LIBERTY, June, 80 years old, passed away 20 March, 1996. Born in West Hartford, CT, grew up in Caanan and was a 30 year resident of Tucson. Survived by Edward J. Liberty, her loving husband of 24 years; also son, Steven (Joan) Vosburgh; stepsons, Timothy, Daniel (Cleda), Robert (Suzanne), William (Puanani); step-daughters, Gloria, Mary (Dave), Sandra (James), Linda (Chuck); brothers, Paul and Willis (Nancy) Blodgett; nephew, Neil C. (Toni) Blodgett; best friend, Helen Gagnon; 16 grandchildren and many other friends and relatives, all of whom will miss the loving twinkle of her eyes and the beautiful music from her heart. Memorial will be on Sunday, March 24, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4221 W. Ajo Way. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LUSTER, Ben Patton “Pat’. Funeral Services for Mr. Luster, age 60, who passed away as the result of an accident Tuesday, March 19, 1996, in Tucson, will be conducted Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Palo Verde L.D.S. Chapel, 6901 E. Kenyon St., Tucson, AZ. Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Central Cemetery, Central, AZ. Pat, born August 20, 1935 in Pima, grew up and received his education there, graduating from Pima High in 1953. He attended EAC and ASU. He later joined the Navy serving from 1955 to 1959. Pat married Marlene Combs, July 28, 1956, they made their home in Tucson in 1960, where they have resided since. Pat and his family owned and operated “Luster Construction Company.’ He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many positions in the Church. He was currently serving as Branch President of the Wilmot Branch. Pat is survived by his wife, Marlene Luster; one son, Greg; two daughters, Mindy Cluff and Kaylene Leenknecht, all of Tucson; one sister, Beth Kelly of Pima; two brothers, Charles Kay Luster of Mesa and Ray C. Luster of Safford; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), and on hour prior to Service time at the Palo Verde L.D.S. Church. Arrangements for Ben Patton “Pat’ Luster are under the direction of ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, and COLDWELL FUNERAL HOME of Safford.
MacPHERSON, Ann, 79, died March 15, 1996. A resident of Tucson for 60 years. She is survived by cousins, Alice and Gilbert Bucknum, of Green Valley. Before retiring in 1981 she was a teacher for the Tucson Unified School District. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1939 where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she first taught school in Hayden, AZ. Later in Tucson she taught classes in Carrillo, Sewell, Brown and Blenman schools. She interrupted her career here to teach the children of the Untied States Naval Services in the Panama Canal Zone and in Naples, Italy. Upon returning she obtained a Masters Degree in education at the University of Colorado at Greeley. She also upgraded her teaching skills by studies in England and Hawaii. She was very active in the affairs of the Arizona Historical Society and the Adobe Corral of the Westerners. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6 in the Chapel at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
NIEBEL, Martha M., 83, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996. She was a past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Chapter #67 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by two sons, Ralph J. Niebel, Jr. and and Wallace P. Niebel, Sr.; grandchildren, Ralph J. Niebel III, Lisa L. Langlais, Wallace P. Niebel, Jr. and Stephanie Whetstone; and two great-grandchildren, Kimberly Langlais and Daniel Langlais. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church at the corner of Jefferson and Copper in Albuquerque.
PETERSON, Ronald E., 70, a 56 year Tucson resident, passed away March 21, 1996. Survived by wife, Imogene; sons, Timothy (Tammy) and Dan (Jacquie); daughter, Lynnette; foster daughter, Helen Gilbert; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; brother, Maynard (Patricia) Peterson. Mr. Peterson served in the US Navy during WWII, was a member of the Elks, Eagles and Atomic Veterans Assoc. Memorial Service to be announced.
PROSSER, Sandra Iris, age 55, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 1996. She died after a sudden appearance of cancer. She was born May 22, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She died at home, surrounded by her family; her mother, Myrtle G. Giachetti; her five loving children, Daniel (Cheryl) Prosser, Jean (Manuel) Gadea, Thomas (Maria), Robert and Kathryn Prosser, all of Tucson; her brothers, Roger (Jennifer) and Richard (Elizabeth) Giachetti; seven treasured and beautiful grandchildren and five nieces and nephews. Through her years of childcare she was a Mother to many others, who also loved her very much. Sandy will always be remembered for her faith, her generosity and her kindness. She has left us with an abundance of love and memories. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712, in Sandy’s memory. Services will be offered at Grace Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. and W. Miracle Mile. A Memorial Ceremony for Sandy will be held during Sunday’s (March 24) Service at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel.
