(September 8, 1935 – August 4, 2014)

On Monday, August 4, 2014, Flora Jean Reynolds passed away in St. George, Utah. She was born on September 8, 1935 to Mark and Elizabeth Garvin in Marcus, Iowa.  Known to her family and friends as “Jean”,  she is predeceased by her father and mother and her sister Marcella. She is survived by her husband, Herman Dale Reynolds, sisters, Rita Neustrom and Helen Sample and brother Gerald Garvin. Having no children of their own, Jean was close to many nieces and nephews including numerous great nieces and nephews. In 1958, Jean met the man she would share her life with and they were married on January 31,1959 in her hometown of Marcus, Iowa.

Jean was a long time member in good standing of the Dixie Quilt Guild, St. George Utah. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of the St. George Catholic Church. Jeans deep, abiding faith carried her through many of her trials and tribulations over the years. Although the angels have carried Jean to her life beyond, she will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George, Utah.
• Rosary will take place at 9:30 a.m. and funeral mass at 10 a.m.
• A reception will follow services at Kuzy Hall, on the church property, 259 West 200 North, St. George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Dixie Regional Medical Center or St. George Catholic Church.

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(June 10, 1960 – August 4, 2014)

Tonya Lyn Wittwer, 54, passed away peacefully with her family by her side due to complications from a brain tumor on August 4, 2014 in St. George, Utah.

She was born on June 10, 1960 in Newport Beach, California to Herb and Linda Norcross.  Tonya spent the first part of her life in Southern California.  As a young girl she enjoyed reading books and going to the beach.  She loved visiting there and returned to the beach as often as possible.

Later she moved to St. George where she met Jeffery Wittwer, the love of her life and high school sweetheart.  They were sealed for time and eternity in the Saint George LDS Temple on June 3, 1983.  Tonya’s greatest joy in life was her family.  She never missed a piano recital, baseball game, or concert.  She was the best grandma that her five grandchildren could have ever asked for.

Tonya had many hobbies including swimming with her friends, having Sunday dinners with her family, shopping, reading and collecting many different types of things.  She was a faithful member of the LDS Church serving in many callings, showing love and compassion to those she served.

She will be remembered for her wonderfully unique personality, beautiful smile, and being the most caring, giving, and selfless person on this earth.

Tonya is survived by her husband Jeffery Wittwer, and her children: Jace (Lauren) Wittwer of Ivins, Utah, Nikell (Ashton) Dodge of St.  George,  Utah, Dax (Marissa) Wittwer of Bountiful, Utah, and Dallen Wittwer, her parents  Herb and Linda Norcross, sister Teresa McCard, and brother Shaun Norcross, parents-in-law  RaeNyce and Doodle Wittwer, as well as many other family members, co-workers, and friends.  Tonya is also survived by the lights of her life, her grandchildren: Sophie (Tweetie), Tanner, Trevor, Maverick, Aislynn, and a sixth grandson due this September.

This earth will not be the same without you Tonya.  Until we meet again.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Santa Clara LDS 5^th Ward Chapel, 3040 West Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 8 from 12-1:30 p.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website.

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(April 15, 1918 – August 5, 2014)

Parker Gordon Hanson passed away on August 5, 2014, in Henderson, Nevada, at the age of 96. He was born in Fillmore, Utah, on April 15, 1918, and was the oldest child of Hans Alma and Wealthy Parker Hanson.

Parker attended Provo High, Brigham Young University, and University of Utah majoring in business. While attending Provo High he met Garda Pehrson and they were later married on May 14, 1941, and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 57 years.

Parker served in the United States Army from 1942-1945 during World War II. He served in Africa, Italy, France, Germany and Okinawa, Japan.

Later, he went to work for J.C. Penny Company managing stores in, Ogden, Utah, Laramie, Wyoming, and St. George, Utah. In 1962, he opened Parker’s Clothing Store in St. George, and, for 17 years he and Garda owned and operated it together. It was a favorite place for friends and family to shop and visit. He also had many wonderful employees over the years.

In 1969, Parker went to work for Wackenhut in their security division at the Nevada Test Site. While working there he won many trophies in pistol shooting competitions.

Upon retirement in 1987, Parker, took up playing the electronic organ. He spent many years in lessons and performing with the Organ Clubs in St. George, Utah, Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada. In 2006 he moved to Henderson, Nevada.

Parker was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a High Priest and served as Ward Financial Clerk for many years in several wards.

