April 15, 1921 — July 2, 2016

Manoma (Noma) Andrus Jenkins was born April 15, 1921, to Charles Andrus and Rose Turner Andrus in St. George, Utah.  She died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 2, 2016.  She was raised in St. George where she spent winters in town and summers on their farm in the Washington Fields.

Noma was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. At the age of 5 she sang a solo in the St. George Tabernacle.  She traveled to Salt Lake City at the age of 8 to sing in a contest to select the state song.  The song she sang, “Sego Lilly of the Valley” was chosen.  Singing was her talent when she was crowned “Days of ’47 Queen” in 1941.  

During her reign as Queen she was hosted by the Mayor of Salt Lake, Ab Jenkins, and his wife Evelyn. They were so taken by her, Evelyn told their son, Marv, “I have met the girl I want you to marry.” Marv and Noma married 11 weeks later and lived in Salt Lake City where their daughter Judy was born. As a pilot for Western Airlines, Marv moved his family to California where their daughter Jeri, and their son’s Ab and Charlie were born.  They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, in 1956 where they lived for 26 years.  When Marv retired, they returned to St. George, where Marv built the home they lived in for 35 years.

Noma was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she continued using her vocal talents.  She was best known and loved as the Primary chorister where she served faithfully for many years.  

She was a wonderful and gracious hostess.  Over the years countless people dined at her table.  Her apple pie was famous from coast to coast.   Most visitors to her home were greeted with a large slice. In the neighborhood she was known as the “Cookie Lady.”  The neighborhood children would ring her doorbell and she would give them her famous Butter Cookies.  It didn’t take long for the adults to catch on to the trick also.

She was a wonderful seamstress and regularly surprised her children with new clothing.  She introduced her 16 grandchildren to “magic eggs” and “dancing worms.”  She was an avid gardener and loved anything that bloomed, twined around a lattice or was showy.  She talked and sang to her plants daily.  In keeping with her Queenly personality, her hair and makeup were always perfect, and she adorned herself with beautiful jewelry even when walking to the mailbox.   

Noma enriched the lives of many with her inviting smile, her warm laugh and sincere interest in everyone.  She was always happy and maintained a cheerful attitude.  Her common phrase of gratitude, which she spoke frequently, was “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.”  She greeted friends and family with enthusiasm.  But her pride and joy was her family.  She was a grand lady, a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mother and the greatest grandmother of them all.  

She is survived by children, Judy Hadfield (Bob), Jeri Hansen (Lowell), Ab Jenkins (Paula), Charlie Jenkins (Jayne), 16 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters, husband Marv, and great-granddaughter Amelia Hansen.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills 2nd Ward Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, July 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George and also on Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.  

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July 18, 2000 — July 3, 2016

Pierce Jeffery Adamson was born on July 18, 2000, to Jeffery and Derena Adamson in St. George, Utah. Just short of his 16th birthday, Pierce completed his mission here on earth on July 3, 2016 near his home in Hurricane, Utah.

Pierce was a very special young man with many beautiful attributes and qualities. One of them being a true peacemaker with a positive outlook on life. Pierce was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, loved by all who knew him. A rare teenager who loved to bring laughter and joy to his family gatherings.

He was a light to his family and friends. “Everyone needs a Pierce in their lives. He cared about so many people. He touched so many lives. “He was no respecter of age, for his pure love and friendship was felt by young and old.

His strong desire to be like Christ was shown as a youth leader in his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His duties as an Aaronic Priesthood holder were dear to his heart as he planned to baptize his younger sister. Through his commitment to the Lord, he never missed a month of home teaching in his two years as a teacher. His heart was set on serving a mission but Heavenly Father had a higher calling for his valiant servant.

The talented athlete loved to be a Hurricane Tiger. He excelled as a player and even more as a teammate. A fellow Tiger stated, “He loved sports. He was always really positive and always found the best of every situation and it made it really easy to be around him.” His love of sports was evident as Pierce jumped out of his seat to receive this year’s freshman athlete of the year award.

His intelligence was shown through his outstanding scholastic performance. He often reached out to other classmates who were in need of love and friendship. His tender heart will be missed by an overwhelming amount of people. His light, though short, burned bright.

He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Derena Adamson; his three sisters: Courtney, Sidney, and Whitney; nephews: Ryker and Peyton; grandparents: Jim and Twyla Entwistle, Elaine Jackson and Farrell Adamson; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane LDS Stake Center, 677 S. 700 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• Visitations will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main Street, and Friday prior to services from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

Pierce was passionate about the the Washington County School District, Foundation for Anti-Bulling Program at Hurricane High School. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to this foundation.

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August 20, 1920 — June 29, 2016

Orin Douglas Heideman, known as Heidie, passed away on June 29, 2016, of natural causes. He had been a resident of Toquerville, Utah, for 66 years. He was born in Romulus, New York, on August 20, 1920, to Dora Alexander and Ben Heideman. His mother died when he was 1 ½ years old and his father later married her friend, Theo Amsbury, whom Orin loved dearly. He had one sister, Eunice Dansbury Gingree. Since his father was a Presbyterian minister, they moved frequently throughout the Midwest.

Heidie studied political science and history at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. With the onset of World War II, he was drafted in the Army Air Corps. He flew 35 missions over Europe where he was a tail gunner flying B17s and B24s. He was a Purple Heart recipient.

He met Dixie Dee Kleinman at a dance in Santa Clara when he was on leave from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. They were married August 7, 1946.  They were sealed in the St. George LDS temple after he joined the church in April 1990. After living in Carlinville, Illinois, for four years, they moved to Toquerville, which they called home for the next 66 years. He always appreciated the warm, accepting welcome he received from the people of the community.  Orin and Dixie are the parents of three sons and three daughters, the grandparents of 15 grandsons and 15 granddaughters, and 70 great-grandchildren.

Heidie worked at the Iron Mines in Cedar City, the Hurricane Mesa and the Nevada Test Site including Area 51.  Locally, he served on the Toquerville town board and was a precinct chairman of the Republican Party for 20 years. Orin and Dixie were named the Republican volunteers of the year for their years of service in various capacities. Orin served on the Human Services Committee for the Five County Association of Governments for many years.

Heidie’s most notable gift was his ability to see the good in all people. He was everyone’s friend. He was a great supporter of local young men who were involved in athletics. He also loved spending time at the cabin on Kolob.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dixie, and is survived by his children, Doug and Debra Heideman, Kent and Barbara Heideman, Paul and Carylee Heideman, Kay and Lynn Chamberlain, Jean and Don Jones, Ann and Mike Spilker and his grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Toquerville Chapel, 63 N. Toquerville Blvd., Toquerville, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Friday, July 8, from 6-8 p.m. and preceding the services, July 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., also at the Toquerville Church.
• Interment will take place in the Toquerville Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.  

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March 18, 1924 — July 1, 2016

Rayola Violet DeWaal Miller White Hawks Sawyer, 92, passed away July 1, 2016. She was born March 18, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William and Lena Zbinden DeWaal. She married her eternal sweetheart, Norman “Loane” Miller on April 2, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Before marriage, she attended West High School in Salt Lake City where she grew up. Violet was an amazing homemaker with an incredibly strong spirit. Her sense of humor was a delight to all who knew her. After Loane’s passing in 1953 she worked for Osborne Apparel and Purity Biscuit. She was also a nurse’s aide at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Violet later married James Edwin White, Claude Harris Hawks and Nile Sawyer. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found great joy in serving as a Primary Teacher, Relief Society Counselor, Stake Missionary, Ward Singles Representative and Ordinance Worker in the St. George LDS Temple.

She loved life and all living things. She was especially good with children, quilting, gardening, art, music and dancing. She was a beautiful ballroom dancer.

Violet is survived by her children: Norman Loane, Jr. (Alice) Miller of LaVerkin, Elda Ranae (Doug) Wrigley of Herriman, Wanda Fae (Glen) Miller Cedar City, Marla Fawn (Richard) Brimley of Gainsville, Florida, Fred David Miller of West Jordan, Robert Scott (Rose) White of Le Mars, Iowa, Melody Violet (Judy) Hawks of Ogden, and Claude Vaughn (Lisa) Hawks of Hurricane; 35 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; her brother, John DeWaal; step-children: Rick (Evette) Sawyer of Murray, Jo (Lynne) Savage of Stockton, Georgia and John (Linda) Davis of St. George; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; her daughter, Marian Rayola; grandsons: Travis Wrigley and Christopher Hawks; great-grandchildren: Adam Wrigley and Maryn Violet Miller; her parents; six brothers and sisters; and daughters-in-law, Pamela Miller and Rebecca White.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Sage Creek Ward Chapel, 807 W. Capilla Road, Washington, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W.St. George Blvd., and on Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be held Monday, July 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Bountiful Memorial Park, 2224 S. 200 West, Bountiful, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

The family would like to express their thanks to CNS Hospice, the doctors and nurses at Dixie Regional Medical Center and Autumn Park for their compassionate service to Violet and her family.

