Braydon Ellsworth Nielsen

(June 2, 1977 – September 3, 2013)

Braydon Ellsworth Nielsen, age 36, returned to his heavenly Father on September 3, 2013, in St. George, Utah. He was born on June 2, 1977, in Murray, Utah to Raymond and Elise Nielsen. He married Melissa Clayson in the Mount Timpanogos Temple on July 10, 1999. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in the Mississippi Jackson Mission. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School and went on to CEU and Dixie College and earned his Bachelors in Nursing. Braydon was currently working at Dixie Regional Medical Center in the ICU and with Life Flight.

Braydon was very competitive and had a passion for marathons & triathlons. His love for the Southern Utah Triathlon Club and his friends and co-workers were what fueled his drive in achieving his goals. He loved life, people and most of all his family.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa, and his four children, Mikayla, Kyler, Rylan and Katelyn, his parents, Raymond and Elise Nielsen, his three brothers: Bryce (Trudy), Blake, Britton (Krystal), his in-laws Herb and Mary Lois Clayson and their four daughters, eight nieces and six nephews.

Braydon crossed the finish line of this life with medals of humility, courage, determination, strength, humor and love. BOOYAH!!

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Washington LDS East Stake Center, 1835 Washington Fields Road, Washington, UT.
• Visitations will be held Friday, Sept. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, and on Saturday at the Stake Center from 8:30-9:45 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit the mortuary’s website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(September 27, 1950 - September 10, 2013)

Clayton “Dad” Keaunui Ah Quin Sr. 62 yrs. old returned with Honor to our Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family and his Queen on September 10, 2013 at 12:30am. Our Loving Father was born on Sept. 27th 1950 to Joseph Keaunui Ah Quin and Henrietta Bee Ah Quin in Honolulu Hawaii, raised in Hauula on the beautiful north shore of Hawaii.

At 18 yrs old he was love struck by a carton of orange juice and a beautiful striking green eyed German Samoan cheerleader, Irene Maugatula Hannemann after his football game. Even though being raised in paradise our father chose to leave and follow his beautiful girlfriend to California on a football scholarship. Clay and Irene were sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles temple in 1969.

After having two children and the love of a big family, our Dad decided to put off dreams of football and focus his attention to becoming the husband, father and patriarchal leader of his seven kids and 27 grand kids and his Queen.

Our father served as a Sunday school teacher, young mens president, elders quorum counselor, High Council, Bishop, Branch Presidency at the youth purgatory… but his favorite calling was that of a home teacher; but his GREATEST calling was that of a Father, Grandfather and a devoted Husband.

Our Amazing Dad showed great humility in his many occupational opportunities from flipping hamburgers at McDonalds to becoming a supervisor for Garrett Air Research to changing lives at Liahona Academy which he named and was co- owner and took great joy in his role as activities director while changing the lives of many young men who have always looked up to him and called him “Dad”

While being our Super Hero Dad and always supporting all of our many dance concerts, sporting events and family activities he also found the time to train and teach life lessons to his posterity by accomplishing one of his life long dreams finishing 10 consecutive St. George Marathons and benching 405 lbs until the age of 50!! “That’s our Super Hero Dad”. His greatest pastime and one that many people knew him by was his beautiful voice. He loved to sing and he took pride in participating in different events around the community. His voice touched many hearts and people came to hear him. We would tease him about putting on a concert when he was asked to sing for different events. Every time he sang, his biggest fan-the love of his life was there in the audience and he would sing to her and end by pointing her out. We will miss his voice but they are enjoying it in heaven.

Our Loving Father, Grandpa and Husband is survived by his loving Babe, Irene Ah Quin; his seven children and spouses: Tonya Ah Quin (Bryan) Horlacher, Clayton (Julee Mair) Ah Quin, Max (Sunshine Downing) Ah Quin, Joe (Janette Haws) Ah Quin, Irene Ah Quin, Jr., Adam (Rebecca Smith) Ah Quin, Tia Ah Quin (Andy) Stokes; his 27 grandchildren: Cambria Horlacher (Jeff) Hauck, Cecilee Horlacher, Kiana Ah Quin, Jaden Ah Quin, Trevor Horlacher, Tayvia Ah Quin, Sydnee Horlacher, Raya Ah Quin, Lisia Wolframm, Devan Smith Lemmon, Josh Smith Lemmon, Ammon Ah Quin, Joseph Tamasamoa (JT) Ah Quin, Hannemann Wolfgramm, Teancumm Wolframm, Janessa Ah Quin, Keawe Ah Quin, Kalli Ah Quin, Major Stokes, Avenna Ah Quin, Tristan Ah Quin, Legend Stokes, Kalea Ah Quin, Joelle Ah Quin, Tia Ah Quin and Maze Stokes; and his siblings: Almira Mapuana Ah Quin Ah You (Jr. Ah You) and brother, Elliott Ah Quin (Mackey Ah Quin)

