December 23, 1980 – December 7, 2015

Jeremy Land, age 34, passed away Dec. 7, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jim Land and Barbara Vest Land. He was raised in Salt Lake City until he moved to St. George, Utah, when he was 16 years old and has lived here ever since.

His hobbies included motorcross, music, writing poems, fishing, camping, watching football and basketball and just being with family and friends. He loved his parents very much and the enduring love they had for him. He also adored his baby daughter, Adalynne, very much and constantly bragged about her beauty and charm.

He is survived by his mother and father, Jim and Barbara; his daughter, Adalynne Michele Land; sons, Ashton and Laike; brothers, Tyson Land and Jason Land; sister, Toshia Goodman; and girlfriend, Lindsay King. He is also survived by his best friend, Greg Herpin.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be Monday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Internment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

A webcast of the service will be available online on the day of the service. Go online; event number 10033, password C5RZP.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary 435-673-2454.

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July 12, 1977 – December 5, 2015

Jeffrey James Parkin, 38, son, brother, father, uncle, loved one and friend, chose to leave this earthly life Dec. 5, 2015. He is finally free from the pain and turmoil that plagued him here. He is now able to rest and be at peace. Heaven gained one more beautiful angel.

Jeff was born July 12, 1977, to CarolAnn and Jeffrey Neil Parkin in Murray, Utah. He grew up and lived most of his life in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended Highland High School and was baptized into the LDS church. He later spent time in the Salt Lake City area and lived his final years in St. George, Utah.

When he was 19, he met Shiloy Miller. They were married June 22, 1996. From their marriage came three beautiful children: Geffrey Neil Parkin, Logan Jerry Parkin and Tayler Marie Parkin. Shiloy and Jeff later divorced. He later met Brandie Kay, and they were married May 26, 2011. Together, they found much happiness.

He then was allowed to be a dad to Kodie Pallas and Brayden Alves. Brandie and Jeff later separated. Shortly after moving to St. George, he met and fell in love with Colleen Lacey. Once they found each other. they were inseparable.

They enjoyed their time together, often laughing and joking with the innocence of children. They didn’t need anything in life but each other. She will always continue to be a part of our family. She was thankful he was the one to show her what true love was. She wants you to know she will wait forever, and you will be soul mates. His final gift to her was to leave her in the arms of his family to walk through this pain together as he couldn’t fight anymore.

Jeff did everything in his life 100 percent. When he loved, he loved with all his heart, and when he hurt, he hurt with all his heart. As a young boy, he loved track and field and was raised on a farm. The life lessons taught to him through track and on the farm were his true foundations and the values he strived for in life.

After a while, living simply, being grateful and loving unconditionally was what was most important to him. That and the two-liter of Pepsi while watching good movies with his lady or family.

Jeff loved movies and good books. Living simply meant watching his nephews football games every Thursday and Friday where he was easily recognized as the loudest yeller in the crowd and made even the games they didn’t win fun. Saturdays at his sisters for family dinner and a movie were priceless. We all crammed in together, and he talked about it often always waiting for the next time.

Also, anyone who knew him knew of his love of snakes. He taught his sister and Colleen a lot about snakes the last few months, and especially weeks, so they could carry on his legacy and love. We are planning to do just that and make a world’s first in his honor. He laid out the blue prints, picked the snakes and told us everything so we would know exactly what to do and how to breed them. We swear in his name and memory we will.

He learned much from his dad, such as hard work ethic, your word is your bond and you never give up. From his mother he gained his pure heart, loving soul, love for people and his true and utter kindness. Jeff loved hunting with his dad and Uncle Randy and fishing with his grandfather.

Many memories were made on the beach with his Uncle Rusty and cousins. There wasn’t very often if he was at his grandmas you wouldn’t find him in the kitchen. He also loved going cliff diving with his niece and nephew and being outdoors hiking. He told us those were some of the few times he wasn’t being haunted and felt at peace. We are so thankful for those memories.

Jeff held a lot of guilt for something that happened when he was younger and some things he had done later in life. This is part of the nightmares and terrors that never left. Jeff needs to know that all of that was forgiven long ago. The past was the past. Only he and the demons fueled by the cunning power of addiction held him with that terror and those regrets. He felt a huge debt was still owed and would never be paid up until he paid for it with his own life.

The demons, devil and addiction continued to convince him that was true, and they finally won the fight. On Dec. 5, in the most beautiful part of the city, he paid his debt, ending his own life in this world.

I know Ben was there to greet you in heaven with open arms Jeff. May you be free of the hauntings and your hurt and may you now finally, finally be able to rest in peace.

Jeff is survived by his mother, CarolAnn Parkin, Salt Lake City, Utah; his sister, Shianne (Brandon) Languein, St. George, Utah; grandmother Carole Facer, Salt Lake City, Utah; Colleen Lacey, St. George, Utah; and children Geffrey Parkin, Kennewick, Washington, Logan Jerry Parkin, Pocatello, Idaho, and Tayler Marie Parkin, Cambridge, Idaho. Also by Keyara Parkin (Jayden Smith) niece, and Tyrell Languein, St. George, Utah.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Jeffrey Neil Parkin, grandpa James Alma Facer, grandpa Henry Neil Parkin and Uncle Randy Facer.

Funeral services

• A memorial will be held to celebrate his life, Saturday Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m., 6100 S. 2480 West in Taylorsville, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please donate if possible to the Jeff Parkin Funeral Fund on gofundme.com. Family and friends are invited to sign Jeff’s guest book online.

Arrangements have been made by Spilsbury Mortuary.

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April 17, 1925 – December 9, 2015

Sylvia Barton Kirkland, 90, passed away peacefully Dec. 9, 2015. Sylvia was born April 17, 1925, in Tropic, Utah, to Karma Johnson Barton and Leo Lorenzo Barton.

She married Steven Emerson Kirkland July 8, 1952, in Sugarhouse, Salt Lake City. Sylvia spent her childhood in Tropic, Utah. As a teenager, her family moved to St. George, Utah, where she spent the rest of her life. She graduated from Dixie High School in St. George.

Afterward, she worked in a malt shop where she enjoyed an occasional cherry coke with her sister. She later worked several years as a legal secretary in a law office.

Sylvia was a loving and kind-hearted woman who did not want to be a burden to anyone. She always wanted to help relieve other’s burdens and did so the best she could. She was a loving and devoted wife to Steven, and they enjoyed traveling on road trips together. She was an excellent housewife and cook.

She spent hours making sure that meals were on the table, that the house was clean and that clothing was washed for the extended family for which she helped provide. She loved to sing and play the piano. She also enjoyed her family, especially attending family events and reunions.

Later in her life, working with Steven who loved gardening, she too grew a love for it and became an expert gardener. Her children thoroughly enjoyed the fresh vegetables and canned goods she offered them.

Sylvia enjoyed being a grandma and great-grandma to so many and always enjoyed it when visitors came with their little ones.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Emerson Kirkland; her parents; three brothers; three sisters; two children, Hope and Faith; and one stepchild, Trudy.

She is survived by three brothers; one sister; and her six children, Linda Rogers, Kevin (Annette) Kirkland, Kirk (Harriet) Kirkland, Daniel Kirkland, Marvel (Mike) Sedgwick and Ephraim (Katherine) Kirkland. Sylvia is also survived by eleven stepchildren, Ruth (Tom) Cooper, Steve (Janice) Kirkland, Ben (Kay) Kirkland, Linton (Jelene) Kirkland, Hylan (Nina) Kirkland, John (Rosie) Kirkland, David (ReVoe) Kirkland, Evelyn (Jim) Blackmore, Fenella (Phil) Wright, Richard Kirkland and James Kirkland; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m., in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel at 110 S. Bluff S.t, St. George, Utah.
• Friends may come to the viewing prior to the services at the same location, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will take place in a private cemetery on the family farm in Washington, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Linda K. Rogers.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the season’s staff and their affiliates for caring for their mom for the last few years.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family may sign Sylvia’s guestbook online.

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December 7, 2015

With profound sadness we announce that Jane-Anne Elizabeth Cameron Rocha passed away Dec. 7, 2015. Her death is a shock to all who knew and love her.

She lived a life of fierce love and genuine laughter and was a joy to all of us who were fortunate enough to call her Mom, Mae Mae, aunt, sister and friend.

Her love is carried on by her son, Sean; daughter-in-law, Charity; her grandsons, Kian and Kamden; and an extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the family’s home Saturday, Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Inquiries can be sent to by email.

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May 6, 1937 – December 6, 2015

Ronald Lee Damm passed away Dec. 6, 2015. He was born May 6, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to California for a time, then retired to St. George in 2002.

Ron is survived by his wife, Gennie; daughter, Diana Scaturro of Sacramento, California; sons, Ronald Brooks of Diamond Bar, California, and John Damm of Nipomo, California; and stepdaughters, Cynthia George of Kilauea, Hawaii, and Elaine Trotter of Lake Stevens, Washington.

He leaves eight grandchildren: Christa Ifland, Megan Juell, Craig Cowie, Julienne Damm, Jonathan Damm, Michael Brooks, Jessica Brooks and Andrew Brooks; and one great-grandchild, Audrey Ifland. He is also survived by one brother, Albert Damm.

Ron was a member of the St. George Elks. He had a passion for shooting and spent time with his children and grandchildren at the shooting range on their visits.

The family wishes to thank Intermountain Hospice for their thoughtful care and Metcalf Mortuary for carrying out Ron’s wishes of cremation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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January 5, 1952 – December 14, 2015

Beth Lester Sullivan, 81, passed away Dec. 14, 2015. She was born in Rockville, Utah, to Nora Dalton and William Dee Lester July 11, 1934. She married Dwayne M. Sullivan, Jan. 5, 1952, in the St. George Temple for time and all eternity.

Beth grew up in Rockville. Her father died when she was about 8 years old, and that left her mother raising five girls and one boy by herself. She attended grade school in Rockville and later attended Hurricane High School. She and Dwayne married and lived in Hurricane where they raised their family.

She was actively engaged in her church, where she served in many leadership positions throughout her life. She also was a leader in the many civic organizations that she belonged to. She and Dwayne served together in the St. George Temple for many years and loved the people that they worked with and serving God.

She is survived by her children, Terry Sullivan (Claire), Jill Beardall (Dan), Beth Ann Dockstader, all of Hurricane, and Patti Nackos (Kelly) of Draper, Utah; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Flora Bardwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband; infant daughter, Paula; her parents; sisters Eleanor Cornelius, Shirley Woodbury, Anna Beatty; and brother, Gaylord Lester.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m., at the Red Brick LDS Chapel, 274 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. prior to the funeral.
• Interment will take place in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

We would like to give thanks for the special care mom was given from The Heritage Home and The Beehive Home where mom has lived for the past year and a half. We are grateful for your tenderness and compassionate service that was shown for her and toward ourselves.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Beth’s guest book online.

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May 17, 1928 – December 13, 2015

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend Gloria Goulding Sevy passed away at her home Dec. 13, 2015, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Gloria was born May 17, 1928, in Panguitch, Utah, to Ida Orton and Gloran K. Goulding. She was the oldest of three children. She attended school in Panguitch through the eighth grade. In 1942, her family moved to Payson, Utah, where she attended Payson High School for three years. In the summer of 1945, the family moved to Washington Terrace near Ogden, where she graduated from Weber High School in 1946.

