Anita "Sloate" Funk Obituary (1944

Anita Louise Funk passed away on Saturday February 16, 2013 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at the age of 68. Anita was born on May 1, 1944 in Upland, CA to Merle Winston and Dorothy Louise (Beck) Sloate. Anita was raised in Ontario, CA where she met the love of her life, Jerald "Jerry" Funk. Following graduation from Chaffey High School in June 1962, which was one of her greatest accomplishments, Anita and Jerry were married on June 24, 1962. Anita and Jerry were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Debra Lynn and Denise Renee. Anita was very active in their school activities, assisting in classrooms and PTA, and supporting the girls in their sporting activities. In 1976, Anita and Jerry moved to Wrightwood, CA. where she continued her involvement with the girl's activities. Anita also learned the bartending profession while working at a fine dinner house, she worked as a checker at the local grocery store and became the merchant/head teller at the only bank. She was also active in the Sweet Adeline Chorus. Growing tired of the cold winters and the continuous threat of forest fires, Jerry and Anita moved to Lake Havasu City in September 1999 which brought new adventures as Anita became involved with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #4299, serving on several charity committees and rising to the honor of Past Madam President and serving as a State Auxiliary Officer. She was also involved with the women of the Moose Chapter #1608 and was honored as a member of the Academy of Friendship. Anita enjoyed bowling, collecting dreamcicles and frogs. During warm weather, she could be found in her pool listening to her wind chimes. Most importantly was enjoying her 5 grandsons. Anita is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Jerry, daughters Debra Orr and Denise Blair of Lake Havasu City; sister Donna (L. Darryl) Hill of Apple Valley, CA; sister in law Karen (Steven) Jones of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; 5 grandsons, 1 niece, 3 nephews and her beloved pets, Sara and Nibbles. Anita was preceded in death by her parents Merle and Dorothy Sloate and her in laws, John and Georgene Funk. Anita was respected and loved by all that knew her. Viewing will be on Friday March 1, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1561 Marlboro Drive. Donations may be made to Hospice of Havasu-Polidori House, 1970 Bahama Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.