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Donald Thomas (“Tom

Fleming, Bernard G. (Bud)

Beloved father and grandfather of Mesa, Arizona passed away

December 24th, 2009 at the age of 84. Born in Kimball, South

Dakota in 1925, Bud grew up in a proud, hard working, farming

family that endured The Great Depression and drought to later

revel in military service, career and family. He is preceded in

death by his parents and eight of nine siblings. He is survived

by one sister, Bernice Miller of Edgemont, South Dakota, his

daughter Susan of Mesa, his seven sons Richard, Michael, Roger,

Timothy, Philip, Jeffrey and David of Denver, Colorado,

nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mass

will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 26th, 2010 at Queen of Peace

Catholic Church, 141 N. MacDonald in Mesa with military honors and interment

immediately following at the Veterans National Memorial

Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.

Patricia A. Decker of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away March 19, 2010 of cardiac arrest. She was preceded in death, in 2006, by her husband William. She is survived by her two sisters Jeanette Crow of South Haven, MI and JoAnne Williams of Haslett, MI. Also survived by three sons Dean (Beth) of Marietta, GA, Dan (Kate) of Hastings, MI, David (Diane) of Cincinnati, OH and her 7 grandchildren. She moved to Sun Lakes in 1987. Patricia was a homemaker, raising her three sons. She enjoyed reading, laughing, whistling, and anything Irish. She was a member of St. Stevens Catholic Church. A devoted mother, she was dedicated to her faith, loyal to her family and always proud of her country. Family requests that memorials be sent to goredforwomen.org/donate.aspx or St. Basil’s Catholic School Endowment Fund. Mass of Christian burial was held at Wednesday, March 24, 2001 at 9:30 AM at St. Stevens of Sun Lakes. Graveside ceremony followed at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

WENDELL WEBB GARDNER, 83 of Mesa, Arizona died March 18, 2010. Born March 21, 1926 to Franklin Beebe and Tina Webb Gardner, in Holbrook, Az. Viewing will be held Thursday, March 25, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way from 6 to 8 p.m. Services are Friday, March 26, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2228 E. Brown, Mesa, AZ at 11a.m. He died after a valiant battle from the effects of diabetes and its severe complications. Burial is in Snowflake, AZ Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. He graduated from Holbrook High School, served 2 years in the Navy, graduated from Gila Jr. College served a 2 year LDS Central States Mission, graduated from ASU, and retired after 29 years from Western Savings and Loan as Vice President Internal Auditor. Church service includes, Seminary Teacher, Bishop, High Council, Boy Scouts, and many other callings. Married NaDeen Cluff (deceased), children Gai, Bryant (deceased), Karen, Gary David, Mark, 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren. Married Carol Roberts Sien, step-children Beth, John (deceased), Robert, Susan, Richard, Joseph, 21 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren. Wendell is also survived by his brother Leo Dean Gardner. Family suggests a donation to Hospice of the Valley in lieu of flowers.

Richard Clifford Eiler “Dick

Larson, Marian Patricia Rohde. August 4, 1924-March 16, 2010.

Born in Glasgow, Montana Marian moved with her family to the Flathead Valley at the age of thirteen and attended high school in Bigfork, Montana. She completed beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for nearly 40 years. Marian married Ed Falkner in 1946 and together they raised four children until his death in 1962. She was married to Walter Larson in 1969 and lived in Great Falls, Montana until their retirement at which time they moved to their home in Leisure World, Mesa, Arizona. Marian was extremely active in the Kiwanis Club and her many hobbies which included china painting, high teas and intimate dinner parties. She was preceded in death by her daughter Marilyn Smith and her son Charles Falkner. Marian is survived by her husband Walter, son Douglas Falkner (Veronica), daughter Kathleen Colman (Richard); grandchildren Randy Smith (fiancée Kendra), J.T. Falkner (Pamela), Patrick Falkner, Jody Pavich and Katie Worthen; great-grandchildren Castin Kendall and Kora Leigh Kendall. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00a.m., Tuesday, 23 March 2010, at the Apache Wells Community Church. In lieu of flowers Marian had requested donations to the “Kiwanis Club of the Superstitions Donation

Gould, Harry Joe, 71, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Mar 12, 2010 after a 10+ year struggle with ALS. Born May 22, 1938, in Jerome, AZ to Margaret Fuller Gould and (Harman) Jay Gould, the third of five children. Harry grew up all over AZ but graduated from Winslow High with several life-long friends. He served in the LDS Canadian Mission and graduated with both a BS and MS from ASU in Electrical Engineering. He married his sweetheart, Leila Ann Grover, on June 23, 1967, in the Idaho Falls Temple. They moved their family from CA to Mesa in 1978. Harry was brilliant and an expert in his field. Though fishing was his favorite hobby, he was also an accomplished artist, photographer, skeet shooter, outdoorsman, pinewood derby car builder and sports fan. His greatest love was always his church, friends and family – especially the grandkids. He is survived by his loving wife, Leila, children JoLynn Anderson (David), Pam McMahon, Russ Gould (April), Dan Gould (Molly) and Brian Gould (Camille), 14 grandchildren, sisters Nada Greer, Phyllis Sirrine, Ginger Evans, and brother Rick Gould. He is predeceased by both parents. He will be dearly missed. Viewing is Thur. Mar 18 at the LDS Chapel, 1455 N Harris, Mesa from 9-10:15 with funeral services at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALSTDI or ALSA. Arrangements by Bunker’s 480-696-6883.

