Jim attended El Paso schools. Their courtship was brief (when you know, you know) and they were married on June 8th, 1979, in Beaver and later sealed in the St. George Temple. She always decorated for the holidays and went over the top as they were her favorite. The family is grateful for the many friends and neighbors who have been such a loving support. Surrounded by loved ones on both sides of the veil, she passed away peacefully in American Fork, Utah on December 28, 2022, after a brief infection & pneumonia. Her bumper sticker for many years said, I may be lost, but Im making record time. She explored her world, loving the beauty she saw in nature. Ted Allen Whitbeck, (60), returned to his heavenly home on May 20, 2022. He had an extensive firearm and mountain man collection. She grew up in Draper City, Utah and attended Jordan High School. In a follow-up tweet she described it as "gross" and noted "none of the obituary comments mention the victims.". A memorial service will be held on December 10, 2022, at 2pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City, UT). Reba had a unique and very creative mind. Mary Jane leaves a legacy of refinement, beauty, joy and service. Jess was very talented and could accomplish anything he put his mind to. Spilsbury is a trusted name in the funeral industry, and we are committed to giving each family our dignified personal touch. Marty was an avid sportsman and was proud to be a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He served the Church in many positions, including Bishop and Counselor in the Brigham City North Stake Presidency, and as a missionary with his wife on missions to Tanzania and Slovenia, as well as to the Family History Library in Salt Lake, and the Church property auditing division throughout the US. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at noon at the Cedar City 9th Ward Chapel (256 South, 900 West) in Cedar City, Utah. He attended and graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan. Dads work often took him away from home when the family was young, leaving Mom to manage on her own. We will miss our mother immensely, but we know she is having a grand reunion with our father and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Saturday August 27th, 10am, at the Cross Hollows Stake Center, (2830 W Cody Dr, Cedar City) Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. While doing her student teaching, she met Donald Cripps, they instantly fell in love and were married November 4th, 1988 in the St. George Temple. She graduated from Mayfair High School in Lakewood in 1963. Interment and dedication of the grave will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver located at 650 E 600 N following the funeral services. A Celebration of Read More, Mark Ira Ames returned to heaven on August 2, 2022 surrounded by family in St. George, Utah leaving his loving family and a strong legacy behind Read More, Dan Raymond Baker 1949-2022 Price-Beaver, UT"A Utah Man' Dan Raymond Baker, the heart of our family, passed away Monday afternoon in an accident doing what he loved most, working with his race horses in Wyoming. Other survivors include her cousins and great nieces and nephews. Her kind actions and service will be remembered and missed by many. He particularly enjoyed helping to establish the Pioneer Industrial Park which displays mainly farming equipment from Parowan's history. He earned his PhD in Agricultural Economics in 1996 from the University of California at Davis, and soon after, accepted a job offer from Southern Utah University to become a professor of Economics in the School of Business. He also owned and operated a gas station on Main Street and a Golf Driving Range on North Main. Our kind, loving, Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather, James Marion Tilman Jr., age 83, passed away on May 25, 2022, in Parowan, Utah. He wanted us to know we shouldnt be sad when he passed, that he felt he had led a good life, and he was looking forward to going and seeing family and friends that had passed before him. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. Many memories were made at Strawberry, Warm Springs, and Beaver Dam, where Donna and Jean Robb coordinated countless Easter Egg hunts that were enjoyed by numerous generations of children. Carmen had a huge heart and loved children. Again, the massacre was not mentioned, and neither was Haight. She peacefully passed away on February 17, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones Read More, Elwin K Davis, age 80, of St. George, Utah, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in St. George, Utah after a battle with pneumonia and Read More, Archie Iverson's passing on Saturday, February 18, 2023 has been publicly announced by Hughes Mortuary in Saint George, UT. Pauline was a very hard worker and was a great cook! She is proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Russ Stewart and her husband. Terri graduated from Parowan High School in 1976, after which she married David Clyde on June 11th 1976. Donnie was born on October 20, 1960, in Bellflower, California, to Herschel and Joan Blount. She also served for a time on the Cedar City Beautification Committee. She was preceded in death by her parents. The Deseret News obtained nearly 50 pages of records from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services after a public records request that was originally denied. Ada is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, son Kennith, grandson Kevin, one sister and six brothers. Dottie forbade anyone from hunting her favorite deer there during the season. Brent grew up running the hills near Hatch, UT, working for the National Parks in Southern Utah, and playing a lot of really good basketball. The inclusion of outside agencies and resources is exercised on a case-by-case basis as warranted by the assessment of the circumstances, Fisher said. Right out of high school he joined the United States Navy and served in World War II. Nothing got passed Kathy, she remembered everything down to the last detail. She enjoyed cheering on the Denver Broncos and Utah Jazz, even though most of her family was cheering for the Dallas Cowboys! He was fun to be around. A viewing was held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Friday October 14th 2022 from 4pm-6pm. Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah 1316 S 400 E Suite A-3, St. George, UT (435) 986-2085 Send flowers. When complemented that she had raised a good family she would often respond Well, I dont know that I raised them, they just sort of grew up.. During their years of marriage, Bill and Rayola had two children together: Wayne and Winna. A group of young people leave the cemetery following graveside services in La Verkin, Washington County, for members of the Haight and Earl families. Jimmalie married her high school sweetheart, Ron Davis, in 1956. After struggling many years with chronic pain, Paul Lee Hardy, age 83 (1939-2022), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 4, 2022, in Enoch, Utah. The family will receive friends from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. This is a lot of words to honor others, and this is how Joan would have wanted her obituary written. Some of Annette and Sheridans memorable trips include going to pick Kris up at the conclusion of his mission in Ecuador, an RV tour through central Mexico, Hawaii, an Alaskan cruise, several trips to Midwest area antique tractor shows, and their trip of a lifetime to China. A viewing will be held at that same location at 11am. He was never without a book by his side and always credited his love of music and literature to his mother, Naida. He had a collection of old 78 and 45 rpm records. Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 @ 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Mom made Christmas magical for children and adults alike. Viewings were held on Friday, September 23 (6:00 8:00 P.M.) and Saturday, September 24 (9:30 10:30 A.M.) at the chapel at 256 S. 900 W. in Cedar City. Nicole Plough and (Isreal Rodriguez) of Parowan, Utah. He looked forward to the hunts each Fall. He told them all often and he told everyone he talked to about their accomplishments. Shannon Watts, who campaigns against gun violence and founded Moms Demand Action, shared a link to the obit on Twitter. Pams happy place was sitting at her sewing machine. Nothing gave Leslie greater joy than being with her family. On Jan. 4, three days before the case was originally due, he murdered his entire family. Southern Utah Mortuary Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Florence Rose Guyett Ivins, UT McMillan Mortuary McMillan Mortuary James Ott Age 84 On Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023, James Dale Ott,. Kenneth Edward Kenny Hart, age 86, of Cedar City, Utah passed away peacefully at home on June 14 after a recent severe neck injury and battle with cancer. 1,156 Results. It also emerged that a photo of Haight with his family had been doctored to replace him with what appears to be an image of Jesus on a fundraising page, of which the link was in the Earl family statement. Virginia Ginny May Wachuta Groke McHarg. She could have anyone doubled over in laughter after speaking to her for only a moment. Joans family is grateful to all of her caregivers, especially those at Sun Tree Hospice, and the Cedar City / St. George Intermountain Hospitals, and Southern Utah Mortuary. After high school, he went into his profession in the oil industry. Cremation is performed in strict accordance with professional standards and state laws. Her parents were Winfield Kilmer and Harriet Verkuyl Kilmer. He grew and he grew and he grew, and soon he towered over the other children his age. She enjoyed sewing and made many of her own clothes. All you really knew was that youd better be ready! Larry graduated from Parowan High School in 1958, where he loved playing football for the RAMS. She will forever be a presence & angel in our lives. Paul was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brother in laws Rick Williamson and Ralph Robinson. After Don joined the LDS church, they (and their first two children) were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity on August 25, 1962. Burton Lavoy Rust, a very special grandson Nathan Murie, and a daughter-in-law, Starr Murie. He would cut his own hair using two mirrors and was very precise about it. Steven Glade Stubbs blessed the lives of those around him with his faith, his humor, his passions, and his graceful manor. They encouraged her to make a safety plan. He worked there for Farnsworths until the business changed hands, then he continued there while it was Griffiths Chevrolet. He was transferred to Cedar City, Utah by the seminary program in 1975 and taught seminary at Cedar City High School for three years. And when he was not taking pictures for the yearbook, he loved hiking in nature and taking pictures, capturing the beauty of flowers and leaves as they turned colors. Four children were born to that union, and later, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren (and two on the way). She would say, "Not bad for an only child". Grandkids Gage, Thristian, Skyler, Justin, Serenity, Ashton, Kyrsten, Kailee, Kadence, Jayden, Evelen, Justice David and Aria. Ted met Patti in the year 2000 when they became good friends. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. There he would make many life-long friends serving as a cook, a skill he would continue to hone and enjoy throughout his life. Her favorite place was either at the family cabin on Cedar Mountain or her home surrounded by her family. As a child Jerry learned the value of hard work farming and ranching in Antimony, Utah, with his dad. She was one of four daughters who lost their mother at an early age in the same house in Kanab where she would later raise her seven children with her devoted husband Robert Norman Boardman. Dean Carter's passing has been publicly announced by Southern Utah Mortuary - Milford . As a young child, John would follow his dad around and earned the nickname, Buddy, which in his teen years evolved to Bud, then to John as he matured. He started working construction, and other jobs, while starting his family in Indiana. He has 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Doug will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. Reba Anne Webster Schoppmann passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 83. When her nurses training was complete she was slated to join the army, but World War II ended and her service in the military was no longer required. She was sealed to Arnold H. Mellor on September 14, 1957, in the Utah St. George Temple. He was the best of all of us. From each marriage, he gained his greatest treasures, his children. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Craig Beatty (Cedar City, Utah), born in Salt Lake City, Utah, who passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. His sense of humor was legendary. He was born on May 12, 1939, in Las Vegas, Nevada to James Marion and Florence Marian Schmidt Tilman. He attended College of Southern Utah (now SUU) and graduated from Utah State University, where he majored in Accounting. Randy had a keen knowledge of just about everything. After serving in the Army from 1958-1960 stationed in Korea, Kenny participated in the heyday of drag racing as a racer and mechanic, raced motorcycles in the California desert, owned an auto repair shop and worked as a heavy equipment operator. Donna loved her family and she showed this each day. The funeral was held Monday August 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing previous to that at 1:00 p.m. Interment was in the Paragonah Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Dee and Sharyn lived in Cedar City, Utah from 1981 to 1990. He enjoyed being financial clerk for many years, Sunday School president, and he loved home-teaching. David Jay Boudreau, 67, passed away June 7, 2022, at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He also appreciated the heritage and culture of his Celtic ancestry; especially the music. She worked many hours with her siblings and parents on their family farm in the fields, garden and kitchen. He was born Feb. 21, 1946 in St. George, Utah to Virginia Latimer and Cecil Blake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jubilee Home II, located in St. George Regional Hospital, St. George, Utah. There will be a viewing held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Wednesday, May 18, from 6-8 pm and again at the Enoch West Stake Center (3575 N Minersville Hwy, Enoch, UT) on Thursday May 19, from 9-10:30 am with the funeral service following at 11 am. They also lived in Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Kim was always working towards an achievement. Online condolences can be sent at mortuary.org. 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). 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. "In place of political advocacy, we would encourage reporting about the value of all human life, the great works of God that can render a forgiving heart, how religion can heal and enlarge our capacity for love, and a return to foundational principles of peace within our nation. She was ready to fight again as she was going to live to be an old lady. Funeral services were held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward Building (50 S 100 W Parowan, UT 84761). Brent Turek is a husband, father, brother and friend, who dedicated his life to the care of those around him. Gaytha worked side by side with Joe on the farm and later as they ran the Delano Motel together. Glenna graduated from Richfield High School in 1950 and made her way to Cedar City to attend college at Branch Agricultural College where she earned an associate degree. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, at the Enoch 5th Ward Building, 2233 East Village Green Road, Enoch, Utah, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call Friday morning 9:30 to 10:30 prior to services. Sandra (Wells) Webster, Hollie (Doug) Urie, Colleen Blackner (deceased) and Wade McDonough. He got into trouble when they floated up in the wash. Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 E 700 S, St. George, Utah (435) 674-5000 We love you Papa Tom, and may the water in Heaven be even half as good as it is Beaver! While she was still a student at North Cache High School, Annette met Sheridan Hansen from the neighboring farming community of Amalga. He is survived by his wife and children as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Rae was an instructor of graduate courses at UNLV and a guidance counselor with the Clark County School District, counseling children at John C. Fremont Junior High School. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks for donations to Sun Tree Hospice in Cedar City UT, to whom they are grateful for kind and compassionate care at the end of her life. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been an extremely important part of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Helen Collins; brothers Arnold, Donny and Billy. A viewing was held on Monday December 19, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W Cedar City, UT), and on Tuesday December 20, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30am at the Garden Park Ward in Enoch (451 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). Serenity Funeral Home Of Southern Utah - Ever Loved An obituary for a man who police believe murdered his wife and children before killing himself went viral after it didn't mention the massacreand portrayed him as a loving family man. Dave gave 25 years of service to the Los Angeles City Fire Department as a firefighter, Engineer, and Paramedic. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. He loved playing cards, telling jokes, reminiscing, and drinking Mountain Dew. After their marriage, Scott and Elaine lived briefly in Cedar before settling down in nearby Enoch where they raised their three children. After retirement they moved back to Cedar City where she lived for the remainder of her life. Tausha Haight, her 17-year-old daughter Macie, 12-year-old daughter Brilee, 7-year-old twins Sienna and Ammon, 4-year-old son Gavin and Heights mother Gail Earl were laid to rest in the La Verkin City Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Mike worked for several years for a private law firm in Salt Lake City. Together they traveled to Mt. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, brother-in-law John, brother-in-law Mark, nephew Dix, and her parents Howard and Agnes Arns. He loved spending time at Joshua Tree National Park, looking up at the stars at night, sitting by a campfire, and going on hikes and exploring. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed playing video and board games with them. Two weeks later on Jan. 4, 2023, the home turned into a horrific crime scene after Michael Haight shot and killed his five children 4-year-old Gavin, 7-year-old twins Sienna and Ammon, 12-year-old Brilee, and 17-year-old Macie as well as 40-year-old Tausha and her mother, 78-year-old Gail Earl. Her favorite callings were teaching Relief Society and Visiting Teaching. Norm and Glennis lived briefly in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas before they settled in Kanab. Throughout her career and work life, she actively supported her husbands passion for archery, which took her many places to visit and live. A viewing was held Monday December 5, 2022, from 9:30-10:30am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W). 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. The number of her direct descendants will soon exceed her age, with 7 children - David (Angela) Boardman of South Jordan, Utah, SusAnn (Marc) McLemore of Cedar City, Utah, Richard (Susan) Boardman of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sabrina (Darin) Daniel of Plain City, Utah, Steven (Brenda) Boardman of Oak City, Utah, Brenda Lee (Charles) Percival of Roosevelt, Utah, and Alan (Erika) Boardman of Social Circle, Georgia; 34 grandchildren and soon to be 47 great-grandchildren. Prior to performing interviews, DCFS considers all available information to assess the safety and associated risks.