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Charles Malen Thomas,77,passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019 after receiving dedicated care from his loving wife of 50 years, Diana, and many kind doctors and nurses. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ada, and his brothers Stephen and Richard. He is survived by his wife Diana, and their five children, Kimberly Pollei (Doug) of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Emily Thomas (Frank), of Cary, North Carolina, Megan Soffe (Reyn) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Brian (Tami) and Greg, both of Mesa, Arizona, 10 grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers. Chuck was born March 28, 1942 in Glendale, California. After moves to both Prescott and Tempe, Arizona, the Thomas family eventually settled in Scottsdale, where Chuck attended Scottsdale High School. After serving a Spanish-speaking LDS Mission in Texas, Chuck returned to his studies at Arizona State University where he earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting. He subsequently completed a graduate degree at Brigham Young University. He then attended Arizona State University’s Law School, graduating as a member of the founding class.

During graduate school, he met and married Diana Smith. They began their family as Chuck finished Law School. Chuck spent the next 49 years practicing law, during which he built a reputation as a distinguished defense attorney, handling cases in multiple states. Chuck also spent three years of his professional career as in-house counsel for a U.S. company based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Chuck is remembered by friends and business associates as kind and charitable, putting others’ needs above his own and was quick to act if he learned of a need with which he could quietly assist. He will forever be remembered as a gentleman, loving husband, father and grandfather that treated all with whom he associated with generosity and kindness. He leaves the legacy of a life filled with service to his Church and community. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 29th at 11am at the Citrus Heights Stake Center, 2549 N. 32nd Street, Mesa. A viewing will be held at the same location Friday, June 28th from 6-8 pm and on Saturday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Chuck’s honor to Barrow Neurological Foundation Parkinson’s Research Fund. www.supportbarrow.org

Joan Ann Kelley-McClelland, age 65, Born November 27th, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois made her transition on Sunday, June 16th, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ.

 She graduated from Jones Commercial High School in 1971 where she loved studying various subjects. She had dreams of becoming a dancer and model, so after high school she took a job at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she worked as a receptionist and studied dance in the evenings. Over the years she held multiple positions with several companies, but what she loved doing most was taxes.

 Upon her sons coming into their pre-teen years, she decided it was time for a change of scenery and she relocated to Phoenix, AZ in October 1996 and met James McClelland in January 1997, they got married November 2001 where they became a combined family.

 She loved being a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her best time of the year was the holidays especially Christmas. The decorating, cooking and shopping always made her happy.

 She loved her Feng shui, collecting dolls, decorating, shopping and bright colors. She always lit up a room when she walked into it.

 She is survived by her husband James McClelland, children Carolyn Kelley, Alan Brown and Anthony Brown as well as her step-children Anthony McClelland and Daphane (Jamie) Reed, her brother Michael Kelley, her nieces Lynette Kelley, Annalaura (Adam) and nephew Paul Kelley, Jr.  She has a host of great nieces, great-nephews, grand-children and great- grand-children. Proceeding her in death parents, Willie Kelley and Betty-Ann Kelley, brother Paul Kelley, Sr., step-son Deon McClelland,

 Pallbearers:

Anthony Brown, Alan Brown, Anthony McClelland, Rick Johnson, Bill Cayton, Deon Danzler

 Horary Pallbearers:

Paul Bryant, Roderick Alexander, Kendall Pittman, Gerald McClelland, Cortney McElwee

Deloise (Lois) M. Miles, 57, was called home on June 15, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. There to meet her are her parents, Claude and Betty Garrison; brothers Allen Gaage and Mitchel Gaage; and father-in-law, Jack W. Miles Sr. Lois was born to Claude and Betty Garrison in Kansas City, Missouri on April 30, 1962.

Lois is survived by her husband Jack W. Miles Jr.; four children Cheryl Holt, Christopher Miles, Jessica Miles, James Holt; and six grandchildren Emily Holt, Merica Holt, James Holt Jr., Emma Holt, Mason Miles and Leland Miles.

Family is planning a private memorial service to be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 3:00pm.

Lois Annie Gillan departed this life June 17, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona.  She was born September 26, 1927, daughter of James H. and Mabel Parnell Houghton on the ranch homesteaded by her grandfather, C.P. Houghton in Mitchell County, near Tipton, KS; the same homestead on Carr Creek, where her father was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Florence and brothers, Harold, who died in infancy, and Clifford.  Her sister Margaret and her husband Jim reside in Kansas.

