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With sadness, we announce the passing of Chloe Rose (Cook) Stott.  On December 20, 2023, Chloe and her husband, Parker Stott, were in a tragic car accident that took both of their lives while traveling from Utah to Arizona to celebrate Christmas and to announce the news of their pregnancy to their families.

Born in Mesa, Arizona, on May 28, 1999, Chloe grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, where she graduated from Highland High School in 2017.

After high school, Chloe moved to Utah, where she attended both Acaydia Spa and School of Aesthetics and Renaissance Academie, earning her masters of aesthetics. It was during this time that she met Parker Stott, and from that moment they became inseparable. They were married and sealed in the Gilbert Arizona LDS Temple on May 11, 2019.

Together, Chloe and Parker purchased a house and, along with their two dogs, created a home in Pleasant Grove, Utah. They lived only minutes from Chloe’s sister and brother-in-law and spent many evenings with them and close friends in the area. Spending time with and loving on friends and family was their top priority.

After only a year of establishing herself in the skincare community and growing a clientele, she decided to take the next step in her career by building and establishing Clover Skin Bar with Parker in Lindon, Utah. Not only did she build a successful business, but she also mentored aspiring estheticians and has left a lasting mark on the local community.

Chloe cherished her role as “Auntie Coco” and poured endless love into the lives of her nieces and nephews. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she is remembered for this by family, friends, and strangers alike.

Chloe is now in heaven with Parker and their baby boy.  She is preceded in death by her father, Sheldon Ray Cook, and is survived by her mother, Kittrean Tanner Cook, her sister Estee Wilson (m. Jeremy), her brother Noah Cook (m. Kelsey), and her sister Peri Eggertsen (m. Chad).

Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to a reception at the LDS Chapel located at 1010 S Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 on Friday, December 29, from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the City of Mesa Cemetery on Tuesday, January 2.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University 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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With sorrow, we announce the passing of Parker Benjamin Stott. On December 23, Parker passed away from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident that took both his life and the life of his wife, Chloe Rose (Cook) Stott. They were traveling from Utah to Arizona to celebrate Christmas and to announce the news of their pregnancy to their families.

Born in Long Beach, California, on January 10, 1997, Parker grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, where he graduated from Highland High School in 2015.

After high school, Parker moved to Logan, Utah, where he attended Utah State University. After one year, his natural desire to help others led him to serve an LDS mission in Nicaragua. After his mission, Parker moved to Provo, Utah, where he attended Utah Valley University to study construction management. It was during this time that he met Chloe, and from that moment they became inseparable. They were married and sealed in the Gilbert Arizona LDS Temple on May 11, 2019.

Together, Parker and Chloe purchased a house and, along with their two dogs, created a home in Pleasant Grove, Utah. After years of experience in the commercial construction world, he fell in love with building custom homes. He developed his skills as a contractor and built several charming homes in the local area.

He took those skills and built Chloe a beautiful store front, Clover Skin Bar. This establishment became a cornerstone in the Utah skincare community. It was a channel for the Stotts to spread their love among those who were fortunate enough to know them.

Parker enjoyed golfing, tackling DIY projects, and taking care of their dogs, Frank and Georgia. However, his greatest joy came from being surrounded by friends and family. His top priority was spending time with and taking care of his loved ones.

Parker is now in heaven with Chloe and their baby boy.  He is survived by his parents, Greg and Jenny Stott, and his younger brothers Connor (m. Chloe) and Kasey Stott.

Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to a reception at the LDS Chapel located at 1010 S Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 on Friday, December 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the City of Mesa Cemetery on Tuesday, January 2.

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Mary Kristine Asplund Daines was born April 19^th, 1943, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Charles Owen Asplund and Julia Ellen Russell Asplund. She was the last of six children (4 brothers and one sister) and a delightful surprise to the family.  She was named after her two grandmothers. She had copper colored hair which brought her lots of attention and adoration from her family.  She was well loved from the beginning.

Kris’s father died when she was 14 and she lived with her mother and grandfather until she left for University.  In high school, she had a horse that she loved to ride, but had to give it to her cousins when she went to university. She started at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, but with encouragement from two older siblings and a bitter winter in Edmonton she transferred to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. There she met the love of her life David Daines from Seattle, Washington.  They were married at the Alberta, Cardston LDS Temple on her birthday, April 19, in 1966.  Both Kris and Dave graduated from BYU that same year and David took a job with the Department of Social Service in Arizona.  They first lived in Coolidge, then in Tempe, and finally in Mesa, where they remained up till the present.

They both received Master’s Degrees from Arizona State University, David in Social Work and Kristine a Masters of Fine Arts in English.  She was a teacher and stay at home mom until her youngest daughter entered High School. Kris went back to school at ASU and was employed by ASU for many years as an instructor in English composition and creative writing.

She loved to teach and was good at it.  She loved all the students she taught and especially liked a course she taught in creative writing for nurses.  Born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she and her husband were faithful members and active participants in their faith. Kris also served in many LDS church callings but always preferred to be a teacher and loved teaching Gospel Doctrine in Sunday School.  She was also a exceptional singer and sang alto in church choirs regularly.

In more recent times, until her health started to fail, she and Dave liked to explore the desert in Arizona, as David is an avid photographer of the Canyon lands of Arizona and southern Utah.  They also visited the ocean to the south.  They frequently travelled with Ivan and Jennifer Johnson, longtime friends.  They were a perfect match during their 57 years of marriage.

Kristine loved reading, movies, writing, and hanging out with family.  She was not a fan of technology and did not even like cell phones.  When encouraged to use more modern means of communication, she always said that she was a troglodyte (she after all was an English teacher) that had no interest in modern technology. She preferred a land-line telephone and letters to communicate.  She got her news by reading the Arizona Republic from cover to cover every morning, and always did the crossword puzzle.  She was a loyal reader throughout her life.  They ought to publish this obituary for free.

Survivors include her husband David (86), sons Michael (Cori), Richard (Marie) and daughters Leslie (Stewart) Mayhew and Jessica (her dog Mouse), 12 grandchildren, Benjamin (Samantha), Julia (Kyle), Gabrielle, Samuel, Jane (Kira), Christina, Sarah, Christopher, Morgan, Jonathan (Marine PFC), Nathan, Anne-Marie, Kendal, and her brother Bill. All her other siblings are deceased.

Bunker’s Funeral Home has taken care of the arrangement for the funeral and burial.  The services for Kristine are scheduled on December 28^th at the Los Altos LDS building at 2300 W Javelina Ave., Mesa, Arizona. Viewing is at 10 am and the funeral service will start at 11. Interment will be at approximately 1:00 pm at the Mesa cemetery at 1212 N Center St.  There will be a lunch afterward for family.

Thanks to all of her family and friends. Condolences and memories can be shared at Bunker’s Funeral Home or on the Facebook group Mary Kristine Asplund Daines or by email at marykristineasplunddaines@gmail.com.

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Jeni Allen Rogers, 51 passed away in her home on December 22, 2023 in San Tan Valley, AZ.

Jeni is survived by her parents Ann and John Allen; her husband Monte Rogers; her siblings Jana (Josh) Peterson, Matt (Shelli) Allen, and Lindsey (Tom) Bowen; children and family Jacob (Allison) Thompson, Ty Thompson, Bryce Thompson, Brittany (Ricky) Franco, Logan (Kenzlee) Rogers, Brooklyn (Matt) Mauff, Kade (Kaylee) Rogers, Shada Rogers and 18 grandchildren.

Jeni was preceded in death by her daughter McKenna Thompson.

Jeni attended BYU and graduated from BYU Idaho with her Bachelors in Healthcare Administration.  She continued on in her education to receive a Masters degree through AT Still University.  Jeni loved to travel and enjoyed family time working hard.  She will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

Funeral Services will be Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 am, preceded by a visitation at 9:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 39477 N Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140.

Her interment will be in the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Valley would be greatly appreciated.

For those wishing to view the memorial service online, you may follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/lQXnbEj8bb0?feature=share

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Willie ‘Brick’ Graham was called home on December 20, 2023. He was born to Frank and Mahalia Graham in Lonoke, Arkansas.

He moved to Illinois where he and his wife Jane raised 3 daughters. He retired to Arizona after 40 years with Commonwealth Edison/Excelon.

He was a foodie and had a passion for grilling. His grilling tradition was passed down to his only grandson Kyele. He loved music, especially The Temptations, and was lucky enough to meet one of the original members on a vacation trip to Los Angeles.

He is survived by his wife Jane Graham, daughters Ericka, Latoya and Alecia. His grandson Kyele. His brother Dan Graham and sisters Millie Dowd and Kathy Harris.

Private services will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2023, at Bunker’s Funeral Home in Mesa, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, donate to your local food bank or share a meal with loved ones.

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Maximiliano Victor O’Canas, 78, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. Max, who worked for the USPS,  lived in Mesa for over 50 years.

Patricia Esther Duschek, age 80 of Mesa, passed away December 16, 2023.  Pat was born to Reverend Alfred and Esther Kvamme on December 13, 1943.  Pat was kind, thoughtful and caring.  Afflicted with severe rheumatoid arthritis for most of her adult life, she had countless surgeries, medical interventions, and a list of medications that was pages long.  Yet, she transcended these severe limitations to be a life force and powerful influence on so many.  Adored by her family, she and her home were the hub of her extended family and friends.  Her circle of friends was wide including many relationships extending through decades.  But her connection to others is not just measured in breadth.  There was depth to her.  She was authentic.  No public persona versus private self – she was the real thing, always.  Equipped with a great sense of humor, it was a joy to be in her presence.  Daughter of a Lutheran pastor, Pat was a woman of deep faith, a faith that grounded her and guided her.

Born in Rushford, Minnesota, as a child Pat lived in Peterson, Minnesota, Coon Valley, Wisconsin, Radcliffe, Iowa, and Lake Mills, Iowa. After high school in Lake Mills, Pat attended Luther college, graduating in 1965.  When teaching in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Pat met Helmut, who came to be her dear life partner, with whom she would have shared 56 years of marriage on December 29, 2023.  Pat and Helmut made a home in Brookfield, Wisconsin and welcomed their firstborn Mark in 1969.  Daughter Jennifer came along in 1975.  They relocated to the drier climate of Mesa, AZ in 1979.  Pat did not let rheumatoid arthritis define her, she looked back over her life and was blessed and thankful for all that she was able to accomplish despite having severe rheumatoid arthritis.  Pat and Helmut traveled, took in nature, and developed a good solid faith community and foundation in Arizona.

Pat is survived by husband Helmut, son Mark Duschek, daughter Jennifer (Ryan) Ross, grandson Garrett      Cauthen, brother Joel (Marion) Kvamme and sister Becky (Dean) Risa. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Esther Kvamme, sister Rachael Soleta, and niece Kirsten Kvamme Salmi.

A memorial service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  A viewing will be at 9am, service at 10am and reception afterwards.  Interment will follow in the City of Mesa Cemetery.  The family suggest that memorials may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Victory Lutheran Church. 

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Muriel Belle Gale Smith passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2023, in Glendale Arizona. Muriel led a full and happy life filled with church, family, friends, and multiple activities.

She was a teacher by trade, and enjoyed a long career of encouraging kids of all ages to love literature, music, reading and the arts. If there was a young person anywhere in her vicinity, she was making a new friend,  discovering their hidden talents.

She was a gifted musician with a beautiful soprano voice.  She directed choirs for many years as well as led children’s music for her church.  She performed in several musical theater productions from Chandler High School in Arizona to BYU in Provo, Utah and community theater in Phoenix.   She was a dedicated Cub Scout leader and recently enjoyed teaching Sunday School in Henderson, Nevada.

She is survived by her children, Carrie (Ken) Hilton, Jennifer (Fred) Mullins, and Tim (Shannon) Smith; her beloved 9 grandchildren, Benjamin (Ashlee) Mullins, Elizabeth Mullins, Ashlie (Jay) Hilton, Rachel (Philipp) Pitchford, Taylor (Barbara) Smith, Jessica Hilton, Hannah (Thomas) Smith, Dallin Smith, and Dawson Smith; 7 adored great-grandchildren Gavin Mullins, Cecilia Windham, Harper Mullins, Jackie Windham, Eloise Mullins, Luka Windham, and Mabel Mullins.

She is also survived by her brothers Jesse (Debbie) Gale, LeGrand Lamb, Jerry (Nygra) Lamb, Dennis (Susan) Lamb, Kenny (Kit) Lamb.

Funeral services are planned for Friday, December 29th at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM at the Sierra Verde Ward building, 23121 North 67th Avenue in Glendale, with interment at City of Mesa Cemetery. See www.bunkerfuneral.com for more information.

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Janette Rhoda Roberts Judd passed away peacefully on Sunday,  December 17, 2023. Janette was born to Carlyle and Anna Massa Roberts in Price, Utah on July 28, 1938. Janette’s family moved to the Valley of the Sun, settling in Mesa in 1952.

Janette attended Mesa High School, where she was a member of the famed Rabbettes, a marching, twirling, and roping group which inspired school spirit for the sports teams under the direction of Marjorie Entz. She loved her high school years and participated in many student activities.    

While attending a dance at the Mezona Auditorium and Dancehall, Janette met and fell in love with her eternal companion, Arlo Judd, a student at ASU. They were married in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on April 19, 1957. They soon added a son, Kevin, and daughters, Lori and Shelli. They enjoyed living in Mesa for over 65 years and were a fixture on Date Street for most of that time. 

Janette was an active and lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was amazingly talented with her hands, crafting crocheted blankets and quilts for family and friends. She was an ardent supporter of Arlo when he was on the ballfield, in his professional life, and in church service. 

Janette was the “face” of Mesa Schools, being the main receptionist at the administration offices on Stapley Drive. She worked for Mesa Public Schools for over 30 years. When not working she could be found at sporting events and school activities supporting children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren.

Janette is survived by her children Kevin (Lisa Everett), and daughters Lori Flake (Kent) and Shelli Delmoe (Telford), her brother Reed Roberts (Janie Franklin), 11 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her sweetheart, Arlo, her parents, and her twin sister, Janille Mullins. 

A visitation to celebrate Janette’s life will be held at Bunker’s Funeral Home, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held for Janette the following day, Wednesday, December 27, at the Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, at 11:30 am.

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Sandra Zoe Johnson peacefully passed on December 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix Arizona after a brief and sudden illness. Services and burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery spring of 2024, date to be announced.

Sandra was born on January 6, 1937 in Hazleton Iowa to Arthur and Irene Silka. She graduated from Hazleton High School and the University of Dubuque with a BS in Music Education. Sandra enjoyed her 30-year career teaching instrumental music to middle school and high school students in Bloomfield, West Liberty, and Fairfield Iowa. Her passion for music and teaching was reflected in the awards she received: Arion, Educator of the Year, and Teacher Tenure.

Bloomfield Iowa is where she began her teaching career, and it is also where she met her husband Frank Johnson. The two married on December 27, 1959, and remained in IA until they moved to Mesa Arizona in 2000 to enjoy their retirement years.

In addition to teaching, Sandra also shared her musical talents with the Baptist Church, the church was her sanctuary and she worshipped through music. She was the choir director for many years and she sang in a trio named Joy. The trio was very well received and they were invited to other churches throughout Iowa to perform.

For the past five years, Sandra resided at Morning Star Assisted Living in Phoenix AZ. She enjoyed her crafts, bingo, and field trips, but most of all she enjoyed playing bridge. She corralled a group of people into playing bridge with her regularly, and she was known to be a competitive, shrewd player. Sandra’s humor, sharp mind and loving heart allowed her to develop close friendships that she held dear.

Sandra is survived by her three children: Scott (Janine) and children Kayla, Ryan, Hannah, Alexis of Waverly Iowa; Suzie (Sheldon) Hannah and son Aaron of Independence Missouri; Sookie (Jeff) Meyers and daughters Tiana and Hali of Phoenix Arizona, she is survived by many nieces and nephews. Her husband Frank preceded her in death.

Memorials may be made to Operation Smile, https://www.operationsmile.org/ways-give, and Hospice of the Valley, https://hov.org/donate/.

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Betty Bingham Butler, 91, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24th, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.

Betty was born on November 29th, 1931 in Benson, Arizona to Lamar and Audrey Bingham. She lived out her childhood in Benson with her mother, father, sister, and brother. While in school, Betty participated in many sports including softball, tennis, and volleyball.

She married Lynn Edward Butler in 1950 living in Williams, Tempe, and Mesa. They had five children together, Dennis, Lynda, Dale, Gary, and Paul. Betty lived in their Mesa, Arizona house for about 65 years.

Betty is survived by her children Lynda (Tom), Dale (Mindy), Gary (Nancy), and Paul. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Lynda’s daughters Lindsay and Leah, Gary’s children Audrey, Amber, and John.

For many years she worked in Accounts Payable for Mesa Public School. She enjoyed spending time volunteering as a “Deadheader” at Mesa Community College’s Rose Garden, participating in her church groups and watching sports. After moving into Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa in 2021, she enjoyed working on puzzles with family, chatting with new friends and playing bingo.

Betty lived a long life and will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Donations to Hospice of the Valley are suggested.

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Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Irvin Gardner returned home peacefully on December 5, 2023 due to heart failure.

Irv was born to loving parents, Lamar Joseph Gardner and Helen Ila Russell, on November 9, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in the East Millcreek area close to many relatives who were descendants of early pioneer settlers. As the oldest of five siblings, he was a great example of hard work, valiant faith, and endless love from his early years through the end of his mortal journey.

Throughout his life, Irv continually showed a love for others. He always strived to do what was right. He excelled in school and was a natural leader in seminary and institute. He served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spanish American Mission. Irv developed a great love for all whom he served and worked with, maintaining relationships with many of them. He used the Spanish language throughout his life.

While in pursuit of his business degree at the University of Utah, Irv met and married Annette Hansen in 1961. They are the parents of five children who were raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have been greatly blessed by his love and example. They were later divorced, and Irv married his dear wife, Patricia Hedden, in 1987. In doing so, he added another four children whom he loved as his own.

As a young man, Irv worked with his father in the optical business. Shortly after finishing his degree, he took ownership of one of three Gardner Optical locations. He developed many friends and loyal patients who trusted him and his associates with fitting glasses and contact lenses. He was also a leader in state and national eyecare dispenser societies where his expertise was recognized.

Irv has always had a great love for the House of the Lord. He served as a veil worker and ordinance worker in the Salt Lake City Temple for almost four decades. After retirement, he and Pat served in the Lima Peru Temple for 18 months, and he served in the Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona temples for the past 25 years.

Irv and Pat have been blessed to live in the warmth of the Arizona sun since retiring. The warm climate has allowed him to master his botanical talents and grow and maintain all varieties of trees, shrubs, and other plants. They have made great friends with neighbors, church members, and everyone they have met. We will always admire his great love of learning and the kindness he showed others through his service.

Irv is survived by his loving wife Patricia, sister Evelyn Jacks, brother Scott Gardner, and brothers-in-law Robert Hedden and Vagn Gerlach, children Jeff (Sherrie) Gardner, Dan (Barb) Gardner, Julie (Gordon) Poulson, Jerilyn (David) Santos, Darin (Kristi) Gardner, Lori (David) Turner, Amy (Ron) DeLong, Jana (Bart) Catmull, Kent (Kae) Rasband, 41 grandchildren and 29 (and increasing) great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, sister Jeniel Gerlach, and brother Lorin Gardner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 16th in the Gilbert 3rd Ward Chapel at 495 S Greenfield Road. Friends and family are invited to a short visitation from 10 am to 10:45 am preceding the funeral services. Interment will take place in the Mesa Cemetery. Bunker Family Funeral Home University Chapel will be assisting with funeral arrangements. Live streaming of the funeral will be available at https://youtube.com/live/OP8FLDpgMx8?feature=share

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The world changes year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away. With broken hearts we say goodbye to our Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Juanita Johnson Ellis was the loving spouse of Clarence. They shared 70 years of wedded bliss. Together they raised four children, Judy Chacon, Kenneth Ellis, Cheryl Wright, and Bryan Ellis. There are 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

You leave our hearts empty with your passing but full with your many memories.

