St. George, Utah - Jo Telesco, 79, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother began her journey in heaven Saturday evening at Dixie Regional Medical Center. After a 10 year battle with ovarian cancer she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1937 in Ft. Collins, CO to Glenn and Lee Ann Vaughn. She married Daniel Telesco on November, 30 1957 in Evergreen, CO.

She is survived her husband, Daniel; daughter, Andrea and her sons: Paul, Martin and John; son, Daniel, his wife, Chizuko and son, Ken; son, Greg; son, Gary, his wife Tracy and sons: Marcus and Nicholas, and daughters Josephine and Trinity; son, Chris, his wife Robin, and daughters: Jessica and Summer; and dog, Mikey. Also survived are several cousins and nieces.

Jo is a graduate of Sterling High school where she was Homecoming Queen. She later graduated from St. Anthony's Hospital nursing program in Denver, CO with her LPN. She has been a long time resident of Utah where she worked at several hospitals and clinics in Salt Lake City. She enjoyed traveling, in particular her time in Hawaii and sacred sites around the world, playing Pinochle with husband and friends, cooking, spending time with family, and attending church activities.

Jo was always quick with a prayer for those in need. She was devoted to her faith and lived her life fulfilling God's grace with extraordinary love, kindness and charity. She was an outstanding mother and grandmother, extremely devoted to her children and grandchildren. Her deep spiritual belief manifested itself in her generosity to not only her family but those in need.

A Rosary will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A Funeral Mass to be held at 12:00 p.m. at the St. George Catholic Church located at 259 West 200 North. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in her name.

We would like to acknowledge the healthcare professionals at Dixie Regional Medical Center who provided great care for her during her final days.