Obituaries
St. George, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the St. George and Washington County, UT area
Joel Edward Shields
Sep 28, 2024
Joel Edward Shields, 79, of St. George, Utah, returned to his heavenly home on September 28, 2024, due to natural causes. Ed was born on March 28, 1945, in Provo, Utah, to Alma Budd and Eloyse Ellen Stanton Shields.
He graduated from Provo High School in 1963 and continued his education at trade school, where he mastered the craft of sheet metal.
On...
Patricia Berrett Penman Meacham
Sep 27, 2024
Patricia was born in Ogden, Utah on February 10, 1934, to Lawrence and Harriet Berrett. Patricia married Edwin Elmer Penman in the Ogden LDS Temple on June 6, 1952. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Harriet, husband, Edwin and three sons: Michael, David and Lelan. She is survived by her remaining children: Richard Penman, Steve Penman,...
(Lila) Natalie Welchoff Van Wagoner
Sep 26, 2024
(Lila) Natalie Welchoff Van Wagoner, a woman whose life was a testament to kindness, service, and unwavering dedication to the Lord, Jesus Christ and her loved ones, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at her home. Natalie was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Dee Van Wagoner and granddaughter Melanie Jane Van Wagoner, and survived by her daughter,...
Ronald DeWayne Leach
Sep 20, 2024
In the early morning hours on Friday, September 20, 2024, Ronald D. Leach passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90. Ron was preceded in death by his grandparents Otice and Lucy Estella (Patterson) Henthorn, father Robert Leach and mother Dorothy (Henthorn) Lay. He leaves behind wife Pam, his five well-loved daughters and son-in-laws, Rhonda Schaff (Howard), Kristen Hunter...
Janet Hansen
Sep 15, 2024
Our beloved Janet Hansen mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed on September 15, 2024, in St. George, Utah. She was born August 19. 1935 in Ogden, Utah to Alvin Bond Bonham and Dorma Child. She married Morris Hansen in Leland, Utah on June 25, 1954.
Janet lived in Utah and California while growing up. Graduated from Pamona High School. Janet was...
Manuel Anthonio Serrano
Sep 12, 2024
Manuel Anthonio Serrano passed away at 72 in his home on September 12, 2024, in beautiful Ivins, Utah with his loving children by his side. He was Born on September 15, 1951, in San Fransico California to Gerardo Miranda Serrano and Beatrice Villar Serrano. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Lorenzo Serrano and Justino Serrano. After having...
Ronald Lee Caine
Sep 10, 2024
Rodney Lee Caine, 94, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in St. George, Utah. He was born December 24, 1929 in Maywood, Nebraska to Clarence and Viva Beatrice Roach Caine. He served in the Army during the Korean War, in 1951-1952.After his service he became an over the road truck driver with the nickname of “Slim”. He enjoyed fishing, camping...
Darla Dean Wulf Francisco Waterman
Sep 9, 2024
Darla's wonderful life began on October 9, 1935 in Newport, Minnesota, she was born into the Wulf family as the 8th child to Milo and Nellie. Darla's grandfather was an exceptional carpenter and alongside Darla's father Milo, they built their two-story family farm home on 4 acres. Darla and her 12 siblings loved working and living on the farm, with...
Carl Alexander Inglish
Sep 6, 2024
Carl Alexander Inglish returned to his heavenly home at the age of 102 on Friday, September 6, 2024. Carl was born in Avondale, Arizona, August 20, 1922. He was the youngest of seven children born to Earl and Bertha Inglish. He started his education in a one room school, but his family soon moved to Mesa where he attended Mesa...
Don J Gust
Sep 4, 2024
Don J. Gust, age 92 passed away peacefully September 4, 2024 at his Home in Ivins, Utah. Don was born December 23, 1931 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Herbert and Estella Gust. Don had two brothers and three sisters ( Gordon, Russ, May, Pat and Kay). Don grew up in the Canyon where he found his love of sports, especially baseball at a very young...
Jason Wade Blackburn
Aug 31, 2024
Jason "Wade" Blackburn died unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. He was greeted home by his two nephews, Troy James (TJ) Blackburn and little Todd (Billy) Blackburn who he loved with all his heart.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Suzanne and two sons Alex (Jordan) and Aaron. As well as his mother Birdie Strong, father James Blackburn, brothers Todd...
Gloria P. McGilloway
Aug 28, 2024
Gloria P. McGilloway, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 76. Born on October 11, 1947, in Utica, New York to Wilbur and Lila Peryer. She devoted her life to teaching, guiding countless students through their educational journeys.
On November 15, 1997, Gloria married...
Viviana Ruiz
Aug 27, 2024
My Mother's Presence
By Kelly Roper
My mother's presence always warmed our home
With peace and security and love.
She was like a gentle breeze that wafted through
Setting things right, creating a haven for us all.
Whatever problems we had, Mom solved them.
Whatever triumphs we had, Mom celebrated them.
Whatever needs we had, Mom fulfilled them.
Surely such a mother could never drift far
From those she loved...
Linda Louise Corum
Aug 25, 2024
Linda Louise Parkinson Corum, 76, passed away August 25, 2024 in St. George, Utah. Linda was born on June 19, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to Paul Bernard Parkinson and Darlene Hendrickson Parkinson. She was married to James Lyle Godown from 1969-1995. She married Larry Corum on Feb 10, 2001.
Linda was raised in southern California. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School in San Gabriel, Valle...
Gary Hicks Preston
Aug 25, 2024
Gary Hicks Preston, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in St. George, Utah Regional Hospital. He was born December 12, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia to Virgie Beatrice McBride and Payton Miller Preston. He grew up on their dairy farm and helped his family each day, gathering the chicken...
David Jones Merritt
Aug 20, 2024
David Jones Merritt, age 72, passed from this life on August 20, 2024, in the St. George Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah of congestive heart failure. He was born June 30, 1952, in Homer, Louisiana to J.D. Merritt and Margie Jones Merritt. He was one of eight children. He attended Athens High School and worked at Spearmint Farm...
Norene Sylvia Page
Aug 19, 2024
Norene Sylvia Carter Page, age 92, passed away in her home on August 19, 2024, in St. George, Utah. She was born January 27, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Herbert Webb Carter and Violet Ruby Tiffen. In her early years she lived in Draper, Utah, later the family moved to Ogden, Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School...
Hila Lee McKasson
Aug 17, 2024
Hila McKasson died at home on August 17, 2024. She was the widow of Alex McKasson who died in December, 1999, and had lived in St. George since 1993.Hila was born June 6, 1923 to Robert Silas and Edith Annie Koken in the farming community of Ruskin, Nebraska, the youngest of six children. Farm life was quite a struggle in...
Carol D. Beardall
Aug 14, 2024
Carol D. Beardall, age 88, passed away August 14, 2024 in Hurricane, UT. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 2, 1936 to William (Bill) Devenish an Genevieve Johnson Devenish. She married Jonathan Bernell (Bernie) Beardall. They were married on July 18, 1952 in the Salt Lake City temple.
Carol was an avid adventurer. She loved being in...
Brent Ronald Hawkes
Aug 12, 2024
Brent Ronald Hawkes, 64, year old passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Primrose Assisted living in St. George, Utah. Brent was born on October 24, 1959 in Rupert Idaho, the son of Glen and Viola (Martsch) Hawkes. He attended Paul Elementary, West Minico JH, and got his GED in Pullman, Washington. Brent grew up on the family farm and dairy. He worked hard...
