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WALKER, Rosie Lee Williford, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 1995. Survived by husband, Maurice; children, Christina, Juliana, Gwendolyn, Maury and Larry; son-in-law, Edward Lombard; also survived by mother, Alberta Williford; sister, Mary Williford Brown; brothers, James Williford, Willie Williford; and a host of close relatives and beloved friends. A wonderful and inspirational wife, mother, sister, niece and friend who will be missed eternally. Visitation Thursday, May 11, 1995 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Funeral Service Friday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Freewill Church, 628 E. Adams St. Interment South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Memorial donations may be made to the Scleroderma Federation, 6110 E. 5th No. 135.
BROWN, William, age 78, of Rillito, AZ passed away May 6, 1995. He is survived by daughters, Gertha (Charles) Brown Hurd of Rillito, and Charlene Howard of Phoenix; sons, Floyd (Alice Faye) Brown of Tucson, Ed (Raquel) Brown of Guam; and brother, Edward Lee of Marana. He was a member of the Marana Lions Club; Project P.P.E.P. Board of Directors; and Deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 1995 at the Uper Room Church, Rillito, AZ. Friends may call Friday, May 12, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ. Interment South Lawn Cemetery.
CULLUM, Carol Louise, 74, of Tucson, passed away May 8, 1995. She is survived by husband, Verlon; parents, Anthony and Gloria Costanzo of Vancouver, WA. Graveside Services will be held Friday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery with Fr. Donald Fiedler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University Heart Center for Research, c/o University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Room 4604, Tucson, AZ 85724. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
DOUGLAS, Silas (Si) Augustus, 90, died May 9, 1995. Survived by wife, Margaret (Peggy); daughter, Mary Susan Crosby and son-in-law, Donald Crosby; son, Doug A. Douglas and daughter-in-law, Mary A. Douglas; grandchildren, Gweneth and Kimberly Douglas; three step-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia Douglass; and several nieces and nephews along with their children and grandchildren. Si was a Tucson resident for 70 years and was general manager of Mulcahy Lumber Company for 47 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #385 for 64 years, a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #1200, a member of the Downtown Lions Club and St. Ambrose Parish. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Funeral Services will be at St. Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., on Saturday, May 13, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. The family suggest memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
BECKER, Judy (Bushman), passed away May 9, 1995. She is survived by husband, Dale; father, Jules Bushman; three sisters, Joanne, Carol and Betty; and son, Scott Grey. Services and burial will be held on May 13, in Medina, OH. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.
FARMER, Richard L., 79, of Tucson, died May 10, 1995. Survived by wife, Helen E. Farmer of Tucson; daughters, Annalee Caskey and Lorraine Minich, both of Aurora, IL, Nancy Byars of Tucson, Joanne Calhoun of Mansfield, WA, Janet Gould of Carlton, WA; sons, Mark Caskey of Gastonia, NC, Roger Farmer of Goldendale, WA, Robert Caskey of Carpentersville, IL; brother, Harvey Farmer, Portland, OR; 21 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. Predeceased by son, Michael Steven Caskey, February 15, 1995. Graveside Services Saturday 11:00 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. Stuart C. Wilson, Associate Pastor, Christ Community Church officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
NEMETH, Michael L., 35, of Tucson, died May 9, 1995. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran, member of D.A.V. Chapter 18, Tucson, N.C.O.A., Union Steward Postal Workers, and Victory Assembly of God Church. Survived by wife, Cynthia Nemeth; son, Michael Lee Nemeth, Jr.; daughter, Sarah J. Nemeth; brother, Scott A. Nemeth (Lucy); parents, Mike and Irene Nemeth, all of Tucson; mother and father-in-law, Peter and Evelyn DeGiosafatto of Ellsworth, ME; grandmother, Blanche Kolessa of Columbu, NE; maternal god-mother, Mildred Ritzo of Bentleyville, PA; god-father, Joseph Shriner. He will be missed by friends and relatives in Maine and NJ. Service Saturday, 9:30 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with interment following Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Pima Chapter, 4019 N. 44th, Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85018 in memory of Michael L. Nemeth.
CARLSON, Kathryn J., 79, of Tucson, died April 24, 1995. Born January 20, 1916, in Isanti, MN. She was actively involved as a volunteer with the D.A.V. Survived by son, David Carlson of Hastings, MN; daughter, Diane Carlson of St. Paul, MN; numerous brothers and sisters. Memorial Service Tuesday 7:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719 in memory of Kathyrn J. Carlson.
HAYES, J. T., 77 years old, died Saturday, May 6, 1995. He was a Tucson resident for 55 years. Survivors include daughter, Mary C. Barry of Nevada; son, James W. (Maria) Hayes of Tucson; brother, Charles (Bertha) Hayes of Oklahoma; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 1995 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery.
JORDAN, John C., 94, of Tucson, died Tuesday, May 9, 1995. Survivors include wife, Olga, 56 years of Tucson; son, Ronald B. Jordan, Duluth, MN; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son John H. Jordan and grandson Jeffrey Jordan. A Tucson resident since 1952 and native of IL, attended schools in Naperville, IL. He was former publisher of the Park Ridge Herald newspaper, Park Ridge, IL. Mr. Jordan was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a mason and shriner since 1921. Marine Corp Veteran of WWI and WWII and member of the American Legion since 1929. He was AZ Dept. Commander (1967-1968) and member of the AZ House of Representatives (1961-1962). Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 1995, with Rev. Russell Marshall officiating. Private interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Gospel Rescue Mission 312 S. 28th St. Tucson, AZ 85713. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
LASONDER, Barbara Jean, 66, of Tucson, died May 8, 1995. Survivors include children, Linda (John) Tolson of Mesa, Elizabeth (George) Nichols, Bonnie (Bob) Langston, both of Tucson, William (Janet) Lasonder of Gilbert, Karen (Joseph) Ventrice of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Jack, George and Bradley Smith of IN. Mrs Lasonder was a lifetime member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Sorority. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995. Funeral services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995 with Rev. William Killian officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
ORR, Leora M., 90, passed away May 8, 1995. Mother of, Donald (Helen) Orr of Tucson; grandmother of three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PERSONIUS, Myron Emil, 60, of Tucson, died May 6, 1995. Survivors include his loving mother, Maybelle Eppinger; was a loving husband and father to wife, Mary; daughter, Melody; son, Marc (Coleen); grandchildren, Laura, Kasey, and Marc of San Diego; step-brother, George (Susan) Eppinger; two nieces, two grand-nieces, one grand-nephew, and many loving cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Myron H. 'Babe' Personius. He served in the Navy for 15 years, and attended Pima Community College. Friends may call ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 11:00 to 1:00 May 11, 1995. Funeral services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995 with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Myron's name to the Voluntary Service VA Medical Center (general purpose fund) or the American Heart Association 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PETTY, Ken, 58, passed away May 7, 1995. Beloved husband of Johnnie; father of Kenneth (Wanda) Petty, Kathy (Mike) Greco, Scott (Alice) Petty, Albert Valencia; grandfather of Eric, Brian and Terra. Also survived by mother, Ida Petty; brothers, Eugene (Voncille), Billy Joe (Betty), Dale (Linda); sisters, Clara May (Gene) Smith, Elorise Ann (Gene) Robinson; sister-in-law, Rosalee Petty, Iris Adcock, Odessa Neal; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Clifford and brother Eddy Wayne. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Pima Street Baptist Church, 5056 E. Pima St. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 2230 E. Speedway or Pima St. Baptist Church.
RAYMOND, Henry 'Hank', Jr., 44, died May 6, 1995. Services May 11 at 12:00 noon, Gideon Baptist Church, 3085 S. Campbell. Survived by daughter, Nikki Raymond.
REYNA, Carmen B., passed away May 8, 1995. Survived by husband, Santiago; children, Laura Valdivia (Fransisco), Elizabeth Mow (Dale), Jaime (Maria), Rodolfo, Diana Ramirez (Roberto), Lourdes Lyon (Ken), Guillermo (Terry), Veronica Spector (Phil), Rosa Vasquez (Juan), Jorge; 20 grandchildren; sister, Rosa Briz; brother, David Briz. A wonderful mother, sister, and wife will be missed eternally. Viewing will be held Wednesday, May 10, at 5:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, with Interment to follow.
TRISLER, Margaret Elizabeth 'Betty', 70, of Tucson, passed on to eternal peace on Sunday, May 7, 1995. Survived by her loving husband, Dr. J. David Trisler; loving daughters, Barbara Spargur, Deborah Engel, all of Tucson; loving son, Robert W. Trisler of Waterford, MI; grandchildren, Suzanne and Rebecca Spargur, Davis and Brent Engel; great granddaughter, Kathleen Elizabeth; and loving brother, Robert W. Mathews of Sarasota, FL. Betty moved from Detroit, MI in 1959 and resided in 49ers Estates and River Bend. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to The American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan, Suite 116, Tucson, 85711.
BOSCHIAN, Erminio, 90, of Tucson, passed away May 6, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mamie; children, Benvenuta (Albert) Blankenship of Tucson, Louis (Etta Mae) Boschian of Tucson, Remo (Edith) Boschian of Kingwood, TX; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was a member of B.P.O.E #385 of Tucson for 43 years. He was very proud of his craftsmanship in his work. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blks. North of Grant.) Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
BRADY, Isabelle 'Betty' (nee Norman) 76, passed away May 6, 1995. Originally from Evanston, IL., a Tucson resident for 50 years. Preceded in death by husband, Charles J. Brady. Survived by her children, Betty, Tina and Charles (Christine); and beloved granddaughters, Monika and Sophia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers in law. A Memorial Service to be held at the family home Saturday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
CROWE, Frank I., Retired Army Officer, 76, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 6, 1995 at the VA Hospice in Tucson, five years after being diagnosed with cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Lorna I. Crowe; his son, Devon G. Crowe, husband of Kelly Novia Crowe, his grandchild, Ashley B. Crowe, all residing in Tucson; his brother, Vern Crowe, husband of Grace Crowe, both of Spokane, Washington, and his former wife, Jeanie C. Crowe of Tucson. He was a career Army officer who served in World War II and the Korean Conflict before retiring as a Major at Ft. Huachuca in 1963. After retirement from the Army, he held management positions with the New Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, and the Desert Inn in Tucson. During both careers he enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with members of the entertainment industry, including Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante. Expressions of sympathy may be sent in care of the VA Hospice NHCU, 3601 S. 6th, Tucson.
GOODHART, Jesse Allen, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, nine months, passed away May 5, 1995. Survived by mother, Barbara Marie Goodhart (Norgard); father, Randy Lee Goodhart; grandparents of Tucson, Gladys Goodhart and Don and Kathy Norgard; great-grandmother, Mae Kessl; and many loving uncles, aunts and cousins. Graveside Services Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.
