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BRYAN, Charles Guy “Joe’, 86, of Tucson, died April 3, 1995. Stepfather of Kathleen M. Miller of Simi Valley, CA; and two step-grandchildren. Scripture Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church Friday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
COGGINS, Julius Lee, Jr., 75, of Tucson, died April 2, 1995. Survivors include daughters, Karrie France (Richard) of Tucson, Vivian Jackson of Tucson and Donna Lissard of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Dominique Light, Anthony Coggins, Jason Thomas, Shenley Thomas, Janine and Alicia Lissard; and step-grandson, Sean France. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne in 1993 and daughter Carolla Coggins in 1991. Memorial Services will at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 1995 with the Rev. Dale E. Hewitt officiating. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
DOUGHERTY, Jane, 59, of Tucson, died March 30, 1995. Survivors include loving husband, Jerry; seven children, Daniel, Tanya and Paul of Tucson, Diane and Michelle of Phoenix, Denise of CA and Donald of Washington State; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Dionne, Donald Jr., Shuna, Elyse, Matthew, Lauren, Paul Jr. and Sarah; three brothers, Thomas, Frank and John plus numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Ambrose Catholic Church from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 1995. Funeral Mass will be at St. Ambrose Church at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 1995. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
FU LIN, Lan-Yin, 70, of Taiwan, died April 3, 1995. She came to Tucson in January to stay with her loving son, Chao-Yi Fu; and is also survived by her mother, Chao-Chich Lin in Taiwan. She leaves many loving friends and relatives. There will be no local services. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
KELLEY, Raymond L., 80, of Tucson, formerly of Chicago, died March 30, 1995. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1941 until 1945. Survived by his wife, Margaret Kelley; daughter, Mary Kelley (Dave Danly) of CA; grandson, Colin Danly. Predeceased by son, Terry Kelley. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Saturday, April 8, 1995at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Dominic’s Mission Society, 1909 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL60608. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
MERCIER, Luvella M., 81, a Tucson resident for 47 years, died April 1, 1995 in Phoenix. Survivors include her husband, Edmund Mercier; son, Frank J. Mercier; daughters, Susanne Mercier, Joyce E. Severson and Elaine M. Felix; brothers, George and James DeLodder; sister, Virginia Stieber; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. today at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Interment St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix. Arrangements by Whitney and Murphy Acadia Funeral Home.
RICE, Alvin W., a Tucson resident since 1959, passed away on April 2, 1995 at Hospice Family Care. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine. Survived by son, Walter (Casey) Rice and grand-daughter April Rice of Tucson, sisters Vera Ginter of Gurnie, IL. and Georgia Emery of Lodi, OH. Nieces Mary Lindsey of Tucson, Pat West of Gurnie, IL. Doris Brinkley of Mansfield, OH. Nephews Jim Ginter of Fremont, CA. Norman Ginter of Gurnie, IL. Ed Ginter of Wanachee, WA. and loving grand nieces, grand nephews and friends. A pioneer in color TV repair, he and his wife, Lorraine owned Loral Electronics in Tucson for 25 years before retiring in 1985. No services are planned. Family suggests donations to Hospice Family Care or your charity of choice.
WALBURN, James H., entered into the arms and presence of our Savior and Lord on March 30, 1995. He was born October 16, 1924 in Danville, PA. Attended Philadelphia Bible College. He was a decorated veteran of WWII in the South Pacific, Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Recipient of the Silver Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and numerous other achievement medals. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathaline Anna; and children, Rebecca Ann Thomas of Tucson, David James Walburn of Houston, TX and Sarah Ann Walburn of Tucson; aunt, Wilhelmina Shields of Selinsgrove, PA; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Petland Memorial Park, 5720 E. Glenn, Tucson 85712 or Tucson Humane Society, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Funeral Services to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WATKINS, Mildred Irene, born March 15, 1913, died April 1, 1995. Preceded in death by son, Clifton R. Dobbs, 1994; daughter, Janis Stone, 1957; grandson, Steven Dobbs, 1993; granddaughter, Dawn Dobbs, 1983. Survived by husband, Harlin J. Watkins of Marana; sons, Cecil “Oscar’ Dobbs of Alameda, CA, Robert Lee Dobbs of Lower Lake, CA, David Leon Stone of Bakersfield, CA; daughters, Thelma J. Ryan of Oxnard, CA, H. Louise Benoit of Tucson; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Watkins was a long time member of Assembly of God Church. Graveside Services Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, with Pastor Dana Metcalf of Victory Assembly of God Church officiating. Friends may call Thursday, 1:30 p.m. until service time, EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Southern Arizona Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423.
BAER, Dean M., 89, of Tucson, died Thursday, March 30, 1995. Survived by wife, Hazel Baer of Tucson; daughter, Barbara Sandberg of NJ; son, Rev. Jeffrey D. (Judith) Baer of IL; brother, David Baer of TX; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by two sisters. He was a longtime employee of Naval Avionics Facility in Indianapolis, a member of Catalina United Methodist Church and a member of the Greeters Unit of Sabar Shrine. Friends may call 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Further services will be held in Carmel, IN.
CASTNER, Pearl, 87 years old, died Friday, February 3, 1995 in Arroyo Grande, CA. Preceded in death in 1985 by husband, Richard Castner. Graveside Service at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FRIEDMAN, Frank J., retired attorney, born in Birmingham, AL, passed away at home on March 31, 1995. Husband of Mollie, father of Madeleine Shulman of Tucson, Vicki Gunther of Snowflake, AZ and Judith Bizar of Northbrook, IL; also survived by brother, Harry Friedman of Newberry, FL; sister, Rose Ward of Huntsville, AL; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family. Services held 3:00 p.m. Monday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Memorial donations may be made to United Order of True Sisters, 8111 E. Broadway #253, Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HANDMAKER, I.H. “Murf’, was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1908. He was the first United States born son of Russian immigrants, Sophie and Harry Handmaker. After graduation from 5th Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, he went to work and eventually formed Automotive Supply Commune with his brother, Phil, and then moved to Johnstown, PA. He married Mamie Selma Bloom and they had three children, Grace, Sara Ruth and Hirsch. In 1944 the family moved to Tucson where he joined with other local Jewish families and became a founder and benefactor of Congregation Anshei Israel, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and the Hebrew Free Loan. He led the effort to form the Handmaker Jewish Nursing Home for the Aged, named in his honor, the forerunner of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aged, a nationally recognized institution devoted to the non-sectarian and non-profit care of the elderly. After the death of his wife, Mae, he married Ida Roberts who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Block of Tucson and his son, Hirsch of Phoenix; sisters, Jean Sparks of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Supowitz Cooperman of Tucson as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Grace, preceded him in death in 1976. After the sale of his Arizona business, Complete Auto and Home Supply, “Murf’ Handmaker served on the Boards of Directors of several public companies, including MEI Corporation, Texas Air and its successor, Continental Airlines. He was a member of the Masonic Order and El Zaribah Temple of the Shriners, Elks Club and was a Director of the YMCA. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St. with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Isreal Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging or Hebrew Free Loan in memory of I.H. Handmaker. Arranges by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HATCHER, Wilbert H. (Bert), 78, of Tucson, died March 30, 1995. He was born in Tucson and was the second son of Arizona pioneers Burrell R. and Estella Hatcher. He graduated from Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. He was fluent in Spanish and an expert horseman. He served in the U.S. Calvary and as Capitan in the 1st Armored Division, Company A, Past President of Lions Club International and the Executive Association of Tucson. Preceded in death by wife, Majorie M. Hatcher and son, Michael M. Hatcher. Survived by daughter, Kathleen Chambers and son-in-law, Ed Chambers; grandchildren, Robert E. and Alexandra Chambers all of Littleton, CO; and a brother, B. Richard Hatcher and sister-in-law, Renee Hatcher of San Diego, CA. No services will be held. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the University of Arizona Foundation, 1111 N. Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
IRVING, Jean, 86, passed away March 30, 1995. Mother of Joanne Patty of Patagonia and Edward Irving of IL; sister of Esther Kliensmith and Dolly Natkevi, both of IL; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild also survive. Family requests contributions to World Vision, P. O. Box 1131, Pasadena, CA 91131. Services and interment will take place in Chicago, IL. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JOHNSTON, Major James R. (Ret.), 54, of Tucson. Survived by wife, Iruko Y. Johnston; one son, Mike Wiltuck. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1995. Funeral Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 1995, with Pastor Gary Marquez officiating.
KELLEY, Raymond L., 80, of Tucson, formerly of Chicago, died March 30, 1995. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1941 until 1945. Survived by his wife, Margaret Kelley; daughter, Mary Kelley (Dave Danly) of CA; grandson, Colin Danly. Predeceased by son, Terry Kelley. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Saturday, April 8, 1995at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Dominic’s Mission Society, 1909 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL60608. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee
KINCAID, Lucille R., 73, of Tucson, died Friday, March 31, 1995. Survived by son, Kenneth and his wife, Jean of Bullhead, AZ; daughters, Kay Hanley and her husband, Cecil and Luray Reith and her husband, Dennis; sister, Vera Heinlen all of Tucson; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and niece, Frances Lee. Friends may call 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 1995 also at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL.
LITTLE, Anna L., of Tucson, died Friday, March 31, 1995. Survived by husband, Harold D. Little; sons, Dean (Nancy), Don (Kathleen); daughters, Beverly (Joseph) Mathis, Lynn Norton; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by one daughter. Friends may call Tuesday, April 4, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral services and burial will be Wednesday, April 5, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
