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Betty Ann Armstrong (nee Konkowski) passed away peacefully at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona on January 29, 2021 after suffering a massive heart attack. Born July 1, 1956 to Norbert and Joanne Konkowski in Cleveland, OH, she was a true Betty.

A proud graduate of Maple Heights High School Class of 1974. She was retired but made her living as a billing clerk for the construction trades over the last 20+ years. She worked hard to provide for her daughters the best that she could. She enjoyed traveling, often visiting family in Florida. She was a doll collector, crafter, and fan of Betty Boop (a nickname given to her in high school).

Betty is preceded in death by her parents.  She leaves behind her loving daughters Jennifer Fry (Robert) of Chardon, Ohio and Rebecca Gaul (John) of Maricopa, Arizona; three grandsons Ryan and Stephen Fry and Logan Gaul whom she loved to the moon and back; siblings Michael Konkowski (Debbie), Susan Kurta (David), and Brenda Germ (Robert). She was a proud Aunt to Melissa Perry (Jordan) and Emily Collister (Paul), Nicholas Konkowski and Daniel Kurta (Jamie); and a Great Aunt to Veda and Lennox, whom she adored spending time with, Colton and Baby Kurta that she was excited is on the way. She also leaves behind many Cousins and Friends who were a part of her extended family.

To those that knew Betty she had a heart of gold that was full of endless love. She was a true friend and would help whenever she could. She always tried to see the good in people and had a wonderful smile. She would talk endlessly about anything once you got her started. We know that she touched so many in her life and there are many memories that will keep her alive as we go on without her.

Funeral services were private. A Celebration of Life to remember Betty will be planned in the early summer to be held in Chardon, Ohio. We look forward to remembering Betty and sharing our favorite memories together at that time. This website will be updated as that information is made available. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that contributions toward funeral expenses can be made to Jennifer Fry or Rebecca Gaul.

On Sunday January 31, 2021 Tim Williams lost his battle with cancer. He was born in Flint, Michigan and passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, Arizona. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Donna Williams. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and his sons, Timothy Jr. and Brian, as well as his ” adopted” son, Jeremiah. He leaves behind his five siblings, Thomas II, Nancy, Terry, Ruth Ann, and Melinda, as well as his nieces and nephews.

After 10 years at General Motors and 13 Years at EDS, Tim fulfilled his lifelong dream of starting a business as a cabinetmaker. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, shooting sports, and was happiest when spending time with his family and friends.

Tim meant so very much to his family and friends touched the lives of so many, he will be missed.

Lillian “Lil” (Wright) Rogers, 83 passed away peacefully, January 30, 2021 in Queen Creek, Arizona. Lil was a devoted wife and loving mother.  Her greatest gift was her heart of hospitality.  She took great joy and pride in taking care of her family, friends and neighbors.  Lil is preceded in death by her husband Fred of 62 years and her sister Sharon.  She is survived by her sister Susan and her children Slate, wife Cindy and Sandra, husband Robert.  She lives on through her 4 grandchildren, Ryan, wife Paula, Hope, husband Michael, Sarah, Seth, wife Samantha and 5 great-grandchildren, Angelina, Cayden, Caydence, Bentley and Hudson.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Stephanie Jo Romine, 45, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Stephanie was born in La Mirada, CA on January 1, 1976. She was the much-anticipated “first baby born” at the hospital on New Year’s Day and was celebrated by family and staff alike.

Stephanie drew people in with her beauty, kindness and her infectious laugh. She was generous; always offering a little something whenever she visited her family and friends. She loved animals and, as a young girl, had dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She loved to sing and dance and was a member of the Color Guard during her highschool years in Ramona, CA. She was a creative writer and enjoyed reading mystery novels.

Stephanie leaves behind her four beautiful children, that she loved very much, Jacob Catania, Riley Martin, Bonnie Jo Martin, and Joseph Martin; her mother, Bonita (Bonnie) Romine; her sisters, Michelle (Romine) Moore and husband Michael, Laurie Romine and husband James Curtis, her brother John Romine and wife Carrie; nieces and nephews, Derek Moore, Justin Curtis, Ashton Curtis, Jonathan Romine, Alexandra Romine, and many other family members and friends that held her dear to their hearts.  She is preceded in death by her father, Johnny W. Romine.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gary Burke Larson was born on January 15, 1934 in Glenbar, Arizona. He is the son of Alma and Grace Larson. Gary grew up in Pima, Arizona, the 9th child of 13 children. He would pick cotton in the summers to earn money with his brothers. After graduating from Pima High school he served in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.

He graduated from Arizona State University with a BS degree in accounting in 1957. While attending the university he met and fell in love with the beautiful Jeanine Peterson. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa Temple on November 8, 1957. They were married for 63 years. They had a happy and loving home and were blessed with 10 children, sons Keith, Brent, Lance, Kyle, and Mark, daughters Shelly Russell, Susan Larsen, Sandra Sapore, Julie Haws, and Christy Denney.

He graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1968. He practiced law for over 50 years until the age of 85.  Gary is survived by his wife Jeanine, his daughters except Sandra Sapore, his sons, 40 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had many callings including serving a 2 year stake mission, serving in scouting and the Young Men’s program. He was a counselor in the bishopric and a high priest leader.

Gary passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021. He will be remembered for being a hard worker, his kindness, patience and sense of humor.  He is survived by his brothers, Clay and Richard, sisters Letha and Linda.

A viewing will be held Friday, February 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bunker’s Funerals 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

His funeral will be Saturday, February 6th at 10 a.m. at the LDS church building at 2228 East Brown Road Mesa, 85213. A viewing will take place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. before the funeral. A graveside is planned for noon at the Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St.

A livestream of the funeral will be available to those who cannot attend in person. 

In loving memory of Betty Lou Vincent, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021, at the age of 94.

Betty married her soulmate, Bill in 1948 and created a beautiful life together.  Betty was an excellent homemaker who was devoted to her family while also raising three daughters in California.  In her retirement years, Betty and Bill moved to Arizona where they spent many years enjoying their home, family, grandchildren, gardening, taking walks, and attending church on Sundays.  She will be truly missed, but never forgotten by her family and friends who loved her dearly.  After nearly 8 years apart, Betty and Bill are finally and blissfully reunited together again.

In Memory of Beonka Anita Thomas

Survived by her children David Thomas, Ethan Tate, Dreas Tate, Kayden Tate.

Predeceased by David F. Wahpeta

Winterhawk Parsens, Laveen, Arizona

Brande Stone, Sacaton, Arizona

Treina & Contrena Garcia, Blackwater, Arizona

Leedara Garcia, Blackwater, Arizona

Josephine Garcia, Blackwater, Arizona

Cedrick Jackson, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Hope Miles, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Kaitlyn Enos, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Arnesto Enos, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Phyllis Enos, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Angelo Enos, Casa Blanca, Arizona

Wake Service Held February 06, 2021 5-10 PM

Funeral Service February 07, 2021 Vah Ki Cemetery 9 AM to Noon

Daniel was born in Jackson, Michigan to Harry and Evelyn Davis. He was the youngest of five children. They are all now reunited up yonder. Dan is survived by his loving wife Ruthann Davis and his children Daniel H. II, Joshua Stout, Lisa Ann, and Matthew Alan.

Dan met his eternal companion, Ruthann, while working in the Mesa Public Library. He took her by surprise and into his arms when they were married and sealed in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on February 14, 1984.

Dan continued to support his family by working at the Mesa Public Library for over 40 years. He loved reading, as did his wife. He would frequently bring home new books for each of them to enjoy and continued to do so throughout the years. He also dabbled very seriously in gardening and bowling, not to mention his impressive high scores in Galaga.

Ultimately, Dan is an example of dedication and perseverance for all those that were around him, especially his family. He worked hard for as long as his body would permit. Once he made up his mind about something, he stuck with it and saw it through to the end. His steadfastness lives on in his children.

Michael Andrew Cook passed away on January 12, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. On April 3, 1959 Michael joined his family as second-born son to Maria Alice Tejeda and Albert Woodrow Cook, in Gatesville, TX. Alice later married Willard Hamilton Jessup who helped raise Michael in Portola, CA.

Michael joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1981 and served as a missionary in the Buenos-Aires Norte area of Argentina from January, 1983 to July, 1984.

Michael went to college at Southern Utah State where he met and later married the love of his life, Marcene (Danner), on June 8, 1985; they have three living children: Bryan (Alley) Cook, Aaron (Brandy) Cook, Stephen Cook and four living grandchildren: Hunter, Audrey, Lucas, Kaleb.

Michael worked as a Chemical Analysist for over 30 years specializing in asbestos, lead, and mold. Michael was always so dedicated to his family and to the Lord. Leading by example for his children, Michael was known for his leadership in the Boy Scouts, and holding several callings in the Church leading up to Bishop.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by one brother: Phillip “Butch” Cook.

Michael was the best father any son could ask for. Till we meet again.

Donald Wayne Runyan was born the second of four children to Raymond and Lorene Runyan on June 13, 1940 in Denver, Colorado.  At the beginning of World War II he and his family moved to San Diego, California while his father served in the Navy.  After the war, Don’s family returned to Denver, where he was instilled with the skills and values that would last him a lifetime.  He was raised in a loving family, where he learned how to work hard and overcome challenges.

He attended Alameda High School in Lakewood, Colorado where he excelled socially as well as with learning, working, and wrestling.  The sparks of knowledge he gained fueled a lifelong pursuit of education and became a priority that he instilled in others throughout his life.  He lettered in wrestling and ran with a large group of friends called “The Cousins” whose activities would take him all over the Denver area and allow him to polish his people skills. He accepted invitations to 24 proms during his high school years, and after the first few proms his mother, who was a skilled seamstress, made him a tuxedo which he proudly wore to the next 20 formals.  While in high school he worked construction for his uncles’ construction business.  Due to his work ethic and his ability to positively influence others, he was made foreman of his construction crew at the age of 16.  He figured out quickly that being good at something did not mean that he needed to do that thing for the rest of his life. Don graduated from Alameda High School in 1958. 

After high school Don applied to BYU and Ricks College. He was accepted to both, and he was also awarded a wrestling scholarship at Ricks. He spoke with the wrestling coach at BYU and was told if he could beat the varsity wrestler in his weight class (who was a senior) he could have his spot and scholarship on the BYU team. He considered it, but was worried about wrestling a college senior and also didn’t feel right about taking someone else’s scholarship if he won, so he decided to attend Ricks college.  A few months later Ricks and BYU had a wrestling meet in which Don squared-off against the senior and Don pinned him. In 1960 Don graduated from Ricks College with an associate degree.  Don served honorably in the Eastern States Mission where he participated in the Palmyra Pageant, taught many, baptized a few and gained a deep personal testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.   

Following his mission, Don attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT where he met the love of his life, Linda.  They were married March 9, 1963 and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on October 23, 1964.  They were blessed with five children over the next twelve years. Don was a science major with dreams of medical school but when the realities of life got in the way he changed his major and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Economics followed by a Master’s in Business Administration.   

Don and Linda spent the next 35 years in Denver, Lakewood, and Evergreen, Colorado.  Initially he worked for Xerox as a salesman and won the Salesman of the year award in 1966.  After a few years with Xerox, Don changed careers and went into business with his father and brother, starting Runyan Brothers Construction Company.  Subsequent business ventures included owning and operating Runyan Keepsake Jewelry store, then his own construction company, Better Builders, and finally a trio of Subway Sandwich stores.  Throughout all of this, Don never lost sight of his original dream of becoming a doctor, and in the late 1980’s he began the process of qualifying for and applying to medical school. 

Despite many obstacles and much discouragement he persevered, and at the age of 53 Don began medical school at The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. To this day he is the oldest student to have been accepted there. He graduated in 1997, after which Don and Linda moved to Arizona, where he practiced emergency medicine for the 22 following years.  

Don is survived by his wife Linda, and his children Randolynn (Kevin), Todd (Blanca), Jennifer (Shawn), Rebecca (Arthur), and Matthew (Kristi), 22 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, his older brother Ray, and younger sister Joan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judi.

He was a faithful lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had many opportunities to serve others in bishoprics, as bishop at the age of 41, High Councilman, Young Men’s leader, and Scoutmaster. He was known for his friendly personality toward everyone, abundant kindness, boundless generosity, overreaching inclusiveness, selfless service, and most of all his infectious optimism.

Most important to Don was his family. His love for his wife was constant, consistent and endless, through thick and thin.  He was great friends with his parents and siblings.  He adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He saw the best in everyone, and helped them see it in themselves.  

Memorial service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, January 30th at the LDS chapel located at 745 N Val Vista Drive in Mesa, AZ 85213, and will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.  https://youtu.be/CTcfV5SCzy0

Jimmy Tyler Montoya 1990-2021

Our loving handsome son passed away on January 23, 2021. We are heartbroken, he was our whole world and he will be greatly missed. Tyler was born on January 16, 1990, in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Jimmy Montoya Jr. and Lisa Fields Montoya. Tyler had the biggest heart and always had a hug for you. He was passionate about music and playing his guitar and drums. He enjoyed cooking, skateboarding, camping, four wheeling and spending time with his family. He was loved by everyone and had many lifelong friends. He will also be missed by his buddy, his dog Jackson. Survived by parents, Jimmy Montoya Jr. and Lisa Fields Montoya and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tyler was preceded in death by both sets of Grandparents.

Private family services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021

Charles was born January 30^th, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to his parents Harold LeRoy Hansen and Betha Cornelia Agren.  He had 3 brothers, Harold (recently deceased), Steve and Lynn.  Their family moved back to Iona, Idaho after WWII to continue working on the wheat farm.  During junior high and high school, Charles played on the basketball and football teams, and performed in several musical productions.  He was also an Eagle Scout and class valedictorian. Charles attended BYU until he left for his mission to Taiwan where he learned to speak Mandarin. After his mission, Charles continued performing with BYU Program Bureau on tours sponsored by the Dept. of Defense and the State Dept. to the  Far East and throughout Germany.  He sang the National Anthem for the home basketballs games in the Fielding Fieldhouse.

He met Suzann Perry in a  French class in 1966.  They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 30, 1967. Charles earned his bachelor’s degree from BYU in Asian Studies and his MBA degree as well, graduating magna cum laude.  He also graduated as Honor Cadet from the Utah National Guard.  He served in Utah and Arizona National Guard as a 2^nd Lt.

Charles and Suzann lived in Yuma, AZ until 1974, then moved to Mesa, AZ.  Charles loved watching football and basketball, Star Trek, playing sudoku, listening to music, and reading all kinds of books.  He continued to sing in church programs and participate in musical plays in Mesa.  He loved telling “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” in Mandarin.  He was employed for many years in customer service.

Charles and Suzann had six amazing children, Matthew (previously deceased)-Molly, Mike (Phuong), Trevor (Shauna), Nathan (Jolleen), Jared (Denise), and Heather (Chris). They also have 29 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

After suffering the effects of Alzheimer’s for several years, Charles passed from this earth-life the evening of January 15^th, 2021 at home surrounded and comforted by his loving family.

Ray Freshly of Mesa, Arizona passed away on January 14, 2021 at the age of 91.  He was born January 29, 1929 in Homeworth, Ohio and graduated from Alliance High School.  He served in the Marines during the Korean War.  He moved to California in 1957 where he raised his family before moving to Arizona in 1996.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Gilda, and a daughter, Denise.  He is survived by 4 daughters and 1 son, 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.   There will be a private funeral and interment will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier, CA.  

Gary Anthon Richardson passed away January 19, 2021 while on assignment caring for Aravaipa Ranch.
Gary was born November 17, 1942 in Grants, NM to Anthon and Barbara (Tietjen) Richardson. He was the first of 10 children.
For his first 6 years he had no siblings. He went everywhere with his parents including Amarillo, Texas, Fairbanks and Nome, Alaska while his father was in the service. He said he was “number one” and very privileged and spoiled by aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
He graduated from Tempe High in 1961. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Deborah Lewis, and was sealed in the Mesa Temple in 1964. They were blessed with 5 daughters, Candith (Mark) Williams, Jolene (John) Mortensen, Andrea (David) Riding, Tonya (Jay) Klepinger, and Serena (Trevor) Nielson.
Gary worked for General Motors Proving Ground for 36 years. After retirement, he served over 15 years at the Bishops Storehouse delivering food to various areas in the state, including Prescott, Flagstaff, Globe and Payson. He served up to the time of his death.
Gary enjoyed the outdoors, scouting for hunting, and hunting with family and friends. He loved family history and instilled the same love in his children and extended family. He was proud of his heritage and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He enjoyed his Thursday lunches with his retired GM buddies.
Gary is survived by his wife, Deborah, of 58 years, his daughters, their spouses, 30 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one more due in May. He is also survived by 7 siblings, Garth (Becky), Russ (Sheila), Becky Jo (Steve) Zeigler, Bonnie (Daniel) Young, Clay (Shelley), Wade (Shelly), Brookie (John Loren) McCleve, and sister-in-law Joyce Richardson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Anthon and Barbara Richardson, and brothers Paul and Leroy.
The funeral service will be held at 12PM on Thursday, January 28th at Alta Mesa Stake Center 5350 E McLellan Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205, with visitation from 10:30AM-11:30AM.
The funeral is going to be live-streamed, here is the link and the code:
http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesaarizonaaltamesastake
86803

June 8th, 1941 – January 17th, 2021. Marlene was born in Miami, Arizona to Irven and Verna Carter. She was the oldest of 6 children. She met the love of her life when he attended Eastern Arizona College and they were married in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on July 17th, 1959. They lived in Phoenix and later moved to Tempe.

She is survived by her children Beniah III, Debra Lundgren (Brian), Michael, Steven and David (Angela), 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her siblings Carol, Linda, James, Ronald and Terri. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Beniah Wheeler Jr, and Daughter-In-Law Lori.

Marlene spent her life raising her family, serving in the church, and serving others. We will miss her greatly but we know she is reunited with her eternal companion.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 6-8 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 Centennial Way, Mesa, Az 85201. Funeral services will be held the following day, Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 11:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2202 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 with a viewing 1 hour prior. Burial at Mesa City Cemetery immediately following.  All are invited.  Anyone who prefers to attend the funeral service through Zoom are welcome.  https://zoom.us/j/8757439350?pwd=bnVZckFIMEtOWndBanlIZUpsc1pwQT09

John Edward “Ed” Boyles passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 91 in his home in Mesa, Arizona.  He was born on October 21, 1929 to Lawrence Fax and Mary Boyles in Ann More, West Virginia.  Where he grew up with his Brother Robert Boyles and sister Barbara Crawford.

He met his wife, Carol Lee Boyles, at a New Year’s Eve Party in 1955.  The two wed in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 1956.  They moved to Washington State for a brief period of time, where Ed worked at what he loved….Flying.  Ultimately the two settled in Arizona, moving to Safford in 1957.  There they bought a house and had three children.  Mark Boyles was born February of 1958, Kathy Hunter was born November of 1959, and Mary Jayne Schafer was born October of 1962.  They bought land in Mesa, AZ in 1975 and he helped to build their custom-made home there. 

