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A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. All Rights Reserved, Two weeks before Michael Haight killed his family, DCFS was in his home investigating allegations of threats and abuse, Warrant: Neighbors, not law enforcement, discovered slain Enoch family, A small communitys shock after murder-suicide leaves 8 family members dead, Police report from slain Enoch family details allegations of abuse, controlling behavior, Seven caskets in southern Utah: In our community, we are strong and we are here for each other. Dee was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and after serving a mission to South Africa for two years, he served in many positions of responsibility. Karen got her teaching degree from SUSC. His own father passed away when he was four and he was raised by his mother and older sister Velma. He served two years in the Philippines supporting the operations of U.S. aircraft in the Korean War. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org. He was famous for his jokes and one-liners which brought groans and snickers from everyone. There will be a viewing on Thursday evening at the same location from 6-8pm. He spent much of his time in the Pacific Ocean, where he and his friends would play and surf the many beaches in the warm California sun. After graduation he promptly enlisted in the National Guard, and traveled to Fort Ord in California in February of 1969 for basic training along with others from the 222nd Field Artillery, or Triple Deuce as it is known. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16th, 2022, at 11:00am at the Mesa Hills Ward Chapel (1925 W 320 S, Cedar City). Pam always had a love of learning. She was born Jan. 31st, 1956, to K Cram Chamberlain and Vyonne Higbee Day. Shirley was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Jeff was born May 16, 1953 in Read More, Anthony Tyler Sanchez Jr., "AJ" was lovingly known as "my little man" and "Peanut." He also appreciated the heritage and culture of his Celtic ancestry; especially the music. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bob and Caroline, her great-grandson Jrayden, and her eternal companion Max. TX to Irving Robert Hoffman and Mabel LaRue Hoffman. Scott liked repairing and rebuilding computers. It was the tone Michael used, and how he looks when he is angry, that concerned Tausha. Bill also learned how to speak German. A recording of the service is available through the mortuary's website: https://my.gather.app/remember/martin-autrey Funeral Arrangements provided by Utah Valley Mortuary in Lindon, Utah. Orin had also lost his spouse and together they filled their lonely hours with friendship and companionship. He met and married the love of his life, Connie Teresa Minner. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was surrounded by his loved ones. She could sew, crochet, knit, quilt, cross-stitch, cook, can foods and jams, craft and garden and was never found idle. Its also rumored that he was spotted on several occasions riding the fin of a whale shark around the bay. He never left. He patiently pursued her affections until they were married on January 26, 2002 then later sealed in the St. George temple for time and all eternity. By the time the caseworker entered the Haights home, interviews had already been conducted with Tausha, the couples oldest daughter Macie, and a person familiar with the family. She always had a lesson to teach or a one-liner to make us laugh. Buck was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra, and children Nicholas and Tori Jae. Donny was a faithful and loyal friend. Prior to performing interviews, DCFS considers all available information to assess the safety and associated risks. They had three children: Buffy Anne, Kade L., and Jordan J. Tom was raised in Beaver where he and his three brothers (Richard, Sherman, and Kent) grew up. Interment will be at the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Affordable Funeral Services. She expressed how grateful she was for his constant love and kindness towards her and how hard he worked for the family throughout the years. Tom passed away unexpectedly last Thursday night, June 23rd, in his Beaver home. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 3 PM MST at the Parowan, Utah Cemetery. Michael played a pivotal role in the companys day-to-day operations, and was recognized and held in high regard for his many contributions to their successes. She was a hair stylist for many years and was the best at what she did. There at church he met Jonita Bernards who he would later marry. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 25, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 3575 N Minersville Hwy, Enoch Utah. He graduated from Cedar High School in 1981, and then attended and graduated from Southern Utah University in 1985, where he was recognized as the valedictorian of his graduating class. He worked tirelessly to support them, spending most of his working years in retail management. About Serenity Funeral Home Of Southern Utah Address 1316 S 400 E Ste A3 Saint George, UT 84790 Send Flowers Send sympathy flowers Website http://www.serenitystg.com Phone (435) 255-2801 This Ever Loved listing has not been claimed by an employee of the funeral home yet. From each marriage, he gained his greatest treasures, his children. "As we try to make sense of this unthinkable tragedy we wish to express our gratitude for the outpouring of prayers, love, kindness and support. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Viewings will be held at the Stake Center Friday evening, from 6 7 p.m. and Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. She never let that slow her down. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Alexis Faith McBride, Madalynn Ava Marie Byrns, Navaeh Williams, Caidence June Beaumont, and Lincoln Jaxx Beaumont. Marilyn is survived by a daughter Paula Burgoyne Jenson of Cedar City, Utah (Steve), son James Howard Burgoyne of Lake Wales, Florida (Rita), son Christian Burgoyne of Colorado, and adopted son Mvemba Phezo Dizolele of Washington, DC (Kunda), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and brother Alan Lee Arns of West Valley City, Utah (Shirlean), and many more family members and friends that she dearly loved. Online condolences can be found and a live stream of the services viewed at www.mortuary.org. Jimmalie was born in Southern California to Crystal and James Stewart on March 2nd, 1938. Dean is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca, and their seven children: Robert Pearson, Alan (Mary) Pearson, Holly (Steve) Jolley, Janet (Brian) Chamberlain, Suzanne (Lee) Roundy, Mary Lynne (Nathan) Miller, and Kristin (Preston) Porter; 30 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Colleen Hawkes. They had four children together, Robert D. Butcher (Georgia) Overton, NV, Kennith R. Butcher (Pam) Toledo, WA, Donna M. Bogdon Carlin, NV and Paul D. Butcher (Peggy) Spring Creek, NV. He loved being outdoors. It was during his time in the Navy that he met the love of his life Idalee Doris Coles Singleton. Larry has an enormous heart that was full of love for his family and friends! Reba was born in Cedar City, Utah, October 5, 1939 to George Burdett and Reva Roundy Webster. In more recent years he became an avid mountain biker. Jimmalie Ann Owen passed away on July 29th, 2022, in the Cedar City hospital at the age of 84. A viewing was held on Monday December 19, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W Cedar City, UT), and on Tuesday December 20, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30am at the Garden Park Ward in Enoch (451 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). When he was 20, Glade met Anna Sherie Helquist, a pretty girl from Koosharem, UT, who was only 15. Charleston, Nevada for 34 years, during which time John was a member of the Mt. He married Sherry Lynn Marshal Taylor November 1, 1975, in Minersville, UT. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. 2021 Southern Utah Mortuary | All Rights Reserved. He was born February 17th, 1955, in San Gabriel, California to Alexander John Holmes and Ruth Mary Stott Holmes. He had a love-hate relationship with the Utah Jazz and BYU, and, as a secret passion, he loved being a creative cook. Our Mother has a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ and of the restored gospel, which she taught her family. He married Rebecca Challis, on September 16, 1965, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Devin also enjoyed writing on his creative writing website for others to enjoy. Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. That was a rewarding 8 years, serving as motivation to put cancer in the background to concentrate on her priority of living her life. He spent most of his childhood with his grandma and grandpa Perry, whom he dearly loved and admired. Online condolences may be sent to mortuary.org. He loved animals, he frequently could be found napping with the neighbors cat Red on his chest. He died Feb. 1998. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our kind, loving, Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather, James Marion Tilman Jr., age 83, passed away on May 25, 2022, in Parowan, Utah. Request Information Grandkids Gage, Thristian, Skyler, Justin, Serenity, Ashton, Kyrsten, Kailee, Kadence, Jayden, Evelen, Justice David and Aria. Ranch and farm work were a huge part of his life, working beside his father and brother, often times coming back home to Paragonah on the weekends to work. In 2005, Darwin sold his farm to his grandson Shawn Reber and from then until December 2022 rode down there almost every day just to look around and remember his wonderful years there. Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: Utah's confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465) YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org. The horrendous killings have left the southern Utah community of 7,500 residents just north of Cedar City in shock. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Bellamy girls were known in the town of Vincennes for their beauty and fun personalities. Lylis was born on March 18th, 1941, in Rupert, Idaho to Lyman and Aileen Jensen. According to the funeral Read More, John Howard Willie February 20, 1938 ~ February 24, 2023 St. George, UT-John Howard Willie passed away on February 24, 2023, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 85. Remember & honor the life of your loved ones. Together they raised five children, Brad, Michael, Marie, Jim, and Richard. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 21, 2023, Cedar 8th Ward, 155 E 400 S, Cedar City, UT, at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing held prior at the same location from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. An additional viewing was held Friday, January 20, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City, UT. Our dedicated, licensed staff believes in accommodating and fulfilling your wishes and in doing things your way, Until burial or shipment, the deceased person always remains in our custody - never transferred into a strangers hands, Through our national and international network, we can arrange transfers and transport to and from any part of the world, Burials are scheduled at the convenience of the family, We are knowledgeable of all state, national and international laws, are fully licensed and nationally recognized as experts. He loved to go fishing, camping, being outdoors, hunting and making things out of wood. His parents nurtured his perfect manners and impeccable learning skills. When he graduated in 1954, it so happened that the football coach at Provo High School, Bruce Osborn had been approached by CSU (SUU) staff to head up the football program. David knew and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. As a young boy, his family moved to California, and then Glendale and Litchfield, Arizona, and in his teen years, his family relocated to Virgin, Utah. Randy is survived by his sons, Brandon Scott Whitney (Tamara), Georgia, Brian William Whitney, Georgia, brother Larry A. Whitney (Rexene), Greeley, CO, and his twin sister, Linda A. Whitney (Willy Steenburgen), Cedar City, UT, 3 nephews, and 8 grandchildren. Juaneta worked at Cedar Middle School as a lunch lady. She found the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a teen, joining the LDS Church, which then went on to greatly influence her life for good, as well as that of her family. He grew up loving baseball, cars, the beach and the cute girl at church, Lennilu Mee. Michael Ryan Steed rushed his way into this world eight weeks early on April 29, 2015. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. Its only fitting that Mom and Dad were selected to be the 2022 Grand Marshals of the Iron County Fair. He married Linda Mabel Winter on June 11, 1970. The division records obtained by the Deseret News paint a manipulative, controlling and violent picture of Michael Haight. Together they were staunch supporters of the community and of the university. Regardless of whether or not a divorce petition has been filed, the caseworker will assess the situation and determine how to safely and appropriately interview a person. His heart broke when she passed away last year. Jim is survived by his wife Jonita, five siblings (Elvia Baird, Lisa Davis, Rey Mortensen, George Mortensen and Robert Mortensen), eight children (Jeanie Besamo, Debbie Gamble, Kathi Welch, James Mortensen Jr., Rochelle Mortensen, Jon Mortensen, Lea Schuler and Carrie Lundell) 43 grandchildren, 75 greatgrandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Dee Married Sharyn Shumway, whom he met while working on his first job in Arizona. He passed quickly from a heart attack in the Albuquerque New Mexico Airport as he was traveling to begin a new job to provide for his family. Services will be streamed at https://zoom.us/j/93095402021 at 11:00am. He actually fell in love 4 times over. In later years, he started his own electrical contracting company and became a member of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association). Well take the first step with you! She had a gift of making everyone feel loved, welcomed, valued and accepted in her classroom. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the prayers, flowers, monetary contributions and other expressions of love and support that have lightened their load. Interment with military honors, Veterans Cemetery at Camp Williams, Bluffdale, Utah. Gerald Jerry Guy Blackburn was born March 19th, 1940, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.