KUSIAN, Walter A., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 1997. An Arizona native, born in Miami, AZ, on June 13, 1917, he was the ’35 Tucson High quarterback, and a U of A graduate who remained an avid fan all his life, missing only two home football games since WWII. During WWII he served in the Air Force as navigator in the first B-29 missions over Japan, was shot down over China, and returned to Tucson to join his father at Time Market. In 1959 he purchased Cox Produce, and merged in 1986 with Tooley & Sons Produce to form Tucson Fruit and Produce. Walt loved the action and challenge of the produce business and rarely missed even one day. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Lou and son John, he is survived by his sons, Richard (Deanna), Thomas (Peggy), Patrick; his granddaughters, Morgan, Carolyn, Julia, Shelly; by his sister, Lenor Harrell (Sheldon); brother, Peter Kusian; by loving nieces and nephews. We will all miss his wit, strength and gentle nature. Services will be private. Friends are invited to celebrate his memory on Thursday, May 8 at the Plaza Hotel from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to the United Way.
LEMONS, Charlie M., 83, of Arivaca, died May 2, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; nieces; nephews and many friends. Graveside Services will be held at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Avenue, on Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Rick Lewis of First Baptist Church of Arivaca officiating. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 17505 N. Arivaca Road. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
NALL, James Herbert, born October 3, 1909, Warsaw, Indiana, died May 4, 1997, Tucson, AZ. Indiana University and Purdue University, L.L.B. and Civil Engineering. 1951 to 1977, associated with Summa Corporation, formerly known as Hughes Tool Co. Manager Land Portfolio and Vice President, Secretary and Director of subsidiary corporations. Under Mr. Nall’s supervision and direction properties in California, Arizona and Nevada were acquired for and on behalf of Howard Hughes and Summa Corporation. 543 parcels containing 31, 000 acres in Las Vegas, NV, 23, 000 acres in Tucson, AZ and approximately 1, 400 acres in California. 1931 to 1951, manager of Right of Way Indiana and Michigan Electric Company and Title Attorney for Title Insurance and Trust Company, Indianapolis, IN. Beloved husband of Hon. Lillian N. Nall; beloved father of Patricia Barnes, Claire Blue, William Blue and Thea Blue Badal; beloved grandfather of James D. Newton, Jon G. Newton, David S. Newton, Fred C. Barnes, Jeff G.O. Barnes, D.O., Naomi J. Barnes and Holly L. Barnes; beloved great-grandfather of Lea Newton and Jane Newton; beloved brother of Betty Powell and Harold Nall. Private Memorial Services May 7, 1997 Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.
NUNEZ, Concepcion M., 85, of Tucson, passed away May 6, 1997. Survived by daughters, Adela (Tony) Rivera, Angie (Luis) Bustamante, Irma Bickerton, Mary Ellen (Sam) Saylor; sons, Carlos (Enedina), Eduardo (Armida), George (Sandra), Ramon (Kathy) Nunez. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited, 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 12:00 noon, St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
SHULL, John E. Jr., 39, of Tucson, passed away May 4, 1997. He is survived by wife, Teresa Shull of Tucson; stepson, David Atteberry; sister, Alma A. Fee of Ohio;brother, Danny D. Shull of Ohio; sister, Connie of Ohio; mother, Gloria Joyce Dayes of Ohio; two nephews; and two daughters. Mr. Shull was a school bus monitor for District One. Visitation will be two hours prior to service, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 8, 1997 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Private interment.
SPENCER, Theresa J., 96, died May 1, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, Jay and son, Willard. Survived by daughter, Marie L. (Orville) Abney; son, Robert Burns (Vivian) Spencer; two sisters; one brother; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. No funeral services with burial in Michigan. Arrangements by Desert Rose Cremation & Burial.
VANDERSCHAAF, Nicholas W., Jr., 50, of Tucson, died May 5, 1997. Son of Nicholas W. Vanderschaaf, Sr. of New Hampton, NY; brother of Terri L. Ehmke of Tucson, Tina M. Liebertz of Port Ewing, NY, John Vanderschaaf of Boyton Beach, FL. Funeral Services will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Friday May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111) Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
YABES, Refugio V., 83, of Tucson, passed away May 5, 1997. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dionicio; her daughter, Carmen Fontes; and her son, Ramon Yabes. Survived by son, Joseph (Artemisa) Yabes; sister, Ana V. Rodriguez; brother, David Valenzuela; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday, May 9, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
BERLIN, Grace Rose Salasnek 'Gitela', born May 29, 1915, Detroit, MI. Passed away May 4, 1997. Survived by daughter, Judith (Gary) Clifford of San Francisco; and son, Dr. Sanford Berlin of Tucson; along with beloved grandchildren, Dina and Tony Berlin. Grace studied Opera for many years at the Detroit Conservatory of Music. She was married to Herman Berlin for over 50 years until his death in 1987. Grace was active in many religious and cultural activities along with being a successful businesswoman in Oak Park, MI, for many years. She will be missed by all who loved her for eternity. Graveside Services Thursday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Temple Emanu-El Section, with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice program.
CAHOON, Joe Sullivan, 72, passed away on May 4, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Tallia; sons, Joe and John. Joe was born at home, June 6, 1924 in Muskogee, OK. He attended schools there and graduated from Central High School in 1942. He attended Conners College in Warner, OK and received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma A and M, Stillwater, OK in 1946. He performed graduate studies in soil science there as well. Mr. Cahoon completed post graduate work in soil science at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1966. Mr. Cahoon’s professional career as a soil scientist began in 1948 in Farmington and in Shiprock, NM and continued in several locations in field and administrative positions in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Oregon until his retirement in 1981. He retired as the State Soils Correlator for Oregon and Washington with the Bureau of Land Management, Portland, OR. At this time he and his wife, Tallia, returned to Tucson to live permanently. There he worked part time for two geo-technical firms. During his employment Mr. Cahoon authored several publications pertaining to the soils of Klamath County, OR. Mr. Cahoon was a member of several professional soils science organizations, Phi Sigma, biological honorary and the recipient of several professional awards. Mr. Cahoon held offices in the Jaycee Chapter, Chiloquin, OR and was the co-organizer and first president of the Lake County Jaycees, Lakeview, OR. He was a SCUBA diver, a private pilot and was listed in Who’s Who in the West. He was a quiet man who loved the out-of-doors and enjoyed camping, reading, photography, carpentry and woodworking. He was creative and designed and built the family home. He is greatly missed. Scripture Service, Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Most Holy Trinity, 1300 N. Greasewood, with Reverend Ron Gagnon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University Boulevard, Tucson, 85705.
FLENNER, William Harry, 87, of Tucson, died May 4, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Annabelle; one son, Kenneth (Donna) Flenner of Tucson; one daughter, Elaine (Herbert) Cox of Hudson, FL; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Harry proudly served the Illinois Central Railroad as Stationmaster for 43 years, retiring in 1975. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, May 6, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, on Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Bob Keim officiating. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
HUFF, June Eileen, 63, went home to her heavenly Father, Sunday, May 4, 1997. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edgar. Born March 7, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Huff leaves behind five adoring children, Douglas (Becky) Seaman of Phoenix, Scott (Charlotte) Seaman, Phillip (Cody) Seaman, Susan (Dale) Kinney and Andrew (Wendy) Seaman, all of Tucson; as well as five grandchildren, Matthew, Sydnee, Heather, Mariah and Jonathon. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KARRER, Yvonne A., 61, of Saddlebrooke, passed away on May 4, 1997. Beloved wife of Phil, sharing 43 beautiful years together. Devoted mother to Darrel (Susan), Randy (Rhonda), Cheryl (Derek) Thurman and to her grandsons, Matthew, Aaron and Justin. Born, August 17, 1935 to her loving parents, Raymond and Agnes Nicke. Memorial Services to be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. The family requests donations to the Arizona Cancer Center in lieu of flowers. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
KLEIN, Arthur Frederick, 73, a resident of Tucson for the past 28 years, died May 3, 1997. Survived by wife, Helen Marie who has been a resident of Park Villa for the past three years. The family would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Park Villa for their support and care of Arthur and Helen. Also survived by daughter, Karyn A. Klein (Michael) Dutton of Pewaukee, WI; three sons, Kevin A. Klein of Johnson City, NY, James (Evelyn) Stone of Pembroke, MA, Roy (Shirley) Stone of Johnson City, NY; brother, Kenneth (Margaret) Klein of Endwell, NY; sister, Rose Van Leet of Redbanks, NJ; sister-in-law, Jean (Robert) Miller of Oxford, NC; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Klein was member of the New Apostolic Church. Friends may call Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a Chapel Service will follow at 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. There will be a Graveside Service dedication, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
KREITZER, Cora E., 87, of Tucson, died May 4, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Kreitzer. Survived by sister, Helen Doxtater, Palos Verdes, CA; nieces, Barbara Meads, Los Angeles, CA and Ann Collins, Carlsbad, CA; and friend, Alice Culp. Memorial Services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E. University at Stone. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Arthritis or Parkinson Foundation.
MARTIN, Magdolin A., 81, of Tucson, died May 2, 1997. Survivors include nephews, William Hoffman of Germany; Lynn Hoffman of Florida; nieces, Barbara Le Baron of Florida; Roberta Kinard of South Carolina; brother-in-law, Harry H. Martin of Catalina; and sister-in-law, Alta Greer of New Mexico. Also survived by other numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to Service. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway).
MEAD, Ralph V., 93, of Tucson, passed away May 2, 1997. He is survived by wife of 33 years, Irma Mead; son, Baker Cochran of Tucson; daughter, Suzanne Munday of California; four grandchildren; sister, Ruthe Phinney of Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Rhode Island University in 1927. He served in World War II. Mr. Mead was a carpenter in the construction business in the Tucson area. There will be a Memorial Service in the family home, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 1997. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to Vencare Hospice of Tucson. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan.
MOSS, Archie E., 87, passed away May 4, 1997. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Victoria Moss in 1991 and their daughter, Kathleen Smith in 1976. He is survived by grandchildren, Kay Rothfuss of Manhattan, KS, Cynthia Smith of Wichita, KS, Edward Smith of Spruce Pine, NC, Greg Smith of Wichita, KS, Jay Smith of Spruce Pine, NC, Nita Wiggins of Tucson, Paula Boswell of Tucson and James Pickett of Casa Grande, AZ; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and cousin, Anna Silva of Hanford, CA. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Jerry Hagelin officiating.
REX, George L., 70, formerly of Tucson, died in Phoenix, May 4, 1997. Survivors include: sons, Gary of Tucson and Mark of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Julie Muller of Lafayette, CO and Jill Mengert of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Victor Rex of Glendale, AZ and Larry Rex of Plano, TX; sister, Mildred Brinkerhoff of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren survive. Mr. Rex moved to Phoenix in 1992 because of illness. Until that time he spent his entire life in Tucson. Friends may call at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, May 8, 1997 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be at Catalina United Methodist Church, May 8, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., with Dr. Hal Cowart officiating. Memorial donations will be made to The Alzheimers Association or Hospice of Arizona in memory of George L. Rex. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ROBLES, Reynaldo Morales, passed away April 7, 1997. Survived by his daughter, Virginia Elaine Robles; his grandchildren, Yvette, Michael and Alberto Garcia; and very close friend, Vincent Sanchez. Known to his grandchildren as 'Tata Rey'. Rey took time to be with his grandchildren and they will always remember, love and miss him. We will remember the good times Dad when Matt and I were small children. Thanks for being my Dad, your 'Punkin'.
SCOTT, Earma Lee, 73, of Tucson, died May 3, 1997. Wife of James Scott. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
