OBITS: The Spectrum 10 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 Dorothy Cobbley SANTA CLARA - After a valiant fight against cancer, Dorothy Beesley Cobbley, a 12-year resident of Santa Clara, died Sunday, March 6, at the age of 77 years young. Dorothy is survived by her three sons, two sisters, her 99-year-old mother, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly. A viewing will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at Heideman Mortuary from 6 to 7 P.M. A Graveside Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Tonaquint cemetery at 11:00 A.M.Services under the direction of Heideman Mortuary. Originally published March 10, 2005 Reuben Jones M.D. Reuben Jackson Jones, died at his home Monday, March 7, 2005. Reuben was born in Indianapolis, June 18, 1943, to Reuben Gardner Jones and Josephine Jackson Jones. At the age of 18, he attended the College of Southern Utah. He then transferred to Brigham Young University where he earned a bachelor of science in zoology. He attended medical school in Indiana University graduating with an M.D. in 1968. After medical school, his love of the West took him to Salt Lake City, where he completed an internship at L.D.S. Hospital. While in Salt Lake City, he met and fell in love with the beautiful Christy Ingersoll. They were soon married, Dec. 29, 1969. They recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Shortly after their marriage, they moved back to Indianapolis where Reuben began his residency in radiology. After completing his training, Reuben and Christy moved to Las Vegas. It was there that Reuben began his practice of radiology in 1972. He has served the Las Vegas community as a compassionate physician and loyal partner with Radiology Specialists Inc. for 33 years. Reuben loved the West. He loved the freedom to wander and reveled in its beauty and opportunity. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working the land. His strong pioneer heritage gave him a sense of duty to God and his family. He provided love, compassion, safety and security. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic. His loyalty and devotion to God, his family, and his work are unequaled. Until that glorious day when we are reunited, we cherish the memory of this beloved husband, father, brother and friend. We praise God for giving us the gift that is Reuben J. Jones, and we praise His Son, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for His gift of eternal life, and eternal families. Reuben is survived by his mother, Josephine Jones; wife, Christy Jones; four children, Dr. Jedediah Jones, Dr. Barbara Jones Alkousakis, Dr. Seth Reuben Jones and Artemesia Jones; son-in-law, Dr. Theodore Alkousakis; and his soon to be daughter-in-law, Brooke Colescott. He is survived by his three sisters, Mary, Jeanette, Elizabeth and their respective families. He is also survived by his dear friends and co-workers and all those who have been touched by this wonderful man's life. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Red Rock Stake Center. Originally published March 10, 2005 Avon Sandberg Kelly CEDAR CITY - Avon Sandberg Kelly, 67, passed away March 9, 2005 in Boise, ID. She was born December 5, 1937 in Salt Lake City, UT to Joseph Clarence Sandberg and Anna Marie Hermansen. Avon was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed having her family home evenings. She also loved spending time at the family ranch. She also enjoyed her work at the nursing home as a caregiver. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children Collette (Dale) Jablonski of Vernal, UT, Dale (Mary) Parry of Boise, ID, Calvin (Treva) Parry of Salt Lake City, UT, and DeVon Parry of Cedar City, UT; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; brothers James (Marba) Sandberg of Cedar City, UT, Joseph Sandberg of Milford, UT, and Rex (Grace) Sandberg of Panguitch, UT; and sisters Marie (Gwynne) Memmott of Washington, UT, and Ruth (Ralph) Webb of Cedar City, UT. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W, Cedar City). Friends and family may visit Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through our Web site at www.southernutahmortuary.com. Originally published March 10, 2005 Gerald Nowers BEAVER - Gerald Nowers, age 80, passed away at the Beaver Valley Hospital March 7, 2005. He was born July 15, 1924 in Beaver to Seldon & Della Staley Nowers. He married Adriene (Jackie) Mathews July 11, 1947 in Pioche, NV. And their marriage was later solemnized in the St George LDS Temple in June 1963. Gerald honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He may have missed "D" Day but he survived the "Battle of The Bulge." He was truly a member of "The Greatest Generation." After WWII he started a career in law enforcement. He would later become Beaver City Chief of Police. He served the public from April 1945 to December 1987. He had his own style of police work. Many young men and women met their Dad at the front door with Gerald holding them by the collar. He firmly believed that the parents should be the disciplinarian and not the court system. Gerald retired from Beaver City to cowboy full time. He loved a good horse and he had a few. He loved his cattle, it was a true passion. Gerald's love of life was his family. His children, Denna Ann (Larry) Kramer, Geraldine (John) Cummings, Wilson Gates (Cindy) Nowers & Michelle (Greg) Smith. Gerald is survived by his loving wife Jackie, brothers, S.K. (Shorty) (Bonnie) and John R. (Bob) (Laura). Sisters, Eleene (Bruce) Osborne, Margaret Boyle, Helen (Carlyle) Rollins and Peggy (Paul) Mecham. 22 Grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great, great grandson Jacob. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 3:00PM at the Beaver 4th Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Southern Utah Mortuary and on Saturday from 1:30PM to 2:30PM at the Church. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent towww.southernutahmortuary.com. Originally published March 10, 2005 Woodrow "Woody" Wilson ST. GEORGE - Woodrow Wilson, 85, passed away Friday, February 18, 2005 in Chandler, Ariz. He was born September 27, 1919 in Lowell, Ariz. He worked in California for 35 years as a Real Estate Broker. He served an LDS Building Service Mission in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He also served at the Church Welfare Distribution Center in St. George. He is survived by three sons: David (Barbara), Mike (Arleen) and Lynn (Lucille); 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His wife, Lillian, preceded him in death in 1995. A special thanks to those at Community Nursing Services in St. George. Thanks to Woody's neighbors, friends and the Snow Canyon 3rd Ward for all their kindness. Thanks to Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, Ariz. for their loving care. The viewing will be held Friday, March 4, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland, Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404. Graveside services will be Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside National Veteran's Cemetery, Riverside, CA. Originally published March 10, 2005