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Renae Roskelley Schiess, age 81, passed away peacefully during her afternoon nap on August 27, 2019. She had suffered with Lewy Body dementia for a number of years, which had stolen her smile and her ability to communicate.

 Renae was born in Preston, Idaho on January 7, 1938 at her grandmother’s house. She was the second of three children born to Arthur F. and Wanda Peterson Roskelley. She grew up in Logan, Utah.

 She attended Logan High School for three years. On the first day of what would be her senior year, she eloped with Dean Schiess to Las Vegas. This week marks their 64th wedding anniversary. They moved to Star Valley, WY where Dean owned a gas station. 

 In 1957, Renae and Dean moved to Phoenix Arizona. They bought their first of several Dairy Queen stores and worked hard, day and night to make it a success. Soon they moved to Scottsdale, and finally lived for 25 years in Paradise Valley. Renae loved to collect recipes and was an excellent cook. She loved working at the Dairy Queen and later, the Orange Julius store in Tower Plaza. She and Dean travelled all over the world, and had a good life together, though she was no stranger to tragedy. She was elegant, beautiful, and devoted to her family.

 Renae is survived by her husband, Dean, sister Arlene McDonald, children: Kelli (Scott) Holman of Maryville, MO, Brody (Mary) Schiess of El Segundo CA, and Darin (Brigette) Schiess of Scottsdale, AZ. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons: Brandon Dean Schiess and Dean Schiess Jr., and her brother Conrad Roskelley.

 A private memorial service will be held for the family. Renae will be buried in Logan, Utah, next to her infant son.  In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at LBDA.org. 

John Christopher Heindel left us suddenly and unexpectedly on 08/23/19 after 65 eventful years on this earth. His life was filled with experiences and adventures that could literally fill a book (Johnny’s Boys [paperback 2014]) – or two. 

Although he is internationally renown for his creation of the MGM Grand Lion, his greatest creations are his three offspring: Joseph Heindel, Rosie Heindel-Howsden, and Sierra Rayne Heindel. 

Included in his various escapades he spent time with his daughter-in-law Beth and his granddaughters Francesca and Calista; however, he had yet to meet his new son-in-law Andrew.

We plan to come together to share stories and celebrate JohnnyLee’s life on Friday 08/30 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel at 4087 N. Apache Trail, AJ, AZ 85119 Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel.  A fitting location for the steampunk desert pirate that he is – at the base of the majestic mountain.

At 12:30pm, we will be at Mountain View Cemetery 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207 Mountain View Funeral Home And Cemetery, LLC to say our final adios to our larger than life, story-telling dreamer.

As he was always one to recognize, every little bit helps… 

Click here to support John Heindel’s Funeral Expenses organized by Rose Linda

Olga Stella Walker, 99, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2019. She had been in the loving care of the staff at Visions senior living in Mesa, Arizona at the time of her death. Olga was so looking forward to reuniting with her husband, Stanley, and to finally having the opportunity to meet Jesus in person!

She leaves behind several heart-broken caregivers, friends, and relatives.

Olga enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends, and listening to Danielle Steele books on tape! She loved chocolate, strawberry ice cream, and Werther’s coffee candies… As we sadly say, “Farewell, Olga!”; we know she is joyfully hearing, “Welcome home, Olga!”

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Visions Senior Living of Mesa, or Hospice at Home of Arizona.

Obituary for the Honorable Jean Ann Holbrook Mathews

Mesa, Arizona – Jean Ann Holbrook Mathews returned to her Heavenly Father on August 20, 2019, after living a life of challenging and varied experiences and a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She took with her an adventurous spirit, excited about all that is yet to come on the other side of the veil.

Jean was born on October 17, 1941 in Ogden, Utah, the third child of Walter and Connie Jorgenson Holbrook. She graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1959, and while attending Weber State College, met John Phillip Mathews. They were married Sept. 8, 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. John’s work eventually took them to the St. Louis area, where they raised three children and served as foster parents to two others. While John rose to corporate vice president, Jean taught singing lessons and finished her college education by graduating magna cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and also received her MPA from UM-Columbia. She was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives where she served for ten years. Thereafter, she was appointed by Governor John Ashcroft as the public member of the Missouri medical licensing board, serving as its first non-physician president. She served as an adjunct professor, teaching state government and public administration at UMSL for two years after leaving the Missouri legislature.

Jean was active in Missouri Republican politics for twenty years. Thereafter, she served as the administrative director for Enterprise Mentors International, a humanitarian foundation based in St. Louis at the time. In 1998, Jean and John returned to Ogden. In 2011, they bought a home in Mesa, Arizona.

An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many positions, including Primary President, 20 years as Gospel Doctrine teacher, Relief Society President, choir director, Director of Public Affairs for the St. Louis Region, St. Louis Temple Committee member and served in five temples. She and her husband served an LDS service mission in the Philippines 2004-2005. She authored nine novels, short stories and several articles.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Cheryl H. Sass, her brother W. Reed Holbrook, and her sister Elaine Holbrook Robinson.  She is survived by her husband, John Phillip Mathews, her children, Michael (Paula) of Scottsdale, AZ; Mark (Nancy) of Argyle, TX; Nanette of Ogden, Utah, eight grandchildren, six great-grand children and her brother Boyd Holbrook (Margie) of Ogden, UT.

Funeral services in Mesa will be held at Adobe Villa Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 5620 East Adobe Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85205 on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 2 PM. A viewing will be held at 1:00 PM preceding the funeral. A small private interment will be held at Aultorest Cemetery on Thirty-Sixth Street in Ogden, Utah, on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM.  Friends may attend a memorial service held on Tuesday September3, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Malan Peak Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1643 26th St, Ogden, UT 84401. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Marilyn J. Marquez, passed away on August 15, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born to Jessie and Ercil Scott in Ardmore Oklahoma, in 1933.

She worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years in many capacities including insurance agent and underwriter.

Marilyn led a very happy, active life filled with family, musical friends, tap dancing with The Golden Girls and playing piano accompaniment for her musical group The Vintage Vocals.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Angel Marquez and her son Curtis Sepulveda. She is survived by her daughter Marie, son in law Mark, her grandchildren Nathan, Rachael, Candice, Ross, Donna, Stephen, Joseph, Anthony and 11 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister, Linda McKee, brothers Michael Scott and Gene Scott.

The funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley.

For condolences or additional information please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com

Wade Michael Hoff, 64, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. Wade was born in El Paso, Tx on November 29th, 1954 to parents, Richard Lee and Elvira Berger Hoff.

Wade grew up loving sports starting with Little League baseball, then High School track, football and basketball. He started singing in the choir in High School and enjoyed performing in musicals that led to a music scholarship at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming. He also majored in Business; and studied architectural drawing. Wade had diverse talents, knowledge and an entrepreneur mindset that he used to start his own residential and commercial security business, A Allstate Security. He worked very hard to serve his customers, often after hours and without charging for small service calls. He took personal interest in the lives of everyone he met and invested in relationships that resulted in a business based on trust and respect. Wade retired from his successful career as a small business owner in 2015 after 25 years. Together as a family, Wade enjoyed countless hours of memorable moments and most especially creating priceless memories as Grandpapa.

In 1980 he met Cynthia Lee Hoff at their church, North Phoenix Baptist Church and were married in Madison, Wisconsin on May 30, 1981. Together they served in church as worship leaders and soloists for 38 years. They also performed professionally at various events throughout Arizona, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. In addition to his love for music, Wade’s favorite hobbies included; playing the guitar, hiking, camping, road biking, golfing, watching major league baseball, reading and projects…..he loved his work bench and fixing ‘all the things’ as Cindy would say! Wade and Cindy celebrated 38 wonderful, musical and adventurous years together.

Wade is preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Hoff and his nephew, Christopher Van Brunt.

Wade is survived by his father, Richard Hoff, his loving wife, Cynthia; son, Ryan Michael, (Marian), Rianna Tate (7) and Everett Jude, (4) Hoff, and daughter, Lindsay Marie, (Adam) Schumacher.

Siblings, Leah Joan (Steve) Rennell, Marie Elise (Mike) Morrison, Gregory James (Julie) Hoff, Tove Ann (Steve) Bormes.

Uncles and Aunts: Joe (Joan) Hoff, Cornell Hoff, LaVerne (Rodger) Reinbold, Sandy Skavdahl, Patricia Berger, Ray (Susan) Berger and Arlen (Alicia) Berger.

54 cousins, 18 nieces and nephews 21 grand nieces and nephews and two very special grandchildren.

The memorial service will be Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, 6640 S Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85218, with a luncheon immediately following.

Many heartfelt thanks to the Oncology doctors, nurses and staff at Ironwood Cancer Center in Mesa, Arizona who so lovingly cared for Wade during his 11-year battle with breast cancer.

