Jeffrey James Pickles

Funeral services will be broadcasted at: https://youtube.com/live/_B3UzgdqnGg?feature=share
Jeffrey James Pickles passed away April 6, 2024 at his home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1940 in Nelson, Lancashire England, the son of James and Ivy Pickles. His family relocated to Taber, Alberta Canada in October 1954 and then in 1960 Jeff served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in South Africa. He later attended Brigham Young University where he met his eternal sweetheart Linda and was married in August 1964. It was noticed and said by many that he treated her like a queen. Upon graduation, Jeff and Linda moved to Los Angeles, California where he began his banking career, being part of the first team to travel the state introducing Mastercard to merchants. During that same time Jeff began serving in the first of 5 LDS bishoprics, creating a legacy of lifetime service, fueled by his love of the Lord. A move to Scottsdale in 1971 established them firmly in Arizona and soon found them in Mesa where they raised their family of six children. Soon after moving to Arizona he became a US citizen and became passionate about his love of country. His other passions included family, fishing, camping and the ASU Sun Devils. He enjoyed working in the Boy Scouts and, having a special affinity for the youth, served in his church working with youth from early on all the way up to young single adults. He served on the High Council for his church and both he and Linda served as Church Service Missionaries in the Tempe LDS Institute and later in the Mesa LDS temple, cementing church service as the moving force in his life.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda, and their six children Julie Alyce Butler (Delvin), Robert James Pickles (Jennifer), Jeffrey Boyd Pickles (Jill), Stacie Lynne Pickles, David Marc Pickles (Kristine), and Melinda Anne Brower (Stephen) as well as 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers Carl Pickles and Derrick Pickles and brothers-in-law Darrell Jensen (Norma) and Brent Jensen (Kathy), all of whom he treasured and loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Ivy and a sister Brenda Henline. There will be a viewing Friday April 12 from 6-8pm at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Funeral services will be Saturday April 13 at Mesa Central Stake Center, 925 N. Harris Dr., Mesa AZ 85203 with a viewing from 9-10am with the funeral commencing at 10am. Interment will be held at the Mesa City Cemetery following the services. Funeral services will be broadcasted at https://youtube.com/live/_B3UzgdqnGg?feature=share.
Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel, . Should this obituary appear anywhere but , please check our website for accurate details and service information.