ANDERSON, Ester J., 75, passed away at her home on October 5, 1996. Ester was born to Harry and Hazel Otis in Orangeville Township, MI on June 29, 1921. Her early years were spent in Michigan. She retired from Eaton Mfg. in Battle Creek, MI. Ester married Lt. Col. L. B.Anderson in Tucson on April 5, 1962. They traveled extensively during their marriage spending two years in Thailand. Ester was a caring and loving person who will be very missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by her husband; one sister, Elinor Shedd; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, October 11, 1996 at Rincon Mobile Home Park Rec. Center.Burial Service will be in Battle Creek, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BURTON, Audrey Ruth, 72, a 19 year resident of Arizona, passed away October 4, 1996 in Tucson. Born February 6, 1924 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Burton Sr. and sister, Avonelle Cordes. Survived by her children, Robert C. Burton, Jr, Bonnie Werner, James Burton, John Burton, Maryana King; brothers, Wallace Ashby and Charles Welcko; seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held today from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 1996 at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery. Donations in memory of Audrey Burton may be made to Carondelet Hospice.
FLORIAN, Edward George, 89, of Tucson, died Tuesday, October 8, 1996. He was born October 3, 1907 in Grand Ledge, MI and lived in Eaton Rapids until moving to Tucson in 1948. He retired on October 31, 1972 as Vice President from the First Interstate Bank completing 49 years of banking services. He was the first manager of the Broadway/ Country Club office of Southern Arizona Bank. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Hope; daughter, Mabel (Ken) Deeg; son, Kenneth (Marge) Florian; six grandchildren, Bill (Patti) Deeg, Charles (Laurie) Deeg, Tom (Denise) Deeg, Susan Sisler, Gary (Cindy) Florian, James (Laura) Florian; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one half-sister, Marjory Buckingham. Predeceased by his first wife of 45 years, Maxine. He was an active member of Christ Church United Methodist, Golden Age Club, past president, Senior Friends and headed the paper drive back some 15 years ago to purchase the church organ. Friends may call at Dodge Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 1996. Private Funeral Services will be held and a Memorial Service will be at Christ Church United Methodist at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 1996 with Rev. Tom Kiracofe officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GARCIA, Jose R. 'Tito', 61, of Tucson, died October 5, 1996. Survivors include wife, Virginia of Tucson; children, Eddie, Mary Jo, Edilia, Richard, Sylvia, Debbie, Cindy, and Jerry; brother, Arturo Garcia; sisters, Ofelia, Inez, and Hilda. Mr. Garcia was born August 26, 1935 in Arivaca, AZ and has been a life long resident of Tucson. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), October 10, 1996 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with Rosary being held at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Services will be at Holy Hope Cemetery, October 10, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GROENEVELD, Richard Clarence, 60, of Tucson, passed away October 6, 1996. Survived by sons, Alan and James Groeneveld; daughters, Victoria Johnson, Debbie Soth and Doreen Groeneveld, all of TN; son, Joseph Petro of OK; and daughters, June Devore of IN and Sherri Taukalau of Tucson; sisters, Evelyn Stelarek and Betty Munson, both of IL, sister, Patricia Meissner of MN; brother, M. W. Duke Heidmeyer of CA; and 21 grandchildren. Memorial Services Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Casas Adobes Baptist Church Chapel with Frank Shelt officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N.Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
JOHNSON, Kermit, 87, of Tucson, died October 8, 1996. Announcement of Memorial Services will be in Thursday’s Star and Citizen.
