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Joan Davis Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully March 26, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by her loving husband and children.  Joan was born October 15, 1933, in Mesa, Arizona. She was the second of seven children born to Mason and Eva Ipsen Davis.

Joan was baptized in the historic Salt Lake City Tabernacle when her family lived in Salt Lake City for two of her grade-school years. Her sisters were her favorite childhood friends.  After moving back to Mesa, they enjoyed swimming at Mesa’s “Rendezvous” pool, and dancing at the “Mezona.”  Joan also enjoyed church youth activities like camping and tubing at Saguaro Lake. Her dearest friend, Donna Millett, lived with the Davis family to attend high school and Seminary. Joan attended the Mesa Public Schools, serving as Student Body Vice-President, and graduating from Mesa High in 1951 as Valedictorian.

Joan loved life. She adored her husband and children. Her greatest joy was being a wife and mother. Joan met her future husband, Egon, at a party held in his honor before he left for missionary service. They were married shortly after his return and began married life as college students. Joan cheered Egon through medical school and many moves during Army days, including a tour of Vietnam, before they settled back to Mesa. Theirs was a true lifelong love story, a beautiful example to their six children.

Blessed with many talents, Joan was an excellent teacher and a gifted musician and composer. She played the piano for college ballet classes at BYU.  She also played violin with symphonies in Columbus, GA, and Snowflake, AZ, as well as viola with the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra in the Hollywood Bowl.  Music floated through her home, spreading hope, comfort, and love. Joan and family also hosted exchange students through the years.

Joan was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society President. She loved being a missionary and sharing her testimony of Jesus Christ throughout her life. Joan served church missions while in high school on weekends at Ft. McDowell, playing a portable pump organ for worship services, and teaching Sunday School. She later served with her husband, Egon, in the Southwestern States, Argentina, and Colombia, where she served speaking Spanish in the Bogota Temple. Joan was lovely and beautiful in every way and was surrounded by a wide circle of family and friends all the days of her life.

She is survived by her sweetheart of 70 years, Egon Victor Johnson, and children: Michael (Wendy) Johnson; E. Kristy (Sterling, deceased) Tanner; Brent (Cheryl) Johnson; Laura (Dennis) Crandall; David (Tiffanie) Johnson; and Julie (Jason) Chaffetz. Joan’s siblings include Evangeline (Ray, deceased) Russell; Louise and Leo Kay, (both deceased); Bette (Larry, deceased) Lines; Karen (Russell) Flake; Mason and Betty Davis (both deceased); Michelle (Jim) LeCheminant. Her posterity includes 26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.

Funeral service may be viewed online at https://zoom.us/j/97800515134

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Barbara Lee Dalton Farnsworth (Bobbie), Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, passed in her daughter’s home in Mesa, Arizona, on March 22, 2023, at the age of 89.

Bobbie was born September 8, 1933, in Cedar City, Utah, to Ambrose and Bertha Dalton. When she was young, her family moved to Beaver, Utah. Her father owned Beaver Home Furnishings on Main Street and her family lived above the store. Bobbie grew up on Main Street and saw almost every movie that came to town. On one occasion, she went to the movies, and when she returned home, her baby brother Fred had been born.

After graduating from Beaver High School in 1951, she attended the University of Utah, where she played the clarinet in the marching band, and studied business education. It was during her

second year in college when her younger brother Paul was born. Allen, the love of her life, and Bobbie both grew up in Beaver and attended kindergarten through high school together. Allen enlisted in the US Army after his freshman year of college at BYU. Wanting to make sure Bobbie would be there when he got back, he took an 18-day furlough and they were married in the St George Temple on February 3, 1954. Allen headed to Germany with his US Army unit while Bobbie continued her education at the University of Utah where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Education. She then took a job at the university as secretary to the Dean of Women.

Allen finished his military service, returned to Bobbie, and attended the University of Utah. They lived in the Garden Park Ward in Salt Lake City and had many fond memories from their time there. Allen and Bobbie moved to St Louis, Missouri, where Allen attended Washington University Dental School. Two daughters, Jan and Julie were born during their time there. After completing dental school, they spent some time in Duchesne, Utah, where a third daughter, Bonnie, joined the family. In 1961, Allen and Bobbie eventually moved to Mesa, Arizona, to start a dental practice. Three more children joined their family: Steven, Christopher, and Amanda.

Bobbie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various callings as well as supporting Allen as Bishop and Stake President. Allen and Bobbie received a call to serve as Mission President and companion in the newly created Texas Houston East Mission from 1990 to 1993. They loved their time in Texas, the people in Texas, and their missionaries. After their mission, Allen and Bobbie moved back to Beaver where they worked as ordinance workers in the St. George Temple. Allen unexpectedly passed in May 1995 and Bobbie remained in Beaver to be close to family.

Bobbie was very friendly and loved visiting with people. She loved music. She played the piano and she learned to play the organ for church services. Bobbie loved to read, especially children’s books. She would lend her books out to her grandchildren and people in Beaver. In her early years, she did a lot of knitting sweaters and sewing dresses for her daughters.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Bertha Dalton, her brother Fred Dalton, and her husband and the love of her life, Allen Farnsworth. Bobbie is survived by her brother Paul (Lana) Dalton, her sister-in- law JoAnn Dalton, her six children and their spouses, Jan (Ray) Richards, Julie (Wendell) Beck, Bonnie (Chad) Campbell, Steven (Wendy) Farnsworth, Chris (Melanie) Farnsworth, Amanda (Doug) Riley, 27 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 15^th 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Beaver First Ward Building (15 North 100 West, Beaver, UT).

A public viewing will be held Friday, April 14^th 2023 at the Southern Utah Mortuary, 195 North 200 West from 6:00-7:30 PM, with a private family viewing from 7:30-8:30 PM.

A private family viewing will be held Saturday, April 15^th 2023 from 8:00-9:00AM. An additional public viewing will be held immediately before the funeral from 9:00-10:30 AM.

Funeral services will be streamed live at :

https://mortuary.org/obituaries/barbara-farnsworth

Interment will take place April 15^th 2023, at Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah, following the funeral service.

At Bobbie’s request, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Missionary or Humanitarian Aid funds.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Kenneth Robert Taylor, or Bob as he was known by friends and family, passed away peacefully in his home on March 23, 2023, at the age of 85. Bob was born June 30, 1937, in Alhambra, California, the first child of Kenneth Leroy and Martha Green Taylor. He had a happy childhood growing up in California and graduated from Citrus High School in Glendora.

Bob served a two-year mission in Argentina for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon completion of his mission, he enrolled at ASU and earned a bachelor’s degree in construction. He later earned his MBA from there as well.

Bob enjoyed his career in construction as a field engineer and project manager for several large construction companies that took him to many states in the U.S. as well as to Brazil. Bob spoke both Spanish and Portuguese.

He and his wife Margie Anne loved dogs and had many special ones throughout the years.

Bob was a kind, gentle man who loved to laugh, write stories, and sing songs. He loved working in the Temple. He loved his beloved wife Margie Anne, his family, and all of his special ward friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his precious Margie Anne and his parents.

He is survived by siblings Kay Claridge, Laurie (Gordon) Haueter, Greg (Shanna) Taylor, and many loving nieces and nephews.

His family wishes to thank the caregivers who took such special care of him in his home during his last years.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

David Melvin Smith was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 11, 1948 and passed away in Chandler, AZ on March 26, 2023 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Lorraine Smith, as well as their granddaughter, Sophie DeTemple. He is survived by his wife, Jean Alldredge Smith, their four children; Andrew (Lisa), Daniel, Deborah (Gavin), and Matthew (Melanie) as well as seven of their eight grandchildren. He is the oldest of five children and is survived by all; Donald, Kenneth, Janice, and Gary. He grew up in Globe and Miami, AZ where he attended school until as a teenager they moved to Mesa, AZ. He served in the New England states mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Jean on June 27, 1974, and got his teaching degree from ASU. He taught math and science in Mesa Public Schools until he retired. He later became the executive director of an alternative organization independent of standard teacher unions. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, helping many boys advance through the rank of Eagle. He was also very patriotic, having a profound respect for the Founding Fathers and all they did to establish our great country.

Viewing will be Friday March 31st 6pm to 8pm Pueblo Stake Center. 2334 E Pueblo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 Funeral will be Saturday April 1st at 9:30am to 11am Pueblo Stake Center. 2334 E Pueblo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 Burial will be Saturday April 1st at 11:30am Mesa Cemetery. 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201. For those who would like to live stream the service, https://youtube.com/live/cLoFaTdrrpI?feature=share

Flowers may be sent to Bunker Family mortuary.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Funeral Services Streaming via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99601696591?pwd=cS9OMU9RRWJ5b0xrc1hIZGhuYW9YUT09

Stuart Arvon Scow, age 66, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Laurie, on Thursday, March 9^th, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona due to complications from cancer. He resided in Ahwatukee, Arizona.

