October 7, 1950 — October 10, 2020

Lloyd Vern Seely unexpectedly returned to his Heavenly Father on Oct. 10, 2020, in his home. Our loving husband, father and grandfather was born on Oct. 7, 1950, in Lethbridge Alberta Canada to Vern Fawns Seely and Elaine Kaye Derricott.

He grew up on a farm outside Fort MacLeod Alberta Canada. There he enjoyed spending time with his brother and sisters, whether it be fishing, hunting, riding his dirt bike or helping out on the farm. After he graduated high school he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the South Australian Mission from 1969-1971.

After returning from his mission he met and fell in love with his wife Patrica Lynn Parker. They were married on Oct. 27, 1973, and later were sealed in the Cardston Alberta LDS Temple for time and all eternity. They dedicated their lives to their eight beautiful children.

He was loved by everyone and will be missed by many. He was known for his larger than life laugh and for being a “gentle giant.”

Lloyd is survived by his eternal wife Tricia Seely and his children Vern (Katie) Seely of Santa Clara, Utah, Amy (Camareo) Bundy of Enoch, Utah, Tim (Rachel) Seely of Leavitt, AB Canada, Hannah (Brennan) Orr of Fort MacLeod, AB Canada, Dave (Jill) Seely of Tooele, U,tahEmma (Richard) Jones of LaVerkin, Utah, Mariah (Raymond) Ross of Fort MacLeod, AB Canada, and Ammon (Savhana) Seely of Hurricane, Utah. Also his siblings Sandra Seely of Kalispel Montana, Brian (Judy) Seely of Overton, Nevada, Janice (Gordon) Pirot of Pincher Creek, AB Canada, and Louise (Karl) Lansing of Creston, BC Canada. He was also a grandfather to 41 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who were his greatest joys. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Matthias Seely.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. with a viewing prior at 9 a.m., at 1705 Desert Dawn Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765. Interment in Bundyville following the service.

August 1, 1975 — October 9, 2020

Kristian Jay Moore, 45, passed away on Oct. 9, 2020, at his home in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 1, 1975, in Hanford, California to Alan K. Moore and JoAnne M. Haldeman Moore.

Moving to Ohio in 1984, Kris attended Worthington Schools. After graduating from Worthington Kilbourn High School in 1995, Kris worked at ARC Industries in Columbus, Ohio, receiving Outstanding Employee Awards in 1996 and 2002. He relocated to St. George with his family in 2009. Kris loved trains, sports, and music. He visited train museums, model train shows, and rode both historic trains and Amtrak. Basketball, football, baseball, and NASCAR were his favorite sports to attend and watch on TV. He rooted for many teams like Dixie State University, Ohio State, Philadelphia Eagles, SF 49’ers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia Phillies and any team LeBron James played with.

Kris participated in Special Olympics both in Ohio and Utah. He was proud of the many medals won in swimming, bowling, and track. In 1993, Kris rode tandem with his father in the Tour of the Scioto River, a 212-mile round trip bicycling event in Ohio.

Kris had a ready smile that lit up a room, loved to joke, and never met a stranger. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his parents; his sisters: Jenifer (LaMar) Winward and Erin (Nathan) VanGilder; and nephew, Landon Harris all of Ivins, Utah. He is also survived by an aunt, an uncle, and many cousins in California.

A visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, from 10-11 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Graveside services will follow at noon at the Ivins City Cemetery, 400 N. 200 West, Ivins, Utah.

Services will be broadcast on Facebook Live.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in memory of Kris to Utah Special Olympics, 1400 Foothill Drive, Suite 238, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, 801-363-1111.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Chrysalis of St. George for the loving care and support shown to Kris and his family.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

September 21, 1939 — October 9, 2020

Virginia (Ginni) Ann Pectol passed away on Oct. 9, 2020. Ginni was born on Sept. 21, 1939. She married Clarence Pectol on Sept. 16, 1962, in Cambridge Massachusetts. They were blessed with three wonderful sons, 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Ginni was born and raised in Cambridge Massachusetts where she attended a Catholic Parochial school. Summers were spent enjoying time at her family’s lake cottage, swimming and rowing with her cousins. She also enjoyed roller skating and playing the accordion in her spare time.

After graduating from high school Ginni worked for IBM until she fell in love and married her sweetheart. Clarence brought her back to Southern Utah. They first settled in St. George before making Hurricane their home. Ginni worked for the City of Hurricane for 26 years, first as a finance clerk and then as the court clerk for Judge Carr.

Ginni will be missed by many. She is survived by her loving husband, three sons (Mark and Jody, Robert, and Scot and Melinda), 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Ginni’s siblings Stanley, Steven, Thomas, Mary Ann and John also survive her. She is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Florence Kotowski.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at the Hurricane Stake Center 677 S. 700 West at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Relief Society room. Ginni will be interned at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

August 5, 1950 — October 10, 2020

William (Bill) Magruder passed away on Oct. 10, 2020, in his home in St. George following his battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his daughter, Melissa Huff, and grandson, River from California. He leaves a sister, Nancy Canada from California, and a brother, Daniel Magruder of Florida. He also leaves four stepchildren and four step-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

William was born in Moline, Illinois on Aug. 5, 1950. He grew up in Garden Grove, California from the age of 14. William married his high school sweetheart, Georgiana Martinez after graduation and was drafted into the army where he served in Viet Nam. In 2010, his wife of 42 years passed away.

William had a long successful career in the retail grocery industry with Smart and Final in California. He worked his way up through store manager, to district manager, finally to vice president of marketing until he retired at the age of 49. For the next 10 years, he played bass in a band.

In 2016, William married Elizabeth Deliberto of Lancaster, California and relocated in St. George, Utah. William and Elizabeth became members of the Dixie Elks Lodge 1743 where they were elected officers. They made many good friends at the lodge and enjoyed volunteering and taking part in charitable community events.

There will be a memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Dixie Elks Lodge 1743 with light refreshments to follow. A graveside military ceremony will also be held at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

June 14, 1983 — October 11, 2020

Derek Kyle Boswell, 37, St. George, Utah, passed away Oct. 11, 2020. Derek was born June 14, 1983, to Rick Elvin and Marcie McKnight Boswell. He was joined one year later by his sister, shadow, and boss, Rickell.

After his parents’ divorce, the family reorganized and eventually, Derek became the oldest brother to McLain, Niki, Lindsey, Courtney and Jimmy Ray.

Derek’s family remembers Derek as a sweet, freckle-faced boy who seemed to be a replica of Tom Sawyer. He was mischief and sunshine, sass and sweetness, danger and impulse, and he always had to get in the last word. He had a great love for dogs, tattoos, cheese, the outdoors, movies, music and his grandfather, Doug McKnight.

He started down the slippery slope of drugs in his teens. With drugs followed crime, and Derek wore the chains of both for many years. During his periods of sobriety, the sun would shine brightly through his eyes. Derek freely gave all he had to those he loved and he loved fiercely. Derek made his final commitment to being clean and went to Journey Recovery Center in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. He loved the program, the principles and the people there. He began mending relationships and building new ones. He worked hard to right his wrongs. He recently relapsed and his earthly journey ended. All who loved him will carry a part of him forever.

Derek was preceded in death by grandparents Elvin Ray and Margie Ruth Boswell. He is survived by grandparents Doug and Carol McKnight, father Rick Elvin Boswell, mother Marcie Freed, stepfather Robert Freed, siblings Rickell Shelton (Sean), Niki Freed, Lindsey Brown (Derek), McLain Whitney, Courtney Arevalo (Eric) and James Ray Boswell.

He leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, loved ones and people he considered brothers and sisters. Derek has two great desires. One was to marry and raise children and the other was to live clean and sober. May he live on in the beauty of a sunrise, power of a storm, playfulness of puppies and perkiness of a fly. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

October 9, 2020

Ronald E. Salinas, 77, passed peacefully from life at his home in southern Utah, on October 9, 2020. 

Ron and his wife Janay had 35 wonderful years together and many adventures, Carlsbad being their favorite getaway spot. Ron was Janay’s rock and her best friend. Their house was a “bed and breakfast” to family and friends who all enjoyed their humor, hospitality and her good cooking. Ron enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling with his wife, family members and friends and was known for his fun-loving pranks and his happy-go-lucky attitude. He loved meeting people and to him, no one was a stranger. 

He is survived by his wife Janay, his children, Vangee (Guy) Watts, Steven “Duke” (Rehana) Salinas, Shellie “Little Red” (Darren) Jones, Dani “DaniGirl” (Art) Peasmall and his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rudolph and Dorothy Salinas, his brother Rudy Salinas and is survived by his siblings Kathleen (George) Navarro, Frank (Donna) Salinas, Rebecca (John) McKnight, Tricia (Michael) Phelps, and Teresa (Russell) Johnson and former spouse Coranne Brady. 

No funeral services will be held as it was Ron’s wish that his family and friends remember him as he was in life. To honor Ron’s life, treat everyone as a good friend, go play a round of golf, find a favorite fishing hole or hang a hummingbird feeder in your yard.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

February 11, 1934 — October 13, 2020

Joan Schmutz passed away on Oct. 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on Feb. 11, 1934, to William Bertie and Hazel Bentley in St. George, Utah.

She attended elementary school at Woodward School and attended Dixie High School in St. George.

Joan married Harold Schmutz in 1954 in the St. George Temple. They lived for a short time in Logan, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada before settling back in St. George.

Joan is survived by her three children: Brent (Stephanie) Schmutz of St. George, Diane (Randy) Lucky of Hurricane, and Shannon Schmutz of Cedar City. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jamie (Matt) Lucky, Kayla (Kirt) Lucky, Lindsey (Mark) Foster, Tyler (Ashlinn) Schmutz and great Grandchildren, Oliver, Ava and Amber. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Schmutz. 

Joan worked at Dixie Pioneer Memorial Hospital and then at Dixie Medical Center in St. George for almost 50 years.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities.

Graveside service is on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the St. George City Cemetery. The family requests face coverings for everyone’s safety. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

August 17, 1927 — October 13, 2020

Frank Donald “Don” Whitehead, age 93, peacefully returned home to his  Heavenly Father surrounded by his five daughters, Oct. 13, 2020, in Washington, Utah. Don, also known by those he loved as “Big Whitie,” was born Aug. 17, 1927, in San Diego, California to Benjamin Whitehead and Rose Cornelia English.

In his youth, he moved with his mother and brother, Bobby, to Palm Springs, California where the climate was more conducive to his mother’s chronic health conditions a result of tuberculosis.

In 1944, at the young age of 17, and still attending Palm Springs High School, he joined the US  Navy and was assigned to the Amphibious forces in the South Pacific where he participated in the battle for Okinawa. After WWII he returned to Palm Springs to finish his last year of high school and then went on to attend Chaffey College, Ontario, California. Later he followed friends to Brigham  Young University to use his GI bill.  

Don had a beautiful tenor voice. Many fond memories were made while singing with famous people on the radio and early television during his college years. In 1953, he moved back to California, working for H.W. Loud Machine Works (Howmet Corp), an aeronautics company in Pomona, California. It was here that he met and fell in love with Helen Hutchins and the two were married in 1956, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don climbed the ladder quickly, eventually becoming the VP of Contract and Sales. In 1971, Don and Helen ventured out on their own launching Loud  Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., a landing gear company first in Pomona, California and eventually relocated to Ontario, California. Their hard work and dedication drove the success of their company  which they sold in 2001 to retire in Washington, Utah where they resided until Don’s passing.  

Don enjoyed golf. He was a long-time member of the Red Hill Country Club in Rancho  Cucamonga, California and often talked about his (2) hole-in-ones. He also loved to work in the yard, build new projects around the house, and had a great passion for family history and genealogy. And then there was his girlfriend, “Ruby” – a Jeep Rubicon that he and Helen enjoyed exploring  Southern Utah’s wilderness. But his greatest love was for his family. Don, in his wonderful unique way, often expressed how truly blessed he was and acknowledged from where those blessings came.

Those who knew Don also knew what a witty character he was. During retirement, his daily routine included breakfast (before the ‘crack of dawn’) at Washington City’s Wagon Wheel  Restaurant. The staff and patrons loved him dearly, affectionately dubbing Don as “Mr. Lousy”  for his iconic shoutout of sincere appreciation each day as he left: “Have a lousy day!” (which translated as a sincere, “Have a wonderful day!”). 

Don and Helen were long-time contributors and supporters of The Big Horn Institute of  Palm Springs, California and Cal Poly University Kellogg Engineering Scholarship Program, Pomona, California. They were both lovers of wildlife and wanted to help young engineers achieve their educational aspirations.

Don and Helen spent 64 loving, adventure-filled years together until Helen’s recent passing two weeks ago. With his life’s journey complete, divine timing led Don back to his beloved. Don was also preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Whitehead and Rose Cornelia English; brother, Benjamin Jack Whitehead; sister, Frances Colleen Castle; brother, Robert Malcolm Whitehead;  niece, Patricia Darlene Wollerton; and grandson, Mark Walliser. He is survived by his five daughters, Darlene Kaempf “#5” (Michael); Linda Rufener (Bill); Cindy Winegar; Kim Parsons (Richard);  Debra Bierman (Matt); 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren who loved their “Grandpa Meathead” and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends that are like family.  

A special thanks for Dad’s caregivers at Sun Tree Hospice; especially Paula and Trinity. And lastly his loving daughters especially Cindy who took incredible care of Our Dad, “Big  Whitie.”

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at 4 p.m., with a viewing prior from 3-3:45 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.  Live streaming webcast is available at www.metcalfmortuary.com by clicking on the obituary,  then click on broadcast at the bottom. The webcast will remain online for 90 days. 

Frank will be interred next to his wife, Helen in the Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, California. 

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

August 21, 1940 — October 8, 2020

Robert (Bob) Edmond Miles, a long-time resident of Richland, Washington and Arvada, Colorado, but more recently of St. George, Utah, died on Oct. 8, 2020, at the age of 80. 

His death was due to traumatic injuries incurred in a bicycle accident on Sept. 20, where he received multiple fractures to his head and a broken collar bone. Despite the efforts of his brothers Daniel and John, his extended family, and a medical team, his fit 80-year-old body eventually succumbed to the brain injuries.  

Bob was born in St. George, Utah, on Aug. 21, 1940. He is the son of Maurice Jarvis Miles and  Mary Lyon Miles. He grew up in St. George, Utah; served a mission in South Carolina, and graduated from  Brigham Young University in 1965 with a bachelor of science in chemistry, and from Columbia University in Missouri with a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering.  

He was an active and ardent member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a missionally minded and proactive member of the church. Its principles and practices made him the man he was.  

Bob loved running, basketball, tennis and physical fitness in general and never was badly out of shape but lived an active and industrious life. He broke records in high school and ran in various marathons including the Boston Marathon and was on the all-church championship basketball team for our region several times. He enjoyed gardening, playing chess and fixing various properties he once owned.  

He was a world-renowned nuclear shielding expert and taught for a time as a professor of Nuclear  Engineering at Louisiana State University. Bob had a long and successful career in the nuclear consulting world and worked for many years as the manager for DOE’s Criticality Mass Laboratory at Rocky Flats near Denver from 1980 until nearly the time of its closure in approximately 2000. Afterward, he contributed to the construction of the Vitrification Plant at Hanford, near Richland, Washington, as a Sr. Criticality/Nuclear Safety Engineer.  

Bob was married in succession to Carol Jean Ostler, Diane Lorenz, Leslie Ford, and is survived by Joyce M. Hayes Hall. He was in many ways a model father and the hardest worker his children ever knew. We have known few his age that were as physically fit, mentally strong or determined in life. He was always calm and clear, rarely angry or frustrated.  

He always looked for ways to share his deep knowledge and was profoundly compassionate. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone and was always ready to help and to take full and immediate responsibility in any situation. He valued his freedom and independence above all. He never spent a  moment in idleness all the days of his life but applied his practical skills to one use after another. He was not happy unless he was working. He preferred the work to be world-changing.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce; siblings: Mary Lindsay (Dean, deceased), Howard (Joan), Daniel (Lenore), Melvin (Linda), Helen Rasmussen (Maynard, deceased), Carol Vincent (Joe), John (Sarah), Bill (Naomi), and Clark (Mary Ann); children: Robert Miles (Linda), Cathi Miles (Larry Gaurano),  Rebecca Harker (Jeff Morgan), Christine (aka Shayma) Al-Mazrooei (Salem); grandchildren: Kristen Parker (Jeffrey), Jared, and Nathan Miles; Jordon (Rachel), Brandon, and Jessica Harker; Amina, Amani, and Reem Al-mazrooei; and a great-grandchild, Kamden Harker. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Doug; Step-children through Joyce include: Dennis Hayes, Heather Lynn Hall-Sigsby (David),  and Eric Hall; grandchildren: Heather Marie Hall, Anthony Barnes, Christopher Brower, Jeremy Miller; Darius Hall; Kali and Ashland Hall; Kai and Emi Hall; Devin and Alex Sigsby; great-grandchildren: Ryker  Hoffman; Zariana Heathman, and Leland Nelmark. 

Memorial services will be for family members only in St. George, Utah. 

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

November 9, 1938 — October 18, 2020

RaeNyce Wittwer, 81, passed away Oct. 18, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Washington Utah to Raymond Larson and Berneice Carter.

RaeNyce was raised in Washington, Utah. She attended Washington Elementary School, Woodward Jr. High, and graduated from Dixie High School.

She began working at a very young age, as an usher at Dixie Theater and continued working various jobs through her early adult years. At age 18, she met the love of her life, Doodle. They dated for several months and were married Feb. 14, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were sealed together for time and all eternity on Dec. 12, 1980, in the St. George Temple. Along with Doodle came two precious daughters, Toni and Julie. Then came Jeff, Wayne and Misty.

RaeNyce was a wonderful homemaker. She loved cooking, gardening and golfing. She spread love and happiness wherever she went and to whomever she met.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cheerfully serving many callings with all her heart.

RaeNyce adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will always remember her enthusiasm for family gatherings and for being the best easter bunny ever!

RaeNyce is survived by her husband Lorraine Wittwer of Santa Clara; daughter Toni (Mark) Greer, of Weiser, Idaho; daughter Julie Calico of St. George; son, Jeff (Barbara) Wittwer of Santa Clara; son, Wayne Wittwer of St. George; daughter Misty (Matt) Fisher of Santa Clara; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; brother Stanford Larson of St. George; and sister Donna Siler of Monroe, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald Larson, sister Dorothy Schmutz, son in law Dennis Calico, grandson Trent Calico, and daughter in law Tonya Wittwer.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Utah Stake Center, 3040 Santa Clara Drive. There will be viewing on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary and on Friday, Oct. 23 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Santa Clara Utah Stake Center prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Compassionate service is provided by the Santa Clara 5th ward Relief Society.

A special thanks to Tammy, Diane, Glo, Janae and Dixie Hospice for their loving care of our wife and mother.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

December 23, 1947 — October 6, 2020

Christopher Lynn Hill, age 72, was welcomed by his Heavenly Father, on Oct. 6, 2020, surrounded by his family. Chris was born Dec. 23, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, to Willard Joseph Hill and Ruth Louise Jensen Hill.

Chris grew up in Tarzana California. In 1967, he served a mission to Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On July 1, 1969, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Birdsall. They were married on Oct. 18, 1969, in the Los Angeles Temple. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Valerie and Jennifer, who Chris cherished very much. He loved his family and was the best husband and father. He was a great example of strength, love and patience. No one had a better attitude than his as he dealt with so much physical pain throughout his childhood and adult life due to having polio as a child. Chris and Liz have eight beautiful grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Chris worked for ZCMI for 15 years as a mechanical engineer. Later he worked in the heating and air conditioning department for Davis School District. He was mechanically gifted and could fix anything.

Throughout his life, he served as a faithful servant of the Lord. He had many church callings that included Gospel Doctrine teacher, Cub Scout leader and callings in the bishopric.

Chris had many hobbies. He was always young at heart. He collected toys of every kind that he had in his youth: RC planes, toy trains, RC cars, gumball machines, butterflies, kites, fireworks, balloons, erector sets, marbles, toy tops and 1 million other toys and things. He was also known as the “Balloon Man” for many years. He loved to embellish parties and blow up a balloon for any child in the neighborhood that came by.

He is survived by his eternal wife of 51 years, Liz, his children: Valerie Bowen (Elmer) and Jennifer Milne
(Brandon); Siblings: Colette Thompson, Jonathon Hill, Dwight Muse (stepbrother) and Moneta Allen (stepmother). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Brock, Serena, Laurel, Wendy, Shaylee, Madison, Judd, Brinley and his great-granddaughter, Everlee. His parents preceded him in death: Willard J. Hill and Ruth L. Jensen Hill.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the Washington Fields 11th Ward Chapel, 1867 S. Washington Fields Rd. Washington, Utah. Interment will follow at the Washington City Cemetery.

October 13, 1930 — October 11, 2020

AnnaMaria Graham (née Dini) passed away Oct. 11, 2020, in the company and care of her husband, Alfred Graham, in their blufftop home in St. George, Utah; her son Edward Roveglia was at her side. 

She was born Oct. 13, 1930, in the Northern Italian town of Borgo Val di Taro, in the province of Parma, to Edoardo Dini and Elide Cenderello. She lived with her parents in Ethiopia in preadolescence, read the classics at the University of Cagliari, graduating with a degree in literature, and went on to spend the remaining two-thirds of her life in the United States.

AnnaMaria loved the USA, where she became an accomplished real estate investor and lived in no less than six states. She was also an extraordinary cook who incorporated regional elements into her substantial Italian repertoire, much to the delight of family and guests. Volunteering at a local hospital, she attended to the elderly with especial empathy and diligence, according to the supervisor lamenting her eventual departure.

AnnaMaria was a loving and caring wife to her husband Alfred Graham, and a tireless protector, advocate and teacher for her sons Edward Roveglia and Richard Erik Schumert. All survive, missing her dearly. She was, in their words, an extraordinary woman. Godspeed, AnnaMaria.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

January 8, 1946 — October 6, 2020

Reneé Maria Schultz Bouineau returned to her Heavenly Father on Oct. 6, 2020, at her home where she lived with her two best friends, Danny her dog, and Sunny her cat.

It was her desire to live at her home, which she loved, until she died. She was born Jan. 8, 1946, in Wörgl, Austria to her mother, Eva Emma Schultz and her father, René Bouineau of Bordeaux, France. Her parents were not married, therefore Reneé took her mother’s maiden name until years later.

Reneé had an interesting life from the time she was born to the very end. She had an incredible memory — photogenic I think they call it. She could remember many of the instances in her life, who she was with, where they were and what they talked about. She was a very good conversationalist and had vast knowledge of Austria and Germany and many areas in the United States.

She came to the United States in 1957 with her mother and her stepfather, Hardy Ray South, who was in the Army and stationed at Fort Ord, California. Reneé and her mother settled in Carmel Valley, California for many years.

Reneé and her mother were very fond of animals; dogs, cats, and horses were their favorites. They were both very good with horses. They trained and showed horses and had them in their lives long before coming to America.

Reneé and her mother were very beautiful women, and as Reneé matured, she had many interesting experiences. She was in the Bed & Breakfast industry for many years. She was a hostess on Hawaiian Crews Lines in 1985 and 1986, loving that experience as well.

She was married for a short time. She and Jerry spent their first anniversary in Salzburg, Austria, and visited Austria and Germany many times through the years.

Her grandfather, Siegfried Schultz was a well-known composer, conductor, and pianist. Her grandmother, Salome Lindeke, was an actress and well-known in Berlin, Germany and Salzburg Austria.

Reneé was so friendly and made friends easily. She will be dearly missed.

November 16, 1938 — October 15, 2020

Jan was born Nov. 16, 1938, died on Oct. 15, 2020. She was widowed. She has three children. Jan was a very successful attorney in the ’80s and ’90s in California.

She will be missed by many. There will be no services. Her ashes will be sent to be with her husband who has been deceased for 17 years. She was loved by many of you who knew her.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

January 6, 1932 — October 18, 2020

Richleigh (Rich) H. Gilliat, 88, of St. George, Utah, passed away on Oct. 18, 2020, from the COVID-19 virus. Rich was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Pasadena, California to Fred Gordon and Mary Ann Doris Scott Gilliat. He was born and raised as an only child.

Rich attended and graduated from John Muir High School in Pasadena. After a year of Jr. college, his national guard division was activated, and he found himself serving in the Korean War as an officer. He was always immensely proud of the opportunity he had to serve his country, and many of the men he served within the 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion became his lifelong friends. After returning home from the war in 1953, Rich enrolled in USC and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to work for Minneapolis-Honeywell, Shell Oil, Hercules and Kaiser.

In September of 1959, he met the love of his life, LouAnn Peterson and on Aug. 27, 1960, they were married in her childhood home in LaJara, Colorado.

Shortly after getting married, the happy couple moved from Long Beach, California, to Salt Lake City where they started a family. They were blessed with three children: Patricia, Susan, and David.

In his 30s, Rich embraced The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the Lord, the church, and all of his callings, but his favorites were both scoutmaster and Bishop because he said, “I was so ill-prepared, and the Lord answered my prayers so often. Both callings helped me immensely with my most important callings as a husband and father.” Later in life, he served two missions for the church.

He once said, “I want it known that my family was my career, and my jobs for 27 years with Hercules and six with Kaiser were to put bread on the table, although I did enjoy Kaiser.” He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and his loss is felt deeply by those he left behind. 

Rich is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, LouAnn, and their children: Patricia Ann (Clayton) Munk, Rockland, Idaho; Susan Leigh (Aron) Baker, Santa Clara, Utah; David Scott (Heather) Gilliat, Tigard, Oregon; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Due to COVID-19, private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

June 9, 1938 — October 19, 2020

Wallace Reed Mathis, 82, rode his last ride on Oct. 19, 2020, and made sure to shut the damn gate on his way out. 

Wally was born on June 9, 1938, in St. George, Utah to Reed Miles and Grace Shumway Mathis. Wally married Charlene Phelps on Dec. 10, 1960, in the St. George, Utah Temple. They shared almost 60 years of wedded bliss. She brought out the soft side of Wally that few people knew existed.

Wally was raised in St. George, Utah. He attended Woodward Elementary, Dixie High School, Dixie Jr. College and received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State. He also earned a master’s degree in Education from Utah State. His first two years teaching were at South High in Salt Lake City, Utah. The next 30 years he taught World History, American Government, Sociology, U.S. History and English at Dixie High School in St. George, Utah. He also coached track, wrestling and golf (his team won two State Championships in golf, his words, “in spite of my coaching.”) Another highlight was coaching five State Championship titles in football. He cherished the relationships he built with coworkers and students while at Dixie High, many of those relationships lasted the rest of his life. Wally was a Flyer through and through, he was proud (and reminded us often) he never missed a day of teaching in over 30 years. He “Bled Blue” until the day he died.    

Wally looked forward to Thursday night Lions Club Meetings for 50 years where he held a variety of positions. He served as Lions Club President from 1982-1983 and was awarded “Lion of the Year” 2013-2014. One his greatest honors was being named The Grand Marshall of the 2017 Dixie Round-Up Rodeo. While serving in the Lions Club, lifelong friendships were made.  

Wally proudly served his country in the Utah National Guard. His favorite place on earth was the Arizona Strip. He worked 25+ years for the BLM during the summers. He spent his youth and adult life working on the Mathis cattle ranch, Pine Ranch, on the Arizona Strip. He felt most comfortable surrounded by the pines and listening to the grass grow. He also enjoyed picking sunflowers and delivering them to Charlene, every time he came in from the ranch. 

Wally enjoyed serving in several capacities in his ward and stake. He was salt of the earth. Others enjoyed serving around him and listening to his interesting and colorful talks. 

Wally is survived by his wife, Charlene, and by his five children Michelle (Junior) Alisa, Darren Mathis, Dustin (Carole) Mathis, Mauri Webster, and Mandi Mathis. His posterity includes eight grandchildren and five great-grandsons. Wally was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Barbara Stratton.

Due to current circumstances, there will not be a viewing, instead a private family service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Interment will take place at the St. George Cemetery. Services may be viewed online and will be available up to 90 days after the service, please log in to webcast.funeralrecording.com. Type in the event number 39162 and password WRM2020.

A public celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, please send Charlene a card with a special memory of Wally. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

February 20, 1935 — September 29, 2020

On Sept. 29, 2020, in St. George, Utah we lost an angel on earth. Jolene “Jo” Little passed away and joined her husband Bob. Her joyful, happy and irrepressible positive attitude will be sorely missed but forever remembered.   

This spunky little ball of fun was born on Feb. 20, 1935, in Orem, Utah to Fenton Loveless Farley and Erma Jones Farley. Her childhood was filled with the fun of farm life, family and lifetime friends. She excelled in school, was a gifted artist and pianist, and loved her life in Orem. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended BYU. During this time, she served as Miss Orem in 1955, Miss Pioneer Days, and runner up to Miss Utah in 1956. 

After her schooling, she followed her “friend” to Hollywood, California. She formed a singing group called the Shalimars.  They made one album and sang back-up with her friends, The Lettermen. She was, as she put it, “Living the Dream.”  It was an exciting time in her life.

After 11 years of dating, she finally married her “friend,” Robert (Bob) James Little, in the Los Angeles Temple on Oct. 28, 1961. They made a home in Hollywood Hills and raised four children. This became her new “Living the Dream” life.  She and Bob moved to Bountiful, Utah in 1976 and after Bob passed away, she moved to St. George, Utah in 2017. 

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had an unwavering testimony of the Gospel. 

Jolene was preceded in death by her husband Robert and their infant son Lane Judd Little. She is survived by her brother Gregory D. Farley, her brother-in-law Morris J. Swenson, her four living children; Steve (Viktoriya) Little, Sydney Little, Heather (Brian) Horton, Chad (Suzanne) Little, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren 

How do you sum up Jolene in a simple obituary or condense it into a few paragraphs? Jolene had many talents, met interesting and famous people, and had many accolades in her life; but it was the kind of person she was that defined her the most. Jolene had a passion for life. Jo brought the “FUN” to every event. She was a wonderful mom who taught her children to see the beauty in all things and in all people. Jo had a brilliant pair of Rose-Colored Glasses that we all covet from time to time. Her humor was fully intact up to the end of her life. Even with the veil of Alzheimer’s she kept her upbeat attitude, never wanted anyone to fuss over her, and still managed to see positive in her situation.  

A small graveside service will be held Oct. 28 at 11 a.m in the Santa Clara Cemetery where both Jolene and her husband’s ashes will be buried on their 59th wedding anniversary. A family memorial will be held at a later time. 

A special Thank You to her Bountiful neighborhood and the 25th ward for all the love and friendship. To The Retreat At Sunbrook. We could not have picked a better place for our mother to be. To Applegate Hospice services and to Serenity Funeral Home.  

Funny Jo-Jo has left her mark on us all. God loaned her to us for a short time and now it is her time to go.

June 10, 1976 — October 18, 2020

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Matthew Stephen Gunn on Oct. 18, 2020. He was born June 10, 1976, to Spencer and Christine Gunn.

Matt had a heart full of concern for his fellow man. He looked for and believed in the best in others. So many benefitted from his kind, giving ways. The most significant portion of his heart, though, was reserved for his children. They were his life and greatest concern. He cherished time with them and strove to make their moments together special. His children are a blessing that came to his life through his marriage to Danika Larsen Gunn. They were later divorced. 

Matt was a humanitarian who served others, even when it meant sacrificing his comfort and ease.  This love of serving began on his mission to the people of Ecuador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995-97 and is what he held onto from that experience. He devoted his life to teaching and helping those who were not as fortunate as him. He spent many years teaching elementary and Spanish in Ogden, Logan, and St. George, Utah. He found joy in seeing others improve their circumstances. This desire was at the core of who he was and led to his work developing and providing self-sustaining living solutions, including building an orphanage in Haiti after the earthquake devastations of 2010 and later helped with rebuilding hogans for the people of Monument Valley. Matt was constantly and quietly serving others throughout his adult life.

The second of eight children, Matt was a beloved son and brother. He took that role seriously and often included his family in his adventures through life, and the life of Matt Gunn was certainly full of adventure. He was always going/doing and fit so much LIFE into his 44 years.

He began exploring the outdoors with his father at a very young age, and it wasn’t long before Matt was hooked. You name it — hunting, fishing, camping, biking, hiking, trail running, climbing, skiing — they became his passion.  His exploration of the Utah backcountry was extensive and is where he found peace in life.  He loved to share his knowledge and experience with anyone who dared try to keep up with him.  This led to his competing in and producing several ultra-marathons. 

He established the Grand Circle Trail Series, which offered ultramarathon competitions purposely staged in or near some of Utah’s most breathtaking scenery, specifically Zion, Bryce, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef, the Tushars mountain range, and culminated with Trailfest. These races allowed him to share his passion for Utah’s majesty and beauty with thousands of athletes from around the world and led to many cherished friendships.  It also led him to meet his companion in love and adventure, Toby Langmann Gunn, in 2016.  After Matt and Toby spent time with the Tarahumara people of Mexico, Matt’s dream was to be married in the Copper Canyon with the people they came to love. His dream came true, and they were married on March 2, 2017, and experienced a whirlwind of adventures in their life together.   

Matt is survived by his children Abraham, Lia, Hazel and Olive Gunn, his wife Toby and stepchildren Paileigh and Taden, his mother and stepfather Chris and Rand Beacham, his siblings Josh (Heidi), Rachelle (Curtis) Koch, Ben (Katie), Mark (Allie), Zack (Ashlee), Adam (Samantha), and Sarah (Adam) Bishop, as well as 31 adoring nieces and nephews. Matt was preceded in death by his father, Spencer H. Gunn. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the chapel at 1706 Desert Dawn Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. 

The funeral service will be live-streamed via Zoom.  
https://zoom.us/j/94663602924?pwd=akRmQkhYdFJ3MHZaTzFBdjR4ZWRldz09

Meeting ID: 946 6360 2924
Passcode: 889760

February 16, 1930 – October 5, 2020

Georgia LaGarria Amtoft Davenport passed away peacefully on  Oct. 5, in Salt Lake City. Georgia was born Feb. 16, 1930, the eighth and last child of John Docinus Amtoft and Myrtle Devora Jensen.

Georgia spent her childhood in her birthplace, Mayfield, Utah  (population 467 in 1930) and graduated from Manti High in 1948.

She attended LDS Business College and was working in Salt Lake City in 1954 when she met a tall, handsome, civil engineer John Drummond ‘Dave’ Davenport. Dave was from California and had moved to Utah to work on the construction of the Wanship Dam.

They had a six-week, whirlwind courtship and were married Oct. 16, 1954, after Georgia asked Dave a series of three questions “Do you like me? Do you love me? and Do you love me enough to marry me?”

Marrying Dave forever changed the trajectory of Georgia’s life. His work took him all over the world to work on dams, missile silo, NORAD, hydroelectric, copper mine and irrigation projects. Georgia willingly supported him and helped their growing family say goodbye to old friends and transition into new schools, neighborhoods and friendships. By the end of the decade, Georgia and Dave had lived in Bangladesh;  Saskatchewan, Canada; and Salina, Kansas.

During the 1960s, Georgia, Dave and their daughters would live in Colorado Springs,  Colorado; Invercargill, New Zealand; and San Mateo, California. Georgia and  Dave’s marriage was solemnized in the Hamilton, New Zealand  Temple in 1969. The 1970s included moves to Toquepala, Peru;  Farmington, New Mexico; Ujung Pandang, Indonesia; Salt Lake City, Utah; and  Concord, California.

The 1980s brought them back to Utah where they settled in South Jordan following Dave’s retirement. As a child,  Georgia never dreamed she would circle the globe multiple times.  During all the constant moves and upheaval of routines, Georgia maintained a home filled with love for their family which grew to include five daughters, Virginia, Susan, Jeanne, Marilyn and Christina.

Georgia loved to cook. She loved to entertain, and her Sunday dinners and Thanksgiving feasts were legendary. Everything on Georgia’s table was homemade to gourmet standards. She was an excellent seamstress and made the majority of her daughters’ school and  Sunday dresses. In her later years she took up needlepoint and her framed creations will be treasured and passed down to many generations. She was an avid reader, had a great sense of humor and had her wits about her until the very end. Georgia had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and in his church, The Church of Jesus  Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Georgia is survived by all five of her daughters Virginia Carter, Susan  (Dick) Creager, Jeanne Davenport, Marilyn Davenport (Ron Shelledy);  Christina Davenport (Garrett McCarter); nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Dave and granddaughter Aimee Carter. 

A viewing will be held Friday, Oct. 9, noon to 1 p.m. at Russon  Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main St. Bountiful. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at Wasatch Lawn cemetery.

September 27, 1930 — 2020

Elaine Nyborg Gubler was born in Newdale, Idaho on Sept. 27, 1930. She was the second child of Alfonso Nyborg and Edna Black Nyborg. She spent her childhood in Idaho enjoying her siblings; Darwin, Sherri, Vonda, Gary and Teresa and many cousins.

Elaine’s family later moved to Arizona and then to Southern Utah, where she graduated from Hurricane High School. She was immediately noticed and pursued by Thell W. Gubler and they were married on July 15, 1947. They were very young sweethearts but weathered all the challenges of married life while still remaining sweethearts for 73 years. What a great commitment.

They are the parents of seven children: Kerry (Patricia), Shauna (Dave), Kenneth (Leslie), Tyler (Mary Dawn), Jason (Colleen), Stefanie (Troy) and Cory (Amy). They have enjoyed 37 grandchildren and 88 great-grandchildren, as well as one great-great-grandson.

Elaine was a very talented seamstress, a wonderful cook, a hard worker and an unselfish caretaker. She knew the meaning of service. There will be a viewing Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the La Verkin Stake Center followed by a Graveside Service at noon at the La Verkin City Cemetery. Please bring your own chairs if you are coming to the graveside.

We give special thanks to all of those from Sun Tree who attended to our mother.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.