Jan. 27, 1947 – April 1, 2019

David Max Thorn, 72, passed away April 1, 2019, in St. George, Utah. He was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Max and Ivy Thorn. He was the oldest of three children: sister Larcy and brother Tom.

He was raised in Springville, Utah, and graduated from Springville High School in 1965. He then attended Weber State College, where he was drafted into the U.S. Army and then into the Vietnam War. He was part of the 101st Airborne Division and an Army Ranger. After his tour of duty, he served in the National Guard for many years.

He was married to Laurie Bringhurst on Aug. 28, 1969. They were married for 40 years and later divorced, but still remained as close friends. They had three children and raised them in Mapleton and later in Ivins, Utah.

He owned and operated Mr. T’s Gas and Goodies in Ivins, Utah, for many years. He then was the golf pro in Beaver Dam, Arizona. He later worked as a card dealer in Mesquite, Nevada.

His favorite thing to do was golf and spend time with his friends on the course.

His greatest love in life was his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his children Shannon (Paul) Hunt of McGill, Nevada, Troy (Marsha) Thorn of Mesa, Arizona, and Katie (Tyler) Kell of Washington, Utah; ex-wife Laurie Thorn of St. George, Utah; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Ivy Thorn.

Funeral services

• A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at the Stonebridge Ward, 450 W. 3650 South, Washington, Utah.
• A visitation with the family will be held, prior to services, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

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

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

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion that was shown to our father and family during this difficult time.

Oct. 9, 1978 – March 31, 2019

Nicholas Leonard Schreiber, 40, passed away March 31, 2019, in Hurricane, Utah. He was born Oct. 9, 1978, to Lloyd and Kristine Schreiber in Ogden, Utah.

Nic graduated from Bingham High School. He loved being with his big brother, Tony. They were great buddies. He enjoyed camping, fishing and computers. Nic has worked for Paparazzi Accessories in Hurricane for the past year and a half.

Nic was very compassionate and caring to his mother. His mother was in a serious accident and for the past 30 years, he has helped the family with her loving care.

Nic was thoughtful and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a great dad and loved his kids with all his heart. They were always together.

He is survived by his son Gavin of Cedar City, Utah, and daughter Hannah of Hurricane, Utah; parents Lloyd and Kristine Schreiber of Hurricane, Utah; and two brothers, Tony of Hurricane, Utah, and Eric (Debbie) of Amsterdam.

Funeral services

• Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, at 4 p.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Sept. 25, 1936 – March 31, 2019

ReVon B. Ellett, age 82, passed away on March 31, 2019, in St. George, Utah. He was born in Torrey, Utah, on Sept. 25, 1936, to June Shiner and Irene Bullard Ellett. He grew up on a farm in Bicknell, Utah.

He loved deer hunting, fishing and camping and spent a lot of time with his parents and siblings, taking care of the farm animals, hauling hay and planting big gardens and putting the food in a cellar. He always cherished the time he was able to spend with his parents and his four brothers.

During his high school years he enjoyed and played all sports and that is where he met his sweetheart Elva Albrecht. They were married in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Dec. 21, 1955.

They lived their first few years in Wayne and Sevier counties and then in 1962 they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where ReVon worked as a mechanic at a local gas station. ReVon and Elva bought their own gas station in Las Vegas a few years after.

In April 1968 they moved their little family to St. George, Utah, where they bought the Red Bluff Motel at what is currently 500 N. Bluff from Elva’s parents and they operated this business until they sold the motel in 1972.

They purchased a lot just behind the motel on 550 North and built a home there and that’s where they finished raising their children.

ReVon worked as a mechanic and helped develop and build the Bloomington Hills Golf Course. In 1979, ReVon and Elva build the Dixie Lube Center, which was a family-owned business for 20 years, even the grandkids would help out if they desired. They sold that business in 1999 to retire. In his retirement years, he worked as a hospice chaplain and served many people through that service.

ReVon and Elva loved spending time with their children and grandchildren camping, deer hunting, 4-wheeling, having family dinners and Christmas Eve parties, where Santa would come and they made everyone feel so loved and welcomed.

ReVon was active in the church and held many callings.  He had fond memories of serving as Bishop of the St George 10th ward, served in many bishoprics and on the High Council. He simply loved to serve his fellow man. They were temple workers and served missions to Oakland, California Temple Visitor’s Center (2002-2003) and for many months at the Cove Fort Mission.

They had four children: Ronald ReVon (Julie) of Ivins, Utah, Diane (deceased), Douglas (Beth) of Eagle Mountain, Utah, and Pauline (Scott) Bale of St. George, Utah. They have 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Elva, daughter Diane Cox, grandson Clintin D Ellett, his parents June and Irene Ellett, his in-law parents Clarence and Delilah Day Albrecht, all of his siblings: Warren (Peggy), Jerry, Nolan (Kay) and Glendon.

The family would like to thank The Home Sweet Home Hospice House in St. George and the caregivers, namely Cheryl for her love and kindness she showed to our father the last month of his life, and also to nurses Ashley and Karin for their sweet care and to the Dixie Hospice Care team, nurses Shauna and Juli and his aide Marc.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday April 12, at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral and Thursday from 6-8 p.m., both will be at the Morningside 6thWard Chapel 930 S. Morningside Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Burial will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of McMillan Mortuary, 435-688-8880.

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

April 8, 1926 – March 27, 2019

Dora M. Harper, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend, passed away at her home on March 27, 2019, after a very short illness. Our hearts are broken, as she was in great health for most of her 93 years of life. We are grateful she was able to see her six children gather around her and be with her for her final days.

Our mother was born on April 8, 1926, in California, and we were looking forward to celebrating her birthday. Mom loved her house here in Hurricane, Utah, and took great pride and joy in decorating her home, inside and out.

She enjoyed her morning routine of having a cup of coffee while reading the newspapers or feeding the songbirds and watering her plants.

We children have fond memories of her various art pieces and wonderful family mementos. Her passion for cooking, music, photography and movies was happily passed on to all of us. Mom loved to go shopping or take car rides with her children, as well as going out to eat with her friends or taking a drive to Mesquite to play her slot machines.

She looked forward to her weekly appointment with her hair stylist or nail salon, and she loved her jewelry pieces and stylish clothes.

Mom enjoyed her privacy, but would always be there for us if we needed a good listener or a friendly shoulder to cry on. Her brain was very sharp until the end. We loved hearing of her memories when she was younger and reminiscing about her conversations with her brothers and sisters.

Mom endured many hardships during her life, yet she remained strong and was a shining example of how to survive with patience and grace. She had a big heart and was generous to a fault, even offering a ring or bracelet to strangers who complimented her on her fashion.

We have always been so proud of our Mom – she was so special, and we will miss her every day. Her passing leaves a huge void in the lives of her grieving children and of those who also knew and loved her.

She had wonderful neighbors and friends, especially Tammy, Darlene, Renee, Aurora, Chantelle, Alicia, Barbara and Maria. We would like to thank all of you for taking care of Mom in your own special way, and we are forever grateful to you.

We would also like to recognize and acknowledge the wonderful care Mom received from the nurses and aides during her short hospice time. The hospice team was so helpful not only for Mom but also for our family.

She was preceded in death by Milton, her dear husband of 33 years; her daughter Lydia, and her granddaughter Andrea.

Our Mom is survived by her six children: Phyllis Barriga (Richard) of Bullhead City, Arizona; Michael Aldrete (Carmen) of Summit, New York; Phillip Aldrete (Joanne) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Joni Harper Dunn (Thomas) of Hurricane, Utah; Milton J Harper, Jr. (Rhonda) of Dallas, Texas; Julie C. Harper of Bar Harbor, Maine. She had 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: John Montana, Bill Montana, Annabelle Hernandez, Juanita Owen and Ricky Collins.

The Lord is my shepard; I shall not want. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

March 24, 1950 – March 27, 2019

Wilhelm “Bill” Oor passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2019. He was born March 24, 1950 in Surabaja, Indonesia. He is survived by his wife and life partner Patricia Wieand and two sons, Michael (Heidi) and James. Bill and Pat were married on Thanksgiving Day 1972 in Pasadena, California.

Bill loved living in Utah. He loved the great outdoors with a passion for camping, hunting and off-roading (rock crawling). He loved to eat. One of his favorite places was the American Diner, where the staff always made him feel special and treated him like family.

Bill easily made friends, talking to anyone and everyone he met. He loved sharing his vast knowledge of firearms on his frequent visits to C-A-L Ranch, Sportsman’s Warehouse (where he was known as Willy) and Beaver Sport.

He lived most of his life in Southern California, where he felt honored to ride his beloved Harley with The American Legion Riders. He retired in 2012 after 22 years with Pyro-Comm Systems, settling in Enoch to be closer to family, including Benny Koehl whom he thought of as a brother.

In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his sister Lorna Mackun and brother-in-law Ed Mackun, brother Hans (Peggy), nephew Frank Tanner (Anna) and many cousins as well as his three sisters-in-law, Fredda (Chick), Kay, Shirley (Jim), nephews, nieces and several lifelong friends, especially Roy Van Westbroek whom he also considered a brother.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Charlotte Oor, sister Margareth Oor and nephew Chris Tanner.

Bill lived everyday by his motto: God, Family and Country!

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 20, from 2-6 p.m. at the Cross Hollow Stake Center on 2610 Cody Drive, in Cedar City, Utah (just south of Diamond Z Arena).

July 4, 1933 – April 4, 2019

Stanley Eric Snow passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah, from complications from an aneurysm in his back. He was 85. Stan had lived in the veterans home for five and a half years, entering as one of the initial residents in the new facility in 2013.

Stan was born in St. George, Utah, on the Fourth of July, 1933, to Erastus Eric and Ruth Bleak Snow. He was the second of three boys. He was raised in small town St. George, spending summers running free with his buddies wearing overalls and barefoot while his parents ran the E. B. Snow Furniture Company in the middle of town.

He was often the patriotic center of school productions as “Uncle Sam,” and celebrating his birthday every Fourth of July is a wonderful tradition in our family, especially celebrating with the community in Pine Valley.

He attended Woodward Junior High where he picked up playing the bass horn in the band. He continued playing the bass horn into college and also many years in the Pine Valley Fourth of July band.

Stan met his sweetheart, Betty Louise Allen, in 1952 while attending Dixie College. They were married for time and all eternity in the St. George temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 8, 1953. Last Monday was their 66th anniversary. That particular date made it difficult to celebrate their anniversary because Stan became a CPA and often couldn’t celebrate until after the 15th of April deadline every year.

Stan was drafted in 1954 and served two years in the Army during the Korean conflict at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii, as a supply clerk. After his discharge, Stan and Betty headed to Logan, Utah, where he graduated in accounting from Utah State University in 1958.

He took his first job in Twin Falls, Idaho, with LeGrande Nelson, and he continued to be a CPA in that community for 43 years, retiring in 2001. He started his own firm in 1970 and joined with LuDell Waldren in 1972. They worked in partnership for 30 years. His firm sponsored the annual 1040K fun run/walk just after tax season. At his request the Southern Utah Veterans Home began sponsoring an annual race which became known as the Stan Snow 5K and Fun Run.

Stan and Betty have five children and put down deep roots in the Twin Falls community. He served nine years on the Twin Falls County Fair Board; nine years on the Idaho State Board of Accountancy; as president of the Twin Falls Kiwanis Club, lieutenant governor for Division 5 of the Utah/Idaho District and governor of the Utah/Idaho District; 17 years as a Little League football coach for seventh-graders; and also as a Scout Master (twice taking troops to the National Jamboree) and received the Silver Beaver award from the Snake River Council of the BSA. He formed the foundation for the athletic department of the College of Southern Idaho serving on that board for 30 years and was the first president of the Golden Eagle Booster Club. He was elected to the CSI Athletic Hall of Fame.

Stan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served continually all his life. He served as a Bishop of the Twin Falls 2nd ward from 1968 to 1973, Stake Executive Secretary for three years, and Stake First Counselor to Don Watson with Max Casperson, 1976-1984, as well as numerous other callings. Stan and Betty served a two-year full-time mission for the church in the South East Africa Area in Johannesburg, South Africa, as an auditor/trainer, 2003-2004.

After retirement, Stan and Betty moved to Pine Valley, Utah, a quiet mountain community above St. George that they loved. As a young teenager, Stan helped build a cabin there with his dad, and in 1974 bought property of their own. He and Betty spent summers there and winters in Mesa, Arizona, where he served as activity director of their RV park for several years. He also served on the residents’ board at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.

In July 2012 Stan suffered a stroke that required hospitalization and rehabilitation for many months. The result was paralysis of his left side, confinement to a wheelchair and the need for skilled nursing care. Despite his disability Stan maintained his sharp mind and quick wit and was always optimistic about walking again on his own. Stan continued to cheer on his beloved Dixie State football and basketball teams and to share the gospel with his friends and family. The light of his life was his wife, Betty, and he would talk about her to everyone. Having her visit was the highlight of his days and weeks.  

The veterans home in Ivins, Utah, was a blessing to Stan in his years of physical need. The attentive and gracious staff and residents all became his friends. He trained many new CNAs in his years there. His family’s sincere appreciation cannot be appropriately expressed. Thank you, sincerely.

Stan is survived by his lovely wife Betty Allen Snow; his five children Allen Eric Snow (Nancy) of Riverton, Utah, Sharon Snow Dalley (Robert) of Pine Valley, Utah, Lori Snow Olsen (Jim) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Douglas Bleak Snow (Sara) of Arlington, Virginia, and Scott Beaman Snow (Amie) of Gilbert, Arizona; brother Earl Bleak Snow (Kathy); 22 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gregg Erastus Snow and his wife Jeanie, and two great-grandchildren Daniel Hansen and Ruby Hellstrom.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held Thursday, April 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah, and Friday, April 12, from 10-11 a.m. in the Pine Valley historic chapel.
• Funeral services will be in the Pine Valley chapel at 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, with interment immediately following in the Pine Valley cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by mail or in person to the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Stan’s name.

July 9, 1940 – April 5, 2019

Lynda Mitchell Green, age 78, passed away on April 5, 2019, at home in LaVerkin, Utah, with her son by her side after battling health problems for several years. She was born on July 9, 1940, in Cedar City, Utah, to Carlyle B. and Kathleen Stones Mitchell. She was the oldest of five children.

She grew up living in Paragonah, Parowan and Cedar City, Utah, spending her time with her many close cousins and learning from and helping her grandparents and parents. She was raised on and around the farm during her childhood and learned the value of hard work and how to do the many tasks that go along with farm life – like bottling fruit, making jam, butchering meat, sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, caring for the animals and for kids.

During high school she met and married W. R. “Bud” Green. Together they had four children. During their years together, they owned and operated Bud’s Sports Sales, selling motorcycles and snowmobiles. Most of the time away from work revolved around these activities, where they met many lifelong friends. Together with the help of family and friends they built a real log cabin at Navajo Lake, that still stands today after almost 60 years.

Following their divorce, she spent the next 20 years working in the medical field. The first 10 years she worked at Valley View Medical Center as a CNA, medical assistant, in the business office, admissions, ward clerk and in the emergency room. During this time, she made many close friends and remained very close to several of them. Also, during this time and the remainder of her life she dedicated and sacrificed much of her life and time to caring for her youngest son with his many health challenges and surgeries.

In 1989 she decided to follow one of her dreams to live by the ocean – so she and her son, along with a friend and her two kids, moved to Southern California for a couple of months, then on to live in Rosarito Beach, Baja, Mexico, where she lived 100 yards from the beach. During this time, she worked in Chula Vista, California, at Scripps Hospital emergency room.

After a couple of years in Mexico she moved back closer to home, first to Overton, Nevada, working at the medical clinic there for a year. Then she moved to Washington City, Utah, where she managed a chiropractic clinic for her “best boss” Dr. Michael Hobson.

She then decided to give the medical field a rest and followed another dream to own and run her own gift shop selling handcrafted gifts. So, in 1999, in Springdale, Utah, she opened her gift shop – Dreams Do Come True. After her lease ran out two years later she was forced to close. She then worked at a motel in Springdale for a year. She and Bret built their home in LaVerkin and due to her health, she had to stop working.

Lynda’s life has been dedicated to her family, which has always been most important. She especially cherished her time as a grandmother spending and enjoying time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always found ways to serve those around her. She loved the mountains, the beach, visiting with friends, traveling, crafting, sewing, crocheting, reading, puzzles, canning, winning at Yahtzee at the cabin, and she holds the family title for the Easter Egg Fighting Champion.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings during her life and had a strong testimony of the Gospel.

She is survived by her four children, Mark of Cedar Mountain, Todd (Marilyn) of Cedar City, Debby (Lief) Condie of Cedar City, Bret of LaVerkin; her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); her three siblings, Blair (Carla) Mitchell of Washington City, Susan (Jay) Adams of Cedar City, and Carla Fullerton of Cedar City. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlyle and Kathleen Mitchell, her grandparents Daniel Amasa “D.A.” and Leona Stones, Frank and Phebe Jane Mitchell, and many aunts and uncles.

Funeral services

• A graveside service will be held prior to interment on Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. at the Paragonah, Utah Cemetery.
• The family will be holding a celebration of life for Lynda at a later date.

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

Jan. 29, 1918 – April 8, 2019

Joseph Eugene “Gene” Hopkins passed away on April 8, 2019, in St George, Utah, having celebrated his 101st birthday in January. He was born Jan. 29, 1918, to Wilfred Bernard Hopkins and Theresa Mary Keenan in Swift Current, Saskatchuwan, Canada. He married Mary Michela Ponza of Soquel in Capitola, California, June 29, 1940.

Themes of resourcefulness, pragmatism and curiosity run through Gene’s life.  He was the ultimate recycler. From discarded lumber, motors, tires and cables, he created rehabilitation equipment for handicapped children, campers for his family, go-carts for his grandchildren and countless swings and zip lines. His ingenuity brought smiles to the faces of many family members and friends, who at times shook their heads in bewilderment and asked, “What will he think of next?”

Gene’s occupations were as varied as his ingenuity: ranch hand, baker, soldier, painter, contractor, fisherman, real estate developer, missionary and most importantly husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather extraordinaire.

With the outbreak of WWII, Gene’s cooking skills were put to good use as a mess sergeant in the 648th Tank Destroyer Battalion, XII Corps, 3rd Army. Under blackout conditions and with limited resources, Staff Sgt. Hopkins delivered hot meals to soldiers on the frontlines of battle in the European theater, earning the Bronze Star.

Upon completion of his service in WWII, Gene returned to his wife Mary, daughter Jeanne and their home in Redwood City, California. Following the births of their two sons, Joe and Jon, Gene and Mary pioneered the hills above Soquel, California. They established a ranch (complete with Gene’s trademark swimming pool), and created a home where all were welcome. It was there that Gene and Mary joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gene spent decades as a counselor in a Bishopric, Bishop or as a Branch President. Many sought his counsel on spiritual and temporal matters.

Accompanied by his charming, undaunted wife, Gene led a life filled with adventures in service: addressing welfare needs on remote islands in the Philippines, creating micro-loan projects for the impoverished, taking grandchildren to Hawaii and providing those around him (whether at home or in obscure corners of the world) with a steady supply of homemade donuts.

Gene’s determination and independence enabled him to live and to serve his fellow man for over a century. In fact, as he approached his 101st birthday, he was able to renew his driver’s license, which allowed him to continue serving in the temple and reading to the infirm. He will be missed by many, both near and far.

He is survived by his three children: Jeanne (David Macdonald) of St George, Utah, Joe E (Sophia) of Fruitland, Idaho, and Jon E (Andria) of Roseburg, Oregon. His grandchildren number 18 and his great-grandchildren 69. He is survived by his sister Mary Hopkins Messenger of Lincoln, California. He was preceded in death by his four brothers who probably wondered which of them would be last to leave mortality – he was in the middle.

Funeral services

• A memorial will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Fort Pierce Chapel in North Bloomington Hills at 1 p.m. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 90.
• Interment will be held in Santa Cruz, California.

In lieu of flowers please donate to missionary endeavors.

His family thanks many at care centers and emergency personnel for their kind services.

Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home, 435-986-2085.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes at Serenity Funeral Home online.

May 10, 1960 – April 5, 2019

Darren S. Barlow, 58, beloved father, grandfather, son and brother, returned to his heavenly Father on April 5, 2019. Darren was the oldest of eight children born to Samuel E. Barlow and Bonnie S. Johnson on May 10, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Darren was raised in Missouri, Washington and Salt Lake City for most his life. From a young age, Darren had a great love for hunting and fishing. Following high school, Darren became a master plumber and excelled in his trade for many years. Darren loved watching sports and was an avid University of Utah fan. For the past six years, St. George was his home. Recently, he worked for the city of St. George overseeing the maintenance, landscape and city park grounds.

Darren was a devoted “papa” and his greatest accomplishment and joy in this life were his children and grandchildren, whom he shared with former spouse Julie Nielsen. Although Darren was a man of few words, his message in this life was one of pure love and acceptance. The lessons we learned from him and the example he set were immeasurable. He will forever be in our hearts and his life has left a footprint that will never be forgotten.

Darren is survived by his sons Anson, James (Grace), Daniel (Britney) and grandchildren Kayliana, Shaylee, Natasha, Taleah, Brandon, Brielle, Selena and Jonah Darren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Eliza and his father Samuel. He is survived by his mother Bonnie; stepfather, Gary, who played an instrumental role in his life; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, at Holm Heritage Center located at 1065 N. Carlin Street, Hildale, Utah, at 11 a.m.
• Friends may call on Friday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. at Holm Heritage Center.
• An additional opportunity to call on the family will be held on Saturday at Holm Heritage Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at Isaac Carling Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Nov. 23, 1974 – April 6, 2019

Joseph Ryan Lee, 44, unexpectedly returned home to our heavenly Father on April 6, 2019.

Ryan was born Nov. 23, 1974, in St. George and is the son of Joe and Sally Lee. He married the love of his life, Lisa Jones Lee, daughter of DeVon and Shirley Jones on June 10, 1995, and was later sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ryan and Lisa have two children who were their everything. Laci, 22, was a complete daddy’s girl who recently married her love, Brandon Russell, in St. George. Colten, 19, looked up to his dad more than anything in this world. They all wanted to be just like him.

Ryan had a love and passion for helping people so he pursued a career in law enforcement with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was highly decorated and received many awards for his service including a purple heart. His career was cut short when he was in an accident in 2005.

He always had some sort of new adventure going on in his life, whether it was with his kids or a new project. Ryan had many interests and hobbies but as long as he was with his family he was happy. Ryan was the happiest person in the room and would do anything to make someone smile. He loved getting a reaction from people.

He is survived by his wife Lisa Jones Lee and children Laci Russell (Brandon), Colten Lee and Savannah Beard; his mother and father, Sally and Joe Lee, brothers Kip Lee (Brynn) and Rusty Lee (Danielle). He will be deeply missed by all his extended family who love him unconditionally. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our husband, father, son and brother, but are comforted to know we will be with him again soon.

Funeral services

• Services will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. with viewing services held Friday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. A viewing will also be held Saturday before the services, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St. St. George, Utah. He will still be with his family here in St. George but will be resting at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ryan’s GoFundMe account found on Facebook.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

Sept. 22, 1920 – April 8, 2019

Mildred Bonnie Moore Jensen, 98, passed away April 8, 2019. She was born Sept. 22, 1920, at the Sawyer Ranch, located on the outskirts of Susanville, Lassen County, California. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin (Frank) and Ada Irene Hamilton Moore.

Her early life was spent in Oregon and Washington, where her father worked as an automobile mechanic. Her only sibling, her sister, Lois Moore Failor of Price, Utah, predeceased her.

On Aug. 28, 1954, she married her sweetheart, Donald Moroni Jensen. The ceremony was performed by Donald’s father, Alma Moroni Jensen, at the Jensen home in Richfield, Utah. On Sept. 12, 1958, their marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles, California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Donald died on Feb. 17, 1993.

She received her first two years of schooling in Tacoma, Washington. For the next five years, her education was spread over schools in Ely, Nevada, a one-room schoolhouse in Pleasant Valley, Nevada, and Longfellow School in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended Bryant Junior High School, Roosevelt Junior High School, and graduated from East High School.

She received a degree from LDS Business College, earned a certificate in Business Administration from the University of Utah and received her Utah State Cosmetology license after completing course work at Hollywood College in Salt Lake City. This latter accomplishment was done as a hobby, since her expertise and interest lay in business administration.

Education was an ongoing endeavor in her life and she regularly attended extensions and evening classes at the University of Utah and BYU classes at the McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City. Business workshops, seminars and training sessions were attended throughout her business career.

In May 1940, she started her business career as steno-clerk in the sales and advertising department at Mountain Fuel Supply Company in Salt Lake City. Her 42-year business career was spent at Mountain Fuel Supply Company (now Questar Corp) where she progressed through the various stages of responsibility. In March 1982, she retired from Mountain Fuel Supply Company. At the time of retirement, she held the position of corporate secretary of Mountain Fuel Supply Company and assistant to the chairman of the board. She served as corporate secretary to Mountain Fuel Supply Company subsidiaries – Entrada Industries Inc., Wexpro Company, Mountain Fuel Resources Inc. and Interstate Brick Company.

Her business affiliations included being a member of the Pacific Coast Gas Association, board of National Notebook Committee. She served as a board member and chairman of the board of Junior Achievement of Greater Salt Lake, board member of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and board member of United Way of Greater Salt Lake. She was a member of the American Association of Corporate Secretaries and served on a national judging committee for the selection of Secretary of the Year.

Among her business achievements were a Silver Award for chairmanship of a Pacific Coast Gas Association national workshop; honorary association of arts degree from College of Eastern Utah and National Business Leadership Award given by Junior Achievement Inc.

In civic activities, she served as chairman for two Giant in Our City Banquets for the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; member of the committee for the dinner honoring the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Spencer W. Kimball, on his 80th birthday, where she had the responsibility for invitations and reserved seating for guests; arrangements chairman for the 1980 annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Gas Association held in Salt Lake City.

A sought-after fundraiser for good causes, she headed winning teams in raising funds for Junior Achievement, United Way of Greater Salt Lake, the Utah symphony and the Utah Opera Guild.

After her retirement and move to Rockville, Utah, she served as a member of the Rockville Beautification Committee and served a total of 14 years as a member of the board of directors of Zion National History Association, including one terms as vice chairman.

An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held a variety of Stake and Ward positions. Of all her callings, she considered being a teacher as the most challenging, rewarding and the one carrying the most responsibility.

She and Donald loved to travel. They saw the West with a tent for sleeping and finally with a travel trailer. They camped and fished, hiked and photographed their many destinations. Their vacations were spent traveling by car all over America and most of Canada. By air and by boat, they visited Hawaii, Alaska, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.

They purchased a condominium in St. George with the intentions of spending the winters in St. George and the summers in Salt Lake City. After Mildred’s retirement, memories of the beauty and tranquility of Zion Canyon brought them to Rockville, where they bought their farm and decided to make Rockville their home. They spent many happy hours in Zion National Park, enjoying the river views and the awe-inspiring scenery. They made many wonderful friends in the area and the years spent in Utah’s Dixie were some of the happiest ones they shared.

Mildred and Donald had no children, but they loved their nieces and nephews as if they were their own and Mildred considered as her daughters some very special young women who worked with her at Mountain Fuel: Sandy Burgess, Pat Pinder, Pat Naisbit and Sheral Hamada are the dearest of many she associated with over the years.

Mildred was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Harry E. Cloys; her father; her husband; sister; and nephews Douglas Jensen and Roger Halterman. Her survivors are her beloved nieces: Jody Trujillo of Aledo, Texas, Dawna (Joe) Priano of Sandy, Utah, Judy Halterman, Janet (Dr. James) Simmons, Jayne (Jim) Perlinski all of Bozeman, Montana; and her beloved nephews Jeff (Julie) Failor of Wellington, Utah, Wayne Jensen of Henderson, Nevada, Bartell (Arlene) Jensen of Logan, Utah, and Ron Jensen of Spokane, Washington.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in the Virgin River Ward Chapel, 1584 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah. A visitation will be held Monday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 16, at noon in the Salt Lake 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 2, 1922 – April 5, 2019

On April 5, 2019, Stanley Robert “Bob” Tanner’s last dream in life came true. At age 96 he was reunited with his wife Kathie in death, leaving behind six children and 26 grandchildren.

Dad was born on May 2, 1922, in Milford, Utah, to Stan and Arline Tanner. In the spring of 1933, he moved with his family to California, where he lived most of his life. As a youth Dad was an avid reader. He would take a great book, peanut butter sandwiches and a quart bottle of lemonade up a pepper tree to a platform he had built in its boughs and lose track of time. He was also a great athlete, lettering in football and baseball during his days at Venice High School.

In September 1942, after spring semester at Santa Monica City College, Dad was accepted as a naval aviation cadet and received his first flight training in St. George, Utah. He became “Fantan” to his pilot buddies who respected his prowess in the cockpit. During World War II he served in the South Pacific where he was shot down during a fighter sweep of Clark Field in the Philippines. Dad faced down fear and avoided capture by living on the move with a Filipino “Huk” leader opposed to the Japanese presence. He would later receive the Purple Heart, the Air Medal and the World War II Medal for his war efforts.

Toward the end of the war Dad was found by the U.S. Army and flown home for treatment of his war injuries. It was at this time, on March 17, 1945, that he married the girl of his dreams Kathryn Lau. He had set his sights on her before the war. It was a whirlwind marriage between hospital treatments for Dad and a rough start together.

They became the proud parents of three sons, Marsh, Scott and Steve, and three daughters, Susan Daly, Maryanne Jackson and Barbara Tanner. Dad encouraged his children to work hard and save for what they wanted. He enjoyed family games and kibitzing at cards. He loved music and encouraged music lessons. He was adventuresome enough to build a sailboat which his family enjoyed. He worked hard and played hard.

Dad graduated from the American Institute of Banking as an honor student. He also graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington in Seattle. Working for Bank of America until his retirement, he started as a trainee in June 1946 and retired as a group vice president responsible for the administration of credit for 130 branch banks in June 1983. Dad had a reputation for being tough but fair and helpful in handling difficult credits.

Dad’s enterprising spirit manifested itself in many other ways. He formed a Dixieland band and played the trombone, sang with a barbershop chorus in Pasadena, served with his wife in the California Los Angeles Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served as an ordinance worker in the Los Angeles Temple and organized Tandal, a family financial investment partnership.

In all his pursuits, he was wholehearted and hardworking, entirely devoted to his family. Though we will miss him, we rejoice that he is home at last.

Dad is survived by his sisters, Irene Skinner and Geri Sorensen and his brother Kirk.

Funeral services

• A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 415 N. Westridge Drive in St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, April 12, from 6-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and prior to services Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

March 6, 1937 – April 10, 2019

Grant Reede “Woody” Woodbury passed away April 10, 2019. Woody was born March 6, 1937, in Hurricane. He lived life fully for 82 years. His parents were Grant Woodbury and Bertha Wheeler.

He was married to Lynda Edwards (Naegle) and he had two children, Robert Woodbury and Susan Mayo. He has eight grandchildren, Amanda Lackey, Alan Woodbury, Jake Mayo, Luke Mayo, Seth Mayo, Max Mayo, Sam Mayo and Song Mayo.  

Maj. Woodbury served in the Army and served our country in Korea, Germany and Vietnam twice. He enjoyed going to Dixie College and received a bachelor’s degree in Texas. His family is proud he served in the military and he served others around him.

He spent a large part of his life in Texas, some time in Florida and other places. He came back to Utah to be home and be with old friends and family. He will be missed.

Funeral services

• Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Hurricane Cemetery on Thursday, April 18, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

April 14, 2019

Jeanetta Laurine Thompson, 63, passed away April 14, 2019, after her courageous fight with ovarian cancer. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Jay and Betty Thompson.

Jeanetta was a special education paraprofessional for over 20 years where she was loved by many of her students and faculty. She loved being a mom, not only to her five children but to the many children in her life, and she always made every situation special. She taught her children to be positive in life, learn from mistakes, be your own person, take responsibility, the importance of empathy and how to throw a baseball.

Jeanetta was full of love and would do anything for anyone. Service was a top priority in her life, even when struggling herself she never missed a 12 days of Christmas for a family in need. She made numerous quilts for the children’s hospital and many other service projects.

Jeanetta loved spending her time quilting where she loved giving her beautiful quilts to family and friends. She loved critters, crafting, reading, garage sales, watching crime shows, and Hallmark movies. She had such a contagious laugh and her goal in life was to build great relationships where she would leave notes to those she loved.

Even fighting cancer, she was able to go on adventures that were on her bucket list. She went parasailing over the ocean, went on a cruise and was able to experience Disneyland with her grandkids. She loved to sing even though she couldn’t carry a tune. In her head, she always said, she sounded like an angel.

She loved living in St. George where she touched many lives. One of her favorite places to be was the cabin in Sterling where she would spend time with her sisters cooking, laughing, sewing and crying. They always had an amazing time and she loved “Sisters Weekend.” The sisters’ bond was strong throughout her life.

She is survived by her five children: Veronica Martinez (Luke), Vancouver, Washington, Alexander Martinez, Salt Lake City, Utah, Candice Martinez, St. George, Utah, Andie Martinez (Samm Moody), Albuquerque, New Mexico, and John Martinez (Jenny) Hooper, Utah.

The pride and joy of her life were her eight grandchildren and five honorary grandchildren; her siblings Ronald Thompson (LouJean) Layton, Utah, Nathalia Crookston, Montpelier, Idaho, Jim Facer (Candi) Huntsville, Utah, Mary Steinke (Darrell) St. George, Utah, Wendee Thompson, Salem Oregon. She loved being an aunt and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as her faithful companion, her furbaby Max.

Jeanetta came to live with her sister in St George 10 months ago to continue her battle with cancer, she was surrounded by many people that loved her and she touched numerous lives with love, hope and her inspirational outlook on life.

We want to thank Dr. Nadauld and the entire IHC Genomics team in St. George, Utah, for the love, support and hope in life they gave her. We will be forever grateful for the treatment and support that we received during the past 10 months.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Friday, April 19, at Lindquist Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., South Ogden, Utah.
• We will be having a viewing from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday and it will be followed with a celebration of life at Lindquist Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, at 2 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to join us for Jeanetta’s celebration of life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

July 5, 1931 – April 14, 2019

George “Pete” Peterson, 87, passed away April 14, 2019. He was born July 5, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Erma Caroline Peterson.

George attended the Training School in northern Utah until moving down to St. George, Utah. He was in ARC Group Home and later moved into a private group home with Kathy and Atif Ishtiaq. He attended Dixie Advantages Day Program for many years. Through their services he was able to work at Ace Hardware for many years as a custodian until his retirement.

George had many friends in the community and co-workers that he loved dearly. They would take him shopping, to the movies, out to eat and to the mall.

His biggest joy was babies, he loved all babies and was very gentle when he held them. He loved doing arts and crafts, drawing and playing with his cards.

He will be missed by many people in the community that knew him and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services

• Gravesides services will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

We would like to thank IHC Hospice and a special thank you to his nurse, Jody, for all her hard work and support.

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.

March 3, 1942 – April 16, 2019

My sweet husband, Floyd Stewart Tracy, passed away at his home in Hurricane, Utah, at the age of 77 on April 16, 2019. Stewart was born March 3, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, to Floyd Lindsay Tracy and Roberta Rasmussen Tracy.

Stewart spent his early years in a little town on the Utah/Idaho border called Yost. When he was 12, his family moved to Brigham City, Utah, where he finished his school years. After high school, he went to Weaver Airline School in Chicago. After finishing training in Chicago, he moved to Phoenix. He worked for Bonanza Airlines, doing whatever involved flying. I think flying was his first love. He loved to fly and was sorry to lose his pilot’s license due to diabetes.

During his stay in Phoenix, he was drafted into the Army and spent two years serving during the Vietnam War. Returning to Phoenix, he met and married Judith Marie Omen. Two children were born to this union, Kim Tracy of Bountiful, Utah, and Brad (Mardi) Tracy of Kaysville, Utah. He also has two grandsons, Tyson and Mason Tracy. Stewart and his family later moved to Las Vegas, and then to Bountiful, Utah. Stewart worked as an air traffic controller in the weather division and retired in 1995 from the facility in Cedar City, Utah.

Stewart met and married me, Vickie Fullmer, from Burley, Idaho, in 1989, and we were sealed in the St. George LDS temple in 1993. Stewart and I have lived in Cedar City, Utah, Paragonah, Utah, Preston, Idaho, and finally, Hurricane, Utah. Stewart said we are going far enough south, so we won’t have to shovel snow, and Hurricane became our home.

Stewart has struggled with many health issues these past 11 years. He always tried to remain pleasant through them all. I will miss him terribly, and love him dearly, but we will be together again. Stewart knew our heavenly Father loved him, and he knew the gospel to be true.

Stewart chose not to have a service, he was kind of a private person, and he didn’t like people making a fuss over him.

I would like to thank the many medical providers who have taken such good care of my sweetheart all these years. Their service is truly appreciated.

Fly high my angel, till we meet again.

Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home, 435-986-2085.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes at Serenity Funeral Home online.

April 15, 1951 – April 12, 2019

David Richard Basoff passed away on April 12, 2019, in St. George, Utah. He was born on April 15, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, to Arthur and Estelle Basoff. He married Stacey Basoff on May 21, 1983, in Van Nuys, California.

David was a wonderful husband and father. He was kind, caring and always made people laugh. He worked at Princess Cruises for 11 years before his retirement in April 2018. He loved taking cruises and trips to Hawaii as often as possible and when he wasn’t traveling, he enjoyed hanging out at home in his backyard with his family.

He is survived by his wife Stacey, daughter Sabrina, his brother Ronald Basoff and sister Shari Basoff.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Southern California.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes at Serenity Funeral Home online.

Arrangements and memorial tree planting by the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, 435-986-2085.

Oct. 28, 1945 – April 17, 2019

Hyrum Jessop Jeffs, 73, passed away April 17, 2019. He was born Oct. 28, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Rulon Timpson Jeffs and Kathleen Jessop.

Hyrum grew up in Sandy, Utah, but he lived all over the western United States throughout his life. He was a man of many trades. Hyrum had a sense of adventure and loved to try new things.

Hyrum was at times a playful father and a bit of a tease with the young children.  In the children’s older years, he let them make their own mistakes but was a listening ear.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and three children. He leaves behind wives, 21 children and 66 grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral and interment services will take place at Isaac Carling Memorial Cemetery on Monday, April 22, at noon.
• All family, friends and loved ones are welcome to join.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emilie Jeffs, 940 North Redwood St. Hildale, Utah.

Special thanks to the staff at Ogden Medical Center for their special care of our father and grandfather.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

March 23, 1921 – April 18, 2019

Fern Abrams Erickson, 98, died at home, of natural causes on April 18, 2019.  She was born March 23, 1921 in College Ward, Utah, to George Franklin and Nettie Rebecca Schenk Abrams. She married Farrell R. Erickson in 1945. He died in February 2010.

Fern was an athlete who excelled at softball as a young woman. She and Farrell were avid golfers, which prompted the move to St. George after retirement.

She is survived by her children Margaret (Ed) Phillips, Jeanette (Michael) Cochrane, Donna (John) Daly, and Mark Erickson; her sister Wilma Swenson; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Fern had an outgoing personality and made friends wherever she went. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services

• Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 22, at noon at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to service from 10-11:30 a.m. at the mortuary.

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.

Sept. 6, 1919 – April 14, 2019

Richard “Dick” H. Fleischer, 99, passed away peacefully at home April 14, 2019, to be with Helen, his beloved wife of 69 years. He was born Sept. 6, 1919, in Lorain, Ohio, to Henry and Rachel Wolfe Fleischer. He graduated from Quincy High School in Massachusetts. He married Helen Fredrickson, his high school sweetheart, on Oct. 16, 1941, in Quincy. He attended Bentley College in Boston.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps before the Pearl Harbor attack. He served in the Pacific as a P-47 fighter pilot where he flew 200 missions and became an ace with six confirmed victories.

After the war, he went to work for a large insurance company in Boston. Shortly thereafter, he and Helen moved to Altadena, California. Dick and two partners started an insurance brokerage firm in Pasadena. Eventually, he bought out his two partners and ran a very successful business for the rest of his working career.

After retirement, he and Helen moved to Rockville, Utah, by the Virgin River, where he spent years making substantial improvements and expansions to the property and buildings. In later years, Dick and Helen moved to a townhouse in a senior development in St. George, Utah.

He was an accomplished saxophone and clarinet player and formed a semi-professional band while in high school that continued to perform into his college years. He was an avid and excellent golfer. He also enjoyed the social functions held at the St. George Air Museum to honor veterans.

Wherever Dick and Helen lived, they made many dear lifelong friends.

We want to thank Lynnette Kinsell, and Ronie Anderson and Linda Halter (Kind Hearts Senior Care), Garland Phillips, and Hospice Care who provided wonderful in-home care.

Dick is survived by his daughter Mimi Wesoski (Colorado), his brother Glenn Fleischer (Florida), his niece Susan Fleischer Bramlette (Texas), his nephews Richard Keene (Colorado) and Bruce Keene (Arizona), and his niece Gale Brinkerhoff (New Mexico).

Funeral services

• Memorial services with military honors will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., 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.