OBITS: The Spectrum 29 Nov 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Haydon Glyn 'Bud' Briggs

HURRICANE - Loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle, "Bud" was born
February 13, 1924, and passed away November 26, 2005, returning home to our
Heavenly Father.

Haydon was born in Mt. Dora, New Mexico, to Albert H. and Rosetta E. Briggs,
second of four brothers. After graduation from Mt. Dora High School, Haydon
worked at the Wingate Army Depot in Gallup, New Mexico. During that time, he
joined the U.S. Air Force 40th Bomb Squad, and fought proudly in WWII. When
honorably discharged, he fell in love and married Melrose Marie Jaggers on
July 18, 1947. They had two children, a daughter, Kerry Melrose, and a son,
Barry Val (deceased).

In 1956 they moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where he worked at the Navajo Army
Depot until he retired in 1974. Haydon and Melrose moved to Blanding, Utah
after they both were retired in 1982, where they have loved and enjoyed each
other for many years.

Haydon loved his family, and spent time teaching them everything he knew about
horses, hunting and fishing. He took pride in his race horses, which he raced
in Flagstaff, Prescott, and Santa Fe. He had hunting skills that none could
match, especially his knowledge of guns. He took pride in everything he did,
and passed that on to all of us. His greatest passion was the love and care
that he had for his family. Grandpa was a very special person. We will always
carry with us his love and strength in our hearts. He will be deeply missed.

Haydon is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 58 years, Melrose Marie
Briggs; daughter, Kerry (Tony) Certonio; grandchildren, Danny Briggs, Tracy
Todd Farnsworth, Glyn Certonio, and Tony (Lisa) Certonio; greatgrandchildren,
Ashlee, Trent, Jaden, and Trinity. Also surviving are his brothers, Leon
(Frieda) Briggs, Wendell Briggs, and Joe (Thelene) Briggs, and families.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 11:00 a.m. at the
Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main, Hurricane, UT. Visitation will be held
9:30 to 10:20 a.m. prior to the service at the Mortuary. Interment will take
place in Hurricane City Cemetery, Hurricane, UT.

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 29, 2005

Donald Benson Moore

LAVERKIN - Donald Benson Moore died peacefully at home on November 26, 2005,
from complications of diabetes. He was born January 3, 1945 in Lancaster Ohio,
to parents Donald Burgess Moore and Phyllis Benson Moore Joy. He married Debra
Dodds in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 18, 1976. they were sealed for time and
eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on December 9, 1978.

Don received his education in Lancaster. After graduating from high school he
enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Viet Nam. Upon returning
to the United States, he decided to travel to California, and on the way he
was stranded in Panguitch, UT, where he met Debra Dodds, the love of his life,
and joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don worked as a
professional chef until complications of diabetes forced him into early
retirement. Some of Don's greatest joys in life came from teasing and being
teased by his nephews and nieces. He was a master of many games and very
skilled with his hands. He was a High Priest in the LDS church and had a
strong and humble testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ.

Don is survived by his wife, Debra Moore of LaVerkin; sisters, Linda and Lynn
Ellen of Ohio; step-brother, Dennis, of Ohio; father-in-law, Billy (Jo Ann)
Dodds, Elsinore, UT; mother-in-law, Neucile (James)Yardley, Panguitch, UT;
brothers and sisters-in law, many beloved nephews and nieces and his dear dog,
Misty.

Don was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, December 1, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Panguitch 1st Ward Church, 550 S.
100 W., Panguitch, UT. The first visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 to
7:00 p.m. at the Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main, Hurricane, UT. The
second visitation will be Thursday, 11:00 to 12:30, prior to the service at
the church. Interment will take place at the Panguitch 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 29, 2005