April 9, 1946 – July 10, 2017

After a short illness, William L. Cravey, 71, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Bella Terra Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1946.  Mr. Cravey was well known in the area for his geological work and knowledge; an interest which his sisters, Rosalie and Norma, and brother, Frank, have said began at an early age. A portion of his collection has been on display at the Silver Reef Museum.

Mr. Cravey also was a well-known member of the Southern Utah Rock Club. Their motto was “a rock-hounding and prospecting club showing courtesy and respect between humans and nature.”

Funeral services

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 18, at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main Street, Hurricane, Utah. A visitation will be held Tuesday, prior to services, at 10 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the LaVerkin Cemetery, LaVerkin, Utah.

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

February 19, 1931 – June 29, 2017

Wanda Watts Bushnell passed away on June 29, 2017, after a heroic struggle with cancer.

She was born in Kanosh, Utah, on Feb. 19, 1931, to Willford and Thrella Watts. She was the fourth of seven children. They grew up on a farm where she learned to shoot a gun, herd cattle, fish, ride horses, bail hay and take care of herself with few luxuries. They lost their mother when she was 14.

She graduated from Millard High School and attended SUU. She later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she worked as a secretary for the Bentz Company.

There she met and later married John K. Bushnell. Together they had three children; Lori, Jeff, Denise and stepson Kevin. They raised their family in Salt Lake then later moved calling Southern Utah their home.

In her younger years she was on excellent softball player then later took up golf. She and John were members of the Bloomington Country Club and her love of golf earned her many awards and lifelong friends. She served as the Relief Society secretary for several years in the Bloomington fourth ward.

Her love of nature took her and her family to the mountains throughout her life. She could be found in her flower garden alongside the hummingbirds most days and evenings, or lost on a dirt road on a new adventure, watching golf or driving home late after a late night of winning at video poker.

She was a humble, graceful, classy, quick witted, strong woman who gained a lot of admirers and respect throughout her life. She rarely ever complained, even during the last few years when she took care of her ailing husband until his death and through her own health struggles.

A respected mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife and friend. Always there to help without judgment. Words cannot express how much she’ll be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, mother and father and her eldest brother Ivan Watts. She is survived by her children, named above and her grandchildren Johnathon Brazell, Aviana Bushnell, Jordan Brazell, daughter-in-law Astevia Bushnell, brothers and sister-in-law, Raymond Watts, Doug and Sandy Watts, Olive Watts, sisters and brother-in-law Gloria Bishop, Marilyn and Von Snow and Revon Udy.

At her request there will not be a funeral but rather a family and friends reunion at a later date in Salt Lake City.

Our family would like to acknowledge and say thank you for the love and support we received from Dr. Joseph Te, Dr. Stephen Chase, Rachael Pew (Dr. Te’s nurse) and staff, Lynette Binggeli (Southern Utah home health nurse) and aids, and to DeAnn Jensen who was someone who cared to the end.

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November 18, 1919 — July 6, 2017

Shirley Marie Sheldon Jamison passed away at her daughter’s (Janis McChesney) home in West Jordan on July 6, 2017. She had lived with them for six years. Shirley was born on Nov. 18, 1919 in St Paul, Minnesota, to Lillian L. Davis and Earl M. Sheldon. She married Conrad C. Jamison on July 10, 1938. Shirley retired as a teacher for the Glendale Unified School District. They lived in California until December 1992 when they moved to St George where they enjoyed many four-wheeling and hiking adventures.

Mom loved to read, watch Perry Mason, Jeopardy and American Ninja Warrior. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions. She and Conrad served in the Los Angeles, Atlanta and St. George LDS Temples.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Earl M Sheldon, Jr. (MaryLou), daughter Julianne Nelson, and son Robert S (Luci). She is survived by daughters Sheryl Lee Wilson (Dave), Janis McChesney (Gordon), Debbie Peltz (Howard), 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Many thanks to John Dietlein, MD; Meggan, Laura, Laeree and Teresa from Cornerstone Hospice. We are grateful for your kindness and excellent care. Thank you also to Herminia from Apollo Burger in West Jordan for making Mom’s Friday hamburgers just how she liked them.

Funeral services

There will be a grave dedication at Tonaquint Cemetery, St George. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

March 10, 1934 — July 15, 2017

Gertrud “Trudy” Franziska Wendenkampf Jessop was born March 10, 1934, to Franz E. and Franziska Pschorn Wendenkampf at Oberbrand, County of Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia. Trudy quietly died at her home July 15 surrounded by her family.

She married LaDell “Buzz” Jessop July 7, 1952, in Landshut, Germany. They had one daughter, Jeanette (Jenny), and the three of them moved to St. George. They also lived in Santa Clara and Las Vegas, Nevada, before returning to St. George.

Trudy worked at the Desert Kitchen Café, Nielson’s Bakery and then many years in the lady’s department of Center Department Store.

She was a doting and loving wife to Buzz and did everything for him. She especially made sure he and his mining buddies always had plenty of food, whether at home or out in the hills.

Trudy loved dressing up and took great pride in looking her best.

Trudy was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Jenny, son-in-law, Dewey Wickham; grandchildren, Holly Sedgwick, Heidi (Russ) Pratt, Dustin Wickham; great-grandsons, Garrett, Cooper, Quincy, and Jett Pratt; sisters-in-law, Jenny Larson, Joyce Miller, Carolyn (Jimmy) Ballard and June (Ron) Ammerman; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and granddaughter, Heather Wickham.

The family thanks and appreciates the many medical providers and staff who have cared for her during her longtime illness.

Funeral services

Friends may call Saturday, July 22, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

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

May 13, 1938 – June 17, 2017

Jean Charlotte Hilgendorff Blackett Graham passed away June 17, 2017, in St. George, Utah. She was born May 13, 1938, to Samuel A. and Hedwig Huebner Hilgendorff. She had two brothers, Norman (Jane) and Wayne P. Hilgendorff.

She married David J. Blackett and had three beautiful children; David S. (Denise), Chari D., and Darren J. She later married David R. Graham, and inherited two wonderful sons; Jason (Jen), and Ryan (Kirsi). Together they had eight beautiful grandchildren; Zachary, Jeremy, Kathryn, Samuel, Gabriel, Jackson, Jett and Onni.

Our mother was a lifelong learner; she continued her education at Dixie State University until her death. She shared her wisdom with her fellow Alanon members. Our mother was a devoted Catholic. Even after her passing we continue to learn from her. She was loved and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

Services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Parish, 1375 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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

August 25, 1927 — July 14, 2017

Tommy “Ed” Huckaby, 89, passed away on July 14, 2017, at his residence. He was born August 25, 1927, in the small town of Heavener, Oklahoma, to parents Benjamin and Williemae Huckaby. Ed and his wife, Ann, were married in Redlands, California, for 68 years until she passed away in 2015.

Ed’s family moved to California during the Great Depression and he was raised in Redlands, where he lived next door to Ann from the age of five. Ed attended Redlands High School until he enlisted into the United States Navy during WWII. At the end of the war, he went to work for Redlands Federal Savings and Loan until the Korean War and he once again served his country with duty on the same ship he served on during the previous conflict.

Ed returned to the financial industry where he retired as CEO of Secure Savings in California. Ed had been a resident of Utah for over five years and was recently baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Patti Ann, and her husband, Sam, of Texas and son, Clayton, and his wife, Cathye of Utah; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. with a viewing at 9 a.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. for family and friends at the mortuary. Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr.

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

Aug. 11, 1956 — July 16, 2017

William Kent McGregor, 60, passed away on July 16. He was born August 11, 1956, in Boise, Idaho to William Allen and Rachel Brown McGregor.

Kent was raised in Boise, Idaho, graduating from Borah High School in 1975. He attended Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communications with an emphasis in radio news.

He married LaRae Barnum on June 28, 1985, in the St. George temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kent worked as the news director at several radio stations in Washington County including KCLG (now KONY) and KDXU. His voice was well-known to residents of Southern Utah.

He served the state of Utah for many years as an advocate for the disabled on both the councils for the Utah State Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the State Rehabilitation Commission.

Kent served in several callings for his LDS ward, including Elders Quorum president and a counselor in the High Priest Group Leadership, but his favorite calling was that of Sunday School Gospel Doctrine Teacher. He loved music and enjoyed his time singing with the Master Singers of St. George.

Kent’s sudden death will leave an empty space in the hearts of the numerous friends he valued. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife LaRae of St. George; his brother Dan (Anne) McGregor; his sisters LaRee (Jim) Millward; Bonnie (LaDell) Byington; Betty (Derek) Redford; Cynthia (Pat) Anderson; and Martha (Alan) Robertson.; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Foremaster Ridge LDS Chapel, 912 S. 1740 East, St. George.
• Friends may call Friday, July 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, and Saturday, July 22, at the Foremaster Ridge Chapel from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Mortuary

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.   

Feb. 23, 1935 — July 16, 2017

Noel Dee Robertson joyfully returned to his Father in Heaven, friends and family July 16, 2017.  He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Rex and Mary Robertson.  He married Janeal Einzinger Dec. 3, 1956, in the Salt Lake temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Noel is survived by his loving wife, Janeal; two sons, Doug and Bruce; and is predeceased by his youngest son, Randy.  He also leaves behind other caring family members including brother Mark Robertson and his wife Barbara; daughter-in-law Patty Provost; five grandchildren: Tara, Nikki, Cameron, Hunter and Peyton; and three great-grandchildren: Zane, Zaden and Zander; as well as many lifelong friends.

Noel’s love for sports was paramount in his life.  In fact, while still a young man, his LDS church team took 2nd place in an All Church basketball tournament, an accomplishment he never tired of touting.  He also loved playing and coaching Little League Baseball, which he did for many years. However, Noel’s true passion was golf which led to many long lasting and cherished friendships.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Church’s Humanitarian Aid or the charity of your choice.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Buena Vista LDS Stake Center, 860 Fairway Drive in Washington.
• The family welcomes friends to say farewell Saturday, July 22, 2017, prior to services, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
• Noel will be interred at Tonaquint Cemetery immediately following the service.

Mortuary

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.   

April 7, 1931 – July 19, 2017

The earth will be a little dimmer with the loss of Alma Delmont Truman. Delmont was born to Alta Holt and Alma (“Al”) Truman on April 7, 1931, in Enterprise, Utah. Delmont was the oldest of six children whom he loved and cared for his entire life. There was a bond between him and his siblings that will never be broken, even into the eternities.

If you knew Delmont, you knew sunshine and you were indeed his friend. This was proven early in his youth as he served as student body president at Enterprise High School then later at Dixie State College, where he also played center on the basketball team.

Delmont always felt honored that he was able to serve his country on the front lines of the Korean War and would often share stories of his experiences with those who loved to listen. Unable to serve a mission for his church due to his military service, Delmont always said he “opened the Korean mission with a M2 carbine”.

After returning from the war, Delmont attended and graduated from BYU where he met his eternal companion, Karol Geraldine Kuhn. They were married in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple April 9, 1955. Delmont and Karol spent most of their married lives in St. George, but also lived 12 years in the Provo/Orem area of Utah and three years in Las Vegas, Nevada. No matter where they resided, they were always participating in many musical and community events.

Delmont was blessed with a beautiful baritone voice. Anyone who heard him sing was lifted and renewed by his amazing gift. He has been known as The Voice of Dixie for many years because of the spirited “Dixie” song he was often asked to perform at frequent community gatherings. Delmont was proud of his beloved Dixie College (now DSU) and in 2012 was inducted into the Dixie College Hall of Fame.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Delmont lived his testimony through how he served. He served in many church capacities such as stake and regional dance director, high councilor and bishop.  He loved his calling as a missionary at the Pine Valley chapel, but his favorite calling was home teacher.

Delmont was honored and given many awards throughout his life, but his most cherished blessing were the four children he and Karol brought into this world and the grandchildren and great grandchildren who followed. Always the one to put his needs last, Delmont was happiest when he was serving those around him.

If ever there was a man who will always be remembered, it is Delmont — he left a light in our hearts and a legacy of love that will never be forgotten!

Delmont is survived by his wife Karol Kuhn, son Dan (Gina Dawn), daughter Rhonda (Scott Ford), daughter Gina, and son Boyd (Sandy); 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother Lonnie (Leslie), sister AdaJane (Lee Kleinman) and sister Margaret Marshall.

Preceded in death are his parents, Alma and Alta (Holt) Truman; sister Carolyn Adams (John Adams); sister Deneice Snow (Dexter Snow); and nephew Tyler Call Truman.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the St. George 8^th Ward Chapel, 166 S. Main, St. George, Utah.
• Viewings will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah; and Wednesday, July 26, 2017, prior to services from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the St. George 8th Ward Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Pine Valley Cemetery, Pine Valley, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign Delmont’s guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

April 13, 1997 – July 16, 2017

Naythan Matthew Bell, 20, passed away July 16, 2017. He was born April 13, 1997, in West Jordan, Utah, to Matthew Lee and Emily Nay Bell.

An extraordinary student, Naythan simultaneously completed high school and his associate degree from Dixie State in 2015. He loved playing rugby for Snow Canyon so much that he did so for six years. In addition to winning multiple state championships with his teammates, Naythan met an extraordinary mentor in Coach Jay Day. He rocked Speech and Debate Club, winning both 2014 Oratory State Champion and a Dixie State “Speech to Entertain” competition-as the only high schooler to enter.

Naythan earned his Eagle Scout and immediately gave up camping. He enjoyed coin collecting and loved all music (except country). He played piano, guitar, ukulele, and banjo and even tried the mandolin, viola, and the horrendous accordion. He loved sharing his musical talents through performing and teaching and in various jam sessions with his friends.

Following missionary service in New York City, where he learned ASL and worked with the deaf, Naythan resumed his studies at Dixie State, majoring in English and minoring in puns. And sarcasm. Naythan enjoyed making pencil drawings, practicing magic tricks, and attempting sick yo-yo moves. He organized charity concerts, coached youth rugby and was a friend to anyone who needed it.

Naythan lost his difficult battle with mental illness and felt his faith fade along the way – though he never lost his goodness. Even in his darkest days, Naythan sought to help others as best he could. He was always up for a snow cone run, a trip to DI or a serious round of Smash Bros. He always appreciated those who knew him at his best, loved him at his worst and did their best to ease his struggles.

Naythan is survived by his parents, his sister and partner-in-crime Brooklyn, his brother and best friend in the world Cayson, grandparents Gary and Vickie Nay, Cynthia and Steve Holcomb and Jim and Elizabeth Bell, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by great-grandmothers Pearl Nay and Ruth Hilton and by his beloved Uncle Russ.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Green Valley LDS 5^th Ward (Shadow Mountain Chapel), 124 North Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. and on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, do something kind for someone you know who is struggling. We know you’re really good at that, and it does help.

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.   

Oct. 17, 1934 – July 17, 2017

Barbara Jean Erickson, age 82, passed away, Monday, July 17, 2017. Barbara was born and raised in Nashwauk, Minnesota. As a young adult she moved to California with her parents. She met and married the love of her life, Jack Erickson. After raising their family, they chose to retire in St. George, Utah, and then in Hurricane, Utah.

Barbara is survived by her loving children: Lisa (Geno) Cristiano, Jon (Jill) Erickson and Ericka (Derek) Pickett; her cherished grandchildren: Corey (Britney) Thompson, Eric (Kelly) Thompson, Heidi Erickson, Ashley Erickson, Ethen Pickett and Colten Pickett; five great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Erickson, and her parents, Nunzi and Rose Williams.

Services

• A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah.
• Donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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.   

July 15, 2017

This spring we had the happiest of news – we were adding to our family a little boy! The smiles on Dylan’s, Kassadi’s and Jax’s faces mirrored the joyful feelings in our hearts. A new “little bro!” Our lives revolved around this news: planning, hoping, anticipating.

