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Durward Walter Black, 94, of Mesa, AZ passed away February 14, 2011. As a young man, he was a Tech Sergeant in the US Air Force at Williams Field. From 1947 to 1979, Durward worked for Alpha Beta Markets, retiring as Vice-President of Merchandising. In 1973, he was also the President of Western Association of Food Chains. He served as a Bishop for the LDS Church and served missions with his wife to Mexico Torreon, West Indies, and the Family History Library. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Guthrie Black; his children, Elizabeth (Steven) Fuller, Barbara (Jack) Fox, Duane (Linda) Black and Kenneth (Inga) Black; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the LDS 34th Ward Building, 2152 E. Adobe, Mesa, AZ on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker’s University Chapel.

Pamalee Clair Poor Mann, age 70, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father the morning of Saturday, February 12, 2011. She lived a full life dedicated to the service of her family and others. She is adored by her husband William Ronald Mann along with her children Rick and Carrie Merrill, Hal and Melissa Koozer, Bob and Amy Lindquist, Christy Mann, Ken and Phoebe Morris, David and Sarah Sheperd, Brooks Mann (deceased), Amos and Hillary Abplanalp, Charles and Robin Mann and her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the LDS chapel located at 3920 N 44th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85018. A viewing will be held at 10AM with the funeral service at 11AM. Funeral arrangements provided by Bunker’s Garden Chapel. Flowers and donations can be sent to the funeral home; 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201.

Dr. Keith Edward Boyd, (79), beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, died Thursday, February 10, 2011, in Gilbert, AZ. Boyd was born May 3, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT. Boyd graduated with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah in 1955 and went to work for Lockheed. Boyd was hired to teach at the UofU one year later. While on the faculty, Boyd, with his brother Bill, started a company called Research Engineering. Boyd graduated with a M.S. degree in Natural Sciences and then shortly after, moved to Arizona to attend ASU, where he earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Boyd worked as a Mechanical Engineer in the Aeronautical industry through the remainder of his career, while serving as adjunct faculty at ASU for many years. Boyd returned to teaching at Chandler/Gilbert Community College after retirement. Active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boyd served as Stake Mission President for the Scottsdale Stake, on the High Council, in the Bishopric for the Scottsdale Third Ward, and was the Family History Specialist, among other callings. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, sister, Bonnie, brother, Bill, and five children, Kathy (Mike Gannon), Keith, (Lark Boyd), Leslie, Richard (Carol Ann Boyd), Carol (David Foster). He was also the grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandsons, including Brigg Edward Boyd, born on the day of his passing. Viewing will be held for family and friends Thursday, February 17, from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ 85201. Funeral services will be Friday, February 18, 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Ward, 2618 N. Lindsay Rd, Mesa AZ 85213, with a viewing just prior at 9 am. Burial will be in the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Richard Terry Miller passed from this mortal life on February 7, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona. He resided in Queen Creek, Arizona, and was employed by DRR LLC, a mining company. Richard was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on November 14, 1979 to Terry and KimBerly [Story] Miller. He began his school years after his family moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah. At Valley View Elementary Richard began many lifelong friendships that would last through high school to present time. After graduating from Pleasant Grove High School, Richard fulfilled his childhood goal of serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Santiago, Chile West Mission. He often referred to his mission as the best two years of his life. He loved the people of Chile, and loved teaching the Gospel. Richard attended the University of Utah, graduating in Chemistry and Biology. Any free time that could be found, Richard and his dog “Ebby

Joseph Alexander Barber Jr., 85, born December 17, 1925 in Douglas, WY passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and grandson, Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Joan, four children Mary Ann Parry (Dennis), Carlene Weberg (Don), JoAlice Garbrick (Bob) and David Barber (Belinda). He is the proud grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He served honorably in the US Army and retired from General Motors Proving Ground in 1980. He loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and his wife served a mission at the Mesa Family History Center for 9 years. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Services are Saturday, February 12th at 10 AM at the Madera Ward building, 1150 W. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, with a viewing one hour prior. Burial will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Our Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Veledia Regina Ehlert Brown passed away on February 4, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born April 12, 1918 in Glenwood, Alberta, Canada. She was the third child of eleven children born to Martha Anna Thur and Richard Max Ehlert. Both her parents were from Germany and she was proud of her German ancestry.

Growing up in Canada she loved playing sports and spending time with her large family. She credited her mother for teaching her how to work, sew and cook.

She married James Nelson Brown on Jan 14, 1941 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They lived in Glenwood and raised four children Gary, Cheryl, Candy and Bernie. They had a busy life running the town garage, hardware store and working the family farm. They always found time for friends and enjoyed dances in Waterton and family vacations to Lake Blaine, Montana.

In 1956 the family moved to Mesa, Arizona and purchased land east of Mesa to build Brown’s Trailer Town and Trail Riders. They enjoyed the association with many new friends that lived in the park. After Dad passed away Mom continued to run the trailer park with the help of her son Gary.

Mom enjoyed her life. She had the opportunity to travel the world and loved taking care of her house and yard. At fifty she learned to oil paint and earned awards for her work.

She loved her family and loved to cook and plan parties for her nineteen grandchildren and fifty great-grandchildren. Nothing made her happier than having everyone swimming in her pool and eating at her house. She had her last traditional Christmas Eve Party in her home this past December.

She was a lifelong member of the L.D.S. church and always accepted any opportunity to serve. Her current calling at the age of 92 was as a greeter at the weekly Sunday meeting.

We would like to thank church members, friends and neighbors who have loved her through the years. We know how much she looked forward to your visits and she loved you dearly.

Mom is survived by her children: son, Gary(Robin) Brown – Mesa, daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Zaharis – Mesa, daughter, Candy(Dick)Belliston – Orem, Utah, son, Bernie Brown – Scottsdale, brother, Marion Ehlert – Montana, sisters Della Dickenson and Arlene Poorman – Florida, 17 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters and 2 grandsons.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 11:00a.m. in the Maricopa North Stake Center, 1716 North Date Street, Mesa, Arizona. A viewing will be held Friday, February 11 from 6:00-8:00 at Bunkers Garden Chapel, Mesa, Arizona. An additional viewing will be held at the church prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45. Interment will be in the Mesa Cemetery. Donations in Veledia’s honor may be made to a New Leaf at www.turnanewleaf.org or Hospice of the Valley at www.hov.org.

Elizabeth (Liza) Megan Koski, passed away on January 27, 2011 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was 21 years old.

Liza was born in Portland, Oregon on November 27, 1989, and lived in Lake Oswego, Oregon until moving to Gilbert, Arizona in 2005. She graduated from Gilbert High School in 2008 where she excelled in academics and was an all-star lacrosse player. In 2008 she attended the fall term at the University of Oregon. She loved the outdoors and rugged wilderness of Oregon where she served with the Northwest Youth Corps for two years.

She is survived by her parents, Kent and Mary Anne Koski, and eight brothers and sisters: Steven, Maryjane, Sarah, Anne, Emily, Katie, Dorothy, and William.

A service will be held in her honor on Friday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Windrift Ward at 777 E. Elliot Rd. Gilbert, Arizona, 85234. There will be a viewing on Thursday evening, February 3rd, 6:00-8:00 pm at Bunker’s University Chapel at 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona. A second viewing will be held at the church Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Mountain View Memorial Park, Mesa, Arizona. Donations may be made in her honor to the Northwest Youth Corps, at nwyouthcorps.org

Arthur T. Reynolds age 86, went home to be with the Lord January 27th 2011. He will be missed by his wife of 64 years, Frances Reynolds, daughters, Sheila (Gary) Darst, Teresa (Bruce) Juhl, Debbie Hicks, 8 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren and sister Betty Cogswell. Art worked for The City of Mesa 30 years before retiring to their summer home in Heber, Az. Arthur was born in Talihina, Oklahoma March 16th, 1924 and moved to Arizona in 1941 with his parents and siblings. Services will be Wednesday February 2nd at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Visitation is at 10:00 AM followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM.

Nettie Mae Hughes, 83, passed away January 24, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial services are Friday, January 28, 2011 at 2 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Carole Aston Montierth was born on June 15, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona to Russell Henry Aston and Cecile Viola Ethington. She was the third of seven children. Surviving brothers and sisters are, Sharon Park, James Aston, Marsha Incardone, Samuel Aston and Russelyn Harmon. She was preceded in death by her twin brother Tommy Aston, who died at birth and her husband Lyle Montierth.

Carole graduated from Phoenix Union High School and on May 21, 1964 she married Perry Lyle Montierth in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Carole made her living as a meat wrapper, a school bus driver, a realtor and working with her husband in his carpentry business.

Carole loved sewing and painting as well as decorating her home and vacationing with her family in California and at their cabin at Forest Lakes.

She was always willing to serve anyone around her and spent many hours of service for her church.

Carole died on Sunday, January 23, 2011 after fighting a good battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her 7 children, Christine Mann, Lori Walker, Sheri Webb, Stephen Montierth, Stephanie Rust, Chad Montierth, Kent Montierth and 30 grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011, from 6:00-8:00p.m., at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa. Funeral services will be on Friday, January 28, 2011, 10:00a.m. at the LDS Church at 1911 E. 24th St., Mesa, with viewing 30 minutes prior to services. Grave dedication and burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Luke James Cardon, 2 ½ months old passed away January 19, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born October 31, 2010 in Gilbert, AZ.

Those who remain to miss Luke are his parents Doug & Sara Cardon and his older brothers, Tanner, Jake, and Mikey Cardon. His short time here he came to bless the lives of those around him with his sweet spirit, his huge smile, his massive appetite, his bright eyes, and his perfect temperament. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at 11 AM with visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel located at 3770 South Cooper Rd., Chandler AZ. Burial will be at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ.

Linda Maria Shelley, 51, passed away January 16, 2011 in Tempe, Arizona. She was born December 22, 1959 in England and was married to Frederick Shelley. Visitation is Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel and one hour before services. Funeral services are Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 11 AM at the LDS Mesa West Stake Center, 2300 W. Javelina Ave. in Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Betty Marie Lucas, 86, passed away January 13, 2011 in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10 AM followed by funeral services at 11 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

Daniel Lamar Harmon born January 3, 1947 in Pomerene (Benson) AZ. He was the seventh child of Hubert & Eva Harmon. He passed away January 9, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. He was survived by his wife Toni Elaine (Crowe) Harmon, two daughters Elaine Cannon and Kristi Veralrud, and five sons Daniel Lamar, Robert Wayne, James Darryl, Jeffrey Wade and Isaac Ray. He is survived by fourteen Grandchildren. He was survived by six sisters Nell Lewis, Doris Farnsworth, Marilynn Pixler, Nancy Taylor, Susan Pope and Jeanene McDowell. He had three surviving brothers Clarence, Charles and Alan Harmon.

He became a Locksmith when he was 11 yrs old when his Dad bought a Key Shop in Mesa in 1958. Later becoming Harmon’s Safe Lock & Key. He served a LDS Mission from 1966 to 1968 in Western States Mission, encompassing parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and South Dakota. He also served in the Army for two years from 1968 to 1970 in the Green Beret.

Dan and Toni were married in the Mesa AZ LDS Temple February 6, 1971.

He was currently working for JMAC Heating & Cooling owned by his Brother-in-Law John McDowell for many years. He installed Air Conditioning Units.

Besides his LDS Church Mission he worked many years in different Scouting Positions, Primary Teacher, Young Men’s Presidency, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School President twice, he currently was just released from serving in the Bishopric for two different Bishops, two weeks ago he was sustained as a High Counselor.

He loved to read, camp, and hunt and spend time with family and Grandchildren. He will be missed by family and friends.

Lane Dale Hallows, 61, passed away January 5, 2011. He was born February 18, 1949 to Dale and Gladys Hallows in Salina, UT. He is survived by his wife Bobbie, children Steele (Amy), Luke (Rennie), Samuel (Ruth), Jackson (Allison), Robin Hallows, Forrest Hallows and Hillary Hallows, step-children Kathryn (Terry) Aydelott, Kerrie (John) Taylor, Kurt Brooks, Kjerstin (Ard) Hoyt, Frank (Hope) Brooks, Candice (Spencer) Cheney, daughter-in-law Laura Brooks, and 35 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by step-son Mark Brooks. Visitation is Fri., Jan. 14, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, and 1 hour before services. Services are Sat., Jan. 15, 2011 at 10 AM at the LDS Maricopa Stake Center, 613 N. Stewart in Mesa. Memorial contributions may be made at Desert Schools Credit Union, Account #6000078994.

Helquist, Norlene Gae, 65, passed away Jan. 7, 2011 at the Banner Gateway Hospital in Mesa, AZ. She was born Nov. 30, 1945 in Farmington, NM to Norman Tanner and Evelyn Pipkin Tanner, now of Prescott Valley, AZ. A resident of AZ since the age of 6 mos., Gae excelled academically in the Mesa schools, graduating from Mesa High and attending beauty school locally. She was a lifelong, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served alongside her husband in the Mesa LDS Temple. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John, her parents, sister Michele Medlyn (Ken), son Brian, daughter Shari Hanson (Paul), seven wonderful grandchildren (Dallin, Derek, Devin, Mallory, Macy, Mara, and Jett), all of Mesa, and preceded in death by her youngest sister Vicki Kerstetter. Visitation will be Thurs., Jan. 13th at the Chandler Stake Center, 1115 E. Ray Rd. in Chandler at 9 AM, with funeral services at 10 AM. Burial will be at the Blanding, Utah City Cemetery on Sat., Jan. 15th. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.