July 15, 2017

This spring we had the happiest of news – we were adding to our family a little boy! The smiles on Dylan’s, Kassadi’s and Jax’s faces mirrored the joyful feelings in our hearts. A new “little bro!” Our lives revolved around this news: planning, hoping, anticipating.

Hudson Jay Redd, son of Jay and Karen Redd, was born July 15, 2017, perfect and peaceful, yet too small for this world. We believe that Hudson is close; hand in hand with his grandpa, Dr. James Redd. The heartache we feel has no limit. That said, we take great comfort in the Plan of Salvation knowing we will be with him again.

We are grateful for the love that we have been blessed with by family and friends which has been so needed and appreciated. We would like to thank our obstetrician, Dr. Chad Lunt who stayed by our side during the long vigil. His constant care will never be forgotten.

Services

• Hudson’s service will be this Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, UT.

Thank you again for your food, flowers, prayers and constant love.

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.

Jan. 8, 1948 – July 14, 2017

Steven Kay Bryner was born on Jan. 8, 1948, passed away on July 14, 2017, after a long illness.

He was married to Barbara Jean Bishop in the Salt Lake City Temple of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints on Nov. 15, 1968.

Steve worked for Rocky Mountain Power starting out on the survey crew in 1966 and worked in various positions and many different offices throughout the company. In 2012, he retired from the Santaquin Delta warehouses after 46 years of service.

Steve loved talking with others. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready with a big fish story, in which the fish always got bigger, or a joke sure to make you smile. He also had great fondness for pranks and practical jokes, being well known to send a small child with a frog or snake to go scare their mother, or to teach the grandkids new pranks they had never heard of before. He was also very kind always willing to spend an extra minute to help out, or often going out of his way to cheer someone up.

Steve had many hobbies, but easily his favorite was going to the lake, and loved having his family along. There were many family camping trips and outings filled with waterskiing and fishing, and every one of them with a fun new story to add to his repertoire.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Livingston and Dean L. Bryner, and siblings Carol Bryner, Dixie Gibbs and Susan Bryner.

Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara J Bishop; his children Stephanie Adam (Raymond), Jason Bryner, Shaun Bryner (Thomas Nielson), Amy Hall (David); grandchildren Kendall Crotchett, Spencer Crotchett (Cynthia), Kevin Crotchett, Geoffrey Crotchett (Samantha); great-grandchildren Eric Crotchett, Lucas Crotchett, Bentley Bryner, Hunter Bryner; siblings Karl Bryner, MaryAnne Bryner, Roger Bryner, Dolly Orgill.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, July 21, 2017, 11 a.m. at the LaVerkin 4th Ward Chapel, 481 N. Main, LaVerkin, Utah.
• There will be a viewing prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.
• 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.

April 26, 1921 – July 26, 2017

Margaret Heald Taylor passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at The Meadows Assisted Living home in St. George, Utah, where she had been well cared for. Her husband Don preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her two children Paul and Candice, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was born on 26 April 1921 in Blackpool, England, to Ernest Heald and Margaret Briody. With the outbreak of World War II, Margaret was enlisted into the Women’s Auxiliary of the British Army, where she worked as a riveter in one of the many airplane factories throughout the country. She remembers well her experiences during the Battle of Britain. Because she was small in stature, she was assigned to work her rivet gun inside the fuel tanks and other cramped areas of the aircraft. Friends would later ask her if she ever suffered claustrophobia. Her reply was always: “Of course!” When asked why she didn’t complain or say something to her superiors, her answer was: “If I did, they would have just told me to ‘Get back in there! We’ve got a war going on!’”

When the United States entered the war, she met Donald Daniel Taylor from Mountain Green, Utah. Don was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and had been stationed in England. They were soon married. Don was later sent to France and Germany as part of the allied invasion which eventually ended World War II.

Following the war, Margaret boarded a ship with many other British war brides and sailed with them to America to be with their husbands. After the ship docked in a New York harbor, the young brides were put on trains and traveled by rail to their new homes throughout the United States.

Margaret’s train was initially scheduled to stop in Evanston, Wyoming. The Red Cross would notify Don of her arrival. He would then drive from Mountain Green and pick her up. When the engineer of the train heard that she was to be dropped off in Evanston, he said, “I’m not leaving this little girl in that cowboy town! I’ll drop her off in Morgan. Her husband can pick her up there.” When the Engineer was told that the train did not stop in Morgan, Utah, his reply was: “I’m the engineer of this train, I’ll decide where it stops! Notify her husband and tell him to pick her up at the Morgan train station.”

Margaret never met a stranger. She had a genuine interest in everyone she met and was beloved by all.

Don and Margaret enjoyed a full rich life together, raised two happy children and spent their golden years enjoying their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many cherished friends and relatives. She now follows her husband to where they can spend the Eternities together. They are missed by many, but we all look forward to seeing them again.

Services

• There will be a viewing Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• Graveside services will follow at 10 a.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Dr., 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.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at The Meadows and Integrate Hospice Nurses and CNA’s for their years of loving care.

Apr. 14, 1927 — July 28, 2017

Wayne Dodge Olds passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at home at the age of 90. He was born in Toquerville on Apr. 14, 1927, the fourth child of Arthur Olds and Lottie Dodge. He married Darlene Demille on May 17, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wayne served in the Army and was stationed in Cuba and Puerto Rico for much of his military service. He worked in mining and construction and was a member of the Operating Engineers Union.

He owned a fruit orchard in Hurricane for many years and enjoyed the opportunity it gave him to visit with family and friends as they came to get fruit. He sold the orchard property in 2006 and no longer had the excuse that he had to “get home to take the water.”

Wayne loved to go fishing, deer hunting and exploring the back country of Southern Utah on his four-wheeler with family and friends.

He is survived by his children: Karen Brown, Steven (Janteen) and Jerry (Susan); 11 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; siblings Lloyd, Valene Norton, Patty Ann Henrie (James) and sister-in-law Sue Olds. Proceed in death by his wife Darlene, son-in-law Ron Brown, Sisters Lois Iverson and Thelma Scholzen, and Brothers Clark and Clayton.

The family wishes to express thanks to his family and friends for their many acts of kindness and service and Alpha Hospice for their compassionate care

Funeral services

• A visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 25 North 2000 West, Hurricane.
• Graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.at the Hurricane 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.

Oct. 30, 1977 – July 25, 2017

Kristy Lee Manzanares, our charismatic and loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, was unexpectedly taken from us at the age of 39 on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Kristy resided in Santa Clara and was a beloved member of the community throughout the greater St. George and Carbon County areas.

Kristy was married to her husband, Kenneth Manzanares, on Aug. 27, 1999. Together they had three beautiful daughters: Kalie, Kamryn (Kami) and Kaiya. Her daughters were the light of Kristy’s life. She always went above and beyond for her girls, every day, for every event, big or small.

Born Oct. 30, 1977, in Salt Lake City to Jeff and Karee Hunt, Kristy was brought into this world at 3 lb. 6 oz. with the strength and determination that she carried with her throughout her life. She was raised in Sunnyside, where she loved to ride her bike to the swimming pool with her dog, Cinder, in tow. She loved spending time with her parents, brothers Dallas and Cody, her beloved Grandma Edna and niece Tearyn Donna.

Kristy attended East Carbon High School where she was an active participant in numerous sports and clubs. She was a first-place winner at the Utah state FCCLA competition and was a Sterling Scholar in family and consumer science. Kristy was named Ms. Viking of her graduating class of 1996. After earning her associate degree at the College of Eastern Utah, Kristy went on to Southern Utah University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in family and consumer science with an emphasis in interior design.

Following college, Kristy worked as a design consultant and always looked forward to showing off her stylish work in the St. George Parade of Homes. In recent years, she had grown to become an extremely successful real estate agent in the St. George area for Summit Sotheby’s Real Estate. Most notably, she recently co-marketed the high-end development of Encanto Resort.

She was an important member of the St. George area real estate community where she was serving as the Chairwoman of the Programs and Socials Committee for the Washington County Board of Realtors as well as participating on the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Utah Association of Realtors Convention Committee.

Kristy’s favorite times were spent at Lake Powell with her daughters and BFFs, returning home to Sunnyside every July for “Community Daze” to catch up and laugh with family and friends and enjoying a good glass of wine.

Her infectious, beautiful smile and sweet, compassionate soul will forever be remembered by all who knew Kristy. She made everyone who came in contact with her feel important and special, and she put a smile on their face. Because of that, she was adored by all, and we are all blessed to have had Kristy in our lives.

Kristy is survived by her three daughters: Kalie, Kamryn and Kaiya; husband, Kenneth Manzanares; parents, Jeff and Karee Hunt; brothers Dallas (Lyndi) Hunt and Cody Hunt; grandmother Edna Hunt; grandfather Wendell Sheriff; special cousin Marki Hunt; in-laws Kenneth (Sissy) Manzanares, Don Herrera, Jeff Manzanares and Teresa (Rob) Velasquez; special friends Lesli (Doug) Greenhalgh and Kerri (Shane) Shotwell; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a large community of friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Lloyd Hunt and Sharon Sheriff, uncles Karl and Mark Hunt, and special cousin Randy Hunt.

Funeral service

• The funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, at  11 a.m. at  Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., St. George, where family will receive friends two hours prior to service.
• The funeral service in Price will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. at the Carbon County Event Center, 310 South Fairgrounds Road in Price where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning two hours prior to service.
• Burial will be in the East Carbon City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Spilsbury Mortuary of St. George, Utah where friends are welcome to share memories of Kristy online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net and www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Jan. 17, 1923 – Aug. 1, 2017

John Cornell, 94, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1. He was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Springfield, Missouri, to John L. Cornell and Susie Cornell Sanders.

John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1942 and served aboard the USS Long, a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II. His ship was sunk by a Kamikaze Jan. 6, 1945, and the Lingayen Gulf Luzon in the Philippines. He was picked up by the USS Hovey, another destroyer, and it too was sunk by a Japanese torpedo on the same day. John also served in Korea on another destroyer – the USS McDermott.

John married Lucille V. Cornell on Sept. 5, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

John is survived by his wife, Lucille; seven children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

John was a true patriot, he loved his country and family. The family would like to thank the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins and Zion’s Way Hospice for the care John received from all the wonderful staff that care for our veterans.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held at a later date in Mesquite, Nevada.

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.

March 16, 1976 – Aug. 2, 2017

Alan Donald Johnson passed away Aug. 2, in St. George. He was born on March 16, 1976, in American Fork, the first child of Donald M. and Martha R. Luttmer Johnson.

Alan was married to Wendy Pruitt and later divorced. He then married Leah Flanagan and later divorced. He grew up in Provo and had many friends. He graduated from Independence High School in 1994. Alan loved the outdoors. He loved camping, hunting and fishing. He was also very patriotic. He loved riding his Harley.

Alan was a hard worker. He was employed at Primex Plastics Corporation in Mesquite, Nevada. He loved his job and the people he worked with.

He is survived by a son Alan W. Johnson (Jessica) of Texas and daughter Athenia G. Johnson St. George. He is also survived by his parents of Provo, along with brother and sisters, Cheri Fillin (Sjon); Angela Johnson; Kristen Murphy (John); Jena Johnson and Jacob Johnson (Jill), two grandchildren Angelina Johnson and Arianna Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. and a memorial service from 5:30-6 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• There will also be a viewing on Monday Aug. 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Provo Utah Sunset Stake Center located at 1560 S. 1100 West in Provo.
• Following this service interment will take place at the Lehi City Cemetery in Lehi.

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.

1931 – Aug. 3, 2017

Fern Abbott, passed away in her sleep on Aug. 3, in St. George.

Born in 1931 in Roosevelt, Fern enjoyed a close relationship with her father and grandfather who inspired a deep love of reading from an early age. As a teen, Fern shared her passion by tutoring struggling primary grade readers, and was encouraged by family, friends, and teachers to pursue a career in education. With the award of a community scholarship, Fern enrolled in the MacKay School of Education at BYU in 1949, and received her degree from Fresno State University in 1961, graduating summa cum laude.

Throughout her 28-year career, Fern touched the lives of hundreds of young learners. She held teaching credentials in Utah, California and Texas, and in 1975, was honored as Teacher of the Year at Bammel Elementary in Spring, Texas for the reading intervention program she implemented for incoming 1st grade students.

Fern traveled extensively in support of her husband’s work as an exploration geologist. She successfully balanced the challenges of career, family, and the logistics of multiple moves with the opportunity to experience the culture of the countries she visited. After retiring and settling in Washington, Utah, Fern enjoyed entertaining friends and family while still making time for a service-oriented mission in Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Fern loved challenging crosswords, sweet treats, doll collecting, and visiting the hair salon each week.

She is survived by her husband, Ward; children Anita Jean Abbott (Mike) Edwards of Port Townsend, Washington and Anjalie Rae Abbott (Lee) Gilby of Euless, Texas; grandchildren Eric Edwards (Kent) and Lauren Nicole Gilby (Euless).

Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington County Library.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• Visitation will be from 9- 10 a.m. prior to services.
• Interment will be at the Washington 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.

April 3, 1941 – Aug. 3, 2017

Our fun-loving wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Karen Holyoak Sullivan passed away Aug. 3, 2017, in the Dixie Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 3, 1941, in Cedar City to Arlo Scott and Georgia Halterman Holyoak.  She married LaMar Sullivan on September 20, 1958, and later divorced.

Karen grew up in Parowan, Utah, where she loved her schoolmates.  She was always the life of the party and was loved by many, especially her children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  They will always remember the fun Easter egg hunts with all the candy and money as well as the many other activities she planned for them.  Her family was her greatest joy in life.  She made many afghans for family members that they hold as treasures.

She liked to go camping and loved spending time on the Holyoak mountain ground above Brian Head.  She was always very generous with her time and money in helping others.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout her life.

Karen is survived by her son John (Julie) Sullivan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law Janice Sullivan and Leila Sullivan; also her siblings: Arlene (Richard) Outcalt, Scott (Jenna) Holyoak, Glade (Cheri) Holyoak, JoAnn (Ben) Baugh and Steven (Jacque) Holyoak. She is also survived by LaMar (Carol) Sullivan.

She was preceded in death by three sons Lonnie, David and Troy and her parents Arlo and Georgia Holyoak.

The family would like to thank those at Coral Desert and the doctors who have attended to her this past month.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Leeds LDS Chapel, 75 N. Main Street, Leeds.
• Viewings will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and Saturday, prior to services from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Leeds Chapel.
• Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery with the grave dedication at 2 p.m.

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.

March 15, 1919 – Aug. 9, 2017

Fae Garda Anderson Picklesimer returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 after stuffing more into her short 98 years than most people fit into 125 years. She was an educator by profession and was instrumental in the early days of Utah’s reading and special education programs, raised three children and hordes of grand and great-grandchildren, traveled and hiked the world over, quilted and handstitched for over 40 years and served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She knew the Gospel of Jesus Christ was the perfect way to raise her children and believed giving service to others was the way to show her love of Christ. She gave often and freely.

Fae was born on March 15, 1919, to Neils Albert and Amy Deslie Lowe Anderson at Anderson Ranch, a sprawling fruit orchard and roadside stop located a short dusty stroll from “Toker” (Toquerville), Utah, and nestled in the shadows of the rugged volcanic and sandstone formations of Southern Utah that forever held her fascination.

Flight itself was just 15 years old when Fae was born, and when she passed, humans were on the verge of sending commercial flights into space. No doubt she would have signed up for a trip if it had been possible. Incidentally, it was her love of flying that led her to Ben Oakley Picklesimer, her ex-husband with whom she had three children — Mike, Gary and Colleen. Though she and Ben later divorced, Fae always adored Ben and even helped to care for him when his health declined before his death in 2003.

A wrongfully-failed eye exam kept her from becoming one of a select group of female civilian pilots who assisted with the U.S. war efforts during World War II, and she (jokingly) vowed to come back and “haunt that doctor who failed me, because I could have been a pilot!” Fae celebrated her 95^th birthday in a helicopter buzzing the Virgin River and cresting the plateaus along the southwestern edge of her beloved Zion National Park.

And to her, the park truly was Zion. She instilled her love of Zion in her children and grandchildren who (eventually) looked forward to her summertime 4 a.m. wake-up calls. After all, to her there was no point in hiking if one didn’t hit the trail before dawn when all of nature’s wonderful sounds and creatures are just bedding down after a playful night.

Fae was educated at Dixie Junior College (now Dixie State University) and Brigham Young University where she earned a master’s in education. She turned down a teaching job so that she could join the Civil Aeronautics Administration as a control tower operator during the war.

After the war, Fae and Ben moved to St. George and she returned to teaching. She eventually helped to create a new reading program that later turned into a special education program. She loved her work and helping her students find the joy and confidence that comes through reading. Fae herself was an avid reader her whole life, typically bringing home (and finishing) a stack of books from the library every week.

Fae built a network of close friends with whom she traveled, hiked and quilted throughout her retirement years. Her Roadrunner friends were some of her dearest, with whom she shared birthday luncheons, Christmas cookie parties and worldwide travels. For 60 years these gals enriched each other’s lives. They were as near and dear to Fae as family – creating eternal bonds. Fae also loved her quilting circle. In addition to the many quilts she provided to those in need, she also served for many years in the St. George Temple, among other time spent serving others.

She loved traditions. One of her grandchildren’s favorites was the annual summer trip to the Veyo, Utah, swimming pool and recreation area. Fae and her friends coaxed the owners into opening the pool early for them and all their grandkids, and everyone would enjoy the refreshing spring water before sitting down for a made-to-order lunch of hamburgers, pronto pups and crinkle cut fries. Another beloved tradition was the annual New Year’s Day Glider Flying. Everyone gathered at a local hill to fly gliders, throw rocks and eat sloppy joes … all of which was merely a distraction to bide the time until returning to her house for her famous homemade carrot pudding and caramel sauce.

The family would like to thank Fae’s friends, neighbors and ward for being ever mindful of her needs. She will be truly missed.

Fae was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Ben Oakley Picklesimer, and her son, Gary. She is survived by her children Michael (Dotty) Picklesimer and Colleen (Greg) Thornock; daughter-in-law, Elsa Picklesimer; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, 11 a.m. in the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 East, St. George, Utah.
• Viewings will be held Sunday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and prior to services Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will be in the St. George 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.

March 14, 1952 — Aug. 8, 2017

Lucy Ann Peterson, 65, of Hurricane passed away on Aug. 8, 2017, after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer.

Lucy was born on March 14, 1952, in Ogden to Leland and Inga Jean Jackson (Johnson). She married her high school sweetheart, John G. Peterson, in the Salt Lake temple on June 7, 1971.

Lucy was raised in Kearns and attended Kearns High School.

She has been sewing since she could reach the pedal and she could make anything – suits, dresses, princess gowns, Full Metal Alchemist cosplay and any costume. She always had music in her heart, she led several choirs but her favorite was the primary choir and singing camp songs with family or with the young women over the years. She was an avid reader, she read thousands of books in her lifetime. She would help anybody with anything at any time and gave 110 percent in everything she did. She loved to work with her hands and her crafting had no limits; sewing, cooking, stained glass, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, cards and Christmas stockings to name a few. She loved sharing her talents and found joy in making things for others.

John and Lucy were best friends. They spent as much time as they could driving the back roads and the off roads to see some of the most fascinating creations on Earth. All along the way she worked on her crafts and ornaments.

Lucy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the Savior and all those she served with. She served in Young Women, Primary, Music, Activity Days and Scouting. Lucy loved everyone she met like family and served with all of her heart. She was the epitome of charity and Christlike love.

Lucy is survived by her children, John (Toni), Samuel, Steven (Robyn), Dawn (Jeff), Dean and her 11 grandchildren. Brother, Leland (Sherrie), Sister, Laura (Gary), brother-in-law, Bill, sisters-in-law, Tamyra and Sherry. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Gary Van Ekelenburg, sister-in-law Pat Rundle and nephew Brandon Jackson.

Funeral services

• Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane 4th Ward, 658 W. 1500 South, Hurricane.
• A viewing will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m., both at the church.
• Interment will be at the Hurricane Cemetery.
• All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lucy’s life.

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.

July 15, 1932 — Aug. 8, 2017

Our wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt Bernice Nelson Pickett passed away on Aug. 8, 2017, at her home in St. George.

Bernice was born on July 15, 1932, in Kanab to Jonathan Pratt Nelson and Polly Abigail Judd. She was the eighth of 12 children.

Bernice spent many of her summers on Kaibab Mountain in Arizona, where her dad and uncles were loggers. She really loved her time spent there and had wonderful memories from those years. Other summers her family moved around as her dad worked in sawmills in other areas.

When she was young her family moved to Hatch. At the age of 6 she moved to St. George with her family where she spent most of her life, attending elementary, junior high and Dixie High School.

Bernice loved children and babysat often through her teen years for her sisters and other families in the area. She later had jobs at Dixie Theater, Pickett Lumber Company and then at Pembrokes in Salt Lake City.

Bernice was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served a mission in the Eastern States Mission, spending time in Memphis and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Throughout the years she served in many callings for the church in Primary and Relief Society.

On May 26, 1961, she married Elmer Squire Pickett for time and all eternity in the St. George LDS Temple. He was a widower and she became a mother to his six children. Together, they added four more children to the family. She loved all 10 unconditionally.

Bernice is survived by three of her children: Micheline Alldredge (Doug) of Mesa, Arizona; Vaughn of St. George, Utah; and Lisa Jennings (Alpine) of Bloomington, Illinois; five of her stepchildren: Garth (Kathy) of Los Altos Hills, California; Bruce (Kathy) of St. George, Utah; Jeanene Benson (Gary) of Bloomington, Illinois; Kevin (Pam) of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Brian (JoAnn) of Middleton; plus 40 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Don Nelson of Spanish Fork. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her daughter Jeri; her stepdaughter Pamela Riddle; and her stepgrandson Spencer Riddle; along with her parents; seven sisters; and three brothers.

The family would like to give thanks to Zion’s Way Hospice and DeAnn Jensen for the care they gave to their mom the last couple of months of her life. Also to Dr. Tom Jones for his great care and concern of her for many years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Flood Street LDS chapel, 85 S. 400 East.
• A viewing will be held on Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, from 5-7 p.m. and at the church prior to the funeral from 9-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will be at the St. George Cemetery immediately following the funeral.

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.

March 18, 1918 — Aug. 10, 2017

Maybelle L. Mason, 99, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in St. George. She was born March 18, 1918, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John and Annie J. Withrow Lacey. She married James E. Mason, March 28, 1942, in San Francisco, California.

Maybelle was raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles, California, in 1936 and pursued advanced studies in business. She has lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California (military deployment with husband); Fort Monroe, Virginia (military deployment of husband, place of birth for first child); numerous locations in the greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas; all prior to relocation to St. George in 2006. She also maintained a summer residence on a lake on Anderson Island located in Washington state.

Maybelle enjoyed traveling and was fortunate enough to travel the world including Asia, India, Australia and Europe.

Maybelle loved any and all animals and enabling the success of those around her. She was an exceptional mother and enjoyed camping, skiing and boating with her sons. She was also an avid bowler in her younger years.

She is survived by her son James W. Mason and his wife, Marilyn Mason of Washington, Utah, granddaughter, Michelle Cowden; and great-granddaughters, Ava Cowden and Lauren Cowden of Scotts Valley, California.

Maybelle is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Mason; son Reginald A. Mason; brothers, Howard Lacey and Earl Lacey; sisters, Dorothy Sanborn, Josephine Fight and Blanche Lacey.

The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by Sterling Court over the last five years and most recently Dixie Hospice. Special thanks and appreciation are warmly extended to Martha Vidoni.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. at Sterling Court, 324 N. 1680 East, St George.
• Interment will take place in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.

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.

Aug. 31, 1925 — Aug. 13, 2017

Delbert “Dell” U. Brinkerhoff, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in St. George. He was born Aug. 31, 1925, in McCormick, Utah, to Wendell D. and Stella Ethel Hutchings Brinkerhoff.

He graduated from Millard High School in 1943. He was drafted and served his country during WWII as an M.P., he was honorably discharged in 1946. Dell was an avid outdoorsman, he loved baseball, and also coached Little League..

Dell married Janice Johnson in 1957, they later divorced. He then met and married the love of his life, Brigitte Rohling on Jan. 1, 1992. Dell and Janice had 4 children, Kerry, Michael, Debbie and Karen. Brigitte brought 4 daughters, Merrilynn, Cheryl, Elayne and Diana into their marriage. Brigitte and Dell were married for 25 years, their marriage was solemnized in the Las Vegas Temple on Aug. 4, 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Brigitte; his four children and four step-children; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Pearl (Junior) Robison, Golda (Dale) Allgood and Ginger (Larry) Mikesell; and brother, Fay (Wanda) Brinkerhoff. He will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the IHC nursing staff for their loving care and support.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff, St. George.
• There will be a viewing prior to services Friday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint 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.

May 5, 1947 — Aug. 15, 2017

Alvin Dexter Marble, 70, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in St. George. He was born May 5, 1947, to Gilbert Bushhead and Dorothy Marble in St. George.

Alvin attended school in Washington County. He was a member of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. Alvin was raised on the Shivwits Reservation by his grandparents James and Bertha Marble while his mother was working in Woodland Hills, California.

Alvin knew the aspects of hard work. He worked for Coopers Rest Haven, Boots Cox Dairy (that was located on 700 South), with his grandfather at the turkey farm, Denny’s, the Forest Service and was the plant operator at the Apex Mine.

In the 1980s, Alvin was the chairman for the Shivwits Band. He loved his Paiute people and claimed to serve them the best he knew how. Alvin was a traditional bird singer. He served the Paiute Indian Tribe with his traditional bird singing, which he learned from his grandfather.

Alvin was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his sisters, Verdie Marble (Joel Bushhead, Jr.), Janet Bushhead; brother, Dudley Bushhead; and aunt, Jackie Hill; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert B. and Dorothy Marble; grandparents, James and Bertha Marble, one sister, Sandra Bushhead; one brother, Elliot Bushhead, and a niece, Desiree Lynn Pikyavit.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• There will be a viewing Monday prior to services from 9:30-10:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
• Interment will take place at the Shivwits 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.

March 1, 1950 — Aug. 17, 2017

Sandi L. Rockwell, 67, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17. She was born on March 1, 1950, in El Monte, California, to Darlene Sisson and Harry L. Drake Jr. She married Steve L. Rockwell on Aug. 18, 1990, in Reno, Nevada.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Rockwell of Hurricane; her children, Sherrie Balthis (Kevin) of Menifee, California, Anthony Kirby (Sabra) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Eric Schuetz (Valerie) of Quakertown, Pennsylvania; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Linda Gabbert of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of ICU at Intermountain Hospital for taking such great care of Sandi.

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.

Oct. 22, 1927 — Aug. 20, 2017

June Hillam Bertram passed peacefully away Aug. 20, 2017, in Layton. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Salt Lake City, the youngest of four children born to LeRoy Waring and Ethleen Folsom Hillam.

June graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City. During World War II, she worked as a clerk typist at Hill Air Force Base. At war’s end, she attended the University of Utah in the field of nursing, graduating in November of 1948.

She and Joe were married on Nov. 22, in the Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joe also graduated from the University of Utah, at which time they moved to Clear Creek where they both taught school. The following year, they moved back to Salt Lake City, where June pursued her nursing career, and Joe taught school in the Granite School District.

Not long after their son Lee and daughter Kassy were born, they moved to North Hollywood, California, where Joe continued teaching and June did part time nursing. A few years later their second son, Brad, was born.

In 1976, they moved to Valencia, California, where June continued her nursing career and worked 17 years for Kaiser Permanente Hospital.

Upon retiring from nursing in 1985, she was the assistant supervisor of surgery, urology, medicine, eye, ear, nose, and throat and emergency outpatient clinic at Kaiser Hospital, Panorama City, California. June often used her nursing skills to help anyone in need.

In 1985, Joe and June retired and in 1986, moved to St. George, where they continued to be active in many community and church activities. They fulfilled a church service mission at the church employment office. In addition, they worked for over 12 years in the German genealogical extraction program for the church.

June served in every auxiliary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her favorite callings being Primary chorister and as the Burbank, California, Stake drama director.

She leaves behind two sons: Lee Bertram (Marklyn) of Toquerville and Brad Bertram (Leslie) of Kaysville, 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; two daughters, Kathryn (Kassy) Westwood and Laurel Bertram (infant); her parents; two brothers, Duane and Bruce; and sister, Shirley.

June said, “I would like to be remembered as a good wife, mother and grandmother; and faithful member of the LDS Church, and as a person of integrity who had compassion for everyone. For my optimism, sense of humor, and as one who loved her country and got tears in her eyes whenever the flag went by; or when she sang the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.'”

Funeral services

• Funeral services and visitations will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., in St. George, Utah.
• Visitations on Friday, Aug. 25, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m.
• The funeral will follow at 2 p.m.
• Graveside service and interment will take place at Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. and N Street, on Monday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LDS Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, 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.

May 6, 1958 — Aug. 25, 2017

Gerald (Gary) Lee Cox was born May 6, 1958, in St. George, Utah, to Gerald L. Cox and Nancy Anderson Cox Shaffer. He passed away Friday, Aug. 25, from a long history of heart disease. Gary married Diane Ellett June 20, 1981. They later divorced. Gary was raised in St. George and attended Dixie High School and Cedar High to achieve his education.

Gary had many talents. He was an excellent chef, working for many years for his father at the Brandin’ Iron Steak House in Pine Valley. He also loved music and learned to play the guitar. He played many nights at the restaurant. Gary was happiest when he was outside working on his garden. He loved spending time at the lake and just being outdoors. He took care of his Grandpa Rhoades in Cedar City for several months until his passing.

Gary is survived by his children: Leighton (RaLauna) Cox of Lanark, Idaho, Landon Cox of Lanark, Idaho, and Elizabeth June Cox; grandchildren Cassidy June, Tayva Diane and Levi Leighton; parents Gerald (Deanna) Cox and Nancy (Thomas) Shaffer; siblings Lisa (Kent) Provstgaard, Jeff (Raquel) Cox, Durae (Cindy) Cox and Shelley (Ted) Hurst; and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his ex-wife Diane Ellett and grandparents V. Loraine and Anna Cox and George and Fontella Rhoades.

Funeral services

• A celebration of life will be held Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• There will be a gathering for family and friends prior to services from 12:30 p.m. until time of service.

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.

Sept. 27, 1958 — Aug. 26, 2017

Kenneth Gary Blake, Jr., 58, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. He was born Sept. 27, 1958, in St. George to Kenneth “Red” and Pat Blake. He married his wife Gina Maria Chrisman on June 30, 1979.

Shortly after being born, Kenny and his family moved to Las Vegas where they spent nine years of his life. They moved back to St. George where he graduated from Dixie High School in 1976. After high school, he found his passion for business and construction. Kenny took pride in setting up and running his own business, K.C. Aluminum, for 32 years. Everyone that knew Kenny realized that he was a true craftsman and a man of his word, a handshake was all that was needed. Kenny enjoyed sharing his passion of craftsmanship with his children and teaching them the value of hard work.

Kenny had many hobbies that allowed him to enjoy life such as waterskiing, drag racing, hot rods, motorcycles, taking his family to new and exciting places, golfing and a good game of horseshoes (as long as he won). He found joy in sharing these hobbies with others and always found ways to make people laugh. Kenny’s favorite place was Lake Powell where he was able to share his love of water with his children. Being able to own a houseboat meant Kenny was able to slow down and spend time with his children, which allowed him to pass on and teach his children many of his life mottos and values.

Throughout Kenny’s life he faced many struggles but lived by his mottos, “Always work hard and never give up” and “Work hard, play harder.” He overcame these struggles and loved to use the knowledge he gained to help others. Kenny was often known to share his experiences with the hope of touching someone else’s life.

He is survived by his wife Gina Blake; his three children and their spouses, Nick (Brooke) Blake, Chris Blake, and Chelsey (Brandon) Baldwin; his grandchildren, Candice, Patsey, and Vivian; his parents, Red and Pat Blake; and his siblings, Gina Peterson, Betty Jo (Howard) Western, Kenna (David) Nelson, and Michael Blake.

Kenny’s family would like to thank all his family and friends who have been there and helped him through the last 17 years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills Chapel at 1130 E. Brigham Road, St. George.
• Viewings will be held Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St., St. George, and prior to services Friday 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 the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, telephone 435-673-2454.

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

June 11, 1929 — Aug. 27, 2017

Fay Beebe Syphus, Jr.  passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, from causes incident to age. He was born June 11, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fay Beebe and Elizabeth Tullis Syphus. The family moved to Utah a few months later, living in Huntington, Gunlock, Santa Clara and St. George.

Beebe worked on the farm cutting and raking hay and milking cows. He played on the Red Hill and in the Virgin River. Summers were spent picking a variety of fruits and caring for their cow and chickens.  Beebe enjoyed playing basketball and playing the trumpet.

He graduated from Dixie High School in 1947 and from Dixie College in 1949. He served in the Central States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1949-1951, where he taught and baptized a beautiful girl, the former Mary Ficken.

Beebe and Mary were married Nov. 5, 1951, in the living room of his family home. They were sealed in the St. George Temple June 11, 1952, and then moved to Provo where Beebe attended BYU. In 1952, Beebe was drafted into the Army and served in Kaiserslautern, Germany until 1954.

Upon returning to the United States, Beebe and Mary lived in Indian Springs, Nevada, and settled in St. George to raise their family of six children. Beebe loved telling stories and talking with his kids. Beebe’s life experiences made him a multi-talented man, and he could do just about anything.

Beebe worked for the Fire Department at the Nevada Test Site for 35 years, and for Larkin Plumbing & Heating. After retirement, they enjoyed the cool breezes of Pine Valley and a wonderful association with family and friends.

Beebe and Mary served a two-year LDS mission at the Bishop’s Storehouse in St. George where they were known as hardworking people who were fun to be around.

Beebe is survived by his children, Les (Iona), Doug (Wendy), Dave (Rhonda), Katherine Lee (Jerry), Daniel (Kim), Marilyn Bell (Daniel). He is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren; two brothers and their spouses Merrill and Deanne Syphus and Stanley and Bonnie Syphus; a sister Lenore Syphus, brother-in law Bob Jensen, and many nieces and nephews. Beebe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; parents Fay Beebe and Elizabeth Tullis Syphus; sisters Marilyn Syphus and Betty Jensen, and a sister-in-law Sharlene Syphus.

The family is grateful for the caretakers of Ridgeview Gardens and Sun Tree Hospice for their kindness and service to “sweet Beebe.”

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Morningside Chapel, 930 S. Morningside Drive, St George.
• A viewing will be held on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., and before services on Saturday at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment will take place in the St George 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.