St. George, UT - Hugh Dee Wolsey, age 80 passed away March 27, 2015. Dee, as he was known by friends and family was born September 13, 1934 in Cardston, Alberta to Edna Neilson and Hugh Wolsey. Dee married Nancy Gonder October 1, 1988 in Kent, WA. Dee and Nancy's marriage was sealed in the Seattle LDS Temple on October 28, 1989. Dee graduated from Klickitat High School in Washington State in 1955. Dee loved baseball and played in softball leagues throughout his life. In 1956, Dee was drafted by the New York Yankees and played ball with the Modesto Reds, the Yankee's farm team. Ultimately the life of a professional athlete lost its appeal and Dee was called into service in the U.S. Army. After his Army service Dee landed a job with a propane company in Portland, OR and successfully worked his way up into management, retiring from Suburban Propane in Seattle, WA in 1996. Dee loved the outdoors and living in Southern Utah. Anyone visiting Dee and Nancy's house in Diamond Valley could expect a quad ride in the Dixie Forest, a hike to see the Petroglyphs, and a quiet evening watching the sunset sitting next to Dee on the patio. Dee was a loving husband, father and brother. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children: Karen (Dan) Beauchamp, Brenda Wolsey, Duane (Tracy) Wolsey; step-daughter, Stacy (Dave) Miller; granddaughters: Erin Beauchamp, Erica Wolsey, Michaella and McKinley Terrell; grandsons: Sean and Todd Beauchamp; a great-granddaughter Xiola Beauchamp; sisters: Carol (Joe) Coggins and Edra Richardson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada, Utah and Washington. A step-son, Steve Terrell preceded Dee in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Viewing will be held Wednesday, prior to services, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary. Interment will be in the Veyo City Cemetery immediately following the service. In memory of Dee, his family suggests contributions to the Perpetual Education Fund or Ward Missionary Fund, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Diamond Valley, 1st Ward, St. George, Utah, 84770.