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Dennis Howard Scott passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at the age of 94 years in Mesa, Arizona.  Dennis is lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Argyle Anderson Scott, and his children, Bradley Scott (Kelli) of Mesa, AZ; Susan (Brian) Call of Las Vegas, NV; and Gregory Scott (Jennifer) of Gilbert, AZ; and grandchildren Matthew (Sarah), Alisha Coleman (Josh), Spencer, Travis (Marissa), Erin Burris (Michael), Jonathan, Brett (Lindsay) Call, Chelsea Brown (Cameron), Michael (Chelsea) Call, Tyler (Camryn), Ryan, Dylan, Hayden; and 13 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Lylia Scott, brothers Robert (Joan), Frederic “Buzz” (Marie), Wallace (Aileen) and sister Margaret.

Dennis was born in Calgary and lived his childhood and youth in Nacmine and Drumheller areas of Alberta.  He worked in the petroleum industry for some 40 years and was employed by Imperial Oil, Great Plains Development Company and Norcen Energy Resources.  He was a member of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and worked primarily in administrative capacities.  He will be remembered as a hard worker and a man who appreciated and loved his family.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in several capacities in the Church.

Following retirement Dennis and Argyle traveled extensively.  They purchased a home in Mesa, Arizona and enjoyed winters in Arizona and Nevada, returning to Calgary in the summer months.  Dennis knew he had been blessed with an abundant life which he attributed to his loving wife, his family, friends and the Church.

Services and interment will be in Mesa, Arizona. Flowers gratefully declined. If you so choose, donations may be made to your local heart fund.

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James Edward Odom Jr. (aka Jim, Jimmy, Coach Odom) passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to the late James Edward Odom Sr. and Pearlie Jones on July 12th, 1942 in El Dorado, Arkansas. His family relocated to Los Angeles, California when he was around the age of 2. He accepted Christ at the young age of 5 and lived his whole life as a devout Christian.

He was a graduate of John C. Fremont High School in Los Angeles at the age of 17 where he then served 4 years active duty in the United States Navy as an airplane electrician. He was honorably discharged as a Petty officer second class.

In 1963, he started his career as a customer engineer at IBM and then worked his way up to Senior Associate Programmer, where he retired after 30 years.

His passions included listening to music, flying small aircraft, coaching track and field, studying the bible and theology, reading and writing, and doing pranks on his friends and family members (which were often reciprocated). He often indulged in ice cream, root beer, Jack in the Box, strawberry milkshakes, and Snickers. He enjoyed baking his grandmother’s pound cake.

He played the flute and was also a DJ at a local radio station from time to time. He was often found listening to Jazz, R&B, and most recently, Hawaiian Island music.

He coached several hurdlers who became elite and world class athletes. He was an amazing coach and sought out by many schools all throughout California and Oregon.

James is survived by his sister (Judy Williams), his son (Jimmy Odom), his daughter (Jennifer Odom), and 3 grandchildren (Jevin Odom, Javanna Odom, and Justus Odom); along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his mother, father, 2 sisters, and grandparents.

His final wish was to be cremated and scattered across the Pacific Ocean.

Dianne Weber, 57, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023 in her home in Mesa, AZ. Dianne led a happy life surrounded by her family, friends, and pets. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, playing bells at church, and solving puzzles of all kinds!  She was adored by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Tawna, and her sister, Suzy.

Memorial services are to be determined.

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James Ival Hunsaker age 88, of Caldwell, OH formerly of Mesa, AZ passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. He was born October 7, 1934 in Mesa, AZ a son of the late Ival R. and Elda Ashcroft Hunsaker.

He served and protected his nation in the US Marine Corps in the Korean War. Jim retired from the Air Research Company in Phoenix, AZ. He was a longtime member of the Noble County Cruzers car club. For many years he loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and racing sand drags. Jim’s favorite times were spent hunting from the back of his horse Cid and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother Lydia G. Hunsaker; wife Patricia Ann Boord Hunsaker, whom he married February 11, 1966 and who passed June 7, 2013 and son Mark Ival Hunsaker who passed June 21, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children Lynne (Darrel) Frost of Rincon, GA, Leanora H. Cotter of St. George, UT, Holly (Art) Chavez of Caldwell, James Perry (Brenda) Hunsaker of Higley, AZ, and Shawna (Roy) Winters of Ruskin, FL; daughter-in-law Kayleen Hunsaker of Gilbert, AZ; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews;  special cousin Colleen Manning of Keizer, OR; sisters-in-law Nancy (Joseph) Clark, Sheron Lowry, Garla (Scott) Porter; and former wife Glenna Lee Knight.

