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Floyd Roland Wells, age 74 and his wife, Karen Marie Erickson Wells, age 73 of Queen Creek, AZ (formally of Mesa) passed away on May 30, 2012, in Fillmore, UT due to an automobile accident. Floyd was born in Springfield, ID to Heber and Lucy Wells. Karen was born in Glendale, CA to Ervin and Viola Erickson. The couple attended and met at Brigham Young University. They were married in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity. They celebrated 45 years together. Floyd retired from the Phoenix Unified High School District after 29 years. Karen was a homemaker and taught in the Tempe and Mesa Unified School Districts. They served a full-time LDS mission in Little Rock, AR. Floyd and Karen are survived by their 5 children and 13 grandchildren. Lance C. Wells (Erinn) – Joey and Porter; Cynthia L. Wells-King (Michael) – Timothy, Kelsey and Megan; Travis S. Wells (MaryAnn) – Hayley, Cameron, Tanner and Dylan; Wendy M. Echols (Anson) – Chase, Lydia, Melanie and Kodiac; Ryan Jonathan Wells. Floyd was preceded in death by his sisters Lenora and Joyce Wells, Edith Mangum (Blackfoot, ID) and survived by his siblings Glen Wells (Blackfoot, ID) and Evelyn Adams (Idaho Falls, ID). Karen was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Erickson (Kirkland, WA) and survived by her sister Shirley Calder (Orem, UT). They leave behind many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 7th from 6-8pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 8th at the LDS Chapel located at 3580 E. Houston Ave. Gilbert, AZ. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 East Main, Mesa, AZ. They are remembered by the love they showed towards their faith, family and friends. *“Faith in God includes faith in His timing

Kenneth Abner Ellsworth, 70, of Gilbert, passed away May 31, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born Oct. 9, 1941 in McNary, AZ to Abner and Ina Ellsworth who have preceded him in death. Ken was an Engineering and Project Manager at Motorola. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and diligently served in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. He enjoyed farming and lunch dates with good friends. Most of all he loved and served his family and friends with all his heart. Those who remain to miss him are his wife Norene Mills Ellsworth, children Shareen (Mark) Rohovit, Kenneth Sean (Michele) Ellsworth, Kenna (David) LoCascio, LaNae (Rick) Fisher, Tanya (Blake) Scheurn, Brent Abner (Tawna) Ellsworth, 23 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and siblings Mary Kleinman and Chris Ellsworth. A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 5th, 6-8 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 6th, at 10 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9 AM at the LDS Gilbert Highland West Stake Center, 1010 South Recker Rd. in Gilbert. Interment will be Thursday, June 7th at 1 pm in the Show Low City Cemetery, Show Low, AZ.

Terry Alan Alvord, 57, passed away May 31, 2012 at his home in Gilbert, Arizona after a long and valiant battle with cancer. His greatest joys in life were his family and serving the Lord. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Maud, his children Jared (Merilie) Johnson, Christie (Tony) Goodman, Peter (Anne) Johnson, Melissa (Steve) Solomon, and his ten grandchildren (plus one on the way). He is survived by two older siblings: Peggy (Dale) Calnon and John Alvord. Funeral services will be held at the LDS Church at 4629 East Guadalupe Road in Gilbert on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:30 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Sarah Jane Allison, 81 of Mesa, AZ passed away May 25, 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, 9:00a.m. at the

Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa,

Burial will take place in Dallas, Texas.

Never wanting to cause a fuss, Helen Maxine Mabry quietly slipped away in her 87th year on Memorial Day evening May 28th, 2012 surrounded by family in her home in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Hemet, California to Max F. Dixon and Mary May Thompson on December 21, 1924.

One week in September she met and married Al Mabry… Helen was 17 years old. In March she sent her new husband to the Navy. When he was discharged, Helen, Al and Mary, their new daughter, moved to Houston.

In Texas, Garner III and Marsha were born. Throughout her life, Helen claimed Texas traditions. All of her 34 Grandkids were “darlin

Erroll Joseph Dustin, age 67, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home in Chandler, AZ. He was born August 7, 1944 in Driggs, ID to Monroe Dustin Jr. and Vera Jean Dewey Dustin. He grew up in Cedron, ID just outside of Victor, ID. He attended grade school in Victor and high school in Driggs, graduating in 1963. He served an LDS mission to the North Central States from1963 to1965. He joined the National Guard and was part of the 116th Engineer Battalion which was activated in 1968 for service in Viet Nam from 1968 to1969. He attended college at Ricks College and BYU. In October 1969 he married Donna Joan Calvert. They have lived in Idaho, British Columbia, Alberta and the last 18 years in Arizona. He had a variety of professions including welder, exterminator, maintenance, truck driver and security guard. He could make or repair almost anything. He enjoyed his computer and encouraged many people to begin family history work. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Donna and their three children: Samuel (Jennifer) of Phoenix, AZ, Kathryn (Robert) Thompson of Maricopa, AZ and Verna (Sam) Riad of Chandler, AZ. His family includes 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. He is survived by four sisters, EvaMae (Jerry) Pickett, LaRane (Don) Bone, Robyn (Kennie) Ostberg, and Sherri (Randy) Ivie all of Utah and three brothers, Dellas (Nancy); Wesley; and Todd (Jennifer) all of Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph and foster brother Geoffrey Serawop. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10 AM at the Chandler Arizona Stake Center, 1115 East Ray Road, Chandler AZ. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday evening at the church and from 9 to 9:45 AM prior to the funeral. Military burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ 85201, 480-696-6883. If desired in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley at www.hov.org or United Blood Services at www.unitedbloodservices.org.

