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Wayne H. Wiersema, 62, of Eloy, AZ., passed away on October 6, 2007. Wayne was brought into this world by Siert and Alice Wiersema on November 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL. As a young man, he served his country in the Vietnam War. Following his discharge from the Army, he met and married his bride, Diane. They were blessed with three daughters. The family moved to Scottsdale in 1986. Here, Wayne made several wonderful friends with his friendly smile, cheery attitude and hardy laugh. He will be missed by all. Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 38 years, Diane of Eloy, AZ.; two daughters, Wendy Ann Skinner of Mesa, AZ. and Carrie Jo Kapp of Gilbert, AZ.; a sister, Barbara Doot of Beecher, IL. and 5 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and his daughter, Jamie in 1975. Visitation will be from 6PM to 8PM with Rosary recited at 7PM on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at J. Warren Funeral Services, The Gardens Chapel located at 525 N. Peart Rd. in Casa Grande. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11AM by Father Doug Lorig at St. Anthony's Catholic Church located at 201 N. Picaho Street in Casa Grande. Interment will be at 1:30 PM at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Warren Funeral Services, The Gardens Chapel.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 10, 2007.

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Joelle Rickey

October 19, 2007

Words cannot express the feelings of loss for my rough, tough, soft-hearted uncle. He loved to be funny and loved his family - every one of us. He will truely be missed - I love you -Pee Wee

Joe Greco

October 19, 2007

Aunt Dee, Wendy, & Carrie
We are so sorry and still are shocked. He will be missed and not forgotten. I will never forget my first tractor driving experience or first trip to the dump in a garbage truck. There are many more memories that I share with my kids for bed time stories. They love them all. He will live on.
Love Always.
The Greco's (Joey,Laura,Haley,&Michael)

Tiffany Reimann

October 15, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. I Believe that A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, there life has just began. They are still with us in spirt. Angels among us. God bless.

AL AND JOAN ALEXANDER

October 14, 2007

WIERSEMA FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. HE WILL
BE MISSED. HE WAS A LIFE LONG FRIEND
AND NEIGHBOR.GOD BLESS.

Patti And Girls

October 11, 2007

Wendy & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how much you all loved him. He was a wonderful person & we are glad that we got the chance to get to know him & hang out with him at different family gatherings.He always had a smile & a kind word for us. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him! Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.

Michael Reimann

October 11, 2007

Wendy, Carrie & Mrs. Wiersema, I can not find the words that convey my sorrow at your loss. Wayne was such a great person, father, husband and friend.

I truly looked up to your Wayne as if he were my Dad. He has always had a special place in my heart and always will. He certainly was one of the very few people you meet in life that helps create the person you grow to be, and I know this through all the great experiences I had with him.

I'll never forget the time he got his new Trans-Am and let me drive it before Wendy or Carrie. What a great day that was.

I will always hold on to all the great memories I have of Wayne and I look forward to sharing them with you in the near future.

I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers and I know the services tomorrow will be incredible.

Robin Rodriguez

October 11, 2007

Wendy and family, I know that you were very close to your father and will miss him dearly. I wish I lived closer to be there for you during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cecilia Salazar

October 10, 2007

Carrie & Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You always shared moments spent with Dad and I had the pleasure of meeting him. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Always, Cecilia @ BDPEC.

Marsha Berg

October 10, 2007

Carrie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how much you loved him and how he was always there for you. You are in our prayers and know that your family at BDPEC is thinking of you all.

Alice & Wally Lexow

October 10, 2007

Diana & Family - I can barely write this thru my tears - Wally and I could not believe this happened. You know our hearts are with you and we share your loss. There are so few genuine people in the world today that it is an intolerable loss to have a Really Wonderful Man like Wayne be taken. He loved people and loved life, he will be missed - as you said his smile and fun loving attitude gave us a lot of happy times - especially the Fred and Barney Rock story. Love you all! Our deepest Sympathy, Alice & Wally.

Darryl & Carolyn Gloe

October 10, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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