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October 24, 1945 — June 7, 2016

Alvin Wayne Fint was born October 24, 1945, to Roy and Violet Fint in Aurora, West Virginia. Alvin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by family. Al was a golf fanatic and loved spending any free time he had on the courses here in St. George and near his other home in Arizona. There was something about golf that had him hooked from the start and he even enjoyed viewing the sport on television when not on the courses himself.

Post college graduation from West Virginia University, Alvin entered the world of education and was a teacher in West Virginia before heading out west where he continued his teaching career, he joined the staff of the Baldy View School ROP in the field of curriculum in culminating his 30+ years as a school administrator.

Upon leaving his post at BV ROP, Al and his wife Pat decided to leave the hustle and bustle of California to enjoy some down time along with plenty of rounds of golf together on every course they could find.

He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 28 years, Pat and his stepchildren, Stephanie (Jeff), David, and grandchildren, Amanda and Ethan along with his brothers, Ralph (Wilda), Carl (Betty) and John (Connie).

Rest Well Alvin as we will all miss you here on the home front.

Funeral Services

Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, 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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March 22, 1958 — June 12, 2016

Billy Dwayne Stubbs, 58, passed away on June 12. He was born in Magee, Mississippi, on March 22, 1958, to Charles Wilber and Ruby Mathis Stubbs. Billy will be remembered for his willingness to serve others and his ability to make everyone feel like his best friend.

A resident of the St. George area for the last 30 years, Billy could be found donating his time and talents with Catholic Charities. He was a member of the St. George Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his work in Petroleum exploration and refinement; however his greatest joy was his family and friends.

He is survived by his spouse, Jerri; father, Robert McJilton; children: Brandie Stubbs, Jeran Maloney, Jayson Dutton, Melissa Dutson, Russell (Carin) Ashton and Harmony Ashton; grandchildren: Briana, Kinley, Megan, Madison, Dawson, Adalyn, Jaidyn and Kamryn; brother, Charlie Stubbs; additional family members: Mary and Larry Bemarth (Jacob and Matt), William and Isabelle SaramentoGrilo (Simone and Roxy), Tom and Terry McJilton, Robert and Sasitorn Siripimo (Jacquelyn) and Jane McJilton (Joaquin); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Borders.

The family would like to express thanks to Billy’s caregivers: Coral Desert Rehabilitation, Dr. Wilcox, Encompass Home Health and Hospice, and a very special thanks to Suzanna.

Funeral Services

Rosary will be held Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in the St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah.
Interment will be in the Ivins City Cemetery, Ivins, Utah, following the Mass.

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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ST. GEORGE — Spilsbury Mortuary will have a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. or stop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday for tours, networking, food, drawings and more – a feature of this week’s “Meet the Chamber” in St. George.

Meet the Chamber’s free fun lunchtime social event provides the community an opportunity to enjoy a complimentary lunch, get to know great businesses in the community and meet new people!

Spilsbury is rededicating their mortuary after a remodel and new addition that will better facilitate the families the business serves. Along with tours of the new additions, Wednesday’s event will offer a preview of the mortuary’s new Remembrance Reception Packages.

About Spilsbury Mortuary

Spilsbury Mortuary stands majestic against the desert sandstone cliffs of St. George. A place of genuine caring and compassion, its serene setting of inspiring beauty provides an elegant backdrop for all types of memorial services. According to its mission statement, clients may be confident that every aspect of a service will be directed with a warm combination of friendship, dignity, and excellence. When a family chooses Spilsbury Mortuary, the statement says, they choose a family and a staff who will provide a remarkable and dignified service as unique as their loved one.

Event Details

What: Spilsbury Mortuary Ribbon Cutting
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah
Admission: Free to public

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June 16, 2016

On June 16, Benjamin Wayne Sandberg entered this world, six weeks early, in a body that would sustain a life to be measured in minutes instead of years. Our hearts are broken wide open in sadness but full of gratitude for the time we shared together, for the deep, abiding peace we feel, and for the sustaining hope that families can be together forever.

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Emily Butler Sandberg, St. George, Utah; siblings: Ryan, Madalene, Jackson, Kathryn and Lily Sandberg; grandparents: Michael and Susan Sandberg, Las Vegas, Nevada; Sherrie Sampson, Phoenix, Arizona; Donald and Lynnette Butler, Greeley, Colorado; and Carl and Wendy Smith, Provo, Utah.

He is also survived by great-grandparents Wanda Sandberg-Stevens, Washington, Utah; Enda Mae Sampson, St. George, Utah; Leona Butler, Greeley, Colorado; and Mark Berrett, South Jordan, Utah, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He is preceded in death by great-grandparents Wayne Sandberg, Doyle Sampson, Louis Butler and Joyce Berrett.

Funeral Services

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. at the Price Hills Ward Chapel, 675 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George Utah.
There will be a visitation from 9-10 a.m. prior to services, at the chapel.
Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George Utah.

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

Friends and family are invited to sign Benjamin’s guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.

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ST. GEORGE – Spilsbury Mortuary held a ribbon-cutting and rededication Wednesday as part of the Meet the Chamber lunchtime social sponsored by the St. George Chamber of Commerce.

The mortuary has upgraded its facilities to better serve its customers, Jody Spilsbury Snow said. The crematory has been relocated from Hurricane Valley area to the St. George location for convenience; a conference room and a warming kitchen were added and the building’s restroom facilities were upgraded.

“There are so many options with funeral services now and to be able to facilitate a family 100 percent onsite is really our goal,” Snow said.

The Spilsbury family has been in the funeral business for many decades, Snow said.

“My grandfather, LeGrand Spilsbury, graduated from mortuary school in 1939. Seventy-five years later, in 2014, I graduated from mortuary school.”

“I was raised in the mortuary business. I saw the love and commitment that my grandfather and my Dad have shown to families that are grieving,” she said, “and to be able to help someone through the worst possible time in their lives is really just very rewarding.”

Unless families have preplanned services, they come in not knowing what to do, Snow said. Spilsbury staff will sit down with the family and find out about the person who has died and how the family wants to celebrate that person’s life.

“We will take the information that we get and just guide them down a path to where they want to be but don’t really know how to get there.”

Each family is different, Snow said, and Spilsbury staff try to be one step ahead and know what they want before the families realize it.

“We try to guide them to where they want to be with the compassion and love and respect that they and their family member deserves,” she said.

The mortuary can work with all budgets and all cultures, Snow said, and many options are available. Spilsbury handles traditional funerals as well as offering more choices for different cultures.

People don’t realize that they don’t have to choose between a funeral and a cremation, Snow said. Rather, the choice is between a burial and a cremation.

With cremation, a funeral can still be held and it’s important to have some kind of ceremony to facilitate a healthy grieving process, Snow said.

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Three generations of Spilsburys have worked in the mortuary business. The mortuary recently completed renovations, St. George, Utah, June 21, 2016 | Photo by Sheldon Demke, St. George News

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September 14, 1931 — June 23, 2016

Ronald Carter Larson passed away June 23, 2016, at the age of 84 in St. George, Utah. He was born September 14, 1931, in St. George, Utah, to Berneice Carter and Raymond Larson. When Ronald was 11 years old his mother passed away leaving 4 small children for his father to raise. He finished the 11th grade and went on to serve in Korea with the National Guard and fought on the front lines.

Ronald married Genevieve “Jenny” Jessop on November 29, 1952, in Las Vegas, NV. As a benefit of the GI Bill he worked for Orval Hafen and learned to repair and paint cars and make upholstery. He was very good at the tuck and roll seat covers.

Ronald was a volunteer fireman for 42 years in St. George. In spite of his training he was severely burned in 1981 and spent a month at the U of U Hospital Burn Center. He was told he could not live where it was sunny but came back to Dixie for the remainder of his life. He suffered for years from the effect of his burn injuries.

He was a partner with LeGrande Fawcett and started Sun City Glass in 1969, which is still in operation by the family.

His hobbies were prospecting, hunting, fishing and gardening. He was an expert gardener and shared the fruits of his labor with everyone. He loved to study about natural healing. Ronald didn’t travel much but he did travel all the way back east to Denver, Colorado. He enjoyed spending time at family gatherings with those closest to him. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren and had personal relationships with each one of them. He loved spending time having coffee at Dicks Café and McDonalds with the boys. Ron was a very good shot with his .22 rifle. He shot pennies out of the air and pheasants out of the bottom of his dad’s farm.

Ronald was a man of honor and was honest in his dealings. He was genuine, hardworking and a man of integrity. He left a great legacy and example for his children that all have followed.

He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Jenny; children, Kelly (MaryLynn) Larson, Tonya (Murray) Post, Steve (Connie) Larson, Corey Larson all of St. George, and Leslie (Jeff) Andrus of Waddell, Arizona; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; siblings, Stanford (MaryKay) Larson of St. George, RaeNyce (Lorraine) Wittwer of Santa Clara, Donna Siler of Monroe, Utah.

He is preceded by his parents; a grandchild, Corey Larson Jr., great grandchild, Ivan Larson, and sister, Dorothy Schmutz.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also on Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will take place 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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Aug. 13, 1927 — June 23, 2016

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Leah Olsen Krompel, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 23, in St. George, Utah. Leah was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Ferron, Utah, to Leonard J. and Myrtle Thompson Olsen. She was the youngest of six children. She had a special love and bond with her brother, Dee, who was born with cerebral palsy, teaching him the essential life skills that helped him to live a complete life.

Her greatest joy was serving her family, her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed canning and preserving food for her family. She worked hard at harvesting food from the farm on the old Wellington Road where her children were born and raised. She made sure they were all fed and cared for. She also enjoyed quilting and crocheting.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions but especially the Primary because of her great love for children.

During the last eight years of Leah’s life, she fought a courageous battle from dementia and congestive heart failure. She was the last survivor of the Olsen family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Krompel; her parents; five siblings; and sons Randy and Ronny.

She is survived by her children: William D. (Joni), Ricky, Kerry (Damaris), Sherry (Todd) Larsen; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

A viewing and short funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 28, in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
The viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. with the service immediately to follow.
A funeral service in Price, Utah, will be held Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. in the Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 E. Main St., Price, Utah.
Viewing will from 9-10:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment will be in the Price City Cemetery, Price, Utah.

The family extends their gratitude to the Encompass hospice workers and the Beehive Homes for their caring and service to Leah.

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.

Arrangements in Price are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Price, Utah.

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Kimberly Ann Kastens (Mansfield) passed away June 21. She was 40 years old.

The pain of losing a loved one is a universal human condition, but the loss of Kimmy is a deeply personal experience felt most achingly by those who knew her best. She will be mourned as a mother and a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend.

As the daughter of an Army man, Kimmy and her family traveled to different states throughout her childhood. She was able to call Texas, Maryland, California and Utah home. She graduated from Watkins Mill High School in 1994, and she spent the majority of her adult life in Montgomery County, Maryland. She also attended Montgomery College and Dixie College. She worked 15 years at Montgomery Village Intermediate School in the Special Education Department, and she was a hardworking advocate for people with disabilities.

As a young woman, Kimmy loved listening to music and going on adventures around the military base. She’d grudgingly allow her kid sister Rosie to join in on these jaunts, and they became thick as thieves over such things as huge bags of Doritos from the PX. Kimmy often kept to herself, but her siblings knew how much she cared for them. She’d chase away bullies messing with her little sister, or she’d bring home handfuls of caterpillars to show off to them. She made life interesting.

Kimmy’s children, Alexis (12) and Aeden (7), were the most important things to her. She accomplished a lot in her short life, but raising two beautiful and intelligent human beings is perhaps her greatest legacy.

Kimmy is survived by her husband, PJ Kastens; children Alexis and Aeden Kastens; parents, Kim and Victoria Mansfield (Hirschi); sisters Jennifer Mansfield and Rosie Lee (Mansfield); brother Blaine Mansfield; grandmother Jeana Hirschi (Kearns); and aunt/uncle Annette and David Hirschi-Boden.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 29, at 10 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
A viewing will be from 9-10 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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October 5, 1938 — June 26, 2016

William Brent Cottam passed away June 26, 2016, from effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. Brent was born October 5, 1938, in Cedar City, Utah to William and Beulah Taylor Cottam.

He married Virginia Mickelson in Parowan, Utah on February 13, 1960. They had two children, Brad and Scott. They later divorced. He then married Corrine Williams August 15, 2005. She passed away in 2014.

Dad was raised in the old Cottam house, where the original county courthouse stands. He attended the local schools, graduated from Dixie High School in 1957.

He learned the value of hard work at an early age working on his Dad’s farm and dairy. After his father died at an early age, he took over the farm. He ran cattle on the Nada Desert and Warner Valley. He loved ranching and farming. Brent worked for the City of St. George as the Cemetery Sexton and retired after 30 plus years. He liked being a help to families in need and made many friends.

