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Carl Glen Agren

ST. GEORGE - Carl Glen Agren, 93, passed away December 13, 2005, as the result
of a pedestrian-car accident. Carl was born March 29, 1912, in Lewisville,
Idaho, to Pehr Alfred and Zina Elnora Hammond Agren. He grew up on a farm in
Lewisville, and upon the death of his father, when he was sixteen, he ran the
farm. He graduated from high school and then served an LDS mission to the
British Isles.

He married Ila Hayes in the Logan, Temple, September 12, 1935. They lived most
of their married life in Idaho: 1935-1955 in Lewisville; 1955-1965 in Burton;
1965-1976 in Rexburg; and 1976-1990 in Idaho Falls. Their final move was to
St. George, Utah. In both Idaho Falls and St. George, Carl attended the temple
for two sessions every day it was open, unless he was ill.

In 1955, Carl traded a well-developed 60-acre farm in Lewisville for a
400-acre undeveloped farm in Burton. He bought a scraper so he could clear and
level the farm himself. As time went on, he was able to make more money on the
scraper than by farming. He spent the next twenty plus years on his big
equipment which he learned to maintain and repair by himself. His integrity
and hard work made him popular and he made a good living.

Carl bought a 16-foot aluminum outboard motorboat and enjoyed boating and
fishing on the Snake River and Yellowstone Lake. He loved using his ingenuity
to devise new and creative inventions. He had several patented devices. At
various times, he sold and repaired TVs, made and sold woodburning stoves,
invented and sold grain elevators, and had a grain and feed business.

His great love was his family. He enjoyed camping and taking trips with them.
He had a lot of self discipline and never raised his voice to his children. A
swear word never crossed his lips, even though farming could often be
frustrating. He tenderly cared for Ila when she was very ill near the end of
her life.

Carl's next great love was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In
addition to his mission as a young man, he served a three-year stake mission.
He and Ila served two 18-month missions together. He was a bishop's counselor,
bishop, and served on the High Council in two different stakes. He loved going
to the temple and was going to the temple on the morning that he was killed.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Ila; two sons, Brian Carl and Phillip
Neal; and a grandson, Brent Porter. He is survived by daughters Rochelle
Whitney, St. George; Elaine (Arthur) Porter, Cedar City; and Sallie (Mark)
Shelton, Riverton; son, Stuart Hays (Pam) Agren, Mesa, AZ. Carl also leaves 18
grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George (435) 673-2454.
Friends may visit the family at the Mortuary, Friday, December 16, from 6:00
to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Arrangements
are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St.
George, UT.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at
our website. Click on the rose.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Ottilie G. Eckoff July 7, 1915 - December 4, 2005

Ottilie G. Eckoff was born July 7, 1915 in Chicago, IL to William and Clara
Groh, died on December 4, 2005.

Ottilie lived in Long Beach, CA for the past sixty years. She was preceeded in
death by her husband, Arnold Earl Eckoff (Nov. 2, 1995) and son, Dale Arnold
Eckoff who died in the Vietnam war in February, 1969.

Ottilie is survived by her daughter, Carolynn & (Eric) Clark of Cedar City.
Her grandchildren; Gary R & (Pam) Wood of Long Beach, CA; Nancy C. & (Chris)
Leigh of Brian Head, UT; Ron Wood of Cedar City, UT and Cathrynn D. & (Jason)
Cramer of Tooele, UT along with ten great grandchildren and two great, great
granddaughters.

There will be a private family service and her ashes will be scattered at sea.
She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Barbara M. Gill

Barbara Martin Gill died Monday, December 12, 2005 in St. George, Utah, after
an extended illness. Barbara was born April 5, 1922 in Salt Lake City to
Margaret E. and Rolla C. Martin. She attended East High School and the
University of Utah, graduating with honors in Education and Home Economics.
She was involved in numerous campus activities and organizations. She remained
active in AAUW throughout much of her life.

Barbara met the love her life, Gail J. Gill, at the age of 6 in Sunday school;
it took them another 13 years to actually begin dating and they were married
on Christmas Day in 1942 while Gail was in the army. Barbara used her
education in the process of raising her two children, Trisha and Gregory. She
made homemaking her career while Gail was traveling with work. She became a
master seamstress, creating anything from fashion clothing to draperies and
upholstery. She remained passionate in her sewing until illness intervened.
She also embraced all things beautiful, from graphic arts to nature. Her love
of beauty found its ultimate expression in photography. She had an uncanny eye
for composition, and her ability to focus on the fascinating in the
commonplace resulted in numerous awards for her photographic prints. She and
Gail travel extensively in pursuit of photo opportunities, from Europe to
Africa, as well as traversing most of the United States.

After overcoming cancer in 1986, she and Gail moved to St. George, finding an
endless realm for photography. Together they explored much of Southern Utah,
while cultivating new friends and interests. Both were active in the Institute
for Continuing Learning at Dixie State College and participated in various
community activities.

Barbara greatly enjoyed her four grandchildren, who were possibly the most
photographed non-celebrities in the U.S.

Survived by her husband of 63 years; daughter Patricia Douglas (Wally),
Phoenix; son Gregory (Carol), Salt Lake; grandchildren Shawn (Jennifer) and
Tory Douglas, Phoenix; Gina Ross (Jeremiah), Michael Gill, Salt Lake; one
great grandchild, Emma Ann Douglas.

Family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Rignell; Coral Desert Rehab. Center;
Community Nursing Services; Southern Utah Home Health Care (especially Shirley
Lloyd for her loving care and friendship); and our many friends for their help
and prayers.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 at Heideman Mortuary, 170
So. Mall Drive, St. George, at 11:00 a.m.

Originally published December 15, 2005

James Bethay Hill

ST. GEORGE - James Bethay Hill, 84, died December 9, 2005 in St. George, Utah.
He was born November 26, 1921 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina to Luther
Meadows Hill and Odessa Hembree. Due to his father's unfortunate industrial
accident, his mother sent James and his brother Chris to the Del la Howe
Orphanage and training school where he lived until he graduated as
valedictorian of his high school class.

Raised a Baptist, James heard the message of the LDS Church from two young
elders, was converted and baptized in January of 1941. He married Norma Dredge
on November 15, 1943 in the Salt Lake Temple.

After graduating BYU, James was appointed as administrative assistant to the
Vice President at BYU. In 1954 he accepted the positions of treasurer,
purchasing agent and professor on the first faculty at the Church College of
Hawaii, the forerunner to BYU Hawaii. Upon relocating to Whittier in Southern
California, his 20 years of university administration lent him well in the
booming aerospace industry. He accepted positions with North American
Aviation, Bechtel Industries, and Litton Industries where he worked in the
management and engineering of shipbuilding, launch helicopter assault ships,
and construction of nuclear/fossil power projects.

Following retirement, Jim and Norma moved to St. George in 1984. Active in the
LDS Church, he spent many years in church service as branch president,
executive secretary, high councilman, stake missionary, young men advisor, and
home teacher. Jim and Norma worked in the St. George Temple and enjoyed
serving two LDS missions: Albuquerque, New Mexico and North Sidney, Australia.

In 2003 James was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He fell and broke his
hip on January 14, 2005 and never fully recovered.

James B. Hill is survived by his wife, Norma; sister, Ann McNary Burgess of
St. George; daughter, Kay (David) Pinkston of St. George; son, David James
(Dianne) Hill of Ammon, ID; son, Jonathan (Roberta) E. Hill of Quartz Hill,
CA; and daughter, Nelessa (Keith) A. Sullivan of St. George. James is also
survived by 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and numerous friends and
relatives.

Appreciation is expressed to Aaron and Ann Jenkins, David and Mendy Stucki and
Rocky Mountain Hospice for their devoted care during the last months of Jim's
time with us.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the
Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., with visitations being
received Friday, December 16, 2005 from 6-8 p.m., and again on Saturday,
December 17, 2005 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., prior to the services. Interment
will be at the St. George Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
(435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf Mortuary website
at www.metcalfmortuary.com

Originally published December 15, 2005

Maung Maung Lwin 'Reginald Clement Jacobs BSc (Engg)'

Maung Maung Lwin "Reggyi", age 71, passed away after battling cirrhosis of
liver on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in Washington, Utah. He was born on
November 14, 1934, to U Ohn Maung "Cyril" and Daw Than Tin "Lily". He married
Stella Htay Htay San on May 14, 1963 at the Cathedral Church of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, Kengtung, Eastern Shan State, Burma.

He was raised in Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, Burma where he graduated High
School from St. Ann. He got his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from
University of Rangoon, Burma in 1960. He joined the Highway Department in 1961
and worked in different places across Burma, supervising in constructing and
maintaining of the Building, Roads and Bridges for almost 35 years. He retired
as Superintendent Engineer in 1995. He enjoys playing golf, touring worksites
and spending time with family members. He immigrates to the United States in
2001.

