Oct. 13, 1935 — Dec. 16, 2017

Barbara Sullivan Wells, 82, passed away on Dec. 16, 2017.

Born in Salt Lake City to James and Belva Sullivan on Oct. 13, 1935, she married Sid Wells in 1960, and together they had four children. After retiring, they moved to Mesquite, Nevada.

Barb was a wonderful teacher to fifth and sixth graders for 35 years. She loved to travel. She especially loved to escape with Sid to their property in Duchesne. An avid sports fan and longtime member of the Crimson Club, Barb rarely missed a Utes game. She and Sid enjoyed watching their favorite sports teams play.

Barb loved people. She loved to be in the company of her family and friends. Her calendar was sure to include playing bridge with her card group, lunch with a friend or heading for Utah to visit family. She loved the outdoors. Sunsets, beautiful scenery and the changing of Utah seasons always put a smile on her face.

Barbara was a strong, selfless woman with a heart of gold. Her cup was always half-full. She knew how to create her own happiness and take the positive with her wherever she went.

Adored by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, she is survived by her husband; four children: Mike, Dan, John and Lori; sister-in-law Jean; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sharon and grandson Marshall.

She leaves behind a great legacy filled with countless memories we will cherish forever. We love and miss you dearly. May you fly free with our angels and always live on in our hearts.

Funeral services

• Barb requested no funeral services be held.

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. 12, 1926 — Dec. 17, 2017

Catherine Lo Dolce McClurg, 91, passed away Dec. 17, 2017. She was born Sept. 12, 1926.

Funeral services

A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 3 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., 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.   

Jan. 14, 1924 — Dec. 18, 2017

Austin Victor (Pete) Iverson, 93, passed away Dec. 18, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was born Jan. 14, 1924, in St. George to Victor E. and Erma Reber Iverson.

He married Lorna Hall on Nov. 18, 1943, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They celebrated their 74^th wedding anniversary last month. They were sealed in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Dec. 11, 1946, by Austin’s grandfather Ernest Reber.

He grew up and lived his entire life in Washington, Utah, and always talked about the blessings of growing up there with wonderful family and special friends. He also spent some time in New Harmony and Santa Clara.

He graduated from Dixie High School in St. George. Shortly after graduating from high school, he and two friends went to the shipyards in Oakland, California, to learn the welding trade. After receiving his welding certificate at the shipyards in Oakland, he returned to Washington and enlisted in the Navy. The day after he and Lorna were married, he left for active duty and spent the next two years in Honolulu, Hawaii.

After the war was over, he attended Dixie College where he received an associate degree. At the time, Lorna was working for Herman Larkin in the office at Larkin Plumbing and Heating. Herman needed a welder and hired Austin and that started his career in the sheet metal trade. He also worked with Ralph Mitchell and later worked for Lee Hirschi at Ace Plumbing. At Ace Plumbing he worked with Grey Larkin, who later purchased the business. He worked for Grey and Dale Larkin from 1966 until his retirement.

Austin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully in many callings. He served in the Washington Ward Bishopric, High Priest group leadership and as a superintendent of the Sunday School. Two of his favorite callings were Sunday school teacher and Stake Orchard Specialist.

Austin and Lorna were inseparable and enjoyed being together in all that they did. Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, growing vegetables, rock hunting and lapidary. There are quite a few people who were recipients of a cut and polished geode, petrified wood or a beautiful piece of handmade jewelry. He loved to share homegrown fruits and vegetables with many.

He is survived by his wife, Lorna, of Washington; daughters, Shana (Kelly) Paxman and Vicki Adams of Washington; grandchildren, Randy Clare Paxman, Patricia Fife and Jeff Adams; five great-grandchildren, Gabe Lefkovitz, Laikyn Paxman, Landry Paxman, Berlyn Sofi Fife and Cruz Fife. He is also survived by his sister, Maxine Tanner; and sister-in-law, Sherrie Iverson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor E. and Erma Reber Iverson; brother Mervyn Iverson; and brother-in-law, Clare Tanner.

The family would like to thank all of the caretakers at Red Cliffs Care Center for all the love, kindness and help they have shown to both Austin and Lorna. The family would also like to thank Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice for their compassion, care and kindness to Austin and his family.

Austin lived a life of service to others and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Main Street LDS Chapel, 82 N. Main Street, Washington, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a visitation Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, 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.

August 1992 — Dec. 6, 2017

Ryan Alexander Corey, 25, of St. George, Utah, returned to God, Dec. 6, 2017. He was born August 1992 in Henderson, Nevada, the son of Ron and Dee Corey.

Although a less than average life span, Ryan did not live an average life. He lived a hundred lifetimes in the 25 calendar years we had with him. Ryan would agree the best views come after the hardest climb.

As much as people knew hanging out with him would likely end up in a trip to the hospital or a hangover. He was the type of man people loved to be around, with his contagious smile and magnetic presence. Ryan’s friendship was one to be treasured. He was a small stone who made colossal waves.

Ryan was as wild as the outdoors he loved so much. Some of his favorite hobbies included camping, hiking and longboarding with friends. His dog Louie’s favorite activity was chasing Ryan and Kenzie while they rode dirt bikes. Music played a very important and influential part in his life, whether it was listening to classic rock while driving or playing in the garage band with his brother. Music went with every activity.

Ryan deeply loved his girlfriend, Kenzie. They were able to share a loving six-and-a-half years together. He was her protector and biggest comfort. The love they shared and memories they created exceeded most. We know Ryan will watch over her as she moves forward in life.

Ryan was a rare combination of someone who had a love for life and a firm understanding of what was important. He was a free spirit like his father and had a heart of gold like his mother. Family was everything to him. He showed his unconditional love for them always. Whether it be buying them gifts on Amazon Prime or laughing and talking on a simple phone call. Ryan was able to take one last Harley ride with his brother to visit their parents in Arizona last fall. The bond between them far surpasses death.

We are all given the gift of life but at some point, must give it back. Although Ryan’s time was too short and the void in our lives will be forever present, the memories we made and the times we had will resonate and inspire to capture life as he did. He realized that time is short for those who wait. “We only regret the ride we didn’t take.”

Memorial services

Memorial services will be held at Segmiller’s Historic Farm on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. for close friends and family.

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 17, 1922 — Dec. 17, 2017

Our beloved mother, wife and grandmother, Doris Lorraine Winter Pettit, born March 17, 1922, to Thomas Walter Winter and Mabel Winfred Lamb Winter, left us peacefully Dec. 17, 2017, due to natural causes in St. George, Utah, where she resided the last few years.

She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was married to Curtis Leslie Pettit Feb. 7, 1942. That marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple May 21, 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Tommy and Clifford, husband, and son Kim. She is survived by her daughters Launie Johnson (Lee), Joan Crain (Lee), both of Salt Lake City, Diane Magnesen (Gary) of St. George, 19 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

We would like to thank the Meadows Assisted Living for their loving and compassionate care of both mom and dad.

Funeral services

• Services will be held at Pine View Mortuary, 566 N. Mall Drive, St. George, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 Dixie Drive, St. George.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222.

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

Nov. 5, 2017 — Dec. 22, 2017

Afton Bowen, 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. She was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Grace, Idaho to Ephraim Kingsford and Neva Bingham Kingsford. She married Gary Bowen April 13, 1962, in Casper Wyoming.

Afton grew up in Grace, Coeur d‘Alene and Boise, Idaho. She loved the outdoors, going on picnics with her family and visiting grandparents and cousins. She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, where she joined the BYU Folk Dancers. Shortly after joining, she met a handsome young man who had also joined the Folk Dancers. They became dance partners, which ultimately led them to becoming partners in life. Afton and Gary traveled through much of the western U.S. performing with the Folk Dancers including one memorable performance at Disneyland.

Just before getting married, Gary joined the Air Force, which led to 20 years of adventure for the couple and their three children. They saw much of the U.S., living in seven different states. They spent four wonderful years in Madrid, Spain, from where they were able to see much of Western Europe. Afton was an excellent traveler, never allowing the inconveniences of travel to override the experiences. After Gary retired from the Air Force, they continued to travel as much as their health would allow.

Throughout her life, Afton enjoyed sewing and other crafts, and she put these skills to good use for the benefit of her family and others. Afton was a kind and attentive mother, always taking interest in her children and their activities. Later in life, her pride and joy became her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved to play with.

She is survived by her husband Gary, currently living in St. George; son Paul and his wife Claudia, living in Smithfield, Utah, daughter Shawna living in St. George; son Scott and his wife April living in South Jordan; grandchildren Tamera, Andrew, Eric, Jasmine, Raven, Carlos, Bryan, Jennifer, David, Allie, Wesley, Kelly, and Chelsie; sisters Wilda, living in Meridian, Idaho, Rhodora, living in Gooding, Idaho, and Laura, living in Long Beach, California; brother Leon, living in Boise, Idaho; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Ephraim and Neva; and sisters Lois and Barbara.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11543 Keystone Drive, South Jordan, Utah.
• Friends may call on Tuesday, December 26th, 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George Utah, or at 9-10 a.m. preceding the funeral in South Jordan.
• Internment will take place in the Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Camp Williams, Bluffdale, UT.

