July 14, 1934 — January 11, 2017

Kathleen Richards Shumway passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at her home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She was born July 14, 1934, in Tropic, Utah. She was the 11th and youngest child of Thomas Ephraim and Blanche Ethel (Ott) Richards. Kathy married Dick McKay Shumway, also of Tropic, on July 1, 1952, in the St. George LDS Temple. Dick and Kathy later divorced in 1988.

The Richards family moved from Tropic to Vallejo, California, in 1942 where Kathy’s father worked at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and returned to Tropic after the war. Kathy graduated from Bryce Valley High School in 1952 and was the class valedictorian. She was a very well-known and respected Real Estate Broker and owned her own office, Century 21 Monarch in Upland, California. She had a stellar work ethic and her word was her bond. Kathy excelled in business and won numerous awards.

Kathy was known for her generosity, love of travel and fierce loyalty to friends and family. She received The Distinguished Alumni Award of Bryce Valley High School in 2004 and was named Woman Of The Year of which she was proud and felt very honored to receive.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Richard Lyle (Wendy) Shumway of Casper, Wyoming, and two daughters, Barbara Joan (Richard) Taylor of Alta Loma, California, and Kristy Mary (Jamie) McMahon of Magrath, Alberta, Canada, and a son-in-law, Barton Busath of Pleasant Grove, Utah. She is survived by 12 living grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Helma Haas of Tropic, Utah, and Elaine Henderson of St. George, Utah. Kathleen is preceded in death by two daughters, Christine (an infant), and Claudia Jean Busath of San Marcos California; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 

• Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Tropic LDS Chapel, 41 N. 100 West, Tropic, Utah.
• Viewing from 11-11:45 a.m. and services to follow.

We have brought our dear Mother Kathleen home to be buried in the Tropic City Cemetery. We love her dearly and she will be missed.

California arrangements were made by Affordable Cremation and Burial (Fontana) and in Utah by Spilsbury Mortuary of St. George. Friends and family are invited to sign Kathleen’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

October 10, 1965 — January 5, 2017

David Arnold Robinson passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. He was born on Oct. 10, 1965, in Van Nuys, California, to parents David William Robinson, Jr., and Nancy Charlotte Allen Robinson.

David spent his first eight years in southern California, then finished grades four through 12 in St. George, Utah, where he also earned an Associate’s Degree at Dixie College.

The remaining years of David’s life were spent in Arizona where he was a court reporter. He then worked for two television stations, one in New York and one in Canada, signing for the deaf.

Our son was a cute, precocious child, a bright student who was loved by many and a good friend. He enjoyed living in Southern Utah with its surrounding beauty. He brought us joy and will be greatly missed.

David is survived by his parents; sister, Janet (Rod) Staheli of Washington, Utah; brother, Dale Robinson of Bloomington Hills, Utah; three nephews: Branson, Clayton, and Kyson; six nieces: Sydney, Kennedy, Quincey, Londyn, Presley and Jentrie. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Dave and Bessie Robinson, Richard and Merla Allen and Aunt Pat Read.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Tonaquint Gardens Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

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

July 8, 1973 — January 12, 2017

Nathan Day Boone, 43, passed away on Jan. 12, 2017, in a tragic car accident. He was born in Provo, Utah, on July 8, 1973, the fifth of nine children, to his loving parents, Joseph Flake and Alisyn Day Boone. He married the love of his life, Julia Emily Martindale, on July 2, 2002, in the Mount Timpanogos Utah LDS Temple, and is the proud father of five amazing children.   

Nathan will be remembered for his genuine caring nature, his boundless and contagious love for life, his competitive spirit, his infinite selflessness, being an avid BYU Cougar fan, and his jug of water. He was extremely thoughtful and generous, always loved a challenge, and was a hard worker. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and everything he touched grew. He was a kid at heart and made everything fun. Family was Nathan’s everything. He was a committed and dedicated husband and father. Playing with his children was his favorite thing. He went above and beyond to show his family how much he loved each of them. He was their coach, their mentor, their best friend, their rock, and their world.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Argentina Córdoba Mission. He had a burning testimony of the restored Gospel and strived, in every way, to follow the example of Jesus Christ. He served enthusiastically in callings from Bishop to Primary Teacher, his all-time favorite.

Nathan’s love for people carried into his profession as a physical therapist. He cared deeply for his many patients spread across Southern Utah for whom he would travel great distances to help. He was touched by them as much as they were by him. He truly loved what he did.

Nathan will be remembered and cherished by his sweet wife Julia; their five beautiful children: Brooklyn (12), Courtney (9), Ty (7), Max (4), and Sage (2); his parents Joseph and Alisyn Boone; his eight siblings, Mary McDaniel (John), Taylor (Melissa), Adam, Sarah Reed (Scott), Kimball (Meijken), David (Allison), Barbara Sampson (Aared), and James (Abby); and Julia’s parents, Douglas and Maureen Martindale.

Funeral services

• Friends and family are invited to a viewing Friday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah 84770. 
• The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Washington Fields LDS Stake Center, 1295 S. 3000 E. St. George, with a viewing beforehand from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nathan Boone Memorial Fund or at an account set up at Golden West Credit Union.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

April 22, 1987 — January 16, 2017

Our precious, beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in St. George, Utah, at the age of 29. Less than 24 hours after her son, Steven “Whip” Gerken passed away and less than 2 weeks after her dad, Steve Cox, passed away.

Kylee was born April 22, 1987, in St. George, Utah, to Steve Wayne Cox and Shelley Dennett Cox. She grew up in Rockville, Utah, attending school, where her favorite subjects were socializing with her many friends and dating boys.

After graduation, she met Dustin Lee Gerken from Boulder City, Nevada, and they were married in the Las Vegas LDS Temple Jan. 14, 2006. On July 8, 2012, they welcomed Makinlee Bre, a daughter, into their family. May 20, 2014, they welcomed Kystin Tomlen, a son, into the family. They were so looking forward to the birth of Steven “Whip” coming soon. Although she was so very sick she was able to deliver the baby naturally and hold him before her passing.

Kylee was known for her fun personality, her love of anyone’s babies and children, shopping for great deals, talking on the phone and playing on Facebook on her IPad. She was always willing to help someone in need and the underdog.

Steven Whip Gerken came into this family on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.

Kylee is survived by her husband, Dustin; daughter, Makinlee Bre; son, Kystin Tomlen; mother, Shelley; mother-in-law, Sherry; stepmother, Jacki; brother and family, Colten, Mindie, Hallie, Kate; new younger brothers, Kristopher, Kyle and Tyson Dennett; brothers-in-law with families, Kenny and Leslie, Ashley, Amanda, Abbi, Troy and Randi, Brock and Brianna; along with a huge extended family.

Kylee was preceded in death by her son, Steven “Whip”; dad, Steven; father-in-law, Leonard; brother-in-law, Tommy and his wife Diane; grandparents Wesley and Virginia Dennett, whom she will be buried next to in Springdale.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Santa Clara 12^th Ward LDS Chapel, 630 Riesling Ave., Santa Clara, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel and also prior to services Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will take place in the Springdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 8, 1925 — December 28, 2016

Irma Lorean Schram Morhain, 91, went to heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. She was born on April 8, 1925, to James and Lucy Brown in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

She loved to travel but didn’t do much of it. She went to Hawaii and Alaska but her favorite place was in Rocky Point, Mexico.

Irma especially enjoyed being around her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren whom she loved so much.

She loved music, especially gospel music. Being a Christian was her greatest joy in life. Her faith left us all with an incredible strength and knowledge of what it means to walk in faith. She never had to say that she was a Christian because that is how she lived her life. She leaves us with a legacy of love, compassion and forgiveness that will live on with everyone who knew her.

Irma is survived by her husband of 39 years, Robert I. Morhain; six daughters and four sons: Judith Adams (Richard), James Schram (Carole), Caroline Luke (Harold), Robert Schram (Janet), Joe Englehart (Janet), Martha Kuhn, Mary Musgrave (Harry Brown), John Schram (Kristi), Ledeen Berry (Eric), and Laura Morhain; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, with two on the way; and three brothers.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert Deming Schram; her parents, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services

• A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church, 362 S. 600 East, St George, Utah.

Please do not send flowers; she would rather you donate directly to her church in her name, First Southern Baptist Church of St George.

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.   

April 1, 1962 — January 17, 2017

April Nielsen Golchin passed away Jan. 17, 2017. She was born April 1, 1962, to Clinton and Everal Bowler Nielsen. She had four older sisters and a younger brother and sister. She also had six bonus sisters and two bonus brothers.

She attended West Elementary and Dixie High School. She was very talented and made many quilts for her family. She enjoyed scrapbooking.

April met Moe Golchin in her teenage years. They were married March 20, 1978. She was blessed with eight children. Her greatest joy was being a mother. She was the glue that bonded our family. She will be greatly missed.

April is survived by her husband, Mohammad Golchin; mother, Everal; father, Clinton (Anna) Nielsen; children: Shirrene (Krae) Thordenson, Shelly (Luke) Blake, Sherri (Dustin) Davis, Shahiah (Jody) Mathews, Kimberly (Dakota) Golchin, Zach Golchin, Nick Golchin and Samantha Golchin; and six grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Diane Meyer, Heidi (Gabe) Raya and Wendy Doyle; and one brother, Joe (Leslie) Nielsen.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen and Robyn.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the St. George LDS 2^nd Ward Chapel, 166 S. Main Street, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

July 30, 1955 — January 18, 2017

Our beloved brother, Scott Arthur Ottley, 61, passed away in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, after a hard-fought battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis “ALS.”  He was born July 30, 1955, to Conrad and L. Peggie Hawkins Ottley in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scott was a very devoted father to his beautiful daughter, Vanessa, the greatest joy in and pride of his life.  He was also a great uncle to his many nieces and nephews, always inquiring at great lengths about their schooling and activities. Anyone who knew Scott knows that he always kept himself in the best shape and maintained his body with strict diet and exercise. He loved to cycle and run, and spend time outdoors. There is not a park in St. George that he and Vanessa have not visited and enjoyed.

Scott had an exceptional work ethic, starting at a very early age working at our grandfather’s grocery store and had saved enough money to buy his first car on his 16^th birthday. He owned his own landscaping company and then sold high-end audio equipment for several years. He eventually found his professional calling of selling real estate, beginning in Salt Lake with Probe Realtors and then in St. George for the last many years with Prudential and then RE/MAX. His nickname was “Realtor on the Run” because he always maintained such a hectic pace and worked so hard to service his clients. While in Salt Lake, he sold homes to several Utah Jazz players and would attend all of the Jazz home games as their guest, eating dinner with the players and their families.

Scott has enjoyed many lifelong friends and many friends he has made throughout his career in the real estate industry. They meant the world to him and were a great source of support throughout his life.

We would like to thank all of Scott’s caregivers as he battled against ALS. The care, patience, and compassion they showed for him was truly amazing. In lieu of flowers, Scott has requested that a donation be made to the ALS Association.

Scott his survived by his daughter, Vanessa; father, Larry L. Hawkins; brothers: Christopher C. Ottley and Jonathan L. Hawkins; and sister, Stacee A. Mitchell, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, L. Peggie Hawkins, and sister, Carrie L. Fairbourn.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St George Blvd., St George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 10-10:45 a.m., prior to services, both at the mortuary.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

February 4, 1955 — January 21, 2017

Suzann Stoney, 61, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

She was born Feb. 4, 1955, in Ogden, Utah, in the Thomas Dee Hospital, which later became the McKay Dee Hospital, to Ralph Aaron and Emma Willard Taylor. She married Rich Stoney May 18, 1973, in Plain City, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity on May 18, 1974, in the Ogden LDS Temple.

Suzann was raised in Plain City, Utah, and attended Weber High School. She raised her family in Plain City. She relocated with her husband, Rich, to St. George, Utah, in April 2002. Suzann loved being with family and friends. She enjoyed being out on the desert and hunting rocks and riding the motorcycle with her husband. They traveled throughout her life and visited many state and national parks.

Suzann is survived by her husband, Rich Stoney, Ivins, Utah; children; Jackson Stoney, (Andrea Walsh) Brigham City, Utah, Josh Stoney, Ogden, Utah, and Jesi Phoenix (Jeremy), North Ogden, Utah. Grandchildren: Kamri Teaupa (Kaina), Honolulu, Hawaii; Chance Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Utah; Koleman Stoney, St. George, Utah; Kauter Stoney, St. George, Utah; Rye Phoenix, North Ogden, Utah; Sage Phoenix, North Ogden, Utah; Violet Walsh. Great-grandchildren Lote Teaupa and Ha’a Teaupa. She is also survived by her brothers; Doug Clark (Sheri) Plain City, Utah, Terry Taylor (Kathy) Garland, Utah; sister, Dixie Michelson Jerome, Idaho; and in-laws, Bill Stoney (Dorene) Ogden, Utah.

She is proceeded in death by parents Ralph and Emma Taylor.

Funeral services

• Memorial service will be held at the Center Chapel in Plain City, Utah, on Friday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.
• Interment will be held at the Plain City Cemetery following the memorial.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Suzann’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

January 24, 1931 — January 21, 2017

Donald E. Gallion, 85, passed away Jan. 21, 2017. He was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, to Virgil Gallion and Ruth Culp Gallion.

He grew up in Atchison and always dreamed of flying, so he joined the Air Force and later became an air traffic controller for the government. He loved to run, loved horses, loved being outdoors in any capacity and loved his family.

Preceded in death by sister, Virginia Pratt, and brother, Dudley Gallion. He is survived by his wife, Joy Gallion; daughter, Katrina Haney Folchert (John); four grandchildren (Toria, Carrie, Emma, Brooke); one great-grandson (Kason Putich); sister, Iris Phoutz (George); brother, Rick Gallion (Linda); and several nieces and nephews.

He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved his Heavenly Father dearly.

His kind and fun-loving spirit will be truly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Morningside LDS 6^th Ward Chapel, 930 S. Morningside Dr., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Wednesday prior to services from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Donald’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Octobery 17, 1939 — January 22, 2017

Ferrol Staheli Tait, 77, passed away Jan. 22, 2017, at Dixie Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 17, 1939, in Enterprise, Utah, to George Huntsman and Laura Staheli Tait. Ferrol was the youngest of nine children: Glendon, Ada, LaPrele, LeWen, Mary, Aaron, Melvin and Barbara.

Ferrol married Karen Farnsworth on June 6, 1959, in the St. George LDS Temple. They were blessed with eight children. He was a devoted husband and father. His family was his life. Ferrol was a faithful and believing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a man of love and service. He willingly shared his talent and love for music and he sang in hundreds of weddings, funerals and programs throughout his life. He was a great outdoor chef and loved to feed his family and friends. He had a very generous heart.

After Karen’s death in 2003, Ferrol married Connie Bergstrom. She has been a great comfort and blessing to him for 13 years.

Ferrol is survived and will be greatly missed by his sister, Barbara Murray; his wife, Connie; her children: Tresia (Richard) Phelps, Bret (Amy) Bergstrom and Bart (Alisa) Bergstrom; his children: Kristine (Cort) Clove, Nadine (Curtis) Day, LuWenn (Alan) Jones, Nathan (Sherri) Tait, Royden (Jennifer) Tait, Juleen (Tyler) Allred, Jennifer (Todd) Hess and Rosalene (Joseph) Pacini; and a growing posterity of 102 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he adored.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Enterprise LDS Stake Center, 80 S. Center Street, Enterprise, Utah.
• Visitations will be held at the Stake Center Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery.

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

November 6, 1928 — January 21, 2017

On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, our beloved mother, VeLois Nielson Carbine, slipped peacefully away at her home in Santa Clara, Utah, surrounded by her daughters.

She was born and raised in Manti, Utah, the fourth daughter and seventh child of John Rudolph Nielson and Alice Johnson Nielson. 

VeLois graduated from Manti High School and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where she became Dean of Women. She then earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in music from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Music was an integral part of her life. Her love of music was infectious and she instilled that love of music in all those whose lives she touched. She sang in operas and musicals; and starred in and directed plays, shows and productions throughout her life.

In Sept. 1954, she married Dennis D. Carbine in the Manti LDS Temple. He whisked her off on adventure after adventure all around this beautiful world. It was the “love of a lifetime” and their honeymoon never ended. From Montana to California to Iowa they traveled across the states and landed on the European continent where they experienced different cultures for 12 years while living in various countries. After 18 years in Anaheim, California, they retired to Southern Utah where they enjoyed views of the red mountains for the last 20-plus years.

VeLois raised and cherished five daughters. She inspired and taught them to love the gospel, be good homemakers, sing and to have fun in life. She had a deep and powerful testimony of the gospel and served in multiple capacities throughout her life. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis D. Carbine, her daughter Jennifer, her granddaughter Annie Haggard; her six siblings and her parents.

VeLois is survived by four children: Melory, Marla, Pamela and Jelana; her seven grandchildren: Nathaniel, Daniel-Jon, Matt, Jacob, Matthias, Amanda Joy and Eli; and her 10 great-grandchildren: Meleah, Aaron, Steven, Sarah, Christopher, Lincoln, William, Phillip, Madeleine and Lucy.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Santa Clara 7th Ward LDS chapel on 3815 W. Rachel Drive in Santa Clara, Utah. 
• There will be a viewing prior to the service from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Additional services

• On Saturday, Jan. 28, additional services will be held in Manti, Utah. A viewing will occur from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Manti LDS Chapel on 300 S. Main Street.  
• The interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Manti Cemetery. 
• At 2 p.m., a musical memorial service will be held at the Manti Chapel.

Arrangements are made by Spilsbury Mortuary in St George, Utah (435) 673-2454.  Friends and family are invited to sign VeLois’ guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com. 

February 20, 1925 — January 25, 2017

Irene McGee Despain, beloved mother and grandmother passed away the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 91.

Irene lived a long life of dedication to her family and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was known as a fastidious homemaker and seamstress, a loyal friend with a subtle yet sharp sense of humor, and a dedicated and faithful member of her church, serving in countless callings.

Irene was born in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 20, 1925, to Ross and Elsie Gifford McGee. When she was three years old her family moved to Draper, and at the age of 13, moved to Granite, Utah.

It was while living in Granite that she met Ward, the love of her life, at the old LDS church. Their life together was a classic love story. Legend has it Ward arrived a little late to sacrament meeting that fateful day, saw Irene’s beautiful red hair shining in the sunlight near the front of the chapel, and declared that she was the girl he was going to marry someday, without having yet seen her face. 

Ward and Irene were married toward the end of her senior year in high school and were inseparable from that day forward, only spending time apart when Ward served in World War II. As Ward struggled with Alzheimer’s during the last years of his life, Irene stayed dedicatedly by his side, caring for him even as she struggled with her own health.

During nearly 70 years of marriage together, Irene and Ward shared many wonderful adventures, most of which were centered diligently on their church service. They were tour guides for large groups in the Middle East and Europe, as well as a LDS church history tour through the Eastern United States.

They moved several times for educational and career pursuits while raising their young family and finally settled in St. George which they would call home for almost 50 years.

They left their home for Hilo, Hawaii, from 1983 to 1987 for four wonderful years of service until Ward retired from the LDS church education system. When they returned to St. George, they continued their church service for another 15 years as temple workers, a period of time that they cherished and made many new friends.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Terry) Blackburn and her two sons: Steven (Evelyn) and David (Shelly); 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel,288 W. St George Blvd., St George, Utah. 
• A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 1-1:45 p.m. 
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

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

January 5, 1932 — January 23, 2017

Mary Katherine Ficken Syphus passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, from causes incident to age. She was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Cedar Hill, Missouri, to Oscar and Emma Wilson Ficken. She grew up in St Louis and at the family farm in Dittmer, Missouri. She attended Cleveland High School and graduated in 1950. After she graduated from high school, she worked in the city and on the weekends visited her sister, Maxine, and brother-in-law, Warren. Maxine and Warren had joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it was at their home she met Elder Syphus, a cute, shy missionary from St George, Utah. Beebe baptized Mary and after he returned home from his mission, her parents brought her to St. George and Mary and Beebe were married in the living room of his home on Nov. 5, 1951. Later, their marriage was solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple, on June 11, 1952.

Mary resided in St. George for the next 60 years, where she raised six wonderful children. She was an amazing homemaker and served in many church callings, especially primary. Mary was involved in the community, serving in PTA and 4-H for many years. Ladies in her neighborhood invited her to be in their “rook club” and became her dearest friends and helped her to survive in the Southern Utah desert. Mary became an expert genealogist and spent hours compiling records and staying in touch with relatives. Many happy hours were spent at their home in Pine Valley with friends and family.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Fay Beebe Syphus; children, Les (Iona), Doug (Wendy), Dave (Rhonda), Katherine Lee (Jerry), Daniel (Kim), Marilyn Bell (Daniel) of Bountiful, Utah. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Ficken, Merrill and Deane Syphus, Bob Jensen, Stanley and Bonnie Syphus, Lenore Syphus and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emma Ficken; siblings, Maxine (Warren), Floyd (Virginia), and Jimmy; sisters-in-law, Betty Syphus Jensen and Sharlene Syphus.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Morningside LDS Chapel, 930 S. Morningside Drive, St George, Utah. 
• A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, and before services on Saturday at the church from 9:30-10:30 am. 
• Interment will take place at the St George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

August 28, 1930 — January 25, 2017

Evelyn Thompson Smith, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2017, following a stroke the prior week. She was surrounded by her loving husband and daughter.

Evelyn was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Gibson, Georgia, to James Lawrence and Willie Lee Brassell Thompson. She was the youngest of 12 children. She was the Salutatorian of her graduating class. She attended Business College in Jacksonville, Florida, that fall, where she met her first husband, William Earl King. They married in Nov. 1948. Their daughter, Teresa King, was born Dec. 18, 1950, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1952. She moved with her daughter to California in 1957. Evelyn joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in December 1961. She met the love of her life, Raymond Smith, in 1975 and they were married in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on Jan. 10, 1976.

She has always remained faithful in her church and served in many positions including Stake Missions, a full-time mission to the England Leeds Mission from 1993 to 1995, and also serving in the Portland, Oregon, and St. George, Utah, LDS temples beside her husband.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Raymond Smith; her daughter, Teresa Ann (Timothy) Malan; step-daughters: Stephanie (Alex) Macias and Susie (John) Eagan; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Sunset LDS 10^th Ward Chapel, 820 N. Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services, from 1-1:45 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

July 27, 1924 — January 21, 2017

Vivian Bettis Ferguson Robb, 92, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. She was born July 27, 1924, in Oak Park, Minnesota, to Claude and Pearl Hedges Bettis. She was one of four siblings. She married Raymond Ferguson on March 28, 1949, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She later married Ivan Robb on October 18, 1973, in the St George LDS Temple.

Vivian graduated from business college in St Cloud, Minnesota. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles where she began a long career as an executive secretary and accountant. She met her first husband, Raymond, after the war. They were married in Las Vegas and chose to live there. They had four children. After Raymond was killed in a car crash, Vivian moved to Utah. There she met and married Ivan Robb. Together they shared many adventures and fulfilled two missions in Alaska and Portland for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ivan passed away Oct. 18, 1991.

For the past 25 years, Vivian has remained very active in her community as a church and hospital volunteer. She danced with the Prime-Time Performers and traveled with them to Australia, Japan, NYC, New Zealand, Branson Missouri, to name a few. Vivian often participated in the Senior Olympics and won numerous gold medals in bowling.

She is survived by her daughters: Connie (Michael) Smoody, Sandy Walkenshaw, Karen Ferguson; and son, Raymond (Sandy) Ferguson; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her step-children: Jackie, Sandra, Tess, Gaylord, Penny and Ginger and their families whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Ferguson and Ivan Robb; grandson, Stewart Colt Gatlin; stepson, Val Robb.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. with a viewing from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Interment will take place in the Paragonah City Cemetery at 1 p.m.
• To access a Webcast of the service go to Funeralrecording.com; Event 13978, Password: Y38YG .

The family would like to thank Integrated Hospice Care, the entire staff and residents at The Meadows, and her special friends, Andreus and June, for their friendship and care. A special thanks to her doctors: Dr. Brookanne Mickelson, Dr. Heather Gilbert and Dr. Karen Radley.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St George Utah, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Vivian’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 30, 1925 — January 28, 2017

Marjorie Nilsson Metcalf, age 91, passed away during the early evening of Jan. 28, 2017, with several family members at her side. She was born on June 30, 1925, in Salt Lake City to Mary Emma Nicholls and Nils Peter Nilsson. During her childhood, she lived at 1146 Laird Avenue, Salt Lake City. She attended Emerson Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from East High School in 1942.

Marjorie enrolled in LDS Business College after high school and received enough credits for an employment opportunity with Cloverleaf Dairy. One of her duties was to organize and write a monthly newsletter for current employees and for servicemen who were former employees. Her college sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, was engaged in multiple social activities in support of the servicemen. Though her mother raised an eye of caution, Marjorie prevailed saying her work was part of the war effort and that all dances and social activities were attended with chaperones. She met and corresponded with several servicemen including Farrel Metcalf. They first met at a dance at Kearns Air Force Base which her mother did not want her to attend. Farrel won her heart and her mother’s heart and they were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 18, 1946.

Marjorie and Farrel shared a good sense of humor and a strong consideration for the welfare of others and strove to pass these characteristics to their posterity. After marriage and raising six children, she returned to school and received her Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Marjorie worked for Western Equipment Company in Idaho Falls and then for the 7th District Health Department. She enjoyed her home life and made it her castle, organized in every detail, completed with meaningful artwork, home décor and accessories. Her kitchen was always filled with wonderful aromas where she produced delicious meals, appetizers and desserts. Many of the skills she developed, she attributed to the good training she received from her Swedish grandmother.

Marjorie and Farrel made many friends in Idaho Falls and were active with dinner groups, block parties, ward campouts and other social events. In 2000, they decided to move to St. George for better weather and to have equal distance between her children in California and Utah. Paul (Texas) and Mike (Washington) had to fend for themselves.  They made many friends in their Padre Lakes neighborhood of Ivins, Utah. In July 2015, Marjorie moved to The Retreat at Sun Brook, an assisted living facility in St. George. She so appreciated the friends she made there and the great care she received from the facility employees.

Always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many positions, including Sunday school teacher, Relief Society President, YWMIA stake board member. She was a member of her stake’s public affairs committee, a calling she particularly enjoyed because of the interaction between the LDS church and other religious denominations in the community. She and Farrel served as temple workers in the Los Angeles and Idaho Falls temples, missionaries in the Corpus Christi, Texas Mission, and later at the Idaho Falls Visitor’s Center. They attended and served in the Idaho Falls 10^th, 17^th, Ammon 11^th  Ivins Red Cliffs 8^th and the St. George 3^rd wards.

One of the delights of her life was travel. She and Farrel loved camping and hiking, starting with a pup tent, then several tent trailers, then 5^th wheel trailers. Their excursions from Idaho Falls included Palisades reservoir, Jackson Valley and the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Challis Salmon, northern Idaho, Montana, much of the western United States, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. She traveled to Scandinavia, Portugal and Spain, Israel and much of Western Europe. When asked for advice by one of her newly married grandsons, she said, “Travel as much as you can.”

Marjorie is survived by her loving sister, Maureen Houghton, her six children: Michael (Katie), Steven (Kathy), Dave (Pamela), Mary Ann (Kerry) Strand, Chad, and Paul (Karina).  There are 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farrel, her daughter-in-law, Sandy (Steven), her sister Marian, and brothers: Edward and John. A wonderful homemaker, an excellent secretary, a devoted church server, a loving mother and grandmother and an amazing sister; she will be sorely missed.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Red Cliffs LDS 8^th Ward, 625 E. Center St., Ivins, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from 12-12:45 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will be at the Ammon Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Saturday, Feb. 4, at 12 p.m.

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

August 26, 1927 — January 28, 2017

Leland J Frei, 89, was welcomed home into the arms of his loving wife and daughter on Jan. 28, 2017. He passed away of age-related causes. Lee was born Aug. 26, 1927, the fourth of six boys born to J. Claude and Leda Hafen Frei in Santa Clara, Utah; where, with the exception of a couple of years, he has lived all his life.

The old ways of Santa Clara and his roots were very important to him. Lee married Karen Rose Cannon on Oct. 5, 1955. He helped his dad and brothers as they raised produce, planting, picking and selling in the fruit stands that used to line old Hwy 91 through town. He raised hay, oats for silage, cattle and most importantly five children. They worked with him and he taught them how to work and work hard. His children knew he loved them. Lee started driving truck for Rocky Mountain Produce at a very young age; he later drove for Milne Truck Lines for 35 years. He drove truck for his livelihood and to support his family but after he retired he really went to work, farming and ranching full time with his brothers, something he loved and had always wanted to do. He loved the meadow at Panguitch Lake where the cows grazed in the summers and the Dutchman’s Ranch where they gathered their cattle in the fall. He was loyal to his family and was known as a hard worker.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, wife and daughter Patti: He is survived by his children: Allen Lee (Jeannette), Laurie Rosaschi (Dale), Jayne Mock (Kevin), Jerry Clare (Barb); grandchildren: Klinton Allen Frei, Lyndi Frei Ison, Kyler Lee Frei, Jacob Clare Frei, Jordan Lee Mock, Rachel Lynn Frei, Kamryn Mock, Shad Lee Rosaschi, Lydia Dawn Frei, Jedadiah Clay Frei, Josiah Lee Frei; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Southern Utah Veterans Home and their staff for the loving dedicated care they have shown to Dad.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara LDS 5^th Ward Chapel, 3040 W. Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

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

February 8, 1971 — January 24, 2017

Kyle Darrin Spray, 45, passed away Jan. 24, 2017. Kyle was born to Jerry and Susan Hassenfritz Spray on Feb. 8, 1971, in Provo, Utah.

He married the love of his life, Amanda Christensen, on April 28, 2014. He lived in many places including Hawaii, Florida, Provo, Orem, and most recently St. George, Utah. He loved to travel, ride Harley’s and dirt bikes, watch the Steelers play football, and most of all loved his wife and kids.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Spray; sister, Lori (Mitch) Johnson; children: Derek, Kylee, Brody (Sharly), Madison, Jacob Spray, and Jayden and Tavyn Ross; granddaughter, Rome Spray.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara LDS Ward Chapel, 3680 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara, Utah.

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

November 16, 1936 — January 27, 2017

William E. Linn, 80, passed away Jan. 27, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Howard M. and Pearl Starkey Linn. William married Marge Ann Biersach in 1964.

William retired from John Deere Horicon Works in 1996 and he and his wife moved to St. George, Utah. He enjoyed golf, ATVing and sports shooting. In recent years, Bill was known for his love of creating art in the form of sculpted wire and gemstone trees.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

William is survived by his wife, Marge; son, Scott (Bethanie) of Grandy, Colorado; sister, Nancy Dumon of Las Vegas, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie; and sister, Joyce.

Funeral services

• There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 29, 1929 — January 16, 2017

Alene Pendleton Adams, age 87, of St. George, Utah, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 16, 2017, surrounded by members of her family. Alene was born on Nov. 29, 1929, in Washington, Utah, to Edna and Lorraine Pendleton. 

Unlike most babies who are blessed in a church on Sunday, Alene was blessed in the middle of the street at the intersection of 200 East and 200 North in Washington, Utah, on a weekday by a neighbor, Randolf Andrus, who gave her a blessing at the urgent request of her mother. Alene was choking and her mother thought she was going to choke to death. When he asked what the baby’s name was, the only name that came to her mind was “Alene.”  Consequently, she was named and blessed in the street that day. She related this story many times throughout her life to illustrate the power of priesthood blessings and the faith she had in them because when he finished the blessing, her normal breathing resumed. 

Alene met David Klein Adams at a dance at the old Rec Hall next to the Tabernacle. He and his brother, Jack, had moved to St. George from Orem to start a tomato farm. It was love at first sight and they were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 10, 1947. She was 17 and Klein was 23. They were sealed 30 years later in the St. George LDS Temple on Aug. 24, 1977. Alene wholeheartedly devoted herself to her family from the day she was married and was determined to be the best mother she could be. 

When she and Klein went into the mobile home and RV sales business, she found her niche in business and became a top-notch saleswoman. After her four children were married, she and her two daughters, Pennee and Angie, started Boulevard Bridal and Prom and Mr. Tux in the Boulevard West Mall. Alene really enjoyed helping girls choose the perfect prom or wedding dress. She also enjoyed helping young men coordinate their tuxes with accessories that matched the dresses of their dates. She was personable and patient, and everyone liked working with her. 

 She had many talents, but playing the piano and organ were her two favorite. In the past, she was active in the Lady Lions Club and has served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary teacher many times. Alene was quick-witted and liked to make people laugh. Alene had hundreds of clichés her grandmother taught her. She, in turn, taught them to her children and grandchildren; and they have become one of her legacies. “If there’s a will, there’s a way,” was one she used as a guide in her life. She tackled every obstacle with determination and a lot of will power. She usually came out victorious. Conquering death will undoubtedly be viewed by her as the icing on the cake, as she will be reunited with the love of her life. She grieved for 3 long years after his passing.

Alene was preceded in death by her husband, David Klein Adams; her brother, Theo Lytel Pendleton; her mother, Edna Harris; grandparents, Margie and Hyrum Turnbeaugh; and grandsons, Shaun Rickie Adams and Josh Rickie Adams.  

She is survived by her four children: Pamela “Pennee” Suesett (Holger) Kirchhausen, Rickie Klein (Cheryl) Adams, Jeffrey David (Elizabeth) Adams, and Angaleza Adams; 16 grandchildren: Heinz (Angie) Kirchhausen, Keesha (Eric) McPherson, Kammee (Jim) Plant, Kynzee (Ryan) Barton, Krizia (Houman) Katoozi, Hans (Amelia) Kirchhausen, Jessica (Derek) McAllister, Jordan (Karlee) Adams, Emily (Casey) Blais, Aaron Adams, Melissa (Wessley) Musso, Christian Adams, Alexia (Cary) Decker, Acacia Adams, Breitton Adams and Angillesa Adams; and 32 precious great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Viewings will be held at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, Friday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel. 
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery, 175 E. 200 North. 

 Services under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Alene’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com .