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Julia Ruth Johnson Harris, 76, of Tempe, AZ, was born in Phoenix on March 2, 1944, and passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020. She retired from the Kyrene School District where she taught kindergarten for many years. She spent her retirement years substitute teaching, working at the LDS temple in Mesa, enjoying her children and grandchildren, and traveling with her husband of 54 years. Julia was a teacher, both academically and spiritually. She cultivated relationships that lasted well past the last day in her classroom for both her students and their families. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and cherished her time spent serving and leading congregation members of all ages. Julia was an amazing seamstress and often would help her family members, friends and neighbors. She chose to stay home in her early years of motherhood while using her many talents to help support her family. Julia was an avid reader, frequent moviegoer, and she enjoyed sister time, supporting her grandkids at their various events or activities, and taking care of her many turtles. Julia is survived by her children Richard (Angela), Rand (Malinda), Holly (Jack Harston), Rustin (Sarah), Geri Anne (Chris Hoskins), Kelly (Ryan Labadie); sisters Joyce Freeman, Lynette (Jerry Johnson); brothers Daun (Janice) and Dale (Pam); 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell E. Harris, Jr., her parents Bernard and Anna Johnson; step-mother Hildegarde Johnson; sister Sharon Hughes; niece Michele Tucker; nephew David Hughes. Julia’s visitation will be held October 30, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6001 S. Lakeshore Drive in Tempe, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Funeral services immediately following the visitation at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to your local school in her honor. 

Robert Taylor Neville, loving husband, father, grandfather, and Great Papa, passed peacefully at home in his sleep on October 17, 2020.  He lived a 90-year life full of Christ-like service and love for his family.

Robert was born June 28, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah of pioneer-stock parents—Joseph and Julia Neville.  He and his four siblings spent their early years in rugged Escalante, Utah while his father engineered the building of rural roads and bridges.  After moving to Ogden, Bob graduated from Weber College and prepared to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He and his identical twin brother, Bruce, served together in post-WWII Germany and were even companions at the end of their missions.

Bob returned to his parent’s home in Kaysville, Utah where he met and married his eternal sweetheart, Maxine Burton.  They were married in the Salt Lake Temple and were together more than 66 years; their love continues forever. During the Korean Conflict, Bob joined the United States Air Force as a flight engineer on B-36 bombers.  After his military career he graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in Accounting and Law. He and Maxine settled in Scottsdale, AZ where they raised their family and enjoyed a successful law practice.

Robert had a firm testimony of The Book of Mormon and was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He served in many callings including Scoutmaster, Young Men’s leader, multiple Bishoprics, and especially enjoyed his service as the Bishop of the Mesa 54^th YSA Ward. In later years, he and Maxine moved to Gilbert and together served Church missions in Ketchikan, Alaska and  Washington D.C., along with many years as ordinance workers in the Mesa and Gilbert temples. While he loved serving in the church, Bob also enjoyed serving in his community. Upon retiring from the practice of law, he provided free legal service for 18 years at the Mesa Senior Center.

Bob thoroughly enjoyed life, especially all outdoor activities.  The family made many memories together attending local sporting events, camping, lake trips, family beach vacations, as well as backpacking, river rafting, and fishing in wild Alaska. He also obtained his pilot’s license and flew his own plane. But above all, Bob cherished his family and loved the Savior.

Robert is survived by his lovely wife, Maxine, and his five children—Scot (Kim); Julie (Len); Chris (Cathy); Suzanne (Brad); and David.  He leaves a wonderful posterity of 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren with more to come.

Funeral services will be privately held with family at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24.  Those wishing to virtually attend the service can visit the link on this site below.

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Opal June LeSueur passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1929, in Winchester, Virginia to Frederick and Della Schuller. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education and was an educator at Alhambra High School, and later the Phoenix Union High School district administration.

June was very active in Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and along with her late husband Woodrow, served in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. Her love of travel extended decades to visits throughout the world.

June was predeceased by her husbands, A.F. Jamison, and Woodrow F. LeSueur, brother Lewis Schuller, and stepson Fred LeSueur. She is survived by a sister, Charlotte Ritter, daughter Linda Parillo (Chris), son Daryl Jamison (Denise), stepsons Wayne LeSueur (Susan) and Carl LeSueur ( Wendy), 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11 AM at the Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. A visitation will be held one-hour prior, from 10-11 AM. Burial will be at noon at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.

Debra “Debbie” Lorraine Feliz born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 14th, 1963 residing in Mesa, AZ unexpectedly passed away October 14th, 2020. She was raised in Passaic, New Jersey by her late parents Dorothy and Edwin Henry along with her brother Marc. Debbie is survived by her husband, Mark Feliz Sr. and their children: Ashleigh, Samantha, and Mark Jr. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Molly, Luke, Scarlett, Ben, Evelyn, and Aurora. She was predeceased by her first daughter Stephanie in 1989.

Debra was a determined person in everything she did. Back East, she attended Syracuse University. She then traveled across the United States on a greyhound bus in order to relocate to Arizona and stayed with her good friend Joyce. Debbie attended college in Phoenix, until she was accepted by University of Arizona. During her schooling at U of A, is where she met her husband Mark Feliz Sr. She would tell her children that she was looking for a book in the library and bumped into him, where she exclaimed “Oh, I didn’t see you there,” in which he replied back “neither did I.”

After over a year of close friendship Debra and Mark Sr. fell in love and were married in 1985. They lived in Mark’s one-bedroom apartment. In 1986 they welcomed their first child, Stephanie and moved to a two-bedroom apartment for a short time before moving to a trailer of a friend of theirs who moved to Florida for a job. Due to the fact that Debbie was always thinking of others she made arrangements for her friend Joyce to move from Alaska and a bad situation to live with Mark and her. Although they were told they only had to pay for the park fees, they ended up moving back to their 2-bedroom apartment. Joyce moved to Tucson with them to the same complex and helped babysit Stephanie while Mark and Debbie attended college. Mark cleaned Joyce’s apartment as payment.

Soon after graduation Debbie obtained her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and enrolled into the graduate program for the visually impaired along with her husband. Debbie dedicated her time to taking care of her daughter Stephanie while balancing graduate school, being a wife, and managing her home life. Debbie would tell us during this time you could find her sleeping on the hard, cold floors of the hospital room while Stephanie was receiving treatments for retinoblastoma.

Just after coming home from the hospital with Stephanie and newborn, Ashleigh, Mark went to Mesa for job interviews. Mark called Debbie to let her know he was hired with Mesa Public Schools so she packed up the kids and apartment while Mark stayed in Mesa with his Aunt. Debbie drove the old Buick station wagon loaded with two kids and belongings and her brother-in-law drove the U-Haul from Tucson to Mesa.

Debbie, in her true fashion of doing what had to be done to get things moving, got busy shopping for a house to rent, which she found in no time. That is how Debbie came to be in Mesa from 1988 to 2020.

Debbie continued to take on any challenge’s life threw at her. This included their oldest daughter passing in March of 1989, the birth of their third child, Samantha, and the birth of their fourth child, Mark Anthony Jr. This also includes working evenings as a school custodian in order to stay for the kids, being a fulltime driver/reader for her husband’s job position, and working nights and double shifts at a group home; all of this to make ends-meet. She finally took the State testing for Special Education, visually impaired certification and was hired as a teacher of the blind student. It is at this role she has had the greatest influence on people. If you ask any one of her past or present students, they will all say that she influenced them in a positive way. Her long work hours only emphasize how dedicated she was to her class kids.

Throughout all of this she never stopped thinking of others. She made sure her kids had the best birthdays and made sure everybody, kids and adults, had a Christmas present. She made sure that gift was actually meaningful to each person.