Juanita was born in Sherman, Texas on December 21, 1934, she passed away December 12, 2023. Graveside Service to be held December 22, 2023at 11:30 am at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N Center Mesa, AZ.

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It is with the deepest sadness and despair that we must announce the passing of our dear Kaley Renee Dostal.  We tragically lost our Kaley on November 27, 2023.  As the news of her passing spread, countless family, friends and coworkers reached out in sadness over her loss.  Our Kaley was loved far more than she could’ve imagined.

Kaley was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 26, 1992.  She was cherished and loved from the moment she was born.  Kaley graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor High School and then worked toward her Associate’s Degree at Mesa Community College.  Kaley worked with the Mesa Police department as a “911 Operator” where she made numerous friends and helped many people in their times of need.  In addition to her Mesa job, Kaley got certified as a massage therapist and displayed her entrepreneur talents in helping to build, advertise and run a successful business.  Beyond her working career, Kaley had a very warm and close relationship with her siblings, Stephanie, Chelsea, Tyler and Kyle.  Kaley always brought a beautiful smile and infectious giggle to any family event or gathering of friends.

In remembrance of our Kaley, her father Tom wrote the following;

“A few of Kaley’s unique qualities that we all loved was her personality, honesty, curiosity, and genuine smile. She was very personable and could make friends with anyone. Kaley had a passion for helping people. Always putting other people’s needs ahead of her own. She was always ready with a kind word or an ear to listen.

Kaley loved the outdoors and had an adventurous side to her. It involved spending time pursuing hiking, taking on the toughest trails, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. She took many trips out of state to places like California, Iowa, Canada, and cruising to places like Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico. She loved visiting her cousins that she thought were so cool.

We will remember you for being hard working, down to earth, sincere, and a great friend.

We will miss you.”

Kaley is survived by her mother JoAnn, father Tom, step-father Kim and siblings Stephanie, Chelsea, Tyler and Kyle.  In addition she has grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends who all love and miss her.  We love and miss her so very much and have a hole in our hearts and lives that will never be filled again.  The family will be planning a memorial service for Kaley to be held at a later date which will be open to all who wish to pay their respects.

May you be at peace by God’s side Kaley, we love you with all our hearts and will miss you always.

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Elizabeth (Betty) Lynch 86 passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, in Mesa, AZ.   Formerly of Hibbing, MN, she was a member of First Lutheran Church and was a volunteer at the Hibbing Senior Center, and the Mine View.  Betty enjoyed sewing and was very creative with various crafts.  If she saw a new idea, she would find out how to create it.  A true talent!

Betty is survived by her daughter, Marueen {Chris} Johnson, San Tan Valley, AZ, son, Michael {Mindy} Lynch, Jacksonville, IL sister, Sandra {Gary} Peterman, Queen Creek, AZ.  5 Grandchildren, 1 Great Granddaughter, and a niece and nephew.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Sigrid S Johnson, husband, Mike F Lynch, son, Patrick G Lynch and brother, John W Johnson.

Private funeral arrangements are pending in Mesa, AZ

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Betty Johnston Lamoreaux, 83, Beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. 

She was born on December 7, 1940, in Mesa, AZ to Dallas Dewitt Johnston and Clutha R Layton Johnston.  She married Chester Haws Lamoreaux on March 17, 1961, in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Betty was a homemaker and known for her loving service to family and children. Early in her marriage, she began caring for children through LDS Social Services.  Over the years she cared for more than 300 infants and teens through the program.

She is survived by her three daughters: Joanna Best (Leonard) of Ohio, Sherri Kartchner (Scott), Karen Waite (Bryce) of Mesa; brother Carroll Johnston (Kelda) of Nevada; sister-in-law Maxine Johnston-White (Lonny) of Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center at 933 E Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ at 11:00 am.  A viewing will precede the services from 9:00 – 11:00 am.  Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

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