DICKEY, Brian C., 46, of Tucson, died August 25, 1998. Loving, devoted husband of Janice and father of Heather and Jeffrey. He is survived by sister, Karen and brother, Jeffrey. As well as his mother, Ellen Dickey. He supported his family and friends with his strength and his humor. His presence will be deeply missed. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
DICKINSON, Daniel John, born in Cincinnati, OH, passed away August 27, 1998 at home. Born May 5, 1954, 44 years old, he was a beautician for 20 years. Survived by his mother, Evelena Dickinson and daughter, Danette Dickinson; and his three brothers, Robert Dickinson of Scottsdale, AZ, Roger Dickinson of Crystal City, Missouri, Charles Dickinson of Tucson, AZ. and his two sisters, Charleen De Volder of Tucson, AZ and Debbie Deibler of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Also surviving him are five nephews, three nieces and two great-nieces of Tucson, AZ. Dan graduated Rincon High School, class of 1972. The family will have private services at home. There will be no memorial service. Donations may be made in Dan's behalf to the American Cancer Society.
Robert W. 'Bob' Holleman, Jr., born Lakeland, FL April 20, 1931, died August 26, 1998. Survived by wife of 44 years, Peggy; by children, David (Miriam), Dr. Linda Demer and Christopher (Lucinda) and grandchildren, Gregory and Eric Demer and Samuel Holleman; by sister-in-law, Kathy Boyd of Winter Park, FL; brother-in-law, Robert Phillippi, San Diego, CA; and by those he considered as children and grandchildren, Lone Larsen (Robert) Webb and Lars and Ellen, Reno, NV; John (Ilene) Aube and Amy, Mesa, AZ; and Jim (Maxine) Hoffman, Littleton, CO. Attended Auburn University on an NROTC scholarship where he received a BSEE in 1951. Served as Lt. (jg) in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Worked for 15 years in five divisions of Sperry-Rand and for almost 20 years for Hughes Aircraft Corp. During the 70s he was vice-president of AES, Inc. He was a registered professional engineer in Florida and Arizona and a member of IEEE, ASQC and the KA fraternity. He taught courses at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona College of Architecture and worked more recently for the MMT Observatory, for computer support in the School of Medicine at UCLA, and for Bill Jorden Engineering. He was active on a variety of committees at St. Philip's in the Hills, served as a docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and was a member of the tennis club at Westward Look Resort. A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, River & Campbell at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, following the regular 5:30 communion service, Rev. Roger Douglas officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the Education Dept. of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road 85743-8918; for a computer science scholarship fund with the PCC Foundation, 4905 E. Broadway, 85709-1320, or to the St. Philip's 'Yes to the Future' fund, P.O. Box 65840, 84728-5840.
MARQUEZ, Isabel L., age 76, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on August 23, 1998. She was born to the late Samuel Lucero and Petra Sena-Lucero on December 5, 1922. Isabel was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for St. Anthony's Hospital, Maestas Nursing Home and the New Mexico State Hospital. She was a member of the V.F.W., Ladies Auxiliary, Nurses Association and a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was preceded in death by father, Samuel Lucero in 1961; mother Petra Sena-Lucero in 1992; sister, Laura Roybal in 1992; brothers-in-law, Margarito Lucero and Quirino Duran; niece, Concha Susie Ortega. She is survived by daughter, Marcella Gonzales and husband, Leroy of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Theresa Ann Hanson and husband, Robert, Anthony Gonzales all of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Gonzales-Norris and husband, Craig of Fredericksburg, VA, SSG. Christopher F. Gonzales of Fort Leonardwood, MO and Isaac D. Gonzales of Tucson, AZ; great-grandchildren, David Chaboya, Elisabeth Chaboya and Sarah Chaboya all of Tucson, AZ, Christopher F. Gonzales, Jr. of Ridgecrest, CA; brother, Roger Lucero and wife, Minnie of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Josie Duran and Molly Lucero of Las, Vegas, NM; brother-in-law, Melecio Roybal; nephews, Robert Lucero, Ronnie Duran and wife, Liz, Michael Duran, Leonard Lucero and wife, Lorraine, Albert Lucero and Raymond Lucero; nieces, Diane Montoya and husband, David of Las Vegas, NM, Yolanda Lucero, Jeanette Lucero, Margaret Lucero, Ellen Lucero, Anna and Donald Vigil of Santa Fe, NM, Carla and Alfred Chavez and Sharon Duran all of Las Vegas, NM; special friends, Gloria Marquez, Agnes Sandoval and Andy Gonzales. Cremation has taken place and Rosary Devotional Services will be conducted Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with Father Vincent G. DeFazio as celebrant. Interment will be at East Lawn Palms Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary.
