April 10, 1941 – Dec. 16, 2018

Patricia A. Seiferheld, 77, passed away Dec. 16, 2018. She was born April 10, 1941, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Donald and Mary Kerr Nuesse.

In her younger years, Patricia and her family spent time together camping in the California desert. She enjoyed doing crafts with her sister Donna and playing slot machines in Mesquite, Nevada.

She is survived by her son Chester (Sonya) Webster of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren Justin Bowman and Tasha (JR) Thomas; great-grandchildren Cy, Layla and Hunter Thomas; and sister Donna Sweeney of St. George, Utah.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held Friday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

Aug. 2, 1949 – Dec. 14, 2018

Bob Johnson, our beloved father, husband, brother and friend, passed away on Dec. 14, 2018, after a lengthy battle with prostate and bone cancer.

Bob lived a full life, enjoying his career, his family, his motorcycles, fishing and playing guitar. He was also an accomplished artist. He especially enjoyed his grand-children and volunteering his time at the food bank and homeless shelter at switch point in St. George.

He wishes to tell all the family and friends whom he leaves behind how special those relationships are to him and how much he treasured the times spent together.

Bob is not having a formal funeral services, but he asks you to remember him each in your own way and to keep him in your hearts.

Bob loved his beautiful and caring wife Alicia and asks that you keep her and her family in your prayers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Sept. 23, 1921 – Dec. 15, 2108

Dorothea “Dee” Blomquist, 97, passed away Dec. 15, 2018. She was born Sept. 23, 1921, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Theodora Shelton Snyder and Albert Vredevelt.

Dee was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grover Francis Coburn. She is survived by her daughter Marla (Roger) Bundren; son Gary Coburn; grandchildren Jason Bundren, Anne (Joseph) Oakes, Margarite (Jason) Kreitzer, Mark (Courtney) Bundren, Thomas (Brittney) Bundren and Joey Bundren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

During World War II, Dee worked as a “Rosie the Riveter.” She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed.

Funeral services

• Interment will be in the Paso Robles District Cemetery, Paso Robles, California.

Dec. 28, 1926 – Dec. 18, 2018

Jay Clayton Williams, husband, father, grandfather and veteran, 91 years old, passed away on Dec. 18, 2018, at his home. He was born in Cedar City, Utah, on Dec. 28, 1926, to Thomas Evan Williams and Vivian Jones Williams. He married Phyllis Thomas in Ely, Nevada, on Dec. 11, 1950.

Jay served as an electrician in the Navy aboard the USS Fallon APA 81 from 1944-1946 in the Pacific Ocean during WWII. He worked in the engineering division of Dugway Proving Grounds and at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He enjoyed horses, hunting, boating, fishing and family.

He is survived by his spouse Phyllis Williams; children Mark (Shauna) Williams, Henderson, Nevada, Lex (Christi) Williams, Kingsport, Tennessee, Sheri (Jay) Rhodes, Kanarraville, Utah, Debra (Mark) Buhler; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services

• A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington LDS Stake Center, 200 W. Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
• Interment will be held at the Tonaquint Cemetery with military honors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Sept. 3, 1930 – Dec. 19, 2018

Kathryn Ann Niederhauser Wallace, 88, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away Dec. 19, 2018. Her loving and devoted husband Robert Lee Wallace III was by her side as she passed from this life.

Kathryn and Robert spent 64 years together traveling, boating, snow skiing and spending time with family. They spent 12 years in Clearfield, Utah, 45 years in Bountiful, Utah, and finally St. George, Utah, for the past five years.

Kathryn was a friend to all who knew her. She had many talents and loved to do anything with sewing. She knitted, crocheted, tatted, made clothing, pillows, curtains, drapes; anything made with a machine or needle. She loved arranging flowers and provided floral arrangements for Relief Society and Sacrament meetings for many years. She loved children and the piano. She was the primary pianist for 28 years.

She was born Sept. 3, 1930, in Logan, Utah, to Alma Joseph and Violet Bindrup Niederhauser, who preceded her in death along with her brother Lynn (Shauna).

Kathryn was the first child of six children and the only girl. She was a graduate of South Cache High School and attended Utah State University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority and made many lifelong friends.

She met her husband Bob Wallace while she was working for Mountain Bell and Bob was working for Western Electric in the summer of 1953. They were married the following year, June 19, 1954.

Kathryn worked for The Boeing Company and retired in 1987.  She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter Tracey (Paul) Starley; grandson Aaron Starley; daughter Becky (Bill) Sorensen; granddaughter Meagan (Reece) Staheli; great-grandchildren Parker, Macee, Kinlee and Jake; granddaughter Mckenzie (Randan) Woods; great-grandchildren Emma and Oliver; brothers Karren (Joanne), Mark (MaryLou), Bruce (Marlene), Clare (Berrie), and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m., with a visitation at 10 a.m. in the Middleton Ward Chapel, 807 West Capilla Road, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

Sept. 29, 1923 – Dec. 16, 2018

Edwin J. Poehlmann, 95, passed away Dec. 16, 2018. He was born on Sept. 29, 1923, in Dinuba, California, to Edwin August and Helen (Rhodes) Poehlmann.

He married Ruth Marie Pickett in St. George, Utah, on April 4, 1954. Ed and Marie met at a dance at the Veyo Pool. Marie’s brother, Charlie, had invited Ed to the dance knowing that Marie would also be there.

In 1943, at 19 years of age, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He spent most of the next year at the University of Oregon in Eugene studying pre-meteorology.

In 1945 he was assigned to the Aircraft Direction Finding Group in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, to help pilots find their way (prior to the development of radar) over the Himalaya Mountains. During his service, the group was able to help over 700 pilots get over the mountains and land safely. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

In 1950, Ed received a geological engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines. For the next 12 years he held several mining jobs, searched for uranium in the southwest United States for the Atomic Energy Commission, and was a consulting geologist for several companies.

In 1962, he and his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he took a position with Department of Energy contractor, EG&G, at the Nevada Test Site. He finished his career with the same company but in Las Vegas as a computer systems engineer.

Ed and Marie and the family spent a lot of time in Pine Valley, outside of St. George. He built a cabin there and the family enjoyed many weekends exploring the area. Ed had a great love of the outdoors that he passed on to his children. He spent a lot of time taking the kids rock hunting and exploring in the hills.

He also loved all creatures and instilled this love of animals in his children. Marie knew that if a stray animal showed up, it would soon be a member of the family.

Ed could fix anything; Marie often joked she’d never get anything new because if something was broken, he would repair it.

Ed was a private pilot and owned his own aircraft.

Ed and Marie retired in 1995 and moved back to St. George. This gave him time to pursue making ceramics and he was very skilled at it. He studied Native American cultures, especially the Navajo culture, and worked to integrate these traditional designs into his ceramic art. He was an avid gardener and cultivated a beautiful rose garden as well as many native wildflowers.  

Ed is survived by his four children, Mary Ann Parlin, Edwin E. Poehlmann, Richard C. Poehlmann, and Ruthe J. Smith; three grandchildren; and brother George Poehlmann. He was preceded in death by his wife, mother, father and sister Jeanne (Poehlmann) Sanford.

No memorial service is planned at this time.

Friends and family are invited to sign the Poehlmann’s online guest book at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Dec. 19, 2018 – Nov. 12, 1944

On Dec. 19, 2018, our loving brother and uncle, Philip James Novak (Jim) passed away at the age of 74. Jim was born Nov. 12, 1944, in Southgate, California, to Philip and Georgia Novak.

He attended school at Los Angeles School for the Handicapped. Jim loved watching race cars and spending time shooting pool at the senior center in Bell Garden, California.

In 1995 he moved with his mother to St. George to be near his sister Georgia. He then became involved with Turn Community Services where he met many friends and was involved in many activities.

He is survived by his sister Georgia Novak Johnson, St. George; nieces Jennifer Deal, Diamond Bar, California, Marcy Spears, Rancho Cucamonga, California; grandniece Madison Spears and grandnephew Shade Spears, Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Funeral services are pending and will be at the Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, California. He will be dearly missed by all.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Jan. 24, 1960 – Dec. 19, 2018

Patrick Joseph “Joe” Jennings lived his life with vibrancy and grace.

He came into this world on Jan. 24, 1960, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the fourth of four siblings. His mother deemed him her “joy pill,” and anyone who had the privilege to know him knows he wore the title well.

Peacefully and in the company of family, he left this life on Dec. 19, 2018, in Rockville, Utah, after a long struggle to recover from complications from surgeries meant to repair an old sports injury.

From the first sips of coffee and a bite of peach jam spread over toast, he would carry joy and happiness throughout his whole day. He loved and was made whole by the life he lived: He deeply adored his wife and children, he loved his restaurant and took great pleasure and satisfaction in cooking wonderful food for other people.

We saw him smiling with an all knowing nod of living the good life, he was ever grateful for the dream life he lived. He was a fair and conscientious man, loved by the family he made at the Bit & Spur Restaurant, where anyone who worked or ate there came to know it was a special place.

Joe was astounded by the beauty of Zion Canyon, by the pleasure of hot rocks and of a cool dip in the river. He loved to exert himself out on the roads and trails on runs and bike rides. He loved finding new music and enjoyed playing guitar and singing in his impassioned and soulful voice; he was a voracious reader of everything from novels to magazines to the pages of the morning paper.

He shot an excellent game of pool and loved sports, and in sitting with him and watching a game, you could not help but be infected by his passion and cheer.

You knew you were in good hands when you were with Joe: He put his special touch on everything, from making dinners to creating celebrations, vacations to lazy Sunday mornings with family. He was beloved by his wife and children, his friends and family, his neighbors and employees. His zest for life, his contagious smile and his bright, ringing laugh will be deeply missed.

Joe grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended San Francisco State University before heading to Zion Canyon to live in Springdale and Rockville, Utah.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Jennings Hollister, Wilson Kenneth Jennings M.D., and J.J. Hollister III. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia “Trish” Farnsworth Jennings, his children Hank and June Jennings, and his siblings Bill Jennings, Matt Jennings, Sara Jennings Pelton, Scott Hollister, George Hollister and Cate Wallenfels Hollister.

Please honor him by reaching out to others, by letting your eyes sparkle, by daring to live your dreams. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local NPR station, to Doctors Without Borders or to the charity of your choice.

Come celebrate Joe’s life with us on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Bit & Spur Restaurant.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Arrangements and memorial tree planting by the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

Nov. 28, 1991 – Dec. 13, 2018

Hallie D Rimer passed away Dec. 13, 2018. She was born Nov. 28, 1991, in St. George, Utah, to Jon and Dawn Rimer (Burnett).

She was raised in St. George, Utah, and Carolina Beach, North Carolina. She had many interests. Her greatest love was her family.

She is survived by her parents Dawn Rimer and Jon (Janet) Rimer. Her grandparents Jackie (Darrell) Baker, Sandy Rimer, Penney Freeman and Russell (Carole) Burnett, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather William Jerry Rimer.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held at Cottontown Village Dance Hall 25 N. 300 West, Building A, Washington, Utah, on Sunday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m.

In memory of Hallie D would all attending please wear some piece of clothing or accessory with the color burgundy.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alcoholics Anonymous one of three ways:

• Alcoholics Anonymous online, choose to contribute link
• General Service Office, Box 459, Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163
• In person at the memorial

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Dec. 19, 2018

Our beautiful Christina LeAnn Best passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 19, 2018.

Christina was a huge inspiration, always seeking growth not just in herself but in everyone around her. Christina was a very adventurous, spiritual and loyal person. She was a great daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and cousin.

She attended Snow Canyon and Millcreek high schools in St. George, Utah. She worked in management and was pursuing her dream of opening Blondie’s Smoke and Vapor Shops in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christina enjoyed shopping, Be Hot Yoga, camping, hunting, paddle boarding, traveling and being a mother.

