Shirley Ann Abbott Syphus passed away June 21, 2018 at her home in Murray, Utah. She was born October 7, 1924, in St. George, Washington County, Utah. She was the daughter of Myron Decator Abbott and Martha Ann Burgess. Her beloved husband, Edward Ross Syphus, preceded her in death by ten years. She was a wonderful mother to her five children and a blessing in the lives of her extended family and those who knew her.
At the time of her death she was a spry and active 93-year old. Most every day she exercised and walked five miles. She could be seen working among her flowers constantly. Her yard and home exemplified how much she loved all things beautiful.
Although she was born in St. George, Shirley spent her early years growing up in Mesquite, Nevada. Later, as a teenager, her family moved to St. George. Shirley was just 17 years old and finishing high school when she and Ross were married on February 6, 1942, in the St. George LDS Temple. One month later Ross left on an LDS Mission to Toronto, Canada. Later Shirley received a call to join her husband as a missionary in Toronto as well. Many years later Ross & Shirley served two more missions for the church. Shirley served faithfully in the church her whole life and loved every minute of her service.
Shirley was devoted to her family. She supported Ross with his civil engineering business. She taught her children well, not only the truths of the gospel, but how to work hard. She showed them by example to develop strong character traits and to serve others.
Survived by five children: Myron Ross Syphus (Eva), Carol Ann Reid (Lawrence), Marilyn Mann (Clynn), Mary Syphus, Lawrence Abbott Syphus (Shaunna); 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and more on the way.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Ross Syphus, L.K. Abbott (brother), Millie Guinn (sister), E.O. Abbott (brother), and Denzil Abbott (brother).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Meadows Ward Chapel, 5735 South Fashion Boulevard, Murray, UT with a viewing Tuesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. as well as prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All visitations are at the Meadows Ward Chapel.
Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 24, 2018
At the time of her death she was a spry and active 93-year old. Most every day she exercised and walked five miles. She could be seen working among her flowers constantly. Her yard and home exemplified how much she loved all things beautiful.
Although she was born in St. George, Shirley spent her early years growing up in Mesquite, Nevada. Later, as a teenager, her family moved to St. George. Shirley was just 17 years old and finishing high school when she and Ross were married on February 6, 1942, in the St. George LDS Temple. One month later Ross left on an LDS Mission to Toronto, Canada. Later Shirley received a call to join her husband as a missionary in Toronto as well. Many years later Ross & Shirley served two more missions for the church. Shirley served faithfully in the church her whole life and loved every minute of her service.
Shirley was devoted to her family. She supported Ross with his civil engineering business. She taught her children well, not only the truths of the gospel, but how to work hard. She showed them by example to develop strong character traits and to serve others.
Survived by five children: Myron Ross Syphus (Eva), Carol Ann Reid (Lawrence), Marilyn Mann (Clynn), Mary Syphus, Lawrence Abbott Syphus (Shaunna); 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and more on the way.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Ross Syphus, L.K. Abbott (brother), Millie Guinn (sister), E.O. Abbott (brother), and Denzil Abbott (brother).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Meadows Ward Chapel, 5735 South Fashion Boulevard, Murray, UT with a viewing Tuesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. as well as prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All visitations are at the Meadows Ward Chapel.
Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 24, 2018
Shirley Ann Abbott Syphus passed away June 21, 2018 at her home in Murray, Utah. She was born October 7, 1924, in St. George, Washington County, Utah. She was the daughter of Myron Decator Abbott and Martha Ann Burgess. Her beloved husband, Edward Ross Syphus, preceded her in death by ten years. She was a wonderful mother to her five children and a blessing in the lives of her extended family and those who knew her.
At the time of her death she was a spry and active 93-year old. Most every day she exercised and walked five miles. She could be seen working among her flowers constantly. Her yard and home exemplified how much she loved all things beautiful.
Although she was born in St. George, Shirley spent her early years growing up in Mesquite, Nevada. Later, as a teenager, her family moved to St. George. Shirley was just 17 years old and finishing high school when she and Ross were married on February 6, 1942, in the St. George LDS Temple. One month later Ross left on an LDS Mission to Toronto, Canada. Later Shirley received a call to join her husband as a missionary in Toronto as well. Many years later Ross & Shirley served two more missions for the church. Shirley served faithfully in the church her whole life and loved every minute of her service.
Shirley was devoted to her family. She supported Ross with his civil engineering business. She taught her children well, not only the truths of the gospel, but how to work hard. She showed them by example to develop strong character traits and to serve others.
Survived by five children: Myron Ross Syphus (Eva), Carol Ann Reid (Lawrence), Marilyn Mann (Clynn), Mary Syphus, Lawrence Abbott Syphus (Shaunna); 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and more on the way.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Ross Syphus, L.K. Abbott (brother), Millie Guinn (sister), E.O. Abbott (brother), and Denzil Abbott (brother).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Meadows Ward Chapel, 5735 South Fashion Boulevard, Murray, UT with a viewing Tuesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. as well as prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All visitations are at the Meadows Ward Chapel.
Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 24, 2018
At the time of her death she was a spry and active 93-year old. Most every day she exercised and walked five miles. She could be seen working among her flowers constantly. Her yard and home exemplified how much she loved all things beautiful.
Although she was born in St. George, Shirley spent her early years growing up in Mesquite, Nevada. Later, as a teenager, her family moved to St. George. Shirley was just 17 years old and finishing high school when she and Ross were married on February 6, 1942, in the St. George LDS Temple. One month later Ross left on an LDS Mission to Toronto, Canada. Later Shirley received a call to join her husband as a missionary in Toronto as well. Many years later Ross & Shirley served two more missions for the church. Shirley served faithfully in the church her whole life and loved every minute of her service.
Shirley was devoted to her family. She supported Ross with his civil engineering business. She taught her children well, not only the truths of the gospel, but how to work hard. She showed them by example to develop strong character traits and to serve others.
Survived by five children: Myron Ross Syphus (Eva), Carol Ann Reid (Lawrence), Marilyn Mann (Clynn), Mary Syphus, Lawrence Abbott Syphus (Shaunna); 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and more on the way.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Ross Syphus, L.K. Abbott (brother), Millie Guinn (sister), E.O. Abbott (brother), and Denzil Abbott (brother).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Meadows Ward Chapel, 5735 South Fashion Boulevard, Murray, UT with a viewing Tuesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. as well as prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All visitations are at the Meadows Ward Chapel.
Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 24, 2018
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