RISK, Rufus H., Ret. Lt. Colonel USAF, 76, of Tucson, died August 11, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Laverne; children, Judi Armstrong, Jim (Debbie) and Ron (Meggan); grandchildren, Jayson and Kacy Armstrong and Joel and Brittany Risk; one brother, Leon of Redlands, CA, plus many friends. Mr. Risk took great pride in his military career as a pilot retiring in 1964 and moving to Tucson where he enjoyed his time hunting and fishing. Graveside Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CEMETERY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with John Hoelter officiating.
SCULLY, Rita Ann, 55, of Tucson, passed away August 9, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmund Q. Scully of Tucson and brother Michael Timothy Ellis. She is survived by her devoted daughter Valerie K. Van Note-Kreider and son-in-law Marc Kreider of Falls Church, Virginia. She is also survived by her parents John and Ernestine Ellis; sisters Deborah, Cathi and Rebecca, and brother Mark. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 10851 E. Old Spanish Trail. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Arizona Elks Major Projects, P. O. Box 36570, Tucson, AZ 85740 (supports Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center).
STRONG, Leonard M., 67 years old, died Monday, August 11, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Constance Strong of Tucson; children, Charles Strong of Upland, IN, Paul Strong of Thorton, CO, Stephen Strong of Indianapolis, IN, John Strong of Matthews, IN, Daniel Strong of Stockton, CA, Jeremiah Strong of Parker, CO, Sarah Strong at home, two stepchildren, Wesley Lutz and Laura Lee Lutz, both at home; two sisters, Celia Van Pelt of Tucson, Patricia Gullett of Selma, IN; 10 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Strong. Memorial services for Mr. Strong will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m. August 14, 1997 in the Faith Tabernacle Church, 5011 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
ANDERSON, Carl Elmore ”Andy”, died peacefully at home August 10, 1997. Andy was born October 31, 1905 and married Wanda Redfern Anderson in 1934. Andy was a member of the Elk’s and of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). He is survived his wife; their children, (Janet Barta of MI and James E. Anderson of Tucson); three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; and a baby great-granddaughter. Their daughter Kay died in 1959. Visitation will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Service following at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
BOTTING, Floyd W., 84, died August 9, 1997. Brother of Harold (Shirley) Botting of Tucson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Mr. Botting was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, a member of Church of the Resurrection, Oswego, NY and Lake City Lodge #127 F & AM. Services and interment will be in Oswego, NY at a later date. Local arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FLETCHER, C. W. ”BILL”, entered this world September 13, 1928 and departed August 9, 1997 to join his parents Ivan and Verna, and two brothers, David and Gene, in eternal rest. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife, Susan, devoted son Scott (Kathy) and grandchildren Leigh, Jessica and Keith. Other relatives include son James, daughter Susan and sister Marionette. Friends will gather in his memory at Park Avenue Christian Church, 4635 S. Park Avenue (between Ajo and Irvington) on Tuesday August 12, at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Fletcher Memorial Fund, Park Ave. Christian Church, P. O. Box 22917, Tucson, 85734, would be appreciated.
LOPEZ, Luis D., 89, of Arivaca, passed away August 8, 1997. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ferdinand in Arivaca. Interment to follow at Arivaca Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
MARTHENS, George Walker, II, Colonel, U.S.A.F. (Ret), 84, of Chevy Chase, MD, died at his home on August 7, 1997. Colonel Marthens was the son of the late Sadie Willets, and son-in-law of the late Congressman, Brazilla Carroll and Louise Goff Reece of Tennessee. Col. Marthens was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 3, 1913. Col. Marthens grew up in Arizona on a family ranch. As a career officer with the United States Military, Col. Marthens started his military career in the last surviving ”Calvary Regiment” in the United States Army. Col. Marthens then served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps during WWII (and held the rank of ”Colonel” in the Confederate Air Corps-1953.) In Post-War Europe Col. Marthens served as a ”Special Liaison and Field Officer” for the Defense Department reporting to and working closely with President Eisenhower on ”National Security Issues” of that time. Col. Marthens served with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1958-60) and as an Air Force Special Projects Officer at the Pentagon. As a teacher Col. Marthens taught various Aerospace Computer and Operational/Logistic and Statistical Research classes at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) for six years. During his military career Col. Marthens was the recipient of numerous ”Meritorious Service” Medals including two Legion of Merit medals. Col Marthens was an honors graduate of the University of Arizona (1942), Harvard University (1949) and the Armed Forces Staff College (1954). Col. Marthens also served as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Carter County Bank, TN and as Chairman of both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the First People’s Bank in Johnson City, TN. An avid sports fan and player, Col. Marthens attended the University of Arizona on a baseball scholarship and played briefly with the Detroit Tigers. Col. Marthens was a Championship Tennis player for the Armed Forces in the late 50's and early 60's, as well as a coach with then ICAF Softball League. Col. Marthens was also an accomplished horseman and ”COWBOY” as he liked to be known. Col. Marthens retired from the Air Force in 1967 after 30 years of service and enjoyed a number of entrepreneurial careers. These careers included owning his own Corporation, managing financial investments, research and analysis in the oil and gas field, as well as researching, wildcating and drilling his own oil and gas wells in the state of West Virginia. Besides his wife of 45 years, Louise R. Marthens, he leaves behind two daughters, Louise R. Marthens of Gaithersburg, MD and Carol A. Marthens of McKinney, TX; two sons, George W. Marthens III of Centreville, VA and Bradford G. Marthens of Block Island, RI; and two grandchildren. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 1997 at Fort Meyer Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to either the Montgomery Hospice Society, 1450 Research Blvd., Suite 31, Rockville, MD 20852 or the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Arrangements by Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home, Bethesda, Maryland, 301-656-2210.
NICHOLAOU, Maria N., 89, of Phoenix, formerly of Nogales, passed away August 8, 1997. She was born in Greece in 1907. She then moved to New York in 1930 with her husband. She and her husband then moved to Nogales along with their three children. She is survived by her sons, George Nicholaou of Paradise Valley, Dino Nicholaou of Mesa; and daughter, Pauline Kontsiotis of Phoenix. She was a wonderful, loving mother and wife to her husband and three children. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, August 12, 1997 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with the Trisagion being held at 7:00 p.m. Services will be at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
STERNSTEIN, Seymour Charles, 72, of Tucson, died August 8, 1997. Born in Chicago, IL and a resident of Tucson for the past 47 years. Past Deputy Treasurer in Green Valley. Survived by wife, Sonia; sons, Daniel A. & Michael D. (Lori) Sternstein; brother-in-law, Irving D. Kaplan; and three grandchildren. Graveside Service 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, Temple Emanu-El Section Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
TAYLOR, James Lambert, 84, born December 11, 1912, died July 25, 1997. Survived by children: daughter, Carolyn Martin; son, James Lambert Taylor, Jr.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by wife, Lois S. Taylor and son, Cecil W. Taylor. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, August 14 at New Life Wesleyan Church, 8900 E. Golf Links Rd., at 7:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank the years of loving care at Catalina Care Center.
ALEXANDROWICZ, Joseph K., 78, died August 8, 1997. Husband of Irene Alexandrowicz of Tucson; father of Richard (Judy) Alexander of Tucson, and Joyce (Frank) Houghton of Campbell, CA; brother of Helen Wozniak of Detroit, MI; grandfather of Debbie, Ricky, Matt and Stacey; great-grandchildren Brook and Alexis also survive. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m. Mon, August 11, 1997 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd, with Father Charles Knapp officiating. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Contributions to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 in Joseph’s memory would be appreciated.
BERNARD, Virginia Lee, 74, died August 8, 1997. Mrs. Bernard was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bernard; her daughter, Sandra Woodard; sons Edward Jr. and Carl Roger Bernard; and her daughter-in-law, Maureen Bernard. Mrs. Bernard is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Jerry) Hawker of Tucson; grandchildren Christine Bernard of Tucson, Kelly (Kevin) Johnson of Tucson, Steven P. Hawker of IN and Brian L. Hawker of TX; mother, Clara Coy of IN; sisters, Carolyn Sue Plass, Joan Clarkson and Judy McKean, all of IN and Dorothy Burris of TX; and brother, Robert Plass of IN. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11th at the LDS Butterfield Ward Chapel, 3500 W. Sumter with visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Greencastle, IN. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10th, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
DERRY, Wallace M. Sr., 83, of Tucson, passed away August 8, 1997. He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris V. Derry; sons, Wallace M. Derry Jr., and Thomas W. Derry of Winchester, VA, Dennis V. Derry of Tucson, AZ; five grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DOUGHERTY, Shawn Daniel, 23, died August 5, 1997. Son of Judy and Robert C. Dougherty; brother of Michael Dougherty, Robert C. Dougherty Jr., Erin Dougherty and Mary Neri; grandson of Marie L. Dougherty and Stan (Vivian) Martinson. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee, with Father Van Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Any donations made in Shawn’s memory will be used to provide scholarships for needy students at Canyon Del Oro High School. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 11th, at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
FLETCHER, C.W. “BILL”, entered this world Sept. 13, 1928 and departed August 9, 1997 to join his parents, Ivan and Verna, and two brothers, David and Gene, in eternal rest. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Susan, devoted son Scott (Kathy) and grandchildren Leigh, Jessica and Keith. Other relatives include son James, daughter Susan and sister Marionette. Friends will gather in his memory at Park Avenue Christian Church, 4635 S. Park Avenue (between Ajo and Irvington) on Tuesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Fletcher Memorial Fund, Park Ave. Christian Church, P. O. Box 22917, Tucson 85734, would be appreciated.
MAYO, Trayvonn M., 23, of Tucson, died June 30, 1997. Graveside Services will be at Pima County Cemetery on August 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SMITH, Rodger Dupree, 41, passed away August 7, 1997. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Jean; sister, Jackie (Chris); brothers, John (Michele) and Doug; nephew Clint, niece, Megan; uncles, Ira, Sherwood (Frances), Dan (Sylvia), Lee (Lucy), Brad (Connie); aunts, Elizabeth and Wilma; and many cousins. Rodger will be missed by his family, friends, and co-workers at Weiser Lock. Services will be held at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13. Donations may be made in Rodger’s memory to the American Heart Association.
STERNSTEIN, Seymour Charles, 72, of Tucson, died August 8, 1997. Born in Chicago, IL and a resident of Tucson for the past 47 years. Past Deputy Treasurer in Green Valley. Survived by wife, Sonia; sons, Daniel A. & Michael D. (Lori) Sternstein; brother-in-law, Irving D. Kaplan; and three grandchildren. Graveside Service 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, Temple Emanu-El Section Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
COOPER, Kevin Lamar, age 22 years, of Tucson, passed away August 6, 1997.Survived by son, Keijuan L. Cooper, Tucson; mother, Brenda Haywood, Tucson; father, Floyd Haywood, Washington, D.C.; sister, Tawana Cooper, Tucson; maternal grandmother, Jolene Cooper, Tucson; paternal grandmother, Gloria Anderson, Texas.Survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Funeral Service Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1019 E. 31st St., with Rev. Anthony L. Moss of Agape Christian Community Church officiating. Friends may call Monday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., 5401 S. Park.
ELSON, Audrey, 68, died August 4, 1997. Wife of Don Elson; mother of Patricia (Danny) Ruedas; grandmother of Jennifer and Andres Ruedas, all of Tucson. Mrs.Elson was employed for 26 years at Hughes Aircraft Company. Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 11, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Pastor Jeff Schirle officiating. Burial in Desert Vista Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Coffin-Lowery Syndrome Foundation, 13827 196th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98059 in memory of Audrey Elson. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