MarJean Fonnesbeck Beck Lunt

Born October 30, 1933 in Weston Idaho

Died May 24, 2012 in Mesa Arizona.

MarJean was the youngest of 10 children born to James and Rosa Fonnesbeck. She was raised on her family farm in Weston, Idaho.

When she was 6 years old her mother Rosa passed away and MarJean’s many older sisters stepped in to help raise her alongside their own children.

She spent one of her high school years living with a sister in Gunnison, Utah. It was there she met her sweetheart Paul Avery Beck. She and Paul were married in 1951.

They spent many happy years together, raised 5 children, and were very active serving in church and community. In 1967 they moved from North Logan to Bountiful, Utah.

MarJean taught her children to cook, to sew, to take care of a home and garden – but mostly how to selflessly care for a family. Paul’s parents and family were very dear to MarJean, as were her own. She saw that her children spent much time with extended family, and that love and connection continues throughout the family and generations. MarJean’s joy as a mother further expanded as she became a grandmother, even as she helped to raise grandchildren through difficult times.

In 1994 Paul was diagnosed with and eventually succumbed to cancer. His illness and death left a deep sadness in MarJean’s tender heart.

In 1996 she was introduced to recently widowed Terry Lunt from Tempe, Arizona. Following an insanely quick courtship they were married and began a new happiness together. Making their home in Arizona, they eventually moved to Gilbert. From the start, Terry proved to be a blessing in MarJean’s life, and she found joy in her Lunt family membership. The combined Beck/Lunt family has been blessed with such good grandparents and parents in MarJean and Terry.

In 1999, MarJean and Terry served an LDS mission in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2002 they served a second mission in Nauvoo, Illinois. In 2007, a third mission brought them to the Translation Division of the Church in Salt Lake City. Through their missionary service they developed many lasting friendships across the globe.

Returning to Arizona, MarJean and Terry have continued to be busily involved in the lives of their large combined family, and those of their many friends. They have often been on the road between Utah and Arizona and beyond, attending weddings and funerals.

MarJean’s health and deteriorating energy has been of some concern to her in recent years. On May 23rd she underwent an angiogram and 2 arterial stents were implanted. All appeared well until early the next morning when her heart rate plummeted and she could not be revived.

MarJean leaves behind a wonderful husband Terry Lunt (Gilbert AZ), sister Oda Rasmussen (Orem UT), in-laws Lonetta Fonnesbeck (Weston ID), Lou Fonnesbeck (Weston ID), and Yvonne Fonnesbeck (Smithfield UT), children Jeffrey and Janet Beck (Pleasant Grove UT), Beverly and David Naegle (Pleasanton CA), Lisa and Darrel Bostwick (South Jordan UT), Mindy and Myke Higgins (Denver CO), Jason and Jackie Beck (Fairfax VA), 27 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, also 7 Lunt children, 36 grands, 42 greats – with more on the way.

She is greeted beyond by loving parents, her eternal sweetheart Paul A. Beck, children Peter and Polly (who both died at birth), grandson Kai Higgins, daughter-in law Debra Chalk Beck, siblings Gladys Jenkins, Carmen Gibbs, Wanda & Doug Hancey, Jenny & Franklin Duce, Ellis Rasmussen, Mike Fonnesbeck, Gordon and Betty Fonnesbeck, Norman and Donna Fonnesbeck, Paul Fonnesbeck.

The following services will be held:

Tuesday, May 29, 2012, Viewing 12:00 pm, Funeral Service 1:00 pm,

Emerald Bay Ward Chapel, 1483 North Driftwood, Gilbert, Arizona

Bunker University Chapel, Mesa Arizona

Thursday, May 31, 2012, Viewing 9:30 – 10:30 am, Funeral Service 11:00 am.

Bountiful Heights 18th Ward Chapel, 165 South 1000 East, Bountiful, Utah

Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful Utah

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Delbert Rey Standage (“My friends call me Del

burial will take place in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Michael Anthony Vincent, 51, passed away May 16, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born October 4, 1960 in Brockton, MA. He was a Maricopa County Public Defender and in the Army Reserves US Army JAG. He served honorably in Afghanistan and received the Bronze Star Award. Michael loved to serve others in any capacity that was needed. He loved life and spent as much time as possible with those he loved. He is survived by his eternal companion Velora, children Jeni, Taylor, Bandon and Velora; father Jerry Vincent; mother Barbara St. Jean; siblings Wendi Nasser, Donna Smith, David, Christopher and Ryan Vincent and many friends. Funeral services are Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10 AM at the LDS Church at 1150 W. Elliot Rd. in Gilbert. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Iris Durfey Vance, 95, passed away May 17, 2012, in Mesa, AZ. She was born September 1, 1916 in Beaver Dam, UT, to Henry Oakley and Eva Vilate Jensen Durfey. She met Paul Worlton Vance at church in Alaska and they were happily married for 67 years. He preceded her in death last year. They raised their seven children in Chandler, AZ: Paul DeWayne (Lanae), Claudia Iris Reed (Bill), Dianne Layton (Robert), Kathleen Lindblom (Coy), James Oakley (Debbie), Paula Margie Merkley (Richard), John Durfey (Janese). She will also be missed by 123 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a sister, Carol Kislan, of Utah. She loved her church and family. To her the “present time

Mildred Ann Halm, 97, passed away May 17, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Tuesday May 22, 2012 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Adobe Building, 2152 East Adobe, Mesa, 85213. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Wilbert Mack Wax, 72, passed away May 16, 2012 in Gilbert, Arizona. Visitation will be Monday, May 21, 2012 from 9 – 11 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way in Mesa. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, also in Mesa.

Glenn Arnold Wardrop returned to his Heavenly Father on May 13, 2012 at the age of 82 after a full and inspiring life. Born January 1, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Glenn was the youngest child of Leo C. Wardrop and Roseanna Zumbrennen. He learned early the principle of hard work as he was tutored alongside his parents. As a young man, he served a mission to Great Britain after which he married the love of his life, Pauline Gale in 1953 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He earned his degree in Business Marketing from Brigham Young University and went on to spend 38 years as a Finance Director for U.S. West Communications. Glenn and Pauline moved extensively throughout their marriage, living in Utah, Georgia, Idaho, Colorado, New Jersey, Wyoming and Arizona. Having a resolute testimony of the restored gospel, he served with vigor in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including bishop, stake president and as president of the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission. In the community, he served on the executive board of the Long’s Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America, as president of the Optimist Club in Cheyenne, Wyoming and as an admissions advisor for Brigham Young University, Ricks College, and the University of Wyoming. Interested in construction, he completed his first building project as a young man with his father. As a side adventure, he went on to construct condominiums, apartments and homes. His strong work ethic led him to give 100% to every project he undertook. Of all his accomplishments, Glenn’s greatest achievement is that of having a strong, loving, unified family. He taught his children that the love and unity of a family is life’s greatest blessing. His last days were spent expressing gratitude for the love and blessings of his dear family. Glenn is survived by his wife Pauline, his children Kari, Brad (Celeste), Lon (Sheryl) and Dan (Tami); his brother Calvin (Dorthy–deceased); his 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Margaret (Whitney) Chapman and Leone (Carlisle) MacKay. Funeral services for Glenn will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17th at the LDS Chapel at 1483 N. Driftwood Drive, Gilbert, Arizona with viewings from 9:30–10:30 a.m. that day at the church and 6:00-8:00 p.m. the previous evening (Wednesday, the 16th), also at the church. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19th at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ann C. Sweetnam, 67, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on May 10, 2012. Ann lived a life of service to her family, friends and church. She obtained her nursing degree in 1964 and retired in 2004 after 40 years of dedicated service. Ann devoted her life to the service of others and enriched the lives of all. Ann went peacefully after a short bout with pneumonia and the after effects. Ann was a devoted wife of 45 years as well as a devoted saint, daughter, sister, and grandmother who wanted nothing else but to spend time with her California rebel husband, visit her children, spouses, grandchildren and close friends. Ann is survived by her husband, Gary, their 5 children, their spouses and 21 and a half grandchildren. Also survived by her best friend and sister Vee Gooch. Ann was a woman of great faith, whose legacy of service will continue in the lives of those left behind. Services will be held at the LDS Church on 3920 E. Brown Rd. in Mesa, AZ at 10:00am on May 19, 2012. Ann will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa at 7900 E. Main St. Flowers through Crismon’s Flowers (480) 964-4595.

Ronald E. Knight peacefully passed away May 12, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born January 5, 1935 in Gilmer, TX. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1953. He is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years Shirley and their 6 children, Ron Jr (Paula), Chris (Sheri), Cindy (Arlon), Dan (Janice), Tony (Brenda), Bonnie (Bill), 26 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He retired from APS after 33 years. The viewing will be Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9 AM at the LDS Stake Center, 777 E. Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ.