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Show 1- y .s MR. AND MRS. RALPH LISTER Temple Ceremony unite Abbott and Lister the bride and created for her by her mother, as was the veil that fell to floor length. She carried a bouquet of white and pastel roses. Lee Abbott served as master of ceremonies for the evening's program which included musical numbers by Miss Nancy Adams and Miss Annette White; Mrs. Carla Abbott and the father of the bride. The new Mrs. Lister is a graduate, with honors, from Parowan School in 1977. She served as yearbook editor and was active in A. P. and Music Classes. She has attended the University of ' Utah for one year where she has been accepted into the College of Nursing. She will resume her schooling this fall. Mr. Lister also graduated from Parowan High where he was active in athletics. He also graduated from Southern Utah State College with a degree in accounting. He also graduated from the LDS Institute and has served a two year mission to Scotland-Edinburgh. Presently he is employed by Zion First National Bank in St. George. A July seventh wedding in the St. George LDS Temple united Donna Joyce Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron W. Abbott and Ralph Andrew Lister, son of John R. Lister and the late An-nebelle An-nebelle P. Lister. That same evening the young couple were honored at a reception in the Paragonah Ward. Greeting guests with Donna and Ralph were their parents, R. Kay Lister, who was best man for his brother; Mrs. Klea Knight, matron of honor with Miss Dana Abbott, sister of the bride and Miss Suzanne Buchanan a friend, as bridesmaids. Flower girls were Veronica Ann and Charise Abbott. Miss Lisa Robinson was at the guest book. Members of the families assisted in the kitchen with gifts and ushering. Assisting with the serving were the misses Shawna Freeborn and Raquel Rowley. The pastel colors used in the decorations were repeated in the dresses of the bridesmaids. The bride was lovely in an original gown designed by Flowers for the reception were arranged by Mrs. Beulah Jones and the wedding cake was decorated by Mrs. Roma Knight. Music for the evening was furnished by Mrs. Melva Barton and the Paragonah Orchestra. Pre-nuptial events included in-cluded a dinner in honor of Donna and Ralph held the evening prior to the wedding The bride was also honored at a shower given by Carla Abbott, Klea , Knight, Margaret Abbott ! and Bonnie Abbott. |