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

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LaMar Gurr Jensen

CEDAR CITY - LaMar Gurr Jensen, age 85, passed away June 12th, 2005 in
Parowan, Utah. He was born October 13th, 1919 in Parowan, Utah to Joseph
Moroni Jensen and Rhoda Elizabeth Gurr. LaMar grew up in Parowan, attended
Parowan High School and BAC, Branch Agricultural College, in Cedar City, Utah.
He was drafted into the Army in March, 1941, and was serving in the military
when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. He was a communication specialist and then
later was in the 751st Tank Battalion. He served in Africa and Italy during
WWII and spent 6 months in the army hospital in California with Malaria. He
served almost five years before he was discharged.

LaMar loved music and had a beautiful voice. He sang in many programs that
were held all over Southern Utah from the time he was a boy. He also wrote
poetry and music. LaMar and his good friend, Johnny Guyer, wrote an Army show
that was performed for their entire outfit. He composed music for his family
and for the community. One song, "Parowan, the Mother Town," is sung by all of
the students in school.

As a young man LaMar was elected to the Parowan City Council. He was given the
cemetery as a project. At that time, there was no lawn and weeds covered the
lots. He wrote letters to all the survivors who had family buried in the
cemetery, suggesting that for a small contribution there could be perpetual
care for the burial plots. The letters did not mention a fee but people
immediately sent money. The outpouring of interest started the cemetery
project.

LaMar had a small farm and raised Charolais cows and calves. He took pride in
his big calves and the cows that raised them. He had a good work ethic and
always wanted to keep busy.

He was a businessman. He owned the Roller Skating Rink/Dance Hall in the Brown
Derby. He also owned the LaRoma Caf‚; then he managed the Southern Utah Dairy
Coop. He served as the Iron County Treasurer for many years.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served on the High Council, as a bishop, as counselor of two bishops, and as a
counselor in the Stake Presidency.

LaMar married his love, Roma Lyman on June 30th, 1947. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Provo Temple. They were blessed with 3 children:
William Gary (Ruthanna) Jensen, Bonnie (Steven) Thayer, and Terry (Ron)
Hirschi. They have 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

LaMar is survived by his wife Roma and their three children, 17 grandchildren,
8 great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law Fred Murphey III. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Joseph Moroni and Rhoda Elizabeth Gurr Jensen; brothers
Joseph Elmer Jensen, Mayo Dee Jensen, a sister Marietta Jensen Murphey and two
infant sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at
the 2nd Ward Chapel in Parowan (87 W. Center). Viewings will be held on
Tuesday, June 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and 11:30-12:30 p.m. both at the
Parowan Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery.

Cora Blake Good, 90, our mom, grandma and great-grandma passed away on June
13, 2005 in St. George, Utah.

Born April 13, 1915 in Hinkley, Utah to Joseph Elijah and Delta Cox Blake. She
married Wesley Carlson Good on February 29, 1936 and had four children. She
lived a full and active life enjoying family, sports, and community activities
where she met many friends who were a joy throughout her life.

Preceded in death by husband, Wesley; son, Larry Joe; daughter, Claudia
Despain; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

She is survived by daughter, Sandra Good of St. George; son, Ronald W. Good of
Salt Lake; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Good of Salt Lake; 10 grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; 1 greatgreat-grandchild; 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Graveside services will be held Fri. June 17, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood
Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Friends and family may
call Thurs. evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the mortuary.

Originally published June 15, 2005