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Our Staff

Our Caring Staff

Our caring staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.

George Menke

George Menke

Funeral Director and Founder

George, an Arizona native, founded the funeral home in 1977. He continues to provide counsel and support to the staff and families we serve on a daily basis.

Kelly Browder

Kelly Browder

General Manager

Kelly, an Indiana native, moved to the valley in 2017.  She is a 1991 graduate of John A Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tennessee.  She has been in the profession for the last 33 years serving across various states including Tennessee, Nevada, and Arizona.  She has made it her mission over the years to live the “Golden Rule”.


“You are going through one of the worst times of your life, it is my job to make this portion as easy as possible for you.”


Kelly is a member of the Sun City Host Lions Club and the Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue.  She currently lives in Surprise, AZ with her husband David, their daughter, 1 dog and 2 cats.  She is an avid fan of rodeo and the PBR, and in her spare time she likes to crochet and swim.

Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman

Licensed Funeral Director

Robert “Rob” began his career in funeral service while in high school, 36 years ago. Rob graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service after graduating from New Mexico State University. Rob has served as a licensed funeral director with Menke Funeral & Cremation Center since 2006. Rob is passionate about serving the families of this community.


Rob was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a current resident of Goodyear, AZ. He is married to his wife Libby and has 3 sons. Rob is an active member of Palm Valley Church in Goodyear, AZ, where he and his wife, Libby, have led a Grief-Share ministry for the past several years. Rob enjoys golf and is an avid fan of ASU, the Cardinals and Diamondbacks.

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