James (Jim) Patrick Geraghty

MESA – On Thursday, February 11th, 2021, loving husband and father, James (Jim) Patrick Geraghty, passed away at the age of 78. Jim was born on August 4th, 1942 in Fairbury, NE to Merrill and Edna (Trotter) Geraghty. He received his teaching degree from Arizona State University in 1964 and Masters of Education in 1978. He joined the United States Air Force in September of 1964 to August 1968. He was a radio operator stationed in Okinawa, and while there, participated on the Air Force Track & Field team where he was nicknamed “Go Go Geraghty.” In 1974, he married Loreen Ann McCue and together they resided in Arizona and raised one daughter, Patricia Kelly Geraghty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Edna, and brother Tom, who died in Vietnam in 1968. He is survived by his wife Loreen, daughter Trish and her partner Kristen, grandson Scott, brothers Dennis, Dan, and Mike, and sister Sandra and nephew Chris. Jim had a passion for teaching high school and coaching track and football, which he did for 34 years. He loved history and sharing that knowledge with others and was an avid reader and book collector. He liked backyard projects including woodworking, gardening, and home repairs, and enjoyed hiking and playing tennis. He loved animals and adored his pets, although his greatest passion in life was his daughter Trish, who he was so very proud of. He always said he was looking forward to being reunited with his beloved dogs one day, and we know they welcomed him home on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to Marcos de Niza High School where he taught and coached for 30 years, or the Arizona Humane Society.

SCOTTSDALE – 10/21/1939-2/12/2021

Bernard J. “Bernny” Peters, 81, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on February 12, 2021.

Bernny was born in Senate, Saskatchewan (Canada). Bernny is survived by his wife, Sybil, son, Drew, daughter, Robyn Peters-Johnston, brother, Dan (Pat), sister Nadean Wiebe, Lethbridge Alberta, sister, Elaine (Norris) Burnstad, Edmonton. Four grandchildren, Brenna Johnston, Caden Johnston, Perry Johnston, and Alina Peters.

Bernny began his career in agricultural sprinkler irrigation in Lethbridge Alberta, then continued his entrepreneurial skills in Eugene, Oregon. He switched industries to commercial chemical adhesives manufacturing.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.