(November 7, 1924 – January 14, 2015)

Evelyn Jenkins Barlow, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 14, 2015. She was born November 7, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Nathan Ralph Jenkins and Olga Jeanette Constance Dahlquist.

Evelyn married Alvin W Barlow on June 1, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Evelyn was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from Granite High School where she made life-long friends. Evelyn held many leadership positions within the LDS Church.

She was a legal secretary for the law firms of Marion Gubler and Callister & Callister in the LA area for many years.  Evelyn was a fabulous cook, a very talented writer and poet, and the chosen party giver. She was welcoming to all and became a second mom to many. She was always ready and willing to serve.

She is survived by sisters, Elna Berlin, Utah; Dorothy Lee Glad: her five children, Dennis (Annell) Barlow, California; Rodger (Janeen) Barlow,Texas; Andrea (Randy) Rounds,Utah; Lesley (Mike) Walker, Utah; Michele (John) Blake, Utah, 28 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Frank; sisters, Vera Jones, Dorothy Christensen, Lorna Oviatt, Darline Coonradt.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Cresent View LDS Ward Chapel, 10945 South 1700 East, Sandy, Utah.
• Friends may call Monday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 S), Sandy, Utah, and Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m., prior to the services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy, Utah.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary of St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign Evelyn’s guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(March 29, 1982 – January 16, 2015)

Bart Jeffery Betenson, age 32, passed away on January 16, 2015, in St. George, Utah. He was born in St. George on March 29, 1982, to Jeffery and DeAnn Mackelprang Betenson.

He attended school in St. George and graduated from Pine View High School in 2000.

He married Jennifer Miller in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 9, 2005.

Bart worked as a group Supervisor at the Caliente Youth Center. Although working in Youth Corrections is a difficult job he mentored and loved the youth with whom he worked. He went above and beyond the normal duties to help them any way he could.

Words cannot fully explain how outstanding he was as a father and husband. He will be sorely missed by all of us. All the way up to the end of his life he was doing everything that he loved to do in regard to his hobbies and with his wife and children. His life was centered on caring for his family.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Dee Parry Mackelprang, Cora Mackelprang and Blaine Betenson.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Douglas Maddux, Kade Maddux, Sierra Maddux, Carson Maddux, Kassidy Maddux, Keely Betenson, Kerra Betenson, Tristan Betenson, and Presley Betenson; grandson, Kanye Maddux; parents, Jeff and DeAnn of Washington, Utah; sisters, Megan (Brady) Weaver of Enterprise, Kelsey (Storm) Singleton of St. George, Bailey Betenson, Pinedale, Wyoming; grandmother, Shirley Betenson, of Cedar City, Utah.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• Viewings will be Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary and on Thursday, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services in the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website. A live webcast will be available for those unable to attend the service. Call Spilsbury Mortuary office for information at 435-673-2454.

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 (October 19, 1916 – January 13, 2015)

Jay C Willis was born October 19, 1916, in Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, to Lemuel William Willis and Rhoda May Bladen Willis. He died January 13, 2015, in Saint George at the well-worn age of 98.

He was second born of five children. His older brother Max, younger brothers Warren (who died right after birth) and Thurman, and younger sister Carmen (who died just before birth) all preceded him in death.

Dad considered his childhood to be idyllic; growing up with most of his cousins all living within a block of him and being able to play and work with them daily. Summers were spent on Cedar Mountain herding sheep with his brothers and cousins for his grandfather Bladen. He graduated from the Branch Agricultural College (now SUU) in 1937, where he worked his way through college as a grounds keeper for the school.

In 1952 he married Gloria Farnsworth. Gloria died just a few days before their 58^th wedding anniversary in 2010. He is also preceded in death by grandson William Victor Jones and granddaughters Maylynn Noel Willis and Samantha Marie Hilliard.

He is survived by all five of his children: Sandra (Arlo) Jones of St. George, Utah, Kenneth (Velma) of Clinton, Utah, Jay (Mica) of Baldwin, KS, Kerry of Cedar City, Utah, and Nancy (Ron) Faulkner, St. George, Utah. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Jay joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 to serve during WWII. He did his boot camp in Kearns, Utah and “primary” in Cedar City, Utah. Dad was trained to fly Taylor Craft AT6. He was then sent to Independence, California for his “secondary”.

After Dad’s “secondary” ended he was scheduled to go to North Field, Wisconsin near Carlton College. However, he was 10 pounds underweight and was offered an honorable discharge. Dad did not want to leave the service during a time of war. Since he was top in his class, the doctor offered to give him a 17 pound waiver, which he took instead. He was then allowed to continue his training. At Carlton, Dad went through training as a “gentleman”. His unit was then sent to Chanute, Illinois for more training.

Jay’s unit then went to Jefferson barracks near St. Louis, Missouri, where they waited for a month. The men were expecting to be made Lieutenants and be given assignments. However, quite to their surprise, they all received honorable discharges instead in 1944. Soon after he returned to Cedar City, Dad left again for California and worked at Long Island, repairing radios and radar for Navy ships serving in the Pacific Theater. He served there until the end of WWII.

In Cedar City, Dad had a molding mill and often made runs to California to deliver the moldings he had made. In 1958, Dad got a job with the Utah State Highway Patrol and became a Chief Dispatcher. He worked as a dispatcher in Weber County until 1978 when he retired.

Jay died at home after a series of strokes that started just before his 98^th birthday. He was a gentleman to the end.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• Viewings will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary and on Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website. A live webcast will be available for those unable to attend the service. Phone the Spilsbury Mortuary office for information at 435-673-2454.

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(December 5, 1935 – January 16, 2015)

Ray Frank Romo, age 79, passed away in St. George, Utah on January 16, 2015.

He was born December 5, 1935 in Hollywood, California.

He had a successful professional career as an entrepreneur running many businesses.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine whom he married in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2012.

Funeral Services

• A memorial service will be held at a later date in Santa Maria, California.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(September 8, 1919 – January 19, 2015)

Marie Lund Garrick, 95, returned to her Heavenly Father, January 19, 2015, at the Southern Utah Home for Veterans in Ivins, Utah, surrounded by her family which adored her.

Marie was born September 8, 1919, in Plain City, Utah, to Anna Esther Christine Anderson and Willard Richard Lund.  She married the love of her life, Donald Burningham Garrick on July 4, 1947 in Elko, Nevada.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George, Utah Temple.

Marie grew up on a small farm with her only sister, Arleen.  She graduated from Weber High School in 1937.  She often attended a reunion of schoolmates who had been together since the second grade. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a mission in the Eastern States. She held many callings throughout her life including organist, pianist, Primary President, Young Women’s leader and worked in the St. George Temple.

Don and Marie made their home in Salt Lake City then moved to Southern California where Don was a building contractor. They moved to St. George in 1963. Marie’s passion was music and was founder of the legendary trio “The Dixie Golden Girls.”  They performed at countless funerals, weddings and celebrations of all kinds in Utah, Nevada and even Hawaii!  They were part of Roene DiFiore’s Dixie College Program Bureau. She was always singing songs in her heart and tapping her toes.

Don and Marie enjoyed traveling and cruising the world, especially their many trips to Hawaii.  They travelled with many friends and family members.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald B. Garrick in 2012.  She is survived by her sister, Arleeen Lund Garrick, (Whittier, California), and children Donald L. (Carlene) Garrick, Jan (Darrel) Stucki, and Julie (Jack) Heppler, all of St. George, Utah.  She has 16 adoring grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

We wish to express our appreciation to “A Gentle Touch” for their sweet compassionate service. We also wish to thank Southern Utah Veterans Home for such tremendous care and attention and A Journey of Hope Hospice for their tender care.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will be held at the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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(August 14, 1940 – January 17, 2015)

Beloved eternal companion, Catherine Karren Lund Stucki returned to her Heavenly home January 17, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Washington D.C. August 14, 1940, the youngest child of Yeppa Lund and Catherine Daines Lund. She attended schools in Malad, Rexburg, and Montpelier, Idaho.  Karren attended the University of Utah, where she met her loving husband of 54 years at an institute dance. She married and was sealed to David M. Stucki on June 24, 1960, in the Salt Lake Temple.

In 1964, the couple moved to St. George Utah, where they reared their family. She was a homemaker, seamstress, sewing machine repair and sales woman, and teacher, who loved crocheting, crafting, and reading. She also had a love of music, playing multiple instruments, and sang in many choirs. She was a shining example of charity, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of humility, faithfulness, service and love.

She is survived by husband David M. Stucki, their children: Michelle (Ashley) Averett, David L. (Mendy Marks) Stucki, Byron (Carolyn Bess) Stucki, Samuel (Lara Stevenson) Stucki, William (Jamie Gonzales) Stucki, Merritt (Fikirte Mamo) Stucki, Julianna (Kay) Waters, Spencer Stucki, their 33 grandchildren, mother-in-law Maggie Brooks Stucki, her brothers: Howard Lund, Y. Daines (Joyce) Lund, sister’s in law: Lianna Lund. Mary Lynn (Jerry) Tousa, Jeanette Anderegg, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m., at the St. George 5th ward chapel, 85 South 400 East, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Sunday, Jan. 25, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 North Bluff Street, St George, and on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to service at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank all those who have so lovingly cared for Karren during this difficult time.

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

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(August 7, 1936-January 20, 2015)

Dorathy Rae Emery, age 78, passed away January 20, 2015, at her home in St. George.  She was born August 7, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Earl Thomas and Ada Ruth Duke.

She married Lloyd Hatch Emery in December of 1974 in Woodland Hills, California.  She is survived by her husband, eight children, 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, brother: Paul Duke, and sisters: Claudia Deccio and Kelly Woolley.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Snow Canyon LDS 1^st Ward Chapel, 1184 N. Dixie Downs Road, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be Monday, from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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(December 18, 1922-January 21, 2015)

Jean Marion Kinney Rhodes, distinguished poetess and artist, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2015, in St. George, Utah, at age 92.

She was born on December 18, 1922, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Maurice Norton Kinney and Affa Leora Carlston.  Her father worked for the railroad and was frequently transferred allowing her to live in central Utah, southeastern Idaho and Salt Lake City.  She had a brilliant mind, graduated with honors from Pocatello High School, and was the first woman to receive the renowned “Bausch and Lomb Science Scholarship.”

Jean married Robert Howard Rhodes during World War II on November 3, 1942, shortly before he left for Europe with the U.S. Army.  Upon his return, they moved to northeastern Washington and, subsequently, back to Idaho to raise a family.

Later in life, she became a single mother and was the very essence of strength, courage, and endurance, clothed in gentleness and kindness.  She was exceptionally charitable and her home was always open to anyone in need.  As a mother of six, she graduated from BYU and worked in the Biology Department supervising laboratories and designed exhibits at the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.

She treasured the cultural things of this world.  Jean was a talented artist, published and award winning poetess and writer.  She loved nature, opera and classical music.  Her large murals are found in businesses, universities, and homes across the West.  Jean’s optimism never waned.

She recently stated, “Although I am painfully aware of the precarious times in which we live, I prefer to focus on the splendor of nature and the many good and valiant people I know.”

She is one of the Lord’s great handmaidens. She will be deeply missed by family and friends who are comforted to know that she is now with others whom she loves.

She is preceded in death by her younger sister, Cheryl; a daughter, Julia Cheryl Merino; two grandsons, Richard and David Bingham and a great granddaughter, Eliza Brinton.  She is survived by three sons, J. Robert (Geri), David (Sandra), Michael, and two daughters, Susan Gibson (Jeff), and Elisabeth Bingham (Glenn).  She has 23 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Sunset LDS 10^th Ward Chapel, 415 Westridge Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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(November 9, 1932 – January 21, 2015)

Lucille Mills Harris, age 82, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born November 9, 1932, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Joseph Soren Mills and Jennett Bullock Mills. She married Paul Harris on August 1, 1955, in the Logan, Utah LDS temple.

Lucille was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and worked at the family drug store until she met and married her sweetheart, Paul Harris. After they were married, they moved to Cottonwood Heights, Utah, where they raised their four children.

She worked for the Jordan School District as a secretary for many years. She served in many church callings including: Primary President, in the Young Women’s Organization and Relief Society. Lucille was an avid BYU fan and spent many years travelling as a member of the Cougar Club.  She enjoyed playing golf, watching football, playing card games with family and friends, and reading.

She is survived by her loving husband Paul, in St. George, Utah; Maleta (Mark) Sweedler, Dallas, Texas; Alan (Brandy) Harris, Sandy, Utah; Cheryl (Scott) Brandt, St. George, Utah; Son-in-law, Steve Thibodeaux; her 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by daughter Annette Harris Thibodeaux and was the last surviving member of her generation.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m., at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the services at the Spilsbury Mortuary.
• A second service will be held Monday, Jan. 26 at noon at the Olpin Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Monday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services at Olpin Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Pleasant Grove cemetery.

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

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(September 28, 1921 – January 23, 2015)

Melvin Leaker Jacobsen passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at the age of 93. He was born September 28, 1921, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Elias and Florence Leaker Jacobsen. He married Frieda Naillon on June 15, 1948, in the Salt Lake Temple.

He was the fifth of six children, and his father passed away when he was 10 years old. He was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School. After high school he went to work at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, and enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 21 in the midst of WWII. While enlisted he was trained and served as a radio repairman and aircraft inspector. He was an excellent rifleman and received many awards for his sharp shooting and rifle handling.

After the war ended he continued to work at Hill Air Force base working the majority of his career as a quality control inspector. He liked to visit a local ice cream parlor with his brother, Frank, and that was where he met his sweetheart Frieda. He said she was the best at making ice cream sundaes. Mel and Frieda are the parents of five children. They have nine grandchildren, four step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren with one on the way.

Melvin has one hobby and passion and that was baseball. While he loved all sports, baseball had his heart. He coached for many years while living in Layton, Utah. He also enjoyed score keeping for Sandy City Recreation after retiring from the Air Force Base. He also enjoyed 20 years of church service in the Bishop’s Storehouse. His favorite pastime was playing card games on the computer.

Melvin is survived by his wife and four children; Shawna Egbert (Brent) of Las Vegas, Myron of Sandy, Dena Johnson (Jerry) of Riverton and Kent (Marilyn) of St. George.

He is preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald, his parents, and his siblings: Nina, Harold, Ruth, Dan and Frank.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29 at noon at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George.
• A viewing will be Thursday, from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• A graveside service and interment will take place at Utah Veteran’s Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Rd, Bluffdale, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to sign his guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website and obtain information to access a live webcast for those unable to attend the service.

The family would like to thank the Journey of Hope Hospice, especially his nurse, Leslie, and the Southern Utah Veterans Home for making his last few days comfortable.

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(August 20, 1955 – January 24, 2015)

Kay Hunter Nelson passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at his home in St. George, Utah, at the age of 59. He was born August 20, 1955, in Cedar City, Utah, to Jerry Nelson and Marie Warren.  Kay was born the second son of three boys.

After moving to Southern Utah at the age of eight, Kay spent the best years of his life in Washington, Utah. Kay worked many years at the Moore Business Forms company. His passions were playing and coaching baseball and hunting. Many current and former Washington City residents have fond memories of the tall, thin man with a quick sense of humor.

Kay cherished his birthplace of Cedar City and often retreated to his family’s cabin property up Right Hand Canyon. Kay found solace and peace among the solitude of the Quaking Aspen.

Kay is a father to five children from his first marriage to Cheryl Ivey. Those five children and their spouses; April Nelson Cox (Greg Cox), Sarah Nelson Jones (Mike Jones), Josh Nelson, Summer Nelson Stump (Blair Stump) and Damon Nelson, have so far provided him with seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral Services

• A graveside service will be Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar City Cemetery, 685 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah.

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

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(March 23, 1996 – January 27, 2015)

Scott Wesley Jones, 18, passed away January 27, 2015. He was born March 23, 1996, to Walter Paul and Sara Lu Fawson Jones. He was born and raised in St. George, Utah.

He graduated with his Associate Degree at Dixie State University and was working towards his Bachelors of Computer Science. Scott attended Desert Hills High School and Success Academy.

Scott received the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly tying, photography, tennis and was an avid reader. He had a natural talent with computers and technology. Scott loved being with friends and going hunting with his dog, Buck. He loved being of service to others and enjoyed serving as an active priesthood holder.

Scott was preparing and now is serving a full time mission for the Lord. What an amazing and kind hearted person he is. We love him, will miss him dearly and are blessed to have had him in our lives.

We would like to thank St. George Emergency Response Teams and Dixie Regional Medical Center for their special care of our loved one.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills 3^rd Ward Chapel, 1222 East Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff, St. George and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Veyo Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and gifts an account has been set up at Zions Bank in Scott’s name.  These contributions will be donated to the LDS mission fund in Scott’s name.

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

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(December 3, 1930 – January 20, 2015)

Dean Campbell Barber, 84, passed away on January 20, 2015, in Henderson, Nevada. Born December 3, 1930, to Frank Webb Barber and Doris Campbell Barber in Hurricane, Utah. Dean attended Hurricane High School and served our country in the Korean War. Dean married Charleen Holyoak in 1965. Dean worked in Tonopah for many years before retiring to enjoy his hobbies of hunting and watching over his many grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Webb & Doris Barber and his beautiful wife Charleen.

He is survived by his loving children: Lori, Marilee, Greg, Jeff, Lisa, Chad; many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hurricane City Cemetery.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. prior to services at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah.
• Friends and family are invited to the American Legion Hall for a luncheon following services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.

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(May 11, 1968 – January 13, 2015)

Michael William Bain, 46, of Oceanside, California, passed away on January 13, 2015. He was born Sunday May 11, 1968, on Mother’s Day in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents William Bain and Mafalda Jolie Espin.

He lived in San Jose, California; Kaysville, Utah; Logan, Utah; St. George, Utah; Logan, Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Oceanside, California.

He attended Dixie High School and graduated from Pine View High School.

Michael served a mission for the LDS church to Trujillo, Peru, from 1987 to 1989.
He attended then Dixie College and graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in June 1992.

Michael married Laurie Nelson in the St. George Temple in June 1990. They had four children together. The divorced in December 2000. He married Janina Rhein February 19, 2002, in Logan, Utah. They had three children together.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Janina, his children Breanna, Landon, Braden, Rylee, Keegan, Kaisen and Kaisley, his Mother Jolie Bain, his sisters Celest Bain and Estelita Aston, his nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

His adventurous spirit, life, and talents will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the LDS church on 1222 East Brigham Rd., Bloomington Hills, Utah. Family and close friends may gather at noon. The burial will follow the memorial at the St. George Cemetery.

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(May 24, 1936 – January 28, 2015)

Rex Smith, age 78, passed away on January 28, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.  Rex was born May 24, 1936, to Henen and June Smith in Hibbard, Idaho.  Rex served as the Company Commander of the 116^th Army Engineering Battalion in Vietnam. He was proud to serve in the military for 20 years, retiring as a Captain in the United Sates Army.

Rex earned two BS degrees, one from the University of Idaho in Geology and another from SUU in Accounting.  He worked for many years at Wilkinson Electric as their accountant.  Rex grew up in Rexburg, Idaho where he met the love of his life Hazel.  They were married in the Idaho Falls temple and raised four children – Tina, Sherri, Max, and Alison.

Rex and his family settled in Southern Utah, living in Washington to raise their children and later moving to Ivins where he lived with his loving wife until his death.  Rex is preceded in death by his brother Max, his parents Henen and June.  He is survived by his wife Hazel, his children and his 12 grandchildren, Aeriel, Chris, Jason, Jenner, Ben, Alivia, Josh, Tarran, Rachel, Ethan, Amber and Cody, who brought him so much joy in his life.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Red Cliffs 8^th Ward Chapel, 625 East Center Street, Ivins, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Thursday, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment with military honors will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery, Santa Clara, Utah.

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

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(February 22, 1931 – January 28, 2015)

George Norman Holgerson passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, on January 28, 2015, in Ivins, Utah. He was born February 22, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Valfred and Amelia Holgerson.

He is survived by three children, Dewayne, Greg, Terry Ann; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Services will be held Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to sign George’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(January 1, 1978 – January 28, 2015)

On January 28, 2015, shortly after 9 p.m., Tiffany Lin Baker Fackrell entered into the embrace of a loving Father in Heaven. Tiffany was born on January 1, 1978, in Heber City, Utah, at 12:01 a.m. to Dianne and Dwight Baker. She was the first baby born in Utah that year. Since that day Tiffany’s radiating smile and loving blue eyes have brought happiness to everyone she met.

When she was 11 years old her life changed dramatically due to a crippling illness. She lost her ability to eat and drink as well as the ability to walk. The girl who loved to dance became wheelchair bound and tube fed, but that genuine smile of hers never faded. The pretty blonde girl with long hair and sparkling blue eyes who dashed around in a wheel chair quickly began touching hearts and comforting anyone fortunate enough to cross her path. For 26 years this little unconquerable angel delighted family, friends, and even strangers with her spirituality and genuine affection.

Despite a life filled with hospitals, surgeries, set-backs, and unrelenting physical pain she was the living embodiment of selflessness and kindness. Tiffany wanted people to feel important, needed, and loved. She always behaved in such a way as to bring out the best attributes from those around her. She devoted herself to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word, thought, and deed. Tiffany’s beautiful spirit now makes Heaven all the more radiant and glorious. No more pain, no more suffering, but peace and joy. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Tiffany is survived by her mother and father, Dwight and Dianne Baker; her sisters, Trisha, Christy, Angie, and Barbie; brothers, Curtis, Derek, and David.  She is also survived by her eternal companion, Jason Fackrell, who loved her dearly and will forever be grateful for the 14 wonderful years he was blessed to be her husband.

After a courageous battle that stretched into decades, Tiffany passed away peacefully at the U of U Hospital in the presence of her mother and husband with many of her family in a nearby room. We love you, Tiffany, our precious angel with the beautiful smile.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at the St. George Main Street Chapel, 166 S. Main, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Monday, Feb. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, and also Tuesday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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(July 27, 1942 – January 26, 2015)

Eldon Kenneth Purdie, 72, of Hurricane, Utah, returned to his Heavenly home Monday morning January 26, 2015, after an extended illness. Eldon was born July 27, 1942, in Winnebago, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Melva Purdie.

Eldon enjoyed playing sports in his younger years, as he got older he enjoyed watching them. After graduating, Eldon joined the Army and was later honorably discharged. He then went on helping to build the schools in Washington County, all over Utah and Nevada. He enjoyed his coffee and breakfast at Bishop’s Café.

Eldon is survived by two grandsons, Michael and Lee and two great-grandsons; three brothers, Charles “Chuck” Purdie of Minnesota, Don Purdie of Minnesota, John Purdie of the Philippine Islands; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his second wife, Joanne Purdie; stepson, Thomas Fjermestad; son, Jim Purdie and daughter, Lori Purdie (from a previous marriage).

Funeral Services

• Graveside services with military honors will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(October 19, 1918 – January 29, 2015)

Ivin Sandberg, age 96, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on January 29, 2015. He was born in Washington, Utah, on October 19, 1918, to Elmer and May Barlocker Sandberg.

After high school he served his country in the United States Navy. He married Marion Cobbs on December 27, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ivin is survived by his two daughters Lynda (Bill) Kreitlow of Las Vegas, Nevada, Paula (Kim) Larsen of St George, Utah; a sister Ora Milne of St George, Utah; four grandchildren, Wade, Stacy, Sonja, Katrina; and four great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Parkdale Ward Chapel 4040 East Wyoming Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• A visitation will be held Friday, from 9-10 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel.
• Interment will be at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, Nevada at noon.

Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at the Boulder City Family Mortuary website.

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(July 26, 1928 – February 2, 2015)

Ann Huckaby passed away February 2, 2015, in St. George, Utah. She was born July 26, 1928, in Princeton, New Jersey, to Antonio D. and Elitha Mae (Shepard) Adamo. At an early age her family moved to Redlands, California.

She attended school in Redlands, California, and graduated High School in Oceanside, California.

Her interests in community service led her to membership with the Cotton Women’s Club serving as President in 1967.  She also served two terms as President of the San Bernadino Community Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary.  She was appointed by Gov. Brown of California to serve on a board of the California Hospital Association in the early 1970’s.  She was a docent for the Kimberely Crest Historical Home and later for the San Bernardino County Museum.

Ann loved to sing and with her beautiful voice sang with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Redlands and in later years with Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Yucaipa, California.

She is survived by her husband, T. Edward Huckaby and children: Clay Huckaby (Cathye) of St. George, Utah, and Patricia Huckaby-Spittler (Samuel) of Hallettsville, Texas; 10 grandchildren: Eric Huckaby of St. George, Utah, Jeff Huckaby (Melissa) of Grand Terrace, California, Jared Huckaby of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Clark Huckaby (Stephanie) of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Christopher Meadows (Alex) of Mainz, Germany, Maralee Meadows (Brian) of Williams, Arizona, David Spittler (Michelle) of Bryan, Texas, Kathryn Spittler of Rexburg, Idaho, Carl Logan Spittler of Hallettsville, Texas, and Robert Lane Spittler of College Station, Texas; and 11 great grandchildren: Kashmier Huckaby, Kyra Huckaby, Jody Corria, Jade Huckaby, Cecilia Meadows, Dominick Meadows, Tommy Meadows, Robin Meadows, Brooklyn Spittler, Blake Huckaby, and Carter Huckaby.

Funeral Services

• A Catholic Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George.
• A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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