May 7, 1938 – Oct. 3, 2019

Elizabeth Carlene Lust, age 81, passed away peacefully Oct. 3, 2019, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by her friends. She was born on May 7, 1938, in Oakdale, California. Her parents were Carl and Annabelle Trink.

She married Stanley W. Lust on April 13, 1957. Stan died on July 19, 2011 in St. George.

Carlene was a joy to be around. The life of the party. She worked as an interior decorator for years and had a natural talent for design and colors. She and Stan were avid golfers and traveled the country and Hawaii in search of the ultimate golf experience. Notice how she kept her head down and eye on the ball in the photo below.

Pebble Beach held a special place. They loved their golfing friends. After a day of golf, it was usually happy hour and dinner then early to bed and early to rise to make their next tee time.

One of their destinations was St. George and they fell in love with the place and eventually moved there. Hawaii was a special place for her and her family to vacation. She was super competitive and could beat you at anything she picked up.

She grew to love playing pickle ball and was always making new friends either on the courts or at the dog park where she took her beloved dog, Jones.

She bravely battled cancer the last few years until she passed. A special thanks to her friends Brad and Dena, Carol and Tom, Anna Marie, Marsha (Madison), Betty and Rondi who all looked after her and provided support. Also a thank you to the cancer specialists at the Dixie Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughters Crystal Lust Hollis and Diane Lust McCarthy both of Modesto California where Carlene and her husband Stan raised their family. She has two grandkids, Kyle and Tiffany (Matt), and 7 great grandkids all in the Modesto area and one great grandchild (Madison) in St. George. Tiffany and Matt have another great grand baby on the way. She is also survived by 2 stepbrothers Monty and Robert.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Stan, daughter Brenda and grandson Keith (Summer).

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at the New Promise Lutheran Church. 244 South Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah.

Burial will be on Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery located at 32053 McCabe Road in Santa Nella, California.

October 21, 1928 – October 4, 2019

Joan Little Dickerson was born on October 21, 1928 in Lavaca, Arkansas and entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2019 in St. George, UT.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Tommy Lee Dickerson.  Joan is survived by two sons, Terry Dickerson and wife Sherry, of Las Vegas, NV and Roger Dickerson, and wife Maureen of Broomfield, CO.  Joan was the loving grandmother of Kathleen Dickerson, Christina Cullers and Brian Dickerson and great-grandmother of LeSean Dickerson.  She was loved by all including several nieces and nephews from neighboring states.

She enjoyed many years of traveling and living internationally with her husband and sons and made friends in countries around the world.  She cherished all the friendships and continued to stay in touch throughout the years.  Joan has lived the past 26 years enjoying the beauty and hospitality of St. George and its residents. She was a shining light to all who knew her and will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, with a viewing prior to services from 12:00-12:45 p.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

October 24, 1936 – October 4, 2019

Gary DuRell DeMille, 82, passed peacefully at his son’s home on October 4, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born in a log cabin in LaVerkin, Utah to Sheldon and Verda DeMille.

Gary was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gary had a firm testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and he strived to live his life in accordance to their teachings.

He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly, and they would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this month. He and his wife were able to serve two missions to the Philippines.  Gary is survived by his wife, Beverly, brother, Farrell (Carolyn), sister Evelyn (John) Irene, and sister, Verdon (Monte) Smith; children: Lorinda (Jerry) Tidwell, Faylynne (Robert) Argyle, Ben (DeAnn), Kenneth (Laura), and Michael (Debra), with 27 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the La Verkin West Chapel, 70 South 300 West, La Verkin, Utah. A visitation will be prior to services from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the La Verkin 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.

April 20, 1947 – October 5, 2019

Joseph Paul Smith departed from this life on October 5, 2019, after a long history of health issues. He was born in Ogden, Utah, April 20, 1947, to Joseph Eugene Smith and Jane Poppleton Gunnell.

Joseph was a man of many interests and had many talents, with a great ability to fix anything electronic. During his service in the Army he received a Sharpshooter (Rifle) Commendation, as well as a Lineman Certification. He attended Southern Utah University, and worked as an educator, bus driver and electrician. He loved his pets and the outdoors, especially fishing and shooting. He served as a scout master for many years and loved working with young men.

Joseph was a great son, brother and uncle. He is survived by his siblings: Kathryn Gunnell Wheelwright Page, William A Hunt, Dianna Marie Hunt Keller, and Bertley Jay Hunt. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his siblings: Betty Jane Smith, Charles Eugene Smith, Evelyn LaVone Smith Page, and Sheila Mae Smith Fierro.

A visitation will be held in St. George, Utah on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd.

Please join the family in celebrating his life at his funeral services in Ogden, Utah on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ogden 4^th Ward Chapel, 2115 Jefferson Avenue. A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at church.  He will be laid to rest next to his mother and siblings in the Ogden City Cemetery. 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.

July 22, 1934 – October 3, 2019

Fawn DeMille Barber, 85, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family, from the effects of dementia on October 3, 2019, at the home of her granddaughter in Ivins, Utah where she had been living. Fawn was born July 22, 1934, and raised in Rockville, Utah. The firstborn child of Floyd Higgins and Vilo (Jones) DeMille.

Fawn enjoyed her growing up years and spending time and making memories with her large extended family. She loved going on trappin’ trips with her dad who was a trapper for the government. She cherished her close relationship with her 3 younger sisters Lakoma Brand Tangren, Rosalind (Lynn) Linginfelter and Elaine DeMille all of Henderson, NV. A highlight of Fawn’s life was working as an extra when Hollywood came to town to film in Grafton, Utah. She worked along Veronica Lake and Joel McCrae and thought she was the richest girl in town with her $6.00 a day paycheck.

Fawn met the love of her life Fredrick Webb Barber in typing class while attending Hurricane High School and they were married August 3, 1951 and sealed in the St. George Temple. Two boys soon joined them, Morgan DeMille Barber (Marty) Decatur, AR, and Bradley Fred Barber (Kate) of Medford, Oregon. Fawn and Fred moved to Henderson, NV where they raised their boys and Fawn worked for a time with the Clark County School district and the Gas and Electric Company. Fawn was a gifted artist and painted landscapes and her famous poppy flowers, which she gifted to friends and family. She also pieced and quilted hundreds of quilts which she sold and gave away to many who cherish these works of art. She loved to read, and devoured books. She also loved cheese, all types.

Fawn had a great love and compassion for animals and was everyone’s favorite animal-sitter. Animals were drawn to her. The neighborhood dogs and cats would sneak out of their yards to come over and visit Fawn each day where they were met with lots of love, a belly rub and treats. The local bird and rabbit population would meet Fawn at the bottom of her property at 4 p.m. each day for their daily bread and treats. Fawn loved making new friends, talking on the phone and writing letters to keep old friends and family apprised of the news du jour.

Fawn had a quick wit and loved to joke and laugh. It was one of her greatest attributes and gifts and she possessed this skill up until the very end, always keeping her family in stitches from laughter. She and her sisters performed many-a-skit dressed in the most outlandish costumes for talent shows, church functions and family reunions. Fawn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her testimony of her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ was precious to her.

Fawn has been anxiously awaiting her reunion with Fred who preceded her in death, along with her parents and brother, Garrett (stillborn). She leaves behind her two sons and their wives, 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to SunTree Hospice and all of the many friends and family members who helped her in her final years. Your service was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.

A viewing will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 1316 S. 400 E., St.George, UT. A graveside services will follow at 12:30 pm at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com Arrangement and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

January 13, 1928 – October 4, 2019

Mary Jane Amstutz Cooper, 91, died Friday, October 4, 2019 in St. George Utah.  Always known as “Mary Jane”, she was born on January 13, 1928, the daughter of Sylvia and William Amstutz of Sedgwick, Kansas.

Mary Jane was one of four children born to Sylvia and William (daughter; Martha, sons, Wesley and Norman), she and her brothers and sisters were raised in Sedgwick.

After Mary Jane’s “Papa” died in 1941, her mother moved the family from the farm they had all lived on, into the town of Sedgwick. Mary Jane lived in Sedgwick until graduating from high school and leaving to attend St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in nearby Wichita.  After graduation, and while she was working at a hospital in McCook, Nebraska, Mary Jane met her husband, Richard Marious Cooper, who was serving in the military in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They were married shortly thereafter on Dec 2, 1951.   Mary Jane and Richard’s marriage of 61 years was an uncommonly close partnership: filled with work, laughter, love, and family.

Mary Jane was always very proud of being a nurse, usually working in military hospitals on the bases that her husband was assigned to, until the needs of her five young children required her to be a full-time mother for a number of years.

When Mary Jane’s children grew older, she joined Richard in working in the restaurants she and Richard owned, first in Las Vegas where they settled after Richard left the Air Force, and later in St. George, Utah, where they moved in 1972.   For the next twenty years, until their retirement in 1992, Mary Jane and her husband worked side by side, arriving in the early mornings to pour coffee, share friends–including staff and customers, and…most days, lots of laughter.

While Richard’s energy and flair for life provided adventure and accomplishment, Mary Jane’s quieter nature often set the gentler, longer course of their family.  Mary Jane, though a petite woman, also contained strength and resolve—and could, when provoked—even be fiery: Richard was fond of telling the story of being scolded by his young wife and ending by saying that “without Mary Jane, I never would have had a dime.”

Mary Jane joined Richard’s childhood church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, early in her marriage with Richard.   It was later in their marriage, that Mary Jane’s quiet resolve and hunger for spiritual life helped guide the couple to an increased activity in their church, which including receiving their temples blessings and serving a mission in the temple and historical sites mission in St. George.

After Richard’s death in 2013, Mary Jane was sustained by the love and community of the branch they belonged to for nearly three decades; Mary Jane was also very proud of the service that her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren provided to her church.

Mary Jane was a good Mom, who is survived by her five children: Mary, Richard, Sharon, Wes and Jim, who will now never quit missing being able to call and share their lives with her; by her 23 grandchildren, and by a passel of great-grandchildren.   She also leaves behind her “big sister” Aunt Martha Amstutz, with whom she shared a nearly daily conversation for Utah Jazz basketball; and a nephew, Arlo Amstutz.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Valley 8^th Branch, 1282 West 500 South, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and Friday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery. 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.

December 13, 1937 – October 7, 2019

LeNore Syphus passed away peacefully, creeping quietly out of this life and into the next, on October 7, 2019. She was looking forward to a joyous reunion with her parents, older sisters and eldest brother. Her loved ones left behind are glad she is now free from suffering.

LeNore was born December 13, 1937 to Fay Beebe Syphus, Sr. and Elizabeth Tullis Syphus in Santa Clara, Utah. She was named for her maternal grandmother, Lenora Terry Tullis, and the landlady downstairs who desperately desired to have a child named for her.

LeNore grew up in St. George, Utah in her paternal grandfather’s home at the corner of 800 East and 100 North (St. George Boulevard). She was active and determined to do everything like her big brothers and sister, despite being the youngest. When she was almost 4 years old, her mother petitioned the school board to allow her to attend school, as she kept running away from the sitter while her mother, Beth, taught at Woodward. She might have been one of the youngest in her class, but she certainly kept up. That was always expected when you were Beth Syphus’ kids.

LeNore graduated from Dixie High School (’55) and Dixie College, then transferred to the University of Utah, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in secretarial science and tailoring. During this time, she met and married William T. Slack of Toquerville. They soon became the parents of two daughters, Michele and Lisa. They settled in Las Vegas in 1961, and later divorced.

LeNore moved back to St. George in the late 1960s, where she helped and later cared for her parents. After their passing, she and her daughter Michele and two of her grandchildren moved to Orem, Utah in 1985, where she lived for many years. During that time, she began her association with Western Ag Credit, a company she loved with co-workers she valued like family. She later moved to Spanish Fork, and finally to Springville, where she has resided for the past several years with Michele and Jon.

LeNore was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings and was always willing to help, even when it was out of her comfort zone. She gave a Relief Society Visiting Teaching Thought each month in the Orem 6th Ward, something she took very seriously. She taught in all the church organizations except the Young Women’s, as it wasn’t then available during her years as a working single parent. Her favorite calling was birthday greeter for the Relief Society sisters in Hobble Creek 8th Ward.

She taught her family the values of hard work, loyalty, and selflessness. She also had a wickedly funny sense of humor and enjoyed art, music, movies, sewing, gourmet cooking, archaeology and so much more. Like most of her family, she could have chosen to study anything and be a success. It was just so hard to choose.

LeNore is survived by her daughters Michele (Jon) Richings of Springville and Lisa (Ludim) Pozo of Los Angeles. She is also survived by her three beloved grandchildren, Melissa Syphus of Anchorage, AK, Rob (Kristen) Zandi of Lehi, UT, and Alana Richings, Springville. She is also survived by her brothers Merrill (Deanne) Syphus, St. George, and Stanley (Bonnie) Syphus, Salt Lake City. Her parents, brother Beebe, and sisters Marilyn and Betty preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at the Hidden Cove Chapel at 2739 E. 1100 South, Springville, UT, at 11 AM. Family visitation will be shortly before at 10 AM. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to latterdaysaintcharities.org or scoliosis.org.

Bob Lees loved to make people laugh and always had a joke to share with everyone he knew. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and football games. He passed away October 4, 2019 in St. George at the age of 95.  Born in Los Angeles, California, August 15, 1924, to his parents Will and Nellie Jones, he had an exciting youth.  When he wasn’t in school, his family could be found camping and fishing almost every week-end.  He attended Menlo High School, where he was a member of the track team. At 17 he joined the Navy where he was a gunner mate and later a radar man.

While in the Navy he met his lifelong sweetheart, Genelle, and they married on August 9, 1945. It was a marriage that would last 74 years.  While they were on their honeymoon the war ended, and he was discharged in December.  Bob and Genelle decided to start their life together in Compton, California where their three children Roberta, Bill, and Larry were born.  It was at this time Bob began a career in police work, with the Los Angeles Police Department, that he would follow throughout his life.  After 10 years in Compton, the family moved to Lakewood where they lived for 39 years.  During this time Bob’s interest in police work expanded into many different areas.  He worked for AT&T as a criminal special agent. His lifelong career in police work allowed him to assist on several cases with the FBI involving many famous people and movie stars, and some infamous criminals as well. He often found himself testifying in front of a grand jury with the protection of a body guard.  However of all of his experiences, he said that providing security for church President Hunter, when he came to speak in Long Beach, was a highlight in his career.

After retiring, he began his own private investigation business which he did for many years.  Bob and Genelle spent their later years in constant service to friends and family alike. A granddaughter said it best, “Heaven gained another angel this past week. It was well-known in our family that if there was ever a problem to, just call Grandpa Lees.  Many times when a family member was in need and Grandpa heard of it, he would say, “My bags are packed and I am getting the truck ready.” We are forever grateful for his faithful service to our country, our family, and to our Heavenly Father. We love you and the legacy and memories you have left behind.

Bob is survived by his three children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Washington City Cemetery, 111 North 100 East, Washington, Utah.  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.

Todd Clayton Stratton unexpectedly passed away at the age of 50 on Oct. 8, 2019 in Little Creek, Utah.

He was born in Salt Lake City to Clayton Darwin Stratton and Lila Gay Ballard. He grew up in Rockville, Utah and Hurricane, Utah. After graduating from Hurricane High school, he spent a short time at college in Phoenix. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

He owns Hurricane Ready-Mix and considered his employees as family. He worked very hard his whole life.

He loved his son, Cason more than anything. He loved motorcycles, boats, jeeps, reading (he was a bookworm), cooking (especially Dutch oven) and “Tinker” his dog.

His family and friends were especially treasured. He loved being back in Rockville. Canaan Mt. was his favorite jeep trip.

He is survived by his son, Cason, Hurricane, Utah; his mother, Lila Gay Ballard, Rockville, Utah; his half-sister, Laura Stratton; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Virgin River Ward LDS Chapel, Springdale, Utah. Viewings will be Sunday, Oct. 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah and on Monday, Oct. 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Springdale Chapel prior to services. Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, Utah.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

October 6, 1931 – October 6, 2019

James Allen Morse came into this world a little early — and that early entrance set the tone for his approach to life, be prompt and be dependable.

Dad had an innate ability to gain people’s trust with the shake of his hand and a smile. His ability to connect with others was God given, but also something he desired—he found peace when he helped someone in need. Dad epitomized the quote, “nothing can subtract hard work from success, it only adds to it.” Dad loved to work whether it was building things with his hands or seeking solutions through collaboration with others.

Dad adored his bride, Mary Ruth Morse, and has struggled in life without her companionship since her death in 2012. A day did not pass without him telling us how much he missed her and how he eagerly anticipated their reunion. Dad received his wish when he returned to our Heavenly Father and, we are certain, to Mom’s waiting and open arms on his birthday. He loved his family: 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and his 1 great-great grandchild. All to whom he eagerly imparted a life lesson, or two, along with a good old southern expression.

Dad loved the place of his birth and where life began with his bride. He often yearned for the beaches in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, along with the charm of the south.

Dad loved his Heavenly Father and his Savior, Jesus Christ, and served when called without regard for his personal desires and goals—if the Church called, he and Mom went with faith instead of with questions or hesitation. His faith led him to serve a mission in the United Kingdom and took his family over much of the country to build churches and serve others.

Dad was a faithful example to all who were blessed to know him. He loved, he laughed and he lived the best life he knew how to lead—always enjoying lemonade even if made from the lemons life gave him. We will miss him and will strive to honor his name through our good works. We love you, Dad.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Sept. 30, 1931 – Oct. 6, 2019

Darlene Turner Blake, 88, was reunited with her sweetheart, Duane, on October 6, 2019. She was born September 30, 1931, as the 7th of 8 children to John and Della Turner. She was born in the front room of her family’s modest home in Washington, Utah – a city she loved all her life.

Darlene married the love of her life, Duane Blake, on November 26, 1949. Together they were the model of wedded bliss for their 64 plus years together. Their family remembers them as an inseparable couple, deeply in love for the whole of their time together here on this earth.

Being a homemaker and mother was the only profession to which Darlene ever aspired. She exemplified the profession through dedication to her home, her husband, and most of all her family. She will always be remembered cheering from the stands at every game – no matter how insignificant, cooking each meal to an unrivaled level of perfection – no matter the day of the week, and loving and caring for her children, and later grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren.

Darlene was a warrior. She showed her deep love for her family by worrying over every scraped knee, sick child and each and every time someone left the safe confines of her home.

Darlene loved to watch things grow, be they her family or her garden – the latter for which she was famous. Her backyard was always the source of the finest produce in town. Darlene loved to bottle her backyard wares, and later in life to dry fruit as a treat for her kids and their own growing families.

Darlene had a love for music and dancing. In her youth she spent summer nights in Santa Clara at the Santa-Rosa dancing with friends She played the clarinet in school, maintained an enviable record collection, and later in life, when arthritis had robbed her of her ability to dance herself, she enjoyed spending hours watching Polka dancing on “Channel 44”.

Darlene loved the outdoors. She loved nothing more than being on Kolob Mountain with family, or in a fishing boat with Duane. When it came to fishing, Darlene had a competitive streak. She always wanted to catch the first fish, and rarely came home with less than her companions.

To this day, Darlene maintained a keen intellect. She had an amazing memory, able to recall the tiniest of facts with ease. At times it seemed as though she knew the whole of St. George’s population – able to recall names and even genealogical information on nearly everyone she met. Even into her late eighties Darlene kept up with the technology, sending texts full of emoji’s to her grandchildren and commenting on their every social media posts.

Darlene was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many callings. She enjoyed the association with all the members she served with, many of them becoming lifelong friends.

Darlene will be missed and mourned forever by those that she touched through her kindness and love. She loved freely and openly. She never let anyone leave her home without a hug, a kiss and a compliment – however undeserved. Every grandchild and great-grandchild felt as though they were her favorite, and in reality they were.

Darlene is survived by her loving children: Stan (Allyson), Larry (Janean), Nancy (Brent) Gubler, Kelly (Deanna), and MaryAnn (Rick) Denos; her sister, Roene Snow; 19 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, 6 of her 7 siblings and her infant granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. James Chapel, 1095 East St. James Lane, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings

Dec. 13, 1937 – Oct. 7, 2019

LeNore Syphus passed away peacefully, creeping quietly out of this life and into the next, on Oct. 7, 2019. She was looking forward to a joyous reunion with her parents, older sisters and eldest brother. Her loved ones left behind are glad she is now free from suffering.

LeNore was born Dec. 13, 1937, to Fay Beebe Syphus, Sr. and Elizabeth Tullis Syphus in Santa Clara, Utah. She was named for her maternal grandmother, Lenora Terry Tullis, and the landlady downstairs who desperately desired to have a child named for her.

LeNore grew up in St. George, Utah in her paternal grandfather’s home at the corner of 800 East and 100 North (St. George Boulevard). She was active and determined to do everything like her big brothers and sister, despite being the youngest. When she was almost 4 years old, her mother petitioned the school board to allow her to attend school, as she kept running away from the sitter while her mother, Beth, taught at Woodward. She might have been one of the youngest in her class, but she certainly kept up. That was always expected when you were Beth Syphus’ kids.

LeNore graduated from Dixie High School (’55) and Dixie College, then transferred to the University of Utah, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in secretarial science and tailoring. During this time, she met and married William T. Slack of Toquerville. They soon became the parents of two daughters, Michele and Lisa. They settled in Las Vegas in 1961, and later divorced.