Elizabeth Anne Salen (Betty), passed away Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at her home in Mesa. Betty was born in Stanberry, Missouri, July 25th 1918. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loran Vogt; her sister, June Borrush and her husband of 67 years, Marvin. Those who remain to miss her and love her are her children, James Salen of Baltimore, Maryland and JoAnne Glaser of Phoenix; her grandchildren, Brad Salen of Phoenix., Aaron Salen of Minneapolis, Loran Glaser of Phoenix and Jamie Glaser of Phoenix; and nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a bookkeeper and homemaker for many years in the family business in Bedford, Iowa and enjoyed playing bridge and socializing with friends. Her Memorial Service will be Friday, March, 12th at 3pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Place of burial will be at the Memorial VA Cemetery, Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Any donations may be made to the Donor Network of Arizona/DonorLifeAZ Donor Registry.

Anna Evelyn Parrish, known to her friends as Anne, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning March 7, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. Anne was born on May 6, 1914 in St. Inigoes, MD. Anne will be missed by her son, Bob Howells and wife Linda of Los Altos Hills, CA, her six grandchildren, Shelley, Kim, Christy, Darin, Jason and Joshua along with eight great-children and two great-great-grandsons. Anne moved with her husband and family to Phoenix in 1956. Before retiring Anne was employed by the Veteran’s Administration and later, the Phoenix Indian School. In addition to enjoying time with her family and friends, Anne enjoyed needlepoint, rock collecting and square dancing. Visitation and Rosary will be held Thursday at 6:00PM at the Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ and a funeral mass at 10:00AM Friday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 109 N. MacDonald in Mesa.

Floyd “F.E.

Constance

Ashley Nicole Reed of Mesa, born Feb. 26, 1982, passed away March 3, 2010 at the age of 28. Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter. Viewing Thursday, March 11th, 6:00-8:00p.m. at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa; Funeral services Friday, March 12th, 10:30a.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 2549 N. 32nd St., Mesa

Penrod, Clay Leroy, age 34, was born in Mesa, Arizona on December 1, 1975 to Lynette Reed and Wayne Penrod, married Emily Rose Hansen on June 13, 1997, and passed away on March 2, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his mother and father, his wife Emily, and his 4 children, Porter, Charise, Hansen, and Jamison. He is also survived by his 3 brothers, Tim (Kathy), Grant (Skyler), and Reed (Stepheny), and his 3 sisters, Ila Reynolds (Nathan), Alice Walker (Dathan), and Suzy Miller (Jeremy). He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grant Penrod, and Clay and Ila Reed. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 6 -8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Another viewing will take place on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9 am at the LDS church located at 2549 N. 32nd St. in Mesa, followed by funeral services at 10 am. Clay was a friend to many. We love him and will miss him.

Irie Morey Beach, 19 passed away February 25, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wake services will be Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 PM at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Dr. in Scottsdale. Funeral services will be Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8 AM, also at Salt River Memorial Hall. Interment will follow at the Salt River Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

(Coach) Clyde E. Halcomb, 77, passed away February 26, 2010, in Mesa, AZ. Born July 1, 1932, Pueblo, Colorado. Preceded in death by parents Ninian and Emma Halcomb. Survived by loving wife of 56 years Catherine, children Kelly Halcomb (Jane), Kerri Halcomb, Kathy Corley Okon, Kenny Halcomb (Teresa), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; also was called grandpa by many children, and sister Shirley Hamamoto (Stan). Viewing March 4th, 6pm to 8pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 East University, Mesa. Funeral March 5th, 10:00 am. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mt. View Stake Center, 1550 N. Val Vista, Mesa, with viewing 1 hr prior. Donations to Odyssey 6215 East Arbor Ave. Mesa, AZ. 85206 or Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Edward J. Ball, Jr., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Ed is survived by his father, Edward J. Ball; son, Edward J. Ball III; sisters, Peggy J. Jones, Azelene Allen and Patricia Gail Armstrong, three grand-daughters, Courtney, Cassidy and Chloe Ball, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved border collie, Kadie. Ed was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1948. He was a prominent commercial real estate developer in Ventura County, California for many years. Ed loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 1, 2010, 6-8pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona