April 8, 1951 — May 13, 2016

Oliver (Ollie) Canfield Cannon, of Las Vegas died peacefully in his home on May 13, 2016, due to natural causes. Ollie was 65 years old.

He was born on April 8, 1951, in St. George, Utah to parents Ivan and Helen Cannon. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Cannon. He is survived by his son Caleb Cannon, daughters Sarah Cannon- Lino, and Michelle Leibly, father Ivan Cannon, siblings Ronald Cannon, Laura Cannon, Bayard Cannon, and Jacqueline Smith, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Ollie loved riding his Harley Davidson, sports, fishing, guns, tinkering on projects of all kinds, spending time with his friends, and raising hell everywhere he went. He was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed fixing and restoring vehicles. He was witty and resourceful, and he was always there to help out a friend.

His career was spent working with his family at their business Charleston Auto Parts. Ollie was a free spirit and always lived life on his own terms. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be truly missed.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Hacienda LDS Ward Chapel, 2275 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada.
• There will be a visitation Monday prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• He will be laid to rest at Central Cemetery in Central, Utah, on Tuesday May 24, 2016, at 1 p.m. (Utah time).

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Dec. 19, 1944 — May 21, 2016

Dear Family, friends, one and all,

Today I took my last breath of life here in Saint “Scorch,” Utah, in the early morning of Saturday, May 21, 2016. The cause of my passing is incidental to my age and modern life stress. I was born Dec. 19, 1944, to wonderful parents, Byron Andrus Brockbank and Luella Mae Nettles Brockbank in Coeur d ‘Alene, Idaho. I am the youngest of three children. My brother is Vaughn Brockbank, and my sister is Eleanor Hurst.  

After my birth, we moved to Orlando, Florida, where I enjoyed a terrific and fun childhood and youth. I graduated from Oakridge High School in 1963. Soon thereafter, I moved west to Utah and California for college and employment on the West Coast. I graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in 1968. I enjoyed the pursuit of happiness and hard knocks with my first wife, Sandra McCurdy of Orlando, from 1965 to 1970. Then we divorced.

I returned to school and graduated from Utah Technical College in 1976. I began the happiest work years of my life as a plant electrician for FMC Corporation in Green River, Wyoming. It was a wonderful job with great coworkers. I married Deborah Y Thayne on April 8, 1977, in Evanston, Wyoming.

I am succeeded by three wonderful children from that marriage: Cristalle Joy Carey and husband, Aaron, of St. George, Utah; Brandon Joel Brockbank and wife, Timaree, of Salt Lake City; and daughter Candace Caryn Toman of St. George, Utah.

I am also succeeded by six awesome grandchildren: Celina Yvonne Brockbank, Aaron Carey Jr, Felicity Anne Brockbank, Ashlynn Olivia Brockbank, Brooklyn Skjai Toman and Boston Paige Toman.

I most enjoyed spending time with my wonderful family and friends. I also loved spending time in outdoor activities, hiking the Rocky Mountains and traveling. Riding motorcycles was my summer passion. I’ve had a great life, so do not grieve for me. Instead, maybe plant a tree, make a wish or most of all, spend time with your loved ones.

Ciao,

Alan B.

Alan’s family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at The Retreat at Sunbrook, Zion’s Way Hospice, Janice Johnson, and Spilsbury Mortuary for the wonderful care provided for our dad.

Funeral Services

• No memorial services planned as per Alan’s request.
• Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, Holladay, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212. Family and friends are invited to sign Alan Brockbank’s guestbook online.

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

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Dec. 18, 1956 — May 20, 2016

“Smitty,” our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend!

Gary Larson Smith “Smitty” at the age of 59 passed away in his home surrounded by his family on May 20, after succumbing to his illness.

Gary was born on Dec. 18, 1956, in Panguitch, Utah, to Dar and Helen (Jolley) Smith of Tropic, Utah.

Gary moved to beautiful St. George in 1967 where he graduated from Dixie High School Class of ’75 with the reputation of being the guy that everyone knew and loved! His love of life, friends and music endeared him to many.

Gary worked at Mont’s Texaco on the Boulevard for years. His first love was his little blue Ford courier pickup, and this was a gateway love that facilitated him to chase beautiful women. He married early and often. “One at a time of course.”

But, seriously, Smitty worked hard, he became a father earlier in life, and his love for his family and his love and desire to provide for them created one hard working guy. He was one of the hardest working men you’d ever meet! He worked very hard throughout his lifetime at many jobs over the years, but none could compare to his true calling in life as a heavy equipment operator! He loved the work of moving dirt.

He poured his blood, sweat and tears into his work! If you know Smitty, you know he always had the most amazing tan from working in that hot Dixie sun, but he loved it. He earned a prestigious reputation of being one of the best heavy equipment operators in town (just ask anyone, and they’ll tell you)!

In the early ’80s, he bought his home in Washington City, Utah. He raised his daughter Keena there, one day to surprise her with announcement of the arrival of her new baby brother, Chase. In later years, Smitty’s family grew again. He met and then married his wife Brenda in October of 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s where he gained three more beautiful children: Cristy, Jessica and Kimberly.

Smitty considered it an honor to have his grandchildren grow up in or around that same home!

Even though Smitty’s life has ended here on this mortal earth, we leave you knowing this: Smitty’s life does not end here. I’m sure there is some dirt work in heaven that needed to be done!

Sadly, he leaves behind Dar and Helen, his loving mother and father; wife, Brenda Smith; children Keena Smith Tanner (Darin) and Chase Smith; stepchildren Cristy Marie Chadd, Jessica Ann Gomez, Kimberly Dawn Nixon and Diane Trujillo; siblings Larry, Dar, Tim, Lans and Kristin Smith; and grandchildren Mykala, Michelle, Melissa, Dillon, Roger, Aviona and Dakota.

Gary was preceded in death by his infant brother, David, and his grandparents.

“Oh yeah he loved his strawberry milk shakes too!!”

Funeral Services

• Funeral services to be held Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the Washington 1st Ward Chapel, 82 N. Main St., Washington, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, May 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary and also Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with the funeral expenses. Inquiries may be made at Spilsbury Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Feb. 12, 1932 — May 23, 2016

Laurel Woodbury Mickelson, age 84, passed away on May, 23 in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 12, 1932, at 12:45 p.m. She was the 13th child and the 11th girl of John Taylor and Nimzar Gagosian Woodbury. She also had four half-siblings.

Her family was very close and always gave Laurel support and advice throughout her life. She insisted on family get-togethers. Laurel was a very determined person, and she always studied each decision she made carefully.

Laurel married Peter LaMar Mickelson nine months after he went home and told his mother he had seen the girl he was going to marry.

Laurel lived in Las Vegas for many years and was quite accomplished in music, singing and piano. She had lessons in all of them and also taught them. She loved to dance and dragged Pete along to go square dancing, ballroom dancing, and lessons inodern dance. Laurel enjoyed writing. She kept a diary from the age of 8 and especially enjoyed writing poems and songs. She wrote a lullaby and a baptism song she sang at her grandchildren’s baptisms. She even sang for the mayor of an English town.

Laurel was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the gospel and contributed to the church in all ways.

She was active in always searching for a way to serve others. Laurel lived a life of charity, compassion, unselfishness and love for everyone. She always looked for the good in people and refused to see the negative.

She is survived by her children: Kerry (Yvonne) Mickelson, Donna (Louie) Servin, Julie (McKay) Hafen, Jana Peterson, Peter Aaron and Jody; 28 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter LaMar, a daughter, Ruth McHugh, and daughter-in-law, Lori Mickelson.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Nov. 22, 1974 — May 22, 2016

Michael Brent Allred, age 41, rose upon the horizon of a perfect endless day on May 22, in St. George, Utah. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend. He was born in West Valley, Utah, on Nov. 22, 1974, to Sharlene Lefler and Rick Allred.

He worked for Andrus Trucking for 8 years where he was loved by all who he came in contact with. Anyone who got to know Mike knew he had a heart of gold; he was always willing to give all that he had to help others.

His passions in life were fishing, hunting, restoring cars with his older brother Arty, bowling and playing sports like baseball and basketball. He loved any music with bass that he could play loudly on his subwoofers, but most of all, he loved spending time with family.

He is survived by his mother, Sharlene Imes; daughter, Kassidy, and son, Zack; older siblings, Tonya Stewart and Arty Allred; younger sisters, April Taylor and Erica Bown.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Allred, Grandparents Arthur and Marjorie Allred and Grandmother Carline Lefler.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Viewing will be prior to services from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery, 300 E. Parkview Drive, Washington, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/2567rxq4

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Dec. 30, 1938 — May 21, 2016

Garry William Martin, 77, of Washington, Utah, passed away on Saturday, May 21, after a nine-month struggle with cancer and then hospice. He was a true, loving family man, and he also loved nature and the outdoors.

Garry was born in Preston, Idaho, on Dec. 30, 1938, to parents Clyde and Lucile Beckstead Martin. His family, including sisters Clydene and LuDawn, moved to Pasadena, California, in the spring of 1941 when he was 3 years old.  His youngest sibling, Jim, was born there in 1946.

Garry graduated from John Muir High School in 1956 in Pasadena, California.  He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arkansas and Missouri and then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA from Cal-State University at L.A., graduating with honors and later receiving his CPA license. Garry was a veteran, having served active and reserve duty with the 63rd Army Reserve at Fort Ord and Bell, California.

Garry was married for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles temple to wife Deanna Shirley Peak on Nov. 10, 1962. While pursuing his degrees and starting a family, he worked for the United California Bank in Pasadena, Lincoln Heights, and Hollywood. After college, Garry worked for the U.S. General Accounting Office in L.A., traveling for audits in the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America.

Garry and Deanna raised four children: Jim, Jennifer, Jay, and Josh. Around Thanksgiving 1975, he moved his family to Boise, Idaho, for what he found was an outstanding place to raise a family and also to get back to his birth state. He worked for Boise Cascade Corporation for ten years as an Internal Auditor/CPA and also a Division Controller. The mid-1980’s brought downsizing at Boise Cascade Corp., so Garry returned to his government roots as an auditor in Diamond Bar, California, and Crystal City, Virginia. He ended his professional career working as CFO for the Dallas VA Hospital in Texas.

Garry and Deanna retired to the St. George, Utah, area around 2004 to be near his mother, father and brother’s family. There they found many great friends over the years.After 50 years of marriage, his sweet wife Deanna passed in 2013 due to her own struggles with cancer and also depression. His love, patience and understanding were instrumental throughout much of Deanna’s adult life.

Garry welcomed a new miracle from the past back into his life when he married Beverly Jean Funk Stine in the San Diego temple July 20, 2013.  Beverly was a former girlfriend of Garry’s in the late 1950’s and had recently lost her own husband, Jan Stine of nearly 50 years to cancer.  Her love and help was invaluable to each of them and their families.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lucile; sister LuDawn; and wife Deanna.  

He is survived by his wife Beverly and the Stine family; children Jim and Tammy Wolf Martin, Jennifer Martin Eliason and Dr. Steve Eliason, Jay and Cristy Trocosso Martin, Josh and Amy Ouzts Martin; sister Clydene Martin Potruch; and brother Jim and wife Jacquie, as well as 15 loving grandchildren; Cole, Jake, Trent, Avery, Charlie, Shannon, Julie, Rebecca, Shelly, Brian, Jenny, Jamie, Madison, Tyler and Blake.

Funeral Services

• Garry’s funeral will be held at the Buena Vista Stake Center on Fairway Drive in Washington, Utah, at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, with a viewing to be held shortly before.

Thanks to all those who helped Garry call this a sort of “graduation, and mission accomplished!” His family wishes to thank Beverly and the wonderful Stine family for their love and care, his favorite (only) brother Jim and wife Jacquie, his sister Clydene Martin Potruch, his Ward and Stake family — especially home teacher Kent — and former Bishop Wilson, friends and family near and far, and also the kind and generous doctors, nurses and caregivers who helped him through so much.   

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Feb. 7, 1929 — May 22, 2016

Preston Rees Merrell, age 87, passed away the morning of May 22 at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah. He was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Brigham City, Utah, to Dr. William Rees Merrell and Vera Preston Merrell.  

Preston grew up and attended schools in Brigham City. He had a deep love of the area and always considered it home. He married Joyce Warren, and their union was blessed with a daughter, Lisa, and a son, David. The two later divorced. After graduating high school, Preston followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a physician. His medical education and career started at the University of Utah from 1947-1951 where he did his pre-med requirements, graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor’s degree, with a major in vertebral Zoology and a minor in Chemistry.  

He continued his education at Washington University from 1951-1955. There he received his medical degree. He was a resident physician at Salt Lake General Hospital from 1955-1956. He then served as Co-Chief Resident at St. Louis Children’s hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, from 1956-1957. Preston served our country as a general family and pediatric physician for the U.S. Navy in Barstow, California. He was a Lt. Junior Grade.  

In 1962, he moved to Upland, California, and started his practice. He remained a dedicated doctor to his patients until 1996. Preston loved being a physician and was the kind of doctor who was always there for his patients and families.  

Preston married Shirley Elaine Goodman, Aug. 6, 1976, and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years together. That same day, Preston welcomed Shirley’s daughter, Christine, into his family.

Preston is survived by his dedicated wife, Shirley; daughters: Lisa Usher (John) and Christine Jennison; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his only sibling, Arlene Hutchinson of Brigham City, Utah.  

He is preceded in death by his son, David Merrell, and grandson, William Merrell.

Funeral Services

• A Graveside Service will be held May 31 at 11 a.m. in the Brigham City Cemetery, 495 W. 500 South, Brigham City, Utah.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Feb. 4, 1917 — May 23, 2016

Our beloved and loving mother, Stella Victoria Henderson, age 99, passed away Monday, May 23, in St. George, Utah. She was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Oglesby, Illinois, to Stanley and Josephine Rosalek Feliksiak.

Stella was raised in Moline, Illinois, where she married Emil George Blomgren on June 27, 1936. They were married for 40 years. In 1947, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Stella was active with the ladies group at Sacred Heart Catholic church and worked for ModeOday in Salt Lake City.  They moved to San Rafael, California, and then to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked for Montgomery Wards and Dillard’s department stores. Emil passed away at age 64 on July 28, 1976.

Stella enjoyed bowling and loved to go dancing, which is where she met Charles Henderson who became her dance partner, and they married on Sept. 1, 1989.

She enjoyed her family and loved the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Stella had three brothers: Mathew, John, and Edward, all deceased, and two sisters: Josephine Coleman, deceased, and Francis Marzorati of Moline, Illinois.

Stella is survived by daughters Nancy Woodmansee (Dave) of St. George, Utah; Janet Wehinger (Bill) of Boulder, Colorado; and sons Donald Blomgren (Karen) and Bill Blomgren, both of Apache Junction, Arizona. She has 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services and interment will be Tuesday, May 31, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Oct. 21, 1950 — May 28, 2016

Charles “Harry” Powell, resident of Ivins, Utah, passed away May 28. Harry was born Oct. 21, 1950, to Ernest Fredrick Powell and Elizabeth Mae (Ohmam) Powell. Leading to his passing, he was surrounded by friends and family.

Harry was a door gunman in the 4th Battalion 31st Infantry 196th Infantry Brigade Delta Company. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his services in Vietnam on Aug. 17, 1969.

Harry spent 21 years in the company of the Alano club, where he gained many lifelong friends. The support he gained while in their company meant a lot to him.

Harry loved the Denver Broncos and working as a mason.

He is survived by siblings Tom Powell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Chris Alder (Mike) DeGrant of Denver, Colorado; and Sherriee Alder; his children, Nikki Powell Norris of Vancouver, Washington; Randi Powell of Cedar City, Utah; Tina Powell of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Ryan Codie (Maddie) Powell of Taylorsville, Utah; and his grandchildren, Braylon Bjorkman of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Rhyin Powell of Taylorsville, Utah.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Powell and Elizabeth Alder; his brothers, Freddy Powell and Russel Alder; and his sister Cindy Alder.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery, Ivins, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Ryan Powell, Taylorsville, Utah 84129.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Alano Club, Desert Ridge Baptist Church. A special ‘thank you’ to the staff (Rayan and Melissa) at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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Dec. 4, 1928 — May 23, 2016

Maurine “Mo” Webb, 87, passed away quietly in her sleep on May 23. She was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Midland, Texas, to Lynn B. and Martha Angie Raley DeArman. She married Conrad C. Webb. He preceded her in death.

Maurine attended Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas, earning two degrees and a high school teaching certificate. Her school teaching career spanned 30 years. She taught public school in Texas, Florida, Guam, Hawaii and Georgia.

She served her country briefly in the Women’s Medical Specialist Corps as a therapist during the Korean Conflict.

A widow for many years, she was active in the Order of the Eastern Star serving as the Worthy Matron in two states. She also held membership in The Social Order of the Beauceant and acted as Queen of the Daughter of the Nile in 1985. Most recently, she was active in the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers. Maurine was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 100 in Hurricane, Utah.

Maurine was a resident of Hurricane, Utah, for 17 years, and last year she moved to Arizona to be near family.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in several callings.

She will be mourned greatly by her family and friends.

She is survived by the Webb Families of Central California and East Texas; a sister, Martha Mudd; 2 brothers, Lynn De Arman and Sam DeArman; nieces Eleanor Kirkpatrick, Jodi Heap and Kennis Maurine Isaacson; nephews Mike Kirkpatrick, Ed Gilliland and Bryce Kirkpatrick; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m. in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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December 18, 1971 — May 31, 2016

Kevin Don Tea passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2016, after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born December 18, 1971, to Randall M. and Lorraine Farnsworth Tea.  He was the eldest of 7 children.  He married Sydney-Lyn Ottley, June 30, 2007, in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.  

Kevin was raised in Kirtland, New Mexico, until he was a young adult.  After graduating from high school, he served a two-year mission in Iowa.  Kevin decided to attend Utah Valley State College after his mission and earned a degree in business management.  

Once he finished college, he worked several types of jobs, including Home Depot, but he found his dream job when he was hired as an account manager for Color Spot Nurseries.  There he worked with his love of plants, flowers and trees.  Kevin had the best green thumb and shared his love and talents with his neighbors and friends.  Throughout his life, Kevin served selflessly and was a shining example of Christ-like love.  

He is survived by his wife, Sydney-Lyn; daughters, Kaleialoha and Kauikealani of St. George, Utah; parents, Randall and Lorraine Tea, St. George, Utah; six siblings, Jody, Monique, Destiny, Cameron, Marché and Geren.  He is also survived by his grandmother, Mona Tea, Roswell, New Mexico; in-laws, Guy and Beverly Heder, St. George, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.

Funeral Services

• Funeral service will be Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Bloomington Hills LDS Stake Center, 1130 W. Brigham Rd., St. George, Utah 
• Visitations will be held Friday June 3, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S.  Bluff St., St. George, Utah, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 12-1:30 p.m., prior to services at the Stake Center
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah

Kevin’s family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the Intermountain Health Care Medical Team for the loving care given to him throughout his illness.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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February 23, 1938 — May 29, 2016

James Everette Gunter, age 78, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016. He was born February 23, 1938, in Pace, Mississippi to Robert George Gunter and Mary Belle Alexander Gunter. He married Elaine Phyllis Williams Guerue on October 7, 1964, in St. George, Utah.  They were later sealed for Time and all Eternity in the St. George Temple.  They later divorced in 1992.

“Jimmy” Gunter was raised in Las Vegas since he was 2 years old. He loved growing up in Vegas with his older brothers and his life-long friends. He raised his family in the mountains outside of Las Vegas, Nevada and later in Hurricane, Utah. He enjoyed the outdoors and all of its many activities, especially fishing! He also loved traveling and he took numerous vacations, almost yearly, to the west coast with the family. He was hard working and had unconditional love and loyalty to everyone.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union of Nevada and drove for Nevada Ready Mix for over 20 years until his retirement in 1993. After retiring he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and caring for his dogs, and his many children and grandchildren became his hobbies and source of great happiness.

He is survived by his children, James Gunter of Hurricane, Utah, David Gunter of Hurricane, Utah, and Michael Gunter(Amber) of Logan, Utah; his stepdaughters, Debra Campbell (David) of Hurricane, Utah, Willa Lebaron (Andy) of LaVerkin, Utah, Shirley Nilsen (David) of Boulder City, Nevada, and Peggy Gilbert of Hurricane, Utah; his brother, Leslie Don Gunter of Pahrump, Nevada; and his nieces and nephews.

He had 29 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above; 2 older brothers, Buck Gunter and Bob Gunter; and his son, Robert Gunter.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be June 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff Street St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 1-2 p.m., prior to services.
• Interment will take place in the Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mike Gunter, 1069 Thrushwood Dr., Logan, Utah, 84321

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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Janice Lee Bohn, age 73, passed away May 30, 2016, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  She was born in Washington, D.C., to Alva Robert and Marie Violet Pettay Matlack.

She was an LPN, volunteered at the Police Department and was the Office Manager for the Bethel Baptist Church in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Jan was an avid reader and a devout Christian. She was very organized, remembering birthdays and planning family events.

She is survived by: daughter, Julie Towne; son, Dennis (Robbie) Bohn; daughter-in-law Tara (David) Bohn; grandchildren, Jennifer, Travis Julianna, Brett, James, Dwayne, Christa, Ashley, and Ryan; her sisters, Peggy Goodsell, Kathy Kahus and Kellie Hafen; her brother, Randy Weazer.

She was preceded in death by two sons, David Bohn, Douglas Bohn and brother, Mark Weaver.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016,  at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m., prior to services.
• Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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Dr. David R. Kramer, M.D., of St George, Utah, passed away on Sunday, June 5, at the age of 63. David had an extraordinary career. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Utah, he served as a physician in the United States Air Force while living on the island of Crete.

After the Air Force, David practiced as an ER physician in Las Vegas, Nevada, then eventually returned to the University of Utah to become a psychiatrist, after which he started a private practice in St George.

Though challenged throughout his life with Type 1 Diabetes, David couldn’t be stopped. During his life, he pursued many passions: Ford Mustangs, horses, wind sailing, Porsche racing, boating, water skiing, traveling and so much more. But, his greatest passion was his wife, children and grandchildren, who survive him:  his devoted wife, Pamela, who took such good care of him; daughter Jennifer Piersanti and husband, Anthony, and son, Enzo (Lake Elsinore, California); daughter Randi Butler and husband, Chad (Las Vegas, Nevada); son Justin Kramer (Salt Lake City, Utah); and daughter Brooke Jensen and husband, Kyle, and daughters, Charlotte and Chloe. He is also survived by his sister Christine Morgan (Taylorsville, Utah) and brother Rob Kramer (Saratoga Springs, Utah).

Funeral Services

• A viewing will be held at the Hillside Chapel, 3750 S Hillside Lane (2600 East) Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9.
• A private funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10.

Rest well, David, after a life well lived.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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January 26, 1931 — June 6, 2016

Shirley Lorraine Whipple, 85, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born January 26, 1931, in Rupert, Idaho to Franklin and Edith Cottom Jenkins. She was later adopted by and sealed to Orval Vroman. She married John Lester Whipple on November 11, 1949 in Moses Lake, Washington. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple. John and Shirley were the parents of two children, Teresa Colleen and Jeffrey Wayne.

Shirley’s family moved around a bit, but she spent most of her youth in northern California. She graduated from Sequoia Union High School and briefly attended San Jose State College. After she and John were married they lived in Washington, California and Wyoming before settling in Boulder City, Nevada, where she lived more than 40 years. When her health began to fail she moved to St. George, Utah to be closer to her son.

Shirley was an avid reader and could often be found reading far into the night. She was a talented seamstress and delighted in making clothing. She loved to create beautiful things and her needlework creations will forever be cherished by her family. She enjoyed family history work and served many hours helping others with their research. She especially treasured the opportunity she had to serve in the Las Vegas Temple.

Shirley is survived by her son, Jeff (Robyn) Whipple of St. George, Utah and daughter, Teresa Dodd of Provo, Utah; 8 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister, her husband and one grandchild.

Funeral Services

• A graveside service will be held at the Boulder City Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada, on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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March 4, 1919 — June 7, 2016

Marjory Fullmer, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1919, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ira John and Pearl E. Mitchell Boyce. She married Doyle Gordon Fullmer on October 1, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Marjory lived in Salt Lake City, Utah; Oakland, California; Idaho Falls, Idaho; and St. George, Utah, the last of which she considered home for the last forty years. Marjory was the author of “Already To Harvest”, an avid painter, and a nurse. She was an accomplished businesswoman specializing in real estate investment. Marjory loved to play the piano, travel and enjoyed a rousing game of rummy cue.

She is survived by her children, Glen Fullmer and Robin Chesbro of Gold Canyon, Arizona; Ira and Debbie Fullmer of Leighton, Utah; Faye Jean and Raymond McPherron of Orem, Utah; Connie Fullmer of Provo, Utah; Boyce and Tina Fullmer of Plano, Texas; and John and Ryoko Fullmer of Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Ensign Stake Center, 135 A. Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• There will be an additional funeral service held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the St. George 7th Ward Chapel, 449 S. 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a visitation on Sunday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, and again on Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place at the St. George City Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Intermountain Hospice and her caregiver, Vicky Logan, for helping her final days be peaceful ones.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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July 18, 2008 — June 6, 2016

Our angel was called to our Heavenly Father Monday June 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Marc Anthony Alegria was born July 18, 2008, in St. George, Utah, to parents: Marco Antonio Alegria & Elva Rios Alegria.

Anthony was raised in St. George, Utah. He enjoyed living life to the fullest. He loved playing soccer with his father and enjoyed playing games on his tablet. He was so kind to others and loved all God’s creations. He was full of happiness and loved spending every moment with his family. There was never a dull moment with Anthony. He enjoyed listening to stories and telling jokes. He loved to make everyone laugh.

Our little Anthony loved to be held by his mother while she sang to him. He was so special and smart. He always worried about others and wanted to help everyone he met. He loved sharing with family and friends. He was so ambitious, so hard working and so selfless.  He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by sisters Erica (Page) Bowler, Beronica (Brandon) Larsen, Alexis Banuelos, Monica Banuelos, Jasmin A. Alegria, Jennifer Alegria.; brother, Marco A Banuelos; and one niece and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Hermenes Abarca; uncles, Daniel Alegria and Albaro Rios Rivera; aunt Maria Rios, and many others who welcomed him lovingly.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George.
• There will be a visitation on Friday, June 10, from 5-7 p.m. and again Saturday prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place at the Tonaquint Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Dixie Regional Medical Center, Life Flight crew, and the nurses and doctors at Sunrise Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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June 2, 1936 — June 7, 2016

John Lee Cameron, 80, passed away on June 7, surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1936, in East Palestine, Ohio, to William Getty Cameron and Hannah Louise Baker. He married Bonnie Lenore Baker Oct. 7, 1958, in Bellflower, California.

He was raised in East Palestine, Ohio; Tuscan, Arizona; and South Gate, California, where he attended South Gate High School. He loved to fish, whether it was off a boat or just sitting in his chair along the shore of a lake. He also enjoyed camping and the outdoors. In his younger years, his daughters got into horses, and he became 4-H assistance and really enjoyed the horses.

His career was mostly sales where he was in the recreational vehicle business for many years in the western United States. He traveled a lot and moved a lot. In his later years, he was a realtor for ERA Brokers Consolidated in St. George, Utah, where he resided for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cameron, St George, Utah, and two daughters: Laurie (George) McGee of Ivins, Utah, and Lisa Wemple, St George, Utah. He has five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, with another on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Louise Morrison and Wilma Smith; and one brother, William Cameron.

He had a great love for dogs and had several breeds over the years. He is also survived by his Japanese Chin, Chuckie.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your nearest animal shelter.

Funeral Services

• There will be no public services as per his wishes. He will be greatly missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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February 11, 1937 — June 9, 2016

Mary Ruth Cooper, 79, passed away June 9, 2016. She was born February 11, 1937, in Vidalia, Georgia to Steven E. Kirkland and Mary Evelyn Temples. She married Tom Cooper November 28, 1963, in Vidalia, Georgia.

Ruth worked over 20 years at Dicks Café in St. George as a hostess and waitress. She loved being around people and listening to their stories and giving advice. She was well known for her more than 20 years of service working at Nisson’s Variety hardware store in Washington, Utah. She really enjoyed the hometown people and community, she loved to cut material and give ideas out to all who welcomed it.

Besides being a hard worker her whole life, she loved being a mother more than anything. Ruth loved to sew and quilt while also giving homemade gifts for Christmas to her kids and grandkids. Raising eleven children, she enjoyed watching them become a parent themselves. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren are one of her greatest joys.

She was an amazing mother to more than her own children, including having helped raise many of her own siblings, who call her “Mother Ruth”. Aunt Ruth always kept her home open, the coffee hot, and the sweet tea cold. There was always room at the dinner table for “one more.”

Although later in life with her memory being slowly taken away, she often talked about babies, material, and her children.

Ruth will be remembered for her love and kindness towards others, being a hard worker, her love for baking and cooking, and never-ending love and devotion towards her family. Ruth showed her love for the Lord by the way she lived her life.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Cooper of Washington, Utah; her children, Tommy Cooper of Washington, Utah, Mike Cooper of St. George, Utah, Rosemary (David) Sedgwick of Washington, Utah, Belinda (David) Rupp of North Collins, New York, Crystal (Mike) Newman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Heather (Jeff) Wade of Washington, Utah, Jody (Neicole, JJ) Cooper of Tooele, Utah, Heidi “Snishie” Cooper of Washington, Utah, Dent (Sarah) Cooper of Washington, Utah, Ben (Brandy) of Taylorsville, Utah and Randy (Sarah) of St. George, Utah; 33 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (One on the way); 12 brothers and 4 sisters.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Steven Emerson Kirkland, Mary Evelyn Kirkland, and Sylvia Kirkland; sister, Trudy Goodman, and nephew James “Little James” Kirkland.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St.,  St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Thursday, June 16 from 6-8 p.m. and again Friday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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February 12, 1932 — June 9, 2016

Rodney Keliiokalani Kamalu, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 84, passed away June 9, 2016, in St. George, Utah.

Rod was born February 12, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Robert and Helen Kamalu. In 1950 he graduated from Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he boarded from 8th to 12th grade. He then attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, Oklahoma A&M and BYU where he graduated in June 1959 in Electrical Engineering.

He served two years in the US Army from January 1956 to December 1957. He worked for Sperry Engineering Labs in Salt Lake City, Lockheed Missile and Space in Hawaii and then for the U.S. Government, first with US Army Cable Communications in Honolulu and then STRATCOM at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, until he retired in 1992.

Rod has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his adult life, serving in many positions in several states and in West Germany.

Rod is survived by his wife, Dora; eight children: Kyle Kamalu, Michelle Roberts, Darren Kamalu, Maile Roberts, Layne Kamalu, Kimberly Wilcox, Roxane Nauahi and Deanna Farley; 48 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell Kamalu.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Friday, June 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Fort Pierce LDS Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr., St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-635-2212.

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

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