OBITS: The Spectrum 13 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 Jack Joseph Brooks HURRICANE, Utah - Jack Joseph Brooks, age 66, lost his battle with cancer Friday, March 11, 2005, in Hurricane. He was born January 11, 1939, in Provo, Utah, a son of John Wesley and Ida Jensen Brooks. He married Julie Lynn Erickson 25 years ago and their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple May 11, 2004. Jack loved and lived life to the fullest, with family and golf being his passions. He was employed as the Director of Property Acquisitions for Flying J Inc. for the past 10 years. Dad, we love you and will miss you so much! Remember, Dad, serpentine, serpentine. Surviving family include his: wife, Julie Lynn Brooks, of Hurricane, UT; son, Scott (Barbara) Brooks, of Sandy, UT; daughter, Tracy Ann Brooks, of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Emma Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, and John (Rebecca) Haight, of Centerville; great-grandchildren, Jackson Haight, Amelia Haight, and Daniel Haight. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Ida Jensen Brooks. Memorial services will be held Monday, March 14, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurricane 11th Ward Chapel, 452 N. 2600 W., Hurricane, UT. Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the services. Arrangements are made under the direction of Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., Hurricane, (435) 635-2454. Funeral Director W. Russell Atkin Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at our Web site. Click on the rose. Originally published March 13, 2005 Robert Lynn Coles Robert Lynn (Kolob Bob) Coles, 68, passed away March 11, 2005 in Cedar City, UT. He was born March 12, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to Allen and Hazel Coles. Robert was a member of the Cedar City Elks Lodge and former member of the Pico Rivera Jaycees. He loved Kolob mountain and enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, and telling stories. He is survived by his children Jeffery (Carol) Coles of Chino, CA, Darrell (Jeanna) Coles of Rowland Heights, CA, Debbie (Craig) Lewallen of Diamond Bar, CA; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and brothers Edgar (Shirley) Coles and Glen (Mary) Coles both of Apple Valley, CA. Memorial services were held March 12, 2005 at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City with Father Mike Winterer officiating. Funeral Directors Southern Utah Mortuary. Originally published March 13, 2005 John Scott Conwell II John Scott Conwell II, 81, of Custer, South Dakota, died March 11, 2005 at his home in Custer, SD. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer, South Dakota with Dan Foster officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Custer Cemetery, Custer, SD. Survivors include: five sons, Thomas Conwell of Custer, SD; Charles Conwell of Custer, SD; Nick Conwell of Leeds, UT; Michael Conwell of Gillette, WY, Scott Conwell of Condon, OR; one sister, Doris Conwell of New Mexico, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Custer. Originally published March 13, 2005 Rufino Ursulo Gordillo HURRICANE - Rufino Ursulo Gordillo, age 80, passed away in Hurricane, March 3, 2005. He was born in La Mesa, New Mexico. A Veteran of World War II, he was an army paratrooper who landed in Normandy. He had a jest for life and spent a good part of his later years visiting and living with friends and family. He enjoyed the outdoors taught his grandkids how to fish. Rufus loved to roam the hills around Hurricane and St. George. He was always interested in places like Tuacahn, Zion and Quail Lake. He became so fond of Washington County he relocated from California to Hurricane in 1985, where he made so many friends and touched so many other people's lives. He will be missed by so many here. He is survived by his three children David Gordillo, Christina Gabos and Josephine Ybarra along with their spouses; his grandchildren Ashleigh, Mark, and Katina; and his long time friends/family, the Desedare Family. Per his wishes there will be no funeral service or visitation. Originally published March 13, 2005 W. Reed Nielsen 1919 - 2005 LAYTON - Reed was born in the family home in St. Anthony, Idaho on November 9, 1919. He was the son of Mary Elizabeth Jackson Nielsen and Sidney N. Nielsen. He was the 6th child of nine children, and lived with his family in St. Anthony until he was married. Reed graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1938. Reed passed away peacefully at age 85 in the Apple Village Assisted Living Center in Layton, Utah on Saturday, March 5, 2005. On June 7, 1939, Reed married his high school sweetheart, Anne Housley, in the Salt Lake City Temple. To this union, three sons were born, Steven Gayne who lived only two days, Jeffery Scott, and Rick Jon. Reed learned the carpentry trade from his father and worked in the building trade all of his life. He built many beautiful homes, schools, hospitals, and church buildings. Restoring the Lion House in downtown Salt Lake City, and the restoration of the Logan Temple were two of the projects he remembers well. However, directing the construction of the Washington, D.C. Temple was the pinnacle of his building career. He also assisted in the finish work on the Las Vegas, Nevada Temple. Reed served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and he was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in several positions, including 10 years as 1st Counselor, in the St. Anthony 3rd Ward and two years in the High council in the Brigham City South Stake. His lifelong sweetheart and companion, Anne, preceded Reed in death. He is survived by his two sons Scott Nielsen and Rick Nielsen; five grandsons, two granddaughters and two great granddaughters; his brother Lyle Nielsen and two sisters Elva Bagley and Gerri Mortensen. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at the St. George City Cemetery on March 19th in St. George, Utah. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. preceding the services at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George, Blvd., St. George, UT. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff and residents at Apple Village in Layton, Utah who were so kind to Reed during his time there. Originally published March 13, 2005 Gloria Lee Peters ST. GEORGE - Born March 13, 1933, Gloria Lee Peters, age 71, went directly into the loving arms of our Lord God in Paradise on Monday, March 7, 2005. She had many names while she was here with us on Earth. She was known as Gloria, "GL" and "Hurricane Gloria," all of which truly represented the vigor, vitality and the life that flowed through her. But, most of all she was Mama, Nana, Honey and sometimes even "Ma." Gloria gave all of who she was to each and every one of us. She had an incredible ability to make friends wherever she would go and to make you feel and know that you were her friend. She always surprised us with the many facets of her personality. Her last days were spent at home, naturally ... with dignity, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her: loving husband, Donald V. Peters; daughters, Michele (Gary) Foster, Stephanie (Merlin) Blatnick, Holly Noel (Scott) Schick-Lewis, and Kim Streeter; son, Bob (Margo) Schick; stepson, Bob (Laurie) Peters; sisters, Kathleen and Barbara Love; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her: daughter, Julie Kay Pollock; mother, LaPreal Forster (Duffin); father, Lloyd Love; and stepfather, Lloyd Forster. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Hospice, Claudia and Chaplain Adam. Also a special thank you goes to Pastor Rick Nerud, of Calvary Chapel, and all who lovingly supported the family through this aspect of Gloria's journey of life to life everlasting. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454, 1-800-ACS-2345, or Web site, www.cancer.org. May the Lord bless us all as we wait to see her again. "Mom, we will truly miss you!" Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at our Web site. Click on the rose. Originally published March 13, 2005