The family will receive friends for visitation Monday, April 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will conclude visitation Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Maureen Schultice officiating. Military honors will follow, conducted by the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations.

The family will also receive friends for visitation Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation-University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213. A graveside service will follow visitation in the Mesa Cemetery in Mesa, AZ with military graveside honors. Please join us in remembering Jim by visiting his memorial at www.ChandlerFuneralHome.net or www.BunkerFuneral.com.

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Sharon L Edwards, born October 24, 1937 passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.

Sharon was born in Springfield, Illinois to Faye and Albert Jackson and moved to Arizona in 1976. Sharon’s warm smile and welcoming presence made her a friend to all that met her. Sharon was active in her faith and served as a church organist/pianist for many years.  Sharon is preceded in death by her son John A Edwards, and survived by her brother Phil Jackson, children Beth Miller, Jeff Edwards and Kim Montana, and grandchildren John, Amira, Mariah, Madison, Morgan, Allie, Kate and Jack, and great granddaughter Kalah.

A service in celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Sunday, May 7th at 3:00pm at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. There will be a reception held at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, www.nsumc.com, are suggested.

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Tonia “Toni” Gale Skousen passed from this life on the evening of April 12th at the age of 80.  She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  Her husband, Bob Skousen, having preceded her in death in February of 2016.  Toni was born in San Francisco to Carmen & Sue Cavalieri. She grew up in Sonora, California until she graduated High School.  She attended Modesto Jr. College for a brief time before deciding to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  This was where she met the love of her life Robert “Bobby” Skousen.  They married in June 1961.  They started a life and raised their family in Mesa, Arizona where they had many friends and acquaintances.

She was a world traveler, animal lover, art collector, fabulous cook, rosarian, archaeology enthusiast, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a great example and left behind wonderful memories for her family and friends to cherish forever.

Left to honor her memory are her children: Dayna Porter (Steve), Robert Jeffrey Skousen (Jan), Lisa Latham (Don), and Bryan Skousen.  She has 12 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Citrus Heights Stake Center.  2549 North 32nd Street, Mesa, Arizona.  Family & Friends Visitation is at 9AM and the Funeral Services at 10AM.

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Elvin Byde Fuller was born September 21 1942 in Mesa Arizona to Elvin Byron Fuller and Alberta Amanda Millett. He was their 5th child and only son. Byde served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints to the Central States mission. When he came home he married Pam Sherwood in The Mesa Arizona Temple on December 17, 1964. Byde lived a life of service to his family, community and church. Byde and Pam have 6 children, 30 grand Children and 11 Great Grandchildren. Byde is survived by his wife Pam and their children Jennifer (Jeff) Cox, Scott (Shelby) Fuller, Doug (Heather) Fuller, David (Kim) Fuller, Julie (Courtney) Fischbeck, Chris (Myrona) Fuller and his sister Sherrol Horton.

Byde worked for Fotomat, Merritt One, Fox Photo and Kolhase Realty over his career. Doing Commercial real estate for each of these companies. During Byde’s 5 years as Bishop of the 16th Ward in Maricopa Stake he started the tradition of dressing up as Santa on Christmas eve and visiting all the families with Children in his ward. Byde brought each child a candy cane and a roll of Poppits (bubble wrap).

Byde and Pam served a mission in 2013 to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City Utah. Byde loved to garden and in his younger years he had a passion for Photography. Byde loved books and especially Church history books. A favorite past time was to go to Deseret Industries and look for treasures. Byde was known for his punctuality. If you are on time you are already 15 minutes late to him. He passed this down to all of his children. Byde will be missed but we are thrilled for him to be free from the Alzheimers that took him from us, and is now reuniting with so many family members who have gone before him.

There will be a visitation for Byde Fuller Friday, April 21, 2023 between 6-8:00 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201.

The Funeral will be Saturday April 22, 2023, with a viewing prior to the service starting at 9:00 am, and the service beginning at 10:00 am, at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1455 N Harris Drive (Building North of Brown Rd, South of McKellips), Mesa, AZ 85203. Interment will take place at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201.

The service may be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/c_IpSVEcbc0?feature=share

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Timothy Allan Winn, beloved father, son, brother, and friend died unexpectedly Saturday April 8, 2023, at the age of 44. Tim was born the eldest of four children and spent his childhood in Maricopa County, Arizona, moving to Orange County, California in his early teens. He graduated from Trabuco Hills High School where he was on the track team his Junior and Senior years. As a young adult, Tim moved to Utah, but ultimately missed his childhood home in Arizona and made his way back after a few years in Utah. In 2007, Tim met and married his former wife, Carrie Bond in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the following years his sons Gregory (2009) and Trent (2011) were born and were the greatest joys in his life.

Tim loved to explore, whether it be new hiking trails, desert caves, or hidden nooks along the Southern California shore. He loved rockhounding, anything comic related, visiting new places, and reading. He read several books a week and was virtually never seen without a book in hand. Tim loved being a father and spending time with his boys, and especially enjoyed sharing his exploratory spirit and favorite hobbies with them.

Tim was a very loving and deeply caring person. He was able to see beauty in things that others did not see, both in nature and in people. He was kind, compassionate, and was always looking out for those less fortunate than himself. Despite the challenges Tim faced in his own life with autism and depression, he always cheered on his loved ones and was sincerely enthusiastic about their accomplishments. He had an amazing sense of humor and was always quick to share funny riddles, jokes, and memes. When he flashed his playful and mischievous smile, you knew he was about to tell you something funny or clever. He knew so much about so many things and always had fascinating facts to share. Many were quick to see his light and the unique and beautiful contribution he made to this world.

Tim is survived by his sons, Gregory and Trent, his mother, Joy Porter, his father and stepmother, William and Leigh Anne Winn, his sisters, Windy Tanner (Jason) and Katie Gooch (Jeremy), his brother, Matthew Winn (Diana), and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Avon and E. Allan Brooks and Doris and Robert Winn.

Funeral services, followed by a celebration of life, will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chapel at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, Arizona 85201 at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 15, 2023. These events are open to all who wish to pay their respects. A family-only viewing and graveside dedication will take place on April 14, 2023. Tim’s ashes will be interred at the gravesite of his grandparents, Avon and Allan Brooks, at the City of Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please seek out those who may feel isolated or different, hold your loved ones close, and spread kindness. If you would like to donate to a cause, the family would deeply appreciate donations made to causes or organizations supporting those with autism or mental illness. Because of Tim’s love of reading, donations to causes promoting literacy would also be most welcome.

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Bradley Morgan Young, born November 11, 1957, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep the morning of Wednesday April 12. He is survived by his wife Pamela, children Adam, Lance, Dallin, Adrienne, Jacob, and 23 grandchildren. He and Pamela were married 42 years; married March 5, 1981 in the Mesa Temple for time and all eternity.  Brad was known by many as being an honest, kind, hardworking individual.  He was a skilled craftsman/cabinetmaker, and took pride in making sure his customers were happy with his work.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially riding four wheelers at the dunes.  He was a dedicated Husband, father, and grandfather, always striving to bring joy to his family.  Brad honored his parents, and loved his brothers and sisters.  He was a true disciple of Jesus Christ, dedicated to callings in his church, finding joy in the service of others, and striving to live as his Savior did.  He will be missed by all.

Funeral services are Tuesday April 18, 2023 at 11 AM, preceded by a viewing at 10 AM, at the Mountain View Stake Center – 1550 N Val Vista Dr. Mesa, AZ 85213

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Christine Marie Spinazzola, age 80, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on April 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness. She had a full life and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. Christine was born on July 4th, 1942 to Camille and Chester Wroblewski in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from St. Regional all girls catholic school she married the love of her life, Fredrick Joseph Spinazzola on July 4th, 1959 at the age of 17.  They were married for nearly 64 years.

Christine and Fred moved to the suburbs of Detroit to Romeo Michigan where they had four children and she is survived by them, Teresa Marie Ramey (Ronnie Dunn), Faye Anne Rys, Anthony Joseph Spinazzola (Barbara Ann Spinazzola) and Sheri Lynn Spinazzola (Ande Cogsdill).  She was blessed with six granddaughters, Shawna Marie Bush  (Cricket Pearson), Sierra Nicole Spinazzola (Brandon Wright), Caitlyn Delaney Spinazzola, Jessica Wright, Kate Ritzert (Ryan), and Elizabeth Hoag.  She had four great grandchildren,  Maddie, Maya, Max and Ramona. Also survived by her brother Richard Wroblewski (Kathy) and sister Sue Ulbrich (Steve).

Christine enjoyed living on their farm raising their children and also breeding, training and racing thoroughbreds. She loved watching the baby horses be born and staying up all night waiting for them to arrive.  It was very exciting for her when the horses would win and she’d end up in the winner’s circle.   She said these were the favorite years of her life.  She relocated with her husband to Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 where they purchased a beautiful home in Mesa and she lived the remaining years of her life.

Christine loved to spend time in San Diego next to the beach watching the waves with a cup of hot tea and lemon in her hand.  She loved going to concerts, watching tennis and always loved shopping, especially finding great deals.  She could shop for hours and hours.  You could call her a shopaholic.  She adored her yorkie, Munchkin, who was her shadow everywhere she went, they are now reunited.  She enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy, a once in a lifetime trip, thanks to her son Anthony.  She even attended Mass at the Vatican with her daughter Sheri.  A dream come true for her.

She loved her grandchildren so much and was very proud of all their accomplishments.  She was grateful to watch them grow up and build close relationships with them. She took in her granddaughter Shawna at the age of 12 and raised her as her own creating an inseparable bond for life.  She’d always said “it’s me and you kid”.  She took pride in the achievement of her granddaughter Sierra who graduated with a BS in physiology and was recently accepted to a Master’s program in the same field.  Also, for her granddaughter Caitlyn graduating with a BS in physiology.  Both graduating from the University of Arizona.  She adored her daughter-in-law Barbara who she developed a close relationship with through the last 26 years.  She was grateful for the love and delicious dinners Barbara cooked throughout the last 17 months of her illness.  She always said that if her son didn’t marry her, she would’ve adopted her. She was very grateful to have such a charming son-in-law, Ande, who she loved very much.  She loved his charisma, his jokes and all the music he’d play for her.  She especially loved his thoughtfulness and generosity.

She loved reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards and dining out with friends and family.    But most of all, she loved her family with all her heart and would do anything for any of them no matter what the ask.  She was definitely the glue of the family and there will always be a void now that she’s gone.

Christine was a very caring, sweet, kind, and generous person.  Anyone who had the honor of meeting her instantly loved her.  There was something about the light that she shined that was contagious to those around her.  She was the strongest person we were all so lucky and blessed to have in our lives.  She went through a lot in life and was a fighter like no other person.  She wouldn’t complain through the severe back pain she endured for nearly 60 years due to a botched surgery.  She is pain free, at peace and with her angels now.

Services will be held at St. Bridget Catholic Church on 4/20/23 at 10am PST.

2213 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ  85213

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Jean LaMar Thomas Beam, 97 years, passed away on 26 March 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.  Jeanne was the daughter of Burke Reese and Gertrude (Collett) Thomas, born 27 May 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  When she was in high school, she found a letter written by her father to her sister spelling her name as “Jeanne” which she adopted for the rest of her life.   Jeanne was a daughter of pioneers and found that her life mirrored theirs as she moved across many miles many times in her married life and started over at each new place.

Jeanne’s father died of tuberculosis when she was only three years old.  This initiated her widowed mother, Gertrude, to move in with her parents in Holiday to help raise her four young children.  Jeanne and her sister, Nancy, lived on the main floor sleeping with Grandma Collett one week and then with Mom the next week.  The boys and Grandpa Collett slept downstairs.

While growing up, Jeanne’s older brother, Don, palled around with the red-headed boy down the street for years whose name was Charles (Red) Alexander Beam Jr.  After being away from home for a while serving in the US Navy, Red returned from World War II to find Jeanne had grown up to become a beautiful woman.  They were soon married and sealed together for all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on 11 November, 1945.

Red decided that he would dedicate his life to service in the US Navy.  This started Jeanne’s adventures of moving many miles away from family and friends, birthing four children while living all over the Pacific islands, including Okinawa, Japan and living several places in California. Jeanne viewed these many years as a Navy wife and mother
as a grand adventure.  She found a lot of fulfillment in music, playing card games, sewing clothes for her family, serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, doing genealogy research, and dabbling in various crafts.  Because Red went into the infant computer industry in 1961, after serving 20 years in the Navy, Jeanne became computer literate and remained so the rest of her life which was very unusual for a woman of her generation.

Jeanne was the caregiver for her mother-in-law, Nellie Beam, for 17 years and was Red’s caregiver for many years as he was slowly consumed by emphysema.  Jeanne always served her family lovingly and faithfully.  Jeanne was also very charming and anyone who met her would remark to her family about what a wonderful person she was.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her only son Thomas Alexander Beam, her one sister Nancy (Douglas Edward) Schwartz; two brothers, Burke Reuben (Carol Jacobson) Thomas, and Donald Collett (Beth Young) Thomas.  She is survived by three daughters, Charlene (Jerry) O’Rourke, Diane Marie (Steve) Garten, and Geraldine Ellen (Kent Hayden) Beam, 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until her death.  She held many responsible positions in the Church throughout her life but her love was music and choir.  She was a loving, loyal, and faithful daughter, sister, wife and mother who loved the Lord and served Him until her death. She will be missed by her family and friends.

The family will be holding a virtual Zoom memorial service on 22 April, 2023 at 10 a.m. PDT.  Jeanne will be cremated and her ashes will be buried next to her husband in Idaho Falls, Idaho at a future date.

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Jack G. Fugere, 76, passed away on March 29, 2023, in a Mesa, AZ hospital.  He was born in Bottineau, ND, the fourth child of eight children of Leo and Doris Fugere.  He graduated from Bottineau High School and attended college at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.  After 3 years of college, he enlisted in the army and served in Germany for 3 years.  After his discharge, he returned to UND to complete his degree in accounting.  He worked as an auditor for the US Government, auditing Army bases, until his retirement in 2001.  During this time, he was stationed in Germany twice for a total of 8 years.  He enjoyed traveling around Europe for his job.  He convinced his parents to travel to Germany, and Jack and a friend took them on a 2-week tour of Europe.  After his retirement, Jack moved into a Senior Retirement Community in Mesa, AZ where he was very active in the activities of the community.  He served as treasurer for many years.

Jack is survived by his brothers, Richard of Casper, WY, and Michael of Mesa, AZ, and his sisters, Myrna of Prescott Valley, AZ, and Anna Dean of Glendale, AZ, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Keith and sisters Lona Jean Aho and Linda Rae Wheeler.

His funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Monday, May 1 at All Saints Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ with burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 2:30 PM on the same day.  Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Jack’s name.

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Betty Schade, born in Gallatin, Missouri, daughter of Clem and Evah Dilley, departed this life on March 31, 2023. Betty was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she has left behind a legacy of kindness, and so many memories of her laughter and beautiful smiles. Betty has gone to be reunited with her husband, Herald Schade, whom she yearned to be with and whose company she now has the privilege of enjoying. Betty was beloved by all those who knew her. She touched so many lives with her tender heart, sense of humor, and willingness to give anything to help her family and friends in any way. She loved them all dearly. Betty frequently told stories of her upbringing on a farm, tales of her chickens, her mother and siblings, and her pet racoon. Her family and siblings always held a prominent place in her heart. Betty had a way of making all feel a part of her family, and in the words of a dear friend, mom “was one of the most beautiful people God put on this earth” as a parent to so many.

Having moved to Phoenix as a young lady, Betty met and was befriended by a circle of friends who would ever be by her side throughout her life and to the very end. Betty was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she met her husband and enjoyed a full life with him, becoming the parents of two children and 5 grandchildren, who all mean the world and the eternities to her. Betty was always kind and went out of her way to love and support her children and grandchildren. She loved them all dearly and there was nothing more precious to her than them. Betty’s whole life revolved around family and friends, and she touched the hearts of so many. Her friends would often find her joking and she had a knack for making people smile. It is hard to describe how much love she expressed and gave to all with whom she came in contact. She loved people and always seemed to be comfortable around others and made them feel welcome and befriended around her. Betty will truly be missed as we are left without her loving smile, laughter, and humorous interactions, but she has been reunited with her love, something she so desperately yearned for. Most of all we will miss all the love she bestowed on us and the simple pleasures of her companionship. Thank you, mom, for your gentleness, loving kindness, and for always making us feel loved. We will truly miss you until we meet again. Until that time, we will do all we can to remember you through the kindness we extend to others, just as you always did.

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Lynn Brent Horne

April 1941 – April 2023

Brent Horne of Mesa, Arizona recently passed away in his home surrounded by family. Brent was born in Hollywood, CA to Merlin and Greta Horne. Brent was the oldest of six brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leland Horne. He is survived by his wife, Geneva, and four children: Deron (Diane), Darrell, Dustin (Mindy), Kristen (Cody), 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brent graduated from Mesa High School (1959) and graduated from ASU with a Bachelor in Accounting. He married Geneva on November 5, 1966 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Brent loved to work and started work at an early age and continued to work as a CPA until he was 79 and finally retired from the family CPA business, Horne & Company, which he loved.

Brent was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved to do genealogy work and listen to his wife play the organ in various church meetings for most of their married life.

A visitation for family and friends will be: Thursday, April 13 at 6:00pm -8:00pm at the Citrus Heights Stake Center at 2549 N 32nd St, Mesa, AZ 85213.

Graveside service: Friday, April 14 at 11:30am at Taylor AZ Cemetery at 400 Center Street, Taylor, AZ 85939

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Robert Thomas Bassler (Bob), beloved Dad, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Father-in-law and friend passed away in his home in Mesa, AZ on April 2, 2023, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his son Grant Bassler and wife Fonda, daughter Paige Courrier and husband Tim along with grandkids; Leandra Courrier, Daniel Courrier and Cole Bassler, and sisters Linda Masi and Kathy Thomas as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bob was born on March 12, 1935, in Norwalk, CT to George and Alice Bassler. After being a successful real estate agent in CT he packed up his family and moved to Mesa, AZ in July 1978 to take advantage of the better climate for the love of his life Marjorie Bassler who was battling MS at the time. Marjorie passed away in October 1990.

Bob was known for his fun spirit, jokes, being the head of the Mesa Poli”t”e Department, an amazing rose grower which he shared with all. His legacy will continue to inspire and motivate all who knew him, and he will be cherished in our memories forever!

Services to be held on Friday April 14th at Bunker Funeral Home Garden Chapel; 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa from 10:30-11:30, followed by his burial at Mesa Cemetery on Center and Brown in Mesa. Celebration of life lunch will be at 2pm at Baja Joe’s 1927 N. Gilbert Rd. in Mesa.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to Hospice of the Valley https://www.hov.org/donate/

He was certainly a one-of-a-kind individual and will forever be missed by all who were lucky enough to cross his path.

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Corine Faison Harris age 94 passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, Arizona on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with family by her bedside.  She was born November 29, 1928, in Camden, Alabama to Boss Faison, Sr. and Mamie (McNeil) Faison.

At an early age, Corine began her Christian journey at St. John Baptist Church in Camden, AL. She attended school at Camden Academy in Camden and Hooper City High in Birmingham, AL.

Corine married Morris Coleman, Sr. on December 14, 1946.  To that union six children were born. She later married Robert Harris. Both preceded her in death as well as her parents, three sons, Morris Jr., Charles, and Ronald Sr. Coleman, a daughter, Sherry Coleman, and four brothers, Joe Sr., Charles, Boss Jr. and Frank Faison and daughter-in-law Susan Coleman.

A pioneering woman, Corine worked as a CNA in the 1960’s in Galesburg, IL, and as a Sheet Metal Mechanic at a Naval Shipyard in the 1980’s in Mobile, AL.  In 1997 she relocated from Mobile, AL to Gilbert, AZ where she was a faithful Charter member and Mother of New Life Christian Fellowships, International Church.

Corine is survived by her son, Steve Coleman of Galesburg, IL, daughter Debra (Bennie) Reynolds, of Gilbert, AZ and bonus children William Coleman of Keokuk, IA and Stephanie (Paul) Randolph of Indianapolis, IN, 25 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren and 21 Great Great Grandchildren, Daughter-in-Laws, Rachel Coleman and Carol Ann Coleman, Sister-in-Laws, Mamie Coleman, Dorothy Jefferies, Lucy Roberts, Wanda Faison and Mittie Moore, Brother-in-Laws, Dorris and Horace Coleman,  a host of Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends.

Memorial Homegoing Services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time at the New Life Christian Fellowships, International Church, located at 3641 E. Southern Ave. in Mesa, Arizona 85205

Mother Corine Harris    11/29/1928 – 03/14/2023

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The family expresses special thanks to the wonderful support received from their church family and the team of professionals at “In My Home Hospice Care.” Tempe, Arizona.

In Lieu of Flowers

Memorials may be made in the Loving memory of Mother Corine Harris to New Life Christian Fellowships, International, 3641 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ  85205

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.