OBITS: The Spectrum 19 May 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Ruth Lucille Kent Christensen

ST. GEORGE/ KAYSVILLE - Ruth Lucille Kent Christensen of St. George, Utah was
once again embraced by her eternal sweetheart on May 12, 2005 after valiantly
enduring to the end of a long road of physical trials.

She was surrounded by her loving family at the Avalon Care Center in
Bountiful, Utah, after spending the past two years with her daughter Karen in
Kaysville, Utah. She was born on October 16, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah to
Charles Basil and Kent and Laura Lucille Christina Anderson. She was the first
of three children and took special care of her two younger sisters, Doris
Hazel (Patsy) and June. Later, her life was blessed with a half-brother,
Robert. She took him under her wing and taught him by example. Her life was
blessed by the gifts of heaven as she endured to the end the footpath Heavenly
Father built for her to walk upon. She was always 'grateful' for her blessings
(every little thing). She always expressed gratitude to Heavenly Father.

It was in Washington D.C. years before she met her eternal companion, Arlond
Taylor Christensen. There they were married on October 1, 1938 and they were
later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Three daughters blessed their
home, Arlene, Karen and Shanna. She was a wonderful mother, loving wife,
grandmother, and great-grandmother.

In her High School years she walked all the way from the East High School area
to West High School in Salt Lake City. (West High was the only one that
offered a business course). She applied her skills, hard work and
determination to become an accomplished secretary. She moved to Washington
D.C. where she secured a job with the government. She never wanted for a job
as her husband's employment took them around the country. Each new place she
called home had a job offer waiting for her. She became a CPS (Certified
Professional Secretary) for Law firms and a medical center. Later, after a
request came to serve on President Ronald Reagan's Re-election Committee, she
made her way back to Washington D.C. She graciously added her talents to this
honored position on his committee.

She served in various LDS Church positions including a Temple Square
Missionary and a full time mission to the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mission
where she served with Arlond. There she adopted an extended family and called
the young Elders and Sisters her 'Missionary Kids'. To know her was to be her
friend. She potentially had the largest Christmas Card List in existence.

Her needlework were as great paintings with her intricate stitches of love.
She was an avid Jazz fan and was with them even in their 'Thunderstorms', as
well as their 'Sunny Weather'.

She left us with the legacy of hard work, perseverance and dedication. She is
survived by her daughters Karen Lee, Kaysville, Utah; Shanna Hugie, Hyrum,
Utah; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and her very special friend
'Missy' who was more than her pet.

She was preceded in death by her husband Arlond, daughter Arlene Crawley,
great-granddaughters Alexandra and Heather Dennert, son-in-law, Terry Hugie,
her parents, sisters and her half-brother.

We will miss her youthful anticipation of life and will strive to match our
footsteps to the path she left us to follow.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's
Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Friday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the tireless efforts of
her doctor, June Steely, Hospice, nurses, neighbors and friends (notably
Roselyn Slade, who was both). Your heaven-sent hands are treasured and offered
much comfort.

E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.

Originally published May 19, 2005

John Harvey Draper

St. George   John Harvey Draper of Portland, Oregon, died Sunday, May 15,
2005, in St. George at the home of his daughter, Suzanne Brooking. He was born
January 27, 1913, in Mt. Washington, Missouri, to Charles and Anna Draper.
John married Marie Clara Roethemeier on November 30, 1933. They were married
for 67 years before her passing in November of 2000. They had two children,
Richard Kenneth (Tani) of Portland, Oregon, and Suzanne Brooking (Mike) of St.
George. John is survived by his two children; nine grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and Mike Hughes, a friend and former son-in-law.
John worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years and was a Mason and an
Elk.

Other interests include golf and travel. Our father was a man who enjoyed
people and life and touched all who knew him. His sense of humor and his
ability to see something positive in everything that happened is a legacy to
his family. He was a loved husband and father and a beloved grandpa. John was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and two sisters.

We are grateful for the loving care he received from Applegate Home Health and
Hospice, to Adrienne and Kathy, Michelle and Jo and others.

There will be a family celebration of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah, on
Saturday, May 21, 2005, and a memorial service in Portland, Oregon, on June 4,
2005. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary,
673-2454.

Donations in John Drapers honor may be made to the Elks Eye Clinic, 630 W.
1250 N., St. George, UT 84770.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com.
Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at our website. Click on the
rose.

Originally published May 19, 2005

Mitzi Boston Davis

CEDAR CITY   Mitzi Boston Davis, age 67, passed away on May 14, 2005 in Aspen,
Colorado. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Washington D.C. to Earl and Millie
Boston Trimiew. She married Frank E. Davis on November 10, 1956 in Las Vegas,
NV, and together, raised five children; Celeste, Meliss, Denise, Mark and
Scott.

Her early life was spent in Virginia with fond memories of "going up the
country" to visit her grandparents' farm, located close to Washington D.C.
Those properties are now very expensive homes and part of a large financial
district outside of Washington D.C.
At the start of WWII, her father moved the family to southern California where
he worked at the Naval shipyards building ships for the war effort. She
started school at this time, going through the third grade. At the close of
the war, the family moved back to upper Marlboro, Maryland where she continued
her schooling. During her time in junior high school, she was part of a song
and dance team appearing on T.V. and winning an amateur hour program. She was
invited back to be a permanent member of the program. Her T.V. career was cut
short when her family moved back to Torrance California.

She soon became the most popular girl in school. She was a member of the Honor
Society, several service clubs, and the cheerleading dance team. Because of
her beauty and personality, she was asked to be a member of several beauty
queen contests. She earned money at this time by designing and sewing swimming
suits for the other contestants.

After high school she worked as a keypunch operator, and then married Frank
starting a new life together. One of their wedding presents was a draft
notice, so she became an army wife, living in Washington State, where their
first daughter was born. She and her husband then joined The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was always a very spiritual person who had a
personal, one on one relationship with her Savior. She soon became a young
women's leader and teacher, and was asked by the Bishop to help troubled
teens. Her success at this soon caught the attention of the Mission President
of Southern California, and she was asked to be a motivational speaker at the
mission home. During this time, she became the mother of four more children,
with a total of three girls, and two boys. She was a dedicated mother and took
motherhood as her major responsibility in life, raising a very loving family.

After moving to southern Utah, she was on constant call to speak at sacrament
meetings and even at Southern Utah University. Her loving and caring
personality has touched and helped many people.

When a health problem entered her life, she had to withdraw from all public
activities and interaction with people. Her family supported and helped her
with this for the rest of her life. She became a well-read herbal and natural
remedy user and still found time by phone, to share this information with
other people, many of whom were helped.
She was a real Indian princess and was selected by the Smithsonian to
represent her tribe. Her picture now hangs in the new Native American Museum,
part of the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Her family is very proud of this
honor, as she is a direct descendant of Chief Powhatan, who met the Jamestown
settlers as they landed in Virginia.

Mitzi is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frank E. Davis, and her five
children; Celeste (Steve) Johnson of Cedar City, Meliss (Troy) Houston of
Parowan, Denise (Cornell) Orton of Parowan, Mark E. Davis of Washington D.C.,
and Scott E. Davis of Sunset Beach, CA, and seven living grandchildren; Jay
Orton of Parowan, Sasha (J.C.) Erramouspe of Memphis, TN, Celisse (Tony)
Compagni of Aspen, CO, Chanda (Tyler) Stubbs of St. George, Shad Orton of
Parowan, Tanna Orton of Parowan, Chareese Johnson of Cedar City, one great
granddaughter by heart; Kobie Taylor of Parowan; and one sister Diane Maloy of
Mendocino, CA. She was preceded in death by both parents; Earl and Millie
Boston Trimiew, one brother; Waddie Trimiew, and a grandson; Nathan T.
Johnson.

Please join with her family in a celebration of her life. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, May 21, 12:00 p.m. at The Assembly of Jesus Christ
at 845 W. 200 S. in Parowan, Utah. There will be no public viewing, per
Mitzi's wishes. In lieu of condolences, the family would enjoy hearing of any
fond memories of our wife, mother, and grandmother. Also, online condolences
may be sent to our website at www.southernutahmortuary.com.

A sweeter spirit never lived. She will be missed by all who knew and loved
her.

Originally published May 19, 2005

Clefford Delaine 'Dee' Evans

CEDAR CITY   Dee was born March 17, 1919 in Parowan, Utah to Clefford and Ada
Lowe Evans. He passed away on May 17, 2005 at the Kolob Regional Care Center
from alzheimers.

Dee lived all of his life in Parowan, where he was educated in the Parowan
Schools and spend one year at B.A.C. in Cedar City, where he met his
sweetheart Jean Hamblin. They were married in August of 1939 and had over 65
years together.

Dee was a very ambitious person who loved to work. He especially loved to farm
and work with sheep.

He was called into the army in 1943 and was stationed at Camp Barksley in
Texas. Dee worked for 25 years for the Iron County School District, in the
Transportation Department, retiring in 1982.

Dee is survived by his wife; Jean, one daughter; Deanna Johnson, two
grandchildren; Melissa Johnson and Curtis (Kristen) Johnson, and one
great-grandchild; Cooper Dee Johnson. He is also survived two brothers; Dan
and Hal, and one sister; ValRae Bryant. He was preceded in death by a baby
daughter, his parents; Clefford and Ada Evans, four brothers; Lowell, Farris,
Dale and Warren, and one sister; Alice Adams.

Per his request, there will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,
May 20th in the Parowan City Cemetery, under the direction of the Southern
Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our Web site at
www.southernutahmortuary.com.

Originally published May 19, 2005

Iown Foote Jensen
'Devoted To Family'

Surrounded by her family, Chlora Iown Foote Jensen, returned home to her
Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, after a brief illness. Born January
21, 1925 to Warren and Amanda Foote. She married Kaye L. Jensen on June 6,
1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of the LDS church,
serving in numerous positions, including Relief Society President. Service was
always the focus of her life. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook and
loved to garden and read. She was an elementary school teacher in the Murray
School District for many years. She and her husband lived in Cane Beds, AZ.
for 18 years, where they made many wonderful friends. Her greatest joy was her
family.

Survived by her husband, Kaye; children, Michael (Karen) Jensen, Alan Jensen,
Kathi (Lee) Eaton, Jacki Hansen, Kim (Quanah) Jensen, Kaylinn (Vince)
Pedersen; 31 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister and brothers, Melba
(Dick) Morris, Odell (Helen) Foote, Lloyd (Ardine) Foote, Neldon Foote, Thelma
Foote, Betty Foote, Francis (Patti) Dupaix, Joye Cummings; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Arnold Foote, Devon
Foote, Joe Cummings, Lois (Andy) Andrew, and Maurine Dupaix.

A memorial service will be held at the Moccasin LDS Ward Chapel, Moccasin,
AZ., at 11:00 a.m. (Arizona time), Saturday, May 21, 2005. Interred Salt Lake
City Cemetery.

Originally published May 19, 2005

N. Jack Layton

ST. GEORGE - N. Jack Layton, age 76, passed away Friday, May 13, 2005, at the
St. George Care Center. He was born May 16, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to
Newell and Leona Schieb Layton. He married Doris Clark in Kenosha, Wisconsin,
on December 22, 1955. When Jack and Doris married, he adopted her two
daughters.

Jack was raised in Salt Lake City. He joined the U. S. Navy in February of
1946. He worked as an electrician for 20 years, and then worked in the Civil
Service for 20 years. Jack was serving at Southland Bible Church when they
moved to St. George in 1990.

Surviving family include his: wife, Doris; two daughters, Judi and Joette;
son-in-law, Henry; sister, Audrey; and brother, Richard. He is preceded in
death by a sister, Carley.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S Bluff St., St. George. Arrangements are made
under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 673-2454.

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 19, 2005

Hannah Teresa Pepi

CEDAR CITY   Hannah Teresa Pepi, 1 year old, passed away on Saturday, May 14
in Ridgecrest, California. She was born on August 13, 2003 to Marc and Julie
Pepi.

Our precious angel who has been called home to the arms of her Heavenly
Father, will be missed deeply by all her family and friends. She was a gift
from God who brought great joy to us and blessed us every moment she was with
us. She touched the hearts of those who knew her and those who didn't. She
meant so much to so many and taught us the true meaning of love and happiness
during her brief stay on earth.

She is survived by both parents; Marc & Julie Pepi of Ridgecrest, CA, two
brothers; Cameron & P.J. Pepi of Ridgecrest, CA, grandparents; Joseph Bevan &
Julie Matheson of Parowan, Paul & Florrie Pepi of Chattanooga, TN,
great-grandparents; Irving & Mildred Brem of Chattanooga, TN, uncle and aunt;
S.F.C. Renato, (stationed at Fort Irwin with the 222nd Field Artillery
Battalion, preparing for deployment to Iraq) & wife Tracy Matheson of Cedar
City, cousins; Elliott & Olivia Matheson of Cedar City, uncle J. Brand
Matheson of Parowan, aunt and uncle; Cheryl & Brian Stiehl of Naples, FL, and
cousins Briana & Tori Stiehl of Naples, FL. She is preceded in death by
great-grandparents; Joseph & Ruby Matheson, and Enes and Sam Pepi.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. at the Christ
the King Catholic Church in Cedar City. A visitation will be held Friday, May
20, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Parowan Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will
be in the Parowan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be
sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be sent through
our website at www.southernutahmortuary.com.

Two smiling eyes are sleeping, two busy hands are still. The one we love so
deeply, is resting at God's will. May she always walk in sunshine, God's love
around her glow. For all the happiness she gave us, only a few will ever know.
It broke our hearts to lose her, but she did not go alone. For part of us went
with her, the day God called her home.

Originally published May 19, 2005