Oct. 30, 1977 – July 25, 2017

Kristy Lee Manzanares, our charismatic and loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, was unexpectedly taken from us at the age of 39 on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Kristy resided in Santa Clara and was a beloved member of the community throughout the greater St. George and Carbon County areas.

Kristy was married to her husband, Kenneth Manzanares, on Aug. 27, 1999. Together they had three beautiful daughters: Kalie, Kamryn (Kami) and Kaiya. Her daughters were the light of Kristy’s life. She always went above and beyond for her girls, every day, for every event, big or small.

Born Oct. 30, 1977, in Salt Lake City to Jeff and Karee Hunt, Kristy was brought into this world at 3 lb. 6 oz. with the strength and determination that she carried with her throughout her life. She was raised in Sunnyside, where she loved to ride her bike to the swimming pool with her dog, Cinder, in tow. She loved spending time with her parents, brothers Dallas and Cody, her beloved Grandma Edna and niece Tearyn Donna.

Kristy attended East Carbon High School where she was an active participant in numerous sports and clubs. She was a first-place winner at the Utah state FCCLA competition and was a Sterling Scholar in family and consumer science. Kristy was named Ms. Viking of her graduating class of 1996. After earning her associate degree at the College of Eastern Utah, Kristy went on to Southern Utah University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in family and consumer science with an emphasis in interior design.

Following college, Kristy worked as a design consultant and always looked forward to showing off her stylish work in the St. George Parade of Homes. In recent years, she had grown to become an extremely successful real estate agent in the St. George area for Summit Sotheby’s Real Estate. Most notably, she recently co-marketed the high-end development of Encanto Resort.

She was an important member of the St. George area real estate community where she was serving as the Chairwoman of the Programs and Socials Committee for the Washington County Board of Realtors as well as participating on the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Utah Association of Realtors Convention Committee.

Kristy’s favorite times were spent at Lake Powell with her daughters and BFFs, returning home to Sunnyside every July for “Community Daze” to catch up and laugh with family and friends and enjoying a good glass of wine.

Her infectious, beautiful smile and sweet, compassionate soul will forever be remembered by all who knew Kristy. She made everyone who came in contact with her feel important and special, and she put a smile on their face. Because of that, she was adored by all, and we are all blessed to have had Kristy in our lives.

Kristy is survived by her three daughters: Kalie, Kamryn and Kaiya; husband, Kenneth Manzanares; parents, Jeff and Karee Hunt; brothers Dallas (Lyndi) Hunt and Cody Hunt; grandmother Edna Hunt; grandfather Wendell Sheriff; special cousin Marki Hunt; in-laws Kenneth (Sissy) Manzanares, Don Herrera, Jeff Manzanares and Teresa (Rob) Velasquez; special friends Lesli (Doug) Greenhalgh and Kerri (Shane) Shotwell; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a large community of friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Lloyd Hunt and Sharon Sheriff, uncles Karl and Mark Hunt, and special cousin Randy Hunt.

Funeral service

• The funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, at  11 a.m. at  Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., St. George, where family will receive friends two hours prior to service.
• The funeral service in Price will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. at the Carbon County Event Center, 310 South Fairgrounds Road in Price where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning two hours prior to service.
• Burial will be in the East Carbon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Spilsbury Mortuary of St. George, Utah where friends are welcome to share memories of Kristy online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net and www.spilsburymortuary.com.

March 12, 1930 — July 28, 2017

Raymond Jack Lynsky, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 28 in St. George. He was born on March 12, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James Lawrence Lynsky and Erma Anna Lerch. He was the youngest of three children.

Ray graduated from Lakewood High School in Ohio in 1948 and attended one year at Hillsdale College. He then entered Lackland Air Force Base for basic training and served four years in the United States Air Force.

While stationed in Arizona, he met the love of his life, Patricia Irene Ashdown. They married Feb. 5, 1954, and are the parents of five children. They were married for 63 wonderful years. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor and happy disposition. He loved his family and was proud of each of his children.

Upon leaving the Air Force, Ray and Pat moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1956 where he learned the craftsmanship of a jeweler from his father, James. After working 23 years alongside his father, Ray and Pat moved to Santa Clara, Utah, in 1979, where he continued his work as a jeweler for another 20 plus years. Ray was a pure craftsman. Each ring or piece of jewelry was custom designed and hand crafted with unmatched precision. His legacy lives on through the many pieces of custom jewelry he made for others.

Ray also loved baseball and played throughout his high school years, while serving in the Air Force, and he continued to play softball on Santa Clara City leagues, finally hanging up the glove at the age of 80. The highlight of his ballplaying was his participation in the Huntsman Senior Games where his team won the gold for its age level in 2005 and again in 2008.

Ray is survived by his wife, Pat, of Santa Clara; daughter Sharon Perdue of Cleveland, Ohio; daughter Perri (Stewart) Flory of Sandy, Utah; daughter Debra (Brian) Storm of Santa Clara, Utah; son Scott (Eileen) Lynsky of Lehi, Utah; daughter Suzanne Wulfenstein, of Washington; and 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; and his sister Norma Siffert, of Sun City West, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents and his elder brother Jim.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Heights Stake Center, 1705 Desert Dawn Drive, Santa Clara.
• Interment will follow the funeral service in the Santa Clara City Cemetery, 3780 Windmill Drive, Santa Clara.

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.   

Feb. 15, 1920 — July 28, 2017

Lois M. Jensen passed away July 28, 2017, to be reunited once again with her husband, Lee; daughter, Joni; and son, Ronald Lee. She was born on Feb. 15, 1920, in Orangeville to William Ray and Edna Lamph Snow.

She married Robert Lee Jensen, the love of her life, July 13, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. They were avid golfers, belonging to Golfers of America and traveled to many places to play.

Lois leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Lynn; and grandchildren: Jill, Joe and Jackie, along with their families. She also leaves behind Joni’s children: Amy and Ivaylo; sisters: Wilma (Darryl) Greener and Joan (Nyle) Garn. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers: Ervin (Marcella) Snow and Willie Snow.

It is with much love that she thanks Rick, MaryAnn, Ronnie, Georgia, Linda and Joni’s school friends for always remembering her and their friendship to her.

Services

• At Lois’ request, there will be no be services held.
• Entombment will be Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Mausoleum, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City.
• In lieu of flowers, if desired, a donation in Lois’ name to the Youth Village or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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.   

Jan. 6, 1977 – July 28, 2017

Christy Goodman Yardley was born Jan. 6, 1977, in Provo to Steven Harold (Wendy) and Claudia Dayton Goodman. She married Eric Yardley, the love of her life, on April 23, 1998, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have 4 children; Alex, Katelyn, Jacie, and Brooklyn. Christy enhanced the strengths of Eric and each of their children and ignited their confidence and ability to succeed.  She and Eric made a great team.

Christy unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 28, in Provo due to complications following surgery.  She is survived by her loving husband, children, parents, siblings: Shawn (Cheryl), Melissa (Slate) Baker, Paul (Mari), Julianne (Jared) Webber, Marilee (Matt) Webb, Andrea (Mark) Ipson, Mark (Misty), and Aimee (Ken) Katschke; and grandmothers: Helen Dayton and Naomi Goodman. Three siblings: David, Peter, and LeAnne, as well as her grandfathers preceded her in death.

Capturing the essence of Christy, Eric wrote to her on her last birthday:

You touch and brighten the lives of all who know you.  You’ve accomplished a lot in your life. You’ve lived all over the states, lived in Russia and Taiwan, performed music for thousands all over the world, sung privately for Prophets, the Pope, and government dignitaries, graduated magna cum laude from BYU, taught hundreds of children here and abroad, been honored as Teacher of the Year among other awards, recorded a CD, raised four amazing kids, served your church faithfully from primary president to nursery leader, written children’s books and music, run races all over the U.S., helped me through school and put up with me for nineteen years (the hardest), built and sold your dream home, survived terrible tragedies, had ups and many downs, stayed faithful, positive, and uplifting through it all and the list goes on.  But no one would know any of this, and many don’t because you care more about others than yourself. I love you!

Christy was beloved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. She had the amazing ability to reach out and bind everyone together in love. Her spirituality was deep. As her name speaks, she was very near to Christ.

The family wishes to thank loved ones and friends for the rich outpouring of love, faith, and contributions on Christy’s and their behalf. A gofundme account has been set up for those who would like to contribute toward funeral and medical expenses and Christy’s husband and children. gf.me/u/bnkbt8.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Oak Hills 6th Ward Chapel, 1960 N. 1500 East, Provo, Utah at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• There will also be a viewing the evening before on Friday, August 4, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the same location.

Condolences may be offered to the family online at WalkerSanderson.com.

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April 28, 1932 – July 31, 2017

Our beloved mother, sister, grandma and great-grandma, Naomi Grace Parker Schmidt, passed away on July 31. She was born April 28, 1932, in Hibbard, Madison, Idaho, to Orrin Melvin and Myrtle Selena Bean Parker. She married Joseph Schmidt on May 15, 1953, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Naomi was a lifetime active member of the LDS church. She served a full-time mission with her husband to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mission. Naomi served faithfully in many church callings throughout her life, including Relief Society president and counselor. She is truly the kindest soul, and she always found the good and positive in every person and situation she encountered. She was a strong and shining light and example of faith and commitment to everyone she met.

Naomi is survived by her life’s work and crowning glory, her six children: Dean (Betty) Schmidt, Clark (Laurie) Schmidt, Lisa (Johnny) Larkins, Douglas (Louchie) Schmidt, Van (Maria) Schmidt and Barbara (Richard) Lentz.  She is also survived by a brother, Cecil Parker; 29 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her sweetheart and eternal companion, Joseph Schmidt; three grandsons: Matthew Rainey, Christopher Schmidt and Jason Schmidt; and a granddaughter, Whitney Jensen.

Donations to Primary Children’s Hospital in Naomi’s name are appreciated.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m., at the LDS Chapel located at 320 N. 3400 West, Hurricane.
• Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main, and Saturday, prior to services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the chapel.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

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

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

Jan. 17, 1923 – Aug. 1, 2017

John Cornell, 94, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1. He was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Springfield, Missouri, to John L. Cornell and Susie Cornell Sanders.

John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1942 and served aboard the USS Long, a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II. His ship was sunk by a Kamikaze Jan. 6, 1945, and the Lingayen Gulf Luzon in the Philippines. He was picked up by the USS Hovey, another destroyer, and it too was sunk by a Japanese torpedo on the same day. John also served in Korea on another destroyer – the USS McDermott.

John married Lucille V. Cornell on Sept. 5, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

John is survived by his wife, Lucille; seven children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

John was a true patriot, he loved his country and family. The family would like to thank the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins and Zion’s Way Hospice for the care John received from all the wonderful staff that care for our veterans.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held at a later date in Mesquite, Nevada.

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 2, 1923 – July 30, 2017

Elvin Samuel Reed was born May 2, 1923, in Surrey, North Dakota, to Stewart Samuel Reed and Elsie Klimpel Reed. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2017, in St. George, Utah.

Elvin attended school in Granville, North Dakota, and graduated from Granville High School in 1941. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Burbank, California, with his parents and brother to work at Lockheed Aircraft.

Elvin served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, after which he married Dawna Joy Peterson on Oct. 6, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They enjoyed 65 years of a loving marriage. Together they had two daughters: Alease (Carl) Stronberg of St. George, Utah, and Ellie (Mark) Pippert of Burbank, California; twin grandchildren: Brittney (Clyde) Nelson of St. George, Utah, and Brandon Pippert of Burbank, California; a great-grandson, Blake Nelson and soon-to-be great-granddaughter.

Elvin retired after 27 years as a power plant mechanic with the city of Burbank. In 1987, he and Dawna moved to St. George.

Elvin’s favorite pastimes included: family, grandkids, fishing, gardening, drinking a “blast” at Baskin Robbins and watching the Utah Jazz.

Elvin was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Elsie Reed; his brother, Melvin Reed; wife, Dawna Reed; and his son-in-law, Carl Stronberg.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to The Spring Gardens Senior Living Home and all of the many doctors, nurses, aids and friends that helped him and provided care.

Funeral services

• A visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George.
• Interment will be in the Circleville Utah Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 5, at noon.

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 16, 1976 – Aug. 2, 2017

Alan Donald Johnson passed away Aug. 2, in St. George. He was born on March 16, 1976, in American Fork, the first child of Donald M. and Martha R. Luttmer Johnson.

Alan was married to Wendy Pruitt and later divorced. He then married Leah Flanagan and later divorced. He grew up in Provo and had many friends. He graduated from Independence High School in 1994. Alan loved the outdoors. He loved camping, hunting and fishing. He was also very patriotic. He loved riding his Harley.

Alan was a hard worker. He was employed at Primex Plastics Corporation in Mesquite, Nevada. He loved his job and the people he worked with.

He is survived by a son Alan W. Johnson (Jessica) of Texas and daughter Athenia G. Johnson St. George. He is also survived by his parents of Provo, along with brother and sisters, Cheri Fillin (Sjon); Angela Johnson; Kristen Murphy (John); Jena Johnson and Jacob Johnson (Jill), two grandchildren Angelina Johnson and Arianna Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. and a memorial service from 5:30-6 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• There will also be a viewing on Monday Aug. 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Provo Utah Sunset Stake Center located at 1560 S. 1100 West in Provo.
• Following this service interment will take place at the Lehi City Cemetery in Lehi.

