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Ohitika Daniel Red Bull, born November 4th, 2003, began his journey unto the spirit world June 5th, 2022. There to meet him were his grandparents, Daniel O. Jackson Jr., Vernon “Mickey” Johns, and Maynard & Effie Red Bull. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Lynelle Blackwater of Blackwater, Arizona and Gillian Red Bull of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, along with his maternal grandmother Oreen Johns, brothers Thomas Rodriguez, Dylan Blackwater, Wakinyan Red Bull, Maste Red Bull, his sister Utahna Blackwater and nieces and nephew Riley, Yaretzi, and Yoki. Left to carry his love is his sweetheart and first love, Nalainee Anaya. 

In his time with us, Ohitika acquired many talents, from teaching himself to skateboard and play guitar to even beginning to expand his knowledge of the culinary arts before his departure. Ohitika was a self proclaimed skateboarding hippie who enjoyed cruising with his mom, adventuring with his brothers,  creating musical and graffiti art with the world, and filling our home with laughter.

Ohitika will be honored with a memorial service at his mother’s home, 1260 E. Aki Lane, Blackwater, Arizona, from 7-11pm on June 18th, 2022 and will be laid to rest on June 19th, 2022 at 6am at the North Blackwater Cemetery, 1359 E. HuHuKam Road, Blackwater, Arizona. Please respect Ohitika’s memory by abstaining from substances at his services.

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Raymond Keith Neerings, 87, passed away peacefully with family by his side on the sixth of June 2022 at his home in Mesa, Arizona.

Raymond was born November 9, 1934 in San Francisco, CA to Henry and Sarah Neerings. After graduating high school in Vallejo, Ca, he served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern States Mission. He then graduated from San Francisco State University and completed Officer Candidate School in 1959. He promptly received a commission in the U.S. Navy achieving the rank of Lieutenant J.G. After his release from active duty, he continued with the Submarine Naval Reserve and started his art teaching career in Oceanside, CA. It was there while on a blind date abalone hunting, Raymond met the love of his life, Ann Riggs. They were married and sealed for time and eternity in the Oakland California Temple on June 21, 1966. While living in Carlsbad and later Oceanside, CA, they brought six amazing children into their family. In 1981 he moved his family to Mesa, AZ for the opportunity to start his family business, Sun Signs, which the family endearingly referred to as the sign shop. Later in life he returned to teaching in the arts before retiring.

Ray and Ann served two full-time missions as a senior couple. The first was in Palmyra, NY in the facilities management office. The second was at the audio-visual department in Provo, Utah, where he had the privilege of helping build sets for various photo shoots, commercials, and videos for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

His legacy is that of a loving husband, caring father and adoring Opa who instilled in his children and grandchildren the value of hard work and a love for God and country. He was truly a humble disciple of Jesus Christ as portrayed in the life he lived. Raymond is survived by his six children Scott (Tauna), Rae Lynne, Mark (Julie), Brian (Lori), Paul (Lisa), Sarah (Terry); eleven grandchildren Camille (Kendall), Casey, Tyler, Dallin (Amelia), Conner (Baylee), Mason, Audrey, Owen, Alison, Brooklyn and Aimee; and his sister Elizabeth Neerings.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1415 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 (east of Southern and Stapley). At 10:00 am there will be a viewing in the Relief Society Room. The burial will be at the Mesa Cemetery following the service, where he will receive military honors.

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Alice Joy Clifford Larson, age 89, passed away quietly in her sleep on the evening of Thursday, June 2, in Gilbert, Arizona.  In the last few days of her life, Alice was surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Alice was born in Thatcher, Arizona, on October 23, 1932, the only daughter of Leroy and Hazel Clifford.  She always spoke fondly of her upbringing on the family cotton farm in Lone Star, a “suburb” of Safford, and loved her association with her brother Gordon and a large number of friends and relatives nearby.  Nonetheless, after graduation from Safford High School, Alice left the Gila Valley to pursue her fortunes elsewhere.  She attended college at Arizona State University in the 1950s, ultimately graduating with a degree in education.  It was while subsequently teaching and coaching in the Mesa public schools that she met a tall and dashing bachelor, Jefferson Joseph Larson, of Lakeside, Arizona.  Jeff, then in his mid-30s, and having cast a wide net in the dating pool, knew that, with Alice, he had met his match.  After a lengthy, but joyful, courtship, they were married on July 23, 1958 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  They made their home in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Jeff continued to teach at Scottsdale, then Arcadia, High School.  In relatively short order, Jeff and Alice had five children, Mark, Kay Lynn (McDonald), Kristan (Landry), Julie (Walker) and Michael.  For much of her children’s lives, Alice opted to stay at home, committed to their upbringing and welfare.  Whether it was pushing the boys towards their Eagle Scout awards, helping the girls with Cotillion and other activities, or begrudgingly accompanying the family on camping trips to Lake Powell, the White Mountains or Rocky Point, Alice was all about the family.  And they certainly loved and appreciated her for it.  Later, when the youngest kids were in school full-time, Alice resumed her teaching career in Scottsdale, primarily at Yavapai Elementary.  She focused on special education and derived huge satisfaction from helping kids most in need of what she had to offer.  Alice ultimately retired from teaching  to spend more time with Jeff and her ever-expanding brood of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her loving husband of almost 54 years died in 2012, at age 90, and Alice focused even more intently on the lives of her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 18, 2022, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 a.m., in the local meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 230 North Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, Arizona.  Burial, after a brief graveside service for close family and friends, will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery, in Lakeside, Arizona, later that afternoon. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bunker Family Funeral Home, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona (for more information, or to leave comments in an online obituary, please go to www.bunkerfuneral.com).

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Mary Jacqueline White (Jackie), age 75, a long-time resident of the Queen Creek area, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, June 2nd at Banner Ironwood Medical Center.

Born in 1946 in Prescott, AZ to her parents Alberta Sancrant and Walter Mason, Jackie spent her younger years chasing her little brothers David and Kenneth and traveling to visit her older siblings and extended family. Jackie loved quilting, the outdoors, music, dancing, gardening, genealogy, and raising her beautiful children.

Jackie spent many of her final years as a service missionary doing family history work for The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed playing cards at Sunday dinners with her family and attending sporting events and activities for her grandchildren.

She is survived by her nine children, Lynette, Jon Jr., Daryl, Jarrod, Aaron, Christopher, Andrew, Bradley, and Larissa.  She also adored her twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Her family and friends brought the most joy to her life.

Services will be held June 16, 2022 at 9 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3307 South Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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On the morning of December 7th, 2021, Jerry Kaleta passed peacefully on from Mesa, Arizona to begin his new journey with our Lord.

Jerry is no longer in pain and is rejoicing with lost loved ones, as well as our Heavenly Father. He is predeceased by his Mother Julia, Brothers; Bob, Larry, Thomas, and Bill. his Niece Johanna and Granddaughter Lindsay.  Jerry is survived by his two daughters; Cheri and Julia, his Son-in-Law; Scott and Grandchildren; Timothy, Brianna, Eric, Clint, Chad (Amber), Sarah (Jeremy), Cody (Elizabeth) and Great Grandchildren; Erika, Elyse, Daniel, Zaylyn, Ashlyn, Lydia and Braylyn. His Beautiful Sister Judy (Larry), Frank (Kathy), Paul, Vic (Carol), and Sister in Law Robin.

Jerry enjoyed his family and had many hobbies; Gardening, Reading, hunting, fishing, boxing and walking his dogs; Flower, Diego and Popcorn.

Jerry was born in Poland on April 17^th, 1937, however his Birth Certification was translated by the US in error, and for many years he celebrated his birthday in the US on the 19^th, until a friend in Poland translated for his correct Birthday. From there forward  he celebrated his Birthday on the 17^th and the 19th of April.

At a very young age, Jerry did not have a great home life, and ran away from home in Michigan and eventually taken in by the well-known, “Boys Town and Father Flanagan Organization”. Changing Jerry’s life for the better, he proudly entered the United States Air Force, serving until he retired in 1964. During this time on station, he serviced many fighter jets, traveled to many countries, was awarded the lightweight boxing Champion, and was a Skilled Marksman.  Eventually he made it back stateside and ended his Air Force career at Luke AFB in Glendale, Arizona and new Career began with Lockheed Martin in 1983.

Jerry and his new Wife Elizabeth (Betty) purchased a beautiful cottage home in the small town of White Tanks, west of Litchfield Park. They had two Beautiful Daughters; Cheri and Julia. They enjoyed a great life of farming, raising animals, chopping wood, hunting, jogging, horse riding. and all life has to offer. Jerry served as Superintendent and part-time Pastor to the Buckeye Nazarene Church for more than 10 years.  When the Lockheed Martin contract closed at Luke AFB, and with no jobs in the area Jerry tackled Arizona State Prison System. Being a Skilled Marksman he was easily accepted until an opening with McDonnell Douglas Corporation (The Boeing Company) after they purchased Hughes Aircraft in Mesa, AZ. Jerry received several awards with McDonnell Douglas while working on the AH 64-Apachie   When time to retire, he took that retirement and returned to the security field working with Safeguard Security at Scottsdale Mountain until health forced him into a final retirement.

Jerry Kaleta was loved by many and was happier than ever when surrounded by family.  He had many adventures throughout his life, and always felt very fortunate to be near the people that loved him most.  Thank you for the stories and Thank you for the memories made. We love and miss you.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

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On Monday, June 6, 2022, Jerry Keith Long, loving husband, and father of four children, two stepchildren and 15 grandchildren, passed away at his home, at the age of 62.

Jerry was born on September 14, 1959, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Gloria and James Long. Jerry was called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 2 years in the Nashville, Tennessee Mission and worked as a plumber for over 40 years. He had a passion for gardening, fishing, camping, kayaking, and spending time with his family and serving in the church.

He is survived by his wife Jacque, his four children, Jason, Keith (Stephanie), Lindsey, Kourtney, his two stepchildren Brett (Melissa) and Lindsey (Beau), and his 15 grandchildren: Jerry the III, Jayden, Zachary, Keira, Rhya, Bradley, Remiel, Kash, Roxy, Wyatt, Jasper, Rex, Jaylee, Kade, and Cam and his brother Gene Long (Holly) and his sister Bronwyn Rouse. He held many positions in the church. He was proud to be in the bishopric and served the members of the Papago Ward.

Also, he was a member of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribe.

There will be a viewing at the Bunkers Funeral Home at 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa, Monday, June 13, 2022, from 5 – 7 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building at 933 E Brown Rd in Mesa, at 10 a.m. with a viewing from 9 – 10 a.m.

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Timothy J Jackson Jr (Timmy), 44, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022 with family by his side.  He was born to the late Timothy J Jackson Sr and Mary Kaye Thompson on October 9, 1977 in Mesa, Arizona.  Tim was known for his compassion, willingness to serve others, his genuine kindness, his love of Christ, and his ability to make anyone laugh.  

Tim worked as a registered nurse for 12 years and helped change the lives of many patients as well as his co-workers.  He had an ability with patients to calm their troubles and truly comfort them in their time of need.  He loved to educate those around him because he always wanted to see others succeed.  He was frequently recognized within the profession for his excellence in leadership and his compassion.

Tim married Amber Neel and it was obvious that they were soulmates.  After three short years of marriage Tim was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain tumor.  He was extremely honored to participate in a clinical trial with the Ivy Brain Tumor Center with the hope to advance research for those with glioblastoma.  With the knowledge that the clinical trial may not help him, Tim was happy to be able to participate and provide data for Dr. Sanai to find a cure in the future. It was always in Tim’s character to put others first, and this was evident even during the last and most difficult months of his life. It was Tim’s full belief that he lived as long as he did because of Dr. Sanai.  

Tim is survived by his wife Amber, stepsons Jude and Maxwell, daughter Charlotte, son Timothy J Jackson III (Timmy), mother Kaye Jackson, siblings Tara Worthington (Ben), Greg Jackson, Kelli Jackson.

Tim was the light in this world that everyone needed.  Just knowing Tim made you a better person.

The funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, June 10, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints building, 2334 E Pueblo Ave Mesa, AZ 85204. A public viewing will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

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Dominic Dustin Daughtrey, age 39, passed away on June 3, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dominic is survived by his daughter, Peyton; his parents, Doe and David Daughtrey; his siblings, Tatiana, Natasha, and Misha; and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his sister, Astrid.

Dominic was born on December 23, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona in 2001 and earned a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Business Management, from California State University-Los Angeles in 2011.

Dominic was passionate about his work and excelled in his nearly twenty-year career as a Construction Industry Innovator, Program Manager, and Project Manager for several large construction companies, most recently at Sundt Construction (2013-2019).

Learning new technology was very important to him and in 2015 he started learning how to use drone technology in large construction projects and quickly became an expert, obtaining his drone license in 2017 and earning his team at Sundt public recognition for their drone program.

He was the recipient of prestigious awards, including the 2019 Construction Industry Innovator of the Year Award, and was proud of his numerous industry certifications and licenses. In 2019, Dominic combined his years of experience, training, creativity, and vision, and formed his technology consulting firm, Phoenix Innovation Lab.

Dominic loved having adventures with his daughter, family, and friends. He was energetic and thrived when being active. He loved teaching Peyton about science and one of their favorite activities together was building and launching rockets. He could often be found enjoying boating and jet skiing, snowboarding, being at the dunes in his Can-Am, fishing, or traveling around the world with his family.

Dominic will be forever remembered for his large, vibrant smile and infectious laugh that could fill a room, and as a much-loved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Evelyn Bernice Tanner, 94, was called home to her Heavenly Parents on May 28, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born August 24, 1927, in Salt Lake City, UT to Horace Earl Pipkin and Alta Whitney Pipkin. Evelyn was a caring and loving individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She loved doing research on her tablet and continued until her illness prevented her from doing so.

She married Norman Coy Tanner in 1944 and raised three loving children. As well as being a full-time homemaker, Evelyn was a lifelong, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served many callings in the wards she attended in Mesa, Central, Prescott Valley, AZ and St. George, UT. She was a talented artist, sculptor, and seamstress, making her own clothing up into her 90’s.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter Michel Medlyn (Ken), granddaughters, Shari Celeste Hanson (Paul), Christina Michele Maxwell, Kimberly Kay Ross, Debra Lynn Hicks, Stephanie Kay Stahl (Clint) and Katherine Denise Kerstetter; grandson Brain John Helquist, son-in-law John Helquist, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include sisters Joyce Carlisle, Retha Amadio (John), Ellen Jones (Lawrence) and Sharon Pipkin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Horace Earl Pipkin and Alta Whitney Pipkin, her husband, Norman Coy Tanner, and daughters Norlene Gae Helquist and Vicki Ann Kerstetter, and grandson Robert Lee Hicks.

Graveside services will be June 7, 2022, at 9:30 am, at the National Cemetery located at 23029 N. Cave Rd. in Phoenix, AZ, where Evelyn will be interred next to her husband.

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Phyllis Lynam Greenlee 76, a long time resident of Mesa, Az passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Phyllis was born in Starkville, Mississippi on July 3, 1945 to James Vernon Lynam Sr. and Frances Box Lynam. She was a Real Estate agent in the east valley for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and for many years was very involved in the Masonic youth organization Job’s Daughters. While she had an incredible fear of heights she held her hot air balloon pilots license. She loved to travel with her husband, family and friends.  One of her greatest joys in life was being present for the births of her grandchildren and welcoming in her heart her bonus grandsons. She was very proud of her daughters, grandchildren and great grand sons. She is proceed in death by her parents and her brother James Vernon Lynam Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years James Bryan Greenlee, Daughters Jodie Greenlee, Jill Sclease (Rob), Grandchildren James van Arkel (Hannah), Jenna Shaver (Andrew), Joshua Sclease, Bradley Sclease and Emmalee Sclease and great grand sons JJ, Duncan and Ace as well as her brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and all her adopted kids, and grandkids. She will be immensely missed and forever loved.

Memorial Service Saturday, June 4th 2022 at Bunker University Chapel 3529 E. University Drive Mesa, AZ 85213 at 2:00 PM

For those who are unable to attend the memorial service, please join us via Zoom.

https://zoom.us/j/6343979446?pwd=Z08zdkluRkJ6R2Y3VmJ1UzhTWnJ6dz09 

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations in her name to  Hospice of the Valley -1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014

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Larry A. May, 78 passed away on May 26, 2022 . He served in Vietnam from November 1966-67. He was wounded on July 4, 1967 and his list of medals include: Purple Heart, Air Medal, Bronze Star,  National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal.

Larry started his career as a Park Ranger at Saguaro National Park. Other assignments were: Denver Service Center, Grand Canyon National Park, Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore, Gateway National Recreation Area, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Washington D.C., and Fort Collins. He had several foreign assignments which included: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico, and Australia.

Services will be on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Friends and family will gather at his home on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at noon.

Larry is survived by his wife, Susan, son James and his wife, Lyn, daughter, Marcella, grandsons, Christopher and Maxwell, brothers, Tom and Bob.

Donations can be made to Alpha Association Veterans of A/2/12 1966-1967
Checks payable to Peter Filous, treasurer
277 Southbury Road
Roxbury, CT 06783
In memory of Larry May

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Rex R Whitmer Jr passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 at the Vesta House in Chandler AZ.  Rex was born September 15, 1934 in St Johns Az.  He was a loving husband, father and brother, a veteran of the Air Force, and worked in a variety of professions.  Rex loved God, his children and his country. He loved to garden and raise animals.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved talking to people.  His hobbies were writing stories and poetry.  He is survived by Catherine Church, his wife of 60 years, eight of his ten children, his brother Lewis Whitmer, and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.  He was proceeded in death by two of his children.

Funeral services are Saturday June 4^th 2022 at 9am, preceded by a viewing at 8am.  Location for the funeral and viewing will be at the Cullumber Ward chapel in Gilbert, Arizona, located at 220 E Cullumber Ave Gilbert AZ.  The service will also be available to view with Zoom, the link is https://zoom.us/j/95154561564

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Jane Beach Freestone, 71, passed away on April 29th, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. Born in 1950 to Eugene and Mary (Stauffacher) Beach in Monroe, Wisconsin, she grew up in cities all over the United States and the world as the daughter of an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. She was a beloved sister to older brother Joseph Beach (Janis) and younger brother David Beach (Ann).  In 1975, she married Paul Freestone and became an instant mother to Jennifer Nicole Givens (Jason) of Bella Vista, AR. They then had son Michael Freestone (Heidi Reetz) of Moss Beach, CA and daughter Lindsay Johnson (Zac) of Fallbrook, CA. Her six granddaughters were her pride and joy, and she loved each of them dearly. Jane was active through her entire adult life, always seeking and conquering new challenges. She mastered any career she stepped into, including running her own thriving commercial art business, writing as a journalist, and working with students with special needs. In retirement, she served others through Kiwanis and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care. Jane made dear friends in every city she lived in through her adult life, from the University of South Carolina; to Washington, D.C.; Mesa, Arizona; San Diego, California; and New Braunfels, Texas. All who knew her, adored her and her energetic spirit. A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at 10:00am at Gilbert Memorial Park – 2100 E Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ. 

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Doris Harmon Farnsworth, 90, passed away in her home on May 25, 2022 in Mesa, AZ.  She was born on August 8, 1931 in Mesa, AZ to Harvey Hubert Harmon and Eva Fenn Harmon.  She was married and sealed to her husband, Marion Beecroft Farnsworth in the Mesa Arizona Temple on January 17, 1952.  She was a homemaker and retired licensed practical nurse who served 20 years at Mesa General Hospital caring for newborn babies and their mothers.  She was a faithful and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving many times as a primary teacher, chorister and relief society presidency counselor.  She actively maintained family histories and genealogies. 

She is survived by her sons Dale (Sandra), Blaine (Cindy), David (Tammy), Marvin (Debbie), Roy (Sandy), and daughter Shirley Black (Raymond), 37 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, brothers Clarence (Cathy), Charles (Penny), Alan, and sisters Nell Lewis, Marilyn Pixler (Dick), Nancy Taylor, Susan Pope (Bill), and Jeanene McDowell (John).  Predeceased by her husband Marion and two daughters Arlene, and Annette Huish (Scott) and her brother Daniel (Toni).  She dearly loved all of her family members and treated others as family.  In return she was loved by all who knew her.  Doris was an avid quilter and created and gave many dozens of quilts to her loved ones. 

Visitation is Friday, June 3 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201.  Funeral services are Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11 AM at the LDS Chapel, 2252 W Mesquite St, Chandler, AZ  85224.  She will be interred at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ  85248.

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