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Louise Simmons Coleman passed away peacefully at her home of 57 years on March 13, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1921 but lived in many different locations in the Southwest as her family moved where work was available. She married Leland Coleman in 1938 and they lived in Springerville and other locales until Leland returned from WWII. They moved to Tempe in 1949 and to Mesa in 1958.

Mom was the consummate housewife and mother, always up before everyone else making sure the kids had a hot breakfast before school. Cold cereal was a rare treat. Mom loved to sew, arrange picture albums and was an accomplished painter. Members of the family are all fortunate to have many of her oil paintings. She and Leland served an LDS mission to Alaska and visited there many times.

Mom was preceded in death by Leland Coleman, her husband of 62 years, her first child George, who died in infancy, her brother Malcolm Simmons and her sister Millie Martin. She is survived by 6 children – Donald, Garey, Lynette, Rodney, Leland Scott and Lisa as well as 27 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. Mom had a wonderful sense of humor, a true Southern belle who could talk to anyone about anything and leave them feeling better for it. Her kindness, example and devotion to family will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, on Friday, March 27 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be at the LDS Chapel, 1345 E. University, Mesa, on Saturday, March 28 at 11 AM, with a family visitation at 9:30 AM. Interment will be at the Eager Cemetery, Eager, AZ on Monday, March 30 at 10 AM.

Robert Earl Goldman, 48, passed away peacefully on his own accord and without pain on Monday, March 16^th, 2015 at 3:06 p.m. Arizona Time while in the generous care of the ICU medical staff at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona.  Robert waged a nearly 3 year battle with medullary thyroid cancer, and fought an impressive battle against an original expectancy of only 6 months.

Robert was born on April 14^th, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from North East High School, North East, Maryland in 1984.  He enjoyed residence in Baltimore, Maryland for a time, moving to Newark, Delaware where he spent nearly 8 years working as the head of Materials Management at a State Hospital before moving to Mesa, Arizona in August 2010.  He spent his last years working as a Warehouse Manager for Premier Moving and Storage.

He is survived by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Goldman of Bear, Delaware; his daughter, Nicole Antonette Goldman and granddaughter Vivian Ann Izabella Blomquist of Newark, Delaware; step-daughter, Jennifer Hodgson and step-granddaughter Annabel Trinity Hodgson of Smyrna, Delaware; his sister, Dee Goldman-MacKenzie with niece Gabriella Eve MacKenzie and nephew Zachery Charles MacKenzie of Elkton, Maryland; his brother, Harry Goldman and wife Catherine with nieces Lauren Angelica Goldman and Terri Lyn Goldman, and nephew Seth Pierce Goldman of San Tan Valley, Arizona; and Robert’s extended family including dozens of Aunts and Uncles, with hundreds of 1^st and 2^nd cousins who were all touched by his presence over the years.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Dot & Earl Martin of Elkton, Maryland – and Morris and Rose Goldman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Services are to be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, March 20^th, 2015 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213.  Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects at this time.  Robert wished to be cremated and following his wishes, he will have services both here in Mesa, Arizona and in Stanton, Delaware following the cremation. In honor of his love for nature and the outdoors, his remains will be used for the planting of a tree in his honor here in Arizona.

Contributions to the family in his memory may be directed to a GoFundMe account created in his name, or by contacting the funeral home for more information.

Aleene Harring, 84, of Mesa passed away on March 15, 2015, at her home in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by her family. Aleene was born on August 27, 1930, in Prescott, AZ. Aleene and her siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters) were raised in a little house made from rock that her father built.

During the summer of 1950 Arnold Harring caught Aleene’s eye, and Aleene devised several strategies to see him often. By buying only .10 cents of gas at a time, or by occasionally deflating a tire, Aleene discovered that she could visit with Arnold more frequently at the Chevron station where he worked at the time. They quickly became sweethearts and fell in love. So when Arnold proposed, Aleene said yes, and they married in Prescott on June 7, 1952.

A few short years later they happily moved to Mesa after purchasing their first home. Aleene lived there until her passing.

They welcomed their son, Bryan, to the family, followed by their daughter, Teri. Aleene was an excellent wife and mother. She devoted herself to her children, supported and loved her husband, and nurtured close friendships that lasted her lifetime.

In addition to raising her family, Aleene served in numerous assignments in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Aleene made many quilts as wedding gifts as these girls began families of their own. She was a talented seamstress and loved to decorate for parties.

In their later years, Aleene and Arnold served as Directors of the LDS Bishop’s Storehouse where they helped those in need. After completing that assignment Aleene continued to volunteer at the Storehouse, inputting data on the computer. Aleene continued this work into her 80s.

One of Aleene’s greatest joys was being a grandmother, and her grandchildren adored her. In a recent tribute one of them wrote for all by saying, “My sweet Grandma passed away yesterday. I was so lucky to have her as my Grandma. She always came to support me in whatever I did and gave me some of my best childhood memories. I’m most grateful to her for her example and love. She will be very missed, but I am happy she is with my Grandpa again.”

Aleene was preceded in death by Arnold, her beloved husband of 53 years, her parents (Glynn and Avis Despain), and by her brother Newell. She is survived by her children Bryan (Lori) and Teri Wright (Roger); 9 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; by her sisters Glynna Reinsch and Carolyn Ridenhour, and by her brother, Larry Despain.

Visitation: March 20, 2015 from 6-8 PM @ Bunker’s Garden chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services: March 21, 2015 at 10 AM, LDS Mesa North Stake Center, 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, with visitation one hour prior to services.

Lois Jeneane (Flados) Case, 79, passed away on March 16, 2015 at Lund Home Hospice in Gilbert, AZ surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on May 15, 1935 in Britton, SD to Morgan and Alma (Sjothun) Flados. She graduated from Rutland High School on May 29, 1953.  Lois attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Fargo, ND from September 1953 to April 1954.

Lois is survived by her five children, daughter Beth (Russ) Hickman, Tempe, AZ; son Robert Case, Jr., Puyallup, WA; son Stanford (Bonnie) Case, Woodbury, MN; daughter Carolyn (Jonathan) Rummey, Lincoln, NE; son Emerson (Meiqiong) Case,  Bakersfield, CA; nine grandchildren, Kristie Case, Cole Hickman, Sarah Eslinger, Nathan Case, Kyle Hickman, Hannah Schroeder, Casey Hickman, Micah Zetocha, and Noah Zetocha; four great-grandchildren with two more expected this summer; and three sisters, Marjorie Pankow, Doris Olson, and Kathleen Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Allen Case, her parents and one sister, Betty Elphinstone.

Lois loved North Dakota, living in Forman for most of her adult life.  She was an active community volunteer for many years in Forman and Sargent County.  She spent many Wednesday’s sewing quilts with the Trinity Lutheran Church Piece Corp organization and particularly loved making baby quilts and giving them out to new parents.  She grew up in a musical family and was a passionate, talented vocalist.  The Flados family spent many hours singing together and entertaining family and friends with their musical talents.  For many years she wintered in Mesa, Arizona and for the past ten years she sang in the Sunland Springs Chapel Choir and the Village Voices Chorus.  Lois enjoyed entertaining friends and family with her Ole and Lena jokes.  Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially cherished her time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

Arizona Memorial Service will be held at Sunland Springs Village San Tan Room in Mesz, AZ on Friday March 20, 2015 at 10:30 am.  A celebration of Lois’ life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Forman, ND on Monday, March 23 at 10:30am with a reception to follow.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ and Price Funeral Chapel, Forman, ND.

Gerald Lee Hepler, 75, was escorted by his angels to heaven on Friday, March 5, 2015, Mesa, Arizona.  He was born May 26, 1939 to Lottie and Gerald Hepler, both deceased.  He was also preceded in death by brothers James and Harry.  He is survived by a sister: Nancy Johnson of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; his wife: Patricia; sons: Todd and Jerry Michael; as well as daughters-in-law, step-sons and daughters and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jerry graduated from Coldwater High in 1957, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Western University in 1961 and a Master’s degree in 1965 from Michigan State.  His teaching career began at Lakeview High School in the fall of 1961 where he taught math and was coach of all sports, especially enjoying his wrestling team.  He founded Kid Federation Wrestling in 1973.  In 1990 he started B & H Pools with his partner Gordon Buroughs.  Jerry fought a long battle after a motorcycle accident in 2003.  He never gave up standing on God’s word believing for his healing.  He will be greatly missed.

There will be a Memorial Service March 20^th at 10 am, at Faith Family Church, 11530 E. Queen Creek, Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286.  In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the church school: Life Christian Academy, P.O. Box 12449, Chandler, AZ 85248 with a note Memorial for Gerald Hepler.

Glenn Leonard Ihrke, 85, passed away March 13, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Funeral services are Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10:00 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eldorado Ward Chapel, 2202 N. 74^th St., Scottsdale, AZ. Interment will be at the Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Hazel “Dani” R. Bartelt, 90, passed away March 15, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born March 7, 1925 in College Springs, Iowa to Roland and Ruth Danielson.

She and her husband Alvin Rovero ran several business concerns in Seeley Lake, MT until their retirement in 1970 to their home on Flathead Lake.  After Alvin’s passing, Dani married NB “Slim” Coppedge of Polson, MT and the couple spent time in Arizona and Montana.  In 1997 Dani married Ralph A. Bartelt of Arizona.  The couple gardened, danced, traveled and socialized with many friends in Arizona and Montana until Ralph’s death in 2013.

Dani’s interests included participation in Flathead Lake Chapter of Good Sams and Dogs for the Deaf, the chapter’s special project.  She spent many hours fundraising for the program.  An avid dancer, Dani enjoyed ballroom, square, round dancing and she even spent time teaching line-dancing.  Gardening, healthy cooking, birdwatching, boating and family were other pursuits.

Survivors are son: Robert A Woodhouse, Kalispell, MT; daughter: Judie Woodhouse, Polson, MT; step-son Loren Bartelt, Apache Junction, AZ; step-son Jan Bartelt (Janet) of Minnesota; step-daughter: Laurel Blair (Jim) of Texas; and step-son Bryan Bartelt (Carol) of Wisconsin and several friends in Montana and Arizona.

No services are planned per Dani’s wishes.  Cremation has taken place.  Donations may be made to “Doves” Polson’s Battered Women’s Shelter; Dogs for the Deaf, Polson Dollars for Scholars or any of the donor’s choosing.

Donald Max Campbell age 81, of Mesa passed away March 12, 2015 with his family by his side. Donald was born on June 20, 1933 in Lansing, Michigan. His family moved to Southern California in the 1950’s and this is where he married Beverly Jean McDonough and together they raised 3 children. Beverly preceded him in death in 2013 after almost 58 years of marriage. The family moved to Mesa, AZ in 1975 where Donald worked for Winchell’s Donuts and upon the opening of Fiesta Mall opened his first shop of many called The Doughnut Peddler.

He is survived by his 3 children Donna, Diane (Bill) and Brett (Renae). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren Brice, Christopher, Nicholas, Terran (Kristen), Brookelyn  (Tyler), Madison, Brayden, and Jordyn as well as 1 great-granddaughter Rowan. He also has 3 surviving sisters Terry, Juanita and Cathy. His 4 brothers including a twin brother preceded him in death. He lived his life to the fullest and was always proud to say “never had a bad day”. He touched many lives with his positive attitude and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed!

If you wish to send flowers please send them to Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85213 or if you wish to make a donation to the American Heart Association, you may do so at www.heart.org. Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11 AM, preceded by a viewing at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 825 S. 32nd St, Mesa, AZ.

Henrietta Gazzano, 94, passed away on March 13, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born on December 11, 1920 in Garfield, NJ to parents Peter and Catherine Lehner and grew up with her 5 brothers and 1 surviving sister, Catherine Szilasi.  She made many lifelong friends on Wessington Avenue and met her husband to be Frank G. Gazzano.  Married for 51 years “Hank and Frank” raised their children Kathleen, Michael (deceased), John, and Frank, and spoiled their 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  Frank and Henrietta moved to Lake Stockholm, NJ in 1957 where they resided until 2001 before relocating to Arizona.  Henrietta worked at Curtis Wright Aircraft in Paterson, NJ to support the war effort and had a long career with State Farm Insurance.  Always active, Henrietta enjoyed reading, hiking, traveling, and community service.

A visitation for Henrietta will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19^th, at Bunkers Chapel, 3529 East University Drive Mesa, AZ 85213 followed by a service on Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church.  She will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona alongside her husband Frank.  In lieu of flowers Henrietta would request donations be made to Christ the King HOPE Food Bank, 1551 E Dana Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204.

Gale Howard Cluff, 76, passed away March 11, 2015 in Mesa Arizona. He was born in Pima Arizona, on April 28, 1938. During his life he touched the lives and hearts of so many through his service in the LDS church in a variety of callings including Bishop and Stake President in the Covina California area; and as a teacher and school administrator in Covina, Principal of Hanford High School, and Director of Curriculum for Chapman University. He was actively serving and working through his “retirement years” up until being called back to his heavenly home. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Karen Ann Batty; his four children (Cody, Kevin, Curtis and Lori) and 10 grandchildren. His love for his family, dedication to the service of others and deep commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ will live on in the hearts and minds of those who know him.

Services will be held at the Rainbow Lake Ward, 1520 Church Lane, Lakeside Arizona, at 2pm Wednesday March 18, 2015. A short memorial service will take place on March 19, at 2pm in the Caldwell Funeral Chapel, 112 E Main Street in Safford Arizona.  Each service will be preceded by a viewing from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

Those wishing to express condolences can do so by sending to the Caldwell Funeral Chapel (http://funeralhomesaffordaz.com/ or by emailing curtiscluff@msn.com). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ

Brian William Giles was born on September 6, 1977 in Mesa, Arizona.  He passed away March 6, 2015 in Mesa. He is survived by his parents, Doug and Vonda Giles, brothers, Cory (Libby) and Brandon (Mallory), sisters Jenni Leavitt (Brent) and Christi Mullenaux (Clay), seven nieces and eight nephews.

Brian was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to Fort Worth, Texas. He was always the life of the party and everyone loved to be around him. He had the best stories to tell and had an infectious laugh that will surely be missed. It was fun just watching him and being around him. He was truly a friend to all. His favorite moments, though, were spent watching sporting events with his dad and brothers or sitting around a barbeque grill with his friends and family. Brian was an excellent cook and was always willing to share this talent with others. It was always special when Brian was in charge. The youth in his ward and stake were often the beneficiaries of these great meals. He really could barbeque like no other and always had so much fun putting on these great events. Brian found joy in the service of others. He was always such a positive influence on those around him, especially to his nieces and nephews who adored him and were with him almost every single day. He was very supportive in their activities and was so happy and proud of their accomplishments. Brian, we love you and miss you terribly. We are so grateful to know we will all be together again.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the LDS Vineyard Ward Chapel, 1054 W. 2^nd Place, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM, at the same location. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Ina “Lynn” Glidewell, born August 3, 1954, was called home on Saturday, March 7, 2015.  She is survived by her children Tyler Edward Ayres, James Merlin Glidewell, Amy Glidewell Ray, and Amber Glidewell Lawson, her parents Dewey & Ina Ray, her siblings, Dewey (Dee), Scott (Kelli), Dianne (Scott), Donald (Becky), Michelle (David), Annette (Brian), Steven (Angie), Amy (Brian), Becca (Quinn), and David (Jeremie).

Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.  Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel on 2228 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85213, with a visitation before from 9 to 9:40 a.m.

Mary Frances (Diehl) Blankenhorn was born April 17, 1919 to parents Sam and Fern Diehl at the family farm at Wapello, Iowa.  She died March 3, 2015 at Mesa, Arizona.

After graduation she married Max Leroy Blankenhorn in the Little Brown Church in Nashville, TN, and when her parents retired, she and Max farmed the 420 acre family farm in Wapello, Iowa, until they retired in 1968 to travel in their Air Stream trailer.  They eventually settled in Orangewood Shadows just as the park was being built in 1977.

Fran, as she was known, was an active member of Orangewood.  She played piano in the OW band, which played for Saturday dances once a month, played cards, made puzzles and for the last 13 years sewed quilt tops for the Crisis Quilters.

After Max’ death in 1993, Fran’s health failed and instead of going to a nursing home, daughter, Linda Pagent, came to live with her and care for her.  Fran was so happy to continue to live in Orangewood and to continue to sew.

She is survived by her three children: Linda Pagent of Mesa, AZ, Marilyn Jones of Loveland CO, and Jim Blankenhorn of Tennvalley, CA; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Burial of her cremains will be in the Wapello cemetery, beside Max.

Don Ray Salisbury, age 79, was born December 30, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT and died Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Scottsdale, AZ after battling a long illness. He married his high school sweetheart Joan Young in 1954. He is survived by his children: Don R. Salisbury, Tracee Vander Linden, Suzanne Allen and Lynette Ellsworth. Their son Kevin Salisbury died in 1989. He has 10 grandchildren and at last count 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., preceded by visitation at 9:30 a.m., at the Larkspur Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9565 E. Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85230. Interment will occur at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Muriel D. Keyser, 88, passed away March 1, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. There will be a visitation held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6:00 -8:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cornerstone Ward Chapel, 422 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Friday, March 6, at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM, at the Mesa Arizona North Stake Center, located at 933 East Brown Road, Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements were handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Jana Germaine Crowe, 59, passed away February 28, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cooley Ward, 1100 North Cooper Road, Gilbert, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.