William Jay Schmutz was born to Wilford Antone and Martha Foremaster Schmutz. He grew up working on his father's farm in the Washington Fields. It was this beginning that taught him the value and satisfaction of working hard and taking pleasure in the outcome.
He served in the Army during the occupation of Japan at the close of WWII. He met Mother upon his return and they were married July 13, 1949 in the St.George Temple. They soon moved to Los Angeles where Dad attended dental school at USC. He began his practice in Edwards, CA but after a few years moved to Kanab to be closer to family and the area they loved. He spent the remainder of his life in Kanab and with Mother, raised a family of seven children.
Dad loved the out of doors, evident in his many slides and pictures of the beautiful scenery of southern Utah and norther Arizona, especially the wildflower blossoms. He often had us hiking the hills around Kanab, gathering wood, rocks, exploring the Arizona Strip or simply spending an evening at the "crick" or the sand dunes enjoying his dutch oven potatoes.
Mother and her sister, Anna Laura, purchased their ancestral home in Moccasin, AZ and it was there that Dad returned to his roots and became a master gardener. He spent countless hours restoring and repairing the Big House and often volunteered his children as his helpers. He leaves us a rich reminder of him in his beautiful sandstone walls, patios and sidewalks that surround the home. Many a grandchild has left their name carved into the cement as they worked along side Dad.
Active in the LDS Church he served many callings including branch president, bishopric counselor, on the high council, teacher, clerk and home teacher among others. He read extensively, especially the scriptures and about the history of the church.
He loved his family and mentioned them often in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his sister Janice and his children; John, Gilbert, Elizabeth, Andy, Sharon, Nancy and Rachel; 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, parents, and four brothers; David, Don, Richard and Clare.
Funeral services held Feb 3 at the Kanab, UT Stake Center. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.
He served in the Army during the occupation of Japan at the close of WWII. He met Mother upon his return and they were married July 13, 1949 in the St.George Temple. They soon moved to Los Angeles where Dad attended dental school at USC. He began his practice in Edwards, CA but after a few years moved to Kanab to be closer to family and the area they loved. He spent the remainder of his life in Kanab and with Mother, raised a family of seven children.
Dad loved the out of doors, evident in his many slides and pictures of the beautiful scenery of southern Utah and norther Arizona, especially the wildflower blossoms. He often had us hiking the hills around Kanab, gathering wood, rocks, exploring the Arizona Strip or simply spending an evening at the "crick" or the sand dunes enjoying his dutch oven potatoes.
Mother and her sister, Anna Laura, purchased their ancestral home in Moccasin, AZ and it was there that Dad returned to his roots and became a master gardener. He spent countless hours restoring and repairing the Big House and often volunteered his children as his helpers. He leaves us a rich reminder of him in his beautiful sandstone walls, patios and sidewalks that surround the home. Many a grandchild has left their name carved into the cement as they worked along side Dad.
Active in the LDS Church he served many callings including branch president, bishopric counselor, on the high council, teacher, clerk and home teacher among others. He read extensively, especially the scriptures and about the history of the church.
He loved his family and mentioned them often in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his sister Janice and his children; John, Gilbert, Elizabeth, Andy, Sharon, Nancy and Rachel; 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, parents, and four brothers; David, Don, Richard and Clare.
Funeral services held Feb 3 at the Kanab, UT Stake Center. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.
William Jay Schmutz was born to Wilford Antone and Martha Foremaster Schmutz. He grew up working on his father's farm in the Washington Fields. It was this beginning that taught him the value and satisfaction of working hard and taking pleasure in the outcome.
He served in the Army during the occupation of Japan at the close of WWII. He met Mother upon his return and they were married July 13, 1949 in the St.George Temple. They soon moved to Los Angeles where Dad attended dental school at USC. He began his practice in Edwards, CA but after a few years moved to Kanab to be closer to family and the area they loved. He spent the remainder of his life in Kanab and with Mother, raised a family of seven children.
Dad loved the out of doors, evident in his many slides and pictures of the beautiful scenery of southern Utah and norther Arizona, especially the wildflower blossoms. He often had us hiking the hills around Kanab, gathering wood, rocks, exploring the Arizona Strip or simply spending an evening at the "crick" or the sand dunes enjoying his dutch oven potatoes.
Mother and her sister, Anna Laura, purchased their ancestral home in Moccasin, AZ and it was there that Dad returned to his roots and became a master gardener. He spent countless hours restoring and repairing the Big House and often volunteered his children as his helpers. He leaves us a rich reminder of him in his beautiful sandstone walls, patios and sidewalks that surround the home. Many a grandchild has left their name carved into the cement as they worked along side Dad.
Active in the LDS Church he served many callings including branch president, bishopric counselor, on the high council, teacher, clerk and home teacher among others. He read extensively, especially the scriptures and about the history of the church.
He loved his family and mentioned them often in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his sister Janice and his children; John, Gilbert, Elizabeth, Andy, Sharon, Nancy and Rachel; 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, parents, and four brothers; David, Don, Richard and Clare.
Funeral services held Feb 3 at the Kanab, UT Stake Center. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.
He served in the Army during the occupation of Japan at the close of WWII. He met Mother upon his return and they were married July 13, 1949 in the St.George Temple. They soon moved to Los Angeles where Dad attended dental school at USC. He began his practice in Edwards, CA but after a few years moved to Kanab to be closer to family and the area they loved. He spent the remainder of his life in Kanab and with Mother, raised a family of seven children.
Dad loved the out of doors, evident in his many slides and pictures of the beautiful scenery of southern Utah and norther Arizona, especially the wildflower blossoms. He often had us hiking the hills around Kanab, gathering wood, rocks, exploring the Arizona Strip or simply spending an evening at the "crick" or the sand dunes enjoying his dutch oven potatoes.
Mother and her sister, Anna Laura, purchased their ancestral home in Moccasin, AZ and it was there that Dad returned to his roots and became a master gardener. He spent countless hours restoring and repairing the Big House and often volunteered his children as his helpers. He leaves us a rich reminder of him in his beautiful sandstone walls, patios and sidewalks that surround the home. Many a grandchild has left their name carved into the cement as they worked along side Dad.
Active in the LDS Church he served many callings including branch president, bishopric counselor, on the high council, teacher, clerk and home teacher among others. He read extensively, especially the scriptures and about the history of the church.
He loved his family and mentioned them often in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his sister Janice and his children; John, Gilbert, Elizabeth, Andy, Sharon, Nancy and Rachel; 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, parents, and four brothers; David, Don, Richard and Clare.
Funeral services held Feb 3 at the Kanab, UT Stake Center. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.
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