EWING, Thomas F., 68, of Tucson, passed away December 16, 1997. He is survived by daughter, Dee and her husband Mel Martin of Montana; three grandchildren, Shelby, Shantelle and Travis Martin all of Montana; Nine brothers and sisters. There will be a Memorial Service at a latter date in Flathead County, Montana. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to D.A.V. Chapter 18. Cremation arrangements by HUDGELS SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
GALMINAS, Grace B., died on December 16, 1997 at TMC Hospice. She was born on July 19, 1917 in New London, Connecticut to George and Jenny Telford Barclay, and was a graduate of Saint Faiths Academy (NY). Grace first moved to Tucson in 1948 and returned in 1959 to make it her permanent home. She previously worked for the Copel and Cardi Company, Tucson Realty and Trust, and Silver Shadows Water Company. Pre-deceased by husband, Nick Galminas, she is survived by daughters Bonnie (James) Rice of Oakdale, CT, and Jennifer (Michael) Ward of Tucson; son Bart (Nancy) Henkle of Tucson; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the care-givers at TMC Hospice who made Grace’s last days special - your compassion and professionalism is much appreciated. A private service is planned. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
KITTELL, Katherine L., a loving mother who devoted her life to her children, went to meet God on December 15, 1997 at age 84. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Larry W. Kittell, Jr. She is survived by sons, Larry (Susie) and Gary (Patricia); daughter, G. Denice Smith (Robert McCarthy); grandchildren, Valerie, Andrea, Edward and Katrina; brother, Ivan Waite; sister, Bernice Dille and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @ Magee. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Thursday, December 18, 1997, 11:30 a.m. followed by burial at Holy Hope Cemetery.
LANDON, James D., a Memorial Mass will be held at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., Saturday, December 20, at 10:00 a.m.
PARRISH, Jack C., 53, of Tucson, died December 15, 1997. He is survived by his sons, Jerrud Kane Parrish and Collin Dean Parrish; wife, Margaret all of Tucson; parents, R.C. and Raye Parrish of Colorado; brother, Larry (Annette) Parrish and niece, Lindsey. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. A memorialization will be at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack’s name to Habitat for Humanity, 824 N.Second Ave., Tucson, AZ 857054 or Tucson Pops, P.O. Box 14545, Tucson, AZ 85732-4545. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
PRIGMORE, Virginia, 77, passed away December 16, 1997. Survived by husband, Robert Prigmore; daughters, Paula (Rick) DeForest, Donna (Joe Tomaszek) DeWitt; sons, Gordon (Jackie) DeWitt, Gerard (Angie) DeWitt; sister, Audrey Rumpf; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Avra Valley, Greer Rd. & Sandario Ra., Marana. Instead of flowers, family suggests donations be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
RAHN, Carl A., 68, died December 17, 1997. Husband of LaVerne Rahn of Tucson; father of Barry Rahn of Tucson, Jeffrey Rahn of Hollywood, FL, and Deborah Galvin of Oakland, CA. Grandfather of Kristin and Derek both of Tucson. Brother of George Rahn of Columbia, IL and Esther Waage of Waterloo, IL. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 1997 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 824 N. 2nd Ave. Mr. Rahn was a member of V.F.W. in Millstadt, IL, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Donations may be made in Mr. Rahn’s Memory to American Diabetes Association Inc. Tucson Chapter, 40 N. Swan Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85711 or American Heart Association, Southern AZ Div., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SMITH, Theodore G. Jr., 63, died December 14, 1997. Husband of June Ann Smith of Tucson; father of Steve M. Smith of Tucson; Linda Lee Singh of Windsor, California; grandfather of Robin Feil, and Heather Singh; great-grandfather of Kaylea Feil; brother of Elizabeth Popp of St. Petersburg, Florida, Betty Duval of Daphne, Alabama. Mr. Smith was a member of A.O.P.A., N.R.A. and a veteran of U.S. Air Force. Donations may be made in Mr. Smith’s memory to Bible Memorial Fund, c/o Bethel Baptist Church, 11040 E. Escalante, Tucson, Arizona 85730. Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Burial will be in Desert Vista Memorial Park. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WALTHER, Richard L., Lt. Col (Retired), age 75, of Sun Sites, Cochise County, Arizona passed away Saturday, December 13, 1997. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth G. Walther of Stephentown, New York; his daughters, Deborah Ann Ryan of Marana and Karen W. Spencer of Tucson; two grandchildren, Jennifer Reynard and Jeremy Reynard and one great-grandson, Eammon Bent all of Tucson. Richard was a member of the US Cavalry Association, the Golden Eagle National Rifle Association and the Sun Sites Social Club. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 19 at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, conducted by Father Peter Cheney. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson.
ARNOLD, Robert A., 77, of Tucson, died December 14, 1997. He was born April 1, 1920 in Clarita, Oklahoma. ”Bob” is survived by his wife, Lu and sons, Larry (Terry) Arnold, Ray (Sue Ann) Arnold, Dick (Mary) Arnold and Dan (Kim) Arnold. Survivors also include 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ”Bob” was a retired pipe fitter and served as Business Manager for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #741 in Tucson. He was a member of Marion McDaniel Masonic Lodge R.A. Arnold will be missed by family and friends. A private ceremony was held December 16 at East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.
CANNING, Mary Margaret Hoskins, 92, died December 15, 1997. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mother of Margaret Graeme Canning of Tucson, Harriet Perkins of Puyallup, WA and Andrea Lynn Mahbobah of Tucson; sister of Betty Lynn Jasper of Knoxville, TN; grandson, Laurence Perkins of Puyallup, WA also survives. Graduate of University of TN, Knoxville and President of Chi Omega. She was a member of D.A.R., O.E.S., El Rio Country Club, Oro Valley Country Club, Daughters of the Confederacy and Western Writers of America. Active in Girl Scouts and Red Cross. Newspaper reporter for Script Howard Newspaper Co. and reporter at 8 Presidential Conventions. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Services and burial in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations may be made in Mary Margaret’s memory to American CancerSociety, 1636 N. Swan T/A 85712 or Alzheimer's Association of Southern AZ. P.O. Box 13423, T/A 85732.
Vallerie Joann Cornelius, 44, of Tucson. Survived by loving husband John M. Cornelius. Beloved mother of Russell L. Hodges, 24 and Daniel L. Hodges, 20. Eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenney D. Wagoner. Cherished sister of Brenda L. Becher, Kenneth D. Wagoner, Stephanie L. Thompson and Laurie A. Cottrell. Your family and friends will deeply miss your tender touch to our lives. Memorial Service to be held at First Southern Baptist Church, 445 E. Speedway, Saturday December 20. Friends and family may gather 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m. Private Graveside Service for immediate family afterward. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Casas De Los Ninos.
DOW, Gail M., age 65, of Tucson, died December 15, 1997. Preceded in death by son, Bret Jay. Survivors include wife of 42 years, Joyce; three children, Paul M. Dow of Kansas, Gael Ann Dow of Massachusetts and Marriette Kershner of Texas. Gail will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Thursday, December 18, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, December 18, 1997 Thursday, with Rev. David Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Cave Creek on Friday. Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (At Speedway).
JAMISON, April, May 20, died December 10, 1997. Survived by mother and stepfather, Loretta and Jim Sanders; father, Donald Jamison; brother, John Jamison; sister, Tammy Sue Jamison and grandfather, Archie Turner; 10 aunts and five uncles also survive. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KITTELL, Katherine L., a loving mother who devoted her life to her children, went to meet God on December 15, 1997 at age 84. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Larry W. Kittell, Jr. She is survived by sons, Larry (Susie) and Gary (Patricia); daughter, G. Denice Smith (Robert McCarthy); grandchildren, Valerie, Andrea, Edward and Katrina; brother, Ivan Waite; sister, Bernice Dille and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave @ Magee. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, Thursday, December 18, 1997, 11:30 a.m. followed by burial at Holy Hope Cemetery.
PEREZ, Alfredo L., 73, of Tucson, passed away December 15, 1997. Survived by wife, Dora Perez; children, Julie (Jesus) Majalca, David (Corine) Perez, Rudy (Ernestine) Perez, Dianna (Jaime) Guzman, Martha (Richard) Zazueta; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Catalina Perez; brothers, Eduardo (Connie) Perez, Gustavo (Bertha) Perez. Services will be held Thursday, December 18 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be Friday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. at Santa Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
SCHROEDER, Miriam A., 52, passed away December 15, 1997. Survived by mother, Olga Foscato of Tucson; brothers, Vincent of New York, NY and Victor of Safford, AZ. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 1997 at HUDGEL’S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan with Father Fuller of St. Francis Cabrini Church officiating. Remembrances may be made to Carondelet Hospice at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Peter R. Slipp, 36, of Knightdale, N.C., died December 11, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Robert and Daniel all of Knightdale; parents, Lydia and Robert Slipp of Tucson and brother, Walter Slipp also of Tucson. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
SPECTER, Samuel, 94, of Tucson, died December 15, 1997. Survived by wife of 71 years, Miriam; sons, Gerald (Elaine) Specter of Chicago, IL, Maynard Bud (Syral) Specter of Richmond, VA; daughter, Betejoy (Rabbi Arthur) Oleisky of Tucson; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. In Chicago, Mr. Specter served as Treasurer of Anshe Emet Synagogue and was President of the Midwest Region of United Synagogue of America. He was one of the founders of the first Ramah Camp. He served on the Board of Overseers of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Mr. Specter was also one of the founders of the Solomon Schechter Day School in Chicago where he was the recipient of the Abraham J. Heschel Award. He was an avid supporter of the Jewish Theological Seminary and the University of Judaism. In Tucson he was a member of AIPAC, ZOA, Friends of Handmaker, Jewish Historical Society and a member of Congregation Anshei Israel. Services, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section, Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson 85711 and/or Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, 2221 N. Rosemont, Tucson 85712.
FELIX, Jose ”Pepe” 84, of Tucson, passed away December 14, 1997. Preceded in death by son, Eddie Joe Felix and grandchildren, Evangelina Vega, Elma Vega and Edward Gastelum. Survived by wife of 62 years, Herminia; daughters, Armida (Carlos), Evalina, Mary (Ray); son, Joe A. (Margie); sisters, Andrea (Alberto), Carmen (Manuel), Elvira Felix; brothers, Frank (Celia), Ralph Felix. Also survived by eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Doris T. Hood, died December 12, 1997. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 4, 1928 to Arthur and Hilma Tokheim. Doris graduated from East High School; attended St. Olaf College and graduated from Iowa State with a Bachelor of Science degree. She was employed by the Tucson Unified School District as Office Manager at Steel School from 1972 until her retirement in 1993. She is survived by her husband, Tom Hood; a son, John and daughter-in-law, Cathy Hood of New York City; a daughter, Jane and son-in-law, Bob Sholes of Bolder Creek, California; four grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy and brother-in-law, Curt Askelson of Old Lyme, Connecticut; a brother, Chet and sister-in-law, Helen Tokheim of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and a brother, Don Tokheim of Eagle Grove, Iowa. Memorial Services will be at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 1997. Memorial contributions may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. A special thanks to Sally D., Linda W., Sandy P., and the many other wonderful caregivers who attended her during her illness. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
