OBITS: The Spectrum 9 Dec 2004; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Delaine Waters
Delaine Jones Waters returned to her Heavenly Father with her loving children
at her side on December 1, 2004 in Cape Coral, Florida, where she lived with
her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and David Stevenson. She was born in
Cedar City, Utah on June 10, 1930 to Thomas Grant and Mabel Geneva Robb Jones.
She married Richard Austin McBride and later divorced. She then married
William A. Waters, who died September 26, 1998 and is buried in the Paragonah
Cemetery.
After the death of William, Dee moved to Irvine, California to live with her
daughter Christine and her husband Dave, and moved with them to Florida in
2001. She was a retired floral shop owner.
Delaine is survived by her son Richard Vernon (Kay) McBride of St. George,
Utah; daughter Christine (David) Stevenson of North Fort Myers, Florida; three
grandsons whom she cherished so much, Davin Lahari McBride of Costa Mesa,
California, Glenn Richard Cuevas of Orange, California and William Steven
Cuevas of Costa Mesa, California; stepgrandchildren Mark Hancey of St. George,
Utah, Dean (Angell) Hancey of St. George, Utah, Denise Dalton (Mica Scalise),
Annette (Jose) Sioson and Dana (Misty) Stevenson; stepgreatgrandchildren
Chance Hancey, Chad Hancey, Brock Dalton, Brogan Scalise, Ashley Scalise,
Jordan Scalise, Kyliegh Hancey, Kelsie Moniz and Alexis Sioson. She is also
survived by siblings Thomas Grant (Conita) Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada, Javene
Gordon of Lewiston, Idaho and Dale (Jolene) Smith of Midvale, Utah. She was
preceded in death by her parents Grant and Geneva Jones, Stepmother Iras
Jones, husband Bill Waters, grandson Scott Hancey, brothers Albert Jones and
Warren Smith, sister Margie Bess, and niece Cindy Bess.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the
Parowan 1st and 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, 87 West Center, Parowan, Utah. Viewing
will be held at the Church from 10:00-10:45 AM. Burial will follow services at
the Paragonah Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab, Utah.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the National
Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100, New York, New York 10016.
They can be found on the Web at www.kidney.org/ funds/makegift.cfm. 

Gordon Mitchell Adams
Las Vegas, NV -- Gordon Mitchell Adams, age 60, passed away November 15, 2004,
at his home in Las Vegas, NV. He was born August 10, 1944, in Cedar City, UT,
to D Watson and Veda Mitchell Adams of Parowan, UT. He married Brenda
Chamberlain July 28, 1967, in the St. George Temple. They later divorced, but
from their union came three beautiful children: Jared, Scott, and Brigette.
Gordon loved his children very much.
Gordon was reared and attended school in Parowan, UT. He later attended
Southern Utah State College and Brigham Young University. From 1964-66, he
served a mission in Western Canada for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
Gordon enjoyed a wide variety of occupations during his lifetime. He and his
wife, Brenda, owned and operated the Parowan Dairy Freeze for nine years. In
1984, he, along with his brothers, developed the Copper Chase Condominiums at
Brian Head Ski Resort. Gordon's diverse talents contributed to his remarkable
and succesful career in law enforcement. He was a patrolman and detective with
both Clark County and Iron County Sheriff's Departments for a total of twelve
years. He then became a surveillance investigator, director, and supervisor
for several major Las Vegas hotels. He was employed with Griffin
Investigations since 1989 and held the position of manager at the time of his
death. He served as Regional Director for both the Nevada and Utah Peace
Officer's Association and as the State Pistol Committe Chairman with the Utah
Police Officers.
Gordon was a superior marksman, entering in many handgun and distance shooting
competitions with championship status.
Gordon loved his hometown, his family, and his numerous friends. He was
precise, decisive, and intelligent. He said what he meant and did what he
said. He loved outdoor recreation with his sons and brothers, especially
fishing, hunting, and auto racing. Gordon's influence and superior talents
were deelpy respected. He affected many along his life's journey and he will
be greatly missed.
He is survived by his children, Jared Adams, of Las Vegas, NV, Scott (Sandra)
Adams, of Hurricane, UT, and Brigette Adams, of Parowan, UT; two grandsons,
Miguel, of Hurricane, UT, and William Daniel, of Parowan, UT; brother, Rodney
(Colleen) Adams, of Parowan, UT; and sister, Sonya (Duane) Lamoreaux, of St.
George, UT; and friend, Blue Ash, of Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death
by his parents and brother, Richard Mitchell Adams.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. in
the Parowan Third and Fourth Ward Chapel, 90 S. Main, Parowan, UT. A gathering
will be held prior to services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel.
Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery.
Arrangements are made under the direction of W. Russell Atkin, Spilsbury
Mortuary, (435) 6732454.
Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences online at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. 

Carlyle Stirling
Leeds -- Carlyle Stirling, 76, returned to his Heavenly Father Dec. 7, 2004
while at home surrounded by his loved ones, after a valiant battle with lung
cancer. Carlyle was born on June 30, 1928 to Marguerite McMullin and Joseph
Stirling in Leeds, UT and lived his entire life there. He attended school in
Leeds through the eighth grade and graduated from Woodward Jr. High, Dixie
High and Dixie Jr. College in St. George, UT. Later he graduated from the
College of Southern Utah with his Bachelor's degree, and received a Master of
Education degree from the University of Utah.
Carlyle married Geraldine Hafen, April 12, 1951 in Santa Clara, UT. Their
marriage was later solomnized in the St. George Temple, February 13, 1958. He
always remarked that Geraldine was a great influence for good throughout their
married life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2001
by going on a cruise to Hawaii and having a family reunion. They did a lot of
traveling in their later years. They traveled the world together on several
cruises, their last trip was to Russia this past August.
He served many years on the Town Council in Leeds, and as a Director of the
Leeds Water Co. Carlyle served the Lord faithfully, serving in two bishoprics
and as Bishop of the Leeds Ward for over seven years. He also served in the
Washington Stake High Council, and as the first Stake President of the newly
created Washington West Stake for eight and a half years, (later renamed the
St. George Pine View Stake). He was released due to his poor vision from
macular degeneration. He also was a home teacher for many years, Sunday School
President, Secretary of Mutual, and many other callings.
He worked in the uranium and silver mines in Silver Reef in the 1950's for
about seven years, and was advanced to the position of mine foreman.
He taught school in the Washington County School district for 30 years. He
taught at the East and West Elementary, the Middle School, and the Woodward
Sixth Grade Center. He served as the President of the Washington County
Education Association, and was also chosen by his peers to be leader of the
productivity model at the Woodward Sixth Grade Center. He was a well respected
educator and influenced the lives of many children.
Carlyle loved the outdoors, going deer hunting, fishing, farming, and raising
cattle and fruit on his farm. He was always a man of his word, and was
completely fair and honest in all his dealings. He was very generous to his
neighbors and friends, often delivering them fruit and produce from his
garden. His good sound advice was sought by many, as was his knowledge of
Leeds and the surrounding area. Carlyle loved his wife, children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much.
Carlyle is survived by his wife of 53-1/2 years; five children: Dr. Mack
Stirling and wife, Dixie, of Traverse City, MI; Lloyd Stirling of Payson, UT;
Colleen Gardner and husband Dr. Bronson Gardner of Garfield Hts., OH; Curtis
Stirling and wife, Kay, of South Jordan, UT; and Carol Whitmer and husband,
Ronald of Leeds, UT; 16 grandchildren: Karla, Marci, Adrienne, Kristin, Janet,
Grant, Brian, Kevin, Mark, Spencer, Todd, Danielle, Stacey, Justin, Michelle,
and Stephanie; six great-grandchildren: Seth, Alexis, Todd Jr., Sydney,
Berkley, Trey. He is also survived by his brother, Harold, and half brother,
Ross McMullin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stanford
Stirling.
The family would like to thank hospice for their loving care, especially
Susuan, Claudia, Helen, and Kymbra.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004, 11 a.m., Leeds Ward
Chapel, Leeds, UT. A viewing will be held Friday, December 10, 6-8 p.m.,
Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT and Saturday,
9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Leeds Chapel. Interment will be in
the Leeds Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf Web site at
www.metcalfmortuary.com. 

John Clair Stanford
'Forever Loved'
John Clair Stanford, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed
away December 6, 2004 surrounded by members of his family. He courageously
fought the ravages of diabetes for 11 years. He met his challenge with great
faith, strength and determination that characterized his life.
John was born October 9, 1939 in Bell, California. His heritage was centered
in Ogden/Hooper area of Utah. He was the only son of Thelborn James (Bun)
Stanford and Norma Verness Belnap.
His education was in Calfornia. Among his early achievements, he served as
Student Body President in 1957 at La Puente High School. As school President
he fought for prayer in the assemblies and was an advocate against crime and
gangs on campus. He was a track star and loved all sports. He attended Mt. Sac
College in Walnut, California.
He began his career in the J. C. Penney Co. in 1958 at the West Covina Store.
Because of his skills a qualifications he became their first Operations
Manager. In his 23 years with Penny's he opened large stores in Bountiful,
Utah, Boulder, Colorado, Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida. John married Peggy
Sprunger Forester in Boca Raton, Florida July 16, 1976. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on July 8, 1980. Together they
blended seven children from previous marriages. John and Peggy were married
for 281/2 years.
After leaving Penneys, they moved to Salt Lake City in 1982 where he was
employed by ZCMI. During his 13 years with ZCMI he worked in the downtown
store, Cottonwood and St. George where he was the store manager. While in St.
George, John served as President of the Retail Merchants Association, served
in The Chamber of Commerce, was on The Downtown Redevelopment Board and served
as co-chairman on Dixie Medical Jubilee House Committee. He taught many
seminars, workshops and classes in the areas of security and retail management
for The Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants Association and Dixie College.
John then returned to Salt Lake to manage the ZCMI flagship store downtown. He
was always proud of "America's First Department Store", and loved his
associates, whom he considered as family. Especially close to his heart was
The Tiffin Room.
In 1980 John co-authored a book on retail, "American Dream Realized." Since
his illness in 1994 to present, he was never able to return to ZCMI, but
achieved other things: including partnering a small retail store, "Mirage of
Utah", authored a retail program for a community college, guest lecturer for a
class at Westminster College, and stayed in touch with the world by learning
the computer with the help of his sons. His wonderful mind was clear to the
end. He was vocal on politics and religion and loved both.
Most special to him were his children, he loved talking with his grandchildren
and lived for their hugs.
A dedicated member of The LDS Church, even through hard times, he served
faithfully wherever called, including Young Men's President, Home Teacher,
Elders Quorum President, High Priest Group Leader, Counselor in Bishopric and
stake presidency, taught early morning seminary, Gospel Doctrine and was Stake
Mission Pres. He was ordained a High Priest at age 23.
Surviving are his loving wife, Peggy and children: Jeffery, Salt Lake, Lori
(Rick) Warburton, Tremonton, Lonny (Jessica) Saratoga Springs, Glen(Chanin),
Washington D.C., Michael (Charla), SLC, Stephanie (Jay) Harrison, SLC,
stepson, Christopher (Lori) Forester, Florida; stepdaughter, Stephanie
Forester (deceased) 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sisters, Roma
Anderson (deceased) Marian (Bill) Felt, Aumsville, OR, niece, Sheryl (Manuel)
Ortiz, Irwindale, Cal. Many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Love to his friends at ZCMI, Church, Central Valley Dialysis, LDS Hospital,
neighbors, long loved friends and caring doctors & nurses.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Forestview Ward, 1111 E. Charlton Avenue (2815 So.). Family and friends may
call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple,
and at the ward one hour prior to services. Interment, Hooper Cemetery. 

Hugh Ensign Thomas
St. George -- Hugh Ensign Thomas, 84, passed away December 6th, 2004, quietly
at home. Hugh was born in Gannett Idaho, July 7th, 1920. He was born to
Elizabeth Irene Bailey and William Ensign Thomas. He graduated from Jordan
High in Sandy, Utah. He joined the CCC in 1939 then the AirCorp in the 18th
pursuit squadron till September 1945.
He married Beatrice Vivian Turner in 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hugh
Retired from McCullough div. of Varion in 1985. He is preceded in death by his
wife Bea , who passed away in 1991.
Survivors include brother, Jerry Thomas, CA, Sisters Joyce Anderson and Joan
Johnson, stepdaughter, Wilma Spivack, of Syracuse Utah, Step Grandchildren,
Pamela Spivack, Jim Spivack, Gay Treadwell.