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Frank Molina, 41- passed away Monday July 20th 2009 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Frank was born in Tucson on October 18, 1967 to Francisco and Teresa Molina and moved to Mesa, AZ in 1990. He leaves behind his wife Therese Molina, stepdaughter Nancy Smith (Jasen), sons Javier and Lucas Molina, daughter Cienna Molina, sister Amanda Molina, brother David Molina, his father Francisco Molina, 25 brothers and sisters-in-law, 57 nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition he leaves behind an amazing family of firefighters who have supported him through two bouts of cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Teresa Valles Molina, and has been gladly welcomed into her loving arms. Frank has spent more than twenty years in the fire service, more than half was as Battalion Chief /Fire Marshal for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. He was a paramedic and received a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science Management from ASU. In addition he was a Certified Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, and an AZ Certified Specialty Peace Officer. He also developed and implemented the Prevention Department for SRFD. These and many more accomplishments were achieved while battling cancer. Frank was awarded Member of the Year and the Distinguished Service Award from the Az IAAI, and Employee of the Year from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Frank was a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, the National Native American Fire Chiefs Association, the Arizona Fire Marshal’s Association, and many others. Frank worked every day to ensure that the Salt River community was a safe place to live. He had a great love for the community and a deep respect for its members and their culture. Visitation will be Monday July 27th from 6-8pm at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd Mesa, AZ 85202. Funeral mass will be Tuesday July 28th at 10:30am also at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow. Donations may be made to Frank J. Molina “Fight for Life

Fort, Helen Stratton, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family July 22, 2009. She was born June 23, 1925 in McNary, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Milt

Phillip M. Hicks, 61, died July 15, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. He was born November 1, 1947 in Phoenix, AZ to Ken and Ruby Hicks. He worked for Naumann Hobbs as a forklift mechanic since 1971. From an early age music played an important role in his life. Phil was part of many musical groups during his school years and played his fiddle professionally. He is survived by his wife Debbie, sons Jason and Justin of Phoenix, daughter Katie of Mesa, Sisters Yvonne (Ron), and Glenda, 5 grandchildren, in-laws, Art and Frances Reynolds and dear friends Dennis and Cindy Parsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a niece. Visitation will be held Friday, July 24, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Services will be Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM at City of Grace Church, 655 East University in Mesa.

On July 18, 2009 our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather was called home to spend eternity with his Father in Heaven. He lit up the world with his wit and intelligence for an amazing 95 years. He was born on May 27, 1914 to David H. and Adelia (Horrocks) Cameron in Toole, UT. He grew up in Salt Lake City, UT.

Dave was proud to have been a Naval Aviator. He entered the service of his country in early 1942 and served throughout World War II and Korea. He had a passion for flying. He learned to fly as a civilian in the late 1930’s in the Washington D.C. area and since he already knew how to fly when the War broke out, he quickly earned his Wings and was ready to contribute to the War effort.

Dave was initially assigned to be a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL. Next he was sent to the West Coast and began flying transport /supply aircraft in the Pacific Theater. He flew all over the world during his time in the Navy delivering supplies to front line troops; then returning with injured soldiers and sailors as well as civilians and dependents fleeing the conflict. He crossed the Pacific in his C-47 and DC-6 countless times and had many hair raisingstories about his experiences.

He was discharged after his service in the Korean War and enjoyed a long and successful career as a commercial airline Captain. He retired at the mandatory retirement age of 60 from Northwest Airlines in 1974.

He was the father of three children. Leslie (Don) Oldham of Spanish Fork, UT., James (Janet) Cameron of Prescott, AZ., and Deborah (Randy) Mecham of Orem, UT. He loved and was loved in return by his 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren (with one on the way).

In retirement he lived in Sun Lakes, AZ. and enjoyed many years of playing golf and flying his aerobatic airplane. He was preceded in death by his brother Warde (Virginia) Cameron and his sister Dorothy (Jack) McClaren.

In recent years, he and his wife Irma (Kitty) worked tirelessly in the Mesa LDS Temple and belonged to the Pleasant 1st Ward in Chandler, AZ.

All who knew him loved him – and all who loved him will miss him.

He was a man of honor who loved his family, his country and his church.

