Ada Alchesay Bahlen

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” ( Isaiah 40:31)

Ada Alchesay Bahlen, known to many as “Molly,” has run her race in this world we call life, but danced into her heavenly home on October 12, 2020 in Show Low, AZ, while surrounded by her children, her loving husband of 51 years and many family members.

Molly was 74 years old, a lifelong resident of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, residing in the community of Cradleboard.

She was a homemaker, enjoyed spending time with her husband Donald, and was a member of the Northfork Miracle Church.  Molly was a strong woman who held onto her belief in God.  She often traveled to different homes across the reservation to offer her encouragement and prayers for the people.  She would be asked to stand in the gap and offer her prayers for those who needed them.  Molly loved music and she loved dancing.

Molly leaves behind 8 children; Verna James Bush, Verlinda James Lee, Lucille Bahlen, Lorraine Bahlen Tsebayetseh, Darrell Bahlen, Doreen Bahlen, Darren Bahlen, Etheline Tortice Cosen and Norma Ethelbah Case.  Molly had so much love to give and had room in her heart to welcome more children into her home, as she became a mother to Rezona Kane, Hedy Bread, Celta Early, Erna Murphy & Marilyn Peaches. She was honored to accept three God-daughters into her home; Sheree James, Carla Pailzote Goseyun and Alexus Goseyun.  Molly’s siblings are:  Wesley Alchesay, Lorita Gregg and Cassandra Alchesay.

Molly’s home-going service will be held, with a viewing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Owens Livingston Mortuary, 320 N. 9th St,  Show Low, Arizona from 3:00-4:00pm.  Her burial services will be on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Whiteriver Cemetery in Whiteriver, Arizona, starting at 1:00 pm.