OBITS: The Spectrum 2 Oct 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Carene Spilker English Erickson

ST GEORGE - Carene Erickson, 69, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed
away peacefully on September 30th, with her family by her side.

Carene was born on June 5, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Herman and Thora
Spilker. She had fond memories of her childhood in Butlerville where she met
and later married the love of her life, Thomas F. English in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple in 1955.

Blessed with ten children, Tom and Carene worked hand-in-hand to provide an
atmosphere of love in which their family has thrived. She dedicated herself to
the service of her family and others in Church callings and other service
opportunities. She left no doubt what she believed by the way she lived and
the unconditional love she showed to those around her. Carene was preceded in
death by her daughter Shirlene and later her husband Tom in May of 1989.

In December of 1994, Carene married C. Wayne Erickson, and together they
blessed the lives of both families. They loved each other and shared a deep
friendship. Their passion was to cherish and nurture the combined family of 14
children, 36 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

She is survived by her siblings: Marianne Wright, H. Larry Spilker (Colleen),
and Paul Spilker (Ann) her husband Wayne, and her children, Carolyn Brooks
(Remington), Charles English (Joanne), Sherene English, Paula Hill (David),
Daniel English (Vina), Dave English (Betty), Laurie Lemmon (Patrick), William
English (Claire), Matthew English (Muriel), and Wayne's children: Wendy Smith
(Mark), Ronald Erickson (Vicky), Sherry Simons (Douglas), and Randy Erickson
(Jayne).

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 12 p.m., at the
Brighton LDS 8th Ward Chapel, 2895 East Creek Rd., in Sandy, Utah. A
visitation will be held Sunday, October 2, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary,
288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and Tuesday, October 4, from
10-11:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Sandy
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 October 2, 2005

"Together Again"

ST GEORGE - On Thursday, September 29, 2005, Mae Mangus Potter passed away as
she was surrounded by her children at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St.
George. Mae has had a history of poor health since she was a little girl.
Because of that burden she sought for answers to increase her health and
enjoyment of life. She outlived many who were in better health due to her
knowledge and tenacity. Even as she was struggling for her last moments of
mortality, her nurses and attending doctor remarked several times, "This is
one strong and determined woman."

Mae was born on November 18, 1922, to Elbert Roy and Agness Berthelson Mangus,
living in Penrose, Wyoming. She was their third child. She was born at home,
in a house that later lost its roof to a cyclone; perhaps a prelude to the
distress of her body that was her lot in life. She enjoyed growing up with her
sisters, some older and some younger. They spent many girlish moments
together, worked hard together, and shared one another's grief and suffering
together. The six girls also had two brothers who were very much involved with
the family activities and events, adding a wonderful dimension to their family
life.

While attending BYU, Mae met and married Bob Potter. He was her love and a
Renaissance man who added an impressive dimension to her life. They were
blessed with four children: Scott (Sharon), of Washington, Utah; Chrystine
Hyatt (David), of LaVerkin, Utah; Carlyle (Bonnie), of St. George, Utah; and
Elayne Pearson (Rod), of Richfield, Utah.

Mae is survived by her sisters and brothers: Loneta Murphy, of Provo, Utah;
LeRoy, of Dallas, Texas; Jewel Hepworth (Ted), of Centerville, Utah; and
Wallace (Ramona), of Bountiful, Utah.

Mae was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bob and Mae
were married in the Salt Lake Temple May 2, 1947. Bob passed away August 28,
2000.

Mae had an uncanny ability to get to the heart of the matter and to
passionately defend the feelings of little children or anyone who was
struggling, in distress or oppression of any type.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Buena Vista Stake Center, 860 N. Fairway Dr., Washington, UT, with a viewing
on Monday, October 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, and
on Tuesday, October 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the
Stake Center. Interment will be at the Washington 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 October 2, 2005

Merlene Jensen Humphries 1943-2005

Upon birth, each of us receives a heart with the charge to share it with those
around us. On Thursday, Merlene Humphries returned her heart to Him who gave
it, with nothing more to spend.

Born on July 26, 1943, to Ward and Thelma Jensen, Merlene spent her childhood
between Redmond and Moab, Utah, where her mother held teaching posts. An
avowed tomboy with an independent spirit, she found herself trading in her
skinned knees for adult responsibility, but never abandoned her fierce desire
to do it her own way.

Despite her humble beginnings and inability to find lasting happiness in
marriage, Merlene overcame her obstacles by believing in herself and rising to
the top of her career and raising a loving family who will never forget her
sacrifices. She first and foremost cared about people, many of whom, at times,
had nowhere else to turn. Indeed, her success in business and with her family
was directly attributable to her desire to lift those around her to greater
achievement and to find joy in life.

This, perhaps, came from her ability to see a little of herself in everybody
and to appreciate them apart from the circumstances which they came or the
hardship they were currently in. She possessed charity above all else. It
attracted people to her, and touched lives. It was common for her children to
joke that there was not a location in America where Merlene did not have a
friend of some sort nearby, and in actuality, this was not far from the truth.

Merlene was a voracious reader who loved history. She also enjoyed traveling,
taking trips to the eastern United States, Canada, and Hawaii on many
occasions as well as traveling to the Caribbean and Taiwan. Seeing faraway
places had always been a dream of hers as a child, and she lived and worked
until she had the means to accomplish it. As characteristic with everything
else she did, she would rarely travel without bringing friends or members of
her family along to share in her wonder and enjoyment.

Although her years were far too short, Merlene looked upon every day as a
blessing from Heaven due to several harrowing episodes of sickness while
younger and her return from her separation from the gospel. It contributed to
her faith, which was tremendous. She would speak to her Father in Heaven and
her Savior, Jesus Christ constantly, in a personal manner that signified the
relationship that she held with them. She believed in the Priesthood, and the
comforting and healing power it held. She understood forgiveness, redemption,
and the atonement of Jesus Christ and lived her life by these principles. She
will be missed, and although she will earn her reward, her work is not yet
finished.

Merlene is survived by her daughter Nanette Symes and her husband Ward of St.
George, Utah, and her sons: Dennis Miller and his wife Rhonda of Santa Clara,
Utah, and Trent Humphries and his wife Jennifer of Tucson, Arizona. Merlene is
also the beloved grandmother of 5 grandsons (Mitchell, Chandler, Jared, Tyler,
and Caleb) and 3 granddaughters (Tiffany, Shalei, and Samantha). Additional
family includes her sister Barbara Nelson of Salina, Utah, and her brothers:
Harold Jensen of Gunnison, Utah, and Verl Jensen of Midvale, Utah. She is
preceded in death by her parents and her brother Doug Jensen.

Merlene's family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. David Boorman
and staff, Dr. Judd LaRowe and staff and the staff of Red Cliffs Rehab for
there devotion in keeping our Mother with us as long as she was able to
remain.

A viewing will be held at Heideman Mortuary, 170 South Mall Drive in St.
George on Sunday, October 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. An additional viewing will
be held at The Ivins chapel at 240 East 1060 South, Monday the 3rd from 10:00
to 11:00 AM with the doors closing at 10:45 AM for the funeral. Merlene will
then be transported to the Redmond Cemetery in Redmond, Utah for a graveside
blessing and burial at 4:30 PM.

Originally published October 2, 2005

Dr. Percy German Kalt

Dr. Percy German Kalt, 74, passed away on Sept. 29, 2005, in St. George, Utah,
with his wife and children at his side. He fought a courageous battle against
cancer. He was born to Fred W. Kalt and Augusta C. Schillinger on Jan 28,
1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Percy was one of Utah's most accomplished violinists, who developed a love for
classical music early in life. At the tender age of 4, he picked up his violin
and under the careful guidance of his father (a member of the Utah Symphony
Orchestra), began his music studies. He earned B.S. and M.A. degrees in music
from the University of Utah, and a Doctorate of Music at the University of
Michigan. During his career, Dr. Kalt served on many faculties including
Brigham Young University and the University of Michigan.

He leaves an extensive resume of professional undertakings including
professor, soloist, concertmaster, conductor, clinician, lecturer, teacher,
mentor, and benefactor, both nationally and internationally, including 22
years as primarius of the Deseret String Quartet. Throughout his life, he
contributed countless hours of gratuitous public service and endeavored to
raise the level of classical music appreciation. He touched the lives of many
through his talents. However, a life rich in musical accomplishments was but a
part of the whole man, for his greatest devotion was to his family, including
his wife, Gudrun, of 50 years, seven children, and 22 grandchildren. In
addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed the outdoors, traveling,
gardening, sports, and serving others.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his
wife, Gudrun, enjoyed serving a mission at the St. George Temple Visitor
Center.

He performed before princes and prophets, but will be most missed by those who
knew him best, upon whom the pain of his passing is comforted by the knowledge
of a joyous reunion with loved ones beyond the grave, including his parents
and beloved son, David, who preceded him in death, and the assurance that all
who loved him shall embrace him once again in time and eternity.

He is survived by his wife, Gudrun Hanna Butz-Kalt; their six children,Thoma
(Robert) Emmons, Michelle (Perry) Nielsen, Manuel (Stacy) Kalt, Tanya (Gene)
Park, Christina (Darrell) Rich, Andreas (Lori) Kalt; 22 grandchildren; and
brothers, Harry, Fred and Ronald Kalt.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 3, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at the
Morningside Stake Center, 881 South River Road, St. George, Utah. Friends and
family may call from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. prior to the services.

Interment: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North East Lawn Drive (650
East) in Provo, Ut.

Originally published October 2, 2005