Nita Jean John

Our beloved and beautiful mother, Nita Jean John (Lewis), 89, of Buckeye passed away July 29, 2017. Jean was born at the Stork Nest in Tucson, AZ, December 30, 1927. Jean's parents were Kyle William Lewis & Melza Johnson. Jean was the first of 5 siblings: Keith Duane, Doris Dixon, Norman Lewis and Neal Lewis. Jean was raised in Tucson and Safford, AZ. She attended Eastern Arizona College and was the Student Body Treasurer. She met the love of her life Delmar Dee John and they were married in 1948. In 1953 they moved to Buckeye, AZ and began a farming operation. They were married for 60 years when Delmar preceded her in death in 2008. She was an excellent homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was happiest spending time with her family especially at the cabin in Williams. She took excellent care of her family and looked forward to their visits. Jean is survived by her children: Marvin Dee (Marcia), Kathryn (David Osborn - deceased & Terry) Larsen, Beverly (Bill) Probst, Phyllis (Hal) Heiden, Paula (Johnny) Young, 17 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1002 Eason Ave in Buckeye, Arizona. Visitation 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Services at 1:30 p.m. Internment at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery on Broadway one mile east of Watson Road. Meldrum Funeral Home 480-834-9255. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association,1-800-342-2383. Please make sure that you annotate on the donation that it is in memory of Nita Jean John. Cemetery Details Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery 23100 W. Broadway Rd. Buckeye, AZ Loading map Previous Events Visitation AUG 12. 12:30 PM (MT) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1002 E. Eason Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 Loading map Service AUG 12. 1:30 PM (MT) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1002 E. Eason Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 Loading map