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Show February 26, 2009 Page 7 The Garfield County Insider OBITUARIES Craig Bird Pearson Craig Bird Pearson passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, in Soda Springs, Idaho. He was born December 27, 1948, to Lee Ricks Pearson and Dorothy Bird in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fifth of six children. At the age of five, he moved with his family to Farmington, New Mexico. Craig graduated from Farmington High School in 1967 serving as the class president. He attended Dixie College where he played football and was active in drama, appearing as a lead in several college productions. He married his sweetheart for time and all eternity, Mary Lou Marshall, in the St. George Temple on January 27, 1970. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University in 1973. Craig worked for the Fish & Game while pursuing graduate work at BYU. He completed a Master’s Degree in Range and Wildlife Biology with a thesis on Birds of Prey. Craig and Mary Lou moved their family from Southern Utah to Southern Idaho in 1984 where he taught at Grace High and Jr. High schools. He worked summers for the Forest Service, and often referred to school teaching as his “seasonal” work and the Forest Service as his real job. He always loved the mountains; whether hunting, riding motorcycles, cutting wood, or just taking a long 4-wheel drive ride. Craig enjoyed working on his Rasmussen Valley cabin the past few summers where his dream was to build the family cabin that everyone could come to enjoy the mountains, but sleep in a real bed. He has been a great teacher to all students who have passed through the Grace school system over the past 25 years. He believed in being a “hands-on” teacher and will be remembered for the many animals in his classroom, alive and dead (dissecting lessons). He enjoyed coaching, especially wrestling. He loved to watch his wrestlers and was known for his loud “cheering” voice. Even with the stress, he loved to work with the blooming theatre and drama group. Craig was a member of the Soda Springs 1st Ward, currently serving as the ward mission leader. He has served in many positions including Boy Scouting, Elder’s Quorum President, and as a member of the Bishopric. Craig strongly believed in service in every aspect of his life. He also enjoyed doing temple work and going on temple dates with his sweet wife. Craig and MaryLou are the parents of eight children; Robert (Kimberly), Saratoga Springs, UT; Mary Ann (Randy) Craner, Logan, UT: Katie (Jason) Justesen, Ephraim, UT; Nancy (Wade) Saunders, Chubbuck, ID; Rebecca, Salt Lake City, UT; Patricia (Jared) Sorensen, Soda Springs, ID; Leah (Phillip) Britt, Salt Lake City, UT; Jeffery, Pocatello, ID. He is survived by his wife, children, 18 grandchildren, brothers and sisters: Clayne (Muriel) Pearson, St. George, UT; Beverly Hon, Provo, UT; Sandra (Al) Chapman, Escrito, NM; Rodney (Britt) GET YOUR DECALS NOW. We are authorized by the Utah DMV to renew your vehicle and give you a decal before you leave. Ask us about “on the SPOT renewal.” Pearson, Orem, UT; Robyn (Karen) Pearson, Heber City, UT. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, noon, at the Soda Springs 1st Ward Building, 361 S. 3rd E. in Soda Springs. The family will meet friends on Friday, February 20, 6-8 pm at the Sims Funeral Home and from 10-11:30 on Saturday at the church. Interment will be Monday, February 23 in Panguitch, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grace/ North Gem wrestling program. Services are under the direction of Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.simsfh.com. Hazel Dawn Daly Evans Parowan, Hazel Dawn Daly Evans, 87 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on February 18, 2009. Born on July 27, 1921 in Panguitch, Hazel Dawn was the sixth child born to Walter Brown Daly and Hazel Kirk Worthern. Her Mother died when she was just three weeks old and she felt blessed to be raised by her loving Grandparents John Franklin Worthern and Aurelia Rozella Montague. Hazel Dawn married Arthur Barney Evans February 22, 1941, their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple February 28, 1946. Mom spent her life as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent homemaker, seamstress, cook, and friend, welcoming everyone into their home. She loved their “Little Creek Ranch” and worked side by side with Dad to realize their dream of building the family cabin as a gathering place for their family. Mom was a dedicated member of the LDS church. She served in many callings including the Sunday School, Primary, Stake MIA, Stake and Ward Relief Society, Genealogical Program, and a dedicated Visiting Teacher. Her children and grandchildren’s health, comforts, and wants came first in her life. A highlight of Mom’s life was serving with Dad for 9 years as ordinance workers in the St. George LDS Temple. She is survived by her children: Sherry Dawn Nielsen (Allen), Vicky Anne Anderson (Ron), Pauline Applegate (Steve), Debra Johnson (Kevin), Helen Turnbaugh (Larry), April Melanie LeFevre (Layne), Dan Daly Evans (Lauri); Daughter in Law, Darlene Evans; Brother, Vic Daly (Pat); Brother in Law, Alma Evans; 42 Grandchildren, 74 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in Death by: Parents and Grandparents; Walter Brown Daly and Hazel Kirk Worthern, John Franklin Worthern and Aurelia Rozella Montague; Husband Arthur Barney Evans; Son Douglas Arthur Evans; Daughter in Law Christine Bell Tincher; Siblings: Kirk Daly, Rita Roth, Ned Daly, Zella Pritchard, Clarice Talbot; Sister-in- Laws: Mae Simkins and Carma Evans; Grandchildren, Dustyn Dan Evans, Christina Darlene Evans, Dustin Dean Pierson. Hazel Dawn will be greatly missed. She leaves behind a wonderful example and legacy of love. She truly found joy in her journey. Funeral services will be held Monday February 23, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Parowan 3rd and 4th LDS Ward Chapel. There will be a visitation Sunday February 22 from 6-8 pm and Monday February 23 from 9:30 am until the time of services, in the 3rd and 4th Ward LDS Relief Society Room. Online condolences can be sent to www.southernutahmortuary.com. |