Our dear father will be reuniting with his wonderful parents, Joseph Keaunui and Henrietta Bee Ah Quin; his father-in-law, Max Seiuli Young Hannemann; (his priesthood mentor) and mother-in-law, Irene Dole Hannemann; and his little “Earth Angel” granddaughter, Tierra Irene Wolfgramm.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane LDS West Stake Center, 272 South 700 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday afternoon from 12-2 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main Street and Saturday at the Stake Center, from 9-10:30 a.m., prior to services.
• Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. Please visit their website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(April 24, 1952 - September 10, 2013)

Lesslie “Butch” Jentzsch, 61 of St. George UT passed away September 10 2013. He was born April 24 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to Melville & Marjorie Passey Jentzsch. He married Karma on April 23 2005 in Salt Lake City; they later relocated to St. George.

Butch’s proudest achievement was his multiple years working with different children’s charities & being a professional Santa for over 30 years. He later went on to organize his own charity ‘Karing for Utah Kids’ which he ran for over 12 years. He was a major sports fanatic especially softball and Golf. Butch was known for his jokes and care free life style.

He is survived by his wife Karma of St. George, Children: Melrie (Marc) Peterson of Riverton, UT; James (Lori) Boyter of Salina, UT; Bobbie (Dave) Garcia of St. George, UT 12 Grandkids and 3 Great Grandkids. Brothers: Rick (Australia); Edd (Washington); Kris (California) and his FA Judy Jacobson.

He was preceded in death by Grandson, Kody West.

Funeral Services

• Memorial services celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 South Convention Center Drive, St. George. A toast to his life will follow the services.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Heideman Hughes Mortuary, 435-674-5000. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a children’s charity of your choice in Honor of Butch Jentzsch.

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(Aug. 6, 1943 – Sept. 27, 2013)

Harold Francis Hinton, 70, born August 6, 1943, in Hurricane, Utah, to Francis (“Drake”) and Alberta Perkins Hinton, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013, from complications following heart surgery. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was a lifelong member of the LDS Church and served a mission in Germany as well as in Rapid City, SD, with his wife, Loretta Leavitt Hinton. He and Loretta were serving as ordinance workers at the St. George Temple.

Harold received degrees from Utah State University, University of Arizona, and attended Southern Utah University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was an educator and media specialist, working for 31 years at Hurricane High School, where he touched the lives of countless students and faculty.

A child of homesteaders, Harold was proud of his heritage – a true cowboy – who loved working the family ranch in Cane Beds, AZ.

Harold is a kind, gentle, intelligent, and thoughtful man who is loved and honored by all those who know him. He is survived by his wife of 47 years — inseparable in life with an unbreakable bond that reaches beyond death. Harold has seven children: Eric (Kimberly) Hinton, Dallas, TX; Lori (Brandon) Gubler, Hurricane, UT; Angela (Michele) Hinton, Hurricane, UT; Dustin (Kami) Hinton, Santa Clara, UT; Holly (Nate) Broadbent, Washington, UT; Jeremy (Amber) Hinton, Cedar City, UT; and Kristi (Matt) Patterson, Hurricane, UT. He is “Papa” to 29 grandchildren, who love him as much as he adores them. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Alma Hinton Berg.

Services

• A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 11:00 am, at the LDS Red Brick Church, 274 S 100 W, in Hurricane, UT. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, October 1, from 6:00-8:00 pm, and immediately preceding the funeral service, from 9:30-10:30 am, both at the Hurricane LDS Red Brick Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Church Missionary Fund or to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, telephone 435-635-9922. Please visit  the Metcalf Mortuary website linked here for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(December 6, 1951 – September 13, 2013)

On Sept. 13, 2013, surrounded by her children, Francell Stout lost her courageous battle with cancer.  Francell was born in Cedar City, Utah on Dec. 6, 1951 to Gerald Stout (deceased) & Evelyn LeBaron Leany. She was the youngest of six children.

Francell had the ability to see the best in everyone around her & was the greatest example of how to love unconditionally. Life wasn’t always easy, but she always had a contagious smile on her face. She was loved by everyone who came into contact with her and she will be greatly missed by all.

Francell was survived by her mother Evelyn Leany, six siblings, Morrill, Alice, Mina, Lynn, Jerry & Carla, her loving children Jodi, William, Jennifer, Katie, Kristina, Eric, Mackensie and  fifteen grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Oct. 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Coral Canyon Third Ward Chapel, 2020 N Coral Canyon Blvd. Friends and family are invited to visit prior to the services from 10 – 10:45 a.m.