Visitation will be at the Pleasant 1st Ward Chapel at 800 W. Chandler Heights Blvd. at 11 AM Thursday July 23, 2009 with Funeral Services at 12:00 Noon. Dave will then be transported to Salt Lake City where there will be a visitation Saturday, July 25 at 9:00 AM at Larkin Mortuary followed by graveside services at the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 480-696-6883.

Myrna Stratton Abel, 77 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family July 2, 2009. She was born September 8, 1931in Flagstaff, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald A. Abel, loving son Ronald L. Abel, her beloved daughter Cathleen L. Wellington and granddaughter Nicole Wellington. She is survived by her beloved children and their spouses; Donald (Carol) Abel, Peggy Abel, Daniel (Debbie) Abel, Steve Wellington, Christy (Charlie) Cluff, Patrick (Anne) Abel, Ruth (Steve) Whitney. Myrna is also the adored grandmother of 40 and loving great-grandmother of 16. She is also survived by her beloved sister, best friend and missionary companion Helen Fort, her loving brothers, Lawrence (Barbara) Stratton, Mike (Vickie) Stratton and numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. Myrna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served missions to the Philippines, England, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. We will miss her positive attitude, steadfastness in everything she did, and the special way she had of making us all feel important. She was an Angel here on earth. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, Arizona. Services will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain View Stake Center, 1550 N. Val Vista Dr. Mesa, AZ.

Joseph E. Davis, 96, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away July 1, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. He was born April 1, 1913 in Chandler, AZ, the fourth child of Wilford and Paralee Davis. He was married for 63 years to his sweetheart, Alice Scott who passed away in 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. He is survived by his children; Marvin (Wanda), Norman (Kris), John (Diana) and Carolyn (Lloyd) Payne, 18 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM preceded by a visitation at 10:00 AM at the LDS Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Rd. in Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Clouse, Charles McKay, 80, of Mesa, Arizona passed away June 26, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born August 15, 1928 in Virden, New Mexico to William O. and Edith Jones Clouse. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern California Mission. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He married his eternal companion Elizabeth Crum on May 26, 1953 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They have been married for 56 years. Together they raised their family in Virden, New Mexico, later moving to Mesa to enjoy serving in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Charles loved farming– especially raising cattle. He also was a rural postal carrier for 28 years. Charles is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth and his five children– Melanie (Jim Price), Nyla (John Payne), Jeanie (Max Germaine), Charles Kent Clouse (Shelley), and Carole (Mark Nicholas), 25 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. He led by example and his posterity will always remember his honesty, integrity, and service to the Lord. Funeral services are Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM at the LDS Three Fountains Ward, 1852 N. Stapley Rd., Mesa, AZ. Interment will follow that evening at the Virden Cemetery at 5:00 PM. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Beecroft, Brian Earl

Born May 24, 1984, at the age of 25, returned to his Father in Heaven, on June 20, 2009, after his battle with colon cancer. Brian grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, attended Highland High for three years and then he graduated at Higley High. Brian was an amazing individual , he loved his Ford Lightning, motorcycles, sand rails, advanced diving, wakeboarding, snowboarding, photography and fishing. He excelled at all he loved to do. We all admired him. He had such a tender heart and strength beyond what anyone could imagine. He will be missed dearly. Brian is survived by his parents Earl and Sherrie Beecroft, sister Stephanie Whitfield, brother Bryce Beecroft, and two nieces- Navie and Lila. Come and celebrate Brian’s life from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday June 30, 2009 at the Beecroft home 3662 E. Pinon Ct. Gilbert, Arizona. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1,2009, from 8:30am to 9:45am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Highland Stake Center, 3580 E. Houston, Gilbert, Arizona with funeral to follow at 10 a.m.

