Jane Imlay Obituary (1931

Jane L. Melling Imlay, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 15th in Washington, Utah at the home of her daughter Annette. She was born July 23, 1931 to Genevieve Dover Melling and Raymond Melling in Cedar City, Utah. She was the second of three children and only girl. Jane was raised in Cedar City and lived on 100 East most of her life. She married Kenneth "Derol" Imlay on July 13, 1948 in Parowan, Utah. Later solemnized in the St. George Temple. They were blessed with four children: Kenneth, Annette, Mark and Lewis. Jane was as active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in a variety of ward and stake positions. She had a strong testimony and was a great example to all who knew her. Jane and her husband, Derol, served a full time Employment Mission. Jane loved the temple and went there often. She loved family history and kept a great journal. Jane was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and loved serving there. She worked for State Bank of Southern Utah for many years and made many friends there. Jane loved to gather with family and friends for dinners, picnics, holidays, church events, and at the cabin. She was a good gardener and loved to grow plants and flowers, She was a master with floral arrangements. She always kept busy doing things like knitting, sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She will be missed. Jane is survived by her children Annette Foremaster (Howard) of Washington, UT; Mark Imlay (LynAnn) of New Harmony, UT; Lewis Imlay (Jean) of Washington, UT; daughter-in-law Chris Imlay of Cedar City, UT; brother Don Ray (Ruth), brother-in-law Marlowe Imlay; sisters-in-law Pat Imlay and MaryLou Melling; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her son Kenneth Imlay, daughter-in-law Valerie Imlay, grandson Dallin Ellsworth, brother Robert, brother-in-law Dellas Imlay, sister-in-law Joy Imlay, granddaughter infant Imlay, and great granddaughter Landree Hatch. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11:00 am at the LDS Rock Church (75 East Center, Cedar City). Viewings will be Tuesday, March 24th from 6-8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 25th from 9:30-10:30 am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City). Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.