BARSNESS, Clarence C., age 71, a 46 year resident of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 1996. Born August 19, 1925 in Webster, MN. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty; son, Randall (Lonna) Barsness; daughters, Karen Barsness, Marsia Worrell, Dawn (Ed) Pearson and Tari (John) Worley; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 1996 at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, Pastor Al Rode officiating. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
BROOKS, Henrietta, born Henrietta Griffis on May 18, 1914 in Hondo, TX, departed for Heaven on September 15, 1996. married nearly 52 years, she dearly loved God and family. Mrs. Brooks was for years a Sunday School teacher, pianist, and soloist and a charter member of Government Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Charles, a retired rural mail carrier; sons, Dann C. (Jackie) Brooks of Phoenix, John R. (Donna) Brooks of Tucson; grandchildren, David, Aaron, Carrie and Bryan; and one great-grandson; one sister, Evelyn Bower and one niece, Nancy of Florida; sisters-in-law, Edna Brooks and Sylvia Mickolio of Montana; plus many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brooks was predeceased by her sister, Louise and brother, Robert, both of Texas. Henrietta graduated from high school in Taylorville, Illinois and was at MBI in Chicago and then Racine, Wisconsin. She came to Tucson in 1944 and worked at Davis Monthan AFB where she met her future husband who was also employed there. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Tuesday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Louis Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
COOPER, Oscar O., 30, of Tucson, died September 15, 1996. He was a ticket agent for America West Airlines. Son of Joseph and Livida Cooper; brother of Javier O., Norman A. and Brian A. Cooper, all of Tucson. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, with Stephen Powers of Baha’i Faith officiating. Burial to follow in TMP, East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
CRANSTON, Jock, 90, of Tucson, died September 16, 1996. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Cranston; daughter, Anne B. (Jerry) Lapin; grandson, Scott Lapin; granddaughter, Sheri Lapin, all of Tucson. Graveside Services Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Knights of Pythias Section Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky, Congregation Anshei Israel, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity on one’s choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
GUTANG, Joel Cases, 23, died September 13, 1996. Son of Amado and Esperanza “Canching” Gutang of Tucson; brother of Maria Ethelyn (Gregg) Ringle of Chandler, AZ and Priscilla (Jeff) Poulin of Rolling Heights, CA; uncle of James Michael, Ryan Alexander and Sarah Nicole Ringle. He was a painter and writer, US Navy veteran and performer of the Sampaquita Filipino American Club. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., with Father Francisco Maldonado officiating.Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at the Church and friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at the Church. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAMILTON, William, 71, of Tucson, died Sunday, September 15, 1996. Bill was born on February 9, 1925 in Berkley, MI, and lived most of his life in and around Detroit. In 1968 he moved to Wolverine, MI and in 1979 he settled in Tucson. A World War II Navy veteran, he served on the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Suwannee. Bill greatly enjoyed tennis and golf and will be missed by his friends. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m.
HUFF, James L., 83, died September 14, 1996. Husband of Mamie Huff; father of Elbert Huff. Two brothers; three sisters; many nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Huff was a veteran of WWII. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at LDS Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MARTIN, Wilmer D., 78, of Tucson, passed away on September 14, 1996 at the VA Medical Center in Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret; children, Ann (William) Holden, Richard Martin, Dolores Martin (Gary McAninch), and Donald Martin; grandchildren, Philip and Sharon Holden, and Neil Martin; brother, Vilas (Dortha) Martin; sisters, Lerita (Gaylord) Nelson and Donna Hayden. He was born March 23, 1918 in Guilford, Mo. He was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in France in July 1944. He earned his BS in Education from NW Missouri State Univ. in 1948, his MS in Industrial Arts Education from Colo. State Univ. in 1952, and continuing education credits from UA and NAU. He taught Industrial Arts at Tucson High School from his arrival in Tucson in 1952 until he retired in 1978. Since retirement he enjoyed travel, family reunions, genealogy and volunteer work. He is a Life Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 128, DAV Chapter 18 and VFW Post 4903, and a member of Tucson Family Campers and Catalina Good Sams. A Visitation will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 1996 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). A private burial service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tucson VA Medical Center Hospice or Mobile Meals of Tucson would be appreciated.
NEAL, Alvin H., 70, of Tucson, passed away September 14, 1996. Survived by wife, Marie; children, Kathy (Larry) Skagen and Sherry (Fred) Gillmer; and one brother; and four sisters. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
NELSON, Roy, age 96, was born October 12, 1899 in Chicago, IL and passed away September 15, 1996. He was a nine year resident of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorna. Survivors include: daughters, Lois Trester of Tucson and Ruth Rosenberg (Dean) of South Holland, IL; also he is survived by four grandchildren, David Trester and Joyce Wendtland of Tucson, Ellen Entwhistle of Magnolia, IL and Bill Rosenberg of South Holland, IL; eight great-grandchildren also survive. Roy was controller and vice president of A.C. Allyn Stocks and Bonds Company in Chicago in which he was employed for 40 years. He served 18 years on his local Riverdale-Dolton School Board, 12 years on the Chicago Cook Company school board and 15 years on his local Methodist Church Council, Dolton, IL. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor Frank Cherney of the Body of Christ Free Lutheran Church officiating. Burial to be in Dolton, IL. Friends may call from noon until Service Time Thursday, September 19 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
ORMSBY, Frank G., Sr., 70, died September 13, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Ormsby. Survived by sons, Frank G. Ormsby, Jr. and Lloyd Ormsby, both of Tucson; sisters, Eleanor Finley of CO, Carmen Fairchild of Tucson, Theresa Rose of CA and Mona Vasquez of CO; brothers, Robert Vasquez of Kingman and Vic Vasquez of Benson; many nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, with Rev. Harry Ledwig officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Outreach, c/o St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima, Tucson 85715. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ROBINSON, Don L., 79, of Tucson, died Saturday, September 15, 1996. He is survived by sons, Stephen (Joyce) and Jeffery. Don served with the U.S. Navyduring WWII as a second class machinist mate on the ship Philadelphia, a flight cruiser. He was employed for 18 years with the City of Tucson Department of Operations Fleet Service. Don was an active member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church on Kolb Rd. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Wednesday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Eldon Weisheit officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association, 102 W. McDowell, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ROSEN, Judith “Judy”, (nee Greenstein), born in Suvalk, Poland December 21, 1911, gave up her long and valiant battle against long-term illness September 16, 1996. Judy, the oldest of ten children, came to America as a small child and grew up in Houston and Galveston, Texas, before moving to New York. In New York, she married Jack Rosen, who preceded her in death in 1978. They had three children. She spent her long life as a social activist, battling for such causes as Social Security, the 40-hour week, civil rights and peace. Although she had not finished high school, she began a course of study that led to her attaining her BA degree at the age of 65. She moved to Tucson in 1977 where she participated in numerous volunteer activities including the American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees. She is survived by her son, Martin A. David and his wife, Sarah of Calpine, CA; daughter, Rita M. Hall and her husband, Martin of Tucson; and by her son, Dr. Ron Rosen of Denver, CO; by her grandchildren, Adam Hall, Jacob Hall and Ari Rosen; by her brothers, Isaac, Mike and Jerry Greenstein; and by sisters, Esther Baskin and Mary Jacobs all of NY, and Mickie Gelles of FL; as well as by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday, 2:00 p.m EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen Cemetery.
TARR, Betty 66, of Tucson, died September 14, 1996. A . Survivors include her children, Lorraine (Robert) Calderon, Brian (Sonia) Tarr, Karen (Bill) Achanzar, Laura (Jon) Sullivan; four grandchildren, Robert, Marie, James, Christopher; one sister, Bonnie Almond. Her loves included her pets, gardening, and oil painting in addition to her volunteer with the New Heart Society. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Tuesday, September 17, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The New Heart Society, P.O. Box 636122 Phoenix, AZ 85067. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
THOMPSON, LeRoy A., 85, of Glendale, AZ. a B.C.M. International Missionary and founder of Victory Heights Bible Camp, died September 14, 1996. He was born in Ada, OH. Survivors include his wife, Irene; sons, David, Dan, John and Bill; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Memorial Service at Del Norte Baptist Church, 1440 W. Prince Rd, Tucson on Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Family Life Radio.
WOHLERS, Edna I., 90, of Tucson, died September 10, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Laurence; son, Rodney Gahan of CA; granddaughters, Sue Hobbs of Burlington, NC and Linda Swaino of Chino Hills, CA; also three stepchildren, Leroy Wohlers of Tucson, Jean Wotta and Gary Wohlers of Bronson, MI; one sister, Irma Buell of Green Valley, AZ; 12 step-grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Edna had been a legal secretary for most of her life in Los Angles, CA. She enjoyed traveling and flying with her husband Laurence. A Memorial Service will be held at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, September 21, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Bronson, Michigan at a later date. The family request no flowers and memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
CONN, Kenneth J., 93, of Tucson, died Sunday, September 15, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lola; children, Ellen Kanitz, Paul Conn, Daniel Conn, Evelyn Sprague, Patricia Fish, Jerry Michael; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Hipwell and Ellen Castiglia; one brother, Don. Mr. Conn was a long time resident of Tucson, coming here in 1924, where he became one of the city’s first bus drivers. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Monday, September 16, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m.Funeral Mass will be at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GLASER, Floyd E., 75, of Tucson, died September 7, 1996. Survivors include: wife, Winifred of Tucson; daughter, Carol (Jerry) Smith of Ridgecrest, CA; stepson, Ronald (Carol) Glaser of Placerville, CA. Mr. Glaser was a veteran of WWII U.S. Marines. He worked for the State of California for several years as a Senior Right Away Agent for the Department of Transportation. Memorial will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), September 19, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor John Miller officiating. Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association in the name of Floyd E. Glaser. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HENNESSEY, Colleen, 36, of Tucson, died September 13, 1996. She is survived by daughter, Sonora Burrows; mother, Margaret Hennessay of Peoria, IL; fiance of John T. Burrows of Tucson; sisters, Carol Davis of Mystic, CT and Mary Matheny of Peoria, IL; brother, Paul M. Hennessey of Denver, CO. Services and interment were private. Memorials may be made to the Sonora Burrows Trust Fund c/o Bank of America. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.)
