Deryll WAYNE Phelps, 74, passed from this life of cancer on March 3, 2016, in Mesa, Arizona. Wayne was born February 2, 1942, in Mesa, and it was here he grew up, made his home, raised his family, lived and worked. Wayne attended Mesa High School where he graduated in 1960, followed by service in the Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by a young son, Devry, and his parents Orson A. and Lorraine (Sorenson) Phelps. He is survived by his wife Donna Rae (Mayer) Phelps, daughter Nicole (Jay) Curtis, brother Richard Phelps of Scottsdale, sister D’Ann (Lynn) Davis of Mesa, and 6 grandchildren. Wayne loved hunting, shooting, and spending time with his friends at Haigler Creek.
VIEWING & FUNERAL: Thursday, March 10, viewing at 10 AM and services to follow at 11 AM at Bunker Family Funeral’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Interment to follow at the Mesa Cemetery.
Let the happy memories of your time together help you through difficult period. HUGS! Rose Ann and Stephanie
I knew Wayne in High School. The memory I have of him is that of a bigger than life person who was always looking out for the little guy. I was usually the little guy he looked after. May the Lord’s comfort be with you. Jim Kinsey
I had the great pleasure of working with Wayne for many years. He was not only a great friend, he was my fellow Raider in a “Donkey” group. My favorite lunch buddy, and my very dear friend. I will miss him, and our Elmers days.
We have touched your family now for over 25 years through the ventures of Kiwanis and send our best wishes and thoughts in the privilege of knowing you all of you within the family. May God’s love and care be with you in each moment as time passes. Both of us are with with you. Mildred and Gerard Kaye
May this time of grief be turned into a celebration of your life with Wayne through those special memories of your life together. We wish you the very best. Special Hugs and love. Jerry And Ginny
Wayne I will see you standing tall on the other side… ytou were a good man, friend & family to us Beebe’s and may you rest now. Donna we all love you very much!!! <3
To the Phelps family, I’m very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God’s promises in the Bible. Revelation 21:4 and John 5:28,29 show that there will soon be a time when there will be no more sickness, or death, and we can see the loved ones we have lost in death again. Please accept my deepest condolences.