COLE, Naomi R., 65, passed away November 20, 1998. She is survived by husband, Gerald Cole; daughter, Rebecca J. Graves; son, Patrick D. (Paula) Wolf; grandchildren, Gavin and Aaron Graves and Tara Wolf. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 30, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum of Peace. She was a member of the American Business Women's Assoc., the El Conquistador Country Club, The Newcomers of Tucson and the Gourmet Cooking Club. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Suite 151, Tucson, AZ 85712. Directed to the Ovarian Cancer Research in memory of Naomi R. Cole.
COOPER, Lillian Vezzetti, 87, of Tucson, passed away November 16, 1998 after a prolonged illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Cooper; sisters, Katherine Wilson, Mary Gusmeri and her brothers, John, Joseph and Bertram Vezzetti. Survived by a niece, Evelyn Weimer of Jamul, CA; a nephew, Val Gusmeri of Tucson and Houston, TX. and numerous grandnieces and nephews. Mrs. Cooper was a native of Magdalena, NM. and was educated at the Univ. of Mexico, Mexico City and the Univ. of Arizona where she graduated in Education. She began her teaching career in Buckeye where she met her husband. When Amphi High School was built in 1942, she joined the teaching staff and spent the rest of her teaching career there until her retirement in 1970. Mrs. Cooper was a charter member of the newly formed Alpha chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority in 1948 and president of the Lambda chapter from 1957-1959. Mrs. Cooper was also a member of the philanthropic sorority Delta Zeta. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. December 7th at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beacon Foundation. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FROSS, Hollis H. 'Jack' 93, Rockford, IL, died at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 1998. For many years a winter resident in the Tucson area. married Dorothy George in Rockford on August 6, 1934. She died September 12, 1989. An Auto Dealer in Rockford for many years and owner of Blackhawk Pontiac. Survivors include sons, George, 'Gerald' Fross and Roger (Madelon) Fross, all of Chicago; grandson, Oliver O. Fross, San Jose, CA. Predeceased by a brother and sister. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 1998 at the Fred C. Olson Funeral Chapels LTD., East Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, IL. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. No visitation. Memorials to Center Point, Iowa, Fross Park Fund, Center Point, IA 52213-9713.
Mrs. Alvin F. 'Lucille' Hamm - Services for Mrs. Alvin F. 'Lucille' Hamm, wife of Alvin F. Hamm – pioneer Southern Baptist Pastor in Arizona for 43 years will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30. She passed away at Tucson Medical Center Hospice on November 26, 1998. Mrs. Hamm was born at Bomarton, Texas January 29, 1915, the last of nine children of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Williams. She was a resident of Texas for 41 years and attended Texas Tech in Lubbock and Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas. She was Youth Director of District 9 in the Texas Baptist Convention before coming to Arizona with her husband in 1956. She then became the Youth Director of Cochise Association of the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention. She became very active in the Southern Baptist Convention and served on the Senior Adult Executive Board, the White Mountain Assoc. WMU Director, the Senior Adult Director for the Catalina Association of Tucson and was a member of the Pima Street Baptist Church where she began the Senior Adult ministry as well as an advisor to others in the Catalina Baptist Association. She also worked at Ft. Huachuca and Davis-Monthan AFB from 1956-1970 at Post Engineers and the Department of Defense. She is survived by her three children, Alvin W. of Sherman, Texas, David N. of Oakhurst, California and Melanie Miller of Tucson and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside Services at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, November 30, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2425 N. Tucson Blvd., 327-6341.
GLADYS M. HOOKS, 72, died November 20, 1998 in Tucson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Hooks; daughters, Jill Bemis (Brint Milward) and Mary Abrahamson (Jeff); grandchildren, Mark, Andrew, Collin and Phedra; step grandchildren, Brint, Andy and Bryan; brothers, Leroy and Chester. She retired as Vice President of human resources at Tucson Medical Center in 1987 after 25 years of service. Upon retirement she continued her commitment to TMC by serving 1000 hours as an Auxilian and as President of the TMC Alumni Association. She was a respected leader in the human resource profession at the local, state and national level, serving on the National Board of the American Society for Hospital Personnel Administration and as President and Charter Member of the State Society for Hospital Personnel Administrators. She enjoyed 48 years active membership in Alpha Zeta Philanthropic Sorority including serving as its President. Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 1998 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road, with Reverend Bill Killian officiating. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Arizona Cancer Center – University of Arizona Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85775-2402 or to TMC Foundation, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712.
GEORGE A. KOSS - A loving husband and father left to join Post Everlasting November 24, 1998. George was born in Detroit, Michigan October 21, 1919, second youngest of six children to Bernard and Helena Koss. As a proud American throughout his life George served two terms in military service before and during WWII as MMSgt in the Army Combat Engineers. He served in North Africa, Corsica, Sicily, and Europe with General Patton receiving the Purple Heart. George was a quiet man who was deeply loved by his family and friends. He always had a smile and a kind word for anyone he came in contact with and will be terribly missed. God has a special place in heaven for him. George was a life member of The American Legion Post 36 and served as Commander 1992-93, and was Dept. of Arizona Assistant Chaplain for Southern Arizona last year. He was also life member of VFW 549, a member of 40 & 8, Voiture Local 73, as well as BPOE Elks 2532. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret; son, Ronald C., whose mother, Leota Vandervoort Koss died in 1987; a brother, James Koss, his wife, Ellen of Warren, Michigan; a stepdaughter, Nancy Muscarella, her husband, John; three grandchildren and one great-grandson, all of Rome, NY; a brother-in-law, Lyle Beckwith; his wife, Eldora of Tucson, Stephen and Liz Beckwith, Rome, NY; James and Diana Beckwith, Henderson, NV; and sister-in-law, Adele and Bill Edwards, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services, Tuesday, December 1st at 3:00 p.m., EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. followed by graveside services with military honors by The American Legion Honor Guard of Post 36. Donations in his memory can be made to The American Legion Post 36, 5845 E. 22nd St, Tucson 85711, Children & Youth Programs.
LIM, Celi V., passed away November 23, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Mammoth, Arizona October 2, 1914. Loving mother of Rose Bell, Carmen (Richard) Acedo, Ralph (Jennifer) Lim, Theresa V. Lim, all of Tucson, Lucy E. Lim and stepdaughter, Helen Lim Tse of San Francisco; sister of Maxima V. Carrasco; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. We will miss your creativity, your uniqueness, your humor, your laugh, your kindness and your endearing and gentle nature. Your courage and strength will be with us always. Visitation November 30, 1998 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Service at 10:00 a.m., interment to follow at Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.
Philip B. McLaughlin, 76, a native Tucsonan, was born April 16, 1922 at the Stork's Nest, Tucson's first maternity facility. He died peacefully November 25, 1998 after a short illness. Mr. McLaughlin was preceded in death in 1988 by his beloved and much missed wife of 42 years, Norma Weber McLaughlin, his mother Elizabeth in 1979 and his father, Philip A. in 1949. He is survived by his children, Michael, Kathleen, Philip, Jr., and Dennis (Sally Carson). Also surviving him are those he considered as his children and grandchildren, Hugh (Rocky) O'Malley (Maureen Cleary), their daughter, Roxanne; and by Jeff and Mindy Canterbury and their children, Sean and Megan. Our much-loved father, surrogate grandfather, and friend will be greatly missed. He graduated from Tucson High School in 1939 where he served as student body president. He graduated from the University of AZ in 1944 with a Bachelor of Science in business. While attending the UA he served as student body vice-president, was a life-long member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and was an honorary Bobcat. As a student, he worked at the University in the office of the Graduate Manager. After graduation he went to work for the Union Oil Co. and rejoined the University in 1947 as Financial Manager for the Associated Students. From 1951 to 1956 he was employed by Hughes Aircraft and again returned to the University in 1956 as the Assistant Graduate Manager. In February 1959 he was promoted to Athletic Business Manager where he worked tirelessly for 13 years for the success and growth of Arizona athletics. He was an active member of the building committee for the McKale Center. We are happy that he lived to see three NCAA Basketball Championships, the 1997 Basketball Championship and the national ranking of the Football team. He became Assistant Director of the Student Union in 1972 and retired in 1983. The McLaughlins' extend a special thanks to Phil's dear friends, Jim and Patty Quinlan, the Frank Soltys, Jr. family, David Windsor, Bill Varney, Stub Ashcraft, Chuck Magness, Bob Svob, Dick Clausen, Jim LaRue, Ed Thomas, Dean Brown, the rest of the 'Old Goats' and his fellow UA retirees for their support and love during his lifetime. We especially thank them for their kindness and prayers during his mercifully brief final illness. You all meant so much to him. The family also wishes to thank the medical staff at St. Joseph Hospital's Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for their wonderfully compassionate care and treatment of our father and support for our family. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) on Sunday, November 29 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 4:30 p.m. Please bring your favorite stories about our father to share with family and friends. Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, November 30 at 11:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Fr. John Allt and Fr. Robert Tamminga will co-celebrate the mass. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Mausoleum. The family requests no flowers, but suggests donations to the Carondelet Foundation, the Humane Society, or a favorite charity.
