May 12, 1922 — March 12, 2017

David Delaun Wilson passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the age of 94. He was born in Hurricane, Utah, in 1922, to Ben and Susie Cox Wilson. He had 6 siblings: Carlyle, Vere, Rose, Ruth, Nola and Julia.

After graduating Hurricane High School, he moved to California where he met his future wife, Roxcy Lou Cheney. While dating Roxcy, he decided to go into the Navy and served from 1942-1946 as a Navy CB. In the service, he was a barber. After 3 years of being in the service, David and Roxcy were married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. They lived in South Gate, California, for 23 years where he did construction and continued to barber. Then they moved back to Hurricane where David bought a house and a 50-acre farm. He grew watermelon and planted peach and pecan trees. Farming was always something he enjoyed doing and loved to teach his grandchildren how to do.

In 2009 Roxcy preceded Dave in death after being married for over 60 years. They are survived by their children Terry, Dennis, and Susanne along with 22 grandchildren, over 60 great-grandchildren and a handful of great-great-grandchildren. He is loved and missed.

Funeral services

• Graveside service to be held at Hurricane City Cemetery on Saturday, March 18, at 12 p.m.

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

July 20, 1946 — March 5, 2017

Bob Kowalski passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, from heart complications. Bob was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and married Karen Hand in August 1967. Bob and Karen were to celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary in August this year. They had just renewed their marriage vows last Sunday.

Bob is survived by his wife Karen, his two daughters Christine and Michelle, and her husband Tony Acosta, his grandsons Joshua Kowalski and Freddie Crosthwaithe, one great-grandson, Freddie Crosthwaite, his sister Charlotte Kujawinski, and his brothers Donnie and Jerry Kowalski. 

Bob was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• Mass and services were held Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church in St. George, including Rosary beforehand and lunch afterward. 
• Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Bodega Bay, California, at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

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.  

January 26, 1925 — March 14, 2017

On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, we lost one of the last remaining members of the greatest generation. Stanton L. “Bud” Mathews age 92 of St. George, Utah, passed away while in hospice care from complications of a closed head injury sustained in a fall a week earlier.

Bud was born Jan. 26, 1925, to Stanton “Lafe” and Ett Verl Mathews in Panaca, Nevada, where he and his siblings Juliette English, Florence Jenkins, Margaret “Peg” Milner, Lela La Real Mathews, Calvin “Short” Mathews, Neil Mathews, Joe Mathews and Renda Ann Mathews were raised. Bud was the oldest son and last remaining member of his immediate family.

Bud graduated high school while continuing to run the family farm following a mining accident that took his father two years earlier when he was drafted by the U.S. Army. Serving in the artillery during the liberation of Europe, he commented, “I don’t need to see Europe, I walked it from one end to the other. I saw every bit of it up close.”

Following his service, he took an entry level job as a helper on a core drilling rig for the world’s largest drilling company at the time, Boyles Brothers. Working at Kennecott Copper Mine SW of Salt Lake City he met the love of his life, Dawna Mathews, who was working in the executive offices in Salt Lake. 

They married in June 1951, raising three sons: Terry, Greg and Fred. With Dawna by his side Bud started a long management career with Boyles, culminating with him in the executive office in Salt Lake when he retired after more than 30 years with the company. Bud was known throughout his lifetime as bright and a hard worker.  

Bud and Dawn retired to St. George in 1981. They were sealed in the St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved serving in various wards and stakes all while living in the same home. Here Bud continued his lifelong passion and talent cultivating vegetables and fruit for the family and neighbors.

The love of Bud’s life passed away April 15, 2016. He missed her greatly and has joined her less than a year later. 

Bud is survived by his three sons; four grandchildren: Amy Parker of West Bountiful, Utah, Adriane Moffitt of Los Angeles, California, Britton Mathews of Seattle, Washington, and Special Operations Sgt. Garret Mathews active duty Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and seven (very soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. 

His irreplaceable personality and example will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing Monday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to leave condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 2, 1936 — March 14, 2017

Charlene Marcia Letts Winters passed away March 14, 2017 in St. George, Utah, near her home in SunRiver, Utah. Charlene was born April 2, 1936, in San Francisco, California, the second daughter of Francis and Charles Letts, who lived many years in Ogden, Utah. She attended Ogden schools, graduating from Utah State University. She married Louis M. (Mac) Winters on Sept. 7, 1956, in Salt Lake City.

Mac and Charlene spent two years at Fort Bliss, Texas, as Mac was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Returning to Riverside, California, they raised their two sons. Mac worked for the city of West Covina, and Charlene began her long and wonderful career as a beloved teacher of kindergarten and first grade at Hawthorne School. She was the first teacher for many children, and she loved and cherished every child she taught.

In 1987, Charlene received the first Teacher of the Year award for the Riverside School District. She taught for more than 22 years. In 1997-98 she was asked to return to help young readers under the Title I program. In her classrooms, the students learned to read and write, as well as sang songs, baked cookies, learned how good vegetables could be in dips, learned to be kind to each other, and were constantly told, “Yes, see? You can do that! Good!” Going to school was wonderful in her classes.

Charlene is survived by her two sons: Bradley Charles Winters and wife, Elaine, and Kelly McClain Winters and wife, Merritt; four grandchildren: Matthew, Tesa, Kai and Jake; and two great-grandkids: Isabel and Owen. Charlene’s beloved husband, Mac, and his sister, Barbara, are also survivors and know how blessed we are to have lived close to this wonderful woman for over 60 years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, at 10:15 a.m. at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, California, 92518.

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.   

August 31, 1948 — March 13, 2017

Walter Thomas Porter Durrant (Tom), age 68, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Thomas Porter Durrant and Marilyn Jane Minor Durrant.

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Wendy Lynne Burrows, Sept. 16, 1967, in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He moved to St. George with his family in 1955. Previous to that time, Tom lived in the copper mining town of Bingham, Utah. He was the second of four children: Grace, Tom, Myron and Debbie.

Tom’s parents owned Dixie Photo Shop on Tabernacle Street in St. George. He grew up working and helping his dad at the photo shop. He attended West Elementary, Dixie High School and Dixie College.

Tom earned his livelihood as a businessman, entrepreneur and realtor. Short Stop Markets, Timesavers Video, Desert Ice, Robin Hood’s Storehouse, Mountain View Water, U.S. Snow and Certified Marketing are some of his ventures. He enjoyed working hard.

His family was his greatest joy, and he loved when they could all gather and be together.

He enjoyed fishing, visiting Pig Creek at Oak Grove, gardening and photography, and he loved the artwork of his grandchildren. He seemed to prefer work to leisure. He had a strong testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a man who stood up for – and looked out for – those in need. He was a forgiver and a true friend.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy, of St. George, and their five children: Thomas (Tiffany) Durrant, of St. George, Robyn (Nathan) Fawson, of Iola, Kansas, Ryan (Adrianne) Durrant, of Highland, Utah, Cindy (Charles) Pulver, of St. George and Michael Durrant, of St. George; 19 grandchildren: Tawni (Jeffrey), Tavish (Bianca), Alexa (Tanner), Talon, Isaiah, Savannah, Brookelynn, Elijah, Trey, Bridger, Charles, Brynn, Keira, Madisen, Sawyer, Mosiah, Mya, Brya and Everly; great-grandson Cyrus Wesley; his two sisters: Grace Mann, of St. George, and Debra (Lynn) Judd, of St. George; brother Myron (Lori) Durrant, of St. George; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 West, St. George, Utah (across from the Temple).
• Visitation will be held Sunday, March 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, and on Monday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank those that provided special care: his wonderful doctors and nurses, DRMC, Dixie Dialysis, Applegate Hospice and Bella Terra St. George, for their kind and attentive care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign the Tom Durrant guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

March 9, 1957 — March 14, 2017

Kathryn Lee Jaquish Engebretsen, 60, passed away from choroidal metastatic melanoma on March 14, 2017, while at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1957, to Michael and Merna (Swayne) Jaquish in Cookeville, Tennessee. She married the love of her life, Harold William Engebretsen, on Aug. 18, 1978, at the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manti, Utah.

Kathy was raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee. After high school graduation, she attended nearby Motlow State Community College, earning her Associate of Arts Degree. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Many years later, after raising her five children, Kathy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. She taught several years as a substitute teacher in the Washington County School District, as a full-time teacher at Heritage Elementary, and also as an adjunct Biology instructor at Dixie State University. During the sixteen years that Harold and Kathy lived in Salina, Kansas, Kathy taught piano lessons and served in the officer positions in the local piano teacher’s guild.

Harold and Kathy moved to St. George, Utah, in 1996. While Harold worked as a consultant in the food industry, Kathy ran the Kara Chocolates business that they purchased.

All of her life, Kathy loved to travel. She traveled to most of the fifty states, Canada, China, and various countries in Europe, including most recently Ireland, with her son, Sam. Kathy also enjoyed adventures, like riding in a hot air balloon, rappelling, canoeing and white water rafting. She liked taking martial arts with her family in Kansas, where she earned a black-white belt level. Her latest adventure has been writing. She wrote her first novel, The Making of a Galvanized Yankee, which was published in 2014. She continued writing on several different projects since then.

Kathy also loved history and particularly researching on her family history. She enjoyed sharing information about their ancestors with her husband and children.

Kathy is survived by her parents, Michael and Merna Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee; her brother, Mike (Sara) Jaquish; husband, Harold Wm. Engebretsen of St. George, and their five children: Amy (Larry) Mockridge of Henderson, Nevada; Kristen Engebretsen of Takoma Park, Maryland; Michael Engebretsen and his fiancée Michelle Young of Portland, Oregon; Samuel (Linda) Engebretsen of Washington, Utah; and Charles “C.J.” Engebretsen of St. George, Utah. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Mercedes, Chandler, and Katelynn Blad; Sofia Ayala; Ethan, Logan, and Xander Mockridge; and Lily Engebretsen. Kathy was preceded in death by her grandparents: Allen and Ruth Swayne of Etowah, Tennessee; Charlie and Leona Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee; and an uncle, Joe Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee.

Funeral services

• A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 25, 12 p.m. at the LDS chapel located at 1222 E. Brigham Rd, St. George, Utah.
  
• There will be a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m.
• Luncheon to follow the services.
• Kathy will be buried in a family plot in Athens, Tennessee, on Tuesday, March 28. A visitation will be held at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 205 N. Jackson St, Athens, Tennessee, 37303, from 5-7 p.m.
• A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery on South Hill Street in Athens at 11 a.m., and a luncheon following the service for family members back at the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church.

Donations in her memory can be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund: give.lds.org/pef 

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 19, 1968 — March 10, 2017

John David Allred, 48, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017, after a 16-month battle with brain cancer. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 19, 1968, to Eugene and Susan Allred. He was the youngest of four sons.

In 1991, John married Nancy Larson Allred in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had four beautiful children; Spencer, Benjamin, Rebecca and Preston. They later divorced.

John grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Center High School. He later attended Johnson County Community College. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. John loved nature, science, scouting, target shooting, golfing, aeronautics and astronomy. He was a gifted artist. He has received much joy over the past few years in renewing relationships with his children.

He is survived by his four children: Spencer (Gentry) Allred of St. George, Benjamin (Lindsay) Allred of Washington, Utah, Rebecca Allred (currently serving as an LDS missionary in the California Rancho Cucamonga Mission), and Preston Allred of St. George; his mother, Susan Allred of Kansas City, Missouri; three brothers, Steven, Troy and Tom; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene N. Allred.

The family would like to thank Zion’s Way Hospice, and the staff at St. George Rehabilitation for their tender care of John.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing held prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

January 9, 1928 — March 21, 2017

Tana Seegmiller Sullivan, 89, passed away at home March 21, 2017. Simply put, she died from complications of a good long life (old age). She was born Jan. 9, 1928, in St. George, Utah, and was the fourth of nine children born to Paul and Edith Seegmiller. She married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Sullivan, on March 4, 1948, in the St. George LDS Temple.

Tana was born and raised in St. George, Utah. After her marriage, she moved to Leeds and raised four children, while living on a farm. One of her children, Jeff, passed away at the age of four. For many, many years, Tana ran the Leeds Post office, sold eggs from flocks of chickens, harvested and canned peaches, played hostess to deer hunters, and did all she could to support her family and husband for more than 50 years. When Merlin got into the charter bus business, Tana served as hostess for many of the trips, during which time, she was able to visit nearly every state. Tana was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings throughout her life.

Tana is survived by her sons, Clayton (Joan) Sullivan, Kelly (Marlene) Sullivan, and Shane (Rachelle) Sullivan, as well as one brother, five sisters, 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband Merlin, son Jeff, grandson Chaz, parents Paul and Edith, brother Paul, and sister Fayone. She was an angel who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• Friends and family are invited to say their “see ya later’s” at the Leeds LDS chapel on April 1, during a viewing from 9-10:30 a.m.
• The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
• Interment will follow immediately after at the Leeds 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.

June 16, 1922 — March 27, 2017

Ellen Bone Clark, 94, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 27, 2017. Ellen was born on June 16, 1922, in Provo, Utah. She was the sixth of eight children born to John Wesley and Judik Noorlander Bone.

She married Angus MacKay in 1941. He was killed in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge in Germany.

After the war, Ellen went to college in Provo and Logan. She met Craig Clark while attending Utah State University. They were married in Provo in 1949 and made their first home in Palisade, Colorado. Two years later, they moved to their farm in Beryl, Utah.

In 1974, they moved to Newcastle where Ellen became postmaster. While there, she was instrumental in getting the new post office built. She retired after her 80^th birthday, having served as postmaster for 30 years. She was the oldest Utah postmaster at the time of her retirement.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Craig Clark, her son, Gary MacKay (Judy), and her two daughters, Rosalind Roth (Stephen) and JoAnn Eckley (Earl). She has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at the Newcastle Ward Chapel.
• The viewing and visitation with the family will be Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment services will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Springdale Cemetery.

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

November 10, 1923 — March 31, 2017

Doris Lilly Zetterquist Janson, 93, beloved mother, sister and matriarch passed away March 31, 2017, peacefully at her home in St. George, Utah. She lived with and had been excellently cared for by her daughter Rosie and son in law John Kirkland. Her daughter Tammy served as her activity’s director and made sure her social life was full. She was born Nov. 10, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of John and Dagmar Zetterquist, immigrants from Sweden and Norway. She grew up at her home on Capitol Hill, attended West High in Salt Lake City, Utah, and studied stenography at Utah State University.

She married Charles LaMar Janson June 8, 1945, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Doris was a homemaker, the mother of 10 children. She was a lifetime active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Doris had numerous callings in the church. Among her favorites were nursery leader, den mother and temple worker. She served a mission as a member locator. She kept a journal her entire life. Not only did she study the scriptures daily but she carried them with her everywhere she went. She loved music and always sang in the choir. As a teenager, she and her girlfriends sang on the radio.

Doris was a genuine disciple of Christ; she never gossiped and always spoke positively about others. She was optimistic and appreciative. She had a forgiving heart and lived each day with thankfulness. Doris was beautiful with bright blue sparkly eyes and an infectious smile. She had a great sense of humor and an intoxicating laugh. She loved her family and her main goal in life was to return to her heavenly home to be with her beloved husband LaMar and children. She had a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. She never missed an opportunity to share her love for her Savior.

She wanted to share the gospel with everyone giving The Book of Mormon to anyone who would accept it and bore her testimony to anyone who would listen. She was a wonderful cook making healthy meals and teaching her children a love of good clean eating. Missionaries came for dinner at least once a week. She was ahead of her time in matters of health. She researched and learned about the newest and best ways to be healthy. Doris exercised faithfully every day.

Family was both LaMar and Doris’s highest priority. Doris had a knack for making each one of her 10 children, numerous grandchildren, even more great-grandchildren, feel loved and special. She individually cared for each one. In doing this she would never forget a birthday and made special phone calls or cards to make sure each person knew they were remembered and loved. In her golden years, Doris looked forward to and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting and school events. Doris loved attending plays and musical productions. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Anne (Steve) Sutton, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Vicky Clark, of East Setauket, New York; Dan (Carolyn) Janson, of Kirby, Texas; Peggy (Jim) Smith, of St. Anthony, Idaho, currently serving in the Madagascar LDS Mission; Julie (Greg) Scott, of Orem, Utah; Rosie (John) Kirkland, of St. George, Utah; Heidi (Ashby) Boyle, of Bountiful, Utah; Tammy Jamison, of St. George, Utah; son-in-law, Robert (Lynette) Jewell; daughter-in-law, Lorie (Tim) Lambert; 75 grandchildren; 140 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; siblings Michael A. (Faun) Zetterquist and Christine Jensen and their families; and honorary children Jim and Inger Orr and family, Kay and Ian McKenna and family, and Jay and Jeanette Big and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LaMar; daughter, Marla Sue; son, John David; son-in-law, Robert Clark; two grandsons, Logan Smith and Ryan Scott; and one great-grandson.

Doris will always be remembered by her embracing hugs, huge smiles and marvelous laugh; her kind and caring personality will truly be missed. We will especially miss answering the phone on our birthdays hearing Nana sing “Happy Birthday” to us. 

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to M-liss Jacobs, Suzanne Rayburn, Mark Francis, Carol Jensen, Candice Lind, Amanda Turner, Encompass Home Health and Hospice, Canyon Home Care and Hospice, Doctors Codiga, Rignell, and Doug Callahan for the wonderful personalized care they took of Doris.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Thursday, April 6, from 4-6 p.m. and Friday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

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

October 17, 1961 — April 2, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2017, Tammera Susan Nye Field returned to the loving arms of her twin sons and her Father in Heaven. She fought a short, courageous battle with breast cancer. 

Tam was born Oct. 17, 1961, to Donald Gary and Susan Hamblin Nye. Tam was born and raised in Ogden, Utah, where she also attended grade school and high school. It was at Roy High School where she met her sweetheart Brent Ray Field. They were married September 25, 1981. 

Tam held various positions in retail sales throughout the years. Tam made many friends wherever she worked. She had a way of making all who knew her feel loved. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting and being outdoors. She and Brent loved to travel. They spent time in their motorhome traveling to many different places. She mostly loved spending time in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Tam made her husband, children and grandchildren a top priority in her life. She was always there to lend a helping hand when they were in need. Always putting others first. Tam was also one to give freely of herself, her time and anything she had to others. For a grandchild, Tam was a dream come true. Her grandchildren adored her, and she will truly by missed.   

Tam is survived by her husband, Brent Field, Hurricane, Utah; her children, Keven Field (Jennifer), Washington, Utah, Kacey Field (Chelsey Dickinson), Hurricane, Utah, and Tiffany Field (Kenneth Brown), Paulden, Arizona; grandchildren: Clayton, Kaden and Aiden Field, Kaelum, Serenity and Uneek Brown. She is also survived by her parents, Donald and Susan Nye, Ogden, Utah; father-in-law, Darl Field, Roy, Utah; brother, Gary Dee Nye (Judy), Ogden, Utah, and sister Jackie Toenjes (Mike), Westhaven, Utah.   

She is preceded in death by her twin sons, Kayden and Codee Field, and mother in law, LouAnn Field.

Funeral services

• A funeral service for Tam will be held Friday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 
• A Visitation will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. prior to services at the Mortuary. 
• Interment will follow at the Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, Utah. 
• A Celebration of Life Open House will also be held Saturday, April 22, at the Heritage Ward LDS Chapel, 250 N. 1500 West, Marriott-Slatterville, Utah, from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. Friends and family are invited to sign Tam’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 8, 1931 — April 5, 2017

Wilbur was born in St. George, Utah, on Nov. 8, 1931, to George Stephen Jennings and Eleanor Ward Jennings. He was raised in Rockville, Utah.

In high school, he was involved in Hurricane High’s FFA, newspaper, debate, and school plays. He played basketball, track, and football. He played on the 6-man football team that won the state championship in 1948. Hurricane High switched to 11-man football for his senior year, 1949. That year he was the most valuable running back in the region, and co-captain with his dear friend Neil Twitchell.

Wilbur completed eight years of higher education and paid for it all himself. He earned an AA degree from Southern Utah University, a BS from BYU with honors in Secondary Education, and a JD from George Washington University.  He passed the State Bar in Utah, California and Nevada, all on the first try. 

After his graduation from law school, he moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1959 to work as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He married Daisy Ann Pfund in the Los Angeles LDS temple on Jan. 10, 1961, and had three children. He received a promotion to Regional Attorney and moved to Walnut Creek, California, in 1972. 

After his divorce, he married Ruby Humphries on Nov. 21, 1987, in the St. George LDS temple. They lived in Las Vegas, Nevada until they retired and moved back to Hurricane, Utah, in 2000. They served a full-time mission to Santiago, Chile, which was a lifelong dream. They also served as ordinance workers in the Las Vegas and St. George LDS Temples.

