(January 2, 1934 – 2015)

Terry W. Bleak, our Dad, was born in St. George, Utah, to Evelyn Terry Bleak and Willard Bleak on January 2, 1934.  The Dixie Sun was the Lord’s gift to Dad since “Terry” and “cold weather” were mutually exclusive. Dad’s early years were spent riding horses, raising sheep and working for his parents.

In 1955, he met and married a Hurricane Utah woman who held his heart for 60 years, Mary Jane Sullivan Bleak.   “Sixty Years of Marital Bliss and not a cross word between ‘em”  … okay, maybe one or two.

After marrying, Mom and Dad moved to California for a short amount of time. Then Terry threw caution to the wind moving to the Midwest planting deep roots in South Bend, Indiana, for the next 35 years. They had three daughters, Kimberly Ann Orndorff (Chris Orndorff) Mapleton, Utah, Tammy Bleak, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, and Jamie Lynn Bentley (Jay Bentley), West Jordan, Utah.

Shortly after marrying, Dad became involved in the health spa business, to which he dedicated his professional life. He was a man of integrity and optimism. He retired in 1996.

Terry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities: Sunday School Teacher, Stake Missionary, Bishop, High Councilman, and Stake President.  All those he served loved him.

If there’s anything that sums Terry up, it was that he could do anything – and do it well.  At the age of 13, he was the youngest scout in Utah to earn his Eagle.   He didn’t just ride horses; he rode the horses nobody else could ride. He was a self-taught carpenter who could build anything and it was in this area that Terry enjoyed spending a great deal of his time. Dad was an exceptional pilot of small planes, smart businessman, and a wonderful provider, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was fiercely proud and protective of his family.

Mom and Dad finally moved back to Toquerville, Utah, in 2002 to stay warm, while Dad built their current home in Silver Reef (Leeds).  Dad spent his last years building a beautiful home where his beloved desert was his back yard, and Pine Valley and the southern Utah red rock were the views out his windows.

We are comforted because we know he’s finally warm without his Carhartts, he’s riding ol’ Skid (and Danni – thanks for shaping her up Dad), hugging Bill and Evelyn, and watching over his sweetheart Mary Jane and the rest of us  We love and miss you more than we can say Dad.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Evelyn Bleak.

Terry is survived by his wife Mary Jane, his sister Billie Frei, seven grandchildren, Connor and Jason (Erika) Orndorff, Bailee, Blade and Keaton Bentley, Mariah and Jordan Fielding, six beautiful great-grandchildren, a niece and nephews.

Our love and thanks to Dixie Home Rehab and Hospice, who respectfully and tenderly cared for Terry. A special thanks to Kathy Swenson, Leana Engle and the Leeds 2^nd Ward for their support at a most difficult time.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Leeds Chapel, 75 North Main, Leeds.
• A viewing will be held on Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel, and on Friday, Feb. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.

Friends and family are invited to sign Terry’s guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(August 19, 1928 – February 15, 2015)

Gordon Wesley Sullivan, 86, passed away February 15, 2015. He was born August 19, 1928, in St. George, Utah, to Gordon and Blanche Beckstrom Sullivan.

On July 22, 1951, Wes married Mary Ellen Larson in Henderson, Nevada, and went on to live in Cedar City, Utah, where they had their son, Michael and daughter, Colette. Their second son, Donald, was born in St. George, Utah, and their second daughter, Teresa, was born in Casper, Wyoming.

Wes’ fondest memories were from when he lived in a sheep wagon on the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming where he built fences, sheared sheep, and raised three small children. Mary Ellen and Wes traveled and hiked their way throughout Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. His favorite summer was spent following the Lewis and Clark Trail.

He was also a miner at the Nevada Test Site, and later worked in construction where he helped build many of the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. After retiring and returning to St. George, they took tremendous pride in their grandchildren, and were always attending concerts, ball games, plays, and other activities they were involved in. He and Mary also explored every backcountry road in the St. George area.

Wes is survived by his children, Michael (Laurie) Sullivan of Henderson Nevada; Colette (Thomas) Hurley of Las Vegas, Nevada; Donald (Neena Merrill) Sullivan of Cedar City, Utah; and Teresa (Russell) Turner of St. George, Utah; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann Nyman, Joseph (Bud) Sullivan, Margaret Lackner, and Paul Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rita, Emma, Carol, and Maxine; his infant daughter, Lisa; and infant grandson, Gregory Hurley.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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(January 27, 1927 – February 16, 2015)

On February 16, 2015, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Kay A. Hale, age 88, peacefully left his earthly home to reunite with his one true love, MarJean V. Hale.

Of faithful pioneer heritage, Kay was the sixth in a family of eight boys and one girl born in Afton, Wyoming, on January 27, 1927, to Louis Holbert (Whitey) Hale and Lois Angelia Allred. Kay was active in sports and outdoor activities throughout his life. He graduated with the class of 1945 from Star Valley High School, where he met and fell in love with MarJean Vail. They were married for time and all eternity on September 2, 1947, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Kay accepted a position with Mountain Fuel Supply Company and made Murray, Utah, his home, where he and MarJean raised their children, inspiring them by example with faithful and virtuous principles, teaching them to work hard and to love and cheerfully serve mankind.

Kay worked for Mountain Fuel until he retired at age 55. To Kay, people were the most important piece of life, and he made friends wherever he went. He became involved in the Murray Rotary Club, the Murray Chamber of Commerce, and the Lions Club, where he served the community and provided humanitarian support at home and abroad.

To Kay, service to the Lord was where he found his greatest joy. He faithfully served throughout his life in many positions within the LDS church. After retirement, Kay and MarJean were called on a mission together to the Atlanta Georgia Temple, where Kay served as a sealer.

Following their mission, they moved to St. George, Utah, where Kay served as Branch President. Kay and MarJean were about to submit papers to serve another mission, when he was called to serve as a sealer in the St. George Utah Temple. He served 30 years in this capacity before being called home.

Kay is survived by his two appreciative children: daughter, Lori Johanson (Mitch); son, Scott V. Hale (Jeannine); brothers Roen A. Hale (Judy) and Aldon L. Hale (Ellen); and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart and parents; brothers Rex, Ted, Lyle, and Dee; sister, Beverly Petersen; and great-granddaughter, Taylor.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m., at the North Ridge LDS Chapel, 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah.
• A viewing will be Saturday, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to services at the chapel, and Friday, Feb. 20, from 5-7 p.m. also at the chapel.
• Internment will be on Monday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street, Murray, Utah.

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

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(1931 – February 18, 2015)

I came into this world in 1931, born in Mercy Hospital, Denver, Colorado.  I am preceded in death by my mother, Anna Filson who passed May 17, 1940, at the age of 42, my brother, Tom who was killed on Leyte Island on December 20, 1944, my father, Henderson Downing Filson, who died on September 6, 1966, my step-mother, Ethel Filson, my sister Leila Berrien and my daughter Kevlin Michele who died on July 6, 2011.

I am survived by my wife of 63 years, Marie Israel Filson, my daughters Julie Filson, of Englewood, Colorado, and Laurie Sletten of Dallas, Oregon, as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

As a child growing up in the Depression, I have some memories of the hardships experienced by folks of that period.  I know my father had to ride the rails in search of jobs outside of Colorado and even returned to the ring as a fighter at age 33, in order to make money for us. Times were difficult for most people and survival was the key.

I attended elementary schools in Englewood, Colorado, Salt Lake City, and Lakewood, Colorado.  My junior high school years were in Lakewood, Colorado, and San Leandro, California.  I graduated from Lakewood, High School in 1949.

I had begun my work career at age 15, working after school and on weekends for a trucking firm, where I managed to learn the business from a veteran businessman, my father.  I worked 48 hours per week during the school year and more during the summers.  I still managed to graduate with my class in high school.  I found early on that there was little athletic talent and my father discouraged me from boxing..too prone to injury.

After high school I continued in the trucking business and when the company changed hands, the new manager encouraged me to continue with my education while still working.  It was at this propitious moment that I met my future partner and wife Marie.  Finding this woman and eventual mate was the most important period in my life and continued to be until my demise. We were married April 15, 1951.

I worked in the trucking business until 1954, when I went with P Lorrilard Tobacco for a few months and then with General Foods, Jello Products Div.  I left the latter job to go into business with my father in Motor Freight Sales and we represented 17 firms at one time.  That business was doomed by the recession of 1957-8.   Marie and I had three beautiful red headed daughters during this period. After leaving my own business, I worked in sales for Interstate Freight Lines and as District Manager for a small local carrier.

In 1959 I felt the need for growth and a new direction..  I returned to school, while working for my last employer, and finished my teaching degree at U of Denver in 1962.  I gained a teaching position at Valverde Elementary School in Denver, under the tutelage of Joseph Hynes.  I was appointed assistant to the principal in 1966 and worked in that position and school until 1971, when I was chosen Teacher of the year.

It was at this time we decided to teach overseas.  Marie got a position as an English television teacher and I taught middle school in American Samoa.  In my second year on the island I was asked to serve as supervisor of Elementary schools.   While in Samoa, we traveled to New Zealand, Fiji, and Western Samoa.   Our achievements included garnering some lifelong friends from island residents and colleagues. We then returned to Denver and the Denver system, where I taught at Eagleton, and Samuels Elementary Schools and Hamilton Junior high.

In 1977 we set off for another adventure, teaching on Kwajalein, Marshall Island for Global Associates, again reaping a new cadre of friends and great experiences.  Our travels included Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand.

In 1979 we returned to Denver where I finished my teaching career at Hamilton Junior High and Henry Middle School.

Marie and I retired from the Denver Schools in 1988, traveled extensively, moved to Princeville, Kauai, in 1996 and then to Washington, Utah, in 2004.

John died February 18, 2015, greatly loved and mourned.

Funeral Services

• Friends are invited to the home for food, drinks and memories on Feb. 28, from 2-5 p.m.

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

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(April 28, 1928 – February 21, 2015)

Carolyn returned to her Heavenly Home on February 21, 2015.  She was born April 28, 1928, in Herrin, Illinois, to Homer G. Reinbold and Mary Eva Hopkins.

She spent her childhood and grew up in Herrin.  She started taking violin lessons at the age of five and was very active in musical events throughout her life.  She also played her flute and piccolo in the concert and marching bands.  She attended Southern Illinois University on a music scholarship with her violin.  She graduated from SIU with honors and joined the U.S. Army to study physical therapy.

While in physical therapy school, she also took flying lessons and got her private pilot’s license.  She became a registered physical therapist in 1952.  She spent two years in the U.S. Army and 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a physical therapist (except for two years when she was a member of the U.S. Air Force Pistol Team; the only woman ever assigned to that team).  She retired from the military on July 1, 1972, as a Lieutenant Colonel, and moved to her home in Bloomington, Utah, that same day.

She lived in several places in the continental United States, in Alaska, Germany and the Philippines.  She traveled extensively on all seven continents and in some seventy countries.

Carolyn was a convert, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1965, and was an active member serving as a teacher in the sunday school and relief society, as the relief society secretary – treasurer and visiting teacher, temple ordinance worker, supervisor in data entry and patriarch transcriber.  She liked to take the girls to camp in the summertime where she taught them archery.  She was an avid genealogist.

Carolyn was a nature lover, appreciating and enjoying all of Heavenly Father’s creations.  She never married.  Her beloved pets were her “children”.  She had “adopted” three sons (Korean, Mexican and American) and a daughter and three granddaughters (Korean, Chinese and Mexican).

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, brother Grover, and niece Kimberly.  She is survived by two nieces: Cynthia Ann Blackledge of Morehead, Kentucky, Mary Elizabeth Schepman of San Jose, California, and one nephew: Stewart G. Reinbold of North Bend, Washington.

Carolyn wanted to thank everyone who helped make her life the full, rich, exciting life it was.  There are copies of her autobiography “Life Is What You Make It” in libraries in Herrin, Illinois; Southern Illinois University; Dixie State University; and Washington County Utah Library.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be Thursday, from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services at Metcalf Mortuary.
• Internment will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, Illinois with her parents, grandparents and other family members.

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

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(July 13, 1983 – February 22, 2015)

Tyler William Reeve, age 31, passed away February 22, 2015, in Heber, Utah. He was born July 13, 1983, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, the son of William and Carol Reeve.

Tyler was a remarkably talented and self-taught musician, artist, and web developer. He spent his life dedicated to these talents. He desired to bring light and happiness into the lives of others.

Tyler is survived by his parents William and Carol of St. George, Utah; his sister, Debbie (Mike) of Eagle Mountain, Utah; his brother, Robert (Jennifer) of Laredo, Texas; his brother, Jared (Amanda) of Peoria, Illinois; his sister Julie (Chris) of St. George, Utah; his brother Matt (Kirsten) of St. George, Utah; his grandmother Aldus of St. George, Utah.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at Metcalf Mortuary.
• 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.

In lieu of flowers, we hope you will do something special with your loved ones.

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(August 4, 1920 – February 19, 2015)

Mary Maxine Abel Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Gilbert, Arizona, on Thursday, February 19, 2015, of natural causes.

She was born August 4, 1920, to Lila Hilma Jensen and Harold Greville Abel in Lewiston, Utah, but was raised in Weston, Idaho. She has one sister, Christine Purvis. She and Christine were both raised by their grandmother, Anne Christine Jensen, from Denmark, after their mother died of cancer and their father died in a car accident when they were two and three years old.

She married Harley Davis Smith on December 12, 1940 in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. After marrying, they took turns living one year in Oklahoma and the next in Oregon. They also lived in Farmington, New Mexico, before settling in St. George, Utah. They had four children, three girls and one boy.

She was the St. George city recorder for 18 years. She served under four mayors and also remembers helping interview a very young Gary Esplin from BYU looking to do an externship, later becoming her boss as the city manager. She was very proud to serve the city of St. George for all those years and always wanted people to know that when she took the job as city recorder “her” city was seven square miles.

Maxine was a social butterfly and loved to spend time with friends. She joined the Dixie Sewing Club, not to sew however, just to talk! She was a member of the club since 1966. She loved those ladies dearly.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings and was always willing and ready to serve anyone in need.

She will be affectionately remembered by her children and grandchildren. She was always so witty and funny and loved to be silly. One of her favorite sayings was “I hope when I die, I turn into something good to eat!” She also warned all of her grandkids “don’t take any wooden nickels!”

She is survived by her children Jolene (Dan) Saline, Clinton, Utah;  Sherryl Pfoutz, St. George, Utah; Steven Harley (Sandy) Smith, Clinton, Utah; Kelley (Devery) Snow, Gilbert, Arizona; 25 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren with four on the way; one great-great grandchild; and her sister Christine Purvis of Farmington, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Davis Smith; daughter in-law, Jeanne Smith; great grandchildren: Spencer Lee Bateman and Lindy Sherryl Riddle; her mother, father, grandparents, and numerous extended family members.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Snow Canyon LDS Ward Chapel, 1610 North Dixie Downs Road, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, from 7-9 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be 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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(September 29, 1934 – February 18, 2015)

William Leon Stevenson, age 80, passed away on February 18, 2015, in St. George, Utah.  He was born on September 29, 1934, in Cedar City, Utah, to William Edward and Alice La Verne Stevenson.

Leon grew up in Cedar City, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada.  He attended College of Southern Utah where he met Winnie Nell Heywood. They married on July 15, 1955, in the St. George LDS Temple.  They lived in North Las Vegas, Nevad,a for 18 years before moving to Walnut, California, where they lived for 26 years until retiring to Santa Clara, Utah.

Leon was an advertising and sales promotions manager for the west coast for Sears and worked in the retail industry for 30 years. He also was an operations manager for Mid Cities Paper Box Company for 10 years.  He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a Bishop, Stake President, Patriarch and at the time of his death a Sealer in the St. George LDS Temple. Leon and Winnie served a mission together in the Palmyra NY Church Historical Sites from August 2002 to February 2004.

He is survived by his children: Richard Scott (Marion) of Cape Coast, Ghana, Daniel Kent (Ann Marie) of Chino Hills, California, James Leon (Patti) of Monrovia, California, Janell Hall (Eric) of Glendora, California and Brian Boyd (Cheri) of St. George, Utah. He had 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Winnie; his parents; a brother, Boyd; and a granddaughter, Sara Jane.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara LDS 15^th Ward Chapel, 3680 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara, Utah.
• Visitations will held Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Friday, from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Cedar 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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(October 2, 1927 – February 23, 2015)

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Anna Teleisa Gillespie, 87, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015.  She was born October 2, 1927, in Orange, New Jersey, to Anthony and Anna Teleisa.

Helen worked as a Nevada long distance telephone operator, Gilbert was in the army stationed in New Jersey, and he would call his family in Nevada through the operator. He called so often they started recognizing each other’s voice.  They started writing each other and finally met in person eight months later and were married in May of 1944, and lived in Wilmington, Delaware.  They were later sealed in the Oakland Temple in 1965.

Growing up Helen loved to watch Western movies, one of the things she loved about Gilbert was he was from the West.  When Gilbert’s father was injured on his ranch in Nevada, they headed west and both became involved in running the ranch.  Gil and Helen opened Dixie Nutrition in St. George, Utah, in 1969, and it has been in the family ever since.

She loved camping and making cookies.  She would decorate for each of the holidays but her favorite holiday was Christmas. Her family loved her big “Gillespie” breakfasts and her homemade macaroni and cheese.

She held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Her first calling was primary teacher for the seven year olds.  She served many years as relief society president and then stake relief society president. Her greatest calling is that of our mother.  She will always be our example and our strength.  She loved serving others, giving compassionate service, she exemplified charity Helen and Gilbert served a mission to Lithuania, the land of her parents, in 1993.

She is survived by six of her seven children Gil (LeAnn) of St. George, Utah, Roseann Mulvany, Bill (Judy), Ron (Mindy) Sacramento, California, Rich (Sue) Reno, Nevada, and Alice (Craig) Anderson Murray, Utah; 30 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Anna Teleisa, sister Edith Middlemyer, husband Gilbert, son Tony, son-in-law Larry Mulvany, and granddaughter Cassie Macintosh.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Carter and his staff, Heart of Dixie and Seasons Rehab for their special care of Helen.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Sunset 2^nd Ward Chapel, 820 North Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, and on Saturday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

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

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(October 13, 1955 – February 21, 2015)

Loretta Maurine Bell, 59, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015, at her home in St. George, Utah. She was born October 13, 1955, to Van E Barney and Vella Maurine Sorenson in Richfield, Utah. She married Alex Bell on November 11, 2000, in Reno, Nevada.

Loretta grew up in Panguitch, Utah, with her seven siblings. Throughout her life, Loretta called home to various places including Utah, Wyoming, and California. Even though she often found herself living far away from her family, she enjoyed traveling whatever distance necessary to visit often and remain close to them all.

Loretta was one of the most kind and loving people imaginable. Loretta enjoyed cooking and was well known for her delicious food. She didn’t have any children, but she loved everyone’s children as if they were her own. Her family and friends meant the world to her, and she will be greatly missed. After a long and hard struggle with various health issues, Loretta has finally returned to her heavenly home.

Loretta is survived by her husband Alex Bell; mother Loraine Ford; siblings Pam Smith, Kathy Parkinson, Robert Barney, Liz Beckwith, Mark Barney, Regina Barney. She also has many nieces and nephews who were very dear to her.

She is preceded in death by: parents Van E Barney and Vella Maurine Sorensen, husband Carl “Wildman” Campbell, brother Randy “Butch” Barney, Nephews Jacob Barney and Rick Tisdale, nieces Stephanie Anne Tisdale, Brenda Dee Van Ausdal, Kathy (Beckwith) Beck and Randy Marie Hall.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 South Bluff, St. George.
• There will be a viewing Friday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Mortuary.
• 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 Loretta’s online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(December 22, 1951 – February 26, 2015)

Teresa Dene Rodeback, 63, was called home February 26, 2015, she was summoned to return surrounded by love, and in the care of her family.  Teresa was born December 22, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, to Orvin Edmand Rodeback and Ivene Packer.

Teresa was never married and did not have children of her own, but there were many that she loved and looked out for. Teresa is survived by that loving and giving family who volunteered their kidneys to her four different times: Sister Marjorie (Terrell) Carter their five children and five grandchildren, Sister Lorraine (Gean) Bigler their seven children and 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; Sister Kristine (Dave) Hansen their four children and nine grandchildren; Brother David (RoAnne) Rodeback their three children and eight grandchildren; Brother Ryan Rodeback his four children and four grandchildren. Teresa was preceded in death by her Mother and Father.

Teresa was a fighter and spent the majority of her life “Stayin’ Alive”. There were many trials and many miracle moments, she always said PRAYER is how she lived. She has returned back to her creator in the humble fashion she lived her life.

With gratitude in our hearts we want to thank: LDS Hospital, the U of U Hospital and Dialysis Center, Dixie Regional Medical Center – Surgical, Wound clinic, IV Therapy, and Nursing Staffs, We are grateful to Coral Desert Rehab and therapy teams, as well as Dixie Home Health Hospice team that were compassionate in caring for our daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Funeral Services

• A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• Graveside services will be held Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the National Kidney Foundation of Utah by going online or by phone at 800-869-5277 in Teresa’s name.

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

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(November 13, 1920 – February 26, 2015)

Emerson Crosby Hall, 94, passed away February 26, 2015, in Hurricane, Utah. He was born November 13, 1920, in Hurricane, Utah, to Elida Hannah Crosby and John Harvey Hall. He married Shirley Mae Hymes, they were later divorced and he married Norma Adams.

Emerson attend school in Hurricane and graduate from Hurricane High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Emerson is survived by his wife, Norma: children, Stephen (Florevic) Hall of Las Vegas, Nevada, Diane (Michael) Collins of Grantsville, Utah; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sandra Sue Hall Scott.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the Heritage LDS Chapel, 1178 South 700 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• A visitation will be Wednesday, from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will military honors will follow in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

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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(April 21, 1935 – February 25, 2015)

Nedra Karen Armstrong Anderson, 79, passed away peacefully from cancer in her home on February 25, 2015. Nedra was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, in Manti, Utah. She was the eldest child of Mary Lillian Hansen and Ned John Armstrong.

Professionally, Nedra was a high school teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah, and in Redondo Beach, California. Nedra has been a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding stake and ward positions. Her greatest joy was her family.

She leaves her husband, Udell Snow Anderson of 60 years; three daughters, Vicki Palmer (Bruce), Spokane, WA; Cindy Hancock (David), St. George, Utah; Wendy Whiteley (Glendon), Provo, Utah; daughter-in-law, Marisa Anderson, Indianapolis, IN; 16 grandchildren and one great grandson; Brothers: Dr. Karl Armstrong (Joyce), South Jordan, Utah; Dr. Robert Armstrong (Beverly), Manti, Utah; Sister: Judy Elseroad, (AL), Sebastian, Florida; Sisters-in-law: Thelma Goble and ShaRee Anderson. She was preceded in death by two sons, Francis Glade Anderson and Dell Blake Anderson.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, March 2, at 9:30 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be Monday, at 9 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• Graveside services will be Monday, at 4 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery, Manti, Utah.

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

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(August 25, 1937 – February 25, 2015)

Lynn K. Bryson passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his home in Enterprise, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 25, 1937, to Glenn Holbrook and Ellen King Bryson.

He was a devoted husband and companion, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Lynn was a dedicated fireman for 56 years with the city of Bountiful and Enterprise. He served as an LDS bishop, high councilman, stake missionary, scout master, young men’s leader, and primary teacher. He was employed with the Davis County School District as the school bus shop foreman and transportation director. He later became the area distributor for the Blue Bird School Bus Company for 38 years.

After retiring, he moved to Enterprise, Utah, with his wife. He served as a captain for the Enterprise Fire Department. Lynn was instrumental in acquiring equipment and two fire trucks still in use today. He enjoyed gardening, restoring cars, carpentry, piloting single engine airplanes, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and spending time “in the mountains” at his cabin.

He was survived by his wife Elizabeth Farr, son Gregory Lynn (Lisa) Bryson, daughters Yvonne (Rick) Barton, Michelle (Ben) Lambert, Melinda (Kurt) Fullmer, Amy Elizabeth (Paul) Benedict, Leslie K. (Weston) Bishop, 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sisters Marlene (Roger) Ditlevsen, Dorthy (Don) Ziesiger, La Rae (Richard) Druke. He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, brother and nephew.

Lynn’s family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Karen Lin and staff for caring for him during his time of need.

Funeral Services

• Funeral Services will be March 5, at 1 p.m. at the Bountiful 10-27 ward building, 1145 North 200 East Bountiful, Utah.
• Viewings will be March 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Enterprise 4-5 ward, 620 East Main, Enterprise, Utah; March 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful, Utah; and on March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to services at the Bountiful 10-27 ward building.
• Interment will be at the Bountiful cemetery.

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(February 28, 1925 – February 25, 2015)

John Loraine Larson, 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, after he had reached the maximum allowable level of awesomeness. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by members of his family, including his wife, Carol, and several children and grandchildren.

John was born on February 28, 1925, to Carl Goran Larson and Selma Olivia (Sedell) Larson in Salt Lake City, Utah. At six months of age, his family moved to the Los Angeles area where he spent his formative years. He learned from his dad how to paint houses and other things related to the construction business.

Upon graduation from El Monte High School in Southern California in 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and was sent to Occidental College and then to the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 1946. Post World War II and “after some attempts to find employment in the ship design field [he] decided to be a teacher.”

He attended BYU and Occidental College and qualified for a general teaching credential in 1949. He immediately found employment as a math and P.E. teacher at Van Nuys Jr. High School in Van Nuys, California. During the next 10 years he attended night and summer classes at the University of Southern California and was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Education Administration in 1959. He continued to work for the Los Angeles Unified School District in various capacities, including administrator and school facilities planner, until his retirement in 1985.

While working on his master’s degree he met his sweetheart Carol Janice Wisdom and the couple was married on December 18, 1954, in the St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He designed and built each home the family lived in, with significant input from Carol. Together they raised 12 children and have over 40 grandchildren (greats included).

John was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in a variety of positions, including bishop of the North Hollywood 2nd Ward from 1972 to 1980. He encouraged his children to also serve and live the kind of life that Jesus lived. All we needed to do was follow Dad’s example and the Jesus part was covered.

John was also an accomplished track & field athlete, specializing in the low hurdles and the long jump, and earned letters from El Monte High School and the University of Michigan, where he was part of a Big Ten championship team. Graduating early from Michigan (two years, eight months) allowed him one more year of eligibility which he used to compete for BYU.

John is survived by his wife, Carol, and 12 children; Susie Terry, Carl Larson, Nancy Allred, Selma Van Buren, Glenn Larson, Anna Collins, Cynthia Clarke, John Larson, Doug Larson, Julie Thomas, Vickie Fairchild, Mark Larson and his children’s spouses. Also surviving him are over 40 grandchildren, and his best friend Paul Phelps. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters (Betty, June, and Anna Margaret) and one grandchild, Joshua Eisenstat.

Funeral Services

• Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills Stake Center, 1130 Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the stake center, and on Friday, March 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

The Larson Family would like to express sincere gratitude to all of the medical professionals who helped with John’s care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary.

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(April 20, 1924 – March 1, 2015)

Joseph Truman Blake, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home early Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1924, in St. George, Utah, to Joseph Edward and Harriet Louisa Wade Blake. He married De Loris Cox on August 31, 1948, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

Truman spent his summer boyhood years at the family ranch in Diamond Valley, Utah. There he learned to ranch, tending cattle.

At age 19, Truman was drafted during World War Two. He served in the Army infantry in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines and was severely wounded in action. As a result, he was hospitalized for 9 months.

After his service in the war, Truman attended school in St. George, Utah, where he graduated from Dixie College. Later, he went on to graduate from Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, Utah.

Throughout his life, Truman had opportunities to work in many different capacities. He worked as an electrician at the Columbia Iron Mines in Cedar City for 16 years until they closed operation there. He was also a builder. He built four homes for his family-one in St. George, two in Cedar City and one in Santa Clara. He was also a master electrician and ran his own electrical company and manufactured and installed cellulose insulation.

Truman was an active member of the LDS Church where he served in many various callings; as counselor in several bishoprics, high councilman, home teacher, class teacher, and two church service missions. He served as bishop in Santa Clara and loved the people of the Santa Clara 2^nd Ward.

He loved and was supportive of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family has fond memories of the time they spent with him.

He loved people. He always took time for visits with friends and family members. He always expressed genuine interest in what his friends and family members were doing in their lives and always showered them in compliments and encouragements.

Truman is survived by his wife De Loris Blake, his 10 children: Danielle (Dale) Hatch, Debra (Paul) Thomas, Malynne Clayburn, Christopher (Gina), Jeffrey, Nicholas (Debbie), Calista (Shawn) Jennings, Randolyn (Paul) Peine, Francesca (Tyler) Rose, Bronwynn (Ryan) Swigert, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Calista Clayburn; two great-granddaughters: Emma and Ellie Thomas; one son-in-law Alan Clayburn; his parents; and siblings: Melvin (Norma), Verda (Arch) Ruth, Grace (Ray) Matheson, Clara (Willard) Patton, Lenora (Dave) Blake, Eula (Kent) Hanson, and Roberta (Odean) Barnum.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, 85 South 400 East, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held on Friday, March 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah and on Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be held at the St. George Cemetery.

Military Honors provided by the American Legion Lester Keate Post 90 and the Patriot Guard Riders.

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

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(December 21, 1941 – February 26, 2015)

Marty Lintt passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. He was born December 21, 1941, in Oakland, California, to Loring E. and Geraldine Gurney Lintt. He married Maxine Haynie.

Marty was raised in Redwood City, and Half Moon Bay, California. He spent his youth and teens raising Grand Champion sheep and steer in the 4-H and FFA programs. He thoroughly enjoyed working with livestock.

Marty joined the United States Navy and served two tours of duty in Vietnam in the U.S. Naval SeaBees Construction Battalion 8. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for 30 years with the Operating Engineers Local Three at various locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

His favorite hobbies were visiting and talking with friends and family, telling stories, hunting, camping, learning about history and exploring. He also enjoyed collecting and polishing rocks for jewelry, collecting coins and many other things. He had earned his private pilot’s license and enjoyed the years that he was able to fly for pleasure.

Marty is survived by his wife Maxine, and their very cherished seven grandchildren, and three and a half great-grandchildren, Elise and Nick Carter their children, Andrew and Ava, Kristopher Spencer, and daughter Harper, Nicholas Spencer, all of Boring, Oregon, Kayla and KC Heaton, Makenzie, Tyler, and Tanner Volksen of Dammeron Valley, Utah. He is also survived by their parents, his two daughters, Deborah and Kris Spencer of Boring, Oregon, and Kelly and Chris Volksen of Dammeron Valley, Utah. Also survived by his brother Bruce Lintt of Half Moon Bay, California, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

He had a loving and giving nature that will be greatly missed by his family and all that had the honor of knowing him.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at Metcalf Mortuary.
• Interment will follow 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 11, 1917 – February 28, 2015)

Darwin Gubler, son of Edmund and Eliza Hafen Gubler, was born November 11, 1917, in Santa Clara, Utah. He passed away February 28, 2015.

Darwin attended Elementary School in Santa Clara and High School in St. George. He received his Associates Degree from Dixie Junior College and his Bachelor’s Degree from Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah.

