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Marjorie Knell Robinson, beloved wife of Alex and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in Mesa Friday morning December 7, 2012 after a long bout with Parkinsons Disease. She was born July 16, 1927 in Cedar City, Utah, the daughter of Rulon and Esther Knell. Marjorie married Alex Findlay Robinson in the St. George Temple July 5, 1945.

She is survived by her sisters Beverly Jones and Gayle Ence (Keith) and by her 8 children Linda Larson (Wayne), Dale Robinson (Debbie), Sandi Brewer (John), Debbie Hunt (Lee), Karla Robinson, David Robinson (Chellee), Janine Butcher (Rob), DeAnn Wells (Jeff), 38 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Alex and grandson Cameron.

Mom was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions and responsibilities. Her greatest love was her family both present and past and she spent many hours going to the temple and encouraging her family to do the same. She became filled with the Spirit of Elijah as she worked with her family’s genealogy and discovered sweet connections between her family and many others. She loved being surrounded by her family and listening to their stories as well as telling her own. Mom’s homemade cinnamon rolls and pies and homemade turkey noodle soup have become the standard by which her daughters and daughter-in-laws have sought.

Visitation will Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Services are Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., also in Mesa.

William Jess Skousen, 80, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 5, 2012. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ, to Jess Earl and Amy Riggs Skousen. He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married Joan Taylor Skousen on June 10, 1954 in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. He graduated from Brigham Young University and received his law degree from the University of Arizona. He served our country for two years at Edwards Air Force Base. Some of the things he enjoyed most in life were hunting, working out at the gym and his family. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served in numerous Church callings, including Bishop, High Council, Counselor in the Bishopric, High Priest Group Leader, Young Men’s President, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, and Priest Quorum Advisor. He and Joan served a full-time CES Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in southern California. He also enjoyed winning many tournaments as church softball coach and was currently serving in the Mesa LDS Temple. He was the founding partner of the law firm Skousen, McLaws and Skousen, which later became Skousen, Gulbrandsen and Patience. He was a prominent attorney and received a preeminent rating from his peers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joan and his grandson Ryan Gulbrandsen. He is survived by his wife of 4 years, Jane Freestone of Mesa, children Pam (Steve) Patience and Karen (Rich) Gulbrandsen. He has 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He loved dogs and has had many. He had a great love for his family and was very generous. He was strong both mentally and physically until his passing. He was greatly loved and will be missed by many. Visitation will be Friday, December 14, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will held Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10 AM at the Ridge Ward, 2220 N. Harris, Mesa, AZ, with visitation at 9 AM. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery.

Taylor, Lawrence “Larry

Kathi Jo Brooks (Buterbaugh, Collamer), 53, passed away December 3, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, also in Mesa. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa.

Bradley James Shepherd, 50, passed away December 5, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Harmony Park Ward, 1266 South 32nd Street, Mesa, 85204. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Gary Ray Collings, 71, passed away December 6, 2012 in Tempe, Arizona. Graveside services are Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Russell Wayne Rusk died November 30, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. He was born July 26, 1929 to Chester and Neoma Ruth Taylor Rusk in Rolla, KS. Russell married his sweetheart, Sybil Crandell on May 27, 1955 in Mesa, AZ. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa, AZ LDS Temple.

He served his country as a diesel engineer in the US Navy from 1949-1953, spending much of his enlisted time in Korea during that conflict. Russell was a founding member of the Arizona Fire Mechanical Association and a fulltime charter member of the Tempe Fire Department. He served that community with honor and distinction, retiring in 1990.

Russell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sybil Crandell Rusk and children Don (Joy), Alicia (Terry) Fair, Jim (Liz) and Donita Eade. Twelve grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive. While Russell was a man of few words, his strength of character was evident in his actions. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed!

A viewing will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Lindsay LDS Ward, 1150 N Lindsay Rd in Gilbert, AZ. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10am with a viewing prior at 9am. Interment will be in the Mesa City Cemetery.

1946 ~ 2012

Our most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Alison, passed away December 1, 2012, in Mesa, AZ, at age 66. She was born to Maren Eccles and Ralph Williams Hardy in Ogden, Utah, on April 9, 1946. She was raised in Washington, D.C., and lived in Salt Lake City, the greater areas of Los Angeles and San Diego, and Mesa, Arizona, where she spent the final 15 years of her life.

Alison is remembered for her warmth, love, generosity, and her magnetic personality. She dedicated her life to family and serving others. Her family and close friends knew of her unrelenting strength and qualities forged by significant events in her formative years. The unexpected death of her father when she was 11 was a seminal event. Her widowed mother entered the workforce and singlehandedly raised Alison and her four siblings, providing a lifelong lesson in courage, work, and devotion. She was injured in a severe car accident at age 18 the aftermath of which was burden she bore well contributing to her bedrock trait of perseverance and a fighting spirit.

After viewing “Cheaper by the Dozen” at an early age, she determined that she would have twelve children. In what serves as the epitome of her persist nature she went on to bear six boys and six girls, adopted three children who were refugees of the Vietnam War, and along with her husband, raised fifteen children.

Alison studied music at the University of Utah, where she was first chair violinist. The tone of her violin was moving, reflecting both the joy and pain of her life, and she set the tone for many weddings and church events throughout her life. She was also a talented singer, pianist, and organist. Alison married Craig Allred Decker, on December 22, 1967, in the Salt Lake City Temple. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by all 15 children: Annie Tran Dinh, David Tran, Amy Tran, Nathan, Alison Russell, Jared, Rachel Clifford, Joshua, Jacob, Maren, Hyrum, Elizabeth Caradine, Seth, Laura Peterson, and Clare Thomas. She has 28 grandchildren. Alison is also survived by her mother, husband, and siblings: Ralph Williams Hardy Jr., David Eccles Hardy, and Maren Hale; and her beloved brother-in-law Jonathan Edwin Johnson II. She is preceded in death by her father and sister, Clare Hardy Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at the Mesa Arizona Kimball East Stake Center 4640 E. Holmes at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Flowers and on line condolences may be directed to Bunker Family Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 and bunkerfuneral.com. Viewings will be held from six to eight on Friday evening at the Mortuary and at ten Saturday morning at the Stake Center. Interment will take place on December 12 at noon in the Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah, where her father is buried.

Hazel Phyllis Chapman, born on February 2, 1940 in Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2012. She is survived by her son Curtis Koleber (Sandra) of Maricopa, AZ., her brother Norman Hansen (Judi) of Bakersfield, CA., her sister Delores Ohler (David) of Chandler, AZ. and 10 grandchildren. Hazel will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving person who was always willing to help others. Services will be private. Contact the family for more information.

Maren “Rose

Vernon ‘Leroy’ Lemmon passed away peacefully November 29, 2012

in Mesa, Arizona. Anxiously waiting on the other side was his beloved eternal sweetheart Lurrine, and his parents Vernon & Rae Lemmon. Leroy will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind, gentle, fun loving character! He was known for always ‘snapping his fingers’ when happy, and also for teasing everyone all the time! What a sense of humor! When younger he worked for Douglas Aircraft in CA, later at his dads A&W Family Restaurant in Mesa, AZ, and the Crippled Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. Leroy was born in Silver City, UT on November 21, 1937. He is survived by his younger brother Phill Lemmon, sisters Joanna Carbone and Carol (Charlie) Sutton. He was loved by all & will be missed. Funeral Services are Wed Dec 5, 2012, visitation 10:00 am, funeral following 11:00, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on South Hobson and 10th Ave in Mesa. Services by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, for more info go to www.bunkercares.com.¬ Interment & graveside services in Panguitch, UT, Thurs Dec 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

Naomi Lurline Arnett, 81, loving mother and grandmother, passed away November 29, 2012 in Tempe, Arizona. She was born November 23, 1931 to Millard and Mary Hildreth in Castleford, Idaho. She is survived by her son Terry Arnett, daughter Lurline Arnett and granddaughter Vicky Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Graveside services are Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, also in Mesa.

Inez June Brimley Marler, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her home in Mesa, Arizona with her loving husband at her side. She was born to J. Clyde and Fontella Bradford Brimley on June 24, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT. She married her high school sweetheart, Dale H. Marler in the Salt Lake Temple in 1947 and they raised four children Jeff Marler (Linda), Jill Poll (Gary), Joel Marler and Cory Marler (Ronda). She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary. She is survived by her husband, children, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Inez loved life. Family and friends were everything to her. Her door was open to all at the Bear Lake cabin where countless unforgettable and cherished memories were made. She enjoyed church service, ceramics, travel, and Family Search indexing. Friends may call on Monday, December 3 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services are Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the L.D.S. church at 1007 S. 72nd St., Mesa, AZ 85208 preceded by a visitation at 1:00 PM. Graveside services and interment will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Larkin’s Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 So., Salt Lake City, UT 84108.

Tod Glenn Guiles II, passed away November 22, 2012 in El Mirage, Arizona. Services are private.

Earl Allan Brooks, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home on November 26, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. He was born to Bert Josiah and Lottie Mae Brooks on June 26, 1928 in Mesa, AZ. Allan graduated from Mesa High 1946 and served an LDS Mission. He married Marion Avon Dodge in 1952, they were married for 48 yrs., she preceded him in death December, 2000. Allan is survived by his wife Wilma Lillywhite Washburn, married 11 years, and 4 daughters Betty J. Ray (Clifford), Joy M. Porter (Gil), Nancy J. Roberts (Kelly) and Linda L. Johnson (Daryl). His legacy will continue through his 19 grandchildren and

22 great-grandchildren. Allan was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served 2 LDS missions. His civic responsibilities included being instrumental in the D.A.R.E. program that was used in the Public Schools. He also helped in the formation of E.V.I.T. (East Valley Institute of Technology). He served on the Mesa School Board for one term, and was elected for a second term, but resigned to serve a LDS Mission to Australia. Funeral services are Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10 AM preceded by a visitation from 9 to 9:45 AM at the Kimball East Stake Center, 4640 E. Holmes Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206. There will also be a visitation Wednesday night, November 28, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. In addition to flowers, donations to E.V.I.T. would be appreciated. Contributions can be mailed at Kona Purcell/EVITEF 1601 W. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201 or you may call (480) 461-4114.

Ronald Joe Greenhalgh, 69, passed away November 21st, 2012 at the Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. Ronald was born November 30th, 1942 in Safford, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Trelva Gardner Greenhalgh, Children; Joseph (Venetia), Bradley, Brenda (Tony) Knight, Catherine (Brandan) Rogers, Melissa (Dwight) Kartchner, Michael (Keeley), and Debra (Mike) Pierson, 32 grandchildren, father Grant Greenhalgh of Tucson, AZ and sisters Marilyn Busby of Tucson, AZ and Marsha Robertson of Benson, AZ

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Emerald Acres Ward, 1415 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204 at 10:00 a.m. Preceded by visitation from 9:00-9:45 am.