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Patricia Ann Ziebell passed into Glory on Sunday March 4^th 2018. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband Ron Ziebell and her parents, Charles and Eileen Wright. She is survived by her sister, Charlene Evans, children, Ronnie, Jeff (Jeanne), and Marti Brolliar, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Pat was born in Alton, Illinois in 1941.  Her family moved to Arizona during her elementary school years. She went on to graduate from Phoenix Union High School in 1959, the same year she married Ron. She was still close to her high school friends and attended many class reunions with them.

Pat loved many things. First and foremost Pat loved Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord. She served Him whole heartedly throughout her life by serving in many ministries at the churches she attended.

Next to the Lord, Pat’s family was most important to her. She loved attending any of the kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nieces and nephews’ activities. She loved family gatherings. Whether it was at her house or elsewhere she loved to be with her family. She also loved being with friends, whether it was going to dinner, attending weekly bible studies, or even traveling with them.  

Pat loved to knit, sew, and quilt. It seemed like she was always making something for someone.  To sum up her life in a single phrase would be, “A life of service to others”. Thank you, Pat, for your Godly example. You will be truly missed. We can’t wait to see you again one day. We Love you!!

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 13th at Church of the Master 6659 E. University Dr. in Mesa, 85205.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Pat’s name to either Church of the Master Deacons fund or Grace Covenant Church Building Fund.

Mary Lee Nelson McCook, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband by her side on March 6, 2018. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on February 26, 1943, the only child of Jack and LaVera Nelson. At age eight, she was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained faithful in her testimony throughout her life. Since childhood, Mary endured health issues yet never complained and was known for her cheerful countenance and positive attitude.

On April 18, 1963, she married Wallace Martin McCook, in the Los Angeles Temple. They made their home in Tempe, AZ and raised a family of six children. She developed amazing homemaking skills, including cooking, sewing, and teaching her children. They will remember her as being an excellent listener who was accepting of everyone, a Mom who made life fun! Mary had many opportunities to serve in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society, and always lovingly served. In September 1998, she served an 18-month mission with her husband in the Family History Mission, Ancestral File Department, 6th Foor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband and children: John (Heather) McCook, Kathy (Bill) Lloyd, Jim (Cindy) McCook, Laura (Evan) Allred, Jackie (Mark) Latta, Carrie (Jason) Bennett; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2549 N 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ. The family will begin receiving friends at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral at 11:00 am. Interment at Mesa City Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the people of Reflections Hospice for their tender support of our father in caring for our mother. We also want to thank all of the kind members of our church who have happily served our parents.  Funeral arrangements by Bunker Family Funerals.

Rob Hawkes passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, from complications of a fall and his dignified battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  Rob was born May 6th, 1948 in Ogden, UT to Keith and Barbara Hawkes.  He is survived by his wife Nancy Fagan Hawkes, three children Andy Hawkes (Theresa), Ted Hawkes (Melody), and Jake Hawkes (Jen); thirteen wonderful grandchildren, brother Don Hawkes (Dorinne), sister Debbie Overton (Timothy) and sidekick Lodi the dog.  All who knew Rob are invited to enjoy his remembrance and celebrate his life at this service held in honor of such a fine man.  In lieu of flowers, Rob’s family suggests donating to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (https://suwa.org/).

Our beloved, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and patriarch, Clarence Lamar “Lou” Gehring, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, Arizona on March 1, 2018.

He was born June 19, 1933 in Bennion, Utah son of Clarence Wilford Gehring and Fay Leone Player. Lou married his eternal sweetheart, Sonja Nichols Gehring on September 15, 1957.

Lou served the Lord in many capacities including membership in the high council, Bishop, and Bishop’s counselor, Young Men organization and as a diligent temple worker in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. One of Lou’s favorite things to do, was correspond and encourage young men and young women serving missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lou was an avid sports enthusiast, who played and coached fast pitch softball with the FMA Roadrunners, where they traveled around the country playing in many National Championships. He was an incredible statistician who could list off the stats on any professional athlete.