SHANAHAN, Bernice M., 87, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996 in Tucson. She is survived by one son, Dennis (Sharen) Shanahan, Jr. of Tucson; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be in Chicago, IL. Local arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
SHIPLEY, Edgar R., 90, of Ft. Collins, CO since 1993 and a former 23 year resident of Tucson, died March 18, 1996. Survived by son, James A. Shipley of Lawrence, KS; daughters, Sherry I. Graham of Wichita, KS and Kay Whittaker of Ft. Collins, CO; brother, Charles B. Shipley of Sierra Vista, AZ; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born April 13, 1905 in Garden Plain, KS to Cad W. Shipley and Alice Yarberry. He graduated from Goddard High School in Goddard, KS and married Blanche Burke on August 14, 1934 in Newton, KS. Mr. Shipley farmed in Sedgwick, CO and in Kansas from 1926 until 1950. During WWII he worked at the Boeing Plant in Wichita, KS where he built B-29's. After he quit farming in 1950 he went to work for Harper and Sons Masonary in Wichita, KS. He was a member of the Masonic Consistory in Wichita, KS, member of the Clearwater Methodist Church in Clearwater, KS and an avid golfer. Memorial gifts may be made to the Fort Collins Good Samaritan Retirement Village or the Humane Society of America in care of Allnutt Funeral Service/Goodrich Chapel, 301 E. Olive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524. Funeral Services will be held at the Allnutt Funeral Service/Goodrich Chapel, in Ft. Collins, CO. 303-482-3208.
WELLS, Ruth S., born August 15, 1927, passed away March 15, 1996. Survived by two daughters, Ruth Mitchell-Belford and Flip VanBrocklin; three grandchildren; and one niece, Colleen Young. A Memorial Service will be held at El Mesquital, Three Points, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd.
BAILEY, Amelia, In Loving Memory, Amy Vilhauer was born near Zeeland, ND on September 5, 1913. She was the daughter of August and Magdalena Vilhauer. Preceded in death by husband, Burnette Bailey; brothers, Ervin, Quinton and Clifton Vilhauer; sisters, Rebecca Hochhalter and Idella Vilhauer. She is survived by her sons, Paul V. Eul (Darlene), Douglas S. Eul (Carol); daughter, Jeanette Calderwood; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also survived by brothers, Ted and Ernest Vilhauer; and sisters, Louella Johnson and Joan Skov. Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the King in Tucson, 2450 S. Kolb Rd., Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date in Vancouver, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund c/o the Church of the King. A special thank you to the loving and caring staff and volunteers at the St. Joseph’s Hospice.
BENDER, Anne M., 75, died March 20, 1996. Mother of Janice (David G.) Brown of Marana; sister of Eva Warga of FL and Helen Jaros of NJ; grandmother of Jeffrery M. Brown and Michele M. Brown. She was a member of the Elks Club in FL. Contributions to Community Hospice, 4330 N. Campbell Ave. Suite 256, Tucson, AZ or American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
COLLINS, Rupert Patrick, Col. USAF Ret. 80, died March 19, 1996. Survived by his wife, Maureen Collins; daughter, Tanya; sons, Robert and Terry (Betty); grandchildren, Lisa, Nathan, Clinton, Stephen, Scott, Kevin, Deborah and Russell. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by son Kevin. Mr. Collins retired December 31, 1971 from the United States Air Force. He was past commander of the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center at DMAFB. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam Fighter Pilot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712. Graveside Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25 at Ft. Huachuca Cemetery, Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CRANZ, Nick R., 35, of Tucson, passed away March 21, 1996. Survived by parents, Nazy and Ramona Cranz; sisters, Nadine (Richard) Hernandez, Anna (Mickey) Teague; brothers, Nazib Jr., and Richard J. (Gerrie) Cranz; nieces and nephews, Marissa, Michael, Eric, Cody, Aaron, Matthew, Miranda. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 1996 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. by Msgr. Carrillo. Mass will be offered Monday, March 25, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral by Msgr. Carrillo, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Class of 1979, Cholla High School graduate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Nick’s memory to P.A.C.T., Hospice/St. Mary’s Carondelet, T.A.P. and Shanti.
HAWKINS, C.S. “Chick’ 85, of Tucson, died March 22, 1996. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne; children, Bruce (Trucynda) Hawkins, Jerry (Paula) Hawkins, Julie (Mike) Feerick, and Brian (Grace) Hawkins; nine grandchildren, Tiffanie, Bryent, Eric, Amy, Ryan, Sarah, Christopher, Michael, and Nicholas; sister, Linetta Parry of Philo, IL; sister-in-law, Ruth Hawkins of Glendora, CA; brother-in-law, Lester Oberfeld of Tucson; and niece, Ann Butler of Livermore, CA. Chick was born in Terre Haute, IN, to his parents, Clarence W. and Mable Hawkins. After working in Berkley, CA for Kaiser Shipyard from 1942-1945, he came to Tucson where he married LaVerne Oberfeld on August 26, 1948. Mr. Hawkins started working as program Director for the YMCA in 1947. Among the various branches which he served at were the South Branch, Lighthouse, Jacobs Park and Tucson Metro. Chick directed the Triangle Y Ranch Camp from its early beginnings to its present development and was also supervisor for the Knot-Hole Club at the U of A football games. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996. Funeral service will be at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Monday, March 25, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark L. Hallemeyer and Rev. Ronald G. Koehler officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Sportsmen’s Fund, P.O. Box 37001, Tucson 85740 or Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HINTZ, Orietta G., died March 21, 1996. Survived by her husband, “Al’ Hintz; daughter, Colette (Terry) Whitlock of Tucson; son, Carlos Hintz of Chandler; sister, Eldy Goodwin of OK; brother, Carlos Galvez of OK. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to Carondelet Hospice % of St. Joseph’s Hospital, 310 N. Wilmot Rd., 85711. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HOWES, Jesse C., 69, of Tucson, AZ, died March 21, 1996. Survived by wife of 47 years, Marcene B. (Helmick) Howes; son, Morris L. Howes; daughter, Marsha N. Seng; and grandson, Joshua P. Seng; and granddaughter, Angela K. Seng; and son-in-law, Loren D. Seng; also sister, Macel Lee of WV; brothers, Alfred Howes of WV and Robert Howes of PA. There will be no services per Jesses’s request. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
KNEIB, Melvin John, 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 1996 in Tucson. Mr. Kneib was Vice President of Park Bank for 50 years. Happily married to Billee for 58 years. He was a very devout Catholic. Survived by his wife, Billee Kneib of Tucson; daughter, Diane Marie Eustice of Tucson; brother, Francis Kneib of St. Joseph, MO; four grandchildren, Lisa (Bryan) Howard of Tucson, John (Miyuki) Eustice of CA, Linda (Robert) Stallings of Phoenix and Mary Beth (William) Foster of Tucson; six great-great-grandchildren. Mass for Mr. Kneib will be said at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert. Friends of Mr. Kneib may call from 5:00 t0 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Family suggests memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
LEWIS, John E., 75, of Tucson, died March 13, 1996. Husband of Harriet J. of Tucson; father of DeeDee Trejo of Ingram, TX, Scottie Lewis of Pittsford, MI; seven grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Monday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
LIBERTY, June, 80 years old, passed away 20 March, 1996. Born in West Hartford, CT, grew up in Caanan and was a 30 year resident of Tucson. Memorial will be on Sunday, March 24, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4221 W. Ajo Way. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PROSSER, Sandra Iris, age 55, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 1996. She died after a sudden appearance of cancer. She was born May 22, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She died at home, surrounded by her family; her mother, Myrtle G. Giachetti; her five loving children, Daniel (Cheryl) Prosser, Jean (Manuel) Gadea, Thomas (Maria), Robert and Kathryn Prosser, all of Tucson; her brothers, Roger (Jennifer) and Richard (Elizabeth) Giachetti; seven treasured and beautiful grandchildren and five nieces and nephews. Through her years of childcare she was a Mother to many others, who also loved her very much. Sandy will always be remembered for her faith, her generosity and her kindness. She has left us with an abundance of love and memories. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712, in Sandy’s memory. Services will be offered at Grace Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle Rd. and W. Miracle Mile. A Memorial Ceremony for Sandy will be held during Sunday’s (March 24) Service at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
