webster (JN), 87, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2023. Born in 1935 to Ernest Nelson Webster and Helen Pace in Cedar City, Utah, he spent his life here and on Kanarra Mountain.

JN was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Pace and Don Ray. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Sharon, whom he married in 1956, siblings Jolene and Sandy, and children James (Sharrie), Brad (Linda), KC (Janet), Melinda (David), Kate (Greg), and Leanne, as well as 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

He attended Cedar High School where he excelled in track, basketball, and football. He attended College of Southern Utah (now SUU) and graduated from Utah State University, where he majored in Accounting. He joined the ROTC and served for two years on active duty in the Army as a Finance Officer, achieving the rank of Captain. After posts in Indianapolis, Reno, and Seattle, he and his family settled in Brigham City, Utah, where he raised his children and worked as an Accountant and Head of Corporate Payroll for Thiokol.

JN and Sharon returned home to Cedar City after retirement in 1998. They spent much of their time building and tending to their cabin haven on Kanarra Mountain where they hosted numerous family retreats. Second only to his family, his great love was playing and watching sports and cheering for all Utah teams.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was sealed to Sharon in 1963. He served the Church in many positions, including Bishop and Counselor in the Brigham City North Stake Presidency, and as a missionary with his wife on missions to Tanzania and Slovenia, as well as to the Family History Library in Salt Lake, and the Church property auditing division throughout the US.

He enjoyed participating in the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, and was well known for his service to neighbors, friends, and family, particularly in generously lending his financial and tax expertise.

His love of nature, his dry wit and humor, peacemaking, and unconditional support of loved ones will be greatly missed, though we know he is received in joy by his loved ones now in paradise.

A viewing was held on Friday January 6 from 5-7pm at Southern Utah Mortuary in Cedar City. Funeral services were held at the 16th ward chapel (1925 W 320 S in Cedar City) on Saturday January 7 at 11am, with a prior viewing from 9:30-10:30am. The funeral service was available to stream at mortuary.org/obituaries/jack-webster.

Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

Gaytha Lamoreaux Benson, affectionately known to many as “Grandma Gator” (90), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Beaver Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on the opening morning of the deer hunt, October 20, 1932, in Paragonah, Utah, to Joe and Hilma Robinson Lamoreaux. She often said that when she was born her dad took one look at her and headed for the hills (to hunt).

She was the oldest of five children. Joan, Robin, Duane and Mina. She loved her hometown of Paragonah and the people there. She attended Parowan High School where she was involved in student council, drama and oration. It was there she met her sweetheart, Joe Benson. She graduated in May and on June 30, 1950 she and Joe were married in the St. George Temple.

Together they raised four children. GayLynn, Katy, Julie and Joey. They made their home in Parowan, Utah until they moved to Beaver, UT. in 1961. Joe was assigned to Beaver as a Utah Highway Patrolman and the couple decided to make the move and live in Beaver for “a couple years”. 61 Years later, they still call Beaver their home.

Gaytha worked side by side with Joe on the farm and later as they ran the Delano Motel together. Gaytha worked hard renting and cleaning rooms as well as washing sheets and towels daily for the motel. Earlier, she also enjoyed working at the Beaver County School District and later at Lee’s Dept. store and loved working with and getting to know the community. Mom always loved a party especially at the Family Cabin. She was an excellent cook. She was known for her homemade rolls, caramel popcorn balls, homemade ice cream and would try to make everyone’s favorite pie for the holidays.

She loved gardening and together with Joe, raised a beautiful vegetable garden each year. She loved to bottle items from their garden and she claimed the title of “Harvest Holic” At the age of 89 her efforts totaled 200+ bottles of fruit and vegetables. Mom made sure every Grandchild had a handmade quilt. Some included hidden pockets to hold contents of older blankets that were worn out but still loved and needed.

Gaytha was instrumental in helping organize the Beaver Civic Arts and enjoyed directing and helping with numerous productions in the Old Courthouse. She was patriotic and loved a parade. She is the only person we know to take her own salt water taffy to a parade to throw at her grandchildren.

Her favorite pastime was her family. She loved them with everything she had, teaching them to stand up straight and enunciate. She loved reading to grandkids, cheering them on at numerous sporting events. She was their biggest fan and supported them win or lose. She rooted for the underdog and always wanted everyone to do their best.

Gaytha is survived by: her husband of 72 years Joe Benson; her children, Katy (James) Robinson, Beaver UT; Julie (Destry) Labrum, South Ogden, UT; and Joe (Esther) Benson, Beaver UT. Siblings: Duane (Sonya) Lamoreaux, St George, UT and Mina Brown, Phoenix, AZ. She is Grandma to 12 and Great-Grandma to 17. She is preceded in death by her daughter, GayLynn Starr; Parents, Joe and Hilma Lamoreaux; sister Joan Mortensen; and brother Robin Lamoreaux. The family would like to thank the Nurses, Aides and staff at Beaver Valley Long Term Care as well as the Doctors, Nurses, Aides and Staff at Beaver Valley Hospital for the loving care and friendship.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donating to Beaver Valley Long Term care or that you hold your loved ones close and make memories. A funeral was held Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm. The viewing was held that morning from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Beaver Third Ward LDS Chapel, 220 North Main, Beaver, Utah. Interment was held at the Mountain View Cemetery. Services were available live stream via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/.92523285481?pwd=OVBOVjJCaWphb25hdlVtbXppTWY3dz09

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

Douglas Eugene Stanford, at the young age of 63, passed away unexpectedly in his home on 11-30-2022.

Douglas, also known as Doug, was born in California on March 28, 1959. He was very carefree and loved life. On April 14, 1979, he married his true love Cynthia Anderson.

He was preceded in his death by his parents, George McKay, Stanford and Wendelin, leisure, and his brothers, Ron and Dennis and also his sister Mary.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his brother Russ and his sisters, Denise, and Debbie along with his only daughter, Christina.

Doug had four grandchildren Marvin, Christopher, Shalondra and MaryAnn. Also 3 great-grandchildren along with a large number of nieces and nephews. Doug will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Denise Marie Prestwich Christensen was born on March 1, 1956, in Cedar City, Utah to Sheldon and Bonnie Prestwich. Surrounded by loved ones on both sides of the veil, she passed away peacefully in American Fork, Utah on December 28, 2022, after a brief infection & pneumonia. She was 66.

Denise was the oldest of three children. She had two brothers, Lance and Locke. She loved spending time with her extended family her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents and spent a lot of her time with them at their family farm growing up. One of her greatest achievements she was very proud of was being named Miss Iron County Rodeo Queen. She graduated from Cedar high school as a proud Redmen in 1974.

She loved art and drawing and was very crafty. She always decorated for the holidays and went over the top as they were her favorite. She enjoyed music, being outdoors, sewing & cooking, she lived most of her life in Cedar City, Utah, and in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will be missed by many.

Denise is survived by her children Tisheena (Mike) Hollis, and Shaunte’ (Chris) Haas, both of Las Vegas, Nevada. Parents: Sheldon and Bonnie Prestwich of Cedar City, Utah. Siblings: Lance and Locke Prestwich, both of Cedar City, Utah. As well as her 7 grandkids, Anthony, Alyssa, Bryson, Macey, Tanner Hollis, Dustin, and Hannah Haas, and 1 great-grandchild Oaklynn Hollis.

She’s preceded in death by her grandson, Blake James Hollis as well as many grandparents, great-grandparents and cousins.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1 PM in Cedar City, Utah at the Southern Utah mortuary. No viewing was held. She was laid to rest at the Cedar City Cemetery immediately following the funeral under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

The family thanks you all for the kind words, flowers and meals that have been sent.

On December 5 th, Neil Harrison Gardner passed from the world he so enjoyed. A native son of Southern Utah, Neil spent the last 8 years in his adopted home on Maui.

Neil embraced a heartfelt commitment to SUU Thunderbird Athletics professionally, as a supporter and as a fan, serving as Media Director and Assistant Athletic Director in his more than 2 decades of service.

He was never without a book by his side and always credited his love of music and literature to his mother, Naida. He was taught an enduring love of nature and the true life of a cattleman from his father, a man for whom he had an infinite admiration and respect.

The comradery of friends and musicians in jam sessions, and the many bands of which he was a member, will forever be a part of him.

Neil was a good and patient listener. His strong convictions, of which friends, family and coworkers were aware, were set aside to hear and respect someone else's opinion. This made him a good friend to many. Neil Harrison Gardner was a man of his word.

He leaves the love of his life Anne Marie and son Patrick of whom he was so proud. Brothers Dayne, Eric, Paul, and Sheila Gardner Rose who preceded him in death.

Services will be held January 7th, in the Charles Hunter Room in The Hunter Conference center on Southern Utah University Campus. Visitations will begin at 10:00 A.M with services at 11:00 A.M followed by light refreshments.

We feel Neil would appreciate in lieu of flowers donations to the John L. Evans Golf Center fund, through SUU Development.

Meredith Hickman Cooper slipped out of this life and bid farewell to mortality on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Nedra Meredith Hickman was born on May 7, 1941, in Overton, Nevada, the 3rd daughter of Edwin Virl and Louise Andersen Hickman. Meredith attended Moapa Valley High School and enjoyed dance and music. She was a member of the MVHS band and Debonette Dance Team. She also had a great appreciation of music and spent much of her time playing the piano and singing.

In 1957 she went on her first date with Ivan Cooper, the man she would marry. They were married in Overton on May 2, 1958, and were sealed June 25, 1959, in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple the following year. Together they would raise six sons, who didn’t share her musical abilities but learned from her caring, kind example.

Meredith worked for many years as a Secretary at Moapa Valley High School. She gave piano lessons to local students and was the director of the Logandale Stake Youth Choir for many years and delighted in sharing her love of music with others. In 2006, Meredith and Ivan moved to Cedar City, Utah to live out their retirement years. Her family was most important to her and she always enjoyed playing games, singing, cooking for the family, and telling stories. If you gave her a deck of cards she would start shuffling and talk you into a game of Wild Card Rummy or Big Bertha. She relished gathering around the piano and singing, which brought her joy and delight. She was most happy when the family was together.

She is survived by four sons Mendis (Debbie) of Overton, Stacey (Terri) of Cedar City, UT, Robert ( Beth) of Logandale, and Keith “Charlie” (Alisha) of Overton, NV, her sisters, Kay (Gary) Batchelor, Gina (Vaughn) Pulsipher, and Beverly (Gene) Marshall, daughter-in-law Trisha Cooper of Overton, and 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Meredith was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan on July 5, 2020, two sons, Tom and Adam, her parents, and brother, Michael. Funeral services were held Friday, December 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Overton Chapel, 226 W. Thomas St., Overton, Nevada. Visitation was from 9 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment followed in the Pioneer Hill Memorial Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.moapavalleymortuary.com.

On January 8, 1935, two very special people were born, Elvis Presley and Jess Clement Hollerman. Jess was the second child and first son born to William Fredrick Hollerman and Itha LeFever in Provo, Utah. He passed away on December 23, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A life time member of the BPOE and was on the board of Trustees.

Jess received his education in Provo and Kanosh. At Provo High school he lettered in football, basketball and wrestling. When he graduated in 1954, it so happened that the football coach at Provo High School, Bruce Osborn had been approached by CSU (SUU) staff to head up the football program. Coach Osborn brought with him David Berry, Byron Rasmussen and Jess on football scholarship. Jess also joined the Utah National Guard that year.

Jess was very talented and could accomplish anything he put his mind to. While attending college he worked for Progressive Builders and completed his Army National Guard Training. His first paying job was working hay fields driving a wagon when he was nine years old in Kanosh. He then worked on an oil rig, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Cummings Electric, George the Music Man., Century Equipment, Case Equipment as a salesman; he loved these jobs. He said he liked to bull---- now he could do it for a living. Next, he worked for Award Design Metals and finally retired from Cedar City Corp and Utah National Guard after twenty-two and half years as a Master Sargent E8.

Jess met Lynda Miller in November 1960 while dragging Main Street; that’s what kids did in those days. They were married on August 4, 1961, and have been married 61 plus years.

In 1971, Jess and family started building a cabin in the Duck Creek area. He cut the trees from the forest, hauled them to Cedar to be cut, and then hauled them back to the mountain so that they could build on the weekends. The cabin is Jess’ legacy to his children, and grandchildren for generations to come. Many good times were enjoyed there, hunting, snowmobiling, New Year’s Eves with friends and family and family reunions.

Jess was instrumental in building the Sunshiners Park in Beaver Dam, Arizona. He built roads, plumbing, electrical and fencing. He was on the Board of Directors several times.

Jess is preceded by his parents, all of his siblings and daughter Jessaca. He is survived by his wife Lynda, son Lance (Leanne Wade), 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 30, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT). A viewing was held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 5:00-7:00pm at the Mortuary and on Friday, December 30, 2022, from 10:30-11:30 am at the Mortuary. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to mortuary.org.

Due to the frigid weather, the family requests no flowers be sent. The family instead encourages you to vote for Trump.

Dorothea Marie Stucker passed away in Cedar City, Utah, on December 27, 2022. Dottie, as she was known by friends and family, was the daughter of Jeppe and Margaret Knudsen.

Born on November 17, 1932, on a farm in Mesa, Arizona, Dottie spent her entire life living in the West in Arizona, Wyoming, and Colorado before settling in Utah with her husband in the 1970’s. She was known to say the smell of sagebrush was the smell of home.

She graduated from Grand Junction High School and Mesa College. She earned a graduate registered nursing degree at Children’s Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Denver in 1954. She married her college sweetheart and life-long partner Donald Stucker that same year on March 27,1954.

Dottie lived a life of grace and service to others. She was dedicated to the nursing profession, working with Children’s Hospital in Denver, the VA in Colorado and Utah, Bureau of Indian Affairs in Arizona, in doctors’ offices, and in various county health departments including Iron County Utah Health Department. Dottie was known locally for her Jimmy Germ presentations throughout the school district. She also volunteered at East Elementary with the reading program long after her own children and grandchildren had graduated. She threw her energy into working as a Lady Lion at Fourth of July festivities and during the rodeo as well as volunteering with the Utah Pioneers.

Dottie was especially happy when spending time in nature. Dottie, Don, and their sons camped in remote spots, fished, hiked, and explored all over the West. Their favorite spring through fall retreat was the family cabin on Cedar Mountain where Don and Dottie spent 2-3 days each week after retirement. Dottie forbade anyone from hunting her favorite deer there during the season. Her bird feeder was always full, and there was never a dog she did not adore or stray cat she did not want to adopt.

Singing in local choirs and various music groups was one of her many joys in life. Dottie had a lovely singing voice and natural musical talent. She often played the piano for church. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. She possessed a compassionate, beautiful nature that was admired and loved by those who knew her.

Dottie is survived by: son Lyle and his wife Becky (Bettridge) Stucker; son Chris and his wife Heidi (Puffer) Stucker; her brother John Knudsen. She has six grandchildren: Brennan Stucker, Zachary Stucker, Jacey Carpenter, Alexis Cutler, Stephen Stucker, and Dylan Stucker. She has eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald E. Stucker, her parents and her sister, Patricia Ann Knudsen Jens.

The family thanks the dedicated staff at Stonehenge in Cedar City for caring for Dottie during her final days.

A viewing will be held January 6 from 10 -11 a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City. The viewing will be livestreamed at mortuary.org on her obituary page. Dottie will be buried in Crawford, Colorado, alongside her husband Don, and a graveside service will be held there on January 7 at 10 a.m. at Garden Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Utah Humane Society https://www.utahhumane.org/ or to the charity of your choice.

Ada Marilyn Rust Murie left this world on December 14th, 2022, at the age of 94, ready to start her next adventure. She was born Sept. 7, 1928, to Burton Orlando Rust and Lillian May Sparks Rust in St. George UT. She was the 4th of 5 children. Her Dad was a school teacher and so in her early years they moved around to wherever he was asked to teach. Her growing up years were spent mostly in Glendale, UT. While there she met Elvin Edward Murie when he was visiting his sister, Belva Anderson, who was teaching school there. After graduating from Valley School, in Orderville, she went to one year at BYU, then came home to marry Elvin.

They were married Sept 15th, 1947, at Swains Creek, which was at the time Crofts sawmill, up Cedar Mt. They spent their lives raising their 5 children, and serving friends, neighbors and reaching out to many they didn’t know. In July 1964 they were sealed together in the St. George temple. In 1966 Marilyn went to nursing school to become an LPN. She worked at Valley View Medical Center for over 38 years. Most of those years she took care of newborn babies, giving them the special love that only she could give.

When Elvin passed away in 1974, Marilyn was only 46 years old and still raising a family. She never let that slow her down. If she wanted to go somewhere, see something, care for someone, she did it, many times taking kids or grandkids with her. Her bumper sticker for many years said, “I may be lost, but I’m making record time.” She explored her world, loving the beauty she saw in nature. She was adventurous and hiked down the Narrows several times. She loved camping, and Dutch oven cooking over an open fire.

Using her “Dad’s” recipes she became a candy maker, and is remembered by many for the candy pulls, using a hook to pull the candy, some with fancy stripes and some with peanut butter filling. Also making the best peanut brittle around. She also had a gift for “seeing” people. Some would come to her for advice and comfort, even ‘kids’ that weren’t her own called her mom and spent a lot of time in her home. She loved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For several years she was primary president, and had a list of all the ward kids that she kept track of for years, long after her primary days. They were still important to her. While serving as a counselor, she was instrumental in starting the Cub Scout program, not just for her ward but for the whole area.

Marilyn loved music. She sang not just in ward choirs, but in community choirs, and small groups with other ladies. She taught herself to play the accordion and encouraged her kids to take music lessons. She is the last of her generation on both her side and Elvin’s. She is also the last of the original “Enoch” group of friends. End of an Era! Such a legacy has been left for her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Lillian Ruth Smith (Russell), Marjorie Alice Dec (John), Lois Valera Thompson. Burton Lavoy Rust, a very special grandson Nathan Murie, and a daughter-in-law, Starr Murie.

She is survived by her children, Charlene Murie, Patricia Carlson (Rick), Brent Walter Murie (Kim), Dolores Wheeler (Steven) and Kevin Lynn Murie. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, with 3 more on the way. Our thanks to all those who have cared for and helped Mom at this time.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11:00am at Garden Park Ward in Enoch (451 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). A viewing was held on Monday December 19, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W Cedar City, UT), and on Tuesday December 20, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30am at the Garden Park Ward in Enoch (451 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). Interment was in the Enoch Cemetery (1590 East Sunrise Drive, Enoch, UT), under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www. sumortuary.com.

Judith Ann Murray Hardenburg, age 82, passed away peacefully of cancer at her home in Cedar City, UT on December 12, 2022. Judy grew up in Summit NJ, where she graduated from Summit High School and earned a scholarship to St. Elizabeth Hospital’s School of Nursing where she earned her RN.

Judy and her husband, Hal, raised their three children in Berkeley Heights NJ, where she was active in the PTA and marching band parents organizations. She worked as a nurse in Oncology, then Nursing Home care, and finished her career as a Hospice nurse, which was her favorite role.

She and her husband retired to Cedar City, UT in 1998. Always happiest helping others, Judy enjoyed 22 years volunteering between Med Surg and the Hospitality/Information Desk at Intermountain Healthcare’s Cedar City Hospital. She enjoyed time with her family, close friends, gardening, puzzles and her two dogs, Bryn and Molly. She was also an avid traveler and enjoyed visiting many places around the world.

Judy was predeceased by her husband, Harold (Hal) C. Hardenburg, Jr., MD of Cedar City, UT. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Darren Reber of Cedar City, UT and her step-grandchildren, Austin Reber and Hailey Mangiaracina and her husband, David; her daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Bill Evenson, of Summit, NJ and her grandchildren, Kelsey Evenson of Jersey City, NJ, Courtney Evenson and Katie Evenson of New York, NY, and William Evenson and his wife, Kaitlyn Evenson of Needham, MA; and her son, Kurt Hardenburg, of White House Station, NJ. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Lacy of Destin, FL and her brother, Thomas Murray of Summit, NJ.

A small family celebration of life will be planned in 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks for donations to Sun Tree Hospice in Cedar City UT, to whom they are grateful for kind and compassionate care at the end of her life.

Gayle Webb, 82, passed away on December 13, 2022. His family was by his side after a valiant battle with cancer.

Gayle was born on June 1, 1940 in Cedar City, UT. He was the youngest of 9 children, the last one living.

Gayle started dating Mari Sharon Gorman in middle School and they were married on March 18, 1961. Nearly 62 years in March 2023

Gayle has 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son. Mary Gail Weiss (Bill), Sherri Kay Webb (Fred). Jamie’s Gayle Webb (Aaron Webb) who passed last year.

Gayle has 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was an outdoor enthusiast, archery was his favorite. He loved to make custom arrows and bow strings for others. Gayle also loved animals and was a hard worker.

He was a loving, wonderful Husband, Dad and Grandpa. Gayle was an all-around great man, who was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

David Lynn Arnold, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Parowan, Utah on Sunday December 11, 2022.

David was born in Loma Linda, California on December 16, 1947. He was the oldest child of Clara Marie Sturgis and Charles Henry Arnold. He grew up loving baseball, cars, the beach and the cute girl at church, Lennilu Mee. David was persistent and Lenni remembers that every time she turned around, “he was there.” They fell deeply in love and these childhood sweethearts were married on February 24, 1967. Through the years their love grew. They never stopped flirting, delighting all who watched them. Surely there could be no greater example of living together in love and becoming one in heart and mind.

David’s life was centered on loving and serving his family which grew to include six sons and one daughter. He worked tirelessly to support them, spending most of his working years in retail management.

A few years after their marriage David and Lenni were introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were baptized and were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. David served faithfully in all his callings including Elders Quorum President and High Priests Group Leader. He was a diligent and loving home teacher and ministering brother - always developing lasting relationships which he tried hard to maintain even after moving to new areas.

David knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. Whenever he spoke in prayer there was honor, humility, reverence and meekness in his voice. All who were present knew he connected with heaven.

David’s highest priority and treasure was his family. Though working long hours he made it to practically every game, concert, performance or competition for his children and grandchildren, no matter the distance. His cheers and tears of pride will always be remembered. David’s life was about service. He was selfless, supportive and smiling. His extremely witty, self-depreciating dry sense of humor interjected into daily interactions delighted all around him.

David, a man without guile, the hardest worker - who always finished the job, the most wonderful husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, whose vigorous determination to love and serve will be a cherished legacy to all who knew him, fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished the course with honor and has now entered into the rest of the Lord.

David is survived by his sweetheart and loving wife of 55 years, Lennilu Mee Arnold, his children, Sean (Karyn), Joshua David (Christy), Michael Aaron (Marie), Joseph Daniel (Lydia), Sarah Ann (Andy) Nelson, Samuel (Michelle) and Matthew Adam (Nicole) Arnold, 44 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way. He is also survived by his siblings: Carolyn, Daniel, Michelle & Trevon.

Funeral Services were held on Friday December 16, 2022, at the Parowan 4th Ward at 11 am (90 South Main Street). No public viewing was held. Interment was at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Funeral Services (2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah). The family would like to thank Zion’s Way and SunTree Home Health and Hospice for their care and kindness.

Kim Craft suffered a heart attack while lifting weights on the evening of December 6th, 2022. He passed away in his home, doing what he loved, surrounded by loved ones. Kim was born on January 21st, 1959, to Karen and Robert Craft in Provo, Utah. He grew up in Chino, California and spent most of his free time on his grandfather’s ranches. He has many stories of the time he spent breaking horses, rounding up cattle, and building structures in Tehachapi, California, Safford, Arizona, and Chino, California. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indianapolis, Indiana.

On July 14th, 1989, he married Heidi Maureen Madrian in the Salt Lake City temple. Together, they had four daughters, Madeline (27) (married to Jordan Cox), Julia (25) (Cody Barney), Lauren (22) (Alex Kofford), and Sydney (19) and raised them in Cedar City, Utah.

He earned his PhD in Agricultural Economics in 1996 from the University of California at Davis, and soon after, accepted a job offer from Southern Utah University to become a professor of Economics in the School of Business. He was a lifelong learner and was known for his dedication to academic rigor. Over his 25 years at SUU, he has received many letters of appreciation from students who realized the value of his courses as their careers progressed. In addition to his academic positions, he was involved in a variety of other professional pursuits, including consulting work and the horse racing business.

Kim was always working towards an achievement. Each year he set a goal to hike to the top of Cedar City’s C trail in under an hour by the time the first snow of the season fell. He made meticulous plans to “bag peaks” multiple times a year, summitting King’s Peak, Twin Peak, and Mount Whitney to name a few. He and his wife Heidi had a tradition of hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim and even rim-to-rim-to-rim each fall. In every goal he included his family, even going so far as to plan “training hikes” for his daughters in preparation for the big summits. In more recent years he became an avid mountain biker. Most evenings, he could be found riding Cedar City’s Southview trail system with family.

Music was an integral part of Kim’s life. Although most wouldn’t know it, he was an accomplished guitarist and spent almost every evening of his adult life strumming the guitar as he wound down before bed. He was in a band for many years and even performed an original song with his colleagues each year at SUU’s School of Business graduation ceremony.

Kim crossed an item off his “bucket list” when he became a grandparent in February of 2021. He enjoyed watching his daughter become a parent and watching his grandson reach various developmental milestones. He had a way of letting kids come to him first and speaking to them as if they were miniature adults. His grandson adored him and developed a funny little habit of collecting random objects to give to his grandpa, even over FaceTime. Although his grandson won’t be able to remember him, his family will archive many pictures and videos of their short time together.

Kim’s wife and daughters describe him as a selfless peacekeeper with sincere commitment to his principles, a large capacity for empathy and understanding, and tireless patience. He had a determination to live a full life and will be remembered for coining the phrase, “Yesterday’s gone, tomorrow’s not here, so today is the only day you’ve got. Make it a good one.” Many of his colleagues describe him as a man of character and quality and a friend. His family, friends, and community will never be able to replace what they’ve lost and are forever changed by his influence. Although he left us much sooner than we ever would have imagined, we are comforted by the knowledge that his life was full of satisfaction, love, and joy.

Kim is survived by his wife Heidi Craft (of Cedar City, Utah), his four daughters and grandson JJ, his mother Karen (of St. George, Utah), his four siblings, Barry Craft (of Pleasant Grove, Utah) and Ben Craft, Robin Jones, and Eric Craft (of St. George, Utah), his father-in-law Jost Madrian (of Cottonwood Heights, Utah), and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Rex Cooper Ellsworth and Nola Zobedia Ferrin and Robert Raymond Craft and Mary Geraldine McMullen, his father Robert (“Bob”) Craft, and his mother-in-law Maureen Madrian.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16th, 2022, at 11:00am at the Mesa Hills Ward Chapel (1925 W 320 S, Cedar City). Viewings will be held on both Thursday December 15th, 2022, at 5:00pm at the Mesa Hills Ward Chapel (1925 W 320 S, Cedar City) as well as before the funeral service at 10:00am. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

John Reed Thornton, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Paragonah, Utah on December 8, 2022.

Reed was born on February 10, 1940, in Cedar City, Utah. He was the fourth of five children born to Carlos Earl and Roka Prothero Thornton. He grew up a Paragonah boy, graduating from Parowan High School in 1958. He was a basketball stand-out, achieving All-State American his sophomore year, and All-State as a senior. After graduation he spent six months in California working for a glass company. He missed home, and moved back to Iron County, where he worked for nine years in the Iron Mine as an electrician apprentice. After the mine closed, he worked as an electrician in Farmington, New Mexico, and then began work in 1980, at the Navajo Generating Station near Page, Arizona. He retired in 1994.

Ranch and farm work were a huge part of his life, working beside his father and brother, often times coming back home to Paragonah on the weekends to work. Even after retirement, he never retired from the ranch or the farm. He always had a strong work ethic. He was an avid gardener and raised beautiful vegetable gardens. He loved hunting, fishing, and looking for arrowheads. It’s safe to say, his favorite spot in the whole world was his mountain property in Horse Valley.

He enjoyed cutting Christmas trees for family and friends, which he continued to do year after year until just a few years ago. He called himself the Christmas tree man! He also enjoyed sports and was a Utah Jazz fan.

He married Bonnie Batt in 1961, and the marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple in 1967. They were blessed with five children.

He is survived by his children, Mike (Jamie), Sharrisa (Brent), Brandon (Stefani), and Danette (Ryan), fifteen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, his sister Rayma (Conrad) Clark, and brother Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gerry, his sister Delores Robinson, and his son Scott.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11 am in the Paragonah Ward Chapel. The viewing will be Wednesday 9:30-10:30 prior to services. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

Patricia Carolyn Kiser, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, surrounded by her family. Pat "Teeny" was born December 18, 1940, in Culver City, California. Teeny was the daughter of the late Clarence and Maria Hedrick. Teeny met the love of her life, Jack, at a Beach Boys concert in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962, and they were married on December 28, 1963. Teeny and her husband were both retired bank executives in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years.

Teeny is survived by her beloved family, husband Jack S Kiser Jr., daughter Jacqueline Kiser Parker and husband Jim, daughter Kimberlee Kiser Caci and husband Russell, son Patrick "Sean" Kiser, daughter Melissa A Kiser; grandchildren Jimmy Parker Jr. and wife Ann, Jenna-Marie Johnson and husband Justin, Freddie Doumani III, Addison, Shelby, Mikahl, Payton, Gavin; step-grandchildren Daniel, Michael Parker and wife Raquel, and Russell and Dominic Caci; great-grandchildren Marlee, Jaelynn, Jemma, Jaxson, Everett, Dominic; step-great granchildren Brodan, Camdan, Gabby, and Cartier and Christian Caci; "Paco" her beloved four-legged companion; and over 50 nieces and nephews.

Also survived by siblings, Kathleen Hedrick Barnes, George Hedrick and wife Alexandria, Nela Hedrick Kroll and husband David, and brother-in-laws Reg Kiser and wife Lori, and Fred A Kiser and wife Kelly.

Predeceased siblings, Clarence Hedrick III, Joseph Hedrick, James Hedrick, and Madeline Hedrick Day.

Teeny especially enjoyed spending time at their "home away from home" cabin in Tommy Creek, Utah. She loved to do crafts, paint, make gift baskets, sew, bake and decorate cakes for all of her friends and family. The time with family and friends in the mountains was most precious to her, not to mention the outdoor adventures they would go on. She cherished spending the holidays with her family. Her family was most important to her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jubilee Home II, located in St. George Regional Hospital, St. George, Utah.

A memorial service will be held on December 10, 2022, at 2pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City, UT). Online condolences may be sent and a livestream of the memorial service may be viewed on Patricia's obituary page at www.mortuary.org.

In Loving Memory Of Larry Hoyt Reed

September 25, 1947 - November 5, 2022

Larry Hoyt Reed, aged 75, passed away in the comfort of his St. George, Utah home after succumbing to his cancer diagnosis. He is survived by his son, Jesse Hoyt Reed and grandson Hunter Hoyt Reed of Brentwood. California. He is predeceased by his father, Chuck Butters of Salt Lake City, Utah. His mother, Elane Decena of St. George, Utah and his daughter, Kelly Marie Reed of Reno, Nevada.

Larry was very athletic throughout his youth and loved track and field, wrestling, boxing, and hunting. He attended and graduated from Cedar City High School. Larry suffered a severe leg injury as a teen when his leg was pinned between two trucks, crushing his knee and leaving him in a cast for nearly a year. He was later drafted into the US Army despite having an injured knee. Larry served in the US Army as a mechanic during the Vietnam War.

Upon being Honorably Discharged, Larry returned to civilian life in the California Bay Area. He worked as a quality control manager for Betts Springs Company before eventually getting into the trucking industry and becoming a lifelong truck driver. Larry moved to Reno, Nevada and drove for Thrifty Drug Stores for over 15 years before changing employment to Cantex, delivering pipe throughout the western United States. Wanting to be home more with his family he then changed employment again and started working for Q & D Construction as a water truck driver. Ultimately, he returned to his home state in Utah for his retirement years where he cared for his elderly mother Elane Decena until she passed in 2016

Larry was quite the character and will be sorely missed! He will always be remembered for being a friendly neighbor who often had an inappropriately funny joke to tell! Larry has an enormous heart that was full of love for his family and friends! He loved receiving videos and photos of his growing grandson and got quite good at navigating the use of an iPhone which enabled him to participate in his son’s and grandson’s lives despite living hundreds of miles away. Larry will be deeply missed and loved forever by all that knew him!

For those that want to pay their respects we will be holding a “celebration of Life” on December 13th at 2 pm Mountain Standard Time at Hughes Mortuary, 1037 E 700 S, St. George, Utah.

Karen Christine Christensen Bennett, 78, passed away peacefully during the night on November 27, 2022. She was born September 15, 1944, in Richfield, UT to Rex W. & Frances Christensen. She married Raymond E. Bennett on June 11, 1970, in the Manti Temple. They just celebrated their 52nd anniversary.

Karen got her teaching degree from SUSC. She taught elementary school for many years. She taught for 5 or 6 years in the Alpine School district before she met Ray. She was the 1st student from SUSC to be hired as a teacher in Alpine School District. She taught a variety of different grades. She loved teaching and loved the students as her own. She started teaching half day 2nd grade. The following year, she got a position as a Kindergarten teacher. She taught at both Fiddlers Elementary and Enoch Elementary. She taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for many years. This was her true calling in life. She finished her teaching career after teaching 3rd grade for a couple of years. Her students left her class loving to read.

Karen was a kind hearted and beautiful lady, inside and out. She was very artistic. She loved to do various types of crafts, like sewing, crocheting, ceramics, and toll painting. In her later years, she took up scrapbooking and jewelry making which she really enjoyed doing. She learned to make earrings which she enjoyed wearing and giving away. She also learned to decorate cakes and did quite a few throughout her life. During her younger years, Karen was also trained in Color Analyzing. She color analyzed many friends, family and neighbors.

Karen was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many different callings. She was called to be the Relief Society and Young Women presidents while serving in University wards, and a Relief Society Board Member in a University Stake. She taught many Relief Society and young women lessons. She served as a Counselor in the Ward Young Women Presidency. She also designed the bulletins for Relief Society meetings. The calling she loved the most was serving as an ordinance worker in the Cedar City, UT Temple. She also has been arranging meals for the missionaries. She was also involved in designing and building floats for different parades. She loved to travel. Some of the places she loved to visit, were San Diego, CA, and Alaska. She also enjoyed Yellowstone National Park.

She is survived by her loving husband Raymond E. Bennett, of Cedar City; her four children, Eric (Vickie) Bennett of Hinckley UT, Christine (David) Jones of Murray UT, Lisa Stewart of Enoch, UT, and Lance (Krissy) Bennett of Grand Junction, CO. She has 18 grandchildren, Stephanie (Bryson) Steck of Gunnison UT, Michael (Lydia) Bennett of Oak City, UT, Jared (Sally soon to be Bennett) of Cedar City, UT, Shawn, David, Kaytie Bennett of Hinckley UT, Duncan, Mallory, Morgan Jones of Murray UT, Kelson (Sarah Stewart) Jones of Provo, UT, Camden, Brielle, Dalton, Xander, Emberlynn, and Finlee Stewart of Enoch, UT, and Brooklyn and Cooper Bennett of Grand Junction, CO.

She has 4 great-grandchildren, Aden and Logan Steck, Gunnison, UT, and Hazel and George Bennett of Oak City, UT. The 5th great-grandchild will be born in February 2023. She is also survived by her older sister Gail Bell, Texas, her brother Steven (Clarice) Christensen Ivins, UT, and younger sisters Judy (Jerry) Miller American Fork, UT, and Joan (True) Ott of Pleasant View, UT. She is also survived by her in-laws Kathleen (Bill) Shaw, Morgan, UT, Neil (Judi) Bennett, Washington, UT, John Bennett, Enoch, UT, and Diane Bennett, Morgan. UT. She has many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her father Rex. W. Christensen, and her mother, Frances Erickson Christensen. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Everett Bennett and Grace Hall Bennett.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar Rock Church (75 E Center, Cedar). Viewings were held on Friday December 2, 2022, at 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W Cedar) and Saturday December 3, 2022, from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

Robert Lovell Crane, 89, passed away peacefully in Cedar City, Utah on November 29, 2022.

Bob was born on February 15, 1933, in Salina, Utah, to Lovell and Maudell Crane. He lived with his parents and older sister, Bonnie, in Salina until 1944 when his father got a job with the railroad in Milford, Utah. Bob’s family quickly realized the town of Milford becomes your family and remains so for the rest of your life. During this time there was no housing in Milford, so they moved into the Silver Horn Hotel and worked hard in the hotel cleaning and helping with maintenance. They welcomed a younger sister, Ileene in 1947 and made many memories together.

Bob played football and basketball at Milford High School and was awarded All-State honors. He also played football and basketball for Branch Agriculture College, which is now known as Southern Utah University. During this time, he earned All-Conference honors. He received his Associates degree in 1953 and then worked for the Standard Stations in Beaver, Cedar City and the Grand Canyon before enlisting in the Army. He spent 21 months in Korea and upon his return he continued his basketball career at Utah State University. There he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1958.

In 1960, Bob went to Las Vegas to manage service stations downtown and on the strip. He also taught health classes and continued his love for basketball by coaching at Western High School. After he spent some time teaching, he decided he liked the service station business better and that is where he remained for the rest of his career. In his spare time, he played basketball for the Vegas City League with many star players. He was also a referee for the Western Athletic Conference and many high schools in Utah and Nevada.

Throughout his life, Bob developed a love for horse racing. He enjoyed the experience and the many friends, jockeys, trainers, owners, and veterinarians he associated with.

Bob married Betty Larson in 1962 and helped raise her three daughters, Mitzi, Becky and Lisa. Together they had one daughter, Michelle. They later divorced and in 1994 he married Jaine Adams and added three more stepdaughters, Sherry, Cindy, and Bonnie.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jaine Adams Crane, Daughter Michelle (Michael) Coss, stepdaughters Mitzi (Steve) Ashner, Becky Taleck, Lisa (Dan) Brown, Sherry (Jon) Allred, Cindy (Cary) Larson and Bonnie (Ryon) Bowler and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Bob loved us all and he made sure we knew it.

The family wishes to thank Brenda Bentley and all the medical staff at Stonehenge Assisted Living for the loving care they provided to Bob over the past several months. And the team at Cedar City Hospital Infusion Center.

A viewing was held Monday December 5, 2022, from 9:30-10:30am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W). Interment followed i n the Milford Cemetery at 2:30pm under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on November 29, 2022, in his home in Cedar City, Utah.

Bill was born June 21, 1946, to Darrell and Oneita Lathim in Kanab, Utah. He grew up in Fredonia, AZ. where he played high school football and basketball. Bill was the oldest of three boys, followed by Bob and Rod.

Shortly after graduating high school, Bill married Rayola Griffiths. He was then drafted during the Vietnam War, where he was fortunately sent to Germany. During their years of marriage, Bill and Rayola had two children together: Wayne and Winna.

Bill later met the love of his life, Melanie Hansen. With their marriage he gained 2 more children, Kristen and David. In later years, Bill and Melanie adopted their granddaughter Alyssa.

Bill worked as a mechanic and a tow truck driver for Lunt Motor Company, where he worked long days and late hours; going above and beyond for those in need. In his retirement years he spent his days helping his wife with her sewing business.

Bill loved spending time in the mountains, camping, four wheeling, and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill loved to laugh and was always joking with someone in the room. Everyone knew if he was teasing you it meant he liked you.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents: Darrell and Oneita Lathim, his son Wayne Owen Lathim and most recently his wife Melanie Lathim. He is survived by his 2 brothers Bob (Lisa) Lathim and Rod (Rita) Lathim, four children: Winna Lathim Hesser, Dr. Kristen (C. Ray) Gregory, David Ballard, and Alyssa Lathim. Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A viewing was held on Saturday December 3, 2022, at Heartlight Affordable Funeral Home at 2002 N. Main Street, Cedar City, from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a graveside service at 1:00 pm at the Cedar City Cemetery.

Annette Hyer Hansen was born in Logan, Utah on New Year’s Day 1936 to Ira Hyer and VaLeria Leavitt Hyer as the youngest of their eight children. Surrounded by loved ones on both sides of the veil she passed away peacefully at home in Cedar City, Utah on November 30, 2022. Annette experienced an idyllic life on the Hyer Farm in Lewiston, Utah where she enjoyed the constant companionship of her large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. One of her many accomplishments during this time of life was being named the Lewiston Rodeo Queen.

While she was still a student at North Cache High School, Annette met Sheridan Hansen from the neighboring farming community of Amalga. Their courtship, marriage, and devotion to each other for the past seventy years is the perfect example of how this should be done. It’s only fitting that Mom and Dad were selected to be the 2022 Grand Marshals of the Iron County Fair.

When Dad was able to get permission to leave his Army duty post for a few days, he and Mom were married on December 23, 1953, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Annette was able to graduate early from high school and join her new husband at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. This established a pattern for the next chapter of her life. Annette always supported Sheridan in his professional career, uprooting her life several times to establish homes in Logan, UT, Richfield, UT, Monticello, UT, Burley, ID, and Battle Mountain, NV. The last of these relocations in 1979 brought their family to Cedar City, UT. Dad’s work often took him away from home when the family was young, leaving Mom to manage on her own.

Wherever she lived our mom made positive contributions to these communities. She never met a stranger and collected lifelong friends in each of these locations. She was an active member of such organizations as; The Jaycettes, Lions/Lady Lions, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Independence Day Committee, PTA, and many others. Some of her favorite hobbies were sewing, crocheting, and collecting dolls. The quality and scope of her doll collection is truly amazing! Mom’s favorite job was that of a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a very successful “Avon Lady” and she also worked as a florist for fifty years. Mom especially enjoyed the many years she spent working with the Jolley Family at “Zion Sun Floral.”

Our Mother has a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ and of the restored gospel, which she taught her family. She served devotedly and tirelessly in all of her church callings, from Primary Teacher to Relief Society President. Mom loved family history and regularly shared stories of our pioneer heritage. She gathered and completed the temple work for many of her family members. She was a faithful visiting teacher her entire adult life.

Mom made Christmas magical for children and adults alike. She always had a beautiful, flocked tree that was the centerpiece of her festively decorated home. All of the children were spellbound by Grandma’s extensive collection of nutcrackers, Santas and miniature rocking horses. Special treats were prepared and freely shared. The decorations could never come down before her birthday. She loved this holiday and her favorite music genre was Christmas Music. She enjoyed the giving part, but Mom never tired of receiving another doll for Christmas!

If her kids or grandkids were involved in any activity near or far, it was almost assured that she would be there. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She also enjoyed the many trips with Sheridan, family, and friends throughout the country and around the world. When the family was young this entailed vacations every summer as a family in a pickup camper to various locations from Mexico to Canada. Some of Annette and Sheridan’s memorable trips include going to pick Kris up at the conclusion of his mission in Ecuador, an RV tour through central Mexico, Hawaii, an Alaskan cruise, several trips to Midwest area antique tractor shows, and their trip of a lifetime to China. Another thing that Mom and Dad enjoyed together was watching Utah Jazz Basketball.

Annette was predeceased by her infant daughter, Lorie Hansen, son-in-law, Scott Lewis, her parents, her sisters; Hortense (infant) Hyer, Lydia Comish, and Rosalie Spackman Hancey. Also by her brothers; Wendell Hyer, Larry Hyer, and Andrew “Pug” Hyer. She is survived by her husband, Sheridan Hansen, children; Sheree Lewis of Orem, UT, Kip (Kayleen Dearden) Hansen of Richfield, UT, Julie (Roland) Williams of Cedar City, UT, KathiJo (Todd) Smith of Lehi, UT, and Kris (Shelly Baldwin) Hansen of Washington, UT. She is also survived by one sister, Ira Lu Stoddard, sister-in-law Colleen Hyer, brothers-in-law Keith Hansen and Dean (Relle) Hansen. Grandma is presently blessed with 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.

We are so grateful for our dad and the loving care he has provided for our mom. We will miss Mom, but look forward to being reunited as an eternal family.

There will be a memorial service starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the SUU Married Stake Center, 520 South 1100 West, Cedar City with a visitation at the church, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am prior to the service. There will be another visitation at Southern Utah Mortuary,190 North 300 West on Friday evening from 6-8 pm. Annette will be interred in the Cedar City Cemetery immediately following the memorial service. Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent and a livestream of the memorial service may be viewed on Annette’s obituary page at www.mortuary.org .

Richard Lane Dover passed away in Provo, UT on November 15th, 2022. Richard was born November 24th, 1985, in Cedar City, UT to Lewis and Melissa (Whitelaw) Dover.

Richard’s talents were manifest early in his love to sing and perform. When he was eleven, he acted in his first play “The Sound of Music.” He went on to act in many plays including acting with the Pleasant Grove Players. He also loved to compose music, poetry, and songs. He also really liked to draw and paint.

Richard had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed playing video and board games with them.

He is survived by his parents (Lewis and Melissa); brothers: Edward (Liz) Dover, John (Elizabeth) Dover, James (Jennie) Dover, and sisters: Elizabeth (Patrick) Hill, Kathryn (Zach) Jones. He is also survived by his son Dante Alexander from a previous marriage and Lora Ann McVey his fiancé. He was preceded in death by his brother William (Bill) Dover.

There was a viewing held for Richard at the Newcastle, UT church in the Relief Society room, Monday November 28th from 11:00-12:30pm. Followed by a graveside service at the cemetery in Enterprise, UT at 1:00pm. Services provided by Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

Glennis Millett Boardman, 87, passed away naturally in St George, Utah, on her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, with attentive family at her side. Glennis was born in Kanab, Utah on January 8, 1935, to Ozro Lamar Millett and Inez Adams Millett. She was one of four daughters who lost their mother at an early age in the same house in Kanab where she would later raise her seven children with her devoted husband Robert Norman Boardman.

Growing up under the care of her grandmother, Ida Minnie Swapp Adams, Glennis learned to cook, sew, quilt, raise a garden, milk a cow, and most importantly, to be a faithful believer and witness of Jesus Christ. She played the trumpet in the high school band, participated on the women’s basketball team, was elected Student Body Vice President her senior year of high school, and earned an academic scholarship to Brigham Young University. She expected nothing less of each of her seven children. Glennis began courting Robert Norman Boardman when he was on leave from the Korean War. Following his service in the war, they married in the St. George Temple June 17, 1954. Norm and Glennis lived briefly in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas before they settled in Kanab.

Glennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was blessed by the fellowship of many faithful friends and members of the Church. She in turn served in various teaching and leadership positions in Scouting, 4-H, and the Church. She received the Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award. She raised a large garden every summer, teaching her children the value of hard work and self-reliance. Anyone who came by the house could get warm by the fire she kept burning and converse about family and her unwavering testimony of the Savior.

The number of her direct descendants will soon exceed her age, with 7 children - David (Angela) Boardman of South Jordan, Utah, SusAnn (Marc) McLemore of Cedar City, Utah, Richard (Susan) Boardman of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sabrina (Darin) Daniel of Plain City, Utah, Steven (Brenda) Boardman of Oak City, Utah, Brenda Lee (Charles) Percival of Roosevelt, Utah, and Alan (Erika) Boardman of Social Circle, Georgia; 34 grandchildren and soon to be 47 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her eternal companion Norman, parents, sisters- Louise, Ida, and Norda- and grandsons Colby Johnson and Taylor Boardman.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kanab LDS Stake Center on 20 W. Center St. under the direction of Kanab 4th Ward Bishop Clay Stewart. Viewings will be held at the Stake Center Friday evening, from 6 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Kanab Cemetery under the care of Mosdell Mortuary.

Dean Nelson Pearson peacefully returned to his heavenly home on November 18th. He was born on March 5, 1931, at home in Mink Creek, Idaho, to Perry and Hannah Pearson, the eighth of nine children: older siblings Carmen, Douglas, Cecil, Thora, Roy, Ray, Thelma and younger sister, Colleen.

While Dean was in the tenth grade, his father passed away. Dean graduated from Preston High School in 1949 and began studies at BYU. Dean was then called to serve in the Southwest Indian LDS Mission. After returning from his mission in 1953, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dean returned to BYU following his honorable discharge, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and History. He then continued at BYU and completed a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and Psychology.

After teaching and being a school counselor for two years at Manti High School, Dean again returned to BYU to obtain a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Psychology. On June 10, 1964, Dean was sealed to Rebecca Hawkes in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They moved to Cedar City, where Dean was Director of Counseling at the College of Southern Utah (now SUU). During this time, Dean represented Utah for three years as an ACT Corporation member, did ACT research, ran the testing program, and started the CLEP program. In the summer of 1966, he completed post-graduate studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He finished his dissertation and was awarded a Ph.D. from BYU in 1973.

Also in 1973, Dean began working as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for Southwest Utah Mental Health. He served as chief psychologist for five counties. His work included extensive involvement with schools and the juvenile court system in southwestern Utah. He was the "Designated Examiner" for the Utah State Division of Mental Health and was Chairman of the Peer Review Committee. In the fall of 1984, he was a guest presenter in Chicago to share his paper on Dissociative Identity Disorder. He retired from Southwest Utah Mental Health in 2000.

Dean has always been very active with a strong testimony in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings including High Councilor, Bishopric Counselor, Bishop, St. George and Cedar City Temple Ordinance Worker, and constant missionary.

Dean is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca, and their seven children: Robert Pearson, Alan (Mary) Pearson, Holly (Steve) Jolley, Janet (Brian) Chamberlain, Suzanne (Lee) Roundy, Mary Lynne (Nathan) Miller, and Kristin (Preston) Porter; 30 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Colleen Hawkes.

In addition to his family, church, and work responsibilities, on the side he found time to develop interest and skills as a boat builder, stone mason, fisherman, cement worker, hunter, game show winner, car-body repairman, harmonica player, dune buggy and home remodeler, carpenter, motorcyclist, architect, author, electrician, storyteller, lumberjack, baker, mountain explorer, gardener, tile setter, all-around fix-it fellow, inventor (of unique wheat grinder, personalized solar heating system, etc.), international traveler, and loyal friend.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Cedar View chapel (1925 West 320 South). A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the church. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

James Calvin Turnbaugh passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with his wife and his little dog by his side.

He was born in Cedar City, UT to William (Bill) Turnbaugh and Virginia Mosdell Turnbaugh on May 20th, 1951. He was the youngest of 3 boys. He spent his younger years roaming the hills west of town, gathering rocks and hunting rabbits and lizards.

His dad died when Jim was 12 and he became the man of the house, taking care of his mother. His two older brothers had moved out already.

He went to Cedar High School where he excelled in auto mechanics. You could always find him under a car or under the hood. He met his wife in high school and they were married in 1971. They were married 51 years. And they said it wouldn’t last! They were sealed in the St. George Temple on October 22, 2010. They were blessed with 2 children. A son, Cody and a daughter, Jaymi. He loved his family very much and worked hard to take care of them.

Jim worked for the Utah Department of Transportation for 30 years and made many loyal friends. He was injured on the job during his 31st year and retired earlier than he had planned on. He was in much pain, which disabled him for life. He also fought 2 heart attacks, lots of pain and misery and finally renal failure.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charise; Jaymi Carver (Josh) and 6 grandchildren—5 from his daughter. Jaden, Kamryn, Peyton, Pyper, and Amira. One from his son’s previous marriage, Taymar Parry (Jamison Paxton) and 2 great-grandchildren, Aiden and Jantzen. Also, 2 sisters-in-law, Bonita (wally) and Shirley (Roy) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Cody, his parents, in-laws and his 2 older brothers.

The funeral will be held at the Greenslake Chapel (1120 W Greenslake Dr. Cedar) on Saturday, Nov 26th at 1pm. The dedication of the grave will be at the Cedar City Cemetery by Gregory Cloward immediately following the services. There will also be a luncheon back at the church for family and friends after the services.

Tamra (Tamie) McDonough Wheeler, 64, passed away on November 5th, 2022, at the Cedar Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Her death was caused from complications of a rare brain syndrome called PRES. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, aunt, and friend.

Tamie was born June 5th, 1958, in Cedar City, Utah to Talmage and Yvonne McDonough. She was born and raised on Highland Drive and loved to play in the hills behind her house and down by the creek. She was raised with and loved by her three sisters and brother. Sandra (Wells) Webster, Hollie (Doug) Urie, Colleen Blackner (deceased) and Wade McDonough.

Tamie worked at the Pizza Factory when it first opened in Cedar City, Valley Medical Center, TWA, KBRE Radio Station, and the Department of Natural Resources, where her work ethic and abilities were greatly appreciated. She enjoyed cooking, especially her coconut bread and cream pies. She loved her dogs, Chinese food, watching WWE and AEW wrestling, flowers, coloring, and Dr. Pepper. Family was very important to Tamie, she loved them all! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Tamie is survived by her three children, Tyler (Heather) Marshall, Ashley Marshall, and Derek (Amanda) Wheeler, six grandchildren, Jacob Larsen, Tenaysha Larsen, Talmage Marshall, Hay Lee Jo Marshall, Wyatt Marshall, and Ayden Wheeler, four great-grandchildren Zachary, Emma, Luke Larsen, Tyler Joe Larsen, and many nieces and nephews.

Final Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Reba Anne Webster Schoppmann passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 83.

Reba was born in Cedar City, Utah, October 5, 1939 to George Burdett and Reva Roundy Webster. She was the much-awaited daughter following three brothers Dono, Joel and Kent. She spent her life being watched over, teased and protected by them. Reba was raised in Cedar City and graduated with Cedar High’s class of 1957.

She was a very hardworking girl and was awarded the contract, with her father, of cleaning the newly built North Elementary’s windows so she could pay for beauty school. She spent the summer with her dad, washing windows until she packed her suitcase, got on a Greyhound bus and headed to Salt Lake City. She lived with her brothers and their families and became the favorite Aunt; she made many lifelong friends while in cosmetology school. It was during her time in Salt Lake that she married Keith C. Waite, and had her only daughter Aleese Waite Cardon. They divorced, and she returned to Cedar City to her childhood home to raise her daughter with help from her parents.

Her life was forever changed when she went on a blind date and met her sweetheart, Robert Stanley Schoppmann. They spent many years writing to each other before marrying in April of 1980 in the St. George, Utah temple. They had a truly amazing love and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company and their many adventures. They spent the next 28 years laughing, spoiling grandchildren, loving each other, traveling with family and getting lost on dirt roads. Bob passed away in January of 2008 and has patiently been waiting for her since.

Reba had a unique and very creative mind. She loved painting, embroidering, sewing, creating elaborate Christmas trees, putting together puzzles, building parade floats and doing nearly any craft she could get her hands on. She won many ribbons at the Iron County Fair and loved gifting her creations to those she loved. She was an active member of the LDS church and loved her time spent in many different callings. She also devoted much time and love to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

She was an amazingly strong woman and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, at this time Aleese and her family moved in with Reba and had the privilege to live with her until her death. They spent time taking care of each other, going to doctor's appointments, long rides, shopping trips, and her favorite, ice cream runs. Their lives were intertwined, unique and strong bonds were formed and created, she will truly be missed.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law; Aleese and Craig Cardon, Grandchildren; Mckenzie and Shea Esplin, David and Nikole Cardon, Aubree and Cole Payton, and Amanda Cardon, Great Grandchildren; Lance and Coral Esplin, Makynlee and Maylee Cardon, and many special nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her sweetheart; Robert Stanley Schoppman, parents; George Burdett and Reva Roundy Webster, brothers and their spouses; Dono and Colleen, Joel and Marann, and Kent and Phyllis Webster, as well as several niece’s, nephew’s and many beloved friends.

Services will be held Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at the Cedar 4th Ward building (500 West 400 North, Cedar City). There will be a viewing Friday from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am Funeral services will follow at 11am. Condolences can be left at sumortuary.com.

Randy Scott Whitney, age 65, passed away at his home on October 22, 2022. Randy was born on May 7, 1957, in Montebello, CA to Shirley LaVon Mayhew and Carl William Whitney. Randy grew up and attended schools in Whittier, CA.