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.

Aug. 2, 1925 — Dec. 22, 2017

Theta Florence Freestone Jones passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at the Mesquite, Nevada, hospital with her family at her side. She was born in Oakley, Idaho, on Aug. 2, 1925, to Harvey and Wilda Rose Freestone.

Theta enjoyed a heartfelt childhood on their farm. She graduated from Burley High School and later married Keith David Jones in Elko, Nevada, on May 4, 1947. They enjoyed 70 full, inseparable years together along with their family and friends. Theta and Keith lived in Ogden, where she retired from Mountain Bell after 30 years of service.

She is survived by her husband, Keith David Jones; four children: Blen Wyatt Jones of Beaver Dam, Arizona, Scott David (Nancy) Jones of Scenic, Arizona, Barry Lynn (Linda) Jones of Enterprise, Utah, and Susan Marie (Gerald) Nebeker of Vernal, Utah; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Rick Terrell Jones; her brother, Blen Freestone; and her parents.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Washington Terrace 12th Ward Chapel, 125 E. 5350 South, Washington Terrace, Utah.
• The family will meet friends at 1 p.m. prior to the funeral.
• Interment will be at the Washington Heights 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, 1929 — Dec. 21, 2017

Martha Brown Rasmussen, 88, passed away Dec. 21, 2017. She was born April 3, 1929, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Delbert B. and Irene Whetten Brown.

Martha grew up in Chihuahua until she was 16 when her family moved to the United States. She attended three different high schools and graduated in 1946. The family then settled in Provo, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University where she met and married Leland Richard “Dick” Lamoreaux in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved to Henderson, Nevada, where they lived until 1953 when Dick was killed in a deer hunting accident in Pintura, Utah.

Martha and her 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte, moved back to Provo with family. She worked as a secretary for an architectural firm. Later she met Donald H. Rasmussen. They were married June 20, 1958.

With this union there were yours and my children, Sharon and D. Alan Rasmussen. Two and three years later, Martha and Don added two more sons, Dean B. and Donald J. Rasmussen. Then there were yours, mine and ours.

Shortly after the marriage Martha retired to stay home and be a homemaker. She loved to sing and in high school she sang with a dance band. Later she sang with “The Singing Mothers.” Martha also loved to bake and decorate cakes. Many of her grandkids were privileged with her beautiful, specialty cakes. She was a devoted wife, mother and totally dedicated to her family.

She is survived by her sister, Nila Miler of Orem, Utah; brother, Leslie Dean (Karen) Brown of Provo; children: Charlotte Evans of St. George, Utah, Dean B. (Alisa) Rasmussen of Kaysville, Utah, Donald J. (Kara) of Spanish Fork, Utah, Sharon (Joel) Murphy of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and D. Alan (Margarett) Rasmussen of Provo. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother and two husbands.

The family wishes to thank all the wonderful staff and management at Autumn Park in Washington, Utah, for their kindnesses and special care given to Martha. They truly loved and cared for Martha.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 29, at noon, at the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah.
• Visitations will be held at Sunberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah, on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, prior to services, from 10-11 a.m.

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.   

Sept. 11, 1971 — Dec. 25, 2017

Nisi, Brooks, Tori, Dylan and Drake Maile were lucky enough to have the very best father and husband imaginable.

Kolei was a dad to his four babies above anything else; they were his life’s purpose, along with the love of his life, Nisi. Kolei was a loving brother to his baby sister, Temutisa May Maile, and the oldest son to his beloved parents, Soseti Semisi Maile and Fakalelu Kihemanatu Po’uha. Although there were only two children in their family, they felt that they had so many siblings with the company of their cousins. Kolei and Tisa had a tight-knit bond and were so happy being together, just talking surrounded by their children.

He loved being close in the lives of his nephews, Elder Samuela M. Tupola (Cape Coast, Ghana, mission) and  Elder Soseti Kolei Tupola (Nukualofa, Tonga, mission). They both remember him saying “work hard and see the people every day.”

