Feb. 12, 1932 — May 23, 2016

Laurel Woodbury Mickelson, age 84, passed away on May, 23 in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 12, 1932, at 12:45 p.m. She was the 13th child and the 11th girl of John Taylor and Nimzar Gagosian Woodbury. She also had four half-siblings.

Her family was very close and always gave Laurel support and advice throughout her life. She insisted on family get-togethers. Laurel was a very determined person, and she always studied each decision she made carefully.

Laurel married Peter LaMar Mickelson nine months after he went home and told his mother he had seen the girl he was going to marry.

Laurel lived in Las Vegas for many years and was quite accomplished in music, singing and piano. She had lessons in all of them and also taught them. She loved to dance and dragged Pete along to go square dancing, ballroom dancing, and lessons inodern dance. Laurel enjoyed writing. She kept a diary from the age of 8 and especially enjoyed writing poems and songs. She wrote a lullaby and a baptism song she sang at her grandchildren’s baptisms. She even sang for the mayor of an English town.

Laurel was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the gospel and contributed to the church in all ways.

She was active in always searching for a way to serve others. Laurel lived a life of charity, compassion, unselfishness and love for everyone. She always looked for the good in people and refused to see the negative.

She is survived by her children: Kerry (Yvonne) Mickelson, Donna (Louie) Servin, Julie (McKay) Hafen, Jana Peterson, Peter Aaron and Jody; 28 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter LaMar, a daughter, Ruth McHugh, and daughter-in-law, Lori Mickelson.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Washington 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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Nov. 22, 1974 — May 22, 2016

Michael Brent Allred, age 41, rose upon the horizon of a perfect endless day on May 22, in St. George, Utah. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend. He was born in West Valley, Utah, on Nov. 22, 1974, to Sharlene Lefler and Rick Allred.

He worked for Andrus Trucking for 8 years where he was loved by all who he came in contact with. Anyone who got to know Mike knew he had a heart of gold; he was always willing to give all that he had to help others.

His passions in life were fishing, hunting, restoring cars with his older brother Arty, bowling and playing sports like baseball and basketball. He loved any music with bass that he could play loudly on his subwoofers, but most of all, he loved spending time with family.

He is survived by his mother, Sharlene Imes; daughter, Kassidy, and son, Zack; older siblings, Tonya Stewart and Arty Allred; younger sisters, April Taylor and Erica Bown.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Allred, Grandparents Arthur and Marjorie Allred and Grandmother Carline Lefler.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Viewing will be prior to services from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery, 300 E. Parkview Drive, Washington, 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.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/2567rxq4

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Drex Jade Taylor, 18, born and raised in Diamond Valley, Utah, returned home to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 22, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Drex attended Diamond Valley Elementary, Tonaquint Intermediate, Dixie Middle and Dixie High School.

He was a very talented young man who participated in Junior Rodeo in his very early years. He was also in 4-H, showing sheep at the Dixie Livestock Show. Drex then found his true passion and love in the sports of basketball and football. He played many years with the “Think Swish” Basketball Club and Dixie High School with basketball coach Ryan Cuff. Ryan was a true mentor whom he dearly loved and respected.

Drex was greatly influenced through his years with Dixie Junior football and Dixie High School Flyer football. His high school football coach, Andy Stokes, really took Drex under his wing and helped him through some of life’s challenges. Drex loved to be with his friends, just hanging out or hiking. He will be missed by many.

Drex is survived by his parents, Tonya and Joseph Terry of Diamond Valley, Utah, and Jade and Hanah Taylor of Washington, Utah; siblings, Taryn (Colby) Jensen, Katelyn Terry, Traysen Taylor, Kelsey, Joey and Rylan Terry, Madison and Remmi Taylor; Grandparents, Clifton and Kay Taylor of Aurora, Utah, Trena Wood and Kelly Taylor of St. George, and LeAnn Gillespie of St. George; many cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.

Thanks to all that have reached out to Drex and helped him through his 18 years on this earth. There are too many to name. Also a grateful ‘thanks’ to all the UHP and all the medical personnel who helped with the automobile accident. Words can never show our gratitude for what you have done.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, May 27,  at 11 a.m. in the Diamond Valley Stake Center, Diamond Valley, Utah.
• Viewing will be Thursday, May 26, from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George and at the Stake Center on Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services.
• 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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Dec. 30, 1938 — May 21, 2016

Garry William Martin, 77, of Washington, Utah, passed away on Saturday, May 21, after a nine-month struggle with cancer and then hospice. He was a true, loving family man, and he also loved nature and the outdoors.

Garry was born in Preston, Idaho, on Dec. 30, 1938, to parents Clyde and Lucile Beckstead Martin. His family, including sisters Clydene and LuDawn, moved to Pasadena, California, in the spring of 1941 when he was 3 years old.  His youngest sibling, Jim, was born there in 1946.

Garry graduated from John Muir High School in 1956 in Pasadena, California.  He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arkansas and Missouri and then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA from Cal-State University at L.A., graduating with honors and later receiving his CPA license. Garry was a veteran, having served active and reserve duty with the 63rd Army Reserve at Fort Ord and Bell, California.

Garry was married for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles temple to wife Deanna Shirley Peak on Nov. 10, 1962. While pursuing his degrees and starting a family, he worked for the United California Bank in Pasadena, Lincoln Heights, and Hollywood. After college, Garry worked for the U.S. General Accounting Office in L.A., traveling for audits in the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America.

Garry and Deanna raised four children: Jim, Jennifer, Jay, and Josh. Around Thanksgiving 1975, he moved his family to Boise, Idaho, for what he found was an outstanding place to raise a family and also to get back to his birth state. He worked for Boise Cascade Corporation for ten years as an Internal Auditor/CPA and also a Division Controller. The mid-1980’s brought downsizing at Boise Cascade Corp., so Garry returned to his government roots as an auditor in Diamond Bar, California, and Crystal City, Virginia. He ended his professional career working as CFO for the Dallas VA Hospital in Texas.

Garry and Deanna retired to the St. George, Utah, area around 2004 to be near his mother, father and brother’s family. There they found many great friends over the years.After 50 years of marriage, his sweet wife Deanna passed in 2013 due to her own struggles with cancer and also depression. His love, patience and understanding were instrumental throughout much of Deanna’s adult life.

Garry welcomed a new miracle from the past back into his life when he married Beverly Jean Funk Stine in the San Diego temple July 20, 2013.  Beverly was a former girlfriend of Garry’s in the late 1950’s and had recently lost her own husband, Jan Stine of nearly 50 years to cancer.  Her love and help was invaluable to each of them and their families.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lucile; sister LuDawn; and wife Deanna.  

He is survived by his wife Beverly and the Stine family; children Jim and Tammy Wolf Martin, Jennifer Martin Eliason and Dr. Steve Eliason, Jay and Cristy Trocosso Martin, Josh and Amy Ouzts Martin; sister Clydene Martin Potruch; and brother Jim and wife Jacquie, as well as 15 loving grandchildren; Cole, Jake, Trent, Avery, Charlie, Shannon, Julie, Rebecca, Shelly, Brian, Jenny, Jamie, Madison, Tyler and Blake.

Funeral Services

• Garry’s funeral will be held at the Buena Vista Stake Center on Fairway Drive in Washington, Utah, at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, with a viewing to be held shortly before.

Thanks to all those who helped Garry call this a sort of “graduation, and mission accomplished!” His family wishes to thank Beverly and the wonderful Stine family for their love and care, his favorite (only) brother Jim and wife Jacquie, his sister Clydene Martin Potruch, his Ward and Stake family — especially home teacher Kent — and former Bishop Wilson, friends and family near and far, and also the kind and generous doctors, nurses and caregivers who helped him through so much.   

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 22, 1926 — May 20, 2016

June Rae Nelson, 89, passed away Friday, May 20, in Hurricane, Utah. She was born June 22, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, to loving parents Frank Lyman Gillespie and Blanche Elnora Lemmon. June was the youngest of their eleven children.

Her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when she was 16. She attended Las Vegas High School. On June 16, 1946, she married Lawrence “Larry” Raymond Nelson, Jr., the love of her life. They were married 62 years until his passing in 2008. They had five children whom they loved very much. She was a full-time homemaker and kept a beautiful home.

She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many positions in all organizations. They moved to St. George, Utah, where they lived for 28 years.

June is preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and baby boy, Frank. She is survived by her children: Linda (Steve) Heidelberg, Kathleen Dickman, Lawrence “Ray” (Gail) Nelson, III and Richard (Joni) Nelson; 15 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the Beehive Homes in Hurricane, Utah, for the loving care they gave our mother in her last days.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary.
• Interment will be in the St. George 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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Feb. 7, 1929 — May 22, 2016

Preston Rees Merrell, age 87, passed away the morning of May 22 at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah. He was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Brigham City, Utah, to Dr. William Rees Merrell and Vera Preston Merrell.  

Preston grew up and attended schools in Brigham City. He had a deep love of the area and always considered it home. He married Joyce Warren, and their union was blessed with a daughter, Lisa, and a son, David. The two later divorced. After graduating high school, Preston followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a physician. His medical education and career started at the University of Utah from 1947-1951 where he did his pre-med requirements, graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor’s degree, with a major in vertebral Zoology and a minor in Chemistry.  

He continued his education at Washington University from 1951-1955. There he received his medical degree. He was a resident physician at Salt Lake General Hospital from 1955-1956. He then served as Co-Chief Resident at St. Louis Children’s hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, from 1956-1957. Preston served our country as a general family and pediatric physician for the U.S. Navy in Barstow, California. He was a Lt. Junior Grade.  

In 1962, he moved to Upland, California, and started his practice. He remained a dedicated doctor to his patients until 1996. Preston loved being a physician and was the kind of doctor who was always there for his patients and families.  

Preston married Shirley Elaine Goodman, Aug. 6, 1976, and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years together. That same day, Preston welcomed Shirley’s daughter, Christine, into his family.

Preston is survived by his dedicated wife, Shirley; daughters: Lisa Usher (John) and Christine Jennison; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his only sibling, Arlene Hutchinson of Brigham City, Utah.  

He is preceded in death by his son, David Merrell, and grandson, William Merrell.

Funeral Services

• A Graveside Service will be held May 31 at 11 a.m. in the Brigham City Cemetery, 495 W. 500 South, Brigham City, 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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Feb. 4, 1917 — May 23, 2016

Our beloved and loving mother, Stella Victoria Henderson, age 99, passed away Monday, May 23, in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Oglesby, Illinois, to Stanley and Josephine Rosalek Feliksiak.

Stella was raised in Moline, Illinois, where she married Emil George Blomgren on June 27, 1936. They were married for 40 years. In 1947, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Stella was active with the ladies group at Sacred Heart Catholic church and worked for ModeOday in Salt Lake City.  They moved to San Rafael, California, and then to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked for Montgomery Wards and Dillard’s department stores. Emil passed away at age 64 on July 28, 1976.

Stella enjoyed bowling and loved to go dancing, which is where she met Charles Henderson who became her dance partner, and they married on Sept. 1, 1989.

She enjoyed her family and loved the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Stella had three brothers: Mathew, John, and Edward, all deceased, and two sisters: Josephine Coleman, deceased, and Francis Marzorati of Moline, Illinois.

Stella is survived by daughters Nancy Woodmansee (Dave) of St. George, Utah; Janet Wehinger (Bill) of Boulder, Colorado; and sons Donald Blomgren (Karen) and Bill Blomgren, both of Apache Junction, Arizona. She has 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services and interment will be Tuesday, May 31, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona.

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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Oct. 21, 1950 — May 28, 2016

Charles “Harry” Powell, resident of Ivins, Utah, passed away May 28. Harry was born Oct. 21, 1950, to Ernest Fredrick Powell and Elizabeth Mae (Ohmam) Powell. Leading to his passing, he was surrounded by friends and family.

Harry was a door gunman in the 4th Battalion 31st Infantry 196th Infantry Brigade Delta Company. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his services in Vietnam on Aug. 17, 1969.

Harry spent 21 years in the company of the Alano club, where he gained many lifelong friends. The support he gained while in their company meant a lot to him.

Harry loved the Denver Broncos and working as a mason.

He is survived by siblings Tom Powell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Chris Alder (Mike) DeGrant of Denver, Colorado; and Sherriee Alder; his children, Nikki Powell Norris of Vancouver, Washington; Randi Powell of Cedar City, Utah; Tina Powell of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Ryan Codie (Maddie) Powell of Taylorsville, Utah; and his grandchildren, Braylon Bjorkman of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Rhyin Powell of Taylorsville, Utah.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Powell and Elizabeth Alder; his brothers, Freddy Powell and Russel Alder; and his sister Cindy Alder.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery, Ivins, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Ryan Powell, Taylorsville, Utah 84129.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Alano Club, Desert Ridge Baptist Church. A special ‘thank you’ to the staff (Rayan and Melissa) at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.

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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Nov. 16, 1927 — May 23, 2016

Our wonderful mother, grandmother and friend Dorothy Secrist Urie, age 88, passed away on May 23, in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on Nov. 16, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Clifford Moroni and Deseret Lorenta Williams Secrist.

Dorothy attended Branch Agriculture College, now SUU. She had many jobs throughout her life working at State Bank, as a Wal-Mart greeter and as a reading Grandmother at East Elementary. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she enjoyed being a Relief Society teacher and working in the library.

Dorothy loved baking, bowling, Adagio Dancing and growing beautiful flowers in her yard. She enjoyed going to the temple and to the mountains with family and friends. She was a member and a past President of L.O.E. Dorothy always looked nice and neat! She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was very proud of all of them.

Dorothy is survived by her children Donna Urie of South Jordan, Utah; D. Ray (Becki) Urie of Ryndon, Nevada; Russell (Michelle) Urie of Carlin, Nevada; and daughter-in-law Ellen Urie of Cedar City, Utah; along with eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Secrist and Dessie Buffington; her son Dale Urie; daughter-in-law Carmen Riccardi; brothers Harold, Ralph and Dale Secrist; and sister Betty Macfarlane.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Stake Center, 155 E 400 South, Cedar City, Utah.
• A viewing will be held at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah, on Tuesday evening May 31, from 6-7 p.m.
• A viewing will be held at the Stake Center on Wednesday morning, June 1, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Southern Utah Mortuary.

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

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Dec. 4, 1928 — May 23, 2016

Maurine “Mo” Webb, 87, passed away quietly in her sleep on May 23. She was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Midland, Texas, to Lynn B. and Martha Angie Raley DeArman. She married Conrad C. Webb. He preceded her in death.

Maurine attended Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas, earning two degrees and a high school teaching certificate. Her school teaching career spanned 30 years. She taught public school in Texas, Florida, Guam, Hawaii and Georgia.

She served her country briefly in the Women’s Medical Specialist Corps as a therapist during the Korean Conflict.

A widow for many years, she was active in the Order of the Eastern Star serving as the Worthy Matron in two states. She also held membership in The Social Order of the Beauceant and acted as Queen of the Daughter of the Nile in 1985. Most recently, she was active in the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers. Maurine was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 100 in Hurricane, Utah.

Maurine was a resident of Hurricane, Utah, for 17 years, and last year she moved to Arizona to be near family.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in several callings.

She will be mourned greatly by her family and friends.

She is survived by the Webb Families of Central California and East Texas; a sister, Martha Mudd; 2 brothers, Lynn De Arman and Sam DeArman; nieces Eleanor Kirkpatrick, Jodi Heap and Kennis Maurine Isaacson; nephews Mike Kirkpatrick, Ed Gilliland and Bryce Kirkpatrick; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m. in the Hurricane 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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July 11, 1934 — May 26, 2016

John Henry Von Ohlen passed away May 26, 2016, at his home in St. George, Utah.

John is survived by his wife, Mari Ann, and his children; Kathy Gonzales, Bill (Sonja) Von Ohlen and Patrice (Jerry) Fuchs, as well as his sister, Karen (Bill) Grunst, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

John was born on July 11, 1934, in Mason City, Iowa, to Edward & Lillian Von Ohlen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russell Von Ohlen.

John served in the 82^nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. Following his service in the military he received a degree in mechanical engineering and spent his entire career working for IBM.  John was a Senior Engineering Manager and received an Excellence Award for his management role in the development of the floppy disk.

Funeral Services

• A Memorial Mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 10 a.m.

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

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

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of John to your local Alzheimer’s organization.

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October 29, 1931 — May 31, 2016

Leon J Rowley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother left his earthly home and entered eternity on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was born in Provo, Utah, October 29, 1931, the first child of Joseph Hyrum and Zenda Wentz Rowley.

Leon was raised in Orem, Utah, attending Spencer Elementary, Lincoln Junior and Senior High School. He served as junior class president and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.

Immediately after high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a ground radio operator in Okinawa for 10 months during the Korean War.

He married Fay Griffiths June 19, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple and they made their first home in Tampa, Florida, where Leon was stationed at Mac Dill Air Force Base. After an honorable discharge from the military, he moved his family back to Utah.

He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education. For the next 36 years he taught at Lincoln Junior High, Provo High and Timpview High Schools impacting the lives of the students he taught.  He enjoyed his profession and was well loved by all who had the privilege of working with him.

He is survived by his wife, Fay; children: Jolene Cannon (Eldon), Virginia Ford (Brandon), Thomas Leon (JoLynn), Daniel James (Allyson,) John Scott (Tish), Robert Wayne (Crystal); 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and brothers, Kent and Evan Rowley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Merlin W Rowley.

Funeral Service

• Friends may call at Metcalf Mortuary in St. George, Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 7-9 p.m. or Friday, June 3, at Olpin Sundberg Mortuary, 495 S. State in Orem from 7-9p.m. and Saturday June 4, at 10 a.m.
• Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday with interment at East Lawn Memorial in Provo, 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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Aug. 27, 1941 — May 31, 2016

Jasper Philip Eves, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31. The eldest of four children, he was born in American Fork, Utah, on Aug. 27, 1941, to Jasper and Sarah Edith Clarke Eves. Phil had many fond memories of his loving parents and treasured his memories of them both very deeply.

From 1961 to 1963, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the French East Mission spending most of his time in Belgium. On June 25, 1965, in the Los Angeles Temple, Phil was married and sealed to Karen Barbara Holder. Phil’s pride and joy was his beautiful wife, Karen, and their five wonderful children.

Phil loved his country deeply and served in the Utah Army National Guard and California Air Force National Guard. He became a policeman in the Arcadia Police Department in California. After a few years on the police force, he decided to complete his bachelor’s degree and then applied to law school at U.C. Davis. Upon finishing his schooling and passing the California Bar, he began his professional career in 1973 in the D.A.’s office in Ventura County.

In 1978, he longed to give his children a small town upbringing like his. He took a leap of faith and moved his family to Parowan, Utah. He passed the real estate exam and sold real estate while waiting to pass the Utah Bar.  He went into private law practice for several years where he made many friends in the legal community. He was appointed a Circuit Court judge in 1985 by Gov. Norman Bangerter. Phil served in many capacities and many communities during his 20 years on the bench. After he resigned as a judge, he became a mediator and retired in July 2015.

Phil was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in various callings including bishop and high councilman. He loved people and was always willing to help others. He also loved music and enjoyed performing in community choirs and local plays.

Phil is survived by his wife, Karen Eves; his siblings: Carolyn Cole, David Eves and Robert Eves; his five children (spouses): Cindy (Ray) Allton, Jason (Liza) Eves, James (Kimberly) Eves, Michael (Melissa) Eves and Anthony (Jaye) Eves; seventeen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Sarah Edith Clarke Eves.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at the Parowan 3^rd Ward Chapel, 100 S. Main St., Parowan, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Southern Utah Mortuary.

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

Grandpa Phil, you are and will always be the hero of our family. Love you forever!

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December 18, 1971 — May 31, 2016

Kevin Don Tea passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2016, after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born December 18, 1971, to Randall M. and Lorraine Farnsworth Tea.  He was the eldest of 7 children.  He married Sydney-Lyn Ottley, June 30, 2007, in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.  

