DIXON, Marveline Humble, born December 18, 1942, passed away January 20, 1998 in Yates Center, KS of a heart attack. She grew up in Tucson. She is survived by her husband, Jack Dixon; mother and stepfather, Helen and Merl Dixon; three children, Debra (Bob) Sipos of Tucson, Thomas (Diana) Bridge of Tampa, FL, Billy Bridge of Yates Center, KS and nine grandchildren. Marveline graduated from Sunnyside High School and was a member of Emery Park Church. Donations may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be Friday, January 23, 1998 in Yates Center. Cremation will follow.
EBRIGHT, II, David Douglas Mathew, of Avra Valley, formerly of Tucson. Born November 30, 1975 entered into heaven January 17, 1998. Survived by father, David Douglas Mathew (Anne) Ebright, Sr. of Tucson; mother, Judy (Dennis) Beye; and sister, Cheryl Ebright of Casa Grande; several stepsisters; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs R.N. Ebright of Mesa; grandfather, Chuck Coplan of Show Low; also survived by fiance, Rose Moore; and 2 1/2 year old daughter, Monic. Will be sadly missed by many more relatives and friends. David was a shop foreman for Econo-Lube & Tune in Tucson. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 24, 1998. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted to help with funeral expenses may be mailed to Ebright Family, 7014 E. Golf Links #162. Any contributions above funeral expenses will be donated to daughter, Monic.
ELLIS, Sr., Robert G., 72, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 1998. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Millie A. Ellis; mother-in-law, Ruth Heim; children, Robert G. (Junette) Ellis, Jr., Humboldt, Az, Michael D. (Andi) Ellis, Sr., Newark, CA, Debbie Ellis, Melrose, MA, Susan Luther, Winnemucca, NV, and Rhonda (Robert) Lowery, Tucson; brother, Harry (Doris) Ellis; sisters, Mary (Richard) Sparling, Livonia, MI, and Sue Jewett, Redford, MI; aunt, Hagar Anderson, Danville, IN; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob retired as a sergeant from the Tucson Police Department. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 1998 at First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana Ave. Donations may be made to First Church of God or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd, 85712.
JOHNSTON, Gay Slonecker, passed away January 20, 1998. Gay S. Johnston was born in Benedict, NE, April 16, 1919 to Howard and Mabel Slonecker, who preceded her in death. She graduated from University of Nebraska, in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics. She then taught school for three years before moving to Arizona for health reasons. She enrolled in the University of Arizona for the study of engineering. A National Home Builders Award of Merit, started Gay on a career of designing homes. Professional recognition was given her designs for both medium priced and luxury homes. She worked for Lusk Homes, Rysdale Architect Corporation and Carl Lamar John as Architectural Designer/ Draftsman. Later, she owned and operated her own drafting and design company. She designed numerous apartment projects, commercial buildings, stores, and restaurants such as Scordatos. In 1961, she was voted one of the top 10 business women in the nation by the America Business Women’s Association and Local woman of the year by the Tucson Saguaro Chapter of American Business Women’s Association. She retired in 1984. Gay leaves a daughter, Bobbi Damiani of Portland, OR. In addition, a brother, Roger D. Slonecker of Colorado Springs, CO and Tucson, AZ. No Funeral will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KASPER, Frederick J., born in Chicago, Illinois August 19, 1916. Died January 18, 1998 in Phoenix, AZ. Frederick attended Rockhurst College, Kansas City, MO. He started his career at NBC Reception Department, 1939 in Chicago. Spent four years with Garry Moore on his radio show. In 1942, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corp, Armed Forces Radio Service and was sent to Trinidad, British West Indies. At the end of the war, he returned to ABC as a staff announcer and worked with Don McNeill’s ”Breakfast Club” and with Johnny Olsen’s ”Ladies Be Seated”. He also had numerous and varied other announcing duties at the station. In 1948, he switched to T.V. and worked on the program ”Super Circus” and Jim Moran’s ”Courtesy Hour”. He was also Paul Harvey’s radio announcer. After 40 years in radio and T.V. announcing, Mr.Kasper retired in 1984 and eventually moved to Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia P. Kasper; daughter, Virginia K. McPartlin; son, Frederick H. Kasper; and three grandchildren, Josephine McPartlin, Frederick H. Jr. and Josephine Kasper. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to Hospice Inc., 916 E. Impala Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85204. Private family services were held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
Ruth Knupp and Kenneth Naylor Clark
Ruth Knupp Clark, 53, died December 31, 1997 in Panama. Ruth was born on May 26, 1944 in Berwyn, IL to Marian and Emil Knupp. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1966 with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. Ruth married Kenneth N. Clark of Champaign on August 20, 1966. Ruth and Ken lived in Yugoslavia and San Francisco before moving to Tucson in 1969, where their children, Stephanie and Stephen Clark, were born and raised.
Ruth is survived by her children Stephanie and Stephen Clark of Tucson, her brother Dr. Robert Knupp and his family of Chicago, her mother, Marian Knupp of Berwyn, IL and her mother-in-law, Mary S. Clark of Champaign, IL.
Ruth created unique pillows, table linens and clothing using molas from Panama and other Latin American materials. She sold these and other artisan treasures through her business, Ruth Clark Linens.
Ruth loved her family, her work, entertaining the many international visitors of the Clark family, and traveling. She was a generous person, always willing to help a friend. Ruth will be missed by all, but forgotten by none.
Kenneth Naylor Clark, 56, died December 31, 1997 in Panama. Ken was born on August 12, 1941 in Fostoria, Ohio to Mary and Kenneth Clark. He was raised in Champaign, IL where he also attended college at the University of Illinois and received a Bachelor’s of Architecture in 1964. He then attended the UC Berkeley and earned a Master’s degree of Architecture in 1966. Ken married Ruth Lois Knupp of Berwyn, IL on August 20, 1966. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Yugoslavia and later returned to work towards his professional degree in San Francisco, CA. In 1967, Ken joined the faculty at the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona. Most recently he was Head of the Graduate Planning program. In 1975 Ken founded an exchange program between La Salle University in Mexico City and the U of A’s College of Architecture. This exchange program is still active.
Ken is survived by his children, Stephanie and Stephen of Tucson, his mother, Mary Clark of Champaign, IL and his mother-in-law Marian Knupp of Berwyn.
Ken loved his family, the history of architecture and planning in Latin America, travel, his students and colleagues, and native art in all forms. An outstanding friend and mentor who had a passion of life who affected all who surrounded him, Ken has left an indelible mark on the lives of many.
A Memorial Service for Ruth and Ken will be held on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In the Main Gallery of The Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main. A Memorial international study/travel scholarship in their names has been established in the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona.
MARCK, Brita M., 88, died January 22, 1998. Mother of Robert C. (Sharon) Marck of Tucson and Charles T. (Carol) Marck of Bethesda, MD; grandmother of Peggy, Charlie and Christina. Donations in Mrs. Marck’s memory may be made to Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4221 W. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85746. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MCNUTT, Bradford H., 69, died January 15, 1998. Husband of Lynn McNutt. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PETERS, Agnes Christine, 96, of Tucson, died January 21, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Peters in 1977 and daughter, JoAnne Hine in 1964. She is survived by daughter, Nancy Strom; grandchildren, Linda Lenz, Roberta Groninger, Teresa Anderson, Stephen Hine, and James Hine; great-grandchildren, Gretchen Lenz, Dustin Lenz, Aubrie Anderson, Matthew Redondo, Alec Anderson. Mrs. Peters was a member of the Oro Valley Country Club for 20 years. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998 with the Rev. William Snyder, Resurrection Lutheran Church officiating. Private Interment was held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Southwest Division, Inc., 1636 N. Swan Rd., #151, Tucson 85712-4065.
Jack A. Plaisted, age 77, of Tucson, passed away January 17, 1998. Jack was born on March 14, 1920 in Des Moines, IA. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He moved to Tucson from Des Moines, IA. In 1962, he was employed by Miles Printing Company for 55 years until his retirement in 1995. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, James A. in 1967. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gladys L.; son, John (Sharon); and grandchildren, James A., Jacob A., Jesse A., Ivy A. all of Tucson. Also survived by one sister, Norma Dowell in Overland Park, KS. and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. A Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their tender care. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veteran’s Chapter #28 at 5771 S. Country Club Tucson, 85706. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
SABADOS, James, 71, of Tucson. Left this world to be with the Lord, January 21, 1998. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, November 25, 1926. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 42 years and son, James T. (Brenda) of Tucson; two sisters, Ann Barnhill of Pataskala, Ohio and Julia Schwartz of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; two brothers, Mike (Jewel) of Sunbury, Ohio; and Bill (Kay) of Rogue River, Oregon and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Services will be private. The family requests no flowers to be sent.
THAYER, Floy K., 90, died January 21, 1998. Mother of Gerald (Erna) Thayer of Tucson, James (Janice) Thayer of Rosarita Beach, Baja, CA; grandmother of Michael Thayer of CA, Bradley Thayer of NH, Stanley (Beck) Thayer of MN, Margaret ”Peggy” Thayer, James (Camilla) Thayer, Brian Thayer, Tiffany Carlson, all of CA; aunt of Linda Richardson and Barry Ashburn, both of Tucson; five great-grandchildren also survive. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley, and sister, Neva Ashburn. At her request no services are planned. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
TIDWELL, Juanita Joyce, 67, of Tucson, passed away on January 20, 1998. She is survived by her loving husband, Jeff; son, Gary (Rose) Goodson of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Wanda (Lane) Larson of Tucson, Patricia (Lance) Tidwell-Smith of Tucson, and Sylvia (Jerome) Tidwell Scheuring of Carmel, CA; grandchildren, Ryan and Aaron Larson, Connor and Tommy Goodson, and Killashandra Scheuring; sister, Beatrice Gustin, Evelyn Jelly, Bernice Liddell, Celeste Montrose; brother, Gordon Vaughn; many special nieces and nephews. We will miss you deeply. Joyce was very active with the Citizens for Quality Water, giving of her time and energy, to ensure better water for her community. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 6150 E. Fairmount St. Tucson, AZ (520) 886-3002. Friends may call at the home of Francis and Frances Scheuring, 6016 East Fourth Street, Tucson, following the services.
John Tadeo Trujillo, 59, died January 21, 1998. Husband of Grace W. Trujillo of Tucson; father of Barbara Ann League of Mesa, AZ and Mark A. Trujillo of Everett, WA; brother of Abraham T. Trujillo of Tumacacori, AZ, Emelina Valdenegro of Tucson, Josephine Gaffney of Las Vegas, NV and Evelyn Ramos of Tucson; one grandchild, John David Trujillo League also survives. He was V.P. of Arizona Territorial Gourd Society and retired from Arizona National Guard. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Tubac, AZ. Burial to follow in Tubac. Contributions in Mr. Trujillo’s memory may be made to the Arizona Territorial Gourd Society, P.O. Box 126, Tumacacori, AZ. 85640. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Curtis P. Vester, Jr., (Lt. Col, USAF Ret.), 77, born December 17, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away January 21, 1998. Husband to Patricia Ann Vester; respected father of Curtis P. Vester, III; father-in-law to Melissa Lynn Vester; and loving Papau to Zachary Ryan Vester. Curtis grew up in Paris, Tennessee. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force (known as the U.S. Army Air Corps.) He was a survivor of the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, after which he came to Tucson to complete flight training at Ryan Field. During WWII he served as aB-29 Pilot in the Pacific. Curtis graduated from Edwards Air Force Base Test Pilots Training in July of 1953. Upon completion he was stationed at Boeing (Seattle), Hong Kong Air Craft and Engineering Co. and Boeing (Wichita). From 1962 – 1968 he served as contracting officer at Boeing (Wichita) and Air Force Plant Representative at Hughes Aircraft in Tucson. In 1968 he retired from a contracting position in the Pentagon in Washington, DC. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends made during his service career. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Full military honors.
Oscar A. ”Gordo” Amado Jr., 25, of Tucson, passed away January 17, 1998. Preceded in death by grandfather, Enrique Amado; grandparents, David and Angie Anaya and Antonia Amado. Survived by wife, Georgina Marie Amado, Adrianna, Anthony and Anissa; father, Oscar A. Amado; mother, Angie Amado; sister, Gracie Amado. He will always be remembered by many friends and family. Especially in and around roping arenas, to which most of his life was dedicated to. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 1998 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 204 South Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
BAILEY, Brittany Nichole, two years old, passed away January 19, 1998. She is survived by parents, Tan and Christine Bailey; and baby brother, Ian Bailey; grandparents, John and Cindy Bailey, and Clarence Bailey all of whom reside in Tucson. Friends may call Friday, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Graveside Service will be Friday, 4:00 p.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 blks N. Grant) 327-6341.
Stephanie Blidy, born January 7, 1918 in Chicago, IL passed away January 20, 1998. Preceded in death by her husband, Peter and son, William. Survived by her son, Donald Blidy of Tucson; grandson, Michael Blidy of Tucson; brother, Walter Nykeha of Chicago, IL. We will all miss you deeply. Stephanie was a longtime member and one of the founders of St. Michael’s Ukranian Catholic Church. She was a big help in raising funds by donating her time, energy and money. She will be remembered in our prayers, members of St. Michael’s Ukranian Catholic Church. Ukranian Service, 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 23, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 1998 with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Matthew Coffaro, Sr.
In loving memory of our father, fiance, and most importantly our friend, Matt Coffaro.
March 1, 1940 – January 18, 1998. Matt was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Tucson in 1951. He attended Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. He is survived by his three children, Tami Rozema, Roni Sue Coffaro, and Matthew Coffaro Jr.; his fiancee, Mary Lou Ellingsworth all of Tucson; his brother, Stephen Coffaro of South Dakota; his sister, Madeleine Coffaro of Berlin, Germany; and his extended family, Gene and Jana Murphy and children of Prescott, AZ. Matt was a sales and businessman in Tucson for 30 years, the latter 12 years at Broadway Carpet. He was a great father, mate and friend, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., on Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 5:30 p.m.