Debbie was an exceptional crafty person. Her hobbies include but are not limited to: sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbooking, and baking the best brownies ever. Her most recent project was candle making with her husband, Mark. Her children grew up with homemade Halloween costumes, relatives would receive knitted blankets, and she was always ready to sew up her grandchildren’s favorite stuffed animal. “Oh, I should really work on my project” was a frequent phrase she would say. Her projects were always made with someone in mind; that shows just how thoughtful, loving, and genuine she really was.

She was an extraordinary, selfless person, a devoted wife, a loving Nana, a caring friend, and a remarkable teacher.

Linda Lea Collier, 79, passed away peacefully on October 13^th in Tempe, AZ surrounded by her family.  She was born to Rodman and Louise Henry on June 2, 1941 in Garnett, Kansas.  She is survived by six of her seven children, Michael Lehew (Melody), Teri Hand (Ron), Connie Angrisani (John), Greg Lehew (Cyndi), Tricia Perez (Eric), Vicky Albaugh (Dean), 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.  Linda was preceded in death by her husband(s), Roy Collier, Robert Lehew, daughter Kelly Collier and her parents.

Linda and Robert Lehew raised their five children in Hiawatha, Kansas before moving to Prescott, AZ in 1973.  Linda then moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1974 where she married Roy Collier and added two more children to her family.   Linda became a real estate broker and spent many years helping people find their forever home.  Linda enjoyed camping and lake living and spent many weekends at Roosevelt Lake with her family before moving to the Lake of the Ozarks.  She enjoyed eight wonderful years in the lakefront family home before moving back to the Phoenix area.  The family she created was her pride and joy.  She loved and enjoyed the time spent with her family and watching it grow.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Queen Creek, AZ on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Carmen Jones Scott of Mesa, Arizona passed away on October 13, 2020 at the age of 67.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  Carmen was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 25, 1952 to Ralph Timothy Jones and Marian Tenney Jones.  She was the fourth of six children born to Ralph and Marian.

Carmen attended Westwood High School, Mesa Community College, and Brigham Young University where she was involved and excelled in sports.  She earned a Bachelor Degree from BYU. While in college, Carmen played several sports including softball, basketball, field hockey and volleyball.  Carmen participated in a softball tournament in New York State to crown a National Champion.  Carmen was the MVP of her team.

Carmen was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in the church in many capacities, but here favorite calling was working with the Young Women while sharing her strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Carmen retired from the City of Mesa after 30 years of service in parks and recreation.  Before becoming ill, she also worked for the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation.  One of Carmen’s most joyous occasions was to officiate high school volleyball.

Carmen’s favorite activities were spending time with her family, including attending sporting events, concerts, plays, or other activities of her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed family history, work, traveling, and attending professional sporting events.

Carmen is survived by her four children: Angela Lyn and Adam Warren, Christopher Alan and Karen Scott, Michelle Lee Scott and Marian Scott; seven grandchildren William Patrick, Annmarie Nicolle, Jeffrey Porter, Jedidiah Christopher, Adam Henry, Jacee Lyn, and Aiden Wesley Scott; four sisters, Myrna, Evelyn, Kathy and Jennifer; six brothers, Lloyd, Richard, Lester, Timothy, Russell and Randy.  Her Mother, Father, Brother Kent and Sister Donna preceded her in death.

Adda Mae (Good) Miller, 89, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2020  in Mesa, Arizona.  Adda Mae was an inspiration to her family and those who knew her.  She was a woman of faith and had many talents.  After completing school in Cosmetology, she owned her own business for several years.   After moving to Kentucky she took art lessons from Russell May and became an impressive artist working mainly with oils.  She pieced together beautiful quilts, and she was a very good cook.

Adda Mae was born February 17, 1931 in Dahlgreen, Illinois, daughter of Almon and Dessie (Jones) Good.  She was married to the late Shirley Ray Miller for 41 years.

Surviving are three sons, Raymond Howard (Vicki) of Gaston, SC, Randy LeRoy (Juanita) of Mesa, AZ and Ronald Lindy (Jill) of Elko, NV.  One daughter, Roxanna Mae (Rodney) Courtney of Reno, NV.

She had 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She is survived by her brothers, Warren C Good of Sutherlin, OR and Kenneth Good of Kingman, AZ and sisters, Edna Breeze of Mt. Vernon, IL and Marilyn Breeze of Bluford, IL.

Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers: Leland, Isaac Russell and infant Almon Dean Good; three sisters: Rose Marie Payton, Mary DeJournett and Minnie Millenbine; and loving husband.

Adda Mae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. Strong in her faith, her favorite hymn was sung by Johnny Cash “I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone.”

Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Spring.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers that you give to your favorite charity.

Barbara McAlister was born to William Davidson and Dorothy Taylor McAlister, on March 20, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Alhambra, California, along with her older sister, Jean, and her younger sister, Nancy.  Barbara and her family were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved being part of their ward family, with their beloved bishop, Howard W. Hunter.

Barbara went to BYU, where she eventually met a young man from Arizona, Wayne Stanton Hamblin.  They were married on December 22, 1949, in the Idaho Falls Temple.  They soon moved to Reese River, Nevada, where they were the only elementary school teachers on a very isolated reservation.  At the end of that school year they moved to live temporarily with Barbara’s mother in Rexburg, Idaho.  Their first child, Charee, was born there in 1951.  The next year Wayne and Barbara taught elementary school in Fallon, Nevada, and then moved to live temporarily with Wayne’s parents in St. Johns, Arizona, where Denise was born in 1953.

The young Hamblin family lived in Washington DC, for the next four years, while Wayne attended medical school at George Washington University.  Marcene was born there in 1954.  Eventually they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Wayne opened a family medical practice.  Lynnette was born in 1957, David in 1959, Mark in 1961, and Bryan in 1963.  Scottsdale, with a bigger house, later became the new home for the family.  Barbara was well known for welcoming others into her home, creating beautiful clothing and decorations, serving in the church, and as a wonderful mother.

In 1979, Wayne, Barbara and Bryan moved to St. Johns.  Wayne became the town’s only doctor, and Barbara was his office manager.  They lived on a small ranch, and took care of Wayne’s parents, who lived in town. Barbara’s hobby was to make beautiful and comfortable flannel quilts for each of her children and grandchildren.  So many fun family weekends and reunions were held in their spacious home. With Wayne’s passing in 1999, Barbara moved to Mesa, Arizona, to be near all seven of her children.  She worked for many years as a service missionary in the Church’s humanitarian center, designing quilts.

Even at 91, Barbara’s body was strong, and her mind was clear.  She enjoyed joining in on all kinds of family activities, dinners, programs and theater productions.  Barbara was kind, wise and elegant, yet down-to-earth.  She has blessed the lives of her parents, sisters, husband and children, plus three more generations of descendants.

Barbara McAlister Hamblin passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020.  She is survived by her sister, Nancy Foster (Gary,) and her children, Charee Harbertson (Steve,) Denise LeCheminant (Greg,) Marcene Harris (Joe,) Lynnette Nelson (Jim,) David Hamblin (Deniece,) Mark Hamblin (Sharon,) and Bryan Hamblin (whose wife, Ann Marie, is also deceased.)   She has continued to bring blessings to her 25 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Barbara is a beloved daughter of her Heavenly Father who loves her, and who has welcomed her home.

*Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:00 am.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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*Barbara’s remains will be buried later that day in the St. Johns, Arizona Cemetery.

Gary Ray Christensen, “Mr. C” and “Uncle Gary” age 83, of Mesa, AZ passed away on October 10, 2020, in his second home, The Big Red Truck. Gary, born May 15, 1937 in Pima, AZ was a 31-year veteran teacher in Queen Creek Unified School District, he taught subjects in Math, Science, Wood Shop, and coached Girls Basketball and other sports.  He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, Lifetime NRA member, and gun safety instructor.  Gary was everyone’s favorite Uncle and a military veteran who served a peacekeeping tour of duty in South Korea.  He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denmark.  He was passionate about family and always supported his nieces and nephews in shooting activities and other family events.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Sarah Jane Christensen, and siblings; Beth Ellsworth, Phil Christensen, Geraldine Harrison, Lot Christensen, Coreen and Coleen Christensen (twins), and Jane Theobald.  Gary is survived by siblings, Betty Cook, Rose Shumway, Carol Shupe, Joy Jones, and Jim Christensen.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 16th, with a viewing at 3:00 PM and services at 4:00 PM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 745 North Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213.

The services will be streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/SLwArafukZg

Interment: Saturday October 17th, 1:30 PM, in the Pima Cemetery, 800 South, 400 West, Pima, AZ 85543

Marvin Kay McLaws, completed his earthly journey on October 7, 2020, at his home in Mesa, Arizona, peacefully returning to his Father in Heaven.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born to Lester Owen McLaws and Florence Standage Cutler in Mesa, Arizona on September 14, 1934.

Kay was married to his high school sweetheart, Fern Audene Allen (Slade), in the Mesa Arizona Temple on September 4, 1954. They recently celebrated the 66^th anniversary of their eternal companionship.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kay lead a life of service and devotion. He served faithfully in numerous callings including multiple bishoprics and youth leadership. He served multiple stake missions and shared the peace and happiness of the gospel he loved with many. Kay was always very generous and kind, spending countless hours seeking those in need. Very few people were ever allowed to leave his home empty handed. Kay had a great love for genealogy and serving in the temple. He followed the example of his Savior, Jesus Christ, and had a firm testimony of Him.

Kay was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale and Richard and his grandson Austin Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Audene, daughter Pamela, sons Daniel, Randall, Darren and Brent, 17 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Jerrold and his sisters Marnell Davis and Patricia McLaws.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 15^th, 9:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 933 East Brown Road, Mesa, Arizona. The funeral will follow immediately at 10:00am at the same location.

Hedy Osborn, born June 15,1943, was called home on October 8. 2020.  There to meet her were her father Roy, mother Helen as well as her two brothers Jack and Mike.  Hedy is survived by her husband Richard, daughters Annemarie and Heidi, sister Musette, grandsons Logan and Spencer and her stepchildren Rich, Mandi and Anna and their families.

Hedy led a very happy, active life filled with family, friends and activities.  Mainly her love for quilting.  Known for her sweet nature and kindness, she will be deeply missed by all.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2835 E. Des Moines, Mesa, AZ 85213.  Visitation will begin 45 minutes prior to service at 9:15 AM.

Theora Jarvis Standage Davis passed away in the early hours of Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born in St. Johns, Arizona on October 30, 1931. She moved to Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 13 where she met and married Marvin Standage, and lived there the rest of her life. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served many years teaching youth classes in Mesa Seventh Ward, where she also served as president of the ward Primary and as a counselor in the Relief Society. In the Mesa South Stake she served again as a counselor in the Relief Society Presidency. In her later years she served as an ordinance worker for 15 years in the Mesa Arizona Temple. She is remembered by many as being very happy and engaging, quick to laugh, loving, and giving. She shared generously from her kitchen. She took fudge to her doctors, pharmacist, and dentist. For her friends and neighbors she often shared her famous cinnamon rolls. Her extended family remembers many more delicious dishes and treats. She was generous also in sharing her sewing and quilting handiworks. She loved and encouraged her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and they loved her. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Marvin Standage and Ted Davis. She is survived by her children Marvin Gary Standage (Marsha), Steve Standage (Karla), Janet (Charles) Billingsley, Cathy (Marvin) Dees, and Lesa (Eric) Gustafson, 20 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. Due to Covid restrictions, Theora’s funeral service will be limited to her family.

Stanley Reid Hurst, a resident of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on February 20, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Delora Reid and Guy Harold Hurst. He graduated from Ogden High School, attended Weber College, and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees from the University of Utah; further attesting to his excellent mind, he earned a Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Stan served honorably in the Army during World War II in the Army Special Training Program.

