Robert Herford Beale, Jr.
In Loving Memory
passed away on February 20, 2000. Bob was born on August 18, 1916 in Herington, Kansas to Chester Isabel Gray and Robert H. Beale, and in 1962 came to live in Tucson. He is predeceased by two sisters and a brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Beale of 57 years; a nephew, James Copass; a niece, Jane Copass both of Boston Massachusetts. Bob was a graduate of Oklahoma State University in 1940, and an alumni of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Bob served with the United States Army's 333rd Engineer Corp during WWII. He was a member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder and Clerk of Session. Cremation will be followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at the church, 3809 E. 3rd Street. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Diabetes Association, The American Cancer Society, or St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. Arrangement by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
Margaret L. Buitimea, 77, born on September 6, 1922 passed on to our Lord February 24, 2000. Survived by her husband, Luis; daughters, Margaret (Antonio, Sr.) Jaimez, Eloisa Garcia, Elena (Angel) Hernandez, Judy Maldonado; grandchildren, Antonio, Jr. (Lizanne), Ernesto (Ernestina) Garcia, Roberto (Carmen) Valenzula, Sonia (Steven) Alvarez, Alva (Daniel) Obregon, Jesus Jaimez, Richardo Castaneda, Andres Castaneda, Leticia Castaneda, Alejandrina Castaneda, Charlotte Maldonado; 16 great-grandchildren. All night vigil starting at 4:00 p.m Tue., February 29 at St. Nicholas Indian Center, 349 W 31st St. Rosary at 7:00. Mass will be held at 10am on Wed, March 1, 2000 at San Xavier del Bac Mission. Interment will follow at San Xavier cemetery. She will live in our memory, our hearts and our thoughts forever. We are blessed to have had her as our wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a beautiful person and will be deeply missed.
FURST, Jane D., 81, Died: February 24, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME (888-1111)
GOWEN, Bertha, born March 16, 1920 in Wise County, Texas, died Saturday, February 26, 2000. Loving wife of Kenneth Gowen; beloved mother of Jerry Quinn; brother, Harvel Phillips; and will be greatly missed by her numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. A graveside farewell will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, University Chapel.
GRAB, Helen, 81 of Tucson, Died February 26, 2000. Mother of Jeannie Brown, Donna Burris, Neil Grab, Conrad Grab, and Wayne grab all of Tucson; 9 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Holy Hope cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, February 29, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, 3435 N. 1st Avenue. (888-1111)
GRIGG, Vernon C., Jr., 64, Died: February 18, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME (888-1111)
KANNIER, Kelmar K., 87 died: February 20, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
ODELL, Archible, 79, Died: February 18, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME (888-1111)
JOHN KINGSTON SMALLHOUSE, age 63, passed away at Northwest Hospital February 20, 2000 following a brief illness. Born in Tucson November 4, 1936, he graduated from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona, later succeeding his father at the Carlink Ranch in Redington, Arizona. He remained in ranching throughout his life improving the Carlink, founded by his great-grandfather in 1883.
Mr. Smallhouse was involved in conser- vation and water management, especially in the San Pedro River area east of Tucson. He played an active role in many legislative measures that helped advance agriculture and range management in Arizona, strengthening these industries while at the same time promoting environmentally sound solutions for the future. He played a leadership role in the Redington Conser- vation District and was dedicated to the advancement of long term range manage- ment practices in southern Arizona. He was a devoted husband and father and dedicated his life to his family and the Carlink Ranch.
