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SILVERMAN, Leonard, age 72, has made his glorious transition into the light, surrounded by his family at home. He was the beloved son of Tillie Silverman; beloved father and friend to Ellen Silverman, Bruce Silverman, Debbie Stocky, Michelle Lombard, Richard Hopkins and Andrew Frohman; loving grandfather of Simon and Vanessa Silverman, Jason, Eric and Sarah Stocky, Charles and Michael Lombard; and great-grandfather of Kaleb Silverman. A service will be held in his memory on Saturday, June 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Johrei Fellowship, 3919 E. River Road. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. for a private memorial at their home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Johrei Fellowship.
SPITTLE, Samuel E., 87, of Benson, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 1994 in Benson. Survived by son, Frank L. of Wilsonville, OR; one brother, John W. of Astoria, OR; one granddaughter, Cheryl Ann Spittle of Jekyll Island, GA. Funeral Service Saturday, June 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Benson. Interment at Cochise Gardens of Rest. Under the direction of RICHARDSON’S MORTUARY, Benson.
WATTERS, Allen Wilbur, 72, of Tucson, died June 2, 1994. Survived by loving wife, Doris; son, Ray (Doris) Watters; daughter, Gail (David) Collins; grandchildren, David Allen, Shannon, Aaron, Shaun; mother-in-law, Katie Keeling, all of Tucson; brother-in-law, William (Jackie) Keeling, Lompoc, CA; aunt, Lillian Webster of Denver, CO. Mr. Watters was retired from Swift and Company after 35 years and was an active member of Casas Adobes Baptist Church. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 1994. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Shelt of Casas Adobes Baptist Church officiating.
BARBER, Robbie M., 35, of Tucson, died May 31, 1994. Survived by wife, Mary E. Barber; son, Justin R. Barber; daughter, Nichole A. Barber; grandmother, Alberta Barber; mother, Audrey Barber; father, Wallace Barber; brothers, Ron, David and Michael Barber; sister, Laurie Larson. Funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb Road. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Following the Burial the family invites everyone to a gathering at St. Michael’s Church, 602 N. Wilmot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to either Our Mother of Sorrows Endowment Fund or St. Michael’s Restoration Fund. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
BURDICK, Melvin D., 75, of Tucson, passed away May 31, 1994. He is survived by his children, Dennis G. Burdick of McHenry, IL, Thomas (Margaret) Burdick of Levittown, PA, Darlene F. Burdick of Cheyenne, WY; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Service and interment were private. Memorials may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
CAPEN, Anna H., 88 of Tucson, passed away May 30, 1994. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul H. Capen. Survived by her husband, Henry “Harry’ C. Capen Jr.; and children, Gertrude C. Crowe of Tucson, AZ, Grace E. (Robert) Williamson of Brea, Ca, and Robert (Sylvia K.) Capen of Oro Valley, AZ; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Cornelia Baker of Milbury, MA. Service and interment will be held in MA. Memorial Services will be held in Tucson at a later date. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
HARRISON, Everett L., 73, died May 31. Survived by wife, Carmela Harrison; children, Diane (Mel) Martin, of Tucson, Ellen Riederer, of TX, Lucy (Elzie) Dunn, of Tucson, Tommy Harrison, of TX and David Harrison, of Tucson; sister, Georgia (Martin) Fullor, of Tucson; grandchildren, Jennifer and Matthew Martin. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 3 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Pastor John A. Shine officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Josephs Hospice, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, 87510.
HESSE, Donna Joan, 51, died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Survived by husband, Winfried, of Tucson; sons, Michael Doyle Dillion and Wayne Upchurch; daughters, Diana Leon and Dinah Gunnison. Inurnment Services will be held 1:00 p.m. June 3, 1994 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery with Pastor Randy Dick officiating. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
MINTON, Victoria L., 30, of Tucson, passed away May 31, 1994. She is survived by husband, Mark E. Minton; daughter, Brandi Minton, both of Tucson; parents, David and Nancy Pettit of Indiana and Sandy and Ronnie Sedberry of Phoenix; sisters, Paige Eggleston, of Tucson, Julie Ishmael, Melissa Doucette, both of Phoenix, Dion Pettit and Terri Davis, both of IN; brothers, Shane Sedberry of Phoenix, Kelly Scott of IN; maternal grandmother, Betty J. Leicht of IN; paternal grandmother, Ramon Pettit, of IN; several nieces and nephews. She was a volunteer for various Senior Citizen Groups. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at North Swan Baptist Church, 2727 N. Swan Road, with Rev. Gary Marquez officiating. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
STEELE, Francis (Frank), 60, of Tucson, died May 31, 1994. Survived by sons, Bryant, of Tucson, William of NH, Joseph, of NH, John, of NH, Matthew, of AK and Luke, of Tucson; 10 grandchildren; mother, Juliet, of RI; brother, Bruce, of RI; sisters, Barbara Jackson, of RI, Terri, of GA and Carolyne Murphy, of CO. Graveside Service with full military honors will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
VINCENT, John D., 84, died May 28, 1994. Survived by his wife, Margaret L. Vincent of Tucson; by five children, Robert Joseph Vincent, Camilla Louise Vincent Diamos, Virginia Jean Vincent Folsom, James Dixon Vincent and William Arthur Vincent; by three step-children, Ann L. Christensen, Fred Vincent Richard and Linda Ruth Richard; by a sister, Camilla Sara Vincent Simmons; by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Vincent was a metallurgist and former Vice President of AMAX Arizona, Inc. During his long career in the mining industry he authorized several published books and papers on mine development and operations and was the recipient of many awards for his contributions and attainments in his profession. His work took him to many parts of the world and extended to his appointment as Good Will Ambassador for People to People to Southeast Asia in 1986. A Memorial Service for Mr. Vincent will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10 at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 East University Blvd. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to any favorite charity.
CORTEZ, G. Richard, 72, of Oracle, died May 28, 1994. Mr. Cortez retired from the postal service in 1985 and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survived by wife, Dora L. Cortez of Oracle; son, Robert (Irene) Cortez of Tucson; daughter, Rebecca (Carlos Gibbs) Cortez of Tucson; brother, Fernando (Juanita) Cortez of Tucson; sister, Lucy (James) Wilson of LaMirada, CA; and one granddaughter, Nicole. Memorial Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HISCOTT, William Richard (Bill), age 49, passed away on May 26. He was a self-employed diesel mechanic. He was born in Painesville, Ohio and had resided in Tucson for the last 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Joy Hiscott; a daughter, Sharon Hiscott of Ithaca, New York; a step-daughter, Kellie Chivers; stepsons, Larry and Rick Wiley; seven granddaughters; and one grandson; sisters, Ginger Clover of Prescott, Arkansas, and Genevieve Burke of Hope Arkansas; a brother, Richie Hiscott of Hope, Arkansas. Memorial Services will be held at HEATHER MORTUARY at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994 with burial following as East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Bill Hiscott, our good friend will live on in our memories. He will be greatly missed by all–Kim, Kathy, Matthew and Adam Sporleder.
PARKER, Theodore W., General U.S. Army (Ret.), former Chief of Staff of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), died Friday, 27 May, at the age of 85. His Army career of 38 years ranged from field duty during World War II and the Korean Conflict, teaching, writing, and duty on the staffs of the Department of Army and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to international diplomacy. Beginning as a young mounted field artilleryman, he moved to instructor duty at West Point, duty in Iceland in the early days of World War II, and then service as the operations officer of Ninth Army (later writing “Conquer, the official history of Ninth Army’). In Korea, he commanded division and corps artillery. Stateside commands included an anti-aircraft brigade and the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas. General Parker’s assignments in the political-military arena included three years on the War Department General Staff, a year in the executive office of the President and more than three years in Paris as the Standing Group’s representative to the North Atlantic Council. In 1961, he returned to Washington to serve as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for Military Operations from 1962-63. From 1963-69, General Parker served as Chief of Staff of SHAPE in Paris and Belgium. After retiring from the Army in 1969, he was appointed Commissioner of Transportation for the Start of New York by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Upon completion of his goals for re-organizing the department, he retired to focus on his life-long love of golf. A member of the Oro Valley Country Club in Tucson and Schuyler Meadows in Albany, he enjoyed a low handicap honed for many years of dedicated play. In Tucson, he led the Great Decisions discussion group. He was a member of the Board of the Association of Graduated at the U.S. Military Academy from 1969 until his death. He is survived by his wife, Nina Hill Parker, and three daughters, Kathleen O’Beirne of Mystic, CT, Patricia Lessie of Pensacola and Nina Lavin of Arlington, VA. His sister, Katherine Peterson, lives in Tacoma, WA. A memorial service will be held at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee, Tucson, at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994. Inurnment at West Point is yet to be scheduled. Memorial gifts in his name may be sent to the donor’s charity of choice or to the Sonora Desert Museum. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
ROSALES, Mary V., 72, of Tucson, passed away May 27, 1994. Survived by beloved husband, Andres Rosales. Beloved mother of Diana Burton, Marylou (Kim) Behrens, Maryann Ortiz, Gloria (Rene) McCormick. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, June 2, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FOX, Lillian R., widow of Glenn Fox, and a resident of Tucson since 1970, died May 29, 1994 in Tucson at the age of 76. Born April 10, 1918 in Rochester, NY. Survived by her children, Carl G. (Cathy) Fox of Canadaigua, NY; Beverly Fox of Tucson, AZ, Richard (Victoria) Fox, Margaret (Dwayne) Regal, of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren; and her special friend, Joe Garrett. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
GUINGER, Mary Elizabeth, 84, passed away May 28, 1994. Dear wife of, Leroy, dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, step-sister and aunt. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., on Monday, May 30, 1994 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to be held. Interment in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
HUGHES, Eleanor Christie, 90, died May 18 1994. She is survived by her husband, Rollin; daughter, Judy Fried of Tucson; sons, David of Cape Cod and Nathan of Newcastle; sister, Margaret Stone; grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Jonathon, Jeremy, Lloyd, Paul, Barry, Blake, Janet, Judi and Stephen; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Christopher, Christy and Yuri; and many friends also survive. Her Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St. Memorial gifts may be made to South Side Presbyterian.
LEE, Marlin D., age 83, of Tucson, AZ, with summer residence in Floodwood, MN, died Sunday, May 22, 1994 at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born January 25, 1911 in Creston, Iowa, and moved to the Albert Lea, MN area a the age of 14. He had worked for Northern States Power all through the midwest area. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and served as a Chief Petty Officer in the Sea Bees. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. After WWII, he founded, owned and operated Lee Electric Co. in Robbinsdale, MN for 25 years. He then built Maple Hill Estates Mobile Home Park in Corcoran, MN. He was a member of the Minneapolis Masonic Lodge, the Zurah Shrine Temple in Minneapolis and the Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post 494 of Crystal, MN and Westphal American Legion Post 251 of Robbinsdale, MN. He was an avid pilot since the age of 18, was a Barnstormer Pilot, a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. and the OX5 Club. He was a member for over 25 years of Streams In The Desert Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ and served as the building chairman. He is survived by his wife, Leita; two sons, Ronald of Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Roger (Irisita) of Glendora, CA; one brother, Lawrence of Blooming Prairie, MN; and three sisters, Alice (Ernest) Enderson of Albert Lea, MN, Ora Jergens of Owatonna, MN and Ethel Glovka of Banks, OR. Visitation was held Thursday, May 26, 1994 from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton, MN. A second Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at Streams In The Desert Lutheran Church in Tucson. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are with Barr Brothers Funeral Home of Cloquet, MN and EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, Tucson, AZ.
STARK, Richard J., 64, of Tucson, died Saturday, May 28, 1994. Survived by wife, Rose Marie of Tucson; sons, R. Evan (Carolyn) of Tucson, Alan D. (Karen) of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Valerie Marie of Tucson; three grandsons, Colin, Alan and Eric; brother, Paul W. Stark of Kansas City, KS. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 31, 1994 with Scripture Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at St. Cyrils Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, for renovation, 800 N. Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
