1925
Vernon
2012
Vernon R Spencer
August 13, 1925 — April 9, 2012
Vernon R. Spencer
Escalante, UT
Vernon R. Spencer, 86, passed away April 9, 2012 of natural causes in Centerfield, Utah.
He was born on August 13, 1925 in Escalante, Utah to Andrew and Isabell Liston Spencer.
Vernon graduated from Escalante High School and was called to serve his country in the Air Force during World War II. He was proud to be an American and led many 24th of July parades wearing his uniform. He has been a member of the American Legion since 1946.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been a great example in how to live and love the Gospel and his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoyed various church callings throughout his life time and especially serving in the Great Lakes Mission where his immense love for missionary work began. He had the opportunity to serve multiple missions thereafter by supporting many young people in their calls.
He attended Brigham Young University, and was proud to be part of the pep band as a clarinet player.
Vernon married Rula Jane Wells on May 9, 1952, in the St George LDS Temple. She preceded him in death September 6, 1993. His greatest love next to his family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ was dancing. He loved to do the “two-step” to Glen Miller. He had great memories of Purple Haze and Utah State University’s “Celebrate America” show. He taught his children and grandchildren to love and appreciate music and dancing as well.
Vernon was a livestock producer of purebred herfords and a farmer and rancher. He was a life long resident of Escalante, where his heart will always be.
He is survived by his two daughters, Analee (Reid) Knudsen and Camille (Ed) Shakespear. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. Sisters; Arcola (Pratt) Gates, Janeal (Jerry) Chatterton, and Mildred (Lynn)Gates.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Thelma Cottam; brother-in-law, Lynn Gates; granddaughter, Sherilyn Piquet; and grandson, Andy Robinson.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 12:00 noon in the Escalante LDS Stake Center; Friends may call on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Magleby Mortuary, Richfield from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday prior to services at the church from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery with military rites. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Escalante 1st & 2nd Wards’ Missionary Funds or the Wells-Spencer Scholarship Fund, in care of State Bank of Southern Utah, Tropic Branch, Tropic, UT. The family wishes to thank all those of the Centerfield Community Living Center for the loving care they provided.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book,
Escalante, UT
Vernon R. Spencer, 86, passed away April 9, 2012 of natural causes in Centerfield, Utah.
He was born on August 13, 1925 in Escalante, Utah to Andrew and Isabell Liston Spencer.
Vernon graduated from Escalante High School and was called to serve his country in the Air Force during World War II. He was proud to be an American and led many 24th of July parades wearing his uniform. He has been a member of the American Legion since 1946.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been a great example in how to live and love the Gospel and his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoyed various church callings throughout his life time and especially serving in the Great Lakes Mission where his immense love for missionary work began. He had the opportunity to serve multiple missions thereafter by supporting many young people in their calls.
He attended Brigham Young University, and was proud to be part of the pep band as a clarinet player.
Vernon married Rula Jane Wells on May 9, 1952, in the St George LDS Temple. She preceded him in death September 6, 1993. His greatest love next to his family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ was dancing. He loved to do the “two-step” to Glen Miller. He had great memories of Purple Haze and Utah State University’s “Celebrate America” show. He taught his children and grandchildren to love and appreciate music and dancing as well.
Vernon was a livestock producer of purebred herfords and a farmer and rancher. He was a life long resident of Escalante, where his heart will always be.
He is survived by his two daughters, Analee (Reid) Knudsen and Camille (Ed) Shakespear. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. Sisters; Arcola (Pratt) Gates, Janeal (Jerry) Chatterton, and Mildred (Lynn)Gates.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Thelma Cottam; brother-in-law, Lynn Gates; granddaughter, Sherilyn Piquet; and grandson, Andy Robinson.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 12:00 noon in the Escalante LDS Stake Center; Friends may call on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Magleby Mortuary, Richfield from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday prior to services at the church from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery with military rites. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Escalante 1st & 2nd Wards’ Missionary Funds or the Wells-Spencer Scholarship Fund, in care of State Bank of Southern Utah, Tropic Branch, Tropic, UT. The family wishes to thank all those of the Centerfield Community Living Center for the loving care they provided.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book,
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