Barbara Esplin

Barbara Adams Esplin passed away on February 23, 2022 in Cedar City, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Cedar City, Utah to Ralph and Ireta Adams. Barbara married Garth Wendell Esplin on June 10, 1949, later solemnized in the St. George Temple. They raised 6 children.

Barbara was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in many capacities but her favorite calling was teaching primary. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening. Red roses were her favorite.

Her family was her number one priority. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. She had the opportunity to raise her granddaughter, Brittiny. She was close to her nephew and niece, John Logan and Renee Rawlings.

Barbara is survived by her children Robert Esplin (Shelley) of Cedar City, UT, Gayle Esplin of Cedar City, UT, Jennifer Alger (Don Ray) of Cedar City, UT, Janice Oviatt (Jim) of Ivins, UT, Jackie Blake (Randy) of Enoch, UT; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Ireta Adams, her husband Garth Esplin, son David W. Esplin, brother Gerald Adams and sister Lola Peshel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11 am at the Cedar 4th Ward Chapel (500 W. 400 N. Cedar City, UT). Viewings will be held on Thursday, March 3rd from 6-8pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W. Cedar City, UT) and Friday March 4th from 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Livestream of the funeral will be available. Online condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org