March 30, 1925 — June 2, 2016

Elwood A. “Woody” Gwilliam, age 91, passed away on June 2, in St. George, Utah. He was born March 30, 1925, in La Grande, Oregon, to Elwood A. and Dagmar Ovidie Gwilliam.

The family lived in Oregon but later moved to Boise, Idaho. Woody graduated from Boise High School then served in the Army Air Corps from 1944-1947 as a navigator, on B-17’s and B-29’s out in the Pacific. After the war, Woody returned home and attended Boise Junior College. He left after a year of college to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway.

Returning home from Norway 2 ½ years later, he married the love of his life, Donna Marie Hatch, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Sept. 14, 1951. He graduated from University of Utah in Accounting and had a career as a CPA for Ernst and Ernst, then later in his own private practice. Most of his career, he lived and worked in Southern California. He enjoyed golfing, swimming, racquetball and flying a small plane. He loved flying with the Flying Sams (Samaritans) taking doctors and nurses down to Mexico for free medical clinics.

He loved to serve others and enjoyed many church callings, serving as a Seminary teacher, Bishop and Stake Patriarch.

Donna, his wife of almost fifty years, passed away in 2001. They served as LDS senior missionaries in Norway from 1996-1997. In 2007, Woody married Gerd Weiberg, whose parents and sisters he baptized as a missionary in Norway. They traveled, enjoyed family gatherings and have many dear friends.

Woody is survived by his wife, Gerd; his children: Steven Gwilliam of St. George, Utah, Elizabeth Gibbs (Earl) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Donna Ruth Martin (David) Eden, Utah, Deborah Simpson (Howard) St. George, Utah, and David Gwilliam (Nancy) Trabuco Canyon, California. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Gwilliam (Joyce) Lafayette, California; and sister, Norma Gwilliam Brigham City, Utah; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna; grandson Garrett; his parents; and sister, Doris Thornton.  He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS Foremaster Ridge Chapel located at 912 S. 1740 East and in Newport Beach, California, on Tuesday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center located at 2150 Bonita Canyon Drive.
• Interment will be in the Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport Beach, California.

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 26, 1931 — June 6, 2016

Shirley Lorraine Whipple, 85, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born January 26, 1931, in Rupert, Idaho to Franklin and Edith Cottom Jenkins. She was later adopted by and sealed to Orval Vroman. She married John Lester Whipple on November 11, 1949 in Moses Lake, Washington. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple. John and Shirley were the parents of two children, Teresa Colleen and Jeffrey Wayne.

Shirley’s family moved around a bit, but she spent most of her youth in northern California. She graduated from Sequoia Union High School and briefly attended San Jose State College. After she and John were married they lived in Washington, California and Wyoming before settling in Boulder City, Nevada, where she lived more than 40 years. When her health began to fail she moved to St. George, Utah to be closer to her son.

Shirley was an avid reader and could often be found reading far into the night. She was a talented seamstress and delighted in making clothing. She loved to create beautiful things and her needlework creations will forever be cherished by her family. She enjoyed family history work and served many hours helping others with their research. She especially treasured the opportunity she had to serve in the Las Vegas Temple.

Shirley is survived by her son, Jeff (Robyn) Whipple of St. George, Utah and daughter, Teresa Dodd of Provo, Utah; 8 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister, her husband and one grandchild.

Funeral Services

• A graveside service will be held at the Boulder City Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada, on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m.

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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March 4, 1919 — June 7, 2016

Marjory Fullmer, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1919, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ira John and Pearl E. Mitchell Boyce. She married Doyle Gordon Fullmer on October 1, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Marjory lived in Salt Lake City, Utah; Oakland, California; Idaho Falls, Idaho; and St. George, Utah, the last of which she considered home for the last forty years. Marjory was the author of “Already To Harvest”, an avid painter, and a nurse. She was an accomplished businesswoman specializing in real estate investment. Marjory loved to play the piano, travel and enjoyed a rousing game of rummy cue.

She is survived by her children, Glen Fullmer and Robin Chesbro of Gold Canyon, Arizona; Ira and Debbie Fullmer of Leighton, Utah; Faye Jean and Raymond McPherron of Orem, Utah; Connie Fullmer of Provo, Utah; Boyce and Tina Fullmer of Plano, Texas; and John and Ryoko Fullmer of Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Ensign Stake Center, 135 A. Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• There will be an additional funeral service held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the St. George 7th Ward Chapel, 449 S. 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a visitation on Sunday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, and again on Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place at the St. George City Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Intermountain Hospice and her caregiver, Vicky Logan, for helping her final days be peaceful ones.

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 18, 2008 — June 6, 2016

Our angel was called to our Heavenly Father Monday June 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Marc Anthony Alegria was born July 18, 2008, in St. George, Utah, to parents: Marco Antonio Alegria & Elva Rios Alegria.

Anthony was raised in St. George, Utah. He enjoyed living life to the fullest. He loved playing soccer with his father and enjoyed playing games on his tablet. He was so kind to others and loved all God’s creations. He was full of happiness and loved spending every moment with his family. There was never a dull moment with Anthony. He enjoyed listening to stories and telling jokes. He loved to make everyone laugh.

Our little Anthony loved to be held by his mother while she sang to him. He was so special and smart. He always worried about others and wanted to help everyone he met. He loved sharing with family and friends. He was so ambitious, so hard working and so selfless.  He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by sisters Erica (Page) Bowler, Beronica (Brandon) Larsen, Alexis Banuelos, Monica Banuelos, Jasmin A. Alegria, Jennifer Alegria.; brother, Marco A Banuelos; and one niece and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Hermenes Abarca; uncles, Daniel Alegria and Albaro Rios Rivera; aunt Maria Rios, and many others who welcomed him lovingly.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George.
• There will be a visitation on Friday, June 10, from 5-7 p.m. and again Saturday prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Dixie Regional Medical Center, Life Flight crew, and the nurses and doctors at Sunrise Children’s Hospital.

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

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Lois passed away peacefully on the morning of June 6, 2016. She was 94. She married John Woods Lambert on September 26, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her passion in life besides her family was music. She sang bass in the Salt Lake chapter of the Sweet Adeline’s for many years and greatly enjoyed The Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

She is survived by her son, Craig (Susan) Lambert; daughter Roseann (Carey) Hnath. Her grandchildren were the crowning joy of her life. She is survived by four granddaughters: Emily (Matthew) Barrett, Susan (Brady) Postma, Alicia Lambert and Alexa Hnath; and her six great-grandchildren: Malaya Lambert, Serenade Barrett, Mileek Campbell, Masaura Campbell, Katie Barrett and John Barrett.

Thank you to Coral Desert and Bella Terra for their tender care during her last few months.

Funeral Services

• A viewing and funeral will be held on Saturday June 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George Utah.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, prior to services from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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June 2, 1936 — June 7, 2016

John Lee Cameron, 80, passed away on June 7, surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1936, in East Palestine, Ohio, to William Getty Cameron and Hannah Louise Baker. He married Bonnie Lenore Baker Oct. 7, 1958, in Bellflower, California.

He was raised in East Palestine, Ohio; Tuscan, Arizona; and South Gate, California, where he attended South Gate High School. He loved to fish, whether it was off a boat or just sitting in his chair along the shore of a lake. He also enjoyed camping and the outdoors. In his younger years, his daughters got into horses, and he became 4-H assistance and really enjoyed the horses.

His career was mostly sales where he was in the recreational vehicle business for many years in the western United States. He traveled a lot and moved a lot. In his later years, he was a realtor for ERA Brokers Consolidated in St. George, Utah, where he resided for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cameron, St George, Utah, and two daughters: Laurie (George) McGee of Ivins, Utah, and Lisa Wemple, St George, Utah. He has five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, with another on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Louise Morrison and Wilma Smith; and one brother, William Cameron.

He had a great love for dogs and had several breeds over the years. He is also survived by his Japanese Chin, Chuckie.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your nearest animal shelter.

Funeral Services

• There will be no public services as per his wishes. He will be greatly missed.

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

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Barbara Louise Mock (Fleck), 63 years old, passed away on Nov. 7, 2015, at her home in St George, Utah. She was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father; her husband, Steve; granddaughter Chelsey Louise Sorenson; and nephew Nathan Mock.

Barbara was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to everyone that was blessed to know her. Her sister Christine gave her an amazing gift of life (donating a kidney), a special gift that gave us 12 extra years with our sweet angel.

Barbara loved each and every one of her family members with every bit of her soul. Barbara loved laughing, living big heartedly, hanging out with her family, friends, Facebook friends, taking selfies, speaking her mind, her independence, playing poker and dancing. She enjoyed decorating her holiday tree for every occasion, baking and was pretty much being game for having fun. She loved her many friends that she made at Dixie Dialysis, and her family would like to thank all the staff for the kindness and care that was given to our beautiful Barbara. She is going to be missed dearly by all those that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her two daughters, Tammy (Chuck) Wilson and Crystal West (James Sequeira), and son, Robert (Angela) Fleck. She is also survived by her parents, Byron and Helen Mock; eight siblings: Michael (Peggy) Mock, Edward Mock, Donald (Janna) Mock, Jeffrey Mock, Christine (Donald) Leonard, Jennifer Olson, Jerold (Christine) Mock and Stephen (Mindy) Mock; and nine grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial held in Barbara’s honor Sunday, June 12, in Pine Valley, Utah, where family and friends can gather and rejoice in the blessing of knowing and loving such a sweet spirit.

Barbara, we love and miss you each and every day.

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April 30, 1923 — June 1, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Marjorie Marsden Heyborne, age 93, passed away at home in St. George, Utah, on June 1. She was born on April 30, 1923, in St. George, Utah, to Arvilla Connell and Lucius Nelson Marsden. She was married to the love of her life, Rulon “Rick” Heyborne, on Oct. 21, 1953. She had three children; her first child, Michael, passed away of complications shortly after birth.

She spent her early childhood years in Parowan, later moving to Cedar City with her family. She attended the Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, Utah; the Agricultural College in Logan, Utah; and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She entered the business world working in her father’s clothing store, Marsden’s Men’s Wear, and as a young woman she spent a summer working at the lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. She also worked for the telephone company and as secretary to the chairman of the State Liquor Commission.

She enjoyed traveling and visited many areas of the country. She also took flying lessons and loved doing maneuvers and stalls. She moved to San Francisco to work in her early 20s but later returned home to help take care of her family as her mother was ailing. It was then she met and married Rulon, who had also recently returned to Cedar City from Los Angeles. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1963 where she had a long career with the food brokerage firm Mancini and Groesbeck as office manager. She loved to sing and was a member of the Salt Lake Oratorio Society for many years, performing Handel’s “Messiah” each Christmas.

As a young woman, she was offered the chance to move to New York City to study dance and voice but choose to stay close to her family. It was always a joy to see her dance the Charleston, which she did often at the request of her children. Her loud whistle was always impressive, and it was used as needed to call children home for supper or just to let them show off to their friends. Even though she was scared of the water, she enjoyed many years of boating with the family, Lake Powell being a favorite spot. In 1989, she moved to St. George, where she and Rulon retired.  She was an avid Bridge player and won several medals playing in the Huntsman games. She loved the St. George area and had many friends there.

The thing that made her happiest was seeing her family safe, comfortable, fed and happy. When asked her secret for raising children, her answer was simple: “Everything you do, do it with love.” That is how she lived her life.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Rulon; daughter, Holly (Pete) Savage; son, Randy (Ali); grandchildren: Paul Ryan (Megan), Malory Lord (Travis), Grace, Hannah and Jacob; great-grandchildren: Emma, Presley and Violet; and her brother, Jerry (Lee). She is preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Jones; and her brother, Connell Marsden.

Funeral Services

• There will be a Celebration honoring her life on June 18, at 1 p.m. at the Bloomington Country Club, 3174 S. Bloomington 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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February 11, 1937 — June 9, 2016

Mary Ruth Cooper, 79, passed away June 9, 2016. She was born February 11, 1937, in Vidalia, Georgia to Steven E. Kirkland and Mary Evelyn Temples. She married Tom Cooper November 28, 1963, in Vidalia, Georgia.

Ruth worked over 20 years at Dicks Café in St. George as a hostess and waitress. She loved being around people and listening to their stories and giving advice. She was well known for her more than 20 years of service working at Nisson’s Variety hardware store in Washington, Utah. She really enjoyed the hometown people and community, she loved to cut material and give ideas out to all who welcomed it.

Besides being a hard worker her whole life, she loved being a mother more than anything. Ruth loved to sew and quilt while also giving homemade gifts for Christmas to her kids and grandkids. Raising eleven children, she enjoyed watching them become a parent themselves. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren are one of her greatest joys.

She was an amazing mother to more than her own children, including having helped raise many of her own siblings, who call her “Mother Ruth”. Aunt Ruth always kept her home open, the coffee hot, and the sweet tea cold. There was always room at the dinner table for “one more.”

Although later in life with her memory being slowly taken away, she often talked about babies, material, and her children.

Ruth will be remembered for her love and kindness towards others, being a hard worker, her love for baking and cooking, and never-ending love and devotion towards her family. Ruth showed her love for the Lord by the way she lived her life.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Cooper of Washington, Utah; her children, Tommy Cooper of Washington, Utah, Mike Cooper of St. George, Utah, Rosemary (David) Sedgwick of Washington, Utah, Belinda (David) Rupp of North Collins, New York, Crystal (Mike) Newman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Heather (Jeff) Wade of Washington, Utah, Jody (Neicole, JJ) Cooper of Tooele, Utah, Heidi “Snishie” Cooper of Washington, Utah, Dent (Sarah) Cooper of Washington, Utah, Ben (Brandy) of Taylorsville, Utah and Randy (Sarah) of St. George, Utah; 33 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (One on the way); 12 brothers and 4 sisters.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Steven Emerson Kirkland, Mary Evelyn Kirkland, and Sylvia Kirkland; sister, Trudy Goodman, and nephew James “Little James” Kirkland.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St.,  St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Thursday, June 16 from 6-8 p.m. and again Friday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.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.

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February 12, 1932 — June 9, 2016

Rodney Keliiokalani Kamalu, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 84, passed away June 9, 2016, in St. George, Utah.

Rod was born February 12, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Robert and Helen Kamalu. In 1950 he graduated from Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he boarded from 8th to 12th grade. He then attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, Oklahoma A&M and BYU where he graduated in June 1959 in Electrical Engineering.

He served two years in the US Army from January 1956 to December 1957. He worked for Sperry Engineering Labs in Salt Lake City, Lockheed Missile and Space in Hawaii and then for the U.S. Government, first with US Army Cable Communications in Honolulu and then STRATCOM at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, until he retired in 1992.

Rod has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his adult life, serving in many positions in several states and in West Germany.

Rod is survived by his wife, Dora; eight children: Kyle Kamalu, Michelle Roberts, Darren Kamalu, Maile Roberts, Layne Kamalu, Kimberly Wilcox, Roxane Nauahi and Deanna Farley; 48 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell Kamalu.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, June 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Fort Pierce LDS Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr., St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:45 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.

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October 24, 1945 — June 7, 2016

Alvin Wayne Fint was born October 24, 1945, to Roy and Violet Fint in Aurora, West Virginia.  Alvin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by family. Al was a golf fanatic and loved spending any free time he had on the courses here in St. George and near his other home in Arizona.  There was something about golf that had him hooked from the start and he even enjoyed viewing the sport on television when not on the courses himself.

Post college graduation from West Virginia University, Alvin entered the world of education and was a teacher in West Virginia before heading out west where he continued his teaching career, he joined the staff of the Baldy View School ROP in the field of curriculum in culminating his 30+ years as a school administrator.

Upon leaving his post at BV ROP, Al and his wife Pat decided to leave the hustle and bustle of California to enjoy some down time along with plenty of rounds of golf together on every course they could find.

He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 28 years, Pat and his stepchildren, Stephanie (Jeff), David, and grandchildren, Amanda and Ethan along with his brothers, Ralph (Wilda), Carl (Betty) and John (Connie).

Rest Well Alvin as we will all miss you here on the home front.

Funeral Services

• Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.

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

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March 24, 1938 — June 13, 2016

Carol Peterson Felt, 78, passed away June 13, 2016. She was born March 24, 1938, to Lee and Grace Peterson. She grew up in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Madison High School in 1956. She attended Ricks College.  Carol taught 4^th grade in Rigby, Idaho for three years. In September 1961, she went to Utah State and graduated with a degree in Education.

Carol married Gene Felt on December 23, 1961, in Rexburg, Idaho. They were later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. In July 1962, Carol and Gene moved to Sheridan, Wyoming where Carol taught 4^th grade for three years.

They moved to Cheyenne, Rock Springs and Worland, Wyoming. In Worland, she was Chapter One Remedial Reading and Math Coordinator for 13 years. She attended BYU in 1985 and received a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She taught special education at the High School for three years.

Carol retired in 1990 and moved to Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming. She went to Goodyear, Arizona for the winter and Star Valley Ranch in the summer for many years. In 2006 she had a kidney transplant in Salt Lake City. They spent the winters in Ivins, Utah and summers in Star Valley. In 2014 they moved to Ivins full time.

She enjoyed traveling and reading. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as Relief Society President twice.

Carol is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gene; two children: Julie (Gary) Ishmael and Bart Felt of Salt Lake; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at the Ivins City Cemetery.

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

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Sept. 6, 1934 — June 11, 2016

Launita Helen Bishop, age 81, passed away June 11, 2016, in St. George, Utah, at the home of her son, Richard and Telina Bishop.

She was born on September 6, 1934, in Kelso, Washington. Launita married the love of her life, Dale S. Bishop, on November 4, 1950, in Kelso, Washington. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on May 7, 1958.

She was blessed with seven children: Sharon Davis, Dennis (Becky), Frank Thomas (Tamra), Sandra (Ivan) Christensen, Charles Robert, Joyce (Clifton) Hair, and Richard Dale (Telina); 40 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; sons: Dennis and Charles Robert; and grandson, Taylor Davis.  She is survived by one brother, John; and five sisters: Lillian, Letta, Adelia, Nancy and Penny.

Launita was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized by her husband on July 3, 1953.  She served in many callings in the church including Scout Leader, Primary and Sunday School Teacher, Visiting Teacher, and in the Relief Society Presidency. She served a mission with her husband at the St. George LDS Bishop’s Storehouse for two years.

Launita loved quilting, embroidery work, genealogy, dogs, fishing, bird watching, lighthouses, and family pictures. She had a great love for her husband and family.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the Cotton Manor LDS Ward Chapel, 2583 E. 350 North, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday prior to services from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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March 22, 1958 — June 12, 2016

Billy Dwayne Stubbs, 58, passed away on June 12. He was born in Magee, Mississippi, on March 22, 1958, to Charles Wilber and Ruby Mathis Stubbs. Billy will be remembered for his willingness to serve others and his ability to make everyone feel like his best friend.

A resident of the St. George area for the last 30 years, Billy could be found donating his time and talents with Catholic Charities. He was a member of the St. George Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his work in Petroleum exploration and refinement; however his greatest joy was his family and friends.

He is survived by his spouse, Jerri; father, Robert McJilton; children: Brandie Stubbs, Jeran Maloney, Jayson Dutton, Melissa Dutson, Russell (Carin) Ashton and Harmony Ashton; grandchildren: Briana, Kinley, Megan, Madison, Dawson, Adalyn, Jaidyn and Kamryn; brother, Charlie Stubbs; additional family members: Mary and Larry Bemarth (Jacob and Matt), William and Isabelle SaramentoGrilo (Simone and Roxy), Tom and Terry McJilton, Robert and Sasitorn Siripimo (Jacquelyn) and Jane McJilton (Joaquin); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Borders.

The family would like to express thanks to Billy’s caregivers: Coral Desert Rehabilitation, Dr. Wilcox, Encompass Home Health and Hospice, and a very special thanks to Suzanna.

Funeral Services

• Rosary will be held Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in the St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery, Ivins, Utah, following the Mass.

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. 6, 1951 — June 14, 2016

Richard LaMar Jones, 64, passed away June 14. He was born Oct. 6, 1951, in Milford, Utah, to Richard Leon Jones and Audra Bradshaw Jones. He was born the youngest child and was adored by his entire family.

LaMar graduated from Milford High School in 1969. He then entered the Utah National Guard where he served for 6 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Marie Pipher, in 1970.

He worked as a millwright for many years but considered his work at Caliente Youth Center as his real calling in life. He was a mentor to so many and affected the lives of all those around him.

He was a strong and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was always sharing his testimony and believed there were tender mercies in his life. He served in many callings but loved working with the youth the most.

He loved fishing, hunting and being in any mountains, especially the Beavers. He was a Dutch oven master and loved sharing these skills with others. He always had the best stories to tell that had everyone laughing and also the kind of spiritual stories that would bring you to tears.

He was humble, smart, kind, selfless and one of the funniest people you would ever meet. He was a spiritual giant and a great example to those he knew. He was faithful to the end and looking forward to seeing his sweet parents and siblings again. He knew there would be a loving reunion in Heaven.

He is survived by his children: Richard LaMar Jones Jr of Cedar City, Utah; AnaLisa (Bryan) Jackson of Caliente, Nevada; and Chelsea (Nick) Holt of Washington, Utah; seven grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Leon Jones and Audra Bradshaw Jones; his brother Donald Jones; and sister Sally Jones Short.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. at the Caliente LDS Chapel in Caliente, Nevada.
• Interment will take place at the Caliente, Nevada Cemetery.

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Dec. 30, 1944 — June 17, 2016

Max Henry Rose, age 71, passed away at his home in St. George, Utah, on June 17, 2016. Max was born on Dec. 30, 1944, in Panguitch, Utah, as the third of 14 children, to David Quilter and Delpha Almira Johnson Rose. He lived most of his childhood and youth in Henrieville, Utah, near Bryce Canyon National Park.

As a young adult, Max served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Florida mission under Elder Glen L. Rudd. He returned to Southern Utah and graduated from Southern Utah University (then College of Southern Utah) in 1969 with a degree in math and secured a position at Los Alamos National Laboratories, a position he never filled because of a teaching opportunity that became available at SUU at about the same time. This choice to devote his career to teaching turned out to be a defining one in Max’s life.

A second defining choice was his marriage in the St. George Temple that same year, April 25, 1969, to Kathryn Ann Duncan, who would become his eternal companion. Together, Max and Kathy went to Logan, Utah, where Max earned a Master’s degree at Utah State University. Later, he would earn a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University.

Max started his teaching career at Dixie State University (then Dixie College) in 1972, where he excelled at teaching and was a much-beloved teacher of math and chemistry courses. He later accepted a position as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Dixie, a position he held until becoming the Washington County School Superintendent in 2003.

Max served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both in his residential ward and among the students in the college stake, most notably serving as Stake President of the Dixie College Stake from 1987 to 1992.

An engaging and inspiring speaker, Max was highly sought after to make presentations for church and civic groups.  He also received many awards for his teaching and service contributions.

Over his life, Max used his incisive intelligence, extraordinary wit, cheerful, optimistic disposition and warm, charismatic personality to teach, counsel and positively influence countless individuals.

He is survived by his adoring family: wife, Kathryn; son, Tyler (Francesca) Rose; daughter, Jennifer Rose; daughter, Marchelle (Samuel) Tobler; son, Nathan Rose; mother, Delpha; 11 brothers and sisters; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the St. George LDS East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East.
• Visitations will be Tuesday, June 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, and Wednesday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.

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.

Dixie State University has established a scholarship in Max’s honor. Those who would care to donate to this scholarship in lieu of flowers may do so by visiting giving.dixie.edu, selecting “specific scholarship,” and typing “Max Rose,” or by contacting the DSU development office at 435-652-7509.

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Sept. 26, 1926 — June 16, 2016

Our dear husband, father and brother, Garr William Welker, 89, passed away June 16.

Garr was born Sept. 26, 1926, to Charles Wesley and Adella Harrison Welker, fourth of seven children. He spent his childhood in Logan, Utah, roaming the mountains and foothills and swimming in a swimming hole that he and his friends built.

Garr served in the United States Army, where he served as a medic at Fort Sam Houston and served six months in Japan. Later, he worked for the United States Bureau of Reclamation as a stationary equipment operator at Hoover Dam and also as a filter plant operator in Boulder City, Nevada. He retired after 23 years.

Garr served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife as a member locator and also as a temple worker in the St George Temple. He passed away peacefully at Summerfield Manor in Orem, Utah, surrounded by a loving and devoted family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Alice H. Welker; his brother, Ivan Welker; sister, Julia (Jay) Pitkin; his children: Garr Welker Jr., Robert (Susan) Welker,  Suzy (Ron) Brown, Christy (Lyle) Hougan, Patti (Ed) Smalley and Betty (Jess) Ware; 20 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, June 24, at 11 a.m. in the Morningside LDS 7^th Ward Chapel, 879 S. River Road, St George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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

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June 16, 2016

On June 16, Benjamin Wayne Sandberg entered this world, six weeks early, in a body that would sustain a life to be measured in minutes instead of years. Our hearts are broken wide open in sadness but full of gratitude for the time we shared together, for the deep, abiding peace we feel, and for the sustaining hope that families can be together forever.  

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Emily Butler Sandberg, St. George, Utah; siblings: Ryan, Madalene, Jackson, Kathryn and Lily Sandberg; grandparents: Michael and Susan Sandberg, Las Vegas, Nevada; Sherrie Sampson, Phoenix, Arizona; Donald and Lynnette Butler, Greeley, Colorado; and Carl and Wendy Smith, Provo, Utah.  

He is also survived by great-grandparents Wanda Sandberg-Stevens, Washington, Utah; Enda Mae Sampson, St. George, Utah; Leona Butler, Greeley, Colorado; and Mark Berrett, South Jordan, Utah, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.  

He is preceded in death by great-grandparents Wayne Sandberg, Doyle Sampson, Louis Butler and Joyce Berrett.   

Funeral Services

• A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. at the Price Hills Ward Chapel, 675 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George Utah.  
• There will be a visitation from 9-10 a.m.  prior to services, at the chapel.  
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George Utah.  

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

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

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September 14, 1931 — June 23, 2016

Ronald Carter Larson passed away June 23, 2016, at the age of 84 in St. George, Utah. He was born September 14, 1931, in St. George, Utah, to Berneice Carter and Raymond Larson. When Ronald was 11 years old his mother passed away leaving 4 small children for his father to raise. He finished the 11th grade and went on to serve in Korea with the National Guard and fought on the front lines.

Ronald married Genevieve “Jenny” Jessop on November 29, 1952, in Las Vegas, NV. As a benefit of the GI Bill he worked for Orval Hafen and learned to repair and paint cars and make upholstery. He was very good at the tuck and roll seat covers.

Ronald was a volunteer fireman for 42 years in St. George. In spite of his training he was severely burned in 1981 and spent a month at the U of U Hospital Burn Center. He was told he could not live where it was sunny but came back to Dixie for the remainder of his life. He suffered for years from the effect of his burn injuries.

He was a partner with LeGrande Fawcett and started Sun City Glass in 1969, which is still in operation by the family.

His hobbies were prospecting, hunting, fishing and gardening. He was an expert gardener and shared the fruits of his labor with everyone. He loved to study about natural healing. Ronald didn’t travel much but he did travel all the way back east to Denver, Colorado. He enjoyed spending time at family gatherings with those closest to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren and had personal relationships with each one of them. He loved spending time having coffee at Dicks Café and McDonalds with the boys. Ron was a very good shot with his .22 rifle. He shot pennies out of the air and pheasants out of the bottom of his dad’s farm.

Ronald was a man of honor and was honest in his dealings. He was genuine, hardworking and a man of integrity. He left a great legacy and example for his children that all have followed.

He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Jenny; children, Kelly (MaryLynn) Larson, Tonya (Murray) Post, Steve (Connie) Larson, Corey Larson all of St. George, and Leslie (Jeff) Andrus of Waddell, Arizona; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; siblings, Stanford (MaryKay) Larson of St. George, RaeNyce (Lorraine) Wittwer of Santa Clara, Donna Siler of Monroe, Utah.

He is preceded by his parents; a grandchild, Corey Larson Jr., great grandchild, Ivan Larson, and sister, Dorothy Schmutz.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also on Monday 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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March 3, 1962 — June 20 2016

Daniel Alexander Weber passed away on June 20, in the Springfield Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to complications from Crohn’s Disease, from which he suffered for three years. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Oakland California, to Charles Joseph Jr. and LaKay Matheson Weber. He grew up in San Lorenzo, California, as the youngest of five children. He served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tampa Bay, Florida. Daniel was the definition of unconditional love, loyalty, integrity, true forgiveness and understanding. He loved his family more than anything. He had faith in God even during the three years of chronic pain.

On August 25, 1984, he married the love of his life and soul mate, Christine Corson, at the Oakland Temple where they were sealed for time and eternity. He worked at the Alameda Naval Air Base from 1986-1993 before being transferred to Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania. In 2001, Daniel took employment with the Federal Aviation Administration in Cedar City, Utah, as a radar technician where he officially retired in 2015 due to medical complications.

Daniel was an intellectual individual who invented the Selective-Sampling-Receiver and owns three patents, one of which is a first action issuance patent. This technology has many possibilities, one of which is developing the next generation of hearing aids. He is the founder of Weber Technology Incorporated, Spectrum Unlimited, and Color Country Honey. Daniel was an original member and the first president of the Iron County Citizen Review Board (ICCRB).

Daniel is survived by his wife, Christine; his daughter Crystal (Daddy’s little girl); his sons Christopher (Kenzie), Devin, Curtis and Andrew; and his granddaughter Kairi, as well as his mother, LaKay; his brother David (Kathy); and sisters Kathleen, Laura Anderson (Craig) and Charla Conover (Jon). He also had a longtime childhood best friend Mark Bush, whom he thought of as a brother.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Joseph Weber Jr., and his grandparents Alva and Zella Matheson.

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary.
• A second viewing will be held prior to the funeral which will be on Monday June 27, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cedar West Stake Center, 725 S. 1100 West, Cedar City, Utah.
• Interment will be at 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.

Flowers can be sent to Southern Utah Mortuary or your donation can be sent to the Alva & Zella Matheson Scholarship Fund through Southern Utah University.

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