JONES, Ernie Grover, Jr., died October 3, 1996 in Tucson, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1926 in Ensley, Alabama, the son of Earny Grover Jones and Wilda Collum Jones, one of eight children. After serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific, Ernie attended college at Auburn University and Birmingham Southern College. In 1948 he married Charlotte Traweek in Birmingham, and the following year they moved to Williams, California where Charlotte’s father was pastor of the Williams Methodist Church. Ernie and Charlotte were very active in the church’s noted choir. They moved to Sacramento and later became founding members of St. Mark’s Methodist Church. They graduated from Sacramento State University in 1952. Ernie and Charlotte began their long teaching careers at Sylvan School in Sacramento. After directing the Safety and Training Division of Aerojet General’s Rancho Cordova plant in the 1960's, Ernie returned to the San Juan Unified School District to administer vocational education programs until his retirement in 1989. Over the years Ernie worked as a vocational counselor and administrator at La Sierra, Encina, Mira Loma, El Camino and other high schools in the San Juan District, and helped guide hundreds of Sacramento area students toward their career goals. Ernie was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, ECV, Rotary, Kiwanis and the Navy League. He is survived by sisters, Nell Brockman of Ashville, Alabama, Pauline Nesmith of Columbiana, Alabama, Aline Starlin of Pelham, Alabama and Clarice Sexton of Eastlake, Alabama; brother, Robert Jones of Cottonwood, Arizona; daughter, Constance Jones of Tucson, Arizona; son, Stephen Jones; daughter-in-law, Elisa Yadao Jones; and grandsons, Sihon and Stuart Jones of Kahaluu, Hawaii. Services will be held at the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church of Tucson, 915 East Fourth Street, Tucson, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 10. In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be sent to the Ernie and Charlotte Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 16711, Tucson, AZ 85732 or to the American Lung Association. Ernie will be remembered as a fine, gentle man by everyone who knew him. His compassion, good humor and understanding will be deeply missed.
OLSON, Leslie H., 69, of Oro Valley, AZ, died October 8, 1996. Mr. Olson was born in Sioux City, IA. He began his career working as a messenger for the Toy National Bank, Sioux City, progressing through all departments of the bank and in 1972 was elected President. In 1984 he joined Peoples Bank and Trust Company, Waterloo, IA, and in 1985 accepted the position of President and CEO of Commercial Trust and Saving Bank, Mitchell, SD. Mr. Olson served as President of both the Iowa Bankers Association and South Dakota Bankers Association. He was a founder of the Sioux City Community Theater and served many years as its treasurer. He also served as Treasurer of the Congregational Church for over 25 years. Mr. Olson was active in the Masonic Order, a Past Master of Morningside Lodge #625 A.F. and A.M., a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, past treasurer of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple and a member of Chapter #124 R.O.J. He was also President of the Kiwanis Club in Sioux City and Oro Valley, a Community Board Member of Liberty Bank and Trust and on the Board of Directors of Oro Valley Country Club. Mr.Olson is survived by his wife, Faye of Oro Valley; a daughter, Karen of Des Moines, IA; and a son, Kirk; and granddaughter, Katy, both of Sioux City. A Memorial Service will be held on October 18, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ, with Rev. Haas officiating. Interment to follow at St. Mark’s Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital, St. Marks United Methodist Church or Oro Valley Country Club Beautification.Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ONGLEY, Christian Keith, 49 1/2 hours, of Sahuarita, Arizona, died October 4, 1996. Survivors include parents, Patrick and Tammy of Sahuarita, AZ; grandparents, Ecton and Jill Ongley of Sahuarita, AZ; and great-grandmother, Gwen Henderson of Tucson, AZ. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, October 9, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at Episcopal Church of St. Matthew on October 10, at 2:00 p.m. with Margaret Babcock officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PELL, William F., 66, died October 7, 1996. Husband of Carol Pell of Tucson; father of Terrye Lee Merryman of Nashville, TN and Patricia Anne Pedrosa of El Dorado Hills, CA; brother of John Pell of CO; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; two nephews and one niece also survive. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Pastor John Sheley officiating. Interment will be in Madison, Tennessee. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, 85712 would be appreciated.
SHOUN, Roderick B., 81, of Tucson, a retiree of U.S. West, died October 8, 1996. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret; sons, Michael, William (Becky), Steve (Janet), seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Private Services will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745-2619. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
TUMONIS, Albert Anthony, 78, died Monday, October 7, 1996 in Tucson. Born on September 29, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois. Survived by his wife, Ann Tumonis of Tucson; two sons, Alan S. (Linda) Tumonis of Despalines, Illinois, Anthony Tumonis of Tucson; one daughter, Karen (Leslie) Nevicky of Branson, FL; two sisters, Elynor Jacobs of Tucson, Sister M. Francila of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren. Mass for Mr. Tumonis will be said at 10:00 a.m.Friday, October 11, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 S. Kolb. Friends of Mr. Tumonis may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway where Scripture Services will be said at 7:00 p.m.
VANDERKOLK, Helen May, 82, of Tucson, died Monday, October 7, 1996. She is survived by her sons, Jack (Jody) Vanderkolk, Jim (Sherian) Vanderkolk; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 1996 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, one hour prior to the service.
VANERKA, Joseph A., 84, of Tucson, born October 18, 1911 in Chicago, IL, died October 5, 1996 in Tucson. Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1933 and moved to Tucson in December 1944. Began his career as a custom homebuilder in 1946 and retired in 1972. He is survived by daughter, Lynne Jackson of Tucson; grandsons, Matthew (Kathleen) Clements of Los Angeles, CA and Michael Clements of Manhattan Beach, CA; and sister Helen Fayette of Tucson. Preceded in death by wife, Alice and brother, Charles. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lute Olson Basketball Camp, University of Arizona, Men’s Basketball Office, McKale Center, Tucson, AZ 85721 Attention: Camp Director or charity of donors choice. Private Services to be held by the family.
Raymond Dean Watson, Sr. - Dear relatives and friends, it is with heartfelt emotion that we must inform you the loss of our beloved husband and father, Raymond Dean Watson, Sr. He went to meet his Heavenly Father at 12:45 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 1996. He left peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in his home in Tucson, AZ. Ray was a native of Arizona, born in Miami on January 18, 1918, He spent his early years in Douglas, Arizona where he was a member of the First Christian Church where he sang in the choir. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. He was a resident of Tucson for the last 44 years, where he was employed by O’Reilly Motor Co. He retired in 1980. A man of great humor who loved the outdoors and music. He was outgoing and well liked by all who knew him. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy 'Dot'; daughter, Cynthia (Bruce) Stubbs of Carlsbad, CA; and son, Raymond Dean Watson II of Tucson. He also leaves a sister, Eleanor Reuter; and brother, Gerald Watson, both of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Nellie Watson; a daughter, Judith Darlene; a brother, Clyde Jr.; and sister, Vivian Elson. He will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts.
Mrs. Dorothy Watson
Raymond Dean Watson, II
Cynthia (Bruce) Stubbs - Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. Graveside Services will be at Calvary Cemetery in Douglas, AZ. Visitation will be held prior to the Graveside Services 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations be made to Casa De Los Ninos, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, the Simon Peter Show or the charity of your choice. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ADAMS, Harriet Saxon, 82, of Tucson, passed away January 29, 1997. Survived by friend, Patricia Thomas and other friends known during her 20 years in Tucson working as a real estate agent and while living in Iowa. Service Thursday, 2:30 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rev. Gary Shrader officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BLYTHE, Kay 68, died February 2, 1997. Survived by beloved husband, John J. Blythe, Lt. Colonel USAF Ret.; devoted mother of Michael, Thomas and Robert Blythe and Judith Hardy; sister of Tom and Joe Woods and Irene Chabot; 15 grandchildren also survive. Kay was preceded in death by daughter, Ann Marie (Blythe) Feeney; infant daughter, Joyce Elaine and brother, Larry. Rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Burial in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. John and Kay were married October 29, 1949 in Atlantic City, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The American Heart Assoc. would be appreciated. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DEATSCH, Nancy E., 80, of Tucson, formerly of Shanghai, China and Japan, died January 28, 1997. Survived by nieces, Kay E. Ruston of Tempe, AZ, Lynda G. Brummett of Chandler, AZ and Judith A. Haefner of Gilbert, AZ. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. in Greenwood Memorial Park, Phoenix, AZ, with Rev. Carl Carlozzi officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.
