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Melissa Robinson, 42, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on March 15, 2014 in Mesa. Funeral Services will be at 10 AM, with a visitation one hour prior; Saturday, March 22, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leonora Ward, 3344 E. McDowell Rd. in Mesa. Interment will be held at Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeside, Arizona.

Zack Ashoor passed away March 15, 2014. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. For more information, please go to http://www.zackashoor.com/. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to GiveForward at https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/rh64/in-memory-of-zack-ashoor.

Lars Peter Nielson Sr., 79, of Mesa, Arizona passed away March 18, 2014. He was born April 20, 1934 to Frihoff P & Marie C Nielson. Lars is preceded in death by his wife Elberta Brown Nielson and daughter Debra Nielson. He is survived by six children, Tana N Alldredge (Michael D Alldredge), Lars Peter Nielson Jr. (Michelle Moffat Nielson), Heidi N Gifford (Daniel Grant Gifford), Jon F Nielson (Pamela Harmon Nielson), Christopher E Nielson (Melanie Arnett Nielson), Eric R Nielson (Cindy Turner Nielson), 28 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three sisters Frieda Ross, Melba Cram & Wanda Ericson. Lars was a graduate of Mesa High School and attended BYU. He worked for 35 years in the family owned car business at Brown & Brown Chevrolet. Lars enjoyed life to it’s fullest always going to great lengths to ensure and create “family fun”. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and a loyal friend to all. Lars & Elberta were inseparable since the 1st grade and were high school sweethearts. Lars will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Viewing will be Friday March 21st from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Services will be Saturday March 22nd at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS church, 1345 E. University. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery.

Mason M. Merrill, 22, passed away March 12, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:30 AM at the LDS Vineyard Ward, 1054 West 2nd Place, Mesa, AZ 85201. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Frances Loretta Goodwin, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away March 13, 2014 in Phoenix. Wake services will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at 6 PM at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Drive, Scottsdale, AZ. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8 AM at Salt River Cemetery, 10661 E. Palm Lane, Scottsdale, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

J. Walter Shumway, 85, of Mesa, Arizona passed away at home on March 15, 2014. Walter was born in Woodruff, Arizona in 1928. He was the second of 18 born to Charles and Belle Shumway. After serving for 20 years in the Air Force, he brought his family back to Arizona, and then worked another 20 years for the US Postal Service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a tinkerer, a fixer, a handyman, a collector, and a go-to man for many people who loved and respected him. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Eva Goodman Shumway, as well as 8 siblings. He is survived by his children Lynnette Stewart, Chuck, Jeriann Keeling, Phil, Becky Hansen, and Sharon McPeek, as well as 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM, with funeral services at 11 AM, at the LDS Salt River Stake Center, 6942 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Joan Anderson, 83, of Mesa, Arizona passed away March 15, 2014 in Mesa following a lengthy illness. Joan was born May 7, 1930 in Marion, Wisconsin. She lived in Appleton, Wisconsin for many years prior to retiring in Mesa. Joan enjoyed playing bridge, the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Diamondbacks, and activities with family and friends. She is survived by her children Terry (Denise); Todd (Ginger); a grandson, Jake; and special friend Tom Wilson. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Dr. Russell O. Glauser, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2014. He was the second, and much loved, son of Alfred and Emma Glauser born on December 30, 1927 in Logan, Utah. As a young man, Russ was an outstanding student, a good athlete, and a talented singer. After graduating from high school, he entered the Navy V-5 program in Pensacola, Florida where he trained to become a pilot. In 1948 Russ married his sweetheart, Ramona Bell, in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple. In 1951 he enrolled in the School of Dentistry at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and it was during this time that he joined the U.S. Public Health Service. After a two-year internship in Flandreau, South Dakota and three years as a dentist at Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, the P.H.S. was so impressed by his work that he was authorized to specialize in orthodontics. He and his growing family moved to Rochester, New York where Russ attended the Eastman Dental Dispensary, graduating in 1962. After returning to Utah to begin his career in orthodontics, Russ published a well-received manual on serial extraction in 1967 and was awarded a Commendation Medal from the U.S. Surgeon General. In 1970, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona where Russ continued his active PHS duty at the Phoenix Indian Hospital until 1981 when he launched a successful private orthodontic practice from which he retired in 1997. He continued to be as active in retirement as he had been throughout his life, dedicating himself to his wife, his family and his church. Russ was working two days a week as a volunteer at the LDS Mesa Temple at the time of his death. He never lost his love for life, music, church and family. He was a kind, guileless man who genuinely loved other people and was deeply loved and appreciated by all who had the privilege to know him. Russell was preceded in death by his parents and his elder brother Alfred Junior Glauser. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ramona Bell Glauser, and his five children; Diane Campbell (Jim), Sandi Glauser (Sheila), Cheri Christensen (Bob), Marci Shill (Rolland) and James Russell Glauser (Cathy). His legacy includes nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. A viewing will be held Wednesday, March 19 from 6-9 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way. Funeral services are Thursday, March 20, at 10AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS chapel, 3920 E. Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ.

Katherine Lucille Muth Krupp, beloved by family and friends, was born on December 9, 1923 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away March 15, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Preceding her in death was her husband of 52 years, Edwin Sims Krupp, and their son, Edwin Krupp, Jr. A shining, creative and generous spirit, strong in her faith and a lover of life, she enjoyed singing in the church choir, reading, geneology, gardening, crafts, decorating, puzzles, classical music and movies. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her children, Cathy Rivers, Jenny Wiegand, Bill Krupp (Debra), John Krupp (Lisa), Frank Krupp (Jill), Marta Jorg (Lucian), Fred Krupp, Louisa Landers (Dann); ten grandchildren (Jonathan, Andrew Wiegand; (John) Justin, Janelle; (Frank) Katy, Cory, Anna; (Fred) Emma, Jack, Olivia. She is also survived by brothers Dan Muth, David Muth and Jim Muth, and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were her parents, William H. And Garnet Lee Muth; sisters Mary Mildred and Martha Jean Muth, Joan Karl; brothers Bill and Jack Muth.
Katherine grew up in Huntington, attended St. Mary’s College (South Bend, IN) and the Illinois Institute of Design (Chicago, IL) where she studied under teachers
Maholy-Nagy and Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller. She lived with her sister Mary Mildred while they both worked at Marshall Fields in Chicago. Katherine met Edwin on a blind date and they married on June 26, 1948 in Huntington, West Virginia, living in Chicago on E. Elm Street until moving to Northbrook, IL in 1953. Katherine and Edwin lived on Blackthorn Lane for 42 years, raising their brood of nine in a busy, creative and often chaotic household. They enjoyed suburban life and some wonderful times with dear friends and neighbors, playing bridge, hosting lobster parties and taking trips to Sims Ranch in Au Gres, Michigan. Katherine had strong faith and sang in the choir at St. Norbert church for 30 years. Neighbors recount hearing her beautiful voice wafting out through the kitchen windows. The Blackthorn house was often a refuge for kids other than her own. She made everyone feel welcome and at home. She loved learning, reading her Scientific American, decorating magazines and Bible. As an artist, she was very creative, making beauty all around her, often with skimpy resources. She recycled wrapping paper and other scrap materials before it was fashionable. She loved crafts, decorating (especially for the holidays), flowers and gardening. Mom appreciated the beauty in everyday life and people around her. She loved to laugh and didn’t really know how to hold a grudge. She was elegant and beautiful, independent and resourceful. She loved color and had a keen eye for design. Always beautifully dressed, she wore matching earrings and headbands, right up to her last days. She was well known for her distinctive hairdo, always up in a neat bun.
Mom and Dad moved to Mesa Arizona in 1995, enjoying many happy, maintenance- and snow- free years together in the Wells community. Dad planted grapefruit trees near the patio. Louisa and her husband Dann moved in with Mom after Dad passed away in 2001, giving her wonderful care, for which we are especially thankful. The Lund Family Hospice Home gave her excellent care in her last days.
Services will be held Monday, March 17, 2 pm, at the Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ. Internment will take place at the Sims Family Cemetery, Au Gres, MI. A Celebration of her life will be held in Au Gres this summer.
Thanks, Mom, for all the blessings you shared so gracefully. You set a whole new universe in motion. The world will never be the same without you. It is forever better for your having been in it. We love you, miss you and send you on your way to your next adventure with the greatest affection. With the faith you taught us, we trust you’ll be safe on your new journey.
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Donations gratefully accepted by Hospice of the Valley,
Lund Family Hospice Home, Gilbert, AZ. hov.org

Shirley Rockford (nee Beyda) 83, of Mesa, AZ; passed away March 11, 2014. She was born in Chicago on July 5, 1930. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Tony, her parents Jack and Sarina; two brothers: Joseph (the late Adele) and Samuel (the late Esther); a sister: Selma Teel; a daughter: Jacqueline (David) Lineback and a step-son Thomas. Shirley is survived by her sister: Rachel (the late Harold) Asper; two daughters: Serena (Juergen Gebhardt) and Shari (Karel) Muns; step-daughter: Sandra (Frank) Mucciante; and four grandchildren: Anthony, David, Tony, and Taylor. She was a loving aunt, cousin and friend to many. A Memorial Service will be held to honor her at a later date. Donations in Shirley’s honor can be sent to Mayfair Assisted Living, 6930 E. Granada St., Mesa, AZ 85207.

Derek James Allen, 39, of Mesa, Arizona passed away March 10, 2014 in Mesa. Visitation will be Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 9 AM, at the LDS Park Crest Ward, 3920 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will follow at 10 AM at the same location. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ.

Florine Phyllis Gutierrez, 79, passed away March 9, 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 7 AM at the Lehi Cemetery, 926 East Thomas Road, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Dolores I. “Dolly” Dumont Brouillard, 80, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2014, in Mesa, Arizona. Dolly was born on July 3, 1933 the eighth of nine children born to Samuel and Aldea Robidoux Dumont of Oxford, Massachusetts.

In 1953, Dolly married Joseph L. “Mike” Brouillard, and they began their life together in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Devout Catholics, they raised four children, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then Notre Dame Catholic Church. Dolly studied religious education and taught 2nd grade at the school. She loved children, and after moving to Arizona in 1971, she continued to teach at the elementary school in Ajo. Another move to Chandler prompted Dolly to continue teaching, work at the family 7-Eleven which used to be on the corner of Ray and Alma School Roads, and eventually work at the Cub House at Basha’s Grocery store.

Dolly had many interests. She loved her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren; enjoyed musicals, ceramics, redecorating her house, and most of all, shopping. She attended both St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Chandler. And she loved to talk – to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

After Joe passed away in 2009, she moved to Discovery Point in Mesa. She enjoyed decorating the chapel, participating in their community entertainment, and shopping trips.

Dolly is survived by her daughters Monique (Lawrence) Tomasello of Pearce, AZ; Michelle (Steve) Roseberry of Mesa, AZ; sons John (Toni) Brouillard of Chandler, AZ; and Joseph (Song) Brouillard of Coolidge, AZ; sisters Bertha Pierangeli of Webster, MA; and Mary Ramsdell of Fiskdale, MA; 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held in her honor on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, AZ. Arrangements were entrusted to Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ. (480)964-8686.

Charles Richard Schoenberg, age 83, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2014 while walking in the place he loved; his own yard and garden. Charlie was born January 22, 1931 in Hart, Michigan to the late Carl and Edna Robbins Schoenberg.
Charlie was an electrician at General Motors for 36 years, and was known to be a very skilled and a very hard worker. He also served in the Air Force during the Korean War. One of the greatest joys in his life was his beautiful wife, Barbara, as well as his children and the little ones they brought into his life. He was honest to the core, and was truly one who had no guile in him. Another of Charlie’s greatest joys was his years as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and Barbara worked together to supervise and manage all of the housing needs for more than 200 missionaries in the Tempe, Arizona mission. He loved working with the missionaries and would go out of his way to help them in any way he could. They always knew they could count on Brother Schoenberg.
Charlie was greatly loved by many and showed kindness and love to all around him. He always had a ready smile on his face, and we will miss that smile! As Dick Luebke, Jr. said, “He was a quiet hero, never looking for the spotlight, never seeking praise, just humbly serving his family and his church. This kind of man is pretty rare these days.”
Charlie is now happily reunited with his loved ones preceding him in death, including his son, Bradley Joseph Schoenberg, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Richard, his sisters Helen (George) Kuntz and Katie (Paul) Naghtin, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Dick (Connie) Luebke, Debbie (John) Gilbert, Sharon (Kelly) Judy, Greg (Donna) Luebke, Mark (Karen) Luebke, and Chris (Suzie) Luebke, as well as 32 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, with more on the way! They all dearly loved their Grandpa Charlie, and he will be greatly missed.
“His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; … enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:23
Visitation will be Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., preceded by a viewing at 9:00. Services will be at the Monterey LDS chapel, 7145 E. Monterey, Mesa, Arizona.

David Gordon Udall, “Gordon”, 85, of Mesa, Arizona died of pancreatic cancer Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at home while cared for by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie Ann Manguson. Gordon was born March 11, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David King Udall Jr. and Aurora Mariger.

He was married to the “wonder of his life” Marj on December 26, 1960 in La Jolla, California. They raised their family in Burbank, California, and moved to Arizona in 2002. He was a graduate in business from the University of Utah. He is a veteran of the Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. Gordon worked as a computer systems auditor and retired early to devote time to his children and grandchildren and to serving others. He dedicated his life to God, the Savior, his Family and his Country.

He is survived by his wife and four children, Todd, Tom, David and Julie, their spouses, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gordon is reunited with his loved ones preceding him in death, including his son, James Donald Udall, parents, and siblings, Dorothy, Lawrence, and Theodore.

Gordon was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a devout Mormon with a great love of his Savior Jesus Christ. He served in many areas within the LDS Church including the nursery, the Young Men’s organization, and as a Bishop. As a senior missionary couple, he and Marj served in the Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Mission. He also served in the Los Angeles Temple, and in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 12pm, Mesa LDS Chapel, 10305 East Southern Ave, with a viewing to be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Pierce Brothers Vahalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, California.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Missionary Fund through LDS Philanthropies at www.ldsphilanthropies.org/missionary. Donations may also be mailed to LDS Philanthropies, 15 E. South Temple, 2nd Floor East, SLC, UT, 84150

Geraldine West Peterson was born on July 20, 1916 in Lakeside, AZ. After a full and blessed life at the age of 97, she passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of March 2, 2014.
Geraldine raised 4 children who gave her 18 adoring grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her loving daughter, Deanna (Gary) McCleve, and devoted son Joe (Linda) Peterson. She has now joined her other two children, Don (Penny) Peterson and Erna (Robert) Tanner beyond the veil. Geraldine lived a life devoted to her family. Her parents were Karl B. West and Irma Hansen West. Her dear brothers and sisters were Urna, (deceased as infant), Roxie (Orr) Owens (deceased), Mildred Schurig Wiseman Packer, Karl Keith (Barbara) West (deceased), Wanda (Melvin) Palmer, and Corwin (Jonnamay) West (deceased). They grew up together in Lakeside, Arizona embraced by extended family and friends.
Geraldine fell in love with Don W. Peterson in Lakeside, and attended college in Tempe, Arizona. Her love for the gospel and desire to serve the Lord compelled her to serve a mission. Upon her return home, Don and Geraldine were married on Dec. 14, 1937, in the Mesa, Az. Temple. Their honeymoon was spent in the Adams hotel in Phoenix. Later, with four children, Geraldine told her husband, “I served a mission – now it’s your turn!” She gladly moved in with her parents in Lehi, AZ to care for her family while he served the Lord in Washington State.
Geraldine was a hard-working woman. She once explained, “Some people look at a challenge and back away, but when women in our family meet a challenge, we salivate at the opportunity to conquer that task.” Geraldine proved her philosophy as she spent many years working for Cardon Oil Company and Smith-Heywood Freight Lines as a book keeper. She also worked with her husband running dairy cows, managing the Palace Motel in Show Low, Arizona, building pool tables, managing irrigation services, owning and managing a trailer park, and with her son, Joe, built a home and duplex to rent.
Geraldine was an extremely creative person. She was talented at the piano and loved playing the pieces Rustles of Spring, Hall of the Mountain King, Prelude in C, Prelude in C Minor, among many others. She served as ward organist many times throughout her life. However, her artistic endeavors did not end with music; She was also a capable painter and accomplished seamstress. Many of her beautiful landscape scenes hung on the walls of her home and her beautiful dresses were delightfully worn by her sisters in her younger days and later, her daughters and granddaughters. She also designed and sewed all of her clothes and used the extra fabric to make beautiful quilts which she gave as treasured wedding gifts.
After her Father’s death, Geraldine cared for her Mother Irma Hansen West until she passed away December 19, 1993 at the age of 97. Until her passing, Geraldine was the oldest living member of the Hansen and West family and we miss her already. It is comforting to know that she is basking in her reunion with her beloved Don, cherished children, Erna and Donny, her dear parents, treasured little sister, Urna, her sister Roxie and brothers Karl and Corwin and other dear friends family members. And we know she is smacking her lips and the next challenge as she sets to work for her family from beyond the veil. Funeral services are Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM, preceded by a visitation at 8:30 AM at the LDS Cooley Park Ward, 3920 East Brown Road, Mesa, 85205. Interment will be at 4 PM at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeside, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.