OBITS: The Spectrum 27 Apr 2005; 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 Harold Pulaski Cahoon 1921 ~ 2005 Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 83, passed away on April 24, 2005 unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage. He was born November 24, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Boyd Cahoon, Sr. and Marion Vera Carlson. He graduated from Granite High School and the University of Utah. He received an MA, from the University of Washington, and PhD from the University of Utah. One day while sitting in a cherry tree, he saw a beautiful girl. With a cheery greeting, "Hey girlie do you want some cherries?" he met Priscilla Johnson. They were married on March 20, 1943 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. They were happily married for 62 years. He lived in Salt Lake City and retired to Washington City, Utah. A dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is survived by his loving wife and children, Harvey (Elizabeth), Ann (daughter-inlaw), Marion Searle (Clark), Bradly (Barbara) and Wendy Pettit (Lee), sisters, Jane Hansen and Grace Ebert; twenty-seven grandchildren and sixteen greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Gary B. Cahoon, and brother, John B. Cahoon, Jr. Harold's career and passion was brick manufacturing. Under his leadership Interstate Brick Company, founded by his grandfather, expanded and moved to the present facility in West Jordan, Utah. He led a life of service in organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, United States Marine Corp (WWII veteran), Rotary International, LDS church (three missions), the Mormon Battalion, Sons of the Utah Pioneers and the Washington City Historical Society. He was an avid reader and researcher. He published several books on the early settlers of Washington City, Utah. Through his efforts many monuments to early southern Utah pioneer men and women have been dedicated. His friendly style gave him rapport with people from all walks of life. Harold was a genuine friend to the highest dignitary or the laborer in the plant. All will remember his many stories filled with counsel and advice. He deeply loved his family and was zealously dedicated to creating countless treasured memories including family campouts, pheasant hunts, church historical site tours, and numerous trips to Southern California with all the children, grand children, and great-grand children. He had a fervent testimony of Christ and His church. He demonstrated it by giving generously, raising a family strong in the gospel, and donating countless hours of service to his church and to those less fortunate. Many of his most thoughtful acts were done anonymously. Harold was frank in his positions on virtually any topic and was uncompromising in completing a task. His word was his bond. On the day he passed away he was doing what he loved most, serving his fellowmen alongside his sweetheart Priscilla. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 29 at 12 noon in the Valley View 10th Ward Chapel at 1985 East 3900 So. Friends may visit Thursday, April 28th, 6-8pm at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3601 Highland Drive and Friday April 29, at the ward from 10:45 - 11:45 am. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Washington, Utah date TBA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. www. lds.org/ldsfoundation/pef/ Originally published April 27, 2005 Harold E. Cripps HURRICANE - Harold E. Cripps, 81, passed away on April 21, 2005, at his home in Hurricane, Utah, from effects of old age. Born October 19, 1923 in Cedar City, Utah, to Ernest and Mary Joyce Millett Cripps, he moved to San Bernardino, California, as a teenager. He married Phyllis Holladay on May 28, 1943. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he later worked at Norton AFB until his retirement and move to Utah in 1977. His accomplishments include Chairman of "Utah's Promise" for Washington County and President of the Hurricane Valley SUP. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was a stake missionary and member of the Stake High Council in San Bernardino. In Utah he served as a High Priests Group Leader and as an ordinance worker in the St. George LDS Temple. Harold is survived by his wife, Phyllis; their children: Madelyn Smith, Charles Cripps, Harold James Rutherford, Janet Rasband, Elizabeth Drown, Susan Witney; and his brothers, Kenneth, Boyd and Teddy. Preceding him in death are a sister, Melba Joyce Kirkbride, and a son, Wayne Alan Cripps. He and Phyllis have 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Services will be held Saturday, April 30, at the Hurricane LDS Chapel, 1200 South 700 West at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to services and interment will be in the Hurricane Cemetery. Originally published April 27, 2005 Karl Don Taylor BICKNELL - Karl Don Taylor, age 55, of Bicknell, passed away April 22, 2005 in Provo, Utah. Karl was born December 4, 1949 in Richfield, Utah, a son of Don Emil and Afton Brinkerhoff Taylor. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1968 and served a two year mission for the LDS Church to Ireland. He attended Utah State University in Logan for four years. He later attended Auctioneering School in Billings, Montana. Karl married Shannon Lynn Summers, August 16, 1974 in Hyrum, Utah. They were later divorced. Karl was a hard working, lifelong resident of Wayne County, doing what he loved most, farming and ranching. He was proud to work the land and ride the ranges that he loved so much. He loved the desert in the spring and couldn't wait to get to the mountain in the fall. He loved to hunt and seldom missed his target. Karl was a great leader and was always quick to find a solution to any problem. He served on the Fremont Irrigation Water Board, worked on the Fremont River Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors for the past fifteen years, where he also served as vice chairman, and served as President of the East Slope Oak Creek allotment. Karl was a cancer survivor, beating cancer twice, once in 1983 and the last in 1991. He loved his family and especially loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his three children: Boone and Marjie Taylor of Bicknell; Kristin and Richard Fillmore of Fremont; Katie and Joey Rickenbach of Glenwood; five grandchildren: Gentry and Hadlee Taylor; Ian and McCrae Fillmore; Brennen Rickenbach and looking forward to one more in November; mother, Afton of Cedar City; three sisters: Lana and Met Johnson of Star Valley, Wyoming; Julie and Darcie Anderson of Lovettsville, Virginia; Jean Gillespie of Ivins. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Michael Taylor. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel in Bicknell. Friends may visit with the family at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and at the ward chapel in Bicknell, Friday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Far West Bank in Loa, Utah in the name of Karl Don Taylor. On line guest book at: www. springerturner.com. Originally published April 27, 2005 Mary Ellen Wehling ST. GEORGE - Mary Ellen Wehling, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, in St. George. She was born October 1, 1918, in Provo, Utah, a daughter of Edwin and Mary Ellen Newton Gudgeon. She and Julius John "Joc" Wehling were married in Provo on January 28, 1943. Mary Ellen's mother died shortly after her birth, and she was raised by their neighbors, the Meservy family. After Mrs. Meservy's death, Mary Ellen moved to Montpelier, Idaho, to live with her eldest sister, Myrtle. While living there, she graduated from high school. Mary Ellen and Joc made their home in the Los Angeles area. Joc was employed by Los Angeles Water and Power, and Mary Ellen worked as a telephone operator for the phone company until her first child was born. They enjoyed square dancing, long drives, and lengthy vacations. She was skilled in sewing, knitting, and crocheting. After Joc's death, she served as a volunteer at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Bellflower, California, for over 15 years. Surviving family include her: children, Dennis John (Vicki) Wehling, of Larkspur, CO, and Mary Jo (David) Patt, of St. George, UT; grandchildren, Jason Patt and Karey Farwell, both of St. George, UT, Lisa Cruthers, of Littleton, CO, Jennifer Woods, of Castle Rock, CO, Shayne Wehling, of Park City, UT, and Derek Wehling, of Fort Collins, CO; and sister, Vera Sewell, of Riverside, CA. She is preceded in death by her: husband, Julius John Wehling; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Patt; and sisters, Myrtle Kammerata and Edith Carr. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, with a viewing from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., prior to the services. Interment will be Friday, April 29, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, in Whittier, CA. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT, (435) 6732454. Originally published April 27, 2005