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WIEDER, Lyle
25 Nov 1894 - 26 Mar 1980 Lyle Rolls Wieder, 84, died March 26, 1980. He had been a carpenter 60 years before retiring here in 1968 from Highland Park, IL. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; children, Virginia Roberts, Joanne E. Wellauer, Ernest, and Robert; a sister; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

WIEDOFF, Lois
Services for Lois Wiedoff, 81, who died June 23, 1978, at Good Samaritan Hospital, will be at Grimshaw Brazill-Whitney Chapel. Mrs. Wiedoff, 22416 N. 27th Ave., was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, and came to Arizona 17 years ago from Milwaukee. Survivors include her husband, Arthur C. P.; sons, Richard A., Russel A., Steven H., Arthur C. P. III, Mark H. and Daniel R.; and 18 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

WIEDOFF, Lois
Lois Wiedoff, 81, was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, and died June 23, 1978. She came to Arizona from Milwaukee. Survivors include Arthur C. P. Richard A., Russel A., Sheven H., Arthur C. P. III, Mark H., Daniel R. 25 Jun 1978.

WIEGMAN, Mildred H.
14 May 1900 - 3 Nov 1979 Tempe - Services for Mildred Helena Wiegman, 79, of 2340 E. University, will be today at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. She died Nov. 3, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She moved here a year ago from Berwyn, Ill., where she was a member of Burlington Railroad Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; son, Charles; a sister; a brother and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, November 5, 1979.

WIER, Daniel M.
Daniel M. Wier, 73, a civil engineer who came to Phoenix in 1925 and was known as the dean of land surveyors, suffered a heart attack and died Oct. 29, 1979, while at work as district engineer for Cartwright School District. Mr. Wier was responsible for the surveying for the F.N. Holmquist Engineering Co. from the 1930s until 1959 and for the past 20 years was owner-operator of Allied Surveying & Mapping Co. and Wier Engineering Co. He began his career in the Valley with the U. S. General Land Office as cadastral surveyor. He conducted more than 10,000 property surveys and designed numerous street, playground, drainage and irrigation facilities. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Arizona Lodge 2, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. Wier came here from Atlanta and is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Robin Michael, Anthony and Kelly; six grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers. Services were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 10/31/1979.

WIGGAINS, Sonia P.
Sonia P. Wiggains, 53, who lived in Phoenix eight years, died Tues., Aug. 1, 1967, in a local hospital. Mrs. Wiggains, 8641 N. 8th St., was born in Dombey, OK. Husband, Ernest; a son, Gilbert of Eureka, NV; sister, Mrs. Priscilla BETHEL of Phoenix; mother, Mrs. Dollie SHERRILL of Liberal, KS; and two sisters out of state. Services and burial were in Hooker, Oklahoma. Thurs., 3 August 1967

WIGGS, Margery Irene
Margery Irene Wiggs, 71, a former beauty shop owner who retired in 1970, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Mrs. Wiggs, 2720 W. Highland, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. She was born in Ossian, Indiana, and moved to Phoenix 34 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Earl, and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

WIGHT, Alice G.
14 Jan 1894 - 4 Oct 1980 Alice G. Wight, 86, who came to Arizona in 1960 from New York, died Oct. 4, 1980, in a local hospital. Mrs. Wight was a past member of Eastern Star and past president of American Legion Auxiliary, Hudson, N.Y. She was born in Meredith, N.H. Surviving are a daughter, Gertrude Flick, and three grandsons. Services were at the Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central. 6 October 1980.

WIGHT, Muriel Pearl
Nov. 2, 1939 ~ Oct. 26, 2008 Anchorage resident Muriel Pearl Wight, 68, died Oct. 26, 2008, at home while surrounded by her family. A praise service was Sunday at University Baptist Church, 4313 Wright St. Muriel was born Nov. 2, 1939, in Quick City, Mo., to Henrietta M. Clark and Donald K. Hixon. She graduated from Yuma Union High School in Yuma, Ariz., in 1957. Muriel attended Grand Canyon College in Phoenix, Ariz., and received a bachelor of science degree in 1961. She earned a master's degree in education from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1985. Muriel was introduced to her husband, Richard, while she was in college (he was in the Navy). They were married in 1961. Their daughter, Debbie, was born in 1962 in Grand Junction, Colo. Their son, Steven, was born in 1967 in Moab, Utah. The family moved to Sitka in 1969 and to Anchorage in 1971. Muriel taught math at East Anchorage High School for 20 years, retiring in 1994. She and Richard were active with their church family at University Baptist Church. They traveled many times for missionary works and became very fond of their friends at the Baptist mission in Vladivostok, Russia. "Muriel was a wonderful woman, whose kindness and thoughtfulness made a lasting impression every day on those around her," her family wrote. "She will be greatly missed." She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter and son-in-law, Debbi and Geff Travis of Anchorage; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Connie Wight of Peters Creek; and grandchildren, Dana Travis of Wasilla and Greg Travis of Anchorage. She was preceded in death by her parents and only sister. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Russian Baptist Mission Program through University Baptist Church in Anchorage. Friends may send condolences to 9354 Campbell Terrace Drive, Anchorage 99502. Anchorage Daily News, 10/31/2008.

WIGLE, Harold R.
6 July 1893 - 27 October 1982 Mesa - Harold R. Wigle, 89, a 24-year Arizona resident, died Oct. 27, 1982, at his east Mesa residence. Mr. Wigle was born in Canada and moved to Arizona from Michigan. He was a retired watchman for the Chrysler Corp. and he served in the Army during World War I. He was a member of VFW Walter Bruce Post, Jefferson Masonic Lodge, and the Jefferson Low 12 Club of the Masonic Lodge. He also was a member of the Masonic Chrysler Airflow Square Club, Knights of Pythias Olympic Lodge, Dreamland Villa Square Club and Velda Rose United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Maude; daughter, Eloise Thoeeren; a sister and two grandchildren. Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel arranged private services. 10/30/1982.

WIKLE, Linda Rose Mary
Linda Rose Mary Wikle, age 64, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2004. She was born January 22, 1940 in Wickenburg, AZ. Visitation Tuesday, September 14, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Cole & Maud - The Gardens Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Cole & Maud - The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande, AZ. Interment at Casa Grande Mountain View Cemetery in Casa Grande, AZ. Arrangements by Cole & Maud in Casa Grande. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

WILBANKS, Dessie G.
Dessie G. Wilbanks, 77, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. Services for Mrs. Wilbanks, a Peoria resident, were today. She was born in Louisburg, Missouri, and moved to Arizona 53 years ago from Missouri. She had lived in Peoria since 1968 and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Leslie Lewis; two sisters; a brother; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

WILBANKS, Frankie
Miami - Mrs. Frankie E. Wilbanks, 51, died Sunday, July 14, 1974, in Miami Inspiration Hospital. Services were in Miles Mortuary Chapel. Burial in Globe Cemetery. 7/16/1974.

WILBUR, Charles
Charles Wilbur, 73, of Phoenix, was born in Richmond, Indiana. Wife, Margaret; three daughters; son; grandchildren. Floral Lakes Cemetery, Sun City. Published in the Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

WILBURG, Anna L.
Services for Anna L. Wilburg, 84, who moved here 30 years ago and was a member of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, were in Mercer Mortuary, 1514 E. Thomas. Mrs. Wilburg, 1837 N. 37th St., died Oct. 1, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence N.; daughters, Laura Weil and Dorothy Viggers; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Oct. 2, 1979.

WILBURG, Lawrence N.
30 May 1894 - 1 Dec 1982 Glendale - Lawrence N. Wilburg, 88, a mechanical engineer 15 years for Builders Supply in Phoenix, died Dec. 1, 1982. Mr. Wilburg moved to Arizona in 1945 from his native Indiana where he had been a farmer. Survivors include his daughters, Laura Weil and Dorothy Viggers; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 12/3/1982.

WILBURN, Floyd E.
Floyd E. Wilburn, 71, of Mesa, died Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in Hendley, Nebraska, and was a retired letter carrier and an Army Air Forces veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Wife, Maxine; daughter, Rebecca J. Williams; son, Robert L.; mother, Mildred; sister, Marjorie; and four grandchildren. 2/15/1994.

WILCOCK, Thara Eyre
Thara Eyre Wilcock, 69, died Thurs., June 20, 1974, in Mesa General Hospital. He was a former Wyoming farmer and had been a landscape gardener since 1951 at the Arizona LDS Temple. Wife, Mahala; children, Kennard, Ronald, Brent, Mrs. Arvella Tanner, and Mrs. Thala May Thomas; four brothers and a sister; and 22 grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. Mesa Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

WILCOX, Gale Bowers
Gale B. Wilcox, 73, who was born in Phoenix and owned the La Pasita Mobile Home Park in Casa Grande until retiring in 1967, died Oct. 31, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Wilcox was raised in Winkelman and lived in Ray, Casa Grande and Sedona before returning to Phoenix in 1973. He once was the youngest grand master of the Arizona Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mabel H.; and a daughter, Mrs. John D. Claxton. Graveside services were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

WILCOX, Veva
Veva Wilcox, 85, who came to Phoenix in 1941, died Oct. 10, 1980, in Yavapai Community Hospital. She was born in Missouri and had been an apartment manager. She moved to Prescott 17 months ago. Survivors include her sister, Ava Kline. 10/15/1980.

WILDA, Cleon O.
Cleon O. Wilda, 86, of Phoenix, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Illinois and was a retired farm machinery parts worker. Wife, Irene; daughter, Annrie Kipps; son, Cleon J.; sister, Arvilla Hoelzle; brother, Harry; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. Contributions: Zion Evangelical Church, 911 W. Woodland, Phoenix. 2/5/1994.

WILDMAN, Austin K.
Funeral services for Austin K. Wildman, 53, who died Monday, Jan. 11, 1960, in his home, were in Mercer Mortuary. The Rev. Cecil Prior officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Born in Illinois, Mr. Wildman came to Phoenix 23 years ago from Detroit. A business assistant for the Valley National Bank before operating his own business, he was a member of the Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Sadie; two daughters, Mrs. Hendrik Wonink, Phoenix, and Mrs. David Lackey, Germany; two sons, Austin, Jr., and Michael, both of Phoenix; a brother, Fenton, Indiana, and Peggy Williams of California; and a grandson. The AZ Republic 14 January 1960.

WILDMAN, Mildred J.
22 Nov 1930 - 7 Oct 1979 Mildred J. Wildman, 48, a broker with Phoenix Realty Co., a co-owner of Mr. Kelly's Club and a member of the South Phoenix Business Assn, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Phoenix. mrs. Wildman, 5107 E. Toniko, Ahwatukee, came to Arizona 40 years ago from Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, E. Ronald; children, Mary Bulat, Robert Leever, Ronald and Lisa Wildman; and five grandchildren. Oct. 9, 1979.

WILEY, Charles G.
Services for Charles G. Wiley, 84, a former carpet manufacturer and carpet layer who died June 28, 1978, in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be Saturday in Mercer Mortuary. Mr. Wiley, 3325 E. Sheridan, served with the Army in France in World War I. He moved here from Chicago in 1961. Wife, Lucile; daughter, Maxine Jones; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

WILEY, John N.
John N. Wiley, 58, 16031 Lake Mathews Dr., Perris, California, father of Larry Wiley, Topeka, Kansas; brother of Daniel R. Wiley, Shalimar, Florida; Ann J. Shorb, Phoenix, Mary Virginia Denny, Portland, Oregon, and one granddaughter, passed away Monday, February, 1, 1982. Services in Chapel of Memories, A.L. Moore & Sons, Phoenix. Feb. 6, 1982.

WILEY, Wanda L.
Wanda L. Wiley, Born June 13, 1931 at Barberton, Ohio to James E. Montgomery and Edith Davis Montgomery, died Sunday, September 5, 2004 in Tucson, AZ after a long illness. Survived by Thomas P. Wiley her husband of 52 years, sons Richard D. Wiley (Tiffany) also of Tucson and Stephen T. Wiley of Savannah, GA. Son David Michael Wiley preceded her in death in 1988. She is also survived by her brother, James E. Montgomery, Canton, Ohio. Wanda grew up in Greensburg, Ohio and graduated from Greensburg High School. She and Tom met while working in an office in Akron, Ohio. They married August 10, 1952 and moved to Ada, Ohio where Tom finished school work and Wanda worked at the college. After college, they settled in North Canton, Ohio where they later operated Wiley's Pharmacy until moving to Arizona in 1973. After the children were older, Wanda worked in the JC Penney, Target and Robinson-May stores in Phoenix. They moved to Tucson in 1993. Wanda was a wonderful wife and mother and a favorite aunt. She had a way with older people, small children and little animals. Neighbors loved her. She was a lover of flowers and birds and enjoyed gardening and exploring every corner of Arizona. Wanda especially loved being with her sons and their friends. She was a Cub Scout Leader for many years. The family wishes to thank the staff of Casa de Ia Luz Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., at Magee, Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 1 P. M. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

WILFONG, John T.
John T. Wilfong, 62, of 1714 E. Turney Ave., a maintenance man for a Phoenix school district, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in a Kansas City, Missouri, hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was visiting relatives of his wife, Mildred, at Belton, Missouri. Survivors include two brothers and five sisters out of state. Services and burial were in Belton. George Funeral Home. 6/24/1974.

WILHELM, John Henry
John Henry Wilhelm, 88, of Scottsdale died Aug. 28, 2004, in Scottsdale. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. (480) 945-2654. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WILK, Josephine Rosalie
Josephine Rosalie Wilk, 66, who moved to Phoenix five months ago from her native New Jersey, died Nov. 22, 1982, at Phoenix General Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Anthony; daughter, Marguerite Faiello; sons, Anthony and William; one brother and one sister. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 W. Orangewood. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Wednesday, 11/24/1982.

WILKES, Richard A.
Richard A. Wilkes, 65, of 2547 W. Cactus, a merchandisor many years for Sears and for Montgomery Wards, died Nov. 18, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Wilkes was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to Phoenix 18 years ago from North Carolina. He served in the Army during WWII and was a member of Royal Palms Baptist Church and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pamila Larison and Janice Goodner; three brothers, Joe of Florida, Charles, Pennsylvania, and Marshall, Texas; and three sisters, Bess Atchley, Georiga, Caroline Ford and Sarah Milton, both of Florida; and six grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 11/20/1982.

WILKIN, Clinton A.
Clinton A. Wilkin, 74, was born in Tipton, Iowa, and came to Phoenix three years ago. Wife, Emeline; two daughters. Burial in Tipton, Iowa. 3/8/1970.

WILKINS, Benjamin Earl
22 Mar 1897 - 25 Mar 1980 Benjamin Earl Wilkins, 83, who retired as a real estate broker in 1962, died March 25, 1980. Mr. Wilkins moved to Arizona in 1939 from Tennessee and was a World War I Army veteran. Survived by children, Martha Ann Mitchell, Sarah Rosser, and James; three grandchildren. Graveside services were in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

WILKINS, Caroline I.
Caroline I. Wilkins, 91, who taught elementary school in Globe, Phoenix and Palo Verde, died Nov. 22, 1982, in Renton, Washington. Mrs. Wilkins was born in Circleville, Illinois, and moved to Arizona 62 years ago. She attended high school and college in Illinois and graduated from Arizona State University with a teaching certificate. She was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by sons, John and Robert; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/25/1982.

WILKINS, Ernest
Ernest Wilkins, 88, a rancher in Nutrioso and the White Mountains until coming to Mesa in 1951, died Friday, June 21, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern states and among the Zuni and Hopi Indians of Arizona. Wife, Myrtle; a son, Glen; daughters, Mrs. Melba Hubbard and Mrs. Vera Jarvis; foster sons, Thomas W. Wilkins and R. Ray Wilkins; stepsons, Aaron F., Mark B. and Sterling W. Allred; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Maurine Bell; 12 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchidlren. Meldrum Mortuary. Burial in St. Johns Cemetery. 6/23/1974.

WILKINS, Freeman R.
Sun City - Freeman R. Wilkins, 77, a retired supervisor with General Motors Corp. in Ohio, died Dec. 16, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. He was born in Canterbury, New Brunswick, and moved to Sun City from Parma, OHio, in 1968. He was a member of the United Church of Sun City, Sun City Golf Club and the Masonic Lodge in Parma, OH. He is survived by his wife, Florence. Entombment at Sunland Memorial Park. 12/18/1982.

WILKINSON, Ann Elizabeth
Ann Elizabeth Read Wilkinson, a long time Valley resident, passed away on September 16, 2004. She was born on August 4, 1930 in Jackson Mississippi, the only daughter of Etma Inez Malloy and George Leslie Read. Ann graduated from Randolph-Macon Women's college located in Virginia in 1951 with a degree in English and a minor in Art where she later taught high school English. She married Leon Irvine Wilkinson, who passed away in 1982, on January 26, 1952 at Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA. Ann and Leon moved from Fayetteville, New York to Paradise Valley, Arizona in 1968, where Leon worked at General Electric, Honeywell and Intel. Ann is survived by her son, Richard Read Wilkinson, daughter-in-law, Nancy and two granddaughters, Madeleine and Natalie. She is also remembered by other family members, Lillian and William Elder, Richard and Bonnie Wilkinson and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann will be missed dearly by her caregivers Gladys and Nora and her dear friends Jim and Lucy. Services will be held at Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church on Friday, September 24 at 1:00 p. m. located at 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, Arizona. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 700 Broadway, Suite 810, Denver, CO 80203-3442. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WILKINSON, Leon I.
23 March 1930 - 23 Dec 1982 Paradise Valley - Leon I. Wilkinson, 52, manager of engineering with Intel Corp., died Dec. 23, 1982, at his Paradise Valley residence. He was born in West Virginia and moved to Arizona from Syracuse, New York, 14 years ago. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland, Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut and Doctorate from Syracuse University, all related to electrical engineering. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and Sigma Xi Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Richard R.; mother, Lillian; a sister and a brother. Memorial services were at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. 12/26/1982.

WILKINSON, Lotus Marguerite
Lotus Marguerite Wilkinson, 80, who had been a Red Cross field director during World War II, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was a native of Iowa and moved to Arizona 12 years ago from Colorado. She was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Women Votes and Common Cause. Survivors include three sisters. The Phoenix Gazette 10/27/1982.

WILLARD, Oran
Dudleyville - Oran Williard, 62, a former electrician for Asarco Co., died Nov. 19, 1982, at his home. Rm. Willard was born in Byars, Oklahoma, and lived in the Dudleyville area 40 years. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Kearney Elks Lodge. Survived by wife, Maria; daughter, Beverly Shedd; son, Dwayne; two sisters; two brothers and four grandchildren. Graveside services were at Dudleyville Cemetery. Superior Funeral Home. 11/21/1982.

WILLERS, George E.
George E. Willers, 78, of Phoenix, died Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in St. Louis and was owner of a service station and a World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Freda; daughter, Patty Roberts; two grandchildren. Encanto Community Church, Phoenix. Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. 2/18/1994.

WILLEY, Robert
Apache Junction - Robert W. Willey, 66, died Dec. 29, 1982. He was born in Chicago and moved to Apache Junction five years ago from Illinois. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of American Legion and served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Grace; daughters, Barbara Barthel and Hazel Halfhill; a sister; a half brother and eight grandchildren. Services were in Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. Dec. 31, 1982.

WILLIAMS, Aileen
24 Sep 1902 - 2 Oct 1980 Sun City - Aileen Williams, 78, a native of Canada, came here in 1967 from Huntington Woods, Michigan, and died Oct. 2, 1980, in her home. She was a member of St. Christophers Episcopal Church. Survived by her husband, Louis N.; a sister, Beatrice Tinsley of Palm Beach, FL; and a brother, Clair Buck of Toronto, Canada. 10/4/1980.

WILLIAMS, Benjamin Carter, Jr.
Benjamin Carter Williams, Jr., 65, died April 19, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He came to Arizona from Texas in 1919 and was office manager for Rainbow Baking Co. Wife, Edna; daughter, Claudia Nold; two sons, Harry L., and Merdith; stepdaughter, Jo Ann Fretz; two stepsons, Jerry an dLarry Bentley; three sisters and four brothers. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Graveside services in Greenwood Memorial Park. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WILLIAMS, Cecil O.
69, was born in Waco, Texas. Wife, Lucy; daughter, Mrs. G. C. RATCLIFF, Jr., of Phoenix; sister, Mrs. S. B. RUCKER of Oklahoma City. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 9/6/1967.

WILLIAMS, Charlie H.
Scottsdale - Charlie H. Williams, 82, 8130 E. Cypress, died Dec. 2, 1982. Mr. Williams was born in Sumner, IL, and moved to Arizona 10 years ago. He was a Mason and member of the Eastern Star. Survived by his wife, Cora; son, Charles; brother, Earl Williams, Linton, Indiana; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Entombment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 12/3-4/1982.

WILLIAMS, Clara
Clara Williams, 76, died Jan. 9, 1976. Survived by sons, Wes, Phoenix; Rush, Monrovia, California; and Charles Lemley, Houston, Texas; Gene; daughters, Ellen NIX, Phoenix, and Lois WALLIS, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment Resthaven Memorial Park. 1/12/1976.

WILLIAMS, Clyde James
Clyde James Williams, 83, of Phoenix, died Aug. 3, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a mixer driver. Daughters, Clydene Moore and Evelyn Thompson; sons, James and Charles; sisters, Bonnie Zufelt and Nita Sarrick; brothers, Laurence and Burt; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

WILLIAMS, Deborah C.
3 May 1903 - 27 Oct 1982 Paradise Valley - Deborah C. Williams, 79, a 24-year Paradise Valley resident, died Oct. 27, 1982, at her home. Mrs. Williams was a native of St. Louis and moved to Arizona from Chicago. She was a volunteer for Scottsdale Girls Club and St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church. She was a member of Paradise Valley Country Club, a former member of Lincoln Park Zoo Board in Chicago, and was active in the Women's Athletic Club. She was a Red Cross volunteer in New York during World War II. She is survived by her husband, R. Arthur; sons, Donald, Robert and Lucien; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at the church, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 10/30/1982.

WILLIAMS, Dorothy Whitaker
27 Oct 1905 - 23 June 1974. Douglas - Memorial services for Mrs. Dorothy Whitaker Williams, 78, who died Sunday, June 23, 1974, at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., were at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Cremation was at La Jolla. Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the Cowbelles and the Ocotillo Club. She was also active in the Republican Women's Club of Douglas and the Daughters of the American Republic of Texas. She was a regent in the Daughters of the American Revolution and was director of the board of the Arizona Children's Home. Survivors include her husband, Ben F., Sr.; her children, Ben F., Jr., and Mrs. Teresa Irvin, and nine grandchildren. The Arizona Republic June 25, 1974.

WILLIAMS, Douglas
13 Dec 1949 - 30 Sept 1979 Douglas Williams, 29, a mill operator was killed in a traffic accident near Sacaton Sept. 30, 1979. Mr. Williams, of Sacaton, is survived by his wife, Naomi; children, Deloria, Rosetta and DOuglas, Jr.; mother, Eleanor; a sister and four brothers. Gibbons-Bunker Chapel. Services were in Stotonic Assembly of God Church. 3 Oct 1979

WILLIAMS, E. J.
E. J. Williams, 75, a retired state highway engineer, died Nov. 25, 1982, at Hillhaven Nursing Home. Mr. Williams, of 706 W. Moreland, was a lifelong Arizona resident. He was a member of the American Society of Professional Engineers. Survived by wife, Dora; daughter, Ramona M. Cotton; son, E. J. Williams, Jr.; two sisters; and two brothers; and four grandchildren. Family services arranged by A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. 11/29/1982.

WILLIAMS, Ernest F.
Hayden -- Services for Ernest F. Williams, 60, who died Monday, May 1, 1967, in Tucson Medical Center, were at Griffith Mortuary in Winkelman. Graveside service conducted by the Odd Fellows at South Lawn Memorial Park, Tucson. Mr. Williams was born in Eire, Pennsylvania, and came to Arizona in 1945. He had been employed as a foreman of maintenance at Kennecott Copper Co. In 1959 Mr. Williams established the Williams Chevrolet dealership and garage in Hayden. He was a member of the Hayden Winkelman Chamber of Commerce and past noble grand of Gila Valley Lodge 19 of the Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; a daughter, Margaret Joyce Williams of Flagstaff; two sons, Ernest, Jr. of Tucson and Thomas Allen of Kearny; one step-daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Steininger of Hayden; two stepsons, Willard Lamphere of Kearny; and Larry Lamphere of Flagstaff; two sisters and two brothers out of state; and two grandchildren. The AZ Republic Wednesday, May 3, 1967.

WILLIAMS, Estelle
Services for Estelle Williams, 87, of 1830 E. Roosevelt, who died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967, at a local hospital, were at the First Institutional Baptist Church, 1147 E. Jefferson. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe. Mrs. Williams, a native of Marshall, Texas, came to Phoenix in 1918. She moved here from Houston, Texas. She was a member of the Phoenix Club of the Blind. Mrs. Williams has no known survivors. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967.

WILLIAMS, Eugene W.
10 May 1909 - 25 Oct 1974. Wickenburg - Eugene W. Williams, a medical doctor 37 years, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City. Wife, Ethel; son, Eugene R.; a brother out of state; and two grandchildren. Burial in Sunland Memorial Park. 10/28/1974.

WILLIAMS, F. Ballard, Jr.
Sun City -- F. Ballard Williams, Jr., 66, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. He was a case worker with the Maricopa County Welfare Department for five years and sales manager for a textile firm in Cincinnati before that. He was a graduate of Williams (Massachusetts) College. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; children, Marcy CABANISS, Susan LEMIEUX and F. B. III; a brother; and seven grandchildren. 1/9/1976.

WILLIAMS, Fannie R.
Glendale - Fannie R. Williams, 78, died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Williams was a native of Texas who came here in 1913. She was a member of the Washington Women's Club and the Maricopa County and Arizona farm bureau. Survivors include three sons, Edward of Bullhead City, Virgil of Phoenix and Troy of Chino Valley; a daughter, Mrs. Julian Holmes; and a brother, Richard Nickell, both of Phoenix; two sisters out of state; 10 grandchildren and 25 gr-grandchildren. Services were in Mission Drive Baptist Church, 7801 N. 27th Ave. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. 12/14/1970.

WILLIAMS, Fred
29 August 1895 - 24 December 1982 Mesa - Fred S. Williams, 87, a retired inspection supervisor with Conklin Pen Co., died Dec. 24, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Williams, of 2350 E. Alpine, was born in Ohio and moved to Arizona from Toledo, Ohio, 32 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Agnes. A. L. Moore and Sons arranged private services. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

WILLIAMS, Gwendolyn Priscilla
Gwendolyn Priscilla Williams, 20, who was born in Tempe, died of an illness Sept. 27, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Miss Williams had been a student. Survived by her mother, Virginia Norris; father, Clarence Williams, Jr.; a sister; three brothers and grandparents. Services were in Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. 10/3/1980.

WILLIAMS, Hansen Defty
Laveen - Hansen Defty Williams, 21, was killed in an auto accident Thursday, March 5, 1970, near Laveen. He had served in the Marines. He was born in Ajo, AZ, and came to Laveen 14 years ago. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Williams and four sisters, Mrs. Norma Rhodes, Mrs. Thelma Anderson, Sheila and Earlene Williams, all of Lavene; two brothers, Ritz of Phoenix and Danny of Laveen. Services in Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church. Burial in Gila Crossing Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

WILLIAMS, Herman P.
12 Feb 1929 - 27 June 1978 A wake for Herman P. Williams, 49, was in the Casa Blanca Veterans Center. Mass will be Saturday in the Church of St. Peters at Bapchule. Mr. Williams, of Bapchule, died June 27, 1978,in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. He was born at Santa Cruz and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Grace B.; children, Hermalene Moore, Gloria, Karen, Tina, Gabriel and Francis; three sisters and 10 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Thursday, 6/29/1978.

WILLIAMS, Jack Clay
Jack Clay Williams, 73, a retired custodian, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in a Phoenix hospital. Wife, Ruth; children, Juanita Whitmer, Imogene Durbin and James Williams; stepsons, Jimmy, Norvin and Lloyd Conway; two brothers; a sister; 30 grandchildren. 1/14/1976. C-3.

WILLIAMS, James
James Williams, 74, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 4, 2004. He served in the Merchant Marines. Services September 11, 2004, 10:30a. m. Crossroads Christan Fellowship 1013 N. 13th St, Phoenix, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

WILLIAMS, James M.
James M. Williams, age 76, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away September 11, 2004 in Prescott, AZ. No services are planned. Arrangements handled by Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

WILLIAMS, Jean Goble
Jean Goble Williams, 81, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Celebration of Life Service, gathering Friday, October 1, 2004 at Residence 1201 E. Winter Dr., Phoenix, Arizona at 6:00 PM. Arrangements Entrusted to Palm Funeral Home, Sun City, Arizona, Timothy Lawson Funeral Director 623-583-7711. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

WILLIAMS, Jesse D.
27 Jan 1895 - 29 Mar 1980 Jesse D. Williams, 83, who lived here since 1904 and had been a farmer, died March 29, 1980, in a car pedestrian accident. Mr Williams was born in Lamond, OK. He was a member of the Arizona Rabbit Association. Surviving are a daughter, Eulala Barnes; a sister and four grandchildren. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. 3/31/1980.

WILLIAMS, Jesse M.
78, Published in the Arizona Republic 9/23/1967.

WILLIAMS, Jewell O.
14 Feb 1904 - 23 Dec 1982 Jewell O. Williams, 78, a self-employed refrigeration technician and retired diesel mechanic, died Dec. 23, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Athens, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 40 years ago. He was employed by Sun Valley Bus Lines and Continental Trailways. He was a member of Palm Glen Mennonite Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; daughters, Evelyn Schleininger and Marilyn Smith; a sister; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services were at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. 12/26/1982.

WILLIAMS, John E.
John E. Williams, (also listed as "WILLMAN" below), 73, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a tool and die designer in Detroit and owned Sun Togs in Phoenix for 16 years. Wife, Catherine; children, Catherine LAMBERT and John, Jr.; two sisters; 8 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services in Houston. 1/13/1976.

WILLIAMS, John G.
4 Feb 1893 - 2 Oct 1979 Mesa - John G. Williams, 86, a retired teacher and farmer, died Oct. 2, 1979, in his home. He moved here 17 years ago from Miami, Florida. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Marion Murphy of Franklin, N. C.; a brother, David, of Homestead, FL; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private cremation. 5 Oct 1979

WILLIAMS, Juan
Juan Williams, 70, born in Texas, came to Arizona 54 years ago. Survived by wife, Rosa, of Phoenix. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic June 15, 1962.

WILLIAMS, Kathleen
Kathleen Williams, 22, who graduated from Carl Hayden High School, died Wed., June 12, 1974, in a hospital at Orange, California. She lived in Phoenix from 1967 to 1973. Sisters Patricia Lake a Maureen Schuster. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/15/1974.

WILLIAMS, Laura Isabelle
(funeral announcement only) Services at First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. Sunday, April 16, 1978.

WILLIAMS, Lela Minerva
21 July 1898 - 24 October 1974. Lela Minerva Williams, 76, of Chandler, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in Mesa General Hospital. She was a retired cafeteria worker in a Veterans Administration hospital. Daughters, Thelma Bail and Mrs. Louise Carbo; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary. Cremation. 10/27/1974.

WILLIAMS, Lena
Salt River - Lena Williams, 99, died Friday, July 12, 1974, in the American Indian Nursing Home in Phoenix. She was born on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Survivors include six grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 27 gr-great-grandchildren. Services were in the Salt River Presbyterian Church. Gibbons Bunker Tempe Mortuary. Burial in the Salt River Indian Reservation Cemetery. 7/16/1974.

WILLIAMS, Lloyd Tommy
53, moved to Phoenix six years ago. He was born in Houlka, Mississippi, and lived in Tucson 32 years. Wife, Jewell, stepsons, Sgt. Michael SIEGLING and James D. SIEGLING; step-daughter, Margaret SIEGLING; sisters, Clarice LONN of Tucson and another out of state. 9/5/1967.

WILLIAMS, Locke R.
Bagdad -- Locke R. Williams, 29, a miner, died Wednesday, August 9, 1967, of injuries sustained in a truck accident at the Bagdad Copper Co. Mine. Mr. Williams who served four years in the Navy, was president of the Little League here and a member of the local Lions Club. Services were at Hampton Funeral Home in Prescott. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Etta Sue; a daughter, Patti at home; three sons, Russell, Marty and Sean, all at home; his father, Russell Williams of Prescott, and a sister, Sue Williams of Coolidge. The AZ Republic Friday, August 11, 1967.

WILLIAMS, Lucille
Lucille Williams, 72, of Tempe, a retired clerk for Revco Discount Drug Centers, died Nov. 15, 1988. She was born in MIssouri. She is survived by Neale K., her husband. Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. Graveside services Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. The AZ Republic Nov. 17, 1988.

WILLIAMS, Lyle Marven
Lyle Marven Williams, 69, of Phoenix, a central Alarm Co. employee, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Minneapolis and was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his son, Patrick; and three grandchildren. Services Wednesday National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. Menke Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

WILLIAMS, Marion Frances
Marion Frances Williams, 72, of Phoenix, died Nov. 4, 1994. She was born in Flagstaff and was a retired Arizona Highways magazine employee. Survivors include her husband, James; daughter, Judith; son, Jim; sister, Barbara; brother, Bill; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery. 5 Nov 1994.

WILLIAMS, Mary Lea
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Williams, 68, will be Monday in the Camelback Chapel and Funeral Home, 21 W. Camelback. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Born in Chil..., Mrs. Williams, who came to Phoenix five years ago, died in St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday, January 13, 1960. Her home was at 4006 N. 48th St. Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Verdi Mae Murray and Mrs. Gerry Seale, both of Phoenix; a son, Stanley, Durango, Mexico; and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Saturday, 16 January 1960, p. 52

WILLIAMS, Maxine
Maxine Williams, 65, who was a past secretary treasurer of the American Busines Women's Association, died March 25, 1980. Mrs. Williams had been a secretary 27 years with U.S.Gypsum Co. in Chicago and Kansas City, MO, before moving here in 1973. She was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church and Eastern Star. her husband, Robert J., survives. Interment St. Joseph Memorial Park, St. Joseph, MO. 3/27/1980.

WILLIAMS, Merritt M.
Sun City - Merritt M. Williams, 82, who owned a store in Chestnut, Illinois, before retiring in 1952, died Dec. 28, 1982, in Lakeview Recreational Center. He was born in Illinois and was a nine-year winter visitor. He was a member of the Early Bird Lions Club and the Masons. He attended the University of Illinois and Browns Business College in Peoria, Illinois. Wife, Dorothy; daughters, Marilyn Dansforth and Jean Phillips; sons, John and James; and 16 grandchildren. Memorial services were at the United Church of Sun City. Heritage Funeral Chapel. 12/31/1982.

WILLIAMS, Minnie
Minnie Williams, 84, of Mesa, died Aug. 19, 1994. She was born in Dempster, South Dakota. Daughter, Margaret Hodgson; son, William Smith; sister, Marie Moss; brothers, Ted, Walt, Herman, Harry, Pete, Art and Bob DeWall; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Wickenburg Funeral Home. 8/24/1994.

WILLIAMS, Monica
Monica Williams, 72, a secretary 20 years for AiResearch in Phoenix, died Nov. 15, 1982, at Desert Terrace Nursing Home. Ms. Williams was born in Prescott and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother, Daniel F. Condron. Rosary was at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Ched Millett
Mrs. Ched Millett Williams (Chearizade Bernice Williams), 75, died May 14, 1967, in her home. She was a native of Mesa and was a practical nurse at Mesa Southside Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by a son, Dean, of Lynnfield, MS; a sister, Mrs. Neoma Brimhall, with whom she resided in Phoenix; a brother, George F. Millett of Florence; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 5/15/1967.

WILLIAMS, Myrtle M.
Scottsdale - Myrtle M. Williams, 87, of 208 W. Second Street, a native of Arizona, died December 29, 1981, in Friendship Village Nursing Care Facility. Mrs. Williams was a member of Rebekah Lodge and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her daughter, Marguerite Hughey. Services were at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. MacDonald. Interment Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

WILLIAMS, Norris
Mesa -- Norris "Doc" Williams, 77, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976, in Mesa Christian Home. He had served in the Army Signal Corps in World War I and was a salesman. Survivors include his children, Mary Lincoln of Fort Huachucha, and John, Mesa; and four grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 10 Feb 1976

WILLIAMS, Odell
Odell Williams, 73, of Mesa died Aug. 23, 2004, in Tempe. Services: 10:30 a. m. Friday at National Cemetery. Allen Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 833-1716. Submitted on (08/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WILLIAMS, Oscar
Peoria - Oscar "Hank" Williams, 74, who worked for Marathon Steel of Phoenix for 23 years, died Dec. 1, 1982, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Williams, a native of Bristol, Tennessee, moved to Arizona in 1940. He was a member of Peoria Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; children, Evelyn Bailey, Bobbie Lydic, Lucille Smith, Colorado, Patricia Vaughn and Stanley Williams, both of Arkansas; a sister, Nancy Mahoney, Phoenix; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern, Glendale. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, December 3, 1982.

WILLIAMS, Paul Anthony
Paul Anthony Williams, Sr., 31, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Services will be held 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Lehi Community Center, Stapley at Oak Street on Lehi Indian Reservation. Arrangements entrusted to Meldrum Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

WILLIAMS, Paul Anthony
Paul Anthony Williams, Sr., 31, of Mesa died Sept. 3, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 6 p. m. Saturday at Lehi Indian Community Center, Stapley at Oak St. on the reservation. Meldrum Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 834-9255. Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WILLIAMS, Pearl E.
Mrs. Pearl E. Williams, 87, former owner of the Williams Drug Store at 18th Avenue and Van Buren, died Monday, May 1, 1967, in Bell's Lodge. Mrs. Williams, 926 E. Vermont, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and moved to Parker in 1930 from Billings, Montana. She moved to Phoenix in 1938 and operated the drugstore until 1946. Services at Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Russell, of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Velma Lane of Wickenburg; four other sisters out of state; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. AZ Republic Wed., May 3, 1967.

WILLIAMS, Pink
Funeral services for Pink Williams, 67, of 631 S. 11th St., were in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Williams, a Phoenix resident 31 years, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1960, in the Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a World War I veteran. The Rev. T. C. Baker officiated. Burial in Alexandria, Louisiana National Cemetery. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Rosa; three sons, Clarence, Phoenix, Robert, Reno, Nevada, and Pinkie, Indianapolis, and six grandchildren. AZ Republic 14 January 1960.

WILLIAMS, Ralph "Clipper"
Ralph "Clipper" Williams, 74, died Monday, July 8, 1974, of a stroke in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was a former employe of The Arizona Republic's copy desk and sports department and later was editor of the Prescott Courier for seven years. Wife, Marion; children, Barbara, Patricia, Vallery and Ralph, Jr.; and several grandchildren. Services were in the O'Hara Funeral Home at Klamath Falls. 7/9/1974.

WILLIAMS, Richard Allen
Richard Allen Williams, 16, of Portal, drowned in a concrete irrigation tank on the AVA Ranch. Rites will be in Brown-Page Chapel in Douglas with Oscar Amberson officiating. Williams was a student at Animas High School. He was born in San Diego, Calif. and came to Elfrida in 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams; sisters, Linda, Donna Lou and Nancy; brother, Jimmy; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer V. Williams, Shawnee, Oklahoma and Mrs. Martha Babb of San Diego. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/11/1962.

WILLIAMS, Robert
Robert Williams, born 3/6/28. He joined the Navy August 1946 and retired from Michigan Bell and Mountain Bell Communications. Private services will be held in Michigan. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

WILLIAMS, Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd Williams, 86, died Monday October 3, 2005 in Tempe. He was born in Tempe on August 14, 1919, the youngest of seven children, to Josiah and Alice Kathryn (Holmsley) Williams. He graduated from Tempe High School and attended Arizona Teachers College (now Arizona State University) studying architectural drawing and engineering. Lloyd married Genevieve Adams, his soul mate, on September 25, 1940. He worked briefly for mining company in Globe, AZ and then as a draftsman. He then worked as a clerk for the Salt River Power Co. before being drafted into the service in World War II. After a medical discharge Lloyd began what was to be a long and successful career as a building contractor. He formed 'Williams & Wells' which eventually became 'Williams & Sons' and built homes, apartments, churches and office complexes. He served for several years on the Tempe Zoning Board and over saw the early development of Tempe. Lloyd was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served very faithfully for many years. He and Genevieve were sealed for time and all eternity in 1957. He is pre-deceased by one son Randy Gail and his beloved wife Genevieve who died June 28, 2005. He is survived by two sons Ted and Robert Lloyd of Tempe; a daughter Janny Cardwell of Tempe and a daughter Barbara Horrocks of Woodland Hills, Utah. He had 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grand-children. Lloyd was cherished by his family for his wisdom and guidance throughout their lives. He will be greatly missed. Services were held at the LDS 1st Ward, 1221 W. Howe St; Tempe. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. The Arizona Republic on 10/6/2005.

WILLIAMS, Roberta D.
Roberta "Bobbie" D. Williams, 50, Glendale, a registered nurse, died Nov. 11, 1988. She was born in Miami Beach. Survived by husband, James H.; two daughters; a son; mother and brother. Rosary Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird, Peoria. Mass at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla, Glendale. Contributions: Arizona Lung Association. Nov. 14, 1988.

WILLIAMS, Roy Arthur
Mesa - Roy Arthur Williams, 75, a retired insurance salesman and farmer, died Dec. 23, 1982, in Yuma. Mr. Williams was born in Safford. He lived in Mesa for several years before moving to Yuma. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from Maricopa County in 1941 and 1942. Mr. Williams was a graduate of mesa Union High School, was a high priest with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a member of the Yuma Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Lola; daughter, Shirley M. Riley; sons, Lawrence A., Roy A. and Oscar G.; a sister, two brothers; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were at the Mesa City Cemetery. 12/28/1982.

WILLIAMS, Ruth M.
Ruth M. Williams, 84, died Wed., Oct. 23, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. She had been a secretary and nurse in Atlanta before moving here 13 years ago. Daughters, Mrs. Shirley B. Snyder, Phoenix, and Mrs. Grace E. Bishof, Waldwick, N.J.; a son, Brewster F. Brown, Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Services and burial in San Diego. 10/25/1974.

WILLIAMS, Smith
24-Jan-60

WILLIAMS, Stella
Mesa - Mrs. Stella Curl Chandler Williams, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1974, in a local nursing home. She retired in 1961 after working 15 years as an accountant at Williams Air Force Base. Husband, Norris E.; a son, John A.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Anne Lincoln, and four grandchildren. Green Acres Memorial Chapel, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Private cremation. 10/27/1974.

WILLIAMS, Stella
10 Feb 1896 - 26 Oct 1974. Mrs. Stella Williams, 78, of Mesa, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1974, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Williams, 1701 W. Carmel Ave., was mistakenly run with the wrong story in Sunday's edition. Cremation was private. 10/28/1974.

WILLIAMS, William H.
Tucson -- Proper medical treatment for bronchial pneumonia would have saved the life of an American who was held in a Nogales, Mexico, jail, a Pima County pathologist said Thursday. Dr. Louis B. Hirsch, who watched the autopsy of William H. Williams last month said the death could have been treated. Williams, 28, was awaiting trial on drug charges and died in his cell January 23, 1976. Hirsch said he probably contracted pneumonia when he spent a cold night in an abandoned car outside the jail after an escape attempt. 13 Feb 1976

WILLIAMS, Wilma May
Wilma May Williams, 81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 11, 2004. Memorial services 10am Monday September 20, 2004 at Thomas Road Baptist Church, 5735 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

WILLIAMS, Wm., Jr.
Interment Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (funeral announcement only) 3/4/1970.

WILLIAMSON, Barbara May
Buckeye - Barbara May Williamson, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Husband, James; sons, Roy and Gilles; daughters, Mrs. Lois Morrow and Mrs. Phyllis Treon; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Buckeye Funeral Home. Burial in Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park. 10/27/1974.

WILLIAMSON, Constance
"Connie" Williamson, 35, 10/16/1982.

WILLIAMSON, Emma B.
Requiem high mass will be sung in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N. Third St., for Mrs. Emma B. Williamson, 84, who died yesterday at her home, 15 E. Tonto. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home Chapel, 330 N. Second Ave. Mrs. Williamson was an early settler in Skull Valley near Prescott. She was a native of Germany, but she had lived in Arizona 50 years, 30 of which were spent in the Phoenix area. The family ranch in this area was at the site of the present Sky Harbor Airport. Mrs. Williamson was the last of 12 sisters in the family. She is survived by three nieces and one nephew, all in California. 30 January 1960.

WILLIAMSON, Gideon B.
Mesa - Gideon B. Williamson, 83, of Mesa, a retired minister, died December 30, 1981, in his home. Mr. Williamson, a native of New Florence, Missouri, was a past president and general superintendent of Eastern Nazarene College in Massachusetts. He served as chaplain and professor at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1968 to 1980. Survivors include his wife, Audrey; children, Maylou Cook, Joseph and John; a sister and seven grandchildren. Services at Shumway's Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1982

WILLIAMSON, James Raymond
81, of Prescott, a former Christmas-tree farm manager, born in Ohio. He was a member of the Prescott Outings Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen Elizabeth; sons, Thomas Robert, Glenn James and Briah Hugh; sister, Dorothy Charlotte COLSON. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

WILLIAMSON, Kenneth Hill
Kenneth Hill Williamson, 87, of Sun City, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Fall River, Mass., and was an engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Wife, Ruth M.; son, Robert K.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services St. Joachim and St. Ann Church, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

WILLIMS, Clyde James
Clyde James Willims, 83, of Phoenix, died Aug. 3, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a mixer driver. Survivors include his daughter, Clydene Moore and Evelyn Thompson; sons, James and Charles; sisters, Bennie Zufelt and Nita Sarrick; brothers, Laurence and Burt; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. 4 Aug 1994.

WILLIS, Alice F.
Alice F. Willis, 89, Florence, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Services to be held at a later date. Simes Mortuaries Florence Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WILLIS, Edker, Sr.
Edker Willis, Sr., 65, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Mindon, Louisiana, and was a retired Army veteran. Survivors include his sons, Brandie Willis, Donte and Edker, Jr.; sisters, Mattie Pearl Taylor and Arlessie Brown; and brothers, Willie D., Roosevelt and Bannister. Services at Amos Metropolitan C.M.E. Church, 2804 E. Mobile Lane. 2/10/1994.

WILLIS, Eldon Oliver
Eldon Oliver Willis, 77, was born in Canada and moved to Mesa from Ogden, Utah, five years ago. Wife, Mildred; daughters, Betty DUNCOMBE and Janet JOHANSEN; son, Bryan; two sisters, Lydia ARNDT and Ruby WELCH; a brother, Harry; grandchildren. Interment Ogden, Utah. 12/4/1982.

WILLIS, Josie Clayton
34, was born in Nashville, Arkansas, and moved to Phoenix in 1951. Mother, Mrs. Willie B. BRANDON; sisters, Thelma BULLOCK and Dorothy WITHERSPOON; brother, George BRANDON. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/8/1967.

WILLIS, Preston Faye
Fort Thomas 79 25 August 1967

WILLIS, Sarah E.
Sarah E. Willis, 61, died Sunday, June 23, 1974, at St. Luke's Hospital. Husband, Charlie; son, Hilery; mother, Mrs. Julia Moten; one brother out of state; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at First Institutional Baptist Church. Burial in Smithville, Texas. 6/25/1974.

WILLKETT, Ollie Lucille
Ollie Lucille Willkett, 84, of Globe died Aug. 19, 2004, in Globe. Services: 10 a. m. today at River of Life Church, 5667 E. Golden Hill Road, Central Heights. Miles Funeral Services Globe handled arrangements. (928) 425-5759. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WILLMAN, John E.
John E. Willman, 73, (also listed as "WILLIAMS") who owned and operated Sun Togs here for 16 years, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, of cancer. He moved here in 1946 from Detroit. Wife, Catherine; children, Catherine Lambert and John, Jr.; two sisters; eight grandchildren. Services in Houston. 1/14/1976. C-3.

WILLOUGHBY, Elsie Mae Baine
Elsie Mae Baine Willoughby, 75, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in La Grange, Georgia, and was a homemaker and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include her husband, Charles W.; daughters, Martha HAWTHORNE and Julia WALLACE; son, Charles W., Jr.; brother, Donald V. Tate; seven grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16-17/1994.

WILLOUGHBY, Emma
Tempe - Graveside services for Emma Laura Willoughby, 94, who died Nov. 1, 1979, en route to a Phoenix hospital, were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mrs. Willoughby moved here in 1972 from Missouri. She is survived by her son, Norman A. and 10 grandchildren. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

WILLOUGHBY, Harold S.
17 May 1897 - Oct 1980

WILLOUGHBY, Marguerite L.
Marguerite L. Willoughby, 64, died Aug. 2, 1967, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Willoughby, 4128 W. Virginia, was born in Akron, Ohi, and came here 17 years ago Survived by husband, Glen; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald GIVIER, Mrs. William WADDINGTON, Mrs. Suzanne BARNETTE, all of Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hutchinson, Shiprock, NM, Mrs. Raymond Neill, Akron, OH; and six grandchildren. Services were in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 6300 W. Camelback. Burial in Sunland Memorial Park. Published Aug. 2, 1967.

WILLPRECHT, Edith Florence
Edith Florence Willprecht, 70, Mesa, died 2-Sep-04. Visitation 5-8 pm, Wednesday, September 8, 2004, Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr. Service 5:30 PM, Thursday, September 9, 2004, 1st United Methodist Church, 15 E. 1st Avenue, Mesa. In lieu of Flowers please make contributions to the Church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

WILMARTH, Debra Ruth
Debra Ruth Wilmarth, 51, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends on August 25, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 3, 1953 at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, moved to Mesa when she was 10 years old and graduated from Westwood High in 1971. Ruth was a loving mother, devoted wife, adoring daughter, and loyal friend. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her mother, Mary Francis Shindledecker of Mesa; her father, John Burton Shindledecker and his wife Nicki of Boise, ID; her husband of 24 years, Bob Wilmarth; three children, Clinton Russell Jarrett, Kristine Elizabeth Gladden, and Johnathan Robert Wilmarth; two grandchildren, Ryler and Sera; a brother, John Cort Shindledecker, all from Mesa; and her step-brother and sister, Mike and Nancy of Boise, ID. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Word Of Grace Church, 655 E. University in Mesa, AZ. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Ruth's name to The American Cancer Society, (please specify breast cancer research), by phone at 1-800-227-2345, or by mail at 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Burnker's University Chapel handled the arrangements. 480-830-4105. Submitted on (08/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WILMOTH, Nellie D.
Scottsdale 79 Born in Baron, Wisconsin daughters, Betty WILKES, Ann AUSTIN, Mary COLBERT; son, John B.; sisters, Geneva WILKES and Edna VONDRACEK Greenwood Cemetery 31 August 1967

WILSON, Alice Katherine
9 May 1911 - 28 December 1982 Tempe - Alice Katherine Harding Wilson, 71, a former registered nurse, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Wilson, of 2401 W. Southern, was born in Roanoke, Virginia, and moved to Arizona four years ago from Cos Cob, Connecticut. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star and played the organ for seven organizations. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. W. R. Little; and brother, Forrest A. Harding. Services were in Roanoke, Virginia. Tempe Mortuary made local arrangements. 12/30/1982.

WILSON, Alma Catherine
Alma Catherine Wilson, 64, of Prescott, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Valley, Nebraska, and was a baker. Husband, Art; daughter, Cynthia Wick; sons, Charlie Wayne and David Arthur; mother, Freda Durkee; sisters, Myrna Wegner and Dorothy Tollison; brother, William Durkee; nine grandchildren. Services First Assembly of God Church, Yuma. Feb. 1, 1994.

WILSON, Archie Leverne
Archie Laverne Wilson, 76, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, a farmer and winter visitor to Mesa, died Dec. 20, 1987, at Valley Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Spicer, Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; stepsons, Bruce and The Rev. Steven OLSON; a sister; one brother and four grandchildren. Services at Imperial Park Club House, 2600 E. Allred Ave. Tempe Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

WILSON, Arthur
Peoria -- Arthur Wilson, 79, of 11411 N. 91st Ave., died Thursday, January 8, 1976, in Boswell Hospital. He retired after 40 years with the National Police Traffic Safety Institute and had introduced and promoted driver training and traffic safety programs nationwide in high schools and was a member of a number of state and national law enforcement associations. He was a World War I veteran and charter member of the Elks Club in Dalhart, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Edith; stepchildren, Elizabeth Parrish, Norma Thompson, David, Glenn, Charles and Ernest Wallace, Jr.; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Interment Sunland Memorial Park Cemetery. 1/10/1976. B-6.

WILSON, Beulah C.
30 Sep 1892 - 26 Jan 1980 Beulah C. Wilson, 82, widow of Ray W. Wilson, former Phoenix city manager, died Jan. 26, 1980, in St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Wilson came to Phoenix 30 years ago from Kansas City, MO. She served as a sergeant in the Women's Army Corps and earned three decorations for distinguished service during World War II. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, PEO Sisterhood and Encanto Golf Association. Her husband, who died in 1976, was the firt city manager appointed under the charter reform movement. His 11 years was the longest term in Phoenix history. Survivors include her children, Virginia Wren and Robert Wilson; and two sisters. 1/29/1980.

WILSON, Byron F.
Byron F. Wilson, 67, a plumber, died Wed., May 10, 1967. He retired in 1955 and moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Indianapolis. He was born in Elwood, Indiana, and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Homer Griffin of Phoenix; a son, Byron F. Wilson, Jr., of Indianapolis; 8 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment Greenwood. 5/12/1967.

WILSON, Charles
14 February 1894 - November 1982 Graveside services for Charles Wilson, 97, of 1654 W. Hazelwood, were Wednesday, November 17, 1982, at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, who moved to Arizona in 1970 from Illinois, was a foundry worker. He was a member of Valley View Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Aerie; a son, Oliver Singleton; and a grandson. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

WILSON, Clara E.
101, moved here in 1901 from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Niece, Mrs. Della MILLER of Scottsdale; other nieces and nephews out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/9/1967.

WILSON, Dianna May Romona
Dianna May Romona Wilson, 45, of Phoenix, died Aug. 16, 1994. She was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and was a cook. Son, James; parents, Donna and Norman Maki; one sister; one brother. 8/24/1994.

WILSON, Dorothy
28 May 1910 - 25 Mar 1980 Dorothy Wilson, 69, who had been a clerk for Phoenix General Hospital, died March 25, 1980. Mrs. Wilson moved here in 1969 from California and is survived by her daugher, Gloria Knapp; a brother and two sisters. 3/29/1980.

WILSON, Edith
Sun City - Edith Wilson, survived by husband, David; son, David, Jr., of Fairfield, Ohio. Committal services in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N. Y. 10/15/1980.

WILSON, Elizabeth Wood
4 Oct 1897 - 1 Jan 1970. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood Wilson, 74, who moved here two years ago from Gary, Indiana, and had been a winter visitor since 1960, died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970. She was a native of Oklahoma and member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clinton, Indiana. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert CHERRY of Phoenix, and two grandchildren. Burial in Gary, Indiana. Published 1/3/1970.

WILSON, Ernest J.
Ernest J. Wilson, 61, 3520 W. San Miguel, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1976, in Maricopa County Hospital. He came here in 1928 and worked for produce and packing firms. Survived by children, Sandy Webb, Debbie and Billy Bob Wilson; a sister; a grandchild. Services were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. 1/10/1976. B-6.

WILSON, Florence Ann
Florence Ann Wilson, 85, died on September 3rd, after a full roller coaster ride life. She and her husband Harry raised three sons, Wayne, Jim and Joe in Arizona after moving to Phoenix in 1957. Florence, along with a group of mothers of severely handicapped young adults, helped change the attitude and atmosphere surrounding the handicapped in the Phoenix area. Florence and the whole family will be eternally grateful for the loving, caring family at Gompers Center in Phoenix and all of her friends at St. Thomas Parish. Her daughters-in-law, Judy and Joey, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren will have many wonderful memories of Grandma and Grandpa Wilson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 7th, from 6:00-8:00 P. M., with Rosary at 7:00 P. M., at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A. M. Wednesday, September 8th, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 East Campbell Ave. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to Gompers Center, 6601 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

WILSON, Francis Daniel
Francis Daniel "Doc" Wilson, D. P. M., 83, passed away September 12, 2004. He was a retired Podiatrist having practiced in California. He was born June 27, 1921 in New Brighton, PA the youngest of 5 children. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. He graduated from Rochester H. S., Rochester, PA. He served during WW II in the Army Medical Corp in both the states and in Europe. Upon return, he entered Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, earning his medical degree in 1950. Dr. Wilson did his residency at the California Podiatric Hospital in San Francisco and completed his pre-ceptership, DPM in Inglewood, CA. He began his first practice in Richmond, CA in 1952. In 1989 he married Naomi Angell in St. Johns Catholic Church in El Cerrito, CA. Upon retirement the Wilsons moved to Arizona residing in Westbrook Village in Peoria and later Sun City. He is survived by his wife Naomi; 3 children from a previous marriage, Kathy Wilson Doak of CA, David Wilson of CA, James Wilson (Sherrie) of AZ. Grandsons Nicholas Ahlstrom, Daniel & Michael Wilson. Great granddaughter Nicki Ahlstrom. Stepson Brian Angell of CO; step-daughter Claire Angell Swanger of CA. 2 step-granddaughters; 4 step-grandsons and 1 step great granddaughter. Dr. Wilson was a loving father and grandfather, a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, a 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a Rotarian. Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 P. M., Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Ln., Sun City, AZ. Entombment of ashes will take place at a later date in Mountain View Mausoleum, Oakland, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sun Health Hospice, 12740 N. Plaza Del Rio Blvd., Peoria, AZ 85381. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

WILSON, Francis Daniel
Francis Daniel "Doc" Wilson, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, died Sunday, September 12, 2004, in Peoria, Arizona. He and his wife, Naomi, were from California and he was a podiatrist. He served in the Army. Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 P. M. Thursday in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Lane in Sun City. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/15/2004.

WILSON, Gary Neil
Services for Gary Neil Wilson, 17, a graduate of Cortez High School and a cement laborer, were in Memory Chapel, A. L. Moore and Sons. Wilson, 2501 W. Elm, died Friday, April 28, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He is survived by his father, U. E. Wilson; mother, Sue C. Wilson; three sisters, Judith Lawrence and Jacque Wilson, Phoenix, and Janet Knodel of Salem, Oregon; and four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wilson, Phoenix and Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Coley, Scottsdale. Interment Memory Lawn. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WILSON, Gertrude PHELPS. 10/28/1982.
28 July 1895 - 23 October 1982. Gertrude Phelps Wilson, 87, a native of Mesa, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982, in Brigham City, Utah. Services for Mrs. Wilson were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She graduated from Tempe Normal School (now Arizona State University) with a degree in education. Survivors include her son, Charles; a daughter, Betty Mae Reed; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. 10/29/1982.

WILSON, Glenwood M.
Glenwood M. Wilson of Phoenix, Arizona, quietly passed away Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2004 at the age of 76. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children of Elwood and Pauline Wilson. He obtained his BA in political science from OU, and his MPA from Wayne State University in Michigan. He made one of his best decisions when he married Margaret E. Wilson in 1952. Glenwood retired in 1990 after a 37-year career in public administration. He spent four years as city manager of Chandler, Arizona, and five years as city manager of Corona, California, but considered the high points in his career to be his work in the City of Phoenix. As Urban Service Manager, he developed Public Housing into a departmental operation, developed Phoenix's first federally funded Urban Renewal Project, the Neighborhood Development Project, and initiated other social service operations through the LEAP Department and its successor, the Human Resource Department. One of his proudest achievements was in 1980 when the US. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded him a fellowship to attend a summer program at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He oversaw the work of Phoenix's Substance Abuse Commission and its Excellence in Education Commission, and served on the Urban Consortium Taskforce on Community and Economic Development. He was a member of various professional organizations, including the Arizona City/County Management Association, which he twice served as president. As important to him as his career, was his faith and work in his church and his time with his family. He was one of the founding members of Shadow Rock United Church of Christ of Phoenix, in which he served one term as president of the congregation. He also spear-headed the development of the Festival Garden at Shadow Rock where he will be laid to rest. Glenwood is survived by his wife, Margaret, his children, Cynthia Y. Wilson of Gilbert, AZ, Dr. Glen Y. Wilson (Takako) of Mansfield Center, Conn., and his beloved grandchildren, Daniel and Christopher. Service will be held at 1 pm, Thursday, September 16, at Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, 12861 North 8th Avenue (just south of Thunderbird), Phoenix. The family requests any contributions be donated to Shadow Rock's Stepping Stone Educational program. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

WILSON, Grace
78, a 48-year resident of Arizona, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Mrs. Wilson, 3425 W. Altadena, is survived by her children, Audine Sirrine, Letha Evans, Patsy Dube, Arlene Booth, Ann Dahnke and Leo Davis; a brother; a sister; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

WILSON, Harold Kyser
Harold Kyser Wilson, 92, of Phoenix, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Washingtonville, Ohio, and was a retired civil service supervisor and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Verna; daughter, Nancy Lough; sons, Kyser Harold and Bruce; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. 19 May 1994.

WILSON, Henry Eugene
Henry Eugene WILSON, 72, of Sun City West, a secret agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was born in Urichsville, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne; daughters, Jennifer LaCROIX and Elaine. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

WILSON, Herbert Louis
Herbert Louis Wilson, 59, of Mesa, a truck driver for Continental Transport, died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Chicago and served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; five daughters; his mother; and 11 grandchildren. No services. Melcher Mortuary, Mission Chapel. The Arizona Republic, Nov. 17, 1988.

WILSON, John
John Wilson, 79, of Phoenix, a retired forklift operator for A. J. Bayless Grocery Store, was born in Athens, Louisiana, and died June 14, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Odessa; son, Alton, and two grandchildren. Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. 6/18/1994.

WILSON, LeRoy Cecil
Sun City - LeRoy Cecil Wilson, 69, died Thursday, March 31, 1977. He moved here in 1960 from Gardiner, Montana, where he operated a motel. Member of the Methodist Church, Shrine, Eagles and Elks. Wife, Agnes; children, Ann Lennon, Delbert; six grandchildren; a brother and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WILSON, Marjorie B.
Marjorie B. Wilson, 75, of Mesa, died Thursday, March 31, 1977. She was honored in February for her 16 years as a volunteer for the Foundation for Blind Children and the Resource Teachers of Scottsdale. Moved here in 1960 from Denver and was associated with Unitarian Universalist Church of Phoenix. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WILSON, Mary Carmon
Mary Carmon Wilson, 56, director of nurses since 1957 for the Maricopa County Health Department, died of cancer August 29, 1967, in her home, 140 W. Elwood. In 1953 Miss Wilson was given Maricopa County's employ honor award by the Board of Supervisors for outstanding service. She joined the department in 1948 as a staff nurse and became supervising nurse in 1951. Miss Wilson was a member of the health advisory board of the Phoenix Community Council, a consultant for the Visiting Nurse Service, member of American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing, American Public Health Association and Temple Beth Israel. She was graduated from the school of nursing at Henrotin Hospital in Chicago, got her degree in public health nursing at Loyola University in Chicago and received her masters in public health at the University of Michigan. Miss Wilson, a native of Morris, Illinois, is survived by her mother, Mrs. Marletta Wilson of Phoenix. Cremation has taken place, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary announced. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 30, 1967.

WILSON, Michael Jamal
infant son of Linda and S. L. Wilson, of Phoenix, died Oct. 18, 1994. Survivors include his brothers, Datron and Marcus Tyrone. 11/1/1994.

WILSON, Paula M.
Mrs. Paula M. Wilson, 67, a retired seamstress, died Thursday, July 4, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Virgil; children, C. Anderson; Mrs. Linda Reed and Mrs. Betty Buchheit; a sister out of state and five grandchildren. Sunnyslope Sunnyside Mortuary. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park Cemetery. 7/7/1974.

WILSON, Samuel Louis
Samuel Louis Wilson, 50, a maintenance technician for the Phoenix Water Department for seven years, died Nov. 22, 1982, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wilson, of 3411 E. Poinsettia, was a native of Topeka, Kansas, and moved to Arizona from Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons, Kevin, Richard and Douglas; mother, Ethel Wilson; five sisters and three brothers. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 11/25/1982.

WILSON, Sarah Eloise Lashley
Mesa - Sarah Eloise Lashley Wilson, 63, died Mon., Dec. 14, 1970, en route to Doctors Hospital in Phoenix. Mrs. Wilson came to the Valley in 1964 from Morgantown, W.VA. She was born in Maryland. She had no known survivors. Services and burial were in Morgantown. Tues., 12/15/1970.

WILSON, Zelmer C.
21 May 1911 - 23 Oct 1979 Tempe - Zelmer C. Wilson, 68, died Oct. 23, 1979. His service in the Army from 1932 to 1959 included World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Wilson moved here from Killeen, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Lela Evelyn; children, Joan Rice, Joyce Basham, Zelmer, Jr., John and James Vaughn; father, Clarence Wilson; three sisters; 12 grandchildren. Tempe Mortuary. Services were in Charleston, Arkansas. 24 Oct 1979

WIMMER, Percy
Mesa - Services for Percy W. Wimmer, 72, who died Dec. 16, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital, will be Monday at Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Wimmer, a retired machinist, moved to Arizona from West Virginia 17 years ago. He was a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a sports columnist with the Herald Dispatch in Huntington in the 1950s. He also taught bowling to the physically handicapped. He was a member of the Apache Junction 2nd Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Anga; son, Raymond; step-children, Barbara Winquist, Phillis Parker, Paul and Carl Anderson; a sister; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

WINDOLF, John P.
John P. Wildolf, 65, 1517 E. Brill, a 10-year resident of Phoenix, died Aug. 7, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Windolf retired in 1964 from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. He was born in New York City and moved here in 1957. Survivors include his wife, Marie T.; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Cunning of Phoenix; three sisters, Mrs. Eric Lane of Phoenix and two living out of state; two brothers out of state; and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Aug. 8, 1967.

WINESBURG, Frank P.
21 September 1887 - 10 February 1976 Services for Frank P. Winesburg, 88, who died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1976, in John C. Lincoln Hospital, were in Gospel Echoes Chapel, 5201 N. 27th Ave. Northwest Mortuary handled arrangements. Mr. Winesburg, 5111 N. 7th St., retired here in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Leota; a daughter, Mrs. Robert E. Landfair; a sister; two granddaughters and two great-grandsons. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

WINFREY, George A.
George A. Winfrey, 59, an apartment building custodian, deid Fri., Mar. 6, 1970, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. He was born in Atlanta and came to Phoenix 10 years ago from Indianapolis. Wife, Maxine; one brother, William R.; sister, Tressie JONES; stepfather, John T. EVANS, all of Phoenix. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 3/9/1970.

WINGER, Margaret
Survived by a Grand Niece, Pat WAGNER of California and a cousin, Helen CURLEY of California. Services Wednesday Memory Lawn Mortuary. Funeral announcement only in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

WINGFIELD, Howard B.
Camp Verde - Howard B. Wingfield, 70, died Wed., July 3, 1974, in Marcus Lawrence Hospital, Cottonwood. He was born in Camp Verde and managed the Wingfield Commercial Co. store, which was founded by his grandfather in 1911. The store was an outgrowth of the old Fort Verde sutler's store, a privately operated post exchange for the army cavalry troops stationed here during the Indian wars. Mr. Wingfield was a prominent Arizona merchant and collector of Indian artifacts. Wife, Gertrude; a son, Robert, a Tucson policeman; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Monroe, Mrs. Georgia Ann Kilby and Mrs. Mary Jane Dickinson, all of Camp Verde; a brother, Richard, of Phoenix; four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Leith, Mrs. Margaret Hallett and Mrs. Vera Sturges, all of Camp Verde and one out of state; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ruffner Funeral Home, Prescott. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. 7/5/1974.

WINGFIELD, Merle L.
4 May 1884 - 22 Sep 1967. Merle L. Wingfield died Fri., Sept. 22, 1967, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was born in Lincoln, NM and came to Phoenix in 1962 from Central, NM. He was a night watchman for the Maricopa County Hwy Department 10 years before he retired in 1957. Survivors include two sons, Vernon and Ike BENTLEY of Erie, PA; two daughters, Mrs. Edna MATNEY of Phoenix and Mrs. Ora THOMAS of Tempe; a sister, Mrs. Doris GRAY of Globe; and 16 grandchildren. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/25/1967.

WINGFIELD, Phillip
Phillip Edward Wingfield, 42, died Wed., July 17, 1974. He was owner of Phil Wingfield Trucking Co. and a member of the Western Saddle Club in Phoenix. Wife, Joanne; children, Mitchell, Phillip, Gregory and Mrs. Karen Thornton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude P. Wingfield; brothers, Jack, Claude, Jr., John H., Jerry, Gary, and Patrick; and sisters, Mrs. DeVar Brown and Mrs. Ken Leroy. Mass in the Church of St. Joseph. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery at his native Camp Verde. 7/19/1974.

WININGER, Bobbie Don
Services for Bobbie Don Wininger, 46, a truck driver and member of Teamsters Local 104, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mr. Wininger, 5301 W. Roanoke, who served in the Coast Guard during the Korean conflict, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital of a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Beva; daughters, Mary Lee, Barbara Jean, Cathy Ann and Lori Gaye; mother, Mary Wininger; and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WINKLE, Eva Wasem
Sun City West - Eva Wasem Winkle, 74, died of cancer Oct. 3, 1979, in a hospital at Zion, Illinois. Mrs. Winkle 19602 132nd Dr., retired as a high school teacher at Arlington Heights, IL, and moved to Sun City in 1970. She had taught evening classes at Glendale Community College and directed the choir at First Baptist Church eight years. Survivors include herhusband, Perry; children, Pansy J. Brown and Dr. G. Leighton Wasem; a brother; and seven grandchildren. Services were in First Baptist Church of Sun City. Oct. 10, 1979.

WINN, Ora H.
Services today in the Arizona Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Greenwood. Henry T. FORMAN, Director. announcement only 12 January 1960.

WINN, Sheila Ann
Sheila Ann Winn, 23, of Casa Blanca, died May 13, 1994. She was born in Sacaton and was a college student. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Gonzales and sister, Sandra. Visitation Sylvester Joaquin residence. 19 May 1994.

WINNE, Hazel Dunbar
Hazel Dunbar Winne, 102, died Monday, Sept. 6. Hazel Dunbar, born March 5, 1902 in Chicago, married Robert Winne and they raised their family in Elmhurst, Il. They moved to Phoenix in 1970. Robert died in 1990. Hazel enjoyed about 11 years in Glencroft Retirement Village in Glendale, AZ. After her 100th birthday she moved to Danville, VT to make her home with daughter Grace and Robert Hallas. She also leaves other children - Rev. Robert and Doris Winne of Wauchula, FL, Dr. Wendell and Betty Obetz of Rochester, MN, and Rev. James and Hazel Clark of Sebring, Fl., plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hazel lived and died in peace, because of her faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior. The funeral will be at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale at 10 a. m. Friday. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

WINSCHEL, Mary
Mass for Mary Jane Winschel, 57, was in Sts. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 North 27th Avenue, where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality. Mrs. Winschel, 2838 W. Claremont, died Oct. 24, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. She moved here in 1963 from Pennsylvania and was a past president of the Concho Women's Club. Surviving are her husband, Francis; sons, Jim, Donald, Tim and Gary; three grandchildren and two sisters. The Arizona Republic Friday, October 26, 1979, p. C11.

WINSLOW, Thelma Esther
Thelma Esther Ward Winslow, Born October 28, 1912, in Long Beach, Calif. Deceased, September 5, 2004. She was brought with her two older brothers to Casa Grande, AZ in January, 1913 when her parents, Homer and Minnie Ward came to claim homestead rights in the new State of Arizona. Moving into the town a year later, she and her 5 brothers attended Casa Grande schools where Thelma became Valedictorian of her high school class of 1930. She worked for the Casa Grande Dispatch while attending high school and upon graduation was employed by the Arizona Edison Company. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Casa Grande, she served as Sunday School teacher, choir member and church pianist. She married the late Fred D. Winslow in 1933 and moved to Phoenix where she became active in the Historic First Presbyterian Church, holding several offices in the Women's Association, a 50 year member of the Chancel Choir, a bell ringer and soloist, member of a women's trio and for 25 years served as receptionist, secretary, financial secretary, pastor's secretary and for the last 15 years, before retirement in 1978, as Administrative Assistant to the Pastors. After one month of retirement she acted as secretary at the Phoenix office of the Synod of the Southwest for 5 years. Thelma was an early member of the Phoenix Women's Club choral group; volunteer worker at Community Information and Referral Service as well as pianist for Handicappers Outreach for Christ. Survivors include her daughter Barbara (Dr. Matthew) Levario and son, Paul D. Winslow, 6 grandchildren, Mark (Cynthia) Levario, Craig (Sharon) Levario, Andrea (Dimitrios Douros) Levario, Tiffany (Steven) Tokos, Jennifer (Bill) Sheridan, and Kirk (Emily) Winslow; 11 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother Warren (Louise) Ward of California and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Historic First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe, on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 2:00p. m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Historic First Church, 402 W. Monroe, Phoenix, 85003, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/8/2004 - 9/10/2004.

WINSOR, Howard
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WINSTON, Minnie
13 May 1898 - 24 Mar 1980 Graveside services for Minnie Winston, 81, were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden. Mrs. Winston died March 24, 1980. Survived by her husband, Henry; son, Martin; three grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary. 3/26/1980.

WINTER, Bessie
28 January 1895 - 14 July 1974. Services and burial for Bessie Winter, 75, were in Chicago, Sinai Mortuary announced. Mrs. Winter of 3020 N. 36th St., died Monday, July 14, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Sol; daughters, Mrs. Pauline Borden and Mrs. Rita Androw; a sister; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Published Thursday, July 18, 1974.

WINTER, Edward
Scottsdale - Edward H. Winter, 79, a retired banking tax accountant from Pittsburgh, died Jan. 24, 1980, in his home. Mr. Winter moved here in 1972. He was a veteran of Wolrd War II and executive officer of 9537th Air Reserve Squadron and retired as lieutenant colonel. He was a member of Scottsdale Hiram Club, Boy Scouts of American for 60 years and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He also was a Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Anna; and a brother, Roy. 1/28/1980.

WINTER, Glendon T.
Services for Glendon T. Winter, 62, a farmer who moved to Arizona in 1956 from Minnesota, were in Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Winter, 2726 W. Colter, died Thursday, April 27, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lu Rene; two daughters, Marilyn Hill, California, and Betty Lou Poorman, Phoenix; a son, Robert A., Texas; a sister, Ruth Barron, Arizona City; and 12 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WINTERS, Mary Louise
Mary Louise Winters, 77, of Phoenix, died July 31, 1994. She was born in San Antonio and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Herzog; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were in San Antonio. 4 August 1994.

WINTERSTEEN, Katherine E.
Mrs. Katherine E. Wintersteen, 84, died Friday, March 6, 1970, in a local rest home. She was born in Superior, Nebraska, and came to Phoenix in 1960 from Omaha. Survivors include a brother, Cecil R. PENCE, of Phoenix and two brothers and a sister out of state. Burial in Omaha. 3/8/1970.

WINTON, George Philip
George Philip Winton, 64, of Casa Grande, a retired equipment operator, died June 27, 1998. He was born in Spokane, Washington, and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Vivian; daughters, Mollie FORD, Bobbie BATES, Traci RINER, Jennie BAILEY and Carol; son, George Jr.; sister, Marylou CHANCE; and seven grandchildren. No services are planned. Cole and Maud Mortuary, Casa Grande. The Arizona Republic 6/29/1998

WINTON, Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland Winton, 82, was born in Hillsboro, Tennessee, and died Sun., July 30, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Winton moved to Arizona 42 years ago from Moberly, MO, and owned and operated the G.C. Winton Construction Co. from 1925 to 1964 when he retired. He served three terms as trustee of Montezuma Masonic Lodge No. 35 and was voted a life member of that organization in 1959. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae; a son, Ralph, of Phoenix; daughter, Mrs. Irene MANN of Richmond, CA; a brother, Elmer Winton of Memphis, TN; five grandchildren and 14 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park 1 August 1967

WIRPEL, George I.
Sun City - George I. Wirpel, 91, who was born in Latvia, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in his home at 11043 Cumberland Drive. He came to the United States in 1888 and retired to Sun City from Chicago in 1969. He managed a garment factory, owned a clothing manufacturing business in Cleveland, and worked as an insurance agent in Chicago. Wife, Sarah; son, Sander W.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services were in Chicago. Private cremation. 10/26/1974.

WIRTZ, Alma
Alma A. Wirtz, 90, of 1711 W. State, who had been a florist, died December 31, 1981, in Maricopa County General Hospital. Mr. Mitchell was born in Gainesville, Florida, and came to Phoenix two years ago. Survivors include his wife, Janie, and sons, Ruben and Dimitrius. Graveside services at Maricopa County Cemetery, 48th Street and Broadway. Funeral announcement: Services at Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Interment Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

WIRTZ, Myrtle K. Miller
Myrtle K. Wirtz, 81, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, formerly of Sun City and a retired Del Webb Realty agent, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Remund; sons, Jack and Gary Miller; sister, Lois Rothe; brother, Henry Kollen; and eight grandchildren. Services Thursday Church at Litchfield Park, Litchfield Park. Lundberg Mortuary. Golden Door Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

WISE, Fredrick A.
22 Nov 1894 - 28 Mar 1980 Survived by wife, Catherine, of Youngtown; and daughters, Mildred McFall of Ridgeway, Missouri, and Gladys Franklin of Redding, CA. Menke Funeral Home, Sun City. 3/31/1980.

WISE, Leslie M.
Leslie M. Wise, 69, of Sun City, died May 17, 1994. He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, and was a grocery store owner and World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Patricia; daughter, Robin Lindahl; sons, Patrick, Michael and Gregory; brothers, Donald and Theodore; and nine grandchildren. Glendale Church of the Nazarene. Sunland Mortuary. 20 May 1994.

WISE, Patricia D.
Patricia D. Wise, 35, a teacher the past eight years in Mesa public school, died Monday, July 15, 1974. She graduated from Arizona State University and received an education specialist degree from ASU. She was a member of Tri Delta sorority and Unitarian Universalist Church. Husband, Stephen; children, Sharon and Bradley; her mother, Mrs. Katherine Miller; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Bawden. Green Acres Chapel, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Private cremation. 7/20/1974.

WISELUS, Claudia Lee
Claudia Lee Wiselus, 52, born November 14, 1951, passed away September 1, 2004. Beloved daughter of Howard and Patricia Ruby, and sister to Paul and his wife Jennifer Ruby. She is survived by 2 adoring sons, Justin Wise-lus of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Joshua Wise-lus of Flagstaff, Arizona, 2 nieces, Taylor and Madison Ruby, 3 aunts and numerous cousins. Claudia received her L. P. N. license 25 years ago. She suspended her nursing career to raise a family. After moving back to Phoenix from Flagstaff she was employed by a Cellular Phone Company for 10 years. She decided to renew her L. P. N. license and returned to school in 2002. Her beautiful smile and gentle touch were greatly appreciated by her nursing home patients. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation 1920 E. Cambridge, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85006. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

WISEMAN, Elbert Leo, "Al"
20 June 1909 - 3 Oct 1980 Glendale - Elbert L. Wiseman, 71, who had been a machinist for a tractor company before retiring here in 1968 from Iowa, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. He was awarded the Bronze Star while serving with the Army in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; children, Alberta Sawyers, Betty Landcaster, John, Eldon and Alvin; stepchildren, Sue Brown, Walter, Jim and Norman Zahn, Frank, Sonny and Howard Peterson; 23 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1980.

WISEMAN, Fred P.
Casa Grande -- Services for Fred P. Wiseman, 82, who died Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967, as a result of injuries suffered when he was struck by a train, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Casa Grande Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain View Cemetery by the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Wiseman was born in Manning, Iowa, and came to Arizona 31 years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and a Mason. Survivors include two sons, Roland of Mesa and Wayne of Coolidge; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic August 15, 1967.

WISEMAN, Leona E.
79, a native of Ohio, moved here in 1962. Son, William MAKIN of Phoenix; daughters, Frances BURNER of Tempe, Kathryn HAWKER of Dayton, Ohio, and Alice SCHAEFFER of California; two brothers in Ohio. 9/2/1967.

WISNIEWSKI, Steve
Steve Wisniewski, 68, a past commander of Disabled American Veterans Posts in Glendale and Phoenix, died Wed., May 3, 1967, in Phoenix VA Hospital. He was a retired butcher who came here in 1958 from his native Chicago. He also was a senior vice commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8015 and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include three sons, Steve., Jr. and Daniel Wisniewski both of Phoenix; and John Reak of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Andrews and Mrs. Evelyn Domme, both of Chicago; a sister out of state; and 12 grandchildren. Services and burial in Chicago. 5/5/1967.

WISSLER, Herbert Russell
Herbert Russell Wissler, 76, of Mesa, died June 17, 1994. He was born in Detroit and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia A. Greer; sons, Richard H. and Robert E.; sisters, Francis L. Rhodes and Irene M. Meschke; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa. 6/18/1994.

WISSLER, Lela Mae
Lela Mae Wissler, 68, of Sun Lakes, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Brayton, Iowa, and was a homemaker. Husband, Malcolm; daughter, Janet Ann Gruber; son, Clyde Eugene; sister, Vera Sasse; four grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary, Chandler. Services were in Iowa. 2/5/1994.

WIST, Burton Eugene
Burton Eugene Wist was born on September 9, 1922 to Lawrence and Ann Wist in Webster, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Johns Lutheran Church in Webster. He spent his childhood years there and graduated from Webster High School. While attending school, Burton worked along side his father at Wist Produce Company. On September 22, 1942 he entered into the United States Navy where he proudly served his country for almost four years, being honorably discharged as an Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class USNR on March 2, 1946. Upon his return to Webster, from the service, he opened and was co-owner of Wist Refrigerated Lockers and Webster Bottling Company. In 1958 Burton moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he became a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He acquired SEC, Insurance and Real Estate Licenses along with a new home for himself and his parents. In 1963 he opened Wist Realty and continued on in real estate with Tom Fannin Realty until he retired in 1972. Burton became a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Phoenix, AZ in 1981 and continued on with his membership there until his passing. Burton was a member of The Sons Of Norway and the American Legion in Webster, South Dakota. He enjoyed music, sailing, camping, world travel and spending time with his family and friends. Burton passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Phoenix, AZ at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 23 days. Survivors include his cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert. There will be a funeral service on Friday, September 10, at 10:00 A. M., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

WIST, Burton Eugene
Burton Eugene Wist, 81 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 1, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Funeral Service to be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 10 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix, AZ. Contributions to the American Cancer Society 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

WIST, Burton Eugene
Burton Eugene Wist, 81, of Phoenix died Sept. 1, 2004, in Phoenix. Services: 10 a. m. Friday at Price of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix. Messinger Indian School Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 994-1789. Submitted on (09/08/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WITHEROW, Emma Agnes
Emma Agnes Witherow, 90, a 59-year resident of Arizona, died at Gallup, New Mexico. She was born in New Washington, Pennsylvania and moved to Flagstaff in 1903 and to Superior in 1927 with her husband, the late John Ira Witherow. Daughters, Mrs. Lucille McDaniel of Superior and Mrs. Gertrude Herrington of Atlanta, Georgia. Rex Rogers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officiate. Private cremation. Burial of ashes in Fairview Cemetery, Superior. Published in the Arizona Republic June 12, 1962.

WITHERS, Adell
(funeral announcement only) Private services were arranged by Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway at Cave Creek Road. Sunday, April 16, 1978.

WITT, Amanda
Services for Mrs. Amanda Witt, 89, who died Tuesday in a Phoenix hospital, will be in the First Assembly of God Church, 11th Street and Garfield. Mrs. Witt, who lived at 810 N. Fourth St., came to Arizona in 1929. She had been a nurse. A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Witt had no known survivors. 28 January 1960.

WITT, Susan Catherine
Susan Catherine Witt, 67, of Phoenix, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Abington, Virginia, and was a waitress. Daughter, Elizabeth Ann; son, Bill; sister, Iris Beckman; and brothers, Wayne and Morgan Lilly. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Tucker Funeral Home. 2/5/1994.

WITTE, Melva P.
57, moved here five years ago. She was born in Bowen, Kentucky. Burial in Rockford, Illinois. Son, Gene WHITNEY of Phoenix survives. 9/9/1967.

WITTIG, Mary (Etta)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary (Etta) Wittig, 64, who died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1960, in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be tomorrow in Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The Rev. Leonard L. Patterson of Orangewood Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Wittig, a native of Iowa, came to Phoenix 12 years ago with her late husband, Carl F. Wittig He died in 1952. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. John E. Haren, 5739 N. Mitchell. Mrs. Wittig spent the winters with her daughter and lived at Grand Canyon during the summer. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Walter Anthony, Phoenix; and two sisters, Mrs. Daniel Healy, Chicago, and Mrs. Walter Tappendorf, Rock Island, Illinois. The Arizona Republic 2 Feb 1960.

WITZEMAN, Louis A.
Louis A. Witzeman, Jr., November 23, 1924 - September 2, 2004, husband, father, grandfather, friend and Rural/Metro Corporation's founder and chairman emeritus, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 79. Born on November 23, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, Mr. Witzeman was the son of Louis A. Witzeman and Bertha Evangeline Rowe Witzeman. He attended high school at University School-Shaker Heights in Ohio. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 1947 with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism. Soon after, he moved to Phoenix to work as a reporter for the "Arizona Times" newspaper. Mr. Witzeman's career turned from journalism to public safety in 1948, after he witnessed a neighbors' home burn to the ground. His idea to launch a fire department funded by subscriptions took wings on February 2, 1948, when he opened the doors of Rural/Metro Fire Department with one fire engine and four firefighters. His practical and innovative approach to the business earned him success and recognition for decades to come. Since its founding, Rural/Metro has grown to become a leading national provider of medical transportation and fire protection services. Today, the Company's 9,000 employees serve more than 400 communities in 23 states. Mr. Witzeman, who retired from Rural/Metro in 1981, served on the Company's Board of Directors until his passing. In 2000, Mr. Witzeman was named among the century's Top 20 most influential leaders in the U. S. fire industry by "Fire Chief" magazine. In 2001, he was inducted into the Arizona Fire Marshal's Hall of Fame. In his final letter to the citizens of Scottsdale, Arizona, contained in the 2004 Rural/Metro Fire Department Annual Activities Report, Mr. Witzeman reflected on the transition of a municipal fire department: "Changing times have now brought us to the point we will not have the contractual relationship we have had over these years much longer. This is a sad moment for us as it is for many of the citizens and leaders of Scottsdale's government. We must share the bittersweet memories of five decades together as we each advance along our separate roads. We want to say to you to whom this report is addressed and to the citizens of Scottsdale that it has been a wonderful experience for us. Together we have successfully built an innovative, cost-effective fire service dedicated to saving lives and property and known through much of the world. We have truly shared a grand experience. " In more than a half century of service to the U. S. fire industry, Mr. Witzeman devoted himself to a wide variety of fire-related organizations, committees and associations. They include his role as a founding member and trustee of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Research Foundation, a member of the NFPA Advisory Council, member and former chairman of the NFPA Forest and Rural Technical Committee, and member and past president of the Private Emergency Services Association. In his retirement, Mr. Witzeman pursued his interests in traveling, writing, and photography. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jacobson Witzeman of Scottsdale; sons Louis A. "Alex" Witzeman III of Tucson, Arizona; Stewart Witzeman of Kingsport, Tennessee; and Brian Witzeman of Tempe, Arizona; daughters Susan Blommer of Tucson, Arizona; Jodie Witzeman of Mesa, Arizona; and Diana Gaither of Littleton, Colorado; sisters Mary Reinthal of Richfield, Ohio: Lucile Rice of Rochester, New York; and Alice Edwards of Toledo, Ohio; brother Robert Witzeman of Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p. m. at Messinger Mortuary and Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road in Scottsdale. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fire Protection Research Foundation, a non-profit research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery- march Park, Quincy, MA 02169. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

WITZEMAN, Louis A.
Louis A. Witzeman, Jr. November 23, 1924 - September 2, 2004 Louis A. Witzeman, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, friend and Rural/Metro Corporation's founder and chairman emeritus, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 79. Born on November 23, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, Mr. Witzeman was the son of Louis A. Witzeman and Bertha Evangeline Rowe Witzeman. He attended high school at University School-Shaker Heights in Ohio. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 1947 with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism. Soon after, he moved to Phoenix to work as a reporter for the Arizona Times newspaper. Mr. Witzeman's career turned from journalism to public safety in 1948, after he witnessed a neighbor's home burn to the ground. His idea to launch a fire department funded by subscriptions took wings on February 2, 1948, when he opened the doors of Rural/Metro Fire Department with one fire engine and four firefighters. His practical and innovative approach to the business earned him success and recognition for decades to come. Since its founding, Rural/Metro has grown to become a leading national provider of medical transportation and fire protection services. Today, the Company's 9,000 employees serve more than 400 communities in 23 states. Mr. Witzeman, who retired from Rural/Metro in 1981, served on the Company's Board of Directors until his passing. In 2000, Mr. Witzeman was name among the century's Top 20 most influential leaders in the U. S. fire industry by Fire Chief magazine. In 2001, he was inducted into the Arizona Fire Marshal's Hall of Fame. In his final letter to the citizens of Scottsdale, Arizona, contained in the 2004 Rural/Metro Fire Department Annual Activities Report, Mr. Witzeman reflected on the transition of a municipal fire department: "Changing times have now brought us to the point we will not have the contractual relationship we have had over these years much longer. This is a sad moment for us as it is for many of the citizens and leaders of Scottsdale's government. We must share the bittersweet memories of five decades together as we each advance along our separate roads. " "We want to say to you to whom this report is addressed and to the citizens of Scottsdale that it has been a wonderful experience for us. Together we have successfully built an innovative, cost-effective fire service dedicated to saving lives and property and known through much of the world. " "We have truly shared a grand experience. " In more than a half century of service to the U. S. fire industry, Mr. Witzeman devoted himself to a wide variety of fire-related organizations, committees and associations. They include his role as a founding member and trustee of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Research Foundation, a member of the NFPA Advisory Council, member and former chairman of the NFPA Forest and Rural Technical Committee, and member and past president of the Private Emergency Services Association. In his retirement, Mr. Witzeman pursued his interests in traveling, writing and photography. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jacobson Witzeman of Scottsdale; sons Louis A. "Alex" Witzeman III of Tucson, Arizona; Stewart Witzeman of Kingsport, Tennessee; and Brian Witzeman of Tempe, Arizona; daughters Susan Blommer of Tucson, Arizona; Jodie Witzeman of Mesa; Arizona and Diana Gaither of Littleton,Colorado; sisters Mary Reinthal of Richfield, Ohio; Lucile Rice of Rochester, New York; and Alice Edwards of Toledo, Ohio; brother Robert Witzeman of Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p. m. at Messinger Mortuary and Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, in Scottsdale. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fire Protection Research Foundation, a non-profit research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. Submitted on (09/05/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WIX, Charles Aston
Charles Aston Wix, 72, of Phoenix, died Feb. 8, 1994. He was born in Frankfort, West Virginia, and was a retired plant engineer with Sea Ray Boats and an Army Air Corps veteran. Wife, Dixie Lee; daughters, Judith L. Brown and Charlene Pellin; sons, Thomas R., Paul A. and Charles A.; and seven grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

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