Gloria had a beautiful alto voice, and as a child, she and her sister, Louise, sang and tap danced at various functions in town. She also learned to play the banjo and piano. Their cousin, Emma Orton, joined them when they were older, and the three of them sang at farewells for young men going off to serve in WWII.

Following her graduation, the family moved back to Panguitch, where Gloria soon found employment at local businesses in town followed by employment at the Grand Canyon and Sun Valley, Idaho Ski Resort. After returning to Panguitch, she was soon offered a job at the welfare office where she worked from 1947 to 1950.

Gloria married the love of her life, Laine Earl Sevy, Dec. 31, 1950, in Laine’s family home in Panguitch, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple. They moved to Northern California where Laine was employed. With short stops in Arnold and Jackson, they settled in Stockton. They were blessed with four children: Richard Laine, Bruce K., LeeAnne and Sandra Eileen.

She participated in the children’s school activities, swimming and piano lessons. From 1967 to 1985, she was the secretary of the art department at the University of the Pacific. She was an active member of the Diana’s Club, a service organization in town.

In 1988, Laine inherited his family home in Panguitch. In 1989, Gloria and Laine left their comfortable surroundings in Stockton and returned to Panguitch where they renewed old friendships and made new ones. They enjoyed fishing at Panguitch Lake and Otter Creek, as well as visiting the many scenic vistas in Southern Utah.

They were volunteers for the U.S. Forest Service at the Red Canyon Visitors Center for 10 years. They purchased a home in Santa Clara for a winter retreat and became snowbirds. Life in Santa Clara was enjoyed to the utmost — they made many new friends and visited more of the scenic wonders in the area, often accompanied by Gloria’s mother and father-in-law.

Gloria was a lifetime member of the LDS Church. She participated and helped lead Primary, Mutual and Relief Society. She enjoyed being a visiting teacher and singing in the choir. With Laine, they helped initiate the local LDS employment service program and participated in it for five years. Her most enjoyable and heart-felt time was working as an ordinance worker in the St. George Temple.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 65 years, Laine; sons, Richard (Vickie) of Kaysville, Utah, and Bruce K. of Denver, Colorado; daughter, LeeAnne (Randy) Bunn of Quartz Hill, California; sister, Louise Crosby of Leavenworth, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren, She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra; parents; and brother, Joseph.

Funeral services

• A visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A brief service will be held Friday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m., at the Panguitch LDS Stake Center, 550 S. 100 West, Panguitch, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, 12 p.m., at the stake center.

Interment will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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October 9, 1932 – December 12, 2015

Maurine Iris Benson Ozment, passed away Dec. 12, 2015, at age 83. She was born in Logan, Utah, to Joseph Marvin and Louise Moser Benson Oct. 9, 1932. She was married to Richard Deen in 1956 and later divorced. She then married Arnold Ozment in 1978.

Maurine was an active member of the LDS church, having served many years sharing her musical talents. She has composed music since a young age. In the 1960s, the church published several of her songs in the Children’s Songbook. One of her songs is the internationally beloved and renowned “Hello Song.” Her last publication was “Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon” with her best friend, Marilyn Arnold.

Maurine attended BYU on a vocal scholarship, being accepted into the famed a cappella choir. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from BYU. Later she earned her master’s degree from Utah State University.

Maurine taught in public schools in Phoenix, Arizona; Stockton, California; and Ogden, Utah. She also taught piano at BYU Hawaii; and Gordon College and Mercer University, both in Georgia. She was a private piano teacher since 1957.

Maurine was a member of the Music Teachers Association chapters in California, Utah, Arizona, Georgia and Colorado. She was also a member of Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Sorority. Maurine was instrumental in the formation of the Kappa chapter of Simada, a study group, in Washington, Utah.

She appeared frequently as piano soloist, having performed the American premiere of “The Piano Concerto” by the Yugoslavian composer Radjicic. She has left a rich musical legacy for her children and grandchildren.

Maurine is survived by her sister, Sharron Brim (Larry) of Provo, Utah; children: Lisa Farr (Tim) of Washington, Utah; Andee Bateman (Paul) of Noblesville, Indiana; David Max Deen of Chandler, Arizona; and step-children, Lori Ozment of Mesa, Arizona; Richard Ozment (Kim) of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Robert Ozment of Sierra Vista, Arizona; Derek Ozment of Kapa’a Kauai’i, Hawaii; and daughter in-law Ann Ozment (the late Douglas Ozment) of Mesa, Arizona. She has 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Devane Ozment, and son, Douglas Ozment.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held at Friday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. in the LDS Buena Vista Stake Center at 860 N. Fairway Drive, Washington, Utah.
• A visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Ferron, Utah, cemetery the following day, Saturday, Dec. 19.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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January 2, 1938 – December 13, 2015

Doris Jane Butler, age 77, passed away Dec. 13, 2015, in Hurricane, Utah. She was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Kuna, Idaho, to Efton Lawrence and Rosa Jane Book. Doris married E. Louis Butler Feb. 13, 1957 in Kuna, Idaho.

She attended high school in Kuna, Idaho, and Roseville, California, where she participated in many sports and lettered in basketball, volleyball and track. She was also an accomplished clarinetist, pianist and singer. She was an excellent student, graduating valedictorian from San Juan High School in Roseville, California.

She was baptized a member of the LDS church March 1, 1958. A true and faithful member her entire life, she served in many callings: Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, Gospel Doctrine instructor, and the first Matron of the Winter Quarters Temple. Her crowning joy would be her daughter, three sons, nine grandsons, twelve granddaughters and eighteen great­-grandchildren, with three more on the way.

Funeral services

• A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, 11 a.m., at the LDS 4th Ward Chapel, located at 658 W. 1500 South, Hurricane, Utah.
• A viewing will be held prior to the service, 9:30-­10:30 a.m., at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673­-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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October 6, 1917 – December 16, 2015

Harold Hardy Naylor, age 98, passed away Dec. 16, 2015, in St. George, Utah. He was born Oct. 6, 1917, in Provo, Utah, to Nelson A. and Catherine Sumner Hardy Naylor. He married Mary Virginia Stover, May 19, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah; their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

Harold graduated from Granite High School in Salt Lake City and attended college in Dayton and Akron, Ohio. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in engineering. Harold worked as a senior liaison engineer, welding engineer and material review engineer; also as a metallurgy, plastic and stress analyst. He retired after 45 years in the Aircraft Industry.

Harold also worked on ranches in Soda Springs, Idaho, and built homes in Salt Lake City. He served during WWII in the Merchant Marines. Harold was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Harold and his wife, Mary, enjoyed dancing, fishing and hunting together, as well as skiing in their younger years.

Harold is survived by his son, Michael (Sandy) Naylor of Palm Desert, California; his sister, Janice Jones of Murrieta, California; and grandchildren, Tammy Naylor, Michael Sean Naylor and Jennifer Grimm.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Naylor.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m., in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends may sign Harold’s guestbook online.

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May 22, 1965 – December 15, 2015

Lanae Murie Bladen, our beloved mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away in her home in St. George, Utah, Dec. 15, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born May 22, 1965, in Cedar City, Utah, to Roger J. and Patricia Woolsey Murie. She was educated at Cedar City High School and continued her education at Southern Utah University. Lanae graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in business education. She had recently received her master’s degree from Capella University in online education.

Lanae married her high school sweetheart, Neil Preston Bladen, Nov. 28, 1981. They were married for 18 years and from this union came four children.

Shortly after graduating from SUU and moving to St. George, Lanae began teaching at Millcreek High School. She worked as a math and economics teacher there for 28 years. Lanae’s legacy will forever live in all the lives of the students she touched.

She loved each and every one of her students that ever walked through her classroom door. Toward the end of her career, she also became an online educator, teaching for Capella University and K-12 online high school.

Lanae’s deepest interest revolved around being a loving nurturer. Her hobbies were her children, grandchildren, taking care of animals, scrapbooking, gardening, teaching and traveling. Lanae was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in the Relief Society, Young Women’s and Primary.

Lanae is survived by her children, Bobbi (Luke) Simkins of Cedar City, Bryce (Blaire) Bladen of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Brandon (Whitney) Bladen of St. George and Austin Bladen of St. George; and seven grandchildren, Summer, Preston, Case, Julie, Hudson, Harper and Morley. She is also survived by her parents, Roger and Patricia Murie of Cedar City; her grandmother, Zina Woolsey of Cedar City; and her brothers, Ross (Kaisa) and Bret Murie of Cedar City.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mel and Ila Murie and Ross Woolsey.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m., in the Bloomington Hills 1st Ward Chapel, 1130 E. Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Sunday evening, 5-7 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George
• There will also be a viewing prior to services Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Church.
• Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Utah.

The family would like to thank the Bloomington Hills 1st Ward and dear friends for the loving concern and care given to Lanae in times of need.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends may sign Lanae’s guestbook online.

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August 18, 1944 – December 17, 2015

Dermont Alonzo Brinkerhoff was born Aug. 18, 1944, in St. George, Utah, to Donald A. and Zula Clegg Brinkerhoff. He passed away Dec. 17, 2015, in Washington, Utah. Dermont grew up in St. George and at the sheep camps with his father in the summers.

Dermont graduated from Dixie High School. His father passed away in 1960, after which he and his mother moved to Salt Lake City, where they lived for many years. They eventually came back to St. George, and Dermont began working at the Casa Blanca Casino in Mesquite. He also worked at Costco and later Home Depot in St. George.

Dermont was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leon Donald and Ver Don Clegg; and a niece, Veronica Brinkerhoff.

He is survived by a sister-in-law, Erika Brinkerhoff of Portland, Oregon; three nephews, Brent L. Brinkerhoff of Salt Lake City, Utah, Erik (Rosemary) Brinkerhoff of Beryl, Utah, and Robert “Boyd” Brinkerhoff of Salt Lake City, Utah; a niece, Sonya Brinkerhoff of Portland, Oregon; and numerous cousins who are very fond of him.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends may sign Dermont’s guestbook online.

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June 2, 1953 – December 21, 2015

Violet Mae Anne Orgill Sherratt, 62, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, after a long, courageous battle that included many illnesses. She was born June 2, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Samuel Weston Orgill and Violet Mae Webster Orgill. She married her sweetheart, Charles Grant Sherratt, Sept. 3, 1971, in the St. George, Utah, Temple.

She experienced a rough life in her youth and was rescued by an angel, Della Garfield, when she was 16. Aunt Della taught her how to love and to be part of a family, which she passed on to her children and grandchildren.

Mom graduated from Cedar City High School in 1971. She worked for many years in the food service industry as she supported her husband through college. Mom loved working with Dick Lowe and worked with him in multiple restaurants.

She enjoyed making wedding cakes, birthday cakes, sporting team cakes and cakes of all kinds. Mom loved to read and watch movies, crochet clothes and blankets and booties, quilt and create scrapbooks for her grandchildren. Mom kept a journal daily and also wrote life stories for her children. She loved to celebrate holidays, every holiday.

Mom is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved to attend the temple. She served in many different callings and loved them all the best.

Most of all, mom loved dad. He was and will continue to be her best friend, soulmate and sweetheart. Mom loved to be a mom and Gramz and loved her children and grandchildren. She supported us in everything.

She is survived by her sweetheart, Grant Sherratt; children, Jennifer Sherratt, Kimi and Eric Endter, Heather Sherratt and Chuck and Angie Sherratt; grandchildren, Zac, Cullen, Tomi, Lou, Kiersten, Nate, Shaye, Trevor, Dusty, Hailey, Jeff, Megan and Jamen; siblings Kenny, Dolly and Chris; and best friend, Colleen Dunn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Aunt Della, father-in-law Cressel Sherratt and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 6-7 p.m., 110 S. Bluff St., St. George
• An additional viewing will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Green Valley Stake Center, 511 S. Valley View Drive, St. George
• Funeral services will be held at the stake center Monday at 11 a.m.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

We would like to thank Dr. Tom Callahan, Dr. Doug Callahan, the loving staff of the Callahan Clinic, Dr. Leon, Dr. Crosby and Dr. Saifee for their wonderful care through her illness.

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

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November of 1933 – December 19, 2015

With a heavy heart we announce the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Norman Albert Eastwood.  He passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, from heart failure while awaiting the
kick-off of the BYU vs. Utah football game in Las Vegas.  He had a full and enjoyable 82 years of life, and has shared with family and friends the meaning of “living life to its fullest”.

Norm was born in November of 1933, in Salt Lake City, UT to Elsie and Albert Eastwood.  He attended Granite High School and served with the United States Navy for 4 years.  Norm married Joyce Eastwood in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and have shared many wonderful and loving moments during their 58 years together including an LDS mission in Heber Valley, UT in 2007.  Norm was deeply involved with the LDS church, the community, and a huge fan of the BYU basketball and football programs.  He enjoyed four wheeling with friends in Idaho and Utah, and loved riding with his motorcycle groups the Southern Utah HOG’s and the Temple Riders Association in St. George.

Norm’s legacy will continue through: his wife Joyce; his siblings: Vilate Jones and Elaine Christensen; his children: Linnae Eastwood and David Eastwood and wife Linda Eastwood; 5 grandchildren: Spencer Eastwood, Paige Eastwood, Conor Merritt, Parker Eastwood and Eric Merritt; nieces and nephews; and extended family Mike and Amy Merritt and Rodger Norman.  In death, he is happily reunited with: his parents; his brothers and sisters; and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services

• Services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, with a viewing from 9-10:45 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Sunset 11th Ward Chapel, 82 N. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, with a visitation from 9-10:15 a.m. at Serenity Draper Mortuary, 12278 S. Lone Peak Parkway Suite 103, Draper, UT.
• Grave dedication will be at 11 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Memorial Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dale Road (10600 South 1700 East) Sandy, UT.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Norm’s name.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-2085.

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( — Dec. 21, 2015)

Patricia Monti, daughter of longtime St. George residents Florence and Harvey Davenport, was called to heaven Dec. 21, 2015, in her Phoenix, Arizona, home after a long battle with illness.

She is survived by her loving husband, Hal Monti; and daughter, Stephanie Matthews; as well as her sisters, Florene Mickelson and Chrisie Brooks; her brother, Darrell Davenport; and her grandchildren, Stasia Sutton, Jadeine Matthews and Breeann Matthews.

At this time there will be no memorial service as she is being cremated. However, we will plan to have one sometime in the spring.

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( — to December 22, 2015)

Paul David Woollard, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in St. George, Utah. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Loved ones may sign his guestbook online.

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November 1933 – December 19, 2015

With a heavy heart, we announce the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Norman Albert Eastwood. He passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, from heart failure while awaiting the kickoff of the BYU vs. Utah football game in Las Vegas.

He had a full and enjoyable 82 years of life and has shared with family and friends the meaning of “living life to its fullest.”

Norm was born in November 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Elsie and Albert Eastwood. He attended Granite High School and served with the United States Navy for four years. Norm married Joyce Eastwood in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and shared many wonderful and loving moments during their 58 years together, including an LDS mission in Heber Valley, Utah, in 2007.

Norm was deeply involved with the LDS church, the community and a huge fan of the BYU basketball and football programs. He enjoyed four-wheeling with friends in Idaho and Utah and loved riding with his motorcycle groups the Southern Utah Hogs and the Temple Riders Association in St. George.

Norm’s legacy will continue through his wife, Joyce; his siblings, Vilate Jones and Elaine Christensen; his children, Linnae Eastwood, David Eastwood and Linda Eastwood; his grandchildren, Spencer Eastwood, Paige Eastwood, Conor Merritt, Parker Eastwood and Eric Merritt; nieces and nephews; and extended family Mike and Amy Merritt and Rodger Norman.

In death, he is happily reunited with his parents, his brothers and sisters and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 9-10:45 a.m. at the Sunset 11th Ward Chapel, 82 N. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 9-10:15 a.m. at Serenity Draper Mortuary, 12278 S. Lone Peak Parkway Suite 103, Draper, Utah.
• A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Chapel.
• Interment will be held Tuesday.
• Grave dedication will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Larkin Sunset Memorial Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dale Road, Sandy Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Norm’s name.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

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December 23, 2015

Eleda O. Hale, 90, passed away Dec. 23, 2015, at her home in Washington, Utah. She was raised in Logan, Utah, and graduated North Cache High in 1943. Eleda married Rex Alma Hale May 13, 1944.

She worked at Nonpareil Foods in Blackfoot, Idaho, where she lived for 51 years. Eleda also worked on the family farm cooking for the crew. After that, they spent many of their winters in Quartzite, Arizona, before moving to St. George, Utah.

Eleda served as the Primary president and scout leader in the LDS church and had many other callings as well. She loved traveling with her husband and was a member of the Good Sam Club.

She enjoyed painting, gardening and caring for her flowers. She loved her family and enjoyed bragging about their accomplishments.

Eleda is preceded in death by her husband, Rex; daughter, Lynette Hale McLane; and son-in-law, William B. McLane.

She is survived by her son, Boyd (Linda) Hale; her sister, Maxine James of Logan, Utah; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. at the Washington LDS 6th Branch Chapel, 700 E. Telegraph St., Washington, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Tuesday, prior to services, 10-10:45 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be held Wednesday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m., in the Millville City Cemetery, Millville, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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May 9, 1995 – December 24, 2015

Zachary Hunter Lusk, 20, died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2015. He was born May 9, 1995, to Kenneth and Terri Lusk. Zachary lit up any room he entered. He made friends easily,and he touched thousands of lives with his bright personality and passion for life.

Zachary was born in St. George and grew up in Washington City. He graduated from Pine View High School in 2013 where he served on the Washington City Youth Council and participated in FBLA. Zachary was studying business administration and economics at the University of Utah. He loved to travel, and he loved politics.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth Lusk, and his siblings, Brittani Harris, Amanda Harward, Robert Lusk, Rachel Lusk and Sarah Lusk.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Terri Lusk.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 11 a.m., in the Washington 3rd LDS Ward Chapel, 700 E. Telegraph St., Washington, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Sunday evening, 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd.
• Additional visitations will be held Monday, prior to services, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit their website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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August 23, 1920 – December 24, 2015

May Dean Mason, age 95, passed away at Kolob Care Center Dec. 24, 2015. She was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Tarkio, Missouri, to James Robert and Mabel Andrews.

May Dean’s family eventually left Missouri during the great depression settling down in Lindsay, California, where she continued growing up with her five siblings, Robert, John, Earl, Dixie and Tom.

Some time during 1940 or 1941, she became part of “The Greatest Generation” when she moved to Arizona to work in an aircraft factory with her girlfriend. Because of her petite size, they used her in the very cramped tail sections of fighter planes securing the skin rivets. She truly was one of the “Rosie The Riveters.”

May Dean is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) Mason, Omaha, Nebraska; brothers Thomas Andrews, Earl Andy Andrews; and sister, Dixie Cook, all residing in California.

May was preceded in death by her first son, Earl Edward Everett; her husband Clarence Mason; and two older brothers, Robert and John Andrews.

Funeral services

• May Dean will be interred at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends may sign her guestbook online.

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