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Linda S. Bumpous, 73, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born to Buford and Jessie Johnson in Frederick, Oklahoma in 1947. Linda led a very happy and fulfilled life overflowing with God’s love and with family, friends and many activities such as: cooking, church, playing bingo, and enjoying her family.
Linda is survived by her husband, Charles “Ray” Bumpous and they were lucky to have celebrated over 56 years together and raised their 2 children, Ken Bumpous and Susie Fitzgerald. Linda loved her 3 grandkids, Noah Bumpous and Ashton & Gracie Fitzgerald.
The funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201, with a visitation beginning at 10:30am. For more information, please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com.
Lynda Kay Williamson, beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother was born on April 9th, 1951 in Payson, Utah. She was the second child of Ronald and Beulah Backus and grew up with three brothers and one sister. She was a true Arizonan through and through. Mesa was her home from the time she was a toddler until she left to attend college at Brigham Young University in Provo when she was 19. She had several adventures such as working at the Grand Canyon as well as in Alaska before she met Craig and got married in 1972 at age 21. Her life from the beginning was greatly influenced by being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was very active in church activities, girls’ camps and callings while growing up, and gave many hours to the Young Women, Relief Society and Primary over the years. She always was strong in her faith and was a consistent example to her family of loving the Lord and living her testimony of the gospel. One of her last great adventures was serving a church mission together with Craig for 18 months in China.
Lynda’s whole life was full and busy, and aside from raising 8 children, traveling the world, and living for a time in Rhode Island, Singapore, and Hong Kong, what stands out the most is that she was always working on some fun, creative project. She had the ability to make grand things out of whatever materials could be found to work with – a skill she enjoyed so much and put to use in a way that helped so many people. She made all kinds of things for her children and grandchildren, things for the community, and things for every church ward and stake she was in. Sets for plays, backdrops for weddings, decorations for parties, and chandeliers for charity. If you needed it, she could make it. Music was also something she loved and passed on – she will be remembered for bedtime songs, road trip singing, and her unforgettable talents as a Primary chorister. She was an avid reader and devoured books constantly. Family was everything to her as evidenced by all the love and time she gave as a wife and a full-time mom and grandma. Her influence on us all runs deep, and our memories of her will be with us always.
Lynda passed away at her home in Queen Creek, AZ on May 7th, 2021 with Craig by her side, after several years of living with the difficult challenges of Alzheimer’s. She had just turned 70 a few weeks before and got to enjoy one last big birthday party with the family.
Lynda is survived by her husband, Craig, and her eight children: Tonya, Terri, Scott, Todd, Kimberly, Mark, Jeffrey, and Shelley; also by her brothers Jim, John, and Joseph, and her sister DeeAnn. She has 41 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Andrew McKay Seamons graduated this life May 6, 2021 at the age of 50. He faced his battle with melanoma cancer armed with faith and good humor. Although his pain was intense, it never stopped his desire to keep living and loving
Andrew was rambunctious and loved his life. He became an Eagle Scout, an LDS missionary (Alabama), earned a Masters degree of business, a United States service man (Army), successful business owner (BugzOut Pest Control), husband, and father. The love of his life was his grandson Nathan.
He leaves behind daughters: Ara (Esteban Munoz), McKayla and son: Brant.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday May 15th at 12pm.
LDS chapel
800 W Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler AZ 85248
Burial: Huntsville Utah cemetery
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to cancer research.
Susan (Mrs Scott Knutson), age 62 of Phoenix died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Banner Good Samaritan hospital in Phoenix following a very long illness. Susan Jane Henriksen was born February 1, 1959 at St. Marie’s, Idaho, the third child of Duane LeRoy Henriksen and Una Mae Lewis Henriksen. The family moved back to their farm at Calvin, ND shortly after she was born. Susan grew up on the farm and graduated from Border Central High School in Calvin in 1977. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Recreational Therapy and a master’s from University of Phoenix. She had been a resident of the Phoenix area since 1986.
Susan and Scott Knutson were married October 27th, 1995 in Mesa, Arizona and lived here in the Phoenix metro area since then, with the exception of a short time in Pennsylvania. The couple took in Susan’s mother, who was in failing health, during their time in Pennsylvania. They were always ready to help those needing help or just a place to stay.
Susan and Scott became parents of a lovely baby girl they named Kaia, now 6 years old and loved by her mom and dad. Susan is survived by her husband Scott, her daughter Kaia, brother Terrance (Mary) Henriksen of Sun City West, AZ, sister Cynthia (Mike) Cheeley, Hayden, ID, mother in law Sherry Knutson of Mesa, brother in law David of Gilbert, AzSusan and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father in law, Don Knutson and several aunts and uncles.
An outrageously good cook, meticulous seamstress, and notorious cat lover, Ann Clemence Kittredge began her life’s journey in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1932. She held deep friendships her entire life, including those from Sun Lakes, Arizona, where she died on May 6, 2021.
Ann graduated from Stratford High School in 1949, attended University of Bridgeport as well as Traphagen School of Fashion Design in NYC. The family is grateful for friends Maura Mosely, Cathy & Russ Hanson, and Bill Serdar in Arizona, who greatly assisted Ann after the passing of her husband, Howard B. G. Kittredge.
In the 1950’s Ann’s parents, F. Stanley and Gertrude Agnes (Beecher) Clemence moved to Cape Cod, established a real estate practice and purchased a venerable site on Route 6A in Dennis across from the Cape Playhouse. Their collection of antique buildings operated as The Player’s Inn where Ann learned to cook and serve in the inn’s restaurant and maintain the inn’s guestbooks laden with names of the many stars of the Playhouse’s stage.
Ann and Howard married in 1968, after they met on Cape Cod. She quickly took his daughter and son into her heart and is survived by both Wendy Kittredge Northcross and her husband Van and Todd Howard Kittredge and his wife Pamela Williams all of Cape Cod, MA.
Predeceased by her brother, John (Jack) Clemence, former Yarmouth fire department chief and his wife Helen, Ann is survived by her niece and two nephews and their families: Carolyn and husband Bob Bates, Tom and wife Debbie Clemence and Donald Clemence.
Ann will be laid to rest on Cape Cod later in July. Memorials in her honor may be made to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 2488, Hyannis, MA 02601 https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/donate-jfk-hyannis-museum/ or The Association to Preserve Cape Cod, 482 Main Street, Dennis, MA 02638 https://apcc.org/get-involved/donate/.
Donald Neils Evans
November 23, 1946 – May 4, 2021
Beloved husband, father, brother, and papa, Donald Neils Evans, 74, of Mesa, passed away on May 4th, 2021, after a lengthy struggle with heart disease, Parkinson’s, and their complications. A friend to everyone, Don spread joy by sharing a silly joke or offering a listening ear. Any ailment could be healed with a root beer float or a giant bowl of popcorn when it was served with love.
Don was born to N. Grant and Adela Evans of Lakeshore, UT. His father’s untimely death and his mother’s illnesses thrust the responsibility for maintaining the family farm on the four Evans youngsters. Alongside his siblings, he learned humility, the value of work, and the strength of community.
As a teenager, Don met his forever love, Kathy Christensen, at church. Their young love bloomed, and Don and Kathy were wed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 5, 1968, soon after Don returned from serving in the Gulf States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He enrolled at Utah State University in Logan, UT, where he received a BS in Business and Agriculture, then he joined the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant while working in intelligence then as a recruiter.
In the following years, the family welcomed four children, eventually settling in Mesa, Arizona. Don was called as bishop of their ward from 1987 to 1992. Known for his unconditional love, he faithfully served his ward, sometimes sacrificing his own comfort to meet another’s needs. He seemed to walk with angels, speaking with the spirit and innately knowing how best to help his ward members.
At home, Don found joy in gardening, building his model train, and playing with his children and grandchildren. He could often be found flipping pancakes or burgers for family dinners, pushing swings at the park for his grandchildren, or offering advice and a blessing to calm a worried adult child.
Don is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Kathy; his children, Brant Evans (Nichole) of Gilbert, D’Net Layton (Paul) and Corey Evans (Lori) of Mesa, and Maguen Wilhelm (Todd) of San Tan Valley; his siblings Lee Evans (Linda), Jay Evans (Marla), Audra Thorpe (Charles); and nineteen precious grandchildren. Services, facilitated by Bunker Family Funerals, will be held at 11:00 am on May 12, 2021, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1007 S 72nd St, Mesa, AZ, 85208. Interment will be the following day at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Humanitarian Fund for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, online at give.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/humanitarian-aid , or by mail, Philanthropies, 1450 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604.
Belinda Jo (Hardy) Wood passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, May 3, 2021 at 51 years old. The youngest of five children, Belinda brought unexpected luck to her family when she was born on Friday, March 13, 1970, in Portland, Oregon. The rambunctious curly, blonde was affectionately called Buffy very early on, and the name stuck most of her childhood.
Her early childhood was spent in Gresham, Oregon, but started 9th grade in Arizona when her family moved to Mesa. Belinda briefly attended Brigham Young University, and later became a nail technician.
Belinda inherited her family’s love of music and started singing with her older sisters at a very young age. She sang her first solo at age 10, and went on to pursue professional vocal training, competed in voice competitions, performed on the radio, sang in local clubs and recorded a few songs.
Belinda married Brad Wood April 19, 1996 – just celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Belinda found most joy as a full-time mom to her two daughters, Taylor (20) and Makenzie (18). She loved all children and they loved her. She was a favorite aunt to her 14 nieces and nephews—and was looking forward to the day she would become a grandmother.
Along with her husband and daughters, Belinda is survived by her brother, Brad Hardy, and sister, Becky Kelly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Myrna Hardy, her brother, Brian Hardy and sister, Brenda Hardy.
Philip Thelmer Hyink was born on August 8, 1932 in Hospers, IA to Lawrence and Matilda (Groen) Hyink.
He worked on his parent’s farm growing up and then worked on neighboring farms and with an electrician. He told of how he was totally out of money and almost out of gas in his car. The electrician was hiring and said he knew a little about it. The owner soon knew he didn’t know much but he worked so hard that day he let him continue working for $1.00 a day which was a big raise from his last job. The owner even paid him the first day so he could put gas in his car.
Phil married Jeanine Margaret Westall on November 9, 1950, at her parent’s farm home in Winifred SD.
When the Korean War broke out, Phil was drafted and sent to basic training in California. On June 19, 1953 Phil was injured badly as a result of action with enemy forces. He told of laying out in the open thinking of his mom and Jeanine reciting the 23rd Psalm before losing consciousness. Fellow service men came to rescue him with heroic efforts. He spent several months in a hospital in Japan. He didn’t receive his discharge until August 21, 1954 but was awarded the Korean Service Medal Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart. His brothers and sister call him their hero.
When Phil was reunited with Jeanine after the Korean War, they lived on a farm south of Winfred. While living in that area, Jeanine gave birth to their first son, David Lawrence, on September 21, 1955, and daughter, Nancy Jo, on August 11, 1958.
Then, after a tough year of farming in South Dakota, moved to Long Prairie, MN where his sister Leora lived with her husband Gene. They bought a farm and 25 milk cows. There is where Jeanine gave birth to their second son, Keith Allen, on March 3, 1963.
After Phil became terribly allergic to all aspects of farming, they moved to Zumbrota MN where he attended Tech school. That schooling won him a mechanics position for Jensen & Gas Implement in 1965 at Arlington, SD. Later in life Phil and Jeanine decided to start their own business and ran the Texaco station until they purchased Sieck’s Service Station He sold gas, serviced cars and also learned the art of fixing radiators. While living in Arlington, Phil was very active with the American Legion. He serviced as Commander and spent many hours preparing and serving at mountain oyster feeds along many activities sponsored by the Legion.
After visiting their two sons in Mesa Arizona they came home, sold their house and moved to Mesa in 2000. Phil did maintenance for Good Shepherd Care Facility and was very active at Church of the Master. Phil volunteered to prepare and cook for the Wednesday night kid’s programs and spent many hours buying and distributing food to the needy for the church’s food program.
During the Covid outbreak Phil became high risk for falling so he moved into a group home and rented his house. His family was able to see him every Saturday in the garage of the home or in the park nearby. On April 16th, he was rushed to the hospital with an infection that was all throughout his body and he was not able to fight it even with antibiotics. He took his last breaths on May 1, 2021, while David and Lori were with him on Saturday morning.
Phil is preceded in death by his wife: Jeanine (Westall) Hyink, parents: Lawrence and Matilda Hyink, one sister: Blanche Hueners, one brother: Kenneth Hyink, three brother-in-laws: Gene Hillman, Royce Hueners and Curtis Hueners
Phil is survived by, three children: David & (Lori) Hyink, Nancy & (Clint) Moore, Keith & (Tamera Krause) Hyink; six grandchildren: Jeremy Hyink, Jessica & (Doug) Reh, Ben & (Yoseline) Hyink, Kara & (Jared) Powell, Brittney & (Brian) Infiesto, Rebecca Hyink; eight great grandchildren: Matthew, Andreya, Samantha, Wyatt, Doug Jr., River, Forest and Braxton; one great/great grandchild: Claire; seven brothers and sisters: Leora Hillman, Thelma Hueners, Lila (Chuck) Bliss, Larry (Nancy) Hyink, Judy (Dan) Bohl, Mary (Dave) Lyng, Earl (Barb) Hyink; Sister-in Law: Julie Hyink and many nieces and nephews (we keep losing count).
Phil’s life will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Church of the Master Presbyterian Church, 6659 E University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205, where he and Jeanine attended and served while living in Arizona. His ashes will be distributed beside his wife’s in the church’s rose garden after the service.
James Montgomery McGuire, 47 passed away on May 4, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donna Rae and E.J. James is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tamara, and children Ethan and Erin, as well as sisters Marci, Kelly and Gail, and brothers Tony, Kim, Chuck and Pernell.
James was the perfect example of courage and quiet determination having battled serious medical conditions over the past 20 years. He enjoyed a good project, photography and travelling, especially houseboating with family and friends each year at Lake Powell. His gentle and easy going manner endeared him to all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 848 North Westwood, Mesa, AZ at 11:00 am, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 am. For those wishing to attend the services via zoom, the link is https://bit.ly/20thWard. For more information, please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com.
“They Call Me Lucky”
Larry J. Chesley, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on May 2nd, 2021 in Queen Creek, AZ.
Visitation and viewing will be from 6-8pm, on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Friday the 14th of May at the Crismon Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Following the funeral, the burial and his final resting place will be at the Mesa Cemetery at 1pm with arrangements made by Bunker Funeral Home.
Larry “Lucky” Chesley was born in Burley, Idaho to Verl and Susie Chesley on September 27th, 1938. He graduated from Burley High and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force. During this time, he continued with his higher education, graduating from Weber State and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. He then entered Pilot Training and upon receiving his Wings, volunteered for duty in Vietnam.
He was shot down on April 16, 1966 and spent 2,495 days as a Prisoner of War. Upon his return from captivity, he continued his career in the USAF, acquiring an MBA from Arizona State along the way. Following his retirement from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981, he ventured into politics, where he served as a State Senator for 4 years in the Arizona State Legislature.
Larry was involved in many affiliations, but none was more important than serving the Lord in his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Larry and Judy faithfully served four missions for the church in their retirement.
Larry Chesley is preceded in death by Annette and Martin Chesley. He is survived by Judith Chesley, wife of 40 years, and his children Debbie, Don, Kevin, Philip, Clark, Nancy, Susie, Nikki, and Travis. He has 29 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
The family of Larry Chesley wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the special people in his life, which are too many to count.
Philip Thelmer Hyink was born on August 8, 1932 in Hospers, IA to Lawrence and Matilda (Groen) Hyink.
He worked on his parent’s farm growing up and then worked on neighboring farms and with an electrician. He told of how he was totally out of money and almost out of gas in his car. The electrician was hiring and said he knew a little about it. The owner soon knew he didn’t know much but he worked so hard that day he let him continue working for $1.00 a day which was a big raise from his last job. The owner even paid him the first day so he could put gas in his car.
Phil married Jeanine Margaret Westall on November 9, 1950, at her parent’s farm home in Winifred SD.
When the Korean War broke out, Phil was drafted and sent to basic training in California. On June 19, 1953 Phil was injured badly as a result of action with enemy forces. He told of laying out in the open thinking of his mom and Jeanine reciting the 23rd Psalm before losing consciousness. Fellow service men came to rescue him with heroic efforts. He spent several months in a hospital in Japan. He didn’t receive his discharge until August 21, 1954 but was awarded the Korean Service Medal Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart. His brothers and sister call him their hero.
When Phil was reunited with Jeanine after the Korean War, they lived on a farm south of Winfred. While living in that area, Jeanine gave birth to their first son, David Lawrence, on September 21, 1955, and daughter, Nancy Jo, on August 11, 1958.
Then, after a tough year of farming in South Dakota, moved to Long Prairie, MN where his sister Leora lived with her husband Gene. They bought a farm and 25 milk cows. There is where Jeanine gave birth to their second son, Keith Allen, on March 3, 1963.
After Phil became terribly allergic to all aspects of farming, they moved to Zumbrota MN where he attended Tech school. That schooling won him a mechanics position for Jensen & Gas Implement in 1965 at Arlington, SD. Later in life Phil and Jeanine decided to start their own business and ran the Texaco station until they purchased Sieck’s Service Station He sold gas, serviced cars and also learned the art of fixing radiators. While living in Arlington, Phil was very active with the American Legion. He serviced as Commander and spent many hours preparing and serving at mountain oyster feeds along many activities sponsored by the Legion.
After visiting their two sons in Mesa Arizona they came home, sold their house and moved to Mesa in 2000. Phil did maintenance for Good Shepherd Care Facility and was very active at Church of the Master. Phil volunteered to prepare and cook for the Wednesday night kid’s programs and spent many hours buying and distributing food to the needy for the church’s food program.
During the Covid outbreak Phil became high risk for falling so he moved into a group home and rented his house. His family was able to see him every Saturday in the garage of the home or in the park nearby. On April 16th, he was rushed to the hospital with an infection that was all throughout his body and he was not able to fight it even with antibiotics. He took his last breaths on May 1, 2021, while David and Lori were with him on Saturday morning.
Phil is preceded in death by his wife: Jeanine (Westall) Hyink, parents: Lawrence and Matilda Hyink, one sister: Blanche Hueners, one brother: Kenneth Hyink, three brother-in-laws: Gene Hillman, Royce Hueners and Curtis Hueners
Phil is survived by, three children: David & (Lori) Hyink, Nancy & (Clint) Moore, Keith & (Tamera Krause) Hyink; six grandchildren: Jeremy Hyink, Jessica & (Doug) Reh, Ben & (Yoseline) Hyink, Kara & (Jared) Powell, Brittney & (Brian) Infiesto, Rebecca Hoskins; eight great grandchildren: Mathew, Andreya, Samantha, Wyatt, Doug Jr., River, Forest and Braxton; one great/great grandchild: Claire; seven brothers and sisters: Leora Hillman, Thelma Hueners, Lila (Chuck) Bliss, Larry (Nancy) Hyink, Judy (Dan) Bohl, Mary (Dave) Lyng, Earl (Barb) Hyink; Sister-in Law: Julie Hyink and many nieces and nephews (we keep losing count).
Our Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021. She was born to Ellen Beecroft and Raymond Alonzo (R.A.) Farnsworth in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 22, 1936. The family moved to Arizona in 1938 where she was raised on a family dairy and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1954. She married Donald Dee Nichols (Deceased) on May 26, 1955 in Gilbert, Arizona. They had four children, Troy (Suzie), Hugh (Jane), Lori (Kenny), and Ross (Rayna). She later married Verl Lillywhite (Deceased) in the Mesa Arizona Temple, adding three more sons, Mike (Deceased), Jim and Jeff (Wendy). Her posterity is 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Marion (Doris) and her sister Alene. She is survived by two siblings, Raymond Farnsworth and Bertha Germaine. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ronnie will be remembered as a fun-loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She will be missed by her family, but we know she has gone home to loved ones and family on the other side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 8th at 10:00 AM at the Kimball Stake Center, 1266 S. 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ 85204 with a visitation held one hour prior to the funeral services. There will be a viewing at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 from 6-8 PM Friday, May 7th.
Below are the links to view her services online.
LaRae Werner Peel passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2021.
LaRae was born to Linford Behrman and Martha Alzina Willes Werner on July 8, 1934 in Mesa, Arizona. Her family moved to Burbank, California, when she was twelve years old. LaRae enjoyed all her school activities and did well academically, too. In ninth grade, she served as student body president and received the American Legion award. As a senior, she was honored to be chosen as the “Aloha [Senior prom] Queen,” president of the Girls’ League and as an “Honored Senior” (valedictorian) of Burbank High. She later attended UCLA and BYU, graduating summa cum laude in 1960.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaRae married her eternal sweetheart, LeRoy Franklin Peel in the Mesa, Arizona, temple in 1955. Together, they had five children: Laurie (Mark) Dooley, Stephen LeRoy, Marilyn Elaine (Mike) Fish, Michael Benjamin and Barbra Ann (Joel) Galindo.
