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Obituary Alice Claire Crowther, age 80, lifetime resident of Mesquite, NV, peacefully passed away in her home with her family by her side, June 27, 2020. Claire, daughter of Fay and Lenora Leavitt of Mesquite, grew up and raised her family in her hometown. She was always happiest at home, surrounded by family. She devoted her life to her children and to spoiling her grandchildren. After graduating from Virgin Valley High School, she attended Brigham Young University to study music where she met her sweetheart, Glenn Wintch Crowther of Provo, Utah. They were married in the St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on November 25, 1961. Claire loved music and filled her life and home with singing. She was a talented singer, music director and composer, leaving a living legacy and tradition of music to her posterity. Claire achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Music from Utah State University and her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Utah University. She taught 1st grade at Virgin Valley Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved teaching children and adored and remembered all of her 1st graders with a smile. Claire served in many church and community positions including in presidencies of the Relief Society, Young Women and Primary organizations. She served on the Mesquite Arts Council for many years and was instrumental in bringing music and the arts to the Valley which brought her great joy. Claire is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Wintch Crowther, sisters Peggy Adams and Nedra Wittwer, and brother Jay Leavitt. She is survived by her sisters Lafaye Lee and Carolyn Sommers, children Troy Crowther (Cheryl), Krishyon Young (Tony), Jillette Dayton (Charles), Carolyn Hunter (Daniel), and Gretchen Olsen (Steven), along with 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (PDT) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Littlefield, AZ. The Memorial Service for the family will be held on Friday, July 3rd, at 10am PDT. Live streaming of the Memorial Service may be accessed at this link: The family invites you to leave a message or memory on their guestbook page at www.virginvalleymortuary.com Services Visitation Thursday July 2, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Littlefield LDS Chapel 3260 E. Old Hwy. 91 Littlefield, AZ 86432 Funeral Service Friday July 3, 2020 10:00 AM Live Streamed Online Logandale, NV 89021

Elder Stetson Ludvigson will be serving a mission for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. He has been called to labor in the Indonesia Mission, speaking Indonesian, leaving July 1. Stetson is the son of Jody and Justin Ludvigson of Mesquite 5th Ward. *** Elder Ludvigson received his reassignment to the Dallas, Texas West mission. It is a new mission as of July 1. The Dallas mission was split to East/West this month and just got a new mission President this week.

Elder Logan Anderson Felix Mission: Peru Lima South 2018-2020 Now the missionaries there are working hard to find and teach people using Facebook. Elder Felix Testimony: On my mission I learned a lot of things like; the gift of tongues is real, or the Lord knows exactly where we are and where we will be, and how to teach about the restoration of Christ’s church. But the singular most important and impactful thing I learned in my mission is the love and desire to help the Lord has for his children. I saw countless examples of this love. I felt it for His children in Peru, in church, talking with them on the street, and even riding the bus. I know without a doubt that the love of the Lord for His children is real that he sends every possible opportunity for us to repent daily and return to Him. One of the ways I’ve come to know this is the Book of Mormon. I know what is written in the Book of Mormon is from God and that it testifies of His living son Jesus Christ. There are many other ways like this that help to know that my Heavenly Father loves me and His other children, the greatest of them all is that He sent His only Begotten Son to atone and die for us. I know this to be true along with knowing that this is the true and living Church of Jesus Christ. I am extremely grateful I was sent to the wonderful country of Peru to teach and testify of this. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Elder Riley Waite received his mission call for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Trujillo Peru Mission, Spanish speaking, Riley will began his virtual MTC starting on June 25, 2020. Emily and Stephen Waite of the Bunkerville 1st Ward are his parents. Elder Waite's Testimony: I know that as a young men I am asked to serve a mission and that because I am, I will be blessed immensely for the rest of my life. I know the church is true and that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I am grateful to serve a mission, and can't wait to get started. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Elder Booker Travis Wakefield has been called by The Churh of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Uruguay Montevideo West mission,Spanish speaking. Booker was to attend the MTC in Mexico but will attend the virtual MTC at home starting on June 14, 2020. Richelle and Travis Wakefield of Mesquite 5th Ward are his parents. Elder Booker Wakefield Testimony: I know that the Church is true! I know that Jesus Christ came to this Earth to atone for our sins and to make a way for us to return to live with our Father in Heaven. I know that Joseph Smith restored the gospel in its fullness in these latter days, and that we have living prophets on the Earth today. I know that it’s my duty to share this glad news to the world, where ever that may be! I’m excited to serve. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Elder Emmanuel Navarro-Gonzales will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been called to the Peru Lima West Mission, Spanish language. Due to the COVID-19, Elder Emmanuel Navarro-Gonzales has been reassigned to the Tennessee Nashville Mission, starting June 25, 2020. Jose Navarro-Ramirez and Ana Gonzalez-Ruelas are his parents. Elder Emmanuel Navarro-Gonzale Testimony: Although I may have not been acquainted with my Father in Heaven and my Savior until later in my life, I know with surety that they both live to help me and everyone on this earth find joy. The loving relationship that I have with my Father and Savior is something that I would not trade for any earthly possessions. The undying love that They show me gives me hope that I will one day be able to return to Their presence. I know that Jesus Christ died and atoned for the sins of everyone who will ever exist upon this earth. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church of Jesus Christ upon this earth. I know that with the help of Heavenly Messengers and divine help from the Lord Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith was able to translate the Book of Mormon and begin the Restoration of the Final Dispensation of the Lord's Church before His Second Coming. I'm very grateful to be deemed worthy to be an emissary of the Lord Jesus Christ to spread His Gospel. And I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Elder Dylan Wilson has returned to the mission field after a two month intermission. He is currently assigned to serve in the Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Mission. Elder Wilson was called to the Australia Brisbane Mission. He began his service in the Arizona Tucson Mission awaiting his visa. He then moved to Australia where he served for six months before returning home due to COVID-19. Elder Wilson is the son of Marshelle & Jaydel Wilson of Mesquite 2nd Ward.

Sister Sage Bundy has received her call to serve for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the California San Bernardino Mission. She will begin her virtual MTC experience in Utah at her Grandmother's house on June 17. On July 7, 2020, she will be in the California San Bernardino Mission. Sage is the daughter of Ryan and Angie Bundy of the Mesquite 6th Ward. In Sage's words: I am so so grateful for the opportunity that I have to serve a mission. It’s something that I’ve been working towards for a long time. I know that God lives and that He loves all of His children infinitely and unconditionally and I can’t wait to share that knowledge with the people of California! I truly feel so blessed that the gospel is a part of my life and I hope that I can successfully share that same happiness with others.

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters, In a normal world I would be home this beautiful Sabbath day unwinding from a wonderful stake conference. I would be remembering the beautiful music, the powerful testimonies and the overwhelming outpouring of the Spirit. I would be overwhelmed by the emotions of how grateful I am for such wonderful people in the Mesquite Nevada Stake. Instead, I find myself being just a little wound up instead of unwinding. While I was reflecting this morning and having a little bit of a pity party, I realized that I have been casual in my scripture study and my ministering activities. I found myself feeling a little distance from my Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. As I was reflecting on what I could do, a quote from President Spencer W. Kimball came to mind. “I find that when I get casual in my relationships with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening and no divine voice is speaking, that I am far, far away. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the distance narrows and the spirituality returns. I find myself loving more intensely those whom I must love with all my heart and mind and strength, and loving them more, I find it easier to abide their counsel.” I put it to the test and it works. Sometimes it seems we take the scriptures and the words of the living prophets too much for granted because we do not fully appreciate how rare a thing it is to possess them, and how blessed we are because we do have them. We seem to have settled so comfortably into our experiences in this world and become so accustomed to hearing the gospel taught among us that it is hard for us to imagine it could ever have been otherwise. Today we’re living in a time of spiritual darkness. I’ve been trying to discover for myself what I could learn from this COVID-19 time. Heber C. Kimball, while serving as a counselor to Brigham Young made the following prophecy: “The time will come when no man nor woman will be able to endure on borrowed light. Each will have to be guided by the light within himself. … cleave to it, that when the trying time comes you may not stumble and fall.” For me, this time of quarantine was given by a loving Heavenly Father who wanted me to strengthen my faith in Him even if I had to do it all by myself. Happily for me in my life I’ve had wonderful examples and role models that have shared their light with me. Most of those “light sharers” live in this valley. One was a coach who stopped me in the church hall to reassure me that the Book of Mormon was true. Most were the unspoken testimonies of selfless service. Another was a fearless leader who shuttled rowdy boys from one scout camp to another, and along way taught me that prayers ought not to be simply given, but should be pleadings to a loving Heavenly Father. They have helped me gather light for dark times. Now I need to use that light that was borrowed for so many years and make it my own, and maybe share a little of my own. My dear brothers and sisters, we pray that we will be worshiping together very soon. As we wait for the go ahead - let us take this time gather all the borrowed light that we have and make it our own. We are all familiar with Joseph Smith’s prophetic words: “The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done” I love you. Thank you for your patience and long-suffering. I am overwhelmed by the emotions of how grateful I am for such wonderful people in the Mesquite Nevada Stake. President David J. Anderson

Elder Josh Abbott is back home in Bunkerville after serving his honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He. served in the Washington Spokane mission from August 2018 to May 2020. Welcome home Elder! In his own words... I love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and know that it is true. I know that Jesus Christ lives, Joseph Smith was a prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Book of Mormon is true, and Russell M Nelson is the Lords prophet on the earth today! I learned so many things on my mission, but one of the biggest lessons I learned was to be patient and love others. These Christlike attributes have changed my life forever. I will be leaving to Dallas for work on Saturday and when I return I will attend BYU to pursue a career in anesthesia.

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