Katherine Brenner

Katherine Bowen Brenner, 91, peacefully passed away at her home Dec. 3, 2013. Katie was born in Gilbert, AZ to Tom and Genevieve Bowen on Nov. 15, 1922. She attended Gilbert and Mesa schools where she enjoyed sports and being a Rabbet at Mesa High School. She continued her education at ASU, receiving Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education. She taught PE at Franklin School and Mesa Jr. High, finishing her career at Mesa High as a girl’s counselor. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and memorable summer trips with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband George and son John. She is survived by her children George (Debbie), Ruth (Jerry) Sullivan, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 from 5-7 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201. Funeral services are Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Lazona Ward, 1345 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203. Donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund at http://pef.lds.org/.