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Norman Lang, age 77, of Mesa Arizona, passed away on December 9, 2016 in Mesa.

Memorial Service to be held in Mesa, Arizona at Good Life RV Resort (3403 East Main Street,Mesa AZ 85213) on Sunday Dec 18th from 12:30 to 2:00 pm in the main Ballroom.

Funeral Service will be held in Streeter, North Dakota. Burial Service will follow at  the Miller cemetery, South West of Streeter in June of 2017.

Norman was born in Jamestown to Edwin & Barbara (Miller) Lang on November 28, 1939.  He grew up on the family farm Southeast of Streeter, North Dakota.  Norman enjoyed duck hunting and went to school and graduated from Streeter High School.  Norman attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  In 1961, Norman married Tabitha Diede.  He worked as a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Line for 27 years.  Prior to Greyhound, Norman and Tabitha owned and operated Rolling Wheels Roller Rink in Streeter, North Dakota.  Norman served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963.  He volunteered for the Boy Scout of America, attended LIVINGWORD Bible Church and passionately participated in numerous billiard leagues.

Norman is preceded in death by his parents Edwin Lang and Barbara Lang.

Norman is survived by the mother of his children, Tabitha Lang, son Lyle and wife Lori Lang, daughter Christina and husband Chris Johnson, sister Marlys Lang-Banks and husband Billy Banks, Brother Kenneth Lang, grandchildren Madeleine, Alex and Olivia Lang, nephews Austin Lang, and Kievin Odero, and niece Shawna Andersen, grandnephews Karter Lang and Bodee Lang.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The American Heart Association.  The family of Norman wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Mesa Emergency Responders, Dr. Beeston & the ER Staff of Banner Baywood Medical Center.

Rick Jones, born Dec 8, 1951, passed away on Dec 12, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.  He truly loved his sweetheart of 44 years, Carol; and their 4 children, 18 grandchildren, relatives, and numerous friends.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His example of Christ-like love and service will be missed by all. Visitation will be held at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Dec 15, 2016 from 6 PM to 8 PM.  Funeral Services are Friday, Dec 16, 2016 at 9:30 AM, preceded by a brief visitation at 8:30 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1550 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213. More info at www.bunkercares.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Chicanos Por La Causa at www.cplc.org.

Joy Yvonne Mehalko, 84 passed peacefully on December 10, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.  Joy led a happy life filled with family and friends.  Survived by loving husband Daniel; sister Beverly, brother William; children: Kim (son), Daniele, Shaun, Kelle; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Memorial services: Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11AM, Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa.

Adrienne Lynette Lane, age 72, passed away December 6, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1 PM, with visitation at 12 PM, at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 East Earll Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Christina “Tina” Marie Kempf, 51, of Mesa, Arizona passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2016.

Tina was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed.  She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Anna Kempf, sister Angie Brown, brother-in-law Matt Brown, nieces:  Kiley Forrest (Daniel), Brooke Kerr (Jeff), nephews:  Tyler and Jackson Brown, great nieces Navy Kate and Lola Kay Forrest, Uncle Fred Eck and Family, Aunt Jeanette Larson and Family, and former husband retired Lt Col Jeff Garland.

Tina was a graduate of Mountain View High School in 1983 and Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  She also completed her Masters in Science in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.  She recently retired from a 27 year career teaching Elementary School in Mesa, AZ.  Tina is a breast cancer survivor who was a dedicated, very well respected and loved teacher who inspired many students.

Tina was extremely kind and generous with everybody she met, especially those in need, and she cared deeply about animals and helped rescue and find homes for many dogs and cats.  Tina loved being with her family and friends, hanging out and going to lunch.  She was uplifting to everybody because of her great sense of humor.  People were drawn to Tina because of big heart and beautiful smile.  “We will all miss you and love you forever”.

Memorial Service and “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, December 16^th, 2016, 9 AM at Central Christian Church located at 933 N. Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ.  Service will be in the chapel in the New Life Center.  Bunker’s University Chapel handled arrangements.

For those wishing to donate to a charity in Tina’s name, her favorite charities were:

* Child Crisis Center – childcrisisaz.org

* Save The Family – savethefamily.org

* Friend for life – AZ friends.org

* Any no-kill animal shelter

Jackie Raye Boggess Thompson, 61, passed away on December 6, 2016 at her home in Payson, Gila County, Arizona.  Jackie was born October 22, 1955 in Blythe, California. In Oklahoma, she attended Minco & graduated Am-Po High School in1973. She forwarded her career, attending USAO.

Jackie met the love of her life, Marty Thompson, while managing Express Personnel Services. They were married March 17, 1995 in Chickasha, OK and spent over 21 years together. They later moved to Tempe, where Jackie practiced and taught permanent cosmetics, and made many memories with her husband, children and grandchildren.  Later, she and Marty retired to Payson.

Jackie loved and is survived by her husband Marty Thompson of the home; mother Ruby Boggess of Chickasha, OK; children Teshia Corr of Mesa, AZ, Chad and Carla Corr of Tempe, AZ, Jason Thompson of Richmond, KY, Marty Jr. and Marta Thompson of Hancock, MI; brother Darryl and Melanie Boggess of Chickasha, OK; sisters Glenda Boggess of Rhome, TX, Sherryl and Randy Henry of Chickasha, OK, LaFonda Mata and Mac Holt of Oklahoma City, OK, and Vicki and Craig Ferguson of Bolder City, NV; 12 grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Jackie was preceded in passing by father Buddy Boggess; grandparents Alva and Edith Sorden Boggess, and W.O. and Minnie Dorrough McDaniel; brother-in-law Ed Thompson; and nephew Shane Grissam Gardner.

Funeral services will be Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, at 1 pm MST.

If you have a fond memory of Jackie, please leave a comment here on our website. The family would like to share these memories during the celebration of the life. Also, floral arrangements may be ordered from Crismon’s Flowers on Saturday, December 10th between 9 AM and 12 PM, 480-964-4595.

Cheryl Lynn Coon, 60, passed away December 3, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.

She was born to Florence and Warren Turner Sr. in Mesa, Arizona on December 23, 1955. She is survived by her husband Mark, son Jason, daughter-in-law Jessica, son Jarrod, future daughter-in-law Meagan, mother Florence, and her two brothers Warren Jr. and David. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 5-7 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11 AM, again at Bunker’s Garden Chapel. Interment will be held at the Mesa Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

Phillip Joseph Henault, 81, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on December 5, 2106.  A Mass will be held at 8:00 AM, Friday, December 9^th at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsey Rd., Mesa, Arizona.  Graveside services will be at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, December 14^th at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix.

Carol Shaer Cook, age 82, passed away on November 25, 2016 in Highland, UT. She was born June 6, 1934 in Ogden, UT to Rodney Watkins Shaer and Elinor Anna Linford.

Carol resided most of her life between the states of Utah and Arizona. She loved the Wasatch mountains and Sonoran Desert. Her best loved occupation was being an at home mother. She had other occupations too, one of which was dispatcher for her son’s business. She was talented in drawing and loved to spend time with life-long friends. Carol served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Primary and Relief Society Presidents. Carol’s lifetime was spent in the service of others which is how she actively showed her love for them.

Carol is survived by her brother Arnold Shaer, daughter Sherry Cook, son Gerald Cook (Virginia), son Jordan Cook (Tacie), daughter Julie Cook, daughter Dustie Shrum (Steve), twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren, and one great-grandson soon to join the others bringing the total to thirty-six. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Shirley Schaer Wayment.

A memorial open house will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 4322 South 5400 West, West Valley City, UT.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1562 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Mesa, AZ.

Laura Jean Rosenkrans, age 65, passed away December 2, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa South Stake Center, 2334 E. Pueblo, Mesa, Arizona.

Ernst Nelo Tietjen, 83, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.

Ernie is survived by his nine children, Cindy Richards, Judy Renfro, Colleen Bowman, Jill Schnepf, David Tietjen, Nola Stewart, Dale Tietjen, Devin Tietjen and Derek Tietjen, 123 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are December 8, 2016 at 7 PM, preceded by a visitation 6 PM, at the LDS Centennial Ward Building, 422 E. University, Mesa, Arizona 85203.

James Neal Anderson, 76, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in Chandler, Arizona. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 18, 1940 to James Henry Anderson and Maxine Wilcox.

He graduated from Lincoln High School and join the Lincoln Police Department. He moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1967 and joined the Phoenix Police Department. He retired in 1987. His next career was as a motor coach operator for Arrow Stage Lines for 18 years, then for the next 10 years he drove trollies in the city of Scottsdale for Ollie the Trollie/Dunn Transportation. He loved to drive and spend time at the Wynn Las Vegas for vacations.

James married Susan Eileen Jones on December 2, 1985 in Phoenix, AZ. They made their home in Mesa, AZ for the past 25 years. They spent many years traveling and enjoying time together. One of the most memorable trips was to see the World Trade Center in New York, NY a few days before September 11, 2001. They felt very blessed to be safe and together.

He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, great uncle, officer, over the road driver and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife Susan Anderson of Mesa, AZ, sons James L. (Shelly) Anderson, and Paul E. Anderson, many grandchildren and extended family across the country. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and son, Mark.

Memorial services for James will be held Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM  at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to James Anderson’s memorial account at www.gofundme.com. Please search under Memorials for James Anderson – Mesa, AZ

Trecie Geneva Mathews, 96, passed away November 27, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. She was born to Milton and Stella Foster in Wichita, Kansas on May 21st, 1920.

When Trecie was 19 she contracted rheumatic fever, which affected her heart. The doctor estimated her life span to be about 20 more years. However, Trecie married (Arlie) Linn Mathews on March 13, 1943 in Norfolk, VA. While he served his country in the Navy she made her home with, Grace, an older sister in Wichita, KS.

Upon Linn’s return home in 1946 Trecie began a life time of volunteer work. First, she took care of her home and husband. But, then set about working with the Chaplin at the VA hospital in Wichita. Then added other areas in the VA to work. Soon began working also with the Red Cross volunteering in many ways, one such was to transport blood to other hospitals in KS. She was awarded a commemorative pen for 5000 hours of volunteer service. Trecie worked alongside Linn getting a shooting range set up to train young shooters how to handle firearms safely.

In 1976 Linn was sent to Phoenix, AZ by Cudahy Packing Company. After settling in, Trecie set about to volunteer. That turned out to be Meals-on-Wheels. She faithfully did that until she had to retire due to her health in 2013.

Trecie was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Stella Foster and all her siblings, Gladys, Bill, Chet, Florence, Grace, Dee Earl, Ed and Virgil. She is survived by her husband, Linn Mathews, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 3rd, 2016 at Cross Point Church in Tempe, AZ, with visitation at 10 am and service at 11 am. Burial will be in the Hazelton Cemetery in Hazelton, Kansas on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

Rex Reading Webb, 42, of Chandler, died unexpectedly in his sleep early Saturday morning, Nov. 26, 2016.

Rex is the son of Raymond and Jean Webb, Chandler, born September 27, 1974 with his twin brother, Randall. He is survived by his wife, Paige, his daughters, Tatum and Sydney, and his son Landon, his twin, Randall and his sister, Stephannie Parker as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rex has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two-year mission in the Argentina Salta Mission. He graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He and Randall formed a Fire and Water Restoration company, Pinnacle Restoration, in 2000 and have been actively engaged in that business since. They have made many friends throughout the years. Rex will be missed by all who know him for his winning smile, his humor, his dedication to family, his love of travel and fun, and his compassionate actions.

A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Chandler Stake Center, 1115 E Ray Rd, Chandler. The funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 AM, with a viewing at 9 AM, at the Chandler Stake Center. Rex will be buried at Mesa Cemetery following the services. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Kenneth Wayne Watwood, age 60, passed away November 27, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona.

Kenneth was the son of Christine & Robert Watwood. Brother to James, Donnie, and Debbie. Kenneth was a proud father of 7 beautiful children, Willy, Christina, Rebecca, Donnie, James, Cindy, and Jenny. He also grandfathered 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He only had one love throughout his life, Cindy Lynn Watwood, his wife.

Kenneth was known most for his strength, both mentally and physically. He loved a good gym session where he’d out bench the young bucks.

He kept close to the Lord, telling people about the love of our father, Jesus Christ.

His family is proud of the life he lived and will never forget the values and virtues he pressed. No greater man has walked the earth and we know without a doubt in our hearts that he is in peace with Jesus

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

Mary Annette Andermann, age 44, passed away November 23, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Private services may be held at a later date.