(June 12, 1918—October 9, 2014)

Bette Lu Spilsbury, age 96, passed away on October 9, 2014, at her home in Hurricane, Utah.

She was born on June 12, 1918, in St. George, Utah, to George Harmon and Maude Miles Seegmiller. Bette grew up in St. George always appreciating her pioneer heritage.  She was educated in the local schools and completed a Master’s Degree in Costume Design at Woodbury College in Los Angeles, California. She married LeGrande Spilsbury, February 14, 1940, in the St. George LDS Temple. She and LeGrande lived in Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Toquerville, and St. George where they began a life serving in the funeral business.

She was always involved in church, school, and community, Bette was a charter member of the St. George Alice Louise Reynolds and the Red Hills Reviewers book clubs.  Both were active in the Kiwanis and Elks clubs.  She participated in parades, church callings, dramatics, garden club shows, all kinds of crafts, doll-making, fund raisers, and sewing.

Bette loved learning and took all kinds of Dixie College and community classes.  She excelled in all forms of art.  Taking classes at Dixie College continuously for over 52 years and accumulating 494 credit hours, she took her last art class in 2012.

She and LeGrande served a mission to San Diego, California in 1979-80.  She returned to be an ordinance worker in the St. George temple for 31 years until 2013.  She was a wonderful woman who gave support and encouragement to all she could.  She was always sharing her home with family and made everyone feel welcome.

She is survived by daughters, Rebecca Titine (James Wendell) Bayles of St. George, Utah, Victoria (Lamar) Ballard of Hurricane, Utah, Tanya Jo (Clark) Graff of Kolob Mountain and Beaver Dam, Arizona; a son, Edward A. (Vivian) Spilsbury of St. George, Utah; sister, Teddy Sue (Bart) Graff of St. George, Utah; thirty two grandchildren, ninety four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Bette was loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maude Seegmiller; husband, LeGrande Spilsbury; sons, Steven Michael and Peter Jon; daughter, Susan Francis; siblings, Frances, Ruby and Jimmy.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 South Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Monday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary and on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be in the Spilsbury Family Cemetery on the Spilsbury Family Ranch, Kolob, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to sign her guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(March 10, 1947—October 9, 2014)

Chree W. Mott, age 67, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014, in St. George, Utah. She was born March 10, 1947, to Winford ‘Bud’ Willingham and Betty Lynn.

Chree was very involved in the local Eagles Chapter and spent many hours working on projects to help those in need. She helped cook and deliver many meals to local families during the holidays as well as participating in the food drives each year.

She is survived by four children: Betty (Chuck) Robertson of Hurricane, Utah, Chree (Jay) Deming of Westminster, Colorado, Daisy (Bronwen) Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mark (Naomi) Johnson of Hurricane, Utah; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Barb) Willingham and Fred Willingham both of Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Betty Willingham of Hurricane, Utah and her brother, Winford Willingham of Cedar City, Utah.

Funeral Services

• A private family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign her guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(April 18, 1945—October 10, 2014)

Vernal L. Ashley, age 69, passed away October 10, 2014. Vernal was born April 18, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Vernal L. Ashley, Sr. and Lorraine Welch Ashley. He and Valerie Marett Ashley were married in Tooele, Utah, on June 4, 1974.

Vernal grew up in Salt Lake City where he joined the Army in 1963. He served honorably for fifteen years, including three tours in Vietnam where he was wounded a total of three times. Vernal left the Army in 1976 and spent the next four years working and attending Utah Technical College. He was awarded an Associate’s Degree in welding in 1980 and was then employed by Hill Air Force Base. Due to wounds suffered in Vietnam, Vernal was forced to take disability retirement in 1987.

He and Valerie moved to St. George in 1993. Vernal became very active in volunteer service once moving to St. George. He was a volunteer with the BLM Arizona District, spending many happy hours on the Arizona Strip. Later, he became a volunteer with the Dixie Regional Medical Center working at the Hospital Thrift Store and later at the 400 East Campus. Vernal was never happier than when he was helping a new mother and her baby as they left the hospital.

Vernal is survived by his wife, Valerie.

Funeral Services

• A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(October 25, 1956—October 4, 2012)

Captain Michael Terry DeBenedetto lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully on October 4, 2014, in Bloomington, Utah at the age of 57. Michael was born to Salvatore and Olive DeBenedetto on October 25, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his father Salvatore DeBenedetto, step mother Phoebe Muto, siblings Sheila Bryson, Paula DeBenedetto and Lexi DeBenedetto, brother-in-law Russ Oloffson, nieces Isabel and Olivia Matheson, nephews Ben Oloffson and Anthony Matheson and his beloved dog Minnie.

On August 22, 2014, he married his long time love Brenda Bracken who survives him as well as step children Steven and Justin Foremaster, Wendy Sullivan and Lynette Quilter; seven step grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren.

Michael was predeceased by his mother Olive who died of cancer in 1959, step mother Darlene DeBenedetto who died of cancer in 2012, Joe his cherished dog who died in 2002 and cherished dog Paper who died in 2009.

After Michael finished high school in Aurora, Illinois, he joined the Navy; Michael loved his country and was very patriotic. He enjoyed various careers throughout his short life while residing on both coasts in Florida, Arizona, Oregon and Utah. Michael had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors, feeling at one with mother nature. Michael enjoyed boating, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting and watching wildlife all with respect for God’s creatures. Michael enjoyed the water; he held careers as a Marine Merchant officer, a fisherman and a professional diver. He was committed to helping those in need, whether it was a four-legged animal or a stranger on the street. He would offer what he could, even if that meant he would have less for himself.

Michael was protective of his loved ones and also protective of the underdog or anything or anyone he perceived as vulnerable. His protective spirit will never be forgotten. Michael was a member of the VFW, the Jaycee’s and the American Legion.

Funeral Services

• The immediate family would like to invite family and friends to celebrate Michael’s life on Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Soul Café, 7615 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Michael’s name to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741. Please write, Attention: Sheila Bush.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(July 9, 1939—October 15, 2014)

Our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Claudia Lewis Heywood, 75, passed away October 15, 2014, from complications of a stroke, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1939, in Kamas, Utah, to Scott Alan and Lucinda Eskelsen Lewis.

Claudia had a happy childhood being raised in Kamas. She was the third of eight children. She married Ronald Gardiner Heywood December 5, 1958, in the Salt Lake Temple. From their marriage nine children were born, five daughters and four sons; Ronda of St. George, Lewis (Gayla) of Taylorsville, John (Norma) of Pflugerville, Texas, Mary Ann Bishop (John) of St. George, Edwin (Tammy) of North Ogden, Judy Newlands of Hurricane, Shirley Creel of LaVerkin, Larry of LaVerkin, Patricia Gummow (Kevin) of Hurricane.

Claudia was a hardworking, loving mother and grandmother who dedicated her whole life to her family. She loved to go camping and spend time with her children. She also loved to sew, quilt, and crochet for her family. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and all her six brothers, Alan (Sheila) Lewis, Homer (Judy) Lewis, Eric Lewis, Sidney (Marlene) Lewis, Charles (Lila) Lewis, Leslie (Nida) Lewis, and sister, Annette (Ron) Sewell.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Chapel, 1178 South 700 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Friday, Oct. 17 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to the services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Claudia’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(November 11, 2011—October 15, 2014)

Natalie Elizabeth “Nada” Petersen at the tender age of 2, excited for her 3^rd birthday on November 11, 2014, passed away in a bad accident on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Natalie was a little performer and for her birthday she picked 11-11-11. She was born in St. George, Utah, to Chad and Jennifer Haleua Petersen.

Natalie lived in Ivins, but she would say we lived in her kingdom where she ruled with laughter and play. She loved her curly hair and the color purple. Everyone loved her kingdom. Her favorite places to wander were her home, her cabin in Idaho and her grandparents’ home in Hawaii. In her life she allowed three sisters and one brother to co-rule, and love abounded. Recently she was the co-star in her cousin’s wedding, a flower girl, who winked at her audience especially her “Grandpa Pete.” She touched so many lives and though the Heavens received an angel we are without a queen. Natalie we will miss your laughs, smiles, and your carefree attitude. Dance in Heaven say “Yah and clap.”

Natalie is survived by her parents, Chad and Jen Petersen of Ivins; her brothers and sisters, Emma, Taylor (Cabriotti), Chase, and Savanah; grandparents, Gary and Linda Petersen of Ivins, Utah, and Tali and Allison Haleua of Heber, Utah; great-grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her cousin, Jessica Petersen, and three great-grandparents.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Ivins Stake Center, 260 East 1060 South, Ivins, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the stake center.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Natalie’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(June 14, 2014—October 22, 2014)

Sister Sabrina Faye Hammon passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on October 22, 2014, at the age of 2 years. Sabrina led a valiant fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia that began at the tender age of 9 months.

She was born on June 14^th 2012, in St. George, Utah, to Douglas and Esther Hammon. Sabrina expressed her deep love for her family often and could quickly brighten a room even while undergoing intense medical treatment. She loved being outdoors (especially while in the swing) and had a unique fondness for Owls. She was exceptionally interactive and seemed wise beyond her years.

Sabrina has taught her family and loved ones that life is precious and faith in Christ essential. She has touched the lives of many people. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

She is survived by her parents and four siblings; Alexandra, Clara, Diana and Douglas.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. in the Holm School Building, 1050 Carling Street, Hildale, Utah.
• A visitation will be on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., prior to services.
• Interment will be in the Holm Family Cemetery, Colorado City, Arizona.

Flowers may be sent to 260 East Utah Ave, Hildale, Utah, 84784

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign Sabrina’s online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(March 20, 1936-October 23, 2014)

Jerry McLain Turnbeaugh, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014. He was born in St. George, Utah, on March 20, 1936, to Lawrence M. and Wilma Olds Turnbeaugh. He married Wenda M. Nelson on February 16, 1955.

Jerry was raised in Caliente and Pioche, Nevada, until his family moved back to St. George where he met his bride, Wenda. They were married in the LDS St. George Temple and spent 59 years together. Soon after their marriage Jerry enlisted and spent 22 years in the military, which took him and his young family around the world. After he retired he began work at the United States Post Office where he spent another 22 years at the service of St. George residents.

Jerry loved to hunt and camp and enjoyed passing his experienced knowledge onto his children and grandchildren. Jerry also enjoyed building and tinkering with cars and taught his prodigy to mechanic and “Jerry-rig” like professionals. He loved his time spent with his family, especially his grand children.

He is survived by his wife, Wenda M. Turnbeaugh (Nelson), and his mother, Wilma (Olds) Simer. He is also survived by his daughters, Cheryl Fae Hawker (Kyle) and Deena Marie Roberts (Charles); Grandchildren, Chad Lauritzen, Steffan Kelly, Shelby Paige Kittler and Jenica Haile, Kevin, Monikayla, Dylan, Kelton and Kyle Roberts; Step Grandchildren Marshall Hawker, Chad and Justin Boulter; and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Colleen Reusch. He is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence “Mac” Turnbeaugh and brothers, Blair Turnbeaugh and George “Pinky” Turnbeaugh.

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff, St. George, Utah,
• A graveside service will be on Monday, Oct. 27  at 11 a.m. at the Washington City Cemetery, 300 East Parkview Drive, Washington, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign the guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(1927 – November 1, 2014)

Frederick William MacLeod, 87, of St. George, Utah, passed away from complications of aging at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, on November 1, 2014. He was born in Massachusetts to Angus and Olive MacLeod, along with his brothers, George and Donald and sisters, Mary, Olive and Marguerite.  Fred married Barbara Hone on November 2, 1996, and together they enjoyed 18 years.

Fred lived most of his life in Los Angeles, California, moving to Utah after retiring from 25 years as a baker for Van De Kamps Bakery.

Being of Scottish decent his lineage with the Clan MacLeod included being an heir to the Dunvegan Castle in Scotland. Fred served in the United States Army in World War II, where among other duties he served as a guard for the Nuremberg Trials in Germany.

Fred was well known for his quick wit and good natured humor, he loved spending time with his family, bowling and cooking. Fred was the only grandfather and great-grandfather that Barbara’s children ever knew. They loved him dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Barbara. Preceding wives now deceased were Lillian and Thirza. Fred was a loving father of seven children, Pauline (Beaudin), Fred Jr. (Bobby), Elizabeth (Deliberto), Gene (Peggy), Darrell, James, Vicki (Catlin) and 14 grandchildren.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Journey of Hope Hospice and the Southern Utah Veterans Home for all their kind, compassionate care.

Funeral Services

• There will be a viewing Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Fred’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(November 26, 1946 – November 4, 2014) 

Charing Eddington Puskas, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  She was born November 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas Wadsworth Eddington and Edythe Gates.  She married Larry Frank Puskas, October 30, 1976, in Conroe, Texas.

Charing was raised in Hermosa Beach, California, and was a long time resident of Manhattan Beach, California, where she attended Mira Costa High School.   She graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in Anthropology.  After raising two wonderful sons, she became a school teacher and retired from Torrance Unified School District where she taught at Victor Elementary School.   She loved to travel, was an avid painter and photographer and loved the beach.   To her family she was an amazing wife and mother.  To everyone who knew her she was a great friend.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Larry Frank Puskas of Saint George, Utah; son Thomas Puskas of Seattle, Washington; son Michael James of Mobile, Alabama;  a twin brother, Thomas Gates Eddington of Purcellville, Virginia.  She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas Wadsworth Eddington and Edythe Gates.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• Friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1-2 pm. at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Charing’s guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(May 18, 1939 – November 12, 2014)

Barbara Sue Robinson, age 75, passed away November 12, 2014, at her home in LaVerkin, Utah. She was born May 18, 1939, in Macomb, Illinois, to Charles Monroe and Marie Helen Cuba Icenogle.

Although Barb had many talents her two passions were quilting and cooking.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Eugene A. Robinson; son, Timothy (Barbara Janiss) Robinson and daughter, Brenda (John) Hirko; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

There are no services planned at this time as per Barb’s request.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah, telephone, 435-673-2454.

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(May 6, 1926 – November 14, 2014)

Erma Wintch peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Beehive Home in St. George, Utah.

Erma was born in Tropic, Utah, on May 6, 1926, to Samuel and Emily Pollock. She spent most of her life in Tropic; this is where she and her sweetheart, Dean Charles Wintch, grew up. They were married in the St. George LDS Temple, April 28, 1944. They were blessed with four children, Dennis Dean (Sharon) Wintch of Elk Ridge, Utah, Valerie (Don) Grimmer of Orem, Utah, Paula (LeRoy) Hughes of St. George, Utah and Sharon Kay (Gordon) Pollock of Tropic, Utah. She was blessed to have 20 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Emily Pollock; husband, Dean Charles Wintch and her siblings: Herman (Zora Bell) Pollock, Ilan (Nida) Pollock, Viginia (Jeff) Gjevre, Nina (Royal) Alvey, Afton (Del Rae) Pollock, Alice Pollock, Mae (Jack) Chynoweth, VerDean (Mike) Skelly and LaMoine (Jaleen) Pollock. Also by brother-in-law, Kent J. (Betty) Wintch and sisters-in-law, Mary (Milton) Wells and Jillyn Woodbury.

She is survived by sisters-in-law, Joann (Ron) Otteson, Hannah (Jim) Goulding, Suzanne (Royce) Griffin and brothers-in-law, Michael (Judy) Wintch and Merrill (Judy) Woodbury.

Mom was a great cook, she also loved music, and she could play anything on the piano by ear. She loved to garden and she grew beautiful roses.

Mom and Dad, along with her sister, Mae and brother-in-law, Jack Chynoweth, built and ran the one and only show house in Tropic. In her thirties she went to school to become a beautician, she did this most of her adult life.

Mom was also a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She used her talents in her many callings. She and Dad served in the St. George temple for 2 ½ years.

Mom’s greatest calling was that of being a wonderful Mother.

The Family would like to thank the owners and staff of the Beehive Home for the tender love and care of our Mother for nearly three years.

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Tropic Town Cemetery, Tropic, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(February 4, 1925 – November 18, 2014)

St. George, Utah. Gerald Leavitt Holt, 89, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2014, surrounded by much of his family. Gerald was born February 4, 1925, in Gunlock, Utah, to Wilford Martin Holt and Blanche Leavitt Holt. He married Misha Bentley Holt on May 14, 1947, in the St. George LDS Temple.

He loved growing up and going to school in Gunlock. He learned to work on the farm with his father and brothers, and made friendships that lasted a lifetime. He attended Woodward High and graduated from Dixie High School. He also attended Dixie College for a time.

Gerald served in World War II for 28 months and after a six week training at Camp Farragut in Idaho he was assigned to the USS Sicord; a destroyer mine layer in the South Pacific. Because of his clerical and typing skills, he rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Upon returning home he married Misha and they settled in St. George.

Gerald loved life and always showed great love for all his family. He was especially kind and attentive to his parents. He spent countless hours with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and had a way of making each one feel like they were his favorite. He leaves them with thousands of happy memories.

He is survived by his wife Misha, of St. George; children Jeff (Susie) Holt of St. George, Gordon (Shanna) Holt, of Hurricane, Tim (Kathy) Holt of Phoenix, Arizona, and a daughter-in law Laurene (Norris) Brown of St. George, sixteen grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law Ellen Seegmiller Bentley, his brothers Milton, Andrew, Merlyn, Ken, his sister Berniece McGregor, his son Bruce Anton Holt, and grandson Clint Adams.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. in the St. George First Ward Chapel, 591 West 500 North St. George, Utah,
• A viewing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the chapel, prior to services.
• Friends may call Friday, Nov. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

Gerald’s family would like to express their deepest thanks to Dr. Claude Warner and his wonderful staff for the great care and compassion they have shown to him over the past twenty years.

Arrangements have been made under the directions of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Gerald’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(November 3, 1990 – November 21, 2014)

Dallin James Hunt, age 24, passed away November 21, 2014, in St. George, Utah, from injuries sustained doing what he loved on the ranch. He was born November 3, 1990, in Ogden, UT, to Bradley Alan and Tamra (Schneider) Hunt.

He married Carissa Matthews, June 9, 2012, in the Bountiful LDS Temple.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Windsor LDS Chapel, 3271 West 2552 South, West Haven, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Monday, Nov. 24 from 6-8 p.m. in the Lindquist Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, Roy, Utah, and on Nov. 25 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Gunlock City Cemetery, Gunlock, Utah, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m.

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Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(November 8, 1929 – November 22, 2014)

Rodney A. McDonald, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 85 years old on November 22, 2014, at Dixie Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 8, 1929, to Archibald F. and Deanna Christensen McDonald. Rod married Patricia A. Proctor on March 7, 1949, and they built a great and loving family.

Rod is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Larry McDonald, David (Isabelle) McDonald, Debra (Butch) Fordham, Barbara Card; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archibald and Deanna; sister, Elaine Davis; and son Calvin.

At Rodney’s request there will be no services.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Rod’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(November 13, 1931 – November 25, 2014)

Richard Lee Lakey, 83, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  He was born on November 13, 1931, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Forrest Marvin Lakey and Emma Margaret Kujath.  He was married to Lorraine Mildred Stillman on February 23, 1953, in Montebello, California.

He was a machinist in the heavy equipment industry by trade.  He was extremely handy and could fix or repair anything.  He loved to garden, to tinker in his workshop and to spend time with his family.  He loved playing and interacting with his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved the personal attention he paid to each one of them on an individual basis.  His grandchildren and great-grandchildren think that “grandpa” is the greatest ever.  He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict.

Richard Lee Lakey is survived by his spouse Lorraine who currently resides in St. George, Utah, his three children: Ronald Lee Lakey and his spouse Lori who reside in Alta Loma, California, Richard William Lakey and his spouse Gail who reside in St. George, Utah, and Debra Kathleen Lakey who resides in San Gabriel, California; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and two more coming in the next several weeks.  He was preceded in death by his sister Marion Barela.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Bloomington 2^nd Ward Building at 200 West Brigham Road, St. George.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, from 8:30-9:45 a.m., prior to services.
• Interment will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Rose Hills Cemetery in Southern California.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Richard’s guest book at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(July 9, 1928 – November 25, 2014)

Ada Reidhead Miller, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born July 9, 1928, in Washington, Utah, to Alanson and Lucinda Estella Reidhead. She married Leon Miller on December 20, 1946, and they were later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple on June 11, 1964.

Ada was raised in Washington City and attended school there.  When she and Leon married they moved to California where Leon attended Electronic School. After leaving California they moved to Cedar City where they started their family and raised all four of their children.  Ada worked for the Iron County School District as a school lunch manager until she retired.  Ada was a very active church member and loved to attend the temple.  She held various church callings in Primary, Young Women and Relief Society throughout her life.  Leon and Ada bought some property at Duck Creek Village when their kids were young and later built a cabin and spent all of their free time with their family there. That tradition continued up until the time of her death.

When she and Leon retired they wanted to come back to their family roots so they moved to Santa Clara where they lived for 20 years. Leon and Ada served a church service mission in the family history center in St. George.  As Leon and Ada aged, they moved to Leeds to be close to their daughter, Ilene, who wanted them close by so she could help care for them.

Ada is survived by her children Linda (Scott) Mackelprang, Diamond Valley; Ilene (Bob) Mackelprang, Leeds; Charlie (Ruth) Miller, Santa Clara; Roy (Karen) Miller, Hurricane; 18 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, and sister Zona Jackson of St. George. She is preceded in death by her husband Leon, great great grandson Chaz, and brothers Boyd, Roy, Horace, Roland, and Ivan.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Leeds LDS chapel, 82 West Center Street, Leeds, Utah.
• Friends may call Friday, Nov. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary,110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, and on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center who lovingly cared for our mother in her last days.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Ada’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(April 26, 1940 – November 2014)

Sherwin Stratton Slack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all six of his children. He was born April 26, 1940, to Elwin and Anna Stratton Slack. He was raised in La Verkin, passing away not even a mile from the home he was born in.

Sherwin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was caring and generous. He served as a volunteer member of the La Verkin Fire Department for decades as well as Search and Rescue. He drove truck up and down I-15 for over forty years. Sherwin loved to visit his customers and take them treats on special occasions from his wife, Ann.

Sherwin loved to tell stories of his youth which were colorful and exciting. He always had his children out in the hills hiking and cooking around the fire.

Sherwin is survived by his six children, Doug (Lori) Slack; Kathy (Gary) Higgins; Anna Payne; Amy (Laron) Stout; Dallas (Crystal) Slack; Sarah (Jeramy) Dutton. He is also survived by three siblings, Aileen Ruesch, Earl (Jackie) Slack, and Clark Slack. He has 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents, Anna and Elwin Slack; and his little brother, Aril.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the La Verkin 7^th Ward Chapel, 70 South 300 West, La Verkin, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Monday, Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel, and also Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the La Verkin City Cemetery.

Dad lived years longer than anyone thought he could and died almost exactly 24 hours form when he decided it was time to go. He was a great example of determination and mind over matter. He pushed forward through trials that should have killed him. We will miss him, but knowing he stepped right into the loving arms of our Savior gives us joy and knowing that mom is there to keep him in line brings us peace!

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Sherwin’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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(September 27, 1924 – November 29, 2014)

Clayton D. Bushnell, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed from this lifetime to eternity on Saturday, November 29, at 90 years of age.  Eternity is blessed to have his intelligence, kindness, loving and generous spirit added to the noble there.  Clayton was born in Meadow, Utah, on Sept. 27, 1924, to Edward Dee and Myrtle Bracken Bushnell.

He grew up in Provo and spent summers in Meadow, Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young High in May 1943 and enlisted in the Army. After testing in the top 10 percent for recruits, he was assigned to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he studied engineering in the A.S.T.P. officer-training program.  To his disappointment the program ended due to the need for manpower in the infantry. He was shipped out July 24, 1944, to the Asian pacific theater. During World War II, he fought for one year on the front lines in the Philippines and the battle of Okinawa. He was in the first wave of infantry during the invasion of Okinawa where he earned five Battle Stars, the Arrowhead and the Purple Heart for wounds received on April 28, 1944.

He fell in love with and married Mary Louise Fisher in 1952, in the St. George Temple. Together they happily welcomed seven beautiful children into their home. They felt deep heartache at the loss of three of their children under the age of four due to a congenital heart defect.  Clay later wrote that his children and grandchildren were his source of pure joy.  Clay and Mary were married 30 years before Mary passed away in 1982.  After two years he discovered that he could fall in love again and he married Gloria Peterson Harris in 1984.  Clay and Gloria were also married for 30 years.  Clay taught us the importance of family and the value of each person.

To quote Clay, “What do I count as my greatest blessings?  My children and grandchildren are my greatest treasures.”

Family relationships and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were most important to him.

Clay had a remarkable career as an aerospace engineer and was known in the space and defense industry as one of the top innovators and problem solvers. He was one of the engineers for the first lunar exploration.  He was project manager for the Conestoga Rocket launch, which was the first privately funded rocket launched in the United States.   He was sought after for his experience in rocket launch operations, deep space exploration spacecraft and guidance systems, jet reaction control systems for satellites, and for his ability to solve complex and challenging problems.  He was a successful part of the Star Wars anti-missile program – the Kinetic Kill Vehicle -which is now part of the Smithsonian collection.

Despite his amazing career, Clay loved his family most. He wanted his family to know that he prayed for them each night.  We loved him so much, but the incredible thing was how much he loved us! Grandpa had a huge heart!  He was a great example of how to love–with all your heart.  Clay’s legacy of love and humor will continue on in the lives of his family and friends whom he touched so greatly.  He will be missed by those of us who were privileged to know him on this earth.  We know that there was a grand reunion in the spirit world upon his passing.

The family would like to thank all of those who provided Clay with medical and personal care prior to his passing, especially Dr. Claude Warner and Sarah and the VA staff, who were so kind to him.  Clay is survived by his wife, Gloria, children Janni (Mike) Salisbury, Diane Hanks, Glenn (Annette) Bushnell, Bev (Richard) Whiting, stepchildren; Julie (Geoff) Woods, Laurie (Kent) Cannon, Dale (Chris) Harris and Dave Harris, 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; children; Edward, Cady Lynn and Douglas.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, at noon at the Quail Valley Ward, 1762 S. River Road, St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Friday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel, with an additional viewing on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Chapel.
• Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website. Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone, 435-673-2454 .

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(December 16, 1922 – November 27, 2014)

WesVern N Walker was born December 16, 1922, in Shoshone, Idaho, and returned home to his Heavenly Father on November 27, 2014.

Vern was the son of Leland Lorin Walker and Lucy Nebeker Walker. He was preceded in death by his  wife of 48 years, Jean Couvillion Walker; son, Val Walker; sisters, Audene Walker, Wendella Christopher & Lucetta Cummings; brothers, Dwayne Walker & Trulan Guy Walker. He is survived by his two sisters, Agnes Jane Steiner and Clellys Middleton; and sister-in-law, Betty Walker; four children: Doyle Lee Walker, Suzie Walker-Stalford, Patty Taylor and David W. Free (Jennifer).  He will be missed dearly by his 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He will also be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Vern”.  As Vern left earthly family and friends, he was warmly greeted by so many of his heavenly family and friends.

Even though Vern was born in Shoshone, Idaho, he always felt his hometown was Rockland, Idaho, since his mother and father had only left Rockland for a few months during the time Vern was born before returning to Rockland where he lived until the family moved to Midway, Utah, when he was 14 years old. Vern attended and graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah, and often told stories of his time being a “Wasatch Wasp.”  He enjoyed attending his high school reunions and was pleased to visit with his friends at his 70th reunion. He was drafted into the Army during World War II and was proud to serve in General Patton’s 3rd Army. He was a true patriot for his country and loved to tell his many war stories.  His unit came under fire many times and he believed he had someone watching over him, preventing him from being killed on several occasions. His children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren would not be here today if it were not for his guardian angel.

Vern had a strong work ethic that he learned from his dad while working on the family farm. He felt it was more important to have a job even if it was something one didn’t like and then look for another job during free time.

After two failed marriages, Vern met Jean Couvillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. They married in January 1966 and were married until she passed away in April 2013. Vern used to say that he had his four kids and she had her three kids (Linda Kay Young, Rickey Rae Fuller, Buddy Rainey), but the grandkids are “ours” and he often spoke fondly of her seven grandchildren.  Vern and Jean lived in Las Vegas after they married and both of them worked at the Desert Inn Hotel until they retired and moved to Hurricane, Utah, in 1986. While living in Las Vegas they were members of a square dance group and often traveled on the weekends camping out and performing their dances.

Vern grew up on a farm and when the family needed meat, he would go up in the hills and shoot a deer for food. He enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers and he and Jean looked forward to the comradery with his brothers and their wives.

Vern was an avid gardener and worked and worried about his garden up to the day he died. He never wanted a tree in his yard that didn’t have a purpose of providing some kind of food.  Vern was a master gardener and many people were lucky enough to get some of his prize vegetables.  He was always helping out with advice as well as helping hands-on with others’ gardening or yard needs.  He also would help anyone in need.

He was active in the Hurricane Senior Center and loved to play pinochle as well as visiting with his friends at the center.  It was an important part of his life.

Vern was an honest, hard-working, loving, generous, and an inspirational man to all who knew him.  He loved life, his friends and family.  He was a true family man who cared deeply for his children and his siblings’ children throughout his long and meaningful life. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Vern’s guestbook at the Spilsbury Mortuary website.

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