Kolei Soseti Maile made the world a better place on Sept. 11, 1971. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent his adolescence in his favorite place, Rose Park. He was a proud West High Panther (Class of 1989), playing football with his brothers and was recognized with many awards. He loved reminiscing on his high school days and had countless friends that he still kept in touch with.

After high school, Kolei served in the Micronesia, Guam, mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but spent most of his days in Chuuk. He was a beacon of light to the Chuukese people, spreading above all, his love.

Upon returning from his mission, Kolei played football at Dixie College, where he met his dream girl, Nisi Pikula. They were married shortly after on Dec. 13, 1996, in the St. George Temple. Five years later, they welcomed their first son, Brooks Kolei Maile, and a year and a half later, Tori Fakalelu Maile.

He spent so much one-on-one time shooting hoops with her, late night runs to Target and giving life advice. He spoiled his baby Tori and will miss her like no other. He loved just being around her. They loved their life together as a family of four for six years until Kolei’s sweetie, Dylan Tisa Maile, was born and stole another big piece of his heart. They had an inseparable bond and she would sing to him every day. He was her everything and she will miss his big bear hugs the most.

The caboose of their family, Drake Kolei Maile, was born a couple years later. Drakey Poo loved when Pops would pick him up from school, play Minions with him and wrestle. Kolei loved his mini-me Drakey. They were the most ideal family, spending their days together, hanging out at home, attending Buku’s and Tori’s basketball, football and rugby games, playing at the park or just enjoying each other’s company.

Kolei loved his job with the state, impacting countless lives with his unconditional love. His most recent position was with Team R.A.W. where he was able to work with teens on a more personal level. He had such a special place in his heart for every kid he influenced, along with bros Josh and Bear. He received countless awards and recognition for his service to his team.

Kolei, aka DJ Koots, had a deep love for music and started his music career early on in high school. He and his posse could always be found in his parents’ basement with their milk crates full of vinyl records.  He spent many years working as a DJ and recently taught his own kids how to spin.

Kolei loved being a barber to anybody who wanted to take a seat in his chair. He also loved being a graffiti artist. He adored spending endless hours coaching his son Brooks in football and loved spending time with “Circle Black.” If he wasn’t at home with his own family, he was with hanging out with his second family – the Pine View High School coaches and players. This past summer, he got to witness Brooks accepting a full-ride football scholarship to Brigham Young University and was so proud of that. He was an outstanding coach who will be forever missed on the field.

Kolei was instantly adored by his in-laws from the moment he met them. He filled a huge hole in their lives and took on the role of brother, father and mentor. The Pikula Angels and Kolei had an incredibly special bond and were so lucky to grow up with him. Before he left this earth, he was surrounded by his wife, four babies and sister, saying “goodbye just for now to Pops.” He was reunited with his beautiful parents and back into the savior’s loving arms on Dec. 25, 2017. Tong Ennet. ‘Ofa Ta’engata.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington 9th Samoan Ward Manzanita LDS Chapel, 3519 Manzanita Road, St George, Utah.
• A family viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 29, at the chapel from 4-6 p.m. and a public viewing from 6-8 p.m.
• Family prayer will be on Saturday Dec. 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the chapel prior to services.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222.

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

March 19, 1931 — Dec. 24, 2017

Don Hayward Orn, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Christmas Eve.

Born, March 19, 1931, to Victor and Dorothy Orn, Don was the second of five children. When Don was 17 years old he joined the Navy and three years later, while stationed at Norfolk Virginia, he found the love of his life, Ruth Jean Finch. They married and moved to Utah in May 1951.

Their first-born, Don Jr., and second child, Guy, both died of congenital heart defects at a very young age. Don and Ruth were very discouraged, but tried again to have children and Jeffery was born, followed by Susan and Dorothy (Dotti).

He was an accomplished Boy Scout leader. He loved his role of Venture Advisor and he often told stories of the adventures he had while holding this position.

Don was known as a “man of his word” and he often said, “a man who doesn’t keep his word isn’t much of a man.”

Don is survived by his son Jeffery David Orn (Sylvia Tuft); daughters Susan Arnell Orn (Michael Goates), Dorothy Jean Orn (Jaren Higley); 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Jean, Dorothy Arnell Orn (mother), Victor Orn (father), David Orn (brother), Theodore Orn (brother), Karen Orn (sister), Alvin Orn (brother), Don Jr. (son), Guy (son).

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, 1 p.m., at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• 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 please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Dec. 2, 1922 — Dec. 10, 2017

Maria Hogue passed away in the early morning hours on Dec. 10, 2017.

She was born Dec. 2, 1922, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Conrad and Anna Marie Eisenach. She married Ross H. Rogers Oct. 1, 1946. They were divorced May 3, 1948.

She married Eugene Archie Hogue Feb. 14, 1957. They moved from Laramie, Wyoming, to Kansas City, Kansas, and lived there over 51 years. In 2010, she moved to Ivins, Utah, to live with her daughter, Teresa.

Maria grew up on a farm. She was a telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad after graduating high school. After her children were raised, she worked for the IRS for 13 years as a tax examiner. She was a lifelong member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

She was passionate about her weight, exercising daily with Jack LaLanne for years. She took up walking and walked most hours of the day and some at night until the age of 92. Her grandson, Wes, had her horseback riding at the age of 89, and she was shooting baskets at 93.

Her biggest interests were gardening, music (she was quite a dancer when she was young), clipping coupons, searching recipes, puzzles of all kinds and her coffee. Marie was an avid reader until her eyesight failed. She was a saver, a self-admitted hoarder; she had a sarcastic wit and wasn’t afraid to say what she thought about anything, anywhere, anytime.

She is survived by daughter Teresa Rogers Payton, of Ivins, son James Arthur Hogue, of Colorado, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughters Vicki Jo Patrick and Betty Jeanne Guilfoil, sisters Dorothy, Frieda Klein, Lydia McMillan, and brothers Edward, Harold, Reinhold and Reuben, and grandsons James Wesley Payton and Aaron Payton.

Many thanks to the staff of Brookdale at Southgate for the kind care they provided.

Cremation provided by Hughes Mortuary. A private memorial will be held.

Feb. 6, 1941 — Dec. 26, 2017

Dennis O’Leary, 76 years old, entered into eternity on Dec. 26, 2017, at his home in St. George, Utah. Dennis came into God’s world, Feb. 6, 1941, in Berkeley, California, to John and Johanna Buckley O’Leary.

A kind man and a warm soul, he was a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Dennis grew up in Berkeley with his eight brothers and sisters: Katherine, John, Daniel, Mary, Johanna, Michael, Bridget and Timothy.

As a child, Dennis was the loving baby of the family. He loved to play with his brothers and sisters on the family farm in Orland, California, and in the city of Berkeley, their hometown.

Dennis was an Army veteran. He married Michaele Elizabeth McSweeney in the 1960s and raised their children: Joseph, Karen, Michael and Matthew.

Dennis met Susan Marie Hutchinson in 1989. They later married in Hayward, California. After retirement, Dennis and Susan relocated to St. George where they enjoyed their lives over the past 13 years.

He will be forever loved by his loving wife, Susan; his children and their spouses and former spouses, all his friends and family members including his grandchildren: Calvin and Alondra, (parents Joseph and Roxana); Emma and Zachary (parents Karen and Karl) and Jacob and Madeline (parents Matthew and Raquel).

Dennis also enjoyed a lifelong friendship with Daniel Reily. He loved to golf with his nephew Brian and sons Jo and Mike.

Funeral services

• A memorial mass will be held Friday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the St. George Catholic Church, 249 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah.

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

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

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Dennis to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation at www.clf4kids.org

April 28, 1941 — Dec. 22, 2017

Delores Jean Mickley (Friedman), age 76, passed away peacefully in her home away from home in St. George, Utah, on Friday evening Dec. 22, 2017.

Dee was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 28, 1941, to Nickolas John Friedman and Anna Marie Friedman (Metz). She was the youngest of six children, where her oldest siblings, Esther, Ruth and Elsie, were born 16 to 22 years prior, and were already married or out of the house not long after Dee’s birth. She actually attended school with some of her nieces/nephews who called out “Hi Auntie” as they passed her in the hallways. She grew up with Nick and Tom, her two older brothers in the small city of Uniontown, Ohio, and graduated from Lake High School in 1959.

When Dee married Charles (Lon) Mickley in 1962, a whole new world opened up to her to include moving from base to base as the wife of an Air Force Officer. Between 1963 and 1969, Dee and Lon had four children born in three different states before they settled back in the Canton area. In 1982, Lon and Dee parted ways and Dee went on to become a personal lines supervisor with Leonard Insurance Services.

Dee loved to read, play cards, entertain friends and spend time with family. After retiring in 1997, she became acquainted with dear friends affectionately known as the Golden Girls. They loved playing cards, going to concerts in the park, taking vacations and keeping each other current about the lives of their children and grandchildren.

