Antone Fife Obituary (1919

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on April 26, 2012 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on May 5, 1919 to Samuel Leigh Fife and Lettie May Dalley in Cedar City, UtahTone enjoyed tending to his garden every year and had a deep fondness for horses, including a lifelong dream to attend the Kentucky Derby. In his youth, Tone played basketball for Branch Agricultural College now known as SUU. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, riding his bicycle, and taking care of his yard and livestock. He loved and cared for his neighbors, especially the widows in the neighborhood. He proudly served his country in WWII as a member of the Army and spent his life as a shining example of true patriotism. Tone was also a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving whatever calling the Lord bestowed upon him such as home teaching and teaching Sunday school. Tone truly loved Cedar City and the red hill.Above all, he was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather and great-grandfather. He married his sweetheart, Lynette Halterman, 65 years ago after returning home from WWII, and together they were loving parents to 4 children: Lettie Lorraine, Ryan H., Tona Lynne, and Annette.Antone is survived by his wife, Lynette; daughter Lorraine (Dale); son Ryan (Tawna); daughter Tona Lynne; daughter Annette (Rodney); 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and 1 sister, and grandson, Burke Fife.Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2012 @ 12:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest LDS Ward Church located at 2830 West Cody Drive in Cedar City, Utah. Visitations will be held Monday, May 7, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Southern Utah Mortuary, located at 190 North 300 West in Cedar City, Utah and Tuesday, May 8, 2012 prior to the funeral from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery.The family wishes to thank Kolob Regional and staff for the love and care they extended to Tone. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.