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Herbert Steffen Hamilton, 64, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019 after a valiant, two year battle with an extremely rare cancer. He was born on February 23, 1955 to Harry Stancliff Hamilton and Norma Jean Steffy in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Herb married the “love of his life” Janell Sorensen, on May 27, 1981. He led a happy, active life filled with family, friends, and many activities, such as church, fishing, camping, building things, and remodeling or fixing anything! He had a steadfast and enduring testimony of our Savior’s love, and he served faithfully. He also served in the Canada Toronto Mission from 1975-1977, after which he continued sharing the gospel with others. He had an amazing knowledge and deep understanding of the gospel, and loved to talk about it!

Herb loved spending time with his family; seeing all of his children together was his favorite. He also adored his grandchildren, and loved being a grandpa. He would sacrifice anything for his family, and always worked hard to provide for them. He will be dearly missed by many, and leaves us all a legacy of love and countless cherished memories.

Herb will be especially missed by Janell, his loving wife of 38 years; his six children, Lindsay (Matthew) Palmer, Becky (Taylor) Yost, Brittney Hamilton, Heston Hamilton, Cody Hamilton, and Joshua Hamilton; and 11 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Blake, Gavin, Preston, Hayden, Maddie, Taylyn, Dalton, Zach, Lexi, and Ashton. He is also survived by his mother, Norma Hamilton; sister, Debbie Martin; brother, David (Candy) Hamilton; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Hamilton.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Harris Park Ward, 2220 North Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85203, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service, at 9:00am. Bunker’s Garden Chapel will be handling the arrangements. Herb was cherished by his family, and he will be missed by all who were blessed to know him; he will never be forgotten.

Jamin Vaun Mikesell, our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, returned home on March 20, 2019. Jamin was born on November 18, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Annie Stauber and Michael Mikesell.

Jamin graduated from Riverton High School in 2010, served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission (2011-2013), then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Sales from Weber State University in 2017. He married the love of his life, Jayna Bell, on November 13, 2015 in the Ogden Utah Temple.

Jamin will be remembered for his love of water sports, disco skating, dancing, and making people laugh. Jamin lit up any room in a matter of seconds with his charming smile and engaging sense of humor. He was loved by all who met him and had a deep desire to help anyone in need. He craved salt water in his hair and loved to attend, analyze, and think about all sports.

Above all, this fun-loving soul cared about spending time with family and friends. Jamin is survived by his wife, Jayna Mikesell; his parents, Annie and Patrick Stauber, and Michael and Jenni Mikesell; his twin brother, Kyler Mikesell; sister, Kelsee Mikesell; step-siblings, Derrick, Travis, Spencer, Lauren, and Kasidy; in-laws, David and Christie Bell; and countless friends and relatives who will miss him dearly.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. An additional viewing will also be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 29, 2019, prior to the funeral service to be held at 11:00am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Boulder Creek Stake Center, 3025 South Hawes Road, Mesa, Arizona 85212.

William “Bill” Albert Thomasson was born on November 24, 1928 in Douglas, Arizona and passed away on March 20, 2019 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was the youngest of four children born to Samuel Lewis Thomasson and Wonnie Elois Weeks Thomasson. Bill attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ where he earned a Master of Education degree and met Pearl Jeanette Salmons, whom he married on August 13, 1949. Bill and Jeanette were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 3, 1951. They were sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on February 19, 1953. Bill was married to Jeanette for 52 years, until her passing in 2001. He is survived by his six children, Steve (Glenda), Susan (Richard) Turley, Stan (Karen), Shirley (Steven) Bowles, Sam (LaWana), and Sara (Carl) Krueger; 24 grandchildren; and over 30 great-grandchildren.

Bill was a hard worker. To support his growing family, he worked for Salt River Valley Water User’s Association (now known as Salt River Project), AirResearch (now known as Honeywell), and he worked as a school teacher in Pima, AZ, Yuma, AZ, and Fredonia, AZ early in his teaching career. Bill ultimately settled in Phoenix, AZ and was an industrial arts teacher at North High School in Phoenix, and the Area Vocational Center at Phoenix Union High School. He was creative and could fabricate, machine, or repair just about anything. To supplement his teacher’s salary he taught drivers education, did stonework and worked construction, worked for the Forest Service, and even drove an ice cream truck.

Bill was involved heavily in his church and served as Scout Master, Young Men’s President, Financial Clerk, and was even in a branch presidency on the Piute Indian Reservation. He also served at the LDS Family History Center for over 10 years and in the Mesa Temple for over 20 years.

Bill was a devoted father who was kind, yet firm in his convictions, and he taught his children the value of work, family, and their relationship with God. He was selfless, and there was no end to the sacrifices he would make for his children or their education. He is loved and will be dearly missed.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Elliot Ward, 234 North Greenfield Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85234, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00am.

Ernest Nelson Noel was called home Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Mesa, AZ.    Preceding him in death were his daughters Teri “TT” and Brenda, their mother Anita “Joyce”, and his brothers Earl, Carl, and Ray.  Left to carry on his traditions are his children Andrea (Robert) Self of Mesa, AZ and Chris (Sarah) Hecht of Tucson, AZ; their mother Pamela Ludwiczak; Grandchildren “BJ”Jack, Raenette (Devon), Travis, Katie, Hailey, Robert, Jameson, Megan, and Jackson; Great Grandchildren Antonio, Nevaeh, Felicity, Gabbi, and Mia.

Ernest was born to Dochia (Sheatz) and Carl Noel on August 24, 1938 in Sheridan, Indiana.  His younger years were spent on the family farm in Indiana raising dairy cows.  He loved the farming life and growing up with his brothers, especially Ray who he expressed many adventures with. When Ernest was old enough, he joined the Military (Navy) and served in Vietnam on the U.S.S. Midway.  He always expressed his love of military life, and how he would go back in a heartbeat.  Following his military career Ernest had a few other jobs while residing in California and later moving to Arizona.  He was a sheet metal worker, truck driver, pet shop owner, Animal Control Officer, and Sergeant at the Arizona Fort Grant and Safford Prisons. 

Ernest was known by many as a jokester. Always trying to get a playful smile out of everyone, especially the kids.  He would always say, “Come here, I wanna poke you in the nose,” and to the health aids he met along the way he would always tell them be good and, “If you can’t be good come back and see me.”  Ernest also had a passion for giving to others.  Though he was a jokester, he had a loving side as well, a true heart of gold for those he loved.  He loved watching classic westerns, especially John Wayne and fishing any waters he came to.  These are just some of the things we will miss about Ernest, but we will carry his jokester antics with us while finding comfort in knowing he is with the family he so dearly loved. Until we meet again…See you later alligator, after while crocodile.

Don Stockdale, born April 13, 1943, in Salt Lake, UT, moved to Arizona at the age of 10. He was called home Sunday, March 17, 2019. There to meet him were his parents Roy C. and Dorothy Stockdale and his son Michael Matteson. He is survived by his wife Gennie; children Dean Stockdale, Max Matteson, Lori Stockdale, and Tammy Albright; brother Duane Stockdale; and sister Peggy Ross.  He was a proud grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Funeral services are Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa.  For more information go to www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Arthur “Lee” Le Roy Dearinger was called home on March 18, 2019 at 92 years of age. He was born on December 16, 1926 to John and Edna Dearinger. Lee was the oldest of ten children. He served a tour in the Navy, married Kerstin Schelin, and had one daughter, Ann. His wife passed away suddenly in 1969. Lee and his daughter moved to Mesa, Arizona, which became their home. Lee then met Lillian Theler and they were married for 37 years.

Lee was an auto mechanic for most of his life. He loved sports, especially golf. He also loved his neighbors and Ward members. He has five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, as well as sharing Lillian’s large posterity. He will be missed.

There will be a funeral service for Lee on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 10:00am, with a visitation beginning at 9:00am, at the Mesa Central Stake Center, 925 North Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85203. Services are being facilitated by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Hugh White Lawson passed away Friday, March 15, 2019,  one week shy of celebrating his 98th birthday.  He resided in Mesa, AZ since 2013.  He was born March 22, 1921 in Tabiona, Utah but was raised in Rocklin, California.  His parents are Minerva Alice White Lawson and Eugene Edward Lawson and has 7 brothers and 2 sisters, all have preceded him in death except Ben who resides in Rocklin, California.  As a boy his favorite past times were swimming and baseball. 

He served as a radar operator in the Navy during  WWll.  After being discharged at the end of the war he worked in the ice plant for Southern Pacific Railroad until retirement.

On October 27, 1962, he married Zelda Pearl Mortensen Swan in Reno, Nevada. They resided in Loomis, CA until after his retirement.  From there, they lived in a variety of places in Utah, Nevada and finally in Arizona.  She passed away July 9, 2017 after 54 years of marriage.  They loved dancing and going out to eat.  He was an avid hunter, and loved gardening.   He  rode a bicycle until he was 96 years old.    He is survived by a daughter, Mary Joan Walton (Max), 4 grandchildren, Justine Powell (Chris), Ginger Walton, Melanie Blancas, and Brett Walton, 16 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. He also has lots of nieces and nephews. 

Hugh is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

Graveside services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024) on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM.

We all love you and you will be greatly missed!

Robert LeRoy “Bob” Layton of Gilbert, AZ passed away on March 15, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born on October 6, 1942 in Safford, Arizona to LeRoy “LR” and Roberta Nash Layton.

Bob married Dianne Vance in the Mesa LDS Temple on June 16, 1967. They raised their eight children in Gilbert, AZ: David (Joanna), Roy, Leanne (Kase) Rothlisberger, Amy (Sam) Goodman, Brian (Katie), Wayne (Mary Ann), Brad (Amber), and Kevin. Bob was lovingly known by his children and grandchildren as “Pop.”

