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In Loving Memory Barbara Ann Pete Chavez 12/11/1934 - 11/8/2009 Cedar City- Barbara Ann Pete Chavez- Passed away November 8, 2009.  Barbara was born 12/11/1934 in Cedar City, UT. To Jimmy and Josephine Napoleon Pete.  She attended school in Iron County.  She married Leo Shepherd Sr. and had five Children together. They later divorced.  Barbara was remarried to Little Eagles Chavez. Barbara is a long time resident of Cedar City, a full time homemaker.  She is an LDS Church member and in The Native American Senior Citizens. She enjoyed attending all Pow-Wows and traditional ceremonies.  She liked to sew, read and do bead work.  She also was a talented artist. She is survived by her three Children; Alex (Tilda) Shepherd, Cedar City, Ila Faye (Kelly) Rowser, Millville, UT. Leo Shepherd Jr., Cedar City. Her Sister; Rita(James)Walker of Enoch, UT., 19 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brothers; Woodrow Pete Sr. and Grant Pete. Sisters: Helen Bohanan, Children; Laurel Ann, Cleo Shepherd, Grandchildren; Caitlynn and Alexander Shepherd. There will be a traditional half night sing Tues. November 10, 2009 at the Paiute Tribal Building Gym, Also an all night sing Wed November 11, 2009 starting at 7:00 PM. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 12, 2009, also held at the Paiute Tribal Gym. There will be a viewing prior to services at the Gym.  Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery.  Thank you to the local Hospitals VVMC and DRMC and IHC of Murray, UT.  Paiute Tribal Health Dept., and all family and friends, Pamela Claymore, also thank you to PITU for their love and support for our Mother.  Arrangements entrusted to Swindlehurst Funeral Home, Cedar City. Condolences may be sent to www.swindlehurstfuneralhome.com.

Online Condolences From: allan olds   littlefield az Relationship:  aquaintence alex so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she has gone on to a better place Sent:  11/11/2009 From: Sandra John   St.George Utah Relationship:  niece It is not always easy to say the right words to ease the pain, just know I have been thinking of you all during this difficult time. It was hard to sit back and miss the funeral, I would have liked to have seen her just one more time, and just be there for all of you. Memories of her voice, and how she prounced my name was special to me. No one ever could say it like she did. I stood in awe of her presence when she was around, sometimes I didn't know if it was appropriate to laugh or just keep quiet, I kept quiet. She just had that look that kept me guessing. I often wondered why I never took the initiative to know her better. What I knew, is that I loved her. I will miss seeing her around our favorite place, the DI, here in St. George. Piling junk in our carts to cart home, believing someone might need what we purchased. Oh well. Your not alone in all this event. Mom (Nevada Smokey) used to say before she passed on, "What you see before you, is not the me you knew, it is just a shell, the real me is gone". Both your Mother and Mine were one of a kind. Just hope that I will do as good as they did. I must go now, when I see you, I hope that it will be on a more happier event. Take care, I send our family prayers your way. Sent:  11/12/2009 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page