Alice Tullis

Alice M. Robinson Tullis was born March 8, 1922 in Parowan, UT to Arthur H. Robinson and Marietta Applegate Robinson. She passed away on March 12, 2013 in Beaver at the age of 91. Alice celebrated her 91st birthday with many family members last Friday, March 8th. She was the third of ten children. She married Richard H. Tullis on December 26, 1939. They were sealed in the St. George temple in 1953.Alice is survived by children Joyce Barton (Lynn " deceased) of WY, Jim of AZ, Gayle Lister (LaMar) of Parowan, Rhonda Warren (Elliot) of Parowan and her brother Mark Robinson (LaFawn) of Cedar City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, son Larry, great-grandson Kaysen Lister, as well as brothers Lonald, Mark, Howard, Floyd, Bob, Willis, and Sisters Beth, Joyce Marie, and Sandra. She has 19 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren with one on the way, and 12 great-great grandchildren with one on the way.Early in her marriage she lived in Wyoming and worked as a ranch cook. From there they moved for a few years to Roy, Utah and then came back to Parowan where they stayed. Alice worked as a seamstress at Coleman Company for 25 years. Together with her husband they managed Woodys Caf in Beryl for several years. She was also a cook for Nicks Truck Stop (in Parowan), Parowan Caf, Iron County Rest Home, and Parowan Dairy Freeze. She farmed alongside her husband in Parowan Valley raising animals and a few crops. She was always busy with working and family. Her greatest joy in life was her family.She was a member of the Red Hill Wranglers and a 4-H teacher. Her hobbies included quilting, painting, crocheting, and sewing. She often made clothing for her children, sometimes at a moments notice. She made quilts for new babies; the last she made at age 90.Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parowan 3rd & 4th Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, March 15, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 11:30-12:30 p.m., both at the church. Interment will be held in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.