Verona Cathryne Dunn

Verona Cathryne Dunn, 89, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 18th, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born on September 13th, 1936 in Fortworth, Texas to Curtis and Irene Barnett. On July 20th 1955, she married Leonard Rolland Dunn and was eternally sealed to him and their children on September 5th, 1961 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. She and her young family were converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she has been a continual faithful member of the church ever since, serving as the ward organist for more than 60 years. Cathryne was known for her musical talent and filled her life with piano teaching, church hymn practicing, recitals and concertgoing. She was also a skilled seamstress, working on many custom projects, including making her daughter’s beautiful wedding dress. Cathryne was a devoted wife, a wise and caring mother and supportive grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her top priority, and she was an unwavering disciple of Jesus Christ. She is survived by: her sister, Linda Hugghins; 3 sons, Brad (Cindy) Dunn, Stan (Marta) Dunn, and Lloyd (Carolyn) Dunn; 13 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Curtis and Irene Barnett; one sister, Elizabeth Barnett; her daughter, Trisha Baxter; and her husband, Leonard Dunn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31st at 1:00 p.m. in the Del Rio building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 1881 East Del Rio Drive, Tempe Arizona 85282. The viewing will be held Friday evening, January 30th at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the same building. Also, there will be a viewing just before the funeral from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The family expresses gratitude for all the love and support received and looks forward to reuniting with Cathryne again in a coming day through God’s plan of salvation. In her own words, “Thankfully, Somebody perfect is in charge.”

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.