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Regretfully, Judy Thomas Williams, 86, quietly passed away in her home in Mesa, AZ, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with her family close by.

Judy took great joy in being both a wife and mother. She was married to Robert C. Williams for 53 years and following his death was married to Berry C. Dunham for 10 years. Judy loved spending time on the beach, enjoying wine, playing cards, and spending time with her family and sorority sisters. 

Judy was predeceased by her parents Evert and Dorthy, sister Jewel Thomas (infant), brother; Duane Thomas, all of Mitchell, NE.  Sister Janet Custer of Columbus, NE, and first husband, Robert Williams.  She is survived by her husband Berry Dunham and five children.  Mark (& Kerri) Williams of Aurora, CO, Stuart (& Carolyn) Williams of Mesa, AZ, Michael (& Carrie) Stevens of Ecuador, Laura (& Steven) Leonard of Springfield, IL, Cheryl (& Will) Dunham (Mesa,Az).  She was blessed with sixteen (16) grandchildren and five (5) great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held May 15th, 2022, at 12:30 pm at Sun Valley Community Church, Chapel Building H, 6101 S. River Dr. Tempe Arizona, 85283. Fellowship and light lunch afterwards in the Maricopa room at Apache Wells Community Center, 2215 N 56th street, Mesa, AZ 85215.  

Internment will take place on June 18th, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill, NE. Fellowship and lunch will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Jackson ct. Morrill, NE.

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Connie Brown Welker passed away on April 25, 2022 at the age of 89. Connie was born on October 24, 1932 in Mesa, Arizona to loving parents John Brown and Lillie Fish Brown. She lived in Mesa all of her life. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Rene Welker, and daughter Angela.

Connie graduated from her beloved Mesa High School in 1950 and the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Later that same year she was sealed to her eternal companion Dale in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They were blessed to have 5 children: Angela (deceased), Jeffery Dale Welker (Cindy), Gregory Scott Welker, Wendi Sunderhaus (Herb), Amy Williams (Kurt).

Connie spent the better part of her life working as a homemaker and serving faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her greatest happiness was found with her husband, children, 11 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She knew each one of them well and they all adored her. Connie’s life was spent in the service of her Heavenly Father, her family, and the friends she loved. She leaves a legacy of Christ-like love and unwavering faith.

A visitation for friends and family will be held Wednesday evening, May 4th, from 6-8 PM at the Bunker Family Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa. All are welcome.

A graveside service will be held Thursday morning, May 5th, at 10 AM, at the Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N Center Street.

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Dorothy Farnsworth Gibbons passed away on January 2, 2022 in her home in Mesa, AZ, at the age of 69. She was born in McNary, AZ on May 12, 1952 to Dale Farnsworth and Pearl Skousen.

Dorothy had a love for genealogy and spent many hours researching and helping others to find their ancestors. She served a mission on the Navajo reservation for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and developed a great love for the people and native culture. In her later years Dorothy loved serving in the Gilbert temple where she often helped in the baptistry.

She was preceded in life by her parents and her brother Jerry Farnsworth. Dorothy is survived by her brothers; Richard Farnsworth, Melvyn Farnsworth, Robert Farnsworth, her sister, Nancy Zuefelt, her daughters; Sarah Neel, Rebecca (Becky) Hermosillo, Melissa Sevey, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 at the Snowflake Arizona Cemetery, followed by a memorial birthday celebration.

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Lee Edwin Canady left this earth for his heavenly home on April 21, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, at Seven Haven II Assisted Living, Mesa, Arizona. He was born to Clarence Arlington and Celeste Monica Canady on February 22, 1935, in Kearney, Nebraska. After graduating from David City High School, he worked on a farm until enlisting in the US Army. He served honorably from 1954-1957.  Upon discharge from the Army, he was employed by Western Electric in El Paso, Texas at the White Sands Missile test site where he was a technician working with the Nike Missile System.

Lee was transferred to various sites across the US to upgrade Nike Missile guidance and control systems. While assigned in Burlington, NC, he met and married Mary Margaret Taylor.  Subsequently, he volunteered for a one-year accompanied Tour of Duty on Kwajalein Atoll, in the Pacific. He volunteered for a six-month extension because he and Mary enjoyed the work and environment.

Upon completion of his 18-month assignment on Kwajalein, Lee and Mary lived and worked in El Paso, Texas, and Colorado Springs, Colorado before moving to Batavia. Illinois, where Lee worked until his retirement. He was a member of the Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 139 and rose to the honored station of Past Master after his service as Grand Master in 1988-89. Lee and Mary enjoyed camping and traveling all over the US with the Red Dale Camping Club. Lee also enjoyed researching his family’s genealogy.

Lee and Mary lived in Illinois for 25 years and traveled to Mesa, Arizona as “snowbirds” until 2003 when they purchased a home in Citrus Gardens in Mesa. There, Lee was active in the Apache Masonic Lodge No. 69, serving as the Office of Outer Guard.  He was an accomplished wood worker, making the cabinets in their home, and he enjoyed his 15 years as President of the Citrus Gardens Wood Shop.

Mary preceded his death in October 2021. He is survived by his brother, Paul Canady (Karen) of SC; his Aunt Phyllis Hewitt of AZ; nieces Sheryl Tennant (Rob) of NC and Shawn Gamble (John) of SC; nephew Scott Canady of OH; cousins Holly Erickson (Jo Abel) of AZ, Carol Anderson of NE, and Marvin Tuffs (Donna Anderson) of CA; and his best friends Roy and Jani Ehlers of AZ. Those who knew and loved Lee will miss his charm and characteristic wit that made us laugh and enjoy being around him.

Memorials are suggested to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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John Robert Ellingson (Jr.) passed away April 21, 2022 at his home in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 78. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 28, 1943 to John and Barbara (Gardner) Ellingson, he grew up in Tempe and moved to Mesa fourteen years after marrying Carma Lee Call. He lived the rest of his life in Mesa where they raised six children: J. R., David (Auburn Payne), Robert (Corinne Featherstone), Spencer (Kristi Borland), Matthew (Lara Salmon), and Caralee (Spencer Alldredge). He has twenty-two grandchildren and five siblings: Barbara Kempton (Robert), Betty Jarvis (Harley), Jay (Melody), Mons (Sally), and Mark (Marlene).

John met Carma Lee in December of 1965 and never asked another girl out after their first date. It was love at first sight for both of them and they were married on July 26, 1966 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. His family was the great joy of his life, along with his testimony of Jesus Christ. John’s faith was unwavering and the motivating factor in his life. He served two and one-half years as a missionary in Mexico for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

John’s faith guided his decisions and made him the optimistic person he was. Totally others oriented, service was John’s hobby. He was happiest when he was making others happy and believed service was the best way to show his love of Christ. He was constantly serving others at home, church, or in the community. Active in Boy Scouts, he earned the Eagle Rank and served in that organization over a dozen years. He served in the community as a neighborhood watch leader and precinct committeeman for a dozen years. John served in many leadership positions at church and as a Temple worker. Along with Carma Lee, he served for years at the Family History Center in Mesa.

John could fix anything, was very creative, and a problem solver. He had a positive “can do” attitude that was reflected in his daily actions. He graduated from ASU and eventually started his own construction company. He was the project manager during the development of Val Vista Lakes. He also owned Cart Masters, a multi-state service company and Four Square Property Care, a landscape business.

John loved nature; his favorite vacation was going somewhere he could enjoy the majesty of God’s creations. John loved traveling with Carma Lee. Together they visited many countries and almost every state. He loved the United States and believed it was founded under God’s inspiration. He had no doubt that life was eternal and frequently shared his beliefs with us, his family.

How we loved our Papa! We are thankful he passed his faith on to us. We look forward to our heavenly reunion where he will no longer have a body ravaged by Parkinson’s Disease. We thank Papa for his happy, optimistic attitude, despite great challenges. We thank him for his legacy of being grateful, showing love, and having faith!

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Humanitarian Aid Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services).

Visitation: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 28th at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85203.

Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 29th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1345 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203.

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Melvin Cogswell, 83, left us on April 13^th, 2022 with his family by his side.

Melvin was born August 11, 1938, in Center, Texas to Joseph and Mary Cogswell. He joined the Army at age sixteen and was stationed in Berlin, Germany where he met and married Renate Zinn on March 13, 1958. He had four children Clifford, Glen, Rhonda, and Renee. He served twenty-two years in the Army and served two tours in Vietnam. Melvin retired and moved his family to Mesa, Arizona to be near his siblings and their families. He taught ROTC at South Mountain High School and then decided to go into the petroleum business until he retired in 1994.

Melvin loved to travel with his wife family and had the opportunity to see many parts of the world. He was a lover of music and spent hours listening to several genres. Most of all he loved his family. He enjoyed hanging out with his family every opportunity he could and talk about the “old days”.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Renate Cogswell; his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Melvin will always be remembered, loved and missed.

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In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.

While the passing of Veena Mago has left our hearts with emptiness, we have years of loving memories and moments which will never be overlooked. Today we remember an individual who taught us what it meant to serve their loved ones and support their family at any cost. Veena’s care for her family & her unconditional love is the key ingredient which holds her children and family together, always and forever.

Veena Mago was born on March 2nd, 1945 in Lahore,Pakistan to parents Om Prakash Anand and Poolarani Anand. She was the jewel of her parent’s eye and the beloved sister to Anil and Arun Anand. As a middle child, Veena continuously loved and supported her family who often was a confidant and loving companion to her parents, siblings, and loved ones.

As childhood came to its closure, Veena’s adulthood flourished. She met her loving companion, Om Prakash Mago in Delhi, India. They both tied the knot with the blessings of their family and loved ones on December 7th, 1964.

While leading a new life through marriage with Om, Veena and Om welcomed a beautiful family with four wonderful children. Naresh, Mamta, Arti, and Amrish. As Om and Veena grew their loving family in Delhi, they always reminded their children the importance of being good people before anything else. Veena especially taught them what it meant
to be the glue of family and to always keep everyone together. These values were never forgotten by all four of her children and something which they carried over in their own families.

As more time progressed Veena and Om aimed to settle their children in the United States for an abundance of opportunities. Veena and Om’s family grew beautifully with Ruchira, Ruchi, Jiten, and Rajiv. Through the decades, Veena was the grandmother to 8 beautiful grandchildren, Jagrit, Yuvika, Ansh, Yagya, Hriday, Khushi, Mahima, and Tiya whom she all had a massive hand in raising and will forever remain in their hearts. The values instilled in her family will always be passed down to all the coming generations.

On this day, we are saddened by her loss, but we shall never forget her legacy, for she is responsible for 3 generations of family, who were raised with love, care, and bliss. Veena was the epitome of what it meant to be the string which holds a family in union, we hope to carry her teachings & actions and be that same string.

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Phyllis Barr Irvin, 95 passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022 in Mesa Arizona.

Phyllis was born on October 25,1926 to Miriam and George Barr in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Denver’s North High School at the age of 15, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Denver. She was an active member of the Kappa Delta Sorority and at 20 years old graduated in 1947.

The summer after graduation, Phyllis married George Stovall Irvin. They raised a family of three children. In addition to being a loving mother and supporting the family business, George Irvin Chevrolet, Phyllis was a gifted painter/artist and active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter in Denver. Her love for nature led her to start a florist business in the beautiful mountains of Gunnison, Colorado in the late 70’s through 1980s.

As evidenced by her long life, she was a strong believer in good health practices such as diet and exercise. Her favorite sport was golf of which she was a dedicated fan. Even in her final years she was giving out health advice to her loved ones and talking about promising new pro golfers with her son and grandsons.

In her later years, Phyllis enjoyed life alongside her longtime partner Carl Sheppard, often traveling between Arizona, Colorado, and Ohio. During this time, she also became very serious about her faith in God. She found great peace in the assurance of her salvation as a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her son George Jay Irvin and best friend Carl Sheppard. She is survived by her two daughters Jill McLaughlin (Denver, CO) and Janet Mills (Cassville, MO) and by her 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren whom Phyllis loved very much.

A memorial service will be held in Colorado at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Forefront Experience, a non-profit she cared about deeply. https://forefrontexperience.com/give/

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James R. Williams passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2022 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 80. Jim is survived by his beautiful wife, Ola Mae, brothers David (Karen) Williams, Steven (Mary) Williams, and Bruce (Betty) Williams, and sister-in-law Darlene Williams, and his eight children: Ladd (Janet), Wade (Kimber), Troy (Judith), Jennifer (Don), Tyler (Kristy), Jared (Christine), Porter (Karla), Julie (Brad), and fifty-one grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Garth and Verdell Williams, brother Terry Williams, sister-in-law Rachelle Williams, and his daughter Camille Williams.

Jim spent his childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah before moving to Arizona during junior high and graduated from Mesa High School in 1960. As the oldest of five boys, Jim learned to work hard and had several jobs in and out of construction as a teenager. Jim was very musical and appeared on TV playing the steel guitar as a young boy. During high school, he played lead guitar and sang in a local band.

Jim served in the New Zealand South Mission in 1961 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Once home, he met and married the love of his life, Ola Mae Tryon, on January 30, 1965, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Jim graduated from USC in 1970 with a Doctor of Dental Studies and practiced dentistry in Mesa for 32 years. Later in life, he and Ola Mae served a mission at Martin’s Cove and taught visitors all about the LDS pioneer’s trek west, square dancing, and blacksmithing. Jim was very talented in music, home building, and loved working hard and playing hard. He was often found tending his garden, singing, playing the guitar, and sharing his testimony to his children and grandchildren any time he could. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. We will miss him dearly until at last we can all be together again.

Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to a viewing, Friday, April 22, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Bunker’s Funeral Home, located at 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. The funeral will be held the following day, Saturday, April 23, at 10:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 2835 E. Des Moines St. in Mesa, with a viewing prior to the funeral service from 9:00 – 9:45am. Interment will follow at the Mesa City Cemetery. For those who would like to view the services online or remotely at 10:00am, please visit the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/97115233686

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Patricia Jean Nation, 83, lived a life of constant service to others and died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Mesa, Arizona, on April 13, 2022. She was surrounded by all seven of her children and most of her 16 grandchildren as she prepared to cross over to meet friends and family who predeceased her.

Pat was born in the small farm town of Hoven, South Dakota, on September 14, 1938. Her parents – Jerome and Patricia (Schulte) DeRouchey – had 11 children. “Sister Pat” was schooled by the nuns and aspired to be one herself as a girl. She was always caring for others, working as a nanny for local mothers at a very young age. By 12, she was working nearly full-time as a nanny of an infant. When the family moved to Rapid City, they took Pat with them to continue watching over the child. There she attended high school and had her first glimpse into “big city” life.

Her first big adventure came after high school when she packed a bag, bought a bus ticket, and traveled to California. She told the bus driver to drop her at Hollywood & Vine (the only landmark she knew.) From there she made her way to Knotts Berry Farm and stopped at the chicken diner for a quick bite and chance to plan her next move. As luck would have it, Mrs. Knotts and her husband were also from a small town in South Dakota and she was offered a job on the spot. Roommates were secured and Pat’s big, though brief, California adventure began.

She returned to South Dakota and married Keith Nation with whom she had seven children. They would eventually move to the Phoenix area in 1965 where the children were raised. Pat never met a stranger and made certain no one left her home hungry. She was a devoted mother, sister, and neighbor, often taking it upon herself to watch over widows who lived nearby. Most of all, she was a picture of resiliency, resourcefulness, and gratitude. No matter what curveballs life sent her way, Pat always made the best of the situation and repeatedly told others that she had lived a wonderful life.

Pat leaves behind her brother Vincent DeRouchey; sisters Lorraine (“Tootie”) Werdel and Jane DeRouchey; four daughters, Julie Nation, Kim Hoppens, Debra Nation, Rhonda (and Bret) Koepnick; three sons, Don Nation, John (and Shawna) Nation, James (and Shawntel) Nation; 16 grandchildren, Jazelle Nation, Erin Hoppens, Megan (and Jacob) Hartman, Briana Nation, Hunter Nation, Rick (and Danielle) Mendenhall, Amanda (and Scott) Christy, Ashley Nation, Rebecca Nation, Ella Nation, Tyler Nation, Rachel Nation, Noel (and Logan) Whetton, Sage Nation, Amber Nation, and Dean Nation; and five great grandchildren, Luke, Naomi, Rhiannan, Jayden and Caleb Mendenhall.

She was preceded in death by her partner Paul Kollar; mother Patricia (Schulte) DeRouchey; father Jerome DeRouchey; and brothers Donald DeRouchey, Carol DeRouchey, Keith DeRouchey, Michael DeRouchey, Jerome DeRouchey, David DeRouchey, and Jimmy DeRouchey.

