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Karl J Alder, born January 24 1943 in Logan UT, passed away on Tuesday, March 21 2023, at the age of 80 in Queen Creek AZ.

The youngest of 11, Karl was born to a prominent farming family of Providence, UT. He graduated from South Cache High School (Hyrum, UT) in 1961, continuing on to earn a BS in Agricultural Economics (1970) and Masters of Accounting (‘71) from Utah State University. He met and married his wife, Claudia in 1970, and they were sealed in the LDS temple in Logan UT. He worked as a CPA, primarily in Montpelier ID from 1976-’86, then in Mesa AZ until his retirement in 2012. He served the LDS church as a missionary in Florida (1963-’65), and later as a bishopric counselor, and young-men’s president. He loved to cook, and was known in his church for his dutch-oven and camp cooking. He also loved western art and music and performed as a folk singer in his youth.

Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Estella (Johnson) Alder, siblings, Orma Jean (Alder) & Fellger Johnson, Tyra (Alder) & Duard Chugg, Howard Richardson, Ferd Alder, Paul & Norma (G) Alder, Alan & Jean (McKenzie) Alder, Orlo Alder, and Gerald Alder, and daughter-in-law Martha (Acosta) Alder. Karl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Claudia (Gittens) and children Daune (Alder) & Alejandro Flores, Karl Lance Alder, Travis Alder, Chad & Bridgett (Brummer) Alder, and Launie (Alder) & Alexander Ray, 9 grandchildren, Alexy Flores, Espi (Flores) & Layne Roshay, Paisen Alder, Lilly Alder, Sophia Alder, Conrad Alder, Oliver Alder, Daren Ray, Melina Ray, 2 great-grandchildren, Ashe Roshay & Ivy Roshay, and siblings Drew (Alder) Richardson, Liane (Bertosh) Alder, Dixie (Alder) & Devon Doney, Sandra (Cottle) Alder, Gloria (Alder) & Kent Olsen.

Funeral services are Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11 AM, preceded by visitation at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain Vista Ward at 6655 E Preston St. Mesa.

You may follow this link to join in the service: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87161972819?pwd=RHREYjJqUjh5NXBSdG5EUjExZDZrQT09 

Meeting ID: 871 6197 2819
Passcode: 736536

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.

Zoom broadcast of the funeral : https://zoom.us/j/ Meeting ID: 96832423104

Our talented, artistic, spunky, always showing love for everyone, health nut, and faithful mother, Daisy Emeline Bigelow Norton passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Gilbert, Arizona at the age of 97.

Daisy was born in Jerome, Arizona on July 16, 1925, to Parley LeRoy Bigelow and Esther Grace Ray. She was the fifth of twelve children and grew up in the Verde Valley, Cottonwood, Mesa, and Eagar areas.

At the age of 16 Daisy met and fell in love with Silas Elbert Norton and they were married on March 24, 1942, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They lived in Fort Huachuca while he worked for the Army until he was drafted to fight overseas in WWII. During this time Daisy had two sons, Silas Parley Norton and Rush Bigelow Norton. At the age of 19 Daisy was left a widow when Silas was killed in France on January 15, 1945. Through much trial and heartache, she learned to endure and enjoy life, happy with the simple things.

On September 12, 1952, Daisy married Lawrence Norton who was Silas’s uncle. He was a widower with three daughters, Theresa, Mary and Yvonne. Combining their family of five was an adventure for sure and they added to the fun by adopting three more children; Steven, Jamie and Joye. They lived in Eagar until 1976 when they moved to Mesa, Az.

Daisy loved to draw and was an exceptional artist in many media: including oil, water, pastel painting, china painting, sculpting, and doll making. Her family and friends have been honored to own her various works as she was very giving with her talents.

Daisy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings throughout her life. In her later years she enjoyed indexing, doing temple work, and family history.

In Eagar, she taught Kindergarten and 8^th Grade Art. After she moved to Mesa Daisy worked for Loveall Plumbing as a secretary and as a caregiver for elderly people. It was during this time at age 54, she “got busy” and took her GED test and received her certificate of graduation.  Later on, she worked for her nephew Lynn Bigelow painting animals that she sculpted, and he cast.

After Lawrence passed, Daisy continued with her art until she was past 95 years old. She loved to read, do word search puzzles, read, crochet “cuddle blankets” for her friends and family, and did we mention she liked to read! Many times, she would read far into the night. But most importantly she loved her family and her friends. Spending time with them was her delight as well as theirs.

Daisy is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Silas Norton and Lawrence Norton, her brothers Edwin, Gilbert, Lynn, Simeon, Vernon, Wade and Larry her sisters Violet, Iris, and Calla Lilly. Also, her son Silas Parley Norton, daughters Theresa Goin and Yvonne Bigelow.

She is survived by her children Rush (Nancy) Norton, Mary Jepson, Steven Norton, Joye Norton (Larry Velasquez) all of Mesa, James (Sheri) Norton of San Tan Valley and one brother, Delmar (Sabina) Bigelow of Sandy, Utah. Her posterity includes 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 129 Great grandchildren, 99 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild.

Daisy’s funeral will be held on March 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 3920 E. Brown Road in Mesa. Interment will be held at the Eagar, Arizona Cemetery Saturday April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

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

Husband, father and retired elementary school teacher, Michael D. Alldredge returned to the presence of his loving father in Heaven on the morning of March 21, 2023 at the age of 70 at Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home, Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, Arizona.

Mike was born on November 02, 1952 and was the first of four children to parents David Evans Alldredge and Marlene Hamblin in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was raised in the heart of Mesa and graduated from McClintock High School in 1971. Mike grew up and was a very devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a very personal and deep relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ and he loved in his spare time studying and writing notes about the gospel and scriptures. His family would often comment and joke about the length and depth of Mike’s family prayers, but each and every prayer that Mike gave was heartfelt and personal to him. Mike served a two year mission for the church in the Texas North mission based in Dallas. Mike loved his mission- he loved teaching and sharing the knowledge he had of the gospel.

After serving his mission, Mike lived the bachelor life for several years playing sports (baseball and football), spending time and making life-long memories with family and friends. He finally made the decision that he needed to find a companion and was introduced to his church home teaching companion’s sister, Tana Nielson. Mike and Tana were married on December 09, 1989 and were blessed with 2 daughters, Alicia and Amy.

Mike worked in the construction field, plastering pools for years until he made the decision to go to college to complete a degree. Mike earned his education degree at ASU in May of 1996 and completed his Masters at NAU in December of 2002. Mike began his teaching career teaching junior high on the Indian reservation in Sacaton, Arizona. He loved the students and staff he worked with in Sacaton and often spoke of the love he had for the people there. Mike began teaching in the Gilbert, Arizona school district in 2001 teaching 6th grade and that is where he remained for the entirety of his career. Mike was the best version of himself in the classroom and was a very devoted teacher. On one occasion that his daughters often reminded him about, Mike’s two daughters went to his classroom on his birthday during the school day to take donuts to his class. When they walked into the classroom, Mike grabbed a chair, stood on top of it and led his class in singing while he also belted out the happy birthday song to himself. This was a side of their dad his daughters had not seen before and did not let him forget.

Not many people knew because it wasn’t something that Mike shared other than at home or on certain occasions, but he had an incredible singing voice and loved to aggravate his daughters first thing in the morning with his loud, cheerful singing. The things that Mike’s closest family and friends love and remember most about Mike are his homemade bean burritos, biscuits & gravy, and his love and passion for discussing politics and religion, his jeep rides, his gardening, his love and knowledge of proper gun handling, and his love of movies and food.

Mike was preceded in death by his beloved Grandma Thora, whom he often spoke of and deeply loved, and was also preceded by both his parents. Mike is survived by his wife- Tana, his two daughters- Alicia and Amy, his son-in-law- Jourdan, his three grandchildren- Lily, Parker and Dawson, and his three younger siblings- Dennis, Leigh ann, and Leslie.

Mike’s memorial service visitation will begin at 9:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints located at 1345 E University Dr. in Mesa, Az 85203 and will be followed by a funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM. Mike will then be placed to rest at the City of Mesa Cemetery following the funeral service.

Special thanks to the nurses and caretakers at Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home for taking special care of Mike, and his wife, and making Mike’s final moments in this life a peaceful and spiritual experience.

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

Livestreaming Services – https://youtube.com/live/_d5kquyv-fs?feature=share 

Janice Sharon Blake Strauss, beloved mom and grandmother, passed away on March 19, 2023, at the age of 76.

Janice is survived by her children, Roxie Heussner (Matt), Heather Larsen (Lance), and William Strauss (Brooke), her grandchildren, Halen Heussner (Madi), Reagan Russell (KJ), Halle Heussner, Crew Larsen, Case Larsen, Brody Heussner, Blake Strauss, Kali Strauss, Colt Larsen, Kinley Larsen, Wyatt Strauss, and Lenin Strauss and her sister, Tami Johnston (Coy).

She enjoyed a heavenly reunion with her parents Lloyd and Hazel Blake and her siblings Gary Blake, Richard Blake, and Yvonne Burch.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Burley, Idaho, Jan dedicated her life to serving her community, her family, and her Heavenly Father. She earned a bachelors and masters degree from Arizona State University.  She joined the police force in her early 20s and quickly rose through the ranks to become the first female chief of police in the City of Mesa’s history. Her commitment to public safety and her unwavering dedication to her colleagues earned her the respect and admiration of all who worked with her.  Jan’s contributions to law enforcement were numerous and significant. She was a strong advocate for community policing and worked tirelessly to build bridges between law enforcement and the communities they served. She was also a fierce proponent of diversity and worked to ensure that the police force reflected the diverse makeup of the city.

Despite her busy career, she served faithfully in her church callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also served a church mission in the Arizona service mission.

Jan always made time for her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished spending time with her loved ones.  If you ask any of her grandchildren who her favorite grandchild is, they will each be certain when they answer, “me”!  She spent her evenings and weekends attending as many of their events, games, and concerts as time would allow.  She spent every Sunday preparing elaborate meals for her family, always making extra so there were leftovers.  Sunday evenings at Grandma’s house were a cherished time, where cousins became best friends.

We take comfort in knowing she lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to all she held dear.  Her legacy will continue to inspire and motivate all who knew her and her memory will be cherished forever.  We know heaven is real and cannot wait to be together again someday.  Until we meet again, we’ll take it from here. We love you most!

Please join us to celebrate the life of this amazing woman.

Viewing:
Friday, March 24, 2023
5 PM to 8 PM

Saturday, March 25, 2023
10 AM to 10:45 AM

Funeral:
Saturday, March 25, 2023
11 AM

The viewing and funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at
3580 E. Houston Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234.

Escorted procession to follow to The City of Mesa Cemetery.

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

Vincent, 46, passed away peacefully in Avondale, AZ surrounded by loved ones.

He was born to Marlin and Rhonda Mallahan on June 1^st, 1976 in Provo, UT.

He spent his childhood in Saint Johns, AZ and spent his teenage years in Page, AZ where he graduated high school. In 1998 he welcomed his first and only child Ryan Mallahan and resided in Tucson AZ for many years. Vincent then relocated to Page, AZ where he worked at the Salt River Project Navajo Generation Station until its decommission.  While in Page he met his girlfriend Alicia Freeman. They cared for her niece Dorothy, whom Vincent loved very much. He was transferred to the Gila River Power Station and resided in Buckeye, AZ until his untimely passing.

Vincent was very mechanically inclined, cheerful and humorous. He like to work on cars and attended car shows and sporting events. His favorite team was the Arizona Cardinals. He loved to play and rough house with kids of the family.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Mallahan of Tucson, AZ, his parents, Rhonda and Marlin Mallahan of Phoenix, AZ and his siblings, Jasen Mallahan, Cresta Mannie (Dustin), Dana Mallahan-Canty  (Jered), Christopher Mallahan (LaDonna) and Shawn Mallahan (Hadley), as well as 10 nieces and nephews.

Vincent was Bit’ahnii and born for the Ashįįhi clan. His maternal grandfather was Táchii’nii  and paternal grandfather was Tábaahi.

A Celebration of Life will held at the Bunkers Garden Chapel in Mesa, AZ on March 28^th , 2023 at 11AM, viewing will be at 10am. Place of interment will be held in Crystal, NM on March, 29^th, 2023 on the Mallahan Family Plot at 11AM .

To donate for Vincent’s funeral expenses:

America First Credit Union by Branch Walk-in or calling Member Services 1-800-999-3961

Account# 44681518

****Acct name is Cresta Mannie (Vincent’s sister)

ABA/routing # 324377516

All donations will go directly to funeral expenses.

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

James Brent Garrett returned home on March 16, 2023.  He was born on August 23,1951 and was the oldest of three children born to Jim and Ercel Garrett.  He was born in Mesa, Arizona in the old Southside Hospital.

Brent led an active, happy life with a great love for family, friends, the outdoors, and much service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.  He served a mission in the England Central Mission.

He is survived by his Wife-Nancy Combs Garrett; Son-Alan Brent and his wife Lindsey Eve Garrett- Grandchildren: Samantha Eve, Cooper James, Caleb Alan, Logan Jack, and Luke Samuel Garrett; Son-Cody Combs and his wife Camille Lauren Garrett- Granddaughter: Ames Alex Garrett; and two sisters: Valerie Garrett Biggs and Debra Garrett Farris.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Aimee Nicole Garrett and his parents: James Bellamy and Ercel Knight Garrett.  Services for Brent will be held on Friday, March 24,2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints building located at 2334 E. Pueblo Ave.  Mesa, Arizona 85204.  Services will begin at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00-10:45 am.

For those who wish to stream the live service : https://zoom.us/j/92913322948?pwd=eHJKWkZHYjJNclQxVnE3VjNPVndHdz09

Arrangements by Bunker Family Funeral Home – Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way  Mesa, Arizona  85201.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Humanitarian Fund.

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David Thomas Adams, 83, passed away on March 14, 2023 after a decade-plus battle with Parkinsons. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Sylvia Adams; his older brother, Gary; and his grandson, John. He is survived by his younger sisters, Betty and Connie; his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Adams; his seven children (Scott, Janet, Shauna, Joanie, Kirk, Lane, and James) and 35 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

David was born on June 26, 1939 in the Lehi area of Mesa, Arizona. He recalled riding his horse to class at Lehi Elementary, and Sunday afternoons in Lehi when family gathered at their home for homemade hand-cranked ice cream. He remained a big fan of near daily ice cream until his final days.

At the age of 14 the family moved to Coolidge, Arizona where David graduated from Coolidge High School. Following high school he served in the National Guard (where he earned recognition for his marksmanship)  prior to serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the British Isles Mission. David remained a devoted member of the church throughout his life and found his greatest joy when surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25th at 10:30am at the Lazona Ward Building located at 1345 E. University Mesa, Arizona. The family will host a visitation on Friday March 24th from 6-8pm at Bunkers Mortuary located at 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, Arizona. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinsons therapy facility https://rocksteadymesa.com/ are appreciated.

You may also stream the service if you cannot attend in person. https://youtube.com/live/Z5jOW4aOVZE?feature=share

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

For those who would like to attend the service virtually: https://youtube.com/live/rPTAfMetkfg?feature=share

Barbara Ann Pullen, 82 passed away March 14, 2023 in Mesa Arizona.

Barbara was born October 13, 1940, in Mesa, Arizona to Arch Laurence and Lena Mae Sorden. Barbara was a homemaker and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. She led a very active life filled with family, church and friends. She loved to keep busy volunteering and visiting the Temple, spending time with family, studying scriptures, writing in her journal and of course going on her daily walk. Barbara loved to play sports from softball, basketball, volleyball, snow skiing and even competed in diving – but her absolute favorite activity was dancing. She would dance to any kind of music, grabbing anyone nearby to join her. Coming from a musically talented family, she absolutely loved watching her siblings play and sing on stage especially in her brother Bobby’s night club. Barbara loved playing board games and cards and when that competitive Sorden blood kicked in, not even her grandkids had a chance.

Barbara is survived by her children Richard J. (Michelle) Kudlicki, Daniel (Anne Marie) Kudlicki, Deena (William) Moffat, Dorine (Kurt) Neeley and Ashley (Dallin) Bradley, her 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, her brothers Leon, Larry & Jerry Sorden and sister Carol Watson. Barbara is preceded in death by husband Larry Pullen, grandchildren Richard J. Kudlicki Jr, Tristian Maxwell and siblings Doris, Bobby, Ricky and Kathy.

Funeral services will be held

Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 am at the LDS Stake Center located at 925 N. Harris, Mesa. 

Viewing and visitation for friends and family to be held that morning from 9:00 – 10:45 at the same address.

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.

Nancy J Hardin, 88 passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. There to meet her was her husband Cecil and children Carol, David, Alice, and Mark.  Left to carry on the tradition are her children Dana (Hardin) Martin, James Hardin.  Her legacy will be continued through her 19 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great, Great Grandchildren.  Nancy led a very happy, active life filled with family and friends.  Nancy loved her quilting, baking, kitties and getting together with family.

Funeral services are Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 11:00 am, preceded by a visitation at 10:00am at Bunkers’ University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa.

For more information go to www.bunkerfuneral.com .

In lieu of flower donations to    https://petsforvets.com/donate or https://www.animalleague.org

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.

You are invited to the Zoom webinar for the service.
Mar 17, 2023 10:00 AM Arizona

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Livestreaming of Service: https://youtube.com/live/tzRX0tyhxrk?feature=share

Debra Severson, 69, passed away peacefully on March 10,2023.  She was the daughter of Kenneth and Beverly Severson.  Deb lived an active fun filled life with her husband Richard Miske.  She was born in Grafton, ND before moving to Moorhead, MN where she graduated from high school.  Deb went on to get a degree in Audiology from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Points and later obtained her doctorate Au.D from A.T. Still in Mesa, AZ.  She worked at a state hospital in MN before moving to northwest Iowa to take a job with Area Education Agency 4, in Sioux Center, IA.  From there her career took her to Boston where she held various positions before she returned to Iowa when she married Richard Miske in 2001.  They both worked for Northwest AEA serving deaf and hard of hearing students and Deb also provided services for many adults who wore hearing aids.   In 2015, they retired from education and then shortly after that moved to Arnolds Park, IA.  They loved to winter in Mesa, AZ as well as travel. Deb is survived by her husband, Richard, brother Steve (Deb)Severson, brother Mark (Debbie Jo) Severson and brother-in-law Robert (Christel) Miske and her uncle, Robert (Gail) Quam. She has many nephews and nieces and cousins. She was preceded by her parents and her sister, Pamela. She will be missed by many but is being held in God’s hands. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tues., March 21,2023 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa AZ.

Another celebration of life will occur this summer at Faith Lutheran Church, Orange City, IA.

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.

Gilbert “Wayne” Waldeck, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on March 10, 2023 at the age of 94. Wayne was born April 30, 1928 in Riverside, California. He was preceded in death by his parents L.D. “Jack” Waldeck and Velda Florence Parker Waldeck, his sister Margaret “Peggy” Whitaker and his wife of 48 years, Evelyn L. Long Waldeck.

He is survived by his six children, Gary (Donna), Roger (Barbara), Roland (Robin), Sherree, Vickie Basar, Greg (Lisa) and two step-daughters Rae Jean Robinson (Bob) and Georgia Herman (Earl).

Wayne’s childhood was spent in Arizona on his family’s dairy farm.  He returned to Riverside to attend high school where he joined the ROTC program, and upon graduation, enlisted in the Army Air Corp, which changed during his enlistment, to the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Wayne was one of its first jet engine mechanics and was assigned to Eddie Rickenbacher’s 94th Aero Squadron. He was stationed at March Air Force base in Southern California and later transferred to Elmendorf AFB, in Anchorage, Alaska. There, he tested the P80 Shooting Star fighter jets in subzero temperatures.

Wayne owned a General Contracting business, building and remodeling homes in the Phoenix area and in the White Mountains, where he and Evelyn spent their summers after retirement. He loved to play golf, had a “hole in one” and passed his interest in the sport to some, but not all, of his kids.

Wayne enjoyed fishing and boating, spending many days on Arizona’s lakes. He and Evelyn loved traveling the country and drove their motor home from California to Alaska and to New York and Tennessee. They put a lot of miles on the motor home over twenty years of traveling.

Wayne is survived by 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

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.

Brenda Margaret Casey, 82, passed away on January 29, 2023 in Chandler, Arizona after a courageous, 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10:30 a.m. on March 18, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1520 South Catalina Street, Gilbert, Arizona 85233.  The service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

You may follow this link to view the live stream: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85154787434?pwd=RHNGU1BMWHVNY1NpWHRLd3NqRUxpUT09

Brenda was born at her parents’ home, on March 22, 1940, in Errol, New Hampshire.  She enjoyed her childhood and felt blessed to have such a loving family. Brenda considered herself a “daddy’s girl” and enjoyed having both sets of grandparents and lots of uncles, aunts and cousins nearby.

As a teenager, Brenda left home to attend high school at Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine. Her parents’ decision to send her to boarding school had a significant impact on her life. She loved her years at Fryeburg and when she wasn’t studying, she played basketball, enjoyed skiing and made great friends.  She graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1958 but not before meeting the love of her life, Ernest Casey, while on a senior-year, spring break vacation to South Carolina to visit her sister. Ernest was in the Air Force, stationed in South Carolina, when they began flirting one night at a hamburger stand. It was love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, Brenda and Ernest were married in Monck’s Corner, South Carolina, just two months after her graduation.

Over the span of the next 18 years, Brenda and Ernest had seven children, all of whom have survived them: Lynette Burdick of St. Johns; Les (Lori) of Santa Clara, Utah; Kelly (Sandy) of St. George, Utah; Kristina Kingsmore (John) of Gilbert; Katherine (Steven Meyers) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Aaron (Alita) of Show Low; and Brenda (James Brown) of Sequoia National Park, California.  Brenda was very proud of her kids but nothing made her happier than being “Nana” to her 22 living grandchildren, their spouses and her 32 great-grandchildren. Brenda loved her family and took great joy in knowing her posterity would continue to grow long after her time on earth was over.

Brenda worked for many years as an orthotic fitter. She truly loved working and the sense of achievement and fulfillment it brought. She had a strong work ethic and was known for the genuine, caring service she provided to her clients. She often went above and beyond to help them during their time of need. Her children witnessed this same theme at home. Even though money was often tight, the kids’ friends were always welcome at the dinner table and, over the years, she opened her home to others – whether family, friends or her kids’ friends – who needed a place to stay while they sorted life out. She never turned anyone away.

Brenda was known for her biscuits and gravy breakfasts and scrumptious taco dinners. She was thrilled when her kids came home for the holidays, was always up for a road trip, cheated at every game she ever played regardless of how young her opponent was (child or grandchild), and was always a morning person, often too energetic and chipper for her teenaged night owls!  She had a wicked sense of humor and a quick wit.  She loved to read, loved to travel, and loved to sing.  She participated in the church choir, was never shy at karaoke, and especially enjoyed Kenny Rogers and Ann Murray. Even as dementia claimed her brain, she would instantly connect with you if you sang to her.

Brenda and Ernest lived various places throughout their marriage, including Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, California, and in the cities of Mesa, Gilbert and St. Johns, all in Arizona. She was fearless and faced each move head on.  Ernest died unexpectedly in 2004 and Brenda rolled up her sleeves and faced it courageously.  In 2007 she decided to serve a mission for her church.  She spent the next two years serving in the Preston England Mission. This experience bolstered her strength, confidence, and sense of independence which she later called upon regularly after receiving her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. She tried to live each day as fully and independently as was possible.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, son-in-law Brian Burdick, an infant grandson, parents Leslie and Margaret (Lane) Hawkins, sister Nancy Bennett, brother Gordon Hawkins, who died in infancy, and brother-in-law, Rex Bennett.  In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Brenda is survived by Nancy’s children, David, Elise, Vicki, Daniel and Tracy, and many of her beloved Hawkins, Lane, and Casey extended family members.

Brenda’s children would like to thank the staff at Avenir Chandler Memory Center and Sage Hospice for the care, support, and comfort they have provided.  They would also like to thank the staff at Bunker Family Funerals who handled Brenda’s cremation with dignity and respect.  Later this year, the family will take Brenda and Ernest’s ashes home to Errol, New Hampshire for interment.

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.

Livestreaming of Visitation – https://youtube.com/live/Ala741PYKVM?feature=share 

Daniel Thomas Haney, 35, passed away on March 4th, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on February 3rd, 1988, the second child of Neal and Liza Haney.

Dan grew up in Mesa, Arizona, and had a happy childhood filled with laughter and play. He was an avid soccer player, and his father, Neal, coached several of his teams. Dan also loved skateboarding, playing the drums, beatboxing, and running around the neighborhood until well after dark.

Dan was a Real Estate Broker in the Manufactured Housing Industry and worked for NTH Property Management alongside his father, Neal Haney, for 16 years. He had a unique talent for seeing the best in people, even when they were at their lowest, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his friends.

Aside from his work, Dan was an adventurous spirit who loved spending time outdoors. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona and spent his entire life in Arizona, exploring its beautiful landscapes through camping, fishing, target practice, and more. He especially loved drinking with his friends while boating on Saguaro Lake, where he would always be sure to pull a face at the most unexpected time just to make everyone laugh.

Dan is survived by his father, mother, and sister, and he will be deeply missed. He had a kind heart and infectious sense of humor that endeared him to everyone who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of generosity, loyalty, and joy.

A viewing will be held at Bunker Family Funeral Home: Garden Chapel at 33 North Centennial Way in Mesa, Az, on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

May Daniel Thomas Haney rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

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

Bill Dixon, 86, passed on March 4th, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.  He was born to Thelma and Meryl Dixon on November 3rd, 1936 in El Reno, Oklahoma.

Bill moved to California in the late 1950’s where he would eventually meet and marry Marlene Delivuk in 1959. They had 2 children and lived in CA & NV before settling in AZ in 1986.  Bill was employed by Hughs Helicopter for many years. After Marlene passed in 2012, he settled in at a 50+ community and enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool with his friends.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Diana Sayler, of Hereford, AZ (Sons Jon of Sierra Vista, AZ and Brian of Washington, DC) and his son, Derek Dixon and wife, Lisa, of Mesa, AZ.  (Daughters Jordynn of Mesa, AZ, Brooke of Tempe, AZ and Son Trevor of Irvine, CA)

Shoot the Moon, Bill!

No services at this time.

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.

Vicki Ann (Cleverley) Chapman was born August 19, 1949 and returned to her Heavenly Father on February 27, 2023. The oldest of eight children born to Grant and Marjorie Cleverley, Vicki was born in American Falls, Idaho.

During a life in the service of others, Vicki worked over 25 years for the Mesa Unified School District and held numerous callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After retiring from MUSD, Vicki served a church mission at the Mesa Temple.

Vicki moved to Mesa in 1984 to raise her family and lived there the rest of her days.

Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, Vicki is survived by her children Shari (Christopher) Mansfield, Melvin Russell (Claudette) Chapman, Amy (Eric) Campbell, and Rebecca (Ryan) Rodriquez.

She is also survived by siblings Marcia (Patrick) Mais, Rodney (Nancy) Cleverley, Diane (Fred) Prince, Steven (Denise) Cleverley, Dawna (Wade) Peterson, Annette (Richard) West, Marlene (Larry) Hilton, 12 grandchildren, 5 great- grandchildren, and many extended family members who loved her dearly.

At Vicki’s request, there will be a memorial service June 10, 2023.

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