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David Powell Bossler ended his life journey peacefully on November 28, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. David (Dave) began blazing his trail on September 29, 1927 in Grantsville, West Virginia, the third son of Robert and Mary (Fisher) Bossler.

David grew up in Oil City, PA where he and his two older brothers, Robert and Bert excelled in Boy Scouts, Academics and the fine art of Practical Jokes. This “trio of trouble” remained extremely close throughout adulthood and were together as recently as September to celebrate David’s 90^th birthday.

David was able to skip his last year of high school, opting to head straight to Allegheny College. He served as a member of the 82^nd Airborne for two years and upon discharge, enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and played in the woodwind section in the UT Longhorn Marching Band. While attending UT-Austin he would hitchhike back and forth between home in Pennsylvania and Austin. He graduated from UT-Austin in 1951 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering.

After graduation he found work as a rough neck in the oil fields of West Texas and Oklahoma. He worked for a short time in Bogota, Colombia. While in Columbia he purchased several emerald stones, one of which was later used for a very special purpose.

After returning from Colombia, he landed a job with Carter Oil Co. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was in Tulsa that he met his beloved wife Polly and after a short courtship, asked for her hand in marriage, using a ring he designed with an emerald from Columbia. In June 1954 Dave and Polly wed in Tulsa. The first three of their five children were born in Tulsa; Sam, Ed and Julia.

In 1960 Dave received a job offer with Imperial Oil and he move his family to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After moving to Calgary Dave and Polly had two more children: Dan and Mary. Dave’s work with Imperial Oil included advances in research and technology of enhanced oil recovery.  As hard as Dave worked, he did enjoy family vacations. Each summer Dave, Polly and the five kids would load up into the International Travelall with travel trailer in tow and boat on top they explored Western Canada and the U.S.  Dave was well known for long days and a heavy foot. There is nary a historical Point of Interest sign in the region that has not been read by Dave Bossler. It was during these summer vacations that the family learned of ; The Power of the Hoo-Doo; The Dark and Stormy Night; Rock-on-Road; Rubby-Dub, who Waskesiu, and the important life lesson; “Daddy’s know everything and Mommy’s are always right.”

Dave and Polly remained in Calgary until 1983 when Dave, after retiring from Imperial Oil, was offered a job with Sirte Oil Company in Libya where he and Polly lived until 1986. Upon returning to Canada they purchased several hundred acres in south-central British Columbia where the 1994 Bossler Reunion was held. Over the next two decades they moved around living in places of extreme beauty in Western Canada and the U.S. before settling in Yuma, Arizona.

Dave had many passionate pursuits including fly-fishing, hunting, woodworking, lapidary and FOOTBALL!  He was an avid rock-hound and enjoyed any project involving geology. Dave was always on the move and enjoyed traveling extensively. He never missed a chance to see a new place. Dave and Polly took many vacations together all around the world, visited countless countries saw many beautiful places.  Polly preceded Dave in death, on October 12, 2008.  Although travelling without Polly was not as enjoyable, Dave continued with his get up and go spirit, even embarking on a cruise from San Diego, California, through the Panama Canal and landing in Florida.

Dave is survived and missed by his children: Sam and Linda Bossler of Calgary, Alberta; Ed and Lauren Bossler of Vernon, British Columbia; Julia Trim and Ken Cebryk of Calgary, Alberta; Dan and Mary Bossler of Chandler, Arizona and Mary and Dodd Lange of Round Top, Texas. He also leaves behind; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grands (and counting).  His  brothers; Robert Bossler of Bloomfield, CT and Bert Bossler of Buffalo, NY, and one sister-in-law; Clara Simpson of Garland, Texas.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Lorana Randall Whiting passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on November 25, 2017 just a few days shy of her 90th birthday. Lorana was born December 5, 1927 in Joseph City, Arizona to Alfred Harvey and Lena Stratton Randall. Lorana had a loving family of eleven siblings, five of whom preceded her in death: Raymond (Fay), Maurine Despain (Mitt), Norman (Verna), Tempy, and Ina MacDonald (Kyle). She is survived by six of her siblings: Nelda Brinkerhoff (Grant), Fern Whiting (Jay), Doyle Randall (Jackie), Ordene Guttery (Willard), Beth Gardner (Leo), and Evelyn Solomon (Delwin). Lorana loved growing up in Northern Arizona, and graduated from Holbrook High School, where she participated in the Drum and Bugle Corps and Girls Glee Club, played basketball and baseball, was the Rodeo Queen, and was known for wearing boots to school – even with a dress.

On Christmas Day in 1947, Lorana married her high school sweetheart, Arthur Milton “Mickey” Whiting. They had 69 wonderful years together before his passing in 2016. She had captured Mickey’s heart when she won a foot race at the county fair, bravely overcoming the effects of childhood polio. Lorana and Mickey attended Arizona State University and have been life-long Sun Devils fans, through and through, with football and basketball season tickets for many, many years. They also established an ASU scholarship program for deserving students. Mickey’s work with Kaibab Industries took them from Holbrook to Fredonia, then to Flagstaff, and finally brought them to Phoenix in 1967. Their family grew to five children during that time: R. Bruce Whiting (Gail), Gordon K. Whiting (Nannette), Janis Whiting Hall (Gordon), M. Barry Whiting (Robyn) and foster son Henry Redhouse (Lisa). By her loving example, she taught her children to work hard and to enjoy every hour of life.

Lorana delighted in every opportunity to serve in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She truly exemplified her favorite scripture “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.” (1 Nephi 3:7). She enjoyed working with all ages, but her heart was always with the youth. She initiated a girl’s the camp program for the LDS Young Women in Flagstaff in 1964, and spent many years teaching life and camping skills to countless young women. From 1981-1995 she was instrumental in establishing 16 chapters of the LDS Church sorority, Lambda Delta Sigma, on college campuses in eight states and Canada. The sorority chapters helped students learn how to balance their campus lives, while gaining a love for the Savior and giving service to others. In more recent years, she loved serving other women and their families, as the President of the Relief Society, both at the Ward and Stake level.

Lorana’s greatest happiness was found with her best friend and dear companion, Mickey, and their five children, 20 grandchildren, and soon to be 51 great-grandchildren. She loved and knew each family member well, and her legacy will live on in their lives.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 7th from 6-8 PM at the LDS Church, Arcadia Ward building, 4225 N. 56 St, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 8th at 10:30 AM, preceded by a visitation from 9-10:00 AM at the LDS Church, Arcadia Ward building, 4225 N. 56 St, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker Funeral Home, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lorana’s memory to any of the LDS Philanthropies at this address:
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Our beloved Papa Ji was born to Shanti Dass and Gyan Wanti Jain on August 11^th, 1934. He was the third sibling in a family of seven. Papa Ji, along with his family, relocated to Amritsar, where he completed his studies and then joined Indian Railways. He married our mother, Kamla Jain, at the age of 23, and raised four loving children.

After over 30 years of service in India, Papa Ji relocated to the U.S., where he enjoyed his retirement with seven beautiful grandchildren.

Papa Ji loved eating good food, traveling, and bragging about his family which he was so proud of. Despite challenges with his health, he maintained a strong will and positive attitude towards life.

After a lifetime of love and blessings, Papa Ji parted ways with this world. His memories will forever be cherished.

Barbara E. Fogt Faught

Barbara E. Faught, 82, died November 17, 2017 in Mesa, AZ after a long battle with COPD.  She was born August 16, 1935 to E. Margery (Christman) and Wilbur Fogt in Anna, OH.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Karen, special companion, Lee Glander, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers.  Barbara is survived by her sons, George and Mark, both of Arizona, daughter, Linda (Rick) Koehler of Perrysburg, OH, 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.  A celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 1 to 4 at GreatStone Castle, Sidney, OH.

Esther Marie Crabtree, 95, of Mesa, Arizona Passed away on November 14, 2017.  A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa.

Elaine Branham Taylor, age 88, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on November 24, 2017. She was born in Globe, Arizona on July 25, 1929 to William Kelsie Branham and Geneva Tweddell Branham and was the 2^nd of 4 children.

The family moved to Thatcher, AZ when she was 2, and she graduated from high school there. The family then moved to Lehi, AZ so that Elaine could attend college in Tempe. She married her eternal sweetheart, Alma Reeves Taylor, Jr. on January 2, 1948 in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great- grandmother.

She is survived by her children Kathleen (Mabry) Perry, Alma III (Peggy), Nancy (Bob) Backus, Colleen (Barry) Root, Betty (Calvin) Fife, Jerald (Maggie) and Larry (Jolyn), 39 grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Udall Ward building, 15 West 1^st Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210. A visitation will precede the service from 9:00-10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Carmen Gloria, 56, passed away November 17, 2017 in Florence, Arizona.

Wake services will be Monday, November 27, 2017, from 6-10 PM, at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona. Funeral services are Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 8 AM, at St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church, 3090 North Longmore, Scottsdale, Arizona. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery.

Jose Maria Artalejo, 86, of Queen Creek Arizona; passed away on November 23, 2017.  He was born in Mexico on February 20, 1931 to Jose Maria Artalejo and Nicolasa Villa.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 27^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa.

Mesa, AZ – Margaret Udall Warnock, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at The Summit at Sunland Springs assisted living center.

She was born September 22, 1927, in Holbrook, AZ, to Don and Emily Udall. She was raised and attended school in Holbrook and later, Lafayette, LA, and El Paso, TX. She graduated from University of Arizona, and in 1949 married James F. Warnock, Jr. Together they raised five children all over the world, owing to Jim’s US Army career. As their family grew, they called many states in the continental US home. The Warnock family was fortunate to also make their home in several far-away places, including Giessen, Germany; Orleans, France; and Bangkok, Thailand. Upon Jim’s’ retirement from the Army in 1974, Margaret and Jim made their permanent home in Arizona, first in Paradise Valley and later in Phoenix, Pine Top, and Mesa.

Margaret loved Arizona’s Native American cultures. She volunteered at the Phoenix Indian School and served as a docent at the Heard Museum. She also served with the local chapter of the ARCS Foundation.

Margaret was a faithful, life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in numerous callings in Relief Society, the Young Women organization and Primary. She dearly loved children and with every addition of a grandchild or a great grandchild, her heart swelled. She was happiest when holding a baby.

Margaret is survived by her sister, Virginia Udall, and children, Ann (Scott) Johnson, Karen White, Jamie (Norene) Warnock, Mary (Bill) Grass, and Patti Johnson; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grand children. Her husband, Jim, precedes her in death (2010).

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Mountain Vista Ward Chapel, 10305 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project or Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Kathy Jane Pickles was born on Sept 8, 1949 and joined her Heavenly Father, her brother Jack, sister Joan and the rest of her Heavenly Family at the young age of 68 on November 22, 2017. She is survived by her adoring, loving husband Derrick and their children Denine, Susie, Charity, Scott, Teddy and Darren and their spouses. Also survived by her sister Joyce, nieces, nephew and all her beautiful loving grand babies. She fought her cancer long and hard with a smile and a happy attitude no matter the pain and hardships. Kathy was a strong, beautiful, hardworking, creative, fun and outgoing woman. She ALWAYS had a smile on her face and adored her family. In the summer you could always find her in the pool with the grandbabies no matter their age. She always showed us her patience and had ways to solve everything to make them better. She was selfless, generous and would give her shirt off her back for anyone. Her patience and love for others made her our hero! She often mentioned that her family is her life and she loved having family around. Her loving husband loved her so much and often says she was the best thing that happened to him. He was dedicated to her from the moment he laid eyes on her. She was loved by so many people because she was so uplifting and fun to be around. She had a beautiful life that often she said that she was very blessed. We love you mom and are so thankful for such an amazing example of true Christ like attributes for us to follow.  In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Valley. Saturday December 2 at 10am greet the family and services at 11am 2835 E Des Moines Mesa 85213.

Thomas Edison Smith, 86, passed away on November 20, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. Tom was born in Ashland, Oklahoma on October 28, 1931 to Samuel Arthur Smith and Lela May Bristow. His family moved to Delano, California in 1940.  After graduating from Delano High School in 1950, Tom enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War where he served valiantly. In one action he carried his wounded buddy to a MASH unit and started to walk away, but the doctor stopped him as he was wounded too. For this he was awarded the Purple Heart. After returning home he met and married Lorene Copple on December 1, 1955. Together they had four children, Pamala Ana Smith, Karen Sue Moses, Timothy Ross Smith, and Mark Alan Smith. They raised their children in Whittier, California where Tom worked as a lineman for Southern California Edison for 33 years. After retiring, Tom and Lorene moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1993. Nothing was more important to Tom than his family. He cared for and served them, and many others, all his life.  He is survived by his loving wife Lorene, his four children, thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two brothers, Ray Smith of California and Herbert Smith of Haskell, Oklahoma. Tom will be greatly missed. For services information please go to www.bunkercares.com. 

A Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM with Funeral Services at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa.

Jerry Legrand Jones, retired popular Mesa High teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was 78 years old. Jerry was lovingly known to his German students as “Herr Jones”, and his grandchildren as “Paco”. He is survived by his wife, Shenla Phelps Jones, 8 children – Laurie Lines (Ruskin), Julie Hallsted (Barry), Kambi Strong (Chris), Tamara LeCheminant (Christian), Brad Jones, Ryan Jones (Becca), Kristen MacLay (Ryan), Kimeree Bates (Phil), 30 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, and siblings Bryson Jones, Dennis Jones and Fayon Hunt (Darnell Jones-deceased).

Jerry was born in Kanab, Utah, on March 15, 1939, second son to Charles Legrand and Violet Heaton Jones. He was followed by 3 additional siblings. Jerry loved his childhood, spending time with many cousins, and especially spending time in the hills of Kanab with his dad who was a sheepherder. His dad taught him to be a prankster which Paco’s children and grandchildren will always remember him for, especially where water fights are involved!

Jerry will always be remembered for being one of the hardest working men that ever lived. As a teenager he worked many jobs to support himself and save for his 3-year missionary service in Frankfurt, Germany, as well as supporting himself through college at BYU where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the German language. He met his sweetheart, Shenla Phelps, a fellow student teacher, during his first-year teaching. Herr Jones became a very popular teacher at Mesa High School teaching German and some English classes for 37 years. He built a very successful tax and financial planning business to supplement his teaching income and had many of the same clients for over 30 years. Jerry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very dedicated in any calling he held. He especially loved serving as a stake missionary and Stake Mission President. Playing with his children and grandchildren was the highlight of his life, whether it be playing checkers, sports, fishing or giving them “horsey” rides.

Jerry’s life will be honored through a funeral service on Saturday, November 25th at 10 a.m. at the LDS church at 1455 N. Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ. Closed casket visitation will be at 9 a.m. at the church. Burial in Kanab, Utah the following day.

Please add memories and photos to the Jerry L. Jones Memorial Facebook Page. 

Ima Jean Overall, 90, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017. She was born May 7, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona to Edward Earl Batmon and Gertrude Suddarth.

Ima Jean was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and absolutely loved serving as an organist.

In 1957 she married Robert Eugene Overall (deceased in 2012) in the Arizona Temple. Together they had four children: Robert Jr. (Kathy) Overall, Kelly-deceased (Sharon) Overall, Nancy (Kris) Kircher, and Jeff (Denice) Overall. Her grandchildren include: Jillene (David) Guzman, Collin Overall, Nathan Overall; Ty (Sierra) Kircher, Lauren (Ted) Brimley, Zachary (Amber) Kircher; Laynee Overall, Jace Overall, Kylee Overall; and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Earline Gilleo of Mesa.

Funeral Services are Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 848 N. Westwood in Mesa.

Phyllis Helen Barnes was born March 2, 1924.  She died November 18, 2017.

She was proceeded in death by her dedicated husband James Barnes, sons Steve Barnes and Joseph Barnes and many other family members.

She had 6 children, 23 grandchild, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren who continue to miss and love her each day. She will be truly missed.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with Funeral Services at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Audrey Cecilia Mae Erber, 85, passed away November 14, 2017. Visitation is Monday, November 20 from 6:30-8 pm, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services are Tuesday, November 21 at 10 am, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel. Audrey passed away peacefully in her home.

Audrey is preceded in death by her loving soulmate and husband Heinz Herbert Erber, brother Glen Bessette, sister Delores Otto, and by her parents Delore and Dorothea Bessette. Audrey is survived by her children, Bonnie Patricia Kamps (Jeff) of Green Bay WI, and Gail Marie Brimley (Wayne) of Queen Creek, AZ. She is also survived by her grandchildren Luke Steven Erber (Marissa), Jessie Naomi Searer (Franklin), Heather Marie Kamps (Jeremy Carlson), Michael Paul Kamps (Rebecca), Jonette Lee (Ty), Cache Ivard Brimley, Abigail Wilda Brimley, and Eliza Audra Brimley, along with her great-grandchildren Alex Erber, Eli Searer, Caleb Searer, and Reed Lee.

Audrey Cecilia Mae Erber was born on June 8, 1932 in Appleton, WI to Delore and Dorothea Bessette. Audrey married Heinz Herbert Erber October 27, 1962. Audrey and Heinz lived in Appleton WI until 1984. During their time in Appleton they had two children Bonnie and Gail. She is remembered by them as a loving mother who always put family first (she always said “if you make a mistake in life, pencils have erasers.”)

Audrey was an accomplished cook and homemaker; her favorite place in the world was Disneyland/Disneyworld.  She attended Disneyland the year it opened, and visited almost yearly until her late 70s.  Some of her grandchildren’s most cherished memories with her are enjoying the rides at Disneyland and Disneyworld with their Grandma, especially the Pirates of the Caribbean (dead men tell no tales) and the Haunted Mansion (“now wait for the ghosts”).

Interment will be right after the funeral at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Audrey’s life. Condolences can be sent to www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Robert Lincoln Brown II “Bob”, 91, passed away November 14, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona.

Robert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only child to Robert Lincoln Brown I, and Irene Ritter Brown. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary J. Brown, children- Robin Young, Natalie Samora, Jennifer Flaherty, Ingrid Lieber, Tamara Nixon, Robert Brown III, Jonathan Brown, Roberta Ray, 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Robert was a WWII veteran in the Army, 1^st Calvary division. He was a devoted family man and business man. He devoted his life to missionary work preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Adobe building, 2152 E. Adobe St., Mesa, Arizona.