Parker was a devoted father and grandfather. His four daughters and grandchildren loved to be with him and came to see him often.

Parker is survived by his four daughters: Kay Garda (Garth) Milne, Lesley Anne (David) Morris, Beverly Michelle (Brent) Woodbury and Debra Christine DeGraw; his brother, Gareld (Betty Jo) Hanson; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Garda; and one sister Ruth.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf website.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary.
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

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(June 3, 1929 – August 8, 2014)

Boyd Lynn Reeves, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2014 at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George. He was born June 3, 1929 in Kanarraville, Utah to Lynn and Ella Batty Reeves. He attended schools in Kanarraville and Cedar City. He served in the New England LDS Mission, where he met his future wife, Clara May Forsgren. They were married on October 13, 1961 in the Logan LDS Temple.

Boyd worked as a produce manager for Safeway Stores in Ely, Nevada and St. George and as an office manager at Larkin Business Services in St. George. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including bishop. He was a very talented pianist and organist and shared his music with countless people throughout the years. Boyd was a kind and gentle man. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Clara, of St. George; one daughter, Nevon (Kraig) Paxman of Layton; three sons, Curtis F. (Lisa Ann) Reeves of Selah, Washington, Leslie F. (Sharon) Reeves of Layton and Corey F. (Valerie) Reeves of St. George; ten grandchildren; one sister, Verna Hinton of Las Vegas; two brothers, Devon (Faith) Reeves of Santa Clara and Evan (Lois) Reeves of Escalante. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Leon Reeves and Randell Dockstader and his sister, Faedona Abelhouzen.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the St. George LDS East Stake Center, 449 South 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah and on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center prior to services.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website.

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(July 11, 1930 – August 8, 2014)

John MacArthur Wright, age 84, passed away on August 8, 2014 at his home in Bloomington from affects incidental to Alzheimer’s disease. He was born July 11, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to John Wheeler Wright, Jr. and Lela Bell Staker; he was the first of two sons. He married Peggy Oldroyd on May 4, 1955 at the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

J. MacArthur (“Mac”) Wright graduated from Boise Jr. College in 1951 where he served as Student Body President. He continued his studies at the University of Utah and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1953. Following his graduation from the University of Utah, Mac served in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator from 1953-1957. He was honorably discharged at the rank of captain. Following his service in the Air Force, Mac graduated from Stanford Law School in 1959. He was licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Mac’s practice of law spanned 48 years. He was one of four principal lawyers pleading the case of nearly 1,200 individuals from small rural communities in Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and Northwest Arizona alleging deaths and injuries from radioactive fallout that dusted the soil, animals, and people located downwind (called “Downwinders”) from above-ground nuclear testing from 1951-1958, and briefly in 1962, at the Nevada Test Site. The case served as the catalyst for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act signed into law by George H. W. Bush in 1990. As of July 2014, 25,804 claims under the Act have been approved compensating victims. A soft-spoken man, Mac enjoyed practicing law in Southern Utah where he established enduring friendships with law partners, fellow attorneys and clients. Mac was a gentleman lawyer who believed that the practice of law was a profession and not a business.

Mac served as president of the St. George Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and Dixie Little League. He has been a member of Bloomington Country Club since 1971. Mac enjoyed reading, golfing, the outdoors, and taking his family camping. With his wife, Peggy, he especially enjoyed camping at Fish Lake, Utah where Peggy lived during the summers as a child until age ten while her father worked as a fishing guide. Mac enjoyed coaching his daughters and sons on various athletic teams. He was an Eagle Scout and served as a scoutmaster as a younger man.

Mac was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as a bishop, a counselor to the bishop, a member of the high council, and in the young men’s organization.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; three children: Susan (Ron) Burns of Salt Lake City; Colette (Stan) Jeppsen of La Crescenta, CA; Jonathan (Linda) Wright of St. George; daughter-in-law, Linda Fry Wright of St. George; brother, Dennis (Anna Lee) Wright; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mac was predeceased by his son, Kevin MacArthur Wright.

The family wishes to thank Curtis A. Carter, MD; Home Instead Senior Care; Dixie Home Rehab and Hospice; and Eileen Garcia for their assistance in providing care for Mac.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held at Metcalf Mortuary on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel.
• Interment will be at the St. George Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(November 20, 1929 – August 10, 2014)

Glen Thomas Imlay was born November 20, 1929 in Hurricane, Utah to Francis (Frank) Wadkins Imlay and Idella Alvey Imlay.  He died peacefully in Cedar City, Utah on August 10, 2014.  He married Coleen Cowles on October 29, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Later they were sealed in the Manti Temple on January 10, 1955.

He was an active member of the LDS church and worked for many years in the oil field.  The last few years of his career were spent as a manager for Grant Oil Tool.  He also served his country in the Navy.  He loved the outdoors and spent many years enjoying camp ground hosting.

They are survived by their two children, Jerry (Louise) Imlay and Frankie Lou (Craig) Evans, 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and his brother Francis (Barbara) Imlay.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother (John Garland Imlay).

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 16, at 12 p.m. at the Escalante LDS Chapel, 80 South Center Street, Escalante, Utah.
• There will be a viewing on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the Cedar West Stake Building, 725 South 1100 West, Cedar City, Utah and on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Escalante Chapel prior to services.
• Interment will be in the Escalante Cemetery.

Arrangements by Heideman Hughes Mortuary, 435-674-5000.

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(October 12, 1928 – August 10, 2014)

Yvonne Sandberg, 85, passed away August 10, 2014. Born October 12, 1928 in Logan, Utah, Yvonne was the first of six children of William and Edna Parker. She is now reunited with her husband of 62 years, Arthur L. Sandberg.

Yvonne was a Utah State University educator in every sense of the word. Her home and her classrooms were organized places of love and learning, and students from California to Europe have continued to correspond with her, reliving their memories of a treasured year in her class. These organizational talents transferred to St. George where Art and she retired. They enjoyed golf, activities and new friends at Bloomington Country Club.

No one loved a friend, nor was anyone a better friend than Yvonne. Whatever her passion; raising kids, travel, community activism, knitting, golf or bridge, each venue brought her dear friends.

Her daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and nieces link her with shopping trips, white gloves, matching sun suits, days at the beach, and Madame Alexander dolls. She put a positive spin on everything she touched, and left so many of us believing we were her absolute best friend…and we were.

Her love story with Art began in middle school and transcended time and their world. Theirs was a marriage of respect, reverence, and pure love. He cherished his bride and she honored her King Arthur. Their marriage was an example to friends and family and truly surpassed what a union was meant to be. Yvonne has brought good to her world and will continue to do the same in eternity.

Yvonne is survived by her sisters: Adeline Parkin and Rosalie Hazeldine; sisters-in-law: Joyce Parker, Jean Melick and Kay Hayes; and her brother-in-law, Dick Sandberg. She is also survived by her daughters: Shauna (Scott) Leggat of North Carolina and Shelle Sandberg of California. Yvonne’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren include: Ian, Emma and Annanell Leggat, Graham, Susana and Curren Leggat, Brianne, Daniel Caroline, James, Henry and Weslin Johnson, Alise, Jason, Olive and Miles Porter, Muihrienne Leggat, and Cameron Leggat.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Smile Train, a charity Art and Yvonne loved.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(October 4, 1994 – August 8, 2014)

Jake Alexander Holm, 19, passed away on August 8, 2014. He was born in St George, Utah on October 4, 1994 to Haven Hyrum Holm and Brie Lawrence Holm.

Jake had an exceptionally kind spirit. He loved and was loved by everyone he met. He appreciated and loved all living things. From a very early age he could be found playing with insects, reptiles and animals of all kinds. He loved our beautiful world in all of its wonder and his days were filled with outdoor adventure. His recent trip to Alaska was to be the beginning with a life rich with travel and culture. He had developed several good friendships in many countries and enjoyed learning foreign language. He could be found at any time surrounded with his friends and listening to music. He especially loved hearing his sweet girlfriend Coty Alana Davis, as she sang and played her way deep into his heart.

Jake had a very special bond with his brothers and sisters. He was close to each one of them on an individual basis and together this created a strong sibling unit that could overcome any adversity.

Jake is survived by his parents, brothers Brennen Nathaniel Holm and Trey Derek Larson, as well as three younger sisters Kaitlin Brieanna Holm, Sadee Lydia Holm and Christian Lee Hensley.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 South Bluff, St. George, UT in conjunction with Kaleb Steed’s services.
• There will be a viewing held for both young men on Friday, Aug. 15, from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Jake’s guestbook at the Spilsbury website.

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(December 1, 1941 – August, 13, 2014)

Corrine “Cody” Labrum Cottam, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in St. George, Utah.

