BINNEY, JoAnne Buchanan, Mrs., age 53, the loving mother of Amy and Alison; and devoted daughter of Alice Wheeler Buchanan, died in Tucson, AZ early Saturday morning, February 26, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, from Oak Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Jarrell Lillard officiating.
Mrs. Binney, a native of Americus, was born September 8, 1946, a daughter of Mrs. Alice Pauline Wheeler Buchanan of Americus and the late Alonzo Josephus Buchanan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Americus. She had a BS in Education and taught elementary school in Incline Village, NV, later becoming an educational consultant for America's Clean Water Foundation in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the ECW for Episcopal Women and the Arizona Cowbelles Association. She served on the Board of the Santa Cruz River (Friends of the Santa Cruz River) and did environmental studies in Third-world countries, including Africa. She was a Realtor in Nevada and California.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrews Episcopal Church Prayer Garden, 949 W. Country Club Drive, Nogales AZ 85621.
The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 29. At other times, friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Alice Buchanan, 1313 South Lee Street.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, George Andrew Binney, III, of Crystal Bay, NV; two daughters Alice Ann (Alison) Binney and Amy Buchanan Binney, both of Crystal Bay, NV; two step-sons, Philip K. Binney of Maui, HI. and Peter A. Binney of Oahu, HI; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice B. Brown and Dr. Walter Brown of Spring Hill, TN; a granddaughter, Taylor Rea Binney of Crystal Bay, NV; two nephews, Kerry Brown and Kirk Brown, both of Spring Hill,TN; and several nieces and cousins.
her faith in God and living her days in His love was ever present during the months and years of her illness. She shared her faith with those who surrounded her, and will be remembered for her strength and her love of each of them. JoAnne has come home to rest in peacefulness alongside her father in the sunshine of Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus.
Hancock Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, Americus, GA, 912-924-3645
BUTLER, George Arthur, 80, died February 28, 2000. Husband of Geraldine Butler; father of Sherry Rupp of Elmhurst, Ill., Lynn Butler of Aurora, CO., and Brian Butler of Brookfield, MO; grandfather of 8 grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Marines as Staff Sergeant receiving the Purple Heart and a member of the Third Jasco Co. - U.S.M.C. Mr. Butler was a member and former commander of the American Legion Post #236 of St. Louis, MO. and the American Legion Post #36 of Tucson, also a member of 40 and 8. Private family services will be held. Donations in George's memory may be made to the American Legion Post #36, 5845 E. 22nd, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
COOK, James F., Jr., 52, died at University Medical Center February 28, 2000 as the result of an infection subsequent to his 1996 double lung transplant. Born at Baltimore, MD, August 14, 1947, he graduated from Rincon High School and the University of Arizona. In 1965 Jim led the only Rincon High School Mens Basketball team to ever win the State Championship. He served with the US Army 1st Calvary Unit in Viet Nam. Jim worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 23 years. Mr. Cook is survived by his sister, Susan Cook Carlson and her husband Greg; son, James F. Cook III; daughter, Chelsea Renae Cook; and nephews, David J. and Jordan R. McKee. Cremation will be followed by a Memorial Service and reception at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Blue Ridge Terrace Clubhouse, 447 S. Camino Seco. Family accepting phone calls at 797-0041.
DUNCAN, James Kenneth, 84, of Tucson, AZ, died Monday, February 28, 2000. He is survived by; son, David (Carol) Duncan of Tucson; daughter, Joan Anderson of Elko, NV; son-in-law, James Anderson of Tucson; grandchildren include: Michael Duncan, Steve (Michele) Duncan, Deanna Duncan, Brian Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Brigit (Brent) Venters, Keith (Janice) Burk, Jason Burk, Daniel Duncan-Hughes; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Justin and Tyler; and numerous other family members. Friends may call at Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2000 with Rev. Larry Preston officiating. Masonic services will be provided by the Masonic Service Bureau of Tucson. Interment will be at a later date. Donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
ESPOSITO, Thomas, 63, formerly of Danbury, Connecticut and resident of Tucson for 17 years, died on February 25, 2000 following a four-month illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Mary Lou; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Doug Lombardi, and granddaughters, Mandy and Kristin, all of Connecticut; brothers, Louis Esposito of Bisbee and Richard Esposito of Connecticut; mother-in-law, Josephine Costello of Connecticut; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Nelson, Tucson; Anita Regan and Barbara Esposito, Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Esposito was predeceased by his parents and one brother.
Mr. Esposito was employed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation for 15 years before moving to Tucson. He was semi-retired and most recently employed at Loews Ventana Canyon Golf Resort.
Contributions may be made to the Sarver Heart Center at The University of Arizona, PO Box 210109, Tucson, AZ 85721-0109, the TMC Hospice Care Center, or the Humane Society of Tucson.
GLENN, Harriette Louise, 85, died February 27, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GRIJALVA, Octavio A., 69, died February 25, 2000. Brother of Bernardina (Andy) Nielsen of Tucson and Reynaldo (Winni) Grijalva of Sunrise Beach, MO; uncle of Marie (Travis) Dillard of Tucson; great-uncle of Andrienne and Jamie Dillard. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000 at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations, in Octavio's name may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 5325 E Pima, Tucson 85712, or to a charity of your choice. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway
KURTZE, Reinhard "Red" H., 71, a resident of Tucson, for over 27 years, passed away February 29, 2000. Survived by wife of 38 years, Emily; his devoted children; sons, Raymond, Richard, and Christopher; daughters, Jackie and Denise; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Red served in the Navy during WWII. He retired from Palisades Interstate Parkway Police in New Jersey and the Pima County Sheriff's Office, Corrections Department. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who were blessed by his loving heart and joyful spirit. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary.
LUSTIG, Robert E., 72, died February 25, 2000. Survived by step-son, Ronald Vanalstine of Three Points, AZ; sisters-in-law, Lois Hopper of Tucson and Jeanette Vannata of Valley Mills, TX; and niece, Lynne Hopper of Tucson. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000 at Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness, 5643 E. Lee. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LYMAN, Dorothy Jones, 84, died Monday, February 28, 2000, in Mesa, Arizona, after a brief illness. Mrs. Lyman, formerly of Tucson, also lived in Charleston, Illinois and Champaign, Illinois. She was born in Macon County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by husband, Ross Lyman, Sr.; sister, Ruth Harriett Warner; and brother, William Allen Jones. She is survived by children, Judith Moon, Martinez, California, Ross Lyman, Jr., McHenry, Illinois, and John Lyman, Tempe, Arizona; six grandchildren, Stephen Moon, Theresa Hoffman, Ellen Franzone, Andrew Lyman, Christina Lyman and Rachel Lyman; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Ross Moon; sister-in-law, Bobbie Jones; nieces, Cindy Chapman, Phyllis Pemberton; and nephews, Michael Jones, Edward Jones, David Warner, and Michael Smith. Funeral services at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, Tucson, at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2000. Donations in lieu of flowers to Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Samaritan Foundation, P.O. Box 1897, Phoenix, AZ 85001-9940, or American Lung Association.
MILLER, Robert Eugene, 76, of Tucson, died February 24, 2000. Brother of Alice M. Alford of Ogden, Utah. Robert was a long time member of the American Legion Post #36 in Tucson. Memorial Service Thursday, March 2, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. with the Post Honor Guard, and Chaplain Harry Wineinger officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. First Avenue, (888-1111)
