OBITS: The Spectrum 16 Sep 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Harlan Milton Jansen

ST. GEORGE - Harlan Milton Jansen, age 76, passed away Wednesday, September
14, 2005 in St. George, Utah. Harlan was born August 31, 1929 in Adams
Minnesota to John A. Jansen and Hazel Margaret Finkelson. Harlan married
Connie Brenenstall in Jackson, Wyoming on June 19, 1949. Connie died in
Englewood, Colorado on September 8, 1975. Harlan married Sarah May Gale in the
Arizona Temple on September 22, 1976.

Harlan was a mail carrier, then branch supervisor in the Littleton, Colorado
post office for a total of 30 years. Harlan and Sally served LDS missions in
Louisiana and California. They were Temple workers in the Las Vegas and the
St. George Temples.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Sally, children; Christine (John) Robertson,
Patricia (Bruce) Schweitzer, Beverly (Hans) Thom, Debra (Leo) Brekel, Kenny
(Robin) Yapp, three brothers, one sister, 17 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Ivins LDS Stake Center, 240 East 1060 South, Ivins, Utah. Visitations will
be on Friday, September 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W.
St. George Blvd. and on Saturday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., prior to services
at the Ivins Stake Center. Interment will be at the Ivins City Cemetery under
the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent
through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Perpetual
Education Fund.

Originally published September 16, 2005

Donald H. Leavitt

ST. GEORGE - Donald H. Leavitt, 83, passed away September 13, 2005 in St.
George, Utah. He was born September 4, 1922 in Green River, Utah to Myrza Jane
(Jenny) Miles and Josiah Henry (Si) Leavitt. He married Karma Hirschi in the
St. George Temple on June 5, 1940.

Don was an active member of the LDS Church where he held many positions. Some
of which include being a scout leader for many years, earning the rank of
Eagle and Silver Beaver. He was Elders Quorum President for 10 years. He and
Karma served an 18-month mission in Alabama. Don was an ordinance worker in
the St. George Temple and he especially enjoyed the time he served as a
sealer.

He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office for 35 years. Don and Karma
enjoyed many good friendships they made square dancing. He taught swimming
lessons to both children and adults for many years and in several states. Don
was involved in many church and community plays and programs often being the
M.C.

He will be missed by his wife: Karma; daughters: Joey (Ed) Twitchell, Judy
(Johnnie) Johnson, Sue (Ken) Jolley, Ann (John) Jacobs, Sherrie (Steve)
Cottam, Donna (Doug) Gentry; brothers and sisters, Marjorie Reed, John Pymm,
Wes Pymm, Les Pymm, Elaine Long and Arlene Pymm; 26 grandchildren, 53 great
grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

Dad, thanks for the fun, full life you lived. We love you.

Services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005, 11 a.m., St. George LDS
Main Street Chapel, 166 S. Main Street, St. George, Utah. There will be a
viewing held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 300 W. St. George
Blvd. and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. before the services at the Main Street
Chapel. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction
of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the
Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published September 16, 2005

Lee Mace

KANAB - Lee Frank "Bill" Mace, age 79, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in
Kanab, Utah. Born September 5, 1926 in Kanab to Blanche Hicks and Charles
Abraham Mace. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp
which changed to the Air Force during his service, and was an active member of
American Legion Post 69. He married Shirley Ann Maricle on May 7, 1954 in
Greeley, Colorado.

Lee took pride in being active in his community, serving in politics,
charitable organizations, and on numerous advisory boards and committees. His
political achievements include being a delegate to county and state political
parties many times, delegate to the National Convention in 1968, serving as
Uintah County Party Chairman, and being active in numerous campaigns over the
years. He was a member and active in the Sons of Utah Pioneers, the Writer's
Guild of St. George, the Kanab Library Board, the Private Industry Council in
Logan, and served on several boards under Governor Rampton. He was a member of
the Carpenter's Union for over 40 years, was involved in the Wrangler's Union,
and was a member of the Cattlemen's Association. He worked for many years in
various positions in oilfields, and in his younger years had worked as an
extra, double and horseman in many western films in the Kanab Area. He also
worked for many years as a carpenter and as a rancher.

Lee was a man of very high integrity and character. He never had an enemy,
always making friends with everyone. He was a great sense of humor, and was a
great storyteller. He sang so well he could "make chickens lay double-yolked
eggs". Above all he was a great husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include wife Shirley Mace of Kanab; children Perry Lee Mace of
Bountiful, UT, Charles Allen Mace of Farr West, UT, and Debra Ann (Wesley)
Land of Logan, Utah; brother Wayne C. (Phyllis) Mace of South Dakota; sister
Mary Ann (Lloyd) Ferguson of Boise, Idaho; and eleven grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the
Kanab Utah South LDS Chapel. Viewing will be held Saturday from 1:00-1:45 PM
at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Kanab Cemetery with military honors by
American Legion Post 69. Services arranged with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.

Originally published September 16, 2005

Melba H. Mellor 'Together Again'

FAYETTE - Melba Elizabeth Hammond Mellor, 87, of Fayette, Utah, passed away
September 14, 2005, in the Gunnison Hospital. She was born October 30, 1917,
in Salina, Utah, to John Milton and Christine Katrina Jensen Hammond. She
married Wendell Mellor, November 20, 1939, in Manti, Utah. The marriage was
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, March 29, 1957. He preceded her in death
August 4, 1999.

She served faithfully in all the LDS Church Auxiliaries. She and Wendell
served a service mission at the Bishop's Storehouse. She is especially known
for all the beautiful handmade quilts that she made for her family and
friends. She was an example of hard work, service and love to her posterity.

She is survived by her children, Irene (Glade) Curtis, Santa Clara; Carolyn
(Andrew) Demetropoulos, Tooele; Darlene (Steve) Sorenson, Murray; Brent
(Carla) Mellor, Fayette; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Lois) Hammond, Centerfield;
sisters-in-law, LaRee Hammond, Fayette; Ruby Hammond, Fayette.

Preceded in death by parents, husband, Wendell; two grandchildren; sisters:
Sarah Frances, Thelma, Christie; brothers: Milton, Lowell and Paul Henry

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 19, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the
Fayette LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Ward Chapel in Fayette on
Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Burial
will be in the Fayette Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary,
Richfield, Salina and Manti. On line guest book at www.maglebymortuary.com

Originally published September 16, 2005

Maxine Rasmussen Stolk

CEDAR CITY - Maxine Rasmussen Stolk, age 69, passed away on Wednesday,
September 14, 2005 in St. George, Utah after complications from a sudden
devastating illness. She was born on December 13, 1935 to Ortell Ward
Rasmussen and Frank Mortensen Rasmussen. Maxine was the only child born to
this couple, but she was born into two very large, loving Ward and Rasmussen
families.

Maxine spent her life in Parowan, and for 2 years attended the University of
Wyoming. She worked for 30 years at Southern Utah University in the
Registrar's Office from 1991 until her recent retirement.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard Gale Stolk, daughters
Wendy (John) Lisonbee, Ann (Nelson) Williams and Lisa Stolk. She has 4
grandchildren Jamey (Pat) Green, Brandon Williams, Kamille and Richard
Lisonbee and 2 great-grandchildren Parker and Taylor Green.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at
the Parowan 3rd Ward Chapel. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery. Online
condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.com.

Originally published September 16, 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 16, 2005

Thank You

Perhaps you sent a lovely card
Or sat quietly in a chair
Perhaps you sent a funeral spray
If so we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words
As any friend could say
Perhaps you were not there at all
Just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts
We thank you so much
Whatever the part.
By the family of our beautiful Tess Felt
Larry Felt & Clark J. Staheli
& Families