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Eileen Guthrie Black passed away Friday, May 10. She was born March 17, 1924 in Douglas, Arizona to Loren Vaughan Guthrie and Anna Elizabeth Dillman. She graduated from Mesa High School and met her husband, Durward Black, at a dance at the Mezona during WWII. She will be greatly missed by her brother and sister, Glenn Guthrie and Charmaine Halversen, her sister-in-law Ruth Guthrie, her children, Elizabeth Fuller, Barbara Fox, Duane Black and Kenneth Black and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be buried next to her husband in North Bend, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, May 17 at 10 am, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1249 S. 48th St., Mesa.

Charles A. Moore, Jr. (84) passed away May 13, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. He was born in Lockesburg, AR to Charles A. Moore Sr. and Annie Hudson Moore. His whole life was full of adventures. He was in trucking—owning, fixing, and driving 18-wheelers – and it was his passion. His hobbies included anything with wheels, camping, ATV riding, airplanes and flying. He lived a very active life filled with family, many relatives and friends. Charles is survived by Nelda, his loving wife of 63 years, his 4 children Jeannine Moore, Kennith (Dana) Moore, Linda Furr, Gary (Linda) Moore, (all of Mesa), 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his sister Marquita McCrone (Tucson). Funeral services will be Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11 AM preceded by a viewing at 10 AM at the Evergreen Ward, 1345 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Carolyn Elizabeth Randall (Kleinman), 84 years old, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. She was born May 4, 1928 in Savannah, GA. Carolyn was an educator for twenty-eight years in the Mesa Public Schools at Webster and Lowell Elementary Schools. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Clinton H. Randall, killed while serving on the aircraft carrier USS Leyte on October 16, 1953. Carolyn is survived by her sons Clinton (Marilou) Randall and Craig Randall, daughter Jalene (Ron) Hartley, sisters Barbara Huish and Mary Naylor, 8 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 17th 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa.

Funeral services will be held at the LDS Church, 616 S Extension Rd., Mesa on Saturday, May 18th at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family wishes to thank the wonderful workers at Heart Prints Group Home for their loving care with special appreciation to Marilyn and Kim Willis. Our gratitude to Reflections Hospice for their nurturing support.

George Albert Lewis, 92, passed away on May 5, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Born on Aug. 3, 1920, he is survived by his children: Kristine Feezor, Les, Eldon and Jerry Lewis, Beth Arney and their spouses, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., preceded by a visitation at 1 PM at the LDS church, 233 W. 10th Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Robert Haws Rowley, 77, passed away May 7, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation is Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the LDS Olive Ward, 525 East 2nd Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Funeral services are Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the same location. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Derek Allen Beach was born February 29, 1984 in Mesa, Arizona to Roland and Carla Beach. Derek grew up in a busy and eventful household filled with 9 children. Being the second youngest didn’t stop Derek from forging his large personality and ability to make his presence known as soon as he walked into the room. Two weeks after marrying his wife Kaela, Derek was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In July 2009, Derek’s son Camden was born while he endured chemotherapy and a transplant. After many more chemotherapies, radiation treatments, and two bone marrow transplants, Derek always kept a positive attitude and smile on his face and found immense joy in being at home with his family. Derek passed away from complication of his treatments on May 1, 2013 and is survived by his wife Kaela, his son Camden, his parents, and 8 siblings. Derek’s viewing is Friday, May 10th from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way in Mesa. His funeral is Saturday, May 11 at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel, 1111 E Knox Rd in Tempe.

