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HICE, Amanda Nicole
Amanda Nicole Hice, 15, of Camp Verde, died Feb. 11, 1994. She was a student at Camp Verde High School, was born in Yuma. Survivors include her parents, Gayle Stewart and Michael Davis; sister, Liberty Turnipseed; brother, Charles, Jr., and grandparents. Services at Calvary Chapel, Camp Verde. Hepler Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

HICKEY, Barbara Bowman
27 Jan 1927 - 1 Oct 1980 Payson - Barbara Bowman Hickey, 53, of Payson, died Oct. 1, 1980, at Lewis R. Pyle Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hickey, a Phoenix native, lived on the 13 Ranch at Christopher Creek from 1955 to 1973. Husband, Michael; mother, Polly Ashby; six brothers and three sisters. 10/3/1980.

HICKMAN, Lenard DeCader
Superior - Lenard DeCader Hickman, 76, a retired lumber mill worker, died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970, while visiting in Truth or Consequences, N. M. He was born in Stone County, Mississippi, and had lived in Arizona since 1957. Wife, Anna B.; daughters, Mrs. Ray LOPER of Truth or Consequences, N. M.; Mrs. Roy KNOTT of Covelo, Calif.; Mrs. Robert STEPHENS of Oregon; Mrs. Myron BRELAND of Superior; 16 grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/3/1970.

HICKMAN, Paul D.
Paul D. Hickman, 78, of Mesa, died Jan. 23, 1994. He was born in Danville, Illinois, and was a retired Army colonel. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; sons, Joe and Jim; and sister, Helen KOEPPE. Melcher's Mortuary, Mesa. The Arizona Republic 2/3/1994.

HICKMAN, Thomas
Burial Greenwood. (no obituary) Published in the Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

HICKMAN, Tom
Mesa - Tom Hickman, 63, a self-employed well driller, died Jan. 28, 1980, in his home. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion and Elks. Services will be in Fallon, Nevada. Wife, Anna; children, Joan Trento, Karma Johns, Nancy Huntsman, Dan Johnson, Allen Shepherd, Tom and Steven Hickman; three sisters; 26 grandchildren. Published 1/31/1980.

HICKS, Clara L.
Clara L. Hicks, a teacher who came to Arizona in 1937, was killed March 17, 1977, in a plane crash in the Canary Islands. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W.; mother, Ethel E. Pine; a sister and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

HICKS, Clayton F.
Clayton F. Hicks, 79, was born in Fillmore, Illinois, and moved to Arizona from Wisconsin 18 years ago. Son, LaVern; daughters, Colleen REDSHAW, Jean ROSKO; stepdaughter, Constance DARNELL. St. Francis Cemetery. 12/7/1982.

HICKS, Colbert E.
Colbert E. Hicks, 85, Chandler, retired furniture and hardware store owner, died Nov. 12, 1988. He was born in Illinois. Survived by daughter, Mary Jane CLAUSEN; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gravesides services Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Nov. 14, 1988.

HICKS, Margaret
Margaret Hicks, 68, born in New York and moved to Arizona 20 years ago. Children, June HARRIS, Janice O'CONNOR, Jane LANGE and John. 12/2/1982.

HICKS, Mrs. Mary
Globe - Mrs. Mary Hicks, 83, pioneer resident and widow of Gila County cattleman, Mark HICKS, was born in Texas and died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1969, at the Gila General Hospital. Mrs. Hicks came to the Globe-Miami area in 1902. At the time of her death, she resided at the family's ranch in Wheatfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Globe. Survivors include a son, Lloyd of Globe; daughters, Mrs. Alpha JONES and Mrs. Shirley PAGE, both of Globe, and Mrs. Evelyn JACKSON of Mesa; a brother, Ed WINKLER of Globe; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Globe Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

HICKS, Vivian M.
Vivian M. Hicks, 85, died in Ventura, California. Daughters, Donnette VOLK and Sue Ann FAULKNER. 12/7/1982.

HIDER, Marie Claire
3 August 1904 - 21 December 1982 Paradise Valley - Marie Claire Hider, 78, who owned and operated the Tots and Teens Shop in Phoenix from 1950 to 1978, died Dec. 21, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Hider was born in California and moved to Phoenix 46 years ago from San Francisco. She also had owned and operated the Pied Piper Shop in Scottsdale from 1954 to 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jim (Marilyn) Pentkowski; a sister, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rosary was at a residence at Palmcroft Way, N.W. Mass was in St. Gregory's Church, 3424 N. 18th Ave. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home made arrangements. 12/25/1982.

HIGDON, Lowell C.
Lowell C. Higdon, 82, of Peoria, AZ. passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2004. He was born in Damascus, Arkansas on August 30, 1922. He was a Civil Engineer, retired, and worked out of the Federal Center in Denver, Colorado for 16 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks for 43 years and a member of the Sun City Lodge #2559 for 21 years. He was also a member of VFW Post 1433. He was past president of Walkabout AZ. where he logged 2,832 miles walking. In the 1950's he played upright base with Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. He served in the First Army in WWII, in the 188th Field Artillery Battalion and was at the Battle of the Bulge and landed on Utah Beach. He also spent time in the National Guard and the Reserves. He also served in Germany, Belgium, Holland, France, England and Scotland. Mr. Higdon is survived by his wife, Phyllis of 22 years, 3 children, Bob, Ed and Patty, 3 stepchildren, Debbie, Gary and Jeff, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his loving ways and his sense of humor. He was loved by all that knew him. Services will be held at grave site at the National Cemetery in Phoenix, at Cave Creek and Pinnacle Peak Road, Sept. 17, 2004 at 10:15 a. m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Sun Health Hospice, P. O. Box 2015, Sun City, AZ 85372. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/10/2004 - 9/16/2004.

HIGGINBOTHAM, Arnold T.
Arnold T. "Duke" Higginbotham, 79, of Roosevelt, the owner of a sporting goods store in San Diego, died June 12, 1994. He was born in Hico, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret; sons, Harold and Dennis; sisters, Shirley Mae, Nellie Jo and Billie; brothers, Dean, Russell and Wayne; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services have been held. Miles-Damron Funeral Home, Globe. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

HIGGINS, Ernest Leroy
Ernest Leroy Higgins, 88, a retired painter, died Dec. 26, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Higgins moved to Arizona from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 35 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Lilly; daughters, Valerie Smith, Pearl Wallace and Doris Hunt; sons, Gilbert, Leroy and Maurice; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services were at Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. 12/28/1982.

HIGGINS, Fred
Fred Higgins, 82, of Phoenix, a retired carpenter from the Lusk Corp., died Oct. 7, 1980, at his cabin in Heber. Mr. Higgins came to Arizona in 1923 from Colorado and was a member of the Masons. He is survived by children, Paulette Hendrickson, Joann Lubonovich, Tona Lee Burris, Fred, Jr., and Mickey; eight grandchildren and two sisters. Graveside services were in St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak, Camelback Sunset Chapel announced. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Oct. 10, 1980.

HIGGINS, Jean L.
Prescott - Jean Higgins, 51, who worked for Mtn Bell Telephone Co. and Prescott Public Schools, died Nov. 21, 1982, at her Prescott home. Mrs. Higgins was a volunteer in the Prescott Youth Baseball League. She is survived by her husband, Eugene; sons, Donald and Steven; mother, Goldie Powell; a sister, four brothers and two grandchildren. Hampton Funeral Home arranged private family services. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, November 23, 1982.

HIGGINS, Stephen P.
Stephen P. Higgins, 91, of Mesa, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and was a Navy officer and a World War II Navy veteran. Wire, Julia; daughter, Kathleen Anderson; son, Stanley; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Mountain View Mortuary, Mesa. 5/24/1994.

HIGGS, Connis C.
Services for Connis C. Higgs, 73, a construction worker who moved here 38 years ago from Oklahoma, were in Amos Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 2804 E. Mobile Lane. Mr. Higgs died Oct. 24, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Eliza; children, Mrs. L. B. Bailey, Jordan, John, Oscar, Clendell, Arzell and Teledo; and four sisters. Webber & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

HIGH, Havana Eureka
Havana Eureka High, 80, a homemaker, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1982, in her Phoenix home. She was born in Comers Rock, Virginia, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Services in Ridge Farm, Illinois. Survivors include a son; four sisters; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. 10/1/1982.

HIGH, James Henry
Safford - James Henry High, 68, who retired in 1976 as a mechanic for Oasis Chevrolet, died Dec. 5, 1982. He was born in Texas and moved to Texas in 1956. Wife, Rosetta; daughter, Ella M. Hunt; sons, Rev. James O., Farris, Harold L., Isaac J. and Sgt. John; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were at Church of God in Christ. 12/9/1982.

HIGHTOWER, Orpha
Wickenburg - Orpha Hightower, 69, who had once been a school teacher in Wickenburg, died Sept. 27, 1979, in a Prescott nursing home. She is survived by her sons, Earl, Jr. and Warren. Graveside services were in Wickenburg Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, October 1, 1979.

HIGLEY, Lemmie Stauffer
27 May 1886 - January 1976. Lemmie Stauffer Higley, 89, was brought to the Valley by her parents in 1892 and was the sister of the late Charles Stauffer, former owner of the Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette. She received her teaching certificate in 1907 from Tempe Normal School, now Arizona State University. Before that she attended Glendale schools where her family were ranchers and farmers. She taught school while her late husband, Tom, served in the Marines in World War I. She moved from Phoenix to Tucson in January 1975. Son, Tom S. Higley; sister, Pearl Knorpp; sister-in-law, Edith Bennett Stauffer: a grandson and two great grandchildren. Greenwood Memorial Park. 1/14/1976 p. C-3.

HILBER, Minnie May
HILBERT (also Hilber) Minnie May. Minnie May Hilber, 71, died Monday, June 3, 1974, in Lincoln Hospital. Husband, Harry; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Stambaugh; two brothers; and three grandchildren. Grimshaw Mortuary. Burial in Phoenix Memorial Park. 6/5/1974.

HILBERS, Henry
Henry L. Hilbers, 85, a retired auditor for the State of Arizona, died Jan. 30, 1982, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Hilbers was born in Phoenix and was a World War I Army veteran. He was a member of Luke Greenway American Legion Posts and Elks Lodge 335. Survivors include children Helen Hull, Tustin, CA, Elaine Faulkner, Payson; Morton Hilbers, Prescott; and Robert Hilbers, San Diego, CA; and Blaine Mullins, Phoenix; and 14 grandchildren. Private memorial services were in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. The AZ Republic Feb. 4, 1982.

HILDEBRANDT, Erik T.
Erik T. Hildebrandt, 71, of Sun City, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was a purchasing agent and sales manager, was born in Denmark and was a WW II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; daughters, Debra LaPLACE and Diane; sons, Thomas D.; Jeffrey A. and Brian K.; brother, Paul K.; and two grandchildren. Lakeview United Methodist Church, Sun City. Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary. Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

HILDRETH, Olive Worden
Olive Worden Hildreth, 87, of Gila Valley, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Glenbar and was a retired bookkeeper and served as chairman for the March of Dimes in Graham County. Daughter, Suzanne Canady; son, Gale; brother, Andy Worden; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. David's Safford Funeral Home. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Safford Stake Center. 2/17/1994.

HILL, Clarence W.
Clarence W. Hill, 73, a retired pipefitter, died Nov. 25, 1982, at Humana Hospital. Mr. Hill came from New Mexico 24 years ago and moved from Cornville to Phoenix four months ago. He was a member of Local 469 and was born in Thurber, Texas. Wife, Lucille; sons, Ronald D. and Michael; daughter, Catherine McDowell; a brother; a sister and four grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. 11/28/1982.

HILL, Clifford C.
Clifford C. Hill, 75, of Mesa, a security guard, died Feb. 8, 1994. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Pamala Meo; sister, Jean McKnight; brother, Jack Hill; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Henderson Funeral Home, 3519 E. University Drive, Mesa. Contributions: East Valley Hospice, 2222 S. Dobson Road, Suite 401, Mesa, AZ 85202. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

HILL, Eleanor Theresa
Tucson - Funeral services for Eleanor Theresa "Irish" Hill, a long-time worker for the state Democratic Party, will be Monday, following a mass at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St. Ms. Hill died at her home Wednesday. She was 56. A rosary is scheduled for Sunday at the Adair Funeral Chapel, 1650 N. Dodge Blvd. Ms. Hill was known as "Irish" to a generation of Pima County Democratic politicians and never sought or held a visible party post but she was praised by the state's leading Democrats as an indispensable part of the party organization. Gov. Bruce Babbitt credited her with "almost single-handedly holding the party together during times that various factions were at war in Pima County". She served as a committee woman on both the state and county Democratic committees and was named to the charter commission of the Democratic National Committee by Chairman Robert Strauss in 1973. Ms. Hill was born in Chicago and was an Arizona resident for 36 years. She is survived by her husband, William, a son and her parents. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

HILL, Emmer A.
Emmer A. Hill, 79, came to Phoenix in 1951 from Cumberland, Ohio. Daughters, Vivian MARTIN and Marie HALL; and five grandchildren; and seven great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

HILL, Esther V.
1 January 1924 - 28 October 1982 Payson - Esther V. Hill, 58, of Payson, died Oct. 28, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Hill was born in Nowata, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona in 1947. She was a homemaker and a member of the Payson Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Morris T.; son, Earnie T.; three sisters; a brother and two grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

HILL, Florence M.
Prescott - Mrs. Florence M. Hill, 82, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970, in Arizona Pioneers Home. She was born in DeRuyter, N.Y., and came to Arizona in 1922. She lived several years in Cottonwood and Yarnell. Son, Nelson B. BEWSHER of Yarnell. Published in the Arizona Republic 12/18/1970. Headstone

HILL, Frank A.
Frank A. Hill, 81, who had worked for the Tanner Cos. for more than 40 years, died Wednesday in a Valley nursing home. Services for Hill, 2031 W. Joan de Arc, were today. He was born in Kansas and moved to Phoenix 40 years ago. He was a member of Operators Union Local 428. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1982.

HILL, Fred
Fred Hill, 77, a resident of Phoenix for 14 years, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1960, in a Phoenix nursing home. He was born in Marion, Kentucky, and was a farmer for 35 years at Fort Lupton, Colorado, before coming to Arizona Survivors include a daughter, Miss Irma Hill, Phoenix; a son, William B., Paramus, N. J.; a brother, H. H. Hill, Fort Lupton; three sisters, Mrs. Dave Yandell, Fort Lupton; Mrs. George Conditt, Marion, KY, and Mrs. Tilforn Bigham, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services and burial in Fort Lupton. The AZ Republic 11 January 1960.

HILL, Gladys Mary
Gladys Mary Hill, 88 of Glendale, a bakery supervisor, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in San Antonio. Survivors include her husband, Charles H.; daughter, Joyce Bourquine; son, Harvey; sister, Eula Pruitt; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. Contributions: American Cancer Society. The Arizona Republic Feb. 8, 1994.

HILL, Irving C.
Congress - Irving C. Hill, 65, came to Arizona 40 years ago from his native Montgomery, W. Virginia, and died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1969, in Mountain View Pioneer Hospital. He lived in Flagstaff before moving to Congress six years ago. Mr. Hill had been a typesetter and printer until he retired in 1963. Sisters, Mrs. A. J. BUTLER and Mrs. J. L. GREEN, both of Charleston, W. Virginia, Mrs. Nora WARD of Smithers, W. Virginia. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/3/1970.

HILL, Jean Bond
Jean Bond Hill, 51, of Tempe, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. She was wife of the Rev. Keith J. Hill, music director at Grace Community Church. She served as church secretary and was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and Christian Education Ministries. Husband, Keith; two daughters, Karen Maxfield and Deborah Hill; two granddaughters and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

HILL, John W.
Tombstone - John W. Hill, 89, a native of Finland, died Sat., Dec. 27, 1969, in Bisbee after a long illness. Mr. Hill came to the U. S. as a young man and resided here many years. Survivors include a daughter, Tombstone City Councilwoman, Marge KERANEN; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were in Hubbard Mortuary Chapel. Burial in Bisbee Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

HILL, Joseph John
Joseph John Hill, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Visitation will be held Friday, October 1, 2004, 5-8pm, at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2004, 10am, at Grace Temple Church of God, 811 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Park Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

HILL, Leon Oscar
59, was born in Ryder, N. D., and moved to Mesa a month ago from Santa Fe. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of a Methodist church. Wife, Margaret; four children out of state. Burial in Santa Fe, N. M. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

HILL, Lovenia
Lovenia Hill, 88, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Phoenix and a retired elementary school teacher, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was born in Clifton, Arizona, and taught for the Alhambra, Washington and Osborne School districts. She was a member of the Phoenix Lioness Club and the Women's Golf Club at Encanto Park. Survivors include her sons, Harvard H., Jr. and James; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

HILL, Preston Sr.
Preston Hill, Sr., 71, of Phoenix, died May 15, 1994. He was born in Stamps, Arkansas, and was a retired machinist and an Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion. Daughters, Emma Jones and Helen Payne; sons, Preston, Jr., Albert and Leonard; sister, Marquita Stewart; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wickenburg Cemetery. 5/24/1994.

HILL, Susannah
husband, George; daughter, Frances BAKER, Phoenix; son, Harley WILLIAMS, Middletown, Ohio; brothers, George HINCKS, Middletown, Ohio; Thomas HINCKS, Houston, TX; sister, Helen KERSCHBAUM, Middletown, Ohio; grandson, David BAKER, Phoenix. [1980?]

HILL, William J.
William J. Hill, 66, Mesa, of 6931 Exmoor, a retired railroad agent, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in his home. Surviving are his wife, Irene; daughters, Mrs. Loras Ehrlich and Mrs. David Saupe; two brothers and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

HILLER, Michael J.
Mass of Requiem for Marine Cpl. Michael J. Hiller, 20, a Phoenix College football letterman in 1965, will be sung Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. Rosary tomorrow in the chapel of Brophy College Preparatory, 4701 N. Central. Friends may call in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Marine Corps graveside rites in St. Francis Cemetery. Cpl. Hiller, 1405 N. 32nd Ave., a squad leader serving in Vietnam since September 1966, was killed in action there Aug. 7, 1967. He enlisted in the Marines in January 1966. He was a member of the All-State football team at Brophy in 1964 and a member of the Phoenix College national junior college champion football team and was active in baseball during his 18 months at the college. Born in New York he resided in Phoenix 18 years. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren F. Hiller, Jr.; three sisters, Jeannine and Pamela Hiller and Mrs. Mary Campbell; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hiller, all of Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Aug. 17, 1967.

HILLIARD, Clyde E.
Holiday Lake Estates - Services and burial for Clyde E. Hilliard, 63, were Friday in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Hilliard died Saturday, June 29, 1974, in Prescott after he was injured in an auto accident. A member of Carpenters Union Local 1089, he had worked in Arizona 30 years before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; children, Mrs. Linda Smith, Mrs. Reba Fisher and James; a brother, H. B.; two other brothers and two sisters and four grandsons. Published Wednesday, July 3, 1974 in The Arizona Republic.

HILLIARD, Richard Wayne
Richard Wayne Hilliard, 32, of Phoenix, died Feb. 11, 1994. He was a tow-truck driver, was born in Germany and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Silvia; daughter, Desiree KOTROSITS; parents, Sharon RATHER and Carroll; stepfather, Howard RATHER; and his grandmother. Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

HILLMAN, Helen Elizabeth
Helen Elizabeth Hillman, 67, of Phoenix, died April 23, 1978. She was a captain in the nurse corps during World War II and had been a nurse at St. Agnes grade school until retiring this year. She moved here from Ohio in 1961. Survivors include a son, George, of Phoenix; one sister, Elizabeth Viland, of Pennsylvania; and two brothers, Louis and Edward Varga, both of Ohio. Services in St. Agnes Church. Arcadia Funeral Home. Interment Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Montana. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

HIMES, George H.
Rosary for George H. Himes, 73, who died Friday, Aug. 11, 1967, at St. Joseph's Hospital, was in Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Himes, 816 E. Mitchell, moved here four years ago from Ottumwa, Iowa, where he was born. He was a heating and plumbing contractor there for 50 years. A veteran of World War I, he held memberships in Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lucile; a son, George G. of Las Vegas; two brothers, Ernest J. of Phoenix and Ralph of Ottumwa and two sisters out of state. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967.

HIMES, Ruth L.
Ruth L. Himes, 62, a member of the First Christian Church of Phoenix, died yesterday, Sept. 9, 1967. Mrs. Himes was a member of the American Legion. She was born in Lebanon, IN, and came to Phoenix in 1942. Husband, Landen C. Hines; a sister, Margaret SHINN; and a brother out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/10/1967.

HIMMES, Marie
Funeral Announcement only: For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 710 W. Bethany Home Road. No other information. 1/3/1982

HINDMAN, Betty
Buckeye - Services for Betty Marie Hindman, 59, who died Jan. 23, 1980, at Desert Haven Nursing Home in Phoenix, were at the Buckeye Community Church. Mrs. Hindman, who lived here 38 years, was born in Phoenix and attended schools in Litchfield Park. She was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1976. Survivors include her hsuband, Mark; a son, Kyle; two daughters, Margaret Shipman and Elaine Hindman; four grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers. Buckeye Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 25, 1980.

HINDMARSH, Pat
Pat Hindmarsh, 77, of Mesa died Aug. 23, 2004 in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. today at Church of the Transfiguration, 514 S. Mountain Road, Mesa. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses handled arrangements. (480) 964-4537. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

HINDS, John D.
Sun City - Private services for John D. Hinds, 80, who died Oct. 27, 1979, in Valley View Hospital, were arranged at Lundberg Mortuaries. Mr. Hinds had been an owner-manager of a dry cleaning business. He moved here in 1959 from Boulder City, Nevada, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Masonic Square Club. Surviving are his wife, Corinee; daughters, Camellia Krack and Carol Reynolds; a brother, two sisters; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson. The AZ Republic Oct. 31, 1979.

HINEGARDNER, Jack Henry
Jack Henry Hinegardner, 76, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. He was a maintenance worker for Arizona and a World War II veteran. Wife, Gladys; sons, Robert, Dave and Charles; four grandchildren. 6/17/1994.

HINES, Annie L.
Annie L. Hines, 77, who moved here four years ago from Missouri, died Jan. 26, 1980, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Daughters, Jimmie L. Ashley, Bessie Sanders and Annie L. Hines; 12 grandchildren. Graveside services were in Sacramento, CA. 1/29/1980.

HINES, Dorothy May
Dorothy May Hines, 84, of Phoenix, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Eskridge, Kansas, and was a homemaker. Daughters, Lovetta Mae and Janis Christian; sons, Duane, Veral Lee, Cary D., Gail E., J.C. and Larry N.; brother, Donald Halderman; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary. 2/9/1994.

HINES, Harold Wayne
Harold Wayne Hines, age 53, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 27, 2004. Visitation will be Friday, October 01, 2004 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Worship Center, 1714 E. Roeser Road, Phoenix, AZ. Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/29/2004 - 9/30/2004.

HINES, Stella Bradford
Stella Bradford Hines, 78, a native of Brazos, Texas, moved to Mesa 52 years ago from New Mexico. Son, Hubert of El Secundo, Caliofnira; daughters, Mrs. Ethel Linsey of Mesa and Mrs. Thelma Drane of Ajo; two grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Cemetery, Mr. Ben Taylor, reader for the First Church of Christ, Scientist, officiating. Published in the Arizona Republic June 15, 1962.

HINES, Trillis S.
Services for Mrs. Trillis S. Hines, 61, will be today in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Hines, 3751 E. Taylor, died Tuesday in a Phoenix hospital. Born in Ontario, Canada, she moved to Phoenix 21 years ago from Buffalo. Her husband, Leslie M.; and two brothers and two sisters out of state, survive. Burial will be in East Resthaven Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic August 31, 1967.

HING, Walter W.
Walter W. Hing, 56, owner of a grocery store at 19th Ave and Camelback for 21 years before retiring in 1959, died Wed., May 17, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Hing came to Phoenix 45 years ago. He was born in Canton, China, and had been a citizen of the US 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Sue K.; a daughter, Mrs. John Leung; and a son, Buddy Hing, all of Phoenix; and four grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/19/1967.

HINKLE, Lee F.
Lee F. Hinkle, 76, moved here in 1967 from Pennsylvania. Wife, Merle; sons, Dave, John, Oscar, Robert and Albert; three sisters; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

HINMON, Beatrice
Sun City - Services for Beatrice Lorretta Hinmon, 68, who graduated from Iowa State Universtiy in 1934 with a degree in home economics, will be in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mrs. Hinmon moved here in 1972 from White Plains, N. Y., and died Jan. 4, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. She had been a volunteer for a rehabilitation center for the elderly 20 years in White Plains. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Pi Beta Phi sorority. Survivors include her husband, Don; children, Mary Crookham, Don L., Jr. and John; six grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

HINTON, Samuel B.
Globe - Funeral services for Samuel B> Hinton, 73, who died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1960, in his home, were in the Fort Thomas School. Born in Goldthwaite, Texas, he moved to Globe in 1899. He moved to Geronimo in 1922 and worked for the Arizona Highway Department for 22 years. In 1943, he came back to Globe and was employed at Roosevelt Dam by the Salt River Water Users Association. He is survived by his wife, Sadie; a son, Hardt Hinton, Phoenix; two daughters, Mrs. Sammie Boone, Globe, and Mrs. Ruby Kempton, Eloy; three brothers, Pat, Little Acres, Dorrie, Tucson, and Bert Hinton, Geronimo; five sisters, Mrs. Georgia McEuen and Mrs. Ruth Willis, both of Geronimo, and Mrs. Maude Godwin, Mrs. Ema Manning and Mrs. Opal Walliman, all of Globe; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

HINZ, Laura E.
Laura E. "Trick" Hinz, 81, of Sun City, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was born in Eldon, Missouri, and was a homemaker. She was a volunteer at Boswell Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Nell Franklin BRIGGS; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

HIPSMAN, Martha N.
Martha N. Hipsman, 83, of Mesa, a homemaker, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Mesa. Survivors include her husband, Eric M.; daughter, Sharon L. Arbogast; son, Michael E.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mountain View Mortuary, Mesa. 6/18/1994.

HIRSCH, Hyman
Hyman Hirsh, 69, a retired self-employed musician who lived most of his life in New York before moving here in 1971, died Oct. 24, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Hirsh is survived by his wife, Mildred; children, Mrs. Randy Hirsch and Harvey; five grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Graveside services were in Sunland Memorial Park. Sinai Mortuary handled arrangements. The AZ Republi Oct. 27, 1979.

HIRSCH, Louis
Louis Hirsch, 90, of Phoenix, died March 22, 1994. He was born in Holland and was a retired furniture salesman. Wife, Bess F.; daughter, Roslyn Pichett; and son, Joseph E. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. 3/24/1994.

HIRSCHBOECK, Eva
Scottsdale - Eva Hirschboeck, 61, died Sept. 30, 1980, in her home. She came here 12 years ago from Evanston, Illinois, and was a member of the Ladies Guild of St. Stephens. Survivors include her daughters, Katherine, Ann, and Mary, and a grandchild and three sisters. Memorial services were in St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 2310 N. 56th St. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1980.

HIRST, Donald Dewitt, Sr.
Donald Dewitt Hirst, Sr., 75, of Phoenix, died May 12, 1994. He was born in Santa Barbara, California, and was a tool and design engineer and World War II veteran. Wife, Dorothy; daughter, Carol Georges; son, Donald; and brother, Jack. Community Church of Joy, 16635 N. 51st Ave., Glendale. Green Acres Mortuary. 19 May 1994.

HISE, Barbara L.
Barbara L. Hise, 63, of Phoenix, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a junior high School teacher. Survivors include her husband, Jesse S.; daughters, Leslie Seibert and Lisa; mother, Florence Lusby; sister, Jo Ann Thompson; and three grandchildren. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Paradise Valley. 5 Nov 1994.

HISER, Myrtle Agnes
Myrtle Agnes Hiser, 58, was found shot to death in her home Mar. 2, 1970, apparently the victim of self-inflicted wounds, police reported. The body was discovered by her husband, Terrell who said she had been despondent over ill health. Mrs. Hiser was born in Asher, OK, and came to the Glendale area in 1959 from Yukon, OK. She is survived by her husband, Terrel D.; two sons, Duane and Derrel; daughters, Jo Ann McMILLIN of Tucson and Janice ENTRIKEN, Grants Pass, OR; two sisters and five brothers out of state; 10 grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 3/3-4/1970.

HISHMER, Albert
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HISINGTON, Frederick O.
Services for Frederick O. Hisington, 73, of 2131 E. Union Hills Drive, will be today in Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway. He died Sept. 28, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. He moved to Phoenix in 1971 from Syracuse, N. Y., where he had been a tool designer. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; children, Dolores and Leslie; stepson, Robert Kirkpatrick; two sisters; a brother; eight grancdhilren and two great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, October 1, 1979.

HITCHCOCK, Glenn A.
Glenn A. Hitchcock, 61, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He had lived in Arizona since 1935 and was a sales engineer for Goettl Metal Products. He was a member of the Northeast Branch of the YMCA and associated with the Church of Religious Science. Survivors include his wife, Lynne; children, Mrs. Sheri Armer, Mrs. Kerry Cahill, Kristin, and Ted; and three grandchildren. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. 10 Feb 1976

HITT, Virginia Elizabeth
Virginia Elizabeth Hitt, 68, was born in Koshkonong, Missouri, and moved to Arizona in 1938. Several cousins survive. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

HITZER, Carl G.
Phoenix 66 Born in Center Falls, Iowa, came here 14 years ago from Waterloo, Iowa Wife, Nellie; stepdaughters, Mrs. Joan BENELEY and Mrs. Roberta FROLA; stepsons, Albert MERCURIO, Harry MECURIO, Richard MERCURIO; three sisters out of state Greenwood Cemetery 10 August 1967 Services for Carl G. Hitzer, 66, who died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967, in a local hospital, will be at Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hitzer, 35 E. Columbus, was born in Center Falls, Iowa, and came here 14 years ago from Waterloo, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Nellie and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Joan Beneley and Mrs. Roberta Frola, all of Phoenix; three stepsons, Albert Mercurio of Tacoma, Wash., Harry Mercurio, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Richard Mercurio of Waterloo, Iowa; three sisters out of state, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 10 August 1967.

HJALMARSON, Margret J.
Margret J. Hjalmarson, 53, of Peoria, Ariz., passed away in Camp Verde on Sept. 16, 2004. Margret was born in Phoenix to Winifred and Dori Hjalmarson an Dec. 3, 1950. She was a graduate of South Mountain High School, attended Arizona State University. and graduated from the University of Colorado and the University of Southern California, where she earned her Masters in Physical Therapy. She participated in advanced studies at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo, Calif., and in London, England. She worked as a physical therapist for the Glendale School District and had taught in the Health Science Department of Northern Arizona University. She loved working directly with patients and did so at St. Joseph's and Mayo Hospitals. She periodically taught specialized therapy techniques and was a visiting faculty member for the University of Southern California. She was a talented musician and a competitive athlete who loved many sports and was the organist at St. Alban's Anglican Church in Peoria. She was a P. E. O., and practiced her Christian faith as an Episcopalian. She is survived by her partner, John Zeliph, and her six brothers, Hjalmar (Patricia), Halldor (Gail), Magnus (Gloria), Bjorn (Patsy), John (Mary Ann), and Lawrence (Virginia) Hjalmarson. She was loved by the many generations of the Hjalmarson and Zeliph families, who will miss her greatly, and will be especially missed by her "grandchildren" Tyler, Sidney and Dylen. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Campus Crusade for Christ, Account #0486303, P. O. Box 628222, Orlando, Fla. 32862. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix on Tuesday Sept. 21st, 1 pm. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/19/2004 - 9/20/2004.

HJORT, Louise
Louise Hjort, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 9, 2004. Service to begin at 1:00 p. m. at Chapel of the Chimes of Glendale, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

HNETKOVSKY, Frank R.
Frank R. Hnetkovsky, 52, a supervisor 14 years for Holsum Bakery until retiring in 1970, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Memorial Hospital. He was a World War II veteran. Wife, Katherine; his father, Frank R.; a sister and three brothers. July 2, 1974.


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