Michelle Mow

Michelle Mow of Mesa, AZ passed away on July 22, 2011 at the age of 43. Michelle was born in Mesa, AZ to Richard George and Sandra Dee Goodman Mow on August 26, 1967. Michelle was a student at Arizona State University working towards her degree in early childhood development and was only a few classes away from finishing. She loved working in the classroom with children. She was a great teacher"s aide for Mesa Public Schools, working at Adams Elementary until her illness forced her to quit. Michelle also spent many years as a professional nanny, serving families from the east to the west coast. She was loved and respected by many and really knew how to be a great friend. She was known for both her infectious laugh and heart-melting smile, and being around her always improved your mood. She will be sorely missed. Michelle is survived by her mother, Sandra Dee Reid of Mesa, AZ; step-father, Michael Reid of Mesa, AZ; brothers, Jason (Linda) Mow, of Chandler, AZ, Patrick Mow of Mesa, AZ, Michael (Amy) Mow of Blackfoot, ID; sisters, Wendy (Michael) Bone of Rexburg, ID, Robyn (Jason) Clement of Cornelius, OR, and Molly Jo Mow of Mesa, AZ. A Visitation will be held 6 "" 8 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233. A Visitation will be held at 9:00 "" 9:45 AM in the Porter Park Ward Relief Society Room prior to the beginning of the funeral service. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 8, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints "" Porter Park Ward building located at 1852 N. Stapley Rd., Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Hospice of the Valley in memory of Michelle, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.