Sept. 14, 1926 – Jan. 2, 2019

Klyde Lamar Petersen, 92, passed away on Jan. 2, 2019. He was born on Sept. 14, 1926, in Park City, Utah, to Klyde Andrew Petersen and Emma Treasa Thompson where he lived 3-4 years then the family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where his dad ran a chicken farm. Growing up, he visited cousins and relatives in Park City, Utah, almost every weekend with his mother.

He received his degree in commercial art from the University of Utah in 1950. Although a great artist, a talent passed down to some of his posterity, he spent his career as a civil engineer. He raised his families in Santa Rosa, California, and Healdsburg, California, working 32 years with the Bell Telephone Company in Santa Rosa.

In 1977 he moved his large family to American Fork, Utah, where he finished his career in engineering. However, after retiring, he worked several years in sales.

Growing up, Klyde describes he found himself and his self-esteem in the Scouting program. He loved Scouts! In high school, he joined the Sea Scout program and had a lot of fun adventures there. Because of his experiences there, in April 1944, while in high school he joined the U.S. Navy and was put to active duty in September 1944. He served on the USS Massachusetts (BB-59). He obtained radio and electrician training during that time which helped him in his engineering career.

As an adult he served in the Scouting program many times. Klyde was an avid outdoorsman. He tells many tales of his adventures as a kid with his cousin Harry in the great outdoors, scouting adventures, skiing and many bear stories from when he worked his summers at Yellowstone National Park while going to college.

He took his children on many fishing and camping adventures every year in various locations in California, Oregon and Utah, and his love for the great outdoors certainly lives on in his posterity.

In his retirement years, in St. George, Utah, (1999-2019), he picked up the golf club again, and was seen 2-3 times a month on the golf course, never to let it go until the last few months of his life when his health would not allow.  

Klyde was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his faith was a large part of his life. He had many opportunities to serve in many capacities within the LDS church, however, his greatest love was in doing genealogy work. He served two genealogy missions for the LDS church, but never stopped his service at the genealogy library in St. George, Utah, until his health would no longer allow, just prior to passing.

His posterity is comforted in the fact that he has been greeted in the hereafter by those he loved and many for whom he has done a great work on this earth, and the knowledge that we will all be together again when this life’s work is done.

Klyde married Madelyn McLane in 1950 and is survived by their two children: Martin (Linda) Petersen and Jan (Rob) Whitaker, and their families. He married Marlene Esther Remmele in 1959 and is survived by their 12 children: Donna (Scott) Olpin, Delayne Jones, Dennette (Jim) Hammons, Dalynda (Bud) Larsen, David (Michelle) Petersen, Dane (Wendy) Petersen, Deone (Jay) Thornton, DeAnn (Jeff) Lee, Denell (Jason) Stratton, Daneen (Chris) Ruggles, Daniel (Challin) Petersen and Dehn (Ashley) Petersen, and their families. Klyde married Ruth Ida Blackner on July 27, 1997, adding three more children to his posterity, Larry Blackner, Dennis Blackner, and Rodney Blackner. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ida Petersen and Larry (Rosemary) Blackner, Dennis (Debbie) Blackner, Rodney (Diana) Blackner, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Klyde Andrew Petersen and Emma Treasa Thomson; his wives, Madelyn McLane and Marlene E. Remmele; his only sibling Phyllis P. Timothy, and his grandson Brandon Larsen.

His legacy certainly resides in his large family, with 17 children, 71 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m., with viewing at 9:30 a.m., at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery following the funeral services.

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.

Nov. 27, 1940 – Jan. 3, 2019

Larry Franklin Wolford, age 78, passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Kansas to Harry and Frida Saunders Wolford.

If you asked Larry he would tell you he was from everywhere. He joined the Navy in 1964 and served our country in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1969.

After his years in the service he spent many years working for the Montana Department of Transportation. He was deeply involved in the Montana Hope project, creating positive memories for terminally ill children. For those who could break through the layers of Larry they would find he was more compassionate and caring than he cared to show. Larry loved his two dogs, Max and Snowflake, who never left his side.

Larry is survived by his children: Larry Duane (Beth) Wolford, Karen Wolford Eckhouse, Jan Lee (Dawn) Wolford, Sonjia Lynn Wolford, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Larry was asked in his final months what he wanted his family to know about him. “I want my children to know how proud I am of them and who they have become.”

Larry is also survived by loving friends who looked out for him in his time of need: Rachel Talbot, Jewelee Humphries and Branson Gubler, and the many nurses and aides that helped Larry through the years. He would want you to know he appreciated all you did for him.

Funeral services

• A graveside service will be held Thursday, Jan. 10, at noon at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

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.

July 21, 1941 – Jan. 7, 2019

William Jerome Martin, 77, passed away on Jan. 7, 2019, from respiratory complications. He was born on July 21, 1941, in Sanford, Springvale, Maine, to William Martin and Germaine DesRochers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sandra. He is survived by his wife Donna Lee Martin, niece Pamela Sylvain (Greg), nephews Sam and Ben, brother-in-law Bob Lee (Mona), and their seven children, adopted Seegmiller family, Jack, Angela, Lana and Autumn, and dogs Punky and Frusty, and all of his great friends.

Bill attended school at Notre Dame Elementary, St. Ignatius and Sanford High (Maine), and  Southern Nevada Community College, Las Vegas, Nevada, where he received honors. In high school, his major hobby was car club fanatic. After graduation from high school, he entered the armed forces and served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1964.

In 1969, he moved to Las Vegas where he worked in the gaming industry for 37 years. Several times he was awarded employee of the month and was loved by his co-workers.

He met and married his wife Donna Lee in Las Vegas. They shared a great companionship for 47 years. While in Las Vegas, he cultivated many close friendships which he has kept through the years.

In 2005, Bill and his wife retired to Hurricane, Utah to be close to their cabin on Kolob and to help Donna’s elderly parents. The move gave him the opportunity to get his hands in the earth. Bill loved Kolob and gardening (he was known as the Onion King). He was always gardening in season and always giving away his beautiful produce. Sharing his HOT Shakey Shakey sauce from his peppers, which he became a master of, was a joy to him.

He was also very passionate about tracking all professional sports and reading great novels.

No one had a bigger and more generous heart and has left a gigantic hole in our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bill always had great things to say with fun quotes:  “Ace/Deuce,” “C’est la Vie” (say la vee), “The End is one, the ways are many,” “Lucky 7,” “On the slant,” “Cash never ran second,” “Thank you God for the use of the hall,” “Honest to God this is on the square,” “Mark my word.”

The night before he unexpectedly died, he said, “If I die tomorrow, I’ve lived the best life I could.” Bill passed away on the 7th, his lucky number!

At Bill’s request, he was cremated and there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, Donna would ask that you donate to a veterans organization of your choice in Bill’s name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Feb. 8, 1935 – Jan. 5, 2019

Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother and friend Walt Wintch passed peacefully away at home on Jan. 5, 2019 after an eight-month, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Walt was born in Manti, Utah, on Feb. 8, 1935, to Ardray and Pearl Bessey Wintch. He married his sweetheart, Darlene Loraine Solo, in Salt Lake City, Jan. 28, 1954. They are parents of four children: Cheryl Hyland (Mike), Tammie Sadler (Stan), Rona DeMille (Kirk), Charles (Chip) Walter Wintch Jr. (Shaneen), nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, children and brother David.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Joshua and brothers Don and Garth.

Walt was a loving husband and caring father. He leaves quite a legacy in his building of churches and schools throughout Utah. He retired from Valley Builders in Gunnison, Utah, but his love of building called him back, and he went on to work for Ence Homes where he finally retired for good.

Walt loved the Manti mountains, specifically 6 mile canyon, where his family camped, hunted and fished. He also loved a good campfire and with a twinkle in his eye and that deep voice, he told endless stories that entertained his family and friends.

Per Walt’s wish, no services will be held.

“The mountains are calling me home, and I must go”

Oct. 20, 1937 – Jan. 3, 2019

Earl Bud Barney was led away from this earthly life and on to eternal life on Jan. 3, 2019, at the age of 81. He joined his wife Gloria, his mom Lula Morgan, dad Irvin Barney and his three brothers Dan, Jim and Darryl.

Earl, or Bud as many called him, was born on Oct. 20, 1937, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He grew up in Virgin, Utah, and graduated from Hurricane High in 1955. He met and married Gloria Leavitt in 1957. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 11, 1966.

He became a brick mason at a young age and worked for Leavitt and Pulsipher Masonry until he became a masonry contractor of his own company. Earl was ambitious and driven to succeed in his trade.

He was known for being honest and a master of his trade. His work showed that he believed his name and the quality of his work were important. He demanded perfection from those who worked for him and from himself. He was capable of solving difficult problems and those who worked with him were proud to be associated with him. He was in high demand because those in the business knew that he would give them quality work in a timely manner. He built homes, churches, schools and many large business buildings. His handiwork is on display all over Southern Utah.

He lived a life filled with integrity, hard work and love. He was a man of few words and he communicated very effectively by just giving “the look,” but when he spoke people listened.

Earl was a master woodturner and made many beautiful bowls for family and friends.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, riding dirt bikes, water skiing at Lake Powell and snow skiing at Brian Head. Earl and his family spent many days camping on Cedar Mountain, on Sheep Bridge and Smith Mesa. He was athletic and picked up snow skiing and scuba diving in his later years.

He has left a great legacy and example for his family to follow.

He is survived by his four children: his son Russell (Julia) five children, five grandchildren; daughter Julie (Jared) three children, eight grandchildren; daughter Colleen (Jason) six children, 10 grandchildren; son Boyd (Connie) three children.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family will miss Earl dearly but they carry many wonderful memories of love and a great example of what a man should be.

Funeral services

• All services will be at the North Stake Center, 272 S. 700 West in Hurricane, Utah.
• A family meet and greet will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 6-8 p.m.
• Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11.
• Interment will be held at Hurricane City Cemetery, 12:30 p.m. at 600 N. 225 West, Hurricane, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Feb. 11, 2001 – Dec. 26, 2018

Brianna Jo Stevens, born on Feb. 11, 2001, was called home at the age of 17 on Dec. 26, 2018, from a rare brain disease called Moyamoya.

Brianna was a young, dedicated girl with a long promising life ahead of her. She had an endless thirst to grow, learn and ensured to never let anything or anyone hinder her from meeting her goals. A leader in many ways, Brianna always tried to find positivity in things and spread her contagious energy to everyone around her.

Brianna was a generous, caring, loving, hardworking and sassy girl who loved her life riding ATVs, going on cruises, laughing, traveling, watching Netflix, painting, crafting, spending time with family, friends and giving back to her community.

Brianna was in her senior year at Rancho High School and due to graduate with honors on May 28, 2019. Brianna spent most of her time and energy excelling in her academics in the Sports Medical Magnet Program, participating in Student Council and Magnet Student Ambassadors along with building unforgettable memories with her friends. Brianna was yet to decide where she was going to attend college, but started early applying to Utah’s Dixie State University, University of Nevada Las Vegas and University of Nevada Reno.

Brianna is survived by her two parents, Denny and Bridget Stevens; her two sisters, Alurea and Haylee Stevens; her grandparents, Sharron Stevens, Roger and Teresa Peters, Mary Peters; her uncles and aunts; her cousins; her close friends; and her great love of her three dogs, Cinnamon, Khloe and Jiminy.

Brianna joins her grandfather, Alvin Stevens; uncle, Carlos Cortez; great grandparents, Theron and Ossie Stevens, Wickley and Ruth Gubler, Harold and Florabell Peters and Anita Fox.

The memory of Brianna’s 17-year-old warm laughter, smile and personality will be greatly missed and will live on through all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the neurosurgery department at University of California, Los Angeles in Brianna’s name for research and cure development of the deadly disease Moyamoya. You can donate here or here.

Funeral services

• Visitation starts at 9 a.m. PST Saturday, Jan. 12, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1825 N. Hollywood Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Services are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. PST immediately after visitation, with Bishop Jeff Prisbrey officiating.
• Interment will follow services at 4 p.m. in the LaVerkin City Cemetery, 580 N. State St., La Verkin, Utah.
• Visitation, the service and interment are open to everyone. All are welcome to come and pay your respects.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

Feb. 22, 1938 – Jan. 8, 2019

Mary C. Ritchey, 80, passed away Jan. 8, 2019, in Central, Utah. She was born Feb. 22, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, to William Roy Heskett and Adaline M. Fox. She married Guy H. Ritchey April 2, 1956; he died May 28, 2016.

Mary found great joy in her family. She loved crafts, knitting and playing games. She fought a long, valiant battle with COPD.

Mary is survived by her daughter Susan (Robert) Gray; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughters Carolyn and Linda, and one grandson.

Funeral services

• Funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to service at 10 a.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be at the Central Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922.  For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

Sept. 13, 1929 – Jan. 6, 2019

Agnes Crosman, 89, passed away Jan. 6, 2019. She was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Springfield, Tennessee, to Richard Godfrey and Mary Adams Traughber. She and her husband Richard Jones Crosman were married in Springfield, Tennessee, on Oct. 2, 1950.

One of 12 siblings, Agnes was born Agnes Imelda Traughber and grew up on the family farm in Robertson County, Tennessee. After her marriage to Richard J. Crosman, who completed a career in the U.S. Army, the family traveled the world, including posts in Europe and the Far East. She lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, for most of the last 36 years, moving the St. George, Utah, this past July.

Agnes is survived by three of her children: Richard A. (Cindy) Crosman of St. George, Utah, Debra L. Maddox of Kalkaska, Michigan, and Matthew D. (Elizabeth) Crosman of Bristow, Virginia; grandchildren David Crosman, Jessica Crosman, Heather Maddox, Christopher Maddox, Megan Crosman and Sarah Crosman and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and children Harold and Mark.

Funeral services

• Family and friends are invited to celebrate Agnes’ life and share memories on Saturday, Jan. 12, 12:30-2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922.  For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

April 18, 1944 – Jan. 9, 2019

Richard Antone Burningham, our amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother died suddenly Jan. 9, 2019, in St. George, Utah.

He was born April 18, 1944, in Ogden, Utah, to Cecil and Ethel Burningham. He was the seventh of 10 children and his mother often referred to her handsome son saying he was far “too pretty for a boy.”

Richard frequently shared a memory from his childhood that when his family got down to two flavors of ice cream in the house he insisted that his parents go to the store for more flavors! While growing up, he always treasured one-on-one time with his father, even if it required lengthy trips driving 50 miles out of town.

He served a full-time LDS mission in Copenhagen, Denmark. Then, from 1967-1968 he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Because of his military service, his name will be engraved on the Veteran’s Memorial Monument at Tonaquint Cemetery in St George, Utah.

Shortly after returning home from service, he met Vickie Henrie in Southern California and was married for 30 years. They had four children together: Lorraine (Ben) Roach, Glen Burningham, Diane (Haldon) Johnson, and Doug (Angie) Burningham.

From an early age, he had a talent for fixing things, which led to a career in construction. Some of his projects included remodeling a school, working on church buildings, building houses with brothers-in-law and restoring the St. George Opera House. He also trained in architecture as a draftsman, which he loved doing. He was always known for his hard work and as the best handyman for anything!

In 2011, he swept Susan Pectol off her feet and was remarried, adding seven adult children to his family: Jeffrey (Anna) Pectol, John (Trisha) Pectol, Mike (Helen) Pectol, Rebekah Pectol, Matt (Leigh) Pectol, Shelly (Daniel) Reber, and Daniel Pectol. This union boasts of 36 grandchildren who he spoiled, teased and loved to pieces. He always said “family first” and cherished every moment with his grandkids. One of his favorite activities was the card game, Canasta. Many friends and family members cherish fond memories of a great, competitive game with Richard.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, 10 children, 36 grandchildren and three siblings: LaWana Marrs, Bob (Sali) Burningham, and Gary (Karen) Burningham. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Ethel Burningham, son Joseph Glen Burningham, and six siblings: Dale Burningham, Lorraine Torbett, Dorothy Snyder, Rodney Burningham, Sherry Callahan and Fred Burningham.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 14, at the LDS church, Cotton Manor Ward Building – 2583 E. 350 North at 11 a.m.
• There will be a viewing beforehand from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the same building.
• Graveside services with military honors will follow at Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St George, Utah.

A sincere thank you to Serenity Funeral Home for their assistance and their donation of a memorial tree planted in the Dixie National Forest to honor Richard’s memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

May 5, 1941 – Jan. 11, 2019

Joseph Wayne Nold of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away at age 77 in St. George, Utah, Jan. 11, 2019. He was surrounded by surviving family, including his wife, Brenda Nold, and his children, Joseph W. Nold, Carolyn Revels, Doug Nold, William T. Civish Jr and Robin Civish.

Nold was born May 5, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana, to George Walker Nold and Lorrain Schlachter.

He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center for their amazing care in his final hours.

Oct. 29, 1943 – Jan. 11, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Martha Jean Ekins successfully completed her earthly mission in St. George, Utah, on Jan. 11, 2019, following a valiant fight against cancer.

“Jeanie” loved to laugh and smile. Her smile encouraged and charmed everyone who knew her. She was a natural builder of confidence and self-esteem in others. Her ability to make the individual feel special was unparalleled. She was full of pure positive energy and always found the joy in the journey. No matter the task, she was a stalwart supporter.

Jeanie was born Oct. 29, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Gerald and Martha Browning.  She grew up in Idaho where she was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ by loving parents and learned to love and serve the lord.

She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she earned her degree. During this time, she met and married her eternal companion Leo in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After graduation they spent 25 years in New Hampshire and Delaware where they raised their children, served others, lived the gospel principles and fortified their love. She was always anxiously engaged in volunteering and serving those who needed her help. Jeanie was an accomplished pianist and genuinely enjoyed filling our home with wonderful music.

For the last 19 years she and Leo lived in St. George, Utah. During this period, they served together in the visitor centers in Kirtland, Ohio, and St. George, Utah, and served in many capacities in the St. George Temple

She was a catalyst in all of our lives. She was loved and adored by her grandchildren who were drawn to her energy and positivity. Her legacy will perpetuate in the lives she has forever changed.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Leo Ekins; five children, Lisa Shifflett,  Brett Ekins, Brian Ekins, Stacy Hall, Allison Macaulay; 16 grandchildren; and brother Gary Browning.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held 9-10:45 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 1762 S. River Road, St. George, Utah.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

The family expresses deep appreciation to all who loved and cared for Jeanie over the last year, most recently Leo Ekins, children Lisa, Brett, Brian, Stacy, Allison, and loving caregivers Gina, Veda, Mel and Summer. Good night my PRETTY LADY!

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.

Sept. 17, 1942 – Jan. 4, 2019

James Michael McFadden Sr. passed away from our arms on Jan. 4, 2019 at the age of 76 with family by his side after a hard fought battle with cancer. James was born in Paris, Texas, Sept. 17, 1942, to Elmer H. McFadden and Elsie O. (Nash) McFadden.

He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, two sisters, Mozell Stone and Billy Jo (Alvis) Arney.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pearl A. (Goettling) McFadden, a son James M. Jr (Shiela), a daughter Kathleen (Diane Moll), five grandchildren, Ana, Jonathan, Connor, Sommer, Tasha, one great-grandchild, Audri, and his brother, William H. McFadden.

Jim has a truly patriotic soul who served his country and community. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964, taking the first group of Marine helicopters into Vietnam.

His military training gave him a lifetime job working as a licensed airline mechanic for Pacific Southwest Airlines and US Airways in San Diego for 36 years. After retiring he moved to Saint George, Utah.

There will be a “celebration of life” on March 2 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his favorite place, Purgatory Clay Sports in the Southern Utah Shooting Sports Park, 5650 W. 700 South, Hurricane, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222.

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

Oct. 11, 1946 – Jan. 12, 2019

Craig Lloyd Smith, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away in St. George, Utah, on Jan. 12, 2019, while completing his final act of service.

Craig was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Lloyd Milton and Phyllis Jean Bartlome Smith. He was the second of four children. Craig grew up working with his family on their dairy farm. He loved being outdoors, hunting and playing basketball.

Craig served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florida. He drove a new car from Utah across country to Florida by himself when he went on his mission. When Craig returned from his mission he attended Brigham Young University where he was a member of the “Dirty Dozen,” a group of guys that lived together and became the best of friends.

Craig returned to Georgetown, Idaho, to work on the family dairy farm. He met his sweetheart, Barbara Eschler, at a church activity and they were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on Jan. 8, 1971. Together they were blessed with five children: Christopher, Katie, Daniel, Steven and Ecko.

The family moved to St. George, Utah,  in August 1986, where Craig worked as a custodian for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then became a truck driver and did this until he retired. In retirement, Craig was a handyman and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed building and repairing things and made many keepsakes for his grandkids. Craig loved going to garage sales and could always find a use for the treasures he found. He spent his time serving others.

Craig’s greatest love was his family. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids hunting, hiking, camping and hunting for golf balls. The Smith family loved to go boating, especially at Lake Powell, and had many fun trips with family and friends. Sunday dinner with the family was his favorite time of the week and he cooked amazing meals for them. He was known for his Dutch oven dinners, homemade bread and chocolate cake.

Craig is survived by his sweetheart, Barbara, of Hurricane, Utah; children Christopher (Lynnette) Smith of Spanish Fork, Utah, Katie (Jason) Allsop of St. George, Utah, Daniel (Julie) Smith of St. George, Utah, Steven Smith, of St. George, Utah, Ecko (Roger) Ashmore, of Apple Valley, Utah; and 12 grandkids: Keenan, Kolby, Kavan, Kashton, Cayden, Colton, Treydan, Brecken, Austin, Marcus, Callie and Ragnar. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws.

There will be a celebration of Craig’s life for family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 19, at noon at the LDS church at 320 N. 3400 West, Hurricane, Utah. Casual dress.

Nov. 26, 1939 – Jan. 12, 2019

Robert (Bob) Kent Godfrey, age 79, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully in St. George, Utah, on Jan. 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 26, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Willard Horace Godfrey and Donna LaRue Canning Godfrey, joining his older brother Willard (Will) Horace Godfrey Jr.

Bob grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and also Denver, Colorado. After graduating from high school, serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in eastern Canada (President Monson being his Mission President), he attended Brigham Young University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He married for time and eternity Gayle Barlow in the Salt Lake City Temple on July 23, 1965, and enjoyed 53 wonderful years together.

In 1947, as a youth, Bob became active in the Boy Scouts of America. His scouting career was highlighted in 1987 when he received the highly respected Silver Beaver Award. He continued to serve many years in Scouting, helping many boys to earn their Eagle Scout award, including his two sons, Todd and Brad, and enjoyed watching his grandsons receive theirs.

He loved his family: wife and six children. He is survived by his wife Gayle, children Sonya Dona’ Sessions (husband Joel and children Tawni and Samantha), Robert Todd Godfrey (wife Rachel and children Byrton, Nathan and Katelyn), Christina Rae Johnson (husband Tedd and children Charlie, Benny and Henry), Crystal Lee Bartlett (husband Mark and children Corban, Sydnee and Matthew, Daniel, Amanda, Michelle, Stephanie and Sarah), Willard Brad Godfrey (wife Shaylin and children Aleah and Cade), Dawn Marie Hafen (husband Jason and children Ethan, McKay, Alycia, Jessica, Garrett and Olivia), and his brother Willard Horace Godfrey Jr., age 81, (wife Sandra and children Dr. Ben, Shawn and Kimberly).

Bob’s family and Scouting is what he was most passionate about while serving in his younger years. He also loved serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Scout Master and in the Youth program, Elder quorum President, counselor in the Bishopric, High Councilman, and many other positions, wherever the Lord wanted him to serve. He also loved traveling, serving in the Temple and volunteering at the Tuachan Amphitheater in his retirement years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at the Desert Hills Church Building, 675 East Desert Hills Drive, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held at 10-10:45 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m.
• Following the service, interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

Our family wishes to thank all those who have shown love and support to our family, especially this past year.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Serenity Funeral Home online.

June 22, 1928 – Jan. 15, 2019

Betty Junne DeRieux Stratman of St. George, Utah, 90, passed away Jan. 15, 2019. She was born in Proctor, Oklahoma, on June 22, 1928 to Oscar Emanuel DeRieux and Justine Imogene Stedman. She married Harry Lee Stratman on July 15, 1975.

Junne was second oldest of eight children. Her childhood years were spent in Oklahoma. Her family moved to Oregon during her teenage years, where she graduated high school and received awards in basketball.

She was musically talented in singing and playing guitar on the local radio station. She also played the bass fiddle in her family band.

She was educated and served as a nurse helping others most of her life.

She served faithfully in many church callings. She enjoyed writing and directing church road shows.

Above all else, her greatest priority was her children and family. She was beautiful, optimistic and strong, and inspired everyone she touched. Her family is honored and proud to have been part of her life.

She is survived by 10 children: Max Chartrand, of Casa Grande, Arizona, Zane Chartrand, of Colorado City, Colorado, Dona Scoble, of Washington, Utah, Dan Carlile, of Aurora, Colorado, Cindy Rutz, of Washington, Utah, Ladeana Underwood, of Denver, Colorado, Roger Cox, of Colorado City, Colorado, Jennie Johnson, of Aurora, Colorado, Reese Stratman, of Washington, Utah, Jeremy Stratman, of St. George, Utah; 46 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee Stratman.

The family is very grateful for the wonderful care and love rendered by Intermountain Healthcare, Beehive Homes and Applegate Hospice during her final months.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Jan. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah.
• Funeral services will also be held on Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Elizabeth, Colorado.
• Interment will take place in the Elizabeth, Colorado, cemetery.

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.

Oct. 7, 1927 – Jan. 16, 2019

Wayne H. Houston, born Oct. 7, 1927, in Richfield, Utah, departed this earthly life Jan. 16, 2019, to be with his eternal sweetheart, Ramona Faye Hogue Houston.

Wayne was born the fourth of nine children to Tommy Ray and Emma Haywood Houston. After a brief courtship, Wayne and Ramona were married in his childhood home in Panguitch, Utah, on March 5, 1949. Later their marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple.

In 1952, Wayne joined the Air Force. After an honorable discharge in 1955, Wayne and Ramona moved to Costa Mesa, California. Wayne joined the Costa Mesa, California, Fire Department; during those years he also had a horse shoeing business. While living in Costa Mesa, Wayne and Ramona had two daughters, Janet Gail Houston Boudreaux born March 17, 1958, and Carol Houston Christensen born Feb. 22, 1962. Later they also adopted Alex Percel as their son.

After retiring in 1979 from the Costa Mesa Fire Department as captain, Wayne and Ramona moved back to Utah. Wayne owned and trained thoroughbred horses. In 1982, Wayne became the first paid fire chief in St. George, Utah. He served as chief for 15 years.

Wayne was preceded in death by his sweetheart Ramona Faye Hogue Houston; parents Tommy Ray and Emma Heywood Houston; brother Douglas Ray Houston; sisters Mary (Howard) Simkins, Reva (Lin) Orton, Barbara (Gib) Mitchell and Gay (Wayne) Hoskins. He is survived by his daughters Janet and Carol; son Alex; sisters Cleone (Dave) Major, Edy (Earl) Hindley, Lorraine (Ralph) Kurtz and Judy (Ray) Garver; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

We celebrate a life well lived. Wayne was a great example to others and will be missed greatly. We appreciate the loving care of Canyon Hospice.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will held Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, prior to services, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., both at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Santa Clara 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.

May 11, 1942 – Jan. 12, 2019

Our beautiful happy and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dearest friend, Reta Renae Fehlman Woodhouse, age 76, passed peacefully on Jan. 12, 2019. She was born May 11, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, to Twila Oman Fehlman and Almy Fehlman.

Renae lived in Yost, Utah, for the first 15 years of her life and then moved to Oakley, Idaho, where she graduated from high school in 1960.

She married her sweetheart J. Allen “Duff” Woodhouse on Nov. 4, 1960. Duff and Renae raised their four children in Oakley, Idaho. Renae was devoted to her children, grandchildren and community. She had an open-door policy, all were welcome without judgment and were invited to stay as long as needed.

Renae was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions in Relief Society, Primary and Young Women’s on both ward and stake levels. She loved family history and enjoyed working in the temple.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years and four children: Holly (Kevin) DeMass, Zan (Taylor) Frederickson, Cory (Amy) Woodhouse and Missy Woodhouse; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three brothers, Grant (Shelley) Fehlman, Robert (DeAnn) Fehlman, and Mike (Robyn) Fehlman; and sister Chic (Gary) Moffitt.

In lieu of flowers donations may be submitted to Zions Bank in memory of Renae.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington 2^nd Ward Chapel, 200 W. Brigham Road, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.

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.

July 10, 1928 – Jan. 14, 2019

Gerald “Gerry” Murdock, 90, passed away Jan. 14, 2019. He was born in Harrisville, Utah, July 10, 1928 to Levi Peterson Murdock and Mabel Stanger Murdock. He attended Ogden City schools and graduated in 1946 from Ogden High School. During his high school years and later he worked as a surveyor, building highways in national parks in Idaho and Southern Utah.

Gerry married Beverly Jean Gale in 1948 and they had one son, Scott. He spent two years in the U.S. Army as a surveyor in Germany from 1952 to 1954. He later attended Weber College and University of Utah where he graduated as a civil engineer in 1958. He also attended Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program.

Beverly passed away in 1997. Gerald then married Bonnie Ence Parry and they enjoyed their time in Springdale, Utah, and traveling America and the world.

In 1947, he started working for the Southern Pacific Railroad as a surveyor and after 42 years retired as chief engineer of the Southern Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Railroads. He then worked as an engineering consultant.

Gerry was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He achieved three holes-in-one in his lifelong pursuit of mastering the game of golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, five sisters and stepson Michael. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; son Scott (Laura); stepdaughter Brenda Van Natta; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one brother, James Murdock.

Funeral services

• Funeral services to be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Springdale Building, 1584 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, California.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

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.

Aug. 10, 1944 – Jan. 12, 2019

Y Jut Buonto, 74, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 12, 2019, in  Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Buonto was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam. He is the son of the late Y Suaih and the late H Dil (Buonto) Kbuor. He married Rhonda Eban Buonto Sept. 31, 1966. He was a director of minority affairs in Vietnam, and in the United States he served as manager of the Department of Social Health Services in Seattle, Washington.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda Eban Buonto; his children Bella (Javier) Eban Buonto of St. George, Utah, John Eban Buonto of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, Dione Eban Buonto of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, David ( Sophea) Eban Buonto, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kitsan (Jacob) Eban Buonto of Phoenix, Arizona, and Anna Eban Buonto of Las Vegas, Nevada; his grandchildren John Eban Buonto Jr., (John), Dominique Eban Buonto (Dion), Christian Eban Buonto (Dion), Kyle and Dimitri Buonto (David), Angelie Buonto (David), David Mesick (Kit), and Aaron (Anna).

A small family service was held in Las Vegas on Jan. 13.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, at noon at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Saturday one hour prior to services from 11 a.m. to noon at the mortuary.
• Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, where military honors will be held at the graveside.

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.

June 18, 1922 – Jan. 13, 2019

Garth D Larsen, 96, returned to the arms of his loving wife and heavenly Father on Jan. 13, 2019. He was born June 18, 1922, in Emery, Utah, to Lewis Oliver and Florence Elizabeth Mortensen Larsen. He married Cleo Alena Rich on Jan. 2, 1943, in San Francisco, California, where they celebrated that evening sharing a hot dog on market street before he left for war. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple on June 24, 2000.

He was raised in Emery, attended Emery High School where he participated in track, tennis, and played the trumpet in a local dance band. He also attended Weber State University after graduation. He served in the United States Navy in four different war regions during WWII.

After an honorable discharge, he and his sweetheart made their home in Price, Utah, where Garth worked at the local bank starting as a teller and working his way up to regional manager for Zions Bank. He enjoyed the relationships he built helping the local people of Price for 43 years.

He enjoyed golfing with his friends at the Carbon Country Club and later after retirement in 1987 continued that love in St. George at the Bloomington Country Club. His family was his top priority and any chance he got to spend time with them camping, fishing or on vacation is what made him most happy.

He is survived by his children Debi (Bert) Leeflang; Todd (Sherry) Larsen of St. George, Utah; Freddie Larsen of Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart Cleo and son Richard. He is also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah at 11 a.m.
• Visitation will be held Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be held in the St. George City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah, for their loving care and concern provided to him for the last six months.

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.