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Clinton Lee Chappell, 65, passed away on August 26, 2013, while surrounded by loved ones in his home in Plano, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas, on September 21, 1947 to Henry Clinton and Emily May (Wheeless) Chappell, and was the elder of two children.

His childhood began in Texas, although he moved to Huntington Beach, California as a toddler. In his youth, the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he stayed through his high school and college years.

After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Clint met his future wife, Katherine Naylor, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 30, 1971. Clint and Kathe were married on February 5, 1972 and sealed for eternity one year later in the Mesa Arizona temple.

Together, Clint and Kathe lived in Arizona, Oregon, California, Virginia, and Texas, raising their five children, Misty, Tim, Mike, Chris, and Tiffany, from coast to coast. Ever the entrepreneur and inventor, Clint pursued a diverse and successful career ranging from real estate appraisal to creating, manufacturing, and selling his own electronics accessories. A tireless worker, he put himself through college as a church janitor. Post-graduation, he worked at Arizona Water Company, and shortly entered the real estate field, joining the family business, Naylor Realty, before forming his own firms, Appraisal Priority and Sales Service Company. He then established himself as a leader in the field of appraisal evaluation development, enjoying positions with firms including Bank of America, Fannie Mae, and Goldman Sachs.

Throughout adulthood, Clint was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He applied his talents to a variety of callings, including executive secretary, stake financial clerk, stake young men’s secretary, and youth Sunday School teacher. His most-loved positions were in the youth programs—he was blessed to begin and end his church service in support of the scouting program.

Clint always engaged in his hobbies with vigor and passion, fully involving himself in his current avocation. An avid outdoorsman, Clint was a waterskiing champion and loved snow skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, and whitewater rafting. He got his pilot’s license in his 30s and would fly his family around the Arizona landscape. He applied his mechanical engineering skills to excel at Pinewood Derby racing, scale remote control hydro boat racing, and scale modeling. From Arizona to Virginia, he was a gardener, always crafting elaborate watering systems and wildlife protection. He enjoyed building and fine-tuning his own high-performance engines, often working on the boats used for water skiing, and eventually designed and built a custom Opel GT with a Ford V8 engine. Clint always involved his children, passing along his skills to the next generation; auto repair, electrical wiring, plumbing, framing, furniture making, and more.

Clint’s greatest joy was found with his family; his legacy will be continued by his wife of 41 years, Katherine; his five children, Misty Selvidge, Timothy, Michael, Christopher, and Tiffany Harman; nine grandchildren, Cami, Cassie, Tyler, Carli, Saylie, Caylie, Makayla, Callie, and Audrey; and his sister, Frances.

Funeral services will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, in Mesa, Arizona, on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Jeaniece Compton, 34, of Gilbert AZ died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, August 24, 2013. She was a happy, fun-loving person, full of life and energy, and loved by all who knew her. She worked at Compass bank for 11 years. She is survived by her husband, Robb Compton, and her sons, Ethan Compton, 12, and Andrew Compton, 7, of Gilbert, AZ. She is also survived by her grandparents, Bill and Jean Kern of Lakewood, CA, and her parents, Benny and Karen Graves of Florence, AZ. In addition, she is survived by her 3 brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses: Benjamin and Jennifer Graves of North Carolina, Rob and Melissa Graves Ferkovich of California, Cody and Shawndel Graves Mantor of Texas, Ryan and Lauren Graves of Utah, and Abraham and Meagan Graves of Arizona. She has 13 nieces and nephews as well as several aunts and uncles.

Visitation is Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201. Funeral services are Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Emerald Bay Ward, 1483 N. Driftwood Drive, Gilbert, 85234.

Powell, May Isabell. On August 25, 2013, May Isabell Hudson Powell of Snowflake, Arizona; passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, Arizona due to complications of age. She was born April 30, 1918 in Wrentham, Massachusetts to Melburn and Jennie Cochran Hudson. Her mother Jennie passed in 1920. Later Melburn married Metta Hansen who cared for and raised May and her three older siblings. May married Lamar “Jeff

Flora Montgomery Green, 91, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on August 23, 2013 in Mesa. A Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 with Funeral Services to follow at 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1007 S. 72nd St. in Mesa.

Flora Montgomery Green, 91, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on August 23, 2013 in Mesa. A Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 with Funeral Services to follow at 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1007 S. 72nd St. in Mesa.

Carol Lynn Loftin, 55 of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on August 13, 2013. She was born on February 5, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa. Please copy and paste the following link to view the DVD slideshow http://youtu.be/-y7IwHk2GIY

Philip Kerry Allen, 78, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013 in Mesa Arizona. He was born in Safford, Arizona on December 29, 1934 to Philip Curtis Allen and Lorene Morris Allen and was the oldest of five children. Kerry married the love of his life, LaRee Maloy, in Safford and was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple a few months later. He is survived by his four children; Kerri Sue Kleiner (John) of Mesa, Wyatt M. Allen (Stacy) of Syracuse, Utah, Michael P. Allen (Paula) of Washington City, Utah, and Brittan H. Allen (Leah) of Las Vegas, Nevada, 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Additionally he is survived by his sisters; Philis Allen of Thatcher, Diana DeMille of Gilbert, brothers, Darr Allen of Mesa, Steve Allen of Snowflake and his step-mother Elba Allen of Mesa. After graduating from Thatcher High School he attended Eastern Arizona College and the University of Arizona. He was employed by Frontier Airlines as a station manager in numerous locations throughout the western United States. He later became a regional director for the Airline Employees Association. Relocating back to Arizona, he was a real estate broker and served as a property manager for 25 years. Kerry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held positions in bishoprics, high councils, and as a missionary and numerous callings. He and his wife, LaRee, served missions together in Washington D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A viewing will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 from 6-8 PM in the Lazona building (1345 East University in Mesa) and at 10 AM, Saturday August 24, with services following at 11 AM at the same location. Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery following the services. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Donna Marie Hill, beloved mother, passed away Aug. 19, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. She was born in Detroit, MI. on Feb. 5, 1930 to Fred and Edna Lovelace. She married Calvin Hill, a handsome Airman that she met at the USO in 1952. She stayed home to care for her children while they were growing up, but once she entered the workplace she loved it. She thought that working made her a more interesting person. She is survived by her children, Cal of Tampa, FL., Linda Beffrey of Mesa, Kurt (Tammy) of Diana, TX and Dan (Clint) of Tonto Basin, AZ, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday Aug. 22, 2013 at the 34th Ward building, 2152 E. Adobe, Mesa at 11 AM with a visitation 1 hour prior to services. The family would like to thank her loving caregivers at Enrose Group Home in Mesa and her long time doctor, Gordon Donesky. Bunker’s Garden Chapel in Mesa is handling arrangements.

Sarah “Sally

Linda June Dowell, 66 passed away peacefully on August 18, 2013 surrounded by her family & friends. Linda was an unforgettable lady. Her time revolved around serving others. Her love of life, sewing & cub scouts will be missed. She is survived by her two sons & two daughters; and 12 grandchildren. Heaven has gained another angel. Mimi, we love you. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2013 with Funeral Services to follow at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3580 E. Houston Ave in Gilbert. Interment will be held at Mesa City Cemetery, 1212 N. Center in Mesa.

Seggie, Harry “Studmuffin

Darrell Lewis Anderson, 85, passed on peacefully on August 14, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona. Darrell was born in Corinne, Utah, and was blessed with a gorgeous tenor voice. He sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, in the Southern California Mormon Choir, and in the Arizona Mormon Choir for over 20 years. He loved camping, playing board games, telling stories and spending time with family and friends. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served a mission with his wife as missionaries at the Glendale Community College Institute of Religion. He served on a High Council and in a bishopric in South Carolina, as a family history specialist in the Paradise Valley Stake where he lived for over 41 years, and in many other callings, always supporting ward choir. He is survived by his wife, Delsa, brother, Max, daughters, Nancy (Bud), Cheryl (Evan), and Mckell (Dave), sons Larry (Freda) and Brian (Christine), 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death: Daughter, Ginger, daughter, Christie, and grandson, Damon Fawcett. Services are Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 10 am, preceded by a visitation at 9 am at LDS Tempe South Stake, 1111 E. Knox Road, Tempe.

Biesemeyer, William Maurice

Bill Biesemeyer, 86, passed away on August 12, 2013. He was born on February 1, 1927 in Marshall, Missouri, to Arthur Biesemeyer and Valera Fales. After serving in the Navy, he moved to Arizona where he married Joan McCarty on March 18, 1950. They were sealed in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple on September 5, 1981. Bill was the inventor and builder of Biesemeyer Boats in Phoenix, the owner of Biesemeyer Cabinet and Millwork in Show Low, and established Biesemeyer Manufacturing in Mesa in 1980. Despite a limited education, he was a very talented carpenter and inventor of several products that revolutionized the boating and woodworking industries. His products are world renowned for their precision and reliability. After retiring, he continued to enjoy constructing and flying model airplanes. He has always found his greatest success and joy in his family. His positive attitude and integrity have been an inspiration to his family as well as many others. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joan, his brother Rusty Biesemeyer, and his daughter-in-law Cindy Biesemeyer. He is survived by his son Dan Biesemeyer of Chandler, Arizona, his daughter Diane (Terry) Palmer of Syracuse, Utah, his sister Vera Hayter of Parowan, Utah, nine grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday, August 23, from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Services are Saturday, August 24, at 10 am, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Church, 1455 N. Harris, Mesa.

Mary Jayne Oberdick, 75, of Tempe, AZ passed away August 12, 2013. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University, Mesa, AZ. There will also be a graveside service on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 10 AM at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.

Born August 22, 1921. Died August 9, 2013. Raised in Los Angeles, Virginia briefly attended UCLA then left home at 17 to pursue a career as a ballet dancer. Her career took her to Chicago, Philadelphia and finally to New York City where she danced with the Radio City Ballet Corps. While in New York she met and married a young naval officer from Arizona, J. LaMar Shelley. After WWII they settled in Arizona, first in Tucson while LaMar attended Law School, then in Mesa to raise a family. Six children came, Carol Boyle, Marlene (Robert) Tolman, Jana (Gunn) McKay, Mary (Mark) Hutchings, Gerald (Carmen) Shelley and James (Hollie Lavenstein) Shelley. In Mesa, Virginia ran the Shelley School of Ballet and was involved in other local fine arts organizations. Named Mesa’s Woman of the Year 1983, she was later appointed by the governor to serve on the Arizona Commission for Fine Arts. She taught ballet until her 90th year. Steadfastly devoted to her faith, she is survived by her children, 29 grandchildren and (at this count) 33 great grandchildren. A viewing will take place Friday, August 16, from 6 to 8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, with funeral services to occur Saturday August 17, at 11:00am at the LDS Chapel, 1054 W. 2nd Place, Mesa. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity, although Virginia would smile on a contribution toward one in the fine arts or to the Perpetual Education Fund.

Our Sweet Baby. Daniel William Malnar born March 29, 2013, was called back home to be with Heavenly Father on August 10, 2013. He is survived by his dad and mom, Adam and Emily, his older brother Samuel and his twin sister Holly; grandparents Billy and Beverly Dloughy, Ray and Mary Malnar, as well as aunts, uncles and lots of extended family who loved him very much. He touched the hearts of many in his 4 months here on earth. We will miss him very much, but know that we will be with him again soon. Services will be Thursday August 15, 2013 at 11AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS building at 1054 W. 2nd Pl, Mesa AZ. Visitation will be Wednesday August 14, 2013 from 6-8PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ.