OBITS: The Spectrum 24 May 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Clifford Jake

CEDAR CITY - Clifford Jake, age 85, passed away on May 23, 2005 in his own
home in Enoch, Utah. He was born on October 10, 1919 to Carl and Minnie John
Jake. He married Yetta Rice on October 5, 1981 in Parowan, Utah. He was a
Father and Grandfather to each and everyone who came across his path. He was a
very respected man who was well-known around the Indian country.

He was a guest speaker at numerous functions, and a spiritual advisor for the
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. He was in the 1st Indian Peaks Band Chairman, and
represented the Paiute Nation in Congress in Washington D.C. Clifford also
served our country in World War II from 1943 - 1948.

Clifford is survived by his children; Darlena Bear of Ft. Washakie, WY, Bryant
(Vicky) Jake of Enoch, Althea (Bobby Sr.) Serawop of Ft. Duchesne, Utah,
Marilyn Jake of Cedar City, Wilber (Heather) Jake of Enoch, sisters; Shirley
Bowman of Enoch, and Earnestine Lehi of Cedar City, and one brother, Wilford
Jake of Washington, Utah, grandchildren; Kirby Jake, Connie Jake, Kelby and
Lahoma Jake of Cedar City, Kyle Jake, Telson, Emery, and Draven Jake of Ft.
Hall, ID, Tiria Jake of Cedar City, Clifford and Angela Serawop of Artisia,
N.M., Ward and Danette Serawop, Bobby Jr. and Lina Serawop, Emir Serawop all
of Ft. Duchesne, Utah, Blaine and Jane Bear of Albuquerque, NM, Garth Jr. and
Luanne Bear of Skull Valley, Utah, Therese and David Martin of Ft. Washakie,
WY, numerous great-grandchildren, and three great, great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Minnie John Jake, wife; Yetta
Rice Jake, sisters; Edurine Kanosh and Geneva Anderson, brothers; John Jake
Sr. and Manuel Jake.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning, May 26, 9:00 a.m. at the
Tribal Building. Visitations will be Tuesday evening, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and
Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m. both at the Tribal Building. Interment will be in
the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through our website at
www.sumfamily. com.

Originally published May 24, 2005

Lillian W. Patten

ST. GEORGE - Lillian W. Patten, 87, passed away May 15, 2005 in St. George,
Utah. She was born June 30, 1917 in Shoeburyness, England to Leonard Clempson
and Elizabeth Annie Lawrence Clempson. She married Clyde T. Patten of Orem,
Utah in Epson Downs, England on January 17, 1947.

Educated in England and Switzerland, Lillian worked as a driver for the U.S.
Army in SHAEF headquarters in London during WWII. There she met and later
married Clyde. After the war, and a brief period with the U.S. Army in
Germany, they moved to Orem.

Living in American Fork, Utah, for the most of her married life, Lillian
enjoyed golf and flower gardening. She was a past woman's auxiliary president
of Alpine Country Club. And her garden won several awards in American Fork.
After Clyde retired in 1982, they lived at Redlands RV Park in Washington
City, Utah during the winters.

In April 2002, they moved to Washington City permanently.

After 56 years of marriage, her husband Clyde passed away in 2003. Lillian is
survived by son David and daughter-in-law Anne.

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Metcalf
Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Southern Utah
Home Care and

Hospice, 736 S. 900 E., Suite 1007, St. George, Utah 84790. Condolences may be
sent through our web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published May 24, 2005

Jessie Abbott Lee

Jessie Abbott Lee, 61, of Mesquite, Nevada passed away on May 21, 2005 in
Mesquite, Nevada. Jessie was born December 24, 1943 to Lydia Knight and Lyman
Boyd Abbott in St. George, Utah. Jessie married her sweetheart Bill O. Lee on
June 22, 1962 in the St. George Temple.

Jessie lived most of her life in Mesquite. After Bill and Jessie were first
married, they moved away for four years while Bill attended Dixie College and
Southern Utah University. Jessie was an active member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was always faithful in her ward and stake
callings, always giving 110%. With her husband and parents, she owned and
operated the Hardy's Deluxe Motel, the Mobile Service Station and the Chalet
Restaurant for 18 years. Later, she helped her two sons start and operate two
Burger King Restaurants. The last five years she has worked at Ace Hardware.

Jessie always lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed sewing and making crafts.
She enjoyed these hobbies more as she was able to do them with the
grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, devoting her life
to serving, playing with and loving her family.

Survivors include her husband Bill, of Mesquite; a daughter Keri (Todd)
Leavitt of Mesquite; two sons, Charlie (Sandra) Lee of Mesquite, and Samuel
(Shaunna) Lee of Bunkerville; her father, Lyman Abbott of Mesquite; 13
grandchildren, Jessica, Kirsten, Mersadie, Dayton, Kenadie, Kamille, Kimball,
Jalee, Savannah, Brooke, Thomas, Keaton and Kristopher; siblings, Imagene
(Ken) Carter of Mesquite; Perry (Cherryl) Abbott of Mesquite; Lyman K.
(Beverly) of Henderson, NV; Stephen Lee (Marci) Abbott of Centerville, UT;
Laren (Elaine) Abbott of Mesquite, Nevada; and by many nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorene, her mother Lydia and her
grandson, Jared.

Funeral services will by Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 11 a.m at the Mesquite
Whipple Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Whipple Chapel, and again on Wednesday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to
services. Interment will be in the Mesquite City Cemetery under the direction
of Virgin Valley Mortuary.

Originally published May 24, 2005

Janis Jones Burgess Payne (Service Correction)

HURRICANE - Janis Jones Burgess Payne died May 20, 2005 in Hurricane. She was
born March 9, 1939 in Garfield, Utah to Donald Jones and Ione May Moss. She
married Jack Burgess in 1954 and later divorced. She married Gerald Payne on
Sept. 7th 1963.

Janis worked 17 Years at the Nevada Club in Reno. Then worked in Nursing homes
in both St. George & Hurricane. She enjoyed gardening, the Southern Utah
Mountains, and sharing her crocheting, needlepoint and handiwork with family
and friends.

Janis is survived by her daughter Kristine Goodro of Springdale, Ut. Four
brothers William Holsten (Alice) of Murray, Ut., John Clarke McFarlane (Betty)
of Yucca Valley, Ca., Randy Holsten (Debi) of Heber, Ut., Danny Holsten of
Salt Lake, one sister, Lou Ann Holsten of Salt Lake, three grandchildren,
three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Gerald, her daughter Kimberly Reed, and her brother Gary Holsten.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 2:30 p.m., in the
LaVerkin City Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, May 24, from 1-2 p.m.,
at Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main, Hurricane, UT., prior to the
graveside at the cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf
Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's
website at www.metcalfmortuary .com.

Originally published May 24, 2005

Aaron Charles Robison 'I'll wait for you one step beyond the moon'

CEDAR CITY - Aaron Charles Robison, age 68, fought a courageous fight with
leukemia before returning to his Father in Heaven on May 21, 2005 in St.
George, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born in Garfield,
Utah December 10, 1936 to Owen and Mary Robison. He grew up in the Salt Lake
City area and graduated from Cyprus High School in 1955. He attended the
University of Utah and studied business management. On February 8, 1956, he
married his sweetheart in the Salt Lake City L.D.S. Temple. Together they
raised four children; Brent, Keith, Larry and Raelyn.

He was an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
was a High Priest and served in five different Bishoprics as well as other
numerous callings. Together with his wife, they worked in the St. George
L.D.S. Temple. With a love for the gospel and wanting to share it with others,
they were able to serve in the Massachusetts, Boston Mission. He was always a
great example to those around him.

He worked at many different businesses including Kennecott, Coca Cola, Folgers
Equipment and Scott Machinery. The family moved to Cedar City in 1976. He
owned and operated Robison Rentals and later with the help of his son also
formed Robison Outdoor Power Equipment. He loved the community of Cedar City
and participated in many different activities. He was the Lyons Club President
in 1983 - 1984. He enjoyed flying and had his pilot's license during the time
in Salt Lake City. He later changed that enjoyment into building and flying
remote control airplanes.

His greatest passion was his family. He loved being in the mountains spending
time with them camping, fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers, and snowmobiling.
He was the perfect example to his family and we know he had a great love for
us and we have a great love for him. We will miss our husband, father and
grandfather, but know we will be together again.

He is survived by his wife, Raezell of Cedar City, his sons; Brent (Scilla) of
Clearfield, Keith (Alice) of Cedar City, and Larry (Sophie) of Cedar City, 14
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one brother; Don (Bonnie) of
Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Beth, and daughter;
Raelyn.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning, May 23, 11:00 a.m. at the
Cedar City University Stake Center located at 520 S. 1100 W. Friends may visit
on Tuesday evening, May 24, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning, May 23,
9:30-10:30 a.m. both viewings at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be
in the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through our website
at www.familysum .com.

Originally published May 24, 2005