September 25, 1997 — April 2016

Cassie Dockstader, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at the DRMC after a fatal car accident. She was just 18 years old. Born September 25, 1997, in Hildale, Utah, to James S. Dockstader and Violet Jessop.

She lived in Colorado City, Arizona, till at a very young age she moved with her family to Beryl, Utah, where she grew up for most of her life. At age 16, she moved back to Colorado City. She was homeschooled till the 9th grade, where she attended Piute High School in Junction, Utah. Some of the things she enjoyed best were drawing, roller blading, hiking, taking pictures and spending time with her family and friends. She was often found surrounded by children playing the magical role of Auntie, or going on some wild adventure with her sisters and friends. She was well loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her parents, James and Violet Dockstader and her siblings James J Dockstader, (Lydia), Elise Barlow, (Isaac), Theral Dockstader, (Summer), Taylor Dockstader, (Brittany), Sarah Barlow, (Ray), Peter Dockstader, (Marie), Hyrum Dockstader, (Ivy), Josephine Jeffs, (Thomas), Joseph, Carl, Fred, Hendrick, Lydia, John, Brian, ArtaRose, Sadie, Jacob, Rachel and Heber Dockstader.

Funeral Services

• There will be a viewing held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at the Holm Sunday School Building, 1055 N. Carling St., Hildale, Utah.
• Services will be held Monday, April 11, at 1 p.m. with a viewing prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Interment will take place at the Isaac Carling Memorial Cemetery in Colorado City, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the GoFundMe account.

Special thanks to the Colorado City Fire Department first responders, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the medical staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George.

Arrangements are made under direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah | Telephone 435-673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign Cassie’s guest book at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

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August 24, 1942 — April 6, 2916

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Sheila Gardner Rose left this earth Wednesday, April 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with dementia. To all who had the joy of having Sheila in their lives, her passing is a great loss.

Sheila was born August 24, 1942, to Kumen and Naida Gardner in Cedar City, Utah. From the very beginning Sheila was full of life and not a believer in all things traditional. She was never one to believe that her role was to be subservient simply because she was a woman. As a result, she was always working to improve herself both intellectually and physically. Her joy of learning led her to study anthropology, eventually earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977. Sheila was also devoted to physical health as she ran five to ten miles a day, and biked just as many until just a few years ago.

Sheila married Gerald C. Wood, and they were later sealed in the St. George Temple. She and Jerry had four children together. They later divorced. Sheila worked hard to raise and provide as a legal secretary. In 1984 she was chosen to be the Trial Court Executive in the fifth district. She served in that role until the late eighties when she went to work for the Juvenile Court as a probation officer. Her excellence in that role is demonstrated by the numerous testimonials, including letters to the editor, from former probationers testifying to the positive impact she made in their lives.

Sheila had a testimony of Jesus Christ and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in several positions throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by her children: Lee (Linda) Wood of Cedar City, Utah; Heidi (Les) White of Cedar City, Utah; Stephanie (Craig) Davidson of Heber City, Utah; and Travis Wood of Salt Lake City, Utah; her brothers: Dayne (Elizabeth) Gardner of Cedar City, Utah; Eric (Marion) Gardner of Holiday, Utah; Paul (Barbara) Gardner of Plantersville, Texas; and Neil (Anne Marie) Gardner of Lahaina, Hawaii; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents Kumen and Naida Gardner.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar West Stake Center, 725 S. 1100 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will also be held Wednesday morning, April 13, 2016, at the Stake Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Online condolences can be made atwww.sumortuary.com.

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October 23, 1964 — August 23, 1941

Gary Donovan Bitterolf sadly passed away Thursday, April 7, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 23, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. to Albrecht H. Bitterolf and Mabel E. Severns. He married his sweetheart Faith L. Kneeland on October 23, 1964, in Eagle Rock, California.

When you’re in the service of your fellow beings, you are ultimately in the service of God.  When one thinks of service, Gary Bitterolf comes to mind.  He gave service to his country for three years while in the Army.  He was an officer in the Los Angeles Police Department for 31 years while in service to his community. He selflessly volunteered many hours at the LDS Cannery in Cedar City along with his involvement in the Homeowners Association as he served his neighbors.  He served his family and friends continuously and was ready to give a helping hand wherever he was and whenever he could. Whether he was at home or on the road he gave service to anyone he felt was in need. No one was a stranger.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faith L. Kneeland Bitterolf; his brother, Kenneth W. Bitterolf and his sister Diana Bitterolf Davidson along with brothers-in-law, Steve and Bruce Kneeland and sister-in-law Judy Gubler. He is also survived by his daughter, Erin M. Bitterolf and his sons, Eric K. (Stefanie) Bitterolf and Kenneth A. Bitterolf. He leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Ashlyn, and Kaylee Bitterolf and Jonathan Uribe, and many beloved nieces and nephews, as well as his many, many wonderful friends.

Funeral Services

• Monday, April 11, 2016, at 1 pm in the Mesa Hills Ward Chapel, 1925 W. 320 South, Cedar City, Utah
• Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary

Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.

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January 29,1929 — April 9, 2016

Jesse Abraham St. Clair Jr, age 87, passed away on April 9, 2016, in St. George, Utah. He was born January 29, 1929, in Limestone Township, Moutour County, Pennsylvania, to Jesse Abraham Sr. and Mary Bitler St. Clair.  He married Joyce D. Stowe-St. Clair on December 3, 1988, in the Jordan River LDS Temple, South Jordan, Utah.

Jesse (Jack) was raised in up-state New York next to Cayuga Lake on a dairy farm.  At age 23 he left home and joined the Air Force and served from 1952 to 1956.  He had a love for all outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, bird-watching and horses.  He had such an inventive mind and loved to tinker and build with his hands.  He had such a kind heart and was so patient with all he came to know.

Jesse is survived by his wife, Joyce Stowe-St. Clair; his children: Utanna Tassie, Steve (Peggy) St.Clair, John (Sheryl) St. Clair, Kathy (Kenny) Spencer, Jeff Stowe, James (Dawn) Stowe, John Stowe, Jeremy Stowe, and Jenifer (Marc) McCorkle.  He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.  Jesse was one of seven brothers: Loyd and Homer (deceased), LaRue, Leon, Dale, and Hower.

Funeral Services

• Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane 20^th Ward Chapel, 320 North 3400 West, Hurricane, Utah
• A visitations will be Friday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Hurricane Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., Hurricane, Utah
• A graveside service will be held on April 18 at 11 a.m. at the Camp Williams VA Cemetery in Bluffdale, Utah
• Interment will be in the Camp William VA Cemetery.

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

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

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Jesse to The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Camp, www.diabetes.org.

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May 21, 1937 — April 9, 2016

Quentin Chan Ence, 78, passed away in an auto accident in Enterprise, Utah, while returning from working on his ranch, April 9, 2016.  He was born in Ivins on May 21, 1937, to Ernest Reuben Ence and Mata Gubler Ence. He married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia Ann Cox Ence on January 13, 1956, and was later sealed with his family in the St. George Temple on September 1, 1979. They had just celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary.

Born to parents who pioneered Ivins, Quentin was proud of his Swiss heritage.

In his words, “I have a great heritage. The Ence name is a great and honest name . . . I want to leave my posterity a feeling for the heritage that is theirs.”

Quentin was born in Ivins and currently resided in Ivins — for him, his life had come full circle. Family was very important to him; Quentin and his brothers, Jay and Floyd, were inseparable.

Working, in general, was important to Quentin — which was evidenced in his wide variety of work.  He went from agricultural work, to ranching, to a fruit-stand, to working at the Mercury Test Site (during the atomic bomb testing), to truck driving, to hauling hay and grain, to opening a feed mill, and, finally, to building, developing, and construction. Quentin and Jay helped build the largest construction company in Southern Utah, introducing innovations like water features and palm trees. Their business, Ence Homes, helped change Southern Utah into the thriving community it is today.

But, Quentin was truly a farmer-rancher at heart. After retiring, he went back to ranching — fulfilling his dream of building a farm like his dad.

He loved anything to do with being outdoors: hunting, fishing, flying (airplanes and helicopters), boating, houseboating at Lake Powell, hunting, Dutch oven cooking and snowmobiling.  He had a great love for the “Red Mountain” and his home-away-from-home at Mountain Meadows. He also had a great love for animals — especially cows, horses and dogs. He had a very special attachment to each of his dogs.

Quentin loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports. He orchestrated family houseboat trips to Lake Powell and enjoyed family projects like thinning peaches and putting up corn. He especially enjoyed carrying on a tradition of his father’s, being Santa Clause on Christmas morning, something he did not only for his kids and grandkids, but for so many others in the community.

In his own words to his family: “What great kids I have. They have brought me joy and happiness. To be able to work with all of them has been a wonderful experience.”

Besides his family, perhaps the most important work Quentin did was his service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many leadership positions in the church and was able to help a lot of people. He was able to serve a mission with his wife, Sylvia, in Australia. When they returned, he enjoyed serving in the temple with her.

Quentin also loved helping in the community. He and Jay built the Dove Center and Jubilee House, along with other community projects. He enjoyed donating to the Jubilee of Trees each year. He also proudly served his country for many years in the Utah Army National Guard.

In Quentin’s words, “I have lived a full and happy life . . . I have tried to hold true to the values my parents taught me and I pray my posterity holds true to these same values. My cup is full. I have had a great life.”

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Mata Ence; his brothers Dilworth and Floyd; and his sisters Lillis Spencer and Pauline Olds. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; his brother Jay (Janice) Ence; his children, Kim, Tracy (Leslie), Russ (Lisa), Terese Mangum (Ken), Troy (LaNae), Jon (Alexis); 17 grandchildren; and, 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Friday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Ivins LDS Heritage Building Chapel, 260 E. 1060 South, Ivins, Utah
• Visitations will be Thursday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary and Friday, April 15, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Ivins Heritage Building
• Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery

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

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

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January 19, 1930 — April 9, 2016

Edward William Imgrund, 86, passed away April 9, 2016, at age 86, born January 19, 1930, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Edward William Imgrund and Mary Elsenpeter. He was the firstborn, with siblings, Michael, Mary and Patrick. Graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd, Minnesota, he attended Brainerd Community College and joined the Air Force. He served during the Korean War and was stationed in the Far East and in England. Ed moved to California to start a career as a civil engineer.

He married Sallie Wenderski and had four children; Jodene, Barbara Ann, Mary, and Edward William III.  They later divorced. Subsequently, he met W. Mae Whitaker, née Tillery, whom he married December 28, 1967. He was gifted three more children: Robert, Brenda, and Bill. He was active in the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1874 in Escondido, California, where he served as a governor.

He was eventually baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their marriage was sealed for eternity in the Los Angeles Temple on August 12, 1988.

In addition to becoming a partner in an engineering firm, Ed worked with son Eddie at the son’s North County Roofing and later owned Carpet Consultants until he retired. He served as an officiator in both the San Diego and Saint George temples for nearly 18 years.

Ed is survived by his wife of 49 years, W. Mae Imgrund; children: Jodene Imgrund, Barbara Ann Imgrund, Mary Cleveland, Edward William Imgrund III (Lori), Robert Whitaker (Janis), Brenda Spillane (Thomas), Bill Whitaker (Miko); and by his brother Patrick Imgrund (Rosemarie). His sister Mary; brother Michael; and both parents predecease him.  He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren who love him and will miss him dearly until they meet again.

Funeral Services

• Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah
• Interment will follow services at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah

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

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

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May 14, 1922  — April 9, 2016

Madge Zufelt Knight, 93, a longtime resident of St. George, Utah, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born May 14, 1922, in Vermillion, Utah, to Valentine Richard and Sarah Elizabeth Robinson Zufelt. On August 24, 1939, Madge married Milo Ciril Knight. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

Madge was the 6th of 14 children. From the 1st through the 3rd grades, she traveled to school in a covered wagon. She graduated from Richfield High School. Madge was a rare gem and a stunning beauty. She lived in Utah, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Georgia, Maryland and California.

She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a temple worker in the Washington D.C. and St. George temples. Madge was an amazing artist and loved to paint. She took great pride and love in her children. Her grandchildren loved to spend as much time as possible with her.

She is survived by her loving and adoring husband, Milo Ciril Knight of St. George, Utah; daughters, Nancy Lee (Miles) France and Pamella Smith; brother, Gary; sister, Peggy Susanj; 9 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Milo Ciril Knight II; great-grandson, Jordan Taylor Rust; a son-in-law, Allen Smith; 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Services

• Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Hills 10th Ward Chapel, 1222 E. Brigham Rd., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Wednesday prior to services from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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November 22, 1917 — April 3, 2016

John Edmund Coles, MD, departed mortality peacefully surrounded by family April 3, 2016.   His 98-plus years were dedicated to work, sacrifice and service.   He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

John was born November 22, 1917, in a simple log home with sod roof in Lorenzo, Idaho, to Daniel Hollyman Coles and Lilley Gange. He was the fourth of five children. His siblings include Lola Coles Tibbetts, Milton Coles, Julian Coles, and Bernice Coles Hathaway. It was on the family farm he learned the value of hard work.  Likely hot summer days in the hay field also taught him the value of an education.  He graduated from Rigby (Idaho) High School.

During his life he studied at Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho; Utah State University, Logan, Utah; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas; University of California, Berkley, California; and John’s Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland. As a young man his Stake President told him, “I have the distinct impression that if you have the chance to go to Medical School, you should become a doctor.”  At the time, the prospects for a poor farm boy becoming a physician seemed completely impossible.

As World War II began John enlisted in the Army Air Corp attending flight school in Santa Maria, California. He became a navigator stationed in Long Beach, California, where he met Bettie F. Brunt of Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married in the Logan Temple, on July 20, 1943.  During the war he served in the Pacific Theatre. He was in the squadron of five aircraft carrying General Douglas MacArthur to oversee the Japanese surrender.

After the war, John studied at the University of California, Berkley, completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He then was admitted to John’s Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Coles was an Internist specializing in Cardiology. Upon graduation he re-enlisted and served 29 years in the Air Force. During his career the Coles family lived in San Antonio, Texas; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Anchorage, Alaska; Gulfport, Mississippi; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Riverside, California. After leaving the Air Force he began private practice in Riverside, then Patton State Hospital and March Air Base. John and Bettie moved to St. George, Utah, in 1998 where they lived happily for 15 years.

John’s life was accentuated by service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; serving as Bishop’s Counselor, Stake High Councilor, Bishop (twice), and Stake Patriarch.

He is survived by his seven children: Bettie Fann (Richard) Wilson, John, Jr. (Carol) Coles, Daniel (Sue) Coles, David (Diane) Coles, Cathy (Steven) Wilson, Mary (Stephen) Davis, Paul Coles (Deceased), and Michael Coles.  John also leaves a posterity numbering 44 grandchildren and 107 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Bloomington 3rd Ward Chapel, 3519 Manzanita Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be Saturday, prior to services, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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

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June 27, 1935 — April 13, 2016

JoAnn Laird, age 80, passed away on April 13, 2016, at her home in Cedar City, Utah. JoAnn was born on June 27, 1935, in Cedar City, Utah, to Ervin and LaVon Wilson Brunson. She married Raymond Lee Laird on June 28, 1952, in the St. George Temple.
JoAnn had a love for sewing and did this not only at work at Coleman’s making sleeping bags, she made everything from Levis to quilts. Her talent for gardening showed in her yard as well in growing flowers, especially the African violets. She loved to go up the canyon, picking elderberries, seeing the fall leaves and enjoyed fishing and hunting with her family. JoAnn’s favorite food was shrimp – shrimp of any kind.

JoAnn’s love of life showed in all she did from sewing, cooking (sugar cookies), gardening and the beauty all around her. She especially loved her family and it showed in everything she did.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Raymond Lee Laird of Cedar City, Utah. Her children; Robert Wilson (Lorrie) Laird of Overton, Nevada, Kary Ervin (Karen) Laird of Ogden, Utah and Roland Lee (Bertha) Laird of Enoch, Utah. Her brother Frank Brunson and sister Bonnie Crawford. Along with 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and LaVon Brunson.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

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

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March 25, 1924 — April 14, 2016

Mrs. Concepcion Saldaña (Sandoval) of Cedar City, Utah died from health-related complications on Thursday morning, April 14, 2016, at the Dixie Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah at the age of 92.

Concepcion Sandoval was born on March 25, 1924, in Colima, Mexico to Francisco Sandoval and Maria Falfan.  She married Ignacio Saldaña in 1950. Over 15 years, the couple welcomed 7 children into their home and Concepcion set about teaching them the value of hard work, faith, compassion, and kindness to others. Concepcion and Ignacio experienced sorrow at the loss of their two young sons, Felipe and Nachito in addition to miscarrying a daughter. Realizing that there were greater opportunities they could pursue by leaving Mexico, Concepcion and Ignacio immigrated to the United States (Provo, Utah) on July 4, 1979, with their 5 remaining children. Concepcion became a U.S. citizen in 1998 and appreciated every opportunity she had of living in this great country.

Concepcion was a devoted mother and grandmother who encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams and showed by her example that they could achieve anything they put their mind and focus on. She, her husband, and three daughters and their families have lived in New Harmony and later Cedar City since the year 2000.

Concepcion will be remembered for being generous, optimistic, kind, and always reaching out to help others in need. As an active Roman Catholic throughout her life, she was always a woman of great faith and taught her family to trust in God and have faith no matter the obstacles faced in life. She experienced many challenges throughout her 92 years of life, but always relied on her faith and optimism for the future to see her through the difficult times. She also experienced great joy, lived life to the fullest, and was proud of her family.

Concepcion is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ignacio Saldaña; her 5 children: Miguel (Silvia) Saldaña, Mary Carrasco, Estella (Gerald) Anderson, Ana Maria Saldaña, and Oscar (Sandra) Saldaña. She is also survived by her sister Modesta Rodriguez. She leaves behind a legacy of 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and her two sons, Felipe and Nachito.

Funeral Services

• A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church located at 690 S. Cove, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing for those wishing to pay their respects will be held on Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

All are welcome to attend the viewing and funeral in tribute to Concepcion’s exemplary life.

Online condolences can be made at Southern Utah Mortuary online.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at both the Intermountain Dixie Regional Hospital and Valley View Medical Center for their care and compassion during her stay at each of the hospitals leading up to her passing. Also a very special thanks to two very dedicated daughters Tiachuy and Estella.

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April 8, 1995 — April 12, 2016

Rachel Marie Cawley was born April 8, 1995, in St. George Utah to loving parents Jeanne Marie Williams and Caleb Broadbent Cawley. She was called Home by her Heavenly Father in an automobile accident on April 12, 2016, near Centennial Park, Arizona. Her passing leaves a great void in the lives of her family, friends, and community. Rachel was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Jerold Ray Williams and her paternal grandmother Fawneta Broadbent Cawley. She is survived by her father Caleb; mothers Jeanne and Amanda; siblings Elizabeth, Samantha, Melissa, Allyson, Brooklyn, Levi, Dallin, and Kelsea.

Rachel was raised in Centennial Park, Arizona. She attended grade school and junior high at Masada Charter School and graduated from high school at the Centennial Academy. She earned her Associate in Science at Salt Lake Community College. She was attending Southern Utah University pursuing a degree in Family Life and Human Development. Southern Utah University will award her a posthumous bachelors degree at the next commencement ceremony.

Rachel was devoted to her family in all aspects of her life. She unconditionally loved and cherished her siblings to whom she was an exceptional role model. She was a best friend to her sisters, and a constant aid to her parents. To her friends and relations, which are too many to be numbered, Rachel could always be trusted to provide inspiration, encouragement, and joy.

Her contagious smile and genuine personality inspired all who knew her. We yearn for the day we are joyously reunited with her.

Rachel was fully committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Priesthood authority which has administered to her since her birth. Her life was a demonstration of her willingness to go where her Father in Heaven wanted her to go. She radiated gratitude in every action and thought, and she was constantly engaged in community service and volunteer endeavors.

Rachel was an avid adventurer and had a fundamental conviction that nature could replenish any loss that was felt and true beauty was natural. She loved camping, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring God’s creations because it brought her closer to him. She truly was never happier than when she was immersed in nature.

All Rachel wanted was to be the light, and that’s exactly what she was.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at noon at the Centennial Park Chapel.
• Friends may visit for a public viewing on Monday, April 18, 2016, from 6-8 p.m.
• There will also be a public viewing before the service from 10-11 a.m.
• Interment will take place in the Centennial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

Friends and family are invited to sign Rachel’s guest book by visiting Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

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September 18, 1946 — April 12, 2016

Marlene Truman Anderson, age 69, passed away April 12, 2016, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born September 18, 1946, to Lamar and Rema Clove Truman. She married Rodney R. Batt and their union was blessed with 3 beautiful daughters. They later divorced. She married Frank Anderson on February 2, 1991, in St. George, Utah.

Marlene was born in Cedar City, Utah. She had deep roots in southern Utah but grew up and lived in many different places. Montana was a place of many favorite memories. Marlene was very talented and her hobbies included painting, Jewelry making, singing and baking. She owned many different restaurants. Marlene loved spending time outdoors, whether hiking, camping, gardening or prospecting. She loved animals and had a knack for adopting strays.

Marlene and Frank loved to travel and together visited many exciting places. They traveled abroad to cities like Jerusalem. They were known to be hosts at campgrounds throughout the U.S.

Marlene was a devout Christian and had a passion for studying the King James Bible. She is survived by her husband, Frank Anderson of Adams, North Dakota, daughters: Colette Smith, St. George, Utah, Nicki Clark, Orem, Utah, and Chari Rutherford, St. George, Utah; Nine Grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Ferrol Truman (Jeanette), Missouri, Larry Truman (Cathy), Mesquite, Nevada, and Sister Linda Anderson (Greg), Sunriver, Utah.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Janice Rowberry.

Funeral Services

• A visitation will be held Monday, April 18, 2016, at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, from 9:30-11 a.m.
• A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery, 575 E. 100 North, Enterprise, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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December 3, 1941 — April 15, 2016

Karen Rae Graff Crosby, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by 3 generations of family on April 15, 2016, in St. George, Utah. She was born December 3, 1941, in St. George, Utah to Grant Allen and Florence Dorene Tolley Graff.

Karen was raised in Santa Clara, Utah where she attended school locally. She married Charles William Crosby on December 6, 1958, in Santa Clara, Utah. Together they had 5 children and raised their family in Middleton, Utah.

Karen loved going for a ride on scenic backways. She enjoyed baking and making candy. She was a talented quilter.

After her children were raised she went to work as a waitress at Paulas Cazuela. There she forged many lifelong friendships.

Karen loved her family. She especially loved being a grandmother. She made a great effort to gather family together for parties and reunions.

Karen had a witty sense of humor, but never at the expense of others. Through her illness she always remained hopeful. Close friends and relatives often referred to Karen as “strong and independent” of that she was proud.

She is survived by her children, Lori Hutchings (Wayne) of Provo, Utah, Kyle (Shanna) of St. George, Utah, Shannon Montano (Rick) of Santa Clara, Utah, Gary Allen of Reno, Nevada, Tyler (Mona) of St. George, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Algene “Spud” Graff (Dixon) and William T. Graff (Ann).

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and brother, David Graff.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. and also Wednesday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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May 15, 1931 — April 13, 2016

Ruby Robinson Bauer returned home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2016. Ruby was Born on May 15 1931, in Cedar City, Utah to Sarah Lydia Topham, and Ernest Calvin Robinson of Paragonah Utah. She Graduated from Parowan High School in 1949. She then moved to Cedar City where she worked and eventually met and married her eternal companion Forrest (Bud) Bauer. Bud and Ruby were sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Temple on March 12, 1957. After they were married they made their home in Cedar City where they worked side by side on the family farm and raising their 4 children. Ruby spent her life serving not only her own family but many others as well.

Ruby was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were she spent many years serving in various organizations and was Relief Society President on 4 different occasions. She and Bud also served two service missions at the local LDS Bishop’s Store House. Ruby loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and was a faithful daughter of her Heavenly Father throughout her entire life.

Ruby loved spending time with her family. Some of the family’s favorite memories included Hot Dog roasts on the family property south of Cedar City, picnics on the rocks of Zion and mostly time spent at the Cabin on Kolob making cherished memories that we will be forever grateful for.

Ruby is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Forrest Q ( Bud) Bauer, and her four children: Danette (Manny) Amankwa of Cedar City Utah,  Cal (Joni) Bauer of Santa Clara Utah, Ryan (Anette) Bauer of Cedar City, Utah and RaLinda (Tyler) Seegmiller of Cedar City Utah, her Grandchildren: Gabe, Ariel, Simeon, & Malabry Amankwa, Josslyn (Leach), Jordan Bauer, James (Shauna), Darin and Nate Erickson, Tessa (Singelton), Nichole, Brady, and Erica Bauer, and Kinsley Seegmiller, also, three Great Children: Natalie and Dax Leach, and Jeremy Erickson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters, as well as many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Funeral Services

• Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday April 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Old Rock Church 75 E. Center St. Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Monday, April 18, from 6-8 p.m., and again on Tuesday, April 19, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Online condolences can be made at Southern Utah Mortuary online.

The family wishes to thank Alliance Hospice for the loving care they provided our wife and mother in her last weeks. A special thank you to Hannah Price, Ethan Bunker, and KC Fatheringham.

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June 6, 1929 — April 15, 2016

Dawna Vee Tucker Mathews of St. George, Utah, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her family April 15, 2016, as the result of cancer.

Dawna was born June 6, 1929, to Anthon Lund and Vivian Madsen Tucker in Heiner, Utah, where her father worked as a bookkeeper for the Railroad. When Dawna was a young girl the family which now included her two brothers Roger and Ted moved to Salt Lake City where she was raised Dawna a bright young woman graduated in the top of her class from South High. She went on to the University of Utah with an interest in accounting and also attended LDS Business College where she learned shorthand to secure a secretarial job to support herself in school.

Dawna was hired as a secretary/bookkeeper by Boyles Brothers Drilling Company the largest core drilling company in the world at the time. Here she met the lifetime love of hers a shy handsome young man Stanton L. “Bud” Mathews. They were married July 16, 1951.

Bud and Dawna, who continued to do bookkeeping work for the company, were moved often while a young family. The family consisted of Stanton Terry, Gregory Neal and was completed with the birth of their 3rd son Fred Vaughn Mathews while the family lived in the then small southern Utah town of Cedar City.

The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1962, when Bud accepted an executive position with the company.

Dawna was able to stay home to raise her three boys who will forever hold the image of Dawna with the ever present book in her hand waiting to greet them and talk about the school day. Dawna had a lifelong love of reading. It was not unusual throughout her life for Dawna to read two to three books a week. Not surprisingly Dawna enjoyed a number of book clubs throughout her life. It is misleading to think Dawna led a sedate life of reading as she was athletic as well and enjoyed tennis as a young woman, bowling on championship wining women’s league teams while raising her sons and picking up golf and often wining in women’s tournaments when Bud retired and the two of them moved to St George, Utah, in 1982.

Into Bud’s retirement Dawna continued with her lifelong enjoyment with bookkeeping. She returned to that work to help support her three sons in college and successfully put all three through Brigham Young University. In St. George Dawna was soon hired as the bookkeeper for the J.C. Penny’s store then on St George Blvd and continued until retirement December 31, 1995. where she was given a heartfelt retirement party for her work that was going to be sorely missed and the friendships. Everyone loved Dawna and working with her.

Bud and Dawna were sealed in the St George Temple, April 10, 1992. Throughout her life Dawna was active in the LDS Church holding many callings including Relief Society President for a number of years while raising her family in Phoenix.

Dawna’s loving family consists of her husband of 66 years, Bud; Sons Terry (Lisa), Orange County, California , Greg, San Diego, California, Fred (Karla), Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren Amy Parker, West Bountiful, Utah, Adriane Moffitt, Los Angeles, California, Britton Mathews, Seattle, Washington, Garret Mathews, United States Army currently Vicenza, Italy; great grandchildren Madison, Juliette, Adrianne, and Lillian, Parker, West Bountiful, Utah, Caydon, Jocelyn, and Elijah Mathews Seattle, Washington; brothers Roger (Beth) Tucker and Ted (Bonnie) Tucker, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 11 a.m. in the St. George 17th Ward Chapel, 200 W. 500 North, St. George, Utah
• Viewings will be Monday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., and on Tuesday, April 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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June 20, 1935 — April 14, 2016

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Peggy Lee Harward Benson, age 80, passed peacefully from this life on April 14, 2016, in St. George, Utah from cause’s incident to age. Peggy was born in Aurora, Utah on June 20, 1935, to William Ritch and Mabel Ogden Harward. She was the second child in a family of four children. Her love for her parents, two sisters Marilyn (Gerald) Davis, Karen Young, and brother Brian (Ilene) Harward was apparent whenever they were together.

Peggy attended Richfield High School and achieved high marks academically. She loved her group of friends in school known as the “Solar System” sisters and they got together often to enjoy each other’s company. Peggy attended Brigham Young University serving as the student body secretary and was involved in many of the school’s service clubs. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business.

Peggy met the love of her life, James Lucius Benson, while teaching at Parowan High School. They were married on June 7, 1958, in the Manti Temple. Together Peggy and Jim shared many amazing experiences including, and most importantly, serving our Heavenly Father on three separate missions to Switzerland, Austria and in the LDS Family History Center. After their missions, they served as temple workers in the St. George temple twice a week for many years. Attending the temple faithfully was a highlight in her life. In the temple was where Peggy felt the closest to her Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Peggy and Jim’s marriage was one of true love and constant concern for each other’s happiness. Their devotion and pride extended to their children and cherished posterity. She is survived by her husband, siblings, and children: Mark (Allison) Benson, Stan (Lesley) Benson, Brent (Amy) Benson, Karen (Paul) McCleary, Nathan Benson, Thomas Benson, 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She treasured the time spent with each of them.

Peggy was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different positions within the organization including serving as a stake relief society president for over ten years. She taught school at Parowan High school where she was loved and respected by students and faculty. She loved having an immaculate yard, home and garden and could make delicious bread that no one, to this day, (other than her own mother,) has yet to master.

Peggy’s legacy to her family is one of deep and never wavering devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. She served without question and sacrificed what she had to fulfill her commitments to our Heavenly Father. She worked hard at whatever task was laid before her and made sure that it was done correctly. She loved having her family around where there was lots of food, fun and games and to this day remains the (often disputed) croquet champion. Home was to be a heaven on earth, scripture study, spiritually uplifting music, and prayer along with church attendance. Her testimony of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Salvation were always strong and never wavering. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Parowan LDS 3^rd Ward Building, 90 S. Main, Parowan, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016, from 6–8 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary Parowan, 15 E. 100 North, Parowan, Utah.
• On Saturday, April 23, 2016, the viewing will be held at the Church from 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

For condolences and full can be made at Southern Utah Mortuary online.

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January 25, 1939 — April 15, 2016

Rhea Mae Rosvall Shute passed away quietly at home on April 15, 2016, in St. George, Utah attended by angels on both sides of the very thin veil separating mortality and the Spirit World. She was born to Oran and Cecile Rosvall on January 25 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah. These were goodly parents who provided for their children an enduring example of what it means to be faithful Latter-day Saints. They served six missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition, her mother sang in the Tabernacle Choir for thirty-two years.

Rhea attended schools in Salt Lake City and began her university career at the Church College of Hawaii (now BYU Hawaii). She loved from the beginning Polynesians and would later embrace many Samoans as “family.”

She married Ronald Tiffany on February 6, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple. Five children came of this marriage: Dixie Lynne (Calvin Pierce, deceased, Jim Wooten); Pamela Ann (Mitch Lord); Laura Lee (Todd Galbraith); Ronald Ray; Stephen Edward Tiffany (Celeste). While raising her children, Rhea attended Brigham Young University and was graduated in Elementary Education and began a seventeen-year career teaching third grade students in the Alpine School District.

Through the years she associated with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and often taught in various local chapters. She faithfully served in a variety of Church callings including twice as a Relief Society President.

She traveled extensively with her career army husband and lived in a number of places in the United States as well as on the Island of Okinawa and in Germany. She enjoyed traveling and getting acquainted with people and places.

Later in life, she was divorced. During this period of time she continued to care for her ailing mother as well as fully immersing herself in Family History and Genealogy work. She became expert in indexing.

It was during this time that she met and married R. Wayne Shute. They were sealed together on August 15, 2012, in the St. George Temple. In their nearly four years of marriage, they enjoyed a myriad of interesting and challenging experiences: They enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon visiting a number of LDS Church History sites including in and around Palmyra and Fayette, New York, the Sacred Grove, Adam-ondi-Ahman, Liberty Jail, and the Kansas City Temple.

On three separate trips, they traveled to British Columbia, Canada where Wayne was raised; they traveled to Hawaii on three occasions; they spent two weeks touring Samoa; they spent a wonderful week in Fiji; they toured the Holy Land; and recently enjoyed a cruise of a number of Mediterranean islands. Most recently, they completed a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brisbane, Australia.

Rhea is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Gene (Pat). She is survived by her children and three brothers, Craig (Shari), Hal (Brenda) and Terry Rosvall (Patty); 27 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Sunset Stake Center, 100 N. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Family and friends may greet Wayne and other family members beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Relief Society Room of the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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September 30, 1927 — April 8, 2016

Joyce Marie Bennett Cottrell, age 88, passed away on April 8, 2016, in Hemet, California. She was born September 30, 1927, to Clarence Vaughn and Prudence Ellen Bennett. She married Calvin Grover Cottrell in Long Beach, California.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr., St. George, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-24454.

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May 25, 1957 — April 18, 2016

Cheryl Lee Rowley Tolley, 58, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016, in St. George, Utah, from complications of pneumonia.

Cheryl was born on May 25, 1957, to Ivan D. and Barbara Tanner Rowley in Milford, Utah.  She attended grade school in Milford, had many friends, and grew up in a great neighborhood.  She moved with her family to Beaver, Utah in 1969 and attended Beaver High School.  She enjoyed school and loved her classmates and being a member of the drill team.  She graduated from Beaver High School in 1975 and was married to Keith White that summer.  Together they had three children, Preston, Angie, and Mindy.  They later divorced and Cheryl moved to St. George, Utah.

Cheryl met and married Scott Tolley on June 24, 1989.  He brought two children to the marriage, Brock and Marci.

Cheryl loved her family, friends and co-workers and adored her grandchildren.  She loved to support and cheer for her grandkids in whatever activity they were involved in.  She enjoyed weekly lunch dates with her son and spending time with her daughter.  She also enjoyed going to lunch with her parents and her aunts with whom she had a special relationship.  Cheryl was a wonderful cook and was always trying and tweaking new recipes.  Cheryl was loved by so many and will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her husband Scott of St. George, Utah; children, Preston (Kami) White of Enoch, Utah, and Angie (Troy) Monroe of St. George Utah; step-children, Brock (Tammy) Tolley of Provo, Utah, and Marci (Al) Bedingfield of Eagle Mountain, Utah; parents, Ivan and Barbara Rowley of Cedar City and mother-in-law JoAnn Tolley of Nephi, Utah; brothers, Rodney (Kathy) Rowley of Draper, Utah, and Kyle (Patricia) Rowley of Manti, Utah, and 20 grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her daughter Mindy White and grandson TJ Monroe.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the intensive care unit at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George for their kind and gentle care of mom.  

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Slickrock Ward Chapel, 2434 E. Riverside Dr., St. George
• There will be a viewing Thursday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. and also Friday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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August 24, 1942 — April 6, 2916

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Sheila Gardner Rose left this earth Wednesday, April 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with dementia. To all who had the joy of having Sheila in their lives, her passing is a great loss.

Sheila was born August 24, 1942, to Kumen and Naida Gardner in Cedar City, Utah. From the very beginning Sheila was full of life and not a believer in all things traditional. She was never one to believe that her role was to be subservient simply because she was a woman. As a result, she was always working to improve herself both intellectually and physically. Her joy of learning led her to study anthropology, eventually earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977. Sheila was also devoted to physical health as she ran five to ten miles a day, and biked just as many until just a few years ago.

Sheila married Gerald C. Wood, and they were later sealed in the St. George Temple. She and Jerry had four children together. They later divorced. Sheila worked hard to raise and provide as a legal secretary. In 1984 she was chosen to be the Trial Court Executive in the fifth district. She served in that role until the late eighties when she went to work for the Juvenile Court as a probation officer. Her excellence in that role is demonstrated by the numerous testimonials, including letters to the editor, from former probationers testifying to the positive impact she made in their lives.

Sheila had a testimony of Jesus Christ and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in several positions throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by her children: Lee (Linda) Wood of Cedar City, Utah; Heidi (Les) White of Cedar City, Utah; Stephanie (Craig) Davidson of Heber City, Utah; and Travis Wood of Salt Lake City, Utah; her brothers: Dayne (Elizabeth) Gardner of Cedar City, Utah; Eric (Marion) Gardner of Holiday, Utah; Paul (Barbara) Gardner of Plantersville, Texas; and Neil (Anne Marie) Gardner of Lahaina, Hawaii; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents Kumen and Naida Gardner.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar West Stake Center, 725 S. 1100 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will also be held Wednesday morning, April 13, 2016, at the Stake Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Online condolences can be made atwww.sumortuary.com.

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