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59, of Mesa AZ, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2009 . Linda was born in Detroit Michigan on March 3, 1950. A resident of Phoenix since 1958, Linda was a homemaker. Linda spent 12 years serving in the Arizona Temple. Her last 2 years she spent serving as an Assistant Coordinator/Trainer. She trained approximately 80 women.

Linda’s legacy is all the many blankets, afghans, quilts, crocheted hats that she had handmade over the many years are still in use today by many dear friends and family. She was a fabulous cook and her homemade dishes were enjoyed by many.

Predeceased by her parents Fredrick Webber and Freda Alldredge and brother Steven Webber; she is survived by husband Michael D. Call and daughters Christina Call, and Andrea Dickinson and husband Ben Dickinson; and son Spencer Call and wife Merrianne Call. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren: Nathaniel Dickinson, Felicia Dickinson, Ashley Dickinson, Anson Dickinson, Libby Call, and Jacob Call.

Services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 1:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2228 East Brown Road, Mesa 85213. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charitable fund set up for the family for funeral expenses. An account is set up in Linda’s name Linda Call Funeral Contribution (account number 457015156398) at any location of Bank of America.

Marchant, Jacqueline S (Jackie) of Mesa, passed away on 12/27/2009. Jackie was born in Bethany, Missouri and was raised in Basin Wyoming. Jackie was the loving mother of four boys; Jay, Bret, Rich and Paul Marchant. Jackie is also survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, John (Jack) Marchant. She has 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a retired insurance executive with Sentry Ins. and was active in the LDS Church, community organizations and she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jackie was; a Silver Beehive Recipient in Scouting, President of the Insurance Women’s Association of Arizona, and Insurance Woman of the Year. After retiring, she then volunteered with New Frontiers Education and more callings in her church. Jackie will be missed by her many close friends and family as she was special to all that her life touched. Services will be held on 12/31/09 at 11 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alta Mesa Stake Center, 5350 E McLellan Rd, Mesa. Visitation 10 a.m.

Loving mother, Lillian Barbara Warren “Barbara

Cleo Gadberry “Kee”, 75, of Chandler AZ, passed away on December 9, 2009. Born in Thatcher AZ, to Allen and Madge Germaine, number eight of nine children, she spent her early school years going to Tucson Amphitheater and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1952. Cleo loved sports and was the catcher for the Gilbert High softball team. She was asked to play badminton for the school; never playing before, she came in second at the state finals. She also had the opportunity to catch for the famed Dottie Wilkinson. Cleo loved the outdoors, going camping and fishing in the White Mountains and doing mining claims in the Kofa range with her husband Bill. She will certainly be missed by family and friends. She is survived by her siblings Harold, Laura, Chad and Kent and four sons, Bill, Ron, John and Mark. Visitation will be Friday December 18th at 10:00 am, followed by a church service at 11:00 am at the Ray 3rd Ward, 1115 E. Ray Road. She will be buried at the National Memorial Cemetery, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Zola Fuller Beals, 92, joined her eternal sweetheart of 61 years, Arthur Reeve and precious baby Lottie Arlene on Dec. 10, 2009. Zola was born July 27, 1917 in Eden, AZ to William Lachoneus Fuller and Lottie Eliza Wilkins. Reeve and Zola developed Beals Farm Dairy, the only licensed, raw milk dairy in Arizona which they ran for over 35 years in Mesa and Chandler. She was a hard worker and an excellent homemaker and served in many leadership callings in her church Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. Zola was always so cheerful, friendly and thoughtful of others and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her 86 descendants. She is survived by her daughter Nola Marie (Day) Ellsworth and Charles Reeve (Connie) Beals. She is preceded in death by her only brother Ellis L. Fuller, parents, husband, baby and other family members. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, Dec. 18 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa and 9-10 AM preceding the services Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10:00 AM at the Chandler Heights Stake Center on 164th St. south of Riggs Rd. in Gilbert. Burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street in Mesa immediately following the services.

Joyce Elphinstone, 81 joined her husband John, in heaven on December 10, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, JoDee (Greg) Gorrie, and grandchildren Megan, John and Andrew. Visitation will be held December 13, 2009 from 5:00-8:00p.m., at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa. Services will be held at 1:00p.m., on December 14th at First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ.

Mary Power Miller, 63, passed away Nov. 23, 2009. She was born July 24, 1946 to Art and Norma Power. She is survived by her husband J. Craig Miller, six wonderful children Candace, Garrett, Amanda, Dallas, Lacey and Katie, two terrific daughters-in-law, three great sons-in-law, and ten beautiful grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Private graveside services for family and friends will be Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Karen Lynne Levi, 54 years young, passed away all too soon on November 17, 2009 surrounded by her family. She finally gets to meet her beautiful baby girl Shauna. She is survived and deeply missed by her parents W.C. and Vernetta Johnson, 2 children Christopher and Julianne, brother David and sister Kathleen, her best friend of 43 years Jean Rogers, many family and friends and her most prized grandchildren Jaydon and Jack. She was born October 23, 1955 in Japan. Her father was in the military and she traveled with him throughout her childhood until the age of 11 when she moved to Arizona. She was an elementary school teacher for 19 years until she was faced with kidney failure. She won the battle! She was the strongest woman you could ever know. Those who were close knew how much of a jokester she was and will never forget how she made them smile. She is deeply missed and she will never be forgotten. We love you so much Karen (Mommy)! Funeral services are Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at 12:30 preceded by a visitation at 11:30 at the LDS Peralta Ward, 2252 W. Mesquite in Chandler, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Alta “Jane

Ernest Harding McCabe passed away October 24, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born December 23, 1920 in Mulberry, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Clytia Mae. They were married on December 5, 1941 and were later sealed in the Arizona Temple for all time and eternity. Ernest missed his loving wife very much since her passing. They raised their family of nine children in Lakeside, Arizona.

Ernest enjoyed the outdoors especially camping, cutting firewood, and especially long walks with his wife. He was often present at his many grandchildren’s sporting events. He served in many different callings in his church. He had hands of steel and a soft heart. Ernest and Clytia served a mission Mississippi and they also served as Temple workers in the Arizona Temple. Ernest is survived by his children, Weslie, Robert, Gayle (Maxwell), Kenneth, Carolle (Nevill), Norman, Gordon, Scott and Paulette (Agne), 31 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren. Two of his grandchildren also preceded him in death Alan McCabe and Daniel Agne. There will be a viewing Tuesday, October 27th, at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lakeside Ward Building, 1520 Church Lane in Lakeside, Arizona. There will be a viewing there from 10 – 11 A.M., Wednesday October 28 with services to immediately follow. Ernest will greatly be missed here on earth by his family and many close friends, but all are happy for his reuniting with his wife who he shared every possible moment with while they were here. The family would like to express their gratitude to Tina McCabe who cared for Ernest daily and also to Clifford Joy Maxwell for his handmade casket for their father. Ernest, you will be missed ‘til we all meet again.

Jeffrey Scot Heinze, 22 years old, son of Jeffrey L. and Peggy Runnels Heinze, died Nov. 6, 2009 in Mesa AZ. He is greatly missed by his parents, his fiancé Rachel Sasser, his sisters Shaylin and Alicia, his grandparents Lynn and Kathy Heinze of No. Ogden, UT, J. Craig and Bonnie Runnels of Mesa, AZ, as well many other family members and friends. Scot loved his dogs, camping, fishing, and his vintage cars.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an Eagle Scout. Visitation will be at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be at the LDS chapel at 3300 N. 1050 E., No. Ogden, UT on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 viewing will be held at 9:45 with services beginning at 11:00.

Walter Keith Johnson passed away November 5, 2009 just 9 days short of his 91st birthday. He was surrounded by his children Jerry and Karen, R. Wayne and Leslie, Jim and Jeanene Hamman, Terry and Darlene Williams, and Larry and Joetta Bond. Walter Johnson lived in Mesa his entire life. He served his country in the military in Europe during World War II. A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many positions of responsibility with dedication and humility. He considered his most important calling and accomplishment to be that of husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was anticipating welcoming his first great-great granddaughter in December. Walter was the most tender and loving care-giver to his wife Pernie, his cherished wife of sixty-two years. After she passed away in 2001, he continued to live in their home where he has been the source of loving support, guidance, and example to his family and friends. He endured the challenges of age with his usual gracious acceptance, good humor, patience, and submissiveness. His life reflected that of the devoted disciple who loved his Father in Heaven, his Savior, his family, and all who crossed his path. We celebrate the life of this good man, Walter Keith Johnson, and his legacy of faith, love, and gentle determination to finish the course well. He is survived by his five children and their spouses, 27 grandchildren, and 89 great grandchildren. A viewing will be held Sunday, November 8th from 6-8 p.m. at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 9th at 10:00 AM at the Pueblo Stake Center, 2334 East Pueblo, Mesa, with a viewing one hour prior.

Justin Vance Lemos, 21, Born Feb. 16, 1988 at St. Joe’s, PHX, Passed Nov. 3, 2009 at St. Joe’s, PHX. Preceded: Bro-Patrick V. Lemos. Surviving: Parents-Vance & Gina Lemos, Sis-Rachael & Mark Ridley (Eliza, Alan, Rhiannon & Layne), Grandparents Martin. We will miss him immensely. It was an honor to know this Beautiful Boy. Justin’s life work was to teach joy & be an example of courage. Justin loved his Mr. Frog, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang, & listening to music. Services Sat., Nov. 7, 2009, visitation at 9 am, services at 10 am at The LDS Church 1054 W. 2nd Pl., Mesa, AZ. Resting place: Mesa City Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ. Donations to Congenital Heart Foundation. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.