KINCAID, H. Thomas 'Tam', age 65, of Tucson, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Barbara Colt Kincaid; his three children, H. Thomas 'Thamas' (Linda) Kincaid Jr., Gail Kincaid (Richard) Jauck, Christopher 'Crit' Kincaid; and three grandchildren, Jessica and Matthew Jauck and James Kincaid. Tam served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He graduated from the University of Arizona and served in the Arizona State Legislature from 1970 to 1974. Before he retired he was an appraiser for the Pima County Assessor's Office. Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 3 with Steven Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Dignita Hospice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
NEEDLER, Garland K., 51, of Tucson, died March 31, 1998. Survived by wife, Kathy of Tucson; son, Ryan Needler of Ft. Bragg, NC; daughter, Meghan Needler of Tucson; brother, Donald Needler; sister, Marcia K. Needler, both of Tipton, IN. Preceded in death by a brother, Larry Needler. Mr. Needler was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, where he received two bronze stars and was a member of Foothills Community Wesleyan Church. Services will be held Friday, April 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m. at Foothills Community Wesleyan Church, 3301 W. Overton Rd., with Visitation beginning at noon. Pastor John Farmer will officiate. Interment will follow, Evergreen Cemetery. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to Foothills Community Wesleyan Church, 3301 W. Overton Rd., Tucson, 85741, in memory of Garland K. Needler. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
OYER, Lillian Frederica, 101 years old, died Tuesday, March 31, 1998 in Tucson. Born on October 27, 1896 in Hypoluxo Island, Florida. Survived by her children, Harvey E. Oyer Jr. of Boynton Beach, FL, Lois Dooley of Tucson, Charlotte Oyer of Northridge, CA; four grandchildren, Patrick (Jennifer) Dooley of Tucson, Susan C. Oyer, Harvey E. Oyer III, Christine (Robert) Oyer Mac Oviak, all of Florida. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Burial will be in Boynton Beach Municipal Cemetery, in Boynton Beach, FL. Family suggests memorials may be made to Perceptions Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ.
SANDERS, Edith S., 80, was born in Obion, TN and died March 31, 1998 in Tucson.Formerly of Coronado, CA and a resident of Tucson since 1986. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville A. Sanders in 1985. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Mabel) Clymer of Tucson, Charles (Joyce) Clymer of West Palm Beach, FL; step-daughter, Chris (Bruce) Peterson; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, Noon, Friday, April 3, at Glen Abbey Mortuary, Bonita, CA. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
Ryan John Speidel, 25, of Tucson, AZ, was graciously given up by his family to the loving arms of God on Monday afternoon, March 30, 1998 after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Ryan was born in Rugby, ND, and spent his childhood in Hazen, ND. He moved to Tucson in 1986 and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1991. At the time of his death he was a junior at the University of Arizona pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and was employed by Desert Analytical Services as a microscopist. Ryan is survived by his parents, Del and Mary Speidel of Tucson; sister, Stephanie Speidel and her partner, John Heider of Tucson; grandmother, Hildegard Wallender of Hazen; aunts and uncles, Dallas and Bert Speidel of Hazen, Bruce and Sarah Drath of Tucson, Loren and Peggy Wiest of Hazen, Rev. A. David and Nancy Sailer of Logansport, IN, John Sailer of Minneapolis, MN and Ron and Lana Dietrich of Allenton, MI; and many cousins and friends. Memorial Services will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Tucson on Friday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. and also at Peace Lutheran Church in Hazen, ND on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that donations of blood be given to the American Red Cross and all memorials will be given to the American Kidney Foundation. Ryan's life was a gift to us and we look forward to being with him again in Heaven. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
VINCENT, Irving, 78, of Florence, AZ, died March 31, 1998. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and came to Arizona 48 years ago. He was a retired attorney after 50 years. He was in the United States Army, WWII Pacific Theatre of War. He was a former county attorney for Pinal County, a member of the Jewish National Fund, member of B'Nai B'rith, 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shriner's, served for many years on the community relations committee for the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. Survivors include sisters, May Mann of Phoenix, AZ and Evelyn Reader of Bethesda, Maryland; brother, Monroe Vincent of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Graveside Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, Thursday, April 2, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rabbi Yossie Shemtov officiating. Contributions may be made to Joint Distribution Committee, 711 Third Avenue, New York City, NY 10017. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Phoenix.
HAMMEL, Fred H., 83, of Tucson, passed away on March 31, 1998. He was born May 8, 1914 in Clarksville, Iowa. His brothers, John and Lester and his wife, Wanda precede him in death. Survivors include his sister, Leona Allen; his brother, Eldon; his sons, David, Michael and Gene; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and loving companion Wanda Hamilton. Fred was retired from the Arizona Children's Colony in Coolidge, and had been involved in many other kinds of business in his lifetime, including farming, real estate, and finance. He was a long time member and one of the Founders of Catalina Baptist Church. Visitation will take place Friday, April 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Catalina Baptist Church, 1900 N. Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to the Alzheimer's Association.
HOFFMAN, Alvin, 81, of Tucson, passed away March 28, 1998. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pearl; son, Dennis; daughter, Teresa (Kenneth) Dupee; grandchildren, Christopher Ball and Rebecca Ball. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 1998 at West Ajo Baptist Church, 5757 W. Ajo Way.
MORGAN, John L. Jr., (AKA) Louis, passed March 31, 1998, age 75 years, of Tucson. Survived by wife, Jessie L. Morgan of Tucson; children, John L. (Renet) Morgan Jr. of Tucson, Jesse L. Morgan of Arkansas, Barbara (George) Anderson of Tucson, Dorothy Armstrong of Tucson, Arlene (Ben) Thomas of Tucson. Also survived by brothers, Odell and Roy Morgan, Washington (Florence) Morgan of Tucson; sister, Martha Holt of Tucson; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, Monday, April 6, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with the Rev. D. Grady Scott officiating. Visitation, Sunday, April 5, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
TERRELL, Richard LeRoy, 70, of Tucson, AZ, died April 2, 1998. He is survived by his children; daughter, Jacqueline (Jones); sons, Ransom and Steven; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Donald of Ithaca, NY; and sister, Jeanette Rice of Florence, AZ. He was a long time member of Arizona Bricklayers Union, a former ham operator, and an active member of the Catalina RC Modelers airplane club. Friends may call at LDS Chapel, 3700 E. Ft. Lowell (S.E. corner of Ft. Lowell & Dodge) Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. with a Funeral Service following at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by family owned, ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
BRIGGS, Ralph Paul, 76, of Tucson, died April 2, 1998. Arrangements pending HEATHER MORTUARY.
CAIN, Carolyn L., 67, passed quietly away, April 1, 1998. She is survived by children, Susan (Frank) Youngquist, Margaret (John) Halford, John (Rita) Cain, Jane Garber, Sandy (John) Meirhofer, Anna (David) Huff; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Lucy Sargeant; sister-in-law and best friend, Millie Cain. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Erma Cain; brother, Terrance and her beloved daughter, Beth Misner. Carolyn loved the outdoors and spending time surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed. Graveside Service to be held Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FORCA, Anthony R., 66, died April 1, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MORGAN, John L. Sr., (AKA) Louis, passed March 31, 1998, age 75 years, of Tucson. Survived by wife, Jessie L. Morgan of Tucson; children, John L. (Renet) Morgan Jr. of Tucson, Jesse L. Morgan of Arkansas, Barbara (George) Anderson of Tucson, Dorothy Armstrong of Tucson, Arlene (Ben) Thomas of Tucson. Also survived by brothers, Odell and Roy Morgan, Washington (Florence) Morgan all of Tucson; sister, Martha Holt of Tucson; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, Monday, April 6, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with the Rev. D. Grady Scott officiating. Visitation, Sunday, April 5, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
NORDSTROM, Douglas A., 74, died March 30, 1998. Survived by his wife, Alice; son, Richard (Theresa); daughters, Doreen (Ralph) Campbell, Susan (Bill) Loeper. Also his mother, Alma Halinen of California, also two brothers, Ronald (Claire) and Gladstone (Fran); sisters, Phyllis Weiss, Julia Mommo, Evelyn Gorski, Arlene (Bill) Martin and Barbara Hall; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial Service at the Tucson Tabernacle, Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.
SULLIVAN, Jack E., 82, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 1, 1998. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Jack Leland Sullivan; and his brother, Leonard Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his wife, Annabelle; sons, Larry (Carolyn) of NM and Jim (Arlene) Sullivan of Tucson; daughter, Ruby (Jim) Homer of Tucson; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Jack was a big brother to many children and took them on many outings. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. with Reverend Les Plattner officiating. Burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Sunday, April 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
VAN SLYCK, Willard Nicholas, Jr., 79, of Tucson, Az, passed away on April 3, 1998. He was born on July 21, 1918 in El Reno, OK. His brother Harold preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Van Slyck; his children, Tom Van Slyck (wife, Ann), Nancy V. Holt (husband, Don) and Susan V. Jones (husband, Cal); and one grandchild (Parker Jones). He was born to Willard N. and Hazel (Canfield) Van Slyck. He moved to Kansas at an early age and graduated from Topeka High School. He graduated from Yale University, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa. After one year at Yale Law School he entered the Army and served honorably as a Captain with the Army Air Corps during World War II, including service as a Meteorologist in England for the last two years of the European campaign.
He returned to graduate with honors from Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas and then practiced with the firm of Cosgrove, Webb and Oman. In 1961 he moved to Tucson where he began his career as a Professor with the College of Law at the University of Arizona, where he taught for 19 years. While Professor Emeritus, he continued to serve on the Arizona State Bar Ethics Committee for several years.
He was a member of the Tucson Country Club and as a member of the Pinetop Country Club he served on its Board of Directors for three years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Homeowners Association in Pinetop.
One of his favorite pastimes was the pursuit of the game of golf. He was a man truly devoted to his family and law students. Contributions may be made to: Law College Association at the University of Arizona, Attn: Krista Kauper, Director of Development, PO Box 210176, Tucson, AZ 85721-0176 or Washburn Law School Foundation, Attn: Development Office, 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621-1140.
Visitation at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, Az, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 1998 with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6th at St.Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5150 North Valley View Road, Tucson, Az. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
CAMPBELL, Paul Merwyn, 85, of Tucson Estates, originally of Waukegan, IL, died April 3, 1998. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Eileen; son, Paul Douglas; daughters, Lynn Biehl, Allana Ferreira, Judy Paveliski; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of Waukegan Elks #702, Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Council #731. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, Monday, April 6, 1998 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with Rosary at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at Our Lady of Fatima, Tuesday, April 7, 1998 with Fr. McGloin officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway)
Florence Christina Craft Conant, born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on November 27, 1916, will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She passed away on April 4, 1998 after a brief illness. An active member of church and civic groups, she has called Tucson her home since 1976. She graduated from Waukesha High School, a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the Women's Athletic Team. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Hornburg Motor Company in Hartland, Wisconsin from 1934 until 1947. Following her marriage, she lived in Buffalo, New York, where she was President of Faculty Wives at the State University of New York College at Buffalo from 1948-1950. After moving to New Rochelle, New York, she worked as the church secretary and was an active member of the Women's Society at the Christ Methodist Church from 1951 until 1976. While in Tucson, she worked as secretary at the University of Arizona, and was a life member of the U of A Faculty Women. Since 1979 she has been a member of the Desert Garden Club of Tucson and was elected for a two year term as President from 1993-1995. She volunteered her time and secretarial skills at the Casas Adobes Congregational Church from 1993 until her passing. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Howard Conant, former head of the U of A Art Department; hertwo children, Judy Conant Steinbach of Richmond, Kentucky; and Dr. Jeffrey S.Conant of College Station, Texas; and five grandchildren, Tara and Shana Steinbach; and Danielle, Scott, and Trevor Conant. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N Oracle Rd. Arrangements by family-owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (at Magee).
HOWELL, Mavis I., 71, of Tucson, passed away on April 3, 1998 after a brief illness. Her husband, Edwin, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Mark Howell of Wyoming; and her daughter, Kimberly of Bullhead City; and four grandchildren. An informal memorial service for her family and many friends will be held at her home. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Edward John Hudecek, 75, passed away April 3, 1998. Survived by sons, Ron (Betty), Ed (Gina), Larry, Chris (Teri), and Marty (Lynda); daughters, Sally Cobb, Peggy (Frank) Bouthyard, Patti (Chuck) McGill, and Mary (Ed) Brown.Eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Mass will be said on Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 602 W Ajo. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
JOHN, Manda Ruth, age 85, was called to her heavenly home on April 4, 1998. Manda was born on May 7, 1912 in Webb (Sioux Rapids), IA. She became a child of God through baptism at the Lutheran Church in 1912. Her parents were Ross Jacobson and Hannah (Swenson) Jacobson. Manda was also confirmed in the Lutheran Church. In 1920 she moved with her parents to a farm near Belview, MN. Manda graduated from Belview High School in 1929 and attended Bethany College in Mankato, MN, in 1930. She took a summer course at Chicago Gregg Normal School in 1930 and a summer course in bookkeeping at Minneapolis Business College. She taught commercial subjects at Bethany College for three years. She had designs on being the first woman accountant in the state of Minnesota and was taking a correspondence course to achieve this, but married instead. Manda married Rev. John H. John on December 11, 1934 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sheridan (Belview) MN. Rev. John was a pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marshfield, WI. Manda and John moved to a farm near Neilsville, WI in April of 1938. April of 1954, they moved to St. Louis. There, Manda got a job as a bookkeeper at Garavelli's Restaurant. Stan Musial was part owner of that restaurant. She then worked at Molls Grocery Store for three years, the cleaners for ten years, and later at Breckenridge Motor Lodge. She retired in December 1973 at the age of 61. After her husband died in May of 1974, Manda worked at the Concordia Historical Institute. In June of 1977 she moved to Tucson, AZ. She first joined Faith Lutheran where she did much volunteer work. She later joined Holy Cross Lutheran, where she has been an active member ever since. Her marriage was blessed with five children, Frederic (Phyllis) of Green Bay, WI; Hermann (Rachel) of Escondido, CA; David (Evelyn) of St. Louis, MO; Judith Hayter of Phoenix, AZ; and Dorothea (Tom) Moore of St. Louis, MO; 12 grandchildren, Karl John, Rosanne (Ron) Pezze, Charlotte (Jaime) Gomez, Philip John, Rebecca (Greg) Miller, Jeffrey (Amy), and Jason John, Mark and Jonathan Hayter, James, Christina and Kurt (Cheri) Stevenson; and five great-grandchildren, Ronnie and Gina Pezze, Karlyna Gomez, Jenny Stevenson, and Jacob Stevenson. Manda is also survived by her sister, Rocell Kacher of Everett, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and her brother, Harold.Services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 1998 in St. Louis, MO at Heiligtag-Pfitzinger Mortuary, 1081 Jeffco 63010. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorials be sent to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ. Local arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
