GOOD, Edward A. 'Eddie' 83, died May 18, 1998. Born in New Castle, PA. January 29, 1915. He served in the US Army and retired from US Steel after 40 years of service. A 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #357 of Hobart, Indiana. He has lived in Tucson since 1975. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Mudry Good; one sister, Mary Gums of Florida; nieces, nephews and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Mary Mudry of Tucson; cousins, Dan and Delores Delich of Tucson and dear friend, Pat Ford. The family wishes to thank the doctor and staff at the emergency room of St. Joseph's Hospital and Peggy MacMacken for her continued support. A special thank you to the social worker and the director of nurses and all the dedicated staff at Villa Campana Health Center. Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Fr. James Coleman officiating. Entombment to follow at Queen of All Saints Mausoleum at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends will be received from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
Gladys Linn Harbour, 83, beloved mother and grandmother and Tucson resident for 57 years passed away May 17, 1998. She was born in Brooksville, KY on February 11, 1915, daughter of John and Audrey Staton. After having attended college in Kentucky, she became a school teacher in Brooksville for a short time before meeting and marrying Tucson businessman, Rodney L. Harbour on July 1, 1940. The two had been married 55 years when Mr. Harbour died in January 1996. Gladys is survived by sons, Linn of San Angelo, TX, John (Sharon) of Camarillo, CA, Robert (Michele) of Tucson; her stepson, Rodney (Mary) of Tucson and six grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Ferra and brother, John (Florentina) all of Sacramento, CA. In the 1950's, Gladys went back to the University of Arizona to earn a master's degree in counseling and guidance. For over 20 years, she served as a counselor at Townsend Junior High School in Tucson. She loved the children who were her counselees and had a chance to play a role in the lives of many students who were in a key transition period of their lives to teenage. She worked diligently to smooth that transition and to help the students clarify their vision of their life's role. Gladys was active for many years in various community organizations. She was an officer of the Tucson Women's Club in the 1940s. She served as secretary-treasurer of Harbour Tire and Auto Supply, Inc., working alongside her husband for the company. She was active in the First Christian Church with her husband and was a member of the education honorary, Delta Kappa Gamma and Ocotillo Club. She loved the game of bridge and was a regular in several bridge clubs over the years. Visitation will take be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lowell and Tucson Blvd. with Rev. Dr. Andrew J. Ross officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Pima Council on Aging, Harbour Endowment or the Salvation Army Hospitality House.
HARSCH, Nina J. (Bowman), born September 10, 1916, Stanton, NE., died May 16, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gerald W. Harsch; daughters, Karen (John) McCaffrey and Joan Jovan; three grandchildren, Tammi (Bruce) Morton, Joel Romo and Lauren Romo; brothers, Ralph (Gladys) Bowman and Dale (Cecile) Bowman and sister, Candace Horst. Nina and Gerald moved their family from their Nebraska farm to Tucson in January, 1959 where they have resided in their eastside home. Nina was an active member of the Tucson Women's Club for 29 years, member of PEO, ladies Auxiliaries of Elks and Moose Lodges and was an avid bridge player. She and Gerald traveled for many years. During her illness she resided at Manor Care Nursing Center, where she was well cared for and loved. Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 22, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Road. A Reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association of Arizona. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
HENSLEY, A. Helen, age 74, died Monday, May 18, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Edward; one son, Mike Hensley and daughter-in-law, Ellen Cohen both of Yuma; three grandchildren, Aviv, Mimi, Aaron Fernandez all of Yuma; two nieces, Jacqueline and Myra and one nephew, Dyas. Mrs. Hensley had practiced as a Registered Nurse for 50 years. She received her B.S. in nursing at the Univ. of Colorado and her M.S. in Rehabilitation at Western Colorado Univ. She received training through the Nurse Training Program at City Hospital, St. Louis, MO. From 1946 to 1964 she co-owned Hensley's Drug Store, Perry Private Duty Nursing and Nursing Home Consultants. From 1964 to 1976 she was a nurse at the State Home and Training School in Grand Junction, Colo. From 1976 to 1996 she was a nurse with the AZ Training Program in Tucson. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at Adair, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 1998 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Entombment will follow at All Faiths Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd. 85715 in Mrs. Hensley's memory. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
HILL, Ben C. III, age 43, passed away May 8, 1998 in San Francisco. Born July 24, 1954 in Tucson. Beau is survived by his children, Ben C. H. Karnes and Rebecca A. H. Karnes of Tehachapi, California; a brother, Michael A. Hill (Cynthia) of Littleton, Colorado; asister, Jenny C. H. Hill (Robert) of Nogales; a sister, Anne W. H. Patterson of Tucson; his fiance, Jo Ann Griffing of San Francisco; and his parents, Ben and Margaret Hill of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams at 11:00 o'clock a.m., Saturday, May 23, 1998. Remembrances may be given to St. Luke's Chest Disease Clinic at the University Medical Center in Tucson.
ITTELSON, Martha, 80, of Tucson, died May 18, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her son, Lane (Ellen) and granddaughter, Margaret. She grew up in Santa Fe, NM and studied art at the University of New Mexico. Second only to her family, art and painting have been the joy and the passion of her life. She lent beauty to all who knew her. There will be a gathering of friends at the Ittelson residence, 4125 E. Roberts Place, Saturday, May 23, 1998 from 4:00 to 6:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
LOH, Yuen Ching, 85, of Tucson, died May 18, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Ying Lau Loh. Survived by daughter, Mei Lien (Jack) Ho of Daly City, CA; sons, John (Pat) Loh, James (Grace) Loh all of Tucson, Leonard (Loretta) Loh of Missouri City, TX, Kom F. (Suki) Loh of Seoul, Korea; brothers, Kin-Bak Lee of San Diego, CA and Kin-Lup Lee of Sugarland, TX; sister, Emma Fung of Tucson; grandchildren, Jessie, Bryan, Christina, Paul, Rebecca, Zaneta, Jeffrey, Vincent and Stefanie and many nieces and nephews. Service, Sunday, 3:00 p.m., May 24th, EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Pastors David Chan and Fischer Peng officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle& W. Miracle Mile.
MANGELSDORF, Philip, 74, died May 15, 1998. Survived by his wife, Ann Hughart Branham; his children, Caroline, Katherine (Bob Rowley), Matthew (Regina Wucinich) and Elizabeth (Susan Zieff), their mother, Anne Mangelsdorf and his grandchildren, Nicole and Alexander Mangelsdorf. Also survived by his sisters, Alberta Geiger, Clara Jane Kerns and Pat Jung; his brother, George Mangelsdorf and many nieces and nephews, as well as two stepsons, Mike and John Branham and his brothers-in-law, Barry and Peter Hughart. Services will be on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. at San Pedro Chapel, 5230 East Fort Lowell Road with the Rev. Roger O. Douglas officiating. It was Phil's wish that in lieu of flowers, he be remembered through gifts to Maur Hill Prep School, 10th & Green Sts., Atchison, KS 66002 or 'San Pedro 2000', c/o San Pedro Chapel, 5230 East Fort Lowell, Tucson 85712. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
MICHAEL, Clement N., 91, of Tucson, died May 17, 1998. Clement is survived by daughter, Linda DeLeon of Tucson; grandson, Richard DeLeon of Portland, OR. and a sister, Veronica Michael of Glenwood, MN. Clement is preceded in death by his wife, Golden Michael. There will be a Memorial Service, 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 with Rev. Robert Fuller officiating at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1/2 blk. N. of Grant) 327-6341.
PLUNKETT, Elisabeth C., age 75, of Tucson, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998. She was a retired school teacher an a longtime resident of Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, John C. Plunkett. Survived by children, Barbara (Bill) Disney, Earl Plunkett; grandchildren, Jason (Sherry), Melanie (Scott) Mailloux, Heather and Tyler; also great-grandchildren, Brandi, Megan, Cameron, Sean; brother, Jay Cadenhead and sisters, Alva Cadenhead, Letha Webb, Freda (Charles) Green. Beth was a 3rd grade teacher in Mammoth, AZ for 30 years and touched countless lives with her wisdom and knowledge. Memorial Service at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) on Saturday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
POWELL, Mary Ann Merrill, died suddenly on May 16, 1998. Beloved wife of Don Powell; beloved mother of Christine, Katherine; beloved sister of Jeanne Price. Mary was a beautiful, loving, caring lady.We will miss her always.
ROBERTSON, Harry A., age 78, of Tucson, passed away May 17, 1998. Harry was born on July 6, 1919 in Alliance, OH. He was a graduate of Wooster and Case Western Reserve. He was the founder and owner of SAYCO Heating and Cooling. He has been a Tucson resident for 54 years and an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Catalina Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Melissa; daughters, Melanie (Hugh) Rupprecht of Tucson and Kae (Bill) Somers of Durham, NC and one son, Harry A. (Connie) Robertson III of Tucson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Stacy, Kevin, Julie, Dan, Melissa, Drew and Eric. One sister, Amy Clugston of Eugene, OR also survives him. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulmonary Rehab. at St.Joseph's Hospital c/o Carondelet Foundation, 350 N. Wilmot 85711 or Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. 85705 or Catalina Rotary Club c/o Bill Hansen, 8260 E. Rockgate Rd. 85750. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
Kenneth R. Ross, 18, was taken fromus on May 16, 1998. He has entered into a better place and is now with his grandmother, Billie Bennett, and cousin, Paul Hernandez. Kenny is survived by his loving parents, Cheryl (Dwight)Henderson and Robert (Kathy) Ross; brothers, David and Sean; grandparents, Pauline Bessert, George and Virginia Ross, Gerry and Dolores Steadman, C.F. Bennett; uncles and aunts, John and Roni Pritchard, Joe and Kathy Hernandez, Frank and Deanna Cermak, Nancy Bell, Walt Ross, Clay Ross, Ken Sanford, Craig Eggers; cousins, Heath (Tammy) Pritchard, Jerod (Carrie) Pritchard, Melanie Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, Dan Cermak, Sarah Cermak, John Sanford, and Jim Robbins. Kenny also leaves behind many friends who loved him dearly. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation at Brings Memorial Chapel, 236 S. Scott, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Brings Memorial Chapel. Internment will be at South Lawn Cemetery.
SABATINOS, Jr., Frank, 85, of Tucson, died May 16, 1998. Survived by wife, Rose B. Sabatinos of Tucson; son, James F. (Eileen) Sabatinos of Cherry Point, NC; granddaughter, Adrienne of Seattle, WA; sisters, Mary Hansen and Betty Streckfusz both of Chicago, IL. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for 57 years, serving as an usher for 51 years, he was chairman of the Parish Bishop's Charity and Development Drive for many years. He was the manager of Elks Lodge 385 for 17 years. He was at 4th Degree life member of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral Mass Friday, 11:00 a.m. SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be in Ohio. Friends may call 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 310 S. Williams Blvd. #210, Tucson, AZ 85711.
SMITH, Robert Grayson, 65, died May 17, 1998. Survived by wife, Glenna; daughter, Debbie Mason; sons, Mark (Lisa) and Paul; grandchildren, Justin (Annette), Brand, Corrine and Kyle; great-grandson, Jordan. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or TMC Hospice. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Russell Thompson, age 82, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 17, 1998 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice. He is survived by three children: Joan Darnell (George Patrick), Molly Rising (Charles) and Russell E. Thompson (Deborah), five grandchildren: Patrick Darnell (Beth), Kindle and Ethan Rising, Jennifer and Mark Thompson, one great-granddaughter: Audrey Darnell, brother: Edward Thompson. Russell was a 50 year resident of Tucson. He and his wife Bernice owned and operated Thompson's Trailer Town during the late 40's and early 50's. During the years his family was growing up, he served as a 4-H leader.Russell carried mail and worked in the accounting department of the U.S. Post Office from which he retired in 1982. He was a longtime member of First Christian Church where his friendly smile and warm handshake greeted worshipers each Sunday morning. Russell was a member of the Elk's Club and a volunteer for Mobile Meals. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway.Reception immediately following the service. In his memory, donations may be made to First Christian Church. Family Graveside Services at Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
WAGNER, Beryl, age 91, of Green Valley for 34 years, formerly of Seward, Alaska, died April 26, 1998. Preceded in death by spouse, Russell Wagner and son, Peter R. Wagner. Survived by daughter-in-law, Sue Wagner; grandson, Kirk Wagner; granddaughter, Kristina Wagner; one great-grandson and sister, Catherine Gronner. She was a member of P.E.O. and American Association of University Women (AAUW). Memorial Service will be held May 23, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis-In-The-Valley Episcopal Church, Green Valley, AZ with Rev. William Holt, III officiating. Remembrances may be made to Peter B. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Tonya Drake, Desert Research Institute, 7010 Dandini Blvd. Reno, Nevada 89512. Funeral arrangements were handled by Green Valley Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, (520) 625-7400.
Mildred Shefferly Wilson 'Millie', 88, died May 19, 1998. Born May 2, 1910 in Pentwater, Michigan. A Tucson resident for 51 years. Retired from Hughes Aircraft. An avid bowler who loved roses. Survived by two daughters, Lois Rex and Sue Adams of Tucson; six grandchildren, Gary Rex, Julie (Tim) Mueller, Mark Rex, Jill (Greg) Mengert, Tammy Adams, Dan (Laure) Adams and eight great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Sean and Joanna Rex, Emma and Dan Mueller, Kirby and Dylan Mengert and Hailey Adams. Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 1998 at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ACUNTIUS, Therese D., 88, died May 20, 1998. Survived by her husband, Erwin; daughter, Faith (Louis) Cochran; grandchildren, Andrea and Cynthia Cochran; great-grandchildren, Christian Cochran and Louis Canady. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant where Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 1998 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BATE, JoAnn Sylvester, age 77. She relished the challenge of finding happiness in life and was an accomplished seamstress, creating beautiful and stylish clothing and Afghans, favoring pastels and earth colors. JoAnn had a passion for art, wrote some powerful poetry and loved her family unconditionally. She believed in the goodness of people and always supported racial justice. She passed away peacefully, Monday night, May 18, 1998, from complications caused by surgery for colon cancer. Preceded in death by two children, Robert and Dana Jene and a great-grandchild, Charisse Azevedo. A special thanks to the staff at LDS Hospital 8E. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salt Lake 11th Ward, 951 East 100 South. Friends may call prior to the service at the ward from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Burial will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. & N. Street. Services under the direction of Russon Brothers Mortuary, Salt Lake City.
BERRY, Alice, 69, of Tucson, died May 16, 1998. Survived by husband, James; sons, Michael, John, Peter, Thomas and Steven and 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Open house for friends on Saturday May 23, 1-4pm, at family home.