He loved to travel, grow vegetables in his garden, hike in Zion, make and eat ice cream, tell stories of his adventures growing up in Rockville, visit with old friends, especially the Over the Hill Gang, and play with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

He is survived by his children Kerrie Jennings, Lisa Jennings Young (Richard), and Eric Jennings (Rick Stiffler), and his grandchildren Arianne, Richard III (Trey), Miles, and Sophia Young, his sister Anna Gifford Sant, his brother-in-law Burton Sant, his sister-in-law Camille Jennings (Larry) Riggs, and his sister-in-law Dixie Gifford.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Carl George and Frederick LeRoy Jennings, and his step-brothers Jesse Lavell Gifford, Hillman DeMille Gifford, and Marlin Oliver Gifford, and his beloved wife Ruby Humphries Jennings. 

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing on Friday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 West, Hurricane, Utah. 
• The viewing will be at 1 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8. The funeral services will be held at the LDS Hurricane 12^th Ward building, 452 N. 2600 West Hurricane, Utah.  
• Interment and graveside dedication will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery, 350 E. 600 North Hurricane, Utah.

The family gives special thanks to the Visiting Angels who lovingly cared for him in his later years, and dear friends, neighbors, and ward members who were always there when he needed help.

The funeral 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. 

January 22, 1965 — April 6, 2017

Rikki Lynn Phillips returned to her Heavenly Father and many family members, including her baby sister, Ellie Garner, and first husband, Bradley Harward.

She was born to Myla Gillins on Jan. 22, 1965, in Stanton, California. She married Brad Harward on Oct. 2, 1986, until his passing February 14, 1998. Rikki married Mark Phillips on April 22, 2001.

Rikki devoted her life to the service and care of others, especially her 14 grandkids. Nana will be deeply missed.

Rikki is survived by her husband, Mark and children: Shawn (Natalie) Chaudhrey, Phoenix, Arizona; Nicole (Greg) Gunn, Herriman, Utah; Brandi (Darren) Thomsen of Gig Harbor, Washington; Jeff (Shanae) Eagle, Mountain, Utah; and Felicia (Jeff) Kober, Cottonwood Heights, Utah; her mother, Myla (David) of Cedar City, Utah, and brother, Timothy (Karen) Garner of Centerville, Utah.

She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services

• A private Celebration of Life was held.

Arrangments have been entrusted to Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah. (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook on the website.

May 29, 1930 — April 9, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Sutherland Baker passed away from complications of pneumonia on April 9, 2017, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. “Liz” the third child of Mildred Benson and Henry Sutherland was born at home on May 29, 1930, in Newton, Utah. She was delivered by Dr. C.C. Randall. The doctor asked if he could choose her name. Her mother didn’t realize he was serious and said, “OK!” When she applied for a passport at 50 years old it was discovered her recorded birth certificate showed her name as Mildred Louise, after the shock and a very big laugh, it was quickly corrected.

Liz graduated from North Cache High School in 1948. She worked at the Herald Journal, Logan City Police Department, Sears and Roy High School in the Weber School District. Liz married James William Baker in Newton, on July 12, 1954. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

Together they raised six children. She is survived by all six: Leicha Nilson (Ezra), Douglas H. Baker (Kay), Teri Nielsen (Mark), Rex J. Baker (Tamra), Jason R. Baker (Julie), Blake J. Baker (Jenny); her sister Lucille Miles of Holiday, Utah; 29 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; close cousins, Ilda Berge, Annette Benson, Glen and Doris Benson; and a large and wonderful extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Gordon, her husband “Jim,” two sweet grandchildren, Jonas and Ivy, and one great-grandchild, Ezra.

Funeral services

• A viewing will be held in St. George, Thursday evening, April 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 82 N. Dixie Drive. 
• A funeral will be held in Roy, Utah, on Saturday, at the Roy 4^th  Ward LDS Chapel, April 15 at 11 a.m. with viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• The interment will be at the Newton, Utah, Cemetery at 3 p.m.

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

May 23, 1919 — April 9, 2017

Heavenly Father has seen fit to call home to a glorious reunion one of his noble and beloved daughters, Ardella Gubler Duncan Heiner. She was the last remaining child of twelve marvelous children of two of the original founders of the city of LaVerkin, Utah, Henry Wickli and Susanna Pickett Gubler. 

She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in LaVerkin, Utah, on April 9, 2017, just shy of her 98^th birthday.  Born in the family homestead on Main Street, May 23, 1919, she lived her entire life in LaVerkin except for the three years spent getting her teaching degree at BYU in Provo, Utah. 

She graduated from Hurricane High School and married her sweetheart, Willard Denning Duncan, in the St. George LDS Temple June 21, 1939, just as WWII was looming its ugly head. Two children were born to them, Jeanette and Leon Willard. Her husband was called into action into the European Front where he was killed March 23, 1945, during the crossing of the Rhine River near Wallach, Germany. She was 25 years of age. 

Relying on God for her strength, she bravely moved forward through her grief learning to be a father and mother to her children. She returned to LaVerkin after graduation much to the joy of her children and began a long 31-year teaching career. 

She became a much-loved “favorite” teacher of nearly 1,000 students in the area, as well as being adored by her many nieces and nephews in a very close, loving, hard-working, spiritually strong family.

Lawrence Heiner moved from California to become her next-door neighbor. They were married July 3, 1973, in Provo, Utah. She enjoyed his children and grandchildren. They had 16 wonderful years together rock hunting, traveling and making jewelry.

Ardella’s only son, Leon Willard Duncan, passed away July 31, 1987, from a brain tumor and she had to face another tragedy in her life. Truly believing in God’s Plan of Happiness and the comforting principles of His Gospel gave her the strength needed to dig deeply into her reservoir of her happy, strong, optimistic personality. Larry passed away Oct. 1989, and she became a widow again. Faith, hard work and service to others came to her aid again as she moved forward through her trials. She worked 10 years in the church extraction program, was a visiting teacher for over 75 years, and has had a ward or stake calling since she was 12 years old. 

She has earned many awards through her long life: Teacher of the Year, the Grand Marshall of the Washington County Fair in 2011, and LaVerkin Founder’s Day Honoree in 2015, but she felt being a mother and grandmother was her greatest accomplishment.  She has lived by the motto that the Lord will help her with all her problems — and He has.

Ardella is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Benson, her son-in-law, Karl Benson; daughter-in-law Louise Duncan; 11 grandchildren: Glay, Cory, Matt, Travis, and Brian Staheli and Shauna Staheli Dunkley and Lee, Tyler, Chad, CherRie and Ryan Duncan; 31 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the LDS church’s Humanitarian or Perpetual Education Funds would be appreciated. 

We, as a family, express appreciation to Encompass and the skilled, kind, loving Hospice nurses and LaRee Hall and others who also helped at the end. Thank you.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the LaVerkin LDS Stake Center, 481 N. Main Street. 
• There will be a viewing Thursday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 25 N. 2000 W., Hurricane, and prior to services Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in the LaVerkin City Cemetery.

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.   

John Adair Zitting: October 8, 1974 — April 7, 2017

Karen Blackmore Zitting: June 27, 1979 — April 7, 2017

John Brendan Zitting: April 15, 1999 — April 7, 2017

John Adair Zitting, 42, Karen Blackmore Zitting, 37, and John Brendan Zitting (Brendan), 17, of Thousand Oaks, California, died April 7, 2017, in a plane crash near Harrisburg, Oregon. The private plane accident also claimed the life of the pilot, Mark Gregory Aletky, 67, of Acton, California.

John Adair Zitting was born Oct. 8, 1974, in Hildale, Utah, to David Kilgrow Zitting and Jeannie Adair Zitting. He was very athletic, academic, personable and talented. He was a devoted husband and father, highly respected in his extended circle of friends, family, and business associates. He was president of a construction management firm in California. His father was formerly Mayor of Hildale, Utah. His mother is a respected and talented educator, well-known as a teacher for exceptional children in pre-school and early childhood field of services. John was sociable and educated with a veritable love of nature. With his beloved wife, Karen, he had a keen sense of the beauty of God’s creations.

Karen Blackmore Zitting, 37, was born June 27, 1979, in Hildale, Utah, a daughter of Arthur and Nurylon Bistline Blackmore. She was best described as an aesthetician with a focus on expressions of art and beauty in earthy creations as well as in refinement of character and in tender and affectionate ways. Karen is preceded in death by her sister who died in an automobile rollover on a rural road. She is also preceded in death by her mother, Nurylon, who died after a valiant battle with cancer. Karen’s dedication to her husband and her only son is exemplified by her traveling with them to scout the University of Oregon at Eugene for Brendan’s higher education resources. She and John are affectionately held in remembrance by a host of family and friends.

John Brendan Zitting, (Brendan), 17, was born April 15, 1999, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John and Karen. He was just approaching his 18^th birthday and graduation as a senior at West Lake, California, High School. He had many friends and was respected, loved, and admired by fellow students and faculty. He was an outstanding swimmer, and, like his father, excelled in athletics as well as academics. He was exploring options for higher education at the University of Oregon and at the University of Arizona.

Funeral services

• Funeral Services for the John Zitting family will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, on Sunday, April 16, at 1 p.m.
• Family and friends may gather Saturday evening, April 15, at Spilsbury Mortuary from 5-9 p.m. and again Sunday morning at 11 a.m. until time of service.
• Interment will take place at the Isaac Carling Memorial Cemetery in Colorado City, Arizona.

The family wishes to extend love and respect to all who have participated and assisted in any way during these tender times.  Special acknowledgment is made for kindness and professional care given by Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home, Albany, Oregon, and to Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah.

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.   

September 16, 1965 — April 12, 2017

Brendan Jack Seal, 51, passed away unexpectedly the morning of April 12, 2017. He was born on a snowy morning in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 16, 1965. Brendan’s birth was the beginning of a wonderful family of six brothers and one sister. He married Nicole O’Brien in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 5, 1995. They met at a Youth Singles Halloween Dance where he and Brian Harrington had just come from work. Brendan had just finished working at the jet center and reeked of jet fuel, but that did not deter Nicole’s interest in this handsome, funny guy with a great smile.

Brendan grew up in Holladay, Utah, where he attended Meadow Moor Elementary, Bonneville Jr. High and Cottonwood High School. He paved the way for his brothers and sister, and the shenanigans that would follow. Friendships garnered in his youth have carried throughout his life, and will not be diminished by his passing.

Following in his Dad’s footsteps, he was gifted with the ability to fix anything, be it a toaster or a Chevy big block engine. Nicole could depend on him to fix anything.

One of Brendan’s greatest accomplishments, other than his family, was the day he earned his contractors license. He built several beautiful custom homes in Salt Lake and St. George, Utah. His most recent home was featured in the St. George Parade of Homes this past February.

Brendan loved Evel Knievel and growing up he and the “hood” jumped garbage cans daily on SouthMoor Drive to emulate his hero. From this time grew his great love of riding the open roads on his Harley. You could find him any Saturday cruising through Snow Canyon and not finding his way home until dark.

Brendan loved his family unconditionally, they were his greatest joy.

Brendan is survived by his wife Nicole and their three beautiful children, Brendan Cole Kamakana Aloha (16), Kamen James Kaimana (10), and Shae Nicole Kamalani (6). He is also survived by his parents, Jack and Lolly, his 5 brothers, Chad, Jeff (Rae), Gavin (Heather), Trevor (Annie), Laurie, Scott (Liz). Brendan was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother-in-law, Jason Coles.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in the Santa Clara 16^th Ward Chapel, 3815 Rachel Dr., Santa Clara, Utah.
• There will be a viewing Monday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, and Tuesday, April 18 prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Brendan’s unexpected death has broken our hearts, but we know that we will see him again and feel his arms around us. We will treasure his memory and keep him in our hearts forever.

One of the great men of Southern Utah passed away on April 12, 2017. Daniel Clark Watson Jr. quietly passed on at the home he lived in for all of his 94 years. Dan was born on Aug. 16, 1922, and was the third of four children born to Daniel Clark Watson and Anna Hess Milne. His siblings were Loren (Loie) Watson Snow, Wetona (Toni) Watson Edwards and Leon Milne Watson.

Dan served in the military between 1943 and 1946, mainly at Fort Benning and Camp Gordon, Georgia. He served as assistant to General Douglass T. Green and four other commanders during most of his time in Georgia.   

Dan was active in his LDS church all of his life and served a mission from 1952 to 1954 in the East Central States with headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dan was known by the name D.C. Watson most of his life and learned early that he enjoyed traveling anywhere a plane or train would take him. He traveled to Europe many times, loved to visit his relatives in Hawaii and was successful in setting foot in all 50 states by the age of 70.

Dan’s skills in writing, typing and communications were the basis for most of his life’s employment. Beginning in 1970, Dan became the assistant to Dixie College President Ferron C. Losee, and continued on as the assistant to the next four Presidents of Dixie State College, namely W. Rolf Kerr, Alton L. Wade, Douglas D. Alder and Robert Huddleston. He was a loyal defender of Dixie State and recruited students to the college everywhere he traveled. Dan was the chairman of the Dixie State Commencement Committee for 21 years between 1971 and 1992.     

After retiring from Dixie State College in 1996, Dan continued working for his beloved “Rebels” in the college’s alumni office until 2008.

Dan was also a member of the Board of Directors of Heritage Savings and Loan from 1968 to 1983.

Dan Watson was dearly loved by his siblings, nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the celebrity guest each family wanted for the holidays and special occasions. For the last 30 years of his life, Great Uncle Dan was affectionately known as “Gruncle Dan” by the family. As of April 12, 2017, “Gruncle” is claimed by 11 nieces and nephews, 32 grandnieces and nephews and 60 great-grandnieces and nephews; one great-great-grandniece and one great-great-grandnephew.

D. C. Watson was a true “English Gentleman.” Always properly dressed in his gray slacks, button-down shirt, vest, argyle socks, polished shoes and hat, Dan will be missed for his generosity to others, brilliantly organized speeches, sarcastic but tasteful humor and love for the Red Hills of Dixie.

Dan’s father, Daniel Clark Watson, died in 1985 at the age of 80; his mother, Anna Milne, in 1970 at the age of 83; his sister Loie Snow in 2012 at the age of 96; his sister Toni Edwards in 1989 at the age of 90; and his brother Leon Watson in 1991 at the age of 65.

Funeral services

• Services for this humble man who touched so many lives will be held on Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel located at 110 S. Bluff St. in St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the same location plus a one-hour viewing beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday before the services.
• Interment will take place at the St. George City Cemetery, 600 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, Utah, immediately after the Friday services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Daniel Clark Watson scholarship fund at Dixie State University, Attention: Scholarship office, 225 S. University Ave., St. George, Utah 84770

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary (435) 673-2454. Friends and family can sign the guest book for Daniel Clark Watson, Jr. online at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

The Friday, April 21, services for Daniel C. Watson, Jr. can also be viewed live online at 10 a.m. MST. For internet connection information and password, call the Spilsbury Mortuary at 435-673-2454.

January 10, 1976 — April 23, 2017

On Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 1:30 a.m., Kenneth Andrew Panessa passed peacefully after succumbing to “supra nuclear palsy,” a rare neurological disease. He was a resident of St. George, Utah, since December of 2014. Ken was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Jan. 10, 1976, to Richard and Sheila (Browne) Panessa.

Ken lived in the Flatlands and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn where he attended elementary, middle and the first year of high school before his family relocated to the small town of Warwick, New York, about 6o miles northwest of New York City. There he graduated Warwick High School as he worked at a variety of summer jobs.

Following a stint in the United States Air Force, Ken found work in the lending industry, and for over a decade, became a skilled account manager for several large home mortgage firms, including Chase and Accredited.

Kenny, throughout his life, found joy in the care of a variety of pets. He was a self-educated expert on fish, snakes, reptiles and amphibians. As a youngster, he worked part-time in a Brooklyn pet shop and became a valuable employee when it came to pet care, or instructing children on fish tank startups. We recall the critters that were housed in his own large tanks that seemed to be everywhere. Savannah monitor lizards, geckos, iguanas and of course Geronimo, a 7-foot red-tailed boa were but a few. We were always impressed with the way their enclosures were made to look just like their natural habitats.

Ken was a loyal Ozzie Osbourne fan and not only had an extensive collection of the rock star’s hits but actually attended an “Ozzie” concert a long time ago with his Cousin Sean Ward, where they were issued backstage passes and given the VIP treatment. It was a night Ken always spoke about and treasured.

Ken’s connection to his adopted dogs, Juno, a Boerboel mastive, and Max, a brindle pit bull / boxer mix was very special. Their passing due to old age broke his heart but he found new joy in our puppies, Mate and Seamus, and his sister’s lovable pit bull, Smokey. 

Ken is survived by his parents, Richard and Sheila (Browne) Panessa, his loving sister and the apple of his eye, Erin Panessa,  Aunts Linda and Elizabeth Panessa,  Uncle John and Aunt Maureen (Browne) Ward,  Cousins Brian and Lauren (Ward) English, and their daughters, Cousins Sara, Grace, and Emily,  Aunt Barbara (Browne) Schroeder,  Cousin Dawn Schroeder, Uncles Brian and Brendan Browne,  Uncle Kevin and Aunt Fran Browne, Cousins Kevin and Erin (McKay) Browne and their daughters, Cousins Stella and Mary,  Cousins Justin and Liz Browne, Cousin Patrick Browne, and of course, many friends and co-workers he touched during his shortened life.

Our family would like to give mention and much thanks to those who participated in the arduous, but tender and thoughtful care of our son. The staff of Sun Tree Home Health and Hospice, Linda Kelly, Mike Nessen, Amy Tabay, oversight physician, Dr. Howard Chamberlain, Dr. Trenton Overall and Neeta Vyes of Southwest Neurology, Dr. Phillip Hall DDS and his staff, Petersen Medical Supplies, Dr. William Esplin, Deborah Crawford, the students at Hairatage who would come to our house to trim Ken’s hair, and friends and neighbors who called or stopped by to visit during the last few years. A special thanks to Father Adrian Komar of the Saint George Roman Catholic Church for his blessings and rendering of the final sacrament. And certainly, not least, we’d like to make mention of the rapid response and the most gentle and personal attention given to Ken by the responding Sun Tree nurse, Erica Bailey, and Spilsbury director, Mark Heiner.   

Funeral services

• There will be a remembrance at the Spilsbury Mortuary located at 110 South Bluff St., St. George, Utah, on Wednesday, April 26, at 2 p.m.
• The family will receive visitors starting at 1:30 p.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts please make donations to Sun Tree Home Health and Hospice or to a local health care facility of your choice. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 10, 1925 — April 22, 2017

Marcel Pace, 91, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born Nov. 10, 1925, in Price, Utah, to James Levi Pace and Carrie Estella Frandsen Pace. He married Fern Shurtz Andersen in July 1956 in Boulder City, Nevada. 

Marcel grew up in Price with five older brothers whom he loved and admired. His father was frequently absent and life could be difficult. He expressed many times love and admiration for his mother being able to provide for and raise five boys. Growing up he enjoyed playing baseball and said that he did anything he could to help contribute to the household. 

He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 18 in 1943 and was honorably discharged on April 28 of 1946 after serving in the Oriental Theater in WWII. He started his tour in Panama and by the time his platoon reached China, he and one other soldier were the last ones left in his platoon. 

After his discharge from the Marine Corps, he worked for Wonder Bread driving a delivery truck from Salt Lake to Price. It was during this time that he met Fern Shurtz Andersen in Salina and they fell in love. He decided to move to Boulder City, Nevada, to look for a better job, eventually being hired by Andersen Dairy delivering milk to Central Market and Safeway in Henderson where he was able to provide a comfortable living for Fern and her daughter Joan. Marcel and Fern eventually moved to Las Vegas where he was the manager of a Safeway.

Marcel and Fern enjoyed spending time at Lake Mead. He enjoyed single ski water skiing, hunting deer and quail and fishing. He was a big fan of the Utah Jazz, and he and Fern watched their games faithfully. They traveled extensively and owned a second home in Yuma where they spent winters after retiring. They loved Arizona and traveling into Mexico with their friends.

He is survived by his daughter Joan Marie Andersen Wood (VanDell), Hurricane, Utah; grandchildren: Natalie Wood (Dayna), Cedar City, Utah; Lincoln Wood (Becky) Hurricane, Utah; great grandsons; Clayton Wood, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Robert Rangel (Torey), Buckeye, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Verdell, Elmo, Leon and Gene.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane cemetery. 

The family would like to give special thanks to many friends for their kindness and the staff at Coral Canyon Beehive Home for their care of Marcel.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.  Friends and family are invited to sign Marcel’s guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.