Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Mike Ernsten

St. George, Utah - Michael Duane Ernsten, aged 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 19th, 2023. Michael was born October 29th, 1946, in Lynwood, California to Constance and Duane Ernsten. He married Robyn Scott Clegg (Ernsten) on March 24th, 2010, in Hawaii.

Michael was raised in Kearns, Utah. He attended Granger High School, and Dixie University.  He voluntarily joined the United States Marine Corps and was swiftly deployed to Vietnam, as a member of India company 3rd Marines, 5th Battalion. He fought in the Tet Offensive and was injured by enemy mines, receiving a Purple Heart. Upon returning to the states Michael began teaching. He taught for 38 years, everything from elementary school to night adult high school. He also coached high school ice hockey at Cottonwood and Brighton High Schools.

He is survived by his children: Brian and Amanda Ernsten, K.C. Pippin and Rok Williams. Grandchildren: Teshia and Charles Johnson, Mitchell and Robyn Ernsten, Lonin and Kevin Clinton, Codie and Ariel Crabtree, Bronwyn Ernsten, Skye Pippin, Lexi Haralson, Kenosha Powdrell and Akeem Jr. Powdrell. Greatgrandchildren: Razi, Harley, Malachi, Leon, Leigham, Darcy, Jerrah, and Kjayn. Great Greatgrandchildren: Noah and Nova.

Michael was preceded in death by his wonderful wife Robyn and both his parents Constance and Duane and his daughter Wendi.

Funeral and Viewing Services will be Tuesday September 26th, 2023, 9:30 AM at the LDS Chapel, 4461 South Country Club Drive, St. George, UT. 

Military Honors and Burial Services will be held Saturday September 30th, 2023, 11:30 am at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 W. 4100 So. West Valley City, UT.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 E. 700 S., St. George, UT.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Dixie Detachment #1270 of the Marine Corps League, 25 West Telegraph St. #225, Washington, UT 84780.

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