Kevin was raised in Kirtland, New Mexico, until he was a young adult.  After graduating from high school, he served a two-year mission in Iowa.  Kevin decided to attend Utah Valley State College after his mission and earned a degree in business management.  

Once he finished college, he worked several types of jobs, including Home Depot, but he found his dream job when he was hired as an account manager for Color Spot Nurseries.  There he worked with his love of plants, flowers and trees.  Kevin had the best green thumb and shared his love and talents with his neighbors and friends.  Throughout his life, Kevin served selflessly and was a shining example of Christ-like love.  

He is survived by his wife, Sydney-Lyn; daughters, Kaleialoha and Kauikealani of St. George, Utah; parents, Randall and Lorraine Tea, St. George, Utah; six siblings, Jody, Monique, Destiny, Cameron, Marché and Geren.  He is also survived by his grandmother, Mona Tea, Roswell, New Mexico; in-laws, Guy and Beverly Heder, St. George, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Bloomington Hills LDS Stake Center, 1130 W. Brigham Rd., St. George, Utah 
• Visitations will be held Friday June 3, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S.  Bluff St., St. George, Utah, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 12-1:30 p.m., prior to services at the Stake Center
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah

Kevin’s family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the Intermountain Health Care Medical Team for the loving care given to him throughout his illness.  

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

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December 1, 1923 — May 31, 2016

Clye L. Rowley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Clye was born December 1, 1923, in Green River, Utah, to Lorenzo Leroy Rowley and Ada Mae Lance Rowley. Clye’s mother died when he was two years old. While he was growing up, he had several stepmothers and his family moved a lot. He lived in Hiawatha, Moab, Old LaSalle and finally Salt Lake City.

Clye had a variety of jobs in his younger days. In 1941, he and his dad went to California where his dad worked at Camp Roberts as a carpenter and Clye worked in the almond orchards and grain fields. He worked there for three months and came back to Salt Lake City. His uncle, Von Rowley got him a job working in Walt Bloomfield’s Top Shop.

After that he worked for Streator Chevrolet, where he bought his first car; a 1931 Chevrolet for twelve dollars. It was all in pieces and it took him a week to put it together and get it running. He then went to work at the Ogden Arsenal. From there to the Naval Supply Depot, but soon grew tired of the drive from Salt Lake especially in bad weather. Next, driving truck for Pacific Fruit. Clye and some of his friends would go roller skating at the S & M Roller Rink in Granger, Utah where he met his future wife, Dorene Warr.

Clye enlisted in the Navy on May 13, 1943. He was on a destroyer ship named Gansevort. They sailed to Pearl Harbor, then to the Suva Fiji Islands, and then to New Zealand. They were in a task force which picked up a load of Marines and went to the New Hebrides Islands. They were there for three days. Then they took the Marines to the invasion of the Gilbert Islands. It took about three weeks to secure the Islands. Then they came back to San Francisco to have some turbines replaced on his ship. At this time he received a two-week leave.

He returned to Salt Lake City and he and Dorene were married on February 1, 1944. This year they celebrated 72 years of marriage! After the war, he went to work for his uncle Von at Rowley’s Top Shop in Murray, Utah. At about this time he built a small garage house in Granger on a piece of property that Dorene’s mother and father had given them for a wedding present. They lived in the garage house for two or three years while Clye built their new house.

Next he worked for Jacks Top Shop in Salt Lake. For extra money he would buy a broken or wrecked car and fix it up to sell. About 1952, Clye bought a boat that needed the whole interior done and needed paint. He worked hard and made a nice boat out of it. He named the boat “Driftwood”. Clye, Dorene, and their kids spent many weekends boating on Utah Lake, Pineview Reservoir, Bear Lake, and the Kennecott Duck Club. In 1959, he decided to start his own business. He named the business Utah Auto Trim which was located at 2906 So. State Street. He operated this upholstery business until 1974. He decided that this was a good time to retire; at least part time.

In the summer months he would work for either Jack’s Top Shop or Ute’s Top Shop. Then about October or November, he and Dorene would load up their trailer and with several of their friends head South to Arizona for the winter. In 1968, Clye and Dorene bought a piece of property above Oakley on The Weber River at The Beaver Springs Ranch. Clye built a nice “A” frame cabin that they and their children and grandchildren enjoyed summer and winter. In 1995, Clye and Dorene decided they would like to live a little farther south. They sold their house in Granger and bought a very nice home in Hurricane, Utah and have truly loved living there.

When Clye finally decided it was too much work to hookup the trailer and go south, he would always say “Well my old patio is looking better all the time.” In his younger days he liked to camp, fish, and hunt. In the latter years he and Dorene liked to travel. Clye truly was part of The Greatest Generation.

Clye is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, William Leslie and Olga Christina Warr; sister, Ginger Smith; and daughter-in-law, Elaine Rowley. He is survived by wife, Dorene; children: Jerry Clye (Sandra), Darel Lee, and Lisa (Andrew) Irwin; brothers: Kent (Leola), Farrel, and Boyd; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Hurricane City Cemetery, 255 E. 600 North Hurricane, 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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February 23, 1938 — May 29, 2016

James Everette Gunter, age 78, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016. He was born February 23, 1938, in Pace, Mississippi to Robert George Gunter and Mary Belle Alexander Gunter. He married Elaine Phyllis Williams Guerue on October 7, 1964, in St. George, Utah.  They were later sealed for Time and all Eternity in the St. George Temple.  They later divorced in 1992.

“Jimmy” Gunter was raised in Las Vegas since he was 2 years old. He loved growing up in Vegas with his older brothers and his life-long friends. He raised his family in the mountains outside of Las Vegas, Nevada and later in Hurricane, Utah. He enjoyed the outdoors and all of its many activities, especially fishing! He also loved traveling and he took numerous vacations, almost yearly, to the west coast with the family. He was hard working and had unconditional love and loyalty to everyone.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union of Nevada and drove for Nevada Ready Mix for over 20 years until his retirement in 1993. After retiring he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and caring for his dogs, and his many children and grandchildren became his hobbies and source of great happiness.

He is survived by his children, James Gunter of Hurricane, Utah, David Gunter of Hurricane, Utah, and Michael Gunter(Amber) of Logan, Utah; his stepdaughters, Debra Campbell (David) of Hurricane, Utah, Willa Lebaron (Andy) of LaVerkin, Utah, Shirley Nilsen (David) of Boulder City, Nevada, and Peggy Gilbert of Hurricane, Utah; his brother, Leslie Don Gunter of Pahrump, Nevada; and his nieces and nephews.

He had 29 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above; 2 older brothers, Buck Gunter and Bob Gunter; and his son, Robert Gunter.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be June 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff Street St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 1-2 p.m., prior to services.
• Interment will take place in the Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mike Gunter, 1069 Thrushwood Dr., Logan, Utah, 84321

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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Janice Lee Bohn, age 73, passed away May 30, 2016, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  She was born in Washington, D.C., to Alva Robert and Marie Violet Pettay Matlack.

She was an LPN, volunteered at the Police Department and was the Office Manager for the Bethel Baptist Church in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Jan was an avid reader and a devout Christian. She was very organized, remembering birthdays and planning family events.

She is survived by: daughter, Julie Towne; son, Dennis (Robbie) Bohn; daughter-in-law Tara (David) Bohn; grandchildren, Jennifer, Travis Julianna, Brett, James, Dwayne, Christa, Ashley, and Ryan; her sisters, Peggy Goodsell, Kathy Kahus and Kellie Hafen; her brother, Randy Weazer.

She was preceded in death by two sons, David Bohn, Douglas Bohn and brother, Mark Weaver.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016,  at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Visitation will be 9 to 10 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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July 5, 1939 — June 4, 2016

Deni Luelle Staheli, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Dammeron Valley, Utah, on June 4. She was born on July 5, 1939, in Juneau, Alaska, to Robert Dean Rossiter and Virginia Ann Bardi.

Deni was raised by her grandmother, Luelle Betts, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her grandmother rescued her from an orphanage as a baby and devoted her life to her care. Her grandmother’s service and compassion played a significant role in Deni’s life, and she followed her example by a life of service and love to so many.

Deni graduated high school in 1957. She married Paul Eugene Kuhn in August 1957. Together they had eight children. Deni considered the raising of her family to be her greatest accomplishment and joy.

In April 1992, she married Dr. Clark John Staheli. Side by side, they served patients in St. George and surrounding communities for 40 years. Deni was passionate about being a nurse and serving others.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities. She had a deep love for music and displayed this love by serving as an organist and pianist for 65 years. Deni and Clark also served an LDS Medical Mission for 2 ½ years.

Deni was skilled, intelligent and hard working. She was an avid reader and loved to learn new things; whatever she learned, she mastered.

Later in her life, Deni had many physical challenges. She had an aneurysm and three strokes. She worked tirelessly to re-learn to walk, talk, write, play the piano and sing. She never gave up. Even after her aneurysm and stroke, in 1993 she set her mind to run the St. George Marathon and successfully completed it.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be remembered for her kindness and selfless service.  She will be dearly missed and will be forever in our hearts.

Deni is survived by her husband, Clark Staheli; her children: Peri (Cresent) Hardy, Kerwin (Lily) Kuhn, Karolyn (Brad) Vowles, Darl (Heidi) Kuhn, Arvin (Michelle) Kuhn, Rex Kuhn, Lance Kuhn and Kristi (Lance) Jackson; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Luelle Betts; her father, Robert Dean Rossiter; and her mother, Virginia Ann Bardi.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at the Diamond Valley Stake Center, 1784 W. Diamond Valley Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Thursday, prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the Veyo 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.  

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic, 1036 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, Utah, 84790, (435) 656-0022.

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Dr. David R. Kramer, M.D., of St George, Utah, passed away on Sunday, June 5, at the age of 63. David had an extraordinary career. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Utah, he served as a physician in the United States Air Force while living on the island of Crete.

After the Air Force, David practiced as an ER physician in Las Vegas, Nevada, then eventually returned to the University of Utah to become a psychiatrist, after which he started a private practice in St George.

Though challenged throughout his life with Type 1 Diabetes, David couldn’t be stopped. During his life, he pursued many passions: Ford Mustangs, horses, wind sailing, Porsche racing, boating, water skiing, traveling and so much more. But, his greatest passion was his wife, children and grandchildren, who survive him:  his devoted wife, Pamela, who took such good care of him; daughter Jennifer Piersanti and husband, Anthony, and son, Enzo (Lake Elsinore, California); daughter Randi Butler and husband, Chad (Las Vegas, Nevada); son Justin Kramer (Salt Lake City, Utah); and daughter Brooke Jensen and husband, Kyle, and daughters, Charlotte and Chloe. He is also survived by his sister Christine Morgan (Taylorsville, Utah) and brother Rob Kramer (Saratoga Springs, Utah).

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held at the Hillside Chapel, 3750 S Hillside Lane (2600 East) Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9.
• A private funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10.

Rest well, David, after a life well lived.

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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Oct. 20, 1919 — June 5, 2016

Aldus Moser Reeve, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 5. She was born on October 20, 1919, in Logan, Utah, to John Henri Moser and Aldine Wursten. She grew up in Logan where she learned to work hard and care for others throughout her long life. She graduated from cosmetology school in Riverside, California, and was an exceptional hairdresser, seamstress and chef.

Aldus was engaged throughout her life in helping others. She devoted her life to making sure her sons were raised with love and care and provided them all the essentials to have a good and fruitful life. She spared nothing in giving to her children and grandchildren, as well as serving her neighbors, friends and extended family. She traveled long distances to support and aid her family during times of need and for all the special family events. She taught her family to serve others by her sterling example of putting other people’s needs first in her life. She was tireless in her willingness to go the extra mile to help her fellow man.

Aldus served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life in numerous church callings such as Relief Society President and Counselor, Stake Employment Specialist and Temple Worker.

She is survived by her two sons: Ronald Jr. (Karen) and William (Carol); seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: John and Truman; five sisters: Maurine, Louise, Ruth, Clara and Katherine; son John; granddaughter Heather; grandson Tyler; and great-grandson Branden.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the Southgate LDS 1^st Ward Chapel, 1068 W. Chandler Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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

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