Find An Obituary

Fredrick Dwight Schnebly, 73, passed away at home in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, January 15^th, 2022. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Anna, 4 brothers,

and 1 sister. He is survived by 10 siblings; his wife, Jean; his 10 children, Peter, Eve, Bonnie Jean, Beth Anne, Ruth, Heather, Gloria, Heber, Igor, and Tanya; 25 grandchildren; and many other friends and family members.

He had many jobs throughout his life. He was in ROTC basic training while attending BYU, graduated with a BA in Elementary Education, and got married the same year. Right after he graduated, he went to engineer officer training.

He was in the Army Reserves while he taught elementary school for several years. He then did active guard duty in the Army, where he got to do lots of traveling. After that he started his own business, a store named Treasures and Trinkets. He later worked as a correctional officer, then a church building custodian, and then he worked at American Airlines. He loved music, gardening (many different kinds), reading, watching movies, and providing for and visiting with his immediate and extended family.

He was always a great missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a formal mission in Italy. He has shared the gospel with many everywhere he went. He has always looked forward to the time when the Savior would come again. He shared that and his knowledge of the beautiful life after this one with anyone who would listen. He talked about the things he would be able to accomplish after graduating from this life. He looked forward to being able to travel very quickly and fly without an airplane.

Many who knew him remember that he loved to play. He often played the good old games of Stink Base, Capture the Flag, Kick the Can, and Annie-I-Over. He played them with his family and others. He also enjoyed playing Risk and other board games. He loved to play with his children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren. He was a fun Papa, Grandpa, and Uncle.

His funeral service will be held Friday, January 21^st, at the Udall Ward building at 15 W 1^st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, with a viewing at 2pm, and funeral at 3pm.

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.

There will also be a viewing the night before, on Thursday, January 20^th at Bunker Funeral Home at 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201, from 6-8pm.

Wallace Alan Turley, an honorable husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Alan was born April 4, 1946 in Mesa, Arizona. He is one of five children born to Wallace and Margaret Turley. 

Alan grew up in downtown Mesa and graduated from Mesa High School. He went on to receive his Masters in Architecture from Arizona State University where he met his bride Millicent Heaton.  They were sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple May 29, 1969. He served in the US Army in Texas for a time after their first daughter was born. They then returned to Mesa and continued to grow their family with six daughters. Shelley (Nathan), Melissa (Jason), Rachel (Michael), Heather (Matthew), Jessica (Joshua), and Joanna (Jared). They have 27 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Alan had a successful career in architecture. He designed the homes they lived in, as well as many schools and community buildings in the area. His projects included Red Mountain High School and Corona Del Sol High School. He also worked on the redesign of Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State University. 

He has served in many ways in his church as well.  He served a 2 year mission to the Southern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 19 years old, as well as a service mission in St George, Utah working in the St. George Temple and Church Employment Office in his later years. Alan and Milli served as Temple workers in both the Mesa Arizona and Gilbert Arizona Temples. He has served as High Councilor, Teacher, Bishopric Counselor and Bishop for the church, touching the lives of many through his service.

Alan is preceded in death by his parents – Wallace and Margaret, siblings – Ella Mae (Gerard), Loreine (Claude), Donna, Wayne (Nancy – Living), and his eternal companion Millicent.

Viewing will be January 21, 2022 at Bunker Family Funeral Home Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201 from 6-8pm. He will be laid to rest at the Mesa Cemetery January 22, 2022 at 10 am, followed by Funeral Services at 1865 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295 at 11:30 am.

Our beloved wife, mother and grandma, Nellie Grace Sessions Halliday, graduated from this mortal life on January 11, 2022.  Her  full life began on May 17, 1934 in Auburn, WY, as the youngest of six children born to Nellie Virginia Steed and Delbert Sessions.  She always held a special place in her heart for Auburn where she lived until she was eight years old. Her family then moved to Ogden, UT where she spent the rest of her youth.   She met her eternal love, Ernest Robison Halliday while attending BYU, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 4, 1957.  They created and nurtured a beautiful family together that will continue throughout the eternities.

Grace worked in a variety of professions including switchboard operator, elementary school teacher, elementary reading specialist, AZ Republic newspaper route, taking pictures for an insurance company and an Avon saleslady for over 20 years.  She loved people and was interested in every detail of their lives.  She had a deep love and concern for our country and was very well informed. She was a voracious reader.  She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a deep testimony and love of the Book of Mormon and of Jesus Christ which she often shared with her family.  She will be fondly remembered for her love of Christmas (decorations!) and all holidays, her care packages, her affection (orange lipstick kisses), her frugality, her obsession with Fox News, her confidence, her curiosity, her love of family history and her pioneer heritage, her inviting nature, her sincere interest in the happenings of her family, the Wendy’s/temple/ Christmas sleepover, s’mores, 7Up floats, Charlie Brown and Peanuts comics, her generosity, dedication and true love and concern for each member of her family.  She will be dearly missed.

Her greatest joys were her husband, their children and grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband, Ernest Robison Halliday; son Bradford (Cynthia), son Spencer (Rani), daughter Jennifer (Eric Crandall), and son Michael (Amy Jo).  Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her grandchildren David (Mary), Carissa, Erika (Brady), Tyler (Allyson), Emily, Kaitlyn (Corbin), Kyle, Madison (Joe), Amanda, Emma, Rydge, Hannah, Anna, Megan, Jacob, Michael, Mary Ann, and Joseph.

Grace will be laid to rest in the Bountiful City Cemetery, in Bountiful, Utah on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

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.

Robert Dale Bagley passed away on January 11, 2022. Dale was born in 1937 in Grants Pass, OR. He served in the US Air Force, served a 2-year mission in Guatemala for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and earned an Associates degree from Cal Poly. He loved to cook. He was a self-described “tough bastard” who loved sharing stories from his life as a meat cutter/inspector and his accomplishments as a USDA Compliance Officer (29 years of service in the Fed Govt). His greatest accomplishment was convincing Sara Sylvia Hastings to marry him in 1961. They lived in numerous areas around the country, including Southern, Central and Northern CA, Utah, Washington DC, Minneapolis, and then finally retired to Arizona in 2000. Dale and Sylvia both served in the LDS Mesa temple for many years.

Dale is preceded in death by his wife of 58-years, Sylvia, grandson Samuel, and brother Terry (Judy). He leaves 3 children: Rob, Ron (Jess), and Cammie (Rich); 7 grandchildren: Robbie, Sara (Luis), Michael (Elise), Zoë, Matilda, Lucinda and Roman; 5 great-grandchildren: Emily, Sylvia, Nixon, Crew and Jude; two brothers: Ted (Tina) and Orin (Cathy), and one sister, Pam (Stan); and two special family members: Dawn and Dan.

Due to Covid, a graveside service will be held at Mesa City cemetery Friday, January 21st at 1:30pm, for friends and family who wish to pay their respects. We ask everyone to follow Covid procedures (masks, social distancing) to respect those with medical conditions and vulnerable family members.

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.

Live Stream Link To View Service:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/95837598423?pwd%3DN0JjZkN4THVXWUFLWDNzODFuY1JUUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0K2yMU34qe0V6En0DPtZ5J

Meeting ID: 958 3759 8423, Passcode: 497988

Gary Lee Grant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at the young age of 75 on January 8, 2022, in Gilbert, Arizona. Gary was born December 28, 1946 in Sandy, Utah to Reed Grant and Marguerite Faust. He moved to Mesa, Arizona with his family in 1981. Gary lived a very happy life filled with family, friends, and lots of ice cream. From a young age Gary had much success as an athlete both on the basketball court and the baseball field. That love of sports was passed on to his children and grandchildren. His smile was contagious and was often accompanied by a mysterious tune. And all were fondly familiar with his famous tight lip and clearing of the throat.

