WEATHERRED, Joe G., 77, of Phoenix, died April 21, 1996. Father of Ron G. Weatherred of Hamilton, OH, Jolynne C. Stripling of Phoenix, Susan Barr of Catalina; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother of Lina Wicks of Dallas, TX, Jewell Bentley of Haldom City, TX. Graveside Service East Lawn Cemetery, Thursday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111) Thursday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
WILSON, Jack Dewayne, 57 years old, passed on into another life Friday morning, April 20, 1996. Born in Central Ohio, Jack lived most of his life in Tucson. After 10 years of dedicating himself in the US Marines Jack worked with the families swimming pool construction business, Wilson Pool and Patio, Inc. Survivors: sister, Suzie D. Taylor; and two brothers, Robert and Jay Wilson. Graveside Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at South Lawn Cemetery.
BRYAN, Beverly Ann, 58, of North Branch, MI and a winter visitor of Tucson, died April 20, 1996. Survived by husband, James Bryan of Imlay City, MI; sons, James E. Bryan of Portland, OR, Thomas M. Bryan of Chandler, AZ, Robert W. Bryan of North Branch, MI, John A. Bryan of Tucson; daughter, Pamela S. Bryan of Tucson; mother, Beatrice A. Meggitt of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Amber, Jason, Chelsea, Scott, Jonathan, and Jacob. Memorial Services Monday 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Memorial contributions may be made to Tucson Medical Center, Hospice program in memory of Beverly A. Bryan. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
ELLIS, Jean A., 88, died April 20, 1996. Grandmother of David Perrin and Gregory Perrin, Douglas Perrin; great grandmother of Michelle Perrin. Preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Perrin; husband David M. Ellis and sons Dave Ellis and Bob Stroud. Memorial Services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers the family request the donations be made to American Cancer Society, 1636 N Swan Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GORHAM, John William, 28, life-long resident of San Manuel, AZ, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996 while visiting Mexico. He is survived by his parents, John J. and Evelyn M. Gorham of San Manuel; his sister, Stephanie Gorham; a nephew, Miguel Jovenal, all of San Manuel; many other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Mammoth, AZ from 5:00 p.m. until the church closes. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with burial following in Mammoth Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Tucson, AZ.
HALL, Gary J., 49, died April 19, 1996. Survived by wife, Katsue Hall; mother, Lucille Hall; brothers, Don and Randall Hall and sister, Cathy Sasnett. Gary served in the U.S.A.F. for 21 years and then taught at ITT Tech for the past 10 years. Friends may call 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
LIGHTBODY, Joyce H., 68, died April 19, 1996. Mother of Keith Lightbody of CA, Scott Lightbody of Tucson and Allyson Lightbody Stimson of CA; sister of Norma Longenecker of IL and Ronald Everton of England; daughter of Annie Everton; and four grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her father, William Everton; sister, Maureen Skaly and son Craig. In lieu of flowers donations to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MILNE, Beatrice Marie, age 66, of Tucson, died April 17, 1996. She was born in Walnut, NE on November 11, 1929. Survivors include her daughter, Wilda (Robert) Loeser of CA; son, Ralph of Tucson; sister, Arlene Liska and brothers Ralph and Marvin Block, all of NE; and two grandchildren. She worked as a dispatcher for Tucson Electric Power Company for 40 years before retiring this year. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996. A Memorial Service conducted by Rev. Leonard Smith will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, on Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, Desert Sonora Inpatient Unit, 1920 W. Rudasill Rd. 85704.
BARISON, Vincent James, Jr., combat disabled, Lt. USAF Ret., 72, died April 16, 1996. Husband of Sarah Barison; father of James (Judith) Barison of Tucson; brother of Beatrice Barison of IL; brother-in-law of Margaretta Bonneau of NE; grandfather of Jeffrey Woodruff, Douglas (Robin) Woodruff and Jacquelyn (Bernard J.) Weber; great granddaughter, Felicia Weber also survives. He was a member of Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Officer's Club at DMAFB. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at DMAFB Chapel 2 with Chaplain Ronald Underwood and the DMAFB Honor Guard officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 1996 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BARNETT, Tommy Wayne, Chief of Drexel Heights Fire Dept., died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Born June 29, 1938 to Jewell and Wallace Barnett in Lawndale, CA. He is predeceased by his brother, Don Lee; daughter, Vicky Lynn; and mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his children, Don, Bob, Kathy and Cynthia; niece, Betty Jean; and his grandchildren, Matt and Laura, and all those who loved him. Tom was a career firefighter. Communities served includes Downey and Huntington Beach, CA, Bethany, OK, and Drexel Heights, AZ. He was active in many community service organizations including International Fire Chiefs Assoc., Bethany Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the Oklahoma City Fire Chiefs Assoc., and was currently serving as President of the Pima County Fire Chiefs Assoc. He was on the Advisory Board of the Lawrence Wellness Center, and was instrumental in establishing the Food and Clothing Bank there. We will all miss his daily love and support. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 1996. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana, with Rev. Robert Siebels officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lawrence Wellness Center.
DEAN, Jerry C., 71, of Tucson, died April 19, 1996. Born February 11, 1925 in Paris, AR. He was owner and operator of Jerry's Auto Glass since 1970. Survived by wife, Beatrice Dean of Tucson; sons, Thomas G. (Dorothy) Dean and Paul B. (Mary) Dean, both of Tucson; brother, William M. Dean of Ft. Lyons, CO; grandchildren, Jeffrey T. Dean, Lisa M. Dean, Ryan P. Dean, all of Tucson. Memorial Services Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Dr. Mark L. Koehler of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to University Medical Center, Heart Transplant Research, in memory of Jerry C. Dean. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
DIETZ, Donald Fredrick, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at Navapache Regional Medical Center in Show Low. Mr. Dietz was born in Kenosha, WI, where he received his education and then went on to attend Fisher Body School in Waukeegan, IL, to learn to do auto body repair. Upon graduation he moved to Arizona in 1947 where he and his father opened Dietz Body Shop in Tucson which he co-owned and operated until 1992. In 1994 he and his wife moved to Show Low to enjoy his retirement together. Mr. Dietz is survived by his wife, Earlene Dietz of Show Low, AZ; one son, Bill Dietz of Aspen, CO; one brother, Richard Dietz of Odessa, TX; and one sister, Dorothy Olsen of Pleasant Praire, WI. No services are planed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Owens Mortuary of Show handled arrangements.
EGGERT, Marie Elizabeth, 86, of Tucson, died April 17, 1996. Survived by husband of 61 years, Raymond Eggert; daughters, Ellen (Dr. Andrew) King of Baton Rouge, LA, Sally Eggert and Virginia Eggert of Tucson; grandchildren, Julie (Eric) Robideau, Colleen Magnuson, Ashley (Dr. Steven) Brewer, Michael Magnuson and Thomas King; great-grandchildren, Christopher Magnuson, Charlotte Brewer and Eric Robideau, Jr. and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Mrs. Eggert was a Past Worthy Matron of International Order of Eastern Star and 69 year member of organization. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 with Rev. Don Strauch officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ELLIOTT, Marie V. (Donovan), 73, passed away April 18, 1996. She was born in Marlboro, MA on May 21, 1922 and is survived by her husband of 46 years, Russell Elliott of Tucson, AZ; also son, George Elliott (Audrey); daughters, Joan Catt (Lonny), Lynn Palazzolo (Joe) of Warren, MI; grandchildren, Clint, Russell and Julee Elliott, Mark, Tiffany and Koury Catt and Lindsey Palazzolo; and one great grandchild, Dallas Catt. Also survived by her sisters, Helen Brennan of Marlboro, MA, Elizabeth Phaneuf of Cape Cod, MA, Aline Mott of York, ME; brother, Joseph Donovan of Tucson and James Donovan of Marlboro, MA. Services will be held in Marlboro, MA, however there will be a Memorial open house at 4765 E. 18th St. in Tucson (748-7119) for close friends and family on Sunday, April 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
FERGUSON, G. 'Fergie', 77, of Pinetop and Tucson, passed away April 19, 1996. Survived by wife, Evelyn; brother, Bill; the Hardy family, the Charles family and his many friends. He served in the military in WWII. In recent years he enjoyed golf and other sports. Private family services will be held. Friends may call Friday evening April 26th from 4:30 to 6:30 at the home of the Charles family. Please call 887-4186 for directions. Contributions in his name to the Humane Society.
