Obituaries Wa

WAAGE, Hans N.
Survived by wife, Laura; son, Hans A., Scottsdale; daughter, Mrs. Marjorie A. Tracy, Cheyenne, Wyoming; one brother and four sisters out of state; 7 grandchildren. Burial Mtn. View Memorial Gardens Tues., Feb. 10, 1976.

WACHOWIAK, Maxwell M.
Maxwell M. Wachowiak, 77, of Sun City West, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in St. Louis and was a retired vice president of sales with an automobile parts manufacturer and a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Mary; niece, Margaret Anzindo. Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sun City West. 2/10/1994.

WADE, Albert N.
of Lincoln, Nebraska. Husband of Elizabeth; father of Jerrold WADE of Tucson; Susan of Lincoln; brother of Mrs. Ray EMERSON and Mrs. Mary HEINTZ, both of Phoenix. He will be sent to West Union, Iowa, by the Arizona Funeral Home, Henry T. Forman, Director. Burial in West Union, Iowa. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1960.

WADE, Evelyn Marguerite
Services for Evelyn Marguerite Wade, 67, who lived here since 1953 and died Oct. 9, 1979, in her home, were in Oklahoma City. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Wade had been a concession stand operator with Arizona Sports Service at dog racing tracks. Surviving are her daughter, Darlene Halaz; a grandson and four great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/11/1979.

WADE, George Stanley
George Stanley Wade, 61, owner of Western Claims Service since 1961, died Sun., May 7, 1967, while visiting in Prescott. He was a member of Elks Lodge 335. He was born in Canada and moved to Phoenix in 1955 from San Francisco. Survivors include his wife, Anita; and a brother, Gordon L., of Sherman Oaks, CA. Cremation. 5/9/1967.

WADE, Pauline
Services for Pauline Wade, a homemaker, were in Heritage Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Wade died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Vardaman, Mississippi, and moved to Arizona from Washington. She moved to Youngtown after living in Arizona five years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sun City. Survivors include her husband, Len; two sons, James and Robert; two daughters, Shirley Parker and Mary Maxey; a brother; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. 10/28/1982.

WADICK, Howard B.
Funeral services were in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams, for Howard B. Wadick, 66, of 2310 E. Harvard. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Wadick died Thursday, August 3, 1967, at Soda Buffet, 10 S. Seventh Ave., a cafe which he owned. He was a 10 year resident of Phoenix, coming here from Los Angeles. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Wadick was a member of El Zaribah Shrine, Phoenix, and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Lois Wadick, of South Bend, IN; half-sister, Mrs. Gertrude Bradford, Hollywood, FL; cousin of Mrs. Harry Swanson, Phoenix. Monday, 7 August 1967

WADKINS, Edna
Edna Wadkins, 74, of Victorville, California, formerly of Safford, died Feb. 11, 1994. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma. Daughter, Januce Winton; sons, Dee Taylor and Richard; five sisters; three brothers; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral Home, Safford. 2/17/1994.

WADSWORTH, Beula
Tucson - Beula M. Wadsworth, 77, died Saturday. A native of Saranac, Michigan, she was supervisor of the art department in the schools of Kalamazoo, Michigan, 15 years before coming to Tucson 25 years ago. In 1928, she was made assistant editor of School Arts, national art publication, with offices at Stanford University. She was an advisory editor at the time of her death. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

WAGAR, Robert L.
12 May 1917 - 11 Mar 1980 Robert L. Wagar, 62, who lived here 15 years and was a file clerk for Maricopa County Health Department, died March 11, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mr. Wagar is survived by a brother and a sister. Cremation arranged at Arizona Funeral Home. 3/15/1980.

WAGEMANN, Muriel
Sun City - Muriel M. Wagemann, 62, died Sunday, July 14, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Wagemann, of 10342 Bayside Road, had been a bank teller-bookkeeper 10 years in Alton, Illinois. Husband, Raymond. Services and burial were in Donnellson, Illinois. 7/17/1974.

WAGENKNECHT, Kathryn (Kathy) L.
Glendale - Kathy L. Wagenknecht, 29, who was born in Phoenix, died of an illness Oct. 24, 1979, in her home. Miss Wagenknecht, 6742 W. Flynn, attended Grace Lutheran School and Glendale High School. She is survived by her parents, William and Lucille Wagenknecht; and three bothers. Services were in Grace Lutheran Church, 56th Ave & Palmaire. 10/26/1979.

WAGGONER, Wayne W.
Wayne W. Waggoner, 52, of Rainbow Valley, Arizona, passed away August 17, 2004. A Celebration of Life and a final Aloha will be held in Camp Verde, October 9, 2004. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

WAGMAN, Ira
Ira Wagman, 75, a barber who retired here five years ago, died Monday, May 8, 1967, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Poland and moved to Phoenix six years ago from Detroit. Burial in Oak Park, Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Ida, and three sons and three daughters out of state. 5/10/1967.

WAGNER, Bernard Joseph
Bernard Joseph Wagner, 78, died Monday, June 3, 1974, in the Medicenter. He retired as branch manager of the Remington Rand Corp. in Baltimore, Maryland, after 50 years in the accounting machine business. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carrie, and a sister. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/4/1974.

WAGNER, Boyd Coleman
Boyd Coleman Wagner, 85, of Phoenix, died May 19, 1994. He was born in Crockett, Texas, and was a retired Matthew Drilling Corp. employee. Daughters, Florence Russell, Betty Rucker, Shirley Francis and Carolyn; sons, Willie and Leroy; one sister; two brothers; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Madison St., Phoenix. 5/24/1994.

WAGNER, Edward Carl
Edward Carl Wagner of Scottsdale (9/28/32 to 9/20/04), loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, neighbor, coach and good Samaritan is survived by those he loved: his wife and best friend of 47 years, Kathleen; his 16 children; Michael (Lisa), Patrick (Becky), Mary (Bob), Therese (Diane), Beth (Lee), Laurie (Bob), Margaret (Conrad), Carl, Rose (Brian), Rita (Kevin) Nick (Melissa), Sarah (Rachid), Anne (David), Amy, Matt (Reecie) and Joe; his 33 grandchildren; and his brother, Peter (Dianna, Jennifer, Ben). Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Catherine Wagner of Iowa. Ed served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. In the summer of 1960, he, Kathleen, and their then small family moved from Milwaukee, WI to Scottsdale. Ed was employed by Mountain Bell (Qwest) Phone Company for 30 years. (CWA representative). He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish for over 44 years and a dedicated Eucharistic Adorer for the past 18 years. Ed was very active in youth sport activities with O. L. P. H. School, the City of Scottsdale and the old YMCA. Coaching, teaching and inspiring his children as well as other young athletes was one of his passions. Ed believed that "a few good people do make a difference. " That was who he was. Ed was one of those few who did so much for everyone else, no questions asked. This is the gift that he leaves with us today. He is an inspiration to us all. The character of a man's life is not judged by the number of people he loved, but rather by the number of people who loved him. He has touched the lives of so many. He will be deeply missed. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. A Funeral Mass will be 1 PM Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Ed to the Wagner Family to go toward Catholic Education where most needed (St. Matthews in Phoenix). Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

WAGNER, Edward Carl
Edward Carl Wagner, 71, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away September 20, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army. Visitation 5-8pm September 24 at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd, Scottsdale. Funeral Mass at 1pm Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Contributions to Wagner Family for Catholic Education. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

WAGNER, Edward Carl
Edward Carl Wagner, 71, of Scottsdale died Sept. 20, 2004, in Wichita, Kan. Services: 1 p. m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Messinger Indian School Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 945-9521. Submitted on (09/23/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WAGNER, Elsie
Elsie Wagner, 87, of Miller, South Dakota, a winter visitor to Mesa and retired grain farmer, was born in Menno, S. D. Survivors include her husband, Emil; daughter, Lucille RODUNER; sister, Hulda. Services in South Dakota. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

WAGNER, Hortense G.
Mesa - Hortense G. Wagner, 84, an Arizona resident eight years, died Dec. 8, 1982. She was born in Springfield, IL, and moved to Arizona from Nebraska. Survived by daughters, June Koerner, Alma Smith, Sara Kight, Doris Burnette, Ila Schuerman, Nancy Bergquist and Dixie Percy; sons, Harold, William and Gene; 43 grandchildren. Gravesides services were at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 12/10/1982.

WAGNER, Lorraine M.
29 Nov 1917 - 12 Mar 1980 Lorraine M. Wagner, 62, who had been a student counselor at Carl Hayden and Alhambra High Schools, died March 12, 1980. She served as a Navy lieutenant in World War II and had been a services representative two years for Mountain Bell after coming her in 1950 from Milwaukee. Survivors include her sister, Marcella Ryan. Mass was in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. 3/15/1980.

WAGNER, Mary S.
Mary S. Wagner, 89, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Visitation will be held 6-7 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 27th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 28th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Main & Miller, Scottsdale, AZ. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WAGNER, Shawn
Shawn Wagner, 14, of Tempe, died July 18, 1994. He was born in Mesa and was a graduate of McKemy Middle School and was a Boy Scout.

WAGONER, Donald F.
10 Feb 1923 - 20 Dec 1982 Donald F. Wagoner, 59, who served in the Marines during World War II, died Dec. 20, 1982, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Wagoner, 3724 W. Mercer Lane, was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago from Ohio. He had been a salesman in the janitorial supply business and was a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Ingrid; daughters, Kim Wagoner, Phoenix, Jane Dieter, Waterville, Ohio, and Suzanne Adkins, Bowling Green, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Services at Resthaven Mausoleum, 6290 W. Northern, Glendale. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel made arrangements. 12/22/1982.

WAHLERS, Linda J.
47, of Glendale, an accountant with Golden Heritage Homes, was born in Helena, Montana. Husband, Herman W.; sons, John and Scott GARNET; sisters, Delores BEEDLE and Marlene BURBACK; brothers, Clifford R. and Victor Mark HUBERT. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

WAINWRIGHT, Leroy
Pastor Leroy Wainwright - Emeritus, House Of Prayer For All Nations, Church Of God In Christ, age 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 29, 2004. He was born May 22, 1919 in Camden, Arkansas. He served in the U. S. Army. Visitation Friday, September 3, 2004, 6-8 P. M. Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix., AZ. Celebration Service Saturday, September 4, 2004, 11:00 A. M., Bethesda Community Baptist Church, 906 E. Jones, Phoenix., AZ. Interment Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 11:00 A. M., National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona, Phoenix., AZ. Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

WAINWRIGHT, Rev. Leroy
Rev. Leroy Wainwright, 85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away August 29, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army. Visitation September 3, 2004, 6-8pm Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services September 4, 2004, 11am Bethesda Community Baptist Church, 906 E. Jones, Phoenix, AZ. Interment September 7, 2004 at 11am National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Preston Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

WAITE, Hazel
Hazel Waite, 84, died Saturday, June 15, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a member of the Eighth Church of Christ Scientists in Detroit. Son, Herbert J. Waite. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Burial in Deer Valley Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

WAITE, Joy William
St. Johns - Joy William Waite, 70, who was branch president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here, died Nov. 25, 1982, at his home. Mr. Waite was a lifelong Arizona resident and retired from the Arizona Highway Department. He was past president of the St. Johns Rotary, the St. Johns Irrigation Commission and the Apache County Museum. Services were at the St. Johns Stake Center. Arrangements were made by Jeweks Mortuary of Springerville. 11/27/1982.

WAITE, Stella
Safford - Stella Waite, 67, died Thursday, June 6, 1974, at the Mt. Graham Community Hospital. Husband, Robert; son, Stewart; sisters, Mrs. Melba Lee, Mrs. Grace Lamb, Mrs. Lilly Norton, and Mrs. Clara Golden; a brother, Walter Stewart, and four grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral Home. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. 6/7/1974.

WAITE, Ward M.
Sun City - Services for Ward McDermand Waite, 67, of 12226 Pebble Beach Drive, a five-year resident here, will be at St. Christopher Episcopal Church. Mr. Waite, who died Dec. 4, 1982, at his home, was an engineer for Kaiser Engineers for 31 years and worked in that capacity in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. He was born in Flint, Michigan, and moved to Sun City from Glendora, California. Mr. Waite was a Mason, an Elk and a member of the Sun Sky Kiwanis Club and Oakmont Men's Club here. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Constance; son, Ward, Jr.; daughter, Lynn; one sister and five grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic December 9, 1982.

WAKE, George W.
Eloy -- George W. Wake, 56, of Eloy, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in his home. He lived in this area 25 years and had been a realtor and farm land broker since 1950. Wife, Marion; mother, Mrs. Ella WAKE; son, Steve, a brother and a sister. Valley Funeral Home. Rosary and Mass in St. Helen's Catholic Church. 13 Jan 1976.

WAKEFIELD, Clarence N.
Mesa - Clarence N. Wakefield, 89, a World War I veteran, died Dec. 3, 1982, at a Valley hospital. Mr. Wakefield, of 51 S. 48th St., was born in Studley, Kansas, and moved to Arizona from Wichita, Kansas, 25 years ago. He is survived by his niece, Vella M. Miller, and nephew, C. M. Allen. Graveside services were at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic December 5, 1989.

WAKEFIELD, Florene Mae
Williams - Mrs. Florene Mae Haave Wakefield, 51, a former advertising manager of The Williams News, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Williams Hospital. She had also worked as a general insurance agent for the Arizona Daily Sun of Flagstaff. Husband, Grant; sons, Maurice and Marvin; daughters, Mrs. Jana Rowley, Mrs. Debra Chevelier and Mrs. Verda Rush; two brothers out of state; and three grandchildren. Walker Mortuary. Services at the Williams Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial in Taylor Cemetery. 10/27/1974.

WAKELAND, Charles Franklin
Charles Franklin Wakeland, 66, of 4483 N. 49th Drive, a retired maintenance man who had worked at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Eathel G.; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Robinson; sons, John and Charles; a brother out of state; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were in Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, October 27, 1974, p. 26.

WAKEMAN, Charles T.
Safford -- Charles T. Wakeman, 71, died Wed., Feb. 11, 1976, in Mt. Graham Community Hospital. He was a retired restaurant operator who moved to the Gila Valley from California during the past year. Survivors include his wife, Ova; and a sister. Services in Texas. 13 Feb 1976

WALBURN, Jason
Jason Walburn, 2, son of William and Sheryl Brown, died Nov. 30, 1982, in his home. He was born in Bluffton, Indiana. 12/2/1982.

WALBYE, Selma C.
10 Jul 1894 - Oct 1982, 88, b. Sweden.

WALCH, Wilbert H.
Wilbert H. Walch, 55, of 2307 E. Glenrosa, an x-ray technician for Phoenix Orthopedic Clinic, died Saturday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Walch was a 14-year resident of Phoenix. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of the Phoenix Power Squadron, a boating club. Funeral services were held in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Mrs. Carlos Siders of Phoenix; his father, William Walch of St. Louis; and a sister, Mrs. Esther Stevens of St. Louis. AZ Republic Monday, Aug. 28, 1967, p. 31.

WALCON, Letha
Letha Walcon, 83, of Mesa died Aug. 30, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Friday at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. (480) 832-2850. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WALCOTT, Letha
Letha Walcott, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 30, 2004. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, September 3, 2004 at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

WALDECK, August W.
Glendale - August W. Waldeck, 83, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, died Oct. 25, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Waldeck was a retired iron worker and once worked as a machinist at The Arizona Republic. He moved to Arizona in 1950 from Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Ida; children, Mrs. Marion Burbeck and Roland; a sister and six grandchildren. Interment Resthaven. 28 Oct 1979

WALDREP, Dorothy
Mrs. Dorothy Waldrep, 45, who had been a secretary 10 years at Alhambra School before retiring in 1966, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1967, in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Waldrep was a member of the Wesleyan Guild at Asbury Methodist Church. Born in Fredonia, Kansas, she came to Casa Grande 22 years ago and resided there three years before moving to Phoenix. Services at A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alfred B.; a daughter, Cela Gay Waldrep; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Cook of Independence, Kansas; a brother, Keith W. Cook of Phoenix; two other brothers and a sister out of state. Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

WALDRIP, Ella Margaret
Laveen, 92, born in Weatherford, Texas; moved here nine years ago from Whittier, California. daughters, Areta CHEATHAM, Tina TOLLE; sons, Herbert, Jesse; sister out of state. Burial in Whittier, California. 19 August 1967

WALDRIP, Victor F.
5718 S. 12th Way, husband of Barbara, father of Denise, Wayne and Wade. Son of Mrs. J. W. Waldrip, Globe, Ariz. Brother of Sam of Torrence, California, and Floyd of Phoenix, Mrs. Ruth BRENIGER of Casa Grande and Mrs. Ann Temple of Denver. Services in Arizona Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jerold E. Tyler officiating. Interment in East Resthaven, Henry T. Forman, Director. announcement only 12 January 1960.

WALDRON, Omar
Funeral services and burial for Omar Waldron, 51, who died Jan. 24, 1960, of a heart attack, were in Crawford, Nebraska. Mr. Waldron, a Phoenix resident the past three years, was a World War II veteran and was employed by Fisher Contracting Co. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. R. G. Fox, Crawford. 26 January 1960

WALDRUP, Jodie
Glendale - Jodie Waldrup. 61, who retired two years ago as a printer for Gulf Oil Co., died Jan. 29, 1982, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. He moved to Arizona 30 years ago from his native Oklahoma. He was a member of the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Lois; mother, Claudie Waldrup; two sisters and two brothers. Services in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Feb. 2, 1982.

WALEMA, Marian
60, of Phoenix, a self-employed seamstress, was born in Big Sandy, Arizona. Survivors include her daughter, Rosemary SULLIVAN; sisters, Melanda POWSKEY, Hazel PARSONS, Julia CLARKE, Henrietta OSIFE, Reba MAJENTY and Delia COOK; brothers, Leonard and Ira MAJENTY. Valentine Cemetery, Valentine, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

WALENTINY, Ann
Ann Walentiny, age 66, passed away August 30, 2004 Monday, the loving wife and best friend of Gene Walentiny. Ann was born on May 6, 1938, in Walla Walla, Washington. Ann was a woman who loved life and her family with all her heart. Sports, sailing, loving her husband, children and grandchildren are what she lived for. All who knew her were better off just having known her. Her loving heart and lust for life will be missed by all. Ann is survived by her husband, Gene, and their children, David and his wife Stacey, Mark and his wife Viviane, Renne and her husband Rich, and Kim. Together they have 8 grandchildren, Tanner, Janay, Shane, Danielle, Keith, Corey, Troy and Anthony. Ann was a much loved and treasured wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Visitation Friday, September 3, 2004 front 5 P. M. to 7 P. M. Funeral Service 7:00 P. M. at Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Ave. Family suggest donations to: Arizona Sailing Foundation 110 FL Northview, Phoenix, Az 85020 Attn: Bill Hutchinson Published in the Arizona Republic from 9/2/2004 - 9/3/2004.

WALKER, Bill
Scottsdale - Wake for Bill Walker, 60, who died Dec. 15, 1982, was at Botimer Family Mortuary. Memorial services were at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Fort McDowell Reservation. Mr. Walker, an Arizona native, lived in Scottsdale and was employed as a cowboy. 12/18/1982.

WALKER, Bobby Ray
Kingman - Bobby Ray Walker, 43, a deputy sheriff and minister here, died Wed., Dec. 31, 1969, of a heart attack after he was involved in a scuffle with a teen-ager. He and another deputy stopped two cars late Tuesday night north of Kingman for investigation of drunken driving. The scuffle occurred while the deputies were questioning the occupants of the car. He was taken to Mohave General Hospital where he died. Mr. Walker was the pastor of Emanuel Baptist Church. Wife, Bessie; daughter, Treleta; mother, Mrs. Annie WALKER of Novato, CA.; two sisters and a brother out of state. Services were at St. John's United Methodist Church. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 1/4/1970.

WALKER, Catherine P.
Sun City - Services for Catherine P. Walker, 85, a former radio actress in New York City, were in Menke Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker, 10530 Tropicana Circle, came here in 1973 from New Hampshire and died Feb. 1, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Belleville, Kansas, and was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Sun City. She is survived by daughters, Sue S. Hubbard of Florida and Betsy S. Mercer of Sun City; a brother, George Pierce of Massachusetts; and seven grandchildren. Contributions may be sent to Belleville Cultural Center, Belleville, Kansas. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

WALKER, Doris Pauline
53, 25 January 1960

WALKER, Hope
Hope Walker, 76, of Flagstaff, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Ethel K. Headrick; son, Zack. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Flagstaff. 20 May 1994.

WALKER, Ira Franklin
Ira Franklin Walker, 99, of Mesa, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Humansville, Missouri, and was a retired carpenter. Survivors include son-in-law, Don Bailey; sister, Ruth McKinney; and two grandchildren. East Mesa Christian Church, 706 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa. 2/4/1994.

WALKER, Ivy E.
Prescott, 77, born in Eddy, New Mexico; spent most of her life in the Big Bug Creek area near Mayer. daughters, Mrs. Floyd MURPHY, Mrs. Grant SIPES, Mrs. Joe EDWARDS, Mrs. Graham FRENCH; sons, Robert of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Ted of El Cajon, California. headstone and more information here Mountain View Cemetery 18 August 1967

WALKER, Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson Walker, Jr. 53, passed away on August 27, 2005. Jack was born to Jack Thompson and Pauline Walker in Phoenix Arizona. He participated in 4-H and FFA while growing up in Arizona. He was a member of the Alfa Gamma Rho Fraternity and an active member of the Tempe JCs. Jack attended Arizona State University earning a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Agri/Business. He devoted his career to the industry he grew up in, Agriculture. His specialty was cotton which lead him to work for Anderson Clayton, Chickasha Cotton Oil Company. Jack is survived by his Wife Cindy, Daughter Morgan and two sons Jeremy and Justin his Mother Pauline and four brothers Bill, Lee, Jim and Don. A Memorial Service was held at the Green Acres Mortuary 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale Az. Family suggests donations in Jack's name to Tempe Boys & Girls Club, 715 W. 5th St. Tempe AZ 85281. The East Valley Tribune 9/1/2005.

WALKER, James Edward
James Edward Walker, 65, of Phoenix, died July 30, 1994. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret Byrne and Patricia; sons, Dana, Robert and John. Private services Arizona Aftercare. 4 Aug 1994.

WALKER, John
Survived by wife, Irene, of Mesa; daughter, Sally Dilger of Chicago; two brothers and 3 sisters out of state; three grandchildren. Services and interment in Chicago, IL. Arrangements by Gibbons Bunker Garden Chapel. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

WALKER, Mack C.
Mack C. Walker, 77, who came here in 1915, died Thurs., Aug. 31, 1967, in Chandler Community Hospital. He had been a farm worker. He was born in Woodland, Mississippi, and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mamie GREGG of Tempe, Mrs. Etta E. FRYE of Chandler and Mrs. Sallie BAKER of Morrow Bay, California; two brothers, Johnnie WALKER of Phoenix and Mitchell WALKER of Portland, Oregon. Military rites by the American Legion will be in Mesa Cemetery. 9/2/1967.

WALKER, Mrs. Belle
Belle Walker, 78, died Friday, March 6, 1970, in Phoenix General Hospital. She was born in Arkansas and came to Phoenix in 1943 from Texas. Survivors include one son, Fred WALKER of Phoenix; two daughters, Mrs. Avis FOWLER of Phoenix and Juanita OVERLEY of San Jose, CA; and 16 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. 3/8-10/1970.

WALKER, Paul E.
Mesa - Funeral services for Paul E. Walker, 55, of 237 N. Harris, will be tomorrow in Carr Mortuary, Tempe. The Rev. Frank F. Knouse, of the First Methodist Church of Scottsdale, will officiate. Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery. Mr. Walker died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1960, en route to a Phoenix hospital. Born in Chandlerville, Illinois, he made his home here with his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Walker. He is also survived by three sons, James, Peoria, Illinois, and David Lee and John M., both of Scottsdale; two daughters, Janie and Pauline Walker, both of Scottsdale; a brother, Wallace N. Walker, Prescott; and an aunt, Mrs. E. J. Howey, Mesa. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1960.

WALKER, Raymond H.
Raymond H. Walker, 78, of Apache Junction, was born in Alhambra, California, and died Oct. 29, 1994. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor. No services. Apache Junction Mortuary. 11/2/1994.

WALKER, Sandra
Sandra (Sandy) Walker went to be with her savior on September 10, 2004. Sandy was born on May 13, 1958 in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from Altus (Okla.) High School in 1976, and one year later she and Kent Walker were married on May 21, 1977. Together they had two children, Lindsay and Cameron. Sandy dedicated her life to serving her family and her Lord. Her life was a testament to the strength and peace that only God can provide. When diagnosed with cancer in September 2000, she fought hard and lived a life full of hills and valleys, relying on the Lord to sustain her the entire time. Her favorite chapter in the Bible was Psalm 23: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me" (verse 4a). Sandy is survived by her husband and two children; her mother Mary Mahaney and her husband Dave; her father Bob Dudeck and his wife Bobbie; her brother David Dudeck and his wife Judy; her mother-in-law Vennie Walker; her brother-in-law Randall and his wife Kathy; her sister-in-law Janice and her husband Mark; her sister-in-law Joan and her husband Walter; and her brother-in-law Craig. Funeral Services will be held at Palmcroft Baptist Church 15825 N. 35th Ave. on Monday September 13, 2004 at 10:00 AM with services officiated by Pastor Don Engram, interment to follow at Phoenix Memorial Park 200 W. Beardsley Rd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley 9720 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WALKER, Thelma Moore
Thelma Walker, 78, of 7742 N. 12th St., retired educator for the State Board of Cosmetology and co-founder of the Arizona Barber College, died Feb. 3, 1982, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Walker was born in Marshall, Texas, and came to Arizona in 1943. She was a member of the Tanner African Methodist Episcopal Church. She is survived by her stepchildren, Bob Walker and Patricia Walker. Memorial services were at Webber & Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. The AZ Republic Feb 8, 1982.

WALKER, Virginia L.
Virginia L. Walker, 86, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Newark, N.J., and was a homemaker. Daughters, Susan Walters and June Robertson; son, William J.; sister, Catherine L. Engler; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held in New Jersey. 2/17/1994.

WALKER, Woodrow Wilson
13 Feb 1919 - 27 Nov 1982 Woodrow Wilson Walker, 63, died Nov. 27, 1982, in Westland, Michigan. He was born in Alabama and owned a jewelry manufacturing business in Providence, R. I. Survivors include a sister, Aloha Nelson. 12/1/1982.

WALL, Michael Lee
Michael Lee Wall, 32, a warehouseman with Valley Distributing, died Dec. 22, 1982, at his home at 2022 E. McDowell. Mr. Wall was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and moved to Arizona from Iowa nine years ago. He is survived by his mother, Irene, and stepsister, Janice. Private services arranged by Mercer Mortuary. 12/28/1982.

WALLACE, Charles U.
Mesa - Charles U. Wallace, 71, who retired from the Army in 1967 as a chief warrant officer, died March 27, 1980. Mr. Wallace worked in security for International Harverter Corp and was a member of the Retired Officers Association and the Eagles. He came to Arizona in 1969 from Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Betty J.; children, Dorothea L. Stanford, Charles, Jr., and Frank A.; two brothers; nine grandchildren. Services were in Springfield, Ohio. 3/29/1980.

WALLACE, Dorothy R.
Dorothy R. Wallace, 77, of Phoenix, a custodian, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Cincinnati. Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Brewer and Dorothea Pleickhardt; son, David; five sisters; one brother; 10 grandchildren. Services are private A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

WALLACE, Harold
Harold Wallace, age 67, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Mr. Wallace served in the U. S. Military. Visitation will be held Friday, September 10, 2004, 5-8 P. M., at Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 301 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

WALLACE, Lucille V.
28 Sep 1909 - 22 Jan 1980 Mesa - Lucille V. Wallace, 70, who was a member of Esther Circle at Shepherd of the Desert United Church of Christ and the Radio Information Service for the Blind and Handicapped, died Jan. 22, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are her children, Patricia Hanemann, Thomas B. and Col. Robert J. Wallace, and five granadsons. 1/25/1980.

WALLACE, Marie
Mesa - Marie Wallace, 73, who came here in 1973 from Wichita, Kansas, where she had been office manager for a pipe company, died Dec. 30, 1981, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Wallace, 233 N. Val Vista, was a member of Baseline Baptist Church and Professional Business Women's Club. She is survived by sons, George, Col. Kenneth and Lawrence; six grandchildren; a brother and five sisters. Services will be Saturday in Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St. Interment in Wichita, Kansas. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

WALLACE, Paul
Paul Wallace, 65, a produce worker, died Sunday, June 2, 1974, in Mesa General Hospital. He had lived in Arizona 25 years. Wife, Opel; children, Dennis, Gary, Robert, Barry, Rickie and Paula Kay Wallace and Mrs. Barbara Wagner; brothers, Dennis, Cledy and Curtis; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel McAllister. Mesa City Cemetery. 6/5/1974.

WALLACE, Tom, Sr.
Pasadena, CA, Tom Wallace, Sr., pioneer in radio nationally, died May 8, 1967, in California where he had been a resident for two months. He was a native of Bisbee, AZ, and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1922. He entered the radio business as early as 1918 when he sang on the first station in San Diego while serving in the Navy. In 1949, Mr. Wallace and the late Tom Brenneman received federal authorization for Radio station KTKT in Tucson, and Mr. Wallace came to Tucson to take over the operation in 1951. Survivors include his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Richard Finley, both of California; and two sons, George Wallace and Tom Wallace, Jr., both of Tucson; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Pickrell and Mrs. Dorothea Mahan, both of Tucson. 9 May 1967.

WALLENBERG, John B.
John B. Wallenberg, 93, of Phoenix, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Minnesota and was a farmer. Survivors include his sons, Raymond and Vincent; sister, Anna; brother, Stanley; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Park 200 W. Beardsley, Phoenix. 5/23/1994.

WALLER, Fay A.
Fay A. Waller, 69, of Phoenix, a K Mart employee, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and also worked for American Airlines. Survivors include her husband, Gene S.; daughters, Carolyn Pitchford, Gene Rangle, Bandy Miller, Christy and Tracy; son, Michael Ray; and six grandchildren. Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3630 N. 71st Ave. Green Acres Mortuary, Glendale. Wednesday, June 15, 1994, The Arizona Republic.

WALLER, Gene L.
T/SGT Gene L. Waller, USAF, Ret., age 77 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 24, 2004. He was born on April 29, 1926 in Wellington, KS. Gene grew up in Clinton, OK, where he attended Grammer and High School before enlisting into the US Navy, serving 2yrs during the Pacific Theater. He also served honorably in the US Air Force for 18 yrs. before retiring. He is survived by his son Michael Waller; daughters Gene Rangel, Carolyn Pitchford, Bandy Lynn Miller, Christie Waller and Tracie Obermiller; sisters Wanda and Carolyn; brother Cecil Waller; 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic from 2/28/2004 - 2/29/2004.

WALLER, John P.
John P. Waller, 54, an ironwork welder who came here 41 years ago from his native Missouri, died Oct. 12, 1980. Survived by daughter, Becky Jean Waller; sister, Mrs. Frederick May; brothers, George and William, all of Phoenix. Graveside services Wednesday at Resthaven Park. Hansen Mortuary. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1980.

WALLER, Wanda Louise
Wanda Louise Waller, 34, who graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1963, died after a long illness Oct. 10, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was brought to Phoenix from California as an infant. Surviving are herhusband, Charles R.; children, Kerie Lynn and Jeffrey R.; parents, James and Wilma Sloane; and four sisters. Graveside services were in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. 10/12/1979.

WALLING, Charles M.
Lt. Col. Charles M. Walling, 39, was missing in action since 1966 and was declared killed in action March 17, 1978. He was the pilot of an F-4 Fighter plane that was downed in Vietnam Aug. 8, 1966. Born in Phoenix, he graduated from Camelback High School and Arizona State University in 1961. He completed his pilots training at Williams Air Force Base in 1962. Wife, Julie; sons, Michael and Jeffrey; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton F. Walling; three sisters, a brother; and a grandmother. First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central. Paradise Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic April, 1978

WALLIS, Brad
Services for Brad Wallis, 22, a carpenter who died of auto accident injuries Oct. 5, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital, were in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. Mr. Wallis, 4311 E. Sells Drive, came here in 1965 from Canada. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church and as a student played in the bands at Kachina Elementary and Arcadia High Schools. Surviving are his father, Raymond, and a sister, Javette Wallis. Family prefer memorials to the Arcadia High. Interment Greenwood. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.

WALQUIST, Harold C.
Harold C. Walquist, 64, a retired maintenance man for Maricopa County, died Tuesday, April 25, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. Services in Ironwood, Michigan, with arrangements by Cannon Funeral Home. Walquist, 749 S. Fourth St., Avondale, moved to Arizona from Michigan 17 years ago. Survivors include two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WALSH, Gertrude V.
Funeral services and burial were in Sioux City, Iowa, for Mrs. Gertrude V. Walsh, 66, of Sioux City, who died Thursday, January 7, 1960, in Memorial Hospital here. Mrs. Walsh was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marie Carey, 5023 E. Osborn. Her husband, Edward, of Sioux City, and a sister, Mrs. An'ges {sic} O'Hannessian, of Los Angeles, also survive. The AZ Republic January 9, 1960.

WALSH, James M.
Kearny -- Dr. James M. Walsh, 81, a physician who joined the staff of the United Verde Copper Co. in 1918 at Jerome, died Sept. 21, 1967, in a Tempe hospital. After he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1908, he served briefly with the Wolverine and Mohawk Mining Co. before coming to Jerome. He left Jerome in 1933 for three years at Boron, CA, with Pacific Borax Co. He returned to Jerome until 1942 when he left to head the medical department of the U.S. Smelting and Refining Co. in Midvale, UT. Dr. Walsh helped open Marcus J. Lawrence Memorial Hospital at Cottonwood in 1945 and served four years as Pima Co Medical Officer. He was born in Prescott, Ontario. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, John of Jerome; daughters, Mrs. Helen MEALICK and Mrs. Harriet ARMER, both of San Jose, Calif.; a brother and a sister out of state; and nine grandchildren. Mass of Requiem was said in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Phoenix. Burial in the Clarkdale Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

WALSH, Joseph F.
6 Aug 1918 - 27 Feb 1970. Joseph F. Walsh, 51, a former maintenance man in New York City, died Fri., Feb 27, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Newark, N.J. and came here six years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen WALSH of Phoenix and a sister, Margaret FLETCHER of Phoenix. Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

WALSH, Samuel
Samuel Walsh, 65, 12/7/1982.

WALSH, Thelma L.
Sedona -- Mrs. Thelma L. Walsh, 65, died in her home on Brewer Road here early Saturday morning, April 29, 1967, after a long illness. Funeral services tomorrow in the Sedona Home for Funerals. Burial in Sedona Memorial Park. Mrs. Walsh was born in Perry County, Missouri. She and her husband moved to Sedona in 1958 from Montecito, Calif. They owned and operated Hidden Treasures Antique Shop here. Mrs. Walsh is survived by her husband, Thomas H.; her mother, Mrs. Jessie Martin of St. Louis; and two brothers, Rawley of St. Louis and Noel of California. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, May 1, 1967.

WALSTON, Isabel Lillie
Isabel Lillie Walston, 80, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors include her son, Gary; brothers, LeRoy and Edwin; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Road. Services Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3530 N. 32nd St. Contributions: American Heart Association, 1550 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

WALSTON, Oliver E.
Oliver E. Walston, 83, of Phoenix, a business owner, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Iowa. Survivors include his son, Gary; sister, Agnes Stusse; brothers, James and Douglas; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Road. Services Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3590 N. 32nd St. Contributions: American Heart Association, 1550 E. Meadowbrook, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

WALTER, Anna K.
Anna K. Walter, 72, a registered nurse 30 years, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977. She held a degree to teach from Emery University in Atlanta and was a member of the Toby House Guild and Triangles in Phoenix. Children, Joanne Laurie and John E., Jr.; a sister; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

WALTER, Barbara
Barbara "Barbie" Borah Walter, age 57, born & raised in Phoenix, AZ died in San Diego, CA June 12, 1998. She is survived by her husband Ken, children; Kris DEVORE, Kerrie PAYNE, Keith FRAKES, Debie WALTER, Dena WALTER, & brother Jim BORAH. A memorial has been set up in her name to: "La Familia" Childcare Center in Mazatlan, Mexico. Sent contributions C/O Dort Sigler, 1040 E. Osborn Rd, Crystal Point, Phx, AZ 85014 The Arizona Republic Sunday, July 5, 1998

WALTERS, Edward L.
Miami -- Edward L. Walters, 71, lived in Miami 49 years and died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1976, in his home. He was a retired chief chemist of Cities Service Co. Wife, Betty; son, Jerry; two grandchildren. 1/9/1976.

WALTERS, George C.
George C. Walters, 95, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 22, 2004. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WALTERS, Lillian I.
Services for Lillian I. Walters, 66, who died June 23, 1978, at Phoenix General Hospital, will be at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mrs. Walters, 4020 W. Tuckey Lane, was born in Ovala, Texas, and came to Phoenix 30 years ago from Oregon. Survivors include her husband, Roedal; children, Marlin Taylor, Billie Sorensen, and Bettie Williamson; two brothers, 12 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. 6/25/1978.

WALTERS, Lillian I.
Lillian I. Walters, 66, from Ovala, Texas; came from Oregon, died 23 Jun 1978, Survivors include Roedal Martin TAYLOR, Billie SORENSEN, Bettie WILLIAMSON June 25, 1978.

WALTERS, Marjorie J.
Marjorie J. Walters, 36, died Sat., Aug. 12, 1967, in her home at 2029 W. Tuckey. Relatives said she had an ulcer. She moved to Phoenix three years ago from Bloomfield where she had been employed as a cost accountant. She was born in Montclair, N.J. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie, of Phoenix, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Graham COCKEFAIR of Bloomfield. Services and burial were in Bloomfield, NJ. 8/15/1967.

WALTERS, Sylvia
Sylvia Walters, 73, 2939 E. Broadway, a retired nurse, died Dec. 17, 1982, at her residence. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and moved to Arizona from Missouri 32 years ago. Husband, Reuben; son, James, and two grandchildren. Services at Church of Christ, 43 W. Broadway. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 12/21/1982.

WALTHER, Myrtle M.
3 Mar 1905 - 30 Nov 1982 Myrtle M. Walther, 77, a homemaker, was born in New Albany, Indiana, and died Nov. 30, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. She moved to Arizona 20 years ago from Denver. She was a member of the Sun City West Baptist Chapel. Husband, Winfield; son, Wayne; a sister. 12/2/1982.

WALTHERS, John
6 May 1905 - Mar 1970. Globe - John Walthers, 64, died Tues., March 3, 1970, in his home. He was born and raised in Globe and was a radio repairman for Sears, Roebuck & Co. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Margaret TERMAIN of Globe and a sister and brother out of state; brother, Henry, of Mesa. Burial (gravestone) in Globe Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

WALTMAN, Eva D.
Eva D. Waltman, 74, Prescott, husband, Frank; sons, Stanley, Tom and Charles. 12/7/1982.

WALTMAN, Mae Cora
22 Apr 1893 - 29 Mar 1980 Mae Cora Waltman, 86, a Minnesota native who lived here eight years, died March 29, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Waltman is survived by a daughter, Maxine Sommerfield; a sister, Stella Hartley, Mankato, MN; three grandchildren. Rosary at Mercer Mortuary. Mass at St. Agnes Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Interment St. Francis. 3/30/1980.

WALTON, Alexander Gene
Services for Alexander Gene Walton, 44, of 710 S. Fourth St., will be Wednesday at Tanner Chapel, C.M.E. Church, Eighth Street & Jefferson. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Webber and Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. Born in Albion, Michigan, Mr. Walton came to Phoenix in 1931. He died Wednesday, May 10, 1967, in the Veterans' Administration Hospital here. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joe Frances; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Moreland, Los Angeles, Marva and Terry, both of Phoenix; four sons, Richard, Patrick, Robert and Allen, all of Phoenix; four grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Walton, Phoenix; four sisters, Mrs. Annie L. Lane, Mrs. Gladys Scott, Mrs. Ruth Vann, and Mrs. Phyllis Barrett, all of Phoenix and two other sisters out of state, Lilly May Smith, Irene Ratliff, Calif.. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, May 14, 1967.

WALTON, Rev. Thomas M.
Services for the Rev. Thomas M. Walton, who had retired after 52 years as a minister, were in First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. Mr. Walton had served churches in Missouri and Iowa and 10 months in Tolleson after moving here 17 years ago. He was a member of Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges. Survivors include his wife, Orpha A.; children, Marcella Huff, Marian Claman, Vilas, Melvin and Thomas; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A. L. Moor & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10 Oct 1979, p. C8.

WALTZ, Raymond Valentine
Raymond Valentine Waltz, 74, Died 9/23/04. Born 10/2/1929 in Phoenix and grew up in Tempe. Ray was on the swimming and diving team at Tempe high school and was a lifeguard at Tempe Beach pool. He was a Korean war veteran. He retired from Mountain Bell after 32 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Ray also served as the Vice President of the Arizona Wildlife Federation in the mid 70's and was an avid fisherman. In his last years Ray loved to hunt for crystals in the Arizona outdoors and make custom jewelry. He is survived by his life partner of 20 years Sandra Augustadt, Sister Joanne Roepke, Children: Matthew, Stephan, Dana Montegnase, and Bryan, Their mother Dorothy Waltz, and 5 grandchildren. Private services have been held. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

WAMPLER, John S.
Graveside services were held Wednesday for John S. Wampler, 84, a self-employed gardener who died Tuesday, Oct. 19,1982, in Phoenix. Wampler, 1110 N. 12th St., moved to Phoenix 50 years ago from his native Virginia. Survivors include his two stepsons, David McCarthy and Morgan Hale; a stepdaughter, Sue Laine; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Published in The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, October 23, 1982

WAMSLEY, Earl
Mesa - Earl Wamsley, a coal miner from Utah who lived in Arizona 22 years, died Jan. 25, 1980. Survivors include his wife, Harriet; sons, Warnell and Bryce; three sisters; three brothers and three grandchildren. Services were at the 10th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1/28/1980.

WAMSLEY, Harriet
20 Sep 1897 - 10 Oct 1980 Harriet Wamsley, 83, who lived in Phoenix until her husband, Earl, died here in January, died Oct. 10, 1980, in Bountiful, Utah. Husband, Earl, died in January. Sons, Bryce and Warnell; three grandchildren; two sisters; and five brothers. Graveside services were in Pima Cemetery near Safford. 10/15/1980.

WANDREY, Nelson M.
Nelson M. Wandrey, 66, passed away on September 13, 2004 in Paulden, Arizona. He was born December 12, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Traverse City, Michigan and Markham, Illinois where he graduated from Bremen Township High School. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1959 and then served several years in the reserves. Nelson and his family moved to Glendale, Arizona in 1969 where he worked as a District Manager for W. A. Taylor Co. Nelson is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Alexander, Jennifer Aykens, Natalie Tipton, and Ginger DeLallo; seven grandchildren, Jenna, Alyssa, Bronson, Samantha, Abigail, Madeleine, and Bridget; his mother, Linnea Wandrey; sisters, Dorothy Vagnieres and Linda Stanley and brothers, William and Kurt Wandrey and many nieces and nephews; Janet Wandrey, his former wife and Charlene Dethmers his long time companion. His father, William Wandrey preceded him in death. A private memorial service is planned. Contributions in Nelson's name may be made to the Arizona Veteran's Donation Fund, 4141 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85012. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/25/2004 - 9/26/2004.

WANDRYCH, Laura
9 Dec 1893 - 12 Dec 1970. Scottsdale - Laura Wandrych, 73, who moved here 10 years ago from her native Milwaukee, died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Anthony. Survivors include her husband, Stanley; two sons, Richard of Scottsdale and Stanley K. of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Richard C. Gormley of Phoenix and Mrs. Phillis Brocki of Milwaukee; a brother out of state and five grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/14/1970.

WANNOP, George Bradford
George B. Wannop, Jr., 71, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 10, 2004. He was born June 12, 1933 in Berkeley, CA to George, Sr. and Dorothy Wannop. George's middle name "Bradford" is after an ancestor from England on his father's side who was the First Governor of Plymouth Colony. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Norville Parker; first wife, Jean of over 30 years; second wife, Peggy of almost 6 years. He is survived by his children, daughter, Sheri (Jim) Farmer; sons, Larry (Linda) Bowles and Richard Bowles; and granddaughter, Briana (Alejando) Gonzales. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. He had a heart of gold. We will all hold something dear about him. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 10:00 a. m., Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way with interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Friends are invited to join the family at the Wannop residence after the cemetery for food and remembrance of George. Submitted on (09/14/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WARBINGTON, Thomas Jefferson
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WARBRITTON, Bert
12 Sept 1919 - 27 Oct 1979 Bert Warbritton, 60, who had served as an Army officer in World War II and had been a warehouse foreman, died Oct. 27, 1979, in Long Beach, CA Veterans Hospital. Mr. Warbritton came to Phoenix 33 years ago from Nebraska and moved to La Puente, CA, in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Jean; daughters, Mary Frances Beranek and Sandra Rulapaugh; father, Ralph; five grandchildren and four brothers. Oct 30, 1979.

WARCHOT, Paul Joseph
Scottsdale - Mass for Paul Joseph Warchot, 46, who was a City of Scottsdale policeman 17 years until becoming ill, will be Saturday in St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 6261 N. Granite Reef. Mr. Warchot, 8613 E. McDonald, came here in 1963 from his native Denver and died Oct. 8, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and served in the Army from 1954-1957. Surviving are his wife, Marion; children, Lisa, Michael, David, Rick and Kevin; mother, Margaret Warchot, and two sisters. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Friday, Oct. 10, 1980.

WARD, David Henry
28 Oct 1918 - 23 Jan 1980 Tempe - David Henry Ward, 61, who had been a driver for Arizona Bus Lines the past 18years, died Jan. 23, 1980, in Tempe Community Hospital. He drove for the Greyhound Bus Lines 10 years before moving to Tempe from Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; children, Kathy C. Bunger, Joan Moery, Charles Beveridge and Carl Alan Ward; and eight grandchildren. 1/26/1980.

WARD, Ernest M.
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ Funeral Announcement only 10/25/1979.

WARD, Guy E.
Guy E. Ward, 83, Golden Valley, Arizona, passed away August 24, 2004. A Celebration of Guy's life will be held 1 p. m., Friday, September 3, 2004 at the Ft. Whipple VA Medical Center Chapel in Prescott. A private cremation was held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assited the family with arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

WARD, Herbert W.
Sun City -- Herbert W. Ward , 10736 Peoria Ave., died Aug. 19, 1967, at Mountain View Pioneer Hospital in Youngtown. Mr. Ward was born in Spooner, Wisconsin, and moved to Arizona five years ago from Minneapolis, MN. He was a retired president of the Illinois Terminal Railroad in St. Louis, MO. He was a Mason and a member of the First Christian Science Church in Sun City. He was a member of the Minnesota Bar Assn and attended the Minnesota College of Law. Wife, Lillian E.; a son, Donald, of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. A. C. SCHENDEL of Minneapolis and Mrs. Guy D. LARRABEE of Napierville, IL; two brothers and a sister out of state; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park. 20 August 1967

WARD, John Steven
Chandler - John Steven Ward, 29, a former district sales adviser for The Arizona Republic, died Dec. 14, 1982, in his home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Arizona nine years ago from New York. Survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Samantha; sons, Brian and Anthony; mother, Theresa Kearney; two sisters and seven brothers. Mass was at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 12/17/1982.

WARD, Kathryn C.
Kathryn C. Ward, 87, of Phoenix, died May 16, 1994. She was born in St. Louis and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, David, and one grandchild. Services held in Missouri. 19 May 1994.

WARD, Thomas B.
Thomas B. Ward, 75, of 1650 E. Cambridge, died Saturday, January 16, 1960, in St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Maysville, Kentucky, Mr. Ward came to Phoenix 21 years ago from Ohio. He was an automobile salesman for 38 years. He was employed by Rudolph Chevrolet for four years. Services in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Dr. Fletcher H. Scharer of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. C. J. (Martha) Marston, Lexington Park, Maryland; a son, William, Phoenix; a brother, William C., Phoenix; and eight grandchildren. The AZ Republic Monday, Jan. 18, 1960.

WARD, William
Glendale -- William Ward, 49, died May 11, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. He had been a self-employed landscape gardener. He moved to Glendale 10 years ago from Tucson. He was born in Tennessee. Survivors include a brother, Cycle, of Pulaski. Services and burial were in Pulaski, TN. 5/12/1967.

WARDELL, Donald
Donald Wardell, 67, 1630 W. Auburn, Mesa, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He had been employed by Superior Bedding Co. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; children, Georgia V. Mills and Mark E.; and four grandchildren. Services were in St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Entombment Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, Chandler. Meldrum Mortuary. 1/15/1976.

WARDYGA, Irene
Irene Wardyga, 58, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 18, 2004. Formerly of Providence, RI, she was born in Paderborn, Germany on January 29, 1946. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Ksenia Szewczuk, sisters, Zofia Bollens and Joan Szewczuk, brother, Michael Szewczuk, as well as a son and two grandchildren. There will be no formal services. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

WARE, Charles O.
Charles O. Ware, 84, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. He was a retired teamster and mechanic. Children, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mrs. Mildred Appleby, Charles and Robert F.; a sister; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. July 2, 1974.

WARFIELD, Barney
23 Oct 1903 - 20 Dec 1982 Mesa - Barney Warfield, 79, a self-employed optician, died Dec. 20, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was born in England and moved to Mesa nine years ago from Canada. He was a member of the British Columbia Memorial Society. He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Ted; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Universal Memorial Center arranged private family services. 12/23/1982.

WARNER, Donald Wayne
Donald Wayne Warner, Sr., 79, of Phoenix, died Oct. 27, 1994. He was born in Butte, Montana, and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a Mason and a retired intelligence officer for the federal government. Wife, Helen; sons, Donald W., Jr., and William Bruce; sisters, Frances BROWN and Lois HODGES; brother, William Claude; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 11/1/1994.

WARREN, Benny Ray
Benny Ray Warren, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 30, 2004. Arrangements handled by Hansen Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

WARREN, Claude
Prescott - Funeral services for Claude Warren, 31, who died in a hospital here Thursday, January 14, 1960, were at the Hampton Funeral Home. Mr. Warren was born in Stockton, N. Y., and had been a resident of Prescott for a little more than a year. He was a factory worker and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Alberta; a daughter, Claudia, and a son, Allen, all of Prescott; and three brothers. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. The AZ Republic Sunday, 17 January 1960

WARREN, Harry
Mesa - Funeral services for Harry Warren, 93, of 960 E. University Drive, will be at the Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. Mr. Warren died June 24, 1978, at his home. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1781 of Mesa for 72 years. Survivors include sons Hilliard and Harold; three sisters and one brother. Interment Mesa Cemetery. Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

WARREN, Harry
Harry Warren, 93, died June 24, 1978. Survivors include Hilliard and Harold. 6/24/1978.

WARREN, Louise
Louise Warren, 101, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004, in Sun City, Arizona. Louise was born in Jacksonville. She and her husband Paul moved to Sun City, Arizona in the fall of 1970, from Springfield, Illinois. Louise is predeceased in death by her husband Paul R. Warren and her daughter Judi Ettelbrick. She is survived by her daughters: Jean Root, Mary Jo Bass; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A visitation will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 from 9:30 to 11:30 A. M. at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 1:00 P. M. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/22/2004.

WARREN, Marion Ruth
Marion Ruth Warren, 73, a nurse since 1949, died Nov. 22, 1982, at Maricopa Medical Center. Mrs. Warren was born in Detroit and moved to Phoenix 18 years ago. She is survived by her daughter, Cora Lee Warren; three sisters and two brothers; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services were at Mesa City Cemetery. Gibbons Bunker Garden Chapel made arrangements. 11/25/1982.

WARREN, Nancy Rae
Nancy Rae Spilman Warren, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 16, just two short days before her 69th birthday. She had courageously battled complications due to West Nile Virus. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wayne Warren, and son, Ronnie Wayne Warren. Nancy is survived by daughters Nancy Wibel and Sandra Adams and son Rodney Warren as well as 4 grandchildren, Terry, Brian, Ricky Wibel and Janelle Adams and 3 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include sister Marie Monsen, two brothers, Gale Spilman and David Spilman, aunt Ruth Barnes, loving in-laws and friends. We would like to extend special appreciation to her church for ongoing support as well as the ICU staff at J. C. Lincoln Hospital - North Mountain and the many Safeway Mangers who allowed time off for family care. A Memorial Service will be held on Sept. 25 at noon at Broadway Terrace, 12815 N. 28th Dr., Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marantha Missionary Baptist Church, 2115 W. McRae Way, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

WARREN, Robert James
Robert James Warren, age 81, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 1, 2004. Mr. Warren served in the U. S. Army. Services will be Sunday, September 12, 2004, Melcher's Mortuary Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. 85205. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

WARREN, Rosemary Ann
Rosemary Ann Warren, 78, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 15, 2004. Services have been held. Arrangements handled by Melcher's Mission Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

WARREN, Wade T.
Wade T. Warren, 69, who owned and operated the R & W Coin Laundry from 1963 to 1969, died Saturday, June 8, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was also a retired farmer. Wife, Victoria; a son, Archie; a daughter, Thela Warren; two brothers and a sister out of state, and five grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 6/11/1974.

