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Gary Adams
Gary Garth Adams, 64, of Prescott, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at Phoenix Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1934, in Newton, Iowa, to LaVelle Erwin and Helene (Ainsworth) Adams.
Mr. Adams graduated from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, Neb., and from the University of Nebraska, with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics. He moved to Cave Creek from Omaha, Neb., in 1978, and to Prescott in 1985.
He was a long-time area businessman who owned and operated Adams Med-Dent Cabinets, Inc. in Phoenix, along with varied business ventures in the Omaha, Neb., Cave Creek, Phoenix, Sun City and Prescott areas.
He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Adams was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #330, the Mother Lodge of Arizona in Prescott. He was also a member of the United States Golfing Association. He retired in July 1996, and made it a practice to spend as much time as possible on the golf course.
He was a dedicated father and husband who would tenderly dig holes for his wife's roses, as well as care for his own flower and vegetable garden. He had been attending Yavapai College for pottery making, and enjoyed learning about and creating pottery. He was proud of his success in finding happiness, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Jacline; daughter, Christine Caron of Glendale; sons, David Adams of Phoenix, Brad and Todd Laughlin, both of Phoenix, and Rod Laughlin of Glendale; brother, Tim of Norfolk, Neb.; and six grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Deacon William Davis presiding. Concluding services will be conducted during a private cremation at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 2702 N. Third St., Suite #4015, Phoenix, AZ 85004; or to the Prescott Elks Lodge #330, P.O. Box 27199, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Joseph Metiva
Joseph I. Metiva, 68, a resident of Dewey, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in Prescott.
He was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Bay City, Mich., to Ivan Joseph and Antonia (Zelenka) Metiva.
Mr. Metiva married Rachel Southwell April 11, 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He then worked as a supervisor for General Motors for more than 25 years, retiring in 1974.
He loved prospecting, and had a claim in Skull Valley when the family moved to this area in 1980. When his health deteriorated, and prospecting was not possible, he and his wife would take long back-road rides to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, and have picnics. He loved listening to jazz and older rhythm and blues recordings.
Mr. Metiva was a member of Calvary Chapel of Prescott. He was proudest of his wife, children and grandchildren, and of helping other people.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel, of Dewey; sons, Bruce of Humboldt, Brent of Flushing, Mich., and Patrick of Renton, Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Chapel, 2313 E. Highway 69. Inurnment will follow at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Arthritis Foundation, 711 E. Missouri, #116, Phoenix, AZ 85002.
The Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel helped the family with arrangements.
Richard Weeks
Richard Daniel Weeks, 54, of Phoenix, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix.
He was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Pittsburg, Calif., to J.C. and Marguerite Bell (Stem) Weeks, and moved from there with his parents in 1945.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for six years, and participated in the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a carpet layer for 20 years in the Prescott and Phoenix areas.
Mr. Weeks loved to fish with his brother, James, who preceded him in death on July 1, 1994. He also enjoyed hunting and camping. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
He is survived by his mother, Marguerite, of Phoenix, and sister, Nellie Guensch, also of Phoenix.
A graveside service was held Thursday at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Margaret Harris
Margaret H. "Peggy" Harris, 86, a resident of Prescott for the past 23 years, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in Prescott.
She was born June 22, 1912, in Newburgh, N.Y., to Daniel A. and Ethel M. (Strong) Force.
Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a retired medical laboratory technologist. She was a member of the Yavapai County Medical Society Alliance.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dr. George Harris.
Services will be private.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
James Noble
James Leroy Noble, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in Phoenix.
He was born Feb. 19, 1914, in Pensacola, Okla., to Leroy and Alta (Morris) Noble.
Mr. Noble moved to Phoenix from Ohio 42 years ago, and to Prescott Valley 17 years ago. He worked in equipment maintenance for the Department of Public Safety, retiring in 1976. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, in 1996.
Survivors include his son, Leroy of Happy Jack; daughters, Beverly Lambert of Iowa, Arlene May of Alabama and Mary Saltzman of Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Sunrise Funeral Home, 8167 E. Highway 69 in Prescott Valley.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Gary Willow officiating. Entombment will be at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale.
Donald Eaton
Donald R. Eaton, 59, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in Prescott.
He was born Oct. 25, 1939, in N. Thetford, Vt., to Russell and Elizabeth (Powell) Eaton.
Mr. Eaton graduated from Thetford Academy in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army, from 1960 to 1964. After his discharge, he made his living as a trucker, until 1971, when he moved to Arizona with his wife, Betty.
He was gifted with a variety of skills, and had worked as a uranium driller, concrete worker, had owned his own trucking business and owned Don's Septic Tanks at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, and his mother, Beth.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Prescott Valley; son, Ralph of Phoenix; stepsons, Everett Larocque of Prescott Valley and Henry Larocque of Junction City, Kan.; daughters, Sylvia Bingham of Roswell, N.M., and Heidi Hester of Flagstaff; stepdaughter, Marie Hover of Flagstaff; brothers, Samuel, Russell and Thomas, all of Thetford, Vt., Robert of Greensboro, Mass. and Keith of Flagstaff; sister, Emily of Thetford, Vt.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Inurnment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 E. Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86313.
Sunrise Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Pat Luedecke
Pat Luedecke, 77, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in Prescott.
He was born Sept. 26, 1921, in Eldorado, Texas, to Sam and Alley (Luther) Luedecke.
Mr. Luedecke loved serving his country while in the military. He was a loving husband, stepfather, brother and grandfather. He was loved by all and will be missed.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Rita Sherwood; stepsons, Richard and Brad; sisters, Ina Turner of Texas and Jane Christen of California; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
