Jan. 26, 1941 – July 14 2019

Roque Laborin Quiroz, age 78, passed away July 14 2019.

Roque (who went by Rocky) was born Jan. 26, 1941 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. He made his way to the U.S. at a young age, attending high school in Southern California. He went on an LDS mission to Mexico North, and upon his return, he attended and graduated from Brigham Young University.

Roque was a social worker for the Adult Probation and Parole in Salt Lake County through the 1980s. He lived with his wife and 5 children in Bountiful, Utah, until 1987 and then moved to St George, Utah. He loved driving to Mexico, taking his family yearly to visit loved ones. He worked with Feller Stone Inc. in St George to transport rocks and shells from Rocky Point, Mexico.

He is survived by his wife Blanche, his children, Ileen, Elisa, Hector, Thomas Quiroz and daughter Mary (Josh) Foremaster. He was a wonderful father who was adored by his children and will be greatly missed.

We’d like to thank the wonderful nurses at Seasons hospice and rehab.

Arrangements by McMillan Mortuary in St. George, 435-688-8880.

Nov. 13, 1939 – July 18, 2019

Earl D. Thomas, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born to Raymond Thomas and Anne Ross in Boston on Nov. 13, 1939. Earl married his sweetheart, Louise Flater, in the St. George Temple on Jan. 12, 1962.

Earl was raised in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Air Force, where he honorably served for 4 years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings during his life, including a mission with his wife in Detroit, Michigan.

Earl spent 27 years as a firefighter for the city of Las Vegas. Upon retirement they moved to Hurricane, Utah. He enjoyed spending time with his family traveling, camping, participating in sports and attending his grandchildren’s activities.

Earl is survived by his wife, Louise; their children: Gary (Jill), Greg (Diana), Darin (Shelly), and Amy (Travis) Frehner; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane North Chapel, 155 East 1050 North, Hurricane, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday, July 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main Street, and Saturday prior to services from 9-10:30 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, visit www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Nov. 9, 1955 – July 18, 2019

Matthew Staheli, 63, died peacefully at home July 18, 2019, from liver disease. He was born Nov. 9, 1955, to Karl and Carita (Jones) Staheli. Matt grew up in Richfield and St. George before serving a full-time mission in the California Sacramento Mission, where his testimony and love of Christ became the cornerstone of his life.

After his mission, Matt returned to work at Dixie Hospital. His first day back, he met his eternal companion, Susan Snow. They were married in the St. George Temple on July 15, 1977. They spent the next decade going to school. Matt graduated in nursing from Weber State, and went to school to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Canton, Ohio.

His first job out of school was in Ogden. They then moved to Payson and finally to Cedar City where Matt worked as an anesthetist for the past 26 years. Matt had a great blend of professional skills and a calm, gentle and kind demeanor. He was described by one patient as “a man who truly has his halo on straight.”

Matt had a deep and abiding love for his Savior, Jesus Christ. Matt served as a bishop, both of an SUU student ward and most recently for his beloved Fiddlers Canyon Ward. He also served in two stake presidencies. He had a special love for the youth and children of the church. In all of his callings, he loved both the people he served and those with whom he served.

His playful spirit endeared him to many, but he also had no problem being forthright when the occasion warranted. He is remembered by family, friends, patients, colleagues, ward and stake members, and total strangers for his kind heart, quick wit, and gentle soul and as someone who sought to ease pain wherever he found it.

Matt and Sue were blessed with five wonderful children, of whom he was very proud. He loved spending time with his kids, golfing (mostly laughing), scuba diving, travelling and working in his workshop. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving when he was surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Sue, his children, David, Sara, Daniel (Jenny), Jacob (Whitney), and Rachel, his two grandchildren James and Avery, and his brothers Allen (Suzanne), Ron (Jan), Howard (Francelle), and eleven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Karla, and in-laws George and Lily Mae Snow.

