Roy Jeffrey "Jeff" Musselman
1963-2010
Our beloved Jeff, Roy Jeffrey Musselman, died November 15, 2010 at the age of 47 in the Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, from complications of encephalitis and pneumonia.
Jeff was born June 30, 1963 to Roy Benjamin "Ben" and Hope Goble Musselman at Nephi, Utah. He was the second of five sons. Jeff was born a fighter, being born 39 days early. He was small but never had to be in an incubator. It didn't take him long to start growing and grew into a strong young man with a big heart.
When Jeff was born, his family was living in Moab, Utah. But his dad moved them to Castle Dale while he and his mom were still in Nephi. From there they lived in Grantsville, Murray, Granger, and Nephi before moving to Monticello in July of 1966.
Jeff spent most of his school years in Monticello except for four years while they lived in Moab. Jeff graduated from Monticello High School on May 21, 1981. During his school years he made many close friends and was well liked by his teachers. In high school he was Charlie Brown in the school play of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," Junior Prom chairman and King of the Prom, and Student Body Activity Chairman as a senior.
Jeff attended Utah Technical College of Provo, Orem Campus, graduating with a Certificate of Collision Repair, in June 1983. Jeff returned to Monticello to work for Alan's Body Shop for about a year. Jeff was very particular with his body work and painting and completed on his own beautiful paint jobs. He painted his yellow Chevy red, his Z28 Camero and Benny's Camero. Car repair hot rods and painting continued to be one of his passions.
In 1984 Jeff moved to St. George, Utah, where his brother Ronnie was living. He worked for Young's Machine Big A Auto Parts. It was in St. George that he met the love of his life, Roberta Lee Anderson who was attending Dixie College. They were married April 5, 1985 at Alamosa, CO. Almost a year later, March 27, 1986, their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple.
Jeff and Roberta moved back to Monticello July 1987 to begin work as an apprentice plumber with his dad, Ben, at Monticello Plumbing and Heating. Jeff became a journeyman plumber in 1994 and continued working with his dad.
June 4, 1992 Jeff and Roberta were blessed with a son Kyle Jeffrey Musselman, bringing a new joy to their life. How Jeff loved his son. He took him motorcycling, working with the backhoe, camping, sledding and all the fun boy stuff.
Jeff served in many church callings, temple worker, primary teacher, nursery leader, Sunday school teacher and member of the Elders Quorum.
Jeff also became an EMT, running with the Monticello Ambulance for four years.
Jeff contracted encephalitis August of 1998 at the age 35 and became unable to work or care for himself. The last few years he resided at Vista Grande Care Center in Cortez, CO.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 25 years, Roberta Lee Musselman; son Kyle Jeffrey Musselman 18 years; parents Ben and Hope Musselman; brothers, Kary Ray (Sheila) of St. George, Ronnie Dwayne (Tamie), Kedric Lloyd (Pauline), and Benjamin Rusty (Marcie), all of Monticello; Roberta's parents, Joel and Dora Gay Anderson of Alamosa, CO. and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Ross Andrew "Rusty" and Lillie Bell Musselman, and Lloyd Reginald and Erma Goble; Uncle Andrew Robert Musselman and great-nephew, Joshua Boudin Johnson.
Funeral services were held November 20, 2010 at the Monticello North LDS Chapel. Internment at the Monticello Cemetery.
Thank you,
The family of Jeff Musselman would like to express their thanks to the many people of Monticello for the continued support, and acts of kindness during the twelve years. We appreciate and love all of you. Also at the time of his passing we again want to thank family, friend and loved ones for the concern shown to us through the offerings of love, support, food and again your kindness.
Thank you very much.
Roberta and Kyle
Ben and Hope
Kary and Sheila
Ronnie and Tamie
Benny, Marcie
and families
Joel and Dora Gay and family
Donald C. Gage
1930-2010
Donald C. Gage was born on March 20, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, to Frances E. Gage and Anna E. Breeze. He died November 28, 2010 at Central Valley Medical Center in Nephi, Utah. He is survived by his wife Anna, son, Donald Gage, daughter, Sharon Martin, and daughter Christina Taylor.
Donald lived in Bakersfield, California, where he worked for many years for the North of the River Water District. After retirement, he and Anna, moved to Nephi, Utah, to be closer to family. They have loved living in Nephi, and thank their many friends for all of their kindnesses.