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.

1931 – Aug. 3, 2017

Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on Aug. 3, in St. George.

Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age. As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education. With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949, and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.

Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners. She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.

Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband’s work as an exploration geologist. She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited. After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.

She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).

Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• Visitation will be from 9- 10 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be at the Washington 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.

March 31, 1928 – Aug. 6, 2017

Margie May Siebert, 89, passed away Aug. 6, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born March 31, 1928, in Labelle, Idaho.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Visitations will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, prior to services, from 10-10:45 a.m., both at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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

April 3, 1941 – Aug. 3, 2017

Our fun-loving wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Karen Holyoak Sullivan passed away Aug. 3, 2017, in the Dixie Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 3, 1941, in Cedar City to Arlo Scott and Georgia Halterman Holyoak.  She married LaMar Sullivan on September 20, 1958, and later divorced.

Karen grew up in Parowan, Utah, where she loved her schoolmates.  She was always the life of the party and was loved by many, especially her children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  They will always remember the fun Easter egg hunts with all the candy and money as well as the many other activities she planned for them.  Her family was her greatest joy in life.  She made many afghans for family members that they hold as treasures.

She liked to go camping and loved spending time on the Holyoak mountain ground above Brian Head.  She was always very generous with her time and money in helping others.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout her life.

Karen is survived by her son John (Julie) Sullivan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law Janice Sullivan and Leila Sullivan; also her siblings: Arlene (Richard) Outcalt, Scott (Jenna) Holyoak, Glade (Cheri) Holyoak, JoAnn (Ben) Baugh and Steven (Jacque) Holyoak. She is also survived by LaMar (Carol) Sullivan.

She was preceded in death by three sons Lonnie, David and Troy and her parents Arlo and Georgia Holyoak.

The family would like to thank those at Coral Desert and the doctors who have attended to her this past month.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Leeds LDS Chapel, 75 N. Main Street, Leeds.
• Viewings will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and Saturday, prior to services from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Leeds Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery with the grave dedication at 2 p.m.

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.

July 22, 1939 – Aug. 5, 2017

John James Jacks, 78, passed away Aug. 5, 2017. He was born July 22, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, to John Henry Jacks and Lois E. Middaugh.

If anything characterized his life, it was the service he gave to his family, nation, God and his fellow man. He chose his profession in medicine because he wanted to help others.

Jim served his nation in the U.S. Army as a specialist 4th Class from 1958-1961. He served as a weather observer at the Dugway Proving Grounds in Dugway, Utah. From 1961-1964, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Austria. He married L. Renée Blackburn in the Los Angeles LDS Temple after he returned honorably from his mission.

Jim graduated from Chaffey College in Alta Loma, California, with high honors in 1966. He then attended California State College, Fullerton, prior to enrolling in and graduating from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1971.

Jim did his residency at the University of Utah, McKay-Dee Hospital, in Ogden. After he finished his residency at McKay-Dee Hospital he stayed there and later became chief of staff of the Department of Family Medicine. Jim and his partner, Lars Larsen, founded Ogden Family Medicine. In 1980 he did a fellowship in faculty development at the University of Utah and spent 20 years as a clinical faculty member at the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the University of Utah.

During this time, he served variously as medical director at Thiokol, Defense Depot Ogden, and three nursing homes in Ogden. In 1990, he was hired as medical director of health services to business for Intermountain Healthcare where he helped establish WorkMed Clinics throughout Utah. In 1996, he accepted a position with Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin as associate director of health care to businesses, again setting up occupational health clinics throughout Wisconsin. He retired in 2001, and moved to Ivins.

Jim Jacks spent his life in service to others – first and foremost to his family, especially his wife. He and his wife gave their time to LDS Family Services in the Unwed Mother Program for 10 years and as hosts at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. For 10 years Jim and his family volunteered their time with the LDS Family Home Evening program at the Utah State Prison in Draper. He volunteered medical time to the Youth Boxing Program at the Marshall White Community Center, Goshute Indian Reservation in Ivanpah, Nevada, and to many others as needed.

Jim served in numerous leadership positions throughout the church including the following: bishop of the Eau Claire Ward in Wisconsin, stake high counselor in the North Ogden Utah Stake and the St. Paul Minnesota Stake, as well as a teacher. He loved serving as a teacher.

He enjoyed flying, jazz music, nature, hiking, cross-country skiing and photography. Jim was an excellent gardener and loved reading.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Renée Jacks; children: Julie Sasagawa, Shawna (Randy) Heninger, John Marc (Kalei) Jacks, Joel (Kelly) Jacks, Shannan (Matt) Lahn, Josh (Jill) Jacks; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and three sisters: Shirlene (Richard) Long of North Ogden, Donna Cullen of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Margaret Roberts of Cibolo, Texas.

He will be deeply missed by his family, as well as all who knew him and were touched by his service, kindness and wisdom.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A reception with the family will be held prior to services from 10-10:50 a.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara Pioneer 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.   

Oct. 7, 1962 – Aug. 8, 2017

Linda Deem, 54, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Aug. 8, in St. George surrounded by her daughters and family. Linda suffered several years with declining health. She was born Oct 7, 1962, in Ogden to Glen and Karen Jorgensen Deem.

Linda attended Valley Elementary School, Valley Junior High and graduated from Weber High School. Linda then moved to St. George and attended Dixie State. She enjoyed Southern Utah and lived there the rest of her life, moving to Santa Clara in 1988.

Linda’s joy in life was her children and grandchildren: Stevie (Scott) Williams of Issauquah, Washington, DaLyn (Austin) Davis of Kearns, Michlyn Dockery of Santa Clara and Glena (Adam Weiss-fiancé) Dockery of Sandy; grandchildren: Keagean, Nick, Baelie, Alister, Brecka, and Damon, with Ryelie on the way.

Linda was always working to provide for her family. She was a master at crocheting and made beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed reading novels, crossword puzzles, her indoor garden and baking wonderful character cakes. Linda was a very talented lady and a huge fan of country music.

Linda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Santa Clara 3rd ward.

Linda is survived by daughters and their families; her father and siblings: Te-Rill (Annette) Deem, James (Kayla) Deem and JeNeal Deem, along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Linda, you are a shining star in our lives.

Funeral services

• Santa Clara funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 11 at noon at the Santa Clara LDS 3rd Ward Chapel, 3040 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara.
• Visitations will be Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George and Friday prior to services, from 10:30-11-30 a.m. at the church.
• Ogden funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, Ogden.
• Visitation will be held in Ogden prior to services, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery, Willard.

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.   

May 8, 1968 – Aug. 7, 2017

Our wife, mother and friend, Brooke Ann Anderson Ballard, age 49, died Aug. 7, 2017, after battling mental illness for years. Brooke was born May 8, 1968, in Richfield to Craig and Phyllis Morrey Anderson.

She graduated from Richfield High School. Brooke married Bob Ballard on April 7, 1989, and worked for Washington County for over 27 years. Her laughter and hard work made her a valued employee. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed her callings with the children and youth.

Brooke was a very talented lady who showed passion in all she did: yard sales, detailed handmade cards, decorating on a dime, thrift shopping for a bargain, telling anyone who would listen about finances and the challenges of building a new home. Homemade Oreo cookies, exquisitely delivered at Christmas, were her specialty. In her last years, as her mental state declined, she did her best to be healthy and manage the disorder. Brooke will not be remembered for mental illness, rather for the compassion and joy she brought to people’s lives and as a wonderful person that loved life and the people around her.

Brooke is survived by her husband, Bob Ballard, and son, Jake; parents; Phyllis Matson, Craig and Karen Anderson, and Bob’s parents, Jimmy and Carolyn Ballard; sisters: Kerri (Danny) Anderson, Camie (Robert) McCracken, Marena (Troy) Tanner, April (Dane) Allred, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Mitch Ballard, her sister, Melonie Bastian-Anderson, and her stepmother, Marlene Anderson.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 am at the Coyote Springs LDS Ward Chapel, 1905 East Rustic Drive, St George.
• Visitations will be held Friday. Aug. 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and on Saturday at the chapel from 9-10 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

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

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

March 15, 1919 – Aug. 9, 2017

Fae Garda Anderson Picklesimer returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 after stuffing more into her short 98 years than most people fit into 125 years. She was an educator by profession and was instrumental in the early days of Utah’s reading and special education programs, raised three children and hordes of grand and great-grandchildren, traveled and hiked the world over, quilted and handstitched for over 40 years and served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She knew the Gospel of Jesus Christ was the perfect way to raise her children and believed giving service to others was the way to show her love of Christ. She gave often and freely.

Fae was born on March 15, 1919, to Neils Albert and Amy Deslie Lowe Anderson at Anderson Ranch, a sprawling fruit orchard and roadside stop located a short dusty stroll from “Toker” (Toquerville), Utah, and nestled in the shadows of the rugged volcanic and sandstone formations of Southern Utah that forever held her fascination.

Flight itself was just 15 years old when Fae was born, and when she passed, humans were on the verge of sending commercial flights into space. No doubt she would have signed up for a trip if it had been possible. Incidentally, it was her love of flying that led her to Ben Oakley Picklesimer, her ex-husband with whom she had three children — Mike, Gary and Colleen. Though she and Ben later divorced, Fae always adored Ben and even helped to care for him when his health declined before his death in 2003.

A wrongfully-failed eye exam kept her from becoming one of a select group of female civilian pilots who assisted with the U.S. war efforts during World War II, and she (jokingly) vowed to come back and “haunt that doctor who failed me, because I could have been a pilot!” Fae celebrated her 95^th birthday in a helicopter buzzing the Virgin River and cresting the plateaus along the southwestern edge of her beloved Zion National Park.

And to her, the park truly was Zion. She instilled her love of Zion in her children and grandchildren who (eventually) looked forward to her summertime 4 a.m. wake-up calls. After all, to her there was no point in hiking if one didn’t hit the trail before dawn when all of nature’s wonderful sounds and creatures are just bedding down after a playful night.

Fae was educated at Dixie Junior College (now Dixie State University) and Brigham Young University where she earned a master’s in education. She turned down a teaching job so that she could join the Civil Aeronautics Administration as a control tower operator during the war.

After the war, Fae and Ben moved to St. George and she returned to teaching. She eventually helped to create a new reading program that later turned into a special education program. She loved her work and helping her students find the joy and confidence that comes through reading. Fae herself was an avid reader her whole life, typically bringing home (and finishing) a stack of books from the library every week.

Fae built a network of close friends with whom she traveled, hiked and quilted throughout her retirement years. Her Roadrunner friends were some of her dearest, with whom she shared birthday luncheons, Christmas cookie parties and worldwide travels. For 60 years these gals enriched each other’s lives. They were as near and dear to Fae as family – creating eternal bonds. Fae also loved her quilting circle. In addition to the many quilts she provided to those in need, she also served for many years in the St. George Temple, among other time spent serving others.

She loved traditions. One of her grandchildren’s favorites was the annual summer trip to the Veyo, Utah, swimming pool and recreation area. Fae and her friends coaxed the owners into opening the pool early for them and all their grandkids, and everyone would enjoy the refreshing spring water before sitting down for a made-to-order lunch of hamburgers, pronto pups and crinkle cut fries. Another beloved tradition was the annual New Year’s Day Glider Flying. Everyone gathered at a local hill to fly gliders, throw rocks and eat sloppy joes … all of which was merely a distraction to bide the time until returning to her house for her famous homemade carrot pudding and caramel sauce.

The family would like to thank Fae’s friends, neighbors and ward for being ever mindful of her needs. She will be truly missed.

Fae was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Ben Oakley Picklesimer, and her son, Gary. She is survived by her children Michael (Dotty) Picklesimer and Colleen (Greg) Thornock; daughter-in-law, Elsa Picklesimer; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, 11 a.m. in the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• Viewings will be held Sunday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and prior to services Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be 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 please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Sept. 16, 1920 — Aug. 10, 2017

Fenton Earl Moss, 96, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in St. George. He was born, Sept. 16, 1920, in Garfield, oldest son of Earl R. and June Behunin Moss. He married Claire Lorraine Bodmer on Feb. 5, 1945, in the Salt Lake temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Fenton was raised primarily in communities along the Wasatch Front. His father bought 2 ½ acres along the Jordan River where the family had a cow, garden and fruit trees. This gave Fenton and his siblings an opportunity to contribute to sustaining their lives. Chores were delegated and everyone pitched in.

Fenton was the first member of the family to get a college education. He received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Utah. He was a true Utah man.

Following graduation, he joined the Navy and served honorably during the war years. While serving in San Diego he met Claire. Their lives were blessed with five children.

His professional career began following his graduation from USC with a master’s in social work. Fenton became a member of the faculty at the University of Utah, Graduate School of Social Work, and taught there for 25 years as an associate professor. He truly loved the “U.” He worked with rehab organizations from local, state and federal levels. His alcoholism program for Native Americans was very successful in assisting them with challenges they faced. He worked for 12 years on various Indian reservations and loved the people. He had a great rapport with tribal leaders who greatly respected him and his efforts to help them.

Fenton loved fishing, camping, houseboating and anything that the kids and grandkids wanted to do. He was active in the lives of his family his whole life. At age 80, Fenton became a farmer and developed a pistachio orchard which he cared for and enjoyed. He gave up farming in January 2017, as his health wouldn’t allow him to continue doing it.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Claire; children: Lynn Lorraine (Phil) Haslam of West Valley, Daryl Leslie (Carolyn) of St. George, Randy Louis (Kitty) of Kamas, Janet Brown (John) Whitaker of Ivins; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters: Velma Kohler of Olympia, Washington, and Loa Avery of Salt Lake City; and brother, Lyle K. “Buzz” of Draper. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Allen Lester, who passed at birth.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• A visitation will be held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be Monday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. at Mt. View Memorial Estates, Sandy.

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 14, 1952 — Aug. 8, 2017

Lucy Ann Peterson, 65, of Hurricane passed away on Aug. 8, 2017, after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer.

Lucy was born on March 14, 1952, in Ogden to Leland and Inga Jean Jackson (Johnson). She married her high school sweetheart, John G. Peterson, in the Salt Lake temple on June 7, 1971.

Lucy was raised in Kearns and attended Kearns High School.

She has been sewing since she could reach the pedal and she could make anything – suits, dresses, princess gowns, Full Metal Alchemist cosplay and any costume. She always had music in her heart, she led several choirs but her favorite was the primary choir and singing camp songs with family or with the young women over the years. She was an avid reader, she read thousands of books in her lifetime. She would help anybody with anything at any time and gave 110 percent in everything she did. She loved to work with her hands and her crafting had no limits; sewing, cooking, stained glass, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, cards and Christmas stockings to name a few. She loved sharing her talents and found joy in making things for others.

John and Lucy were best friends. They spent as much time as they could driving the back roads and the off roads to see some of the most fascinating creations on Earth. All along the way she worked on her crafts and ornaments.

Lucy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the Savior and all those she served with. She served in Young Women, Primary, Music, Activity Days and Scouting. Lucy loved everyone she met like family and served with all of her heart. She was the epitome of charity and Christlike love.

Lucy is survived by her children, John (Toni), Samuel, Steven (Robyn), Dawn (Jeff), Dean and her 11 grandchildren. Brother, Leland (Sherrie), Sister, Laura (Gary), brother-in-law, Bill, sisters-in-law, Tamyra and Sherry. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Gary Van Ekelenburg, sister-in-law Pat Rundle and nephew Brandon Jackson.

Funeral services

• Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane 4th Ward, 658 W. 1500 South, Hurricane.
• A viewing will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m., both at the church.
• Interment will be at the Hurricane Cemetery.
• All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lucy’s 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.

July 15, 1932 — Aug. 8, 2017

Our wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt Bernice Nelson Pickett passed away on Aug. 8, 2017, at her home in St. George.

Bernice was born on July 15, 1932, in Kanab to Jonathan Pratt Nelson and Polly Abigail Judd. She was the eighth of 12 children.

Bernice spent many of her summers on Kaibab Mountain in Arizona, where her dad and uncles were loggers. She really loved her time spent there and had wonderful memories from those years. Other summers her family moved around as her dad worked in sawmills in other areas.

When she was young her family moved to Hatch. At the age of 6 she moved to St. George with her family where she spent most of her life, attending elementary, junior high and Dixie High School.

Bernice loved children and babysat often through her teen years for her sisters and other families in the area. She later had jobs at Dixie Theater, Pickett Lumber Company and then at Pembrokes in Salt Lake City.

Bernice was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served a mission in the Eastern States Mission, spending time in Memphis and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Throughout the years she served in many callings for the church in Primary and Relief Society.

On May 26, 1961, she married Elmer Squire Pickett for time and all eternity in the St. George LDS Temple. He was a widower and she became a mother to his six children. Together, they added four more children to the family. She loved all 10 unconditionally.

Bernice is survived by three of her children: Micheline Alldredge (Doug) of Mesa, Arizona; Vaughn of St. George, Utah; and Lisa Jennings (Alpine) of Bloomington, Illinois; five of her stepchildren: Garth (Kathy) of Los Altos Hills, California; Bruce (Kathy) of St. George, Utah; Jeanene Benson (Gary) of Bloomington, Illinois; Kevin (Pam) of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Brian (JoAnn) of Middleton; plus 40 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Don Nelson of Spanish Fork. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her daughter Jeri; her stepdaughter Pamela Riddle; and her stepgrandson Spencer Riddle; along with her parents; seven sisters; and three brothers.

The family would like to give thanks to Zion’s Way Hospice and DeAnn Jensen for the care they gave to their mom the last couple of months of her life. Also to Dr. Tom Jones for his great care and concern of her for many years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Flood Street LDS chapel, 85 S. 400 East.
• A viewing will be held on Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, from 5-7 p.m. and at the church prior to the funeral from 9-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at the St. George Cemetery immediately following the funeral.

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.

March 18, 1918 — Aug. 10, 2017

Maybelle L. Mason, 99, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in St. George. She was born March 18, 1918, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John and Annie J. Withrow Lacey. She married James E. Mason, March 28, 1942, in San Francisco, California.

Maybelle was raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles, California, in 1936 and pursued advanced studies in business. She has lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California (military deployment with husband); Fort Monroe, Virginia (military deployment of husband, place of birth for first child); numerous locations in the greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas; all prior to relocation to St. George in 2006. She also maintained a summer residence on a lake on Anderson Island located in Washington state.

Maybelle enjoyed traveling and was fortunate enough to travel the world including Asia, India, Australia and Europe.

Maybelle loved any and all animals and enabling the success of those around her. She was an exceptional mother and enjoyed camping, skiing and boating with her sons. She was also an avid bowler in her younger years.

She is survived by her son James W. Mason and his wife, Marilyn Mason of Washington, Utah, granddaughter, Michelle Cowden; and great-granddaughters, Ava Cowden and Lauren Cowden of Scotts Valley, California.

Maybelle is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Mason; son Reginald A. Mason; brothers, Howard Lacey and Earl Lacey; sisters, Dorothy Sanborn, Josephine Fight and Blanche Lacey.

The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by Sterling Court over the last five years and most recently Dixie Hospice. Special thanks and appreciation are warmly extended to Martha Vidoni.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. at Sterling Court, 324 N. 1680 East, St George.
• Interment will take place in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.

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.

Sept. 22, 1922 — Aug. 5, 2017

Nettie McAllister Dodds McCall died peacefully in her home in Washington, Utah, on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Born Sept. 22, 1922, she would have turned 95 in just a few weeks. She was born in Kanab and was the 13th child of Richard Samuel and Ida Young McAllister. Her dad nicknamed her “lucky number 13.”

Nettie met her husband Glynn Dodds of Panguitch while she was attending Dixie High School and Glynn was attending Dixie College in St. George. Both of their parents worked in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at that time. They were married on Nov. 16, 1938, in the St. George Temple.

In 1954 Nettie decided to go back to school to become a nurse. Throughout her nursing career she took care of many people. Her patients gave her lots of positive feedback, saying that they felt safe when she was around. She was always dedicated to doing things right, so nursing was a good fit for her.

While in Utah, Nettie and Glynn lived in St. George, Salt Lake and Panguitch. They spent most of their married life in Long Beach, Perris, Hemet, Bellflower, Orangevale and Citrus Heights, California, where they raised their four boys and one girl. They also lived in Page and Joseph City, Arizona. In 1976, when it was time to retire, they came back to Dixie where they had started out nearly 40 years earlier.

Glynn died in Dec. 1991. In 1995 Nettie married William McCall. They enjoyed life together for about eight years. He died in April 2004.

Although she was committed to being an excellent nurse, her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She always attended every sporting event, play, recital or whatever her kids were involved with. She loved all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren dearly.

Nettie was a faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of her life. She has served in Relief Society, Young Womens and Primary and served as an ordinance worker in the St. George, Utah, Temple.

Nettie is survived by her children Larry Glynn (Fernanda) Dodds, Folsom, California; Donald George Dodds, Elk Grove, California; daughter-in-law Marcia Lauffer Dodds, Auburn, California; and Darla Kathleen (Matti) Helske, Washington, Utah. She is survived by grandchildren Donna (Jack) Johnson, Mark (Kelly) Dodds, Richard Dale Dodds, Mac (Tina) Dodds, Stephanie Dodds, Neil Dodds, Ali Dodds, Michael (Sini) Helske, Tim Helske, Paul Helske, Mark Helske and Sarah Helske. She has fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Glynn C. Dodds and her second husband William C. McCall. She had 13 siblings who proceeded her in death: Elma Miles, Beulah Frost, Luetta Hall, Bernell, John, Annie Heaton, Chester, Boyd, Eleanor Hall, Rue Heaton, Marcia Crawford, Lawrence and Mark. She was proceeded in death by her sons Dale Cecil Dodds, Orangevale, California; and Bruce Karl (Marcia) Dodds, Auburn, California; grandson Randall Wayne Dodds, Fair Oaks, California; and great-grandson Dustin Jacob Dodds, Roseville, California.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m. at the Washington Chapel at 82 N. Main St., Washington, Utah.
• There will be a viewing before the funeral from 2-3 p.m.
• On Friday evening there will be a viewing at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, from 5-7 p.m.
• Nettie will be buried in the St George City Cemetery following the funeral.

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.