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PEEL, Clarence E. “Jack’, 87, died January 14, 1995. Survived by wife, Irene Peel; son, Jack (Faye) Peel of Casa Grande; daughters, Wanda Clifton Coates and Joyce Oldfather, both of Tucson; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Russell (Pauline) Peel of Kennett, MO; sister, Opal Rice of Kansas City, KS. Clarence was an industrial mechanic for Cortaro Water Users Assoc. of Marana. A resident of Marana and Tucson for 61 years. Memorial Service Saturday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 7460 N. Sandario, Marana. Donations may be made to Southern Arizona Chapter of A.P.D.A., 302 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson 85719.
UNDERWOOD, John C., Jr., 81, of Tempe, a retired executive with Shamrock Foods Company, died January 15, 1995. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, moved to Tucson, AZ in the 20's. Avid sportsman and humanitarian, prominent in Arizona politics, served as an officer on the Arizona Game Protective Association, Past president the Tucson Lions Club, elected to the Arizona Advertising Hall of Fame, served on the Arizona State Mental Hospital Board of Directors, Associated with the Tucson daily newspapers as advertising executive. His column Streams and Game Trials appeared weekly from 1949 to 1958. Manager of KVOA Radio and TV and was instrumental in establishing the television channel. Moved to Scottsdale in the 60's and was Marketing and Public Relations Vice President for Shamrock Dairy, until he retired. Survivors include his wife, Antoinette; son, John; daughters, Jan and Maria; brother, Mike; sister, Carrie; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday the 19th and 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday the 20th at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Graveside Service 11:00 a.m. Friday the 20th at Paradise Memorial Cemetery, 9300 Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
BABBAGE, Anna L. 74, died January 14, 1995. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BUSICK, Robert J., 68, of Phoenix, died January 14, 1995. Mr. Busick was born in Columbus, OH, and was a retired employee of Shamrock Foods. Survived by ex-wife, Charlotte Busick; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Peter Nick of Yorba Linda, CA; grandsons, David and Douglas Nick; sister, Barbara Moon of CA. He is preceded in death by son, Charles. At Mr. Busick’s request there will be no services. Burial is at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CASE, Evans Warren, in Boston, formerly of Tucson, AZ, January 14, 1995. Beloved husband of the late Florence (Nelson) Case; loving father of Judith Leach of Pittsfield, MA, Marilyn Sutcliffe of TN and Dr. Susan Case PHD of Melrose, MA; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral private. Late member National Association of Power Engineers, past graduate Mass Maritime Academy Class of 1931. Remembrances may be made to the Mass Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund, Wareham, MA 02571. Arrangements entrusted “Beechwood’, 262 Beach St., Revere, MA. 02151.
GILLIS, Elizabeth D., 84 years old, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 at home in Tucson. Mrs. Gillis has been a resident for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Mr. Robert B. Gillis. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services are to held at 11:00 a.m. on January 19 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL.
LANGE, Beth B. Garrigus, 93, of Green Valley, passed away January 14, 1995. A native of Tucson and a Green Valley resident of 16 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Betts of Green Valley and is survived by a son, Norman F. Garrigus of Alexandria, VA. Memorial Services will be held at Park Centre Healthcare Nursing Home at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995 by Father Ted Holt of St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. Private interment will take place at a later date. Contributions to American Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers, are suggested. Arrangements by Green Valley Mortuary and Memorial Gardens. Green Valley, 626-7400.
LINSON, Ralph O., 64, a resident of Tucson, died Monday, January 16, 1995. Survived by daughters, Carolyn Degman (Scott) of Sahuarita, Donna Bogard (Mickey) of Tucson, Wanda Hobson (Wade) of Medford, OR, Betty Gates (Mark) of Tucson; eight grandchildren; brothers, George Linson (Joan) and Lawrence Linson (Jo Ann) both of Tucson; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Linson was retired from University Medical Center. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary.
MATSON, Kathleen Linda, resident of Tucson for the past 15 years, aged 45 and from Racine, WI, died of cancer on January 14, 1995. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas and Benjamin; her mother, Janice; and her brothers, Steven, Michael and Kevin. She was a highly regarded social worker, working both in a psychiatric setting and most recently with Kino Hospital as a pediatric social worker. She worked hard to create a garden of love at home and at her workplace and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St., at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18. Her family requests that donations be made in her name to Casa de Los Ninos, 347 E. Speedway, Tucson.
POWERS, Rosemary, 67, of Tucson, died January 15, 1995. Survived by stepmother, Ama Blok of Tucson. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Martin Blok July 17, 1994. Funeral Services and burial at Thompson-Hawly Funeral Home in Paw Paw, Indiana. Interment Pine Grove, MI. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ROACH, Kami Marie, 15, of Tucson, died January 15, 1995. Kami was a student at Sahuaro High School and is survived by her parents, James and Lorie Roach; sister, Kristie; and brother, Brian; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hauri of Richland Center, WI and Mrs. and Mrs. Clark Roach of Walhalla, SC.; great-grandmother, Margaret Hoffman of Richland Center, WI. Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Maryann and Foy V., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 12, 1995. Maryann and Foy are survived by their son, Patrick Taylor; and daughter, Ann Taylor; Maryann’s mother, Mary S. Quattrocchi of Lincoln, NE; father of Foy, Foy Sr. of Phoenix, AZ; sister of Foy, Patricia Thorp; brothers of Foy, Colby, Randall and Duane. Maryann and Foy were both members of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Foy was a veteran of the Korean War in which he served his country. Maryann was a partner in Maryjane Ceramics. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 1995 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Road, with burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
VENTO, Salvatore P., 77, died January 16, 1995. Survived by his son, Vincent Vento of CA; sisters, Marian Vento of Tucson, Frances Alessi of Tucson and Ann Ewbank of KS; brother, Anthony Vento of Tucson; grandchild, Brenda Vento of CA; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews and nieces. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 and friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WARNES, Jamesson Devoreaux, 2 1/2 years, passed away Sunday, January 15, 1995. A joy to all who knew him. Survived by his mother, Charlotte; his father, James Jr.; his grandparents, Jean and Guy Law and Florence and James Warnes, Sr.; his sister, Jessica; his brothers, Richard, Christopher, Bradley, Jaye J.; his many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and many friends. You will be greatly missed “Big Guy’ and Barney loves you too! A fund will be set up at Bank One in Jamesson’s name to help families in need at UMC Hospital. Visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 with a Celebration Service to follow at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway.
ALLEN, William E., 83, an 18 year resident of Tucson, died January 14, 1995. Survived by wife, Pauline McConnell Allen; son, Terrence H. Allen of Tucson; son, William E. Allen, Jr. of Moore, OK; sister, Wanda Brundett of Ingram, TX; brother, Jimmie Allen of Bethany, OK; also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 1995 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Drive, Tucson. Donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
BOSSEMEYER, Mary Hale, 75, died January 13, 1995. Wife of Dr. Frederick H. Bossemeyer; mother of Frederick W. (Mary Jane) Bossemeyer of Tucson, Richard A. (Marianne) Bossemeyer of Indio, CA and Patricia Bossemeyer of Tucson; four grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Bossemeyer was a native of Virginia. She graduated from Georgetown University in Washington DC School of Nursing. Mrs. Bossemeyer served in the Army Nurse Corp during WWII and worked as a registered nurse in Dayton, OH before retiring to Tucson in 1979. Mrs. Bossemeyer was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and was very involved in community affairs. Burial will be in her birthplace, Fincastle, Virginia. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., with Dr. Andrew Roth and Dr. Richard Rowley officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CRAMPTON, Melinda L., 34, of Tucson. The Angels came and took her home on January 12, 1995 and she is now dancing on streets of gold. She is survived by husband, Richard; son, Nathan; mother, Sylvia Sheets; sisters, Susan (Jerry) Wortman and Robin (Don) Blascak; nieces, Kelley Wortman and Michelle Kelley; nephews, Jeff Vold, Raymond Boyle and Archie Boyle. She is preceded in death by father, Ralph Kelley; brother, Thomas Kelley. Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
EDWARDS, Robert Brown, Jr., 75, died January 13, 1995. Husband of Laurabell Edwards; father of Jane (Richard) Ewing of CA, Bob Edwards of Tucson, Linda (Steve) Cotton of OR, David (Louise) Edwards of Tucson, Ron (Penny) Edwards of NY, Alan (Linda) Edwards of NM, John (Darrlyn) Edwards of Springerville, AZ; brother of Sue (Garth) Bingham of KY and James (Betty Ann) Edwards of VA; also survived by 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17 the Tucson East Stake Center, Saguaro Ward, LDS Church, 6901 E. Kenyon Dr. Burial will follow at the Binghampton Cemetery. Friends may call at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 16 and one hour before service time Tuesday morning at the Church.
FOX, Nida Bernice Booke “Pat’, passed away in Tucson, AZ, January 14, 1995. Born in Bicknell in (Thurber) Utah August 18, 1907. Pat came to Washington, DC in 1928 to work for the Federal Government. She attended the National Law School – now part of George Washington University – and passed the bar in 1937. While practicing law for the government accounting office, she met and married William H. Fox in 1937. They were married for 55 years until his death in 1992. Pat resided at the Rincon Country East Trailer Park until her death. She is survived by her children, Robert W. Fox of Chestertown, MD, James A. Fox of Salt Lake City, UT and Patricia L. Lauer of Fairfax, VA. She is also survived by her sisters, Goldie Black of Tucson, AZ, Lorna Brown of Salt Lake City, UT, Ileta White of Salt Lake City, UT and Barbara Whittle of Wheaton, MD. She left nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ, on Monday evening, January 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 17 at at the LDS Tucson, AZ Rincon Stake Center, 1655 S. Melpomene Way, Tucson, AZ, from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Following the viewing, Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon at the LDS Stake Center.