Lou was a hard worker who loved people and loved to serve them. Lou also served in the military for two years. He graduated from the University of Utah where he was all-conference on the U of U baseball team. He was employed in the Leasing industry for many years as well as employed by the Larry H. Miller Organization in Utah and Arizona for over 16 years.

His faith, love, service and sweet example have and will continue to sustain his family. Lou is survived by his wife, Sonja, children, LuAnn Gehring, Mesa, Arizona, Rob (Lori) Gehring, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, Mysti (Tim) Brown, Mesa, Arizona, Steve (Patti) Gehring, Sandy, Utah; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Norma Wood, Shirlee (Steve) Anderson, Janet (Wade) Oakeson, Marge (Harv) VanKatwyk all from Utah.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the LDS Mesa East Stake Canter, 2228 E. Brown Road, Mesa, Arizona at 11am with a viewing at 10am. There will be a viewing Friday evening, March 9, 2018 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona from 6-8pm. Interment at the City of Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to LDS Missionary Fund.   

Ivan Earl Murray passed away February 28, 2018, in Tempe, Arizona. Born in Tucson on March 3, 1937, Ivan spent his toddler years in the mining town of Bisbee. After the death of his father in 1940, Ivan moved with his mother and grandparents to Phoenix, where he attended Kenilworth Elementary School and West High School. After a brief stint at Phoenix College and Arizona State University, he joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve becoming a Public Information Specialist, 9618th Reserve Recovery Squadron.

Ivan lived in Prescott from 1960 to 1965 where he held a number of positions with the Prescott Courier, moving up the ladder from ad salesman to managing editor. He also served as a reserve officer with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and volunteered with the Prescott and Miller Creek Fire Departments.

While in Prescott, Ivan joined the Smoki People of Prescott in 1962 and, serving as a chief from 1981-82, was a member until the organization disbanded three decades later. He was also a member of the Arizona Press Club, becoming vice president of the northern district in the years 1963 and 1964 and president of the local Prescott Press Club in 1963.

Returning to Phoenix, Ivan worked first as business editor for the Phoenix Gazette (1965-1968) and as Public Relations Specialist for Western Electric (1968-1978) during which time he was president of the Arizona Press Club (1969) and Phoenix Press Club (1972).

Ivan returned to Prescott in 1978 where he owned and managed the Prescott Printing Company until 1992. He then worked at Prescott Newspapers as a managing editor for the Chino Valley Review until 1998 when he moved to Ehrenburg and became editor for the Quartzite Times and Palo Verde Valley Times. Before retiring, Ivan was employed as the Public Information Officer at Palo Verde College from 2000 to 2009.

Every place he lived, Ivan was active in his community, proudly serving dozens of organizations ranging from local Boy Scout troops to the Arthritis Foundation to governor-appointed committees. In this unheralded way, he left a positive, yet indelible, mark on the state he loved.

In addition to serving his community, Ivan loved to hunt, fish, and most of all, spend time with Joyce, his loving wife of almost fifty years who survives him along with sons Ian (Denise), Earl (Yuki), Vincent (Lisa), and Matthew (Shellei), daughter Cari Faust (Greg), five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

February 27, 2018

Laura Beth Roedl Blais passed away today at home surrounded by family, from complications of ALS. She was 49. She was born in Peoria IL  on June 12, 1968 to Kathy (Hayse) Roedl Morey and Marshall Roedl, of Morton, IL. She attended grade school in Morton IL. In 1980 her family moved to Mesa, Arizona

She married Michael Blais with whom she had two children, Ashley Lynn Blais and Jeffery Michael Blais.

She graduated with Honors from Pima Medical school in 1999 as a Medical Assistant. She primarily worked as a Medical Assistant and She was very proud of her work as a teacher at Lamson College.

She became disabled in 2010, due to an accident. She taught herself to walk and talk again but was never able to return to her beloved profession.  She lived with her mother and step-father until 2015, when she purchased her current home, and regained her independence aided in part by her mom and daughter Ashley.  What she enjoyed the most was spending her time with her children, and extend family, and took special pride in her grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother, Kathy Morey, step-father, Chester Morey, Daughter Ashley Blais and Bradley Gorman, Son Jeffery Blais and wife Nina Blais. Sisters Jennifer Sailer and Lisa Morey brother Naythan Morey, brother-in-law, Rob Brant, nephews Nicholas Sailer, Sullivan Brant, Jonaythan Morey. Nieces, Uriah Acuff, Vivienne Brant, Abigail Morey.  9 grandchildren, Jaenie Blais, Wyatt Lehue, Joslynn Blais, Danika and Charlie Rodgers, Hunter, Dakota, Caden, and Lillian Gorman.

She was preceded in death by her father, her maternal grandmother Marilyn(Moore)Hayse Speerly, and step grandfather Steven Speerly, and grandfather Ralph Hayse, her grandparents Benjamin and Margariette (Graves) Roedl

Hazel Eldridge, age 94, passed away February 12, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. Hazel was born July 9, 1923 in McLeod, Oklahoma. She was a World War II Marine veteran and a retired high school librarian from Superior High School, in Superior, Arizona.

She is survived by her husband Arthur, daughter Kathleen Eldridge, and son Ron Eldridge. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chantel Eldridge, Candice Eldridge, and Ron Eldridge II; her great-grandchildren, Gabriel Markman, Zack Davis, Nick Davis, Michaela Fierros, Joshua Eldridge, and Julia Eldridge; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth Ann Storm, born September 3, 1939; passed away on February 21, 2018 in Mesa Arizona.  Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.  She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Theodore; daughter Julie; grandchildren: Elizabeth Claire and Gian Carlo; sister Debbie and brother Russell.  She was preceded in death by her mother Doris; father Lyle; brother Lyle and daughter Toni Kay. 

A Funeral Service will be held at a later date.  She will be buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Des Moines Iowa.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Shriners Hospital in Elizabeth’s name. 

Ruth Louise Ensign entered her rest peacefully on the morning of February 25th, 2018 in Mesa Arizona at age 90. Ruth is survived by her 5 children, Kathleen Kesler (Mike Kesler) Karen Woody (Ris Woody), Sherrill Suarez, Kenny Lyons and Lois Kirtley (Arthur Kirtley) as well as her 95 Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Ensign, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and her parents.

Ruth was born on April 11, 1927 to Arthur and Pearl Wellman in Canton, Ohio. She graduated May 24, 1945 from Canton Township High school. She married James R Lyons on June 22, 1946 and started a family; Kathy, Karen and Sherrill. The family moved to Arizona in 1953 and completed the remainder of the family with Kenny and Lois. In February of 1958 Ruth was baptized at West Phoenix United Pentecostal Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, sunday school bus driver and shared her love for God.

Ruth and her husband of 28 years owned and operated 2 nursing facilities in South Phoenix where she was a hard working woman caring for others.

Over time Ruth moved to Chandler Arizona and became the Director of Gilbert Senior Center in Gilbert, AZ. In 1992 Ruth married her High school sweetheart Walter Ensign in Mesa, Arizona. As the years went by Ruth enjoyed her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren.  Ruth made sure everyone felt her love. 

A Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 1^st at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa; Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 2^nd at Phoenix Revival Center, 2101 W. Encanto Blvd in Phoenix.

