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RUBIN, Leonard, 68, of Tucson, passed away December 20, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; children, Deborah Berkowitz of Glendale, AZ, Isaac Berkowitz of Tucson and Naomi Berkowitz of New York City; grandchildren, Ken, Ellie and Leah Kumayama; brothers, Sherwood and Raymond; sisters, Beverly and Florence. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), with interment to follow at the B’nai Brith Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leonard’s name should be made to the American Heart Association.
WAITE, Leslie Marlyn, SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE, 50, will be deeply missed this Christmas by his wife, Connie; son, Michael (Robin) Waite; grandson, “Best Buddy’ Boone Joseph Waite; daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Autz; granddaughter, “Precious Little Punkin’ Kathleen Constance Autz and her sister due in March ’96, Laura Autz and Cinnamon, Smokey and Gizmo who were there through it all. Les won his battle with esophogeal cancer on December 19, 1995. Diagnosed February, 1994 given four months – two years, he made up his mind to survive and fight for his life one day at a time, which he did for almost 23 months. To all of you facing a serious illness Les wanted to make his feelings known, to reach out to you now and maybe somehow help you in your battle. Les was living proof of what a positive attitude, faith, prayers and love can accomplish. A remarkable human being, courageous and strong he led his family through the last 22 months. Praying for his strength each day and counting his blessings including every second he could spend with his beloved grandchildren, Kathleen and Boone, cherishing those moments, making memories for them, as they only had their “Papa’ a few precious years. The drugs were powerful, chemo almost monthly, sometimes continuously for days and weeks at a time. They brought side effects and setbacks, but most important they brought time to be shared with family and friends. Working a job he loved, playing golf, hunting, fishing, racing and rebuilding cars through it all, Les set no limits – only goals and he achieved them all. Every day brought a new challenge, he had the courage to accept it, conquer it and move on. Les’ legacy to you is to love and cherish your family, call on your friends, have confidence in you physicians and team of medical care providers, and reach out to the Lord. You will feel a loving embrace of energy around you and filled with that support and the strength of love, your battle will be easier. Rely on that inner strength as it will become more important than your physical strength. After your goals are accomplished, you have tied up loose ends, your words have been said, hugs and kisses given freely, your business is finished. The love is there and you are filled with peace; you will know in your heart your time has come, your battle has been WON. In the end, like Les, you may look back on the days of your disease and actually consider them a blessing. Take time to right the wrongs, show your love for others and get re-acquainted with God. That time is a privilege denied to many. Les was preceded in death by his mother, Verona. He is survived by a large family in Tucson; his father, Marlyn Waite, JoAnn (Dave) Bailey, Bonnie Moreno, Sharon (Rick) Fields, Gary (Charlotte) Waite, Jack and Shirley Drake, Joyce Drake, Nancy (Randy) Richie, Jack (Lisa) Drake, Jr. (St. Louis); 11 nieces and four nephews. Also remembered by hundreds of friends mostly from ASARCO Mission Unit, where he worked over half his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leslie Waite Memorial Fund for Youth Programs at Calvary Chapel, 5170 S. Julian Dr., Tucson, 85706. A celebration of Les’ life will be held Friday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel. A dessert pot luck and reception will be immediately following at the church. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
WATSON, Edward H., 82, formerly of Buffalo, NY, died December 19, 1995 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, of 57 years; his three children, Ellen Jane Watson of Surrey, B.C., Susan L. Watson of Corvallis, OR and Edward H. Watson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Jessie Sorensen of Portland, OR, Melissa, Jeremiah and Elizabeth Watson, of Alpharetta, GA. One brother predeceased him, Robert St. John Watson of Kenmore, NY. His surviving brothers are, Stewart Watson of East Amherst, NY and William L. Watson of Del Rey, FL and brother-in-law, Leo V. Ronila of Glen Elyn, IL. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Kenmore, NY. For those who wish to can give a memorial contribution to Parkinson’s Disease Association of America, 1630 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, 85719 or to Gateway Methodist Home, 6350 Main St., Williamsville, NY, 14221.
WILDER, Judith Carlock, died December 18, 1995 at the age of 85. She was born in Globe, Territory of Arizona, on June 18, 1910, and was a lifelong resident of Arizona. Judith is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law William F. and Liisa Wilder of Phoenix, John C. and Nicea Wilder and Joseph C. and Margaret Wilder of Tucson; by her son-in-law Jerry Giolitto of South Bend, Indiana; by her grandchildren Rebecca (Joey) Files and Andrew Wilder of Phoenix, Elizabeth Honor Wilder of Tucson, and James, Marianne, and Joseph Giolitto; and by her brothers John K. Carlock (Hallie) of Vernon, AZ and Washington, D.C., George Read Carlock (Wanda) of Phoenix, and sister-in-law Myra Carlock of Phoenix and Vernon, AZ; and by her niece and nephew Judy Carlock Behlau and Frank Behlau of Tucson. Judith was predeceased by her husband Carleton S. Wilder, her daughter Judith Mary Giolitto, and her brother Robert H. Carlock.
Judith graduated from the University of Arizona in 1934 with a bachelor’s degree in English. In 1935, she married Carleton S. Wilder, a fellow student at the University. Their wedding was held in the Pinal Mountains, near Globe. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1985. An accomplished amateur botanist, Judith had extensive knowledge of and love for native desert plants. She worked as an assistant to Dr. Paul Martin at the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill from 1960 to 1964, and returned to Tumamoc Hill in 1968, where she worked for 16 years as a research assistant to Dr. Gerhard W. Kremp, retiring in 1984.
Judith published a well-known local history of the Tumamoc Hill research station in the Journal of Arizona History. She also published a number of articles on native plants in scientific journals. Judith and Carleton published the first scientific observation in 1939 of the “nurse plant’ relationship between palo verde trees and young saguaros.
She was a Territorial Member of the Arizona Historical Society, and was honored as a Territorial Citizen of Arizona at Tucson’s 75th year of Statehood celebration in 1987. She loved to hike, and participated actively for years in the Southern Arizona Hiking Club. She was a member of the Native Plant Society and Tucson Botanical Gardens. She was a long-time resident of the Sam Hughes neighborhood and a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 1995 at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 East Adams, Tucson, the Reverend Gordon McBride officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or to the Arizona Historical Society. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 South Scott Avenue.
COLBERT, Donna Lindberg, of Tucson and formerly Minneapolis died after a six-week illness on December 14, 1995. Donna was born on December 12, 1928, in Drayton, ND, to Anna Bjorsness and Carl Lindberg. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in English literature. She married Robert William Colbert on August 19, 1950, in Grand Forks, ND.
Her enduring legacy will be the leadership she provided her family and community. The surviving family includes her husband; five children, Jan of Columbia, MO, Rob and Brad of Minneapolis, Julie of Los Angeles, and Alison of Austin TX; four grandchildren, Emily, Jessica, Robert and Madeline; two daughters-in-law, Mary Poppert Colbert and Sandy Parnell; two sisters, Elaine Bradham of Lancaster, CA, and Irma Hendrickson of Garden Grove, CA; one brother, Harry Lindberg of Madison, WI.
From 1984-1991, she was the executive director of Las Familias, an agency that treats abused children and adults. She also worked with the Assistance League Homemakers Philanthropic Committee and the Manor Nursing Home. In Minneapolis, where she lived from 1952-1983, she was the executive director of CEC South, a school for pregnant teenagers. She worked with the Minneapolis Foster Care Program and Catholic Charities.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Las Familias, 3618 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85716.
A memorial Mass will be offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road, Tucson, Arizona at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16.
FELIX, Ramona M., 72, died December 13, 1995. Mother of, Gloria Cortez, Fred (Martha) Felix, Pauline (Tom) Garcia, Frank (Maria) Felix, Yolanda (Dan) Chavez, Antonio (Alicia) Felix, David Felix, and Ron (Monica) Felix; sister of, Connie Aros, Mary Lou Galvan, Ofelia Miranda, Frank, Jose and George Mesa; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 18 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call form 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott
FLOYD, Anita (Peggy) died December 13, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Harrison (Red) Floyd. Survived by her sister, Willa Vee Winthers; son, Allen Cole; daughters, Mary Spilsbury and Anita (George) Kronsbein; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. No services are planned. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 17, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. Please call the house for directions. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial donation to The Hospice Fund care of TMC Foundation, 5301 E. Grant Rd, Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KRUEGER, Elizabeth Land (Betty) 75, of Tucson died Wednesday, December 13, 1995. She was married to Leopold L. Krueger who died in 1985. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Lewis and Paula K. Starkey; three grandchildren, Kimberly Starkey, Ann Eve Lewis Temaat and Bret Lewis. Mrs. Krueger was born in Tucson, October 30, 1920. Daughter of Helen and Webster Land; granddaughter of Judge John Campbell a territorial judge in Arizona. Mrs. Krueger was very active in community organizations including past president of the Tucson Junior League, chairman of St. Luke’s In The Desert Board of Visitors, The Republican Party and Delta Gamma Alumni. Rememberances may be contributed to Arizona Guide Dogs for The Blind. Mass will be offered at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7651 E. Pima with interment at TMP East Lawn. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LIFRIERI, Teresa M., 71, of Tucson died December 12, 1995. Wife of Robert M. of Tucson; mother of Teri L. Ehmke of Tucson, Nick W. Van Der Schaaf of Tucson, Tina M. Liebertz of Ulster Park, NY, John C. Van Der Schaaf of Boynton Beach, FL; five grandchildren; sister of, Jack Richner, Ann Volkner, Fran George, Trudy Roach and Sally Koeppel, all of New York. Mrs. Lifrieri was lab employee at Tucson Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave (888-1111) Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
MOHR, Lola M., 79, dear wife and mother, went “Home’ to be with “The Lord’ on December 8, 1995. She is survived by husband, Bela B. Mohr; two sons, Paul (Judy), Jon (Luanne) Mohr; daughter, Sandra (John) Carnes; two sisters, Ethyl Stout and Bonnie Lou Berry; ten grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday, December 16, 1995 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
PARKER, James Neal, Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mr. Parker died of Lung Cancer at home last Saturday, December 9, 1995 at the age of 67. He was born in Cincinnati May 9, 1928 to a family of eight children. He left home to serve as an airplane mechanic at the end of WWII. Upon returning to the states he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1953. He moved to Tucson in 1957 and served as a pharmacists for St. Mary’s Hospital. It was his childhood dream to own his own drugstore, which became a reality in 1968. He operated Swan Drug Store with his late wife, Pat Parker from 1968 until it closed in 1982. He was a founding member of United Drug Stores, a coalition of independently owned drug stores dedicated to customer service. He is well remembered for his compassion and consideration by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat Parker and his sister, Mabel Schmid. He is survived by his six brothers, Ray, Alvin, Martin, Gene, Don and Melvin; his five children, James L. (Barbara) Hartley, Lee Anne (Tom Nevers) Hartley, James N. (Laura Cannova) Parker II of Denver, Brenda Esquibel (Jeanette Miller) and Martha (Jay Quiros); his five grandchildren, Michelle, Misty, Shawnette, Gus and Cory. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16th at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Rd. It is requested by the family that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd. Tucson, 85745. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
PECK, Janet Arlene, 52, died December 12, 1995. She is survived by her soulmate Richard M. Pope; her children, Paul Peck, Tina Harviston and Donna Kitchen; and her grandchildren Darrell, Dennis, Tammy, Tracy, and Amanda. There will be a gathering of friends and family at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 1995 at 700 W. River Rd., Lot G. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
REECE, Harold 78, of Tucson died December 13, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Myrtle Marie; children, Judy (Jim) Stewart, David (Carol) Reece; grandchildren, Mark Powell, Jeff Powell, Lainey (Steve) Carlson, Julie Mc Nulty, Shelley Reese, and Kristi Reece; two great grandchildren, Adam Carlson and Tyler Carlson; brother, Lawrence Reece and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother, Carl Reece and Sister Ruth Dingman. Mr. Reece was a member of Iron Works Local # 44 in Cincinnati, OH and bowled on Seniors Leagues here in Tucson. Family services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SPOFFORD, Walter R., of Ranch-Aguila, Portal, Arizona, died Sunday morning December 3, 1995 at the Southeastern Medical Center in Douglas, Arizona. Dr. Spofford was born November 25, 1908 to George R. and Mildred Peck Spofford, in Hackensack, NJ, where his father was working temporarily. He grew up in Hopkinton, Hudson and Berlin, MA. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in 1931 and his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1938. He served in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the first National Ski Patrol during the 1930s. Several years were spent in teaching at Cornell Medical School in New York City, after which he moved to Nashville, TN where he was on the faculty of Vanderbilt University. While in Nashville, he was active in the Audubon Society and served on the board of the Children’s Museum. In the late 1940s, he and his family moved to Fayetteville, N.Y. where he taught Neuroanatomy and Gross Anatomy at the Upstate Medical Center of the State University of New York, at Syracuse, retiring as Associate Professor. He was a founding member of both the Syracuse Chapter of the Audubon Society and the Onondaga Ski Club. He was married in 1936 to Mary McClintock, and they had five children. He was divorced in 1964 and married Sally Foresman Hoyt. Dr. Spofford continued to teach at Syracuse, while he and Sally lived in Etna, NY until soon after his retirement in 1970. In 1972 they acquired a second home in Portal, Az, but returned most summers to Central New York State. In Etna, they contributed land to the Finger Lakes Land Trust to establish the Etna Preserve. In Portal, they helped establish the Portal Preserve of the Nature Conservancy, and their yard has been open to thousands of birders and other nature lovers each year. Dr. Spofford was an active falconer until the 1960s, when, because of the decline in raptor populations he gave it up and participated actively in raptor conservation. His particular interest was the Golden Eagle and he was known for his work in surveying the remnant population of this specles in northeastern North America. He was chiefly responsible for obtaining federal protection for the Golden Eagle in 1962. He is survived, beside his wife Sally, by his five children, Margery (Peggy) of Trumansburg, NY, Walter R., Jr. and wife, Kaye, of Bedford, MA, Kathleen (Katie) and husband, Mynderse, Woodruff of Waitsfield, VT, Roger M. of Portal, and Elizabeth (Betsy) and husband, David, Ward of St. Regis Falls, NY, Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George R. Jr. and Doris of Carrollton, MO and several nieces and cousins. He was a member of many scientific organizations and published a number of papers in scientific journals. There was a short memorial service at the Paradise, Arizona Cemetery, December 7, 1995 at 11:00 a.m., sorry for the Tucson residents who were not notified in time to attend. Memorial gifts may be made to Portal Rescue, Inc., Portal AZ 85632 or Tucson Nature Conservancy, 300 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705 marked for the Portal Preserve, or the Finger Lakes Land Trust, 121 E. Buffalo St., Ithaca, New York, marked for the Etna Preserve.
ACEDO, Hector (Tito) R., 62, passed away December 13, 1995. Survived by wife, Julia Acedo; daughters, Sandra Lee Acedo; son, Hector S. (Monica) Acedo; sister, Delia; brothers, Frank Acedo, Richard Acedo and Rudy Acedo; six grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 1995 TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
