Month: June 2011

St. George, Utah – Robert (Bob) Emery Krebs passed away June 13, 2011 in St. George, Utah. He was born July 2, 1935 in El Paso, Texas to Louis B. Krebs and Florence L. Kurtz Krebs. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna Davis Krebs; his sister, Nancy A. Powell; and his parents.

Bob spent many years in Page, Arizona as a business owner of Page Auto. He retired to St. George. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, gardening and listening to music. In 2007, he became a member of the LDS Church. Bob will always be remembered for his gracious, but most of all for his great sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey (George) MacFadyen and grandson, Kaden MacFadyen of Glendale, AZ; step-sons: Ferrel (Wendy) Kelsey of Cedar City, UT, Ricky Krebs and Gerald Krebs; step-daughter, Sherry (Nile) Jackson of Henderson, NV; and brothers: Louis (Bert) Krebs of Burke, VA, David ( Sandy) Krebs of Littleton, CA and Larry (Beverly) Krebs of Thomas, OK.

The family wishes to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice and Ridgeview Gardens for the special care they provided for Bob.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

George, Utah – Ann Thomas Kump, affectionately known as Grannie Annie, peacefully passed away June 12, 2011. The St. George resident was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was 77.

Ann was born August 27, 1934 in Ogden, Utah to the late Jack and Mary Thomas. She attended Provo High School. Ann lived most of her life in Whittier, California where she was a realtor broker. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and her greatest joy came from time spent with family.

Ann was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ann left behind a legacy of memories with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a fun and devoted family member. She will always be remembered for her love to shop, witty sense of humor and tough skin. She loved to travel and was on the go until the very last day. Her love for clothes, jewelry and shoes was manifested by her always fashionable appearance.

Ann is survived by her four children: Kary Kump of Carpenteria, CA, Karla Richardson of St. George, UT, Kelly Kump of St. George, UT and Kevin Kump of Lake Arrowhead, CA; her sister, Marilyn Van Lueven of Orem, UT; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and the love of her life, Lyn Treagele.

Private family services were held Saturday, June 18, 2011. Arrangement entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

Ivins / Lindon, Utah – Leslie LeRoy Schroeppel, 81, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 with family surrounding and comforting him. He was born July 24, 1929 to Faye Leola Clabaugh and Clifford Leslie Schroeppel in Creighton, Nebraska.. He attended schools in several Iowa communities, Corpus Christ, Texas and Portland, Oregon. Les went to Iowa State College until the Korean War when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. He served in Japan and Korea and was discharged in 1953. He then married Joyce Kennedy on June 28, 1953 in the Congregational Church in Webster City, Iowa. They moved to Ames, Iowa where Les finished his degree in engineering. He began his career as an engineer at Fisher Governor Company in Marshalltown, Iowa, later as a plant manager for the same company in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and lastly as the vice-president of quality and safety for Valtek, Inc. in Springville, Utah., where he retired in 1996. A convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1957, Les and Joyce were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on June 28, 1958. He served in the church as gospel doctrine teacher, ward clerk, Branch President, High Councilman, District Aaronic Youth Advisor, Bishop, Cub Master, Primary teacher and home teacher. Les and Joyce served missions at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah and at the St. George Family History Training Center.

Les and Joyce were the parents of eleven children, four girls and seven boys, all living in Utah: Kim Gazaway, Orem, Leslie (Mike) Carr, Spanish Fork, Kerry (Kay) Schroeppel, South Jordan, Mark (Jackie) Schroeppel, Orem, Bruce (Kim) Schroeppel, Springville, Kay (Steve) Clegg, Lindon, Debbie (Kevin) Singson, Lindon, Scott (Enedina) Schroeppel, Highland, Doug (Kim) Schroeppel, Pleasant Grove, Gregg (Rose) Schroeppel, Springville, and John (Tammy) Schroeppel, Lindon. They have forty-nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald; and great-grandson, Carson Gillman.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Cliffs LDS 8th Ward Chapel, 625 East Center Street, Ivins, Utah. A visitation will be held Tuesday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Chapel.

A second service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lindon LDS Central Stake Center, 56 East 600 North, Lindon, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem, Utah and on Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Lindon LDS Central Stake Center. Interment will follow at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Provo, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

Mesquite, NV / St. George, UT – Ilo E. Cam, 97, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in St. George, Utah. Ilo was born February 20, 1914 in Edgewood, Iowa to William and Grace Bushaw. She was married to Harold C. Dennis. They were married on October 14, 1937 in Lancaster, Missouri. Ilo spent 90 years of her life living in Iowa. She loved to follow the University of Iowa football and basketball teams. She had a passion for gardening and was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, Iowa. Until she was 90 years old, she loved to bowl on a bowling league. The past seven years, she has lived with her daughter, Sharon in Mesquite, Nevada and later at the Cliff View Assisted Living Facility in St. George, Utah.

She is survived by her son, Charles (Sheila) Dennis of Santa Clara, CA and daughter, Sharon (Ron) Dodd of Mesquite, NV. She has ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will be held at a later date at the Strawberry Point Cemetery in Strawberry Point, Iowa.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

Washington, UT – Mary Weber Fox passed away at her home in Washington, Utah on June 9, 2011. She was born in Gooding, Idaho on June 17, 1936 to Clara Weir and William Henry Weber.

The family moved to Eugene, Oregon where she received her early education. After graduating from high school, she came to Lehi, Utah to go to BYU and to visit the Sister Missionary responsible for her joining the LDS Church. It was at this time that her future husband, Harold C. Fox, was returning home to Lehi from the armed services. As it turned out, the Sister Missionary was Harold’s cousin. They met, dated for a few years, married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple September 17, 1958 and started a their married life together.

For the next few decades, she worked, went to school, traveled and played golf. After several Universities and quiet a few years, she completed her education goal of earning her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Management from the University of Phoenix in 1990. She was an active member of the church, holding several teaching and service positions. She and her husband also served a Service Mission for the seminary of the church for two school years. Although she had no children of her own, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews, She was a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed by many.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Silver Stone LDS Ward Chapel, 1575 North 1085 West, Washington, Utah. Visitations will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. and on Wednesday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m at the Chapel. Interment will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the American Fork City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary to The Cancer Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center, (435) 251-2480 or by mail to 544 South 400 East, St. George, Utah 84770.

St. George, Utah –– George Wilbur Martin passed away June 8, 2011. He was born August 24, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma A&M. He was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1952. In 1953, he married Mary Ellen Brokaw in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Their son, Michael Blake Martin was born in 1956.

George worked as a CIA analyst, wildlife photographer, real estate specialist, in advertising, and as a freelance writer from 1952 to 1959. He worked for Petersen Publishing as editor for Guns and Ammo Magazine and as publisher for several hunting magazines in Los Angeles until 1977. He was Executive Director of Publications for the National Rifle Association, Washington, D.C. He retired to St. George in September 1995.

His life-long passion for hunting was shared by his wife, Mary, who partnered with him on 10 of 12 African Safaris. He hunted in 32 states and 15 countries. When not hunting, he was an avid competitive shotgun and rifle shooter, fly tier and fisherman to the extreme, decoy collector and a fanatic bibliophile. In earlier days, he campaigned sports car road courses in the East.

George was author of more than one hundred feature articles, editorial evaluations and hard back introductions and forwards. He was a member of or associated with: White house Commission on Firearms Legislation, Honorary Lt. Gov. of Oklahoma, Alaskan Professional Hunters Association, Hunting Hall of Fame Foundation, Handgunner Award Association, Game Conservation International (COIN), Outdoor Writers Association, National Sporting Goods Association, Wildfowler Association of Scotland, One Shot Antelope Club, Texas Trophy Hunters Association, International Professional Hunters Association, National Association of Accuracy Casting Clubs, National Rifle Association (NRA), National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), and California Wildlife Federation.