LeNore moved back to St. George in the late 1960s, where she helped and later cared for her parents. After their passing, she and her daughter Michele and two of her grandchildren moved to Orem, Utah in 1985, where she lived for many years. During that time, she began her association with Western Ag Credit, a company she loved with co-workers she valued like family. She later moved to Spanish Fork, and finally to Springville, where she has resided for the past several years with Michele and Jon.

LeNore was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings and was always willing to help, even when it was out of her comfort zone. She gave a Relief Society Visiting Teaching Thought each month in the Orem 6^th Ward, something she took very seriously. She taught in all the church organizations except the Young Women’s, as it wasn’t then available during her years as a working single parent. Her favorite calling was birthday greeter for the Relief Society sisters in Hobble Creek 8^th Ward.

She taught her family the values of hard work, loyalty, and selflessness. She also had a wickedly funny sense of humor and enjoyed art, music, movies, sewing, gourmet cooking, archaeology and so much more. Like most of her family, she could have chosen to study anything and been a success. It was just so hard to choose.

LeNore is survived by her daughters Michele (Jon) Richings of Springville and Lisa (Ludim) Pozo of Los Angeles. She is also survived by her three beloved grandchildren, Melissa Syphus of Anchorage, AK, Rob (Kristen) Zandi of Lehi, UT, and Alana Richings, Springville. She is also survived by her brothers Merrill (Deanne) Syphus, St. George, and Stanley (Bonnie) Syphus, Salt Lake City. Her parents, brother Beebe, and sisters Marilyn and Betty preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 14, at the Hidden Cove Chapel at 2739 E. 1100 South, Springville, Utah, at 11 a.m. Family visitation will be shortly before at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to latterdaysaintcharities.org or scoliosis.org.

September 18, 1957 – October 7, 2019

On Monday, October 7, 2019, our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Larry Ernest Reber, 62, passed away suddenly in Saint George, Utah in a tragic accident while driving his scooter.

Larry was born on September 18, 1957, in Seattle, Washington to Spencer and Josephine Reber. His childhood was spent in Bakersfield and Danville, California. In March 1977, he served a full-time, two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Cleveland, Ohio. On November 24, 1979, he married his high school sweetheart, Bonita Kindred, for time and all eternity in the Oakland California Temple.

He received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Land Planning from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, in 1984. Together, Larry and Boni started their family in Antioch, California where they had three daughters, Tara, Danielle, and Carlee, and one son, Tyler. The family moved to Saint George, Utah, in 1994 where they continued to raise their children.

Larry was passionate about landscape design and architecture. He loved bringing his clients’ dreams to life whether for a small backyard or a large commercial project. He enjoyed creating spaces where people could enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Oftentimes, he generously provided his services at no cost. His most treasured experiences have been while raising his four children. He often took them to parks and playgrounds and on long hiking adventures. He frequently sang songs with his guitar and made up extravagant stories at bedtime. This has continued with his three grandsons.

He was an avid runner and swimmer and remained active in an effort to combat the life-long chronic pains he felt due to a form of arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. Throughout his life, he was an active member of his church and served in various callings. He frequently served in and attended the temple. He grew and maintained a strong testimony of the gospel, which he shared often. His primary purpose was to love, serve, and honor his wife, Boni, and was known for his infamous love letters. Over the years he has written hundreds of letters to his sweetheart freely expressing his love and devotion.

He will be remembered for his kind, joyful, and optimistic demeanor. He was a humble, sensitive man with great integrity. He felt feelings deeply and wore his emotions on his sleeve. He only saw the good in people. He was quick to love, serve, and forgive and sought friendships with everyone he came across.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Spencer, and mother, Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Boni; his four children, Tara (Jared) Madsen, Tyler, Danielle, Carlee (Connor) Calaway; his brothers, Mike (Yvonne), Randy (Jillyn), Jeff (Susan), Chris (Julie); sister, Abby (Mike) Taylor; many nieces and nephews; and his grandsons, Cohen, Baylor, and Reeve Madsen.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 10 o’clock AM at Spilsbury Mortuary in Saint George, Utah. A public viewing will be held the prior evening on Friday, October 11, 2019, from 6-8 o’clock PM at the same location.

The family wishes to acknowledge the life-saving efforts administered by local police, fire, paramedics, and emergency room professionals.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign Larry’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com

October 21, 1942 – September 26, 2019

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our dad. Daddio. Dadude. Popsicle. Pops. Papa Frita.

David Kimbrel Lish was born October 21, 1942, to Beverly and Howard Lish in Los Angeles, California.  He was later adopted by Ralph Stauffer after his mother remarried. A brother, Michael, and sister, Susan, completed the Stauffer siblings.  The family relocated to Casper, Wyoming, because they evidently loved constant, face-peeling wind and bone-breakingly cold winters. After high school, David joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he married Darlene Porter of Casper, Wyoming, with whom he had enjoyed an epistolary courtship like two people in a Jane Austen novel. After moving to Salt Lake City, they had two children: daughter Christienne in 1971 and son Casey in 1976. They were, and remain, the most adorable children in the whole world.

David loved being outdoors. He was a river runner; a road tripper; a canyoneer and backpacker; a motorcycle rider; a camper. He was happiest sitting alongside desert rivers watching the rapids and spacing out with his feet in the sand.  He instilled this same love of nature in his kids. He and Darlene took their family on myriad camping, river, and hiking trips in the mountains and deserts of Utah.  The San Juan, Colorado, and Green Rivers all evoke happy memories of weeklong expeditions exploring Utah’s canyons by raft.

He loved music;  perusing his collection of vinyl brings back memories of dancing around the living room to everything from Beethoven’s “Eroica” to Willie Nelson to Led Zeppelin to B.B. King to Joni Mitchell to Jimi Hendrix to Miles Davis to Mozart to Phoebe Snow. Young Casey and Chrissy spent many evenings listening to music and staring at the glowing red power light on the Dynaco preamplifier.

David graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Architecture. He joined Gillies Stransky Brems Architects in Salt Lake City, where he enjoyed collaborating with a talented group of colleagues. His eye for design and fine hand at drawing and drafting resulted in the creation of not only structures for living and working but also the art he made at home in a makeshift studio in the upstairs bedroom.  He rounded out his architecture career as a project architect at Salt Lake Community College.  He retired in 2006 and moved to St. George to enjoy retirement in the red rock desert.

We will miss his wry, subtle sense of humor; his raised-eyebrow looks when we did something particular foolish (Gary Larson’s “Midvale School for the Gifted” was an oft-referenced panel); playing catch; riffing on each other’s foibles; his evident glee in our accomplishments, endeavors, and adventures; our strolls in Memory Grove and City Creek Canyon; his attendance at baseball games and NASCAR races with Casey, where they hollered for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and slurped day-old banana pudding like red-blooded, freedom-loving American rapscallions do; his willingness to haul Chrissy’s wonderhorse from St. George to Salt Lake to Jackson, Wyoming, and back again; our VHS movie nights watching lighthearted fare like “Das Boot”; receiving correspondence written in his uniform block printing (let’s call it the Stauffer font).  We miss you, Dad. We love you. Be in peace now.

To our mother, Darlene, your unwavering comfort and compassion are incomparable. We love you. To everyone who has reached out to express love and condolences to our family, thank you. We love you. A memorial service will be held in Salt Lake City at a date to be determined.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign David’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

March 9, 2008 – October 9, 2019

Our beautiful son, Daron Jessop, age 11, passed away in his mother’s arms on October 9, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with PKAN.

Daron was born on March 9, 2008 in St. George, Utah, to Noreen Zitting Jessop and Lester Ray Jessop. Daron loved life and lived it full speed. Anything connected to the earth brought him joy—the ocean, riding fast on dirt bikes, wind in his hair, the sound of a revving engine; he was fearless and not even bloody knees would stop him. Daron loved loud music, dancing and partying with his many adult fans and also watching football.

He was the world’s greatest Packer’s fan. With every touch down and every interception he’d scream: “G-r-e-e-n-B-a-y!!” Daron loved school, the teachers, every student and even the school bus. He was a celebrity everywhere he went, with a contagious smile and giant blue eyes that drew people in to his bright loving soul.  He loved people fiercely and all who met him felt his love.

Daron’s family was his world. He adored and protected his twin sisters Aubrey & Angie (age 6). Because they also have PKAN, his fight for life was also his fight for them. And when he was sick, they played his nurse. He and his dad have been inseparable, best buddies from birth. They played in the dirt with track hoes, rode dirt bikes and camped at Kolob, where the sand pile and fire pit were his jam.

Daron liked family trips in the motor home, where he would sit in the center holding his dad’s hand. Equally devoted to his mom, he’d pick a flower in the front yard and put it in her hair while they waited for the school bus—even if it was smashed in his fist from his crawl. He loved going on coffee runs with her and feeding the ducks.

Some of her favorite memories are of him screaming aloud to Taylor Swift and other wacky songs during rides home and of them dancing together, he in her arms. The last words she heard him say prior to his hospital stay last December were, “I love you mommy”. Towards the end his greatest comfort was to feel his mom or dad’s hand while he struggled through long nights.

Words cannot express the loss or fill the void that Big D leaves behind; the memories of him, our little warrior, will live within our hearts forever. He is unforgettable.

We are eternally grateful for our circle of friends and family who came to our aid in a mobilization of love and support during Daron’s short stay on this earth.

Daron is survived by his parents, Noreen Zitting Jessop and Lester Ray Jessop, siblings, Angela Amy Jessop and Aubrey Lucianne Jessop, and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah. There will be a viewing at Spilsbury Mortuary on Saturday from 5-8:00 p.m. and again on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friends and family are invited to sign Daron Jessop’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

March 7, 1924 – Oct. 9, 2019

On October 9, 2019 our loving wife, mother, grand-mother and friend Myrtle S Bailey stepped from time into eternity at her home in Washington Utah.

Myrtle was born March 7, 1924 in Boise Idaho, the youngest of 7 children, to Sylvester and Julia Shideler. Throughout Myrtles growing up years, the family moved around much of the Pacific Northwest. She met and married Ted Farris on April 26, 1941 and enjoyed 63 years together before he preceded her in death on June 23, 2004. A short time later Myrtle and long-time friend Jack Bailey decided to keep each other company and were married July 19, 2005 and enjoyed 14 years together.

In May 1962, Myrtle began her walk with God, a walk she enjoyed in innumerable ways until her passing. That walk caused her to cross paths with many, many friends who became family to her. She could recall their names and time together for the remainder of her life.

Myrtle worked for the Boeing Company during WWII where, among other things, she helped do much of the wood crafting to finish the interiors of B17 and B24 bombers. Before and after retirement, Myrtle loved to find herself in a garden and/or flowerbed. Many years finding the time and energy to grow, protect and process many bushels of fruits and vegetables.

Myrtle is survived by her husband Jack. One son Donald (Charlee) Farris of Buffalo, KY. A Daughter, Carol (Gordon) Taylor of Cornelius, OR. Two Stepdaughters, Gayle Bailey of Ronan, MT and Becky Coleman of Polson, MT. Seven Grandchildren, 29 Great Grand- Children, 12 Great-Great-Grand-Children, 2 Step Granddaughters and 2 Step Great Grand-Daughters. Several Nieces and Nephews and many friends.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ted, 3 brothers and 3 sisters and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 2pm, Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St George, with a gathering from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to services. 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 Myrtle’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

February 2, 1939 – October 4, 2019

At 2:25 am, October 4, 2019, the world lost a great man, but Heaven gained an amazing soul.  That is not to say that Darrell was a saint, but he was one of God’s children.  Imperfect, flawed, but a man that continually worked to find a better way to be and a man that constantly sought out redemption and forgiveness.

Darrell was born in Loma Linda, California on February 2, 1939 and was raised in Pasadena, California.  He would go on to live for 80 years and 9 months, until this past Friday, where he would take his final breath at his home in Southern Utah.  Throughout those 80 years, Darrell was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend. His experiences in this life were many and those passions had great influence on his children and grandchildren as well as helping to shape the many relationships he had in his lifetime.

While Darrell was still in High School, he would join the Naval Reserve, but after graduation, he would forgo the Navy and join the Air Force, where he worked on radar sites, monitoring the Pacific to help continue the peace that followed World War II and the Korean War.  After his time in the Military, Darrell would return home to the States and move on to the next phase of his life.

In August of 1966 Darrell would marry the love of his life, Donna Jean, and together, through good times and bad, they would create a strong family and a marriage that would last 53 years.  They would raise four kids who have found success in life, guided and driven by the lessons of their Dad and Mom.

Dad was a renaissance man; at different times in his life he was a cowboy, a career man, a volunteer fireman, an unwilling politician (politics was not his thing, but helping people and the community was), and a sailor. He loved his time on the ocean and created many wonderful memories with family and friends sailing up and down the coast of Southern California. He went on to earn his Captains license, serve with the Harbor Patrol at Catalina Island and even become certified as a scuba diver. He was a mentor, a religious man, a father, but mostly, he was a dad and husband.  A man that cared for his family.  He loved and supported his wife, and cared for his kids with, at times, tough love, but with love and sage advice. He made sure that they had a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food on the table.

Darrell would become the third generation in his family to work for the Southern California Edison Company, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.  He would work at SCE for 34 years before he retired in 1996.  During that time, he would work his way up the ladder from Meter Reader to Supervisor of Steam Power Stations and Power Plants.

After his retirement, Darrell and Donna would move out of California and settle in a small town in southern Utah.  But even in retirement, Dad would stay plenty busy. He would serve on the Leeds City Council, act as Mayor pro tem, join the Southwest Mosquito Abatement & Control District to help combat West Nile Virus, serve as a volunteer for the Leeds Fire Department and as Sexton, caring for the 3 cemeteries in Leeds.

In the mid 2000’s, Dad would reengage with his faith and begin to work on his relationship with God.  This became a very important focus for him as he was getting older and knew that he wanted a better relationship with God. He found that growing that relationship helped him make his relationships in this world even better.  He would convert to Catholicism and become a strong mentor and voice for the Catholic Church of St. George.  He assisted in teaching RCIA Classes and volunteered to help the church and the Parish in many different ways.  He found his way, and would eventually find his way home.

Darrell passed surrounded by his loving wife, his brother, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean (Rawson) Nelson, their four children: Stephen (Erin) Nelson, Jacqueline (Damon) Lovett, Joanna (Sam) Piro, and Aric (Heather Bjornlie) Nelson; his brother, Barry (Ethel) Ealson; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dad lived a full and vibrant life and we look forward to seeing him again in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  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.

November 17, 1930 – October 12, 2019

James E. Holler, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on October 12, 2019 due to maybe a little too much Pepsi, bacon, eggs, pickles, and crude humor although some, including Jim, would disagree with that. Jim would argue that those five staples in his life is what kept him going so strong for 88 years.

Jim was born in Kansas City MO. on November 17, 1930 to Clarkie Mae Claibourn and Melvin Preach Clinton Holler. Jim’s mother passed away when Jim was a young boy so he was raised by his loving grandmother. At the age of 17, with his grandmothers permission, Jim joined the Army. He was sent to Japan and soon found himself in the Korean War jumping from airplanes as a paratrooper and living in fox holes. He never would eat rice again after getting home. Jim was always so proud of the time he spent in the military and took great pride in serving his country.

After returning home from war, Jim married Patricia Phillips and they had three children, Jimmy Holler (in heaven), Ernie Holler (Kansas City MO), and Janet Queeney (Las Vegas NV). During this time Jim and Pat owned and operated The Bamboo Hut bar and restaurant where they made many friends. They later divorced.

Now living in Las Vegas Jim opened a clothing store which went right along with his stylish fashion. He later closed up the clothing store and became the Food and Beverage Manager at the Landmark Hotel and Casino.

Jim found his eternal mate Jola the day he walked into Carollo’s Restaurant where Jola was working as a waitress. After a few times in the restaurant Jim asked Jola if he could take her and her children on a picnic. Mom thought he was either really nice or just plain crazy! On their first date alone Jim showed up with beautiful jewelry for Jola and said “All beautiful women deserve beautiful jewelry.” From that moment on Jola never lacked for anything as he spoiled her rotten for the 35 years they shared life together. They got married on January 14th 1984 and Jim gained six more children, Debbie (Chuck) Gillihan, Lacey Valdez, Julie Warr, Kerry Warr (Luke Hutchinson), Monty (Whitney) Warr, Kristy (Logan) Murphy.

In 1990 Jim and Jola packed up their lives and moved to Hurricane UT. At this time they bought JJ’s Frostop which became a huge part of the community and forever impacted the lives of many of their employees and customers.

When Jim first moved to Hurricane he said the “H” on the hill stood for “hell” but he quickly fell in love with Hurricane and the people so his opinion soon changed and he said the “H” on the hill stood for “heaven”.

Jim decided it was important to make his companion eternal and they were sealed on October 18th 2003 in the St. George LDS temple. Jim was a greeter for many years in the Hurricane 7th Ward. He loved this calling and his ward members loved being greeted by him every Sunday morning.

Jim loved and adored all of his family and there are a lot of them to adore. Among the nine children plus his bonus daughter Renee G. Waugaman that found him later in life, Jim had 28 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

Jim loved much and was much loved. We will miss you until we meet again and we take much comfort in knowing you are in heaven with your beloved son Jimmy still rooting for the Chiefs and Royals we are sure.

A viewing will be held Friday October 18th 6:00-8:00 at the North Chapel 155 East 1050 North Hurricane UT.

Funeral Services will be October 19th at 11:00 at the same location with a viewing prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30.

We would like to thank CNS Home Health and Hospice for their love, kindness, and hospitality.

October 13, 2019 – December 24, 1949

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, Virgina Ruth Hogan Callahan passed away at Dixie Regional Medical Center on October 13, 2019 with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on December 24, 1949 in Nampa, Idaho to Millard Junior (Red) and Betty Jean Hogan.

She married the love of her life Mikeil Gene Callahan on April 5 ,1969.  They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on March 25, 1974.

Virginia grew up in Newport Beach, California.  She loved the beach and the seashore; this love remained with her throughout her life. She loved serving others and taught her kids how to serve.  She loved to shop for clothes and furniture and to find eclectic pieces to refinish. Her grandkids were everything to her. Her home was a gathering place for friends and family.

She loved her husband and family dearly.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Mikeil G. Callahan of St. George, Utah, sons, Jason (Jenny) Callahan, and Shane (Michelle) Callahan, daughters, Kimberly (Eric) Wolf, Marianne (Travis) Brunstad, and Tiffany (Chris) Thomas, grandkids, Jason M. Callahan, Casidy (Blake) Howard, Benjamin (Madison) Callahan, Shelbi (Tyler) Wilson, Dallin Wolf, Keaton Wolf, Erin Callahan, Jacob Callahan, Emma Callahan, Michael Callahan, Tristan Brunstad, Kennedi Brunstad, Brandon (Jane) Brunstad, Lexi Brunstad, Hailey Thomas, Tanner Thomas, and Trey Thomas, great-granddaughters, Maya Brunstad and Madilyn Howard, sister, Patricia (Gerald) Jones, and her triplet brothers, John (Ann) Hogan, Richard (Amy) Hogan, Tom (Heidi) Hogan, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Michael Hogan.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.  A viewing will be held prior to the services on Monday, October 21st from 10:00am-11:30am. Interment will take place in the Tonaquint 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.

September 19, 1923 – October 11, 2019

Verla Merle Wilkins Walker was born in Vernal, Utah on September 19, 1923 to G. Victor Wilkins and Merle Southam Wilkins. She passed peacefully through the veil on October 11, 2019 surrounded by her family, including Howard Walker, her beloved husband of 76 years.

Verla was raised in Vernal, the eldest child in a family of seven children. Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother Edgar (Carolyn) Wilkins, sisters-in-law Lila (Faron) Wilkins, Marva Lent and Ruth Walker as well as her children H. Blaine (Hilea), Mark G., Russell V. (Laurie), Valerie (Blaine) Bushell, Allen R. (April), Connie Stallone (Michael McKenna MD), son-in-law Bruce D. (Jennifer) Jones, and Angela (Don) Conley. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren numbering more than one hundred.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Velda Gentry, brothers Faron, Clyde and Wayne, sister Elaine Hall, daughters Tamera Jones and Beverly Wayne as well as grandchildren Ryan B. Walker, Bradley M. Walker, Brandon Walker and Jennifer Wayne.

Verla and Howard, high school sweethearts, were married for time and all eternity on July 21, 1943 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple while Howard was on military leave during World War II.

Verla, a bright, kind and accepting spirit, lived her life in service to her family, which stretched the boundaries of the family definition. She, as the family matriarch, blessed the lives of all of her descendants including those who were welcomed into the fold by means other than birth. She unselfishly offered support to her children and grandchildren during their times of need. Most often it was her reaching out when she perceived such a need. Each of those descendants and their mates have their own precious memories of her many acts of kindness and support freely given, often to relieve enormous burdens. She taught by example and found joy in doing so.

She possessed a love of her Savior Jesus Christ and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ministering in many capacities. During the final years of her life, she served for nine years with her husband Howard as an ordinance worker in the St George Temple; a calling she cherished.

The Walker family wishes to express their appreciation for the gentle care and kindness Verla received from the staff at Dixie Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on October 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the LDS Stake Center located at 860 North Fairway Drive, Washington, Utah. A viewing may be attended prior to the service beginning at 1:30 pm.

A brief graveside service and internment will commence at 1:00 pm the following day, October 26, 2019, at the Midway Cemetery in Midway, Utah.