LaVon Erwin, 97, passed away February 28, 2003 in St. George, UT. She was born January 16, 1906 in Malad, ID to George Jones and Nellie Griffin Williams. She married Edward L. Hess, March 31, 1928 in Malad. They later divorced.

She graduated from Malad High School and worked for her aunt. She married and had one daughter. In 1938 the family moved to American Falls, ID to manage The Indian Springs Natatorium. World War Ii found LaVon in Salt Lake City, UT working at Hill Field for the duration. They moved back to American Falls and she worked at the Log Cabin Café for many years.

She married Glenn Erwin, November 17, 1960 and moved to Aberdeen, ID where they operated The pastime. Glenn died in December, 1972 and LaVon went to work at the Trading Post. In 1987 she retired to St. George to live with her daughter. She loved to crochet when she wasn’t working and delighted in attending her family reunion each year.

She is survived by her daughter, Maryellen Vaughan; four grandchildren: Barbara (Rob) Bonner, Kathryn Vaughan, Nancy (David) Dean and James Vaughan; four great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; a brother, Elden Williams and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services will be held at Falls View Cemetery, American Fallsl, March 7, 2003. A celebration of life will follow services at the Melody Lanes in American Falls.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of The Kolob Care Center and to The Utah Heritage Hospice for the support and excellent care given to LaVon. Services under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary.