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Ada May Jones Eagar, 86, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on September 10, 2020.  She was born February 11, 1934 in Monticello, Utah to Cecil D. Jones and Elva Cooper.

Ada attended elementary school in Monticello, was a rodeo queen while at Monticello High School, and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1956 with a degree in Business.

She married Stephen M. Eagar on July 20, 1957 in Monticello, Utah.  They were sealed in the Mesa, Arizona Temple in 1969.  Together, they raised three daughters and a son.  She was a talented homemaker and cook and enjoyed making holidays and birthdays extra special.

She used her skills as a bookkeeper for her husband’s various businesses and was a stay-at-home mother while her children were little.  She didn’t go to work full time until Steve sold his electrical business and retired.

Ada worked full time for Mesa Public Schools from 1978 until her retirement in 1996.  She began in the Administration Office, then moved to Taylor Jr. High, where she was Secretary to the Principal for 14 years.  After retirement, Ada and Steve split their time between Monticello, Mesa, and Heber, AZ, visiting family and friends.  As lifelong learners, they enjoyed taking classes at the Summer Citizens Program at Utah State University.  They loved to travel together and instilled that love in their children.

A dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ada played the piano and organ in Church meetings and served in various callings.  She especially loved the Primary children and served in a Stake Primary Presidency.  Ada and Steve also served a mission at the Mesa Family History Center and as temple workers in both the Mesa, Arizona Temple and the Monticello, Utah Temple.

In her later years, Ada was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed her “grandpup,” Baxter Eagar, and loved music, reading, being outdoors, and family history.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Stephen M. Eagar; her elder brother, Cooper F. Jones; her children, Debra Kae Robinson (Roy Hugh Robinson), Denise Farr (R. Keith Farr), Colleen Bothwell (Joe Bothwell), and Stephen Clyde Eagar; her eight grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren, with another on the way.

Viewings will be held Friday, September 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, September 19 from 9:00-10:00 am at Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona.  Funeral service Saturday, September 19 from 10:00-11:00 am.  Due to Covid restrictions, the funeral will be for immediate family and invited friends.  Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. You may view the service here at the link below!

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Bryan Pugh the son of the late Johnetta Woods was born on June 9, 1967 in Suffolk, Virginia. On November 19, 1988 Bryan and Gwen were married in Oakland, California and remained married for 32 years and resided in Maricopa, Arizona. Bryan and Gwen had two sons and six grandchildren who they cherished.

Bryan enjoyed outdoors activities such as riding ATVs, His Motorcycle, Snorkeling, Jet Skis, and Driving. Music was his love. He was the family’s all-time favorite DJ. He was also a sports fanatic. He was a die-hard Lakers fan. All though he loved those many activities, his all-time favorite hobby was playing with his grand kids, niece, and nephews.

Bryan departed this life on Wednesday September 2, 2020.He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Gwen Pugh, his two sons Archie Pugh and Bryan Pugh, and his six grandchildren Jaydon, Keyon, Brooklynn, Kaniyah, Aleana and a host of relatives and in-laws who loved him dearly.

Brian Clifford Barber, 34, passed away on September 6, 2020.  Brian was born on March 10, 1986 in Mesa, Arizona to Clifford and Diane Barber.  He attended Highland Elementary School, Poston Jr. High, and Mountain View High school.  He enjoyed playing football and baseball.  He was an avid snowboarder who always ran out of time before he tired of riding the snow. Brian was a member of the Boy Scouts and learned to appreciate the great spectacle of nature that God has provided, especially here in Arizona.  He earned the rank of Eagle Scout with two palms.  Some of his favorite scouting activities were hiking, camping, cooking and pioneering.  Playing the guitar was one of his favorite pastimes, but probably his most favorite was spending time at the beach.

Brian is survived by his parents, Cliff and Diane Barber, brothers; Nathan (Jennifer) Barber of New Canaan, Connecticut, Trent (Aimee) Barber of Seal Beach, California, Eric Barber of Alexandria, Virginia, sisters; Elise (Brett) Grover of West Richland, Washington, Tracey (Steve) Scofield of Mesa, Arizona, and Kylie Barber of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by 6 nephews and 7 nieces.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2835 East Des Moines, Mesa, AZ., with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 10:00 am. To view the service online please visit:   https://youtu.be/uTxZizK42HY

Bunker Family Mortuary is handling the arrangements for Brian’s funeral.  Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery.

W. Brough Dorny II, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend completed his earthly journey on September 6, 2020. Supported by family who loved him and with his wife by his side, he peacefully returned to his Father in Heaven. 

Brough was born to Veda Mima Brough and Walter Otto Dorny in Los Angeles, California on August 29, 1944. He spent his childhood years learning, growing, and playing with his siblings Louis Dorny & Marsha Dorny Vannah.

After completing a 2 year mission for his church, Brough met and married the love of his life, Vonda Ray, while attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Brough was active in the ROTC while at BYU and was commissioned an officer in the United States Army at the time of his graduation. He was then posted to active duty during the Vietnam War and graduated from the Command and General Staff College as well as completed his MBA from Pepperdine University during his time of service.  Brough was a firm believer in freedom and fiercely loved his country. 

After leaving active duty, Brough worked to build a business within the community. He put his education and friendly personality to work and served his clients tirelessly as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Mesa. Brough was fair, friendly and loved by many. He was always keen to help those in need and easily shared his testimony of the Gospel and love for his Savior with everyone he met. 

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings. He loved his time serving the Lord and spent hours during his retirement years working both in the Mesa & Gilbert Temples as an ordinance worker. 

Brough loved family. Many hours were spent working on various projects with his wife and children at home as well as playing at the lake and in the mountains. He loved to laugh, gave great advice, and knew how to fix pretty much everything.

He is survived by his wife Vonda, children Jared Dorny (Janet), Valinda Hatch (Todd), Raylynn Dorny, Aaron Dorny (Lisa), Marissa Farnsworth (Benjamin), 17 grand children, and 1 great-grandchild. 

Brough loved the temple and believed in eternal families – in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the General Temple Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

A family only service will be at 10am, Saturday, September 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building that the family attends. The brief funeral service will be streamed online. 

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Jerald Madison Brown, born August 14, 1945, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Queen Creek, AZ at the age of 74.

Jerald is survived by his sister Diana (Fred) Hunt, and 7 children – James (Pam) Brown, Cynthia Kim (David) Wilkins, Christine (Weston) Morris, Karen (Mark) Ray, Harmony (Greg) Hutson, Keeley (Mark) Prestwich, Jason (Shelly) Brown, 19 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Jerald worked for Motorola for many years and retired in 2000. He loved music and had many ventures in creating speakers with the best sound quality he could achieve. Jerald loved enjoying the beauty of nature and visiting places throughout the state of AZ with his loved ones.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Frances Louise Reynolds, 93 went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Shelby County, Texas May 14th, 1927. Her family moved to Arizona in 1945 where she met the love of her life, Arthur Reynolds in 1946 and after a six week courtship they were married at the Justice of the Peace in Florence, Arizona. They were married for 64 years until Arthur’s death in 2011. She was also preceeded in death by her brother Harold Cogswell, son-in-laws John Hall and Phillip Hicks, infant granddaughter Danessa Darst. She is survived by one brother Bill Cogswell, daughters Sheila (Gary) Darst, Teresa (Bruce) Juhl and Debbie (Steve) Sorensen, (8) Grandchildren, (13) Great Grandchildren and (15) Great Great Grandchildren. Viewing is Tuesday, September 15th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bunkers Garden Chapel. Masks are required. Service is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th and due to Covid restrictions is invitation only.

Myrna Oliver was born on September 30^th, 1940 in Mesa, Arizona and she passed away on September 5^th, 2020 in Queen Creek, Arizona.

She was a wonderful and talented woman… and beautiful in every way.

Music & Art were her passion… and she enjoyed singing, writing songs, and drawing…  Seascapes & Butterflies.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She too was a lovely home decorator.

Myrna is survived by her six children: Connie Tryon, Joann Wells, Clay Oliver, Jacque Lovejoy, Rhonda Marchant, and Melissa Oliver.  Myrna also has fourteen Grandchildren and ten Great Grandchildren.  She is also survived by her three siblings: Audene McLaws, Bob Slade, and Carol Lunt.

We will miss Myrna dearly… she was the light in our lives.

Myrna’s Funeral will be live streamed at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12th at: https://youtu.be/irulqbHjVXU

Felix Llewellyn Dees was born May 23, 1953 in Yuma, Arizona to John and Allily Dees. He passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ.

Felix was raised on the family ranch known as “the island” with his 15 brothers and sisters. He was the 2nd to last child born and the baby of the boys. His parents owned a farm and there the children worked. There he was raised in a faithful household and learned the value of being independent, hard work, what it meant to have strong work ethics, importance of love & sharing and not to mention his appreciation for country music. Every time he put on his cowboy boots, he had a big ole smile and a funny story to tell. If his nephew Maurice was around, you knew you wouldn’t stop laughing the entire night. Felix was always the jokester, he was never without a smile and his laugh was one you can never forget. He graduated from Yuma High School and went to Arizona Western College where he received his Associate’s Degree in Arts. He enrolled Arizona State University to pursue his degree in Sociology however; while he longed to become a police officer he realized he couldn’t handle the sight of blood. Instead he held a longstanding career over 40 years within the communications field. He’s worked for Mountain Bell, US West Communications, Volt Telecom and up until his passing at Pauley Construction. He was loved & respected by so many of his co-workers. He was a man of faith and truly loved his family which could be seen with all the time and effort he and others put in over the years to ensure the annual John Dee-Da Family Reunion took place. Felix was always advocating to his family during the reunions about health, getting annual checkups and the importance of higher education. Specifically, for those who were applying to college to also apply to the John Dee-Da Scholarship. As a man who practiced what he preached, later in life he received his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Phoenix in Business Management. Felix enjoyed many sports basketball, volleyball, golfing on Saturday, being around his family, watching sports and was Arizona Proud. He always rooting for and/or seen wearing clothing representing his hometown be it ASU, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals & AZ Diamondbacks. There have even been a few times where he found himself rooting for his daughter Abrina’s favorite team Green Bay Packers.

Felix was preceded in death by brothers: Vearl, Aldover, Melvin, Alexander & Oliver Dees; Sisters: Delores Martin, Loreatha Williams, Iva Pittman, Geraldine Works, Glenda L. Russell, Velma Dees, Olivia L. Redmond, and Claudia Arbuckle

Felix leaves to share his memory, his wife of 35 years Connie;  Son: Michael Dees (Jerlyn) of Phoenix AZ, two Daughters shared with Kathy Dees: Abrina Dees-Leon (Mitchell Jr.) of Las Vegas, NV, Felicia Dees Nowling (Shamon) of Ridgefield, CT,  Robyn Ralls of Gilbert AZ & Fara Gibson (Jim) of Gilbert AZ
17 Grandchildren: Darius, Akellah, Camrron, Marcus, Detrick, Jaenae, Socorra, Fabian, Jayden, Kiera, Dominic, Vanessa, Shayla, Chelsey, Skylar, Sydney & Jack, Sister, Mell Hall of Mesa, AZ; and Brother Elmo (Joann) of Yuma Arizona. Brother in law, Jeff Jolley (Aletha), Todd Shell (Kelly), and Tanner Shell all of Mesa, AZ.  Not to be unmentioned are his many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews who loved their “Flex”/ “Uncle FeFe”/ “Felix the Cat”/ “Cat” dearly as well as a host of friends.

Due to Covid, a Celebration of Life Memorial for Felix will be held at a later date in October. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you can to donate to the Felix Memorial Fund whose proceeds will go to the John Dee-Da Scholarship helping send kids off to higher education – something that was close to Felix’s heart.

Mr. Larry Wait, of Mesa Arizona, died suddenly at the age of 66 on August 30, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1953, in Wisconsin.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mrs. Mary Wait. 

He worked at John Deere tractor works in Waterloo Iowa for 30 years before retiring. 

He is survived by 5 children. Steven Wait, Jodi L. Bergmann, Cheryl Nichols, Shane Wait, and Stacy Wait Rolison. 

He has 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. 

He also is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter Wait and Lorraine Manecke along with 2 brothers.

Virginia “Jinny” Wilhelm was born February  21, 1940, in Duluth, MN, to Elizabeth “Bessie” and Urban Olsen. She worked at Lutsen Ski Resort north of Duluth as a teenager. Jinny moved to Pasadena, California, with one of her friends in 1964 and worked as an administrative assistant at Xerox and then for a plastic manufacturer. In the evenings, she sold tickets at The Ice House, a venue for up-and-coming musicians. It was there in 1965 that she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Wilhelm. They were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Toledo, May 7, 1966. They remained in Ohio where Jinny became  a secretary at Budweiser Brewery and then a waitress at Holiday Inn.  Jinny also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader. In 1972, their daughter was born, followed by two sons in 1976 and 1980. Jinny was an active mom and volunteer for the many years that followed. The family lived in Ohio until 1977, then moved to Texas. From there the family moved about every two years as Dick’s work building oil refineries took them around the country from California to New Jersey and New Mexico. Finally, they landed for good in Arizona, where Jinny worked at Thorobred Chevrolet as a receptionist for 7 years. In the evenings, she also worked part-time at Sears. Eventually she moved to full-time and spent 22 years there until she retired in 2005. Retirement for Jinny did not mean slowing down. She very much enjoyed time with her grandkids at home, on outings and at the cabin she and Dick own in Overgaard, AZ. Jinny passed away in her sleep on August 28, 2020, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and cancer. She is survived by her three children, Eric Jon Wilhelm (Robyn Wilhelm), Ryan Wilhelm (Carlota Wilhelm) and Gina Grewal (N.Paul Grewal, and 7 grandchildren: Ian Wilhelm, Ivy Wilhelm, Rand Wilhelm, Fidelia Wilhelm, Maxwell Grewal, Ruby Grewal and Ashton Grewal.

Judith Marilyn Foutz Asay, 75, of Mesa Arizona was born January 8, 1945 in San Diego, California, and passed away August 28, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rand Lowell Asay, her parents Robert Earl Foutz and Alice Mae Sloane Foutz, and her brother James Robert Foutz.

She is survived by her brother Donald Allen Foutz. Judy is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, Cynthia Michele (Alan) Dayley, Ginger Renee (Joel) Crockett, Aaron Rand (Tonya) Asay, Heather Asay: by her 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She always has a smile for everyone. And her grandchildren were her greatest treasure. She was a woman of strength and energy. We love her and will miss her.

A family only service will be at 10am, September 4th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints building at 1500 East 6th Ave Mesa, Arizona. The brief funeral service will be streamed online.

Don A Quiñones (Don Q), 78, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on August 25, 2020. Born in Sacramento, California, in 1941, he moved to Williams Field in Arizona 10 days later with his parents — recounting in stories all of the orange groves in Mesa and his many moves as an Air Force brat throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.  His family believes Don was called home by his beloved Irish Rose (Ruth), who passed away in 2008. Don graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, Maine, in 1960 and served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He then attended Arizona State University and returned to the military serving in Arizona Air National Guard (the Copperheads) from 1970 until he retired in 1990. Don loved his job at Western Airlines (later Delta) and worked numerous jobs in Phoenix, Tucson, and Salt Lake City before retiring in 2005. He was also a devoted parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Maricopa, Arizona. His parents, Al and Grace, and sister Delsie precede him in death. Don is survived by his sons, Philip (and his wife Christine) of North Carolina and David of Utah, his grandson Matthew of Utah, his brother Ken (and his wife Julie), and his sister Eileen (and her husband Marc), and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by interment at the City of Mesa Cemetery next to his wife and family, on Tuesday, September 8, and restricted to immediate family only in accordance with current COVID guidelines.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah, Hill Air Force Base, P.O. Box 612, Roy, UT 84067-0612.

Mark Munger, 56, loving father of three, Mark Junior, Alicia, and Megan-passed away on August 17th, 2020. Mark was raised by his father Ralph, and mother Gladys, along with his 10 brothers, and 1 sister. Mark was an avid sports fan, the Buckeyes and Cowboys always his favorite teams. He was an accomplished athlete, pitching in college and achieving a 4th degree blackbelt in martial arts. On the farm, his childhood home, Mark learned of his aptitude and passion for building and rebuilding engines, as well as other mechanical things. This led to pit work at local car races, and a promising handyman business late in life. His earliest passions included drumming in an AC/DC cover band.

To care for his children, Mark held multiple jobs including cross-country truck driver, deep sea welding, electrician, concrete, construction, upholstery, and opening a handyman business-he was a remarkable man that could do it all. Mark consistently volunteered in his community, including football/baseball coaching, and umpiring. Mentoring the teens in the religious education program at his Parish, and even being elected to Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. His love of family, service, and hardwork impressed every person who met him. Mark’s prolific skills and famous ability for cultivating long-term relationships, his desire to always help or, “knew a guy who could” made Mark a beloved member of his community and a person who will always be sorely missed. 

Mark was preceded in death by his father Ralph, and mother Gladys. Mark is survived by his partner of ten years and fiance Theresa, his son Mark Junior, his daughters, Alicia and Megan, his niece Talina, and his many brothers and cousins. Please join us in wishing farewell to a remarkable man, loving father, and a true best friend to his community; as he ascends the many steps to an easier forever in Heaven. Mark, we will never again be as blessed to know somebody as amazing as you were, and will always be.

Barbara Jean Ellsworth West, 87, passed away in the early morning hours of August 29, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.  Born on May 16, 1933 in Holbrook, Arizona to LeRoy and Velma Thompson Ellsworth, Barbara spent all of her young life in her beloved mountain home of Show Low, Arizona.  She loved her childhood and teen years and had wonderful memories of many happy experiences within a close circle of family and friends.   Growing up as the only girl in a home with three brothers, she was loved and adored by all.  Early in her life she started piano lessons which began a lifetime love affair with music.  She received numerous awards for musical performance while attending Snowflake high school and merited a scholarship to Arizona State University.  It was at Arizona State that Barbara Jean met Lavar H. West who had recently returned from a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  They married on November 26, 1952.  After stops in Thatcher Arizona and Lordsburg New Mexico, Barbara and Lavar settled in El Paso Texas where they raised their family.

In El Paso, Barbara continued to develop her considerable musical talents as she became even more proficient in the piano and organ.  Throughout her life she shared her beautiful singing voice and her skills as an accompanist with many.    A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings and developed many lasting friendships.  Barbara and Lavar moved to Mesa Arizona in 1982 where they frequently welcomed children and grandchildren to their loving home, widened their circle of friends and continued their lives of service.  Barbara loved to learn and spent her life reading, taking college courses, and attending workshops and seminars.   A devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she was an example of love, service and dedication.  She was preceded in death by her beloved Lavar, her parents LeRoy and Velma Ellsworth, brothers Edward, Arnold and Corwin Ellsworth and a brother (Elwin) and sister (Susie Nadine) who both died in infancy.  She is survived by her four children Stephen (Julie), Sharon Bluth (Rod), Kevin (Ronda) and Brenda Longshore(Alan), 22 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.  Viewing on Saturday morning, September 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Mesa North Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 933 E. Brown Road in Mesa, Arizona.

The service will also be available by zoom.

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Je Suis Prest. Kaye A. Fraser, 88, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on August 31, 2020. Kaye was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is preceded in death by his mother Viola; father Leo; stepmother Grace; brothers Lawrence, Charles, Robert, Wesley and Walter; sisters Joyce and Gladys. Kaye married Alice Schmitz (d.1987) on April 19, 1950. Together they had four children. He is survived by his daughters Annmarie Fraser Kardasz and Kimberly Brogdon (Dwayne, d.2018). He is rejoined with his wife Alice, his son William (d.1973), and daughter Susan (d.1965). Kaye retired from the City of Mesa, Arizona in 1994, and previously worked for the City of Detroit’s Public Lighting Commission.

In his final years Kaye was an important figure in the lives of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his granddaughters Jennifer James and Pamela Fraser Breum (Jeff), and his grandsons Paul Kardasz (Jessica) and Jack Kardasz. He is further survived by his great grandchildren Mikayla A. Corzine (Daniel), Brian Feltrop, Donovan J. James, Kellen C. James, Alexis S. Kardasz, Sullivan Q. James, Gillian N. James, Colin Kaye Breum, Lillie R. Kardasz, Blake S. Breum, and Abigail R. Kardasz.

No memorial services are currently scheduled.

Marjorie Hill Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones in the home of her daughter on August 30, 2020. Her passing was due to complications of a stroke which she suffered, one week earlier, on August 20th. Her death came two days after her 92^nd birthday, which she celebrated in person with all of her children and with her grandchildren via ZOOM.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Darrell Fenwick Smith. She was born August 28, 1928 in Washington D.C. She was the daughter of Clarence Henry Hill and Emma Wirthlin Hill. Marjorie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from George Washington University and she later received a second degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. She loved growing up in Washington D.C. where she and her siblings enjoyed all of the cultural, social, and historical aspects of growing up in our nation’s capital. It was in Washington D.C. that she met the love of her life, and eternal sweetheart, Darrell. They were married on August 27, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She dedicated her life to Christ-like charity and service. Above all else, Marjorie most prized her family. She is known for her beautiful smile, her listening ear, her welcoming and friendly disposition and her faith and testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. .

In 1981 Marjorie and Darrell were called to preside over the England Birmingham Mission for three years. They loved this opportunity to serve together in building the Lord’s kingdom.

Marjorie is survived by her five children Wendy Shelley (Mark), Becky Woolf (James), Kevin Smith (Denise), Karen Speakman Vance (Blaine), Teresa Starr (Rick), foster daughter, Sylvia Laughter, 28 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Marjorie is dearly loved by her family and by all who knew her. To say that she will be greatly missed is a huge understatement.

The family will hold a visitation on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Bunker’s Mortuary (3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213).

Marjorie’s funeral will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mesa Stake Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (1050 South Hobson, Mesa, Arizona). Please note, there will be no visitation before the funeral.

Due to COVID-19, and health conditions of some family members, Marjorie’s family respectfully requests that you wear a face mask and observe social distancing practices.

There will be a live streaming option for those who are unable to attend the funeral. Here is the link to watch the live stream at 11:00 a.m. (you can log onto this website any time after 10:30 that morning). http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesaarizonastake

Please note, there will not be a family luncheon after the funeral.