MICHAEL E. (MIKE) ZABOWSKY, age 90, a Tucson resident since 1975, passed away March 4, 2000. Born January 6, 1910 in Butler, PA to Joseph and Mary Zabowsy. He was predeceased by his wife, Violet who died in 1984; also by his brother, Stanley, and his sister Rose. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Harold and a daughter, Marilyn; a sister, Ann Jackman; five grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Mike was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in North Africa, Italy, Southern France, and Germany as a 1st Sergeant in a Headquarters section of a US Army anti-aircraft brigade. Prior to and following the war, Mike was employed by West Penn Power Company in Pennsylvania. He worked in several district offices as an Area Development Representative, retiring in 1975 at the corporate headquarters located in Greensburg, PA. In Tucson he has been a member of St. Joseph's Parish and the American Legion Post 36. Mike was a strong, independent and caring person whose actions and expressions could bring a smile to your face and a happy moment to your life. He was a special man-one whom if you ever met, you would not be likely to forget. Mike will be genuinely missed by all. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. @Speedway, on Thursday, March 9, 2000 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd, on Friday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert cemetery.
CARRION, Mariana F., 96, passed away March 7, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo; son, Daniel and grandson, Robert. Mariana, survived by her son, Richard F. Carrion; daughter, Mary L. Burns; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She spent her life helping others and is now at rest in Heaven. ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, will hold a visitation on Friday, March 10 between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 11 at St. Monica's Catholic Church, with burial following at South Lawn cemetery.
CLINE, Leona, 81, of Tucson, passed away Monday, March 6, 2000 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (John) Bryan of Tucson, Janice Patrick of Tucson, Patricia Colburn of Missouri; a brother, Paul Arnold of Oregon; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildrenand one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus
EVERSON, Deborah Kay, 45, entered eternal life on March 7, 2000. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Kenneth A. Everson; her loving daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Loran Langston; beautiful granddaughter, Karalyn Langston; mother, Agatha 'Scottie' Staton; and extended family. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road. A visitation will take place an hour prior to services. Committal will take place in East Lawn Palms cemetery.
HOLZMAN, Laura B. (Hagan), 72, died at home in Tucson, Saturday, February 26, 2000. Born Cleveland, Ohio, wife of Ray (deceased); mother of Sharon (Jack) Cox; Diane, and Lisa (deceased). Predeceased by beloved sisters, Lucille, Eileen, Shirley and Nancy; brother, Jim. Retired from the Arizona Historical Society. Her life will be celebrated on her birthday, March 9, 2 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, 7 E. University, Tucson. The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Casa de la Luz Hospice for their care and continuing support.
LEVENSON, Jacob M., 98, passed away March 6, 2000. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances, who passed away in 1990. He is survived by his son, Alan (Linda); and grandchildren, Jonathan and Nancy. A native of Providence, RI, he spent most of his life in Boston, where he was a highly regarded and well known real estate attorney. He moved to Tucson in 1986. Jack, known as Jumbo to his family and close friends, was an avid sports fan who played tennis until he was well into his eighties. Rabbi Samuel Cohon will officiate at a graveside funeral service, which will be held in the Temple Emanu-El section of Evergreen cemetery on Thursday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m.
MAYFIELD, Steven W., age 50, of Tucson, AZ, died unexpectedly Monday, March 6, 2000. A dutiful and loving son, father and brother. Loyal Friend and co-worker for 24 years. He is survived by mother, Harriet (Otto) Berthelsen; daughters, Mary Ann Mayfield and Anna (Ray) DeLeon; siblings, Judy (Harold) Gates, Mary (Donn) Neufeld, and John (Sheri) Mayfield; nieces and nephews, Angela (Kevin) Ray, Jackie Gates, Donny Neufeld, Jennifer Gates, Travis Neufeld; and grandnephew, Taylor Ray. Steven was a member of American Legion Post 30, California and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Pomona, California. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), Thursday, March 9, 2000 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Sharing service from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Riverside National cemetery, Riverside, California. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart Institute LLUMC, Office of Advancement, P.O. Box 2000, A607, Loma Linda, CA.
TEQUIDA, Maria L., age 66, a 25-year resident of Tucson, passed away March 7, 2000. Born March 25, 1933 in Santo Tomas, Sonora, Mexico. Survived by two brothers, Luis and Enrique Tequida; sister, Flora Flores; and many nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Rev. Mateo Villa officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
WISE, Emma A., 85, of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Tucson, went to be with her Lord on March 6, 2000. Survivors include her sons, Jack D., Bill and Jim Wise; numerous grandchildren, a few precious great-grandchildren, plus numerous loving friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett and her daughter, Carol Rae. Emma was a long time member of the Church of the Brethren. Her passionate commitment to Christ was reflected in all that she did. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Friday, March 10, 2000 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, on Saturday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
ANDERS, Dr. Don Franklin, November 29, 1926 – February 19, 2000. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Don Anders was held March 4, 2000 in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Anders' many accomplishments included: Most Illustrious Grand Master of CA 1991, Commander of the Valley Power Squadron 1993, 25 years of service with the CA Boys State Organization. In Tucson, he is survived by his son, Mark (Suzanne); and granddaughter, Kristina.
