(March 14, 1937 – January 31, 2015) 

Gary Eugene Holt, age 78, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2015, of heart failure. We will miss our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, born March 14, 1937, in Cedar City, Utah, to Howard A. and Verna Burnham Holt.

Gary was raised in Enterprise, served a full-time mission in the Central States Mission, and graduated from Dixie State. He later attended Utah State University where he met his beautiful wife, Joyce Hatch. In 1966 he received his Masters of Education Degree from Montana State University. He loved teaching and developing strong church programs for seminary and institute students.

He was a hard worker, had a love of working his land, and spent several years in Enterprise growing crops and teaching seminary. His greatest joy was service to his church. He served throughout his lifetime in several bishoprics, stake mission leadership, and a variety of other callings. He and his wife served two missions, one in Vanuatu, Fiji and one in Warm Springs, Nevada.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Holt; children: Michael, Danny, Laurie, Maria, Lisa, Gary, William, and Amber; and 26 wonderful grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Deon, Lana Gale, Jack, and Jan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marilyn Jones.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills LDS 4^th Ward Chapel, 750 East Ft. Pierce Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-7 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, and Saturday, from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Holt Family Cemetery, Enterprise, 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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(October 30, 1926 – February 2, 2015)

Susana Mary Schneider Swope Doty passed away February 2, 2015, in her home in St. George, Utah, at age 88, in the loving care of her children. She was born October 30, 1926, in Santa Monica, California, to John and Hilda Georgi Schneider.

Susana married Arthur William Swope in 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and later divorced. In 1955, she married Warren Winslow Doty in Ely, Nevada, and then later divorced.

Susana is survived by her sisters, Georgina Schneider Erickson and Bonnie Barker Larson; brother, Richard Barker; children, Cheryl “Bunny” Swope Young (Lanny “Bake”), Terry Swope (Vicki), Chip Doty (Karen), Jennifer Doty Dockstader (Jim), and Roxanne Doty Winder (Kirby); 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by mother and father; brothers, Orin Barker and Lynn Barker; and grandson, Jason Swope.

Susana spent her childhood in Salt Lake City and attended West High School. She moved to Ely, Nevada, then to Duchesne, Utah, where she raised her family and worked as a secretary at the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Department and as a legal secretary. Later Susana moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she was a personal Secretary for Federal Judge David Sam for many years until her retirement to St. George, Utah.

Mom had a love of learning, reading, traveling, and attending the opera. She served as a Duchesne Deputy Sheriff for 12 years. She also enjoyed being in Duchesne Community Theater productions. She loved getting to know her grandchildren and attending all the blessings and baptisms of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom was an active member of the LDS Church Pineview Ward and served as a missionary in the St. George Bishop’s Storehouse.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George.
• A viewing will be held Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary and also on Saturday, Feb. 7 from noon-1 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City.
• Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Joseph D. Te, oncologist, and staff, and Dixie Home and Hospice.

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

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(May 4, 1930 – February 2, 2015)

Kenneth Lester Larson, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2015, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.

Ken was born May 4, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lester Oscar and Bessie Petersen Larson. He married Elaine Robinson on August 17, 1951, and they were sealed for time and eternity in the St. George Temple on December 12, 2003.

Ken spent his boyhood in Granger, Utah, where he attended Monroe School and graduated from Granite High School. He got his first job at about age 13 working on the farm at Winder Diary and later on he delivered milk for the dairy. He joined the Utah National Guard, 191^st Fighter Bomber Squadron, while attending the University of Utah. He was called to active duty in 1951, during the Korean conflict. While on active duty, he participated in the atmospheric nuclear bomb test at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada (operation Tumbler-Snapper). He later went to work for Hercules (now Alliant) at Bacchus, Utah, where he retired after 30 years.

Ken was a devoted husband and family man. He truly loved the years he spent coaching his boys in Little League Baseball. Ken held numerous positions in the LDS Church; his favorite calling was in the Mutual Presidency working with the youth. Ken loved to read; there was always a book nearby—usually a history book.

After retirement, Ken and Elaine moved to St. George. They enjoyed traveling and their many cruises, especially the two week cruise of Western Europe with another week touring the British Isles. They also enjoyed bowling with the Senior Funtimers League. They had many friends and enjoyed the time spent with them. Ken was a former Vice Commander of American Legion Post 90 and truly loved serving on the Ritual Team.

Ken is survived by his loving companion Elaine; his three children, Jodie (Emmett), Mark (Mindy), and Roger (Kris); eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Spring Gardens Assisted Living and the Southern Utah Veterans Home for the love and care they gave Ken during the short time he was with them.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Graveside services will be held Monday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley, Utah.

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

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(June 1, 1958 – February 2, 2015)

Robert Reed Kelly, Sr., passed away in his home on February 2, 2015, at the age of 56 in St. George, Utah.  He was born June 1, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Morris and Francis Kelly.

Robert was in the US Navy and served on the USS Hector.

Robert enjoyed outdoor activities, music, food and loved his family.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife Mary Kelly, ex-wife Linda Kelly Zupo; children: Dawn, Kaylene, Christina, and Robert Jr.; step-daughter Cheyenne Sanders; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. for a visitation and full military honors at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

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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(September 22, 1920 – February 6, 2015)

Marie Cox Broderick, age 94, passed away quietly on Friday, February 6, 2015, at her home, while she was sleeping. She was born September 22, 1920, in Rockville, Utah, to Arthur Delano and Cora Haight Cox. She married her sweetheart, Clement H. Broderick, from Emery, Utah, in the St. George LDS Temple on September 16, 1941.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions, including Relief Society President, Temple Worker and served a mission with her husband. She loved Family History and making quilts. She also loved singing duets with her husband as she played her accordion to his guitar, entertaining at many places. She will be missed by family and friends.

Her siblings are: Alma (Angie) Cox, Elmer (Pauline) Cox, Lenna (Art) Wilcock, Robert Lenoir (Mary) Cox, Evan (Mathelyn) Cox, Bernice (LaMar) Broderick, Amelda (Budd) Wilcox, Luelma Bradford and Sherwin (Ann Marie) Broderick.

Marie has 10 children: Glenna (Larry) Fletcher, Anita (Alma) Fletcher, Janeen Jensen (Richard), Roger (Linda) Broderick, Joyce (Dennis) Johnson, Bert (Maggie) Broderick, Viona (Dave) Evans, Betty Martin, LaVon (Janiece) Broderick and Antone (Kara) Broderick; 47 grandchildren; and 96 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at the St. George LDS Flood Street Chapel, 85 South 400 East, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, and on Saturday, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the LDS Chapel prior to services.
• Interment will be held Monday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Emery City Cemetery, Emery, 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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(June 6, 1921 – February 7, 2015)

Phil Ervil Squire, 93, passed away February 7, 2015, in St. George, Utah. He was born June 6, 1921, in LaVerkin, Utah, to Loren DeLance and Amelia Sanders Squire. He was sealed to Ruth Hafen, 72 years ago on March 24, 1943, in the St. George Temple while home on furlough from the US Army.

His early life was spent in LaVerkin playing sports, hunting, fishing and anything he could do outdoors with his brothers. Phil especially loved playing baseball. He served in WWII and with the 213^th Battalion in Korea. He was office manager for OK Tire Service, worked at McKnight’s Sporting Goods, served on the St. George City Council, and as a volunteer on the Arizona Strip with the BLM.

Always an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many positions including several Bishoprics, as Bishop, High Councilor, and he loved teaching the gospel.  He served a full time mission with his wife at the St. George Historical Sites. For 21 years he served as a sealer in the St. George Temple.

Phil is survived by his wife Ruth and five children; Bonnie (Don) Andrus, Phyllis (Steve) Snow, Jan (Beverly) Squire, Sharlene (Richard) Williams, and Amelia Ann (Michael) Herder, 17 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren, his brothers; Don, DuWayne, Adrien, Scott, and sisters, LoRene Turner and Sandra Howard.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers DeLance and Gerald, infant sister and grandson Landon S. Williams.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the East Stake Center in St. George.
• A visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary and on Friday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers we invite you to donate to a worthy cause.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Clark Staheli and Deni for their selfless and constant care of our parents.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of the Spilsbury Mortuary. Friends and family are invited to sign Phil’s online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(August 22, 1930 – February 7, 2015)

Ellsworth Richard Moss, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015, at the Veterans Facility in Ivins, Utah, with his loving, eternal companion at his side.

