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GEAMES, Helen L.
14 Oct 1979 72 Kansas City, MO 13 Oct 1979 Claude Frances LEY, Sue CURRIE and John

GEARAN, Leonard H.
Leonard H. Gearan, 53, a retired Army chief warrant officer, died in Washington, D. C., June 22, 1978. He was born in Gardner, Mass., and served in the armed forces for 32 years, retiring in 1974. Wife, Peggy; children, Jane, Ann, Timothy and John; two brothers; mother, Veronica. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

GEHRT, Josephine M.
Josephine M. Gehrt, 67, a native of Hungary, died April 22, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a member of St. Joachim's Church and moved to the Valley from Skokie, Illinois, in 1968. Husband, Arthur. Interment in Sunland Memorial Park. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

GEITENBEEK, Louise
Louise Geitenbeek, 81, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away August 30, 2004 at Meadow Park Care Center in Prescott. Born on May 5, 1923 in Harlem, Holland. A private cremation has been held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Cortez at Carleton Prescott, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

GEM, Manuel
Manuel Gem, 58, of Peoria, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Litchfield Park and was an operating engineer. Wife, Juliana; daughter, Deanna; son, Manuel, Jr.; sisters, Jessie Mendoza, Petra Soto, Ruth Juarez and Yolanda Ramirez; brothers, Trinidad and Steve. Services St. Charles Catholic Church, Peoria. 2/4/1994.

GEMMILL, Carol E.
Clarkdale - Private memorial services for Carol E. Gemmill, 56, who died Oct. 18, 1979, at Marcus Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Cottonwood, are pending. Mrs. Gemmill, a New Mexico native, moved to the Verde Valley area in 1959. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Richard; a son, James; two daughters, Melanie Osborne and Shelley DeWitt; three sisters and six grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 20, 1979.

GENSUROWSKY, Anna
Anna Gensurowsky, 86, of 120 W. Granada, was born in the Ukraine and died Jan. 26, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of the Ukranian Orthodox Church. Survivors include her children, Irene Holgerson and Walter; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Feb. 1, 1982.

GENTRY, Cleo J.
Cleo J. Gentry, 74, died Oct. 11, 1982. He was a retired mechanic. Survivors include sons, James and Edwin; daughter, Joyce Reindl; three brothers; two sisters and grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 13 Oct 1982.

GENTRY, John Evin
Services for John Evin Gentry, 41, who died Saturday, August 5, 1967, in his home at 2021 W. Gardenia, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Gentry was born in Stratford, Oklahoma, and moved here 31 years ago from Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was employed as a lather by Reliable Drywall Co., 3800 W. Whitton. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Faith Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Eva; two daughters, Vicki and Mrs. Pam Craig, both of Phoenix, and four brothers and four sisters living out of state. Wednesday, August 9, 1967.

GENTRY, Phillip
Phillip Gentry, 41, of Phoenix, died June 6, 1994. He was born in Cincinnati. Parents, Betty and James Lampkin; three sisters; two brothers. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Madison. 6/17/1994.

GENTY, John Arthur
John Arthur Genty, 50, of Glendale, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a quality and analysis employee with American Telephone & Telegraph Co. and a Navy veteran. Wife, Barbara; daughter, Content JONES; stepmother, Jane; sisters, Joanne MONCRIEF, Margaret SPERBER and Katheleen MALLORY; brother, Edward; one grandchild. St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak St., Phoenix. 2/9-10/1994.

GENTY, Myrtle J.
Phoenix, 48; Born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota; moved to Arizona in 1966 from Omaha. Died while visiting in Omaha. Husband, Edward; daughters, Mrs. Robert WRIGHT of Iowa, Margaret and Kathleen GENTY, Phoenix; sons, John A. and Edward W.; mother, Thelma FLADE of Chicago; father, Frank PIERSALL, Chicago St. Francis Cemetery 8 August 1967

GEORGE, Donald L.
Donald L. George, 49, an Army veteran of World War II, died Monday, June 24, 1974, in Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, N.Y. He had been chief of prosthetics, artificial limb departments since 1946 at Veterans Administration hospitals. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Elks Lodge and Lutheran faith. He was born in Newton, Kansas, and moved from Phoenix four years ago. Wife, Alice; children, Mrs. Linda Luchangco, Mrs. Connie Hansen, Gayle and Donald George; a brother, Harvey Crobarger; two other brothers and three sisters; and five grandsons. Graveside servies were in Greenwood Cemetery. Mercer Mortuary. 6/27/1974.

GEORGE, Eulah Julia
Eulah Julie George, 96, of Phoenix, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Oklahoma and was a homemaker. Daughters, Iris PEREZ and Catherine DIXON; son, Dale; three grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. 2/8/1994.

GEORGE, Jack D.
In loving memory of Jack D. George, 84, born January 8, 1920 in Roseville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 in Sun City West, Arizona. Jack was a member of the Army Air Forces during World War II. He served as a bombadier on the B-24 Liberator. He was part of the European Air Campaign who was shot down over France. Jack remained a POW until liberated by General Patton's forces. After the war, Jack worked for Electro-Motive in LaGrange, Illinois and then was an executive for Campbell Soup until his retirement in 1985. Jack was a golfer and a swimmer in his retirement days. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; his daughter Barbara Riddle and her husband, Craig; his son, Mike George and his wife Suzie. Jack has four grandchildren: Julie, Andy, Greg and Steve and three little great granddaughters: Katie, Emily, and Hannah. Jack was a wonderful and loving husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather. His family who loved him dearly and his friends will miss him every day. The memorial service was private. Arrangements handled by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 623-584-6299. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/29/2004.

GEORGE, Llewellyn
1 Aug 1938 - 22 Jan 1980 Mesa - Llewellyn George, 41, a Korean War veteran, died Jan. 22, 1980. He was born in Arizona and had been a farm worker. He is survived by his father, Olleton George; and a sister. Friends may call in St. Francis Hall on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Graveside services were in the Lehi Cemetery. 1/26/1980.

GEORGE, Margie M.
Margie M. George, 66, of Prescott Valley, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Hastings, Nebraska. Survivors include her husband, Duane H.; brother, Harold Jensen. Services have been held. Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

GEORGE, Melvin
Melvin George, 23, was killed in auto accident in Tempe Sept. 28, 1980. Mr. George was born in Arizona and was a member of the Plumbers Union. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Joseph Halford; father, Robert George; four sisters and four brothers. Services were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dulce, N.M. Published 10/3/1980.

GEORGIEFS, Francisca
Rosary for Mrs. Francisca Georgiefe, 82, who died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be said at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Mass of Requiem will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Mrs. Georgiefe, 2904 W. Latham, was born in Cimarron, N. M., and moved to Phoenix seven months ago from Raton, N. M. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Lena) Lucero of Phoenix; a son, Alex Georgiefe of Raton; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 17, 1967. * In the heading of the obituary, the name is spelled Georgiefs, but is spelled Georgiefe in the rest of the obituary.

GERANEN, Clara Belle
Tempe - Clara Belle Geranen, 47, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was secretary of Parents & Friends of Valley of the Sun School for Retarded Children and was a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Frank's Garage on Bethany Home Road. Husband, Robert; children, Mrs. Heidi Reid, Alan and Robbie; and two grandchildren. Pythian services in Gibbons Bunker Tempe Mortuary. Private cremation. 6/28/1974.

GERARDO, Charlie
Miami -- Charlie Gerardo, 47, a native of Miami, died Wed., Sep. 6, 1967, in Gila General Hospital in Globe. He moved to Los Angeles in 1958. He died while on a visit here. Wife, Esther, of Los Angeles; two stepsons, Jack SALCINES of Miami and Benny SALCINES of El Paso; stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank STEINKE; a brother out of state and 13 grandchildren. Burial in Pinal Cemetery. 9/9/1967.

GERBA, Dan
Glendale - Dan Gerba, 68, of 5948 W. State Ave., who worked for the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department for 16 years before retiring, died Nov. 23, 1982. Mr. Gerba, who was born in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, moved to Arizona 22 years ago. He was a coal miner in Pennsylvania for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Grace; son, Danny; daughter, Ruth Lopez; one brother and five sisters. Visitation at Chapel of the Chimes. 11/25/1982.

GERBERICK, Roy L.
Roy L. Gerberick, 64, of Huntington Beach, California, formerly of Phoenix, died Feb. 13, 1994. He was born in Davenport, Iowa. Wife, Mary; mother, Gertrude; stepdaughter, Victoria NUNYER. Services in California. 2/17/1994.

GERCHMAN, Lawrence J.
Lawrence J. Gerchman, 67, a retired machinist for the International Business Machine Corp., died Sat., June 1, 1974. Wife, Dorothy; children, Robert, Kenneth, David, James, Lois Gerchman and Mrs. Shirley Cicciarelli; three brothers; and a sister out of state. Mass in Mission Chapel of Larry C. Melcher Mortuary. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 6/4/1974.

GERCKE, Charles Hoyt
Charles Hoyt Gercke, 77, of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. He was born in New Rochelle, N. Y., and was a retired manufacturing operations manager for Sperry Flight Systems. Wife, Mary Jane; daughter, Barbara Moody; sons, Chuck and Ron; stepson, Ed Carey; and 11 grandchildren. 5/20-21/1994.

GERCZYNSKI, Leonard L.
Leonard L. Gerczynski, 57, died Sat., June 29, 1974. He was a pipe fitter. Wife, Margaret; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gerczynski; children, Mrs. Judith Smith, Thomas and John; two sisters out of state and four grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary of Glendale. St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial was in Roswell, N.M. 6/30/1974.

GERKE, William Louis
23 January 1906 - June 1978 William Louis Gerke, 78, a World War II veteran, died June 25, 1978. He lived here 18 years and was employed as a serviceman for Hughes-Callahan Corp. Wife, Genevieve; daughter, Carolyn and four brothers. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. 6/28/1978.

GERKEN, Andrea
Andrea Gerken, age 74, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Thursday, ices will be held Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 A. M. at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care Chapel, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Mesa, AZ 85016. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

GERKEN, Andrea
Andrea Gerken, 74, of Mesa died Aug. 19, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 11 a. m. Saturday at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care Chapel, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GERMAINE, Etta B.
Etta B. Germaine, 77, was born in Kansas and came here 20 years ago from Denver, and died Sun. Dec. 13, 1970, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include her husband, John; a son, John, Jr., of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Hellwig of Phoenix, Mrs. Joe Keevers and Mrs. Faye Chase, both of Denver; a sister out of state; five grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Tuesday, 12/15/1970

GERMAINE, John
John Germaine, 80, a Colorado native who moved here in 1950 from Denver, died Mon., Dec. 14, 1970, in St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include a son, John, Jr., of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Helwig of Phoenix, Mrs. Jo Keevers and Mrs. Fay Chase, both of Denver; a brother and four sisters out of state; five grandchildren, six gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/16/1970.

GERMAN, Antonio
Mass for Antonio L. German, 78, who had been a volunteer at the Senior Citizens Adult Center, were held in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Mr. German, 4 S. 14th St., was born in Mexico, came to Phoenix in 1922 and died Dec. 30, 1981, in a Valley hospital. He had retired from the copper mines at Superior. Survivors include his wife, Anotnia; mother, Rosario German; and a sister. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. 1/4-5/1982

GERRARD, Bernice J.
Bernice J. Gerrard, 61, of Mesa, died Aug. 17, 1994. She was born in Armstrong, Iowa, and was a Motorola, Inc., adjustment technician. Husband, Harold; sister, Sharon Wilkins; brothers, Marlyn and Dennis Ferguson. 8/19/1994.

GERSTEN, Linda
Scottsdale - Linda Gersten, 66, who organized the first debutante cotillion for the Tucson Symphony in 1957, died Jan. 4, 1982, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Gersten, 7308 E. Montebello, came to Tucson in 1954 from New York City. She had been an advertising and fashion model in New York City and later appeared in several Paramount Pictures, including a Jack Benny film. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and recently moved to Scottsdale from Tucson. Survivors include her husband, Samuel; children, Andrea HIGGINS, Rosemary WHEELER and John M.; six grandchildren and three brothers. Private services will be today in Phoenix Sinai Mortuary Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1982.

GERSTENFELD, Peggy
Peggy Gerstenfeld, 63, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was born in Indianapolis. Survivors include her sons, Steve, Todd, Marc and Peter; brother, Eddie. Services will be held in Santa Monica, California. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

GERTH, Vera M.
Vera M. Gerth, 69, of Tempe, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Aurora, Illinois, and was a homemaker. Husband, Donald; daughters, Lynette HIMMELBERGER and Pamela Krueger; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary. Services Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Rd. 2/2/1994.

GERWITZ, Joseph V.
Holbrook - Services for Joseph V. Gerwitz, 45, who died Sept. 29, 1979, at Holbrook Community Hospital, were at the Holbrook Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Gerwitz, a California native, moved to Holbrook in 1935. He owned and operated Vic's Equipment Co. in Chambers. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two sons, John and Martin; two daughters, Mary Lynn Martinez and LaMerle; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIctor Gerwitz; a sister and a grandchild. The Arizona Republic Oct. 2, 1979.

GERWITZ, Priscilla Jane
Priscilla Jane Gerwitz, 35, of Scottsdale, died Thursday, June 20, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Santa Fe, N.M. Husband, James; children, Theodore Allen and Winona Denise; mother, Winona Barter; a brother, Robert Taylow; sister, Helen Elagonte. Messinger Mortuary. Private cremation. 6/22/1974.

GETCHELL, Mike
Mike Getchell, 62, of Scottsdale, died Aug. 21, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Shyria F.; daughter, Carla Marie Bennett; sons, Kurt Allen, Coby Leith and Evan Hamilton; 10 grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 8/23/1994

GEYER, Lieselotte
Lieselotte Geyer, 79, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Services are being held in Pennsylvania. Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

GEYER, Lieselotte
Lieselotte Geyer, 79, of Apache Junction died Sept. 26, 2004, in Mesa. Apache Junction Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 982-7721. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GHEE, Uriah Nathan
Uriah Nathan Ghee, 4, was born in Albuquerque and died Sept. 24, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital of cystic fibrosis. Mother, Dorinda Musa; father, Martin Ghee. Arizona Republic Friday, 10/3/1980.

GIANESSI, Allen C.
8 Oct 1979 36 Albuquerque, N. M. 5 Oct 1979 Tomasita Gina and Teresa; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GIANESSI Albuquerque, N. M.

GIANNOTTI, Kristin Lynn
Kristin Lynn Morris Giannotti, 23, of Mesa died Sept. 17, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 6:30 p. m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses handled arrangements. (480) 964-4537. Submitted on (09/24/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GIANNOTTI, Kristin Lynn
Kristin Lynn Morris Giannotti, age 23, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2004. She was born on September 10, 1981 in Cheyenne, WY to Bob and Diane Morris. She moved with her family to Mesa, Arizona, where she attended school and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1999. She attended ASU for one year and married Matthew Giannotti in 2001. Kristin was a sweet, loving daughter, granddaughter, wife and mother. Her beautiful daughter, Talia, was the light and joy of her life. Kristin especially loved camping in the mountains, reading, and spending time on California beaches. Her lovely smile and beautiful eyes will be missed by all who loved her. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Matthew, and precious daughter, Talia; her parents, Bob and Diane Morris; brother, Ryan; grandparents, Leo and Meredith Schumacher and Billy and Shirley Morris and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Viewing will be at 6:30 p. m. on Thursday, September 23, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa. A Vigil service will follow at 7:30 p. m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 24 at 6:30 p. m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund established in the name of Talia M. Giannotti at Arizona Federal Credit Union. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GIANNOTTI, Kristin Lynn
Kristin Lynn Morris Giannotti, age 23, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2004. She was born on September 10, 1981, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Bob and Diane Morris. She moved with her family to Mesa, Arizona, where she attended school and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1999. She attended ASU for one year and married Matthew Giannotti in 2001. Kristin was a sweet, loving daughter, granddaughter, wife and mother. Her beautiful daughter, Talia, was the light and joy of her life. Kristin especially loved camping in the mountains, reading, and spending time on California beaches. Her lovely smile and beautiful eyes will be missed by all who loved her. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Matthew, and precious daughter, Talia; her parents, Bob and Diane Morris; brother, Ryan; grandparents, Leo and Meredith Schumacher and Billy and Shirley Morris and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Viewing will be at 6:30 p. m. on Thursday, September 23, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa. A Vigil service will follow at 7:30 p. m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 24, at 6:30 p. m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund established in the name of Talia M. Giannotti at Arizona Federal Credit Union. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

GIANNOTTI, Kristin Lynn
Kristin Lynn Morris Giannotti, 23, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 17, 2004. Services: 6:30 P. M., Friday, St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa, Arizona. Contributions may be made to Trust Fund for Talia M. Giannotti at Arizona Federal Credit Union. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

GIANUSO, Anthony J.
Sun City - Anthony J. Gianuso, 71, of 19826 Pine Springs Drive, who came to Sun City in 1978 from Webster, N. Y., died Oct. 5, 1979, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gianuso, survived by his wife, Mary, was a retired dry cleaning presser. He was a member of the American Italian Club of Sun City and a Moose Lodge. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Mass will be in Rochester, N. Y. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

GIARUSSO, Vittorio
Rosary for Vittorio Giarrusso, 93, who died August 28, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mass of Requiem in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4510 N. 24th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Giarrusso had operated a tavern in Little Falls, New York, before moving to Phoenix 15 years ago. Born in Italy, he came to the United States as a boy and became a citizen in 1896. He was a member of the Sons of Italy. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Stella Yatarola and Jette Giarrusso, both of Phoenix; three sons, James of Phoenix, Michael of Fort Plain, N. Y., and Frank of Little Falls; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 29 August 1967. (spelled with both one and two "r"s in the obituary)

GIBBONS, Bernard W.
Scottsdale - Bernard W. Gibbons, 32, a faculty member of National Teacher Education Project in Scottsdale, died of cancer Jan. 26, 1980, in his home. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL. Mr. Gibbons received his master of divinity degree from St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, CA. He also attended Loyola University. He was director of religious education for the Community of the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church in Scottsdale from 1976 to 1979. Surviving are his wife, Marcella, who is on the nursing staff of Scottsdale Memorial Hospital; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard W. Gibbons; two sisters and a brother. Vigil service and Mass were at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Scottsdale. 1/28/1980.

GIBBONS, Lola N.
Mesa - Services for Lola N. Gibbons, 73, who came here in 1936 from St. Louis, Missouri, and had been a custodian for Mesa schools, were in Meldrum Mortuary. Mrs. Gibbons died Oct. 8, 1979, in Chula Vista Nursing Home. Her two sisters survive. Interment in Mesa. The AZ Republic Oct. 11, 1979.

GIBBONS, Ralph E., Sr.
Ralph E. Gibbons, Sr., 57, who had resided in Arizona since 1915, died Wed., June 26, 1974. He had been a power house operator 10 years for Salt River Project's Kyrene steam plant. Wife, Mary D.; children, Mrs. Mary B. Whitlou, Phyllis A. Campbell, Don A. and Ralph; a sister; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 6/27/1974.

GIBBONS, Steven Douglas
Michael Richard Burr, 14, and Steven Douglas Gibbons, 13, were killed Sat., Jan. 10, 1976, in an auto-bicycle accident. Steven was born in Phoenix and lived with his parents at 2724 W. Highland. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was a Boy Scout and Deacon Quorum president and spelling bee champion at Laveen Elementary School. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene A. Gibbons; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn T. Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Austin W. Gibbons; and four brothers. 1/14/1976 p. C-3.

GIBBS, George W.
Sun City West - George W. Gibbs, 69, who was an industrial engineer for Armco Steel Co. in Ohio for 16 years, died Nov. 23, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gibbs, 13206 Gaucho Drive, was born in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, and moved here from Washington Courthouse, Ohio. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, a life member of Scottish Rite, a Mason and secretary of the Kiwanis in Sun City West. Wife, Thelma; son, Charles of Ohio; brother Charles Craft of Tucson; sister Louise Mori of PA. Menke Funeral Home. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions may be sent to Sunshine Services. 11/25/1982.

GIBBS, Patricia
Services for Patricia A. Gibbs, 47, of 2701 E. Utopia, an engineering draftsman who died Feb. 3, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital, were at Hansen Mortuary. Miss Gibbs was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and came to Phoenix two years ago. Survivors include her mother, Helen Burke and a sister. The AZ Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 1982.

GIBBS, William Elgy
William Elgy Gibbs, 84, Camp Verde, died September 18, 2004. Services Thursday, September 23, 2004 11:00 AM Memory Mausoleum Chapel 719 North 27th Avenue Phoenix. Hepler Funeral Home Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

GIBSON, Christina
Christine Gibson, 85, of Portland Ore. and Mesa died Sept. 13, 2004, in Mesa. Mesa Heritage Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 985-4900. Submitted on (09/17/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GIBSON, Christine
Christine Gibson, 85, of Portland Oregon/Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 13, 2004. Arrangements entrusted to Mesa Heritage Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

GIBSON, Fred Lewis
Fred Lewis Gibson, 51, who had retired as a photographer after 21 years in the Air Force, died Oct. 24, 1979, in his home of an illness. Mr. Gibson, 321 S. Sixth Ave., Avondale, moved to Arizona in 1965 from California. He is survived by his children, Brenda Johnson, Donald W., Charles C., Gerald L., Kevin T., and Curtis R.; and eight grandchildren. Webber & Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. Services were in Morningstar Baptist Church, 500 S. 7th St., Avondale. The Arizona Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

GIBSON, Margaret H.
Margaret H. Gibson, 66, 2144 W. Cholla, a homemaker, died Nov. 22, 1982. Mrs. Gibson moved to Arizona 30 years ago from North Carolina. She was born in Schoolfield, Virginia. Survivors include two brothers, William C. and John Earnhardt; two sisters, Mrs. C.E. Lassiter and Vera Curtis, and a niece, Peggy Cooper. Services were at Hansen Mortuary. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery. 11/24/1982.

GIBSON, Nellie M.
Nellie M. Gibson, 80, was born in White Oak, Michigan, and came here eight years ago from Ovid, Michigan. Husband, Raymond; daughters, Lerna NICHOLAS; Leona SWENDER, Mrs. William SWENDER and Ethel MULDER, all of Obid, Michigan; son, Robert SMITH, also of Ovid. Burial in Ovid, Michigan. 9/5/1967.

GIBSON, Susie
Phoenix, 85; 25 August 1967

GIBSON, Zaria Marie
Zaria Marie Gibson was born on August 6, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away September 18, 2004. Zaria is survived by her parents, Lance and Kimberly Gibson of Phoenix, grandparents, Catherine Gibson of Phoenix, Michael Gibson of Lakeside, and James and Patricia Brown of Glendale, great-grandparents, Marie Child of Chino Valley, Margaret Fritz of Pennsylvania and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bennett of Phoenix. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday September 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM at the Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

GIDEON, Johanna I.
Services for Johanna I. Gideon, 85, of Sun City, were at Lundberg Mortuary. Mrs. Gideon died Feb. 5, 1982, in Sun Valley Lodge. She was retired vice presidnet of a paper manufacturing plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a native of Kalamazoo and came to Arizona seven years ago. She was a graduate of Parsons Business College in Kalamazoo. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

GIDNEY, Marilyn C.
Marilyn C. Gidney, 44, a homemaker, died Nov. 18, 1982. Mrs. Gidney was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Arizona nine years ago from Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Edward; daughters, Diana Kitchen and Sandra; sons, Edward, Robert and David; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jensen; one sister; two brothers and two grandchildren. Services were at Chapel of the Chimes. 11/21/1982.

GIEBELSTEIN, Dorothy G.
Memorial service for Dorothy G. Giebelstein, 80, a self-employed piano and organ music teacher, was in First United Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Mrs. Giebelstein, 10926 Caron Drive, Sun City, was born in Ames, Iowa, and came to Sun City in 1969 from Cambria, California. She died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1982, in a Valley retirement center. She was a graduate of Iowa State University, a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Sun City Bell Ringers and the American Association of Organists. Survivors include her two sons, Marvin of CA and Victor of Iowa; two sisters, Jeanette Miller of Sun City and Ruth Cain of Iowa; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette October 23, 1982, Section A-8.

GIERKE, Fredrick C.
Fredrick C. Gierke of Phoenix, Arizona passed away August 27, 2004 at the age of 59. Fred was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 20, 1944. He spent most of his growing up years in Wabash, Indiana, where he graduated from Wabash High School. He then attended Purdue University in Indiana, before joining the U. S. Air Force. After serving his country, he attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Business. After spending many years in Ohio, he happily relocated with his job to Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Glenna Gierke, Peru, Indiana; one son and daughter-in-law Robert and Babette Gierke; one soon to be granddaughter, Sara Alexandra, all from Fort Wayne, Indiana; two nephews and one great niece. Visitation will be Thursday 6-8pm at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St., with a graveside service 9:00am Friday morning at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. In lieu of flowers contributions made to American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, AZ 85282-3145. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

GIERKE, Fredrick Carl
Fredrick Carl Gierke, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away August 27, 2004. Services 9am September 3, 2004, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, Az. Contributions to: American Heart Association, 2929 S. 48th St, Tempe, AZ, 85282-3145. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

GIERMANN, Gertrude M.
7 June 1892 - 15 April 1978 Gertrude M. Giermann, 85, of Sun City, died April 15, 1978, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Children, Gertrude Ursini, June Pump, and Ernie B.; a sister; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Giermann came to Sun City in 1973 from Illinois where she had done volunteer work at the Hines Veterans Administration Hospital for 15 years. Menke Funeral Home. Burial in Brookfield, Illinois. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

GIFFORD, Cora Mae
Camp Verde - Cora Mae Gifford, 87, of Camp Verde, died Dec. 21, 1982, in Marcus J. Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gifford was born in Pleasanton Valley, N.M., and moved to Arizona in 1974. She resided in Camp Verde since 1974 and was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Camp Verde. She is survived by her daughters, Clydean Terry; sons, Arthur Gifford and Reese Johnson; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were at Clear Creek Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Westcott Funeral Home of Cottonwood made arrangements. 12/23/1982.

GIFFORD, John J.
Sun City -- John J. Gifford, 76, a leather goods salesman for 35 years, died Sep. 25, 1967, in his home. He was born in Cleveland. and moved here two years ago from Akron, OH. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church in Sun City. Wife, Marie; a son, John J. of Memphis, TN; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy LINNANE, Mrs. Geraldine ORR, and Mrs. Anna M. ORR, all of Akron; a brother out of state; and 10 grandchildren. Burial in Akron. The Arizona Republic 9/26/1967.

GIFFORD, Ray
Ray Gifford of Chandler, a retired railroad switchman, died Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in Rockford, Iowa, and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Edith; daughter, Virginia Frinkle; sons, Vern and Delbert Bakeman; nine grandcildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mountain View Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

GILBERT, Amie
Mesa - Graveside services for Amie Gilbert, 79, were at Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Apache Trail. Miss Gilbert died Nov. 22, 1982. She was born in Nebraska and moved to Mesa in 1977 from Monrovia, California, where she taught elementary school. Survivors include her sister, Iva Heldenbrand. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1982.

GILBERT, Carol Ann
Carol Ann Gilbert, "Momo", 66, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. Momo was born April 10, 1938 in Covington, Kentucky. Momo is survived by her loving husband Kenneth W. Gilbert, her daughter Cheryl and her three children, Danny, Steven, and Brian. Her son Keith and his wife Norma and their three children, Alicia, Andrea, and Kameron. Four sisters, Joyce, Debbie, Kathy, and Theresa, two brothers, Larry and Kenny. Visitation is Monday, September 20, 2004, 6-8:00 PM, Rosary 7:00 PM, at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 10:00 AM, at St. Helen's Catholic Community, 5510 West Cholla Street. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Arizona. Momo was the spiritual inspiration of our family, always close to God. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. We love you Momo. Fly with the Angels. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

GILBERT, Charles, Sr.
Charles Gilbert, Sr., survived by wife, Therese; sons, Charles M., Jr., Donald Gilbert, all of Phoenix; Douglas of Vacaville, CA, and Paul Beiley of Phoenix; brothers, Robert Gilbert of Silversprings, MD, and Hollis Gilbert of Grofloes, VA; five grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery. The AZ Republic Feb. 8, 1982.

GILBERT, Clell F.
Glendale -- Clell F. Gilbert, 72, died Thurs., Sep. 7, 1967, in a local nursing home. He was born in Virginia and came to Glendale in 1946. He operated several motels and filling stations in the state. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Evilyn GILBERT, Palmetto, Florida; a son, Russell GILBERT, Columbus, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel DANFORD and Mrs. Norsy INGNIER, Columbus; one brother and seven sisters out of state; and 10 grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. 9/10/1967.

GILBERT, James A.
Mesa - Services for James A. Gilbert, 74, who taught school 44 years in Montana before coming here in 1971, will be today in Velda Rose Methodist Church, 5540 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Gilbert, 5301 E. Cicero, died Oct. 7, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Shrine, Elks and Retired Teachers Association. Survivng are his wife, Evelyn; daughters, Nancy Vasilion and Kathleen Bond, and two grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home made arrangements. Memorials to Velda Rose Organ Fund c/o of the church. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

GILBERT, Josephine B.
Josephine B. Gilbert, 90, of Phoenix, died June 10, 1994. She was former owner of Gilbert Nursery, was born in Llano, Texas. Son, Charles; two grandchildren. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. 6/16/1994.

GILBERT, Leona
Leona (Lee) Gilbert, beloved by all who knew her began her new life in heaven with Christ Jesus on September 13, 2004. She persevered and kept the faith, always displaying grace and dignity, even during her twelve year battle with cancer. She was born May 10, 1930 in Bentley North Dakota. She attended Dickenson State Teachers' College, then taught in a one-room schoolhouse in 1948. Lee married Vern Gilbert on June 16, 1949. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1999, and now are together in heaven. Lee was a pioneer in day-care, caring for children in her home beginning in 1955. In 1974, she began working for Mervyn's and continued until 2003, when she went on medical leave. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and for her unshakeable faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vern. She is survived by her children, Douglas Gilbert and his wife Dorothy, Vicki Gilbert, LaVonne Rinaldo and her husband Joseph, and three grandchildren, Brian, Heather, Elaina and two great grandsons, Evan and K. C., her brother Bob Krause and his wife Marion, sister, Rose Gilbert and her husband Chuck, and very dear friend, Kyle Seals. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, September 18th at Grace Community Church, Tempe. Visitation is at 2:30 and the service is at 3:00. Memorials may be made to Grace Community Christian School. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

GILBERT, Ray L.
66, was born in Coweta, Oklahoma. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix. Sons, Ray, Jr., of Muskogee, Oklahoma; F. E. of Phoenix; Eugene of Chico, California; daughters, Juanita HAMREN and Shirley JONES, both of Loma Linda, Calif.; father, H. E. GILBERT of Coweta; brothers and sisters out of state; grandchildren. 5/3/1967.

GILBERT, Russell "Rusty"
Russell "Rusty" Gilbert, 83, of Sun City, died March 22, 1994. He was a professional golfer, was born in Joplin, Missouri. Wife, Mary; daughters, Liz Fox, Marjorie Anderson and Thelma Gisellbrecht; sister, Norman Tillman; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 3/24/1994.

GILBERT, William H.
2 Aug 1947 - 22 Jan 1980 William H. Gilbert, 32, who was born in Phoenix and had been an upholsterer with Black Canyon Interiors, died Jan. 22, 1980, in St. Luke's Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Gilbert; two sisters and a brother. 1/25/1980.

GILBERTSON, Elmer H.
Elmer H. Gilbertson, 79, a pharmacist for 40 years, died Nov. 22, 1982, in Oxnard, California. Mr. Gilbertson was born in Minnesota and worked at John C. Lincoln Hospital. He moved to Oxnard six years ago from Phoenix. He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Metcalf; two sisters and three grandchildren. Services were at Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale. Interment Resthaven. 1/25/1982.

GILL, Betty Jo
Betty Jo Gill, 77, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away September 8, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Gill; Survivors Galen McArthur and wife Brenda, David McArthur and wife Trish of Wichita; five Grandchildren and two Greatgrandchildren; one Brother and one Niece of San Diego. Betty was a member of the Monte Vista Bridge Club and enjoyed her active life with her many Monte Vista Friends. Memorial donations to Hospice of the Valley, 777 W. Southern Ave.,. Suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210. Submitted on (09/12/2004) from East Valley Tribune

GILL, Nellie L.
Nellie L. "Mimi" Gill, 91, a dress designer and seamstress for many Phoenix pioneer families, died Nov. 17, 1982, at East Mesa Care Center. Mrs. Gill, who formerly lived at 1624 W. Lewis in Phoenix, was born in Stonewall County, Texas, and lived in Phoenix since 1918. Survivors include a grandson, Gene B. Tolle; and three great-grandsons. Private services were by Meldrum Mortuary. 11/20/1982.

GILLEN, James Edward
James Edward Gillen, 58, a salesman, died Nov. 24, 1982. Mr. Gillen was born in Milwaukee and moved to Arizona from Washington 13 years ago. He was a Korean War veteran. Survived by his daughters, Minta Vela and Ellen. Services at Chapel of the Chimes. 11/29/1982.

GILLESPIE, David L.
23, graduated in 1961 from Phoenix Union High School and attended Phoenix College. Wife, Roberta; mother, Ruth GILLESPIE; sister, Joyce FERNANDEZ; brothers, John L. GILLESPIE and Glenn W. PETERSON of Phoenix and Jack A. PETERSON of San Francisco, California. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 9/4/1967.

GILLESPIE, Dr. D. Dean
Littleton, Colorado -- Dr. D. Dean Gillespie, 36, formerly of Phoenix, died of natural causes in his home here Monday, Aug. 28, 1967. A native of Wabash, Indiana, he moved to Phoenix with his parents in 1939 and attended Phoenix Union High School. After two years of study at Phoenix College, he transferred to the University of Southern California and later to Tulane Medical School, New Orleans where he was graduated with a medical degree in 1956. Dr. Gillespie is survived by his wife, Ann; two daughters, Diane, 6, and Andrea, 4, all of Littleton; his mother, Mrs. Paul C. Gillespie of Phoenix and his grandmother, Mrs. Charles C. Gillespie of Wabash, Indiana. Services in Christ Episcopal Church in Denver. Interment in Littleton Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 30, 1967.

GILLESPIE, Geneva E.
Geneva E. Gillespie, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 7, 2004. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel, 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

GILLESPIE, Jacque Mercer
Jacque Mercer Gillespie, 1502 E. McLellan, wife of Dr. W. Marvin, Van Nuys, California; mother of Richard Curran, Jr., Washington, Shannon Curran, New York City and Los Angeles, daughter of Arthur L. Mercer, Phoenix, and Mrs. Joy Cantergiani, Litchfield, Park, AZ, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1982. Services conducted by Rev. DeWane Zimmerman, A.L. Moore & Sons. Interment Green Acres. Feb. 3, 1982.

GILLESPIE, John Robert
John Robert Gillespie, 77, a real estate sales counselor in Illinois, died Nov. 22, 1982, at his home. Mr. Gillespie, 13237 Aleppo Drive, was born in Chicago and moved to Sun City in 1972 from Illinois. He was a 1928 graduate of the University of Illinois, a member of the Sun City Elks Lodge and a charter emmber of the Lions Club in Sun City West. Survived by his wife, Audrey; daughter, Ann Stack; two sisters and three grandchildren. 11/24/1982.

GILLESPIE, Leland E.
Leland E. Gillespie, 70, of Globe, died Aug. 19, 1994. He was born in Vernon and was a retired copper miner and a World War II veteran. Wife, Louise; son, Delton; sisters, Rozella Stemm and Guenna Thompson; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Miles-Damron Funeral Home, Globe. 8/23/1994.

GILLESPIE, Thelma Alice
Services for Mrs. Thelma Alice Gillespie, 47, of 6102 N. 41st Ave., were in Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. She died in a Cottonwood hospital Saturday, April 29, 1967, of injuries suffered in a fall while leading a Campfire Girls hike. Mrs. Gillespie was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and came to Phoenix in 1963. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Aileen Joyce and Alice Elaine; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Staner, Phoenix; a brother and two sisters out of state. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

GILLETTE, Virginia
Virginia Gillette, 71, Sun City West, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. Services: Best Funeral Services & Chapel, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Arizona, September 10, 2004, Friday at 2:00 P. M. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

GILLIAM, Dorothy B.
Dorothy B. Gilliam, 81, of Prescott, died May 21, 1994. She was born in Oakland, California, and was a member of the National Trapper Association and the Arizona Trapper Association. Sons, Clifford E. and John W.; brother, Roy Schucking; 11 grandchildren. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Prescott. 5/24/1994.

GILLIAM, Ellen
Services for Ellen Gilliam, 77, were in Chandler United Methodist Church, Williams Field Rd. and California St. Mrs. Gilliam died Oct. 24, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital. She retired to the Valley 17 years ago from Casper, Wyoming, where she was a supervisor for Mountain States Telephone Co. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star Lodge in Casper. Surviving are her husband, Larry T.; stepson, Francis Gilliam; and three brothers. 25 Oct 1979

GILLIG, Julia
Glendale, 69; 24 August 1967

GILLILAND, Dorothy
Dorothy L. Gilliland, 60, of 2846 W. Melvin, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Gilliland, A Phoenix native, was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. She is survived by her son, Mike, four sisters and two brothers. Rosary at Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Mass at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Drive. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

GILLILAND, James O.
James O. Gilliland, 76, who came to Arizona in 1920, died June 26, 1978. He worked in the mines at Jerome and later for Ala... Freight Lines. He was a member of Valley Heights Baptist Church, the Masons and was an Eastern Star patron. Wife, Billie; sons, Tommy, James, Jr., and Jimmy; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters an three brothers. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

GILLILAND, William Wayne
Safford -- William Wayne Gilliland, 73, a native of Tempe, died Wed., Sep. 27, 1967, at his home. He attended Tempe schools and was a guard at copper mines at Miami during World War I. He was manager of the AZ General Utilities Co during the 1930s and retired in 1949 as an inspector of heavy equipment for the Gila Valley Soil Conservation District. Wife, Edna; two brothers, Clyde of Tempe and Russell out of state; two sisters out of state. Burial in Safford Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. 9/29/1967.

GILLMAN, Roy W.
2 Oct 1905 - 30 Sep 1980 Mesa - Roy W. Gillman, 74, a retired pharmacist, died Sept. 30, 1980. Mr. Gillman was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and Mesa Elks Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Ella; children, Sally Buchan, Jack and Richard Ruge; and 15 grandchildren. Oct. 2, 1980.

GILLOCK, Dennis
Buckeye - Services for Dennis Gillock, 20, who died Sept. 30, 1979, in an automobile accident near here, were at Buckeye Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Gillock, a California native, moved to Buckeye in 1978. He was a farm laborer. Survivors include his parents, Connie and Hazel Gillock; four brothers; and grandparents, C. E. and Gladys Gillock. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

GILLUM, J. D.
J. D. Gillum, 45, a Miami resident ten years, was born in Rose, Oklahoma. Wife, Iva; sons, Delane and Kenneth; daughters, Mrs. Alice Culpepper of Claypool and Caroline and Vera of Miami; brothers, Roy of Claypool; George and Arthur; five sisters out of state. Rev. E. Berrey will officiate. Burial in Pryor, Oklahoma. Published in the Arizona Republic June 12, 1962.

GILMER, Hazel B.
19 Oct 1893 - 24 Oct 1979 Sun City - Hazel B. Gilmer, 87, a member of Lakeview Methodist Church, Eastern Star and Scottish Rite Womens Club, died Oct. 24, 1979. Mrs. Gilmer is survived by her daughter, June Francisco; and a sister. Services were in Minneapolis where she lived before moving to Arizona in 1972. Lundberg Mortuary. 27 Oct 1979.

GILMORE, Herschel Harrison
Herschel Harrison Gilmore, 74, of Phoenix, died Nov. 3, 1994. He was a carpenter with Del E. Webb Construction. He was born in Dixon, Missouri, and was a Navy veteran. Wife, June; son, Herschel; two sisters; one brother; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 11/5/1994, p. B9.

GILMOUR, John William
Phoenix 46; 24 August 1967

GILSDORF, Gary
4 Apr 1939 - 28 Jan 1980 State chemist Gary Gilsdorf, 40, a victim of liver cancer, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa. He was a Tempe resident who came to Arizona from Nebraska in 1975 to assume his duties as state chemist. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tempe. He is survived by his wife, Jenny; two sons, Robert J. and Daniel M.; his father, Denis L. Gilsdorf, and one brother. 1/30/1980.

GILSDORF, Jeanette L.
Jeanette L. Gilsdorf, 84, of Phoenix, died June 10, 1994. She was born in Campbell, Nebraska, and was a homemaker. Sons, Gary L., LeRoy, Dale and Eugene; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

GIMES, James R.
James R. Gimes, 64, of Phoenix, died May 16, 1994. He was born in COmmerce, Oklahoma, and was an electrical engineeering specialist for U. S. West and was a Navy veteran. Wife, Marian Ruth; daughter, Genile Webb; three grandchildren. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lookout Mountain Ward, 200 W. Grovers, Phoenix. 5/19/1994.

GIMMIE, P. Paul
P. Paul Gimmie, 76, of Phoenix, died Oct. 29, 1982 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Gimmie was a school principal in Vestal, New York, and graduate of Susquehanna University, Selinagrove, Pennsylvania. He was born in Vestal and moved to Phoenix 19 years ago. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Mathew and John; stepchildren, Janice Fairbrother, Mark, Chris and Eric Wood; six sisters; a brother, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services at Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri, Glendale. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, New York. The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

GIN, Lun C.
Lun C. Gin, 83, of Glendale, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. He came to Arizona in 1926 and had owned a grocery store here since 1950. Son, William; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Grimshaw Brazill-Whitney Chapel, Glendale. Burial in Resthaven Park. July 4, 1974.

GINN, Emma E.
Emma E. Ginn, 65, an insurance secretary at Doctors Hospital and Memorial Hospital, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in her home at 3028 E. McDowell. She is survived by a son, James; stepdaughter, Elva ADAMS; two sisters, Minnie Leach and Joan Hudson, both of California; and a brother, Charles W. Rivers, Tempe; and three grandchildren. Interment Greenwood. 1/13/1976.

GINN, J. Allen, Sr.
J. Allen GINN, Sr., nationally known horseman, died Thursday night in Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 62. Mr. Ginn, a native of Timpson, Texas, came to the Valley 38 years ago from Longview, Texas. In the late '20's he built the houses in the Del Norte tract across from Encanto Park. He was an outstanding breeder of Palomino and walking horses and had served as president of the Palomino Horse Association of Arizona. Among the many champions he raised was Gold Moon Jr. Mr. Ginn had participated in 10 Tournament of Roses parades in Pasadena, Calif., and had been active for many years in the Horse Lovers Club and all-Palomino horse shows. He rode in the annual Wickenburg Desert Caballeros' 120-mile horse trek and in the Santa Barbara, Calif., ride. He was a member of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse, the Elks Lodge, and the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ginn's ranch was located in the Wittman area, although he made his home in Phoenix at 1533 W. Camelback. He is survived by his wife, Nannie Pearl; a son, Dr. J. Allen GINN, Jr., Phoenix, president of Doctors, Inc.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald JONES of Honolulu; a brother, Edward GINN, Phoenix; three sisters, Mrs. Lyda POUNDER, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Olie COOPER, Tyler, Texas; and Mrs. H. C. ALTON, Alice, Texas; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 30 January 1960. Funeral services for J. Allen GINN, Sr., 62, nationally known horseman, who died Thursday in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be at First Church of Christ, 801 N. Central. Graveside services will be conducted by the Phoenix Elks Lodge at Greenwood Memorial Park. 31 January 1960

GINSBURG, Samuel
Samuel Ginsburg, 97, of Phoenix, died June 25, 1978, in Desert Haven Nursing Home. Mr. Ginsburg was a restaurant owner in Baltimore before moving here 35 years ago. Children, Minnie Stubin, Daniel, Ben, and Edward; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Beth El Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

GIORDANO, Michael Joseph
Michael Joseph Giordano, 35, of Glendale, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Anaheim, California, and was a banker. Parents, Joanne and Joseph; sisters, Lisa, Leslie, Cheryl, Cinday, Joanne and Deidra; and brothers, David and Jon. Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery, 7844 N. 61st Ave. 6/17/1994.

GIPSON, Arnese
29 April 1915 - 15 October 1982 Arnese Gipson, 67, was born in Ringgold, Louisiana, and died Oct. 15, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She moved to Arizona 30 years ago and had been a hotel custodian. A sister and a brother survive. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

GIPSON, Florabelle
Florabelle Gipson, 54, Prescott, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in Yavapai Community Hospital. Mrs. Gipson, a Phoenix native, attended Kenilworth Elementary School and was graduated from North Phoenix High School and Phoenix College. Surviving are her husband, Clifford L. and a son, Greg L. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

Gipson, Helen
Helen Gipson, 97, of Phoenix passed away on November 24, 2005 Helen was born on November 14, 1909 in Bisbee AZ. She was a 50 year member of Eastern Star. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church. Helen earned her A.A. at Tempe Normal School, a B.A. at Arizona State University and an M.A. at Northern Arizona University. She formed the First Dental Assisting Class in the state of Arizona at Phoenix Union High School. Helen was asked and formed the Dental Assisting Class of Orange County California. She then finished her career at East Phoenix High School before retirement. Helen was preceeded in death by her husband James D. Gipson Sr., sisters; Hulda Manchini and Hilda Cook. She was survived by her son James D. Gipson Jr. and wife Rayona, Grandchildren; James D. Gipson III and wife Aileen, Kara and Brad Rockholt, great grandchildren; Colin and Megan Rockholt. A celebration of Life was held at First Congregational Church, 1407 North 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda Maryland. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/29/2005.

GIPSON, John Lee
14 Mar 1920 - 19 Jan 1980 John Lee Gipson, 55, who moved to Arizona 30 years ago, died Jan. 19, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. He served in the Navy and worked 10 years for Pinal County Highway Department. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; daughters, Billie Jean Avelais, Naomi Austine, Rosemary Hill, Sandra Huckaby and Virginia Bailey; 10 grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers. Services were in Amos Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2801 E. MObile. 1/24/1980.

GIRARD, Ruby F.
Sedona - Services for Ruby F. Girard, 68, who died Oct. 8, 1979, at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, were at Sedona Funeral Home. Mrs. Girard, an Illinois native, moved to Sedona in 1954. She was a housewife. Survivors include a brother and a sister. 10Oct. 1979.

GIRARDI, Joseph Dominick
Pinetop - Joseph Dominick Girardi, 39, counselor and head football and wrestling coact at Show Low High School, died Dec. 7, 1982, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Winslow. He was born in New Kensington, PA. He attended Eastern Arizona Junior College in Thatcher and graduated from Southwestern State University in Weatherford, OK, with a bachelors degree in business in 1967 and his masters degree in counseling in 1969. He taught and coached at Leoti, Kansas, Blue Ridge High School in Lakeside and Baker University in Baldwin, KS, before moving to Show Low in 1980. He and his wife owned and operated the El Rancho Restaurant in Pinetop. He is survived by his wife, Maria; daughters, Sylviana Lynn, Cheryl Ann and Rica Rae; son, Frank B.; two sisters and a brother. 12/9/1982.

GISSEL, Ernest
Ernest Gissel, 73, was born in New York City and died Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Arizona in 1928 and had been an electrical engineer with Arizona Public Service for 37 years. He attended grade school in Laveen and was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School and the University of Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; a son, Paul; a daughter, Joan Colavito; and four grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Tues., 19 Oct 1982.

GITLIN, Joseph
2 Sep 1898 - 30 Sep 1980 Sun City - Joseph Gitlin, 82, who came to Arizona in 1957, died Sept. 30, 1980, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Gitlin had been office manager of a stationery store in New York City and was a member or Jewish War Veterans. Surviving is a daughter, Annette Litin; a brother and four grandchildren. Graveside services in Sunland Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic Thursday, October 2, 1980.

GITTNER, Fred C.
Fred C. Gittner, 81, was a native of Phoenix. He died Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He retired in 1961 after 20 years as an Arizona highway patrolman. Wife, Cora; daughters, Viola WOLF, Santa Barbara, CA, and Anabelle MAULHARDT, Oxnard, CA; son, Fred, Jr., US Navy Hawaii; three brothers, Louis Gittner, Phoenix, Charles Brown, Sun City, and Glenn Brown, Show Low; grandchildren. Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

GIUSTI, Ersilia
24 Nov 1893 - 28 Jan 1980 Ersilla Giusti, 85, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Doctors Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Joe; son, Joseph Tonelli; a sister; a brother; two grandchildren. 1/31/1980.

GJERMAN, Melva G.
Melva G. Gjerman, 64, 2040 W. Berridge Lane, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in St. Luke's Hospital. She is survived by sons, Lawrence and Roger; a brother; two grandchildren. 1/13/1976.

GLASHINE, Sylvester Lawrence
Sylvester Lawrence Glashine, 75, a retired farmer, moved to Phoenix five years ago. Services will be in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, his former home. Daughters, Mrs. Dwight (Margery) Snyder and Mrs. Rolland (Loretta) H. Hayward, both of Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic June 14, 1962.

GLASS, De Nita
De Nita Glass, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Glass, 2032 E. BUrgess Lane, died Thursday, May 4, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Surviving beside the parents are six sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Falls, Mrs. Minnie Bell Brown, Lillie Mae Glass, Johnnie Faye Gray, Margaret Glass and Lee Etta Glass, all of Phoenix; two brothers, Sylvester and David Glass, both of Phoenix, and her grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Childs in Texas. Funeral services in Open Door Church, 109 S. 11th St. with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Webber & Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. Sunday, May 7, 1967.

GLASS, Donald R.
Donald R. Glass, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 13, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on February 23, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Mary (Mitchell) Glass. Donald served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was an auto mechanic for over 50 years and served as a volunteer fireman in Fox Point, WI for 35 years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. Donald had 17 wonderful years of retirement and following his move to Arizona, became an active member with the Scottsdale Senior Center. He will be remembered for his love of golf, fishing and photography. Thankful for having shared in his life are his wife Geraldine J. Glass; daughter, Elizabeth Glass and husband Edward Spears; son, Kevin Glass and one grandson, Brett Spears. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ from 5:00-8:00PM, Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 11:30AM at Messinger Indian School Mortuary with burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

GLASS, Elizabeth V.
Sun City - Elizabeth V. Glass, 86, a former stenographer in Illinois, died Nov. 23, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Glass, of 10027 Deanne Drive, was born in St. Anne, Illinois, and moved to Sun City in 1964 from Flossmore, Illinois. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Alexander, of Ohio. Services were at Menke Funeral Home. Interment Chipplannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. 11/25/1982.

GLATZER, Sandy
Sandy Glatzer, 65, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 28, 2004. Graveside Services 10 a. m., Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

GLAZE, Guy
1 February 1910 - 24 October 1982 Guy Glaze, 72, who had been a furniture appliance salesman, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Gravesides services for Glaze, a Phoenix resident, were in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. Survivors include his wife, Marvel; a daughter, Karen Roler; a son, Jeff; a sister; a brother; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

GLEASON, Barton Arthur
Barton Arthur Gleason, 72, was born in Chicago and was a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Virginia; daughters, Barbara MINIHAN and Linda Newman; son, Harlan; sister, Gloria Fisher. Sunland Mortuary. 2/12/1994.

GLEASON, Brenda Jolene
Brenda Jolene Gleason, 21, moved to Arizona two years ago from her native Iowa. Mother, Verla GLEASON; a brother; three sisters survive. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

GLENDENNING, Leon C.
29 April 1901 - 31 October 1979 Sun City - Leon C. Glendenning, 78, who retired as assistant manager of the income tax division after 37 years with Union Oil Co. in California, died Oct. 31, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Glendenning, 10547 Snead Drive, was a member of Masonic Lodge 322 in Alhambra, Calif., and a 50-year member and an origianl guard of Al Mahdikah Shrine Temple in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Helen; stepson, Jack Evans; a brother; and three children. Services will be in Alhambra, Menke Funeral Home announced. The Arizona Republic Saturday, November 3, 1979.

GLENDINNING, Kelley
Mesa - Kelley E. Glendinning, 33, of 1135 E. Halifax, a pilot for Sunwest Airlines, died December 31, 1981, from injuries received in a plane accident. Mr. Glendinning was born in Liberal, Kansas, and came to Arizona two years ago. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; sons, Casey and Michael; mother, Joyce WATSON and a sister. Services were at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper, Gilbert. 4-Jan-1982

GLENN, Edna Lee
Edna Lee Glenn, 91, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Services will be held Thursday, September 30, 2004, 6:30 pm, Palmcroft Baptist Church, 15825 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 85053. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

GLENN, Leonard Charles
Leonard Charles Glenn, Jr., 82, of Sun City passed away September 1, 2004. He was a WW II U. S. Army veteran. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Private interment at the National Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

GLENN, Leonard Charles
Leonard Charles, Glenn Jr., 82, of Sun City, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004, in Sun City. He and his wife Edith were from Missouri and he was an air conditioning company estimator. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Memorial services is at 10:00 A. M. September 8, 2004 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue, in Sun City. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/7/2004.

GLENN, William O.
Williams - William O. Glenn, 61, died Monday, March 2, 1970, at his home. He was born in El Paso and came to Williams 20 years ago. He was owner of the Frontier Restaurant until he retired eight years ago. He was a World War II veteran. Son, William L., of Davenport, Iowa, and two sisters out of state. American Legion conducted graveside services in Williams Cemetery. 3/9/1970.

GLENNIE, John O.
[also written "GLENNIS"] 41, a truck driver, died in Hammond, Indiana. He was born in Illinois and resided in Morocco, Indiana. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee GLENNIE; brother, William, all of Phoenix; sister, Mrs. Helen KEPLING. 9/6/1967.

GLIDEWELL, Alfred Moch
Alfred Moch [or Mack] Glidewell, 83, a farmer who came here 18 years ago from his native Tennessee, died Wed., Sep. 27, 1967, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Survived by brothers, Tom Foster Glidewell of Eloy and M. E. Glidewell Of Selmer, TN. He was the uncle of W. T. Glidewell, Tavares, FL. Graveside services were at Greenwood Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. 9/29/1967.

GLINA, Masza
12 Jul 1909 - 15 Dec 1982 Masza Glina, 73, moved to Phoenix from Providence, R.I., 45 years ago and died Dec. 15, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of Beth Hebrew Congregation and Hadassah. Survived by her daughter, Hanna Furst; a brother; and two grandchildren. 12/18/1982.

GLOVER, Leta W.
27 Apr 1903 - 16 Dec 1970. Leta W. Glover, 67, a member of the Luke-Greenway American Legion Post No. 1 Auxiliary, died Dec. 16, 1970. Mrs. Glover was born in Tekamah, Nebraska, and came to Phoenix in 1937 from Franklin, NE. Husband, James T.; a sister, Mrs. Lavena Johnson of Phoenix and two sisters out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 12/17/1970.

GLOVER, Milo U.
Milo U. Glover, 72, a member of Carpenters Union Local 1089, Died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Wife, Pearl; children, Nancy Palmer and William H. Glover; step-daughters, Mary Lou Brown, Margie Sue Brown, and Iota Foster; three sisters; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Burial in Phoenix Memorial Park. 6/18/1974.

GLUCK, Edna L.
Edna L. Gluck, 78, was born in Chicago and died Oct. 12, 1982, in her home at 9227 N. 33rd Pl. She is survived by six children (unnamed). Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982

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