McCORT, Juanita M., 70, of Tucson, died January 14, 2000. Born August 16, 1929 in Sutton, West Virginia. Survived by husband, Donald McCort of Tucson; daughter, Karon Jury of Battle Mountain, NV; son, Jim McCort of Tucson; sister, Gathel Barnett of Sutton, West Virginia; grandchildren, Noliena Frazier, Nathan Frazier, Donald McCort, Donnita Purt; great-grandchild, Frank Delgado. Friends may call Monday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile
MOLLENKOPF, Vivian C., 77, died January 15, 2000. Survived by daughter, Sonia (Edward) Bracamonte; grandchildren, Varina (Jeff) Nielson and David (Kammy) Bracamonte; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Sierra Bracamonte and Brian Nielson; sister, Virginia Bursch of Titusville, FL. Vivian has been a resident of Tucson for the past 41 years. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call one hour prior to the Service. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contribution may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732; or the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona, 311 West McNair Street, Chandler, AZ 85224.
OAKES, Arthur R., 70, died January 9, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
OLSON, Arthur L., 64, passed away January 13, 2000 following an eight year courageous fight against cancer. He was born November 25, 1935 in Great Falls, MT. preceded in death by his parents, Art and Mable Olson and brother, John Olson. Survived by wife of 43 years, Coralee; children, Leandra Olson-Zellar (George), Mark Olson, Coleen Olson, all of Tucson, and Keith Olson (Mary) of Chandler; and grandchildren, Aaron, Brian, Natalie and Hannah; brother, Ed Olson (Penny); sister-in-law Marilyn Olson; five nieces and one nephew, all from Montana. He was a graduate of Highwood High School in Highwood, MT. Upon discharge from the Navy, he began his apprenticeship as an electrician in Great Falls. This trade started Art's travels in search of the next big job. He hung up his tools as a member of the IBEW Local 570 in 1995. For the last several years he enjoyed doing volunteer work at the VA Hospital. We want to thank his physicians and staff and all his friends for laughing along with him and his sense of humor. Donations may be made in Art's memory to The American Cancer Society at 1636 N. Swan, Tucson, AZ 85712 or the Voluntary Services, The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System at 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723. Memorial Services will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 400 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ on Tuesday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m.
ROGERS, Frederick Monroe, 85, died January 14, 2000. Survived by his wife, Marjorie; son, Frederick N. (Sheillah) Rogers; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters. Frederick served with the U.S. Air Force as a Chaplain and a Minister with the United Methodist Church. Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
TOAL, Wilma L., 76, of Marana, AZ, died January 15, 2000. Survived by daughters, Nancy Toal, JoAnne Thurman; grandson, Joe Toal, Michael Thurman, Matt Thurman; great-grandson, Tyler Thurman; brother, John Ludgate; sister, Leona Stephens. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2000. Graveside Services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Hope cemetery.
TRIMMER, Charles C., 84, died January 10, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
VENABLE, Paul D., 83, died January 8, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
WENTZ, Ray E., 85, of Tucson, passed away January 14, 2000. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Maurine and family: daughter, Carol Wentz, grandchildren, Dale (Robin) Slaughter and Lisa Slaughter; daughter, Anne Hawk, granddaughter, Andrea Hawk; daughter Linda (Rick) Logan, grandchildren, Don Barnes, Jamie (Stephen) Morris and Jennifer Coffee; with ten great-grandchildren, Kendra, Dalton, Racheal, Amanda, Gabrielle, Harley, Brooklyn, Brendon, Kyle, and Jasmine. Also nieces, Darlene (Mike) Depietro, Kathryn (James) Burnette, Helen (Bob) Cooke, Patsy (Don) Crockett, Virginia Cermak, Marie (Junior) Hulsey, Judy (Lynn) Livingston; nephews, Pat (Jacque) Tucker, Mike Tucker, Paul Genzer, Bud (Cleona) Genzer; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; two sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law. Ray was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 25, 1914 and moved to Arizona in 1930. He married
Maurine Hitt on July 29, 1939 and celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1999. He farmed cotton in Marana for over 27 years, belonged to the Elks Lodge and was also a Kiwanis member. Friends may call Tuesday, January 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Services Wednesday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile.
ADAMS, Levi J. 'Pinky' 84, died January 12, 2000. Pinky was a longtime Tucsonan and aviation mechanic. Born May 23, 1915 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He came to Tucson in 1942 to weld the water pipes for Ryan Air Field being built as a training air field for pilots in World War II. He was a kind person who helped everyone he ever knew who needed a hand. His daughter, Ruby Ann Barnette; son-in-law, William; granddaughter, Geri Nichols (Bill); and three grandchildren survive him. He also helped to raise his stepchildren, Terry Madden (Donna), Nancy Drumheller, Bob Madden, Lloyd Madden, Pat Madden, and their children (locally Cindy Lough and Chris Madden). He leaves two sisters, Jewel Hill of Oxnard, California and Ann Adams of Mountainburg, Arkansas. No services are planned.
ADELMAN, Paula, 82, died January 15, 2000. Survived by Mark (Joan) Adelman, Roy (Connie) Adelman and Don (Diane) Adelman; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gwen Kalmus and Syd Finkel. preceded in death by husband, Jack Adelman. A resident of Tucson for over 45 years. A bookkeeper and homemaker. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan, Ste. #151, Tucson 85712, in memory of Paula.
GAGNER, Frederick W., 79, originally of Dover, N.H., died January 10, 2000 in Glendale, Arizona. He was a retired Army major and had been living in Arizona since 1976. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Ann Elizabeth Hayden; and one grandchild, Gregory. A private family service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Brown's Colonial Mortuary, Phoenix. Contributions: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 13 Hale Street, Dover, N.H. 03820.
HODGES, Charlotte, 78, of Tucson, AZ, died at 12:50 a.m. January 14, 2000. Survived by seven children, 19 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. Graveside Services will be held 3:00 p.m., January 19, 2000 at Cochise Garden of Rest, Benson, AZ.
LANGFORD, Raymond, 52, of Tucson, passed away January 11, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Karen; niece, Stephanie Felicia Warren; grandnephew, Michael Devron Hunter; and many relatives in California. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge at Speedway, Tuesday, January 18, 2000 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 31st Street and Park Ave. Interment South Lawn cemetery.
PYLE, Patricia A., daughter of the late Adrian and Eleanor Irwin Pyle, died unexpectedly on January 15, 2000. Born in New Jersey, May 9, 1947.
Despite fighting serious mental illness most of her life, she was an alert and intelligent woman with a delightful sense of humor. She will be missed by her friends; her first cousins in New Jersey and Missouri; her care managers at Options For Aging, Inc., and her dedicated care giver, Betty Marsee. Burial arrangements incomplete at this time.
REID, Ralph H., 85, passed away January 14, 2000. Survived by two children, Glen Reid and Lynn Baker; and his four grandchildren, Lori Blew, Samantha Reid, Scott Reid, and Alyssa Baker. He had many hobbies. No services were held.
RYAN, Patria K., 82, died January 15, 2000. Mother of Sherry Largey of Tucson, AZ, Patty Griffin of Valrico, FL, Joseph K. Ryan, Jr. of Lafayette, LA, and Michael K. Ryan of Dayton, TX; six grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph K. Ryan. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and a great friend to all who knew her. She will be missed by all. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. The family suggests donations in Patria's name be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 311 W. McNair Street, Chandler, AZ 85224 or the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SEARS, Russell 'Pops' 94, a retired Postal Clerk of East Orange, New Jersey before moving to Tucson in 1973, passed away January 14, 2000. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Lyda Sears on February 26, 1998. He is survived by his two adopted daughters, Cleola (Louis) Ravenell, Elizabeth (Paul) Richardson, all of Tucson; brother-in-law, Joseph (Virginia) Jackson of New Jersey; friends, George (Ann) Ravenell and the Ravenell family. Graveside Services will be held at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2000 with a visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road.
STEED, Robert Merideth, 70, an Electrician of Silver City, N.M. lost the battle with cancer and went home to be with his Lord, January 15, 2000. The family received friends Monday, January 17, 2000 at Bright Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 25th & Swan Street, Silver City, NM. Interment with military honors will be in Ft. Bayard National cemetery.
Mr. Steed was born July 28, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of Harry Montford Steed and Sylvia Gayle Merideth Steed. Mr. Steed married
Ladonna 'Dottie Moon' December 30, 1981 in Bayard, NM. He is survived by his wife, Ladonna; one son, Danny Steed of Philcampbell, AL; one daughter, Ruby O. Florey of Cle Elm, WA; two stepsons, Michael F. Moon of Tucson, AZ, David L. Moon of Santa Maria, CA; one stepdaughter, Janie R. Henson and her husband, Steven of Springerville, AZ; one foster daughter, Debbie Lynn Mersser and her husband, Randy of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Richard E. Steed of Silver City; 10 grandchildren, Susan McKee and her husband, Donald of Philcampbell, AL, Phillip Hodson, Timmi Hodson, Elsey Hodson, Curtis Hodson all of Cle Elm, WA, Glen Moon and his wife, DeAnn of Navasota, TX, Clay Moon of Seattle, WA, Brent Lee Moon of Las Vegas, NV, Cheyenne Greenwood and her husband, Willie of Springerville and Dakota Henson; two foster grandchildren, Chad Lee Marcum of Columbus, OH and Jimmy Ray Marcum also of Columbus, OH: four great-grandchildren, Ashley McKee, Daniel McKee, Stephanie McKee all of Philcampbell, AL and Cheyille Renna Greenwood of Springerville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bobby Steed; two sisters, Mary Sleger and Marie Wycuff.
He attended elementary school in Akron and graduated from high school in Columbus, Ohio. He studied electrical engineering at Ohio State University. He entered the United States Army in 1946 and spent most of his duty between Sandia Base and Kirtland field in Albuquerque and Las Alamos, New Mexico. He was with the Manhattan Project as a military policeman. After his time in the service he returned to his home state of Ohio, touching base with family and friends where he had fond memories of cousins and a farm in the hills of the little town of Fresno, Ohio. Never forgetting the love for the west, he returned and lived most of his adult life in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. He attended Eastern Arizona College and received a certificate of proficiency of Electrical Engineering, which was his trade. After meeting his present wife, while in Tucson, AZ and their retiring, they returned to Silver City in 1986 and bought their first home. They made Silver City their permanent residence in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion Post 18 and the Messiah Lutheran Church.
After moving to Silver City he renovated several homes and loved working with his hands. His quality and craftsmanship excelled. He loved collecting antiques and making sure they were in good working order. He enjoyed the laid back lifestyle of this small town, his children and stepchildren, but most of all he loved his church (Messiah Lutheran LSMS) and the Lord. The Lord granted him his last wishes, to see his 70th birthday, to celebrate his 18th wedding anniversary, to see the year 2000 and to take an Amtrack train ride. Three were granted and the fourth God took care of, as he was on the Amtrack to heaven.
He was an unforgettable man, who was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 18 years, and his children, and the fulfillment of his promise to his stepchildren, that he was a good and faithful husband to their mother. Friends from east to west will sadly miss him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30329 or The Messiah Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 401 Silver City, NM 88062.
Bright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ADAMS, Levi J. 'Pinky' 84, died January 12, 2000. Pinky was a longtime Tucsonan and aviation mechanic. Born May 23, 1915 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He came to Tucson in 1942 to weld the water pipes for Ryan Air Field being built as a training air field for pilots in World War II. He was a kind person who helped everyone he ever knew who needed a hand. His daughter, Ruby Ann Barnette; son-in-law, William; granddaughter, Geri Nichols (Bill); and three grandchildren survive him. He also helped to raise his stepchildren, Terry Madden (Donna), Nancy Drumheller, Bob Madden, Lloyd Madden, Pat Madden, and their children (locally Cindy Lough and Chris Madden). He leaves two sisters, Jewel Hill of Oxnard, California and Ann Adams of Mountainburg, Arkansas. No services are planned.
ALVAREZ, Engracia, 67, of Tucson, died Saturday, January 15, 2000. She is survived by her sister, Maria J. Alvarez; brothers, Encarnacion, Celedonio Alvarez, Pedro Alvarez; and many nieces and nephews. An all night wake will begin at 4:00 p.m., with recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2000 at Cristo Rey Church, 4821 W. Calle Vicam. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will follow at Monte Calvario cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
