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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 16, 2022
OBITUARIES Earle Eugene Rayner, Jr.
Earle Eugene Rayner, Jr. (“Sonny”), a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died unexpectedly March 3, 2022. Born August 21, 1936 in Buckeye, Arizona to Earle Sr. and Clara (Perry) Rayner, Earle developed a lifelong love of flying, agriculture and farming as a fourthgeneration native Arizona farmer. Earle attended Litchfield High School and the University of Arizona, and was also in the Air National Guard. In 1959 he began farming with his dad Earle Sr. and his brothers Ron and Robert, and was later joined by his son John, and nephews, Perry and Ross. Earle was an avid outdoorsman who loved all things outdoors including breaking ground for new farming, flying, and boating. He earned his pilot’s license in his early 20’s and many mornings you would find him flying over the wheat and cotton fields. He loved anything with a motor and was always engaged in various projects around the farm and at home. In his younger years Earle and his brothers rode motorcycles in the hills, and hunted deer on horseback in the Bradshaw Mountains. Earle and his wife Sherryl thoroughly enjoyed their life together and had a shared love of outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with loved ones including their dogs Shay and Sady. His children, John and Kris, from his former wife Virginia, were a source of joy to him throughout his life and he shared with them his great sense of adventure including boating, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and travels to Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sherryl, his son John (Shelby), daughter Kris (Gary) Nordquist, grandchildren Zoe and Zefea Rayner, and Matthew and Jared Nordquist, his brothers Ron (Heather) Rayner, Robert (Sharon) Rayner, sisters Donna Callan and Judy (Fred) Lueck, and a large extended family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd.
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Jimmy Greenwood (Jimbo)
Jimmy Greenwood past suddenly on February 20, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1991. He was a mechanic. He is survived by his two boys Logan. five and Ryan, three; his mother, Kim Devaney; his three other brothers Joshua King, Galand Greenwood, and Phillip Greenwood; and his grandmother, Jo Ann McDaniel A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Ciara Ide Henderson
Ciara Ide Henderson passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday February 23, 2022. She was born June 4, 2000 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, beloved child of George Henderson and Tammy Hanson-Bowles. During her time spent in Virginia Beach, Florida, and her final resting place of Arizona, Ciara made sure that no matter where she was living, that she surrounded herself with her passions, her family, and lived life to the fullest. She had an admirable fervor for Navy-JROTC, where she completed the program as an E4, Petty Officer 3rd Class. She was a talented athlete and found her peace in soccer. She loved every aspect of the game, and when she was not able to play herself, she gave her time as a referee for her local community teams. Ciara is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John and Virginia Verschage, her maternal grandfather, John Hanson, step-father Gary Bowles, and her cousin Carl Sather. She was survived by her parents, George Henderson, Tammy Hanson-Bowles, and step-mother Maureen Clark. Ciara also leaves behind her beloved siblings, Marah Kane, Niko Tagle, Amanda Henderson, Kaleigh Bowles, her step sisters Erin Mayo, Meagan Moore, and six nieces and nephews. We ask that in lieu of flowers, you kindly make a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance in Ciara's name. http://thejdca.org
Billy Perry Swindle
Mr. Billy Swindle, 91, of Avondale, Arizona died March 7, 2022. He was born September 13, 1930 in Albany, Oklahoma to Marion Swindle and Willie Cross. A visitation will be held March 25 at 10am at Avondale Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will follow at 11am. Final interment will then take place at West Rest Haven Cemetery at 12:45pm. Services are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.
Craig Robert Wendt
Craig Robert Wendt, 34, of Glendale passed away on February 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Corey Wendt and mother, Kathy Wendt, both of Glendale, AZ. He is survived by his fiancé, Cori Evans of Buckeye, uncles Thomas Kiger, Bobby Kiger, Craig Wendt, Colin Wendt, Curtis Wendt and his beloved boy Mo. Craig was born and raised in Arizona and knew from a young age he wanted to be a truck driver like his father and died doing what he loved. He had dreams of becoming a pilot and was able to fly a plane once. Craig lost his parents as a young adult and he put everything he had into his jobs until he met his Fiancé, Cori. They spent their time traveling and planning their future together including buying a home, getting married and starting their family. Everyone loved Craig and he loved everyone, but not as much as he loved dogs! Craig's Celebration of Life will be on March 26, 2022 at 11:00am at Gethsemane Church, 1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe. A luncheon will take place after the service at the same location.
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