NULL, Louise Cheney, 77, passed away June 9, 1999. preceded in death by her husband William Irvin Null, 1981. Survived by her children, Thomas L. Null (Tamara), Therese E. Helland (Tom), Christina L. Dickson (Albert) and M. Louise Lilly (Howard); seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was born in Boulder, Colorado, taught school in Clifton, Arizona; upon moving to Tucson she made a career of being a mother, a 'Jane' for the Beacon Foundation (20 yrs), and giving herself to all. We are honored to be her family; her strength is our strength and inspiration. 'There's hope for everyone.' A memorial will be held at 10:00AM, June 12 at Tuller School Chapel, 5870 E. 14th Street. A reception will follow at the home of Terri and Tom Helland (call 647-3238 for address). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Friends of Saguaro National Park, P.O. Box 18998, Tucson, AZ 85731-9998. A special thanks to everyone at Springhouse, Jan Ciarvella, our friends, co-workers, and clients' for all of their support.
OSTROM, Helga, 94, died June 11, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JAMES B. 'PAT' PATTON - passed away June 8, 1999. Born July 21, 1929 in Sandy Lake, PA. Survived by sisters, Marjori Wood Drum. Revenna, OH; Betty McIntire, Sandy Lake, PA; Marilyn Robinson, Clearwater, FL; children, James, Tigard, OR; Jon and Allen, both of Tucson; Cheryl Janzen, St. Cloud, FL, Patty Lemmond, Los Angeles CA; and 14 grandchildren. He was a Navy Veteran and a retired HVAC Engineer, Lifetime member of VFW Post 549 American Legion, and DAV. Visitation will be at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St., on Sunday June 13 at 2:00pm. Service at 2:30 pm, Rev. Stanley Stefansic officiating. Graveside service and Honor Guard at Eastlawn cemetery will follow. Wake at VFW 549 following service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to U.U.C.T. Religious Education Program.
PIERCE, Aleda M., 81, entered into eternal life June 9, 1999. Aleda was a devoted wife to John Pierce for fifty years and was a dedicated mother who took pleasure and pride in her children's accomplishments. She valued education, believed in the World Book Encyclopedia and loved to close the real estate deals she facilitated. Survived by her children, Dr. John Pierce III of Tucson, AZ and Gayle Pierce of Fairbanks, Alaska; her daughter-in-law, Anita and seven grandchildren, Mary Ann, Theresa, Elizabeth, Mark and Matt and Biswajit and Surojit. Also survived by two sisters, Ramona and Anne and loving nieces, Carolyn and Judy as well as other nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10:00 a.m., Sunday, June 13, 1999 at Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by Bring's Memorial Chapel, 236 S. Scott.
Stephen Compton Crook
(June 10, 1947 – June 12, 1998)
Beloved father, son and brother
Not a day goes by that we don't miss his knowledge, his advice and his humor. Steve was taken from us far too soon, a victim of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 51.
He was a native of Maryland and after serving with the Army in Germany, began his career in radio/television in Baltimore. His work took him to many states, but eventually he spent a decade in Tucson, first as chief engineer for Clear Channel's KTTU-TV and later as assistant chief engineer for the current KTTU/KMSB televisions stations. When he died, he was assistant chief engineer for WAVY-TV and WBBT-TV in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Steve's son, mother, two sisters, stepchildren and grand-stepchildren all miss him greatly and remember him especially on this anniversary of his death.
GREEN, Frank, SSG/USMC, 77, passed away June 12, 1999 at home. A Tucson resident since 1983, he was born in Ohio on October, 10, 1921. A Detroit resident for most of his life, Frank moved to Tucson in 1986 to be near his sons. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 55 (??) years, Anna; sons, James A. Green and Daniel Green of Tucson, John Green of Pennsylvania; and daughter, Chris Rzpeckni, of New York; grandchildren, Raquel, Elizabeth, Becky, Katie, Hunter and Forrest; brothers, William and Lawrence; sisters, Julia, Sophie and Catherine; also many good friends. Frank proudly served his country in World War II, being stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed by the Japanese. Although a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Frank is remembered by all who knew him as a worker. He could build anything, fix anything, artfully restore cars, beautifully design and landscape, and grow the most beautiful tomato and rose gardens. True to form, Frank worked up until his final days, his last project being the Lisa Frank Company's Headquarters in Tucson. Frank's Legacy of Artistry survives him in his work and was passed on to his children and grandchildren. Frank is also remembered for his strength of character, kindness and intelligence. His love and guidance will be missed by all of us. Funeral Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15 at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Internment will follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Remembrances may be made to St. Ambrose Church.
Manuel Gutierrez, 60, of Tucson passed away June 11, 1999. preceded in death by parents, Martimiano and Martina Gutierrez; brother, Raymond Gutierez. Survived by sisters, Martha Polanco, Jenny Burruel, Margaret Reyes, Bertha Foss and MaryAnn Dechocea; brothers, Armando, Danny and Robert Gutierrez. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church 1220 S. 6th Ave. Internment to follow at Holy hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MEAD, Sidney E., 94, of Tucson, died June 9, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mildred. Born in Champlin, MN, he served in the U.S. Navy. He married
Mildred L. LaDue on April 26, 1929. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands, CA, in 1934, attended Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT, for two years, than earned both master's and doctor of philosophy degrees (1938 and 1940) from the University of Chicago. He was awarded honorary doctoral degrees from the Meadville Theological School (1965), The University of Redlands (CA, 1975), Rider College (NJ, 1978) and Starr King School for the Ministry (CA, 1985). Dr. Mead was a professor of history and religion at the University of Chicago from 1941 until 1956, when he became President of Meadville Theological School (A Unitarian seminary) through 1960, concurrent with his university appointment. From 1960 to 1964, he was professor of American church history at the Southern California School of Theology and graduate history department, Associated Colleges, Claremont, CA. He then took a joint appointment in the School of Religion and the history department at the University of Iowa, officially retiring in 1972. He then taught in short, visiting appointments through 1984 at the following: University of Montana; University of North Carolina; University of California at Santa Barbara; Ball State University (IN); Rider College; University of Tennessee. He taught at the University of Arizona in 1978 in the Religious Studies Program, and in the history department for the 1979-80 academic year. He also was adjunct professor 1982-84 at Western New Mexico University.
Dr. Mead's publications included 'History and Identity, ' Scholars Press, 1979; 'Love and Learning, ' New Horizons Press, 1978; 'The Old Religion in the Brave New World: Reflections on the Relation Between Christendom and the Republic, 1977; 'The Nation With the Soul of a Church, 1975; 'The Lively Experiment; the Shaping of Christianity in America, 1963; and 'Nathaniel William Taylor: A Connecticut Liberal, ': 1942. A past president of the American Society of Church History, he was honored in 1972 at a joint session of that organization with the American Historical Association. In 1969, he was chosen Alumnus of the Year by the trustees of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. He also gave many lectureships throughout the U.S.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Francisca 'Panchita' McCormick Quiroz, 86, born September 23, 1912, died June 10, 1999. Granddaughter of Richard C. McCormick, 2nd Territorial Governor of Arizona. Preceded by husband Jose Maria 'Guero' Quiroz. Survived by loving children, Ltc David (Mary), Yolanda, Angie, Maj. Robert (Lucretia), Jose Maria, Jr. (Yolie), Charles; 7 grandchildren, David, Robert, Yolanda, Renee, Marisol, Melinda, Roberta; and 1 great-grandchild, Marisa.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Internment to follow Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
SAGASTA, Danny G. 'Danny Boy', 24, of Tucson passed away June 11, 1999. Survived by his parents, Robert and Christina Sagasta; grandparents, Agustine and Lily Godoy, Manuel and Helen Sagasta, Lorenzo and Jane Romero, Isabel Sagasta; daughters, Erica and Marissa; brother, Robert Sagasta; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 17, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. 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, June 18, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Internment to Follow at Holy Hope cemetery. You will always be loved and missed. Blessed be your way on 'going Home.' Arrangements made by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY INC.
Scherden, Francis E. 'Frank', 82, passed away at Jo's Little Acre Care Home in Tucson on June 10, 1999 after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. Frank was born December 28, 1916 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland and received his Honorable Discharge on 11 November 1945.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Marie, his parents, James and Bernadine and two brothers, Paul and Joe. Frank retired from the railroad after 42 years in 1979. He worked as an Electrician for the Pennsylvania, Sante Fe and finally the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was member of the American Legion, Fred Hilburn Post No. 11 for 39 years.
He is survived by his son, Patrick (Connie) Scherden of Douglas; daughter, Maureen (John) Gorski of Tucson; brothers, Ralph Ray and Tom of Altoona, PA., Edward of New Cumberland, PA., Danny of Cheyenne, WY; sisters, Sara Piotrowski of Tucson and Bea Thomas of San Jose, CA.; many nieces and nephews, step grandchildren, Renee and Victor and his faithful companion Libby.
A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, 1999 at Brown Page Mortuary Chapel, 910 F. Avenue, Douglas, AZ. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 1211 15th Street, Douglas, AZ. Burial will follow at Calvary cemetery with military grave side services by the American Legion and VFW.
In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made 'In Memory of Frank Scherden', to the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation, APDA, 2501 E. Elm Street, Tucson, AZ 85716.
TVEDT, Margaret F., 72. Born Margaret Faye Landrum, July 10, 1926, in Rockport, Kentucky. She was a resident of Tucson for 33 years. Prior to settling in Tucson, Margaret traveled extensively with her husband, who was an Air Attache with the U.S. Air Force. Margaret passed away June 11, 1999, and is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth E. Tvedt; sons, Kenneth R. (Mary) and Kris (Janet), both of Tucson; daughter, Karol (Jeff) Yoder, of Colorado Springs, CO; and her brother Ira (Lou) Landrum, of Hobbs, NM. Margaret was the devoted grandmother of five: Amanda, Mathew, Melissa, Derek and Laura. Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Visitation will follow the service until 5:00 p.m. Donations may be made in Mrs. Tvedt's name to the American Cancer Society, AZ Div., 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
COCOVA, Rachel, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away June 10, 1999. Survived by husband, Antonio R. Cocova; daughters, Delia (Ronald) Juarez, Dora Flores and Barbara Cocova; sons, Richard and Ruben Cocova. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 from 8:00 to 10:15 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave. Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
DRAFZ, Allen, 88 years old, died June 1, 1999. He was a long time resident of Wisconsin, but moved to Tucson in September 1991. He is survived by his wife, Nan Drafz of Tucson; two sons, Gary (Patricia) Drafz and Douglas (Shirley) Drafz of Wisconsin; one daughter, Judith Merrihue of California; six grandchildren, Douglas, Shelly, Lisa, Jeff, Elizabeth and Jillian; one great-grandson, Ryan; two sisters, Marie (Dr. Robert) Forgie and Clarice Krautkraemer. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leslie and two sisters, Beatrice and Mildred. Memorial services will be held at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., Friday, June 18, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dove of Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
HARRINGTON, Robert Steven, 44, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 1999 as a result of an automobile accident in Oklahoma. He was raised in Tucson and resided in Florida for the past two years and was a Baptist by faith. Survived by parents, Frank and Norma Harrington of Fort Walton Beach, FL; daughters, Sarah Anne Harrington of Topeka, KS and Isis Honey Harrington of Tucson; paternal grandmother, Pauline Harrington of Greensboro, NC; maternal grandmother, Marian Cartheuser of Tucson; brother, David Charles Harrington of Hinesville, Georgia; sisters, Deborah Jean Patrum of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Allison Leigh Craine of Hampton, VA.
LUNA, Roberto C., 86, of Tucson, died on Saturday, June 12, 1999. He is survived by his spouse, Maria Jesus Luna; one daughter, Sandra (Ramon) Ruiz; seven sons, Urbano E. (Nellie) Luna, Francisco (Lupita) Luna, Rene R. (Ana Elsa) Luna, Mario A. (Kathy) Luna, Robert A. Luna, Sergio C. Luna, Robert Jr. Luna; one brother, Francisco Luna; three sisters, Mercedes Garcia, Eugenia Cota and Librada Stevens; 32 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10 O'Clock at St. Monica's Church, 212 W. Medina. A visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Services provided by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
MANNING, Max Eugene, born on April 15, 1932, passed away June 13, 1999. Former resident of Tucson, passed away in San Diego. He graduated from Tucson High School and attended the University of Arizona. Max is survived by his daughter, Tina Manning of Los Angeles, CA; son, David Manning of Warren, MI and Jerrie Bunting of Tucson, AZ. Memorial services are pending.
McMAHAN, David Allen, 62, of Tucson, died June 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Aaron McMahan, Terri Dalton, Jason (Yuka) Dalton, Gary (Janie) McMahan and Sherry McMahan and several grandchildren including Chris and Tanya. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
MENDOZA, Albert, passed away on June 13, 1999. He was 43. He was a native Arizonan. Mr. Mendoza was a highly respected and beloved elementary school teacher at Robinson Elementary School. He taught in Nogales and Tucson schools for twenty years. Parents frequently requested that their children be assigned to his class because of his reputation and the proven performance of his students. One year, all the parents of his fourth grade class requested that their children all be assigned to Mr. Mendoza for the fifth grade, and Mr. Mendoza taught the same students for two years. Mr. Mendoza was an accomplished tenor and sang with some of Tucson's best choirs, including the University of Arizona Chamber Choir. He is survived by his mother, Maria Mendoza; his sisters, Rosanna, Linda and Irma; three nephews, five nieces and aunt, Guillermina Parada. A rosary will be held at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, 204 S. Stone Ave. at 6:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at St. Peter and Paul on Wednesday, June 16, 199 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Nogales cemetery.
