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Born on February 7, 1932 in Adrian, Michigan, the youngest of 4 children. Passed away of natural causes, July 26, 2017 at her son’s home in West Jordan, Utah.
At the age of 10, Mom moved with her mother & step-father, Jenny Eleanor and Jack Wright, along with her brother John Harold Standish, to Arizona. First living in Sunnyslope, and a short time later moving to Tempe where she graduated from Tempe High School and then attended Arizona State University where she studied diligently with the goal to be a physician. She was an outstanding dancer throughout her high school years and received an offer to dance with the Radio City Rockettes, which she subsequently declined to go on to college and pursue her degree.
She married Laurence Kenneth Sundberg on January 25, 1952 in Tempe, AZ. Together they had 4 sons, Eric, Neil, Mark and Emory. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in January 1961 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. Laurence, her husband of nearly 20 years, passed away having battled Leukemia until October of 1971. Carol faithfully cared for Laurence, as well as her sons, throughout this illness spanning 8 years.
In December of 1975 she married Edward L. Provence and spent 37 years together until Edwards passing in 2012. They gave all they had in life to help their family and all who would accept their love. Mom loved beautiful flowers, great music, was a terrific seamstress and had a “green” thumb. Carol graduated from Arizona State University earning her Masters Degree in Educational Psychology, graduating Phi Kappa Phi with High Honors. She spent nearly 20 years as a dedicated school teacher, teaching children who were considered to be learning disabled and/or specially gifted and talented. She taught in the Kyrene and Prescott Valley School Districts in Arizona and the Alpine School District in Utah. Mom loved all children!! She, like them, had a great sense of humor. Mom was not only a good counselor but a mother to many. She inspired many individuals to become all they were created to be on this earth.
Mom, Grandma, we love you! You have left a legacy of faith for all of us to reach for and live up to. The lives you have changed and inspired are countless. As you have served all of us so well throughout your life, we have enjoyed serving you these last few years. Thank you for truly enduring all things on our behalf to the end.
Carol is survived by her 4 sons and their spouses, Eric (Marnae), Neil (Tina), Mark (Kathy), Emory (Caralee), 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday August 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Mesa Pueblo Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 2334 E. Pueblo Ave., Mesa, AZ, 85204. Visitation at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Thursday, August 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Barbara E. Schlepp – Born October 5, 1924 in Sarnia, Ontario Canada passed away August 2, 2017 at home in Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Schlepp; great granddaughter, Mikelle Biggs and grandson H. Lawayne Cockrell.
Those who remain to miss her: daughter, Cheryl Biggs (Mesa, AZ) and sons, Harvey M. Cockrell & Hilan J. Cockrell (Bakersfield, CA); 10 grandchildren: Cheri, Shannon, Darien, David, Chris, Jason, Joann, Diann, Mitchell, Stewart; 29 great-great grandchildren and 20 great-great-great grandchildren.
She served as Activities Director at Roadrunner Lake Resort in Scottsdale where she resided for many years; in fact she was preparing food for 100 people the night before she went into the hospital with a broken hip on June 26, 2017. She loved to dance; enjoyed golfing, spending quality time with her large family and various activities with her numerous friends, who all remember her for her beautiful smile.
There will be an open-casket visitation at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 11, 2017 followed by services at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 825 S. 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85204
Bunker’s University Chapel, located at 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ will handle arrangements & flowers may be sent to their address. (www.bunkercares.com)
Wally Sabin, 91 of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2017, at his home. He was born October 6, 1925, in Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by Ora Amanda, his wife of 72 years, sister Geraldine Bowden, sons Eugene Sabin and Roger Sabin, daughters Donna Stauffer and Julie Jarvis. His sons Rex and Edwin preceded him in death. Wally has 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon discharge, he was an Electronic Technician’s Mate Second Class. He attended Utah State Agricultural College, earning his Bachelor of Science in radio and electronics. Wally worked for Motorola, Inc. for 38 years, retiring in 1988. Wally and Ora served an LDS mission in Davenport, Iowa, in the Family History Center 1993-1994. They served in the Mesa Arizona Temple for many years. Wally enjoyed square dancing with Ora and was a proficient Caller. During his retirement, Wally and Ora traveled throughout the United States.
Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10 am, preceded by a visitation at 9 am, at the LDS Cornerstone Ward, 422 E University Dr. Mesa, AZ.
Ann Braden, 85, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on August 4, 2017. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 17, 1931 to Harry and Margaret (Rosher) Muller.
Kay F. Kopp (Metz) passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 1, 2017 being comforted by her family members. Born in St. George West Virginia on March 18, 1939 and a graduate of Parsons High School, Kay enjoyed a full life filled with the joy of having friends and family in her home frequently. Kay is survived by her Husband Harold P., Daughters Theresa Pfaff and Denise Coakley (Daniel), Sarah LaPorte (Mark), Rosemary Callow (Todd) and Sons Ross Pfaff Jr. (Teresa), Ronald Pfaff Sr. (Tammy), William Jordan Pfaff as well as 14 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday August 5, 2017 from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr, Mesa AZ 85213.
In lieu of flowers donations to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project are suggested.
Arthella Dees Berg, 90, passed away on July 30, 2017, while in Hospice of the Valley, in Tempe, Arizona. She joins her beloved husband, Anton R. Berg, her parents, R. Preston and Z. Adell (Harper) Dees, her brothers, P. Varis Dees, V. Naris Dees, Darwin H. Dees and sisters Naydell (Dees) Ball and Joanna R. (Dees) Leavitt in death. She leaves behind her children: daughter, Toni Robie (John), son, Russell Berg (Melody) and son, Leslie Rice (Louise); her grandchildren: Shesten (Robie) Melder (Devin), J. Rett Robie (Heather), Brent Berg (Desiree), Ian Berg (Melanie), Koreen (Berg) Riveras (Ryan), Tyler Berg (Elizabeth), Ilene (Rice) Fisher (Neal), Duane Rice, Natalie (Rice) Aldrete (Mike Boleda), Darwin Rice (Heather), Nicole (Rice) Swain (Steve), and Edsil Rice (Kristina); 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her dearest sister, Ludene Dees Carling (Chad) and many dear nieces and nephews and their families and her constant companion, Monster, a 13 year old miniature pinscher. Arthella’s main focus and greatest joy in her life was her family. Her love for them was beyond measure.
She was an active member of the Lazona Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings throughout the years in all the auxiliaries of the Church. Her favorite calling was serving a mission as a Temple Worker and Supervisor in the Mesa, Arizona Temple with her husband. She especially enjoyed the visiting teaching and home teaching programs. She had a very strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and of the restoration of His Church in these latter-days.
She was president of the P.T.O. for many years and always a home room mother while her children were in elementary school. She was the secretary of the Dairy Springs Water Association for 20 years in Mormon Lake, Arizona.
She was proud of being a second generation Arizonan born in Safford, Arizona and raised in Mesa. She lived in Phoenix, Gilbert, and in Mormon Lake (Dairy Springs).
She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, writing poetry, oil painting, tole painting and going out to eat and visiting with friends and family. She was a track star while in school and loved dancing, swimming and walking. She loved camping and fishing in northern Arizona, especially Oak Creek, Ashurst Lake and Lake Mary. She enjoyed watching sports and was a big fan of the Phoenix Suns and especially the Arizona Diamondbacks. She loved to laugh and her laugh was infectious. She loved life and served many people during her 90 years. She was completely independent and was actively serving others until 1 month before she passed away. She had many friends of all ages. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Audrey Elaine Carrillo, age 56, passed away July 26, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona.
Wake services will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM at 98 W. Walker Road, Chandler, Arizona. Graveside services and interment will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 6:30 AM at the Snaketown Cemetery, Goodyear Village, Arizona.
Richard Wayne Blake was born in Delta, Utah, on July 22, 1948. The first of seven children, he grew up in Brigham City, Utah and graduated from Utah State University after serving a mission to Guatemala for the LDS Church. Moving his family to Mesa, Arizona, he began his professional career as a Certified Public Accountant and served as a community volunteer.
An outstanding leader in Boy Scouts of America, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was presented the Silver Beaver award for his service to Scouting for over 40 years. His skill as a wood carver began while in Scouts carving neckerchief slides.
Surviving him are his children Amy Bunker (Mathew), Mesa AZ; Ryan D. Blake (Becky), St. Joseph MO, Rebecca Haymore (Jeff), Powder Springs, GA; Scott Blake (Cheryse), Mesa AZ; Steven Blake (Aida), Stansbury Park, UT; 23 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Thunder Mountain Ward Building, 7752 E. McDowell Road, Mesa, Arizona at 4:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm. Richard will be buried in the Brigham City Cemetery August 11, 2017.
Jo Ann Sessler, age 87, passed away July 28, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona.
Funeral services and interment will take place in Hugoton, Kansas. Services in Kansas are being handled by the Pauls-Robson Funeral Home.
Melba Woolf Smith, 89, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2017 at home in Queen Creek, Arizona.
She is survived by her 10 children: Meletta, Preston, Maureen, Marie, Brad, Sarah, Mariann, Michelle, Perry, Albert Jr., 37 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Melba started taking music lessons at an early age, which enabled her to become a selected pianist for functions at school and church. She received a bachelors degree in piano, organ and business. She is an ardent worker enjoying every minute of her work. She loved her time serving and working in the Mesa Temple for 20+ years.
Melba will readily tell you that the love of her life is the Lord, her family and serving others! She is a joy to meet as she expresses her love of life in her concern for others. Family and friends who have Melba Woolf Smith in their life are indeed fortunate!
A visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2017, from 6-8 PM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 W. First Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the same location. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
Arthella Dees Berg, age 90, passed away July 30, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2017, from 6:30-8:30 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation from 8:30-9:30 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1500 E. 6th Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
Francisco “Chico” Corona, was born October 8, 1956 and passed away July 26, 2017.
He was a loving husband to Theda, father to Efrain “Rico”and Papa to Clarissa Hiosik & Mila Rae. There will be a Rosary on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 6:00 PM, 10512 E. Montecito Ave., Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7:00 AM, at the St. Francis Assisi Church, Scottsdale, Arizona. Final resting place will be the Salt River Cemetery.
Patrick Timothy Callahan passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017, at his home in Queen Creek, Arizona. Family Visitation will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 9:00-10:00 am. Funeral services will immediately follow at 10:00 am. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Patrick was born on August 25, 1970 to Arthur Francis Callahan and Bobbette Mary Clift in Royal Oak Michigan. Patrick married Kari Jo Callahan on March 6, 1998, and they were blessed with two children. Patrick earned his degree in Information Systems and worked as a project manager for Dignity Healthcare. He took great pride in his work in the healthcare system. However, his greatest pride was his family. He found happiness in his children, spending time outdoors, and hunting.
Patrick fought a valiant fight with cancer. He was a strong and loving man, who will be missed tremendously. His will to fight and endure was strong. His sarcastic sense of humor made him so fun to be around. He always made it known that he adored his family and family was his top priority. Words cannot describe how much he is loved and will be missed.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Kari Jo Callahan; His children, Spencer Brandon Callahan and Kassidy Jo Callahan; His father and step-mother, Arthur Francis and Sally Callahan; His mother, Mary Bobbettte Clift; His brother, Sean Michael Callahan; His sister, Colleen Love.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to our amazing medical team, who provided exceptional care and emotional support throughout the past year. Also, thank you to our wonderful friends and family who offered never-ending love and support.
Until we meet again, we love you so much , Patrick.
George (Dick) Richard Ridgway, Jr. was born in Safford, Arizona on December 31, 1933, to George and Velma T Ridgway, and brother of Bryant Ridgway. Dick attended school at Wilcox, Safford, and received a football scholarship to the University of Arizona. He enjoyed playing sports and playing the trumpet in band and marching band. While attending Safford High School (the Bulldogs) he would perform with the marching band during the halftime show, as well his running back position on the football team. He was All State in Track & Field as well as football. At age nineteen he married his long-time love Audrey Alexander and have been married 64 years. She was his strength in his business affairs. This includes starting the Ford dealership in Wilcox, opening a State Farm office in Yuma and them switching over to Farmers Insurance in Tucson where he later turned the agency over to his wife Audrey due to his disability. He and Audrey also prepared tax returns for Skousen Tax Services. He went on to open the first LDS bookstore in Tucson that shared office space in his Insurance office on Country Club Rd. He was very honored serving as missionary leader for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They were blessed with three children Cathy, David (Barbara, wife) and Terry (Jolene, wife) Ridgway and nine grandchildren. (Ryan, Tyler, Austin, Joshua, Sydney, Samuel, Sophia, Jacob and Benton).
He enjoyed playing Golf and Football as well as hunting with his family and friends. He was a good example to his family and those around him. He will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, July 31st at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa with graveside services to follow at 1:00 PM at Binghampton Cemetery, 4001 N. Alvernon Way in Tucson.
Orva Jeanne Cluff passed away on July 21, 2017 at the age of 89.
Orva Jeanne was born December 22, 1927 to Alfred and Orva Freestone in Fredonia, Arizona. She was the oldest of three children. Preceding her in death is her husband, William Harold Cluff, her parents and her sister, Charlotte Lohne. She grew up in Mesa, graduating from Mesa High School and married Harold after his return from service in the U.S. Army, stationed in Europe during World War II.
She is survived by her children: Phillip (Kathy) Cluff, Paul (Sue) Cluff, Mary Jeanne Cluff, David (Martha) Cluff, Dan (Rebecca) Cluff, Thomas (Patricia) Cluff, Jonathan (Audrea) Cluff, and 41 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren with 3 more great grandchildren coming soon, and also 1 great, great grandchild due later this month. She is also survived by her dear brother Clarence Freestone.
Funeral service is Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 am at the LDS Church, 1911 N. 24th Street in Mesa. There is visitation 1 hour before the service. Also, Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm is visitation at the Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa. Interment is at the Mesa City Cemetery after the Funeral service.
Cecil Henrie Pomeroy passed away on July 23, 2017 at the age of 93.
Cecil was born December 11, 1923 on her grandfather’s ranch in Panguitch, Utah. She was the youngest of six children born to Agatha Manetta Prince and James Arthur Henrie. She grew up in Provo, Utah but moved to Mesa during her senior year in high school and attended Mesa High. There she met the love of her life, Wayne C. Pomeroy. During World War II she joined the US Navy as a Wave and was stationed in San Francisco. She married Wayne Pomeroy on December 21, 1944 at Williams Air Force Base. They were sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple on March 24, 1993.
Cecil is survived by her husband of 72 years, and her 4 daughters, Cassandra, Wendy Hildebrand (Phil), Michel Fluhr (Chris) and Lisa Bargery (Brett), 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 older sisters, Hilma Honeyman of Provo, Utah and Valda Johnson of Plymouth, Utah. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Clint Fluhr and her son-in-law, Harvey C. Wood.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11 AM, with a viewing that morning at 10 AM, at the Mesa 5th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1718 N. Date St, Mesa, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley in memory of Cecil Pomeroy, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, or The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Foundation, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
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