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PRECIADO, Rosario Ravago an 82 year resident of Tucson, passed away November 27, 1995. Born May 7, 1913 in Douglas, AZ. She was known as the “Storybook Grandma.’ Survived by her daughters, Carmen Cardiel, Mary Lou Escobar, Josie P. (Joe) Donley, Sylvia (Reynaldo) Martinez; son, Robert (Irene) Preciado; son-grandson, Danny Orduno; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her only surviving brother, Johnny Ravago. Visitation will be held Friday December 1, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Rev. Robert Preciado officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
SPAETH, Alta Mae, passed away November 26, 1995. She is survived by husband, Paul T. Spaeth of Tucson; son, William E. Guinter of Benson; grandsons, Lawrence Guinter of Huachuca City, AZ, Gary Guinter of Baltimore, MD, Terry Guinter of Benson, AZ; great grandchildren, Chris Guinter, Beth Guinter, both of Tucson, Nicole Guinter of Baltimore, MD, Weston Guinter of Benson, AZ; sisters, Mary Derr of Woolrich, PA, Ruth Reeder, Lula Reeder and Lois Fogleman, all of PA. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 1995 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Lew Runion officiating. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to St. Pauls United Methodist Memorial Fund, 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
WILKERSON, June V., 76 years old, died Sunday November 26, 1995. She was a lifelong resident of Arizona, born in Tombstone. Graduated from Nogales High School; worked as a nurse at Pima County Hospital. No visitation. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 1995 at SOUTH LAWN CEMETERY.
WILLIAMS, Herbert, (Chief) G., born August 10, 1931, passed away November 25, 1995. Survived by wife, Patricia Williams; children, Patricia Price, Dawn Hansen, Herbert Williams Jr., Bambi Stormont; sisters, Cecil Vidal, Mary Jane Hoover, Josie Irey, Ella Johnson; brother, Frankie Guerrero; and eight grandchildren.
ABSOLON, Juliet Jasper, died at her home in Tucson on November 24, 1995 at age 93. Predeceased by her husband Walter A. Absolon. Survived by sister, Gertrude Rathbone Jasper of Hampton Bays, NY; godsons, Robert W. Johnson of Lawndale, CA and William F. Florich of St. Louis, MO. She was born in New York City, NY on July 9, 1902. In the late 1950's she and her husband moved to Tucson seeking a more favorable climate for his arthritis. The memory of Julie will be forever carried by her family and by numerous other relatives and friends who knew her, and cared for her during her illnesses. The burial office will be read in celebration of her life at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson on Tuesday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Internment will be at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Arthritis Foundation or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
BLOWITZ, Rosemary L., 66, died November 25, 1995. Mother of William M. Scott of Tucson. Sister of Donald Scott and Jack Scott, both of IN. She is also survived by another son, Greg Thompson and two grandchildren, Gabriel Thompson and Greg Thompson Jr. Mrs. Blowitz was the owner of the Lazy K Bar Ranch for the last 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milroy R. Blowitz. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum of Congregation Ner Tamid officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 27. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CLOUTIER, Ethel C., 85, of Tucson, died November 25, 1995. Survived by one daughter, Joan (John) Appleyard; one son, Nevin Cloutier, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Keith Brooks of Seattle, Brian and Blaine Cloutier of Tucson; three great grandchildren; sisters, Rita Ray and Lillian Sturz of WI. Graveside Services at East Lawn Cemetery 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1995 with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
EPSTEIN, Edythe, 82, of Tucson, passed away November 26, 1995. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Harry. Loving mother of: Lee Segerman of Tucson, Allen (Susan) Epstein of Studio City, CA. Cherished grandmother of: Allison Baker, Lizabeth (Paul) Wade, and Roxanne Baker. Great-Grandmother of: Morgan Edie Nordstedt and Joseph Harrison Wade. Fond sister of: Vivian (Sam) Newman of CA. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cong. Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery with Rabbi Arthur Oleisky and Cantor Maurice Falkow officiating. Memorials may be made to Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 1101 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
KUMMER, William George (Bill/Bing), CWO-4 US Army Ret. was born February 21 1914 in McCook, NE and died November 24, 1995 having lived in Tucson since 1960. He is survived by beloved wife of 59 years, Malasena; daughters, Donna (Leslie) Vader of Nogales, AZ, Barbara (Gerald) Gardner of Moreno Valley, CA and Dolores (Anthony) Tezak of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Daniel (Irene) of Ogallala, NE, Raymond of North Platte, NE; sister, Evelyn Mayer of Denver, CO. He is also survived by the following grandchildren and great grandchildren, William (Linda) Wimmer, Michael, Stephen and William, Angela, Peggy (Jack) Armstrong, Robert Wimmer, Lesley, James (Luz) Wimmer, Donna, Lucy, Jacquelynne, Thomas Vader, Jonathen Tressler, Anthony Gardner, Joseph and Matthew Tezak and a number of nieces and nephews. He grew up in McCook and North Platte, NE. Entered the US Army at age 19 and served 16 years as a non Com. Officer, was commissioned a Warrant Officer in December 1948 and retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer from St. Huachuca in 1862 after 30 years of service. He was a patriot and proud of his military service. He served during WWII and the Korean Conflict being in the 1st Calvary Division, one of the first units to enter Korea from Japan in 1950. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Retired Officers Association, and a member of St. Ambrose Parish for over 35 years and a member of The Senior’s Club and the Men’s Club. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 1995 at St. Ambrose Church 300 S. Tucson Blvd where Mass of the Resurrection will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday with Rev. Mike Stallings officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center at the University of Arizona 1515 N. Campbell Ave, 85724 in the name of William Kummer. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
LOPEZ, Frank B., 83, of Tucson, passed away November 24, 1995. Survived by wife, Dora Lopez; daughters, Sylvia (Jim) Russell, Grace (Ted) Sopcowski, Sally Castillo; sons, Frank Lopez, Ernest (Valerie) Lopez; sister, Guadalupe Bracamonte. Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (Center Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
PEREZ, Susana Diaz, 69, of Tucson, died November 23, 1995. Survived by children, Sergio Gonzales and Susana Gamez; daughter-in-law, Leticia Gonzales. Mrs. Diaz was an active member of her church and did a lot of community service work. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 1995 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Spanish Church, 1101 S. 5th Avenue. Funeral Services will be at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. November 29, 1995. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
ROGERS, Lillian, 93, died November 24, 1995. Mother of Thomas Rogers. Interment in NY. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SCOTT, ALBERT D. “BUS’, father, brother, friend August 2, 1904–November 22, 1995 Services at East Lawn Palms 5801 E. Grant Rd. 3 P.M. November 29, 1995
Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
Surviving children Joan D. Scott, Don K. Scott, brothers John P. Scott, Richard F. Scott, sister Mary Ruth Alloway and very special friends Nancy N. Gray, Lee Chilikas, Joan M. Klein. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity or the San Francisco SPCA, 2500 16th St., S.F., CA, 94103.
SHAAR, Jane A. Campbell, passed away on November 17, 1995. She has been a resident of Tucson for 30 years. Jane was born to Frank and Billie Campbell in Brady, TX on May 21, 1928 and was raised in Long Beach, CA. She and her first husband, Proctor Reed lived in San Bruno, CA and Prescott, AZ where they raised their two daughters, Jocelyn and Eileen. In Prescott Jane and her family were active in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She began her career with the Social Security Administration in Prescott and transferred to the Tucson office in 1965. She retired in 1988 after 29 years with the agency. She and her husband, James L. Shaar celebrated her joining the Catholic faith and renewed their wedding vows with family and friends celebrating the event on October 10, 1995. She is survived by her beloved and loved husband, James (Jimmy) L. Shaar, a longtime resident of Tucson; her daughters, Jocelyn (Stephen) Reed Swanson of Foster City, CA and Eileen (Michael) Heintzelman of Santa Clara, CA; her loving sister, Patricia (Jim) Annan of Tucson; her brother, Francis Campbell of CO; and her beloved grandson, Christopher Reed Swanson; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson 85745. Memorial Rosary/Scripture 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 1 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SIMONS, Dorothy E., 74, passed away and joined her Lord on Saturday, November 25, 1995. Survived by her husband of 52 years, Clyde; son, Richard (Rosilyn) of Tucson; grandchildren, Julie Ann and Scott Alexander Simons; great grandchildren, Amber Simons-O’Neil and Daniel Ortiz-Simons. The Simons family moved to Tucson in 1949. Mrs. Simons was very active in many volunteer organizations and a member of Pantano Christian Church. Visitation for friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Interment will follow in South Lawn Cemetery.
TAROLLA, Margaret F., 79, of Tucson, died November 25, 1995. Survived by cousins, Audrey Hauranck, Jean Stout, both of Durham, NC, Pat Lovatt, Brenda Ashtown, both of Horsham, England, Robert Hernandez of Tampa, FL; sisters-in-law, Mary Daniels of Berkley Heights, NJ, Sylvia Blitz of Point Pleasant, NJ. Memorial Services Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd. Private interment EVERGREEN CEMETERY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, in memory of Margaret Tarolla. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
BARNEY, Matthew Shem, 10, of San Manuel, passed away November 26, 1995 after a long illness. Survived by parents, Alonzo Shem and Donna G. Barney; sister, Kimberly Danelle Barney, all of San Manuel; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Barbara Harmon; maternal great grandparents, Walter and Juanita Swingle of Kearney; paternal grandmother, Clara Barney of Oracle; paternal great grandmother, Lydia Wilson of Duncan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; adopted family, Dan, Mae and Jake Boone of Safford. Services Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, San Manuel Ward, First and Giffin, with Bishop James Sherman officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, or Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Matthew Barney Trust Fund, c/o Bank One, 490 Avenue A, San Manuel, AZ 85631.
BARTLEY, David Michael, 47, died November 24, 1995. Husband of Cindy Bartley; father of Christine M. and David M. Bartley, Jr.; son of Mary Elizabeth Bartley of IL; brother of Bill Ervin of CA and Janet Ducey of IL; many nieces, nephews and extended family also survived. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29 at D.M.A.F.B. Fire Station #1 with Thomas B. Porter Chaplain, Capt. U.S.A.F. officiating. David was assistant chief of D.M.A.F.B. Fire Department. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BRYAN, Charles Thomas “Tom’, 68, of Tucson, died November 26, 1995. Survived by wife, Catherine JoAnn Bryan; son, Steven and his wife, Natalie Bryan of Edina, MN; son, Michael Bryan of Tucson; daughter, Ellen Bryan of Tucson; grandchildren, Kimberly Smith of Tucson, Alexander, Andrew, and Athena Bryan of Edina, MN. Preceded in death by daughter, Catherine Bryan Smith. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. Burial to follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
CARNES, Shirley A., 55, of Tucson, formerly of Palm Desert and Camarillo, CA., died Saturday, November 18, 1995. She is survived by son, Barry Carnes; daughters, Sandy Carnes-Mills, Pam Jackson, Lynn Schmidt and Judy Lotz; grandchildren and her many friends at SaddleBrooke. She was a member of the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association and past president of The Lakes Ladies’ Golf Association in Palm Desert, CA. Memorial services will be held at the SaddleBrooke Club House, Thursday, November 30, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Stewart Elson officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, November 22, in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 1920 W. Rudasill Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704 or Vista De La Montana Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane, Catalina, AZ 85737 for the care and comfort they provided. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
