Stella Louisa Sawyer passed away peacefully on July 31, 2013, in Mesa, AZ. Stella was born March 10, 1925, in Red Mesa, CO, and had lived and worked in Mesa since the early 1950’s. She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Sawyer, her daughter Ressa Kay Berger, and by all 12 of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her granddaughter Cindy Jenkins, and 3 great-grandchildren Trevor, Dylan, and Riley. Memorial services are being held on Friday, August 9, 2013, at 10:00 am, with the viewing held immediately before the service at 9:00 to 9:30 am. Both will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 5620 E. Adobe St, in Mesa AZ, 85205. The internment will take place closely following the services, with an escorted motorcade for those who wish to participate, leaving from the Church and going to Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St, in Mesa. Lunch will be provided by the Relief Society after the internment at the Church.