August 27, 1927 — May 25, 2020

Joyce Hinton Adams, age 92, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully in her sleep Monday, May 25, 2020, at her home in Hurricane, Utah. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Hurricane, Utah to John Leslie Hinton and Ruth Fawcett Hinton. 

She married Shirley Morgan Adams Dec. 31, 1945, and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the St. George LDS Temple. 

Joyce was a lifetime resident of Southern Utah. She worked in St. George for Mountain Bell Telephone Company, Dixie Cafe, Dixie Drug and after 40 years working in Admissions at Sevier Valley Hospital and Dixie Regional Medical Center, she retired at the age of 83. 

Joyce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

She loved her grandchildren dearly; they were the joy of her life. 

Joyce is survived by her four children: Shirley Ann [Bruce] Wayland, John [Susan] Adams, Kelly [Daneen] Adams and Jeff Adams. She is also survived by her brother Roland [Judith] Hinton, 18 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Gloria Hinton, her brothers Leslie Hinton and Junior Hinton. 

Graveside services at Hurricane Cemetery on June 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Spilsbury Mortuary.

August 4, 1979 — May 30, 2020

Our incredible father, husband, son, brother, and friend, Joel Nathaniel Moody, left this world much too soon on May 30, 2020.

Joel was born Aug. 4, 1979, to Gary Nathaniel Moody and RaeLynn Moody White in Richfield, Utah. He came home to his older sisters, Michelle and Jennifer, and was later joined by younger sister, Lyndsey, and brother, Matt.

Joel was lucky enough to spend his childhood living next door to Grandma and Grandpa Poulson. At 13, he became his grandma’s caretaker after his grandpa passed away, a pattern he would repeat many times throughout his life.

Joel got a job at McDonald’s at 14 where he met his sweetheart, Kerry Greenhalgh. They dated throughout high school and were married Aug. 15, 1998.

Joel and Kerry lived in Cache Valley, then Washington, Utah, where they built their life together. They have two amazing sons, Logan Nathaniel and Carson Joel “CJ.”

Joel made his living in construction, working first for family than for himself, and eventually as a superintendent for AJ Construction. Joel took much pride in every job he worked on always going above and beyond with his meticulous perfection that only he could do. He was so intelligent that no job was ever unconquerable. Every employee, contractor, and client were instant friends that quickly became family.

Joel also enjoyed serving his community as a member of the Lions Club and Elks.

While he loved his job and service, nothing came before his family and friends who were like family. He was often found caring for his dad, helping his sisters out in any way they needed, or fixing something for his two moms. Joel had a way of making everyone feel like they were his favorite person, and many have mentioned they wouldn’t be where they are today without him.

Joel was an amazing father and husband. He loved nothing more than playing ball with his boys, cheering them on at their games, and mostly spending time on the mountain where he so loved hunting, fishing, riding, and shooting. Joel’s sons were his pride and joy and he was the perfect role model and example to them.

Joel and Kerry could often be found cheering for the Denver Broncos, for Dale Jr., for the Pine View Panthers, or their favorite singers and bands at various concerts. Their love was, without a doubt, a “once in a lifetime” kind of love.

He was a best friend, a role model, a “Superman” to his boys and many other good men. His heart was as big as his stature, and his wit was even bigger than that. He was also unbeatable at “Name That Tune,” although Logan did get him a few times.

Joel will be missed forever and has left an incredible legacy for all who had the honor of knowing him and the world would be a better place if we were all a little more like Joel.

Joel will be missed by his wife, Kerry; two sons: Logan and CJ.; mother, RaeLynn Moody (Tom, deceased) White; father, Gary Nathaniel Moody; mother-in-law, Jan (Doug, deceased) Magleby; father-in-law, Ron (Sher) Greenhalgh; siblings: Michelle (Scott) Mitchell, Jennifer Bailey, Lyndsey (Kai) Neilson, Matthew Moody, Eric (Rachelle) Greenhalgh, Emily (Robert) Nelson, Nicki (Zack) Jensen, Tom (Dena) White Jr., Trish (Tom) Langford and Kim (Travis) Ricks; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by grandparents.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

Private family services will be held Friday, June 5, 2020, at Metcalf Mortuary. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and live streaming of services.

January 21, 1953 — May 31, 2020

John Shelton Dowell died in his home in St. George, Utah on Sunday, May 31, 2020, after battling heart issues for many years. John was born in Cottonwood, Arizona on Jan. 21, 1953, to Shelton Gillespie Dowell and Agnes Verdell Hunt Dowell. He was raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. During these years he developed a love for hunting, sports and dutch-oven cooking – hobbies which carried on until the end of his life. John was a giant of a man who cared deeply about the lives of each of his friends and family. 

In 1971, John began his college education and football career at Brigham Young University. He was recruited as a defensive end but was then moved to offensive guard. While at BYU, John met his sweetheart Vicki Lynn Tanner. They were married July 18, 1975, in the Provo Utah temple. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education.

After BYU, he began his career as a teacher and coach at Duchesne High School. After two years, they moved to Monticello, Utah where John spent 30 years as the Spanish teacher, guidance counselor, vice principal, and athletic director at Monticello High School. He also coached football, wrestling, and track and field. After retiring from Utah in 2008, John spent five years as the guidance counselor at Kirtland Central High School in New Mexico. From there he and Vicki moved to Pinetop, Arizona where he worked as the guidance counselor at Blue Ridge High School. John and Vicki retired to St. George, Utah in 2015 where they have since resided. 

John was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities over the years. In 1972, he served a two-year mission in the Argentina South Mission. In 2017, John and Vicki were able to serve a mission together in California San Fernando Mission, Spanish speaking. 

John most enjoyed being with family, friends, and his students. He and Vicki have shared 45 wonderful years together and he will be missed more than can be imagined. 

John is survived by his wife; Vicki and six children: Tanner (Maria), Jared (Mary), Logan (Carlyna), Matt (Janelle), Quin (Summer), and Ashley. He is also survived by his brothers Dan, Alan (Theresa), and Robert (Jerrele). John was preceded in death by his father Shelton and mother Verdell. 

Due to COVID-19, visitation and funeral services will be restricted to family. Visitation will be Friday, June 5, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral at Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humanitarian Fund for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or the American Heart Association. 

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 John Dowell’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com

To watch a live webcast of the service, you may log on to webcast.funeralrecording.com. Event#: 30451; Password: JSD2020

March 23, 1950 — May 29, 2020

Our cherished, loving mother, grandmother, and wife Janet Tullis Creamer Steimle returned to our Heavenly Father on May 29, 2020, doing what she loved most, serving others. She passed away of natural causes in Gunlock, Utah.

Janet was born March 23, 1950, along with her twin sister Madeline, to David Anthon and Mary Leavitt Tullis in Cedar City, Utah. She grew up in Newcastle, Utah where she had many happy childhood memories in spite of many trials.

Janet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed serving as Relief Society president, Primary president and teacher, scout leader, Young Women leader, and a diligent ministering sister. Janet graduated from Cedar High School. After high school, she had fond memories of working at the soda fountain at Cedar Breaks and Zion National Park during the summers. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the College of Southern Utah (SUU). While attending college, she met and married R Steve Creamer in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they spent time in Logan and Centerville before making St. George their home. They had four children together, Ryan, Tyson, Crystal, and Angela. They later divorced.

She married Ronald Steimle in St. George, Utah on Jan. 16, 2010.

Janet was small in stature but had a giant spirit. She truly was a disciple of Christ. Janet would often be found in the service of others, whether it be bringing a meal, giving a ride, lending a movie or costume or just doing anything that was needed. She made everyone feel welcome in her home. Much of her life she worked as a caregiver for friends, family, neighbors, and strangers. She focused her life in the service of others. She was often the first call for many in trouble times. It was never an inconvenience to drop anything to help another.

Janet was extremely creative. She could be found sewing, quilting, crafting and scrapbooking. She loved sharing her talents and interests with others.

Janet also loved serving in the temple. She served in the Temple at the Family File desk for almost 20 years. Her love of family and family history always led her to the Temple.

Janet loved her family most of all. Her children, and especially grandchildren were her greatest joy. She loved hosting family dinners and spending time building crafts with her grandkids. She was a wonderful cook and happily shared her talent at many family dinners. We will miss the warmth that she brought to family dinners.

Throughout her life, she rarely found an obstacle she could not overcome. Always the optimist in the most difficult of times. The phrase nothing ventured, nothing gained became a family moto. Her personality was infectious and made others around her feel like they could conquer the world.

She will be missed by all those she has touched throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Steimle; her children: Ryan (Diane) Creamer, Tyson (Danielle) Creamer, Crystal (Ernie) Burt, and Angie (Niels) Melville; 12 grandchildren and 35 step-grandchildren; eight step-children and spouses; and sisters: Madeline Bragdon, Joan Morgan, and Bonnie Johnson.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in the Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and live streaming attendance of the services.

July 25, 1930 — May 30, 2020

Merrill A. Hill, age 89, from St George, Utah passed away on May 30, 2020. Merrill was born on July 25, 1930, in St. Charles/Bear Lake, Idaho to William C. Hill and Annie Pugmire. He married Mary Hamilton on Jan. 7, 1955, in Magna, Utah.

Merrill was raised in St. Charles, Idaho and was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. He graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California where some of his brothers and sisters had moved previously. Merrill joined the navy in 1951 and served until the end of 1954. He married Mary Hamilton on Jan. 7, 1955, in Magna, Utah and they immediately moved to California.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple on Dec. 18, 1965.

He worked for a decal printing company his first few years in California. This was not challenging enough so he went to work for Farmers Insurance as a sales agent. Having no prior training in sales, Merrill was very successful and later became a District  Manager. He retired at 55 but did not like being idle, so with his wife Mary they opened an auto brake shop. After several years they sold the business and moved to St. George. 

He was an avid golfer and spent many days on the golf course. He also enjoyed fishing, boating and being outdoors.

Merrill and Mary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Visitor Center and Historic Sites in St. George, Utah in 2005-2006.

Merrill is survived by his wife Mary who resides in St. George. Daughter Annette Rothe, husband Joseph who reside in Henderson, Nevada. Merrill was preceded in death by Debra Moore his oldest daughter. They have five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Merrill was extremely close to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who have many fun and loving memories at the Colorado River and spending time with both grandchildren and then later the great-grandchildren during summer vacations throughout the years in California and Utah.  

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah (435) 673-2454

A private family service will follow.  

Interment will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada at a later date.  

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

February 22, 1928 — May 27, 2020

Joseph Sidney “Joe” Pace, 92, passed away May 27, 2020. He was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Orem, Utah to Sidney Alexander Jr. and Alice Fryer Pace. Joe attended schools in Orem and graduated from Lincoln High School. He then left home to join the Navy and dutifully served his country.

On a leave during his service, he met his beautiful wife to be in Florida. He married the love of his life, Annabelle Foster on June 20, 1948, in North Carolina. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

Joe and Ann established their first home in Orem, Utah and six years later built a hillside home in Pleasant Grove, Utah where they raised their three children. Joe worked at the United States Steel Plant as well as roofing and working at Roy’s Chevron Service Station in Pleasant Grove. After retirement, they relocated to St. George, Utah. Prior to Ann’s death, which was on their 58th wedding anniversary, they spent many years traveling in their 5th Wheel going to Yuma, Arizona and many other locations with their friends.  They also enjoyed working in their yard to make things beautiful. For 18 years Joe was a beloved greeter at the Bloomington Walmart where he made many forever friends. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joe is survived his children: Marvalee (Joe) Murdock, Debra Jo (Wayne) Rogers and Ronald Lynn (Nickie) Pace; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Rulon Dean (Inga) Pace, Wanda Pace Ellis, Ralph Eugene Pace, Robert Wayne (Connie) Pace, Weston Dennis (Geri) Pace, John David Pace and Susan Pace Daurelle; and sister-in-law, Margaret Hughes. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Pace McCombs and Mariea Pace.

Private family graveside services will be held at the St. George 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.

March 20, 1951 — May 27, 2020

“Marcus and Paul, you are a deal.” Those that know Phyllis have heard this phrase fall effortlessly from her lips in all different variations. Inevitably, someone always asks, “What is a deal?” With a side smile and a giggle, there was never an explanation.

Dr. Phyllis Gwendolyn Elizondo Swift, age 69, died suddenly on May 27, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1951, in La Oroya, Peru to Peggy and Joseph Elizondo. Her father, who graduated from Berkeley, was a geologist and mining engineer who managed mines ensuring safety for the employees, the environment, and increased effectiveness of the mine itself. Her mother, who graduated from Oregon State University, was a teacher and homemaker caring for their children: Brian, Phyllis, and Susan. Education was a value in the Elizondo household and her parents were her greatest role models. Like them, Phyllis passionately pursued a life dedicated to the service of others in her future work and home life.

Phyllis completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 1974 at the University of Colorado. While working as a nurse, she began her family with Frank Caldwell on May 26, 1973, and became a mother with her sons Marcus Caldwell and Paul Caldwell. She received her Master of Science in nursing in 1982 at the University of Missouri Columbia. Phyllis practiced nursing at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri from 1975 to the summer of 1988 and was the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) during the final five years.

She married Ed Swift on July 27, 1988, in Santa Maria, California; she welcomed his children Stephanie, Jeff, and Ryan into her growing family. While in Santa Maria, Phyllis served the local community as an ER nurse at Marion Medical Center. In the mid-90s, Phyllis pivoted to nursing education at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Phyllis, never one to settle for being an “okay” nurse, kept achieving more skills to increase her nursing abilities. She completed her education as a Nurse Practitioner at Marshall University, West Virginia in 1999, and in one of her most proud achievements, she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice at George Wa(r)shington University, DC in 2010.

Most recently, she served as a Professor of Nursing at Dixie State University and as a family nurse practitioner for the Intermountain Healthcare system. Here she gave back to the students what teachers had given to her throughout her illustrative nursing career. Her time as a nurse shaped who she was as a wife, mother, and teacher — a giver of small acts of grace, born from great knowledge, skill, wisdom.

Phyllis, a devout Catholic, lived her life according to the words of Mother Teresa, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” She was not interested in the publicness of her acts, but in the authenticity of each small moment she shared with a patient, student, and her children and grandchildren. And what we came to realize, in memorializing her life, is that she was always “the deal.” Funny, playful, serious, intelligent, beautiful, kind, compassionate, devout, loyal, loving, and fiery — she was everything one could ask for in a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, and nurse — she is, and always will be, “the deal.”

The family wishes you memorialize Phyllis by making donations to Dixie State University’s new Nursing Department, Dr. Phyllis Swift Scholarship, in one of the following ways:

1. Mail a check made out to Dixie State University, 225 S. University Avenue, St. George, Utah 84770, indicating you would like to donate to the Dr. Phyllis Swift Scholarship.
2. Visit https://giving.dixie.edu then:
3. Scroll down to the Make a Difference – Give Now header
4. Indicate the donation amount
5. Under the I’d like to Support header click on Specific Scholarship
6. Then designate the Dr. Phyllis Swift scholarship in the “Please Specify” box.
7. Next, complete the Here’s My Information section
8. Last, click the Make Payment button.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah. A gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, 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.

September 10, 1966 — May 30, 2020

Andrew Michael Rowe, age 53, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born on Sept. 10, 1966, in Scotland.  

He was the very best big brother anybody could ask for, very protective. He loved to cook and was very good at it. He loved to go fishing and take care of his plants. He was a great friend to everyone that knew him. He had a nice smile and he was always trying to make other people smile. He donated to St Jude’s every month because it made him feel good.

Andrew had a brain Injury in 2010, so he had a disability, but he tried not to let it slow him down. Everyone that knew him loved him. It brings us comfort knowing he has our mom and dad and sister on the other side welcoming him with open arms. 

Andrew is survived by his brothers: Steve Crellin, Steve Rossling, Donny Rossling; sister: Victoria Rowe; children: Shelby, Jennifer, Michael, Morgan and Dane. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; Joan and Michael Rowe, and sister Janey Rowe McPhie. 

Rest in Paradise big brother. We love you. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. 

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

June 4, 1921 — June 4, 2020

Floyd J. Woodfield, age 99, died peacefully at the Retreat in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born in North Ogden, Utah, June 4, 1921, the son of John Aaron Woodfield and Margaret May (Chadwick). He married Clara Williams on Aug. 20, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. They were always together.

Floyd grew up in North Ogden, Utah, and attended schools at North Ogden Central and Weber High School. He attended the following college and universities: Weber College (1941); Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, (B.A. 1948, M.A. 1950); University of California, Berkeley; University of Utah, (Ph.D., 1967).

Floyd was called as a missionary in the Central States Mission, serving in Arkansas and Oklahoma and as District President in Kansas (Central Kansas District).

Floyd taught English at the following high school and universities: (part-time for two years, while working on his master’s degree), Brigham Young University, Fresno High School for four years, and Weber State University for 31 years. At Weber State University he held the following positions: Professor of English; Chairman, Department of English, twice; Assistant Dean, School of Arts, Letters and Science for seven years and Acting Dean, School of Arts, Letters and Science. He was president of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters for one year.

Floyd loved The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and tried to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. He held the following positions in the church: First Counselor, Bishopric, Fresno Third Ward; High Council, Ben Lomond Stake, North Ogden, Utah; Bishop, North Ogden Second Ward; First Counselor, Stake Presidency, Ben Lomond Stake and North Ogden Utah Stake for over 10 years; Patriarch, North Ogden Utah Stake for six years; Ordinance Worker, St. George Temple for six years. Family history consultant, St. James Ward, St. George, Utah, several years.

Every morning in later years Floyd and Clara did the crossword puzzle, and every evening they had a fiercely contested game of scrabble. Together they wrote a book, Floyd as editor and compiler and Clara as associate editor, “A History of North Ogden: Beginnings to 1985.”  They also wrote “The Floyd J. and Clara (Williams) Woodfield Family History,” a published two-volume work containing more than 500 pictures.

Floyd lived a very active and varied life. During his early years, he lived and worked with his dad, four brothers, and three nephews on his father’s farm. He loved to raise fruit and to harvest crops, to ride horses and drive cattle, and to work hard. During World War II, he volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps, where he was stationed in Hawaii and Guam. He was a Master Sergeant in the 70th Group Headquarters of the Army Airways Communications System on Guam. He was a member of Rotary and was elected as a member of the North Ogden City Council, serving for two years. He developed some of his land into a large subdivision, named The Grand Legacy, in Pleasant View, Utah. He loved to bowl and to play racketball, and he played golf, two or three times weekly. He never kept his golf score. He and his wife and family traveled widely and went to exotic places such as Hawaii, the Caribbean and Alaska. A novel was Floyd’s constant friend. He loved to study and to teach.

Floyd and his wife, Clara, worked together, always as a team. They worked together in the Family History program during all of their married lives, doing basic research in English parishes and other places and tracing their roots back many generations on their pedigreed lines. They did temple ordinances and sealings for hundreds of their ancestors. Floyd has placed a complete family pedigree into the new church program called Family Tree. It contains hundreds of photos and documents and many histories of parents and ancestors written by Floyd and Clara. Family and Family History are the center of Floyd and Clara’s life.

Floyd is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. His children and their partners are Dale A. and Jeanne B. Woodfield, Brian G. and Linda W. Sanford, Kent F. Woodfield and Denise Chatlin, and John and Laura W. Graves. Floyd loved and adored his wife and family, and his wife and family love and adore him.

Private family services will be held. Floyd will be laid to rest next to his wife, Clara at the Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden, 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.

July 21, 1932 — June 2, 2020

Paulina C. Jolley, resident of Santa Clara, Utah, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in St. George, Utah. She was born in St. George on July 21, 1932, to Lewis Earl and Mary Larue Leavitt Christian.

She married Garth B. Jolley of Leeds, Utah in St. George on May 29, 1951. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1961.

Paulina, the oldest of seven, was raised in St. George graduating from Dixie High School (Academy) in 1950. Soon after their marriage, Garth was drafted and entered the Army for a tour of duty in Korea, and Paulina stayed in Dixie waiting for his safe return. Upon Garth’s return from Korea, they moved to Provo where Garth attended Utah Technical College, and shortly thereafter, Lewis Christian built their family home in Orem where they raised their three boys.

Paulina was very active with the community, becoming director of the Miss Orem scholarship pageant for many years. She then volunteered with the Miss Utah Scholarship pageant and became the co-director for several years. She thoroughly enjoyed working with these talented and beautiful women over the years and one of the highlights of her experience was acting as travel companion for Miss Utah back to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey for a few years.

She obtained her teaching certificate and worked in the Provo School District at the children’s school in the Utah State Hospital. She was an avid reader and her love of literature and passion for books had a huge impact in her work with troubled and abused children at the Utah State Hospital.

Paulina touched many lives during her nearly 88 years on earth and we know she is having a wonderful reunion with Garth, her parents and others now.

She is survived by three sons, Keith and Lonnie Jolley of Mountain View, Wyoming; Bruce and Nanci Jolley of Orem Utah and Ray and Judi Jolley of Santa Clara Utah, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Grant and Geniel Christian of Bountiful, Utah, Clark and Laurel Christian of Diamond Valley, Utah and Wayne J. Christian of Santa Clara, Utah; sisters Karen and Joe Jensen of Bountiful, Utah and Kay Christian of St. George, Utah.

She is preceded in death by brothers Ralph and Elva Christian and McKay Christian.

Due to the current public health crisis, funeral services are restricted to family (all family, including extended, are invited to the service) will be held Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Visitation for friends and family will be the same day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Internment will take place at the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

The family thanks the staff at Seasons Health & Rehabilitation for the loving care they gave Paulina in the last months of her life. To watch a live webcast of the service, you may log on to webcast.funeralrecording.com. Event#: 30670; Password: PJ2020

August 21, 1973 — June 3, 2020

Loving husband, father and pops passed away June 3, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. Matt was born in Hailey, Idaho on Aug. 21, 1973, to Charlie Ray Jaynes and Linda Riley Jaynes.

Matt moved to Hurricane, Utah at the age of 11. During those years he met and kept lifelong friends. He married April Adair March 4, 1995, in Hurricane, Utah. They are blessed with two incredible children, Kade and Kayce. Matt built his career in excavating and as a heavy equipment operator where he mentored many. He loved the outdoors and dirt roads. He especially enjoyed riding his Harley and road trips. There wasn’t a time where he wouldn’t tease his brothers, sisters, or anyone he had the chance to. His three grandchildren were his joy and made his heart full, he will be missed by all.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 9 a.m. MST, 10 a.m. MDT. This service will take place at Adair Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. St George, Utah 435-673-2454. You are welcome to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

June 9, 1946 — May 30, 2020

Stephen Wittwer Stucki was born on June 9, 1946, in St. George, Utah to Harvey and Anna Hilda Wittwer Stucki. Stephen passed away on May 30, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones.

He married Pearl K. Stucki in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 11, 1975. Stephen drove truck his whole working career. He worked at RMC Foods for over 30 years then later went to work for Bryce Christensen Excavation. He retired in November of 2015. He loved to go fishing with his family. He enjoyed hunting. He loved to take his family camping multiple times, a year. Stephen was a member of the LDS church.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Pearl K. Stucki; his six children: Travis (Tammy) Stucki, Jeff (Michelle) Stucki, Trissa (Mike) Walther, Ellena Hazen, Steven Stucki, Sean Stucki; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his brother, John Wesley (Martha) and his two sisters, Cleo Mathis and Ila Lundberg.

The family would like to thank his doctors and Dixie Home Hospice. Stephen chose not to have a viewing or funeral. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on June 9, 2020, at the Santa Clara Valley Chapel on Santa Clara Drive. The Celebration will be held at 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

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

June 6, 2020 — July 16, 1959

Becky gracefully battled with breast cancer, but, on Saturday morning, June 6, 2020, she peacefully passed away surrounded by those she loved. 

She was born July 16, 1959, to the wonderful parents of Garry C. and Gwen (Kern) Prisbrey in Las Vegas, Nevada. She married Kevin F. Whitney on July 8, 1978 and they have had an endearing marriage for 42 years.

Her daughter, Kristy (Whitney) Leany, is married to Andrew P. Leany and they have two children, Katelyn and Colten Leany that she cherished her time with. She is survived by her father, Garry C. Prisbrey and her brothers and sisters: Brian and Sarah Prisbrey, Bruce and Annette Prisbrey and Chris and Brenda Viet.  Becky was very close to her brothers and sister in laws Tony and Trudee Whitney, Brent and Lisa Whitney, and Larry and Alice Williams. As well as her mother and father in law Zelda and Larry Stott and John Whitney. She has many nieces and nephews she is proud of. 

Becky was full of passion and had a strong love of life. She was an outdoor enthusiast and she loved the beauty of her surroundings. She had strong passions and talent in music and art. She loved to play the piano, sew, and read. She is well known for her artist talents in oil, pastel and watercolor. Her greatest joy was teaching these talents to people with the same interests. She started her career in business and finance and succeeded well at it, becoming one of a few women to pass the series seven tests in financial licensing.  She left finance to open her own store: A Passion for Painting, where she encountered many friends and taught many her lifelong passion.

She was very talented, but would always say, “Talent isn’t something you are just born with, it is a passion you work for. Pursue your passion and continue working to perfect your talents.” Becky has a long list of honors, accomplishments, and recognitions within the art society, but she is most proud to contribute alongside her best students, friends and fellow teachers. She loved to teach and did so until her last breath.  

She had a second home and store in Panguitch, Utah where she loved to hike, explore, and live every moment to the fullest. She would always be busy, and we had a hard time keeping up with her, even while she was taking chemotherapy treatments. She loved to share her love of quilting and sewing at this store. The balloon and quilt festival in Panguitch were events she looked forward to every year. 

Of all the things Becky accomplished and learned throughout her life, her greatest joy was family and friends. She loved her grandkids, nieces and nephews very much. Becky was a loving wife, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother and she loved you all very much. She was always sewing or making something for everyone, she encouraged everyone around her to always be working toward a goal and she loved teaching her grandkids the importance of following their own passions in life. 

On behalf of Becky and her family, we would like to thank the Cancer Center, her team of physicians, nurses and infusion services. We would like to thank the Sun Tree home health and hospice team. 

We will have a viewing for family and friends on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary. We invite all friends and family to come to a short private viewing Friday, June 12 from 9-10 a.m. followed by a funeral service 10-11 a.m. A private graveside service in Panguitch, Utah Friday, June 12, 2020, at 4 p.m.  

In lieu of donations, you may send it directly to the Primary Children’s Hospital at 100 Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113

Arrangements under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, 84770. (435) 673-2454. 

June 5, 2020

Nita Alta Heder Jensen, age 88, passed away June 5, 2020, in Toquerville, Utah. Nita was born in Whittier, California, and was the last surviving child of eight children to Alta Richardson and J. Earl Heder.

Nita was a wife, mother, nurse, massage therapist, seamstress and artist. She left a legacy of love in the paintings, blessing dresses, quilts, rugs and porcelain dolls she made for her family and friends. She served six full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world.

Nita is survived by her husband Morgan Jensen; children Marcia Jensen, Lora Merkling, Shirley Ellsworth, Joi Bodine and Bill Bodine. She was also previously married to Ellsworth Ray and Bill Bodine, with a total of 26 children and stepchildren, 111 grandchildren and an ever-growing number of great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Toquerville City Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior from 8:30-9:15 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 1316 S. 400 East, St. George, Utah. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Philanthropies, formerly LDS Philanthropies. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com.  Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

March 31, 1963 — June 5, 2020

Douglas Grant Clove, 57, passed away due to cancer on Friday, June 5, 2020, at his home in Enterprise, Utah, surrounded by his family.

Doug was born March 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California to Leonard Grant and Harvene Coe Clove, the second of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters. Doug grew up in Nevada City, California and graduated a year early from Nevada Union High School. After serving as a missionary in Japan, Doug graduated from Brigham Young University – Provo.

As far back as his teenage years, Doug admired and was drawn to Jackie Denise Prescott. Even though life kept them long-distance much of their dating years, they still felt connected and wrote dozens of letters to each other. He married the love of his life, Jackie, on Dec. 28, 1984, in the Oakland California Temple. Together they happily raised two children in Enterprise, Utah: Michael (Wilma) Clove and Melissa (Abram) Clay.

The virtue of hard work was instilled in Doug at a very young age, a virtue that defined him and his actions daily. He was a successful entrepreneur, even in economically trying times, owning Clove’s General Store and Clove’s Grocery Store in Enterprise, followed by the Clover Patch Quilt Shop in Santa Clara, Utah. He was an unwaveringly principled man and always stood up for what he believed, even in the face of unpopular opinion. But below the stoic surface was a man of deep care and tenderness.

Doug felt both responsible and rewarded in building up his community and enriching its citizens. He contributed in many ways over the years, from serving on the Enterprise City Council and as the city Mayor, to being a driving force behind many community events and causes, to simply donating his time at the Senior Citizen Center or at the school helping young students learn to read and count.

Hiking and experiencing the beauty of the outdoors always brought him peace and were his favorite hobbies. His truest joy came from family and being with his three treasured granddaughters: Alivia and Adalyn Clay, and Kara Allison Cera Clove.

He is survived by his parents, wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his siblings: Brent (Kathleen) Clove, Laura (Rick) Preece, Wendell (Kirsten) Clove, Alma (Polly) Clove, Malinda (Dain) Brinkerhoff, and Susan (Brandon) Durrett.

A graveside service for close family will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. in Enterprise, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Douglas Clove Donation account at Zions Bank or GoFundMe.com to be used to promote education in the community.

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.

October 7, 1951 — June 4, 2020

Rebecca Hintze, 68, of St. George, Utah, passed away on June 4, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Rebecca was born on Oct. 7, 1951, to LeGrande and Marie Hintze in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents, LeGrande Hintze and Marie Kankelborg Hintze

Rebecca is survived by her son Kenny Poulson and grandchildren, Kellen, Kennedy, Madden and Boston. 

There will be a viewing on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a graveside service at the Tonaquint City Cemetery at 2 p.m.

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

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

December 12, 1935 — June 8, 2020

AnnaLou Smith Hutchings Robertson, 84, passed away on June 8, 2020, in St. George, Utah.

AnnaLou was born Dec. 12, 1935, in Santaquin, Utah, to William Clifford Smith and Olive Ethel Taft Smith who were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  She is the 7th of 9 children born to this hard-working, honest, responsible and practical couple. 

AnnaLou married Carlos Garth Hutchings Jan. 3, 1953, in Santaquin, Utah. Soon after the marriage, they moved to northern California, where all four of their children were born. In 1970, Carl and AnnaLou decided to move back home and settled in Loa, Utah where they purchased Loa Builders Supply.

Though she had always loved being a homemaker, AnnaLou knew she had more to offer, and she stepped bravely into the working world at Loa Elementary in the lunchroom. She advanced into the special education department, where she developed a deep love and concern for the students.  Because of her great capacity for caring, her intelligence and aptitude, she was encouraged to earn her bachelor’s degree/teaching certificate, which she did at SUSC (now SUU) in the mid-1990s. She enjoyed teaching, and her students loved her cheery attitude and fun spirit. The concept of stick-to-itiveness could have come about based on AnnaLou’s firm resolve to follow the course, despite twists and turns. But it fails to describe her cheery attitude while doing so!

AnnaLou loved to cook, tend her garden, was an avid singer, and always made time for her grandchildren. She taught us all by example to love life, be curious, and look on the bright side of things. She and Carl were divorced in 1997. He passed away in May 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

AnnaLou met Russ Robertson in St. George, Utah. They were married July 11, 1998, and have resided in the area since then. Because of Russ’s love of outdoor activities, AnnaLou began participating in local hikes, biking and many other adventures. They traveled together extensively and served an 18-month mission to Ireland for their beloved LDS church in August of 2011. They maintained their healthy lifestyle until her health prevented it, just one short month ago.

The focus of AnnaLou’s life has always been her family and home. She lived life on her own terms, as a strong, stoic woman, and died the same way. She had bravely and optimistically dealt with vascular dementia for 11 years and passed away peacefully due to complications from colon cancer. 

AnnaLou is survived by husband: Russell Clark Robertson; children: Virginia Hutchings; Curtis Lake (Cheryl) Hutchings; and Mathew Birgus (Stacey) Hutchings. Thirteen grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. AnnaLou also loved, and enjoyed, Russ’s children: Mark (Theresa) Robertson; Gaile (Kevin) Halladay; Meg (Mark, deceased) Shepherd; Claire (Jeff) Chance; Amy (Kent) Dayton, as well as his 21 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Leo Clifford (Bonnie) Smith; Jaye Brigham (Marguerite) Smith; and Diane Olive (Gene) Cales.

She is preceded in death by her firstborn son, Steven C (Zahandra) Hutchings, 2015; siblings: Nadine (baby), 1934; Afton Taft Smith, 2005; Geneve Taft Cornell, 2010; Lasca Taft Smith Keele, 2014; Audra Taft Smith Hendrickson, 2019.

The family is very grateful for the warm and loving assistance of Amy Moak, who provided excellent personal care to both Mom and Russ for the last two and a half years. They would also like to thank Amy and Paula at Encompass Hospice for their professional, high quality, and kind care during the last two weeks of AnnaLou’s amazing life.

We love and miss you, Mom and Grandma

Viewings will be held at the mortuary from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The funeral will be held Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. in St. George, Utah. The graveside service will be held Saturday, June 13 at noon at the Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 S. 400 East.

To watch a webcast of the service (live or up to 90 days after the service) go to webcast.funeralrecording.com. Type in the event number 30931 and password ALR2020.

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

January 2, 1945 — June 9, 2020

Maria “Martha” De Los Angeles Herrera Chaveste, 75, passed away June 9, 2020. She was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ciro Herrera and Trinidad Chaveste. She married Ignacio Morales in Mexico City.

Martha was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family — especially birthday parties and holiday gatherings.

She is survived by her children: Julio, Veronica, Monserrat, Fernando, Maribel, Victor, Janet and Miriam; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mercedes Herrera.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 6 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the St. George Catholic Church located at 259 W. 200 North. Interment will be at 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.

September 1, 1930 — June 2, 2020

Rolland “Rollie” Huntington Knight, age 89, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2020, in St. George, Utah. He was the son of Charles L. and Elsie Dansie Knight, born in Reno, Nevada on Sept. 1, 1930.

Dad grew up in Millcreek where he attended William Penn grade school, Granite Jr. High and graduated from Granite High School. He married his sweetheart of 66 years, Lois Vincent, on Feb. 9, 1950. Later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 11, 1951.

He joined the Air Force National Guard during the Korean War and was called to active duty at George Air Force Base in Victorville, California. In 1953, they returned to Salt Lake City, Utah. He owned a gas and service station for 12 years. Later Dad sold the gas station and spent 19 years as the service manager for Hayes Brothers Buick.

In 1984, Dad and Mom went on an LDS mission to the West Virginia, Charleston mission. They returned home to East Millcreek, where he worked a couple of years in various auto service positions, before moving to St. George in 1989. He worked for St. George Automotive until his retirement. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as Elders Quorum Counselor, Elders Quorum President, Assistant Scoutmaster, Sunday School President, Temple Worker in the Salt Lake Temple, Ward Secretary, Stake High Council Member, Bishop of the Morningside 5th Ward in St George, St. George Temple Missionary and Transient Bishop Welfare Square Missionary and Home Teacher. In November 2005, he was ordained to a Patriarch in the St. George Morningside Stake. Dad loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping with his family, BYU sports, taking pictures and his dog, Chloe.

Dad is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Lois, and his dog, Chloe. He is survived by his six children: Sandra (Jay) Frischknecht, Diane (Dee) Cazier, Bradley (Paula) Knight, Brent (Diana) Knight, Blair (Wanda) Knight and Connie (Dan) Lippman; 30 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank his wonderful friends and neighbors, the caregivers at Home Instead and Intermountain Hospice who so lovingly helped to care for him.

Interment will be at the St. George 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.

January 5, 1959 — June 8, 2020

Joseph Brent Holm, age 61, passed away June 8, 2020. Brent was born Jan. 5, 1959, in Hildale, Utah to Carl and Louise Jessop Holm. He married Kristie Saxton May 20, 1978. 

From an early age, Brent was very independent. At the age of 16, he went to live and work for his brother Ken, in Salt Lake City, as a diesel mechanic. He was very mechanically inclined. He was known for tinkering, improving and fixing anything. When friends would ask how he fixed things he would smile and say, “a little FM.”

Brent was a kind soul. He was always interested in how you were doing and gave hugs freely. That being said, he was the first to stick up for someone and defend their honor. The word “stranger” had no place in Brent’s life; everyone he met was family. 

Family was the most important thing in Brent’s life. He met his sweetheart Kristie at the age of 16, and she accompanied him to Salt Lake City when he moved there. Together they raised a beautiful family of five children. Brent was a great papa and loved his grandchildren. Brent and his family enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, jeeping, boating and anything else the outdoors had to offer. With any group outing, Brent was always bringing up the rear making sure no one was left behind.

Brent loved to have a good time and could be the life of the party. He also had a peaceful, reverent side, reminding us to “keep sweet.” He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Brent is survived by his mother, Louise, Cedar City, Utah; wife, Kristie Holm, St. George, Utah; children, B.J. (Cameo) Holm, St. George, Utah; Mindy (Brock) Spilsbury, Hurricane, Utah; Lance (Cadie) Holm, Washington, Utah; Bristi (Matt) Spendlove, Washington, Utah; and Colton Holm, Apple Valley, Utah. Brent is also survived by 15 grandchildren, numerous brothers and sisters, extended family and friends.

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

Arrangements under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah 84770. (435) 673-2454.