They lived in Provo, Utah; Hamilton, Montana and Kansas City, Missouri, for nearly 20 years before returning home to live in Mesa, Arizona, where she taught English and journalism classes in the Mesa Public Schools for over 25 years.
Music has been instrumental throughout her life. Being an accomplished musician, she played the organ at church for most of her adult life, as well as teaching piano lessons over many years and accompanying various soloists and choral groups throughout the years. Mom loved classical music, especially opera. A treasured memory for her was attending the Metropolitan Opera in New York City with her husband.
Upon retirement, she and her husband served two medical service/humanitarian missions for the LDS Church in Kathmandu, Nepal and in the Philippines. LaRae taught English to nursing students in Nepal and music lessons while serving in Manila.
LaRae was preceded in death by her parents, Lin and Zina Werner, two brothers, Willes and Robert Werner, and a sister, Elaine Werner Strong. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy, her five children, 23 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, her brother, Dean Werner and sister-in-law Elona P. Cooley.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Hawes Ward LDS Chapel, 2265 S. Hawes Rd, Mesa, Arizona, with visitation from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mesa City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley.
It is with great sadness that the family of Aaron T. Stout announces that Aaron has passed in his sleep on 04-24-21. Aaron had just turned 59 a couple of weeks earlier. Aaron is survived by Paul Stout (son), Marge (Wagner) Stout [mother], Jennifer & Jason Estes [sister], Jeff & Linda Stout [brother]. He was preceded in death by Dale Stout (father), and Claudia (Reichl) Stout [wife].
Aaron was born and raised in the Elburn, IL area, attending Kaneville grade school, and graduated Kaneland High school in 1980. He went on to DeVry College to receive his degree. He was promptly hired by the Charmilles corp. to install and repair their complex tooling machines. Shortly after, Charmilles gave him the opportunities to establish their Phoenix, AZ office. He moved to Meza AZ in the mid 90’s to operate this Phoenix based office out of his home.
Aaron enjoyed many activities, but by far his greatest interest was in motorcycles, a bug started by his father. Aaron loved many forms of motorcycling, trail riding since before he was 10 years old, and went on to race amateur off-road where he did very well, earning many trophies. He also enjoyed street riding for simple pleasure. It was not uncommon to see him polishing the chrome for a couple hours, before heading out on the street with no destination in mind. Upon return, he would return to cleaning the dust off of the chrome. When it turned too cold to ride traditional style, he would often participate in ice racing to scratch that motorcycle itch.
In 2014 Aaron married his one & only love, Claudia, from Denver CO. Despite his need to travel for work, Claudia and he found ways to stay together; often she would accompany him when he needed to travel out of state. In 2018 they adopted Claudia’s nephew Paul who was in need of a complete home. They all resided in their Mesa, AZ home until Claudia’s passing in 2019.
Donations to A.D.D. charities are encouraged in lieu of flowers.
We are going to be hosting a Memorial for Aaron on Tuesday, 5/25, from 5:00-8:00 pm at the following location:
Barbara Belding Lodge at
Brewster Creek Forest Preserve
6N921 IL Rt 25
St Charles, IL
At the end of her life, after a remarkably rapid decline, Carol Beck Boynton was surrounded by a constant flow of family who held her hand, stroked her head, and shared their love. On 25 April 2021 she drew her last breath at the age of 95. Carol lived a happy and full life.
Those closest to Carol who have also passed include her two eldest sisters, Orel and Mary who died as little girls; her beloved parents, Clara Crowther and Orin Beck; her husband, Harold O. Boynton; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Boynton; her sister, LaVee Lamb; her grandson, Blake Boynton; and her great-grandson, Alec Gadsby.
She is survived by her dear siblings, Donna Norton, Ray Scalone, Ron Beck, and Bonnie Foote; her children and their spouses include Rod and Vicki Boynton, Chip and Sandy Boynton, Kristine and David Taylor, Mark Boynton, and Matthew and Kimberly Boynton. Dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even one great-great-granddaughter celebrate her rich and interesting life.
Carol Boynton was born 27 October 1925 in the tiny LDS community of 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 informed her happy memories of childhood. In Alamosa just north of Sanford, Carol met a young man called Harold Boynton at a dance. Carol’s family moved to Provo, Utah while she was in high school, and went on to study English at Brigham Young University. She maintained contact with Harold while he served in the Marine Corps during World War II, and after years of long-distance and sporadic in-person courtship, Harold and Carol were married in Long Beach, California where he was stationed. An injury sustained in a car accident precluded Harold from a military career, so Carol encouraged him to pursue his schooling.
With his Bachelors Degree in Education complete, Harold taught for a short time before taking Carol and his growing family to France where he was a principal in the dependent schools for American military families still in Europe post WWII. In France the Boyntons lived on the economy away from the military base in an ancient French farmhouse, sharing it with a French family with whom they became lifelong friends. The time spent in France and Germany is at the heart of Carol Boynton’s family culture. Their love of travel, good food, traditions, tastes, and even their membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all have their roots in Europe. Harold joined the LDS church after his young family moved to Germany, and the Boyntons were sealed in the LDS Temple at Bern, Switzerland in 1961. When Carol, Harold, and their family returned to the United States after seven years abroad, they settled in Mesa, Arizona, her home since the early 1960s.
Carol was a beautiful and refined woman with a great sense of style. She studied cooking at the Cordon Bleu in France and was a gifted and intuitive cook. She was an accomplished seamstress and sewed for her family and for charity. She was a lifelong Relief Society worker who blessed many lives. Reading was a passion and she gathered often with her sisters for a week of reading, laughing, and chocolate, which was food of the gods for Carol. So the family invites you to enjoy some chocolate, a delicious meal, a good book, and think fondly of her.
Carol’s greatest traits were selflessness and empathy, peppered with a sense of humor and a quick wit. She, along with her sisters, cared for their mother in her final years, taking turns staying by her side a month at a time in her own home. When Harold was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she cared for him by herself for many years, four of which were brutally difficult. She wore out her life in his service because she didn’t believe anyone else would give him the care she could. Carol was a focused and empathic listener and made those who talked with her feel heard, understood, accepted, and loved. She was, however, also capable of a humorous retort and a meaningful glance.
Carol had a wonderful circle of friends and associates, most of whom preceded her in death. But at the end of the day, it was being with family that brought her the greatest joy. She was proud of her family and loved each of us unconditionally. We love her and her passing has left a void in our lives. But, happily, she will live on in our cherished memories of her life and our time with her.
The Boynton family thanks the staff at Emerald Groves and Carol’s hospice nurses for such good care during her decline and passing. Thanks too, to Bunker Family funeral directors who cared for her with such respect.
The burial will be near her family at the Mesa City Cemetery, 5 May 2021. Her funeral will follow the same day at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 532 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206-2017. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Carol Boynton‘s name.
Ricky Lynn Wilson “Rick”
Rick 59, residing in Mesa, Arizona returned home to our Heavenly Father on April 18th, 2021.
Rick Wilson was born September 5, 1961 in Littlerock, Arkansas to Freddy Mitchell and Mary Lou Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson Jordan. He is survived by stepfather Larry Wilson, brother Randy; sisters Becky & Karen; wife Brenda; son Mitchell Caine & Brittany Wilson, Natalie Patrice & Amelia Lynn; Cami Season Starks, James Dylan, Slade-Lehi, Daley Season, Scout Mathews; Micah Owen & Whitney Slade, Rhett Owen, Charlie Elle, Kael Joseph, & Taj Eldon; Carli Ryann & Joshua Hanson, Haley Dawn, Alexcia Ryann, Riley Gray & Ciel Marie; Jordan Mckay Slade (deceased) & Alyssa Mclaws, Raiden Jack and countless others
August 8, 1980 Rick enlisted into the United States Army and served three years. After serving his country he lived in several different places, his final home was in Mesa with his eternal companion Brenda Wilson (Gray). Rick and Brenda were married March 25, 2017 in Florence, AZ and later sealed in the Gilbert Temple on April 7, 2018.
His hobbies included building his testimony with daily scripture reading and keeping a personal journal, fishing, hunting, gardening, and gold prospecting. He loved serving others whenever possible no matter the task. Most remember Rick for finding humor in just about any situation.
He worked as a plumber throughout his life, at the time of his death he was retired from the trade.
Services will be held at the Sunny Mesa Ward building located at 4640 East Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 on April 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery on April 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM sharp, Located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85024
Special thanks to the staff at Bunker Family Funeral Home.
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