Her friends and family describe her as a beloved grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and caring friend, with a gentle soul and a tender heart. In time, Dee moved to Utah to be closer to some of her children and grandchildren, allowing her to spend additional quality time with those family members.

Dee was predeceased by parents Nickolas and Marie Friedman; sisters Esther (Kermit) Atkinson, Ruth (Harry) Stone, and Elsie (Tim) Oliver.

Dee is survived by her brothers Nicholas (Eileen) Friedman of Barberton, Ohio, and Thomas (Carol) Friedman of Uniontown; daughters Debbie (Chris) Bosley of Charleston, South Carolina, and Kim (Paul) Picinich of St. George; sons William (Andrea) Mickley of Farmington, Utah, and Michael (Tiffany) Mickley of St. George; grandchildren Whitney, Savanna, Samantha, Nicholas, Tyler, Ashla, Kayden, Jared, Cheyenne, Trenton and two great-grandchildren, Violet and Zoii. Dee is loved by both the Mickley and Friedman families and she is also survived by her former spouse, Charles Mickley, a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members and her loyal feline companion Mittens.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. and Karlo-Libby Funeral Home in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 5000 Everhard Road, Canton. Calling hours at 11 a.m., memorial service at noon, with interment immediately following at Sunset Hills Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Retreat Activities Department with checks payable to The Retreat at SunRiver, 4480 Arrowhead Canyon Road, St. George, UT 84790.

May 24, 1928 — Dec. 24, 2017

Ward Owen Abbott, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Dec. 24, 2017.

Ward was born May 24, 1928, to John Edward Abbott and Sylvia Jones Abbott in Duchesne, Utah. He married Fern Rasmussen on July 28, 1950, in Roosevelt, Utah, and the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake temple.

Ward graduated from Duchesne High School and received a Master of Science degree in geology from Brigham Young University in 1950, becoming the first DHS student to earn an M.S. degree. His career took him around the world over a span of 50 years working for Shell Oil Company, Occidental Petroleum and as a consultant teaching stratigraphy and geophysics.

He was active throughout his life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a ward clerk in many wards. Ward’s favorite job was serving a work mission at Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Ward loved golfing, reading Western novels, eating desert and having a mountain view.

Ward is survived by his 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).

Funeral services

• A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Washington City Cemetery, 300 Park View Drive, Washington, Utah.
• Prior to the service a viewing will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff Street, 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.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make a memorial donation in Ward’s honor to The Boy Scouts of America St George Council 204 North 1000 East St. George, Utah, 84770.

Nov. 13, 1934 — Dec. 23, 2017

Donald Lee Savage I, age 83, was called to our Lord on Dec. 23, 2017.

He was born in Mt. Braddock, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 13, 1934, to parents Basil and Alice Savage.

At age 17 he fell in love with Charlotte Jean Toth and they were married in Oakland, California, on Feb. 5, 1955.

Donald spent his boyhood in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, until he joined the Navy in 1951. He served, bravely, in active duty during the Korean conflict on board the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany.

He moved to Norwalk, California, with his young family in 1956 and worked in construction as an acoustical contractor until he retired at age 62 to his mountain home in Kanarraville, Utah. After the tragic loss of his log home in 2012 from a forest fire, he and Charlotte moved to their first brand new home in St. George, Utah.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and shoot trap and skeet. He took away many gold medals in the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City and went on to compete nationally in ATA Shoots.

Donald is survived by his wife, Charlotte Jean; daughter, Jaylene Pysnik and son-in-law, Lee Pysnik of Diamond Bar, California; son, Donald Lee Savage II of Washington, Utah; granddaughter, Erin Diane Pysnik of Newport Beach, California; grandsons, Michael Ryan Pysnik of Los Angeles, California, and Donald Lee Savage III of Fontana, California; older sister, Wilma Jean Valarde of Conover, North Carolina; and younger brother, William Savage of Parowan, Utah.

Private services were held Dec. 27 at the Southern Utah VA Home in Ivins, Utah, where he and Charlotte resided in his last days.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org, or the American Lung Association, www.lung.org.

Oct. 4, 1924 — Dec. 26, 2017

Mary Webb Hall Jones Cox, 93, passed from this life Dec. 26, 2017, in Rockville, Utah.

Mary was born Oct. 4, 1924, to Arvel Thompson Webb and Vilate Leavitt Webb. She started out life in the shadow of Webb Hill (named after her grandfather) on what is now known as the St. James Bench, south of the river in St. George, Utah. When she was old enough to go to school, she would ride her pony across the river and into town to school. When she was 13, the family moved to Hurricane, Utah.

On March 13, 1947, she married Wendell Pickett Hall in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints St. George temple. She and Wendell made their home in Hurricane, where they raised their family. They so loved to sing and dance together. Mary was expecting their seventh child when Wendell became ill and passed away April 10, 1962. At Wendell’s passing she was left to provide for her family, so she worked at various jobs, including cleaning the seminary building; working in the school lunchroom, the post office; at Flora-tec and the Hydro-ponics plant.

In July 1973 she married LaVon L. Jones and they lived in Bunkerville, Nevada, Hurricane, Washington, Utah, and Apple Valley, Utah, until his death Oct. 23, 1993.

On Oct. 14, 2004 she married Robert L. Cox and moved to his home in Rockville. Her years with Bob were very happy ones. Both of them having a great love of music, their years together were spent singing and making beautiful music together.

Mary had a strong, unwavering testimony of our savior and his love for each of us and was a very faithful and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings in the church, including Relief Society president. She was still serving as Relief Society chorister at the time of her passing.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Cox of Rockville, and her seven children: Laron W. (Linda) Hall, Arlene (James) Parry, Clair W. (Betty) Hall, Lynn J. (Brenda) Hall, all of Hurricane; Clayton J. Hall of St. George, Conna (George) Rohbock of American Fork, Utah, and Wendy (Russell) Huth of Coral Springs, Florida; 39 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Jones of Smithfield, Utah, Gwen Holdaway and Joan Ballard both of Hurricane.

She was preceded in death by two husbands: Wendell P. Hall and LaVon L. Jones; her brothers, Ralph Webb, Willard Webb and Allen Webb; sister, Dorothy Wilcox; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. in the Springdale LDS Ward Chapel, 1584 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah.
• Viewings will be held Monday, Jan. 1, 5-7 p.m., at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane, and on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the chapel in Springdale.
• Interment will be in 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.

Sept. 23, 1976 — Dec. 24, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Meldrum was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 23, 1976, to Boyd and Myrna Meldrum. She passed away Dec. 24, 2017.

Jennifer spent the first 10 years of her life living in Magna. The family later moved to Ivins where she grew up and attended Dixie middle and high schools, graduating in 1994. She met Brian DeMarco in high school and they were married Sept. 30, 1995. They were later divorced.

They had their beautiful daughter Whitney DeMarco on Dec. 12, 1997, and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, one year later. AJ Demarco (her “little man”) was born Sept. 1, 2000.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked in pediatrics and in the mom and baby ward in Anchorage.

Jennifer loved her kids and also loved writing poetry, collecting hippos, completing crossword puzzles and hiking.

This past year she moved back to Ivins where she worked at the Tuacahn box office. She loved working there and was the top box office seller many times. She had many trials and struggles during the later part of her life.

Jennifer is survived by her two children, Whitney DeMarco and Angelo DeMarco; her parents, Boyd and Myrna Meldrum, siblings Derek Meldrum, Cyndi Keller (Matthew), Gregory Meldrum and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service

• A memorial service will be held at the Padre Canyon LDS Church building on 625 E. Center Street., Ivins, on Jan. 5, at noon.
• Interment will be at the Ivins City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughes Mortuary,  435-674-5000.

April 2, 1958 — Dec. 28, 2017

Debra Lee Loveridge Logan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 28, 2017.

She was born April 2, 1958, in Moab to William B. and Barbara L. Kerby Loveridge. She attended Bingham High School in South Jordan and later attended Salt Lake Community College.

Debra worked in the medical billing field for over 30 years for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Intermountain Healthcare.

She married her eternal sweetheart, James Logan, on Oct. 17, 1980. Their marriage was later solemnized Sept. 29, 2001, in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for time and all eternity.

Debra was a woman with an enormous talent to create things of beauty. She loved creating and making crafts like toll painting, making plant gardens, arranging flowers, collecting antiques, collecting dolls and sewing. As a family we are guaranteed to have something in our homes that was made or giving to us by Debra and will be treasured forever.

She loved her grandchildren “to the moon and back” and loved spending time with her family; her children and grandchildren. She especially loved cheering, watching and traveling to her grandson Jordan’s basketball games while he attended high school, college and now professionally. Debra’s ability to love unconditionally was a hallmark of her life of service to family, extended family and anyone in need.