Gary was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served diligently and without question. His love for hi s Savior and his Heavenly Father was evident in the way he lived. His faith and love for the gospel was deeply rooted and unshakable. Through all he endured in his life, his unwavering faith was always constant and unchanging. Gary was a kind, honorable man that loved to serve and help others. He had a deep love for his grandchildren and could often be seen taking them on walks in a wagon, creating a meal fit for a picky eater, and playing with them in his back yard. He loved his wife and children deeply and cherished his time with his family. His cheerful demeanor will be greatly missed. His legacy will be carried on by his beautiful wife Carolyn, 7 children, Jonathan (Tami), Christopher (Sharri), Jason (Jaime), Heather (Scott), Sharlene (Tanner), Tiffany (Andrew), Ryan, 25 curious grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way. He is also survived by two brothers, David C Grant (Jeanne) and Roger J Grant (Lori), and two sisters, Julie Grant and Becky Shamo (Mike). Gary will truly be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His greatest wish was for everyone to feel the Savior’s love as they traveled the rocky road of mortality.

Funeral services will be held at 12 P.M. on Saturday, January 15th, 2022, at the LDS chapel on 1415 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204. Visitations will be on Friday, January 14th , 2022, from 6-8 P.M. at the same building and from 11-11:45 A.M. the day of the service. Services will be broadcast using the Zoom link above.

Mark Rodney Mann died January 11, 2022 in Mesa, AZ. He was originally from Casa Grande, AZ. Born November 24, 1960 at Dugway Proving Grounds Utah, in the U.S. Army hospital. Survived by his wife Christine, six children, and 2 grandchildren. He was a father, husband, uncle, and friend. He served his country as a U.S. Customs Inspector and CBP Officer for over 34 years. He loved the shooting sports. He was a firearms instructor for the U.S. Customs Service. He loved the great outdoors. He fished, bird watched, and hiked. He enjoyed woodworking, home remodeling, reading, and teaching children. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints in Bogota Colombia. He also taught Primary, Sunday School, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Instead of flowers Dad said, “Just keep your damn money”.

Services will be held at the LDS Chapel at 1911 N. 24^th St., Mesa, AZ on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Visitation is at 9:00 followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Burial held after services at Mesa Cemetery- 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ.

The funeral will be able to be accessed on Zoom. Go to Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

The meeting number is 91516845538

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.

Don E. Monti was born on November 17, 1946, and passed away at home on January 8, 2022, in Mesa, AZ.

He was born to Bernard and Della Monti in Spokane, Wa. He is survived by his wife June of 52 years and children Melody, Steve (Christina), Gary (Brittany), and 7 grandchildren Anabel, Marceno, Rylan, Natalia, Kileigh, Giovanni, and Sophia Lauren. He is also survived by his siblings Bill (Janet), Hal, and Michelle. As well as his stepmom Marilyn and many extended family in Utah.

Don was a Vietnam Vet and retired from the Federal Government. He spent his younger years in Southern California where he enjoyed Surfing and hanging with his Dad. Later in life, he enjoyed playing golf and family vacations to California. The most important thing to Don was taking care of his family and spending as much time with them as possible. He also loved Christmas, it was his favorite time of the year.

He will be treasured with a love beyond all feelings and missed with a grief beyond all tears. Your memories will be forever in our hearts, keeping us close until we meet again.

A “Celebration of Don’s life” will be held privately at a future date.

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.

Lawrence (Joe) Quick Sr. April 4th, 1957 – January 7, 2022

Taken from us to soon by complications of COVID-19.  Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cheryl, sons, Lawrence Jr. (Catherine) and Michael, daughter Abigail, two granddaughters, and one grandson.  Born in Aledo, IL and relocated to Arizona to raise his family.  Joe was a dedicated Marine Corp veteran.  He retired several years ago and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his grandkids.  He will be missed by all.  Services are private to family at this time.  Thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult time.  We appreciate the love shown to our family.  Bunker Mortuary is handling the cremation.

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.

Ron Peters, age 81, took his last breath on this earth at 4:02 AM on January 7th, 2022 in the same room that his wife passed away in 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. I’m sure their reunion was glorious.

Ron was born in Denver, Colorado on November 30th, 1940 to Betty Jane and Eugene Peters. He was the oldest of 3 children. He had 2 younger sisters, Carol and Judy. As a child he joined a group for boys like ROTC called the Highlanders in Colorado from age 8 to 18. He then chose to join the Navy following in the steps of his father who also served the same unit. He enjoyed fishing from Poudre Canyon River and loved bowling. He was quite a good bowler and later taught his daughters to bowl.

He met Kathleen Slay in 1963 and have been inseparable ever since. They married April 10th, 1964 and he became an instant father to Kathleen’s daughter, Debra Jean. In 1965, they had their first daughter together, Rene. Their family continued to grow with Julie, Jolene and Coleen for a total of 5 daughters. He was converted into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in 1974. They decided they needed to be near a temple so they followed their missionary to Arizona. His family was sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa Temple and he continued to serve in that same temple for 30 years.

He left behind his daughters and son-in-laws, Rene Medders, Julie and Duane Ockey, Jolene and Mark George, Coleen and Eric Neal as well as his sisters Judy Peters and Carol Dunkle.

He was a grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

His dog Spanky, which was his everything, will be taken care of by his daughter Jolene.

This is not goodbye…….I know we will meet again.

There is a viewing at Bunker’s Family Funeral Home Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201 on Thursday, January 13th, 2022 from 6-8pm. Funeral service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 9:30 am. The chapel address is 37280 W. Bowlin Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85138.

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.

Madelin Jane Seder, 17 was called home Monday January 3, 2022.  Madelin was a senior at Apache Junction High School.  She led a very happy, and active life filled with family and friends.  She had a special love for music, dancing, painting, and her dogs. She had such a big heart and never met a stranger. We can all take comfort in the knowledge that there is one more angel in heaven.  She is survived by her Mother Christyann Jackson, Father Craig Seder, Brother Ryan Seder, Grandfathers William Jackson, Glenn Seder, Grandmother Deneb Provence, and Great Grandmother Violeta Garneri.

Funeral services will be on January 12th, 2022. There will be a viewing from 2:00-3:30pm with services following immediately after. 

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.

The live stream of the service can be viewed by clicking here and following the links to the Menlo Park Ward: Patsy Engstrom Live Stream

Patsy Ann Engstrom, 63, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona after struggling with the effects of Breast Cancer. She was born in Oelwein, Iowa on June 15, 1958. Patsy’s mother, Betty, moved to Tempe, Arizona soon after Patsy was born where she was lovingly raised by her parents John and Betty Wilson along with her sisters Sally, Roberta and Nancy. Patsy had fond memories of her childhood years growing up in Tempe.

Patsy’s parents divorced and her mother moved Patsy and her younger sisters to Denver, Colorado just prior to her senior year of high school. Patsy met Ralph Curtis Engstrom in 1977 in Colorado and married on June 8, 1977 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Ralph and Patsy had 4 wonderful children: Jacob Benjamin (Sarah Corona), Lucas David (Carla Snyder), Bret Jordan (Elisabeth Heinecke), and Brooke Emmeline. Patsy loved and enjoyed her 11 grandchildren: Tyler, Hunter, Lililth, Auralee, Taryn, Connor, Luna, Dwayne, Brynn, Adele, and Penelope.

Genealogy was her greatest talent. She researched and documented volumes of her family history. Patsy not only identified her ancestors, she acquainted herself with their biographies. She had such a knack for family history and that led many people to seek her assistance in doing their own research. Her ability to perform family history research allowed her to connect a few adopted people with their biological parents.

Patsy loved to travel and visit the many wonders of the Lord’s creations. Her immediate family were able to take many vacation trips camping in the many National Parks and Forests in the western states. She loved to make a periodic trip to visit aunts, uncles, and cousins in Iowa. She was able to plan out some trips to California to enjoy Disneyland, the beach and other amusement parks. She was an excellent travel planner and knew how to find the best price to do her travel. Her husband, her sister Nancy, her daughter Brooke, and many other friends joined her on many of her different excursions to many parts of the world, including Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Antarctica, South America, Europe, Africa and many of the islands in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Patsy is survived by her husband, her four children, ten grandchildren, her sisters, her father John Robert Wilson, and her two brothers Richard Holley (Jeanene) and Peter Holley (Amanda).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 14 at 10:30 am, preceded by a visitation at 9:30 am, at the Lindsay building, 2618 North Lindsay Road in Mesa. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona.

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.

Exactly 8 months after the passing of our mother, LeRoy Franklin Peel joined his beloved sweetheart on the other side of the veil. He slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8th at 10:00 A.M. at the Boulder Creek Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 3025 S. Hawes Rd., Mesa, Arizona. A viewing will be held for family and friends at 9:00 A.M., prior to the services. A full obituary may be viewed online, at www.bunkerfuneral.com.

LeRoy was born and raised on a small dairy farm in the valley, graduating from Mesa High School in 1949. After graduation he was called to the Massachusetts New England Mission where he served for 2 years. He later attended Brigham Young University, where he received his MS degree in microbiology. After working for 10 years for the Public Health Service at a research laboratory in Hamilton, MT, he decided to attend the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving his D.O. degree in 1974. Returning to his hometown of Mesa, AZ, he practiced family medicine for the next couple of decades. Before retiring, he became a physician for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, located in Sheridan, OR, where he practiced for approximately 6 years.

LeRoy met LaRae Werner and they were married in the Mesa Arizona temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sealed as husband and wife for all eternity. After raising 5 children and serving in various callings in their church, LeRoy and LaRae became missionary companions, serving in Kathmandu, Nepal and Manila, Phillipines, where he was the chief medical officer for missionaries serving in all 13 missions in that area. The Peels then returned to Mesa, where they have resided for the past 18 years.

He is survived by his sister, Elona Peel Cooley, a brother- and sister-in-law, Dean & Sue Werner, his children: Laurie (Mark) Dooley, Stephen LeRoy, Marilyn Elaine (Mike) Fish, Michael Benjamin, and Barbra Ann (Joel) Galindo, 23 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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.

Harley Glenn Gilpin Jr. was born the only child of Harley and Mary Gilpin on October 15, 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Family moved to Yuma, Arizona in 1943 where his grandparents lived.

He went to Crane Elementary School then went on to Yuma Union High School where he graduated in 1951. In high school he majored in photography, art, and auto mechanics.

Then on to college at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He was an Air Force ROTC student cadet, graduating with a B.S in Aeronautics in 1955.

To pay his way through college he worked each summer between school. That gave him thew $1200.00 per year it took for all his college expenses in those days. Gasoline was only 25¢ per gallon. Then, the summer job was at Pacific Fruit Express in Yuma.

Then in his senior year at college he met his wife to be Barbara Jo Jacobs. They fast became an item. It was love at first sight for both.

Right away after graduation the Air Force called him into service for Pilot Training.

Since he was going to be away for 2 years, he decided to propose to Barbara and made her his fiancée.

At Mondo, Texas flying turned out not to be his cup of tea, so the Air Force sent him to Aircraft Maintenance School at Chanute AFB, Illinois. There he graduated as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer. They sent him to Hickam AFB in Honolulu, Hawaii.

His 2-year contract with the Air Force was up in 1957, so they placed him back into Reserve Status.

He was then able to marry Barbara in Phoenix at her Phoenix home. Their minister was her Uncle Dan Jordan a Navy Chaplin.

The marriage really took as it lasted 49 years. No children were produced.

They lived in Phoenix at first in a rented apartment at 24^th St. and Wiletta. Next, they lived on University Dr.- Also a rented apartment in Mesa.

His working career consisted of primarily sales with 3 years at Graybar Electric, 9 years at Mesa Wholesale Electric, 15 years at Redmond Electric Supply, 7 years at Lenhart’s ACE Hardware.

Reserve LT. Gilpin got a surprise promotion to Captain and was being called up again for “The Bay of Pigs” war in Cuba in 1962 but it unwound before he had to go.

With his reserve commitment finally up, they had a house built in Mesa at 427 S. Ridge for $12,400.00 in 1965. They lived together there 41 years before her untimely death.

She died on November 30, 2006 of Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She never smoked a day in her life. He had Stage 2 Colon Cancer the same year but survived with surgery.

“Highlights of Harley’s Memory”

Became a singing square dance caller in college and was invited to call at all the dance clubs of Phoenix.

Meeting Elizabeth Taylor in 1946 at MGM Studio in Culver City, California while filming “National Velvet”.

Honeymooning in Las Vegas in 1957 and saw Nat King Cole Show for $2.00 each. Also, saw Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiians for free.

Meeting Elvis Presley in 1968 at Apache Land while filming the movie “Charro”.

Being married to a perfect wife.

Meeting” Maverick”- James Garner in Phoenix in 1961.

P.S. Lasting marriages are “Made in Heaven”

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.

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, soon to be Great Grandfather, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle & Great Uncle; Preceded in death by his parents, Carrie & Alphonso Harles, Brother and Sister-in-Law; Stan and Cynthia Harles and brother, Harland (Elsie) Harles. Survived by his loving wife and family, Patricia Harles, AZ; Daughter, Dawn Colleen (Chris) Clogston, WA; Son, Shane Allen Harles, WA; Two Granddaughters, Reilly Holmes, WA; And Heather (Christian) Lukenbach-Cornell, WA. Survived by two brothers, Norman (Lenore) Harles, NV; Roger (Lucy) Harles, AZ; and by two sisters, Karen (Wayne) Stine, WA; and Mavis (Kevin) Kalbrener, WA; Sister-in-Law, Elsie (Harland) Harles; as well as by many Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces and Nephews. Rich passed away peacefully while in the ICU at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.

Celebration of Life will take place at Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr, Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, January 27^th, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Appreciated memorials to American Lung Association.

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.

David Chandler Thomas, 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long illness on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 27, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona and was a lifelong and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. David graduated from Arcadia High School in 1972 and served in the Australia Brisbane Mission from 1973 to 1975.

David married Gayle Bradshaw on May 14, 1976 in the Mesa Arizona Temple, the foundation of 45 years of blissful marriage. While a student, he founded an accounting software company, the first in a 25-year entrepreneurial career took the family to Los Gatos, California in 1998. David began a second career by completing his education with a BA and MA from San Jose State University and a Ph.D. from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He taught and researched as an economist and associate professor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana for over six years.

David’s curiosity led to broad and varied interests. He created computer games, wrote music, and cooked with flair, creating dozens of recipes. He valued his family’s heritage, tracing their path from Wales to Alberta to Arizona, and eventually gained British citizenship. He was a diligent academic, working on several economics papers at a time. He enjoyed basketball, playing the guitar and singing with his children and grandchildren, painting, woodworking, studying the gospel of Jesus Christ and the scriptures, and learning of all kinds. His greatest joy was his family, delighting in his wife, his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren.

David is survived by his wife Gayle, their children Gordon, Laura (Brock) Lyle, Karren (Bruce) Christensen, Stuart (Barb), and Allison, and ten grandchildren; also brother John (Madge) Thomas and sisters Mary (Russ) Nielson, Carol (David) Herring, Helen (Artie) Hancock, Margaret (Larry) Manning, and Martha (Doug) Moyer. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold Karren “Jack” Thomas and Ada Dorene Parkinson Thomas, and brothers Charles “Chuck”, Stephen, and Richard.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, from 5 to 7 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6 at 11 am, preceded by a visitation at 10 am, at the Lindsay & Pueblo building, 920 South Lindsay Road in Mesa. Burial will be in the 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.