Cody was born on December 1, 1941, in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Jack and Lucy Williams. She was raised in Willcox, Arizona, where her father Jack was a rancher. Cody’s Dad had her horseback and barrel racing ‘as soon as she could hold on’. She was an avid and accomplished horsewoman. She won many awards including Ms. Arizona Rodeo Queen and BYU Rodeo Queen.

Her family later moved to Kanosh, Utah. She started her nursing education at BYU and then finished at Holy Cross Hospital. While at Holy Cross she married Ken Labrum and they later divorced in 1972. She married Brent Cottam and has lived most of her life in St. George.

Cody worked for many years as a nurse for Dr. Fawson, Dr. Stucki and Dr. Christian. She adored her patients and will be remembered for her beautiful smile, compassion and kindness.

Cody was a devout member of the LDS Church. She had many callings, but loved her work in the temple. As an accomplished pianist and choir member she was also especially proud of her music.

She is survived by her husband, Brent Cottam; children, Richard, Robert and Cynthia; step-children, Bradley (Terri), Scott (Cami) and brother, John (Marva) Williams.

Cody is preceded in death by her parents, John ‘Jack’ and Lucille Williams.

The family would like to give their many thanks to everyone at the Beehive home for their care and compassion.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign Cody’s online guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah
• A visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery

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(April 13, 1922-August 15, 2014) 

Robert “Bob” Nelson Stewart passed away from a stroke and illness related to age on August 15, 2014, at the Beehive Home in Hurricane, Utah.

Bob was born on April 13, 1922, to John Moffitt Stewart and Vida Elizabeth Riding Stewart in St. George, Utah. He was raised in LaVerkin, Utah, by his mother and stepfather, Junius J. Duncan.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy and was trained in radio construction and repair, and radio communications. He served in Europe, France, Italy and North Africa on a small landing craft control, manned by only seven men. In North Africa he was able to work in an office as secretary to an officer on base. He was sent to San Diego, California for a short time as ship’s company typist secretary. From there he was sent to the South Pacific arena on the destroyer USS Strong where he saw battle action that affected him throughout his life. Though he never discussed the details of the action he saw, he was proud of the time he was in the service of the United States and often made mention of the fact that he served on the USS Strong.

Following his service he moved back to LaVerkin to work. He met a cute young girl from Enterprise, Verda Louise Terry, and they were married in the St. George LDS Temple on July 31, 1946. Bob completed electrician schooling in Provo, Utah. While looking for permanent work, Bob and Verda moved back to LaVerkin and then moved to Enterprise and to Acoma, Nevada, to work with Union Pacific Railroad. Within a few years, they settled in St. George where they raised their family.

After working for several different companies, Bob was a custodian for the St. George Post Office for a time, but his abilities as repairman/electrician eventually led him to work with Pickett Lumber Company where he became known as a great “fix anything” repairman. Later, he was awarded a contract to maintain the Federal Office Building in St. George. After working there several years, the government changed the contract status of his employment and Bob was hired as maintenance engineer at the Hilton Inn, where he worked for eight years before retiring.

Bob always served in the LDS church. He was ordained an elder before his service in the Navy. After the war he served as stake missionary, seventy, and high priest group secretary, instructor, and historian. He was thrilled when he and Verda received their mission call to Portland, Oregon, in 1988. They enjoyed making friends with missionaries, members, and nonmembers in Sweet Home, Oregon, for the time that they were there. Upon their return, they were called as ordinance workers in the St. George LDS Temple, where they served until they were unable to continue.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beth; brother, Evan (who died in childhood); and one grandson, Jacob Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Verda; sisters, Grace Church and LaRee Campbell; children Linda (Lynn) Stout of Bloomington, Utah, Paul Stewart of Ogden, Utah, Gail (Bruce) Christensen of Kaysville, Utah, June (David) Jeffery of LaVerkin, Utah and Howard (Debra) Stewart of Henderson, Nevada; 19 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

Bob loved living in St. George and had many friends. As life got too difficult to manage on their own, Bob and Verda were moved to the Beehive House in Hurricane, Utah, in December 2012 where they were able to receive care and support necessary for their aging years. Dad missed the St. George friends and sitting on his front porch across from the park, where he could visit with passers-by. He always worked with his hands and if there was anything to fix, he was working on it – if it could be fixed, he could do it. He was a good example to his children to hang on and never give up, of a good work ethic, and being responsible for your actions. Bob was always early with assignments and to meetings and was known for that “hurry and get it done” ethic. The family is grateful to the caring staff and residents at the Beehive Home, the caring members of the Hurricane 15^th ward, and St. George 10^th ward, beloved friends in their St. George neighborhood that was their home for over 57 years, and many others who assisted in taking care of Bob’s and Verda’s needs as they aged. Caregivers throughout the years include nurses, aides and medical professionals from Southern Utah Home Health, the Five County Association of Governments, Applegate Home Health, and Dixie Home Health and Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, telephone 435-673-4221. For condolences and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf website.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the St. George LDS 10^th Ward Chapel, 591 West 500 North, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah and Wednesday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the chapel prior to services.
• Interment will be held in the St. George City Cemetery.

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(October 14, 1924–August 15, 2014)

Catherine S. Old, 89, went to be with Jesus on August 15, 2014, in St. George, Utah.  She was born October 14, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio, to Otto and Coletta Scharf.  She is survived by daughters Susan (Clayton) Bender and Judith (David) Mayfield; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth (Allen) Fletcher and Carolyn Williams.

Throughout her life, Catherine was always active in various types of needle work such as knitting, crocheting, embroidering and cross-stitching.  She had a delightful sense of humor, enjoyed giving to others and was a close friend to many.  For several years after moving to Utah she clipped coupons which were sent to military families throughout the world.  She enjoyed cooking and would often make more than enough in order to give portions to family and friends.  One of her favorite activities was playing cards with her lady friends on Mondays and Thursdays.  She loved working on jig saw puzzles and always had one in progress.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

Funeral Services

• A celebration of Catherine’s life for family and close friends will be Thursday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.

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(March 22, 1927-August 18, 2014)

Verda Louise Terry Stewart passed away from illness related to age on August 18, 2014 at the Beehive Home in Hurricane, Utah.

Verda was born March 22, 1927 to Amos F. Terry and Eunetta Elliker in Delta, Utah and was number 9 of ten children. When she was young her parents moved from Lehi, Utah to Santaquin, Utah to Payson, Utah and finally settled in Enterprise, Utah where Verda spent the majority of her growing up years.

She attended school in St. George one year while her parents served a temple mission, and graduated from Woodward Jr. High School. When their mission was complete they moved back to Enterprise where Verda graduated from Enterprise High. She worked picking up potatoes in the fall during her growing up years, to earn money for her school tuition, clothes and other needs and wants.

She met Robert Nelson Stewart in 1946 and they were married that year on July 31st. The early years of their marriage moved them from Provo, Utah to LaVerkin, Utah, to work on the railroad in Acoma, Nevada and back to Enterprise, before settling in St. George to manage health needs of one of their children in a warmer climate.

Robert and Verda were blessed with five children. They have 19 grandchildren (one deceased), and 33 great-grandchildren. They gave a place in their home for three foster children – each for a short period of time when their children were young.

Verda was an active member of the LDS church and served in many callings through the years, including primary, scouts, MIA, and Relief Society. She and Robert served a mission in the Portland Oregon Mission from 1988-1989 and a mission in the St. George temple after their return from Portland, until health issues required a change.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Robert Nelson Stewart, her parents; six sisters – May (Roy) Staheli, Jennie (Gordon) Swapp, Francis (Evan) Earl, Idella Terry, Ivena (Elmon) Hendrickson, Vilate (Preston) Robinson; one brother – Amos Franklin Terry; and one grandson – Jacob Stewart. She is survived by her brothers Louis Vee (Delores) Terry, and Orvil Kay (Arlene-deceased) Terry; children Linda (Lynn) Stout, Paul Robert Stewart, Gail (Bruce) Christensen, June (David) Jeffery, and Howard Kay (Debra) Stewart; their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Verda was a good cook and spent 22 years in the Washington County School Lunch program. She loved music and was in band in high school, but her favorite music was singing. She and her three best girlfriends sang in the halls at school, down the streets of town, and performed at most of the events in Enterprise. She would tell stories of crowds gathering if they practiced outside in someone’s yard. The world was a quieter place then and they could be heard all over town. As Verda got older her voice gave out and she experienced a great hearing loss. Those two changes were the most difficult things she had to bear, especially where music was concerned. She took up oil painting later in life and found a great deal of joy in creating beautiful scenes on canvas. Then as her eye sight failed she felt that loss, those paintings became cherished possessions. Her greatest joy was in her husband, her children, and her grandchildren.

