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Wilma Winterton LeSueur passed away in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 92. She was born in Charleston, Utah to loving parents, Fred Winterton and Sheila Carlile Winterton. She had a happy childhood on their farm. At the age of 12 years, after the death of her father, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona. She spent her remaining years in Arizona, but kept her close family ties in Utah.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Ned A. LeSueur; sister, Velda W. Carlson of Heber City, Utah; brother, Neil Winterton of West Jordan, Utah; and brother, Boyd Winterton of Salt Lake City, Utah.

She is survived by her sons, Charles (Dawn) and Ben (Louisa); daughter, Lisa McNutt (Anthony); 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Her family included many loving nieces and nephews.

Wilma loved family reunions, trips and excursions with her family, dinners with her “Fun Bunch” and many travels with her friends. A special joy in her life was working with the Young Women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were so special to her. She kept a close bond with her school friends through the years.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Elmwood Ward, 925 North Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85203. A visitation for friends and family will be held prior to the funeral service, from 9:00 to 10:3oam.

Former Mesa Mayor, Wayne C. Pomeroy passed away on April 11, 2019 in Mesa, AZ. Wayne was the third child born to Francis Kimball Pomeroy and Eunice Gaylord Shurtleff on March 13, 1923, in Mesa.  He was married to the love of his life Cecil Henrie at the Williams Air Force Base Chapel on December 21, 1944.  They were married for 73 years. They were later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple in March of 1994.  Wayne is preceded in death by his wife Cecil, his son-in-law Harvey Wood and his grandson Clint Fluhr. Wayne and Cecil have four daughters, Cassandra Wood, Wendy (Phil) Hildebrand, Michel (Chris) Fluhr and Lisa (Brett) Bargery, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Wayne graduated from Mesa High School in 1941 and then went on to serve his country during WWII as a tail gunner in a B-24 bomber.  He was wounded in action on June 16, 1944 while on his eleventh mission. He earned the Purple Heart and the Silver Star, the nations third highest award for valor.

After the war ended, Wayne attended BYU, in Provo, Utah graduating in 1949 then went on to pursue his Master’s Degree at New York University where he graduated in 1950.  After graduation, Wayne and Cecil returned to Mesa where he began his career in the retail clothing business, establishing Pomeroy’s Mens Store in 1951, still in operation today after 68 years.

Wayne loved the City of Mesa and served in many leadership positions, including the Mesa City Council, and then as the 31^st Mayor from 1976-80, during our Nation’s Bi-Centennial Year.  During his tenure as Mayor, Mesa was named the All-American City.  Wayne was Mesa’s Man of the Year in 1986. He was a member of Mesa Hohokams, Mesa Southside Sheriff’s Posse and served on many boards including United Bank, and Mesa Downtown Redevelopment. He served as the first president of the Mesa Downtown Merchants Association and was past president of the Mesa Public Safety Foundation.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Wayne’s funeral will be held Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 11 AM, with a viewing at 10 AM and at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa 5^th Ward, 1718 N. Date, Mesa AZ.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, 85014; Save the Family Foundation, 125 E University Dr, Mesa 85201; A New Leaf, 868 E University Drive, Mesa 85203.

Vesta Floy (Hall) Grampp died peacefully at her home from natural causes on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born June 15, 1916 in Purcell, KS, the daughter of Luella Adams Hall and Albert Allen Hall. She met the love of her life while working at the FBI in Washington. They quickly fell in love and eloped to Baltimore, MD. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple in Logan, UT. They raised their 4 children in Arlington, VA and later moved to Scottsdale in 1982 where Vesta remained in their home until her death. Ed and Vesta served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in England and New Zealand. Her beloved husband died July 2, 2005. Vesta is survived by 3 of her children; Brent Price, Ed Grampp Jr, and Carter A. Grampp. She was preceded in death by her daughter Leslie Grampp Lee. She had 22 grandchildren, (two deceased), 54 great-grandchildren, (one deceased), and 3 great- great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services are Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Chaparral Ward, 6840 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale, AZ.

Roger Dee Frazier, 70, of Mesa, AZ passed away at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 5, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:00PM at Central Christian Church in Mesa, AZ.  A memorial service will be held at a later date, in Dove Creek, CO.  Arrangements are being handled by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation in Mesa, AZ.

Surviving Roger is his wife of 44 years, Sandra Frazier of Mesa, AZ.  Three daughters, Denise Randolph, Tennille (Nate) Akaelue, and Brooke Frazier (Betty Weaver) all of Mesa, AZ.  Four grandchildren, Nicholas Randolph of Denver, CO and Gideon, Natalie, and Kaden Akaleue of Mesa, AZ.  Two brothers, Robert and Sonny Frazier of  Dove Creek, CO.  Brothers-in-law Bill (Cheri) Hodson of Mesa, AZ, Ed (Leola) Hodson of Dove Creek, CO.  Sister-in-law Jacque (Robert) Thompson of Fruita, CO and a host of sweet nieces and nephews.

