DANGREMOND, Dr. Gerrit, 88, Physician and Surgeon and a Tucson resident for 31 years, passed away January 8, 1999. A graduate of the University of Chicago and it's Rush Medical College, Dr. Dangremond maintained an office in the Casas Adobes Professional Plaza for 20 years while also working at The Student Health Service of The University of Arizona. A member of the Tucson Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, he was a past president of The Rotary Club of Waukegan, IL where he had a medical practice prior to moving to Tucson. His wife, Mary Rockwell Dangremond, passed away in 1996. He is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandson. His children are Virginia Dangremond-Houghtaling of Middletown, CT, Gerrit R. (Adrianna) Dangremond of Evanston, IL, Margaret (Bob Anderson) Dangemond of Tucson; and John (Kimberly) Dangremond of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held at The Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, Wednesday January 13 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to The Rotary Foundation, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
IACONO, Dr. George D., passed away at his home on January 8, 1999. Dr. Iacono was born in Chicago to Carlo Umberto and Emma Iacono on October 12, 1922. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II. After graduating from the Chicago College of Optometry in 1948 he relocated to Tucson where he opened his private Optometry practice. During his many years of service to his community he had many accomplishments. He was director of the Tucson Reading Institute from 1953 – 62. He was a Fellow of the National Eye Research Foundation where he was the 1990 recipient of their DaVinci Medal and in 1993 he received their Grand Honors, Global Awards. He was also the recipient of the American Interprofessional Assn. Living Treasure Award. His professional memberships include the American Optometric Assn., AZ, Optometric Assn., International Orthokeratology Assn., and American Interprofessional Assn. He was also a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Dr Iacono is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Rosemary, his son, Carl D. (Jane) Iacono; daughter, Dr. Georgeann L. Iacono; brother, Armand Iacono; and grandchildren, Joseph, John, and Georgia. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., (at Speedway) on Tuesday, January 12 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13 from St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Interment will be private. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to St. Ambrose Church or to the AZ Optometric Assn.
LOZOFF, Emanuel, 75, died January 7, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MACDONALD, Ruth, 92 of Tucson, passed away Saturday, January 9, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ret. Lt. Col. John Macdonald. Ruth is survived by her nieces, Nina Jane Peterson, Nellienn Fletcher, and Marjorie Kennell; nephew, Don Arganbright. Services will be private. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY an aftercare provider.
MACLEAN, Edgar Alexander, 93, loving and loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, crossed over January 7, 1999 in Tucson after a brief illness. Survived by his wife, Clara, and daughter, Patricia, of Tucson; grandsons, Guy Randall, Gary Randall, Scott Randall; granddaughter, Gail Banfield; great grandchildren, Jennifer Randall, Mark Randall, Geoffrey Randall, Michael Chappelle, Christopher Chappelle, Cody Randall, Patrick Banfield, Jr.; nieces, Barbara Sullivan, Judy Pierce, Kathy Shultz, Margie Thompson, Tracy Ames, Betty Schroeter; nephews, Michael Sullivan, Raymond Shultz, Robert Shultz; sister-in-law, Margaret Mahoney. Born January 31, 1905 in Weehawken, NJ, raised in St. Mary's, Ontario, Canada. Until moving to Tucson three years ago he lived his entire adult life in the Detroit – St. Clair Shores, MI area where he was employed by the Detroit Bank (Comerica) until his retirement. He and his wife were avid square dancers. They remained totally in love and devoted to one another from the day they spoke their marriage vows 64 years ago. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MARQUESS, Violet J., 96 of Tucson, died January 8, 1999. She is survived by four nieces, four nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. She had been a resident of Tucson at the Silent Wheels Mobile Home Park, since 1969, having moved here from Clarksburg, WV. She was a member of the Mountain Ave. Church of Christ. The family wishes to thank the residents of Silent Wheels Mobile Home Park, and the members of the Mountain Ave. Church of Christ for their loving care of our aunt. Violet was a friend to all who touched her life, and will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. In memory of Violet, donations may be made to: Christian Children's Fund c/o Mountain Ave. Church of Christ, 2848 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson, 85719.
NICHOLS, Ovie Lee, 88 of Tucson, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 8, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde R. Nichols and her son, Joe R. Nichols. Ovie is survived by her sister, Leta M.E. Boyd; niece, Dana Mixer; nephew, James W. Boyd of CA.; three great nephews and three great-great nieces. Ovie was a member of the 22nd Street Baptist Church. Funeral Services, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue with Pastor David Houchin Officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to service. Burial will be private. In lieu of the flowers, the family asks donations be made to a Memorial Fund of Ovie Nichols at 22nd Street Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ, 85710. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY an aftercare provider.
ROSS, Gertrude Louise, 90, died January 8, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Brant E. Shankle, of Green Valley, passed away at home on January 8, 1999, after a valiant battle with cancer. Brant was born November 18, 1962, in Montana, where he was raised and graduated from the School of Mines in Butte. Brant loved his work as a mining engineer for ASARCO, and was especially proud of the Overland Conveyor project he helped establish and run. Brant married his high school sweetheart, Kelly, in 1989, and loved his family life at home with their two children.Everyone who knew him will miss his quick wit and gentle smile. Survivors include his wife, Kelly; son, Dexter; and daughter, Emma of Green Valley; his mother, Karen Dooley, of Billings; and his brother, Kelly of Minnesota. Memorial services will be held in Green Valley at St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Wednesday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Dexter and Emma Shankle College Fund, Westamerica Bank, P.O. Box 47, Novato, CA 94958.
STEFFEN, Dr. Thomas B., of Schaumburg, IL passed away on January 9, 1999 at TMC. Dr. Steffen is preceded in death by his father Walter Steffen. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Mary G. Steffen; children, Deborah (John) Conway, Denise, Mark and Megan Steffen; grandchildren, Jessica Claire and Sean Steffen Conway; mother, Frances; and sister-in-law, Sr. Ann Denise Sullivan, C.S.J. A funeral mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12 at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. The family requests that contributions be made in Dr. Steffen's memory to Sisters Care, Sisters of St.Joseph, St. Paul, MN or to the Maryville Academy, Des Plaines, IL. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES DODGE CHAPEL.
TURNER, Merle M., 91 of Tucson. Died January 9, 1999. Survived by daughter, Beverly Wright, sons, Gene (Mary Ellen) Turner and David (Virginia) Turner; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Gilbert; brothers, Floyd Bock and Earl Bock. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Where Funeral Service will held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 12. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
WONDER, Peter William, 45 of Tucson, passed away on January 8, 1999 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Pete is survived by his father, Edward Wonder of Tucson; and two brothers, Paul (Delores) Wonder of Indiana and Edward (Gayle) Wonder, Jr. of Illinois. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 11, 1999 at Holy Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3555 N. Oracle Rd. at 2:00 p.m. with Father Miguel of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish officiating. Funeral conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 327-6341.
BOERUM, Virginia L., 75, of Tucson, passed away Friday, January 8, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Boerum and her grandson, Anthony Saviola. Virginia is survived by her sons, Joe Jr. (Marilou) Boerum of Palmdale, CA and Ken (Becky Lonneman) Boerum of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Judy (Pete) Saviola of Warrenton, VA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Morrissey of Tucson; brother, Harvey Lee of Darlington, SC. She was a Trustee of G.A. #2, President of the Sunshine Club, a member of the Jacobs Jesters Seniors Club, and a longtime member of the Hope United Methodist Church. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at Hope United Methodist Church, 6740 S. Santa Clara with Reverend Peggy Ward officiating. Visitation for friends one hour prior to service. Burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Hope United Methodist Church, Tucson 85706. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
Kenneth 'Eggy' Eggleston, Jr., 52, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully January 10, 1999. Survived by wife, Sue and son, Trevor; stepchildren, Ray and Mary Wood; stepchildren, Dawn Glavin, Laurie Ksiaszczak and their families; sisters, Kennisa O'Donnell and Kendra Eggleston; nieces, Ashley and Erin O'Donnell, Helen L. League (aunt) and Jim Sams (great-uncle); sister-in-law, Holly Colonna, her husband, Bernie and children, Bernie, Richard, and Nick; sister-in-law, Linda Krahe; father-in-law, Dick Krahe and wife, Carole. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth L. Eggleston, Sr.; mother, Virginia A. Sams Eggleston and Betty J. Sams his aunt; and his beloved animals, Buckshot and Slicker. Eggy was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, moved to Newark, Delaware where he attended Newark High School and graduated from Christiana High School. He attended the University of Louisville through a full football scholarship where he was the starting quarterback, served in the United States Army and then came to Tucson where he completed his college education at Prescott College. Throughout his life, Eggy's love of sports was the thread which led him to a meaningful and extensive involvement with youth both professionally and personally. His career with Vision Quest, Amity, and Tucson Unified School District spanned a quarter century of work with young people. Since 1995, he has worked for Arizona Department of Corrections. Eggy's personal commitment for the past eight years has been to his son, Trevor, with whom he shared camping, sports, a love of animals and music, a compassion for people and the most incredible sense of humor and laughter. Eggy's greatest gift to his son was the bond he nurtured in the time they had together. Egg was loved by so many people. As he walked through life, most everyone in his path was attracted to his eccentricity. He had a most unique outlook on the world around him and he expressed it with a sense of humor that was often not understood, but nonetheless always appreciated and loved. A gathering of friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 at the Adair Funeral Home, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14th at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph's Education Endowment Foundation, 215 S. Craycroft.
And remember 'No matter where you go, there you are.'
Vernon Elbert Gray
Vern Gray ended his struggle with cancer Friday evening on January 8, 1999, and moved from our sight to join his Lord and his wife, Delois (Miller) Gray, in their heavenly home.. With the death of his devoted Delois in 1981, Dad (Papa Vern) devoted his time between family and friends and continued to help those in need and the downtrodden. He was always ready to extend a welcome hand to those who needed help.