Services

• Visitation will be held at the Canyon View Stake Center, 1985 N. Main, Cedar City, on July 26, from 6-8 p.m. and July 27 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with the funeral at 11:00 a.m.
• Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian fund.

The family wants to thank Dr. Todd Garrett, his M.A. Jen, the wonderful staff of Intermountain Hospice, especially Bob and Becky, and the liver team at Intermountain Medical Center.

May 6, 1962 – July 18, 2019

Jon Patrick Carhart, 57, passed away July 18, 2019 in Toquerville, Utah. He was born May 6, 1962, in Salt Lake City to Ron Carhart and Bev Carhart.

He was married in Salt Lake City on Jan 16, 1982, to Susan Carhart. Jon grew up in Holladay, Utah, and loved the outdoors. He was a resourceful handyman and always helped others. He was a master of all trades.

Jon will be greatly missed by his family and all his friends. We are saddened, as he was too young to leave us.

He is survived by his mother; Bev Carhart, his two sons, Scott Zee and Eric Zy Carhart; his two grandkids, Sawyer and Peyton Carhart; his brothers, Steve and Thomas Carhart; and sister, Cindy Carhart. He was preceded in death by his father, Ron Carhart, and brother, Mikel Carhart. The family would like to thank all of his friends for being near and dear to Jon in his last years.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home St. George, 435-986-2085.

Feb. 28, 1930 – July 20, 2019

Our sweet dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother left us July 20, 2019, to return to our Heavenly Father, mom and his family waiting for him to come home.

He was born Feb. 28, 1930, to Charles Erwin and Ellen Lorraine Anderson Burr in Salina, Utah. He was raised in Burrville, Utah.

He married Coy Gleave on Oct. 12, 1953, in the Manti LDS Temple. From their union came four daughters, 14 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

After graduating from Richfield High School, he attended the Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, BYU and Utah State University where he earned his bachelor’s in education. He later earned his master’s. He taught school in Koosharem, Richfield, Antimony and West Jordan. He was a gifted teacher and helped shape the lives of hundreds of children. His love of teaching is reflected in their lives.

Ned served in the Korean War training dogs for military service. Growing up as a farmer’s son in Burrville, he developed a love for animals and the land. In addition to his profession as a teacher, he had a beautiful farm in Antimony and raised poled Hereford cattle, sheep, chickens and four daughters.

Dad was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was always happiest when he could serve and teach the gospel to others. He served as a missionary in the southern states as a young man, in New Zealand with Coy and in West Jordan as a stake missionary. He especially loved teaching gospel doctrine classes and giving talks as a high counselor.

Ned leaves behind his four daughters: Melanie (Kevan) Blair, Debbie White, Lisa (Ray) Nelson and Laurie Sandberg; 14 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and a brother, Verl (Linda) Burr.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Spring Gardens Senior Living and Dixie Home Health and Hospice in St. George for loving and caring for Ned.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, in the Antimony LDS Chapel at noon. Family and friends may call at the Antimony church from 10-11:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Antimony cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home, 435-986-2085.

Oct. 26, 1933 – July 22, 2019

Glenda “Fern” Carter Frandsen passed away July 22, 2019, at her home in Cedar City, Utah, at the age of 85. She was born Oct. 26, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ronald V. Carter and Velma Priest. She was the 3rd of seven children.

Fern grew up during the Great Depression years and learned the value of family, hard work and a good sense of humor. She worked her whole life and retired from Safeway in 1998.

She married Glen Charles Frandsen in Elko, Nevada, on Nov. 29, 1952. They were later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on June 18, 1971. They were blessed with three children, 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

They lived in New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona and moved to Cedar City in September 1997. She made life-long friends wherever she lived. She loved attending the temple with her friends from Cedar City and was so happy to have a temple finally built in Cedar.

She is survived by her children: Charla Fern (Scott) Sorensen, Ronald Kay (Nancy) Frandsen and Robert Joel “Joe” (Stephanie) Frandsen; and her sister, Jennie Clark.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; siblings: Della Reader, Richard Ellis Carter, Jim R Carter, Leah Lucille King and Frank Carter; grandchildren: Teresa Sorensen and GabriElla Genelle Frandsen.

We would like to thank all that have been so kind to Fern and her family. We appreciate the tender care of Ethan Bunker and his staff Sun Tree Home Health & Hospice. Also a special thanks to her neighbors and the Cedar 8th Ward Relief Society for their compassion and service.

Services

• Visitation will be held Friday, July 26, from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Stake Center, 155 East 400 South, Cedar City.
• The memorial services will follow at 11 a.m.

Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home St. George, 435-986-9100.

March 2, 1952 – July 21, 2019

Vickie Sanders Gubler, 67, passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in March 2, 1952, in LaVerkin, Utah, to Ervil and Belva Bringhurst Sanders, the sixth child in a family of seven.

Vickie’s father’s adventurous spirit took the family to places like Canada and Montana. She grew up watching her mama fix 10-course meals each day to feed all the ranch hands and she thoroughly loved riding her horses, Reno and Cookie, off into the hills for countless hours at a time.

On September 18, 1971, Vickie married Douglas Gubler of LaVerkin, and together they were sealed in the St. George Temple on Sept. 14, 1993.

Throughout her life, Vickie was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many and varied callings, acquiring close friends and admirers of her character and ever-cheerful demeanor along the way.

She surrounded herself with good books, cute grandbabies and the latest in techno gadgets. She immensely enjoyed and excelled in numerous crafts like tole painting, crewel, rug hooking, sewing, paper crafts and Swedish weaving.

Vickie was an excellent pianist and taught lessons for many years. She loved collecting succulents and growing her flowers but always lamented that her gardens would never be as lovely as when her mama was alive to tend to them.

Doug and Vickie raised five wonderful children: Adam (Rebecca) and their children Olivia, Clara, Caleb and Asher; Robin (Shane) and their children: Rianna, Terryn, Darrien, Maura, Liam, Declan and Tikvah; Damon (Sabra) and their children: Kael, Seth, Jonas and Ivy; Jocelyn (Blake) and Braydon.

Services

• Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at the LaVerkin 1st Ward Chapel, 70 South 300 West, LaVerkin, Utah.
• Interment will be in the LaVerkin City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.

The family wants to thank Dr. Tudor, Dr. Jennings and the wonderful west wing staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center who attended Vickie and her family with the utmost care and consideration. And to all family and friends who have come forth, we are humbled by your love and support.

Feb. 25, 1949 – July 22, 2019

Gai Lynn Stucki Robinson, 70, passed away July 22, 2019, in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 25, 1949, in St. George to Shirl and Shirley Stucki.

Gai attended East Elementary and graduated from Dixie High School. She attended Dixie State College where she was a Rebelett and earned her Associates Degree. She married Duane Robinson on Nov. 26, 1969 in the St. George Temple.

Gai worked at the A&W, Stucki Farms and was a certified Lifeguard. She worked for the Washington County School District at the Washington Elementary and Pine View Middle Schools for 32 years.

Gai enjoyed cooking, canning, quilting, Brazilian embroidery and scrap booking.

Gai loved her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Duane of St. George; five sons and one daughter, Shirl (Mitzi) Robinson of Washington City, Utah, Angelyn Harris of St. George, Joseph (J’Neal) Robinson of Washington, Brian (Marisa) Robinson of Washington, Bret (LouAnn) Robinson of Parump, Nevada, and Terry Robinson of St. George; 16 grandchildren; brothers, Darrel Stucki of Santa Clara, Utah and Dennis Stucki of Washington; sisters, Sherri Gardner of St. George and Debbie Cannon of St. George. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Elliot Stucki, and sister, Janet Peterson.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, at 11 a.m. at the Foremaster Ridge Ward Chapel, 912 S. 1740 East, St. George.
• There will be a viewing Saturday prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Gai’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 14, 1987 – July 21, 2019

Stetson Rencher Snow, 32, passed away July 21, 2019. He was born April 14, 1987, in St. George, Utah, to Celia Rencher Snow and Ronald W. Snow.

