OBITS: The Spectrum 28 Apr 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Verona Allen Burton

Verona Allen Burton passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, at her home. She was
born April 12, 1919 in Trenton, Utah, the daughter of Brent Taylor and Laverna
Pitcher Allen. She married Ronald Burton on November 17, 1939. They were
sealed on February 14, 1981 in the Ogden Temple. He passed away on June 27,
2000.

She loved square dancing and ballroom dancing. She enjoyed spending her
winters in St. George.

Verona is survived by her children; Scott (Alona) South Weber, and Jan Cox
(Kenneth), Hurricane, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, at
Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends and family may call at the
mortuary Thursday, April 28, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to
the services at the mortuary.

Interment at Ogden City Cemetery.

Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com

Originally published April 28, 2005

Jack LeRoy Crosby
1915~2005

Jack LeRoy Crosby, 89, passed away peacefully April 25, 2005, with his caring
family by his side. Dad was born in Kanab, Utah, July 29, 1915, to Luella Ford
and Jacob Hamblin Crosby. He graduated from Kanab High where his favorite
sport was playing on the Kanab High School basketball team.

He went to work for the Utah Parks Company. He met and married the love of his
life while at Grand Canyon. He then went to work for U.S. Steel Co., Cedar
City, being transferred to Provo then to Yerrington, Nev. After retiring from
U.S. Steel, they moved to Page, Ariz., where he worked as Manager of D.
Stevens Department Store and helped mom with her favorite sport, fishing.
(After mom's death, dad went fishing at Strawberry one last time with Kent and
Joye. He talked with mom all that day, knowing she was close by and she was
helping him do her favorite thing).

In 1978, they were able to get back to their hometown, Cedar City, where they
were active in many callings with their beloved church, also the Sons and
Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the American Legion. They were selected as
Grand Marshals of the Pioneer Day Celebration in 1993. Dad was happy making
mom happy. His wife, LaRee Wakeling Crosby, preceded him in death December 18,
2000. A great-great grandson, Douglas Jason Judd, also preceded him in death.

When mom left dad so alone, he spent the first months in the homes of his
daughters, enjoying the love and care of his angels at his side. He then
needed safety and security and found that at Legacy House Cottage, South
Jordan, where he was dearly loved. Our deepest appreciation goes out to the
staff at the Cottage and to the employees of Haven Home Health and Hospice,
for the attention, love and care that was shown to dad.

He is survived by his children: Laura Lee (Rey) McCombs, St. George, Ut., Joye
(Kent) Carlson, West Jordan, Ut., and Jack L.( Jolene) Crosby Jr., Nampa Id.,
brothers, Sherman F. Crosby, Neil T. (Marie) Crosby, both of Kanab Ut.,
Kendall (Nell) Crosby, Banning, Ca., many nieces, nephews and friends.

Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and four
great-great grandchildren, giving us the joy of four sets of five generations.
Twin great-great grand daughters will arrive summer of 2005.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Cedar City Sixth Ward West Hills LDS Chapel, 1530 West Center Street, under
the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Friends may call Friday evening from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary,190 North 300 West, and Saturday
morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel. Interment will be in the
Cedar City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online through our website at
www.southernutahmortuary.com.

Originally published April 28, 2005

Farris Merle Evans

CEDAR CITY - Our beloved father, grandfather and husband passed away April 27,
2005 at Kolob Regional Care Center. Born July 13, 1917 in Parowan to Clifford
and Ada Evans.

He Graduated from Parowan High School and attended BAC (SUU) for one year.

Married his sweetheart Dixie Wood in Parowan on April 13, 1940. Their marriage
was later sealed for eternity in the St. George Temple on Feb. 17, 1955 they
were together for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from
1945-1946 and was honorably discharged. After serving he worked at United
States Steel for 30 years and retired on Jan. 31, 1976.

Together Farris and Dixie had 4 daughters. Joy (Kent) Talbot, Sandra (Barry)
Walsh, Sheila (Jerry) Bowler, and Gail Raschke. He was a wonderful grandfather
of 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

He was a active member of the LDS church serving on the bishopric and several
other callings. Farris married Marge (Bauer) Evans on March 7, 1972 they have
been happily married for 13 years.

Stepchildren Sandy (Lauren) Condie, Bonnie (Jim) Serrecchid, and Ritchie
(JoAnne) Baurer.

Surviving siblings Dan Evans, Dee Evans, Hal Evans, and a Sister ValRae
Bryant.

Preceded in death by his wife Dixie, three brothers and one sister, four
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 30, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Parowan 1st and 2nd Ward Chapel. Friends may visit Friday evening from 6-8
p.m. at the Cedar 9th Ward Chapel. Also from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the 1st
and 2nd ward chapel on April 30, 2005 in Parowan, Ut. Condolences may be sent
through our website at www.southernutahmortuary.com.

Originally published April 28, 2005

Clayton E. Farnsworth
May 14, 1925 - April 24, 2005

ST. GEORGE - Our loving husband, father, grandpa and friend passed away April
24, 2005, in the Red Cliffs Rehabilitation Center in St. George, Utah.

Clayton is survived by his wife, Donna Louise Edwards Farnsworth, his five
children, Ronald (Kathleen), Harold (Roma), Julie (Gilbert) McLachlan, Keith
(Lee Ann), and Dawnette (Reed) Piggott; his sister, Reah Wilcken of St. George
and one brother, Erwin (Genieve) Farnsworth of Kearns. He was the proud
grandpa of 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who were the joy of his
life.

Clayton was born May 14, 1925 in Enterprise, Utah, the son of Bartlett
Canfield and Lillie Holt Farnsworth. Clayton grew up in Enterprise where he
attended school and graduated in 1943. He was inducted in to the U.S. Army
Signal Corp in 1943 and served in the European Theatre of Operations as a Code
Breaker and was discharged in 1946. He attended B.Y.U. and received his B.S.
and Master Degrees in Education. Clayton was a teacher and educator for 36
years in the schools of Clark and Lincoln Counties Nevada and Washington
County, Utah, servicing as Teacher, Principal and Director of several schools
in those states.

Clayton was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served in many positions which included: Bishop, Counselor in Stake
Presidency, Patriarch, Temple Sealer, Missionary, Teacher and served with his
wife as a missionary in the California Anaheim Mission and was awarded the
Silver Beaver for his work in the Boy Scouts of America.

Clayton loved people and loved to teach. He loved to travel and visit the
beauties of this great land. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend and loved
his fellow man. He found great enjoyment in fishing, gardening, reading and
studying the gospel.

Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dr. Raymond B.
Farnsworth and a sister, LeOra Wadsworth.

There will be a viewing Friday, April 29th at the Metcalf Mortuary at 300 West
St. George Blvd. from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A viewing will be Saturday morning
from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at the Bloomington Stake Center, 100 W. Brigham
Rd., St. George, and the funeral will be held at the Stake Center at 11:00
a.m.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the St.
George Chapter of the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 911125, St. George,
UT 84791-1125. The family wishes to thank the staff at Red Cliffs
Rehabilitation Center for their love and support of our dad during his stay.

Originally published April 28, 2005

Cecily Belnap Griffith Wallace
1957-2005

Cecily Belnap Griffith Wallace, 48, returned home to her Heavenly Father on
April 23, 2005 after a sudden illness.

She was born on February 2, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah to the Rev. Ronald
and Ruth Hansen Belnap. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her three children, Brandon, Alicia and Taylor Griffith;
her parents; her stepmother, Nancy Belnap; two brothers, Kim (Linda) and Jason
(Shamainne); and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, April 29, 2005 at Redwood
Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, with a viewing one-hour prior.

We all love you, Cecily, and you will be deeply missed.

Originally published April 28, 2005

LaVane Matheson Hardy

LaVane Matheson Hardy was born of pioneer heritage in Hurricane, Utah, March
20, 1916. She passed away peacefully April 25, 2005. Well-loved by her family,
numerous friends and caregivers.

LaVane was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Gordon and Gwendolyn Higbee
Matheson; sister, Jean Erickson; her infant daughter, Judith Anne Hardy; and
her devoted husband, Earl M. Hardy. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara
Jane Hardy (John Harker), Anita Kay Hardy and her husband, Gregory Ames Kaslo;
grandsons, Daniel Earl Harker (Rebecca Knighton) and Eric James Harker (Amy
Allyn); two great-grandchildren, Zachary David Harker and Gwendolyn Sage
Harker; sister, Carlene Matheson Laub (Marvin); brother, Donald Gordon
Matheson (Donna); and many extended family members remembered.

LaVane will be remembered for her love of family, friends, life and nature. A
special source of pleasure was her beautiful grandchildren, Daniel and Eric
and great-grandchildren, Zachary and Gwendolyn Sage. Many happy times were
spent in McCall, Idaho with those she loved. She loved to play the piano,
dance, and loved the beauty of the spoken word.

Upon being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1974, LaVane faced her physical
challenge with grace, courage and an unexpected good humor. She was a true
optimist, and always saw the best in everyone and in life. LaVane said it
best, "Everyone has a beautiful face if they have love in their hearts. I
don't have rules for anything. You just do the best you can. Everything in
life is easier if you help each other through, and give all that is inside you
to give."

LaVane's loyal caregivers were an inspiration and are held in the highest
regard by the family.

A gathering for friends and family will be held in LaVane and Earl's home
Friday, April 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Idaho Chapter, at
Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. Services are under direction of the Relyea
Funeral Chapel.

Originally published April 28, 2005

Ralph C. Lamoreaux

CEDAR CITY - Ralph C. Lamoreaux, 89, passed away April 23, 2005 at Kolob
Regional Care Center in Cedar City, Ut. He was born on December 30, 1915 to
Clarence M. and Sarah Elizabeth Jones Lamoreaux in Paragonah, Ut. He later
married his sweetheart Jean Perry on Sept. 6, 1942 in Las Vegas, NV and on
Dec. 4, 1943 they were solemnized in the St. George Temple. Ralph was preceded
in death by his wife Jean Perry, a daughter Peggy Lee Lamoreaux, two brothers
Bob and Wayne, two sisters Margaret and Virginia along with his parents.

Ralph attended school in Paragonah, Ut. then later graduated from Parowan High
School. Ralph served our country in the United States Army during World War
II. He enjoyed working with livestock and trips to the mountain. He loved
Being with his Grandchildren. He worked his lifetime as a carpenter and a
cabinet maker with Perry's Mill and Cabinet Shop in Cedar City. He was a
dedicated member of the Iron Rangers Riding Club, and a proud member of the
Cedar City BPOE # 1556. Ralph was a faithful member of the LDS Church and
served as a High Priest.

He is survived by four children Ralph Wayne (Jean) Lamoreaux of Sun Lakes,
AZ., Ronald Gene (Robin) Lamoreaux of Hermiston, OR., Dean Perry (Kathy)
Lamoreaux of Cedar City, UT., Kim Perry (Rhea) Lamoreaux of Draper, UT., 17
Grandchildren and 14 Great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters
Thelma Jenkins of Paragonah, UT, Colleen Clark of Henderson, NV. and Eloise
Morgan of Bloomington, UT.

Funeral Sevices will be held on April 30, 2005 at the 9th Ward Chapel in Cedar
City at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services
at Southern Utah Mortuary.

Family and friends may call on Friday April 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at
Southern Utah Mortuary. Condolences may be sent through our website at
www.southernutahmortuary.com.

Verna Bowler

Verna Leavitt Bowler, age 91, passed away on April 26, 2005 at her home in
Logandale, Nevada. She was born the oldest of six children to Thomas Dudley
Leavitt Jr. and Rhoda Wittwer on August 7, 1913 in Bunkerville, Nevada.

Verna grew up in Bunkerville, she lived in Las Vegas briefly as a child, but
most of her schooling was in Mesquite. She met her future husband, Grant
playing opposite each other in the high school musical, "In Old Louisiana."
Both were talented musicians and shared many moments presenting musical
numbers throughout the area in schools and church.

Verna attended Dixie College where she graduated in 1932. The next year she
taught school in the Moapa Elementary School. A year later, September 1934,
she married her one great love, Grant Martin Bowler, of Mesquite. Grant and
Verna had six children, Grant Lynn, Katherine, Tresa, Tommy George, Nicklas
James, and Lori.

After one year of schooling at BYU, Grant was hired as the first principal of
the new Logandale Elementary School. From that point on, their lives, would be
enmeshed in the cultural and social fabric of Moapa Valley. Verna, while
supporting the active life of her husband in school, community and church, was
active in church and community activities herself. Verna loved music, and
spent time directing children and women's choirs.

In 1976, she served with her husband at the St. George Temple President and
Matron. It was a calling they would both cherish for their remaining years.

Survivors include two sons and three daughters: Lynn (Alene) of Overton;
Katherine (Jerry) Hannig of Logandale; Teresa (Raoul) Leavitt of Las Vegas;
Nick (Bonnie)Bowler of Logandale; Lori Markosek of Logandale, 22
grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; one sister, Lola Turek of Las Vegas,
NV; and her daughter in law, Beulah Bowler of Las Vegas. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Grant, one son, Tom and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Logandale 1st
Ward Chapel, the Hinckley building. Visitation will be from 11 - 12:45 p.m.
prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Logandale Cemetery
under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.

Originally published April 28, 2005

Joan Christine Vos

Joan Christine Vos passed away April 26th 2005 in St. George Utah. She was 73
years old. Joan was born to John and Christine Cameron, on February 17, 1932.
She was born in Chicago Illinois where she was raised. She attended Jones
Commercial High school graduating in 1949. Following graduation, she pursed a
career in Banking. Joan worked for United Savings and Loan for 16 years. She
proved herself a valuable employee working up in advancement through the
company, ending up being the Branch manager. Joan married Albert Claussen with
whom she had one daughter, Lisa Claussen. Albert later passed away. In 1974
she met Richard Vos and they married in 1976. She spent the remainder of her
life in St George enjoying traveling with her husband. Joan also loved to
read, it was rare to see her without a book. Joan was a member of the L.D.S.
Mall Drive Branch of the Pine View Stake. Joan will be missed by all who knew
her.

Joan is survived by her husband, Richard and her Daughter, Lisa. She is
preceded in death by her parents.

Services provided by Heideman Mortuary.

Originally published April 28, 2005