November 7, 1920 — April 2, 2017

George B. Osborne, 96, passed away April 2, 2017, in Ivins, Utah. He was born Nov. 7, 1920.

George was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II on Iwo Jima. After the war, he worked as an administrator for the Salt Lake VA Hospital and retired after 38 years.

George has a legacy of five living generations including: 12 children: Kathryn (Al) Asay, Richard (Marlene) Osborne, Jim (Pam) Osborne, Becky Isom, Sally (John) Campbell, Joan (Dave) Eggers, Jan Peterson, Julie (Don) Gregory, Sue (Fred) Joy, Lyn (Jeff) Donovan, David (Angela) Osborne; 27 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by Florence Nielsen Osborne; daughter, Kim; infant sons: Steven and Kent; grandson, Brad; and son-in-law, Don.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery located at 4^th Avenue and N Street.
• Friends may call at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the graveside services.

The family wishes to thank the Southern Utah Veterans Home for the kind and compassionate care given to our father.

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

November 10, 1923 — March 31, 2017

Doris Lilly Zetterquist Janson, 93, beloved mother, sister and matriarch passed away March 31, 2017, peacefully at her home in St. George, Utah. She lived with and had been excellently cared for by her daughter Rosie and son in law John Kirkland. Her daughter Tammy served as her activity’s director and made sure her social life was full. She was born Nov. 10, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of John and Dagmar Zetterquist, immigrants from Sweden and Norway. She grew up at her home on Capitol Hill, attended West High in Salt Lake City, Utah, and studied stenography at Utah State University.

She married Charles LaMar Janson June 8, 1945, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Doris was a homemaker, the mother of 10 children. She was a lifetime active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Doris had numerous callings in the church. Among her favorites were nursery leader, den mother and temple worker. She served a mission as a member locator. She kept a journal her entire life. Not only did she study the scriptures daily but she carried them with her everywhere she went. She loved music and always sang in the choir. As a teenager, she and her girlfriends sang on the radio.

Doris was a genuine disciple of Christ; she never gossiped and always spoke positively about others. She was optimistic and appreciative. She had a forgiving heart and lived each day with thankfulness. Doris was beautiful with bright blue sparkly eyes and an infectious smile. She had a great sense of humor and an intoxicating laugh. She loved her family and her main goal in life was to return to her heavenly home to be with her beloved husband LaMar and children. She had a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. She never missed an opportunity to share her love for her Savior.

She wanted to share the gospel with everyone giving The Book of Mormon to anyone who would accept it and bore her testimony to anyone who would listen. She was a wonderful cook making healthy meals and teaching her children a love of good clean eating. Missionaries came for dinner at least once a week. She was ahead of her time in matters of health. She researched and learned about the newest and best ways to be healthy. Doris exercised faithfully every day.

Family was both LaMar and Doris’s highest priority. Doris had a knack for making each one of her 10 children, numerous grandchildren, even more great-grandchildren, feel loved and special. She individually cared for each one. In doing this she would never forget a birthday and made special phone calls or cards to make sure each person knew they were remembered and loved. In her golden years, Doris looked forward to and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting and school events. Doris loved attending plays and musical productions. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Anne (Steve) Sutton, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Vicky Clark, of East Setauket, New York; Dan (Carolyn) Janson, of Kirby, Texas; Peggy (Jim) Smith, of St. Anthony, Idaho, currently serving in the Madagascar LDS Mission; Julie (Greg) Scott, of Orem, Utah; Rosie (John) Kirkland, of St. George, Utah; Heidi (Ashby) Boyle, of Bountiful, Utah; Tammy Jamison, of St. George, Utah; son-in-law, Robert (Lynette) Jewell; daughter-in-law, Lorie (Tim) Lambert; 75 grandchildren; 140 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; siblings Michael A. (Faun) Zetterquist and Christine Jensen and their families; and honorary children Jim and Inger Orr and family, Kay and Ian McKenna and family, and Jay and Jeanette Big and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LaMar; daughter, Marla Sue; son, John David; son-in-law, Robert Clark; two grandsons, Logan Smith and Ryan Scott; and one great-grandson.

Doris will always be remembered by her embracing hugs, huge smiles and marvelous laugh; her kind and caring personality will truly be missed. We will especially miss answering the phone on our birthdays hearing Nana sing “Happy Birthday” to us. 

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to M-liss Jacobs, Suzanne Rayburn, Mark Francis, Carol Jensen, Candice Lind, Amanda Turner, Encompass Home Health and Hospice, Canyon Home Care and Hospice, Doctors Codiga, Rignell, and Doug Callahan for the wonderful personalized care they took of Doris.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Thursday, April 6, from 4-6 p.m. and Friday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

October 17, 1961 — April 2, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2017, Tammera Susan Nye Field returned to the loving arms of her twin sons and her Father in Heaven. She fought a short, courageous battle with breast cancer. 

Tam was born Oct. 17, 1961, to Donald Gary and Susan Hamblin Nye. Tam was born and raised in Ogden, Utah, where she also attended grade school and high school. It was at Roy High School where she met her sweetheart Brent Ray Field. They were married September 25, 1981. 

Tam held various positions in retail sales throughout the years. Tam made many friends wherever she worked. She had a way of making all who knew her feel loved. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting and being outdoors. She and Brent loved to travel. They spent time in their motorhome traveling to many different places. She mostly loved spending time in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Tam made her husband, children and grandchildren a top priority in her life. She was always there to lend a helping hand when they were in need. Always putting others first. Tam was also one to give freely of herself, her time and anything she had to others. For a grandchild, Tam was a dream come true. Her grandchildren adored her, and she will truly by missed.   

Tam is survived by her husband, Brent Field, Hurricane, Utah; her children, Keven Field (Jennifer), Washington, Utah, Kacey Field (Chelsey Dickinson), Hurricane, Utah, and Tiffany Field (Kenneth Brown), Paulden, Arizona; grandchildren: Clayton, Kaden and Aiden Field, Kaelum, Serenity and Uneek Brown. She is also survived by her parents, Donald and Susan Nye, Ogden, Utah; father-in-law, Darl Field, Roy, Utah; brother, Gary Dee Nye (Judy), Ogden, Utah, and sister Jackie Toenjes (Mike), Westhaven, Utah.   

She is preceded in death by her twin sons, Kayden and Codee Field, and mother in law, LouAnn Field.

Funeral services

• A funeral service for Tam will be held Friday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 
• A Visitation will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. prior to services at the Mortuary. 
• Interment will follow at the Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, Utah. 
• A Celebration of Life Open House will also be held Saturday, April 22, at the Heritage Ward LDS Chapel, 250 N. 1500 West, Marriott-Slatterville, Utah, from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. Friends and family are invited to sign Tam’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 8, 1931 — April 5, 2017

Wilbur was born in St. George, Utah, on Nov. 8, 1931, to George Stephen Jennings and Eleanor Ward Jennings. He was raised in Rockville, Utah.

In high school, he was involved in Hurricane High’s FFA, newspaper, debate, and school plays. He played basketball, track, and football. He played on the 6-man football team that won the state championship in 1948. Hurricane High switched to 11-man football for his senior year, 1949. That year he was the most valuable running back in the region, and co-captain with his dear friend Neil Twitchell.

Wilbur completed eight years of higher education and paid for it all himself. He earned an AA degree from Southern Utah University, a BS from BYU with honors in Secondary Education, and a JD from George Washington University.  He passed the State Bar in Utah, California and Nevada, all on the first try. 

After his graduation from law school, he moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1959 to work as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He married Daisy Ann Pfund in the Los Angeles LDS temple on Jan. 10, 1961, and had three children. He received a promotion to Regional Attorney and moved to Walnut Creek, California, in 1972. 

After his divorce, he married Ruby Humphries on Nov. 21, 1987, in the St. George LDS temple. They lived in Las Vegas, Nevada until they retired and moved back to Hurricane, Utah, in 2000. They served a full-time mission to Santiago, Chile, which was a lifelong dream. They also served as ordinance workers in the Las Vegas and St. George LDS Temples.

He loved to travel, grow vegetables in his garden, hike in Zion, make and eat ice cream, tell stories of his adventures growing up in Rockville, visit with old friends, especially the Over the Hill Gang, and play with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

He is survived by his children Kerrie Jennings, Lisa Jennings Young (Richard), and Eric Jennings (Rick Stiffler), and his grandchildren Arianne, Richard III (Trey), Miles, and Sophia Young, his sister Anna Gifford Sant, his brother-in-law Burton Sant, his sister-in-law Camille Jennings (Larry) Riggs, and his sister-in-law Dixie Gifford.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Carl George and Frederick LeRoy Jennings, and his step-brothers Jesse Lavell Gifford, Hillman DeMille Gifford, and Marlin Oliver Gifford, and his beloved wife Ruby Humphries Jennings. 

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing on Friday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah. 
• The viewing will be at 1 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8. The funeral services will be held at the LDS Hurricane 12^th Ward building, 452 N. 2600 West Hurricane, Utah.  
• Interment and graveside dedication will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery, 350 E. 600 North Hurricane, Utah.

The family gives special thanks to the Visiting Angels who lovingly cared for him in his later years, and dear friends, neighbors, and ward members who were always there when he needed help.

The funeral arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com. 

April 23, 1949 — April 3, 2017

Terry Joseph Geisner, 67, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2017, from complications of esophageal cancer.  He was born April 23, 1949, in St. Louis Missouri, to Malcolm and Patricia Vandament Geisner.

The family moved to Orange County, California, when he was five. He worked with his dad at his body shop where he developed his love of anything automotive. This turned into a lifelong career, his last being owner/operator of Rocky Mountain Collision in St. George, Utah.

Terry loved his family, hot rods, NASCAR, Trojans football, being on the water, a clean shop and a manicured yard.

He married Sandy Woolsey in Orange County on April 19, 1969, they raised their family in Woodcrest, California. They later divorced. He moved to St. George in 2005. He then met and married Julie Garrett Evans on Feb. 9, 2008.

Terry is survived by his wife, Julie, children: Tara Geisner, Cari Ann (Keith) Hicks, Sunny Geisner, Ryan Geisner; his extended family: Paul (Marlo) Evans, Kim (Mike) Wilson, Kelli (Carlton) Combs, and Greg (Reagan) Evans. He loved and enjoyed his 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with one more coming in May.

Funeral services

• A Celebration of His Life will be held Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., both at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

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

January 27, 1940 — April 4, 2017

On Jan. 27, 1940, Henry and Edna Abbott gave birth to their first daughter, Judith Lynne “Janae.” She was a lonely child at first and was so excited when five years later her wonderful playmate, Mary Ruth was born. They had many wonderful adventures together, and they became best friends. They also enjoyed playing with their baby sisters so much, Sandy and Kathy. As they grew older they would write poems, stories, and songs together, they were very creative. Janae always had a love of writing, reading, poetry, and self-help books. She was constantly coming up with new ideas and projects. She loved and adored cats and rescued many. She had lovely penmanship and a great imagination.

When she was 19, she went to work for the LDS church office building as a secretary for 12 years. She enjoyed shaking hands and rubbing shoulders with apostles and prophets. Years later, her sister Mary set her up with a male pen pal to write and hopefully date. She dismissed him at first when she found out he was divorced and had four children. Her sneaky sister still thought they were meant to be, and changed his name from Bud Hamilton to Dub Notlimah (his name spelled backward) she fell for it and wrote him back and the rest is history. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Ogden LDS Temple in 1971.

She gave birth to three children: Rebecca Lynae, Jayson Lynn and Angela Lesley. They made many vacation stops to beautiful Saint George, Utah, and decided to move their young family to the gorgeous red rock valley. She took in her sister Kathy to live with them too and together they ran a day care for years. She was full of ideas and passions. She had a mail order business, sold Tupperware and knick-knacks and wrote many more stories and songs. She loved spending time with her sisters and would have yearly retreats with them. They would laugh until they cried and had a blast together. She loved her children and did the best she knew how with them. She was a great story teller. She taught them how to pray and the importance of keeping the commandments. She instilled a true love of Christ that burned within them and a love of reading and writing. The love she had and has for her husband was rare and hard to find. Their passion for one another turned into compassion and beauty that most couples strive for. She adored her grandchildren and spoiled them like any grandmother should.

Janae was preceded in death by her mother and father; sister, Kathy; and her three children: Rebecca, Jayson and Robert. Her heart longed to see her children who had passed. She constantly missed them. The reunion must have been joyous when she returned home. She left behind her husband, Bud; her daughters: Toni, Laura and Lesley; son, Joel; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. We miss you Momma and we are so grateful you are free and happy. Fly with the birds and Angels.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 So. Dixie Drive, 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.

March 7, 1934 — April 6, 2017

Ted Darrell Bushnell, 83, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home while holding the hand of his sweetheart on April 6, 2017.

Darrell was born in Meadow, Utah, on March 7, 1934, to Daniel D. and Melba Stott Bushnell. Darrell spent his childhood in Provo, Utah, attended Brigham Young High School and graduated from Brigham Young University. On Aug. 19, 1953, he married Marjorie Killpack in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After they had been married less than a year, Darrell was called on a two-year mission for the LDS church in Melbourne, Australia. Later, he and Marjorie served a mission in Baltimore, Maryland.

Darrell spent his career as a real estate broker and developer from 1958 to 2016. He was a well-loved mentor and friend. He was Realtor of the Year in 1975. He was president of the Utah County Board of Realtors and later president of the Utah State Association of Realtors.

Darrell was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved teaching the Gospel and served in many callings including bishop, high counselor and member of a stake presidency. He was a wonderful home teacher and never missed his monthly visits.

Darrell was survived by his eternal sweetheart, Marjorie K. Bushnell; children: Mike Bushnell (Holly), Debbie Morley (Craig), Sherri Peterson (Kelly) and Sandi Bushnell; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Dan S., J. Merrill, and J. Fred.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held in Orem, Utah, on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 a.m., with a visitation at 10 a.m., at the LDS Chapel located at 670 E. 800 North.
• Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N. 800 East.

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

August 11, 1935 — March 16, 2017

Robert Howard Routh, 81, passed away March 16, 2017, at Dixie Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1935, to parents William Howard Routh and Letha L. Miller in Rock Springs, Wyoming. His mother later divorced and married Jack Platt and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, with Richard Platt, his brother.

Robert graduated from Cheyenne High School then went to Westminster College. He decided college wasn’t for him and joined the Navy. While in the service he met his future wife, Louise A. Laudenslager. They were married upon his discharge from the Navy in December of 1957. Their honeymoon was a new adventure road trip from Virginia to Wyoming, where their two daughters, Vicki and Tracy, were born. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1962. He had worked for Kraft Foods for many years and was transferred to Southern Utah where he retired in 1992.

Robert had many talents. He enjoyed making jewelry and made crosses for everyone and stained glass windows for his church. You can see his work at The Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church and The Dove House. He loved to restore old cars – five Mustangs – and loved his T-birds.

He is survived by his loving wife, Louise A. Routh; daughters: Vickie (Bruce) Rudd and Tracy Routh (Michael); grandchildren: Cody (Erika) Belnap, Beau (Maureen) Rudd, Cassidy Neuman and Brianne (Daniel) Miccollis; six great-grandsons; and brother, Kenny (Linda) Routh.

He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Angela “Angel”; and three brothers: Billy, Donny, and Richard.

Funeral services

• A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 22, at 12 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 611 N. 2450 East, St. George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Building Fund at his church. Send to P.O. Box 1449, St. George, Utah, 84770.

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

January 22, 1965 — April 6, 2017

Rikki Lynn Phillips returned to her Heavenly Father and many family members, including her baby sister, Ellie Garner, and first husband, Bradley Harward.

She was born to Myla Gillins on Jan. 22, 1965, in Stanton, California. She married Brad Harward on Oct. 2, 1986, until his passing February 14, 1998. Rikki married Mark Phillips on April 22, 2001.

Rikki devoted her life to the service and care of others, especially her 14 grandkids. Nana will be deeply missed.

Rikki is survived by her husband, Mark and children: Shawn (Natalie) Chaudhrey, Phoenix, Arizona; Nicole (Greg) Gunn, Herriman, Utah; Brandi (Darren) Thomsen of Gig Harbor, Washington; Jeff (Shanae) Eagle, Mountain, Utah; and Felicia (Jeff) Kober, Cottonwood Heights, Utah; her mother, Myla (David) of Cedar City, Utah, and brother, Timothy (Karen) Garner of Centerville, Utah.

She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services

• A private Celebration of Life was held.

Arrangments have been entrusted to Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah. (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook on the website.

May 29, 1930 — April 9, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Sutherland Baker passed away from complications of pneumonia on April 9, 2017, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. “Liz” the third child of Mildred Benson and Henry Sutherland was born at home on May 29, 1930, in Newton, Utah. She was delivered by Dr. C.C. Randall. The doctor asked if he could choose her name. Her mother didn’t realize he was serious and said, “OK!” When she applied for a passport at 50 years old it was discovered her recorded birth certificate showed her name as Mildred Louise, after the shock and a very big laugh, it was quickly corrected.

Liz graduated from North Cache High School in 1948. She worked at the Herald Journal, Logan City Police Department, Sears and Roy High School in the Weber School District. Liz married James William Baker in Newton, on July 12, 1954. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

Together they raised six children. She is survived by all six: Leicha Nilson (Ezra), Douglas H. Baker (Kay), Teri Nielsen (Mark), Rex J. Baker (Tamra), Jason R. Baker (Julie), Blake J. Baker (Jenny); her sister Lucille Miles of Holiday, Utah; 29 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; close cousins, Ilda Berge, Annette Benson, Glen and Doris Benson; and a large and wonderful extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Gordon, her husband “Jim,” two sweet grandchildren, Jonas and Ivy, and one great-grandchild, Ezra.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held in St. George, Thursday evening, April 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 82 N. Dixie Drive. 
• A funeral will be held in Roy, Utah, on Saturday, at the Roy 4^th  Ward LDS Chapel, April 15 at 11 a.m. with viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• The interment will be at the Newton, Utah, Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook on the Spilsbury website.

May 23, 1919 — April 9, 2017

Heavenly Father has seen fit to call home to a glorious reunion one of his noble and beloved daughters, Ardella Gubler Duncan Heiner. She was the last remaining child of twelve marvelous children of two of the original founders of the city of LaVerkin, Utah, Henry Wickli and Susanna Pickett Gubler. 

She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in LaVerkin, Utah, on April 9, 2017, just shy of her 98^th birthday.  Born in the family homestead on Main Street, May 23, 1919, she lived her entire life in LaVerkin except for the three years spent getting her teaching degree at BYU in Provo, Utah. 

She graduated from Hurricane High School and married her sweetheart, Willard Denning Duncan, in the St. George LDS Temple June 21, 1939, just as WWII was looming its ugly head. Two children were born to them, Jeanette and Leon Willard. Her husband was called into action into the European Front where he was killed March 23, 1945, during the crossing of the Rhine River near Wallach, Germany. She was 25 years of age. 

Relying on God for her strength, she bravely moved forward through her grief learning to be a father and mother to her children. She returned to LaVerkin after graduation much to the joy of her children and began a long 31-year teaching career. 

She became a much-loved “favorite” teacher of nearly 1,000 students in the area, as well as being adored by her many nieces and nephews in a very close, loving, hard-working, spiritually strong family.

Lawrence Heiner moved from California to become her next-door neighbor. They were married July 3, 1973, in Provo, Utah. She enjoyed his children and grandchildren. They had 16 wonderful years together rock hunting, traveling and making jewelry.

Ardella’s only son, Leon Willard Duncan, passed away July 31, 1987, from a brain tumor and she had to face another tragedy in her life. Truly believing in God’s Plan of Happiness and the comforting principles of His Gospel gave her the strength needed to dig deeply into her reservoir of her happy, strong, optimistic personality. Larry passed away Oct. 1989, and she became a widow again. Faith, hard work and service to others came to her aid again as she moved forward through her trials. She worked 10 years in the church extraction program, was a visiting teacher for over 75 years, and has had a ward or stake calling since she was 12 years old. 

She has earned many awards through her long life: Teacher of the Year, the Grand Marshall of the Washington County Fair in 2011, and LaVerkin Founder’s Day Honoree in 2015, but she felt being a mother and grandmother was her greatest accomplishment.  She has lived by the motto that the Lord will help her with all her problems — and He has.

Ardella is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Benson, her son-in-law, Karl Benson; daughter-in-law Louise Duncan; 11 grandchildren: Glay, Cory, Matt, Travis, and Brian Staheli and Shauna Staheli Dunkley and Lee, Tyler, Chad, CherRie and Ryan Duncan; 31 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the LDS church’s Humanitarian or Perpetual Education Funds would be appreciated. 

We, as a family, express appreciation to Encompass and the skilled, kind, loving Hospice nurses and LaRee Hall and others who also helped at the end. Thank you.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the LaVerkin LDS Stake Center, 481 N. Main Street. 
• There will be a viewing Thursday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 W., Hurricane, and prior to services Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in the LaVerkin City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

November 12, 1937 — March 29, 2017

Our dear husband and father L. David Larsen passed away on March 29, 2017, at his home in Sequim, Washington.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1937, in Salt Lake City, the oldest child of Melva Lund and Arne Larsen. He grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High School. He was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He married Marilyn Toone on Aug. 31, 1956. They were later divorced. He married Terrie Allen on Nov. 10, 1976.

Dave loved to work on cars, play golf, hunt with his sons and participate in Cowboy Action Shooting. One of his proudest achievements was obtaining his private pilot license and then rebuilding his 1948 Stinson Station Wagon. 

He retired from the University of Utah Hospital where he worked in the Administration office.

He is survived by his wife, Terrie; his sons David, Darren (Sarah), and Dan; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Arnette Starks, Dena Loveless, and brother Ron Larsen; also his aunt Joan Lund. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Linda, and his brother Richard Larsen.

The family would like to thank Dr. Carl Weber and his staff, Dr. Marsha Melnick, Kathe Smith, R.N., Nick and Linda from CCS, and Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County for their compassion and care.

Funeral services

• A memorial service was on Friday, April 7, in Sequim, Washington. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. 8^th St., Port Angeles, Washington, 98362.

John Adair Zitting: October 8, 1974 — April 7, 2017

Karen Blackmore Zitting: June 27, 1979 — April 7, 2017

John Brendan Zitting: April 15, 1999 — April 7, 2017

John Adair Zitting, 42, Karen Blackmore Zitting, 37, and John Brendan Zitting (Brendan), 17, of Thousand Oaks, California, died April 7, 2017, in a plane crash near Harrisburg, Oregon. The private plane accident also claimed the life of the pilot, Mark Gregory Aletky, 67, of Acton, California.

John Adair Zitting was born Oct. 8, 1974, in Hildale, Utah, to David Kilgrow Zitting and Jeannie Adair Zitting. He was very athletic, academic, personable and talented. He was a devoted husband and father, highly respected in his extended circle of friends, family, and business associates. He was president of a construction management firm in California. His father was formerly Mayor of Hildale, Utah. His mother is a respected and talented educator, well-known as a teacher for exceptional children in pre-school and early childhood field of services. John was sociable and educated with a veritable love of nature. With his beloved wife, Karen, he had a keen sense of the beauty of God’s creations.

Karen Blackmore Zitting, 37, was born June 27, 1979, in Hildale, Utah, a daughter of Arthur and Nurylon Bistline Blackmore. She was best described as an aesthetician with a focus on expressions of art and beauty in earthy creations as well as in refinement of character and in tender and affectionate ways. Karen is preceded in death by her sister who died in an automobile rollover on a rural road. She is also preceded in death by her mother, Nurylon, who died after a valiant battle with cancer. Karen’s dedication to her husband and her only son is exemplified by her traveling with them to scout the University of Oregon at Eugene for Brendan’s higher education resources. She and John are affectionately held in remembrance by a host of family and friends.

John Brendan Zitting, (Brendan), 17, was born April 15, 1999, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John and Karen. He was just approaching his 18^th birthday and graduation as a senior at West Lake, California, High School. He had many friends and was respected, loved, and admired by fellow students and faculty. He was an outstanding swimmer, and, like his father, excelled in athletics as well as academics. He was exploring options for higher education at the University of Oregon and at the University of Arizona.

Funeral services

• Funeral Services for the John Zitting family will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, on Sunday, April 16, at 1 p.m.
• Family and friends may gather Saturday evening, April 15, at Spilsbury Mortuary from 5-9 p.m. and again Sunday morning at 11 a.m. until time of service.
• Interment will take place at the Isaac Carling Memorial Cemetery in Colorado City, Arizona.

The family wishes to extend love and respect to all who have participated and assisted in any way during these tender times.  Special acknowledgment is made for kindness and professional care given by Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home, Albany, Oregon, and to Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

September 16, 1965 — April 12, 2017

Brendan Jack Seal, 51, passed away unexpectedly the morning of April 12, 2017. He was born on a snowy morning in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 16, 1965. Brendan’s birth was the beginning of a wonderful family of six brothers and one sister. He married Nicole O’Brien in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 5, 1995. They met at a Youth Singles Halloween Dance where he and Brian Harrington had just come from work. Brendan had just finished working at the jet center and reeked of jet fuel, but that did not deter Nicole’s interest in this handsome, funny guy with a great smile.

Brendan grew up in Holladay, Utah, where he attended Meadow Moor Elementary, Bonneville Jr. High and Cottonwood High School. He paved the way for his brothers and sister, and the shenanigans that would follow. Friendships garnered in his youth have carried throughout his life, and will not be diminished by his passing.

Following in his Dad’s footsteps, he was gifted with the ability to fix anything, be it a toaster or a Chevy big block engine. Nicole could depend on him to fix anything.

One of Brendan’s greatest accomplishments, other than his family, was the day he earned his contractors license. He built several beautiful custom homes in Salt Lake and St. George, Utah. His most recent home was featured in the St. George Parade of Homes this past February.

Brendan loved Evel Knievel and growing up he and the “hood” jumped garbage cans daily on SouthMoor Drive to emulate his hero. From this time grew his great love of riding the open roads on his Harley. You could find him any Saturday cruising through Snow Canyon and not finding his way home until dark.

Brendan loved his family unconditionally, they were his greatest joy.

Brendan is survived by his wife Nicole and their three beautiful children, Brendan Cole Kamakana Aloha (16), Kamen James Kaimana (10), and Shae Nicole Kamalani (6). He is also survived by his parents, Jack and Lolly, his 5 brothers, Chad, Jeff (Rae), Gavin (Heather), Trevor (Annie), Laurie, Scott (Liz). Brendan was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother-in-law, Jason Coles.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in the Santa Clara 16^th Ward Chapel, 3815 Rachel Dr., Santa Clara, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Monday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, and Tuesday, April 18 prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Brendan’s unexpected death has broken our hearts, but we know that we will see him again and feel his arms around us. We will treasure his memory and keep him in our hearts forever.

One of the great men of Southern Utah passed away on April 12, 2017. Daniel Clark Watson Jr. quietly passed on at the home he lived in for all of his 94 years. Dan was born on Aug. 16, 1922, and was the third of four children born to Daniel Clark Watson and Anna Hess Milne. His siblings were Loren (Loie) Watson Snow, Wetona (Toni) Watson Edwards and Leon Milne Watson.

Dan served in the military between 1943 and 1946, mainly at Fort Benning and Camp Gordon, Georgia. He served as assistant to General Douglass T. Green and four other commanders during most of his time in Georgia.   

Dan was active in his LDS church all of his life and served a mission from 1952 to 1954 in the East Central States with headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dan was known by the name D.C. Watson most of his life and learned early that he enjoyed traveling anywhere a plane or train would take him. He traveled to Europe many times, loved to visit his relatives in Hawaii and was successful in setting foot in all 50 states by the age of 70.

Dan’s skills in writing, typing and communications were the basis for most of his life’s employment. Beginning in 1970, Dan became the assistant to Dixie College President Ferron C. Losee, and continued on as the assistant to the next four Presidents of Dixie State College, namely W. Rolf Kerr, Alton L. Wade, Douglas D. Alder and Robert Huddleston. He was a loyal defender of Dixie State and recruited students to the college everywhere he traveled. Dan was the chairman of the Dixie State Commencement Committee for 21 years between 1971 and 1992.     

After retiring from Dixie State College in 1996, Dan continued working for his beloved “Rebels” in the college’s alumni office until 2008.

Dan was also a member of the Board of Directors of Heritage Savings and Loan from 1968 to 1983.

Dan Watson was dearly loved by his siblings, nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the celebrity guest each family wanted for the holidays and special occasions. For the last 30 years of his life, Great Uncle Dan was affectionately known as “Gruncle Dan” by the family. As of April 12, 2017, “Gruncle” is claimed by 11 nieces and nephews, 32 grandnieces and nephews and 60 great-grandnieces and nephews; one great-great-grandniece and one great-great-grandnephew.

D. C. Watson was a true “English Gentleman.” Always properly dressed in his gray slacks, button-down shirt, vest, argyle socks, polished shoes and hat, Dan will be missed for his generosity to others, brilliantly organized speeches, sarcastic but tasteful humor and love for the Red Hills of Dixie.

Dan’s father, Daniel Clark Watson, died in 1985 at the age of 80; his mother, Anna Milne, in 1970 at the age of 83; his sister Loie Snow in 2012 at the age of 96; his sister Toni Edwards in 1989 at the age of 90; and his brother Leon Watson in 1991 at the age of 65.

Funeral services

• Services for this humble man who touched so many lives will be held on Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel located at 110 S. Bluff St. in St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the same location plus a one-hour viewing beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday before the services.
• Interment will take place at the St. George City Cemetery, 600 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, Utah, immediately after the Friday services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Daniel Clark Watson scholarship fund at Dixie State University, Attention: Scholarship office, 225 S. University Ave., St. George, Utah 84770

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary (435) 673-2454. Friends and family can sign the guest book for Daniel Clark Watson, Jr. online at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

The Friday, April 21, services for Daniel C. Watson, Jr. can also be viewed live online at 10 a.m. MST. For internet connection information and password, call the Spilsbury Mortuary at 435-673-2454.

March 10, 1917 — April 15, 2017

Fern Voss, 100, passed away April 15, 2017. She was born in Burley, Idaho, to Charles and Alice Olson on March 10, 1917. She had a total of eight surviving siblings: four older brothers, one younger brother and three younger sisters, all which have passed from this life. As the oldest of her sisters, upon her father’s passing in 1934, Fern assisted in raising her younger brother and sisters. After finishing high school and moving to Salt Lake City, she went to work – first for the Eccles family in Ogden and later for Mountain Bell in Salt Lake City.

Fern met her future spouse, Donald Voss, on a blind date. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Dec. 17, 1956, and remained married until his death on Aug. 31, 2007. They lived in the Salt Lake City Avenues area until 1978, at which time they relocated to Hollywood, California, where Fern worked in the attendance office at Fairfax High School for 15 years.

Fern and Donald retired in 1993 and relocated to St. George, Utah, to be closer to their two children: Marianne (Rulon) Taylor, daughter; and Daniel (Ruth) Herbert-Voss, son; along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to service from 1-1:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

March 19, 1937 — April 17, 2017

Lynette Lemmon Staheli passed away on April 17, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1937, in Heber City, Utah, to Donna Giles and Frank Eldon Lemmon. In 1957, she married Clark John Staheli in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lynette was raised in Hurricane, Utah. She attended Hurricane High School where she was very active in social activities including cheerleading and dance.

After she was married, they moved to Salt Lake City. One of the highlights of her life was the opportunity they had to live with President Harold B. Lee. Clark attended medical school at the University of Utah where she worked part-time to help support him until 1958 when their first child was born. In the early years of their marriage, they had the opportunity to live in France for two years while Clark served in the military as a military physician. She often reminisced about the fond memories she had traveling around Europe with her husband and two little girls. It was an eye-opening experience for a young woman from Hurricane, Utah.

She was an active member in the LDS Church where she served in the Young Women’s and many years as a Primary and Relief Society chorister. In whatever calling she served, she always went above and beyond in her efforts to share her testimony.

Lynette’s life was lived supporting her children’s activities including athletics and music which allowed them to flourish and grow in their talents. This continued all throughout her life as she did the same for her grandchildren.

If there were words to describe Lynette, it would be “unconditional love”. She exemplified this quality to everyone in her ability to love and forgive. Lynette had the uncanny ability to make everyone feel special and loved, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids who each had their own special relationship with her.

She is survived by her former husband, with whom she had a dear friendship with even until the very end; her children: DeAnne Staheli, Lisa Hukill (Mike), Paul Staheli (Wyn), Ryan Staheli (Becky) and Janalyn Osborn (Bryan); brothers, Robert and Larry Lemmon; and one sister, Linda Bach. She is also survived by 27 grandkids and great-grandkids.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at the St. George LDS 17^th Ward Chapel, 591 West 500 North, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment takes place at 2 p.m. in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

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

October 24, 1970 — April 14, 2017

Mrs. Michele Marie Zuehls, 46, entered into rest on Friday, April 14, 2017. Michele was born Oct. 24, 1970, in Bellflower, California, a daughter of Grace Marie Perry and the late Ronald Perry. She was currently employed with McDonald’s in Hurricane for 25 years after graduating from Dixie State University in St. George, Utah.

Michele enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her husband of 21 years and was the proud mother of two sons and a daughter. She loved being a mother and a grandmother. Michele enjoyed attending Christian concerts, softball games, and football games, but her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She attended Calvary Chapel St. George.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Stephen Zuehls; her mother, Grace Perry; two sons: Kyle Richey & wife Hailey and Tyler Zuehls; a daughter, Stephanie Zuehls; grandchildren: Ryder and Aria; five siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services

• A memorial service will be held for Michele on Saturday, April 22, at 4 p.m. at Calvary Chapel St. George, 3922 South Pioneer Road., 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.

October 2, 1949 — April 15, 2017

Harry Douglas Felder, 67, returned to his Heavenly Father Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Bloomington, St. George, Utah. He was born Oct. 2, 1949, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Harry Shuler Felder Jr. and Eva Mae Witherspoon-Felder. He was married to Linda Jean Metzendorf-Felder June 12, 1971. They were married in Elloree, South Carolina. Doug was the father of five children, an adventurer, caregiver and entrepreneur. He was married to his forever partner, Linda Felder, for 45 years. Doug Felder was always brainstorming a new business venture to complete with his children. His life was his family.

Doug Felder lost his father at the age of 14 and immediately took on the caregiver role with his older sister for his mother and younger siblings. He worked for Bob and Cookie Metzendorf at the Santee KFC. He joked about how Cookie would fire him, and the next day Bob would rehire him.

He attended Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. He joined the Air Force Reserves and served the military during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged and then proceeded to open his first business with his brother Wally’s Waffles.

He moved on to his passion for sales and marketing with a company called Omni/Décor Concepts. This company traveled him around the world to sell playgrounds and interior designs for McDonald’s, and Other Fast Food Chains. He grew with the company which led him to move from South Carolina, to North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia and to California with his family. He has traveled to all 50 states, and over 40 countries. He loved his work.

He moved his family back to Elloree, South Carolina, where he bought The Corner Store which he ran with his son Chris Felder and wife Robyn Felder, and later his daughter Carlotta Felder. He ran the Veranda Restaurant with his son Chris and wife Robyn, and daughter Carlotta Felder. He ventured into the logging business with his brother Kenny. His world was about creating businesses with his family.

The day his wife Linda said she wanted to move to be closer to her grandchildren, he sold his businesses and moved her to St. George, Utah. He created a pool company SeaGlass Pools with his oldest son Chris Felder. During the years working in swimming pools, he had all of his sons and grandsons work with him.

Harry Douglas Felder is survived by his mother, Eva Mae Witherspoon Felder; sister, Lucy Nell Felder-Misso; brother, James Kenneth Felder; and sister, Rose Mary Felder. He is also survived by his wife, Linda Jean Metzendorf Felder; daughter, Jennifer Felder; son, Chris (Robyn) Felder; daughter, Carlotta Felder; son, Jacob (Cathie) Felder; son, Ben Felder; grandchildren: Damon Felder-Rudolf, Daylon Walker, Shawn Martin, Shany’e Jones-Martin, Brock Felder, Paige Felder, Wyatt Felder, Ashley Felder, Alyson Felder, Rose Felder and Alex Felder; and his unborn great-granddaughter, Jazyln Rose Felder-Rudolph.

In honor of his wishes, Linda Felder and family will be taking Doug Felder home to Elloree, South Carolina. We will honor the wishes of his mother, Eva Mae, for the services. Doug Felder will be laid to rest in the family plot next to his father.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at the Mulberry LDS Chapel, 3381 S. Mulberry Dr. Bloomington, Utah.

He will forever be in our hearts. TIL WE MEET AGAIN BOBO!

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

January 10, 1976 — April 23, 2017

On Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 1:30 a.m., Kenneth Joseph Panessa passed peacefully after succumbing to “supra nuclear palsy,” a rare neurological disease. He was a resident of St. George, Utah, since December of 2014. Ken was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Jan. 10, 1976, to Richard and Sheila (Browne) Panessa.

Ken lived in the Flatlands and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn where he attended elementary, middle and the first year of high school before his family relocated to the small town of Warwick, New York, about 6o miles northwest of New York City. There he graduated Warwick High School as he worked at a variety of summer jobs.

Following a stint in the United States Air Force, Ken found work in the lending industry, and for over a decade, became a skilled account manager for several large home mortgage firms, including Chase and Accredited.

Kenny, throughout his life, found joy in the care of a variety of pets. He was a self-educated expert on fish, snakes, reptiles and amphibians. As a youngster, he worked part-time in a Brooklyn pet shop and became a valuable employee when it came to pet care, or instructing children on fish tank startups. We recall the critters that were housed in his own large tanks that seemed to be everywhere. Savannah monitor lizards, geckos, iguanas and of course Geronimo, a 7-foot red-tailed boa were but a few. We were always impressed with the way their enclosures were made to look just like their natural habitats.

Ken was a loyal Ozzie Osbourne fan and not only had an extensive collection of the rock star’s hits but actually attended an “Ozzie” concert a long time ago with his Cousin Sean Ward, where they were issued backstage passes and given the VIP treatment. It was a night Ken always spoke about and treasured.

Ken’s connection to his adopted dogs, Juno, a Boerboel mastive, and Max, a brindle pit bull / boxer mix was very special. Their passing due to old age broke his heart but he found new joy in our puppies, Mate and Seamus, and his sister’s lovable pit bull, Smokey. 

Ken is survived by his parents, Richard and Sheila (Browne) Panessa, his loving sister and the apple of his eye, Erin Panessa,  Aunts Linda and Elizabeth Panessa,  Uncle John and Aunt Maureen (Browne) Ward,  Cousins Brian and Lauren (Ward) English, and their daughters, Cousins Sara, Grace, and Emily,  Aunt Barbara (Browne) Schroeder,  Cousin Dawn Schroeder, Uncles Brian and Brendan Browne,  Uncle Kevin and Aunt Fran Browne, Cousins Kevin and Erin (McKay) Browne and their daughters, Cousins Stella and Mary,  Cousins Justin and Liz Browne, Cousin Patrick Browne, and of course, many friends and co-workers he touched during his shortened life.

Our family would like to give mention and much thanks to those who participated in the arduous, but tender and thoughtful care of our son. The staff of Sun Tree Home Health and Hospice, Linda Kelly, Mike Nessen, Amy Tabay, oversight physician, Dr. Howard Chamberlain, Dr. Trenton Overall and Neeta Vyes of Southwest Neurology, Dr. Phillip Hall DDS and his staff, Petersen Medical Supplies, Dr. William Esplin, Deborah Crawford, the students at Hairatage who would come to our house to trim Ken’s hair, and friends and neighbors who called or stopped by to visit during the last few years. A special thanks to Father Adrian Komar of the Saint George Roman Catholic Church for his blessings and rendering of the final sacrament. And certainly, not least, we’d like to make mention of the rapid response and the most gentle and personal attention given to Ken by the responding Sun Tree nurse, Erica Bailey, and Spilsbury director, Mark Heiner.   

Funeral services

• There will be a remembrance at the Spilsbury Mortuary located at 110 South Bluff St., St. George, Utah, on Wednesday, April 26, at 2 p.m.
• The family will receive visitors starting at 1:30 p.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts please make donations to Sun Tree Home Health and Hospice or to a local health care facility of your choice. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.