GATES, Wanda Glendora (nee Powles), 70, born December 2, 1927, passed away Sunday, November 15, 1998. Preceded in death by husband, William Gates; mother, Theda Walters; father, Glen L. Powles. She is survived by two brothers, George E. Powles and Leslie A. Powles; one daughter, Anna C. 'Tina' Sims; four grandchildren, Tod M. Sims, Tami M. Chavez, Troy M. Sims, Tiffany M. Sims; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Penta and Autumn Chavez. Services were held November 17, 1998 at Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.
GOLCAR, Charlotte Josephine, of Tucson, died Monday, November 16, 1998. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Lunsford of Tucson, Jane Smithers-Moore of San Diego, CA; stepdaughter, Marilynn English of CO; grandchildren, Kim, Kori, William, Charlotte, David, Adam and Austin. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 1998 at St. Francis De Sales Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
MURPHY, Alice L., born December 1, 1901 in Pontiac, Michigan and passed away Saturday, November 14, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy. Alice is survived by her stepdaughter, Helen Maloney of Dearborn, Michigan; nephew, Basil Kimball of Hawaii; and niece, Jane Urich of Flint, Michigan; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 1998 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, November 19 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Avenue from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
DEAN ROBERT PHILLIPS
1944-1998
Lt. Col. Dean Robert Phillips was called for one last mission by our Lord on November 15, 1998. He will be remembered as a loving, caring son, husband and father and as a true patriot who served his country willingly and with distinction. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Barbara and Andrew; two sisters, Dawn Post (La Grange, IL) and Terry Phillips (Tucson) and his mother and father, Barbara (Bobbe) and Dean L. Phillips of Tucson. He was born December 17, 1944 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, MO and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1967. He was a member of the Arizona Air National Guard based in Tucson, AZ where he had been an F-16 and A-7 instructor pilot with the 162nd Fighter Wing. Before joining the Air National Guard in 1981, he served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He flew F-4s in Viet Nam with the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron and Cam Ranh Bay and with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at DaNang. During his years of military service he was awarded many medals and decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Meritorious Service Medal. A military memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20 at the Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. Military Honors by U.S. Air National Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Care Center of Southern Arizona, 2625 N. Craycroft Rd., or TMC Hospice. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
POTTER, Mary Elizabeth, 89, of Glendale, AZ, born in Cushing, OK, died November 16, 1998. She is survived by daughters, Norma McDowell and Theda Marramontes; son, Darrel Potter; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 1998 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6801 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale. Arrangements by Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, (602) 939-8321.
STAUCH, Ethel Veronica, 75, passed away November 17, 1998. Survived by a loving husband of nearly 50 years, Lew; sons, Chris (Joni), Jeff (Shari); grandchildren, Megan, Jake, Payton and Bryce; brother, Andrew Pastirko; sisters, Betty (Bob) Lund and Velma (Dick) Phipps; sisters-in-law, Donna Stauch, Carol (Gary) Meyer. Ethel was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she and Lew moved to Tucson to enjoy their retirement 15 years ago. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Funeral Mass will be offered Friday, November 20, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Chapel, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Ethel was a beautiful wife, a devoted mom and a perfect grandma.
Guadalupe (Lupe) R. Toledo, 73, of Tucson, passed away November 15, 1998. Survived by daughters, Maria Adriana (Stierman), Lucille R. (Sloan), Catherine (Russell), Angelina R. Toledo, Ramona T. Barajas, Magdalena T. Ham and Claudia T. Stevens; sons, Karl, Frank Jr., and Joseph; sister, Maria Manuela; brother, Frank. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 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 Friday, November 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Lupe graduated from Tucson High in 1944 and attended the University of Arizona. She devoted her life to caring for her family, friends and neighbors. Thanks to the staff of Carondelet Home Health Services for their support and kindness. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WILLIAMS, Rev. Daniel E., 42, of Natchitoches, LA, died November 15, 1998 at his parents home in Tucson. Survived by wife, Melody Williams; children, Benjamin, Gabriel, Harmony and Caleb; parents, Earl and Helen Williams; sister, Rachel Shull; brother, David Williams. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 at Northside Fellowship, 2616 W. Zinna Ave., Tucson.
YSLAS, Alberto L., 80, of Tucson, passed away November 16, 1998. Survived by daughters, Alice (Daniel) Redondo, Celia (Roberto Caiz) Yslas, Jenny Nunez and Terry Yslas; sons, Robert (Virginia), Alfred (Terry), Armando (Thelma), Danny (Christina), Francisco (Pat), Maximo (Margaret) and Rudy (Maggie) Yslas; sisters, Raquel Molina, Grace Bravo and Esther Bustamante; brother, Hector Yslas. Also survived by 46 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 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 Saturday, November 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. At Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
ALDEN, Helen Boggess, 1914-1998. Helen was born December 11 in Pittsburg, PA, the youngest of three daughters of Dr. Ben and Helen Macbeth Boggess and died November 14, 1998. The family moved to Bryn Athyn, PA in 1928, where Helen graduated from the Girls Academy in 1933. She married Guy S. Alden February 28, 1943 and worked for the Red Cross until joining the Women's Reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps. in May 1944. After the war, Guy and Helen lived in Los Angeles until 1947 when they moved to Tucson where they fell in love with the Sonoran desert. Their son Peter was born February, 1951 and two years later the family moved back to Bryn Athyn to get church schooling for their son. Daughter Beatrice was born in June, 1955. Helen was active in the 1960 Presidential Campaign and her involvement deepened in 1964 with Barry Goldwater's Presidential Bid. Helen continued to support Republican politicians and causes until near the end of her life making friends along the way. Helen and Guy moved back to their beloved desert in 1974 where Guy and Peter built their retirement home. Guy passed away in 1989 and Helen continued to entertain and enjoy visitors until her health began to fail last year. Helen's home was a sanctuary for wild animals and she generously supported the Sonoran Desert Museum and many other causes. Helen is survived by her children, Peter, Beatrice, JoAnn and Patti and grandson, Anthony Scott. Memorial Services will be held at Helen's home, 11311 E. Broadway on Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Interment was private. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
BRANT, John Richard, age 84, of Tucson, AZ, died November 16, 1998. Survived by son, Donald Brant, Redding, CA; daughter, Janet Johnson, Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and former wife, Frederica Page Brant. He was preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Flossie. Mr. Brant owned Johnny's Meats in Tucson for 13 years. He retired and moved to Prescott and became Purchasing Agent for Friendly Pines Camp for five years. He was a Deacon for the First Baptist Church in Prescott for seven years. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
CASE, Elma, 90, died November 13, 1998. Mother of Bob Case. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
OTSTOT, Donald C., 87, of Green Valley, died November 17, 1998. Preceded in death by his wife, Gazella (1995). Survived by son, Donald W. Otstot of Phoenix; daughter, Sharon Otstot of Tucson; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Otstot of Florida. No services will be held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
PESTELL, George A., Sr., 83, USAFCol. Ret., died November 18, 1998. Survived by his wife, Mary E. Pestell; son, George A. Pestell, Jr; stepson, David (Babette) McDonald; step granddaughters, Ashley McDonald and Kelly Ross; niece, Anne Dybeck. Preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Pestell. Funeral Services will beheld 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Family request in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423.
SWIFT, Stanley A. 'Sleep' 60, of Tucson, died November 18, 1998. Survived by wife, Karen, the love of his life; children, Kenneth (Pamela), Robert (Maria Cristina), Elizabeth, Grace, Krystal and Christina, Jessica, Jacob, Ashley and Marcus; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Lanee, Cameron, Michaela, all of Tucson; brother, Gerald T. (Julia) of Warner Robins, GA. Stan was with the 8th/40th Armored Battalion for 23 years, retiring with 23 years in the US Army Reserve Civil Service. Stan was also the loving father of many foster children of which he loved, cared for and touched their lives. Stan leaves behind beloved friends in Tucson, Winkelman and Trinidad, CO. Some of his favorite things were racing, fishing and spending time on his beautiful land in CO. But he always put his wife and children first. Stan never knew a stranger and was a friend to everyone and will be greatly missed by all. 'You are my very own sweetheart.' Memorial Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 20 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice.
Reba Lambert Thornton, of Tucson died November 15, 1998 at Tucson Medical Center. Mrs. Thornton was born January 26, 1923 in Elkins, WV to the late Theodore G. and Effie A. Lambert. On December 4, 1943, she married Alvin Willard Thornton. She is survived by her husband; two children, Robert Allen (Antonietta) Thornton of Dallas, Texas and Rebecca Jean Barnett of Tucson; grandchildren, Marco A., Paul C. and Benjamin R. Thornton, Kristen L., Jason R. and Jennifer N. Barnett; brother, Wendell of Orange County, California; sister, Jean Thompson of Romney, WV. She was a dear friend to many. Reba was a loving and devoted wife and mother. After moving to Tucson in 1972 she became a realtor for Long Realty. She and Al were longtime members of Rolling Hills Golf Club. Memorial Services will be held at 22nd Street Baptist Church, 6620 E. 22nd on Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
COOK, Jeff, 92, died November 16, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Barbara Chesney Kennedy - Born in Pittsfield, MA March 24, 1911, died peacefully at the TMC Hospice Saturday, November 14, 1998.
Barbara graduated from Smith College in 1935. She continued her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, Denver University, the University of Arizona and with Hazel Archer, formerly of Black Mountain College.
Barbara is best known and remembered by her friends, students and admirers for her art work done with her own hand-made paper. Her interest in paper as an art form dates from 1977. She studied paper making with Don Farnsworth and David Kimball in San Francisco; with Nancy O'Bannion at Fireworks, Berkeley; John Babcock at Arcosanti at the Twinrocker and Casting Workshops in Aspen, CO.
Her art was a dedication to paper and color. 'Color, ' she has been quoted assaying, 'is my main life, my religion.'
Barbara taught art to 5th through 12th grade students at Green Fields Country Day School from 1969 to 1975. It was there that she and the well-known painter, Jim Waid, became mutual admirers and the closest of friends.
She has shown her work in Tucson over the past 10 years at numerous galleries, including the Obsidian Gallery, Dinnerware Cooperative, Pima Community College, the Tucson Museum of Art, Tohono Chul Park and most recently, in her 87th year, at the Rancho Linda Vista Gallery in Oracle. She had met only a short time ago with the staff of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, planning a retrospective showing of her work a year from now.
Barbara's work is in the permanent collections of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, the Tucson Museum of Art, Valley National Bank (now Bank One) and Ventana Canyon Resort. Such prestigious publications as Art in America, Art Space and Visual Dialogue have published her work.
Dr. James M. Kennedy, Barbara's husband of 29 years, died in 1967.
Barbara is survived by three sons, Judge James M. Kennedy (Carol), Walnut Creek, CA; Dr. Timothy Kennedy (Sally), Denver; Douglas C. Kennedy (Debby), Tucson; and seven grandchildren, Kelly, Andrew, Lauren, Will, Chesney, Jack and Nick.
The family suggests that contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to either the Tucson Botanical Gardens or the University of Arizona Museum of Art or the Tucson Museum of Art.
Barbara's many friends are invited to join her family in celebration of her life at her home, 4818 East Towner, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. next Sunday, November 22.