Anthony Lee Feavel, 45, passed away May 2, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services are Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 6-7 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Robert (Bob) Clinton Haden, 89, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on April 16, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Robert was born in Graham, Texas to Ted and Viola Haden on September 16, 1923. He attended Texas A&M and the University of Texas. Robert then entered the banking business ultimately becoming the President of First Citizens Bank in Dallas, Texas and then First Security Bank in Mesa, Arizona. He also was President of the Arizona Bankers Association. After a distinguished 22 year career in banking, receiving several Certificates of Merit from the American Institute of Banking, Robert turned to commercial real estate in 1968 where he was actively engaged in all aspects of commercial real estate brokerage, investment analysis, and appraising. Robert one of the “Greatest Generation

Yvonne E. Ellsworth, 80, passed away at her home in Mesa, Arizona on April 21, 2013. Her family and her faith have been the focus of her life. A cheerful and loving mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe W. Ellsworth, infant daughter, Ilene Obershaw, and infant great-granddaughter, Ava DeFranco. The oldest of 7 children, she is survived by all of her six siblings, her sons Dennis Ellsworth and Duane Obershaw, her daughters Iris Shumway and Jolene Williams, also 11 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, April 26, 2013 at 9 AM at the Beverly Ward LDS Chapel, 1054 W. 2nd Place, Mesa, AZ 85201, preceded by visitations Thursday evening, April 25th from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 and at 8 AM Friday, in the Relief Society Room prior to the service. Burial will be at the Show Low Cemetery. Her sparkling optimism and loving ways will be missed, and we look forward to a joyous reunion.

Lola May Pearce Smith, 91, of Mesa died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 after a brief illness. She was with her family when she peacefully passed away. Lola May was a lifelong resident of Arizona spending her early years in Northern Arizona where she was born in Taylor. As a young girl she moved with her family to Mesa. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ross as well as a grandson. She is survived by her children: Ronald Smith (Annette) of Idaho, Mark Smith (Kathy) of Mesa, Sandra Howell (Jack) of CA and LouAnn Done (Mark) of Mesa; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; sister Ruby Efros of Phoenix, and brothers Marion Pearce of Mesa and Melvin Pearce of Idaho. Lola May enjoyed gardening, quilting & sewing and was an avid genealogist. Lola May was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belonged to the Westwood ward. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday April 23, 2013 10 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1054 W. 2nd Place in Mesa. Evening viewing is scheduled for Monday April 22nd from 6-8PM at the Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa. Additional viewing is set for one hour prior to her funeral services on Tuesday. Interment will follow the funeral services at the City of Mesa Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

Gerald (Jerry) Dale Hearn, 83, died April 12, 2013. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members. He was born October 8, 1929 in Prescott, AZ. He graduated from University of Utah and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a pilot for United Airlines and, in 1972, was the captain of United Flight 855 that was hijacked. He loved to sing and do community theatre. He was a member of the Mesa 30th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served many years in the Mesa LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; four children: Michael Hearn of Los Alamitos, CA; David (Wendy) Hearn of Los Alamitos, CA; Amy (David) Gotzinger of Mesa; Joshua (Heidi) Hearn of Mesa; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; sister, Linda (Ed) Patterson of Maricopa; brother, Larry (Kristy) Hearn of Yuba City, CA; sister-in-law, Darlene Hearn of Palm Desert, CA. He was preceded in death by his son Darrell Hearn; brother, Eugene Hearn; and daughter-in-law, Karen Hearn. Visitation: Sunday 6-8 p.m., Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Service: Monday, 11 a.m., Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Rd., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Mesa Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the BYU Hawaii Scholarship Fund at www.give.byuj.edu/inhonor.

Allen, Albert Odell, 81, passed away April 13, 2013. He was Albert and Lily Allen’s Christmas present in 1931, the oldest of seven. Born and raised in the Gila Valley, he married his sweetheart, Thelma Harrington, March 18, 1953 in the Mesa LDS Temple. Thelma preceded him in death in 2005. He will be missed by his five children, Dennis (Clover), Terri (Chris) Strahan, Mark (Sherri), Scott (Katie), and LeAnn (Dean) Purser, 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 6 siblings and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation is Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Funeral services are Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel, 1150 W. Combs Rd., Queen Creek, AZ.

Cluff, Eloise Tyler

87, of Mesa, Az passed away on April 12, 2013. Wife of E. Gwain Cluff (deceased). Eloise was known in her Church and Community for her life long service to others, her incredible piano abilities, her sense of humor and her incomparable laugh. Mother of five: Ron (Polly) Cluff, Melodee (Steve) Hale, David (Kathi) Cluff, Patsy (Terry) Allred, Christi (Dean) Bradshaw. Grandmother of 32. Great grandmother of 89. Visitation Friday, April 19, 6:00-8:00PM Bunkers University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr. Funeral Services Saturday, April 20, 10:00AM Mesa South Stake, 2334 East Pueblo (corner of 24th St. & Pueblo). Pre-visitation 9:00 AM.

Our mother and friend, Clemencia Pivaral Golithon of Mesa, peacefully left this world on

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the age of 92. She was born on August 4, 1920 in

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer

Eugene Golithon. She leaves her children, Rodrigo (Barbara) Alconero, Linda (Delwin)

Stapley, and Silvia Golithon, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren her love. Her

farewell service will be Saturday April 20, 2013 at 11 AM, preceded by a viewing

at 10 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona,

85201.

Ottis Ray Pope, born February 8, 1937 in Silver City, NM to John G. Pope and Florence Howell, was called home Friday April 12, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. He is survived by Gloria, his wife of 38 years, 9 children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. An aircraft machinist for 35 years, he enjoyed reading, writing, photography, painting, gardening and freecell. Visitation will be Wed. April 17 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Thurs. April 18 at 11 AM with the family visitation from 10-10:40 at the L.D.S. Church, 422 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85203. Interment will be in the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Lawrence Hiatt Packard, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away April 16, 2013 after a very brief and brutal battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born July 7, 1923 in Nampa, Idaho to Owen Earl and Clara May Hiatt Packard. Larry grew up in a loving home under conditions of depression-era hardship. After high school, he entered the Army Air Corps during WWII, serving as a gunner on many missions over Italy and Austria. Later he served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to his beloved Polynesian people in Tahiti. His life-long love of everything Tahitian suffused his heart, home and family life. After his mission, Larry joined his family who had moved to Mesa, Arizona where he met and married the fun-loving and compassionate Martha Kerby in 1950. They raised a busy and happy household of seven children while Larry received his education at ASU and taught history and government for 31 years, mainly at Mesa High School. Larry also received his general contractor’s license and founded Empire Construction, building many homes in the City of Mesa. After retirement in 1983, Larry and Martha served two additional missions in Tahiti. He also became a master woodworker, following in his father’s footsteps, delighting his family with beautifully crafted gifts and treasures. He dearly loved his many years of service as a sealer in the Tahiti and Mesa Temples. Larry is survived by his devoted and loving second wife and high school sweetheart, LaRue Yorgason McKnight Packard, who returned him to great happiness after Martha’s death in 2009, his children Robert (Christine), Stephen, Marla (Gary) Blum, Judy (Roger) Ethington, Sheila (John) Whitney, Penni (Arn) Stonebrink, and Cindy (Vern) Brown, 36 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, stepchildren Terry (deceased) and Debra McKnight, Linda (Doug) Henry, Randy McKnight, and Bart (Alane) McKnight and their families, as well as loving nephews and nieces, in-laws and other relatives and friends. He is further survived by his sisters, Elaine Packard Cox and Lowene Packard Saxton. He is preceded in death by his dear wife of 59 years, Martha, one grandson, and his siblings, Arthur and Jeanne Packard Nielsen. Services will be held at the LDS Solomon Ward Building on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. with visitation on Friday, April 19 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday. Sincere thanks to Drs. Hugo Fazz, Ramsey Umar, Grace Hospice, Celeste Luna and Bonnie Morgan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the LDS General Missionary or Perpetual Education Fund are suggested. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.