Darwin served an LDS mission in the Central States after which he entered the United States Army. After basic training at Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois and additional training at Camp White, Medford, Oregon, he was sent to England. There he was in charge of an International Cold War Storage near Alton, England, supplying food for the Allied Forces in Europe. At the conclusion of WWII, he was transferred to Cardiff, Wales, where he attended Shrivenham Army University for three months as he awaited his turn to come home.

On his return he was discharged from the Army in January 1946 and married his sweetheart, Ora Etta Hoffman, in the St George LDS Temple on March 5, 1946. This week they would have celebrated their 69th anniversary!

He earned a teaching certificate from Utah State and began his teaching career that fall in Gunnison, Utah. A year later, in 1947, Darwin moved his wife and baby daughter, Annette, to Wasco, California, where he continued his teaching career at the local high school for three years. He then taught vocational agriculture in Woodlake, California for eight years. The final 20 years of his career was spent in Porterville, California, teaching vocational agriculture, science and math.

Darwin was a tireless promoter of vocational agriculture; he was elected President of The California Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association in 1963, and later became President of  the Past President’s Club.

Darwin was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many church positions, including sunday school president, young men’s president and in the high priest’s quorum. Additionally, he served as the first president of the Exeter, California Branch for seven years. The Branch has since grown into two wards – one in Exeter and one in Lindsay, California.

After his retirement in 1978, Darwin moved back to Southern Utah and made St. George his home. In 1979, he and Ora became ordinance workers in the St. George LDS Temple where they served for almost 30 years, taking time out to serve missions in San Francisco and the historic sites here in St George area.

Darwin is survived by his wife, Ora Etta, seven children: Annette Hammer, Linda Frost, Joy (David) Ballingham, Leron (Audrey) Gubler, Gloria (Michael) Kelly, Warren (Alisa) Gubler and Wilma (Craig) DeMille; 29 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Katie Ballingham, great-grandson, Bronson DeMille,  and two sisters, Wilma Gubler and Vanola Wittwer.  Darwin is survived by six sisters:  Jewel Frei, Cleopha LeBaron, Linna Rosenlof, Edna Hunt, Fawn Mitchell, and Rita Hansen.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 South 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in 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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(February 1, 1935 – March 3, 2015)

Lynn Michael Wilde, born February 1, 1935, in Logan, Utah, and died on March 3, 2015, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. He was the middle child in a family of five children.

Wilde, 80, was a husband of 55 years to Ann L. Wilde, the love of his life. They married on December 30, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the father to 11 children, one of whom preceded him in death. He also had 37 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

But that is not all.

He also was passionate about God, liberty, and loved his country-so much so that he spent 12 years defending the country while in the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class. He also served in the Utah National Guard for a time.

The outdoors were special to Wilde, where he loved to explore, was passionate about trees, Southern Utah scenery, and long drives with his wife. His life-long love of cars was legendary-he seemed to have a different car any time a family member would visit. He died driving his beloved “tomato,” a red vehicle nicknamed by him and his wife because of the red color.

Having grown up after the depression, he was notoriously frugal, but never shirked helping those in need.  He frequently invited those less fortunate for a meal in his home.  His mantra was to “never throw anything away because you might need it someday.”  His collections gave him an outlet for a creative mind.

He was a very intelligent man and his gruff nature belied his charm, wit, and thirst for knowledge. He will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife Ann, children Allison, Tamra, Leilani, Lynn, Sabrina, Naomi, Scott, Laura, Daniel, and Leslie, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 7, at noon at Springdale City cemetery.
• All are invited to the home of Grace Losser in LaVerkin, Utah, following services.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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(March 19, 1942 – March 6, 2015)

Aloma Carter, 72, passed away on March 6, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born March 19, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was adopted by George and Fern Bringhurst and was raised in Toquerville, Utah. 70 years later Aloma found her birth family. This was the highlight of her life.

She lived in Toquerville, Utah, until she married John Wayne Carter, on July 19, 1961.  They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple.

She and Wayne raised their three children in Taylorsville, Utah.  She loved traveling with her husband on vacations.  She loved visiting Chester, Utah, which she called her vacation home.

She is survived by husband John Wayne Carter in Toquerville, Utah; G. Wayne Carter (Sandy, Utah), J. Russell Carter (Riverton, Utah) and Lisa Peterson (Phoenix, Arizona); and her six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers and two sisters; numerous cousins; and cherished friends.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at the Toquerville 1^st Ward LDS Chapel, 63 N. Toquer Blvd, Toquerville, Utah.
• Viewings will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel, and Thursday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in Toquerville Cemetery.

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

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