John went by Ed or Eddie his entire life.  His first granddaughter began calling him “Popeye” at an early age, the name stuck, and he was known by his family as Popeye for the rest of his life.  His father thought he was mentally slow, until he was taken to the optometrist, where his first pair of glasses changed his world.  He knew by age 8 that he wanted to be a pilot, and by his early teens was working at an airport, polishing aluminum planes, which was extremely hard work.  He moved out West to get his Aircraft Mechanics License, and then to Long Beach California, where he worked at the Douglas Aircraft Company.  He was very thin, so he was assigned to work inside the wings bucking rivets, which he hated, so he pursued his Pilot’s License.

Once he had his Pilot’s License, he started out towing Gliders and Crop Dusting.  Once, while crop dusting, he was dusted with crop dusting chemicals and pronounced dead.  He woke up to find himself in a body bag.

He and his wife Carol moved to Safford, Arizona and started working firefighting in bombers.  After Safford, he moved to Washington State where he learned to fly helicopters.  The family stayed for 3 years in Washington.  He eventually moved his family to Mesa, Arizona in 1966 and started working for Aviation Specialties where he flew fires, worked lift jobs, lifted supplies to the Havasupai Indians living in Canyon De Chelly and sprayed for locusts in Mali Africa.  He loved to fly B26s as they were fast, and he could fly alone.  Ed was an exceptional pilot and during one instance, he was being interviewed and a component on the airplane failed, and the airplane shook so bad on landing that it broke all the glass in the instrument panel.  At the end, Ed, chewing his Chiclets, looked at the reporter and grinned at him.  Another equipment malfunction ended up in the movie, Tora, Tora, Tora.  Flying the B-17 Bomber into Hawaii to be used as background, a landing gear wouldn’t drop and he was forced to make a belly landing.  This was all caught on film as the movie producers were going to use the footage in the film and this “accidental” footage was kept in the movie and became one of the more memorable scenes in the move.  Ed also provided stand in work with His Sikorsky S-58 Helicopter for Actor Ernest Borgnine for the Television Show Airwolf.  He was still a member of the Actor’s Guild at his passing.

Ed has flown everything from a fabric covered biplane to large 4 engine bombers and helicopters.  At one point he decided to get his Sea Plane License, just because he wanted it.  He was rated in so many airplanes, that he had to have two pilot’s licenses.  He may be the only man who can claim an accident between a helicopter and a train.

Ed lifted all the air conditioners onto Fiesta Mall, and landed his helicopter at his granddaughter, Autumn’s preschool for transportation day and delivered Santa Clause to Pioneer Park and Tower Plaza in his Helicopter.  Ed was a big influence in many young men’s lives when they wanted to be pilots.

Ed Boyles was a very down to earth man, who never needed all the fancy things in life.  His motto was, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.  He taught his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to be respectful, and hard working.  He worked hard to make sure his family never wanted for anything.  He taught us that we could be whatever we wanted to be and he would tell us he would be proud of us even if we were ditch diggers, as long as we were the best ditch diggers we could be.

He is proceeded in death by his wife of 64 years, Carol Boyles (nee Smith), his parents, his brother Robert and Sister-in-law Michealina, his brother-in-law Lewis and Grandson Ryan Schafer.  He leaves behind his children Mark Boyles, Kathy Hunter, and Mary Jayne Schafer (Rick).  His grandchildren include Sabrina Baker (Brandon), Autumn Sobol (Mark), Thomas Boyles and Stephanie Boyles (Jan).  His great grandchildren include Auston, Kaley and Ariana Baker, and Jillian and Ryleigh Sobol.  His laughter, caring and even stubbornness will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be held on Friday January 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bunker Family University Chapel and he will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are cemetery restrictions, and no graveside service will occur.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers tribute donations to the Hospice of the Valley (https://www.hov.org/donate/donate-now/)