Marcia Rae (Trunkey) McHaney was born December 18, 1939 to Neil and Nora Trunkey in Waterloo, Iowa. She began her career as a bank teller in Iowa. After wintering in Arizona with her parents for several years, she moved to Phoenix and began working at The Arizona Bank in 1964. She then worked as an EMT and receptionist in the Emergency Departments at John C. Lincoln Hospital and Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the bakery and floral departments at Safeway. She was also active in service at Christ Church Lutheran as a kitchen helper for Celebrate Recovery, a ministry very near and dear to her heart. She is preceded in death by her sister Maxine and Maxine’s son Joel. She is survived by her daughter Michelle (McHaney) Robinson and Michelle’s husband Robbie, her grandchildren Sarah, Taylor, and Wayne. Her brother Charles ‘Chuck’ Trunkey and his sons Adam and Christopher Trunkey and their families and John Pearson (Maxine’s son) and his family. We love you mom and grandma, thank you for always being there for us. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to one of Marcia’s favorite ministries: Celebrate Recovery, Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Peter Vann
I remember Marcia as one of the shining beacons at the Baptist for a long time. She always had a kind word and a smile for you! I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences and sympathy to Michelle and the rest of Marcia’s family. Remember the good times always . . .
Chris and Myna Owens
What a beautiful spirit Marcia was while she was on this earth…God truly showed His love for us by allowing us to be blessed with such a beautiful woman in our lives!
Bob and Linda Nixon
Deepest sympathies as you mourn the death of Marcia. My fondest memories of Marcia are at C.R. Always looked forward to being with her there-no matter how hard either she or I had worked or how we felt she always had a kind word and a warm and happy spirit-how wonderful. I most remebewr that many times even after saying good night at CR, I would walk her to her car and we would talk, often for long periods of time. What a strong and firm faith she had. I knew that many times she wasn’t feeling well, but her faith came through-always taking things in stride and bold to say that she that she was in God’s care. May God give you peace and strenth as you go on without her physically with you. When the tears and sadness come, know that she is in the best place possible and remember (and always cherish) the good times.Call on the Lord for strength.
I thank God for hthe opportunity to have known Marcia, and also for getting to know you through her.
May God’s peace and love surround you.
Bob and Linda Nixon
Deepest sympathies as you mourn the death of Marcia. My fondest memories of Marcia are at C.R. Always looked forward to being with her there-no matter how hard either she or I had worked or how we felt she always had a kind word and a warm and happy spirit-how wonderful. I most remember that many times even after saying good night at CR, I would walk her to her car and we would talk, often for long periods of time. What a strong and firm faith she had. I knew that many times she wasn’t feeling well, but her faith came through-always taking things in stride and bold to say that she that she was in God’s care. May God give you peace and strength as you go on without her physically with you. When the tears and sadness come, know that she is in the best place possible place-that she has claimed the victory- and remember (and always cherish) the good times.Call on the Lord for strength.
I thank God for the opportunity to have known Marcia, and also for getting to know you through her.
May God’s peace and love surround you.
Jody Pawloski
I consider it a privilege to have known Marcia. God blessed her with a beautiful daughter and a loving family. I enjoyed seeing her smiling face and listening to her kind words. May God keep His loving arms around her family during their time of sorrow and let us rejoice in the fact that she is with her Heavenly Father,
I really love you,
Jody Pawloski
Michelle and Elmer Waddell
Dearest Michelle and family, Elmer and I were deeply sadden after hearing the news your dear mother had passed away. She was always a dear friend and neighbor to our family. She is in heaven now and resting with our Lord
God bless you all, sincerely, Michelle