Per George’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to The NRA Foundation Hunting & Wildlife Conservation Endowment, (877) NRA-Give or at www.nrafoundation.org/giving or The Utah Council of the Blind, 1301 West 500 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

Cedar City, Utah – Our beloved father and grandfather, was taken from us unexpectedly on June 8, 2011. We are at peace, knowing he has gone to meet our mother, his sweetheart and eternal companion. Harry was born June 10, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lillard McKinley Sadler and Belle Emma Camomile. He married Anna Eva Rausch on October 24, 1942. During WWII Harry worked as a serviceman stationed at an army hospital in the Philippines. Harry and Anna raised their nine children in Salt Lake City. They later served an LDS Temple mission to the Philippines. Harry worked as an electrician at an oil refinery for most of his career. Quite the handyman, he was good at fixing anything that was broken. Harry had a pilot license and though he didn’t do any flying after he started raising a family, he loved sharing his flying stories. He served as a scout leader for many years while his children were young. Harry enjoyed photography and traveled with a camera club taking beautiful photos of scenic Utah. He also loved to take his family camping, and at home he could often be found spending hours beautifying his yard with flowers and trees, or building a pond. In his later years he loved to use computer software to manipulate photos or make a computer animation. He especially enjoyed square dancing and socializing with his many friends.

Harry was preceded in death by his wife Anna. He is survived by their nine children, all residents of Utah: Mike (Paula) Sadler of West Jordan; Marie Sadler of Apple Valley; Merlin (MaryAnn) Sadler of West Jordan; Becky (Russ) Fawson of Cedar City; Colleen Sadler of Cedar City; Doug (Martha) Sadler of Magna; Andy Sadler of Kearns; Nancy Sadler of Hurricane; Louise (Hal) Whiting of St. George. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive him.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 13 at 11:00 AM, in the Cedar Meadows Ward Chapel, 370 N. 4050 W. Cedar City, Utah. There will be no viewing; however, those wishing to pay their condolences to the family may do so at 10:00 AM in the same building.

Provo, UT – Norman Lloyd Olsen, 84, passed away on June 6, 2011, in his apartment in Provo, Utah. He was born June 20, 1926 in Neola, Utah to Birnell Olsen and Rachel Lenora Averett Olsen. He was the oldest of six children. Norman’s childhood years were spent in Neola, Utah; Price, Utah; and McKinnon, Wyoming. At the age of 18, he left home and traveled to Denver, Colorado, where he got a job bailing broom corn. He then traveled to Oklahoma City where he worked in the oilfields until he received his draft notice. He served in the US Navy during the end of World War II in the Pacific Islands aboard the USS Sphinx. Upon his return to Wyoming, he dated Veda Mae Briggs for about six months. They were married on March 24th, 1947 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized 56 years later in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in July of 2003. They raised three sons and three daughters. Norman worked in construction, in saw mills, in coal mines, and in the oilfield. He retired from El Paso/Northwest Pipeline in 1985 in Big Piney, Wyoming after working for the company for 26 years. Norman served on the Marbleton Wyoming Town Council for several years and worked with Search & Rescue for 5 to 6 years. He was a boy Scout leader for many years and enjoyed the outings with his boys. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed bow hunting. Norman had a great love for the outdoors and many family vacations and outings were spent fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, swimming, and getting wood in for the winter. He taught his family to be honest, be hard workers, be self reliant, live within your means, and stay out of debt. Following retirement, Norman and Veda spent many months during the next twelve years in St. George as snowbirds until they decided to make their move a permanent one. While in St. George, Norman enjoyed spending time golfing and in his yard taking care of his lawn, fruit trees and flowers. In July of 2010, Norman and Veda sold their home in St. George and following a short stay in the assisted living there, moved to Provo. They have been living in the Jamestown Assisted Living where Norman passed away. Norman was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission for one year with his wife in the St. George Rehabilitation Center and really enjoyed working with the residents. He was very faithful in all his callings and always willing to help where needed.

Norman is survived by his wife, Veda Olsen, two sisters: Cherrill Marx, Price, UT; Linda Silvas; Price, UT; five children: Michael (Caroline) Olsen, Mt Vernon, WA; David (Wanda Ann) Olsen, Washington, UT; Margie Olsen, Springville, UT; Diane (Bill) Stauner, Star, ID; Jane (Keith) Osterman, Evanston, WY; 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. George 12th Ward Chapel, 449 South 300 East, St. George, UT. Family and friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

St. George, Utah – Leon Gene Nebeker, 79, husband of Norma Jean Nebeker, passed peacefully June 5th, 2011 at 12:40 pm. Leon was born August 29, 1931 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Enoch Harmer and Gwen Gardner Nebeker. He married Norma Jean Nebeker on January 6th, 1954, who passed away in 2004. Leon was raised in the LDS faith. He resided in Utah until he served his LDS mission in Montana. He married Norma Jean and raised their five children in California. Leon retired to Kayenta and St. George Utah. Leon was an extremely talented Tile Setter/Stone Mason, Contractor, and Business Owner, examples of his philanthropic work can be seen at Snow Canyon State Park and Xetava Gardens among other projects here in Utah and California throughout his life. Leon was also a Boy Scout Leader who hiked and traveled throughout the Western United States. He was as tinkerer, inventor, and gardener who loved Johnny Cash and John Wayne, and found inspiration in Ansel Adams and Norman Rockwell.

Leon is survived by five children; Vicky Mae Nebeker, Mark Leon Nebeker, Craig Steven Nebeker, Lisa Gwen Pilon, Christine Darlene Nebeker, fourteen grandchildren, and his sister Darlene Elva Smith.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Boy Scouts of America in his name. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 3815 West Rachel Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

St. George, Utah – Bernice Sorenson Larson passed away June 3, 2011. She was born in a little adobe home in Axtell, Utah on September 21, 1913 to Peter Marlin and Sarah Lillian Sorenson. She and her two sisters and five brothers grew up on a farm in the strong family community of Centerfield, Utah. She remembered the flu epidemic of 1918. Her family suffered, but they all survived. She shared memories of Indians, gypsies, hobos, peddlers and tinkers who came to town. There were parades for the 4th and the 24th of July. The celebration was exciting and her precious 25 cents savings could buy an ice cream cone and a box of Cracker Jacks (her favorite). She traveled by horse and buggy, made her own chewing gum from wheat and remembers when silent movies came to town. They didn’t get their first car or a telephone until she was in high school, and she didn’t learn to ride a bicycle until she was sixty years old! She always loved reading and would be found stirring the gravy or dusting the house with a book in one hand! She loved to go dancing in the open-air dance halls in the area. At 17 years of age, she graduated from Gunnison Valley High School as her class valedictorian. She and Arnold Ray Larson were married and sealed together for eternity on November 11, 1936 in the Manti LDS Temple. After working several years in the poultry business in Sanpete County, Utah, they ventured into the emerging drive-in theater business and moved their family to Bellingham, Washington where raised their three daughters and served in their community and church for over thirty years. They then retired to St. George, Utah which became the gathering place for family from all over the country. Bernice was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings including a mission to the Western Canadian Mission in 1969. She served her family and friends all her life. During her last days, she was surrounded by dozens who came to express love and gratitude for her spunky good example and positive influence in their lives. She looked forward with joy and assurance to being reunited with Arnold and to have their family together eternally. Bernice said, “I’ve never been sorry I was a farmer’s daughter!” and “ I want my family to know they are my greatest gift and blessing.”

Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; brothers: LeVon, Keith, Max and Robert; and sister, Izola. She is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Daniel) Chasan, Pauline Shafia and Susan (Boyd) Adams; eleven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her sister, Erda Willardson; and her brother, Kurt (Lois) Sorenson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Wednesday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be at the Centerfield Cemetery in Centerfield, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.

Thank you to all who loved Bernice and enriched her life. She loved and appreciated each of you.