Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Til We Meet Again, Sister Cardwell



Sister Kaye Cardwell passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 23, 2018 after many years of suffering since her diagnosis in 1993 of scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, a chronic connective tissue disease. She leaves behind her husband Mike Cardwell, her two daughters, a son, 14 grandchildren and 2 "greats" but her family always said her favorite family members were her two pugs - Thelma and Louise. 
A visitation is scheduled at the Vintage Clubhouse on Tuesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. – noon followed by the dedication of the grave at Tonaquint cemetery.

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Adieu, Sister Ruth Anderson

Our beautiful and ever-stylish Sister Ruth Bodon Anderson, 91, passed from this life on Monday evening, May 21 at The Meadows where she has been living for the past several months. 

She was born February 14, 1927 to Henry and Rosina Bodon in Stuttgart, Germany. She went on to become was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She married to Erwin Dussling in January 1947, and they had one daughter, Renata.

She was widowed in 1951 and in 1953 left her home country and traveled to Salt Lake City with her daughter, because her parents and siblings had moved there previously and she wanted to be close to her family. She and her daughter lived for three years with her sister, Charlotte Schneider and family. During this time, Ruth learned to speak English and became a U.S. citizen, studied data entry and was employed for more than 30 years at Kennecott Copper.

In 1956, she met and married Bill Anderson. They shared their love of music and singing. Ruth and Bill both had beautiful voices. They both sang in choirs and many family and social functions. In 2004, Ruth and Bill moved to St. George, Utah to be close to their daughter.

Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding several positions and making many lifelong friends.  Until her health slowed her down, Ruth enjoyed music, reading, traveling and adored spending time with family and friends. She was always a compassionate and generous person, giving love and service to all those around her. 


Ruth will be missed by those who knew and loved her but will always be remembered for her famous Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake, amazing soprano singing voice, her fashion sense and sweet smile. There was no funeral in St. George but a memorial service was held in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 4. Condolences may be sent to Renata and Ken Young, 833 W. 3100 South, St. George, UT 84790.