BAILEY, Helen M., died December 19, 1997 in Tucson. Born in Portland, OR, November 19, 1907 to Edward and Martha Deckman. She was a graduate of Colon High School, Colon Panama – Canal Zone. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, Society of Military Widows and a Master Bridge Player. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Archer T. Bailey, her daughter, Artell M. Hoey and her brother, Bernhard Deckman. She is survived by her son, E. T. ”Bill” Bailey and wife Alberta of Sumner, WA; three granddaughters and a great-grandson. Memorial Services will be held at the Manor at Midvale on January 2, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations to your favorite charity be made in her name.
BAKER, Maude C., age 76 of Tucson, AZ passed away December 31, 1997. She is survived by daughters, Fran Young (Gordon) of Tucson, AZ, Mickie Burgess of SC; son, William Ray Jones (Mary Ann) of GA; brothers, Olin Galbreath of SC, J.L. Galbreath of SC, Harold Galbreath of OH; three grandchildren, Rhonda, Bryan and Sherri and two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 1998 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 1998 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Life Care Hospice or the American Cancer Society in her memory.
BALL, Robert G., 86, died December 27, 1997. Survived by wife, Beatrice; daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Tulk, Battle Creek, MI and Beatrice (Andrew) Clawsen, Kalamazoo, MI; a son, Robert (Naomi) of Tucson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He will be cremated and there will be no services. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to your favorite charity.
BROWN III, John L., 71, Tucson, died December 27, 1997 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. He had cancer. He was born March 31, 1926, in Midwest, WY. to John L. Brown Jr. and Alma Ray Brown. He attended elementary school and high school in Geneseo, KS and served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1944 to 1946. He graduated from McPherson College and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University in 1951. He was a consulting engineer in Topeka andin Marysville, KS for many years. He was an active leader in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, serving as cubmaster for six years and leading a group to the Philmont Scout Ranch. Later he worked on railroad construction projects in Texas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Wyoming, North Carolina, New Mexico, Colorado and Idaho. He was with the Kansas Department of Transportation for about a year. From 1981 until his retirement, October 1, John was with the Arizona Department of Transportation, working in Tucson, Globe and Phoenix. He was a member of the KSU Alumni Association, The American Legion, United Methodist Church and a 50-year member both of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas and Royal Neighbors of America. He is survived by his wife, Faye; sons, Kevin and Steven; niece, Karen (Jerry) Sheppard and nephew, Ray (Sue) Cline, other relatives and many friends. A celebration of life reception will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, at the LaPaloma Country Club, 3660 E. Sunrise Drive. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
CARBAJAL, Ignacio L., 95, of Los Angeles, passed away December 28, 1997. Survived by daughters, Oralia (Oscar) Flores, Irene (Bernado) Samaniego, Beatrice (Armando) Macias, Eva (Manuel) Cordova; sons, David (Viula), Daniel (Lupe), Frank (Olga), Ignacio ”Kito” (Elva), Eddie (Delia); 30 grandchildren. Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 1998 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 South Stone Ave. Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CARET, Gary Lee (September 26, 1944-December 27, 1997) loved life and left it too soon, before he had fully explored his many interests in music, computers, cooking, bird-watching, photography, writing, literature and film. For 15 years he was a popular performer in the annual Tucson Press Club Gridiron Show and wrote many skits and songs for the show over the years. Those who saw him perform will always remember his bright smile, rich voice and infectious laugh. During the last year of his life, he showed true nobility and courage in his battle with cancer and when the battle was lost he accepted defeat with grace. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Brubaker of Twenty-Nine Palms, CA and his longtime companion, Carol Nowotny-Young of Tucson, who will greatly miss him. Please join in a celebration of Gary’s life on Saturday, January 3, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Goddard Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St, Tucson. Those who wish to may bring a favorite story about Gary to share. Gary loved to laugh and would want us to celebrate his life with laughter. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society, the Community Food Bank, the American Cancer Society, or St. Joseph’s Hospice. Many thanks to the kind and compassionate people at St. Joseph’s Hospice who made Gary’s last few days comfortable.
CAREY, Michael A., 61, of Tucson, died December 29, 1997. Survived by wife, Mary McNamara Carey; son, Brian Carey; grandson, Michael Carey; daughter, Kathleen Carey; granddaughters, Julian, Jaelene and grandsons, Kevin and Jessie Carey; daughter, Ina (Craig) Johnson, granddaughters, Amy and Rebecca Johnson; mother, Dorothy Warren; sisters, Elaine Gimber and Eve (Richard) Upsall, Francene (Jeffry) Andresen; brother, Donald (Ann Marie) Carey; sisters-in-law, Beverly Carey, Louise (Michael) Sullivan, Dorothy (James) Dowd; brothers-in-law, Martin (Carol) McNamara, Steve (Nancy) McNamara and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Carey was owner of Carey Travel and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of the Desert, Casas Adobes Rotary, S.K.A.L. Club, Knights of Columbus, an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish and had served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, (Avalon Chapel), 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 1998 with a Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 1998 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Stained Glass Window Project.
CORTNER, Merle, 94, died December 31, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DEBOER, James Allen, 56, died December 2, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Joan DeBoer; sons, Dale DeBoer, Darrin DeBoer, James A. Visser, Dwayne D. Ivey, and Victoria V. Cimmino; daughter, Susie M. Jaurez; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
DUNN, John E., 76, of Tucson, a retired petroleum and mineral Landman, died December 26, 1997. He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. A former Colorado State oil and gas commissioner, was a member of the Denver and the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. Survivors include brother, Burton C. Dunn; daughter, Niki D. LeClair and son, J. Andrew Dunn and two grandchildren, Lindsey M. and Justin A. Dunn. Services are private ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES. Contributions to American Cancer Society.
RASMUSSEN, Katherine Elizabeth, 85, of Tucson, AZ died December 26, 1997. Survived by daughter, Pat Rieff (Gerald); son, Al Jastre (Diane); daughter, Barbara Luloff (Donald); daughter, Karen Nunes; son, Norb Rasmussen (Jennie); daughter, Sally Fetkavich (Scott); daughter, Mary Lou Stevens (Phil); 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 1998 at Our Lady of Fatima, 1950 W. Irvington with Father Peter McGloin officiating. Visitation Thursday, January 1, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave.
Frances Robles, Our Madrecita passed into the Lord’s hands December 27, 1997 at the age of 83. Awaiting her are her husband, Tiodoro Robles, and son, Rudy Camacho. Survived by her children, Armando (Kathy) Camacho, Josie Silvas, Mary (Senon) Estavillo, Richard Camacho, Norma Chavarria, Carmen (Steve) Trinidad, Irene (Gilbert) Pueblas, Olga Robles, and Steve Robles. Also survived by 36 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 South Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SEARLE, Edith Elizabeth, died December 30, 1997. Wife of Ralph Searle; aunt of Marcella Gaus of Texas and John Henry Bowden of Texas; several other nieces and nephews also survive. She was a 20 year volunteer of the American Red Cross and an active member of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church where she held several offices. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Pastor Patrick Henry officiating. Burial will be in Texas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until Service time on Saturday, January 3, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Margaret Sheldon, 89, passed away December 29, 1997 in Tucson. She was born on March 10, 1908 in Fairfield, NB. Survived by one daughter, Shirley Ann Sheldon. A 37 year resident of Tucson, she and her husband, Rev. Keenan Sheldon, ministered to Rincon Congregational Church for 22 years, and she served on the Board of Directors for the Beacon Foundation for 25 plus years. A celebration of Margaret’s life will Sunday, February 1, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft. Donations may be made to Emmaus Homes: Sheldon Memorial, P.O. Box 220, St. Charles, MO 63302-0220, for improvements of bath facilities at Garvin Cottage. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway.
WILKINSON, Ralph Edward, 47, of Tucson, died December 23, 1997. Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Wilkinson Sr. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Rose; two children, Ralph Jr. (Tina) and James; one grandchild, Cory; three brothers, Leroy Jr. George and Larry; two sisters, Trudy (Tom) Schuster and Linda McNillis and his mother, Mary Wilkinson and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was a Master Sargent in the Air Force for 20 years with numerous stateside and overseas assignments, including the Republic of Vietnam 1970 – 71. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and several other military honors. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother and son. He will be greatly missed. Friends may call ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, January 2, 1997, Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Friday, January 2, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.
WILLIAMS, Norman W., born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1922, died at Carondelet Hospice, Sahuarita, AZ, Monday, December 29, 1997. First Lt. US Army Rangers, WW II, Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart. Retired Executive Vice President and General Manger, May Broadcasting Co. Preceded in death by wife, Lois T. Williams. Survived by sister, Virginia Offley, Springfield, Oregon; son, John Williams, Las Cruces, NM; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Kay Williams, Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Erin Williams, Colleen Williams and Mickey Williams, Omaha, NE and devoted and loving friend, Nancy Blanton, Green Valley, AZ. Memorial Service, Saturday, January 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Cremains will be interred in the Locust, Iowa Cemetery. Memorials to the Lutheran Social Ministry Southwest, 1222 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719.
Raul Zazueta, 18, of San Manuel, died December 28, 1997. He is survived by his father, Carlos Cazares of San Manuel; mother, Ernestina Zazueta of San Manuel; son, Jacob Anthony Zazueta; (Jacobs mother, Monique Marquez) of San Manuel; brother, Christopher Zazueta of San Manuel; stepsisters, Tonya Cazares of Douglas, AZ, Michelle Sandoel of Tucson; stepbrothers, Carlos Cazares of Douglas, AZ, Christopher Sandoel of Tucson; grandparents, Ernestina Zazueta of San Manuel, Carlos and Eumila Cazares of Douglas, AZ; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St.Bartholomew Church in San Manuel with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with Interment following at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N.Tucson Blvd. 327-6341.
BALL, Robert G., 86, died December 27, 1997. Survived by wife, Beatrice; daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Tulk, Battle Creek, MI and Beatrice (Andrew) Clawsen, Kalamazoo, MI; a son, Robert (Naomi) of Tucson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He will be cremated and there will be no services. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to your favorite charity.
BROWN III, John L., 71, Tucson, died December 27, 1997 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. He had cancer. He was born March 31, 1926, in Midwest, WY., to John L. Brown Jr. and Alma Ray Brown. He attended elementary school and high school in Geneseo, KS, and served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1944 to 1946. He graduated from McPherson College and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in Topeka and in Marysville, KS, for many years. He was an active leader in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, serving as cubmaster for six years and leading a group to the Philmont Scout Ranch. Later he worked on railroad construction projects in Texas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Wyoming, North Carolina, New Mexico, Colorado and Idaho. He was with the Kansas Department of Transportation for about a year. From 1981 until his retirement, October 1, John was with the Arizona Department of Transportation, working in Tucson, Globe and Phoenix. He was a member of the KSU Alumni Association, The American Legion, United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member both of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas and Royal Neighbors of America. He is survived by his wife, Faye; sons, Kevin and Steven; niece, Karen (Jerry) Sheppard; and nephew, Ray (Sue) Cline, other relatives and many friends. A celebration of life reception will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, at the LaPaloma Country Club, 3660 E. Sunrise Drive. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
CRIPE, Bruce, 71, of Tucson, passed away December 28, 1997. He was born in Walkerton, Indiana. Preceded in death by mother, father and brother. Survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Bruce D. Gary (Theresa) and Cheryl (William) Thompson and grandchildren, Landon, William, Katheryne and David. Mr. Cripe served during World War II in Central Europe. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #51 of Oracle, AZ and the Scottish Rite of Tucson, AZ. He was a retired chemist with Magma Copper Company of San Manuel, AZ. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) on Friday, January 2, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity.