Gina Lynn Unterriner, 54, Nov. 7, 1963 – Feb. 25, 2018.  Gina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of February 25, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her older sister, Dara Lee Garcia and stepson Matthew Unterriner.  Gina was devoted to her ministry work through Life Community Church and Celebrate Recovery.  She had a great love of life and for others, often putting her own needs last in order to care for those around her.  She will be deeply missed by her spouse, Paul Unterinner, mother – Di Hendrickson, father – Orlan Hendrickson, Sisters – Coleen Hood (hus. Phillip Hood), Cathy Bryant (hus. Willie Bryant), Brother – Jeff Hendrickson, Daughters – Barbara DeAnda and Ashley Brooks (hus. Brian Brooks), Step Daughter – Tasha Love (hus. John Love), Grandchildren – Christopher, Emily, Brooke, Rowan, Ethan, Lucas, Harrison, and Maxwell, and many beloved nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4PM – 6PM.  A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6PM in the Chapel. For more information go to www.bunkerfuneral.com.  All who knew Gina or were touched by her ministry are welcomed to attend.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Gina to the Global Missions Trips for Life Community Church.  Donations can be made through the church’s website at http://www.lifecommunityaz.com/

Jo Ann was born March 4, 1925 to Charles and Katherine Roberts, in Brooklyn, New York.

As a child, Jodie lived in several states, including homes in New York, Illinois, Washington and California. As a teen, she moved with her parents and siblings to Kerrville, Texas, a move which would shape her life for many years to come. She became an avid horseback rider and had dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from Tivy High School in 1943 and attended the University of Texas. Gifted with a beautiful singing voice, she began formal lessons in operatic performance. The rigors of vocal training took their toll and she soon discovered that her dream was not meant to be.

Returning to Kerrville, she fell in love with a handsome Naval aviator in training, Stan Morris. They were married on Valentine’s Day, 1944. The couple started their life together in San Antonio, where their first son, Stanton Jr., nicknamed “Chip”, was born in 1946. Son Dean and daughter Melanie were born in 1950 and 1952, in San Antonio. In 1953, her life changed forever, when she received her first visitation from the Mormon missionaries. After several teachings, her desire for a forever family led to a strong testimony, baptism, and life-long dedication to the word of God, church service and living life guided by faith in the principles of forgiveness, love and eternal life.

Stan’s call of duty took her and the family to locations throughout the country. They found themselves in many new cities, including the very un-Navy like Olathe, Kansas. This was a very rich experience for the family, living on a working farm and making friends in the heartland of the country. After relocating to northern California, the family soon welcomed a new member, son Hamilton, in 1964. Mom blazed new trails as a 40-year-old mother, using the new “Lamaze” natural birth method. She had the very unique experience of attending her eldest son’s high school graduation, while holding a newborn in her arms! The family soon relocated to southern California, where Mom built her dream house and Stan finished his naval career.

In 1968, her next life-changing event came sadly and unexpectedly, when the family separated in divorce. She made many difficult decisions, including relocating back home to Kerrville, in order to give her young son an upbringing in a family centric community. She made an immediate impact on the local church congregation, by donating her beautiful Kimball organ to the chapel and enriching the music program with her many talents and angelic voice. She welcomed her first grandchild, Brandon, into life in 1980. After 12 years in Kerrville, she moved to Athens, Texas, working at Trinity Valley College as a dean’s assistant and dorm mother. In 1986, her next life-changing event brought her to Mesa, Arizona. After trying her hand at insurance sales, for which she admitted publicly she was a terrible “closer”, she found a new career and a second family. With five dollars to her name and at the brink of doing the unthinkable of asking family for money, she was approached in church by Jean Coates and asked if she would be an office manager for her husband Gaylon’s growing company. With a hearty YES! she became not only a valuable part of the business, but an adopted grandmother and friend to the Coates family. After 23 years and at the age of 85, she retired from the business, but remained in their hearts. She welcomed a second grandchild, Crystal, into life in 1993.

In 1995, at the age of 70, son Dean gave her a surprise birthday present for the ages. As an avid hang glider pilot and lover of all things with wings, he brought her to his favorite flying site at Torrey Pines, California and said, “we’re going flying today, Mom”. She said quizzically, “We???” It wasn’t long before they were sharing the skies together, with Mom on a tandem glider piloted by one of Dean’s trusted friends. Her final life-changing event came in 2004, when after 24 years of living solo, she and son Hamilton purchased a home together. They had many wonderful experiences, good times with family and grew closer as mother and son.

She is survived by two sons, Stanton, Jr. and Hamilton, daughter Melanie, grandson Brandon, granddaughter Crystal, sisters Roberta and Carol and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Her son Dean, pre-deceased his mother in October 2008. She will be loved and remembered for her many talents, honesty, devotion to family and love for Christ.

Carol Fish Nielsen was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 14, 1934 to Harold Reidhead Fish and Ellen Hatch Fish. She was the 7^th of 8 children. She grew up and attended school in Phoenix. As a young adult she moved to California where she met James Delyle Nielsen. They were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on September 22, 1961.  The lived in California for many years before moving to Utah. She has lived in Mesa, Arizona for the last 11 years with her sister, Erma Bodine.

She had 8 children and was a foster mother to several mentally challenged children. She was an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

She is survived by her 8 children: Colleen Stucki, Cynthia (& Bruce) Bell, Jamie Nielsen, Steven (& Sharon Capp), Janette (& Patrick Sandra), David (& Cheryl Tilt) Nielsen, Debbie Bradford, Glen (& Nathalie Nielsen); 28 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Erma Bodine & Lorraine Perry and brothers Joseph A. Fish & L. Wayne Fish.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the LDS Stewart Chapel at 613 N. Stewart in Mesa, Arizona. Viewing will be at 10 AM, followed by the service at 11 AM.

Alice C. Stivers (Bennett), of Tempe, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, February 20^th 2018 at the age of 94.

Alice was born to parents Nort and Josie Bennett on August 3^rd 1923 in Vandlia, IL. She grew up as the youngest of twelve and graduated from Vandalia High School in 1940. She graduated from University of Illinois in 1944. She married her soul mate, Ralph Stivers in 1944. During WWII while Ralph was overseas, Alice took a position as a chemist with American Can Company in Chicago.  Upon his return from WWII they returned to Clinton, IL and farmed until he was recalled for service during the Korean War. While Ralph was overseas Alice maintained the farm and raised Doug and Mark.

When Ralph returned from Korea they purchased a farm outside Waynesville, IL. Soon after they welcomed daughter Maryl. Alice and Ralph continued to farm for 9 years until 1962. They eventually held positions within the Clinton Community School District. Alice taught at Webster Elementary School for the majority of her teaching career while earning her Master’s degree in education from University of Illinois.  

Upon retiring in 1982 she and Ralph traveled extensively in their camper, ultimately settling in Arizona. Her passion for teaching and staying active carried on through retirement. She volunteered as a teacher’s aid, sat on several committees at Friendship Village.

Alice is survived by her son, Doug (Mary) Stivers Gilbert, AZ; daughter in-law Davida Stivers Clinton, IL; daughter Maryl Stivers (Jim Devine) Mesa, AZ; Grandchildren Sara (Dustin) Derby Bettendorf, IA; C.J. Stivers Warrensburg, IL; Dareth (Dan) Dobbs Arvada, CO; Kelly Stivers (Brian Murray) Chandler, AZ; Colbey Orokos (Samantha Molitor) Mesa, AZ; Four great grand daughters Shannon Derby, Whitney Stivers, Jordan Derby, Makenzie Dobbs.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph and son Mark.

A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorials can be sent to: Friendship Village Foundation 2645 East Southern Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282.

Condolences can be made to www.bunkerfuneral.com

Douglas Samuel Pickett, 86, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on February 15, 2018.  He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 21, 1932.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, with visitation at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1266 S. 32nd St. in Mesa.

He heard the angels singing, “Come Follow Me,” and with a humble and grateful heart a loving husband, father and friend returned to his Heavenly state to be with those who have gone before.   Gregory Greenwood Horne, Sr., passed away in his wife’s arms of 45 years in the early morning hours of Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home in Mesa, Arizona.  He was 68 years old.  

Greg completed his mission here on Earth with great faith, love and honor to the eternal values he held dear.  He discovered he had Parkinson’s over 10 years ago and knew he wanted to set a good example of how to treat adversity with gratitude and humor.  He did an amazing job.  He wore many different hats during his earthly journey and had integrity in all he did.  He loved all his church callings and the service he rendered, especially with the Boy Scouts and being able to share and participate in that program with his sons.  He loved how his three daughters enhanced his life with femininity and fun.   

As each of Greg’s nine children married and started families they enriched his life and gave him 34 beautiful grandchildren.  His greatest happiness and joy was in seeing how his children blossomed in this world and are imparting their thoughtfulness and kindness to their families, friends and those in need.  Greg’s favorite songs were “I Am A Child of God” and “Give Said The Little Stream.”   He hopes his posterity will remember to embrace that capacity to love and give freely of their talents to others as he did in his life.

On Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 6 to 8pm a viewing will be held at Bunker Funeral Home, University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213.   

On Friday, February 23, 2018, there will be an additional viewing from 9:30 to 10:30am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2549 North 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ  85215.  At 11am, a ceremony to celebrate Greg’s life will begin.  A graveside service will follow at Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ  85201.   

If you feel so inclined, the family would very much appreciate you signing the online guest book and leaving a memory you have of Greg.

Lot Butler Christensen passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 in his home with family by his side.

Lot was born on June 11th, 1928 in Thatcher, Arizona to Sarah Jane Butler and Victor Christensen. He grew up on a ranch in the Gila valley in Arizona as one of 13 children. As a young boy he rode horses, tended cattle, and swam in the Gila river. He graduated from Safford High School and enjoyed the many wonderful years he spent in the Gila Valley. 

After high school Lot joined the Navy and served from 1946-1948. He played basketball for the Navy and played on the All Navy team and was named to the All Pacific Team.

In 1950 he graduated from Eastern Arizona College and attended Ricks College in Idaho on a basketball scholarship.  This is where Lot met his sweetheart, Colleen Hatch.  Lot was the star of the basketball team and Colleen was the beautiful cheerleader.  They fell in love and were married in the Idaho Falls temple on August 8th, 1952.

Lot graduated from Ricks in 1952. Later he received his Masters from Utah State. His coaching career began at St. Anthony High School in Idaho, and later included St. David AZ, Washington High in Phoenix, and Mesa Community College where Lot coached until he retired. He was referred to as the “Father of MCC tennis” and the greatest men’s tennis coach in Arizona history.

Some of his distinguished honors include being named to the All-American team while playing for the Navy, and being inducted into the Hall of Fame at Ricks College, City of Mesa, and Mesa Community College. In 1972 his tennis team won the NJCAA National title and Lot was named NJCAA Coach of the Year. He was named Arizona Coach of the Year 16 times, and the ACCAC champion 18 times.

Aside from all of his athletic and coaching accolades, Lot’s greatest awards were his wife and 6 children. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served valiantly in many church positions, but none more important to him than his love for his calling as a Home Teacher. He had the ability to always make the ‘one’ feel important.

Lot was a Park Ranger and Naturalist for both Yellowstone National Park and Jacob Lake National Forest Service. Lot fulfilled his dream and purchased Jacob Lake on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and built a successful RV campground on the property. This allowed all of his children and grandchildren to catch a glimpse of what heaven will be like as they spent their summers there.

All of Lot’s retirement years were spent supporting his wife, children, and grandchildren. Lot’s testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ sustained him throughout his life and he shared his feelings often with his family and all he met. Lot recognized Heavenly Father’s hands in guiding him though out his life, and was always grateful and gracious.

Lot is survived by Pam (Robert L.) White, Kris (Pam) Christensen, Scott (Cindy) Christensen, Colette (Steve) Connolly, Victor (Trinalee) Christensen, Shane (Lisa) Christensen, 27 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3344 E. McDowell Road, Mesa, AZ 85213 on Friday, February 23, at 10 am. There will be a viewing before, at 9 am, for friends and family at the same location. His graveside service will be Saturday, February 24, at 4 pm at the Santa Clara Cemetery, Santa Clara, Utah.