Edna V. Zahnley

Zahnley, Edna V.
Passed away peacefully, at age 83, on March 18, 2010 in Tempe, AZ. Edna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt and wonderful friend. She devoted her love for life to enrich the lives of all that knew her. Her strong faith, Navajo upbringing and studies of the Catholic religion helped bring joy and understanding to many. She is survived by her husband Charles W., of 62 wonderful years, sons Wayne Day (wife Debbie) and Chaz Zahnley. Daughters Kris Moyer (husband David), Stephanie Guyette (husband Chad) and Leah Broten (fiance Gene), 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and sister Francis Balcomb. Edna was born June 1, 1926, to Roland and Virginia Mahan in Chambers, Arizona. Her love for nature and wildlife moved her to live in Alaska for 16 years, moving back to her native Arizona in 2005. Edna's administrative career gave her the opportunity to work for NASA (Goldstone) at the Mars Tracking Station in California. She was awarded the prestige title of MRS. ARIZONA and competed in the MRS. AMERICA contest in 1958. Some of her many talents and interests included, hunting, fishing, archery, painting, sewing, knitting, cooking, decorating and dogs. Words can not express how much she will be missed. Rosary and visitation will be held before the funeral mass on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Winslow, Arizona at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley or Alzheimer's Association of Arizona. Messinger and Greer Mortuaries assisted the family.