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EADES, Lillian
Lillian Eades, 83, a homemaker, died Sunday in a Valley hospital. Services for Mrs. Eades, an Ahwatukee resident, will be today in Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. She moved to Arizona 13 years ago from Chicago. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star in Chicago and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter, LaVerne Simmons. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D-4

EAGAR, Evan, II
Mesa - Services for Evan II Eagar, 31, who was residential supervisor for Farnsworth Construction Co., were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1415 E. Southern. Mr. Eagar, 1501 E. Glade, was born in Springerville and died Oct. 7, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was named to All State football and basketball teams at Round Valley High School. He was graduated from Mesa Community College and attended Arizona State University one year. He was a ward clerk and former youth leader in the LDS 36th Ward and was leader of the Western Union, a local band. Surviving are his wife, Fay; children, Meilyn, Kari, Tami, Julie, Michael and Joshua; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eagar; two sisters and a brother. Meldrum Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

EAKIN, Berlie Robart
Peoria -- Berlie Robart Eakin, 79, who had been employed by AZ Highways magazine from 1939 to 1946, died Sept. 25, 1967, in her home four miles west of Bell Road on 83rd Ave. Mrs. Eakin was a native of Reidsville, N. C., and had resided in Phoenix since 1902. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Franklin DALEY and Mrs. Lyle PATRICK; two sons, A. W. ROBART and Dink ROBART; a brother, William ISLEY, all of Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Pinkey GIST of Phoenix and Mrs. Loyal GREEN of Anaheim, CA; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/26/1967.

EAKRIGHT, Arnold Robert
Arnold Robert Eakright, 80, of Peoria, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in South Sioux City, Iowa, and was a sales service representative and member of the Elks Lodge. Wife, Lou; son, Ken; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Best Funeral Services. February 8, 1994.

EAMES, Kay Montgomery
Kay Montgomery Eames, 52, a self-employed truck driver, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Humana Hospital Phoenix. Mr. Eames, of 4228 E. Oak, was born in Ogden, Utah, and moved to Phoenix 24 years ago. He was a former member of the 23rd Ward Elder's Quorum Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; daughters, Carol L. Jamieson and Lola J. Huish; sons, Bryon K. and Rodney B.; three brothers; and five grandchildren. Services were Monday at the 23rd Ward, 3920 N. 44th Place. Memory Lawn Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

EARHART, Raymond
Tucson -- Raymond Earhart, 88, an Ohio native, died Monday, May 8, 1967, in Elks Hospital. Mr. Earhart came to Arizona in 1906 and settled in the Patagonia area where he was a merchant and mine developer. He served two terms as county sheriff, two terms as county treasurer, and one term as a state representative. In 1920 and 1921 he was state treasurer. 5/10/1967.

EARL, Dean M.
24 Oct 1979 72 Kansas 21 Oct 1979 Della son, Robert and Jo Ann JONES

EASTBURN, Lola Louise
Lola Louise Eastburn, born May 21, 1925, will be missed by her husband of sixty-two years, Lee M. Eastburn. She is survived by her brother, Ted, and her sister Bonnie. Lola will remain in loving memory by her three sons: Martin, Emil and Eric; her two daughters: Sharon and Karon; eight grandchildren: Sean, Lee, James, Robert, Richard, David, Dustin, and Allen; and four great-grandchildren: Andrew, Daniel, Anya, and Rory. Lola was the communication hub of her family. She passed away at her home Friday, August 27, 2004. Published in the Arizona Republic from 9/2/2004 - 9/3/2004.

EASTEP, Bernard
20 Feb 1913 - 27 Oct 1979 Mesa - Bernard W. Eastep, 66, a retired carpenter who came here in 1959 from Michigan where he had Eastep's Construction Co., died Oct. 27, 1979, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Eastep, 2701 E. Allred, was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; children, Pamela Jo Sesto of California, and Bernard of Oklahoma; five grandchildren and two sisters, Helen and Okla(?), both out of state. Services in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Entombment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1979.

EASTER, Troy
Troy Easter, 85, of Phoenix, a retired boiler attendant, died Aug. 23, 1994. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky, and was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Jean and Eydie; son, Lee; sister, Rose Dennis; brother, Willard; and three grandchildren. Mercer Chapel, 1541 E. Thomas Road. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, 8/24/1994.

Easton, Gavin R.
Gavin R. Easton, 85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 12, 2004. Mr. Easton served in the United States Navy. Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 17, 2004 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Maryvale Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/15/2004 - 9/17/2004.

EASTRIDGE, Harry V.
Harry V. Eastridge, 72, of Overgaard, AZ, passed away on 9/1/04. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII and the Vietnam War. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 9/7/04, from 10-11AM, with service beginning at 11 AM, Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services-Sunnyslope Chapel, 614 E. Townley Ave, Phoenix. There will be a graveside service at 12:30 PM, National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

EASTRIDGE, Harry V.
Harry V. Eastridge, 72, of Overgaard, AZ, passed away on 9/1/04. Born in Richmond, VA, he moved to Arizona in 1971 from California. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII and the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Amrine; sons, David & Dwayne; sisters, Leola and Revonda; brothers, Cecil and Robert; 4 granddaughters, Shelby, Kimberley, Vanessa, & Nina; and 3 great-grandchildren, Cody, Caitlyn, & Evan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 9/7/04, from 10-11AM, with service beginning at 11 AM, Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services-Sunnyslope Chapel, 614 E. Townley Ave, Phoenix. There will be a graveside service at 12:30 PM, National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/4/2004 - 9/5/2004.

EATON, Charlie
Mesa - Charlie "Sam" Eaton, 83, a retired electrician and rancher, died Nov. 26, 1982, in a Mesa hospital. He was a Texas native and moved to Arizona in 1917. He resided in Mesa. Wife, Lillian; daughter, Wanda Mae Conner; son, Allen; two sisters and four brothers; eight grandchildren. Services in Safford Funeral Home. 12/2/1982.

EATON, Jay Nathaniel
Jay Nathaniel Eaton, infant son of Carrie and Jay, of Glendale, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Survivors also include his grandparents. Services were private. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Contributions: St. Joseph's Hospital Neonatology Unit, 350 W. Thomas, Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

EATON, Joyce E.
Joyce E. Eaton, 75, who had been a saleswoman, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mass for Mrs. Eaton of 14418 Sarabande Way, Sun City, was today. She was born in Manitoba, Canada, and moved to Sun City in 1970 from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, and was active in the church guild. Survivors include two brothers and six sisters. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1982.

EATON, William James
In Loving Memory of William James Eaton (Buster) had went to heaven on Sept. 1, 2001. He was a devoted husband to Betty Jo and a loving father to Brenda, Stephanie, Penny and Shelly and loved his dog Pepper. We love and miss you deeply. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

EBERHARDT, Arthur
Arthur Eberhardt, 91, who retired in 1955 as treasurer after 50 years withthe Sie Laff Paper Co. in Milwaukee, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in Beatitudes Care Center. Daughters, Ruth Heiman, Florence McCracken; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Milwaukee. 6/21/1974.

EBERHARDT, Eugene Ross
Memorial services for Eugene Ross Eberhardt, 51, who worked for ITT Courier Terminal Systems, Inc., in Tempe for four years, were at Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. Mr. Eberhardt moved here five years ago from Illinois and died Feb. 1, 1982, in Good Samaritan Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; three daughters, Rebecca, Jennifer, and Heidi; a son, Mark, and a sister and a brother and six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

EBERHART, Raymond
19 Feb 1892 - Dec 1982 Raymond George Eberhart, 90, survived by wife, Opal; daughter Lynn Hawke of Rock Springs, Wyoming; grandchildren Thomas Russell Hawke of Dana Pt., CA, and Michael Lynn Hawke of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Services at Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 12/31/1982.

EBERSOLD, Mary Lee
Phoenix: 86: Native of North Carolina; came to Phoenix 25 years ago; sons, I. D. CHANDLER and James CHANDLER, both of Big Springs, Texas; Roy CHANDLER of McKinney, Texas, and W. L. CHANDLER of Medford, Oregon; daughters, Mrs. Robert OSBORNE of Phoenix; Mrs. Joe STEVENSON of Pearce; Mrs. Abel CARLOW of Bridgeton, N. J., and Mrs. Nick SMITH of Commerce, Texas: Greenwood Memorial Park: 21 August 1967

EBERSOLE, Harrison S.
Sun City - Harrison S. Ebersole, 69, an executive 33 years with a Cincinnati firm, died Friday, July 5, 1974, in Valley View Hospital. Wife, Thelma; son, Harrison S. II; daughters, Mrs. Patricia Audres and Mrs. Suzanne Bolsinger; and seven grandchildren. Lundberg's Sunland Chapel. Private burial. 7/8/1974.

EBLE, William Charles
Mesa - William Charles Eble, 82, died June 23, 1978, in the Royal Nursing Home. Mr. Eble was a tool and die maker in Chicago and Detroit before moving to Phoenix in 1945. Survivors include a daughter, June Bowman; a sister; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

EBLE, William Charles
25 Jun 1978 82 Chicago and Detroit 23 Jun 1978 June BOWMAN

EBY, Emerson L.
Emerson L. Eby, 87, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in Dubuque, IA. Mr. Eby was born on September 4, 1917 in Sunnyside, WA to Enoch and Martha (Anding) Eby. He married Loyette Baker on May 25, 1978 in Kennewick, WA. Emerson owned and operated a wheat ranch in Washington and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy for four years in Pearl Harbor. He is survived by his wife Loyette Eby, Mesa, AZ; three sons, Michael Eby, Kennewick, WA, Ralph Eby, Kennewick, WA, Frederick (Kathy), Kennewick, WA; daughter, Molly (Charles) Williams, Port Orchard, WA; step daughter, Sherry (James) Cheney, Dubuque, IA; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Eby was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Lela, Eleanor and Lois. A Wake Service was held on September 4, 1917 in Sunnyside, WA. A private family interment service will be held at a later date. Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main Street in charge of arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

EBY, William E.
William E. Eby, 78, of Surprise, a carpenter with a construction company died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Harty; daughters, Midge Carlson, Ruthann Richardson, Mary and Rosemarie; sons, Bill, Frank and Larry; sister, Francis Sheeran; and 11 grandchildren. Sunwest Funeral Home, 15399 Grand Ave., El Mirage. Rosary Santa Teresita Catholic Church, 14018 Verbena Ave., El Mirage. Contributions: Building Fun in care of the church. Sunwest Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

ECK, Barry Allen
Barry Allen Eck, 40, of Glendale, died June 14, 1995. He was a social worker with Scottsdale, was born in Washington, Indiana. Mother, Mary Lou; brothers ... (unreadable) Contributions: Home Delivered Meals, Scottsdale Senior Center. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

ECK, Lester John
Sun City - Lester John Eck, 73, who came to the Valley in 1965, died here Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974. He had been a vice president of the Minneapolis Gas Co. until retiring. Wife, Clara; sons, John and Lester; a brother; and a grandchild. Private cremation. Camelback Sunset Chapel of Phoenix. 10/26/1974.

ECKER, Edward H.
Edward H. Ecker, 72, of 712 N. 28th St., who had been a security guard, died Jan. 29, 1982, in Maricopa General Hospital. Mr. Ecker was born in Kansas and came to Arizona 26 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Grace; children, Barbara Custer, Beverly Kirk and Edward; three sisters; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. The AZ Republic Feb. 1, 1982.

ECKERT, Dorothy Lucille
Dorothy Lucille Eckert, 87, of 3413 Song Sparrow Drive, Wake Forest, NC, formerly of Detroit Mich. And Sun City, Arizona, died Friday September 3, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Detroit Michigan the daughter of the late Anna Babik Olszewski Blanzy and Teofil Olszewski. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, Arizona and a secretary for many years with Ford Motor Company. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Eckert is survived by her son and daughter in law, David & Carrie Eckert of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Emily, Rachael, Noah & Stephen, sister in law Mildred Bachman of Dearborn Michigan. A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest. (919-556-5811. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

ECKERT, Dorothy Lucille
Dorothy Lucille Eckert, 87, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Detroit, Michigan, and Sun City, Arizona, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Anna Babik Olszewski Blanzy and Teofil Olszewski. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, Arizona and a secretary for many years with Ford Motor Company. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Carrie Eckert of Wake Forest, North Carolina; grandchildren: Emily, Rachael, Noah and Stephen; and sister- in-law Mildred Bachman of Dearborn, Michigan. A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 919-556-5811. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/7/2004.

ECKHARDT, Carl
Carl Eckhardt, age 85, of Apache Junction, Arizona, died September 6, 2004, at Springdale Care Facility in Mesa, AZ. He was born June 21, 1919, to Conrad E. and Elizabeth (Gutmann) Eckhardt. He married Olinda Hilderman on April 22, 1941, in Billings, MT. Mr. Eckhardt was born in Windsor, CO. Cremation was at Mesa, Arizona. The family requests that all memorials be presented to the American Cancer Society. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

ECKMAN, Robert W.
Robert W. Eckman, 71, retired president of Noble Distributors, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Calumet, Mich., and was a bombardier/navigator for the Army Air Forces during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elaine, daughters Laura Eckman Atwell and Peggy Eckman; sons, Mark and Scot Eckman; sister Martha Schaub; and five grandchildren. Services St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Scottsdale Heritage Mortuary. The AZ Republic 2/8/1994.

EDBERG, Edwin A.
Edwin A. Edberg, 79, passed away Sept. 4, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Buffalo, NY, Edwin received his education in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, and Economics and Business Administration from Harpur College. In 1946 he joined the Chemical Div. of Borden Company and was involved in research and development of synthetic adhesives. In 1950 he went to work for Koppers Company and during the next 15 years he developed and patented many new products, including expandable polystyrene foam. Edwin began and supervised a marketing program to introduce the new products to various commercial end-users, along with providing seminar programs for technical groups and television presentations for the plastics industry. In 1966 Edwin and his family moved to Arizona and settled in Scottsdale. His interest in financial and business planning led to a change in career choice and in 1970 he founded Edberg Associates, Ltd., a local firm for the design, installation and administration of qualified retirement plans. His children joined him in 1975 and the family business, in credit to his early leadership, flourishes still today. Edwin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eunice, his son, Eric Edberg (Susan), daughters Phyllis Grossman (Jon) and Pamela Edberg-Pike, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and his step-mother Alice Wasson. A Memorial Service will be held in the Life Center at Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beatitudes Campus. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/8/2004 - 9/11/2004.

EDDY, A. J.
Yuma -- A. J. Eddy, 96, was a former mechanic who became an attorney, and in a landmark case in 1922, he proved that gun bores left distinctive imprints on bullets. He was a Navy veteran of the Spanish-American War. Survivors include his wife, Marion, and a sister. Friday, 1/9/1976.

EDDY, Mary E.
20 Nov 1897 - 18 Dec 1970. Globe - Mary Elizabeth Eddy, 73, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970, in Gila General Hospital. A native of England, she had lived here 46 years. Survivors include a son, Richard, San Manuel; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Cox, Globe, Mrs. Johanna Wischnewski, Kearny, and Mrs. Khristine Fournier, Honolulu, HI; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were in Globe Cemetery. 12/20/1970.

EDDY, Ruth Malinda
9 Oct 1909 - Oct 1982 brother, Albert Laird

EDELEN, Joseph Hubert
Prescott -- Joseph Hubert Edelen, 82, died Thurs., Aug. 17, 1967, at Veterans Administration Hospital here. Mr. Edelen was a veteran of World War I and was a retired merchant in the grocery business. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Isabel EDELEN of Guadalajara, Mexico; a brother and a sister out of state. Burial in Lebanon, Kentucky. 20 August 1967

EDENS, Jewell J.
Jewell J. Edens, 2, drowned Tuesday, July 2, 1974, in the family pool in Phoenix. Mother, Mrs. William F. Inskeep; father, Ronald D. Edens; a brother, James Lassiter Edens; and grandparents. Maryvale Mortuary. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. July 4, 1974.

EDGAR, Bonnie Vinia
Mesa - Bonnie Vinia Edgar, 73, who moved to Arizona 29 years ago from Arkansas, died March 27, 1980, in a Mesa nursing home. Mrs. Edgar is survived by her children, Joy Proffitt, Wilma Tucker, Pat Miller, Rose Frantz, Glen and Joe; a brother; 27 grandchildren. 3/29/1980.

EDGELL, Lora Hershel
Lora Hershel Edgell, 86, who served with the Rainbow Division in World War I and was a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. retiree, died Oct. 12, 1980, in his home. He came to Phoenix in 1962 from Ohio. Surviving are his daughters, Freda Wooley and Treva Clark; stepdaughter, Marie Hunsinger; four grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. 15 Oct 1980

EDGERTON, Helen V.
Helen V. Edgerton, 96, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on August 31, 2004. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Menke Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

EDGERTON, Helen V.
Helen V. Edgerton, 96, of Sun City, Arizona, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004, in Sun City. She was from Ohio and was a secretary. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/3/2004.

EDJOURIAN, Noubar Levon
Noubar Levon Edjourian, 81, Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 5, 2004. Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, Arizona, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 3:00 P. M. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

EDJOURIAN, Noubar Levon
Noubar Levon Edjourian, 81, of Chandler died Sept. 5, 2004, in Chandler. Services: 3 p. m. today at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. (480) 963-6351. Submitted on (09/08/2004) from East Valley Tribune

EDMONSON, Dorothy M.
Dorothy M. Edmonson, of Mesa, died Aug. 23, 1994. She was born in Oklahoma City and was a telephone company supervisor. Daughter, Betty Hayes; son John; seven grandchildren. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler. 8/24/1994.

EDWARDS, Albert
21 May 1916 - 6 Oct 1979 Services for Albert "Dee" Edwards, 63, who died Oct. 6, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital were in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mr. Edwards, 7425 W. Comet, Peoria, served in World War II and Korea and lived in the Valley since 1941. He was a member of Glendale Odd Fellows Lodge and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7401 in Chandler. Survivors include his wife, Verma; children, Ann Underwood, Delynn Winters, Diane, Jimmy and Bob; eight grandchildren; a sister and four brothers. 9 Oct 1979

EDWARDS, Audine
Audine "Ducky" Edwards, 74, of Phoenix, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, and was a retired restaurant hostess. Survivors include her daughter, Vesta Bennett; one sister; three brothers; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central. 2/15/1994.

EDWARDS, Bobby Glenn
Bobby Glenn Edwards, age 65 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 2004. He served in the United States Navy. Services will be held in Wyoming. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

EDWARDS, David Gerard
Glendale - David Gerard Edwards, 22, died Dec. 23, 1982, from injuries suffered in an auto accident in Santa Fe, N.M. He was born in New Jersey and was a recent graduate of Colorado State University where he had been a member of the varsity rugby team. He is survived by his father, Clement; stepmother, Charlotte; sisters, Lisa, Tara, and Kelly Edwards, Bonnie Lynch, Cheryl Phillips, Michelle and Mindy Andrew; brothers, Stephen, Darren and Shawn. Botimer Family Mortuary. Published Monday, 12/27/1982.

EDWARDS, Gwen
Gwen Edwards, 54, who lived in Arizona since she was two months old, died Nov. 29, 1982, in her home in northwest Phoenix. She was born in Santa Ana, CA, and attended AZ State University. She was a past president of the Arizona State Chiropractic Women's Auxiliary and a member of Trinity Bible Church. Husband, Dr. Don W. Edwards; daughters, Virginia L. Mattox, Sheri L. Hawette, Kathy L. Gregory and Camille Peters; stepmother, Faye Larson; four brothers; three sisters. Wednesday, 12/1/1982.

EDWARDS, Harold
Prescott - Harold E. Edwards, 85, who worked in display advertising for The Arizona Republic beginning in 1917, died Dec. 27, 1982, in Yavapai Community Hospital. Mr. Edwards, of Prescott, was born in Moscow, Idaho, and first moved to Arizona in 1917. He resided in Arizona for 31 years and served in the Army during World War I. He had been a registered senior sanitation inspector for the state of Washington for 18 years before retiring in 1963. He was a member of World War I Army Barracks #2362, a life member of the National Association of Sanitarians, and past commodore of the Bremerton Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife, Maude; and two sisters. Services were in Memory Chapel. Prayer services was in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Published in The Arizona Republic December 30, 1982, p. D2.

EDWARDS, Ollie Mae
Ollie Mae Edwards, 86, of Surprise, who came to Arizona in 1927, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Daughters, Mary Gore, Frankie Williams, Jennie Baker, Alma Burton of Dinuba, CA, Jeane Craig, Peoria, AZ, and Betty Boykin, Junction City, Oregon; sons, Francis of Veniza, Oregon, and Lawrence of Flagstaff; a sister; a brother; 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

EDWARDS, Philip
Philip Edwards, 85, of Casa Grande, died May 19, 1994. He was born in Albia, Iowa, and was a sales manager for a clothing store and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Masonic Order. Wife, Pauline; stepson, Max Thelen; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services Casa Verde Estates, Casa Grande. 5/24/1994.

EDWARDS, William B.
Scottsdale -- William B. Edwards, 63, died Fri., Aug. 25, 1967, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Edwards was born in Tennessee and moved to Arizona 10 years ago from Long Beach, CA. He was a member of the Scottdale Baptist Church and had been employed the past eight years with Pacific Bookkeepers. Surviving are his wife, Willetha; a daughter, Mrs. Weldell Gladish of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers and a sister out of state and two granddaughters. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 27 August 1967

EDWARDS, Willie V.
Willie V. Edwards, 59, who moved here 37 years ago from Texas and was employed as a presser for Aritogs Clothing Factory, died Oct. 10, 1979. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband, Frank H.; daughters, Claudia Walton and Mary Bagby; a grandchild; two sisters and four brothers. Services in Antioch Baptist Church. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 12 Oct 1979

EGAN, Edward Stephen
Mass for Edward Stephen Egan, 84, who was an engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad Co. before retiring 17 years ago, was in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Mr. Egan, 222 E. Indianola, came here in 1972 from Chicago and died Oct. 7, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Sadie; children, Eileen Dalton, Edward J. of Naperville, Illinois, and James of Hickory Hill, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Eileen Marie Dalton of Bartlett, Ill., Irene Heenan and Ana Johns, both of Justice, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School. Interment St. James Cemetery, Sagbridge, Illinois. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.

EGBERT, Elbert F.
Elbert F. Egbert, 81, died Sunday, May 7, 1967, in North Mtn Hospital. Mr. Egbert had been employed at Paradise Chapel before retiring in 1960. He was born in Breckenridge, MO, and moved to Phoenix from there 13 years ago. He was a member of Sunnyslope Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; a son, Gordon of Greensboro, NC; a daughter, Mrs. Carpenter of San Diego; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cremation followed services in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. 5/8/1967.

EGGE, Virginia L.
21 May 1925 - 28 Jan 1980 Glendale - Virginia L. Egge, 54, died Jan. 28, 1980. Mrs. Egge moved here three years ago from North Dakota. She had been in womens clothing sales. Surviving are her husband, Gilmore; sons, William and Steve; father, Hector Hansen; four sisters and four brothers. 1/31/1980.

EGGEN, Timothy Scott
Timothy Scott Eggen, 32, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Chicago Heights, Ill., and was a carpenter. Parents, Beverly and Arlo; sisters, Stephanie Kessler and Victoria; brother, Thomas. Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley. 2/4/1994, CL17.

EGGERT, Dixie L.
Dixie L. Eggert, 59, of Mesa and St. Michael, Minnesota, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Minneapolis. Husband, Gerald B.; daughter, Tiffany VIZENOR; sons, Thomas and Timothy; sister, Lola M. PALMER. Services in Minnesota. Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home, Minnesota. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

EGGLESTON, Fidelia B.
Fidelia B. Eggleston, 91, was born in Rushton, Michigan, and died Thurs., March 5, 1970, in the Glendale Nursing Home. She taught school in Michigan before she was married. She moved here five years ago from California. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Leslie S. of Phoenix and three grandchildren. Private interment, Glendale Memorial Cemetery. 3/7-9/1970.

EGGLETON, Sylvia L.
12 March 1909 - 26 December 1982 Sylvia I. Eggleton, 73, of 3941 S. Roberts Road, Tempe, died Dec. 26, 1982, at her resodence. She was born in Ohio and moved to Arizona from Indiana four years ago. She was a member of the Webster Methodist Church and Webster Homemakers Club. She is survived by husband, William H.; sons Phillip of Tempe, Marlon of Philadelphia, Charles of Orlando, FL; and daughter, Elizabeth Drudge of Mesa; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 12/28/1982.

EGLYN, Mary
Mary 'Bety' Eglyn of Paradise Valley, AZ passed on at home with her niece Janice at her side August 31, 2004 in Lake Havasu City, AZ, where she lived for nearly three years. Bety was born Mary Elizabeth to Herman and Carolyn Freese in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Oklahoma and moved to the Phoenix, AZ area in 1940. Bety modeled for Tapleys of Scottsdale. She met Bernard Eglyn at Korricks Department Store where she was an Illustrative artist for the advertising department, and he was a store manager. They married March of 1943. Bety was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, the Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, and Arizona Artists Guild and volunteered for the PBS in Phoenix. She leaves behind her brother William Freese of Shreveport, LA; niece, Janice (Freese) and husband Ron Hunsaker of Lake Havasu City, AZ; nephews, Robert Freese and his wife Susan of Hesperia, CA, Clifford Gamble and his wife Coral of Lake Havasu City, AZ and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Eglyn and brother Robert Freese. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bety's name to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

EGNER, Juanita Belle
23 May 1914 - 25 Mar 1980 Juanita Belle Egner, 65, Ahwatukee, died March 25, 1980. Mrs. Egner was founder of Los Amigos (Good Friends) Singles Group in Ahwatukee and was a member of the Methodist Church. She moved here in 1977 from Indiana and is survived by daughters, Suzanne Cowan and Marilyn Bell and four grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

EHLERS, Gus
Gus Ehlers, 61, a stonemason who moved here three years ago from Stamford, Connecticut, died Tuesday in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Ehlers, 3836 W. Alta Vista, a native of Hamburg, Germany, is survived by his wife, Bernadine; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Burrows, both of Phoenix; three sons, Rudolph and Don, both of Phoenix, and William of Fairfield, Connectictue; two sisters out of state; and five grandchildren. Services will be tomorrow in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Friends may call there today. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 31, 1967.

EHLO, Jennie
19 Feb 1902 - 23 Mar 1980 Mesa - Jennie Ehlo, 78, died March 23, 1980, while visiting in Nogales. She moved here 14 years ago from Nevada. Surviving are daughters, Beverly Bowman, Sharon Grover and Gloria Hill; a brother; five sisters; 12 grandchildren. Services were in Hi-Way Baptist Church, 7923 E. First Ave. 3/25/1980.

EHRHARD, Julia Maria
9 Feb 1899 - 17 Oct 1982 Julis Marie Ehrhard, a former Western Union operator, died Sun., Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Paxton, IL, and moved to Phoenix 17 years ago. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sisters and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

EHRLICH, Margaret M.
Margaret M. Ehrlich, 65, of Phoenix, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Bernardsville, N.J., and was a homemaker and former Girl Scout leader. Husband, Morton; daughter, Marianne Stoneman; sister, Doris L. Akers; and two grandchildren. St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas, Scottsdale. 2/17/1994.

EICHENAUER, Marjorie M.
Marjorie M. Eichenauer, 80, of Mesa, died Aug. 3, 1994. She was a restaurant hostess and was born in Canistota, South Dakota. Son, Nick; sister, Vera Newberger; brothers, Don and Dale Fischer. 8/5/1994.

EIDE, Ralph Lavern
Ralph Lavern Eide, 74, of Apache Junction died Aug. 20, 2004, in Apache Junction. Apache Junction Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 982-7721. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

EIGHMY, J. Irwin
Mesa -- J. Irwin Eighmy, 71, a retired salesman who moved here five years ago from McPherson, Kansas, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1967, in Mesa Southside Hospital. Mr. Eighmy, 41 W. 10th Ave., was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mesa. He was born in Bedford, Iowa. Services were in Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, John C., of Mesa and James I. of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs. Eileen Sandlin, Mrs. Doris Dobbins and Mrs. Betty Ethetton, all of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Martha Campbell of Atlantic, Iowa; a brother out of state; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 31, 1967.

EIKENS, William Anthony
5 Oct 1906 - June 1974. William Anthony Eikens, 67, a real estate salesman, died Thursday, June 20, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. He was a member of the choir and men's club at the Church of St. Agnes. Wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Friedel, Mrs. Rosemarie Sutherland and Margaret Ann Eikens; a sister, Mrs. Toni Meer; three sisters out of state; and five grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

EILERS, Eva Lois
Eva Lois Eilers, 68, of Los Altos, Calif., died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in Lyden, Colorado. Survivors include her son, Daniel; sisters, Mabel Hinds and Dorothy Cacciapaglia; and one grandchild. Services Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

EISENBERG, Raymond Louis
Raymond Louis Eisenberg, 65, of Cottonwood, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri, and was a gunsmith and a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Rexene Goehl; son, Raymond T.; and one grandchild. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. Feb. 3, 1994.

EISENBISE, Ike
Ike Eisenbise, survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, Roland and David of Phoenix; daughters, Patricia Chester and Linda Rowse of Phoenix and Emily Simms of California; 12 grandchildren; one niece and one nephew in Illinois and one nephew in Indiana. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 10/15/1980.

EITZEN, Robert W.
Robert W. Eitzen of Berkeley Heights passed away at the Manor Care Nursing Center on Sunday, September 12th, after an extended illness. He would have been 80 on October 3rd. Mr. Eitzen, who had also lived in Madison and Chatham for many years had previously been a resident of Bucks County Pennsylvania, and Phoenix Arizona. Born in Brooklyn, he was raised in suburban Philadelphia. During World War II, he was a Staff Sergeant in the 301st Signal Operations Battalion, 22nd Corps, Company A of Patton's Third Army, serving in Europe. He was married to Margaret-Mary (Maggie) Dickie in 1946. They had two daughters and were divorced in 1976. After WWII, Mr. Eitzen settled in Philadelphia, where he earned his degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University (then Drexel Institute of Technology). In 1951 he moved his family to Ivyland in Bucks County, and worked for Joseph E. Heffernan and Son Contractors in Conshohocken, PA. For many years he served on the Centennial School District School Board, and was a supporter of the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra. In 1968 Robert left Pennsylvania and moved to Phoenix, where he had a firm franchised to build with Armco Steel Products, Certified Building Systems. After a number of years in Arizona, he moved to New Jersey, where he continued his work as an engineer and consultant. He was married to Georgia Sheppard Trudeau, who passed away in 1997. Survived by his daughters, Moira Haag and her husband Evan and Una Davidson and her husband Abbott, his stepdaughters Elise Zappas and her husband Elias, and Dana Trudeau Ares and her husband Michael, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 4 step grandsons, sisters Helen Songer, Carolyn Griffiths, and Patricia Binnion and her husband Peter, brothers Philip and his wife Clair, Bruce and his wife Judy, his companion Joan Conklin, and 20 nieces and nephews. For further information or to send condolences, go to www. bradleyfuneralhomes. com Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

ELDER, Loyal Durwin
Loyal Durwin Elder, 71, of Phoenix, a retired Phoenix Newspaper, Inc., circulation employee, died Dec. 30, 1987, at Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital & Health Center. He was born in Mark Center, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Delores; sons, Rick and Lee; a brother; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center made private arrangements. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

ELDER, Peter James
Peter James Elder, 87, passed away quietly at his home on September 20, 2004. Born in San Francisco on February 26, 1917 he was the son of Elizabeth S. and William H. Elder. He spent summers on a family ranch in Anderson, California, and enjoyed attending Shanigan Lake School on Vancouver Island. He moved to Hong Kong in 1939 to work for a marine insurance agency. In December 1941 he was interned as a civilian POW by the Japanese. He was repatriated 9 months later. Upon release, he became an officer in the Army Air Corps. He returned to the Orient for business in 1945, and then married Cathryne Percy in Manilla. They moved to Phoenix in 1953 and had one daughter, Dorian Elder Kuper who lives in Oregon with her husband, Tom. Peter married Dee Klages in 1964. They had a wonderful life together for 40 years. Peter owned Elder Insurance Agency until he retired. During retirement he donated time to SCORE, enjoyed gardening and barbecueing. There will be no services. He will join his parents in the family vault in San Francisco. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

ELDER, Stella Huffstutler
17 Mar 1902 - 7 Oct 1980 Stella Huffstutler Elder, 78, a former state employee, died Oct. 7, 1980, in Doctors Hospital. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

ELDRED, Aileen
Aileen Eldred, 86, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

ELDRED, Dawn A.
Dawn A. Eldred, 86, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004. Services will be held at a later date. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements entrusted to Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

ELDREDGE, Frank Delmer
Services for Frank Delmer Eldredge, 68, who was killed in a motorcycle accident March 11, 1980, at Tonopah, were in Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mr. Eldredge, 7647 N. 393rd Ave., came to Phoenix 44 years ago from California and was a retired grocery store owner. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; son, Loren, and a grandson. Interment Resthaven Glendale. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

ELDRIDGE, Leon W.
16 Jan 1897 - 12 Oct 1982 Leon W. Eldridge, 85, who had been a chauffeur and valet in Maine, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Portland, Maine, and moved to Sun City 10 months ago. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Goodhue; sons, Warren and Norman; a sister; seven grandchildren. Services were in Westbrook, Maine. The Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

ELDRIDGE, Robert Karl
Robert Karl Eldridge, 65, of Litchfield Park, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was retired president of Eldridge and Son Construction Co. Wife, Shirley A.; sons, Ron, Walt, Bob and Eric; mother, Audra; sister, Lynn Wiley. Services in Missouri. Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City. 8/5/1994.

ELGO, Ada
San Carlos - Ada Elgo, 59, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in the Phoenix Indian Center. Husband, Norton; children, Perris, Melvin, Johnston, Mrs. Lorraine Alvarez, Mrs. Josephine Jackson, and Mrs. Selma Salter; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Walker's Globe Mortuary. Services were in the Lutheran Church. Burial in the San Carlos Cemetery. 6/28/1974.

ELIAS, Angela
Angela (Connie) Elias, 84, of Phoenix, died September 5, 2004. She was born in Phoenix and was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her children, Billy M., A. Marcy Flores, Philip J., Theresa A., Barbara C. Gracia, Margaret R. Martinez, and Mary E. Dueñas; 12 grandchildren and 25 1/2 great grandchildren. Rosary 9:00 A. M. Thursday, September 9th, followed by Funeral Mass at 9:30 A. M., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1414 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home (602) 840-5600. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

ELIAS, Edna F.
Rosary was recited in the Whitney and Murphy chapel for Mrs. Edna Ferris Elias, 61, who died Monday, Jan. 18, 1960, in her home. Solemn requiem high mass was sung in St. Agnes Catholic Church. Entombment in St. Francis Mausoleum. Born in Baskinta, Lebanon, Mrs. Elias came to Phoenix in 1912 from Lowell, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Cedar Club of Arizona and Emblem Club No. 301. She is survived by her husband, Richard M., Sr.; five sons, Richard M., Jr., Leo, George, Thomas, and Joe, all of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. William Romley, Phoenix; three brothers, Joseph F. Ganem, San Springs, Oklahoma, John P. Ganem, Louisville, Kentucky, and James F. Ganem, Phoenix; three sisters, Elsie F. Ganem, Sonora, Mrs. Joe F. Jordan, Jr., Phoenix, and Mrs. William Winit, Beverly Hills, Calif.; and 21 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 20 Jan 1960.

ELKINS, Charles James
Private services for Charles James Elkins, 2, will be today in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home. The child was the son of Mrs. Joy Elkins, 1123 E. Sierra Vista Drive. He drowned in the family pool Saturday. He was born in Phoenix. Other survivors include a sister, Debra; a grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Obermiller, both of Phoenix; and his grandfather, Paul Obermiller of Denver. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, May 2, 1967.

ELKINS, John E.
John "Jack" E. Elkins was born July 8, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Craig and Marie Elkins. He died September 25, 2004 in Anthem, Arizona at the age of 75. Jack is someone who will be remembered for his flamboyant zest for life, extravagant love for family and friends and love for travel. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Barbara of 54 years; his son, Ron of Anthem, AZ; his daughter, Debbie of Spring, TX. He is also survived by a sister, 3 sister-in-laws, 2 brother-in laws, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Hansen's Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Valley, 3238 North 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016-7107. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

ELKINS, John Edward
John Edward Elkins, 75, of Anthem, AZ, passed away September 25, 2004. Services 11am September 29, 2004, Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 3238 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016-7107. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

ELKINS, Ora Emma
Services for Ora Emma Elkins, 81, were in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Elkins of 4001 S. 67th Ave., died Sunday, July 14, 1974, in the University of Southern California Medical Center at Los Angeles. Born in Hagerman, N.M., she came to Arizona in 1918. Survivors include children, Mrs. Lorraine Jones, Mrs. Ophelia Collier, T. R. and J. P. Elkins; two sisters, two brothers; 15 grandcildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Published Friday, July 19, 1974

ELL, Leo J.
14 July 1927 - 3 August 1994 Leo J. Ell, 67, of Surprise, died Aug. 3,1994. He was born in North Dakota and was a pressman for TV Guide and a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Elsie L.; daughter, Kellie Trinka; son, Douglas; stepdaughters, Gail Haworth and Connie Maulit; stepson, Steven E. Redrick; sister, Marie Roudine; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sunwest Funeral Home, El Mirage. Aug. 6, 1994.

ELLARD, Goldie I.
14 Sept 1898 - 18 Oct 1982 Goldie I. Ellard, 83, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982. Mrs. Ellard moved to Arizona 22 years ago from her native Arkansas. Survivors include a daughter, Wade Walls; a sister; two brothers; three grandchildren. Interment Jacksonville, Arkansas. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

ELLEFRITZ, Lloyd Wilson
17 Oct 1900 - 29 June 1974. Scottsdale - Lloyd Wilson Ellefritz, 73, died Saturday, June 29, 1974, in Golden Age Nursing Home. He came to Phoenix in 1926 from Illinois and had retired from Consolidated Freightways. Sons, Gaylord H. and Arthur L.; sister, Orpha Arnold; five other sisters; and six grandchildren. Burial will be private in Green Acres Cemetery. 7/3/1974.

ELLENA, Harold R.
22 Jan 1920 - 6 Oct 1982 Harold R. Ellena, 62, who had been a truck driver for more than 20 years for the Prisco Co. in Illinois, died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Mesa five years ago from his native Joliet, IL. Wife, Virginia; two daughters, Christine Huckfeldt and Phyllis McCluskey; stepson, James Gray; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

ELLENBERGER, William Chester
William Chester Ellenberger, Sr., 60, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Visitation 9:00, October 4, 2004, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 810 E. Lehi Rd., Mesa, Arizona. Services 10:00, October 4, 2004. Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

ELLENBERGER, William Chester
William Chester Ellenberger, Sr., 60, of Mesa died Sept. 26, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 840 E. Lehi Road, Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ELLINGHAM, Val Embree
Val Embree Ellingham, 78, moved to Arizona 50 years ago from his native Nebraska. He served in the Navy. Wife, Ester; daughter, Helen CALLAHAN. 10/1/1982.

ELLINGSON, Jewel F.
Funeral announcement only. Double Butte Cemetery 10 August 1967

ELLIOTT, Charlie Russell
69, Prescott, came here in 1960 from Spokane, Washington. He was born in Hunters, Washington. Wife, Lucille, of Prescott; sons, Jerry E. of Othello, Washington, Charles F. of Kent, Washington; sister and grandchildren out of state. Burial in Opportunity, Washington. 9/6/1967.

ELLIOTT, Donald J.
Donald J. Elliott, 82, of Mesa, passed away September 2, 2004. Donald was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was employed there for many years by Commercial Solvents. Donald was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He is survived by Wanda, his loving wife of 58 years; son Donald Craig Elliott; daughter Sharon Lynn Elliott; brother Phillip Gene Elliott; sisters-in-law Irene Elliott and Charlotte Elliott; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jack and Louise Roman; 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home (602) 840-5600. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

ELLIOTT, Truman N.
49, Tucson, 25 January 1960

ELLIS, Alice
9 July 1891 - July 1974. Alice Ellis, 82, died Thursday, July 4, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Sons, Ruben and Elmer Summerhill; daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Olson and Mrs. Lucille Daniels; two brothers and five sisters out of state; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 7/7/1974.

ELLIS, Ambrost
Ambrost Ellis, 76, a retired janitor, died June 22, 1978. He moved here in 1951 from Arkansas. Wife, Lizzie; children, Helen McKelvey, Lillie Robinson, Jewel Scroggins, Elizabeth Gilliard, Virginia, Betty Jean, Dossie, Kenneth and Ambrose; 50 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Burning Bush Baptist Church. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

ELLIS, Donald C.
Donald C. Ellis, 64, who worked for Sears and Roebuck Co. in commercial sales, died Dec. 20, 1982. Mr. Ellis was a native of Wisconsin and moved to Phoenix in 1965 from Washington. He served in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Celia; daughters, Mary Costello, Molly Carlson and Toni Ellis; sons, Michael, Don, Jr., Charles and Allan; two sisters and six grandchildren. Services were at Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

ELLIS, Emma G.
Black Canyon City - Emma G. Ellis, 81, a retired restaurant owner, died Dec. 28, 1982, in Phoenix. Mrs. Ellis, of Black Canyon City, was born in Solomonville and was a lifelong Arizona resident. She was a member of Black Canyon City Baptist Church, Black Canyon City Baptist Church, Black Canyon Filthy Five Civic Group, American Legion Auxiliary and Black Canyon Community Association. She is survived by her sister, Verna Racine, Prescott; and brother, Frank L. Shahan; 6 nieces and 9 nephews. Graveside memorial services were at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 E. Southern Ave. Friends may call today in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road. Published in The Arizona Republic December 31, 1982, p. C2.

ELLIS, Frank
Frank Ellis, 56, died in Sun City, Sept. 6. Frank was a maintenance superintendent at THE Meadows and a resident of Wickenburg. He was a member of the local Elks Lodge and a lifetime member of the American Legion, and of Kellis Draper Post No. 12. Survivors of Mr. Ellis are his 7 children, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation was at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. Services were conducted by Pastor W. D. Hutchinson and the Wickenburg Elks Lodge at the First Presbyterian Church, and followed by interment at the Wickenburg Cemetery. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ September 13, 1979, p. 11.

ELLIS, Gwynn L.
18 Dec 1935 - Mar 1970. Gwynn L. Ellis, 34, plant manager for the ... and Engineering Corp. at 3628 W. William, died yesterday in North Mountain Hospital. Mr. Ellis, of 6002 W. Fairmount, was a member of the Westside Church of Christ. Born in Texas, he came to Phoenix two years ago from Pittstown, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife, Frances; three daughters, Deborah, Patricia and Rhonda Ellis, all of Phoenix; four sisters and four brothers out of state. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Tuesday, March 10, 1970, p. 22.

ELLIS, Lottie Mae
21 October 1888 - 11 January 1976 Lottie Mae Ellis, 87, a charter member of Los Arcos Methodist Church and Scottsdale Grandmothers Club, died Sunday, January 11, 1976, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Ellis lived at the Golden Age Nursing Home and formerly at 7447 E. Almeria in Scottsdale. Survivors include a daughter, Marvel E. Bowman, a grandson, Edwin Tracy, and two great-grandchildren, Sheri Tracy and Michael Tracy. Memorial services were in Messinger Mortuary. 1/14/1976. C-3.

ELLIS, Melvin
32, was born in Texas and moved to Phoenix in 1955 from Paris, Texas. Wife, Gloria; sons, Kenneth and Broderick; daughter, Katherine; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert ELLIS; sisters, Emma JACKSON and Mary ELLIS and Arzella ELLIS; brother, Hollis ELLIS. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 9/8/1967.

ELLIS, Otha
Otha Ellis, 79, died March 8, 1980, in his home. Mr. Ellis lived here 38 years and retired as a laborer for Western Cotton Compress Co. Survived by his children, Adelle Roberts, Aletha McMarshal and McIntire Ellis; three sisters; nine grandchildren. Services were in Southside Church of Christ, 43 W. Broadway. Interment Double Butte Cemetery. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 3/15/1980.

ELLIS, Priscilla R.
Priscilla R. Ellis, 65, Peoria, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Services to be held out of state. Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

ELLIS, Thomas Milton, Jr.
67, 3 January 1960

ELLIS, Viola H.
Viola H. Ellis, 89 of Scottsdale passed away at her home on Friday September 24, 2004. Born March 11, 1915 in Peru, New York, she moved to Arizona forty two years ago from Massachusetts. She is survived by sons Wallace G. Clow, Jr. and Bruce R. Clow, and daughter Sally McCarthy. Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be held in Monson, Massachusetts later in the week. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary assisted the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

ELLIS, Vivian
Sun City - Vivian Harold Ellis, 79, a retired salesman with Eddie Price Typographic Service in Chicago, died Dec. 20, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Ellis, of 10636 Tumblewood Drive, was born in Harvey, Illinois, and moved to Arizona from Chicago nine years ago. He was a member of Sun City Shriners and American Association of Retired Persons. He was a World War II veteran and a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia. Services will be Thursday at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

ELLIS, Walter Franklin
Walter Franklin Ellis, 96, of Toccoa, GA. died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at his home. Born on July 16, 1908, in Monroe Township, Green County, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Frank Nehemiah Ellis and Rosa Stauffacher Ellis. On July 28, 1928, he married Florence Ruth Wenger at Albany, Wisconsin with whom he had 2 sons and 4 daughters. They farmed in Green County, Wisconsin until 1951 when he went into construction work. They moved to Arizona in October 1957 where he and his wife were in the laundry business. His wife died October 1, 1974 in Chandler, Arizona. On April 19, 1975 he was married to Hedwig Wampfler, moving to Toccoa, GA. at their present residence. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1940 and was an active member of the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Toccoa, GA. He is survived by his wife, Hedwig Ellis, sister Pearl Koller, Monticello, Wisconsin, daughters, Fern Gruber, Brodhead, Wisconsin, Marlea Brabentz, Chandler, Arizona, Jean Kiel, Chandler, Arizona, Rosie Carrillo, Upland, California, and one son, Ethan Ellis, Rockford, Illinois. He is also survived by step-children, Norman S. Wampfler, Toccoa, Georgia, Betty Jean Brigman, Greenville, South Carolina, and Ivan J. Wampfler, Rockford, Illinois along with 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, four sisters, 1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Toccoa, Georgia. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ELLIS, William Albert
Funeral services for William Albert Ellis, 59, who died Saturday, January 16, 1960, in St. Luke's Hospital, were in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Rev. J. W. Black officiated. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Mr. Ellis, a retired Los Angeles police officer, came to Phoenix 16 years ago from New Mexico and operated a dump truck service here. He is survived by his wife, Maude; two sons, William A., Jr., and Jerry Lee, Phoenix; two sisters, Beatrice Ellis, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Albert Schwartz, Southgate, California; three brothers, Jack, Los Angeles, Robert, Camas Valley, Oregon, and Leslie, Portland, Oregon, and seven grandchildren. 18 January 1960.

ELLISON, Marjorie T.
Marjorie T. Ellison, 68, of Witmann, died Oct. 28, 1994. She was born in New Mexico and was a retired Honeywell Corp. employee. Survivors include her close friends, Betty and Ray Wafflard. Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. 1 Nov 1994.

ELLISON, Roberta (Birdie) Manda
Casa Grande -- Roberta (Birdie) Manda Ellison, 78, who came to Arizona in 1940, died Saturday, May 13, 1967, in Hoemako Cooperative Hospital. She was born in Louisiana and had lived in Casa Grande for 21 years. Survived by a daughter Bonnie DONNAHUE of Casa Grande; brother, James L. GILES of Duncan; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were in the Christian Church Center. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 5/15/1967.

ELLISON, Willard F.
26 July 1901 - 29 October 1994 Willard F. Ellison, 93, of Phoenix, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and was a retired businessman. Survivors include his daughter, Doris M. King, and one grandchild. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 1 Nov 1994.

ELLSWORTH, Dennis Reid
Dennis Reid Ellsworth, 44, a zanjero with the Roosevelt Water Conservation District, drowned Sunday, June 23, 1974, in the Roosevelt Irrigation Canal. Wife, Ataloah; children, Michael, Kenneth, Kyle, Melynda and Kelly; sisters, Mrs. Marcia E. Metcalf, Mrs. Nyra Funk and Sandra E. Lombard and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ellsworth; four brothers, Kenneth, Larry, Carol and John D. Bueler Mortuary. East Resthaven Cemetery. 6/25/1974.

ELLSWORTH, Eugene
Chandler - Services for Eugene Ellsworth, 60, a former Chandler city councilman and vice mayor, were at the Chandler Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Ellsworth, 598 Toledo St., died Feb. 1, 1982, in the Phoenix Veterans hospital. He was born in Mesa and moved to Chandler in 1937. He owned Ellsworth Agencies, handling insurance and real estate and was a former director of the state board of Independent Insurance Agents. He helped organize the Chandler, Mesa and Tempe Insurance Agents Association and was its first president. Mr. Ellsworth was born in Mesa and attended Chandler High School. He attended Arizona State University. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served on the Chandler City Council and founded the Chandler Club of Toastmasters International. He also was a member of the Chandler Rotary and Lions Clubs and was active in the Boys Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Cleora; children, Gina Knowles, Marc, Craig, Chris, Gary and Eric; a brother and eight grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

ELLSWORTH, James Clarence
Safford - James Clarence Ellsworth, 84, who lived in Safford the past 23 years, died in his son's home in San Marino, California on March 7, 1970. He was born in Luna Valley, New Mexico. He was a banker and an accountant. Five sons, James, Elmo, Spencer, George, and T. C. of San Marino. Burial in Thatcher Cemetery. 3/8/1970.

ELLSWORTH, Lola May
Lola May Ellsworth, born March 23, 1905 in Safford, Arizona, died on Sept. 25, 2004. She was the daughter of William and Mary Ellsworth of Safford and the last survivor of their nine children Rosa Welker, Jessie Killian, Bertha Foote, Wm. Leslie Ellsworth, Rex C. Ellsworth, Heber G. Ellsworth, Evan S. Ellsworth and Reed W. Ellsworth. She is survived by 19 nephews and 20 nieces and numerous grand and great grand nephews and nieces. Lola was an ardent reader, lover of the arts and a loyal fan of ASU sports. Her favorite activity was attending thoroughbred horse racing with her brother, Rex C. Ellsworth, who was one of the leading thoroughbred racehorse breeders in America. Her love of travel took her to every state as well as over the world. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Columbia University of New York City. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving a mission to Illinois and serving in many Ward and Stake positions. She was always interested in national and civic politics, never failing to vote. Lola spent 35 years teaching Home Economics at Arizona State University, serving as chairman of the Clothing and Textile Department. She retired as Professor Emeritus in 1972. She loved her profession and enjoyed her students, both in and out of the classroom. Because of her outstanding work, Lola was named one of the two charter members of the Arizona Home Economic Association Hall of Fame in 1976. In 1983, she was honored by Brigham Young University, receiving special recognition as an individual who had made a significant contribution to society. The honor was evidenced by a "lovely" inscribed silver bowl. Funeral services will be at 4:30pm, Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Mesa Kimball East Stake Center, 4640 E. Holmes Ave., Mesa AZ. A public viewing will be one hour prior to services. Burial will take place Friday at 12:00 noon at the Safford Cemetery in Safford. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/28/2004 - 9/29/2004.

ELLSWORTH, Lola May
Lola May Ellsworth born March 23, 1905 in Safford, AZ died on September 25, 2004. She was the daughter of William and Mary Ellsworth of Safford and the last survivor of their nine children: Rosa Welker, Jessie Killian, Bertha Foote, Wm. Leslie Ellsworth, Rex C. Ellsworth, Heber G. Ellsworth, Evan S. Ellsworth and Reed W. Ellsworth. She is survived by 19 nephews and 20 nieces and numerous grand and great grand nephews and nieces. Lola was an ardent reader, lover of the arts and a loyal fan of ASU sports. Her favorite activity was attending thoroughbred horse racing with her brother Rex C. Ellsworth who was one of the leading thoroughbred racehorse breeders in America. Her love of travel took her to every state as well as over the world. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Columbia University of New York City. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission to Illinois and serving in many Ward and Stake positions. She was always interested in national and civic politics, never failing to vote. Lola spent 35 years teaching Home Economics at Arizona State University serving as chairman of the Clothing and Textile Department. She retired as Professor Emeritus in 1972. She loved her profession and enjoyed her students both in and out of the classroom. Because of her outstanding work Lola was named on of the two charter members of the Arizona Home Economic Association Hall of Fame in 1976. In 1983 she was honored by Brigham Young University receiving special recognition as an individual who had made a significant contribution to society. This honor was evidenced by a "lovely" inscribed silver bowl. Funeral services will be 4:30 PM, Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Mesa Kimball East Stake Center, 4640 E. Holmes Ave., Mesa, AZ. A public viewing will be one hour prior to services. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ELMER, William R.
William R. Elmer, 80, who came to Arizona in a wagon train in 1907, died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974 in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He farmed in Graham County until 1925 when he moved to Mesa and operated a dairy farm and had been a city employe for 13 years until his retirement in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Son, Lavar B. of Stockbridge, Georiga; daughters, Nadean Edwards of Phoenix and Kay Stockwell of Port Archer, Washington; sister, Mrs. Mildred Kinnison of Holbrook; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. 2/10/1974.

ELMORE, Donald
Buckeye -- Donald Elmore, 19, a Marine corporal who was killed in Vietnam two weeks ago, was a native of Buckeye. He was a 1966 graduate of Buckeye High School. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ELMORE, and two brothers, David and Daniel, all of Buckeye. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church. Military services were held at graveside in Hazelton Cemetery. 14 August 1967

ELMORE, Jess Hamilton
Jess Hamilton Elmore, 83, of Phoenix, a retired repairman, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in West Virginia and was a Navy veteran. He was a Mason. Survivors include his daughters, Kay Henry and Ann; one sister; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas. Services National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix. Published Monday, Feb. 7, 1994. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

ELMS, Frank M.
The Rev. Frank M. Elms, 69, of Payson, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Long Beach, Calif., and was pastor at the Church of the Guiding Soul in Payson and Mesa and was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was also a former fireman and U.S.Postal Service employee. Survivors include his daughter, Lorna Billingsly and Linda Kerby; sons, Victor, Jack, Carl and Glenn; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at Church of the Holy Nativity, Payson. 2/11/1994.

ELPHINSTONE, Minnie
Minnie Elphinstone, 83, died Thurs., Aug. 31, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Elphinstone was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star and was a Lutheran church member in Chicago. She moved to Phoenix in 1962. Her husband, Robert, died here August 24. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy BETTIN and Mrs. Bernice WROBEL, both of Chicago and Mrs. Ruth GORGE of Phoenix; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in her native Chicago. 9/2/1967.

ELPHINSTONE, Robert Harry
Robert Harry Elphinstone, 78, a former machinist for the Northwest Railroad in Chicago, died Aug. 24, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Elphinstone, 3714 E. Amelia, had been a member 50 years of a Masonic lodge in his native Chicago. He moved to Phoenix five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Minnie; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Gorge of Phoenix, Mrs. Dorothy Bettin and Mrs. Bernice Wrobel, both of Chicago; a brother, John, in Florida; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Chicago. 25 August 1967

ELRAGE, Bonnie B.
Clifton - Services for Bonnie B. Elrage, 83, who died Sept. 29, 1979, at the Mount Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Elrage, a Texas native, moved to Clifton in 1902. She was a retired rancher. Survivors include a son, Gayle Sanders; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother and three half-brothers. 2 Oct 1979

ELSBERRY, Enid
Coolidge - Enid Elsberry, 78, died Jan. 30, 1980, at Pinal General Hospital in Florence. Mrs. Elsberry was born in Naco and lived in the Coolidge area 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Rodney; daughter, Marilyn Cole; two sisters; and a grandson. Services were at the Community Presbyterian Church. 1/31/1980.

ELSON, Edna M.
5 June 1910 - 29 Oct 1979 Edna M. Elson, 69, who moved here in 1971 from New York City, died Oct. 29, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Elson was a member of St. Joan De Arc Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, James; four grandchildren and two brothers. Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St.

ELY, Clyde Earl
81, Silver City, New Mexico. 5/13/1967.

ELY, Nellie Scott
Funeral announcement only Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 9/21/1967.

ELZEY, Billy Lee
Billy "Bill" Lee Elzey, 69, of Winslow, AZ, passed away September 5, 2004. Memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Winslow, AZ September 11, 2004 at 1pm. Contributions to: Winslow Little League Baseball, P. O. Box 1401, Winslow, AZ, 86047. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

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