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Judy Sherene Russell age 66 passed from this earthly life Friday, April 1, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. She was born April 1st 1945 Montrose CO. She was known to her family as Judy and

to most of her friends and co workers as Sherene. Judy was preceded in death by her

husband Clayton Russell, mother Norma Myler, and her brother Bill Myler, all of Mesa.

She leaves behind her father George Myler of Mesa, two sons, Robert (Vicki)

Leonard, of Japan, Kevin Leonard of Phoenix, three Grandchildren, Lauren, Ian and Caden

Leonard of Japan, two sisters, Janet (Bruce) Bosley and Jeannie (Ray) Engel of Pennsylvania; also 11 Nephews, 7 nieces, 23 great-nephews, 9 great-nieces, and one great-great nephew, who will all miss her greatly, especially the Hippo song! Due to her illness she left PCS as and Administrative Assistant several years ago. Judy loved crocheting, hand crafts, playing UNO with her family, loving on the little kids,

spending time with her friends and “OH YES

Gillespie, Jerold “Jerry” Duane

born November 13, 1950 returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 1, 2011. He was 60 years old. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. The funeral will be held at the LDS Stake Center 2701 E. Lehi Road Mesa, AZ at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bunkers Mortuary 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ. He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Dustin, Adam, Devyn, and daughters Amanda and Shannon as well as eight grandchildren. He was a former State Senator and served well in his church and other callings. He was a successful business man, but his most important calling was his family. He will be greatly missed. We love you Dad.

Bill J. Brisco, 83, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home March 29, 2011. Bill was born February 26, 1928 to parents, Orba and Lucy Brisco, in a tent in Hobart, Oklahoma during heavy snowfall. Orphaned in his teens, he was blessed to live with the Keck Family of Buckeye, Arizona until joining the U.S. Army Air Corps in June 1946. Bill dropped out of Buckeye Union High School to serve his country until May 1949 as a radio operator and crewman aboard B-29 Superfortresses in the Strategic Air Command. Following his military service, Bill went on to earn both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees enabling him a long and distinguished career in education. He taught at nearly every level, from small reservation elementary schools to the associate professor level at the University of Missouri. Following the election of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, Bill was asked to join the U.S. Department of Education in Washington D.C. in an effort to craft reforms and policy at the national level for the U.S. education system. In addition to teaching, Bill was an experienced administrator, working as the Superintendent for International Schools in South America and for over 20 years in the U.S. Army education system at Ft. Eustis, Virginia and Amberg, Germany before retiring and moving back to his beloved Arizona. Bill served selflessly within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for many years. He enjoyed a variety of equally important roles, from Sunday School teacher to Bishop. Bill enjoyed the company of people regardless of their background, color, or religion. He enjoyed talking with, but enjoyed working with them even more. Bill loved classic cars, the desert, traveling, photography, and classical music. He was positive, self-reliant and never quit, right up until the end. Within his “Greatest Generation

Emma DeAlba, 94, passed away March 29, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Monday April, 4, 2011 at 10 AM preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Lyn Rae Ward, 1266 S. 32nd Street in Mesa. Interment will be in Redlands, CA. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Kenneth Pierre Haumont, passed away March 25, 2011, 4 months after his father Pierre Henry Haumont passed. Kenneth grew up in South Phoenix and was the first graduating class of South Mountain High School.

He worked hard and played hard and lived life to the fullest. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator, project manager of roadways, bridges, and as an estimator for the last 15 years.

He Loved the out-of-doors. In his early years he hunted deer with his folks, later quail and dove with a dog named Max, his companion during those times. He loved playing sports such as all church basketball, softball and golf, but tennis was his real love and played until a month before his death. In the 70’s he and his father played in the Australian Tennis Open, also during the 70’s he owned Whitelocks Sporting Goods in North/East Phoenix.

He owned a restaurant in Pinetop, AZ with his wife Wanda.

We loved him for his generosity in helping his children and giving extravagant gifts, he liked people and was a loyal friend, but his sense of fun came from his mother the late Vernece Love Haumont.

He was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) and was a faithful home teacher; his families loved his well thought out messages.

He is survived by three children, Sterling Pierre Haumont, Kendra Keever and Michelle Moyer, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his wife of 35 years Wanda Mae Haumont and her two daughters Toni Diane Stewart and Debbie Shadle, two sisters Beverly (Max) Balthrop, Renee (Bill) Woods and many nieces and nephews who will miss him.

The viewing will be at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ, March 30th, from 6:00-8:00p.m. Services for Kenneth (Pete) Haumont will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1455 N. Harris, at 10:00a.m., on Thursday, March 31, 2011, with a viewing one hour prior.

Leonard Sutton Dixon, 89, passed away March 21, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial Services will be Friday, April 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Ethan William Ellsworth (7), born September 4, 2003, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on March 26, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona. Ethan is survived by his loving parents, Marcus and Kimberly Ellsworth, older brother Parker and younger sister, Madilyn , grandparents Elaine and Lynn Ellsworth (Snowflake, AZ) and Chuck and Marilyn Spittle (Monroe, MI), numerous aunts , uncles and cousins.

Throughout his short lifetime, he lived to the fullest, very energetic about sports, teams, friends, school, plays and music. He was kind-hearted and compassionate and had many close friends! Ethan attended 2nd grade at Franklin NE Elementary where he claimed his favorite subject was recess.

He died unexpectedly from complications of AVM (blood vessel defect in the brain).

Funeral will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 6655 E. Preston, Mesa, 85215, where viewing will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Snowflake, AZ cemetery later that day.

JOHN C. BELLOWS, 63, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Banner Baywood. As the hub of his family he will dwell in our hearts and memories forever. John was born October 7, 1947 in Dearborn, MI. In the 1950’s the Bellows family moved to Mesa, AZ where John graduated Westwood High School in 1966. He then served with the US Marine Corps, including time spent in Vietnam, resulting in numerous service medals. After his honorable service with the Marines, he began his career as an electrical lineman. It was during his first line job, in 1971, he met and married his true love Charlotte Waterman. John was a 40-year member of Local 769 IBEW in Phoenix. He graduated from the Southwestern Line Constructors JATC as a B.A.T. Certified Journeyman Lineman in 1978, and has spent his career as an apprentice lineman, lineman, foreman, and general foreman. From 1984 to 1999 he was an instructor for Southwestern Line Constructors JATC. Most recently, John served as the Technical Reviewer for “The Guidebook for Linemen & Cablemen — Second Edition

Merillat Jeanne Wellman, age 85, born June 7, 1925 in New York City, NY, died March 3, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ. She is survived by her husband Emory; sons Christopher of Rockville, MD, Steven of Montgomery, TX, James (Jenny) of Gig Harbor, WA; sister Jacqueline Ellis of Belmont, AZ, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and marvelous nieces, nephews and cousins. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound she worked for Hill, Richards, an investment firm in Los Angeles until her marriage to Emory Wellman on December 3, 1949. She then became a homemaker devoted to raising her sons and supporting her husband’s business interests while also participating in Women’s Rotary, the Spring Branch Texas School District, the Episcopal Church and volunteer work in area hospitals. She also loved hiking in the Colorado Mountains, fly fishing and golf. A celebration of her life will be held April 3, 2011 from 2-4 PM at the Scottsdale Ranch Community Center, 10585 N. 100th Street in Scottsdale, AZ.

Close, Sandra Aileen (Hatch), 64, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2011 after a very courageous four year battle with cancer. She was born on March 9, 1947 in Moab, Utah. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents James and Eva Hatch. She is survived by her husband of 43 years William S. Close II; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Kim; daughter and son-in-law Jayme and Alex Harris and grandson Jensen. She graduated from Borah HS in Boise, Idaho. Sandy was a treasured team member at ASU Gammage for 15 years. She was a lifelong member of the LDS Church and dedicated many years of service at various callings. Her life will be celebrated on Monday, March 21 with visitation at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Lehi Crossing LDS Chapel, 2701 East Lehi Road, Mesa. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. in Taylor, Arizona. Sandy will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Donna Elaine Coker (Deason) passed away March 15, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. She was born May 9, 1953 in Henderson, TX. She is married to the love of her life Michael Coker. She leaves behind her husband; children James and Jessica Brady; mother Jeanette Howard; siblings James Deason, Lori Deason, Glenda Fortenberry; step-children Toby Coker, Kim Hammons, Jeremy Coker, 8 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son James Neal, father Hershel and brother Butch. She belonged to the Gold Canyon Soroptomists. Visitation is Friday, March 18 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, March 19 at 2 pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 S. Ellsworth Road. “She was the brightest light of our lives.

Charles E. Schlink, 97, passed away March 12, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. He was born May 22, 1913 in Dawson, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Belva Webb Schlink, 2 daughters, Sharon Clouse and Leah Koelle. Those remaining are his loving wife of 9 years, Jane Johnson Schlink, children Milo Schlink, Cheryl Hawn, Janelle Cook, Adaline Park, Charles (Chuck) Schlink, 46 grandchildren, 162 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. He worked for 30 years at the Magma Copper Co. in Superior, AZ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and tinkering in the garage. Visitation will be Friday, Mar. 18 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Services are Saturday, Mar. 19, 11 AM, with a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel at 235 W. 10th Ave. He will be buried at the Mesa Cemetery.

Kelsey Alexis Preston, 16, passed away March 8, 2011. Visitation is Saturday, March 2011 at 12 noon, followed by funeral services at 1:30 PM the LDS Boulder Creek Ward, 3025 South Hawes Road in Mesa.

Kenia Yaren Verdeja Gonzalez, 3 months, passed away March 6, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa and 1 hour before the services. Funeral services are Friday, March 11, 2011 at 10 AM and the LDS Glenview Ward, 920 S. Lindsay Road, also in Mesa.

Claudina Ann Burke, 74, passed away March 2, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Graveside services are Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8 AM at the East Sacaton Cemetery in Sacaton, Arizona.

Cindy Lou Capron Biesemeyer, 53, returned home to be with her loving Heavenly Father on March 3, 2011. She was born on April 21, 1957 in Warren, PA to Ellen Louise Vaow and Gilbert Otto Capron. She died surrounded by loved ones in her Mesa home of 30 years. She was preceded in death by her father, her brother, Gilbert Capron, Jr. and her sister, Cathy Ishman. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Ellen and Larry Wallace of Pittsfield, PA and her siblings: Sue Capron Bennett, Sherry Catalfu, Patty Chase, Bob Capron, Ken Capron, Jeff Wallace, Ken Wallace, Matt Capron, Karen Wallace and Tammy Wallace. She will also be sadly missed by her husband of 37 years, Dan Biesemeyer and their children Shane Biesemeyer, Shannon Powell, Brandon Biesemeyer and Breanne Bergman and 12 grandchildren. Cindy’s greatest legacy will be her love for her family, love of service to others and for her faith and great love for her Father in Heaven. A visitation will be held on Thurs, March 10, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa. Services will be held on Fri, March 11, 2011 at 10 am at the LDS Church 1455 N. Harris in Mesa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wells Fargo acct 1343926158 to help with medical and funeral expenses.