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SMITH, Walter F., 87, of Tucson, passed away February 17, 1995. Survived by wife, Evelyn P. Smith of Tucson; sons, Frank Smith of Mesa, AZ, Jacky Smith of Tucson, Dan Smith of Mesa and Bill Phillips of Tucson; daughters, Martha Zumwalt of NM, Marion Saunders of Clifton, AZ, Novia Cox of Safford and Jo Thayer of CA; sisters, Maria Simon of OR, Helen Macon and Daisy, both of NM; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 1995 EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rev. John H. Lewis officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
BLANCARTE, Jose G., 91, of Tucson, died February 16, 1995. Survivors include daughters, Juanita Lopez, Hayden, AZ, Dolores (Armando) Bravo, Tucson, Josie (Kel) Chavez, Tucson; sons, Frank (Oralia) Nava, Tucson, Sotero (Maudie) Blancarte, Mesa, Louie (Josie) Blancarte, Tucson, and Adolfo (Irene) Blancarte, Tucson; also surviving are 33 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren. Jose worked for ASARCO Mine and Mill in Hayden, AZ for 40 years. He retired in 1965 and moved to Tucson. Friends may call at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 1995. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 1995. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Casa Maria or Casa de los Ninos. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BROOKS, Florence, 81, of Tucson, died February 17, 1995. Born September 22, 1913 in Goldthwaite, TX. She was a Champion Boston Terrier breeder. Survived by husband, Orville C. Brooks, Tucson; son, Orville C. Brooks, Jr., Tucson; daughters, Betty Sipe, Tucson, Roberta Hunt, Show Low, AZ, Irene Hunt, Dayton, OH; brother, Ernest Wilson, Kingman, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. Service Monday, 2:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
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LEE, Richard S., of Tucson, died February 15, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Madelyne; four sons; one sister. Services and interment will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix. Please omit flowers. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341
MAGNUSON, Clarence G., 80, died February 14, 1995. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Magnuson; children, Shelby M. Hawkins of Tucson, Candace Magnuson of MN, and Dr. Cheryl (Brad) Graske Magnuson of Key West, FL; step-daughter, Roxanne Dricks of MN; grandchildren, Heidi, Gretchen, and Kristin Hawkins, and Melody Dricks; great granddaughter, Meghan Dricks. Mr. Magnuson was past Commander of V.F.W. Post 7662 of Farmington, MN. Family suggest donations in his name to The Human Society, 3450 N. Kelvin, Tucson, 85716. Committal Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Snelling, MN. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
McCLOSKEY, Robert, 63, of Tucson, Passed away February 15, 1995. He is survived by son, Johnny and his wife, Bambi McCloskey; daughters, Cheryl and her husband Paul Steigerwald of CA, Cathy McCloskey Griffin of Scottsdale, AZ, Linda and her husband Larry Tinsley of Phoenix. Grandchildren, Cody, Bobby and Connolly McCloskey and Ashley Griffin; brother, John McCloskey; sister, Maureen and her husband Bud Connor; parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. McCloskey of Iowa. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, February 18, 1995 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday February 20, 1995 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Vail, AZ. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggest remembrances be made to Asilo de Ninas Madre Conchita, P.O. Box 31405, Tucson, AZ 85751.
MILLER, Charles “Bert’, 84, resident of Tucson, died February 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Mildred W. Miller; daughter, Norma M. (Cal) Cook of Tucson; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were active in the local square dance community. He worked as an automotive instructor at the Armored School of Fort Knox, KY. Services Monday 12:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, U of A Foundation, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85775-2402. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
NELSON, Bruce, 47, a resident of Tucson and former resident of California, died Wednesday, February 15, 1995. Survived by wife, Sandy Froman; mother, Lois Nelson of Calistoga, CA; father, Clifford of Solon Springs, WI; sisters, Nadine Nelson of Morgan Hill, CA; Nancy Poitou of Glendora, CA; brother, Brian Nelson of Yampa, CO. Bruce was a retired law enforcement officer, one of the top holster makers and leather craftsmen in the country. A renowned firearms and police officer survival instructor, Bruce was one of the founders of the International Practical Shooting Confederation and a well-know author, gun rights activist and community leader. Memorial Services 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. The family request that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to the Bruce Nelson Memorial Fund c/o NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.
NELSON, Eleanor Christine, 90, resident of Tucson, died February 16, 1995. Survived by son, Duane D. Nelson of Salt Point, NY; grandchildren, Mary Nelson of San Francisco, CA, Karen Amundson, Gary Nelson, Kristi Pukema, all of WI; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Iris Myron of Tucson, Adelia Croley of AR. Predeceased by husband, Walter A. Nelson, April, 1985; daughter, Gay Nelson; son, Juel Nelson, sister, Lydia Morrettor; and brother, Lesley Hilden. Memorial Service Sunday 3:00 p.m. St. James United Methodist Church, 3255 N. Campbell Ave., with Rev. Gary Roper, Pastor, officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
PHELAN, Margaret, died suddenly at Carmel Heights Retirement Home, Mississauga Ontario, Canada, on February 17th, in her 87th year. Margaret was a Canadian snowbird resident on Lazy Heart in Tucson Estates for over 22 years.
PRIDDY, Karen Ann, 49, of Tucson, passed away February 16, 1995. She was very dedicated to her work as a registered nurse. For the past 25 years she has worked with several hospitals and nursing homes, including Veterans Administration Nursing Home, and St. Mary’s Hospital. Her interests include water sports, photography, and travel. Memorial Services will be held Saturday at 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 5:00 p.m. at 4655 N. Brittain Place. Karen’s survivors include her sister, Susan Platt; a niece, Rebecca Rosko (age 21); and a nephew, Remus Rosko (age 23), all of Southampton, NY; and a half-brother, John Priddy and wife, Kathy of Orland, ME. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to University Heart Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724, in Karen’s name.
TOMPKINSON, Albert, Jr., 70, of Tucson, died February 17, 1995. Albert Tompkinson Jr. was born December 8, 1924 in Tucson, AZ to Albert Tompkinson and Theresa Mabel Price. He grew up in the Binghampton area of Tucson attending Davidson Elementary School, Mansfield Jr. High and graduating from Tucson High School in June 1942. He joined the Army Airforce and was trained as a mechanic and gunner. He served in the Pacific Theater and in the Army of Occupation in Japan. He was discharged and returned home in 1945. He then served two years as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He then worked as a mail carrier for the US Post Office for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Verdaun Porter Tompkinson; two sons, Stacy M. Tompkinson of St. David, AZ and S. Gregg Tompkinson of Tucson, AZ; three daughters, Janet Carpenter of Cedar City, UT, Daphne Seaney of San Manuel, AZ amd Amy Leavitt of Tempe, AZ; and 24 grandchildren; two sisters, Emily Simmons of Tucson, AZ and Cleda Earl from Las Vegas, NV. Albert died at the Riverview Retirement Home of Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons Diseases after a three year illness on February 17, 1995. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 1995. Funeral Services will be at Binghampton Ward Chapel, 3700 E. Ft. Lowell, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 1995. Friends may view one hour prior to service time on Monday. Burial will follow at L.D.S. Cemetery at Alvernon and River Rd. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
VACANTI, John, Sr., 71, of Tucson, died February 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; children, Mary Ann, John Vacanti, Jr, Joseph Vacanti, Thomas Vacanti, Anthony Vacanti; step-children, Roseanne Fritz, Carolanne Metzger, Jack Joseph Fritz, Raymond Fritz, Joanne Ludlaw, Janice Michaels. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday February 19. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR, Avalon Chapel, Monday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m.
WALETZKY, Hildegard, 79, died February 16, 1995. Retired medical social worker and a Tucson resident for the past 21 years. Survived by a daughter, Margaret Waletzky and her partner, Samara Druckenbrod of Oakland, CA; son, Jeremy Waletzky, M.D. of Washington, DC; and two grandchildren; Jacob and Naomi Waletzky. There will be no public services. Remembrances may be made to Casa de Los Ninos. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
WALTON, Helen K., 92, died Thursday, February 16, 1995. Survived by sons, Harry B. Walton Jr. of PA and Paul S. Walton of MN; sister, Dot Conhagen; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 20, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CARLIN, James H., 27, of Tucson, died Sunday, February 12, 1995. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jean Carlin and Charles H. Russell; grandmother, Hazel Carlin; three uncles, numerous cousins and companion, David Ruder. James worked for Carondelet, St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s for 13 years. He was very thoughtful, caring and supportive of everyone he knew and he will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be at Metropolitan Community Church, 3269 N. Mountain Ave., at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 1995. Interment will follow at a later date at Pima Cemetery, Pima, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PACT for Life, P. O. Box 2488, Tucson, AZ 85702. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GEISEL, Edward E., longtime Tucsonan, loving father, grandfather and a friend of those who knew him. Ed passed away on February 15, 1995 at approximately 2:00 p.m. He was one of the finest, most sincere and respected men known. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his mother, Clara; two sons, Tony and Eddie; his brother, Sonny; and his three sisters, Beverly, Virginia and Sharolynn; also a generous amount of grandchildren, nephews and nieces. You’ll always be with us. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Flowers and/or all who knew him are welcome.
HALL, Timothy Wayne, 47, passed away February 15, 1995. Husband of, Linda Hall of Tucson. Father of Cathrine Hall and Scott Hall, both of Tucson. Brother of Anthony Hall of Safford and Sandi Stubblefield of Las Vegas. Son of, Elsie May Hall of Safford. Mr. Hall was a lifetime member of N.R.A. and life member of Tucson Rod and Gun Club also served as an officer and on the board of directors. Mr. Hall also served in the US Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was employed by Hughes Aircraft for twenty years and member of Boy Scott Troop #733 in Tucson. Funeral Service will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 Friday, February 17 BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
