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He and his wife Heidi had a tradition of hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim and even rim-to-rim-to-rim each fall. He then started his own business, Buds Sports Sales. He sold motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs. Throughout her career and work life, she actively supported her husbands passion for archery, which took her many places to visit and live. Family, friends and community members enjoyed hours of playing games, listening to stories of his life experiences and enduring his playful teasing. He is survived by his children, Brenda Lee Hansen, Dianne (Todd) Plumb, David Dee Wilcox, and Jeanine (Ken) Nielson, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is the last surviving member of his family. She will be missed by many. He was born November 8, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gary and JoAnn Padley. Kim was always working towards an achievement. He always expressed how much he missed his father, and how he looked forward to seeing him again. Duane was the light of each gathering and a joy be around. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gerry, his sister Delores Robinson, and his son Scott. It was easy finding pictures of him, he went everywhere with our family. A Pennsylvania native who later married and moved to California where she worked for many years as a nurse and later became a mother of three children with whom she loved and adored. She was sealed to Arnold H. Mellor on September 14, 1957, in the Utah St. George Temple. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Utah Humane Society https://www.utahhumane.org/ or to the charity of your choice. She took pride in being a wife, mother, sister and homemaker. Her Dad was a school teacher and so in her early years they moved around to wherever he was asked to teach. She grew Read More, Sheral Dean Carter, 87, passed away August 3, 2022 at Milford Hospital in Milford, Utah. Now they can kick up their heels in the Celestial Ballroom. Kay was born in Cedar City Utah on April 4, 1944, to Leona Williams and John S. Dalton. After graduation they moved to Costa Mesa, California where they raised their 5 children. Siblings Rayma (Conrad) Clark, Reed Thornton and Lynn Thornton. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. at the Enoch West Stake Center/Old Farm Ward (3600 N. Minersville Hwy) in Enoch, Utah. Dean is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca, and their seven children: Robert Pearson, Alan (Mary) Pearson, Holly (Steve) Jolley, Janet (Brian) Chamberlain, Suzanne (Lee) Roundy, Mary Lynne (Nathan) Miller, and Kristin (Preston) Porter; 30 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Colleen Hawkes. After graduating high school, Vernon joined the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S. Hancock, where he learned the skill of welding. She would spend her final years counseling troubled youth. Darwin was a farmer by trade. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com. A passionate supporter of SUU Thunderbird athletics, Mike enjoyed following and playing a number of sports, including basketball, golf, and swimming. Pat "Teeny" was born December 18, 1940, in Culver City, California. It was at the first football game of the season in the new Cougar Stadium that he met the love of his life. He had a collection of old 78 and 45 rpm records. She is remembered for her incredible science lessons and read-alouds of her favorite books. She is the last of her generation on both her side and Elvins. Throughout the years he served willingly in a number of callings, including Cub Master and secretary of the Young Mens Quorum. Brent was preceded in death by his parents (Edward and Julia), 3 siblings (Vince, Kathy, and Ed), and grandson (Paul). She spent her early years there and graduated from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up an endowed scholarship in his honor. They spent many years writing to each other before marrying in April of 1980 in the St. George, Utah temple. Leslie had a talent for making a house a home by filling it with beautiful items both inside and out. Stubby was proud to be an American and valued his rights. Although his grandson wont be able to remember him, his family will archive many pictures and videos of their short time together. Four more children were born, Bryan (deceased), Jeffrey (Robin), Keith (Paige) and Ryan (Trina). A few years after their marriage David and Lenni were introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to the service. Nothing got passed Kathy, she remembered everything down to the last detail. She was family oriented, a lover of babies and children, trivia, crosswords and was an excellent seamstress and cook. For those who wish to assist with funeral expenses an account has been set up at Mountain America Credit Union under the name Scott Stephens Memorial. He loved to serve those in the community and was always out helping others. He patiently pursued her affections until they were married on January 26, 2002 then later sealed in the St. George temple for time and all eternity. In Michael like fashion, he was able to get curbside delivery each Sunday from his niece Karlee. She had many interests, some of which were: bowling, square dancing, watching old movies, playing games, reading, and spending time with family. Jeff was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently being made an Elder. She worked as a secretary for U.S. Steel. He was a wonderful father and husband. Toward the end of his life, Pete found a blissful balance of spiritualism and his love his nature through his artistry. He touched many hearts and was appreciated for his service in the church as well as in the small community of Panguitch. Kay loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Martin joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1994 and was sealed to Marilyn in the St. George Temple in 1995. By the time the caseworker entered the Haights home, interviews had already been conducted with Tausha, the couples oldest daughter Macie, and a person familiar with the family. Friends and family may visit the evening of Friday, September 16 from 6 to 8 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W., Cedar City, UT). He loved to work with the youth of the church. The family would like to thank Dr. Mustufa T. Saifee, MD, Pulmonologist and the staffs of the CCU and ICU departments at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital for their excellent care and compassionate understanding. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mary Stubbs; 1 great-grandchild Oliver James Stubbs; brothers, Homer Stubbs, Howard Stubbs, Bobby Stubbs; sisters, Betty Perkins, mother and father-in-law, James Wood and Ruth Mackay Challis. Randy had a keen knowledge of just about everything. On July 4, 1977, he met Elaine Cottam Stephens and there were fireworks. As a family, they loved going out to eat, game nights and riding four-wheelers. Nearly 62 years in March 2023. She loved her family and spending time with them. She was born on the opening morning of the deer hunt, October 20, 1932, in Paragonah, Utah, to Joe and Hilma Robinson Lamoreaux. She loved to garden and continued to do so up to 6 days before her passing. She was a very successful Avon Lady and she also worked as a florist for fifty years. Pete loved the outdoors and was active in snow skiing, spelunking, horseback riding, camping, rock climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, and quarry jumping. Some would come to her for advice and comfort, even kids that werent her own called her mom and spent a lot of time in her home. His family was by his side after a valiant battle with cancer. They always accepted and embraced many and had unconditional love for all. Kim is survived by his wife Heidi Craft (of Cedar City, Utah), his four daughters and grandson JJ, his mother Karen (of St. George, Utah), his four siblings, Barry Craft (of Pleasant Grove, Utah) and Ben Craft, Robin Jones, and Eric Craft (of St. George, Utah), his father-in-law Jost Madrian (of Cottonwood Heights, Utah), and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Arnold Vitarbo, 86 years young, passed away on September 14, 2022 with his wife of 66 years, Fujie by his side. He was born February 17th, 1955, in San Gabriel, California to Alexander John Holmes and Ruth Mary Stott Holmes. For him, Beaver was Heaven. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. She was sealed for time and eternity to her childhood sweetheart, Glen Allen Montague on April 8, 1966 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were a dynamite duo in business, owning and operating the Old Mill Kitchen Store and Patti's Place Sandwich Shoppe. James Calvin Turnbaugh passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with his wife and his little dog by his side. He graduated from Cedar High School, and attended college at SUU. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always dreamed of taking his Sweetie Patti to visit Italy and was able to do that just six months before he passed. His children Shaun (McKell) Enoch, UT, Mekeisia Westwood (Wade) Circleville, UT, Kara Cedar City, UT, Tyson (Christa) Billings, MT, brother Stewart Cedar City, UT, sister Leslie (Robert) Nims Parowan, UT, and many nieces and nephews. He was born on March 5, 1931, at home in Mink Creek, Idaho, to Perry and Hannah Pearson, the eighth of nine children: older siblings Carmen, Douglas, Cecil, Thora, Roy, Ray, Thelma and younger sister, Colleen. The viewing will be Wednesday 9:30-10:30 prior to services. Robert loved to raise Quarter Horses and he loved to share his knowledge of horses with his family and others. She was greatly missed when her health did not allow her to continue serving there. They were a match made in heaven, like chocolate and peanut butteror Lemon Pepper andwellanything (according to Tom). Those who were unable to attend may view the service online. His brother Paul (Debbie) Hartman of Salt Lake City, UT and sisters Pat Waddle of Saint Louis, MO, Linda (Steve) Baxter of Ballwin, MO, Terri Lannino of Millburn, NJ, and Susan (Bob) Dean of Manchester, MO. Jimmaile is survived by her children, Debbie Morris of Cedar City, Utah, Ron Davis Jr. (Dodie) of San Jose, California and Matt Davis (Leticia) of Tucson, Arizona. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. She loved to do various types of crafts, like sewing, crocheting, ceramics, and toll painting. The family would like to thank the kind staff of Stonehenge Skilled Nursing Facility and the Canyon Hospice team for helping take care of Dad at the end of his journey on this earth. Always a history buff, he became interested when he talked about the pioneers and genealogy. Her bird feeder was always full, and there was never a dog she did not adore or stray cat she did not want to adopt. Siblings: Lance and Locke Prestwich, both of Cedar City, Utah. Dottie was known locally for her Jimmy Germ presentations throughout the school district. Randy loved all facets of weather, the stars, planets, and the universe. She was born August 12, 1939, in Centerfield, Utah to Ellsworth Odell Jensen and Iona Fjeldsted Jensen. She served devotedly and tirelessly in all of her church callings, from Primary Teacher to Relief Society President. She attended schools in Parowan and after high school graduation attended BAC. Vernon was born in Springville Utah to Lowell Dean Singleton and Hope Dickinson Stillman. Juaneta worked at Cedar Middle School as a lunch lady. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Helen Collins; brothers Arnold, Donny and Billy. Interment was at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Funeral Services (2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah). He grew fast. He would cut his own hair using two mirrors and was very precise about it. He graduated from Rochester (Minnesota) High School. Jim was the seventh of ten children born to Jesse William and Maria Clara Aldaz Mortensen. Darren traveled overseas and here in the United States as he served, but he was always surprising his family with little getaways. Dee and Sharyn lived in Cedar City, Utah from 1981 to 1990. He grew up and lived his life to the fullest in the area that he loved. Together they traveled to Mt. This was his career most of his life until sold his business. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Sandra (Wells) Webster, Hollie (Doug) Urie, Colleen Blackner (deceased) and Wade McDonough. He gets angry and kind of goes crazy, said a then 14-year-old Macie. Connie has 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren. Six months later they were engaged, and Gayle was drafted into the army. All Rights Reserved, Two weeks before Michael Haight killed his family, DCFS was in his home investigating allegations of threats and abuse, Warrant: Neighbors, not law enforcement, discovered slain Enoch family, A small communitys shock after murder-suicide leaves 8 family members dead, Police report from slain Enoch family details allegations of abuse, controlling behavior, Seven caskets in southern Utah: In our community, we are strong and we are here for each other. He also really liked to draw and paint. He repaired old saddles and made beautiful leather belts and tack. He was born in Hayward, California, on October 13th, 1990, to Daniel Alexander Weber and Christine Catherine Corson. In one instance, Macie told a caseworker that her dad said he ought to beat her head in. Devin left behind his mother, Christy Papworth (Lynn), His older brother Christopher, his big-little sister Crystal Schomburg (Clay), his identical twin brother Curtis, youngest brother Andrew, and his niece Kairi Weber. Local obituaries for Washington County, Utah. She died from complications of breast cancer that we thought she had beaten 25 years ago, but it reared its Read More, St. George, Utah - Devin Lee Chadburn (Rustad), 19, passed away in St. George, Utah on February 17, 2023. Tamie was born June 5th, 1958, in Cedar City, Utah to Talmage and Yvonne McDonough. Duane was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many teaching callings in the Sunday School organization, Branch President, Stake Missionary and temple worker in the Vernal and Cedar City temples. There they served the people of Wilmar, Minnesota, with love and compassion. Michael had a kind heart and a contagious laughter. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1974-1976 in Pocatello, Idaho. He also owned and operated a gas station on Main Street and a Golf Driving Range on North Main. Meredith was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan on July 5, 2020, two sons, Tom and Adam, her parents, and brother, Michael. After teaching and being a school counselor for two years at Manti High School, Dean again returned to BYU to obtain a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Psychology. On Dec. 30, Michael Haight searched on Google: Can you hear a gunshot in a house? and Can neighbors hear gunshots? Five days later, the entire family was found dead. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Lillian Ruth Smith (Russell), Marjorie Alice Dec (John), Lois Valera Thompson. The Bellamy girls were known in the town of Vincennes for their beauty and fun personalities. He worked as a state trooper, K-9 unit, alcohol beverage control and enforcement, Department of Transportation, Disaster and Emergency Services, and so much more. In later years, he started his own electrical contracting company and became a member of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association). Jerry is survived by his children Tresa (Dave) Robinson of Circleville, Ut, Keith (Renon) Savage of Cedar City, Ut, Tracy Savage of Cedar City, Ut, 9 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com. Dave gave 25 years of service to the Los Angeles City Fire Department as a firefighter, Engineer, and Paramedic. They had two children together, Thomas Burke and Kathrynne. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Laura Goulding; and his children: Robert (Kim) Julander, Panguitch; David (Jenny) Julander, Enoch; Susan Julander, Enoch; 11 grandchildren and 4 8/9 great-grandchildren; siblings: Carol (George) Greenalgh, Murray; Lynn (Bernadine) Julander, Monroe; and Janice (John) Schena, Richfield. From 1996-1997, she and Paul served in the Stockholm Sweden Temple. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was sealed to Sharon in 1963. As he put his hand up to block the child from advancing, records say, he hit Macies face, causing her to bite through her lip. She and her husband retired to Cedar City, UT in 1998. Pete was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. A true champion, he fought his way out of the NICU to come home perfectly healthy with his loving parents after only 2 1/2 weeks. Please come to share your memories of John. She was born on January 30, 1955, to Joseph Marie Chavez and Almira Read More, Avid outdoorsman, John Boyd Baldwin passed away Nov. 12, 2022 after 78 years of a beautiful journey, as he called it. Robert married Norma Jean Gallaher on March 29, 1993 in Cedar City, Utah. She in turn served in various teaching and leadership positions in Scouting, 4-H, and the Church. Randy is survived by his sons, Brandon Scott Whitney (Tamara), Georgia, Brian William Whitney, Georgia, brother Larry A. Whitney (Rexene), Greeley, CO, and his twin sister, Linda A. Whitney (Willy Steenburgen), Cedar City, UT, 3 nephews, and 8 grandchildren. During this time, Dean represented Utah for three years as an ACT Corporation member, did ACT research, ran the testing program, and started the CLEP program. She married Raymond E. Bennett on June 11, 1970, in the Manti Temple. Search and view our obituaries below to contribute or view the messages and tributes left by others. She had the gumption to get through this third bout, but her body finally said, Enough.. She especially loved working with the young people in Primary, Sunday School and Young Women's. He constructed houses for two decades before a crash in the housing market caused him look for other business opportunities. His family moved further south to Cyprus, California for junior and senior high years. Kent really never recovered from his fathers death and there was an element of sadness deep inside of him. Bud worked several jobs early on including the Utah International Iron Mines where he operated heavy equipment and worked as an electricians helper. He was born December 4, 1926, in Enoch, Utah to Millard Jay and Pearl Halterman. She will forever be a presence & angel in our lives. Doug will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He graduated from Cedar High and was married shorty after to Lynda Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his wife ReNee, his parents, 5 brothers, Jay, Eugene, George, Richard and Frank as well as 4 sisters, Thora, Lynette, Barbara and Susanne. All who were present knew he connected with heaven. His heart broke when she passed away last year. He loved portrait work, micro nature, and nature landscapes. He was then drafted during the Vietnam War, where he was fortunately sent to Germany. They both returned to the United States, Nancy to Cedar City and Francisco to Colorado. Although Joan was generally always a dutiful rule follower, she saw someone who caught her eye. She always had a smile, a kind word, and a funny story to share. W. Christensen, and her mother, Frances Erickson Christensen. The attack came two weeks after Tausha Haight had filed for divorce, officials said. She married Paul Swenson Reid on November 13,1951, and had 4 children. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. Fernlee Adams Bryant passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, at his home in Cedar City UT. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar Rock Church (75 E Center, Cedar). He was the "Designated Examiner" for the Utah State Division of Mental Health and was Chairman of the Peer Review Committee. Anyone seeking help should call The National Domestic Violence Hotline, a free and confidential hotline available 24/7 that can be reached on 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224. Nothing gave Leslie greater joy than being with her family. Peter is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings: Rex; Clint; Bladen; Venice; and Sylvia; and his beloved dog Clyde. She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Ira; her son, Anthony Steven Reynolds; her favorite canine son, Max; her parents and siblings; a granddaughter, Betsy Carpenter; a grandson, Cristian Luke Lashinske; and two sons in law, Dennis Carpenter and Bo Heath. In 1972 he moved to Moab, Utah where he owned an auto repair shop, an automotive machine shop and actively supported local racers. Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2018. Interment was in Cedar City Cemetery next to her beloved Max and Jrayden. He is survived by his parents (Lewis and Melissa); brothers: Edward (Liz) Dover, John (Elizabeth) Dover, James (Jennie) Dover, Richard Dover, and sisters: Elizabeth (Patrick) Hill, Kathryn (Zach) Jones. After attending Panguitch High for 2 years he went back to Monroe for his senior year.