OBITS: The Spectrum 21 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 Franklin Ira Branin CEDAR CITY - Frank passed away in his home Saturday, September 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 21, 2005 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 Delta, 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 phonecall from a friend going to college in Southern California, convinced Scott to finish his education in the temperate climes 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 my 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 Nation 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. 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. Originally published September 21, 2005 Ted L. Lavern PAROWAN - Ted L. Lavern, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2005 in Parowan City, Utah. Ted was born on July 14, 1933 in Denver, Colorado. Ted is survived by his wife Joann of Parowan, UT, children Chuck Lavern and Brenda Lavern of Pahrump, NV, Christine Adam and Fred Adam of Las Vegas, NV, Mark Orton and Susie Orton of Parowan, UT, Cornell Orton and Denise Orton of Parowan, UT, brothers Don Lavern of Grand Junction, CO, Bob Lavern of Athens, TX, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Originally published September 21, 2005 Arvin Vernal Stratton CEDAR CITY - Arvin Vernal Stratton, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2005 in his own home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on May 22, 1914 in Hurricane, Utah to Robert Bird and Mary Rosalie Cornelius Stratton. He married Neola Shumway on October 3, 1933 in St. George, Utah. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on June 22, 1940. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1983. Together they raised six children. He was always checking in on his children to see how they were doing. He grew to become gentle and patient while suffering the last few years. He often told us how much he loved us. He had a soft heart and was always helping the down and out whether it was a person or an animal. He loved people and was always there with a helping hand. He had a zest for life and a sparkle in his eye. He is survived by his six children, Lila Jean Kaminiska, Ronald Vernal Stratton, Arvin LaWayne (Margo) Stratton, Manon (John) Corry, Marie Elena "Tina" (Kent F.) Davis, all of Cedar City, Utah, and Judy Neola (Stan) Rossman of Las Vegas, Nevada; brothers, Elton (Shirley) Stratton of Cedar City, Utah, Arwin (Jenniel) Stratton of Hurricane, Utah; sister, Norene (Arnold) Payne of Provo, Utah, 29 grandchildren and 84 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Neola Shumway Stratton, parents Robert Bird and Mary Rosalie Cornelius Stratton, brothers Thelmer and Aril Stratton and sisters Elena Perry and Ethel Thompson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning, September 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar Rock Church. Family and friends may call on Wednesday evening, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday morning, September 22, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. both at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through our website at www.sumfamily.comThe family would like to thank Hospice, especially Brenda and Dana for their help and loving care. Originally published September 21, 2005 Emma Colleen Munson Tucker ST. GEORGE - Emma Colleen Munson Tucker passed away Saturday, September 18, 2005 at the age of 79. Colleen was born on October 29, 1925 in Tropic, Utah to LeVar and Thora Spencer Munson. She married Floyd J. Tucker on December 23, 1944, for time and all eternity, in the St. George LDS Temple. Colleen was raised in Escalante and Boulder, she continued her education in Cedar City, where she met her husband. She also attended BYU. Colleen's greatest love was her husband and family and they knew it. Colleen enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren, always seeing that they were dressed neatly and appropriately. She was a great cook and could make fresh fruit and vegetables look like a feast. She was a ward, stake, and region dance director for over 20 years. Colleen played in the band, orchestra, and dance band and enjoyed singing. She loved serving a mission in Nauvoo with her husband. She also served cheerfully in the Young Women Presidency, as Relief Society President, as Cub Scout den leader and many other callings. Square dancing was a wonderful part of Colleen and Floyd's life for over 40 years. They also enjoyed camping, hiking, and traveling together. Colleen was active in civic organizations, including, Lady Lions, Jaycee-etts and PTA. She loved scrap booking and made scrapbooks for her husband and each of her children. She loved shopping and playing games with family and friends. Colleen is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Phyllis, mother and father in law, Guy C. and Florence Jensen Tucker, and Ellen Larson Tucker. Colleen is survived by her husband, Floyd J. Tucker, children, Max (husband of Phyllis) Stewart, Tropic, Utah, Susan (Floyd) Jennings, Cedar City, Utah, Richard (Dana) Tucker, Elko, Nevada, Jeri (Chris) Gordon, Elko, Nevada, Nancy (LeRon) Ware, Monroe, Utah and two foster children, Vernida Etsitty, New Mexico, and Olcione Fernandas, Brazil, 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, brothers, Floyd (Marian - deceased) Munson, Upland, California, Thomas Hubert (Cheryl) Munson, St. George, Utah, Austin Lewis (Gailya) Munson, serving a mission in Russia, and Bob (Mavis) Munson, Escalante, Utah. Funeral services will be held in Colleen's honor on Thursday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at the Morningside 7th Ward Chapel, 881 South River Road, St. George, Utah. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Heideman Mortuary, 170 South Mall Drive, St. George, Utah and again on Thursday one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery. Originally published September 21, 2005 Emma Renon Cook Wilkerson ST. GEORGE - Emma Renon Cook Wilkerson, 87, passed away at her home in St. George, Utah, Saturday, September 17, 2005 after a short illness. She was born July 12, 1918 in Provo, Utah, the first child of John McKinley and Chloe Susan Reynolds Cook. She attended Orem schools and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married to Woodford Workman Wilkerson on August 3, 1938 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They first lived in Provo and then in Strawberry Valley where Mr. Wilkerson was working on building roads. They later lived in Orem and Cedar City, Utah, Las Vegas, Nevada and Evanston, Wyoming on an LDS Stake farm in South Provo and Benjamin. They later moved to California and lived in Yorba Linda and Placentia before moving back to Mona, Utah for several years. The last nine years they have lived in St. George, Utah. She was active in the LDS Church and served in many callings. She and her husband served two missions for the LDS Church. The first one was in the California Sacramento mission and the second one was in the England London South Mission doing name extraction. She is survived by her husband, Woodford; two daughters and five sons, Gay Wilkerson, Karl C. (Georgia); Douglas C. (Joan), Richard C. (Linda), Dale C., and Kent C. (Lynn) Wilkerson and Tamera (Wayne) Infanger; 32 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; two brothers and two sisters, Mack Cook, David Cook, Gloria Hicken and Carol Myrup. She was preceded in death by a son, Lee C.; a daughter, Nancy (Stanley) Baker; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Elaine Brereton, Maxine Cook and Janice West. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 23, 10 a.m., LDS Ward Chapel, 550 E. 700 S., St. George, UT. There will be a viewing from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. and at the Chapel from 9-9:45 a.m., preceding the funeral. Interment will be Saturday, September 24, 10:00 a.m. in the Provo 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 21, 2005 DEATH NOTICE Rosanne Lindley KANAB - Rosanne Marcella Speicher Lindley, 54, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Kane County Hospital in Kanab, Utah. She was born May 16, 1951, in Buffalo, N.Y. Survivors include her husband: Mike Lindley of Kanab; sons: James Lindley and Paul Lindley, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; mother: Elinor Speicher of Buffalo, N.Y.; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at noon in St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Kanab. Viewings will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mosdell Mortuary and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Originally published September 21, 2005