WARRINGTON, Kenneth E.
Kenneth Warrington, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. WARRINGTON, died Fri., Jan. 2, 1970, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include his parents, a brother, Fred, and a sister, Barbara; grandparents, Mr. Isabel Gonzalez of San Jose, CA, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Franks of Great Falls, MT, and Fred Warrington of Grand Falls; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Amacleta Fernaaaandez of San Jose. Burial St. Francis Cemetery. 1/4/1970.

WASHABAUGH, Raymond
25 Aug 1923 - 12 Oct 1979 Raymond Washabaugh, 56, who came to Arizona 16 years ago from California and had been an administrator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Oct. 12, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Elks. He is survived by a brother. Private cremation. Memorial services were held in the Elks Lodge at Winslow. 10/13/1979.

WASHBURN, Anna V.
Services for Anna Washburn, 90, of Phoenix, who died Feb. 3, 1982, were at Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Washburn was born in Homer, Indiana, and came to Arizona in 1940. She was a member of the Homer Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Aleen Scott, Alice Crabb, Virginia Ewers; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services Greenwood Mausoleum. The AZ Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 1982.

WASHBURN, Mary Ida
Mary Ida Washburn, 62, a telephone receptionist the past 12 years for the Phoenix school system, died Sunday, May 14, 1967, of injuries suffered in a traffic accident. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clay HOWELL of Patagonia; a sister, Mrs. Blanche JENNINGS of Phoenix; another sister in Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery with the Order of Eastern Star officiating. 5/16/1967.

WASHINGTON, Lanier
Avondale - Lanier Washington, 58, a heavy equipment operator who moved to Arizona 32 years ago from New Mexico, died Nov. 28, 1982, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix. He was born in Crockett, Texas. Wife, Rebecca; sons, Curtis, Emmett, Donald and Douglas; daughters, Ethel Watkins, Charlene Jackson, Mary Washington and Julie Pless; one brother; and 21 grandchildren. 12/2/1982.

WASHINGTON, Viola F.
20 Nov 1901 - Oct 1982 Viola F. Washington, 80, husband, William; daughters, Marion Washington and Mildred Williams; sons, William, Jr., and Andrew.

WASHKO, Marion
71, of Phoenix, a homemaker, was born in Philadelphia. Survivors include her husband, Robert; son, Patrick; sister, Dorothy KALLBERG; three grandchildren. Arizona Cremation & Burial. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

WASSON, Mary
Mass for Mary Wasson, a 60-year resident of Phoenix who was born in New York, were Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in Sacred Heart Home Chapel, 1110 N. 16th St. Mrs. Wasson was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Third Order of St. Francis and had been instrumental in building the Shrine of St. Joseph at Yarnell. She died Thursday, October 21, 1982, in Phoenix. Survivors include her two sons, Fr. William Wasson of Mexico and Barney Hugh Wasson; three grandchildren. Interment in Shrine of St. Joseph in Yarnell, AZ. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Published in The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, October 23, 1982.

WATANABE, Shusaburo
Funeral services for Shusaburo Watanabe, 76, Salt River Valley farmer who died January 6, 1960, in his home, 939 W. Baseline, were in the Japanese Free Methodist Church, 4234 W. Indian School. The Rev. William Kobayashi officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Born in Japan, Mr. Watanabe had lived in the Valley 35 years. Survivors, all of Phoenix, are his wife, Tamano; three sons, Kinya Gene, and Kenny, a daughter, Yoshiko Watanabe; and four grandchildren. The AZ Republic January 7, 1960., p. 22.

WATCHMAN, Louise
Louise Watchman, 85, died Dec. 18, 1982, at her Phoenix residence. She was born in Collinsville, Illinois, and moved to Arizona 24 years ago. Daughter, Elizabeth Castelli. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Services were in Hillsboro, Illinois. 12/21/1982.

WATERHOUSE, Charles Ray
Tolleson -- Services for Charles Ray Waterhouse, 72, who died in his home Sunday, August 6, 1967, were held at Cannon Funeral Home in Goodyear. Mr. Waterhouse was born in Essex, Connecticut, and was a veteran of World War II. His only known survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Madeline Barton, of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Cremation followed the service and ashes were sent to Old Lyme. The AZ Republic Friday, August 11, 1967.

WATERMAN, Forrest Wray
Forrest Wray Waterman, 87, of Phoenix, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Creston, Iowa, and was a retired sales manager for JCPenney. Survivors include his hephews, Greg and David Brown. Mercer Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

WATERMAN, James W.
Scottsdale -- James W. Waterman, 49, owner of the Desert Star Cocktail Lounge, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1967, of a heart attack en route to Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Mr. Waterman, 3231 N. 63rd Place, had been employed by the Santa Fe after moving here in 1942 from Milwaukee. After leaving the railroad ten years ago he operated the restaurant at Thunderbird Bowling Lanes. He owned the cocktail lounge the past two years. He was born in South Dakota. Survivors include his wife, June; sons, Kenneth of Phoenix and Ronald of Milpitas, California; mother, Mrs. Emma HEIL of Owens, Wisconsin; four brothers, Frank of Menomee Falls, Wis., Melvin, Wayne, Robert; and three sisters Marjorie and Virginia, all from Milwaukee and sister, Delores Morgan (?), Fond du Lac, Wisc. Services conducted by Pastor Charles Strubel, Messinger Mortuary Chapel. Interment Green Acres Cemetery. 9/1/1967.

WATERMAN, Lois
Scottsdale - Memorial services for Lois Waterman, 67, who died Oct. 6, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital, were in St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak, Botimer Mortuary announced. Mrs. Waterman, 8237 E. Sage, moved to Scottsdale in 1964 from California. She is survived by a son, Alan Nighswonger, and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

WATERS, Dorothy L.
Services for Dorothy L. Waters, 62, were in Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr. Mrs. Waters died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, and moved to Arizona in 1955 from Columbia, California. Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Eddie and David; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Burial Mesa Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

WATERS, Ken N.
Ken N. Waters, 58, of Pinetop-Lakeside, president and county manager of First American Title Insurance Co. for Navajo and Apache Counties, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Colorado and was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Anderson-Waters; sons, John Anderson, Steven and Stephen E.; parents, Ruby and Donald Bloom; brother, Fred Bloom; and three grandchildren. Services A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Contributions: Rotary International Foundation, White Mountain Rotary Club, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ 85935. the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

WATERS, Robert Eugene,
47, was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was born in Meadville, PA, and came to Arizona four years ago. Wife, Joan; son, Robert; daughter, Diane, all of Phoenix; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene WATERS of Stoneboro, PA; a brother and sister out of state. Burial in Stoneboro. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/28/1967.

WATERS, William L.
William L. Waters, age 31, of Globe, Arizona, passed away on August 27, 2004. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 750 W. Paxton Ave., Miami, AZ. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 750 W. Paxton Ave., Miami, AZ 85539. Arrangements entrusted to Lamont Mortuary of Globe. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

WATERS, William L.
William L. Waters, 31, of Globe died Aug. 27, 2004, in Globe. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Pauls' Lutheran Church, 750 W. Paxton Ave., Miami. Lamont Mortuary of Globe handled arrangements. (928) 425-5491. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WATKINS, Cheryl Dianne
Cheryl Dianne Watkins, 58, of Scottsdale, was born on August 29, 1946 in Portland, Oregon and passed away on September 3 in Scottsdale. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Stan; daughters Tracey Florian (Texarkana, Texas), Amy Matson (Chandler), and Heather (Scottsdale); son Anthony (Gilbert); and three grandchildren Joseph Florian, Kelsey Florian, and Olivia Matson. Cheryl grew up in Salem, Oregon graduating from South Salem High School in 1964. She attended Western Oregon State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 1972. She later completed her Secondary Education Teaching Certificate at the University of Washington and taught at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington for 10 years. An active person her entire life, Cheryl enjoyed numerous interests including gardening, travel, whitewater rafting, boating, photography, snow skiing, fishing, flying, and geneology. She earned her Private Pilot Certificate in 1992. Services will be held Wednesday. September 8th at St. Bernard of Clairvaux at 11am at 124th Street and Shea Boulevard. Donations can be made to Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare 1-866-553-6789. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

WATKINS, Elaine D.
Elaine D. Watkins, 84, of Mesa died Aug. 27, 2004, in Mesa. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-2850. Submitted on (08/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WATKINS, Emma
Emma Watkins, 78, who came to Douglas in 1906 from Texas, died at Beatitudes Rest Home Tues., May 2, 1967. Mrs. Watkins was the widow of L. H. Watkins who had been in the mining equipment business in southern Arizona. They had resided in Douglas, Nogales, and Carlsbad, NM. He died in 1954. Mrs. Watkins was born in California. She was a member of Trinity Cathedral and Chapter A of PEO. She is survived by a son, Allyn, of Phoenix; four grandchildren. Services were in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt. 5/4/1967.

WATKINS, Louie I.
7 Feb 1906 - 18 Oct 1979 Services for Louie I. Watkins, 73, who lived in Arizona 63 years and died Oct. 18, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her husband, John W.; children, Edna LaGue, Clifton W. and Grady W.; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

WATKINS, Reta G.
30 Jul 1908 - 13 Oct 1982 Reta G. Watkins, 72, who lived in Phoenix 40 years, died Wed., Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley medical center. Survivors include her husband, Warren; daughter, Carla Sanford; and two sisters. The Phoenix Gazette 10/16/1982.

WATKINS, Ruth Wright
Ruth Wright Watkins, 77, of Phoenix, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was a retired waitress and was born in Truman, Arkansas. Daughter, Jean DeWitt; son, Richard Wiesenthal; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Glendale. 11/4/1994.

WATKINS, Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee Watkins, was born on May 1, 1944 in Lawrence, Kansas and passed away on September 15, 2004. Sharon is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gordon Watkins, sons, Christopher Watkins and Kenneth Watkins, daughter, Jennifer Holstad, sister, Mary O'Connell and brother, Jim O'Connell. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ with Funeral Services immediately following. Interment at Phoenix Memorial Park. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WATSON, Barbara Jean
Barbara Jean Watson, 57, of Phoenix, died Aug. 2, 1994. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn; sons, Jerald and Mike; and two grandchildren. Grandview Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 8/5/1994.

WATSON, Dorothy Eleanor
Dorothy Eleanor Watson, 90, Glendale, died August 29, 2004. Services will be private. Desert Hills Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

WATSON, Ellen T.
Ellen T. Watson, 94, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 20, 2004. Services will be held privately. Contributions can be made in Ellen's name to RTA Hospice, 1102 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WATSON, Harva J.
Harva J. Watson, 85, a farmer, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in his home at 351 S. LeSeuer, Mesa. Wife, Zealia; children, Mrs. Luril Vaught, Mrs. Viola Carroll, Mrs. Theda Bickman, and Mrs. Greta McRae, Thomas, Kenneth, Verne and Loren; five stepchildren, 52 grandchildren and 85 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. 6/25/1974.

WATSON, Ronald Eugene
Ronald Eugene Watson, 48, of Show Low, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Pinetop, AZ. Contributions may be made to the St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, make payable by check only and must state Watson Fund on check to P. O. Box 819, Pinetop, AZ 85935. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www. owensmortuary. com. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WATSON, Sina
Sina Watson, 84, of 1320 E. Bowker, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mrs. Watson, a resident of Arizona since 1952, is survived by her children, Idell Jones, Bessie L. Cook, Vera Mask, Erma Davis, Katherine Robinson, R. E., Clarence and Hayden; 4 sisters, 27 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren. Services in Church of God in Christ Congregational Church, Phoenix. 4/3/1977.

WATSON, Walter
Walter Watson, 53, of Mayer, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Casa Grande and was a construction demolition expert. Wife, Gale. 6/17/1994.

WATSON, Walter Hunt
74, of Cottonwood, an auto mechanic, was born in Pennington, N. J. and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; sister, Jean OLIVER; and brother, Donald. Westcott Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

WATSON, Wilma C.
Wilma C. Watson, 91, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. Services will be held 3:00 PM, September 18, 2004, Tempe 7th Day Adventist Church, 41 E. 13th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WATSON, Wilma Chole
Beloved Mother, Nana, Friend: Wilma Chole Watson was born July 17, 1912, in Zenith, West Virginia. She moved to Indiana in 1925 and then on to Arizona 1965 Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donna Abraham, Mrs. Marsha Francis, Kristina Watson, all of the Phoenix area, and one son Marc Watson of Northridge, California; a sister, Ruth McLeer of West Palm Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren, Jeff Abraham, John Abraham, Mrs. Jena Hirth, Mrs. Kimberlee Hooker, Mrs. Karoline Lungu, Chip Francis, Buddy Watson, Ashley Watson, Frankie Perry; and nine great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Tempe Seventh-Day-Adventist church on September 18th at 3 o'clock p. m. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Hugh William Watson, at Dale Cemetery in Connersville, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions to the Tempe SDA Church or the Hospice of the Valley (Dobson Home). Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WATTS, Jo A.
Services for Mrs. Jo A. Watts, 28, who died Saturday, Aug. 5, 1967, in Maryvale Hospital, were at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh Ave. Cremation followed. Mrs. Watts was born in Decatur, Illinois, and moved here 10 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church and lived at 5622 W. Monterosa. Survivors include her husband, James; two sons, John and Tommy; her mother, Mrs. Mabel Walton, all of Phoenix, and her father, Homer Walton of Pontiac, Illinois. Wednesday, August 9, 1967.

WATTS, Merle Keith
20 March 1929 - 29 Sept 1979 Mesa - Merle Keith Watts, 50, who had taught guitar at Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, CA, and elementary school at Soledad, CA, died Sept. 29, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Watts served in the Army in 1952-54 and moved here in 1976 from California. His two sons, Adam and John, survive. Graveside services in Arizona Veterans Cemetery with honors by a Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 1 funeral committee. Tempe Mortuary. 3 Oct 1979

WATTS, Ruth Eleanor Crain
Ruth Eleanor Crain Watts, 49, a registered medical technologist who moved here in 1959 from Columbus, OH, died Oct. 11, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Watts was president of Cholla Elementary School Boosters and taught a decision making class at the school. She was an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church at Columbus and locall was a choir member and held other offices in Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Allan; children, Suzanne, Allan Wesley and Michael Andrew; and a brother. Memorial services were in the church, 3039 W. Cactus. 13 Oct 1979

WATTS, Ruth L.
Ruth L. Watts, 70, a Mitchell, Indiana native, moved to Phoenix 26 years ago from Missouri and died Nov. 27, 1982, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Survived by husband, Earl; daughter, Marie Yacovelli; a sister; a brother; grandchildren. Services at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4901 W Indian School Rd. Maryvale Chapel & Mortuary. Monday 11/29/1982.

WAUGH, Ardith E.
Ardith E. Waugh, 89, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. A private cremation was held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Arizona Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

WAUNEKA, Jonathan
Jonathan Wauneka, 11, of Indian Wells, a student at Dilcon Boarding School, died Nov. 11, 1988. He was born in Keams Canyon. Survivors include his father, VIrgil; five brothers; and his grandparents. Services Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Indian Wells. Owens Mortuary, Holbrook. The Arizona Republic Nov. 17, 1988.

WAY, Clyde E.
Clyde E. Way, age 73, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 in Flagstaff. He was born July 11, 1931 in Portland, Oregon, a son of Clifford E. and Ruth E. Wilhelm Way. Mr. Way is survived by his wife of 52 years Norma; his daughters Leiann (James) Morris of Flagstaff, Denise (Bruce) Barnhardt of Glendale, and Rhonda (Billy) Heson of Flagstaff; his son Bill (Kim) Way of Flagstaff; his brother Larry Way of Phoenix; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his beloved dog Hannah. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. at Flagstaff Mortuary 2545 N. 4th Street Flagstaff, AZ. A viewing will be held Thursday the 23rd from 6-8 p. m. and Friday from 1-2 p. m. at the mortuary. Interment will follow the services at Citizens Cemetery 800 S. Verde in Flagstaff. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

WAY, Edward George
6 Jul 1932 - 29 Sep 1980 Edward George Way, 48, who retired as a field engineer after 25 years with the Kentron Co. in Phoenix, died Sept. 29, 1980, on a visit to Casa Grande. Mr. Way, 3430 E. Fairmount, had been committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 340. He came here in 1955 from his native New Jersey. Rosary will be today in Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School. Mass was in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 24th St. and Campbell. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Denise and Daniel of Phoenix; parents, Arthur and Margaret Way of New Jersey; a brother, Arthur Way of New Jersey; and three sisters, Greta Perry of Maine, Mary Faustini and Margaret Morgan of New Jersey. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

WAYANT, Irene
Avondale - Services for Irene Wayant, 54, were at Truth Tabernacle Church. Mrs. Wayant moved to Arizona 33 years ago from Arkansas and died Nov. 13, 1982, in Humana Hospital. She was a housewife. Husband, Harman; mother, Rosie Goedwin; sons, Frank, Terry, Bill and Donnie; daughters, Mary Shehart, Patricia Stoltz, Wanda Reynolds and Betty and Diana Wayant; seven brothers, two sisters and 13 grandchildren. Cannon Funeral Home. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

WAYMAN, Jack K.
Jack K. Wayman, 54, of Valentine, died July 31, 1994. He was born in Wrights Gap, Nebraska, and was a facilities manager for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and an Air Force veteran. Wife, Sharon; daughters, Crystal Dawn, Evie and Penny; sons, Rex, Jack T. and Danny; sisters, Alberta, Iona and Iline; brothers, Tom, Jerry and Rick; 13 grandchildren. Ajo Cemetery. 8/5/1994.

WAYNE, Wesley
Wittmann - Wesley Wayne, 82, a retired rancher, died Jan. 4, 1970, at home. He was born in Kansas and came to Buckeye in 1903 to ranch in the surrounding area. He moved to Wittmann several years ago. Survived by his wife, Audra; son, William of Blythe, Calif.; daughters, Mabel STAFFORD of Scottsdale and Estelle HERSCHFELD of California; sister, Winnie WAYNE of California; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 N. Hayden. 1/5/1970.

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