Richard was born August 22, 1930, to Ruby Richards and Ellsworth Frances Moss in Buffalo, New York. He always loved music and art.

At the age of 12 he entered a contest and won first prize and a scholarship to Albright Knox Art School in New York. At 14 he joined a musicians union so he could play music with his father. He played all percussion instruments but loved the drums. He played piano and organ. At 15 he joined the Civil Air Patrol and played the snare drum in the marching band. He tried to join the navy but they found out how old he was and he was sent home.

At 16 he joined the Naval Reserve. In 1951, when the Korean War broke out, he joined the Air Force and in 1952 he went to war. He served in a MASH unit when the hospital was overrun and he was taken a POW. After the war, he was stationed in Puerto Rico and he flew in a B-36 and was known as a triple threat – pilot, radioman and tail gunner. He travelled all over the world. He was a true hero and patron and his family and friends loved to hear the stories of his military service.

After he was discharged from the service, he went back to school at night while repairing televisions and radios during the day. He eventually earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

He married Phyllis Goulette and together they had two sons. They later divorced and Richard and his boys moved to California where he met and married his eternal companion, Joan Carol Jacobson. They were married May 28, 1977, and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Oakland, California Temple on their anniversary in 1982.

Richard had many jobs over the years in the semi-conductor industry and eventually became an owner of Pacific Amplifier Corporation. He sold his business in the late 1990’s and retired to St. George, Utah.

Richard loved his family and the gospel. He loved to play music and even entertained the residents at the VA with his musical abilities.

Richard is survived by his wife Joan; his children: David (Chandra), Daniel (Julie), Steven (Melissa), Shannon (Greg); 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also, sister Marjorie (Jack), sister in law Arla Waymire and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harvey Moss and his daughter Michelle Laumatia.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington LDS Stake Center, 200 West Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center.
• Interment with military honors will be held at 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.

The family wishes to extend their love and appreciation to all those who served and cared for Richard with such loving kindness over the last few years. Special thanks to Dr. Stratford, Dr. Rutledge, The Wound Clinic, Southern Utah Veterans Home and their staff and the staff at Journey of Hope Hospice. A special thank you to the wonderful people in Bloomington First Ward.

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(-February 8, 2015)

Betty J. Honeycutt McKendrick Bach passed away February 8, 2015, in St. George, Utah.

She was born in Garfield, Utah, and raised in Magna. She married William C. McKendrick, April 11, 1947, and they lived in Tooele until his passing in 1978.

She met and married Robert Bach in 1981 and settled in St. George. She was a loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children: Daughter Debra McKendrick Mata (Fidencio); Granddaughter Heather Fisher (Steve); two great-great grandsons, Dra Stevenson and Jeremy Stevenson.

Funeral Services

• A private family gathering will be held at the interment site.

Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(1955 – February 5, 2015)

Larry Ward, 60, encircled in the arms of his eternal companion, Kelley Berrett Callaghan Ward, graduated with honors on February 5, 2015.

He was received by his loving parents, William T. and Juana Angell Ward, who preceded him in death.

Born in Whittier, California, Larry lived in various Southern California locations, Solvang being his favorite. He also spent over four years on the big island of Hawaii, in Pahoa. Some of his youth was spent in what he considered his true home – Rockville, Utah.

Being a talented architectural draftsman, school bus driver, paramedical examiner, nurseryman & farmer were all secondary to what he considered to be his most important role – that of a priesthood holder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His love for the Savior will be an example for many in the years to come, through the book he authored, ‘The Fifth Gospel’.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his son, Thomas, and grandchildren Zack, Ike, & Madison.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 12-1 p.m. prior to services at the Mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

Both Larry and Kelley would like to acknowledge and thank Alliance Hospice RN, Ethan Bunker, for his loving, expert, and generous care. Also, special thanks to Dr. Robert & Mary Pearson (and staff), and Dr. Steven Newman.

We are so appreciative of the members of the Kolob Canyon Ward and other New Harmony valley residents for their compassionate & loving service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund – or – take your family out for a special dinner together!

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

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 (May 5, 1922 – February 9, 2015)

Rada Laura Craner Matthews passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015, in St. George, Utah, where she had been living since November 2014. She was born on May 5, 1922, in Pella, Idaho, near Burley. She was the seventh of nine children born to John Thomas and Sarah Wells Craner.

Rada grew up working with her parents and siblings on a farm. She met Howard Matthews at a church dance and they were married in November 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

While living in Burley, Idaho, Howard was drafted to serve in World War II. Rada cared for their son, Larry, while Howard served in France. A second son, Kent, was born in 1949. After the war, the family lived in Idaho, then Alaska and then Washington D.C. where Howard worked for the U.S. Office of Education. During these years, Rada raised their two sons and worked as a medical secretary.

Upon Howard’s retirement, they moved to Bountiful, Utah where they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Together Rada and Howard worked in the Washington D.C., Salt Lake City and Bountiful LDS Temples. Throughout her life, Rada served others through her many callings in the LDS Church.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a good neighbor. She loved sending cards to friends and family and keeping a beautiful home and garden. She will be greatly missed.

Rada is survived by her sons: Larry (Alayne) of St. George and Kent (Kristine) of Salt Lake City; brother, Max Craner of Rexburg, Idaho; and beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Utah, Idaho, Ohio, Nevada and Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Matthews and grandson, Michael Matthews.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at noon at the Bountiful Hills LDS Ward Chapel, 1900 Bountiful Hills Drive, Bountiful, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Wednesday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Bountiful 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.

The family requests that all floral arrangements be sent through Arvin Flowers and Gifts, 801-298-3228.

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(March 26, 1993 – February 11, 2015)

Tyler W. Beshell, 21, passed away February 11, 2015. Tyler resided in the town of Virgin since 2003. He was born March 26, 1993, in Placerville, California, the son of Clyde and Ann Beshell. He attended Hurricane High School.

Tyler’s true interest in life was learning and working on motorized vehicles. His other interests were camping, off-roading, car shows, motocross racing and helping others with vehicle mechanical problems.

He is survived by his parents: Clyde and Ann of Virgin; sister, Ariana Rinaldi of Sparks, Nevada; brother, Dan Beshell of Las Vegas, Nevada; and sister, Stephanie Beshell of Brighton, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandmother, aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tyler will be extremely missed by his many friends and relatives. Everyone is sorry for the many trials, crossroads and demons which he faced. We all love you Tyler.

Funeral Services

• A visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon-1 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah.
• Private family graveside services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website.

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(July 9, 1976 – February 11, 2015)

In loving memory of our daughter and sister Blanca Olivia Chaveste.  She was born July 9, 1976, in Texas.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on February 11, 2015.  Blanca was raised in Utah in the LDS Church.

Blanca was a bubbly, outgoing, joyful woman.  She worked with Turn for over 15 years.  She enjoyed her work; they were her second family.

She was a great daughter, sister and mother.

Blanca is survived by her mother, Hortensia Alveno; father, Rigo Alveno; brother, Ricardo Chaveste; sisters: Maria Peregrina and Lourdes C. M. Peregrina; sister-in-law, Kay Chaveste; and son Nathan Chaveste.

She shall be missed but never forgotten.

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 21, 1928 – February 8, 2015)

Elizabeth Magsanide Corpus passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, February 8, 2015. She was born on November 21, 1928, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, to Mamerta Duldulao and Feliciano Cariaga Magsanide. Elizabeth married Philip Miguel Tacbian Corpus on December 13, 1944, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Elizabeth grew up in the sugar plantations on the islands of Maui and Kauai, finally settling with her parents and siblings in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii. She was in a church not far from the shores of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when the US fleet was attacked. During the war she helped her mother by ironing laundry for the soldiers.

Elizabeth won the Miss Liberty title when she was 14 for selling war bonds. As a teenager she sang on the Filipino radio station in Kahuku, Oahu, and became known as the Songbird of Waipahu.

