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Bud Morris Cox, 86, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by family.

 Bud was born on December 13, 1933 in Overton, Nevada. He was the fourth son of Lawrence Janes and Francis Lynette (Huntsman) Cox. He served in the 82^nd Airborne Division, US Army from 1953-1956. He was deployed to Greenland for a short time. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1996 in Oregon where he lived for 44 years. He married his wife, Anne Homiller, in Linda Vista, California on June 27, 1959 and they spent more than 61 years together. He loved his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many callings in the Church including home teacher, missionary at the women’s correctional facility with his wife, and worker at the Portland Oregon Temple. He received a football scholarship to the University of Utah. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and playing sports with his family.

 He loved being a father and grandfather and loved his family deeply. He was always there when they needed him. He is survived by his loving wife Anne, children Robert (Karen) Cox, Cathy Stewart, Carrie (Vern) Bastow, Kimberly Hartman, Karen (Adam) Ceboll, Christopher Cox, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one Sister Ellie Brown. Two twin sons, Michael and Mitchell, and eight siblings have preceded him in death. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside services and interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Marshall Luca Vogler, 13, of Mesa, Arizona, left us on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was born in Phoenix on May 23, 2007, to Faith (Greer) and Spencer Vogler.

Marshall was an 8^th grader at Heritage Academy where he enjoyed Kenpo and science.  He earned a First Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. At age six Marshall declared that he would get his black belt, and by age 10 he succeeded. He also had a yellow belt in Kenpo. Being an avid fan of the martial arts, Marshall could not pass up the opportunity to participate in them. He welcomed the chance to earn another black belt in a different martial art.

Marshall participated in the Herpetology Club at school. He joined the club to help him overcome his fear of snakes and other reptiles. He would come home from school on those days bubbling with excitement, sharing videos and pictures of the different reptiles he had been able to touch and hold.

Marshall was a member of Boy Scout for two years, attaining the rank of Tenderfoot.

Marshall loved being outdoors and was an avid fisherman, keeping track of every single fish he caught and then released; he caught over 100 fish in his lifetime. He had a passion for rocks, video games and reading. Marshall had an affinity for quartz, but that did not stop him from admiring and collecting all types of rocks and geodes. Marshall was known for playing Minecraft and Fortnite with his friends. He also enjoyed Halo with his dad and brother.

He savored several book series including Fablehaven, Beyonders and Ranger’s Apprentice, often enticing his mom to read them as well.

Marshall is survived by his parents, Faith (Greer) and Spencer Vogler; his brother, Conner Vogler, Mesa, AZ; his aunt, Cristin (Greer) Vinson, wife of Allen Vinson, Oakwood, GA; cousins Pearl Vinson and Sebastigan Vinson, Oakwood, GA.

He is also survived by his grandparents, Ram Khalsa, Gisela, AZ, Sally Fulton, Scottsdale, AZ, and Katie (Greer) McAllister, wife of Kent McAllister, Campbellsville, KY, as well as his Great Aunt Carol (Vogler) Swanson, Lincoln, NE.

Marshall is also survived by his cousins Kirstin (Swanson) Wilder, wife of David Wilder Jr., Eden Wilder, Sophie Wilder, Lincoln, NE; Kari (Swanson) Neth, wife of Abraham Neth, Alexander Neth, and Claire Neth, Lincoln, NE; Robert Swanson, husband of Emily (Fantelli) Swanson, and Jack Swanson, Pebble Beach, CA.

A Celebration of Life memorial for Marshall will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Bunker Funeral Home, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Unfortunately, the celebration will be limited to approximately 50 people so friends and family who will not be attending in person are welcome to join the service virtually on the Facebook live platform.  The link will not be active until 10 a.m. Friday morning. Please join us at:

Marshall Luca Vogler Celebration of life

Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation is honored to be caring for Marshall and his family. Online condolences may be offered at www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Upon conclusion of the Celebration of Life at Bunker Funeral Home, the Vogler’s will open their home from 1-3 p.m. for anyone who wants to greet the family.

Gayle William Guinn, 85, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice of the Valley on October 30, 2020 surrounded by his big wonderful family.  Gayle was born April 10, 1935 in the little copper mining town of Ajo, Arizona to Roy and Nellie May King Guinn.  He graduated from Ajo High School in 1953 and attended a year at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah before serving as a nineteen-year-old missionary in the California Mission.  He was inducted into the US Army in 1958 and spent time in Korea.  He met his wife Diane Dalrymple from Montpelier, Idaho at Arizona State University and they were married October 27, 1961 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  They had 10 amazing children, 41 adored grandchildren, and 16 cherished great-grandchildren during their 59 wonderful years together.

Gayle and Diane lived in Ajo for the first six years of their marriage and had four children while Gayle worked for the New Cornelia copper mine there as a laborer on the track gang, a brakeman on the trains, in the powerhouse, and finally as a pipefitter’s helper in the pipe shop where he learned to do plumbing (a skill later used extensively to supplement his salary in education).  He returned to ASU just months before the copper mine in Ajo went on strike (and later shut down completely) and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and fathered six more children.  He became the principal of Opportunity Hall/Mesa Vista (an alternative school in Mesa for students with academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges) and spent 25 years there successfully interacting (and backpacking) with students and staff he loved so much.

Gayle was a very-active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many ward and stake capacities over the years, including Scoutmaster, Young Men’s President, Stake High Councilor, Bishop’s Counselor twice, and Bishop.  He was also a Counselor in the Church District Presidency while in the army in Korea.  In retirement, he served as a senior missionary with Diane in the Scotland Edinburgh Mission, Colorado Denver North Mission, Salt Lake City Headquarters Mission, and in Mesa as a CES missionary and at the Church Employment Center.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Dalrymple Guinn, children: Kimberly (Jay) Hulet, Kirk (Linda) Guinn, Matthew (Valerie) Guinn, Nathan (Keri) Guinn, Amber (Ken) Pace, Autumn (Rob) Merkley, Charity (Kenny) Thorley, Migaela (Shaun) Reedy, and Courtney (Jessica) Guinn, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a baby daughter Nichole, parents, Roy and Nell Guinn and siblings Gene (Maggie) Guinn, Thelma (Richard) Watson, Marjorie (Fred) Johnson and Grant (Kathy) Guinn.

Gayle had an incredible talent for making everyone he met feel loved and appreciated and was known for his hugs.

A visitation will be held at the Beverly Ward at 1054 W. 2^nd Place in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, 7 November 2020 from 9:00-10:45am in the Relief Society Room, with the funeral service to follow at 11am.  Gayle will be interred at the Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe immediately following the service.

Bob completed his earthly journey last Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020.  He was surrounded by his family, loving him and praying for his comfort and peace in passing.  Bob was born March 8, 1948 in Barnesville, Ohio and grew up in Kenton, Ohio.  His parents are Bob and Dorothy Brown.  Bob is survived by his brother: Roger Brown, wife: Cheri Brown, 5 children: Ryan Brown (Kelli), Morgan Brown (Jessie), Irving Begay, Jayme Stoker (Ryan), & Lacey Dupont, and 18 most cherished grandchildren.  Bob was all about his family, baseball, and the Rolling Stones! He loved baseball.  If he wasn’t playing baseball, he was watching it on the TV.  He was often seen with 1 or 2 small radios on either side of him while watching a game; 3 games on at a time, texting back and forth with his good friend Joel about each play.

Bob truly enjoyed watching his much loved grandkids play baseball and softball, perform in concerts, sing, dance, or jam out on the guitar to his favorite Stones music.  Bob graduated from ONU, ASU, and UofA Law School.  Bob was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved it.  It took a while for him to give up playing ball on Sundays, but he had a strong testimony and loved the Lord. His most favorite calling was teaching the 7 and 8 year old children preparing for baptism.

Bob had many challenges the last 20 or so years of his life.  Cancer, a kidney transplant (donated by his daughter Lacey), and various other health issues.  He fought every setback valiantly.  He defied a few doctors with his strength and resilience, and was able to lengthen his earthly life by years, months and days.  He was a survivor!  Bob’s family and friends will miss him dearly.  He was a sweetheart, best friend, wonderful father and grandfather.

Services:  LDS Meetinghouse 2220 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203.  9:00-9:45am visitation, 10:00am funeral service.  Burial at Mesa Cemetery.

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Kathleen (Kathy) Fay Rodriguez, 66 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, October 28^th after a short battle with Leukemia.

Kathy was born in Estherville, Iowa on April 5, 1954 to Donald and Victoria Torreson. Her childhood was spent growing up on a farm, playing alongside her five brothers. After high school, Kathy traveled to California and it was there she would eventually meet her husband, Lino. In 1981, Kathy gave birth to their daughter Christina. They lived in California until 1989 when they decided to move to Minnesota to be closer to her family. In 2013, Kathy and her husband moved a final time to Mesa, Arizona. In 2019, she welcomed her grandson Hudson, whom she doted on with so much love and adoration.

Kathy was feisty, a fighter who bravely battled a neurological disorder since 2003. This illness greatly affected the use of her muscles. Although she struggled with her body over the years, her sense of humor, bravery and positivity never wavered. A kind soul, she touched everyone who knew her with her sweetness.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald Torreson; brother Bill Torreson; father-in-law Rodolfo Rodriguez; mother-in-law Rafaela Schueg Rodriguez; two stillborn sisters and beloved family dog of 17 years, Daisy Mae.

Kathy is survived by her husband Lino (43 years married); daughter Christina (Levi) Kinsey; grandson Hudson; mother Victoria Torreson; brother Rodney (Paulette) Torreson; sister-in-law Martha Torreson; brother Dean Torreson; brother Tom (Carrie) Torreson; brother Richard (Pamela) Torreson; many beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews; her dog Lily and granddoggy Abbie.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who will be forever missed but never forgotten.

A private memorial service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona.

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

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).

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