VANCLEAVE, Dorothy Jean

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/09/2010 Jean Moritzky-VanCleave, 73, died July 3, 2010, at her home in Taylor surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born June 19, 1937, to Florence (Flauris) and Grace (Riddle) Penrod in Show Low. Though she has left this earth to join our heavenly father, she will forever live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew her. Her gentle, loving soul could always brighten any room. Jean loved her family dearly, they were always most important in her life. She loved spending time outdoors with them watching her grandchildren and her animals play. Jean also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and taking day trips with her beloved husband, Earl. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, eldest son, and two brothers. She is survived by her husband Earl of 17 years; son Mike (Janella) Moritzky; four grandchildren Quen (Shannon) Moritzky), Leslie (Buck) Hensley, Kristi (AJ) Skinner, Bill (Kira) Moritzky, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and an older sister and brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 14, at 11:30 a.m at the Latter Day Saints Centennial Building in Taylor .Leave an online thought or condolences for the family at Silvercreekmortuary.net Arrangements by Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor.