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Friday, February 16, 2007 The Spectrum Daily News Leroy George Wurst Lee Wurst passed away on February 12, 2007 at Dixie Regional Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1926, in Los Angeles, CA. Lee was a veteran of World Maritime Service Marines. He graduated from the Los Angeles Police Academy, and also attended War in the and the Merchant USC and UCLA with a major in accounting. In 1950, he passed the Enrolled Agent's exam which allowed him to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

In 1975, Lee was elected National President of Enrolled Agent's. He was an Eagle Scout and a former member of the National Board of Boy Scouts, and was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Karel Wollaston, James, Sherrill Pretty, Randall, and Jeffrey; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, UT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Special Operations, Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 13483, Tampa, FL 33681-3483. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spil Rebecca Blaquiere CEDAR CITY Rebecca Blaquiere, 85 passed away quietly on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Kolob Regional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar City, Utah.

She was born in New York City on February 11, 1922 the fifth of seven children born to Italian Immigrants Guiseppe and Giovanna Pensabene. Rebecca spent her earlier years in Brooklyn, New York as a loving mother and devoted housewife. The Blaquiere family migrated to Southern California in 1968 where Rebecca began her career as a cook in local area schools. Her most recent employment was preparing meals for hundreds of employees on a daily basis at the general dynamics plant in Pomona, California during the 70s and 80s. A devoted Catholic, she thoroughly enjoyed her worship and service at St.

Joseph Church in Pomona. Her lifelong love of music brought her to become a member of the church choir where she served for over a decade. In later years, she derived great joy in spending as much time as possible with her six grandchildren. Her limitless love and devotion brought them all tremendous support and comfort. Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband Frank, 1971 and her daughter, Judy Weersing, 1988.

She is survived by her son Ro-nald Joseph Blaquiere of New Harmony, UT. Grandchildren, Todd J. Blaquiere of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Nicholas J. Blaquiere of Upland, CA.

Chanel Weddle of Salt Lake City, UT. Michelle Weersing of Garden Grove, CA. Christopher Weersing of Huntington Beach, CA. Theresa Vasquez of Victorville, CA. Great Grandchildren Reanna, Roy, Selena and Shawn Vasquez.

Funeral Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City, Utah at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Interment will follow immediately at the town of New Harmony Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Kolob Regional Care and Rehabilitation and Zion's way hospice for allowing Rebecca to spend her last days with us in comfort and dignity. Arrangements under the direction of Swindlehurst Funeral Home.

Online condolences sent to www.swindlehurst funeralhome.com Kylee Marie Christensen MANTI Kylee Marie Christensen, 19, passed away peacefully in her Daddy's arms on February 13, 2007. Kylee made her debut 15 minutes before her identical twin sister on July 15, 1987, in St. George, Utah. She was the beloved daughter of Tracy and Karen Tatton Christensen. Kylee and her twin sister came to this earth in imperfect bodies and she struggled valiantly until the very end.

Kylee attended Dixie Downs Elementary, Manti Elementary, Ephraim Middle School and graduated form Manti High School in 2004. Kylee always had a smile and a friendly "Hi" for everyone. She loved to go "bye bye" and get a coke. Her love of Coke remained until her passing. Kylee is survived by her parents and twin sister, Kymberlee Lyn, all of Manti; sister, Jacie Sue (Johnny) Koegel, Columbus A.F.B, Mississippi; grandparents, Sue Tatton and ONLY $350 1031 877-844-1031 CALL SAVE! exchange www.discount1031exchange.com 631556 You don't have to be afraid of falling CALL FOR A FREE! BALANCE SCREENING! The Balance Center St.

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She will also be greatly missed by her care providers; Liz Parry, Dana Tillack, Lyndsey Crane, Kori Kirkham, and their families, who were a very special and important part of her life. And also her aunts and uncles; James (Kristine) Tatton, Nephi; Lynda (Mike) Wintch, Manti; Scott (LuAnn) Christensen, West Valley; and her many cousins with whom she loved spending time. The family would like to thank hospice nurse, Helen Parry; Primary Childrens Medical Center; her many doctors; Jerry Twiggs, Judith Gooch, James Tatton, Lisa Sampson-Fang and Kristin Carroll who cared for her during her life. Her many teachers and therapists; Michelle, Mike, Sherrie, Annette, Wendi and Lorna. Kylee, we love and will miss you very much.

