OBITS: The Spectrum 21 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 Max Fisher Croshaw Max Fisher Croshaw beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on his 78th birthday, May 19, 2005, in Olympia, Washington surrounded by his loving family. Max was the youngest of Effie and William Croshaw's eleven children. He was born on his father's 50th birthday on May 19, 1927, in Oxford, Idaho and his great-granddaughter, Ellie, was born on their birthday, May 19, 2005. Max loved spending time with family and friends, golfing at West Seattle Golf Course and was the "real" head coach for his son Greg's football team at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. Max often shared his wonderful stories about growing up in southern Idaho, bringing laughter and tears of joy to many. He befriended all and maintained a warm and generous spirit throughout his life. Max graduated from Downey High School and was an Army Air Corps veteran in the WWII Pacific Theater from 1945 to 1947, serving as a control tower operator on Johnston Island. When he left the service he married Jana Foreman and they enjoyed 51 years together until she passed away in 1998. Max and Jana were loving parents to Greg (Doris) Croshaw, J-Anne Croshaw Jacobsen, and Tina (Vaughn) Brady. Max worked in the bread industry for Buttercrisp, Sunbeam, and Langendorf bakeries, retiring from Gai's Bakery as the Kent Depot manager in 1989 after 42 years of faithful service. Max married Norma Radcliff in April 2000, and they spent several happy years together. Max is survived by his wife Norma; his sisters Edna Krumm and Gwen Overhue; his children, Greg, J-Anne, and Tina; five grandchildren, T.D., Lacy, Jace, Marc, and Eric; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Ellie; nieces and nephews, and Norma's wonderful extended family. We were all blessed to have known him, loved him, and shared our lives with him. He is only a breath away and always in our hearts. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9341 - 4th Avenue N.E., Lacey, Washington. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Lower Level, Seattle, WA 98109. Originally published May 21, 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 Web site at www.southernutahmortuary.com. A sweeter spirit never lived. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Originally published May 21, 2005 Jessie Deon Williams CEDAR CITY - Jessie Deon Williams, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2005 in St. George, Utah. She was born in Minersville, Utah on November 14, 1923, to Randall and Julia Burton Banks. She married her sweetheart Thomas Williams on September 8, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and together, they raised three children; Charles, Roger and Wendy. Thomas preceded her in death on July 25, 1995. She was raised in Parowan and Minersville, attending the Minersville and Milford schools. She was also a Lady Trainman. Jessie was a fun loving person to be around. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. She was know for her cooking and especially loved to cook for them during family reunions and hunting trips. She also enjoyed watching sports with the family. B.Y.U Football and basketball, the Jazz, and Atlanta Braves were her favorites. Being an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she greatly enjoyed doing temple work. She also held many callings that she loved and faithfully served. Some were serving as a ward librarian, various positions in the Relief Society, and many other callings. She is survived by her three children; Charles (Dorothy) of Salt Lake City, Roger (Kay) of St. George, and Wendy of Las Vegas, Nevada, one brother; Roger (Mary) of Enterprise, and one sister; Shannon (Dean) Caldwell of La Verkin, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents; Randall and Julia Banks; two brothers; Burton and Richard, and two sisters; Virginia Bouemount and Dorothy Morris. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at the Milford Church. Visitations will be held on Sunday evening, May 22nd, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Milford Southern Utah Mortuary, and Monday morning, May 23rd, one hour prior to services. Online condolences may be sent through our Web site at www.sumfamily.com. Originally published May 21, 2005