OBITS: The Spectrum 15 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

Eddean Barney Hayward 1925-2005

ST. GEORGE, UT - Deanie loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandma, passed
away peacefully at home May 7, 2005, with her loving family at her bedside.
Deanie was born December 18, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah to George and
Eileen Barney. She married Douglas B. Hayward on February 20, 1946.

Deanie leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love and devotion to her
husband and three sons. Her major role in her life was the happiness and well
being of her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas, three sons: Brett, Scott, Todd
(Kristen), 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one sister,
Marlene Ockey.

Private family memorial services held. Arrangements 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 15, 2005

Burchell Lavona McMichael Jeppesen

ST. GEORGE - Burchell Jeppesen (known as B.J.), 87, died Wednesday, May 11,
2005, at Red Cliffs Regional Rehabilitation & Care Center in St. George, Utah.
She was born on December 29, 1917, in the township of Marena, Hanston, Kansas,
to George William McMichael and Bessie Claire Morrison McMichael. She married
Russyl Lorenzo Jeppesen on April 14, 1945.

B.J. attended a one room schoolhouse before putting herself through business
school. She met her future husband, Russyl, at the U.S.O. hall in Wichita,
Kansas. They lived in Blackfoot and Pocatello, Idaho, Stanton and Hayward,
California, and Roy, Utah, before retiring to St. George in 1983.

B.J. worked as an accountant, business manager, and real estate broker until
retirement, at which time she devoted many hours to senior citizens in need in
the St. George area. She enjoyed reading, walking and camping in the out of
doors, playing piano, and helping her community through the Lady Elks and
R.S.V.P.

She is survived by her husband, Russyl Jeppesen; children, Janis Crook, of
Phoenix, Arizona, Kent Jeppesen, of Seattle, Washington, Marcia Jeppesen, of
Grand Junction, Colorado, and Georgia Jeppesen, of Martinsburg, West Virginia;
seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved.

Memorial services will be held Monday, May 16, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd
of the Hills United Methodist Church, 920 Tonaquint Dr., St. George.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, UT, (435) 6732454.

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 May 15, 2005

Mary Cook Kiger

Mary Cook Kiger passed quietly from this earth on May 12, 2005. She was born
in Provo, UT on November 18, 1917 to Annette and Leland Cook. Mary loved good
humor, gardening and art, but most of all she loved her family and friends.
She is already missed but leaves our hearts filled with memories.

She is survived by her children Janet (Rod) Endow of Boise, ID and Jerry
(Shannon) Anderson of Provo, UT, along with seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.She is also survived by her sisters Genevieve Gates, Helen
Cupps, Annette Bauer, and brother Leland "Bud" Cook.

Her life was celebrated by her immediate family members on a warm, beautiful
Sunday afternoon.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Beehive Homes, Comfort Care
Hospice and her special friend Mary Ann and her loving niece Tricia, for all
of their care and kindness.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com.

Originally published May 15, 2005

Linda Lorraine Bowler Leavitt

BIGELOW RANCH, UT - Linda Lorraine Bowler Leavitt, our loving daughter, wife,
mother, and grandmother passed away on May 13, 2005 in her home. She was born
July 29, 1957 in Fairbanks, Alaska to John M. and Shirley L. Simon Bowler. At
the age of fourteen she was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She moved with her family to Veyo, Utah at the age of
fifteen. It was there that she met her eternal companion.

She married her sweetheart, Lemuel Lloyd Leavitt on December 21, 1974 in the
Manti LDS Temple. Linda and Lem have lived in Veyo and Gunlock for many years.
They were blessed with seven children: Ellie, John, Mollie, Michael, Dusty,
Jessica and Richard. Linda is now the loving grandmother of five
grandchildren: Taz, Coy, Deklyn, Austin, and Emilee.

Linda worked at the Veyo Pool, was a school bus driver for ten years, she
owned Big Slice Pizza in Veyo, and she helped with the family farm and cattle
ranch. She was always proud of her ranching heritage, and appreciated the
sacrifices of her ranching ancestors. She worked diligently and was a very
responsible person. Linda was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints and fulfilled callings in Primary, Sunday School, Young
Women's and Relief Society.

Linda was a woman of many talents. She was a wonderful homemaker and a
fabulous cook. She was most loved for her delicious bread; she also enjoyed
decorating wedding cakes. She loved her yard and the challenge of growing
beautiful plants. But the thing she valued most in her life was her family,
which was obvious by the way she lived her life. Linda was a great support and
the center of her family's life. Linda is already greatly missed by her family
and friends. Linda is survived by her husband of thirty years, Lemuel, and
their children: Ellie (Troy) Strong and children Taz, Coy, and Deklyn of
Brookside, Utah; John (Shirley) Leavitt and children Austin and Emilee of
Veyo; Mollie; Michael; Dusty (Shaunelle) Leavitt of Veyo; Jessica; and
Richard. She is also survived by her parents Jack and Shirley Bowler, and
sisters: Tina (Shirl) Fox; and Lisa Garner and children Dallas, Megan, and
April; and numerous Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.

Visitations will be held on Sunday, May 15th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Metcalf
Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. and prior to funeral services on Monday, May
16th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Gunlock LDS Church in Gunlock, Utah. Funeral
services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Gunlock Cemetery
under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be
sent through the Metcalf Web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published May 15, 2005