Susan Welker

Susan Welker left us on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 knowing that she was loved very much by her family and friends. She fought her cancer courageously to the very end, never giving up hope and never losing faith. Born on October 7, 1942 in Safford, Arizona, she was the oldest child of five born to Norman and Charlotte Welker. She lived the majority of her life in the Gila Valley, graduating from Safford High School. She left only to pursue her education where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Baylor University. She spent her life raising seven children and working forty-four years as a hygienist for Dr.s Kay and Eric Curtis, Dr. Kirk Lundell, and Dr. Dall Weech, all while serving in many capacities as a faithful member of the LDS church. She loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Susan is survived by her seven children; Kent (Kimberly) Whitmer of Queen Creek, AZ, Bret (Lisa) Whitmer of Thatcher, AZ, Kristi (Lars) Anderson of Highland, UT, Melynda (Neil) Smith of Fishers, IN, Jenifer (Garrett) Jackson of Zeeland, MI, Sara (John) Garrett of Young, AZ, and Dane (Rachael) Whitmer of Walnut Creek, CA; sister, Gayle (Gary) Rayda of Scottsdale; and brothers, Robert (Maxine) Welker of St. George, UT and Phillip Welker of Gilbert, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Charlotte Welker, and brother Greg Welker. A viewing will be conducted Friday, January 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thatcher LDS Stake Center and again one hour prior to services on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m.. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Thatcher LDS Stake Center. Interment to follow at the Safford Cemetery.