Randy loved spending time in the mountains and deserts. Among his many interests were fishing, camping, computers, electronics, NASCAR, ham radio (W7RSW), rock and roll. His favorites were Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd ( in that order). Randy learned trumpet in high school, and later taught himself guitar. He took German in high school and was currently learning French and Spanish online.

Randy loved all facets of weather, the stars, planets, and the universe. He was interested in everything avionics, and wished he would have followed in his father's footsteps and became a pilot in General Aviation. Randy had a keen knowledge of just about everything. He could put together and fix just about anything. He enjoyed research and enjoyed learning just about everything.

Randy is survived by his sons, Brandon Scott Whitney (Tamara), Georgia, Brian William Whitney, Georgia, brother Larry A. Whitney (Rexene), Greeley, CO, and his twin sister, Linda A. Whitney (Willy Steenburgen), Cedar City, UT, 3 nephews, and 8 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and his beloved dog Buddy.

A special thank you to all the medical professionals that have helped Randy these past few years. Randy had a huge appreciation for the employees at Smith's Grocery Store for their assistance. As he would say, "You rock!"

May you now fly high, Randy. You are deeply loved and will surely be missed.

Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Donnie was born on October 20, 1960, in Bellflower, California, to Herschel and Joan Blount. He spent much of his time in the Pacific Ocean, where he and his friends would play and surf the many beaches in the warm California sun.

He met and married the love of his life, Connie Teresa Minner. Together they raised their wonderful children from their previous marriages in Cedar City, Utah. Donny was a faithful and loyal friend. He was a master at yard work and loved the industrial field.

Donald Ray Blount, age 62, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with CIDP on October 31, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah. Everyone Donny met instantly fell in love with his good nature and genuine, positive, can-do attitude.

He truly loved his wife, Connie, and looked at her joyfully. He loved to pass candy to friends at work and could bring the morale up in any situation. Many relatives and lifelong friends will miss him.

He is survived by his lovely wife, Connie Blount, brother Gary, and his wife, Cathy, daughter Lyndsey Blount; three step-children, Rachael Harris, Grant Nord, and Shaun Nord, wife Jenelle; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Greens Lake Chapel, off Greens Lake Road, Cedar City, Utah. On Saturday November 12, 11:00 am.

Vernon Singleton, 86, passed away on October 26, 2022. Vernon was born in Springville Utah to Lowell Dean Singleton and Hope Dickinson Stillman. on September 7, 1936. Vernon had 2 brothers and 1 sister: Lavell, Harold, and Connie. Vernon moved to Cedar City, Utah in his early teens and learned the skills of farming and woodworking. After graduating high school, Vernon joined the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S. Hancock, where he learned the skill of welding.

It was during his time in the Navy that he met the love of his life Idalee Doris Coles Singleton. Vernon and Idalee were married in Alameda, California. Returning to Utah after Vernon was honorably discharged from the Navy and settled in Cedar City, Utah.

Vernon was a metal craftsman, leaving his mark throughout Cedar City in the metal work that he created through his business Singleton’s Metal which he and Idalee established in 1972 and was later renamed Construction Steel. Vernon was a respected part of the community and was considered an honest hard-working businessman.

When he wasn’t working Vernon enjoyed being outside, camping, fishing, and hunting. He was passionate about the small family farm, he loved to spend time in the alfalfa fields and loved being on his tractor taking care of the fields. Vernon and Idalee were blessed with five children: Sherrie, Julianne, Laurie, Douglas, and Connie. From this, his family grew with 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Vernon had requested a small family service. In lieu of flowers, Vernon’s family is requesting that you take in a beautiful Southern Utah sunset with those you love and that you share a fond memory of Vernon. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

April 23 1958 - October 27, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend Tressa Deon Hatch Cripps (Terri) passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2022 in Cedar City, UT. Terri was born April 23rd, 1958 in Provo, UT to Ervin Larry and Mignon Hatch. The family spent their early years in northern Utah before moving to Cedar City, shortly after which they moved to Parowan where Larry took a job teaching Art at Parowan High School.

Terri graduated from Parowan High School in 1976, after which she married David Clyde on June 11th 1976. The couple moved to Las Vegas, where she worked as a seamstress making costumes for shows at the Frontier Casino. They then moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, where their daughter Patricia Ann was born in 1982. Terri and David divorced shortly thereafter.

Terri and her daughter moved back to Utah in September, where she attended SUSC and received her Bachelors in Business Education. While doing her student teaching, she met Donald Cripps, they instantly fell in love and were married November 4th, 1988 in the St. George Temple. Their newly formed family lived in Hurricane for a few years before moving back to Cedar City, where they spent their remaining years.

Terri’s greatest passion was music; whether it be singing, playing piano and guitar, or listening to classic country, showtunes, and gospel music. She also deeply enjoyed crafting and sewing in many different forms and could always be found working on a project of some kind. She greatly enjoyed a good board or card game, and her family and friends will testify that she was a fierce competitor at such. Her favorite past time, however, was simply spending time with her family and friends. She always made everyone feel that they were loved and accepted, whether they were family or not.

Terri is survived by her father E. Larry Hatch, her sisters Patti (Armando) Olvera, Kayrene (Scott) Bishop, daughter Tricia (John) Adams, son Rob (Chelsea) Cripps, and six grandchildren: Gideon, Serenity, Gavin, Jasper, Joshua, and Rebecca. She was proceeded in death by her mother Mignon Hatch, and her husband Donald Cripps.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of IHC Cedar City Hospital, Zion’s Way Home Health, Dr. Ken Baird, and Dr. Jason North and staff, for the wonderful care she received in her final years.

There will be a viewing on Thursday evening at the same location from 6-8pm. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 4th at 11:30am at the LDS Chapel located at 520 South 1100 West. A visitation will also be held prior to the services (10-11am). Graveside services will follow at the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Hughes Mortuary.

Robert Garn Barnson, 76, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born September 17, 1946, in Salina, Utah, to Garn Riley Barnson and Bobbie Gleave Barnson. He married Ann Marie DeLange, on July 3, 1967, in the St. George temple.

Robert graduated from Piute High School in 1965. He spent 3 years in the Army, from November 1966 to September 1969, one of those years in Korea. He and Ann made their life in Cedar City where he worked for IML Freight Lines. In 1987 he became an agent for Motor Cargo Freight Lines as the owner of Utah/Arizona Trucklines. He worked and ran the company until his retirement in 2010. His daughter still owns and runs the company today.

Robert loved to raise Quarter Horses and he loved to share his knowledge of horses with his family and others. He loved the outdoors and loved to hunt, fish and camp. He and Ann spent many summer weekends on the mountain.

Robert’s later years were spent in leather work. He repaired old saddles and made beautiful leather belts and tack. Anything to do with leather, he could figure out how to do it.

Robert loved his family and was so proud of his children. He told them all often and he told everyone he talked to about their accomplishments. He was also proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert and Ann have 4 children, 16 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. When the grandchildren were little, they would get a “Pocket Dollar” when they gave him a hug as they left. Now, his great-grandchildren get a “Pocket Two-Dollar” every time they hug him as they leave.

Robert was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He believed strongly in Eternal life and was met by those family members gone before.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie DeLange Barnson of Cedar City, Utah; children, Robert Shawn (Jackie) Barnson, Washington Utah; Lori Ann Barnson, Cedar City, Utah; Robin Laree Barnson, Cedar City, Utah; Carrie LaBeth (Jared) Leishman, Washington, Utah; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Willie (Cathy) Barnson, Lynn (Laurie) Barnson, Lonnie Barnson; sister, Jennie (Lynn) Bogart; sister-in-law, Linda Barnson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Garn and Bobbie Barnson; 2 grandchildren, Coy Robert Barnson, and Brittany Barnson; brother, Barry Barnson; mother and father-in-law, Joseph Leland DeLange and Eda LaBeth DeLange.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 12:00 pm in the Enoch West Stake Center, 3575 No Minersville Highway, Cedar City, Utah. Friends may call at the Southern Utah Mortuary 190 N 300 W Cedar City, Utah Friday, November 4, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the Chapel Saturday, November 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow the services in the Cedar City Cemetery with military rites, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Larry Chester Stubbs, 82, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2022, surrounded by his sweet wife and family in Cedar City, Utah. He was born December 10, 1939, in Cedar City, Utah, to Chester Stubbs and Mary Lefevre Stubbs. He married Rebecca Challis, on September 16, 1965, in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Larry grew up in a small home in Parowan, Utah. He had 7 brothers and sisters. He loved life and learned to work hard on the family farm milking cows before and after school, helping his dad, eating his mother’s chocolates, and showing sheep which started a long legacy for his grandchildren to follow.

Larry graduated from Parowan High School in 1958, where he loved playing football for the RAMS. He attended a year of college before serving 2 ½ years in the France, Belgium Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After his mission he went to the College of Southern Utah where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. On September 16, 1965, he married his eternal companion Rebecca in the Salt Lake Temple and they began their lifetime together.

While going to school he and Steve Steffensen earned money for their families doing a small landscaping business which he continued for most of his life. They also lived and worked in the Imperial 400 Motel where their first child was born. He began teaching in Moab, Utah. In the summer he worked doing jeep tours and guiding Jet Boats down the Green River. They then moved back to Cedar City where he taught school at South Elementary and Cedar Middle School for the next 28 years. While teaching, he also worked doing landscaping at Three Fountains and delivering papers to the paperboys. He retired from the Iron County School District after 30 years of teaching.

After retirement, Larry drove a school bus for over 5 years. He and Becky loved traveling together with many friends and family. Together they traveled to Mt. Rushmore, Oceanside and Indio California, Branson, Missouri, Alaska, and the Mediterranean just to name a few.

Larry loved to work in his vegetable and flower garden. He loved flowers and took great pride in his yard and garden. He loved spending time in the mountains camping with Becky and family, and in his younger years, he loved taking his boys and all their friends snow skiing and snowmobiling. He had a love-hate relationship with the Utah Jazz and BYU, and, as a secret passion, he loved being a “creative” cook. His Cheese Balls will be greatly missed.

Larry loved spending time with his family and was so proud of all of his children and their accomplishments. He and Becky rarely missed a family event and all of their activities including, but not limited to, livestock shows, rodeos, dance recitals, wrestling matches, football and softball games, swimming, recitals and Christmas programs.

He was also proud of and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. Larry and Becky have 7 children, 26 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Every time they came to visit, he would scoop them up, bounce them on his knee while singing, “This is the way the ladies ride…..” We know that he is now singing that to baby Ollie in heaven.

Larry was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in countless callings including High Councilman, Bishop, and spent many years in the Boy Scouts. Larry and Becky served a church service mission and worked in the Cedar City, Utah Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Challis of Cedar City, Utah; children, Richard Lawrence (Janette) Stubbs, Cedar City, Utah; Gregory James (Becky) Stubbs, Tooele, Utah; Kyle Challis (Lori) Stubbs, Cedar City, Utah; Brandon (Kelly) Stubbs, Kanab, Utah; Anthony Wade (Krista) Stubbs, Carlsbad, California; Timothy Challis (Steffani) Stubbs, Spanish Fork, Utah; Amy Rebecca (Brian) Hollingshead, Minersville, Utah; 26 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Stubbs; sister, Marietta Orton; Linda Meacham; sister-in-law, DeAnn Stubbs and David Orton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mary Stubbs; 1 great-grandchild Oliver James Stubbs; brothers, Homer Stubbs, Howard Stubbs, Bobby Stubbs; sisters, Betty Perkins, mother and father-in-law, James Wood and Ruth Mackay Challis.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Cedar 4th Ward Building at 500 W 400 N, Cedar City, Utah. Friends may call at the Cedar City, Utah 4th Ward Building on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the 4th Ward Chapel on Wednesday, November 2nd from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow the services in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

The world was blessed when Joan Marie Eliason was born on December 5, 1942. On October 15, 2022, it became a sadder, less bright world without her in it.

Joan was a beautiful, fiercely independent, strong, humble, selfless, wise, tough lady, along with being a caring wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, friend, neighbor, and volunteer. She passed away a few months shy of her 80th birthday, from complications related to her third encounter with ovarian cancer. She had the gumption to get through this third bout, but her body finally said, “Enough.”

Joan had the unique talent for collecting friends, accentuated by her non-judgmental approach to relationships and the rare ability to love unconditionally. Throughout her career and work life, she actively supported her husband’s passion for archery, which took her many places to visit and live. Her strong Norwegian family network, and love for travel, provided the opportunity for Mom to make friends worldwide. So many people at home and around the world grew to appreciate her compassion and humor - and to love her as the special person she surely was.

Joan was a good cook (oh, her lasagna!) and enjoyed entertaining family, friends and newcomers. This was a good fit as she often hosted national and international archers (and their partners) in her home. If you ever had a seat at her table, either volunteering to calculate scorecards (by hand, with pencils) at yet another archery tournament, or at her home, enjoying “happy hour” or a meal, you felt warmly welcomed and happily appreciated, and your glass was likely never empty. Drop-ins would get a glass and a plate of whatever was available. She was the giving-est person you could ever meet, and never sought credit or recognition for herself.

Joan was raised in Seattle, Washington, the only child of John Edwin Knudson and Vivian (Lunde) Knudson. She was lucky to be a beach kid, spending summers at Vashon Island, Hood Canal and at her family home in the Ballard neighborhood during the school year. She graduated from Ballard High School in 1961, where she was Girls Club President. Ballard was the hub of Scandinavian immigrants, including most of her grandparents.

After a semester at Washington State University, she returned home to attend the University of Washington and work for the Washington State Ferry System. She was informed of the company rules, that employees were not allowed to date any of the crew. Although Joan was generally always a dutiful rule follower, she saw someone who caught her eye.

Joan married the love of her life, Edwin Eliason, on March 12, 1965, following his military service in Vietnam. She mailed homemade chocolate chip cookies to his barracks every week, packed in popcorn, not ever knowing whether Ed would receive them. Joan and Ed enjoyed a lifetime of travel adventures, almost always archery related, including the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany; Pan-American games in South America; tournaments in Costa Rica, Japan, Norway, and many other places, including Miami, Ohio, for many US National tournaments. Joan’s favorite stops were New Zealand, Australia, and Tahiti, in case your own bucket list needs some suggestions. More favorite travel memories were snowmobiling trips with her “Girls” in Yaak, Montana, beachcombing in Sanibel, Florida, sailing trips in the BVI, and Walt Disney World, a grandmother’s dream.

Ed and Joan were married for 57 years, and Dad admits he had no idea how spoiled he has been. The couple relocated for employment opportunities first in Fort Bragg (when the Army said so), back home to Seattle, then Charlotte, North Carolina, returning to Seattle, and then Stansbury Park, Utah, making wonderful friends along each stop. Joan developed her career in banking and supply chain management. Eventually, she became purchasing manager and key account manager for Cardinal Health. One career highlight was being in charge of supplying all of the medical stations for the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. She didn’t really get excited about earning free tickets to the Foo Fighters Olympic Celebration Concert / Medals Ceremony, but attended anyway.

Joan was blessed with a son, John Eliason (Charise,) from Ed’s previous marriage, and a daughter, Kristie (David McMullin.) Joan recently traveled to Seattle to visit family, friends and landmarks, recounting so many happy memories. She was the best mother and grandmother on earth, and was a mentor and “parent” to so many who weren’t blood related. That was the fun of having a relatively small family of her own, she adopted others and collected friends.

Joan and Ed “retired” in Chekshani Cliffs, Utah, where they have enjoyed close friendships with their neighborhood family. They continued to volunteer countless hours coordinating archery events for both Utah Summer Games and Huntsman Senior Games. Joan and Ed enjoyed serving with the Cedar City Lions Club and are grateful for these friendships.

She lived to see both of her granddaughters, Janelle and Cassie Eliason, graduate from nursing school at Gonzaga University, following years of beautiful dance recitals. She also saw her grandson, Cooper McMullin, graduate from Canyon View High School with honors, and attended all of his football and lacrosse games. That was a rewarding 8 years, serving as motivation to put cancer in the background to concentrate on her priority of living her life. Joan was also an avid snow skier until her early 70s. Her goal was always to keep up with her grandkids.

Joan’s family is grateful to all of her caregivers, especially those at Sun Tree Hospice, and the Cedar City / St. George Intermountain Hospitals, and Southern Utah Mortuary. We honor the heroes at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, where she had her initial successful ovarian cancer surgery in 2014. Special appreciation goes to the employees at the Cedar City Cancer Center. Mom considered this team as her friends. She didn’t mind going to her quarterly follow up appointments to visit with these special and kind people. This is a lot of words to honor others, and this is how Joan would have wanted her obituary written. In fact, she’d probably prefer we led with this paragraph and skipped the rest.

To honor our Mom, Joan Knudson Eliason, give extra hugs to someone, don’t allow guilt or worry into your life, and say “Cheers” or the Norwegian “Skál” while sharing drinks with friends. In true “Joan” fashion, she did not want a funeral service of any kind. We’ll likely celebrate her life as a family for her upcoming 80th birthday. (It’s a surprise, so don’t tell her!) If you have a memory to share, or advice for her family going forward, please email [email protected].

You are also welcome to make a donation to the Intermountain Cancer Center in Cedar City, or take treats to the deserving team there. Donations can also be made to the organizations named above, where Joan and Ed volunteered so much of their time, or to any local archery organization you support. Joan’s family is so very grateful for all the support and complete love shown for her and all of us.

Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Brent Turek is a husband, father, brother and friend, who dedicated his life to the care of those around him.

Brent passed away on October 28, 2022, at age 77 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He died at home, hand in hand with his eternal companion, surrounded by family.

Brent grew up running the hills near Hatch, UT, working for the National Parks in Southern Utah, and playing a lot of really good basketball. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South America and Texas. He was sealed to Lyn Marie Jones in 1969, and together they raised seven children.

He was a Psychologist for several large companies around the US, and then came home to Southern Utah in 1996 to open his own practice. Brent and Lyn served a mission together in Martin’s Cove, WY. Brent knew his Savior, and developed that relationship over a lifetime. He endured well, through all of the ups and downs, with God and his wife by his side.

Brent was always available to listen, and he put his family first. He showed his love by watching his children in countless concerts and sports, spending days in the car on family vacations, working long and thankless days to support his family financially, sending flowers home every week during the long, dark Michigan winters, giving financial help to his adult children, fulfilling callings, ministering to everyone, and just showing up every day for those around him.

He is remembered as selfless, intellectual, dedicated, honorable, dependable, faithful, witty, and attentive.

Brent was preceded in death by his parents (Edward and Julia), 3 siblings (Vince, Kathy, and Ed), and grandson (Paul).

He is survived by his wife, Lyn, brother, Wynn (Shauna) Turek of Washington, UT, seven children: Barbara (Dan) Merritt of Afton, WY, Brian (Jolie) Turek of Challis, ID, Marsha (Colby) Gull of Laramie, WY, Jenny (Robert) Jones of Cedar City, UT, John (Kaycee) Turek of Cedar City, UT, Anna (Ben) Bigelow of Norman, OK, Kent (Alyssa) Turek of Blanding, UT, and 28 grandchildren.

Thank you to Ethan Bunker with Sun Tree Hospice for his compassionate care and support.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 4, at 9am, at the Cedar West Stake Center. The funeral will follow, at 11am. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org .

Bradley “Scott” Stephens passed away on October 25, 2022, in St. George, Utah. He was born April 20, 1950, in Cedar City, Utah to Floyd and Laurel “Joy” Olds Stephens. On July 4, 1977, he met Elaine Cottam Stephens and there were fireworks. They were married in the St. George Temple on July 14th, 1978.

Scott grew up in Cedar City. He served in the Vancouver/British Columbia mission. After their marriage, Scott and Elaine lived briefly in Cedar before settling down in nearby Enoch where they raised their three children. Scott loved music and playing and collecting instruments, especially guitar, but also mandolin, autoharp, harmonica, and kalimba. He enjoyed astronomy, and his family have many great memories of seeing meteor showers, eclipses, and star watching together. Scott liked repairing and rebuilding computers. He was a great photographer. He also enjoyed playing card and board games, especially with his family.

Scott is survived by his wife Elaine and their children Jolyn Ann Stephens, Elizabeth Jane Stephens, and Michael Scott Stephens all of Cedar City, Utah. He is also survived by his sister Tawnya Stephens and her family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Sharon (Stephens) Dunyon and Laurie Jill Stephens.

The family would like to thank the following: Intermountain Health Care in Cedar City and St. George for their hard work and care in Scott’s last hours. The Gold Cross Ambulance team for their care and professionalism. All the staff at Cedar City Color Country Physical Therapy for their love, attention, and getting him from a walker to be able to walk with his cane and with no assistance. Dr. Jason North and his amazing staff for his care, his loving attention, and dad jokes. Peter Wallace for great massage therapy and fun stories. And finally, the Garden Park Ward Bishop David Culler and the Relief Society and Compassionate Service.

For those who wish to assist with funeral expenses an account has been set up at Mountain America Credit Union under the name Scott Stephens Memorial.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden Park Ward, 451 E Midvalley Rd in Enoch, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:00am-10:45am. Prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Enoch Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

William Whitelaw Dover (Bill) passed away at his home on the family farm in Beryl, UT on October 18th, 2022. Bill was born May 20th, 1976, in Monticello, UT to Lewis and Melissa (Whitelaw) Dover.

Bill manifested exceptional intelligence early in life. He taught himself how to play the cello, guitar, and piano. He graduated from Cedar High School, and attended college at SUU. He served a mission for the LDS church in Tucson, AZ - Spanish speaking. Bill also learned how to speak German.

He worked as a youth counselor at several group homes in the Cedar City area. Bill always thought of others before himself, and was adored by his nieces and nephews. He was fun to be around.

He is survived by his parents (Lewis and Melissa); brothers: Edward (Liz) Dover, John (Elizabeth) Dover, James (Jennie) Dover, Richard Dover, and sisters: Elizabeth (Patrick) Hill, Kathryn (Zach) Jones.

There will be a viewing held for Bill at the Newcastle, UT church in the relief society room, Thursday October 27th at 11:00 am. Followed by a graveside service at the cemetery in Enterprise, UT at 1:00pm under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolence can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

Thomas Lawrence Mahr, 76, passed away on 10/18/22 at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah. He was born 12/05/45 in Newark, NJ to Lawrence Mahr and Mary Kowalevich. He grew up in Newark, went to trade school, and married Cathy Mahr.

Tom was a highly skilled machinist and worked for Kennametal for 30 years. After which he retired to take care of his children and spend time on his hobbies. Those included fishing, collecting silver, researching the existence of aliens, and discussing the conspiracies surrounding them.

He is survived by his wife Cathy, Tommy (son), Melinda Mahr (daughter) in Riverton, WY, Donata Buchanan (daughter) in Cedar City, UT, Migual Mahr (son) in American Fork, UT, Danny Mahr (brother), and Wesley Mahr (brother). He has 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720). A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary. You can access the live stream for Thomas’s service on his obituary page. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

Leslie Kathleen (West) Kupfer, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Parowan surrounded by her loving family on October 20, 2022. Leslie was born April 20, 1948 in Tulsa, OK to Ben F. and Kathleen F. (Christian) West. Eventually, the family moved to Antioch, CA where she spent her school years.

She met Carl F. Davis, Jr at Antioch High School and they married in January 1967. Together they had five children that they raised in Escalante and Cedar City, Utah. Leslie had a variety of jobs, mostly working in the healthcare field, as a receptionist, an EMT, and a Medical Transcriptionist. In 1995 Leslie met Lee Kupfer, her “Knight in Shining Armor,” and they married in 1996 and she was blessed to add Lee’s five children to her family.

Leslie and Lee enjoyed 26 happy years together traveling, camping, having morning coffee on the porch and spending time with their family, especially their children and grandchildren. Nothing gave Leslie greater joy than being with her family. Leslie enjoyed using her free time to create treasured gifts like cross stitch pictures, flower arrangements, wreaths, and quilts. She was meticulous about choosing gifts that were perfect for everyone. Leslie appreciated a great thunderstorm, loved spring and summer but hated snow.

Leslie had a talent for making a house a home by filling it with beautiful items both inside and out. Leslie had a passion for cooking and baking and sharing those talents with everyone. She delighted in trying new recipes and always adjusted them to make them even better. There was never a person that left her house hungry as her food was some of the best around. Her most requested recipes were her amazing Chinese food, her cornbread, and her cornbread dressing.

Leslie’s children would like to thank Lee for caring for their mom with such deep love and unwavering devotion, especially during the last few months. Leslie is survived by her husband Lee, her sister Benita (Skip) Hickok, her children Kimberly (Chris Carlson) Davis (Brennen, Alex, Sawyer), Beau (Laurie) Davis (Brendan, Cody, PJ, Courtney), Katie (Bob) Dobson (Seth, Garrett), Bradley Davis West (Chandler), Steven (Raschelle) Davis (Blair, Lela, Gabriel, Delana, Samuel), and her step-children Kamas (Shozo) Uchimura (Aisa, Isaac), Kian Kupfer, Shasta Kupfer (Kurstee, Pierce, Bobby), Josh (Emily) Kupfer (Shelby, Lucien, Leah), and 11 great-grandchildren.

Leslie was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law Ron Wood, her step-daughter Kori Kupfer and grandson Bridger West. There will be a Celebration of Life open house Sunday, October 30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., at The Barn at Cedar Meadows. Located at 1491 West 3000 North, Cedar City, UT 84721

Loving husband, father, papa and great grandpa passed away peacefully October 11, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Steve was a man with a big heart. He would do anything for anyone. He loved to go fishing, camping, being outdoors, hunting and making things out of wood. His favorite time was playing with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Pamela; his kids Steven, Jessie and Michelle, Christopher, Laura and Justin Bowler, Leroy Collins, Cody Collins and Kelsey Thorsby. Grandkids Gage, Thristian, Skyler, Justin, Serenity, Ashton, Kyrsten, Kailee, Kadence, Jayden, Evelen, Justice David and Aria. Great-grandkids Finlee and Javian. Brother Kenneth Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Helen Collins; brothers Arnold, Donny and Billy. You will truly by missed but never forgotten. We can say he left a special mark in this world with his kind hearted and loving presence. Until we meet again.

A memorial service for Steve will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 3:00 pm and will be held at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W., Cedar City, UT 84720). Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Michael Ryan Steed rushed his way into this world eight weeks early on April 29, 2015. A true champion, he fought his way out of the NICU to come home perfectly healthy with his loving parents after only 2 1/2 weeks. He grew fast. He grew and he grew and he grew, and soon he towered over the other children his age. It wasn’t just his stature that stood out from the rest.

Before the age of two, Michael spoke in full sentences and had the soul of one far beyond his years. His parents nurtured his perfect manners and impeccable learning skills. They encouraged his kindness and creativity; and these sprung out of him as a fountain. Thoughtful, smart, caring, silly, energetic, and so kind; Michael was a true force on this earth and never did one meet such a sweet boy! His intense love of play was unleashed in make believe games, trucks, and mud fun with his sweet brother, Gabriel, who looked up to him with love and admiration. He was a playful, and enthusiastic big brother to Gabe and he loved his little brother deeply.

He enjoyed - hiking in the forest, where every stick became a mighty sword to defend from the imaginary monsters behind each tree; riding or driving anything with a motor and a throttle, especially his four-wheeler; and playing the floor is lava, tag, hide and seek, or any other game as long as it was with his cousins. He relished - tickle fights and going to work with his dad in the big, mighty machines; reading with or playing on the beach with his mom; and anything his grandparents were doing if he could come along. He was always up for adventures. He was the first to offer help to any child or adult who looked in need. And without fail he was the first to pop up like a daisy bright and early every morning ready to take on the day.

On October 7, 2022, Michael was taken from this world far earlier than his loved ones ever imagined by a terrible car accident. His beautiful spirit went from one loving father’s arms into another’s. Michael is survived by too many loved ones to count, but most especially by his mother and father, Taylor and Dustin Steed, his brother, Gabriel Steed, his grandparents, Milton and Cindee Steed and Alden and Debby Lewis, as well as his many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

A viewing was held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Friday October 14th 2022 from 4pm-6pm. A memorial service was held Saturday October 15th 2022 at 12pm at Woods Ranch Park up Cedar Canyon on SR-14. There was food and kid’s games after the service and sweet memories of Michael shared in the family memory book to cherish in the future. Flowers can be sent from any florist in town to Southern Utah Mortuary. Donations can be sent to @ Michaelsfund on Venmo or the gofundme “Michael Steed Memorial”. ‘Till we meet again, sweet, darling boy.

Final Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Lylis Jensen Blair, age 81 of Kanarraville, Utah died Wednesday, October 12 th, 2022, at Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City, Utah after a short illness. Lylis was born on March 18 th, 1941, in Rupert, Idaho to Lyman and Aileen Jensen. She was the third of six children. She worked many hours with her siblings and parents on their family farm in the fields, garden and kitchen. She learned to cook and bake from both her parents. She graduated from Othello High School in Washington in 1959 and left that fall to attend beauty school in Provo, Utah. She was a hair stylist for many years and was the best at what she did.

Lylis married the love of her life, Dennis Marion Blair on February 4th, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on their first anniversary and made their home in Kanarraville, Utah. She was single one day and the next day the stepmother of four boys ages 5, 6, 9 and 10.

Lylis was an active member of the LDS Church and served in various callings. She was fond of music, and in her earlier years she sang in a piano bar, and she also sang solos at various church functions, funerals, baptisms etc. for friends and loved ones. She loved to crochet and knit. She won ribbons for her afghans at the county fair. Her grandchildren were the recipients of many of her homemade blankets, quilts, hats, scarves and dish cloths. She enjoyed sewing and made many of her own clothes. She also loved doing crafts, painting, reading, listening to music and watching her favorite movies and sports.

Lylis is survived by her brother Cleon Jensen of Twin Falls, Idaho, sister, JoAnn (Jerry) Gross of Twin Falls, Idaho, sister, Verus Young of Las Vegas, Nevada, brother, Bernie (Virginia) Jensen of Rock Springs, Wyoming, brother, Darryl (Donnie) Jensen of Mattawa, Washington, three stepsons, Dennis Daniel Blair (Brenda) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jack Dean Blair (Roselyn) of Ridgefield, Washington, Richard Alan Blair of Kingman, Arizona, daughter-in-law Olena (Sam) Taylor of Cedar City, Utah, and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Lylis was preceded in death by her parents Lyman and Aileen Jensen, her husband Dennis Marion Blair, stepson Joseph Andrew Blair, sister-in-law Connie Jensen and brother-in-law Larry Young.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 17th, 2022, at noon at the Kanarraville LDS chapel (80 South Main Street). A viewing was held prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Interment was in the Kanarraville Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

The family would like to thank the many friends, family, and care providers who spent countless hours caring for Lylis. There are too many to mention here, but she loved and appreciated every one of them.

Glen L. Halterman, one of Iron County’s notable citizens, passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 95.

He was born December 4, 1926, in Enoch, Utah to Millard Jay and Pearl Halterman. He received his Elementary education in a little one-room house in Enoch Valley and his High School education in Cedar City, Utah. Right out of high school he joined the United States Navy and served in World War II. There he sacrificed his own well-being through his service in the Pacific Theatre during that war, and again as he took part in the atomic testing on the Marshall Islands following the conflict. Taken seriously ill as a result of the radiation he was exposed to during these tests, he refused to succumb to the illness and pain of cancer, and instead defeated the disease with a courage and grace that have inspired countless others in their own battles with serious health problems.

He married “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him”, Flora ReNee Skougard June 1st, 1949, in the St. George Utah Temple and they moved to Parowan Utah where he has resided ever since. They have 4 children, 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Glen is a respected farmer and sheep rancher and through his progressive techniques he has been featured in many publications. He was the first in the Parowan Valley to install a sprinkling system on his farm, despite everyone’s recommendations not to. Other farmers soon followed his example when they saw how successful it was. Not only is Glen a respected farmer, but he has also served on several civic and community committees. He served on the Iron County School Board for 18 years, where he was instrumental for getting a new High School in Parowan. It was of the utmost importance to him that his children received the best education possible. He was a member of the Iron County Fair Board for 16 years, an Iron County Commissioner for 2 years, a member of the Soil Conservation Board for 38 years, served on the Planning & Zoning Board 8 years, has been a member of the Southern Utah University Agricultural Department Advisory Board for 14 years, and served as Parowan City Mayor for 4 years.

Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been an extremely important part of his life. Here he has held many top administrative callings. He has served as a High Councilman in the Parowan Stake, he served as a councilman in the Bishopric, and served as the Bishop to the Parowan 2nd Ward. He then was called to the Southern Utah University Stake in Cedar City, Utah where he was called to be a High Councilman two separate times for a total of 6+ years.

Glen has shown in every way the spirit of dedication, the service of a hard worker, a family man and a friend.

He is preceded in death by his wife ReNee, his parents, 5 brothers, Jay, Eugene, George, Richard and Frank as well as 4 sisters, Thora, Lynette, Barbara and Susanne.

He is survived by one sister, Joyce Cook, his 4 children, Clair Halterman, Paulette (Phillip) Burt, Flora (Philip) Sudweeks, Judy (Paul) McGarrell, his 4 grandchildren Tressa (Kevin) Merill, Jason (Jenny) Halterman, Matthew (Misti) Sudweeks, Chelsy (Josh) Judd. His great-grandchildren Bronxton, Tess & Wesley, Courtney, Sydney, Skyler & Grayson, Caleb, Sadie & Janie, Jameson & Kennedy. 2 great great grandchildren, Brody & Paisley. Glen and ReNee are also survived by their Honorary Family of Monte & Connie Lloyd.

The family wishes to thank Anna, his nurse from Zion’s Way for her tender care.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Parowan 2nd Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 6-8 pm and Saturday prior to the funeral from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be at the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Charlene Fay Rosskopf, born November 15, 1938, in Hanford, California, passed away October 14, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah. Her parents were Winfield Kilmer and Harriet Verkuyl Kilmer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald, and her sister, Rae Birch. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Forbush, three children: Robert (Sybil) Rosskopf, Jerri (Thomas) Fuhriman, and Jennifer (Mark) Ganowsky, 9 grandchildren: David (Jennifer), Cari (Bill), Kelli (Jason), Derek (Elizabeth), Tyler, Beth, Nicole (Mike), Rose (Enrique), and Jenny, and her 17 great-grandchildren. She loved and cherished time spent with each one of her family and was so proud of their many accomplishments.

Charlene came from very humble circumstances. She found the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a teen, joining the LDS Church, which then went on to greatly influence her life for good, as well as that of her family. Her favorite callings were teaching Relief Society and Visiting Teaching.

Charlene attended high school in Stockton, California, where she enjoyed participating in theater and acting in productions. After graduating from high school, she moved to Los Angeles where she met the love of her life on the beach. With a whirlwind courtship, they were engaged in two weeks and married six months later, on December 28, 1957. After Don joined the LDS church, they (and their first two children) were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity on August 25, 1962.

Charlene loved all animals, but particularly dogs and horses. She was gifted at breeding both and producing champions. She was also an accomplished artist in sketching, oil painting, and ceramics. She had many interests, some of which were: bowling, square dancing, watching old movies, playing games, reading, and spending time with family.

Her accomplishments include graduating as a sign language interpreter, being TOPS Queen of California, and serving as a Docent at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, at the Enoch 5th Ward Building, 2233 East Village Green Road, Enoch, Utah, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call Friday morning 9:30 to 10:30 prior to services. Interment will be at the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Affordable Funeral Services.

The family wish to thank the many people that visited, loved, and served Charlene over the years, as well as the caring employees of Autumn Park.

Online Condolences can be sent to her memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com.

Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Margaret Ann Buhr Reynolds, passed away on October 5, 2022.

Margaret was born on November 18, 1935, in San Acacio, Colorado to Joseph Augustine Anthony (Gus) Buhr and Zelda Luster Buhr. Her daddy was a farmer, and her mom was a stay at home mother and wife to Margaret and her siblings; Eddie, Tommy, Barbara & Richard. As a young girl, Margaret loved music, participated in ROTC, played softball and basketball, and then attended Adams State College.

She was raised in the Catholic church, but always felt like there was more to life. She converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in her early years. She loved the gospel, and served faithfully in many callings but one of her favorites was serving as a Temple Ordinance Worker in the St. George, Utah Temple with her husband, Ira.

Margaret met her cowboy, the love of her life, Ira Edwin Reynolds, and they quickly were married on October 2, 1954. It was love at first sight! They had a beautiful life together, raising their 11 children, in Kirtland, New Mexico. They were blessed with 4 daughters and 7 sons. Along with 11 children, they raised several animals, but her dogs were like 2nd children, especially Mickey, Skeeter, Shep and Max. Oh, she spoiled her dogs!

Ira & Margaret were sealed for all time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in August 1960. In 1992, Ira and Margaret lost their son, Steven in a tragic car accident. In 1996, they moved to Cedar City to retire and be closer to children and grandchildren. While living in Cedar City, Ira and Margaret were members of the Pioneer Park Ward, and they made many friends. She started a crafting business with her daughters, and had a craft booth at Country & More where she sold a variety of silk floral arrangements and handmade birdhouses. Ira passed away in December 2016, leaving Margaret to navigate a new life without her sweetheart. In 2020, she moved to Santaquin, Utah to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Rodney Doolin, who tenderly cared for her until her passing.

There was no one else more Christ-like or kinder than her. Margaret was a mother figure and friend to everyone she met. She had a way of making everyone feel like they were special, and important to her. Margaret’s kitchen is where the best memories were made–whether it was making her famous cinnamon rolls, teaching a grandchild how to create one of her favorite recipes, canning peaches, working on a floral arrangement or sitting around the table playing card games and laughing with her family-her kitchen was the heart of the home! Margaret loved holidays–whether it was Valentine's Day, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas–her home was decorated with cute decor and she always had treats ready for her grandkids and the neighborhood kids. A few of her other talents included quilting, crafting, gardening and party planning. She enjoyed cheering on the Denver Broncos and Utah Jazz, even though most of her family was cheering for the Dallas Cowboys!

Margaret lived a good life, she was beautiful inside and out, she was kind, compassionate and Christ-like. She loved her Savior, and loved her family. A few days before she passed, she was concerned with how she was going to feed everyone one last meal, and insisted that meal included homemade pies!

Margaret was known by many names–Margaret, Honey, Mom, Grandma, Sister Reynolds, but the one that fit her best was Mama! She will be missed, but she left us with a lifetime of memories, and qualities that will be passed on for generations to come.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Cheryl of Brigham City, Utah; Bonnie of Santaquin, Utah; Shelly of Roy, Utah; and Jennifer of Bountiful, Utah. Her sons, Tom of Spanish Fork, Utah; Wayne of Farmington, New Mexico; Gene of Provo, Utah; Michael of Cedar City; Jonathan of Cedar City, Utah; and Jeremy of St. George, Utah. She is also survived by a very special daughter-in-law, Tami Reynolds-Call and her husband, Vaughn Call of West Point, Utah, along with many other special daughters & sons in law. Ira and Margaret were blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved brother, Richard Buhr of Denver, Colorado, as well as many friends and extended family members. She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Ira; her son, Anthony Steven Reynolds; her favorite canine son, Max; her parents and siblings; a granddaughter, Betsy Carpenter; a grandson, Cristian Luke Lashinske; and two sons in law, Dennis Carpenter and Bo Heath.

A very special thank you to her Hospice Team from Inhabit and her sweet Hospice Nurse Dena who cared for her in the final months of her life.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. at Canyon View Stake Center, Cedar City, Utah. Her burial will be at 11:00 A.M. at the Cedar City Cemetery. Following her burial, please join with the family for her Celebration of Life at the Canyon View Stake Center Chapel.

Arrangements are being provided by Brown Family Mortuary of Santaquin, Utah. Thank you Brother Brown for your tender, compassionate care of our mother.

In lieu of flowers or donations, please consider donating to your favorite charity or the Marine Corps League of Cedar City, Detachment # 1315, in honor of Margaret Reynolds.

For those unable to attend in person, please join us via Zoom. A link will be provided on the Brown Family Mortuary Website.

Steven “Stubby” Glade Stubbs was a caring father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully on September 22, 2022, at age 52. His battle with various medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Stubby had a great sense of humor, and even on his hardest days, he would try to make light of things and make someone laugh. Dad jokes were his forte, and his laugh was contagious.

Stubby was born to Larry and Sandra Stubbs on September 6, 1970, in Page, Arizona. He was the third of six children. As a young boy, his family moved to California, and then Glendale and Litchfield, Arizona, and in his teen years, his family relocated to Virgin, Utah. During this time, Stubby attended Hurricane High School where he made many friends for life. His close friend group referred to themselves as “The Dudes,” and when they would see each other, even to this day, they would greet each other with a head nod and a low growl. “Mmmbeeehh.”

Following graduation, Stubby served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arcadia, California. Upon return, he was married a couple of times. From each marriage, he gained his greatest treasures, his children. Family was everything to him. In 1996, already having one young daughter, he then took on four rambunctious boys under the age of nine. With five children to care for Stubby gave his everything to provide for his family; at one point working three jobs just to be sure his children wanted for nothing. He was later blessed with two more children, and his love for all of them was unmatched.

Those who knew Stubby would describe him as a tenderhearted, loving man who always put everyone else first. Everything he did in life was for the happiness of others. He was constantly learning, and he could probably tell you about almost anything you wanted to know.

Stubby was proud to be an American and valued his rights. He had an extensive firearm and mountain man collection. His family enjoyed going shooting with him. He also appreciated the heritage and culture of his Celtic ancestry; especially the music. A meaningful song would often bring tears to his eyes.

Steven Glade Stubbs blessed the lives of those around him with his faith, his humor, his passions, and his graceful manor. He is a hero in the way he has loved and supported his family. He is an amazing example of compassion, pride, and strength in will. He took on more in his life than anyone could have expected him to, and through his efforts, we have been blessed with strength, humility, chivalry, and so many meaningful memories.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 AM at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720. Funeral services will be held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM (10-7 “Out of Service”). Final Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Rae Marker Mace, 98, died on September 25, 2022, in Henderson, Nevada.

Born August 17, 1924, in Cedar City, Utah to Lawrence Foy and Annie Earl Marker, Rae was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Rae was an instructor of graduate courses at UNLV and a guidance counselor with the Clark County School District, counseling children at John C. Fremont Junior High School. She attended universities in Nevada, Utah, Texas, and California, earning a Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees in education and counseling. She was a member of the UNR Alumni Association.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews who will dearly miss her adventure-filled stories, pitch-perfect singing voice, and loving concern. Other survivors include her cousins and great nieces and nephews.

Interment was in the Cedar City Utah Cemetery on September 30, 2022, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org .

Michael Patrick Williams, age 57, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

Michael was born on March 10, 1965, in Indio, California to Joyce Elaine Cavanaugh and Gene Williams. He spent the better part of his first 12 years growing up in Las Vegas, NV. From that point on most of his time was split between California and Brian Head, where as a teenager he spent countless hours camping with his buddy Chip in the mountains near Cedar Breaks.

It’s important to note that he sincerely enjoyed and delighted in teasing his sisters during his adolescence.

Michael loved spending time in Gonzaga Bay, Baja Mexico with his family where you would find him driving a dune buggy around the desert, cold Pacifico in hand. It’s also rumored that he was spotted on several occasions riding the fin of a whale shark around the bay.

He adored his mother and took pride in being her handyman and long-distance taxi driver. He also enjoyed Sunday dinners; he just didn’t enjoy showing up for them. In Michael like fashion, he was able to get curbside delivery each Sunday from his niece Karlee.

He always made friends easily and had a lot of them, where some credit could be given to his ability to barbecue some of the tastiest carne asada around.

Michael had a kind heart and a contagious laughter. The kind that you can’t help but smile when you hear. He carried that with him wherever he was, whether at the construction site or the Parowan Liquor store where he worked for many years.

Above all, he loved his children, including his daughter by choice Samantha (McNeil) Bassarear.

He is survived by his children, Laci Jane (Chris) Beaumont of Parowan and Michael Gregory Williams of Salt Lake City, UT. His mother Joyce Elaine Cavanaugh of Parowan, UT. His father Gene (Sharon) Williams of El Centro, CA. As well as his sisters Shelly Elaine (Clayton) Calloway of Brian Head and Julie Lynn (Jeff) Wood of Parowan, Utah.

He leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Alexis Faith McBride, Madalynn Ava Marie Byrns, Navaeh Williams, Caidence June Beaumont, and Lincoln Jaxx Beaumont.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 3 PM MST at the Parowan, Utah Cemetery. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

“I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.”

This was mom’s favorite quote, and after almost 10 years, mom and dad are together again with eternity as their sunset.

Bonnie Milliner was born July 25th, 1941, to William and Bernice Milliner in Coalville, UT. Bonnie was raised in Heber, UT with two wonderful older brothers, Bill (Rose) and Bob (Caroline).

It was on Main Street in Heber, where she met and later married her eternal companion, Max L. Jacobson, on June 6, 1959. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on June 22, 1963. Bonnie and Max have four truly, unique, beautiful daughters, Cindy (Val), Cathy (Michelle), Cody Ann (Matt), and Carol CJ (Mike).

Bonnie’s greatest calling was that of being a mom, first only before shopping. Mom loved quilting, sewing, and cooking. Her bread was known to bring anyone within smelling distance running. If there was something that needed to be done, mom knew how to do it, and if she didn’t, she would learn. Bonnie loved spending time with the twins and all her cousins. Mom made friends where ever she went and was always up for going to get a drink at Hermie’s.

Mom was an amazing grandma to their grandchildren: Amy (William), Jen (Shawn), Jason (Kerri), Chris (Becky), Josh (Jessica), John (Laurie Jo), Jon (Kayla), Adam (Stephanie), Cassi, Sarah (Leo), McKenzi (Hyrum), Katie (Colton), Jacob (Savanah). She loved each new great-grandchild as they entered her family: Colton, McKormick, Talon (Jaidyn), Mason, Aiden, Baker, Boston, Brooklyn, Brantley, Charlee, Kaylee (Robert), Maddy, Alexandra, Lukas, Jaxten, Jrayden, Emilia, Jayzen, Mathew, Bodhi, Hartley, Asher, Caleb, Tristin, Dustin, Kendall, Kamryn, Arizona, Zaidee, Ziya, Elli, Emma, June, Grayson, Anderson, and even more great-greatgrandchildren. This does not include the many neighborhood children who also called her grandma.

Mom loved her Father in Heaven and his son, Jesus Christ. Her beautiful testimony of the Gospel, and the way she lived by example, helped lighten many souls as she served, shared, and tried every day to be like Jesus. She served in many amazing callings, but her most special memories were from her time serving with Max in the Alabama Mission field and in the Sunbeams.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. at the Enoch West Stake Center/Old Farm Ward (3600 N. Minersville Hwy) in Enoch, Utah. The Viewing was held at the church Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:00. Interment was in Cedar City Cemetery next to her beloved Max and Jrayden.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bob and Caroline, her great-grandson Jrayden, and her eternal companion Max.

In Lieu of flowers, do as Max and Bonnie would, buy some Werther’s, and brighten the day of another.

Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

Vicki Chamberlain Plough, age 66, passed away at home Saturday, September 17th, 2022. She was born Jan. 31st, 1956, to K Cram Chamberlain and Vyonne Higbee Day.

Vicki grew up with a great love of the outdoors, spending lots of time at the Day Family Cabin, hunting arrowheads, finding the best bottles, and cruising down the best dirt roads. She had all the best camping spots and could cook the best meals. Vicki grew up loving horses, helping her dad in the garden, she learned to grow up tough. Vicki loved her family and taught everyone around her how to be a little stronger. She also could always be found with an adventurous spirit, cuzi in hand, tunes up and telling her family and friends let's go.

Vicki is survived by her children; Melissa Steele and (Jordan Noel) of Parowan, Utah. K.C Plough of Parowan, Utah. Nicole Plough and (Isreal Rodriguez) of Parowan, Utah. And of course, her favorite daughter Amber Mitchell of Cedar City, Utah. Her grandchildren; Dylan and Kayson Folks. Marlon and Skyler Steele. Parker, Ashlynn, and Jada Plough. And Nicolas Hampen. Her Siblings; Paul and (Chris) Chamberlain of Henderson, Nevada. Brenda Chamberlain of Washington, Utah. Carol Willamson of Parowan, Utah. And Alison Robinson of Parowan, Utah and her sidekick “Boots”. And many other very loved family members and all of the Parowan kids who Mom treated as her own.

Vicki is preceded in death by her parents K and Vyonne Chamberlain. Her brother Randy Chamberlain and (Aunt Della Chamberlain). Her son Robert Paul Folks. Her grandson River Day Rodriguez. Brother in law’s Rick Williamson and Ralph Robinson. And many other family and friends.

Fly with the butterflies mom, you can finally reach those stars. Your family always cares about you, no matter quite how far. Your safe in our thoughts, and finally in Paul's arms. Get to take one last hot air balloon trip, safe and sound from all harm. Give little River a kiss, and Pauly a beer. Just know we will always miss you, even though you're always near. Hallelujah mom, you’re home.

Thank you to all of our mom’s family and friends for the kindness shown in these hard times. Our family loves and appreciates each and every one of you.

There will be a graveside service Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at 11 AM at the Parowan City Cemetery, with a lunch to honor Vicki to follow. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Samuel Joseph Hartman, age 66, passed away on September 16, 2022, at his home in Paragonah, Utah. He was born on December 6, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana to Bernard David Hartman and Rosalie Verena Fehrenbacher.

Sam worked as an electrician for IBEW. He was a baptized catholic and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his mother Rosie Hartman of Clayton, MO. His brother Paul (Debbie) Hartman of Salt Lake City, UT and sisters Pat Waddle of Saint Louis, MO, Linda (Steve) Baxter of Ballwin, MO, Terri Lannino of Millburn, NJ, and Susan (Bob) Dean of Manchester, MO. Along with his nieces and nephews Ben, Monica, Dan, Sarah, Rachel, Brian, Dustin, Jake, Molly, BJ, Sami Rose.

He is preceded in death by his father Bernard David Hartman and brother-in-law Sam Waddle.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 12:45pm at the Paragonah Cemetery in Paragonah, Utah. Live streaming of the Memorial was available on Samuel’s obituary page. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

Roland Arthur (Art) Bohman was born July 28, 1939, in Ogden, Utah, to Roland F. and Margaret Jorgensen Bohman; the first of five children in the family. He passed away peacefully, September 21, 2022, after a short illness. He grew up on his father’s dairy and learned to work very early in life by milking morning and night in the little community of Peterson, Utah, just west of Morgan. Since he was such a good student and had read every book in the library, he was double promoted in elementary school. Later, this put him at a disadvantage, for his classmates could date and drive before he could. When his dad cut hay, Art would catch the baby field mice and put them in his pockets with the frogs he had just caught. He got into trouble when they floated up in the wash.

He enjoyed hunting deer with his family, leaving many does as widows. He enjoyed riding his horses Susie and Sally. He lettered in football for the Morgan High Trojans where he shored up the center of their line. He went to Utah State for a year before being called on a mission to Sweden. Always a jokester, he sent home a tin of herring to his parents. By the time it got there, the fish fermented and stunk so bad that his mother forced his dad to go bury it deep.

Returning from his mission, he met Sherry Jenkins, a farm girl from Idaho who loved riding horses, and that is what first drew Art to Sherry. He graduated in math and chemistry in 1964, bought a brand new 1964 Ford, and then married his sweetheart Sherry, and moved to Cedar City for their honeymoon and began teaching on a one-year contract at Cedar City High School. He taught an addition 43 years and was a very popular teacher. He was famous for his jokes and one-liners which brought groans and snickers from everyone.

Although he had only taken one class in photography in college, he was given an extra-curricular assignment to do the Cedar High yearbook, and as its advisor for 44 years, he turned the Cedarian into a prize-winning yearbook. People never realized that he spent almost as many hours taking pictures and developing and printing them in the darkroom as other teachers did with their entire class loads. He would take 30 pictures to get the exact one for the yearbook or the student newspaper.

He became the unofficial historian of Cedar High as he captured the lives of students: their sporting events, dances, clubs, music and drama and their antics with his trusty 35mm camera. He touched lives of thousands of students even those not in his classes. His candids caught kids completely unaware so often that they called him FLASH, for they said he had the fastest finger in the west.

And when he was not taking pictures for the yearbook, he loved hiking in nature and taking pictures, capturing the beauty of flowers and leaves as they turned colors. He had a love of old railroads and steam locomotives. He really enjoyed cutting firewood with his sons.

Art was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed being financial clerk for many years, Sunday School president, and he loved home-teaching. He loved the temple and had a testimony of his Savior Jesus Christ.

He had a collection of old 78 and 45 rpm records. He used these as a volunteer on Thunder 91 radio for 38 years with a 3-hour program called Cowboy Country every Saturday morning.

He is survived by his children Kendra (Chris) Nicolodemos, Eric, and Karl (Theresa), 14 grand- children, and 4 great-grandchildren. All four of his siblings are still alive: Janeal, Richard, JoAnn, and Eldon and their spouses and one brother-in-law Dick. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sherry and her parents, his oldest son Roland and his brother-in-law Ken.

A special thanks goes to Ann Childs, who helped him in his later years; Intermountain Hospice and Intermountain Hospital; and Eric for making room in his home for Art.

A viewing was held Sunday, September 25, at the Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Another viewing was held Monday, September 26, at the Cedar West Stake Center (725 South 1100 West) from 9:30-10:30 with the funeral following at 11:00.

Burial was in the Cedar City Cemetery, a place Art really loved because he watered the cemetery many nights as a part-time city employee. Services were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Everyone in Parowan, Utah has a nickname. Mary Jane Mitchell was no exception. ‘Mick’ was born October 25, 1921, to William Warner and Georgia Brown Mitchell. She was the third of four children. She attended schools in Parowan and after high school graduation attended BAC. She was active in athletics and music. Mick began studying piano at an early age with teachers in Parowan and Cedar City. Her teachers included Alfred Durham and Beth Leigh. She also studied in California and at the McCune School of Music in Salt Lake City, Utah.

While at BAC she met H. Grant Seaman. They married on March 23, 1941, in Las Vegas, NV. They were sealed in the St. George Temple March 13, 1942. Mary Jane and Grant followed Grant’s Forest Service career to St. George, Beaver and Ogden, Utah as well as Elko, Nevada. In each of these locations Mary Jane created a lovely home for her husband and their six children. Her musical talent and her out-going personality enabled her to quickly become a contributor in each community. In her lifetime she shared her musical gift through playing in dance bands and for dance classes, accompanying numerous vocal and instrumental soloists and groups, playing for church meetings, and for countless funerals. She also served in callings in each of the Church auxiliaries.

Upon Grant’s retirement they returned to Cedar City. Together they were staunch supporters of the community and of the university. She was recognized for Meritorious Musical Service to Cedar City. Other honors included SUU Alumni Distinguished Service and the Carmen Rose Hepworth Alumni Award.

Mary Jane was a volunteer at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for 22 years. She also served for a time on the Cedar City Beautification Committee. Her family heritage gave her the opportunity to be a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Robert (Bob) Mitchell; sister, Louise Palmer; husband, H. Grant Seaman; daughter, Sallie Anderson Gibson. She is survived by her sister, Katherine (Katie) Mitchell Halterman; children; Anette Wolford, Kathryn Gutherie, Grant Mitchell (Gaylene), John Warner (Mary), and Marilyn Bennett (Rick). Mary Jane leaves a legacy of refinement, beauty, joy and service.

Viewings were held on Friday, September 23 (6:00 – 8:00 P.M.) and Saturday, September 24 (9:30 – 10:30 A.M.) at the chapel at 256 S. 900 W. in Cedar City. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 24 (11:00 A.M.) at the 256 S. 900 W. chapel.

Arnold Vitarbo, 86 years young, passed away on September 14, 2022 with his wife of 66 years, Fujie by his side. Born on January 31, 1936, in the Bronx, New York to Vito and Elizabeth (Voswinkle) Vitarbo, he was the youngest brother to Dewey, Rocco and Delores. All preceded him in death and are having a great family reunion now.

A lifelong Yankee fan but never a city boy, he was often found escaping the city with his cousin Richard (Dickey) to hunt and fish. Both escaped as soon as possible and joined the military. My father joined the Marines at 17 and never spent another night in the city. After 10 years in the Marines he was recruited by the Air Force for another 10 years as a Weapons Specialist and Shooting Instructor in both branches. He was also involved in the Sniper Program while in the Marine Corps.

Although he was never one to boast about his accomplishments, he was very accomplished. He was on several USA shooting teams for the World Championships and Pan American Games (gold in 1967) and took 4th as a member of the 1968 USA Olympic Pistol Team in Mexico City. From 1991 to 1994 he was the National Shooting Coach and coached the 1992 Olympic Team in Barcelona, Spain. He was certified as an Advanced Instructor by USAS/NRA (also certified referee and member of the Coach Development Staff) and was a Master Instructor for the CMP in both rifle and pistol. He conducted shooting camps, clinics and matches for these organizations in many parts of the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. He coached the University of Utah Pistol Team and oversaw the Utah Summer Games shooting events. Retiring after 20 years in the military, he decided to go to college and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in Japanese.

Arnold worked as a Volkswagen mechanic, taught Japanese courses at the Oregon Institute of Technology, and began his own successful company making custom gun grips. He always loved planes and flying and built model planes since he was a boy. The planes got larger until he was making quarter sized scale radio controlled planes. He even got his pilot license but stopped flying due to health issues.

Arnold was born and raised a Catholic but was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by a fellow shooting instructor. Always a history buff, he became interested when he talked about the pioneers and genealogy. Our family was taught the gospel by 2 sister missionaries and then baptized and a year later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Arnold served in many church callings, including serving as a Seventy. He served as a temple worker in various temples with Fujie by his side. Genealogy always interested him and he has traced our family back as far as he could; being stopped by ancestors that were adopted. He served a full time couple mission at the church's Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Being fluent in both Japanese and Italian, he was able to assist many visitors with their searches.

He and Fujie continued to spend hours daily translating church materials into Italian and Japanese until just a few months before his death. He is survived by his wife Fujie, daughter Laura (Kevin) Howell, and son Donald (Sharon) Vitarbo as well as 3 granddaughters (Shannon, Shawna (Guy) and Danielle), 2 step-grandsons (Tyson and Travis) 4 great-grandchildren (Lucas, Lana, Emmerson and TraZiais) and numerous other beloved family members.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Friday September 30, 2022, in the LDS chapel (1390 E Midvalley Rd in Enoch). Services will be streamed at https://zoom.us/j/96627236546?pwd=cTlhaWtoTm1veWhLV052amlXSXM3QT09. Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com.

After struggling many years with chronic pain, Paul Lee Hardy, age 83 (1939-2022), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 4, 2022, in Enoch, Utah. He was born on May 20, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah to John James Hardy and Manila May Willden Hardy.

Paul grew up in Salt Lake City. His own father passed away when he was four and he was raised by his mother and older sister Velma. He graduated from South High School. After graduating from high school, he met a country girl named Barbara and they were married on August 4, 1960. Three years later they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They recently celebrated their 62nd anniversary.

He started his career with the Salt Lake City Police Department as a volunteer and then he was hired on with the University of Utah Police Department. He was there for 29 years and retired as a lieutenant. He also was a part-time investigator for 22 years for the State of Utah Medical Examiner’s Office.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a firm testimony of Jesus Christ.

Paul and Barbara had three children – Mick Woolsey, Robert (Brenda) Hardy, and Belinda Wilson. Preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers Jack Hardy, Andrew Hardy, sisters Minnie May Neslen and Velma Boyce.

He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, with one more great-grandchild on the way. We love you and miss you.

Special thanks to Stonehenge Care Center and Atlas Hospice and all of the staff.

Memorial services will be held September 17, 2022, at the Homestead Ward Bldg., 1390 E. Midvalley Rd. Enoch, Utah 84721. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 10:45 am with services following at 11:00 am. Services will be streamed at https://zoom.us/j/93095402021 at 11:00am.

Online Condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com.

Michael Leon Chidester of Cedar City, Utah, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on September 03, 2022. He was born in Payson, Utah on May 6, 1963, to Evar Leon and Irma Brown Chidester. He was the second of six children.

After spending his first few years in Utah County, Michael moved to Cedar City where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Cedar High School in 1981, and then attended and graduated from Southern Utah University in 1985, where he was recognized as the valedictorian of his graduating class. He was active in many different organizations and activities in high school and college, and won a national championship for the SUU Forensics and Debate program in 1982. He attended and graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan.

Mike worked for several years for a private law firm in Salt Lake City. During this time he met Kari Roholt; the two married on June 30, 1990. He would soon return to Cedar City with his family to work with the Disability Law Center before taking a position as general counsel with The Leavitt Group, where he remained until his death. Michael played a pivotal role in the company’s day-to-day operations, and was recognized and held in high regard for his many contributions to their successes.

Time was a major theme of Michael’s life: time spent in service of others, time dedicated to work, time with his loving parents, time rocking out to a wide variety of music, and time to make beautiful memories with his wife, family, and friends. He was also a very punctual man (9:27 means 9:27) and he always enjoyed his well-timed jokes.

Michael loved to compete whenever the opportunity presented itself. A passionate supporter of SUU Thunderbird athletics, Mike enjoyed following and playing a number of sports, including basketball, golf, and swimming. He also excelled at games of the mind, and was an accomplished crossword puzzle and trivia master. He was devoted to his wife Kari, who calls him the love of her life, and adored supporting and spending time with his grandchildren.

Michael was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Kari; children Jenny, Ashlee, and John (McCall), and by his mother and siblings: Alyse (Scott), Maria, Phillip, Marta (Bert), and Marcela.

Funeral services took place Saturday, September 10 at 11 am at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 W., Cedar City, with visitation from 9:30-10:30 prior to the service. Friends and family visited the evening of Friday, September 9 from 5 to 7 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Michael and Kari Chidester to Southern Utah University Athletics, 351 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT, 84720.

Devin Eugene Weber, 31, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on September 8 th, 2022, in Murray, Utah, due to an unknown diagnosis of CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia). He was born in Hayward, California, on October 13 th, 1990, to Daniel Alexander Weber and Christine Catherine Corson. He is the third youngest of five children. Devin left behind his mother, Christy Papworth (Lynn), His older brother Christopher, his “big-little” sister Crystal Schomburg (Clay), his identical twin brother Curtis, youngest brother Andrew, and his niece Kairi Weber.

Devin graduated from Cedar High School. He then graduated from Southwest Technical College and became certified in Industrial Maintenance and Automation. He then served an honorable full-time mission in Las Vegas, NV. After his mission, he got his Associate's Degree at Southern Utah University (SUU). He was accepted to Utah Valley University (UVU) where he was pursuing an Electrical Engineering Degree. He later took a break and returned home to family in Cedar City, Utah.

Devin had a bright light about him. He was kind-hearted, gentle, and caring. He always thought of others before himself and mediated at times to help individuals find both resolutions and forgiveness. He enjoyed trying to make people happy. Devin was nonjudgmental and saw the good in everyone.

Devin loved electronics as a hobby. He would make videos on his YouTube channel, “The DEW Theory”. He created them to help people understand the basics of electronics and physics. Devin also enjoyed writing on his creative writing website for others to enjoy. He was the President and CEO of Weber Technologies Incorporated (WTI) and was aiming to resurrect his father's business (WTI) and his Dad’s invention called ‘The Selective Sampling Receiver’. He immensely adored his two dachshunds: Bailee-Girl and Shadow-Boy; he enjoyed their walks, ball time, and lots of snuggles.

Devin desired to serve the Lord in every capacity. He enjoyed reading scriptures daily and holds a current temple recommend. He loved spending time with his family, as his family always came first. He always expressed how much he missed his father, and how he looked forward to seeing him again. Devin was very close to his identical twin brother, Curtis, and was glued to the hip, doing most everything together. They were inseparable.

Devin was predeceased by his father Daniel Alexander Weber, grandparents Charles and LaKay (Matheson) Weber, and great-grandparents Alva and Zella (Barnson) Matheson, all of whom are from Cedar City, Utah. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Jule “Julie” Patton of El Paso, Texas.

Funeral services will take place Saturday, September 17 at 1:00 pm at Cedar West Stake Center (725 S. 1100 W., Cedar City, UT). Friends and family may visit the evening of Friday, September 16 from 6 to 8 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W., Cedar City, UT). Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

Dennis Dean Evans, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 4 th, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10 th, 1961, in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, to Charles Elvin and Valene Williams Evans.

He married a sister missionary he met on his mission and they had three wonderful children. They later divorced. He married Keena Dexter on November 26, 2004, and they were sealed on April 30, 2011, in the Logan, Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dennis grew up in Washington state until his family moved to Kodiak, Alaska in his early teens—and that’s where his adventure of becoming a commercial salmon fisherman began; CE Evans & Sons’ later known as Amik Island Fisheries was born in 1976. No matter what entrepreneurial enterprise he was undertaking, if someone asked what he did for a living, he told them he was a Commercial Fisherman. Among many other things with a partner, he owned and operated a Magelby’s Muffin bakery and a Sensuous Sandwich deli in Las Vegas. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oklahoma. There he made lifelong friends—some who became relatives.

He graduated From Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Social Sciences; his passions were History and Criminal Justice. Though he had previously attended Central Washington University and Brigham Young University, SUU is where the degrees happened.

Dennis is survived by his wife Keena Evans (Cedar City); his children Matthew Evans (Las Vegas), Alexzandria Evans (Las Vegas), and Jeffery Evans (Las Vegas); his siblings; Kent Evans (Molly) (Noorvik , Alaska), and Cherie Simpson (Darren) (Blackfoot, ID); his mother, Valene Evans (Blackfoot, ID); as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Evans and his sister, Shirley Andre.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 10th at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center (95 N 2125 W, Cedar City, UT 84720). Viewings were held on Friday, September 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm (Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720) and on Saturday, September 10th at 10:00am (95 N 2125 W, Cedar City, UT 84720). The funeral service was also be streamed live @ mortuary.org by selecting Dennis’ obituary for the appropriate link.

Gerald “Jerry” Guy Blackburn was born March 19th, 1940, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. After bravely battling Parkinson’s Disease and cancer for more than 10 years he passed away peacefully Monday, August 15th at 5:38pm in Cedar City, Utah, with his daughter-in-law at his side. Gerald was 82 years old.

Gerald was the only child of Altha Elsie Johnson and Wilbur Thomas Blackburn. His family moved to Lancaster, CA in 1941 where he grew up and attended Antelope Valley High School. After graduation he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August of 1961 and was called to serve in Toronto, Canada as a missionary for his new found faith in 1962.

Upon return from his mission, he attended BYU Provo where he met the love of his life, Margaret. Jerry and Margaret Jean Bronson were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti, UT Temple May 25, 1966.They started their family while attending school and had 2 children in Utah, then 3 more arrived while they lived in California. After graduation they moved to Costa Mesa, California where they raised their 5 children.

Gerald worked as a manufacturing engineer for several companies until the aerospace industry changed and he was laid off. He went back to school at Orange Coast College and then transferred to Northwestern University in Chicago where he received his certification as a Prosthetist. In 1998 they relocated to Houston, Texas where Gerald was hired as a Prosthetist at the VA Hospital and helped many veterans with lost limbs.

After Jerry retired, they decided they wanted to live closer to their children and grandchildren again. In 2014 he and his wife Margaret found their new home in Cedar City, Utah. Sadly, August 7, 2016, Margaret passed away after they had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

In all of the places that they have lived, they have been blessed to find new friends that grew to feel more like family. Gerald has always deeply valued his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of the gospel. Attending the temple and having a current temple recommend were very important to him.

He loved to serve those in the community and was always out helping others. It was not uncommon to see him, even in his later years, behind his snowblower clearing driveways and sidewalks for many blocks. Despite the increasing challenge of his Parkinson’s Disease, he always reasoned that the snowblower would pull him back home. He was very handy and always wanted to fix whatever was broken. He loved being outdoors. He was the happiest when he was with friends and family, serving others, or camping just about anywhere. He loved spending time at Joshua Tree National Park, looking up at the stars at night, sitting by a campfire, and going on hikes and exploring.

He loved animals, he frequently could be found napping with the neighbor’s cat “Red” on his chest. He enjoyed bird watching, and had a bird feeder outside his window at Stonehenge so his feathery friends could visit his window. He kept his sense of humor to the end, and was always interested in how others were doing, and wanted to be sure they were comfortable when visiting him. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly.

He wanted us to know we shouldn’t be sad when he passed, that he felt he had led a good life, and he was looking forward to going and seeing family and friends that had passed before him. He hoped that his family would be happy, and knew that he loved us all. We miss him dearly, but are so grateful that he is no longer in pain and that we know that we can see him again.

Gerald is preceded in death by his loving parents Altha and Wilbur Blackburn, and his wife, Margaret Blackburn. Gerald is survived by his children Michael T. (Barbara) Blackburn, Julia B. Wright, Bonnie J. Blackburn, Kimberly L. (Ramond) Brothers, and David C. (Marcie) Blackburn. He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Amanda Blackburn-Davis, David and Steven Blackburn, Bonnie (Jackson Kisor) and Brandon Wright, Anavai and Ethan Brothers.

The family would like to thank the kind staff of Stonehenge Skilled Nursing Facility and the Canyon Hospice team for helping take care of Dad at the end of his journey on this earth. Thank you, Cedar City 20th Ward and neighbors, for all of your loving support.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3rd at 2pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at 725 South 1100 West, Cedar City Utah 84720. Interment immediately following at Cedar City Cemetery.

Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Donna Robinson Jolley passed away surrounded by her family, on August 22, 2022 in St. George, Utah at the age of 89. She was born April 27, 1933 in Spring City, Utah, to Revere and Idella Dahl Robinson. She grew up in Paragonah, Utah and graduated from Parowan High School in 1951.

Donna married Cluff "Tiffer" Jolley in Paragonah on April 25th, 1953. Cluff and Donna were sealed in the St. George Temple April 24th, 2004. They had four children. Shanna, Ellen, Richard, and Linda.

Donna and Cluff bought Zion Sun Floral in 1972. With Donna's strong work ethic and her attention to detail, they provided floral arrangements for many high school dances and other occasions throughout the community. Donna enjoyed sharing her talent of making beautiful arrangements and continued to do so until her passing. Though she "retired" in 1998 when she sold the business to her daughter Linda, she could still be found in the back room of the shop sharing her humor and knowledge with anyone around her.

Donna never met a stranger, and once you said “Hello,” you were a friend. She always had a smile, a kind word, and a funny story to share. She was compassionate and always willing to help in any capacity. She volunteered and supported many different organizations in the community. Donna loved to attend every parade Cedar City had and could be found parking her car and setting chairs out the night before just to make sure nobody would beat her to the family spot.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Donna had a strong testimony of the Gospel and of service. She could be found giving rides to ward members or providing a meal for a family in need.

Donna loved to travel and was able to honor her Danish Heritage when she took a trip to Denmark with members of her family. Her trip to China was a memorable experience and she talked about it often. Donna was able to travel to Nauvoo, IL with family members and loved every minute of it.

Donna loved her family and she showed this each day. Many memories were made at Strawberry, Warm Springs, and Beaver Dam, where Donna and Jean Robb coordinated countless Easter Egg hunts that were enjoyed by numerous generations of children. She was a great example of humility, strength, love, and compassion for all her children and grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her children: Shanna (Mike) Stubbs, Ellen (Dale) Urie, Richard (Kathy) Jolley, and Linda (Mitch) Gibilterra. 13 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Siblings Shirley White, Janine Manzione, Dean (Marsha) Robinson, and sister-in-law Eleen Robinson.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son in law Dale Urie, great-granddaughter Kylee Coleman, and brother Clair Robinson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Cedar 15th Ward Building, 500 W 400 N, Cedar City, UT 84721. Visitations were held Friday, August 26th 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary and Saturday, August 27th 9:30-10:30 am at Cedar 15th Ward building. Interment in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

Follow this link to view additional details about Donna's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/donna-jolley

David Ralph Stolrow passed away on Monday August 22nd 2022, in Cedar City Utah. Dave was born on May 21st 1944, in North Hollywood California to Ralph David Stolrow and Margery Eleanor Van Patter. He grew up in the Reseda Valley of Southern California and married his high school sweetheart, Judy Rae Hall on February 2nd 1964. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on October 26th, 1967.

Dave gave 25 years of service to the Los Angeles City Fire Department as a firefighter, Engineer, and Paramedic. He has worked as a mechanic for Western Auto, rode shotgun for an armored truck, handyman, had a small Farm, taught Hunters Safety, was a certified with Rope Rescue, a Chimney sweep, Utah State Fire, Brian Head Fire Department as a Fire Chief and Department Trainer, Iron County Ambulance, Iron County Search and Rescue, Holiday Inn Maintenance, and Vips.

Dave was a true renaissance man and he had a lot of talents and hobbies, taught himself to play the guitar, harmonica, mouth harp, the drum in the bagpipe band, even tried the didgeridoo. He loved Mountain Climbing, Backpacking, Hunting, Rock Climbing, Mountain man Rendezvous Shooting, Archery, Fishing, Leather working, Traveling, Reading, Ice Climbing, Boy Scouts, Cross country Skiing, Hacky-Sack, and he would go to elementary schools to educate kids on Native American History.

Dave was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many callings in the church, but he loved his 42 years of service as a Scout Master. He and his wife served a working Mission for two different Girls Camps in Utah.

Dave is Survived by his Beloved Wife, Judy Rae. His Four Children: Denise R. (Lee Wahlquist) of Rexburg Idaho Their Children: Shauna (Colby Pearson), Tyler (Katrina), Darci (Danny Abbott), Jacob, Matthew (Jensen) and Eight Great-Grandchildren from the Wahlquist Family.

Dale R. of Tremonton Utah His Children: Christa and Zaiden.

DeAnn R. (Jason Stopper) of Enoch Utah Their Children: Zackary (Anna) and Emma (Duncan Smith).

Becky R (Curtis Thurgood) of Clearfield Utah Their Children: Kaden and Kelsie.

His Sister Virginia Lee (Ken Kuntuzos) of Simi Valley California Their Children: Scott (Shantel) and Kari (Brent Fung).

Dave was preceded in death by his Father Ralph David Stolrow, Mother Margery Eleanor Van Patter, Cousins Don Bearnth, and Bob Bearnth, his Uncle and Aunt Jerry and Katie Bearnth, Father In-law Jack Richard Hall, and Mother In-law Gloria Rae Anderson

Funeral Services were held Saturday August 27th, 10am, at the Cross Hollows Stake Center, (2830 W Cody Dr, Cedar City) Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

Follow this link to view additional details about David's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/david-stolrow.

April 15, 1965 - August 16, 2022

Kristal Bulloch Jones sadly announces the death of her husband. Darren was an amazing man, husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather and friend.

He is a retired Army Veteran and took great pride in his endeavors as he served his country in Korea, Desert Storm, Washington and Kentucky. He worked as a state trooper, K-9 unit, alcohol beverage control and enforcement, Department of Transportation, Disaster and Emergency Services, and so much more. The only thing Darren loved more than serving his country and the people he encountered daily was serving his family.

Darren was an avid race car fan. He spent many days of his younger years in the seat at the track. He had many personal accomplishments on the tracks, including 4 championships. His great love was Purple Heart Racing in which he honored fallen soldiers and their families at each race. But his greatest honor was in handing it all over to his son, Parker. He assisted Parker, many times over, in building cars and trucks to put on the track as well as a couple in particular that were everyday drivers for Parker. He did this with the help of a very dear friend that he considered his family. Ryan and Darren had a very special bond that had so many different aspects to it. Darren loved Ryan. Ryan loved Darren. Ryan and his wife, Shauna were very close and special to Darren.

Darren finally fell in love in the year 2000 when he met Kristal Bulloch. He actually fell in love 4 times over. Kristal, Alissa, Kelsey, and Janelle. He didn’t have a chance. He loved his girls. They were never his stepdaughters. They were HIS girls. And he loved them, protected them to the best of his ability and he raised them as his own. He married Kristal on May 18th, 2002, and they grew their family by one more when Parker was born later that year. Darren had many accomplishments, but the one he was most proud of, most dedicated to, was his family. He later became a grandfather to 9 and loving them and spoiling them was sometimes his favorite pastime.

Darren traveled overseas and here in the United States as he served, but he was always surprising his family with little getaways. He was very adventurous and always up for anything. As the kids grew up and away, he was always faithful to give those little surprises to Kristal.

Darren is preceded in death by his father, Darrel Jones, two brothers, Johnny Gillespie and Shane Schutz. His stepfather, Frank Schutz, and a grandson, Titan Hall.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kristal Bulloch Jones, 3 sons, Jesse Jensen, Jeff Jones (Amanda), and Parker Jones. Three daughters, Alissa (Tyler Hall) Kelsey (Seve Castro) and Janelle (Mason Match). His grandchildren Michael, Aimee, Joseph, Talon, Aizley, Brinzley, Meeka, Jailee, and Samantha. His mother, Marva Schutz, a brother Carl Jones (Laura), his two sisters Robin (Scott Shields), Stormy Schutz, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sandy and Larren Condie and several nieces and nephews. We’d also like to honor a few of Darren’s closest friends. Jeff Zdunich, Rusty Isakson, Todd Edwards, and Wade Van Petten.

Darren loved and helped so many; sometimes complete strangers. He honored so many. It’s time we honor him. May he rest atop the highest mountain and know we will all love and miss him beyond measure. There will never be another Darren in our lives, but they were greatly enriched for the times we’ve had him.

Aaron Paul Holmes, age 67, passed away on August 26th, 2022, at his home in Enoch, Utah after a five-month battle with cancer. He was born February 17th, 1955, in San Gabriel, California to Alexander John Holmes and Ruth Mary Stott Holmes. He grew up in La Puente, California. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1974-1976 in Pocatello, Idaho. He married Debra Sue Elam on October 28th, 1978, in the Los Angeles LDS Temple.

Aaron Holmes was the self-employed owner of Iron County Auto Sales located in Cedar City, Utah for over 20 years. He was an Eagle Scout. He loved being outdoors fishing, hiking, biking and camping. His other hobbies included vintage cars and playing ping pong. Aaron enjoyed vacationing with his family and spending time his grandkids, who adored him. He was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved being a missionary of Jesus Christ and sharing the Gospel. Aaron will be loved and missed greatly by his family and friends, until we meet again.

He is survived by his spouse Debra Sue Elam Holmes of Enoch Utah; daughters Summer Holmes Spicer of Enoch Utah, Holly Holmes Christensen (Andrew Christensen) of Cedar Hills Utah, Amber Holmes Jimenez (Stefan Jimenez) of Houston Texas; and siblings Jacklin Johnson (Robert Johnson), Carolyn Elswick (Russell Elswick-deceased), John Holmes (Renee Holmes), Glen Holmes (Lettie Holmes), David Holmes (Vickie Holmes-deceased), Dorothy Holmes, Florence McDermott (Keith McDermott-deceased), Jim Holmes (Debbie Holmes), Stephen Holmes (Susan Holmes); and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alexander Holmes and Ruth Stott Holmes, as well as his sister Marilyn Millet.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Homestead LDS Chapel (1309 E Midvalley Road Enoch, Ut 84721). It can be live streamed a mortuary.org. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing. Interment will be in the Enoch Cemetery (Cemetery Road Enoch, UT 84721), under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at mortuary.org.

Stanley Bryan Easley, age 53, passed away after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on 20 August 2022, at home in Enoch, Utah. He was born 10 April 1969 in Irving, Texas to Kenneth and Cherril (Dennis) Easley.

Stan graduated from Texas A&M University, with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He worked as a chemist for the EPA, NASA and finished his career at AMPAC, in Cedar City, UT. As well as having a successful career, he followed his passion and became a respected member of the Shooting Community.

Stan was proceeded-in-death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife Cassie (Akins) Easley; his son, Brian Easley; his three step-sons Garrett (Lore) Griffin; Sutton Snyder; Weston (Ashtin) Snyder, their daughters Skarlette and Evarett; his sister Dena (Abel) Laurel, their sons Nathan and Brandon; and his parents. He will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.

The family is extremely grateful to Dr. Rhodes, David Cowley and the wonderful nurses, that came to be friends at the Cedar City Cancer Center.

There will be a Time of Remembrance for Stan at Grace Christian Church in Parowan on 31 August 2022 at 4:30 PM.

Paul Kay Julander was born on August 11, 1945, in Monroe Utah to Paul Garn and Golda Johnson Julander. He passed away on August 15, 2022, in Panguitch Utah.

He grew up and attended school in Monroe Utah until 1960 when his family moved to Panguitch. After attending Panguitch High for 2 years he went back to Monroe for his senior year. He took automotive classes at Sevier Valley Tech while finishing high school at South Sevier High. He graduated in 1963, after which he went to CSU (SUU). He earned his Associates Degree in Automotive Service Technology and in 1969 he graduated with his Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology.

Paul went to work for his dad at the sawmill in Panguitch on his 16th birthday. He worked there part time until the summer of 1966, when he started working as a mechanic at Farnsworth Chevrolet. He worked there during the summers while he attended college and went to work there full time after he graduated. He worked there for Farnsworth’s until the business changed hands, then he continued there while it was Griffith’s Chevrolet. In 1981, he started Paul’s Auto Repair in that same location on North Main in Panguitch. He worked there, with his family, until the minute that he died.

He married Laura Goulding, his eternal sweetheart, on June 20, 1970, in Panguitch, Utah. They had three children and made their home in Panguitch. They have loved living in their little piece of heaven where Paul spent a lot of time tinkering in their house and yard over the years. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on August 1, 1992.

Paul was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout the years he served willingly in a number of callings, including Cub Master and secretary of the Young Men’s Quorum. His longest, most recent, and favorite calling was in the branch presidency in the Panguitch Jail. He served there for just short of 22 years. He touched many hearts and was appreciated for his service in the church as well as in the small community of Panguitch.

Paul Kay was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Golda Julander. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Laura Goulding; and his children: Robert (Kim) Julander, Panguitch; David (Jenny) Julander, Enoch; Susan Julander, Enoch; 11 grandchildren and 4 8/9 great-grandchildren; siblings: Carol (George) Greenalgh, Murray; Lynn (Bernadine) Julander, Monroe; and Janice (John) Schena, Richfield.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at noon in the Panguitch 3rd Ward Chapel, 550 South 100 West. Friends were invited to call at the ward chapel Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. or Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Panguitch City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com.

Michael "Mohawk Mike" Leigh Medina was born 2 months premature on June 17, 1981 in Southern California. He was raised in Cedar City, his gypsy soul had him live his adult life in CA, UT, CO, WA, OR and HI. Mike worked a number of different jobs but always dreamed of owning/operating a food truck.

He passed away way too soon on June 26, 2022 in WA. Michael loved helping others, he frequently volunteered at food pantries, helping the homeless, and would do anything for a friend or a friend of a friend. Even when he had almost nothing, he still shared what he had with those in need. He also loved going to concerts, hiking, gardening, skateboarding, snowboarding, cooking and various types of art.

Michael made his wishes to be cremated known and threatened to haunt us if we buried him in UT. A private memorial was held in Parowan on July 9, 2022. He is survived by his parents Mike Medina and Sharon Medina, sister Brittany and nephew Zane Grimshaw, sister/best friend Caitlin Medina (husband Brandon and niece Kacie Herron), cousin Nicole (husband Ian, children Stella and Hunter), cousin Danielle (husband Tyler) Uncles Leigh, Tom, Pete and numerous friends through thick and thin.

In lieu of flowers, you can honor our favorite scallywag by donating to a food pantry or an animal shelter. His family and friends miss him greatly. Until we see you again Homie.

St. George, Utah – Kent Clarence Parke returned to his eternal home August 11, 2022. He was born April 5, 1943, to goodly parents. His father, Keith Hatch Parke, owned a sporting goods store and his mother, Sarah Kathryn McCarty Parke, was a school secretary. He had a twin brother Keith Arthur Parke who was 30 minutes older. He lived an idyllic childhood in Long Beach, California until his father was killed in a horrific car crash, which also killed his father’s friend and badly injured Kent and his brother. Kent really never recovered from his father’s death and there was an element of sadness deep inside of him. His mother eventually married Jacob Lybbert and after graduating from Jordan High School the family moved to Cardston, Alberta, Canada to live on a ranch.

Kent served a highly successful mission to the Northern Indian Mission located in Rapid City, South Dakota. He grew to love the Indian people and their culture. After returning home from his mission, he attended Brigham Young University. It was at the first football game of the season in the new Cougar Stadium that he met the love of his life. It was love at first sight when he laid eyes on Lynn Webb, the red-headed beauty from Manchester, England. Kent and Lynn were married December 15, 1966, by Spencer W. Kimball in the Salt Lake Temple. Kent graduated from Brigham Young University in 1968 with a contract to teach Indian Seminary, Home Study, Early Morning and Institute on the same reservation he spent the “best 2 years of his life.”

Four children were born during the seven years he spent on the reservation, Jon (Angie), Catharine, Richard (Jordan), and Steven (Deborah). He was transferred to Cedar City, Utah by the seminary program in 1975 and taught seminary at Cedar City High School for three years. He was recruited by LDS Family Services to administer the Indian Student Placement Program in Southern Utah until the program ended. Four more children were born, Bryan (deceased), Jeffrey (Robin), Keith (Paige) and Ryan (Trina). Kent had the opportunity to obtain his Master of Social Work degree while working for the LDS church and enjoyed working with adoptions and did marriage and family counseling. He was transferred to St. George, Utah in 1996. He retired from LDS Social Services in 2002 but not from social work. He acquired an international adoption agency and placed over 1,000 children from Haiti, China and Ethiopia with families across the country. He had a private counseling practice and was working with groups of men and women arrested for domestic violence until 3 weeks prior to his passing.

Kent was very active in the LDS church, his main goal since baptism was that he wanted to live a life that would enable him to live with his Heavenly Father in “never ending happiness.” He was a Branch President, District President, Elders Quorum Presidency, High Priest Group Leader, Teacher, Scoutmaster, Ward and Stake Missionary, High Councilor, Bishop and Temple Ordinance Worker. However, his favorite position was that of a teacher. He loved to work with the youth of the church.

Kent also had another goal of never being poor, so along with his profession he also had many side businesses. He purchased a wild-rice processing plant when he lived in Minnesota and sold wild-rice to upscale restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He sold Jotul wood stoves, trampolines, jewelry, and pool tables when he moved to Utah. He loved the Sacred Grove, church history, attending the temple, drag racing, BYU football, In & Out Burger, cruises, peanut M&Ms, the Beach boys, the Beatles, the Eagles and Queen music probably in that order.

He acquired his “high school dream car” later in life, the ’32 Chevrolet. He was proud of all of his children and loved them very much and adored his 20 grandchildren.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother Keith and his son Bryan. He is survived by his wife Lynn, their seven children and 20 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Bloomington Hills 6th Ward Chapel, 750 East Ft. Pierce Drive North, St. George, Utah. Visitations were held Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Saturday prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Interment followed at 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar City Cemetery, 685 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah.

Live streaming webcast available at the following ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/96869526705?pwd=b0RmV2E5U0RsblpRT2lJeGpxeVVxUT09

Many thanks to the Bloomington Hills 6th Ward members and Relief Society.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather James Richard Mortensen passed away at his home in Cedar City on August 16, 2022, at the age of 89.

He was born Santiago Ricardo Mortensen on Feb. 7, 1933, in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, a descendant of the settlers of the 19th Century Latter-day Saint colonies in Mexico. He later anglicized his name to James Richard. Jim was the seventh of ten children born to Jesse William and Maria Clara Aldaz Mortensen. The family divided their time between El Paso, Texas, and Mexico where they had a dairy farm. Jim attended El Paso schools. His mother died when he was 9, and at 14 he moved to Salt Lake City to be raised by his older brother.

There at church he met Jonita Bernards who he would later marry. He graduated from Granite High School and joined the United States Air Force where he was trained in electronics. He served two years in the Philippines supporting the operations of U.S. aircraft in the Korean War.

Jim and Jonita were married in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. He left the Air Force one year later as a staff sergeant, but maintained a life-long passion for aircraft and the Air Force. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1959 with a degree in electrical engineering and accepted a job with Hughes Aircraft in Inglewood, California. After two years, he moved to Thousand Oaks, California and began work for Litton Industries where he trained Litton customers in the use of airplane guidance and control systems.

The Mortensens raised their eight children in Thousand Oaks. Jim retired from Litton in 1998 and they moved to Tehachapi, California, where they intended to stay. Then, on a whim, they moved to Cedar City in 2013 and never looked back.

Jim was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in two bishoprics and on stake high councils for 10 years. Together, Jim and Jonita served two years as missionaries at Moorpark College in Thousand Oaks, working with students in the Institute Program. The church responsibilities he loved most were anything that allowed him to use his analytical skills and attention to detail. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking, genealogy and the continual learning opportunities that his computer provided.

Jim is survived by his wife Jonita, five siblings (Elvia Baird, Lisa Davis, Rey Mortensen, George Mortensen and Robert Mortensen), eight children (Jeanie Besamo, Debbie Gamble, Kathi Welch, James Mortensen Jr., Rochelle Mortensen, Jon Mortensen, Lea Schuler and Carrie Lundell) 43 grandchildren, 75 great­grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary, will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Cedar View Chapel of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1925 W. 320 S., Cedar City. Visitation will be at noon followed by a funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

As the first person in his family to graduate from college, our Air Force veteran, engineer, and determined father was a trailblazer who has inspired and paved the way for future generations to follow in their educational pursuits. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up an endowed scholarship in his honor. Join us in supporting this scholarship for a “First Generation” Engineering student through Venmo: @MortensenScholarship.

Hilda Amesquita Padron passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on August 14, 2022. Hilda was born on October 7, 1934, to Isaac Amesquita and Marianna Cruz in Oxnard, California.

Hilda graduated High School. She married Antonio Padron on November 9, 1953, in New Haven, California.

She went on to become a mother and home maker and later served as a special educator in public schools for the developmentally disabled. They have 6 children Henry, Kathy, Betty Ann, Rosemarie, Tony and Isaac. Antonio passed away on May 3, 2021.

Hilda is survived by her children; Henry (Janet) Padron, Kathy Padron, Betty Ann (Dennis) Dresbach, Rosemarie Padron, Antonio Padron Jr. and Isaac (Cristina) Padron. Along with 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings Sam Amesquita, Able (Connie) Amesquita and Elizabeth Amesquita. She is proceeded in death by her husband Antonio Padron Sr.

Funeral services were held at the Grace Christian church of Parowan. The funeral was held Monday August 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing previous to that at 1:00 p.m. Interment was in the Paragonah Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.

Evelyn Matheson Hill, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2022. She was born October 18, 1936 in Cedar City, Utah to Francis Webster Matheson and Bernice Armstrong. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She married her sweetheart Ralph Earl Hill in the Idaho Falls temple for time and all eternity on March 30, 1956.

Oh, how the heavens must have rang out as they were, at last, reunited for all eternity. She was an amazing mother, beloved wife, wonderful sister and good friend to many.

She was survived by her children; Rosalee, Kathleen Bishop, Lorina (James) White, Kevin (Julie), Ivan (Micki Jo), Charlotte (William) Davidson, Elvina (Paul) Maynes, Daniel, Renee (Jim) Page, as well as 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Her siblings; Leland (Linda), Dorian (Maureen), Richard (Kathy), Kendall (Beverly), Diane (Steve) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her Husband Ralph Earl Hill, Son Vaughn, Baby daughter Angel, Son-in-law David Bishop, and granddaughter Elizabeth Davidson.

She was loved by many. We will miss her sweet smile and wonderful laugh, but rejoice in knowing we will see her again. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Firth Stake Center, 825 N 675 E in Basalt. Those who would like to participate in the funeral service remotely are invited to view the service on a live broadcast at https://zoom.us/j/93059093006. The family will receive friends from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Grove City Cemetery in Blackfoot under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nalderfuneralhome.com.

Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Anna Marie Talbot Mellor, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, in her home in Lake Shore, Utah. She was born on November 20, 1935, in Paragonah, Utah, to James Orson Talbot and Annie Gale Talbot. Anna grew up in Paragonah and had four older siblings and four younger siblings. Mom was expected to work in her family home, bottle fruit and vegetables, and take care of her younger siblings.

She was sealed to Arnold H. Mellor on September 14, 1957, in the Utah St. George Temple. Together they raised five children, Brad, Michael, Marie, Jim, and Richard. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mom’s testimony never wavered. She loved her Savior, Jesus Christ, and was faithful in all her endeavors. She served in many church callings over the years.

Anna served as a temple ordinance worker in the Provo Temple for many years and then served in the Payson Temple. She loved the temple and the people she was able to serve over the years. She was greatly missed when her health did not allow her to continue serving there. Anna and Arnold served a full-time proselyting mission in the Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission. There they served the people of Wilmar, Minnesota, with love and compassion. Mom was often taking young women to church activities and making sure they knew they were loved. They also served three missions in the Martin’s Cove Visitor Center, Wyoming. Anna loved Martin’s Cove. She felt connected to her ancestors who had traveled to Utah in the Martin Handcart Company at this sacred location. She also served at the Provo MTC as a shift leader for English as a second language.

Anna was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She served as the Camp Lake Shore Captain from 2012- 2016 and Vice-Captain for over six years. She was proud of her pioneer heritage, and it was very important for her to support this organization.

Anna attended schools in Paragonah and Parowan, Utah, and college in Cedar City, Utah. This is where she met the loved of her life, Arnold. She worked as a secretary for U.S. Steel. She moved with Arnold to San Antonio, Texas, then to Rio Grande Valley, Texas, Big Springs, Texas, Wichita, Kansas, and Lincoln, Nebraska, while he served as a pilot in the United States Airforce. They returned to Utah to raise their family and lived in Provo, American Fork, and Lake Shore. Anna was a homemaker for many years when her children were young. When she returned to the workforce, she worked as a legal secretary in Spanish Fork for many years and then as a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service in Provo, Utah. She retired from the Postal Service in 2000.

Anna paid particular attention to the details of her loved ones’ lives. She knew everything about her children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s lives. She always made everyone feel welcome in her home. Lake Shore was the stopping point for many weary travelers on their way to another destination. Mom would welcome you in for a meal and an overnight stay.

She is survived by her husband, Arnold H. Mellor, and her children, Brad (Tara) Mellor, Mike (Tiffany) Mellor, Marie (Brady) Prothero, Jim Mellor, and Richard Mellor. She is also survived by her siblings, Ardell (Julie) Talbot, Neil (Barbara) Talbot, and Judy (Carl) Henrie. She has 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orson and Annie Talbot, her sister Beth Fairbanks, and her brothers, Brent, Gordon, Bob, Jim, and her twin granddaughters, Laurel and Stephanie Mellor.

Funeral Services will be held at the Lake Shore Chapel on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 am. There will be a viewing on Friday 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Walker Mortuary in Spanish Fork, Utah, and on Saturday morning from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Lake Shore Church Relief Society room.

Karrolyn Monetta Dalton Morgan, 78 passed away Sunday July 31, 2022, at 3:10 p.m. Our dear Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Friend passed away in her home in Parowan, Utah with her husband Robert Morgan, sons David and Stanley and daughter Melody Mitchell at her bedside. Kay was born in Cedar City Utah on April 4, 1944, to Leona Williams and John S. Dalton. Kay is the oldest of 6 children. Kay was born into the LDS religion and has remained a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life. She loved living in Parowan and had such wonderful friends, including her closest friends being Jim and Kristine Robinson, Sam Halterman and Donna Lister. Kay loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed riding horses, playing the piano, and singing with her family and grandchildren. Kay loved going camping, fishing, and hunting near the cabin in our wonderful mountains nearby. She was loved by many. She lived in Parowan for most of her life and went to Parowan High School. She married the love of her life Robert Lee Morgan in Las Vegas Nevada December 26, 1961. She is survived by: husband Robert L. Morgan; children David Lee Dalton Morgan, Melody Morgan Mitchell (Joe) Stanley Dalton Morgan, Robert Al Morgan (Mia)and Lisa Michelle Morgan Davis (Robert); Kay has 9 living grandchildren: McKenna Rose Morgan, Shae Marie Morgan Malachowski (Brett), Robert David Morgan, Chelsea Teresa Morgan, Kade Stevens Morgan, Kayla Davis Sumsion (Mark), Morgan Mckenzie Davis, Christian Llewellyn Davis, Taylor Michelle Davis; Kay has four great-grandchildren: Kira Malachowski, Mila Malachowski, Avia Malachowski and Rowan Dellinger; Sisters Emily Graff (Jay), Judy Traglia (Pete), Linda Davenport (Gerald) Angie Robinson (Doug diseased). Kay was preceded in death by her parents John S. Dalton Jr. & Leona Williams Dalton, brother John Edwards Dalton, granddaughter Andrea Morgan, daughter of David. We will all miss her very much and wait to be with her again. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at11:00 am in the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 90 South Main Street, Parowan, UT. A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30a.m also at the chapel. Interment will follow at the Parowan City Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

It is with great sadness that the family of Seth Marcus Johnson announces his untimely passing on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 32. Seth will be lovingly remembered by his mother Cheryl Lynn Stubbs Johnson and his father Blaine Hart Johnson II. Seth is also survived by his four older sisters Brittany Timko (Michael), Erin Fonnesbeck (Travis), Lindsay Goldfine (Michael), Lauren Gunn (Clayton), and his grandmother Elna Halterman Stubbs. Seth will also be fondly remembered by a large extended family of cousins, relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Blaine and Loa Johnson and Howard Stubbs. From his first breath he changed the lives of all who surrounded him. Being the only blue-eyed child (and a boy!) his four doting sisters loved him to pieces. As the only son, he was the center of attention. He was tender-hearted, kind, and loved his family more than anything. He was the most loving uncle to his 14 nieces and nephews who adored him. For Seth, family was his compass and guiding light. His blue eyes seemed to sparkle, his smile was contagious, his genius mind was beyond compare.

Seth grew up in St. George, UT, lived for five years in El Dorado Hills, California, and returned to St. George where he graduated from Pine View High School. He worked numerous jobs in the communications and technology industries. He lived in Southern California, Salt Lake City, and most recently St. George as an entrepreneur, working from home and running two businesses. He loved skateboarding, snowboarding, lacrosse, working with and fixing any type of technology, and any moving object he could ride. The faster, the better! He was self-taught in areas of auto mechanics, 3D printing, and computer technology. Everyone came to Seth for help and he could always fix anything. He was full of life and had big ideas.

Please come celebrate his amazing life if you ever crossed paths with him. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Southgate 2nd Ward building, 1068 W. Chandler Drive St. George, UT. Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a tribute video and share his favorite treat. We were all made better because of him. He was the best of all of us. Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com.

Jimmalie Ann Owen passed away on July 29 th, 2022, in the Cedar City hospital at the age of 84. Jimmalie was born in Southern California to Crystal and James Stewart on March 2 nd, 1938. She spent her early years there and graduated from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California.

Jimmalie married her high school sweetheart, Ron Davis, in 1956. Together they had 3 children, Deborah, Ron Jr. and Matthew. As a family they had many adventures and lived in several different states, eventually settling in Cedar City, Utah. Ron and Jimmalie later divorced, but always remained friends.

48 years ago, Jimmalie became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held a number of different callings over the years and loved her Heavenly Father and his teachings very much. She was thrilled the day she got to go through the St. George temple.

Later in life, Jimmalie married Robert (Bob) Owen. They were a dynamic duo! Bob had a love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren like they were his own. At the time of his passing, they had been married for 30 years.

Jimmalie was a breast cancer survivor. She was strong and courageous always, but especially when she was recently diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma. She was ready to fight again as she was going to live to be an old lady. As a family we are grateful she now won’t have to, as the Lord has other plans for her.

Jimmalie was often referred to as a “classy” lady. She was always put together; fingernails and toenails painted, with her pretty jewelry and impressive lipstick collection. She enjoyed her weekly hair appointments as well as her Monday lunch group with her dear friends and a good book. She loved her family and spending time with them. “Jimmy” also loved tending to her animals that were so near and dear to her and taking care of the flowers in her yard.

Jimmalie never forgot a birthday or anniversary. You could always count on having a card in the mail. Whether or not you were her child, grandchild or great grandchild, she never forgot you.

Jimmaile is survived by her children, Debbie Morris of Cedar City, Utah, Ron Davis Jr. (Dodie) of San Jose, California and Matt Davis (Leticia) of Tucson, Arizona. 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Russ Stewart and her husband. As well as a grandson Phillip Davis, son in law Charlie Morris and two grandsons in law, Paul Folks and Trevor Savage.

A graveside service will be held on August 8, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W. Cedar City, UT). Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in honor of Jimmalie.

Marguerite, affectionately known as Grandma Maggie by her family, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022, in South Jordan, Utah at the age of 102. She was born on September 26, 1919 in Bicknell, Indiana, the daughter of George M. Bellamy and Clara Jane Snow. She was their eldest daughter and had two younger sisters, Clara Louise (Miller) and Betty Ann (Laue) who both preceded her in death. She moved to Vincennes, Indiana at the age of 9. The Bellamy girls were known in the town of Vincennes for their beauty and fun personalities.

Marguerite was always a diligent student and highly valued education. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Lincoln High School in Vincennes on May 23, 1938. She earned a scholarship to attend college, but due to family circumstances was unable to accept it. This did not stop her from continuing to learn. She became a dental assistant and then a PBX operator for Bell Telephone Company. When World War 2 began, she returned to her dental assisting profession and was employed as a dental assistant at the George Field, Illinois Flight Training Center and then was transferred to the dental clinic at Fort Benning, Georgia. After the war, she returned to Vincennes and obtained a job as a receptionist at WAOV, the local radio station. She eventually had her own radio storytelling show for children.

Marguerite married John Willis O’Niones on December 8, 1951 in Linton, Indiana. They were married by John’s father who was a Justice of the Peace. On April 1, 1954, they were sealed for time and all eternity by her grandfather Luther Harry Snow in the St. George Utah Temple. John referred to Marguerite as his “splendid wife” and she indeed was a supportive spouse and an excellent homemaker. She was not able to have children for several years, but eventually, their only child Gwen was born. John’s job took them to Indianapolis, Indiana, back to Vincennes and eventually to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Marguerite was a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several capacities including Primary, the Mutual Improvement Association (now Young Women) and Relief Society. She loved ministering to others and always remembered her neighbors at Christmas with her delicious cookies. She and John also were able to serve a brief mission in Texas. She loved singing hymns and participated in several ward choirs.

Marguerite is survived by her daughter Gwen (Keith) Knight of West Jordan Utah and their children and spouses and 32 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild to be born in a few months. She cared for each one deeply and her last words were those of expressions of love and hope for them to be good people and live happy & successful lives.

She also loved and appreciated her additional caregivers: Amber, Natalie and LeeAnn and the team at Intermountain Hospice and Home Health Care and her Legacy Retirement Center family, as well as her Beehive Homes of South Jordan family. A special thanks to all of them for their excellent care, love and support.

A viewing will be held Monday August 8, 2022, at the West Jordan Park Stake Center, 7411 S 4800 West, West Jordan, Utah from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at noon. Interment will be in the Cedar City Utah Cemetery with a grave side service on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marilyn Arns Burgoyne, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah, surrounded by family and friends after a 20-month struggle with cancer.

Marilyn was born in Cedar City, Utah, on July 21,1932 at the old Cedar City hospital to Howard Logan and Agnes Thompson Arns. She graduated from Cedar High School and earned an associate’s degree from the Branch Agricultural College and a bachelor's degree from the Utah State Agricultural College. She taught 2nd grade for the Granite School District in Salt Lake City for several years.

A nature enthusiast, she worked at Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Zion National Park in the summers.

On June 12, 1956, Marilyn married Paul Christiansen Burgoyne in the St. George Temple. The young couple then moved to Fort Ord, California, where Paul was stationed with the United States Army. They were deployed to Germany for 16 months where Marilyn was busy with church work in a small branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and substitute taught at a school on the army base.

After returning from Germany, the couple settled in Salt Lake City, started a family, and would raise three children, Paula, Jim, and Christian. Later, the family moved to South Dakota where Paul completed his master’s degree at the University of South Dakota. When Paul secured a teaching position at the College of Southern Utah, the couple made Cedar City their home, which was a real homecoming for Marilyn.

For Marilyn, family always came first. No matter the time, the event, or the location, she was there to support her husband, children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends. It did not matter what it was: school, sports, or work. Church held a special place in her heart and life. She served in many capacities, including scout leader, primary teacher, counselor, Relief Society teacher and president. She was a very loyal, faithful, devoted wife and companion and a very loving, caring and responsible mother and friend.

Marilyn served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1996-1997, she and Paul served in the Stockholm Sweden Temple. In April 2015, the couple was called to serve in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple, but Paul passed away before they could report to the mission. Later, Marilyn bravely opted to take up the call and served in Nauvoo from July 2016-July 2017. During this mission, she met many dear friends who stayed in contact with her until her passing.

Marilyn had a childlike curiosity, with an insatiable desire to learn. She was an avid reader, a consistent journaler, and a foodie. She and Paul traveled extensively in the United States and visited several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, Denmark, Finland, France, Russia, Israel, and Iceland. They also lived in Germany, Norway, and Sweden.

We will miss our mother immensely, but we know she is having a grand reunion with our father and many other relatives and friends.

Marilyn is survived by a daughter Paula Burgoyne Jenson of Cedar City, Utah (Steve), son James Howard Burgoyne of Lake Wales, Florida (Rita), son Christian Burgoyne of Colorado, and adopted son Mvemba Phezo Dizolele of Washington, DC (Kunda), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and brother Alan Lee Arns of West Valley City, Utah (Shirlean), and many more family members and friends that she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, brother-in-law John, brother-in-law Mark, nephew Dix, and her parents Howard and Agnes Arns.

The family would like to thank Sun Tree Home Health and Hospice, especially Ethan Bunker, Janelle, and Hannah. We would also like to thank all of the East Bench Ward members and friends who have supported and helped us along this journey. We are most grateful to Charlet Cunningham who was Marilyn’s companion (and earthly angel) through the ups and downs of her struggles from chemotherapy up to her last moment of life here on earth. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 am at the Cedar Stake Center, 155 East 400 South, Cedar City, Utah, with a viewing from 9:00-10:30 am prior to the service. Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, from 6-8 pm at the Cedar Stake Center. Funeral viewing and online condolences can be found at www.mortuary.org .

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Juaneta Stapley Jones passed away on June 27, 2022, at her home in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on April 5, 1940, in Toquerville, Utah to Woodrow and Neta Smith Stapley. She was sealed to Ronald Jones on July 11, 1959, in the St. George Temple.

Juaneta worked at Cedar Middle School as a lunch lady. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking, making candy and loved having her family around, especially her grandchildren! She was an avid sports fan, watching her kids and grandkids play ball. You could say that she was their greatest cheerleader.

Juaneta is survived by her husband Ronald of Cedar City, Utah. Her children Dallas (Bonnie) Jones of Cedar City, Utah, Craig (Carol) Jones of Centerville, Utah and Curtis (Nicole) Jones of Cedar City, Utah. Her brother Darwin (Joyce) Stapley of West Jordan, Utah and brother-in-law’s Jim Kemple of St. George, Utah, Len Dziurman of St. George, Utah Along with 14 wonderful grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Neta Stapley, her son Michael and her sisters Carol and Ellen.

Graveside services were held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery. A viewing was held prior on Friday, July 1, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 am at the Mesa Hills Ward Church located on 1928 W. 320 S., Cedar City, UT. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org.

Jose Fancisco Mazun, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at his home in Cedar City, Utah.

Francisco was born on October 6, 1981, in Cenotillo, Yucatan Mexico to Francisco Damaso and Marta Dzib Mazun. He was the youngest of 5 brothers. Francisco grew up in Mexico and later moved with his brothers to Denver, Colorado.

Francisco returned to Mexico on vacation to visit his parents and while there met and fell in love with Nancy Camara who was also there on vacation visiting her parents. Come to find out they grew up in the same town. They both returned to the United States, Nancy to Cedar City and Francisco to Colorado. After many conversations on the phone they have now been married for 18 years. Together they had 3 children, Kristopher, Stephanie and Kaden.

Francisco loved his family, they are the light of his life. He was a wonderful father and husband.

His passion was cooking. He had a great talent for it and provided many wonderful meals for his family and community. He will be missed immensely; he brought joy into our lives.

Francisco is survived by his wife Nancy, their 3 children, both parents and his 5 brothers.

Funeral Mass was held on Saturday July 9, 2022, at 2:00pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City, Utah. A viewing was held at the same location at 1:00pm just prior to services.

Condolences can be sent to the family through affordablefuneralservices.com.

David Jay Boudreau, 67, passed away June 7, 2022, at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on October 12, 1954, in La Jolla, California to Frances Louise Lingen and Duane Andrew Boudreau. He grew up in Lakewood, California and graduated from Lakewood High in 1972.

After high school, he went into his profession in the oil industry. His first employment was with Goetex/Gearhart. He met his wife Darlene and they were married in 1984, while employed at Production Logging Services until they both retired in 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Cedar City, UT and their three children: James (Michelle) Bean of La Mirada, CA. They were blessed with three children: James III, David, and Charles. Kessie (James) Jimenez of Cedar City, UT. They were blessed with three children: Isaac, Kaci and Reese. Anna (Steve) Dorneman of Murrieta, CA. They were blessed with three children: Steven, Owen and Andy Darlene. His mother, Fran Boudreau, of Long Beach, CA. His brother Doug (Dayna) Boudreau and his nephew, Andrew, of Whittier, CA. His sister’s Vickie (David) Desler and his nieces, Taylor and Madison, of Lakewood, CA and Debbie Boudreau of Long Beach, CA.

He is preceded in death by his father, Duane Boudreau and his brother, Terry Boudreau. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Southern Utah Mortuary located at 190 North 300 West, Cedar City, Utah 84720. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org.

Warren R. “Bud” Green passed away at his home on June 28, 2022. He was 83 years old. Bud was born on Oct 29, 1938, in Cedar City, Utah, to Warren Albert and Norma Perry Green. He spent most of his childhood with his grandma and grandpa Perry, whom he dearly loved and admired.

He graduated from Cedar High and was married shorty after to Lynda Mitchell. Together they had four children. They later divorced.

Bud worked several jobs early on including the Utah International Iron Mines where he operated heavy equipment and worked as an electrician’s helper. Later he worked for UDOT as a surveyor and drafter. Volunteered with the Iron County Jeep Patrol for several years. He also owned and operated a gas station on Main Street and a Golf Driving Range on North Main. He then started his own business, “Buds Sports Sales.” He sold motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.

Bud built a Snowmobile from the ground up based off a picture he had seen in a magazine. He was the first person to start a snowmobile business in Southern Utah. While in this business, he built motocross tracks, oval snowmobile racetracks and trials bike completion courses and sponsored these events giving many the opportunity to participate and compete. This was his career most of his life until sold his business. Bud being Bud he could not just relax so he started another business by purchasing a backhoe and dump truck fulfilling his childhood dream to play in the dirt. He was proud of the businesses he built and always did quality work. He made many lifelong friendships along the way. He built a very large authentic log cabin at Navajo Lake with help from his family. He also built his own home for him and his second wife, Connie Sue. They later divorced.

Later in life, Bud came to find his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and Connie had the opportunity to travel to Jerusalem; an opportunity in life he cherished and spoke about often.

Dad enjoyed many outdoor activities but one of his real passions was water skiing and he was a pro at it! Dad loved his family and attended the majority of family events, ballgames and projects. Always willing to offer his help and support. Dad would always pitch in and help with home or remodel projects but refused to let you help him with his chores. He always felt he could get it done himself. He was very self-sufficient and independent and very stubborn! Until these last couple of months, dad never missed giving a birthday and Christmas card with a little cash in it to everyone in his family even the newborn babies.

Dad loved cool cars, cool hair and had both as a teenager and as a young adult. He had to give up the cool cars when life got busy and money went in other directions. He always kept his hair trimmed and nice. He would cut his own hair using two mirrors and was very precise about it.

Bud is survived by his children Mark, Todd (Marilyn), Debby (Lief) Condie, and Bret; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister Karen Haller; his brother Rick; and his sister in-law Tamara (Tomi) Green His parents and brother Fred preceded him in death. Graveside service was held Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Cedar City Utah Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the hospice caregivers who have helped Dad through this hard part of his life. Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com.

Judy Jensen Laws, 82, passed away June 28, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born August 12, 1939, in Centerfield, Utah to Ellsworth Odell Jensen and Iona Fjeldsted Jensen. She graduated from Gunnison Valley High School and then went to beauty school in Salt Lake City. She served a mission in the East Central States Mission. Later in life, she served a Family History mission in Salt Lake City with her spouse. On August 2, 1963, she married Kleston Hart Laws in the Salt Lake City temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She enjoyed family history and was an accomplished seamstress. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was devoted to her family.

She is survived by her husband, Kleston Hart Laws, her children, Kyle (Erica) Laws, Karen Laws, Wade (Laura) Laws, Eric (Angela) Laws, Lynette (Nathan) Bowcutt, 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, her brother, Larry (Carol) Jensen, and her sister Betty (Joe) Topham.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 grandchildren, Jaxson, Jade and Lexi Laws.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, 2022, at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, Utah. Viewing was at 10:30 am with the funeral service at 12:00 pm. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery following the services. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

For live stream of Judy’s service please go to mortuary.org under Judy Laws’ obituary.

John Voges Gurney had an adventurous life. He was born May 28, 1937, in California to loving parents; Harlan “Bud” Gurney and Helen Voges. His mother passed away when he was 2 years old. His Aunt Hilda married his father and raised him and his siblings. He grew up in Woodland Hills, California on a large ranch. He has 4 siblings; 1 brother and 3 sisters; Jerry, Helen, Harlan and Hilda.

He loved challenges, flying, hiking, biking and swimming. But his greatest love was his wife, Doris Laurene. His heart broke when she passed away last year. He is survived by his daughter Patricia and son-in-law Devin Fulton. His other daughter, Lisa Mueller, passed away in 2003.

Lisa’s husband is John Mueller and he was fortunate to find a new wife, Alison. His grandchildren are Natashia, Carla, Skylor, Zion, Tyrone, Ethan, Nathan, Emma, Dillon, Emily and Mary. They have multiple extra children, who they always claimed as their own. They always accepted and embraced many and had unconditional love for all.

His enthusiasm for adventure will always be part of all of us. He always lived every day, like there was no tomorrow. He made every day special. One of the hardest things in his life was staying home and doing nothing. He always packed up to go somewhere until he traveled to his last destination.

We are forever grateful for his love, kindness, willingness to give and help others. It was easy finding pictures of him, he went everywhere with our family. He will be missed, but we will carry Papa and Nana’s memory in our future adventures.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 @ 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. An Open House was held from 1:30-3:00 pm at 2223 W. Sunset Pointe in Cedar City, UT 84720 after the graveside service.

Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.com.

Tom Swindlehurst—Dad, Husband, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle and best friend to all who knew him. Tom passed away unexpectedly last Thursday night, June 23rd, in his Beaver home. He was 72 years old. Tom was born on June 1st, 1950, in Cedar City, Utah to Joseph “Rue” and Emma “Anne” (Slick) Swindlehurst of Beaver. He was first married in May of 1972 in St. George to Lynn Jenson of Cedar City. They had two children together, Thomas Burke and Kathrynne. They divorced in 1977. In May of 1979, Tom began dating Bonnie Jean Lowe of Beaver, and from the day Tom laid eyes on her, there would be no Tom without Bonnie. They were a match made in heaven, like chocolate and peanut butter…or Lemon Pepper and…well…anything (according to Tom). Their courtship was brief (when you know, you know) and they were married on June 8th, 1979, in Beaver and later sealed in the St. George Temple. They had three children: Buffy Anne, Kade L., and Jordan J. Tom was raised in Beaver where he and his three brothers (Richard, Sherman, and Kent) grew up.

If there was one thing that Tom loved almost as much as Bonnie, it was his hometown and the surrounding mountains and nature. He loved and lived to be outside—whether fishing with his sons, hunting deer, elk or turkey with his brothers and numerous best friends, or simply taking an evening drive around North Creek with Bonnie to watch the deer come down from the hills and into the farm fields. For him, Beaver was Heaven. One of Tom’s favorite questions to ask of someone who didn’t live in Beaver was to inquire what the current price of gas was where they lived. Invariably, the reply would be 20 or more cents lower than the current cost of gas in Beaver, to which Tom always replied “Well, I guess that's the price ya have to pay to live in Paradise!” with his ever-present grin and chuckle.

Tom’s sense of humor was legendary. If you knew him (even for a few minutes) you were most likely treated to a joke (and even more likely) one that you never saw coming. Tom pulled so many legs over the years that those who knew him well would often begin to laugh as soon as they heard him start to speak, knowing what was likely headed their way. It was like watching a professional baseball pitcher beginning an elaborate wind-up. You knew something was coming, but you never knew just how fast, slow or curvy the ball was that was surely headed your way. All you really knew was that you’d better be ready!

He also loved to make up silly little sayings, like the one he came up with some years ago after the town of Beaver won a national award for having the best tasting water in the United States: “They say Beaver’s water is the finest in the land…Enjoy it by the cup or the flush of the can.” (Sorry, Bonnie. I had to!)

In 1968 Tom graduated from Beaver High School, where he was the Student Body President. After graduation he promptly enlisted in the National Guard, and traveled to Fort Ord in California in February of 1969 for basic training along with others from the 222nd Field Artillery, or “Triple Deuce” as it is known. There he would make many life-long friends serving as a cook, a skill he would continue to hone and enjoy throughout his life. If you were lucky enough to have Tom make you breakfast, you were very lucky indeed. Among his specialties were blueberry muffins, sliced “just-so” down the middle where he would deposit the perfect portion of butter, accompanied by a fried egg topped with his homemade mustard pickle sauce and, of course, some extra crispy bacon….Mmmmmm!

After his military training he served as an LDS missionary in the Aukland, New Zealand Mission and he would continue to serve his church faithfully throughout his life in many positions including the Bishopric, a church service mission in Beaver with Bonnie for the Bishop’s Storehouse and, most recently, working in the Baptistry at the Cedar City Temple, which he enjoyed enough to give up his favorite mustache for.

Tom worked 37 years for “Utah Power and Light” (and its subsequent owners) as a control room operator at their Blundell Geothermal Plant in Milford, along with a brief tenure at their Emery County plant in Ferron, Utah. He retired in 2016 and immediately began to catch up on his beauty sleep after several decades of shift work including many a “graveyard.” Tom was a master of the afternoon nap, and if anyone deserved to rest their eyes for a little bit every afternoon, it was him.

Tom was an immediate friend to anyone who was lucky enough to meet him and it was a rarity that he was sore at anyone. But, if you did make him angry, you definitely had it coming, “Ya gad-dang Pearhead!”

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Rue and Anne Slick Swindlehurst. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Jean Swindlehurst and children Thomas Burke (Tiffany) Swindlehurst, Kathrynne (Bill) Brewer, Buffy Anne (Chas) Cicala, Kade L (Carlie) Swindlehurst and Jordan J (Kati) Swindlehurst; brothers Richard (Lois), Sherman (Darla), and Kent (Pamela) Swindlehurst; and grandchildren Brylei, Averie, Kenadee, and Luke Brewer; Brielle Cicala; Dixon, Bexlie, and Luxee Swindlehurst; Ethan and Aimlee Swindlehurst.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 29th from 6-8 PM and Thursday from 9 AM to 10:30 at the Beaver LDS Stake Center located at 1350 E 200 N in Beaver. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 30th beginning at 11 AM, also at the Stake Center.

Interment and dedication of the grave will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver located at 650 E 600 N following the funeral services. Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 E 700 S, St. George, Utah (435) 674-5000 We love you Papa Tom, and may the water in Heaven be even half as good as it is Beaver!

Robert Edwin Hoovan passed away on June 11, 2022, in St. George, Utah. He was born October 19, 1930 in Dennison, Ohio to Oscar and Bertha Hoovan. Robert married Norma Jean Gallaher on March 29, 1993 in Cedar City, Utah.

Robert worked as a greeter at Walmart and a gardener at Valley View Medical Center. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved fishing and shooting with his grandsons. Family was the most important part of his life.

Robert is survived by his wife Norma; his children: Robert (Terri) Hoovan of Port Townson, WA; Eddie (Jamie) Hoovan of Cedar City, UT; Jacque (Wayne) Cromwell of Lovington, NM; Marilyn Janousek of Hobbs, NM; Carolyn (Doug) Taylor of St. George, UT; Step Children: Teresa (Greg) Herberger of Camas Valley, OR; Marta Downs of Camas Valley, OR; Micheal (Mandy) VanAusdal of West Valley, UT; 26 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister Jacquline Moskwa and daughter Carrie Schneider.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to mortuary.org.

Marion Thomas McWilliams, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday June 11, 2022, at his home in Enoch, Utah. He was born June 16, 1936 Evansville, Indiana to Marion Thomas McWilliams Sr. and Cecilia Maurer. He married Dorothy Guiselman on May 13, 1995.

He served in the US Marines and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he was also a Mason. His hobbies included reloading, camping, hunting, driving and site seeing.

He is survived by his daughter Charlotte McWilliams of Los Lunas, NM, his brothers Roy (Carolyn) McWilliams of Evansville, IN, Kim (Sharon) McWilliams of Evansville, IN, his sister Gail McWilliams of Evansville, IN along with one grandchild, Cody Reynolds, and two great-grandchildren Brantley & Paisley Reynolds.

He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy McWilliams, his son Curtis McWilliams, his daughter Melody Murphy and his parents Marion and Cecilia McWilliams.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Enoch Homestead Ward Building at 1390 East Midvalley Road in Enoch Utah. A viewing was also held Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:00 am, also in the Enoch Homestead Ward Building. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org.

Marilyn Bergstrom Robinson “A very good lady”, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 16, 2022, to join her husband, son and many other beloved family members.

Marilyn was born October 23, 1935, in Toquerville, Utah to Wilford W Bergstrom and Leah Johnson Bergstrom.

She was married in Parowan, Utah to Robert Applegate Robinson on January 17, 1952. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls, Idaho temple on June 23, 1965.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her son Arthur Wilford, son in law Keith Bulloch, brothers James G. Barton, Gary J. Barton (Dallas Ashdown), Fred Eric Bergstrom (Connie Griffith).

She is survived by her children; Deborah R. Smith (David) Bobett Ray (Ross) MariaLee R Bulloch, Brady J. Robinson (Rosemary), Beverly R. Bradford (David), twenty-five grandchildren, eighty-three great-grandchildren and thirty-two great-great-grandchildren.

Marilyn is also survived by her sister Phebe Ray (Dale V. Ray).

She was family oriented, a lover of babies and children, trivia, crosswords and was an excellent seamstress and cook. She made wedding cakes and wedding dresses for many family members. No one came through her door that didn’t get fed or feel loved, thus she had many “adopted” kids and grandkids. She was proud of all her family and loved to hear all about them and the things they were doing. She treasured the time she spent with each one. She loved to travel and was a lifetime learner. Her kind actions and service will be remembered and missed by many. She was a true example of unconditional love!

A special thanks to Dr. Mitchell Melling, the kind nursing staff at the Cedar City Hospital and the tender, kind and considerate staff at Applegate Home Health and Hospice.

Funeral services will be held Saturday June 25, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 3575 N Minersville Hwy, Enoch Utah. Viewing from 9:00 am to 10:30 am with the funeral services at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Hart, age 86, of Cedar City, Utah passed away peacefully at home on June 14 after a recent severe neck injury and battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Kenny was born November 17, 1935, in Fallon, Nevada to Leora “Lee” and Joseph Hart. Following WWII, he moved to Ridgecrest, California with his mother and stepfather Al Flowers, where he developed a lifelong passion for hot rods, motorsports and mechanics. After serving in the Army from 1958-1960 stationed in Korea, Kenny participated in the heyday of drag racing as a racer and mechanic, raced motorcycles in the California desert, owned an auto repair shop and worked as a heavy equipment operator. In 1972 he moved to Moab, Utah where he owned an auto repair shop, an automotive machine shop and actively supported local racers. After a brief time back in California, he moved to Cedar City, Utah in 1987 working as a mechanic and truck driver, where he met Clara and remarried. In his later years he kept busy with woodworking and building, repairing, maintaining and restoring a wide variety of machines in his beloved shop for himself, family and friends.

Kenny is survived by his wife Clara Hart, son David and wife Virginia Leighton, son Bryant and wife Mayela Hart, daughter Deanna Harris, grandchildren Bobby and wife April Harris, Jared and wife Lani Leighton (children Jorden and Levi), Katie and husband Curtis Archibald (children Brayden and Lucas), ex-wife Judy Simental, stepsons Robert Cox (children Jessie, Bailie and Shay) and Rodney and wife Shelly Cox (children Sydnee, Milo and wife Brooklynn (children Ryot and Annie), Tony and wife McKenna).

The family wishes to acknowledge the kind attentions of all the health care workers who helped in the wake of his neck injury and cancer diagnosis, and the amazing new and lifelong friends that provided support to Kenny and Clara.

Services will be held on June 25 at 12:00 PM at the Sonrise Christian Church, 6843 W 1800 N, Cedar City, Utah with a celebration of life to follow

Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com.

Jerold “Jerry” Keith Savage returned to his Heavenly home on June 13, 2022, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born on January 3, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ward Franklin and Ethelynd Brown Savage, he was the youngest of 4 children. He married his childhood sweetheart Janene Riddle on October 29, 1961, their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on February 22, 1964.

As a child Jerry learned the value of hard work farming and ranching in Antimony, Utah, with his dad. He later took over the farm, passing that value onto his children. For the majority of his married years in Antimony he also had the mail run, taking the mail from Antimony to Junction each day. He retired as a Facility Maintenance Worker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after many years. After moving to Cedar City and retiring from the Church he took on another job at Sparkles Car Wash, which he truly enjoyed.

Jerry served as the Bishop of the Antimony Ward, he also served in many other church callings, including being a temple worker in the St. George Temple. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and was a firm believer in paying a full tithe. His family and the church were always his top priorities.

Jerry loved spending time with his family, doing whatever made them happy. He was also happy getting his hands dirty in his flower beds. He had quite the sense of humor, mostly giving Janene a hard time. During his later years Jerry suffered many trials, and through those trials, he never complained.

Jerry is survived by his children Tresa (Dave) Robinson of Circleville, Ut, Keith (Renon) Savage of Cedar City, Ut, Tracy Savage of Cedar City, Ut, 9 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his sweetheart Janene Savage, his parents Franklin Ward and Ethelynd Brown Savage, his three brothers and a granddaughter Mattie B. Savage.

The family would like to thank the staff of Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice and the staff at Stonehenge of Cedar City, who treated our dad with the upmost love, care and compassion.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar North Stake Center (95 N 2125 W) in Cedar City, Utah. Viewing was held June 21st from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment is in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Those who were unable to attend may view the service online. Online condolences may be sent at mortuary.org.

Dee Clyde Wilcox was born on March 29, 1934, in Heber City, Utah to William C. and Mary Sophrona Giles Wilcox, the youngest of three children. He died on June 16, 2022, in St. George, Utah surrounded by his 4 children and family members who loved and adored him.

He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Winnemucca, Nevada and Provo, Utah. He was educated in those three cities, and graduated Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree and from The University of Utah with a master's degree in social work.

He began his professional career as a child welfare worker with the Arizona Department of social services. After three years of service he joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs where he worked for 30 years on several different Indian Reservations and for several different Indian Agencies. He began working with the Western Washington Agency, which served twenty seven different Indian Tribes; then on to the Papago Indian Agency in Southern Arizona, and later to Northern Ute Agency in Fort Duchesne, Utah. He finished his career as Superintendent of the Southern Paiute Field Station in St. George, Utah.

Dee Married Sharyn Shumway, whom he met while working on his first job in Arizona. They were married in the Mesa, AZ Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 2, 1961. Four children were born to that union, and later, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren (and two on the way).

Dee and Sharyn lived in Cedar City, Utah from 1981 to 1990. They then moved to St. George, Utah where they lived the remainder of their lives. Dee was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and after serving a mission to South Africa for two years, he served in many positions of responsibility. He served as scoutmaster, and youth advisor for many years. He served in three different Stake Sunday School Presidencies, including several years as President of that organization. He was Elder's Quorum President in two different locations and was a counselor in the High Priest Group leadership. He served in a Single's ward bishopric, and as a Sunday School Teacher several times and in several locations. Dee was an avid sports fan and especially loved all things BYU.

He was an excellent writer and speaker. He had a quick wit and sense of humor that was enjoyed by all those who knew him.

Dee was preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Wilcox Angus and Joel Wilcox, his parents William C. and Sophrona Wilcox and his eternal companion Sharyn Shumway Wilcox. He is survived by his children, Brenda Lee Hansen, Dianne (Todd) Plumb, David Dee Wilcox, and Jeanine (Ken) Nielson, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 1095 E. St. James Lane, St. George, Utah on Friday, June 24th @ Noon. A viewing will be held at that same location at 11am. Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Wynne Lee (Buck) Scott was born in Columbus, Ohio, “The Buckeye State,” hence his nickname, on May 25, 1945, to Edwin and Edna (Slayman) Scott. He graduated from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana and shortly after married Sondra Lynn Williams in Evansville, Indiana. They were joined again in heaven on June 8, 2022.

He started working construction, and other jobs, while starting his family in Indiana. When Buck and Sondra joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints they made their own pilgrimage to the state of opportunity, Utah. In Utah County, Buck started his business Timpanogos Equity Management Association/Scott Construction and quickly became one of the premier home builders in northern Utah. He said some of his more meaningful jobs came while working for his faith constructing churches in Alaska. He constructed houses for two decades before a crash in the housing market caused him look for other business opportunities.

When Sondra was accepted to Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, now SUU, Buck packed up his family for another trek, this time south “to the red rocks.” He took the first job he could find, delivering newspapers for The Daily Spectrum to outlying southern Utah towns, and quickly learned he could make more money hauling more items. He refurbished a U-Haul truck, painted it red, and TEMA/Scott Delivery was born. For the next three decades Buck also delivered newspapers for The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News, The Las Vegas Review Journal, The New York Times and the USA Today making sure customers in all the National Parks and surrounding cities got their printed news.

Buck provided services for many other companies, including State Bank of Southern Utah, Ken Bettridge Distributing, Tink’s Superior Auto Parts, Airborne Express, Rodeway Packaging Systems, MegaPro Screen Printing, and pharmaceuticals for McKesson, Bergen-Brunswick, Cardinal Health, and The American Red Cross, servicing all the local pharmacies and hospitals for many years. If somebody needed to get something anywhere between Lincoln County, Nevada to Escalante, and from Fillmore to Mesquite, they called Buck because one of his drivers was already going there.

He supported his wife and family, with the help of the southern Utah companies listed, while Sondra earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah State College, and a master’s degree from the University of Utah in social work. She would spend her final years counseling troubled youth.

Buck was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra, and children Nicholas and Tori Jae. He is survived by children Adonica (Richard) Wheeler, LaVerkin, Jody Scott, Salt Lake City, Meiklejohn “Mickey” Scott, LaVerkin, Wynne “Bubba” (Jennifer) Scott, Cedar City, and Haven (April Jimenez) Scott, Cedar City. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren who always made him smile.

Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2022. The viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. with funeral services starting at 12 p.m. Both will be held inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 481 North Main Street, LaVerkin, Utah.

Martin Victor Autrey was born December 12, 1931, and passed away on June 1, 2022 in Cedar City of causes incident to old age. He was born to Dave Smith Autrey and Agnes Johanna Wetz Autrey in Hooks, Texas. Martin grew up in Hooks, then served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He married Marilyn Joyce Sorensen June 27, 1953, in Santa Monica, California.

Martin worked and served for many years for the U.S. Government Civil Service in many capacities in California, Texas and Missouri before moving to Georgia. He mostly worked as a maintenance mechanic/welder but was happiest when working with wood projects in his shop or making his yard and gardens flourish and grow. He had a wonderful “green thumb.”

Martin joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1994 and was sealed to Marilyn in the St. George Temple in 1995. He served long and well in many Church callings, gathering true and eternal friends along the way. Martin and Marilyn served one mission to the BYU Dairy.

Martin is survived by his wife, Marilyn Autrey of Cedar City, their four children: David Autrey (Laura, deceased) of Springtown Texas; Linda Liebhardt (Michael) of Cedar City; Robert Autrey (Janet) of Provo, Utah; Donna Ashwood (George) of Warner Robins, Georgia. Also surviving are three of Martin’s siblings: Oliver Dodd Autrey of Wake Village, Texas; Susie Jaixen of Hooks, Texas; Michael Autrey of Colonial Heights, Virginia. Martin dearly loved all their 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the administration, staff, and aides at Our House Assisted Living (Brookdale) and Atlas Home Health and Hospice for all of their kindness, loving care and support for Martin.

Services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Provo, Utah. Interment with military honors, Veterans’ Cemetery at Camp Williams, Bluffdale, Utah. Services were live-streamed and recorded. A recording of the service is available through the mortuary's website: https://my.gather.app/remember/martin-autrey Funeral Arrangements provided by Utah Valley Mortuary in Lindon, Utah.

Peter Kent Leigh, age 90, passed away on June 3, 2022.

Peter was born the youngest of six children in Cedar City, Utah to Peter Fife and Rebecca Bladen Leigh. He is the last surviving member of his family.

As a child, Peter learned the value of hard work by helping his dad with the sheep and spending time on Cedar Mountain. This work ethic served both him and his family throughout his life.

He married Geraldine Fakler on November 22, 1950 and raised three children together. They enjoyed being in the outdoors at Lake Powell or traveling in their fifth wheel trailer following retirement.

Peter worked for the Bureau of Land Management for 32 years and retired in 1994. Prior to working at the BLM, he worked at the Columbia Iron Mines.

Pete was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent many hunting seasons with friends in the mountains of Southern Utah. He looked forward to the hunts each Fall. He was also a lifetime member of the Cedar City Elks Lodge BPOE 1556.

Peter was a Veteran where he proudly served his country in the Korean War as a member of the Utah Army National Guard, 213th Battalion, Southern Utah. During the Battle at Kapyong, his battalion was miraculously preserved, and all returned home safely. After coming home, he continued his service for 13 years in the Utah National Guard where he reached the rank of Master Sergeant.

Peter is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings: Rex; Clint; Bladen; Venice; and Sylvia; and his beloved dog Clyde. He is survived by his son, Jimmie (Diane) and daughters, Cindy (Nathan) Lovell, Susan; 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, at the Cedar City Cemetery at 11:00 am, under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home. Military Honors will be presented.

The family wishes to thank Ethan Bunker of Sun Tree Hospice and Marie Prince, Iron County Home Health for their care of Peter.

Pamela Garfield Smith returned to her heavenly home on May 31, 2022, at the age of 53 after a long-fought battle with breast cancer.

Pam was born on August 17, 1968, in Cedar City to Bud & LaRee Garfield. She had a wonderful childhood on the farm in Enoch. She was lovingly known as “Scooter” in her early years because she didn’t learn to walk until she was almost 2. Instead, she would get around by scooting on her bum. Pam loved running through the fields, sliding down the ditch, and watching her dad call the sheep in with a call only he could do. Some of her most entertaining stories involved being chased by chickens, which is probably where her intense fear of birds came from. Growing up on the farm is where she learned the value of hard work, which served her well throughout her life.

Pam and Mike Smith of Beaver, Utah married on June 22, 1995. They were later sealed in the St. George Temple on October 3, 1997. Together, they blended their family and raised their three children, Krista, Braden and Brecia. As a family, they loved going out to eat, game nights and riding four-wheelers. Pam was the best mom! She always had a lesson to teach or a one-liner to make us laugh. She raised her children to put family first and follow their Savior.

Pam always had a love of learning. She was a great student and very involved. She graduated from Cedar High School in 1986. After high school, she attended Southern Utah State College where she earned a degree in Elementary Education, following in her father’s footsteps. She later earned her Master of Education degree and reading endorsement from Southern Utah University.

Pam began her teaching career at E. Valley where she taught a combined 3rd and 4th grade class. She spent a few years teaching 6th grade at Red Rock Intermediate, and then Cross Hollows Intermediate. She then began teaching 4th grade at Fiddlers Elementary, which is where she spent the rest of her teaching career, with a few years spent as the reading specialist. Pam is known as Mrs. Smith to many. She is remembered for her incredible science lessons and read-alouds of her favorite books. She also taught her students life lessons like having grit and being a bucket filler. Mrs. Smith changed many lives and loved every single one of her students. She had a gift of making everyone feel loved, welcomed, valued and accepted in her classroom. She retired after teaching for 29 years.

Pam was a friend to everyone. When she made a friend, she held onto them for life. We will always remember her love of birthday dinners, Bunco Thursdays, Brad’s lunches and conversations that felt like they were never going to end. Pam was hard to take anywhere because she always had someone to talk to! She made her friends part of our family, and we are all blessed by the many friendships she had through the years.

Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2018. She had countless chemo and radiation treatments, and several surgeries. Through the love, knowledge and care of her doctors and nurses at the Cedar City Cancer Center, and with her own grit and determination, she had a really hard, but really incredible 4-year fight. She spent most of her time during those years in her craft room making the most beautiful quilts for so many that she loved. Pam’s happy place was sitting at her sewing machine.

During her years fighting cancer, making memories with her grandchildren was her priority. She did everything she could to make individual, core memories with each of them. She took us on trips to Disneyland, the aquarium and the mountains. MeeMaw or Wadi, as her grandchildren called her, always put on her best for her grandchildren, no matter how tired, sick or in pain she was. The little individual moments she had with them will be what they remember her by. With her grandkids she loved reading books, watching them play video games, sharing her Diet Coke, watching them play sports, giving back scratches, playing games, making treats and Sunday Dinner, watching pimple popping, playing playdoh and FaceTiming daily.

Pam had a very strong testimony of the Gospel and her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as primary president, young women president, and relief society president, but her very favorite calling was primary music leader. She loved teaching primary children the gospel through song. Her faith was her guide through her life, especially these past few years. She took on the mantra of FAITH OVER FEAR, and truly lived that each day.

We want to thank each of her incredible doctors and nurses at the Cedar City Cancer Center, Cedar Ridge Family Medicine, Wound Clinic, Deseret Pain Specialists, Cedar Dermatology and Ethan at Sun Tree Hospice. The care she received at each of these places was above and beyond anything we could have expected or asked for. She loved her nurses and doctors and truly thought of them as family.

Pam is survived by her loving husband, Mike, her children Krista (Brock) Rasmussen of Salina, Braden (Kennedy) Davis of Cedar City, Brecia (Mark) Scott of Springville and her grandchildren, Kash, Ky and Kase Rasmussen, Averie and Beckett Davis, and Nellie, Jaxon and Maren Scott. She is also survived by her mother LaRee Garfield, her 5 siblings, Michael, Lauri, Tyler, Shawn and Zach, and her dear friend and aunt Myra Mosdell. She was the proud aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews, whom she loved so much. She is preceded in death by her father Bud Garfield and her grandparents.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Canyon View Stake Center (1985 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT). Viewings were held Friday, June 3, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W. Cedar City, UT) and Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Interment was at the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org.

Mary Frances (Berge) Johnson passed away peacefully at age 74 from her battle of Pancreatic cancer on June 2, 2022, surrounded by her husband & six children at her home in Cedar City, Utah. Mary was born in Chico, CA, on December 29, 1947, to Howard Gordon Berge and Margaret Carol (Gordon) Berge and was the oldest of seven siblings.

Mary graduated from Auburn High School in Auburn, WA, and received a bachelor's degree in Human Development from Washington State University. Mary worked as a Social Worker for several years and was very active in the LDS church.

Mary enjoyed traveling, rockhounding, and researching genealogy. She loved her family and serving others. She lived in California, Washington, Alaska, and Utah.

Mary gave birth to seven children and raised six, and raised niece, Kaylee Powers and nephew, Curtis Neidigh, as well as various grandchildren throughout her lifetime. Mary is preceded in death by daughter Mary Cathleen, her parents, and brothers Glenn and Raymond.

Mary is survived in life by her loving husband Bruce, her daughters Karen (Peter) Eden, Wendy (Daniel) Billings, Cynthia (Sandra) Phillips-Johnson, her sons Brad (Stacy), Brock, and Brian (Sarah); 4 sisters, Karen (Paul) Wilkinson, Patricia Neidigh, Angie Cope and Pamela Trammell and 3 brothers, Denver Woolever, Jimmy Berge & Michael (Joy) Berge. As well as 22 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mary will be missed by her family, relatives and a lifetime of friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Enoch West Stake Center (3575 North Minersville Hwy). There was a viewing at the same location just prior to services from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment was at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Affordable Funeral Services. On line Condolences Can be sent to her memorial page at www.affolrdablefuneralservices.com.

Ted Allen Whitbeck, (60), returned to his heavenly home on May 20, 2022. He passed quickly from a heart attack in the Albuquerque New Mexico Airport as he was traveling to begin a new job to provide for his family. Being a devoted husband, father, and provider was Ted’s joy and consistent purpose.

Ted was born to David Wilson and Patricia (Koupal) Whitbeck Downard on Saturday, December 9, 1961 in Portland, Oregon. He spent his early childhood in Portland before moving to Pacifica, California where he attended grade school. His family moved further south to Cyprus, California for junior and senior high years. He loved football and played on to the junior college level before blowing out a knee. His father was so proud of the hard work and determination he consistently put forth to succeed in football.

Ted served in the Rome Italy Mission from 1983-1984 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always dreamed of taking his “Sweetie” Patti to visit Italy and was able to do that just six months before he passed.

In his early years, his protective nature and size almost landed him an opportunity to be Tom Petty's bodyguard until Tom Petty cut his finger and the tour was canceled. He enjoyed God's creations and often admired the beautiful scenery as he drove across several states over the years. He took great pride in his work.

Ted loved God and family above all. He emulated a ‘gentle giant’ in his humble and profound influence. Ted met Patti in the year 2000 when they became good friends. He patiently pursued her affections until they were married on January 26, 2002 then later sealed in the St. George temple for time and all eternity. They were a dynamite duo in business, owning and operating the Old Mill Kitchen Store and Patti's Place Sandwich Shoppe. Together they have raised their growing family which now includes 10 grandchildren.

He is survived in death by his wife Patti Whitbeck; Chaz (Ashley) Whitbeck, Whitnie (Brian) Blackham, Alex Whitbeck, Landon (Elle) Whitbeck, Adison (Alex) Mumm, and Jaxon Whitbeck. He is also survived by siblings Nancy (Randy) Moss, Barry (Teresa) Whitbeck, and Lyn (Chad) Cooper. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad and brothers Bradley Whitbeck and Steve Whitbeck.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Beaver 3rd-4th Ward Building (220 North Main) at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends attended a viewing Tuesday, May 31 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the same location and again on Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the prayers, flowers, monetary contributions and other expressions of love and support that have lightened their load.

On May 20th, 2022, Shirley (Maurer) Markham Koropp passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 85 years old. Shirley was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. A Pennsylvania native who later married and moved to California where she worked for many years as a nurse and later became a mother of three children with whom she loved and adored. Her devotion to her family was immeasurable.

Shirley was a well-loved beautiful lady, full of life and feistiness. Everyone who came in contact with her fell in love with her, even strangers. She seemed to always touch your soul with her infectious laugh and smile. She loved to make her famous pumpkin bread for not only her family but for friends, caregivers, neighbors, etc.

She is survived by her children Patricia Glick, James Markham & Susan Markham. She will forever be a presence & angel in our lives.

Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org.

Our kind, loving, Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather, James Marion Tilman Jr., age 83, passed away on May 25, 2022, in Parowan, Utah. He was born on May 12, 1939, in Las Vegas, Nevada to James Marion and Florence Marian Schmidt Tilman. James served in the US Navy on the USS Dixie Destroyer. He married Linda Mabel Winter on June 11, 1970.

James worked in the Landscaping industry, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed many things in life like fishing, singing karaoke, working puzzles, drawing, painting and hunting.

James is survived by his wife, Linda Tilman of Parowan, UT. His children, James Tilman III of Cedar City, UT, Rebecca Sharp of Cedar City, UT and Erik (Heidi) Tilman of Lewisburg, PA. His brother, John Roy (Faye) Tilman of Oklahoma City, OK, sister Barbara Satterfield of Paragonah, UT. Along with 11 grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Tilman and Florence Tilman. His brother Victor, sisters Karla Gardner and Marie Anita Tilman and brother-in-law Don Satterfield.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Parowan Southern Utah Mortuary located at 15 East 100 North, Parowan, Utah. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm at Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

Carol Lee Carpenter passed away April 29, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1945, to Richard Edward Hyland and Marion Dexter Hyland in Mattapoisett, MA. The Hyland family moved to Lakewood, CA when Carol was 11. She graduated from Mayfair High School in Lakewood in 1963.

While at a bowling alley in Lakewood, she met her one true love, George John Carpenter (Jack). They were married July 11, 1964. They made their home in West Covina, CA with their three children until 1971, when they decided to move back to George's home town of Cedar City, UT.

Carol loved to serve her family as a homemaker. The family would travel with George while he was working on drilling rigs but ended up staying put in Cedar City.

Carol also served in other capacities as a Cub Scout leader and 4-H leader for her boys. When her children were older, she started work at Yellow Front then later worked for several years with J.C. Penny until the store closed in Cedar City. For the last ten years, she spent time at the Senior Center where she loved to serve meals to others who couldn't get up and serve themselves and play Bingo; that is until her health started failing. She would still go to friends’ houses and play cards though.

Carol loved to make children feel special, from planning activities for the kids at family reunions or doing a special projects for and with, her children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She made so many children feel important.

Carol is survived by her three children and one daughter in law, George Richard (Rick) and Stephanie Carpenter, Michael Allen Carpenter and Brenda Lee Carpenter Smith. Six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, one sister and four brothers.

Carol had previously decided to be generous and help Science in the fight for solving many medical mysteries. She donated her body to Science in hope for cures for her causes of lung cancer, type-2 diabetes and glaucoma. Because of this, services are going to be held at a later date.

Leah Jean Christiansen Adams, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Cedar City, Utah on Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was the best Christmas present ever for her parents John and Geneva Christiansen and her big sister Phyllis when she arrived on Christmas Eve 1933.

Leah loved growing up in Fountain Green, Utah and treasured her relationships with her Crowther and Christiansen relatives. She graduated from Moroni High and then moved to the bigger city of Cedar City to attend Branch Agricultural College. Whatever plans Leah had, they changed rapidly when she met Gayle Adams. Six months later they were engaged, and Gayle was drafted into the army. Gayle and Leah were married in Fountain Green, Utah on October 12, 1953, and their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. Over 68 years of marriage, they added 3 children, Jeff (Carol) Adams, Sue (Mike) Sato, Jackie, (Gary/Tex) Cowart, 8 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren to their family.

Leah’s greatest hobby was loving people. She had a special ability to connect and build relationships with family members, neighbors, friends and even strangers in line at the grocery store. Her favorite place was either at the family cabin on Cedar Mountain or her home surrounded by her family.

Leah was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Geneva Christiansen, sister Phyllis Rowland, her beloved Father and Mother-in-Law, Bill and Arvilla Adams, and Great Grandson, Easton Jones.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Cedar 4th & 15th ward building (500 West, 400 North). A viewing was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W.) On Wednesday the viewing will be held at the Cedar 4th ward from 10:30 to 11:30 am before the funeral service. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

Kathyrn Carrison, age 73, passed away May 13th, 2022 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born November 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Alice Englestead Koehne.

Kathy grew up in St. John, Indiana where she attended grade school through high school. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she met and married Tony Carrison. They were married for a couple of years before divorcing. Kathy never remarried. She enjoyed a career in the banking industry in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Phoenix for 40 years.

After retirement, Kathy spent 6 years in Mexico serving those in need, especially women and children. She then moved to St. George 8 years ago to be closer to family. While in St. George she made great friends in her retirement community. She continued serving others by volunteering her time helping people at the local homeless shelter and soup kitchen.

Nothing got passed Kathy, she remembered everything down to the last detail. She loved the beach, especially Puerto Penasco and San Diego. Kathy always had a furry friend by her side, she was one cat away from crazy! She lived life to the absolute fullest and loved to enjoy a pitcher of her famous margaritas. Kathy was free-spirited, adventurous and always up for a good time. Kathy never had children of her own but loved spending time with and spoiling her great nieces and nephews. They all loved her rambunctious nature, offbeat humor, and were wrapped around her finger.

She overcame Ovarian Cancer with determination and strength then developed Paraneoplastic Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disease which debilitated her entire body except for her mind. Kathy was still sharp as a tack to the very end, spending her time watching the clock and keeping everyone on track.

She is survived by her sister, Tomi (Fred, deceased) Green of Cedar City, Utah and brother, Bob Koehne of Las Vegas, Nevada, nieces Lori (Larry) Baily of Minersville, Utah, Renae (Mike) Clark of Cedar City, Utah, Stephanie DeLand of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Katie (Mike) Wasco of Temecula, California, as well as many great nieces and nephews, and life-long best friends, Doug Hughes and Mark Hermann of Phoenix, Arizona who were always by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements were handled under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org

Harold S. Staton Jr. Of “Harold’s Place” wanted to say goodbye to all his workers, friends and people he so loved in Utah. He passed at 1am on May 16, 2022. He was 71. The Holy Father brought him home after over 8 years of suffering.

He was in the Army 3 years and the Guard 1 year. Loved to cook, fish and hunt. His survivors are Cathy, his wife of 51 years and daughter Kristy. His son passed away on 7/22/2015.

Harold was buried in the Cedar City cemetery along with his son. The service was a gravesite held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 1pm. Arrangements were handled by Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

Delores Thornton Robinson, age 83, passed away on May 20, 2022, peacefully at home with her husband by her side. She was born May 28, 1938, to Carlos Earl and Roka Prothero Thornton in Cedar City, Utah. She spent her childhood in Paragonah, graduating from Parowan High School. She enjoyed being the yearbook editor. Attending Girls State instilled in her a love for our country. She was known for her kindness to all.

She married Allan Dale Robinson on November 7, 1955, in Fredonia, Arizona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She took pride in being a wife, mother, sister and homemaker. She spent her life teaching her children and grandchildren important skills including cooking, sewing, gardening, cleaning, organizing, and the value of hard work. She enjoyed supporting them in their many activities as their number one fan.

Delores was a caregiver for her parents and grandparents, teaching compassion by example. She enjoyed Horse Valley, flowers, the Iron County Fair, personalizing birthday cards, horse races, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, baking and giving sugar cookies, patriotic decorations, serving others, planting seeds and watching them grow in soil and in children, visiting with friends and family, giving gifts, darning socks, decorating graves, and Facebook.

As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she exemplified the motto "Charity Never Faileth." She especially loved working with the young people in Primary, Sunday School and Young Women's.

She is survived by her husband, their children, David Allan (Dianna) Robinson, Debra (Steven) Barton, Quinten Ellen (Jessie Scott) Robb, Lori Ann (David) Hulet, and special adopted daughter Julie Molter, fourteen grandchildren and thirty-three great-grandchildren. Siblings Rayma (Conrad) Clark, Reed Thornton and Lynn Thornton. Preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerry Thornton, and a baby sister.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Paragonah Ward Chapel. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 25, from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Thursday, May 26th at 9:30 prior to services. Interment will be at the Paragonah Cemetery following the services. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.Serenity StG.com.

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Carol Jordan Jones, 73, passed away May 21, 2022, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Cedar City to Charles William Jordan and Charlotte Ilene Heap Jordan. She attended elementary and junior high school in Cedar City and attended and graduated from Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Family Relationships from BYU, which she used throughout her life. She had a passion for learning and attended classes throughout her life including attending College of Southern Utah, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Brigham Young University and San Juan College.

Carol married the love of her life, Evan York Jones, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints St. George Temple on August 20, 1971. During their marriage, they lived in many places including Utah, California, Colorado, Wyoming, and Brisbane, Australia, and spent many wonderful years raising their children in Farmington, New Mexico. When Evan retired, they returned to Cedar City.

Carol was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings and enjoyed working with the children, young women, young single adults, and Relief Society sisters of the Church. She loved family history work and served over 30 years as a family history consultant. She loved her years of working in the family history library in Farmington, New Mexico. She was an avid reader and absolutely loved spending time with her family. She loved supporting and cheering on her children and grandchildren in their varied interests and pursuits.

Carol is survived by her spouse, Evan York Jones, her children, Shanna Guymon (Daryl) of Providence, Utah, Jason Jones (Tamara) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Callie Haynes (Andrew) of Sandy, Utah, Kera Jones of Midvale, Utah, Kate Cowan (Logan) of Brooklet, Georgia, and fifteen grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and her brothers David Jordan (Pat) of Mesquite, Nevada, Steven Jordan (Denise) of Henderson, Nevada, Danny Jordan (Vera) of Henderson, Nevada.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jillyn Jordan Jappe.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar View Chapel on 1925 West 320 South, Cedar City, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 9:30-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

Louise Mackelprang Hanzon (96) passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 10, 2022, in Cedar City Utah. Louise was born to Melvin “Parry” and Naomi Mackelprang on July 30, 1925, in Cedar City. She grew up and attended public school in Cedar City, graduating from Cedar High in 1943. After graduation she boarded a bus to Salt Lake City where she attended nursing school at the University of Utah. As part of her nurses training she worked at Madigan General Army Hospital in Washington state. When her nurses training was complete she was slated to join the army, but World War II ended and her service in the military was no longer required. So, upon obtaining her registered nurse certification she returned to Cedar City and worked at the local hospital.

In July of 1948 she moved to Denver, Colorado to marry Kenneth Ralph Hanzon, a friend from Cedar who was enrolled at the University of Denver. In 1953 they moved to Casper Wyoming for a couple of years before moving to Rangely, Colorado in the summer of 1955. They lived in Rangely from 1955 to 1967. In 1967 they moved to Red Wash, Utah, where they lived for about a year and a half before moving back to Rangely, where they remained until Ken’s retirement in 1983. After retirement they moved back to Cedar City where she lived for the remainder of her life.

Louise loved dogs, walking, gardening (or “playing in the dirt” as Ken called it), and listening to music; but her greatest love was her family. When complemented that she had raised a good family she would often respond “Well, I don’t know that I raised them, they just sort of grew up.”

Louise is survived by her four children, Craig (Castle Rock, Colorado), Boyd (Cedar City, Utah), Peggy (Rangely, Colorado), and Susy (Tehachapi, California), 13 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth, and her brother DParry Mackelprang.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at noon at the Cedar City 9th Ward Chapel (256 South, 900 West) in Cedar City, Utah. A viewing will be held on the day of the funeral at 11:00 am at the 9th Ward Chapel. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.

John G Pace was born to Jack and Amanda Smith Pace on April 25, 1942, in the old Cedar City Hospital. He passed away May 14, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s and Myasthenia Gravis, encircled by the love of his eternal family at his home in Enoch, UT.

He grew up and lived his life to the fullest in the area that he loved. He was raised on a farm on Midvalley Rd. It was during this time that he developed a strong work ethic, which he carried throughout his entire life, and was the foundation for the man he became. He attended area schools, graduating from Cedar High School and College of Southern Utah.

He married Catherine Callister on September 12, 1968, in the St. George Temple. They made their home in Enoch, where they raised their five children. During this time, he continued his love of books and learning, working as the Bookmobile Librarian. John and Cathy later purchased the Southern Utah Culligan franchise, working together to create a viable business to support their family for the next 40 plus years. This allowed him to subsidize his sheep and mountain hobbies (addiction). He spent countless hours on Kanarra Mountain with his family, which proved to be the perfect place to teach his children the value of hard work.

The most important aspect of John’s life was the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Netherlands and later served a second mission with Cathy in the Johannesburg South Africa Temple. He served in many capacities, but had a particular love for missionary work and the youth. He was able to share that love while working with many missionaries as a Bishop, and giving numerous youth their blessings as a Patriarch.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cathy, and children: Laurie Dunnell (Dave) of Enoch, Carrie Thomson (Jade), of Las Vegas, John Pace (Sarah) of Cedar, Michael Pace (Sundi) of Cedar, and Mathew Pace (Loni) of Enoch. Siblings: Barbara (Ted) Kelsey, Helen Pace, Katheryn (Brent) Haslem, and Lee (Carole) Pace. He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents: John A (Jack) and Amanda Pace.

There will be a viewing held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Wednesday, May 18, from 6-8 pm and again at the Enoch West Stake Center (3575 N Minersville Hwy, Enoch, UT) on Thursday May 19, from 9-10:30 am with the funeral service following at 11 am. Interment will be in the Enoch Cemetery. The family is grateful for the many friends and neighbors who have been such a loving support.

To view the funeral services go to John's obituary at mortuary.org.

Adaline (Ada) Butcher passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Mother’s Day May 8, 2022, at the age of 99. Ada was born in Williams, CA to Walter A. Cripps and Marjorie P. Elliker Cripps Judd on August 28, 1922. She was married to the love of her life, Paul F. Butcher, on September 10, 1938, until he passed on April 14, 1997. They had four children together, Robert D. Butcher (Georgia) Overton, NV, Kennith R. Butcher (Pam) Toledo, WA, Donna M. Bogdon Carlin, NV and Paul D. Butcher (Peggy) Spring Creek, NV.

Ada is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, son Kennith, grandson Kevin, one sister and six brothers. She is survived by her brother Dick, her children Robert, Donna and Paul, nine grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 40 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a service for Ada in Cedar City, Utah on Friday, May 20, 2022. There will be a viewing for those who wish to say goodbye at the Southern Utah Mortuary from 10am-noon followed promptly by a graveside service at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org.

After 90 years of celebrating life here on Earth, Connie Carter Mosdell Harman passed away on April 28th, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was the only child born to Aaron B. Carter and Bertha Barton on March 15, 1932. After the death of Connie's dad Aaron, Bertha married Clark Showalter, who became a devoted step father to Connie. Connie married Ellis Orien Mosdell and together they raised a family of five children: Tauna (Brent) Johnson, Charles Mosdell, Greg (Myra) Mosdell, Sheryl (Belinda) Mosdell and Lauri (Dan) Evans. Later Connie and Ellis were sealed in the St. George Temple. Ellis and Connie started a business in 1946, Mosdell Sanitation, which is still in operation today. Connie and Ellis enjoyed spending time outdoors with their family, hunting, fishing, boating, camping and snowmobiling. They enjoyed their cabin located at Duck Creek and the many friends they met. She enjoyed the annual chili cook off located at Duck Creek, which she won a couple of times. Connie was the secretary of the Snowmobile Club, which she played a big part in establishing and gave many hours to keep the outdoor recreational club going. Connie being an only child loved being a mother and she surrounded all of us with her love and her time. After the passing of her husband Ellis, twelve years later she met and married Orin Harman. Orin had also lost his spouse and together they filled their lonely hours with friendship and companionship. There were married for three years when Orin passed away. They enjoyed their time together in Island Park Idaho and in Beaver Dam at the Sunshiners Trailer Park. They enjoyed golfing and spending time with the many friends they met. Connie has 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren. She would say, "Not bad for an only child". She is proceeded in death by her parents, her step father, Ellis Mosdell, Orin Harman and a grandson, Dustyn Dan Evans. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Funeral proceedings were May 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary, followed by a graveside.

Virginia “Ginny” May Wachuta Groke McHarg died peacefully with her granddaughter Kristina Groke Applegate by her side in St. George, UT on April 28, 2022, at the age of 91.

Virginia was born in1930 on her parents’ farm in Crawford County near Prairie du Chien, WI, the only daughter to William Rudolph Wachuta and Emma ‘L’ Slama. The family farm was lost when she was four years old, due to no money to pay the mortgage during the early years of the depression. Following the move to Prairie du Chien her father found work with the WPA and the railroad. He also had a shoe and harness repair business for many years. He loved to garden, and Ginny followed in his footsteps. She loved to garden and continued to do so up to 6 days before her passing.

Ginny married Edward William Groke in 1953. They met at a dance at the YMCA. Oh, how Ginny loved to dance. He died in 1958 from service-connected problems from Army service in the Pacific in WWII. Now they can kick up their heels in the Celestial Ballroom.

In 1989 she found love again, and married A. Glen McHarg, in 1989 a widowed US Navy veteran. He died Feb. 1998.

She is survived by two brothers Donald (Patty) of West Bend, WI and Roger of Prairie du Chien. Two sons, Robert (Deanna) Groke of New Harmony and Richard (Tammy) Groke of St. George and a daughter Karen (Lon) Judd of Aztec, NM. Also surviving, 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents and eldest brother William Jr. Wachuta. Her immediate family held a memorial at the home of her son, Robert, in New Harmony, UT April 30, 2022.

We would like to thank the staff at Primrose Assistant Living, as well as her good friends Kathyleen, David, and Happy. Many, many thanks to Virginia’s grandchildren The Carlings, Applegates, Shakespears, and Kevin’s family—especially Meg—for the sacrifices they gave to make sure their grandmother was not alone during her last days.

John Parr Gibson of Parowan, Utah, passed away in the early morning of April 21, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1942, in Berkeley, California, where his mother, Rachel Anne Masterson Gibson, was staying temporarily with an aunt while his father, Alson Parr Gibson, performed military duties elsewhere. They returned to their hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada, a few months later.

As a young child, John would follow his dad around and earned the nickname, “Buddy,” which in his teen years evolved to “Bud,” then to John as he matured. He was active in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and often talked about the Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge in 1957, with a side trip to Washington, D.C. He was active in the YMCA and the United Methodist Church.

He attended kindergarten at Fifth Street Grammar School in Las Vegas, grades 1-8 at Sunrise Acres School, finishing the eighth grade at Twin Lakes Elementary. After graduating from Rancho High School in 1961, he attended the University of Nevada in Reno before entering the U.S. Army, where he was ultimately stationed in Germany as part of the Signal Corps. He enjoyed his time there and would talk about some of the memorable people and events.

In 1970 John completed his Apprenticeship in Electrical Construction and went on to become a Journeyman Wireman. In later years, he started his own electrical contracting company and became a member of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association). His company, G&G Systems, is still in operation in Las Vegas.

John married Sandra Lee Swegle on February 7, 1970. They resided in Mt. Charleston, Nevada for 34 years, during which time John was a member of the Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department and was instrumental in establishing ambulance service on the mountain. He was a volunteer fireman, ambulance driver and EMTII. John and Sandy were avid square dancers for over 30 years, most of that time with the B-Sharps Club, where they often danced in places like Yosemite, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, and others.

Upon retirement, John and Sandy relocated to Parowan, Utah. John was a member of the Little Salt Lake Service Club and president for many years. He particularly enjoyed helping to establish the Pioneer Industrial Park which displays mainly farming equipment from Parowan's history.

John was a founding member of the Cedar Breaks Model A Club and enjoyed the friendships created during car shows, parades, nursing home visits and other club events. It was his pleasure to help establish the Vintage Car Display in conjunction with the Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival, which has become a much-anticipated annual event.

John is survived by his wife, Sandy; a sister, Marjorie, brother William, sister-in-law, Rebecca, brother-in-law Ron, six nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and nephews. The family is grateful to the caring staff at Cedar Health and Rehabilitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, May 12 at 11:00 am at the Grace Christian Church at 845 W. 200 South in Parowan, Pastor Steve Baden officiating. Dress is casual, lunch follows. Please come to share your memories of John. He will be greatly missed.

Glenna Lee Bulloch, 90, was freed of her pain and welcomed into the loving arms of her family in Heaven on April 23, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on February 21, 1932 in Monroe, Utah to John Leslie and Agnes Davis and was the oldest of four children. Glenna grew up in Venice, Utah but spent her summers with her family and friends at Fish Lake making memories she would eventually enjoy sharing with her children and grandchildren. As a child she overcame many illnesses that greatly affected her lungs. She ultimately had a portion of her lung removed which resulted in a lifetime of pulmonary related issues. Her early trials were just a small example of the strength that Glenna exhibited throughout her life.

Glenna graduated from Richfield High School in 1950 and made her way to Cedar City to attend college at Branch Agricultural College where she earned an associate degree. While attending college she met a cowboy named Melvin Bulloch and they were married on May 17, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the exception of Mel’s job at the dairy, the couple was rarely seen apart, spending their time tending to the livestock and looking after the ranch. They had three daughters who were raised to work hard and endure.

In her spare time Glenna enjoyed crocheting and knitting, often creating beautiful dolls, afghans and other gifts for her family. She also loved to draw and would never turn down a good book, but her greatest joys were her three beautiful daughters.

Glenna is survived by her daughters Sherrie (Chad) Prisbrey of Cedar City, Utah; Kaylyn (Danny) Moss of Como, Texas; and Kim (Brent) Murie of Enoch, Utah, as well as 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Neil (Betty) Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah and her sister Nanette Wangerin of Newport, Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Melvin Bulloch; her parents John Leslie and Agnes Davis; her brother Robert Davis; her grandson Nathan Murie and her great-granddaughter Avery Houston.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a small family service to follow at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 W. in Cedar City. She will be interred at the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to mortuary.org.

Her family would like to thank Iron County Home Health, Donna Twitchell, Nancy Leavitt, and Encompass Health Care for their assistance in caring for our dear mother and grandmother. A very special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Medical City Hospital for the loving care they gave Glenna in her final days.

Heaven opened its gates for Carmen Condie Hunt on April 25, 2022, after a battle with cancer, while surrounded by loving family. Carmen was born on November 7, 1942, in Cedar City UT. Those who knew Carmen knew her for her wit and sparky sense of humor. She could have anyone doubled over in laughter after speaking to her for only a moment. She enjoyed making her family laugh and was known for a good practical joke on her grandkids.

Carmen had a huge heart and loved children. She was a genuine and loving neighbor, and you could find her over her wall talking to kids, taking them for ice cream, or sharing popsicles and stories. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for family and neighbors. Carmen had a prosperous garden and would share her harvest with anyone she could. Much of what Carmen touched, turned to gold. She could sew, crochet, knit, quilt, cross-stitch, cook, can foods and jams, craft and garden and was never found idle. Carmen could make anything with her hands and much of what she made would be delivered to those in need.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Elda Condie of Cedar City and sisters Barbara Martinez of Salt Lake City and Dolores Hill of Aurora Colorado. Carmen is survived by her husband Roy Hunt, who took outstanding care of her up until the very end. She expressed how grateful she was for his constant love and kindness towards her and how hard he worked for the family throughout the years. Also, her sister Sandra Strang of Denver, CO along with her children: Heath Hunt and Tausha Hunt and 7 grandchildren: Mathew Guzman, Erin Nichole Guzman, Ciarra Guzman, Maddux Larsen, Austyn Larsen, Jagger Larsen, Riley Hunt, and great grandchildren, Hera Poulos, and Jax Caro.

Her celebration of life for friends and family will be held on Friday, May 6th at the Heritage Center, 105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT from 11am to 1pm. Per Carmen’s wishes, there will not be a structured service, but music, food and an open mic provided for those that want to share stories or pay respects. Carmen’s wish was to be cremated. A short funeral procession will follow at 1pm at Cedar Cemetery.