OBITS: The Spectrum 11 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 Parley Elwin Allred LOGAN - Parley Elwin Allred, of Logan, Utah passed away on Sept. 7,2005 at The Sunshine Terrace. Elwin was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Paris, Idaho to Parley Leon and Pearl Fackrell Allred. He had an older sister, Belva Allred Hart, and a younger brother, Leon Dale Allred. He married Donna Stephens, of Preston, on June 26, 1936 in Provo, Utah. They were divorced the spring of 1943. He married Grace Benson Crookston on Dec. 6, 1947 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Elwin was educated in Preston, Idaho where he graduated from Preston High School. While in High School he organized and was the leader of "The Elcodian" dance band and played for many dances in the South Eastern Idaho area. Elwin served his country during the second world war in the 1O4th Timberwolf Infantry Division and fought across Europe. His unit liberated several concentration camps, including the death camp at Nordhausen. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart, being wounded in action, and received the Bronze Star for valor. He and his wife Grace organized the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club and spent many years square dancing and performed in competitions. Elwin and Grace spent many years traveling to his army reunions. He has written many articles of his experiences for publication in the 1O4th Timberwolf News. Elwin lived in Logan and was employed by both The Herald Journal Newspaper and The Herald Printing Company for 42 years until his retirement. Elwin is a devoted Republican and has served on many committees within the Republican Party and was actively involved in the affairs of the Logan City and Cache County Councils. He was known throughout the state for his many letters to the editor. He was also instrumental in organizing and collecting funds from each town in the county to replace the deteriorated War Memorial on the Court House comer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister (Belva), a brother (Dale) and his beloved wife Grace. He is survived by one son, Ronald (Sharon) Crookston, Logan, four granddaughters, Teresa (Michael) Larsen, Salt Lake City, Utah, Coreen (Kris) Larsen, Logan, Utah, Allison (Derrick) Longson, Highland, Utah, Jennifer (Paul) Schofield, Sandy, Utah. He is the grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 pm in the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday evening from 6-8 pm and on Monday from 10-11:30 am. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery with military honors. A guestbook may be signed at www.allenmortuaries.net Originally published September 11, 2005 Vincenzo Carlo Colarossi ST. GEORGE - Vincenzo Carlo Colarossi died September 9, 2005 at home after battling cancer. He was born in Italy on November 4, 1924 to Tommaso and Annunziata Iatonna Colarossi, emigrated to the United States in 1939 and served in the US Army during WWII. He lived in Buffalo, NY where he operated a service station for many years after working for IBM. He and his wife moved to St. George, Utah in 1994. His last several years were spent as a volunteer for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Vincenzo is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clara; three children, Thomas (Karen) of Geneseo, NY, Nancy of St. George, UT and Gina (Jeffery) Gray of Boston, NY; and four grandchildren. Mass will be said at the St. George Catholic Church on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. The body will be flown to Buffalo, NY for a Funeral Service at the Colonial Chapel, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackwanna, NY. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Following the service the body will be interred at the Mausoleum for Holy Cross Cemetery in Lackawanna, NY. The family requests that donations be sent to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT in lieu of flowers. Local arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary and condolences may be sent through our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com Originally published September 11, 2005 Roger Dee Olpin Roger Dee Olpin, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in Mesquite, Nevada after an automobile/pedestrian accident. He was born on October 27, 1932 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Roy Dee and Arlene Culmer Olpin. He married Sharon McBride on August 23, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah and later divorced. Roger was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a funeral director of the Olpin Mortuaries for 45 years. Being extremely health conscious, he spent a lot of time walking or hiking; he particularly enjoyed hiking the Grand Canyon, his "Big Ditch." He had a great thirst for knowledge, loved to read, and was learning to speak Spanish. He also loved to travel. A U.S. Army veteran, he was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict; during his service there, he played company and regimental level basketball throughout Europe. He has the fond memory and distinction of making a 40-foot last second shot to win the Southern Area command championship. He also played college basketball. Roger had a great love for his children and step-children; he was a very proud and supporting father to Roy and Tonya, and also served as their best friend. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his children, Roy Dee Olpin II (Tonya) of Missouri City, Texas, step-children, Shari (Mitch) Gillins of Beaver, Utah, Shawn (Leslie) Mulholland of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, brothers Owen (Jan) Olpin of Torrey, Utah, Larry (Margaret) Olpin of Warrensberg, Missouri, Ed (Donna) Olpin of San Luis Obispo, California, six step-grandchildren, and a special friend Jo Richards of Kaysville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Arlene Olpin. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fillmore Stake Center. Family and friends may call on Sunday, September 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary and Monday, September 12, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Fillmore Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com Originally published September 11, 2005