EVERHART, Lucille Evelyn, 80, of Tucson, formerly of Nogales and Sonoita, went to be with her Lord, July 24, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jack Chapman Everhart; her children, Sharon (Lee) Perrill of Sierra Vista, John (Diane) Everhart of Elgin, Ellen (Bob) Rogers of Tucson, Michael (Karmella) Everhart of Albuquerque, NM, K. Ross (Laurie) Everhart of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. brother, Harry Lowe of Anaheim, CA; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Everhart was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Ann Everhart; her father, former Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff, J.J. Lowe; her mother, Lucille Kiddo Lowe; and four brothers, Robert, Richard, Jim and Charles Lowe. Prior to WWII Mrs. Everhart was a teacher in Nogales. Following her marriage, she devoted herself completely to the care of her immediate and extended families. Memorial service will be held at the Sonoita Bible Church, Saturday, July 31st, 10:30 a.m., just north of the intersection of Hwys 82/83 in Sonoita. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
HALBERT, Ruth Miller, longtime Tucson resident, went quietly to be with the Lord on July 22, 1999. She is survived by her only daughter, Lani Ellen Halbert-Faraj of Tucson; grandchildren Mariam, Amina, Omar, Yousef, Sarra and Aisha Faraj all of Tucson; her beloved brother Joseph C. Glass, Jr., and dear sister-in-law Barbara Glass of Bainbridge Island, Washington, cherished niece Christy Monahan and Joann Gertig of Bellevue, Washington and Laurie Yelle of Germantown, Maryland. Ruth is also survived by her great nephew David Hoyt of Seattle and Barbie Stoyko and her husband Rich of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Jeane Ledbetter and family of San Diego, CA.
Ruth was born May 28, 1911 in Seattle, Washington, daughter of Joseph Glass Senior and May Miller Glass. Ruth's grandparents were from Scotland, and Ruth always retained pride in this heritage along with her brother Joseph Glass, with whom she made a trip to the old family farm in Scotland in the 70's.
Ruth was a graduate of Broadway HS and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. During World War II. Ruth was a volunteer in the USO and worked for The English Speaking Union for many years.
In the late 1940's Ruth married
US Naval officer Mr. F. Rich Halbert, and they lived in Portland, OR briefly. Then transferred to La Canada, CA for six years where Mr. Halbert was employed by Burroughs Corporation. In 1957 the family moved to Tucson, where Ruth was an active member of the PEO Sisterhood, . Ruth was also a former member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Ruth and husband Rich were longtime members of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church and Ruth was active in church and community activities.
Those who remember Ruth will recall her beautiful smile, and her love and gentle caring concern for all people, and the way that she could immediately bring cheer and joy to those in her presence. Ruth exemplified her Christian faith by actions of love, care and support, which she unselfishly bestowed on her daughter, grandchildren and friends.
Ruth was a longtime resident of Villa Campana Ret. Apts. and for the past three years resided at Aslan's Group Care Home. Many thanks and blessings are given out to all who cared for Ruth and to all of Ruth's friends who visited her during her final illness, including longtime friends Alberta Kiel, Sue Minter, Anne Stone, Sue Weber, Bernice Wisz, the clergy of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church and countless others who came and gave comfort.
Ruth passed away quietly at St. Mary's hospice with her daughter Lani at her side, shortly after receiving a spiritual blessing by Pastor Stuart Taylor III of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St. Mark's Presbyterian Church Youth Ministry and to St. Mary's Hospice. To know Ruth was truly a blessing. We will miss you, dear Ruth. May you reside in everlasting peace with our blessed Father in Heaven.
JOHNSON, George Ware, 78, died July 26, 1999. Husband of Mary Johnson; father of Betty Wall of San Antonio, TX, Merna Goble of Pittsburg, CA, George W. Johnson, Jr. of Irving, TX, Charles Johnson of Mankato, MN and Sam Johnson of Mission Viejo, CA; brother of Glen and Donald Johnson and Anna Lou LaTurner; eight grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Pima Street Baptist Church for 21 years. Mr. Johnson retired after 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 30, 1999 at Pima Street Baptist Church, 5056 E. Pima St., with Rev. Tony Pierce officiating. Interment to follow at TMP East Lawn cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations in Mr. Johnson's memory may be made to Pima Street Baptist Church Memorial Fund.
PEYLOCK, Thomas Rodney, 83, of Tucson, passed away July 26, 1999. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mildred; daughters, Lynda Peylock, Janet (Allan) Peylock-Jackson, and Patti (Brian) Calkins; two grandchildren. Thom was a World War II veteran with 20 years honorable service in the United States Air Force. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Thom worked for the U.S. Civil Service at Davis-Monthan AFB. A memorial will be held on August 22 at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd, 9:30 a.m.
ROSETTIE, Rev. Msgr. Frederick D., 80, a retired priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, died Friday, July 23, 1999 in Benson. Msgr. Rosettie provided 54 years of dedicated priestly service to the Diocese of Tucson. A native of Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late John Baptist and Louise Plano Rosettie. He studied for the priesthood at the Pontifical College in Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Tucson on March 10, 1945. He served as an associate pastor of All Saints Parish in Tucson from 1945 – 1948 and at St. Augustine's Cathedral from 1948 – 1950. He served as rector-pastor of the Cathedral from 1950 – 1965, and was the first native of the United States to hold that position. He served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Douglas from 1965 – 1968 and of Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa from 1968 – 1970. He received the honorary title of monsignor in 1969. He served as the interim pastor of St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish in Tucson in 1970. He was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Benson in 1970, and served there until his retirement from active ministry in 1988. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frances Metsdarfer of Williamsport, PA, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at St. Augustine's Cathedral on Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The Rite of Christian Burial will be at St. Augustine's Cathedral on Thursday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m., concelebrated by Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop of Tucson, and priests of the Diocese. Burial will be at Holy Hope cemetery.
THOROGOOD, Lorry V., 86, of Tucson, died July 25, 1999. Survived by wife, Flora; stepdaughters, Patricia Flannery of Phoenix, Arlene Hoffman of Johnstown, PA; brothers, Lionel of Escondido, CA, Sidney of Shingleton, CA; sisters, Dorothea McNamara, Ruth Rausch, both of El Cajon, CA, Lois Fisher of Santee, CA, Lola Mann of Richardson, TX. Memorial service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Tucson General Hospital, Tucson Room, 3838 N. Campbell Avenue, with Chaplain Maurice Brantley officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
BUTASH, Phyllis M., 68, of Tucson, was taken quickly by the Lord on July 24, 1999. Phyllis was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She moved to Tucson from Detroit with her husband in 1964. Phyllis is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Eminger and brother, Don Blem. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Lou; her son, Louis of Detroit and sister, Diane (Bob) Hein of Long Island, NY. A private memorial service is planned. If you wish, memorial contributions may be made in Phyllis' memory to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
JOHN FREDRIC CONAWAY - The 25-year old son of Fredric Conaway, an IBM engineer, and Sue Conaway, a noted local artist, was killed in a California highway accident on Saturday, July 17, 1999. Those are the facts. Next come the thoughts.
Complex and compassionate, loving and loved, elusive and loyal, quirky and brilliant, silly and wise – that was John, and so much more.
Happiest and most at ease with his girl and some guys on a Catalina Mountain trail, or buddy-traveling, youth hostel-style through Europe and the U.S.A.; or maybe just listening to music with friends who made it happen, John had us all fooled. His true security came from the power and privilege of his marvelous mind. He was a shy, humble and possibly reluctant scholar. Educated at University High in Tucson where he was a National Merit Scholar and an IBM Watson Scholar, he enrolled at the U. of A., majored in anthropology, received a NASA grant, and graduated in 1996, Summa Cum Laude. In his Tucson home there are boxes of honors and plaques, tributes to his academic achievement, that he never hung. Scheduled to begin his Ph.D. program in late August at Berkeley, he only recently casually mentioned that his graduate program was covered by grants and scholarships.
John Conaway did nothing for show or applause. He was non-competitive and unpretentious (perhaps to a fault?) He didn't know the meaning of status. He wore a green baseball cap with little orange hornsfound among the family ski stuff-all through college. He was cool. He adored his fiancee, Maria Dong-Chau Truong, who died with him on the road to Berkeley. They were to be married
in January 2000. He loved animals, the Wildcats, camping the way his father taught him, fishing and a cold beer. He gave shy smiles and big hugs. He is survived by his grandmother, Patricia Conaway Curtis of North Fork, CA; beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He shall live forever in a hundred corners of a hundred lives. There will be a mass for John and Maria at the Church of Pius X on Friday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. A private memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31st. Friends and family should call the Conaway residence for details.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be sent to: John F. Conaway Memorial Scholarship, At U of A Foundation, 1111 North Cherry Avenue #402E, Tucson, AZ 85721.
In loving memory we say goodbye for a little while to John Bernard 'Jack' Harris
We are comforted in this time of sorrow in knowing that we will see him again in heaven. Jack died suddenly on Friday, July 23, 1999. He is remembered by his wife, Saundra K. Harris; two daughters, Bernadette Amadi and Mary Johnson; two sons, Paul and John Harris; father, Bonnell Harris; two brothers, Larry and Mike Harris; eight grandsons also survive. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb.
HOLLOWAY, Christopher, age 38, of Tucson, died Sunday, July 25, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Laura Jean Cephus-Francisco; stepfather, Chris Francisco; father, Walter Holloway; children, Christopher, Jr. and Christine; grandmothers, Laura Cephus and Mary Jacobs all of Tucson; four sisters, five brothers and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1999 at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 2403 S. Martin Ave. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, with Bishop Russell Bates officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
KLEIN, Guadalupe Aviles, 68, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 28, 1999. Survived by daughters, Patricia Moreno and Christine Alvarez; sisters, Herlinda and Ernestina Aviles; grandchildren, Oliva and Sylvia Moreno, Priscilla Alvarez. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 31, 1999, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church, 2915 E. 36th St. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery. Guadalupe was a 28 year veteran of the Pima County Sheriff's Office and a member of the South Tucson Lions Club. She was also a member of the International Police Association and Fraternal Order of Police #20. Donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
McKILLIP, Gary Lee, 45, of rural Marion, SD (formerly of Tucson, AZ) died Monday, July 26, 1999 in rural Marion, SD as a result of a car accident. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1999 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD, with a burial at Woodlawn cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation begins at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 1999 at George Boom Funeral Home, with the family present to greet friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Further arrangements are pending at George Boom Funeral Home.
MARY ALICE SALAMONE - Born in Tucson on March 31, 1950 and died Friday, July 23, 1999 of a brain tumor. Predeceased by her parents, she is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Salamone; several dogs and cats and by four brothers and one sister: Dr. Gene Burns and wife, Linda, Dr. J.C. Burns and wife, Jean, Don Spear, Charles Spear and wife, Karen, and Sharon Ann Spear and husband, Michael. Despite the illness that claimed her life so early, Alie never lost her sunny disposition, her good humor and optimistic outlook. Until a couple of months prior to her death, she served as business partner and office manager with her husband at Country Club Chiropractic. Those people who knew Alie best describe her as caring, tender, softhearted, with a smile like sunshine, a terrific sene of humor, and an outstanding business woman who could be a real butt-kicker if you got out of line. She loved all furry four footed creatures and birds, and could frequently be found rescuing and nursing the same. She served on the Board of Directors of Pima Animal Control as the citizen's advisor and volunteered her time with Animal Crusaders and other animal rescue organizations. She showed us the same courage, honor and strength in dying as she did in living. She will be greatly missed. Though greatly saddened, her husband is grateful that she went first, figuring it's his best bet to get into heaven. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111). Donations to the Tucson Humane Society in lieu of flowers are requested by her family.
