OBITS: The Spectrum 24 Jul 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Maiben Bennett Ashby

ST. GEORGE, UT - Maiben Bennett Ashby, 92, passed away in St. George, Utah on
July 21, 2005. He was born June 16, 1913 in Leamington, Utah to Jane Marinda
Stephenson and Rodney Badger Ashby. He married Elsa Clara Wohlgemuth on August
24, 1936 in the LDS Manti Temple.

Maiben lived in Leamington, Utah until he served a LDS Mission in Minnesota
and North Dakota. After his mission he attended and graduated from Branch
Agricultural Junior College in Cedar City, Utah. He moved to St. George, Utah
in 1937 and operated a service station for six years, then worked in the Bank
of St. George for another six years. In 1948 he became a newspaper distributor
and was responsible for newspapers from Salt Lake City, Utah to Las Vegas,
Nevada and Los Angeles, California. He supervised carriers in all of
Washington County and parts of Southern Nevada.

Maiben served as Scoutmaster, Explorer Advisor, Sunday School Teacher,
Deacon's Advisor, Bishop's Counselor, Bishop, Stake High Counselor, and was
awarded the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award. He also served as
District Commissioner of Scouting, Justice of the Peace St. George Precinct
for 16 years, St. George City Justice for six years and was a member of the
St. George Chamber of Commerce.

Maiben inherited his green thumb from his mother. He raised an enormous garden
for over 70 years and was still working in his garden three weeks ago. He
tried different and even exotic varieties of fruits and vegetables along with
the usual corn, tomatoes, grapes and pecans.

He is survived by one son, Arnold Carl Ashby of West Valley City, Utah; four
daughters, Viola Rae Rosengreen of Renton, Washington, Selma Ann Johnson Brown
of El Dorado Hills, California, Karen Lillian Ginocchio of St. George, Utah
and Elsa Jane Picklesimer of St. George, Utah; 38 grandchildren; 74 great
grandchildren; and a sister, Nina Rasmussen. He is preceded in death by his
beloved wife Elsa.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005, 11 a.m., Bloomington
Hills LDS Ft. Pierce Chapel, 750 E. Ft. Pierce Dr., St. George, Utah.
Visitations will be held Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St.
George Blvd. and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Ft. Pierce
Chapel. 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 July 24, 2005

Joseph Kay Sandberg

Joseph Kay Sandberg, 61, passed away on July 21, 2005 in Millford, Utah. He
was born June 30, 1944 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Clarence Sandberg and Anna
Marie Hermansen. He married Dianne Rogerson on Sept 4, 1964 in Parowan, Utah.
They had two children, JoAnne and Jodi Kaye. He later married Carol Ann Martin
Smith on February 7, 1972. They had a son, Joe Karl Sandberg.

Joseph Kay Sandberg spent his early life on the Sandberg Ranch in John's
Valley. He loved fishing, hunting, and taking care of animals. He worked as a
surveyor for Sandberg Engineers, on construction of Cedar High School, and 18
plus years for the Union Pacific Railroad. He attended Cedar High School where
he played the trumpet in the band. After graduating from high school he
attended the University of Utah.

He is survived by his children JoAnne (Bryan) Symonette of Salt Lake City,
Jodi Kaye (Justin) Starr,Joe Karl Sandberg and 6 grandchildren. Sisters,Marie
S. Memmott, Ruth S. Webb and brothers James C. Sandberg (Marba) and Rex D.
Sandberg (Grace). He is preceded in death by his parents, Avon S. Parry Kelley
(sister), Merrill G. Memmott (brother in law), and Ralph Webb (brother in
law).

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2005,11:00 a.m. at Southern
Utah Mortuary. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. or Wednesday from 10-11
a.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary. Condolences May be sent through our website at
sumfamily.com.

Originally published July 24, 2005

SFC Ronald Tanner Wood

Sergeant First Class Ronald Tanner Wood of the Utah Army National Guard was
born in Provo, Utah on February 17, 1977. A member of the Bravo Battery 1st
Battalion 148th Field Artillery in Brigham City, he was serving his country in
Operation Iraqi Freedom. SFC Wood was riding in an armored vehicle that was
hit by a roadside explosive device on July 16 in Kirkuk, Iraq, and SFC Wood
was killed. In November, 1994, during his senior year at Cedar High School,
SFC Ron Wood became a member of the Headquarters Battery 2nd Battalion 222nd
Field Artillery in Cedar City. He was a member of the 222nd when they were
activated near the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and shortly after his
return from that activation he became a member of the l48th Field Artillery in
Brigham City.

The son of Ron and Jody Wood, former Cedar City residents, Ron is the oldest
of five children. His younger siblings are: SPC Nathan Wood of the Utah Army
National Guard, Lehi, Utah; Julie (Aaron) Langreder, Canon City, Colorado;
Cody Wood, Canon City, Colorado; Johnny Wood, Canon City, Colorado. Ron is the
uncle of Brody, Alandra, and Wayne Langreder, and the grandson of Ann Like and
the deceased Jim Like, all of Canon City, Colorado. He is also the grandson of
the deceased Dwane and Luise Wood of Las Vegas, Nevada. Ron Wood also has
uncles, aunts, and cousins in Utah, Colorado, and Nevada.

Ron liked to laugh and enjoy life. He enjoyed reading books, listening to
music, bodybuilding, weight lifting, and running. Ron was always concerned
about everyone else's needs, and wanted to make sure that his family was
happy. He was proud to be a U. S. Army soldier, and he was dedicated and loyal
to his fellow soldiers until the end of his life. SFC Ronald Tanner Wood was a
true blue national hero, and he will be sorely missed by his family, friends,
and fellow soldiers.

Funeral Services will be held at the Cedar High School Auditorium, Tuesday,
July 26, 2005 at 12:00 noon. Family and friends may come to visit Sunday from
10:00a.m.- 5:00p.m and Monday 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Family will be present Monday
evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All viewings will be located at the Southern Utah
Mortuary at 190 N. 300 W. Cedar City, Utah. Internment will be held at the
Hurricane City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online through our website
www.sumfamily.com.

Originally published July 24, 2005