OBITS: The Spectrum 22 Jul 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Dieter Anderson

Dieter Daly Anderson, infant son of Doyle and Pauline Anderson of Firth was
stillborn July 18, 2005 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho
Falls.

He is survived by his parents, siblings; Donald, Naomi, Olivia, Elise and
Dallin Anderson of Firth, ID, grandparents, Donald and Rose Anderson of St.
George, UT, and Donald and Rosemary Gouchenour of Conrad, MT, and great
grandparent, Raymond W. Gouchenour of Great Falls, MT.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday July 23, 2005 at the Firth Ward
Chapel (744 North 600 East) with Bishop Richard Moulton conducting. The family
will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 till 1:45 P.M. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Firth Cemetery under the direction of Nalder Funeral
Home in Shelley. Condolences can be sent to the Family at
www.nalderfuneralhome.com.

Originally published July 22, 2005

Annie Madesdry Bell Downing

Annie Madesdry Bell Downing was born March 3, 1920 in Portland, Oregon and
passed away July 19, 2005 in St. George, Utah.

Annie was the second oldest of 5 children and the oldest daughter. The family
moved to the Oakland, California area when she was a child and she grew up
there. Annie excelled in academics and sports, especially softball and tennis.
She was an accomplished cook and seamstress and also taught herself to
crochet, embroider, knit and tatt. All family members were happy recipients of
her handwork.

Annie married John W. Downing in August 1941. Together they have 2 daughters,
Ann Ledesma of St. George, Utah and Jacqueline Reeder of Brigham City, Utah.

The family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in November
1962, and was later sealed for time and eternity in March 1968. Annie and Jack
fully embraced the gospel and have been faithful members. Annie served as
Relief Society President and Primary President and always loved being a
visiting teacher.

They have 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Annie dedicated her
life to the gospel and to her children and grandchildren. She was proud of
each one and was their best cheerleader.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings and one great
grandson. We know that "Grandma Annie" is having a happy reunion.

Grandma, we will miss you but we are grateful that you are now released from
your earthly cares and look forward to reuniting with you someday in the
Lord's due time.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005, 3 p.m. at the Snow
Canyon Stake Center, 1184 North Dixie Downs Road, St. George, Utah. Visitation
for family and friends will be one hour prior to the services at the Stake
Center. Interment will be at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside,
California under the direction of Heideman Mortuary 435-627-0691.

Originally published July 22, 2005

Mildred Spendlove Lee Heaton

VIRGIN - Mildred Spendlove Lee Heaton, age 84, passed way Thursday, July 21,
2005, at the Hurricane Care & Rehabilitation Center in Hurricane, Utah. She
was born May 14, 1921, in Virgin, Utah, a daughter of Karl Ervin and Lenora
Barney Spendlove. Mildred married James Willard Lee on June 20, 1938, and they
later divorced. On February 14, 1974, she married LaMont "Pete" Heaton, who
preceded her in death on January 26, 2001.

Born, raised, and educated in Virgin, Mildred was truly a pioneer who lived
her entire life in that small community. She married young and raised her
family in Virgin. She was employed by E.J. Graff, in LaVerkin, Dratter's Motel
and Restaurant, in Springdale, Hurricane Mesa Test Site, in Virgin, and Sunset
Canyon Ranch (Curtis Scarritt) in Virgin.

Mildred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, where she has served as Relief Society President, and also served in
many other positions in all of the auxiliaries. She was excellent at quilting
and crocheting. She enjoyed being a homemaker, was a superb cook, and no one
ever left her home hungry. Kind, gentle, giving, patient, friendly, genuine,
sincere are the words that best describe Mildred. She was a wonderful and
loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Millie will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved her.

Surviving family include her children: Eliza Jane (Jim) Hamby, of Burley, ID;
Lenora June (Jerry) Schaub, of St. Clair, MN; Mildred Vondell (Garry) Barrick,
of Hurricane, UT; Jay Willard (Cecil) Lee, of Virgin, UT; Lawrence Karl
(Sharon) Lee, of Virgin, UT; Linda Lee (Dan E.) Howard, of LaVerkin, UT; and
Viola (Shane) Harkness, of Burley, ID; 42 grandchildren; 90
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Melva Ruesch, Doris
Ruesch, Etta Mangum, Priscilla Riding; brothers: Eugene Spendlove and Waldo
Spendlove; and aunt, Udella Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Karl and Lenora; husband, James Willard Lee, and husband, LaMont "Pete"
Heaton; sister, Roena Lee; and brothers, Linden and Roland Spendlove.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 25, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Virgin Ward Chapel, Virgin, UT, with a viewing Sunday, July 24, from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at the Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., Hurricane, and
Monday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Chapel.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Hurricane Valley Mortuary, (435)
635-2454. Funeral Director Ted Spilsbury

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 22, 2005

DEATH NOTICES

Alvin Earl Elliott

ST. GEORGE - Alvin Earl Elliott, 85, died on July 20, 2005, in St. George. He
was born March 3, 1920, in Denver.

Alvin is survived by his wife: Emma of St. George, and a niece and nephew: Pat
and Don Range of Palos Verdes, Calif.
John Garnier

HURRICANE - Johannes Aloysos Augustus Garnier, 69, died Tuesday in St. George.
He was born July 31, 1935, in Cairo, Egypt.

Surviving family include his: wife: Eve of Hurricane; children: Robert Garnier
of St. George, John (Stephanie) Garnier of Las Vegas, Krista (Troy) Elmer of
Cedar City and Gregory (Ann) Goebelt of Ashland, Ore.; 8 grandchildren; and a
sister: Therese Farias of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Services will be Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Hurricane Valley
Mortuary, 140 N. Main, Hurricane, with a viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.,
prior to services, at the mortuary.

Originally published July 22, 2005