WILKINSON, Loyal Russell (Bud), 78, of Tucson, died Sunday, May 5, 1996. Survived by daughter, Audrey Arnold (Kenneth) of Tucson; three granddaughters, Laura and Lisa Gardiner of Tucson and Cherie Brown (Vince) of CA. Preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Iris Leona Wilkinson, and his son, William Arthur Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson established the family business, Rite Roofing Company, in 1961. The business is currently run by his daughter Audrey with the help of her husband Ken. He loved to fly in his 'Little Sut' airplane around his home state of Michigan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in WWII. He worked in Marana starting in 1952 as an instrument flying instructor until the program was terminated. He ran a Richfield service station until 1961 when he started the roofing business. He was a kind and patient man having cared for his wife for many years when she was ill and always giving love to his family. At the request of Mr. Wilkinson, no services are planned. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
WINTER, Gary R., 54, a resident of Tucson for 50 years, died May 2, 1996. He was born in Steubenville, OH, December 27, 1941. He graduated from Catalina High School in Tucson and Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ with a BS in Marketing. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency during the Vietnam War. He was Vice President and Director of the Tucson Board of Realtors and President of the Tucson Multiple Listing Service and National Director and President of the Tucson Chapter NAIFA. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ELMER, Willard T., 76, of Tucson, passed away on May 2, 1996. He moved to Tucson in 1973 from Rockford, IL. He was the owner/operator of Country Trading Post Antiques. Survivors include wife, Emmajean, married December 18, 1940; son, Douglas of Rockford, IL; two brothers, Paul and Duane of Rockford, IL; two sisters, Ruth of FL and Jean of Madison, WI; grandson, David of Las Vegas, NV. Family wishes to sincerely thank everyone who generously gave their support during the long, sad days of suffering following surgery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HARDY, John H., 85, of Tucson, died May 2, 1996. Survivors include his children, Wendell (Mariann) Hardy, Pamela (Jeff) Haskell, Craig (Susan) Hardy and Mark (Susie) Hardy; grandchildren, Heather Gatenbien, Clay and Amy Haskell, Todd, Hollan, Crissie, Logan, J.J., John and Jessica Hardy; sister, Alice Morrison; and friend Shirley Taylor. Mr. Hardy was a long time resident of Tucson and founder of El Rancho Market. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 1996. Graveside Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Frontier Little League, P.O. Box 30537, Tucson, AZ 85751. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HARRIS, Gloria (Deanie), 38, passed away April 28, 1996 at Tucson Medical Center. Services will be held Monday, May 6, 1996 at 10:00 til 11:00. Visitation only graveside services follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.
HILL, May, 86, a Tucson resident since 1941, died Friday, April 26, 1996. Graveside Services will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1996 with Rev. Paul David Sholin officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
KELLNER, Alex R., 71, of Tucson, died May 2, 1996. Survived by brothers, John and Walter; sister, Peggy Kellner, all of Tucson. Alex was born in Tucson served in the US Navy, was a professional baseball player and construction worker and member of American Legion Post 7. Memorial Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.
McDONELL, Dorothy Gordon, passed away May 1, 1996. Born December 3, 1913, Ladysmith, V.I., B.C., Canada. Graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing, Victoria, B.C. Preceded in death by her husband, Archie McDonell. Archie met and married Dorothy in 1945. Archie was a graduate of the University of Idaho Mining School. They lived and worked in British Guinea, Idaho, Vermont, Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania before moving to Tucson where in September, 1981 Archie retired as Senior Vice President of Arizona Mineral, Subsidiary of Atlantic Richfield. Dorothy and Archie choose Tucson as their retirement living here for the past 26 years. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Gordon, A. Scott; and five grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held at SS Peter and Paul Monday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. Interment of cremation will take place in Nelson, B.C., Canada. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
REITZ, Wayne G., 62, born September 17, 1933 in Chicago, IL, died in Tucson on May 2, 1996. Following a two year battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by father, George A. and brother, Raymond G. He is survived by daughter, Victoria; mother, Sophie; brother, George (Carrie); sister, Marlene (Jack) Fagan, all of Tucson; and sister, Shirley Camera of FL; also by many nieces and nephews. While it existed, Wayne was a very active member of the 'Telephone Pioneers', volunteering countless hours on their activities that helped support the Carondelet Hospice Program. Wayne was an employee of Mountain Bell/U S West for 44 years. Services will be private.
ROSE, Donald C., 80, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 3, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene; daughter, Diane (Orren) Biesterfeld; and grandchildren, Shawn (Todd) Walsh, Craig and Sarah Biesterfeld; also sister, Lois Rose of Aiken, SC; and brother, Richard Rose of Iowa Falls, IA. Don arrived in Tucson in 1948 from Iowa Falls with his family to enjoy the dry Tucson climate. An early member of El Rio and Forty Niners Country Club and later Rolling Hills, he loved the game of golf and his many friends. He was a life member of Elks Club 385 and attended Catalina United Methodist Church. In 1978 Don sold The Buffet and entered into an active retirement. His family appreciated the care he received as a resident of Bel Aire Care Home where he left peacefully. A Memorial will be held at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity.
ROTH, Ellen F., passed away May 2, 1996. Survived by her son, Charles Roth V; daughter, Margaret Roth; grandson, Charles Roth VI and granddaughter, Hillary Roth. Ellen received a BA from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She was a retired Social Worker living in Tucson since 1982, active in the Catholic Church and the Mensa Organization. Services pending at St. Pius X.
SHORTMAN, Andrew 'Andy', 90, of Tucson, passed away May 2, 1996. Survived by son, Ronald A. Shortman of Pinetop; daughter, Sandra (Vern) Olson of Tucson; grandchildren, Laurie Walsh, Lyle Olson, Lisa Olson, Brandie Shortman, Charles Shortman; sister, Anne Mazzarone of Toms River, NJ. Predeceased by wife, Rose Ellen Shortman on June 3, 1987, six brothers and two sisters. Private graveside services Monday Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Edward L. Eddy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
DORR, Donald E., 73, of Tucson, died May 1, 1996. Interment will take place in Yelm, WA. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
HOLSINGER, James M., earned his eternal reward April 6, 1996. Born January 16, 1927 in Henry County, IN, he is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Minnie; sisters, Alice and Theresa; and brother, Mack. He is survived by his wife, Ester; sister, Mary; brothers, John, Robert and William. Jim graduated Sulfur Springs High School and Indiana Business College. He is retired from Pima County in 1989. He was a lifelong member of Brethren Church with current membership at Northwest Brethren Chapel in Tucson. Private interment will be in Mt. Summit Cemetery, Mt. Summit, IN. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. May 5, 1996 at Northwest Brethren Chapel, 505 W. Hardy Rd., with Pastor Dave West and Pastor Bill Curtis officiating. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
LYONS, Floyd H., 83, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Jackie L. (Rita); daughter, Thelma (Bill) Bambauer; granddaughters, Kim (John) Nees, Kelly (John) Allison and Kathy (Danton) Ben-Shalom; and grandson, Edward (Heidi) Bambauer; sister, Gayla Gates; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 4, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
McCLURE, Elma Marie (Tyson), was called home to be with our Lord on May 1, 1996. Elma was born in Pontotoc County, OK and is a member of the Chickasaw Indian Nation. Elma wed Dick McClure in Stratford, OK on November 29, 1934. In 1951 they moved to Morenci, AZ and then to Tucson in 1962. Elma has been a member of Manor Baptist Church since 1965 and also enjoyed the fellowship of Welcome Baptist Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Dick; sons, Bob (Frances) of Indio, CA, Jim (Donna); daughter, Betty (Larry) Shelman, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Phyllis Hiser, Steven, Richard, Darlene, Eddie, Greg and James; great-grandchildren, Blake Busey, Nicole, Tyrell and Brook. Visitation will be Friday, May 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service will be at Manor Baptist Church, 433 W. Lerdo Rd., at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4 with Pastors Ken Nickell and Luther Quintana officiating and music by Pastor Doug Dunnavant. Interment will be at South Lawn Cemetery.
MOORE, Dolorita G., 59, of Tucson, died May 2, 1996. Mother of Stephanie G. Ybarra, Stephen B. Moore of Sunnyvale, CA; one grandson. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Keim officiating. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111.)
STANG, Fred W., passed away 26 April, 1996. He was born 6 August, 1923 and moved from Indiana to Tucson, AZ in 1953 where he managed the Mayflower Division at Tucson Warehouse and Transfer Company. In 1969 Fred became Vice President of the High Value Products Division of North American Van Lines. Then in 1973 he formed Ralph's Transfer, Inc. Agent for North American Van Lines, and was the beloved C.E.O. of the corporation until his death. Fred was a member of Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Sertoma Club, Tucson Transportation Club, Delta Nu Alpha, National Defense Traffic Association and The American Movers Conference. He played golf and was a member of Tucson National. Fred greatly enjoyed his two loving companions 'Dumbo' (his Chow) and 'Niki' (his St. Bernard) whom he always took for his daily walk. He is survived by his daughter, Christy; and granddaughter, Nancy Hettlinger of Scottsdale; his sister, Erica (Adam) Olis of Merrillville, IN; and his extended family, Marie, Randy (Suzi), Ron, and Frank (Connie) Wicks of Tucson. Fred was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially those whom he inspired with his wit, wisdom and generosity.
TIGUE, Ginevra, died on Sunday, April 28, 1996. Predeceased by James (Leo). Mother of Deborah; grandmother of Ian and Gwenavir; brother of Edward L. Cook. Ginevra was Past Commander of the American Legion. Requiem Mass will be offered at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4th with the Rev. Robert Bruce Williams officiating at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 545 S. 5th Ave.
BOTTING, Roland Bassett, 92, died April 27, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cecelia (Coon). Survived by sons, Paul (Maxine) of Gaithersburg, MD and Peter (Libbie) of Pittsford, NY; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. As a professor of English literature, Dr. Botting taught at universities in Washington State, Texas and South Dakota. He was also a Dean of Faculty at Adelphi College Long Island, NY. Service and interment at convenience of family. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BRAGG, Donna W., 67 years old, died April 30, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by husband, William Bragg. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996 in WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway Blvd.
