Arlon Huntsman Obituary (1915

Arlon Cannon Huntsman, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend left this earthly existence December 21, 2010. He was at his home in New Harmony Utah, a place he truly loved. His wish to die at home was honored by his family and friends. He was born March 26, 1915 in Saint George, Utah to Theresa Cannon Huntsman and Lamond Welcome Huntsman. His friends called him Cannon. He often stated he was born of goodly parents, from strong, hard working pioneer stock. He grew up in and around Enterprise, Utah.He attended school in Enterprise for his elementary and high school education. He attended Dixie College in St. George, Utah where he met his beautiful and talented sweetheart, Mamie Grant. She also was boarding in and attending school in St. George, Utah. They were married in the Saint George Temple March 13, 1935. She passed on in her eternal progression September 30, 1992. He later met and married Nina M. Goodwin, also in the Saint George Temple. She assisted with his care until the end.Cannon was always known to be a hard worker, reliable and capable in all he did. He was a rancher, livestock man and carpenter. He worked on the Interstate 15 as it was being built, the second Cedar High School building, Valley View Center and many homes and structures in and around Iron County. He formed a Carpenter's Union in Cedar City and was the president for many years. He partnered with his father in law, Roy Grant running cattle in New Harmony, Grant's Ranch and wintering them in Harrisburg. It was his great honor to be selected as the Forest Service Range Manager of the year. This was the life he loved.He was a member of he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a true believer in Christ and his Gospel. He honored his Priesthood and felt to be called to the positions he held in the church. He was a counselor in many Bishoprics, a Bishop, home teacher and taught the Gospel Doctrine class for many years. One of the most choice callings to him was as a Temple Ordinance worker.He is survived by his wife, Nina, three children; Brenda Clark of West Jordan UT, Vickey LeFevre (Robert) Stockton MO, Ned Huntsman (Jana) New Harmony, 4 sisters, 13 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.The family wishes to thank the friends of Hospice Alliance for their loving care and tender mercies to our father. Faylynn, Corinne, Ethan, words cannot express our love and appreciation for what you have done for us.He was a man of dignity and principles, never bending in what he believed in. You always knew what to expect from him. He had a lifetime of knowledge spanning the change of a century, knew and understood so many things that we who are left behind will never ever achieve. We will miss him-- if there are horses in heaven we wish him Godspeed and say to him "Ride, Cowboy, Ride"!Funeral services will be held in New Harmony at the LDS Ward house on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 11 am. A viewing will be held Monday morning at the church in New Harmony from 9:30 until time of the services. Internment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.