Gary Stephen Hall
Gary Stephen Hall, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1950, in St. George, Utah, to Orlo and Manell Hall. He was the brother of Duane (Christine), John (Janna), Joyce (Cleon), and Kelvin (Loretta). He is survived by his wife, Shaun Roueche Hall.
Gary graduated from Dixie High School and received a degree in Speech and Dramatic Arts from Dixie College. At Dixie High, he was voted Junior Prince Charming, and at Dixie College, he participated in the Program Bureau.
Gary went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam era. He was stationed in Germany for several years. While there, he became fluent in the German language.
He married Janean Gines on March 20, 1970, and had six children: Steven (Denece), Lonni (Rodney), Tonia (Steve), Tamera (Michael), Jeffery (Marci), and Scott. He later married Shaun Roueche on April 21, 1989. Together, they were sealed in the Jordan River LDS Temple and raised three sons: Spencer (Kristin), Aaron, and Robert (Kynzi). Gary had twenty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Gary was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He lived a life of service in various positions, including Young Men’s presidencies, Bishoprics, and more.
Gary worked passionately as a computer programmer for over forty years. In his business and in his personal life, he was respected as a man of service and integrity. He kept a home office so he could work while staying close to his family.
In his free time, he enjoyed baking bread, singing, watching movies, and reading books. He also enjoyed making people laugh and was well known for his quick wit.
A viewing will be held at the Washington Main Street LDS Chapel on 82 North Main Street, Saturday, March 2nd at 9:00 am. Funeral services will take place at the same location at 11:00 am. Friends, family, and acquaintances are invited to attend.
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This is Gary’s mother obituary.
St. George – Josie Manell (Meinel) Kerby Hall passed away on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at the age of 94. Born on April 24, 1924 in Douglas Arizona, she is the daughter of Thomas Washington Kerby and Josephine Mortenson Kerby. She has lived in St. George for over 74 years as an active, serving member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She was married to Orlo H. Hall on January 23, 1944 in Hobbs, New Mexico and they were sealed in the St. George Temple on August 13, 1944. Both served as ordinance workers in the St. George temple for many years. They served a mission together in the Micronesia-Guam Mission. Orlo passed away on 6 December 1987 from cancer. Even as Manell’s health failed, she loved to serve, and was recognized by the LDS church as one of the top 1% of those who were involved in indexing for the church.
She has raised a large and loving family of faithful Latter-day Saints. Her incredible service to family, friends, and the church, and her amazing work ethic are just two of her many gifts that she taught by her example. Her hands were never idle and she has blessed us and future generations with her beautiful handiwork.
She is survived by her children: Duane (Christine) Hall of Sandy, Utah; Joyce (Cleon) Davies of Lehi, Utah; Gary (Shaun) Hall of Washington, Utah; John (Janna) Hall of Mesa, Arizona; and Kelvin (Loretta) Hall of Canton, Georgia. Manell was blessed with not only 5 children but 32 grandchildren and 81 great-grandchildren. She has left a great legacy and example of enduring to the end for us all.
Manell has two living sisters: Velma Drake of Layton, Utah and Neva Brimhall of Mesa, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas Washington Kerby and Josephine Mortenson Kerby, her husband Orlo H. Hall, her siblings Thomas F. Kerby, Nola May Smith, Anna Merle Taylor, Martha Leah Packard, and Joseph Kerby, and two great-grandchildren, Julia Faith Hall and Alexander Matthew Hall.
In her life story, she left us with this admonition: “As I look back on my and your lives, I know that the only true happiness that lasts is by living the gospel of Jesus Christ and doing what we are asked to do. Straying from that path only brings sadness and heartache. As you go through the trials that will surely come to you, never lose sight of the goals you are working for in the eternities.”
A memorial visitation and greet-the-family will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10AM to 12PM at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. At Manell’s request, no formal funeral will be held. Burial will be at the Saint George City Cemetery.