All Obituaries

Joan DeJournette Hatch, age 86, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at the home of her daughter Linda in Alpine, Utah.  Joan was surrounded by family as she was reunited with her Savior and her family living beyond the veil. Joan was born in Vernal, Utah to Thomas Ford DeJournette and Rosalie Miles.  Joan met her future husband, Glen Hatch, while attending Uintah High School.  She and Glen were married in Vernal and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.  For 68 years, they...

Glen Lewis Hatch, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Highland, Utah. He was surrounded by family as he was reunited with his Savior and his beloved wife, “Joanie.”  Glen was born in Vernal, Utah to Charles A. Hatch and Mary Coleman Lewis. Glen attended Uintah High School where he met his future wife, Joan DeJournette. After graduation, they were married in Vernal and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Glen loved Joan deeply and once...

Robert Jay Smith, age 78, passed away September 10, 2019 in St. George, UT. He born on June 22, 1941 in Oakland, CA., son of Jay Eldon Smith and Venice Tuft. His family moved to Napa, CA in 1956. He graduated from Brigham Young University. He married Jane Newman and had two children, Andra Kimes and Ryan Robert Smith. They were later divorced.  He married Jan Keller in 1999 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 2002. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Margaret Ann Blatter, 88, passed away on September 28, 2019 at her home in Saint George, Utah.  She was born in Preston, Idaho on February 3, 1931, daughter of the late Alfred and Ethyl Sant.  During her childhood, Margaret Ann lived in Grace, Idaho with her brothers and sisters Adrian Sant, Maxine Dunn, Nona Wood, Leo Sant, Morris Sant and Shirley Wright, all of which, with the exception of Leo, have passed before her.  Margaret Ann attended Idaho State University where...

Raymond Eugene Blatter, 90, passed away on October 16, 2019 at his home in Saint George, Utah. He was born in Lewistown, Montana on February 9, 1929, son of the late Otto and Rita Blatter.   During his childhood, Ray lived in Lewistown with his sisters Leola Martin and V’Laine Matthews, both of whom have passed before him.   Ray attended Idaho State University where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in Music Education.  He also met Margaret Ann Sant, his future wife,...

Tari Kay Sanders, 76, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at her home in St. George, UT, of pancreatic cancer. She was born March 5, 1943 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Curtis and Ethel McAnally. She was married several times, notably to Richard K. Petersen—with whom she had and raised four boys—and Earl Sanders. When Earl and Tari were married on July 12, 2008, Earl promised her that he would live at least ten more years, and they were married for the last ten and a half years of...

Clark Arthur Ray 79, died November 3, 2019 peacefully at his home in Washington, Utah.  He was born February 28, 1940 in Provo, Utah to Leonard Ray and Verma Willden. Clark married Karan Hawkins Ray in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 30, 1966 and they were sealed for time and eternity in the St. George Utah Temple on March 12, 1988. Clark was raised in Caliente, Nevada.  He studied at the College of Southern Utah in Cedar City, Utah.  He was drafted into the Army in July 1963....

Gary Lee Anderson ~  Gary led a purposeful life based on his values.  His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, Linda.  He loved and cherished his family, friends, and many eclectic experiences over the years, such as: going to music concerts (his favorites were Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Ray Conniff and Johnny Mathis); college football; Champ Car and Indy Car racing. Recently, he discovered the pleasure of Cinnamon Roll French Toast at Black Bear Diner....

Dammeron Valley Hugh McQueen (Mac) Thomson Jr. When you read this, it will mean I have closed my eyes for the last time.  October 30, 2019. I am now on a new journey.  One we will all experience at some point in time.  I escaped from a long, hard battle with Alzheimer’s disease. I lived 76 mostly fun filled years with family & friends.  I was born to Hugh and Elsa Thomson on March 26, 1943.  My sister Greta and I were raised in Salt Lake City,...

James Wilde Brown ST. GEORGE, UTAH – James Wilde Brown, 81, passed away October 27, 2019 in St. George from medical conditions related to diabetes.  He was born June 8, 1938, to Miles Romney Brown and Florence May Wilde.   James was a descendent of early Mormon pioneers.  His fraternal great grandfather founded Ogden, originally called Brownsville.  His maternal grandfather was a coal miner in Coalville coming to Utah with a hand cart party.  James was...