Dudley Maurice Leavitt

Dudley Maurice Leavitt passed away April 9, 1999 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born July 17, 1913 in Bunkerville, Nev. to Dudley Henry and Mary Hafen Leavitt. Dudley graduated from Dixie College and attended the University of Nevada at Reno, where he played basketball. He also played trumpet in the band. He served an LDS mission to England from 1935-1938. He married Evy Rean Cox in May, 1939. She passed away in 1949. On April 9, 1951, he married Helen Scoggins in the Salt Lake Temple. Dudley was an insurance salesman with Beneficial Life Insurance Co. and will be remembered for his years of service. He also was associated with Del Rich Real Estate. As an active member of the LDS church, Dudley served in many capacities, including bishop of the Boulder City, Nev. Ward for five years. He was also active in the Kiwanis Club, as well as being a member of the Masters Singers. Dudley is survived by his wife Helen and nine children: Bonnie (Henry) Cook of Ft. Smith, Ark., Martha Leavitt of Bountiful, Utah, Sue (John) Thompson of Branson, Mo., Kathie Baldwin of Cedar City, Utah, Berne (Jan) Leavitt of Las Vegas, Nev., Valeri (Terry) Witbeck of Columbus, Ga., Coby (Carol) Leavitt of Sandy, Utah, Trieste (Karl) Bentley of Price, Utah, Dolene Leavitt of Las Vegas, Nev.; 32 grandchildren; two sisters: Mary Frehner and Charity Rowley; two brothers: Melvin Leavitt and Francis Leavitt. He was preceded in death by one son: Carrick; sisters: Juanita Brooks, Daisy Reber, Aura Allen, and Eva Miles; one brother, Laurel Leavitt. At Dudley's request, there will be no services. His family wishes to thank all who helped make his final days easier; in particular, the members of Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury & Beard Mortuary of St. George, Utah.