LeGrande Stratton FawcettSt. GeorgeLeGrande Stratton Fawcett passed away from this earthly life and returned to his Heavenly Father surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was born on June 2, 1939 to Melvin C. and Letha S. Fawcett.He spent most of his childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah before moving to St. George as a teenager. After high school he married Sandra Reber. They later divorced.LeGrande was a hardworking man and he owned and operated a few glass companies in St. George. Everyone knew him as "Faus". He was a kind loving man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He had a love for horses, hunting, sports, and the great outdoors. He loved to do a little prospecting and he always knew where all the rocks he had came from and what kind they were. LeGrande was an active volunteer fireman for many years until he retired after which he became an honorary member. He was a member of the St. George Lion's Club for as long as his kids can remember. He never missed a Thursday night Lion's Club meeting or the annual Lion's Dixie Roundup which he dearly loved. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Connie Mitchell of St. George, Cathy Schmutz of Oak City, Shelley Fawcett (Carol Hunter) of Ogden and Jeff (Trish) Fawcett of St. George; longtime girlfriend, Leita Stevens; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and sisters: LaRee Laub, Letha Dawn Potts and Aneita (Neal) Millett. He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Neil Schmutz; grandson, Kevin Mitchell; and sister, Doreen Fawcett.Funeral services will held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held at the mortuary Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, prior to services, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.