Vern was a gentleman and Christian all of his life. He was born in a earthen hillside dugout in the Oklahoma Territory on February 4, 1914, to Elbert and Fannie Gray, and, as a young man of fourteen, set out on his own and discovered much of the West. He rode the trains and lived a life of freedom seeing his country and enjoying the out-of-doors as a free spirit. As a young man, he had a fascination with cowboy life and worked at many ranches as a real cowboy. He loved working with horses and ranch work.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1942. He was trained as demolition specialist and served gallantly in the Normandy invasion and later in the Rhineland of Central Europe. His service during World War II earned him many citations and ribbons but he rarely spoke about his harrowing experiences in these battles.
After his discharge in 1945, Vern traveled through much of the United States before settling down with a job for the Southern Pacific Railroad. His job asa heavy equipment operator took him throughout the West and he became very knowledgeable of his country. He was truly a devoted 'railroad' man and enjoyed his work. He retired in 1979 after 30 years of service and he and Delois retired to Heber, Arizona, at their mountaintop home. Following her death in 1981, he continued to live 'up on the mountain', as he described it, until advanced age convinced him to join members of his family in Tucson.
Vern was employed by Old Tucson Studios prior to his diagnosis of cancer and he fully enjoyed his interaction with his co-workers and the guests, especially the children. His volunteer work at the Community Food Bank was special to him because it gave him the opportunity to assist those in need.
Vern was a very independent and private man but always devoted to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a free spirit and friend of all who encountered him. He is survived by a sister, Betty Hayes of Wildwood, Florida; daughters, Charlotte (Glen) Huffman of Tucson, Billie Jeanne Slack of Tempe, Mary Janet (Gary) Walker of Covina, CA and one son, John Brammer of Rio Linda, CA. He was a grandpa to five grandchildren and great-grandpa to six great-grandchildren. In addition, he will also be missed by several nieces, nephews and cousins. We all loved him dearly and he will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. His family and friends wish him Godspeed on his journey to his heavenly home. We will miss our champion among men and his wonderful smile and presence.
Memorial services will be conducted at at later date in February and his ashes will be interred in the Garden of the Apostles of East Lawn Cemetery with military honors and a Christian burial with a celebration of his life by relatives and friends. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
HAYNES, Stuart G., passed away December 30, 1998 in California. He was a native of Tucson, born December 24, 1928. Stuart graduated from Tucson Senior High School and attended the U. of A. He served in the Army Tank Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He was predeceased by his mother and father, John C. and Edith F. Haynes. Survivors include two brothers, Harry (Bonnie) and John Jr.; and his twin sister, Sylvia (Jim) Pfersdorf; three nephews, a niece, a grandnephew and several cousins. No services are planned.
HUNSAKER, Harold Leon, 74, of Tucson, passed away January 7, 1999. Mr. Hunsaker is survived by his brothers and sisters and his children, Laura Blanchard, Sharon Hunsaker, Harold Hunsaker, Dean Hunsaker and Bruce Hunsaker. His granddaughter, Shelby Hunsaker also survives. A memorial service will be held at Flowing Wells Assembly of God Church, 3198 N. Flowing Wells at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 1999. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Flowing Wells Assembly of God Church. Funeral conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
CARMEN ESTRADA KAZAAL - Loving and caring, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away January 9, 1999. Preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Isabel Estrada; husband, Elias Kazaal; son, Frank Acosta; sisters, Gloria Palma and Teresa Leon. Survived by Daughters, Ceci Rivera and Josette Sirrine; Grandchildren, Steve, Denise, Patricia, Frankie, Omar, Michael, Roman and Jessica; Great-Grandsons, Patrick and Matthew; Sisters, Mary (Joe) Yubeta, Betty Chapman; Brother, Thomas (Olga) Estrada. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. at LDS Tucson Stake Center, 105 N. Norton Ave. Interment will follow at the LDS Cemetery, 4001 N. Alvernon.
MABARAK - I wish to thank the relatives and friends of Shaffer Mabarak, who died on December 31, 1998, for the beautiful flowers and sympathy cards we received. They were very much appreciated.
Virginia Mabarak and family.
Marshall Lee Moore, 84, passed away January 10, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born April 7, 1914 in Mackville, Kentucky to Robert and Gertrude Moore. He is survived by his daughters, Colleen (Jim) Lund, Anita Jean (Fred) Bodenstedt and Lyn (Arthur) Elrey and his sister, Vera (Howard) Williams and brother Bland (Louise) Moore, 10 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; four brothers; two sisters; and a grandson Steven Lund. Marshall spent many years in the wholesale car business in Los Angeles, California, retiring in 1978 and moving to Tucson that same year. He re-established his career in the car business as he formed a partnership with John Denbo in J & L Auto Sales in South Tucson. All of us who knew him will miss his humor, storytelling, and the recounting of his many life experiences. 'Lee' Moore was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Rosemont Ward. Friends may call at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services will be held in the Tucson East Stake Center, 6901 E. Kenyon at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 1999. Bishop Stan Hancock officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
