John Haase (Big John) 47, born in Chicago, time spent in San Francisco, CA, Tucson was home. Died on Sunday, April 21, 1996. Son of John and Arlene Haase; brother of Bill Haase and Rick (Audra) Haase; father of Sage Carter; grandfather of John Haase. Preceded in death by his cohort in life Joe Sanchez. Celebration to be announced.
KOEHLER, ClaraBelle Braden, age 79, passed peacefully over on Saturday, April 20, 1996, after suffering a stroke on Thursday. Born March 27, 1917, in Spokane, WA, to Alfred and Helen Braden. Preceded in death by sister, Leah; and brothers, Richard and Gordon. Dearly loved by those remaining: her husband of 57 years, Mark L. Koehler, and daughter, Michal McKenzie, both of Tucson; her grandson, Thomas McKenzie of NJ; sister, Evelyn Woodruff of Spokane; brother, George Braden of Coeur d'Alene, ID; brother- and sister-in-law, Fred and Margaret Koehler of Hilo, HI; many nieces and nephews and their families; daughters of her heart, Patricia Youngdahl, Sue Ward, and Caren Smith; many loving friends, including her neighbors at the Country Club of LaCholla. ClaraBelle grew up in Coeur d'Alene and became a beautician after high school. She attended Whitworth College in Spokane where she met Mark. They spent their life together in the Presbyterian ministry, in Washington, Nevada, and Arizona, moving to Tucson in 1992 after 14 years in the Phoenix area. Memorial service on Thursday, April 25, 10:30 a.m., at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The Koehler Scholarship Fund, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA 99251; or to Primavera Services, Homeless Women's Program, 702 S. 6th, Tucson, AZ 85701. ClaraBelle will be remembered for her radiant spirit and her great love and kindness to so many.
NOAKSON, Cleo B., 88, died April 22, 1996. Mother of George D. (Lucille) Hoffman of NY; grandmother of Michael Hoffman of Tucson, sister of George Byant of TX; nieces, nephews and special friend, Blanca Romero also survive. No local services planned. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
REED, Don D., 60, of Tucson, died April 22, 1996. Born June 14, 1935 in Albany, NY. He was owner and operator of 'Craftsman Home Repair' since 1980. Survived by wife, Donna Reed of Tucson; sons, Donald C. and Jarami L. Reed; daughters, Pamela A. Williams and Wendy L. Batty, all of Tucson; sister, Eleanor Taylor of Fresno, CA; grandchildren, Jesse L. Hester of Phoenix, Jesse R. Batty and George C. Batty of Tucson. Memorial Services will be on Saturday, April 27, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SPENCER, Stephen L., died in Tucson, AZ, April 20, 1996. Stephen was born in Upland, CA and grew up in Cochise, AZ, graduating from Willcox High School in 1940. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1942 and served as a sergeant in the Army Claims Department in Saltzburg, Austria until 1946, continuing there as a G.S. Civilian until 1949 in the Judge Advocates Office. After returning to Arizona in 1949 he earned his B.A. in German Languages from the University of Arizona, and later earned his PH D in German Languages from Hamilton State University. A lifelong passion for learning led him to continue his studies at such diverse places as Middlebury, Stanford and the University of Vienna. At the time of his death he was working on a second doctorate in jurist law. Stephen taught German at the University of Minnesota, Duluth and at Stanford University. His prime interests beyond his family, language and law were politics and economics. A man of wide-ranging activities, he practiced real-estate throughout his life, founded Fiberglass Labricators Inc., served on the boards of North Star Community Dev. Corp. and Pine Manor College, and as President of the Foothills II Homeowners Assoc. in Tucson. He was a member of the Republican National Committee, Presidential Task Force, Kiwanis Club, U.S. Power Squadrons and the Skyline Country Club (Tucson). He was a businessman and teacher. Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Clara Congdon Spencer of Duluth, their children Charles and Susan Spencer, Guilford Spencer, Lisa Spencer and John Pekkala of Duluth, Helen Spencer and Larry Hatfield of Anchorage and grandchildren Jeffrey Smoger, Jessie Smoger and Clara Spencer of Duluth. Memorial Service at St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church, Thursday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Roger O. Douglas. Inurment will be in Duluth, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Assoc., Pine Manor College or the Humane Society. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends who give thanks for his devoted love, wit and joie de vivre. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SULOCK, Robert E., born March 24, 1971, died April 13, 1996. Survived by mother, Jeanette; his sister, Christina; his wife, Eva; daughter, Lauren; and many other relatives. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Rose Garden in Reid Park.
TIDMORE, Armon J., was born in Marshall County, Alabama on February 20, 1915. He passed away on April 21, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris; two sons, Phillip G. Tidmore of Arlington, VA, and Steve M. Tidmore (Denise); two grandchildren, Troy and Dana of Scottsdale, AZ; one brother, Haden Tidmore; sisters, Eunice Hudgins, Corene Hill, Lorene Tidmore, Vidamae Clotfelter, and Ruby Dean Clark; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tidmore served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Jacksonville State University and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Alabama. He taught school in Alabama, Tennessee, and in Tucson, AZ as a special education teacher. He had been a Tucson resident since 1958. Since his retirement he was active in retired teachers and the Catalina United Methodist Homebuilders Sunday School Class. A Memorial Service followed by a reception for family and friends shall be held at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catalina Methodist Church, or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
DAVIDSON, Janett Mae, 48, died April 21, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Carl; mother, Christine Osborn; children, Shelly (Gerald) Teague, Ronald, Michael and Gary, all of Tucson; stepchildren, Lottie Ross and Denise (Rocco) Griffin of Sierra Vista; sisters, Jan-etha Wyatt of Vail, Janice (Wayne) Webb, Juanita Shelton and brother, Roger Osborn, all of Tucson. She was preceded in death by stepson, Carl Davidson, Jr. and brother, James R. Osborn. Services Thursday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
DENNETT, Phyllis Peck, passed away April 18, 1996. Phyllis has resided in Tucson since 1967 originally from Minneapolis, MN. She will be remembered at a Memorial Service, Saturday, April 27th, 10:30 a.m. BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Paul Dennett of Honolulu, HI and John Dennett of San Mateo, CA.
Brett C. Garcia 19, of Tucson, died April 20, 1996. Survived by parents, Arthur Garcia and Mary Denton, both of Tucson; brothers, Arthur Zachary Garcia, Jeremiah James Garcia, both of Tucson; grandparents, Rito and Lily Garcia, and Rose Denton, all of Tucson; uncle, William (Deborah) Denton; cousins, Carrie Denton, Kelley Denton; aunt, Theresa Crews; stepmother, Debbie Garcia; cousins, Robert Matthew and Melissa; aunt, Tina Olson. Mass of Resurrection offered Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
JOHNSON, Garland O., Sr., 75, passed away on April 20, 1996 in Tucson. Mr. Johnson was born on September 23, 1920 in Hopewell, VA the son and Ed and Laura Johnson. He served in the US Army Air Corps in WWII and was a member of the 454 Bombardment Group. Mr. Johnson and his family moved to Tucson in 1963 from Richmond, VA. He later became co-owner of Allied Office Supply until his retirement in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; father of June and Betty Johnson and Donna Miller, all of Tucson, Owen Johnson Jr. of San Diego; brother of Virginia (Adrian) Sigmon of Arlington, VA, Conrad (Sue) and Hugh Johnson of Hopewell, VA; grandfather of Shauna, Jenny, and Melissa Miller of Tucson; father-in-law of Fred J. Miller. Memorial Service will be conducted Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. Joyce Thompson-Brest officiating. In lieu of flowers, family request that donations be made to TMC Hospice or ones favorite charity.
KOEHLER, ClaraBelle Braden, age 79, passed peacefully over on Saturday, April 20, 1996, after suffering a stroke on Thursday. Born March 27, 1917, in Spokane, WA, to Alfred and Helen Braden. Preceded in death by sister, Leah; and brothers, Richard and Gordon. Dearly loved by those remaining: her husband of 57 years, Mark L. Koehler, and daughter, Michal McKenzie, both of Tucson; her grandson, Thomas McKenzie of NJ; sister, Evelyn Woodruff of Spokane; brother, George Braden of Coeur d'Alene, ID; brother- and sister-in-law, Fred and Margaret Koehler of Hilo, HI; many nieces and nephews and their families; daughters of her heart, Patricia Youngdahl, Sue Ward, and Caren Smith; many loving friends, including her neighbors at the Country Club of LaCholla. ClaraBelle grew up in Coeur d'Alene and became a beautician after high school. She attended Whitworth College in Spokane where she met Mark. They spent their life together in the Presbyterian ministry, in Washington, Nevada, and Arizona, moving to Tucson in 1992 after 14 years in the Phoenix area. Memorial service on Thursday, April 25, 10:30 a.m., at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The Koehler Scholarship Fund, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA 99251; or to Primavera Services, Homeless Women's Program, 702 S. 6th, Tucson, AZ 85701. ClaraBelle will be remembered for her radiant spirit and her great love and kindness to so many.
LOPEZ, Leonard J., born October 2, 1962, died April 19, 1996. Survived by his wife, Irene; and two daughters, Angelica 13 and Monica 11; also survived by his parents, Alex Lopez, Lucy Lopez; brother, George Lopez; sisters, Genevieve Villegas and Lorraine Thompson, all of Tucson, AZ. Visitation will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Thursday, April 26, 1996 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for family members and a Memorial Service at Grace Chapel, 6180 E. Pima, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Grace Chapel. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
Christine J. McNabb 81, of Tucson, passed away April 17, 1996. Born June 29, 1914 in Irvine, KY. Christine grew up and married in southwestern Ohio, and moved to Tucson in 1951, where she raised her family. After returning to Ohio in 1965, she worked at the Middletown Public Library, serving as head of the audio-visual department. She retired to Tucson in 1979, remaining an active member of Broadway Christian Church until her death. Christine was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Michael E.) Harris of Tucson; son, William R. (Elaine) McNabb of Franklin, OH; five grandchildren, Shelley (Brent) Jaramillo of Scottsdale, AZ, James Harris of Tucson, Robert, Susan and Matthew McNabb, all of Franklin, OH; three brothers, William and Harold Ledford of Middletown, OH and Cale Ledford of Franklin, OH; as well as many nieces, nephews and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Edna Dingman in 1994, and Frances Stamper in 1993, and two brothers, Robert Ledford in 1978 and Cecil Ledford in 1942. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26 at Broadway Christian Church, 4741 E. Broadway, Pastor Don Bryant officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Christian Church in her name. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
MOXHAM, Ruth E., 81, of Tucson, died April 19, 1996. Survivors include son, Don Moxham, Tucson; and daughter, Marilyn Overholser of CA; five grandchildren and one great grandchild, Colby also survive. Mrs. Moxham was preceded in death by son, Bryant in 1992 and husband, Donald in January 1996. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make a Wish or the Heart Foundation. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
RAMSAY, Margaret K., 91, died April 19, 1996. Survived by her grandsons, John Blecher II, and Jeff (Kathryn) Blecher; sister, Debbie Shaver; great granddaughter, Linsey Diane Blecher. Funeral Service and Interment to take place in St. Joseph, MO. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SPITZER, Richard P., 67, passed away April 19, 1996. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Audrey; son, Mark (Ronda); daughters, Jeanne Burr (Brad), Lynn Greth (Kenton); granddaughters, Alyson Burr and Amber Greth. Also survived by brother, Don (Betty); Jerald (J. Audrey); sisters-in-law, Ruth Kennely and Elenor Spitzer; and brother-in-law, Merlin Meyer. Richard also had many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. Retired USPS mail carrier, served in the military, member of Masonic Lodge Aaron #49. We'll miss you 'Sweet and Lovable'…enjoy heavenly baseball games. Richard will be remembered with a Memorial Service Tuesday, April 23rd, 2:00 p.m. Hudgel's SWAN FUNERAL HOME. Donations may be made to the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children or any other organization benefiting children.
SULOCK, Robert E., born March 24, 1971, died April 13, 1996. Survived by mother, Jeanette; his sister, Christina; his wife, Eva; daughter, Lauren; and many other relatives. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Rose Garden in Reid Park.
TIDMORE, Armon J., was born in Marshall County, Alabama on February 20, 1915. He passed away on April 21, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris; two sons, Phillip G. Tidmore of Arlington, VA, and Steve M. Tidmore (Denise); two grandchildren, Troy and Dana of Scottsdale, AZ; one brother, Haden Tidmore; sisters, Eunice Hudgins, Corene Hill, Lorene Tidmore, Vidamae Clotfelter, and Ruby Dean Clark; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Tidmore served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Jacksonville State University and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Alabama. He taught school in Alabama, Tennessee, and in Tucson, AZ as a special education teacher. He had been a Tucson resident since 1958. Since his retirement he was active in retired teachers and the Catalina United Methodist Homebuilders Sunday School Class. A Memorial Service followed by a reception for family and friends shall be held at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catalina Methodist Church, or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