MARTINEZ, Delia A., age 56, a lifetime resident of Arizona and a Tucson resident for the past 42 years, passed away August 25, 1998. Born September 17, 1941 in Lochiel, AZ. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Gene; son, David (Margo) Martinez; daughters, Gloria (Gregor) Tench and Monica (Mark) Romero; four grandchildren, Gabrielle, Meghan, Marcos, Antonio and Julie Ann; parents, Leopoldo and Consuelo Alvarez; sisters, Consuelo (Alex) Zuniga and Soccoro (Jorge) Gamez; brother, Luis (Ruth) Alvarez; sister, Elvia (Regie) Felix; sister, Cristina (David) Kurz; brother, Domingo (Joy) Alvarez; sister, Edna Alvarez. Predeceased by her brother, Trini Alvarez. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 1998 at St. Monica Catholic Church. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified after care provider.
Roger W. 'Buck' Rodgers, 86, of Tucson, AZ, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. He is survived by wife, Grace J.Rodgers; five children, Darryl (Gladys) Rodgers, Karen (Norm) Herschelman, Jeff (Shari) Rodgers and Gary and Bruce Rodgers; stepson, Jim (Pam) Adams; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Buck was an active member of Casas Adobes Congregational Church, past member of SW Conference Board of UCC, active in Northwest Interfaith and supporter Habitat for Humanity. Memorial Services will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 1998 with Dr. David Smith and Minister Emeritus Rev. Ray Plumlee officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa Adobes Congregational Church Memorial or Good Samaritan Fund, 6801 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ROWE, James B., 82, died August 24, 1998. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy Rowe; sister, Barbara Scott and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, August 29, 1998 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Road. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
SCHROEDER, Eldora T., 67, of Tucson, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 1998. Eldora is survived by her children, Rob Schroeder and Rochelle (Ricky) Maes; grandchildren, Eric, Christopher, Jason and Jayna; brother, Clarence Steinke; sisters, Anna Mieske, Elsie Schroeder, Marlene Weber and Donaley Meylan. Memorial Service, Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 10:30 a.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5951 S. 12th Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 6464 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
Captain John Robert 'JR' Dymock died suddenly at his home Sunday August 23, 1998. Born November 4, 1916 in Willoughby, OH. He began his career as a deckhand for Pittsburgh Steamship Co. and worked his way up to Captain for U.S. Steel Corp. Moved to Tucson with his family in 1967, commuting for 10 years, until retiring in 1977 after 40 years of service. He has served as president of The So. AZ. Airstream Association where he made many lasting friendships. Survivors include wife Ann Dymock; daughters Stacy (Ken) Roberts, Joanie (Andy) Tedesco, Kate (Richard) Thiem all of Tucson and Nancy (Tom) Boothe of Mentor, OH; and many beloved grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents John W. and Mabel, late wife Elizabeth and son Homer. 'JR' was an avid dog lover. Family suggests donations to your local Humane Society. Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 30, 3:00 p.m., Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Dr., Tucson.
Clear sailing 'JR', we'll miss you.
FOSTER, Jennie, 79, born February 1, 1919 in Volga, South Dakota, died August 26, 1998. married Harry Foster September 21, 1940. Worked in the clerical field of the Aerospace Industry. Resided in Arizona for 16 years, formerly of California, Colorado and Nebraska. Survived by her husband; four children: daughter, Lea Cantrell; sons, Gary, Rick and Randy all of Littleton, Colorado; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services, 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, one hour prior to service. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
Robert W. 'Bob' Holleman, Jr., born Lakeland, FL April 20, 1931, died August 26, 1998. Survived by wife of 44 years, Peggy; by children, David (Miriam), Dr. Linda Demer and Christopher (Lucinda) and grandchildren, Gregory and Eric Demer and Samuel Holleman; by sister-in-law, Kathy Boyd of Winter Park, FL; brother-in-law, Robert Phillippi, San Diego, CA; and by those he considered as children and grandchildren, Lone Larsen (Robert) Webb and Lars and Ellen, Reno, NV; John (Ilene) Aube and Amy, Mesa, AZ; and Jim (Maxine) Hoffman, Littleton, CO. Attended Auburn University on an NROTC scholarship where he received a BSEE in 1951. Served as Lt. (jg) in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Worked for 15 years in five divisions of Sperry-Rand and for almost 20 years for Hughes Aircraft Corp. During the 70s he was vice-president of AES, Inc. He was a registered professional engineer in Florida and Arizona and a member of IEEE, ASQC and the KA fraternity. He taught courses at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona College of Architecture and worked more recently for the MMT Observatory, for computer support in the School of Medicine at UCLA, and for Bill Jorden Engineering. He was active on a variety of committees at St. Philip's in the Hills, served as a docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and was a member of the tennis club at Westward Look Resort. A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, River & Campbell at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, following the regular 5:30 communion service, Rev. Roger Douglas officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the Education Dept. of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road 85743-8918; for a computer science scholarship fund with the PCC Foundation, 4905 E. Broadway, 85709-1320, or to the St. Philip's 'Yes to the Future' fund, P.O. Box 65840, 84728-5840.
