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Eduardo Acosta Avila, 65, passed away January 23, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Evergreen Ward, 700 South Evergreen, Tempe, AZ 85281.

GUSTAFSON, JOHN M., 79 of Mesa, AZ, passed away on January 22, 2012. John was a Marine Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was born in Brainerd, MN and was raised in Hibbing, MN. He met his wife on a blind date in Minneapolis, they moved to Dolores’s hometown, Isle, MN where they married and raised their family. John is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dolores, nee Snyder, his children Mike (Nanci), Julie (Russ) Canterbury, Gregg (Anna), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, his brothers Ward (Gen), Jim (Mary), sister Marlene and mother-in-law Violet Snyder. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012, at 2:00p.m. at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa.

Eleanor Jayne Brackeen Bassett Payne. Jaynie Payne filled her life with loving God and serving others. Her life was an influence of good to all those who passed her way. We feel a great loss at her passing. Jaynie was born in Vine Grove, Kentucky on April 18, 1940 and filled her family’s life with joy. She began studying dance and piano at an early age and found herself in mischievous adventures with her two brothers and one sister. As a young child she lived in Kentucky, California, Canada, Ohio, Mississippi and Japan. Her father was in the Army and the Air Force and traveling was a way of life for young Jaynie. At the age of nine she was baptized into her family’s church. She loved Sword Drills, which we call today scripture chase. She also loved memorizing scriptures and began to memorize all of the hymns in their hymnbook on the piano. One year she even won an essay contest in Louisville, Kentucky for a work titled “What the Bible Means to Me.” Jesus Christ became an integral part of her life at an early age. Jaynie continued to study piano, organ, voice, dance and baton. She loved reading, sewing, cross-stitch and crochet. During her high school years she sang at the local radio station, played percussion or saxophone in the band and enjoyed going to dances. This is where she met William Lamar Bassett, who was to be her first husband. Bill and Jaynie had four children, Debra, Lamar, Melanie and Rebecca. Bill, Jaynie and the children joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1970. When Bill passed away in 1979, she showed her strength by raising her four children alone. As her life progressed, she became a senior auditor for Motorola, spent much time teaching piano lessons, being involved in the Easter Pageant for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 40 years, singing with the Arizona Mormon Choir and the Deseret Choir. She also served a mission at the Family History Center and was a temple organist. In 1991, she married Nevin Butler Payne and spent twenty years being happily married to Nevin. Everyone could see how much love they had for each other. He brought true joy to her soul. Her life ended on January 22, 2012 at the age of 71, much to the sorrow of her family and friends. She will be remembered for her testimony of Jesus Christ and her great show of love to those around her. Visitation is Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201. Funeral services are Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Desert Ridge Stake Center, 3340 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, 85212.

James (Jamie) Lester Porter passed away early on the morning of Saturday, January 21st 2012, after a 15-year courageous fight with cancer. He was surrounded at his bedside by his wife Sharon, and five beautiful daughters, enjoying his final moments in mortality with those he loved most. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Ruth Porter and his brother, Farrell Porter. Their reunion must have been sweet. Jamie was born in July 27th, 1950 in Snowflake, Arizona. He grew up in Heber, Arizona where he might have been the best amateur switch-hitting shortstop who ever lived! Jamie loved “playing ball

Carolyn Ruth Brown Lobb, returned home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2012 after a courageous and heroic battle. Carolyn was born in Whiteriver, Arizona on September 14, 1937. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 55 years, Arch; son David; daughter Sheryl; son-in-law Curt; grandchildren: Trey, Chad, Seth, Jenna and Josh, and Austin. Carolyn will always be remembered for her courage and strength. She is our hero. Carolyn loved life and loved helping and taking care of others. She was always the best wife and mom and outdid herself as a grandma. She will truly be missed. We are grateful for a lifetime of cherished memories. We love you, mom, a bushel and a peck. We will celebrate her wonderful life at Tuesday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa.

Annette Davis Bowen, of Gilbert, AZ passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012. She was born February 1, 1937 in Greer, SC to Harry Lee and Helen Davis. She began her employment with Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in 1974 as office coordinator in Family Practice. In early 1989, she transferred to the Medical Education department as an administrative assistant, and was soon promoted to office coordinator and later became the office manager, where she retired after 33 years of service. She witnessed more than 3,000 residents and fellows graduate from the residency programs during this time and had the uncanny ability to remember each one of them by name or face no matter how many years had passed. She was referred to by many titles during her lifetime, ‘administrator, supervisor, confidant, counselor, life coach, friend, house mother or den mother’ but none did she hold more dear than that of Mother and Nana. She was the epitome of love, grace, and courage and will forever remain ‘the heart of the family’ and an example for us all. Annette is survived by her mother, Helen Davis of Anderson, SC; her children, Theresa Cody (Mac) of Richardson, TX; Michael Bowen of Tempe, AZ; Scott Bowen (Brenda) of Gilbert, AZ; Lori Whittle (Cory) of Parker, CO; Shauna Dixon (Kenneth) of Gilbert, AZ; and Tracy Brothers (Scott) of Liberty, SC; her brothers, Guy Davis of Anderson, SC; Tony Davis (Donna) of Simpsonville, SC; her beloved grandchildren, Jayson Cody; Heather Mueller (Randy); Sara Cody; Michael Bowen; Michele Bowen; Scott D. Bowen; Kyle Whittle; Taylor Whittle; McKenzie Whittle; Jordan Dixon; Devin Dixon; and Holle Brothers; and one great-granddaughter Margaret (“Maggie

Harold Palmer Mosley passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was the son of Palmer Duncan and Faye Almeda Helquist Mosley. He was born on May 20, 1923, in Blanding, Utah, and grew up in Phoenix. He attended Phoenix College and was drafted into the US Army, earning the rank of Tech 4. He helped build an airstrip for the B-19 bombers in India and worked at another airstrip in Burma. After the war, he worked as a mechanic in Blanding. He married Joan Hurst and they had six children. On Sept. 19, 1987, he married Willa Jean Lechner. They spent their winters in Phoenix and their summers in Aztec, New Mexico.

Harold was a hard worker and was employed in many different jobs including uranium mining, logging, plumbing and a variety of mechanic work. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the chapel located on 4343 E. Waltann in Phoenix, AZ. Harold is survived by his wife, Willa, his sister, Irene Kurtz, and his brother, Benton (and Margie) Mosley. He is also survived by his children; Wade (and Sue) Mosley, Susan (Mrs. Samuel) Robinson, Kirk (and Karen) Mosley, Stephen (and Charlotte) Mosley, Denise (Mrs. Drew) Daniels, and Karen (Mrs. David) Wilson. Harold has 25 grandchildren and over 35 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley.

Carol Lindley, 94, passed away January 6, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Visitation will be Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Udall Ward, 15 West 1st Ave., also in Mesa. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery.

Ada L. Mortensen, long time Mesa resident, and co-founder of Royal College of Beauty and La Mesa Beauty Salon passed away Jan. 3, 2012 at the age of 87. Ada is survived by her husband Delbert, sons David and Phillip, daughter Kristi Coleman, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6-8 PM at the LDS Lehi Stake Center, 1430 N. Grand in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, January 13, 2012 at 10 am, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the same location. Ada has touched the lives of many and will always have a special place in our hearts. Flowers and thoughts can be sent to Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Raymond L. Lorenzen 83, passed away Jan. 3rd peacefully, following a short illness. Ray grew up in Blackwater, Virginia and moved to Kingsport, Tennessee in his teens and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 40 yrs. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was preceded in death by his father Fred P. Lorenzen and Mother Letha Livesay. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Minnie Bass Lorenzen. Sons David and Todd, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and brother Russell C Livesay of Georgia. Funeral Services are Saturday, Jan. 7th at the Kimball Stake Center 1266 S. 32nd St. Mesa Az. Burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Betty Pulaski, 94, passed away January 2, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born June 30, 1917 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her siblings Ann, Millie, Bessie and John. She is survived by her children Bill and Joanne, nephew Chuck, grandchildren, Craig, Scott, Donna and her sister Irene. She worked as a bookkeeper, hotel food service waitress, and did catering. She enjoyed her Hummel figurines, Cherished Teddies, doll collecting and gardening. She will be buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Donations may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, the Humane Society of the United States or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Heber J Clement passed away at his home, while surrounded by his family, on January 3, 2012 after a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1933 in Mesa, Arizona as the 10th child of Lester and Maude Clement. He graduated from Mesa High School in 1952 and then worked for the Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 35 years. He was drafted in 1953 during the Korean War and stationed in Alaska for two years. Heber was an active, lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Coleen of 58 years and his children: Michael (Julie), Diana (Karl) Hiatt, Keith, Ronald (Lindalee) and Kathryn (Eugene) Prince. Heber was the proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is survived by sisters Alta Willis, Pearl Nichols, Dora Holbrook, Nione (Roger) Larson and his brothers Lee (Vona), and Donald (Joan) Clement. Visitation will be Friday Jan 6, from 7-9 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. His funeral service will be held Saturday Jan. 7th at 3 PM at the LDS chapel, 611 N. Stewart, Mesa, AZ. 85201. Visitation will precede the funeral from 2:00 to 2:45 PM.

Harbertson, Jeane

Services for Donna Jeane Brundage Harbertson, 94 of Gilbert, Arizona will be held at 9:00a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Meadows Ward, 2265 S. Hawes Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208. She died Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ. Our dear mother “Gay

Ronald Wayne Messerly, a diehard Arizona Cardinals fan, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2012 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He was 46. A giant kid at heart, Ron’s sense of adventure, his kindness, and his generosity live on. Ron was born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah to Grant V. Messerly, Jr. and Kay Dawn Morgan Messerly on Feb. 10, 1965. A connoisseur of great literature, sports, music, and outdoor adventures, Ron’s greatest love was spending time with the two children he shared with his wife, Martha (Marcie) Anne Thorndike. A decorated attorney with numerous honors and awards, Ron considered Benjamin and Alexis his greatest accomplishments. His infectious laugh and sense of humor exist in them. In the early 1970s the Grant Messerly family relocated from the Salt Lake City to a remote town in rural Southern Utah. In Newcastle Ron grew up running, playing, hunting, and causing mischief under the clear skies of what his father deemed “God’s Country.

Stella Pearl Massey, 90, passed away December 29, 2011 in Gilbert, Arizona. Funeral services are Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Ella Jeanne Biggs Dorsett, 21 May 1934 – 28 December 2011.

Cecil Jerry Dorsett, three brothers, Harold Biggs, Johnny Biggs (deceased), Donald Biggs, four daughters, seven grand-children and eighteen great grand-children will celebrate the life of Ella Jeanne Dorsett on January 3, 2012. Services will be held at 11 AM. Respects can be paid from 10 to 10:45 AM in the LDS Chapel, 2647 S. Signal Butte Rd, Mesa. Jeanne was born in Mesa, Arizona, to Fred Shill Biggs and Zula Irene Crismon and raised in Lehi. She married Jerry on 6 May 1953 and began a life filled with travel and adventure. As children came along, her focus changed to them and never shifted, only to be expanded to include grand-children and the greats. There were never enough for her. Then there was Wal-Mart and Disneyland or any other interesting store with anyone who would go. Jeanne loved life and lived free as long as she could. All of us, including Wal-Mart, will miss the sparkle in her eyes and the joy of her laughter. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.