APPLEGATE, William (Bill) David, age 58, of Tucson, died March 31, 1997. He was an engineer and president of Applied Digital Corp. of Tucson, a software development company. He is survived by wife, Mary Ann Applegate; Tucson, AZ; daughter, Cathy Applegate Rex, Tucson, AZ; sons, John Applegate, Chandler, AZ and Jimmy Applegate, Paradise Valley, AZ; stepfather, Loren Holmes, Bucyrus, OH; aunt, Virginia Driscoll, Bucyrus, OH; uncle, Eugene Applegate, Warsaw, IN. He was preceded in death by son, Jeff and parents, Pauline and Clarence. Bill graduated from Ohio State University in Engineering Physics. He was a member of the OSU Honor Fraternity, Chi Phi and Association for Computing Machinery. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, Saturday, April 5, 1997, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 or Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 4021 E. Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712.
CAMPBELL, Thomas Edward III, 29, died March 30, 1997. Survived by sons, Tommy and Jordan; parents, Thomas E. and Edith 'Edie' Campbell; sister, Kelly Campbell Talley; maternal grandmother, Anne E. Wise; paternal grandmother, Alma Trowbridge; paternal grandfather, Thomas E. Campbell Sr. Many loving family members. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Contributions may be made to the Center for Behavioral Health, 50 W. Drachman St., Tucson, AZ 85705 or the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FRANK, Elena D., 77, of San Xavier, passed away April 2, 1997. Survived by sister, Celestina Nunez; nieces, Mary Grace Jose, Felicia Alvarez, Lucinda Nunez, Clarinda Nunez, Elvira Manuel, Ella Begay, Gloria Moreno, Aldea Smith; nephews, Jake Nunez, Austin Nunez, Delbert Nunez, David Lopez, John Lewis Jr., Timothy Lewis, Kenneth Lewis and Ronald Lewis, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Frank was a former Tribal Council Member and was active in many church and tribal committees which helped the O’Odahm community. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to Mass time at 7345 S. Mission Rd. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at San Xavier Mission. Interment to follow at San Xavier Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
GREEN, Marjorie V., age 93, of Tucson, died April 2, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry and her grandson, Jeffrey. She is survived by her son, Ellery (Frances) Green; grandson, Chris (Sarah) Green; and great-grandchildren, Alexander and Samantha. Mrs. Green was a member of the Grandmother’s Club and Widow to Widow and was past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Arlington, Virginia. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
HICKS, Roland Claire, 74, passed away Easter morning to be with Jesus March 30, 1997. Beloved husband of Helen Louise Hicks of Tucson. He is survived by his loving sons, Gary (Donna) Hicks and Jack (Cindy) Hicks. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Anthony, Kristopher, Charles, David, Daniel and Heather. Visitation will be held for friends and family, Saturday, April 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. Funeral Services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Claire was a longtime resident of Tucson and had grown to love the Arizona desert and its wildlife. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
MARCIONE, Reed, 23, went to Heaven on April 2, 1997. He was preceded in death by his mother, Trudy Marcione. Beloved grandson of Helen Hiemstra; son of Robert Marcione; brother of Ron Beauchat; nephew of Terri (Joe) Chicko of WA; cousin of Demaris, Weitzel, Kelena, Eddins and Rachelle Esparza; nephew of Bruce (Carolyn) Stinnett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de los Ninos. A private celebration of Reed’s life will be held on April 5, 1997.
MCGREW, Alberta M., of Tucson, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 in Tucson. She was 72. She was born July 10, 1924 in Decatur, Michigan, daughter of Leo and Gertrude Southworth. She married William McGrew in 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Rincon Country East R. Park, 8989 E. Escalante, Tucson. Mrs. McGrew was an elementary school teacher in Michigan and in Tucson Unified School District. Survivors include her husband, Bill McGrew and daughter, Carole (Larry) Schmidt; two granddaughters, Lisa (Mike) Taunton and Jennifer Schmidt, all of Tucson; two brothers, Robert and Donald Southworth of Tucson; a sister, Berneta (Max) Hiler of Tucson and Michigan. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dean and Gordon Southworth. Donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
MILLER, Florence L., age 93, of Tucson, died March 10, 1997. Born in Reader, West Virginia, November 13, 1903. Mrs. Miller has been a resident of Tucson since 1928. She is survived by a niece, Yvonne Maynard of Tucson, Vivian Price and Ruth Ann Calvert, both of Reader, West Virginia; nephews, John Price of Reader, West Virginia, Frank and Arnold Tennent of Ohio and Lee Price of Georgia; sister-in-law, Opal Price of Georgia. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 1964. Memorial will be at Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, April 6, 1997, 3:00 p.m. with Father William Rector Demetrius and Deacon Tom Kinman officiating. Inurnment will follow at South Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society in the name of Florence L. Miller. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SENDER, Hurlbut H., age 83, of Tucson, AZ, died April 2, 1997. Born in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by his wife; four children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Saturday, April 5, 3:00 p.m. with Dale Jacobson officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
TOWNSEND, Marjorie DeVoss, passed away on Monday, March 31, 1997. Beloved wife of Burt A. 'Bud'; loving mother of Al and Scott; treasured mother-in-law of Fonda; sister of Bernice Frisinger; grandmother of Zarina and Nik. Several nieces, nephews and many dear friends also survive. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 1001 N. Richey, Tucson, 85716 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
CRAWFORD, Helen J., 90, died March 31, 1997. Born Easter Sunday, April 16, 1906 in Spring Hill, KS. Wife of James F. Crawford, deceased. She attended schools in Kansas where she was a member of a professional art sorority, Delta Phi Delta at the University of Kansas. She married James F. Crawford February 14, 1933 and they moved to Tucson in 1936. She was a member of Chapter #31 O.E.S. and a Charter Member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine, Oasis Court #75. She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tucson. She is survived by two nephews, Robert K. Scovel of Independence, KS and Richard Scovel of New York City; two great nieces; one great-great-nephew; great-great-niece also survive. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, in care of Sabbar Shrine Temple. Graveside Service, 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, 1997 at TMP South Lawn, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DOUGLAS, James Stuart, 75, son of Lewis W. Douglas, horseman, cattleman, rancher, banker, civic leader, sculptor, artist, and husband, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997. Four generations of the Douglas family have been in Arizona in the banking and mining industries. James Stuart continued this tradition and added ranching, as well. He had a love for the desert, the outdoors, horses and cattle throughout his whole life, and enjoyed them immensely. It is difficult to mention a board or activity in which he was not involved during his life in Tucson as a banker, and Tucson resident. In 1947, he started his career in Southern Arizona Bank within which he rose to president and chief executive officer. As a prominent member of the Tucson business community, he served as president of the Development Authority for Tucson Expansion ('DATE'), founding organization for the current Greater Tucson Economic Council. He was also a past president of Junior Achievement of Tucson, the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Arizona Bankers Association, past metro-chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen, and past chairman and president of the Tucson United Way Fund Drive. In 1970, he was named Tucson’s Man of the Year by the downtown Sertoma Club, and elected State Man of the Year of the Sertoma Clubs of Arizona. In 1972, he received Man of the Year from City of Hope. His other civic contributions include the Tucson Airport Authority and the Advisory Council of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. One of the most rewarding activities was his membership in the American Society of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John in Jerusalem. He was also a charter member of the George C. Marshall Association. James Stuart Douglas was an indomitable promoter for the City of Tucson during his time here. Prior to that, he served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. While serving in World War II he received the Air Medal, Three Oak Leaf Clusters and three Battle Stars during his 21 months of service in the European Theater. Prior to that, he attended Groton School from which he graduated. He then attended Amherst College for one year, until joining the Army. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, James Stuart Douglas III and his survived by his son, Peter Hazard Douglas; two daughters, Bronwyn McGregor Douglas Rubenstein and Morgan Peace Douglas; Mary Peace Hazard Douglas, mother of their children; his loving grandchildren, Summer and Megan Douglas, Neil and David Rubenstein and Philip Rosenberg. James was attached to his life in the Arizona desert - especially the grasslands of Sonoita – and to the horseman’s way of life. He will be missed by all who loved him. A memorial service will be held at his residence on Friday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to United States Dressage Federation, 130 North Tenth, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508.
GARDNER, Jean Ward, 69. Jean died suddenly on March 31st, 1997. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. Jean was an Electronics Engineer with Hughes Aircraft for 32 years, retiring in 1983. He owned and operated Electronic Instruments, a calibration laboratory he established in 1983. Jean loved the outdoors, hiking and backpacking and he loved his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Betty/Liz; son, Jeff; daughter, Betsy Wilson; son-in-law, Ed Wilson and mother, Helen Gardner. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., (south of Speedway), from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd. A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at Sonoran Anthropod Studies Institute (SASI) located 1/4 mile east of Kinney Rd. on Gate’s Pass Rd. at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4th. Please dress comfortably and wear sturdy walking shoes, for we are honoring Jean’s life the way he lived it. Vaya con Dios, Amigo, dad, my love.
HICKS, Roland Claire, 74, passed away Easter morning to be with Jesus March 30, 1997. Beloved husband of Helen Louise Hicks of Tucson. He is survived by his loving sons, Gary (Donna) Hicks and Jack (Cindy) Hicks. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Anthony, Kristopher, Charles, David, Daniel and Heather. Visitation will be held for friends and family, Saturday, April 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. Funeral Services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Claire was a longtime resident of Tucson and had grown to love the Arizona desert and its wildlife. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
HOSKINS, Charles D. Passed into peaceful rest March 31, 1997. Born to Miller K. and Mammie M. Hoskins September 11, 1926 at Hutchinson, KS. The second of four children. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ginger, and brother, Gay. Survived by wife of 37 years, Sandra; sons, Scott (Cheryl), Randall (Edith), Glenn (Veronica), Kennedy (Renea) Hoskins; daughter, Victoria (Michael) Crosby; 11 grandchildren; brother, Jim (Barbara); brothers-in-law, James (Tory) MacNaughton, Bill (Myleena) Mesker; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He served in the Nacy during WWII. He was a life member of DAV #4. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
NOREN, Robert F., 81, died April 1, 1997 in Phoenix. Survived by daughter, Judith L. Schill of Boling Brook, Il; stepdaughter, Barbara J. Tippen of Phoenix; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Noren served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for ASARCO for 18 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Graveside Services Friday, 10:00 a.m. Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Blood Services of Arizona, 6210 E. Oak, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.
PALMER, Gordon Jr., 75, died March 30, 1997. Survived by his loving wife, Virginia (Ginny) Palmer; father, of Gail Roberts and Kenneth Palmer, both of FL; brother of Janet Hatch and Dr. Robert Palmer both of CA; grandfather of David Rodgers of NY. Mr. Palmer was very active with Pennsylvania Alumni Association, The Catalina American Baptist Church, a volunteer math teacher and many other associations that he was active with. He retired from a partnership with Technitrol Engineering and retired as a high school math teacher, both of which were in Philadelphia, PA. He was active with the Bacone College. Memorial Services, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Catalina American Baptist Church, 1900 N. Country Club Rd. with Dr. Loren McBain and Rev. James Logan officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bacone College, Bacone Rd. Muskogee, OK 94403 or to the Catalina American Baptist Church in Tucson. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PALMER, Kenneth E. Sr., 68 years old, died March 28, 1997, Friday in Tucson. Born on February 17, 1929, in St. Louis, MO. Survived by son, Kenneth E. Palmer Jr. of Aptos, CA and granddaughter, Erin Palmer. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ROBINSON, Richard L., 56, of Tucson, died March 29, 1997. He is survived by his son, Douglas Robinson; brothers, James S. Robinson, James B. Robinson and Ralph R. Baddorf. Mr. Robinson was a former service officer for VFW Post #8474 and former employee of Toledo Scale and R.E. Darling. He was a devoted volunteer for Southwest Community Center, Can Do Volunteer, Coalition of Neighborhoods Volunteer. A member of the Club Camera and Coast Guard. Memorial Services to be held at the Southwest Community Center, Call VFW Post #8474 at 578-0922 for details. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southwest Community Center of the Coalition of Neighborhoods. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
RUDY, J. Max, age 80, of Tucson, formerly of Michigan, died March 30, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Leona; daughter, Joanne Keenan of Grand Rapids, MI; stepchildren, Raymond O. Holland and Richard L. Holland of Belmont, MI, Marilyn (Dale) Rupinski of Grand Rapids, Mi, Janet Holland of Grand Rapids, MI; brother, Claude E. (Ethel) Rudy of Ft. Collins, Co; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Philip and Ingrid North of Prescott, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, John and Phyllis VanLaan of Bay City, MI; brother-in-law, Tom VanLaan of New Jersey; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maxine and her husband Crofton Meek. He was a member of Elk’s Lodge #385 Tucson, AZ and a lifetime member of AMVETS #126, MI. He volunteered at VA facilities in Tucson and Grand Rapids, MI. Memorial Services will be held at El Frontier Club House, 4233 N. Flowing Wells, Tucson, AZ, Thursday, April 10, 1997, 12:00 noon. Donations can be made to Alzheimers Association Southern AZ Chapter, P. O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
