Bonnie Jo Simons

October 29, 1934 — October 30, 2023

St. George/Mt. Pleasant

Bonnie Jo Simons, 89 of St. George, Utah, passed away October 30, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, UT.  Born October 29, 1934 to John Laritz & Sarah Myrle Casper Jacobson in Park City, Utah. Married Orval Frances Simons December 16, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.  

Bonnie was a Kind generous person.   She made friends wherever she went.   Bonnie was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   She loved the time she spent serving in the Manti and St. George Temples. 

She loved to sew and always had a quilt on the frames to tie.   She belonged to the Laicos Club for over 40 years.   She had many jobs over the years but her greatest joy came from serving her friends and family. After Orval passed away Bonnie moved to St. George and made so many new friends that became her family.   They loved getting together to ride 4 wheelers in the desert, playing cards and just laughing and having fun.   She was a loving and kind neighbor and friend and will be missed by many.

Bonnie is survived by her two children, Clair (Julie) Simons,  Karen Harris; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Orval; siblings, Hal Jacobson, Dee Jacobson, Max Jacobson; grandsons Justin Simons and Branden Aiken. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant 3rd Ward Chapel (295 S. State St.), with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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Linda Leavitt

November 14, 1942 — October 31, 2024

Mt. Pleasant

Linda Swensen Leavitt was born November 14, 1942 in Ontario, Oregon. She passed away in her home in Ephraim, Utah on October 31, 2024 with her adoring husband and faithful daughters by her side.

 

Linda was a war baby, born as the first child to Max and Lucie Swensen in the wake of Pearl Harbor. Her father served faithfully as a Navy weatherman during World War II while his new bride raised their beautiful little girl. Six more children would follow and Linda worked hard through her youth to help her parents and younger siblings. She was a cherished daughter and a wonderful sister.

 

By the time she was 12 years old she was six feet tall. We can only guess that this was necessary to house all that ambition, energy, drive, passion and talent. She was a whirlwind and moved through life with an incredible flourish of speed, imagination and vision.

 

Two weeks out of high school, at age 17, she married the handsome Keith Alonzo Leavitt in the Logan, Utah LDS temple. His life centered around her. He was completely devoted to caring for her, supporting her and helping her shine in her projects and pursuits. Together they welcomed 8 children, 2 boys and 6 girls.

 

Her life revolved around her beautiful children that she “loved to pieces.” She especially excelled as a grandma, welcoming newborns, holding sleepovers, cousin parties, celebrating birthdays, baptisms, holidays and having tea parties in her little village of 3 playhouses.

 

Linda was immensely gifted. She was an accomplished seamstress, an artist, and a gardener. She loved reading and learning. A force to be reckoned with in the kitchen, she could cook a meal big enough to feed an army or can hundreds of quarts of garden produce. Mass production at high speed was her specialty.

 

Two main themes of her life were her love and devotion for her Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ and also her joy and delight in nurturing and serving her family. She had a pure mother's heart. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and truly wore out her life in service.

 

She worked endlessly serving in the church. She held many callings over the years. Perhaps her favorite was the Humanitarian Service mission with her husband. She used her sewing talents to make hundreds of blankets, clothes for children, dolls and toys, infant burial gowns, and many other things that were sent around the world. She was an organizer and a manager who got things done. She loved temple and family history work, spending hundreds of hours researching family names, indexing and serving in the temple. She has left a priceless legacy that will span through the generations.

 

She is survived by her husband, Keith, 5 siblings and spouses, 8 children and spouses, 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 11:00 a.m at the Mt. Pleasant 6th Ward building (461 N 300 W).  Family and friends are invited to attend.

 

 

Robyn Lyn Munk

February 22, 1961 — October 10, 2024

Mt. Pleasant

Robyn Lyn Munk, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, passed away on October 10th, 2024, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born on February 22, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Richard and Margaret Ruiz.

Robyn met the love of her life, Dennis K. Munk and they were married on September 19, 1980. They worked hard and played hard and built an amazing life and beautiful family.

Robyn was a dedicated Real Estate Broker for many years and found joy in helping others attain their dreams. Additionally, she enjoyed working at Farmer’s Floral whenever she was needed. She loved expressing her creativity and her floral family. Robyn was known for her quick wit, loyalty, honesty, and straight forward approach. She was always first to lend a hand and help whenever and wherever possible. Robyn had many talents including her artistic abilities, organizational skills, and the ability to make everyone feel like they were special. Let’s not forget the most amazing, free-hand pancakes in any shape imaginable from mermaids and unicorns to motorcycles and dinosaurs. She also had a love for animals and spent countless hours on horseback when she was younger. She had a passion for spending time with her family. She organized many family vacations including the yearly trip to Lake Powell and trips to Disneyland. She was a mom and grandma extraordinaire and there was nothing she wouldn’t do to spoil her grandchildren. This included her many bonus grandchildren that were nieces, nephews and many others that were fortunate enough to find themselves in her life. 

Robyn is survived by; Spouse, Dennis Munk, children, Cameron (McKenzie) Munk, Torrie (Ryan) Rees, Jared (Melisa) Munk. Grandchildren Reagan, Collin, Harrison, Declan Munk, Millie Rees, Sophia, Rowan and Sawyer Munk and Katrina Crawford. Siblings, Brian (Kelli) Ruiz, Teri Beamish and Steven (Kristina) Ruiz, mother Margaret Ruiz. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard R. Ruiz.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center (461 N. 300 W.). Viewings will be held Thursday October 17, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. both held at the Stake Center. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant City Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary. Robyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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