TORKELSON, Robert Todd, born November 21, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA, died July 25, 1999 in Oracle, AZ. Mother, Frances Mary Todd; stepfather, Howard Thamer Torkelson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anne; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Lee Mayes of Tucson; granddaughters, Katherine and Julie; brother-in-law, Glenn (Norma) Marsh of Oro Valley. Robert graduated from the American School in Monterrey, Mexico in May 1945, and immediately joined the Army, and served in Korea. He graduated as a Mining Engineer/Geologist in 1952 and took his commission in the army, serving as a battery commander at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Upon completion of his service, he began his professional career working for New Jersey Zinc in Hanover, NM. He began work as Mining Engineer/Geologist for Magma Copper Co. in 1957. He taught chemistry and physics at San Manuel High. He began his own business, operating several small mines in southern Arizona, and later building custom homes in the Tucson area. He was the backbone of his loving family, who will miss him greatly. He loved his family, his home, his gardens, his boat and fishing, and his dear friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 30, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Oracle Union Church, Oracle, AZ. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
Maria Dong Chau Truong, who was born in Banmethuot, Vietnam March 11, 1974, and died in San Mateo, CA, July 17, 1999. Her parents reside in Yuma, where her father, Anthony Truong, is an engineer with the Department of Defense at the Yuma Proving Ground; and her mother, Hongly Vu Truong, Program Coordinator at the WORC Center serving the handicapped and mentally challenged. The Truongs came to the United States in 1975. Maria was one of five children whom the Truongs were determined to see educated in the American way. Mr. Truong called his daughter, Maria, 'Minh-duc', meaning 'bright, intelligent'. The nickname stuck, becoming 'Duc' to the people outside her family who also loved her.
'Minh-Duc' entertained her family playing their favorite music on the piano or guitar. She made them proud with her constant scholastic achievements; was a National Merit Scholar throughout her four years at Kofa High in Yuma. She played team – tennis, and according to her parents, was the family tomboy. Maria's academic goal was to earn a Ph.D. in research pharmacy. Her major was microbiology, and she graduated with honors from the U. of A. last May, at the same time her sister, Tressa graduated from the U. of A. Law School. The family dream, the family goal: Maria's sister, Rosy, also graduated from the U. of A., and her younger siblings-sister Judy, brother, Sam, – currently attend our University.
The U. of A., in fact, was the place where all Maria's young adult life took shape. For in the Honors Dorm there, in her Freshman year, she met John Fredric Conaway, a fellow scholar, hiker, camper; first her 'best friend', then her soul-mate, and then, on June 13, 1999, her fiance.
The couple, now 'johnandmaria' to everyone, moved to Berkeley so John could continue his studies, and Maria could gain experience in her chosen career. They were planning their January wedding, full of the joy that sharing that day would bring, when they were killed together driving home from a party in their honor. Maria fiercely guarded what was important to her in life; good and beautiful things of the soul. She was not a material girl. She cannot be replaced.
There will be a mass for Maria and John on Friday, July 30th at St. Pius X at 10:00 a.m. A private memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31st. Friends and family should call the Conaway residence for details.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be made at any Wells Fargo or Norwest Banks in Tucson, for the benefit of Maria Dong-Chau Truong. All proceeds will go toward Catholic charities for the vocation of the priesthood's in Vietnam.
WYLIE, Frank, born July 11, 1920, died July 23, 1999. He was a World War II Veteran and a member of the VFW. He was a retired plumber and member of the Road Sprinklers Union #669. preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna. Survived by his nieces and nephews, all of San Antonio, Texas. We loved you and will miss you, Frank. Memorial service to be on Sunday, August 1, 2:30 pm at Church of Tamara, 3002 E. Ft. Lowell. 'Que duermas con los angeles.'
JANE ROSE YOUNG, born June 19, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. She went to heaven July 25, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Vernon T. Young; one daughter, Nancy (Lyle) Johnsen; three grandchildren, Duane Lee Johnsen, Deborah Jane (Jesse) Wichman, Kevin Daniel Johnsen and 12 nieces and nephews. Jane was employed by Tucson Electric Power Co. for 22 1/2 years before her retirement in 1981. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tucson Humane Society. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 30, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
