DAVIS, Lois E. (Dustie), age 70, died January 10, 2000. preceded in death by husband, John Earl. Survived by son, Larry E. (Bonnie) Davis; daughter, Patricia A. (Jeff) Davis-Blasingim; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Davis worked at Hughes from 1952 until 1986 when she retired. She was a staunch member of U.A.W. in Tucson. As per her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hermitage No-KillCat-Shelter. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DOUGLAS, Theodore R. 'Ted', 68, of Tucson, went to be with his Lord on the morning of January 17, 2000. Ted is survived by his loving wife, Verla; children, David (Leigh), Mark (Rita), Susan (Scott Huss); 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Alice (Richard) Best; brother, Clyde (Carol). Ted and Verla married
on April 5, 1953, celebrating their 46th anniversary last year. Ted was a devoted husband, father and friend and will be missed by his loved ones and those whose life he touched daily. Ted was born in San Bernardino, CA on February 23, 1931. He entered the Air Force January 2, 1951 and retired on January 1, 1972 after 21 years of honorable service as an X-Ray Technician. Afterwards, he served an additional 15 years of faithful service with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson, retiring in 1991. A memorial service is scheduled Saturday, January 22, at 10 am at the Rincon Baptist Church, 7500 E. Golf Links Rd. Pastor Edward Vernon is officiating. Contributions can be made to the Rincon Baptist Church Youth Fund, or Building Fund, or the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712, in memory of Ted.
SAMUEL J. FOTI, 83, died January 15, 2000 after valiant battle with respiratory complications caused by a viral infection. A 30 year Army officer who earned degrees from U of Vt. (BS in Chemistry) and Reed College (Masters in Radiobiology), Sam specialized in nuclear medical testing and radiobiology engineering. After retiring, Sam began a second career in Emergency Medical Systems training and operations. A gifted athlete, Sam excelled in tennis as a member of the Senior Army Tennis Team and golf in his younger years, and remained an active golfer to the end. His wife, Eva W. Foti, M.D.; three daughters, Susan Engelken, M.D of KS, Kris Foti, Ph.D. of Tucson and Patsy Foti of OK; two brothers, Joseph Foti of VT and Frank Foti of Fla.; two granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews survive him. He will be missed by family and friends for his unbelievably corny jokes, tall golf tales and generosity of spirit. The family thanks his physician and the dedicated staff of St. Joseph's ICU who cared for Sam in his final hours. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2000 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 S. Camino Pio Decimo. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAWKE, Mayone Ruth Youngs Burns, born in Alma, Michigan, May 1, 1906, died in Tucson, AZ, January 16, 2000. Educated at Kalamazoo College where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Library Science. Mayone worked for both the Tucson Public Library and the Amphi Elementary School District where she was a tireless advocate for children's reading programs and the availability of quality reading material. She helped found and organize the library of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she was a long time member and leader. Mayone served two terms as president of Altrusa International of Tucson, and held the offices of Secretary and Treasurer for Delta Kappa Gamma (The International Honor Society for Women in Education). She was a devoted supporter of the YWCA and a former moderator of the Presbyterian 'Church Women United'. Survivors include nephews, Scott Youngs of Phoenix, and Norman Youngs of Tucson; also her sister-in-law, Charlotte Youngs of Tucson; two stepsons, George Hawke (Mildred) and Francis Hawke (Avonelle), both of Tucson; and many nephews and nieces in Michigan. Memorial service to be held Sunday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Memorial remembrances may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
HOLLAND, Scott D., 39, of Tucson, died January 16, 2000. Father of Jesse S. Holland; son of Harry E. Holland; brother of John E. and Richard A. Holland, all of Tucson; grandson of Vera L. Holland of Columbus, Ohio. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Friday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hedrick House, 1632 E. Hedrick Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Tucson, AZ.
JANET I. HOLM, age 64, of Tucson, Arizona, died on January 12, 2000, after a brief illness. She was a mother, grandmother, homemaker, volunteer and had worked with her husband, a former State Farm Insurance Agent.
Janet was born on July 6, 1935 in Lester Prairie, Minnesota to Clifford and Ella (Halorson) Beise. She had lived in Tucson since 1968, and had previously lived in Greeley, Colorado and Winona, Minnesota.
Janet attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota where she graduated with an Associates Degree. While attending Hamline, Janet was a cheerleader and a member of the women's wresting team. She also met Bill Holm at Hamline University, and they were married
on July 9, 1955. Her husband preceded her in death.
Janet Holm is survived by one son and three daughters, Bill Holm of Scottsdale, Arizona, Susan Bryant of Fostoria, Ohio, Patty Ferrentino and Jean Holm of Tucson; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church PreSchool Scholarship Fund at 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85710.
Memorial Services were held January 17, 2000 at St. Paul's. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
HOOVER, Francis 'Frank' of Tucson, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2000. He was born in Goshen, Indiana on January 20, 1918. Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Waskiewicz. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Lemarr Hoover; his stepsons, Ronald E. Hamann of Santa Rosa, CA, and Harold Hamann Jr. of South Bend, IN; son, Robert Hoover of Storm Lake, Iowa; four brothers, Howard Hoover of Port Charlotte, FL, Ray Hoover of Osceola, IN, Roy Hoover of Sebring, FL, George Hoover of Hopewell, VA; and 12 grandchildren. Frank was a member of the Mason's Lodge 74 as well as the Disabled Veterans of America, Chapter #2. Along with his wife, Mary, he was also a member of Old Pueblo Square Wheeler, #144. Graveside service will be held at South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave., Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Frank by giving a donation to your local American Heart Association. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
KING, Jannie Mae, 82, died January 13, 2000. Sister of Hubert and Buck Cantrell. Cryptside service 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2000 at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20th at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
LAMB, Ruth H., 87, of Tucson, died January 18, 2000. Survived by husband, John C. Lamb; son, John W. (Becky) Lamb of Tucson; granddaughter, Lora Lamb of Indianapolis, IN; and grandson, Kevin J. Lamb of Nashville, TN. Graveside Service, Friday, 11:00 a.m., Evergreen cemetery, with Rev. Cynthia Langston Kirk of St. Mark's United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
LIAKOPULOS, Ana Maria, of Tucson, passed away January 17, 2000. Survived and dearly loved by daughters, Emily (Alfonso) Robles of Hacienda Heights, CA and Helen (Bert) Villanueva of Tucson; She is known as 'Tani' by her grandchildren, Margo (Mario) Stagliano, Bob Robles, Annamarie (Frank) Kalan, Patricia (Carlos) Romero; eight great-grandchildren, Cristina and Gina Stagliano, Alexander and Erik Kalan, Nicholas and Andrea Romero and Melissa, Sherry and River Robles. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jimmy Robles. Born in Mexico, Maria was a kind and loving person who became a friend to everyone she met. She loved people and people loved her. She respected and celebrated the cultural differences in everyone. Prior to moving to Tucson, Maria was a resident of Douglas, AZ where she was the owner of a beauty salon for 25 years and made many friends. She has been a resident of Tucson for 50 years. Maria was a devout Catholic who devoted her life to serving others. She was a member of the following: Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Benedictine Sisters Perpetual Adoration, Legion of Mary, and Third Order of St. Francis. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 20, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Committal to follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery. Maria loved to play the piano and had a beautiful voice. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
MIRANTI, Carmen N., age 69, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2000. A retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal service and a veteran of the United States Navy, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anastasia, who passed away in May of 1999. Carmen is survived by his children, Carmen J. (Trish) Miranti, Diana (Fred) Antrim, Mark, Kathleen, and Louis Miranti, Jo (Ken) Morrison; brother, Anthony Miranti of Scottsdale, AZ; and sister, Karen Fitzgibbons of Foster City, CA; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2000. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2000 with Revered Dale Branson officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PETERSON, Victoria Maria Sandberg, was born in the farming community of Ruthton, Minnesota on May 22, 1910. She was employed by Pepsi Cola and Montgomery Wards in accounting. She married
Ralph L. Peterson in 1947. They and daughter, Maryann, moved to south Texas and then to Tucson in 1951. She passed away on January 10, 2000 as a result of complications from a hip fracture. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph of Tucson; parents, Emma and Ole Sandberg of Ruthton; brother, John O. Sandberg of Tucson; and sister, Clara E. Sandberg of Tucson. In addition to Maryann, she is survived by a granddaughter, Nicolette; sister and brother-in-law, Isabelle and William Matus of Benson, Minnesota; sisterin-law, Elsie Sandberg of Tucson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 4:00 in the Recreation Center of Crescent Manor officiated by Rev. James Lundeen of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Interment in Minnesota will be at a later date.
PRESTON, Lottie Doolin, 101, of Tucson, died January 17, 2000. Born March 4, 1898 in Lancaster, Kentucky. Survived by four sons, John Wesley of Tucson, Collis O'Neal of Williamston, North Carolina, Walter of Covington, KY, Sampson of Tucson; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren. Services to be conducted by President Lloyd Gardner, Tucson West Stake Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Thursday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary. Interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile.
SLINGERLAND, Ruby Mae, 75, died January 15, 2000. preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Slingerland. Mother of Bobby Wayne (Janis) Carney, Patricia Jackson all of Nashville, TN and Howard (Christy) Carney of Whites Creek, TN; sister of Don Gafford of Biloxi, MS and Eloise Gafford of Quail Valley, CA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at L.D.S. Avra Valley Ward Chapel, 13450 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ, with Jerry Gwin conducting. Burial in LDS cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
SZYMANSKI, Anthony F. III, 'Tony' 38, passed away January 15, 2000. Survived by parents, Anthony F. and Dorothy I. Szymanski; brothers, John and Robert; sisters, Lois Soukup and Cynthia Szymanski; six nieces and five nephews. He was loved and will be missed by many. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 20, 2000 at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
WHEELER, Florence Edna (Frye), 86, born to Edward and Cora Wheeler on March 28, 1913 in Youngwood, PA, passed into heaven on January 15, 2000.
preceded in death by parents; 12 siblings; husband of 43 years, William F. Wheeler (1975); and granddaughter, Dana M. Porr (1986). Florence had lived in Tucson since 1971.
Florence is survived by son, James W. (Virginia) Wheeler and daughter, Billie L. (Charles) Donohue, all of Tucson; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly (William) Comeau, William Wheeler, James (Sheila) Wheeler, Milene Wheeler, Peter Wheeler, Kathleen Porr, Stephanie (Bob) Bell, William (Amber) Porr, Sean Porr, all of Tucson, and Thomas Porr, Jr. of Auburn, N.Y.; 11 great grandchildren, Jackie Comeau, Steven Wheeler, Logan Wheeler, Brittany Wheeler, Alyxandria Bell, Morgann Bell, Rebel Bell, Kayla Porr, Ryan Porr, Cheyenne Porr, all of Tucson, and Gilbert Porr of N.Y.C., N.Y.; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rest well with God, Grmaw!
YOUNGGREN, Beth, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2000 at the Carondelet Hospice Center in Tucson, Arizona. She was 82 years old. Born in Exeland, Wisconsin on April 29, 1917, she has lived in Tucson for the past 40 years. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 60 years, Dr. Newell Younggren; her two sons, Steve and Jeff, and their spouses and children, Emily Zola, a foster daughter, her children as well as many relatives and friends. Memorial service is on Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, Arizona (326-4343). In lieu of flowers, friends and family may contribute to their favorite charity.
RAYMOND MCGRAW YOUNG, 70, of Tucson, passed away on January 17, 2000. Survivors include his children, Wes (Holly) Young of Concord, NC, Lori (Michael) Vander Maten of Phoenix, AZ, Robin (Scott) Motherhead of Fountain Valley, CA; grandchildren, Jennifer and Phillip Young, Kailee and Erin Vander Maten, Katherine and Michael Motherhead; brothers, Rob Roy and Eddie; sisters, Betsy, Loretta, Judy, Carolyn, and Kathy, plus his friend and companion, Opal Anderson. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Young. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Thursday, January 20, 2000 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Manor Baptist Church, 433 W. Lerdo Rd., Friday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. 'We would like to thank the staff and nurses of the ICU at St. Mary's Hospital for your kindness to our father and to us.'
OSCAR O. ZACHARIAS - Born April 24, 1931, passed away January 17, 2000 following a courageous fight with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Betty; eldest daughter, Emilia Stwora and two granddaughters, Korrine (16) and Robin (13); youngest daughter, Maria Dennington and grandson, Justin Tilley (14). He is also survived by his stepdaughter and husband, Joanne and Gary Allen and their sons, Jon, Berkie and Ryan and a great-granddaughter, Audrey; stepson, William Feurstock and his precious kitties that he loved so much, Buck and Baby. Oscar began working for American Airlines in 1955 and retired as Ground Service Fuel Crew Chief after 38 1/2 years of service. He received numerous awards throughout the years from American Airlines for his perfect attendance. He was a member of American Airlines Retirees Vanguards. He leaves behind many fellow airline employee friends, retired and actively working. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of you who came to visit 'Zach' and for your kind support. Special thanks to Carondelet Hospice and Chaplain Norm Stephenson. Oscar will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, gentle loving dad and grandpa and friend to all that knew him. His special sense of humor and wit will never be forgotten. You are with the angels now, free of pain. We love you always. A Memorial Service will be held on January 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Copper Country Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, 1616 E. Bantam, Tucson, AZ 85706 (889-6783). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Oscar to the Tucson Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