After she married Philip she began her 42-year career as a waitress at Kelly’s Restaurant. She had a sharp mind, was witty, friendly, and told stories which held her audience’s attention and always brought laughter to any gathering she joined. Elizabeth loved to sew and crochet.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters Patricia (Neil) Holland of St. George, Utah; Ipolani (Sinclair) Lott of Glendale, California; grandsons Jonathan, Christopher, Eliot and Jeremy Holland; Joshua (Siobhan) and Christian (Melanie) Cook; and Tyler Lott; granddaughter Alanna (Micah) Naylor; great grandson Timothy Holland; great granddaughters Amanda Holland; Kathleen Carlson; Malia, Mikayla, and Zoey Cook; Sofia and Jasmine Cook; Liliana and Elora Naylor. Sisters Abelina (Gary) Edelstein of St. George, Utah, and Josephine (Herman) deGala of Denver, Colorado; also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her son, Artemio; husband Philip; parents Feliciano and Mamerta Magsanide; brothers Juan, Pedro, Alfred, and Frank; sisters, Tomasa and Virginia.

Funeral Services

• Utah Services
  • Funeral services will be on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills LDS Stake Center, 1130 East Brigham Road, St. George.
  • A viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center.
• Hawaii Services
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11:30 a.m. at Honolulu West LDS Stake Center 1723 Beckley Street (across from Farrington High) Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • A viewing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary 2233 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii and on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9-11 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
  • Interment will be on Saturday at the Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park, 22 Craigside Place, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • A luncheon will follow at Lanakila LDS Ward, 622 No. Judd Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

We express our gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and CNRs at the Dixie Regional Hospital and Coral Desert Rehabilitation facilities. Elizabeth was well cared for and she enjoyed all those who assisted with her care.

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

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(December 31, 1944 – February 12, 2015)

Roger Grant Condie, age 70, passed away February 12, 2015, in St. George, Utah, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born December 31, 1944, in Cedar City, Utah, to Edmund Grant and Blanche Opal Gillespie Condie. He attended school in Cedar City and the family moved to Hurricane where he graduated from high school. He attended CSU (now SUU) where he was schooled in architecture. He married Vicky Campbell June 5, 1964, and they had four children: Marcy, Trever, Micole and Brett. The family moved to Las Vegas and Roger and Vicky later divorced.

On January 12, 1983, he married Julie Jean Jones in Las Vegas, Nevada and she had two children: Jake and Gena. Roger and Julie were sealed in the Mt. Timpanogos LDS Temple January 12, 2013.

He continued to work in the masonry and construction business and then for over twenty years as a Certified Building Official in Las Vegas.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served diligently in all his callings.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; his children, Marcy Hamrick, Trever Condie both of Las Vegas, Micole (Gregg) Tafoya of Logandale, Nevada, Jake Michael Waggoner of Las Vegas, Gena Rae (Vincent) Ebarb of Hermosa Beach, California; his mother, Blanche Opal Leavitt of St. George; sister, LaWana (Carmen) Lamola of Las Vegas, DeNise (Leon) Pettit of Hurricane, Monte (Caroline) Lewis of St. George; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father E. Grant; son Brett; stepmother, whom he dearly loved, Loraine Condie; and sister Margo Stratton.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel, 1222 E. Brigham Road, St. George.
• Viewings will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George and Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

We acknowledge our thanks to Dixie Hospice nurses, Cindy, Georgia and Vanessa

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

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(February 9, 1937 – February 11, 2015)

R. Dee Olson, 78, passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, in St. George, Utah. The oldest of four children he was born in Rigby, Idaho, on February 9, 1937, to Ronald W Olson and Mavis Jean Jones.

Dee grew up in the Idaho Falls area, graduating from Bonneville High School in 1955, then serving his country by joining the U.S. Air Force from 1955–1959.

Dee had a successful 50-year truck driving career, traveling millions of miles without an incident.

He married JoAn McFate Autry on July 17, 2010. They spent their short loving time together living in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in the summer, spending their winters in Saint George, Utah. He is survived by his wife, mother, Brothers Vaughn (Susan) Olson and Monte (Mary) Olson. Dee had four children from a previous marriage to Kay Martin Griffin, which he is also survived by; daughter Sheila Jones, Rich (Sherrie) Olson, Shane Olson, Chad (Ronda) Moore and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; too damn many to list.

Dee was preceded in death by his father and younger brother Stewart Olson.

“Farewell my friend. It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life. I have no regrets what so ever; save the pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts who love and care … and the strings pulling at my heart and soul … the strong arms that held me up when my own strength let me down. At every turning of my life I came across good friends, friends who stood by me, even when the time raced me by. Farewell, farewell my friends, I smile and bid you goodbye. No, shed no tears for I need them not, all I need is your smile. If you feel sad, do think of me as for that is what I’ll like when you live in the hearts of those you love, remember, then you never die.” (Gitanjali Ghei)

The family wishes to thank ALL of the staff at Dixie Regional Hospital the care of which we have never seen before, Will of the U of U Dialysis Center for his true compassion and caring, and the great people of Hospice that made Dee’s transition bearable and peaceful.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Hurricane LDS Chapel 6th Ward, 677 South 700 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at Fielding Memorial Cemetery in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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

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(March 2, 1942 – February 8, 2015)

Larry Severson, age 72, passed away February 8, 2015, in Ivins, Utah. Larry was born in Fargo, North Dakota, March 2, 1942. He attended school in Fargo graduating from Fargo Central High School. He entered the US Army shortly after graduating and was stationed in Germany. He was there when President Kennedy made his famous Berlin speech. After his military service he returned to Fargo and attended North Dakota State University graduating with a major in Mechanical Engineering.

He worked for Branick Manufacturing in West Fargo, North Dakota. He then went to work for Bandag Inc. in Muscaline, Iowa. He retired from there and moved to Ivins, Utah.

He had a life-long love of automotive interests which included drag racing with his Chevy six and then rebuilding and restoring many vehicles. He attended car shows locally and nationally. Friendships were formed based on the love of cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ella Severson, and his brother Don Severson. Surviving family members are special friend Carol Cummins, cousins Diane Stenso, Ray Severson, Patricia Pleton, Delores Smith and Ed Stalheim.

Funeral Services

• A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook and receive instructions for a live webcast at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(March 18, 1936 – February 14, 2015)

Annetta Thompson Ames, “Netta,” our dear mother, grandmother and friend, lost her battle with ALS and died peacefully at her home on February 14, 2015. She left just in time to be with her eternal sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. She was born March 18, 1936, in Elwood, Utah, to Trent Carroll and Annie Elizabeth Grant Thompson.  She married Charles “Bud” Ames on July 14, 1957, in the Logan LDS Temple.

Netta was amazing. After losing her husband, to ALS, 10 years ago she has tirelessly given her time to her family, the LDS Church and her community through volunteering at the IHC Hospital and with the DUP. She was devastated after learning in November 2014, that she also had ALS. It took its toll on her very fast.  It wasn’t long before she was bedridden, and she lost her ability to speak. However, she never lost her ability to let us know that she loved us.  She fought a good fight, and left this world as a warrior for good.

She will be terribly missed by her family: Trent Ames, Jim (Holli) Ames, Carl (Leisa) Ames, Dan (Denise) Ames and Tareisa (Anthony) Ashford; with 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother.  Her family was so precious to her.

The family gives their thanks to all of the wonderful caregivers who were with her to the end: Dixie Hospice Care, especially Brittany; wonderful neighbors; friends; sisters and most of all, her nurse “George”, and her daughter-in-law Denise.

Mom, we know you are in a happier place, surrounded by those you love and who love you. May you continue your work in Heaven, as you have done so valiantly here on earth.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m., in the Ivins LDS Chapel, 260 East 1060 South, Ivins, Utah.
• Viewings will be Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ivins LDS Chapel and Friday, Feb. 20 from 10- 10:45 a.m., prior to services in the Chapel.
• Interment will be Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Millville City Cemetery, Millville, Utah, followed by a luncheon at the Nibley Ward Chapel, 130 West 2600 South, Nibley, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(1927 – February 13, 2015)

Josephine “Jo” Reber passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of February 13, 2015.  Jo, as her family and friends affectionately called her, died of natural causes at the age of 88.  She lost her long time sweetheart and husband, Spencer, on April 13, 2012.

Josephine graduated from Dixie High School and shortly thereafter Josephine and Spencer were married in the St. George LDS Temple in May of 1946.  Jo and Spencer enjoyed 65 wonderful years of marriage. She served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for all of her life and together, they served an LDS mission to Switzerland from 1994 to 1996.

In her adult life she went back to school and got her teaching degree and taught elementary school for several years in the San Francisco Bay area. After her husband’s retirement in 1989, they moved back to Southern Utah and settled in St. George and Pine Valley. Together they were able to travel to many places making many close and lasting friends.  She was the family matriarch and an incredible example of selfless love and service to everyone she came into contact with, especially all of her six children, 31 grandchildren, and 62 great grandchildren.

She and Spencer loved the outdoors and built a beautiful cabin in Pine Valley, which they named Schangnau after the family’s origins in Switzerland. Together they spent nine months out of every year in Pine Valley where they were constantly visited by family and friends. She is survived by her six adult children, from the oldest to the youngest: Michael Spencer (Yvonne), Randy Thomas (Jillyn), Jeffrey Lynn (Susan), Abby Ann (Mike), Christopher Lloyd (Julie), and Larry Ernest (Boni), and their Tahitian daughter, Hutia (Peter).

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Pine Valley Chapel, 50 West Main Street, Pine Valley, Utah.
• Visitations will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to services at the Pine Valley Chapel.
• Internment will be in the Pine Valley Cemetery.

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

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(June 25, 1933 – February 13, 2015)

David Golden Coon, 81, died February 13, 2015. David was born June 25, 1933, to Wilford and Zula Morgan Coon, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Cyprus High School in 1951. He married Janice Rushton Coon on November 6, 1953, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were married 61 years.

David was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as branch president of the Hunter Hills Singles Branch for four and a half years. David and his wife also served as lead missionaries at the bishop’s storehouse, in St. George, Utah, for one and a half years. His other callings were; stake sunday school president, stake seventies president and gospel doctrine teacher.

David worked for Kennecott Copper for 30 years and was union vice president for many years. After retiring from Kennecott, he sold real estate for 10 years, and later was president of the Leeds Water Company.

David enjoyed spending time with his family. He coached his sons’ baseball teams for seven years. He enjoyed gardening, hiking, and watching BYU games.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Coon; their seven children, Calla (Paul) Widerburg, Jared (Judy) Coon, Tammy Drake, Aaron (Kristen) Coon, Paul (Jodie) Coon, Adam Coon, and Goldie (Brandon) Bonewell.

He received great joy from his 30 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Verla (Rumel) Whithers. David was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford and Zula Coon; and sisters, Leona Bergstrom and Laree Coon.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 South Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7-8 p.m. and Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Leeds City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Janice Coon for the family missionary fund.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family unable to come to the services are able to watch the funeral live online, enter the event #7757 and the password ETT4X.

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(December 21, 1934 – February 15, 2015)

Our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Shirley Arlene Spence went to live with her Heavenly Father and her husband, Jack Spence, in Heaven on Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born December 21, 1934, in San Francisco, California, daughter of Minnette Landers and James Estrada. Shirley married the love of her life, John “Jack” in San Francisco, California on February 22, 1957.

Shirley was very active in her community while she and Jack lived in Pleasanton, California for 22 years and then St. George, Utah, for the last 11 years. Shirley leaves behind many very close friends who lovingly shared their lives with her.

Shirley was converted and baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She whole heartedly shared her love, caring and giving heart and her friendship and has lived as a great example of Christ like love.

Surviving Shirley are her sons, Steven James Spence and Shon Joseph Spence and wife Cindee Spence; granddaughters Minnette, Sarah and Emily Spence; sister in-law Sandra Richardson; nephew Neal Notaro and wife Carol Notaro; niece, Doreen DiCiccio; uncle, John Wood; niece, Chellene Wood mother of Lauren and Emma; and many many friends.

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