Also, a very warm and sincere thank you to our church members and chancel choir for the outpouring of love, prayers, support and cards that brought us both strength and comfort over the years. Memorial gifts may be made to the Gold Canyon UMC Chancel Choir.

Thomas LaMar Legler, 85, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on August 15, 2019.  A Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 21^st at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa.  Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with a visitation one hour prior to services on Thursday, August 22^nd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2334 E. Pueblo in Mesa. 

Christy Myers Smith, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and selfless friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2019 at the age of 44.

Christy was born on April 30, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ed and Karen Myers. She was the oldest of five siblings. She is survived by her husband, Brent, and her two children Jason and Hailey as well as by her mother, Karen, her brothers, Jimmy (Marcela), Clayton (Valerie), and Scott (Jennie), and her sister Bonnie Giles (Jason). Preceding her in death was her father, Ed, and Grandfather, Clayton, with whom she had an exceptional bond.

Christy Myers met Brent Smith, at an ASU singles dance the summer of 1993. They dated for 4 years and were ultimately sealed in the Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 14, 1997.  They were blessed with two remarkable children, Jason and Hailey, who quickly became their best friends. She was fiercely devoted to helping them become their best selves and was their greatest advocate. She helped them focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and emphasized charity, service, and work, all of which she authentically exemplified herself.

Christy adored her family and genuinely cherished her time with them. They enjoyed any day on the lake, riding motorcycles and ATVs, hunting, and spending time at home. She also had a passion for gardening and gourmet cooking. She, however, found her real joy at their cabin. It became her quiet retreat from her busy life in the city. She was never happier than when she was working at the cabin, creating her heaven on earth.

Christy was no stranger to excellence. After graduating Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Political Science, Christy, once again, graduated Cum Laude with a law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Christy was an equally talented and capable attorney. Her professional pursuits took her from an associate at a large, international law firm, to General Counsel for the Office of Governor Jan Brewer, to Vice President and COO of various corporations in advertising, real estate development, and retail.

Christy was a mentor and a leader. Despite the high demands of her professional life, Christy still found time and opportunities to be a mentor. It was not uncommon to find Christy at lunch advising an aspiring student or attorney on how to set goals and position themselves for success. While emails and requests of her time were building throughout the day, Christy would often stay up through the midnight hours for a neighbor or friend. As daunting as the tasks might have appeared, she never hesitated to help.

Christy loved to serve. For 3 years, Christy and Brent worked tirelessly together as Area Coordinators for the Pathway Program for Brigham Young University-Idaho. They advised and motivated youth and adults in their pursuit of a college education.

Funeral services will be on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4225 N. 56^th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85018.

Charles J. Good, 82, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 16, 2019 in Mesa AZ.  Born in Oklahoma City, OK, Charles moved to Phoenix in 1945 and then graduated from West Phoenix HS in 1955.  He married his sweetheart, Audrey, in 1958. 

Charles worked as a pipe fitter in Local 469 beginning at age 20 and had been a member for 62 years.  He loved his family and was a good husband and father.  He also enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, waterskiing, running, and serving in the church. 

Charles is preceded by his parents, Charles S. Good and Lois E. Reynolds. 

Charles is survived by his wife Audrey and their five children (Nancy Penrod, Susan Hathcock, Karen Harris, Becky Bashaw, Charlie Good), eighteen grandkids, and many great grandkids, and by his sister Jan Hallberg.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 AM with a viewing at 9 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Menlo Park Ward, 2618 N. Lindsay Rd. Mesa, AZ 85213.

Betty Anne Harshman ~ family matriarch, sister, mother, friend, grandmother, great grandmother ~ passed away peacefully at Reflections at Fellowship Square in Mesa, AZ on Tuesday, August 13 at the age of 82.

Betty Anne was born on May 21, 1937 in Tiffin, OH. She moved at a young age from Ohio  to Laveen, Az. Her family later moved from their orange orchard in Laveen to live in a bustling new home development on 28th Street and McDowell in Phoenix. She was called “Breezy” by her big brother Rony Harshman. Her love of adventure has its roots in the motorcycle and camping trips her family took during her childhood. She always loved camping and would continue that tradition with her own family for the rest of her life. She did not mind the upgrade to RV camping in her later years.

Betty is remembered for her determined nature, her love for her family, and the thrill of adventures and travel, whether that was a trip to the local Goodwill, visiting with her children and grandchildren, or exploring a new country. She was pretty fed up with her memory loss and she attempted to bust out of Reflections a few times and go find it!

Betty Anne was a cheerleader at North High in Phoenix. After a long break in her education, she graduated from ASU in 1988 with a degree in Communications at the age of 51!  Her love of learning continued throughout her life until her memory loss took over.

Betty Anne had a number of jobs throughout her life. She worked as a carhop at the first AZ Bob’s Big Boy on Central Avenue and Thomas in the 1950’s, as a clerk at Tang’s Imports, an executive recruiter, a co-owner in her husband’s concrete business, a massage therapist, an art framer, and her favorite occupation (we swear!), a homemaker. Our mother lived for house cleaning, laundry folding, cooking, and ironing, with some tennis or painting lessons on the side.  

You might remember her ready smile, eating her delicious tamales at Christmas, talking with her at any one of our club or sporting events, or just being in our comfortable and lovely home enjoying a snack with one of us kids. She had such an eye for art and design and she followed her passions — sewing, painting, cooking, tennis, learning, quilting, or whatever brought her pleasure.

Betty Anne will be so missed by her family — brother Rony (Norma) Harshman, children Leslie (Johnny) Johnson, Cydney (Jay) Vargo, Arturo (Ashley) Garcia, and Lydia (Danny) Crain. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Janice, Mark, Katherine,Wil, Blake, Danielle, Aura, Bella, Artie, Trevor, Danielle and 8 great-grandchildren, as well as her niece Kathy (Scott) Austin and nephew Johnny (Janet) Harshman. 

If you’d like to do something to remember Betty Anne, you could make a donation of goods to Goodwill or your favorite thrift store (oh man, she LOVED thrift stores); make a donation to an Alzheimer’s organization that provides research or support to families; or you could just think happy thoughts.

We will celebrate our mother’s life with an open house at 3105 E Coconino Dr Gilbert, AZ 85298 on Saturday, August 24 from 11am – 3pm.

David B. Moore passed away on August 12, 2019. He was 85 years old and has lived a full and happy life. He died quietly and just slipped away to be with his son, his parents and family who went before him.

David was born to Earl and Rachel Mathews Moore on September 7, 1933 in Mansfield, Ohio. He had 5 older siblings: Helen Sponseller (Glen), Robert (Evelyn Baker), Grace Shoup (Dale), Phyllis Mowry (Clyde), and Nancy Bamberger (Robert) all who preceded him in death.

David married Eleanor JoAnn Agutter on August 11, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were married for 59 years. They have 5 children: Kelly, Mathew (Lori Bigler), Nancy Palmer (Darrel), Erin, Tracy (Jennifer Downey). Erin preceded him in death.

David loved his family, scouting, flying his airplane, and helping in any way he could. He served in the Navy from 1956 to 1958. David earned his degree in electrical engineering from Radio Electronic Television Schools in Detroit, Michigan in November 1955. He worked as an electronics installer most of his life. On March 28^th, 1959 he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. David served in many callings in the church including missionary and bishop. The calling he loved the most was scout master. He always had a project to keep him busy. He had a talent for including his family and making each of us feel that our part of the project was important and critical to its success.  He will be greatly missed by those he loved and served.

David and JoAnn have been blessed with 15 grandchildren: Malcolm, Garrett, Angela, Nicholas, Emily, Kyle, Kelcee, Skyler, Jay Michael, Bryce, Miranda, Bonnie Jo, Samantha, Taylor, and Zarren and 9 great grandchildren: Waylon, Wesley, Wade, Lily Marie, Ella Rose, Zeppline, Halen, Charlotte, and Isaac.

The viewing will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa AZ on Wednesday, August 21^st from 6 to 8 pm. There will also be a viewing before the funeral from 9 to 10 am at the chapel. His funeral will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 422 E University Mesa, AZ 85203. Graveside services will follow at the Mesa Cemetery.

Paul Russell Patmore was born unexpectedly 3 months early on June 21, 1980 in Dallas, TX.  And he died unexpectedly at his home in Mesa, AZ from a heroin overdose on August 3, 2019.  He fought so hard to survive in the NICU.  He must have survived with the mission someday to reach out to others who also suffered from the disease of addiction.  He saved many.  He inspired more. His friends have confirmed this. He was whip smart, wise beyond his short years, and the funniest human on the planet – and beyond??

From friends and family:

“The thing about Paulie, is he always fought for the underdog, because he was the underdog. He was the one person in the room whose attention and energy automatically went to the one person in the room that most people would have given up on. Because he always believed that everybody was worthy of love and connection and could make a comeback. Because Paulie always made a comeback. Again and again and again. In his world, nobody was disposable or insignificant. In his world everyone deserved some time and attention. In his world every person mattered. No matter what. And no matter where he went or what he did he always maintained his childlike awe, sage wisdom and ability to make the person standing in front of him feel like the most special person in the world. You could never be sad around Paulie because he could always help you find your smile and your gratitude. He had a light and a force within him that inspired and motivated people around him. Even when it couldn’t inspire and motivate him. He was one of the wittiest people I’ve ever known with the most dynamic mind and lens through which he saw the world. He was absolutely magnetic and had the most contagious laughter and smile. He had the biggest heart of anyone I know, and he shared it with everyone. Paulie was my friend. My family.  Some times weren’t always easy or beautiful, but they are beyond precious and priceless to me and I will cherish them for the rest of my life. There has never been, and will never be, someone as True Blue as our Paulie. Wherever you are my friend know that I love you. Forever. ♥️”

“I’ve never felt more important than when I was around Paul.  And I think that is true for most people who knew him.   Because the depth of his care and concern was stunning.  Paul had “it”.  It’s rare, and he had it.  I’ll miss it forever.  He had a genuine selflessness that was learned from family, but that was cultivated through his own life experience.”

Paul proclaimed recently, “This is the happiest I’ve ever been in my adult life!”  He was almost one year clean, had a job he loved helping others, was taking such good care of his health and relationships.  His future looked so bright.  Yet one poor decision ended it all.

Paul was a gentle and loving child, and that never changed.  He had an old soul – and loved senior citizens, as well as children and animals.  Everyone was drawn to him.  He will be missed by hundreds of friends in Arizona, as well as his family in Texas and Pennsylvania.

Paul was predeceased by his father, Charles W. Patmore, Jr., his grandparents Paul and Fran Hanson and Charles and June Patmore.  He is survived by his son, Isaac Deerwester of Philadelphia, Pa./Drexel University; his mother, Joan Hanson Patmore of Dallas, TX, his brothers Chuck Patmore of McKinney, TX and Doug Patmore of Fort Collins, Co; and his brother from another mother, Scotty Cowen of Phoenix.

The poem “Ascension” by Colleen Hitchcock was on his refrigerator door for the past 2 years.  Please look it up; we believe that he was at peace with his destiny.

We were all stunned by his death.  Paul always came back.   Yet an addict’s death should never be unexpected.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held in Phoenix at Unexpected Art Gallery (ironic, to be sure) on Sunday, August 25, 2019.  We celebrate the artist, writer, philosopher and friend to the least of us.  A private inurnment will take place at the columbarium at First United Methodist Church, Richardson TX.

To support Paul’s legacy of restoring dignity and health to others with the disease of addiction, donations can be made to Sonoran Prevention Works.  3201 N. 16^th St., Ste.9, Phoenix, AZ 85016, spwaz.org.

Our beautiful and beloved wife, Mother and “Nanny”, Barbara June Payne Ipsen peacefully passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2019.  She was encircled by love with her husband and children around her.  She was born December 31, 1937, in Oakland, CA to E. Junius and Helen Dixon Payne.

Her treasures in life were her family and faith in Jesus Christ.  She married her husband, Robert, of 63 years in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  Her children: Robin (Mark) Harmon, Jannie (Greg) Brady, Bradley Payne (Suzanne) Ipsen, Dana (Jeff, deceased) Groscost.  She has 17 wonderful grandchildren and 31 precious great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Bette (Robert) Peterson and many cherished nieces, nephews and many special friends.

She lived a wonderful life of service and is a friend to all.  Her talents and creativity knew no bounds, she made everything beautiful. Her smile always sparkled as brightly as her perfectly adorned outfits.  She is one in a million!

She added meaning and bling to everything and loved anything to do with her children and grandchildren.  Making memories, starting and keeping traditions were a top priority.  Her deep relationship with each of them and her legacy will live on in their lives forever.

Mother delighted in every opportunity to serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the Temple and faithfully served in the Mesa Arizona Temple for 24 plus years.  Everything in her life was centered around her Temple service.

She will be remembered for how she loved genuinely and generously.

Oh, how we will miss her…our lives will never be the same.  We rejoice in the glorious reunion taking place and know we will be together again.  To know her is to love her~and to feel her love for you.

A visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Her funeral services ill be Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11 AM with a visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at the Citrus Heights Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2549 N. 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ.

Richard “Tack” Schumacher, 80 years old of Mesa, Arizona peacefully passed away August 11, 2019 with family by his side.  Tack was born to Gordon and Genevieve Schumacher on December 1, 1938 in Cadillac, Michigan.  While living in Tempe, Arizona he married Patty June on March 7, 1970 and had an instant family with five step children, Gary Waldeck, Roger Waldeck, Roland Waldeck, Vickie Basar and Greg Waldeck.

Prior to his marriage to Patty, Tack served in the Air Force in the Philippines and Vietnam.  Tack also served 18 years in the Army National Guard.  During Tack and Patty’s years together in Show Low, Tack served in the National Guard Transportation Unit at Desert Storm.

Tack and Patty loved bowling during their many years together in Tempe, Show Low and Mesa Arizona.  In August of 1975 Tack joined his wife Patty as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He remained faithful and served in the Church until his health diminished in his mid 70’s.  In Tack’s younger years he loved to snow ski.  He also loved panning for gold, CB and HAM radio communications.  He worked in many fields of construction throughout his life and was a journeyman electrician up until he was forced to retire in his 70’s.

Tack is preceded in death by his wife Patty and his sister Susan.  He is survived by his brother Jimmy Schumacher (Trudie) of Cadillac, Michigan and his five step children, most of who live in Wisconsin.

Richard will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

No services planned.

At 69 years old, Linda has lost her hard fought battle with cancer. Her life, memory and legacy is survived by her loving husband, Bob, her son, Blu, her daughter, Kathy and her three grandchildren, Taylor, Dylan and Parker (PJ). Linda has been an inspiration to everyone that knew her. Her love of nature, birds and all living things gave everyone around her a sense of peace and happiness. She was the most giving person and went out of her way to please her family and friends any chance she had. Linda was born in a small town in Illinois and after living in San Diego, Mammoth California and Boise, Idaho, she made her way to Arizona where she lived for the last 41 years, 36 of which were in Mesa, AZ. She loved golf and played in college years ago. She eventually became a PGA Professional and was among a small elite list of women that passed the actual PGA test. Finally, 12 years ago she married the love of her life, Bob Gray. She called him “Hunsie” and then the love story had begun. Linda and Bob had what everyone dreams of in a relationship, true unconditional love. They were inseparable and complimented each other in every single way. They both lit up any room when they were with each other and everyone felt it. There will be many heavy hearts as we say goodbye to an amazing Wife, Daughter, Mother and Grandmother. Her smile and laughter will carry on in the lives of everyone who knew her. Let her rest peacefully in Heaven with her mother, father, brother, Sammy and all her friends that passed before her. We now have a loving angel watching over us and reminding us of how beautiful life truly is.

Sally M. Curran passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2019. Left to celebrate all the wonderful memories are her adoring daughter, Margi, son-in-law, Tom and two grandsons she had recently reconnected with, Daniel and Michael. Brenda Laufer is also a treasured family friend. Those waiting to greet Mom in heaven include her husband, George; son, Ross; mother, Mimi; brother, Reilly, and many other family members and friends.

Mom was born in Sheridan, Wyoming and she was sassy, tough-as-they-come, and intensely private. Mom devoted herself to her family and she loved going to the casino with Dad. When Dad passed on, Margi and Tom would take her to Casino Arizona and she was one of the luckiest people to ever touch a quarter poker machine! Every Sunday Mom and Margi would head to one of the malls (Scottsdale Fashion Square, Chandler Mall were favorites) and would enjoy brunch, a Manhattan cocktail, and graduate-level shopping! Mom was an incredibly strong, funny, sarcastic (loved that!) woman and had many friends at the Legacy Retirement Residence, her home since 2012.

In the last few years mom survived throat cancer and other ailments. A thank you for the last three great years must be extended to Dr. Robert Laufer, Dr. Andy Collins, Dr. Loreto Sulit, and Dr. Mark Ono. They treated Mom with kindness, respect, and truly gave us the greatest gift of all – quality time together. Thanks also to the nurses and staff at Banner Baywood who gave Mom gentle care and supported us through those final hours. No services are planned per Mom’s wishes. As Mom often said, “we will all be together again or it wouldn’t be heaven. It’s not good-bye, just see ya’ later alligator.” Mama, love you to the moon and back; wait for us in the lobby of heaven.