Patti Ianni Lloyd, loving wife and mother; devoted sister and daughter; world’s greatest Nani; inspiring friend and mentor. Patti Ianni Lloyd was all of these things and much more to her family and friends. Patti was born on December 18, 1949 in Winslow, Arizona, the second of four children born to Ray and Joyce Ianni. She died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 peacefully at home in Gilbert, Arizona after a heroic four year battle against leiomyosarcoma (LMS). Growing up in Winslow, she was an outstanding competitive swimmer, a member of the National Honor Society and a majorette for the Winslow High School Band. She graduated from Winslow H.S. in 1967 and moved to Flagstaff to attend college where she met David Lloyd. They were married in 1968. In 1969, their son Jim was born. By then, David had joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a pilot and David and Patti moved to Florida, Texas, and Hawaii. In Hawaii, their second son, Maki, was born in 1971. In 1976, they settled in Fort Worth and Patti began working at the North Texas Health Science Center and would work there until her retirement in 2006. In 2007, Patti and David moved back to Arizona to be closer to family.

After she was diagnosed with LMS in 2005, Patti became very involved in the LMS community and to contributing to find a cure for this terrible disease. Throughout her battle, she never let her illness dictate the terms of her life and instead took every opportunity to enjoy her time in this world and her loved ones. She drew inspiration from the many friends she met at the LMS Hugfest and through other communities and her strength and determination are an inspiration to others facing the challenge of LMS. She made many “trips of a lifetime

Golda Mow 90, of Mesa, Arizona passed away June 22, 2009. Services will be held at the LDS Chapel, 2300 W. Javelina, Mesa, AZ, 85202. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 27, 2009. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother is survived by 3 children, 16 grandchildren and 26 Great-grandchildren.

Brian Lee Green, 36 passed away June 11, 2009 in Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2009 at 9:00 AM, followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM at the LDS Grove 2nd Ward, 3770 S. Cooper Road in Chandler. Arrangements handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

James Lenard Starks, 70, of Mesa, AZ passed away June 13, 2009. Born in Mesa, AZ, he attended Mesa High School and Arizona State University. He worked as a mechanic at Brown & Brown Chevrolet for 38 years. James is preceded in death by his wife Linda Allen Starks and parents Lenard L. and Pauline Starks. He is survived by sons: James A., Lennie, Edward and daughter, Dece; brothers, Dwight and David Starks; 14 grandchildren. Services are Friday, June 19, 2009 with visitation at 9:00 am, funeral at 10:00am at the LDS Evergreen Building, 750 N. Evergreen, Tempe, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Bartel, Lana Sue, 66, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2009 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 16, 1942 in Gilmer, Texas, Lana grew up in Scottsdale, AZ, graduating from Scottsdale High and later attending BYU. In 1962 she married her eternal companion and was ultimately blessed with 3 wonderful children. A member of the LDS Church, Lana lived her religion with uncommon devotion. Her love for and service to her Savior and her family was the very essence of her life. She is survived by her husband Robert, son Brent, daughter Lori, mother Fay, and four beautiful grandkids. She was preceded in death by her youngest son Chad. She has left an eternal legacy of love and faith as she graduates to a grand and glorious work. Her life will be memorialized on Friday, June 19th at 11:00 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9:30 AM at the Ridge Ward Chapel, 2220 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203.

Ronald H. Lax, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was born July 5, 1931 in East Chicago, Lake, Indiana to Joseph Franklin and Carrie Rose Falcone Lax. Ron grew up in Indiana, attending Washington High School; it was there he met Donna. They were married July 1, 1951. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and Master’s degree from Indiana University Ron and his family moved to Arizona where he taught mathematics at Globe Junior High, Powell Junior High and Mountain View High School. He loved traveling, spending time with friends and family and genealogy. He was proud of the work he accomplished indexing genealogical records for the FamilySearch database and continued that work up to the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David (Doreen) and Bruce (Joan). He is survived by his wife, Donna Criswell Lax. Also survived by his brother Jack (Dorothy) Lax, his children Ronna (Dennis) Denton, Vallerie Lax Gardner, Sandy Lax Beals and Sheila (Ted) Heap, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The viewing will be Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6 – 8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the LDS Signal Butte Building, 618 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Melvin Eugene Denning, 58, passed away June 7, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born May 13, 1951. Melvin is survived by his loving wife Kathy, children Darin, Sherri, Kari, Dustin, Marcia, Mike, Misty; sisters Sheila, Sandra, Janie; and 12 grandchildren. Melvin is preceded in death by his mother Sylvia Pearl, father J.R. “Doc