ARIZONA (KFSN) -- 73-year-old Anita Johnson and Max Nicklas were part of the same Bible study group.
The two adopted a local family and often helped them out with groceries and home repairs.
Recently, Johnson helped fundraise to get the family a new stove and was there Thursday when it was delivered.
Fire investigators believe there was a leak in the old propane stove causing a large pool of gas collected in the home.
The gas ignited and the house blew up killing Johnson and injuring two Spencer's appliance workers.
Woman dead after home exploded in Arizona
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