MATUS, Frank P., 68, of Tucson, passed away August 27, 1998. Preceded in death by wife, Maria Amanda Matus. Survived by daughters, Marykatherine Matus, Arlene Matus, Diana Matus, Lorraine (Gilbert) Rico, Evelyn (David) Delaney and Elaine (Gilbert) Garayzar; sons, David (Teresa) Matus and Daniel (Lizette) Matus; brothers, Rafael (Hope) Martinez and Alex Ramos. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will beheld on Monday, August 31, 1998 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints, 2915 E. 36th St. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. He is now with his love and we miss them both. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, Inc.
Sister Mary Camillus Spisak, 82, died in Holy Family Health Care Center, Victory Noll, Huntington, Indiana, August 9, 1998. She served men, women and children in Southern Arizona as one of those responsible for the establishment of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic to provide health care for the uninsured. Sister Mary Camillus was born August 4, 1915 in Boothton, Alabama toEdward and Clara Yisko Spisak who are both deceased. Sister Mary Camillus entered Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters congregation February 19, 1934 and made first bows February 11, 1937. She ministered in religious education in missions of California and as a registered nurse at clinics in California and Arizona and also in Victory Noll motherhouse. Four brothers Steve, William, George and Edward Spisak and two sisters Julia Russell and Clarice Spisak preceded Sister Mary Camillus in death. Survivors are Margaret Thomas and nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass was presided by Rev. Thomas Fahey Wednesday morning, August 12, 1998. Burial was in the Victory Noll cemetery. She came to Tucson in 1962 at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic and served as a Registered Nurse, recruited doctors, had classes for student nurses, was Asst. Administrator and Physician Coordinator. She retired in 1991, after which she served as a volunteer registered nurse.
Edward M. Johnson
12 April 1930 – 29 August 1997
Joined US Army 1947, joined USAF 1950, was Teletype, Cryto maintenance Supervisor, served in Korea, Germany, Japan. Retired 1 October 1973, Msgt. E7. In Germany when off duty with two army buddies, Charlie Westover (later Dell Shannon) and Dean Manuel (later Jim Reeves piano player) they played music, also played with Gerry O'Dell, Tex Avery, Jimmy Work. Was in house band for Jimmy Wakeley and Rex Allen in Alaska. In Michigan in 1953 had his own radio program. Eddy wrote and copyrighted over 50 songs. Two, 'Break the Bind' and 'Cowtown Bar' were recorded in Calif. He spent 15 years with the city between parking meters and traffic engineers. Retired 1990. Produced three TV programs for local cable TV. One was ours 'Country Cadence.' Plus donated many hours of music to local nursing homes. Music brought not only joy to Eddy, which was his life but to thousands all over the world. So in final salute to my husbands many accomplishments is one of his songs he wrote about our love.
I love you so, I want you to know
You're still in my dreams
There's no one else in this world
Can ever come between
The love I have in may heart
will never disappear.
You'll always be my one true love,
The one I hold most dear.
I remember back when we first met,
It was just a passing fling
Neither you nor I realized then
That this was the real thing
But thru the years our love has grown
true love without fear
You'll always be the one I love
The one I hold most dear.
Love Rose Pose, Toodles.
HANLEY, Mattie Bell, 77, entered into rest August 29, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Russel E. Hanley, Sr., founding Pastor of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church. Survived by her children, Russel E. Hanley, Jr. (Mina) of Aurora, CO; Rochelle A. Pearson (LaMont) of Westminster, CO; Geraldine Robinson (Cleo) of Tucson; grandchildren, Michael (Michelle), Corene, Jerome, Douglas, LaMore, and Cleyrissa; and her great-granddaughter, Lovena. Friends may call at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott Ave., from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1. Graveside Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, with Elder Joseph Ellis, Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ officiating.
