Mary Ellen Harter

St. George, Utah- Mary Ellen Harter, beloved of wife of Alan Raymond Harter (deceased), and mother of five (5) passed away peacefully at her residence in St. George, Utah on February 7, 2026.

Mary was born on October 15, 1938, to parents Donald and Helen Mathews in Watsonville, California.  Shortly thereafter, her family relocated to Cedar City, Utah, where she remained up and until early adulthood.  Mary attended Cedar High School, and graduated in 1956.  Mary became engaged to her classmate, Alan Raymond Harter in 1956, and they were married on May 31, 1957, in the St. George Temple, where they were sealed for time and all eternity.

Mary supported her husband's pursuit of education, which relocated their family to the east coast until her husband graduated from law school.  Upon graduation, they made the decision to relocate back to the west coast.  Her husband Alan worked for The District Attorney's Office for both Esmeralda County, and Clark County, Nevada.  After a number of years, Mary supported Alan's decision to go into private practice where she served as his legal secretary up and until he retired.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who spent a majority of her time as a temple worker in the Las Vegas, Nevada Temple.  Upon retirement, Mary and Alan relocated to St. George, Utah for the remainder of their time on earth.  She served faithfully as a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a variety of leadership and service capacities.

Mary is survived by sons: Steven (Shelly), Mark (Valerie), and Craig (Robin); daughters-in-law, Lynne; and Brandie; 26 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and counting.  She is preceded in death by husband (Alan), her parents (Don & Helen), brother (McNeil), and sons, Stanley, and Mathew, and grandson (Jefferson).

Graveside services will be held, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara City Cemetery, 1950 Ancestor Way, Santa Clara, Utah.