April 15, 1940 – May 3, 2019

George Morris Peacock, age 79, passed away on May 3, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1940, in Orangeville, Utah, to William Morris and Maree Rasmussen Peacock. The third of three children, George grew up with two sisters, JoAnn and Evelyn. His father passed away when George was only 7 years old. He grew up in a home that was filled with music. He spent many happy days hunting, fishing and exploring.

He attended South Emery High School and graduated in 1958, then attended the College of Eastern Utah for two years. He then attended Brigham Young University to complete his Bachelor of Arts in 1964, and Master of Arts in 1970. He was a member of the IKs, the Intercollegiate Knights, a service fraternity, as such he supervised the lighting of the “Y” in times when firepots outlined the cougar initial on the mountain. In later years, George led the Sigma Gama Chi fraternity in numerous activities with young adults at the St. George Institute.

George served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Gulf States Mission from 1960 to 1962. George worked for the Church Educational System for 37 years as a Seminary and Institute Instructor, Principal, and Administrator in Shelley, Idaho; Springville, Utah; St. George, Utah; and Cedar City, Utah. He loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to learning, teaching and serving in the church. His church service included many callings both in leadership as well as in teaching – wherever people needed to be served or taught.

At age 16, George was the only scout leader in his small town and has fond memories of taking Boy Scouts on camping, hiking and fishing trips. George was the author of two books, “Unlocking the Numbers” and “Unlocking the Idioms.” He also worked in the St. George Temple.

On Sept. 12, 1963, George married his sweetheart Arlene Christensen of Meridian, Idaho, in the Manti Utah Temple.

He is survived by his wife Arlene; his children Morris (Mary Jo) Peacock, Jolene (Dale) Ipson, Bryan (Shauna) Peacock, Bart (Vicki) Peacock and Scott (Gayla) Peacock; his 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and his sister Evelyn Huntsman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister JoAnn Cox and her husband Calvin Cox; his brother-in-law Howard Huntsman; his son Todd Christopher Peacock; and a great-grandson, Bronson DeMille.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Little Valley Stake Center, 2436 East Crimson Ridge Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the stake center.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

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

Dec. 19, 1917 – May 2, 2019

Mary Sullivan Hasfurther, 101, died May 2, 2019, in St. George, Utah. She was born Dec. 19, 1917, in St. George, Utah, to Victor and Clio McArthur Sullivan. She married Wilfrid M. Hasfurther Nov. 29, 1938, in St. George, Utah.

Mary has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she has served as Relief Society President, a Young Women leader, a Primary worker and a temple worker at the St. George Temple.

Mary was a beautician and homemaker. She was an avid quilter, an excellent seamstress and made beautiful handiwork items (crochet, needlepoint, etc.). She will be remembered for her beautiful wedding cakes and flower arrangements.

Mary was always willing to give of her time in helping other in her family, ward and neighborhood.

She loved music, was an accomplished pianist and accompanied her junior high band. A top priority was fishing, traveling and having fun with family and friends, especially fishing in Alaska. She loved to garden and have fresh flowers in her house.

Mary was a loyal Dixie State College and University supporter and was on their alumni board for many years. Mary was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to Dixie College at Homecoming in 1997. She received an award for appreciation for outstanding service as a Distinguished Citizen and Friend of Dixie State College May 2, 2003. She was president of the Lady Lions in Cedar City and active in NARFE. Mary was a long-time member of the Literary Arts Club and was chosen as the Orchid Lady by this group for the 2003-2004 year.

Survivors include Mary Robertson of Dublin, Ohio; Victor Hasfurther (Marilyn) of St. George, Utah; Judith Cahoon (Charles) of Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Cleo Wardle of St. George, Utah. Her husband and one son, Kenneth Hasfurther, preceded her in death.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., on Friday, May 10, from 6-8 p.m.
• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at the St. George Stake Center, 591 W. 500 N., St. George. There will be a viewing prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the stake center.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City 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.

April 26, 1955 – May 5, 2019

Daniel H. Kitchel, age 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 5, 2019, after a difficult battle with ALS.

Dan was born in Los Angeles County, California, on April 26, 1955, to Judith Freeman and Harold Kitchel. He grew up in Southern California with his three younger brothers, and later met two younger sisters. At the age of 17, during the Vietnam War, he joined the U.S. Navy. During his service, while in Japan, Dan was introduced and baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After returning home at the age of 20, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he met his then future wife, Barbara Isom. They were married for time and all eternity in the St. George, Utah Temple April 7, 1977.

As a faithful member of the church, he enjoyed serving as Sunday school president, teacher in the priesthood quorum, and also as a leader in the scouting program. He loved camping and hiking with both the scouts/son and his family. He enjoyed movies, Star Trek, and military planes and ships. He had a deep affection for his family and was a loving and attentive grandfather who always made certain there was a stash of gummy bears for his grandkids.

Dan is survived by his wife, Barbara Kitchel; his children Vera (Mundy) Dutton, Camilla (Kirk) Wall, Daniel (Megan) Kitchel, and Amanda (Jammie) Kitchel/Martinez; his 14 grandchildren; his brothers Joe (Mary) Kitchel, and Derek Gilbert; and sisters, June and Ilene. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, mother and father, and his brother Austin Kitchel.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. at the Hurricane 7th ward chapel located at 155 E. 1050 North, Hurricane, Utah. A viewing will be held 9-11 a.m.
• Burial will follow the funeral at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to a fundraiser in his memory, set up under Dan Kitchel benefiting the ALS Association. To donate, visit alsaco.org.

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.

Jan. 19, 1932 – May 2, 2019

Carleen Mary Steele passed away May 2, 2019, in College Place, Washington. She was 87 years old. She was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Horicon, Wisconsin, to Carl and Myra (Mellenthien)  Schultz. She grew up there and graduated from Horicon High School in 1950.

Carleen then attended Dodge Normal College and received her teaching certificate in 1952. She began teaching school at the Ledge School. It was a one-room schoolhouse with all grades attending. She would have to gather the water and wood every morning before class.  She continued teaching school there until she fell in love with Duane Mehn.  He was stationed at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the U.S. Army.

They were married May 15, 1953, in Horicon, Wisconsin, and then they moved to Arkansas. They had four children, Bill and (Vickie) Mehn, St. George, Utah; Mike and (Teri) Mehn Helena, Montana; Jill and (Tom) Oliver, Evanston, Wyoming; and Jack and (Cathy)  Mehn of Touchet, Washington.  

Carleen was widowed at age 40 and raised three teenagers and a 6-year-old son alone in winter in the Rocky Mountains. She began working at Browning Arms in Mt. Green, Utah, in the accounting department. Carleen worked there until May 1976. She married Joseph Schober June 1976 at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Joe died Dec. 3, 1985.

Carleen then moved to Park City, Utah, and worked in a day care center for small children. She worked there until she met and married Stephen Steele in Park City, Utah. Due to Steve’s health issues, they moved to St. George, Utah. They loved living in “Sunny St. George.” They enjoyed taking cruises, going to Mesquite and spending time with family and friends.

Carleen loved everyone and everyone loved Carleen. Her smile radiated to all around her. Her favorite thing was watching the Green Bay Packers play football. She went to the Ice Bowl and was always loyal to the “Pack.”  Her favorite expression was “Go Pack Go,” “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Myra Schultz, siblings Marilee Niehoff and Glen Schultz, her three husbands, grandson Zackary Mehn and her cat “Boots.”

She is survived by her children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members, her special friends Bonnie Lochner, Gail Bails and Yvonne Murnin, and many other friends.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held May 9, at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah, at 3 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at Smith Mesa, Virgin, 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.

Aug. 29, 1948 – May 10, 2019

Stanley Michael Woolf, 70 years young, passed away on May 10, 2019, in Dixie Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1948, in Whittier, California, to Evelyn and Tobias Woolf. Stanley was happily married to Jacqueline Summers Woolf for 45 years. They were married on Dec. 13, 1974, in California.

Stanley started his career when he was drafted into the United States Army and served as a medic. He earned two degrees in politics and sociology, which shaped his life. He became a probation officer for Los Pinos Boys Camp in California for 29 years, where he instructed and changed the lives of many young boys. He was the OCEA union president. He fought tirelessly for increased retirement benefits for his colleagues and succeeded.

Stanley loved the outdoors, gardening, power walking, kayaking and spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Summers Woolf; six grandchildren, Bethany Hurst, Seth Hurst, Ethan Woolf, Isaac Woolf, Aidan Woolf and Mayah Woolf; four children Anna Hurst, David Woolf, Lance Hurst and Shannon Woolf.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kristy Woolf.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Dixie Regional Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Haslem, Dr. McGiff, Dr. Lin and Dr. Reese for your shared love, optimism and expertise.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Celebration of Stanley’s life will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at St. George Cremation Garden at 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

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.

May 8, 2019

Peter Rocco D’Engenis III, age 75, passed away May 8, 2019. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and resided in South Windsor, Connecticut, until retiring to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, in 1999. He moved to Hurricane, Utah, four years ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter D’Engenis II and Ann Catlett. He is survived by his wife Katherine, his two sons Peter and Jason, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Peter and Bella, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

His final resting place will be the Gate of Heaven cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Feb. 3, 1949 – May 9, 2019

Bruce De Young, age 70, returned to his heavenly Father peacefully on May 9, 2019, with family by his side while he held the hand of his sweetheart. After years of pain and suffering due to exposure to Agent Orange, he is finally at rest.