There will be a celebration of life at the home of her oldest daughter on Saturday, 4/23, 1 p.m., at 21518 E Calle de Flores, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, where we will share fond memories and encourage one another on a continual journey to live up to her expectations that we treat everyone with kindness and see the world with a heart full of gratitude.

“She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” ~Ariana Dancu

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On April 9, 2022, a beautiful soul left us; Jutta Emma Cogswell (Kaehler), 81, passed away in her home early Saturday morning in Mesa, Arizona.  Jutta was born in Kiel, Schleswig Holstein, Germany in 1940 to Heinrich Kaehler and Elly Kaehler (Fanger).

In 1957 she met a young soldier in Germany named Richard Cogswell.  Even though they could hardly communicate, they fell in love and married in Germany in 1958 and shared 39 years together.  They had their first of two children, son Scott Cogswell was born in 1960, in Heidelberg, Germany.  Not long after they moved to the United States.   In 1969, they finally settled in Mesa, Arizona and their second child, Karen Cogswell was born in 1970.

Jutta led a happy, very active life.  She was a homemaker and mother.  She had numerous friends and was such a fun loving, generous and extremely kind person.  Before her illness slowed her down a bit, she enjoyed roller skating, shopping, traveling up to Northern Arizona, working in her yard and spending time with her many family members and friends.  However, her favorite activity was dancing.

Jutta is proceeded in death by her husband Richard, her parents Heinrich and Elly, her sister Ursula Schmidt (Kaehler) and her longtime companion Leonard Joiner.  Jutta is survived by brother Jens Kaehler of Rendsburg, Germany, son Scott Cogswell and daughter-in-law Donna Cogswell (Perkins) of Mesa, AZ.  Daughter Karen Cogswell of Phoenix, AZ, granddaughter Tammy Daughtry (Coombs) and husband Sean Daughtry and great-grandchildren Ian, Hunter, Trinity, Jai and Jakob of Apache Junction, AZ, grandson Christopher Cogswell and wife Kayla Cogswell (Fivecoat) and great-grandchildren Tyler, Penelope and Spencer of Queen Creek, AZ.  And, of course, the many brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and especially, her very good friends.   And finally, her beloved dog Max.

There will be no services.  In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that you kindly donate to the ASPCA:  https://www.aspca.org/

JoAn Aul Gibbons peacefully left the bonds of her earthly body and joined her husband and sons and numerous loved ones on April 4, 2022, in Mesa.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 16, at the Holbrook Stake Center, located at 1127 Helen Avenue.

JoAn was born on July 19, 1934, in Ramah, N.M. She was 87 at the time of her death. She was a longtime resident of Holbrook, having moved here in August of 1957 with her husband who was setting up his optometry practice. She lived here until 2006. Thereafter, she spent her time in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mesa, Arizona, and Saint John’s, Arizona.

JoAn was known for her beautiful singing voice, a talent she shared with many throughout her life. She was a fabulous cook and was called upon many times to provide meals. She could easily feed one or two or as many as five hundred with grace and ease. She loved acting in plays and carried the lead role in many musicals that were performed by The Painted Desert Players from the 1960s to the 1980s.

JoAn was a lifelong faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as young women’s president several times, camp director, Relief Society president, and primary teacher for many years. She served two full-time missions with the first being in Tampa Bay, Fla., and the second in Portland, Ore. She loved people and loved serving others. Her testimony of Jesus Christ was shared through her daily actions. She worked for the Joseph City Schools from 1981 to 1988 and then for the Holbrook School District until 2006. She also served as a member of The Navajo County Fair Board and worked for Dr. Sam Bowman.

JoAn was a friend to all and most everyone considered her their good friend. She loved this country and was very active in politics. In 1968 she was selected to represent Arizona in the National Republican Women’s Conference. Her children were thrilled to see their mother on national television in the large crowd of women in the convention hall.

JoAn was a good mother and a loving grandmother. Her grandchildren adored her. Her home was peaceful and full of love and it served as a refuge from the world. It was a place they would go to escape the pressures of life. She would sit with them and listen to them and they felt like the most important person alive when they were with her. She had a gift of making people feel special.

JoAn served as one of the “neighborhood moms” on the “hill”. There were 26 kids in the neighborhood and there was a daily visit or at least weekly stop made to her house from each one. They all loved her and the fun and crazy time that was had by all.

JoAn loved to wear her jewelry, have her hair fixed, and her lipstick was always in place. At the time of her death her lips were permanently stained pink because of the daily applications.

JoAn was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Val Max Gibbons; and sons, Marion Todd and Gregg Alan.

She is survived by her five children, Valri Cherry (Sam) of Mesa, Debbie Karges (Kenny) of Holbrook, Brian (Sheryl) of Mesa, Eric of Pima, and Lisa Kinghorn (Kelly) of St. George. She had 30 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.

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Susan Elizabeth Peterson, 62, passed away unexpectedly and way too soon on April 7, 2022 in Mesa, AZ.  Susan graduated from McClintock High School in 1977 and Arizona State University in 1981.  Susan had many passions in life including her dogs, gardening, fashion, movies, singing and writing.  She was a loving and devoted daughter who will join her parents Lamar Andelin Peterson Jr. and Donna Rae Cook Peterson as well as her sister Cindy Lou Peterson LaPert and brother David Wade Peterson in heaven.  Susan will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched especially her brothers, Lamar A. (Andy) Peterson his wife Marina Peterson, John Cole Peterson his wife Laura Peterson.  Susan’s nieces and nephews.  Jill Peterson Hyatt, Brett Andelin Peterson, Christopher LaPert, Kevin LaPert, C. J. Peterson, Logan Peterson and Haley Peterson. Susan also loved being a great aunt to Luke and Abby Peterson, Christian and Eouyn LaPert and Connor and Cameron Hyatt.  Funeral services are Thursday April 21^st at 5 pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ.  Graveside services will be held at Lakeside Cemetery 1265 Larson Rd.  Lakeside, AZ on Saturday April 23, 2022 at 12 pm. Luncheon after graveside service at Porter Mountain Stables.

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Carma Anne McCleve Brewer peacefully entered into eternal life in the early morning of April 7, 2022 at her home in Queen Creek with her loving family at her side. Carma was born November 12, 1949, in McNary, Arizona to Ivan and LaRue (Gardner) McCleve. She grew up in Taylor, Arizona as the only girl with 5 brothers.

Carma graduated from Snowflake High School where she made lifelong friends and was a Loboette Cheerleader and Miss Lobo 1967.  After highschool she attended Mesa Community College. She was a member of the Honor Board and President of the Association of Women Students.

Shortly thereafter, Carma met the love of her life, Ronald Charles Brewer, and they were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on December 20, 1969. They lived in Mesa for a few years before moving to Gilbert where they lived over fourty years raising 4 children together.

Carma was gifted with many talents, which she generously shared with her family and friends.  Her organizational skills and business savvy made her a valuable asset to her employers in the insurance industry, real estate, and construction sectors.  Carma served in many organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was loved by many. She always went above and beyond in her lessons/service extra special and memorable.  In 1981 she was selected as an inductee into the Outstanding Young Women of America.  She also served as the Gilbert Fine Arts President for several years. She loved the arts and she enjoyed the opportunity to share that with the Gilbert community. One of her finest moments was being cast as the lead in My Fair Lady.  She loved watching movies and musicals. John Wayne movies were her favorite. Carma’s home was always beautiful, reflecting her talent as a designer and decorator.  She enjoyed entertaining, crafting and creating beautiful things. Many enjoyed receiving a card and/or gift from Carma, knowing it was made with love especially for you.

The most important thing to Carma was family. Carma was a wonderful mother and is survived by her children Bryan (Bridget), Aaron, Veronica (Jesse Rogers), and Jennifer (Aaron Richins). She taught them how to work hard and enjoy some of the finer things in life. She was a caring and generous Grandmother to her twelve Grandchildren, Braxton, Kaylee, Nathan, Noah, Charlie, Olivia, Rebecca, Brayden, Brooklyn, Tanner, McKay and Levi. She never forgot to acknowledge a birthday or special event in their life.

Carma loved her family and her friends dearly.  She will be missed by so many.

Carma will be remembered at a Celebration of her Life on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 21915 E. Cloud Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. A viewing will take place 1 hour prior.

Her burial will take place on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Snowflake, AZ at 1PM.

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