John Barnes Van Ausdal

Ivins, Utah. John Barnes Van Ausdal 80, passed away peacefully July 18, 2015. He was born 21 July 1934 in Leland Utah, son of Julius Arthur Van Ausdal and Othelia Bradford. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ann Jolley, children: Norma Jean Morrow, Michael (Lynette) Van Ausdale, Peggy Van Ausdal, Dennis Van Ausdal, LeAnn (Mark) Browning, Brett (Trisha) Van Ausdal, Necole (Ron) Babcock and Janice (Rod) Detterich; sisters, Joan (Sherl) Petro and Rhoda Ann Strasburg; a brother, William (DeAnne)Van Ausdal; sisters-in-law, Ida Van Ausdal, Cheryl Van Ausdal, and Sharon Van Ausdal; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters: Shirley Skinner, Rowenia Openshaw, Elizabeth (Beth) Larsen, and Jean Kaze; and his brothers, Kenneth Dean and Julius Max Van Ausdal. John grew up in Santaquin, UT and attended Payson High School. He joined the Navy spending time in Midway Island, Hawaii, and California where he met his first wife Jean Shubert (Div). He was also a Navy Seabee. After leaving the Navy he moved to Utah working at various driving and construction jobs. While paving roads near Bryce Canyon UT, he met his forever companion, Shirley Ann Jolley. He was a gunsmith and loved to talk about makes and models with any who was willing to sit down and talk awhile. He retired from Hill Air Force Base as a vehicle operator and moved to Ivins Utah in 1994. John loved children. He liked to sit on the back row in church just so he could see all the little children as they came in. John was well known for his excellent bread. He loved to give it to others. It was a privilege for him to provide the sacrament bread last year. John loved good music, especially piano and Cello. He loved the outdoors. His favorite job was a hiking guide at Red Mountain Resort. He enjoyed interacting with guests from across the country and telling them about the amazing scenery here. He became an avid organic gardener, making compost tea to spray on the lawns and garden. He was always trying out new ideas. We express our deep appreciation to Southern Utah Home and Health Care and Hospice (Encompass) for their dedicated and compassionate service and to the many friends and family who came by to cheer him up. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Ivins 1st Ward Chapel, 290 E. 1060 S., Ivins, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will precede the funeral from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Ivins City Cemetery. You may share memories and condolences at www.serenitystg.com.

John Barnes Van Ausdal

July 21, 1934 - July 18, 2015