James J. 'Jack' Coile
Former general superintendent of Twin Buttes copper mine, died Sunday, May 17 at his Green Valley home. He was 72.
Mr. Coile was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado. His career as a mining engineer and mine manager began in Grants, N.M. in 1954. Over the years, it took his family to Thunder Bay, Ontario; Brittania Beach, British Columbia; Tucson, Denver and Albuquerque, all for The Anaconda Company; and to Boise, Idaho for Morrison-Knudsen Inc.
He and his wife, Helen returned to their beloved Santa Cruz Valley in 1990. There, in the 1960s and '70s, he had helped to develop Anaconda's Twin Buttes open pit mine. He was well-known in the industry for his expertise in moving rock via conveyor belts. In the community he was known as a Sahuarita School Board member, 1967-'71; as a president of the Sahuarita-Green Valley Optimists Club; and as and artisan of turquoise and silver jewelry.
One of his legacies still graces the horizon south of Tucson every holiday season: It was his idea to light a huge metal Christmas tree at Twin Buttes that can be seen for miles on Interstate 19.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen of Green Valley; his daughters, Norma Coile (Jeff Weinstein) of Tucson and Eileen Wavra (Brian) of Portland, Ore. and Boise; sister, Martha Copeland (Roy) of Lakeridge, VA.; niece, Cathy Copeland-Linker of Blacksburg, VA.; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 22 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol in Green Valley. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 40 N.Swan Road, Suite 856, Tucson, 85711; or Carondelet Hospice of Green Valley, 1055 N. La Canada Drive, No. 101, Green Valley, 85614.
DUNGAN, Ruth S., 79, of Tucson, passed away Monday, May 18, 1998. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Dungan in 1990. Ruth is survived by her son, Jim (Lee) Dungan of Idaho; son, Ed (Cheryl) Dungan of Marana, AZ; grandchildren, John Dungan of Marana, Julie and Thomas Fry of Marana, Eric McCulloch of Idaho and Sam McCulloch of Texas. Graveside Service, 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 1998 at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Thursday, May 21 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
EDGAR, Bertha Louise, 93, of Phoenix, a longtime resident of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 1998. Mrs. Edgar was born in Steubenville, Ohio. She moved to Tucson in the early 1940s due to medical advice for her daughter's health. She was a domestic engineer who loved her husband, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was very active in her church, Coronado Baptist, serving as a Sunday school teacher, daily vacation Bible school teacher, in the Women's Missionary Society and most importantly as a prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 1974. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Lou Bolton of Phoenix, Carol Edgar-Rutt of Nigeria; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. We wish to honor our beloved mother and grandmother in a memorial service on Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at Coronado Baptist Church, 2609 North Park Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85719. Memorial contributions may be made to SIM-USA, P.O. Box 7900, Charlotte, NC 28241-7900 forCarol Edgar-Rutt Ministry Account.
Joseph T. Elefante, Jr., Age 49, of Tucson, died May 18, 1998.A native of Brooklyn, New York, raised on Long Island, N.Y. he moved to Tucson 25 years ago. He and his wife Suzanne have been owners since 1972 of Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant in Tucson. Many of his accomplishments included, President of the Arizona Restaurant Association Southern Chapter, he was involved with the industry's trade show over the past four years as both Chairman and Co-Chairman, he will be inducted into the Arizona Restaurant Association Hall of Fame, Past Governor of the Arizona District of Optimist International and through his work with Optimist International helped thousands of children, and was a former member of Up With People. Survivors include his wife Suzanne; daughter, Stacy; sons, Joseph and Michael; parents, Joseph, Sr., and Genevieve; sister, Patricia (Thomas) Lombardi; mother-in-law, Margaret Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, David and Theresa Mowery and many other close relatives. Funeral Mass Saturday, May 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church with a Rosary recited at 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at All Faiths Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to Arizona Restaurant Association Southern Chapter Scholarship Fund, 300 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85701 or Optimist International Foundation, 4494 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, handled the arrangements.
GOOD, Albert, age 93, of Tucson, passed away May 17, 1998. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Brown and leaves to mourn sons, Gilbert and George (Susie) Good; stepson, Lorenzo Brown; daughter, Ruby (Rudy) Morales; daughter-in-law, Willa Good; many grand and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 22, 1:00 p.m. at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E.University Blvd. at Stone. Friends may call at the mortuary Friday, May 22 from 8:00 a.m. until services begin.
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.
HUESTON, Beatrice, age 82, a Tucson resident since 1955, passed away May 18, 1998. Born on June 27, 1915 in Marion, Indiana, to Roy and Lillian Covey, both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floyd T. Hueston Sr. and daughter, Sally Ann. She is survived by her children, Tom Hueston of Jonesburg, MO, Lillian Calhoun, John (Bell) Hueston, Bill Hueston, Sam (Deanne) Hueston, Polly Small and Michael (Mary) Hueston all of Marana, AZ; sister, Doris Covey of Tucson; brother, Roger (Dixie) Covey of Ravenden Springs, AK: 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 21, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Friday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, Pastor Robert Scibels of First Church of God officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
Marian Gertrude Hetzler Ide, 80, died in Tucson, AZ after a brief illness on May 20, 1998. Predeceased by her husband, Herbert in 1988. She had five children, all surviving: Carolyn Aleksic White of Indianapolis, Janet Kintner of San Diego, Paul Ide and Marilyn Robinson of Tucson and Linda Ide of Durham, NC. She had eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Surviving brothers include Albert Hetzler and Wilbur Hetzler of IA and Herbert Hetzler of FL. Born on October 14, 1917, the only daughter of seven children born to Eugene Hetzler and Gertrude Raub of Muscatine, IA, married to Herbert Albert Ide on July 3, 1941, in Denver, CO. Attended Iowa State Teachers College and taught for six years in Muscatine County schools. Having grown up on a farm, she continued her love of homemaking and gardening during 12 years in Fairborn, OH and after moving to Tucson in 1956. President of Sagebrush Homemakers and the Rose Society of Tucson and active in garden clubs for the last 30 years, winning many awards for flowers and arrangements. Life Consulting Rosarian who judged at rose shows around the West. Provided flower arrangements and crafts for bazaars and church functions. Charter member of Christ Presbyterian Church, where she was a deacon and elder and president of the women's association. Volunteered at the House of Neighborly Service, drove for the blind and delivered Meals on Wheels. Traveled with her husband to Europe, Africa, China, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska and Antarctica. After her husband's death in 1988, she still traveled to family reunions and events in the midwest and West Coast. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway on Friday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or American Cancer Society.
INGRAM, Frances Chick, died at home in Tucson on May 19, 1998. Born in Limerink, Maine in 1905, she was reared in Westbrook, Maine, adjacent to Portland. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Charles Owen Ingram; a step-son, Mark Ingram (Pier), and three sisters: Mrs. Frank Wellcombe of Williamstown, Mass., Mrs. Carrie Lott, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Elinor Ross of Concord, Mass. One brother remains, Willard Chick of Westbrook. A host of nieces and nephews also mourn their aunt's passing. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John E. Hyde, also of Maine, with whom she moved to Tucson in 1949. Eight other brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Frances graduated for Westbrook High School as valedictorian of her class, and for many years she was employed by the S.D. Warren Company, Westbrook, as office manager. The company employed some five thousand persons and made fine paper for the Harvard Press, Oxford Press, the Heritage Club, and other leading publishers.
She served for 16 years as volunteer secretary for St. Andrew's Parish where she was also a member of the altar guild and the leading flower arranger. An avid gardener, Frances collected wild flower seeds on visits to all 50 states.
Known for her Yankee humor and industry, she was a charter member of the Harold Bell Wright Neighborhood Association and a volunteer for some years in the Tucson office of the American Cancer Society.
A requiem mass will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 545 S. Fifth Ave. (corner of S. 5th Ave. and 16th St.) Saturday morning, May 23rd at 10:30, the Rev. Robert B. Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Bach Society or the American Cancer Society.
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.
Christopher Job, 21, died May 15, 1998. Chris was a sophomore at the University of Arizona where he was following in his father's footsteps with a major in Electrical Engineering. He was also employed by the University's National Center for Interpretation. Chris was born in Mountain View, California and came to Tucson in 1985. Those who knew him as a small child remember him as a wonderfully vibrant and curious boy who brought joy and inspiration to not only his parents, but his aunts, uncles, grandparents and their friends. Those who came to know him later in his life as he grew into adulthood remember him as a gentle young man with deep thoughts and a serious approach to life, whose motivation and inspiration came from within. Chris is survived by his parents, Constantin and Rosa; his two sisters, Marianne and Stefanie; his maternal grandparents, paternal grandmother and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and relatives, who loved him dearly. A Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road on Saturday the 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday the 22nd at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, with the Prayer Service from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Chris' family invites all of their friends to join them at their residence following the services on Saturday morning.
LYNCH, Alice M., 88, died May 18, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MANERMANN, Joan P. Marcilliat, died peacefully in the arms of her children on May 12, 1998. She was born in Burnside, Kentucky on October 12, 1921. She and her sisters, Katherine and Mary were orphaned in early childhood and were raised by their aunt Auggon Marcilliat in Louisville and Bauer, Kentucky. Joan attended Sacred Heart Academy and Ursuline College. She loved literature, music and acting and for a time sang on the radio. Joan married John Martin Manemann in 1942. He died while serving in the Air Force the following year. In 1948 she married Marion Joseph Manemann and they moved to Tucson, Arizona. Joan stayed home to raise their five children and later worked as a court transcriber. After Marion died in 1981 she pursued a lifelong interest in archaeology and participated in excavations and other field work with the University of Arizona. She also translated historical family diaries and made extensive genealogical records for her family. She returned many time to her beloved Kentucky to visit her friends and relatives there. Until recently, she sang in public performances with the 'Melody Aires.' She especially enjoyed doing recitals with her daughter Marianna. Until her recent surgery she sang in the St. Augustine's Cathedral choir each week. Joan is survived by: her sister, Mary Linstrom of Greenbelt, Maryland; her daughter, Kate O'Hara and her husband, Nathan of Santa Barbara; her son, Joe and his wife, Janine Manemann; her daughter, Marianna Manemann and her partner, Donald Sandlin; her daughter, Nonie Cardenas and her husband, Richie, all of Tucson and by her daughter, Beth Campbell and her husband, Paul of Phoenix. Additionally, Joan is survived by her grandchildren, Jon Pyzel of Hawaii, Mick Ricklefs of Leggett, California, Joe and Molly Manemann and Richard and Esteban Cardenas, all of Tucson and Brandon and Adam Campbell of Phoenix. She had three great-grandchildren, India Makena Pyzel of Hawaii and Courtney and Michael Ricklefs of Leggett, California. Jan was preceded in death by her much loved granddaughter, Stephanie Manemann. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and cherished friends. On Friday, May 22 there will be a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral. Burial will be private. A reception will follow at her son's home from 1:30 to 4:00. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the San Xavier Mission Restoration Fund, 1959 W. San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MARTINEZ, Pete, 50, of Tucson, died May 18, 1998. Pete will be remembered by his friends and family for his generosity, his love of cars, his untiring willingness to share his automotive expertise and labor with all those who needed it, his great love of good food, and a dry wit which he tended to expose the lighter side of any view. Pete is survived by his parents, Pedro and Dolores; his sister, Elsa; brother-in-law, Gilbert Peters and his brother, George. His family would like toexpress their appreciation and gratitude to the cardio-thoracic physicians, the engineers and the 4th floor nurses and staff at UMC for their expert care and acts of kindness toward Pete during his long illness.
MORAGA, Rose C., 73, of Tucson, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando P. Moraga. Rose is survived by her sons, Manuel and Fernando Jr. (Margie) Moragaof Tucson; daughters, Norma McKinnon and Elizabeth (Ron) Kelley of California; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rose was a member of the VFW Post #549 Womens Auxiliary for many years. Funeral Mass, 9:00 a.m. May, 23, 1998 at St. Monica. Catholic Church with burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Friday, May 22 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S.Park Avenue.
POLSON, Georgia, age 84 years, of Tucson, died May 20, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Los Angeles, CA. She moved to Arizona in 1935. Mrs. Polson was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Tucson where she and her late husband, Jack were founding members. Survivors include her daughter, Christine Tountas; son, William (Margaret) Polson; brother, Art and Gus Callas; sisters, Beatrice Zouras, Frances, Thiode and Tresa Blake; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, Saturday, May 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation and a Trisagion Service will be held Friday, May 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
Kenneth R. Ross, 18, was taken from us 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.
