R. (Rolen) Drew Jennings, 83, passed away May 16, 2012, in Rockville, Utah. He was born on January 1, 1929, to Jim Jennings and Lovina Esther DeMille in Rockville, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Utahan Dalton on September 11, 1952, in the Saint George Temple.

Drew was a veteran of the Korean War, honorable serving for two years as a paratrooper in the US Army. He lived briefly in Long Beach California with his young family and then returned to Rockville. In 1958, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked as a cement mason, after which he retired to Rockville, Utah.

Drew enjoyed playing all sports and loved hunting with his boys. In high school, he was a 4 time state champion high jumper, and was offered an athletic scholarship to the College of Southern Utah in Cedar City. He was also a very good dancer. Those who are fortunate enough to have his hand carved wooden spoons or concrete garden benches treasure them. His greatest joy was serving and helping people. Friends and family will miss the sweet smile of this gentle, kind and hard-working man who dearly loved his family.

An active member of the LDS Church, he served in the St. George Temple for 2 years. Through his life, he often served as a leader in Scouting and in the Young Men’s program as well as in other leadership positions.

Drew is survived by his wife Utahna Dalton Jennings, Rockville, Utah; 3 children, Sheilah Jennings, Susan (Jimmy) Owens, and Stan (Maria) Jennings, all of Las Vegas, Nevada, and daughter-in-law Lori S. Jennings of St. George, UT. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 12 brother and sisters: Lila Foremaster, Weldon Jennings, Daisy Ballard, Emily Day, Emeral Jennings, Lovina Jennings, Elwin Jennings, Oral Jennings, Helen Reynolds, Ellen Carter, Raynel Jennings, and La Dawn McDougal; his sons; Gordon Drew Jennings and David Rolen Jennings, and 1 great-grandson, Dalton James Jennings.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Springdale Rockville Chapel, 1584 Zion Park Blvd. in Springdale. A Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to services at the church.

Interment will be in the Rockville Cemetery

Ivins, UT-Our husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, Robert Allan Bourget, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2012 in Ivins, UT. Robert was born on January 21, 1936 in Fitchburg, MA, to Albert and Eldora Trembley Bourget. He married Shirley Turner on October 6, 1956 and together they had Mark, Deborah, Denise and MaryAnn. They lived in Tooele, UT, where they happily raised their children and in 1997, Bob and Shirley decided to move to Southern Utah to enjoy their retirement life.

Bob proudly served our country during the Korean War. He worked at and retired from Tooele Army Depot as a Security Guard and later as a Sandblaster in the Paint Dept. He had a great sense of humor and he enjoyed just sitting around with family and friends reminiscing about the good ole days and the good times they had. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and garden, boating, hunting, fishing and he loved to just ‘go shooting’. He loved hiking and he was so proud of his hikes up to Angels Landing in Zion National Park. He had a gift of identifying old classic cars. And he loved playing with his great-grandchildren. Though Bob was a shy and private person, once he got to know you, you became his best friend for life. He was a proud member of St. George Catholic Church. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Robert is survived by Shirley, his wife of 55 years; son Deacon Mark (Esther) Bourget, Ivins, UT; daughters, Denise (Bill) Matier, Hurricane, UT; and MaryAnn Hunter, Ivins, UT; sister Jean (Gary) McGee, Mesquite, TX; brother John Paul (Linda) Bourget, Erda, UT; and sister-in-law, Ethel Bourget, Tooele, UT; (7) grandchildren Amie, Amber and Aaron Gardner, Chris Macier, Nikki Matier, Michelle (Garrett) Rustad and Amanda (Jake) Repp; (11) great-grandchildren Emily Gardner; Araya Gardner; Jessy, Elizabeth and Sara Gardner; Kayden, Serenity and Teegan Macier; Madison Rustad; Jayden and Skylar Repp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eldora Bourget; brother, Norman Bourget; daughter, Deborah Gardner; grandsons, Dustin Macier and Mark Bourget, Jr.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 11:00 am. Military Honors will be held after the Funeral Mass. Reception to follow in Kuzy Hall, St. George Catholic Church

The family wishes to give a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Joseph Te and Dr. Thomas Jones for the love and wonderful care given to Bob and to the wonderful nurses of Hospice, especially Collette and Heather, and Denise.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that all donations be made in honor of Robert Bourget to the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Center, 544 S 400 E, St. George, UT 84770.

