OBITS: The Spectrum 12 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 Edna Lu Jennings ST. GEORGE - Edna Lu Jennings, 72, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005, from complications of cancer and diabetes. She was at her home, in St. George, surrounded by her family. Lu was born September 12, 1932, in St. George, Utah, to Juanita Seegmiller, and Clyde Albert McQuaid. She married Richard Carl Jennings, August 22, 1950, in the St. George L.D.S. Temple. Her musical accomplishments were numerous. She started piano lessons with her aunt, Winnie Seegmiller, at age 13. She excelled very quickly and within two years she was studying with Mr. Carlyle Marsden at Dixie College. At that time, Lu was accompanying choirs at the high school and the college. She gave her first solo recital at age 16. Dr. Blaine Johnson, also of Dixie College, mentored her in conducting and accompanying. She attributed her love of Johann Sebastian Bach to these two great teachers. Lu studied under some of the world's greatest organists, to include Dr. Sterling Wheelwright, of San Francisco State University, Charles McKinney, of San Francisco, Dr. Keith Chapman, of Philadelphia, Mr. Christopher Giles, and her greatest teacher and close friend, Dr. James Welch, of Stanford University. In 1967, Lu and Richard moved to Atherton, California, where she would be able to study, and Richard began practicing dentistry and also teaching at U.C. Medical Center. They moved back to St. George in 1979, where Lu began teaching at Dixie College, and was a member of the music faculty for 18 years. She was the founder of the "Dixie College Concert Organ Series." She was a charter member and past Dean of the "American Guild of Organists," St. George/Cedar Chapter. Lu and Mr. Robert Douglas, founded the St. George Bach Festival in 1997. She also served as president of the "Southwest Guild for the Performing Arts," and instigated the "Homes for the Holidays" fundraiser. She founded the "Dixie College Piano Ensemble." She was a member of the Southwest Symphony for five years as the pianist. Lu was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was unwavering in her faith. She held many musical and other positions in her Church. She is survived by her: children, Jeffery McQuaid (Lori), Bradley Richard (Kris), Thaddeus Clyde (Gayle), Robert Alpine (Lisa), Julie Anne (Darren) Imlay, James Marshall (Heather); 28 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Helen Jennings Duff and Annie McArthur Jennings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her parents, Clyde and Nita McQuaid. Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Bloomington Hills 1st Ward Chapel, located at 1130 E. Brigham Road. Visitations will be held Thursday, July 14 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, located at 110 South Bluff Street, and again Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Chapel. Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 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 12, 2005 E. Carol Scarkino E. Carol Scarkino went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:55 p.m. on July 9, 2005. She was born on July 20, 1940 to Edna Laynoitte Oden and the late James W. Oden, in Decatur Alabama. She was always eager and willing to help others she especially enjoyed being with her family and spending time with her five grandchildren. To pass time she enjoyed crocheting. Carol was preceded in death by her father James W. Oden and her brother James Michael Oden. She was survived by her husband Anthony Robert Scarkino, Robert A. Scarkino (Jamie Scarkino), Laurie L. Mitchell, Barbara D. Scarkino, and her mother Edna Laynoitte Oden. And her five grandchildren Mason Scarkino, Brandon Mitchell, Ryan Scarkino, Jeremy Mitchell, and Tyson Scarkino. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Palm Mortuary in Henderson, Nevada from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Washington City Cemetery, 300 E. 100 N., Washington City, on Wednesday, July 13, at 3:00 p.m. Originally published July 12, 2005 Verna Ann Henrie It is the dawning of a new day for each of us! For those left behind, we must say, "see you later". For those beyond the veil it will be an embrace and hello. Whatever our station at this moment, we pause to celebrate the life of Verna Ann and mourn her passing into the next life. Verna entered this life August 5th 1948 and in a peaceful moment as the early rays of sunlight entered the room on July 9th 2005, our wife, mother, daughter, and friend bid farewell to all she held dear in mortality, laid the cares of this world aside and entered into her next big adventure. While cancer raided her physical body, nothing could diminish the legacy and love that continues now in each of us. It is good to have an end to the journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Verna Ann's love of family, her husband and seven children, were her life's work. Everything she did was to bring peace, happiness, joy, comfort, solace and love to her family. It is the completion of that work and devotion on this earth, which will leave a void in our hearts as we wait the time of reunion. Her love extended to friends and neighbors as well. The outpouring of love, comfort, prayers and concern was evidence of this during the battle she fought so valiantly. At times peace eluded us until we spent time with Verna. Her spirit would calm and soothe even the most troubled heart. In addition to her human family, Verna raised and cared for a family of animals who will rejoice at her entrance into heaven. We never knew a home without the presence of a dog, cat, bunnies, or horses. It is impossible to summarize a life as fulfilled and meaningful as Verna's. Those who know her understand who she is and will carry in their hearts forever how they were blessed by her life. It is also our privilege to share our memories, sorrows and joys with future generations so they may come to know the woman, mother, daughter, wife and friend known as Verna Ann. Mom, it is time to saddle your horse and ride with the wind at your back, the water at your feet and peace in your heart. Watch over us as only you can and be the sunshine on our shoulders. We love you and will see you soon. Verna is survived by her husband Steve Henrie of Orem; her mother LaVon J. Lindsay of Orem; three sons and three daughters: Ryan Stephen and Ann Westover Henrie, Salt Lake City; Robert and Holly Ann Lowe, Pleasant Grove; Keith and Megan Johnson, Orem; Hutch Lindsay Henrie, Salt Lake City; Cashia Anne Henrie, Orem; and Tyson Jed Henrie, Orem; two grandchildren and two sisters: Glenna Hammond, Portola Valley, CA; and Madelyn Parrish, North Logan, UT. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley Henrie and her father Harold G. Lindsay. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon in the Timp Park 2nd Ward Chapel at 1000 North Main, Orem. Friends and family may call at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home in Orem at 600 East 800 North on Tuesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday at the Ward Chapel from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. (Anyone wishing to send condolences to the family please visit the web site atwww.walkerfamilymortuaries.com) Donation may be made in Verna's name to the American Cancer Society c/o Ryan Henrie, 7733 South 415 East Midvale, Utah 84047. Originally published July 12, 2005