Eli Yerkovich, 95, of Mesa, AZ passed away March 14, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Yerkovich, a retired US Air Force Major, was born in Clinton, IA. He is survived by his wife Flora Yerkovich, step-daughters Sandra Taylor and Debra Nameth, step-son Michael Hartman, grandchildren: Corey Taylor, Dusti Taylor, Brittany Taylor, Trae Taylor, Anthony Hartman, Jeremy Hartman, Blythe Nameth and Britton Nameth; and great-grandchildren: Alec, Andrew and Annelyse Taylor, Madyson and Dominic Lyons. There will be a visitation Monday evening from 5-8:00 pm March 18, 2013 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. The funeral service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday March 19, 2013 also at Mountain View. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home (480-832-2850).