March 16, 1944 – September 22, 2015

Frederick Michael Jensen, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015.  He was born March 16, 1944, in Richfield, Utah, to Byron Jared Jensen and Bette Hawkins Jensen.

He married Nellie Fay Henningson, on January 26, 1963, in Manti, Utah.  Nellie died on August 4, 1996.  He later married Carol Hudson Wallin on February 27, 1999, in St. George, Utah.

Michael grew up in Richfield and Ephraim Utah.  He moved to Cache Valley in 1973, and raised his family there.  He moved to St. George in 1987.  He was an avid remote control airplane builder and pilot.  He was a member and past president of the Remote Possibilities Radio Control Club.  He taught his grandson’s to fly.  He was a skilled wood worker.

He is survived by his wife Carol, St. George; mother Bette Jensen, Ephraim, Utah; daughters, Angela Jensen Woolsey, Las Vegas, Nevada, Monica Ann Porter, Logan, Utah, Lynette Jensen (Shaun), Salina, Utah; son Jeremy Michael Jensen, St. George, Utah; stepsons Lance Robert Wallin (Katherine), SLC, Utah and Arek Paul Wallin, St. George, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters Jerrelyn Blankenship (Jerry), Cathy Fox and Rolayne Barton (Lamar) of Ephraim, Utah.

He was preceded in death by wife Nellie, daughter Jeannette and father Jared.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• There will be a viewing, Sunday, 5-7 p.m.; Monday, 10-11 a.m. at the mortuary and Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. at the Ephraim 1st and 2nd Ward Chapel, 450 N. 200 W., Ephraim.
• Graveside services will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Ephraim Park Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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January 3, 1936 – September 28, 2015

Truman Ianthus Barlow, age 79, passed away on September 28, 2015, in St. George. He was born on January 3, 1936, in Short Creek to John and Martha Yates Barlow.

Truman Ianthus Barlow was born and raised in Short Creek. He was a jack of all trades. It was Truman’s privilege to drive Pres. LeRoy S. Johnson for many years. He had many callings of responsibility throughout his life.

Truman could step up to whatever the occasion called for. He was tender, kind, very much concerned about the wellbeing of his family and fellow man. He was compassionate and had a wonderful sense of humor. Truman will be remembered with fondness.

Truman is survived by numerous loved ones. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers, sisters and four sons.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at noon in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• There will be a viewing Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the mortuary prior to services.
• An additional viewing will be Saturday, 3-4 p.m. at the Holm Sunday School Building in Hildale.
• Interment will follow, Saturday, 5 p.m. in the Isaac Carling Memorial Park, Colorado City, Arizona.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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January 14, 1924 – September 29, 2015

Gloria Gurr was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 14, 1924, to Lester Raymond Gardiner and Sarah Lucille Kener.

She married Kenyon Robb Gurr December 21, 1942, just before Kenyon was called to active duty in the Air Force. Their happy marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Gloria and Kenyon raised three daughters: Marsha (Kent) Richards, Corinne (Bradd) Hayes, and Leslie Rae (Gilbert) Jennings. Her family is grateful for her good life and mourns her passing on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in St. George at the age of 91.

Daughters, sons-in-law, 17 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren remember Gloria’s petite beauty, her busy hands, her deep brown eyes, her once rich brown hair now turned white, and her encouraging words.

As an exemplary wife and mother, Gloria cared for her home and family with nurturing love and singular devotion. She followed and supported her husband in his World War II deployments and his many subsequent responsibilities, and has longed to be with him again.

She guided her daughters with intuitive wisdom and values. She sewed school and Easter dresses for them and passed along homemaking skills which continue to bless her large family whose photos adorned her home. Gloria’s signature “Poor Man” cupcakes, potato salad and lemon birthday cakes were holiday offerings along with carefully chosen cards and wrapped gifts. “Mother” and “Grandma” were her queenly titles.

Her family thanks her for her legacy, praises her for her constancy, and hopes for her forever happiness. “Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates” (Proverbs 31:31).

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Helen Lucille (John) Eldredge. She is survived by her brother Lester Raymond (Janet) Gardiner Jr. and by her large posterity.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. at the 16th ward building, 550 E. 700 South, St. George.
• A viewing will be Monday, 9:30–10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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July 29, 1952 – October 2, 2015

After fighting cancer with the courage of a lioness, Sherry Ann Bradbury returned to her Heavenly Father as she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on October 2, 2015.

Sherry is the middle child of Melvin and Ruby Graber, born on July 29, 1952.  She was raised on the “farm” in rural Harvey County, Kansas with her four brothers; Melvin, Ardth, Dennis, and Mark.  She graduated a true wildcat of Moundridge High School in 1970 and went on to attend Bethel College.

On August 28, 1971, Sherry married her high school sweetheart, Steven H. Bradbury. They were then sealed together for eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple on June 13, 1977. Together they had four sons; Aarron, Jarrod, Steven, and Kristopher. She was an amazing wife and nurturing mother, who created a loving home centered on love, respect, and honor.

Sherry had a great love of music and loved playing the piano. At a young age, Sherry developed a passion for reading and she could always be found with a good book.  Her greatest love though, was spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s events  where she could always be heard shouting words of encouragement.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Steven H. Bradbury; four sons, their wives, and children.  Aarron and Julie (Konold) Bradbury and their children Riley S. and Mia B., Jarrod and Alana (Hovey) Bradbury and their children Jordan P. Evans, Damian J. Bradbury, Jayli J. Evans, Dillon C. Bradbury, Aidan J. Bradbury, Ryder D. Madsen and Talia A. Bradbury, Steven R. and Jennifer (Blake) Bradbury and their children Zakery J. Mitchell, Whitney T. Mitchell, Steven R. Bradbury Jr., Ethan R. Bradbury, and Hudson R. Bradbury, and Kristopher and Tarese (Pepito) Bradbury.

Sherry was preceded in death by her father Melvin Graber.

The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff at IHC Cancer Center and Dixie Hospice who worked tirelessly and loved Sherry (who fought with the Heart of a Lion) during this battle. We would also like to thank the many friends and family who helped out and shared their love in Sherry’s final days.

In lieu of flowers, an account has been established on behalf of Sherry Ann Bradbury at State Bank of Southern Utah.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Oct. 7, 10 a.m. at the Coral Canyon Chapel, 1950 N. Coral Canyon Blvd. in Coral Canyon, Washington.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, 435-673-2454.

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February 27, 1970 – October 2, 2015

Shay Deon Gubler, 45, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born in Idaho, February 27, 1970. He is the youngest son of DeLoy and LaDawn Porter Gubler.

Shay was raised in St. George and graduated from Dixie High School. When Shay was young, he spent every summer at the ranches in Panguitch or out on the Arizona Strip. He loved riding horses, roping, riding calves, riding dirt bikes and fishing in Panguitch. He also enjoyed playing baseball, football and playing horse basketball with his brothers and nephews, but most of all, he enjoyed winning.

Shay had the biggest heart and biggest smile. He loved everyone. He was especially fond of his nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He was such a kid magnet.

Shay was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, playing cards, watching movies, listening to the 80s music and taking his great nephews to the park to play ball. He had a great fondness for new shoes, especially Reebok.

Shay is survived by his sisters, Natalie Andrus, Bernadine (Billy) Ranger-Leon, Jeannie (Darwin) Atwood and Rachel (David) Heinrich; brothers Claude (Jami) Gubler, Ben Gubler; nephew and best friend, Giles (Arie) Milne; nieces, Nicole (Gary) Sittre, Brooke Ranger, Jessica Kimball, Sadie (Ryan) Rondo, Tarahlyn (Ruben) Sanchez, Shelby Ranger, Ellie Gubler, Cassidy (Brycen) Erdody, Dakota Gubler, Madison Gubler, Brynlee Gubler, Annabelle Kimball and Ava Gubler; nephews, Chase (Whitney) Atwood, Caleb Heinrich, Todd Ranger, Porter Atwood, Hunter Gubler, Tristan Atwood, Bianca Ranger, Zackary Gubler and Easton Heinrich; and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, DeLoy and LaDawn Porter Gubler, and his brother Chad Gubler.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• A viewing will be viewing will be Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Ivins City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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September 21, 1922 – October 3, 2015

LaVon Augusta Kelsey Hibbs passed from this life October 3, 2015, at the age of 93 years in St. George, Utah. She was born September 21, 1922, in Billings, Montana, to Charles George Kelsey and Mary Gladys Johnston Kelsey.

On December 20, 1941, she married Robert Eugene Hibbs in San Diego, California. He preceded her in death in 1980. They had two children, Robert Donald Hibbs and Susan Lynn Hibbs Davids.

LaVon lived her first few years in Butte, Montana, until the death of her father. She then moved with her mother and sister to San Diego, where she lived until 2009, when she moved to St. George to live with her son and his wife. She thought San Diego was the best place in the world.

She loved animals, especially dogs and cats.

LaVon was very artistic. In her young adult years, she worked for a photographer colorizing his black and white photos. She also worked for Convair/General Dynamics for many years. She started as a bicycle messenger and later worked as a scheduler in many different departments.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Eli Kelsey; her sister, Gladys Marie Kelsey Speed-Webster; her husband; and her son Robert Donald Hibbs.

She leaves behind her daughter, Susan Lynn Hibbs Davids, and her husband, Mark Davids; and her son’s wife, Nancy Norman Hibbs.

She had four grandchildren: Karin Hibbs Killian, Krista Hibbs Payne, Robert Eric Hibbs and Brady Davids. She has 18 great grandchildren: Chad, Ashlyn and Parker Killian; Jessie, Jordan and Courtney Payne; Ethan Davids; Brooklyn, Taneesha, Kelsey, Sydnee, Jessica, Austin, Bailee, Jenaye, Ryleigh, Brayden and Corbin Hibbs. She has one great great granddaughter, Jakynleigh Smith.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be Thursday, Oct. 8 at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary.

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May 23, 1934 – October 1, 2015

Vern O. Curtis, 81, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away October 1, 2015. He was born on May 23, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Orvel Ward Curtis and Louise Anna Kunz. He said that marrying Phyllis Karlene Olson on August 23, 1961, in the Idaho Falls Temple was the best decision of his life.

Vern grew up with his three sisters on a farm outside Shelley, Idaho, and attended Stanton Grade School, a two-room country school. At Shelley High School, he was an athlete and was involved in student government. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Central Atlantic States Mission. Following that, he attended Utah State University and the University of Utah where he graduated with high honors. He served four years as an ROTC cadet and eight years in the National Guard.

Vern moved to Los Angeles and worked as an accountant and audit manager for Arthur Young & Company. He and his family then made Huntington Beach their home for over 30 years. From 1968 to 1987, he was an officer of Denny’s Inc. and held many positions including president and CEO. From 1988 to 1992, he was the dean of the School of Business and Economics of Chapman College. He was on many corporate boards, including PIMCO Funds where he served from their inception in 1987 until his retirement in 2014 at the age of 80. He served as president of the Orange County Council of The Boy Scouts of America.

As a devoted member of the church, he served in many callings including bishopric, stake presidencies and regional representative in Southern California. Throughout his life, he was a dedicated home teacher. Missionary work was a lifelong interest and he always took time to support those on missions. From 1992-1995, he served as the president of the Oregon Portland Mission. After his mission, he was called as a sealer in the Portland Oregon Temple and then as a counselor in the temple presidency. After 22 years in Portland, he and Phyllis moved to Washington, Utah.

Vern enjoyed traveling to many countries, especially Great Britain, for work and with his family. He loved meeting and talking to people everywhere he went. He was an avid reader, curious to learn all he could about the world around him. He was a scriptorian, a writer and had a great sense of humor. He especially loved spending time with his family, playing games and going on drives to appreciate beautiful views and explore new places. Vern’s strong and charismatic personality was a source of endless entertainment to his family. His service and generosity will be remembered by many.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his children, Alison (Mark) Ellsworth, Cathryn (Gordon) Zander, Kristen, Anne (Brock) Reeve, Matthew (Megan) Curtis; his grandchildren, Andrew and Joseph Ellsworth, Christina and Zach Zander; Alyssa, Ben, Luke and Emme Reeve and Chase, Lucy, Ellie and Cole Curtis; and his sister Vera Goodrich and twin sister Verna (Mark) Olsen. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lois Bean.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Northbridge Chapel, 1080 N. Arlington Street, Washington.
• A visitation will be Saturday, 10-10:45 a.m. prior to funeral services.
• Interment will be at the new addition of the Washington City Cemetery.

Vern, Dad, Grandpa, we love you more than words can express.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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August 24, 1927 – October 8, 2015

Bert Scearce Leany, age 88, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015.  He was born on August 24, 1927, in Hamilton Fort, Iron County, Utah, to Francis Scearce Leany and Ruth Thorley Cox.

He married Patsy LaRue Tait in 1950 in the St. George Utah temple.  Patsy died in 2004.  He married his current wife and sweetheart, Karen Lea Crowther Busenbark in 2008.

Bert was raised in Southern Utah; including Little Buck, Modena, Cedar City and Milford.  He was the student body president at Milford High School in 1946.  Bert served as an office clerk in the US Army.  Bert and Pat raised their seven children in Filmore and St. George.

He retired from the Soil Conservation Service after 35 years.  While working as a surveying engineer, he was recognized for his part in the invention of the Leany Sluice Filtering Structure used to increase the fish population with the filtering of dams.

Bert’s hobbies included gardening, tinkering, trucking, hunting and fishing, scouting, and herbal medicine.  He served in the LDS church as a scoutmaster, Sunday school president, ward clerk, and temple worker.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Leany from St. George, his brother Claire (Amelia) Leany, his sister Ruth (Arvel) Larsen, and his seven children; Delna Gates, Barbara/Boj (Tom) Van Guilder, Kevin (Darlene) Leany, Ed Leany, Kyle (Kenna) Leany, Marsha (Trent) Atkinson, Mary (Dave) Mower, 33 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Pat, his parents, two brothers, Keith Leany and Elrod Leany, one sister, Irene Leany Boulton, and one great-great grandchild, Maitlynn Mae Mac Arthur.

A special thanks to Intermountain Health Care and Intermountain Home Health & Hospice for their wonderful and loving care.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• Viewings will be Sunday, Oct. 11, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 12, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, at 3 p.m.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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October 10, 2015

Verna Proctor Chadwick passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015, in St. George. Verna was born a twin in Lehi and raised on a farm in Pleasant Grove. She married Glen Don Chadwick on March 19, 1951, and together they had five children.

Verna was a homemaker and an avid seamstress. She was a faithful member of the LDS Church, serving in many capacities, all of which she loved. Verna was a true caretaker and embraced all with her love. She will be truly missed.

Verna is survived by her children, C. Don (Cheri) of St. George, Brad V. (Beth) of Yuma, Arizona, Cindy Barney (Gaynard) of Orem, Ralph (Mary Jean) of Henderson, Nevada, and Kelly Wagner (Wayne) of Las Vegas, Nevada; and brothers Paul Proctor and Dick Proctor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Don Chadwick; her parents, Thomas and Alice A. Featherstone Proctor; her brother Ronald Proctor; and her twin, Vern Proctor.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. in the Price Hills LDS Ward 675 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George.
• Viewing will be Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. in the American Fork City Cemetery, American Fork.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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1968 – October 12, 2015

Matthew Harris Putnam, age 47, passed away October 12, 2015, in Arizona. He was born in St. George to Howard and Martine Harris Putnam.

Matthew attended Dixie High School, graduated from Dixie College and was working on a master’s degree from Walden University. Matthew currently worked for the Southwest Utah Mental Health Department.

As a young man, he served an honorable mission in Jacksonville, Florida. After his mission, he married Rachel Webb in the St. George LDS Temple. As a member of the LDS Church, he faithfully held several positions.

Matthew was a plumber for 35 years and loved working with his sons, Tyson and Nicholas. He was extremely proud of his daughter, Abbie, whom he had recently taken to enroll at Snow College in Ephraim.

Matthew loved the outdoors and his computer. He was a loving husband and father with a captivating smile and sparkling blue eyes.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Rachel; children, Abbie, Tyson and Nicholas; father, Howard Putnam; stepmother, Mary Esther Staheli-Putnam of Pine Valley; siblings, Rebecca (Rick) Page of Rexburg, Idaho, Jon (Maury Truman) Putnam of Bunkerville, Nevada, Jeffrey (Chris Clove) Putnam of Veyo, Utah, Christine (Gary) Nelson of Roosevelt, Utah, Maryann Stoddard of Dallas, Texas, Joel (Fran Frehner) Putnam of Boise, Idaho, Lisa (Mike) Isom of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mel (Cami Davies) Putnam of Green Valley, Nevada; and mother-in-law, Shirley Webb of St. George.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. in the Washington Fields LDS Chapel, 1835 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington.
• Visitations will be Sunday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m., in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, and on Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., in the Washington Fields LDS Chapel prior to services.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a fund at Wells Fargo under the name, Matthew Putnam, to help the family cover funeral costs.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary 435-673-2454.

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July 1, 1918 – October 15, 2015

Wilma Vivian Mejie Wilson Sproul, 97, passed away October 15, 2015, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins.  Born July 1, 1918, in Norwich, North Dakota, she was the daughter of William Mejie and Clara Nordley.   She married Robert Baker in 1943; they were later divorced.  She married Roy Wilson in 1964; he died in 1987.  She married Clark Sproul in 2006; he died in 2011.

Wilma grew up on a farm near Norwich, North Dakota.  She was valedictorian of the Surrey High School class of 1936.  She received a teaching certificate from the State Teachers College in Minot, North Dakota, in 1938 and taught school in an eighth grade, one-room school near Towner for three years.

In 1941, she visited her sister in California and decided to not return to the hardship of winter rural school teaching.  She then pursued a 27-year public service career in personnel administration with the State of California, beginning in Sacramento and ending in Susanville where she retired in 1974.

In 1977, she moved to Grass Valley, California, to be near her recently widowed sister and provided countless hours of volunteer service with the Nevada County Interfaith Food Ministry, Empire Mine, Sons of Norway, Forest Springs Resident Association, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Nevada County Election Board and others until she was 85 years old.  In 2005, she moved to St. George and early in 2015 to the Veterans Home in Ivins.

Wilma was very meticulous in all she did.  She kept detailed records of the different phases of her life and did everything she undertook to the best of her ability.  Her home was always clean and well organized.  Friends and family were drawn to her warm and welcoming nature.  A wonderful mother to her own son and three step-daughters, Wilma effortlessly blended her family and work life with humor and a loving spirit.

She is survived by her son Gary (Cathy Green) Baker of Ivins, step-daughters Sue Glass of Grover Beach, California, and Ann Cousineau of Fairfield, California, 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Grace Emery, sister Marvel Mejie, nieces Donna and Loraine Gadbaw, a step-daughter Carol Closter, and her husbands.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• A viewing will be Saturday, 12-1 p.m. at the mortuary.

The family would like to express special appreciation to the loving nurses and staff at the Veterans Home in Ivins and to Dr. Scott Parkinson.

Friends and family are invited to sign Wilma’s guest book online.  Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454

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 – October 20, 2015

Randy W. Stowe peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on October 20, 2015, at his home in St. George, Utah surrounded by his family. Randy was born to Luther T. & O. Yvonne Stowe in Cedar City, Utah.

He is survived by his wife and eternal companion Bonnie, five boys Kraig (Stephanie), Kent (Jaclin), Kyle, Kameron (Kayla) and Kelton, Mother Yvonne, Sister Vickie (Tim) and twelve Grandchildren. Randy was proceeded in death by his father Luther and his brother Tony.

Randy was a faithful servant of the Lord who was truly his brothers keeper serving as bishop, on the high council and in other numerous callings in the church. He cared for and loved everyone he met and found ways to serve them all in both the church and throughout the community. His huge smile, green thumb and genuine love for life will be missed by all those who knew him.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, 2434 E. Riverside Drive, in St. George.
• A viewing will be Friday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street and Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Graveside services will be held Monday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. at the Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Idaho.

Arrangement have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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1931 – October 23, 2015

Shirley Riches Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the age of 84.

She grew up in Nephi, Utah.  Following her marriage to C. Foster Johnson they lived in Spanish Fork, South Jordan and St. George.

She is survived by her husband and three of their four children: Toni Johnson MacAskill (Chris),   Marna Johnson Kimball (David) and Scott Johnson (Debbie); daughter-in-law Deb Johnson.   She also raised two of her grandchildren, Adrian Vanderhoof (Colton) and Avery Kimball.   She has four other grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by their son, Curtis Johnson.

She was very active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.  She was always friendly and helpful to everyone she met.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George.
• A visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George 435-673-2454.

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March 22, 1972 – October 22, 2015

Spencer Carlisle Willard, 43, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born March 22, 1972, in Salt Lake City to Robert Willard and Karren Hall.

He married Shayna Ward July 13, 1996 in the Saint George Temple. Spencer was raised in Thousand Oaks, California, and served in the California, Ventura Mission.

He attended Dixie College while working as a chef. He started out as a drafter and moved into architecture. He loved to design themed environments like Pirate Island Pizza and a theme park in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

He worked with LR Pope Engineering for several years and made lifelong friends within the firm. His dream was to build an 80­-acre theme park, America’s Adventures. Growing up, Spencer’s passions were music, theatre tech, and Scouting, and was an Eagle Scout. He was a talented tuba and bass trombone player and played in the jazz and marching bands in high school and college.

He and his wife played in the Dixie College band. He has lived all over the world while his father worked making movies. While on the island of Malta making Popeye.

Spencer is survived by wife Shayna Willard of Saint George, and children Kia (Hurricane), Phebe (Saint George), and Jonah (Saint George); parents Robert and Karren Willard (Saint George); brother Kimball Willard (Michelle), sister Maren Marion (Don), sister Lillian Kump (Sterling).

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Boulder Ridge LDS Stake Center, 1762 S. River Rd, St. George.
• Viewings will be Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, and Friday, noon-12:45 p.m. at the Boulder Ridge Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George 435-673-­2454.

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November 7, 1932 – October 27, 2015

Charlotte Fisher Tullis passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in St. George, Utah. She was born November 7, 1932, to Rulon (Jim) Wells Fisher and Myra Longhurst of Bountiful, Utah. She was the youngest of three daughters.

She married Lewis Eugene Tullis on February 12, 1957, in the Salt Lake City Temple. She was the mother of four children. Charlotte taught for many years in the Clark County District as a full time and substitute teacher.

She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and held leadership positions therein. She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many capacities. She loved her family, as well as traveling, collecting antiques and doing family history work.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Drue and her loving husband, Lewis.

She is survived by her sister Ruth Morgan of Logan, Utah; four children, Dan E. and Gina Tullis, Larry A. Tullis, Renee M. and Boyd Martin of Las Vegas, and Kenneth R. and Jill Tullis of Woodland Hills, Utah; nine grandchildren Daniel, Serena, Megan, Sarah, Stephanie and Cameron, David and Danielle, Marissa, Jonathon and Jaxon; as well as four great grandchildren, Connor, Kyler, Braden and Korbin.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m., at the Bloomington Hills 10th Ward, 1222 E. Brigham Road, St. George.
• There will be a viewing, Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, prior to services.
• Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends may sign her guest book at online.

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1926 – October 25, 2015

Earl D. Jardine, age 89, passed away October 25, 2015, at the Southern Utah Veteran’s Home Ivins, Utah.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• A viewing will be held Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary.
• Interment with full Military Honors will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

A webcast is available on the day by logging onto: webcast.funeralrecording.com; Event# 9709, password 6E6CP.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary 435-673-2454.

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April 29, 1929 – October 28, 2015

Jack Donald Todd, age 85, passed away October 28, 2015, at his home in St. George, Utah. He was born April 29, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, to Elmer and Clara Todd.

At the tender age of six months old his parents moved to Kalispell, Montana. They lived with Jack’s grandparents for two years while his parents made arrangements to move to San Jose, California. He attended Burbank Elementary and Santa Clara High School both in San Jose.

He then attended, with a full tuition academic scholarship, and graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor degree of electrical engineering. Jack learned how to work at an early age he worked for Cunningham Men’s Clothing Store during his last year of elementary school and his first two years of high school. He worked as an estimator for overhead in 1951.

On May 1, 1952, Jack reported to Camp McCoy, as an ROTC graduate, 2nd Lt. (Engineer).  During his service an error was found on a bridge he was building. He promised to have the bridge rebuilt by that evening for vehicles to cross, and he did. He was promoted to 1st Lt. prior to the Korean Conflict. After an honorable discharge, he returned to San Jose and his job with PG&E for six months, followed by jobs with Lockheed, Buck Mfg., Assistant Professor – San Jose State College, and U.I. Labs.

In 1958, he opened Gurries & Todd Consulting Engineers with $750 loan from his mother, matched by $750 from Mr. Gurries. Jack separated from Richard Gurries as a business partner in 1969, and operated Jack, D. Todd, Inc. for 42 years designing the electrical systems for hundreds of schools, many public, private and commercial buildings in the San Jose, CA area. From 2004-2014 Jack worked as an electrical consultant for Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California.

In January of 1951, he married Mary Kathleen Vadar, who preceded Jack in death. On Jack’s 60th birthday he hosted a sit-down birthday party for himself and about 300 friends at Lou’s Village. That evening he announced he had given Carol Mangono a ring. Everyone clapped in congratulations. Although it was a huge diamond ring, he later laughed and kidded, “I didn’t say it was an engagement ring!”

On June 5, 1998 Jack married Carol A. Mangono in Minden, Nevada, in their new RV. They spent many years traveling with their RV. After being in the town for only a few hours they purchased a home in St. George. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Larry (Kim) Todd; step-daughter, Daryla Mangono and fiancé Jim Mathew; step-son, Jerry L. (Julie) Mangono Jr.; grandchildren: Christine (Richard) Hayes, Lauren Todd, Melissa Catalano, Mathew Mountford, J. L. Mangono, and Alise (Justine) Krulee; great-grandchildren, Christian Lester, Cody Catalano, and Conner Catalano.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, brother Harry Todd, and daughter, Patricia Todd.

Funeral Services

• Per Jack Todd’s request there will be no public services, private family services will be held at a later date.
• Interment will take place in the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, California.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah 435-673-2454.

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July 14, 1919 – October 31, 2015

Mary Lou Wells Schmutz, age 96, passed away October 31, 2015, at her home in St. George, Utah. She was born Mary Louisa Wells to Samuel Henry Wells and Mary Louisa Woolley on July 14, 1919, in St. Thomas, Nevada.

In the fall of 1938 she reluctantly came to Dixie Junior College because her mother felt she was too young to go so far away as Reno. At Dixie she met the love of her life, Ray Snow Schmutz. They were married October 21, 1941, in the St. George Temple. They are the parents of seven children.

Mary Lou served all her life in the organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was known for her loving kindness, untiring service, and her devout testimony. Two of her pleasures were singing in choral groups and playing the organ in the temple.

Mary Lou thought of herself as less than ordinary; we, her children knew her as extraordinary. She will forever be an example of righteousness and an inspiration to her children and grandchildren for generations.
She is survived by Janet Bice, Dianne Dean (Lynn), John Douglas Schmutz (Larita), Darlene Allred (Mark), Samuel Wells Schmutz, and Dannielle Henninger (Bryan); 39 grandchildren and 86 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, and a son Sidney Wells Schmutz.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. in the St. George 5th Ward Chapel, 85 S. 400 East, St. George.
• There will be a viewing Friday, Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, and also Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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August 17, 1928 – October 31, 2015

Frances Jane Dailey Johnson, age 87, passed away on October 31, 2015, in St. George, Utah. She was born August 17, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. She came to Springdale, Utah, to help run the family business. There, she met Oscar Rolfston Johnson, they were married October 7, 1955, in the St. George Temple.

Frances enjoyed singing, reading, embroidering and doing word search puzzles. She worked for many years at the St. George and Hurricane Family History Libraries and served in many church and civic positions.

Frances is survived by her husband, Oscar R. Johnson; daughters, Janet (Tony) Barlow, Nanette (Ron) Buck and Lori (Myron) Durrant; sisters, Nancy Wrankle, Diana Anderson and Martha (Dean) Leavengood; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, noon at the Springdale LDS Ward Chapel, Springdale, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be in the Springdale City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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October 15, 1949 – November 3, 2015

Jerry Woodruff Averett, 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was born October 15, 1949, in Cedar City, Utah, to Harry Woodruff Averett and Selina Caroline Atkin.

He married Jolene Cox on March 29, 1969. To this union were born two children: Brandon Jerry and Kimberly. Jerry and Jolene were later divorced. He married Judith Lynn Spila Durfee on May 12, 1990, and was a loving father to her children: Jaelin and Tylor Jay. Jerry and Judy later divorced.

Jerry was raised in St. George, Utah, and graduated from Dixie High School. He enjoyed traveling, boating, horses, marksmanship and Kolob Mountain. He was a general contractor for 30 years in the Southern Utah area and was well known for his excellent craftsmanship. He had many good friends and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his foster mother Mary Christensen of Delta, Utah; ex-wife Judy Averett of Hurricane, Utah; children Kimberly Chadwick of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Brandon Averett of Riverton, Utah; and stepchildren Jaelin Durfee Fjermestad (Jason) of Hurricane, Utah, and Tylor Durfee (Monica) of White Earth, North Dakota.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters James Averett (Jeanelle) of Central, Utah; June Bond (Dennis) and Joyce Jones (Steve-deceased) both of Tacoma, Washington; Wesley Wright (Mary Jo) of Avondale, Arizona; John (Fran) Holt of Tonto Basin, Arizona; and LaDonna Phillips and Mineral Wells, Texas. He leaves behind 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• A viewing will be Monday, 12:30-2 p.m. prior to the services at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery following the services.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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