Don Beck Stoker

Don Stoker ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - University Chapel on Mar. 17, 2026.Don Beck Stoker, 74, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 13, 2026 due to kidney disease.Don was born on December 2, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Don and Donna Stoker. He had four siblings and grew up in Shelley, Idaho, where he eventually graduated from Shelley High School. He then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan.Following his mission, Don attended Brigham Young University and there met his wife, Sharla. After graduating with a degree in accounting, they briefly lived in Idaho before moving to Arizona.While he enjoyed his professional work as an accountant, Don felt even greater joy in raising his ten children. He was a natural with babies and toddlers and could often be found holding them (and sneaking them sweets).Don was a quiet and unassuming man, but when he did chime in, he kept us all laughing. He was quick to love and serve his family, and we will miss him dearly.Don is survived by his wife, Sharla; siblings Kristie, Gary, Johnnie, and Mark; children Scott (Amber), Paul (Jenny), Ben (Tabitha), Cassie (Brigham), Teresa (Nate), Todd (Josh), Mark (Suzy), Jeff (Marshelle), Becky (Tyler), and John, 24 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.Services will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00am with a family gathering prior at 9:00am at 2549 N 32nd St, Mesa AZ 85213.Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.