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LeAnn Brimley Heaton, our loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother, passed on from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 62.  LeAnn was born on May 29, 1958 to two loving parents, Nedra Simmons Brimley and James Clyde Brimley in Mesa, Arizona.  She lived nearly her entire life in Mesa, graduating from Westwood High School in 1976 and serving with all her heart and soul for 30 years in multiple positions in the Mesa Public School District.  She was married for time and all eternity to Michael Dee Heaton in the Mesa Arizona Temple on April 18, 1980.  Together with her loving husband, she raised 4 sons and 2 daughters over their 40+ years together.  LeAnn was a quiet source of strength to all those who came into contact with her.

LeAnn held numerous callings as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Among them were den mother, scout committee member, cubmaster, pianist, primary presidency, primary teacher and primary chorister, Relief Society instructor, and most recently served as the Relief Society compassionate service committee chair. She loved this calling as it was her passion and gift to serve others.

In her home, LeAnn was the homemaker in every sense of the word.  She was a masterful cook that kept a large family fed and happy.  Over the years, she developed several meals that were requested again and again for birthdays and special occasions.  LeAnn loved to craft and create things with her hands; in recent years she created several hand tied rugs, many wreaths and, of course, a Christmas Stocking for each member of the family.  She also enjoyed raising animals at home, including many chihuahuas (specifically white chihuahuas) and several generations of chickens. She truly enjoyed spending time at the beach as often as she could and she loved sharing that joy with her family when possible.

LeAnn loved her family and spent countless hours counseling, listening, and worrying about them.  Her love seemingly had no bounds as she expanded her circle of family to include sons-in-law and daughters-in-law that were treated as if they had always been a part of her family.  She loved that they all refer to her and Mike as “Mom & Dad”.  LeAnn’s grandkids were truly the “icing on the cake” for her.  She adored each one and loved spending time with them even more. They all looked forward to going out to eat with their “Mamaw” and “Pompah” for dinner for their birthdays and will still look forward to that tradition in the coming years.

LeAnn loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintained a deep and abiding love for our Savior. She fasted often and prayed constantly for the welfare of her family and the many others that she cared for. She loved studying the scriptures personally and with her family. Her Christlike service did not end at her callings, she gave service wherever and whenever she found the need.

LeAnn was preceded in death by both her mother, Nedra (2002), and father, James Clyde (1978).  She is survived by her Husband, Mike, her sons Thomas Stanley (Stefanie), Hunter Brimley (Clarissa), Carter James (Aubri) & Samuel Jefferson and her daughters, Megan Heaton Dale (James) & Carmen Dee Hughes (David), 12 (soon to be 14) grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, cousins, nieces & nephews that love and miss her very much.

We invite anyone whose life has been touched by LeAnn to the funeral service in her honor that will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center at 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85203, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the services at 9:00 am.  An additional visitation will also be held the preceding evening, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. LeAnn will be interred at the Mesa Arizona Cemetery.

The live funeral service will be streamed on Saturday May 1st at 10AM PST from the Mesa North Stake Center. You are invited to join the livestream at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87610079898

If you wish to send flowers, they can be sent to the Bunker Garden Chapel. Monetary donations can be made to any of the charitable funds at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Kelli K. Davis passed away on the morning of April 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and sister by her side after a brief battle with cancer.  She was 59 years old.

Kelli was born in Van Nuys, CA on May 9, 1961 to Jerry and Gay (Gaddis) Moran.  She was the middle of 3 daughters.

Kelli grew up in the San Fernando Valley (yes, an original valley girl)!  She loved the beach & all things valley including helping her Dad at the drag strip, all sorts of desert adventures like dirt bike riding and dune buggies  Along with that were many fun boating and waterskiing trips to Lake Powell.   And of course her favorite were many days spent on the beach!  One of Kelli’s favorite things to do was collect sand from various beaches!

In 1983 she moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ and shortly thereafter made her way to Mesa, AZ and that became “home” to her.   In 1986 she started at Western Window Systems, she worked her way up quickly and became one of the first female outside sales persons.   She was very successful and a mentor to many, even builders that were her customers.   She met many of her best friends there and this year was 35 years with the company!

In 1992 she met the love of her life Mike Davis through a bowling league.   They were married 10 years later on February 13, 2002.  Mike and Kelli had a life full of love and adventures.  They loved entertaining in their home with pool parties & super bowl parties.   They also loved going to car shows and an annual golf tournament called “Beat the pants off of Jake Golf Tournaments.”  As well as traveling around to see various family and friends.

The loving couple never had any children of their own but she did have two Goddaughters that were like her own, Jessica Lack and Rebecca Bruno.  They also had several 4 legged children (dogs) throughout the years.

Kelli loved volunteering at Power Paws and would have brought home all of the dogs if Mike would have let her!

Kelli is preceded in death by her Grandparents Barbara & Earl Stockinger, Shirli & Mike Gaddis.  Her Mother Gay (Gaddis) Maye, sister Casey Bruno, Step Brother David Croxell, Step Sister Theresa Bunch, Father in Law  Richard. L. Davis & Mother In Law Lola Davis.

Kelli is survived by her loving husband Mike Davis, their dog Missy & her sister Shannon (Mike) Hausler.  Father Jerry Moran & Step-Mother Louise Moran.  Uncles John Gaddis, Mike Gaddis, Rob Stockinger, her Aunt Marion Elton and numerous cousins. Sister in Laws Peggy Landes, Karen (Ron)McNinch  and Brother in Laws, Ron Davis, Gary (Margie)Davis, Scott (Susan)Davis and Tony Bruno.

On Kelli’s side she has 1 nephew; Danny Bruno, 3 nieces; Jacquelyn Demery, Rebecca Bruno &  Alexis Hausler

On Mike’s side, 4 Nieces;  Kelsey, Alyssa, Mackenzi & Sarah.   9 Nephews; Clint, Greg, Kevin, Geoff, Travis, Zachary, Daniel, Jarrett & Peyton.

And on both sides a combined total of 9 great nephews & 3 great nieces!  While Kelli always said she was never blessed with children of her own, she has all of these children that she loved and was adored by!

Kelli will be sorely missed and anyone who has encountered her feels the loss in their heart!  We love you Kelli and know your “toes are in the sand”.

A reception to celebrate her life will be planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society or The Humane Society in her name would be greatly appreciate.

Sandra Elaine Bigelow Bowers passed away on Tuesday, April 13^th at the age of 73. Services will be held Friday, April 23^rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3920 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, followed by interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Sandra will be remembered as a kind, creative, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sandra was born on March 30, 1948 to Darrel Leroy and Geraldine Bigelow in Mesa, Arizona. She spent most of her life in Mesa but enjoyed the many trips with family to visit in Oregon and Alaska. She attended school in Mesa, graduating from Westwood High School in 1966, and later attended Arizona State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

In 1969, she met her husband, Rodney Carl Bowers, and they married the following October at the Mesa, AZ Temple, and they raised four children together. Sandra developed many talents in her lifetime, but found her true calling in being a mother and grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints and always found joy in giving service to her children, family, and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Carl Randall “Randy” Bowers. She is survived by her children, Christopher Bowers, Stephanie Bowers and Sharreldine Bowers; her brothers Terry “Pete” Bigelow and Donald Bigelow; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Stephanie Bowers, Samantha Bowers, Sidney Bowers, James Hundley, Leland Oliver, Dulce Oliver, Pete Bigelow, and Kurt Bunde.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother Agnes M. Stabler passed away peacefully, Friday morning April 16, 2021 at the age of 99 ½ years old at her daughter Laurie Hancock’s home in Mesa, Arizona. Agnes was born September 17, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert and Mary Peterson. She was the third of four children. Agnes graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1939. Agnes met Jack F. Stabler on a blind date in October of 1942 and they were married six weeks later on December 5, 1942. Ten days after their marriage, Jack was drafted into the Army to serve in the Pacific Arena during WWII. Agnes decided she needed to serve as well and joined the Army Air Corps shortly thereafter. They both served until the end of WWII.

Agnes started her training at Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing as only the second married nursing student in the state of Michigan. She completed her nurses training in 1951 and worked as an RN until 1992. Agnes worked in the Polio iron lung ward at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. After moving to Midland, Michigan she worked at Dow Medical, Midland Hospital, and Bechtel Power Plant. While working at Midland Hospital Agnes helped pioneer the Diabetic Patient Education that is still in existence today. After moving to Arizona for her retirement years, Agnes worked as a school nurse on the Navajo Indian Reservation for a year. She and Jack enjoyed over 62 years of marriage before his passing in 2005. Agnes has been lovingly cared for by her children and grandchildren in their homes since 2005.

Agnes was proceeded in death by her husband, Jack; a granddaughter, Ann Marie Stabler; a great-granddaughter, Lindsey Tawzer and great-grandson, James Hancock. Agnes is survived by her four children Maryann Marshall (Paul), Mark Stabler (Karen), Laurie Hancock (Ed), John Stabler (Melissa), 22 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Agnes will be laid to reset alongside her beloved Jack in the Mesa City Cemetery.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1911 North 24^th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85213, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00am. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

The funeral will also be broadcast via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91516845538. Zoom Meeting ID is 915 1684 5538.

Please see Bunkerfuneral.com for more information. Thanks!

Clyde Arthur Barney was born March 28, 1939 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Arthur Hyrum Barney and Hannah Christina Otteson Barney.  He passed away on April 17, 2021, at his home in Gilbert, Arizona.

When he was four years old, the family moved to a ranch in Kilgore, Idaho.  This is where he grew up, riding horses all over those beautiful Idaho mountains.  He and his family love that area and go there as often as possible.  He dearly loved to go fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and riding ATVs. He never did his hobbies alone and always had his family by his side.

After high school, he served a mission to the central Atlantic states mission.  Some of his missionary companions became lifelong friends.

He met and married Rita Jean Hunter, in 1963, in the Idaho Falls Temple.  They have five children, Tamma, Teresa, Travis, Trase, and Todd.

He attended college at USU and ISU.  He would take forest service contracts in the summer to pay for college.  He ran 50 head of horses, and Rita cooked for 40 men out of a tent.

He really wanted to farm and work with horses, but Rita said she couldn’t make enough teaching school to support that endeavor.  That’s when he discovered his salesmanship abilities, which proved successful over the years.

He sold farm fertilizer product’s for a few years.  He discovered his love of flying and became a pilot.  He really loved his airplanes.  He opened an RV sales lot in Pocatello, Idaho, which ran for 15 years.  Todd’s health was struggling in the cold climate, which prompted the move to Arizona in 1986.  Todd thrived in the warm Arizona sun.  A couple of the businesses he started in Arizona were a grocery store for a few years, and then on to developing land and building subdivisions.

Rita loves to travel, and he decided if he wanted to be with her, he’d better love to travel too!  They traveled a lot of places around the world and went on several cruises.  They had a lot of fun just being together.

He loved practical jokes and having a good time.  Some of the water fights he started were epic.  He was a people person and loved talking to people.  He never met a stranger, and made lasting friends everywhere.

His favorite title was DAD.  He loved his babies before they were even born.  He was so proud of his children and their spouses, and the lives they created for themselves and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Tamma, his granddaughter Callie, and sisters Betty and Jayney.  He is survived by his wife, Rita, daughter Teresa (Kelly) Anderson, son Travis (Jan), son Trase (Priscilla), son Todd, 25 grandchildren and soon to be 17 great-grandchildren and a sister Pat (Revo) Williams.

He is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions.  One of his favorites was as a temple worker with Rita where they served for many years.

There will be a viewing Friday, April 23^rd from 6 – 8 PM, viewing at 10 AM on Saturday, April 24^th, followed by the funeral service at 11AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 234 N. Greenfield Rd. in Gilbert.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please make a donation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary or humanitarian fund.

Funeral arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel.

For those unable to attend, you may view the funeral service at:

https://zoom.us/j/93124735707?pwd=My8yU0R6VjFUZHlvTDFyWGtEQlNNUT09

Meeting ID: 931 2473 5707

Passcode: paloverde

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, Andrew LeRoy Papa, uncle to all, passed peacefully from this life in Mesa, Arizona. Uncle Drew was just 10 days shy of his 72nd birthday.

Drew was born on April 25, 1949 to Beatrice Rogers and George Michael Papa in Holbrook, Arizona. Holbrook had the closest hospital to Snowflake, Arizona, the town his family had lived in for generations. He was the middle son in a lineup of five rowdy Papa boys. He spent his early years in Snowflake and later Pinedale where his mother taught school. He was Valedictorian of his 8th grade graduating class of two in Pinedale.  The Papa family moved to Chinle on the Navajo Nation during his teen years where he attended and graduated from Chinle High School.  He cherished his lifelong friendships and connections made on the reservation.  He forever considered himself a Chinle boy.

Drew served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Northwest Mission.  After his mission he studied silversmithing at Navajo Community College in Many Farms and continued to create jewelry throughout his lifetime.  He especially loved turquoise, creating with turquoise, wearing turquoise, and loved his years working with his uncle Spence Rogers in the Lone Mountain turquoise mine near Tonopah, Nevada.

Drew lived in many places besides his beloved Snowflake, including: Los Angeles, Soda Springs, Seattle, Mesa, Chicago, and Tijuana.

Drew had many jobs throughout his lifetime.  He operated rollers, graders and belly dumps and worked construction for much of his life.  But he was a kid at heart who loved to play.  His most prized job was that of uncle.  He was not only an uncle to his twenty-two nieces and nephews and many more great nieces and nephews, but he uncled countless others who came into his life.  We were all his “little buddy.”  Many loved to be greeted with his “hey bro” or “how’s it going Holmes.” Many hands suffered the crush of an Uncle Drew handshake and felt protected by his larger than life personality.

Drew loved golfing, fishing, hunting and camping. He loved being outdoors. He loved his country and the beauties of native people and wildlife. He loved getting a Zuzu (pop) and Scratchers at Maverick. He had a unique sense of style which consisted of a lifelong mohawk/mullet, large rocks of turquoise on his strong weathered hands, one pant leg tucked into a flashy boot and one left out, the end of his belt always flapping in the wind. He was not afraid to smell like roses. He loved the deals he would find at thrift stores and would amass quite the collection of unique clothes. He once owned a truck appropriately named Barney that he painted a bright purple with a simple paintbrush.

He was a legend.  

Drew was preceded in death by his parents George and Beatrice Papa. Drew is survived by his brothers, George (Debra) Papa, Don (Kathleen) Papa, John (Debbie) Papa, Joe (Mitzi) Papa, many nieces and nephews and Donald Trump.

Funeral services for Drew will be held Friday, April 23 at 3:00 PM with a viewing at 2:00 PM at the Boulder Creek Stake Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 3025 S Hawes Rd Mesa, AZ 85212.  Live streaming of the services will be found at: https://youtu.be/6RGm-OWuZdU

Graveside services will be Saturday, April 24 at 12:00 PM in Snowflake, Arizona at the Mike Ramsay Memorial Cemetery.

Drew didn’t mince words and often had bold ways of letting you know what he thought.  Some of his classic one-liners were, “You’d have more luck pole vaulting the moon” or You could make a freight train taka dirt road.”  He was not one for saying goodbyes and would never end a phone call with “bye.”  He simply ended with an, “okay…”  Uncle Drew, till we meet again.  Okay…

Marion H. Yakerson, 84, was called home on Monday, April 12, 2021.  There to meet her were her husband Norman, parents Charles N. and Edna Hewett, and her sister Cheryl Hewett.  She is survived by her brother Charles Hewett.  Her legacy will continue through her son Michael Yakerson (Lynette), and grandchildren Christopher and Andrew Yakerson.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am in the church at 2520 N Hartford St., Chandler, AZ, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00am.  www.bunkerfuneral.com

Barbara Gasman Worman, daughter of Harold and Ruth Gasman was born March 10, 1942 in Escanaba, MI. She passed away at her home in Gilbert, AZ on December 19, 2020 at the age of 78.

Barbara attended St. Joseph’s  Elementary School, Holy Name High School and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1960.   She graduated from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Hancock, MI in 1964 and soon after married William E. Worman Sr.  They lived in the Detroit area for 8 years and had 4 children.  In 1972 the family moved to Mesa, AZ.

Through the years, Barbara was active in many volunteer ministries including teaching at Christian schools where her children attended and teaching drama to homeschoolers where she wrote, produced and directed plays for many years. She also served the Arizona Republican party in various political roles, earning many awards.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband William Worman Sr., son William Jr. and his wife Beverly and their 3 children (Erin, Bradley and Nathan), daughter Susan Vars and her 3 children (Nick, Julie and Steven) and daughter Tricia Worman and her husband Darren Andre.  She is predeceased by her son Keith.

A celebration of life service will be held 10 AM on April 24, 2021 at Two Rivers Church, Gilbert, AZ. Internment will be at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, Mesa, AZ.

Beverly Joyce (Reed) Wilstead, age 75, joined her sweetheart on the other side when she passed away the evening of April 12, 2021. Beverly was born March 27, 1946 in Mesa, AZ to her parents, Clay “Pa” and Ila”Ma” Reed. She lived the majority of her life in Mesa.Beverly was a graduate of Mesa High School. She married her one and only love, David James Wilstead, in January of 1964. David preceded her in death just five short months ago on November 11, 2020.

Beverly and David Wilstead are known to some as “Grammy” and “Poppy” (including many who are not their own). The love they shared has touched the lives and hearts of countless people. In fact, the word “favorite” is often heard when her name is mentioned. She was special and dear to all who knew her. The fond memories we have of Beverly and the Wilstead legacy will live on for years to come.

Beverly’s posterity includes her six beloved children, 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and their families. Her oldest daughter Jodilyn (Wilstead) and husband Paul Weirtsema, grandchildren Haylee Horne, Bethany Lewis, and Ben Horne. Her oldest son Darrin Wilstead and spouse Jonathan Ali. Her daughter Coriann (Wilstead) Cugudda and husband Daniel Cugudda, grandchildren Daxton and Austin Cugudda. Her daughter Tracilee (Wilstead) O’Brien, grandchildren Chelsey O’Brien, Courtney O’Brien, Joshua O’Brien, Jackson O’Brien, and Karianne Watson. Her youngest daughter Camisue (Wilstead) Neumeyer and husband Michael Neumeyer, grandchildren, Chrisitian Neumeyer, Dallin Neumeyer, Hannah Cochran, Sarah Neumeyer, and Aeden Neumeyer. Her youngest son Taylor Wilstead and his wife Rita Wilstead, grandchildren Olivia Wilstead, Sophie Wilstead, Charlotte Wilstead and Knox Wilstead.

Her biggest treasure by far was her family. She grew up with strong values, loving parents, and the blessing of siblings and relatives as her closest friends. Her dear parents, Clay and Ila Reed preceded her in passing. Our sweet Beverly is survived by her siblings. That group includes four brothers and three sisters and their wonderful families. David’s side of the family includes three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law (one who preceded her in death), their families and her in-laws Frances Samuel Wilstead and Lucille (Curtis) Wilstead, who also preceded her in passing. David and Beverly have many nephews and nieces, each of whom she knew well and loved very much.

Tremendous and heartfelt gratitude go to the loving staff at Emerald Groves Living Facility and the truly compassionate, exceptional nurses at Noble Hospice. They not only provided comfort for Beverly but embraced her six adult children as family in the transition from this life to the next.

Please join us in honoring and commemorating the beautiful life of Beverly Wilstead.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at
Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. 85201
Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 am at the LDS Chapel located at
1852 N. Stapley Drive Mesa, AZ 85203. (Stapley and McKellips)

Rodney Reed was reunited with his Heavenly Father on April 9th, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Rodney was born on November 18^th, 1955 in Provo, Utah. He was the firstborn son of Ronald E. and Betty Lou Reed.

At 18 months old, he moved with his parents to make Snowflake, Arizona their new home. He started in first grade at Snowflake Elementary, attended Snowflake Junior High and graduated from Snowflake High in 1974. Rodney served a faithful two-year mission in Texas San Antonio from 1975-1977. Upon his return, he attended Mesa Community College, majoring in history. He had various employers, including Kerby’s Furniture, supporting himself throughout college years, until settling into his lifelong career of 31 years with Mesa Public Schools as a Facilities Assistant at O’Connor Elementary School.

In November 1986, Rodney and Charlene Goulding met at church. They soon became best friends, and on February 20^th, 1988 were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Together they raised a beautiful family of four children: Chad, Roxanne, Jacob, and Chyanne. His family was the most important thing to him. He loved his wife and children unconditionally and spoiled his grandchildren on a regular basis.

Rodney had many hobbies and things he loved about life. Some of these hobbies included reading, writing short stories and poems, fishing and gardening. He loved watching basketball, Diamondbacks baseball, and BYU football.

Rodney was preceded in death by his mother Betty Lou and is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Charlene; his father Ronald E. (Diana) Reed; and four siblings: Russell (Neena) Reed, Randal (Peggy) Reed, Michelle (Michael) Dontas, and Cassanda (Scott) Stevens. Rodney is additionally survived by his four children: Chad Kennedy and fiancé Duygu Buyrukçu, Roxanne (Jared) Harris, and their two children Enzo and Isla; Jacob (Katy) Reed and their two children Olivia and Maria; and Chyanne (Glenn) Johnson.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, April 17^th at 9:00 am. Services will be located at the Alta Mesa LDS Stake Center on 5350 E McLellan Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205.

The public viewing for Rodney will be held the night before on Friday, April 16th from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Bunker Family Funeral Home located at 3529 E University Dr Mesa, AZ 85213.

Spencer Lewis Oaks, 32 was called home on April 10, 2021 in Gilbert, Arizona.  There to meet him was his brother David.   Spencer is survived by his parents, Lewis and Susan Oaks, sister Colleen and husband Martin, brother Mark and wife Nicole, and brother Steven and wife Kyla, along with 7 nephews and 1 niece, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Spencer is also survived by grandmother Pat Flanagan and grandparents Lynn and Colleen McMullin.  Spencer will truly be missed by those who were privileged to know him.  Funeral services are Friday, April 23 with visitation at 9:00 AM and funeral at 10:00 AM at the LDS chapel at 9431 E.  Point Twenty Two Blvd, Mesa AZ  85212.  Place of burial is San Tan Memorial Gardens, 22425 E. Cloud Rd., Queen Creek, AZ  85142.  For more information, go to www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Terry S Hall, 72, of Mesa AZ, passed away 4-02-2021 of heart failure. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, playing volleyball and a good laugh. She was married in the Mesa Temple and was married 42 years. She had a lifelong desire to serve the Lord and did so as a marvelous mother among other things.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse, with children Brad, Alan, Taci, Danae, Tiffany and 6 grandkids.

Her funeral services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel also known as the Beverly Building on Tuesday April 13, 2021 located at 1054 W 2nd Pl Mesa, AZ 85201 She will then be interred at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Sherril Allan Harmon of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Euleta Merrill and Darwin; and daughter, Xana.  He is survived by seven siblings: LaRue Reay, Thomas, Wayne, Mozelle Szymanski, Dean, Orlo and Joyce Livingston. He is also survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Irene Rose Denison Harmon; six children: Trudy Fjeldsted, Laurel Cronin, Pamela Nielson, Lanett Ho Ching, Corwin Harmon and Sherlene Harmon; 23 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Sherril was born on September 6, 1937 to Leland Elroy Harmon and Lucile Houtz Harmon in Price, Utah, which was settled by his paternal great-grandparents (Horsley) in mid-1880.  At a young age, he participated in 4-H club and scouting, earning awards and merit badges and becoming an Eagle Scout.  Sherril learned to work hard at the family rabbit farm, distributed 150 newspapers by bicycle and rebuilt a Ford engine. He learned to play the piano and sang in school choirs, where he met his life-long sweetheart, Irene. He did well in school and earned a 4-year scholarship for college.

In June of 1959, Sherril received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah.  A few days later, Sherril and Irene were married and sealed for eternity in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple.  Together they drove across the country to New York, where Sherril started a 3-year graduate program with General Electric.  As part of a rotation program, they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Trudy was born in 1960.  Then, they moved to Schenectady, New York, where Laurel was born in 1962.

Upon completion of the graduate program, Sherril continued with GE, choosing a job in Phoenix, Arizona to be closer to family. Here, two more daughters were born — Pamela in 1964 and Lanett in 1966.   Sherril received a total of 12 patents for his computer work at GE.  A new opportunity, working for General Automation, brought the family to Tustin, California where Corwin was born in 1970.

Beginning in 1972, the family welcomed foster babies into their home for a total of 26 over the next ten years.  After Sherlene was born in 1976, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona where Sherril continued his career in computers at Motorola.  For a brief period, the family lived in Orem, Utah, where Sherril worked with a computer start-up company.  One foster baby with special needs, Xana, was adopted and sealed to the family in 1982 in the Provo, Utah LDS Temple.  Ultimately, the family settled back in Mesa, Arizona where Sherril retired from Motorola in 2001.

Sherril was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who dedicated his life to helping others and serving as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many positions in scouting and earned the prestigious Silver Beaver Award for his service. Sherril served in various leadership positions in the church, including stake young men’s president, high councilor and bishop.  After retiring, Sherril served a mission at the Mesa Regional Family History Center, where he served over 12 years — first as a volunteer, then as a formal missionary and finally as director with his beloved wife, Irene.

This gentle, caring, wise and wonderful patriarch cherished his large family above all else.  Sherril will forever be remembered for his big smile, kind heart, sense of humor, ability to fix anything, patience, warm embrace and unconditional love.

A memorial service will be broadcast Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10 am in Arizona (11 am in Utah).  https://byu.zoom.us/j/91202463881?pwd=R2NDeFFYYUxVNE1FWlZNMHdmV0JsZz09

Joanne Drescher Caudill was born July 21, 1924, in Spencer, Indiana, to Morgan L. and Ruby Hickam Drescher.  Her whole life was centered in the musical environment and heritage of her family.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Morgan H. Drescher and John L. Drescher.  The family was involved in many phases of music performance, including string quartet, band, orchestra, and choral activities.  Following graduation from Indiana University with degrees in Music Education and Master of Music Majoring in Piano Performance, she traveled briefly as a pianist before settling into the academic life as a professor of piano at Oklahoma Baptist University and then Marshall University.  She was active in the Presbyterian Church throughout her life and continued serving as a performing pianist and chamber musician.  Retiring to Arizona with her husband, Kyle, in 1980, she remained active in musical activities both as a teacher and as a performer in various organizations.  Among her professional organizations were Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Music Teachers National Association, and Music Educators National Conference.   Her time in Arizona capped a successful career in teaching and performing what she loved.

Survivors include many cousins in Indiana.  She will be buried in the family plot in the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Indiana.  Joanne will be remembered fondly as a light to any life she touched.

Wade J. Peterson joined his eternal family on Friday, April 2, 2021.  He died of natural causes at his home in Phoenix, Arizona.  Wade was born October 6, 1944, in Rexburg, Idaho to Gordon and Mildred (Johnson) Peterson.

He was a life-long farmer and a US Navy veteran. He attended Antelope Union High School, Class of 1962, and Ricks College where he met Sandie, his wife of 51 years.

Wade was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities including Bishop and the people of the Wellton Ward were truly part of his family. One of the highlights in Wade’s life was serving a mission for The Church in New York. He loved it!

He also loved living in the Wellton-Mohawk Valley and enjoyed attending any and all of the community events. He contributed as a leader in 4-H, Cub Scouts, and served for many years on the Wellton School board and the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District board.

Wade is survived by his wife, Sandie, children, Bryce Wade Peterson (Andrea), Kira Jane Turner (Micah), brother, Layne G. Peterson (Sandy), sister, Liane Fuller (Alan), and sister, Lori Peterson.

Wade has seven grandchildren who were the light of his life: Ashley (Brigham), Jenna, Brooklyn, Kylie, Andrew, Abigail, and Isaac. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ryan Kay Peterson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021, 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8824 S Avenue 36 E, Wellton, Arizona.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona followed by private family interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary’s Food Bank or The Church of Jesus Christ Humanitarian Aid Fund are suggested.

firstfoodbank.org

philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services

Joanne Crooks, 75 was reunited with her husband on March 31st 2021.  Joanne was born in Chicago Illinois on 08/01/1945. She moved to Mesa Arizona in 1975 where she worked as an accounting/office manager for many different companies over the course of her career as well as running her own real estate company.  She married Oren Crooks on 03/02/1979 and together blended a family of 5. Joanne and Oren worked together as well as traveled to many beautiful places over the years with friends and family.  Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband Oren Crooks, parents Helen and John Rizza and her brother Paul Rizza.  She will be deeply missed by her surviving family; twin daughters Denise Axelrod (Glen Axelrod) of Mesa Arizona, Melissa Moore (Luis Cochran) of Florence Arizona, as well as her 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband in a private graveside service with the family at City of Mesa Cemetery.