Nov. 8, 1939 – Nov. 8, 2018

Ivan Wiener, of St. George, Utah, died peacefully with his family by his side on his 79th birthday, Nov. 8, 2018.

He was born in 1939 in a small farming community of Cylinder, Iowa, the third of nine siblings, to Orville and Vivian Wiener.

A remarkable tradesman in the craft of carpentry, he traveled the country throughout his life sharing his beautiful woodworking skills and kind spirit. Ivan never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. If you were lucky enough to call him a friend, that bond was for life.

He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and spouse. He was loved dearly and will be deeply missed.

Ivan is survived by his wife Betty, his children Marilyn, John, Shari and Dyann, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ivan also had an extended family consisting of three stepchildren, five stepgrandchildren and four great-stepgrandchildren. He loved them all as his own and we loved him the same. WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA IVAN!

“A season and time for everything under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-14.

Ivan has requested no services. May he forever ride a John Deere tractor in heaven.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

July 18, 1972 – Nov. 8, 2018

Gregory George Mathis, 46, passed away Nov. 8, 2018. He was born July 18, 1972, in Price, Utah, to Frank D. and Marie (Naylor) Mathis. He grew up in Price and graduated from Carbon High in 1990.

Greg married his forever sweetheart Jessica Dawn Turley on Sept. 22, 1995, in St. George, Utah. They have four sons: Joshua Gregory (19), Henry Logan (17), Kyle Edward (13) and Isaac Macfarlane (11).

There are no words to express how much he loved his wife and sons. He devoted his life to his family and friends and was happiest spending time with them working in his shop, riding motorcycles and shooting guns. He enjoyed many adventures with them at Lake Powell on the houseboat, riding snowmobiles and seeing the country from behind the handlebars of his Harley.

Greg’s love of drafting, building design and his drive to provide for his family led him to start MRW Design in 1997. Throughout the years he and his brother, Jeff, along with the MRW team have designed numerous buildings in St. George and the surrounding area as well as throughout the country. His skill and integrity as a businessman and problem-solver was apparent in all his dealings and interactions.

He showed his great love for the community through years of service. As a member of the St. George Lions Club he served in multiple leadership positions and was instrumental in their various charitable efforts. He served on the Winchester Hills Water Board for many years and worked tirelessly to help the people in his neighborhood and community.

He was a fierce friend to all and truly loved people unconditionally. He had a great love for life and lived it to the fullest. Whether you met Greg through casual greetings or business ventures you knew you had the love and support of a true friend from then on. We are all better because we knew Greg.

He is survived by his wife and four sons, parents and siblings Melisa (Brian) Karns, Laurie Mathis Rasmussen, Christina (Ryan) Merrill, Jeff (Kara) Mathis and Sarah (Jeremy) Schulz.

Funeral services

• Friday, Nov. 16: Viewing 5-8 p.m., Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Saturday, November 17: Viewing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; memorial service at noon, Cox Auditorium, Dixie State University Campus, 300 S. 700 East, 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.

Jan. 23, 1920 – Nov. 12, 2018

Norval Tobice Campbell, 98, passed away surrounded by his family Nov. 12, 2018, in St. George, Utah. He was born Jan. 23, 1920, in Pelican Lake, Wisconsin, to Osa Ova Campbell and Susie Alice Bellomy Campbell.

He is survived by a son, Norval Ray (Judy) Campbell, from St. George, Utah, and a daughter, Carol (Ron) Nelson, from SunRiver St. George, Utah; nine grandchildren: Scott, Bryan, Christina, Kami, Mathew, Shawn, Jamey, Caroline, and Candice; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Norval lived the last two years of his life in Sterling Court, where he received excellent care and was loved by all who know him.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints SunRiver 2nd Branch, 4461 South Country Club Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery with full military honors.

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 25, 1967 – Nov. 9, 2018

Albert Sumner Gould III, 51, passed away Nov. 9, 2018, in St. George, Utah. Albert was born in Ridgecrest, California, to Albert Sumner Jr. and Ella Marie Kurtz Gould.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at Cobblestone LDS Chapel at 450 W. 3650 South Washington, Utah.
• A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to the services.
• Interment at Mesquite City Cemetery, Nevada.

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.

Feb. 6, 1980 – Nov. 14, 2018

Mark “Markie” Rogers passed away Nov. 14, 2018, at the Shivwits Indian Reservation. Markie was born Feb. 6, 1980, in Cedar City, Utah, to Penny John and Glenn Rogers.

He grew up on the Shivwits Indian Reservation in Ivins, Utah. He attended school at Santa Clara Elementary, Snow Canyon middle and high schools and Chemawa Indian School, and graduated from Hairitage Hair Academy. He enjoyed working as a clerk at numerous stores.

When he was younger he was a fancy dancer and traveled to many different pow wows. He started to sing with Water Deer drum group. Markie loved to play hand game, sing his traditional songs like sun dance, pow wow, Paiute round dance songs and he was the lead Salt Singer. He also liked to bead, sew, cook and travel.

He would drop what he was doing to help anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother Penny (Clarence) John; father Glenn Rogers; sister Amy (Dominic Manning) Wall, brother Jared Wall; nieces Dakota, Toni and Ashley Rogers, Amelia Ramirez, Emma Nava and nephew Anthony Ramirez; and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Will and Dewalla Bushhead Rogers, Guy Wall and Eunice Survaior, brother Jamie Rogers and niece Maria Ayala.

Funeral services

• A half-night sing will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Shivwits gymnasium.
• An all-night sing will be held Monday, Nov. 19, beginning at 7 p.m.
• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 8 a.m., at the Heritage Park Branch LDS Chapel, 240 E. 1060 S. Ivins, Utah.
• Interment will follow at the Shivwits Reservation Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Nov. 15, 2018

Cameron Earl Schuster grew up in Ivins always exploring. He made his way through school and proudly graduated from Snow Canyon High School. He had a passion for 3-wheelers, ceramics and the FFA.

His mentors meant so much to him and always kept him motivated. He loved working with his hands. He was wonderfully skilled at everything he tried. He expressed this through his craftsmanship, especially woodworking.

Cam was such a free spirit, making an impression on everyone he met and everywhere he went. His laugh was so contagious and will continue making everyone smile. Cameron will never be forgotten, as his energy will always be with us and on our minds. He will forever be missed by his friends, family and especially his dog, Lala.

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

May 15, 1934 – Nov. 16, 2018

Frederick (Ted) Mason Snow peacefully passed away Nov. 16, 2018, in St. George, Utah. He was surrounded by his wife and four children.

He was born in St. George on May 15, 1934, to Bruce and Emma Seegmiller Snow. He spent his early years in Pine Valley, Utah. Every fall, Ted left Pine Valley to attend school in St. George, continuing until he graduated from Dixie High School. After graduating, he attended Utah State University and also served in the Utah National Guard.

Ted grew up on a horse. As a youth, he worked with his father ranching in Pine Valley and continued doing this as an adult. He worked two jobs most of his life. He was an engineer for the Utah Department of Transportation for over 30 years, mainly constructing areas of the freeway from Beaver to St. George.

However, being on horseback and ranching in Pine Valley was the job he loved most. He often worked over a 100 head of cattle through the years. He was one of the last of a generation of the local cowboys.

The summer Ted turned 28 he courted and then married Elma Ann McArthur Haight (and her two young children). They went on to have two more children, raising all four in St. George (and Pine Valley). Every single grandchild will tell you that he was always ready to help: listen to a child read a book, give a ride to or from school, or just a take trip to Harmons. Many in the family still wrap up at night with a quilt tied by their Grandpa.

Ted was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He magnified many callings through the years. He enjoyed being in the Bishopric, serving as a Stake High Councilor, a Temple worker, a Sunday School teacher and especially a Home Teacher.

Ted is survived by his wife Elma Ann; daughters Peggy (Ron) Searle and Shannon (Trent) Western; sons Cortney (Kalynn) Snow and Mason Snow; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and brother Craig Snow. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Frank Snow.

Funeral services

• Family and friends may visit on Friday, Nov. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., or on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 85 S. 400 East (Flood Street), all in St. George.
• Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., also at the Flood Street chapel.
• Interment will be Saturday afternoon in the Pine Valley Cemetery, Pine Valley, 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.

April 9, 1932 – Nov. 17, 2018

Lionel Wayne Olsen Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Nov. 17, 2018, at the age of 86.

He was born on April 9, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lionel and Carma Smith Olsen. He graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City and went on to attend the University of Utah.

Wayne was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Navy for four years as yeoman second class. He served his country with honor from 1950-1954. He married Judy Workman in 1957, had three children and later divorced. He then married Hilde Lang in 1980.

Wayne worked his way up through the banking ranks at First Security Bank and later Commercial Security Bank serving as vice president at both Tooele branches. He was actively involved in the community, volunteering in various capacities. Wayne served as president of the Tooele Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the volunteer Tooele County Fire Department for over 50 years. He was a member of Tooele County Search and Rescue and served 12 years as a volunteer deputy sheriff with the Tooele County Sheriff’s Department.

Wayne was a successful business owner and entrepreneur. He successfully developed and operated the Great American Motor Inn/Comfort Inn – Tooele, Utah, St. George Aviation and Dixie Frozen Yogurt.

He was an avid golfer and won the Tooele Club Championship. He had a passion for flying and spent many years flying his single engine Piper airplane. He volunteered with the city of St. George in the public safety department as a Volunteer in Public Safety officer (VIPS) and Civil Air Patrol. He successfully completed the police academy training at age 70 and served as a juvenile probation officer.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Hilde; sons Wayne (Colette) Olsen III, Salt Lake City, Utah; David (Denise) Olsen, Tooele, Utah; daughter Jennifer (David) Allred, Tooele, Utah; stepchildren Cecilia Russell, Tooele, Utah, Wally (Jennifer) Bankhead, Richfield, Utah, Julie Bankhead, Midvale, Utah, Michael Bankhead, St. George, Utah; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister Joyce Riddell Harp, Woodland Hills, California.

The family would like to thank the staff at Intermountain Hospice for their care of Wayne.

Funeral services

• A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel. There will be a gathering with the family prior to services starting at 1:30 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.

Dec. 2, 1984 – Nov. 19, 2018

Grace Marguerite Buckley, age 57, passed away Nov. 19, 2018, in St. George, Utah.

She was born July 19, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Noel R. and Maurine Goodwin Buckley. She married Don Harvey in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Dec. 2, 1984.

Margie grew up in Idaho Falls till junior high school, and then the family moved to Provo, Utah, where she graduated from Provo High School. She worked at Burrelle’s Press Clipping as a transcriptionist and at Utah Valley University as a secretary in the financial aid department.

At the age of 30 she suffered a brain stem stroke and was quadriplegic for 27 years. She loved Lucy and collected Lucille Ball memorabilia. She also loved the Utah Jazz and never missed a game on TV; whether they won or not, she was their most loyal fan.

Margie was preceded in passing by her parents Noel R. Buckley and Marine Goodwin Buckley who took care of her for 25 years.

She is survived by her son Matthew Noel Harvey (Ashley) and three grandchildren, of Hurricane, and her daughter Candace Dawn Harvey Grace (Jesse) and three grandchildren, of St. George, her brother Robert N. Buckley, of St. George, and her sister Helen Patterson (Lloyd), of Provo.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 30, at 9 a.m. at the St. George 11th Ward LDS Chapel located at 1625 N. Lava Flow Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the same location.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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

Jan. 25, 1931 – Nov. 15, 2018

Jarold Christian Valentine passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2018, in St. George, Utah. He was 87 years old. His children were with him as he passed.

Jerry was born in Brigham City, Utah, to his loving parents Esther Marvella Petersen and Glen Hansen Valentine on Jan. 25, 1931. He was the middle child of four brothers: Robert Glen, twin brother Harold Joseph, Dale “Ferd” Edward, Luis J., and his sister Susan Valentine-Koldewyn.

Jerry grew up in Cache Valley. While there, he developed a love for sports, hard work and mischievous fun. He met his wife, Carolyn Quinney Valentine, at Utah State University and they married in October 1954.

Jerry served in the army during Korean War and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, he returned to northern Utah and earned a law degree from the University of Utah. Through his job, he was transferred several times and the family settled in Littleton, Colorado, where he and his wife raised their two children.

Jerry continued playing basketball and coaching football for many years. He remained a mentor for his players through the years; they would stop by to see what their coach would do. He and his wife played golf as often as possible. They enjoyed taking trips to try new golf courses.

Jerry was a talented artist but rarely talked about his work. He loved drawing and wood carving, a skill he learned in childhood. He made several pieces for his family to enjoy.

Jerry had a dry sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He liked people watching and would strike up conversations with another waiting husband, his waitresses, but mostly he loved chatting with little kids. He liked to make them smile. Jerry was continually involved in his community: starting little league sports associations, volunteering at school events and committees, and even spending a few years helping the homeowners association.

Jerry loved this country and the Constitution. His passion throughout his retirement years was studying the Constitution, reading scholarly texts on the law and staying on top of current events. Conversations often centered on the Founding Fathers and their comments on the Constitution. He strongly believed that everyone should understand the Constitution and be involved in upholding it.

Above all else, Jerry valued his family and made sacrifices large and small to make sure their lives were happy. He believed that there was no finer compliment than to be the “world’s greatest dad.”

Funeral services

• An open house will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Metcalf Mortuary at 2 p.m.
• A memorial service will be held in Logan in June, where he will be laid to rest, with his wife Carolyn.

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 19, 1938 – Nov. 8, 2018

William Blaine Sevy passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 80.

William was born May 19, 1938, in Panguitch, Utah. He was a long-time resident of St. George, Utah, and was a retired detective of the St. George Police Department.

He is survived by daughter Gayla McDaniel; sons Cary Sevy (Karen) and Larry Dimick (Karla); five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother Thomas Sevy.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Patricia E. Sevy; son Michael B. Sevy; parents Blaine and Edyth Sevy; and sister Jackie Hatch.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. with a viewing prior to services from 11:30 a.m. to noon at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., 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.

March 31, 1932 – Nov. 22, 2018

Doris Naidine Tatlow Smith passed away Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22, 2018.

She was born March 31, 1932, to Job Malcolm Tatlow and Clara Arlene Yeatman in Cairo, Georgia.

Doris was raised by her father and her stepmother, Ruth Gertrude Buck. She married Weldon H. Smith on Oct. 12, 1950. They had five children but later divorced. She married Donald Robert Fletcher on June 12, 1970. They had three children but later divorced. Doris remarried Weldon H. Smith on Oct. 12, 1991, later solemnized in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they have 10 children, 43 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Together Doris and Weldon served two missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing the construction of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Lubbock, Texas, temples.

Doris was a loving mother and grandmother who loved gardening, quilting and family history. She was known for her proper etiquette, gratitude for all things and her valiant testimony of her savior, Jesus Christ.

Doris is survived by her brother Earl Tatlow; sister Rita Tatlow Richards; and children Wayne (Sharon), Linda (Willy-deceased), Brenda (John), David (Barbara), Sheri (Rick), Donald (Laurie), Amy, Sam; and stepsons Michael and Daniel (Jennifer) Smith.

Funeral services

• A funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Diamond Valley 2^nd Ward Chapel, 1784 West Diamond Valley Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West, St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, and prior to the service from 10-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment, with graveside, will be in the Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona, on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 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. 17, 1992 – Nov. 25, 2018

Lisa Vilate Williams, 26, of American Fork, Utah, passed away Nov. 25, 2018. She was born Sept. 17, 1992, to Charles David Williams and Tawny Louise (Palmer) Williams in Hildale, Utah.

Raised in Colorado City, Arizona, Lisa grew up with a large family that loved her dearly. It was love at first sight when she was born. Always gracious and kind, Lisa found many ways in her youth and throughout her life to express her truly generous and thoughtful nature. She loved kids, especially her nieces and nephews, and had a constant commitment to seek self-improvement and personal growth. Lisa epitomized elegance, both in her demeanor and her character.

Lisa graduated from Centennial Park Academy in 2011. Following high school, she went to work at PRMI, a local mortgage company. There she met lifelong friends, whom she referred to as her “office family.” Paul and Lisa Knudson held a special place in her heart.

In late 2015, Lisa moved to Salt Lake City to care for her sister. She began working as a bank teller, which challenged her shy and quiet nature. She found pride in her newfound ability to engage in small talk.

Lisa was joyful and delighted in the little things. She had a green thumb and a passion for plants, especially finding and reviving the ones that were struggling – “It makes me love them more,” she’d say. To those who knew her well, she was funny, thoughtful, philosophical and loved to engage in meaningful conversation. Taken too soon, our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt and friend will be missed immensely.

Lisa was preceded in death by her brother Curtis John Williams and is survived by her parents, Tawny, Charles, LuAnn and Lillian; her grandmother Ina Palmer; her siblings Carmen Zitting, Charlie, Hyrum, Benjamin, Meagen Zitting, Melissa, Mary Naylor, Joshua, Rebekah, Jonathan, Laura, Cyndi, Abigal, Maureen, Zachary, Caleb, Katelyn, Jordan, Samuel, Kimberly, Allison, Whitney, Madyson, and Olivia Williams.

Funeral services

• There will be a public viewing at the Centennial Park Chapel in Centennial Park, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the funeral services, which begin at 1 p.m.
• Interment will take place in the Centennial Park Cemetery following 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.

March 2, 1938 – Nov. 23, 2018

Dr. Herbert Richard Lander Jr. passed away Nov. 23, 2018. In Herb’s words, he led a “charmed life” as he walked this road for 80 years.

His journey began on March 2, 1938, in Lucinda, a small rural community in western Pennsylvania where he learned the meaning of love friendship and family. The pathway continued with a focus on education, achieving a bachelor of science degree from the University of Dayton and a master’s and doctorate in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University.

Herb’s career spanned decades and his expertise as a fuels engineer is well documented. The memories of those days, challenges, opportunities and colleagues he met along the way were shared in great detail with others.

He was an avid sports fan, especially college football and professional baseball. Much of his leisure time was devoted to reading, journaling and listening to his vast music collection. Anything he enjoyed was pursued with great enthusiasm.

Herb had a rich, full life that he shared with his wife Jillene and a blended family of six children: Elizabeth (Charles) Califf, Catherine (Mark) Hume, Laura (Richard) Morgan, Tina (Glen) Stubbs, Tonya Stransky, Brian (Betheny) Parkin; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• A funeral mass will be held Friday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Saint George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North, St. George, followed by a memorial gathering at the Lander home from 1-3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to P.A.W.S., a local animal shelter.

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 29, 1953 – Nov. 27, 2018

Leonard T. Cheeseman was born in Queens, New York, March 29, 1953, to James and Doris Cheeseman. He was raised in Elkton, Maryland. He enlisted at age 18 in the Marine Corps, from 1972-1974, where he served in Vietnam. He continued to serve and supported his country for many years after his tour of duty. He married Patti Van Lill in June 1979. They had Jeff Cheeseman as their only child and such a blessing in their life. Later he divorced and married Debi Reed, Sept. 14, 1996.

His passion was music, boating, shooting guns, archaeology, hiking through the woods, Civil War and all history. He loved the Marine Corps and all other service branches of the military and was a patriot to the core. He was driven by a love for and desire to serve his country and all it stands for. He was industrious and ambitious in his work.

He was the owner of Brookside Shoe Repair for many years. He blessed so many with his talent and expertise in helping people walk with ease and without pain. He was an expert in prescription orthopedic shoe modifications. He was good at everything he set his mind to.

He had a love for rabbits and especially his dog.

He battled lymphoma and beat it. Then melanoma and beat it.

They moved from Maryland to St George, Utah, in August 2014 to explore the West. Seeing this beautiful county and all it has to offer.

Recently he battled leukemia like a champ. He met his enemy and faced it like a Marine. Never giving up, fighting till the end.

He was loved and will be missed by all his family and his friends. He was encircled by his loving wife Debi to the end as he passed in their home Nov. 27, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father James Cheeseman and his sister Peggy Brown. He is survived by his loving wife Debi (Reed) Cheeseman, his mother Doris Cheeseman and his son Jeffrey Cheeseman. And the best friend you could ever ask for, Gary Ortega.

A special thanks to Dr. Te and all his staff and the bone marrow transplant team at Huntsman Cancer Hospital.

Funeral services

• Services will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, on Friday, Nov. 30, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and graveside from 4-4:30 p.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery 1777 South Dixie Drive, 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.

July 22, 1932 – Nov. 27, 2018

Gene Schneiter, 86, of St George, Utah, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his wife Judith by his side Nov. 27, 2018.

Gene was born July 22, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, to Mildred and Ernie Schneiter Sr. He was “raised” on the golf course where he developed the character traits that made him so successful in life. He graduated from Weber High School and attended Utah State University on a golf scholarship. He was a proud Aggie his whole life.

Gene lived for golf, dreamed of golf and dedicated his life as an ambassador for the sport. He started his professional career in golf course maintenance, transitioning to Red Hills Golf Course in St George as its first golf professional – a course he and his father built.

A few years later, as Bloomington Country Club was being developed, Gene returned to his love of golf course maintenance, going on to develop and help build many of the courses in the St George area. He was widely recognized for his expertise as a golf course superintendent. His life’s work was dedicated to creating and expertly maintaining beautiful places for others to enjoy.

The tranquility of the golf course accompanied him as a loving and devoted husband to his wife Judith and blessed all those who knew him as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Gene was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his ward family and especially enjoyed being a home teacher. He was a friend to all and made lasting connections easily.

Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year, he is survived by his wife Judith; children Jeff (Joan) Schneiter, Barbara (Ken) Holt, Greg Schneiter, Lynette (Eric) Schloer, Terry Schneiter; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who loved their papa.

Gene is also survived by his siblings Ernie Jr. (Ardell), Colleen (Dean) Randall, and Carolyn (Neil) Thornton, along with many nieces and nephews he loved.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held at the Spilsbury Mortuary from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 and again Monday before the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• 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.

Nov. 22, 2018

Jim “Slabone” Slayton, age 70, passed away Nov. 22, 2018, on Thanksgiving morning with his wife of almost 50 years and his two daughters by his side. Jim was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sept. 22 and was given one to three weeks to live. He lasted two months beyond the doctor’s expectations. He always was an overachiever.

Jim grew up in Danville, Illinois. He was the son of Harland and Eva Slayton. He graduated from Danville High School in 1966 and attended Danville Area Community College and Eastern Illinois University, majoring in agricultural management.

After graduation, Jim became the manager of the Farm Supply chemical fertilizer plant in the Catlin-Fairmount, Illinois, area, where he enjoyed serving the farming community, or as he referred to them, “the salt of the earth people.” It always brought back fond memories of spending time on his grandparents’ farm in Ridgefarm, Illinois.

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1975 as a private first-class, graduating with a Medal of High Expert Marksmanship and Platoon Honorman. He took much pride being a Marine and supported several patriotic charities the rest of his life.

Jim married Mary Rita Haas in 1969 in the very church that he helped build, Northland Church of Christ. They would have been married 50 years in March 2019 and were going to celebrate that event by moving into a new house they designed together.

In 1974, Jim started his own company, Jim Slayton Excavating. His company served the Vermilion County Area for 25 years. His company did everything from burying hogs and digging pools to building bridges, and he enjoyed sponsoring sports teams and community events.

His daughters will always remember him as a loving father who cheered them on at their sporting events, drove through a snowstorm to purchase a “toy of the season” before it sold out, adored their mother’s cooking and relished being a grandpa. He was perfect.

In 1995, he and his wife and youngest daughter moved to St. George, Utah. It was there that Jim became part of the Fugal Company where he worked as a superintendent for the gas line installation.

After retiring from Fugal, Jim volunteered for the St. George Police Department in the VIPS program (Volunteers in Public Safety). He later got his “dream job” as the armorer for the St. George Police Department. It was there he enjoyed the camaraderie of the brotherhood of the men in blue. This was his retirement, and it could not have made him happier.

Jim had many hobbies including playing golf at some of the most famous golf courses, collecting and restoring muscle cars, reading Western history and ATVing with his friends, especially his good buddy Les.

Jim is survived by his wife and two daughters, Chantelle (Andy) Swartz and Charmaine (Peter) Chidester, and six grandchildren: Drew and Ryleigh Swartz, Elizabeth, Jesse, William and Thomas Chidester.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harland and Eva Slayton, a sister, Brenda, who lived three days, his in-laws, Alvin and Mary Haas, and his grandparents Hade and Nellie Norman.

A special thank you goes out to the staff and doctors at Dixie Regional Medical, the 3 West staff; his best friend Les Green, the Bret Henderson Construction Company; St. George Chief of Police Rich Farnsworth along with Dave and Val Seely for finishing a special project that the family will always cherish; Lt. Feltner, Sgt. Despain, and the officers of the St. George Police Department; and wonderful staff from Intermountain Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made through the St. George Police Department for “Project Life-Saving Devices,” which provides local citizens suffering from Alzheimer’s with GPS tracking devices; or, the Dixie Regional Medical Center Foundation for the Hospice Division.

Funeral services

• A visitation will be held prior to the memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary located on 110 S. Bluff St. in St. George.
• The memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. The service can be livestreamed by visiting webcast.funeralrecording.com. Please call the mortuary for the username and password to access the livestream.

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.

Nov. 19, 1982 – Nov. 23, 2018

Ammon Keola made his debut, on November 19, 1982.
To Tasi and Lori he was born, on a bright and chilly Cedar morn.

He hit the ground running, an athlete he became,
Little League, Hershey track meets, and Junior Jazz were his game.

Music was a passion, he started with the drums.
Perfected the guitar, with every single strum.

An LDS mission, took him to Brazil.
With faith and testimony, the Lord’s work he did fulfill.

At BYU-Hawaii, where he always longed to be.
He would meet his one true love, his sweetheart Cassidy Dean.

Their union was sealed August 12, 2005.
In the San Diego temple, they entered side by side.

Thrilled to be parents, a baby girl on the way.
Sweet Cael arrived early, so she was unable to stay.

SkyWest was his second home, you could say he was born to fly.
He grounded his wings to focus on family, there his priorities lie.

Although he accomplished much in life, fatherhood was his quest.
Scout, Porter, Emmeline and Beckett knew he was the best.

His family was important, creating memories was their thing.
Serving others and traditions, blessings it would bring.

A new bundle from heaven, a baby boy to greet.
Ammon’s final calling, now his mission is complete.

He was welcomed in heaven on Nov. 23, 2018, by daughter Cael Kamaile.

Ammon’s legacy is carried on by his sweet wife Cassidy Caroline, his children Scout Kamaile, Porter Keola, Emmeline Sue, Beckett David and Baby Malufau.

Parents: Tasi and Lori Malufau.

Siblings: Amaya Farani (Francis), Aaron (Becky), Aubri (Lloyd).

With an army of family and friends, and friends who are family, the multitude of aloha could encompass the eternities.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Washington 8^th Ward Chapel, 446 E. Mangum Road, Washington, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services from 9-10:45 a.m. at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in 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.

Jan. 17, 1933 – Nov. 25, 2018

Dr. Richard Jacob Lewin died peacefully Nov. 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family; he was 85. He was treasured, respected and loved by his family, friends and colleagues for a life defined by deep intelligence, integrity and a representation of the joy and compassion that can only be given by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Richard was born in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 17, 1933. Richard, his sister Barbara, and his parents Beatrice and Lawrence Lewin moved to Long Beach, California, where he grew up.

Richard fell in love with the water when he joined the Sea Scouts Troop in Lakewood, California, with his lifelong friends, Gary Olney and Don Wells, where they learned how to sail together. Richard attended Wilson High School in Long Beach and was a guard on the water polo team; he graduated in 1951.

He then attended Long Beach City College where he obtained an associate in arts degree in 1953. Continuing his education, he attended the University of California Los Angeles where through his perseverance and determination, earned a bachelor of arts degree in zoology and lettered three years in swimming and water polo. He graduated at the top of his class, which afforded him a spot in medical school.

Before attending medical school, he joined the United States Army where he trained as a combat medic. After re-enlisting in the Army Reserve, Richard attended the University of Southern California where he was awarded a doctor of medicine degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine.

Richard completed his internship at the Los Angeles County General Hospital in 1963 and then accepted a one-year residency in general and orthopedic surgery. Following this one-year residency, Richard completed his neurosurgery residency training at Long Beach Veteran’s Administration Hospital in 1968. During his residency, his son, Martin Elliot, and his daughter, Deborah Faye, were born.

Following his residency training, Richard was awarded a fellowship in Clinical Neurology at Queens Square, London, where he and his family relocated. After his two-year fellowship, Richard moved back to the Southern California area where he eventually opened his own practice.

He continued to fill medical roles and positions throughout the world, including places like Russia, Panama and Hawaii. Throughout his career Richard published and co-published 37 various research papers and presentations between the years of 1956 and 1994.

In the early 1970s, Richard met his future wife Marilyn Janet. They were married Nov. 10, 1974, where Richard’s family was expanded to include Brent Richard and Cheri Elaine Capps. Along with their children, they were avid snow and water ski enthusiasts, boaters, jet skiers and joggers. Nov. 10, 2018, would have marked their 44th year of marriage. The love of his life passed away July 15, 2018.

At the peak of Richard’s career, he found himself and his family in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he lived for 18 years. Among his numerous associations and achievements, some of his most distinguished accomplishments ranging from 1984-2000 include: Vice Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Director Neurosurgical ICU, Assistance Director Neuro Science Center of Excellence, Vice Chief Neurological Surgery, Physician Coordinator for Las Vegas Nevada Chapter, Clinical Professor of Surgery, and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery.

Later in life, Richard and Marilyn moved to St. George, Utah, from Park City. In St. George they maintained their active lifestyle. After Richard’s retirement, he spent most of his time with his beloved wife, enjoying his lifelong hobbies of photography, swimming, traveling and visiting their family.

He also served on the Friends of the Hospital committee at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George and acted as a member to the board of advisers at Recovery Ways. Richard will be cherished, remembered and forever loved by his children, 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

The family is extremely grateful for the loving care, expert evaluation, treatment and sincere kindness offered by the Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center staff, Karen Lin, M.D., Cathleen Obray, M.D., and hospice nurse Ashley Yardley from Dixie Hospice.

Richard had many wonderful lessons to share with his children and family; the most cherished is his love for God and his willingness to speak of our Lord and Savior with great wisdom and passion.

He is loved and will be forever missed.

Funeral services

Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., 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.

Jan. 2, 1937 – Nov. 22, 2018

Lt. Robert “Bob” L. Conrad (retired) passed away Nov. 22, 2018, from complications of Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Jan. 2, 1937, to loving parents Lee Olen and Nina Conrad of Buhl, Idaho. He was raised on a farm in the Buhl/Castleford area. He attended Castleford schools and graduated in 1955.

After graduation, he attended the University of Idaho for two years and in 1957 took a year off to work and save money for school. During that summer, a chance meeting with his former classmate Sally Peterson turned into a first date and then an engagement and marriage on Aug. 29, 1958. They were later sealed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple in Cardston, Alberta.

After their marriage, they returned to Utah State University where he enlisted in ROTC. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in England where he became a “missile man” and worked with the Royal Air Force. After returning from England in 1963, throughout the years, he was stationed in Washington, Arizona, Nebraska and Great Falls, Montana, where he retired from the Air Force in 1983.

Bob took great pride in his family. He enjoyed sports throughout his life and especially liked coaching his sons in baseball, basketball and football. He was also a skilled woodworker and crafted many fine pieces throughout his life and one in particular, a handcrafted canoe, will continue to bring joy to his children and grandchildren.

Sally was his partner in life and she made it possible for him to pursue his career in the Air Force, and his love for sports and the outdoors. He appreciated her commitment to the church, to their marriage and to their family. He loved her very much.

While living in Great Falls, he and Sally bought a cabin on Placid Lake, Montana, where he and Sally, and their sons and later, their grandchildren spent summers tinkering, fishing, building fires and enjoying life. He loved being with his family.

He and Sally moved to Layton, Utah, in 1986 where he worked for TRW from 1986-1997, and in 2004 they retired to St. George, Utah, where he played golf and was active in their church.

He is survived by his wife Sally Conrad, son Robert Conrad of Spokane, Washington, son Gregory Conrad and daughter-in-law Jerri of Sparks, Nevada, grandson Keenan Conrad and granddaughter Presley Conrad of Reno, Nevada, siblings Ronald Conrad (Betty) and Sharon Haight (Newt) and Bill Conrad, all of Idaho.

The family would like to thank Applegate and the 8th Green Valley Branch for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite cause.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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