MACNEILLE, Kem Joanna

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/21/2015 Kem Joanna Tenney MacNeille left her earthly home July 16, 2015, at the age of 52. She is the daughter of Lewis Noble Tenney Sr. and Velma Joanna Westover. She leaves behind her children, Rhett Alan MacNeille and wife Kayla, Kade Elliot MacNeille and wife Perla, Seth Noble MacNeille, Paige Adele MacNeille, Ty Von and Brooke Anna. Her primary life and love were her children. She was born in Phoenix but grew up from kindergarten to eighth grade in Upland, Calif. She graduated from Joseph City High School in 1980 where she was recognized as outstanding student of the year by her teachers. She completed her bachelor of science degree in education in December 1983 and left in January 1984 to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Tegucigalpa Honduras Mission. On return she taught junior high in Phoenix for four years. During that time she worked on her master’s program in community education from Arizona State University. She was a temple worker for the Mesa Temple Saturdays. Kem met and married Wade Alan MacNeille in the Mesa Temple. They were married 26 years. Kem completed her master’s of education degree in May 1988. She taught part time ESL and GED adult education classes while she chose to be a stay-at-home mom. While a mother of six, she obtained her doctorate degree from Arizona State University. She was active in church callings ranging from nursery, Cub Scouts, Primary, Young Women’s Relief Society, Gospel Doctrine Teacher and Stake Relief Society Presidencies. Kem and her family moved to Show Low in June 2000 and made this the home where they raised their children. She has volunteered with the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program for children. She filled vacancies on the Northland Pioneer College Governing Board and the Show Low School Board. She volunteered and substituted in the Show Low School District and just completed her fourth full year of teaching with the district. She taught one year at the junior high and three years of Spanish at the high school. Kem and her family want to thank all those of whom have touched and blessed their lives through church, school and other associations. “We love and appreciate our community family!” Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24, at the Downtown Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 300 N. 11th St., in Show Low, where the visitation will begin one hour prior. The concluding service will follow at the Alpine Cemetery. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements. Share special memories and send private condolences or sign an online guest book at www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.