NEWSOM, Martha Jane De Bard, 69, of Tucson, AZ, died May 18, 1999. She was born in Boone County, IN June 23, 1929 to Basil and Ruby De Bard. While in Indiana, she worked as the church secretary for Anderson Methodist Church, Anderson, IN and in various banking positions. She was active in her church, Memorial Baptist in Columbus, IN. In Tucson, Martha worked as a secretary for the University of Arizona, and was an active member of Casas Adobes Baptist Church. In her free time, Martha enjoyed camping and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Jane Ellen. She is survived by her husband, Joel; stepdaughters, Teresa Mote and Catherine Acree; stepson, Ross Newsom; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee), Friday, May 21, 1999 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES AVALON CHAPEL, Saturday, May 22, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Garland Brook cemetery, Columbus, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Martha to the Casas Adobes Baptist Church Building Fund, 2131 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741.
QUINN, Donald F., 91, of Tucson, passed away May 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Donald Quinn, Rose Quinn, Mary Ellen Rule and Mary Beth Sandhill. His sons, Kenneth and Terrence preceded him in death. 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call on Thursday, May 20, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered Friday, May 21, 1999 at Holy Hope cemetery and Mausoleum at 9:30 a.m. Funeral directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SERNA, Steve J., local businessman from a Tucson pioneer family, was born July 22, 1927 and passed away May 17, 1999. He is a graduate of Tucson High and the University of AZ. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific and took part in the 'Bikini Atoll Operation' and 'Operation Crossroads.' He made a name for himself with the Ford Motor Co. and Jim Click Ford from which he retired after 35 years of service. Steve was a member of the Sahuaro Optimist Club and a coordinator of 'Punt, Pass, and Kick, ' an athletic competition for local Tucson youths. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Luz Serna; brothers, Ernest and Ruben; and sister, Alicia founder of the youth organization 'Project Y.E.S.' He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Cecelia; children, Steve, Diane (Bob) Reed, Linda (Mike) Stanley, Cecelia, Mark (Esther) Serna and Julie (Paul) Carlson; grandchildren, Stacy, Patrick, Clinton, Stephen, Mark, Carmen, Alicia, Nicole, Christina and Mark; great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Taylor, Bobby; and many other loving cousins, close family and friends. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), on Thursday, May 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima (at Swan), on Friday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Hope cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Steve's name to 'Project Y.E.S.', 100 W. 37th, South Tucson, 85713.
VALDENEGRO, Jose Patricio, 53, died May 12, 1999. Husband of Connie; father of Maria and Jose Jr.; stepfather of Ryan, Marlena, Diana and Jennifer; brother of Dan (Gloria), Ricardo (Olga), Carlos, Albert (Rosa), Fred (Wilma), Carmen – Jose's twin, RaMona and Mercedes; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded by his parents, Salvador and Manuela Valdenegro. He was a retired Sergeant, 1st Class, in the U.S. Army. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott. Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 21 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 801 N. Grande Ave., with interment following at Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
WHITEHEAD, Nell Louise, entered into the Light May 14, 1999. She was born in Philadelphia, PA. Employed for a number of years at the Central Pennsylvania National Bank, moved to California and then to Tucson in 1980 where she met her husband, Ross Whitehead, and were married
in 1983. Nell is survived by her husband; Catherine Mulligan (mother); LouAnn, JoAnn and Sandra (stepdaughters); Libby, Ebby, Ellen (sisters) and nieces; JoAnn's daughter, Jennifer; LouAnn's son, Anthony, daughter, Melisa and her daughter, Alexandria. Nell was active for several years with the Pontiac and CHVA Auto Clubs, loved serving in her Church and was active in the Women's Group, various classes and as a hostess. Services will be held at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco (Map in Yellow Pages under 'Churches-Unity'), at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23rd. Telephone 577-3300. Refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements by Family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES AVALON CHAPEL.
ADAMS, Effie Dow, 91, died May 19, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
ALESSI, Dorothy Madeline, age 83, of Prescott Valley, AZ, died May 15, 1999. She was born August 10, 1915 in Topsham, Maine to John M. and Maud E. (Litchfield) Bryant. Dorothy lived in Arizona for 36 years and worked for the U.S. Post Office as a letter sorter. She is preceded in death by husband, Bovio Alessi. Survivors include sons, Paul Alessi of Prescott Valley, AZ, Gary Alessi of Glendale, AZ; sister, Mary Quint; and one granddaughter. Private family services were held Wednesday, May 19, 1999. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Home.