Her first four years of elementary education were acquired at Shockley School, one mile from her home. Then, the decision was made that the school system in Beloit, KS, some thirty miles away offered advantages important to the children.  Thereafter, mother and children lived in Beloit on school days – going home only on weekends – until all the children graduated from high school. Lois graduated from Beloit High School, first in her class, in 1945, having earned a scholarship to Kansas State University.

She met the love of her life, Dale, at KSU. They were married July 20, 1947 at the Beloit Methodist Church.  This joyous union spanned nearly 72 years.

She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Home Economics in 1949 from KSU.  Following graduation, the family lived in the Garden City, KS – with a short intervening time in Wheatridge, CO. – until moving to Green Valley, AZ in 1989.

Her life was devoted to loving and caring for her husband, their children and their ever-growing family. She was a skilled seamstress, genealogist, philatelist and bookkeeper.
She loved snow skiing, ballroom dancing, travel and doing volunteer work at The White Elephant, a benevolent endeavor in Green Valley.

She leaves behind her husband, Dale, her six children and twelve grandchildren: Susan Rudick, Cedar Park, TX and daughters Kari Farmer, Leander, TX and Amy (Ryan) Hoselton, Broken Arrow, OK; Stephen  (Mary Jo “Joey”), and children Clara and Jerome, Lexington, OH; Dale Jr. (Robin) Payson, AZ and sons Scott (Lisa), Mesa AZ, and Jeffrey, Tucson AZ; Kathleen (Chuck) Elsea, Salina, KS and sons Charlie (Kristi), Houston, TX and Jack, Alexandria, VA; Janice (Mike) Mines, Corinth, TX and children Kelli (Jeff) Smith, Denton, TX, Drew (Jenny) Mines, Charlottesville, VA and John Mark (Kendall) Mines, Laurel, MD; and Jonathan (Janene) and daughter Annie, Tempe, AZ; also, twelve great-grandchildren.

Her wisdom, her love and her steadfast loyalty will serve as a beacon to guide the footsteps of those who follow her throughout their lives.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201, with a visitation beginning at 1:30 pm.  For more information, please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Roxanne “Roxy” Ziegler Crum, 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 14^th, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. Anyone who knows her would agree that she was the life of the party and lived to make others laugh and smile. Born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Mesa, she attended Mesa High School where she met many of her lifelong friends including Robert Crum, the father of her four boys.

She loved to get out in the sun and go to the lake or relax on the beach. She enjoyed traveling to new places, and she pushed the boundaries of everything she did. When her kids were grown, she began her career in retail and could sell just about anything to anyone. Her education was important to her, and she completed her Associate’s degree at Mesa Community College in 2012. She spent many of her adult years in Eagar, Arizona near her parents and loved the simple, country lifestyle.

She is survived by her four boys, Bryce (Micol), Bruce (Mauren), Harrison (Mitsuko), and Bennett, and six grandchildren, Finlee, Deklynn, Cecilia, Roman, Calvin, and a baby girl on the way. Roxy will also be fondly remembered by her two parents, Jake and Joyce Ziegler, and siblings Robin, Brian, Bradley, Daniel, and Dwight. Roxy was predeceased by her brother Bruce.

Priscilla Witker Sunday passed away peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living in Chandler on Saturday, June 8th, 2019, just 4 days following her and her husband’s 59th wedding anniversary.Priscilla was born on August 18, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the fourth child of Lawrence Chester Witker and Myrle Eloise Wilbur. Priscilla grew up on a farm just outside of Swanton, Ohio. She played the Alto Saxophone in the Swanton High School Band, and played the piano accompanying several of the glee clubs. Priscilla was a staunch Swanton Bulldog Football Fan and a very avid Ohio State Buckeye Football Fan. She was also an accomplished bowler in several leagues for many years.

Priscilla met her future husband, Larry, in the second grade where he proposed to her in writing. A story she loved to tell everyone. They dated in high school and when he proposed the second time she accepted and they were married on June 4th 1960, in Swanton, Ohio. On the evening of their wedding, her grandmother, Leah Wilbur, came to Larry holding the second grade note in which he proposed stating, “I am glad to see that you are finally going to honor this.”

Priscilla loved Christmas and decorated her home very festively and baked a myriad of Christmas cookies from her grandmother’s recipes. She was an amazing cook. She was a very caring and dedicated wife and mother. She loved her family and recently said, “I wouldn’t trade them for anything ever. I want to keep them forever”. She dearly loved her 4 grandchildren and she never missed any of their birthdays, baptisms, school concerts, or graduations.

In 1975, Priscilla and her family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Toledo, Ohio. Many of the missionaries of the church in the Toledo area thought of her as “mom” as she was always feeding and helping them. Late in 1976, she and her husband relocated the family to Tempe, AZ, in an effort to eliminate his asthma. They made many new friends and became an active part of life in Arizona.

Priscilla was in retail sales for most of her working career. She worked for The Broadway, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Kohl’s for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2017. Priscilla was a very sweet and kind lady. She was also very patriotic; she flew the United States flag in front of the house every day and night. It was dramatically lit, and she loved it!

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Larry Sunday; their two children, Deborah (Jay) Kristofferson of Chandler and Timothy (Cheri) Sunday of Tempe, her four grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister.

The family would like to thank her good friend, Carol, and her wonderful caregiver, Jackie, for their love and support of Priscilla.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday, June 17th at the Ahwatukee Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4525 E Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ with a viewing for family and friends beginning at 10:00 AM.

Arden Allen Rowley, age 89, touched the lives of thousands as a father, brother, soldier, teacher, veteran, and grandfather. He was born 9 June 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, the third child of Edwin Jesse Rowley and Rosilla Allen. He passed away peacefully in the sunroom of his beloved home of 56 years on 14 June 2019 (all who knew Dad will understand the significance of his passing on Flag Day).

Arden’s family moved back to Mesa soon after he was born, where he resided the rest of his life. He graduated from Mesa Union High School in 1948, and soon after enlisted in the US Army. Arden’s unit was sent to Korea when war broke out there, and he was taken prisoner 30 November 1950, spending 33 months in several Communist Chinese prison camps. His time as a POW was perhaps the second-most defining experience of his life. The first-most began eleven days after his return to Mesa when he met Ruth Martin, and they married two months later on 25 November 1953. They celebrated 57 loving years together, criss-crossing this country they so loved, attending family and military reunions, visiting religious and national historic sites, and doing family history research, before Ruth’s untimely death from cancer in 2011.

Arden was preceded in passing by both parents, his sisters Lois Shepherd, Elaine Baker, and Joanne Adair, his brother Duane Rowley, and his beloved daughter Kristi Rowley Sherwood. Arden is survived by his youngest brother Lynn Tenney, his sons Steven Arden Rowley, Bradley Martin Rowley, and Scott Allen Rowley, and by 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Arden was active in several veterans’ organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 2^nd Engineer Combat Battalion Association, the Korean War Veterans Association, and the Korean War ExPOW Association, and was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2004. He published five books about the Korean War, including his autobiographical Korea-POW: A Thousand Days With Life On Hold. He made eight return trips to Korea from 1994 through 2017. Nearly all the furniture in Arden and Ruth’s much-loved home was built in his legendary workshop, and he enjoyed serving in many and varied callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also retired from teaching 31 years in the Mesa Public Schools in 1989.

Minutes after Dad’s passing, his family lowered to half-mast the American flag which has flown over his front yard veterans’ memorial for many years; it will remain so for the duration.

Arden will be laid to rest with full military honors in Mesa Cemetery on Saturday, 22 June after a 10:00 am farewell service at the LDS Solomon chapel, located at 977 E. Broadway in Mesa. Visitation will be the evening of Friday, 21 June, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Bunker’s Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, and the day of the service from 9:00 to 9:30 am, at the Solomon building.

Any veterans and active duty personnel can join his honor guard in pausing at 12:00 noon Mountain Standard Time and offering a silent salute.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived (George S. Patton).

Robert Ivan Foster our devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away June 13^th, 2019 following a 8 year battle with cancer.

Robert was born December 30, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second child of Ivan and Hildred Foster.

He married his eternal sweetheart, LuRae Peirce on December 17, 1956, where they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  They enjoyed a wonderful 62 years together and were blessed with 4 handsome sons and 1 beautiful daughter.

Robert received a scholarship in the Navel reserve and graduated from the University of Utah.  He worked as an electrical engineer and eventually was a Vice President of Motorola.  After retirement he entered into the custom home business, building homes with his youngest son Russell for 22 years.

Robert was always health conscious and he enjoyed weight lifting and nutrition.  He had a love for music,  sang in many choirs and especially enjoyed singing with his lovely wife.

He had a quick wit that brought those who know him a lot of laughter.  He served in many LDS Wards and Stake callings including 2 bishoprics and Stake High Counselor.

After a courageous 8 year battle with cancer, with hardly a complaint; Robert passed to the other side.  Anyone who knew or worked with Bob knows of his honesty, integrity, and great generosity.  He will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife LuRae and their children and spouses, Larry (Wendy), David (Carol), Michael (Heather), Debra Leishman(Jason), Russell (Melynde); 23 grandchildren &18 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his three sisters: Marilyn Wright, Kathy Gherke and Nancy Warnick.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a viewing one hour prior to services at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6655 E. Preston Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85215.

Delbert C. Carvell was born April 2, 1936 at Washburn, ND to Clayton & Ora Carvell.  He passed away on May 28^th in Mesa, Arizona.  He graduated from Fargo High in 1954.  Del joined the National Guard at age 17 and held 2 jobs during High School.  Del’s career led him to many jobs before he found his niche. He was Civil Defense Director, State Health Director, then became a federal employee with the Center of Disease Control as a public health officer retiring after 35+ years.

He also retired from the National Guard with 20+ years and spent some time with the Air Force as a communications officer.  Del was a giving and loving man, always helping others, and his friends were many.

He married Marlys Smith Haisley on December 28, 1991 at Washburn, ND.  He leaves 2 children: Steve & Karen from a previous marriage & 4 grandchildren, his wife Marlys & 2 step-children: Larry (Kristy) Haisley, Merlyn (Carter) Vanderwal, 4 step grandchildren, and 4 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 step brother.

Del was placed at rest in the Veterans Cemetery in ND.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 15th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa, Arizona.

Claire A Scholar (nee McCarthy), age 79, passed away on June 13, 2019 in Mesa, AZ.  

She grew up in the quaint village of Rockdale, IL and was given the nickname of Botsie for her fun loving and energetic personality.  She spent years playing basketball, often under the coaching of her dad, Leo.  Her sister Janet will attest that Claire walked into Joliet Township High School a tomboy and walked out a lady who became quite the fashionista and an amazing dancer.   In 1965 she married Norman Scholar and together were the original owners of the famous The Keg restaurant in downtown Joliet.  She touched the lives of many employees and patrons during the 30-year run of the successful establishment.  Her panache for Christmas decorating will forever be remembered with snowflakes floating and lights and trees everywhere! A visit to The Keg over the holidays was a treat just for that and she shared the magic with her neighbors when she retired in Arizona in 1995.  Before retiring, she and Norman loved to travel and had a fondness for Palm Springs as well as Arizona, where their daughter Sheree attended college and then called home.  After Norman’s passing in 1996, she became the den mother and pet sitter to everyone living in the courtyard area of her condo.  Such good times ensued!  In 2000, she became a grandma to Britton who originally called her “mug-a.”  It became her preference and her grandma name was coined.   Ten years after being widowed, she met Ed who spent 13 wonderful years with her.  When she took ill in 2012, he cared for her unconditionally.   Claire enjoyed spending time with friends and her family.  Sheree, Britton, Tom, Ed, her sister Janet, and her brother-in-law Brian were by her side when she left this world.

Claire is survived by her daughter, Sheree (Thomas) Scholar, grandson Britton Scholar, sister Janet (Brian) Morrissey, sister-in-law Bea Scholar, and partner Ed McLaughlin.  Preceded in death by her husband Norman Scholar, mother Rose McCarthy (nee Sleyko), father Leo McCarthy, mother-in-law Sophie Scholar Kibort (nee Latinsky) and brother-in-laws Sydney and Sam (Margie) Scholar. 

Because Claire loved a good party, three will be thrown in her honor. 

• An inurnment graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10 am at Green Acres Cemetery located at 401 N Hayden Road. Reception immediately following.  Please contact Sheree or Ed for additional information or email CelebrateClaire@GeekGirl42.com.
• A celebration of life party in Joliet is being planned for early August. Please contact Sheree or email CelebrateClaire@GeekGirl42.com if you are interested in attending. Kindly include how you knew Claire.
• When winter visitors return to Arizona, a celebration will be held on what would have been her 80^th

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Claire’s name to the charity of your choice is suggested.

Shana Nichole Adair passed away June 8th, 2019. Shana was born June 24th, 1983 in Phoenix, Az. She was a graduate of Mesa Mountain View High School and served many years working as a Computer Technician. Shana was a granddaughter, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin. Shana had an infectious sense of humor and was a friend to everyone she met. Shana loved spending time with family and had a passion for books, cats, the color purple, video games, and art. She will be dearly missed.

Shana was preceded in death by Grandparents: Robert and Jeannie Thornton. Uncles: Carey and Robert Thornton. Brother: Chase Jamison.

Shana is survived by her Grandfather: Frank Saltz. Grandmothers: Kay Pruitt and Ann MacDougal. Parents: Stacey and Michael Jamison, Christian and Debbie Thornton. Brothers: Nathan and Christian Thornton. Sisters: Keri Chavarria and Brianne White. Uncle: Jay Saltz. Aunt: Christy Saltz. Cousin: Ashton Albers. Three Nephews and four Nieces.

” Loving you always, Forgetting you never.”

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ. 

Flowers can be sent to Bunker’s Family Funeral and Cremations on Monday June 17th. 

Carol Emma Erickson, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend, died June 9, 2019, at the home of her daughter Laurie and Steve Tenney in Mesa, Arizona. She was 84. She was born in Lehi, Utah, to Katie and Junior Evans, and married Lee Scheib Erickson in 1954 in Lehi, Utah. Marriage later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.

Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Young Women’s President, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Activities Chairman for 11 years, Humanitarian Specialist, and in RS Presidencies. She was an accomplished artist, author and illustrator, seamstress and cook. She was a full-time secretary and assistant for her husband’s veterinary practice, a past secretary and president of the Utah Veterinary Medical Association Wives’ Auxiliary, PTA President, and 4-H leader. She painted scenery for Road Shows, State Fair booths, and many community plays. She won numerous awards for her oil paintings. She was inducted into the ‘Lehi Hall of Fame’ for her book “The Kingdom Come”.

Carol is survived by children, Robert Kim (Maurice) of Heber, Ut, Laurie Lee (Steven) of Mesa, Arizona and Tamara Lynn (David) of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by her grandchildren Robert, Ryan (Megan), Heather, and Christie and by three great-grandchildren, Aili, Leif, and Axel. She is survived by siblings Gayle Evans (Enterprise) and Melodie Brimhall (Lehi). She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Boise and Martin. She is blessed with many nieces & nephews, whom she loves dearly as her own children & grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at the Heber First Ward Meeting House, 300 East 500 North Heber City, Utah, on Monday, June 17th, 1:00 PM. Viewing will be held 11:00 AM prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Heber City Cemetery. Arrangements and care provided by Probst Funeral Home, Heber City Utah and Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ.

On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Daryle Len Ethington, loving husband, father of 8, grandfather, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 70.

Daryle was born on June 1, 1949 in Tempe, Arizona to Leonard and Eloise Ethington. Daryle was a businessman including dairyman, real estate broker and general contractor (concrete).  As a young man he served a mission for his church in Ohio.   Daryle was an active member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and loved doing Temple work.

Leaves behind a legacy he was so proud of. Survived by his loving wife Brenda Masterson Ethington of 45 years, 8 children Clint Ethington (Lauren), Kara Ellingson (Jayson), Jenny Adams (Aaron), Jodi Phillips (Ryan), Kelli Whisenant (Seth), Whitney Thompson (Tonnie), Jacki Daley (Jack), Willie Ethington and 27 grandchildren who adored their grandpa. One of his favorite roles in life.

Viewing: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213

Funeral Service: Friday, June 21st , 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1455 N Harris, Mesa, AZ 85203.  Viewing at 9 am with Service 10 am.

Dorothy Evelyn Kalember Bowman passed away peacefully June 8, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She had been suffering from Alzheimers Disease for five years before she was taken home. She was the second child born to Frank W. Elmer and Candassie Ragsdale, October 29, 1928 in Safford, Arizona. The first was stillborn. Shortly after she was born the family moved to Mesa, AZ where Dorothy led a very happy, active life. She was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on her eigth birthday in the baptismal font of the recently dedicated Arizona Temple. She graduated from the Mesa Union High School in May of 1946. She married Joseph Nephi DeRohwer November 3, 1946, and their first child, Sheila Jennette was born September 22, 1947. Nephi mistreated Dorothy and she divorced him. She remarried Nephi in 1948. They had three more children: Dorothy Joann, November 24, 1949, Joseph Michael, May 2, 1953, and Barbara Vivian, April 15, 1954. Dorothy had three stillborn children the years 1951, 1952, and 1956. Dorothy divorced Nephi the second time July 15, 1960.

After the divorce Dorothy worked at different occupations starting in electronic assembly, Burbank, CA; high fashion modeling and merchandizing, Hollywood, CA; dental assistant, Phoenix, AZ; doctor’s assistant (minor surgery), Phoenix, AZ; 1960’s Motorola Government Electronics Division, Scottsdale, AZ; NASA Western Operations Center School for teaching electronics, Santa Monica, CA; Instructor for NASA, Boeing, Jet Propulsion Laboratories and all assembly and soldering certifications for Motorola Government Electronics Division.

While at Motorola there was a mechanical engineer, Milan Kalember, who fell in love with Dorothy and after several years of courting, they were married August 23, 1969. They had a great life together, Milan continued with Motorola and Dorothy graduated from ASU, majoring in General Science and minoring in Social Studies. She also graduated from Mesa Community College, June 2, 1970 with an Associate in Arts degree. Milan was called to establish Motorola Plants in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Of course Dorothy went with him and taught school in Spanish and English in the Dominican Republic.

After returning to Scottsdale, they spent their weekends discovering the beauties of the deserts and forest of Arizona, riding in the dune buggies that Milan had built in his garage shop. They also traveled the world, including visits to Yugoslavia and Milan’s father’s family. Milan became ill and passed away July 26, 2006.

Dorothy met Donn Bowman in the Coronado Ward. He was working as a Family History Consultant and talked to Dorothy about doing Milan’s temple work. After compiling all the information needed, Donn was baptized, confirmed and was proxy for the temple ordinances for Milan. Dorothy and Milan were sealed together for time and all eternity. After Donn’s wife Nancy died in 2008, Donn and Dorothy decided to marry for time. They were married by Bishop Robert Stephenson January 2, 2009. What  a great and happy life they had together, traveling to beautiful beaches in Mexico and Hawaii, cruises to Alaska, Mexico and The Bahamas, and traveling across the USA three times. Now Dorothy is with those who have gone before. Preceding her in death were her mother, two of her children; Sheila Jeanette, and Joseph Michael, and her husband Milan. She will be missed by her husband Donn and his family, her two children Dorothy Joann and Barbara DeRohwer, her half-brother Tom Elmer, and her grandchildren Jessica Jaques, and Jason Michael DeRohwer. Thank you Dorothy for your great love and service.

Funeral services will be June 15, 2019 at 10 AM preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Coronado Ward, 2202 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Bennett R. Sarager, 57, born October 20 th , 1961 passed away Friday, June 7 th 2019. Bennett was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona part of family of 9 children (Donise, Martin, Nancy, Ted, Andrew, Toby, Amanda and Matt). He attended Camelback High School. He enjoyed playing on the football team and after graduating, served his Mission in Santiago, Chile. He was self-employed in the construction business the majority of his life, and had a love for animals but mostly cherished the time he had with all of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father John and mother Marjorie, as well as his sister Amanda. He is survived by his wife Karen, his children Ciera (Jayce), Samantha (Walker), Bennett, John, and Lauren, as well as his step-children Casey (Melody), Trevor (Mackenzie), and Autumn Conner). His legacy will carry on through his grandchildren Charles and Theo (Ciera), Capri (Casey), and Evelyn (Trevor). He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14th , 2019 at 11 a.m. at 3310 S. Greenfield Rd. in Gilbert. For more information please go to www.bunkerfuneral.com

Hazel I. Zane (89) of Mesa, AZ, passed away on June 6, 2019 after a battle with cancer.

Hazel was born in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Mildred (Grammer) Fletcher and Bert Raleigh Fletcher. After many years of dedicated work in Connersville, Indiana, she moved to Arizona to be closer to some of her family. She enjoyed her time at Fellowship Square and had many friends there. The family is grateful for the care she received through Brookdale Hospice.

Hazel is survived by three sons: Brett Steiner (Mary), Gregg Steiner, and Phillip Zane, along with many grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sons Ronald Grandlienard, and Glen Steiner.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her name to Brookdale Hospice. Graveside service will be held Monday 17^th, 2019 at 11am, at Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.