OBITS: The Spectrum 15 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 Merlyn "Kent" Bracken ST. GEORGE - Kent Bracken died on September 13, 2005 in St. George, Utah. He was born December 10, 1933 to Austin and Lucyle Stratton Bracken, the second of two sons. Kent had many struggles throughout his life but because of his Angel Mother he lived many more years than was expected by the medical field. He lived most of his life in Central, Utah with his parents until his mother couldn't care for him because of age. He then was taken to Utah State Training School, American Fork, Utah where he resided until he became a new member of the Danville family in St. George, Utah. The family wishes to express many special thanks to the many at Danville who cared and loved him very much until the time of his death. Kent is survived by a brother, Clayton (Betty) Bracken; nieces Sondra (Neldon) Jones, Patsy (Lyman) Bundy, Joan (Grant) Staheli; and a nephew, Russell (Kristen) Bracken. He is preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Lucyle Bracken. Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005, 3 p.m., Central City Cemetery, Central, Utah. A visitation will be held Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, prior to the grave side services. Arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Originally published September 15, 2005 A Special Daughter of God MARYSVALE - River Lynn Coburn, 7 passed away September 13, 2005 at her home in Marysvale with her loving parents and family around her. She was born September 2, 1998 in Salt Lake City to Troy and Terrie Gibbs Coburn. River came into our lives bringing gifts untold. We love her and will always cherish her for the many lessons that she taught us. She is survived by her mom and dad; brother, Jayden; grandma's and grandpa's, Mike and Helen Gibbs; Bruce and Vickie Gregerson; great-grandmother, Margie Coburn. Among the family that greeted her in heaven was her grandfather, Dee Coburn. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Marysvale LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Marysvale on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Marysvale Mt. View Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com. Originally published September 15, 2005 Virginia Ann Ingraham CEDAR CITY - Virginia Ann Ingraham 67, passed away on Sept 10, 2005 at the Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on Jan 4, 1938 in Stober, Missouri to Roy Earl & Maxine Marrell Dever. She married William F. Ingraham in Aug of 1958 in Cordalane, Idaho. Survivors include her husband William of Cedar City, Utah. Two sons Phillip and Michael R. Ingraham both of Las Vegas, Nevada. Two step-children Mike D. & Shelly Ingraham both of Spokane, Washington. Also surviving are a brother Paul Dever of Yakima, Washington and Diane Moraraity of Coal Camp, Missouri. Memorial services will be held on Saturday Sept 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at their home 1332 South 625 West, Cedar City, Utah. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com. Originally published September 15, 2005 E. Keith Loosli E. Keith Loosli died peacefully at home while watching college football on Saturday September 10th, 2005 in Fruit Heights, Utah. Keith was born in Ashton, Idaho on September 19, 1909 to Nellie May Price and Edward Samuel Loosli. He married Hortense Cutler on March 22, 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple. Keith has always had a drive to keep himself "anxiously engaged in a good cause". Whether in his church work or his chosen vocation he always rose to a position of leadership. He has served in nearly every position available to a Priesthood holder in the LDS Church. In 1946 Elder Spencer W. Kimball ordained him a High Priest; he then served as Ward Clerk, Executive Secretary, 2nd Counselor, 1st Counselor and twice as Bishop in the 21st North Ward. That span of service in successive bishoprics extended nearly 20 years, touching many peoples lives for good. He and his wife Hortense filled an Emigration Stake mission and later served a full time mission in Cape May, New Jersey, where he served as Branch President. He served as an ordinance worker in both the Salt Lake and St. George temples. In 1975 Keith was truly humbled when he was called as the Emigration Stake Patriarch. Hortense died in April 1993. He married Althea N. Macfarlane in February 1995. He and Althea served in many callings in St. George, Utah Being exposed to printing while working his way through school at Ricks College, Keith chose it as his life's work and began acquiring the craftsman's skills which would support his family of six children. In 1947 he hired on at the newly organized University of Utah Printing Service. By 1953 he was made manager of "The Shop," as he called it, which position he held until his retirement in October 1974. Among his many after hours activities he served as president of the Club of Printing House Craftsmen and later as president of the Printing Industry of Utah. Dad liked to fish so he made fairly frequent trips to Mack's Inn and Ponds Lodge in Idaho for some relaxation with family and beloved ward friends. Keith was preceded in death by his first wife Hortense, both parents, his sister Lois (Mickelsen) and four brothers: Shirl, Dwight, Mark and Larry, and step sons Whitney and Todd Macfarlane. He is survived by his wife Althea, his six children: Darlene (Jerry) Wilkins, Garth (Pat), Marcia (Norman) LaBarge, Edward "Ted" (Jean), Mark (Linda) and Linda (Duane) Smith, 31 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren and 6 step children: Nancy (Carl) Anderson, Marti (John) Wiser, Jon (Patty) Macfarlane, Todd (d) (Kathy) Macfarlane, David (Julie) Macfarlane, Kelly (Becky) Macfarlane, 26 step grand children and 15 step great grand children. Services will be held Saturday, September 17th at 12 noon in the 21st Ward chapel, 2nd Avenue and "K" Street (680 East) in Salt Lake City, Utah. There will be a viewing held Friday evening from 6 until 8 in the Deseret Mortuary Chapel #36 East 700 South, and from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM before the services at the 21st Ward building. Interment at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South - Salt Lake City, Utah. www.celebratinglife-ut.com. Originally published September 15, 2005 Cheryl Ann Lowe CEDAR CITY - Our beloved Cheryl went home to be with the Lord at the young age of 49 on Sunday, September 11, 2005 following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. She was born on July 31,1956 in Aberdeen, WA. A devout Christian, she longed to see everyone come to know her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cheryl, her husband Rick and son Chris made their residence in Cedar City, Utah where Cheryl was a faithful worker at Milgro for the past twenty years. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Milton and Ann McAffee; parents, Roger and Loretta Nicholson; brothers: Gary Cook, Ray Cook, Rich Cook; sisters: Sandie Kucsulain, Debbie Ruby, Lisa Sturman, Tonya Caudle; uncle, Curtis McCoy; and many relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, at the Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 W. Cedar City. Viewings will be Thursday, September 15, between 6 and 8 p.m. and Friday between 9 and 9:45 a.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com. Originally published September 15, 2005 Ruby Clark McCoy CEDAR CITY - Ruby Clark McCoy, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at her son's home in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on November 19, 1906 in Kansas City, Missouri to David and Elizabeth Brazelton Clark. She married Raphael Patrick McCoy on July 2, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1996 after 73 years of marriage. Ruby and Raphael lived in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1963 to 1998. Together, they worked with the senior citizens delivering many meals on wheels in Las Vegas. She also enjoyed playing bingo with her husband. She is survived by her son, Leo Patrick (Jean) McCoy of Cedar City, Utah, one grandson, Michael Patrick (Gloria) McCoy of Las Vegas, Nevada, two great grandchildren, Tiffany and Sean McCoy, and a special nephew, Ronnie (Cathy) Torry of Wigbee Is., Washington. She is preceded in death by her husband, brother David, and six sisters Etta, Pansy, Pearl, Mae, Maggie and Gladys. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in the Christ the King Church. Entombment will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the Palm Downtown Roses I Crypt. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com Originally published September 15, 2005 Shirley Nilsson Willis ST. GEORGE - Shirley Nilsson Willis, 79, beloved wife and mother passed away September 13, 2005. She was greatly loved by her family and friends and we will miss her dearly. Shirley was born to Karl Vilhelm and Adlene Stewart Nilsson in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the oldest of 4 children. She attended Idaho State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University. She married Conrad Paul Willis in 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. Shirley and Conrad raised their 6 children in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She loved dancing, traveling and movie musicals. She was a master at old movie trivia. Shirley and Conrad came to St. George in 1996 as missionaries for the LDS Church. While here, she fell in love with St. George and decided to settle her roots in the red sand. She loved the birds and small animals that lived in her yard. Shirley will be sorely missed by her husband Conrad, and by her children: Norman Willis, Kim Clark, Cindy Grover, Connie Myers, William Willis and Christy Ritter. She has 29 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara Vineyard 6th Ward Chapel, 630 Riesling Avenue, Santa Clara, UT. Visitations will be Friday, September 16, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George Blvd. and Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m prior to services at the Santa Clara Vineyard Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary. Condolences may be sent through our website at www.metcalfmortuary .com. Originally published September 15, 2005