MOON, Warren Dewitt, 84, passed away November 27, 1998. Born November 16, 1916 in Ashtabula, Ohio, son of Eben D.and Florence Hooker Moon. Predeceased by parents and two brothers, Eben, Jr. and David. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Betty; son, Dewitt 'Tony'; daughters, Lynn Altieri and Cynthia Moon Albanese; grandchildren, Joseph and Mia Altieri, Warren II, Amy (Rick) Atchison and Christine (Jon) Halvorson and two great-grandchildren. Warren attended the Hull School, Pottstown, Pan., Graduated from University School, Cleveland, Ohio and attended Williams College where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. During World War II he was commissioned Ensign, SC, USNR and served in the Ninth Naval District and aboard the USS Arkansas at the Battles of Iwo Juma and Okinawa. He was a registered architect in Arizona and Colorado and certified by the NCARB. He was a former Vice President of Place and Place Architecture, a Contract Administrator for Arabian Sundt, and during retirement a consultant to Tucson Airport Authority. During his years with Place and Place he was involved in the design and construction of Rincon High School, Tucson Federal Tower, Pima County Administration Building, McKale Center and numerous other structures in Tucson and Southern Arizona.Warren was a former member of the Toledo, Ohio and Tucson Rotary Clubs, the American Institute of Architects and Construction Specifications Institute. He had been director and president of the Sunrise Ridge Townhomes Homeowners Assoc., and the Greer, AZ. Property Owners Association. He was a former member of the Tucson Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and served as a Docent at the Arizona Historical Society. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Philip's in the Hills Church or the Salvation Army, 1001 N. Richey Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
MUNOZ, Bessie Trinidad, 68, of Oracle, AZ, passed away Thursday, November 26, 1998. Survived by husband, Elaudio Munoz; daughters, Margie (Rick) Florez; Sara (Thom) Patrick; sons, Fred (Joanna) Diaz; John (Theresa) Rhodes; sisters, Annie and Maggie; brothers, Henry, Joe, Frank, Pete, and Tommy Pierson; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous family and friends. She is preceded in death by Thomas Keith Rhodes. Funeral Services Monday, November 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, Oracle, AZ, with Pastor Jim Martin officiating. Graveside Services at Mammoth Cemetery.
MARY R. SALAZAR, 75, of Tucson, passed away November 25, 1998. Preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Marcos F. Salazar, Sr. Survived by daughters, Connie and Caroline Salazar; son, Marcos F. (Barbara) Salazar; sisters, Teresa Lopez and Eva (Guillermo) Verdugo; brothers, Refugio (Vina) and Johnny Robles. Also survived by three grandchildren, Bernadette, Bianca Salazar and Salvador Guerrero. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 29, 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 Monday, November 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Salazar was an employee of T.U.S.D. for 30 years as a monitor for Tully Elementary School. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and several generations of school children that she worked with. The family would like to thank Carondelet Hospice. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
WATSON, Melanie Joy, 24, of Tucson, died November 24, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Michael Watson; her children, Brandon Elijah Alavi, Stephen Jennings Alavi and Darlynn Marie Watson, all of Tucson; her mother, Carol L. Thoma of Tucson; her father, Robert E. Thoma of NC; maternal grandparents, Bert B. and Darlene A. Jennings of ID; paternal grandmother, Betty Thoma of Phoenix; two uncles, two aunts and several cousins. Memorial Service, Monday, 2:00 p.m. Harvest Worship Center, 5665 E. 29th St. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Flowers may be sent to the church or memorial contributions may be made to the Mel Watson Memorial Fund, Acct. #274484585, Bank of America, 2080 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718.
GORDON, Russell C., 73 of Tucson, died November 26, 1998. He was born February 10, 1925, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He courageously fought throat cancer for one year. Mr. Gordon moved to Tucson in 1971 from Illinois and was a meat cutter for 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Gordon. His children are Nancy Clor and Debra Miceli of Tucson. His grandchildren, April Clor and Elizabeth Miceli of Tucson and his mother, Mary Leek of Illinois also survive. He was preceded by one brother, Robert Cochran. An open house for visitation will be held at the Gordon residence from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Center of Southern Arizona, 2625 N. Craycroft, T/A 85711 or the Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant, T/A 85711. He was a very caring and a very unselfish husband, father and grandfather. We will all miss him very much. We want to thank the Cancer Care Center of Southern Arizona and TMC Hospice for all their help. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LAIRD, Rose N., passed away November 26, 1998. She was born in Chesapeake, Ohio, on February 7, 1917. She graduated from Chesapeake High at the age of 16. After moving to Columbus, Ohio she attended Ohio State University and received her bachelors degree in Education in December of 1952. She moved to Tucson and received her Masters of Education in June of 1960 from the University of Arizona. She taught at TUSD for 2 years and at the Arizona State School for the Deaf And Blind until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of D.A.R. She is survived by her husband of many years Charles W. 'Dick' Laird and four daughters, Marty (Bruno) Maroscher of Ohio, Peggy J. Laird of Tucson, Nancy L. 'Luci' Hoadley of Tucson, and Elinor (Bill) McGonigle of Las Cruces; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your precious face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering and knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on this earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He closed your weary eyelids and whispered 'Peace be Thine'. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. Part of us went with you the day God called you home. You will not be forgotten. We will love you always.
The family wishes to express our deep appreciation to the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital; especially the nurses in CCU for the care and dignity they gave our wife/mother and the patience and kindnesses they showed all of us. Memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday December 2, 1998 at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Road. Pastor Bob Keim of the Tucson Church of the Brethren. Inurnment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
Carol Ann Kaapke Sandberg, went into the arms of her Lord on November 28, 1998. She is survived by her eternally loving husband Carl Sandberg; sons, Daniel Reid, Kenneth Reid and Erik Sandberg; parents, Lyle and Barbara Kaapke; sister, Gail (Tony) Foster; and brothers, David (Alysse), Robert (Tracy) and Roger (Sherilyn) Kaapke. Carol was born in Aurora, Colorado on July 6, 1960. She attended John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas. After moving to Tucson from California, she met her soulmate, Carl. It was love at first sight for both of them. Whether it was Bill fishing in Mexico or gardening around their home, they found true peace and happiness in just being together. For both Carl and Carol, the years they had together were the best ones of their lives. Carol worked for several years in catering and sales at Loews Ventana Canyon. As of late she was employed by Lexus of Tucson where she once said she loved the job so much that she would work there for free. To all of her many friends and relatives; Carol is looking down from heaven and blessing us with her radiant smile that has lit up so many hearts. She's about to say something that will make everyone think 'what?' and make everyone in the room, including herself, laugh. 'We will be together again.' Love, Carl. Memorial Services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at Desert Skies Methodist Church, 3255 N. Houghton Rd. (near Fort Lowell). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol's name to Angel Charity for Children, P.O. Box 13318, Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee).
Shelley Lynn Smith, 33, born and raised in Tucson, tragically lost her life in a senseless accident on November 26, 1998. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Cliff Levy; and grandmothers, Juanita Levy and Ethel Russell; and brother-in-law, Lonny Hill. Shelly is survived by her mother, Mary Alice (Art) Delph; father, Johnny (Arlene) Smith; sister Nita Hill, Apache Junction; stepsisters, Debbie Williams, Tucson, Lynda Lively, Bloomington, IN., Pamela Belcher, Phoenix; step brothers, Allen and Aaron Thomas, Tucson; fiancee, Doug Nelson, Tucson; grandfather, Marion Russell; grandma Grace Bender; and grandpa H. Dwayne Bender; uncle, Vern (Judy) Russell; uncle, M. Burton Levy; nieces, cousins and many dear friends. Shelley graduated from Flowing Wells High School, worked at Tropics of Tucson, Pima Animal Control, and the Humane Society. She had recently started The Old Pantano Mercantile in Vail. All who knew her, loved her, and will truly miss her. Shelley will remain in our hearts forever. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Monday November 30, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Dale Hewitt officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
THRUSH, Clint W., 42, is with our Lord, November 24, 1998. Survived by his loving wife, Candace; mother, Barbara J.; father, Glenn 'Bill'; half sisters, Ginger (Mike) Thrush-Bircher and Lora (David) Thrush Yank; niece, Anna Mae Yank, numerous cousins and many loving supportive friends. He was employed by Burr-Brown. Memorial Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 1998 at Community Church of the Foothills, 480 E. Ina Road, Scott Bolander officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, In memory of Clint Thrush, 2990 E. Northern Ave. Ste. #E100, Phoenix AZ 85028. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
TRUJILLO, Sylvia Leanne, 26, died November 26, 1998. Daughter of Frank (Jo Ann) Trujillo and Melinda Clark; mother of Alicia Lopez, Stephanie, Gilbert, Gabriel, and Anthony Trujillo of Tucson; sister of Michael, Joseph, Alex, Angel, Hannah and Rebecca Trujillo, all of Tucson; granddaughter of Alex and Dora Trujillo and Alice Palacio, all of Tucson. Sylvia was preceded in death by her son Jorge in 1994; and several aunts and uncles. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be be offered 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina Rd. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BRATKA, Patricia, 61, of Tucson, died unexpectedly on November 29, 1998. She is survived by beloved husband of 44 years, Richard; children, Ricky, Stephen, Julie and Russell; two grandchildren; brother, William Lindsey; and sister, Marlene Fearing. Patricia was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998.
Richard Carman
12-24-46 – 11-22-98
On November 22nd I lost my best friend, my lover and my partner to cancer. Rich, you will always be in my heart, my soul and my mind, never to be forgotten. You are my life.
Rich is survived by his wife, Libby and stepson, Donnie Vinson; his loving pet, Mija; his daughters, Faith and Joy; his mother, Alberta; sisters, Sandy and Sharon as well as his brother, Gary. A private service will be held December 6 at 2:00 p.m.