As a young man, Bob served a mission in Brazil and was blessed to serve there again with his wife from 2003-2006. As a result of this service, he had a deep love for the Brazilian people. He was also a meticulous farmer of cotton, alfalfa, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables. Even more than farming, Pop loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served in the Gilbert Greenfield Stake Presidency for 18 years. He was a dedicated disciple of Christ and served faithfully for as long as his body allowed.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his sweet sister, Joan Bethea. He is greatly missed by his loving wife, his children, his 31 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, as well as his brother, Keith (Shawna); sister, Kaye Andersen (Darl); and brother-in-law, Daryl Bethea.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Gilbert Greenfield Stake Center, 2740 South Lindsay Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85295. The funeral service will be held the following morning (Saturday, March 23, 2019) at 11:00am at the same location, with a second visitation prior to the service, starting at 9:30. Bob will be interred at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201, following his services.

Sigvard Benno “Ben” Johanson, 80, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to Sigvard and Fanny Johanson in Eskilstuna, Sweden in 1938. Ben lived a long, happy life full of love and laughter.

Ben immigrated with his parents to the United States at the age of 10, and moved to Salt Lake City, UT. The family moved to Idaho Falls, ID when he was 11 years old. While there, Ben helped his father with his bricklaying business. The family moved back to Salt Lake City one year later, where he continued to help with bricklaying. As a teenager, his family moved to California where his father became too ill to work. Due to his father’s illness, Ben was pulled out of school to help support his parents and siblings by working as a delivery driver. He was able to obtain his high school diploma while living in CA.

Ben started his driving career as a city bus driver and then as a tour bus driver, driving cross country to Church Historical sights. He then became a long haul semi-truck driver, driving for over 40 years. Ben “never worked a day in his life,” because he enjoyed his job and viewed it as a vacation every day.

Ben also served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway for 3 years. He was married to his beautiful wife, Inger Johansson, for 51 years. He was a perfect example of a good husband and father.

Ben and Inger retired to Arizona in 2006, where they enjoyed their last 13 years together. Ben is survived by his wife, Inger; children, Jill (Jason), Aaron, Jared (Rachel), Julie (Sam), Holly, and Zane; and 14 grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 22, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 1280 West Del Rio Street, Chandler, Arizona 85224, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service, at 10:00am. For more information, please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Jeffrey Joseph Garney, born January 29, 1976 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, passed away March 14, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona.  Jeff is survived by his Daughter: Jeylin Elena; Wife: Silvia; Parents: Don & Joanna Garney; Sisters: Mary (Jay) Massow and Amanda (Chad) Horvath; Nephews: Mason Massow, Lucas Horvath, Nathan Horvath; Nieces: Mallory Massow, Meg Massow, Alexis Horvath, Peyton Horvath, Gwendolyn Horvath; Uncles: Ron Matula and David Stark; Aunt Carol Matula and in-laws, The Camacho Cruz Family, San Jose Costa Rica and many, many, dear Friends.

Jeff is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He held numerous callings throughout his life.  Jeff was an Eagle Scout and served an honorable mission in Costa Rica.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University.  He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University.  He was granted an Army Scholarship to attend Medical School to achieve his dream of becoming a Doctor.  His greatest achievement was becoming a Father to Jeylin.  He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Viewing: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, March 22, 2019 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213

Viewing: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2835 E. Des Moines Street, Mesa, Arizona 85213

Graveside: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85257

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Schreiber IV passed away at age 69 in his home surrounded by his girls on Thursday, March 7.

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, the son of June (Bartelt) and Anthony Joseph Schreiber III on March 15, 1949. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Judy Mae (Coston) Schreiber, daughters Destany (Jeff), Autumn, Tami (Justin) and Breanna (Ryan), grandchildren Aunali, Anthony, Greyson, Jolene, Griffin Lucas, Raife and Korben, siblings Rich and Kathy, and stepbrothers Ron (Kim) and Wes. Tony joined his daughter Tara and son Anthony Joseph Schreiber V, his brother Tim (Mary), stepsister Michele, and his parents and grandparents.

Tony’s life was an epic novel, rich with distinct chapters. A loving father and husband, Tony was always ready to listen and give comfort. People gravitated to him and held him in high regard. August 30, 1967, Tony joined the army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a proud veteran and never left home without his Vietnam Veteran hat in his later years. Tony moved to Arizona in 1977. Originally intended as a vacation to visit his family, it resulted in a 42-year Arizona residency and journey. On October 8, 1988, he married the love of his life and celebrated 30 years of marriage. He was an incredibly hard worker, but made time for family and fun. He enjoyed camping, cooking, football games, motorcycles, pool time, riding and caring for horses, sci-fi, target shooting, weekend gatherings and Sunday morning breakfasts.

Services are Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 4:00 PM. Please arrive no later than 3:45 PM, as military honors start promptly at 4:00 PM.

University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213 (University Drive, just west of Val Vista on the south side).

A celebration of life will be held immediately following the service at The Chateau, 7000 East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85207 (Main Street, east of Power on the north side).

Robert Gregory Harvey passed peacefully from his earthly life on March 12, 2019 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Priddy Harvey. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Harvey; his loving wife of 39 years, Colleen; five children, Sarah, Joshua, Kathleen (Jim), Eric (Gloria), and Thomas (Jessica); and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 29419 North Desert Willow Boulevard, Queen Creek, Arizona 85143.