SHOEMAKER, Phillip Rhea, 46, died September 11, 1999. Survived by his wife, Debbie; two sons, Phillip and Nathan; parents, Denny and Rosalee Shoemaker; sister, Dannette (Jerry) Gingerich, and many loving friends. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. Contributions may be made to FAMM, 1612 K. Street NW Ste. 1400, Washington, DC 20006.
SLOYAN, Agnes, 79, of Tucson, passed away September 12, 1999. Mrs. Sloyan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Sloyan, Sr. in 1991. She is survived by her loving children, Michael (Edna) Sloyan, Jr., Phillip (Marilyn) Sloyan, Barry Sloyan, Tom (Debbie) Sloyan; her grandchildren, Dan and Bridgid Campbell, Ryan, Megan, Bryan, Louie, Fynnegan, Kelsy and Michael Sloyan, III, in addition to her sister, Geraldine Savage and her great-grandson, Gavin Cambell and Susan O'Conner, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews from Tennessee also survive. Mrs. Sloyan wished to thank Sandi K. and the staff at UMC Cancer Center for their kind and gentle care. Friends may call on Wednesday, September 15, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. A vigil service will be offered at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 1999 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 3201 E. Presidio with Rev. Robert Fuller officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Sloyan had suggested donations to UMC Cancer Center/VAF, P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724. Any donations received will benefit the treatment room where Mrs. Sloyan spent much of her time. Funeral conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SMELTZER, Jean Andrews, age 63, died Sunday, September 11, 1999. She is survived by two sons, Loren L. Smeltzer of Phoenix and David Smeltzer in Texas; six daughters, Kathy James, Susan Jordan, Georgia Schuch and Velma Phillips all in Texas, Kimberly Champion and Janice Hergenreter both of Tucson; two brothers, Stan Andrews in Germany and Andy Andrews in Canada; one grandson, Ryan Schachter of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mrs. Smeltzer was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Smeltzer in 1995, by sons, Warren in 1982 and Neil in 1999. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, (Dodge Chapel), 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casa de los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., 85705.
SPARKS, Jeanette E., 85, died September 12, 1999. She is survived by daughter, Lynda Shoemake; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. preceded in death by her husband, Arden L. Sparks; son, Lawrence E. Sparks; daughter, Lorraine A. Pearson and granddaughter, Wendy A. Shoemake. A visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 1999, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL. Funeral Mass will be held 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 1999 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
STATON, LeRoy, 76, of Tucson, went to be with his Lord on September 11, 1999. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Agatha; daughter, Deborah (Ken) Everson; granddaughter, Stacey (Loran) Langston; one great-granddaughter, Karalyn Langston; and one brother, Theodore Staton. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, September 14, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery.
GEORGE THREADGILL, TSGT., USAF, RET., 57, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord September 9, 1999. Beloved husband of Ora L. of Tucson; loving son of Georgia Lee Threadgill of CA; mother-in-law, Beverly Ware of Tucson; devoted father of Eric, Dion, Kanani and Brandon Threadgill, all of Tucson; dear brother of Arthur R. (Prinzola) of CA and Freddy Threadgill of TX, Anna B. (Rev. Jamie) Henderson of ND, Mary M. Smith of CA and Leola Flowers of TX; cherished grandfather of Watani, Channel, Jasmine, Kris, Skye and Alexa. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. TSgt. Threadgill retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He was also employed for 10 years with the Pima County Adult Probation and was a member of the Foster Care Review Board. Services Wednesday, September 15, 1999, 1:00 p.m. Victory Assembly of God Church, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Road, with Pastor Zane Anderson officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, September 14, 1999, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
Linda Nason Tilley De Varela, 54, left her body on September 10, 1999 after living triumphantly with ovarian cancer for three years. She joined her father, Henry Raymond Tilley who preceded her in 1956.
Left to carry on her legacy of organization, enthusiasm and love are her family: husband, Francisco E. Varela, Jr.; her sons, Ray, Paco, Javier and daughter-in-law, Elsa; her grandchildren, Linda Paola and Francisco Javier; her mother and stepfather, Lola and Edward Newton and brothers, Jay, Jeff, and Peter Tilley and Burl Newton and their families.
Also left are nieces, nephews, godchildren, all the students she taught during her many years at the Instituto Minerva in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, and dear friends whose lives she touched through her art, her loving spirit and her belief in life BEFORE death.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, at the Catholic Newman Center, St. Thomas More Chapel on 2nd Street and Cherry Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN at 800/822-6344. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
YOUNG, Rosalie A., of Tucson, died Saturday, September 11, 1999 after a short illness. Rosalie was born on February 6, 1930, in Zanesville, Ohio. She was graduated from the Zanesville Lash High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth, in 1967, and her father, Leonard in 1978. The family moved to Arizona in 1955 for Mr. Young's health.
Rosalie was employed for over 30 years by the City of Tucson, working both for the Water Department and the Computer Data Services. She retired in 1990.
Rosalie was a very active member of Catalina United Methodist where she sang in the Sanctuary Choir for 40 years. She was also active in her United Methodist Women's Circle and the Homebuilder's Sunday School Class. Rosalie's other extended family was the Fraternal Naomi-Rebekah Lodge #4 where she was elected Grand Matriarch L.A.P.M., District Deputy President, Noble Grand and State Musician. For the past five years 'Rosie' was also the State Sunshine Lady.
Rosalie would want to give special thanks to the Tucson Medical Center and TMC Hospice Unit for their loving and compassionate care. Memorials may be made to the Sanctuary Choir of Catalina United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at the church, 2700 E. Speedway, on Sunday, September 19, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation at Adair Funeral Homes on Dodge will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
ARROYO LUNA, Carlota, 61, died September 11, 1999. Loving mother of Richard (Christina) Lozano, Jorge (Patricia) Meza, Robert (Karen Hubbard) Lozano, Ruby (Travis) Hoagland, and Ruben Lozano; daughter of Josefa Luna; grandmother of 15 grandchildren; sister of Camila Simental and Jose Cruz Arroyo Luna. Carlota moved to Tucson six years ago from California. She was loving and giving and very devoted to her family. She will always be loved and will always be with us. Memorial service 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 1999 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bonanza Ward, 700 N. Bonanza Ave. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JAMES GLENTON BOYER, 35, died Thursday, September 9, 1999 in a climbing accident on Mt. Lemmon. Climbing was one of his passions. He is survived by his parents, Georgiana and John Boyer; sisters, Leslie Boyer Hassen, Diane Boyer and Constance Boyer Choza; brother, Quentin Boyer; brothers-in-law, Charles Hassen and Gabriel Choza; nieces and nephew, Juliana Choza, Amelia Hassen and Maxwell Hassen; and by numerous other dear family and friends.
Jim graduated from the University of Arizona, where he received both a BA and an MA in journalism. He worked as a free lance journalist, contributing to the Tucson Weekly, City Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways, Rock & Ice, Men's Journal, Destination Discovery Magazine and Discovery Channel On Line. His specialty was adventure journalism, which led him from the bottom of the Pacific to the summit of Mt. McKinley. In the past two years his interest in law led him to the UA College of Law, where he was a second-year student at the time of his death.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 1999 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 East 22nd Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Boyer Memorial Scholarship Fund, U of A Foundation, 1111 North Cherry, Suite 312D, Tucson, AZ 85721.
EDWARDS, Gladys V., born September 27, 1917, passed away September 13, 1999. She was born in Leeds, England and came to this country with her husband in 1950. She has lived in Tucson since 1959. She was the first cafeteria manager at Sahuaro High School when it opened. She retired from there to care for her husband until his death. She is survived by a daughter, Christine (Dave) Lillie; son, Guy (Trish) Edwards; and three grandchildren, Jim (Angie) of CA, Tim of Tucson and Shanna (Chris) of S. Carolina. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.
We Love You Mom and Grandma, and you will be missed.
LEE, Danny Ray, 44, died July 31, 1999 in Lake St. Louis, MO. Survived by wife, Belinda Lee of MO, preceded in death by mother, Janet L. Lee; survived by father, Jerry G. Lee of Tucson; daughters, Diane and Katlene, both of MO; sisters, Donnie Briley of Tucson and Debbie Fritts of Phoenix; niece, Tarah Fritts and nephew, Justin Lee. Private graveside service, Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
PARKER, Thomas G., 53, of Tucson, died September 13, 1999. Father of Tracy, Raiannon, Thomas and Megan; son of Marcella Parker (Tucson); brother of Michael Parker (Texas), Sandy Parker (Tucson); best friend and loving companion, Kristen Medilda of Tucson. Memorial service Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. with Father Al Lott and Chaplain Harry Wininger officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
POLK, Raymond E., 79, died September 13, 1999. Survived by his wife, Eunice Polk; daughter, Shari Martin; son, Kent Polk; daughter-in-law, Susan Polk; grandson, Jared Polk, sisters, Viola Hazen, Eunice Noding; and brother, Arnold Polk. preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hilda Pooch; sister, Ethel Sandboe and brothers, Leonard and Kermit Polk. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road, where funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 1999 with Rev. Daniel E. Hodgson of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church officiating.
RHOADES, Eloise L., 88, died September 7, 1999. Eloise was a member of D.A.R. and a longtime member of Casas Adobes Congregational Church. She was also a volunteer with Northwest Interfaith for many years. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 1999 at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., with Dr. David Smith and Rev. Ray Plumlee officiating. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott
SMITH, Edward, 86, died September 11, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SHIRLEY TRABERT, a longtime resident of Olathe, Kansas, died September 9, 1999 in Tucson, Arizona. Born on February 17, 1924 near Spring Hill, Kansas, Mrs. Trabert was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Russell and the sister of the late Bob Russell of Olathe.
Mrs. Trabert graduated from Olathe High School in 1941 and married
Orin Trabert in April 1942. During her life, she worked as a proofreader for the Democrat paper (even though she was a Republican), held a position in the Johnson County courthouse and was a realtor for ten years. Her primary role was that of a wife and mother. She raised five children and was a second mother to various children that she cared for in the home.
Through the years, Mrs. Trabert was a seventh degree Granger, 4-H leader, officer of the Jaycee Jaynes, member of the Women's Faculty Club of the University of Arizona in Indian cultures, and a member of the 4-Wheelers Club of Tucson. Mrs. Trabert was a member of the Nazarene church.
Mrs. Trabert moved to Tucson in 1988 due to health reasons. She will be interned at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Orin of Tucson, AZ; her children, Mary Kay Poland of Marietta, GA, Pat of Olathe, KS, Mike of Naperville, IL, Joanne Ashton of Silver Spring, MD and Tim of Kansas City, KS, as well as her father-in-law, Harold Jacobson; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W. Concordia Ave., Tucson, AZ 85743.
FINAGIN, Ilia Odessia - Services for Ilia Finagin, 82, will be at South Lawn Memorial Chapel at 5401 S. Park Ave. in Tucson on September 17, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. She passed away September 13, 1999 at Citadel Nursing Care Center in Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Finagin III; daughter, Patricia Clark in Mesa; grandchildren, Steven Clark and Brenda Ryan; and six great-grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary in Mesa and South Lawn Memorial cemetery will handle services. Memorials can be made to Citadel Care Center, % Linda Petty, Activities Director, 5121 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, Arizona 85206 or the West Valley Child Crisis Center, P.O. Box 844, Glendale, AZ 85311.
HAGEL, Ronald R. Sr., 65, of Tucson, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Randy, Ray, Ron, Jr. (Bonnie), Mary (Thomas) Short, Rob (Beth), Ann (Shawn) Benavidez; mother, Alice Hagel; brother, Art (Carolyn); and seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY CHAPEL, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Memorial donations may be made to The Oley Foundation, 214 Hun Memorial, A-23, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208-3478.
