August 15, 1934 — January 2, 2017

Delores Yvonne Wridge Bennion passed away on Jan. 2, 2017, at the age of 82. Known as “Dee” or “Grandee” to those who loved her, she was born on Aug. 15, 1934, in Trout Lake, Washington, to Virgil Don and Ethel Spencer Wridge.

She is survived by her brother Virgil (Roma) Wridge; sister Sharlee (Dave) Morton; seven children: DJ (Russ) Stutz, Spencer (Donita) Bennion, Don (Dana) Bennion, Sunny (Keen) Ellsworth, Ted (Kristi) Bennion, Chuck (Tiffany) Bennion and Dan (Erin) Bennion; 39 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren with more on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Noel Bennion, who was killed in a plane accident in 1992; her parents; and her older sister Valma.  

Dee graduated from Tillamook High School in Oregon. After moving to Corvallis, Oregon, she met Doug. They were married on Sept. 15, 1956, and were sealed in the Salt Lake temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept. 17, 1956. They lived in Oregon, Virginia, California, Washington and Utah until Doug passed away. She subsequently lived in Nevada and Utah.  

Dee loved singing and had a beautiful soprano voice. She wanted to be involved with anything to do with her children and grandchildren. Dee also loved sports and attended many UCLA, BYU events, as well as any match where a child or grandchild was participating. She was once awarded Fan of the Year for her grandson’s little league baseball team.

She was a member of the LDS church, serving faithfully in many callings throughout her life, including a mission in Seattle, Washington. Dee had a huge heart and always welcomed people into her life no matter their position or status. She will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at noon at the Toquerville LDS chapel, 79 N. Toquerville Blvd., Toquerville, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the chapel.
• Interment will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills, beside her husband, in Provo, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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August 16, 1949 — December 30, 2016

Lawrence David Richardson, 67, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. He was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Dunn, North Carolina, to Frances Farrah Richardson and Lawrence Bedford Richardson, Jr. He married Sharon Beth Richardson on July 23, 2004, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Lawrence preferred to be called “David” or “Larry.” While David was born in North Carolina, he grew up in Canoga Park, California, and spent most of his life in California. He spent ten years living in Dryden, Michigan, and most recently resided in Washington, Utah. He was a decorated sergeant in the Army and served his country with high honors in the Vietnam War.

Once discharged from the Army, David began his long career in the auto industry working for and then selling General Motors vehicles. His passion for cars ended with him being dubbed the “Vette Guy” mainly due to his specialty in the sale of Corvettes and the fact that he owned a black Z06 Corvette that he didn’t let anyone touch. David always had a gift with landscapes and possessed a green thumb that he passed onto his children. He dearly loved his wife, his kids, his grandchildren and his country.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Beth Richardson of Washington, Utah; his son Eric Richardson and his wife, Mary, of Ipswich, Massachusetts; his son Kevin Richardson and his wife ,Rachel, of East Boston, Massachusetts; his son Jeffrey Richardson and his wife, Jennifer, of Chula Vista, California; his son Todd Richardson of Mesa, Arizona; his daughter Shannon Eaker and her husband, Michael, of Simi Valley, California; his sister Brenda LaVette of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; his grandchildren Austin, Rhiannon, Alyssa, Tyler, Harper and Savannah; his niece Elizabeth “Missie” Ray and her children, McKenna and Skyler; and his nephews William Smith and Robert Smith. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances, and father, Lawrence.

The family would like to give their heartfelt appreciation to the Dixie Regional Medical Center and particularly Dr. Bryce Ferguson and the nursing staff in the ICU for the amazing care they gave to David.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, located at 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a gathering after the memorial service. Details for the gathering will be given out at the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at www.donate.vvmf.org.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign David’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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March 12, 1925 — January 2, 2017

Floris Thomas Anderson at the age of 91 passed away Jan. 2, 2017. She was born March 12, 1925, in Cornish, Utah, to John Dellas Thomas and Ruth Burnham Thomas. She was married to her sweetheart and best friend, Edward Kemp Anderson, in a special session at the Logan LDS Temple before he was shipped out for World War II. They were married on Dec. 30, 1943, and were blessed to remain together for 73 years.

After her husband departed for the war, Floris purchased and paid for a home in Lewiston, Utah, while working for a local doctor, Dr. Cragon.

She faithfully served in many callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints such as primary teacher, Sunday school teacher, primary president, relief society counselor and temple ordinance worker for 6 years in the Ogden temple.

