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Ida B. Owen, 90, passed away October 11, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Visitation is Friday, October 17, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10 AM at the LDS Elmwood Ward, 925 N. Harris, Mesa, AZ, with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery.

Leola W. Dimond, 89, passed away October 11, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street, Midvale, Utah. Interment will be at the West Jordan City Cemetery, 8030 W. 4000 W., West Jordan, Utah. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Dalleta Jane Bell passed away after a brief illness on October 10, 2014 in Gilbert, AZ at the young age of 63. Dalleta is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Preston Bell, three children and three (children in-law) Michael (Crystal), Kenneth (Andrea), and Rebecca (Ken), as well as eight grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ellen Burrow, and a younger brother Wally.

Dalleta was born on June 9th, 1951 in Andrews, TX.  She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1969.  She then married the love of her life, Preston in 1971, and became a proud “Army Wife.”  After traveling around the United States and Europe, Dalleta and her family settled in Fort Irwin/Barstow, CA where she began her career as a DOD civilian for the U.S. Army. She retired in 2005 after 20 years of service.  After retirement, Dalleta enjoyed traveling and visiting family throughout the states.

Dalleta was accomplished at crocheting and often made works of art with her “needles and yarn.”  She was a generous individual who loved her family above all else, and who was passionate about her role as Grandma.  Her life was based on her family and she loved every second of that role.

Funeral services will be held on October 15, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ. Reverend John Cunningham will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dalleta’s life.  Condolences can be sent to Preston at montanadriver@yahoo.com.  The family would like to thank the exemplary hospital staff at Banner Gateway Hospital for their dedication and care.

William S. Wright (Billy), 45, passed away October 5, 2014 in Anthem, AZ. William was born October 5, 1969 in Mesa AZ, to father William L. Wright and mother Charlotte Chuchman. William was devoted to his family. He loved them with every fiber of his being. He loved to work hard as a grocery store director. He achieved so many accomplishments in this position. His hobbies were to play, joke around with others by being ornery, and spend time with his many animals; specifically his horses. He died young but will be forever in our hearts.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the LDS Chapel, 7145 E. Monterey (Power and Baseline) in Mesa. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery, followed by a luncheon. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ

Mark Allen Brown

Mark was born April 21, 1970 in Fresno California, and passed away October 4, 2014, in Mesa Arizona surrounded by his family.

Mark is survived by his parents, Fon and Joy Brown, wife Amy McCabe Brown, and children, Brennan – serving an LDS mission in Stockholm, Jessica and Mallory, siblings Troy, Jeff, Fon R, Marcy, Christiaan, and Matthew, and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Mark was born in Fresno California and spent the first 10 years of his life there and in the Atascadero area. He and his brother Matthew later came to live with the Brown family in Cache Valley, Utah, where they found a stable and loving home. The family moved to Mesa in 1985, where Mark graduated from Mountain View High School.  He was called as an LDS missionary to the Austria Vienna mission, and during his time there was transferred to Germany after the Berlin Wall came down.

He worked throughout his life in accounting and finance in the Healthcare Industry, most recently with the Banner Corporation. He loved to sing with his family, and found great joy in supporting them in their musical endeavors.  He held many positions of leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but his most favorite calling was Primary pianist – spending time with the children and playing the piano.  He most recently served as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. Mark made sure that in every lesson he taught he invited the participants to consider how the doctrine might be applied in their own lives. Throughout his battle with cancer he continued to teach, often reflecting on the blessings that he received, despite the struggles.  He fought a courageous battle against Ewing’s Sarcoma for two and a half years, always believing in “Faith, Not Fear.”

Visitation is Friday, October 10, 2014 from 6 – 8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Monday, October 13, 2014 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the LDS Taylor Park Ward, 825 S. 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery.

Eighty year old Harvey C. Mosley passed away Oct 7, 2014 in the company of family and loved ones. Harvey spent a lifetime in service to God, family, country, and fellow man. He was slow to anger, quick to forgive. He taught with love and lead by example. Harvey is survived by his wife, Edith, 6 children and their spouses, 9 step children and their spouses, and well over 100 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Thelma Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Oct 13, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2334 E. Pueblo Ave.  Mesa, AZ.  Viewing will begin at 9 AM, followed by the funeral at 10 AM. Burial at the Phoenix Memorial Cemetery in Cave Creek, AZ will occur Oct. 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Dorothy Evelyn McRae Keller was born on January 19, 1920 in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of Milton and Hattie Josephine Williams McRae. She passed away in Mesa on October 6, 2014. Dorothy spent her early life in Thatcher, Arizona being raised by her grandmother, Harriet Williams, as Dorothy’s mother died when Dorothy was 4 years old. She attended Gila Academy after high school graduation. She lived in California for a short time before joining the WACs during WWII. Her friend introduced her to Ralph and they corresponded for the duration of the war. They married on September 4, 1945 and moved into a small home in Phoenix. After 5 years of marriage and 3 children they moved to Ajo, Arizona. Their other 4 children were born there. After the birth of their last child they moved to San Diego, California and lived there until 1964 when they returned to Arizona. They spent many good years in Strawberry, Arizona before Ralph passed away in 1999. Dorothy moved to Mesa and spent the remainder of her life there. Dorothy’s main focus in life was her family and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was proud to be a descendant of pioneers back to Nauvoo, Illinois.

Dorothy is survived by 7 children: Marlene (Jay) Omerza, John (LaDonna) Keller, Reed (Colleen) Keller, Sheila (Larry) McCrery, Ralph (Paulette) Keller, Sarah (John) Sowers, and Donna (Ron) Riley; 19 grandchildren: Nikki (Layne) Rousseau, Marnee Omerza, Jason (Abby) Omerza, Stefani (Jarrett) Garcia, Paul (Jennifer) Omerza, James (Rachel) Omerza, Mandi (Jeremy) Buffington, Rhett (Kristi) Keller, Barry (Aimee) Keller, Holly (Jeremy) Tesimale, Alice Keller, Molly (Jessica) Keller, Kristie McCrery, Tina (Ladd) Wilhelm, Sharon (Erik) Finell, Terri (Dan) Pratt, Mike (Eden) McCrery, Justin Keller, Sean (Leslie) Keller; and 46 great-grandchildren: Lily Rousseau, Ian Rousseau, Adam Rousseau, Kameron Donaldson, Chris Donaldson, Ariane Omerza, Nathan Omerza, Isabel Garcia, Jarrett Garcia, Joseph Garcia, Addie Omerza, Clare Omerza, Elsie Omerza, Jill Omerza, Samuel Omerza, Thomas Omerza, Fiona Buffington, Kelyse Keller, Karly Keller, Luther Keller,  Claire Keller, C.J. Keller, Lincoln Keller, Corbin Tesimale, Cali Tesimale, Brody Tesimale, Koen Tesimale, Tyler Wilhelm, Tali Wilhelm, Eden Wilhelm, Megan Wilhelm, Grace Wilhelm, Joshua Finell, Charity Finell, Savannah Finell,  Brigham Pratt, Ammon Pratt, Sonia Pratt, Amelia Pratt, Benjamin Pratt, Evelyne Pratt, Isabelle McCrery, Sawyer McCrery, Finley McCrery, Jessica Keller, and Cody Keller.

Dorothy’s funeral is planned for Saturday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2220 North Harris, Mesa. A viewing is planned one hour prior to the services at the meetinghouse.

Gordon Lamar Chapman, 80, of Queen Creek, Arizona passed away on October 1, 2014. He was born on April 19, 1934 in Bluewater, New Mexico to WF (Chink) and Imogene Chapman. He married Rae Verdene Halls in 1956 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They were married for 58 years. He was preceded in death by his grandson Austin David Chapman in 1992. He is survived by his wife Verdene Chapman, his five sons; Doug (Karla), Steve, Vic (Heidi), Tim and David (Lana); 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a set of twins on the way.

Lamar served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England in 1954. He served as the first bishop of the Mesa 23rd Ward for six years. He loved scouting and serving in the church. Much of his career life was with his brother, Fullmer. Businesses included a dairy, a carwash, and two mobile home parks. He enjoyed traveling and outdoor recreational activities with his family and friends.  He loved his family very much. He will be missed.

Services will be Saturday, October 11th at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Visitation will be from 3:00-3:30 with a memorial service immediately following the visitation. Interment will be at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.

WILLIAM OSCAR GUYNN, JR., 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, AZ. on September 28, 2014. He was born in 1918 to Pearl Ione Chrisman and William Oscar Guynn in Webb City, Missouri, one of eight children. Bill was married to Fay Cheney of Boise, Idaho for 68 years and was a member of the LDS church. He enjoyed traveling to 48 states with Fay during their retirement. Bill was of a member of an awarded U.S. Army Signal Core Installation and served during WW II, including a year-long station in China. Bill worked and enjoyed a long career with Western Electric. Bill is survived by four children:  Carol Ann, Susan, Bruce and Kim, and their children and grandchildren. Services will be held at the Meadowgreen Ward chapel, 851 S. 32nd St. in Mesa, on October 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM. Arrangements are by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Beverly Christen Patanella, 84, passed away July 30, 2014 in Apache Junction, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Chapel Apache Junction, 2229 W. Broadway Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ, 85120. The service will be followed by a reception at the same location. Cheerful attire preferred.

The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to Hope Women’s Center, PO Box 3447, Apache Junction, AZ, 85117 or online at: www.hopewomenscenter.org

Helen F. Bates, 95, passed away peacefully September 26, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. She led a full life, always active in her church and enjoying music, quilting, crocheting, and camping. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lt. Col. Paul J. Bates, USAF Ret., her son Paul J. Bates, Jr., and her grandson, Paul J. Bates III. She is survived by her children Richard W. Bates, Laurence A. Bates, Kathryn Bates, Barbara Bates Shumway, and Diane Bates, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services are Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10 AM at the LDS Church, Harmony Ward building, 940 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. Our thanks to Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85213 for all the arrangements.

Alice Lucille Penrod, 89, passed away on September 29, 2014. Alice, a long-time music teacher in Mesa, is survived by her three children: Wayne Penrod, Devera Ison, and Jerry Penrod.  She had 17 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren.  The family will hold a private memorial service for her.

Marvell Webb Taylor, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Marvell was born on January 3, 1930 in Winslow, AZ to Wayne and Charlotte Webb.

The oldest of 5 children, Marvell grew up in Snowflake and on the Hopi Indian Reservation, where her father worked for the government. She graduated from Mesa High School in 1947. Marvell met Gene Taylor at Arizona State College right after he returned from WWII. They were married in the Mesa Temple on December 22, 1948. Last December they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Marvell enjoyed being a homemaker and caring for their 8 children while she supported Gene as he built their family business. She loved serving in the church in many capacities including Stake Primary Board, Ward Relief Society President, Boy Scouts and Stake Young Women’s President where she organized a girls’ camp at their Taylor Ranch in Pinedale, AZ, which has continued for over 30 years. Marvell was also a Temple worker at the Mesa Temple for 10 years. Gene and Marvell served three missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was known for her kind smile, and loving service to others.

She loved being involved in the AZ Mother’s Association and was named Arizona Mother of the Year in 1995. Marvell spent many years mentoring young mothers that looked to her for guidance.

Marvell is survived by her husband Gene and their children: Sharon (Farrel) Holyoak, Wilford (Sharla) Taylor, Ken (Lori) Taylor, DeeAnn Manganaro, Brenda (Steve) Penrod, Patty (Doug) Steiner, MaryLou (Scott) Clifford and Tom (Tammy) Taylor, along with 36 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren with 4 more on the way. She is also survived by her brothers LeeWayne and Dee Webb and sisters, Irene Jarvis and LaNay Magoffin. She is preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Charlotte Webb.

Visitation is Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 am at the Kimball Stake Center, 1266 S. 32nd St., Mesa, AZ, preceded by a visitation from 9 to 9:45 am.

Joseph Palmer Foy

Born April 14, 1925, in Price, Utah, Joseph Palmer Foy left this earthly life peacefully Sept. 26, 2014, in Mesa, Arizona. Joe’s 89 years were filled with work, military and church service, music, and most importantly, a tremendous love for his family and the Savior. Joe is survived by his bride of 62 years, Doris; children, Mitchell (Molly), Sheila (Adrian) Cluff, Vance, Leslie (Andy) Hindes; and his brother Norman. His legacy continues through his 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at 11 AM at Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Rd., preceded by a visitation from 9-10:45 AM. Burial will be at Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Love and gratitude goes to Hospice of Arizona for their tender care the last weeks of his life.

Wayne Aura Stone, born Jan 30, 1923, passed away peacefully on Sept 24, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to George & Essie Stone in Titusville, PA. He was preceded in death by his 9 siblings and wife of 48 years, Edith Ann (Lamey).  After graduating high school Wayne enlisted in the Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant in the 222 3^rd Censorship Detachment.  After his discharge he worked at Erie Builders Supply, Metropolitan Life Insurance and retired from the carpentry shop at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.  Wayne moved to Mesa, AZ in 1991 where he has made his home ever since.  He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Sherry & James Carter of Kennesaw GA; and son & daughter-in-law, Tom & Debbie Stone of Chandler AZ.  Also surviving are 6 grandchildren who thought the world of Pops – Brian Carter (Ive), Kelly Quattlebaum (Frank), Stephanie Cozby (Brad), Anne Sullivan (Jason), Michele Jones (Jake) and Michael Stone; 7 great grandchildren – Aleah Carter, Brittany Carter, Jonathan Wilson, Kayla Sullivan, Noah Sullivan, Sarah Sullivan & Asher Jones; plus 1 great, great granddaughter, Addison.

Wayne had a charm about him along with a quick wit which endeared him to many he would meet. His favorite meeting place was the 19^th Donut Hole in Mesa, AZ where he would be most every morning, solving the world’s problems with his fellow comrades. He enjoyed doing nice things for people but did not want to be a bother to anyone himself.  He often worked crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, reading and watching sports on TV.  He did not like to hike and was not a fussy eater.

Visitation will be at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 Centennial Way in Mesa AZ 85201 on Wednesday evening, OCT 1^st, from 6:00-8:00pm. A graveside service will be held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Road in Phoenix AZ 85204 on Thursday morning, OCT 2^nd, at 10:00am sharp, where a Color Guard ceremony will promptly take place honoring Wayne’s military service followed by a short reflection & prayer. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Arizona are suggested – 1132 S Oakland, Mesa, AZ 85206.