Daniel Marlo Stones passed away at home on December 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. Throughout his life, Marlo did not seek attention or praise. His greatest treasures were his wife and family.

Marlo was born to Daniel Amasa and Leona Jones Stones in Cedar City, Utah on February 1, 1930, but was raised in Paragonah, Utah.

When Daniel MarloStones and his twin brother Thomas Milo were born on February 1, 1930, in Paragonah, Utah, their father, Daniel, was 32, and their mother, Leona, was 33. He married in Beaver, Utah. He had two children during his marriage. He died on December 28, 2016, in Utah at the age of 86, and was buried in Cedar City, Utah.

He married Betty Easton on May 10, 1951, and was later sealed in the St. George Temple on May 10, 1969. Marlo and Betty had a son, Bruce Marlo, who passed away at the age of 15, and a daughter Brenda.

Marlo was proud to have served in the Air Force during the Korean War and felt a deep love for his country. He was also a volunteer firefighter in Cedar City for many years. Marlo worked over 30 years as an electrician for the Utah International iron mine west of Cedar City. He also worked for Southern Utah University for 10 years and loved his time there.

Marlo found great pleasure playing golf and being in the outdoors, especially while hunting and fishing. He also loved doing yard work and was known for having one of the greenest, best manicured lawns in town and always maintained a spotless yard. Marlo and Betty completed a mountain cabin at Panguitch Lake and loved spending time there.

Marlo was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many positions, including Ward Clerk, Counselor in the bishopric, Stake Young Mens President, Stake High Council, and Bishop. He and Betty also served as church service missionaries at the Bishops Storehouse.

Marlo was preceded in death by his parents, his son Bruce, his sister Kathleen (Carlyle) Mitchell, and brothers Antone, Thomas Milo (Marion) and James Alan (Kathleen). He is survived by Betty, his loving wife of 65 years, his Daughter Brenda (Eric) Schmutz, 3 grandchildren, Maegan (Doug) Corry, Lindsay Schmutz, and Nicole (Korby) Lunt, and 5 great grandchildren, all of Cedar City.

Funeral service will be held at Cedar City 1st Ward (Rock Church) on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be Monday evening, January 2nd at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W in Cedar City) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Viewing will be held at the mortuary Tuesday morning, January 3rd from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Interment with military rites be at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

Notes from Friends

Aunt Betty, our family will truely miss Uncle Marlo, his great smile and kind heart. He was so fun to talk to and be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brenda, and the rest of the family members. May Father bless you, and showers His angels around all in this time of need. We love you ooddles! Pam & Scott Henderson, Nevada

Dearest Betty and family, we feel saddened at the loss of a great friend and fellow Paragonian. We know both you and Brenda and grandchildren will be missing that guy but he so wanted to go see Bruce. You will be in our hearts and prayers. God Bless - Jack & Sandra Stevens

Dear Bishop and Sister Stones----Thanks to our time at SUU College Stake, we met two of the great and faithful souls in our lives. We have always enjoyed meeting or being with you.....we honor and love you both. (Richard) - Helen Williams

Betty and Brenda,
So sorry to hear of Marlo's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts. - Clark Bishop

Betty,we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. We know he will be missed. We think the world of both of you and send our love and sympathy.
Sincerely, Joe and Lana Sanders