OBITS: The Spectrum 20 Dec 2004; St. George, Washington co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: St. George The Spectrum http://www.thespectrum.com Lois Minnie Eriksson Cannon St. George, Utah -- Lois Minnie Eriksson Cannon passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Dixie Regional Medical from conditions related to age. She is survived by her husband of 63 years George Richards Cannon, her children George Richards Cannon, Jr., Hugh McKinley Cannon (Bonnie), Erik Jenne Cannon (Camille), Robert Angus Cannon, Christopher Qualye Cannon (Tina), Laurel Louise Cannon Rogers (Lynn), Donald Eriksson Cannon (Lorilee), a sister Margaret Helen Eriksson, a brother Robert McKinley Eriksson, a sister Mary Louise Eriksson, 35 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Her father Erik McKinley Eriksson, mother Minnie Louise Reuber Eriksson, and daughter Ann Eriksson Cannon preceded her in death. Lois was born July 14, 1922 in her grandparents home in Odebolt Iowa. After moving a couple of times in Iowa she moved to southern California when she was seven. She grew up there and at age 18 was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by her future husband. She joined the church at that time and has since served in various positions. She has been employed in a variety of jobs including a career with the U.S. Postal Service where she retired in 1977. Of all her accomplishments, nothing was more satisfying to her than her eight children and the accompanying grand children and great grandchildren. She leaves them a legacy of faith, love and service. Funeral services for her will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 3 p.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation at 100 North Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0249. Condolences may be sent through our Web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Louise Cannon Corrigan Kanab, Utah -- Louise Audrey Cannon Corrigan, age 76, passed away December 18, 2004 in St. George, Utah. Born January 24, 1928 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Louise Fuchs and George Cannon. She married John Thomas Corrigan, November 27, 1948 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He died November 11, 1984. She enjoyed being a librarian in the county library and gave it her all. She worked for the Parks and Recreation in Elizabeth. She was a great cook and was dedicated to her family. She loved her children, grand children, and great grandchild. Louise loved going to the Jersey shore with her dear husband to walk along the beaches and boardwalks. She is survived by her daughters; Joan (Richard) Welsh of Coppell, Texas, Virginia (Jeffrey) Schultz of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, son, Thomas (Lori) Corrigan of Fredonia, Arizona, sister, Charlotte Stevenson of Union, New Jersey, seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband John Corrigan, and brother George Cannon. There will be a viewing from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2004 at Mosdell Mortuary. Burial will be Wednesday, December 22, 2004 in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey under the direction of Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home. Philip W. Naylor 12/17/27 -- 12/17/04 Philip W. Naylor passed away December 17, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had just turned 77 years old. Born December 17, 1927 in Elgin, Illinois to Roy Dodge and Marion Gould Naylor. Married, Marilyn Kruse June 13, 1953 in Fort Lee, Virginia. Phil and Marilyn moved from Illinois to Laverkin, Utah in 1998. Phil served in the US Army and is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He worked as a Sales Consultant for Hills McAnna/Boeing. He was a collector of tools, and he loved fishing, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Phil is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn; his son Michael (Julie) of South Elgin, Illinois. Daughters: Rio-Anne Holt of Ladd, Illinois; Kathleen Schreiber of Elgin, Illinois; Wendy (Tom) Yilk of Genoa, Illinois and Karla Debruyne (Edward) of St. Charles, Illinois; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his sisters Bonnie Bagley of Sun City, Arizona; Phyllis Radde of Elgin, Illinois; Joyce Sanders of Memphis, Tennessee. Preceded in death by his brother. Directors, Garner Funeral Home.