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VISSAR, Lucretia M., 78, died October 24, 1994. Wife of, Henry T. Vissar; mother of, Hector (Helen) Elias of CA, Eugene (Gerrie) Elias of TX and Herbert Elias of CA; step-mother of, Paullet Crokom of CA, James Vissar of CO; sister of, Christopher (Mary) Maldonado of CA; 15 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren also survived. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 1994 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 1994 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft with Fr. Timothy Lawless officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 1994 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ.
BECKER, Adeline M., 86, died October 23, 1994. Wife of LeRoy Becker of Tucson. Memorial Service 7:15 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd., with Pastor Eldon Weisheit officiating. Funeral Services and interment in Wautoma, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FELIX, John G. “JG’, 30, of Tucson, passed away October 25, 1994. Survived by parents, Jaime L. Felix and Lydia Marez Felix; sister, Corinne F. Rivas; brothers, Arnulfo, Jaime M. and Rigoberto Felix; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins and friends. John graduated from Pueblo High School. He received B.A. at University of Arizona, Masters at California State, Los Angeles and was currently enrolled in PHD Program with the University of Arizona. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 1994 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HILL, Lester Alvah, Sr., minister, teacher, and missionary, died peacefully in Tucson, Arizona, on October 20, 1994. Born in Greensboro, Vermont on February 13, 1903, the fourth of Alvah Aaron and Grace Towle Hill’s 10 children, he is survived by two brothers, Warren C. of Greensboro Bend and Lewis R. of Greensboro. In 1927, he married Celia C. Parks, of Kimbolten, Ohio, who died in 1975. Their children are Elizabeth (Bettye) and William Braucher (Tucson), Celia and William Dentzer (Larchmont NY), Lester, Jr. and Myrtle Hill (Cincinnati OH), Winifred Hill Engle (Tucson), and foster son Anand Paul and wife Prem (Tucson). Shortly after graduating from Muskingum College (New Concord, OH), Lester, Celia, and infant daughter sailed to India to serve for one term as missionaries for the American Board of the Congregational Church, in Satara, Maharashtra State, where the other children were born, including Anand whose mother died during childbirth. For five and a half years, Lester supervised the mission’s schools, orphanages, and the small clinic which served the community. Returning to the U.S. in 1934, Lester entered Oberlin (OH) seminary, was ordained in 1937, and served congregations in North Fairfield, West Milton, and South Solon (OH). During World War II, Lester was a chaplain in the Navy, on board the USS Hamul in the Atlantic and Pacific, until his discharge as LtCmdr in 1946. He the returned to ministerial duties, first serving three congregations in Claremont County OH, then moving to Indiana (Hanna’s Creek Congregational Church), on to Illinois to churches in Chebanse, Gridley, LaHarpe, Tuscola, and Grayslake, where he served as associate pastor until his retirement in 1969. He and Celia then made their home in Cincinnati, and Lester went on with his church work, for a time as interim pastor of Port Washington United Church of Christ and on the staff of Immanuel United Church of Christ (St. Bernard) where he was named pastor emeritus. In 1984, Lester moved to Tucson and in 1991 became an associate member of Rincon Congregational Church, where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Carl Schroer in charge. Lester was grandfather to 17 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 13, and a 14th on the way. His many nieces, nephews, and other kith and kin live in New Hampshire, Vermont, Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Celia and Lester Hill’s legacy to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was their love of music, art, literature, languages, history, sciences, and math, as well as a commitment to serve humankind, each in his or her own way. For their children and grandchildren, they were models of perseverance, as, despite the odds, both attained college degrees, the first in each of their families to do so, with the support of family, friends, and church, and through their own hard work and sacrifices. Although both Celia and Lester loved flowers, they preferred that contributions be made instead to Immanuel U.C.C. (Corner of Tower and Jefferson, St. Bernard OH 45217), Rincon Congregational Church, (122 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711), Muskingum College (New Concord OH 43732), or to one’s own church. This dear, energetic man and his gentle wife were blessed with friends everywhere they lived and will be remembered by many with affection.
“I was a stranger and you took me in…’
HOLDERREED, Francis Louis, died peacefully Sunday morning, October 23, 1994 at age 82. Born on January 10, 1912 in Cushing, OK to Louis and Margaret (Detrick) Holderreed, he was raised in Idaho and Washington, lived over 25 years in Anaconda, MT and came to Tucson in 1967. As a follow-up degree he held an honorary doctorate from the Montana School of Mines in metallurgical engineering. For over 15 years he was head of the Anaconda Company’s Extractive Metallurgical Research Division and was widely respected in his field. He was known for his absolute respect for the truth and his energy spent in pursuit of that. He had no comprehension of quitting or doing less than his best. And with that point of view he expected others to hold themselves to similarly high standards. He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Jennie Doris Holderreed of Tucson; his son, Glenn Elzie of Burlingame, CA; his daughter, Christina Marie of Tucson; and grandchildren, Stephanie Ann and Michael Frazier of California. In addition he is survived by his daughter-in-law; a brother; and two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate knowing Francis will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, October 29th at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY at 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Rolling Hills Golf Course, Inc. 8900 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ 85710 for the Niblick’s new stove. Francis used to enjoy eating there and Jennie still does. In the end – unlike most of his driven existence that many knew and experienced – his life was dominated by his gentle, loving spirit – always dignified, always a gentle man; someone to respect and admire and love.
ILES, Charles Lewis, 78, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 1994. He graduated from Columbia University with a BS in Business Administration. He was a supervisor at Sterling-Winthrop Inc. in New York City. He was a WWII Veteran and was a member of the 2nd Air Division Assoc., 8th Air Force. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Janet Iles; daughter, Linda (Benjamin) Nulton of Everville, IL; son, Ronald Iles of White Plains, NY; “daughter’ Maria Josephine Iles; his sister, Elizabeth Pierce and sister-in-law, Mary Iles, both of Thornwood, NY; niece and nephews, Sandra and Anthony Sacripanti and Roxanne and Glenn Skolsky; four grandchildren; great nieces and great nephews. Church Service by Rev. Paul Cassman at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft, Tucson on Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Family Care Adult Care Home, 4734 E. Andrew (near Swan and 22nd), Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Giving Tree Ministry, P. O. Box 14135, Tucson 85732. Mr. Iles was a very compassionate wonderful man and devoted husband and will be greatly missed.
JACOBSON, Lee S., age 68, of Tucson, AZ, died October 25, 1994. Survived by wife, Marilyn; daughter, Sherrie (Gary) Hobson; son, Lee S. (Linda) Jacobson, Jr.; daughter, Frances D. (Michael P.) Kouratou; daughter, Patricia (Mark) Spillman; eight grandchildren; sister, Jean (Ernie) Johnson, Midlothian, IL. Mr. Jacobson was a member of the Masonic Calumet Lodge #716 in Blue Island, IL, Scottish Rite in E. St. Louis, IL; a Charter member of the Sabbar Temple, Tucson, AZ; Elk’s Lodge #385 Tucson, AZ; American Legion Post #0110, Phoenix, AZ and a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 741. He retired from the Sundt Corporation in 1987. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 1994 at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., with Pastor J. Wendell Clutz officiating. Friends may call 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery.
THAYER, Josephine Ruppelius, 86, a homemaker and member of a pioneer Arizona ranching family, died October 25, 1994. She was born in Nogales, AZ where her grandfather was one of the first physicians in the Territory. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School. She served as a volunteer for numerous civic organizations including the Phoenix Art Museum and the auxiliaries to Goodwill Industries, Gompers Clinic and St. Joseph’s Hospital. She is survived by Nathan, her husband of 57 years; her son, Ted; grandchildren, Jonathan and Katie; and sister, Georgia Campbell. Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, A.L. Moore and Sons, 333 West Adams Street, Phoenix. Contributions: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Suite 140, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850.
YAGER, Norman Neil. He was born January 14, 1933. He passed away at the age of 61, on October 25, 1994 after a valiant battle with cancer. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Joanne Yager; children Dan (Julie) Yager of Longmont CO., Randall Yager of Tucson, Becky McGeehan (Mike Knope) of Tucson; 4 grandchildren, Erick, Cody and Veronica of Longmont CO. and Brooke McGeehan of Tucson; 2 bothers, Merle E. Yager of St. Joseph MO., Ronald G. Yager (Cecil) of Rock Hill, SC; as well as four nieces. He was proceeded in death by his parents Elisha F. and Gertrude E. Yager of St. Joseph, MO. and brother, Carl of St. Joseph, MO. Numerous other relatives and friends mourn his passing. Norman retired from IBM (Tucson) after a 23 year career, at that time he was a Senior Procurement Administrator. He was an active volunteer with his wife Joanne in the Polio Epic Support Group. At the onset of his illness he was employed by Environmental Strategies Inc. of Tucson. He was an active of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Tucson, where he taught Sunday School, served as Church Chairman, was a choir member and was always ready and willing to help with any job that was needed to be done. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday October 27, 1994 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Friday October 28, 1994 at Evangelical Covenant Church 551 N. Camino Seco. A Memorial in his name has be established at the Church. Interment East Lawn Cemetery.
CARTER, Doris L., 82, of Tucson, died October 25, 1994. Survived by sons, John Hunt Carter of Tucson, and Grant Phillip Carter of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Lynn Susan Chimos of Tucson; and eight grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday 2:00 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Andy Ross and Dr. Richard F. Rowley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tucson Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 3767 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
CHIAZZESE, Rose, 96, died October 26, 1994. Mother of Sam Chiazzese of Tucson, Joseph Chiazzese of UT, Della Panebianco of NY and Ida Galati of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
DIKINIS, Laura McKee Perez, 35, died October 25, 1994. Laura is survived by her husband, Robert Dikinis; her parents, James McKee and Macey Taylor; three children, Jesse, Daniel and Brenda; two sisters, Catherine McKee and Sarah McKee. Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. The family requests contributions to a Trust Fund for the children, in lieu of flowers, c/o Macey E. Taylor and Sara B. McKee, Trustees for Jesse, Daniel and Brenda Perez/McKee, First Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 12725, Tucson, AZ 85732-2725.
HOLDERREED, Francis Louis, died peacefully Sunday morning, October 23, 1994 at age 82. Born on January 10, 1912 in Cushing, OK to Louis and Margaret (Detrick) Holderreed, he was raised in Idaho and Washington, lived over 25 years in Anaconda, MT and came to Tucson in 1967. As a follow-up degree he held an honorary doctorate from the Montana School of Mines in metallurgical engineering. For over 15 years he was head of the Anaconda Company’s Extractive Metallurgical Research Division and was widely respected in his field. He was known for his absolute respect for the truth and his energy spent in pursuit of that. He had no comprehension of quitting or doing less than his best. And with that point of view he expected others to hold themselves to similarly high standards. He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Jennie Doris Holderreed of Tucson; his son, Glenn Elzie of Burlingame, CA; his daughter, Christina Marie of Tucson; and grandchildren, Stephanie Ann and Michael Frazier of California. In addition he is survived by his daughter-in-law; a brother; and two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate knowing Francis will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, October 29th at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY at 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Rolling Hills Golf Course, Inc. 8900 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ 85710 for the Niblick’s new stove. Francis used to enjoy eating there and Jennie still does. In the end – unlike most of his driven existence that many knew and experienced – his life was dominated by his gentle, loving spirit – always dignified, always a gentle man; someone to respect and admire and love.
JACOBSON, Lee S., age 68, of Tucson, AZ, died October 25, 1994. Survived by wife, Marilyn; daughter, Sherrie (Gary) Hobson; son, Lee S. (Linda) Jacobson, Jr.; daughter, Frances D. (Michael P.) Kouratou; daughter, Patricia (Mark) Spillman; eight grandchildren; sister, Jean (Ernie) Johnson, Midlothian, IL. Mr. Jacobson was a member of the Masonic Calumet Lodge #716 in Blue Island, IL, Scottish Rite in E. St. Louis, IL; a Charter member of the Sabbar Temple, Tucson, AZ; Elk’s Lodge #385 Tucson, AZ; American Legion Post #0110, Phoenix, AZ and a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 741. He retired from the Sundt Corporation in 1987. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 1994 at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., with Pastor J. Wendell Clutz officiating. Friends may call 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery.
PIERCE, Walter W., 101, a resident of Tucson for 50 years, died Wednesday, October 26, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; sons, Kenneth, Weyman, and Edwin; daughter, Marlyse; grandchildren, Jan, Mike, Whitney, Alexander, and Christopher; three great-grandchildren; brother, Bill; and sister, Olive Sullens. Mr. Pierce was a professional photographer and served in the U.S. Army in WWI. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, October 30, 1994 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
CODY, Gerald P., Major U S Army, Ret., 58, died October 26, 1994. Husband of Heide Cody; father of Patricia (Charles) Wachstetter of NV, Allen Cody of CA and Tiffani Cody of Tucson; brother of Bruce (Charlene) Cody of NM; grandfather of Leslie and Jace Wachstetter; two nieces also survive. Major Cody was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Bernard. Graveside Service 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 1994 at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery, Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima St., Tucson 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
