Albert Lee Winters

Albert Lee Winters, 85, passed away on December 27, 2024, in his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born July 21, 1939, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of John Albert Winters and Lela Elizabeth Hollingshead.

Albert grew up in Phoenix working in his father’s bakery, along with his six siblings. After graduating from high school he graduated from an HVAC school and then served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New England states.

In 1963, shortly after returning from his church mission, he met the love of his life, Thelma Marie Pattee. In 1964 they were married in the Mesa LDS Temple. During their over 60 years of marriage they raised six wonderful children, added 22 grandchildren, and also 11 great-grandchildren.

Albert’s employers included Republic & Gazette Newspapers and Salt River Project. In addition, he owned and managed real estate. Real estate and buying and selling cars were his hobbies. He provided for his family, even through the challenge of many years of health problems.

He loves his family. He is survived by his wife, Thelma. Their children are Albert Lee II (Cindy), Wendy LaRee (John Cameron), Brian, Cameron Grant (Rachel), Dean Ethan (Lori), and Thelma Elizabeth (Neil Traver).

A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 4 at 11:00am at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery at 719 N. 27^th Avenue in Phoenix.

Albert is remembered with love and fond memories by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.