Of Peoria went home to be with her Lord and husband Ted Gatten on October 20, 2017. MaryLee was born April 19, 1932 in Webster SD to Mildred and Rudolph Johnson. MaryLee left this world on the birthday of her love of her life Ted Gatten. She left for home in peace and comfort. Her five sons were all able to be with her at the end of her life here on earth and holding the hands of three sons when she graduated to heaven. MaryLee was a beloved grandmother to 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her legacy is love, patience, faithfulness, humor, loyalty, perseverance and a strong will.
Public visitation will be on Thursday October 26, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351. A celebration of MaryLee’s life will be on Friday October 27, 2017 2:00 pm at Grace Bible Church of Sun City, 19280 N. 99th Ave. 85373.
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The entire Lanci family is praying for the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit to be upon the Gatten family.
May God grant you the strength to say goodbye for now and rest in the hope we will see each other again soon.
My sincere condolences for your loss. Even though much comes with growing older, what a blessing to have been able to live a long & full life. A privilege sadly denied to many. May your family find comfort from the beautiful promise at Isaiah 26:19.
May the God of all comforts grant you his grace and his peace as you remember your beautiful mother! We wanted so deeply to be with you in Arizona, but we are encouraged to know that He is with you and will provide a future opportunity for us to celebrate her together! We are so grateful for her many prayers for us and consider it a privilege to be counted among the many who filled her loving heart! Bless You All!