Hudson Jay Redd, son of Jay and Karen Redd, was born July 15, 2017, perfect and peaceful, yet too small for this world. We believe that Hudson is close; hand in hand with his grandpa, Dr. James Redd. The heartache we feel has no limit. That said, we take great comfort in the Plan of Salvation knowing we will be with him again.

We are grateful for the love that we have been blessed with by family and friends which has been so needed and appreciated. We would like to thank our obstetrician, Dr. Chad Lunt who stayed by our side during the long vigil. His constant care will never be forgotten.

Services

• Hudson’s service will be this Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, UT.

Thank you again for your food, flowers, prayers and constant love.

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.

Jan. 8, 1948 – July 14, 2017

Steven Kay Bryner was born on Jan. 8, 1948, passed away on July 14, 2017, after a long illness.

He was married to Barbara Jean Bishop in the Salt Lake City Temple of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints on Nov. 15, 1968.

Steve worked for Rocky Mountain Power starting out on the survey crew in 1966 and worked in various positions and many different offices throughout the company. In 2012, he retired from the Santaquin Delta warehouses after 46 years of service.

Steve loved talking with others. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready with a big fish story, in which the fish always got bigger, or a joke sure to make you smile. He also had great fondness for pranks and practical jokes, being well known to send a small child with a frog or snake to go scare their mother, or to teach the grandkids new pranks they had never heard of before. He was also very kind always willing to spend an extra minute to help out, or often going out of his way to cheer someone up.

Steve had many hobbies, but easily his favorite was going to the lake, and loved having his family along. There were many family camping trips and outings filled with waterskiing and fishing, and every one of them with a fun new story to add to his repertoire.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Livingston and Dean L. Bryner, and siblings Carol Bryner, Dixie Gibbs and Susan Bryner.

Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara J Bishop; his children Stephanie Adam (Raymond), Jason Bryner, Shaun Bryner (Thomas Nielson), Amy Hall (David); grandchildren Kendall Crotchett, Spencer Crotchett (Cynthia), Kevin Crotchett, Geoffrey Crotchett (Samantha); great-grandchildren Eric Crotchett, Lucas Crotchett, Bentley Bryner, Hunter Bryner; siblings Karl Bryner, MaryAnne Bryner, Roger Bryner, Dolly Orgill.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, July 21, 2017, 11 a.m. at the LaVerkin 4th Ward Chapel, 481 N. Main, LaVerkin, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• 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.

May 11, 1940 – July 7, 2017

Our beloved husband and father William (Bill) McNair was called home suddenly Friday, July 7, 2017. Bill was born on May 11, 1940, in Salt Lake City to William Irving and Beth Earl McNair. Bill married Penelope Gardner and they had six children. They were later divorced. Bill married Lois Martin, they were married 29 years before he passed away.

Bill graduated from West High in Salt Lake and attended LDS Business College. He worked for Seiko and travelled throughout the Western U.S. and made many close friends and associates. After retiring to St George, Bill started a new career in real estate.

Bill was loved for his sense of humor and teasing personality. He truly loved people and they loved him. He loved to golf and was an accomplished golfer. Bill loved sports, especially the BYU Cougars.

He was a dedicated and loving father and grandfather. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully. He loved church history. Bill and Lois served a mission at the Member Location Service Center in St. George.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Lois Ann Martin; children Scott (Charlynn) McNair, Michelle (Joe) Rizzuto, Lisa (Rodger) Turley, Suzanne Davis, Christine (Charles) Randall, Ryan (Jennifer) McNair and stepson Jeff (Tonya) Thomas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Marilynn McNair Garrett and Carla Fitch. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepson Trent Thomas and stepdaughter, Julyn Brooks.

Services

• A viewing was held on Wednesday, July 12, 9-10 a.m. at the Ivins 1st Ward LDS chapel, 290 E 1060 S, Ivins, Utah.
•  Graveside services were held 10:30 a.m. at Ivins City Cemetery, 400 N. 200 West, Ivins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of McMillan Mortuary, 435-688-8880.

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

May 2, 1929 – July 8, 2017

Allan David LeBaron, 88, of Hurricane, Utah, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He spent his last years tenderly caring for his wife, Joan.

Allan was born on May 2, 1929, in Santaquin, Utah, to David Roger and Hazel Arvilla Bennett LeBaron, the sixth of their eight children. He attended schools in Santaquin and Payson, graduating from Payson High School in 1947. Allan attended classes and enrolled in ROTC at Utah State in Logan. He left after two years to join the United States Air Force. He served as a fighter pilot in the Korean War, where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and went on to attend California State Polytechnic College in San Louis Obispo, California. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.

Allan met his wife, Joan Hopwood, while delivering planes to England in 1954. He and Joan had been pen pals since she was 12 and he was 15 years old, while he was living in Santaquin and she in Manchester, England. They quickly fell in love during his succeeding trips and were married on Dec. 8, 1954, in Manchester. She came to live in the United States the following year, where they lived in Texas; San Luis Obispo and Santa Monica, California, and eventually settled and raised their family in the San Diego area.

Allan retired from his career as an aeronutical engineer at Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego and he and Joan moved to Hurricane in 1995, where he started a second career as a peach farmer. He was able to maintain his orchard almost entirely by himself until he was well into his 80s. Health issues of his own and his strong commitment to caring for Joan after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease forced him to require help with his beloved peach orchard.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Lila (Darvel) Peterson, Arlene (Gordon) Heelis, Relia (Bob) Gilmore; brothers Clinton (Evelyn) LeBaron, Elvin LeBaron, and Bill (Dorthella) LeBaron.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan; his sons, David and Steven of St. George; daughter, Linda (Laurence) Crane of Overland Park, Kansas; granddaughters Caroline (Anthony) John of Overland Park, Kansas, Jill (Jacob) Allred of Salt Lake City, Utah, Emily (Matthew) Wilson of Overland Park, Kansas, Melanie (Andrew) Starita of Navarre, Florida, and Laura (Trevor) Tom of Orem, Utah; great-grandchildren Will, Lauren, and Elliott John; Tyler and Michael Wilson; and Leah Starita; his sister, Janet (Boyd) Carter of Spanish Fork, Utah; and many nieces and nephews who he loved and admired.

Services

• Services were held Saturday, July 15, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West in Hurricane.
• Burial with military honors was held immediately following the service at the St. George Cemetery.

We would like to thank the kind doctors, nurses, and the incredible CNAs who helped to care for our dad the last several weeks of his life.

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.

Apr. 18, 1948 — July 24, 2017

Daniel Edgar Smith flew his final flight home to the arms of his loving Father in Heaven on July 24, Pioneer Day.

Dan was born April 18, 1948, to Edgar Hammond Smith and Catherine Eliza Moone in Windber, Pennsylvania. He loved the rural farm life and adventures with his two sisters, Linda and Virginia, and brother Donald Wayne. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his cousins. He delighted in looking up at the numerous post WWII aircraft crossing the skies overhead.

His family moved to Southern California in 1959 and he quickly located the nearby airports, built homemade aircraft radios and was honored to eat lunch often in the Lockheed Aircraft Cafeteria with the Skunk Works and other great engineers whom he admired and learned from.

Dan served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and Taiwan as an aircraft electrician and began a long career as an airplane doctor. After the service he became a Flight Instructor and Airline Transport Pilot and spent many happy hours flying toward his dreams.

He worked for Ram and Sierra Pacific Airlines in flight and maintenance positions and joined Pacific Southwest Airlines in 1981 where he worked as a reliability analyst in maintenance and as a flight crew trainer to transition the pilots from the Boeing 727 to the new fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft.

He was the liaison between PSA and McDonnell Douglas to work out early operational issues with the jets. He wrote the flight and noise abatement procedures for many of the airports PSA served.

When US Air bought PSA he was offered a line pilot job but chose instead to become an airline consultant to US Air and UPS for their fleets.

He joined Lowell Hansen at Dixie College in 1989 as the Director of Flight Training and developed a top notch, accident-free flight program to train hundreds of pilots who are currently flying all over the world. He has enjoyed giving over 2,000 pilot check-rides as a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.