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Oct. 18, 1948 — July 6, 2016

Ralph Kenyon Robinson, Age 67, passed away on July 6, in the Cedar City Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1948, and was the first of two sons born to Kenyon and Norma Benson Robinson of Parowan, Utah. He was taught by the example of his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to know the value of hard work. And also good fun. He was taught by his father how to torment his brother and, later on, his two sons. As a young boy, he worked on the farm with his family raising sheep and growing hay, but his real love was working the family property up on Summit Mountain, where they ran the sheep in the summer.

Ralph married his sweetheart, Alison Chamberlain, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 25, 1973. On Sept. 24, 1988, they were sealed in the St George temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From the marriage came two children, Jeremy K. and Cody C. Robinson. He was blessed with 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Alison Chamberlain Robinson; his two children: Jeremy (and Christy) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Cody (and Shelly) of Cedar City; and his grandchildren: Dillon of Cedar City, Utah, Dakota (and Carlee) and their son, Cash (a great grandson) of South Jordan, Utah, Remington of Arco, Idaho, and Mandi of Phoenix, Arizona.

He is also survived by one brother, Paul (and Dena) Robinson of St. George, Utah.

Ralph was a member of the Parowan 3^rd ward where he served in many different callings. While in the 3^rd and 4^th ward, he worked with the Young Men. While in that calling, he found his love for the Boy Scouts, where he served for over 25 years. He earned the Silver Beaver award, attended Wood Badge training and was on the Timberline staff many times. Last month, he and his son Cody participated in the Boy Scout Expo, where they fired off the candy canon, loving every minute of it.

After marriage, they moving to Yerington, Nevada, where he worked for the Anaconda Copper Company. After the mine closed down, they moved back to Parowan, where he begin working for the Iron County Road Department. He loved grading the roads. He then worked in Parowan for the Iron County School District and later transferred to the Cedar City Warehouse Department. There he had 13 ladies to do “honey-do’s” for, loving every minute of that. He retired from the school district in 2009.

Ralph loved to spend time in the mountains with family and friends. He loved camping, deer hunting, whittling, gathering fire wood, sitting in front of the fire, shooting guns, bows and arrows, gathering arrow heads, working on the springs, as well as going on 4-wheeler rides.

He loved making beautiful walking sticks for people and surprising friends with them. He loved the Mountain Man Rendezvous, dressing up in his buck skins, shooting black powder and throwing hawk N knife.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the Parowan 3^rd and 4^th Ward Chapel.
• A viewing will be held on Friday, July 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the church and again on Saturday at the church prior to the services from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Southern Utah Mortuary.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Southern Utah Mortuary online.

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Sept. 23, 1915 — July 6, 2016

Dorothy Bywater, age 100, passed away on July 6. She was born in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 1915 to Roy F. and Cassie Miller.

She married Edward R. “Ted” Bywater on Oct. 2, 1936, in Salt Lake City. He passed away at the age of 79 on Feb. 25, 1994.

Dorothy’s father worked for Union Pacific Railroad, first in Salt Lake, then in Pocatello, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon, before returning to Salt Lake to continue has career. Dorothy attended East High School in Salt Lake City and the University of Utah. She was affiliated with Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

After they were married, Dorothy and Ted continued to live in Salt Lake where he owned a business with his two brothers. As well as supporting Ted in the business, Dorothy was content to be a homemaker and mother. She was also an active member of the Salt Lake City P.E.O. chapter, and she and Ted were members of Hidden Valley Country Club.

Ted retired in 1979, at which time he and Dorothy moved to St. George where they thoroughly enjoyed their retirement years. After joining the Bloomington Country Club, Dorothy became an avid golfer. She was a superb bridge player, which she continued to enjoy into her 90s. She was an original sponsor of the St. George P.E.O. chapter, and she and Ted were two of the original members of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Timothy (Kathy) of St. George; three grandchildren: David (Shelagh) Bywater, Stephen Bywater and Robyn (Reed Davis); and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy; her daughter, Bonnie; and a granddaughter, Anne.

Funeral Services

• Memorial services will be held Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 611 N. 2450 East, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.

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June 24, 1974 — July 7, 2016

Devin James Hillin, beloved son, husband, father, brother and uncle, passed away on Thursday, July 7.

Devin was born June 24, 1974, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to James and Darlene Hillin. He was second oldest to two brothers and one sister and grew up in Monroe, Utah.

