Our precious Elaine; wife, mother, daughter and sister, born January 22, 1951, was liberated from the ravaging effects of diabetes on July 23, 2009. She passed peacefully with her family by her side, beyond this mortal existence in her return, to again be able to walk beside her heavenly father, her parents; Darwin and Alta Stratton, and her son Kyle.

She married her best friend and soul mate, Mack Gibson on September 29, 1969, and the marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

Her greatest joy and accomplishment was her family of 4 children and 5 grandsons. She loved each one of them and was so proud of them. She felt a great deal of joy and pride in her work with her kids at Three Falls Elm. Her faith was unfailing while she dealt with complications from diabetes. She always had a smile, no matter how much physical pain she felt. She always made you feel so good to visit her, because you always felt so loved.

Eda Marie Larsen Hafen, age 95, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 20, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Kaye Peterson. She loved to live and was blessed to live a long, happy and productive life. She will be missed by many who loved her laughter and pleasant smile.

Mom was born to Louis Lorenzo Larsen and Martha Birdella Anderson Larsen in Fairview , Utah , on October 2, 1913. She was the second of ten children. Though their home was small and without running water, she had a happy childhood on the farm in Fairview . When their home burned to the ground, the Larsen family moved to Idaho , where Eda enjoyed ice skating and sleigh rides in the snow.

At age 18, Eda started training to be a nurse in Logan at the Utah Agricultural College . She graduated and worked at hospitals in Idaho until the day Dr. Budge, Eda’s head doctor in training, received a call from Dr. D.A. McGregor, asking for a nurse to come down to the McGregor hospital in St. George. She came! In 1936, the population was only 2,000! Eda was asked to be a supervising nurse. She also took individual cases and helped with surgeries – $10 for a major and $5 for a minor!

Julie Ann Jay passed away peacefully on July 1, 2009 in Provo, Utah. She was born on February 1, 1958 in Ogden, Utah to George M. and Evelyn Cannon Jay.

Julie lived in Ogden, Utah until her parents retired and then moved to St. George, Utah in the early 1970\\\'s. She was an active member of ARC in Washington County and Project TURN. She enjoyed music, traveling, spending time with her family and was an avid sports fan of Dixie College.

After her mother’s passing in March of 2008, Julie moved to Provo, Utah, where she lived a happy life as a member of her cousin, Spencer W. and Gayle S. Schmutz’s family. While in Provo, Julie participated in RAH and Tri-Connections activities and also in the Area Special Olympics. In May of 2009, she took a Gold, Silver and a Bronze medal.

Because of her special personality, Julie made friends wherever she went and was enjoyed by all who knew her. We will miss her endearing smile.

D Henry Leavitt, full of life, energy and love, graduated peacefully from this life to the next on July 21, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was surrounded by his fan club and loved ones who sent him on his way rejoicing!
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His 19 grandchildren were able to kiss him goodbye. They will miss his gigantic bear hugs, frequent phone calls, and boundless enthusiasm for their accomplishments.

A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he epitomized the virtuous, Christian life as a humble disciple of Jesus Christ. His life was devoted to serving others. He always had an encouraging word, a meal, or a hug to anyone who looked like they needed it. He went the extra mile with no thought of reward. He knew that charity is the pure love of Christ, and never faileth.

For over 30 years, D Henry was a pillar of the medical community, teaching, training and leading others. He particularly loved helping the Chiropractic Profession and had their best interests at heart and “watched their backs.”