Owens Livingston Mortuary - Heritage Chapel

05/04/2026

Caring for this community is more than what we do—it’s an honor. Thank you for allowing us to be part of life’s most meaningful moments.

04/30/2026

Meet Brandon Johnson, Preneed Specialist at Owens Livingston Mortuary!

Brandon was raised in Taylor, Arizona, and now lives in Snowflake with his wife and their six children. Growing up in a small community helped shape who he is today—where relationships matter, people show up for one another, and caring for family is everything.

Becoming a preneed specialist wasn’t just a career choice for him; it was a decision rooted in his core values. As a husband and father of six, he understands the importance of protecting his family and ensuring they are cared for, no matter what the future holds.He chose this path after seeing firsthand how difficult it can be for families to make important decisions during emotional times. His goal is to help individuals plan ahead so their loved ones are not left with added stress, uncertainty, or financial burden—offering instead the peace of mind that everything is thoughtfully in place. For him, this work is about more than planning—it’s about serving others, honoring families, and ensuring people are supported when it matters most.

04/07/2026

Beverly Westover Hatch

Our Mother, Beverly Westover Hatch (born Beverly Ann Westover) came into this world on February 8, 1937, in Winslow, Arizona, the daughter of Victor Westover and Alta Castleberry. Her childhood was spent in Joseph City and Holbrook, Arizona; Woodburn, Oregon; and a short stint in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1955 and soon after married her sweetheart, Merwin Coy Hatch, on October 11, 1957, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Their love story and devotion to each other became the firm foundation for their family. Together, Beverly and Coy raised four children: Blaine (Loni) Hatch, Brenda (Sterling) Tanner, David (Holly) Hatch, and AnneMarie (Jim) Passey.

She filled our home with her perfect motherly love and worked tirelessly to create a place of order and beauty while instilling in us an enduring faith in Jesus Christ. She taught us many invaluable life lessons over the course of her 89 years. Mother had many wonderful talents and, in turn, blessed the lives of many others with her gifts. She was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully and continuously in many callings, including ward and stake Relief Society president and Young Women president. She loved being of service-whether it was in a formal calling or simply seeing a need and quietly filling it with great love. She also served several years in the Snowflake Temple, where she made many wonderful friends and showed her deep devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

She cherished many dear friendships over the years and made them a true priority in her life. This included her happy associations with extended family: cousins, aunts and uncles and of course her wonderful brothers and their families. Young and old alike, wherever she went, she gathered the best and most loyal friends around her. With a special knack for making each person feel uniquely seen and valued, her presence left a lasting impression on every heart she touched.

A lifelong learner, Beverly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University in 1962 and later a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University in 1993. She began her teaching career as a home economics teacher in Tempe and went on to teach home economics and 6th grade in Joseph City and Holbrook for a total of 33 years-26 of them in Holbrook. Her classrooms were natural extensions of her own remarkable homemaking skills. She taught sewing, cooking, and baking with the same excellence she brought to her own home, where everything had its place and beauty was always part of the equation. She had a special love for reading and good literature and delighted in sharing this passion with her students and family alike. She took a genuine interest in the well-being and happiness of every student who sat in her classroom. She was quite the influencer before it was even a thing-actually, she was quite the influencer on YouTube, where videos featuring her garnered over 10 million views, largely from her devoted Korean fans.

Beverly loved creating beautiful things, and her hardworking hands brought that beauty to life in her home and in her yard. Her yard was her refuge, and she took great pride in creating her own little oasis-a labor of love that lasted well into her 80s. She loved being outdoors and she loved to walk. We are confident that she walked the streets of Holbrook far more than she ever drove them. Those who witnessed those purposeful walks or saw her dragging that never-ending garden hose around her yard, never had to wonder how she remained so fit and trim. By her daily actions she taught her family to work hard, to create beauty in ordinary things, to care deeply for others, and to love fiercely. She treasured her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with a devotion we all felt and hope we returned in full measure.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Alta Westover; her husband, Coy Hatch; her sisters, Kathy and Vicky Westover; and her brother, Murphy Winfield. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Westover and Joseph Winfield; her four children and their spouses; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

We take great solace knowing that Beverly is now reunited with her sweetheart Coy, her parents, her siblings, and so many dear friends who preceded her. Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we reflect on a life truly well lived. We love that she is now walking (briskly) the streets of heaven with our dear dad. We will be eternally grateful for her shining example of faith, friendship, courage, perseverance, and hard work-and for doing it all with impeccable class. Her vibrant presence will be deeply missed, yet we are certain her spirit will live on in us, forever sustained by her love.

Funeral Service:

Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Viewing: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1127 Helen Avenue Holbrook, Arizona

Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Livingston Mortuary in Holbrook.

Flowers may be sent through Pat's House of Originals in Holbrook.

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03/18/2026

Sandra Porter

Sandra Lyn Daybell Porter passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2026 in her home in Snowflake Arizona surrounded by many family members. She was 88 years old.

Born November 14, 1937 in Mesa, Arizona to Russell and Merle Daybell, Sandra was their 2nd child, and only daughter, having an older brother, Jack and younger brother Ron. Both brothers were very loved by her throughout her life. She was blessed to grow up in Mesa when it was a small town where children could run and play through the neighborhoods. There were many cousins and friends to play with and they became lifelong friends.

Sandra married Doug Hancock in 1957 and had four children, Kristy, Elizabeth, Doug, and David. She loved being a mother and loved staying home to raise her children. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints became very important to Sandra while her children were young. She was able to share her testimony of Jesus Christ with them as they grew.

It was while her children were teens that her first marriage ended. She was able to go to work in the Mesa school district and work with young mothers. Later she worked in the office of two different electronics companies. She loved to read, decorate, travel, and play tennis, but mostly she loved her family.

Joseph Dean Porter entered Sandra's life when she was 50 years old. They met at church and were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on June 4, 1988. Over the next 37 years they moved from Mesa, to Laveen, to Snowflake Arizona. Dean had 5 children, Doug, Lori, Michelle, Lloyd and Marlin who Sandra loved completely.

Together, Dean and Sandra served in the church, opened and ran several businesses, volunteered in the community, and served a mission in Florida. They loved to travel and have been all over the world. Mexico was always a favorite place to visit and they could often be found at their house in San Carlos Mexico.

Sandra served in many callings in the church over the years, often serving in the Relief Society and in the Young Women's organization. She truly had a great ability to relate to the youth, and touched many young people's lives.

Sandra, together with her dear husband, Dean, loved their 9 children, 42 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 30, 2026 with a viewing at 9:00 AM and funeral following at 10:30 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 48 N Main St, Snowflake, AZ.

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03/17/2026

Glenna Jean Flake

About GLENNA JEAN FLAKEGlenna "Jean" Flake passed away early in the morning of March 15, 2026, in Queen Creek, Arizona surrounded by family. Jean was born to Harry Chester Theabold and Lenna Love Theabold in Gallup, New Mexico on July 25, 1935. Jean spent her childhood and school years in Gallup where her parents were in the restaurant business. After high school graduation she attended Brigham Young University where she met a handsome young, returned missionary from Snowflake, Arizona named Rolf Flake. They dated for several months and were married on June 29, 1954. During Rolf and Jean's early married years they lived in Snowflake and a few other locations before moving to Gilbert in 1965. They raised their six children in Gilbert and have been fixtures in the community during its growth from a sleepy agricultural town to the thriving Phoenix suburb it is today.

Jean's selected career was to devote her time and talents towards being a full-time wife and mother. She held a few odd jobs occasionally, but her real talent was in the home. She always kept a neat and clean home, was an accomplished cook, a capable seamstress, a listening ear, and an empathetic medic in caring for skinned knees and bruised egos. Jean's prowess in the kitchen stemmed from working in her parents' restaurant during her teenage years. Many cherished family recipes she learned from her parents have been handed down to her kids and grandkids. She welcomed family, friends, and even a few strangers into her home where a warm bed and a hot delicious meal were ready to be shared. The "Flake Hotel" on Silver Creek was always open for business.

Jean was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many positions of leadership and service during her 90 years. She demonstrated her faith every day by the way she lived and the way she treated others. She gained lifelong friends through her service, most notably in the Relief Society organization of her ward. Jean was willing to do whatever was asked of her even if her own sense of inadequacy made her want to shirk the calling. She was far more capable than she thought herself to be.

Jean had many talents, including a beautiful singing voice. She performed regularly in church choirs and special numbers and spent several seasons singing with the Arizona Mormon Choir. She instilled her love of singing and playing the piano in her children, and music was often heard in the Flake home. Jean regularly sacrificed her own interests to support her husband and family. In her senior years she traveled around the American West with her husband Rolf, attending cowboy poetry gatherings and making new friends wherever they went.

Jean is survived by five children, LaDawn (Jim) Pyles, Kent (Lori Judd) Flake, Reed (Amy Strebeck) Flake, Kirk (Lori Fusselman) Flake, and Kristen (Carl) Bloomfield. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Rolf, daughter Loretta (Pat) Kanavel, and sister June Sheral Patzke. She is also survived by one brother, Harry D. Theabold of Mesa, and six in-law siblings, Nena (Arnold) Foster, Lavona (Jay) Richardson, Leona (Lyn) Kimball, Rey (Margaret) Flake, Garry (Janet) Flake, and Keith (Jodi) Flake, and many nieces and nephews. Rolf and Jean's posterity includes 27 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Services for Jean will include a Visitation on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bunker's Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gilbert Arizona Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 777 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ. Time before the funeral is reserved for family, but there will be time after the service for visiting. Interment will be at 5:00 p.m. that same day at the Snowflake City Cemetery.

Those unable to attend in person may wish to watch virtually at:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Wn8dsKWfbi0?si=T7JVDTqgi0qope1T

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03/07/2026

Today we’re sending the happiest birthday wishes to our very own Mark Duncan at Owens Livingston Mortuary! 🥳

Mark brings dedication, kindness, and a great attitude to our team every single day, and we’re so thankful for all he does.

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01/27/2026

Serving this community is more than our profession, it’s our privilege. Thank you for trusting us during life’s most meaningful moments.

01/18/2026

Duane Hensley

Duane Hensley

May 12, 1946 – Jan 16, 2026

We are grieved to share the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, C. Duane Hensley. Duane passed away peacefully in his home in Taylor, Arizona, the morning of January 16, 2026, at the age of 79 years old.

Duane was born in Upland, California May 12, 1946, to Charles Buck and Velma Ruth Cowan Hensley. Not long after, the family moved to Texas and then to Arizona, and after moving around to several places in Arizona and adding three younger brothers along the way, they finally settled in Taylor, Arizona.

Duane loved the outdoors and spent as much time as he could hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding all over the White Mountains. His teenage years were spent living and working at Love Lake Ranch, with his dad being the Farm Manager for the Bourdons. Duane graduated from Snowflake High School in 1964 after being the State High School Heavy Weight Wrestling Champion in both his Junior and Senior years. After High School he spent some time working in the Snowflake-Taylor area and then he moved to one of his favorite places in the world, Alaska, and after working for a time there, he came back to Arizona and married his sweetheart, Elaine Palmer on January 19, 1966. The family joke is that it was a good thing his family moved to Taylor or Elaine wouldn’t have had anyone to marry as she was related to pretty much everyone in town at the time.

Duane supported his family by working at the Snowflake Papermill for 32 years as a pipefitter/welder. Duane and Elaine raised their 6 children (5 boys and 1 girl), for the most part, in their home on Center St. in Taylor. Duane also had a few side jobs along the way that included chimney sweep, and his own welding business. Whatever the job was, Duane worked hard and always tried to do his best at whatever it was and expected his children to always do their best too. Anything he put his mind to accomplish, he did. Duane wasn’t just talented in the outdoor type of stuff; he is also very good at writing poems and sharing his feelings though his writing. Duane grew up very shy and didn’t like to be in the spotlight publicly ever. He was able to express himself though, once he sat down and started writing. He would work and work on a poem until he got it just the way he wanted, including some unusual spellings of different words, just to make sure you said it the way he meant it.

LIFE WILL WORK OUT GRAND

22 APRIL 2007

C.D.H.

THERE’S GRIT BENEATH MY FINGERNAILS, AND WOOD CHIPS IN MY HAIR

I’M SITTING ON A MOUNTAIN TOP, WITHOUT A WORLDLY CARE.

ADMIRING NATURE’S GLORY, AMIDST THE DRIFTS OF SNOW,

LOOKING DOWN ON A LITTLE TOWN SEVERAL MILES BELOW.

IN MY MIND’S EYE, I CAN SEE THEM IN THEIR HOUSES SHUT UP TIGHT,

SOME FOLKS CALL IT LIVING BUT TO ME IT DON’T SEEM RIGHT.

WITH ALL OF NATURE’S BEAUTY RIGHT AT THEIR BACK DOOR,

THEY SET ON WORLDLY TREASURES, ALWAYS WANTING MORE.

LISTEN TO THE MEADOW LARK AND THE COOING OF THE DOVE,

THERE ARE THINGS THAT CAN’T BE BOUGHT, THEY’RE GIFTS FROM HIM ABOVE.

HE PUT THE LEAVES ON ASPEN TREES AND MADE THE SMALL STREAM FLOW.

HE MADE THIS PLACE FOR MAN AND BEAST AND CAUSED THE STARS TO GLOW.

HE GAVE HIS SON TO RANSOM US FROM OUR EARTHLY SINS,

AND WHEN MAN TOOK CHRIST’S MORTAL LIFE, GOD TOOK HIM BACK AGAIN.

DON’T SET YOUR MIND ON TREASURE, JUST LIKE ALL THE REST,

PUT YOUR FACE INTO THE WIND AND GIVE YOUR VERY BEST.

WORK HARD TO WIN YOUR NEIGHBOR’S TRUST AND WHEN HE NEEDS A HAND,

BE THERE WITH YOUR GLOVES ON, AND LIFE WILL WORK OUT GRAND.

THE GREATEST GIFT IS GIVING, TO SHARE OF WHAT YOU OWN,

YOUR COUNTENANCE WILL RADIATE THE KINDNESS THAT YOU’VE SHOWN.

AT THE RESURRECTION WHEN WE GATHER ONCE AGAIN,

LET IT BE AS FAMILY AND EVERY SOUL A FRIEND.

Duane is survived by his loving, cherished wife and eternal companion, Elaine Palmer Hensley; his children, Stuart (Deeanna) Hensley, Kristy (Clint) Fincher, Brandon (Julie) Hensley, Clay (Amee) Hensley, and Kyle (Melissa) Hensley; 20 grandchildren with 15 more in-law grandchildren that we consider our own, and 30 great-grandchildren, with 1 more on the way; and brothers, Steve Hensley (Callie) and Jeff Hensley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck & Velma Hensley; in-laws, Harvey & Vera Palmer; son, Kenneth Duane Hensley; half-brother, Charles Buck; brother, Bruce Hensley; sister-in-law, Sharon Hensley; half-sisters, Fay and Lou; and his beautiful great-granddaughters, Skyla Rose and Berkley.

Funeral services will be held at the Love Lake Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 301 Love Lake Rd., Taylor, Arizona, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will follow at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery, in Taylor, Arizona.

To watch the Funeral Service via ZOOM:

https://zoom.us/j/99202078709?pwd=pma78DkTN3tP1DloM2YuRongEOg0b6.1

Meeting ID: 99202078709

Passcode: 416710

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01/06/2026

Jean Ashton

Jean Christensen Ashton, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home in Scottsdale, AZ on December 31, 2025, at the age of 74 years, just 10 days shy of her 75 th birthday. After a courageous battle with dementia, she is now at peace. Born to Clifford and Betty Christensen in San Diego, CA on January 10, 1951, Jean brought warmth, curiosity, and s***k wherever she went. She was the eldest of four children (her parents had two sets of twins just 18-months apart). Her family moved to Phoenix, AZ during her toddler years and she grew up there alongside her twin sister, Jan, and the second set of twins, James and Judy. She was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a faith that she fully embraced and emulated throughout her life.

Jean graduated from Central High School in Phoenix, AZ, where she was actively involved and elected to serve on the Student Council. After graduation, she and her twin sister (Jan), shared a cozy little cottage while Jean worked as a lab technician. Shortly thereafter, she met David Ashton through the LDS Phoenix Student Branch, and they were married in the Spring of 1971. They embarked on a lifestyle of military adventure, requiring the family to relocate every 3 years while Dave served in the U.S. Air Force. Jean happily supported him with every move, bearing the cutest children along the way: Emily in Phoenix, George in Las Vegas, Ben in Phoenix, Elizabeth and twins Paul and Hannah in Colorado Springs, and sweet caboose, Marianne in Springerville after the family settled in Snowflake, AZ in 1984.

Snowflake became the heart of Jean’s world. While raising children there, she poured her energy into family, faith, and incredible creativity. She joyfully led music for the children at church for 15 years, bringing to life the teachings of Jesus Christ through song. She enjoyed every opportunity to work with the children, including serving in the Primary Presidency. And of course, her own children loved having their ‘fun mom’ singing with them at church, not just at home.

Jean had exceptional sewing skills and opened a sewing studio in her home that spanned most of the basement area. There she taught sewing classes to her children as well as to the neighborhood and community kids. Each of her children received a Singer sewing machine upon graduating high school, a gift that keeps on giving through blankets, dresses, pajamas, face masks, and countless handmade memories.

Never one to stop learning, Jean moved to Scottsdale in 1997 to attend massage therapy school, earning her certification in 1999 and mastering craniosacral therapy in 2000. She was blessed with an innate healing ability through touch, and her excitement about understanding the foundational concepts brought added light and joy to her life. One of her favorite opportunities was working at Scottsdale Healthcare in the NICU, where she felt honored to help care for the tiniest babies and quietly soothe them with her tender touch.

After 32 years of marriage, Jean and David parted ways and divorced, but they continued to be very good friends and supportive of one another. Years later, they found their way back to each other and were remarried on December 30th, 2019, following a Thanksgiving proposal and a joyful Christmas announcement that surprised the whole family.

Jean dedicated her life to her family, always putting her children first. She loved singing and uplifting music, sharing her sewing talents, and whipping up her famous graham cracker/frosting cookies. She spent her life centered on the people she loved, impacting countless lives with her vibrant creativity and talents.

She is survived by her husband: David Reed Ashton; her 7 wonderful children: Emily, George, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Paul, Hannah (Sal) Cepeda, and Marianne (Kenton) Ogg; 12 very loved grandchildren, 4 cherished great-grandchildren; siblings Jan (late Forrest) Keith, James (CeCe) Christensen, Judy (late James) C***a; and dozens of amazing nieces and nephews.

Jean will be remembered for her warmth, her creativity, her steady faith, and her deep love for family. Her life was full, her heart was generous, and her memory will continue to bring smiles to all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, at 4:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 6840 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ. Her viewing will be held one hour prior to services. For those unable to attend the services in person please visit the zoom link https://zoom.us/j/93564108577 Interment will occur the following day on Saturday, January 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the R.V. “Mike” Ramsay Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake, AZ. Jean loved everything pink, so please feel free to wear or accessorize with pink to honor her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Humanitarian Fund in honor of Jean Ashton at https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org/contribute (account sign-in not necessary).

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12/31/2025

🎉 Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sherri Burt here at Owens Livingston Mortuary!🎂🎈We’re so grateful to have Sherri as part of our team. Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🥳

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