He married his sweetheart, Emily Hillin. They have four children whom he loved dearly: Timarie, Tristen, Torie and Hunter.

He was very gifted with many talents, including building and finishing many houses with beautiful tile and finish work. He loved being with family and being outdoors and enjoyed many outdoor activities, including mountain biking, running, hunting, fishing and metal detecting with his Dad, brothers and children.

Devin will be very missed and will forever be in our hearts.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services to honor Devin will be held for immediate family at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, on Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m.
• He will then be laid to rest at Ivins City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.  

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April 17, 1938 — July 6, 2016

Marilyn Arta McDowell Orton returned to her Heavenly Father on July 6, having passed away of natural causes. She was born on April 17, 1938, to Darell and Arta McDowell in Forsyth, Missouri.

Marilyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Marilyn loved to go hunting in the mountains and listen to the elk and watch the humming birds as they flew around her. She loved to go fishing and boating in the open water. She also enjoyed water-well witching in the mountains. But what she was most famous for was her great talents in cooking and preparing for the holidays with family and friends.

Marilyn always loved spending time with her grandchildren and sharing time with her family members. She was always known to all of her family and friends as Mother Theresa.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Steve H. Orton; children Cameron, Aaron (Francesca) and Brian (Gina); stepchildren Mark (Barbara) Williams, Tammy, Jeff (Holly) and Josh (Melanie); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Darell and Arta McDowell; her loving son Paul W. Sexton; and stepson Tyler J. Orton.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at the Cedar City Cemetery.
• A viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. followed by a brief memorial service at 12:15 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Southern Utah Mortuary.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Southern Utah Mortuary online.

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Feb. 28, 1997 — June 21, 2016

Derek was born on Feb. 28, 1997, in Cedar City. He passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2016, surrounded by family and his hospice nurse who has been by his side helping him fight a battle with cancer. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the moment Derek learned to ride a bike, he never stopped; you would spot Derek all over town jumping off walls, stairs, railings and dirt piles. At the skate park, he was determined to perfect certain BMX moves. To earn money for his bike, he started at a young age delivering the Iron County Newspaper.

Derek loved rock climbing with anyone that was willing to invite him. He became so confident and fast he could climb a rock face quickly and with no safety ropes attached.

Derek was involved in Cyber Core and FBLA. He took 1^st place at State and went on to Nashville, Tennessee, for Nationals. Every year he loved staying up all night programming at Code Camp. He attended Southern Utah Computer Program Camp and was accepted to learn how to create apps at BusyBusy.

He loved spending time with his brothers and sister, along with his cousins and grandparents, camping, hiking and taking road trips to the new adventures awaiting.

April 21, 2015, changed our family. Derek was diagnosed with bone cancer called Osteosarcoma, and tumors were discovered in his lungs. Derek never complained. He found laughter during the worst moments. He was greeted with hugs because of the humor he brought with him.

On graduation day, Derek was receiving Chemo at PCH. His sister, Alissa Hoyt, accepted his diploma for him while SUU livestreamed the graduation.

Derek is survived by his parents, Kirsten and Jeffrey Catella and Carlon Hoyt; his siblings Jason Catella, Dawson Hoyt, Alissa Hoyt and Kevin Catella; grandparents Richard and Barbara Gull of St. George and grandmother Julia Clorene (Errol) Hoyt of Fredonia, Arizona. He is also survived by aunts and uncles RaJan (Hoyt) Meiner of Peoria, Arizona; Ed and Julie (Hoyt) Hawkins of Blanding; Charrena (Hoyt) Barton of St. George; Kelly and Misty Hoyt of Santaquin; Jason and Mary (Gull) Shakespear of Cedar City; Dean and Liz Gull of Maryland; Alice Gull of Pennsylvania and Thomas Gull of St. George; and many cousins that love him.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 1 p.m. at the Cedar North Stake Center, 95 N. 2125 West, Cedar City.
• A viewing will be held Friday evening, July 15, from 5-7 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City.
• A viewing will be held Saturday morning, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Southern Utah Mortuary.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Southern Utah Mortuary online.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Primary Children’s Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Cancer Center in Cedar City and Cedar Hospital. A special thank you to IHC Home Health, April, Haley and Craig, for being there every step of the way. We love you!

Derek has requested in lieu of flowers, your generous help to pay it forward by making a donation to Natty’s Wish Foundation, which helps teenagers with cancer fulfill their wish. A box will be available at both viewings.

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November 1, 1933 — July 17, 2016

Orvel Allen Bundy, 82, passed away July 17, 2016, at his home in St. George, Utah. He was born November 1, 1933 in Mt. Trumbull, Arizona, to Roy and Doretta Iverson Bundy. He was the youngest of twelve children. He went to school in the one room schoolhouse at Mt. Trumbull and later in St. George. He met his wife, Sara Berry Hamilton (Sally), while they both worked at Eaton Ranch near Sheridan, Wyoming. They were married on June 9, 1956 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Their marriage was later solemnized on June 9, 1962, in the St. George LDS Temple.

Orvel and Sally purchased his parent’s homestead at Mt. Trumbull in 1960 and he spent most of his life doing what he loved, ranching. He was known for his prayers for rain. He loved and knew each of his cows. He enjoyed deer hunting and cooking sourdough biscuits. He bribed his grandchildren with jerky and Jolly Ranchers for hugs and kisses.

Orvel loved being the door greeter for the St. James LDS Ward. Bishops came and went, but he kept his beloved calling. He was a stalwart member of the church and was deeply devoted to living the gospel. He has left a legacy of faithfulness and humility for his posterity.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Doretta Bundy, and his eleven siblings, Iven Bundy, Bessie Faught, Helen Bundy Russell, Elmo (Beulah) Bundy, Barbara (Gene) Carroll, Clarence (Josephine) Bundy, David (Bodel) Bundy, Leah (Melburn) Jensen, Newell (Aileen) Bundy, Juanita Hymer, and Madge Langford Lee.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Hamilton Bundy; his five children, William (Jill) Bundy, Clay (Carol) Bundy, Marjorie (Robert) Holt, Barry (Wendy) Bundy, and Julie Bundy; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren; and four foster children, Debbie Salabye, Alberta Charley, Clifford Charley, Alias; and sister-in-law, Aileen Bundy.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 11 a.m.  at the Morningside LDS Stake Center, 881 S. River Road, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George and again Thursday, July 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place at Mt. Trumbull, Arizona at 3:00 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

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January 27, 1926 — July 14, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Barbara Borschel Schall, 90, passed away at her home in St. George, Utah, on July 14, 2016. She was born on January 27, 1926, in Buffalo, New York, to Winifred Shay and Howard C. Borschel.

Barbara was raised in Buffalo, New York, until the age of 10 when the family moved to California due to her declining health. Growing up in southern California she met a young sailor, the love of her life, Richard W. Schall. They were married on April 21, 1945, in San Diego, California.

In 1955 Barbara brought the gospel to her family by joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she and her family were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. She loved the Gospel and was always willing to serve in the church in many different capacities.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a son, Stephen Howard Schall. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Richard Warren Schall; five children: Ronald Schall, Heidi Friend, Lindsey Bates, Jeffrey Schall and Jason Schall; 32 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the St. George LDS 2^nd Ward Chapel, 166 S. Main Street, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

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April 11, 1936 — July 14, 2016

Clyde Merlin Harris, 80, passed away July 14. He was born April 11, 1936, in Sacramento, California, to David W. and Daisy Trout Harris. He married Annette Belcher on May 18, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Clyde graduated from Weltech Vocational College. He was a Regional Service Manager for Xerox Diablo Systems in Northern California before retiring to St. George, Utah. He served faithfully in his many callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a full-time mission to the East Central States, Stake Missionary, Sunday School President and a worker at the St. George Temple.

Clyde’s hobby was building and flying radio controlled airplanes. He was a member of the Remote Possibilities Radio Controlled Club.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m. at the River Ridge LDS Ward Chapel, 912 S. 1740 East, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, and Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

The family wishes to express gratitude and thanks to Alliance Hospice for all they did to serve Clyde in his time of need.

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Dec. 7, 1958 — July 21, 2016

Tracy Dee Cannon, 57, passed away July 21 at Dixie Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. George, Utah, to David Clare and Rosamond “Rosie” Averett Cannon. Tracy was married to Wendy Woodard, and they were later divorced. Tracy married Arlene Bailey on June 20, 1998.

Tracy was raised in St. George and attended Dixie High School. His first job was at McCord Service Station at 12 years old. During his life, he has had many job opportunities and developed many skills. He was a great mechanic, heavy machine operator, worked in construction and mining and was a jack of all trades. He especially enjoyed working as a supervisor at the Gypsum Mine.