You can now walk, talk, laugh, dance and sing to your little heart's content. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 12 Noon, in the Manti 8th LDS Ward Chapel, 295 South Main, in Manti. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Manti on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the ward chapel on Monday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Manti City Cemetery.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymort uary.com Joseph Deloy McNeil Joseph Deloy "Dee" McNeil died February 13, 2007 in the Beaver Valley Hospital. He was born in Benson, Arizona to Joseph and Emma Lena Thomas McNeil on February 10, 1914. The family moved to Miami, Arizona where Dee's two brothers, Clyde and Ray, were born. During the Great Depression, when the copper mines closed down in Miami, the McNeils moved to Casa Grande, Arizona, where in high school, Dee met Edith Lamoreaux.

They were married on September, 11, 1942. Dee was always trying to learn all that he could about mechanics, electrical things, and computers, which he never gave up on. He and Edith ran Dee's Radio TV for about 35 years in Casa Grande. He and their only child, Larry Dee, were great pals and worked on automobiles and all things together. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and uncle.

Dee is survived by his wife, Edith, son, Larry Dee (Elizabeth), and grandchildren, Patricia, John, Carrie, Criag, Corey, and Christie. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The McNeil family wishes to thank all who have been kind and loving during Dee's and Edith's tri- als, especially the doctors, nurses, and nurses aides from the Beaver Hospital, LaChelle, Cheryl, Greg, Nicole, and all the others from Horizon Home Care. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel in Parowan, Utah under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

A visitation will be on Friday From 9:30 to 10:30 at the Parowan Church. Interment will be in the Parowan City Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to our website at www.southernutahmortuary.com Julia Ann Ball Loveland Julia Ann Loveland, 91, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in Rexburg, Idaho at the Homestead Assisted Living. Julia was born May 9, 1915 in Heman, Idaho, the daughter of Thomas Ball and Sarah Amelia Dowell. She married Orville Gray Loveland on August 3, 1934.

Their marriage was later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 20, 1949. Julia and Orville lived in Salem, Idaho until June 1958 when they purchased a farm in Milo, Idaho and lived there until their move to St. George, Utah in May of 1972. Orville died in Sept 1974. Julia lived in St.

George, Utah by her daughter Shirley until her recent move to the Homestead in Rexburg. Julia was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. She served as a primary teacher where she enjoyed being with and loving the little children. She also served as a temple worker in the St. George temple for many years which she enjoyed very much.

Julia was known as "Grandma Bubbles" or "Grandma Loveable" to her grandchildren. Julia is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Garn) Huskinson of St. George, UT, three sons, Max (Pearl) Loveland and Ray (Jacque) Loveland of Rexburg, ID and Jerry (Lynette) Loveland of Orem, UT. She is also survived by a brother, Thomas Ball of Nampa, ID and a sister, Rose Stratton of Payson, UT. Julia has 21 grandchildren and 54 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great- granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers, 3 sisters, husband, Orville, daughter, Sherrie Lynn Spila, granddaughter, Lisa Lynn Spila and great granddaugter, Lauren Nicole Bell. The family would like to express their appreciation to her doctor and those at the Homestead Assisted Living who so kindly assisted her in the last years of her life. Funeral services will be held at the Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, ID on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.

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George Jeffrey Manwaring M.S.. CCC-A 688-2456 645196 Burial will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. LaDessa Miller La Dessa Crawford Dennett Miller, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. in the Mesa View Regional Hospital after a short bout with pneumonia. She was born July 18, 1916 in Springdale, Utah, the fourth of seven children born to William Louis and Mary Jane Bean Crawford.

She received her elementary schooling in Springdale and attended high school in Hurricane and St. George. She married Jacob Post in 1934 and later divorced. She married Adrian Dennett in 1936, the marriage being later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

Adrian died in 1968. In February, 1971, LaDessa married William (Bill) Christian Miller. The couple spent twenty-eight happy years together in their home in Rockville until his death in October, 1999. LaDessa was a valued employee of the Utah Parks Company for several years where she made many friendships at the cafeteria in Zion National Park. She loved to read and share her knowledge with others.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and served as a visiting teacher in the Relief Society, as a visiting teacher supervisor and as assistant Ward Librarian. She was skilled in needlework and enjoyed making many kinds of crocheted, knitted and embroidered items which she gave to relatives, friends, and other residents of the rest home as Christmas gifts. Her artistic tastes were further expressed in the peacocks she and Bill raised and their love of animals extended to many homeless cats which they fed. Most of all, though, she loved the visits of her many friends in her home and later at the Highland Manor. She is survived by her children, Channing Davis (Bud) Miller, his wife Marian Belle, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, brother Jasper Louis (Fern) Crawford, St.

George; sisters Elva Twitchell, Henderson, Nevada; Beth Dennett, Cedar City; and Lily (Dale) Russell, Henderson, Nevada; brother-inlaw Walter Hosey, Springdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother Lloyd and sister Bulah Hosey. The family wishes to thank the management and staff of Highland Manor. Assisted Living Facility for the excellent care given LaDessa during her stay there. The funeral will be in the Springdale Ward Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 17. Viewing from 11:00 to time of service. Burial in the in the Springdale Cemetery under the direction of Virgin Valley Mortuary. HEIDEMAN MORTUARY 170 5. Mall Dr.

627-0691 Aileen Chapman -Graveside Services: Saturday, February 17, 11:00 a.m., Ivins City Cemetery. -Viewing: Friday, February 16, p.m., Heideman Mortuary, 170 Mall Drive, St. George and Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 at the Mortuary. Clifford Lamb -Funeral Services: Monday, February, 19, 11:00 a.m., Heideman Mortuary, 170 S. Mall Drive, St George.

Viewing: Sunday, 18, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Heideman Mortuary, and one hour prior to services. A Trusted Name in Funeral SPILSBURY MORTUARY 1939 2007 St. George Hurricane Mesquite 68 (435) 673-2454 YEARS (888) 673-2454 Toll Free Dignity Tris www.spilsburymortuary.com Ted Spilsbury Funeral Director DEATH NOTICES David Wilburn Minyard CEDAR CITY David Wilburn Minyard died January 28, 2007 at Kolob Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar City. David was born in Norman, Oklahoma to Johnnie William Minyard and Vister Vera Halstien on April 29, 1941. While his stay at Kolob he made several friends that were like family.

David's wish was to be cremated and have private services at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Swindlehurst Funeral Home. Online condolences sent to www.swindle hurstfuneralhome.com Muriel Naomi McClain CEDAR CITY Muriel Naomi McClain died in Cedar City February 6, 2007. She was born October 7, 1915 in Rockville, Connecticut to Arthur B. Ludke and Louise B.

Gebhardt. Muriel loved music and was the assistant to the Dean of music at the prestigious Julliard School of music. Muriel was a resident at Emerald Pointe in Cedar City where she had several friends. Private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Swindlehurst Funeral Home.

Online condolences sent to www.swindle hurstfuneralhome.com Paul Morris Buhanan CEDAR CITY Paul Morris Buhanan age 58 was released from mortality February 12, 2007 in his Cedar City home from complications of diabetes. He was born May 26, 1948 to Hyrum Morris Buhanan and Mary Cox Buhanan in Cedar City. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne (Salt Lake City), grandchildren Ashley, Eric, Nathan and Andrew, son Stephen (Eagle Mountain, UT) grandchildren Tyson, Grace and Ethan, His brother Dale Buhanan (Saratoga Springs, UT) Sisters Phyllis Topham, Nancy Bauer and Bonnie Terry all of Salt Lake City. And his life long friend Alan Limb. Funeral Services will be held in the Cedar City 4th Ward Relief Society Room Saturday February 17, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.

with a viewing at noon. Interment in the Cedar City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Swindlehurst Funeral Home. Online condolences sent to www.swindlehurstfuneral home.com John Charles Machel CEDAR CITY John Charles Machel died January 30, 2007 at his home in Cedar City. John was born June 28, 1963 to Paul Fredrick Machel and Dorothy Klausman in Ogden, UT.

John was a Graphic Designer and worked with several companies. He will be missed by several family members. John's wish was to be cremated and have private services. Arrangements entrusted to Swindlehurst Funeral Home. Online condoles sent to www.swindlehurstfuner alhome.com SPILSBURY MORTUARY Leroy George Wurst -Graveside Services: Feb.

17, 1:00 p.m., Washington City Cemetery, Washington, UT. 435-673-2454 St. George Hurricane Mesquite Southern Utah Mortuary "A Tradition of Trust" (435) 586-4040 www.sumfamily.com Robert Edward Ray -Memorial Service: Funeral Service: Friday, February 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Christian Church in Henderson, Nevada. -Interment: Boulder City Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada at 1:20 p.m.

on Feb. 23, 2007. Joseph McNeil -Funeral Service: Friday, Feb.16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel in Parowan, Utah. Visitation: A viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the Parowan 3rd Ward Chapel.

-Interment: Parowan Cemetery..