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(December 30, 1979 – October 15, 2013)

Joy Christensen Lindquist, 33, died peacefully in her home on October 15, 2013, surrounded by her family after valiantly battling cancer for over 2 ½ years. She was born on December 30, 1979 in St. George, Utah, to Lynn and Carma Jean Christensen.  She married Ben Lindquist on July 28, 2000, in the St. George Temple.

Joy was full of life and, at the age of 33, was able to leave a mark on the world that would take most a lifetime.  She was humble, smart and beautiful.  Joy had many talents and could have done anything in this life, but chose to be a mother and a wife, something she did with grace, patience and love.  Her greatest love in this life was her family, especially her two kids, Lydia and McKay.

Joy had an amazing sense of humor, but never at the expense of someone else.  She was never the life of the party, but always made the party or gathering worth being at, whether it was bringing food, witty conversation or unbiased perspective.  Joy knew who she was and would never compromise her beliefs or principles, yet never alienated anyone for believing or doing something different.  She never wanted anyone to feel uncomfortable and would help anyone she came across without ever expecting anything in return.  Joy truly was Christ-like, she loved the Lord and was always willing to do what it took to follow the Savior. She never complained, even when her body suffered through numerous cancer treatments and surgeries.  Her name was more than a name, it was who she was, how she lived and what she brought to others, she truly was JOY.

She is survived by her husband Ben, children: Lydia and McKay.  Parents:  Lynn and Jeannie Christensen. Siblings: Jena (Harold) Nelson of Washington, Utah; Jed (Amy) Christensen of St. George, Utah; Jill (Craig) Riddle of Washington, Utah; Jason (Alicia) Christensen of Washington, Utah; and Josh (Karisa) Christensen of Washington, Utah; and many nieces and nephews who adored her.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. in the Washington East Stake Center, 1835 South Washington Fields Road, Washington, Utah.
• Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Washington East Stake Center, 1835 South Washington Fields Road, Washington, Utah.
• Interment will be in the Washington Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of McMillan Mortuary, 435-688-8880.  Condolence may be shared at www.mcmillanmortuary.com.

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Traci Lucille Cox

(May 21, 1986 – Nov. 9, 2013)

Traci Lucille Cox, 27, left this world on Nov 9, 2013. She was born May 21, 1986 in Price, Utah, to Ervin and Christine Leffler Cox. She was raised in Castle Dale, Utah, until the age of 17, when her family moved to Hurricane, Utah, where she lived until her passing.

Traci was a free spirit and always was doing things she enjoyed such as camping, hunting, boating at the lake. But with all those outdoor activities she always made time for her ART! She had amazing talent, sketching, drawing, painting, and tattooing. It really didn’t matter as long as she could create something from nothing. She also had went to school and received a license as a Massage Therapist a profession where she could do what she did best, to make people smile and feel better.

Traci always loved her family dearly and showed it in everything that she did whether in her helping hands or her listening ear. Always trying to take on everyone burdens as if they were truly her own.

She will be dearly missed by everyone that was touched by her kind and loving sprit.

She is survived by Christine Elaine Leffler Cox (mother), Ervin Dean Cox (father), Amber Lynn Cox (sister), Ashey Marie Cox Hunt (sister), all of Hurricane, Utah, Shane Ellis Cox of St. George (brother), Jayson Eugene Cox of Clinton, Utah, (brother), Ada Valoy Anderson Cox of Castle Dale (grandmother) 5 nephews 8 nieces and 1 great niece.

She is preceded in death by Kenneth S. Cox (grandfather), Ruby Elaine Curzon Leffler (grandmother), Ellis Dale Leffler (grandfather), Joshua Wayne Barney (brother–in-law).

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St. in St. George with a
• Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. and an hour prior to services on Wednesday.
• Interment will take place at Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George following the services.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., St. George UT, (435)673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Traci’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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(October 5, 1917 – November 9, 2013)

Edith Lamoreaux McNeil, age 96, passed away on November 9, 2013 in Parowan, Utah. She was born in Hubbard, Arizona on October 5, 1917 to Archie Orrell and Avoline Moleta Lamoreaux.

Edith graduate from Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona. She married Joseph Deloy McNeil. They had one son. Edith was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Edith is survived by her son, Larry McNeil (Liz) of Arizona, 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Deloy McNeil.

Funeral Services

• Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 at the Parowan 3rd/4th Ward in Parowan, Utah.
• A public viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

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Gayle Aldred(1930 – 2013)

Gayle McClain Aldred left this earthly life on November 13, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 15, 1930 in Mapleton, Utah to James and Ann Aldred. After graduation from Springville High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served as an electrician on a ship in the Korean War from 1949 until 1951. Upon returning home, he met and married Mary Ellen Mendenhall on April 4, 1953. Their marriage was later solemnized on April 8, 1988 in the St. George LDS Temple. As newlyweds, they both traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada with Mary’s father where Ideal Asphalt was formed and where Gayle eventually became Vice President.

While in Las Vegas, six children were born to Gayle and Mary. A daughter, Debra, and five sons: Michael , Gregory, Donald, Brian and John. Gayle eventually moved to Southern Utah in 1972, first to Cedar City, and then shortly after to St. George where he became involved with Western Rock Products. He became a manager and remained there for nine years until the opportunity became available for him to start his own company, G.M. Aldred and Sons. Working with his sons in the asphalt business, he developed many business relationships and friends throughout the early development of St. George and the surrounding area.

Gayle also served on the board of directors at Sun Capital Bank and SunFirst Bank. He was encouraged to run for the position of County Commissioner in 1987 and was elected to that position. Serving from 1988 until 2002, he was instrumental in the development of several projects that have benefitted the community: The Washington County Fairgrounds, The Dixie Center, Enhanced 911, and many, many more. He had a great love for seniors and was instrumental in the creation of the new Senior Center which is named after Gayle and Mary.

Gayle loved horses and he and Mary loved their ranch property in Enterprise, Utah where time was spent with their family.

Gayle was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ann Aldred; his wife, Mary Ellen; and two sons, Brian Cornell and Donald James. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Dunn; sons: Michael Gayle, Gregory M. (Carol), and John Gordon (Sherri); 27 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Gayle leaves a great legacy for us all to build upon and will be missed dearly.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George LDS Stake Center, 591 West 500 North, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Wednesday at the Stake Center, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to services. Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit their website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(December 30, 1923 – December 10, 2013)

Helen Empey Oyler, age 89, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in St. George, Utah, following a brief illness. She was just 20 days short of her 90th birthday.

Helen was born Dec. 30, 1923 in Ogden, Utah to John and Mary Newey Empey. She was raised in Ogden in a family of ten children and graduated from Ogden High School in 1943.

In 1944, during World War II, she began working at the Ogden Arsenal, where she met her husband, Ned Oyler.  Helen and Ned were married Nov. 1, 1946 in the Salt Lake City LDS temple and enjoyed 62 great years together prior to Ned’s passing in 2009.

Helen and Ned started their family in Tremonton, Utah, where all three of their children were born. They spent the majority of their married life between Tremonton and Eagle, Colo., with a brief period of time spent in Newcastle, Wyo.

Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was an excellent homemaker, seamstress, and cook.

Their retirement years were spent in St. George, where they were able to reconnect with old friends and make several new friendships. They spent much of these years pursuing their hobbies of dancing and traveling with those friends.

After Ned’s passing, Helen worked as a volunteer for the Dixie Regional Medical Center Handcrafter’s Guild, where she was able to enjoy using her talents to serve others.

A lifelong, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Helen served in multiple callings throughout her lifetime. After Ned’s retirement, they served two missions for the church, working at Deseret Industries in St. George.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and eight siblings.

She is survived by a brother, Jay Empey of Ogden, Utah; her children:  Cheryl (Jack) Rochford of Three Forks, Montana, Cindy (Kevin) Moyle of Taylorsville, Utah, and Ed Oyler of Eagle, Colo. Nine grandchildren also survive: Lori (Andy) Malby, Jim Rochford, and Jacki (Kyle) Aughney all of Three Forks, Montana; Kris (Nora) Rochford of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; Matt Moyle and Kelli Moyle of Salt Lake City, Utah; Kimberly (Brandon) Monson of Waukegan, Ill.; Jay (Jana) Oyler of St. George, Utah; and Beau (Emily) Oyler of Eagle, Colorado; she is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren (with one on the way).

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services, also at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery following the services.

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

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(December 26, 1915 – December 5, 2013)

Lois Isabella Martin Allred (Reeve), nearly 98, dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, always energetic and optimistic, passed away of natural causes on December 5, 2013.

Lois was born in Provo, Utah on December 26, 1915 to William Perley Martin and Alice Isabella Farrington.  She married Daniel Free Allred of Wallsburg, Utah in Stockton, California, on September 4, 1936, her husband of 63 years.  Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on November 3, 1942.

At the age of 84, in the year 2000, a year after Daniel passed away, she married their family friend, William Smith Reeve, whose wife had also passed away the same month as Daniel.  Together she and William moved from Salt Lake City to Southern Utah to be in a warmer climate and to enable her to be near her brother Ray and his wife Heloise, her sister Mary, and nephews and nieces.

William only survived fourteen months following their marriage, and Lois has since lived alone with her dog in Hurricane from the age of 85, some 12 years.  She was blessed with good health, and these last years continued to be very happy ones.  During this period she and her neighbors became very close.  These dear, dear friends, along with members of her family living in the vicinity, volunteered untold hours visiting her and assisting her in countless ways, and it was only because of this kindness that she was able to lead a life of seeming independence, which she treasured.

Members of her immediate family, none of whom lives in Southern Utah, wish to express their heartfelt thanks to each of these good people.  They made her last years a joy.

She was active in the LDS church and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.  She served selflessly in the church, holding many leadership positions.

As an accomplished artist, she painted many award winning landscapes in both oil and watercolor.  She was a member of the Associated Utah Artists.

She loved to spend time with her children and grand children and endeavored to teach them guiding principles.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Allred Essen (husband Gene), Pauline Allred Howard (husband Robert) and son, Daniel Martin Allred (wife Suzanne) and by her loving brother, Ray Farrington Martin (wife Heloise,) and sister, Mary Martin Stevens.  She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services

• A viewing and funeral services will begin at 9:30 and 11 a.m., respectively, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Hurricane (Sky Mountain) 11^th Ward, 452 North 2600 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• Internment will be the following Monday at the Holladay Memorial Cemetery, 4900 Memory Lane (1900 East), Holladay, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the John A. Moran Eye Center For Macular Degeneration Research, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, in the name of Lois Isabella Allred, as she was know through most of her life.

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

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(December 14, 1945 - December 8, 2013)

Michael Stephen Gale was born in Ogden Utah, on December 14, 1945 to Myron C Gale and Lavern Sloan.  He passed from this life to the next on December 8, 2013.  Michael was raised and attended school in Midway, Utah.

His service to his country and his community took him from the Army front lines to the highways of Arizona.   After high school he enlisted in the United States Army, and proudly served in the 459^th Signal Battalion, 111st Signal Brigade.  His army postings began in Korea from 1964 to 65, and his first tour in Vietnam was from 1966 to 67.  Michael spent his next year in Germany, returned to Vietnam in 1970, and he finally came home in 1971.  He was honorably discharged on the 22^nd day of April, 1971.  After his military time, Michael joined the State of Arizona, working in the Vehicle Division from 1977 to 1987.  He then transferred to the Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol) till his retirement in 2003.

His personal life was filled with family and friends.  Michael married his best friend, and love of his life, Cheryl K. DeMille.  He is survived by his wife Cheryl and his children.  His sons, Michael (Mischelle) Webb, Michael Bruce (Rechelle) Gale, and Steven Webb; and his daughters, Linda (Eric) Stidham, Rebecca Ann (Scott) Johnson, Laini (Howard) Devore, and Libbi (Lynn) Richardson.  Michael also leaves behind twenty grandchildren and thirty seven great grandchildren, and his sisters Jane Churchfield, Tammy Allman, and Peggy Giles.

Michael was a very loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son Kenneth D. Webb.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held at the Hurricane LDS church, 100 West 274 South, on his birthday, Dec. 14, 2013 at 11 a.m.
• Viewings with the family will be held at Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West, Hurricane, UT, on Dec. 13, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment and Military Honors at the Hurricane City Cemetery following the service.

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

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(September 5, 1927 - December 6, 2013)

Theo Lytel Pendleton age 86 of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2013 surrounded by his wife, his children and many of his grandchildren. He was born September 5, 1927 to Edna Turnbeaugh and Lorraine Pendleton in St. George, Utah. He and his sister Alene Pendleton Adams were raised by their Grandmother Margie Turnbeaugh in Washington, Utah and he always held a special place in his heart for her. He attended schools in Washington City and St. George.

Theo was the beloved husband of Harriet Raburn, caring father of Vicki (Doug) Terry, Bradley Theo Pendleton (who preceded him in death) Becky (Paul) Olsen, Todd (Tyalee) Pendleton, cherished grandfather of Trevor and Sarah Terry, Landon Terry, Derek and Claire Terry, Jessica and Tyler Anderson, Jen Terry, Justin and Teryn Olsen, Ryan Olsen, Tanner Olsen (currently serving in the Oregon Portland Mission), Braden Olsen, Trent Pendleton, Tierra Pendleton and Tyce Pendleton and Great Grandfather to Katelynd Terry, James Anderson, Lincoln Terry, Brooks Anderson, Sophie Terry and Thomas Terry.

Theo served his country in the Merchant Marines and in the Navy as a Machinist’s Mate. He met and married his sweetheart of 59 years, Harriet Elizabeth Raburn, in Norfolk Virginia on July 20th, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. They lived and raised their family in St. George. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various positions.

As a businessman he and his brother-in-law, Klein Adams, started Adams and Pendleton Auto Body which became Adams and Pendleton Chevrolet and Cadillac. Later he formed Sunland Chevrolet and Cadillac. His motto was: “I’d rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford”. He was proud to be an original partner in the Ashley Furniture Store in St. George with his son and son-in-law, Todd and Paul. Theo was also a successful real estate developer, including the community of Diamond Valley, and watched proudly as that community grew and thrived.

He served faithfully as a volunteer on the St. George Fire Department for over twenty five years, answering calls all hours of the day and night. He also served as a member of the St. George Lions Club.

Theo enjoyed many activities: making new friends, traveling across beautiful America, cruising the grand oceans, bird watching, fishing, building homes, hunting, the Utah Jazz, and gardening, but his greatest joy was his family. He always commented if he knew how much fun grandchildren were he would have had them first. He loved spending time with them anytime and anyplace. It was often said he was so generous and made sure that everyone felt special.

Special thanks to Dr. Khoury, Dr. Klein, Dr. Moon, Nurse Taylor, Nurse Ryan and the rest of the caring and compassionate staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Also a special thanks to the staff at Sunset InstaCare. Our family sincerely appreciates all of their medical skills and gentle care.

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. and Friday at the North Valley View LDS Chapel, 820 N. Valley View Dr. St. George from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral Services to follow at 11 a.m.
• Interment in the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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(1976 – 2013)

Every morning I read the daily obituaries and now it is my turn to write my own. I was born at LDS hospital on February 20, 1976 to Al and Nancy Rounds. I am the oldest of six girls and one boy. I am the mother of two beautiful girls, Lydia Dylan and Brooklyn Michelle, and wife to Joshua David Haycock.

I married my best friend in the Salt Lake Temple August 20, 1996. He treats me like a queen, loves me unconditionally, and I am going to greatly miss him. He is an amazing man who will take care of our girls. Lydi and Brooki, I want you to be happy, keep living life to its fullest, remember who you are, always choose the right, and do the things you know you should do. Know that you are a child of God and you can pray to Him whenever you need to. You are here to serve and have a special purpose. I don’t know what that purpose is, but I will always be a part of it.

People ask me all the time what my hobbies are or what I like to do and it’s hard because my life is my kids and I like to do what they like. I love music and art. I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My testimony is very personal and I hold it dear to me, but I want my girls to always know that I know I am now in heaven with my Heavenly Father, Savior Jesus Christ and all those who have passed before us. I miss you all already but I know I will see you again because families are forever.

I leave behind my loving husband, Josh; daughters, Lydia and Brooklyn; father, Al (Cynthia); mother, Nancy; five sisters: Ashlie (Jamie), Whitnie (Gary), McKinsie (Zach); Quinn “Ghost” (Bryan), and Hadi; brother, Andy; cousins and others who have helped me. Preceded in death by my grandparents, Sammie Beck, Kent and Cenella Rounds and my niece, Zoie.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morningside LDS Stake Center, 879 South River Road, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Tuesday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Wednesday at the Stake Center from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to services.
• Interment 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.

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(September 16, 1929 - December 16, 2013)

DeVon K Nelson, age 84, passed away December 16, 2013 doing what he loved… tending to his cows.  He was born September 16, 1929 in Fremont, Utah to Alfred Frank and Melda Taylor Nelson.  He married Elaine Madsen, June 17, 1961 in the Manti LDS Temple.

DeVon spent most of his life in Fremont.  He attended grade school in Loa and Fremont, and graduated from Wayne High School.  DeVon attended Utah State University, and then served an LDS mission in the Texas, Louisiana area.  After his mission he attended BYU for a short time before returning home to Wayne County to run the family ranch.

He met and married Elaine and together they had four children.

DeVon was an active member of the LDS church and served in many capacities. He served in the Loa Utah Stake Presidency for 15 years, as a counselor and Stake President, but the calling he enjoyed most was as a sealer in the Manti Temple.

DeVon was influential in getting the first culinary water system in Fremont.  He served on the Fremont Irrigation Board, the Wayne County School Board, and was President of the Utah School Board Association.  He was a permittee of the UM and 7 Mile grazers associations.  The things DeVon loved most were his family, his cows, riding his grey mare and spoiling his grandchildren.  He was the best dad and grandpa ever and will truly be missed.

DeVon is survived by his Wife, Elaine, Fremont, UT; his children, Valerie (Mike) Alley, Hinckley, UT, Darren (Tawni) Nelson, Fremont, UT,  Meriann (Kirt) Rippstein, Glenwood, UT, and Kristie (Richard) Snyder, Provo, UT;  Ten Grandchildren and one Great Grandson.  DeVon is also survived by one sister, Verla (Carnell) Hatch, Richfield, UT and mother-in-law, Ruth Madsen, Monroe, UT.   He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Funeral Services

• Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Fremont Ward Chapel.
• Friends may call Wednesday, December 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Springer Turner Funeral Home, 260 N. 400 W. Richfield, UT and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Fremont Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, 435-673-2454.  Friends are invited to sign DeVon’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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(August 17, 1988 – December 17, 2013)

Jake T. Ence, age 25, passed away December 17, 2013 in Ivins, Utah. He was born August 17, 1988, in St. George, Utah, to Robert Kay and Shelly Marie Taylor Ence.

Jake grew up in Ivins and graduated from Snow Canyon High School, class of 2007. His nature was kind, exciting and loving. Jake was gifted in most everything. He lit up the room whenever he entered and was loved by everyone. He radiated gentleness and sincerity. After meeting Jake for the first time you felt as if you had known him for a lifetime. He was kindhearted, genuine, non judgmental and endearing.

Jake was an exceptional athlete, excelling in extreme sports. He loved motorcycling, wake boarding, snowboarding, with his many cousins and friends, and also skateboarding, which he placed in the Summer Games in his younger years. He also enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, horse riding, and pack trips with family and friends. He loved helping his father, grandfather, uncle Irv and Brent with the cattle. Jake was loved by all and was especially revered by his nephew and niece, Milo and Cambree. His family will miss him dearly, but know he will always be close by because his favorite place to be was home.

There is one more empty saddle in the barn, but one more Hero in Heaven. We love you Jake. We may be separated temporarily but you will never be forgotten.

Surviving family include his parents, Robert and Shelly Ence of Ivins, UT; two brothers, Brandon (Camille) Ence and Taylor (Taryn) Ence both of Ivins; his nephew and niece, Milo and Cambree; grandparents, Kay and Ellen Ence of Ivins, UT and grandmother, Randee Taylor of Gunlock, UT. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Taylor.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Ivins Stake Center, 1060 S. 260 E., Ivins, UT.
• There will be a viewing held Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Heritage Chapel, 1060 S. 240 E. in Ivins and also Saturday from noon until time of services at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in the Ivins Cemetery.

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

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(January 31, 1962 – December 15, 2013)

Kathy Ann Knudsen Allgood 51, succumbed to cancer on Sunday, December 15, 2013.  She was born in Logan Utah to Robert G. and Roma Johnson Knudsen (St. George, Utah).  Kathy married Jordan Jay Allgood on August 16, 1983 in the LDS Temple in Oakland, California.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jordan (2003).

Kathy was raised in Fresno California and later moved away to attend BYU where she received her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. She then taught art at multiple schools including Pine View Middle, Desert Hills Intermediate, and Panorama Elementary. She also spent countless hours painting a 40 ft mural at Panorama as well a portrait wall at a local Dr. Clinic they are both on display. Kathy had three main passions which were her family, religion, and art. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Kathy is survived by her daughter: Amber (Robert) Jensen, Trent (Kari) and grandchild Vivian Allgood, Quinn (Courtney) Allgood.  Kathy’s siblings, Todd (Tanya) Knudsen, Linda (Ray) Sahagun, Mark (Andrea) Knudsen, Lori (Cory) Pope, and Chad (Barbara) Knudsen.

She is also survived by Jordan’s parents Jay R. and Roberta Thaxton Allgood (Syracuse, Utah) and his siblings Jadelyn Allgood (deceased), Kristen (Raymond) Bingham, Neca Allgood (David Moore) and her multiple nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills Stake Center, 1130 East Brigham Road St. George, Utah 84790.
• The viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street St. George, Utah 84790, and on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10-11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills Stake Center.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Horizon Hospice, the Bloomington Hills second ward, and the many friends that have helped us.

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

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(May 8, 1927 – December 21, 2013)

Marie Smith Peeples Seegmiller, 86, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  She was born May 8, 1927 in Garland, Utah to James S. Smith and Rebecca King Smith.  She married Lewis Jackson Peeples, June 25, 1946 in the Logan LDS Temple.  That were later divorced.

On July 1, 1972 Marie married Foy Ardell Seegmiller in the St. George LDS Temple.  They had 41 wonderful years together in Henderson, Nevada during which they served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  The first one was in Kenya, Africa and the second was in Rajahmundry, India.

Marie loved her family and her church.  She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She held positions in Relief Society and Primary but with six sons she was most active in Scouting.  After their missions, Marie and Foy served together as Ward Missionaries and in the Family History Center.  She enjoyed working in her flower garden, crocheting, and tying quilts. Marie was a faithful journal writer all of her life.  She and Foy loved to camp and fish together and with other friends and family.

She is survived by her husband, Foy Ardell Seegmiller currently living in St. George, Utah;  by  children–Roger (Debbie) Peeples, Daniel (Sandra) Peeples, Riley (Rachel)Peeples, Jenny (Randy) Cote, John (Eileen) Peeples, (Annette) Peeples, (Michelle) Peeples, Susan (James) Ward; and by stepchildren–Carol (Truman) Leishman, Myron (Marie) Seegmiller, Marilyn (Larry) McLay, and Donna (Gary) Neibaur.  She is preceded in death by two sons, Nathan and Andrew Peeples, a granddaughter, Marie Ward, and a grandson, Aaron Jackson Peeples.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Water Street LDS Stake Center in Henderson, Nevada, 431 South Water Street.
• Friends and family may call Friday, Dec. 27, from 6–7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, located at 110 South Bluff in St. George, Utah.
• There will also be a viewing at the Water Street LDS Stake Center from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
• Interment will take place in the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, December 30^, at 1:20 p.m.

We especially want to thank the friendly and helpful staff at Spring Gardens Senior Living for the loving attention they gave Marie for the two months she lived there.  We also want to thank Ethan, Bruce, and Brittney from Alliance Home Health and Hospice who cared for her so skillfully during the last week of her life.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT, 435-673-2454.  Friends and family are invited to sign Marie’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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(September 6, 1924 – December 11, 2013)

Kenneth Edward Nitzel, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at his home with his wife and a nephew by his side. He was born on September 6, 1924, at Beaver City, NE to Edward and Elizabeth Meents Nitzel. He married the love of his life, Claudia Bergeon, at First Lutheran Church of South Sioux City, NE on August 10, 1952, after a brief courtship.

Kenneth was raised on the family farm south of Beaver City. He attended a one room country school and graduated from Beaver City High School in 1942. He served in the United States Army during World War II from June 28, 1943 until July 15, 1946. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division in Italy and France as part of the liberating forces that moved from southern France to the Rhine River. He was wounded on February 6, 1945, near Volgelsheim in the Alsace-Lorraine region. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 3 Battle Stars, an Invasion Arrow, the Croix de Guerre, and a Presidential Unit Citation for his service to our country. After his discharge, he attended Kearney State Teachers College at Kearney, NE and earned his bachelor’s degree. He earned his master’s degree at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.

Ken, as he liked to be called, taught for three years in eastern Nebraska before moving to California. His teaching career in California spanned 29 years with the last 20 of those being in Driver Education in Fresno City Schools. He retired in 1982, and moved to St. George, UT in 1996.

He was a proud member of the Lutheran Church, The University of Nebraska Alumni Association, the Disabled American Veterans, and the St. George Dixie Elks Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lester “Bud”, Dale, Johnie, and Robert; and sisters, Irene Longsine, Viola “Jackie” Weissenfluh, and Patty Adams; and four nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years; brother-in-law, Robert Adams, of Duncan, OK; and 10 nieces and nephews.

There is no service planned. Cremation has taken place and interment at Mount Hope Cemetery in Beaver City, NE will take place at a later date.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Heideman Hughes Mortuary, 435-674-5000.

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(August 19, 1928 – December 25, 2013)

Robert Lars Isaacson passed away December 25, 2013.  He was born August 19, 1928 in Honeyville, Utah to John Lewis and Marie Charity Lyday Isaacson.  He married Margene Jeppsen March 5, 1954 in the Logan, Utah Temple.  He was a member of the LDS Church and was a High Priest in the Snow Canyon First Ward. He served in many different capacities within the church.  Some of his favorite callings were serving on the High Council in Las Vegas and serving in the Ogden Temple where he served with his wife for 8 years.  Robert was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Robert was raised in Honeyville, Utah.  He received a Bachelors degree in education from Utah State Agricultural College.  He served two LDS missions.  The fist when he was 19 years old in the Western States Mission and the second with his wife in the Canada Vancouver Mission.  Robert has lived in Mantua, Garland, East Garland, and Tremonton, Utah.  Robert then moved to Las Vegas with his family where he retired from the Clark County School District.  Robert and his wife then moved back to Perry after their mission to Canada Vancouver, and then to St. George, Utah.  Robert enjoyed farming, raising animals, gardening, and irrigation.  Robert also enjoyed having his family come visit in Perry where he would take his children and grandchildren for rides on his horse and four-wheeler.

He is survived by his wife, Margene of St. George, sons Robert Blake (Susan) Isaacson of Tucson, Arizona and Ron L. Isaacson of St. George, daughters Beverly (Mark) Huffman of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ellen Berresse of Acworth, Georgia, fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother Merle Isaacson of College Ward, Utah, sisters Connie Leishman of Smithfield and Donna Nielsen of South Jordan, Utah.  He is preceded in death by his parents, six of his nine siblings, one daughter and two grandsons.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Mantua chapel, located at 231 Willard Peak Road Mantua, Utah 84324.
• A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service.
• A separate viewing will be held in St. George, Utah at the Spilsbury Mortuary at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013.
• Interment will take place in the Mantua Cemetery.

The Isaacson family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Cliff View in St. George, Utah and Alpha Home Health Hospice of St. George, Utah, and the Mantua 1^st Ward of Mantua, Utah.

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

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