OBITS: The Spectrum 8 Sep 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 Amanda Tess Felt SANTA CLARA - Our beloved Amanda Tess Felt, age 18, died on September 5, 2005, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident north of Cedar City, Utah. Tess was born in St. George, Utah, on August 9, 1987, to Larry Felt and DeAnne Staheli. She was raised in Farmington, Utah, and St. George. She graduated from Dixie High School in May of this year. Tess loved art, literature, photography, animals and nature. Tess was also deeply spiritual and had a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her favorite moments were spent surrounded by her family, having girl nights with her beloved sisters, going on road trips and running through fields of sunflowers. Tess is survived by her father, Larry, her mother DeAnne, and her stepmother, Jan; her three sisters, McKenzi, Melissa and Faithe, and her stepbrother, Austen; grandparents, Clark and Deni Staheli, Lynette Staheli, and Afton Felt; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tess was loved dearly by her family and friends. She has gone to a better place, but while she was here she brightened the lives of all she knew and she will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George West Stake Center, 1285 North Bluff Street. There will be a viewing at the Metcalf Mortuary Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary. Originally published September 8, 2005 Richard McMullin ST. GEORGE - Richard McMullin, age 79, died September 6, 2005 at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah. He was born on September 7, 1925 in Leeds, Utah to Max and Marguerita Hartley McMullin. He married Helen Dahlquist on June 21, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Richard attended area schools, then served in the US Navy in WWII. He attended the University of Utah where he graduated with a B.S. Degree in business management. Richard began work at Sears in 1946. He opened and managed three Sears catalog stores in the Salt Lake area. He was a Regional Manager of Western Boys Baseball Association, covering 25 leagues and was the first President of WBBA in Granger, Utah. He loved golf and the outdoors spending many memorable camping trips with his family. He dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons; Roger (Terry) McMullin of St. George, Utah, Dana (Tammi) McMullin of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Alan (Linda) McMullin, of St. George, Utah, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Ramona Moffitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen, son Craig, two brothers: Marion McMullin and Bryant "Val" McMullin and two sisters; Maxola Turner and Nita Lichtenberg. A visitation will be held in St. George, Utah on Thursday, September 8, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by funeral services at 12:00 p.m. at Valley View Memorial, 4335 W. 4100 S., West Valley City, Utah. Interment will be at Lake Hills Memorial Park in Sandy, Utah, following services. The family wishes to thank Five Counties, Redcliffs Regional, the Meadows, Dixie Regional Medical Center, and Dr. Mustafa Saifee for the loving care of their father. Condolences may be sent through our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published September 8, 2005 Four Generations today Nellie M. Chesler, our beloved matriarch died September 6, 2005 after 94 years of love, devotion and a little stubbornness. Nellie's journey in this life started December 25, 1910. She made sure that there are more generations of family. She leaves to continue on a son: Norman Chesler (Donna) and grandchildren, Lezlie Chesler (Pat), Laurie Chesler (Jim), Lee Ann Scott (Richard), Cristie Chesler; a daughter: Thea Dora "Teddy" Chesler Scott, and grandchildren, SaDee Peterson (Doug), Shellee Godfrey (Rick), Hollee Tippetts (Stephen), Brandee Oakley (Bryce), stepgrandson, Logan Scott (Chris); 25 great grandchildren; and one great, great, granddaughter. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold F. Chesler; her parents; three sisters and a brother. The family wishes to thank Sterling Court, St. George, Utah and Silverado Senior Living, Salt Lake City, Utah for their loving care. The funeral will be graveside services, family only, and a tribute to life for Nellie will be held at the Bloomington Country Club, September 10, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. Friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, it is the family wishes that donations be made, via mail to: Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, 1801 Willmette Street, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, in the name of Nellie Chesler, for Noah Chesler, great grandson. Originally published September 8, 2005 1932-2005 Beloved wife, mother grandmother, and friend left our family reunion and went to another reunion on Monday, September 5th. Born January 2nd 1932 as the daughter of Harvey and Pansy Jackson in Fremont, UT. She was the beloved wife of Gordon Merrill Hansen for 52 years, sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Her life was a life of service in her many callings of Primary president, Young Women's and Relief Society President. She also served numerous callings in the community.She was very loving and caring and always took care of others in her life.Her life was a life of service to the Lord who she loved and trusted with all her heart. She is survived by her loving husband Gordon; daughters Pam (Dave) Dudley, Vickie (Dave) Crook, Karen (Mark) Wardle, Kenra (Darrell) Keddington; sons Clair (Roxanne) Hansen, Harvey (Casey) Hansen; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, who were the joy of her life; brothers Earl Jackson and Burns Jackson; sisters Ireta Gatzemeier, Beatrice White, Viola Buchanan, and Eileen Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ernest, Lex and Ted. Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Bellview Ward, 1050 E Galena Dr. Sandy.A viewing will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Lake Hills Mortuary 10055 S State St.Friends and family may also call upon the family 1 hour prior to services.Interment will be at Lake Hills Cemetery. Originally published September 8, 2005