ST. GEORGE - Ott Webb, 99, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2007 in St. George, from causes incident to age. He was born November 17, 1907 in St. George to William and Susan Webb.
As a youth, he lived on the family farm in what is now Bloomington at the location of the current Wal-Mart. The farm was sold when Ott was a teen and the family moved to Salt Lake City. Ott graduated from Granite High School where he participated in athletics.
Ott married Thyra E. Dipo on August 6, 1929. They had two children, Wesley D. (Stephanie) Webb and Elaine (John) Mitchell. Thyra passed away on February 22, 1983. Ott married Carol Hunn on May 14, 1988.
Ott was a Ham Radio operator, call sign N7BRR. He had a love of flying that lasted for over 50 years. His first flight was in 1936; he soon acquired the ratings of commercial, instrument, instructor, single and multi-engine. He was a charter member of the Civil Air Patrol in 1941 where he remained active for 51 years. He also served as a Civilian Basic Training Instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corp. He served as Mission Commander on hundreds of searches for lost aircraft, some lasting several days or weeks. He served without compensation except for the satisfaction of saving lives and easing the pain of family members knowing that he was putting forth the efforts to find their lost loved ones. Ott attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
In the winter of 1962, the call went out to locate a missing aircraft in the Canyon Lands area. The flying conditions consisted of high winds and severe up and down drafts. Ott decided to fly the first mission. When over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers at low altitude his engine began to lose power, smoke and oil began to pour out of the cowling, covering his windshield and left side window. After sending out a SOS and fearful of fire he turned off the electrical system and shut down the engine. With limited vision only out of the right side window, severe turbulence and a strong side wind, he was able to land the super cub on a brushy plateau without damage to the aircraft. For a short time he was one of the missing aircraft.
The Utah Pilots Association in 1982 named him the "Pilot of the Year." He was given the title of Father of Search and Rescue in Utah. He was recognized nationally as being the premier Search and Rescue Commander.
In 1969, Ott retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He returned to his beloved St. George in 1987. He became a Site Steward on the Arizona Strip for the BLM. During his many years as Steward he received "The Thief of Time" award from the BLM for reporting vandalism and consistently patrolling the Arizona Strip by land and air. Due to his efforts, the BLM was able to get its first conviction of theft of Indian artifacts and disturbing gravesites on the Arizona Strip. Ott remained busy with the CAP, his ham radio, lapidary, photography and camping in the red rock country.
Ott was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Wilford and Frank; his wife Thyra; granddaughter, Diana; and grandson, Tommy. In addition to his children, Wesley and Elaine, Ott is survived by his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Clark (Amy) Webb, Kris (Jim) Neal and Mitch Johnson; and great grandchildren, Stefan, Leah and Dylan Webb.
Special thanks and appreciation to The Legacy at Kolob Care Center and especially to Sharon, Kolleen, Pae, Debra and Christi for the attention and compassionate care for Ott where he spent the last few months of his life. The family also expresses their thanks and appreciation to Zion's Way Hospice, Shirley and crew for making Ott's final days painless and comfortable. Their attention and support given his family was top notch.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 5-6 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. Interment will follow a brief graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT, under direction of Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary in Salt Lake City (801) 278-2801. Arrangements in St. George are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Services in Utah by Cottonwood Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com, or www.memorialutah.com.
As a youth, he lived on the family farm in what is now Bloomington at the location of the current Wal-Mart. The farm was sold when Ott was a teen and the family moved to Salt Lake City. Ott graduated from Granite High School where he participated in athletics.
Ott married Thyra E. Dipo on August 6, 1929. They had two children, Wesley D. (Stephanie) Webb and Elaine (John) Mitchell. Thyra passed away on February 22, 1983. Ott married Carol Hunn on May 14, 1988.
Ott was a Ham Radio operator, call sign N7BRR. He had a love of flying that lasted for over 50 years. His first flight was in 1936; he soon acquired the ratings of commercial, instrument, instructor, single and multi-engine. He was a charter member of the Civil Air Patrol in 1941 where he remained active for 51 years. He also served as a Civilian Basic Training Instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corp. He served as Mission Commander on hundreds of searches for lost aircraft, some lasting several days or weeks. He served without compensation except for the satisfaction of saving lives and easing the pain of family members knowing that he was putting forth the efforts to find their lost loved ones. Ott attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
In the winter of 1962, the call went out to locate a missing aircraft in the Canyon Lands area. The flying conditions consisted of high winds and severe up and down drafts. Ott decided to fly the first mission. When over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers at low altitude his engine began to lose power, smoke and oil began to pour out of the cowling, covering his windshield and left side window. After sending out a SOS and fearful of fire he turned off the electrical system and shut down the engine. With limited vision only out of the right side window, severe turbulence and a strong side wind, he was able to land the super cub on a brushy plateau without damage to the aircraft. For a short time he was one of the missing aircraft.
The Utah Pilots Association in 1982 named him the "Pilot of the Year." He was given the title of Father of Search and Rescue in Utah. He was recognized nationally as being the premier Search and Rescue Commander.
In 1969, Ott retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He returned to his beloved St. George in 1987. He became a Site Steward on the Arizona Strip for the BLM. During his many years as Steward he received "The Thief of Time" award from the BLM for reporting vandalism and consistently patrolling the Arizona Strip by land and air. Due to his efforts, the BLM was able to get its first conviction of theft of Indian artifacts and disturbing gravesites on the Arizona Strip. Ott remained busy with the CAP, his ham radio, lapidary, photography and camping in the red rock country.
Ott was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Wilford and Frank; his wife Thyra; granddaughter, Diana; and grandson, Tommy. In addition to his children, Wesley and Elaine, Ott is survived by his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Clark (Amy) Webb, Kris (Jim) Neal and Mitch Johnson; and great grandchildren, Stefan, Leah and Dylan Webb.
Special thanks and appreciation to The Legacy at Kolob Care Center and especially to Sharon, Kolleen, Pae, Debra and Christi for the attention and compassionate care for Ott where he spent the last few months of his life. The family also expresses their thanks and appreciation to Zion's Way Hospice, Shirley and crew for making Ott's final days painless and comfortable. Their attention and support given his family was top notch.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 5-6 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. Interment will follow a brief graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT, under direction of Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary in Salt Lake City (801) 278-2801. Arrangements in St. George are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Services in Utah by Cottonwood Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com, or www.memorialutah.com.
ST. GEORGE - Ott Webb, 99, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2007 in St. George, from causes incident to age. He was born November 17, 1907 in St. George to William and Susan Webb.
As a youth, he lived on the family farm in what is now Bloomington at the location of the current Wal-Mart. The farm was sold when Ott was a teen and the family moved to Salt Lake City. Ott graduated from Granite High School where he participated in athletics.
Ott married Thyra E. Dipo on August 6, 1929. They had two children, Wesley D. (Stephanie) Webb and Elaine (John) Mitchell. Thyra passed away on February 22, 1983. Ott married Carol Hunn on May 14, 1988.
Ott was a Ham Radio operator, call sign N7BRR. He had a love of flying that lasted for over 50 years. His first flight was in 1936; he soon acquired the ratings of commercial, instrument, instructor, single and multi-engine. He was a charter member of the Civil Air Patrol in 1941 where he remained active for 51 years. He also served as a Civilian Basic Training Instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corp. He served as Mission Commander on hundreds of searches for lost aircraft, some lasting several days or weeks. He served without compensation except for the satisfaction of saving lives and easing the pain of family members knowing that he was putting forth the efforts to find their lost loved ones. Ott attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
In the winter of 1962, the call went out to locate a missing aircraft in the Canyon Lands area. The flying conditions consisted of high winds and severe up and down drafts. Ott decided to fly the first mission. When over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers at low altitude his engine began to lose power, smoke and oil began to pour out of the cowling, covering his windshield and left side window. After sending out a SOS and fearful of fire he turned off the electrical system and shut down the engine. With limited vision only out of the right side window, severe turbulence and a strong side wind, he was able to land the super cub on a brushy plateau without damage to the aircraft. For a short time he was one of the missing aircraft.
The Utah Pilots Association in 1982 named him the "Pilot of the Year." He was given the title of Father of Search and Rescue in Utah. He was recognized nationally as being the premier Search and Rescue Commander.
In 1969, Ott retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He returned to his beloved St. George in 1987. He became a Site Steward on the Arizona Strip for the BLM. During his many years as Steward he received "The Thief of Time" award from the BLM for reporting vandalism and consistently patrolling the Arizona Strip by land and air. Due to his efforts, the BLM was able to get its first conviction of theft of Indian artifacts and disturbing gravesites on the Arizona Strip. Ott remained busy with the CAP, his ham radio, lapidary, photography and camping in the red rock country.
Ott was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Wilford and Frank; his wife Thyra; granddaughter, Diana; and grandson, Tommy. In addition to his children, Wesley and Elaine, Ott is survived by his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Clark (Amy) Webb, Kris (Jim) Neal and Mitch Johnson; and great grandchildren, Stefan, Leah and Dylan Webb.
Special thanks and appreciation to The Legacy at Kolob Care Center and especially to Sharon, Kolleen, Pae, Debra and Christi for the attention and compassionate care for Ott where he spent the last few months of his life. The family also expresses their thanks and appreciation to Zion's Way Hospice, Shirley and crew for making Ott's final days painless and comfortable. Their attention and support given his family was top notch.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 5-6 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. Interment will follow a brief graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT, under direction of Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary in Salt Lake City (801) 278-2801. Arrangements in St. George are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Services in Utah by Cottonwood Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com, or www.memorialutah.com.
As a youth, he lived on the family farm in what is now Bloomington at the location of the current Wal-Mart. The farm was sold when Ott was a teen and the family moved to Salt Lake City. Ott graduated from Granite High School where he participated in athletics.
Ott married Thyra E. Dipo on August 6, 1929. They had two children, Wesley D. (Stephanie) Webb and Elaine (John) Mitchell. Thyra passed away on February 22, 1983. Ott married Carol Hunn on May 14, 1988.
Ott was a Ham Radio operator, call sign N7BRR. He had a love of flying that lasted for over 50 years. His first flight was in 1936; he soon acquired the ratings of commercial, instrument, instructor, single and multi-engine. He was a charter member of the Civil Air Patrol in 1941 where he remained active for 51 years. He also served as a Civilian Basic Training Instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corp. He served as Mission Commander on hundreds of searches for lost aircraft, some lasting several days or weeks. He served without compensation except for the satisfaction of saving lives and easing the pain of family members knowing that he was putting forth the efforts to find their lost loved ones. Ott attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
In the winter of 1962, the call went out to locate a missing aircraft in the Canyon Lands area. The flying conditions consisted of high winds and severe up and down drafts. Ott decided to fly the first mission. When over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers at low altitude his engine began to lose power, smoke and oil began to pour out of the cowling, covering his windshield and left side window. After sending out a SOS and fearful of fire he turned off the electrical system and shut down the engine. With limited vision only out of the right side window, severe turbulence and a strong side wind, he was able to land the super cub on a brushy plateau without damage to the aircraft. For a short time he was one of the missing aircraft.
The Utah Pilots Association in 1982 named him the "Pilot of the Year." He was given the title of Father of Search and Rescue in Utah. He was recognized nationally as being the premier Search and Rescue Commander.
In 1969, Ott retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He returned to his beloved St. George in 1987. He became a Site Steward on the Arizona Strip for the BLM. During his many years as Steward he received "The Thief of Time" award from the BLM for reporting vandalism and consistently patrolling the Arizona Strip by land and air. Due to his efforts, the BLM was able to get its first conviction of theft of Indian artifacts and disturbing gravesites on the Arizona Strip. Ott remained busy with the CAP, his ham radio, lapidary, photography and camping in the red rock country.
Ott was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Wilford and Frank; his wife Thyra; granddaughter, Diana; and grandson, Tommy. In addition to his children, Wesley and Elaine, Ott is survived by his wife, Carol; grandchildren, Clark (Amy) Webb, Kris (Jim) Neal and Mitch Johnson; and great grandchildren, Stefan, Leah and Dylan Webb.
Special thanks and appreciation to The Legacy at Kolob Care Center and especially to Sharon, Kolleen, Pae, Debra and Christi for the attention and compassionate care for Ott where he spent the last few months of his life. The family also expresses their thanks and appreciation to Zion's Way Hospice, Shirley and crew for making Ott's final days painless and comfortable. Their attention and support given his family was top notch.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 5-6 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. Interment will follow a brief graveside service on Wednesday, May 2, 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT, under direction of Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary in Salt Lake City (801) 278-2801. Arrangements in St. George are under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.
Services in Utah by Cottonwood Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com, or www.memorialutah.com.
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