Spotlight: Deanna McKeighan

Deanna McKeighan
Born and Raised- Deanna spent the first part of her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. In fact, she lived there until moving to St George about 9 years ago.
Schooling and Career- She went to school at the College of Southern Nevada and got a degree in Dental Hygiene. She started working with teeth way before that though. She began working for Dr. Kent Simister (Jeff Simister’s dad) when she was a senior in high school. In the beginning she helped the receptionist, while going to school was a dental assistant, then after graduating became one of his hygienists. When she moved to St. George, she continued working for him by go down twice a month, but recently she retired and only works when he needs her to sub for someone.
How they met- She and Tony met at a church activity when she was 18 and he was 15. She had recently moved to Tony’s ward and came to the Christmas activity. During the white elephant game, Tony chose a box of Twinkies that Deanna quickly stole on her turn. They started talking afterwards, and she found out he was only 15! That quashed things for a few years; however, they started dating right before his mission. Deanna waited for him, and they’ve now been married for 21 years! Isn’t that a great story?
Family- Deanna and Tony have four children; Dominique who is 20 is currently serving in the Spain, Madrid mission, but he was just transferred to in the Canary Islands; Dylan who is 14; Danielle who is 13; and Brinlee who is 10.
Hobbies and favorites- Deanna says that her life revolves around whatever her kids are doing (Basketball games, sporting events, etc.), but she loves to travel whenever she gets a chance.
Something Unique About Her- She love scouting! Yes, it’s true. Most of us dread getting a calling in scouts, but Deanna prefers it. And let me tell you, she is amazing! She is so organized, has incredible patience, and knows exactly what needs to be done.