Stetson had a wonderful childhood growing up in Pine Valley. His time was spent riding horses with his nieces and nephews, going on pack trips on Pine Valley Mountain in the summer and sledding and snowboarding in the winter. In later years Stetson found his love for the beach and ocean living in San Diego, California.

Stetson lived life with such passion, intensity and love and was such a bright light to all who knew him. He loved and loved hard. He never judged anyone and had so much compassion for all. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Stetson was no doubt better because of it.

Stetson is survived by his parents, Ron and Celia Snow; brothers, Todd Snow (Suzanne), Trent Snow (Joanne), and Tavish Snow; sisters, Stacha Glauser (Neil) and Shawnee Snow (Robert); and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Grace Snow and Jack and Ruth Rencher; uncle, Steve Rencher; and many friends who also lost their battle with addiction.

There will be no services, the family wishes to have a celebration of life at a later day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness, at www.myusara.com, in Stetson’s name.

Our family would like to thank everyone that supported Stetson in his battle with addiction. He fought so valiantly and wanted more than anything to overcome it.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Stetson’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Aug. 10, 1944 – July 20, 2019

Thomas J. Semmens, 74, died peacefully July 20, 2019 at Dixie Regional Medical Center surrounded by those he loved most.

He was born Aug. 10, 1944 in Cedar City, Utah. He spent his childhood in Virgin, Utah, and Southern California. He was a graduate of California’s Rosemead High School class of 62.

Soon after completing school, Jim enlisted in The U.S. Air Force on Oct. 1, 1963. Most of his service was at Hopedale Air Station in Hopedale, Labrador, during the Vietnam War. He was part of the 923rd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, a vital link in the NATO radar network.

After his early adult years in California, Jim moved home to Southern Utah where he met and married Louise Neilson and raised his children. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 25-plus years of being everyone’s favorite mailman.

Jim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved serving his fellow man and savior in various callings, including first counselor in the Pine View Stake Presidency. With that calling came some special opportunities like being a bodyguard when members of the First Presidency would come into town and planning stake events for youth and families.

Jim had a magnetic, charismatic and loving personality which drew people to him. He possessed a talent of bringing people together, as was often witnessed at neighborhood block parties and family reunions. Jim loved serving others any way he could like his years of being Santa at KONY Coins for Kids and helping all his neighbors put curbing in when it was the trend. However, his favorite times were spent with his children and family, whether on a beach in Huntington, California, during a road trip adventure across the country with a tent trailer and 6 kids in tow or simply gathering together for Sunday dinner.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Henry Semmens and Beulah Earl Semmens.

He is survived by his siblings Janeen Jocelyn, Judie Lee and Jerry Semmens; his six children Natalie, Kate, Rebecca, Sara Dawn, Allison and Tommy; and his favorite people, his grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, Jordan, Berkely, Shelby and Mila.

Services

• A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 9-10:30 am at Pine View Mortuary, 566 N. Mall Drive, St. George, Utah, followed by memorial services at the Red Cliffs Chapel from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 259 N. Mall Drive, St. George.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. Visit www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

Sept. 9, 1999 – July 19, 2019

Mark Arthur “Moose” Holm, 19, passed away July 19, 2019 in California. He was born Sept. 9, 1999 in Hildale, Utah, to Paul Ray and Linda Holm.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

There will be a gathering Friday, July 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary and Saturday prior to services from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will take place in the Isaac Carling Memorial Park, Colorado City, Arizona.

Those who are unable to attend the services may watch the service live at webcast.funeralrecording.com enter in the Event#: 23246 and Password: HOLM2019

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 16, 1922 – July 29, 2019

Catherine Marie (née Hamstead) Cunnington, 97, passed away peacefully, with her family at her bedside, on July 29, 2019, in St. George, Utah. She joins her husband, Walter Herbert Cunnington, mother and father, brother, older sister and granddaughter, Christine, with our Lord and Savior for eternity.

Beloved mother to four: Walter (Ellen) Cunnington Jr., Linda Lee (William) Nordstrom, Jeanne Marie (Terry) Cadwallader and Jane Lang. She was the loving grandmother to 13 grandchildren: Christine, Jenny, Terry, Kimberly, Katherine, Karolyn, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jocelyn, Jillian, Jeremy, Julie and Andrew. She delighted in her 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Catherine was born to Mary and Alpha Hamstead in Eglon, West Virginia, in 1922. She was raised on their family farm in Greenwood, Delaware. She had one brother, Norman, and three sisters, Pearldean, Elouise and Eleanor.

A World War II bride, she married Walter Herbert Cunnington, Sr. just prior to his deployment overseas to World War II. After the war, they moved to St. Louis and then to Denver, where they raised their family. They retired to Greenwood, Delaware, and then later to Chandler, Arizona.

Catherine loved to crochet, paint and read, when she wasn’t caring for her family. She was also an avid gardener and loved animals. She played the piano and the organ. She joins her eternal family and her Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior. She will be fondly remembered with love and laughter by all who knew her.

Her family is especially grateful for her loving hospice care by Encompass and the caring, attentive staff of Spring Gardens Memory Care.

A private family graveside will be held in Chandler, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Aug. 18, 1936 – July 25, 2019

Arthur Irvin Kriss, 82, passed away July 25, 2019. He was born Aug. 18, 1936, in South Norfolk, Virginia, to Arthur Martin and Helen Estelle Dunning Kriss. He married Margaret LaVon Bellotte on June 17, 1957.

Arthur joined the Air Force in March of 1954. After his career in the Air Force, he worked in Civil Service at Nellis Air Force Base and the Nellis Test Range. He completed his distinguished career in the mid 1990s and began travelling with his loving wife. They toured the U.S. and the world together. They settled in Hurricane, Utah, in 2004 and shared their lives surrounded by great friends and family.

Arthur is survived by his wife, LaVon; children: Roberta (Dennis) of Las Vegas, Irvin (Zylkia) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and James (Heidi) of Las Vegas; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Arthur to Intermountain Homecare and Hospice, 555 South Bluff Street, Ste. 100, St. George, Utah, 84770.

Services

• Memorial services will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, August 9, at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 632 East Charleston Boulevard.
• Private family graveside services will take place at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.
• Memorial services will be held in Washington City, Utah, on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church, 475 West Buena Vista Boulevard.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Aug. 4, 1922 – July 24, 2019

Charles William “Bill” Wonnacott passed from this mortal existence on July 24, 2019, a few days shy of his 97th birthday. He was born in Salt Lake City on Aug. 4, 1922, to Frank William Wonnacott and Annie Pearl Branch Wonnacott. He was the youngest of seven children and the last to pass away.

Bill grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Before leaving for overseas duty, he married Winona Merrell on Sept. 15, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they had eight children. Winona passed away on Aug. 29, 2011, after 67 years of marriage.

Bill attended LDS Business College and Brigham Young University, majoring in business administration. He was employed at the Barbizon of Utah lingerie manufacturing company in Provo from 1945 to 1963, the last nine years as general manager.

In 1963, he and his family moved to St. George where he was general manager of the new Hawthorn Finishing Company, which was the first big industrial company to come to the St. George area. In 1965 he became a vice president of that company.

In 1970 he started his own manufacturing business, Dixie Apparel, making “Hang Ten” T-shirts and children’s clothing. In 1974 he became a vice-president of Sundancer Sales. At retirement he was a financial planner and office manager for the local office of Waddell & Reed Insurance and Investments.

Throughout his career he participated in many civic affairs, including the Provo and St. George Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Clubs, president of the Utah County Mental Health Association, and assistant general chairman of the Provo July 4th Freedom Festival.

As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he was always active in church service. Among his many callings in the church he served as Bishop of the newly formed BYU 30th Ward and the St. George Third Ward. He and Winona served as missionaries in the England Manchester Mission in 1990-92. Later they would serve together as ordinance workers in the St. George Temple for 10 years.

The last eight years of his life he resided at Sterling Court Assisted Living where he enjoyed the friendship of many wonderful people. There he met and fell in love with Virginia (Ginny) Mikesell. They were married on Oct. 11, 2013, and had nearly six years together.

He is survived by his wife, Ginny; his eight children: Dr. David (Debbie) Wonnacott, Washington, Utah; Leslie Carter, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Linda (Laron) Hall, Hurricane, Utah; Shellie (Stephen) Mattinson, Washington, Utah; CharLee (David) Wecker, So. Jordan, Utah; Laurie (Craig) Sullivan, Leeds, Utah; Dr. Mark (Diane) Wonnacott, Ridgecrest, California; Dr. Matthew (Holly) Wonnacott, M.D., South Lake Tahoe, California; 3 step-children; 58 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 131 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Winona; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

Services

• Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. at the St. George 3rd Ward Chapel, 200 West 500 North, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Boulevard and Saturday, prior to service, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Nov. 8, 1943 – July 28, 2019

Doris Bernice Carper of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2019 after a long valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Doris was born Nov. 8, 1943, to Thursa Turner and James O. Stevenson in Escalon, CA. Doris married the love of her life, Charlie (Chuck) L. Carper on Aug. 2, 1943. She is the wonderful mother of Wade R. Carper of Brooklyn, New York, and Renee D. Ashby of Hooper, Utah. She is mother-in-law to Kyle D. Ashby and excellent grandmother to Hayden, Hunter, Lauren and Spencer Ashby all of Hooper, Utah. Hayden is currently serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbus, Ohio.

Doris was a faithful convert/member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The family joined the church in 1977. The family was sealed for time and all eternity on Feb. 28, 1981, in the Oakland LDS Temple. She held multiple callings including Young Women’s President, primary teacher, ward missionary, activities chairperson and creating ward newsletters and bulletins.

Doris was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She joined in 1973 and had 31 years perfect attendance and was their Woman of the Year, Sweetheart and held every officer position.

Doris worked at Ron Simi Flowers for many years. Chuck and Doris opened up Rapid Reproduction Printing in which she managed the business. Later in life she worked at the Modesto Junior College Library as the night supervisor and in acquisitions.

Doris enjoyed shopping, going to lunch with friends and family, reading her scriptures, painting abstract art for self and friends, floral arranging, decorating and collecting Christmas decorations. She also had an extensive purse/bag collection. Doris was a social person and thoroughly enjoyed being with her sorority sisters and dear friends.

Doris thought the world of her grandkids and never missed an opportunity to make each one of them feel special. Each personal celebration or holiday was a huge event that Doris would orchestrate to ensure we all knew she loved us.

Doris had family history as a high priority. In fact, it led to finding her birth father shortly after joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After decades of searching, they found out they only lived 30 miles apart.

She is survived by her children Wade and Renee, son-in-law Kyle, grandchildren Hayden, Hunter, Lauren, and Spencer; brothers: Jim Stevenson, Jon Stevenson (John), Michael Haney, Tommy Haney; sisters: Janet Newsom (Danny), Neva Garrett, and Tammy Garrett (Danny). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and numerous dear friends.

She is preceded in death by husband Charlie L. Carper – we know that it was a joyful reunion. She is also preceded in death by her mother Thursa Haney, stepfather Donald Haney, father James Stevenson and stepmother Rafela Stevenson.

Services

• Utah information: A viewing will take place on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. Funeral will be Friday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Pine View Stake Center on 595 North 2450 East, St. George, Utah.
• California information: The viewing, funeral and interment will take place on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California, with the viewing at 11:30 a.m., funeral at 1 p.m. and the interment at the conclusion of the funeral service.

The family would like to acknowledge the special care given by the doctors, nurses, and staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center.

At Doris’s request, please donate to the Parkinsons Foundation in her name.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Doris’ online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 1, 1940 – July 26, 2019

Lynn Marshall Bergen was born on April 1, 1940, in Reno, Nevada, to Walter Lamar Marshall and Gail Richardson Marshall. She passed away on July 26, 2019, at her home in Hurricane, Utah. She married Larry Dean Bergen on June 5, 1959, in the Logan Utah Temple. They had 5 children, 25 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She had 3 brothers and one half-sister.

When Lynn was 5 years old the family moved to Ogden, Utah. Shortly afterward, her father was killed while working for the railroad in a tragic accident. As the oldest living child in the family, Lynn had to take on many responsibilities. She cared for her younger siblings, worked hard, and helped her mother. She graduated from Ogden High School where she excelled in tennis and singing. As a young woman she worked as a secretary and was accomplished in typing and shorthand. Later in life she worked for Federal Express in various positions.

In 1961 she gave birth to twin girls, followed by a son, a daughter and another son. She was a devoted and busy mother to her young children. Her husband’s employment took her from Utah to Ohio, Wisconsin, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Arizona. For many years of their marriage, Larry had long business trips, including many overseas, which meant she had to care for their young family and household on her own while he was away.

Lynn was a lifelong active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings in music including many years as the ward chorister, ward choir director, and pianist, and she sang many beautiful solos in church. She was also Ward and Stake Primary President and Ward Relief Society President. After retiring, they served a mission in Venezuela as temple building missionaries. They also served as missionaries for the Mesa Arizona Mission and in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

She is remembered for her cheerfulness, ability to laugh at life’s difficulties and kindness. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry, of 60 years, daughter Suzanne Halgren (Steve), daughter Dianne Bell (Dave), son Curtis Bergen (Kristi), daughter Lauri Shepherd (Lane), and son Keith (Aliece), as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren,and two brothers Robert (Bonnie) and Michael (Terre).

Services

• Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Hurricane 12th Ward at 452 N. 2600 West in Hurricane, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 12:30-1:30 prior p.m. to the services.
• Interment at the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 21, 1934 – July 30, 2019

Doris L. Thomas, age 85, passed away in her home into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 30, 2019. She was born in Media, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1934, to Jesse and Mildred Malatesta. She grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, married and moved West to California. In 1979 she met and married Gene and was a devoted wife for 39 years.

Doris raised her family in Northern California, where she worked in various jobs, including the administrative assistant to the vice president of training and promotion for the Equitable Life Insurance Company. Upon retirement Doris and Gene moved to St. George, Utah.

In St. George, Doris worked for many years at the Board of Real Estate where she developed a love for the people and the city. She drew her energy from serving in Stephen’s Ministry and volunteering at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Her hobbies included playing bridge, tole painting and reading.

Doris is survived by her children, David Gill (Dawn), Michael Gill (Leslie), Diana Greene, Tracy Byram, Martin Thomas; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and her brother, Dan Malatesta (Marge). She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene and her brother David.

The family would like to thank her beautiful church family, dear friends and Intermountain Health Doctors and Nurses, especially Kim Aldrich.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jubilee House, a Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center, a not for profit organization to care for family members of patients receiving critical care. Please make checks payable to the Foundation of Dixie Regional Hospital, for Jubilee Home. 1380 E. Medical Center Drive, St George, Utah 84790.

Services

• Her celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 611 N. 2450 East, St George, Utah.

Family and Friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com.

March 15, 1949 – July 29, 2019

Bruce Craig Solomon, born March 15, 1949, burned with incandescent destiny.

When Agent Orange finally caught up with him on July 29, 2019, his work had brightened thousands of hearts and minds.

He was a particularly unique person and generous in heart. The world seems darker without his passion for laughter, sports and music.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Allred Solomon, his four children, Denise Sanchez (Tony), Layla Hardy (Todd), Jeff Solomon (Jen) and Laurie Long (Russ), 14 beautiful grandchildren and four siblings. He loved his family, his many friends, his students and his clients.

