OBITS: The Spectrum 27 Oct 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 Dack Emery Cleveland October 28, 2004 - October 24, 2005 In Our loving arms our precious Baby Dack went back to our loving Father in Heaven. Even though he was only here a short time with us it was the best year of our lives. He was everyone's little buddy. He will truly be missed. Born October 28, 2004, Panguitch UT to Dack Rambo and Katie Marie Shakespeare Cleve land. Died October 24, 2005 at Primary Childrens Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT. He is survived by his parents, Dack and Katie of Tropic, UT; grandparents, Darwin and Kathy Shakespeare of Tropic, UT; and Emery and Laura Cleveland of El Cajon California; aunt Krisette, uncle Cris, Whitney and Loyd Roberts of Tropic, UT; uncle Aaron and Claire Cleveland of Cedar City, UT; Dan, LaNae Cloud and boys his other special family of Tropic UT. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tropic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Tropic LDS Ward Chapel on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com. Originally published October 27, 2005 Clifford Miles Peshell "BUZZ" Clifford Miles Peshell, 57, our loving dad, granddad, brother, and friend, died October 22, 2005 of injuries received in an auto-truck accident in Colorado. He was born February 7, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Heinz A. and Ruth Pratt Peshell. Clifford married Mary Lynn Tomita in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 11, 1976. They later divorced. Cliff served an LDS Mission in Guatemala. He achieved the rank of Sergeant E5 in the U.S. Army and played the clarinet in the Army Band. He owned his own trucking business and received an award for one million miles of safe driving. He served as choir director in his ward, a calling which he found both challenging and rewarding. He loved to sing and play the guitar. His greatest joy in life was being a father and granddad to his children and grandchildren. Cliff is survived by his three daughters: Keri (Roger) Wright, Penny Peshell, and Xela (Brent) Locke; two grandchildren, Savannah Wright and Noah Locke; brothers, Rinehart (Melodee), Tony (Calleen); sisters, Lorraine Stevens and Lynnette Peshell; former wife, Mary Lynn (Greg) Nelson; and many other wonderful family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Picket Lane Ward, 390 E. Village Blvd., Stansbury Park, Utah. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Due to the nature of the accident, Cliff's remains were cremated. His cremains will be interred in the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Originally published October 27, 2005 Richard Bone Richard Delbert Bone, 45, respected and beloved hus band, father, brother died October 26, 2005 at the Ted Warthen Center in St. George. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah June 13, 1960 to Jay Martin and Vera Coulam Bone. He married Julie Ellen Hayes July 11, 1980 and together they had four children. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. Richard was reared in Salt Lake City until he moved with his family to St. George in 1972. He graduated from Dixie High School in 1978. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served as a High Priest in the Gunlock Ward. Richard worked as the Entertainment Director at the Casablanca / Oasis Resort in Mesquite, Nevada. He enjoyed boating, fishing, music, computers and his family. Surviving include his wife, Julie of Gunlock, four children, Mrs. Daniel Bay. (Stephanie) of St. George, Brian, Amber, Jaesi; brothers and sisters, Donna Whitney, Arizona, Claudia Fisher, Woodland Hills, JoAnne Rydman, St. George, Frank, Hurricane, Veralynn Brown, St. George, Jay Steven, St. George, Beverlee Whipple, St. George and Debra Gull, Washington. Richard and Julie celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this summer with final family trips to Disneyland and Lake Powell. Richard's family would like to thank family, friends, various caregivers, Hospital Alliance hospice and staff at the Ted Warthen Center for their loving concern and care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29 at the Gunlock Ward Chapel at 11:00 a.m. where friends may call one hour prior to services (the Old Highway 91 will be open). Viewing will be held Friday, October 28 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Heideman Mortuary (170 S. Mall Drive, St. George), and Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m 11 a.m. at the Gunlock Ward Chapel. Originally published October 27, 2005 Mildred Vinson Wiley LaVerkin Mildred Vinson Wiley went home to Mom, Daddy and Buck on October 23, 2005. Mildred was born January 29, 1926 to Curtis and Patsy Vinson in Harrison, Arkansas. They eventually settled in Home Gardens, California. Mildred retired from Parker Hannifin in 1986. She will be remembered for her quick wit and sharp tongue. She was always game for a good hard laugh and a shot at a "hot" slot. She had a deep interest in history and true crime stories that could not be quenched. The loss of Mildred runs deep. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The love she gave will remain in all of our hearts. Mildred is preceded in death by her Father Curtis Vinson, Mother Inez "Patsy" Vinson, and Brother Seab Vince Vinson. She is survived by her daughter Donna Ritter, Sigurd, UT; Grand daughters Kelli (Tom) Dimick, Cedar City, UT, Christina Loew, Sigurd, UT and Kathi (Steve) Quick, Anaconda, MT; Great-Grandchildren Laci Williams, Mike Williams, Miranda Dimick, Joseph Loew and Joshua Loew; and Great-Great Grandchild Alexis Faith McBride. The funeral services will be held at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Avenue, Riverside California on Monday, October 31, 2005, at 9:00 AM, with graveside service to follow at 10:00 AM. Originally published October 27, 2005 Ruth Ward Cedar City On the beautiful fall morning of October 25, 2005, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother returned to her eternal sweetheart. Ruth Knell Ward was born June 22, 1914 in Pinto, Utah to Charles Herbert and Phoebe Pearce Knell. She had a storybook childhood filled with unconditional love from a close knit extended family. She met her sweetheart, Lloyd Clark Ward, at a dance in New Castle, Utah in 1932. Her long black hair and big brown eyes were irresistible. They were married June 28, 1933 in St. George, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple. Lloyd died January 16, 1960. Ruth remained a widow for the next 45 years. Her greatest source of joy was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her posterity and would boast of their accomplishments to anyone who would listen. Giving service was a natural part of Ruth's character. She had a deep testimony and love of Jesus Christ. She enriched and comforted the lives of many others during their time of need. Ruth saw many changes during her life, from delivering mail on horseback between Pinto and New Castle, to flying on a jetliner to see a Broadway play with her daughter. She marveled at the many innovations and technologies throughout the years but held on to her simple upbringing and roots in Southern Utah. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant son Don Lloyd, and brothers Ronald Knell, Harry Knell and Chester Knell. She is survived by her daughters Dorothy (Harry) Carleson of Salt Lake City and Wendy Wood of Cedar City; granddaughters Susan Furness, Robyn (Jordan) Judd and Kaitlin (Brian) Milne; great-grandchildren Stanton Furness, Jocelyn Askerland, Tanner Furness and Joel Furness; and sister-in-law Georgia Knell. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Cedar 1st Ward Chapel, 75 East Center Street. Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Chapel and Friday morning from 9:30-10:45 AM at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery. Arrange ments made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab. Originally published October 27, 2005 Helen June Neilson CEDAR CITY Helen June Neilson, age 65, passed away in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Mesa, Arizona to Franklin and Eva Ryan Lacasse. She married Joseph John Neilson on November 13, 1965 in Las Vegas, Nevada and was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. Helen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of Cedar City, Utah, children, Terrie (Bill) Pearson of Fairfield, Montana, Larry Dean Neilson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tess Neilson of Plano, Texas, Mark Layne Neilson of Las Vegas, Nevada and Candace Lee Neilson of Cedar City, Utah, brother Wayne Lacasse of Mesa, Arizona, sisters Floy McDonald of Stockton, California, Marie Epps of Mesa, Arizona, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar University Stake Center in the East Chapel located at 520 South 1100 West. Friends and family may call on Friday, October 28, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary and Saturday, October 29, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com Originally published October 27, 2005 Dott Davenport Smith PAROWAN Dott Dav enport Smith, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in her own home, circled by the many pictures of those she held dear. She was born on October 7, 1914 in Paragonah, Utah, a daughter of William Thomas and Edith Amanda Wade Davenport. She married McKay Smith on October 15, 1936 in Paragonah, their marriage was later solemized in the Manti Temple. Dott is survived by one daughter Kathryn (Keith) Skinner of Sparks, NV, and two sons, Ronald K. (Cherie) Smith of Parowan, UT, Larry (Sandra) Smith of West Jordan, UT, five sisters, Sarah (Victor) Robinson, Wilma (Clark) Lamoreaux, Rachael (Cal) Smith, Margaret (Kay) Hansen, Hazel Jean (Boyd) Robinson, twelve grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister Mabel (Bryon) Montaque and a brother Jay (Donna) Davenport. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and a friend to everyone. Her life was one of service. To her church in its many auxiliaries, St. George temple worker, and her real love twenty one years in name extraction. To the town she loved when ever called upon, and to that which she cherished the most her family. She truely endured to the end, and was valiant in her testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, radiating her deep convictions by her shining example in how she lived her life. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Parowan 1st - 2nd Ward Chapel (87 West Center St., Parowan, Utah). Viewings will be held in the Southern Utah Mortuary on Thursday, October 27, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 28, 2005 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be held in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com. Originally published October 27, 2005 Summer Sorenson Gordon-Smith St. George Summer Sor enson Gordon-Smith, returned home to her Heavenly Father on October 24, 2005, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Summer was born October 2, 1980, in Gunnison, Utah to Paul and Tyran Sorenson. She was a source of joy and inspiration to her entire family. She loved school, reading, poetry, the arts and had the voice of an Angel. She began her education at BYU in pre-med. She wanted to become a doctor. She graduated from BYU in April 2003. Because of her illness, she was unable to pursue her medical studies, and instead received her Bachelor's in English and a teaching degree. She began teaching at Spanish Fork High School in the fall of 2004. While at BYU, Summer met George Gordon-Smith who became her eternal companion on May 4, 2002, in Manti LDS Temple. Together they faced and fought her illness with love and perseverance. Against all odds they were blessed with a baby boy, Maxwell who turned one on October 21st. Max was Summer's greatest joy and incentive over this last difficult year of her life. Summer was truly an angel on this earth, and we understand why heaven wanted her home so early. She will be missed so very much. Our lives are forever blessed for having known and loved her. We long for the day we are reunited as a family. Summer is survived by her husband George Gordon-Smith and their son Maxwell. Her parents Paul and Tyran Sorenson (Hurricane), brothers; Jamison and Zach and sister Lindy. Grandmother Dayna Barney (St. George), Grandparents Elwood and Julia Sorenson (Axtell) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005, at 12 p.m., at the Hurricane West LDS Stake Center, 700 W. 270 S., Hurricane, UT. A visitation will be held Thursday, from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Con dolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published October 27, 2005