Deseret News, December 1, 2005
Marilla Barlocker Terry 1915 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH- Our loving mother and grandmother, Marilla Barlocker Terry, passed away November 29, 2005 due to complications from an accidental fall. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Utah to Arthur J. and Rosell Truman Barlocker. Marilla was raised in Enterprise where she graduated from high school as Salutatorian. She reigned as "E" Queen and starred in many school plays. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maeser W. Terry in the St. George Temple June 15, 1934. They had been married 71 years at the time of his passing in July of 2005. Marilla lovingly devoted her life to raising her seven children. Because of her great faith and strong testimony she inspired them all to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With her husband, she also served in the Oakland, California mission from 1980-1982. They also served in the St. George Temple for 25 years. Marilla served diligently in her church callings including Ward Relief Society President and in the Stake Relief Society organization for many years. She exemplified a life of charity and devotion. She was involved in the community where she served as president of the Rotary Ann's and was one of the last surviving members of the Alice Louise Reynolds Club. Marilla leaves a great legacy of love, gentleness, and kindness to her family. She is survived by her children: Reginald (Linda) Terry, Fenton (Ilona) Terry of Enterprise; Patricia (Jeffrey) Holland of Salt Lake City; Steven (Marie) Terry of Page, AZ.; David (Linda) Terry of St. George; the late Joseph (LeAnn) Terry of Diamond Valley; Sherene (David) Dillon of Farmington, UT; and foster son Buzzy Kiro of Gallup, NM; 38 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nora (Deward) Hall, Katie (Clinton) Gentry, Vella Rose (Jordan) Smith and one brother Calvin (Margaret) Barlocker. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, and brothers Truman and William A. Barlocker. The family wishes to thank her neighbors and ward members who have so lovingly watched over her since the passing of her husband. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. George LDS West Stake Center, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Marilla Barlocker Terry 1915 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH- Our loving mother and grandmother, Marilla Barlocker Terry, passed away November 29, 2005 due to complications from an accidental fall. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Utah to Arthur J. and Rosell Truman Barlocker. Marilla was raised in Enterprise where she graduated from high school as Salutatorian. She reigned as "E" Queen and starred in many school plays. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maeser W. Terry in the St. George Temple June 15, 1934. They had been married 71 years at the time of his passing in July of 2005. Marilla lovingly devoted her life to raising her seven children. Because of her great faith and strong testimony she inspired them all to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With her husband, she also served in the Oakland, California mission from 1980-1982. They also served in the St. George Temple for 25 years. Marilla served diligently in her church callings including Ward Relief Society President and in the Stake Relief Society organization for many years. She exemplified a life of charity and devotion. She was involved in the community where she served as president of the Rotary Ann's and was one of the last surviving members of the Alice Louise Reynolds Club. Marilla leaves a great legacy of love, gentleness, and kindness to her family. She is survived by her children: Reginald (Linda) Terry, Fenton (Ilona) Terry of Enterprise; Patricia (Jeffrey) Holland of Salt Lake City; Steven (Marie) Terry of Page, AZ.; David (Linda) Terry of St. George; the late Joseph (LeAnn) Terry of Diamond Valley; Sherene (David) Dillon of Farmington, UT; and foster son Buzzy Kiro of Gallup, NM; 38 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nora (Deward) Hall, Katie (Clinton) Gentry, Vella Rose (Jordan) Smith and one brother Calvin (Margaret) Barlocker. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, and brothers Truman and William A. Barlocker. The family wishes to thank her neighbors and ward members who have so lovingly watched over her since the passing of her husband. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. George LDS West Stake Center, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Deseret News, December 1, 2005
Marilla Barlocker Terry 1915 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH- Our loving mother and grandmother, Marilla Barlocker Terry, passed away November 29, 2005 due to complications from an accidental fall. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Utah to Arthur J. and Rosell Truman Barlocker. Marilla was raised in Enterprise where she graduated from high school as Salutatorian. She reigned as "E" Queen and starred in many school plays. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maeser W. Terry in the St. George Temple June 15, 1934. They had been married 71 years at the time of his passing in July of 2005. Marilla lovingly devoted her life to raising her seven children. Because of her great faith and strong testimony she inspired them all to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With her husband, she also served in the Oakland, California mission from 1980-1982. They also served in the St. George Temple for 25 years. Marilla served diligently in her church callings including Ward Relief Society President and in the Stake Relief Society organization for many years. She exemplified a life of charity and devotion. She was involved in the community where she served as president of the Rotary Ann's and was one of the last surviving members of the Alice Louise Reynolds Club. Marilla leaves a great legacy of love, gentleness, and kindness to her family. She is survived by her children: Reginald (Linda) Terry, Fenton (Ilona) Terry of Enterprise; Patricia (Jeffrey) Holland of Salt Lake City; Steven (Marie) Terry of Page, AZ.; David (Linda) Terry of St. George; the late Joseph (LeAnn) Terry of Diamond Valley; Sherene (David) Dillon of Farmington, UT; and foster son Buzzy Kiro of Gallup, NM; 38 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nora (Deward) Hall, Katie (Clinton) Gentry, Vella Rose (Jordan) Smith and one brother Calvin (Margaret) Barlocker. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, and brothers Truman and William A. Barlocker. The family wishes to thank her neighbors and ward members who have so lovingly watched over her since the passing of her husband. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. George LDS West Stake Center, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Marilla Barlocker Terry 1915 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH- Our loving mother and grandmother, Marilla Barlocker Terry, passed away November 29, 2005 due to complications from an accidental fall. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Utah to Arthur J. and Rosell Truman Barlocker. Marilla was raised in Enterprise where she graduated from high school as Salutatorian. She reigned as "E" Queen and starred in many school plays. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maeser W. Terry in the St. George Temple June 15, 1934. They had been married 71 years at the time of his passing in July of 2005. Marilla lovingly devoted her life to raising her seven children. Because of her great faith and strong testimony she inspired them all to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With her husband, she also served in the Oakland, California mission from 1980-1982. They also served in the St. George Temple for 25 years. Marilla served diligently in her church callings including Ward Relief Society President and in the Stake Relief Society organization for many years. She exemplified a life of charity and devotion. She was involved in the community where she served as president of the Rotary Ann's and was one of the last surviving members of the Alice Louise Reynolds Club. Marilla leaves a great legacy of love, gentleness, and kindness to her family. She is survived by her children: Reginald (Linda) Terry, Fenton (Ilona) Terry of Enterprise; Patricia (Jeffrey) Holland of Salt Lake City; Steven (Marie) Terry of Page, AZ.; David (Linda) Terry of St. George; the late Joseph (LeAnn) Terry of Diamond Valley; Sherene (David) Dillon of Farmington, UT; and foster son Buzzy Kiro of Gallup, NM; 38 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nora (Deward) Hall, Katie (Clinton) Gentry, Vella Rose (Jordan) Smith and one brother Calvin (Margaret) Barlocker. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, and brothers Truman and William A. Barlocker. The family wishes to thank her neighbors and ward members who have so lovingly watched over her since the passing of her husband. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. George LDS West Stake Center, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
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