OBITS: The Spectrum 12 May 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 Frank Bentley Bayles ST. GEORGE - Frank Bentley Bayles was born in Parowan, Utah, November 8, 1922 to Neita Bentley and John Peter Victor Bayles. Frank passed away suddenly at Dixie Regional Medical Center, May 6, 2005, from complications of pneumonia. Frank graduated from Parowan High School and L.D.S. Seminary in May of 1941. He married his sweetheart, Ethel Robinson on March 6, 1943 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George L.D.S. Temple April 14, 2001. Frank was working at Basic Magnesium Corp. in Henderson, Nevada, when he received his induction into the U.S. Army during World War II. He was just 20 and Ethel was barely 19 when he answered Uncle Sam's call. He had his one and only furlough, two weeks at Christmas 1943. He was assigned to the 695th Armored Field Artillery Bn. and was shipped to the European Theatre. Part of the time he was with General Patton in the 3rd Army. He fought on the front lines in five Major Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland, and Central Europe. Those were stressful years. Frank and Ethel did not even see each other again until the war was over and he was finally discharged. They were separated two full years, and communication was terrible! After the war, Frank worked for Columbia Iron Mines near Cedar City, Utah. He became an excellent heavy duty mechanic. In June 1960, they moved to Ely, Nevada, where Frank became a Maintenance Supervisor for Kennecott Copper Corp. at the Ruth Mine. At that time Kennecott was going full steam. In September 1978 Frank retired with full benefits when Kennecott closed Ruth Mine. He immediately was hired to run the Standard Slag Maintenance Shop in Ely, which he enjoyed very much. Frank and Ethel both retired from their jobs in Ely, Nevada and moved to sunny St. George on June 7, 1987. They loved it here, but they also joined the Good Sam Club and enjoyed traveling and camping with all the great members. Frank always loved the outdoors, hunting deer, fishing, traveling, etc., but most of all he enjoyed doing things with his family. He taught them the value of hard work, honesty and love of our country. He has always been so proud of our children and grandchildren. Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ethel; four children: Wesley J. of LaVerkin, Drex (Rosalee) of Phoenix, AZ., Frank Michael (Melanie) of Stillwater, OK., Debra Lynn (Luke) Martin of Fresno, CA.; six grandchildren; one great grandson; a brother, Marell (Cleora); and a sister, Joy (Marlowe) Imlay. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Morningside LDS 1st Ward Chapel, 900 S. 700 E., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, May 13, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, May 14, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's Web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published May 12, 2005 Alma Kent Bentley ST. GEORGE - Alma Kent Bentley, 82, passed away on May 7th, 2005 following complications from heart surgery at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Kent was born on June 10, 1922 in St. George, Utah, to Richard Gordon Bentley and Ellen Seegmiller Bentley. He married Maxine Nelson on November 18, 1942 in St. George, Utah, and their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. Kent's father passed away when he was only 12, creating a necessity for Kent to assist in providing for the needs of his family. Kent worked hard at many odd jobs, including the Bentley ice cream parlor, where he gained a love for chocolate malts that would never die. Kent continued at odd jobs and drove heavy equipment during the construction of what is now the Hoover Dam and then worked with Judd Motor until the time he entered the Navy, serving three years for his country. Following that service, he returned home to Maxine, where he continued in various businesses, including a full-time taxi business. Maxine and Kent both drove taxi 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Kent also became a truck driver to save the money to buy his beloved farm in Little Valley, where he raised cattle and alfalfa. He could be seen riding his tractor and bailing hay right up to the time of his death. His hard work and dedication earned him the title of "Farmer of the Year" in 1963 by the Dixie Soil Conservation District. Kent also drilled water wells and set pumps for the City of St. George, as well as many others in the surrounding area. Kent is survived by his sweetheart, Maxine, and his daughter Jana (Kay) Traveller; grandchildren, Kason, Kolby, and Ka1ea, all of St. George; sisters, Grace Romney of Colonia Juarez, Chih., Mexico; Misha (Gerald) Holt of St. George, and Berniece (Gar) Stucki of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Bentley. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Valley Chapel, 2079 E. 2450 S., St. George, Utah. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Burial will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George, Utah under the direction of Heideman Mortuary. Family expresses gratitude to the staff in the ICU of Dixie Medical Center for their diligent concern, and kindness to Kent. Their professionalism and extra care is appreciated and will long be remembered by all who love Kent. Originally published May 12, 2005 Ethel Child Burt CEDAR CITY - Ethel Child Burt, age 90, passed away on May 9, 2005 at the home of her son in Cedar City, UT. She was born May 17, 1914 in Riverdale, UT to Joseph W. Child and Cora Waldron Child., the eldest of one sister and three brothers. She married John E. Burt, Jr. on December 2l, 1932 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were the parents of two boys. Ethel spent her childhood in Morgan and Weber Counties. She was educated in the Weber County schools where she was very popular among her many friends and schoolmates. She lived in many places during her married life, following John whenever possible while he served in the U S Navy. After the war she lived in Logan, Salt Lake City, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and retired in Springville, UT in 1972. John passed away on July 16, 1991, and she moved to St. George in 1992. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family, an active member of the LDS Church and served a stake mission in Washington. She is survived by sons Jack W. Burt, St. George, and Michael Burt (Sherry), Cedar City; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, one brother Eldon Child, St. George. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West. Friends may call on Saturday at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. prior to services. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. Originally published May 12, 2005 Richard E. Fonger Our beloved husband, dad, brother, grandpa and friend, Richard Evans Fonger, returned to his Heavenly Father on May 8, 2005 after passing away in his sleep at his home of 36 years in Ruth, Nevada. Richard was born to Elizabeth Evans and Fred Richard Fonger in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 15, 1940. Upon returning from an LDS mission to the Eastern Atlantic States Mission and serving with the Utah National Guard he married Shirley Ann Twitchell in the St. George Temple on September 10, 1966. Richard served the Lord as a husband, father, friend, Bishop, high councilman and various other positions. He also served on the Ruth Town Council, RuthMcGill GID Board and as the County Surveyor for White Pine and Lincoln counties. He worked as a surveyor for various mining companies and completed a correspondence course to become licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor, Mineral Rights and Water Rights Surveyor. Upon being laid off from Kennecott, he started his own surveying company, Fonger Survey, which he operated until his death. As a father and surveyor he treasured the time he spent with his children throughout Nevada, Utah and California. Richard enjoyed sharing time in the outdoors with family and friends, especially hunting, fishing, singing, dutch oven cooking, four wheeling and taking "shortcuts". He enjoyed learning about the people and ghost towns of the old west. Those who knew him will remember that he was always a joy to be around and his devotion to help others, unselfishness, and love of the Savior. He was quick to smile and always had a story. Some of his one liners that will be missed include "Don't take any wooden nickels", "Hold on to your hat, cowboy!" and "Don't fall down. . . Fall up!" Richard was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Fred (Hy). He leaves behind his beloved and eternal companion Shirley of Ruth, Nevada, daughter Debra (John) Bainbridge of Spring Creek, Nevada, sons Marc (Heather) of St. George, Utah, Evan (Emily) of Spring Creek, Nevada and Lyndsay (Danette) of Ely, Nevada, sister Kathleen (Jay) Christopher of West Valley City, Utah and brothers Robert (Denise) of Murray, Utah and Floyd of Orem, Utah. Grandpa left behind nine grandsons and five granddaughters. A viewing will be held Thursday May 12, 2005, at the Ely, Nevada, LDS Stake Center at 9:30 am (PDT) and funeral services will begin at 10:30 am (PDT). Interment will follow at the Enterprise City Cemetery at 5:30 pm (MDT) Originally published May 12, 2005 Grace 'Gracie' Goldstein Grace was born September 13, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York where she lived until moving to Farmingdale, Long Island in 1938. She married Herman Fallon and had two children, Lory and Bob. They later divorced. She finally met the love of her life, Sam Goldstein and they were married in 1963 and moved to Los Angeles, California. Grace moved to St. George in 1996 after the passing of her husband and was a very active volunteer at the Dixie Regional Medical Center Snack Shop and the St. George Senior Center. Grace is survived by her daughter Lory (Al) Adams, grandchildren Randee (Michael) Mellon, Dan and Karyn Goldstein and great grandchildren, Laura Lindell, Amanda and Kelly Mellon, Devin Stokes and Jade Goldstein. She is preceded in death by her husband Sam, her son Bob, her granddaughter Tracy and great granddaughter Taylor. The family wishes to thank all the fine people at Applegate Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Grace. Interment will be at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, California. Originally published May 12, 2005 Elva Johnson Hansen MONROE - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Elva Johnson Hansen, 89, passed away May 8, 2005, at her home in Monroe. She was born January 7, 1916, in Monroe, Utah, to Alma M. and Julia Etta Hoopes Johnson. She married Albert Roland Hansen on June 30, 1936 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death November 28, 1988. She is survived by a son, Roland (Sue) Hansen, Monroe; son-inlaw, Kirby (Mary Ann) Parker; grandchildren, Sheila (Brad) Lewis; Wendy (Scott) Parsons; Amber (Greg) Somjen; Heather (B.J.) Peterson; Valerie (Jeff) Koyl; Blain (Lavona) Parker; John (Brenda) Roscher; Beth Ann Roscher; Preston (Joelle) Parker; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; daughter, Bonnie Lou Parker; parents; four brothers; four sisters; and granddaughter, Monica Lynn Parker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Monroe 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 49 East 200 North, Monroe. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Monroe Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30. Burial will be in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Director: Magleby Mortuaries: Richfield, Salina, Gunnison and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com. Originally published May 12, 2005 Wallace Glen Lee ST. GEORGE - Wallace Glen Lee, artist and retired dentist, 71, of St. George, Utah, passed away May 10, 2005, at his home in St. George, with the same dignity and peace that characterized his entire life. He was born on June 16, 1933, in Panguitch, Utah, to Glen Steele and Mary Schow Lee. He graduated from Panguitch High School, attended Branch Agriculture College (now Southern Utah University), and graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lee was a devoted husband and father and this was always his first priority in life. He married Joan Adele Adams on September, 12, 1953, in the St. George LDS Temple. They had three children, Wallace Adams (Kelly) Lee, Panguitch; Dr. David Glen (Sylvia) Lee, Lindon; and Joyce Adele Lee, who died in an accident in 1978 at the age of 13. Wallace was a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. Dr. Lee practiced dentistry for 32 years in his hometown of Panguitch, Utah, where he was active in community affairs and various civic organizations, including two terms as Mayor. He was appointed by Governors Rampton and Matheson to the Governor's Advisory Council for Community Affairs, and was a member of the board of directors of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. He was a regional director of Zions First National Bank. He served as president and secretary of the Southern Utah District dental society and for many years served as a delegate to the governing body of the Utah Dental Association. In 1987, he received the Southern Utah Honors Medallion for Community Service at Southern Utah University. Wallace retired from dentistry after 32 years in practice, in 1989, at the age of 56, and moved to St. George to pursue a life-long dream of becoming an artist. He became well known for his portraits and paintings of southern Utah and southwestern landscapes. He was adept in watercolor, oil and pastels. He was an adjunct professor of art at Dixie State College, taught private workshops in art, and received local and national acclaim for his artwork. Wallace is survived by his wife and sons, a brother, Dick (Donnette) Lee, St. George; and a sister, Eleanor (J.R.) Judd, Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 400 East 200 North, Panguitch. Friends may call at the Red Cliffs Ward Chapel, 259 North Mall Drive, in St. George, on Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Panguitch on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors; Magleby Mortuary: Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com. Originally published May 12, 2005 Memorial Sharon Stamper A memorial fund has been established at "Angels For Animals", a no-kill, non-profit shelter for homeless animals in Veyo, Utah, in memory of Sharon Stamper. Sharon loved and cared for all animals, regardless of her own life situation. She could not turn her back. Contributions in Sharon's name can be mailed to: Angels For Animals, 288 N. Main, Veyo, Utah 84782. Phone: (435) 574-2220. Originally published May 12, 2005