In Passing – March 2026

Walter Moe

Walter Moe, age 85, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away on Jan. 18, 2026.

Walt was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Duluth, Minn., the first and only child to Gordon and Mabel (Johnson) Moe. He grew up in Duluth and moved to the Twin Cities after high school.

Walt married the love of his life, Joyce (Jordre) Moe, on June 21, 1969, and together they lived in Burnsville, Minn., for many years, where they raised their son, Michael.

Walt worked for ThermoKing for many years prior to his retirement. He was an avid sports fan and known to many for his kindness, quick smile, energy, and love of his family.

Walt and Joyce retired to the Phoenix metro area in 2004. In retirement, Walt enjoyed traveling, reading, following his favorite sports teams (especially the Philadelphia Phillies), and spending time with friends and family.

Walt is survived by wife of 56 years, Joyce; their son Michael and his wife Sharon; their beloved grandsons Alex Moe and Mason Moe; and his cousins Dick and Nancy Stevens, Ralph Stevens, and Bob Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mae.

A private memorial service will be held at Walt’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or Feeding America.

Connie Peterson Celebration of Life

We have two Celebrations of the Life of Connie Peterson: March 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Chianti Room/Tuscany Falls Ballroom in the PebbleCreek community, Goodyear, Ariz., and a second Celebration of Life on May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the White Birch Room at Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point, Minn. At these events we hope to share the stories, memories, pictures, and joy Connie brought to so many lives. We hope that you are able to join us. Any cards or memorials can be sent to the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, 202 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401, 218-829-4755. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. (Obituary in February edition of the PebbleCreek Post.)

PebbleCreek Celebration of Life details: March 19, 4 to 7 p.m., Chianti Room/Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Social and cash bar available, 4:30 p.m. light appetizers, 5 p.m. short presentation.

James B. Seymour

Sept. 9, 1941 – Jan. 31, 2026

James “Jim” Seymour—known as “Jimmy” to longtime friends—was born and raised in San Diego, Calif., the son of Clyde and Sally Seymour. He grew up alongside his brother, Richard, and they remained close throughout their lives.

Jim met the love of his life, Geri, at the beach in the summer of 1962. They married on Nov. 28, 1964, and shared 61 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, friendship, and community.

He was a proud father to his two sons, Brian and David, and a wonderful Papa to his grandchildren—Rachel, Carson, Cade, Ella, and Brandon—who brought him great joy. Jim was steady, supportive, and deeply proud of his family.

Jim earned a civil engineering degree from UCLA in 1964 and spent many years working in construction throughout San Diego. His work included major commercial projects such as Pomerado Hospital, the Towers in Coronado, the U.S. Grant Hotel, the seismic buildings on the UC San Diego campus, and the San Diego Airport. In 1993, Jim and Geri started a real estate appraisal business in Escondido, Calif., where he worked until retiring in 2019, when they moved to Goodyear, Ariz.

Jim enjoyed staying active and loved sports—golf, pickleball, basketball, and skiing at Mammoth Mountain. He also looked forward each year to hiking in the Sierras with his brother Richard, his sons Brian and David, and close friends on their long, demanding annual trek known as the “Assinine Hike.”

Jim was a Christian and lived his faith in everyday ways—through kindness, loyalty, and how he treated others. He was known for his warm presence, gentle nature, easy smile, and great laugh. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Jim is also remembered by extended family members: Mary Seymour, Michelle Seymour, Kitty Seymour, Sydney Seymour, Matthew and Petria Seymour, Judy Bongarzone, Anthony Jenkins, and Tracy Larson.

Church services will be held at Mission Hills Church in San Marcos, Calif., on April 23, 2026. In memory of Jim, donations may be made to the Barrow Neurological Foundation.

Joan N. Sloat

Joan N. Sloat, age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Jan. 23, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1936, in Dixon, Ill., to Lucille and Wilbur Speaker.

Joan was raised in Sterling as the oldest of three sisters. A bright and spirited young woman, she was honored as her high school’s Homecoming Queen and shared her love of music by singing in St. Mary’s Catholic Church choir during her high school years.

She married the love of her life, Kenneth Sloat, and together they raised three children: Christine, Douglas, and Margo. Joan and Ken spent many years living in La Grange, Ill., where Joan dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse at La Grange Hospital. In addition to her nursing career, she was also a Mary Kay beauty consultant, a role she enjoyed for the relationships she built and the confidence she helped inspire in others. Her compassion, work ethic, and steady presence left a lasting impact on both her patients and colleagues.

Above all else, Joan was deeply devoted to her faith and her family. In her free time, she found joy in painting and gardening, pursuits that reflected both her creativity and her patience.

In later years, Joan and Ken moved to Arizona to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Joan embraced life fully at PebbleCreek, where she was an active and cherished member of the community. She participated in the bocce ball league, enjoyed water aerobics, was part of the wine club, played many lively games of canasta with friends, and also served as a Unit 19 representative. She was an enthusiastic member of the Red Hat Society and looked forward to monthly brunches with her “cul-de-sac gals.” Joan loved attending community theatre and concert productions, treasured time spent traveling with her husband and friends, and especially cherished the tradition of annual trips with her sisters.

Joan is survived by her son Doug (Tina) Sloat; her daughter Margo (Peter) Mahoney; her beloved grandchildren Ryan (Renae) Rude, Megan (Scotch) Domingo, Shea Mahoney, and Kendra Mahoney; her cherished great-grandchildren Kayleigh Rude, Blake-Ryan Domingo, and Ronin-Dean Domingo; and her sister Mary Lou (Les) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sloat; her daughter, Christine (Mark) Weaver; and her sister, Janet (Bob) Prescott.

Joan will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for her family. Her warmth, generosity of spirit, and joyful presence will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass celebrating her life and faith was held Feb. 19.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley in Joan’s memory. Donations may be made at hov.org/donate.

James (Jim) Workman

James (Jim) Workman passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, to James and Judye Workman, both of West Texas.

Jim was an only child and lived in several cities in west Texas and in Tulsa, Okla.

He was a bright, energetic, talented gentleman who was a friend to all who knew him. He had an insatiable love for the ocean as exemplified by his love for scuba diving and underwater photography and had a fine collection of underwater artifacts and Japanese glass fishing floats. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and an animal lover. He loved traveling to different countries and photographing people, landscape, and architecture. He enjoyed photographing ShowTime productions and sharing his pictures with the members of the shows. Jim was an optimist who found good in others and leaves a legacy of kindness.

Jim retired from Bristol Myers Squibb after 34 years of devoted service. During his career, he worked primarily in Hawaii with promotions to California, Colorado, Seattle, and eventually Arizona. After retirement, Jim sold new homes here in PebbleCreek, making many friends in the community. His smile and enthusiasm always lit up a room wherever he went. Jim served faithfully in church as a Sunday school teacher for children and enjoyed bringing Bible stories alive with his experiences in life. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which we will remember forever.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Shotzie of 45 years and six children: Ann (Brendan) Coots, JB Workman, Leissa (Karl) Gashler, Aimee (Peter) Early, Tara (Justin) Rubin, and Rachael (Steve) Randall. He leaves 10 grandsons, five granddaughters, and one great-grandson. They will always remember their “Papa” as a source of fun and adventure.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on March 14, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13277 W. Thomas Rd., Goodyear, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.