Bob and Verda moved to the Beehive Home in Hurricane, Utah in December 2012 when care at home became difficult to manage. The family wishes to extend appreciation to the caring staff and residents at the Beehive Home, also to the caring members of the Hurricane 15th ward and St. George 10th ward, and beloved friends in their St. George neighborhood that was home for over 57 years, visiting teachers, and caregivers throughout the years from Southern Utah Home Health, the Five County Association of Governments, Applegate Home Health, and Dixie Home Health and Hospice.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the St. George LDS 10th Ward Chapel, 591 West 500 North, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah and on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the chapel prior to services.
• Interment will be held in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website.

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(October 4, 1951-August 16, 2014)

Kimball Earl Jensen, 62, of Desert Springs, Arizona, and Mesquite, Nevada, died in his home on August 16, 2014.

Kimball was born to Earl and Carol Jensen in Fort Ord, California, on October 4, 1951. He married Brenda Lynn Jensen (Williams) on September 3, 1972. Together, they enjoyed a life of travel, children, and grandchildren.

As a small child, Kimball traveled extensively with his parents and first three sisters, Kristina, Judy, and Tamara. His family lived in Israel, Sacramento, California, Washington D.C., and Ogden, Utah. The family then moved to Mexico until he was a teenager. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell, New Mexico, before he set off again to explore the world and its skies. These early life adventures shaped his bold and unique perspective on life and learning. He ultimately settled in Southern Utah, where he and Brenda raised their three daughters.

Kimball loved to fly. He was fascinated by the subject of air and space. He earned his pilot’s license in his early 20s, and was an avid reader of military and aeronautical history. Kimball was passionate about travel and exploration. He loved to see the world, and inspired many others to do the same. He was a talented drummer and vocalist. He took great pleasure in music. He played a diverse range of albums during his travels, resulting in memorable soundtracks for all of his travel adventures.

Kimball also was a licensed contractor. He designed and built custom homes throughout Southern Utah. He was well-known for the aesthetic architectural designs and clever features he created.

Kimball was intent on being of service to his community. He first became an EMT in the early 80s, which led him to a remarkable career in medicine. In 1984, Kimball received his degree in Nursing, with high honors, from Weber State College via Dixie College and Southern Utah State College (currently known as Southern Utah University).

Over the next 30 years, Kimball led the charge as a registered nurse in emergency rooms in Utah and Nevada, helping to save thousands of lives. Kimball first worked in the ER at Dixie Medical Center, in St. George, UT, where he helped to establish its first fixed-wing Life Flight unit. Later, Kimball also worked in the ER at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, and then moved his practice to North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas in the early ‘90s. He accepted a position as booking nurse at the Las Vegas City Jail in 1999.

In 2003, the open road called, and he took a one-year hiatus to drive 18-wheeler trucks from coast-to-coast for Dick Simon Trucking. He returned to saving lives in 2004, when he accepted a position in the ER at Mesa View Regional Hospital in Mesquite, Nevada, where he practiced medicine for another 10 years before hanging up his stethoscope to prepare for retirement.

At the time of his death, Kimball was building a self-sustaining, eco-friendly home, greenhouse, and garden, the designs of which are marvels of engineering. He was also planning the next family vacation, as well as a European trip with Brenda.

Kimball was a brilliant, commanding, and adventurous leader and visionary. He was a devoted and cherished husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor. Words cannot describe our grief in losing him, or the depth of our gratitude for being loved by him.

Kimball is survived by his loving wife, Brenda, and their three daughters: Janna Jensen Lewis (Michael), Sandra Lee (Charlie), Karen Macias (Joe); seven grandchildren: Kimball, Savannah, Thomas, Olivia, Sofia, Fiona, and Lucia; and his many, dearly-loved siblings; all of whom he was fiercely proud. Kimball was preceded in death by his parents, Carol and Earl Jensen, his brothers Joseph Owen and Larsen Earl, and his sisters, Leticia and Nina.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will follow at the LaVerkin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes fond, written remembrances of Kimball, to be left on his guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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Dear Ava,

you came into our lives for only three days, but in those precious three days, you touched our souls. You made us realize how blessed we are to have one another. You made us love deeper than ever before. You brought us into God’s light, giving us kindness, patience, and hope. Your Mom, Allisa and your Dad, Alex will never be the same, remembering your fighting spirit. You wanting to stay in this life long enough to show us what really matters. Ava, you gave us all kinder, gentler hearts with your sweet spirit and we love you so much!

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. in the Veyo Cemetery, Chad Ranch Road, Veyo, Utah.

Arrangements under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. Friends and family are invited to sign Ava’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(January 19, 1965-August 22, 2014)

Joseph James Flora, 49, passed away unexpectedly August 22, 2014. Joe was born January 19, 1965, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to James W. and Dorothy L. Flora. He married Lola M. Flora, in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8, 1994.

Joe was raised in both Florida and Utah.   He worked in the auto-body and health care industry. His hobbies as a young boy included hunting, outdoors and camping.  In his later years he enjoyed golfing and was excited to participate in the upcoming World Senior Games for the first time. He will be greatly missed by his young family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, his wife Lola M. Flora; sons Alex and Tyler; daughters Tiffany, Casper, Wyoming; Ashley M. Goold (Ryan), Orem, Utah; and Melissa Flora – currently serving an LDS Mission in Lansing, Michigan; Isabella M., St. George, Utah; brother – Jamie L. Flora (Carmen), Murray, Utah; sister – Janine L. Flora, Draper, Utah; grandchildren, Natalie R., Christina R., Casper, Wyoming; and Brooklyn N., Orem, Utah.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah
• Visitations will be held Monday, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services at Metcalf Mortuary
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, telephone 435-673-4221. For condolences, and funeral listings visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(May 21, 1922-August 24, 2014)

Glen Parker Oliver, 92, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Washington, Utah. He was born on May 21, 1922 in Braintree, Massachusetts, to William and Ethel Oliver. He married his sweetheart, Olive Harmer on March 24, 1944, in Merced, California. Marriage later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Olive preceded Glen in death earlier this year and one great granddaughter.

He is survived by his children: Debi (Ned Tobler), NV, Scott (Susan) Oliver, Brad (Shauna), and David (Sallie) Oliver, 15 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be Friday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at the South Jordan City Cemetery, 10630 South 1055 West, South Jordan, Utah.
• Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(April 23, 1949-August 25, 2014)

Charles Edward Mugleston, 65, peacefully slipped away from this earthly life and returned to live with our Heavenly Father the morning of August 25, 2014, as a result of renal cell carcinoma. He was born April 23, 1949 in Lynwood, California to Charles Lehi Mugleston and Josephine Brown Mugleston.

He was raised in Commerce, CA, where he attended school and developed a love for 2 of his favorite things – music and the ocean. After graduating from high school he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Finland Helsinki mission. Upon returning from his mission, he finished his studies at UCLA and graduated with his bachelor degree in Biology. He worked for several years as a steel worker at Cal Strip Steel. He married his eternal companion, Susie Pulvino, March 19, 1976 in the Los Angeles Temple. He worked as an Industrial Engineer, developing and monitoring industrial wastewater equipment for companies throughout California. In 1989, he and Sue moved their five children from Southern California to St. George. Upon retiring from the wastewater industry, he became a licensed pharmacy technician working at the Bloomington Wal-Mart Pharmacy which he loved and where he made many dear friends. He loved the ocean and had many adventures fishing and scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean throughout his life, a love he passed on to his children. His biggest priority in life was doing what was right for his family. He will always be remembered by his family and those who knew him as a kind, loving, gentle man.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Mugleston, and his 5 children, Michele Mugleston of San Diego, CA, Charles Michael (Dannielle) Mugleston of St. George, Joey (Whitney) Mugleston of Provo, UT, Amber (Jon) Marro of St. George, and Genna Mugleston of St. George, his sister, Sandra Englebart, of Whittier, and his 11 grandchildren, Bella, Taia, Ryder, Khyri, Charlie, Kruz, Malix, AInsley, Edward, Savvi and Amzi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lehi Mugleston and Josephine Brown Mugleston.

Funeral Services

• Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St.
• A viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, from 6-7 p.m. and again Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Chuck’s guest book at Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(September 6, 1975 – August 21, 2014)

Dusty A. Seegmiller, 38, passed away Thursday August 21, 2014 after a life-long battle with Type 1 Diabetes. He was born September 6, 1975 in Murray, Utah to Phillip and Shirley Seegmiller. He married the love of his life, Tina on October 31, 2012 in St. George, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity one year later in the St. George LDS Temple.

Dusty lived most of his life in St. George. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed going to the temple as often as he could. He has many talents including writing poetry, playing guitar, skateboarding, photography, and making people laugh just to name a few.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Seegmiller. He is survived by his wife, Kristina “Tina”; step-sons: George and Samuel; son, Adam; father, Phillip Seegmiller; step-mother, Carol Anne; brother, Justin (Shelly) Tige; and sister, Trina Nicole.

Funeral Services

• A memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sunset LDS 3rd Ward Chapel, 415 Westridge Drive, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(January 20, 1927 – August 25, 2014)

Merlyn Paul Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2014 due to age-related illness. Born on January 20, 1927 to Walter and Nellie Jones, he grew up in the Salt Lake City area. As a young man he accepted a call to serve for two years in the Northern States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon returning from his mission, he married his sweetheart, Rosemary Wright, on September 21, 1949. They became the parents of eight faithful children. Later in life, Merlyn and Rosemary served four missions together for the Church.

Merlyn had a passion for gospel scholarship and was an avid defender of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. He also loved a wide variety of good music and performed solos in his strong tenor voice. He loved truth and prized the gospel, his children and his wife above all else.

Merlyn was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his brother, Donald; his children: Sandra Lyn (Charles Nobel “Skip”) Name; M. Paul Jones, Jr.; Creed Richard (Renel Bloomquist) Jones; Valiant Kent (Lori Ransom) Jones; Anne Marie (Barton Stuart) Sloat; Christine (Chad Harvey) Cole; Maurice DeLon (Patrice Lundell) Jones; Wesley Cleeo (Ruth Patterson) Jones; 53 grandchildren; and 81 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Snow Canyon LDS 13th Ward Chapel, 1610 North Dixie Downs, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(July 26, 1923 – August 24, 2014)

On August 24, 2014, Charles Fredrick Twitchell slipped the mortal bands of this earth to go home to his Heavenly Father and his sweet, eternal wife. Charles (Charlie) was surrounded by family and those who loved him as he passed into his new celestial home.

Charlie was born July 26, 1923, in St. George, Utah to Edrick and Ella Twitchell. Charlie spent most of his life in his beloved hometown of Enterprise, Utah. His father died while Charlie was still a baby, leaving him and his four brothers to be raised by a single mother during the Great Depression. Growing up in hard times made Charlie a tough man at an early age. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and fought in the European Front of World War II as an infantry man. He was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944. Near the end of his service, he married his hometown sweetheart, Juliette (Etta) Adams on August 1, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

After his release from the service, Charlie and Etta raised seven children, 47 grandchildren and 113 great grandchildren. They raised their children together, working side by side on a family farm where they raised a variety of crops. It was there that they taught their children the importance of hard work, a trait still valued by their children and grandchildren. To help financial ends meet, Charlie worked a full shift in a nearby iron mine, and then worked on his farm in his off hours. Through sheer will and hard work, Charlie became one of the most successful farmers in the Enterprise area.

Despite long hours of hard work, Charlie had many interests and hobbies. He loved deer hunting throughout his life. He spent days in the hills near Enterprise during the deer hunt with his wife, children and grandchildren. Filling a tag was secondary in importance to spending time with his family in the same hills that he grew up in. Charlie loved to fish. Later in life, he and his wife were able to buy a small summer home in Alaska where they could spend their days chasing the next big catch.

Charlie loved to be surrounded by children, especially his own grandchildren. He rarely had much time at home without the company of the children that he loved so much. Charlie also had a very kind heart towards animals. He loved dogs and was never very far from a canine companion. During his workday on the farm, he often encountered wounded or abandoned wildlife, which he would bring home for his young children to nurse back to health.

Charlie is survived by six of his seven children: Nancy Wood (Ray) of Eagle, Idaho; Gail Wilcock (Roy) of Enoch, Utah; Janis Jones (Rudy) of Riverdale, Utah; Donna Hulet (the late Robert Hulet) of Enoch, Utah, Charles Wayne Twitchell (Maria) of Enterprise, Utah; and Steven Adams Twitchell (Clairene) of Enterprise, Utah; his son-in-law Robert Holt of Enterprise, Utah.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Twitchell; daughter, JoAnn Holt; his granddaughters JoLynn Holt and Shantell Marie Wood; two sons-in-law: Lee Grygla and Robert Hulet; his parents and his four brothers: Bert, Carl, Grant, and Ted.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. in the Enterprise Stake Center, 80 South Center Street, Enterprise, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Enterprise City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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