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Loa Moss Brown

On November 1, 2005, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and sister, returned to her Heavenly Father at Dixie Regional Medical Center.
Surrounded by her loving family, and holding the hand of her eternal
sweetheart, she left these earthly bonds and entered into her Savior's
presence.

Loa was born May 23, 1924 in St. George, Utah, to Carl Lenzi and Annis Blair
Moss. She graduated from Dixie High School in May of 1942. She married Marden
Brown September 8, 1942. Their union was later solemized in the St. George
temple May 29, 1964. Loa was extremely proud of her Utah pioneer heritage, and
exhibited that strength and determination in all aspects of her life. She was
a talented seamstress, sewing clothes for many years for the residents of
souther Utah. She was a wonderful cook. She loved to knit. She had a gift for
oil painting, and shared that gift with family and friends. She loved the
gospel and served her Savior in many capacities of the church. Her children
and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved to tell anyone who
would listen of all their accomplishments.

Loa is survived by her husband; son, Wally (Marilee) of St. George; daughter
Judy (David) Richards of Belfair, Washington; son Richard (Julie) of St.
George; daughter Betty (Hal) Leavitt of St. George; 13 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and brother Carl Lenzi Moss, Jr. (Carol), of Cedar City,
Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Betty Lou Gramlick; sister
Rea (infant); sister Ila Jane Willis.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel. Visitations will be Friday, November 4, 2005, from
6:00~7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 5, 2005 9:30 a.m. until time of
service, both at the Mortuary.

The family would like to express appreciation for everyone who has been a part
of Mom's life in their friendship and care throughout the years.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, UT (435) 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 website. Click on the rose.

Originally published November 3, 2005

Philip Gallo

ST. GEORGE - Philip Gallo, 66, passed away the morning of October 30, 2005
from complications due to cancer. He was born on May 23, 1939 in Salt Lake
City, Utah to Jesus and Lena Gallo. He married Sherilyn Gates on March 17,
1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Philip was a hard worker his whole life and retired from the Boiler Makers
Local #182. He loved to golf with his wife and cook for family and friends. He
loved being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sherilyn; daughter, Ingrid (Kyle); sons, Philip,
Jr. (Kim), Todd (Cindy) Tracy (Renae) and Jason (Kristen); brothers, Jesse and
Harry; and sisters, Ruby and Viola. He is preceded in death by his parents; a
son, Robert; grandson, Nicholas; and brothers, Burt, Danny and Roy.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 11:30 a.m., Tonaquint
Cemetery, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Saturday, 10-11 a.m.,
Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT prior to the
graveside services. Arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
(435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at
www.metcalfmortuary.com

Originally published November 3, 2005

LaVon Jones

After several tender goodbyes from his wife and six surviving children, LaVon
Jones let go of the hands that held his and passed away in his home on October
29, 2005. Though his family often joked about LaVon having 9+ lives, cancer
was the only illness or accident from which he could not recover.

He was born on May 25, 1919 in Enoch, Utah to Myron Simpkins and Mary
Davenport Jones. He and his twin sister were raised on a farm with seven other
siblings; 4 sisters and 3 brothers.

LaVon lived a life dedicated to the gospel. He began his service to the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a missionary in the Northern States
Mission. He later served as a Bishop [13yrs.], a member of the Lakewood
Colorado Stake Presidency and as a member of the Denver Temple Committee. In
1986 he was set apart as a sealer in the Denver Colorado Temple, a position he
cherished until the end of his life.

After his mission, he met "the choicest girl in the world," Ruth Holyoak. They
were married in the St. George Temple on Nov. 7, 1941. Ruth has always stood
by his side and together they raised a family of seven children, 23
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

In 1952, LaVon and Ruth moved their family to Denver, Colorado. This was a
major life-change for them. He began associations and friendships that would
endure for the 45 years they lived in Colorado. LaVon founded his own
business, Intermountain Wholesale in 1958. There were difficult times in the
beginning, but it ultimately thrived under his hard work, integrity and
commitment. His business remains in the family today.

Dad loved Colorado. His family will always find his spirit in the cabin they
built together in the Colorado Rockies. It was only after being diagnosed with
cancer that he left the green mountains of Colorado and moved to Utah so he
and Ruth could be close to their daughters. He lived in Perry, Utah surrounded
by the orchards he loved for eight years.

LaVon had a great love for his ancestry and subsequently he and Ruth served a
mission to Martin's Cove, where he honored his pioneer heritage and the
sacrifices his progenitors made. His ancestors were prominent in the Iron
Mission in the Cedar City area. He founded the Iron Mission Park in Enoch,
Utah and helped gather memorabilia for the Blacksmith Shop in Cove Fort, Utah.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Holyoak Jones; sons, Lee[Lynette] Jones,
Denver, CO; Kevin Vaughn [Tanya] Jones, Manteca, CA; daughters, Shirley
[Richard] Murri, Perry, UT; Coleen [Henry] Beutler, Brigham City, UT; Carol
[Paul] Sonntag, Ogden, UT; Mava [Ronald] Day, SLC, UT, and brothers, M. Glen
[Lorene] Jones and Denton D. [Mary] Jones.

LaVon is preceded in death by his son, Bruce H. Jones; grandchildren Kristen
Lea Beutler and Chad Hansen Jones, four sisters, one brother, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry
8th Ward Chapel, 685 W. 2250 S. Perry, UT. Friends and family may gather at
the Myers Mortuary, 205 So. 100 E. Brigham City, UT on Thursday from 6 - 8
p.m. and Friday morning at the church from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Graveside
services will beheld on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar
City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

Originally published November 3, 2005

Nordine Stoney Merkley

ARCADIA, CALIF. - Nordine Stoney Merkley, 74, passed away October 31, 2005 at
the Beaver Valley Long Term Care Center, in Beaver, Utah. She was born
February 22, 1931 in Beaver, Utah to Robert Burnett & Leah Margaret Johnson
Stoney.

She married Glade Bingham Merkley June 26, 1951 in the St George LDS Temple.
She has lived in Arcadia, California for the last 43 years. She was an active
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has served as a
Relief Society President twice, as a Primary President twice and the Young
Women's President. She was a Temple Ordinance worker in the Los Angeles LDS
Temple. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and was a loving wife,
mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years Glade Merkley of Arcadia, four
children, Careen (Keith) Jones of Covina, CA., Gregory Stoney (Lori) Merkley
of Evanston, Illinois, Keith Ellis (Janet) Merkley of Doha, Qatar and Kendall
Glade (Robin) Merkley of Glendora, CA. & a brother, Donald (Karla) Harris of
Cedar City, Utah. She has 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
sister Elaine Smith and her parents. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00AM at the Beaver LDS 1st & 2nd Ward Chapel.
Friends and family may pay their respects on Friday, November 4, 2005 at the
Southern Utah Mortuary from 7:00PM to 8:00PM and on Saturday at the Church at
Center Street and 100 West from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. Interment will be in the
Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah under the direction of Southern Utah
Mortuary. On line condolences can be sent to beaver@southernutahmortuary.com.

A Memorial Services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2005 at the Arcadia
Ward at 614 West Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, California. Friends and family may
pay their respects to the family on Sunday, November 6, 2005 from 6:00PM to
8:00PM and on Monday from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at the Church.

KANAB - Justin "Jet" Johnson Mackelprang, age 86, died Sunday, October 30,
2005 at his home in Johnson Canyon, Utah. Born March 25, 1919 in Kanab, Utah
to Hazel Johnson and William Julius Mackelprang, oldest of thirteen children.
He married Frances Keel on May 14, 1960.

Jet was a career veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving during World War II
and retiring with over 20 years of service. He then returned to Kanab where he
started cattle ranching with his family, a profession he enjoyed the remainder
of his life. He was very proud of his registered white Charleigh cattle herd,
and looked after them until his health forced him to sell them a few years
ago. He greatly enjoyed spending time on his ranch with Fran, doing all the
necessary chores of ranch life. He also enjoyed reading, a trait he inherited
from his mother.

Jet is survived by wife Fran Mackelprang of Johnson Canyon/Kanab, UT; brothers
and sisters Don (Antoinette) Mackelprang of Fredonia, AZ, Elaine Crofts of
Page, AZ, William (Helen) Mackelprang of Las Vegas, NV, Arcola (Arden) Judd of
Fredonia, AZ, Romel (Barbara) Mackelprang of Salt Lake City, UT, and Luana
Campbell of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and sisters-in-law Sue Mackelprang of
Oregon and Joyce Loshbaugh of Page, AZ. He was preceded in death by brothers
Gayneld, Frances, Kent, Evan and Anthony, and sister Marguerite.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the
Kanab Utah South Chapel. Viewing will be held Saturday from 10:00-10:45 AM at
the Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow the service. Arrangements
made with Mosdell Mortuary.

Originally published November 3, 2005

Maribeth Sanders Pullan

CEDAR CITY - Maribeth Sanders Pullan of Cedar City, Utah passed away
peacefully on November 1, 2005. She was born to Mont and Lanetta Sanders on
October 9, 1956.

Maribeth was a Cedar High School Graduate. She especially loved dancing, music
and animals. She touched the hearts of many people around her with her kind
and gentle way.

Maribeth was preceded in death by her father Mont, and her brother Shearl.
Surviving family includes: mother Lanetta Sanders, sister Monta (Maurice)
Munford, brothers Glen (Angela) Sanders, Greg (Terri) Sanders, sister-in-law
Sandy (Robert) Kinnick, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. at the
Hurricane 7th Ward North Chapel. Interment will be held in the Hurricane
Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may
be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com

Originally published November 3, 2005

Donald Bruce Rowley

A father should not have to write his son's obituary, but here I am, telling
you that my son, Donald Bruce Rowley, died today in Klamath Falls OR at the
home of his son, Donald Valette Rowley. His kind and gentle heart finally
stopped as he succumbed to liver cancer at the age of 60 years.

