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

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Lila Beth Watson Anderson

ST. GEORGE - Lila Beth Watson Anderson, age 89, died Friday, June 17, 2005, in
St. George, from natural causes incident to age. She was born in Smithfield,
Utah, on February 17, 1916, the second daughter and fourth child of William R.
and Elizabeth Roskelley Watson. She married Grant Sylvester Anderson in the
Logan Temple on July 31, 1935, and four children were born to this union.

Her homes were, first, in Filer, Idaho, and Smithfield, Utah. She then spent
thirty-two years living throughout Southern California (Inglewood, Pico
Rivera, Montebello, and Whittier), after which she resided for 27 years in
Washington, Utah. Upon the death of her husband, she lived with her daughter,
Linda, at Atria Assisted Living, Elderberry Care, and Kolob Care Center, all
in St. George.

Lila will be remembered for her kindness. She was a loyal friend, mother, and
grandmother. She enjoyed writing poetry, playing the piano, singing in groups,
sewing, and crocheting. She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and had a strong faith in her Savior. She served in many
positions in the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society, and also three
times as a Stake Missionary with her husband. She opened her home several
times to young people, or family members, who needed a place to stay.

She is survived by her: three children, Valeen (Laurence) Holgate, LaMar
(Joanne) Anderson, and Linda (Douglas) Stuart; son-in-law, George (Carol)
Skyles; 22 grandchildren; and 52 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband and daughter, Mary Beth Skyles.

The family expresses appreciation to all of the care centers and hospice
workers who gave their time and thoughtful care to Lila during her suffering.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. at the
Green Valley 6th Ward Chapel, 124 N. Valley View Dr., St. George, with a
viewing from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., prior to services, at the Chapel. 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)
6732454.

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 June 22, 2005

Helen Patricia 'Pat' Dutton

WASHINGTON - Helen Patricia "Pat" Dutton, age 58, passed away Saturday, June
18, 2005, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. She was born
February 24, 1947, in Pueblo, Colorado, a daughter of Ralph and Helen Leist
Worline. She married Daniel Rex Dutton, Jr. on August 30, 1968, in the St.
George Temple.

Pat was born and raised in Pueblo, where she attended school. She also
attended schools in Ohio. She and Dan and their son, David, moved to St.
George in 1977. Pat enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved to collect "Happy
Meal" toys, and she loved her grandchildren.

An active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pat
served in many positions.

Surviving family include her: husband, Dan, of Washington, UT; son, David
(Melissa) Dutton, of Washington, UT; three grandchildren, Kyle, Mikayla, and
Mikynzie; sisters, Gwen and Joanna; and brothers, Mike, Dave, and Jim.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Buena Vista 2nd Ward Chapel, 860 N. Fairway Dr., Washington, UT, with a
viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Chapel. 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 June 22, 2005

Miriam 'Lil Grandma' Leven

Our Beloved "Lil Grandma" Miriam Leven passed away on June 17th 2005 in St.
George Utah. She was 91 years old.

Miriam was born in Chicago Illinois on March 17, 1914 to Max and Annie
Goodman. Miriam grew up in Chicago and later moved to Florida where she met
her husband William Allan Leven of 54 years. Together they raised a daughter
Barbara Morris.

While married to William, they owned Kennedy Furniture Company, in Miami
Florida. They later sold the business and Miriam became an interior designer.
Miriam moved to St. George on Valentines Day in the early 90's where she spent
the rest of her life surrounding herself by her granddaughter Julie and
friends. Miriam was a social butterfly. Everywhere she went people enjoyed her
personality. She loved football, (Miami Dolphins) and baseball (Chicago Cubs).
She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and traveling. Miriam touched
the lives of everyone she met and will be greatly missed.

Special thanks to Red Cliffs Care Center and to all those who made her feel at
home.

Miriam is survived by her daughter Barbara Anne Morris, of Zephyrhills, Fl.,
Granddaughter, Julie Beck of St. George, Utah, and Grandson Robert Beck, of
Snelville, Ga.

Originally published June 22, 2005

Alma Dale Monson

ST. GEORGE - Alma Dale Monson, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on Father's
Day, Sunday, June 19, 2005. He was born November 28, 1913, in Preston, Idaho,
the third of 10 children, to Alma Hyrum and Margaret Ena Peterson Monson. Dale
married Dayle S. Jensen on August 30, 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple.

He attended schools in Preston, Idaho. He served a mission for The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Central States from 1936 to 1938.
Dale held many positions in the Church, including bishop of the Ogden 61st
Ward and Weber Heights Stake High Council. He served as an ordinance worker in
the Ogden and St. George Temples.

Dale worked at Farmers Grain Cooperative for 42 years, retiring in 1982. After
his retirement, he worked as a sales representative for Seedboro Corp. in
Chicago, Illinois. He moved to St. George in 1992. His interests included
fishing, playing golf, and supporting his sons and grandchildren in their
various activities. He was very active right up until his death.

Surviving family include his: sons, Buggs (JoAnn) and Terry (Shelley), of St.
George, and Bob (Susan), of South Weber; 8 grandchildren, Dan (Sandy) and Chad
(Vicki - deceased), of West Jordan, Ryan (Marlene) and Cory, of South Weber,
Tyler (Aimee), of Uintah, Matt (Jeny)and Adam, of St. George, McCall
(Christian) Morrison, of Laie, HI; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mada
Larsen, Dean Edwards, and Connie (Martell) Rawlings, all of Preston, ID,
Cleone (Harold) Jones, of Rexburg, ID, and Barbara Rinderknecht, of
Providence, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Ena, and
siblings, Norma Murray, Louise Hendricks, Rheal, and Garth Monson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Lindquist Mortuary Chapel, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Family and
friends may call Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the
Mortuary. Interment will be at Washington Heights Memorial Park in Ogden, UT.
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 June 22, 2005

Dee E. Porter

GLENDALE - Dee E Porter, age 78, passed away June 20, 2005 in St. George,
Utah. Dee was born February 8, 1927 in LaVerkin, Utah Nathan Alma Porter and
Vida Martina Elder. He married his sweetheart Lorna Anderson on July 12, 1947
in Fredonia, Arizona. Later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

He is survived by his wife Lorna A. Porter, daughters; Linda (Hal) Lamb of
Somerset, California, Pamela (Mack N.) Roundy of Glendale, Utah, and Vickie
(Larry) Stanger of Santa Clara, Utah, son: Bobby (Jill) Porter of Redmond,
Utah, 16 grandchildren, 19 Great grandchildren, and 1 sister Marie Larsen of
Kingston, Utah. Dee was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, and 4
brothers; Grandon, Lerin, Ray, and Lyle.

Dee served his country in the Armed Forces during World War II. He served in
his community in many positions including Mayor of Glendale and was an active
leader in his church.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 25, 2005, at 1:00 PM in the Glendale
Ward Chapel, Glendale, Utah. Viewings will be Friday from 7:30-8:30 PM at
Mosdell Mortuary, and from 11:45-12:45 at the chapel prior to services. Burial
will be in the Glendale City Cemetery.

Originally published June 22, 2005

~ June 19, 2005

Our little buddy Carter David Cowley was born October 26, 2004 in St. George
UT to David Thomas and Sameeta Losee Cowley. Carter was called home by his
Heavenly Father on June 19, 2005 in Cedar City UT.

He was a sweet little guy who brought lots of joy and love in the lives of all
who knew him. Carter had many health trials, but never seeded to loose his
happy, loving spirit.

Carter is survived by parents: David & Sameeta Cowley and his big sister:
McKenna. Grandparents: M. Boyd & Deborah Cowley; Mark & Gwen Losee.
GreatGrandparents: Dex & Betty Jean Cowley; Donna & the late Ned Nielson;
Cecil & Ava Losee; Fred & Elva Skeem.

We will forever remember and love Carter and the great blessing he was in our
lives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 11 AM in the Oak City
2nd Ward. Friends may call at the Nickle Mortuary, Delta on Wednesday night,
7-8 PM and Thursday morning at the church from 9:3010:45 AM. Burial will be in
the Oak City Cemetery.

Originally published June 22, 2005