He is survived by his loving young son Aung Aung Lwin, Washington, Utah, elder
son Zaw Zaw Lwin, two daughters Nyo Mi Lwin and Cho Mi Lwin, and two
grandchildren, all of them live in Rangoon, Burma. His loving wife Stella Htay
Htay Aung precedes him in death.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16, 2005 at 1:30 PM at the
St. George Catholic Church. A private family viewing will be held, Thursday,
December 15 at 5 p.m. at Heideman Mortuary, 170 South Mall Drive, St. George,
Utah.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Vivian (Bert) Millett 1918-2005

Vivian (Bert) Millett, age 87, passed away December 12, 2005 in Riverton, Utah
at the home of his son Ron. Born April 3, 1918 in Kanab, Utah, son of Horatio
P. and Lulu A. Millett.

He did not read music but he was born with a gift and ear for music and he
learned at an early age to play the guitar, ukulele, banjo, and later in life
the organ. He had a beautiful singing voice and with a group of friends formed
a band that played for dances and entertainment throughout southern Utah. Bert
married Lilly Veryle Brown, later divorced, they had one daughter. Married
Ramona Jolley on November 8, 1946, they were later sealed in the St. George
Temple. He drove bus for some of the movie companies in southern Utah and was
an extra in several movies. He loved to play horseshoes and he was seldom
beaten. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was active in the Church serving
in various positions, including a counselor in the bishopric. He worked as a
heavy equipment operator throughout his life retiring from Clark County
Nevada. He also worked as a barber for many years. He loved to be with his
family and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. During his
last years his poor health prevented him from doing everything he wished, but
he passed this long test of patience well.

He is survived by his Sons, Ron (Susan) Riverton, UT; Lloyd (Linda) Kanab, UT;
Paul (Debbie) LaVerkin, UT;, Robert (Melanie) Payson, UT; David (Emma)
Fredonia, AZ., and by his daughter Christine Millett Johnson (David) Moccasin,
AZ; brother and sisters: Clive (Sandy) Millett, Page, AZ.; Geneive Bluejacket,
Kanab, UT; Ila (Trevor) Leach, Kanab, UT. Bert has 25 grandchildren and 23
great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Ramona, three
grandchildren and his brother Ray.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the LDS
Church, 166 South Main Street, St. George, UT. Friends may call Thursday,
December 15 at Heideman Mortuary, 170 South Mall Drive, St. George, UT, from
6-8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Church prior to
services. Interment will be held at the Tropic City Cemetery, Saturday
December 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Byron Carlyle Peacock

ENTERPRISE - Byron Carlyle Peacock, 88, passed away December 9, 2005 in
Hurricane, Utah. He was born August 22, 1917 to Byron Charles and Eva Leona
Petty Peacock in Emery, Utah, the oldest of six children, four boys and two
girls.

His early life was spent on the farm and he attended school in Emery and
Ferron, UT and then BAC, now SUU, in Cedar City, Utah, then USU in Logan,
Utah.

He enlisted in the Army in October 1940 and was stationed at Fort Lewis,
Washington when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He was sent over seas, landing in
North Africa in November, 1942. His unit fought across North Africa, landed in
Sicily, and then to Salerno, Italy and Anzio, then through France and Germany
and was in Austria when the victory was declared on May 8, 1945.

Returning home he enrolled at BAC where he met Elsie Jones. They were married
May 25, 1946 in the St. George Temple. They moved to Emery for a year then to
Logan to finish his education. Then he obtained a job teaching Vocational
Agriculture in Enterprise, Utah. He taught for 30 years, retiring in 1978.

He had his own welding and machine shop and served the people of the area with
repairing machinery for farms and homes.

Byron was an active member of the LDS Church serving as teacher and in the
Priesthood quorums. He served as a counselor in High Priests and in the Sunday
School. He was Stake Clerk in the Uvada Stake where he served for 13 years. He
then served on the High Council for 12 years. He and his wife served a mission
to the Cambodian Refugees in Oakland, California from June of 1985 to June of
1986. He served on the Enterprise town board for four years.

After he and his wife returned from their mission, he started to do oil
paintings at age 68. His many paintings were given to family and friends and
are treasured by them. He suffered a stroke in 1997 and after rehabilitation
he learned to paint with his left hand.

Byron is survived by a daughter, Francell (Wayne) Yeoman of Pleasantview, UT;
sons, Joe (Janice) Peacock of Hurricane, UT, Nelson Peacock of San Diego, CA,
and son Dwight (Vickie) Peacock of Enterprise, UT; 15 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren, two brothers; Hershel Peacock and Perry Peacock, and
sister Charlene Staheli. He was preceded in death by his eternal companion
Elsie, sister Erma Merservey, and brother Rolland Peacock.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the
Enterprise LDS 4th and 5th Ward Chapel, 620 E. Main, Enterprise, Utah. A
visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
Interment will be in the Enterprise City Cemetery under the direction of
Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through
our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Jill Cheney Peterson

ST. GEORGE - Jill Cheney Peterson, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, December
13, 2005, at her home in St. George. She was born on April 15, 1968, in Ogden,
Utah, to Ellis Cheney and Marilyn Saunders Cheney. She married Jeffrey
Corrigan Peterson on December 19, 1987, in the St. George Temple.

Jill was raised in Mesquite, Nevada, where she attended Virgin Valley
Elementary, Jr. High, and High School. While growing up, she spent a lot of
time outdoors, swimming, hiking, and playing all kinds of sports. She spent
much time with her family playing games, going on vacations, singing, and many
other things. She has five sisters and three brothers: Paula Short, Joy
Cheney, Daren Cheney, Glen Cheney, Donna Cheney, Mark Cheney, Lisa Cheney,
Karen Walsh, who are all still living.

Jill met the love of her life, Jeff Peterson, in Mesquite, and they were
married five months later. They have three boys whom Jill adored, Stephen,
Michael, and James. She loved to spend time with her family playing sports,
singing and playing music, playing games, going on vacations, and attending
church functions together.

She actively served her Heavenly Father through various church callings,
including Primary for eleven years, Scouting for three years, and Relief
Society for the last three years. She loved to serve others and do whatever
was asked of her.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at
the Snow Canyon 9th Ward Chapel, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, with the first
viewing Wednesday, December 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary,
and the second viewing Thursday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at
the Chapel. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, UT (435) 673-2454.

A Trust Fund has been set up for Jill Peterson's children at America 1st
Credit Union, 1189 E. 700 S., St. George, UT 84790.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at
our website. Click on the rose.

Originally published December 15, 2005

Florence Marsh Oates

PROVO - Florence Marsh Oates, 94, died December 10, 2005 in Provo, Utah. She
was born July 7, 1911 in Almo, Idaho to John and Florence Green Marsh. She was
delivered by her grandmother, Annie Green, the local midwife, in her
grandparents' log cabin.

The family lived in Salt Lake City until she was 11 years old. In 1922 they
moved to Los Angeles, California where she graduated from Lincoln high School
with honors and attended Sawyer Business College for one year.

On February 4, 1932 she married Ernest Oates in Glendale, California and they
were sealed in the Mesa, Arizona Temple four days later. She was very active
in the LDS Church, serving in many capacities over the years: Relief Society
President twice, MIA President, Stake Relief Society and MIA boards, Sunday
School and Primary teachers, Stake Gleaner President, visiting teacher for all
her adult life. She and Ernest served both a stake mission and a full time
mission in the Northern States Mission in Canton, Illinois.

Always active in the community, she served as PTA President at the elementary
and Junior High levels and received an honorary lifetime membership in that
organization. She was also involved in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts while the
family lived in Pasadena, California. Their home was always open to young
people, many of whom stayed for extended periods, including eight years of
housing missionaries.

In 1973 she and Ernest moved to Bloomington, Utah where they soon became
involved in church and civic affairs. She was a Temple worker, a Pink Lady at
the hospital, and was President of the Southwest Series (now the Celebrity
Series). They traveled the world over many times, and when Ernest died in
1996, they had just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Her love and
devotion were to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Irene Cattani of Tempe, AZ; Diane (Phil)
Nolen of Greenwood Village, CO; foster son, Edward J.(Gayle) Wells of Moraga,
CA; daughter-in-law, Selene Oates of Provo, UT; 24 grandchildren and 53
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Rex (Ann) Marsh of
Orem. UT. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Oates, son Ernest D.
Oates, daughter Elaine Woolley, son-in-law Ray Cattani, brother Lewis Marsh,
and sister Ruth Fryling.

Services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005, 10 a.m., Southgate LDS
Ward, Mulberry

Chapel, 3371 Mulberry Dr., St. George, Utah. Viewing will be Friday, December
16, 2005, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT.
Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of
Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf
website at www.metcalfmortuary.com

Originally published December 15, 2005

DEATH NOTICE

Robert Turrey

LAS VEGAS - Robert Turrey, 56, died in Las Vegas on December 9, 2005. He was
born September 2, 1949 in Orange, California to Erlinda Avalos and Raymond M.
Turrey.

He is survived by sisters, Linda Turrey of Santa Ana, CA., Yolanda Steen,
Maria Elena Turrey, Angie Jimenez, Irene Gomez, brother; Raymond Turrey, his
mother-in-law, Margaret Armstrong, and many nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 11 a.m., Leeds
City Cemetery, Leeds, UT. A visitation will be held prior to the service on
Saturday, December 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George
Blvd., St. George, Utah. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
(435) 673-4221.

Originally published December 15, 2005