He is survived by sons, Brad (Terry) of St. George, Scott (Cammey) of Washington; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; sisters, LouMay (Ray) Yocum of West Jordan, Utah, Arthea Rahimzadeh of Salt Lake City and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kolaha McMullin; brothers-in-law, Doyle McMullin and Mohamad Rahimzadeh.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Beehive House on River Road, Dr. Jason Swigert and staff, Memory Matters of Utah and Applegate Hospice.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
There will be a viewing Wednesday, June 29, from 5-7 p.m. and also Thursday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will take place 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.

The service will be broadcast live and may be watched up to 90 days after the service. To watch the service, go to www.webcast.funeralrecording.com enter event ID#11882 and password: H2FHQ (all uppercase).

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April 19, 1956 — June 22, 2016

Steven Keith Moffitt passed away June 22, 2016, at his home in St. George, Utah.

He was born April 19, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clair Easton Moffitt and Darlene Nott Moffitt. He graduated from Highland High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Steve loved to spend a lot of time fishing and camping. His later years were spent in St. George working at Mr. D’s. He especially enjoyed all the employees and customers he came into contact with. He looked forward to the yearly family vacation in Cabo San Lucas Mexico.

Steve was the caregiver for his father, and then his mother, after his father’s passing. The family wants to express their appreciation for all that he did for his parents all those years.

Steve is survived by his son Christopher, brothers Blaine (Chris) Nelson, David (Bonnie) Moffitt, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Robert.

Funeral Services

A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary.
Interment will take place Thursday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tonaquint 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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March 14, 1942 — June 25, 2016

Janet Marie (Meeks) Davis, 74, passed away on June 25, 2016. Born March 14, 1942, to Albert D. Meeks and Annie (Jackson) Meeks, in Washington D.C., she was the first of three daughters.

Janet grew up in Fairfax and Falls Church, Virginia. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1960. Soon she met and married Frank Halterman in the summer of 1963. She worked for the Fairfax County School Board doing clerical work. In 1969, they adopted a son (Dan) and in 1978 they had a daughter (Roxanne).

Janet met Lewis Davis at a Halloween square-dance. He courted her and they were married on December 6, 1987, in Elko, Nevada. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on March 22, 1990. Their passion for square-dancing continued and led to the both of them becoming the Directors of the National Convention for square-dancing.

In 1993, the family moved to Veyo, Utah, where Jan helped Lew run their gun-sighting business and where she raised Emus and chickens. She enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics along with many other hobbies. Together they loved to watch old western movies and television shows, especially Gunsmoke. They served in the St. George Temple for four years and cherished not only the work they did there, but the many friends they made.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Lewis A. Davis; sisters, Sandra Meeks Hudson Duvall (Jim) and Betty Meeks Dickey (Conrad); sons and daughters, Monica Davis Fredericks (Derf), Morgan Davis (Adriane), Greg Davis (Susan), Marla Davis Nones, F. Daniel Halterman (Tracy), and Roxanne Davis Hodges; nieces and nephews, Justin, Jennifer, Brandon, Cory, and Kayleen; grandchildren Daniel, William, Charles, Peter, Chris, Andrea, John, Megan, Jennifer, Victoria, Len, Marissa, Thomas, Josh, Alyssa, Andrea, Kateland, Preston, Alex, and Mackenzie; along with numerous great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her father Albert D. Meeks, her mother Annie (Jackson) Meeks and her granddaughter Kelsey Halterman.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, caregivers and staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center, who took special care of Mom.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held in the Veyo Ward LDS Chapel, 176 E. Center St., Veyo, Utah, at 11 a.m.
There will be a viewing before the funeral service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will take place in the Panguitch City Cemetery, 1000 E. 300 South, Panguitch, Utah, at 5 p.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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July 13, 1941 — June 27, 2016

Michael Vaughn Hansen, age 74, passed away on Monday, June 27, in Los Angeles, California. He was born July 13, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raymond M. Hansen Sr. and Louise A. Scheicker Hansen.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah.
There will be a viewing held prior to services from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will take place 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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June 4, 1938 — June 29, 2016

LeRoy George Matthews, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, with his eternal companion by his side.

LeRoy was born to George and Adelia Matthews in Virgin, Utah, June 4, 1938. He enjoyed growing up in the beauty of southern Utah, where he graduated from Hurricane High School. He accepted a call to serve his Heavenly Father by faithfully serving in the British Mission.

Upon returning from his mission, LeRoy pursued his education by attending Westminster, Dixie State and the College of Southern Utah where he would meet his sweetheart, DeAnna Nielson Matthews.

Roy and DeAnna were married for time and eternity in the Manti Utah Temple on Sept. 11, 1965, and started their beautiful, loving family of four boys: Shawn, Troy, Todd and Laine.

Roy owned and operated a successful landscaping company for the majority of his professional career, where he enjoyed creating many beautiful and stunning waterfalls and enriching the lives of his clients. He passed along many skills and talents to his sons and grandchildren.

The real joy and pride of his life was enjoying time with his family, friends and loved ones. Roy enjoyed making family memories by going on picnics, taking in a movie, playing sports and just spending quality time with the family.

He is survived by his loving wife, DeAnna Matthews (Hurricane, Utah); children: Shawn (Justy) (South Jordan, Utah), Troy (Rashael) (Riverton, Utah), Todd (Tonia) (Washington, Utah) and Laine (Liesl) (Washington, Utah); grandchildren: Kyler, Paynton, Makaylee, Jentsyn, Bridger, Kason, Kinley, Carter, McCoy, Kylie, Brooklyn, Kaden and Logan; and sister Lana Herrera (Murray, Utah). He is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Adelia Matthews, and his sister Mary Lou Maxwell.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 2, at 1 p.m. at the LDS church building located at 452 N. 2600 West, Hurricane, Utah.
There will be a viewing prior to services from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church.
Interment will take place immediately following the funeral services at the Virgin, Utah 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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May 27, 1960 — June 29, 2916

Karma Leigh Quinn Spilsbury, 56, passed away June 29, 2016, in St. George, Utah. She was born May 27, 1960, in Rifle, Colorado, to Jimmy Roscoe and Colleen Sue Plum Quinn.

Karma’s family moved to St. George in 1967. Her father, Jimmy, worked for Peter Kewett and sons during the I-15 Arizona Gorge construction.

Karma attended Dixie High School. She married John Robert Carpenter in October 1976. John was killed in an automobile accident and left Karma with 2 young children to raise. She then married Peter Jon Spilsbury in April 1984. Together they raised their family in St. George and Hurricane.

Karma and Peter very much enjoyed farming and ranching in the Hurricane Valley and Kolob. The family enjoyed spending time water skiing, camping and the western lifestyle; singing around the campfire and attending to the cattle. Karma loved softball and the Denver Broncos. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, drawing, hunting for arrowheads and especially being with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Vera Marshawn (Adam) Quist, Cole Robert (Kim) Carpenter, Nathan LeGrande Spilsbury, McKayla Quinn Spilsbury, Ricky McClary, Danniel (John) Garydale; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Mark Quinn and Matthew Quinn.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Quinn; mother, Sue Quinn Morwood, sister, Vera Quinn; husbands, John Robert Carpenter and Peter Jon Spilsbury.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
There will be a viewing prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will take place in the Spilsbury Family Cemetery on Kolob Mountain.

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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April 15, 1921 — July 2, 2016

Manoma (Noma) Andrus Jenkins was born April 15, 1921, to Charles Andrus and Rose Turner Andrus in St. George, Utah. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 2, 2016. She was raised in St. George where she spent winters in town and summers on their farm in the Washington Fields.

Noma was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. At the age of 5 she sang a solo in the St. George Tabernacle. She traveled to Salt Lake City at the age of 8 to sing in a contest to select the state song. The song she sang, “Sego Lilly of the Valley” was chosen. Singing was her talent when she was crowned “Days of ’47 Queen” in 1941.

During her reign as Queen she was hosted by the Mayor of Salt Lake, Ab Jenkins, and his wife Evelyn. They were so taken by her, Evelyn told their son, Marv, “I have met the girl I want you to marry.” Marv and Noma married 11 weeks later and lived in Salt Lake City where their daughter Judy was born. As a pilot for Western Airlines, Marv moved his family to California where their daughter Jeri, and their son’s Ab and Charlie were born. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, in 1956 where they lived for 26 years. When Marv retired, they returned to St. George, where Marv built the home they lived in for 35 years.

Noma was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she continued using her vocal talents. She was best known and loved as the Primary chorister where she served faithfully for many years.

She was a wonderful and gracious hostess. Over the years countless people dined at her table. Her apple pie was famous from coast to coast. Most visitors to her home were greeted with a large slice. In the neighborhood she was known as the “Cookie Lady.” The neighborhood children would ring her doorbell and she would give them her famous Butter Cookies. It didn’t take long for the adults to catch on to the trick also.

She was a wonderful seamstress and regularly surprised her children with new clothing. She introduced her 16 grandchildren to “magic eggs” and “dancing worms.” She was an avid gardener and loved anything that bloomed, twined around a lattice or was showy. She talked and sang to her plants daily. In keeping with her Queenly personality, her hair and makeup were always perfect, and she adorned herself with beautiful jewelry even when walking to the mailbox.

Noma enriched the lives of many with her inviting smile, her warm laugh and sincere interest in everyone. She was always happy and maintained a cheerful attitude. Her common phrase of gratitude, which she spoke frequently, was “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.” She greeted friends and family with enthusiasm. But her pride and joy was her family. She was a grand lady, a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mother and the greatest grandmother of them all.

She is survived by children, Judy Hadfield (Bob), Jeri Hansen (Lowell), Ab Jenkins (Paula), Charlie Jenkins (Jayne), 16 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters, husband Marv, and great-granddaughter Amelia Hansen.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills 2nd Ward Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr., St. George, Utah.
There will be a viewing Friday, July 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George and also on Saturday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
Interment will take place in the Tonaquint 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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August 20, 1920 — June 29, 2016

Orin Douglas Heideman, known as Heidie, passed away on June 29, 2016, of natural causes. He had been a resident of Toquerville, Utah, for 66 years. He was born in Romulus, New York, on August 20, 1920, to Dora Alexander and Ben Heideman. His mother died when he was 1 ½ years old and his father later married her friend, Theo Amsbury, whom Orin loved dearly. He had one sister, Eunice Dansbury Gingree. Since his father was a Presbyterian minister, they moved frequently throughout the Midwest.

Heidie studied political science and history at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. With the onset of World War II, he was drafted in the Army Air Corps. He flew 35 missions over Europe where he was a tail gunner flying B17s and B24s. He was a Purple Heart recipient.

He met Dixie Dee Kleinman at a dance in Santa Clara when he was on leave from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. They were married August 7, 1946. They were sealed in the St. George LDS temple after he joined the church in April 1990. After living in Carlinville, Illinois, for four years, they moved to Toquerville, which they called home for the next 66 years. He always appreciated the warm, accepting welcome he received from the people of the community. Orin and Dixie are the parents of three sons and three daughters, the grandparents of 15 grandsons and 15 granddaughters, and 70 great-grandchildren.

Heidie worked at the Iron Mines in Cedar City, the Hurricane Mesa and the Nevada Test Site including Area 51. Locally, he served on the Toquerville town board and was a precinct chairman of the Republican Party for 20 years. Orin and Dixie were named the Republican volunteers of the year for their years of service in various capacities. Orin served on the Human Services Committee for the Five County Association of Governments for many years.

Heidie’s most notable gift was his ability to see the good in all people. He was everyone’s friend. He was a great supporter of local young men who were involved in athletics. He also loved spending time at the cabin on Kolob.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dixie, and is survived by his children, Doug and Debra Heideman, Kent and Barbara Heideman, Paul and Carylee Heideman, Kay and Lynn Chamberlain, Jean and Don Jones, Ann and Mike Spilker and his grandchildren.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Toquerville Chapel, 63 N. Toquerville Blvd., Toquerville, Utah.
A viewing will be held Friday, July 8, from 6-8 p.m. and preceding the services, July 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., also at the Toquerville Church.
Interment will take place in the Toquerville 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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November 1, 1933 — July 17, 2016

Orvel Allen Bundy, 82, passed away July 17, 2016, at his home in St. George, Utah. He was born November 1, 1933 in Mt. Trumbull, Arizona, to Roy and Doretta Iverson Bundy. He was the youngest of twelve children. He went to school in the one room schoolhouse at Mt. Trumbull and later in St. George. He met his wife, Sara Berry Hamilton (Sally), while they both worked at Eaton Ranch near Sheridan, Wyoming. They were married on June 9, 1956 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Their marriage was later solemnized on June 9, 1962, in the St. George LDS Temple.

Orvel and Sally purchased his parent’s homestead at Mt. Trumbull in 1960 and he spent most of his life doing what he loved, ranching. He was known for his prayers for rain. He loved and knew each of his cows. He enjoyed deer hunting and cooking sourdough biscuits. He bribed his grandchildren with jerky and Jolly Ranchers for hugs and kisses.

Orvel loved being the door greeter for the St. James LDS Ward. Bishops came and went, but he kept his beloved calling. He was a stalwart member of the church and was deeply devoted to living the gospel. He has left a legacy of faithfulness and humility for his posterity.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Doretta Bundy, and his eleven siblings, Iven Bundy, Bessie Faught, Helen Bundy Russell, Elmo (Beulah) Bundy, Barbara (Gene) Carroll, Clarence (Josephine) Bundy, David (Bodel) Bundy, Leah (Melburn) Jensen, Newell (Aileen) Bundy, Juanita Hymer, and Madge Langford Lee.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Hamilton Bundy; his five children, William (Jill) Bundy, Clay (Carol) Bundy, Marjorie (Robert) Holt, Barry (Wendy) Bundy, and Julie Bundy; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren; and four foster children, Debbie Salabye, Alberta Charley, Clifford Charley, Alias; and sister-in-law, Aileen Bundy.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Morningside LDS Stake Center, 881 S. River Road, St. George, Utah.
A viewing will be Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George and again Thursday, July 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center.
Interment will take place at Mt. Trumbull, Arizona at 3:00 p.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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April 15, 1937 — July 18, 2016

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend William “Bill” Smith Fife returned to his Heavenly home at 6:30 p.m. on July 18, 2016, at his home in Ivins, Washington County, Utah.

Bill was born to William Stewart Fife Jr. and Lois Smith Fife in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on April 15, 1937. He was their first son, second child in a family of nine children; two sisters (Dorothy Elayne and Miriam) and one brother (Joseph Allen) died as infants. He grew up with: Richard, Keith, Roger, Kathryn, and Bruce Fife. As his father attended medical school, they moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Stockton, California, Detroit and Huntington Woods, Michigan, Gridley, California, and Sacramento, California, where Bill graduated from El Camino High.

During high school Bill joined the Air National Guard. He signed up for the Navy serving his country from 1957-1961. In 1958, three Argus explosions were shot into the air from his ship. The story was leaked to “The Providence Journal” on March 19, 1959. Project Argus missiles were one of the best kept U.S. military secrets since World War II. Bill was discharged March 31, 1963, as an Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class. His superior wrote that he was, “A man of excellent moral character and ability, his loyalty and devotion to duty while in the U.S. Navy was important to those who worked with him.”

Bill served in the Southern Australia Mission from 1961-1963. At BYU he met Emma Hafen. They were married Dec. 30 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple, with his grandfather Joseph Fielding Smith officiating. Graduating from BYU in May 1968, they moved to Ivins, Utah.

Work included: U.S. Navy, farm worker, Forestry Service, Bureau of Land Management, Soil Conservation Service, Ence Brother’s Feed, Rocky Mountain Produce, Washington County School District, St. George Temple, and St. George Post Office.

A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bill served as a home teacher since the age of 14; released only due to Alzheimer’s disease. Bill was coordinator of the LDS servicemen stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the Navy and Elder’s Quorum Secretary at BYU. He was the first Executive Secretary in the Ivins ward.

He served in the following positions in Ivins: Gospel Doctrine teacher, MIA teacher/counselor, Cub Scout den leader/merit badge counselor, Primary nursery, Teacher Development Leader, Sunday School President/Secretary, Elders Quorum/High Priest secretary, Assistant Ward Clerk (membership, financial), St. George Temple officiator and family history consultant. The position Bill felt was the most important was that of father and grandfather.

Loving father to four daughters and one son, he often helped care for sick children when they were younger; helping patiently when his wife Emma was ill, and giving loving support to his eldest daughter Jennifer when she suffered with leukemia. Bill always said the hardest thing he would have to face was to have one of his children die before him. He was put to the test on the December 25, 1994, when his firstborn Jennifer died. Years later while suffering from Alzheimer’s disease he still remembered and missed his beloved daughter.

Bill taught his children to drive a car, grow a garden, and get wood for winter. He encouraged his children to do their best in life; to be good students, good citizens, and enjoy life. He was pleased that his son achieved his Eagle rank and his daughters achieved their Young Womanhood Recognition Awards. He danced with them on special occasions, even though he didn’t like dancing and felt he had two “left feet.” He loved BYU football games, scouting, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, telling jokes and stories, teasing and music. He took accordion and Karate lessons when his children were growing up.

Survived by his wife Emma and children: Mary Anna (Kevin) Henke, Ruth (Branton) Campbell. Dr. Joseph (Theresa) Fife, and Wilma (Lewis) Elison. Grandpa to 15 grandchildren: Sara Henke Burnett; Karolyn, Joshua, Hyrum, Charity, Seth, and Aaron Campbell; Jacob, Joseph, Jonathan, Elijah, Abigail, and Daniel Fife; William and Lois Elison. Great-grandchildren: Haven, Bryden, Brecken, and Kinzlee. Siblings: Dr. Richard (Adele) Fife, Keith Fife, Dr. Roger (Christa) Fife, Kathryn (Craig) Thomas, and Bruce (Leslie) Fife.

He is proceeded in death by his parents: Dr. William Stewart Fife Jr. and Lois Smith Fife, sisters Dorothy Elayne and Miriam, brother Joseph Allen, and daughter Jennifer.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Ivins LDS Stake Center, located at 260 E. 1060 South, Ivins, Ut.
Viewings will be held the day of services at the chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the night before on July 27, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah (435) 673-2454.
Interment will take place in the Ivins 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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August 29, 1926 — July 14, 2016

Royal Kay Hunt passed peacefully away July 14, 201,6 after a long noble battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born August 29, 1926, in St. George, Utah, to Royal Samuel and Hettie Burgess Hunt. He lived on the Hunt ranch near Central until the divorce of his parents when he was very young. Winters found him in St. George with his working mother and summers on the ranch in Central with his grandparents, Abe and Maude Burgess. Kay as he was called in his early years was intelligent and did well in school. He was close to his uncle Burt and also many cousins.

During World War II Kay turned 18 and was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Leyte, Philippines when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. He was transferred to Tokyo where he served at the United States occupied Japanese prison.

On his discharge he returned home and rekindled his friendship with Gai Graff. The friendship developed into love and they were married August 25, 1947, in St. George. Kay had one more year to graduate from Dixie College, which he completed. Kay was accepted to the University Law School so they left for Salt Lake City.

Near the end of his schooling the branch Presidency of Stadium Village came to call Royal on a mission. He and Gai had recently been activated in the LDS Church. Royal told them that if he passed the Utah State Bar exam he would go. Of course he did. His mission call was to West Germany for 30 months. Previously Kay had encouraged Gai to go back to school. Three months after he left she graduated from the University of Utah and returned home to St. George to teach school. His mission was the finest choice Royal Kay could have made for his and Gai’s life.

He was devoted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and accepted any call that came to him. He served as a high councilman, a bishop, a stake mission president, a mission president and General Council for the church in Europe plus many other wonderful callings. Kay and Gai returned to St. George in 1988 and the call to the St. George Temple Baptistery was very dear to him.

His greatest joy after 9 years of marriage was being able to adopt two children, Matt and Jana. Then after returning home about 4 ½ years in Germany we were blessed to be able to adopt another lovely baby girl, Tina. Another blessing was being able to adopt two of his grandchildren. Royal deeply loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made everyone’s life happier with his great sense of humor and devotion to his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Gai Graff Hunt, of almost 69 years, his sons Matt (Karen) Hunt, Charlie (Leslie) Hunt and daughters Jana Hunt (Craig) Burningham, Tina Hunt and Amy Hunt (Mike) Corbell and his uncle Burt Burgess along with numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Royal Samuel and Hettie Burgess Hunt, his great-grandson Jordan Charles Hunt and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East.
Viewings will be held on Tuesday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George Utah, and Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East.
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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June 1, 1919 — July 26, 2016

Andrew Theodore Makranczy, 97, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2016. He was born June 1, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Mary Tusai in Los Angeles, California on May 19, 1941. They were both proud of their Hungarian heritage.

After contracting Tuberculosis, he spent much of the 1940s as a patient in the Olive View Tuberculosis Sanitarium. After release, he worked hard to regain his strength and take care of his family. He spent most of his productive years as a commercial refrigeration sales engineer.

Retiring in 1982, he and Mary moved to St George, Utah. There he loved music, wood working and gardening, taking special pride in his rose garden.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of St George, Utah, and his son, Theodore Alfred Makranczy of Palmyra, Virginia; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and his sister, Gabrielle Von Kahrs of St George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Science of Mind Spiritual Center, Los Angeles; office@somspiritualcenterla.org.

Special thanks to the staff of Encompass Hospice for all their help.

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

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