She loved her work in the temple and was sad to end her service then due to health.

She loved to fish, travel and amazingly ride motorcycle behind the love of her life. They cherished these special times together.

Floris and Ed lived in Lewiston, Ogden, Roy and Hooper before moving to Washington, Utah, near St George.

Floris is preceded in death by her sister, Eva Dean Smith; father, John Dellas Thomas, and her mother, Ruth Burnham Thomas.

Floris and Ed are the proud parents of five children; Janice Hamilton, Kathy Olsen, Steve Anderson, Michael Anderson and Brent Anderson.

Floris loved her 21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was thought of as the fun grandma. We will miss her but are assured a glorious reunion.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah, and prior to services on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Lindquist Mortuary in Ogden. 
• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Lindquist Mortuary Chapel, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.  
• Interment will take place in the Washington Heights Memorial Cemetery, Ogden, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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January 11, 1918 — January 4, 2017

Our sweet mother, grandmother and friend, Felice Smith, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2017, at the age of 98 in St. George, Utah.

Felice was born on January 11, 1918, in El Paso, Texas, to Eli Swain and Ada Mortensen. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona.

As a young woman, Felice had the opportunity to serve as a missionary in the Northern States Mission, where she was set apart as a member of the Mormon Ladies Sextet. The Sextet performed throughout the Northern States, sharing the gospel through song.

After her mission, Felice attended Brigham Young University where she earned a degree in music and served as the president of the LDS Sorority, Lambda Delta Sigma. It was here that she met her future husband and love of her life, Mayo Wilford Smith. They were married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple on Aug. 27, 1947.

Mayo and Felice resided in Southern California where Mayo practiced medicine for 40 years. Together they served in the Los Angeles LDS Temple and served as Senior Missionaries in the Dominican Republic after Mayo’s retirement. Felice enjoyed working alongside dear friends in the California Utah Women organization for many years and served as its president from 1981-82.

Felice was a gifted musician. Music filled her life and home. She had the privilege of singing in the Tabernacle Choir and directed choirs throughout her life, serving as the Stake Music Chairman for over 30 years. Her love of music was eclipsed only by her love of her Heavenly Father and her family.

Felice’s love for life and people was evident in all she did. She brought light, love and laughter to all who knew her. She saw the best in everyone and felt that kindness was the hallmark of a life well lived. She had a deep and abiding faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Although she has left us, her legacy lives on as a bright light and a beautiful song. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss singing and dancing with her.

Felice is survived by her brother, Marion Swain; five children, Shane (Melissa), Miriam (Kevin), Lucina (John), Allyson (Tom), Bryson (Jill); 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five siblings, and one grandson. 

Funeral services

• Services will be held Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Winder LDS 7^th Ward Building, 4350 S. 1100 East, Millcreek, Utah.
• Viewings will be held in the same location, Thursday evening, Jan. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
• Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

May 25, 1928 — January 6, 2017

Joyce Vawdrey VanErt, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 25, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to I.R. Vawdrey and Edna Atkinson. She married Jack Seegmiller in 1947 and they had five children together. She later married Clarence C. VanErt in 1977 at their home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joyce was raised in Draper, Utah, until her early teens, after which she moved to St. George. She graduated from Dixie High, attended Dixie College, and went on to be self-employed for the better part of her life.    

She was a strong and stubborn woman and would never let anyone beat her in cards. She loved her children and grandchildren and spent her life helping them on projects and sewing for them. She had amazing attention to detail and loved with her whole heart. But, if she didn’t yell at you, she didn’t love you. Just when she thought she couldn’t love more, she was blessed with great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her five children, Kent Seegmiller, Kim Seegmiller, Chad Seegmiller, Sonjia Vlassek and Larry Seegmiller; 11 grandchildren; and 9.5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• She will be laid to rest in Bountiful, Utah. In accordance with her wishes, there will no services held. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 24, 1964 — January 6, 2017

Duston Loy Hunting, age 52, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Cedar City, Utah. He was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Safford, Arizona, to Burl and Yula Sue Whipple Hunting. Duston married Amy Pinwell March 10, 2006. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2011.

Duston was born in Safford and shortly thereafter the family moved to Utah. He has lived in Enterprise, DI Ranch and Beryl. He graduated from Enterprise High School class of 1983. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served his country. He received an honorable discharge in April 1988.

Following his discharge from the military, Duston returned home to Beryl, Utah. He worked throughout the Beryl Desert as a welder fabricator. He worked for Gardner Bro’s Drilling for the past 30 years.

Duston enjoyed family get-togethers, NASCAR, the outdoors, keeping up on current events and music. He was talented playing the guitar and singing. Duston was the family peace maker. He was very kind and gentle. Little kids loved him, especially his children and grandchildren. Duston was a hard worker, always helping his fellow man and especially his mother, Yula.

He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Surviving family include his mother, Yula Sue Hunting, of Beryl, Utah; stepdaughters Bobbi and Samantha; grandchildren Isaac, Raylayne, Alexus and Corie; siblings Clinton L. (Bobbi) Hunting, Tressa Beckstead, Venna Sue (Jeff) Briggs, Lance (Sherrie) Hunting, James Ferrol Hunting, Naomi Le Hunting and Shawnee (Justin) Rollins; and sister-in-law, Leigh Hunting. He is preceded in death by his wife, Amy; father, Burl Hunting; and brother, Matthew Hunting.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the New Castle Ward Chapel, New Castle, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Beryl Cemetery, Beryl, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

December 30, 2016  — December 31, 2016

Our beautiful baby boy Jackson returned to his Heavenly Father after just a short time here on this earth. His perfect spirit was born Dec. 30, 2016, but needed to return home just a short 24 hours later. Held by his loving mother and father, he quietly passed away Dec. 31, 2016. He was surrounded by family and those who love him. He will be greatly missed by those who were touched by his gentle spirit and will never be forgotten.

Survived by his parents, Jace and Brooke; grandparents, Howard and Michelle Harmer, Sam and Gai McArthur; great-grandparents, Robert and Catherine Pedersen, Cora-Beth Harmer, Cleopha LeBaron; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Roy Howard Harmer II, John LeBaron, Eldon and Denise McArthur; great-uncle, David Pedersen.

Funeral services

The family will be holding a private memorial service. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymorturay.com.

July 2, 1941 — January 10, 2017

Nedra Jean Litster Peterson Warner, 75, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in St. George, Utah. She was born July 2, 1941, in Castle Dale, Utah, to LuDean and Florence Theora Knox Litster. She married Douglas Peterson on May 11, 1962, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced. She married Albert Warner on April 17, 1990, in the Provo Temple.

She grew up in Springville, Utah, and graduated from Springville High School and LDS Business College. She worked at Bryce Canyon as a teenager, Wheelwright Publications, Zions Bank, and Brigham Young University in Provo and Whittier, California. She was active in many musical groups and productions, including Southern CA Mormon Choir, Bountiful Sweet Adelines, Goldentones Quartet and Springville Musettes.

She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding positions as Ward Relief Society President and longtime teacher, Ward Primary Presidency, teacher and pianist, Stake Young Women and Stake Sunday School Chorister. She served in various temples for more than 45 years and was a phone operator at St. George Temple for 17 years.

She is survived by Al Warner, Gallatin, Missouri; Terilynn Smith (Russ), Hurbert, North Carolina; Alan Peterson (Natalie), West Jordan, Utah; Stephen Peterson, Duncanville, Texas; Linda Peterson, Boonville, Arkansas; brothers, Larry Litster (Faye), San Antonio, Texas, and Brent Litster (Nanette), Herriman, Utah; and sister Susan Crawford (John), S. Jordan, Utah. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and two step-daughters, Andrean Warner, Galletin, Missouri, and Pam Conner (Miles), Carrollton, Missouri, eight step-grandchildren and 21 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Peterson; brother, Kent Litster; sister, Evelyn Jackson; and step-daughter Karen Potter.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, and Friday prior to services from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Chapel.
•  Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the St. George 8^th LDS Ward Chapel, 166 S. Main, St. George, UT.
• Interment will take place at the Bountiful City Cemetery, Bountiful, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.

We are grateful to Dixie Hospice and Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living for their excellent care of our mother.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

October 8, 1936 — January 8, 2017

Carol Lee Rock-Howe passed away on Jan. 8, 2017, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, to Carl Rock and Ruby Sturgill-Rock. Carol grew up in Venice, California, and attended Broadway Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School and graduated from Venice High School in the summer of 1955. While attending Venice High School she met Gerald E. Howe, they fell in love and married on May 26, 1956. They raised their three children (Karen, David and Diane) in Venice, California, where they also graduated from the same high school. Gerald and Carol retired to Cedar City, Utah, in 2005 and soon joined Red Hills Southern Baptist Church as well as the Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary.

Carol had long careers with both Douglas Aircraft Company and Bank of America. She enjoyed playing board games with her family and especially her grandchildren. Carol’s hobbies included sewing, shopping, collecting bells, owls and being creative with photos of family and friends that she placed around the house.  

Carol is survived by her husband, Gerald: children, David K. Howe, Diane E. Howe-Moritz: grandchildren; Tiffany Guerra-Walter, Kathrine E. Moritz, Jonathan C. Moritz, Ashley Guerra-Loyd: great-grandchildren; Marissa Walter, Jacob Loyd, Audrey Elizabeth Moritz and Rachel Walter.

She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Karen L. Howe-Guerra (1957-2006).

The Howe family would like to thank Haley with Intermountain Hospice, the many nurses at Bella Terra Rehabilitation, especially the CNA’s, Ted and Jody along with the Spilsbury Mortuary staff and all family, friends and close neighbors for their support.

Funeral services

• The gathering will take place on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Gerald and Carol’s home. Please call the house or email their son David at bluedog1960dave@gmail.com or their daughter Diane at diane.moritz@yahoo.com for more information.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

July 14, 1934 — January 11, 2017

Kathleen Richards Shumway passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at her home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She was born July 14, 1934, in Tropic, Utah. She was the 11th and youngest child of Thomas Ephraim and Blanche Ethel (Ott) Richards. Kathy married Dick McKay Shumway, also of Tropic, on July 1, 1952, in the St. George LDS Temple. Dick and Kathy later divorced in 1988.

The Richards family moved from Tropic to Vallejo, California, in 1942 where Kathy’s father worked at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and returned to Tropic after the war. Kathy graduated from Bryce Valley High School in 1952 and was the class valedictorian. She was a very well-known and respected Real Estate Broker and owned her own office, Century 21 Monarch in Upland, California. She had a stellar work ethic and her word was her bond. Kathy excelled in business and won numerous awards.

Kathy was known for her generosity, love of travel and fierce loyalty to friends and family. She received The Distinguished Alumni Award of Bryce Valley High School in 2004 and was named Woman Of The Year of which she was proud and felt very honored to receive.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Richard Lyle (Wendy) Shumway of Casper, Wyoming, and two daughters, Barbara Joan (Richard) Taylor of Alta Loma, California, and Kristy Mary (Jamie) McMahon of Magrath, Alberta, Canada, and a son-in-law, Barton Busath of Pleasant Grove, Utah. She is survived by 12 living grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Helma Haas of Tropic, Utah, and Elaine Henderson of St. George, Utah. Kathleen is preceded in death by two daughters, Christine (an infant), and Claudia Jean Busath of San Marcos California; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 

• Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Tropic LDS Chapel, 41 N. 100 West, Tropic, Utah.
• Viewing from 11-11:45 a.m. and services to follow.

We have brought our dear Mother Kathleen home to be buried in the Tropic City Cemetery. We love her dearly and she will be missed.

California arrangements were made by Affordable Cremation and Burial (Fontana) and in Utah by Spilsbury Mortuary of St. George. Friends and family are invited to sign Kathleen’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

July 8, 1973 — January 12, 2017

Nathan Day Boone, 43, passed away on Jan. 12, 2017, in a tragic car accident. He was born in Provo, Utah, on July 8, 1973, the fifth of nine children, to his loving parents, Joseph Flake and Alisyn Day Boone. He married the love of his life, Julia Emily Martindale, on July 2, 2002, in the Mount Timpanogos Utah LDS Temple, and is the proud father of five amazing children.   

Nathan will be remembered for his genuine caring nature, his boundless and contagious love for life, his competitive spirit, his infinite selflessness, being an avid BYU Cougar fan, and his jug of water. He was extremely thoughtful and generous, always loved a challenge, and was a hard worker. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and everything he touched grew. He was a kid at heart and made everything fun. Family was Nathan’s everything. He was a committed and dedicated husband and father. Playing with his children was his favorite thing. He went above and beyond to show his family how much he loved each of them. He was their coach, their mentor, their best friend, their rock, and their world.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Argentina Córdoba Mission. He had a burning testimony of the restored Gospel and strived, in every way, to follow the example of Jesus Christ. He served enthusiastically in callings from Bishop to Primary Teacher, his all-time favorite.

Nathan’s love for people carried into his profession as a physical therapist. He cared deeply for his many patients spread across Southern Utah for whom he would travel great distances to help. He was touched by them as much as they were by him. He truly loved what he did.

Nathan will be remembered and cherished by his sweet wife Julia; their five beautiful children: Brooklyn (12), Courtney (9), Ty (7), Max (4), and Sage (2); his parents Joseph and Alisyn Boone; his eight siblings, Mary McDaniel (John), Taylor (Melissa), Adam, Sarah Reed (Scott), Kimball (Meijken), David (Allison), Barbara Sampson (Aared), and James (Abby); and Julia’s parents, Douglas and Maureen Martindale.

Funeral services

• Friends and family are invited to a viewing Friday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah 84770. 
• The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Washington Fields LDS Stake Center, 1295 S. 3000 E. St. George, with a viewing beforehand from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nathan Boone Memorial Fund or at an account set up at Golden West Credit Union.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

April 22, 1987 — January 16, 2017

Our precious, beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in St. George, Utah, at the age of 29. Less than 24 hours after her son, Steven “Whip” Gerken passed away and less than 2 weeks after her dad, Steve Cox, passed away.

Kylee was born April 22, 1987, in St. George, Utah, to Steve Wayne Cox and Shelley Dennett Cox. She grew up in Rockville, Utah, attending school, where her favorite subjects were socializing with her many friends and dating boys.

After graduation, she met Dustin Lee Gerken from Boulder City, Nevada, and they were married in the Las Vegas LDS Temple Jan. 14, 2006. On July 8, 2012, they welcomed Makinlee Bre, a daughter, into their family. May 20, 2014, they welcomed Kystin Tomlen, a son, into the family. They were so looking forward to the birth of Steven “Whip” coming soon. Although she was so very sick she was able to deliver the baby naturally and hold him before her passing.

Kylee was known for her fun personality, her love of anyone’s babies and children, shopping for great deals, talking on the phone and playing on Facebook on her IPad. She was always willing to help someone in need and the underdog.

Steven Whip Gerken came into this family on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.

Kylee is survived by her husband, Dustin; daughter, Makinlee Bre; son, Kystin Tomlen; mother, Shelley; mother-in-law, Sherry; stepmother, Jacki; brother and family, Colten, Mindie, Hallie, Kate; new younger brothers, Kristopher, Kyle and Tyson Dennett; brothers-in-law with families, Kenny and Leslie, Ashley, Amanda, Abbi, Troy and Randi, Brock and Brianna; along with a huge extended family.

Kylee was preceded in death by her son, Steven “Whip”; dad, Steven; father-in-law, Leonard; brother-in-law, Tommy and his wife Diane; grandparents Wesley and Virginia Dennett, whom she will be buried next to in Springdale.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Santa Clara 12^th Ward LDS Chapel, 630 Riesling Ave., Santa Clara, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Friday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel and also prior to services Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will take place in the Springdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

February 4, 1955 — January 21, 2017

Suzann Stoney, 61, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

She was born Feb. 4, 1955, in Ogden, Utah, in the Thomas Dee Hospital, which later became the McKay Dee Hospital, to Ralph Aaron and Emma Willard Taylor. She married Rich Stoney May 18, 1973, in Plain City, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity on May 18, 1974, in the Ogden LDS Temple.

Suzann was raised in Plain City, Utah, and attended Weber High School. She raised her family in Plain City. She relocated with her husband, Rich, to St. George, Utah, in April 2002. Suzann loved being with family and friends. She enjoyed being out on the desert and hunting rocks and riding the motorcycle with her husband. They traveled throughout her life and visited many state and national parks.

Suzann is survived by her husband, Rich Stoney, Ivins, Utah; children; Jackson Stoney, (Andrea Walsh) Brigham City, Utah, Josh Stoney, Ogden, Utah, and Jesi Phoenix (Jeremy), North Ogden, Utah. Grandchildren: Kamri Teaupa (Kaina), Honolulu, Hawaii; Chance Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Utah; Koleman Stoney, St. George, Utah; Kauter Stoney, St. George, Utah; Rye Phoenix, North Ogden, Utah; Sage Phoenix, North Ogden, Utah; Violet Walsh. Great-grandchildren Lote Teaupa and Ha’a Teaupa. She is also survived by her brothers; Doug Clark (Sheri) Plain City, Utah, Terry Taylor (Kathy) Garland, Utah; sister, Dixie Michelson Jerome, Idaho; and in-laws, Bill Stoney (Dorene) Ogden, Utah.

She is proceeded in death by parents Ralph and Emma Taylor.

Funeral services

• Memorial service will be held at the Center Chapel in Plain City, Utah, on Friday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.
• Interment will be held at the Plain City Cemetery following the memorial.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Suzann’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

January 24, 1931 — January 21, 2017

Donald E. Gallion, 85, passed away Jan. 21, 2017. He was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Atchison, Kansas, to Virgil Gallion and Ruth Culp Gallion.

He grew up in Atchison and always dreamed of flying, so he joined the Air Force and later became an air traffic controller for the government. He loved to run, loved horses, loved being outdoors in any capacity and loved his family.

Preceded in death by sister, Virginia Pratt, and brother, Dudley Gallion. He is survived by his wife, Joy Gallion; daughter, Katrina Haney Folchert (John); four grandchildren (Toria, Carrie, Emma, Brooke); one great-grandson (Kason Putich); sister, Iris Phoutz (George); brother, Rick Gallion (Linda); and several nieces and nephews.

He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved his Heavenly Father dearly.

His kind and fun-loving spirit will be truly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Morningside LDS 6^th Ward Chapel, 930 S. Morningside Dr., St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Wednesday prior to services from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Donald’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 6, 1928 — January 21, 2017

On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, our beloved mother, VeLois Nielson Carbine, slipped peacefully away at her home in Santa Clara, Utah, surrounded by her daughters.

She was born and raised in Manti, Utah, the fourth daughter and seventh child of John Rudolph Nielson and Alice Johnson Nielson. 

VeLois graduated from Manti High School and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where she became Dean of Women. She then earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in music from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Music was an integral part of her life. Her love of music was infectious and she instilled that love of music in all those whose lives she touched. She sang in operas and musicals; and starred in and directed plays, shows and productions throughout her life.

In Sept. 1954, she married Dennis D. Carbine in the Manti LDS Temple. He whisked her off on adventure after adventure all around this beautiful world. It was the “love of a lifetime” and their honeymoon never ended. From Montana to California to Iowa they traveled across the states and landed on the European continent where they experienced different cultures for 12 years while living in various countries. After 18 years in Anaheim, California, they retired to Southern Utah where they enjoyed views of the red mountains for the last 20-plus years.

VeLois raised and cherished five daughters. She inspired and taught them to love the gospel, be good homemakers, sing and to have fun in life. She had a deep and powerful testimony of the gospel and served in multiple capacities throughout her life. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis D. Carbine, her daughter Jennifer, her granddaughter Annie Haggard; her six siblings and her parents.

VeLois is survived by four children: Melory, Marla, Pamela and Jelana; her seven grandchildren: Nathaniel, Daniel-Jon, Matt, Jacob, Matthias, Amanda Joy and Eli; and her 10 great-grandchildren: Meleah, Aaron, Steven, Sarah, Christopher, Lincoln, William, Phillip, Madeleine and Lucy.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Santa Clara 7th Ward LDS chapel on 3815 W. Rachel Drive in Santa Clara, Utah. 
• There will be a viewing prior to the service from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Additional services

• On Saturday, Jan. 28, additional services will be held in Manti, Utah. A viewing will occur from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Manti LDS Chapel on 300 S. Main Street.  
• The interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Manti Cemetery. 
• At 2 p.m., a musical memorial service will be held at the Manti Chapel.

Arrangements are made by Spilsbury Mortuary in St George, Utah (435) 673-2454.  Friends and family are invited to sign VeLois’ guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com. 

January 5, 1932 — January 23, 2017

Mary Katherine Ficken Syphus passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, from causes incident to age. She was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Cedar Hill, Missouri, to Oscar and Emma Wilson Ficken. She grew up in St Louis and at the family farm in Dittmer, Missouri. She attended Cleveland High School and graduated in 1950. After she graduated from high school, she worked in the city and on the weekends visited her sister, Maxine, and brother-in-law, Warren. Maxine and Warren had joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it was at their home she met Elder Syphus, a cute, shy missionary from St George, Utah. Beebe baptized Mary and after he returned home from his mission, her parents brought her to St. George and Mary and Beebe were married in the living room of his home on Nov. 5, 1951. Later, their marriage was solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple, on June 11, 1952.

Mary resided in St. George for the next 60 years, where she raised six wonderful children. She was an amazing homemaker and served in many church callings, especially primary. Mary was involved in the community, serving in PTA and 4-H for many years. Ladies in her neighborhood invited her to be in their “rook club” and became her dearest friends and helped her to survive in the Southern Utah desert. Mary became an expert genealogist and spent hours compiling records and staying in touch with relatives. Many happy hours were spent at their home in Pine Valley with friends and family.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Fay Beebe Syphus; children, Les (Iona), Doug (Wendy), Dave (Rhonda), Katherine Lee (Jerry), Daniel (Kim), Marilyn Bell (Daniel) of Bountiful, Utah. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Ficken, Merrill and Deane Syphus, Bob Jensen, Stanley and Bonnie Syphus, Lenore Syphus and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emma Ficken; siblings, Maxine (Warren), Floyd (Virginia), and Jimmy; sisters-in-law, Betty Syphus Jensen and Sharlene Syphus.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Morningside LDS Chapel, 930 S. Morningside Drive, St George, Utah. 
• A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, and before services on Saturday at the church from 9:30-10:30 am. 
• Interment will take place at the St George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

July 27, 1924 — January 21, 2017

Vivian Bettis Ferguson Robb, 92, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. She was born July 27, 1924, in Oak Park, Minnesota, to Claude and Pearl Hedges Bettis. She was one of four siblings. She married Raymond Ferguson on March 28, 1949, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She later married Ivan Robb on October 18, 1973, in the St George LDS Temple.

Vivian graduated from business college in St Cloud, Minnesota. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles where she began a long career as an executive secretary and accountant. She met her first husband, Raymond, after the war. They were married in Las Vegas and chose to live there. They had four children. After Raymond was killed in a car crash, Vivian moved to Utah. There she met and married Ivan Robb. Together they shared many adventures and fulfilled two missions in Alaska and Portland for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ivan passed away Oct. 18, 1991.

For the past 25 years, Vivian has remained very active in her community as a church and hospital volunteer. She danced with the Prime-Time Performers and traveled with them to Australia, Japan, NYC, New Zealand, Branson Missouri, to name a few. Vivian often participated in the Senior Olympics and won numerous gold medals in bowling.

She is survived by her daughters: Connie (Michael) Smoody, Sandy Walkenshaw, Karen Ferguson; and son, Raymond (Sandy) Ferguson; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her step-children: Jackie, Sandra, Tess, Gaylord, Penny and Ginger and their families whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Ferguson and Ivan Robb; grandson, Stewart Colt Gatlin; stepson, Val Robb.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. with a viewing from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• Interment will take place in the Paragonah City Cemetery at 1 p.m.
• To access a Webcast of the service go to Funeralrecording.com; Event 13978, Password: Y38YG .

The family would like to thank Integrated Hospice Care, the entire staff and residents at The Meadows, and her special friends, Andreus and June, for their friendship and care. A special thanks to her doctors: Dr. Brookanne Mickelson, Dr. Heather Gilbert and Dr. Karen Radley.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St George Utah, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Vivian’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 16, 1936 — January 27, 2017

William E. Linn, 80, passed away Jan. 27, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Howard M. and Pearl Starkey Linn. William married Marge Ann Biersach in 1964.

William retired from John Deere Horicon Works in 1996 and he and his wife moved to St. George, Utah. He enjoyed golf, ATVing and sports shooting. In recent years, Bill was known for his love of creating art in the form of sculpted wire and gemstone trees.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

William is survived by his wife, Marge; son, Scott (Bethanie) of Grandy, Colorado; sister, Nancy Dumon of Las Vegas, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie; and sister, Joyce.

Funeral services

• There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 29, 1929 — January 16, 2017

Alene Pendleton Adams, age 87, of St. George, Utah, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 16, 2017, surrounded by members of her family. Alene was born on Nov. 29, 1929, in Washington, Utah, to Edna and Lorraine Pendleton. 

Unlike most babies who are blessed in a church on Sunday, Alene was blessed in the middle of the street at the intersection of 200 East and 200 North in Washington, Utah, on a weekday by a neighbor, Randolf Andrus, who gave her a blessing at the urgent request of her mother. Alene was choking and her mother thought she was going to choke to death. When he asked what the baby’s name was, the only name that came to her mind was “Alene.”  Consequently, she was named and blessed in the street that day. She related this story many times throughout her life to illustrate the power of priesthood blessings and the faith she had in them because when he finished the blessing, her normal breathing resumed. 

Alene met David Klein Adams at a dance at the old Rec Hall next to the Tabernacle. He and his brother, Jack, had moved to St. George from Orem to start a tomato farm. It was love at first sight and they were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 10, 1947. She was 17 and Klein was 23. They were sealed 30 years later in the St. George LDS Temple on Aug. 24, 1977. Alene wholeheartedly devoted herself to her family from the day she was married and was determined to be the best mother she could be. 

When she and Klein went into the mobile home and RV sales business, she found her niche in business and became a top-notch saleswoman. After her four children were married, she and her two daughters, Pennee and Angie, started Boulevard Bridal and Prom and Mr. Tux in the Boulevard West Mall. Alene really enjoyed helping girls choose the perfect prom or wedding dress. She also enjoyed helping young men coordinate their tuxes with accessories that matched the dresses of their dates. She was personable and patient, and everyone liked working with her. 

 She had many talents, but playing the piano and organ were her two favorite. In the past, she was active in the Lady Lions Club and has served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary teacher many times. Alene was quick-witted and liked to make people laugh. Alene had hundreds of clichés her grandmother taught her. She, in turn, taught them to her children and grandchildren; and they have become one of her legacies. “If there’s a will, there’s a way,” was one she used as a guide in her life. She tackled every obstacle with determination and a lot of will power. She usually came out victorious. Conquering death will undoubtedly be viewed by her as the icing on the cake, as she will be reunited with the love of her life. She grieved for 3 long years after his passing.

Alene was preceded in death by her husband, David Klein Adams; her brother, Theo Lytel Pendleton; her mother, Edna Harris; grandparents, Margie and Hyrum Turnbeaugh; and grandsons, Shaun Rickie Adams and Josh Rickie Adams.  

She is survived by her four children: Pamela “Pennee” Suesett (Holger) Kirchhausen, Rickie Klein (Cheryl) Adams, Jeffrey David (Elizabeth) Adams, and Angaleza Adams; 16 grandchildren: Heinz (Angie) Kirchhausen, Keesha (Eric) McPherson, Kammee (Jim) Plant, Kynzee (Ryan) Barton, Krizia (Houman) Katoozi, Hans (Amelia) Kirchhausen, Jessica (Derek) McAllister, Jordan (Karlee) Adams, Emily (Casey) Blais, Aaron Adams, Melissa (Wessley) Musso, Christian Adams, Alexia (Cary) Decker, Acacia Adams, Breitton Adams and Angillesa Adams; and 32 precious great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Viewings will be held at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, Friday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel. 
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery, 175 E. 200 North. 

 Services under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Alene’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com .

August 7, 1926 — January 29, 2017

Vernon Woodbury, age 90, was welcomed back home and into the loving arms of family on the evening of Jan. 29, 2017. Vernon was born Aug. 7, 1926, to Grant and Bertha Wheeler Woodbury in Hurricane, Utah.

Vernon spent his youth roaming the countryside of Hurricane, Utah, working alongside his father Grant, raising horses, cattle and dry farming. When he turned 18 he enlisted in the Marines to serve his country during World War II from 1944-1946. With the end of the war, he was honorably discharged. He then decided to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in Minnesota. Once he returned home he started driving truck across the country, where he met Bernice in California. They were married in the St. George LDS Temple on April 23, 1955. They later divorced. He then married Corinne Hansen on May 7, 1994, and they were later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple.

His love for life and others could always be seen in his daily actions. He was able to move his family to the great state of Texas where he attended Steven F Austin University. Graduating with his degree in agriculture he found himself taking on a career working as an Agricultural Extension Specialist. He also worked with the youth in 4-H and in the scouting programs. However, one of his favorite callings in the church was working with the children, especially the little ones in nursery and sunbeams. He was also able to fulfill his love of gardening by serving as the Stake and Ward Gardening Specialist. He had the greenest thumb around. He could make anything grow here in St. George.

He retired early from the extension service and decided to start his own business helping farmers increase the yield of their crops. He had the opportunity to go to Antigua and help the people there with gardening skills and absolutely fell in love with them and would always talk of finding a way to go back. Up to the time that he passed, he was always trying to find a way to get back out there and help farmers with their crops. If you knew him, you would know that this was his life’s passion.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, both his first and second wife, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is survived by a brother, Grant, and also by his children, Chris (Katherine) of Hurricane, Utah, Janice (Steve) of Cedar City, Utah, Mark (Gail) of St George, Utah, Karen (Brian) of Selmer, Tennessee, 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Southern Utah Veterans Home and their staff for the loving and dedicated care they have shown to our father this past year.

Funeral services

• Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. in the Picturesque LDS Ward Chapel, 820 N. Valley View Drive, St George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held prior to the services from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the church.
• Interment will be in the St George City Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Vernon’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.