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Adelle Nanette “Nan” Fielitz

Nan Fielitz, age 65 passed away peacefully June 8, 2021 due to complications of cancer. She was born December 3, 1955 in Bell Gardens, California to George and Fae Carlson. Nan married the love of her life, and best friend Lorne Fielitz, in February of 2003 and lived in Batavia Illinois. Nan and her husband Lorne decided to move to the Southwest and presided in Phoenix Arizona.

Nan was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”

Nan is survived by her husband Lorne Fielitz, her son Jacob Andrew Glenn Stringer, and her sister Sandra Stolt, her husband Douglas and their two Children, Alissa, and Nicholas. All of these she loved and touched deeply. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Fae Webster, her father George Carlson, her brothers, Charles W. Casey III, and Joseph M. Casey.

Nan Loved the sunshine, warm weather, and the comfort of the Caribbean. She loved her pets and spoiled them with love and affection. She had the gift of hospitality and welcome family and friends into her home with open arms, always making them feel special and loved.

Nan was loved by many who she touched their hearts. She will be missed.

Pamela Sue Stapley, 57, passed away on May 31 2021 in Surprise, AZ. She lived a life full of family and friends. She loved to read a good book, and had a passion for crochet. She loved making blankets for her family.

She is Survived by her husband Randall; their 5 children Kathy, Kim, Lyda, Sam and Randy;3 sons in law Shawn, Mike and Brandon; as well as  8 grandchildren Cayden, Josh, Emma, Melody, Sadie, Shelby, Luc and Molly.

Funeral services will be on Saturday June 12th at noon. The services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints building located at 1005 N Voyager Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234. Services will also be available though Zoom for those out of state or unable to make it in person. Please contact the family for the details.

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Jeffrey Cook Selover, 35, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly from unknown causes on June 7, 2021.

He was born on June 30, 1985 in Farmington, New Mexico and adopted by Robert and Janelle Selover of Mesa, Arizona. He was soon joined by his sisters Holly and Heidi. Jeff attended Emerson Elementary, Carson Junior High and graduated from Westwood High School.  He participated in Cub and Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed participating in football, golf and tennis at school.

Jeff worked as a lifeguard at Sun Splash, at UPS, and also worked security for the Cubs and for the Suns. One of his favorite things to do was attend Spring Training and Fall Ball games. After one of the Cubs games he brought home a wonderful girl who would later become his wife. He married Ada Jolene Swain on September 25, 2009. They welcomed 3 children into their family – Marley, Hendrix and Rory. Jeff shared his love of Lego building, Spring Training games, Play Station and Nintendo Switch games with his kids. He loved watching them learn new things at school, perform in singing and dancing programs, playing volleyball, soccer and baseball and going on little adventures. He also collected matchbox cars, baseballs, autographs and bobble-head figures.

Jeff was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of the things that brought him much happiness was being sealed to his wife and children in the Gilbert Temple on June 14, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Jolene and their three children – Marley, Hendrix and Rory. Jeff is also survived by his parents, Bob and Jan Selover and sisters – Holly Reed (Sam) and nephew, Jacob, and Heidi Selover (Clint). Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen Charles and Mary Ella (Page) Griffin and Willfield Radcliffe and Lila Matilda (McQuillin) Selover.

Visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Westwood Building, 848 North Westwood, Mesa, Arizona 85201 on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Dedication of the grave will be at a later date by Bob Selover.

Bonnie Jeanne Reaves Taylor, 84, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born May 10, 1937 to Bernard Jackson Reaves and Margaret Jane Cardon in Tucson, Arizona.  She grew up in El Paso, Texas where she attended Austin High School.  She went on from there to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from BYU and taught second grade for several years.  On September 11, 1957, Bonnie married her childhood friend, Robert Lloyd Taylor, in the Mesa Arizona Temple, and they were fortunate to have celebrated over 63 years together.  After moving around to a few different places while Robert worked his way through dental school and military service, they settled in Tempe to raise their four children, Kathleen Jeannette Taylor Banister (Christian), David Alan Taylor, Michelle Taylor Bailey (Curt) and Michael Lloyd Taylor (Michelle).  After the kids were raised, they retired to Gilbert, Arizona.

Bonnie led an active life filled with family and friends and didn’t mind the occasional spotlight.  She was the lead majorette at her high school.  At BYU, she was a Cougarette and sang in the BYU Opera Workshop Chorus.  Later, she performed with the Sweet Adelines singing group.  She was a good cook and never shied away from a “useful gadget” on QVC.  She loved making enchiladas and Texas sheet cake and passed this love on to her kids and grandkids.  She faithfully served in many church callings including a fulltime mission in Palmyra, New York with her eternal companion.

Bonnie loved traveling all over the world.  She visited Germany, England, Hawaii, and eventually took her dream trip to Israel.  She also loved their family trips to Lake Powell and the beaches of California.  Robert and Bonnie loved cruising and taking trips to New England.

Bonnie especially loved spending time with her nine grandchildren, Max Banister and Anika Banister (Kathleen); Amanda Taylor (David); Kayla MacNeille, Taylor Bailey, and Tori Clouse (Michelle); Emily Udall, Macy Taylor, and Avery Taylor (Michael); and her two great-grandchildren, Cannon and Bailee MacNeille.  Without question, her favorite thing to do with this cast of characters was to watch them perform Must Be Santa each year at the family Christmas party.  The kids always complained but she knew they loved it!

We love her, and she will be sorely missed, but we are happy for her reunion with her parents and those others who preceded her.

There will be a viewing held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church building at 3572 E Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85234.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, June 12, at the same church building, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00am.  Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery.  The family is grateful for the reverence and respect that Bunker Family Funerals has had for Bonnie in their care.  Flowers are welcome and may be sent to their Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.  If you would rather make a donation, please do so to a charity or organization of your choosing in her behalf.

Patricia Frances Vincent returned to the open arms of her beloved Savior on June 2, 2021. She was 67 years old.

Born to Walter and Louise Parzych in Clinton, Massachusetts on November 10, 1953, Pattie was the embodiment of light, love, and kindness from the very beginning. She grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with her older sister Constance Bilodeau and younger brother Walter Parzych. She enjoyed reading, visiting the Boston Children’s Museum, and Old Sturbridge Village.

Pattie cultivated a lifelong passion for learning and had a profound influence as a teacher of hundreds of young children. She graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School in 1971, and went on to study Elementary Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in 1976. After graduating, she became a Registered Nurse in Worcester. Later on, Pattie returned to study Elementary Education, earning her Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona in 2002. She was a proud member of Delta Kappa Gamma, promoting professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Pattie dedicated over 20 years of her life as a nurse and over 20 years of her life as an elementary school teacher, proving to be an angel to countless others. Pattie loved teaching kindergarten–it was her dream job. When she was a kid, she would set up dolls, pretending to be their teacher. She retired from Mesa Public Schools in 2019.

In her 20s, Pattie joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a few years later in 1979 she met her sweetheart Jerry Vincent at a church activity on Cape Cod. They married on June 7, 1980 and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington D.C. Temple.

Pattie loved her family (her boys and her grandkids), visiting museums, jellybeans, attending plays and concerts, going to Delta Kappa Gamma conventions, teaching kindergarten, shopping at Kohl’s and Barnes & Noble, travelling to Paris, the color purple, and the beach was her happy place.

While there was so much that brought Pattie joy, Pattie loved being a mother. She put her heart and life into raising three stalwart sons: David, Christopher, and Ryan.

Pattie leaves her print on many and is survived by her husband Jerry, sons, David (wife Lindsay), Christopher (wife Whitney), Ryan, grandkids Ryker, Ledger, Mack, Hank, River, brother Walter, niece Melissa Bilodeau, nephew Eddie Bilodeau, and stepdaughters Donna Vincent-Smith and Wendi Nasser (husband Waleed). She is preceded in death by her mother, father, in-laws, sister, and stepson Michael.

We are so blessed to have known and loved Pattie.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, June 9^th, at the Des Moines Chapel at 2835 E. Des Moines Mesa, AZ 85213.  Interment will follow the services at Gilbert Memorial Park at 2100 E. Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297.

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Ronald Eugene Smith (68) of Mesa, Arizona on May 30^th, 2021.  Born January 6^th, 1953, in Orange, California, he lived the first 65 years of his life in his beloved Orange County.  Predeceased by his parents, Rex and Lorraine Smith, Ron is survived by his sister, Pamela Morrison of Mesa, Arizona, nephew, Jeffery Nadeau and his wife, Sarah, of Peoria, Arizona, nephew, Timothy Nadeau of Phoenix, Arizona, grandnephew, Austin Nadeau, grandnieces, Chris and Molly Garrett, many cousins, and friends.

Ron never met a stranger.   A lifelong thinker and learner, he enjoyed staying current on technology and world events.  An avid guitar player, he loved “Open Mic” nights performing with his dear friends in Orange County and just hanging out.  In his youth, he was an avid scuba diver, snow skier, and hiker.  He also loved to travel the world with family and friends.

His life’s work was in the technology sector where he most recently worked for Oracle Corporation as a Product Strategist.  Retiring in 2017, he moved to Mesa, Arizona in late 2018 to be closer to family.

Ron will be deeply missed.  His generosity, happy spirit, words of encouragement, and the comfort his presence brought to his family and friends will never be forgotten. Until we meet again.

A celebration of Ron’s life is being planned for later this summer and he will be interred at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California.  Arrangements are being handled by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation of Mesa, Arizona.

Ann Eagleburger (Burnett) of Mesa, Arizona, was born on March 26, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She spent her childhood years in Waldron, Arkansas. She later moved to Escondido, California where she attended Escondido High School and was voted Homecoming Queen. She attended the College of North Texas University and the Northern Arizona University (then Arizona State Teachers College) where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and voted Snow Queen of Sigma Chi. There she met her husband David Gammon Eagleburger. Ann and Dave were married for over 50 years until his passing on December 27, 2018.

Ann taught Kindergarten at Mesa Public Schools for 25 years until she retired to take care of her mother. She was a member of Mahnah Club and PEO as well as many other local organizations. Ann was a loved and cherished daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.

She is survived by sons, Matthew and his wife, Megan and their two sons, Jack and Craig, Casey and his wife, Nicolle and their two sons, Buck and Mack. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Henderson, step-father Leming Henderson, father James (JL) Burnett,  step-mother, Dorothy (Dot) Burnett, brother Hugh David Burnett, husband, David Eagleburger and her beloved dogs, Frank, Fred, Bob, Lulu, and Gracie.

Ann adored her friends and family, and was available for anyone that needed to talk. We are all going to miss her smile, encouraging words, and optimism. She wanted everyone to know that she led a full life and cherished her time with all of you. She is on the other side enjoying laughter, her dogs, lunch with friends, being with her Arkansas and Texas family, and dancing with Dave.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E. Flower Street, Building #2, Phoenix, AZ 85014. An open house will be held in her honor from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Please contact the family for the location.

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Joan Adele Mooney, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born in Wickenburg, Arizona on July 17, 1932.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Edward Mooney and her parents, Donald and Louise Westover as well as her younger brother James Westover.  She was the oldest of 5 children.  Joan married her sweetheart on January 20, 1954 and they were the parents of 6 children, two sons and 4 daughters.  She later became grandmother to 26 and when she died, was great grandmother to 52.

Joan, (pronounced JoAnn), was raised primarily in Yuma, Arizona where she attended Yuma Union High School and graduated in 1950.  She played piano beautifully and joined the band in High School. She also sang in several operettas, played the bassoon in the orchestra and marched as a majorette with the marching band.

Joan attended ASU and it was there she met her husband of 34 years.  She majored in early childhood education and graduated in 1954, then received her master’s degree in education some years later.  She taught as an elementary school teacher, teaching kindergarten in Arizona, Utah and eventually settling in California where she taught for more than 30 years.  She influenced hundreds of children with her creativity and love of learning.

Joan loved to sew, quilt and cross stitch.  She could do anything and did it well.  She was a valued member of her community and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout her life.

After her husband Jim, passed away in 1987, she continued to teach until retirement, and then moved to Hurricane, Utah briefly and then to Tempe/Mesa, Arizona to be closer to some of her grown children, where she has lived since 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel at 1249 South 48^th Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85206.  There will be a viewing immediately before the services at 10:00 AM.  There will also be a graveside service held at Forrest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina, California on June 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM.

Joan is survived by her 6 children: Paul Mooney (LuAnn) of Mesa, Mark Mooney of Phoenix, Ruth Sessions (Dale) of Cedar City, Utah, Ann King (Art) of Upland, California, Gail Ellsworth (Steve) of Mesa, and Linda Mooney of Flagstaff, Arizona. Also, by her 26 grandchildren and her 59 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 3 of her siblings, Nancy Christensen of Tempe, Carol Parkin of Salt Lake City, Utah and Bruce Westover (Vicky) of Orem, Utah.  The family wishes to express thanks to Marilyn and Kim Willis for their loving care of our mother over the past several years.

Mom loved flowers but if you would rather donate to a cause, she would have loved you to donate in her name to the  Alzheimer’s Association, ALZ.ORG.

Kathy Ann Clement, 74, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully May 30^th, 2021. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee March 7^th, 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Mabel Keeling, and brothers Curtis and Markel. Kathy worked 27 years for Deseret Book in Mesa. She is survived by her husband Thomas Jordan, daughter LaDonna Garner (Scott), son Thomas Lee (Ashley), seven grandsons, one great grandson and brothers David, Rendall (Jeriann), Steven (Annette) and Timothy (Julie). She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Viewing will be held at 6:00pm on Friday, June 4^th 2021 at LDS Chapel 1100 N. Lindsay Rd. in Gilbert. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, June 5^th, 2021 at Mountainview Funeral Home and Cemetery at 7900 E. Main St. Mesa.

Chad Ryan Russell, 35, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away May 28, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Chad was born September 6, 1985, in Mesa, Arizona, to Tim Russell and Kim (Wnorowski) Russell. He grew up and attended schools in Mesa, AZ, and graduated from Mountain View High School.  He also attended Brigham Young University and Brigham Young University-Idaho. 

On March 14, 2016, he married Emily Smith in McKinney, Texas. Chad and Emily made their home in Mesa, Arizona, where Chad owned his own landscaping company.

Chad spent his time with life-long friends, his family, and loved nothing more than his nieces and nephews. 

Chad is survived by his loving wife, Emily Smith; parents, William and Kim Russell of Payson, AZ; sisters, Brittni (Jake) Russell of Clovis, NM, Tiffany (Brian) Marler of Mesa, AZ, Kiersti (Brett) Hardison of Mesa, AZ; and brother, Todd (Macy) Russell of Mesa, AZ. Chad was the greatest uncle in the world to nieces and nephews that love him dearly.

Memorial services will be held in Mesa, Arizona on June 5th, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 745 N. Val Vista Mesa, Az 85205 at 10:00 AM.

Dr. Paul Randall Bates, DC, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Paul was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 6, 1952 to Howard and Dottie Bates. He is preceded in death by his Father Howard, grandson Beckham Anderson, and the beautiful mother of his children Deborah Bates. He is survived by his children Jason (Michele) Bates, Krista (Jason) Meeks, Jennifer (Damon) Lines, Angela (Matt) Sloan, Stephanie (Max) Anderson, Trevor (Risa) Bates, Travis Bates and 24 grandchildren.

Paul Graduated from Saguaro High School in 1970 and Palmer Chiropractic College in Iowa in 1975. While attending Palmer College he met and married Deborah Bates on December 19, 1972. He opened his first Chiropractic practice in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1975 and they raised their 7 kids there. He was a practicing chiropractor for over 20 years.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved serving others and was always looking for ways to serve his family and friends.

Paul, also known as Bubba, Randy, Dad, and Poppy was a devoted father, son, brother, and grandfather. He enjoyed his weekly Saturday lunch dates with his mom, brother, and sister. He loved his grandkids and devoted many nights to attending their sports games or performances. He was the life of the party and always brightened up the room when he entered. He had a passion for hunting, camping, and fishing. He will be missed by all who loved him.

A private viewing and service will be held on May 29, 2021 at Bunker Mortuary. Donations can be made via venmo @Jennifer-Lines-1. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for your sympathy and love in our time of grief.

James M. Ross (Jim) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20, 2021, in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 82.

Jim was born on October 9, 1938, in Billings, Montana, son of William and Norma Ross. He grew up near Chinook, Montana on a ranch in the foothills of the Bear’s Paw Mountains. He attended Ada Country School for his elementary years and graduated from Chinook High School in 1956. Jim spent his younger years working hard on the ranch, raising and caring for cattle and sheep and was an active participant in the 4-H program. Jim graduated from Montana State University in 1960 and served his country in the Army where he was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia.

He returned to Montana and met and married Shirley Hatcher of Fairfield, MT in 1963. Jim began his banking career in 1965 for the Great Falls National Bank which later became Northwestern Bank. In 1973 he became Vice President working in the agribusiness department dealing in farm and ranch loans, later transitioning into commercial loans. Continuing along the financial career pathway, Jim worked for IFG Leasing in Great Falls for several years until moving his family to Mesa, Arizona to work for then Valley Bank Leasing.

After a long and fruitful career in the finance and banking industry, Jim retired and he and Shirley enjoyed many years of travel abroad including trips to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain, France, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Panama, Costa Rica and many destinations stateside as well.

His love for the beauty and simple life of Montana never waned and he and Shirley spent their summers in Bozeman, enjoying the cool temperatures and breathtaking scenery. They would travel back to Arizona for the winter months, but always looked forward to returning North once the snow melted!

Over the past several years, Jim battled Parkinson’s disease which inhibited his ability to travel and move as freely as he would have liked. As his body began to slow down, his grace, charm, class and dry and witty sense of humor remained sharp.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jim held several church callings throughout his life mentoring, serving and caring for neighbors and friends in the congregations.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Shirley, his three beautiful daughters: Lisa Ross (Larry Wolfert), Oakland, CA, Lesli Satchell, Billings, MT and Linda Hardwick (Daniel), Gilbert AZ. He is also survived by his younger sister, Karen Benson Huck of Seattle, WA. Jim loved his six grandchildren: Lauren, Avery, Jacob, Braedy, Libby and Beau.  All of them will forever remember their grandfather’s example of hard work, perseverance and dedication to his Savior, Jesus Christ and to his family.

There will be a viewing at Croxford Funeral Home, 1307 Central Ave, Great Falls, Montana the evening of Thursday, June 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 4 at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Fairfield, Montana at 11 a.m.

Gina Marie O’Neal, 64, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born in Springfield, IL on June 8, 1956 to James and Dolores Schnepp.

Gina was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved nothing more in life than her children, grandchildren, and documenting all the wonderful memories they made together.

Gina graduated from Mesa Community College in 1977 with her Associates Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for over thirty years at Banner Desert Medical Center, formerly known as Desert Samaritan Hospital.

Gina is survived by her children Jennifer O’Neal Kuznicki and Michael O’Neal; her grandchildren Lilly, Maggie, Jackson, Gavin, Emily, Dimitri, and Natalia. She is survived by her parents James and Dolores Schnepp; brother John Schnepp; and sisters Kathy Skoglund, Julie Andersen, and Valerie Hepburn. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Schnepp.

Viewing will be held Friday, June 4^th, 1pm-3pm, at Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Services will be held Saturday, June 5^th, 9am-10am at Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201, with a graveside prayer service at 10:30am at Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Gina to bannerhealthfoundation.org.

Dr. Subodh S. Shroff was a caring husband, father, physician and friend. He left this world peacefully and surrounded by family on May 23, 2021 at age 71.

Subodh was born in Baroda, India on December 7, 1949 to parents Pramila and Sumanlal, and was a beloved brother to his siblings, Parimal, Sadhana, Avani, and Snehal. Coming from humble beginnings, he studied tirelessly to become a physician and improve his station in life. After earning his MD at MS University in Baroda, he immigrated to the United States in 1975 for his Internal Medicine residency in Chicago. Dr. Shroff then opened a private practice in River Forest, Illinois where he specialized in primary care and geriatrics for many years. He was regarded for his vast medical knowledge and the extensive time he spent to provide thorough and individualized care. Well loved by his patients, he was always receiving gifts from them and was often invited to their family events. Dr. Shroff moved to Gilbert, Arizona in 2008, where he continued his medical career and later retired.

Nothing was more important to Subodh than his role as a family man. He was a very proud father to his three daughters, Jennifer, Monica, and Erica.  Despite his rigorous work schedule, he always made time to attend their field trips, help with their homework, read them fairy tales, and take them on family vacations.  He was very affectionate and did not miss an opportunity to tell them how much he loved and was proud of them. Seeing the impact their father had on his patients throughout their childhood, his daughters were all moved to seek careers in healthcare. In recent years, Subodh became a loving grandfather to his three grandsons, Liam, Aiden, and Colin. He will forever be their role model for hard work, a positive attitude, and the importance of family.

Subodh was a devoted husband to his wife, Vibhuti.  He showered her with love, writing her songs and bringing her chocolates and stargazer lilies (his favorite flower) on every occasion. They enjoyed traveling, socializing with friends, singing karaoke, and attending concerts and comedy shows. He loved eating her delicious food and helping clean up the kitchen after meals. After his retirement, they spent many happy hours together, playing cards and Rummikub, going for walks, and exploring Arizona with daytrips to scenic mountain towns.

Everyone Subodh met instantly became family to him. Adored by friends in India, Chicago, Phoenix, and beyond, he will always be remembered for his magnetic smile, his lyrical talents, and his desire to help others. Throughout his career and even after retirement, he always went out of his way to help others with medical advice and care. He had a true passion for poetry and music, especially Indian classical music. He was well known for the thoughtful poems he wrote and sang to family and friends on all of life’s occasions.

Subodh faced the challenges of life with courage, faith, optimism. He was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 28 at Bunker Family Funeral in Mesa, AZ. Viewing, pooja, and memorial will be from 1-3pm with cremation to follow.

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Myrtle Elizabeth Petersen Parker returned to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 21, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Myrtle was the seventh child of Andrew and Susie Brewer Petersen born September 22, 1924 in Pinedale, Arizona.  She attended grade school in Pinedale’s two room school house.  After graduating from Snowflake Union High School in 1942 she moved to California to attend secretarial school.  She returned home after learning of her father’s death.  Soon after she met and married her eternal companion Clyde Parker in 1944.  Together they had four boys and two girls.  They lived for a time in Minnesota and Nevada but always returned home to Arizona.  Clyde passed away in 1984 and Myrtle remained a widow for 23 years.  But as love would have it, in 2007 she married her good friend France Willis.  Together they enjoyed five wonderful years.  France passed away in 2012.  After spending five years in Snowflake Mom chose to return again to Mesa.  She spent her last years making friends, crafting and bringing joy to all who came across her path.

Myrtle was a devout lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.  She served the Lord diligently in many callings.  Some of her favorite callings were Relief Society President, working with the youth in MIA, Chorister and later in life, as the Adult Singles Family Home Evening Coordinator.  She served selflessly wherever she was needed.  She went out of her way to make sure everyone around her knew they were loved.  She was a friend to all and often said “I’ve never met a stranger”.  She befriended everyone.  In this respect she was a true disciple of Jesus Christ.  Her life was a reflection of Him and what He taught.

Mom was a creative person.  She loved baking and she made delicious pies and decorated cookies.  She will always be remembered for the beautiful birthday and wedding cakes that she made for her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.  She even won grand prize ribbons at the Arizona State Fair for a wedding cake and an ornate gingerbread house.

Myrtle worked many years as a secretary, bookkeeper, dispatcher and office manager.  She then joined her husband, Clyde, driving cross country as a long-haul truck driver.  Mom and dad always got a kick out of being called ‘Bonnie and Clyde’, their CB radio handle .  She proudly proclaimed she had been in every state in the continental United States.

But most of all mom’s the greatest joy was her family.  She loved being a mother, grandmother and aunt.  She was passionate about genealogy and family reunions.  Myrtle’s legacy will continue through her children, James (Sally) Parker, Curtis (Marcia) Parker, Raymond Parker, Andrea (Gregory) Willis, Lauri (Brian) Astel, 23 grandchildren and 43 greatgrandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Velma Jarman and daughter-in-law Kerry Parker.  Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Parker, her son Craig Parker and daughters-in-law Lisa Parker and Bettye Parker.

A visitation will be held Thursday May 27^th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa Arizona.  Funeral services will be held Friday May 28^th at 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 422 E. University Drive, Mesa Arizona.  A viewing will be held prior to the funeral at 9:00am in the same building.  Interment will be at the Pinedale Arizona Cemetery Saturday, May 29^th at 10:30am

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Eugene Dewey Sabin

September 3, 1947 – May 10, 2021

Viewing Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 6-8 PM

Graveside Service Friday, May 21, 2021 at 4 PM

Eugene Dewey Sabin was born September 3, 1947, in Logan Utah.

Eugene (know as just Gene by everyone), grew up in Mesa, AZ. While a young adult, Gene learned to Square Dance. After his mission, he moved in with his younger brother Edwin in Santa Clara, CA to find job. He did that but also found a wife, Dina Sandoval Carson. Dina had learned to Square Dance and the two attended the Special Interest Single Adult dances which were often Square Dances.

Dina and Gene were married on December 8, 1980. While they lived in Santa Clara their son John Victorino Sabin was born. Dina already had daughter, Lilly, from a previous marriage.

Eventually, they moved back to Mesa, AZ. But, sadly, shortly after returning, Dina passed away in May 2001.

Gene’s passion became Family History and Genealogy upon which he worked tirelessly.

Gene contracted prostate cancer in 2019 and passed away May 10, 2021.

Preceding Gene in death are his Father, Wallace Dewey Sabin, his Mother, Ora Amanda Tietjen Sabin, his brothers Rex Dean Sabin and Edwin Wallace Sabin and his Wife, Dina Sandoval Carson Sabin.

Surviving Gene are his son, John Victorino Sabin, Stepdaughter, Lillian Carson Stone and Step-Granddaughter, Dreamer Stone. He is also survived by one brother, Roger Allen Sabin, and two sisters, Donna Stauffer and Julie Jarvis.