Donald's life focused on two things: The United States Army and his family. He
served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam from 1961 to 1970 with the 101st Airborne.
He was a Green Beret weapons advisor and served with MACSOG CIA. Among other
commendations, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He later
served for some years as a Jump Master with the Utah National Guard.

Donald was devoted to his family. His son Donald V. Rowley provided him with
two granddaughters, and his daughter Michelle Duste Rowley of St George
endowed him with three more, all of whom he adored.

A Military Procession will honor him in Medford, OR on Friday, Nov. 4th , and
a Celebration of his life will be held at his son's home in Klamath Falls on
Nov. 5th.

With these words, I say Farewell to my loving son.

Originally published November 3, 2005

Melvin L. "Barney" Shannon

PANGUITCH / ST. GEORGE - Melvin L. "Barney" Shannon, 83, of Panguitch/ St.
George, Utah, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005, in Panguitch, Utah.
Barney was born March 22, 1922, in Zincville, Oklahoma, to Roy Irwin and Sara
Castile Shannon.

He married Dona Hammons, April 3, 1942, and to this union was born two
daughters. They divorced in 1984. Barney married Ida Orton Goulding in August
1985 and they enjoyed 20 + years together.

Barney's parents moved the family to Ogden in the early 1930's where he was
raised and educated. He joined the Utah National Guard in Ogden in 1939. The
unit was activated at the beginnings of World War II and he participated in
the D-day landings in Normandy and followed the battles through Germany.
Barney was discharged in 1945 and took a job at Ogden Country Club as a golf
pro. In 1949 he rejoined the army and served for another 15 years, including
service at the atomic testing grounds near

Las Vegas. He also served in Korea and post war Germany. He was awarded the
Bronze Star for meritorious service during combat operations in Korea in July
of 1953.

Barney worked for Civil Services for another 20+ years before retiring in
1985. He moved back to Ogden and there met Ida at the Golden Hour Senior
Center. He and Ida spent many years volunteering at the Senior Centers in
Ogden and St. George. Barney and Ida moved to Panguitch in 1993 and spent the
following years living the summers in Panguitch and the winters in St. George.
Barney was a member of the LDS Church and received his endowments in the Ogden
LDS Temple.

Barney is survived by his wife, Ida; daughter, Dawn Young, Augusta, Maine;
sister, Georgia Hill, Ogden. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter,
Glenda Lea; brother, Glenn; and sisters, Chris Keeney and Wilma Evans.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in
the Panguitch Cemetery. Friends may call at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel on
Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery with
military rites by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25. Funeral directors,
Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. On line guest book at
www.maglebymortuary.com

A special thank you to the St. George Home Health nurses and therapists, the
Kolob Rehabilitation staff, and the Garfield Memorial Long Term Care nurses
and staff.

Originally published November 3, 2005

     
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Jet Mackleprang

Jet Mackelprang
KANAB   Justin "Jet" Johnson Mackelprang, age 86, died Sunday, October 30,
2005 at his home in Johnson Canyon, Utah. Born March 25, 1919 in Kanab, Utah
to Hazel Johnson and William Julius Mackelprang, oldest of thirteen children.
He married Frances Keel on May 14, 1960.
Jet was a career veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving during World War II
and retiring with over 20 years of service. He then returned to Kanab where he
started cattle ranching with his family, a profession he enjoyed the remainder
of his life. He was very proud of his registered white Charleigh cattle herd,
and looked after them until his health forced him to sell them a few years
ago. He greatly enjoyed spending time on his ranch with Fran, doing all the
necessary chores of ranch life. He also enjoyed reading, a trait he inherited
from his mother.
Jet is survived by wife Fran Mackelprang of Johnson Canyon/Kanab, UT; brothers
and sisters Don (Antoinette) Mackelprang of Fredonia, AZ, Elaine Crofts of
Page, AZ, William (Helen) Mackelprang of Las Vegas, NV, Arcola (Arden) Judd of
Fredonia, AZ, Romel (Barbara) Mackelprang of Salt Lake City, UT, and Luana
Campbell of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and sisters-in-law Sue Mackelprang of
Oregon and Joyce Loshbaugh of Page, AZ. He was preceded in death by brothers
Gayneld, Frances, Kent, Evan and Anthony, and sister Marguerite.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the
Kanab Utah South Chapel. Viewing will be held Saturday from 10:00-10:45 AM at
the Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow the service. Arrangements
made with Mosdell Mortuary.

Originally published November 3, 2005

DEATH NOTICE

Henry Reid Rodgers

CEDAR CITY - Henry Reid Rodgers, 86, passed away November 1, 2005 in Cedar
City, Utah. He was born August 8, 1919 to Edger Lee and Ada Viola Raines
Rodgers in Ultamathule, Ark.

Henry is survived by three children, Jean Bass, Alice Rodgers and Charles
Rodgers.

Burial will be in Texas at a later date.

Originally published November 3, 2005