Carolyn Mae Berkezchuk

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - Carolyn Mae (Ostrom) Berkezchuk , loving wife of George W. Berkezchuk, passed away after a battle with cancer on Saturday, Dec., 31, 2016, at their home, surrounded by family. Born in Norristown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Stayton) Ostrom. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Kenneth Ostrom; and sisters, Virginia Perkins and Nancy Townsend. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their two daughters, Karen (Bart) Carr, of Apache Junction and Sandra (Gregory) Schaumburg, of Mesa; their three sons, Christopher (Angela) Berkezchuk, of Mesa, Barry (Laurie) Berkezchuk, of Apache Junction, and Gregory (Sheila) Berkezchuk, of Mesa; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren (with three more due very soon); her sister, Lois Ottey, of Conshohocken, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. Carolyn and George have been residents of the Apache Junction and Queen Creek since 1973 when they moved the family here from Pennsylvania. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September. Carolyn was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who devoted her life to her family, attending every activity and celebration that she could. She will be greatly missed by all of them. A memorial service will be held at Mt. View Funeral Home and Cemetery in Mesa on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at 10:30am.