OBITS: The Spectrum 27 Dec 2004; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Freda Pauline Fesler
SPRINGDALE, Utah -- Freda Pauline Fesler, age 75, passed away peacefully
Friday, December 24, 2004, at Legacy House in St. George, Utah. Freda was born
December 23, 1929, in Waggoner, Oklahoma to Jesse and Bessie Mae Stacey West.
She married Leo L. Fesler, in January of 1947 in Colton, California.
Freda was raised in Oklahoma and California. She lived her adult life in
California until 1976 when she and Leo moved to Springdale. Freda managed the
family Silk Screening business in California and after moving to Springdale
worked at Zion's National Bank. She enjoyed music and loved to dance. In her
younger years, she and Leo used to be the best jitterbug dancers in the
neighborhood.
Freda is survived by her brother, Frankie (Wanda) Stacey, of Waggoner, OK; her
daughter-in-law, Patricia Fesler, of Springdale, UT; grandchildren, Jim
(Shawna) Fesler, of Las Vegas, NV, Tammy(Ryan) Steglich, of Hurricane, UT, and
Kim Fesler, Springdale, UT; also eight great-grandchildren, Carissa, Ashlee,
Brittney, Josilyn, Jordan, Presley, Riley and Maicey.
Graveside services will be held, Tuesday, December 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., at
the Jolley-Gifford Cemetery in Springdale, Utah. Per Freda's wishes no viewing
will be held. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary,
110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1070 W.
1600 S. Bldg. B., St. George, UT 84770. 

Richard Denny Linford
Richard Denny Linford, age 63, died Dec. 21 of Cancer. He was Born March 10,
1941 in Panguitch, Utah.
Richard resided in Las Vegas, Nevada with wife of 45 years Blanche Duggins,
where he was the owner and operator of Image Sign.
Richard is survived by wife Blanche, children -- Ilene Linford, Kelly Linford,
Lynn‚ McConnell and 6 grandchildren all of Las Vegas. Brothers and Sisters;
Henry (Jean) Linford, Lucille (Sterling) Jackson, Flora (Chuck) Neagle,
Caroline, Roger Linford, Linda (Elroy) Covington, Connie Stewart. Richard was
preceded in death by parents Denny and Mildred Linford, and sister Grace.
# Visitation will be Wed. Dec. 29th 12 to 3pm Services immediately following
at 3pm at Palm Mortuary 7600Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89123.

Virginia D. Reynolds
ST. GEORGE, UT -- Virginia D. Reynolds, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
December 21, 2004 in St. George, UT from Alzheimer's disease. Virginia was
surrounded by her devoted husband of 52 years, Bill, and her canine companion,
Susie.
Virginia was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 5, 1923. She was a
secretary for the United States Forest Service for many years. Virginia
married Bill Reynolds on February 7, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. She and
Bill retired to St. George in 1992.
Surviving family include her husband Bill; brother Don Drake of Lee Summit,
Missouri; nieces Pamela Bayles of Lee Summit and Karen LeFaver of Fenton,
Missouri.
Services were private and interment will be at a future date in Kansas City,
Missouri. 

Don F. Schmutz
Don F. Schmutz, age 86, died Saturday, December 25, 2004, at his home in St.
George surrounded by his loved ones. He did not want it said that he fought a
courageous and valiant battle with cancer, but that he was mad as hell and
went out kicking and screaming.
He was born October 14, 1918, in St. George to Wilford A. and Martha
Foremaster Schmutz. He married Merlene Lovell on September 29, 1951, in the
St. George Temple. He graduated from Dixie High School, Dixie College and
Brigham Young University. He served in the Philippines during World War II.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served as a missionary in the Spanish American Mission. In his later years, he
and Merlene served in the California San Fernando Mission. He served as a
bishop's counselor, as a ward clerk, as a member of the Stake High Council and
was a teacher in the different auxiliaries of the Church.
He was a third generation farmer in the Washington Fields for over 60 years.
He was active in civic and community affairs. He served on the Soil
Conservation Board, both on the local and state levels. He was president of
the Farm Bureau, he served as a board member, vice president and president of
the Washington Canal Company. He was also chairman of the Washington County
Weed Board.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, five children: Merri Lee and Terrill
Colvin, of Enterprise, Becky and Kim Hafen, of St. George, Neil and Cathy
Schmutz, of Oak City, Sherry and Scott Truman of Enterprise, and Susan and
Karl Ashby of Washington; 23 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
sister-in-law, Verna Schmutz, of St. George; sister, Janice and LeRoy Nisson,
of St. George; bothers, Richard and Miriam Schmutz, of St. George, William J.
and Georgia Lou Schmutz ,of Kanab, and Clare and Georgia Schmutz, of Las
Vegas. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Wilford Reed Schmutz; his
parents; and a brother, David Schmutz.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at
the Washington Fields Stake Center, 3285 S. 770 W., Washington, UT.
Visitations will be held Tuesday, December 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Spilsbury Mortuary, and again Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to
services, at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the St. George City
Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary,
(435) 673-2454.