KELLER, K. R. ”Rick”, 44, of Tucson, died August 12, 1997. Survived by wife, Paula M. Keller of Tucson; sons, Michael Paul Keller of KY, Jeremy (Debbie) Keller of Tucson; daughters, Christine Keller, Angela Keller, both of KY; mother, Doris Bunch of FL; grandsons, Christopher Adam Keller and Tyler Paul Keller of Tucson; aunt, Mary Keller of Louisville, KY; one brother, one sister and several cousins. Memorial Service Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Sandario Baptist Church, 6971 N. Sandario Rd., with Pastor Bob McSpadden officiating. Private interment, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Family prefers flowers not be sent. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
VANOVER, Mrs. Inez E. Coleman, 94, born November 17, 1902 in Paw Paw, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 14, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley M. (Cowboy) Vanover. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jewell Falk of Novato, CA; her children, Constance (Edward) McCullough of Tucson, Lenore Bowers of Grants Pass, Oregon, Robert (Wanda) Vanover of Naturita, CO, Ronald (Julie) Vanover of Tucson, Donald Vanover of Tucson, David (Anne) Vanover of Arivaca, AZ, Sue (BJ) Crosby of San Augustine, TX, Edward (Diane) Vanover of Tucson and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She came to Tucson in 1926 from Kentucky with her invalid husband and three children, the oldest being only four years old. While her husband was recuperating in the old Veterans Hospital at Pastime Park, she cooked at the Copper Kettle Restaurant near the U of A 3rd St entrance. Between shifts, she drove a school bus for the Tanque Verde Elementary School and later from Tanque Verde to Mansfield Jr. High. When her husbands health improved, they homesteaded in what is now the Saguaro National Monument, where two of her sons were born. She was the cook at La Fonda Inn at Rancho Del Rio Guest Ranch and at Saddleback Guest Ranch. She also raised a foster son from 1947 to 1989. She was a charter member of the Tanque Verde Baptist Church and a revered Christian Leader, until well after her 90th birthday. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Monday, August 18, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be at Tanque Verde Baptist Church, 2200 N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd., Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John G. Sheley officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Inez Vanover Memorial Fund at Tanque Verde Baptist Church.
WEISS, Doris E., 79, died August 14, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
WRY, Dr. Orlin Vincent, Jr., age 64, died August 14, 1997 at Carondelet Hospice in Tucson. Dr. Wry maintained an active practice of medicine up until his retirement last year. Dr. Wry treated many patients in Tucson and Green Valley, first in private practice from 1969 to 1989 and then as a staff physician at FHP, Inc. until his retirement last year. He also served as Chief of Staff and Director of Continuing Medical Education at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Wry received his BS from Georgetown University (1953), his MA from Fordham University (1954) and his MD from New York Medical College (1958). He completed his sub-specialty in pulmonary medicine at the University of Arizona in 1974. His career began in his hometown of East Rutherford, New Jersey when he joined his father’s medical practice. He left New Jersey in 1967 to serve as a medical director in the Indian Health Service in Rapid City, South Dakota and relocated to Tucson in 1969. Dr. Wry enjoyed a lifelong passion for music, and loved improvising at the piano. In recent years, he focused on consciously living a spiritual life. He was grateful daily to the many friends that helped him on his path. He leaves behind his wife, Cassandra (Kelso); his daughter, Ila Jennifer of Boston, MA; his son, Maxwell Vincent of Westminster, CA; brothers, Charles and Brann; sisters, Ora and Mary Grace; and grandson, Alec Vincent. Funeral Services will be held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, (northeast corner of Campbell and River), on Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Carondelet Retirement Fund and/or St.Philip’s Yes to the Future program.
ALBRIGHT, Doris Mae, born August 9, 1918, died August 12, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Albright. Survivors include two sons, Larry (Teresa) Albright, Dennis (Gloria) Albright; six grandchildren, Mark Albright, Annette (Jim) Craig, John (Carrie) Albright, Penny Cuffe, Jeff Albright, Kari Albright; and six great-grandchildren. Doris was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd, at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Doris’s name to the St. Joseph’s School Education Endowment Foundation. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
CRUMP, Mabel N., age 76, of Tucson, was called home by her Lord and Saviour August 13, 1997. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn and grandson, Zane Stevenson, and is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Walter; children, Patricia Ann (Jerry) Gumfory, Geraldine J. (Roger) Harrison, Michael L. (Merry) Crump, Eric D. (Liz) Crump; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E.University Boulevard, with Rev. Robert Gant officiating. Interment, South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice.
GARCIA, Myrtle L., born May 21, 1909 in Tucson, Arizona, died August 8, 1997.Preceded in death by her husband, Ramon J. Garcia and their son, Franklin Richard Garcia; one granddaughter, Tylnn Garcia and one great-grandson, Brandon Domingo. She is survived by son, Eugene L. Garcia (Jackie); daughters, Priscilla (Harry) Domingo of Garcia Strip, Ethel M. Henry of Nixon, Nevada; sister, Dorcie Kazhe of Mescalero, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Bernice Enos of Santan, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Lorraine V. Garcia of Tucson; goddaughter, Teresa Antone of Salt River. Also many relatives and friends on the Tohono O’Odham Reservation and Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River-Maricopa Indian Community; numerous loving nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Visitation and vigil will be held on Friday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. at her residence, Garcia Strip Ranch, Schuk Toak District, Tohono O’Odham Nation. Funeral Services and burial will be at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the ranch. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GAY, Patricia Jean, 68, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister passed away August 8, 1997. She is survived by husband, Ted; son, Bob (Leslie) Gay; daughter, Patty (Ron) Skulley; grandchildren, Mallory Mosebar, Daniel Gay, Carrie and Melissa Skulley; sisters, Marcia (Howard) Lambert and Joanne (Kenneth) Pribble. Pat was a graduate of the University of Arizona and a member of Chi Omega (Zeta Beta Chapter) and other philanthropic organizations in Tucson. As a 20 year member of Assistance League of Tucson, Pat most recently devoted untold hours of effort towards the completion of the current Assistance League building complex that houses the League Thrift Shop and Executive offices. Pat filled her time with travel, both with Ted and with numerous friends. Some of her favorite destinations included Stockholm and Singapore, Hawaii and Hong Kong, Copenhagen and Cairns, and of course, Punta Pescadero in Baja California Sur. She will be remembered as a tireless worker in Assistance League, a world-wide traveler, and a devoted wife, mother, G.G., and most importantly, a true friend. A Memorial will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1949 East Helen Street, on August 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. at Assistance League of Tucson, 1307 North Alvernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Assistance League of Tucson. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
HILCOSKE, Francis J., Command Sgt.Major U.S. Army (Retired), a much-decorated veteran of WWII Europe, Korea, Vietnam with 34 years of Army Service to his country, died August 12, 1997. He is survived by daughters, Sharon Finney of Wheatridge, CO and Karen Hill of Okeana, Ohio as well as numerous grandchildren; nieces, nephew. Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; father, Albert and mother, Helen; and brother, Alan J. Hilcoske. Life member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 4903, Disabled American Veterans Chap. 18, Retired Sgt. Majors Assn., Military Order of the Purple Heart, Retired Enlisted Assn., American Legion Post 36, Non-commissioned Officers Assn. Mr. Hilcoske will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Evelyn in the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ., Cave Creek, AZ. No flowers, donations may be made to the U of A Cancer Research Fund. Memorial Services with full Military Honors will be held at VFW Post 4903, 1150 N.Beverly, Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Rt. Rev. Wilkes officiating. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
JANKEY, Vincent, 78, of Tucson, died Tuesday, August 12, 1997. He was preceded by his wife, June Mae Jankey. He is survived by his son, Gary (Delores) Jankey; granddaughter, Katrina Lynne Jankey; sisters, Beatrice and Lillian. Mr. Jankey was a member of the Polish Club. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17, 1997 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
KELLY, Dr. John A. Memorial Service for Dr. John A. Kelly who passed away in Tucson on August 3, 1997 will be held Saturday afternoon, August 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1220 W. Magee, Tucson, AZ, with the Rev. Rick Mensing officiating Pastor.
LEE, Kong Sau Ho, 82, of Tucson, passed away August 8, 1997. Survived by son, Gin Him (Helen) Lee of Tucson; granddaughters, Ingrid O.L. (Steven) Eng of NJ and Stella O.L. (Victor) Chin of Boston; grandson, Ulysses O. Lee of Tucson; great-grandson, Brandon T. Eng. Friends may call Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Service, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery.
OWEN, Shirley J., 62, of Tucson, died August 13, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; three daughters, Cheryl Anderson, Johna Henderson (Glenn) and Jeanie Owen; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Grace J. Owen; brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was a special education teacher for many years and a Sunday school teacher for 31 years. She was also actively involved with the Beacon Foundation. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 or Beacon Foundation, 25 E. Drachman, Tucson, 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Tucson, AZ 85704.
ROBLES, Concepcion G., age 76, died August 12, 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel P. Robles and sons, Rogelio and Alberto Robles and daughter, Martha Acevedo. She is survived by her children, Samuel (Lorraine) Robles, Armando (Belen) Robles, Samuel G.(Martha) Robles, Ramona Arnokovich (Milo), Yolanda (Tony) Lindsey and Francisco J.Robles; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 1997 at St. Christopher’s Church, Marana. Friends may call Friday evening 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
SCHULTZ, Rose, 94, born Campbellsville, KY, passed away August 12, 1997. Survived by sister Jennie, brother Leslie of Campbellsville; daughter Gwen of Tucson; son Everett of Harrison Twsp, MI; grandchildren, Darlene of Phoenix, Patrice of Madison Hts., MI, Jay of Aurora, CO, Duane of Howell MI, Maureen of Crownsville, MD, Michael and Jeffery of Detroit, MI; great-grandchildren, Joel of Crownsville, Josh, Ben, and Phoebe of Phoenix. Memorial service Saturday 10:00 a.m., Eastlawn Palms Mausoleum, Grant Road, Tucson.
WARNER, Marjorie, born June 19, 1906 in Chicago, IL, died July 27, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Mrs. Warner was retired from Illinois Bell Company as Chief Operator. She moved to Arizona in 1959 from IL. She is survived by her son, Louis F. ”Jack” Warner (Doris); a sister, Madeline Kingsbury; granddaughter, Anne McCrady (Dan); grandson, David Warner; great-grandchildren, Samson McCrady, Daniel Warner and David Warner, Jr. Memorial Services will be Saturday, August 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1949 E. Helen, Tucson, AZ. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, handled arrangements.
WEBB, Madeleine, 94, of Tucson, passed away August 12, 1997. She was born in Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada June 9, 1903. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Donald H. Webb of 54 years. She and her husband lived in Lansing, MI before moving to Tucson 28 years ago. She is survived by son, Dennis Webb; daughter, Heather Teel; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to a charity of your choice.
CLEVELAND, Laura E., 83, of Tucson, died August 12, 1997. Survived by her husband, Clifford F. Cleveland of Tucson; daughters, Gail (Jack) Thomas of St. Paul, MN, Cheri Reda of Huntington Beach, CA; stepson, Clifford F. Cleveland, Jr. of Tucson; sisters, Mary Leach of IA, Jessie Turi of Torrance, CA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; dear nieces, Marian Vansell and Georgia Miles among other nieces and one nephew. Predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth G. Vansell. Service, Friday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until time of service. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
DRALL, Gerald ”Gary”, Jr., 40, of Tucson, died August 6, 1997. Son of Larry and Marie Williams; brother of Larry, Jimmy, Wade, Lynn and Peaches Williams and Annette Brehardt, all of Tucson. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation Friday, August 15 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., (888-1111).
FREEBURG, Annamae H., 73, of Tucson, died August 11, 1997. Survived by husband, Richard M. Freeburg of Tucson; mother, Annamae Castleman of Syracuse, NY brothers, Charles F. Castleman III of Syracuse, NY and Richard R. Castleman of Broomfield, CO. Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 a.m., V.F.W. Post 10188, 345 E. Roger Rd. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
