OBITS: The Spectrum 5 Jul 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Donald Hiatt LAS VEGAS - Donald Hiatt, age 68, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a short illness. He was born May 15, 1937, in Enterprise, Utah, the fourth and last child of Moore Preston and Wanda Pitcher Hiatt. Donnie married Shirley Pyle on February 12, 1959, and they were later divorced. He attended school in Enterprise and was an excellent athlete. Donnie started working in the hay and potato fields at a very early age. He always outworked any of his coworkers. He said he was smaller so he had to prove he could do the job. He worked for Bailey Firestone in Salt Lake City for several years, and later moved to Las Vegas to work for Stocks Ready Mix, retiring from there in 1990. Donnie loved to take his kids fishing and hunting. In later years he spent his time enjoying every aspect of horse racing. He is survived by his: dear companion, Diane Burke, of Henderson, NV; daughter, Brenda Jones, of Las Vegas; sons, Donald Blair (Julie) Hiatt and Hal Hiatt, both of St. George, UT; five grandchildren; brother, Melvin Hiatt, of Enterprise, UT; sister, Eleanor (Eddie) Leavitt, of Las Vegas; and nieces and nephews. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Moore and Wanda, and brother, Boyd Hiatt. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, with a visitation from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services, at the Mortuary. Interment will be at the Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, UT. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454. 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 July 5, 2005 Home News Local News Special Sections Archives Obituaries Local Sports Features Celebrations Movie Listings Opinion Nation/World Technology Special Sections Space & Science Weather Entertainment Communities Classifieds Shopping Coupons Cars Homes Commercial Preview Mesquite Preview 4 Rent Magazine Jobs Customer Service Tuesday, July 5, 2005 Subscribe Today 'Very Wonderful Person' ADVERTISEMENT Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him. He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues. Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities. In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil Company, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company. In October, 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years. Survived by his daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-inlaw, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005,11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 East So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated. Originally published July 5, 2005 'Very Wonderful Person' Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him. He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues. Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities. In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil Company, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company. In October, 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years. Survived by his daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-inlaw, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005,11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 East So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated. Originally published July 5, 2005 Willard Reese Phillips WASHINGTON CITY - Willard Reese Phillips, 69, returned home to his Father in Heaven on July 2, 2005, in St. George, Utah at the Dixie Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caliente, Nevada on July 13, 1935, the oldest of five children born to Bernice Simkins and Alvin LaVon Phillips. He attended and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1951. He worked at Titanium Metal Plant in Henderson, Nevada. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1961. He served honorably in the United States Air Force for 21 years as a pilot, flying C130's, as well as various other planes, and serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. While in the Air Force he also received his masters degree in counseling through Ball State University, and in 1982 he retired as a Lt. Colonel. After retiring, he started teaching at Lincoln County High School, and did so for 11 years. On June 7, 1955, he married Joyce Burton in Henderson, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George L.D.S. Temple. As a couple, they had the opportunity to work together at the Grand Canyon as well as Yellowstone National Park. They also had the privilege of serving as temple workers in the St. George Temple which they thoroughly enjoyed. While at Brigham Young University, he roped and was a steer wrestler on the Rodeo Team, which in 1961 was 3rd in the Nation. He was also in the R.O.T.C. program at BYU. He enjoyed playing basketball and football in high school. He was actively involved with the Boy Scout program when his two sons were participants. He was a high school football coach. He also had a very productive and successful FFA program during his teaching career. He always had nice big gardens and enjoyed back country horse riding excursions for days at a time. He also enjoyed reading and reciting cowboy poetry. Throughout his life, he was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many positions. He served as Bishop, as a member of the Stake Presidency, and on the High Council. He always served his Heavenly Father to his greatest capacity. He was currently the High Priest Group Leader in the Washington 2nd Ward. He also enjoyed serving in and attending the St. George Temple. He was an active member in the Lions Club in Washington, Utah. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Phillips, of Washington, Utah; and their three children, Sheila (Mark) Willingham of Panaca, Nevada, Glen (Shelly) Phillips of Henderson, Nevada and John (Voniece) Phillips of Farmington Hills, Michigan; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 4 siblings, Linda (Dr. Vince) Lee of Phoenix, Arizona, Vaughn (Donna) Phillips of Pioche, Nevada, Becky Cox of Henderson, Nevada and Kevin (Teri) Phillips of Caliente, Nevada along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and LaVon Phillips. He had a way of embracing others with his gentle wisdom. Through his immense spirit, he taught strength in adversity to his family and friends. His friends, describing him stated, "He was a Warrior for Good." This strength was truly his gift in life. We know he will continue to inspire us to strive to do our best and to live each day to its fullest. We thank him for the knowledge he has blessed us with. We pay tribute to the amazing work he accomplished in this life and look forward to the day when we will rejoice with him again. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Washington 2nd L.D.S. Ward Chapel, 82 North Main Street in Washington, Utah. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., and Thursday, July 7th from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published July 5, 2005