OBITS: The Spectrum 6 May 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Margaret E. Hoefferle

Margaret E. Hoefferle, 86, died May 4, 2005.

She is survived by her children, Sandra (Monte) Scothern, Dennis (Terry)
Hoefferle and David (Rena) Hoefferle; nine grandchildren; and ten great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Fred.

Arrangements by Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona.

Originally published May 6, 2005

Ella Empey Ocker

LAS VEGAS - Ella Empey Ocker, 77 passed away peacefully among family on May
3rd 2005. She was born in St. George, Utah and resided in Las Vegas, NV for 54
years.

She is survived by her daughter Connie Rae Golden {Raymond} of Las Vegas, NV.
Son, Randy Cecil Ocker of Bullhead City, AZ. Sisters Helen Wiseman and Beth
Booth both of Las Vegas, NV., six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Metcalf Mortuary in St. George, Utah on Saturday,
May 7 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to be followed by a dedication at the St. George
Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
435-673-4221.

Originally published May 6, 2005

Robert Lee Thompson

HURRICANE - Robert Lee Thompson of Hurricane, Utah returned to his Father in
Heaven on May 3, 2005 at the age of 68. He was born on March 21, 1937 in
Greensboro, North Carolina. He spent his childhood in Dudly, NC. He served our
country honorably in the Air Force for 8 years.

He married his sweetheart, Barbara, on April 2, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada and
together they share 8 great kids from their previous marriages. Tommy (as he
is affectionately called by family and friends) was blessed to have 17
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild that were absolutely the center of his
world. He worked for James Hardy Gypsum plant in Las Vegas for 28 years before
retiring and moving to Hurricane.

Most men when they retire see a future of rest and relaxation (and we all know
that Tommy loved a great fishing trip with the guys) but Tommy sought out
every opportunity to serve the Lord and his fellow man right up until the very
end. He served a mission at the LDS Bishop's storehouse and Cannery, worked in
the extraction program and was a diligent home teacher.

One year and three months ago, Our beloved dad and grandpa was diagnosed with
Pancreatic cancer. He struggled through the illness with dignity, courage, and
faith that the Lord had a plan for him. And through the ups and downs of
treatment, his attitude was always upbeat and positive. This year that we have
had with him has taught us all that miracles do happen.

He left this Earth surrounded by family and friends and we look forward to the
day that we reunite with this great man.

Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children Jeanette (Frank) Maltese
of Las Vegas, NV; Kim (Terry) Coulston of Las Vegas, Nv; Robin (Mike) Hall of
Las Vegas, NV; Tammy (Dave) White of Las Vegas, NV; Donnie (Linda) Newport of
Logandale, NV; John (Cheri) Newport of Hurricane, UT and Nikki Thompson of Las
Vegas, NV'; 17 Grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; Sister Annie Ruth Bailey of
North Carolina; Brother John Thompson of Pennsylvania and Brother Claude
Thompson of Virginia. He is preceded in death by his Parents Robert and Ruth
Thompson and a Brother Billy Thompson.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 7,2005 at 11 a.m. at the LDS chapel
at 452 North 2600 West in Hurricane. UT. A viewing will held from 9:30 a.m.
until 10:30 a.m. that morning. Burial will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Originally published May 6, 2005