DON D. KAY, JR. - Went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2000. Beloved son of Joy and Don, Sr.; loving husband of Jean Anne Arden; and son-in-law of Grace and Peter Sciortino. Don was a hardworking and devoted employee of Beaudry RV and always considered himself a company man. His generosity, kind heart and loving ways were known by everyone who knew him or even just came in contact with him. He also was very devoted to his Schnauzers Sadie, Winston and Bogart. He is also survived by his loving sister, Mare Shey and her husband, Doug; brother, Bob; his wife, Nancy and their three children, Bob Jr., A.J. and Allena. Fondly missed by Trish and Bob Ventura and their children, Philip and Valerie and Peter and Shirley Sciortino and their children, Melissa, Peter, Christine and Timothy. Don will be sadly missed by all his loving friends. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2000 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KILROY, Peter, born March 8, 1917, died April 23, 2000. A 30 year resident of Tucson. He was active in the Tucson Theater Arts and enjoyed Opera and various performances in the Tucson area. He was born in Chicago, IL and won the prestigious Chicago Sun Times Award for interior design while employed at the Merchandise Mart.
A Memorial Service will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28.
Timothy R. King - Born May 19, 1916 in Pennsylvania, passed away April 9, 2000, in Los Angeles. Tim served his country well in the Army during WWII, and after discharge, for many years he was associated with the Land Title Industry in Tucson, as a Trust Officer. He was Deputy Real Estate Commissioner for Southern Arizona. Tim was Commander of the Morgan McDermott Post #7, of the American Legion, 1950-1951, and then elected Department Commander of Arizona, 1953-1954. In 1996 he was given an Honorary life Membership. He will be remembered by many in the Real estate industry for always being available with good advice and assistance. He was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School. Tim is survived by his daughters, Sara 'Sally' Beach and Sr. Sarah Michael King, OSJ; by two grandchildren, Manning Paul Tillman and Carol Mary Applegate; and by three great-grandchildren. Memorial Services were held at St. John of God Chapel, 2035 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles.
KINNEY, Ronald C., passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2000 in Tucson. He was born November 24, 1956 in Fruita, CO. Survived by his children, Chris, Amethyst, and Brittany Kinney; two sisters, Cathy and Deanna of CA. A memorial service will be held at 22nd St. Baptist Church, 6620 E. 22nd St. at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2000.
Harold E. Kosanke, M.D., age 84, of Tucson, passed away April 21, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucy Jo; sons, Raymond (Danielle) of Mission Hills, CA; Peter (Terry) of Tucson, AZ., and Jeffrey (Jody) of Tucson, AZ.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Harold and Lucy came to Tucson in 1944 where he began his practice of internal medicine at the Tucson clinic in 1945, which continued until his retirement in 1974. Harold served as Past President of the YMCA Youth Foundation, the Tucson Clinic, the Arizona Tuberculosis and Health Association, the Southern Arizona Heart Association, the Arizona Lung Association, and the Arizona Trudeau Society. Harold was an Honorary Staff Member of both Tucson Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital and also an Honorary Lifetime Member of the YMCA. A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. First Ave., Tucson, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2000. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the YMCA Youth Foundation of Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
OWENS, George Henry, 91, entered eternal life on April 18, 2000. He is survived by daughters, Linda (Roger) Freitag, G. Darlene Anderson; son, George Henry Owens, Jr.; sisters, Naomi Harrison and Norma Webb; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy; four brothers and two sisters. George retired after 40 years of service with Commonwealth Ed. of Illinois and 20 years of residency and business in Lake Havasu City. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Committal will follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery.
JOHN EMIL PETERSON
58 years old
On April 24, 2000, John left this world after a long, courageous battle with cancer, to continue his life in the serenity of a much better place.
John was born December 14, 1941 in Rutland, Vermont, son of Harold K. and A. Elizabeth Peterson, who predeceased him. He graduated from West Rutland High School, West Rutland, VT in 1959 and served in the US Navy from 1959 until 1963. He was employed by General Electric for 25 years and took early retirement in 1997 to move to Tucson, AZ that same year.
John attended the Community College of Vermont and Pima Community College in Tucson. He spent his final years admiring the desert and all the beauty of Arizona that he loved so much. He thanked God every day for bringing him here.
He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 34 years, Diane; two dearly loved sons, J. Karl (Amanda) of Phoenix, and Craig (Anna) of Prescott; four precious grandsons, Joshua, Vai, Zane and Tristen; and one step granddaughter, Abigail, who brought tremendous joy and sunshine into his life. He is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth A. Davis of Northfield, NH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Lexi Moore of Rutland, VT; two nephews, a niece, aunts, cousins, and friends too numerous to mention, who will miss him tremendously.
John was a talented musician and entertainer who brought happiness to many people with his music and story telling for over 35 years. He truly influenced others through his music, his love of people and through his sponsorship of many during his proud 14 years of recovery as a 'friend of Bill's'. He often said it was easier to win the battle with the bottle than to stop his addiction to the cigarettes that finally ended his life.
He was also a strong and dedicated advocate for the eradication of domestic violence, helping Diane and others create the Vermont Silent Witness exhibit. They continued with the Silent Witness National Initiative as co-coordinators of the Arizona project. John vowed he would continue this work and we knew he will do so as our own special angel.
His family would like to thank his doctors, nurses, and staff at Arizona Oncology, the nurses, nursing assistants and volunteers at Hospice Family Care, especially Pat, Donna, Jo, Peter, Gail and Judy, and Jonathan and Julie of the Catalina United Methodist Church, for their care, concern and commitment to John and Diane during this difficult journey.
John will be greatly missed by those he left behind, but we know his spirit will remain with us forever. In the blink of an eye, we will meet again.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Family Care Foundation, Inc., Tucson, AZ or to any Pediatric Cancer Research Center.
Arrangements through HEATHER MORTUARY.
Memorial Service to be held Monday, May 22, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the sanctuary of the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, with a get together directly following the service at Sonoran Terraces Club House, 7887 N. La Cholla Blvd. Friends and family are encouraged to bring photos, stories, memories and musical instruments to celebrate John's extraordinary life.
RAMIREZ, Lindsey Michelle, age 4 years, was called home by our Lord, Friday, April 21, 2000 as a result of an auto accident.
SINUFF, Noordin A., 'Noor' born in Kenya in 1948, called home by God April 24, 2000. Survived by his loving partner, Colleen; three sisters, two brothers, and many friends. Also survived by Colleen's family, Eileen and Lloyd, Ray and Lara, David and Brigette and five precious grandchildren. Last Rite Services 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STEVENSON, Harold J., Jr. 'Bud', passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2000. Born in Rome, New York, May 18, 1920. Relocated to Tucson in 1969. He was the son of Harold and Vernice Turner Stevenson. Married in 1940 to Jeanne I. McDonald. He leaves a son, Harold (Bud) Stevenson III; daughter-in-law, Rosine Worthman-Stevenson; and two granddaughters, Cindy A. Stevenson, a teacher at Roadrunner school in Marana and Sherry J. Stevenson of Chanel 5 News in San Diego, CA.; one of 5 siblings, he leaves a sister, Elizabeth Tyksinski from New York; a brother Lyle Stevenson, from Rome, NY; and a sister, Darlene Wright, Greenville, NY. preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Stevenson; and brother, John (Jack) Stevenson; his beloved grandmother, Mary Murphy Stevenson Wilder. He leaves his sister-in-law, Leone E. McCarney of Tucson. a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Elenor MacDonald of Tucson; and many nieces and nephews. A special niece, Cheryl Fryc (Ray) of Utica N.Y.
He was a proud Marine in the 2nd Marine Division, having served in campaigns at Sia- pan, Tinian and Okanawa and occupation of Nagasaki during WWII. He was a meat cutter by trade and manager for Loblaw chain for 25 years in Rome N.Y. In Tucson he worked for Savco and Food Giant. He was very well liked by his friends and co-workers. He will be missed by all who knew him. Donations may be made in his honor to WWII Memorial, Court House Plaza II, St 501, 2300 Clearendon Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22201.
Graveside Services in Rome, N.Y. on May 26, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's cemetery with military honors.
ARTHUR ROY GENTNER, 51 years old - On Easter Sunday, Arthur Roy Gentner left the burdens of this life for the peace and comfort of his heavenly father's arms. He was the sweetheart of his wife, Becky (Wilson) Gentner for 36 years.
In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Brad Gentner and Monica Davenport of Washington, D.C.; and a daughter and son-in-law, Jenna and Andrew Elmer of Flagstaff. He was happily awaiting the birth of their first child, his first grandchild. Also surviving him are three brothers, Weston, Harry, and Larry, and their families; his in-laws, the Harold Wilson family; and 21 nieces and nephews. His parents, Art and Dorothy of Willcox, AZ preceded him in death.
Born on November 15, 1948, in Willcox, Arizona, Roy attended grade school in San Simon and graduated from Willcox High School. During the Viet Nam conflict, he served in the Marine Corps, then earned a degree in Computer Information Systems from Northern Arizona University. He worked for ASARCO Mines for 28 years.
In this life, he was a peacemaker and gave himself in service to everyone around him. He loved his family, little children, nature, Wildcat basketball and all the quirky curiosities of the universe. He will always be remembered for his gentle kindness, his hard work and dedication, and his humor. He stood as an example to us all in daily reflecting the life of Christ. The purist of the pure in heart, he now looks into the face of God. Roy, look down on us now and know how hugely you are loved and admired.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 Thursday afternoon at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 10801 North La Cholla, Tucson, AZ 85742. Arrangements are being made through Adair Avalon Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kids Eat Here, P.O. Box 64485, Tucson, AZ 85728, or to Southern Arizona Rescue Association, P.O. Box 12892, Tucson, AZ 85732.
BETTY JANE GODDARD, 78, beloved wife and mother, passed away April 24, 2000. Born September 01, 1921 in Toledo, OH. Survived by her husband, Gerald A. Goddard; son, Geoffrey L. Goddard; sister-in-law, Geraldine Sobocinski; nieces, Sharon Kennedy, Judie Russo, Jane Wilson, Martha Harvey and Pamela Fradeneck; nephews, Kevin Kincaid and Brian Kincaid. preceded in death by son, Gregory S. Goddard. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tucson Memorial Park South Lawn Chapel. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2000 at Tucson Memorial Park South Lawn Chapel. Burial follows at South Lawn cemetery. Betty collected and sold antiques for many years. She brought beauty and order to our lives.
She will be deeply missed.
GUY, Charles Armor, Jr., age 72, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2000. He was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. Graduated from Texas Tech University in 1949. Member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Charles was one of the founding fathers of Hughes Aircraft Co., which brought him to Tucson in the early 1950's. Later he joined the brokerage firms of Shearson Hammill and Prudential Securities. He remained active in the financial world during his semi retirement. He was known to many as 'Charlie' and was loved and respected by all. Those who knew him will remember his 'low key' approach to life, his kindness, and willingness to help others. Survivors include: mother, Grace Guy of Amarillo, TX; brother, Dorrance H. Guy (Jane) of Aledo, TX; brother, George M. Guy (Leslie) of Amarillo, TX; three nieces, one nephew, five great nieces, and many Tucson, AZ friends.
Memorial Service will be held at Bring's Funeral Home, 6910 E. Broadway on April 29, 2000 at 12:30 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
