MILDRED M. NORRIS, 60, of Tucson, passed away August 2, 1999 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. While traveling, she was unexpectedly struck by severe illness that eventually overwhelmed her after a courageous three-week battle. Overshadowing her untimely passing, she led a fulfilling, happy life as reflected by her happy marriage, beautiful daughter, and loving family and friends. A dedicated family woman and member of Casas Adobes Baptist Church, she made many personal sacrifices to assist her family and friends in time of need. Her excellent service to Bank One, where she retired earlier this year after many rewarding years of employment, further illustrates her commitment to others. In addition, she recently organized and celebrated her daughter's marriage, visibly one of the happiest times of her life. She will be remembered as a reliable, adored coworker, a selfless, kind friend, a loving, nurturing mother and a devoted, supportive wife. Those of us fortunate enough to know and love her will miss her intensely and forever. Her husband of 26 years, Edwin A. Norris; her daughter, Michelle M. Beaty and son-in-law, Sean D. Beaty; her parents, Laura and Vicente Valenzuela; her sister, Gloria Lovio and brother-in-law, Ernest Lovio, Jr. and her brother, Anthony Valenzuela survive her. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, 1999, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. A service will be held Friday, August 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casas Adobes Church. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
RODRIGUEZ, Richard R., passed away July 28, 1999. Belated grandson of Horacio Rodriguez. Son of Richard Rodriguez; and grandson of Ofelia Rodriguez and step brother of Jennifer. On behalf of the Rodriguez family we are all saddened on the loss of my son Rico.'I never wished death upon my son.'
VERONICA 'RONNIE' SANCHEZ-CASTRO, 51, passed away unexpectedly August 2, 1999. She was preceded in death by her loving great-grandmother and mother. Survived by her husband and best friend, James Castro; father, Manny Verdugo; brother, Charles (Rose) Ferra; sisters, Lisa Verdugo and Poli-Anne Verdugo; children, Robyn 'Mati' Sanchez, Steve (Rachel) Pardo and Debbie (Rudy) Marmolejo. She is also survived by her two grandchildren who were the lights in her life, her 'Princess' Veronica and her 'Gabyoda' Gabriel. Also surviving are her two godchildren, Whitley and Valerie Curtis and her most cherished friends. Ronnie worked in food service for TUSD at Tucson High School where she enjoyed working with all of the children very much. She was a #1 fan of 'I Love Lucy' and Little Joe-y-La Familia and never missed his concerts. His music will be a great source of comfort to some of us. She also loved Betty Boop and collected a lot of memorabilia. She was our rock, our love and our life. We will miss her and her humor, laughter, hugs and kisses. We love you Ma-Ma. Now you are home with Jesus. Funeral service 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 1999 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with visitation from 4:00 p.m. until service time.
SEEKATZ, Michael Gene, 50, of Chandler, AZ, died August 2, 1999. He was born in Belleville, IL. Survivors include wife, Nancy Seekatz; son, Russ; mother, Marilyn Seekatz; sister, Lynette; brothers, Jeffrey and Mark; aunts, uncles, five nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, August 7, 1999, 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Contributions may be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85775-2402. Arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary.
SIMPSON, Willie C., age 85, a 42 year resident of Tucson, passed away July 25, 1999. Born April 27, 1914 in Livingston, KY. Survived by his wife, Eva Mae Simpson; one son, two daughters, one step-son and one step-daughter. A graveside inurnment service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 1999 at South Lawn cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN cemetery, a certified aftercare provider.
STOUT, Thomas H., age 74, of Tucson, passed away August 1, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia and children, Thomas, Patricia, and Maynard. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and served in the Army during WWII where he lost his sight. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. He received his master's degree from the U of A in 1950 and worked in counseling for the blind in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin. He was the only blind person to hold the office of Wisconsin State Commander of the VFW. A memorial service will be held tomorrow, August 6, 1999, 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 795-9671, 1001 N. Richey, Tucson, Arizona 85716.
ROBERT ANTHONY ZUCARELLI - Born December 4, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, received his reward granted by God on August 2, 1999. Always willing to help his family, neighbors and fellow men and women, he was a kind and gentle soul. He lived with dignity, courage and a marvelous sense of humor. Never giving up hope, he laughed, cried and loved. His victory over death was assured through the Lord – his mortal journey now complete.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Filomena Zucarelli; his father, James Zucarelli; as well as his brother, James Jr., Richard and Donald Zucarelli. He is survived by his wife, Jerol Zucarelli, brothers, Victor and Charles Zucarelli of Buffalo; children, Steve (Kelly) Zucarelli, Paul (Beth) Zucarelli, Donna (Eric) Jeffers; mother of his three beautiful children, Avis Zucarelli; stepchildren, Eric and Pam Scharon; in addition God granted Bob five wonderfully gifted grandchildren, Taylor, Michael, Steven, David and Lane. His dog, Lucky will miss him too.
While in Buffalo, Bob, attended St. Joseph's high school and graduated from Canisius College in 1954. He received his Masters degree in Education from Canisius College in 1969. He served briefly in the Army, and spent all of his career in the field of education. Bob served in several schools as a teacher, guidance counselor and administrator, retiring from the University of Arizona. He gave all his career efforts to serving the learning needs of children and coaching their development as human beings.
Husband, Dad, Grandpa ….. Friend, Companion, and Champion, you have been made perfect by our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will miss you always. Thank you for the gift of unconditional love you gave each of us. The Family wishes to sincerely thank Bob's friends, especially those at Rincon Country Mobile Home Park.
In recognition and celebration of Bob's life, a memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7, 1999 at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco. The service will commence at 10:00 a.m. A reception following will be held at Rincon Country Mobile Home Park, 3411 S. Camino Seco.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tucson Medical Center Hospice or The Humane Society of Tucson.
ADAMS, Ruth C. (Horan), born Hartford, CT, August 27, 1911, died Tucson July 3, 1999. Survived by three children including Tucson resident, Peg Lewis; 12 grandchildren including former or current Tucson residents, Van, Chris, Katie, Bonnie and Peter Lewis and Margaret Martell; 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Christopher A. Adams. Ruth was a librarian from age eight when she was such a familiar figure in Hartford Public Library that they asked her to help shelve books. She served as a school librarian in Darien, CT for many years, and also served on the board of Darien Library. In Tucson she was a volunteer librarian and French teacher at Carden of Tucson school. A memorial service will be held at Linden Chapel (at Linden and Vine), Monday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. Interment in CT. Donations in her memory may be made to the Ruth C. Adams fund, Darien Library, 35 Leroy Ave., Darien, CT 06820. The family would like to thank John R. and staff at Vista View adult care home for the loving and respectful care she received her last two years.
EDWARDS, Mary Chole, 68, died July 31, 1999 in Tucson. preceded in death by her mother and father, George and Helen Pfaff. Survived by her husband, Douglas Edwards of Tucson; children, Victoria (Jim) Greer of Wayzata, MN, Leslie (Curtis) Olson of Wanamingo, MN, David (Barbara) Pearson of Tucson, Jeffery (Judy) Pearson of Burnsville, MN and Stephen (Debra) Edwards of Reno, NV; five sisters and one brother; three grandsons and four granddaughters; also by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her doctor and the office and staff of the Handmaker Hospice Family. Memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, August 7, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. at the Home of Luanna Koepke. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to Handmaker Hospice, 5100 E. Grant, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
WENONA M. GRAF - A Celebration of Life os planned in January 2000 at Tucson, AZ, for Wenona M. Graf, who died June 10, 1999, at Port Angeles, Wash. She was 89. Mrs. Graf was born April 13, 1910 at Denver, Colo., to Alexander Stevenson and Mable Johnson Black. Her family owned property at Lake Tahoe since 1953, where she visited every summer, and had been a fulltime resident of Zephyr Cove for the past six years. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Music, she was a 1929 initiate of Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity. She held state and national offices and received two awards: the Rose of Honor and The Sword of Honor. Upon graduating from college she moved to Los Angeles, where she worked for L. Silvers at 20th Century Fox singing in musicals. She met and married
the love of her life, Wilber G. Graf, and they moved to Tucson in 1944. She served as president of the Tucson Catalina Junior Women's Club, Lake Tahoe and Tucson Republican Women's clubs and Tucson Symphony Women's Association in 1967 and 1968. She volunteered at the Amada House and the University of Arizona Medical School Hospital neonatal unit. She also assisted with fund-raisers for St. John's Episcopal Church and conceived and implemented the biggest fund-raiser for the Tucson Symphony, an event that is still in use to this day. Survivors include her daughters, De. Penelope Graf Chamberlain, of Cairns, Australia, and Kathleen Graf of of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; granddaughter, Kate Wenona Chamberlain and son-in-law Ray Chamberlain of Cairns, Australia; future-sonin-law, Dr. Dennis L. Wilcox of Port Angeles; cousin, Gladys Teller of Denver, and many numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies Inc., National Headquarters, 34 Wall Street, Suite 515, Asheville, N.C. 28801-2710. Indicate that checks are for the Wenona Graf Scholarship Fund.
NELS H. HAVENS was born on June 8, 1924 in Sanger, CA to James and Lillie May Havens. He graduated from Sanger High School in June of 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1942. He was sent to Kansas City, MO for army radio school. After completing that training he spent three years in the Pacific Theater in New Guinea and Borneo. Following his discharge from the army he was married
to Eleanor Larson on February 3, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. They made their home in Sanger, CA. He enrolled at Fresno State College in the fall of 1947. He graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO in 1951. He earned his ME at the University of Kansas in 1954 and his Ed.D from Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA in 1963. He was a classroom teacher in Maysville, MO, Manhattan, KS and Hutchinson, KS. After getting his degree from Stanford, he was School Superintendent in East Alton/Wood River, IL. and Mundelein, IL. In 1976 he came to Tucson where he was Superintendent of Marana Schools. He retired in 1986. A year after his retirement, he and his wife spent 1 1/2 years in Papua New Guinea for a short time assignment with Wycliffe Bible Translators where he taught in a school for missionary children. He was a member of New Life Baptist Fellowship (formerly Del Norte Baptist) where he served in several layman positions. He was a lifetime member of Rotary. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor of 53 1/2 years; one son, Marvin (Sue) of Greer, SC; two daughters, Marilyn (Don) Demijan of Burlington, IA and Norma (Robert) McCusker of Sparks, NV; five grandchildren, Vanessa Lindeberg, Jackson, WY, Nicholas Lindeberg, Reno, NV, Karin and Brian Demijan, Burlington, IA, Monique McCusker, Sparks, NV; one sister, Eunice Bradhurst, Stover, MO; and his mother-in-law, Florence Larson, Parsons, KS. Visitation will take place Friday, August 6, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Life Baptist Fellowship (formerly Del Norte Baptist Church) at 1440 West Prince on Sunday, August 8, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Missions Fund at New Life Baptist Fellowship.
HAWKINS, Daniel Eugene, 47, of Tucson, died August 2, 1999 in an auto accident. Dan was employed as a computer specialist for the Veterans Administration. Survived by wife, Phyllis Baker; parents, Eugene and Lorraine Hawkins of CA; sisters, Deborah J. (Richard) Townson of CA, Judy L. (Brian) LeBoeuf of CA and Laura A. Cross of WA, and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral service with Pastor Mark Harris officiating, will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7 in East Lawn Palms Chapel. Interment will follow in East Lawn Palms cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Old Pueblo Community Foundation, Casa Santa Clara, 8230 E. Broadway, Suite W-8, Tucson, AZ 85710.
CARRIE W. HILL passed away peacefully Monday, August 2, 1999. preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hill; mother, Emily Hubbard and father, William Wells. Survived by daughters, Bonnie H. Morton (William) and Sue C. Hill; grandchildren, Sean Smith (Alisa) and Erin Sparrold (Scott); great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ryan and Adam Smith; and Alek Sparrold; and her beloved dog, Jaycee.
We, the family, want to express our deepest appreciation to Linda and Victor R. and their caring staff at Hacienda Via Paco for the love and compassion they generously gave while caring for our mom, grandma and great-grandma. Linda, you are truly a blessing.
For over 35 years, Carrie and her husband, John were an interior design/custom home building team in Bellevue, WA and Tucson, AZ. She was a woman of many talents with a great artistic flair, a love of music, and life. Her pioneering strength and independence was an inspiration to those around her.
In recognition and celebration of Carrie's life, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 1999 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (3737 Old Sabino Canyon Road), where she was an active member.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Southern Arizona Alzheimer's Association, 5132 E. Pima, 85712.
MARY ARLINE HOWELL, 91, of Tucson, formerly of Duncan, AZ, passed away July 28, 1999. Daughter of Ina and Samuel Crandal, Mary was born March 28, 1908 in Sheridan, Wyoming and spent most of her childhood in Riverton, Iowa. She was a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College and taught Elementary School in several States. Her last teaching position was 3rd Grade teacher at Duncan Elementary School. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister, husband Harry Hyatt and husband Harry Howell. She is survived by step-daughter Alice Corales and her four children and families, and many friends who love this very special lady. She has been cared for the past five years by Sabino Canyon (formerly Balmoral) Care Center. Memorial Services and interment will take place in Duncan, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Duncan, AZ 85534.
HURCOMB, Grace E., 84, a resident of Tucson, died Thursday, August 5, 1999. preceded in death by husband, Walter J. and daughter, Grace Gray. Mother of Thomas J. Hurcomb of Middeltown Springs, VT and Karen Tynan of Williamstown, MA; proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; loving sister of Joseph and Michael Elefante, Louise Elman all of Tucson, Marie Weary of Green Valley, Angela Sanzo of Lake Luzerne, NY. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Grace retired from Mama Louisa's Restaurant of Tucson, AZ after 18 years as a hostess. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, Rutland, VT. Contributions may be made to Mount St. Joseph's Academy Development Fund, Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701.
SHUTTLEWORTH, Walter Wright, 73, died August 3, 1999. Husband of Barbara Shuttleworth; father of Karen Joy (William Robert, III) Walls; grandfather of William Robert, IV and Colton Trevor Walls; and brother of Katheryn Adams. He was preceded in death by his son, Kent Michael Shuttleworth. Mr. Shuttleworth was active with the University Garden Center, he was a WWII-Army Veteran, an Eagle Scout and a member of the Toastmasters of Palentine, Ill. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 1999. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to service time at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations in Walter's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712.
SIMONETTA, John Dennis, 41, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of Forest, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 from injuries received in an accident in Amherst County.
Born in Waynesboro, he was a son of Claudine T. Simonetta of Forest and the late Leo O. Simonetta.
John was a member of the Moose Lodge #715 in Lynchburg and an avid 'Hill Cats' supporter.
In addition to his mother, John is survived by his family and devoted friends: Leo George Simonetta and wife Donna S. Simonetta of Baltimore, MD, Joseph Ajay Simonetta of Austin, TX, Mary Claudine Simonetta of Falls Church, 'T' Baker of Tucson, AZ, Ray and Betty Carter of Cadyville, NY, Harry and Helen Dejaager of Boco Raton, FL, Jane Tobin of Plattsburgh, NY, Ann Tobin and Barbara Tobin, both of Cadyville, NY, Kay Simpson of Elmont, NY, Vanna Simonetta of Glens Falls, NY, Marion Simonetta of Petersborough, NH and numerous cousins.
Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Lynchburg Baseball Corp., (For Stadium Restoration), P. O. Box 10213, Lynchburg, VA 24506.
A Memorial Service will also be held in Tucson, AZ at Hi Corbett Baseball Field, Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
