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1928
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2017
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Kline Irons Obituary
Cedar City
Our beloved father and grandfather, Elmo Kline Irons, age 88, passed away on May 3, 2017 in Cedar City after an extended illness. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 16, 1928. His parents are Elmo LeRoy Irons and Leona Blackham Irons of Moroni, Utah.
Kline enjoyed many activities in his life. He served as the Student Body President of Moroni High School. He competed on the basketball and swimming teams. He was also an active member of Future Farmers of America. He spent many years raising cattle, thinning sugar beets and taking care of his father's farm. He married his high school sweetheart Lula Thomas of Wales, Utah on January 20, 1948 in the Manti Temple. They moved to Cedar City in 1955 where they lived for over 60 years. He was always a very hard worker. He worked at the Iron Mountain Mine, Blackburn Construction and Bradshaw Chevrolet.
Kline will always be remembered for his generous heart, clear blue eyes and his wonderful Dutch oven cooking. One of the sweetest experiences of his life was to serve in the St. George Temple for more than 20 years with his dear wife. They considered it their Friday date night. Kline served in many church callings including Ward Clerk, Sunday School President, Elder's Quorum President and as a counselor in the Bishopric. Kline and Lula were called on a mission to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1995. Their assignment was to make microfilm copies of all the records in the Pittsburgh County Court House. Which they did in record time because they made such a good team.
Kline is preceded in death by his wife Lula Thomas Irons, sister Marcella Livingston Zabriskie, brother in laws, Norman Heaton and MacNeil Boyter. He is survived by his 3 children Paul (Terry) Irons, Jane (Curt) Neilson of Cedar City, Utah and Colleen (Gary) Nakken of Orem, Utah, and 11 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchild and 5 siblings Vaughn (Connie) Thomas, Rhea (Keith) Campbell, Richard (Ruth) Thomas, Alta Boyter, Betty (Roger) Jensen.
We would like to express our thanks to the medical staff at the Beehive Home, Marie Prince, Iron County Home Health, Ethan, Hannah, Donna and Erica Alliance Hospice for the caring and compassionate service.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the LDS Church located at 500 W 400 N Cedar City, Utah. Visitation will be held Friday May 12, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Southern Utah Mortuary 190 N 300 W Cedar City, Utah and from 11:30 to 12:30 PM at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com
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Maureen Robb Holyoak
May 12, 2017
Paul, Jane and Colleen
I am so sorry to hear and read about the passing of your dad. He was a great man and I loved your parents. They were fun to be around and I know they raised a wonderful family. Living on 1150 West had the best people to be around. I am so sorry I could not make it to funeral. I would have loved to express my sympathy and love to you all and to see you. We just got home from our mission and I have been sick ever since.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joyce (Sandberg) Page
May 12, 2017
Paul, Jane and Colleen,
I was so sorry to hear of you Dad's passing. It's hard to let our parents go even when we know how happy they are to be together again.
What a blessing it was to grow up on 1150. I have such good memories of your parents. I wish we could have just a little glimpse of of that great reunion on the other side.
What a wonderful family you have. That says so much about your wonderful parents.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kurt Lambeth
May 11, 2017
Brett Irons:
Kline was a good man and did many good things for the renegades of the Sixth ward. He and Lula will be missed. He was cool. Hope you are well.
Kurt Lambeth
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Denise Cook
May 10, 2017
Colleen, Jane and Paul,
Mom told me about your dad this morning and my first thought was what a happy reunion for your sweet parents.
Growing up across the street, your family was a big part of my life. I so appreciate the time spent in your home as Colleen and I palled around.
May your memories of good times spent be a sweet balm to your tender hearts at this time.
Remember the ragged old work boots that were passed around each Christmas between the Iron's, Ence's and Prisbrey's---each year looking a little different? Good memory.
Denise Cook (Prisbrey)
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