Professionally, he worked primarily in the Aerospace industry. First at General Electric in the Valley Forge, PA area, and mostly at Martin-Marietta Aerospace in Littleton, CO, from which he retired. His projects involved satellite communications, components of the Viking Mars Lander, as well as Top-Secret work for the US Government.
Stan was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many capacities, including: Seminary Teacher; Bishop of Valley Forge, PA Ward on October 16, 1960 (set apart by Sterling W. Sill); 2^nd Counselor in the Presidency of the Columbine, CO, Stake, December 7, 1980.

In 2007, he and his wife Shirley served a Church mission in the Illinois Nauvoo Temple Mission; and finally as Temple Ordinance Worker and Sealer from 11 January, 1991 to 18 May, 2016.

Stan loved good music, whether it be a musical such as the “Fantasticks”, “Don Quixote”, “Oklahoma”, “Annie get Your Gun”, and many more; or classical piano (which he played), or vocal music. With his love of this genre, he spearheaded the creation of the semi-professional Colorado Mormon Chorale; it grew to be a very successful and sought-after organization due to the quality of its performances.

Stan was always kind, caring, and patient with others. He possessed a keen and dry wit; humorous stories, puns, treasure hunts, and “dad” jokes are memories that will be greatly missed.

Stan was also a dedicated participant in community affairs such as Kiwanis Club, and gave many years of service in the Boy Scouts of America, from which he completed his “ticket” as an Owl.

Stan was a wonderful patriarch to his rapidly growing posterity. He held reunions, told stories, visited as many of his grandchildren as possible for important events in their lives, such as baptism. He taught his children and posterity by example how to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ through righteously serving his family and serving others.

Stan is preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth Hal Hurst, and Grandson Joshua Harrison.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Shirley Burrows Hurst; 5 children:  Robin Harrison (Eric), Debra Loftus (Larry), Guy Henry Hurst (Corinne), Mark Burrows Hurst (Sonya), Mara Behrmann (Larry); 19 Grandchildren, and 48 Great-Grandchildren.

Carol A. Palmer, age 79, of Mesa, AZ, was called to heaven on September 20, 2020.

Carol was born on September 3, 1941 to George and Mabel Trohkimoinen in Deadwood South Dakota. She was raised in Vale SD, a beautiful little farming town. After graduation she ventured out and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado and began her career in banking in 1962. She was married in 1965 and her daughter, Ann, was born in 1968. She then became a wonderful full-time mom. She went back to banking in 1978 and 20 years later ended her banking career as a loan officer with Colorado National Bank Exchange. She enjoyed her job very much and made great friends along the way. She left Colorado and moved to Arizona in 1998 to be close to family. She continued to work for various dealerships in their title departments until she retired in 2006. She filled her retirement years enjoying her hobbies such as sewing and craft projects. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She decorated multiple trees beautifully and had a Christmas Village that was like nothing anyone had ever seen. It stayed up year-round and she was continuously adding to it. She loved her large family and they loved her. Being close to them and attending the many family functions, birthdays and Holidays was an absolute blessing to her.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, George and Mabel, her Brother Bob and Nephew Tyler. She is survived and missed by her sister LaDonna, sister in law Sheryl, daughter Ann (Mike). Grandchildren, Ashley (Sean), Amber (Joe), Jayme (Trevor) and Hannah (Nick). Great grandchildren, Chloe, Danika, Isabella, Brylee, Adalyn, Paityn, Emersyn, Kensley and Madison, nieces Jill S., Jill T. and nephew Toby.

A memorial service will be held at Bunker Family University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ. 85213 on October 13, 2020 at 1:00pm with a celebration of life to follow at the Weis home

Kenneth Joseph Bond, a long-time resident of Mesa, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. He was born September 4, 1931 to George Alma Bond and LaPrele Maeser Bond. He graduated from Mesa High School in 1949 and from Arizona State University in 1959. He continued his education by pursing an advanced degree at ASU and graduated in 1965.
Kenneth was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in Guam and Japan. He loved his country and he was very passionate about preserving personal freedom and the Constitution of the United States. In his later years, this passion led him to actively participate in Legislative Districts 18 and 26.
Professionally, Kenneth worked as a property insurance claims adjuster and examiner for 35 years. His work took him around the state of Arizona and to various parts of the country, including Alaska in 1989-90 after the oil tanker spill in Glacier Bay, and to southern Florida in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew. In his earlier career, he taught business courses for a year at West Jr. High School (now Carson Jr. High) and for four years at the Church College of New Zealand. Living in New Zealand was one of the greatest experiences of his life. He spoke fondly of wonderful memories from his stay overseas.
As a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he had a strong, unwavering testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He served the Lord faithfully in many capacities, including as a missionary, teacher, and clerk. He was a beloved Bishop of the Prescott 1st Ward. In his later years, he spent the majority of his time serving in the Mesa Arizona Temple as an ordinance worker.
His personality was warm, welcoming, good-natured and fun. He loved music, theater arts, poetry, and history. He was an optimist; he kept a smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye, as he extended a hand of friendship to all he met. He loved people!
Kenneth is preceded in death by his dear wife of 57 years, Genevra Nelson Bond. He missed her tremendously after she passed in 2015. Siblings Marian Mulkins, Karl Bond, Paul Bond and Joyce Leavitt also preceded him in passing. He loved his wife, parents, and siblings more than words can describe. We rejoice knowing that they are together again!
Kenneth is survived by his children Kent Bond, Diana (Dan) Glenn and Sharon (Matthew) Freeman, and grandchildren Kimberly (Ty) Buchannan, Nathan Glenn, Jacob Glenn, and great- granddaughter Everly Buchannan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law, all of whom he treasured dearly. He is loved by his family and he will be missed.

Phil Garrison, Jr., 87, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2020.

He was born to Phil Sr. and Madie Cain Garrison on December 24, 1932 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Phil attended Southern University where he played collegiate baseball before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1952. Upon his honorable discharge from the USAF, Phil moved to Los Angeles, California where he met his first wife, Virginia; together they had four children – Todd Andrew, Sally Elizabeth, Dawn Laura, and Phil III.

Phil and his family moved to Arizona in 1973 to complete his education. He received an Associate of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from Mesa Community College then attended Arizona State University. He worked for a variety of tech companies and defense contractors for the majority of his career. He retired from Talley Defense Systems in 1996 where he worked as a production fabrication supervisor.

After losing Virginia to cancer in 1988, Phil met then later married Eleanor (nee Sidor-Sheridan) in 1990. They enjoyed 30 years of marriage that was filled with travel, friends, laughter, and happiness.

Phil was a competitive judo player and coach who held the rank of second-degree black belt. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, serving as State President 2002-2003; was a 3-time Grand Aerie Ritual Champion – achieving a 100% score all three times; and was inducted into the Arizona State F.O.E. Hall of Fame in 2011. He loved Western movies and enjoyed his time as one of the gunfighters at Goldfield Ghost Town. Phil was best known for his love of singing. He enjoyed performing to crowds of any size and knew over 200 songs by memory. He was honored to have been chosen to perform the National Anthem at the Grand Canyon State Games, F.O.E. Grand Aerie Conventions, and Roadrunner Hockey games.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lovie Dee Henry, Carol Ann Garrison, and Yvonne Crockett; brother Alphonse Garrison; wife Virginia, and his sons.

Phil is survived by his loving wife Eleanor; daughters Sally Garrison (Faye Carey) of Tempe, AZ and Dawn Garrison-Warn (Rich) of Brick, NJ; brothers Kingsley Blaine Garrison of Hammond, LA and Binkley Joseph of Fort Washington, MA; special nephew Rodney Garrison (Staffany) of Pearland, TX; special “daughter” Tammy Gilbert of Tempe, AZ, and two sisters in-law, a brother in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Services will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel located at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ 85201 on October 8, 2020 beginning with a viewing at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m.; followed by a graveside blessing and reception. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks through the Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation