REYES, Jesus M., 75, died September 24, 1999. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
ROGERS, John Palmer, age 86, of Tucson, passed away October 1, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mildred E. Rogers. John was a long-time Tucson resident who retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 5, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Rosemont Ward, 6901 E. Kenyon. Grave dedication will follow at South Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Missionary Fund at the church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
ROGERS, Maria M., 88, of Tucson, died September 26, 1999.ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, (888-1111)
SHAFER, Philip R., 66, of Tucson, died October 1, 1999. Born March 10, 1933 in Warrensburg, MO. Survived by wife, La Vonne Shafer of Tucson; daughters, Terri Adams, Toni Coulter, both of Shawnee Mission, KS; Kelly Raines of Kansas City, MO; stepsons, Wesley Young of Tucson; Ross Young of Federal Way, WA; brother, Steve Shafer of Shawnee Mission, KS; and seven grandchildren. He was a former resident of Redmond, WA and Kansas City, KS and a 1951 graduate of Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, KS; U.S. Army Korean Veteran, Member of the V.F.W. and recently retired from being a Professional Engineer. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
STAPLES (Drake), Lina Mae, 89, passed away on September 28, 1999. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by one brother, Roy Drake; and one nephew, Elmer Staples. She is survived by her husband, Walter Staples; two stepsons, Walter and Jim (Lynn) Drake; three nephews, Howard, Roy (Irene), and Gary Drake; and one niece, Diane (Bob) Rose; four sisters, Genieve, Jackie, Ruby, and Opal; and many other loving family members and friends. Lina was a longtime resident of Tucson, relocating here in 1932. She was employed by Lee's Auto Parts for approximately 50 years. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
BAILEY, John W., 66, of Tucson, passed away on October 2, 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Caroline Bailey. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elfriede Bailey; two brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, their family members and many friends. After serving in The Korean and Vietnam Wars, he retired from The United States Army. He was an active member of the VFW Post #4903, DAV and NCOA. Many thanks go out to the VA Home Care nurses. A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 6, 1999 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 7, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
CLAYTON, Harry H., passed away in Tucson, Friday, October 1, 1999. Born in Lewisville, Arkansas, October 30, 1917. Survived by wife, Sylvia (Dahmes); son Robert (Linda); daughter, Sharon Volgyi (Imre), and granddaughter Emiley Clayton.
Harry was a graduate of the Engineering School of the University of Arkansas, and did his postgraduate work in aircraft power plant engineering with the University of Kentucky. Mr. Clayton was employed by the government for 16 years, including being the field project engineer on the first jet aircraft for the United States. After moving to the private sector, he worked for Hughes Aircraft as the Head of Field Testing Operations and later formed his own electronics company, Iota Engineering. He was a Distinguished Member of the Jet Pioneer's Association of the United States, and a valued member of the Casas Adobes Congregational Church for 38 years where he sang in the choir.
In this lesson we call life, Harry Clayton taught us integrity, dedication and compassion by example. Through his declining health, he demonstrated courage and commitment, kindness and consideration, and fortitude – he was the epitome of a 'gentleman' to the end. We are all immeasurably better for having known him.
Harry, thank you for the life you shared with us and the chance to travel with you. You will live always in us.
Memorial services will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, at 2pm Wednesday, October 6. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Casas Adobes Congregational Church Memorial Fund.
COLDEWAY, Henry H., 84, of Green Valley, AZ, died Friday, October 2, 1999. Survived by wife, Carleta Coldeway; stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Ernestine) Messick of Nyssa, OR; grandchildren, Kim Morrison of San Diego, CA; Val Williams of Lubbock, TX, Steven Messick of Nyssa, OR, Ryan Messick of Rapid City, SD, Jason May of Katy, TX, Kelly May of Bolder City, NV; nine great-grand-children and brother, Harry Coldeway of Brownwood, TX. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Disabled Veterans. Graveside service was held on Monday, October 4, with John Stieve officiating at Green Valley Memorial Gardens.
JOSEPH M. FRACCARO, 86, of Tucson, passed away October 1, 1999. Joseph is predeceased by his wife, Mildred. Surviving are his children, James Fraccaro of Tucson, and Judith (Robert) Wilson of Lakeside, AZ; grandchildren, Robert, Wendy, and Steven Wilson all of Tucson, Jimmy Fraccaro of Mesa, Dusty Fraccaro of Tucson, Sheridan Fraccaro of Tucson.
Joseph was a longtime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and the Elks Club.
Friends may call Tuesday, October 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Hope cemetery in the Mausoleum, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2425 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 Blk. N. Grant), 327-6341.
HAYMORE, Eathel Anona, 94, died October 1, 1999. Born December 9, 1904. Mother of Kenneth (Donna), Jerry (Esther) and Tom (Judy) Haymore; grandmother of 46 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at Tucson East Stake Center – Sahuaro Ward, 6901 E. Kenyon, with Bishop Kevin Borup officiating. Interment will be in Tucson Memorial Park East Lawn. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MAIN-HOLTZ, Mildred F., 88, born August 22, 1911 in Milford, Mass., went to be with her Lord on October 2, 1999. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1947, married
Arthur Main in 1934. She was married
for 47 years until his death in 1995. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church for 52 years. Mildred very much enjoyed cooking and doing things with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include children, Barry (Holly) Main, Joan (Jack) Saunders, Randy (Twyla) Main, Sr.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and very special friend, Elsa (Kenneth) Skinner. Funeral service and visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, 215 E. Fifth St., on Wednesday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be one half hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, 7 E. University Blvd.
MEZA, Alice S., 91, of Tucson, passed away October 1, 1999. preceded in death by her husband, Jesus F. Meza. Survived by daughter, Irma Sanders; grandchildren, Michelle, Robert, Julio, Faustina, and Florentina Sanders; great-grandson, Manuel Urquides; brother, Anselmo Sicre; niece, Yvonne McMillen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, October 7, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MOORE, Elizabeth H., passed away October 4, 1999. She was the wife of the late Richard T. Moore who passed away August 22, 1992. The couple would have been marred for 53 years. Elizabeth and Richard both served in the military during World War II. They are survived by a daughter, Elizabeth A. (Daniel) Arrington; grandsons, James R. Reeves and Richard T. (Michele) Reeves. Elizabeth and Richard were predeceased by a daughter, Judith L. Moore in 1969. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY AND cemetery.
TAMAYO, Manuel Antonio, two months, of Tucson, died October 3, 1999. Survived by parents, David and Monica Tamayo; grandparents, Antonio and Gloria Esparza, Angel Tamayo and Blanca Orozco; step grandmother, Odilia Tamayo; and halfbrother, Roman Tamayo. Graveside service Thursday, 10:15 a.m., Holy Hope cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
YOUNG, Florita Julia, 69, of Tucson, joined the great spirit on October 3, 1999. Born July 29, 1930 in Purcell, OK. Her mother, Alice Folsom Berry was a full blooded Native American Indian from the Oklahoma Chickasaw and Chocktaw tribe.
She married
Billy Joe Longacre in 1949 and gave birth to her first son Lynn in 1951. They relocated from Purcell, OK to Ajo, AZ to raise their family in a small town environment and Joe worked for Phelps Dodge Mining Company. She gave birth to another son, Ronny and daughter, Linda in Ajo. Rita and Joe operated the Rocky Point Junction Bar at Why, AZ for 10 years.
Rita relocated to Tucson in 1986 where she lived with her son, Ronny for the remaining years of her life where she was surrounded by her family. Everyone will always remember her kind, funny, giving spirit that could always make you laugh. We pray the Great Spirit will comfort her with soft arms.
She is predeceased by her parents, Alice Folsom Berry and Marvin Berry and brother, Raymond Berry. Survived by family members: sister, Wegalia Ann Ivey and husband, Robert Doyle Ivey; sons, Lynn Longacre and Ronny Longacre; daughter, Linda Doolittle and husband, LeRoy Doolittle; grandchildren, Nathan Longacre, Amanda Longacre, Nicole Longacre, Stevi Curd and Julia Dolittle; great-grandchild, Jacob Longacre; nieces, Dana Berry Meng and Lori Lynn Lisk; nephews, Lee Ivey (WaWa) and wife, Nan Ivey, Doyle Wayne Ivey (WaHoo) and wife, Linda Ivey, Jamie Ivey, Tammy Ivey and husband, John Gafke; great-nieces, Leah Rae Ivey, Rene Ivey, Kyle Styers, Bobbi Styers, Tommy D. Fernandez, Jeremy Ivey.
Memorial services will be held at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 1999.
BARNES, Patricia R., 79, died October 3, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BUTLER, Elmer Dean, went to be with our Lord on October 4, 1999. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, Montana on July 2, 1922. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty. He is survived by his children, Marybeth (Hector) Rodriguez, Trish Butler; stepdaughter, Bonnie Burkholder; and his beloved second wife, Betty. He was a wonderful papa to his grandchildren, Troy, Stacia, Brianna, Bryce and great-grandchildren, Shea, Sage, and Denacia. A loving brother to Merce Reinhard and Barb Bakken. He worked for the phone company for over 35 years. He was dedicated to his family, his friends and to his AZ. Wildcats. He was a true man of honor and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway, where a memorial service will be held Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GREENE, James J., Lt. Col. Ret., 82, of Tucson, died October 5, 1999. Father of James J. (Julie) Greene, Jr., Richard E. (Ruth) Greene; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brother of Joseph, Ronald and Robert Greene. preceded in death by wife, Dorothea; son, Terrance and brother, Kenneth. Vigil service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Thursday, October 7, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Friday, October 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. Interment at National Memorial cemetery of Arizona. Friends may call at Abbey Funeral Chapel, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111), Thursday, October 7, 1999 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
ALICE MARIE HACKETT - Our friend, teacher and Principal passed away peacefully on September 23, 1999. Born a Christmas present on December 24, 1912 to Claude Hackett and Olga C. (Omundson) Hackett in Warsaw, New York. She grew up with one older brother, Lloyd George Hackett, in Smethport, Pennsylvania where she graduated high school and then went to Lock Haven State College where she prepared to become a teacher. Alice started her career by teaching grades one through eight in a one room school house in Klondyke, Pennsylvania where she not only taught, but was also the janitor. The boys in school brought drinking water in from the well and, in the winter, the town's men shoveled snow and built fires. She later taught in a larger school in Bradford, Pennsylvania before moving to Tucson in 1946. She worked within TUSD for almost thirty years. She taught 4th grade at Safford Elementary, 5th grade at El Rio Elementary (now Manzo Elementary), 3rd grade at Blenman Elementary and 3rd and 4th grade at Cavett School. She was Principal of Cavett School until 1961 when she opened Booth School (now Booth Fickett) as the Principal where she remained the Principal until retiring in 1976. She stayed busy during her retirement by traveling with her companion and fellow retired Principal, Gertrude Wagner. From their extensive travels they gathered a tremendous amount of knowledge and appreciation for the Southwest Indian culture and enjoyed collecting Indian pottery and jewelry. Their jewelry collection was once featured in Arizona Highways magazine. When not traveling Alice enjoyed working in the yard, watching sports, political discussions, and playing with her two dogs. Throughout her life, and right to the very end, Alice most enjoyed meeting and getting to know people. She was actively interested in charities which helped animals, mother nature, elder people and education. While she lived almost her entire time in Tucson in her cozy brick home on 7th Street at Craycroft, she spent the last few months at the Forum where she made many new friends and rekindled her interests. In her long years Alice touched many lives, hearts and minds and part of her will live on through them. The world was a better place for having her in it and she will be missed. Alice never stood on ceremony and wasn't about to start, so she asked that no services be held for her. Her memorial was the life she lived on her own terms. Farewell, Alice.
HUCK, Vera F. (Boss), 94, a resident of Tucson since 1947, passed away October 1, 1999. Mrs. Huck is survived by her daughter, Jean Irwin of Tucson, AZ; two granddaughters, Eugena Milliorn and husband, Mike of Minden, Nevada and Tammy Golding and husband, Dean of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two great-grandsons, Jimmie Milliorn of Minden, Nevada and Dustin Golding of Albuquerque, New Mexico and two great-granddaughters, Rhawnie Milliorn of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Nikki Golding of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mrs. Huck was preceded in death by her husband, Werner C. Huck; her son, John W. Huck; and her brother, Virgil Boss. Graveside services will be Friday, October 8, 1999 at East Lawn cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
KIVEL, Esther Evelyn, 86, of Tucson, died October 4, 1999. Mrs. Kivel was married
for over 60 years to Joseph Kivel who passed away in 1995. She is survived by sons, Rabbi Lee (Jane) Kivel and Foster (Carol) Kivel, all of Tucson; brother, Samuel Kliman of Long Beach, CA; grandchildren, Ronald Kivel, Harvey Kivel, Caren August, Margaret Hatcher and Stacey Kivel; and great-grandchildren, Justin Kivel, Matthew Kivel, Jordan August, Cole Hatcher and Jacob Hatcher. Services Thursday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Stephanie Aaron of Congregation Chaverim officiating. Interment Temple Emanu-El Section, Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tucson Hebrew Academy or the Education Department of Temple Emanu-El. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