Services

• A memorial service will be held at The Memorial House in Memory Grove in Salt Lake City, 375 Canyon Road, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.

Read the full obituary and leave messages at: www.premierfuneral.com.

May 21, 1992 – July 27, 2019

Kathryn Blaire Leavitt, 27, passed away July 27, 2019. She was born May 21, 1992, in Salt Lake City. Her mother is Marie Leavitt. She was second of three children.

She was the peanut-butter between two slices of bread – Vincent Brock Leavitt, her older brother and Gregory Beau Leavitt, her younger brother. She was the laughter and love that helped hold the family together through life’s trials and confusions.

Blaire grew up in a loving family, her mother insisting her children show respect, kindness and love to each other.

After living in Salt Lake City a few years, Blaire’s family moved to Bunkerville, Nevada, and lived next to her grandparents, Vincent and Kathryn Leavitt. She was an active and happy child. She wanted to be included in all activities at home, school and church. She was always surrounded by friends and family.

Upon her graduation from Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada, Blaire went to Paul Mitchell The School in St. George, Utah, and obtained her license as a cosmetologist.

Blaire lived through life’s trials with a smile on her face. While living and studying in St. George, her life became entwined with her Polynesian heritage. She found her Polynesian family and learned of her culture and another side of her life she had not experienced except in stories and pictures. She enjoyed it so very much. She learned her Tongan language, dances, customs and how to express her joy and happiness in another way.

Blaire worked at various jobs in St. George and Salt Lake City to supplement her cosmetology work. In all her work she was a happy and giving friend. She always wanted everyone to get along and be happy in their lives and with each other. Blaire will be remembered by those who knew her for her love and kindness.

Blaire is survived by her mother, Marie; brothers: Vincent (Isabel Leveni) and Gregory (Melissa Garcia); niece and nephew: Imari Leavitt and Jaxon Allen; aunts, uncles; as well as many who loved her and that she considered family.

Services

• A visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mesquite Stake Center, 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, Nevada.
• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m., with a visitation at 8 a.m., at the Bunkerville 1st Ward Chapel, 355 West Virgin Avenue, Bunkerville, Nevada.
• Interment will follow in the Bunkerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

June 21, 1957 – July 31, 2019

Brian Kim Krupp, gone too soon, gained his wings on July 31, 2019, at his home in St. George, Utah.

He was born on June 21, 1957, in Colville, Washington, to Luther and Ruth Krupp. He married the love of his life, Peggy Ellis, on Jan. 13, 1990. They had an amazing 40 years together. They were blessed with one amazing child, Nathan.

Brian grew up and attended school in Libby, Montana. Then he moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he attended Casper College and received a Diesel Mechanic Degree. He held many jobs in his life. He worked as a mechanic, a hotshot oil field driver, built custom coaches, truck shop supervisor for Walmart and for the last 14 years as a generation technician for the city of St. George.

Brian had a love for music. He traveling with a band. He played the drums, guitar and flute. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and had a great love for Mother Nature. Brian loved gardening and shared his bounty with his friends, neighbors and co-workers.

He had a published story named “Stewards of Miracles” – anyone wanting to read it may go to: https://goldenageofgaia.com/2019/03/22/stewards-of-miracles-a-never-ending-story/. He also loved his Recumbent Trike and going on rides with his friend, Rich Bovo.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; son: Nathan (Marissa) Krupp; granddaughter, Kennedy Krupp, all of St. George, Utah; sister, Kris (Michael) Lucas of California; sisters-in-law: Kathy (Atif) Ishtiaq of St. George and Sandra (David) Magsamen of Wisconsin and Linda (Sam) Moncada from Wisconsin.

The family would like to thank Dr. Haslem and his staff at the Cancer Center, Dixie Homecare and Hospice, Rich and Kathleen Bovo, Kathy and Atif Ishtiaq and all of our friends (too many to name) that showered us with love and support.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.