PERRY, Everett W., who was born in Indianola, Iowa, on April 13, 1912, died in Tucson, Arizona on January 30, 1998. He was 85 years old. Memorial Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, 1050 North Dodge Blvd, on Friday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. Surviving are Mr. Perry's sister, Ernestine Henderson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and three nephews, all of whom live in Wisconsin or Indiana. Graveside Services were held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Margaret Perry, who preceded Everett Perry in death in 1977, is buried. Everett Perry, who was a graduate of the School of Journalism at the University of Iowa, held positions in the field of journalism in Shenandoah, Iowa; Des Moines; Chicago; and Detroit. During World War II Perry served in the European Theatre in the U.S. Army and retired as a 1st Lieutenant on disability from injuries he received in combat. Among the various citations for military service awarded to Everett Perry, he was given the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal ribbon. He moved to Tucson with his wife, Margaret, in 1961. She was a music and mathematics teacher at Doolen Junior High School for 15 years. Everett and Margaret Perry were members of the St. Mark's Presbyterian Church where, it has been suggested, that any contributions be sent or to any other charity of the person's choice.
PETERSEN, Dorothy R., 76, died February 1, 1998. Wife of 55 years, Fred Petersen of Tucson; mother of Nancy Simmons (Michael Engleman) of NJ, Susan (Gary) Kauffmann of Tucson, Jodie Petersen (Dave Peters) of Durango, CO; sister-in-law of Carol Reineck of Orlando, FL; aunt of Scott Reineck, Chris Reineck; niece of Elizabeth Selk; cousin of Marilyn Fleischer of WI. Dorothy is also survived by so many friends who gave so much and shared so much with her throughout her lifetime. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 1998, Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft Rd. Mrs.Petersen was a member of Tucson Women's Club, OTT YMCA Women's Club and Rincon Church Women's Fellowship. Donations may be made in Mrs. Petersen's Memory to your favorite charity or Rincon Church Library Fund, 122 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ROSSER, Noyle Hunt, 95, of Tucson, died January 31, 1998. She is survived by her step-son, Tom (Ellen) Rosser of Florida. Cryptside Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MAUSOLEUM, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, February 5, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sue Westfall officiating.
Alvie R. Rutledge, 78, Sr. Master Sgt, USAF, (Retired) died on January 31, 1998. Alvie is survived by his loving and caring wife, Angela Marie DeRoma Rutledge; his devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Marie (David) Leatherberry and Alva Rae (Peter) Keesal; six brothers and a sister from San Antonio and Houston, TX. Alvie served his country well completing four tours of duty on the flight line in Viet Nam and as a navigator in WWII. He was an avid sports fisherman, particularly sea trout and lake bass. His friends and family will remember Alvie as a true gentleman. He always had a kind word and an easy smile. The positive ripple effect of Alvie Rutledge's life will be long felt. His favorite charity was Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday at DMAFB Chapel One. Interment will be in Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at DMAFB Chapel One. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341).
SELLENS, C. Gale, born November 23, 1924, Russell, KS, died February 1, 1998 at his winter home in Tucson after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving family includes: wife, Kay; daughters, Linda Bogacz, Diane Smith; sons, William (all of Colorado) and Mark (deceased); stepdaughters, Patricia Frye of TX and Catherine Kimme of IL; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandson and a host of faithful friends. Throughout the years in Denver, Gale has been a land developer, restaurant owner, politician and had a long distinguished career as a banker. Friends are invited to share happy remembrances in a celebration of his life at St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd., Friday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Patricia Noble (Science of Mind Center) will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to TMC Hospice, who so caringly assisted Gale and his loved ones (5301 E. Grant Rd. 85712).
STEFANCIC, Anna J., 90, recently of Tucson, died February 2, 1998. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn M. (Laszlo) Fabian of Tucson, Madelyn Barefoot of Downey, CA; grandchildren, Terrie Keith of Whittier, CA, Victoria Oda of Algonquin, IL, Andrea May of Tucson; great-grandchildren, Derek Oda and Katelyn Anna Keith; sisters, Helen Miks and Pauline Grno, both of FL; many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her husband, John Stefancic in October, 1992 and son, John J. Stefancic in July 1995. Services will be held at Rose Hills Mortuary, Whittier, CA. Interment in Rose Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
SWINSON, Donald, age 73, of Tucson, passed away February 1, 1998. Survived by wife of 49 years, Eleanor Swinson; sons, Marvin and Daryl (Rose) Swinson, Donald (Judy) Swinson of CA; daughter, Claudia (Wendall) Bobst of CA; and several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services Thursday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E. University Blvd. Friends may visit from 8:00 a.m. until Service.
TAMASITIS, Joseph, 72, born April 6, 1925 in Hungary, died January 30, 1998. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Theresa; nephews, Jim Santho and Frank Sipos in the United States and numerous family members in Belgium, Hungary. Joe was a very caring, fun loving man who touched many lives with his generosity and kind nature. Joe came to the United States in 1956 and worked at pharmaceutical company and later owned his own business in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Joe and Theresa moved to Green Valley, AZ in 1982 upon their retirement. He volunteered his time at the White Elephant Thrift Store for five years.
Joe leaves behind many many good friends who love him dearly both in the United States, Canada and in Hungary.
Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 505 N. La Canada Dr. 85714, in Green Valley on Friday, February 6, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.
The family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 5524 E. 4th Street, P.O. Box 13128, Tucson, AZ 85731, in lieu of flowers.
WIERINGA, Phyllis Ann, born January 16, 1955 died unexpectedly February 1, 1998. She is survived by her mother, Helen; brother, David; sister, Carol (Jim) Robinson; two nieces, Theresea and Tammy; and one nephew, Eric. She will be deeply missed. Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 200 E. Yavapai Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, February 6, . Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Philip Koelpin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society Southwest Division, Inc., 1636 N. Swan Rd #151, Tucson 85712-4065. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
Hazel Burket Wilcox
Hazel Burket Wilcox passed away on February 3, 1998 and Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 5 at St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
She was born on June 1, 1900, on her father's homestead in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Territory. Her father was a preacher and a farmer and her mother was his ever faithful co-worker and companion. Their influence was the background for Hazel's life of love and service to her family and her friends.
Hazel's early years were spent in moving about Oklahoma where her father's preaching ministry took them. They eventually settled in the town of Alva, Oklahoma, and, by that time, the family included her older sister and a younger sister and brother.
After attending school at Northwestern Normal College, in Alva, she taught school there for three years. Then, with a girlfriend, she left for Arizona in a new Model T Ford for a teaching job at Palominas School near the San Pedro River, just west of Bisbee.
At first, they lived in the cloak room at the school but soon moved to Mosen's Ranch, near Hereford.
While there, she met her husband-to-be, Bruce Wilcox, who was working at the Apache Powder Company plant in Douglas. Soon, she was teaching in Douglas and on May 12, 1928, she and Bruce were married in Douglas at the home of the Presbyterian minister.
Their family came to include a son, Bruce, and daughter, Dorothy, both of whom are deceased. Two other sons are still living, Joe Wilcox, of Tucson and George Wilcox, of Canyon Lake, California.
Hazel simply made life fun for all of those around her. She was always busy with her painting, sewing, gardening, church work, and visiting, and was always going to 'get all caught up on things' some day.
The family moved to Tucson in 1945 and, except for a period when Bruce was building sulfuric acid and ammonia plants in California and Texas, this has been their home.
Bruce preceded her in death in 1972.
Her loving family that remains consists of her sons, daughters-in-law Velma, Shirley, and Diane, and seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Her family will miss her and remember her life as it continues with them.
She was recently recognized by Trinity Presbyterian Church as being a member for 50 years.
Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
WILSON, Anna B., age 102, of Tucson, passed away February 2, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, 'Barney' Wilson; three daughters; one son; and many grand and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 1998 at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E.University Blvd at Stone, with Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary, Wednesday, February 4, 1998 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WOON, Daisy, age 86, passed away on February 1, 1998 in Cerritos, California. She was born in Canton, China on August 15, 1912. Along with her late husband, David, Daisy established the first grocery store chain on Tucson. After the death of her husband, she was a long-time owner and operator of Farmer's Market & Liquors on Miracle Mile. She is survived by her loving children: daughters, Jenny Young of Hillsborough, CA, Jeanne Wong of Cerritos, CA; sons, Danny Woon of Milwaukee, WI, Gene Woon of Tucson, Dr. David Woon of Tucson; adoring grandchildren Deborah Gin, Michael Gin, Kevin Woon, Eric Woon, Ryan Woon, Kimberli Wong, Kristi Wong and Brandon Wong; devoted sisters, Suey Far Tom of Phoenix, Rose Woo of Seattle, Suey Yup Cuan of Canada, Alice Kwok of Tucson, Shui Chun Ong of San Francisco, Shui-Kok Lui of Los Angeles, Hanna Ho of Tucson; and brother, Joe Yee of Tucson. Visitation will be held Friday February 6, 1998 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Services will be Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 3015 N. Oracle. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Tucson Chinese Sr. Citizens Association, c/o Ben Huie, 5502 N. El Sirio, Tucson, 85704, or the American Cancer Society in memory of her late husband, David.
BENJAMIN, John T. 'Jack', 68, of Tucson, died February 1, 1998, well known in the floor covering business. Pre-deceased by wife, Jody. Jack is survived by children, Chris M. of Payson, AZ, Jay of Sacramento, CA, Gary J. of Wichita, KS, Brian C. of Chandler, AZ and Kathleen B. Rickard of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Audrey Walan of Aurora, IL; brother, D. James Benjamin of Montgomery, IL and 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., St. Cyril Catholic Church with Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call noon till service time, St. Cyril Catholic Church, Pima/Swan. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BERLAT, Miriam, born May 6, 1906, died January 28, 1998. Mrs. Berlat was married to Daniel Berlat who passed away in 1986. She was born in New York and moved to Tucson in 1971. She is survived by sons, Al Berlat of Silverdale, WA and retired Tucson attorney, William Berlat; seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Eden, Kathryn, Jessica, Aimee, Joshua and Zachary; and three great-grandchildren, William, Samuel and Max.Graveside Services were held in the Knights of Pythias Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
KLINE, Charles (Chuck) Robert, 74, passed away January 31, 1998 from acute respiratory failure. Survived by beloved wife Marilyn, sons Richard (Barbara) Ireland and Roy (Sandra) Kline, and 4 grandchildren. His unassuming integrity and warmth enriched all who knew him as teacher (TUSD) coach, outdoorsman, history buff, musician, friend, and family man. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Memorial Service: 1:00 PM Sat., Feb. 7 at Broadway Christian Church, 4741 E. Broadway.
MYERS, Roy A., age 92, died Saturday, January 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Myers of Tucson; one son, Ron Myers (Peggy) of Bishopville, SC; one granddaughter, Susan Avery of Georgia; and one grandson, Brian Myers (Ruth) of South Carolina. Mr. Myers is also survived by four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Roy had been a pipe fitter with the Southern Pacific Railroad and retired in 1971, after 35 years of service. He was very active in the First Baptist Church, having served as a choir member and other positions for 47 years. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 1998, at the First Baptist Church, 215 E. 5th Street, with Dr. Albert L. Kurz officiating. The family suggest that donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 215 E. 5th St., 85705, in memory of Mr. Myers.
