NELSON, Philip Carl, 82, died Tuesday, November 4, 1997. Mr. Nelson was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 1915, and has resided in Tucson since 1945. He is survived by his wife, Eyla of Tucson; two daughters, Debbie Selover (and husband Tony) of Scottsdale, AZ, and Jackie Mertes (and husband Jack) of Tucson; one sister, Helen Soderquist (and husband Al) of Palo Alto, CA; one sister-in-law, Martie Dierking of Florida. Mr. Nelson is also survived by five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 1997, at the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd, with Rev. Hal Cowart officiating. The family has requested that donations may be made in memory of Mr. Nelson to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd, 85715 or the Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 13423, zip 85732. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL.
PESQUEIRA, Robert A. 77, of Tucson passed away November 4, 1997. Survived by wife, Mercedes M. Pesqueira; daughter, Sandy (Henry) Valdez; sons, Robert (Della) Pesqueira, Fernando (Barbara) Pesqueira, Ernie (Gloria) Pesqueira; brother, Eugene Pesqueira; grandchildren, Bobby, Chris, Patrick, Monica, Debra; great-grandchildren, Alyse, Elayna, Sabrina, Michael. Robert served in the Bushmasters Unit of the Army during the Second World War from 1940 to 1945 with the rank of Sergeant. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel) 204 South Stone Avenue with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Avenue. Interment to follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
TAYLOR, Valerie (aka Velma Nacella Young Tate, Nacella Young, and Francine Davenport), author and poet, died in Tucson October 22, 1997 at age 84. Memorial Service on Saturday, November 8 at 1:45 p.m. at Pima Friends Meetinghouse, 931 N. Fifth Ave., Tucson.
TREPANIER, Mamie, 98, of Tucson, died November 3, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, Leo in 1981. She is survived by nieces, Pat McClanahan of Tucson, Bonita Wirth of CO, Lorraine Yonke of IL, Patricia King of CA; nephews, Vincent Henrisey of IL, Francis ”Pete” Henrisey of IL, R. Henrisey of NM. Services and interment will be in Monteno, IL. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) 327-6341.
ADKINS, Norman M., 64, passed away Friday, October 31, 1997. Born and raised in Tucson, he attended Tucson High School and the Southwest Bible Seminary. He worked for many years as a postal contractor before retiring to Mexico several years ago. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion H.; and his son, Norman Dean Adkins. He is survived by his mother, Lovetta; sons, John, Paul, Mark and Thomas; daughters, Teresa and Lisa; many grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Harry, Raymond, Donald and John; sisters, Marilyn and Helen. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 East Grant Road. Visitation Friday, November 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
BOWMAN, George E. ”Buss” departed this life on November 2, 1997 in Yuma, AZ. He was born February 20, 1913 in Buffalo, KS, retired from the SP Railroad and resided in Lakeside, AZ (Wagon Wheel area) for 20 years. Survived by loving wife, Alta; 10 grown children and many grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Yuma, AZ Thursday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. and burial will be in Tucson, South Lawn Cemetery after Masonic Services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 7.
GONZALEZ, Julius F., 72, of Tucson, passed away November 3, 1997. Survived by Jennie R. Gonzalez; daughters Sharon Gonzales-Putney (Paul), Linda Gonzalez, Kathleen Gonzalez-Landis (Ron), Mary Ellen Golden, Joanne Gonzalez-Eader (John); sister, Olga (Louis) Cubello; brother, Anthony Gonzalez; five grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, November 7, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Catalina Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. in Catalina. Family suggests donations be made to Tucson Medical Center Hospice Program or the Arizona Cancer Center Living with Cancer Support Group. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
GRAMMER, Alton Dane, loving father of Lyle, John, Penny and Jerry Grammer joined his wife in death on November 2, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, his only sister and many nieces and nephews. Alton was a WWII vet and a generous caring man who gave of his time, money and skills to help many people throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Family and friends will gather at his residence Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. to remember his life. Memorial Services will be held at his graveside in Oklahoma at a time to be announced later.
MILLER, Andy age 17, of Tucson, died November 3, 1997. He is survived by parents, Robert and Lois Miller; brothers and sisters, Rob (Jennifer) Miller, Laura (Pete) Tureson, Tim (Amy) and daughter, Tesse Miller, Cristen Miller, Morgan Miller, John Miller, Michelle Miller, Davis Bydone (foster brother). Andy was a senior at Mountain View High School and was active in AYSO Soccer for 13 years and school soccer, was a member of the Boy Scouts of American Troop #229 and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 1997. Visitation day of service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 1997 at LDS Sumter Chapel in the Relief Society Room with Funeral Services at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel with Bishop Zeno Pfau officiating. Interment will follow at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Utah.
RUEDY, Gladys Ethelyn, 50, of Tucson, died Monday, November 3, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughters, Deanne (Brian) Perry, Julieanne (David) Culver, Roxanne Ruedy; parents, Donnaly Weidel, William Murray; in-laws, Gary and Sharon Ruedy; nephews, John (Michelle) Ruedy, Brent Ruedy, Brandon Ruedy; niece, Andrea Ruedy; great-niece, Paige Ruedy and BRUTUS. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, Univ. of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson 85775-2402 or to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson 85712.
SCHOLLER, Elsie J., 79, of Tucson, died November 4, 1997. Wife of Donald L. of Tucson; mother of Inex A. Jacquish of Baltimore, MD, LaDonna M. Popik of Cleveland, OH, Donald L. Scholler, Jr. of Knox, PA; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister of Norman Moore of Kansas City, MO and Oscar S. Moore of Salem, OR. Funeral Services, Thursday, November 6, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Holter officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial to follow in the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix. Visitation Thursday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
SOWELL, Elizabeth C., 76, a fifty seven year resident of Tucson, passed away November 1, 1997. Born August 24, 1921 in Estancia. New Mexico, Mrs. Sowell was a long time member of the Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary and Christ Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Elliott, and is survived by her son, Michael and wife Gina of Chandler; grandchildren, Benjamin and Angelene; sister, Bonnie Day of Tucson; niece, Catherine Stevens; and nephew, Bradley Day. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arizona Children’s Home, Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary, KUAT, American Heart Association or Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
STERNBERG, Mildred M., age 84, of Tucson, died November 1, 1997. Survivors include three children, Irwin Sternberg, Jr, Charles Sternberg and Drusilla Delp; three grandchildren, Meagan, Christopher and Jennifer; brother, Malcolm K. Marsh; many nieces and nephews. Mildred will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Memorial will be at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Saturday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Sue Westphal and Stuart Taylor III officiating. Memorial donations may be made to TUSD Clothing Bank or St. Marks Ministers Discretionary Fund. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BAUERELEN, Bobby, age 19, of Tucson, died October 31, 1997. Beloved son of Armida and Robert. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Martin, Michael D., Marcia, Daniel, Michael M., Jessica; grandparents, Matilde and Arturo Gomez and Robert and Eleanor Bauerelen. Graveside Services will be held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5 at South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Agape Christian Fellowship, 5450 S. Park. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
FERRIS, John H., 84, died October 31, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GRAMMER, Alton Dane, loving father of Lyle, John, Penny and Jerry Grammer joined his wife in death on November 2, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, his only sister and many nieces and nephews. Alton was a WWII vet and a generous caring man who gave of his time, money and skills to help many people throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Family and friends will gather at his residence Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. to remember his life. Memorial Services will be held at his graveside in Oklahoma at a time to be announced later.
JONES, Jewel Lee ”Jonesy” 66, died November 2, 1997. Husband of Hope H.Davis; father of Daniel, Dale, Linda, Carol Ann, Frank and Joe; son of Marie Jones; brother of Buryl Jones and Freda Booker, all of Ohio. Mass will be offered 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at Holy Hope Mausoleum. Donations in Mr. Jones name may be made to Holy Family Care Center c/o St. Mary’s Hospital, 1601 W. St. Mary’s Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KATCHER, Fannie A., age 86, passed away October 31, 1997. A Tucson resident for 30 years. She was a member of Anshei Israel Congregation and a past president of B’Nai Brith Women. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Schwartz of Scottsdale; son, Michael of Canada; sister, Min Dunn of Phoenix; and brother, Jule Agron of San Francisco; two grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services and interment were held Sunday, November 2 at graveside in Tucson. Contributions in her memory are suggested to Kivel Care Center, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix, 85018 or Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 85021. For additional information call Sinai Mortuary, 602-248-0030
KLAUS, William C., 91, of Tucson, died November 2, 1997. Born in Pittsburgh, PA February 3, 1906. Survived by son, William Klaus; daughter, Marilyn Kaizer; nephew, Herbert (Marion) Waesch; and nieces, Cheryl Waesch of Tucson, Nancy and Evelyn Klaus. Preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, and second wife Alice. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., officiating will be Pastor James Lundeen of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, of which William was a member for over 10 years. Entombment will be in East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1949 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Marianne G. Miller, On August 15, 1915, God gave the world a female child; her parents named her Marianne. Their name was Lyons. On October 31, 1997 at noon, He took her back home. During the intervening 82 years, Marianne Lyons accomplished many things of which she was proud, although if asked, she would respond that her most significant accomplishments were her three sons, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. But Marianne achieved much more in her life than rearing children. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa, following high school and a year of College, she met an Iowa young man, John Miller who she married in February 1937. Marianne’s first son (John, Jr.) was born in 1939 in Davenport, Iowa. Marianne’s family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1939. A year after arriving in California, Marianne’s second son (Bill) was born at Queen of Angeles Hospital in Los Angeles. In the last year of World War II, Marianne’s husband, John had become employed by a defense contractor and there was also another child on the way.Marianne’s third son (Michael) was born in December 1945. Within five years, Marianne and John moved to the west San Fernando Valley. At this time Marianne was able to return to the business world, taking first a position as a bookkeeper at a CPA firm, Marianne Miller acted as: Office Manager of Kay Jeweler, Bookkeeper and Corporate Secretary of General Concrete Products, concluding her 30 years work (mostly in the financial world) as Controller of Avdel Corporation in Burbank. Following John’s sudden death in 1980, Marianne sold their house in Ventura County, California and moved to Tucson, Arizona, where her son Michael and his wife, Ann Marie live. In Arizona, Marianne volunteered for office work in the rectory of St. Odilia’s Church, assisted in recruiting food preparers for memorial services for deceased persons, contributed and collected food for the homeless, worked in the Catalina Roadrunners rummage sale and fund raisers, was a member of St. Odilia’s Martha’s Circle and a former member of Welcoming Committee Company Copper Creek Neighborhood Association. Only a persistent illness dragged her away from these activities that she loved to a God that she loved more. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be given to ”Those Who Care”, 3200 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
MNATZAGANIAN, Ramzi J., 40, died November 2, 1997. Survived by his wife, Victoria; children, Christina and Adam;mother, Almaza Mnatzaganian; brothers, Michael and Peter Mnatzaganian; sister, Irene (Ted) Takessian; mother-in-law, Louise Borgardt and father-in-law, Moses Tarpinian. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 1997. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