BYROAD, Leonard L., born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 08, 1927 ended his earthly struggle with long term illness on May 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mildred; sons, Chris, Bret (Mindy) and Jay (Cathy) and grandchildren Jason, Aaron, Ashley and Alyssa, all residing in Tucson. He owned and managed an automobile service station(s) in Lebanon, until moving to Tucson in 1973. He worked until becoming disabled in 1976. A private service is planned. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate cards or notes sent to: PMB #240, 9420 East Golf Links Road, Tucson, Arizona 85730-1335.
Cherry Mildred (Clinch) Clossin, 73, of Tucson, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Harold L. (Jack) Clossin; four children, Mrs. Phyllis Dodge of Houghton, Michigan, Gary D. Clossin of San Diego, Mrs. Gloria Howard of Tucson and Mrs. Dinah Sjolander of Bloomington, Indiana; nine grandchildren and sister, Mrs. Beulah Jordon of Tucson. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Memorial services will be held at family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.
HENRY, John C., US Army Ret., 78, died 3 May 1999. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 47 years; children, Jo (Richard) Randolph, Kansas City, John (Michelle), Fairfax, VA, Jan (Dwight) Powers, Spangdalhem AFB, Germany; seven grandchildren, two brothers, six sisters. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Concurrent services will be held 22 May at 11:00 a.m. Masonic Memorial Service will be held at Hudgel's SWAN CHAPEL, Tucson, and interment in Antrim, PA, his birthplace. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the WWII Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090 or Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children will be appreciated.
Rita R. Jaime
May 22, 1908 - May 18, 1999
Died peacefully with daughter, Lucia Flores and granddaughter, Andrea Nicole Flores by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Celso Jaime. She also leaves daughter, Noni Jackson of Lakewood, Colorado and grandchildren, Chad and Natalie Jackson also of Lakewood, Colorado. Rita came to the United States from Baja, California and lived in Bisbee, Globe, Tiger and Miami, Arizona following the mines. In 1945 she settled in Tucson at Ft. Lowell Road in the Ft. Lowell Historic District where she raised two daughters and granddaughter, Andrea Nicole. The most profound sadness shared by Lucia and Andrea will hopefully be dissipated by the memory of her unconditional love and support. Her quick wit and creative prose, her wonderful cooking, her love of animals, especially her cat 'Chila' and her gift of making people feel welcome. We'll miss you mom and grandma. As per her wishes there will be no services. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
MADER, Joseph Cecil, born 11-9-1951, Milwaukee, WI; died 5-10-99 in Port Orchard, WA. Formerly from Tucson, AZ; graduated from Palo Verde High in 1970. Survivors include his wife Linda, son Jason, of Port Orchard, WA; mother, Barbara Mader of Tucson; sisters, Mary Walinski (Ed) of Tucson and Kathryn (Paul) Lithgow of Chandler, AZ; Mark Mader, Kirkland, WA; Michael (Gail) Mader, Tucson; William Mader, Tucson; Daniel Mader, Tucson; and several nieces and nephews. preceded in death by father Cecil A. Maher. Joseph died after a courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was laid to rest in Gig Harbor, WA.
MATHIS, Marvell K., 82, of Tucson, died May 19, 1999. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L. Mathis. She is survived by six children, Dora Brown, Alvin R. Mathis, Ophelia (Tad) Dean, all of Tucson, Marion (Kenneth) Mathews of California, Nora (Dave) Crowley of Tucson and Gerald W. Mathis of Tucson; a brother, I.W. Shewmake of Tucson and one sister, Maxine Merchant of Tennessee. She has left behind many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation Sunday evening, May 23, 1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
RUYLE, Vera M., 78, of Tucson, died May 19, 1999. Born January 2, 1921 in Collinsville, IL. Survived by sons, Howard Ruyle, Dennis Ruyle; daughter, Judith Robertson all of Tucson; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with graveside service following at 2:00 p.m., Evergreen cemetery, with Rev. Phil Irby officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BYROAD, Leonard L., born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 08, 1927 ended his earthly struggle with long term illness on May 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mildred; sons, Chris, Bret (Mindy) and Jay (Cathy) and grandchildren Jason, Aaron, Ashley and Alyssa, all residing in Tucson. He owned and managed an automobile service station(s) in Lebanon, until moving to Tucson in 1973. He worked until becoming disabled in 1976. A private service is planned. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate cards or notes sent to: PMB #240, 9420 East Golf Links Road, Tucson, Arizona 85730-1335.
Cherry Mildred (Clinch) Clossin, 73, of Tucson, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Harold L. (Jack) Clossin; four children, Mrs. Phyllis Dodge of Houghton, Michigan, Gary D. Clossin of San Diego, Mrs. Gloria Howard of Tucson and Mrs. Dinah Sjolander of Bloomington, Indiana; nine grandchildren and sister, Mrs. Beulah Jordon of Tucson. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Memorial services will be held at family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.
HACKWORTH, James Louis, age 67, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 18, 1999. Survived by wife, Ressie M. Hackworth; sons, Anthony (Terry) Hackworth, Gary (Sharon) Johnson, James L. Hackworth, Amarillo, TX; daughters, Dena (Ronald) Stockett, Kernersville, NC, Loveta (Earnest) Hearn; sisters, Sarah (Willie) Timmons, Dorothy Denson (deceased), Lillie Tenner (deceased), Amarillo, TX; 11 grandchildren. Affiliations include being a mason, Prince Hall affiliation, Shriner and member of United Supreme Council #33. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1019 E. 31st St., with Rev. Amos Lewis of Rising Star Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment in South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway)
MARTINEZ, Socorro Bustamante, 77, of Avra Valley, Arizona, passed away May 20, 1999. preceded in death by parents, Alfredo and Micaela Bustamante. Survived by husband, Severiano Martinez; sons, Francisco (Bertha) and Jorge (Evelyn) Bustamante; sisters, Maria Elena Martinez, Maria Mata and Anita Inda; brother, Jesus Bustamante; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many loving friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday, May 24, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at St. John's Church, 602 N. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Special thanks to Tucson Medical Center Hospice for their loving care. Nana, you will always be in our hearts and mind. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Fred W. 'Bill' Fisher, 73 of Tucson, AZ died May 20, 1999. Survived by Helen, his beloved wife of 51 years; daughter, Nancy (Carlos Fleming); grandchildren, Carlos, Reynaldo and Gabriela; son, Howard (Karen); granddaughters, Alison and Mariam; sister Marilyn Smith; nephew, Kelly Smith; niece, Lynda Glandorf.
Born in Sullivan, Illinois, in 1926. A long-time Tucson resident and businessman. He joined the Marine Corps in 1943. BA Pepperdine, MSc University of Southern California. Started California Bill mail order publishing business while completing his degree at USC.
After graduating he taught school in Pasadena, CA. Started Fisher Automotive Engineering specializing in 6-cylinder racing equipment. Worked as technical writer at Northrup Aircraft and Consolidated Electrodynamics.
In 1956 moved to Redwood City, CA to become Advertising Manager for Ampex Corp. In Palo Alto began Go-Power, creating parts and wheels for go-Karts. He also formed Bill Fisher Advertising.
Started HPBooks, authoring its first automotive title in 1963. After successfully publishing many automotive titles, he moved company and family to Tucson in 1972. Sold HPBooks to Knight-Rider Newspapers in 1979.
With Helen co-founded Fisher School helping more than 600 children with dyslexia during 12 years. He enjoyed being a member of Casa de los Ninos car committee.
Co-founded Fisher Books in 1987 where he continued until recently.
Author of numerous books and magazine articles about performance cars and engines.
Publisher of hundreds of nonfiction books selling more than 30 million copies, including two #1 New York Times bestsellers. Received Lifetime Achievement Award from Publishers Marketing Association (PMA). Before his death PMA created a permanent award named for him honoring new publishers' best first books each year.
Member of Casas Adobes Congregational Church, Bonneville 200mph Club and Inliners International.
He had 73 action-packed years as husband, father, grandfather, ad man, teacher, author, editor, photographer, engine builder, land-speed record holder, entrepreneur, publisher and bon vivant.
Bill fought a 9 year battle with prostate cancer. His strong spirit will always live in the hundreds of people he touched in his lifetime with his wit, intelligence and love of life.
Celebration of Life service will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road, Tucson on Friday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Scholarship Fund at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME Avalon Chapel. 8090 N Northern Ave, Tucson, AZ.
