OBITS: The Spectrum 27 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 Robert Arthur Boyd ST. GEORGE - Robert Arthur Boyd "Bob," 92, died November 21, 2005 in St. George, Utah at his family home with his pet dog and his loving family nearby. He was born on October 18, 1913 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert Boyd and Isabella Waddell. He married Vivian Asher in Platte City, Missouri on September 6, 1936. Bob was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas in a home built by his father. He was the youngest of five children. Bob loved animals and had many pets. As a youth he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He joined the Kansas National Guard at the age of 16 and served for many years in a cavalry division. He was also very proud to have served his country during the World War II, as a waist gunner in a B17 bomber. Bob graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1931. He began his business career working at Grennan Bakeries where he met his wife of 69 years, Vivian Asher Boyd. Soon after their marriage, Bob began a very successful career as a sales man with this company and soon progressed to their top salesman. Because he was an excellent salesman, he held many sales positions with different companies throughout his life. In 1947 Bob decided to go into business for himself and founded Arrow Exterminators, a pest control company. This was a very profitable and successful venture for him financially but the chemicals he was required to use were detrimental to his health. He began to have difficulty with his breathing. At the age of 34 the doctors told him to sell his business and move to the country to live in the fresh air in hopes that he would improve. So in 1950 he sold his business and began a new adventure as a farmer in southern Missouri. Bob bought a 120 acre farm in McDonald County near a small town called Jane. He lived there with his family for four years and raised chickens, milked cows, planted pasture, grew a garden and worked very hard to make a success of this venture. His health improved but due to circumstances beyond his control, it became necessary to sell the farm. He decided to move to California to live with his brother, Allan. In California Bob again utilized his skills as a salesman and succeeded in areas where others had failed. He was frequently recognized with top sales awards. While in California a business contact introduced him to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his family joined the LDS Church in 1963 and he was soon called on his first mission for the church as a Stake Missionary. In 1968 his career focus changed with a family move to Utah. He obtained a position with Brigham Young University and soon became one of the Physical Plant Managers for BYU. He was over 14 buildings on the campus including the Marriott Activity Center and the J. Ruben Clark Law Library. He supervised several student cleaning crews and was an influence for good in many of their lives. Upon his retirement from BYU, he spend the rest of his life in service to the Lord. With his wife, he served an additional seven missions for the LDS Church. Four temple missions were served as a sealer: two missions were served in the London, England Temple, one in the Atlanta, Georgia Temple, and one in the Washington, D.C. Temple. In addition two Family History missions were served in Salt Lake City and a proselyting mission was served in Rochester, New York. After having lived in many places, Bob and his wife, Vivian, moved to St. George, Utah. There they could enjoy a warmer climate and be near the St. George Temple, which they attended often. It is here he lived out the rest of his life. Bob is survived by his wife, Vivian; his six children: Sharon Grunberg of Willard, Missouri, Clifford Ray Boyd of Provo, Utah, Roberta Ann Beagley of Lindon, Utah, Jeanne Boyd Welch, Robert Allan Boyd and Patricia Sue Brenner all of St. George, Utah; 32 grandchildren; and 90 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Family History Center or Missionary Fund in Bob's memory. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Little Valley 1st Ward Chapel, 2079 E. 2450 S., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be at the Metcalf Mortuary on Sunday, November 27, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the LDS Church on November 28, 2005 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Linden Cemetery, 495 N. 200 E., Lindon, Utah on November 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published November 27, 2005 Lenna Mae Hinton Judd Lenna Mae Hinton Judd, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2005, in Paragonah Utah. She was born on May 1, 1931 in Hurricane Utah, to William N. Hinton, and Mary Workman Hinton. She married Albin Judd on March 4, 1950 in the St. George LDS Temple. Lenna Mae was very active in the community serving on the Paragonah Civic Committee, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and Book Club. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had many callings Primary, Relief Society, and Visiting Teacher. Some of her favorite pass times were quilting, reading, cooking, taking care of Albin and spoiling her children and grandchildren. Lenna Mae is preceded in death by her son Rene William Judd, grandson Myron William Abbott, Great grandsons Jason Douglas Judd, and Kayson Lister. She is survived by her husband Albin Judd, of Paragonah Utah; she is also survived by her children: Kerry Judd, (Cami) of Nampa, Idaho; Kelly Judd (Lynette) of Paragonah, Utah; Bonnie Abbott (Lee) of Highland Utah; Rene Judd Deceased (Kathy) of Summit, Utah; David Judd (Kathy) of Payson, Utah; Gorden Judd (Kimberly) of High Bridge, New Jersey; Sheri Petsche (Tony) of Paragonah, Utah; Mark Judd (Heather) of Cedar City, Utah; Greg Judd (Tina) of Las Vegas Nevada; Cindy Foudy (Sean) of Scotsdale, Arizona; and Jesse Judd (Tamara) of Enoch, Utah. Lenna Mae is also survived by her brothers Marion Hinton Deceased (Ella) of Bountiful, Utah; Carlon Hinton (Verna) of Hurricane, Utah; Delmer Hinton (Juanita) of Duarti, California; Gail Hinton (Nita) of Hurricane, Utah; and sister: Alda Murphy (Jim) of Bountiful, Utah; Lenna Mae is also survived by 40 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Lenna Mae will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Paragonah LDS Church. Viewings will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2005 at the Paragonah LDS Church from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and also on Thursday December 1, 2005 at the Paragonah LDS Church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.. Interment will be in the Paragonah City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com. Originally published November 27, 2005 Carl George Morris Carl George Morris passed away on November 25, 2005 at the age of 93 while doing what he loved best- being at the farm taking care of the cattle with his two sons. Carl was born on October 31, 1912 in Parowan Utah, to George Durham Morris, and Fransis Elizabeth Fowler Morris. He married Reta Smith on August 14, 1942 in Las Vegas Nevada. Carl served in England during World War II. He served as secretary of the Parowan reservoir Company for 50 years, and was also a member of the reservoir water board, as well as being a member of the Southern Utah Dairy Association. He is survived by his wife Reta Morris of Parowan Utah; children Afton Jones of Jackson Wyoming; Allen Carl Morris of Parowan Utah; Linda Savage of Cedar City Utah; and Keith Ellis of Parowan Utah. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Leslie Shane Jones, Jeremy Lin Jones, Nicole Danby, Brandon Savage, Shantel Savage along with five great grandchildren. Carl is proceeded in death by his parents George Durham Morris and Fransis Fowler, brothers Albert Durham Morris, Ray Fowler Morris, sisters Sarah Patterson, Emma Topham, Fransis Luella Morris, Laura Smith, Bessie Rollo. Also a great grand daughter Brielle Jones. Funeral Services will be held on November 29, 2005 at the Parowan First Ward LDS Church beginning at 1:00 p.m.. Viewing will be held prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on November 28, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., both will be at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be at the Parowan Cemetery, under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. Originally published November 27, 2005 Wayne Ellsworth Phelps 1911 - 2005 Wayne Ellsworth Phelps, 94, passed away on November 22, 2005 in St. George, Utah, of causes incident to age and Lymphoma. He was born August 29, 1911 in Mesa, Arizona to Gove Edwin and Effie Ellsworth Phelps. He attended the Mesa Public Schools and was actively involved in competitive swimming, in which he excelled. He was an Eagle Scout and the valedictorian of his High School class. He married Mary Zoe Hill on March 20, 1934 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple and they resided in Mesa the majority of their lives. Wayne also lived in Sandy, Utah, Heber City, Utah, and St. George, Utah. Wayne and Zoe had five children: Irwin (Eileen Stonely), Denna (Richard) Millett, Stephen (Carolei Ferrin) John (Carolynn Huber), and Russell. Zoe passed away in June of 1997. He married Shirley Andersen in 2000. He is the grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 61. Professionally, Wayne's principle endeavor was working in the supermarket industry, and he owned supermarkets in Mesa and Phoenix. He retired in 1972, serving three missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with his wife Zoe, in Leeds, England; Washington D.C. Visitors Center and Charlotte, North Carolina. He also served in various other positions for his church throughout his lifetime. He is survived by his sister Maxine (Earl) Lines of Mesa, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife Zoe and his brothers: Kenneth, Worth, Rex, his son: Irwin, a grandson: Brent Phelps, and a great-grandson: Thomas Phelps. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, contribute to a favorite charity. There will be a graveside service at the Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, AZ prior to interment on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 1 p.m. Originally published November 27, 2005