Merrylees Mayer, 66, aide to UA’s Koffler

By SUSAN CARROLL

Citizen Staff Writer

A memorial service will be held Saturday for Merrylees Mayer, the executive assistant to former University of Arizona President Henry Koffler.

Mrs. Mayer died at her Tucson home June 25 of a heart attack. She was 66.

Mrs. Mayer worked at UA for 14 years before retiring in 1996.

Koffler fondly recalled their professional relationship and friendship, which spanned more than 30 years.

“She helped a lot of people,” said Koffler, who served as president from 1982 to 1991. “She felt responsible to them and for them. That was certainly her hallmark.”

Koffler’s friendship with Mrs. Mayer dates back to the early 1950s, when she was a student in a microbiology class he taught at Purdue University.

Mrs. Mayer, a pre-medicine and English student, stood out among her peers because of her intelligence and diligence, Koffler said.

Koffler and Mrs. Mayer’s friendship strengthened after her marriage to George H. Mayer, a distinguished American historian and close friend of Koffler and his wife.

Mrs. Mayer, who received a master’s degree in English from Purdue, edited her husband’s now-classic text, “History of the Republican Party.” She also taught English to disadvantaged students and served as an instructor in American studies at Purdue.

The Lafayette, Ind., native joined Koffler’s staff in 1964 while he was head of the biological sciences department at Purdue.

She remained with Koffler as his assistant at the University of Minnesota, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and UA.

After her retirement, she volunteered with literacy groups and sang with university chorale groups.

She is survived by her brother, Maurice Woodworth of Perth, Australia; and her former sister-in-law, Margaret Fowler of Blacksburg, Va. She also leaves her cousins Nancy and Angelo Marinos of Gaithersburg, Md., and Abby and Richard Mortenson of Albion, Mich., as well as a niece, Jenny Woodworth of La Grande, Ore.; a nephew, Robert Woodworth of Gainesville, Ga.; and his wife. Deena.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. in the UA Museum of Art.

Contributions for the support of UA’s choral program may be sent to Professor Robert A. Cutietta, director of the School of Music and Dance at the University of Arizona, P.O. Box 21004, Tucson, Ariz. 85721.

ARAGON, Erlinda C. entered to rest on June 24, 2000. Born August, 1920 in Tucson, AZ. Moved to San Jose, CA, 1956. Survived by two children and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held at ARIZONA MORTUARY UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, Thursday, July 13th, between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass service will be at St. Margaret’s Church on Friday, July 14th, at 10:00 a.m. Private burial to follow.

ANNETTE COCKLIN-BURBECK

65, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2000. She is preceded in death by her first husband, David Cocklin; and son, Terry Cocklin. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Burbeck; daughter, Pamela (Martin) Hansen; grandchildren, Hunter and Cody Hansen, Jessie Sampson and Aaron Porath, Becky Campbell; step-children,Ronda Sampson, Mike and Eddie Burbeck.

Annette was an active member of the Elks Club and owned her own business, Cocklin and Gentry Tax Service, for many years. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Her hobbies included reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and making others feel loved and appreciated. Her smile and laugh will forever be imprinted on the hearts of those she loved and touched.

The memorial service will be at Annette’s home church Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.

CULPEPPER, Claude A., (Col. USAF Ret.), 86, died July 10, 2000. Survived by wife, Sylvia; children, Robert, Mary and John; five grandchildren. Col. Culpepper had a distinguished military career. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to TMC Hospice.

DAVIS, Dorothy R., born July 8, 1912 in Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away in Tucson, AZ on July 5, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Ivan Davis. She is survived by son, Douglas Davis and daughter, Rose Mayer; and three grandchildren. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Mass intentions to be held in Tucson and Wapakoneta. Special thanks to Park Villa Nursing Home.

HAUCK, Dorothy Mary Isett Lahart, passed away on June 28, 2000. Dorothy was a warm and wonderful, endlessly active spirit, who will be missed by friends and family. Born in Chicago, IL on April 23, 1912, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Isett. She spent her youth and young adulthood in Minneapolis, where she married Martin Lahart, one of the Untouchables, who preceded her in death in 1975. Dorothy and her family spent many happy years in Honolulu, where she worked for U.S Customs, before moving to the Tucson area in 1970. Dorothy leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years, Edwin J. Hauck. She also leaves behind a son, Martin Lahart of Alexandria, VA; a daughter, Nancy Deschamps of Tucson; granddaughters, Wendi Lahart of Portland, OR, Heidi Lahart of Seattle, WA, Renee Deschamps of New York; nephew, Charles Nygaard and his family, wife Kathleen, their children, Vanessa, Sarah and Alexander, and Julie Hauck, her husband Ed’s granddaughter. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Afterwards there will be a time for friends to call on the family in the Sitting Room at The Forum, 2500 N. Rosemont at 10:30 a.m.

HENDERSON, Ellen, 52, of Tucson. Ellen was born July 11, 1947 in Peoria, IL and has lived in Tucson the past ten years. She was a registered nurse working with the elderly. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Hollie) Henderson; and daughter, Laura (Dean) Vomacka; her mother; three sisters; and four grandchildren. Ellen touched many people in her life with her kindness, generosity and humor. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. We love you, your family. Private services will be held by her family.

LASH, Laura Belle, 82, born April 14, 1908 in Madison, Sewickley Township, PA to William F. and Loma Katherine Leasure, passed away July 10, 2000 in Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Ralph Lash; and grandson, Daniel Paul Lash. Survived by children, Arval L. (Marilynn) Lash, Loma Sue (John) Journey, Mrs. Jay (Barbara Ann) Lunsford; grandchildren, Linda Leigh McMullen, Allan Brent and William Raymond Journey, Tina Dawn Klingenberg, Brian Curt Lunsford; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Zelma Palmer. Mrs. Lash taught school in Sewickley Township. She retired from TUSD where she was employed as an educational administrative assistant for over twenty years. She was a past member of First Baptist Church of Tucson and a current member of El Camino Baptist Church here she served in many leadership roles. Memorial service 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2000 at Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private interment South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the WMF Missions Program, in care of El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway, Tucson, 85710.

DIANE STEINHEIMER LENT

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell Ave, in Tucson at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2000.

MAHER, Nellie, 93, of Tucson, AZ, died July 11, 2000. Nellie was born June 23, 1907 in Rahway, NJ and moved to Tucson in 1959. She was a longtime resident of Highlands Mobile Home Park, and was one of the original members of St. Odilia Catholic Church. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick, Sr; and her son, Patrick, Jr. She is survived by her adopted family, Jack and Dee Lytle; their children, Jodi (Steve) Karlan, Barb (Doug) Fallwell, both of Tucson, David Lytle of Denver, Susan Conderino of Baltimore; adopted great-grandchildren, Rachel, Seth, Christopher, Rebekah and Katie Karlan and Matthew and Kayla Fallwell. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) Wednesday, July 12, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.

ALINE C. MASSEY

72, beloved mother, passed away July 11, 2000 after a long illness. She was a professional woman, loving mother and wife. She is survived by daughter, Diane Boomershine (Thomas) of Tucson; sisters, Irene Martin (Gene) of Portales, NM, Leona Norris of Dunn, NC, Pauline Sessoms (Leroy) of Erwin, NC; sister-in-law Anne of Erwin, NC; brother, Earl Cox (Helen) of Erwin, NC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, William Massey of Tucson; and brothers, James, Arthur and Charles of Erwin, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arizona Cancer Center/U of A Foundation, 1515 N. Campbell Avenue, Rm 1978, P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

JOSEPHINE H. MUNIZ

71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 10, 2000. Preceded in death by brothers, Alberto, Alfredo and Manuel Contreras. Survived by daughters, Cecilia (Don) Muniz-Willhelm and Carol (James) Navarrette; sons, Alex (Irene), David (Marcia) Albert (Cheri), Cruz Daniel (Arlene) and Joseph (Monica) Muniz; sisters, Celia Contreras, Amalia (Frank) Valdez and Emily (Richard) Johnson; brothers, Carlos, Enrique (Delia), Ernesto (Norma) and Gustavo (Cecilia) Contreras. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, July 14, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Josephine was a loving Mother and Grandmother, raising her seven children and three of her Granddaughters, Evelyn Quijada, Gina and Stephanie Muniz. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

JOSEPH VINCENT PARENTE

44, died July 10, 2000. Husband of Anna Parente; father of Matthew, Daniel, Joseph and Jacob Parente; son of Joe Parente; brother of Michael (Lynn) Parente and Rebecca (Rick) Bessett; son-in-law of Rosy and Robert Brooks; nephew of Mary Spencer; brother-in-law of Bryan Brooks; uncle of Derek, Brian, and Jillian; grandson of Theresa Rogers. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2000 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Handmaker Hospice, 5100 E. Grant Rd., T/A 85712. Joe was a lover of life. He adored his wife and family was a priority in his life. He brightened our world and his smile lit up every room he entered. There is a place in each of our hearts that only he will fill, and although we will miss him, we know he is in a place of peace and serenity with no worries or pain. Thank You for the beautiful years we had together. You will always be in our hearts. We Love You.

REBECCA A. POLINSKI

35, of Tucson, was tragically taken from us on July 8, 2000. Survivors include her loving husband, Ken; children, Tanya and Tyler; parents, Narciso and Florita Anover of the Philippines; father and mother-in-law, LeRoy and Carol Polinski, of Rhinelander, WI; sister, Adora Ortega; brothers, Ceasar, Narciso Jr., Salvador, Romeo, and Noel Anover all of the Philippines; brother-in-law, Dennis of West Bend, WI; and sister-in-law, Beth of Rhinelander, WI. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., at Speedway, Thursday, July 13, 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, on Friday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m. Rebecca will return to the Philippines for her burial.

RASOR, Anita V., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, O.W. ”Chub” Rasor. She is survived by nieces, Natalie Miller Orozco and Desmond Miller Orozco; brothers-in-law, Cecil (Wanda) Rasor of Tulsa, OK and Larry (Edwina) Miller of Tucson.

Anita was born February 27, 1916 in Tucson, graduated from Tucson High School and worked along side her husband in the business, Miller-Rasor Radio. She was a member since age four of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) with Rev. Mark Hallemeyer officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to service time. Contributions in Anita’s memory may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave, 85719.

RAUSCHER, Albert G., 72, of Tucson, Arizona passed away July 09, 2000. He was born June 16, 1928 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Rauscher. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph and Albert G. Jr. Rauscher; two sisters, Gloria Gerk and Lillian Roe; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He will be greatly missed by all who love him. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Entombment services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery. Services entrusted to SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

SCOTT, Helen C., age 84, of Austin, Texas passed away on July 9, 2000.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Casimir Siat and by her second husband, Raul D. Scott.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Graham and her husband Bill of Rogue River, Oregon, Pat Bender and her husband Tom of Austin, Texas, and Connie Newby and her husband Gary Garcia of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements with Harrell Funeral Home, Austin, TX, 512-443-1366.

SHEA, Tericia, 59, of Tucson, died July 8, 2000. Wife of Charles Shea; mother of Rex Shea of Tucson, Lisa Philips and Belinda (Patrick) Otte, of Las Vegas; sister of Karen James of Pahrump, NV; sister-in-law of Betty Ann Shea of Phoenix; grandmother of Cory, Tyler, Amanda, Andrew and Patrick. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY, CEMETERY & CREMATORY, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile

Templeton, Chella Margaret ”Peggy” 85, of Tucson, went home to be with the Lord, July 9, 2000 at 10:45 am. After many years of brave fighting she is at peace. Survived by husband of 35 years, John (Jack) R. Templeton, daughter, Janice Vaughan, sons Richard A. Merrill, Victor E. Merrill, stepchildren Linda Moore, Darla Payne, Jim Templeton, 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was born in Sisterville, West Virginia on December 25, 1914. Lived a short time in Oklahoma, then grew up in Akron, Ohio until she moved to Tucson, AZ in 1960.

In lieu of flowers any donations can be made to The American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. There will be no funeral service per her request.

THURTON, Althia, 85, of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 7, 2000. She is survived by brothers, Johnnie, Jeffery, and Willie Pierson all of Tucson and F.C.L. Pierson of Grapeland, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, July 14, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester, with Reverend Ricky B. Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.

VanBuskirk, William O., 70, of Tucson, Arizona passed away July 09, 2000. He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, January 17, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife of forty nine years of marriage, Mary VanBuskirk; one son, John VanBuskirk; one daughter, Vickie Nunez; two grandchildren, Shana and Francisco Nunez; two sisters, Nona Croskey and Mary Hosea; and his beloved dog, Max. No services are planned. Services entrusted to SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

ABALOS, Katherine T., 46, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 07, 2000. Preceded in death by father, Victor Abalos, Sr.; grandparents, Concepcion and Faustino Abalos, Lola and Ramon Torres; survived by mother, Rose Abalos; godson, Gary Carlson, Jr; sisters, Yolanda and Evelyn Abalos, Dolores (Albert) Borbon and Eleanor (Nathaniel) Duran; brothers, Robert (Alma) and Victor (Precila) Abalos. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2000 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Friday, July 14, 2000, 10:00 A.M. at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

BENJAMIN ALTAMIRANO

25, of Tucson, Arizona passed away July 08, 2000. Survived by grandparents, Carmen Herrera and Maria Luisa Aguilar; parents, Benjamin and Angelina Altamirano and Virigina Altamirano and Guillermo Rojas; daughter, Esperanza Figueroa; son, Benjamin, Jr.; sisters, Vanessa, Melissa (David Ortiz) and Angie Altamirano; brothers, Manuel and Benjamin Altamirano; nephew, Angel Altamirano; niece, Victoria Altamirano. Also survived by many beloved Uncles, Aunts and Friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, July 13, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

BISHOP, Roger Dale, 66, passed away at home on July 4, 2000. He was born in Bemidiji, Minnesota on July 23, 1933. He worked for Boeing until he retired in 1988 and moved to Tucson. He was an avid gun collector for most of his life and participated in many gun shows and events where he made many friends all over the United States. Roger is survived by his beloved wife of two months, Joy; mother, Verta Bishop; and sister, Barbara McGregor, both of Bemidiji, Minnesota; son, Jeffrey (Rita) of California; daughters, Tasha (Kevin) Byrd of Oregon and Jodie (Kerry) Bagley of Tucson; and three grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Arrangements by family owned, ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @Magee.

LEONARD E. BRADY

went home to the Lord, Saturday, July 8, 2000. Waiting for him was his beloved wife of 62 years, Ruth L. Brady, who preceded him in death on May 19, 2000. Leonard was born to Harry and Clara (Mathews) Brady on July 29, 1913, in Windom, Minnesota. He was an only child. They moved to Iowa where he later met and married Ruth, while he was playing saxophone in a dance band. In 1953, they moved to Tucson and set up their home, where they lived for 47 years. He was a lifetime member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Much of his work can still be seen in Tucson. His work was hand done with love and he valued all his clients. He is survived by one son, Richard (Susie) Brady; one daughter, Sharon (Don) Sowle; four grandchildren, Judy, Jackie, Tammy (Ron) Kenny, Michael (Kassy) Brady; and four great-grandchildren, Crystle, Robert, Shannin and Nicole. Leonard was a kind and gentle man and he will be greatly missed by all of us. ”Thank you Mark” for being there. A special ”thank you” to the staff of Villa Campana, Catalina Unit and the Casa De Luz Hospice staff. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY. Funeral Services will be on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Bill Seale will officiate. Arrangements made by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.

ANNETTE COCKLIN-BURBECK

65, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2000. She is preceded in death by her first husband, David Cocklin; and son, Terry Cocklin. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Burbeck; daughter, Pamela (Martin) Hansen; grandchildren, Hunter and Cody Hansen; step-children, Ronda Sampson, Mike and Eddie Burbeck.

Annette was an active member of the Elks Club and owned her own business, Cocklin and Gentry Tax Service, for many years. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Her hobbies included reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and making others feel loved and appreciated. Her smile and laugh will forever be imprinted on the hearts of those she loved and touched.

The memorial service will be at Annette’s home church Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.

CHEESEMAN, Beverlee Church, 61, died July 7, 2000 at her home in Tucson, surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1939 in Auburn, NY. Beverlee graduated from Moravia Central School, and attended Auburn Community College and Cortland State Teachers College. Following the birth of their first child, Bev and her husband, Phill, moved to Tucson in 1960. After a career in banking data processing, she retired as Vice President, Operations Management. She then continued to manage family rental properties until her death. Beverlee is survived by her husband of 41 years, Phillip Cheeseman; daughters, Coni (Craig) Weatherford and Lee Ann Holbrook; and grandson, Andrew Wayne Gantt, all of Tucson. She is also survived by her mother, Mary G. Church; and her sister Coni (Gordon) Hadden of Liberty, MO; and many loving nieces and nephews. Beverlee was predeceased by her father, Harold Wayne Church, and her niece, Dana Hadden, both in 1993; her granddaughter, Tina Gantt in 1995; and her sister, Bunny Dixon on June 20, 2000. Beverlee and all of her family are especially grateful for the loving care and dedication shown by her doctor and his staff.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 14. Burial will be in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

KATIE ENCINAS

July 11, 2000, is the second anniversary of our beloved mother’s death. Love you, miss you.

Love PeeWee, Richard, Steven and Ofelia.

FRANK, Emma Lucille, 96, of Tucson, was promoted to Glory on Saturday, July 8, 2000. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom live in Michigan, caregiver, Shirley and special friend, Christine, both of Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard; brother, Hollis; and sister, Lulu Russell. Born January 16, 1904 in Lapeer, MI, Emma was the second child of William and Sophia (Jacobson) Hayes. When Gospel Radio Station WMPC of Lapeer began broadcasting in 1926, Emma was the first announcer. She was a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. She was executive secretary at the Bodine Electric Co. of Chicago for many years. Emma married Bernard Frank and following their retirement they moved to Tucson. Emma became an active member of the Saguaro Baptist Church and remained active until her health declined. Emma was very adventuresome, she traveled extensively throughout the world. Her 90th birthday was celebrated with a hot-air balloon ride. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Jim Smith of Sahuaro Baptist Church, officiating. Further services at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer with interment to follow at the Attica Township Cemetery, Attica, MI. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Sahuaro Baptist Church, 10361 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, 85748 or to Radio Station WMPC of Lapeer, WI.

JEAN CALTA GOSS

76, of Tucson, AZ, passed away July 7, 2000. Jean was born in Manhattan, New York and moved to Arizona in October of 1973. She was an accountant at JC Penney and Co., was past president of American Business Women’s Association, was a treasurer for 6 years in the ladies guild at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her sons, Frank, Tony, Robert, Richard Calta, Ron Goss; and daughter, Linda Todd; daughter-in laws, Kathy, Julie, Tricia Calta, Kim Goss; and son-in-law, Gary Todd; her brother, Sal Calta; and sister, Mary Alfano. Jean had 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood. Burial will follow in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712.

RAFAELA O. GUILLEN

95, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2000. Rafaela was born on October 24, 1904. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernardino; son, Manuel; and daughter, Mercedes Miranda. She is survived by daughters, Lydia Sereno, Erlinda Pacho, Rosario (Chaya) and Mercy Martinez; sons, Joaquin (Socorro) and Jose Aurelio (Ofelia), all of Tucson; also 36 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; 59 great-great-grandchildren; and 6 expectant parents. Visitation will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at St. Margaret’s on Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave.

HAUCK, Dorothy Mary Isett Lahart, passed away on June 28, 2000. Dorothy was a warm and wonderful, endlessly active spirit, who will be missed by friends and family. Born in Chicago, IL on April 23, 1912, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Isett. She spent her youth and young adulthood in Minneapolis, where she married Martin Lahart, one of the Untouchables, who preceded her in death in 1975. Dorothy and her family spent many happy years in Honolulu, where she worked for U.S Customs, before moving to the Tucson area in 1970. Dorothy leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years, Edwin J. Hauck. She also leaves behind a son, Martin Lahart of Alexandria, VA; a daughter, Nancy Deschamps of Tucson; granddaughters, Wendi Lahart of Portland, OR, Heidi Lahart of Seattle, WA, Renee Deschamps of New York; nephew, Charles Nygaard and his family, wife Kathleen, their children, Vanessa, Sarah and Alexander, and Julie Hauck, her husband Ed’s granddaughter. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Afterwards there will be a time for friends to call on the family in the Sitting Room at The Forum, 2500 N. Rosemont at 10:30 a.m.

BILL KEMMERIES

Bill Kemmeries, age 69, died on July 8th, 2000 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill lived for several years in Nogales, AZ, before coming to Tucson in 1944. He attended Roskruge Middle School and Tucson High School, were he played on two undefeated basketball teams coached by Bud Doolen from 1948-49. He received a Baird scholarship as well as a basketball scholarship to the University of Arizona. At the university, Bill was the conference leading scorer and team captain. He was also the student body president in 1953 and won the Freeman’s Award as the Outstanding Men’s Graduate that same year. After college, Bill Spent two years in the Army Tank Corps as a commissioned officer.

Bill than became a teacher and head basketball coach at Catalina High School. He was Dean of Boys and then Asst. Principal at Palo Verde High School. In 1980 he was named Principal of Canyon Del Oro High School, and 1985 he retired from the Amphitheater School District as Asst. Superintendent. He taught for several years as an adjunct professor for Pima Community College.

Bill was active in the YMCA for 14 years and the Arizona Daily Star’s Sportsmen’s Fund. Later in life Bill was President of the U of A Alumni Association and worked in management for the Circle K Corporation. Bill ran unsuccessfully for the City Council in 1987. Bill is survived by his wife, Susan Brady; brothers, Dayton and Ken; his three children, Bill Jr. (Ann) of Tucson, Kay (Scott) Brassey of Boise, Idaho, and Kristi (Frank) Isaac of Calabasas, California; and by his four grandchildren, Matt and Mark Brassey and Emily and Andrew Isaac.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 15th at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave. The public is welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to TMC Hospice at 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712.

Arrangement by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

LEORA M. ORTON

98, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2000. She was born September 7, 1901 in Dundee, IL and has resided in Tucson, AZ since December 1996. She was preceded in death by husbands, Arthur H. Orton and Paul H. Stoermer; her two brothers, Arthur Albright of Elgin, IL and Carl Albrecht of Denver, CO. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Wingert of Tucson, AZ and Teresa Gnekow of Cedar Crest, NM; step-daughter, Shirley Lehmann of Elgin, IL; step-sons, Carl Orton of Hampshire, IL, Donald Orton of Wheaton, IL, and Gordon Orton of Owego, NY.; grandchildren, Stacy, Mira, Norma, Tami, Debra, Daniel, Karen, Lisa, Sarah, William, Jonathon, Mark and Kirsten; niece, Eileen Leschke; and nephew, Gordon Albright, both of Elgin, IL; and nephew, Duane Albrecht of Englewood, CO; numerous great-grandchildren. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you rest in eternal peace with your guardian angels watching over you. Memorial services were held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @Magee.

PRINCE, Gerrie M., 60, passed away July 1, 2000 at her home in Alhambra, CA. Long time resident of Tucson. Preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Survived by husband, Bob N. Prince, daughters, Tricia Calta, Sharon DeLaughter, Mary Volkmer; sons-in-law and six grandchildren. Memorials to the Leukemia Society of America, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Contact Greer’s Mortuaryfor service information, 520-289-3335.

RUBBO, Catherine B. ”Kay” passed away on Sunday July 9th, 2000 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 77.

Kay was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on March 23rd, 1923 to Charles and Margaret Baxter. She grew up with her family in Loretto and Houghton, MI as one of seven children. Kay was a teacher at the Iron Mountain High School and at the Dickinson Area Catholic School. She married Kenneth F. Rubbo and enjoyed 24 years of marriage until his death in 1970. Kay spent most of her retirement years in Tucson, AZ.

As well as her loving husband, Kay is predeceased by her brothers, William and Charles Baxter; and sister, Alice Gribble. She is survived by brother Robert (Irene) Baxter, Hoyt Lakes, MN; and sisters, Betty Monroe, Petosky, MI and Sr. Marguerite Baxter, Duluth, MN; sons, Tom (Laura) Rubbo, Tucson, AZ, Bill (Ann) Rubbo, Macon, GA, and Dick (Jean) Rubbo, The Woodlands, TX; daughters, Peg Rubbo, Phoenix, AZ and Cathy (Larry) Johns, Iron Mt., MI; grandchildren, Michael Rubbo, Milwaukee, WI, David Rubbo, Macon, GA, Maureen and Tom Johns, Iron Mt., MI, John (Jeanne) Rubbo, St. Paul, MN, Sarah Rubbo, Tucson, AZ, Jacob, Jaclyn, and Annelise Rubbo, The Woodlands, TX.

We know that Kay is relieved to once again be in the arms of Kenny. During her life Kay always gave support and comfort to family and friends and as a life long teacher, provided the lessons of unconditional love and faith in God. May the Lord bless you Mom, and may you truly be at peace.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers Kay asked that memorial contributions be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

MARIA ”TERRY” SANCHEZ

Passed away July 08, 2000 to eternal Life with the Lord Jesus Christ. Survived by her husband, Tony; sons, Roy (Christina) and Marco; daughter, Sonia; grandchildren, Roy Jr., and Angel; mother, Maria Richmond; brothers, Rene (Mary), Lionel (Rosa), Jimmy (Elia) and Ruben (Lupita). Family, friends and fellow employees of Lynn Urquides School will sorely miss the joy and compassion for others she exhibited throughout her life. A mass will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lynn Urquides Children Fund, 1573 W. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona 85714 or Norhtwest Cancer Foundation, 1845 W. Orange Grove Rd #2, Tucson, Arizona 85704. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY. INC.

SCHMIDT, Albert R., born in LaRue, Ohio 1920 passed away July 5, 2000. Served his country during WWII in the Eighth Army Air Corp. Made Master Sargeant, was a Line Chief in charge of 90 men. He met and married Vera in England 1944. He saw service in France and Germany. Moved to Tucson in 1962. Worked at ”The Barn Furniture” over 20 years. He was a loving husband and loving father to his daughters, Lorian (Jeff), Lorraine (John); also his grandchildren, Ryan, John and Jamie Lyndah. We miss him so much. We loved him so much. Cremation was private. HEATHER MORTUARY.

By DAVID L. TEIBEL

Citizen Staff Writer

An Army National Guard attack helicopter based just northwest of Tucson crashed last night with two crew members aboard.

Military officials declined to say this morning whether the two soldiers were killed or injured, or whether they are from the Tucson area.

The AH-64 Apache helicopter, based at the National Guard’s facility in Marana, was on a night training mission when it crashed, but it was not known whether the crew was using night-vision gear.

The helicopter went down about 8 p.m. on the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, about 40 miles southwest of Phoenix.

National Guard Maj. Jill Kellett declined to say how many aircraft were on the mission.

She said the crash cause is not known. The wreckage was located this morning.

The military has no immediate plans to ground other AH-64s because of the crash, she added.

The names and ranks of the crew members are being withheld pending notification of relatives, she said.

Apaches normally carry a weapons systems operator in addition to the pilot.

There have been at least 50 severe crashes of Apache helicopters since they were delivered to the Army in 1985, according to The Associated Press. Fourteen people were killed, including two in Albania during a NATO training mission in 1999.

Longtime TNI accountant Sandra Tice, 59

Sandra Tice, a longtime Tucson Newspapers employee, has died of a heart attack.

She was 59.

Mrs. Tice worked for the company since 1981 and was the circulation accounting supervisor.

Tucson Newspapers handles production, advertising and circulation for the Tucson Citizen and The Arizona Daily Star.

“I worked with Sandy for about three years, and the thing I was most impressed by was her commitment to her job because I don’t recall her ever being sick … . She was here at 6 o’clock every morning,” said Jon Heimerman, vice president of finance for Tucson Newspapers.

“The other thing I was impressed with was her commitment to customer service … . She hated losing even one customer.”

Mrs. Tice, who died Sunday, is survived by an adult daughter, Yvonne of San Jose, Calif., and her husband, Charles Tice.

“She was a very good lady. She treated everybody nice,” he recalled.

The couple, married for 40 years, moved here in 1961.

In accordance with Mrs. Tice’s wishes, there will be a cremation with no services, her husband said.

AHUMADA, Consuelo R., 64, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 7, 2000. Preceded in death by husband, Alfredo V. Ahumada. Survived by daughters, Mary Jane (Ramon) Ruiz, Linda Ahumada, Lupita (Ronald) Durazo and Olga (Al) Morelli; sons, Greg (Maria) Ahumada, Abelardo and Tibo (Edie) Hernandez; brothers, Frank (Sylvia) Amparano, Vicente (Delia) Amparano and Peter (Mary Lou) Loya; sister, Luz (Manuel) Hurtado; also survived by 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, July 13, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

AYERS, Mack, 81, Died: July 4, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)

BURBECK, Annette Cocklin, 65, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2000. She is preceded in death by her first husband, David Cocklin; and son, Terry Cocklin. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Burbeck; daughter, Pamela (Martin) Hansen; grandchildren, Hunter and Cody Hansen; step-children, Ronda Sampson, Mike and Eddie Burbeck.

Annette was an active member of the Elks Club and owned her own business, Cocklin and Gentry Tax Service, for many years. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Her hobbies included reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and making others feel loved and appreciated. Her smile and laugh will forever be imprinted on the hearts of those she loved and touched.

The memorial service will be at Annette’s home church Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Michael P. Fasula

77, of Tucson, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Survived by loving friend, Sheila Wyatt; daughter, Marilyn (Tom) Ventrone, Michele (Joe) Harrington, Joanne (Joe) Weniger, Diane (Tim) Sullivan; brother, Fred Fasula; sisters, Angie DeSilva and Agnes Kempf; two grandsons; six granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and six great-granddaughters. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Interment to follow in EAST LAWN PALMS CEMETERY. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd

GOSS, Jean Calta, 76, of Tucson, AZ, passed away July 7, 2000. Jean was born in Manhattan, New York and moved to Arizona in October of 1973. She was an accountant at JC Penney and Co., was past president of American Business Women’s Association, was a treasurer for 6 years in the ladies guild at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her sons, Frank, Tony, Robert, Richard Calta, Ron Goss; and daughter, Linda Todd; daughter-in laws, Kathy, Julie, Tricia Calta, Kim Goss; and son-in-law, Gary Todd; her brother, Sal Calta; and sister, Mary Alfano. Jean had 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1300 N. Greasewood. Burial will follow in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712.

MAERTENS, Raymond M., 79, Died: July 5, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)

Jesus Alfredo ”Freddie” Mejias

July 22, 1967 – July 6, 2000

32, finally found peace on July 6, 2000. Survived by mother, Mary Mejias; brothers, Manny (Josie), Rene, Jerry, David Mejias; sisters, Lydia, Anna (Sam) Rivera, Diane (Bert) Otero, Norma Montano, Yolie Mejias-Armstrong; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Manuel Mejias. Freddie leaves behind many many loving friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary to 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Mass will be offered Wed., July 12 at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Ambrose. Tio Freddie, we’ll miss all the fun times we had with you. We love you.

NICHOLS, Mildred M., born in Kansas City, MO., March 19, 1909, died in Tucson, July 7, 2000. Preceded in death by her husband, Seth LeRoy Nichols; parents, Homer Martin and Ina Baker Martin; twin sister, Marie Martin; and younger sister, Grace Martin Whiteside. Survived by son, John (Gerrie) of Kansas City; daughter, Beverly Mahl of Tucson; and sons, Robert (Patricia) of Oceanside, CA., Thomas (Gwen) of Lubbock, Tx and Michael (Suzanne) of Tucson. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of House of Angels and La Casa Esperanza – Cabo House for their loving care over the last two years. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb. Burial will follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2000 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

William ”Bill” D. Orms

first came to Arizona in 1927 as an 11-year-old boy; over the next 10 years he was to develop a love affair for the Mountains and the desert. His first job was for the Inspiration Mine in Miami, Arizona. He would return to Miami, FL in 1937 and find his true love for the next 61 years, Helen Moryks. They married on July 2, 1939. They were to have three children, however losing two of them, Douglas in early infancy in May of 1943 and then their oldest son, William Stanley in his 18th year in 1958. their daughter, Barbara Anne Orms Bright of Tucson, has given a great deal of love and devotion to her parents; plus three daughters, Mollie Beth, of Miami, FL., Rebecca Sue and Sara Lynn, both of Middle, GA; and eight great-grandchildren, Brittany, Morgan, Kayleigh, Angela, Gary, Cheyenne, Marc and Jessica. After serving in WWII as a radio operator with the 486th Bomb Group of the 8th Army Air Corps, he returned to Florida and his job at Florida Power & Light Co., but something was missing. He was to enter the world of business over the next 30 years becoming one of South Florida’s most successful businessmen. He would spend the time doing what he did best, building his business, fishing in his beloved Everglades, traveling the world touching 6 continents, and indulging his daughter, grandchildren and others in his generosity. In 1999 he and Helen moved to Tucson to be close to their daughter, Barbara Anne and son-in-law, Gary R. Bright. Mr. Orms also leaves behind two brothers, Stuart, of Tucson and Norris, of Longview, Texas. countless nephews and nieces, three of which are from Arizona, J. Kenneth Orms of Tucson, Robert Orms of Phoenix and Armando Rodriquez of Globe. Service 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2000 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, N. Oracle Rd. & W. Miracle Mile. Friends may call Monday at 6:00 p.m. until service time. Interment, Woodlawn North Cemetery, Miami, Florida.

WOOLRIDGE, Elli, 72, Died: July 3, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111).

David P. Spencer apparently shot Rebecca A. Polinski in the parking lot at Woodridge Apartments on E. Speedway.

By JEFFREY CAMPBELL

Citizen Staff Writer

A Tucson man who confessed to killing a woman Saturday at an East Side apartment complex was cornered by police later that night and committed suicide early yesterday, police said.

Rebecca A. Polinski, 35, of the 11000 block of East Indigo Bush Place had visited a friend at Woodridge Apartments, 8225 E. Speedway Blvd., and was leaving when David P. Spencer, 57, confronted her in a parking lot, investigators said.

Police received a call that shots had been fired outside the apartment complex at 5:26 p.m. and found Polinski wounded in her Chevrolet pickup truck, said Sgt. Marco Borboa, a police spokesman.

She apparently had started the truck, and it had rolled against a wooden fence next to the lot.

“We were able to determine the shooting took place in the truck,” Borboa said.

Paramedics took Polinski, who was previously employed by Spencer at a security business, out of her truck and tried to resuscitate her. She died at the scene.

Witnesses told police that Polinski and Spencer, whose address was unavailable from police, were the only ones involved in the shooting.

Detectives do not know what prompted the attack or the nature of the pair’s relationship.

Spencer fled the lot after the shooting and began telephoning friends or relatives, police said.

“We got information from somebody Spencer had called out of state,” Borboa said.

That person called police, then detectives somehow got Spencer on the line. Officers learned he was talking to them through a cell phone in the area.

Detectives confirmed during the call that Spencer had shot Polinski, Borboa added.

Locating Spencer was pure coincidence.

Two sheriff’s deputies were making a routine check on a Mount Lemmon lookout point at milepost three at 9:20 p.m. Saturday.

They came across a man holding a gun and threatening to commit suicide, said Sgt. Greg Bargar, a sheriff’s spokesman.

Fifteen minutes later, sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics unit members were called to the point.

They negotiated with Spencer for nearly three hours, face to face, Bargar said.

“At a certain point during negotiations, the subject shot himself,” Bargar said. Spencer died a short time later.

The criminal investigation of the case is closed because both parties died, police said.

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

FLAGSTAFF – Two people were killed and two others hospitalized when a van of New York high school students crashed on the way to the Grand Canyon on Saturday, according to Department of Public Safety reports.

The group of 11 people was traveling as part of the Mineola, N.Y., Chaminade High School USA trip, an annual tour for students. Just before noon, the 2000 rental van veered off the northbound lane of Arizona Highway 64. When the trip leader and driver, Lawrence Zarzycki, overcorrected, the van rolled 1 1/2 times before coming to a rest.

Zarzycki, 38, and 16-year-old Brendan Tracey were killed. James Iovino and Kevin Pedersen, both 16, were taken to Flagstaff Hospital for observation. DPS officers said Zarzycki was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

It was not known whether the passengers were wearing seat belts.

Corky Simpson COLUMN

Former player, coach Kemmeries took his thrilling life into overtime

In his playing days at the University of Arizona, they say, Bill Kemmeries never saw a shot he wouldn’t take.

“And you know what? It’s true,” he said. “I just loved to feel the ball in my hands as I released it – swish! – right through the nets. It’s the greatest thrill in sports.”

Which might explain why this character, who died Saturday at age 69 of cancer, carried a basketball with him to Wildcat games years after he quit playing and coaching.

“We went to the NCAA Regional in Seattle in 1988,” said longtime friend and former teammate Bill Reeves. “As usual, Bill brought his ball. He was 59 years old walking around holding a basketball!

“Anyhow, he insisted we go somewhere and shoot baskets. So we drove over to the University of Washington campus.

“We found the old gym, Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Bill rattled on the door, and darned if he didn’t talk this guy into letting us in.

“There were a couple of other guys inside, and we asked them to play a little ’2-on-2.’ Bill took every shot. At one point, I said, ‘Hey, don’t you ever pass the ball?’

“And he said, ‘No.’ ”

At Tucson High School in 1949, Bill was the leading scorer on a team that went undefeated and won the state championship. At one point during his career, the Badgers won 51 consecutive games.

At Arizona, he led the Border Conference in scoring in 1953, and the Wildcats won their last championship in that league.

He was the UA student body president as well as the star of the basketball team, and he went on to become a high school coach, educator and administrator in the Tucson Unified School District.

He was told in May that he had about a week to live. “So I checked myself out of the hospital and came home,” he said. “I didn’t like the TV reception there anyhow.”

He lived two more months.

He fell last Monday and suffered what would have otherwise been a minor cut above his right eyebrow. “But Bill just didn’t have anything left this time,” Reeves said.

Visits, telephone calls and letters from old friends, former players and coaches during his final weeks had cheered, and possibly revived, Kemmeries. Scores of acquaintances dropped by to visit Bill and his wife, Susan, at their midtown home.

With a remarkable attitude, Bill took death into overtime. His was a grace and dignity I have never seen equaled. He even managed to joke about his situation.

“Nobody has ever been funnier while he was dying,” Reeves said. “He had us roaring.”

Kemmeries was the first basketball coach at Catalina High, and in seven years the Trojans won 88 games and lost 38. He was Arizona’s high school Coach of the Year in 1960, when he took his underdog Catalina team to the finals of the state tournament.

He was involved in UA alumni activities and did a lot of work for the YMCA, among many civic interests.

Bill and his first wife, Carolyn, had three children: Bill Jr., Kay and Kristi.

Jim White, assistant to head coach Bud Doolen at Tucson High during Kemmeries’ playing days, remembered a game at Douglas during Bill’s senior year.

“It ended 40-40, and we went overtime,” White said. “Bill had his usual great game, and we eventually won, 48-40.

“Well, they were pretty rowdy fans down in Douglas, and when it ended, this tall Mexican lady sitting on the front row of the bleachers ran up to Bill and Bud and smacked them both on the head with a big purse. ‘Take that, you SOBs,’ she yelled.”

Rudy Castro went to junior high, high school and college with Kemmeries.

“We weren’t friends, we were brothers,” Castro said. “I have lost the best pal I ever had. I loved that guy.”

Kemmeries was born in Naples, Italy, where his father was on assignment with the diplomatic service. Bill moved here with his family in 1944.

“All of us Hispanic kids were pretty close at Roskruge Junior High,” Castro said. “But one day, one of my buddies decided he was going to beat up this Anglo kid, Kemmeries. I told him if he tried, he’d better be ready for a doubleheader because he’d have to fight me next. I meant it, too. He left Bill alone.”

Roy Drachman, who knows more about Tucson than anyone, called Kemmeries “a truly outstanding basketball player and a great influence on young people in Tucson.”

Dick Anklam, a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brother of Kemmeries’ at UA, said a bunch of them took a bus trip to Nogales to watch a bullfight in the early 1950s.

“We stopped to eat,” Anklam said, “and a couple of us, walking ahead of Bill, set him up for a practical joke.

“We saw this ‘working lady’ on Canal Street. She spoke English, and she agreed to go along with the prank.

“So when Bill and the rest of the guys walked past, she said, ‘Oh, Bill, you’re back!’ ”

We were all amazed that Kemmeries was strong enough to outlive the doctors’ estimate on how much time he had left.

Drachman called from California a couple of weeks ago, asking about Bill. “I’m going to call him right now,” Roy said and hung up.

Bill wasn’t home. He had talked Susan into driving him to San Diego one last time.

BLAYDA Sr., James R. February 19, 1953 to July 1, 2000. Beloved Son, Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is survived by his parents: father, Henry; and mother, Joy, both of Tucson, AZ; his wife, Katherine; children: son, James, Jr. (Lisa) and their children, Meghan and Zachary; daughter, Carissa (Paul) and their children Michael and Micayla, and youngest son, Chad all of Tucson.

BURKE, Margo A., 61, passed away July 4, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James Burke; daughters, Jamie (Jim) Provencio, and Jana Burke; son, James Rex Burke; sister, Sharon Slough; and two grandchildren, Jimmy and Jake. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Casa De La Luz Hospice, 6812 N. Oracle Rd. Ste #144, Tucson, AZ 85704. Care entrusted to HEATHER MORTUARY.

DANNY L. CRAIN

53, passed peacefully from this life on July 5, 2000. He was a person of great courage who showed tremendous strength throughout his illness, fighting his battle with courage and dignity and grace.

He was a 1964 graduate of Palo Verde High School.

Danny was employed by Tucson Newspapers, Inc. for the past 32 years until his illness forced him into an early retirement, retiring in the position of Production Maintenance Manager. While employed there, he won many awards such as Employee of the Year, Customer Connection Award and was a member of the President Club. He was an avid sportsman who loved the beauty of nature and the outdoors. He leaves behind a loving family who will miss him greatly. His wife of 35 years, Susan; sons, Danny Crain, Jr., (Lydia), Bryon Crain (Stephanie); as well as his beloved grandchildren, Clayton, Trevor and Sydney. Also survived by his mother, Mae Crain; brothers, David (Valerie), Charles (Lori); sisters, Paulette Langan (John), and Lynette Tucker. Also survived by his in-laws, nieces and nephews and the extended Quayle family. He leaves behind a wealth of wonderful, supportive, caring friends who were like family through his illness and to you, we give our love and appreciation.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Father Harry Hedwith presiding.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Danny Crain Memorial Fund at any Bank of America branch, account #0046 7144 6772. Donations to be used to help others in the fight against cancer.

DOOLITTLE, Jennie Fae, 82, of Tucson, died July 4, 2000. She is survived by her children, David (Candas) Doolittle of Tucson, Margie (Melvin) Cunningham of Tucson, and Steven Doolittle of Marina del Rey, CA; grandchildren, Phyllis (Donald) McGhee, Troy (Pam) Doolittle, Gary Doolittle, Wendy Doolittle, Kevin Doolittle, Kathy (Deano) Mirabal, Lisa (David) Ostrander, and Bree Cunningham; numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Edith Marxen of Kansas City, KS, Fern Moss of Olathe, KS and Dortha Burgess of Omaha, AR. Mrs. Doolittle was predeceased by her husband, Waymond Doolittle on April 6, 1969 and her son, Gary Doolittle on April 28, 1983. Services will be held Saturday, 9:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Evergreen Mortuary. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.

FRAZER, Frank H. died July 3, 2000 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 74.

The son of J.D. and Hazel Frazer, Frank was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 17, 1926, and lived in Minneapolis until the late 1930′s when his family moved to Southern California.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, was severely wounded in Okinawa, and after recuperating from his injuries attended Pomona College in Southern California. Frank married Ellen Luedtke in 1958 and they returned to Minnesota, where he entered the hardware business, and worked in a variety of positions for many years.

After retiring, Frank and Ellen divided their time between homes in Tucson, Arizona and Stone Lake, Wisconsin. At Lake Sissabagama in Wisconsin, he was responsible for securing a large wooded island open space for the use of local residents, and ensuring its preservation in years to come. He loved travel in foreign countries, such as Jamaica, Turkey, England, Germany, and spending time with Ellen and their many friends in Arizona, California, and Wisconsin.

Frank was preceded in death by his sisters Betty and Jean; his brother Ray; and his son, Alex. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; his son, Walter, his sister, Julie Maxeiner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a memorial service to be held July 10, 2000, 10:00 a.m. at St. Bede’s Anglican Church, 1135 W. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ. Graveside services at the family plot in Minneapolis are pending. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Sarver Heart Center, P.O. Box 245046, Tucson, AZ 85724-5046, or St. Bede’s Anglican Church.

GORDON, Jane died in Kent, Washington on June 23, 2000, at the home of her daughter. Born March 29, 1927, in Franklin, Kentucky. Graduated from Franklin High School. Married Fred Stegall in Kansas in 1946; he died in 1966. Resided in Galesburg, Illinois until 1969. Moved to Tucson, Arizona. Married Robert Gordon in 1970 in Tucson where they owned and operated the JoAnn Court Motel. He died in 1997. She was employed by American Red Cross Blood Services, Tucson. Survived by two daughters, Barb Devena, Galesburg, IL. and Sue Wenigman, Kent, Washington; four grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held July 21, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Tucson. Memorials may be made to the Arizona Red Cross Donor Services or Hospice of Seattle.

MAULER, Vernon Joseph, 77, died July 4, 2000. Husband of Patricia Mauler; father of Deborah Kathryn (Tom) LaBine of Green Bay, WI, Mark Joseph (Cheryl) Mauler of Mesa, AZ, Sheila Lynn (Peter) Butterbrodt and Martha Ruth Price, both of Tucson; grandfather of Nick and Scott, Erinn and Linsey, Megan and Sarah and Jessica. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret ”Peggy” Mauler. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Services will be held at a later date at the Santa Catalina Catholic Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

McCULLY, Gerald (Jerry) R., husband of Verna Van Loan passed away July 6, 2000. Born in Warren, Ohio, on February 3, 1935. Jerry moved to Tucson in 1984. For the last 15 years, Jerry and Verna enjoyed a very special marriage of love, companionship, fun and many trips to Scotland, where his ashes will be interred at Gairloch, Wester Ross. His great Irish sense of humor will live on in all of us. Jerry is survived by Verna, his wife; three children, Klea McCully, Kurt McCully (Michelle) and Kelly (Neal) Chestnut, all from Columbus, Ohio; three stepchildren, Steve Van Loan (Elizabeth), Tucson, Glenn Van Loan (Kathy), Tucson and Doug Van Loan (Leigh), Phoenix; by his loving sister Peggy McAleer from Florida; ten loving grandchildren and a niece and nephew. Memorial services to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held on July 8, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Chapel, 4100 Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry’s name to TMC Hospice, 5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712.

PAULINE CORRELL MITCHELL

78, native of the Old Pueblo, died July 3, 2000. Born December 29, 1921, she was the second of four children of Paul Poe Correll and Zilpha Hager Correll. Preceded in death by her husband, William A. Mitchell, Jr., and by her sisters, Nan Sowerwine and Zilpha Hamilton; she is survived by her brother Paul Correll of Tucson, her children Dr. Bill Mitchell of Chapel Hill, NC, Douglas (Sally Jo) Mitchell of Tucson, Barbara Mitchell (Jurgen Herweg) of Olalla, WA, her ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Pauline was a graduate of Tucson High School (1939) and attended the University of Arizona. She was a past president of the Tucson Junior League and a former member of the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women. Following her husband’s second retirement, they moved to Key Colony Beach, FL where they continued their longstanding enjoyment of skin diving and water skiing begun with their children. Following her husband’s death there in 1976, she served on the Key Colony Beach city council.

Pauline returned to the company of old friends in Tucson in 1979, and to the readily available support of her son, Doug and daughter-in-law, Sally Jo. Over the next several decades, Pauline enjoyed a widening circle of friends through her support of the arts as well as her own career as a pottery artist. During the last decade of her life, she developed additional friendships through the Tucson Medical Center water exercise group, through her interest in energy healing and through the Circle of Grandmothers which often met in her home.

The last year of her life was particularly enriched by her transformation of her yard into a self-sustaining desert garden, and by her rekindled romance with her old high school beau, Rex Thompson of San Anselmo, CA. Following an unexpected several month illness, she died peacefully at home looking out on her garden – cared for by her family and others who loved her. Grateful for her love and the example of her life, we mourn her passing.

A memorial service will be held for her Saturday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel at East Lawn Cemetery. There will be a reception at the Arizona Inn from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to your favorite art or charitable organization.

MOORE, Alvin O., 80, of Tucson, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000. Mr. Moore is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Larry) Lebofsky; and granddaughter, Miranda Lebofsky all of Tucson; beloved in-laws, Ruth and Samuel Sampson; nieces; grandnieces and grandnephew of Georgia; and cousin, Elaine Carlton of Florida. Mr. Moore was a long time member of First Congregational Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Rev. Richard L. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Congregational Church, 824 N. Second Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705.

PERALTA, Juana M. went to our Lord June 24, 2000 at the age of 97, in her daughter’s home in Santa Clara, CA. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Juan C. Peralta. Survived by her son, Louis (Evelyn); daughters, Jorgina Drake and Triny Peralta; sister, Carmen Suarez; brother, Julio Minjares; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held in Santa Clara on June 28, 2000.

SANCHEZ, Antonio C., 74, of Tucson, passed away July 1, 2000. Preceded in death by parents, Viviano and Adela Sanchez; four brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Survived by wife of 53 years, Eva U. Sanchez; daughter, Rosemary (Mark) Templeton; sons, Frank (Linda), Eddie (Jean), Willie, Larry, Hector, and Richard (Cynthia); sister, Frances (David) Zaragoza; also survived by 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Antonio served his country proudly in WWII. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Dad, your memory will live with us forever, we thank you for everything, we love you and may God bless you. Love, your wife and children. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2000 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, July 10, 2000, 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

SHANK, Lenabelle, 78, of Tucson. Went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2000 after fighting a long, hard battle. She was born in Universal, Indiana on December 7, 1921. Preceded in death by sister, Bea; and twin brothers, Bob and Earl. Survived by husband, Wayne; son, Cliff, two sisters, Helen Pickrell and Joann (Hal) Ward; brother, Byron (Mary) Graves; and several nieces and nephews. She was active in her church groups, a member of the Eastern Star and the Engineers Wives Auxiliary. The family thanks the kind care given her by El Dorado Critical Care Unit and all the staff at Vencor. Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.

SMALL, Lucille Deex, 94, died June 30, 2000. Survived by stepchildren Robert Small, Mary Macknight, Gordon Small, Carol McCartney and Richard Small. Memorial Mass Saturday July 8, 11:30 a.m. at Santa Rita in the Desert Catholic Church in Vail, AZ, 762-5363. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de los Ninos.

TUCKER Jr., James W. of Tucson, Arizona passed away Monday, July 3, 2000 at Tucson Medical Center. He is survived by his father; two sisters; a brother; his daughter and son; two granddaughters; and his companion, Ruth Holder. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pampton Ave., Cedar Groves, NJ 07009. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 7, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. at 4:00 p.m.

TYRRELL, Olive Ruth, born September 10, 1914 in Monroe, Minnesota, passed away July 5, 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband, Scott Edward Tyrrell. She is survived by her brother, Robert Harris of Oregon; and two nieces. Olive graduated in 1937 from Heron College and in 1939 from Colorado State Teachers College. During her 35 year career she taught in Pierre, South Dakota and from 1956 – 1978 she taught in the Flowing Wells School District and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2000 in the chapel at Catalina United Methodist Church. Interment East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may by made to the church, 2700 E. Speedway, 85716. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

WOOLDRIDGE, Elli, 72, of Tucson. Died: July 3, 2000. Wife of William Wooldridge of Tucson. Mother of Robin Raine of Tucson. Grandmother of Anaya, Trevor and Madelyn Raine, all of Tucson. Daughter of Hilde Herbst of Germany. Memorial service, Monday, July 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Hoelter officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., (888-1111)

IN MEMORIAM

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William (Memo) Jimenez

February 27, 1955 – July 7, 1999.

Its been a year since you’ve gone home. Wonderful memories remain in our hearts. Your caring ways, smiling face, little jokes that made us laugh. Forever loving you, Parents, Son, Sisters and Families.

MITCH LANDON SMITH

August 30, 1970 – July 7, 1999

How I miss your smile, laugh, enthusiasm, and phone calls. Your leaving has left a hole in my heart that can’t be filled and the pain never goes away. Mitch, I miss you so and will love you forever.

Mom and Roxann, Dad and Pat.

Crain recalled as reliable, positive

Danny Crain, 53, a pressman and production maintenance manager for Tucson Newspapers, died of cancer Wednesday.

By JEFFREY CAMPBELL

Citizen Staff Writer

Danny Crain, who worked on production and maintenance of the presses at Tucson Newspapers for 32 years, died Wednesday of cancer. He was 53.

Mr. Crain left his job as production maintenance manager when he discovered the cancer in September 1998.

But he continued to answer calls and questions about the operation and upkeep of the equipment, said Wayne Bean, Tucson Newspapers vice president of operations.

The operations department prints, distributes and handles advertising for the editorially separate Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star.

“I’m told in round numbers, it’s about 20 million bucks worth of equipment, so it’s quite a responsibility,” Bean said.

“The thing about the presses, they’ve got to run all the time.”

Mr. Crain heard from a relative about openings for machinists at the newspaper plant during a strike, said his wife, Sue.

“He was brand new to the newspaper business when he started,” she said.

He rose through the ranks, and his work earned him an outstanding manager award from Tucson Newspapers in 1992 and the company’s President’s Award in 1993.

He was constantly on call, Sue Crain said.

“Sometimes he’d be called many nights in a row, and sometimes he’d go months without getting called,” Sue Crain said.

Away from work, he loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and camping, his wife said.

Arthur Gutierrez, a Tucson Newspapers machinist for 35 years, said he and Mr. Crain weren’t just co-workers, but friends.

“You couldn’t ask for a better person to work for. He was always willing to teach a person anything,” Gutierrez said.

Deryck Burkett, the prepress manager, characterized him as a “big, gentle guy with a big heart.”

“(He had) the greatest attitude of anybody I’ve ever worked with,” Burkett said.

Sieglinde Welsh, postpress manager, said, “Any time somebody couldn’t solve a problem, Danny would come in.

“On production, it’s important that you have somebody that reliable.”

In addition to his wife, Mr. Crain is survived by sons Bryon and Danny; three grandchildren, Clayton, Trevor and Sydney; his mother, Mae; brothers David and Charles, all of Tucson; sisters Paulette Langon of Tucson and Lynette Tucker of Mesa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to the Danny Crain memorial fund at any Bank of America branch, under account number 004671446772.

All contributions will go directly to aid in the fight against cancer.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 5 at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo.

CHAPPELL, Alma Louise, 73, of Tucson, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; daughter, Elaine Brown; and son, Ronald E. Chappell. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria O’Rourke, Madonna Brown; son, Gary Chappell; brother, Norman Genthon of Mexico City, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2000 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.

FALKNER, Rita F., 82 years old, formerly of Buffalo, NY died July 7, 2000 in Tucson. Born on June 5, 1918 in Buffalo, New York. Survived by five sons, James Robert Falkner of Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada, David J. Falkner of Lynwood, Washington, Paul J. Falkner of Phoenix, Joseph F. Falkner of Concord, CA, Donald R. Falkner of Leucadia, CA; two daughters, Barbara S. Jordan of Santa Cruz, CA, and Mary K. Burke of Tucson, AZ; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. The widow of Joseph F. Falkner. Mass will be said for Mrs. Falkner on Monday July 10, 2000 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla St., Glendale, AZ, 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Phoenix. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, Tucson. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO, 80231.

JOSE, Lambert V., 55, of Tucson, passed away July 4, 2000. Survived by wife, Mary Grace Jose; daughters, Berdella (Paul) and Josephine; sons, Ivan and Rene (Delvena); six sisters, seven brothers; also survived by three grandchildren, Adina, Navian and Arianna. Lambert was an employee of Desert Archaeology. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2000 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, 204 S. Stone Ave. Mass will be offered Sunday, July 9, 2000, 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sells, AZ with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Buenos Aires Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

MORAN III, Dan J., 44, resident of Bisbee, AZ, passed away July 4, 2000 following a serious accident in Tucson, AZ. Born August 29, 1955 in Houston, TX and baptized in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, he is survived by his parents, Dan and Carolyn Moran, Brenham, TX; four sisters, Jennifer (Larry) Chambers, Tyler, TX, Catherine (Jeff) Zeiss, Burton, TX, Mary Anne (Shannon) Smith, Austin, TX; Carrie (Shawn) Derkowski, Brenham, TX; one brother, Bill Moran (Traci), Brenham, TX; aunt, Betty (Dr. Edward Kitts), Selma, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his aunt, Francese (Dr. Theo Tusa), Houston, TX.

Dan attended parochial schools in Houston and graduated from San Marcos Baptist Academy, 1974. He attended Sam Houston College in Huntsville, TX. Dan enjoyed nature, hiking, camping, horticulture, gardening, working with children, photography, and travel. Dan will be loved and missed by his family and Tucson’s Rainbow Family. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX by Rev David Williams. Burial services will be at Oak Rest Cemetery near the home of his parents. A private prayer circle will be held at a later date in Tucson. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85719.

PROSE, Arthur Irving. Word has been received of the death of Arthur Irving Prose, 91, Lawton, OK. Mr. Prose died June 29, 2000 in a Lawton, Oklahoma care center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker Funeral Home, Lawton, Oklahoma.

He was born September 12, 1908 in Lewistown, Illinois. After graduating from Lewistown High School, he moved to Los Angeles, California. He married Vera Harriet White on June 4, 1934 in Los Angles. She died August 24, 1998. He moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1940 and resided there for 57 years. He owned Reliable Painters and Decorators until his retirement in 1991. While in Arizona he also resided at Hawley Lake and Pinetop. He had been a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church since 1941, where he served on the Board of Deacons. He moved to Lawton in 1997.

Survivors include a daughter, Maryruth Prose, Meers, Oklahoma; a son, Damon, Tucson; eight grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son; Ramon Prose.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tucson.

WOOLDRIDGE, Elli, 72, of Tucson. Died: July 3, 2000. Wife of William Wooldridge of Tucson. Mother of Robin Raine of Tucson. Grandmother of Anya, Trevor and Madelyn Raine, all of Tucson. Daughter of Hilde Herbst of Germany. Memorial service, Monday, July 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Hoelter officiating at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., (888-1111)

A final ride

VAL CANEZ/Tucson Citizen

Raul Morales and family friend Cheyenne Walsh make their way through Holy Hope Cemetery yesterday on a hearse carrying Morales’s father, Jesus Vega Morales, who died June 28. The procession started at St. Augustine’s Cathedral and ended at the cemetery. The carriage was drawn by Percheron horses.

Because of incorrect information from Northwest Fire officials, a story Monday about a mobile home fire incorrectly stated that victim Jerald McMurren, 64, suffered third-degree burns over most of his body. He died of smoke inhalation, officials said.

BERNARD STOKELIN, Isaiah C., 1, died July 3, 2000. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.

CARRASCO, Manuel C., 80, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away July 01, 2000. Survived by son, Ramon (Fonda) Carrasco; daughter, Francis (Jack) Gresham; foster daughters, Petra Romero and Mary Valenzuela; sister, Eva Leon; brothers, Frank, Alonzo, Alex and Adam; also survived by ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 07, 2000 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 08, 2000, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

Fernando A. Grijalva, II

November 18, 1957- July 2, 2000

Preceded in death by grandmother Raquel O. Ayala; grandmother, Maria Luisa Contreras; grandfather, Pedro Grijalva. Survived by his wife, Yvonne Marie (Duarte) Grijalva; sons, Fernando Antonio III, Francisco Valentin, & Federico Ramon Grijalva; parents, Jessie A. Pina & Fernando C. Grijalva, Sr.; brothers, Daniel, Luis, Ramon, Ruben; sisters, Alma & Jessica.

It’s time that is taken from us at our least expected moment. We humans never cease to live for the seconds we take for granted. But there comes a time when the Lord above calls, and we, His sheep-His children follow the tunnel of glory; the light that leads us to his kingdom.

Nano, you were & always will be the most loved father & husband & son-in-law a family could have. We love you, we’ll miss you; your smiling face, your generosity and kindness in helping others at any given moment, your love for your Cocoa, Gorda & Gooch, & your wonderful human being ways. I’ll be there by your side to hold, kiss & be your babe everyday to come until we meet again. Love, Buddy …(Yvonne)

For my son, Fernando, Jr. Mijo, Yo te di Vida, pero Dios te quita la vida Mortal, para seguir a su lado viviendo en paz eternidad…Espero que un dia, yo, tu Madre vuelvo aver te con tu sonrisa tan bonito. …Tu Madre, Jessie…

For our brother, Fernando, ”Bro”, as the oldest in our family we are grateful for all the things you showed us. Throughout life, we learned that what we do and what we become is what we call destiny. We will remember the ”Rambo” in you, the Big Brother in you, the beautiful Father that you were. Family is the Blessing in life that God gives us to share; Good and Bad, Happy and Sad, Glory and Gloom, and LOVE for one another…

We shall remember your beautiful singing voice, your favorite places, Sedona, Oak Greek, the outdoor life that of which made your spirit free. Your pain that only you could feel, has been taken and you have gone to the embracing peace that you share in the heavens with all the Angels. God will keep you close to him now…Peace be at your side…, Your Brothers & Sisters…

The Mercy of God is very tender, & heaven’s dawn is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness & death’s shadow, & to guide us to the path of peace.”—Luke 1:78,79

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2000 at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2580 S. 6th Ave., 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be Friday, July 7, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Burial following at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd.

HARTLEP, John (Jack),

September 12, 1939 – July 4, 2000

He is survived by wife, Amy; three sons, Jon, Jim and Jeff; three beloved daughters-in-law, Judi, Pam and Sheri; he left six grandchildren, Jana, Erin, Ryan, Brook, Nicole, Sydney; and one great-grandchild, Dayton. John was a retired Battalion Chief of 31 years, for the Ann Arbor, MI Fire Department and lived in semi-retirement in Tucson, AZ since September of 1992. Memorial services will be held at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Saturday July 8, 2000 at 11:00 a.m.

OPAL MAE (GRANDMA) KILMER

Born August 26, 1911 in Altus, OK, passed away July 2, 2000. She moved to Tucson with her family in 1928. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Kilmer. Survived by her daughter, Betty Pauline (Eddie) Goslin; son, Charles Henry (Louann) Kilmer; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kilmer worked at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during WWII on instruments and as an electrician. She was a wood carver, and enjoyed traveling the U.S. especially visiting her granddaughter in Wyoming, and Canada in an Airstream Trailer. She never met a stranger. Arrangements by Desert Rose Mortuary. There will no services.

MERICLE, Ronald G., 65, passed away July 4, 2000 in Tucson. Survived by his wife of 29 years, Arline Mericle; two daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Ash, and Michelle (Thom) Gilbert; mother, Emily Mericle of New York; sister, Margaret (Ralph) Speer of New York; niece, Tanya (Andrew) Hall of New York; three grandchildren, Danielle, Kyle, Derek. Preceded in death by his son, Brian Michael; and his father, George Henry. Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, 2000 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 7, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to T.M.C. Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85712. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. 881-0338

PAULINE CORRELL MITCHELL

78, native of the Old Pueblo, died July 3, 2000. Born December 29, 1921, she was the second of four children of Paul Poe Correll and Zilpha Hager Correll. Preceded in death by her husband, William A. Mitchell, Jr., and by her sisters, Nan Sowerwine and Zilpha Hamilton; she is survived by her brother Paul Correll of Tucson, her children Dr. Bill Mitchell of Chapel Hill, NC, Douglas (Sally Jo) Mitchell of Tucson, Barbara Mitchell (Jurgen Herweg) of Olalla, WA, her ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Pauline was a graduate of Tucson High School (1939) and attended the University of Arizona. She was a past president of the Tucson Junior League and a former member of the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women. Following her husband’s second retirement, they moved to Key Colony Beach, FL where they continued their longstanding enjoyment of skin diving and water skiing begun with their children. Following her husband’s death there in 1976, she served on the Key Colony Beach city council.

Pauline returned to the company of old friends in Tucson in 1979, and to the readily available support of her son, Doug and daughter-in-law, Sally Jo. Over the next several decades, Pauline enjoyed a widening circle of friends through her support of the arts as well as her own career as a pottery artist. During the last decade of her life, she developed additional friendships through the Tucson Medical Center water exercise group, through her interest in energy healing and through the Circle of Grandmothers which often met in her home.

The last year of her life was particularly enriched by her transformation of her yard into a self-sustaining desert garden, and by her rekindled romance with her old high school beau, Rex Thompson of San Anselmo, CA. Following an unexpected several month illness, she died peacefully at home looking out on her garden – cared for by her family and others who loved her. Grateful for her love and the example of her life, we mourn her passing.

A memorial service will be held for her Saturday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel at East Lawn Cemetery. There will be a reception at the Arizona Inn from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to your favorite art or charitable organization.

OSMER Sr., Willard K., ”Keith” passed away July 1, 2000. Memorial services are now finalized and will be held 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. just south of Speedway.

RODRIQUEZ, Barbara Jean (Adkins), 48, died on July 3, 2000, in Phoenix, AZ. She was lent to our family on February 12, 1952. She is survived by her husband, Jaime; daughter, Cynthia Rose Adkins (Gabriel); sons, Albert D. Betancourt & James Alexander Rodriquez; mother, Felicita O. Adkins; sisters, Susana Adkins, Julie Adkins, Georgiana Verdugo, Kathy (Ray) Nunez; brothers, Joseph C. (Dee) Adkins & John (Bonnie) Adkins; five nephews & 16 nieces. She fought a valiant battle up to the very last and it was her request that there be no funeral services. A memorial mass will be offered at St. Monica Church, 212 W. Medina Rd., at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7. Special thanks to the great staff at the Gardiner Home in Phoenix for their kindness and care. Donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the American Cancer Society.

DAVID ALEXANDER SHAND

April 29, 1940 – July 3, 2000

(Toronto Ontario – Tucson, AZ)

An honest man with an adventurous spirit who brought beauty to the world. Beloved of many, his wife, Carol Sinclair; step-children, Stephanie (Tyler) Meigs, Ted Sinclair and Aldine Sinclair; sister-in-law, Aldine von Isser; and brothers-in-law, William Cartan and Murray Sinclair of Toronto; and long time friend Jill Spencer-Phillips of Ottawa. A memorial service to be held in Dwight ON Canada at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Cancer Foundation, 1845 W. Orange Grove Rd., #2, Tucson, AZ 85704.Arrangement by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

JOYCE PAULINE SHELTON

74, of Tucson, passed away on July 4, 2000. She was born in Okay, Oklahoma, on August 23, 1925, the only child of Harvey D. and Jewel Sandage.

Pauline is survived by her husband of 53 years, William (Bill) Shelton, Jr.; sons Danny (Tana) Shelton and Paul (Sue) Shelton, both of Tucson. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Michael, Julie, Will, Michelle, Austin, Mickey and Brett; and one greatgrandchild, Marina.

Pauline met her husband and lifelong best friend, Billy, in grade school at Okay, Oklahoma, and they were married in 1947 after Billy’s return from naval service in WWII. Before moving to Tucson in 1993 to be near their two sons and their families, Pauline had lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, since 1956 working for the Bell telephone system 34 years before retiring from AT&T (Formerly Western Electric) in 1990.

In Oklahoma City, Pauline was an active and devoted member of Portland Avenue Baptist Church and later Putnam City Baptist Church until moving to Tucson in 1993.

At the time of her death Pauline was a dedicated and vital member of her congregation at Northwest Baptist Church in Tucson. Her love, generosity and unselfish spirit were an inspiration to all those who knew her. Her many acts of charity and attention to the needs of those less fortunate touched the lives of so many.

Pauline was the most devoted wife, mother and grandmother any family could ever pray for. Our hearts are heavy with our great loss but we rejoice in the knowledge of her eternal home in glory with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL at N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Baptist Church, 2926 W. Curtis Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85705, or to the American Lung Association of Arizona, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85716.

SMALL, Lucille Deex, 94, died June 30, 2000. Survived by stepchildren Robert Small, Mary Macknight, Gordon Small, Carol McCartney and Richard Small. Memorial Mass Saturday July 8, 11:30 a.m. at Santa Rita in the Desert Catholic Church in Vail, AZ, 762-5363. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de los Ninos.

STOLLER, Esther K., 89, of Tucson, died July 3, 2000. She is survived by her son, Arthur (Elaine) Stoller of Tucson; son, Michael (Jacqueline) Stoller of Williamsburg, Virginia; grandchildren, Amy (Luigi) Markottia of Tucson, Richard (Dierdra) Stoller of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Stoller of Washington, D.C., Peter Stoller of Denver, Colorado; three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Irving Stoller on March 2, 1985. Service Thursday 2:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, Rev. Dr. Aaron Polinsky officiating. Interment in Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. The family will receive guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stoller; Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

WEISS, Catherine Lamb, 79, died June 28, 2000. Survived by her aunt, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton; daughter, Catherine Lewis; stepdaughter, Barbara (John) Patrone; grandchildren, Adam, Colin, & Katrink Lewis, Tracey & Chris Homerin, Jay Patrone; greatgranddaughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Homerin; and her dog, Darby. Services were held at Christ the King Episcopal Church. The gift of her love embraces us all as we hold dear our memories.

KERRY RAY YARBROUGH

43, of Tucson, AZ died Saturday, July 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, LeeAnn Yarbrough; sons, Kyle Yarbrough and John-Levi Bunch; daughters, Ashley Yarbrough and Nicole Bunch; parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Yarbrough; sister, Cheryl Crawford; grandmothers, Ethel Yarbrough and Ola Mae Kight; as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-aw, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; an endless number of hunting/ fishing buddies; friends; and business associates. He was a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk foundation; NRA; B.A.S.S.; Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society; Pima Pistol Club; Tucson Trap and Skeet; SAHBA-company affiliation through K.R. Yarbrough Construction Co., Inc. A memorial will be held at Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ on Thursday, July 6, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ironwood Room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, c/o Steve Hopkins, 2925 N. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @Magee.