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Bradley Ray Eikenberry was called home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was surrounded by his girls when he peacefully left the earth at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

Brad was born May 20, 1953 in Charles City, Iowa. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1971. Brad had various jobs throughout his early life, from working at a Mobil station to John Deere to Police Reserves to milking cows. He enjoyed many years in California as a tool and die maker. Brad went into the security business in Arizona, as an armed guard for Loomis Fargo, a security guard at Mesa General Hospital and Mountain Vista Medical Center, and finally as a guard at Northrop Grumman. Brad easily made friends everywhere he went, and he was particularly fond of the Mountain Vista staff, where he was truly in his element. 

Brad’s heart was always back home in Iowa. He loved the fall, and made it a point to plan his visits for the changing of the season to see the beautiful fall colors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being by the river, and he loved classic cars. Brad was very partial to peanut M&Ms, chocolate milk, and a cookie. He was mistaken for the actor John Candy more than once, loved just about anything the color orange, and he was a fighter, true to his word and would do anything to make sure his family was taken care of. 

Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Holzer (Eikenberry); his father, Ray McGlothlen Eikenberry; his sister, Beverly Luttrell (Eikenberry); a brother-in-law, Clifton Abrams; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Brad is survived by Kathy Eikenberry, his wife of 46 years; his daughters Wendy Eikenberry (Anthony Mancuso) and Brenda Eikenberry-Corning (John Corning); sisters Sue (Donald) Hood and Betty Abrams (Eikenberry); lifelong friends in Iowa (McInroys, Kappings and Kings, among others); many cousins, nieces and nephews; and Zippy, his miniature pinscher.

A memorial service will take place at a later date in Iowa, where Brad will be returned to his land beside the river. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity Brad always chose to support, the American Red Cross.

Sandra Kay Shumway Chiles, age  84, born  March 13 1936 in Taylor Arizona  passed away peacefully with her sweet husband by her side on November 1,2020 in Gilbert, Az.

She is Survived by her husband Phillip E. Chiles Sr. They were married in Tempe Az in 1953 and we’re married for 67 years.

She is also survived by her son Markel Kay Chiles Sr.  and daughter Connie Colleen White (Paul White), 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren  and preceded in death by her oldest son Phillip E Chiles Jr. (Dixie Chiles)  and also preceded in death by her parents Lorenzo Rulon Shumway and Minta Mocella Willis and 7  siblings.

Sandy loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was known for  beautifully decorating her home, massive Easter egg hunts, amazing grandchildren’s birthday cakes, many visits to the designer perfume counter and was know as one classy  beautiful lady! She will be missed dearly by her family and loved ones!

A small Viewing will be held Thursday November 5,2020  from  9-11am at Bunker’s gardens chapel 33 n centennial way Mesa, Az 85201

A small Family Graveside service will be held  Thursday afternoon in Taylor, Az. 2:45pm at the Reed Hatch

On Monday, October 26, 2020, Tamara Lee Skumlien, loving wife, and mother of two children and two grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of 50.

Tamara (Tami) was born on January 14, 1970 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota to Victor and Mary Lou Okerstrom. She enjoyed her work in the medical field and held a degree in Criminology. Tami had two daughters, Ashlee and Shayna. In March of 2003 she married Mark Skumlien.

Tami enjoyed crafting with her friends. She also enjoyed watching tv and movies while cuddling her dogs. She was always willing to serve and would look for ways to make others feel special and loved. She was a proud military wife and was passionate about supporting our troops and worked hard to send care packages to our soldiers overseas. She made many friends with other military families and loved serving them in any way she could. Her greatest love, however, was being an Oma, and she loved spoiling her two young granddaughters, Henley and Paislee. She was known for her feisty personality, but she loved her family and friends fiercely and loyally.

Tami was preceded in death by her father, Vic, and mother, Mary Lou. She is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters Ashlee (Brian), Shayna (Preston), and her granddaughters Henley and Paislee. She is also survived by her brothers Larry and Lee, and sisters Lora, Jeannie, and Darcie, five nieces, five nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on November 7, 2020 at the LDS Church at 618 South Signal Butte in Mesa at 9:30 a.m. Flowers can be sent to Bunker Funeral Home, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213

Edward H. Howard, 75, passed away October 29, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on March 31, 1945 to Harvey and June Howard in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in LA and moved to Arizona in the late seventies but always considered California his home, and shared stories of his life there with anyone who would lend him their ear. He loved people, and was always there to extend a helping hand or to share a memory. But most of all he loved his family. Through all the joy and even the heart break and loss, he held them close to his heart.

He is survived by his wife Joanne of 20 years, 2 daughters Robyn (Rafael) Campos of Riverview, FL, and Tina (Charles) Grady of Cave Creek, AZ, Stepson Michael (Maria) Parker of Albuquerque, NM, Step daughter Renee (Federico) Velasquez, Mesa, AZ, grandson Federico “Lico” Velasquez, Mesa., AZ,

Sister Joyce (Gary) Bergthold, Fillmore CA and brother Roger Howard, Grants Pass, OR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and June Howard and his sister Patricia Branson 

Graveside services will he held Friday November 6^th2020 at 9 am at the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa AZ.

Janine Etta Richie  02/21/1961-10/28/2020 Lost her fight with HLH (a very Rare autoimmune syndrome). Janine was surrounded by all 6 children and her grandchildren in Aurora Colorado at UCHealth.

Janine was born in National City, California to Elizabeth and Raymond Smith. She was the baby of 10 kids. She LOVED teaching and her students LOVED her. She continued to provide an educational experience to the Doctors and Students that we’re working in the hospital. One of the students on the Infectious Disease team took it on himself to take the lead in research and reach out to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and was key in developing a comprehensive treatment plan, and educate all the associates medical groups that were working with Janine.

Our family will be in close communication with the medical staff here at UCHealth and will be working on a Janine Richie HLH Foundation to help develop an education program for both the medical professionals and patients with autoimmune issues. Awareness is key and an early diagnosis (months ago) could have prevented this tragic loss.

We appreciate the love and support our family has received during this this tragic time. We love our friends and family and can assure you so did Janine.

Tom Richie                   Husband

McKenna Eisenhour    Daughter

Jeff Anderson (Jessica)     Son

David Richie (Amanda)      Son

Jana Richie                  Daughter

Paige Richie                 Daughter

Riley Richie                  Son

7 grandchildren: Rosemary, Ira, Lola, Easton, Ellis, Athena & Karter

Kenneth Rulon LeSueur passed quietly away at home on October 28, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Ken was born December 15,1935 in Eagar, Az. To Elizabeth(Schuster) LeSueur and Rulon LeSueur. He attended schools in Eagar and Mesa, graduating from Mesa High School in 1953. His favorite involvement in high school was football, back when helmets were made of leather and he could fold it in half and put in his back pocket. Ken married Phyllis Wike in 1954 and enlisted in the Army in1955 during the Korea Conflict. They had two children, Sheryl and Gary during the time that Ken was attending Arizona State College and U of A. After moving back to Mesa, Phyllis passed away from cancer after only 10 years of marriage. Ken married Elva Griffin in1965 and they added 3 more children to their family, Rusty, Holly and Rand. Ken spent his working years in construction and engineering. He was a hard worker usually putting in 6 days a week at work.

As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ken enjoyed working with the young men, Deacons, Teachers, and Priests. They had some great times together, especially on Super Activities. Ken served as a Stake Missionary, Bishop Counselor, Missionary at Randolph in Casa Grand and served a mission at the Bishops Storehouse.

No one was a stranger to Ken. Endowed with a happy disposition, Ken loved people and had a ready smile for everyone. He loved helping and serving others. As his health declined, his last act of service was taking in all the neighbors garbage barrels after they were emptied. During this long goodbye, Ken remained his cheerful, good natured self, always showing appreciation for every act of service given to him. Without the wonderful help from Hospice of the Valley and our family, we would have not been able to keep him at home. Ken is survived by his wife Elva, son Gary (Crystal Mahaffey) son Rusty (Julie Green) and daughter Holly (Matt Dillard) son Rand, along with 16 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Sheryl (McCleve).A loving farewell to a giant of a man who was only 5’9” tall. Funeral services will be 10:00 Tuesday, November 3rd at the Mesa North Stake Center at 933 E. Brown Rd, with a visitation prior to the service at 9:00. Final resting place, Mesa Cemetery.

Nicholas Granados Jr. died peacefully October 26, 2020 surrounded by his favorite girls, Nana (Carolyn), Sydnie & his beloved Munchkin.
He was loved and survived by his family; Wife: Carolyn, Chandler, AZ Son: Nicholas Granados III (Sue) grandchildren, Sahara, Pillar (Daniel), Isabella, and great grand baby Daniel, Los Angeles, CA. Daughter: Elizabeth Faamaligi (Torise) grandchildren Alex (Jeff), Devin, Helendale, CA. Stepdaughters: Sunshine Gustafson, grandchildren Madison, Colton, Gilbert, AZ. Katie Hunt (Rob) grandchildren, Jeanie, EJ, Drew & Maribelle New Castle, ME. Sydnie Ezzaddin (Mahmood) fur-legged grandchild Penelope, Chandler, AZ. Daughter-in law: Jenn grandchildren Josh & Ethan. Sisters: Vera Delpozo (Ralph) Los Angeles, CA, Alva Picon (John). His beloved Yorkie, Munchkin.  He was proceeded in death by his beloved Mother: Dolores Deleon, Father: Nicholas Granados, Sister: Josie Granados, Brother: Edmund Granados Stepson: Justin Ericsson.  He started his career in the United States Marine Corp. During his service he was in combat battle in Vietnam. He won the National Defense Service & Campaign medal along with a purple heart for his heroic actions. His experience in the Marines played an important role in his life. He often pointed out that the Marines taught him the value of discipline, teamwork and service. When he returned from the Vietnam war, he became a Los Angeles police officer for many years. He moved to Arizona to begin the last chapter of his life 24+ years ago.
He charged full speed ahead in everything he did. He was the tallest man I have ever known in a wheelchair, bigger than life. He loved to watch TV on his big screen; politics, CNN, it’s so ironic he is being buried on election day. He was a member of AA for 19 years. By the Grace of God he died sober. He loved to take his little Yorkie for strolls and talk with all the neighbors. He never met a stranger. He was so easy to love. He will be dearly missed.
Viewing will be November 2, 2020; family 5-6 pm, friends 6-8 pm @ Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201(in old town Mesa),
He will be buried November 3, 2020 at Arizona VA National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ with military honors. Due to Covid only 10 family members can attend.
We will have an open house at our home from 3 pm to 6 pm November 3, 2020 for a celebration of life. San Valencia Apartments 1450 E. Germann Rd., #1095 Chandler, AZ 85286 (Bldg 17 in the back of complex).
We love you and we will miss you Tata! Forever in our hearts.

Betty Pearl (Denham) Walters passed away October 20, 2020.

Services will be Saturday October 31st 2020 at 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2520 E. Old West Highway 89  

Apache Junction, AZ 85119  

Viewing from 9:00 –  10:30 am

Funeral will be at 11:00 am

Surrounded by family our beloved father and papa Terry Muehlhausen passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his daughters Summer Christensen and Misty Kurcz; his son in law Patrick Kurcz; his granddaughters Taylor Bradley, Jersey Kurcz and Journie Kurcz. Terry will be missed by his sister Cynthia Lorenzen as well as many relatives and friends. Terry was predeceased by his parents William Muehlhausen, Donna Muelhausen and his brother Jerry Muehlhausen. 

A celebration of dad’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Monday November 9, 2020 at Bunker Family Funeral & Cremation. 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213. 

Kathryn Clarke Williams, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on October 24, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Kathy was born on September 7, 1943 in Provo, Utah to A. John and Xarissa Merkley Clarke. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. Her father strongly desired one more child and promised he would be a stellar, diaper changing husband! Kathy was a blessing to all.

Kathy married Paul Allen Williams on June 24, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. They resided in Mesa, Arizona for the next 54 years. Kathy graduated from Brigham Young University, majoring in elementary education and taught in Mesa Public Schools during her early years of marriage. While raising her family, Kathy owned and operated her own Diet Center franchise, a program founded by her sister, Sybil Ferguson. Kathy later returned to teaching after raising her family of eight children where she taught kindergarten at Hawthorne Elementary School (now Hughes).

Kathy was a lifelong, devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony of the gospel and Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted her life to her family. Her children were her greatest joy.

Kathy loved learning and was an avid reader. Since the early 70’s, her book club met monthly and the group were life-long friends. She was proud to be a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Kathy was a lover of everything Christmas, decorating her home and bringing in the magic of Christmas. She was a gracious dinner hostess with fresh flowers, china and a beautifully set table. She loved collecting dolls of many varieties. Kathy was beautiful inside and out with a queenly bearing and was gentle, kind and gracious. She will always be loved and immensely missed.

Kathy is survived by her one daughter, Jen (Forrest) Peterson, and her seven sons, John (Liz) Williams, Brent Williams, Rich (Natalie) Williams, Rob (Heather) Williams, Scott (Nathalia) Williams, David Williams and Steven Williams. She leaves behind a wonderful posterity of grandchildren, with more to come. She is also survived by one sister, Jill Harris of St. George, Utah. Her parents; sister, Margaret Riley; sister, Sybil Ferguson; and brother, Jack Clarke; all proceeded her in death.

We will honor Kathy’s life Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Adobe Ward, 2152 E. Adobe Street, Mesa, AZ. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 A.M.

Kathy will be interred in Spanish Fork City Cemetery, alongside her late husband, Paul Allen Williams. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.

Jean Williams, 77, of Mesa, Arizona peacefully passed away from ovarian cancer on Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her two children by her side.  Jean was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life.  She was born on June 10, 1943 in Elko, Nevada and as a young girl she moved to Provo, UT where she graduated from Provo High School and then attended Utah Tech and graduated with her Business Certificate while also taking evening classes at BYU. She worked as head bookkeeper for Central Bank for three-years and served a two-year Stake Mission in the Provo West Utah Stake. She married Keith Johansen on July 9, 1963 in the Salt Lake City Temple and then after Keith graduated from BYU they moved to Manchester, Connecticut so he could attend graduate school.  Their son Kurt, and daughter Wendy were born while there and in 1968 the family moved to Tempe, Arizona.

Although she was mostly a homemaker while raising her children, Jean had many callings in the church within the Relief Society and as a Sunday School Teacher, Ward Librarian, Young Women Advisor and many years in the Primary as a Chorister and teaching the Sunbeams and nursery children.  She loved having an extended ward family to love and serve and was often busy with lesson preparations, sewing gifts, and thoughtfully sending cards in the mail.  Jean touched the lives of so many with her true kindness, love and generosity.

Jean loved the Lord’s holy temple.  She was a weekly volunteer in the Mesa Temple for eleven years while her children were young and then after they were grown, she worked full-time in the Clothing Department for 22-years and retired in 2008.  Immediately upon retirement she was called as an Ordinance Worker where she was serving until the temporary closure in 2018.

In addition to her love of the church and temple, Jean loved music and singing from an early age even participating in an All-State Chorus in High School and many Ward and Stake Choirs through the years.  She performed in the annual Mesa Temple Easter Pageant eight times, twice portraying the role of Mary.

Jean is survived by her sisters, Terry (Arlyn) Finlinson of Delta, UT and Shauna Williams of Tempe, AZ and her brother Clint Williams (Christine) of Ogden, UT.  Her two children Kurt (Stacy) of Chandler, AZ and Wendy Johansen of Phoenix, AZ along with her grandchildren Ryan, Max and Rylee Johansen were the joys of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Nell Williams and her brother Donnell.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, with viewing from 10-10:45am and funeral service at 11:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 525 E. 2^nd Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Funeral arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ (480)964-8686. Burial in the Salt Lake City Cemetery (Larkin Mortuary).

Funeral Services’ Zoom Link: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/my/just1miller
Meeting ID 4802325240

Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Reistad passed away Thursday, October 15^th in Mesa Arizona at the age of 74.  She was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, on November 14^th, 1945, and lived on the family farm in Columbus, ND while growing up.  After she graduated, she moved to California where she became a United States citizen.  She later moved back to Columbus ND, where she met and married Mark Reistad, raising their family and working various jobs around the area, such as teaching baton twirling and working at the café, all while working their farm.  She lived in Columbus until retirement, at which time she moved to Mesa, AZ, enjoying fun and friends at Val Vista Village.  She will be missed for her bright smile and youthful energy, especially on the dance floor.  She was the life of the party no matter where she went.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; father and mother Charles and Ann Darras; brother, Dale Darras; a niece, Tammy Hoff; and a nephew, John Starrett.  She leaves behind a sister, Dianne Starrett of Chandler, AZ; a brother, Gary Darras of Bismark, ND; 2 sons, Bill Steffen of Paducah, KY, and Robert Steffen of Minot, ND; 3 stepchildren, Russell Reistad of Carthage, TX, Cheryl Milne of Westminster, CO, and Ryan Reistad of McGregor ND; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held for her at Bunker Family Funeral and Cremation on Saturday, November 7^th, at 11 am. Loved ones can come an hour early to pay their respects to the  family. Other arrangements have not been finalized at this time.  Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association in her honor.  For more information, go to www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Bernice D. Jaehnig, age 96, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Two Creeks, Wisconsin, on July 5, 1924, to Arthur and Edith (Geerdts) Zierzow.

