OBITS: The Spectrum 6 Mar 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: St. George The Spectrum http://www.thespectrum.com Esther N. Spilsbury Esther N. Spilsbury peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2005 at Kolob Care Center. She was born in Elton, Wisconsin on January 27, 1917 to Sena Elizabeth Sparks Thornberry and George Washington Thornberry. She married Russell H. Waite on December 26, 1937 in Antigo, Wisconsin. Later they were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 10, 1952. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1970. She married Paul D. Spilsbury on May 6, 1972 in Corona, California. He preceded her in death in February of 1994. Esther received her teaching degree and enjoyed instructing her many students. She cherished her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served valiantly in numerous church callings. Because of her leadership qualities and teaching abilities, Esther was asked to speak on many occasions. She was admired by all who knew her. Her greatest joy was rearing her family and sharing the gospel. She enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and many friends that loved her dearly. Esther is survived by her son, Jay Waite (Linda) of Riverside, California, daughter, Jane Humpherys of St. George, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, March 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunberg-Olpin Mortuary in Orem, Utah, 495 South State Street. Friends and family may call March 7, 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff at Kolob Care Center for their tender care throughout Esther's stay. Originally published March 5, 2005 Nola "Janice" Warthen Syme ST. GEORGE - Janice Warthen Syme, 91, passed away March 1, 2005, at her home. She was born January 14, 1914, in Leeton, Utah, to James Alfred and Ruth Bowen Warthen. She married George Leslie Syme on June 13, 1930, in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She attended school in Leeton, Utah, grade 1 thru 3. Janice went the full year in grade 1, but grades 2 and 3 were interrupted by the Flu Epidemic and Small Pox Scare, that ended the 3rd grade. She was allowed into the 4th grade in Springville, Utah because she could read so well. She attended the 5th grade in Spanish Fork and started High School in Spanish Fork. She finished her High School education through the Adult Education Program at Provo High School, graduating in 1953. She lived in Provo, Utah from 1930 to 1991, then moved to St. George, Utah in 1991 and lived there until 2005. She enjoyed reading, gardening, dancing, cooking, and homemaking skills. Janice was preceded in death by her husband George Leslie Syme, and a daughter Shirlee Sheets. She is survived by her children, Georgia J. Syme, St. George, Ut, John L. Syme (Joan Williams) Provo, Ut, Elmo J. Syme (JoAnn Saxey) St. George, Ut, Eileen Horton (Roger) Santa Barbara, CA, Hugh W. Syme (Kathryn Davis) Jerome, Id, 22 Grandchildren, 42 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Heideman Mortuary at 170 S. Mall Dr. St. George, at 6:00 p.m. Friday March 4, 2005. And a viewing the following day at Berg Mortuary at 185 E. Center Street in Provo, Utah at 1:00 on Saturday March 5, 2005. Graveside services will he held at the Provo City Cemetery following the viewing. Originally published March 5, 2005