Cedar City - Viola Bell (Slack) Bauer, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on March 31, 2006 at the age of 96. She was born September 19, 1901 in Toquerville, Washington County, Utah. She was the daughter of Vernon Franklin Slack and Enora Elizabeth Allen. She had four sisters, Hannah, Iva, Elizabeth and Ada. She had seven Brothers, Vernon, Olvier, Fredrick, Calvin, Merlin Clive, Edgar and Morgan. All have preceded her in death. She spent her youth growing up in Toquerville with frequent visits to Woolsey's Ranch west of Cedar City. As she entered her teen years the family moved permanently to Cedar City where she was to spend the rest of her life.
She married Ernest Washington Bauer on April 7, 1928. Later that year they were sealed in the St. George Temple. Ernest preceded her in death on December 17, 1995. She is survived by her children; Allen E. (Mary Helen) Bauer of North Salt Lake, Jean (Delton) Bettridge of Washington, Aileen (Tommy) Givan of Tayorsville and Yvonne (Nolan) Ashman of St. George.

Viola loved her family, her extended family of nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Viola was blessed with 55 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. She served her family, her relatives, her neighbors and her church. She had varied positions in the ward Primary and Relief Society organizations. She loved the Gospel and worked faithfully in all her callings and tirelessly in her role as wife and mother. She was very independent in her later years and lived by herself, in her own home, until the time of her death. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her needs in later years were met by her children, nieces and nephews who lived in the area, and Iron County Home Health. She was always grateful for the love shown by her children and grandchildren throughout her life. Mom, your wonderful examle and love will always be with us.

The family would like to express a special thanks to extended family, friends, Iron County Home Health staff, her dependable Candice and Hanelle, Dr. Thinnes, and the Odyssey Hospice Heath Care for their compassion, love, and excellent service.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 5, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, Cedar City, Ut. Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery.