Felice Seegmiller

St. George, Utah, Felice Seegmiller, age 95, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Felice Seegmiller was born in Delta, Utah, on April 2, 1929, to Paulos Byron Lambson and Isabella Smith. Her birth must have brought happiness because she was named Felice: happy, merry, joyful, active, and in love with the world. 

She came to a yours-mine-ours family. Her father ‘s children were Dorothy, Vigil, and Billie. Her mother’s children were Earl, Allen, and Maurice. Together they had Tom, Isabella, and Felice. It was a world of laughter, joy, sorrow, and fears. It was the Depression.

She lived on a farm southeast of Delta until she was six and began school at East Elementary. She attended there until 7th grade, where she went on to Delta High School. She was active in sports: basketball, softball, baseball, science, English, and American Problems. Her school years were good. She was the Vice President of her Senior Class and talked at her graduation.

She went through two years of sadness and grief when her mother passed away and her father disappeared. During her youth she was left to be absorbed into her Aunts’ homes, already crowded.

She received a scholarship to Dixie College and came to St. George with her brother, Tom. She loved college. It was a dream come true. There she met Max Seegmiller, her fist real love, constant companion, and eventual eternal companion. They were married November 23, 1948, in the St. George Temple.

She began working at Snow’s Dress Shop, where she was asked to play on a city league softball team called Western Auto. This lasted until city league was replaced by church ball. However, a city league all-star team was formed. She was asked to play on the Rocky Mountain All-Star team. She played first base and was a pitcher. She pitched for almost 20 years through most of her children’s youth.

She and Max began their family in 1950 with the birth of Tom. Teresa followed in 1951. Then shockingly, she was struck with polio. She was paralyzed from her neck to her toes and wondered if she would live or die. Her goal was to return to playing ball and to take care of her two children. Grandma Seegmiller had just been to Logan, where she had learned the Kenney Method of treating polio: hot packs and hot baths all day and night. She made a promise to herself that she would beat that demon and return to the things she loved. From September 1952 to September 1953 she battled and then walked again. She was able to put on her softball uniform and walk out on the field with her team.

She wondered if she would be able to have more children because of her health difficulties. They were blessed by the birth of Stan, followed by Jana, Brad, and Craig.

She was kept busy by her kid’s school activities, sports, and farm work. She spent countless hours working alongside Max at the farm. Church work was also a blessing. She served 20 years in the primary and served in the Young Women Presidency in the stake and ward. She was a camp and athletic director, Relief Society Secretary, and teacher of Mother’s Education and Spiritual Living, In the presidency, and as the president. She loved every minute the Lord gave her to serve others. These years were precious to her.

Music brought great happiness to her life. It started with singing a solo in the 7th grade. Then followed by duets, trios, quartets, choir, Singing Mothers, and Melody Moms for 39 years.

Now she comes to the end of a perfect day and looks forward to meeting her Savior, her beloved husband, Max, and her family that went on before her. Shed a few tears, if you must. Share memories of happy times we have had together. Every time you see a flower, an alfalfa field, happy homes, or children or each other, share love and friendship and think of her. Most of all think of your Savior’s love, charity, and sacrifice and feel peace and serenity. 

Felice is survived by 6 children and their spouses: Tom (Tammy); Teresa (Barry); Stan (Teresa); Jana (Kevin); Brad (Carole); Craig (Jeannette); 32 grandchildren, 125 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Max, her parents, her siblings, and many other wonderful family members.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the St. George East Stake Center (across the street from the St. George Temple). Services will begin at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 at the same location. An additional viewing will be held Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary.

The services will be live-streamed at the following link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCjC2i8nvbw3JRL1obEsz2zg/live

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to visit Felice’s obituary page and share memories at www.SpilsburyMortuary.com