He was born in Evanston, Wyoming, on Feb. 3, 1949, to Carl and Aloha Welker De Young. He married the love of his life Jacquie (Smith) on March 15, 1969, and they were sealed on Dec. 13, 1969, in the Oakland LDS Temple.

Bruce grew up in Ogden, Utah, with his three sisters. He was full of life, energy and excitement, and as a child could often be found in the top of a tree. He was always a hard worker and got his first job at 10 years old in a grocery store. He later graduated from Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California. Just days after his graduation in 1967 he enlisted in the Marine Corps and left home to serve his country.

During the 13 months he spent in Vietnam as part of the 3rd Recon Division, he had many near-death experiences that would shape the rest of his life. He earned a Bronze Star as part of his service there and was also exposed to Agent Orange, which would claim his life 50 years later. In total, Bruce spent 12 years as a Marine, and left with the rank of gunnery sergeant. He served 13 additional years as a Green Beret in the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He retired from the Army as a master sergeant. He was deployed many times in the service of his country. His family is proud of his sacrifice and dedication. Bruce is a true hero in their eyes.

A week after he returned from Vietnam, he married his high school sweetheart, Jacquie. Together, they raised four children. He was a good and kind husband and father. Always willing to share a story, he will be remembered by many for his tales of adventure, bravery and humorous antics. He was a mountain man, runner, golfer, hunter, fisherman, scuba diver, skier and rock climber. He used any excuse he could to spend time in the great outdoors and passed the love of nature onto his children and grandchildren. He was an example of persistence and dedication to whatever adventure, hobby or cause caught his interest, truly living life to the fullest.

After 25 years of military service, it seemed only natural for him to start a detective agency. Nine years later, at the age of 53, he devoted himself to a new passion and graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. As a teacher, he was passionate about mentoring his students and in particular loved teaching science. He enjoyed his years teaching at Bloomington Hills Elementary, Desert Hills Middle School, and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.

Bruce had a deep testimony of Jesus Christ and was a strong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition to many callings which included Stake Mission President, he spent time in service as a Bishop and Branch President. As a true follower of Christ, he was always willing to lend a hand, serve where needed and help anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jacquie; his children Rick, Mindy (Mark) Silvia, Shelley (Ryan) Cottam and John (Alicia); 10 adoring grandchildren; and three sisters, Jan Skuppin, Sandra Johannessen and Debbie Stickley. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, three brothers-in-law and many beloved brothers in arms.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the Westridge Chapel, 415 Westridge Drive, St. George, Utah, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• A viewing will also be held at Spilsbury Mortuary on Thursday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m.
• Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

The family would like to extend special thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Southern Utah Veterans Home and CNS Hospice. You loved our Dad, and it means the world to us!

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, 1927 – May 10, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, uncle and grandfather, Wildon “Bill” Jenkins Carter, 91. Bill slipped away peacefully in the late hours of May 10, 2019, in St. George, Utah, after a long battle with dementia. He was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Minersville, Utah, to Horace Lightner and Maggie Frances LeFevre Carter.

Bill was the eighth of 12 children, growing up in a two-bedroom and one-bath house. His hardships quickly shaped him into the strong and hard-working man we adored.

Bill’s adventurous spirit pushed him to join the United States Air Force, where he proudly served for 22 years and rose to the rank of senior master sergeant. Serving in the Air Force provided him many opportunities to travel the world.

While stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, he met the love of his life, Anna Mae Cook. They were married Dec. 2, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later sealed for time and all eternity on June 17, 1967, in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Bill passed just seven short months after his beloved wife of 67 years. Not only was he a loving husband, but he also loved his three sons and two daughters dearly. He worked tirelessly to provide for them.

After retiring from the military he spent the remainder of his working years serving his clients at Farmers Insurance in St. George, Utah.

There are many good people in the world, but there is a special group that you describe as great. Anybody who knew Bill will tell you that he truly was one of the greats. He was an avid storyteller and would get a special twinkle in his eye as he told you about his childhood experiences.  He was devoted to God and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He loved the outdoors and spending time with family, hunting, fishing and staying at their cabin. He always placed special importance on developing a strong family unit. Bill and Anna created a welcoming home packed full of loved ones almost every weekend and holidays. He was incredibly selfless and was the first to help those in a time of need. He taught us by the example of hard work, humility, integrity and to respect one another.

Bill leaves behind a strong legacy of family and love. He is survived by his children Danny (Trudy) Carter of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kathy (Rick) Roche of St. George, Utah, Frank (Susie) Carter of St. George, Utah, Nancy (David) Theobald of Toquerville, Utah; sister Barbara Joy Granger of La Habra, California; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Carter; son Paul Carter; his parents and 10 siblings.

The family would like to thank the amazing hospice team at Community Nursing Service for the compassionate and dedicated service they provide Bill during his final days.

Funeral services

• Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held at the mortuary Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday prior to services at 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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

Aug. 27, 1941 – May 12, 2019

Larry Gene Clubb was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Wayne County, Missouri, to Henry Dee Clubb and Lorene Loretta Vavak. He was the second of five children. He passed away peacefully May 12, 2019, in St. George, Utah. He married Audean Ethel Couey on June 17, 1972, in Mesa, Colorado.

Larry was a truck driver for most of his career and worked with most of the trucking companies in the St. George area. He helped with the building Interstate 15 through the Virgin River Gorge. Larry and Audean lived in a variety of places, including Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. They lived in St. George while the I-15 was being built. Larry and Audean settled permanently in Washington, Utah, in 1980.

Audean was born on Feb. 3, 1942, to Laura Helen Gant and Jessie Wilbur Couey in Silt, Colorado. She was active in the Washington City Chamber of Commerce, Washington City Cotton Days and many other community activities. She was recognized as Outstanding Female Citizen by the Washington City Chamber of Commerce for 1990-91.

Larry was also active in community events and was recognized as the honorary leader of Public Power Week, 2008, by Washington City.

Audean passed away on June 23, 2017, at her home in Washington City, Utah.

Larry and Audean are survived by their daughter Kathleen Laura Haile; 10 grandchildren: Alma, Ruby, Roberto, Zachary, Shelby Paige, Andrew, Samantha, Jenica, Leah and Parker; and nine great-grandchildren: Celayda, Brennan, Iris, Channing, Kaylynn, Rudy, Raegynn, Isabella and Bailee.

Larry is also survived by his siblings Gary Vavak, Mary Powell, Jerry Clubb and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his granddaughter Josslyn Clubb; and his sister Terri Clubb.

Audean was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Wilber Couey and Laura Ragsdale (known as Grandma Great to all those who knew her); and her sister Peggy Kapau.

A private, family gathering will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Alpha Home Health, Bella Terra and all of his coffee buddies at First Stop and Bishop’s.

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.

Dec. 26, 1939 – May 13, 2019

Leslie Arthur Stoker, age 79, passed away on May 13, 2019, from complications due to diabetes. Les was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Ogden, Utah, to Leslie Willis and Annie Weston Stoker. He was the sixth of eight children.

He graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City, and went on to graduate from the School of Architecture at the University of Utah. He married Carole Lee Jenkins in Salt Lake City, and they raised four sons and one daughter in St. George.

During his 52 years as an architect, he designed many buildings in Southern Utah and surrounding states. Some of his best known designs include: Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Centre for the Arts, Utah/Arizona port of entry, St. George city offices and police department, along with numerous fire stations, church buildings and schools.

He also spent many years participating in the Boy Scouts of America. He earned his Eagle Scout, served as a scout master for 27 years, along with being a recipient of the Silver Beaver award.

He is survived by his wife Carole; his children Mike (Cathy) Stoker, Park City; Susie (Reed) McArthur, Pine Valley; Robert (Pam) Stoker, St. George; Matthew (Annalee) Stoker, Ivins; John (Haylee) Stoker, Minersville; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Mary (Andy) Christensen, St. George; Ann (Chuck) Inman, Coos Bay, Oregon; and brother, Claude (Karlene) Stoker, Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Gene Stoker and Dale Stoker; and his sisters Joyce Jorgensen and Nell McKee.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, at 11 a.m., at the Manzanita Chapel, 3519 Manzanita Road (Bloomington), St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Monday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Manzanita Chapel.
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

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

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

April 15, 1949 – May 16, 2019

Susan Tippets Moncur, 70, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019, in St George, Utah, due to natural causes. She was born April 15, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, to Ray Maurice and Edna Burniece Allen Tippets. Susan always said she wanted to die from TMDB (too many damn birthdays), but unfortunately that was not to be.

Susan married Gary Lynn Moncur on Sept. 6, 1968, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They met on the first day of school at Weber State College in 1967 and quickly became best friends and soul mates. They shared over 50 wonderful years together. Gary and Susan were blessed with three children and four grandchildren. Susan loved them all dearly and missed them terribly when they were apart.

Susan taught school at Farnsworth Elementary School in West Valley City for 27 years. She was most proud of her work with learning-disabled children, teaching many of them to read. She loved them all and they loved her. Her favorite conversation topic was always her school kids.

Susan is survived by her husband Gary, children Michael (Laura), Matthew (Melanie) and special daughter Kristen, grandchildren Ian, Alexa, Samantha and Sean, sisters Karen, Betty, Carlene and brother Paul. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.

There will be a family graveside service in the near future at Tonaquint Cemetery in St George. We encourage you to remember Susan by hugging and loving your family. Life is precious and time is short.

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.

April 26, 1943 – May 17, 2019

Homer Allen Reber, 76, of Washington, Utah, fell asleep in death on May 17, 2019. Born on April 26, 1943, in Alliance, Ohio, he was eighth of nine children. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1954. He and Jean were married June 23, 1962, and would have celebrated 57 years together next month. They had known each other since they were 8.

Homer moved with his family to the St. George area in 1987, following what he felt was Jehovah’s direction and was instrumental in beginning the Red Cliffs Congregation, where he remained settled.

Homer was known by many titles: husband, dad, son, brother, elder, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was well known for his baby blue eyes, mischievous grin and competitive streak. Most of all he was known for his loyalty to Jehovah and great faith in Jehovah’s promises.

Homer loved telling a good story. He enjoyed winning card games with family and friends. He liked beating his son and friends (especially Fred) at golf.

He looked forward to working in the sound department of the Kingdom Hall, assemblies and conventions. He was willing to work hard at whatever he was asked to do for Jehovah and could always be found working behind the scenes on theocratic projects. He mirrored Isaiah’s attitude, “Here I am, Send me,” even when it was something outside of his comfort level, including in 2009, when he and Jean moved to help an English speaking congregation in Acapulco, Mexico, for one year.

Surviving are his wife, Jean; his son, Robb, daughter-in-law, Michele, and their two sons, Sean and Brandon; his daughter, Bonnie, son-in-law, Chas, and their two children, Storm and Logan; his daughter Wendee, son-in-law, Scott and their combined children, Simone, Ian, McKenzie, Adam, Hope and Nicole; his daughter, Rochelle, son-in-law, Roger, and their son, Caleb; three great-grandchildren: Rixon, Tempe and Beau; his brother, Walter; his sisters, Arlene and Ellen; nieces and nephews; and numerous spiritual brothers and sisters.

Our family would like to thank our friends in the Red Cliffs Congregation for all of their support and kindness. We would like to thank all of the staff at Dixie Hospice for going above and beyond for our family during this difficult time.

Funeral services

• The services for Homer will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 626 S. 1100 East, St George, Utah.
• A reception will follow the service at 230 W BRIO Clubhouse Drive, Washington, Utah, from 3-5 p.m.

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.

April 26, 1935 – May 16, 2019

Jay Dee Hendricks was born at the family home in Fielding, Utah, April 26, 1935, to Rhoda Faye Bowcutt and Milton James Hendricks Sr. He was reunited with his eternal sweetheart Carolyn Church May 16, 2019.

After graduating from Sparks High School in Nevada, he attended Utah State in Logan, Utah, where he met and married Carolyn while earning his bachelor’s and later his master’s. He taught typing, shorthand and office machines, and coached the High Desert Lassies Drill Team at Victor Valley High School from 1957 to 1967. When Apple Valley High School opened in 1967, he continued to teach, counsel and was a dean of students until his retirement in 1995.

During his 38 years in the high desert, he served twice as Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In retirement he loved singing in the Southern Utah Heritage Choir and enjoyed his 18 years of service as an ordinance worker in the St. George Temple and one year in the St. Louis Temple.

Jay Dee was preceded in death by his eternal companion Carolyn; daughter Kim Marie; parents Milton and Faye; brother Milton; brothers-in-law Joe Farris and James Church; sister-in-law Clara Jensen; and his great-granddaughter Avery.

He is survived by his sister DeAnna Farris; daughter Lori Jo; son Jeffery Dee; daughter-in-law Danielle Leonard; grandsons Jay Daniel and Jarom Drake; granddaughters Joelle and Jentry; grandson-in-law Randy Jepperson; granddaughter-in-law Gentri Lister Hendricks; great-grandsons Jax and Rowen; and great-granddaughter Jersey.

The family wishes to thank the loving and caring staffs of Dixie Regional Medical Center, Coral Desert Rehab and Applegate Homecare and Hospice, as well as doctors Swigert, Te and Roy. Thank you to the neighbors, members and Relief Society of the East Ridge Ward for their compassionate service and friendships.

Funeral services

• Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 912 S. 1740 East (on Foremaster Hill), St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., and Saturday, prior to service, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be Tuesday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah.

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

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

Aug. 18, 1985 – May 15, 2019

Ian Spencer Davis, 33, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend chose to leave this life on May 15, 2019, in Pine Valley, Utah, after a brief but intense struggle with mental illness and depression.

Ian was born on Aug. 18, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona, and soon joined his adopted family in New Orleans, Louisiana. He moved with his family to St. George, Utah, in 1989 where Ian attended school, including Dixie High School where he was active in theater. He is still well remembered by many for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” his senior year.

Ian served in the United States Marine Corp from 2007-2009. He married Kimberly Durrant on Sept. 24, 2011, in St. George and they are the parents of two boys. As an adult, Ian reconnected with his biological mother, Kimberly Ross.

Throughout his life he enjoyed being in the outdoors, blowing things up, taking things apart, forging steel, working leather, reloading ammunition, sewing kilts, listening to and creating music, appreciating comedy and making people laugh, cooking and enjoying food, driving too fast in cars, motorcycles and just about any vehicle he ever drove! Ian managed to be funny, mean, spazzy, charming, honest, goofy, pure, but mostly really, really kind, somehow all at once.

Ian is survived by his wife, Kimberly Durrant Davis; his sons Braden Christopher Davis and Lincoln James Davis; parents John and Lisa Davis, of St. George, Utah; biological mother Kimberly (Teresa Henderson) Ross of Seattle, Washington; sisters Shauna (Darryl) Zitting, Lauren (Cody Stump) Davis, Jessica (Nicholas Timony), all of St. George, Utah, Elliot Henderson, Seattle, Washington; adoring nieces and nephews Eliana, Will, Asher, Lizzie, Lilly, Liam, Luna, all of St. George, Utah; grandmothers: Beth Whitaker Evans and Betty Jo Davis; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at the Mulberry Chapel, 3381 Mulberry Drive, St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., and Saturday, prior to service, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the Pine Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Zions Bank to the Ian S. Davis Donation account to help support Ian’s wife and children.

“Beloved Ian, our Golden River Bear, may you rest easy and be at peace at your Final D until we meet again.”

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.

June 5, 1934 – May 17, 2019

Billy Mead Jensen passed away on May 17, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 84. He was born June 5, 1934, to Cyrus Peter and Jensine (Sena) Sorensen Jensen in Redmond, Utah, the youngest of four children.

His family moved to Salt Lake City when he was 9 and bought a house on Q Street. Billy loved his youthful days in the Avenues, riding bikes and other homemade vehicles in the hills with his friends. He graduated from East High School in the Class of 1953 and was hired right out of high school as a mechanical designer at the Atomic Energy Commission site near Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he worked on the project team attempting to develop a nuclear-powered aircraft, among other projects.

While at the AEC he fell in love with a beautiful young secretary named Wana Mortensen, and they were married on Oct. 15, 1954, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Shortly after the birth of their first child in 1957, they moved to Sandy, where their second and third children were born, and bought one of the first homes in the Sherwood Park subdivision.

Billy continued his career as a mechanical designer of manufacturing processes for several companies over the years, primarily in the medical device industry, and was awarded seven patents by the U.S. Patent Office. He was also in high demand as a contract draftsman and spent many evenings at the drafting table in his home office designing processes for his clients.

As a child Billy loved to take things apart and put them back together, and as an adult he could build or repair anything. He loved airplanes and flying, and enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled gliders and planes off the bluffs in Draper with his son Kirk. He and Wana also loved to take long driving vacations with their kids throughout the West – often the five of them (plus Charlie the family dog) cozily together in the family Ford Pinto.

In 1995 Billy and Wana purchased a home in Ivins, Utah, which was to be the place where they would live out their well-deserved retirement years. But not long after Billy retired, Wana’s health and mobility began to decline, and she passed away on Jan. 7, 2001. He was completely dedicated to providing for her every need and concern during her last years, a pure example of selfless love and devotion to the very end.

Billy loved his home in the shadow of Red Mountain, which he decorated and landscaped in a beautiful desert style. He lived there and served his community until 2017, when he moved to live with his daughter in Tulsa.

Billy is survived by his three children: Kristy (Mont) McNeil of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kelly Capps of Sandy; Kirk (Lisa) of Spring, Texas; grandchildren Rhett, Eliot and Drew McNeil; Heath and Berret Capps; and Meagan Jensen Busby and Parker Bill Jensen; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved Wana, his parents and his siblings Allen Jensen, Olene Jensen Baker and Lois Jensen Gentile. He was truly the last of his generation, having outlived his siblings and all his first cousins on both sides of his family.

Funeral services

• A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25, at noon in the Ivins City Cemetery, 400 W. 200 North, Ivins, Utah.

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

June 27, 1942 – May 15, 2019

William “Bill” Curtis Mathews of St. George, Utah, passed away May 15, 2019, in the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, Provo, Utah. Bill was born June 27, 1942, to George Frederick Mathews and Faye May Spangler in Raytown, Missouri. Because of his father’s involvement fighting in  World War II, Bill didn’t really get to know him till he was 4 and the family moved back to their farm in Belpre, Kansas, and their happy idyllic life!

He graduated high school in Belpre and moved to college in Dodge City, Kansas. Bill’s school days and life centered around the friends and the farm life in Belpre.

After college Bill married Barbara Morgan and the couple moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where her father, Ray Morgan, hired Bill to work for Morgan Pest Control. They moved part of the business to St. George, Utah, and Bill was in his element. They had three children: Sheila, Steve and Julie.

One of Bill’s fondest memories was being called as a Stake Missionary, where they now lived in Washington, Utah, and being ordained a Seventy by then Elder Ezra Taft Benson.

After their divorce in the 1970s, Bill went to the Utah Police Academy and fulfilled his dream of being hired as a St. George Police officer. Of course, he did pest control still, even buying Morgan Pest Control.

Bill was very talented as a singer and played the guitar with excellence. In college in Kansas he was in the band, The Tornadoes! They even cut a record! Later, he really loved playing music with lots of local artists and never missed a jam session he was invited to, or a chance to sit in for a band. He loved being in the country band, Southern Gold. He also played in a band he and some police friends made called City Heat. If you never heard Bill play guitar and sing you missed out.

Two years into his police career Bill met and married Lonnie Childers Schroff. They blended their family and it grew.

Bill is survived by his wife Lonnie; children Sheila and Bruce Bailey, Steve and Bonnie Mathews, Julie and Brian Santiago, Kerby and Pam Hansen, Celia and Cory Beard, Isaac and Beth Mathews and Alicia Mathews; 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. All live in St. George now except for Kerby and Pam who live in Logan, Utah. Bill was preceded in death by one son, Ben Schroff.

Except for a four-year move to Kansas and selling Morgan Pest Control, but starting up Bill’s Pest Control, life has been steady, like Bill. A good and kind man.

Funeral services

• Please join us for a “graduation” celebration of Bill’s life Friday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. We will share our love for this great man till 1 p.m., and then the family will gather while son Isaac Mathews gives the family and prayer and the casket is closed. Bill will then be flown to Belpre, Kansas, for a memorial and interment in the Belpre Cemetery next to his mother and father, graciously made possible by Bill’s cousin, Gordon Reynolds.

Our family wishes to thank Dixie Regional ICU and Utah Valley Specialty Hospital for all you valiantly did fighting for Bill those 35 days.

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.

1938 – 2019

Do not despair; my soul is free as the air.

Loretta Needham broke from her earthly home to be with loved ones who have passed before. She leaves behind those who are in awe with the life she lived and how she lived it.

Loretta was a wonderful loving mom to three appreciative children: Tina (Matt), Ken (Leslie), and Rand (Bev). Fun grandma to 13, and amazing great-grandmother to 32. Dedicated friend and sister to Kenneth (Beth), Juanita (Garth, deceased), Ernest (Marge), Vaughn (Ann Marie), and Darlene.

She was a most loving wife and partner to Ray Needham, her ultimate friend and love. She is joining him in eternity. She will also reunite with her father and mother: Ernest and Lola Works Mankin.

Mom has faithfully served her church, including leadership roles in Young Women, of which she was very proud and thankful. She provided guidance and leadership to girls of the Brownies.

She was an alumnus of Delta High School where she made lifelong friendships.

Unfortunately, along with all the treasures in her life she was plagued by the crippling disease rheumatoid arthritis for nearly a half century. She faced the trials given her with strength, determination and class. She was always welcoming and supportive to others, even with the worst that RA would give. We are so pleased that she has escaped this terrible affliction.

The family appreciated those that provided care these last few months, including her daily assistant Brynlee Bassett; her hospice nurses Ruth, Lisa, Jodi, Cindy, Liz, Cathy, and Britney, (among others); her home teachers Brother and Sister Lewis; her constant companion Juanita, but especially her most dedicated and loving caregivers Tina and Matt.

Loretta will be dearly missed. But we are happy for her. Spread your wings, mom.

Family and friends are joining together to celebrate and remember her life on Friday, May 24, from 6-8 p.m., at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.

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

Nov. 24, 1964 – May 20, 2019

On May 20, 2019, our dad, Thomas Grant Walton, went back home to be with all of our loved ones on the other side. He made it just in time to celebrate with our sweet sister Chandler on her 24th birthday.

He was an amazing father, grandfather, son, friend and brother. We are so fortunate to have had him as our father and will forever cherish all the amazing times and laughs we had with him. His energy and excitement for life was contagious! Everything with him was brighter, louder, funnier and crazier.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served an honorable mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He had a strong testimony and love for the Gospel and our Savior Jesus Christ.

He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his five children: Coden Jensen (Aubry), Shalae Walton, Treyson Walton, Landon Walton and Sadie Walton; three grandchildren: Aiden, Adalin and Evie; and siblings: JR (Charla), Kim (Mike), and Richard.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Logandale Cemetery, Logandale, Nevada.

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 10, 1941 – May 19, 2019

On May 19, 2019, Walter Oren Hecht, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 78. Walter was born on March 10, 1941, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Walter and Luella Hecht. He married Sharen Brown on May 1, 1976, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Walter is survived by his wife Sharen, his son Walter R. Hecht of Ventura, California, and his sister Margerite Hecht of Santa Barbara, California.

Walter enjoyed painting, reading and writing for his blog. He was a collector of many things, including chess sets. He was particularly passionate about his book collection.

The family would like to thank Dr. Karen Lin, oncologist, and the Dixie Regional Hospital staff. They would also like to especially thank Intermountain Hospice Care for the help and compassion which they gave to Walter and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Intermountain Hospice would be appreciated.

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

Jan. 31, 1951 – May 18, 2019

Beverly Jane Lundin Rowley of Hurricane, Utah, lovingly returned home to her heavenly Father wrapped in the arms of the Savior while surrounded by her husband and children on May 18, 2019.

Beverly was born on Jan. 31, 1951, in Fort Ord, California, to Bonnie Jo and Louie Lundin. Before her second birthday her family moved back to her home town of St. George, Utah. Upon their return tragedy struck the small family when her brother Chris was tragically taken in a drowning accident.

As Beverly grew she attended East Elementary School, Woodward Junior High and Dixie High School. She was an accomplished student who enjoyed dedicating herself to multiple activities, including the Spanish Club, throwing the baton for the marching band, 4-H, various sewing clubs, church softball and the rodeo club.

In her youth there was nothing she enjoyed more than riding her horse Jackstraw and competing in rodeo events, including pole bending, goat tying barrel racing and team roping with her younger brother Tim as her partner. It was a daily habit for Tim and Beverly to ride their horses from the center of St. George to the outskirts to go to the Posse Club and participate in 4-H and rodeo learning. The only day their mother was successful in preventing them from this was on Sundays when she forbid them.

In 1969 Beverly graduated from Dixie High school and seminary, after placing in the Make It With Wool sewing competition and continued winning in the sport of her heart, rodeo. She had won second place in the state finals for barrels, qualifying her for the National Finals Rodeo. This was also the time when she met her sweetheart Kent Burdick Rowley, whom she later married in the St. George Temple Jan. 10, 1970.

During their marriage Kent and Beverly had the opportunity for her great spirit and love for other people to thrive in several communities, including Moab (Arches), Snowflake, Arizona, and Monticello, Utah. She held many jobs that put her in the center of her community, including bus driving, lifeguarding at the community swimming pool, working at Jensen’s grocery store, learning to make world Famous Onion Rings from Buck Rogers at the Patio, owning the Snow Shack, a daycare center and a restaurant, teaching preschool for Head Start, managing Latter-day Creations, and continued involvement leading 4-H and horse learning programs.

In 1989 Beverly had been struggling with multiple illnesses in her body, and was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease, including lupus, polymositis and scleroderma. For many years those illnesses were not recognized by others as she continued to work as hard as anyone and suffered in silence. Upon those diagnoses Beverly’s determination increased, she was given approximately 10 years to live and in true Beverly Fashion gave it her all to defy the odds and survive for 30 years.

Beverly had two passions in the world, her horses and her family. She was the best wife and mother, raising six sons and five daughters. She was also the glue that held her family of origin together. After her diagnosis she worked in various jobs that allowed her to do this. She was able to move to Hurricane, Utah, to live in her motor home and care for her younger sister, Louise, who passed away from cancer in 2001.

She then returned to Monticello until the fall of 2003 when she returned to St. George to care for her father Louie Clarence Lundin. After his passing she again returned to Monticello and resumed working in her restaurant until October 2004 when she closed the restaurant and shortly after Christmas moved to St. George in hopes of regaining some of her health, which was deteriorating rapidly while living in the high altitude of Monticello.

While living in St. George she continued to exemplify Christ-like service and love again stepping into the role of caregiver with her sister Linda and her mother Bonnie Jo. In 2012 her sweetheart Kent was finally able to retire from his job with the Monticello Police Department and join his wife in St. George, Utah. The couple soon moved to Hurricane where Beverly found a love for her community, neighborhood and LDS ward family.

Beverly dedicated her life to serving others in every way possible. She cooked, cleaned, listened and supported her friends, family and community members. Most of all, though, she served her family by pushing through many difficult times with her health, she babysat many grandchildren and was the best friend and support to each of her children and their spouses. Beverly lived her life for her husband and children, and continued to participate in medical procedures to prolong her life as long as possible.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents Bonnie Jo and Louie Clarence Lundin, her older brother Chris, her older sister Linda and her younger sister Louise.

Beverly is survived by her husband Kent Burdick Rowley, her sons Jake Rowley, John (Laurie) Rowley, Luke (Heather) Rowley, Matthew (Amy) Rowley, Gilbert (Angie) Rowley, Bradley (Angie) Rowley, her daughters Jennifer (Joel) Redd, Teri (DJ) Humphries, Jessilee (Steffan) Kelly, Brittany Rowley and Kimberly Rowley, and her 49 precious grandchildren.

At this time the family would like to thank all those who have and continue to offer meals, kind words and love during this extremely difficult time.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held on Friday, May 24, from 7-9 p.m. at the Heritage Chapel located at 1168 S. 700 West in Hurricane, Utah.
• A second viewing will be held on Saturday, May 25, at the same location from 10-11:30 a.m. Funeral services will commence on the same day at noon followed by the burial at Hurricane City Cemetery.