83, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2003. Betty was the devoted wife of Augustin E. Collazo for 39 years, and together they raised seven children. The last three years of her life were enriched by a rekindled love with her high school sweetheart, Harvey Mumford of Clark, NJ. She died while visiting at his home. A resident of Tucson since 1981, Betty worked for Dr. Gerald Swanson at the University of Arizona Economics Department until retirement. She held several positions previously in San Diego, Miami, and New York. She was born November 24, 1919, in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Belleville, NJ, where she graduated as valedictorian from Belleville High School. She attended Wilson College, New York University and the Juilliard School of Music. A love of music and an ability to play the piano exquisitely were two lifelong gifts. Her love for the beauty of nature found a home in the Arizona desert. Betty was called upon to give of herself more than most parents. She never lost hope in the face of adversity, and she was always there to keep the family together. A part of her will live on in everyone that she touched. She is survived by children, Elizabeth (Fred) Koenig of Aberdeen, MD; Fred (Wendy Moidel) of Siletz, OR; Maria (Paul) Pierce of New Market, MD; David, Tom (Debbie) and Christina, all of Tucson; and Steven of San Diego, CA. Her sister, Edith Krannich of Mine Hill, NJ, and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive her. A donation to the Blake Foundation, the Art*Works program at the University of Arizona, or the charity of your choice is suggested in lieu of flowers. A private service will be scheduled.
Cynthia M. Rencken
35, passed away August 7, 2003 in Tucson, AZ. She was born October 19, 1967 in Boulder, CO. Survived by her husband, David P. Rencken; one son, Gregory Paul; parents, Joseph and Mary Ohrazda; two brothers, Brian and Joseph Dean Ohrazda and one grandmother, Louise Williams. Visitation will be Monday, August 11, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde. Interment East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tu Nidito, 3922 N. Mountain Tucson, AZ 85719.
DEMBINSKI, Frank N.
92, born September 16, 1910 in Schenectady, NY; passed away August 13, 2003 in Tucson, AZ. Frank lived most ot his life in Detroit, MI where he worked for General Motors for 46 years until he retired at age 64. In 1995 Frank moved to Tucson to be closer to his family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie; four sisters and two brothers. Frank is survived by three children, Frank Jr. (Virginia) of MI; Bernadine "Sami" Lietz of Tucson and Susan Hintze of Boston, MA; sister, Stella Batke of MI; three grandchildren, Cheryl Lietz, Linda (Michael) Mosseso and Ronald (Hilary) Lietz all of Tucson; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and so many wonderful friends. We no less than cherished the time we spent with him and the wonderful influences he had on each of us. We were truly blessed and he was truly loved. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Entombment in Holy Hope Mausoleum to be followed by a reception at LaFuente, 1749 N. Oracle. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott with the Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m.
CURRY, Clyde "Johnnie"
Passed away on August 13, 2003 in Tucson. She is survived by her son, John (Christine); two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd, at Speedway, on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Richard Carl Augustson
age 73, of Tucson, born May 9, 1930 in Omaha, died September 18, 2003, in Omaha, NE. He is survived by loving wife and best friend, Patricia; three sons, Rick and Esther of Simi Valley, CA, Rory of Dallas, TX and Brett of Salt Lake City, UT; one grandson, Maxwell; brother, Bill Anderson; nephews, Jack and Kevin Anderson, and loving niece, Debbi Ackers. He was a loving and devoted husband. He was dedicated to the American Legion-Post 36, and to the Forty and Eight, Voiture 73, Tucson, AZ. He was past Post Commander at Post 36, and Past Chef de Gare, Voiture 73. He was a life member of both organizations. He was also a life member of the Marine Corps League and the Military Order of Devil Dogs. He served in the Marines, 1948-1952. At the time of his death, he was serving Voiture 73 as Correspondent Locale, and was very proud of all of his life memberships. Interment will be Thursday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Arizona State Veterans' Cemetery in Sierra Vista, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Post 36, 5845 E. 22nd St. Tucson.
Ora DeConcini-Martin
96, died on September 27, 2003...She was born Ora Webster in Thatcher, Graham County, Arizona on March 19, 1907. Born of pioneer parents she was educated at Gila College, BYU and the U of A. She taught at Mansfield High until her marriage in 1932 to Evo Anton DeConcini, a law student who later became a Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and a real estate developer. After his death in 1986, she married Dr. Morris Martin, retired Professor of Classics from Oxford and Princeton Universities. Morris, the light and joy of her life, enriched the lives of the entire family.
A busy homemaker and devoted mother, Ora also involved herself fully in the community. She served on the Boards of the Tucson Fine Arts Committee, the Symphony Womens Association and St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a founder of the League of Women Voters and the Newman Society Sustaining Board, a precinct Committeewoman for 30 years, on the Democratic National Committee in Washington DC for eight years, and chosen as Arizona Mother of the Year in 1978. In 1990 she was honored as outstanding philanthropist for her support for the Pio Decimo Neighborhood Center, the Tucson Symphony, the University of Arizona, and for the gift of a Library to Salpointe Catholic High School. In 1988 she was honored by the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Tucson and in 1997 she received the Papal medal Pro Benemerenti for her service to the Church. Her faith, simples and serene, supported her throughout her life. Ora was also a strenuous tennis player and highly prized the trophies she won.
She is survived by children, Dino (Beth Murfee), Dennis (Patricia) U.S. Sen. Ret., David (Nancy), Danielle Thu (Steven); grandchildren, Nina DeConcini (John Heninger), Dino DeConcini (Mary Conwell), Vivian DeConcini, Keith Murfee, Denise DeConcini (Robert Ramin), Christine DeConcini (James Sweeney), Patrick DeConcini (Susan Rotkis), Jeffrey DeConcini (Erin), Jeremy DeConcini, Evo Jason DeConcini, Joel DeConcini, Julie Deconcini, Christopher Thu (Julie), Eric Thu and 12 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee at Campbell. Visitation will be on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Followed by a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ora's memory may be made to Pio Decimo Center, 848 S. 7th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701, St. Thomas More Newman Center, 1615 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719, or Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85795. Arrangements by EAST LAWN MORTUARY.
WHITMORE, Joseph V. Jr., "Smokey"
6/21/48 - 9/28/03.
A native Tucsonan, Smokey Whitmore attended Amphi Schools and received his B.S. in Public Administration at the U of A. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1970 and served in VietNam 1967-1968 as a combat Marine. He was a Purple Heart recipient. Smokey joined the Tucson Police Department in 1971 and retired as a Detective Sergeant in 1991 after a dedicated and fulfilling career in law enforcement. Smokey was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle whose view of life, sense of humor and sharp wit touched those who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Whitmore (Sgt. TPD); mother, Mary Whitmore; brothers, Sean (Michelle) Whitmore and Don (Dee) Miller and niece, Jennifer Kern. Smokey - we love you and miss you 'deeper than the devil and higher than the sky'. Private services to be held at a later date. Semper Fi. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
Ora DeConcini-Martin
96, died on September 27, 2003...She was born Ora Webster in Thatcher, Graham County, Arizona on March 19, 1907. Born of pioneer parents she was educated at Gila College, BYU and the U of A. She taught at Mansfield High until her marriage in 1932 to Evo Anton DeConcini, a law student who later became a Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and a real estate developer. After his death in 1986, she married Dr. Morris Martin, retired Professor of Classics from Oxford and Princeton Universities. Morris, the light and joy of her life, enriched the lives of the entire family.
A busy homemaker and devoted mother, Ora also involved herself fully in the community. She served on the Boards of the Tucson Fine Arts Committee, the Symphony Womens Association and St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a founder of the League of Women Voters and the Newman Society Sustaining Board, a precinct Committeewoman for 30 years, on the Democratic National Committee in Washington DC for eight years, and chosen as Arizona Mother of the Year in 1978. In 1990 she was honored as outstanding philanthropist for her support for the Pio Decimo Neighborhood Center, the Tucson Symphony, the University of Arizona, and for the gift of a Library to Salpointe Catholic High School. In 1988 she was honored by the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Tucson and in 1997 she received the Papal medal Pro Benemerenti for her service to the Church. Her faith, simples and serene, supported her throughout her life. Ora was also a strenuous tennis player and highly prized the trophies she won.
She is survived by children, Dino (Beth Murfee), Dennis (Patricia) U.S. Sen. Ret., David (Nancy), Danielle Thu (Steven); grandchildren, Nina DeConcini (John Heninger), Dino DeConcini (Mary Conwell), Vivian DeConcini, Keith Murfee, Denise DeConcini (Robert Ramin), Christine DeConcini (James Sweeney), Patrick DeConcini (Susan Rotkis), Jeffrey DeConcini (Erin), Jeremy DeConcini, Evo Jason DeConcini, Joel DeConcini, Julie Deconcini, Christopher Thu (Julie), Eric Thu and 12 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church, 1946 E. Lee at Campbell. Visitation will be on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Followed by a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ora's memory may be made to Pio Decimo Center, 848 S. 7th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701, St. Thomas More Newman Center, 1615 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719, or Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85795. Arrangements by EAST LAWN MORTUARY.
Richard A. Nelson
86, passed away September 27, 2003. He was born in Newfolden, MN and came to Tucson in 1959. He was an active member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and did many good works through his faith. Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Hildegarde; sons, David (Jenice) Nelson of Vienna, VA and Gary (Heidi) Nelson of Tucson; grandchildren, Heather, James, Michael and Valarie. A Visitation will be held Thursday, October 2, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Tucson East Stake, 6901 E. Kenyon with Service to follow and burial at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
John McLaughlin Jr.,
56, Tucson native, August 4, 1947 - August 11, 2003. Survived by wife, Louise; daughter, Lisa; grandchildren, Nataz and Talon; mother and father, John and Pat McLaughlin; sisters, Marilyn Figueroa and Kathy Clark; brothers, Michael (Joy) and Tim. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. John was a Tucson High School and University of Arizona graduate; employed by WLB Group. John was an avid bass fisherman and a member of the Old Pueblo Bass Club. He is dearly loved by all his family and friends. A celebration of John's life will be held Saturday, August 23, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Home Plate Sports Pub, 4880 E. 22nd. St.
Jennie Doris Roberts Holderreed
There is less music in the world than a few days ago. Jennie Doris Roberts Holderreed died prematurely on August 7, 2003. She did not reach her stated goal of living, loving and having fun until age 102. She fell victim of strokes and spent the last three years as an invalid.
Jennie wants you to know the symptoms of stroke and what to do. She had sudden weakness, inability to walk and major change in vision. The Natl. Stroke says to get to the hospital. Strokes are the leading cause of creating disabled adults, are preventable and are called an unrecognized female health epidemic. It is literally vitally important to get your risk factors treated.
Jennie was an incredible person, born premature in the cold of winter in Montana on January 13, 1913 and was the 13th grandchild of Dietrich and Dorothea (Krause) Siedenberg. Her parents, Vivia Jones and Amanda (Siedenberg) Roberts put her in a shoebox behind the coal stove to keep her warm. Jennie always smiled as she finished off her story by saying, "I fooled them and lived." And thus set off a life of her very, very determined ways. She was the widow of Francis since 1994 after 52 years of marriage. She is survived by her beloved son, Glenn (Barbara) (Ca) and two grandchildren, Stephanie and Michael (WA) and a daughter, Christina (Gary) (AZ), her sister Joyce (CA) and cousins Doris (Norm) and Elsie (WI) and many friends and admirers. She graduated in the 1st class of medical technologists from the U of Minnesota in 1932 as her father wouldn't let her major in music. She worked at hospitals in Minnesota and in Montana. She was an accomplished pianist, playing until the end. She never gave up trying to get well. Music, love, eating and fun were most important aspects of her life. She was an avid golfer, and baseball and basketball sports fan. She spent years as a certified braillest, hand brailling books for the blind. Her family and friends will all miss her.
We are grateful to her last doctor and staff and for the kindness of the TMC Hospice. And to the last caretakers who improved the quality of her life. In lieu of flowers send contributions to the Northwest Interfaith Center, 2820 W. Ina Tucson, AZ, 85741 or help an older neighbor set up a walking program that helps prevent strokes. In Jennie's name, we need to help each other have healthier lives. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 29, 2003 at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5801 E Grant, followed by refreshments in celebration of her life.
ALLEN, Ronald G.
84, passed away September 23, 2003. He was born in New York City and served in W.W.II. He was a successful businessman and retail manager for 40 years. He was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Paul's Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alberta; two daughters, Virginia Kwolek and Annie Allen, both of Tucson and grandson, Queston Kwolek. Ronald will be remembered by all as a funny, giving, compassionate man. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson in the Memorial Garden. Donations may be made in his Honor to St. Paul's Memerial Garden or the Humane Society of S. Arizona. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
Katherine (Howe) Beamer
Katherine "Kate" Beamer died September 26, 2003 in Tucson. She was born in Saginaw, MI on March 12, 1909, and spent her early years in MI. She graduated from the University of Michigan, where she studied journalism. After graduation, Kate worked for a few years as a reporter for the Blissfield Advance in Blissfield, MI. She married Miles E. Beamer in 1935. Miles died in 1984. Kate and her husband lived in Detroit, where they raised three children and she was a member of many civic organizations, incuding the League of Women Voters and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. She was active in the civil rights movement in Detroit, working with interracial women's groups to foster racial understanding. She also wrote a series of booklets on careers for the Detroit Public Schools.
Kate was always interested in words and writing. Her love of writing led her to write many short remembrances of her life growing up in Michigan and memoirs about her travels, poetry, and other short pieces. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Family members remember fondly her love of puzzles, enjoyment of a good joke, and keen interest in their activities.
She moved to Tucson with her husband in 1976. She was a charter member of the Northwest Unitarian Church, a member of the Writers Group at the Fountains, and for a time, editor of The Coins. She volunteered as a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of America as well as Meals on Wheels and sewing baby clothes for University Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Charles) Cnudde of Cambridge, MA, Molly (Paul) Flory of Orlando, FL; son, Daniel (Barbara) Beamer of Tucson; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the M and M Adult Care Home and Hospice for their love and care of Kate.
A memorial service will be held at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church, 3601 W. Cromwell at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2003. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tucson Public Library, Hospice Care or charity of one's choice.
