Bateman, Maurice B. A loving husband and father who dedicated his life to serving others died March 24 at his home in Mesa. He was 86, born on May 29, 1927, in Alpine, Utah, to Frank and Erma Bateman. He lived there until he joined the Army, serving in the Air Corps during World War II. He earned his BS at BYU, where he met his wife, Arlene Shepherd. They were happily married for 63 years. After earning a master's degree, he moved to Arizona in 1950. A year later, he became Mesa's Parks and Recreation Director, garnering many awards and honors. He retired after 32 years, taking only one sick day his entire career. He was an avid golfer and made great use of his retirement gift, a lifetime pass to Dobson Ranch Golf Course, which he helped develop. He was active in the Rotary Club for many years. Maurice was an avid traveler, and with his wife explored most of the world. A lifelong member of the LDS Church, he held many leadership positions, including Mesa 25th Ward Bishop, and Mission President in Johannesburg, South Africa. He and his wife for many years produced the popular Easter pageant at the Mesa LDS temple. They have always been active in their community and devoted patrons of the arts. Maurice is survived by his wife, Arlene. They have six children: Kathryn Nunes (Robert); Craig Martin (deceased); Paul Tracey; Maren Showkeir (Jamie); Julianne Kravetz (David); and Laura Boelter (Richard). They also have 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Gwen Kotsiopolus; and was preceded in death by his siblings, Thayne, Dean, and Cleone Turner. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the LDS 25th Ward, 848 N. Westwood. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. McDonald, and two hours prior to the service. 
Grandpa Great with Austin and Tyson! I have always loved this pictures wish you could seegrandpa better but these two boys had so much fun riding with grandpa great and touching the buttons. It was taking at Disneyland......which was an awesome family trip
This is Grandpa and Grandma at Tyson's 5th Birthday!! We love them both so much and miss both of them.
This is a picture from his funeral (taken by Marissa one of Matt's cousin's). The five that are sitting are his kids.....Matt's mom is in the middle. It was so nice that Matt was able to go out and be there with his family. He was also glad to see his grandma and get to visit with her.
