Bert Asel Garner, 85 of Mesa Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2013. Born October 17, 1925 to True and Gladys Garner in Rupert, Idaho. Bert graduated in 1945 from Emmett High School. He served in the US Army at West Point after WWII as an instructor to cadets. Bert never stopped learning. He received his Bachelors Degree from Portland State and Masters from the University of Oregon. Bert enjoyed working as an elementary school teacher and principal for 43 years in Emmett, Idaho; Milwaukie, Oregon; and Katy, Texas. He served 3 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 1st in Southern California. After retirement he and his wife, Carma served in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Rapid City, South Dakota. We will miss his example of devotion, his witty humor, his sweet harmonies and his love of life. Bert was preceded in death by his son Neal and 2 grandchildren: Tresa Mills and Daniel Herbert. He is survived by sisters: Ruth Blau and Gladys Mendenhall; his wife of 60 years, Carma White; Children, Reed (Susan); Karen (Micheal Walker); Layne (Renee); Kenn (Lynette); Vaughn; Blair (Carol); Ellen (Derrick Herbert); and Todd (Ilene); 50 Grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the LDS Chapel at 4640 East Holmes Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206. The viewing will be 8:30 to 9:30 AM and the service at 10:00 AM.
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