OBITS: The Spectrum 11 Jun 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Source: St. George The Spectrum http://www.thespectrum.com

Jonathan Rex Cordell

SPANISH FORK - Jonathan Rex Cordell, age 28, died June 6, 2005, in Spanish
Fork, Utah. He was born July 20, 1976, in Hialeah, Florida to James A. and
Suzanne Farley Cordell.

He had many different interests including, scouting, of which he earned the
rank of Eagle Scout, television and radio broadcasting, the love of music,
playing the piano, trombone and had a beautiful singing voice. He also loved
flying and learned to fly at 10 years old. He eventually went to Flight
Director School and attended Dixie College. Jon was proud of the fact that he
served in the U. S. Navy. He also worked for Metcalf Mortuary for 2 years.

He is survived by his father James A. Cordell of Chino, CA., his son Nathan
Rex Cordell of Connecticut, two brothers and three sisters who loved Jon very
much; James A. Cordell, Jr., of Spanish Fork, UT., Gary Dwayne Cordell of St.
George, UT., Linda Rae Hess of Hurricane, UT., Robbin Denise Baggs and Claudia
Dean Shaw both of St. George, UT., six nieces and 10 nephews. He was preceded
in death by his mother Suzanne Farley Cordell, and grandparents Rex and Mary
Sue Farley.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd. A visitation will be held
Saturday, June 11, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the mortuary.
Interment will be in Glendale, Kentucky. Arrangements under the direction of
Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through
Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published June 11, 2005

Julia Elene Smith Jenson

Julia Elene Smith Jenson passed away June 9th, 2005 at the home of her
daughter, Juliene Campbell in Washington City, Utah. Born 100 years ago on
October 15, 1904 to David A. and Sarah Jane Hopkins Smith in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She was an identical twin to Ellen Taney Smith Jenson.

She spent her childhood years in Glendale (Kane County), Utah with her
brothers and sisters Ellen,Blaine, Freda,Jay and Edna. She and Ellen Moved to
Cedar City to attend college.There she met and married Heber C. Kimball Jenson
on November 16,1923. They had six children Garth (Helen), David (Ellen),
Juliene (Bruce), Kimner, Sara (Dick), and Scott (Donna).

She was the Cedar City Librarian for many years, and a patriotic citizen who
never failed to vote including the last election. She happily served her
fellow men.

A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she
served in many callings including a mission to Florida, Ft. Lauderdale at age
70. She was in a Relief Society Presidency in her 80s and visiting teacher in
her 90s. She endured faithfully to the end.

Elene was preceded in death by her husband, Son Garth, Sisters Ellen and
Freda, and brothers Jay and Blaine.

She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great
great grand children and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Service will be Monday June 13, 2005 at 11:00 am in the Main Street
Chapel off Telegraph Rd. Washington, Ut. Viewing from 9 til 10:45 am In
church. Interment will take place at 2:00 pm at the Cedar City Cemetery.
Services under the direction of Swindlehurst Funeral Home.

Originally published June 11, 2005

Edward O'Brian Mann

ST. GEORGE - Edward O 'Brian Mann, 79, passed away peacefully at home June 9,
2005, in St. George, Utah. He was born in Tempe, Arizona, on September 26,
1925, to Alfred Edward Mann and Nellie Elizabeth Corley. He married Elaine
Peterson in Salt Lake City on August 30, 1945. Their marriage was solemnized
in the Salt Lake Temple in March 1951.

Ed grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended a military high school during the
years of World War II. He was commissioned an Air Force officer right at the
end of the war. After marrying Elaine, a Riverton farm girl, he returned to
Phoenix to work in his father's trucking company. He was recalled into the Air
Force during the Korean War and served as a navigator and bombardier in B-29s
in Japan. He made the Air Force his career, serving on flight crews in B47s
and B52s. With his family, he lived on Air Force bases all over the country,
including four years in Puerto Rico. After retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel,
he lived in Springville, Salt Lake City, and St. George, Utah.

Ed loved his family and was devoted to his beloved wife, Elaine. They were
inseparable.

He traveled with Elaine frequently, read mystery novels and other interesting
books, and enjoyed the calm and peaceful retired life at home. All he really
needed to be happy was to be with his wife.

He loved to play games and spent many evenings playing with friends and
families. As a younger man, he enjoyed exploring the desert. Whenever he saw a
dirt road leading off into the wild, he always wanted to go see where it went.
Ed knew how to do everything and was always available to help his family, his
neighbors, and friends. He always made people feel their opinions were very
important. He took the time to truly listen.

Ed was an active and enthusiastic member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, having served as High Councilor and in several bishoprics.
He was a true disciple of Christ, and his expression of his readiness to
return home to God brought peace to his family at his parting.

Ed is survived by his wife, Elaine; three sons, Richard (Ramona) Mann, of Roy,
Utah; Alan (Lorinda) Mann, of Taylorsville, Utah; and Steven (Charlotte) Mann,
of Orem, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Violet
Hardy, of Scottsdale, Arizona. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie
Marie McCullough.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. There will be
a viewing held Sunday, June 12, 2005, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again Monday
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, both at the Mortuary. Interment
will be in the St. George 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.

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Originally published June 11, 2005