OWENS, Bonna C.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ September 2, 2010 Bonna C. Owens, 79, of Las Vegas, Nev. and formerly of Mesa died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. She was born March 30, 1931, in Pinedale but spent most of her childhood in Mesa and graduated from Mesa High School in 1949. She married her eternal companion, Mervin Owens, on May 1, 1951 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. She loved her family and her religion. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many positions in the church. She was very kind, gentle and sensitive. Her only occupation was as a mother. She is preceded in death by her husband and grandson Aaron Braxton Casad. She is survived by her sons James N. Owens (Susan) of Nev., Dale Owens (Kyle) of Ariz. and daughter Elaunna Casad (Bryce) of Utah; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and brothers Doyle Cheney (Mazie) and Darrell (Theresa). Funeral services were held Aug. 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 745 N. Val Vista Rd. in Mesa. Interment was held in Clay Springs following the service. Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements.