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MARTZ, Louise Reichling, 94, of Tucson, passed away July 28, 1995. Born May 29, 1901 in Whittier, CA. Preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Martz and their son, Bill. Survived by daughter, Betty and son-in-law Roy Quinn of Tucson; granddaughter, Leslie McCormick; grandsons, Richard and Roy, his wife Keen; seven great-grandchildren, Sean, Shea, Kathryn, Meghan, Molly, Kirsten, Carolyn and her dear friend and care giver Martha Perez. Louise was born in Whittier, CA. Louise spent her childhood on her family's English Walnut Ranch. She completed two years at USC, commuting by street car every day until she met her husband. They moved to Tucson in 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Martz celebrated 53 years of marriage. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 2, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be a short service at Brings Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services at Rose Hill, Whittier, CA. Mrs. Martz will be laid to rest beside her husband and son. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Nana was very special and will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends.
POLEN, Beatrice, 86, of Tucson, passed away July 14, 1995. Survived by son, Douglas E. (Patricia) Polen of Bellevue, WA; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Harry Polen on May 24, 1990. Mrs. Polen had resided in Tucson since 1935. Memorial services Friday 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rev. Edward L. Eddy officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
SCOTT, Ruby A., 79, of Sierra Vista, died July 30, 1995 at her residence. She had been a resident of Arizona for 43 years. Mrs. Scott was born January 9, 1916 in Bloomington, IN to Floyd and Belle (Fleener) Goodman. She and her husband moved to Tucson in 1952 from Indianapolis, IN and they both were employed for Hughes Aircraft. Ruby and Emmett retired in 1974 and traveled throughout the United States. She is survived by her husband, Emmett E. Scott of Sierra Vista; two sons, Dexter Scott of Wilcox, AZ and Stephen Scott of Sierra Vista; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David E. Scott in 1988. Funeral Services will be later this week at the Allen Funeral Home, 3000 East 3rd Street Bloomington, IN (317) 336-4270. Arrangements are by the Hatfield Funeral Home, Inc., 830 S. Hwy. 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636.
STUMBO, Velva M., 85 of Tucson, died July 31, 1995. Mother of Thelma V. Allen of Baltimore, MD, Shirley A. McBride of Columbus, OH, Wilma F. Ferry and Sararose LaFlame, both of Tucson, Jerry L. Stumbo of Houston, TX, Barbara J. Foster of El Segundo, CA; 18 grandchildren, many great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, August 3, 1995 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Philip Koelpin and John Kuske of Redeemer Lutheran Church officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave (888-1111).
TRAUSCH, Stephen J., 77, of Tucson, passed away July 31, 1995. He is survived by his significant other Barbara Clark; children, Michele Simpson and Stephen M. Trausch; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; brother, Kenny; and two sisters, Maryann and Irene. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995 at Hudgels SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan. Cryptside Service will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 1995 at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation.
ALPERT, Samuel H., died July 28, 1995 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Ethyle; step-son, Kenneth Bear of NJ; three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Natives of Connecticut, he and his wife have been residents of Tucson since 1978. Sam graduated from New York University with a degree in Business Administration and for many years owned a hardware and lumber establishment in White Plains, NY. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
APPEL, Mary J., 75, died July 30, 1995. Born July 31, 1919. Mass for the burial of the dead will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2 at St. Pius X Church, 7651 E. Pima, to remember the life of Mary J. Appel. Mary moved from Minnesota to the west coast, where she worked in assembly of aircraft for WWII. After the war she worked for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area for Pacific Intermountain Express as an accountant. Upon retirement she moved to Tucson where she enjoyed bowling, needlework, travel and participation in St. Pius X. Mary is survived by her twin sister, Martha Lester of Mill Valley, WA; and by seven nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1st at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BERNARD, Patricia Ann, 33 years old of Zion, IL., passed away Wednesday, July 26, 1995. She is survived by her mother, Ernestine Wilder of Tucson; father, Lorence Wilder of Tucson; brother, Lorence Wilder Jr. of Tucson; sister, Tresia Sheppard of Air Force Base Luke Field, AZ; and cousin, Wanda Tharp of CA. Patricia lived in Illinois for the past nine years and was employed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. She graduated from Pueblo High School. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 3, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Temple Baptist. Rev. D. Grady Scott will be officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, August 2, 1995 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.
BURTON, Bea, 73, of Tucson, died July 30, 1995. Survived by daughter, Sharon Statlin of Tucson; grandchildren, Christopher, Kimberley and Courtney Clarke. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 2nd at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee. Donations may be made to Arizona Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson 85716 or the American Cancer Society, Arizona Division, Inc. Southern Region, P.O. Box 13126, Tucson 85732.
CATCHINGS, Mary K., 85, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 1995. Mary was born in Tombstone, AZ., to William 'Pink' Murray and Cora Sayre Murray. Like Tombstone, Mary was 'Too Tough to Die' and fought hard to stay with all those who loved her so very much. She loved her family, the tradition of the southwest and her dogs Pee Wee and Pepper. It is difficult to bid goodbye to her, but we know she finally has the rest she deserves and all those who loved her will try to find comfort in this. She was a gracious lady and a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sons, James J. Catchings of Tucson, William T. Catchings of Phoenix and her daughters, Patricia Callas and Mrs. Pauline Redondo of Tucson, and Mrs. Stephanie Ford, Mrs. Leota Damiani and Mrs. Joanne Knight of Phoenix. Also surviving her are 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Sweet dreams Mary. We all loved you so much. Visitation will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), August 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2nd, followed by burial at East Lawn Cemetery. Local arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
FARRIS, Edwin Riley, 57, former resident of Catalina, AZ, died July 28, 1995 in Oaxaca, Oax., Mexico. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Ethel Farris. Survived by wife, Kathryn; sons, Scott (Cathy), Catalina, AZ, Kelly (Tracy), Milwaukee, WI; daughter, Anne (Daven) Hatfield; and eight grandchildren. Served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 30 years. Translated the New Testament for Yosondua Mixtec people of Oaxaca. Currently was Associate Director of SIL, Mexico. Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3 at SIL Center, 16131 N. Vernon, Catalina, AZ. Burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.
HUFF, Alma 85, of Tucson, passed away July 30, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ben E. Huff, children, Annie Mae Huff and Nick Huff. Survived by daughters, Nannie (John) White, Jeanetta (Terry) Dodd; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; four God children and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 2, 1995 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1019 E. 31st. Funeral Service will start at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Grady Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements HEATHER MORTUARY.
MARTZ, Louise Reichling, 94, of Tucson, passed away July 28, 1995. Born May 29, 1901 in Whittier, CA. Preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Martz and their son, Bill. Survived by daughter, Betty and son-in-law Roy Quinn of Tucson; granddaughter, Leslie McCormick; grandsons, Richard and Roy, his wife Keen; seven great-grandchildren, Sean, Shea, Kathryn, Meghan, Molly, Kirsten, Carolyn and her dear friend and care giver Martha Perez. Louise was born in Whittier, CA. Louise spent her childhood on her family's English Walnut Ranch. She completed two years at USC, commuting by street car every day until she met her husband. They moved to Tucson in 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Martz celebrated 53 years of marriage. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 2, at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be a short service at Brings Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services at Rose Hill, Whittier, CA. Mrs. Martz will be laid to rest beside her husband and son. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Nana was very special and will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends.
MCWILLIAMS, Bob B., 69, of Jefferson City, MO, died Thursday, July 27, 1995 at home. He was a longtime resident of Tucson, having first been stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB in the 1950's. He acquired a Bachelor's and Master's degree through the U of A. He was a representative for NCR and later a teacher for TUSD. He is survived by son, Robert C. of Pasadena, CA; daughter, Julie K. (Michael) Hudson of Tucson, daughter, Robin S. McWilliams of Seattle, WA; and grandchildren, Andy and Penny Litten of Tucson. Memorial Service at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Wednesday, August 2 at 6:00 p.m.
MONTOYA, Carmen D., 60, of Tucson, passed away July 29, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest Montoya and parents, Ramon and Carmen Daniels. Survived by daughters, Rosalie (Ray Jacques Jr.) Montoya, Patricia (Jose Coronado) Coronado and Michelle (Juan Elenes) Montoya; sons, Ernest (Angie Flores) Montoya Jr. and Richard (Deborah Mitchell) Montoya; sisters, Frances Valenzuela and Alice (Arturo) Daniels; brothers, Ramon Daniels and Fred (Pamela) 'Special Sister-In-Law' Daniels; niece, Donna (Martin) Miranda. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many sister and brother-in-laws. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 1995 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica's Church. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SHERIDAN, Charles J., 73, died July 23, 1995. Beloved husband of the late Jayn E. Sheridan; devoted father of Kim, Jay, Terry and Tracy Sheridan; also survived by 12 grandchildren; and many friends. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 19, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, 6312 Kennedy Ave., Cincinnati, OH. Sympathy may be expressed by memorial contributions to the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering Building Fund, c/o John Gall, 2150 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, 45206 or to Hospice. Arrangements by Vorhis Funeral Home, Norwood, OH
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SLOSSER, Paul Jason, M.D., died July 29, 1995 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty; and by three sisters; seven children; and eight grandchildren. Residing in Tucson, his children include, Paul D. Slosser (wife Sally), Jane Slosser, Philip Slosser (wife Robin), Gretchen Slosser, and John Slosser; daughter, Carole Sullivan lives in Yuma; and son, Robin (wife Cindy) in Page. Dr. Slosser's sisters are Virginia Starbuck of FL, Helen Benedict of OH and Elizabeth Gayman of NC. Dr. Slosser graduated from Western Reserve Medical School. His medical career spanned over 35 years and included service in World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam as a volunteer civilian physician. Dr. Slosser will be remembered for his passion in the pursuit of knowledge, his sensitivity and compassion for others, his insatiable appetite for travel and adventure, for his fun loving spirit, and for his dedication to his family. Family members request that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the University of Arizona Medical School for cancer research. Private services for family members will be held August 1st.
TATMAN, Leland, 74, died July 28, 1995. Survivors include wife, Marojean of Tucson; son, Donovan (Terry) Tatman of Tucson; sisters, Maybelle Pierce and Joann Roach of London, OH; grandsons, Joshua and Kyle Tatman of Tucson. Mr. and Mrs. Tatman were married January 23, 1942 and have resided in AZ since 1943. He was a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines and Citizen Auto Stage for over 40 years. Mr. and Mrs. Tatman were founders and members of the Tucson Messenger Gospel Group in 1968. The group is still together. Mr. Tatman passed away in Vinita, OK., while on tour with the group. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Memorial Services will be at Monte Vista Christian Union Church, 1140 E. Roger Rd., 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 1995 with Pastor James Campau officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Tucson Messenger Tape Ministry in care of Monte Vista Christian Union Church, 1140 E. Roger Rd., Tucson, 85719. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
TENNYSON, R.D., 75 years old, died Friday, July 28, 1995. He is survived by daughter, Sonja Green of Wickenburg, AZ; daughter, Sandra (Jim) Deaugustino of CA; daughter, Lori (Wayne) Young of AL; daughter, Leora Durand; daughter, Rachel (Rodney) Tennyson Wills; son, Reggie Tennyson; son Preston Jeorge Tennyson; daughter, Effie Tennyson; son, William Tennyson; daughter, Casie Tennyson, all of Tucson, AZ. Mr. Tennyson worked for the Railroad. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 1, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 1995 at South Lawn.