Stuart was born in Provo, Utah on January 10^th, 1957, to Ted Justesen Scow and Joy Marlene Oakley Scow. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Tempe, Arizona. Stuart was a bright, inquisitive, and loving child. He was always strong physically, mentally, and spiritually. Stuart was an exceptional athlete, competing in track and field, wrestling, basketball, and football. He loved music, sang in choirs and musical performances, and played the tuba. Stuart’s favorite instruments to listen to were the cello and the organ.

Stuart was an Eagle Scout and loved to have fun without ever drinking, using drugs, or getting into trouble. He was a hard worker and began intensive manual labor at an early age in his father’s cotton fields. He worked construction during his summer breaks, earning money to pay his own way to serve as a missionary when he turned 19 years old. Stuart graduated from Tempe High School in 1975. Due to his talent as a football player, Stuart was offered multiple full-ride scholarships all over the United States. He declined them all with the desire to serve the Lord and his fellow man as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He accepted a call to serve in the Johannesburg South Africa Mission in 1976. Serving others and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ changed his life.

After serving for two years, he returned home. Again, he was offered college football scholarships. Yet again, he turned them down, choosing instead to focus his life on excelling academically while pursuing his education in the nuclear engineering field. He began his education at Mesa Community College. Soon thereafter, he married Lisa Renee Sims on April 11^th, 1979. Stuart continued his education at the School of Engineering at Arizona State University. Then, he attended Brigham Young University, completing his Bachelor’s degree in 1982.

Stuart began his career with Bechtel Power Corporation in California. He then advanced to more challenging work at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Kansas. He transferred to Georgia to work as a construction and start-up engineer at the Plant Vogtle Generating Station. At this point, he moved from commercial nuclear enterprise to military nuclear production. He resigned from Bechtel Power to work at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Plant in South Carolina. In November 1990, Stuart jumped at the opportunity to return back home to Arizona. He accepted an offer to work as a Senior Engineer with the Arizona Public Service Company at Palo Verde. He continued a long and rewarding career at Palo Verde for nearly thirty-three years.

Stuart’s marriage ended in divorce in 1998; however, three beautiful children had been born from that union: Jason, Jordan, and Ambria. Being a single father was demanding, but he loved his children and devoted himself to them. He found fulfillment and joy in spending time with them, all the while serving in various Church positions and excelling in his career.

In December 2007, Stuart met the love of his life, Laurie Call. She brought with her four amazing children: Jessica, Jamison, Marissa, and Mikayla. He fell in love with Laurie and her children quickly. Stuart and Laurie were married on May 9^th, 2008. At this time, all of their children were adults, except eight-year-old Mikayla. Stuart raised her as his own and legally adopted her. Stuart was also blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren. He had a unique way of making each one feel special and loved.

Stuart was accomplished at any task he set out to do. He was the ultimate DIYer, specializing in everything from electrical wiring to home renovations, even irrigation systems. He was also an excellent auto-mechanic. Stuart loved to travel with his adventure-seeking companion. They explored six continents together.

Stuart was a stoic man. He was soft-spoken and a gentle giant. He never sought out attention or praise, quietly earning the respect of all who knew him. Stuart’s faith and integrity were unwavering. He acknowledged the hand of the Lord in all things and frequently and fervently declared, “Every day is a gift.” Nearing the end of his life, he found unparalleled strength and comfort in the knowledge that he would soon return to his Heavenly Home.

Stuart is survived by his dearly beloved wife Laurie, his children: Jason Scow, Jordan (Erin) Scow, Ambria (Mark) Garcia, Jessica Jones, Jamison Jones, Marissa (Scott) Vleeschouwer, and Mikayla (Samuel) Scow-Reynolds, grandchildren: Jacob and Ava Vaita, Isaac and Sammy Garcia, and Addison, Logan, Morgan, and Gannon Scow, his mother, Joy Marlene Oakley Scow, siblings: Stanton (Susan) Scow, Brian (Nancy) Scow, Bradley (Sue) Scow, Michele (Michael) Markham, Michael (Julie) Scow, and Shaun (Afton) Scow, many nieces and nephews, and other family members. Stuart was preceded in death by his father, Ted Justesen Scow.

Stuart is now free from cancer and the complexities of this world as he begins his greatest adventure into eternity. God be with him ‘til we meet again.

Family requests floral sympathies be sent directly to Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1^st, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4525 E. Knox Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85044.

Viewing: 10:30 – 11:15 am. Funeral: 11:30 am followed immediately by a luncheon.

Internment will be at 4 pm at the Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 S Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85206.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Phyllis (Schafer) Cady, 73, passed away on March 17, 2023, in Apache Junction, Arizona. Phyllis was a mother, a grandmother, a talented musician, a two-time cancer survivor and a beloved nurse.

Born on October 7, 1949, in Red Wing, MN, she grew up in Mazeppa, MN, with her parents J Gilbert and Doris (Atkinson) Schafer, and her two sisters. When she graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1967, she had dreams of joining the Peace Corps. She instead went on to attend Rochester Junior College, where she met her future husband. She then went to Mankato State College and Brown Institute, ultimately earning a degree as Radio Operator, First Class.

On June 13, 1970, she married James Michael Cady at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mazeppa, MN. After moving to Red Wing, MN, she worked a variety of jobs before starting a family. In 1975 she gave birth to a daughter who died in infancy due to a heart condition. Afraid to risk another infant loss, they adopted a daughter, which was followed by Phyllis then giving birth to a second daughter and a son.

Managing three kids and a household required a lot of dedication and yet as her children reached their teens, Phyllis sought a new challenge and returned to college to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing from Rochester Community College in 1995. She worked as a nurse in several hospitals in Zumbrota and Red Wing before retiring in 2017. She survived breast cancer in her 40s due to a well-timed mammogram and colon cancer in her 60s.

In February 2018, she moved to Apache Junction, Arizona, to enjoy the dry desert air and, among other things, peruse the wares at the Mesa Flea Market. Throughout her life she remained a talented singer, pianist, and organist, playing at church, weddings, and funerals. She was also a talented typist, computer operator, radio operator and was skilled at remembering names, dates, and faces.

Survived by her spouse James (Jim) Michael (Mike) Cady of Apache Junction, AZ; daughters Jennifer Berggren of Apache Junction, AZ, and Emily (Simon) Stauffer of Pfaeffikon, Switzerland; son Matthew of Saint Paul, MN; as well as her 6 grandchildren: Nick, Avery, Lauren, Athena, Layla, and Louis. In addition, she is also survived by her sisters Janet Sibley of Stewartville, MN, and Carol (Duane) Hofschulte of Mazeppa, MN; her brothers-in-law Patrick (Patty) Cady of Maple Plain, MN, and Timothy Cady of Buffalo, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved infant daughter, Holly Ann; her brother-in-law Richard Sibley; and sister-in-law Mary Cady.

While she loved her living children, she longed for the day she could reunite with her firstborn, Holly Ann, who died only 5 days after birth.

Mom now paints rainbows in the skies to remind her grandkids that she’s watching over us all.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am on March 30, 2023, at St. George’s Catholic Church in Apache Junction, AZ. A celebration of life service will be held in the summer of 2024 in Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support (nationalshare.org) or towards breast cancer research.

David Wayne Skousen, age 66, was peacefully called home Sunday March 19th 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.

There to meet him with loving arms were his father Peter John Skousen and his mother Mary Louise Peel. Left to carry on his traditions are his 5 children; sons, David Skousen (Kylee), Spencer Skousen (Christina), Ezra Skousen and Adam Skousen; daughter Amy (Charlie) Tulikihakau , Brothers; Kay (Charlyn), Lynn (Sheri) sisters; Jeanette (Barry) and Marilyn (Max). His legacy will be continued through his 15 grandchildren.

David attended Mesa public schools and graduated from ASU.

David was retired and led a happy fulfilling life, he honorably served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 2 years in Bolivia. David also held many callings and leadership positions throughout his lifetime in the church.

David loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his family.  He loved to show support and be at as many events and activities as he could for his children and grandchildren. He loved to travel, he loved it not only for the destinations but more importantly the beautiful journey that it took to get there and who he was with. He always had a camera and was ready to take any number of random pictures at any time. To him everything had beauty and he saw it; not only in nature but in people as well. He loved to laugh and tell dad jokes. He loved to try new and different cuisines, and spending time in Rocky Point Mexico with his family. He will be extremely missed by all.

The viewing visitation will be held Monday March 27th 6pm to 8pm,

Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, Arizona 85201

The funeral services will be Tuesday March 28th
10am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mesa East Stake Center
2228 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85213

Internment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery
1212 N. Center St.
Mesa, Arizona 85201

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

To join the funeral service online, you may follow this link:    https://zoom.us/j/97545460088?pwd=emlrR3dWTmVXRk5CbjUwVy9FWEl5QT09

Pauline Udall Perkinson 1935-2023

Pauline (Pauli) Udall Perkinson, 87, passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2023, surrounded by her 7 children and their spouses.

On May 11, 1935, Pauli was welcomed into this world in Phoenix, Arizona, by her loving parents, Leah Smith and John Hunt Udall, and ten wonderful brothers and sisters. Pauli attended North High School where she loved participating in Student Council. From 1953-1957, she attended Arizona State College (ASU), where she met her true love and future husband, W. Bradford (Brad) Perkinson. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and later taught school at Pomona Elementary in California.

Pauli and Brad celebrated their 63^rd anniversary just before Brad’s passing in July 2021. She greatly missed her sweetheart during the last months of her mortal life.

Pauli was an incredible example of Christlike living. She dearly loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pauli led many to the Savior through her simple and anonymous acts of kindness. She also served in many Church callings throughout her life, including Relief Society President and full-time missionary with her sweetheart in Washington, D.C.

Pauli’s greatest love and desire, however, was to love and serve those who needed her most. She loved to see and spend time with her 7 children, 40 grandchildren, and 86 great grandchildren, all of whom were at the top of her service list.

Pauli is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Brad; her parents and her 5 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her 7 children, John ( Verna), Scott ( Suzy), Lisa Blair (Wendell), Amy Kerr (Todd), David (Suzie), Jenet Knight (Greg), and Julia Williams (Todd); 40 grandchildren; and 86 great grandchildren (with another 4 great grandchildren on the way).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 6-8 pm at the Citrus Heights Stake Center, located at 2549 N. 32^nd Street in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held the following morning on March 31, 2021, at 11 am at the same location after further visitation from 10-10:45 am. Bunker Mortuary will assist the family with arrangements and services, for which the Perkinson Family is very grateful. The family also expresses special thanks to our wonderful friends at Acoya Assisted Living, Hospice of the West, and Advanced Healthcare. Pauli loved to order flowers from Crismons to send for so many of Life’s occasions.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Karl J Alder, born January 24 1943 in Logan UT, passed away on Tuesday, March 21 2023, at the age of 80 in Queen Creek AZ.

The youngest of 11, Karl was born to a prominent farming family of Providence, UT. He graduated from South Cache High School (Hyrum, UT) in 1961, continuing on to earn a BS in Agricultural Economics (1970) and Masters of Accounting (‘71) from Utah State University. He met and married his wife, Claudia in 1970, and they were sealed in the LDS temple in Logan UT. He worked as a CPA, primarily in Montpelier ID from 1976-’86, then in Mesa AZ until his retirement in 2012. He served the LDS church as a missionary in Florida (1963-’65), and later as a bishopric counselor, and young-men’s president. He loved to cook, and was known in his church for his dutch-oven and camp cooking. He also loved western art and music and performed as a folk singer in his youth.

Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Estella (Johnson) Alder, siblings, Orma Jean (Alder) & Fellger Johnson, Tyra (Alder) & Duard Chugg, Howard Richardson, Ferd Alder, Paul & Norma (G) Alder, Alan & Jean (McKenzie) Alder, Orlo Alder, and Gerald Alder, and daughter-in-law Martha (Acosta) Alder. Karl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Claudia (Gittens) and children Daune (Alder) & Alejandro Flores, Karl Lance Alder, Travis Alder, Chad & Bridgett (Brummer) Alder, and Launie (Alder) & Alexander Ray, 9 grandchildren, Alexy Flores, Espi (Flores) & Layne Roshay, Paisen Alder, Lilly Alder, Sophia Alder, Conrad Alder, Oliver Alder, Daren Ray, Melina Ray, 2 great-grandchildren, Ashe Roshay & Ivy Roshay, and siblings Drew (Alder) Richardson, Liane (Bertosh) Alder, Dixie (Alder) & Devon Doney, Sandra (Cottle) Alder, Gloria (Alder) & Kent Olsen.

Funeral services are Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11 AM, preceded by visitation at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain Vista Ward at 6655 E Preston St. Mesa.

You may follow this link to join in the service: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87161972819?pwd=RHREYjJqUjh5NXBSdG5EUjExZDZrQT09 

Meeting ID: 871 6197 2819
Passcode: 736536

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Zoom broadcast of the funeral : https://zoom.us/j/ Meeting ID: 96832423104

Our talented, artistic, spunky, always showing love for everyone, health nut, and faithful mother, Daisy Emeline Bigelow Norton passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Gilbert, Arizona at the age of 97.

Daisy was born in Jerome, Arizona on July 16, 1925, to Parley LeRoy Bigelow and Esther Grace Ray. She was the fifth of twelve children and grew up in the Verde Valley, Cottonwood, Mesa, and Eagar areas.

At the age of 16 Daisy met and fell in love with Silas Elbert Norton and they were married on March 24, 1942, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They lived in Fort Huachuca while he worked for the Army until he was drafted to fight overseas in WWII. During this time Daisy had two sons, Silas Parley Norton and Rush Bigelow Norton. At the age of 19 Daisy was left a widow when Silas was killed in France on January 15, 1945. Through much trial and heartache, she learned to endure and enjoy life, happy with the simple things.

On September 12, 1952, Daisy married Lawrence Norton who was Silas’s uncle. He was a widower with three daughters, Theresa, Mary and Yvonne. Combining their family of five was an adventure for sure and they added to the fun by adopting three more children; Steven, Jamie and Joye. They lived in Eagar until 1976 when they moved to Mesa, Az.

Daisy loved to draw and was an exceptional artist in many media: including oil, water, pastel painting, china painting, sculpting, and doll making. Her family and friends have been honored to own her various works as she was very giving with her talents.

Daisy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings throughout her life. In her later years she enjoyed indexing, doing temple work, and family history.

In Eagar, she taught Kindergarten and 8^th Grade Art. After she moved to Mesa Daisy worked for Loveall Plumbing as a secretary and as a caregiver for elderly people. It was during this time at age 54, she “got busy” and took her GED test and received her certificate of graduation.  Later on, she worked for her nephew Lynn Bigelow painting animals that she sculpted, and he cast.

After Lawrence passed, Daisy continued with her art until she was past 95 years old. She loved to read, do word search puzzles, read, crochet “cuddle blankets” for her friends and family, and did we mention she liked to read! Many times, she would read far into the night. But most importantly she loved her family and her friends. Spending time with them was her delight as well as theirs.

Daisy is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Silas Norton and Lawrence Norton, her brothers Edwin, Gilbert, Lynn, Simeon, Vernon, Wade and Larry her sisters Violet, Iris, and Calla Lilly. Also, her son Silas Parley Norton, daughters Theresa Goin and Yvonne Bigelow.

She is survived by her children Rush (Nancy) Norton, Mary Jepson, Steven Norton, Joye Norton (Larry Velasquez) all of Mesa, James (Sheri) Norton of San Tan Valley and one brother, Delmar (Sabina) Bigelow of Sandy, Utah. Her posterity includes 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 129 Great grandchildren, 99 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild.

Daisy’s funeral will be held on March 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 3920 E. Brown Road in Mesa. Interment will be held at the Eagar, Arizona Cemetery Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Husband, father and retired elementary school teacher, Michael D. Alldredge returned to the presence of his loving father in Heaven on the morning of March 21, 2023 at the age of 70 at Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home, Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, Arizona.

Mike was born on November 02, 1952 and was the first of four children to parents David Evans Alldredge and Marlene Hamblin in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was raised in the heart of Mesa and graduated from McClintock High School in 1971. Mike grew up and was a very devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a very personal and deep relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ and he loved in his spare time studying and writing notes about the gospel and scriptures. His family would often comment and joke about the length and depth of Mike’s family prayers, but each and every prayer that Mike gave was heartfelt and personal to him. Mike served a two year mission for the church in the Texas North mission based in Dallas. Mike loved his mission- he loved teaching and sharing the knowledge he had of the gospel.

After serving his mission, Mike lived the bachelor life for several years playing sports (baseball and football), spending time and making life-long memories with family and friends. He finally made the decision that he needed to find a companion and was introduced to his church home teaching companion’s sister, Tana Nielson. Mike and Tana were married on December 09, 1989 and were blessed with 2 daughters, Alicia and Amy.

Mike worked in the construction field, plastering pools for years until he made the decision to go to college to complete a degree. Mike earned his education degree at ASU in May of 1996 and completed his Masters at NAU in December of 2002. Mike began his teaching career teaching junior high on the Indian reservation in Sacaton, Arizona. He loved the students and staff he worked with in Sacaton and often spoke of the love he had for the people there. Mike began teaching in the Gilbert, Arizona school district in 2001 teaching 6th grade and that is where he remained for the entirety of his career. Mike was the best version of himself in the classroom and was a very devoted teacher. On one occasion that his daughters often reminded him about, Mike’s two daughters went to his classroom on his birthday during the school day to take donuts to his class. When they walked into the classroom, Mike grabbed a chair, stood on top of it and led his class in singing while he also belted out the happy birthday song to himself. This was a side of their dad his daughters had not seen before and did not let him forget.

Not many people knew because it wasn’t something that Mike shared other than at home or on certain occasions, but he had an incredible singing voice and loved to aggravate his daughters first thing in the morning with his loud, cheerful singing. The things that Mike’s closest family and friends love and remember most about Mike are his homemade bean burritos, biscuits & gravy, and his love and passion for discussing politics and religion, his jeep rides, his gardening, his love and knowledge of proper gun handling, and his love of movies and food.

Mike was preceded in death by his beloved Grandma Thora, whom he often spoke of and deeply loved, and was also preceded by both his parents. Mike is survived by his wife- Tana, his two daughters- Alicia and Amy, his son-in-law- Jourdan, his three grandchildren- Lily, Parker and Dawson, and his three younger siblings- Dennis, Leigh ann, and Leslie.

Mike’s memorial service visitation will begin at 9:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints located at 1345 E University Dr. in Mesa, Az 85203 and will be followed by a funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM. Mike will then be placed to rest at the City of Mesa Cemetery following the funeral service.

Special thanks to the nurses and caretakers at Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home for taking special care of Mike, and his wife, and making Mike’s final moments in this life a peaceful and spiritual experience.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Livestreaming Services – https://youtube.com/live/_d5kquyv-fs?feature=share 

Janice Sharon Blake Strauss, beloved mom and grandmother, passed away on March 19, 2023, at the age of 76.

Janice is survived by her children, Roxie Heussner (Matt), Heather Larsen (Lance), and William Strauss (Brooke), her grandchildren, Halen Heussner (Madi), Reagan Russell (KJ), Halle Heussner, Crew Larsen, Case Larsen, Brody Heussner, Blake Strauss, Kali Strauss, Colt Larsen, Kinley Larsen, Wyatt Strauss, and Lenin Strauss and her sister, Tami Johnston (Coy).

She enjoyed a heavenly reunion with her parents Lloyd and Hazel Blake and her siblings Gary Blake, Richard Blake, and Yvonne Burch.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Burley, Idaho, Jan dedicated her life to serving her community, her family, and her Heavenly Father. She earned a bachelors and masters degree from Arizona State University.  She joined the police force in her early 20s and quickly rose through the ranks to become the first female chief of police in the City of Mesa’s history. Her commitment to public safety and her unwavering dedication to her colleagues earned her the respect and admiration of all who worked with her.  Jan’s contributions to law enforcement were numerous and significant. She was a strong advocate for community policing and worked tirelessly to build bridges between law enforcement and the communities they served. She was also a fierce proponent of diversity and worked to ensure that the police force reflected the diverse makeup of the city.

Despite her busy career, she served faithfully in her church callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also served a church mission in the Arizona service mission.

Jan always made time for her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished spending time with her loved ones.  If you ask any of her grandchildren who her favorite grandchild is, they will each be certain when they answer, “me”!  She spent her evenings and weekends attending as many of their events, games, and concerts as time would allow.  She spent every Sunday preparing elaborate meals for her family, always making extra so there were leftovers.  Sunday evenings at Grandma’s house were a cherished time, where cousins became best friends.

We take comfort in knowing she lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to all she held dear.  Her legacy will continue to inspire and motivate all who knew her and her memory will be cherished forever.  We know heaven is real and cannot wait to be together again someday.  Until we meet again, we’ll take it from here. We love you most!

Please join us to celebrate the life of this amazing woman.

Viewing:
Friday, March 24, 2023
5 PM to 8 PM

Saturday, March 25, 2023
10 AM to 10:45 AM

Funeral:
Saturday, March 25, 2023
11 AM

The viewing and funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at
3580 E. Houston Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234.

Escorted procession to follow to The City of Mesa Cemetery.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Vincent, 46, passed away peacefully in Avondale, AZ surrounded by loved ones.

He was born to Marlin and Rhonda Mallahan on June 1^st, 1976 in Provo, UT.

He spent his childhood in Saint Johns, AZ and spent his teenage years in Page, AZ where he graduated high school. In 1998 he welcomed his first and only child Ryan Mallahan and resided in Tucson AZ for many years. Vincent then relocated to Page, AZ where he worked at the Salt River Project Navajo Generation Station until its decommission.  While in Page he met his girlfriend Alicia Freeman. They cared for her niece Dorothy, whom Vincent loved very much. He was transferred to the Gila River Power Station and resided in Buckeye, AZ until his untimely passing.

Vincent was very mechanically inclined, cheerful and humorous. He like to work on cars and attended car shows and sporting events. His favorite team was the Arizona Cardinals. He loved to play and rough house with kids of the family.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Mallahan of Tucson, AZ, his parents, Rhonda and Marlin Mallahan of Phoenix, AZ and his siblings, Jasen Mallahan, Cresta Mannie (Dustin), Dana Mallahan-Canty  (Jered), Christopher Mallahan (LaDonna) and Shawn Mallahan (Hadley), as well as 10 nieces and nephews.

Vincent was Bit’ahnii and born for the Ashįįhi clan. His maternal grandfather was Táchii’nii  and paternal grandfather was Tábaahi.

A Celebration of Life will held at the Bunkers Garden Chapel in Mesa, AZ on March 28^th , 2023 at 11AM, viewing will be at 10am. Place of interment will be held in Crystal, NM on March, 29^th, 2023 on the Mallahan Family Plot at 11AM .

To donate for Vincent’s funeral expenses:

America First Credit Union by Branch Walk-in or calling Member Services 1-800-999-3961

Account# 44681518

****Acct name is Cresta Mannie (Vincent’s sister)

ABA/routing # 324377516

All donations will go directly to funeral expenses.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

James Brent Garrett returned home on March 16, 2023.  He was born on August 23,1951 and was the oldest of three children born to Jim and Ercel Garrett.  He was born in Mesa, Arizona in the old Southside Hospital.

Brent led an active, happy life with a great love for family, friends, the outdoors, and much service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.  He served a mission in the England Central Mission.

He is survived by his Wife-Nancy Combs Garrett; Son-Alan Brent and his wife Lindsey Eve Garrett- Grandchildren: Samantha Eve, Cooper James, Caleb Alan, Logan Jack, and Luke Samuel Garrett; Son-Cody Combs and his wife Camille Lauren Garrett- Granddaughter: Ames Alex Garrett; and two sisters: Valerie Garrett Biggs and Debra Garrett Farris.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Aimee Nicole Garrett and his parents: James Bellamy and Ercel Knight Garrett.  Services for Brent will be held on Friday, March 24,2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints building located at 2334 E. Pueblo Ave.  Mesa, Arizona 85204.  Services will begin at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00-10:45 am.

For those who wish to stream the live service : https://zoom.us/j/92913322948?pwd=eHJKWkZHYjJNclQxVnE3VjNPVndHdz09

Arrangements by Bunker Family Funeral Home – Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way  Mesa, Arizona  85201.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Humanitarian Fund.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

David Thomas Adams, 83, passed away on March 14, 2023 after a decade-plus battle with Parkinsons. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Sylvia Adams; his older brother, Gary; and his grandson, John. He is survived by his younger sisters, Betty and Connie; his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Adams; his seven children (Scott, Janet, Shauna, Joanie, Kirk, Lane, and James) and 35 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

David was born on June 26, 1939 in the Lehi area of Mesa, Arizona. He recalled riding his horse to class at Lehi Elementary, and Sunday afternoons in Lehi when family gathered at their home for homemade hand-cranked ice cream. He remained a big fan of near daily ice cream until his final days.

At the age of 14 the family moved to Coolidge, Arizona where David graduated from Coolidge High School. Following high school he served in the National Guard (where he earned recognition for his marksmanship)  prior to serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the British Isles Mission. David remained a devoted member of the church throughout his life and found his greatest joy when surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25th at 10:30am at the Lazona Ward Building located at 1345 E. University Mesa, Arizona. The family will host a visitation on Friday March 24th from 6-8pm at Bunkers Mortuary located at 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, Arizona. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinsons therapy facility https://rocksteadymesa.com/ are appreciated.

You may also stream the service if you cannot attend in person. https://youtube.com/live/Z5jOW4aOVZE?feature=share

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

For those who would like to attend the service virtually: https://youtube.com/live/rPTAfMetkfg?feature=share

Barbara Ann Pullen, 82 passed away March 14, 2023 in Mesa Arizona.

Barbara was born October 13, 1940, in Mesa, Arizona to Arch Laurence and Lena Mae Sorden. Barbara was a homemaker and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. She led a very active life filled with family, church and friends. She loved to keep busy volunteering and visiting the Temple, spending time with family, studying scriptures, writing in her journal and of course going on her daily walk. Barbara loved to play sports from softball, basketball, volleyball, snow skiing and even competed in diving – but her absolute favorite activity was dancing. She would dance to any kind of music, grabbing anyone nearby to join her. Coming from a musically talented family, she absolutely loved watching her siblings play and sing on stage especially in her brother Bobby’s night club. Barbara loved playing board games and cards and when that competitive Sorden blood kicked in, not even her grandkids had a chance.

Barbara is survived by her children Richard J. (Michelle) Kudlicki, Daniel (Anne Marie) Kudlicki, Deena (William) Moffat, Dorine (Kurt) Neeley and Ashley (Dallin) Bradley, her 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, her brothers Leon, Larry & Jerry Sorden and sister Carol Watson. Barbara is preceded in death by husband Larry Pullen, grandchildren Richard J. Kudlicki Jr, Tristian Maxwell and siblings Doris, Bobby, Ricky and Kathy.

Funeral services will be held

Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 am at the LDS Stake Center located at 925 N. Harris, Mesa. 

Viewing and visitation for friends and family to be held that morning from 9:00 – 10:45 at the same address.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.