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

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Dean Elwood Forsyth

Dean Elwood Forsyth passed away August 27, 2005 at 12:50 a.m. in the Kolob
Regional Care Center in Cedar City, Utah from causes incident to old age. He
was born at home in Newcastle, Utah on September 11, 1915 to Jesse Turner and
Mary Ethel Jamieson Forsyth. He was the third oldest child of ten children. He
married Amy Luzon Knell on May 24, 1941 in the St. George Temple and they
became parents of 11 children.

As a young boy, he spent a lot of time with his grandpa Neil Donald Forsyth
and his father learning how to herd sheep and cattle. He liked the cattle, but
detested the sheep. They would herd sheep from Newcastle to Cedar City to the
stock yards. He learned how to grow and bale hay and care for a farm and all
the chores that go along with it. He hauled hay from Newcastle to Lund and
Modena on a flatbed wagon pulled by two horses. His father had a large farm
and herd of cattle and sheep. He learned at a young age how to work hard.

He went to grade school in Newcastle and went to Cedar City High School until
the 10th grade then took a test to graduate from school. He skipped a grade in
elementary school.

When he was about 12 years old he contracted scarlet fever which turned into
Brights disease which almost took his life. He missed one whole year of school
and had to leave home and go live with his Uncle Thomas and Aunt Mina so his
brothers and sisters wouldn't get sick. He was told that if he lived, he'd
have to have an inside job. Over the next few years he built up his body by
taking the Charles Atlas Body Building Course. He built his muscles to where
his brother Keith would brag about him and bring home friends so they could
see how much weight he could lift over his head. He could easily lift 100
pounds over his head with one hand several times. He proved everyone wrong
about having to work inside and worked very hard over the years. He ran a farm
and was still bailing and stacking hay at the age of 87.

He worked in the oil fields in California, worked for the Iron county Road
Dept., a mechanic for Lehi Jones Garage, a school bus driver, worked at the
Iron mine, had his own trucking company for many years hauling hay, and
eventually all the bakery flour for the large bakeries in Las Vegas, from
Ogden to Las Vegas. He was a foreman for the DEREA putting in all the
underground wiring and substations in Bloomington, Bloomington Hills,
Washington Fields and Newcastle. He worked for Anzalone Drilling until the age
of 75 when a chain tong slipped and hit him in the hip and left him unable to
work for awhile.

He was a Boy Trail Builder and became a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder and
High Priest. He served as a counselor in a bishopric, a Sunday School
Superintendent, and Mutual President. He was the Newcastle town president and
town water master for many years.

He was an avid reader and had a good head for math - being able to add up
figures in his head. He was self taught on many subjects and liked to think of
himself as a jack of all trades and master of none although he was a master at
many of his professions. He liked to do crossword puzzles until he lost his
eyesight. He was a hard worker and took care of mom for the last two years of
hers life, waiting on her hand and foot and felt that it was his privilege to
do so. He was almost totally blind and deaf but could still take care of
himself and mom.

He is survived by his 10 children and their spouses: Roger and Nancy Forsyth,
Germantown, TN; Rodney and Sharon Forsyth, Cedar City, UT; Jeanne and Jim
Heemeyer, Troutdale, OR; Elaine and Robert Cobb, Enterprise, UT; Yvonne and
Robert Kynaston, Hurricane, UT; Helen and Bob Banks, Monroe, UT; Neil and
LuAnn Forsyth, Cedar City, UT; LuDean and Paul Curtis, St. George, UT; Don and
Jennie Forsyth, Cedar City, UT; and Kent and Emilie Forsyth, Newcastle, UT.
His brothers and sisters, Doug Forsyth, Meade and Jewel Forsyth, Cedar City,
UT; Lucille and Charles Lohan, Walnut, CA; Madge and Reid Gardner, Salt Lake
City, UT; Belle Iverson, Salt Lake City, UT; Corinne and Lloyd Harter, Kent,
WA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luzon, parents, brothers, Keith and
Lee and sister Iris, his infant daughter, Renee, and granddaughter Dounia
Banks and great-granddaughter, Mia Nicole Holland.

Special thanks to all of those who took tender loving care of dad at the Kolob
Regional Care Center and Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice. Your love and
concern has not gone unnoticed. Thank you.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2005 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in
the LDS Newcastle ward Relief Society room, with services to follow at 11:00.
Interment will be in the Newcastle cemetery under the direction of Southern
Utah Mortuary.

Originally published August 28, 2005

Don Malan Hobbs

ST GEORGE - Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Don Malan
Hobbs 87 died Thursday August 25, 2005 at his home in St George after a
courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Ogden, Utah June 4, 1918 a son of Charles James and Teresa Una
Malan Hobbs.

Don married Leah Deloris Marriott in 1940 and was later divorced. Leah
preceded him in death in 1981. He later married Ruth Chavez on October 17,
1969 who preceded him in death on May 31, 2004.

He grew up and was educated in Ogden, Utah where he graduated from Ogden High
School. Don also lived in Mesa Arizona and St George Utah for the past 31
years. Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
where he served in many positions. He and Ruth served two Temple Missions:
Washington DC in 1984 and Dallas in1986. He was a temple officiator and has
served as a sealer. He also extended his love to the children of friends and
family, whom he lived by who called him Grandpa.

Don was a hard worker and never had a problem finding employment. He worked as
Caddy Master at the Ogden Country Club, 1936-39, and from his earnings he
provided major financial support for his brother James who was serving a
mission. Don served 1943-1945 in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Chief Petty
Officer and was attached to Admiral Smith's staff at Pearl Harbor as a
Decoder. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad as an engineer for 36
years, retiring in 1974.

Surviving is one son Michael Don Hobbs, two brothers and two sisters, James M.
Hobbs of St George, Utah; Raymond M. Hobbs of Ogden, Utah; Lorell A. Widdison,
Hooper, Utah; Melba Kofoed, Ogden Utah; 6 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. One son, Robert Owen Hobbs preceded him in death.

Friends and family may call at the Hiedeman Mortuary 170 South Mall Drive St
George, Utah on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 PM.

Funeral will be at Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street Ogden, Utah on Monday,
August 29th, at 2 PM. Friends and family may call at the mortuary on Monday at
1:30 p.m. Interment, Aultorest Memorial Park Ogden, Utah.

The Family expresses special thanks to Applegate Hospice for the kind and
excellent care given.

Originally published August 28, 2005

Sharon 'Pete' Dalton LeFevre

CEDAR CITY - Sharon "Pete" Dalton LeFevre, age 71, passed away on Sunday,
August 21, 2005 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on October 5, 1933 in
Talmage, Utah to Otho and Leah Beckstead LeFevre.

Pete served in the United States Army and was a dedicated veteran. He was an
avid hunter, fisherman, and sportsman. He was very athletic and enjoyed
playing baseball, softball, golf, and to go bowling. He graduated from
Panguitch High School in 1952, played trumpet in the band, and was assistant
manager for the basketball team. He later learned to play both guitar and
organ. He served a mission for the LDS Church to southern California (Spanish
speaking) from 1954-56 and married Claudia Nunley in 1957 in Salt Lake City
(later divorced). Most of Pete's career was spent in management positions in
the electronics industry, though he also worked in sales and manufacturing.

He is survived by his three children, David (Melanie) LeFevre of Redmond,
Washington, Paul (Venus) LeFevre of Valley Center, California, Diane (Rob)
Russell of Vancouver, Washington, brothers Gordon (Sherreldene) LeFevre of
Salt Lake City, Utah, Austin (Karen) LeFevre of Parowan, Utah, sisters Renee
(Randy) Hunter of Salt Lake City, Utah, Yalonda Fotes of Redondo Beach,
California and thirteen grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents,
Otho and Leah LeFevre.

A private family gathering will be held in Pete's memory on September 3, 2005.
Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com.

Originally published August 28, 2005

Bonnie Kae Pilkington Malan

Bonnie Kae Pilkington Malan, 72, joined the love of her life, Dean, in the
early morning hours of Aug. 27, 2005, five years to the day after he passed.

Bonnie was born March 13, 1933 in Smithfield, Utah, daughter of Leland Farrell
and Elsie Mary Shilvock Pilkington.

Bonnie was a beautiful example of strength and independence. Her spirit was
confined by her physical body, but she managed still, to demonstrate grace,
beauty, and strength every day of her life. She adored her family, which
included many beloved pets. Her faith in her savior, Jesus Christ, was
unwavering, even during the darkest hours of her illness. She was active in
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had worked extensively in
the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women's programs. She was an
accomplished pianist and loved to sing. She was always surrounded by people
she loved, among them, the children of her neighborhood.

Bonnie is survived by her three sons: Tracy (Sandy) Malan, Calico Lake,
Calif.; Dee Malan, Salt Lake City and Jeffery (Lalaine) Malan, Victorville,
Calif. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters: Jay
(Faye) Pilkington, Ogden; Lew (Colleen) Pilkington, Bountiful, and Iva Lou
(Harrison) Groutage, Logan and several loving nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband and sister, Roma (Clinton) Low.

A celebration of Bonnie's life will be held at the Hurricane LDS Chapel, 677
S. 700 West on Tuesday, Aug., 30 at 10 a.m. A viewing will be held on Monday
from 7-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Interment
will be held on Wednesday at the Smithfield City Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Originally published August 28, 2005

Lettie Laviney Corniel McPherson

SANTA CLARA - Lettie Laviney Corniel McPherson, age 72, died August 26, 2005
in Santa Clara, Utah. She was born on November 2, 1932 in Alexandria,
Louisiana to Gordon Parker Corneil and Lettie Lavady McCarty Corniel.

She married Ray Eugene McPherson in Jackson, Mississippi on December 13, 1950.
They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple in 1955. Lettie lived
most of her life in Mississippi, then settled in Southern Utah in 1987. Lettie
is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she
served faithfully in various callings for many years. A high light of her
service was a mission she and her husband served in the Oklahoma Tulsa
Mission. Lettie had many talents and hobbies that included quilting, framing,
decorating, gardening and cooking, including the publication of two cook
books. Lettie also had a great love for music and sang with the Jackson
Mississippi Corral Society. While living in Mississippi Lettie worked for
McRaes Department store as one their leading cosmeticians. Lettie's greatest
joy in life was her husband and family. Prior to Lettie's illness she was
employed at Uncles & Aunties Gift Shop in Santa Clara.

Lettie is survived by her husband Ray E. McPherson; children: Deborah Halsey
of St. George, UT, Bruce (Debbie) McPherson of Santa Clara, UT, Rebecca
(Everett) Evans of Henderson, NV, Valerie (Kevin) Wallace of Henderson, NV,
Lavelle (Debbie) McPherson of Santa Clara, UT, 22 Grandchildren, 13
great-Grandchildren, sister Connie Kemp of Pearl, Mississippi and numerous
nieces and nephews. Lettie was preceded in death by son Mark Eugene McPherson
and grandson, Jeff Canterbury.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at
the Santa Clara Stake Center,1706 N. Desert Dawn Dr., Santa Clara, Utah.
Visitations will be held Monday, August 29, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf
Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and on Tuesday, from 10:00
to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the
Santa Clara City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary,
435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through our website at
www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published August 28, 2005

Paul Kenneth Stewart

Our loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Paul Kenneth
Stewart, age 34, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005 in Cedar City, Utah.
He was born on January 8, 1971 in Cedar City, Utah to Leo and Delores London
Stewart. He was raised in Alamo, Nevada. He married Meri Merlene Clark on July
13, 1996 in Logan, Utah, and were later sealed in the Las Vegas Temple. Paul
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served in the Philippines Mission and held many callings. His greatest joy and
love in life was his family. He had a passion for good food and enjoyed
cooking. He loved Nascar and enjoyed many other sports. He also had a great
love of history and enjoyed traveling and horseback riding. Paul established a
large asphalt business in Clark County, Nevada where he lived for eight years.
He then moved to Cedar City, where he was the owner/operator of Hermies
Drive-In.

He is survived by his wife, Meri Stewart of Cedar City, children Keelan and
Haylee Stewart of Cedar City, parents Leo and Delores Stewart of Alamo,
Nevada, brother Gene (Debbie) Stewart of Alamo, Nevada, sisters Lorrie Green
of Las Vegas, Nevada, Pam (Granvel) Tomlin of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Michelle
(Stuart) Jones of Santa Rosa, California and Leola Stewart of Oklahoma, and
many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and in-laws.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2005 at 11:00
a.m.(Utah time) in the Cedar 16th Ward Chapel located at 1925 West 320 South.
Family and friends may call prior to services Tuesday morning, August 30th at
9:30 to10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Alamo Cemetery at
3:30 p.m. (Nevada time). In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to please
make donations to the PKS Road Oil Children's Fund at any Wells Fargo
location. Online condolences may be sent through our website at
www.sumfamily.com.

Originally published August 28, 2005

DEATH NOTICE

Ian Kent Stead

St. George - Ian Kent Stead died Aug. 25, 2005, at Primary Children's Medical
Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on July 22, 2005 in St. George,
Utah.

He is survived by his parents, Paul Kent and Joslyn F. Stead; and his
grandparents, Hal and Karen Stead, and Kirk and Cindy Fitzgerald.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at the Central
Cemetery in Central, Utah.

Originally published August 28, 2005