He was delighted to join Gryphon Airlines as the Director of Maintenance in the last few years and enjoyed business trips to Kuwait and Dubai.

After meeting while working at Van Nuys airport in California, Dan married Micheline Diane Evans in 1978. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1983.

They were blessed with seven beautiful children who they raised in St. George and have the added blessing of six grandchildren whom they adore. Dan loved to take his family camping at Lake Powell each summer and enjoyed having his wife and children at the airport with him as volunteer flight crew members.

Dan was a faithful member of the LDS church . He held many callings over the years and showed dedication to each. He spent countless hours doing family history, indexing and temple ordinances.

He loved participating weekly as an amateur radio operator (KD7CBO) in the LDS church emergency radio network.

One of his greatest joys in life was watching his children serve missions, be married in the temple and see their testimonies grow. Family was very important to him, and he loved all of his extended family and prayed for them daily.

He was always helping and serving others and showed a true example of service and Christ-like behavior.

Dan is survived by his wife, Micheline; their children: Melanie (Greg) Mickelson, Jeremy (Mariah) Smith, Justin (Wendi) Smith, Megan (Tyler) Williams, Stacey (Blake) Swapp, Danny (Morgan) Smith, Lauren Smith; and grandchildren: Durban, Ella, Peyton, Davin, Eleanor, and Daxton.

The family would like to thank Balanced Health Care and Applegate Homecare and Hospice for their wonderful care.

Funeral services

• A celebration of life memorial service will held Monday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Tonaquint Chapel, 1068 West Chandler Drive, St. George.

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.   

July 18, 1943 — July 24, 2017

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Wynona Osborn Mecham Sigler, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at her home in Santa Clara, Utah, after a long courageous battle with heart disease. She was born July 18, 1943, to William Elmer and Myrtle Coleman in Marysvale, Utah.

Wynona grew up and attended schools in Springville, Utah. She married Elton Lamar Mecham Sr. Jan. 13, 1960. Together they had five children and raised them in Utah County. Lamar passed away Oct. 16, 1999, after almost 40 years of marriage. She later married Carl Sigler on February 23, 2006, and gained a much larger loving family.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in her callings. She enjoyed her time working in the temple and was later able to serve several missions with her husband, Carl.

You could always find her doing many of the things she enjoyed such as cooking, baking, sewing, arts and crafts and writing poetry. She took great pride in her home and yard and could spend hours to make them beautiful.

Wynona is survived by her loving husband, Carl; and three children: Bill (Melissa) Mecham of Santa Clara, Utah, Ramona (Darrell) Miller of Santaquin, Utah, and Fred (Stacey) Mecham of Sandy, Utah. She is also survived by two brothers, two sisters, numerous stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings and two sons: Byron and Lamar Jr.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Heights LDS Stake Center, 1706 Desert Dawn Drive, Santa Clara.
• Visitations will be Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, and Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. at the Santa Clara Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara 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.

June 7, 1926 – July 24, 2017

Eldon Grant Aston, 91, died Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born June 7, 1926, in Provo, Utah, to William and Hilda Richens Aston. He married Betty Ilene Prestwich on Nov. 30, 1945, in Provo, who preceded him in death July 21, 1991.

Eldon spent his early years in Provo, Utah, until his family moved to what was called Provo bench (now Orem) where his family owned and ran a farm. He entered the military in 1945, saw action in the Philippines and later was part of the occupation forces in Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned home to his sweetheart Betty.

He has since lived in Riverside, California, Eagle Mountain, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, before moving to Santa Clara, Utah, in 1985. Eldon worked for Geneva Steel in Orem, Utah for 17 years as an overhead crane operator. He and his partner, Kent Prestwich, started three Kentucky Fried Chicken businesses in Riverside, California, for seven years. After selling his businesses he went to work for Kaiser Steel at Eagle Mountain, California, as a heavy-duty mechanic for eight years. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and worked for Refco at the Nevada Test Site also as a heavy-duty mechanic. He spent most of his time with Refco at the Nevada Test Site delivering fuel via a fuel track. He retired from Refco in 1986.

Eldon loved fishing and hunting. He was an excellent shot and in his youth provided fresh game for his family. He built a duplex in Orem, Utah with the aid of his friends and family.

Eldon is survived by his two sons: Eldon Brent of Santa Clara, Utah, and Bruce Grant of St. George, Utah.

Services

• A graveside service will be held Friday, July 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Visitation will be available Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. PM at Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd., Saint George.

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.

April 26, 1921 – July 26, 2017

Margaret Heald Taylor passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at The Meadows Assisted Living home in St. George, Utah, where she had been well cared for. Her husband Don preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her two children Paul and Candice, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was born on 26 April 1921 in Blackpool, England, to Ernest Heald and Margaret Briody. With the outbreak of World War II, Margaret was enlisted into the Women’s Auxiliary of the British Army, where she worked as a riveter in one of the many airplane factories throughout the country. She remembers well her experiences during the Battle of Britain. Because she was small in stature, she was assigned to work her rivet gun inside the fuel tanks and other cramped areas of the aircraft. Friends would later ask her if she ever suffered claustrophobia. Her reply was always: “Of course!” When asked why she didn’t complain or say something to her superiors, her answer was: “If I did, they would have just told me to ‘Get back in there! We’ve got a war going on!’”

When the United States entered the war, she met Donald Daniel Taylor from Mountain Green, Utah. Don was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and had been stationed in England. They were soon married. Don was later sent to France and Germany as part of the allied invasion which eventually ended World War II.

Following the war, Margaret boarded a ship with many other British war brides and sailed with them to America to be with their husbands. After the ship docked in a New York harbor, the young brides were put on trains and traveled by rail to their new homes throughout the United States.

Margaret’s train was initially scheduled to stop in Evanston, Wyoming. The Red Cross would notify Don of her arrival. He would then drive from Mountain Green and pick her up. When the engineer of the train heard that she was to be dropped off in Evanston, he said, “I’m not leaving this little girl in that cowboy town! I’ll drop her off in Morgan. Her husband can pick her up there.” When the Engineer was told that the train did not stop in Morgan, Utah, his reply was: “I’m the engineer of this train, I’ll decide where it stops! Notify her husband and tell him to pick her up at the Morgan train station.”

Margaret never met a stranger. She had a genuine interest in everyone she met and was beloved by all.

Don and Margaret enjoyed a full rich life together, raised two happy children and spent their golden years enjoying their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many cherished friends and relatives. She now follows her husband to where they can spend the Eternities together. They are missed by many, but we all look forward to seeing them again.

Services

• There will be a viewing Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• Graveside services will follow at 10 a.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr., 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.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at The Meadows and Integrate Hospice Nurses and CNA’s for their years of loving care.

Apr. 14, 1927 — July 28, 2017

Wayne Dodge Olds passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at home at the age of 90. He was born in Toquerville on Apr. 14, 1927, the fourth child of Arthur Olds and Lottie Dodge. He married Darlene Demille on May 17, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wayne served in the Army and was stationed in Cuba and Puerto Rico for much of his military service. He worked in mining and construction and was a member of the Operating Engineers Union.

He owned a fruit orchard in Hurricane for many years and enjoyed the opportunity it gave him to visit with family and friends as they came to get fruit. He sold the orchard property in 2006 and no longer had the excuse that he had to “get home to take the water.”

Wayne loved to go fishing, deer hunting and exploring the back country of Southern Utah on his four-wheeler with family and friends.

He is survived by his children: Karen Brown, Steven (Janteen) and Jerry (Susan); 11 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; siblings Lloyd, Valene Norton, Patty Ann Henrie (James) and sister-in-law Sue Olds. Proceed in death by his wife Darlene, son-in-law Ron Brown, Sisters Lois Iverson and Thelma Scholzen, and Brothers Clark and Clayton.

The family wishes to express thanks to his family and friends for their many acts of kindness and service and Alpha Hospice for their compassionate care

Funeral services

• A visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West, Hurricane.
• Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.at the Hurricane 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.