He was a member of the St. George Elks Lodge for many years. He loved to spend time and socialize with friends at the Lodge. Tracy followed politics and loved to share his opinion about it. He loved being with family, and he treasured being with his daughter, Jessica.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Arlene Cannon; daughter, Jessica Garner (Joe Sparks); sons: Dustin (Maygen) Mortenson, Jeremy Mortenson and Brent (Jessie) Jensen; parents, Clare and Rosie Cannon; sister, Terri (Greg) Mickleson; brother, Troy (Shelly) Cannon; and his five grandchildren: Lindsay, Lacey, Maylee, Mason and Maddix.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gale Bailey; his grandparents, Franklin and Ethel Averett, Clarence Cannon, Fred and Rosalind Ingledue.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held at Metcalf Mortuary Monday from 6-7 p.m. and Tuesday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will in the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

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April 15, 1937 — July 18, 2016

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend William “Bill” Smith Fife returned to his Heavenly home at 6:30 p.m. on July 18, 2016, at his home in Ivins, Washington County, Utah.  

Bill was born to William Stewart Fife Jr. and Lois Smith Fife in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on April 15, 1937. He was their first son, second child in a family of nine children; two sisters (Dorothy Elayne and Miriam) and one brother (Joseph Allen) died as infants. He grew up with: Richard, Keith, Roger, Kathryn, and Bruce Fife. As his father attended medical school, they moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Stockton, California, Detroit and Huntington Woods, Michigan, Gridley, California, and Sacramento, California, where Bill graduated from El Camino High.  

During high school Bill joined the Air National Guard. He signed up for the Navy serving his country from 1957-1961. In 1958, three Argus explosions were shot into the air from his ship. The story was leaked to “The Providence Journal” on March 19, 1959. Project Argus missiles were one of the best kept U.S. military secrets since World War II. Bill was discharged March 31, 1963, as an Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class. His superior wrote that he was, “A man of excellent moral character and ability, his loyalty and devotion to duty while in the U.S. Navy was important to those who worked with him.”

Bill served in the Southern Australia Mission from 1961-1963. At BYU he met Emma Hafen. They were married Dec. 30 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple, with his grandfather Joseph Fielding Smith officiating. Graduating from BYU in May 1968, they moved to Ivins, Utah.

Work included: U.S. Navy, farm worker, Forestry Service, Bureau of Land Management, Soil Conservation Service, Ence Brother’s Feed, Rocky Mountain Produce, Washington County School District, St. George Temple, and St. George Post Office.

A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bill served as a home teacher since the age of 14; released only due to Alzheimer’s disease. Bill was coordinator of the LDS servicemen stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the Navy and Elder’s Quorum Secretary at BYU. He was the first Executive Secretary in the Ivins ward.

He served in the following positions in Ivins: Gospel Doctrine teacher, MIA teacher/counselor, Cub Scout den leader/merit badge counselor, Primary nursery, Teacher Development Leader, Sunday School President/Secretary, Elders Quorum/High Priest secretary, Assistant Ward Clerk (membership, financial), St. George Temple officiator and family history consultant. The position Bill felt was the most important was that of father and grandfather.

Loving father to four daughters and one son, he often helped care for sick children when they were younger; helping patiently when his wife Emma was ill, and giving loving support to his eldest daughter Jennifer when she suffered with leukemia. Bill always said the hardest thing he would have to face was to have one of his children die before him. He was put to the test on the December 25, 1994, when his firstborn Jennifer died. Years later while suffering from Alzheimer’s disease he still remembered and missed his beloved daughter.

Bill taught his children to drive a car, grow a garden, and get wood for winter. He encouraged his children to do their best in life; to be good students, good citizens, and enjoy life. He was pleased that his son achieved his Eagle rank and his daughters achieved their Young Womanhood Recognition Awards. He danced with them on special occasions, even though he didn’t like dancing and felt he had two “left feet.” He loved BYU football games, scouting, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, telling jokes and stories, teasing and music. He took accordion and Karate lessons when his children were growing up.

Survived by his wife Emma and children: Mary Anna (Kevin) Henke, Ruth (Branton) Campbell. Dr. Joseph (Theresa) Fife, and Wilma (Lewis) Elison. Grandpa to 15 grandchildren: Sara Henke Burnett; Karolyn, Joshua, Hyrum, Charity, Seth, and Aaron Campbell; Jacob, Joseph, Jonathan, Elijah, Abigail, and Daniel Fife; William and Lois Elison. Great-grandchildren: Haven, Bryden, Brecken, and Kinzlee. Siblings: Dr. Richard (Adele) Fife, Keith Fife, Dr. Roger (Christa) Fife, Kathryn (Craig) Thomas, and Bruce (Leslie) Fife.

He is proceeded in death by his parents: Dr. William Stewart Fife Jr. and Lois Smith Fife, sisters Dorothy Elayne and Miriam, brother Joseph Allen, and daughter Jennifer.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Ivins LDS Stake Center, located at 260 E. 1060 South, Ivins, Ut.
• Viewings will be held the day of services at the chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the night before on July 27, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah (435) 673-2454.
• Interment will take place in the Ivins City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

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Oct. 8, 1929 — July 17, 2016

Pilar Z. Montierth, 86, passed away on July 17. She was born Oct. 8, 1929, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Abraham Zevallos and Carlota Vargas. Pilar married her sweetheart, George Miles Montierth, on Dec. 12, 1970. She worked in banking prior to her marriage and as a homemaker afterward.

Pilar was a loving wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings.

Pilar is survived by her stepchildren: Max (Carol) Montierth, John (Alice) Montierth, and Kathie Bush; and her nephews: Abraham Zevallos and Bolivar Faijo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; stepchildren: Marion “Monte” Montierth and George Montierth; and brother, Gustavo Zevallos.

She gives special thanks to her dear friend Lidia Woods, who provided friendship and assistance, and to Annegret Montierth.

Funeral Services

• Interment will take place in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California.
• Pilar requested that no funeral service be held, but dedication of the grave will take place on Aug. 12, 2016.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings, please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

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August 29, 1926 — July 14, 2016

Royal Kay Hunt passed peacefully away July 14, 201,6 after a long noble battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born August 29, 1926, in St. George, Utah, to Royal Samuel and Hettie Burgess Hunt. He lived on the Hunt ranch near Central until the divorce of his parents when he was very young. Winters found him in St. George with his working mother and summers on the ranch in Central with his grandparents, Abe and Maude Burgess. Kay as he was called in his early years was intelligent and did well in school. He was close to his uncle Burt and also many cousins.

During World War II Kay turned 18 and was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Leyte, Philippines when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. He was transferred to Tokyo where he served at the United States occupied Japanese prison.

On his discharge he returned home and rekindled his friendship with Gai Graff. The friendship developed into love and they were married August 25, 1947, in St. George. Kay had one more year to graduate from Dixie College, which he completed. Kay was accepted to the University Law School so they left for Salt Lake City.

Near the end of his schooling the branch Presidency of Stadium Village came to call Royal on a mission. He and Gai had recently been activated in the LDS Church. Royal told them that if he passed the Utah State Bar exam he would go. Of course he did. His mission call was to West Germany for 30 months. Previously Kay had encouraged Gai to go back to school. Three months after he left she graduated from the University of Utah and returned home to St. George to teach school. His mission was the finest choice Royal Kay could have made for his and Gai’s life.

He was devoted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and accepted any call that came to him. He served as a high councilman, a bishop, a stake mission president, a mission president and General Council for the church in Europe plus many other wonderful callings. Kay and Gai returned to St. George in 1988 and the call to the St. George Temple Baptistery was very dear to him.

His greatest joy after 9 years of marriage was being able to adopt two children, Matt and Jana. Then after returning home about 4 ½ years in Germany we were blessed to be able to adopt another lovely baby girl, Tina. Another blessing was being able to adopt two of his grandchildren. Royal deeply loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made everyone’s life happier with his great sense of humor and devotion to his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Gai Graff Hunt, of almost 69 years, his sons Matt (Karen) Hunt, Charlie (Leslie) Hunt and daughters Jana Hunt (Craig) Burningham, Tina Hunt and Amy Hunt (Mike) Corbell and his uncle Burt Burgess along with numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Royal Samuel and Hettie Burgess Hunt, his great-grandson Jordan Charles Hunt and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East.
• Viewings will be held on Tuesday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m.  at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George Utah, and Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

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June 1, 1919 — July 26, 2016

Andrew Theodore Makranczy, 97, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2016. He was born June 1, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Mary Tusai in Los Angeles, California on May 19, 1941. They were both proud of their Hungarian heritage.

After contracting Tuberculosis, he spent much of the 1940s as a patient in the Olive View Tuberculosis Sanitarium. After release, he worked hard to regain his strength and take care of his family. He spent most of his productive years as a commercial refrigeration sales engineer.

Retiring in 1982, he and Mary moved to St George, Utah. There he loved music, wood working and gardening, taking special pride in his rose garden.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of St George, Utah, and his son, Theodore Alfred Makranczy of Palmyra, Virginia; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and his sister, Gabrielle Von Kahrs of St George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Science of Mind Spiritual Center, Los Angeles; office@somspiritualcenterla.org.

Special thanks to the staff of Encompass Hospice for all their help.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

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September 8, 1931 — July 26, 2016

Shirley Bruno Butler, 84, passed away on July 26, 2016, in St. George, Utah, of complications due to Alzheimer’s.   She was born September 8, 1931, in Moroni, Utah, to Frank Bruno and Alice Brunner.

Shirley moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, as a child.  She attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where she met her future husband, Ray Butler.  She waited for him while he served an LDS mission in Germany.  They were later married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Shirley and Ray moved to Aurora, Colorado. She later moved to St. George, Utah, after the death of her husband and had many friends there.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Relief Society and many other callings.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; and daughters, Sharon and Marsha.  She is survived by her children: Raven Lynn of St. George, Utah; Karl (Michele) of Texas; son-in-law, Wayne (Marsha-deceased) Fox of Draper, Utah; sister, Sheila Harward, of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother, Richard, of Orem, Utah; 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Memory Matters of Utah, (435) 319-0407, 168 N. 100 East, St. George, Utah 84770.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Spring Garden Senior Living Center staff for the love and care given to Shirley for the past four years.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held, Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 E. 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to graveside services, at 11 a.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

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November 2, 1991 — July 23, 2016

Jacee Jo Price James, 24, passed away on July 23, 2016, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Jacee Jo Price James was born November 2, 1991, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Melvin J. and Jolynn Mulliner Price.

Jacee was the youngest child with three older brothers and one older sister.  She was an energetic little girl with long, thick hair and beautiful blue eyes.  She had a big smile and loved to talk! Jacee brightened the life of her family.

It was as a young girl that she developed many of the hobbies that brought joy to her life including horses, camping, hiking, four-wheeling and outdoor activities. Jacee always had friends and her dogs around her. As a young woman, Jacee was blessed with her true calling in life and became a mother. Being a homemaker, wife, mother, and step-mother was her whole world. Kiley, Dawson, Jayden, Aspen, and Kaspian were her number one priority and the light of her life. Jacee was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jacee is survived by her father, Melvin (Rose) Price of Heber City, Utah; mother, Jolynn Mulliner Price of St. George, Utah; husband, Kiley D. James; three sons: Dawson, Jayden, and Kaspian James; daughter, Aspen James, all of Portsmouth, Ohio; three brothers: Rob (Jana) Bonner of Whitman, Arizona., Brad (Amelia) Price, Cade Price; one sister, Melisa (Dale) Davis, all of Heber City, Utah; mother and fathers-in-law: Mike (Sandy) Giannetti of Portsmouth and Brent James of St. George, Utah; grandparents: Paul and Marilyn Mulliner of St. George, Utah, Mervin Price of Heber City, Utah and Marilyn Price of Parowan, Utah; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

With heavy hearts we watched as she slipped unburdened into the whisper of time.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 4 p.m. at the Foremaster Ridge LDS Ward Chapel, 912 S. 1740 East, St. George, Utah.
• Friends may call at the church prior to services from 2-3:30 pm.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

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December 15, 1955 — July 22, 2016

Our beloved friend, John Reeve, 61, passed away Friday July 22, 2016. He was born December 15, 1955, in St. George to Ashby “Hap” and Iva Gibson Reeve. He has been married to Annie Stratton Reeve for 42 years.

He was born and raised in Hurricane where he worked most of his life on his family Ranch located on the Arizona Strip. This is where he worked his cattle and loved riding his horses. He was a jack of all trades, master of the minds and a fair windmill hand. If it looked like you needed help he would stop to help even if it delayed his plans. He really enjoyed when October would roll around so he could spend time with his family and friends on the “beer” hunt.  He was a man of many words; every person he met he would give them a nickname of what he thought of them. He was a wonderful man that carried a lot of knowledge and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his wife Annie Reeve of Hurricane; daughters Cassie Reeve and Camie Reeve of Hurricane; granddaughter Samantha Black of Spanish Fork and new grandson Dusty Rasmussen of Spanish Fork; sisters Vicky Hansen, Artie Stratton, Iva Lyn Wright and husband, Neil Wright, Bernice Reeve. He is preceded in death by his daughter Candi Reeve and Father Ashby “Hap” Reeve.

A special thank you to Dixie Regional Medical Center and Hospice for all their help.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be Saturday, July 30, at 9 a.m. in the Hurricane City Cemetery.
• A viewing will be held Friday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

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