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Joyce Shumway Beydler, 83, of Mesa, AZ passed away in Gilbert, AZ on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Joyce was born January 3, 1927 in Needles, CA. and grew up in Winslow, AZ where she graduated from high school and met the “love of her life

Dorothy Bernice Stenke of Scottsdale, AZ (formerly of Northlake and Country Club Hills, IL) passed away to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on September 12, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Mabel Denhoff. She graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL in 1937. On August 31, 1940 she married Wilbert Charles Stenke in River Grove, IL. Beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Dorothy’s center in life was her family. Always gracious, giving and caring for others, Dorothy’s home was always a welcome haven. In addition to her parents and her brother Wallace Denhoff, Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years. She is survived by her brother, Wilbert (Joan) Denhoff, sister-in-law, Ann Denhoff; her children, Shirley (Larry) Berger, Linda Wisniewski, Catherine Borem, Marsha (Gary) Bretz, Deborah Stenke, Janice Finan, Patricia Cote, David (Mishelle) Stenke and Kenneth Stenke; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. A wake will be held at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa on Thursday, January 14, from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services are Friday, January 15, at 11 a.m. at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. A second wake will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South, 11333 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL on Wednesday, January 20, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. with internment to follow. For additional information, please contact Bunker’s Garden Chapel in Mesa at 480-696-6883 or Chapel Hill Gardens South in Oak Lawn at 708-636-1200.

Christine Cox Keeler

65 of Tempe AZ (formerly Phoenix) died January 5, 2010. Born Sacramento, California. Grew up in Nevada. Survived by husband John of 44 years, married children Alicia (Hoag), Bryce, Seth, Budd, Lucinda (Foster), and 17 grandchildren. Taught at Maryvale, Creighton, Osborn, Sunnyside and University of Arizona. Obtained BA from BYU and MA from U of A. Favorite interests were family, church service, Spanish, music and learning about anything she did not know. Served LDS missions with husband as mission president in Monterrey, Mexico and Malaga, Spain. Viewing starts 9:00 AM with funeral services at 10:00 on Friday, January 15, in LDS church at 1881 E. Del Rio Drive, Tempe AZ. Evening viewing is Thursday the 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa. Interment ceremony in Provo Utah City Cemetery, Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 AM.

Frank Joseph Woolsey passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. He was born on Sept. 21, 1915 to Lars Walter and Dora Lee Woolsey in Algodon, AZ. He is survived by his eternal companion Virgie Angle Woolsey and his children Elton Woolsey (LaVerne), Frankie Maxwell (Larry) and Robert Woolsey (Susan), 14 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren, brothers Norman Grant Woolsey, Phillip Woolsey and Larry Woolsey. He was an awesome husband and father; we will miss him very much. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM with visitation at 8:30 AM at the Gilbert Highland Stake Center, 3580 E. Houston Ave., Gilbert, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

House, Alberta Mathilda, age 89, was born in Aurora, IN on Dec, 7, 1920. She passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, in Gilbert, AZ. She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer Leroy House, infant son Elmer Leroy House Jr. and sisters Hazel Morling and Mildred Whitham. She is survived by her children: Betty (Charles) Ludwig, James House, Barbara

(John) Fleming, John (Karen) House and 5 grandchildren: Jacqueline House, Carolyn and Rebecca Fleming, and John and Carly House. Alberta moved to Arizona in 1968 and worked for the Apache Jct. Unified School District both as a volunteer and employee. She fell in love with Arizona and its outdoor activities. Visitation will be held at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa on Mon., Jan 11, 5-8 pm.

Memorial Service and Burial will be in Aurora, IN. Donations in her name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

James Edward Livingston 1951-2009

We announce the death of our beloved cousin, a favorite family member, and friend, James Livingston. James Edward Livingston, age 58, died on December 25, 2009. James was a resident of Gilbert, Arizona for fifty years. James was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His parents Bill and Iva Lane raised him as their foster son until Iva’s passing at age 97 in 1998. James is remembered by his family and friends for his kind heart, gentle spirit, intelligence, responsibility, reliability, perseverance, and loyalty. Examples of James’ character: when his mom was placed in a nursing home at age 92, James walked 5 hours each way, a total of 10 hours every Tuesday and every Friday to spend the day with her. He left his home in Gilbert at 3 a.m. and was at the nursing home, in Mesa by 8 a.m. to have breakfast with her. He spent the day there, had dinner with her at 5 p.m., and then walked home, arriving at home at 10 p.m. On Sundays, his Pastor Hugh Middleton picked James up at his home in Gilbert then drove over to pick Jim’s mom up at the nursing home so they could worship at Baseline Bible Church. Pastor Middleton, aided by Jim and his Mom and other church members built Baseline Bible Church from an old dairy to the beautiful place of worship it is today. After his mothers’ death, Jim continued to visit residents of the nursing home who were alone in this world. He preferred walking to get there as he did not like public transportation. Throughout his adult life Jim was seen walking the streets in Gilbert, helping people in need by shopping for them, visiting them and feeding them and their cats. James cleaned his church as a volunteer for many years. He also did gardening for a living for a number of years. James suffered a heart attack on June 2, 2009 followed by a stroke with complications a few weeks later. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. The family wishes to thank the people in Jim’s life who helped him on his medical journey. They include: his dentist Dr. DiMaggio, and staff at Dr. DiMaggio’s office. Also, his doctors at Banner Heart Hospital, Dr. Armita Gupta, Dr. Donald Polansky, Dr. James DelGiorno, Dr. George Walker, Dr. Jaime Ibarrola, Dr. Rodrigo Chan, and the wonderful nurses and staff at Banner. We also thank the staff at Springdale West Rehab Center and the staff at Springdale West Nursing home for their care and concern for James. Hospice of the Valley provided comfort care to James during the last days of his life and we express our appreciation to them. We also thank Dr. John Carmola and Dr. Sharon Stafford for their support. James is survived by his loving cousins Don and Marie Clement of California who felt he was more like a brother than a cousin. Also, cousins Tim, Linda, Brian, Zachary, and Christopher Clement of Modesto, California. And cousins Chris, Teri and Kennedy Clement of Kyle, Texas. He is survived by friends who also served as his support team during these past 6 difficult months. Ruby cCown, Bill Willard, and Hal Polston. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 3:00pm with viewing at 2:30pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. If you want to make a donation, Jim’s family requests you show friendship and kindness to others as you remember Jim; or start a BEST Buddies chapter in your school. For more information, go to www.bestbuddies.org.

59, of Mesa AZ, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2009 . Linda was born in Detroit Michigan on March 3, 1950. A resident of Phoenix since 1958, Linda was a homemaker. Linda spent 12 years serving in the Arizona Temple. Her last 2 years she spent serving as an Assistant Coordinator/Trainer. She trained approximately 80 women.

Linda’s legacy is all the many blankets, afghans, quilts, crocheted hats that she had handmade over the many years are still in use today by many dear friends and family. She was a fabulous cook and her homemade dishes were enjoyed by many.

Predeceased by her parents Fredrick Webber and Freda Alldredge and brother Steven Webber; she is survived by husband Michael D. Call and daughters Christina Call, and Andrea Dickinson and husband Ben Dickinson; and son Spencer Call and wife Merrianne Call. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren: Nathaniel Dickinson, Felicia Dickinson, Ashley Dickinson, Anson Dickinson, Libby Call, and Jacob Call.

Services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 1:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2228 East Brown Road, Mesa 85213. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charitable fund set up for the family for funeral expenses. An account is set up in Linda’s name Linda Call Funeral Contribution (account number 457015156398) at any location of Bank of America.

Marchant, Jacqueline S (Jackie) of Mesa, passed away on 12/27/2009. Jackie was born in Bethany, Missouri and was raised in Basin Wyoming. Jackie was the loving mother of four boys; Jay, Bret, Rich and Paul Marchant. Jackie is also survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, John (Jack) Marchant. She has 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a retired insurance executive with Sentry Ins. and was active in the LDS Church, community organizations and she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jackie was; a Silver Beehive Recipient in Scouting, President of the Insurance Women’s Association of Arizona, and Insurance Woman of the Year. After retiring, she then volunteered with New Frontiers Education and more callings in her church. Jackie will be missed by her many close friends and family as she was special to all that her life touched. Services will be held on 12/31/09 at 11 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alta Mesa Stake Center, 5350 E McLellan Rd, Mesa. Visitation 10 a.m.

Loving mother, Lillian Barbara Warren “Barbara

Cleo Gadberry “Kee”, 75, of Chandler AZ, passed away on December 9, 2009. Born in Thatcher AZ, to Allen and Madge Germaine, number eight of nine children, she spent her early school years going to Tucson Amphitheater and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1952. Cleo loved sports and was the catcher for the Gilbert High softball team. She was asked to play badminton for the school; never playing before, she came in second at the state finals. She also had the opportunity to catch for the famed Dottie Wilkinson. Cleo loved the outdoors, going camping and fishing in the White Mountains and doing mining claims in the Kofa range with her husband Bill. She will certainly be missed by family and friends. She is survived by her siblings Harold, Laura, Chad and Kent and four sons, Bill, Ron, John and Mark. Visitation will be Friday December 18th at 10:00 am, followed by a church service at 11:00 am at the Ray 3rd Ward, 1115 E. Ray Road. She will be buried at the National Memorial Cemetery, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Zola Fuller Beals, 92, joined her eternal sweetheart of 61 years, Arthur Reeve and precious baby Lottie Arlene on Dec. 10, 2009. Zola was born July 27, 1917 in Eden, AZ to William Lachoneus Fuller and Lottie Eliza Wilkins. Reeve and Zola developed Beals Farm Dairy, the only licensed, raw milk dairy in Arizona which they ran for over 35 years in Mesa and Chandler. She was a hard worker and an excellent homemaker and served in many leadership callings in her church Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. Zola was always so cheerful, friendly and thoughtful of others and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her 86 descendants. She is survived by her daughter Nola Marie (Day) Ellsworth and Charles Reeve (Connie) Beals. She is preceded in death by her only brother Ellis L. Fuller, parents, husband, baby and other family members. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, Dec. 18 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa and 9-10 AM preceding the services Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10:00 AM at the Chandler Heights Stake Center on 164th St. south of Riggs Rd. in Gilbert. Burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street in Mesa immediately following the services.

Joyce Elphinstone, 81 joined her husband John, in heaven on December 10, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, JoDee (Greg) Gorrie, and grandchildren Megan, John and Andrew. Visitation will be held December 13, 2009 from 5:00-8:00p.m., at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa. Services will be held at 1:00p.m., on December 14th at First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ.

Mary Power Miller, 63, passed away Nov. 23, 2009. She was born July 24, 1946 to Art and Norma Power. She is survived by her husband J. Craig Miller, six wonderful children Candace, Garrett, Amanda, Dallas, Lacey and Katie, two terrific daughters-in-law, three great sons-in-law, and ten beautiful grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Private graveside services for family and friends will be Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery.