OBITS: The Spectrum 11 Nov 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project
***********************************************************************
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

James William Bates

SANTA CLARA - James William Bates, 94, passed away November 2, 2005 in Santa
Clara, Utah.

He was born 23 August 1911 in Phoenix, Arizona to James Inge Bates of Texas
and Julia Frances

Cage of Kansas. Jim married Ruby Hollingshead 23 October 1932 in Prescott,
Arizona.

Jim joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2 September 1939,
they were sealed in the Mesa Temple 7 May 1940. Jim attended Business College.
He has worked as a truck driver, mechanic, foreman at Convair Aircraft Co,
owned his own floor refinishing business and worked in refrigeration. Jim was
also director of Construction Maintenance and Operations for the La Mesa
Spring Valley School District in San Diego, CA for 28 years. He enjoyed
working, sports, and learning. He fiercely loved the gospel of Christ, and
served honorably in almost every available position.

Jim is survived by his four children, Sharon Lee Bates, Shannon (Owen) Taylor,
David (Jennie Blair) Bates, Shauna Talbot (Vere Talbot, deceased); 32
grandchildren; and 63 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 10 a.m., Santa
Clara LDS Valley Chapel, 3040 W. Santa Clara Dr., St. George, Utah.
Visitations will be on Friday, November 11, 7-9 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W.
St. George Blvd., St. George, UT and again on Saturday, 99:45 a.m., prior to
the services at the Santa Clara LDS Chapel. Interment will be in the Santa
Clara City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com

Originally published November 11, 2005

Nancy Frances Brazzeal

ST. GEORGE - Nancy Frances Brazzeal, 84, passed away November 9, 2005 in St.
George, Utah. She was born May 14, 1921 in Quitman, Georgia to Wallace E.
Folsom and Julia F. (Estridge) Folsom. She married Joseph C. Brazzeal, Sr.,
August 19, 1931 in St. Augustine, Florida.

The Folsom family eventually settled in Palatka, Florida where her family
owned and operated the Folsom Dairy Farm. By age 16, Nancy was delivering milk
and other dairy products throughout Palatka. That summer she was pleased to be
called to serve a two month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in southern Georgia. This was between her junior and senior
year of High School. Her experiences that summer established her faith and
lifelong service to family and church. Although married at a young age, she
remained strong in her faith and convictions.

She and her husband, Joe, moved to Jacksonville to begin their family. They
were blessed with three children. Joe, the eldest, Wally and Judy.

Through the years and the moves, the one constant in her life was her family
and church service. Every Sunday, she made sure her three little ones were
scrubbed and ready for church. She served in stake mission callings, The
Children's Primary, stake Young Women and stake Relief Society. By the time
her husband joined the church in 1959, the family was already planning a trip
to Salt Lake to be sealed in the temple.

As the children moved on to college and families of their own, Nancy and Joe
moved to the West and settled in St. George. The year was 1974. Through the
years, her children joined them where they enjoyed many family outings,
fishing trips, camp outs and worshiping together. Nancy loved having her
family together. This also included her own brothers and sisters which she
visited often during her many trips to the South.

In 1984, Nancy and Joe moved back to the south were they enjoyed a
semi-retired life on Dunn's Creek off the St. John's River. These golden years
were filled with visits from friends and family. All who came were invited to
fish and dine in Southern style cuisine. This included some of the best
cornbread, black-eyed peas, okra, fried chicken and sliced ham that could be
found anywhere on the planet.

When Joe passed away in the winter of 1991, Nancy sold her home and moved back
to the West to be with children, grandchildren and friends.

She is fondly remembered by her children as being a loving mother of great
spiritual strength, and with joy by her brothers and sisters. She will always
be remembered for her loving kindness by all.

Surviving family include her: sons, Joseph C. (Linda) Brazzeal, Jr., of
Dammeron Valley, UT, and Wallace Charles (Katherine) Brazzeal, of St. George;
daughter, Julia Frances (Ernest) Hawkins, of St. George, UT; 17 grandchildren;
21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Josie Bell DeLoach and Jean Mullis, both
of Palatka, FL; and two sons, Wilson "Sonny" Folsom, of Thomasville, GA, and
George Folsom, of St. Cloud, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Brazzeal, Sr., and
parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 14, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, with the first viewing Sunday, November 13, from
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the second viewing Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,
prior to services, both at the Mortuary. Interment will be at the Veyo City
Cemetery. 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 11, 2005

Susan Carr

Susan Carr was born on January 31st, 1914 in Saxony, Germany and passed away
peacefully on Saturday October 29, 2005 in St.George Utah, with her daughter
Kathi and her granddaughter Candace holding her hands. Susan lived a long,
blessed and fulfilled life of 91 years.

At age 9, she immigrated with her parents, Max and Olga Johns, and her older
brother, Hans to the United States. They settled in Chicago, Illinois.

Susan attended school in Chicago and graduated from Lucy Flower High School.

Susan married Thomas E. Carr on July 5, 1936 in the New Apostolic Church in
Chicago. Together they owned and operated a supermarket, first in Chicago,
then in Park Ridge Illinois. As a young woman, she enjoyed bowling, sewing and
reading.

The Carr's marriage was blessed with two daughters, Susan Jenkins and Kathi
Neis who both live in Mesquite, Nevada with their husbands respectively.

Susan is survived by her two daughters, Susan and Kathi, 4 grandchildren:
Cindy Alexander, Cathleen Johnson, Thomas Sauer and Candace Gorman, and 4
great-grandchildren: Jessica Johnson, Heather and Ryan Alexander, and Ellie
Lewandowski.

We look forward to being reunited with her in a better place in accordance
with our faith.

"We will hold you in our hearts forever; remember, love between two souls can
bridge the gulf between life and death."

Originally published November 11, 2005

Douglas Steven Chambers

WASHINGTON - Douglas Steven Chambers, 51, returned Home to his Heavenly Father
on November 9, 2005. He was born May 26, 1954 in Cedar City, Utah, the eighth
child of Fredrick Donald and Helen VanBuren Chambers. He was raised and went
to school in Enterprise, Utah. He married Kathy Grimm in the Manti Temple in
1974 and they divorced in 1983. He was blessed with three children, Greg, Coby
and Karli.

Douglas married Brenda Hart Jorgensen on May 28, 2005. Doug and Brenda truly
became best friends over their unique three year courtship. Due to Doug's
profession much of their time together was spent talking to each other on the
phone. Verizon Wireless will miss Doug! Through their countless meaningful
conversations an unbreakable bond was built between the two of them. His joy
in life was spending time with his grandchildren and his soul mate, Brenda.

Doug's profession and success in life was working as an independent
owner-operator. He began driving at an early age and drove up until his death.
He was highly respected by others in his profession and was known to be the
best. He was always willing to help others if there was a need.

He had driven over five million miles. Some of the firms he worked for were
Chambers Trucking, DATS Trucking and was currently employed with his family's
company, Rack's Express. Doug will be greatly missed by his family, friends
and even his truck!

Doug was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a
strong testimony of the gospel. He loved his Heavenly Father and his Savior,
Jesus Christ.

Doug is survived by his wife, Brenda of Washington, UT; children, Coby and
Karli; two step children, Colbie and MaKenzie; grandchildren, DeyJa Lynn, Jaci
Don and Jaden; brothers, Rodger (Marge) and Van (Gilda) Chambers; and sisters,
Lynne (Leo) Barlocker, Celia Chambers, Virginia (Ray) Hansen and Janey
(Dennis) Rackley. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Gregory, two
grandsons Shae Don and Drew, and sister, Emma Ann.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 2 p.m., Metcalf
Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be on
Friday, 6-8 p.m. and prior to the services on Saturday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., both
at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Enterprise City Cemetery under the
direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through
the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published November 11, 2005

Terri Lynn Christiansen
Nov. 18, 1953 - Oct 11,2005

The children and family of Terri Lynn Christiansen with to express their
deeply felt gratitude to the many friends and Samaritans who so generously
offered their support to Terri during her courageous and difficult struggle
with cancer. Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation for your display
of love, sympathy and support, but all must know that such kindness will never
be forgotten.

Originally published November 11, 2005

Leland Herbert Groskreutz

DAMMERON VALLEY - Leland Herbert "Biff" Groskreutz, age 62, passed away
Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at his home in Dammeron Valley. He was born
August 29, 1943, in Kensal, North Dakota, to Herbert and Marie Jones
Groskreutz.

Biff lived in Kensal, North Dakota, until he was eight years old when his
family moved to Stockton, Utah. He attended and graduated from Tooele High
School, where he participated in football, wrestling, and track.

He married Diane Lee in 1961. They later divorced. Biff met and married Janet
Hunt, and they were married August 20, 1971, in Evanston, Wyoming. Biff and
Janet lived in Roy, Utah, while he worked at Hill Air Force Base.

Biff enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a talent for woodworking, especially
furniture, could build anything, and had a natural mechanical ability. He
retired in 1999, and moved to Dammeron Valley in 2000, where he built his own
home.

He was very independent and strong, with a big heart. Biff was proud of his
sons. They gave him great joy. He also had a special love and bond for his
mother, Marie.

Biff is survived by his: wife, Janet, of Dammeron Valley; mother, Marie
Groskreutz, of Layton, UT; sons, Todd (Laura), of Draper, UT, Biff (Julie), of
St. George, UT, and Chance, of Roy, UT; seven grandchildren; brother, Curtis
Groskreutz, of Layton, UT; and two sisters, Cynthia Yates, of Tooele, UT, and
Sharon Fronk, of West Valley, UT. He is preceded in death by his father,
Herbert Groskreutz.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Paragonah Cemetery.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, (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 11, 2005

Frieda Marie (Klein) Hawks

Frieda M. Hawks passed away November 8, 2005 at Parkside Residential Care
Facility in Rolla, MO. She was born July 31, 1938 to Fred and Reta Klein in
Granite City, Illinois. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette,
Indiana, in 1956 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After her discharge from
the Marine Corps, she met and later married Milton Carson Hawks on June 5,
1959, and to this union two daughters were born.

Milton passed away September 22, 1962. Frieda decided to stay in Rolla to
raise her daughters. She worked for the prosecuting attorney for a few years,
and then opened a day care center in her home and began a catering service so
she could be home with her daughters after school and on school holidays. She
quickly became known as one of Rolla's best cooks. She was a tireless
volunteer with the Rolla Public Schools, especially the Band Boosters, as well
as several other organizations, to support her daughters' activities. She was
a founding member of Salem Avenue Baptist Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and
is listed in Who's Who Among American Women. She also was a founding member of
The Alumni Association of Columbia College, a founding member of Alpha Sigma
Lamba National Honor Society, and volunteered for both the Rolla Public
Schools and the St. James Public Schools. Frieda received a heart transplant
April 20, 1995, and vowed to live each day to its fullest after her
transplant. She attended Columbia College and graduated with a Bachelors
Degree in Psychology with Magna Honors at the age of 63. She was selected the
Outstanding Graduating Senior for her graduation class.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and especially her surviving
family: daughters and sons-in-law: Katherine Laub and husband, Steve of Rolla,
MO; and Reta "Dee Dee" Schwab and husband, Kevin of Cuba, MO; grandchildren:
Cord Jenkins and fiance' Dana Brown of Columbia, MO; Claire Jenkins of
Jefferson City, MO; Reta DeLaGarza, Lani DeLaGarza and Allie Schwab of Cuba,
MO; step grandchildren: Emily Laub of Kansas City, MO; and Evan Laub of Rolla,
MO; her mother, Reta Klein of Lafayette, Indiana; and sisters and
brotherin-law Faye and Jerry Cole of Lafayette, Indiana; and Kaye Corbett of
St. George; niece Susan Whaley and husband, Gary of Charlotte, Tennessee;
nephew, Matthew Slayton and wife Barb of Frankfort, Indiana; and many, many
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton C. Hawks, her
father, Fred Klein and her brother-in-law James Corbett.

A memorial service will be held at Salem Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday,
November 12, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church
beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Frieda Hawks Academic
Excellence Scholarship Fund at Columbia College. Make payable to Katherine
Lamb, 13070 County Road 2250, St. James, MO 65559. All arrangements are under
the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, MO.

Originally published November 11, 2005

Thomas P. McArthur

LEEDS - Thomas P. McArthur, died November 4th, 2005, in Leeds, Utah. Caboose
of the Moroni and Emma Cottam McArthur clan was born February 28th, 1925 in
St. George, Utah. His siblings were Nellie Gubler (Emil), Florence Leavitt
(L.Glen), Irvin McArthur (Rita), Eldon McArthur (Denise), Ross McArthur (Mae),
Rex McArthur (Ella), Annie Jennings (Leon), Fern Hafen (Weston) and Willard
McArthur.

Tom spent his youth herding cows and trying to survive his older siblings. He
was successful for a great many years, 80+ in fact.

In 1944 Tom married Fae Dalton of Hurricane, Utah and left for WWII one week
later. Tom served proudly and with honor for the United States Army in the
foxholes of Northern Italy and passed his profound patriotism to those around
him.

Upon his return from WWII, Tom attended watchmaking school in Sacramento,
California, apprenticed to Steadman Jewelers for one year in Murray, Utah and
then returned to St. George to settle down. The doors of McArthur Jewelers
opened for the first time on May 4th, 1950 and remain open to this day.

Over the course of the next 51 years, Tom and Fae raised their own McArthur
clan consisting of: Margarett M. Blake (Richard), Thomas D. McArthur
(Allison), Gwen M. Woodbury (David), Harvey D. McArthur (Kay), Darrel D.
McArthur (Penny), Julie Fae M. Schmutz (Jeff), Richard D. McArthur (Meg), and
Jeanie McArthur (Robin Young). Tom and Fae are survived by 40 grandchildren
and 44 great grandchildren with numbers still growing!

Tom loved the out of doors and passed that love on to not only his children
and grandchildren, but to an untold number of others whose lives have been
enriched by knowing him. He appreciated a good hunt and especially a good hike
such as "Fat Mans Misery".

Tom lost Fae in October of 1995 and was blessed with a second love when he
married Pearl Steele of Leeds. To this union was brought: Bill Steele (Cindy),
Jeff Steele (Pat), Rhonda Rasmussen (Karl), Terri Condie (Briandon), Angie
Murdoch (Reed), Kristi Nemelka (Todd), Wendy Cowan (Wally) Ren Steele
(Melissa), 34 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

If we could only use one sentence to sum up Tom McArthur, it would undoubtedly
have to be "AH YES, THIS IS THEE LIFE."

Many of us remember him reciting poetry, some of which he wrote. He was likely
to share some poems while repairing a clock or just stopping to say hi.

He loved his Heavenly Father and lived his life as he knew his Savior would
have him live. He was a wonderful example to all and we never heard him speak
ill of anyone.

During the course of his amazing life, Tom dedicated a great amount of time to
the Boy Scouts of America and was recognized for his service by receiving the
Silver Beaver Award. Because of his unqualified love for everyone, he enriched
the lives of all he met. We will miss everything about him. Thank you for
being the best.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 11:30 a.m., at the
Washington Buena Vista LDS Stake Center, 860 N. Fairway Dr., Washington, UT .
A visitation will be held Friday, from 5-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W.
St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 10-11 a.m., prior to services at the
Stake Center. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery 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 November 11, 2005


Carter Brooks McNabb
11/11/02 - 03/02/03

Today we will spread a little extra sunshine in memory of you, Little Man.

Missing You!

Originally published November 11, 2005

Larry Wilcox

MT. PLEASANT - After a lifetime of battling one affliction after another, our
Dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend finally won the hardest battle of
all, colon cancer.

Larry Fred Wilcox was born March 11, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, the oldest child of
Fred T. and Althea B. Wilcox. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones
Nov. 7, 2005.

Larry grew up and attended schools in Mt. Pleasant, graduating from North
Sanpete in 1964. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam
Conflict. He was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local #3, his trade that
as a land surveyor on several large construction projects. Larry was recently
awarded his AA 15 years of sobriety chip.

Larry loved the mountains, his dog, game shows, native plants and flowers, but
most of all fishing. It broke his heart when he "just didn't feel like fishin'
anymore."

His survivors include his sons; Eddie and Michael, his beloved daughter,
Sammi; his mother, Althea; his four sisters, who always took care of him and
he tormented unmercifully, Shauna (Richard) Brotherson; Sherri (Gary) Jarrett;
Connie Wilcox; Bobbe (Leon) Monk; his ex-wife, Joan Dean; and a host of nieces
and nephews who loved their Uncle Wilber.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Rasmussen Mortuary
beginning at 1 p.m., at Wasatch Academy Auditorium, 120 South 100 West, Mt.
Pleasant.

Visitation with the family will be held from Noon to 12:45 p.m., at the
auditorium prior to services. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant City
Cemetery with military rites.

Originally published November 11, 2005

James W. Wilson

CEDAR CITY - James W. Wilson Died November 8, 2005. James was born August 31,
1925 in Pennsylvania.

James and his family moved to Cedar City 3 months ago and love this area. He
is greatly loved. Many will remember him for being a kind and gentle man with
a winning smile.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine of over 60 years, 2 Daughters, 4 Grand
Children and nine Great Grand children.

Graveside services will be Saturday, November 12, 2005 12:00 Noon in the Cedar
City Cemetery. Prior to the Graveside service there will be a viewing 10:00
till 11:30 A.M. at the True Life Center 2111 North Main Street. The building
just West of Swindlehurst Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of
Swindlehurst Funeral Home.

Originally published November 11, 2005