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Katherine Mary Solsten van Mourik, 63, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Born on November 12, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, she was the fourth of thirteen children. After her childhood in St. Albans, WV, Katherine began her career as a school teacher where she taught the 4th and 6th grade. Katherine’s young adult years included time living abroad in Kenya and Great Britain prior to her living in Green Bay, WI where she had two sons and served on the Green Bay school board from 1979-1981. Katherine’s life travels then took her to Melbourne, Australia where she had a daughter and earned her Master’s in Computer Science. After returning to the U.S., Katherine began her career as a software developer in the education industry and eventually went on to earn her MBA. Katherine is remembered as bright, conscientious, and talented in multiple disciplines. People loved her enthusiastic and cheerful nature. Katherine is survived by her husband, Jerry; her three children, Eric, Ethan (Elaine), and Lauren (Nam); and her eleven siblings, Eric, Kristine, Marit, Tom, Martha, Ann, Laura, Clare, Ellen, Paul and Karen. A service in her honor will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 11AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 5620 E. Adobe Rd. in Mesa, AZ.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jean Meyer, of Goodlife RV Resort on April 10, 2012. She was preceded by her parents Len and Margaret and brother Teddy. She is survived by her daughter Sandra (Elmer), granddaughters Tania (Brian), Kezia, great-grandchildren Colby, Branden, Ashleigh and Brittany, Her beloved husband Rolly, his daughters Carol, Phyllis (Lennie), Judy (Jamie), Rena Faye (Dennis) and family, grandsons Patrick and Tony (Erin). Also survived by one sister Stella in England, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and numerous friends. Jean will be sadly missed. Her memorial is on April 16th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, at 10:00a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to Hospice of the Valley would be appreciated by the family.

Britten, Flora Mae. Our mother Flora Britten, 87, passed away at the Hospice of the Valley on April 2, 2012. Her family was with her to see her on her journey to be with her late husband Geoff. She is survived by her three children Alan (Phyllis), Michael (Kim), and Patty Rollins (Larry), as well as seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also survived by her brothers Jim Ferrin (Violet) and Levin Ferrin (Marsha) and sister Janice Jenkins. Flora was born in 1924 in Pima Arizona to Ether and Julia Ferrin. She is preceded in death by brothers Paul and Mac, and her sister Leila Branch. Flora was ever the romantic. She loved music, opera, sculpture, paintings, and a good story. True to her name, her greatest pleasure was to nurture flowers — especially roses. She marveled at the color, shape, and perfume of a single rose. Flora and Geoff met in 1944 while Geoff was in pilot training for the Royal Air Force at Falcon Field. They corresponded during World War II until they married in 1946 in Northhampton, England. Flora’s first child, Alan, was born in 1947. In 1952, Flora, Geoff, and Alan moved to Illinois. There, Flora gave birth to Michael and Patty. The family later moved to upstate New York. After Geoff’s death in 1966, Flora moved her family to Mesa. With inner strength and resolve, she single-handedly raised her family. She learned to drive, sent all three children through college, and earned a degree in education. Flora was a beloved third grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School. She instilled in her students the qualities of passion, curiosity, humor, playfulness, and high values. She touched hundreds of children, many of whom owe their successes to her teaching. She was active in the LDS Church throughout her life and served in many positions, including music director for the Relief Society. Her caring, gentle, and eternally youthful spirit will be missed by all that have had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 7 at 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Elmwood Ward at 925 N. Harris Drive, Mesa. She will be interred at the City of Mesa Cemetery following the service. Viewings will be held between 6-8 PM Friday evening at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa (www. bunkerfuneral.com) and at 9 AM at the Elmwood Ward Relief Society room.

Marta Isabel Sanborn, 70, passed away March 29, 2012 in Gilbert, Arizona. Memorial services are Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7 PM at the Redemption Gateway Church, 8743 East Pecos Road in Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

James Grant Morris was born on April 22, 1943 in Moncks Corner, S.C. He was the 10th of 13 children born to Robert McNeil and Marie Wyndham Morris. He passed away from this life on April 1, 2012 after a short yet valiant fight with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sherry. Also his children Shane (Ruth), Cary (Amy), Randon (Anne), Weston (Christine), Darin, Mandy (Spencer Nally) and Wendy (Jeremy Capron), 33 adoring grandchildren, many extended family members and life long friends. A viewing will be held in his honor on Thursday April 5, 2012 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr., Mesa, AZ. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Friday April 6, 2012, Parkcrest Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3920 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ. Family viewing will be at 9:00am preceding the services.

Gore, Amelia C. (Millie), 100, of Scottsdale, peacefully passed away at her home on March 28, 2012. She is now in heaven with her husband Richard, her dear friends and her savior Jesus. Millie was born October 4, 1911 in Clinton, Iowa. She married Richard Gyoerkoes (Gore) and they lived in Lincolnwood, Illinois for 40 years before she moved to Arizona 19 years ago. She was a devout Catholic and member of Saint Daniels the Prophet in Scottsdale. She was loved by all and many considered her their second mom. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Services will be at Saint Daniels, 10:00 a.m. on April 3 at 1030 N. Hayden with a reception celebration of her life after mass in the clubhouse at Wheel Inn Ranch, 7010 E. Continental Dr. Scottsdale, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

LoRee Munson Shurtz, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. LoRee was born on July 27, 1922 to Lewis Leo Munson and Hortense Cope Munson in Tropic, Utah. When she was four years old the family moved to Escalante, Utah where she attended school. As a young woman she was student body president, played piano and trumpet with “The Rhythm Swingsters,

Milton Lee, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and East Valley leader passed away March 23, 2012, with his family by his side after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1928, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elisha Vernon and Kathryn Degrush. Milton is survived by his wife Betty of 32 years, 8 children, Roberta Carambia (John), Hemet CA, Mary Beal, St. Charles, MO, Randy Lee (Suzanne), Las Vegas, NV, Terry Gorham, New River AZ, Patrick Lee, Mesa, AZ, Kelly Lee, Pine, AZ, Danny Lee, Mesa, AZ, Casey Lee, Thornton, CO, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters; John, Ralph, Pat, Mary and June. He is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy. Milton and his family relocated to Phoenix, when he was three-months old; however, he always considered himself a native. He attended Baltz Elementary and Phoenix Union High School, where he played baseball, football and ran track. In 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and spent 24 months in the South Pacific during World War II and was the recipient of numerous commendations. He was honorably discharged in late 1946. After returning to Phoenix, Lee took up his grandfather’s trade as a barber and ultimately became a member of the Barber’s Hall of Fame. He was a behind the scenes kind of man that had a vision for Phoenix, and the East Valley in particular. He conceived out of the box ideas and helped them become reality. He was a master at bringing the community and politicians together to accomplish a common goal. In the late 1940’s, he took on increasing responsibilities as a labor official, becoming an officer and lobbyist for the AFL-CIO. He managed several congressional and senate campaigns. He supported what he believed were good leaders from both parties, even though he was a Democrat. From 1957 to 1965, he focused on furthering his education and received specialized training from UCLA, University of California-Berkley, Loyola University and National Training Laboratories in Bethel, ME. This advanced education changed his life significantly and moved him from a labor official to a life of social work and community service. From 1957 -1963, he was Employee Relations Director for the Phoenix United Way, all while raising a young family. In the early sixties, he led the effort to provide mass polio immunizations in Arizona. From 1963 to 1966 he took on additional responsibilities as the Assistant to the General President of the Barber’s International Union. During the early to mid 1960s, he worked as a political strategist to President John F. Kennedy and wrote Medicare speeches for Hubert H. Humphrey and the National Council of Senior Citizens. From 1966 to 1991, he served as the President and CEO of the Mesa United Way and Founder and President of the Tri-City Community Service Board. During this period, he found time to mastermind and implement some two dozen community programs that responded to a variety of human-service needs. Recipients of those efforts have included the needy, the hungry, the homeless and the abused. Among his most notable contributions was his involvement in the creation of Tri-City Community Service Center. The Old Southside hospital was redesigned to be used as a central, one-stop headquarters for 116 social services – the largest complex of its kind in the nation. He also developed the community’s Women-Off-Welfare, or WOW program, which has received national recognition. He helped with Mesa’s application for the coveted All-America City Award and was among the city’s key leaders who presented the Mesa presentation in Lexington, KY. Project Time Out, a concept designed to deter school drop-outs, won the top award of the National Association of County Governments. Additionally, he was founder of the Mesa Public Safety Foundation, an organization that honors Mesa police, Mesa fire, and other first responder organizations for outstanding service. In a cooperative venture with the University of Arizona, he conceptualized and helped found the East Valley Cancer Satellite. He led the effort to create the East Valley Behavioral Health Council, an agency which coordinates mental health programs in the East Valley and helps ensure their receipt of state and national funding. He developed the concept of the United Food Distribution Center, which stands as a national model for the efficient distribution of food to food banks and pantries. He was co-founder of the East Valley Partnership, a group of community leaders whose efforts are focused on ensuring the equitable distribution of state and national resources to the East Valley. He was a consultant to Republican John Rhodes, further illustrating the breadth of his ability to work with widely varying political interests. At the same time, he represented the interests of two leading Democrats, Governor Bruce Babbitt and U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini. Lee’s other activities have included his service on the Rio Salado Authority and the 1986 Maricopa County Citizens Bond Committee. He was a founding Board Member and President of the Arizona Department of Economic Security. In addition to his other honors, was named Outstanding Citizen of Mesa in l980 and “Man of the Year in 1981. In 1988 he received a Key to the City of Mesa. No other Mesa citizen has ever received such an honor. He has also been honored with the top Rotary Club award, which is named “Service Above Self

Kenneth Charles Walters of Chandler, Arizona, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away March 27, 2012 at age 77 after a valiant battle with diabetes. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. Born August 15, 1934 in Magna Utah, he was the last surviving child of Alfred B Walters & Hazel Kate Steadman. He married his sweetheart of 56 years Betty Jean Schwinn in 1955. He is survived by his wife, and children, Scott Walters (Susan), Traci Layton (Ken), and granddaughters, Brooke, Sydney, & Whitney. He was preceded in death by son Randy Walters. Funeral services are Monday April 2, 2012 at 11am, Pleasant Ward Chapel, 800 W. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler AZ. Visitation 1 hour prior at 10am. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel in Arizona. In Utah, friends & family are invited to gather on April 4th from 9:45am to 10:45am at Lindquist Mortuary, 2140 Wash. Blvd. Ogden UT. Graveside Service & Interment to follow at 11am at Ben Lomond Cemetery in No. Ogden. Flowers may be sent to either mortuary.

Wanda Odessa Owens, 82, passed away March 25, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Graveside services are Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa. The family requests that no potted plants or flowers in glass vases be sent to the services as the flowers will be left at the gravesite. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Burial will take place in Montana.

Leroy Henry Hinton, 94 of Apache Junction Arizona passed away at home on March 25, 2012.

He is survived by his wife Tora Lee Blackwell Hinton. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 29th at 6:00p.m., at the Lighthouse Church, 624 S. Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction, AZ. Bunker’s University Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Dr. Kent Lytle Pomeroy of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on March 16, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was a gifted healer. He enjoyed his church callings and had a love for the Boy Scouts of America program. He loved telling jokes to family, friends and his patients. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Kent was a drum major at West High in Phoenix and an Eagle Scout. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a Captain in the United States Army and was the nuclear Doctor across from Area 51 in Nevada. He attended Arizona State University, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, College of Medicine. He belonged to numerous medical associations throughout his life. He was Co-founder and Past President of the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM); Past President and served as Secretary/Treasurer for Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association (AHIMA). He received a lifetime achievement award and was an honorary board member for the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Integrative Pain Management (AOAPIPM). He has mentored and trained doctors from around the world in prolotherapy and made a detailed training DVD to better assist them.

Kent Pomeroy was born on April 21, 1935 and is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Kent Pomeroy and Lavern Hamblin Pomeroy, his 1st wife Karen Jodelle Thomas, his 3rd wife Brenda Pauline North and his brother Benjamin Pomeroy. He leaves behind his wife of 4 years – Kellie Mahan Pomeroy and children Charlotte Pomeroy Terry, Benjamin Kent Pomeroy II, Janel Pomeroy Nordlund, Jonathan Barrett Pomeroy, Kimberly Pomeroy Furphy, step children – Kathryn Woodward Drange, Brandon Shigley, Brooke Shigley Montes, 28 Grandchildren, 1 Great-grandchild, siblings – Sharon Pomeroy Gold and Steve Hamblin Pomeroy and countless patients who found relief from the gift of his healing hands and loving heart.

The visitation is Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9565 E. Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Funeral services are Sat., March 24 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the same location.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Knouse Program at www.theknouseprogram.com or call 928-468-1133.

David Oman Ray, 57, a native of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. Dave was born March 4, 1955 in Mesa, Arizona. He always had a smile, an encouraging word for anyone with a need, and a wonderful outlook upon life. Dave would be the first to assist in any project needed. He would build and give with no knowledge of the receiver. He was a person of love and compassion. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and LaVon Ray. Survivors include his wife Cathy Turley Ray, his children David Ray Jr., Ahtanya Paget (Dan), Christine Bushman (Jason), Charlesa Sessions (Matt), Nathaniel Ray (Jennifer Adams), Lynda Pomeroy (Nicholas), Kellan Ray (Nicole Fairchild), Alexander Ray (Launie Adler), Joshua Ray (Alisa “Lucy

Melissa Cameron Perez, 14, of Gilbert, AZ., was given her angel wings on March 18, 2012.

Melissa was born in Riverside, CA, on December 27, 1997. Melissa attended San Tan Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ.

Melissa loved helping others, cooking, riding her bike, playing soccer, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Melissa’s beautiful smile and kindness will be forever missed.

Melissa is survived by her parents, Jessica and Steven Perez, brothers Andrew and Giovanni, her sister Kayla, grandparents Carmen and Raymond Martinez, grandmother Linda Perez, and , great-grandparents Victoria and Jose Martinez, great-grandmother Gloria Aragon “Lolly

Neldon Ray Cook, beloved by family, friends, and everyone who knew him, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012 after 93 years of earthly service. Neldon spent his life in service to his fellowman, always doing a good deed daily. Born in Raines, Utah, sixth of nine children to Emma Myrtle Tidwell and William Cook, he left Utah to serve his country in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a link trainer instructor near Deming, NM. He met his beautiful bride of 66 years, and together they served in many offices and callings in the LDS church, mainly for the Glendale and Phoenix West Stake. He worked for Arizona Public Service for 34 years. He was involved in serving his community through the Toastmaster’s International, Sertoma Club, Glendale Junior Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts of America, honored as a recipient of the BSA Silver Beaver Award. Together Neldon and Betty Jo have raised four children—Gayle (Arman) Pace, Neldon Victor (Kathleen), William Ray (Cynthia), and Betty Jo Heath. Their 16 grandchildren and 39+ great grandchildren are their legacy of a life of service and love. He is survived by his wife Betty Jo Christensen and his sister Shirley Cook King of Wellington, Utah. The family would like to thank Hospice Family Care for their many kindnesses. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 22 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 23 at the Grandview 1st Ward Building, 1455 N. Harris, Mesa; the viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00. Military honors will be held at the Mesa Cemetery immediately following the service. Flowers can be sent to Bunker’s Garden Chapel. The greatest tribute one can give is to follow his example by doing a kind act for someone today.