OBITS: The Spectrum 15 Jul 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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JoAnn (Reeve) Rowland

JoAnn (Reeve) Rowland age 55 passed away on Monday, July 11, 2005 in
Hurricane, Utah surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous
battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born September 24, 1949 in Hurricane, Utah to Gilbert and Thenelda
Reeve. She married her high school sweetheart Richard Rowland in the St.
George LDS Temple on February 17, 1967. Joann centered her life around her
faith, her sweetheart and her family. She was always the peacemaker and loved
people.

She lived in Hurricane all of her life prior to marriage and loved riding
horses and going anywhere her dad went. She had a special love for her mom,
dad, sister, and her brothers and was always quick to show them that love. She
made many childhood friends that became lifelong friends. After her marriage
to Rick they moved to Henderson, Nevada until 1980 when they moved back to
Hurricane. It was JoAnn's home and that is where she wanted her children
raised. JoAnn worked 16 years in the Hurricane Post Office where all that came
in contact with her loved her sweet and loving personality. She then worked in
the family business "Supreme Green" until her illness prevented her. While she
worked as the Supreme Green phone person many people became acquainted with
her loving personality and she continued to make friends all over the valley.

She was a member of the LDS church and loved the gospel. She held several
positions and loved them all. She especially loved serving in the Relief
Society and sharing her love with the sisters. Teaching Sunday School with
Rick was special as the two of them taught many years of teenagers and loved
them all.

JoAnn was very talented at crocheting and shared her talent with many. She
loved to make baby blankets, dishtowels, and Afghans. Rick and JoAnn went
through life sharing a special bond as they were hardly ever seen apart. They
loved to travel and especially loved to RV as they found special spots all
over the west. JoAnn loved her family and showed it as she was always
preparing big meals for them. She loved Christmas and always made it very
special. Her family was the most important thing on this earth to her and she
always showed it in her actions.

JoAnn is survived by her sweetheart Richard Rowland of Hurricane, Ut., two
daughters, Sandy Rose (Travis) of North Ogden, Teresa Beardall (Barry) of
Hurricane, Ut.; two sons, Trevor Rowland (Autumn) of Hurricane, Ut., Derrick
Rowland (Brittany) of Hurricane, Ut.; 12 grandchildren; her parents Gilbert
and Thenelda Reeve of Hurricane, Ut.; one sister Colette Wadsworth of
Hurricane, Ut.; two brother Brad Reeve of Panguitch, Ut., and Gordon Reeve of
Monticello, Ut.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her son Richard D. Rowland Jr. and her special
friend her father-in-law Robert Don Rowland.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2005, 11 a.m., at the
Hurricane West Stake Center, 270 South 700 West. Family and friends may call
on Friday, July 15, 2005, 6-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 16, 9:30-10:30
a.m. Both at the Hurricane West Stake Center. Interment will be in the
Hurricane City Cemetery.

Originally published July 15, 2005

LeOra Sorensen Seegmiller

WASHINGTON CITY - LeOra Sorensen Seegmiller, age 74, passed away peacefully,
after a valiant battle with cancer, Thursday, July 14, 2005,at her home in
Washington, Utah. She was surrounded by her adoring family. LeOra was born
March 13, 1931, in Port Angeles, Washington, a daughter of Isaac and Alvaretta
Gardner Sorensen. She moved to St. George as a teenager and married G. Burke
Seegmiller on March 4, 1950. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St.
George Temple.

LeOra was self-educated after high school which is apparent by the walls of
books in her home. After she raised her children, she worked for many years at
the Thunderbird Motel as a landscape artist and head housekeeper. Her
landscaping talents were well known by all who visited her home which was
surrounded by delicately flowered rock gardens with plush green vegetation.
LeOra was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
and she derived much enjoyment from serving in the temple.

A lifetime of weaving threads of love with each child, grandchild, and
great-grandchild, as well as friends is the legacy that LeOra leaves. Her
sweet, radiant, and loving countenance will be sorely missed on this planet.
Her selfless acts of love and kindness will touch all our lives forever.

LeOra is survived by her: husband of 56 years, Burke; daughters, Jan S.
(Richard) Chapman, of Rigby, ID, and Claudia S. (Keith) Church, of Manti, UT;
sons, Glade B. (Michelle) Seegmiller, of South Jordan, UT, Michael B. (Diane)
Seegmiller, of St. George, UT, Richard B. (Celice) Seegmiller, of St. George,
UT, and Kyle B. (Susan) Seegmiller, of West Jordan, UT; siblings, Carol
Morgan, ValDean Sorensen, Nyron Sorensen, DeOnne Noel, and Wanda Flukiger.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Alliance and its
associates for their tireless and compassionate assistance. In lieu of
flowers, Mom's wishes were for donations to be made to Hospice Alliance, 965
S. 100 W., Ste. 204, Logan, UT 84321 Attn: Carli "In Memory of LeOra Sorensen
Seegmiller." Also, the family would like to thank friends and family for all
of their assistance and support.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel. There will be a gathering for friends and family
Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Mortuary. Interment
will be at the Washington City Cemetery. 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 15, 2005