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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:

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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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David Butler Carney, Sr., 90, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home in Mesa, Arizona.

The son of Margretta Emma Butler and Arthur Thomas Carney, he was born on September 30, 1931, in Blairsville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

David served in the Army in the Korean War (1952-1954) as part of the 13^th Battalion Combat Engineers. During his time in the Army, he received the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged and had reached the rank of Sgt.

He worked at the Delmarva Power and Light Company for 32 years as a Power Station Operator and retired in 1991. He had been retired for 31 years.

He was a Life Member of: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion (AL), Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), United Methodist Men, Society of the Descendants of Washington Army at Valley Forge, Army/Navy Union – Garrison #65, North American Hunting Club, NRA, and was a Hunter Education Instructor in the Hall of Fame at the Department of National Resources in Delaware. He participated in the Annual Color Guard services in the Newark parade, Memorial Day Flag services and the Twin Bridge ceremonies. He was a Unit Commissioner in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and attended many of the National Jamborees in Virginia as the Shooting Coordinator. He provided and presented Eagle Court of Honor certificates to over 500+ Eagle Scout recipients and represented the VFW, AL, SAR and SUVCW in the presentations. He was awarded the BSA Silver Beaver Award and Volunteer Award for his more than 70+ years of service.

He is survived by his ex-wife Donna K. Carney, his sons David B. Carney II and Douglas B. Carney, his daughters Denise J. Carney and Dyan K. Carney, his grandchildren Douglas B. Carney (Tara), Alyssa Carney, Bambi Carney and Dylan Carney, his great grandchildren Douglas Carney and Austin Carney.

He was an avid hunter and world traveler. He loved spending time with all his family in Delaware and Arizona throughout the year and in Florida every August.

He dedicated his life to the service of God, Family and Country! He was the “rock” of our family, our “hero” and the best Dad (Pops) and Grandpa (Pop Pop) and Great Grandpa (Big Pop Pop) ever! He was a very giving, supportive, loving man and we will all miss him so very much!

A brief service will be held in the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery/New Castle County Cemetery at 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, Delaware 19701 on Thursday, April 21^st at 11:00 AM and the burial service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to any organization that honors and supports Veterans.

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Dennis Eugene Parry, age 71, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and close friends on Friday afternoon, April 1st, 2022. Dennis leaves behind his Eternal Sweetheart, Mary Ann Barber Parry, of 52 years, sister Donna Miller (Norm), four loving children Kathy Meagher (Charlie), Molly Giles (Cort), Douglas Parry, Lydia Parry along with nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law who all loved him dearly.

Dennis lived in Mesa during his childhood where he attended Mesa Public Schools and Mesa High School, where he graduated in 1969. He worked at Motorola for a short time, then married Mary Ann Barber in 1970 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Shortly after they were married, he started working for Bob Crum Plumbing, which became a wonderful lifelong career for him. He loved working with Bob and Jack Crum and met many wonderful friends along the way. He was a faithful member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served in various callings. Besides His family, what brought him the most joy was serving as scout master. He loved the campouts, court of honors, boys, leaders and everything that scouting stood for. Dennis was very talented, creative, and could do anything he set his mind to. He excelled at plumbing, renovations, construction, etc. He loved building and flying remote controlled airplanes, camping, fishing, hunting and anything outdoors.

Those who wish to pay their respects, are invited to a visitation Thursday, April 14th from 6-8pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. There will be a funeral service at the LDS Chapel at 1150 W. Elliot Road in Gilbert at 10am on Friday, April 15th with viewing one hour prior. Interment will immediately follow at the Mesa City Cemetery.

Joseph F. Ludrosky, Sr. passed away on April 1, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. He enjoyed living in Arizona the past 21 years after retiring from Alcoa in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy A. (Koptis) who is happy they spent the last 61 years together. He is father to Joseph, Jr., the late John W. (Cari), and Lorie A. Burmood (Scott), grandfather to Elli.

Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. George Roman Catholic Church, 300 East 16th Ave. Apache Junction, AZ 85119.

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After a long and fulfilling life, Raye Dodge Scalone passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on April 3, 2022, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends, and always remembered for her kindness and generosity.

She is survived by her daughter Carol Dodge (Bill) Laycock, son in-law Bruce Burton, stepchildren Penny (John) Kunzman and John (Jean) Scalone, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, her sisters Donna Norton and Bonnie Foote, and her devoted little dog, Henry.

Raye was predeceased by two loving husbands, Carl Dodge and Anthony Scalone, daughter Lynna Burton, grandson Stephen Laycock, sisters LaVee Lamb, Carol Boynton, and brother Ronald Beck.

Raye Scalone was born March 18, 1923, in Sanford, Colorado where both her maternal and paternal families lived. The San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado was an idyllic place to grow up and formed her happy childhood memories. In 1944, she met and married Carl Dodge and together they raised 2 daughters, Lynna and Carol, in Mesa, Arizona where they owned and operated the El Rancho Motel on Main Street for 20 years. Every October “winter visitors” poured into Mesa to escape the cold by basking in the “Valley of the Sun.” Many couples returned to their motel year after year and became part of the Dodge family.

Music brought Raye such joy. She played the piano well, taught her little girls to sing, and encouraged them to share their talents with others. They performed with Raye at the piano, wearing beautiful costumes she designed and made for them.

In 1972, both girls were in university, so Raye and Carl sold the motel, planning to travel. Sadly, Carl died suddenly of a heart attack that same year. With characteristic courage and an insatiable sense of adventure, Raye became a travel agent with Nielson Travel and spent the next 20 years escorting tours all over the world. She treasured memories of her many trips to Asia, Central Europe, Russia, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and Hawaii.

In 1978 Raye was embraced by the entire Scalone family when she married Anthony Scalone. They had 29 wonderful years together. He was a great cook, a loving husband, and all of Raye’s family loved him. She felt very blessed to have had two very happy marriages.

Raye was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved our Savior and served others with sincere compassion. In 2020, she moved to Canada to live with her daughter and son in-law, and humbly, bravely faced the ravages of dementia in later years, remaining kind, caring, and grateful to the end. Her life was one of love, dignity, and grace.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16 at 10 AM with visitation from 9-10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 230 North Val Vista Drive in Gilbert.

Our family sincerely appreciates the care given to Raye during the years she resided at American Orchards in Gilbert. We especially thank Aase Erickson and Becky Madden for making those years wonderful.

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Ernest Montgomery was called home April 4th, 2022. He was born July 18, 1957 in Tulare, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence “Buster” and Georgia and wife Elizabeth.

Ernest is survived by his brother George “John” and sister Stella, his children; William, Carl, Rocky, Wesley, Ashley, and grandchildren; Veronica, Heidi, Jordan, Julian and Eli.

He never met a stranger or a vehicle he didn’t think couldn’t be fixed. He liked to spend time outdoors whether it was fishing, camping or just waiting for his coffee to finish brewing. He was a truck driver most of his life where he always came back home with stories about Road and Chaw.

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Lynda Grace Brummett of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Mesa on Saturday April 2nd, 2022.  Lynda enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family and friends of Tri-Sigma Sorority, Valley of the Sun Arabian Horse Association, Pinetop-Lakeside, the Desert Botanical Garden, and her local Book Club.  She is survived by her husband Don Brummett, her sons and daughters-in-law Dan & Sandi Brummett, Dave & Jaime Brummett, 3 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, and her sisters Kay Ruston and Judy Haefner.  She will be greatly missed.  Funeral arrangements for Lynda will be through Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ with a graveside ceremony at 10am on Thursday, April 7th at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ.

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Barbara Ann Bryce Crum passed away Sunday afternoon April 3rd, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Barbara leaves behind her brother Wesley Bryce, six devoted children: RuthAnn, Robert, Cindy (Mike), Randy (Shawna), Susan (Justin) and Ryan (Jackie), twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her childhood was spent living in Eastern Arizona with her family going to school and learning the satisfaction of hard work. Barbara loved school and later graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education and began teaching.

On July 5th 1961 she happily married Robert Ray Crum in the Mesa, Arizona Temple and looked forward to creating a happy home. Barbara spent her time sewing, cooking and in countless hours of prayer for her family. She was humble, faithful, tenderhearted and could always be found serving quietly in the background. Barbara gained a testimony of Jesus Christ and as a teenager began what would be a lifetime of dedicated service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her sweet, gentle personality, genuine love and great cooking made her home a wonderful place to be. We will miss her dearly until at last we can all be together again.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, George Bruce and Belle Dodge Bryce: her husband, Robert Ray Crum Jr and granddaughter, Amanda Faith Cook.

Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to a visitation on Friday, April 8th from 9:00 – 9:45am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Kimball Stake Center, 1266 S. 32nd Street, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral service to immediately follow at 10 A.M. Interment will follow at the Mesa City Cemetery. For those who would like to view the services remotely, a link will be provided.

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Jimmie Jones lived a life of love, hard work and service. He passed away on March 31, 2022, in Tempe, Arizona, at the age of 86. Jimmie was born to Charles Jones and Orva Zimmerman Jones on January 5, 1936, near Greensburg, Kansas. While in college he met Joyce Holt in Greensburg and they married on December 27, 1958. The family quickly grew with the addition of four children: son Jeff and daughters Janell, Jill and Joy. 

Jim started his service in city government in 1959 after graduating with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Kansas. He served in Wichita, Kan.; Ponca City, Okla.; Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis Park, Minn.; Denton, Texas; Evanston, Ill.; and Tempe, Ariz. During this time he also earned a Master’s degree in Public Works Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim preferred public service over private business because it provided him with more satisfaction, more opportunities and more flexibility. He earned the reputation as an innovative leader. In 1990 he received the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year award from the American Public Works Association. 

Jim was extremely devoted to his family and his church. He will always be remembered for playing a lot of family games, working on puzzles on the dining room table, parties and get-togethers hosted at the house, grilling on the barbeque, dressing up as Santa Claus, his vegetable and rose gardens, his aversion to cell phones, and family road trips. He spent as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was extremely generous with his time: painting, gardening, always volunteering to help out anyone with anything that needed doing.

His loving family includes his wife of 63 years, his four children, 11 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lakeshore Building, 6001 S Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, Arizona. A public viewing is scheduled from 10:00-11:00 am, with the service at 11:00 am. Jim will be interred in Greensburg, Kansas. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in his memory. The family encourages you to visit https://bunkerfuneral.com/obituaries/

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Robert Stephen (Bob) Sien, 61, was born on March 23, 1960, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Bruce and Carol Sien. Bob spent most of his life in the Phoenix valley after moving from Carlsbad, New Mexico at the age of 17. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling, serving with the youth and scouting programs and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren. He made friends wherever he went and was a beloved storyteller.

Bob was called home suddenly when he was killed in Mesa, Arizona in an accident while attending to a vehicle on the side of the road on February 24, 2022. He was greeted by his father, Bruce, his brother, John, his nephew, Wyatt, and many other friends and relatives. He is survived by his children Rilee Sien, Kaylee (Kaden) Atwood and Connor Sien and his grandchildren Elliana and Thatcher Atwood. Bob loved every member of his family unconditionally and is missed dearly by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at 17817 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00 am.

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.