Fern Hovland, 86, of Peoria, AZ passed away March 24, 2012. Fern was born in Archer City, Texas. She moved to Arizona in 1971 from Washington and was a retired secretary. Her husband Clarence preceded her in death. Survivors include her nephew Kenneth Hovland. Visitation will be 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside services will follow at 10:30 am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ.