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Gwendolyn Kathleen (Kay) Cummings McClellan, 93, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2019 in her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Kay was a published author, an accomplished artist, singer and dancer. She was also a successful entrepreneur and award-winning businesswoman. She served faithfully in her church in various positions and cherished her time as a temple worker in the Mesa, Arizona temple. She also served a mission with her husband, Bill, to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library in Mesa.

Kay was born on July 16, 1925 in New Paris, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Amanda Shaffer and was the sixth of seven children, now all deceased. She is also preceded in death by two husbands, Julian William Cummings, and most recently, Lowell T. McClellan. She leaves behind her children, Linda Cochran (Rob), Christine Gless (Ray), and Bill Kemppel, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

This talented, compassionate, classy, lovely lady is beloved of her family and will be greatly missed! We love you Mom, Nana!!!

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 13 from 6:30-8:30pm at Bunkers Funeral Home, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Funeral services will be held for Kay on Friday, June 14^th, 2019 at 10am at the Mesa East Stake Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2228 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85123. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Cave Creek, AZ.                               

Margaret Mortenson Childs passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home, on Sunday June 9th., one day before her 87th. Birthday.

Margaret was born in Douglas Arizona on June 10, 1932, the 8th. child of Nellie Kerby and Andrew Mortenson.  Margaret grew up outside of Douglas until the age of 14 when she and her family moved to Pomona, California. When she was younger, she played the violin as well as tap danced. In California, she was active in school, and was always very smart, earning high grades throughout school. She was a pom pom girl, and going to the beach with friends was her favorite past time activity. She would often play the ukulele with her friends at school, getting groups together to sing and play the uke also.

  After graduating from Pomona High School, Margaret worked for the phone company, and then at Kelly Marmalade Factory as a receptionist where she met her husband Bob. She loved the outdoors, going on long Sunday drives, gardening (no one had a better green thumb than her), and traveling (although she never got to do a lot of that). She continued to play the ukulele from her high school years, but played to her kids, family, and friends, and was totally self taught. She also played the organ, and was self taught on that as well. Her home was always beautiful and she had an amazing knack for decorating. She was an amazing cook, although she would tell you that she really didn’t like to cook. She was a very classy lady, and although very humble and shy, she was always the ultimate hostess – waiting on everyone else. Everyone always talked about how sweet and kind Margaret was and how special she made them feel.

Margaret and Bob were always very patriotic and both loved their country very much. She and Bob belonged to The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, and they had a strong testimony of the Savior.  She served in many callings in the church throughout her lifetime, including serving in the San Diego Temple.

Margaret is preceded in death by her eternal companion Robert (Bob) Childs as well her parents, 7 siblings and one grandson.

 She is survived by their 3 children, Debbie (Roger) Foote, Sheri (Jim) Alvey, and Mike Childs, as well as 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren that she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank her dear friend Sannette as well as her wonderful caregiver Alisha for their love and support of mom.

  Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, June 15 at the Kenneth Chapel, 3572 East Guadelupe, Gilbert.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation:  https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj6vVwPTi4gIVR7XACh1hqAOEEAAYASAAEgID4vD_BwE

Collin Arthur Pace, age 28, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in his hometown of Gilbert, AZ, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on March 31, 1991 at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Collin was proud to be a fifth-generation Arizonian. He shared a kingly middle name with his grandfather, Earl Arthur Zarbin, whose wisdom he strived to emulate and follow. He was a cherished son to Milt and Denei Pace, best buddy and brother to Ryan (Christina) Pace, Brandon, Dallin (Macy) Pace, Lauren (Dallin) Huso, and adored uncle to Amelia and Eloise Pace.

As a young child, after being noticed as having an incredible talent for public speaking and performance, Collin was bitten by the theatre bug. He lived to entertain family and friends. That talent continued to grow as he performed on and beyond the stage with Gilbert Fine Arts Association, Mesquite High School, and Hale Centre Theatre. After graduating from high school, he went on to college to pursue his passion, expanding his craft to include playwright and director. Amid his studies, Collin was called to serve a two-year volunteer church mission to Managua, Nicaragua. Upon his return to college, Collin interned at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix, AZ and the United States Senate in Washington, DC. In 2017, Collin graduated from Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) majoring in public relations and minoring in theatre arts and business management. He then began a budding career as a public relations professional, specializing in politics and government relations in Utah and Arizona. As a seasoned campaign manager and political consultant, he provided leadership to countless people, teams, and organizations.

Collin was known as a “heart of gold” and made many, many, lifelong friends along his journeys. He enjoyed traveling and embracing new places, people, ideas, and cultures along the way. Always a creative thinker, Collin continually cultivated his desire to improve and discover new things through thoughtful study and imaginative writing. He was well-known for his cheerful and charismatic personality. Collin had the ability to engage others through multiple modes of communication, countering an unrivaled wit with warmth and understanding. Fiercely loyal to friends and family, he had a knack for making people feel better about themselves. “Colly Boy” had a special way of putting things in perspective and showing you what really mattered. He had an uncanny aptitude to provide comfort, using humor and laughter as medicine for all.

There will be a visitation from 9:00am to 9:30am, followed by a funeral service on Monday, June 10, 2019 starting at 10:00am at the Highland West Stake Center (1010 S. Recker, Gilbert, AZ 85296). A graveside service will follow at 12:15pm at the City of Mesa Cemetery (1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201). The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Valley Youth Theatre (https://www.vyt.com/support/). Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Neal was a longtime resident of Apache Junction, AZ. He passed away quietly in his own bed at 2 PM during their nap holding his wife Evelyn’s hand .  After 70 years of marriage he was still in love.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.

He was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy. At 17 1/2 he volunteered to serve for the duration of  WW2 in the Pacific.

He loved sports and was an avid bowler for 45 years.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed sitting around the campfire telling old stories.

He enjoyed gardening and spent mornings and evenings among the plants watching the birds and other animals.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn Fern and 4 children, Evelyn Marie, Gloria Jean, Connie, and Ronald Eugene. He had 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a huge extended family and many friends.

Tracie Ann Stansbury passed away on April 23, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ at the age of 54 years old.  She was born to Marie Giselle Roseanna Morin and Robert Stansbury on February 25, 1965 in Long Beach, California.

Tracie is survived by her  spouse, Mary Aughenbaugh, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Tracie worked for many years in retail merchandising in which she enjoyed traveling to many countries throughout her career.

Tracie’s hobbies were traveling, cycling, reading, movies, music and playing video games.  She was also an avid animal lover.

Tracie’s memorial service will be held at O’Regan Funeral Home at 515 Everard Daigle Blvd., Grand Falls, New Brunswick, E3Z 2R5 on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 3:00 PM.  Following the memorial service, Tracie will be laid to rest next to her mother at Drummond Cemetery in Drummond, New Brunswick.

Doris Annie Black Foy was born November 25, 1929, in Verdure Canyon, Monticello, Utah. She was the third of eight children born to William Clarence Black and Amy Stevens Black. Doris Foy passed away in her home, surrounded by her children on May 25, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona. Doris’s 89 years were filled with work, service, music, reading and a great love for her family and the Savior. She always made friends wherever she went. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Palmer Foy and her son Garth Vance Foy. She is survived by three of her four children; Mitchell (Molly), Sheila (Adrian) Cluff, Leslie (Andy) Hindes, and her youngest brother Duane Stevens Black. Her legacy continues through her 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2152 E. Adobe Rd., Mesa, AZ, preceded by a visitation from 9:30-10:45 AM. Burial will be at Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday,  June 3, 2019. Love and gratitude goes to Hospice at Home of Arizona for their loving and tender care the last weeks of her life. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Lorrine,”Lorrie” Larson, 77 passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. She was married to husband Larrie for 58 years come June 24th. Lorrie led a very active life with family and friends. She is survived by her husband Larrie; sons Gregg, wife Yolanda, Grant; three grandchildren; and one great grandson.  Funeral services are Wednesday, June 5th at 10 AM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa.

Christina Marie Huston of Mesa, Arizona died May 23, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. She was born August 17, 1978 at Boise, Idaho to Edward Lon White and Diane Cleverley Prince. On September 20, 2018 she married her amazing companion, Clinton Lavar Huston.

Christy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She knew and loved our Savior and that love showed daily by her words and deeds. Her family and friends were always in her thoughts, and she tried daily to find ways to serve them. At the time of her death, she was working at Banner Desert Hospital as a Radiology Technologist, in which she enjoyed the association of coworkers and patients alike.

She is survived by her husband, Clint of Mesa, her parents, one daughter: Kensington Brewer, three sons: Ryun Brewer, Kade Brewer, and Ryder Brewer all of Mesa, AZ, two step-sons: Bryant Huston, and Conner Huston, both of Vineyard, UT, grandparents: Richard and Barbara White, Nampa, ID, and three brothers: Nathan (Jenny) White, Nampa, ID, Jordan White, Boise, ID, and Spencer White, Kuna, ID.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 at the church building located at 11121 E. Ray Road, Mesa, Bishop Mark Boyd officiating. Burial at Show Low Cemetery on Tuesday, May 28, under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Home.

Toni Marie Corrigan, Age 51, passed away at her home in Mesa on May 15, 2019, after battling a rare neuroendocrine cancer for over a year. Toni is survived by her partner Steven Brenden, her children Kathryn Brenden, Marcus Corrigan, Selina Lewis, Brandi Corrigan and Brantly Corrigan. Her brothers Ty Lewis (sister in law Heidi), Jason Pettinato and step mother Laurie Lewis, Also by her favorite, Donald Duck. Toni was born on April 16, 1968 in Erie Pennsylvania to Ann and Clarence (Bud) Lewis and lived a full wonderful life.  During Toni’s 15-year career at various Albertsons stores, her voice could be heard across the store greeting and helping customers. Toni also found the time to train, graduate and work part-time as a Medical Assistant, continuing her passion for helping people every day.  She was devoted to her children, instilling in them a strong work ethic and a shared love of all things Disney.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Grace United Methodist Church 2024 E University Dr. Mesa, Az on Saturday May 25^th at 1:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Phoenix Children’s Hospital are suggested.

We know that now she is truly in the happiest place.

“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy” (Walt Disney)

Kieko ( Chiko) Kawahara Sablan, 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019. She was the daughter of her predeceased parents Kyukichi and Tamayo Kawahara. She was married to her surviving husband Louis Paulino Sablan for 45 wonderful years, her surviving Sisters Kimie Miura Masako Hongo, Yaeko Endo and her brother Jorgi Kawahara. Chiko made everyone’s world brighter by knowing her. Chiko’s passion was the love of life. She was an extraordinary person who will be truly missed. She will forever be in our hearts. We will see you again in our Lord’s place. Forever loved. Rest in Peace. A small Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on May 29, 2019 at Bunker University Chapel at 3529 East University Drive in Mesa, Arizona. Online Condolences can be given at www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Thomas Piorkowski, 63, passed away on May 19, 2019 in Gilbert, Arizona.  He is survived by his loving wife Nina, Christopher (27), Cheri (19), and Charlie (17) who he adored.

Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He was an avid baseball fan of the Yankees and was a devoted and fun uncle to his nieces Kelly and Megan and nephews Derek, Max, Troy, Brett, Brian, Joe, Mike, Jim and Jeff.  Oh how he cherished watching them grow and took them on baseball trips to all the stadiums in the US.

He was a loving brother to his siblings Joseph (departed), Danny, Robert, his sister Marie and sister in laws Claire and Marie.

He held the position of Director of Public Works for the town of Pembroke, MA and then for Lincoln Park, NJ for two decades.  He was passionate about his career and his work for conserving the environment. 

A celebration of life will be held in his honor on Saturday, May 25 from 3-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Manville, NJ. 

Kristina Jo O’Toole, 51, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on May 16, 2019.

Tina was warm and caring, adding sparkle and shine to everything she touched; always helping others to laugh and smile, telling her stories and jokes.  Tina was passionate about photography.  She loved showing us the beauty she saw in the world around her.  She was a talented and creative artist, a medical coder, a world traveler and always looking forward to any and all adventures.  Tina deeply loved her family and cherished every friend, new and old, she knew no strangers, simply spread joy and sought love.

Tina will peacefully join her Brother: Travis O’Toole and Grandparents: Max and Betty Hiatt.  She left behind her Mother: Jeanne (Hiatt) Jacobson; Father: Paul O’Toole; Sister: Nickol (Ervin) McKinney; Niece: Kelsie Walker; Nephew: Tyan Kratzer and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.  She will be watching over all of us.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 24^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa.

Tina’s video tribute may be viewed at:

https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KMTJC9CQP73GFXT5

With close family members surrounding her, Mary Lynn Lewis Adams Tyrrel passed from mortality into the spirit world on Friday,10 May 2019 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.  Beloved and cherished by her family, she was held in high regard for her compassion, integrity, strength of character, and her faith in Jesus Christ.

Mary Lynn was born on Monday, 1 February 1932 to Walter Larcom Lewis and Nettie Ann Hatch Lewis in Taylor, Navajo County, Arizona.  She was the fourth of six children.  Though her family later lived for several years in Winslow and Holbrook, they returned to Taylor and she always regarded and loved Taylor as her hometown.  She attended Snowflake High School. She loved music and was a member of the Glee Club, school choir, she was also a cheer leader.. During her Senior year she met and fell in love with Leon Ray Adams.  They were married three weeks after her graduation on 14 June 1950 in Globe, Gila County, Arizona later being sealed  in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple on 3 November 1950.  Six children  blessed  their marriage: Kerry, Dan, Del, Marolyn, Marla and Maelon.

Her family and home was her life and primary focus.  She was a wonderful mother, a meticulous housekeeper, a marvelous cook and known for her quilts, knitting, crocheting and handicrafts that she generously shared with family and friends.  She had  a remarkable memory and facility to recall names and dates, and remembered birthdays and special occasions, endearing herself to all her posterity with cards, balloons and sticks of gum. If she couldn’t sleep at night, instead of counting sheep, she would recite all the names and birthdays of her family and posterity. Her love, words of counsel and encouragement shaped several generations and blessed them with joyful memories.

Mary Lynn was a faithful, devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in a wide variety of positions in the Primary, Mutual, and Relief Society auxiliaries in ward and stake.   Positions included many leadership and teaching callings in Ward and Stake Relief Society.  How she loved and supported Relief Society and lived the motto, “Charity never faileth”, all her life. She was a member of the Singing Mothers.   She also loved and was actively involved in Temple ordinance work and tried to visit as many temples she could. She loved traveling and took many trips.

Though she was self-conscious of her perceived limited formal education, she was an avid reader with wide-ranging interests. She never tired of gaining knowledge. After her children married, she spent hours reading to her husband when they traveled together.  Later, she attended Mesa Community College.  She actively supported her first husband, Leon Adams, in his many business activities, and served as a corporate officer in several corporations.  She was also involved in political affairs serving as a precinct committeeman and captain for many years.  She promoted principles of freedom and liberty and was a staunch defender of the U.S. Constitution.

For the first several years of her marriage she and her husband and children traveled to various construction jobs.  They lived in a mobile home that they parked in various Arizona towns like Taylor, Globe, Casa Grande, Florence, Apache Junction and Coolidge so that they were close to the construction projects that Leon was working on..  In 1955 they located into a lovely new home in Chandler, Arizona.  In 1960, the family relocated to Apache Junction, Arizona where they finished raising their six children, and lived in the same house for 33 years.  After Leon suffered a disabling stroke in 1992, she nursed and cared for him for nearly five years, until his death on 29 March,1997. Mary Lynn then resided at various locations, alternating with family members in Arizona, Utah and Missouri.

She met and married Jerry Tyrrel in December of 2002, and they made their residence at his farm in the tiny town in Osborn, Missouri.  In 2004 she and Jerry relocated 17 miles east of Kingman, Arizona for two years working for Mineral Mountain Mining. They relocated to St. George, Utah for several years, then in February 2010 they moved to Tempe, Arizona, where they resided until Mary Lynn’s death.  Jerry and Mary Lynn had a special relationship, loving and supporting each other for over 16 years. Even with all the moves, Mary Lynn made lasting friends where ever she lived and was very active in the church and community, whether great or small.

She is survived by her husband Jerry H. Tyrrel, her children Kerry (Ellen), Danny, Del Adams, Marla (Randall) Vaughan and Maelon (Steve) Vaughan, 28 grandchildren, and 88+ great-grandchildren, her brother Farrell W. Lewis, sisters Carol (Terry) Holliday and Virginia (Dallas) Stock, sisters-in-law Louise Nielsen, Margaret Adams, Gaye Adams, Evelyn Johnson, Betty (Dan) Haws and Nelda (Ben) Davis and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She is preceded in death by her husband Leon Adams, her daughter Marolyn (Robert) Burk, her great-grandson Jonathan Manwaring, her parents, her sisters Doreen Stuart and Thelma Jean Lewis, sister-in-law Irene Lewis, parents-in-law Joe and Belle Adams, brothers-in-law Hal, Lavoy and Mel Adams, James Chapman, Dale Johnson, Pete Thompson, Lonnie Larson, Virgil Stuart, and Harold Rapier.

Mary Lynn was both self-motivated and motivating, yet humble, having no idea how many people she touched with her endless love and affection. She enjoyed the beauties and refinements of life. She prevailed in her faith, even in life’s greatest challenges. She loved the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and bore a fervent testimony of the risen Lord and of the eternal plan of salvation.  She  loved unconditionally and all were welcome in her home.  She is loved and missed by so many.

There is a visitation Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Funeral services are Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tempe Stake Center, 2707 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282. Interment is Monday, May 27, 2019 at 4 PM at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery, 400 Center Street, Taylor, AZ 85939.

Margaret Eldeen (Porter) Rodgers, 87, passed away peacefully at the Quail Park Senior Living community in Gilbert, Arizona on May 2, 2019. Marge leaves behind 2 Children, 8 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandkids.

She with her late husband Harry moved to Arizona from Simi Valley, California around 33 years ago, where they were active members of the Fountain of the Sun retirement community in Mesa, until Harry’s passing in 2014.

During their time there they organized and personally lead numerous wonderful trips domestically and around the world for their friends and neighbors in FOS. They were also known for their famous Christmas Parties.

After her Husband Harry passed, Marge stayed in FOS for a year, before moving to Brookdale Springs, then Cooper Creek, Emerald Grove (after a surgery) and finally into Quail Park Senior Living in Gilbert, which she loved and spent her final days.

While raising their kids Marge and Harry were avid campers, boaters and off-road motorcycle enthusiast. After their kids grew, they gave up two wheels for off-road dune buggies, then spent years traveling in their motorhomes seeing the country.

Marge was born on December 2, 1931 in Los Angeles, California. She was the oldest of 3 children.  She lived in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles until she married her first husband Mark Depew. They had 4 children, but lost 2 sons at a young age. Mark passed away in 1962, and she married Harry in 1963, who was a friend that both she and Mark knew well.

She is survived by her son David Rodgers and daughter Linda Mascari, who both now live locally here in Arizona.

Marge lived a full and happy life, with a very caring, understanding personality who always had something sweet and valuable to say. She could also put a smile on anyone’s face.

Services for Marge will be held at 11:00am on May 18, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Driftwood Building, 1483 North Driftwood, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Card or letters should be sent to: Dave Rodgers, 1309 N Mission Cover Ln, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Marilyn Ann (Webb) Guerrette, 1936 –  2019, Gibert, AZ –

Marilyn Ann Guerrette, 82, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 residing in Generations at Agritopia, where she was lovingly cared for by the Memory Care Center staff.  She was born in Gardiner, Maine on December 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Arthur A. Webb and Bernice (Wilson) Webb.

Marilyn attended Gardiner area schools, and worked at the Gardiner Shoe Factory.  While employed there she met the love of her life, William G. Guerrette Sr., and they were soon married November 8, 1958. During their 60+ years together they welcomed 7 children, 30 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren (and still counting!)

Marilyn was predeceased by her son Steven Walter Guerrette, her parents, her sister Alice Webb and her younger brother Jack Webb.  She is survived by her husband, William G. Guerrette Sr. of Chelsea, Maine, her son William Guerrette and wife Theresa of Pittston, her son Dennis Guerrette of Manchester, her son Glen Guerrette and wife Kim of Augusta, her daughter Kathy Rollender and husband Bill of Gilbert, AZ, her daughter Michele Stanley and husband Ron of Gilbert, AZ and her daughter Melinda Jean and husband Mike of Tempe AZ.  She is also survived by her older brother Charles Webb of Florida.

Marilyn was known as “Nana” to her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who cherish memories of visiting with Nana and Papa at their camp in Maine.  Nana loved to welcome all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with hugs, cookies, her smile and kind words.

Marilyn was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 55 years.  She loved and was loved in return by her many Brothers and Sisters in the Gospel at the Farmingdale Ward.  Her family and friends will attest that Marilyn was a woman without guile, who embodied the teachings of her Savior to “Love One Another”.  We have faith that our Heavenly Father will welcome her with open arms for her faithful life as a daughter of God.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 18th from 5pm to 7pm at Bunker Family Funeral Home at 3529 East University Drive in Mesa, AZ.  A second viewing will be Friday, May 24th, from 6pm to 8pm at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, Maine.  The family will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 6th at 10am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4 Hasson Street in Farmingdale, Maine.  Her family invites any who were touched by Marilyn’s wonderful smile and kind nature to join us.

Walter Duane Jones passed away May 13,2019 after an extended illness.  Dad was born on September 3, 1935 in the mountain town of Clear Creek, Utah to Walter and Marie Cook Jones. 

He attended schools in Carbon County.  He spent his childhood roaming the hills, swimming in Scofield reservoir and of course skiing down the mountain & off rooftops during the winter.  He attended the College of Eastern Utah.  Dad was a computer programmer and spent his career working for Kennecott Copper, Thiokol and finally retiring from Defense Depot in Ogden, Utah where he spent numerous years and accumulated numerous awards for his service.  Dad spent each fall hunting in the mountains around Clear Creek with his dad, brothers and all of the kids & nephews. 

Walt married his sweetheart Evelyn Brown in 1959 until her death in 2005.   Several years after her death he was introduced to Vivian Grako.  Together they spent the last 12 years together traveling around the world & US while living in Mesa, Arizona until his death.  She was a very special companion to him & they loved each other dearly.

Walt is survived by his son Darwin (Patty) Jones, daughter Linda Sauer, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother John (Mary) Jones.  He was preceded in death by son Ken (Sharon) Aaron and daughter Patsy (Gary) Larsen, brothers Raymond Faulkner, Vernon (Karen) Jones and his parents.

To all of his friends & people he worked with, too many to name, thank you for the friendship and relationships that he enjoyed with all of you.  He will be dearly missed by all and especially his family.

I would like to thank all of the doctors & nurses at Banner Hospital that worked so hard to make sure he was taken care of during his stays.  A special thank you to Pedro, Lara and Mark at Desert Springs Assisted Living for the care given up until his death.

Per dads request he will be cremated and asked that there be no funeral or viewing.  His ashes will be spread in the high Uinta mountains of Utah alongside of his wife Evelyn and son Ken.