Sonja Caldwell

Sonja Karin Caldwell, 60, devoted wife, loving mother, super fun grandmother and loyal friend sadly passed away Friday May 15th, 2009. Sonja was born February 3rd, 1949 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Sonja was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Elsa Hepfl (Danzmann). She is survived by her husband of 40 years John Caldwell, her children Jennifer (Watkins), Scott, Sally (Udall), Joyce (Castro), Joseph, Sarah, Jodi, Samantha, step-children Richard, Gwendolyn (Green) and 27 grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters Bobi (Hepfl), Debi (Graham), Carmen (Hepfl Tickner) and she was a second mom to countless others. Her favorite place as a child was Myrtle Beach, SC, and as an adult she loved Germany. She spent most of her life here in Arizona. She loved arts and crafts and was an original prankster. She could feed an army and enjoyed helping others. Visitation will be Sat., May 23rd, 2009 at 8:30am, followed by the service at 10:00am at the LDS Stake Center, 2717 E. Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, 85240. Dedication will be at Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St, Mesa, 85201 immediately following the services.