BILLINGS, Joseph 'Brent', age 77, passed away March 7, 2000. Brent, a retired train dispatcher for Union Pacific Railroad in Nebraska, was born in Pocatella, Idaho, March 26, 1923. He served in the 722nd Railroad Battalion in WWII. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce; three children; sons, Joe of Colorado, Bob of Nebraska; and daughter, Ann (Rick) Berkheimer of Arizona. There are also five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Brent is a member of Twenty Second Street Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Gospel Rescue Mission, 312 W. 28th Street, 85713, or any charity of choice.
CARRION, Mariana F., 96, passed away March 7, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo; son, Daniel and grandson, Robert. Mariana, survived by her sister, Tillie Ponce; son, Richard F. Carrion; daughter, MaryL. Burns; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She spent her life helping others and is now at rest in Heaven. ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, will hold a visitation on Friday, March 10 between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11 at St. Monica's Catholic Church, with burial following at South Lawn cemetery.
CEMPURA, Chester J., born July 20, 1915, died March 8, 2000. Survived by sons, Joseph C. Cempura (Jacqueline) of Springville, AK and Edward C. Cempura (Hendrika) of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Mary Jean Lopez (Lloyd) of Glendale, AZ and Janet C. Reed (Ray) of San Jose, CA; sisters, Opal Lewandowski (John) of Leray, MI, Pauline Lewandowski (Charles) of Farmington, MI, Jenny Brown of Westland, MI, Rose Klinkoski (Al) of Wellston, MI; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services to be held Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Chester wanted donations made in his memory to St. Mark's Childrens Christian Education Fund, St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd St., Tucson.
DAVIS, Charlotte Lefever, 88, of Tucson, passed away on March 8, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delavan Davis. She is survived by one daughter, Mary (Joe) Thomas; one son, Jeff Davis; one brother, Raymond Lefever; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. Charlotte will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She always accepted and loved people for who they were, not what they were. No services have been planned. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
GARNER, Nola G., 77, of Tucson, died March 7, 2000. Survived by son, George Eberly of Beaverton, OR. Mrs. Garner was a long time member of the Church of God. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2000 at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HOUSTON, Robert C., Capt., USN, ret., 87, died March 7, 2000. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1934 and served on active duty for 30 years. He served in World War II and the Korean War, commanding destroyers and amphibious warfare ships. Capt. Houston was born April 21, 1912, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Cecil and Vinnie Houston. He was married
to Edith Hueper on June 10th, 1939. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith; and sons, Gary Houston and David Houston. He is survived by his son, Robert (Barbara); daughter, Ann (John) Gentry; grandchildren, Robert Houston, Leslie Ann Gentry, Remi Lee Gentry and John Houston Gentry. All the family would like to extend their thanks to the loving staff of Affirmative Care, where Bob made his home after moving to Tucson from Sun City, AZ. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at Evangelical Covenant Church, 551 N. Camino Seco with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Arrangements entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.
KLINKEL, Norma, 78, born on April 18, 1921 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and growing up in Arlington and Madison. Earned a B.S. in Business Administration from USD in 1942 where she was Miss PicCampus, chosen by Tyrone Powers as the most beautiful S.D. coed and was a member of Dappa Alpha Theta, and co-valedictorian of the Class of 1942. Norma married
Vernon Klinkel in December, 1941. Housewife, mother and business woman, she and her husband owned the Wayside Motel in Brookings from 1959 until 1965 and Klinkel's Paint Center from 1966 until 1969. Mrs. Klinkel joined InterLakes Community Action as the Director of Head Start and then Senior Citizen's Coordinator. She was active in the South Dakota Democratic Party serving as Vice Chairman from 1966 – 1967. In 1974 she was the first woman elected to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission where she served from 1975 – 1981. She retired to Arizona in 1982. She was active in South Dakota Consumers League, Brookings Area Betterment Committee, National Association for Community Development, League of Women Voters, South Dakota Board of Social Services, the United Methodist Church and Job's Daughters. She is survived by five daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. A memorial service is also planned for Brookings. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME – 327-6341.
ROBERT MINERICH
November 24, 1911 – March 8, 2000
A Simple And Noble Man
ANN FABER NIEDERHAUSER, 74, passed away in Tucson on March 1, 2000. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, John Niederhauser; by her sister and husband, Leah and Ernest Schaefer; by her seven children and their respective spouses, Anita and Larry Weissberg, Carlos Niederhauser, Bob and Amy Niederhauser, Jim and Annie Niederhauser, Steve Niederhauser, Bruce and Sheryl Niederhauser, and John Niederhauser, Jr.; and by 12 grandchildren. All the family cherished their relationship with Ann, and will miss her.
Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Ann came west to study and graduated at the University of Arizona. She and her husband then lived for more than 30 years in Mexico, during which time they traveled worldwide to more than 60 countries, before moving to Tucson in 1980. She touched the hearts of all who knew her throughout her life, with her caring, candid good humor; a firm belief in the strength of family; a devotion to excellence; and an endless desire to create and accomplish something each and every moment she lived. A private ceremony has been held among family and some of her close friends.
To those who may wish to make a contribution in memory of Ann, her family suggests that a donation might be made to the Niederhauser Endowment Fund, established by Ann and her husband. This Fund is administered by an international foundation, and is designed to provide continuing support for specific international cooperative projects to which Ann and John have devoted their lives, in an effort to provide more food for the world, while preserving the quality of the environment. Anyone desiring further information on such a donation can contact Dr. Stella Coakley, Chair, APS Foundation, 2082 Cordley Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331 (telephone: 541-737-5264; FAX 541-737-3573).
Michael Prefling, 85, of Tucson, died March 8, 2000 after a long battle with cancer. He was a WWII veteran and a resident of Tucson since 1956. Survived by his wife, Sally; brother, Fritz of Russellton, PA; a daughter, Patricia of Tucson; sons, Michael (Jill) of Ione, CA, Tom (Brenda) of Peoria, AZ, Richard (Nancy) of Tucson, David (Donna) of Salome, AZ; his 17 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Mike was a hardworking man of integrity, respected and loved. He has gone on to a better place, but he will be greatly missed. A rosary will be offered on Friday, March 10, 2000 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME – 327-6341.
Catherine C. Reidy - A resident of Tucson since 1925, Catherine Reidy died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at the age of 97 years. She was born in Carmi, IL., attended the University of Illinois from 1922-1925. Illness brought her to hot, sunny Tucson where she met and married
her husband of 53 years. During her young married
years, while homesteading in the Tortilla foothills, Catherine had a rattlesnake business and to many folks was known as the 'Rattlesnake Queen'. She was descended from the first settlers at Williamsburg, VA., in 1607 and was a member of the DAR. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Reidy, Sr.; grandson, James McCall; three sisters; and a brother. She is survived by a large family: James B. (Virginia) Reidy, Jr. of Santa Monica, CA, Daniel J. (Joyce) Reidy, Patrick J. (Joy) Reidy, Cathy (Jay) McCall and Roxy (Dick) Johnson, all of Tucson. Grandchildren include, Stephen Reidy, John Reidy, Colleen Johnson, Bridget McCall, Meredith McCall of Tucson, Michael (Sunny) Reidy of Phoenix, Tom (Terri) Reidy of North Carolina, Rebecca (Bill) Mashburn of South Carolina, Chris (Terry) Reidy of CA., and Capt. Katy Johnson, USAF of Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Benedictine Convent on North Country Club or Salpointe Catholic High School would be appreciated. Funeral services are scheduled at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on North Shannon Road for Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. with interment at a later date.
Mildred Munro Underwood, 77, diedon March 7, 2000 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on October 24, 1922 to Harold W. and Mildred R. (Hambly) Munro of Providence, Rhode Island.
She is an alumna of Pembroke College in Providence and Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island. She married
Lester Lyle Underwood on January 19, 1946 who preceded her in death on April 17, 1984.
She is survived by four children, Robert (Bonnie Reed) and Carol of Tucson, Bruce (Susan) of Sahuarita, Arizona and Joyce Underwood Munro of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Other survivors include a brother, John Munro of Oxnard, California; sister, Gertrude Wright of North Attleboro, Mass.; and eight grandchildren, Jill E. Broughton and Katharine S. Broughton of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Erik Reed, Megan and Brendan Underwood of Tucson and Sarah, Josh and Rachel Brelsford of Sahuarita.
Mildred was a member of the Munro Clan U.S.A. and also The Seven Pipers Scottish Society of Tucson. She was an avid reader after retiring from her position as a secretary in the University of Arizona College of Nursing. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, especially to England, Scotland, Ireland, Alaska and Hawaii. She will be remembered fondly for correcting her children's grammar and for the best apple pie in the world.
A memorial service is planned for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Road. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Carondelet Foundation Hospice Services, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711.