KAUFMAN, Frances, 75, of Tucson, died April 18, 1996. Born September 7, 1920 in New York City. Survived by husband, Louis Kaufman of Tucson; son, Fred J. Kaufman of Seattle, WA; daughter, Madelyne Patick-Green of Los Angeles, CA; sisters, Fay Post of FL, Pearl Santucci of NY; grandson, Jordan Patick of Los Angeles, CA. Services and interment will be in New York. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or the Arthritis Foundation in memory of Frances Kaufman. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
KLAUS, Alice E., of Tucson, died April 19, 1996. Survived by husband, William C. Klaus; step-son, Arthur Hacket of Manassas, VA; nephew, Herbert (Marion) Waesch and; niece, Cheryl Waesch of Tucson. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1949 E. Helen St. Entombment will be in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
LARRA, Joe G., 79, of Tucson, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 1996. He is survived by daughters, Jo Ann (Art) Trujillo, Margaret Robles; granddaughters, Adrienne and Michelle Trujillo, Felicia (Roy) Lowe; sister, Reina Ortiz. Also survived by his friend Bea Marquez and her loving family. Joe also had many beloved nieces, nephews and God-children. Retired in 1978 as equipment manager from Tucson High School. U.S. Navy, VFW 549, K-C 1200, 3rd Degree Knight, R.A.T.S., Right Always Triumps manager of Marana Air Cadets, Baseball Team and Los Aguilas. Visitation will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Sunday, April 21, 1996 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Rosary and Mass will be celebrated by Francisco R. Maldonado. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Now Joe is in Heaven coaching the heavenly baseball team.
MERCHANT, Howard F. Jr., 40, of Tucson, died April 17, 1996. Ex-husband of Carol A. of Marana; father of Beth Ann Howard of Abilene, TX, April D. and Clinton H. of Marana; son of Howard F. Merchant Sr. of Tucson; brother of Larry M. and Erie J. Merchant, both of Tucson, Patricia R. Waters of Lake Orion, MI; three grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. with Captain Ron Underwood officiating. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
Betty H. Paulin Died April 16, 1996, age 84. Born in Pontiac, MI, March 28, 1912. She is survived by three sisters, Marion Brown, Mary Ellen Galbraith and Jane Glatte, all of CA; two sons, David H. (Joyce) Paulin, and Kenneth H. (Gail) Paulin; three grandsons, Christopher, Steven and Andrew; one great granddaughter, Jessica and her much loved dog, Schmitty. She now is reunited with her husband, James H. Paulin, to whom she was married for 53 years, and son, Philip. Betty graduated from Michigan State in the 30's to become a fine elementary teacher at Webster School in Pontiac. The family relocated to Tucson in 1960, where Betty taught at Myers Elementary school until her retirement in 1968. She took great joy in helping others learn. She was a beautiful, caring person, loving mother and grandmother and model citizen who's kindness, generosity, and empathy for others will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is finally at peace. No services are planned at this time. Donations in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
PERRY, Michael George, of Playas, NM, recently of Tucson, died suddenly April 11, 1996. He was a Senior Accountant with Phelps Dodge and a graduate of the University of Arizona. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Perry of Tucson; and his brothers, Douglas Perry of WA and Glenn Perry of IL.
