WHITLEY, Noel Harland, 54, died July 30, 1999 following a short illness. Survived by loving wife Claudia Lindner; devoted father of Alicia and Rosilyn Lindner of Tucson, Stephanie (Ray) Abernathy of San Diego, CA, Michelle Whitley of Bend, OR, Robin Whitley of Wake Forest, NC and Amber Jill Whitley of Redding, CA; brother of Robert Whitley of North Fork, CA and Kathy Bertrand of Salinas, CA; five grandchildren also survive. Mr. Whitley painted houses and drove for Yellow Cab. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday, August 1 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WILLIAMS, Ruth A., 84, passed away peacefully on July 30, 1999 in Tucson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holland P. 'Jim' Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia (Don) Duncan; nieces, Kathleen (Tom) Genandt and Donna (David) Gillock; brother, Lawrence A. Macklin; five grandchildren, Ann Marie Anderson, William J. Anderson, Keith Duncan, Ron Duncan, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Duncan and three great-grandchildren and a former son-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Anderson. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. August 1, 1999 at 6940 North Stardust Circle. For directions call 575-1102. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Alzheimers Association.
Ruth lived her life like a piece of poetry: Richly with lots of love, laughter, family and friends. She was immensely proud of her participation in the Alzheimer Studies at the UMC Neurology Department. Our thanks to her doctor and his staff for their support over the past 10 years, as well as to the staff at Ridgecrest Adult Care Homes for their love and care for our beautiful mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
CAMPBELL, Grace H., died July 24, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111).
EIKMAN, Earl S, 81, went home to the Lord July 26, 1999. He is survived by his wife Elsie; sons, Norman of Portage, IN., Earl J. of Boise, ID., Lamar of Graham, WA; daughter, Betty of Portage, IN.; sister, Grace Chaisson of Tucson. Services will be held at Pima Street Baptist Church, 5055 E. Pima St. 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd, 1999.
GJERS, Bertil, 82, died July 26, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, (888-1111)
HENDERSON, William O., 76, died at home in Tucson on July 30, 1999. Born in Scotland, Bill was a World War II R.A.F. veteran who emigrated to Canada, and then the U.S. where he worked as a mine shaftsinking expert and grouting specialist for over 30 years.
Bill we will miss your strength and determination, your humor, your inventiveness, your love of books and mostly, your generous spirit.
From your caring wife of 51 years, Isobel; your children, Carole, Russell and George; and your sister, Frances; and from all your family and friends here and abroad, we love you. Be at peace.
At Bill's request, there will be no services. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association or to the charity of your choice.
LEON, Julia M., 86, died July 30, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, (888-1111).
MOON, Charmaine Ann, 53, died July 30, 1999. Wife of James Moon; mother of Jamie Moon, Brian Moon, Charles Moon and Michele Petruska all of Tucson; daughter of Mercedes Rolling of Wausau, WI.; sister of Gregory Rolling of Tucson and Mike Rolling of Wausau, WI.; 6 grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her sister, Peg; and father, Valentine. Charmaine was the owner of M and R Sheet Metal and C and J Coatings. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 3rd at Bring's Broadway Chapel.
MORAIN, Norma M., 77, died July 28, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, (888-1111).
SPESSERT, John R. 82, of Tucson, died July 30, 1999. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Survived by his wife, Delta Spessert; daughters, Shirley (Jan) Massey, Connie (Skip) Karcher, Debbie (Tom) Oberin, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Frank (Stephanie) Massey, Eric (Valeri) Karcher, Jeremy Massey, Michelle Karcher, Nathan Smith, Thomas Oberin; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Massey and Bryanna Karcher. Graveside Service Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N Oracle Rd & W Miracle Mile.
Marti E. Spikowski, 76, of Tucson, died July 31, 1999. Survived by husband, Edward J. Spikowski; son, Larry (Linda) Keegan; daughters Sharon Allen and Charlene Bracken, all of Tucson; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Marti was a dedicated pre-need director with Evergreen Mortuary and cemetery for many years. Her business relationships with families often resulted in more of a personal and trusting friendship. Memorial Service Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the ALS Association.
JEANNETTE LILLIAN STEWART died July 29, 1999. She was born in Gainsville, Texas on September 13, 1911 to Claude and Ruby Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Vaughn R. Stewart; sisters, Hazel Neely, Myrtle Giles and brothers, Marvin and Willard Mitchell. She is survived by her sister, Polly Dulock of Ft. Worth, TX; her son, Dan Stewart of Tucson; her daughter, Betty Detweiler and son-in-law, Kenneth Detweiler, Jr. of Littleton, CO; three granddaughters, Diana Geck and husband, Dr. David Geck of Highlands Ranch, CO, Kathy Neeb and husband, Scott Neeb of Danville, CA and Lori Gray and husband, Kory Gray of Tucson and one great-grandson, Nathaniel Geck. As an elementary school teacher from 1935 to 1976, she touched the lives of children in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona. In Arizona she taught school in Marana, Catalina Foothills, Tucson and Sunnyside Districts. She was admired by all as an exceptional educator, a fine artist and a loving wife and mother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, The Womens Society of Christian Service and the Arizona Retired Teachers Association. A private interment will be held at South Lawn cemetery. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th St. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Lilian Jeannette Stewart. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
SULLIVAN, Annabelle M. age 84, a resident of Arizona for 70 years, passed away July 30, 1999 in Tucson. Born April 29, 1915 in Lompoc, CA. Survived by her sons, Jim (Arlene) Sullivan and Larry A. (Carolyn) Sullivan; daughter Ruby (James) Homer; 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Dean DaVee; and sister, Violet Dart. Predeceased by her husband, Jack E. Sullivan and her son, Jack L. Sullivan. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd, 1999 at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Lyle Pettit of Wynne Chapel in Cochise, AZ officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery. SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
WARD, Katherine L., 33, died July 22, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL HOME, (888-1111)
ATKINSON, E. Lee, 80, former resident of Tucson, died July 19, 1999 in Versailles, MO. preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ruth. Survived by his loving children, Julaine Beckham of MO, Ray (Esther) Atkinson of Tucson, Richard (Lynne) Atkinson of WA and Valerie (Ron) Rosenstein of Tucson; also 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. We will gather together to honor his memory on October 24. Location pending.
DiSABATO, Elsie L., 84, a resident of Tucson, died Sunday, August 1, 1999. Survived by husband, Joseph; children, Joseph A. of Mendham, NJ., Donna Jean Nelson of Chandler, AZ, Lenore Bachelor of Tucson, Raymond R. of Tempe, AZ and Mark F. of Phoenix, AZ.; and eight grandchildren. Elsie was a member of St. Cyrils Senior Social Club. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Cyrils Church, 4725 E. Pima at Swan. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Asthma Foundation
EUGENE BRIEN LOOME, 76, born on May 30, 1923 in Chicago, died on July 31, 1999 in Tucson. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth (O'Brien) Loome, residents of Tucson. Gene was a loving husband and devoted father. He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Barbara Patricia Kwitowski; son, Gregory Matthew of New Orleans, LA; daughter, Christina Irene of Phoenix; brothers, Thomas (Marie) of Eugene, OR., Raymond (Joan) of Prescott; sisters, Regina (Raymond) Kassler of Tucson, and Joan Guiney of Fort Worth, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Gene was a long time resident of Tucson, settling here in 1945 after service to his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He graduated from the University of Arizona with an MS in Business. In 1957, he began his own electrical supply business, Western Lighting and Electric Supply. He was a member of several professional organizations in the electrical industry.
Over the years Gene was a fervent supporter of many charitable causes and belonged to several service groups; including the Newman Center at the University of Arizona and the Serra Club. He was a Eucharistic minister, and a member of Perpetual Adoration Society at the Benedictine Monastery. He was a Past President of St. Joseph's Parochial School Board.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Hudgel's-SWAN FUNERAL HOME at 1335 S. Swan Rd. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by long-time family friend, Father Frederic F. Curry at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at St. Joseph Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd.
Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, at St. Ann's Convent, 4100 N Sabino Canyon, 85750.
HELLER, John Edward, died on July 29, 1999 at the age of 82 in Tucson, AZ following a brief illness. He was born in Oconto, WI, on September 1, 1916, the son of Charles Heller and Mildred Murphy Heller. His mother died when John was age two. His father, his grandmother, Anna Draves Murphy, and her children raised John and his sister, Mary Ellen. The family moved to Kenosha, WI and later Milwaukee, WI where John attended school. John graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Teacher's College. Prior to the war, John served with the American Volunteer Group (AVG, more commonly known as the Flying Tigers) fighting in Burma and China. He was returning to the U.S. as a passenger aboard the Quaker City when it was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic on May 18, 1942. After six days, fisherman rescued him and his fellow survivors off the island of Barbados. He was brought ashore at Martin's Bay, Barbados, on May 24, 1942, and hospitalized by St. John's Ambulance in Bridgetown, Barbados. It was here that he met his future wife, Elsie Dorothy Griffiths. They were married
in Port Au Spain, Trinidad, on November 5, 1942. In May 1999, John returned to Barbados on the anniversary of his landing, visiting the site with his niece, Sandra Wiles Plant. After his military service, John and Elsie moved to Milwaukee, WI, where their daughter, Ellen, was born. John and Elsie later returned to Barbados where their son, John, was born. After a few years they again returned to the U.S. and settled in Northampton, MA, where their sons, Edward and Peter were born. During this time John was employed by Kollmorgen. Following his retirement from Kollmorgen about 20 years ago, John and Elsie moved to Tucson, AZ. His wife, Elsie, died in 1997 following a long illness. John remarried
in December, 1998. His wife, Katherine Jinks Heller, died in February, 1999. John was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, V. F. W. Casa Adobes Post 10188. He was a resident of Villa Capri Mobile Home Park. His granddaughter, Erin Kathleen Heller (daughter of Jack and Michele Heller), his wife, Elsie, and his wife, Kay, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children and grandchildren named. Ellen and her husband, James Lutzow, reside in Florissant, MO. Jack and his wife, Michele, and their children, Sara-Elizabeth, Carol and Ned reside in Snellville, GA. Edward resides in Tucson with his wife, Danita, and their children, Lauren and Stephen. Peter and his wife, Carla, their children, Stacey, Blake and Ciara live in Round Rock, TX. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Tucson, AZ where John and Elsie were among original parishioners. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Hope cemetery, Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests any memorials be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 8650 N. Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85742.
LACY, Roscoe, 80, of Tucson, died Sunday, August 1, 1999. He is survived by his children, Dorthy (Elijah) Wilkerson, Clifford (DeAnna) Lacy, Sherri (Anthony) Miles; son-in-law, Willie Livingston; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Lacy was a World War II U. S. Army veteran and received four Bronze Stars during the European Campaign. He retired in 1981 after 33 years in the U. S. Civil Service. He was loved by all. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY CHAPEL, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Visitation will be at the Mortuary on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Patricia Anne Meehan, born April 14, 1953, died unexpectedly in her sleep August 1, 1999. She is survived by her husband Mike and by her daughter Caroline Shive. Pat was a 'high energy' gal who knew what she wanted out of life, and how to accomplish it. She made her way out of the ghettos of Cleveland, became a highly respected medical research administrator at the Cleveland Clinic, spent several years in education administration at the Cleveland State University, and then became a successful legal case manager, paralegal and legal administrator; first in Iowa and then in Arizona. Pat was an intuitive problem solver, a tenacious seeker of the truth, and as a writer mastered what Benjamin Franklin taught - it is easy to write long letters, it is better to write clearly and shortly. Pat was quick to adapt modern technology to her profession. Pat was a loyal friend, a witty lady with a vibrant sense of humor, and open and honest with all she met. In recent years she had developed an interest in art, particularly oil pictures. It was a talent that sadly she will not prefect. Pat loved the Sabino Canyon, and walked many miles there with close friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. Services will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Chapel, 3015 N. Oracle on Thursday, August 5 with interment at the Evergreen cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle immediately thereafter.