Christina is survived by her children Crista Lynn Kerns, Ryan Boe Williams, Ava LeAnn Best and Axl Lloyd Moultrie; granddaughter Zaelah LeAnn Kerns; father Robert Max Best; mother Christie Lynn Best (Mike Connors); siblings Eric Deerson, Stephanie Lynn Best (Chris Chapin), Kyle Max Best (Erin), and Jasper Ethan Best. Christina was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Samuel Best, grandfathers Lloyd Jensen and Donald Best, grandmother Betty Kroger, aunt Charity Garcia and nephew Matt Peranen.

Funeral services

• Please join us in remembering and honoring Christina, Friday, Dec. 28. Conversation and visiting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and celebration of life to follow at 1 p.m. All services will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

June 3, 1946 – Dec. 22, 2018

Robert J. Hopkin, 72, completed his last adventure and passed away Dec. 22, 2018, at his home in St. George, Utah, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born June 3, 1946, in Provo, Utah. He was the middle of three children born to Robert C. and Bessie J. Hopkin.

Bob grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended Highland High School and the University of Utah. He married Kathleen Margaret Calton on Sept. 2, 1966, in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children: Melissa, Bob and J.D. They were later divorced. He married Linda Diane Shultz on Sept. 23, 2000, in Pine Valley, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

Bob had his own construction companies and was involved in building all over the western United States.

Bob had a great love for golf and played in many tournaments. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, his great love of animals, his music and guitar and his great love of the outdoors. He was very adventurous, which led to his passion for gold hunting, where he enjoyed the beauties and serenity of the mountains. He loved his adventures in Dewy, Page and Beaver Dam, Arizona

He retired and moved to St. George. He always felt he had found paradise here in St. George with all of its many beauties. He enjoyed his home, his daily walks with his beloved dogs, Dakota and Star, and his last days.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert C. and Bessie J. Hopkin; daughter Melissa Kathleen Hopkin; his wife Kathleen Margaret Hopkin; his wife Linda Diane Hopkin; and brother William Charles Hopkin. He is survived by his two sons, Robert Calton Hopkin and J. Dylan Hopkin; sister-in-law Linda Ritter; brother E.J. and Joan Calton; sister Bessie L. Barney (H. Arthur Barney) and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving care administered by Dixie Hospice.

Funeral services

• Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to service from 1:15-1:45 p.m.
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

May 19, 1954 – Dec. 1, 2018

Douglas Bruce Davis passed away on Dec. 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He valiantly fought a two-year battle with end-stage liver disease, liver transplant and finally T-cell lymphoma.

Doug was born on May 19, 1954, in England to George Douglas Davis and Barbara Jean Walton Davis. His father spent 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, which gave the family the opportunity to live in England, Germany, the Philippines and Japan. Doug loved those years and he grew to appreciate people and cultures that were different than his own. Known fondly by his family as “Dougie Bruce,” he was the oldest of nine children consisting of three boys and six girls: Lydia, Wendy, Eric, Janet, Christine, Darian, Jamie and Mike. He loved his siblings and they love him.

After graduating from Payson High School (Utah), Doug returned to Japan to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was instrumental in bringing Salt Lake City and Matsumoto, Japan, together as sister cities. He loved the Japanese people, food and customs.

Upon returning from his mission he went on a blind date with Miriam Johnson and they were married a year later in the Manti Temple. They were blessed with three daughters and two sons:  Lecia A. Davis, Amy C. Davis, Stephen D. Davis (Julia), Kimberly S. Prince (Chandler), and Eric J. Davis (Taylor). The family grew to welcome one amazing granddaughter, Eva Hughes, and 10 rambunctious grandsons: Joel, Samuel and Aaron Hughes; Jacob, Landon, Benjamin and Evan Davis; Luke Prince; and Jude and Eli Davis, who will welcome a baby sister to make a dozen in January.

Doug adored his grandchildren, as attested to by anybody who would stand still long enough to listen to him brag, complete with pictures and videos on his phone. He was the World’s Best Pappy; making the grandkids laugh by being silly, water-time in the jacuzzi, reading books with gusto, playing at the park and snuggling with them to watch cartoons. He was blessed with the ability to be childlike with them and they truly loved their Pappy.

Doug’s free spirit and entrepreneurial desires made self-employment the perfect career fit. In 1984, he moved his young family to Torrance, California, and started Champions Maintenance Services, which he successfully ran for 34 years.

Being self-employed afforded him the opportunity to watch almost every drill dance competition, track meet, soccer match, baseball, softball, basketball and football game that his children competed in. He coached Little League baseball for a few years, but his true love was coaching soccer. He had a talent for explaining the game in a way that clicked with young minds.

He traveled the country coaching and/or watching his children play soccer in competitive leagues, high school and college teams. He was a fixture on the sidelines, ready with Gatorade for those coming off the pitch. His favorite English Premier League team was Liverpool and we know where he was on Dec. 2 when Liverpool beat Everton 1-0. We’re sure he got scolded later for interfering with earthly sports outcomes, claiming ignorance to St. Peter regarding the new heavenly rules. Our family motto is the Liverpool fight song, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Fishing with his brother, Eric, was a favorite pastime. He also truly enjoyed spending quality time with his many golfing buddies. Doug competed in the Utah Amateur Open in the early ’70s, was a Gladstan Golf Course Club Champion and has two certified hole-in-ones. He was on the board of the LDS Golf Association of Southern California for many years. Doug taught all of his children to play golf and was working on the grandkids.

Another gift Doug passed along to his family was his great love of music, all different genres and artists. We had a lot of fun when he would play the guitar and we would join in singing. Doug had an awesome playlist that we all enjoyed.

Doug was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings throughout the years. One of his favorite callings was being an Early Morning Seminary Teacher in Torrance, California. He was a great storyteller and make the Scriptures come alive.

Doug was loved; an easy and loyal friend. His family misses him immensely. He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother, Mike.

Funeral services

• Doug’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the LDS chapel located at 124 N. Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Services will begin at noon. If you have the jersey or scarf of your favorite soccer team, you are encouraged to wear it.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Affordable Funerals and Cremation 435-680-7035. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Affordable Funerals and Cremation online.

April 28, 1938 – Dec. 21, 2018

Karen Wright entered heaven’s gate on Dec. 21, 2018. For the last year she fought hard against a rare autoimmune disease (lichen planus). The disease, coupled with the side effects of her treatment, ultimately ended her precious life.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Murray, her daughters Sheri and Monica, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.  She was predeceased by daughters, Shelly, Keri and Valeri.

Mom had a degree in education and spent much of her working life teaching but being a wife, mother and grandmother were her life’s passion and joy. Family and friends were everything to her. Mom was the epitome of service and selflessness.  Pretty sure 70 percent of Washington County has received service and/or cards from mom and many more outside that area.

Mom loved family history. She has gathered and written dozens of histories herself. Grateful for her and my dad’s heritage she wanted to know everything she could about their ancestors. She and dad’s histories were the last she worked on, fortunately completing this effort before she got sick.

Mom had an unwavering faith in God, believing his purpose was in everything. If we had faith in His love for us, we could endure well the challenges we would face in this life. Few people have been faced with life’s struggles to the degree my mom has. In all this and in the happier times as well she put others needs before her own. This came naturally to her because she loved so much. It’s that simple.

Mom has said many times she and the Lord were “going to have a little chat” about taking her kids too soon. I’d love to hear how that goes. Until then, she is having the most glorious reunion imaginable right now. Not only with her loving family that has gone before her but with some of the countless people whose lives she touched.

Until we see you again mom, we’ll do our best to follow the example you set for us.

Funeral services

• Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 452 N. 2600 West building in Hurricane, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Sept. 23, 1951 – Dec. 25, 2018

Nancy Linetta Boord Wilson, age 67, passed away Dec. 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Mom was born to Lois Davis and Robert Boord on Sept. 23, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1969 where she was involved in the performing arts program, receiving an award for best actress.

From California she moved to Utah where she started her family. Mom then spent 15 years in Missouri with her seven children before relocating back to Utah, eventually settling in the Hurricane Valley.

Mom’s passions in life were her family, gardening and performing arts. She was proud of her Native American heritage, attending rendezvous and celebrating her Native American culture.

She is survived by her children Troy Wilson, Heather (John) Golightly, Shilo Martinez; Rebecca (Mason) Leavitt, Crystal (Josie) Leos and Brendan Wilson; husband Ralph McCormick; mother Lois Davis; brothers Bob and Chester; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Aaron Wilson; brother Timothy Fabing; and father Robert Boord.

Her family wishes to thank the many friends and family members for their love and support during this difficult time.

Donations may be made at any America First Credit Union branch under Nancy Wilson Charitable account or online at americafirst.com account #9107046.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.
• A luncheon will be provided for family and friends at 1:00 p.m. at the Buena Vista Stake Center, 1200 North Fairway Drive, Washington, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

March 25, 1931 – Dec. 27, 2018

Richard William Flowers, age 87, passed away Dec. 27, 2018. He was born March 25, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Charles Flowers and Lillian May Brink Flowers. He married Mary Ellen Timmerman Flowers on April 26, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Dick was raised in Salt Lake City and brought his family to settle in St. George in 1969. He worked as an excavating contractor and later for the St. George City Water Department. He loved to work, loved to fish and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen Timmerman Flowers; his children Marilee Chapman (Barney), Steven Flowers (Kathy), Carol Flowers (Kyle Anderson), Gary Flowers; daughter-in-law Frances Hadley Flowers; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and son William Richard Flowers.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Red Hills Chapel, 200 W. 500 North.
• Friends may call Jan. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 Bluff St., St. George, or at the Red Hills Chapel from 9:30-10:30 a.m. the day of service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Feb. 9, 1932 – Dec. 30, 2018

Helen Anderson, 85, passed away Dec. 30, 2018, in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Frank W. and Olive Wellard.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 4, at 3 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing one hour prior to services.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

March 23, 1951 – Dec. 30, 2018

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Robert Howe Murdock, 67, after a brief battle with cancer on Dec. 30, 2018, in St. George, Utah.

He was born on March 23, 1951, in Provo, Utah, to Ray Murdock and Mignon Howe. At the age of 10 his mother passed away. A year later his father married Neva Pickering Ford. She brought two sons and two daughters to the union. Neva was Bob’s mother for over 40 years.

Bob attended local schools in Provo and graduated from Provo High School in 1969. He attended Southern Utah College in Cedar City for one year before being called to serve in the Denmark Copenhagen Mission from 1970-1972. Upon returning home he met and married Sheri Black on July 5, 1973, in the Provo Temple. They were married for 45 years.

He attended Brigham Young University and graduated in 1978 with a degree in manufacturing engineering. After receiving 15 offers around the country he and Sheri settled in Southern California working for Hughes Aircraft. The company changed hands several times over the years and finally became Rockwell Collins International. Bob was the facilities manager for the Southern California plant and one in Mexicali.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and love for the Gospel. He served as a counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop, Ward Mission Leader and High Counselor and other various callings.

He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and riding four-wheelers. He especially loved taking his grandchildren on dates and to get a slushy at the Mav. Bob was always supportive of his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

He is survived by his wife Sheri, three children: Lacey (Barry) Fuller of Queen Creek, Arizona, Scott (Mary) of St. George, Utah, and Jeremy (Brieann) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and 12 grandchildren.

He is survived by his siblings Gordon (deceased) (Lee) Murdock of St. George, Utah, John (Sue) Murdock of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Sharlene (Gene) Stulce of Springville, Utah. He is also survived by his stepbrothers and stepsisters: Mont (Linda) Ford of Rocklin, California, Stan (deceased) (Debbie) Ford, of Provo, Utah, Janeen (Bud) Norman of Roy, Utah, and Kathleen (Clyde) Gabbitas of Springville, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepmother, brother Gordon and stepbrother Stan.

Funeral services

• Services will be held Friday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Treasure Valley Ward chapel on 450 E. 3650 South, St. George, Utah.
• Visitation will take place at the church at 11:30 a.m. prior to the services.
• Graveside services will take place on Monday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Provo City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Sept. 13, 1993 – Dec. 27, 2018

Brian Truman Holm passed suddenly and unexpectedly from this life Dec. 27, 2018, near Colorado City, Arizona. Brian was born Sept. 13, 1993, in Hildale, Utah, to Richard and Lorena Holm.

Brian was a quiet, pleasant young man and enjoyable to be around. He was patient, thoughtful, kind and giving. He was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Brian is survived by his parents Richard and Janeel Holm and Lorena Holm; grandmother Flossy and grandmother Alice; siblings Rick, Louis, Michelle, Susie, Sarah, Jerry, Ada, Lorraine, Rulon, Lyman, Tawni, Nicole, Ryan, Karmyn, Justin, Logan, Garrett, Rebecca, Jessica and Mary.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Carol Otto Nathaniel Holm, grandfather Truman Barlow; and brothers Riley, Terry and Samuel.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Holm Heritage Center, 1065 N. Carling St., Hildale, Utah.
• There will be a visitation on Friday, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and prior to services Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holm Heritage Center.
• Interment will take place in the Isaac Carling Memorial Park, Colorado City, Arizona.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Dec. 22, 1932 – Dec. 29, 2018

Ella Leavitt Wooley was born Dec. 22, 1932, at her grandparent’s home in Mesquite, Nevada, and died Dec. 29, 2018, at home in Washington, Utah, with her family around her.

Ella is the third of six children born to Reuben Dudley and Vilate Sprague Leavitt. Her early years were spent in Mesquite. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Las Vegas, Nevada.

On Sept. 2, 1954, she married Jay Dean Wooley in Las Vegas and they were later sealed together with their children in the St. George LDS Temple. Jay and Ella are the parents of five children: Jayne Ellen (Allen) Pulley, Judi Lee (Marlow) Plumb, Jill (Robert) Lupton, David Joel (Tracey) Wooley and Joni Gay Wooley.  

Mom had a deep love for her family and was happiest with her family and friends gathered close. She was always understanding, patient, encouraging, generous and sympathetic to others in need. She assisted whenever possible and raised her children to be hard working and self-sufficient. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many capacities.

She is survived by her children Judi, Jill, David and Joni; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren as well as her sisters Bertha Anna Sutton, Ruby Wilstead, her brother Dudley Leavitt (Linda) and, in addition, countless nieces and nephews who meant so much to her. She was preceded in death by her husband Jay and her daughter Jayne.

Funeral services

• A viewing and family prayer will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 807 W. Capilla Road, Washington, Utah.
• Graveside services will follow in the Washington City Cemetery, 300 Park View Drive, Washington, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Sept. 20, 1945 – Dec. 30, 2018

Thomas Eldon Lee was born Sept. 20, 1945, to Nolan Doyle Lee and Hazel Kathleen Blazzard in St. George, Utah. He was the sixth of 12 children. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings, including a Counselor in a Bishopric, High Priest Group Leader and Ward Clerk.

He worked as a chef, plasterer and created decorative rock. He loved the outdoors, his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

After graduation from Dixie High School, he served a mission in Montreal, Canada. He also served his country in Vietnam. Upon return to the states he was stationed in Michigan where he met Peggy Noreene Morris. They fell in love and were married on July 11, 1969, in the St. George, Utah, LDS Temple. They were blessed with seven children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

After a battle with debilitating health problems due to dementia, Tom passed away Dec. 30, 2018, at the age of 73 years at Bella Terra Rehabilitation in St George.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his children Christina (Devrin) Gubler, Amy (Shaun) Dyreng, Sheri (Scott) Dyreng, Jason (VaLon), Aaron (Jen), and Daniel (Flor); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brothers and sisters Joanne Green, Maureen Warren, Nancy, Laura (Gil) Hoffman, Mel, Richard (Janet), and Jerry (Katherine).

He was preceded in death by his parents Hazel Kathleen Blazzard and Nolan Doyle Lee; his daughter Amber Lee; and his siblings Doyle (Maria), Donna (Jack) Houx, Ivan and Kenneth.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane 7^th Ward Chapel, 155 E. 1050 North, Hurricane, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.