But his greatest honor was in handing it all over to his son, Parker. He was the happiest when he was with friends and family, serving others, or camping just about anywhere. She loved the gospel, and served faithfully in many callings but one of her favorites was serving as a Temple Ordinance Worker in the St. George, Utah Temple with her husband, Ira. Margaret loved holidayswhether it was Valentine's Day, St. Patricks Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmasher home was decorated with cute decor and she always had treats ready for her grandkids and the neighborhood kids. View our obituary list. He served as chief psychologist for five counties. Annette was able to graduate early from high school and join her new husband at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Pam is known as Mrs. Smith to many. She is also survived by a very special daughter-in-law, Tami Reynolds-Call and her husband, Vaughn Call of West Point, Utah, along with many other special daughters & sons in law. He loved animals, he frequently could be found napping with the neighbors cat Red on his chest. The family wishes to thank Brenda Bentley and all the medical staff at Stonehenge Assisted Living for the loving care they provided to Bob over the past several months. honor, commitment, Our beloved father and grandfather Glade W Anderson passed away April 11th, Martin and Marilyn served one mission to the BYU Dairy. Evelyn Matheson Hill, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2022. Invite anyone to be a helper. Stubby had a great sense of humor, and even on his hardest days, he would try to make light of things and make someone laugh. Interment followed in the Pioneer Hill Memorial Cemetery. She always had a smile, a kind word, and a funny story to share. While in this business, he built motocross tracks, oval snowmobile racetracks and trials bike completion courses and sponsored these events giving many the opportunity to participate and compete. Carol is survived by her spouse, Evan York Jones, her children, Shanna Guymon (Daryl) of Providence, Utah, Jason Jones (Tamara) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Callie Haynes (Andrew) of Sandy, Utah, Kera Jones of Midvale, Utah, Kate Cowan (Logan) of Brooklet, Georgia, and fifteen grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and her brothers David Jordan (Pat) of Mesquite, Nevada, Steven Jordan (Denise) of Henderson, Nevada, Danny Jordan (Vera) of Henderson, Nevada. Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, 2022, at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, Utah. Interment will be at the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. He began his professional career as a child welfare worker with the Arizona Department of social services. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Everett Bennett and Grace Hall Bennett. Graveside services were held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery. Jimmalie was born in Southern California to Crystal and James Stewart on March 2nd, 1938. Always willing to offer his help and support. He enjoyed hunting deer with his family, leaving many does as widows. She was born November 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Alice Englestead Koehne. Four children were born to that union, and later, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren (and two on the way). Vicki is survived by her children; Melissa Steele and (Jordan Noel) of Parowan, Utah. His longest, most recent, and favorite calling was in the branch presidency in the Panguitch Jail. Lylis married the love of her life, Dennis Marion Blair on February 4th, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the increasing challenge of his Parkinsons Disease, he always reasoned that the snowblower would pull him back home. We want to thank each of her incredible doctors and nurses at the Cedar City Cancer Center, Cedar Ridge Family Medicine, Wound Clinic, Deseret Pain Specialists, Cedar Dermatology and Ethan at Sun Tree Hospice. He is a retired Army Veteran and took great pride in his endeavors as he served his country in Korea, Desert Storm, Washington and Kentucky. Read obituaries and offer condolences on the memorial guestbook. Well likely celebrate her life as a family for her upcoming 80th birthday. He conducted shooting camps, clinics and matches for these organizations in many parts of the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Online Condolences can be sent to her memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com. As a young girl, Margaret loved music, participated in ROTC, played softball and basketball, and then attended Adams State College. Using her Dads recipes she became a candy maker, and is remembered by many for the candy pulls, using a hook to pull the candy, some with fancy stripes and some with peanut butter filling. Joan developed her career in banking and supply chain management. His work included extensive involvement with schools and the juvenile court system in southwestern Utah. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Blaine and Loa Johnson and Howard Stubbs. He also played football and basketball for Branch Agriculture College, which is now known as Southern Utah University. He always thought of others before himself and mediated at times to help individuals find both resolutions and forgiveness. We are so grateful for our dad and the loving care he has provided for our mom. He loved being outdoors fishing, hiking, biking and camping. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Above all, he loved his children, including his daughter by choice Samantha (McNeil) Bassarear. Pam was a friend to everyone. Interment will be at the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Affordable Funeral Services. Our professional staff can provide help with funerals, cremations and advanced planning in celebrati 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT 84720 Throughout his life, Peter enjoyed numerous photo shows and accolades including: the 2023 Petes Zion blog, 2020 "Valley of a thousand rainbows", Public Library, Cedar City, UT; 2019 - 2020 Adobe Gallery a Group Show, Kanab, UT; 2018 Resident Arts "Naked light" exhibit of recent works, Columbia, MO; and 2017 Balsamo Warehouse "Light Paintings & new Zion mandalas" Columbia, MO. Throughout years of health challenges, he remained positive and happy. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Dave gave 25 years of service to the Los Angeles City Fire Department as a firefighter, Engineer, and Paramedic. The faster, the better! We are honored to help you in your time of need. Everyone came to Seth for help and he could always fix anything. She was surrounded by a loving family who held her hand day and night until her passing. His first paying job was working hay fields driving a wagon when he was nine years old in Kanosh. He enjoyed many things in life like fishing, singing karaoke, working puzzles, drawing, painting and hunting. She held a number of different callings over the years and loved her Heavenly Father and his teachings very much. Joan was blessed with a son, John Eliason (Charise,) from Eds previous marriage, and a daughter, Kristie (David McMullin.) Her family heritage gave her the opportunity to be a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Michael "Mohawk Mike" Leigh Medina was born 2 months premature on June 17, 1981 in Southern California. Robert was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don was the only boy for 16 years until babies number 10 and 11 brought, Anna Louise Dabel Bennett, age 75, passed away at her home in Delta, Utah on Saturday, April 15, 2023, after a long battle with COPD. He mostly worked as a maintenance mechanic/welder but was happiest when working with wood projects in his shop or making his yard and gardens flourish and grow. His intense love of play was unleashed in make believe games, trucks, and mud fun with his sweet brother, Gabriel, who looked up to him with love and admiration. She enjoyed family history and was an accomplished seamstress. Davids highest priority and treasure was his family. He was sealed to Lyn Marie Jones in 1969, and together they raised seven children. Aaron Paul Holmes, age 67, passed away on August 26th, 2022, at his home in Enoch, Utah after a five-month battle with cancer. A viewing was held Monday December 5, 2022, from 9:30-10:30am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W). After two years, he moved to Thousand Oaks, California and began work for Litton Industries where he trained Litton customers in the use of airplane guidance and control systems. Bobs family quickly realized the town of Milford becomes your family and remains so for the rest of your life. They had two children together, Thomas Burke and Kathrynne. Viewing was held June 21st from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. With a whirlwind courtship, they were engaged in two weeks and married six months later, on December 28, 1957. Followed by a graveside service at the cemetery in Enterprise, UT at 1:00pm. Parker, Ashlynn, and Jada Plough. After Jerry retired, they decided they wanted to live closer to their children and grandchildren again. They were blessed with 2 children. Virginia Ginny May Wachuta Groke McHarg died peacefully with her granddaughter Kristina Groke Applegate by her side in St. George, UT on April 28, 2022, at the age of 91. She was lucky to be a beach kid, spending summers at Vashon Island, Hood Canal and at her family home in the Ballard neighborhood during the school year. Connie has 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren. Toward the end of his life, Pete found a blissful balance of spiritualism and his love his nature through his artistry. Jimmalie was often referred to as a classy lady. Lylis was preceded in death by her parents Lyman and Aileen Jensen, her husband Dennis Marion Blair, stepson Joseph Andrew Blair, sister-in-law Connie Jensen and brother-in-law Larry Young. Cluff and Donna were sealed in the St. George Temple April 24th, 2004. Nearly 62 years in March 2023. He then served an honorable full-time mission in Las Vegas, NV. Carol loved to serve her family as a homemaker. He passed away peacefully, September 21, 2022, after a short illness. Dad loved cool cars, cool hair and had both as a teenager and as a young adult. Later, the family moved to South Dakota where Paul completed his masters degree at the University of South Dakota. She made her friends part of our family, and we are all blessed by the many friendships she had through the years. She enjoyed the giving part, but Mom never tired of receiving another doll for Christmas! Donna was able to travel to Nauvoo, IL with family members and loved every minute of it. She married the love of her life Robert Lee Morgan in Las Vegas Nevada December 26, 1961. He had to give up the cool cars when life got busy and money went in other directions. John is survived by his wife, Sandy; a sister, Marjorie, brother William, sister-in-law, Rebecca, brother-in-law Ron, six nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Home website by, Join our obituary notification email list, Register for our Advanced Funeral Planning Educational Webinar. Get to take one last hot air balloon trip, safe and sound from all harm. The family wishes to thank Anna, his nurse from Zions Way for her tender care. He had a love-hate relationship with the Utah Jazz and BYU, and, as a secret passion, he loved being a creative cook. Charles Martin Malan was born September 29, 1958, to William Bill and Wilma Perry Malan. He is survived by his daughter Charlotte McWilliams of Los Lunas, NM, his brothers Roy (Carolyn) McWilliams of Evansville, IN, Kim (Sharon) McWilliams of Evansville, IN, his sister Gail McWilliams of Evansville, IN along with one grandchild, Cody Reynolds, and two great-grandchildren Brantley & Paisley Reynolds. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend Tressa Deon Hatch Cripps (Terri) passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2022 in Cedar City, UT. She became a dental assistant and then a PBX operator for Bell Telephone Company. Jim and Jonita were married in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. The Mortensens raised their eight children in Thousand Oaks. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. He then was called to the Southern Utah University Stake in Cedar City, Utah where he was called to be a High Councilman two separate times for a total of 6+ years. Siblings Shirley White, Janine Manzione, Dean (Marsha) Robinson, and sister-in-law Eleen Robinson. She was born September 15, 1944, in Richfield, UT to Rex W. & Frances Christensen. He was born on April 10th, 1961, in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, to Charles Elvin and Valene Williams Evans. Rushmore, Oceanside and Indio California, Branson, Missouri, Alaska, and the Mediterranean just to name a few. She worked as a nurse in Oncology, then Nursing Home care, and finished her career as a Hospice nurse, which was her favorite role. Bob married Betty Larson in 1962 and helped raise her three daughters, Mitzi, Becky and Lisa. He enjoyed - hiking in the forest, where every stick became a mighty sword to defend from the imaginary monsters behind each tree; riding or driving anything with a motor and a throttle, especially his four-wheeler; and playing the floor is lava, tag, hide and seek, or any other game as long as it was with his cousins. He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Amanda Blackburn-Davis, David and Steven Blackburn, Bonnie (Jackson Kisor) and Brandon Wright, Anavai and Ethan Brothers. She also loved and appreciated her additional caregivers: Amber, Natalie and LeeAnn and the team at Intermountain Hospice and Home Health Care and her Legacy Retirement Center family, as well as her Beehive Homes of South Jordan family. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org. He is a hero in the way he has loved and supported his family. She also designed the bulletins for Relief Society meetings. From 1996-1997, she and Paul served in the Stockholm Sweden Temple. The family wishes to thank Ethan Bunker of Sun Tree Hospice and Marie Prince, Iron County Home Health for their care of Peter. In later years, he started his own electrical contracting company and became a member of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association). He was certified as an Advanced Instructor by USAS/NRA (also certified referee and member of the Coach Development Staff) and was a Master Instructor for the CMP in both rifle and pistol. Gayle was an all-around great man, who was loved by many and will be greatly missed. View Janes Obituary Page Next: Forever Photos, View Janes Obituary Page Next: Live Streaming. Obituaries - Nickle Mortuary He loved to pass candy to friends at work and could bring the morale up in any situation. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at noon at the Cedar City 9th Ward Chapel (256 South, 900 West) in Cedar City, Utah. She spent her life being watched over, teased and protected by them. In addition to his family, church, and work responsibilities, on the side he found time to develop interest and skills as a boat builder, stone mason, fisherman, cement worker, hunter, game show winner, car-body repairman, harmonica player, dune buggy and home remodeler, carpenter, motorcyclist, architect, author, electrician, storyteller, lumberjack, baker, mountain explorer, gardener, tile setter, all-around fix-it fellow, inventor (of unique wheat grinder, personalized solar heating system, etc. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah. Duane chose the profession of teaching industrial arts; auto mechanics, wood shop and metal shop. Oh, how Ginny loved to dance. Viewings were held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 5:00pm 7:00pm at the Southern Utah Mortuary (15 E 100 N Parowan, UT 84761) and on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:00pm 1:30pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward Building (50 S 100 W Parowan, UT 84761). Darren was an amazing man, husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather and friend. After which he retired to take care of his children and spend time on his hobbies. Southern Utah Mortuary - Home - Facebook He graduated From Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Social Sciences; his passions were History and Criminal Justice. Prior to working at the BLM, he worked at the Columbia Iron Mines. Her family was most important to her and she always enjoyed playing games, singing, cooking for the family, and telling stories. She raised her children to put family first and follow their Savior. Together they had four children. If somebody needed to get something anywhere between Lincoln County, Nevada to Escalante, and from Fillmore to Mesquite, they called Buck because one of his drivers was already going there. The viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. at Canyon View Stake Center, Cedar City, Utah. Margaret was known by many namesMargaret, Honey, Mom, Grandma, Sister Reynolds, but the one that fit her best was Mama! She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Ira; her son, Anthony Steven Reynolds; her favorite canine son, Max; her parents and siblings; a granddaughter, Betsy Carpenter; a grandson, Cristian Luke Lashinske; and two sons in law, Dennis Carpenter and Bo Heath. In 1964 he and his brother Clifton formed a partnership and started Hulet Brothers Farm. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. Her bread was known to bring anyone within smelling distance running. Southern Utah Mortuary Obituaries - Echovita We are most grateful to Charlet Cunningham who was Marilyns companion (and earthly angel) through the ups and downs of her struggles from chemotherapy up to her last moment of life here on earth.Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 am at the Cedar Stake Center, 155 East 400 South, Cedar City, Utah, with a viewing from 9:00-10:30 am prior to the service. Arnold Vitarbo, 86 years young, passed away on September 14, 2022 with his wife of 66 years, Fujie by his side. (Its a surprise, so dont tell her!) Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. at the Enoch West Stake Center/Old Farm Ward (3600 N. Minersville Hwy) in Enoch, Utah. Vernon and Idalee were blessed with five children: Sherrie, Julianne, Laurie, Douglas, and Connie. John was a founding member of the Cedar Breaks Model A Club and enjoyed the friendships created during car shows, parades, nursing home visits and other club events. ironcountytoday.com He was never without a book by his side and always credited his love of music and literature to his mother, Naida. She is also survived by her siblings, Ardell (Julie) Talbot, Neil (Barbara) Talbot, and Judy (Carl) Henrie. Though he had previously attended Central Washington University and Brigham Young University, SUU is where the degrees happened. Elsie was born in Alton on September 8, 1931. They welcomed a younger sister, Ileene in 1947 and made many memories together. Through the love, knowledge and care of her doctors and nurses at the Cedar City Cancer Center, and with her own grit and determination, she had a really hard, but really incredible 4-year fight. Samuel Joseph Hartman, age 66, passed away on September 16, 2022, at his home in Paragonah, Utah. She has eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed music, being outdoors, sewing & cooking, she lived most of her life in Cedar City, Utah, and in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls, Idaho temple on June 23, 1965. In her spare time Glenna enjoyed crocheting and knitting, often creating beautiful dolls, afghans and other gifts for her family. Southern Utah Mortuary 190 North 300 West Cedar City, UT 84720. GayLynn, Katy, Julie and Joey. Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Judith Ann, daughters Carrie Elizabeth Roda of St. George, Utah and Lyndy Sue (Mr. Edward A. Carreiro) of Whidbey Island, Washington. They were blessed with three children: Steven, Owen and Andy Darlene. In their new funeral home in Fillmore, was the offering of a line of caskets, burial clothing, on-site preparation of the decedent, as well as a reposing area. They had four children together, Robert D. Butcher (Georgia) Overton, NV, Kennith R. Butcher (Pam) Toledo, WA, Donna M. Bogdon Carlin, NV and Paul D. Butcher (Peggy) Spring Creek, NV. She especially enjoyed riding horses, playing the piano, and singing with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Smith changed many lives and loved every single one of her students.