OBITS: The Spectrum 13 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 Scott Hart How do you measure the loss of a loved-one? Someone so beloved by everyone he touched with his generosity, his big heart and his sense of humor? It's not something that can easily be expressed. Those who knew Scott, loved him and understood that they were blessed - not everyone has the good fortune of having someone like him as part of their lives. Scott was born on November 7th 1960, in Fillmore, Utah to Dean and Mary Hart, and with him he brought to the world an endless capacity for love, charity, compassion and joy - not a soul who knew him would ever deny that he was the funniest person who ever lived. The man had a gift for telling a story and wringing every last drop of comedy from it. Like moths to a candle we drew near to hear him weave his yarns, and if you were sitting at the beginning there was a pretty good chance that you might end up on the floor holding your stomach, by the time he was done. Scott loved to laugh and what I wouldn't give to make him laugh just one more time. If life is a party, then we all know Scott was the life of it - and with his absence a little light will have gone out - somewhere in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched. Scott was one of the most ambitious people I've ever known. After graduating from Cedar High in 1979, and completing his undergraduate work at S.U.U in 1983 - he married his long-time sweetheart Troi L. Gunnell in the old rock church in Cedar City. After being accepted to the prestigious Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport Iowa, he packed up his young bride and headed for America's heartland. But the heat and humidity, coupled with a phone call from a friend going to college in Southern California, convinced Scott to finish his education in the temperate climates of Los Angeles and he transferred to Cleveland Chiropractic College in Burbank and graduated with honors in 1987. Before long he purchased Family Chiropractic Clinic in Turlock, California where he maintained a wonderfully successful practice for the last 17 years. Scott and his beloved wife of 22 years Troi were unable to have children, which was a great disappointment to them both, they would have made wonderful parents. And the thing I'd like to tell Troi and Scott (wherever you are) is that there were dozens of us who felt like you were our parents. The way you looked after your friends and loved ones - the perfectly timed phone calls to find out how we were doing, to see how our cars were running, if there was anything we needed - you have many more kids than you might realize. Scott might not have been a father, but he was thought of as a father figure by dozens of people who felt his care and loving support. Just to speak personally for a moment, I'd like to thank Scott and Troi for saving my life several times. I was suffering through a painful divorce and just when I'd hit bottom, the phone would ring and it'd be Scott telling me to get my butt up there. When you visited them at their home, it was like spending time at a health resort. Scott chose Chiropractic as his profession and no one was ever more dedicated to the well-being of his patients. He had a magic touch with people and loved to impart his vast knowledge of heath and diet and taking care of your body so that it would remain youthful and strong and age gracefully. In place of children Scott and Troi raised Beagles, the dogs went everywhere with them and I know for a fact that those dogs considered Scott and Troi to be their parents. Scott was a loving husband and son, a devoted brother, uncle and friend. He was generous to a fault - Troi complains that her house is filled with gifts that Scott would bring home that she could never get around to opening. Scott, loved music, he loved to take his boat out and go camping and water-skiing, he loved the great outdoors (he chose to live his life just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, he love his dogs, his friends, and above all, he loved Troi - and Scott, my good friend, we all loved you back, man. Scott is survived by wife Troi L. Hart, mother Mary La Fountain, stepfather L. John Bangerter, sisters Sherrie Fowels, Brenda Hart, Barbara Bailey, Mary Lynn Seamans. Brothers John W. Bangerter (Cassandra) Grant Bangerter (Sara). mother in law Tess Gunnell, brother in Law Stephen Gunnell, sister in law Laurie Black. Nieces Audra Bailey, Ariel Bangerter, Ava Bangerter, Isabel Bangerter, Jessica Seamans, Madison Hart. Nephews - Robert Bangerter, Donald Bailey, Jesse Bangerter, Collin Bangerter, Grant Bangerter, Ivan Bangerter, Robert Seamans, Jonah Hart, John Bangerter, William Seamans, Maximus Bangerter. Preceded in Death by Father Joel Dean Hart. Father-in-Law Loren Gunnell. Brother-in-Law Robert Dean Seamans. Funeral services will be at Allen Mortuary on Broadway Street in Turlock, CA on Friday, September 16, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the New Covenant Christian Center, 188 E. 300 S., St. George, on Monday, September 26, 2005, at 1:00 p.m Originally published September 13, 2005 Clesta Bowler Molina Clesta Bowler Molina, 69, returned to our Heavenly Father, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, in Las Vegas, which she claimed as her residency most of her life. She was born April 17, 1936, in the Mesquite area, at the Lone Star Ranch. Most of her schooling and education was in the Southern Utah area (Woodward High School). A showroom waitress at several major hotels was her occupation for many years. She was dedicated to her job, but most of all to her children, which she raised on her own. She was a faithful Christian with strong beliefs and a rich heritage in this area. She was preceded in death by her father, James S.P. Bowler; brothers, Jimmy Bowler and Karl Bowler; and sister, Cynthia Park. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Bowler Potter; sisters, Monarae Truman, Barbara Bauer, Sandra Pacheaco, Julie Houston; daughter, Sylvia Oliver; sons, Anthony R. (Cheryl) Molina, Edward G. (Tammy) Molina; grandchildren, Misty, Daniel, Jason, Brooke, Ashley, Chad, Amanda, Veronica, Edward, Samantha, Courtney, A.J. and Tustin; and three great-grandchildren, Paige, Tyler and Derrick. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Graveside service to follow at 4 p.m. in Mesquite. We love you forever, Mom, Your kids. Originally published September 13, 2005 Thora Julia Pearson Proctor PANGUITCH - Thora Julia Pearson Proctor, 88, of Panguitch, Utah, peacefully left her earthly realm and rejoined her heavenly family, September 10, 2005. She was born April 15, 1917, in Circleville, Utah, to Joseph Henry and Nora Buchanan Pearson. She leaves behind George W. Proctor, 93, her companion of 67 years. Thora had been recovering in the care center since July, because of a mini stroke and pneumonia. Thora and George have been cared for out of their own home, by their children and grand children, since Fall of 2002. It has been a valuable experience for all family involved in getting to know their grandparents. George & Thora owned and operated the Pines restaurant and gas station near Bryce Canyon, Utah. Later they built the Proctor Motel in Panguitch. Thora loved people, her LDS Church, the outdoors, friends of the rock club, sewing, canning, quilt making, music, animals, reunions, working in the temple and doing things with George. She shared care giving of her mother, Nora Pearson, with her 2 sisters, until Nora died at 106. She had a fun loving personality, sharing the joys and sadness of everyone. She is survived by her children, Connie Whiting, Clearfield; Colleen (Hyrum) Barlow, West Jordan; Ronald G. (Julie Ann) Proctor, Cedar City; and James J. (LuWaine) Proctor, Orem; leaving a legacy of a wonderful family of, 32 grandchildren, 97 greatgrand children and 2 great, great grandchildren; sister, Adaline McDonald, New Harmony; sisterin-law, Sybil Blakeley, Circleville. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Glen Whiting; parents; sister, Della Eck; brothers, Joe Pearson, Harold Pearson, and Homer Pearson; grandchildren, Hunter West and Leon Barlow. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 S.100 W. Friends may call at the Stake Center in Panguitch on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary; Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Originally published September 13, 2005 Bert N Whitney Bert Whitney of Logandale, Nevada, age 81, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in Las Vegas. He was born June 21, 1924 in Las Vegas to Ralph Emanuel and Doris Elizabeth Nay Whitney. On August 20, 1946 he married Anna Christensen in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death on August 2, 1981. Bert grew up on a ranch in the Las Vegas area. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Bert and Anne lived in California and Arizona while he earned his college degrees and began teaching school. In 1955 they settled in Boulder City, Nevada. They quickly became an important asset to the community as Bert taught school and served as a bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1970 they relocated to Logandale, and with the exception of four years around the time of his wife's death, Logandale has been Bert's home. Bert enjoyed helping others in the Church and the community, serving in bishoprics, stake presidencies, Boy Scouts, family history work, and the temple. He used his talents as a handyman and builder to build his family homes and to serve widows and others in the community. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, camping and moving dirt with his heavy equipment. He will be remembered as a kind, humble, friendly servant to his family, church and community. Survivors include two sons and eight daughters: Joy (Jim) Stubbs of Orem, UT; Jill (John) Price of St. Paul, MN; Kenneth (Linda) of Logandale, NV; Clark (Susan) of Henderson, NV; Beth (Wally) Breinholt of South Jordan, UT; Brenda (Brad) Woodward of Draper, UT; Annalee (Pedro) Barajas of Orem, UT; Adele (McKay) Matthews of Orem, UT; Melanie (Brian) Eyre of Saratoga Springs, UT; Marilyn (Roger) Prestwich of Grant, ID; one daughter from a previous marriage, Sandy Booth; 62 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters: Howard (Ellice) of Lone Pine, CA; Lorraine Nelson of St. George, UT; Laverne McClendon of Coolidge, AZ; Elsie (Dan) Banks of Burleson, TX and Keith (Delila) of Santa Clara, UT. Besides his wife, one brother, four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Logandale LDS Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 7:009:00 p.m. and again from 9:3010:30 a.m. at the Logandale Chapel. Interment will be in the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary. Originally published September 13, 2005 Franklin Ira Branin Cedar City Frank passed away in his home Saturday, Sep tember 10 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Beaver, Ut November 20, 1925 to George Alfred Branin and Julia Clisty Keele. Cedar City Frank passed away in his home Saturday, Sep tember 10 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Beaver, Ut November 20, 1925 to George Alfred Branin and Julia Clisty Keele. Frank married Maxine Gifford March 5, 1950 in Ely, Nevada. He worked for Western Wood Excelsior, He also worked and retired from Cedar Products where he received many awards for never missing work. Frank loved to hunt, fish and just be in the mountains. He is survived by his wife Maxine and his daughters Gail (Dan) Leigh, Cedar City. Suzanne Nielson, Cedar City. Francine (Derol) Simkins of West Jordan and 9 grandchildren. His brothers Robert O. Branin of Orem. Clark (Carol) Branin ,Nephi and his sister Mable Thompson of Orem. The graveside service will be held Tuesday September 13, 2005 in the Cedar City Cemetery 11:00 am. Friends and family are invited to a visitation prior to service the visitation will be 9:30 til 10:30 am in the Cedar City 4th ward chapel 500 west 400 north. Services under the direction of Swindlehurst Funeral Home. Originally published September 13, 2005