On Saturday evening, April 28, 2012 Jean Smith peacefully passed away in her sleep. Jean was born daughter of William W. Lanham and Alice H. Fleming on their family farm seven miles northeast of Cozad, Nebraska, in the center of the state. The middle child of five siblings, she graduated from high school in Cozad and taught one year of rural school before going to Long Beach, California, where she found a job and attended Long Beach Business College in 1936. She married Harold J. Smith in 1939 and he started working as an engineer for the Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, California and later for Northrop aircraft.

As her three children were growing up, the family frequently went camping in the mountains of California and Jean volunteered in her children’s youth groups. When her oldest child started college, Jean re-joined the workforce starting with the IRS and then working as a bookkeeper for a construction company. She completed an Associate Degree in bookkeeping at community college and then worked for various school districts, colleges, and medical office in southern California over the next 20 years.

She enjoyed playing the piano and her Hammond organ, helping out at the church. After retirement she volunteered in the Literacy Program and with the church Family History program. Over a period of 50 years, Jean and her oldest daughter gathered and organized family records and photos from the 1850′s up through present times.

The family is grateful to and thanks CNA’s Sterling Court, and Dixie Home Hospice (Cindy, Georgia, Janny) for the extra care and comfort they gave to Jean, especially these last months and weeks.

 Royal H. Sorensen returned home to his Heavenly Father Thursday April 26, 2012 at the age of 99 1/2.  He was born November 1, 1912 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to George C. Sorensen and Mina Hasler.  Raised in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, he worked on the family dry farm, and enjoying an adventurous and mischievous childhood.  He developed a love for aviation early in life, which led him to construct an airplane of boards and a box to launch from the coal shed.  Royal was involved in 4H and soon discovered that 4H Club activities would excuse him from school to attend the fair.  Royal took advantage of that and entered a sheep-judging act, winning first prize.

Royal attended Snow College and later graduated from Utah State University, with a degree in microbiology. Royal and his friends crashed the freshman ‘get acquainted” dance where Royal met Alice Rollins of Mountain Green, Utah.

They were married on December 23, 1938 in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple.  The happy couple began their life together renting a house in Logan.  Royal worked at a grocery store and they took in boarders to help pay the rent.

When Pearl Harbor was bombed Royal registered for the draft and was soon leaving his wife and two young children behind for Guam, the Philippines and Japan, serving as a microbiologist.  During this time he participated in the first clinical trials for the new drug, penicillin.

After the military he spent his career as a research microbiologist at the VA Hospital in Fresno, California.

The focus of his research was Valley Fever, and he published more than a dozen journal articles on the subject.　

In 1978, he and Alice retired to Fruit Heights, UT where he enjoyed gardening, “projects” and of course hiking. In 1985, he and Alice served an LDS mission to Tallahassee, Florida. Afterwards, they moved to St. George, UT where Royal was an avid hiker, exploring possibly every trail in southern Utah, especially those involving petroglyphs. He took classes in geology, archaeology, and jewelry making. He loved to jog and later power-walked well into his nineties, setting a good example for his family on fitness. He loved to learn, continuing to read his scientific journals and attempting to learn to use the Internet. A more patriotic man never lived. He loved his country and was looking forward to receiving a letter from the president of the United States (preferably Republican) upon turning 100. He loved his grandchildren and he never missed an opportunity to turn a situation into a teaching moment.

Scouting was a big part of his life. Although he never received his Eagle Scout (Mt. Pleasant didn’t have deep enough waters for a swimming and lifesaving merit badge), he did receive Scouting’s highest honor of Silver Beaver. Many young men can call themselves eagle scouts, including all of his grandsons involved in scouting, because of his dedication. He continued to be a scout leader until his late 80’s.

He loved his family and wanted nothing more from life than to see them happy.

His remarkable near century-long life spanned WWI, the great depression, WWII, the space age, personal computers and smart phones.

He is survived by his wife, Alice and children Jerold (Rebecca) Sorensen of Fresno, Ca; Maryann (Jim) Webster of SLC, UT; Steven (Claudia) Sorensen of Los Cabos, Mexico; Kristine (Marc) Stefano of Fruit Heights, UT; Deborah (Peter) Guerney of Seattle, WA; and Beverly (Alan) Knox of St. George, UT; 20 grand children, 37 great-grand children with 3 on the way; and 1 great-great-grand child with one on the way. His daughter, Kathleen Kezerian, preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. in Mountain Green, UT.

Dollene Joan Egan left us on the evening of April 20, 2012 at her home in Washington Utah to be with her loved ones who went before her.

Dolly was a real estate agent for several years and received awards for her abilities. She also was employed by Pacific Telephone from which she retired after many years to be with Harry. She enjoyed golfing, antiques, pretty sunsets and flowers. Dolly and Harry had a unique ability to buy homes that needed TLC, fix them up beautifully and then sell them for a nice profit.

They moved from Kansas early in their marriage and went to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Then on to California, New York, Arizona, and finally Utah. In Dolly’s later years her main hobby and love was Harry. They spent all their time together going for drives, dates, Costco (of course), anywhere as long as they were together.

She is survived by her husband (first and only love) Harry Egan of Washington Utah. Daughters Patricia Jollene Gonzalez (David B.) of Mt. Pleasant Utah and Sandra Diane Rose (Jack) of Palmdale California. Her sister Catherine Althea Jorn of Hastings Nebraska 13 grandchildren, 23+ great-grandchildren, and numerous family and friends.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, sister Roberta, and son James Alan Egan.

On Saturday the 28th day of April 2012 we will be holding a private memorial for Dolly at their home for family members only.

We appreciate special help from Applegate Hospice Care, mainly Rayan Ekins RN. She was precious and we all came to love her. We also send a big “Thank you!” to their sweet and helpful friends and neighbors, Ed and Sharon Nagy, for being there for them!

Dolly was a special lady of many talents and we will all miss her dearly.

Vernon Richard Terrell passed away April 20, 2012 at the age of 92, and is now reunited with his beloved wife Norma. Vernon was born October 10, 1919 in Salt Lake City where he spent his childhood. Vernon graduated from South High School in 1935 at the age of 16. The following year he joined and served one tour with the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Vernon joined the Coast Guard, where he was in service during WW II. Vernon married his childhood sweetheart Norma Putnam in 1945 and they moved to Southern California where they had 65 years together before her passing in June of 2010. Vernon’s working years were dedicated to Sav On Drugs, and his one joy, besides his family, was his golfing, which he played well into his eighties. Vernon was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Words cannot express the loss we feel with his passing.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Terrell, his brothers James and Robert, his sisters Virginia and Margaret, and his beloved wife Norma.
Vernon is survived by his children: Kathy Little (Jim), Ann Beshell (Clyde) and Rheo Terrell; his grand children Kelly Blodgett (Josh), Ariana Rinaldi (Jeff), Dan Beshell (Heather), Kate Kovacs (Zolton), Stephanie Beshell, Tyler Beshell, Rob Terrell, Brandon Terrell, and Jonathan Terrell (Lindsay). Vernon is also survived by his great grandchildren Erci, Ryan, Conor, Evan, Izabella, Pierce, Tanner, and Violet.

Dad, we couldn’t have hoped for a better father than you were. Our Love is forever.

Grandpa, you are forever dear in our hearts. Thank you for the love and patience you have shown us and our children through the years. You are an amazing
grandfather and friend, and we will miss you so very much. We smile when we remember the rides in the golf cart to pick up the paper and sneak a donut grandma didn’t know about. We love you and miss you, but we know that you are in a better place and we will see you again one day.

Sara Gabrielle Devenish, 30, died in St. George, Utah, April 19, 2012. She is survived by her parents Tom & Lee Devenish. A memorial service will be held on May 3, 2012, at Applewood Baptist Church, in Denver, Colorado.

Eloise Peterson Curfew Horrocks , age 86, died peacefully with family on April 19, 2012. Eloise was born in Jensen, UT, February 16, 1926 to Oral Peterson and Sarah Ann Dudley Peterson.

Memorial graveside services will be conducted at the Jensen Cemetery on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.

J PAUL “PETE” WILSON

1934-2012

His sight repaired, his knee replaced, still he never failed to show when someone needed to play 3rd base.Our beloved “Pete” hit his last homerun April 14, 2012.

Born Aug 17, 1934 in Payson, UT to Jesse Earl “Pete” Wilson & Maxine Fairbanks Wilson. On February 7, 1953 Pete married his high school sweetheart Madeline Daley Wilson and was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple and were blessed with 1 son and 3 daughters.

Pete was very passionate about life. Be it softball, horse racing, trap shooting, painting, pottery or his beloved rose garden, his enthusiasm was infectious.

Pete enjoyed his work as much as his hobbies. He worked fighting fires in Northern Idaho and had a long career with Mountain States Telephone/AT&T.

Pete and Madeline served in the Tulsa, Oklahoma mission and retired to live in St. George where he could play year round.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dick Wilson.

He is survived by his wife Madeline, children J Scott & Jeanie Wilson, Jane Ann & Steve Draper, Cora & Darrell Jolley, Karen Wilson & Barb Beckstrand, 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, and his sister Coralee Wilson.

Funeral Services will be held Friday April 20th, at 10:30 am with a viewing from 9am to 10am prior to the funeral at the Cottonmill Ward 1080 West Arlington St, Washington, Utah.

Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery April 20, 2012. Graveside service at 4pm.

Robert Thornton Barber of St George Utah, died suddenly when his life was taken by treatment for Esophageal & Stomach Cancer. He passed at the Intermountain Region Hospital on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Annie Barber of 36 years, his children: Debbie Barber (Yale Warsaw), Lisa Barber Serchia (Mike Serchia), Danny Barber, Barbra Barber Wine (Mark Wine – deceased), his Grandchildren Phil Serchia (Alyssa), and Steve Serchia. He is also survived by his sister Shirlie Barber Haramia, 89 and her family members. Robert was known by his friends and family as Bob Barber. He was born on June 9, 1930, in Tarzana California to Horace and Roberta Barber. He had two sisters Shirle Haramia (George) and Norma Hahn (Jerry). He was married to his first wife, Phillipa Sherman. He had numerous first cousins, enjoyed fishing and playing checkers with his father. He was a member of the first graduating class of Newhall High School in LA. He joined the Forest Service there afterwards and patrolled the Angeles Forest. Knowing that he may be drafted into the Korean War, he and a friend enlisted in the Army. He was sent to Radio Repair School in North Carolina, and then was stationed outside Paris, France for eighteen months. He returned to LA and went to work for Bendix, where he had a long and progressive career. He continued his education in Electronics and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Pacific States University. His career in Sonar Engineering took him around the world to work with Foreign Naval Militaries.

He spent many years in Catania Sicily where he met Annie. They were married right away and traveled together wherever his job took him. They moved back to the LA area where he balanced home, work, travel and family life. His work took him to South Korean, Japan, India, Turkey, Australia, Spain and around the US. He and Annie moved back to Italy around the La Spezia region and then to Porta de Santa Maria in Spain. When they lived in the Ventura County area, they enjoyed their home where he was a gentleman farmer. He loved making wine and growing vegetables and fruit. They had chickens, orange trees, grapes and black berries.

When it came time to retire from Bendix, then Applied Signal after a 45 year career; he and Annie moved to St George Utah. They also had a summer home in Denmark. They would travel to Denmark every summer to escape the heat of St George. There they worked on their summer home where Bob built a garage and fireplace with the help of Annie’s family. He really loved the summers in Denmark. Later they sold their home in Denmark and enjoyed their Motor home where they toured the Western US. They spent their summers in Morro Bay Ca. He and Annie were bridge partners with the St George Bridge Club. They enjoyed dinner parties with their good friends. He participated with the homeowners association, liked to bowl and supported Annie’s painting hobby. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football and would travel to see the CSU Rams play in Denver and Las Vegas.

Bob will be truly missed by all his friends and family. He was a member of the New Promise Lutheran church where he received his spiritual inspiration. He was a very dear man, rest in peace.

Services will be held at: New Promise Lutheran Church, 244 S. Valley View Drive, St George, Utah 84770 on April 16, 2012 at 11:00AM. Donations can be made in his honor to the church.