'Scoup' Bettymae Harper, beloved mother of Christy, Jim, and Patricia; grandmother of Schuyler, Jerry, Artemis, and Sara; and second mother of many whose lives she touched, passed away early on the morning of June 17th due to complications of pneumonia. Born on November 24, 1926, Scoup will be missed deeply by the many people with whom she shared her love, humor, and gentle joy of life. Scoup lived in many different places, mostly growing up in Elko, NV, where she was a cheerleader and valedictorian for her 1944 Elko County (Wells) High School No. 2 graduating class. She played the Hawaiian guitar in the Hollywood Bowl. She attended University of Nevada, Reno where she became a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Scoup married
Jerry Sullivan in 1948. Jerry joined the Navy and became a Jet fighter pilot. They had a little girl (Christy) in January of 1950. In May, 1951, Jerry was shot down over Korea, and his body was never recovered. Six weeks later Christy came down with polio. Scoup faced it all with incredible courage and grace. In 1952 she met and married
Calvin Harper (Calvin died in June, 1998). Scoup had her second child, Jim, in October 1953, while Calvin was getting his degree in mathematics. After Calvin's graduation they moved to Vista, California where in February, 1958, she had her youngest child, Patricia. Calvin's work in the Aero Space industry had the family moving about every five-six years. Simi Valley was the next stop in 1967. Scoup was finally able to finish her degree in Library Science from Palomar College. Then in 1972 the family moved to Tucson. In 1980, Scoup was diagnosed with emphysema so she quit smoking and joined the Arizona Lung Society. Scoup was very outgoing and she loved people. She started selling Avon in order to make friends. Soon her kitchen was the meeting place for all her friends. She collected stray cats and people. If you had a problem, Scoup was the one to talk with. Non judgmental, but honest, she would give you her opinion whether you wanted it or not as well as lending money to those in need. But, she will be mostly remembered for her remarkable sense of humor. Scoup could find amusement in almost every circumstance. She always said it was better to laugh than cry. In a previous life Scoup must have been a banker, for there is no other way to explain her unorthodox finance system. In a small metal dark green box she kept envelopes with cash in them: groceries, yard supplies, gasoline, recreation, kids allowances and even one marked 'Calvin's allowance'! She loved her cats, Miss Kitty & Shadow, all manner of books and the written word, wind chimes in trees, the smell of orange blossoms and star jasmine and sagebrush in the morning. And she had the scariest left hand turn from Speedway onto Kolb in the history of the Old Pueblo.
Scoup was loved by (and she loved in return) almost everyone she met. She will be greatly missed.
Her memorial will take place at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26th, 2000. Please make a charitable contribution to Arizona Lung or the animal shelter of your choice in lieu of sending flowers.
McKENZIE, Steven Michael, 39, died June 21, 2000. Son of Rudolph and Bertha McKenzie; father of Steve Jr., and Jennifer; and their mother Kathy Perez; brother of Lynn (Richard) Damitio and Antoinette (Robert) Henry; and grandson of Alice Gomez. Aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews also survive. We love you. He was preceded in death by his brother Rudolph Jr. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2000 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb. Burial to follow in Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25th, 2000 at Brings Broadway Chapel.
MERRINGER, Philip E., 59, of Tucson. Died June 20, 2000. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa on November 13, 1940. Father of Lori Merringer, Cris Sardina, both of Tucson, and Michael Lewis of Iowa; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Brother of Mark Merringer of Iowa and Jack Hughes of, CA. Funeral services were private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., (888-1111)
Kenneth L. Reese
July 6, 1920 – June 22, 2000
Kenny Reese will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew him as a loving husband and father and a good friend.
Born in 1920, Kenneth Reese married
Mildred Smith and moved to Tucson in 1943. Serving with the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II, Kenneth returned to Tucson after the war where he and Mildred dedicated themselves to building a life together and for their family.
Kenny also loved the outdoors; he worked there; he played there. An avid hunter and fisherman, Kenny could be found on the lakes and streams or in the forests of the Arizona wilderness, often in the White Mountains.
But most of all, Kenny loved his family, his wife, his daughters, and his grandchildren. Helping his children and grandchildren, teaching them through his example, and watching them grow into adulthood was his greatest joy. We will all miss him.
Kenneth L. Reese is survived by his wife, Mildred, his daughters Linda (William) Weese and their children Sarah and Adam of Mallorytown, Ontario, Canada, Jeanne (Bradley) Thrush; and their children, Kelly, Julie, and Sean of Tucson; and his sister Patricia Boulden of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2000 where services will be held on Monday June 26, 2000 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, 5770 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 or Vencor Hospital Tucson, 366 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711.
WEYMER, Alfred P., Sr. - June 22, 2000; age 62. Beloved husband of the late Randi (nee Anderson); dear father of Alfred P. Weymer, Jr., Matthew (Nancy) Weymer, Barbara (Joel) Schnurstein & Timothy Weymer; dear grandfather of Joel, Jr., Eric, Lisa & Abby Schnurstein; dear brother of Jean (Leonard) Dziadaszek, Lorraine (late Frank) Kolaczynski, Raymond (Delores) Weymer & Helen (Charles) Irwin; also survived by many nieces & nephews. The family will be present Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Urban-Amigone Funeral Home, 1024 French Rd, Cheektowaga, NY, where a memorial service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Joseph's Emergency Room.
WOOD, Eunice A., 82, in loving memory of Eunice who passed away on June 21, 2000. preceded in death by her beloved husband, E. D. Wood (Woodie), whom she would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary with on June 21st.
Survived by her loving daughter, Anita (Jim-'Son Dear') Huser; granddaughter, Debby Molina; great-granddaughter, Amanda, all of Tucson; son, Arthur Wood & family, where-abouts unknown. Eunice retired from Davis-Monthan A.F.B, Civil Service as a supervisor. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends who graciously provided their loving support. In honor of her wishes, no services are planned.
Remembrances may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, Tucson Chapter, 40 N. Swan Rd., 85711.
'Who said an ant can't move a rubber tree plant?'
Ramon G. Arvizu, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away June 23, 2000. Survived by his wife, Amalia V. Arvizu; daughters, Margaret Wellman, Annette (Alejo) Alday and Yvonne P. (Lou) Gutierrez; sons, Robert V., Ronaldo Raphael and Tony V. Arvizu; sisters, Stella Leal and Gloria Ruff; brother, Gilbert Arvizu; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2000 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, Center Chapel, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
Ramon was employed by Pacific Fruit Express for 42 years, he was a member of the Railroad Carmen of America and he fought for civil rights. He was married
to Amalia for 64 years and will be missed by all who knew him.
BASYE, Florence Wilder, 94, of Tucson, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 23, 2000. Florence was born on June 15, 1906 in Cripple Creek, CO and moved with her family to Bisbee, Territory of Arizona, where her father was connected with the Phelps Dodge Corporation mining industry. Her father died in 1909 and her grandfather came and took the family to his home in Kansas. When Arizona became a state in 1912, Florence's mother brought her family to Douglas, AZ where Florence was an honor student in school and graduated from high school in three years. She then took teacher training and started teaching in Douglas. She transferred and then became an outstanding teacher in Tucson Public Schools until her marriage in 1937 to Edmond H. Basye. She then became an excellent homemaker for her husband and two loving sons, Richard E. and William W. (Carol) and her grandson, Samuel. She also did extensive volunteer service through the years at her church and at TMC until her husband's health declined to the point where he needed almost constant care. After his death in 1980, she did extensive world traveling by sea, land and air. Cruising was her favorite means of travel. After a trip to China in 1981, she began a new volunteer service in helping Chinese Visiting Scholars at the University with their English, as a member of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association. Her health deteriorated considerably in the last three years. She will be deeply missed by all her surviving friends and family. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd, at Speedway, on Monday, June 26, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum.
BRANDSTATER, Anna S., 95, of Tucson, passed away on June 22, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman. She is survived by her sister, Wilma Holland, of Tucson; a brother, John Muehlenhart, of Hemet, CA; two nieces, Judy Poling of Tucson and Corrine Williford, of Sunnyvale, CA; a nephew, Fred Morse (Joy), of Tempe and several other family members. She was an active member of the Senior Citizens Club and belonged to our Saviours Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Interment to follow at SOUTH LAWN cemetery.
KOST, Mike, 75, Died: June 21, 2000.ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
HELEN PRYOR LARSEN passed away on Friday, June 23, 2000 after a long series of illnesses. She was born in Minersville, Utah on September 19, 1915 and there enjoyed the simplicity of growing up in a small town. In 1936, after attending College at BYU, she married
Reed C. Petty. They had a daughter, Sondra Petty.
Her professional career included fashion merchandising while working for ZCMI in Salt Lake City from 1948-1957. In 1960 she met Dr. Ira Larsen of Tucson and they were married
and subsequently sealed in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. In mid-life, she undertook the joys and challenges of raising a young family.
During the 1960's and 1970's Helen devoted herself to being an outstanding wife and mother. She also served in various callings within the LDS church and worked within the Arizona State Dental Auxiliary, serving as President, also as an active member in the P.T.A. One of her life long hobbies was doing needlepoint of the Master painters, one of which she worked on for twelve years.
While she served her Church and the dental auxiliary, her family always held the center of her devotion. Those of us who survive remember has as a generous, beautiful, lively and fun-loving person. She is warmly remembered by friends and family as 'Honey'.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Charles Orval Petty. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ira Larsen of Tucson; her children, Sondra Petty of Oxnard, CA; Lee and Cheryl Larsen of Pinetop, AZ; Mark Larsen of Provo, UT; Scott and Julie Larsen of Prescott, AZ; and Marilou and Taniela Olive of Tucson, AZ; her brother, Fred R. Pryor; and also 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren who will never forget their 'Grandma Honey'.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 27, 2000, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Funeral Services will be at LDS Fairmont Chapel, 6150 E. Fairmont, Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 10:30 a.m., Bishop Lee Walker officiating.
MARGOTTA, Frank James, 74, died June 22, 2000. Husband of Vera; father of Theresa (Bill) Bess; Alvera (Bradley) Pope; Mary (Dave) Bacon; Frances (Rusty) Ross; and Tammy (David) Viator; grandfather of Ann Marie, James (Nora), Jeremy, Andy, Danny, and Tiffany; great-grandfather of William; brother of Carolyn (Harry), Frances, and Edie (Jerry); brother-in-law of Theresa and Faye. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive; and Tesha, his canine companion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. preceded in death by brothers, Richard and George. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, , 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial to follow in Our Lady of the Desert cemetery. The family suggests donations, in Frank's name, be made to the Humane Society of Southern AZ, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
PRESCOTT, Sharon Leta, 58, Died: June 17, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
