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ALLER, Dr. Alvin R., born September 5, 1906 in S.W. Kansas near Johnson, to Will and Loma Aller, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 in Nampa, ID.
Beginning as a cowboy, he received a B.A. in biology from Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS and an M.S. in biology from Kansas State U. Marrying Florence Snowbarger in 1930, Alvin was Vice President, then Acting President of Bresee College in Hutchinson, KS before moving to Nampa, ID to teach history, biology and pilot training at Northwest Nazarene College (NNC) from 1936 to 1942. Appointed an officer in the Naval Air Force in 1942, he taught navigation on bases in Washington State, Indiana, and Florida. Leaving the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 1946, he obtained his Ph.D in Botany from Oregon State University in 1949.
Returning to NNC as Chair of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics and Professor of Biology, he was a founder and officer of the Idaho Academy of Sciences, and a (summer) Ranger Naturalist at Glacier National Park.
From 1958 till his retirement in 1972 Alvin was a Botany Professor at the University of Idaho where he was a leader at the Campus Christian Center and founder/sponsor of Bresee Fellowship. He gave the Layman’s Challenge at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in 1972.
From 1980 to 1985 the Aller’s lived in Tucson to be near their grandchildren, Jay and Joyce. Alvin was active at the Oro Valley Nazarene Church as a Kennedy Personal Evangelism trainer. Returning to Nampa in 1985, he established the NNC Arboretum. Florence died in 1993, the year Alvin published his autobiography, “From Kansas Cowpuncher to University Professor: One Pilgrim’s Progress.’ Author of a dozen published professional papers and elected to American Men of Science, Gamma Sigma Delta, Leaders in American Science, Phi Delta Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma XI, he was also a member/officer of the Lion’s Club for 30 years. But Alvin will be remembered more than anything as a man who had experienced God’s Love, and lived his life in love for, and giving to his Lord, and to others.
Alvin is survived by his brother, Earl of Spokane; his son, Wayne of Granada Hills, CA; and by grandchildren, Jay of Pasadena, CA and Joyce of Denver, CO.
The funeral will take place on December 9 in Nampa. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Alvin R. Aller Biology Scholarship Fund, % NNC, Nampa, ID 83686.
Arrangements by Alsip Funeral Home, Nampa, ID.
ATKINSON, Eileen Marie (Hermes), 78, was received into eternal glory with Christ on December 4, 1995. She was widowed in 1983, preceded in death by her loving husband, Terrence Atkinson. She is survived by her daughter, Candace McDougal and son-in-law, Dennis McDougal of Overland Park, KS. Also her daughter, Keith Ann Atkinson of Albuquerque, NM. She was “Granny’ to four grandchildren, Amy, Marc, Sara and Teresa. She was “Aunt Eileen’ to ten nieces and nephews. Her brother, L.P. Hermes, and his wife, Jane, reside in Tucson. A sister-in-law, June Hermes lives in Findlay, OH. Though born in Chicago, she spent the next 20 years in El Paso, TX. She has made Tucson her home since 1937. She was active in the Tucson community which she loved, dedicating much of her time to volunteering. Some special interests included Literacy Volunteers of America and serving with several local hospital auxiliaries. She was a past president of the U of A Newman sustaining board. Her giving spirit will be missed. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral. However, family and friends will be welcomed at a memorial service in her honor. This will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
BITSKO, Anna, 94, died December 7, 1995. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew. Beloved mother of John (Helen) Bell and Ethel Dunscombe; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL with Rosary recited at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 11 at St. Joseph’s Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity will be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CLARK, Ann N., 99, of Tucson, passed away December 6, 1995. She was born December 5, 1896 in Las Vegas, NM. She is survived by grandson, Patrick Clark of Bridgewater, NJ; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Clark was a teacher and author. She was awarded the Newbury Award for children’s literature as well as the Regina Award bestowed by the Catholic Church. Mrs. Clark worked throughout Latin America as an educational advisor, and was a career teacher with the Indian Service. Visitation will be held Friday, December 8 at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery where interment will follow. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
EDWARDS, John Charles, passed on to be with our Lord, December 6, 1995. He was born in Sherman, TX on April 28, 1943. Loving husband to Ginger; father of Bill, Jerry, Jeff, Shauna and Dena; grandfather to Stephanie, all of Tucson; son of Hattie Edwards of Globe. John was a graduate of Globe High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Eastern Arizona College and received his masters degree at NAU. He began his teaching career by setting up the Automotive Technology Program at Amphitheater High School. His program won many awards and he touched the hearts and lives of many young people. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Graveside Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 1995 at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Amphi Panther Pride.
FISCHER, Elmer M., 86, died December 6, 1995. Survived by wife of 56 years, Loretta M. of Tucson; father of Ronald L. Fischer of Austin, TX, Ruth Crawford of Tempe, AZ, Dennis C. Fischer of Morristown, TN and Timothy Fischer of Medford, OR; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; also survived by four brothers and two sisters. Elmer worked as an electrical lineman with IDEW 769. He was a member of T.O.T.S. Old Timers Baseball team. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 11, 1995 at SS Peter and Paul Church at 12:00 noon with burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
LANGE, Peter Saunders, CDR USN (Ret), 56, of Tucson, passed away on November 28, 1995. Pete grew up in Tucson attending Roskruge JHS (where he met Sue Fuller who later became his wife), Tucson HS, and UA (Class of `61). He served 21 years active duty, primarily in the Western Pacific. He retired in 1982 and became active in community service projects in Prince William County, VA. He and Sue moved back to Tucson in January of this year to be closer to family and the Tucson Community that they had enjoyed so much in their youth. He is survived by his wife, Sue Fuller Lange, of Tucson; children, Julie Lange of Centreville, VA and Brett Lange of New York City; brothers, Michael Lange of Tucson, Robert Lange of Washington D.C., Tom Lange of Colorado Springs, and Steve Lange of Houston; and sisters, Gretchen Collins of Stonington, CT and Theresa Topic of Peterborough, Ont, Canada. He died unexpectedly and without suffering and is dearly missed. Family suggest donations to charity of choice or ACTS (Action in the Community Through Service), P.O. Box 74, Dumfries, VA 22026.
MATTHEWS, Naoma A., 62, of Tucson, passed away December 7, 1995. Survived by husband, Elmo Lee Matthews; son, Keith Tucker of CA; daughters, Eris Harper and Terry Caylor, both of OR; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Saturday 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Assoc. Pastor Gary Shrader of Casas Adobes Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call Saturday one hour prior to service time EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
PICKETT, James J., 77, of Tucson, died December 6, 1995. He was a life time member of the Knights of Columbus and a Silver Beaver Award winner with the Boy Scouts of America. Father of William F. (Barbara) Pickett, Charles G. Pickett and Thomas E. (Liz) Pickett, all of Tucson; and one-grandchild, Jennifer Lynn Pickett. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 9, 1995 at Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, December 8, 1995 between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 5:30 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
STROKES, George T. Jr., age 46, of Tucson, formerly of Willoughby, OH. Beloved son of George T. Sr. and the late Nancy; dear brother of Mrs. Al (Kathy A.) Lobato, Nancie E. Martin, Thomas M. (Nancy) and John P. (Susan). Funeral Mass 12 Noon Monday, December 11 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9920 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord Twp., OH. The family will receive friends at the Brunner, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060, Sunday December 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH.
WLOCH, Stanley F., 81, of Tucson, died December 6, 1995. He was a member of the Veterans Stamp Club, a church usher and member of the Arizona Polish Club. Husband of Matilda P. of Tucson; father of Frances A. Kunianski, Patty Abbo, Christine Mlecki and Frank Wloch, all of MI and Barbara Wloch of Tucson; 11 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 11, 1995 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with burial to follow in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, December 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 5:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
ATKINSON, Eileen Marie (Hermes), 78, was received into eternal glory with Christ on December 4, 1995. She was widowed in 1983, preceded in death by her loving husband, Terrence Atkinson. She is survived by her daughter, Candace McDougal and son-in-law, Dennis McDougal of Overland Park, KS. Also her daughter, Keith Ann Atkinson of Albuquerque, NM. She was “Granny’ to four grandchildren, Amy, Marc, Sara and Teresa. She was “Aunt Eileen’ to ten nieces and nephews. Her brother, L.P. Hermes, and his wife, Jane, reside in Tucson. A sister-in-law, June Hermes lives in Findlay, OH. Though born in Chicago, she spent the next 20 years in El Paso, TX. She has made Tucson her home since 1937. She was active in the Tucson community which she loved, dedicating much of her time to volunteering. Some special interests included Literacy Volunteers of America and serving with several local hospital auxiliaries. She was a past president of the U of A Newman sustaining board. Her giving spirit will be missed. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral. However, family and friends will be welcomed at a memorial service in her honor. This will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
BENNER, Keith Charles, age 28, passed away December 3, 1995 in Tucson. Born January 2, 1967 in Quakertown, PA. Keith was part owner of the “Taking Care of Business’ bar in Tucson and worked for Tucson Plumbing. He is survived by his mother, Sarah K. Benner; brothers, Joseph, Larry, Jeff, Robert and Richard Benner; six grandchildren also survive. The funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rev. Dan Schaller of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m.
EVANS, Doris F., 79 years old, passed away on Monday, December 4, 1995. She was a Tucson resident for 35 years. Husband, Robert D. Evans preceded her in death. Survived by daughter, Susan (Jim) Grasham of Tucson; son, Robert K. (Terri) Evans of FL; daughter, Jill E. Evans of Sierra Vista, AZ; daughter, Beth Barry of CA; six grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at St. Ambrose on Friday, December 8, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. Burial at South Lawn Cemetery.
GALLAGHER, Hugh Joseph, 80, died at home on December 1, 1995 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Gallagher and granddaughter, Tracy Lou Stai. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet; son, Patrick (Dawn) Gallagher and children, Nathan and Chelsea; daughters, Donna Mobley and children Kristen and Rachel, Loretta (Vince) Allen and children Laura and Cristi Romig, Maureen (Rick) Peters and children Matthew and Sarah, Elizabeth Gallagher and daughter Slobhan, Trudi Browning, Karen’s children, Hugh D. (Karen) Schrank and Tricia (John) Mendoza; five great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Gallagher of Santa Barbara, CA and many loving relatives and friends. He was born October 21, 1915 in Tovey, IL to Frank and Kate Gallagher. As a young man he worked in the coal mines in Kincaid, IL. In 1940 he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine Service, graduating from Dobey School of Navigation in San Francisco, CA. He was discharged from the service in 1945 and moved to Tucson. He operated Gallagher Plumbing and Sewer Service and Gallagher’s Trailer Court on North First Avenue. He also operated the Hitching Post Tavern on North Stone Avenue. Hugh was a member of the American Legion Post #0905 in Kincaid, IL, the Elk’s Lodge BPO 385 in Tucson and past President of North First Avenue Property Owners Association. Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. Saturday the 9th of December at Santa Catalina Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Donations in Hugh’s memory may be made to Santa Catalina Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Road. The family extends a special thanks to members of Community Hospice.
HACKE, Gene Arthur, 67, died Monday, December 4, 1995. Born August 23, 1928 in Pella, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anita C. Hacke; children, Pati (Rick) Cook, Kathryn (Jeff) Nordensson, Susan (Joe) Elo and Bryan (Sherri) Hacke; also grandchildren, Christopher and Timothy Nordensson, Erin Loveland, Eric and Elaine Elo, Jessica, April, Jamie and Aaron Hacke; also survived by brother, James Hacke, Jr. of Griffin, GA; and sister, Winifred Bliss of Arlington, TX. Gene was an Army Veteran and retired special education teacher from the Sunnyside School District. He was an active square dancer for many years in Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Special Education Program, Santa Rosa Ranch School, HCO #4, Box 7570, Tucson, AZ 85735. An informal Memorial gathering will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 1995 at Enchanted Hills Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3020 S. Mission Road. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
HOLLAND, Arnold “Jack’, 84, of Tucson, died December 5, 1995. Born October 25, 1911 in Dickens, TX. He was a U.S.M.C. Veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles, CA. Survived by wife, Elta K. Holland of Tucson. Memorial Service Friday, 10:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association in memory of Arnold Holland.