Roger was born in Telluride, CO to Ellie and Nettie Frazier on July 30, 1948.  He attended Dolores County High School in Dove Creek, CO.  He married Sandra Hodson on August 2, 1975 in Dove Creek.  He worked in mining and construction, and as Dove Creek’s Town Marshall for many years, prior to moving to Mesa.  He then worked as a security officer for Boeing until his retirement.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served in the Air Force.

He loved the Arizona Diamondbacks, Denver Broncos, and enjoyed hunting and watching wildlife.

Charles Edward Hyatt (Chuck) passed away on March 16, 2019 after 80 wonderful years on this Earth. Chuck lived a full life, retired from a successful career at Boeing, enjoyed an active social agenda with his close friends at Mesa Regal RV park and will be missed lovingly by his daughter, Cindy, son-in law, Jaime and four grandchildren, who also reside in Mesa.  He enjoyed an adventurous childhood in Union Gap, Washington, where he is remembered by his sister, Anna, and her loving family (Uncle Chuck holds a special place in the heart of his great-niece Isabella, who regarded him as a father-figure).  His memory also lives on with family in Burlington, Ontario, where he will join his beloved wife Annie, son Steve, and other family in their final resting place.  A celebration of life was held on March 20^th at Bunker Family Chapel where many loved ones shared their stories of our sweet Chuck.  He was always there to lend a hand, share a moment, or make you laugh.  May we always remember his boundless curiosity, thirst for life, fabulous wit, and giant heart.

Lanny Lee Royer, 78, of Massillon, OH, passed away on 7 Apr 2019 at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert, AZ.  He was a resident of Gilbert, AZ and a previous resident of Thousand Oaks, CA.

Lanny was born 19 Aug 1940, to Clarence Royer and Thelma Warnock.  He graduated Dalton Highschool in Massillon and went on to graduate Arizona State University with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.  Lanny served his country honorably with the U.S. Army overseas in Germany.  He continued to serve as a Scottsdale Police Officer (Sergeant) for 11 years before starting a career with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Forearms (ATF).  Lanny retired from ATF after 21 years of loyal service.  Lanny continued to service his community through many different programs to include ministry work involving Stevens Ministry and other church programs.

Most importantly, Lanny was a highly devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and every other positive image imaginable. He will be missed by all his family, friends and the many other lives he touched.  

Lanny is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Royer, his children Lara, Zachary and Suzanna, his grandchildren, Nathan, Emma, Madison, Jadyn and Luke, his in-laws, Alexa, Chad and Dave and other extended family.  

There will be a memorial service at his residence in Gilbert, AZ on 20 Apr 2019.  

Since Lanny was a very generous man, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude’s (Phoenix), the Shriners Hospitals for Children (Phoenix) or Wounded Warrior Project on his behalf.  

Nichol Elaine Imm was born in Denver, Colorado on February 24, 1974. It was the best birthday present her mother Gayle Imm ever received. In 1980 Nicholas Imm (Nick) moved his wife Gayle, daughter Nikki and older sister Adelle to Arizona. At a very young age Nikki became involved with competitive swimming and track and field. Through her Jr high and high school years, Nikki filled her dad’s office with medals, trophies and other accolades. A quad accident left Nikki with a severely fractured arm needing screws and plates that ended her competitive athletic career.

Nikki began college at Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Az. She transferred to Arizona State University where she received her bachelor’s degree. Throughout her college years, a burning desire to become a firefighter had begun to grow. After several unsuccessful attempts at various cities firefighter testing processes, while working for U-Haul, Nikki decided the best way for her to become a firefighter was to immerse herself in that lifestyle while continuing to test.

On a Saturday in 1999, Nikki walked into Mesa Fire Station #1 to inquire about the testing process. There she met an engineer named Tim who offered to have her come ride along on his engine. Tim began to mentor Nikki in her testing. Nikki began working for Southwest Ambulance and directing everything in her life towards getting hired as a firefighter. In August of 2000 Nikki was hired as one of the first 3 pre-recruits, a new position created on the Mesa Fire Department. During the next year she helped to develop the departments SOPs for the pre-recruit position and along with Brandon Guerra and Dave Montemora, she made the new position a success.

The next year Nikki began her Firefighter Recruit Academy and in August of 2001 she graduated and began her dream career as a Mesa Firefighter. Nikki and Tim’s friendship grew over the years and led to them marrying in March of 2007. In September of 2012 they welcomed their daughter Abigayle into their lives. In 2014 Nikki was given the crushing news that she had breast cancer. She battled this disease for 5 years, the whole time believing that somehow she would beat it and God would deliver her a miracle.

Nikki’s strength and courage throughout her battle with cancer will be a source of inspiration for her daughter and stepchildren as well as all of her friends and family. She is an amazing woman and she will never be forgotten.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. Funeral services are Friday, April 12 at 10 AM at Sun Valley Community Church, 456 E. Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296.

Lowell passed away on April 5, 2019 and will be greatly missed among his family, friends and loved ones. He was born August 22, 1933 in Red Bluff, Tehama California, to Theodore Lloyd Foley and Alma Doris Moore.

He lived in many different places including California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, Idaho and Arizona.

He had a high school education as well as a two year college degree. He was a sign painter, commercial artist, and graphic designer by profession. He had many interests including photography, writing poetry, and he had a beautiful singing voice.

He served a mission to England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from September of 1954 to September 1956.

Lowell is survived by his wife Kay Cummings McClellan, children Todd (Judy), Jamie, Jana (Garth), Mac, Lenore (Dean), Weston, Annette (Hans), Mitchell (Carlie), Kristian (Cindy), Kara (Chet). Also, his step-children Linda (Robert), Christine (Ray) and Bill.

Lowell is also survived by a brother Mike Foley-McClellan, sisters Doris Ann McClellan, Elizabeth Pavek and Linda McClellan.

Lowell is also survived by 45 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as 13 (step) grandchildren, 25 (step) great grandchildren and 3 (step) great, great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ted Foley and Alma Doris Moore, and step-father James S. McClellan and sister Norrine Burnham and brother Donald Foley. Also preceding him in death were wife Jean Young and wife Ann Lewis as well as a grand daughter Mia Catherine McClellan and a great grand daughter Molly Grace Shupe.

Paul Scott Jager, 48 chose to end his life on April 1, 2019.  Paul was born on August 30, 1970 in Port Huron, Michigan the late Paul A Jager and Connie Jager.

He moved to Arizona in 1985 at the age of 15, and graduated from Apache Junction High School in 1988.  He received a Deisel Mechanic Certification in 1988.  Paul worked most of his life as a underground construction foreman.

Paul loved hunting and camping and frequently said the woods were his church.

Paul is survived by his Mother Connie Jager; daughters Kelsey and Payton Jager; grandson Remington Jager; brothers Jeff Jager and Adam Krojniak; nieces and nephews; special friends Leroy and Red Loyer, Dennis and Chantel Powers and Donna Judson.  He was preceded in death by his son Paul Scott Jager III (Pablo).  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arizona Elk Society Youth Programs https://shopaes.org/product/donation-to-aes/

Harry Leslie Murrell passed away at his home in Mesa, AZ on March 31st, 2019. Harry was born to Leslie and Emily Murrell on July 9, 1928 in Harlem, New York.  He grew up in Corona- Long Island and graduated from Saint Anne’s Academy in Brooklyn. He then joined the Navy in 1946 and served in Cuba.  Following his stint in the Navy, he returned to New York and began working for United Airlines.

In 1955 along with his parents, he moved his growing family to Southern California. Still working for United Airlines, he settled in Huntington Beach. In 1985 after 30 years with United Airlines, he retired and relocated to Arizona.

Harry had many special interests that began with photography at an early age. He was an avid collector of Model A cars and served as President for the Model A Restorers of Arizona Club. He enjoyed traveling and visited many different parts of Europe and the South Pacific. He had a special connection to American Samoa, where he was given an honorary Chief title.

Harry is survived by his children, Denice Pola (Talati), Carolyn Yanez (Rick), John, Paul (Terri) and Edward. Additionally, 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Stepchildren, Kenneth Bauman (Sun), Dennis Bauman (deceased), Thomas Bauman, Patricia Ruiz, Susan Simkins and his dear friend, Norma Tyler.

Final farewell will take place graveside at 11:30 AM. Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1562 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa, AZ 85204

Gary James Davis, 64, of Mesa, Arizona passed away after a brief illness on April 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margit; daughters, Rachel Beals (David) of Illinois, Alexis Davis of Arizona, and Oakley Beachler (Nick) of Arizona; mother, Carol A. Davis of Florida; brother, Gregory Davis of Florida; eight grandchildren, Zoe Ornelas and Lucas Davis of Illinois, Enrique Davis, Kaley McTeer, and Brody McTeer of Arizona, Brawley Davis, and Zane Beachler and Olivia Beachler of Arizona; one great-grandchild, Ja’Von Jordan of Arizona; and many granddogs and grandcats. He is preceded in death by his father, George W. Davis, and his grandparents. He is also survived by many friends, neighbors, and acquaintances.

Gary was a Vietnam era Air Force Veteran. We will all miss his long talks and willingness to help everyone with their projects.

Many thanks to the emergency room and ICU staff at Banner Desert Medical Center for their wonderful care and kindness. Gary will forever be loved and missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Gary’s honor to your favorite charity.

Robert “Bob” D. Carufel passed away peacefully at home in Mesa, Arizona on March 31, 2019. Bob was born to Raymond and Ruth Carufel in Vernal, Utah on December 10, 1950. Bob grew up on the Salt River Indian Reservation after his family relocated there in 1960. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1969 and Mesa Community College in 1971.

During his career, Bob owned and operated Mesa Truck Supply and Nevada Mixer Supply in Las Vegas. He was also proud of his partnerships in Kenz Cycle Tech and Hunter’s Paint and Auto Body. As an avid collector, he acquired many vehicles, engines, and specialty items. Bob was always fun to be around and will be missed.

Bob is survived by his wife, Thea; daughter, Elizabeth; brother, Steve (Carol Kapplemann); sister, Christine; and niece, Rachel (Seth) Snow.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Church of the Master Presbyterian Church, 6659 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85205. Interment will be at Oakland Mills Cemetery in rural Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Collings Foundation for the restoration and maintenance of historic Warbird planes and historic artifacts in memory of Bob.

Gail Hilton Wood, 85, passed away peacefully on March 28^th, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 26^th, 1933 to Lyle Hilton and Isabelle Cardon Hilton Hunt. She attended Mesa High, Brigham Young University and received a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Cal State Hayward. Gail grew up in Mesa, later met Vincent Alma Wood from Berkeley, California and they married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple in 1954. They moved to Concord, CA where Vince started his Dental practice and soon after moved to Walnut Creek, CA where they raised their 7 children. They co-founded the Diablo Light Opera Company where they had several leading roles. Gail often played guitar and sang in community and church choirs. She served faithfully in many leadership capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including a Family History Mission in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gail worked with Battered Women and as a Grief Counselor and was known for her kindness and wisdom. She enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband and many friends. She was a fabulous seamstress, scholar, cook, party planner, vocalist and religion teacher. However, she felt her greatest accomplishment was her family. She is survived by her 7 children, Kent Wood (Rhonda), of Orem, UT; Keith Wood, of Folsom, CA; Michele Baer (Sterling) of Mesa, AZ; Tammy Runia (Scott) of Provo, UT; Shauna Hansen (Van) of Mesa, AZ; Noel Frame of Mesa, AZ; Stacy Woods (Matt) of Mission Viejo, CA; and siblings Kent Hilton (Rochelle) of Alpine, UT and Steve Hilton (Heidi) of Heber, UT. She was blessed with 41 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent, a grandson, Ryan Scott Runia, a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Stone Wood, her parents, Lyle and Electa Hilton, Alma and Isabelle Hunt and two of her siblings, Donna Hilton Gardner and Dale Clair Hilton.

Funeral Services are Saturday, April 13^th, 2019 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the Mt. View LDS Stake Center, 1550 N. Val Vista Dr. Mesa, AZ 85213. There will also be a viewing Friday, April 12^th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Humanitarian Aid Fund, give.lds.org/humanitarian or BYU Education Fund, give.byu.edu/memorial.

Eduardo Nieves “Ed”, 57, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born to Juan Antonio and Eleda Nieves in Chula Vista California on July 24, 1961. Ed served in the Air Force where he completed his education in Satellite Engineering. He enjoyed the electronics field, playing billiards and the company of his grandchildren.

Ed is Preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio and Eleda Frances Nieves; brother Ricardo Nieves; Tios, Cindo and Luis and his grandparents.

His is survived by his daughters Kris Cesena (Ronnie Cesena) and Elizabeth Raef (Josh Raef); grandchildren Karly Swett, Giovanni, Bella & Lina Cesena; his brothers Fernando and Carlos Nieves and sisters Mercedes O’Merry and Terry Nieves.

There will be no services at this time.

Vera Colleen Hartje was born August 24, 1927 in St. Thomas, North Dakota. The daughter of Walter and Lila Hartje. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth. Colleen was married to Virgil Sellheim on November 11, 1945. They made their home in North Dakota until 1960. They then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Virgil and Colleen retired in 1986 and moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1988. They enjoyed the summer months back in Minnesota. Colleen in survived by their children; Cynthia Wadsworth(Jim Casey), Paula Hardly(Norm),  Janel Forte(Mike), Reed Sellheim, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.  

Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 PM at Sunrise Vista Park, 300 S. Val Vista Drive Mesa, AZ 85204