In 1943 she was united in marriage to Ralph Jaehnig, and, like many young women during WWII, she worked stateside while her husband served in the U.S. Army. After his term of service ended, they settled in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where they raised their family while operating Jaehnigs Liquor Store. In 1973, Ralph and Bernice moved to Mesa, Arizona, where they started Tri-Rentals, a party rental business. Bernice worked for many years alongside her husband and their two sons. She especially loved serving customers by adding her personal touch with decorated wedding arches, flower arrangements, and hand-made bows. Bernice, Ralph, and Ellen also always enjoyed their annual summer visits back to Wisconsin to see family and friends.

Bernice was preceded in death by Ralph (June 2007), her husband of 64 years, and their daughter Ellen Kay Jaehnig (October 2019). She is survived by her son Chet (Barb) of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Jane (Jim) Lepich of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; son Dan (Becky) of Phoenix, Arizona; as well as twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren who love her dearly. She is also survived by her sister Elsie Mattek of Appleton, Wisconsin, and sister-in-law Donna Boyer of El Cajon, California, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

In her long life, Bernice touched the lives of many. Her children wish to thank the many friends from Pilgrim and Emmanuel Lutheran churches, her Mesa neighbors, and the staff from Emerald Glen who helped her in her final years. The prayers and care from family and friends near and far are greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am at Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church, 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona. Those not able to attend are invited to watch the recorded service online at PilgrimMesa.com.

Memorials in Bernice’s name may be given to Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School (Mesa, Arizona), Arizona Lutheran Academy (Phoenix, Arizona), or Manitowoc Lutheran High School (Manitowoc, Wisconsin).

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Maxine Hansen Updike, 72, passed from this life Oct 23, 2020, surrounded by her family. For 48 years she was the better half to her husband, Galen Updike. She was the mother of 5 children and grandmother to 11. All benefitted from her superior intelligence, love of art, wise support, business acumen, radiant smile, and love of her Arizona heritage. She began life on Feb 1, 1948 and grew up in Eagar Arizona, the only child of John Rex and Marian Udall Hansen. The beautiful mountain and high desert vistas of Eastern AZ were deeply rooted in her soul. She epitomized the values of her pioneer ancestors, and the friendliness and industry of rural AZ.
She was valedictorian of her Round Valley HS class of ’66, and graduated from ASU, ’70 in Elementary Ed. She met Galen as she worked on her Masters’ degree at BYU. They were married in the Mesa AZ, LDS Temple December of 1972, spending the next six months in Taipei, Taiwan where she supported her husband as he studied Mandarin, Chinese. After returning to Utah, she began her lifelong career as a mother, homemaker, volunteer choir teacher, art mentor, PTA Worker, Cub Scout leader, etc. Now with 5 children, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1983, where she continued to raise her young family to maturity. And she added to her skills as a business owner, Realtor, church leader, and continued to bless the lives of all who knew her. In her later life, with the onset of diabetes, her example of courage and perseverance in the face debilitating health issues taught us true charity.
She was predeceased by her parents, and one grandchild (Violet Rose Shepherd). She is survived by her husband, her children Rinda, Nathan, Bethanne Hathcock (Nathan Jay), Russell (Larisa Lawlor), and Susan Shepherd (Shawn). Funeral services are scheduled at the LDS Church, 1054 W 2nd Pl, Mesa. Viewing Thurs Oct 29th, 9:30am, Funeral, 11:00am. Burial in Eagar AZ Fri, Oct 30th, 11am. Arrangements: Bunkers Mortuary, Mesa (480)964-8686

Mike “Lefty” Reed

Mike passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 81 in Mesa, Arizona after a short illness. He was loved by his wife, Nancy Unrein Reed who never believed in soul mates until she married Mike. His sister, Vicky Hofer(Dale). His children, Michael Reed (Vicki), Kelli Schuler (George), Pat Unrein (Missy), John Unrein (Wendy), Casey Unrein (Diana), his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece and nephews that he loved with all his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill (Doc)and Emma Reed and his sisters Judy, Pat and Shari.

Mike proudly graduated from Lawrence High School and Emporia State.
He coached at 0lathe and Washburn Rural High school in Topeka. He coached football, gymnastics and golf.
After coaching he was a GM for numerous car dealerships.
For the last 10 years he drove a school bus for Washburn Rural.

Mike had many friends because he had many interests. He was an athlete, coach, teacher, salesman and all around friendly, fun guy. He had a passion for sports (especially his beloved KU), golf, poker and gambling on all of them! His other favorite thing was a good cigar, or any cigar.

He wanted no funeral, he hated them and didn’t want to make his loved ones endure one because of him. He would want you all to know how much you meant to him!

Richard Parker Moffat Jr., known to all as Parker, passed away on October 22, 2020 while his family watched from a phone outside of the hospital. He suffered a heart attack believed to be caused by an infection in his lungs and blockages to his heart. The real cause of death may actually be a result of giving his heart away throughout his 68 years.

“Park”, as the second of seven, learned the art of caring for others early. His brother Roger said, “as my older brother, I have always looked up to Parker and strived to be like him.” His baby sister Mindy said of her brother, “He was my rock and my steady. He was at all my major milestones when dad couldn’t be there. He always made me feel taken care of.”

Parker leaves behind “the zig to his zag”, his sweetheart Peggy. They were family friends when they were young, and Peg said, “I loved him from the minute I knew him. I knew he was going to be my husband.” She called him her quiet silent type man, the background man. If she made dinner, he washed the dishes. When she hosted parties, he built her extra-large tables to hold her big family. He set up the jokes, and she had the punchline. When James Taylor was on, he took the lead, and they danced cheek to cheek. On November 7, they would be married 46 years.

“Pa” will also be greatly missed by his 6 children. Parker is one to quietly and quickly respond to his family when needed. His siblings and children can each recall numerous things that have been fixed, painted, created, or solved by him during his visits. It brought him joy to show up in his “paint clothes” to work for those he loved. This year alone, he personally painted walls in three of his kid’s homes.

“Grandpa”, or “Papa”, also leaves 18 brokenhearted grandchildren, ages 17 to 10 months. Few enjoyed holding babies or bouncing toddlers on his knees as did this sweet-hearted old man. Somewhere, Parker is walking a beach, with wet sand in his toes, softly talking to the baby in his arms. His oldest grandchild, Jacie, 17, has a photo of her grandpa fishing with her as a little girl and she captioned it “another angel.” His influence on these children will be profound and leave a legacy of one who gave his heart to others.

His loss will be felt among the community and shared by many as he served in his church and ministered to hundreds over the course of his life. He helped to create smiles all over the valley as the owner of Moffat Dental Ceramics for over 40 years. He created lifelong friendships with many doctors and staff. One doctor and friend said this week, “I loved coming to chat with Parker. He made me late for many appointments talking with him.”

He went about doing good, quietly serving his neighbors, his friends, his family, and those in his church. Charity and service were his gifts, and he brought joy, and homemade ice cream to countless homes. If he disappeared on any given evening, you could likely find him in the bedroom or doorstep of a dear friend or family with carton of love and a comforting hug.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Parker Moffat, and his sister Marty Slade. He is survived by his wife Peggy (Arnett) Moffat, his mother Lorraine Moffat, and his siblings Chris/Kent Rhodes, Merry Anne/Steve Prince, Craig/Diana Moffat, Roger/Christine Moffat, and Mindy/Eldon Thomas.

He also leaves his children Rich/Loretta Moffat, Rob/Courtney Moffat, Mac/Camille Moffat, Jacob/Emily Moffat, Megan/Chris Clifford, and Madison/Jon Lemaire.

His grandchildren: Jacie Moffat, Cameron Moffat, Jonathan Parker Moffat, Daisy Moffat, Sabrina Moffat, McKenna Moffat, Chantelle Moffat, Jay Moffat, Zac Moffat, Jasper Moffat, Sterling Moffat, Violet Moffat, Ruby Moffat, Boston Clifford, Reese Clifford, Emery Clifford, Dallas Clifford, and Bennett Lemaire.

A viewing will be held Sunday November 1, 2020 at Bunker Family Garden Chapel 6:00-8:00 PM. Masks required and social distancing enforced.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, November 2, 2020 at Parker’s home church building. Seating will be limited with masks required and social distancing enforced. The services will also be streamed live.  Click to participate online. https://youtu.be/5MIkikqVgLU

Parker will be buried in the Mesa Cemetery.