Struggling health often hindered her ability to do all she desired, but never diminished her ability to love others. May her amazing spirit be forever remembered in the hearts and minds of all those she loved. We will love and miss her until our “forever comes!”

Debra is survived by her husband, James; mother and stepfather, Barbara L. (Don) Peterson; three children and their spouses, Bill (LaTrill) Loveridge of Taylorsville, Utah, Jana (Steven) Roberts of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Jami Logan (Thom) Yetter of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren Shawn Wright (Lyndzie), Jordan Loveridge, Jazzmine Loveridge, Hunter Burget and Logan Roberts; and one great-grandson, Braden Wright. She is also survived by her siblings Callie Frett, Jennifer Hiatt (Gaynor), John Thomas “J.T.” Loveridge and Mari Ann Loveridge.

She was preceded in death by her father, William B. Loveridge; brother J.T. Loveridge; sister, Mari Ann Loveridge; and grandparents Swanny and Verda Kerby and William and Emma Loveridge.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Ivins LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 15 N. Main Street, Ivins.
• A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery.

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

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

April 16, 1914 — Dec. 27, 2017

Della Crawford Higley, 103, passed away Dec. 27, 2017.

She was born April 16, 1914, in St. George to James Crawford and Pauline Ruesch. She married Elmer Leroy Higley Oct. 17, 1930, in Springdale. She was raised in Oak Creek above Springdale and lived in Cedar City, St. George and Temple City, California, returning to Springdale upon her retirement in the late ’70s. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide in Cedar City as well as the City of Hope in Duarte, California, and retired from the Alhambra City School District in California as a matron.

Her family was her main focus and she was a doting and beloved mother and grandmother. She loved to read, and Scripture was her strength. She is the last descendant of the original pioneers who were called to settle the Zion Canyon.

She is survived by Marion Callister, Springdale, Shirley Rush, North Las Vegas, Nevada, James Higley (Lynn), Payson, Arizona, Wil Higley, Springdale, and her many beloved grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Leroy Higley and daughter Geraldine Arredondo.

The family wishes to acknowledge the special care given by the staff of Encompass Home Health & Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Encompass or the charity of your choice.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 6, with viewing at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. at the Springdale Ward Chapel, Springdale, Utah.
• If you are attending, please allow a few hours extra time for road construction in Springdale.
• Interment will take place at the Springdale Cemetery immediately after the services.

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.

June 21, 1927 — Dec. 27, 2017

On Dec. 27, 2017, Darlene Lucille Nott Moffitt suddenly left us to go be with her precious Clair. We were blessed to spend one last Christmas with her before her health took a sudden decline.

Darlene was born June 21, 1927, to Donald Marsden Nott and Myrtle Esther Densley in Salt Lake City, Utah. When she was 17, she married Blaine Elwood Nelson Sr. and to this union they had one son Blaine Elwood Nelson Jr. They were later divorced. She married Clair Easton Moffitt and they had three sons, David Clair, Steven Keith and Robert Donald Moffitt. Clair and Darlene were married for 54 years before he passed in 2003.

A highlight in Darlene’s life was the time she worked as a switchboard operator at the Utah State Capitol handling thousands of calls the old-fashioned way. She later was promoted to working as a secretary for the Utah State Treasurer. She always talked fondly about these times.

She also loved her grandchildren and loved to play games with them when they were little. She loved to crochet and made beautiful things.

One of Darlene’s favorite things to do was to go on the yearly family vacation to Mexico. She was a trooper on these trips with extra energy and was not going to be left out of any activity. Our family has very fond memories of these trips.

At the time of Steven’s passing, Darlene became a resident at the Retreat at SunRiver. She was a sweet person with a sense of humor, but also a little bit devious and strong willed, as the staff at the Retreat can attest to.

The family wished to extend their gratitude for the gentle care by the staff at the Retreat and their genuine concern over her health during her stay and at the extra care that was shown when she passed. We also thank Applegate Hospice staff for their loving care.

Darlene lived a long full life to the age of 90 and we know that she is happy to be reunited with the family that has passed before her. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Clair, sons Robert and Steven. She is survived by Blaine and Chris Nelson, David and Bonnie Moffitt, grandchildren Mark, Jill, Trish, Josh, Brooke, Christopher, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff, St. George, Friday, Jan. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a short memorial service.
• Following the service, everyone is invited to stay and share memories and food.
• Burial will take place Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at Tonaquint 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.