St George, Utah - - - Spencer T. Winn
St George - Spencer Tanner Winn, passed away peacefully at his home in St George, Utah on Thursday, July 18, 2013 with loved ones by his side. He was 92 years old. He was born October 7, 1920 in Nephi, Utah to William Stanley and Flora Tanner Winn. He married Thora Palmer on April 20, 1942 in the LDS Logan Utah Temple.
Spencer was a faithful and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout his whole life. He was called to serve in the California Mission and did so with honor. Among many other callings, he served as Bishop of the Preston Fourth Ward, on the High Council, and as an Ordinance worker in the Logan Temple. The calling he most fondly remembered was that of serving as a dance instructor with his wife, Thora.
Spencer loved to golf, ride horses, camp, and hunt. He always enjoyed doing these activities with his sons, friends, and other family members. His family was the most important part of his life and they all loved laughing at his many stories. He was always a wonderful person with whom to spend time. He was a trusted friend, whose engaging personality was most enjoyable.
He is survived by his children Beverlee (F.L. "Tom") Thomas, St George, UT; Kristine (Jerry) Twiggs, St George, UT; Vance (Loni) Winn, Orem, UT; Robert (Julie) Winn, Las Vegas, NV; 37 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thora, a son Gerry Winn, a daughter Marilyn Green, a son Kevin Winn, and a grandson, Will Thomas.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 North State Street in Preston, Idaho with Bishop Jeff Palmer conducting. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East in Preston and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com