Mr. Smallhouse is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary G. Smallhouse; their children, Elizabeth Smallhouse Gay and her husband, Lowery Gay of Scottsdale, AZ; and Andrew Smallhouse and his wife, Stefanie of Redington, AZ; and his brother, Charles S. Smallhouse of Oracle, AZ.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. The family asks that no flowers be sent andthat donations instead be given in Mr. Smallhouse's name to Tucson Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Victor J. Tronolone died February 25, 2000. Born in Village of San Fele, Province of Potenza, Italy, December 20, 1900. Victor came to the United States with his mother and two brothers and one sister to rejoin his father and one brother and one sister. In later years one sister and two brothers rounded out this family. In Victor's early years spent in Hoboken, New Jersey, he shined shoes to help out with the family. As a youngster he was a pugilist, fighting under the name of 'Young Victor'. The early years after grammer school, he taught himself to be a bookkeeper. He worked for a number of meatpacking firms in New York City, among them was Wilson and Company. He met and married
Hazel Ackerman and had two sons, Victor and Robert. After the days with Wilson and Company he became partners with a childhood chum, Rocco Gratale, in a trucking company in Hoboken, New Jersey. During that time he became the owner of a professional basketball team, The Jersey Reds. This was when professional basketball was in in its infancy. In later years in Tucson, whenever speaking about the old days, he used to delight in telling that he paid his star player the sum of $35.00 per game. Because his wife, Hazel, had contracted Asthma, doctors recommended a dry climate so the family moved to Albuquerque, NM. He was unable to find a position in Albuquerque so they moved back East and settled in a small town North of New York City, Highland, New York. He bought a cold storage plant in Highland. He did very well with this plant and became very popular with the people in the area. They wanted him to run for mayor. The cold climate did not agree with his wife so the family moved West again, this time to Tucson, Arizona. The year was 1943. He was able to find a position as an accountant and was successful at it and then went on to establish his own firm where he 'did the books' for a number of restaurants, motels and other businesses over the years. He has made many friends in the Ol Pueblo. He is survived by two sons, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1st, 2000, at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Interment will be private. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
Robert Herford Beale, Jr. - passed away on February 20, 2000. Bob was born on August 18, 1916 in Herington, Kansas to Chester Isabel Gray and Robert H. Beale, and in 1962 came to live in Tucson. He is predeceased by two sisters and a brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Beale of 57 years; a nephew, James Copass; a niece, Jane Copass both of Boston Massachusetts. Bob was a graduate of Oklahoma State University in 1940, and an alumni of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Bob served with the United States Army's 333rd Engineer Corp during WWII. He was a member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder and Clerk of Session. Cremation will be followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at the church, 3809 E. 3rd Street. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Diabetes Association, The American Cancer Society, or St. Marks Presbyterian Church. Arrangement by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
BECKMAN, Irene Marie, beloved wife of 67 years, passed away on February 26, 2000. She is survived by her husband, LTC. Charles Beckman, USA RET; her son, Charles E. Beckman of Ashland City, TN; daughter, Diane I. Fusco of Tucson; brother, Edward Bonnie of Staten Island, NY; niece, Elizabeth Wells of New York, NY; 5 grand children; and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangement by Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd Street and Swan Road.
BEDSAUL, Margaret Ann 'Marge', entered eternal life on February 26, 2000. She is survived by her husband of over 45 years, Del Bedsaul; daughters, Dawn (Ron) Butler, Melody (Vincent) Padilla, Tonya (Daniel) Hicks; grandchildren, Westin and Chase Hicks and Chloe Padilla. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Arizona, 2819 Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
BENJAMIN, Anna E., 79, of Tucson, died February 27, 2000. Survived by husband, David S.; three children, one brother, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Chapel Services Wednesday 9:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BIRD, Barbara Jean, 70, of Tucson, died February 26, 2000 after a lengthy illness with leukemia. Born August 14, 1929 to Robert and Gladys Mconnell Geary. Survived by her beloved husband, Cecil; her children, Sandra Ward of Tucson, Eric Bird of Tucson, Craig Bird (Vicky) of Atlanta, Kristi Towers (Mike) of Phoenix, Kevin Bird (Roberta) of El Centro, and Kim Bird of Tucson; grandchildren, Charity, Casey, Carey Jean, Sarah, Tabatha, Jonathon, Ashley, Brett, Kristina; brother, Frank Geary (Ruth); sisters, Peggy Nevins (Jerry) and Shirley Defriece (John). Attended college in California and Kansas, was a stewardess with Trans World Airlines. Volunteer and community services including: Boys and Girls Scouts, Republican Party, served on the Citizens Advisory Board of Southern Arizona Mental Health. Member of the Hidden Valley Garden Club, Friends of the Public Library and charter member of Tohono Chul Park. Memorial Services to be held Tuesday, February 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, she has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
DALKOFF, Lilia S., 70, of Tucson, died February 28, 2000. Survived by husband, Seymour; children, Larry of Tucson, Malcolm (Selma) of Wilmette, IL, Julie (Tom) Lepa of Tucson and Enid of Los Angeles, CA: grandchildren, Anna and Eva Lepa of Tucson and Amy and Jeremy Dalkoff of Wilmette. Graveside Services Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen cemetery with Rabbi Robert Eisen and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to TMC Foundation, TMC Hospice Fund, Staff Education, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 or The Quad City Botanical Gardens, Rock Island, IL in Lilia's memory. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
ERMELINDA BEJARANO FERNANDEZ, died February 25, 2000 in Tucson. She is preceded in death by son, Luis Fernandez. Survived by sons, Frank Fernandez, Sergio (Thelma) Guayante; daughters, Josephine Fernandez, Frances Alarcon, Linda Palafox, Gloria (Bob) Perry, Toni Fernandez, Blanca Fernandez and Ana Sylvia Uriostegui; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Nunez, Rachel Vizcaino, Lily Allison; and brother, Oscar Bejarano. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave., at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carondelet St. Mary's Hospice. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 790-6388.
GRAB, Helen, 81 of Tucson, Died February 26, 2000. Mother of Jeannie Brown, Donna Burris, Neil Grab, Conrad Grab, and Wayne grab all of Tucson; 9 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Holy Hope cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, February 29, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, 3435 N. 1st Avenue. (888-1111)
J. JAMES MURPHY, ESQ., 84, died on Sunday, February 27, 2000. The oldest of nine, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Tom, Bob, Mae and Margie. Survived by his loving wife of 29 years Laura Lopez Murphy; his sister, Eileen Vrklan (Nicholas, deceased) of Whittier, CA; brothers Terrence (Mary) of Ocean City, MD; Gene (Katy, deceased) of Harrisburg, PA; and Martin (Helga) of Salinas, CA. and many, many nieces and nephews. Jim was born in Mayfield, PA on July 31, 1915 and grew up in Archbald, PA while attending local schools, graduating from Johnson Trade School in Scranton as Valedictorian at the age of 17. During his schooling, he pursued an interest in music, encouraged and tutored by his dad, the late James A. Murphy, and played trumpet and trombone in local bands. After one year's service in he Civilian Conservation Corps, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to the band on the Carrier U.S.S. Saratoga. Jim was later transferred to the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. Houston to be first trombone of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's band when the President journeyed from San Diego south to the Galapagos Islands and then north to Charleston, SC., eventually ending the long trip at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. After four years in the Navy, Jim remained in the West Coast, pursuing his musical career and free lancing until he became a member of the Skinnay Ennis' Band, playing for the Bob Hope Show and traveling with the band in the off season. Jim was then drafted into the Army, where he served until July, 1941. Right after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served until the end of the war. He then became first trombone of the KHJ Radio Station Mutual Network Staff Orchestra under the leadership of Harry Zimmerman. When the station no longer maintained a staff orchestra, he went back to free lancing and played a stint with Les Brown. In 1950, Jim fulfilled his desire to attend college and did so at the University of Arizona under the G.I. Bill, while continuing to play on weekends and special occasions for the Wayne Webb Orchestra and Louis Leon Orchestra and others. While in college, Jim met and dated his future wife, Laura, but they did not marry until 1970 – an only marriage for both. Jim got his B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1953 and went to work in Venezuela with the Creole Petroleum Corporation – a subsidiary of Standard Oil – as a cost analyst. He came back to the U.S. in 1955 and worked his way through law school, graduating from the Univ. of AZ School of Law in 1960, at the age of 45, and practiced law until his retirement. He was appointed Magistrate of the City of South Tucson in 1974 and served in that capacity eight-and-one-half years, while maintaining his law practice, retiring from his practice in 1979 and from the bench in 1982. A practicing Catholic all his life, Jim was ordained as a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Tucson in 1977 by Bishop Francis Green, who assigned him to St. Monica Parish as regular deacon and the Marriage Tribunal, first and an advocate and later as defender of the bond. Jim was a just, generous, compassionate, friendly man known for his kindness, courtesy and integrity. He will be greatly missed by his wife for whom he was the center of her world, and by his many friends and acquaintances. Services will be as follows: Deacon John Garcia will lead the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, 204 S. Stone Ave. The Mass of the Resurrection will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone, with the Vicar General, the Rev. Van A. Wagner, a dear friend, as main celebrant. Memorial gifts may be made to Casa de los Ninos Crisis Center, 1101 N. 4th St., Tucson, AZ 85705 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Monica's Conference, 212 W. Medina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706.
Marjory Lou Skowron, 64, of Tucson, died Sunday, February 27, 2000. Survivors include: husband, Ed; sons, Steven and Richard, all of Tucson; daughter, Liseann Karandisecky of NY; mother, Lois Chase of Tucson; five grandchildren; brother, Wilbur Chase; and sister, Lois Milman, both of MA. Marjory Chase grew up in the small town of Cheshire, MA with her childhood sweetheart Edward Skowron. They married
in 1955 and shared in a 24 year Air Force career, settling in Tucson in 1971. She was involved in CBSA, SAGA and with her husband in Centurions of St. Mary's Hospital. As a tour guide she shared her knowledge and love of the Catalinas and the Sonoran Desert. Funeral Services will be at Catalina Foothills Church, 2150 E. Orange Grove Rd., with Pastor Phil Kruis officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice Service, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., 85745 in memory of Marjory Skowron. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
