Doris Hunsaker

In Loving Memory of Doris Hansen Hunsaker

Doris Hansen Hunsaker, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Chandler, Arizona.

Doris was the daughter of Pauline Peterson and Harvey Hansen. She was one of six siblings, alongside Zeldine, Maureen, Kendall, Boyd, and Kathleen.

On February 4, 1958, Doris married Leo R. Hunsaker in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Early in their marriage, Doris and Leo, along with their children, served a Church construction mission in South America from 1963 to 1966. This experience was an important chapter in their family’s life of faith and service.

Doris was a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, artist, musician, and woman of deep faith. She is lovingly remembered by her 12 children: Dorilee (Jason) Farnsworth, Dawn, Dayle (Larry) Jackson, Monica (Curt) Shumway, Kay (David) Rush, Leo Ray (Catherine), Steve (Heidi), Rebecca Barney, Brita (Michael) Binns, Douglas (Louise), Kathlyn (Terence) Davidson, and Ryan. She was also blessed with 54 grandchildren and 92 great-grandchildren, a beautiful legacy of love spanning generations.

A Life Filled with Music and Creativity

Music was an important part of Doris’s life. She was a pianist, piano teacher, and composer who shared her love of music with others. She also taught and homeschooled, passing along her knowledge, creativity, and love of learning.

Doris was gifted with her hands and had many talents. She was a skilled seamstress who created wedding dresses, costumes, and beautiful interior sewing projects. She was also an artist, gardener, and talented decorator of wedding cakes. Her creativity and willingness to share her gifts enriched the lives of her family and those around her.

Her family will fondly remember her famous blueberry pancakes and the playful phrases she shared, including “gobblety-gook with a wooden spoon” and “the light of a bat at the height of the moon.” These special memories reflect the humor and individuality that made Doris so memorable to those who knew and loved her.

A Woman of Faith

Doris had a strong and abiding faith. She loved studying the scriptures, especially the book of Isaiah, and sought to live according to the principles she cherished. Her faith, devotion to her family, creativity, and quiet acts of service were important parts of her life.

Doris leaves behind a remarkable family legacy through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The lessons she taught, the talents she shared, the laughter she brought, and the love she gave will continue through the generations.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends. Her life was a blessing to those who knew her, and her memory will remain a treasured part of the lives she touched.

Funeral and Graveside Services

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 3770 South Cooper Road, Chandler, Arizona 85249.

A viewing will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

The family welcomes all who wish to join in honoring and remembering the life of Doris Hansen Hunsaker.