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WEAR, Stella
Stella Wear, 66, a Phoenix homemaker, died Dec. 27, 1987, at John C. Lincoln Hospital & Health Center. She was born in Rhode Island. Survivors include her husband, Jim; daughters, Juanita ZECCA and JoAnne DeBOCK; two brothers; and three grandchildren. Services at Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

WEATHERFORD, Marc E. A.
Marc Edward Anthony Weatherford, 52, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. U. S. Army. Services LDS, Desert Vista Ward, 633 S. Higley Rd., Mesa, Arizona, September 29, 2004 at 5:00 P. M. Bunker's University Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

WEATHERFORD, Marc E. A.
Marc Edward Anthony Weatherford, 52, of Mesa died Sept. 23, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 5 p. m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Desert Vista Ward, 633 S. Higley Road, Mesa. Bunker's University Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 830-4105. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WEATHERLY, James Boston
James Boston Weatherly , 79, who spent the past 20 winters in Phoenix, died Aug. 23, 1967, in Van Nuys, CA. Mr. Weatherly, a native of Bentonville, AR, and a retired farmer, is survived by two sons, Charles of Phoenix and Jimmie of Paso Robles, CA; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Spencer of Panorama City, CA, Mrs. Evelyn Abel of Ventura, CA, and Mrs. Ellen Bohannon of Corning, CA; five brothers out of state; 10 grandchildren; and nine gr-grandchildren. 24 August 1967

WEAVER, Alfred S.
Alfred S. Weaver, 61, a retired photographer, died Dec. 15, 1970, in Phoenix Veterans' Hospital. He had served as an aerial cameraman in the Army during World War II. He was born in Pittsburgh and moved here 18years ago from Lancaster, PA. Survivors include his wife, Helga; a son, Wayne, of Phoenix; and a sister, Mrs. R. H. Gjelsness of Tucson. Graveside rites were in Ft. Whipple Veterans Cemetery, Prescott. 12/16/1970.

WEAVER, Sandra Jean
Sandra Jean Weaver, 35, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Visitation one hour prior to service at the Church. Services 3:00 P. M., Thursday, September 25, 2004, Christ Church of the Valley, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, AZ 85383. Contributions may be made to Arrowhead Elementary School, 7490 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308. Desert Hills Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

WEAVER, Suzanne Wiley
26 Apr 1918 - Oct 1980 (announcement only) Suzanne W. Weaver, survived by daughters, Charlotte Hunter, Aberdeen, WA, Abbie Vanhook, Goldsboro, NC, Mary Weaver, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; sister, Mary Sangster, Phoenix; four grandchildren. Services were at All Saints Episcopal Church. Private cremation. 12 Oct 1980.

WEAVER, Thomas L.
Avondale -- Thomas L. Weaver, 52, who owned and operated Tom's Radiator Shop for five years, died Wed., Aug. 2, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma; moved to Phoenix in 1941 and to Avondale in 1964. Survived by his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanenne DOWNING of Farmington, NM, and Mrs. Glenda JORDAN of Cashion; two sons, Thomas T. of Phoenix and Johnny at home; sisters, Mrs. Lottie WHITCHURCH and Mrs. Vivian McCORMACK, both of Phoenix; and nine grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Published Aug. 4, 1967.

WEBB, Dorothy C.
Dorothy C. Webb, 82, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Visitation: Wednesday, September 15, Greenwood Memory Mausoleum at 11:30 with the Services to follow at 1:00 at 719 N. 27th Ave. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

WEBB, Jeffrey C.
Jeffrey C. Webb, 23, of Mesa, died Aug. 16, 1994. He was born in Sacramento, California, and was a cabinet maker and Navy veteran. Wife, Susan Henry; mother and stepfather, Maureen and Ronald Woodburn; father, David; sister, Jennifer; brother, Dale; and grandparents. 19 August 1994.

WEBB, Loran Reed
Loran Reed Webb, 81, a one-time road construction superintendent for the U.S. Indian Service, died Nov. 26, 1982, in Mesa. He was also a former carpenter and apartment owner, owned and operated the Daze Transfer and Storage Co. At age 72 he received his real estate license. He lived in Arizona all his life. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by daughters, Elaine Brooks, Florine Webb, Marie Lewis, Betty Faye Bostic; sons, Reece, E. Russell and Lyle; two sisters and two brothers. 11/29/1982.

WEBB, Myrna
Myrna Webb, born March 27, 1898 in Chapmansville, WV. She died September 13, 2004 at 106 years old. Myrna and her husband Charles raised eight children. She is survived by her sons; Ray, of Phoenix, and Don of Dallas, TX. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 16, 2004 9:00 to 10:00 A. M. with Funeral Service following at 10:00 A. M. at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Myrna will be laid to rest at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, a single rose from each family would be nice. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

WEBB, Ora R.
26 Aug 1886 - June 1978 Ora R. Webb, 92, came to Phoenix in 1906 from New Mexico, died June 27, 1978, in the Eastern Star Home. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 5 and First Presbyterian Church. Children, Roberta Chipman, Wayne and Russel; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

WEBB, Rockwell
Prescott - Rockwell I. Webb, 77, a Prescott businessman and civic leader for more than 50 years, died Nov. 17, 1982, at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Prescott in 1929 when he became a salesman and district manager for Goodyear Rubber & Tire Co. He later operated the Webb Motor Co., a Ford dealership, for 25 years. In 1967 he founded the Roxie Webb Inc. and for 12 years sold stocks through the Midwest Stock Exchange. Mr. Webb was a member of the Prescott School Board for 11 years and an organizer of the Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Smokie People and a director of Bagdad Copper Co. He also was a board member and president of the Salvation Army and the American Cancer Society. Mr. Webb was an Elk state president in 1939 of the Arizona Automobile Association, member of the YMCA, president and organizer of the Prescott Gun Club and a sustaining member of the Prescott Jaycees. He was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Grand Canyon Council of Boy Scouts. He is survived by his wife, Harriette; daughter, Nancy Webb Ruskin; son, Rockwell; a sister and four grandchildren. Hampton Funeral Home. 11/23/1982.

WEBB, Roy E.
7 Aug 1921 - 14 Oct 1982 Roy E. Webb, 61, who had been a truck driver for Swift Transport Co., of Phoenix, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in Flagstaff. Mr. Webb was born in Cairo, IL, and moved to Arizona from Texas in 1946. He served with the Texas National Guard 36th Division during World War II. He is survived by his sister, Kay Orrison. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, p. D-4.

WEBB, Velma Q. T.
Velma Q.T. Webb, 69, died Saturday, June 15, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She had lived in Phoenix 34 years. Husband, Theodore; children, Necola Nicholson Jr., Mrs. Norene Sanfie and Mrs. Velma Breckenridge; a sister, Mrs. Verna Allen; and four grandchildren. Services in the First Institutional Baptist Church. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

WEBER, Adam P.
83, was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and moved to Phoenix in 1929. Wife, Helen; sons, Arthur, Raymond, Joe, Charles, Philip, Carroll; daughters, Mrs. Benjamin DILLARD, Mrs. Donald LUSK, Mrs. Patrick CUMMINGS, Mrs. Edward ROBINSON; a sister out of state. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

WEBER, Gertrude
Gertrude Weber, 84, a resident of Orangewood Retirement Community, died Nov. 15, 1982. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, and moved to Arizona nine months ago from North Carolina. She had been a secretary for Carolina Coach Co. Survivors include her sisters, Alice Ewers and Clare Cavanaugh. Rosary was at Mercer Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial was at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. 11/17/1982.

WEBER, James Paul
James Paul Weber was born July 23, 1936 in Chicago, IL, to Lorraine Weber. He passed away on September 4, 2004. Known to his family and friends as Jim, was a veteran of the Army serving in the 82nd Airborne, he then moved on to a distinguished 48 years career with American Airlines. Jim was hardly ordinary, he was extraordinary in so many ways. Jim never knew a stranger. He had the amazing ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and part with a new friend. Jim loved life, he loved to watch movies, baseball games, travel, and especially loved his family. His loving wife Linda, daughter, Leanne, and son, Michael survive him. Please join us for a celebration of Jim's life, visitation, Friday, September 10, 2004, 5:00 to 6:30 P. M. with funeral service following at 6:30 P. M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

WEBER, Ray
Sun City - Services for Ray Weber, 78, who died Monday en route to Valley View Hospital, will be at 9 a.m. today in Lundberg Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Burial will be private. Mr. Weber of 10701 N. 99th Ave., a Navy veteran of World War I, had been a plumber 60 years in Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife, Belle, and a sister. Published in The Arizona Republic July 3, 1974.

WEBER, Shirley Irene
Shirley Irene Weber, 45, was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and moved to Phoenix in 1960 from Cloquet, Minnesota. Husband, Carl; son, Mike; daughters, Judith HENDRIX and Pamela WEBER; father, Joseph RIBADEAU of Duluth; two brothers out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

WEBER, Violet I.
84, of Chino Valley, a retired private schoolteacher, was born in Science Hill, Kentucky. Survivors include her husband, Virgil; daughter, Lou Ann; son, Edward Joseph; one grandchild. Seventh Day Adventist Church, Prescott. Memory Chapel Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

WEBER, William
Advertising Director. Weber Rites To Be Held In Illinois. William Weber, 72, art advertising director 45 years for the Cudahy Co. in Chicago before retiring to Phoenix in 1962, died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Weber, 3401 E. Onyx, attended the Naval Academy at Annapolis and served as an ensign aboard the battleship New Hampshire in World War I. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. He was born in Portland, Oregon. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, a daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Nichols of Phoenix; a son, William P. of Colorado Springs; two sisters out of state; and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Services and burial will be Saturday in Wilmette, Illinois. Published in The Arizona Republic August 31, 1967.

WEBER, William Louis
Apache Junction - William Louis Weber, 80, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and retired truck driver who lived here since 1963, died Oct. 3, 1979, in his home, 10220 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Weber was a member of Masonic Lodge 10, Niles Commandry and Grand Rapids Consistory, all in Michigan. His wife, Marjorie, L., survives. Memorial services were in Pacific Mobile Manor Club House. Oct. 6, 1979.

WEBER, William P.
17 Jun 1904 - 14 Oct 1982 William P. Weber, 78, who was associated with the Salt River Power and Air Research, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982. He was born in Germany and came to Phoenix in 1947. He was an electrician and a charter member of Suhuarto Lodge, F and AM and a lifetime Elk of Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Thelma. 10/16/1982.

WEBSTER, Gerald B.
Dr. Gerald B. "Jerry" Webster, of Phoenix, passed away September 24, 2004. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church, 8141 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to All Care Cremation & Burial Servies. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WEBSTER, Gerald B.
Gerald B. "Jerry" Webster, of Phoenix, passed away September 24, 2004. Memorial Services Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 7:00 p. m. at St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church, 8141 N. 16th St., Phoenix. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. All Care Cremation & Burial Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

WEBSTER, Joplin E.
Mesa - Joplin E. Webster, 62, of 143 E. Seventh Drive, a salesman for Big Two Oldsmobile in Mesa and Jack Ross Lincoln Mercury in Scottsdale, died December 29, 1981, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Webster was born in Jackson, Missouri, and came to Arizona 25 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Frances; children, Ann, Charles and William; a brother and two grandchildren. Services were at Melcher's Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley Drive. Burial with full military honors Mesa Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

WEBSTER, Margaret
Margaret Webster, 72, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970, in Memorial Hospital. She was born in Seattle, WA, and came to Quartzsite in 1950 and had resided in Phoenix since 1966. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Don Morris and Mrs. Anna Lockman, both of Phoenix, Mrs. Ruth Davis in Germany; a sister of Seattle, and six grandchildren. Burial in Hi Jolly Cemetery at Quartzsite. 12/19/1970.

WEBSTER, Vester
Globe -- Vester Webster, 50, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in the Miami Inspiration Hospital. He had lived here (Globe) for 18 years and was an oiler for the Inspiration Copper Co. Survivors include his wife, Fannie; sons, Larry, John and Daniel; three brothers; a sister; and three grandchildren. Services were in the Globe Trinity Baptist Church. . 1/15/1976.

WECHTER, Louis
Louis Wechter, 75, died Wed., Jan. 7, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He had been a former accountant for the State of New York, resided here 12 years. Survivors include his children, Joyce and Sidney. Services and burial in Brooklyn, N. Y. 1/9/1976.

WECKBACHER, Donna P.
Donna P. Weckbacher, 81, Glendale, went to be with the Lord, September 17, 2004. She was a retired LPN where she devoted 20 years of service at St. Joseph's Hospital. She will be deeply missed and loved by all. She is survived by her daughter Virginia (Victor) Kane, son Dale (Lynn) Weckbacher, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will start at 5:30 P. M. with the Service beginning at 7 P. M. Tues. Sept. 21, 2004, Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WECKBACHER, Donna P.
Donna P. Weckbacher, age 81, went to be with the Lord, on September 17, 2004. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2004 from 5:30 - 7:00 P. M., with the service starting at 7:00 P. M. at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Chime Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/20/2004.

WECKESSER, Todd Arthur
Glendale - Todd Arthur Weckesser, 19, who was born in Phoenix, died Oct. 15, 1979, in a Valley hospital. He attended Glendale High School and worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his mother, Dale H. Ellerholtz; father, John F. Weckesser; two sisters; a brother; a half brother; two grandparents and a great-grandmother. Services were in Concordia Lutheran Church, 4901 W. Indian School. 10/18/1979.

WEDGE, Jane Margaret
Miss Jane Margaret Wedge, 60, died Tues., Feb. 10, 1976, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. She was in the Womens Army Corps in World War II and was an accounting clerk for the Arizona State Welfare Department. Survivors include a sister, Grace Gull(?), Bradenton, Florida; and a brother, Harold Wedge, Chicago; nieces and nephews; friend, Lela Johnson, Phoenix. Interment Greenwood. 12 Feb 1976

WEDGE, Mary D.
Mary D. Wedge, 63, who came to the Valley 28 years ago from Dayton, Ohio, died Tues., Dec. 30, 1969, in Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital at Cottonwood. She was born in Preble County, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University at Oxford, OH. She taught school four years at Dayton. She was a member of Grace Community Church in Tempe. Survivors include her husband, Walter B.; daughter, Mrs. John W. LOWMAN of Phoenix; and two granddaughters. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

WEDGWORTH, Herman
Herman Wedgworth, 90, of Tempe, died April 17, 1978. He was a native of Phoenix and served in World War I. He had been a bee keeper in Arizona communities. Wife, Edith A.; daughter, Fern Wedgworth; a sister and a brother. Double Butte Cemetery. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

WEDNIG, Willow
Glendale - Willow Wednig, 64, moved to Arizona 6 1/2 years ago from Michigan, died Nov. 26, 1982. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in her native Detroit. Husband, Richard; sons, Jon and Joel; two sisters; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 11/29/1982.

WEECH, Tammy Lyn
Pima - Tammy Lyn Weech, 16-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodell Weech, died Oct. 12, 1979, in an automobile accident. Other survivors include three sisters; a brother; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Weech and Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Flake and great-grandparents, Mrs. May Weech and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Batty. 14 Oct 1979

WEED, Warren Kenneth
Thatcher -- Warren Kenneth Weed, 70, of Thatcher, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in his home. He had lived here 66 years and was a retired meat cutter. Wife, Ora; son, Warren Leon; two sisters, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral Home. Services in the Thatcher First Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1/13/1976.

WEEDEN, Walter W.
Glendale - Walter W. Weeden, 40, a distributor for Crystal Bottled Water, died Dec. 2, 1982, at Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Weeden was born in Wagner, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona 38 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters, Angie, Shelly, Christine and Tracy; father, Otto Sr.; a sister and brother; and two grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes arranged private services. Published Saturday, December 4, 1982, in The Arizona Republic.

WEEDMAN, Cyrill C.
Surprise - Cyrill C. Weedman, 76, of Surprise, who had been a farmer, died December 30, 1981, in his home. Mr. Weedman was born in Essex, Missouri, and came to Arizona 35 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Surprise; children, Betty Niblett of Tolleson, Shirley Jones of Phoenix, Robert, James and Carliss of Peoria; a brother and a sister; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were at Chapel of Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

WEEDMAN, Walter W.
6 Jan 1928 - 22 Jan 1980 Peoria - Walter W. Weedman, 51, a greenskeeper for Hillcrest Golf Course, died Jan. 22, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. He came to Arizona 34 years ago from Missouri. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Surprise. Surviving are his wi8fe, Lucille; sons, Walter, Jr., and Larry; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Weedman; four grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. 1/25/1980.

WEEKES, Edgar T., Jr.
Edgar T. Weekes, Jr., 56, manager of a Goodwill Industry Store here two years, died Wed., Sept. 20, 1967, in his home, 5740 Calle Del Paisano. Mr. Weekes was born in Nebraska and came to Phoenix in 1957 from California where he had been a real estate salesman. He had been a salesman for the O'Malley Real Estate Co. and business manager for the Tuxhorn Enterprises here. He was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II. Wife, Catherine; two sons, Edgar III of Scottsdale and Harlan of Hawaii; two daughters, Candace WEEKES of Tucson and Mrs. Dusty WALKER of Hawaii; mother, Mrs. Harriet V. WEEKES; sister, Mrs. Bernice CHAMBERLAIN, both of Phoenix; and two grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary with cremation following. The Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

WEEKS, John
Camp Verde - John 'Jack' W. Weeks, 82, retired master machinist with American Pipe and Construction Co. in California, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Hambrick Nursing Home in Cottonwood. Mr. Weeks was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and moved to Camp Verde 18 years ago from California. He was a master mason and member of the Camp Verde Senior Citizens Club, the Trowel Club and Operating Engineers Union in California. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; three sisters and a brother. Services will be today at United Methodist Church of Camp Verde. Camp Verde Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

WEEKS, Margaret L.
Phoenix; 21, Born in Port Chester, N. Y.; came to Arizona 16 years ago. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WEEKS; brother, Charles, Jr.;Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 10 August 1967

WEEKS, Myrtle E.
5 Oct 1890 - 26 Jan 1980 Sun City - Myrtle E. Weeks, 89, who moved here in 1977 from Oklahoma, died Jan. 26, 1980, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Luceille Mestrezat; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 1/30/1980.

WEESEN, Mary S. GOODMAN
Mesa - Services for Mary S. Goodman Weesen, 85, who was born at Eden in Graham County, will be today in the Mesa Ward Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 316 S. Lesueur. Mrs. Weesen had been a member of the 11th Ward for 21 years and was active in church auxiliaries. She died January 5, 1982, in Mes Lutheran Hospital. Survivors include her children, Phyllis Fuller, Mary Barber, Douglas and Carl Goodman; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a sister and three brothers. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.

WEESE-SKIBA, Orion A.
Orion Alexander Weese-Skiba, 2 years old, Gently went to rest with our Heavenly Father on Sept. 25, 2004. Orion is preceded and met by his Daddy Paul Michael Skiba Jr. Survivors include Mother Holly Weese, Brother Blaze Weese-Skiba; Maternal Grandparents Pam and Coy Weese; Paternal Grandparents Sheila and Paul Skiba Sr. and Marco Galindo; Great Grandmothers Francis Pleger and Pearl Bakondi, Uncle Adam Skiba, Keddis Mama, Sandra Hughes Uncle and Aunt Jason and and Michelle Weese as well as numerous Great Aunt, Uncles and cousins. Orion is Heavens very special Child and showed everyone so much Love and Joy. He touched so many hearts with his sweet smile and look of wonder. He will be deeply missed-God Bless our little angel-Orion-the brightest star in heaven. Donations can be made to Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation in Orion's name at 1920 E. Cambridge #200, Phoenix, AZ, 85006; Services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday at Atonement Lutheran Church, 4001 W. Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at the Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

WEHRLEY, Robert W.
2 Sep 1914 - 12 Oct 1979 Robert W. Wehrley, 65, of 802 E. Hayward, owner of Bob Wehrley Realty, died Oct. 12, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. He was born in Aline, OK, and came to Arizona 20 years ago from Portland, OR. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; daughters, Susan CORDELL and Sylvia MANGAN; a sister; four brothers and three grandsons. Mass was in Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central. 10/14/1979.

WEILAND, Ernie
Ernie Weiland, 84, of Tempe, a retired foreman for A. O. SMith Co., died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Rosholt, Wisconsin. Survivors include his daughter, Beatrice Bempke; son, Roger; sisters, Jean Brychel, Grace Price and Margaret; and two grandchildren. Scripture services Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird, Peoria. Memorial Mass St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma, Glendale. Contributions: American Cancer Society. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

WEINBERG, Louis A.
Scottsdale - Louis A. Weinberg, 75, who practiced law in Cleveland before accepting a teaching post at Northwestern University and then the University of Alaska, died March 11, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Weinberg, 7549 E. Moreland, lived here 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Emilie, and a son, Sydney. Cremation was arranged at Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 3/15/1980, p. B8

WEINEL, Albert Franklin
31 August 1908 - 31 July 1994 Albert Franklin "Frank" Weinel, 85, of Phoenix, died July 31, 1994. He was born in Apolla, Pennsylvania, and was a retired electrician. Wife, Lois; daughter, Barbara Hunnewell; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services Presbyterian Church, Maryvale. 3 August 1994.

WEINER, Hazel
Sun City - Hazel Weiner, 65, died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in her home at 11468 Desert Hills Dr. Mrs. Weiner was a member of the Ladies of the Shrine in Phoenix. She came to Sun City in 1963 from her native Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Frank H.; sons, Donald of Harvey, IL, and Lester of Newtonville, Massachusetts; and seven grandchildren. Services were in United Church of Sun City. Cremation followed. 3/4/1970.

WEINERT, William Joseph
William Joseph Weinert, Sr., age 89, of Prescott, AZ. passed away September 5, 2004 in Prescott, AZ. Born February 9, 1915 in Chicago, IL. A private cremation was held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

WEINGARTNER, Gary D.
Prescott - Gary D. Weingartner, 43, a music teacher at Yavapai Community College and owner of Prescott Musicstall, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Yavapai Community Hospital. Mr. Weingartner was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, moved to Scottsdale in 1953 and to Prescott in 1975. He was a graduate of Scottsdale High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from Arizona State University. He taught music in high schools in Payson, Patagonia, Bisbee, Prescott and Chino Valley. He was also an organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane; daughter, Carol; sons, William and David; parents, John and Evelyn; two sisters and a brother and a grandmother. Services were at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue and Copper Basic Road. Memory Chapel Mortuary. 12/28/1982.

WEINMANN, E. S. John
E. S. John Weinmann, 63, a retired industrial engineer for Motorola, Inc., and owner of John's Jewelry-Clocks in Scottsdale until June, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Weinmann, of Phoenix, came to the Valley in 1952 from Ohio. He served in the Army in World War II and later was in the Kwajalein atomic bomb project. Earlier in his career he was a navigator of a Goodyear blimp. He was co-founder of the International Key Winders Association (KAWCE), was a meber of Masonic Lodge 697, El Zaribah Shrine, Elks Lodge 335 and North Phoenix Lions Club. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Stanley W. Sauer, and stepdaughter, Mrs. Ray Pedersen. Cremation was arranged by A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

WEINSCHENK, Raymond N.
Raymond N. Weinschenk, 59, a repairman for the Phoenix Water Department for 25 years, died Dec. 1, 1982, at Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Weinschenk was born in Missouri and moved to Phoenix in 1951. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. He is survived by his sister, Edna Weinschenk. Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home arranged private family services. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, December 3, 1982.

WEINSTEIN, Louis
Louis Weinstein, of Scottsdale, a retired pharmacist, was born in New York City. Survivors include his daughter, Laura SITZER; sister, Sylvia WEISBERG. Sinai Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

WEINTRAUB, Erving A.
Erving A. Weintraub, 74, a real estate broker who had operated offices in Canada, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Phoenix, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977, in Phoenix General Hospital He began his career with the U.S. Immigration Service after attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and took disability retirement in 1947 from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Wife, Betty; children, Sue Greene and David; five grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

WEIR, Arthur Lewis Jr.
Arthur Lewis Weir, Jr., 75, of Paradise Valley, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Springfield, Illinois, and was the owner of Academy Life Insurance Co. and was a World War II Navy veteran and a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Diana; daughters, Diane Brosius and Christina Charland; sisters, Betty Yadon and Jane Scott; and five grandchildren. 2/10/1994.

WEIR, Elaine Laura
Elain Laura Weir, 88, of Mesa, a teacher, died July 7, 1998. She was born in Westfield, Wisconsin. Survivors include her daughters, Judith MOSSBURN and Jan TROUTWINE; sons, Gene and George, 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. The Arizona Republic 7/11/1998

WEIRICK, Ernest Lee
80, a retired Pennsylvania farmer and member of Sunnyslope Odd Fellows Lodge 17, died in his home. Wife, Lola; daughters, Louise GARRISON and Lee BRITTEN; nine grandchildren. 1/14/1976 p. C-3.

WEIRUP, Kathy Ann,
came to Phoenix one year ago from her native Maqoketa, Iowa. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo WEIRUP; three brothers; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. WEIRUP of Delmar and Mrs. Hilda EHL of Sprague, Iowa. Burial in Maqoketa, Iowa. 9/5/1967.

WEISE, Edward J.
Edward J. Weise, Jr., 79, of Glendale, AZ, passed away August 30, 2004. Mr. Weise served honorably in the Marine Corp and the United States Air Force. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Friday, September 3, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Luke Air Force Base Main Chapel in Glendale. Contributions can be made to the Marine Corp Heritage Foundation, P. O. Box 420, Quantico, Virginia 22134, or the American Heart Assoc., 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe, AZ 85282. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

WEISE, John Gilbert
John Gilbert WEISE, Jr., 49, of Scottsdale, a self-employed appliance repairman, died Aug. 18, 1994. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters, Jamie and Erika; sons, J. Patrick, Michael and Jeremy; mother, Jeannie; one brother; and five grandchildren. Services have been held Eastlake Chapel and Mortuary. August 24, 1994, Section CL, page 22.

WEISENBACH, Herman K.
Herman K. Weisenbach, 47, a Korean War veteran, died Sat., January 10, 1976, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was employed in electrical maintenance. Children, Sylvia, Paul and Richard. 1/14/1976. C-3.

WEISNER, Wendy M.
Wendy M. Weisner, 29, of Tempe, died Feb. 10, 1994. She as born in Los Angeles and was a homemaker. Companion, Gary Butler; daughter, Ashley; mother, Geraldine Pentel Gold; sister, Debbie Gorman; and grandfather. Avondale Funeral Home. 2/17/1994.

WEISS, Grace
8 Sep 1919 - 30 Mar 1980 Grace Weiss, who moved here 10 years ago from Illinois, died March 30, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Husband, Harold "Hal"; children, Sandra Harlan and Steven; a sister; a brother and two grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary. 3/31/1980.

WEITING, Earl Franklin
Earl Franklin Wieting {sic}, 48, who had been in the swimming pool sales business since he moved here in 1957 from Grand Rapids, Michigan, died yesterday in Phoenix VA Hospital. Mr. Weiting, 6245 N. 15th St., had been sales manager for Mullen Pools before he owned the Frontier Pool Co. from 1959 to 1963. Recently he had been a salesman for the Blue Haven Pool Co. He served in the Marines in World War II. Services tomorrow in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams, with military honors by Luke AFB. Cremation will follow. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Mrs. Gail Brody; and a son, John R. Jutkins, both of Chicago; two sisters and two brothers, all in Illinois; and five grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Wednesday, May 3, 1967.

WEITZEL, Werner
11 Jan 1906 - 31 Oct 1979 Sun City - Werner Weitzel, 73, who came here in 1973 from Ann Arbor, MI, where he had been an accountant 15 years for the city, died Oct. 31, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. He graduated from a business college in Heidelberg, Germany. Surviving are his wife, Louise; son, W. G.; and two grandchildren. Mass was in St. Clement Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd. Thurs., Nov. 1, 1979.

WELAND, Curtis Wilford
Mass for Curtis Wilford E. Weland, 64, a retired attorney who died Jan. 2, 1982, in a Valley hospital, will be in St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Mr. Weland, of Hilton Nursing Home, came to Phoenix 18 years ago from his native Iowa. He is survived by children, Kathleen Haas, Thomas E., Michael C. and John P.; six grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

WELANDER, Gertrude Agnes
Gertrude Agnes Welander, age 95, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Services to be held at Good Shephard Villa, 5848 E. University, Mesa, AZ. at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Mission Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

WELANDER, Gertrude Agnes
Gertrude Agnes Welander, 95, of Mesa died Sept. 10, 2004, in Mesa. Melcher's Mission Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-3500. Submitted on (09/14/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WELCH, Arthur L.
Globe - Arthur L. Welch, 63, manager of the F. W. Woolworth store here, died March 10, 1980, in his home. Mr. Welch, who was born in Akron, Ohio, lived in Globe 25 years. He was a past president of the Lions Club and was its secretary 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Joan; . . . Charles; a daughter, Shae Ollson; his mother, Mrs. Lottie Champlin, and three grandchildren. Services Friday in the Miami Presbyterian Church. Miles Mortuary handled the arrangements. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

WELCH, Blanche A.
6 Dec 1893 - 14 Mar 1980 Blanche A. Welch, 88, a member of Eastern Star and Social Order of Beaucant, died March 14, 1980, in Bell's Lodge Nursing Home. Mrs. Welch came here in 1965 from her native Ohio. She was a homemaker and is survived by her daughter, Mary Evelyn Ennor. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/17/1980.

WELCH, Edward J.
Edward J. "Ned" Welch, 89, of Phoenix, who had been a newspaper columnist, died Feb. 1, 1982, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mr. Welch came to Phoenix 19 years ago from his native Boston. He was a graduate of Boston College and had authored four volumes of Who's Who in Thoroughbred Racing. Survivors include his daughters, Dorothy Shaffer, Virginia Baumann and Patricia McCartney; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mass at St. Francix Xavier Church. Feb. 5, 1982.

WELCH, Niles Thomas
The Rev. Niles Thomas Welch, 69, a retired priest who served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy Chaplain Corps in World War II, died Oct. 28, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. Father Welch came to Phoenix in 1967 from Maryland. He is survived by a sister and a brother. Services in Delta, Pennsylvania. Arrangements were made at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel. The AZ Republic Wed., Oct. 31, 1979.

WELCH, Oscar H.
2 Aug 1904 - 2 Mar 1970. Mesa - Oscar H. Welch, 67, a retired lumberman who moved here seven years ago from Hayden Lake, Idaho, died Mon., Mar. 2, 1970, in Mesa Hospital. Mr. Welch was a member of a Masonic lodge, Scottish Rite and Shrine, all of Canyon City, Oregon. He was born in Pearl, Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons, T. J. of Grangeville, ID, and and Oscar of Springfield, OR; daughter, Bessie SPETS of Hayden Lake, ID; five brothers out of state; and 10 grandchildren. Services at Gibbons Mortuary officiated by Rev. Root E. Templin, First Presbyterian Church of Mesa. Burial in Boise, Idaho. 3/4/1970.

WELCH, Robert W.
Robert W. Welch, 73, of Prescott, died Nov. 2, 1994. He was born in Concho. Wife, Patricia; daughter, Carole Smith; sons, Alan Robert and Gary Douglas; sister, Gertrude Nuite; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 11/4/1994.

WELCH, William
Mesa - William 'Woody' Welch, 67, who had been a mechanic 25 years for Central Truck & Equipment Co. of Mesa, died Jan. 1, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Welch, 356 S. Windsor, was born in West Virginia and came to Arizona 30 years ago from Maryland. He is survived by a daughter, Eloise Carothers; three grandchildren; and four sisters. Memorial services will be in Tempe Mortuary Chapel, 405 E. Southern. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

WELCH, William Douglas
William Douglas Welch, 56, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 27, 2004. Memorial Service Friday, September 10, 2004, 10:00 a. m., St. Jerome Catholic Community, 10815 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

WELCH, William Harrison
William Harrison Welch, 73, died September 22, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born May 19, 1931 in Gladesprings, VA to John and Mary Welch. He was an Air Force veteran and member of the Moose Lodge #1079 of Bluefield, VA. He worked as a machinist and engineer for Garrett until he retired in 1991. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Zane Welch and a son, Frank Welch. He is survived by a companion, Joan Young; sons, Matt (Chris) and Tim (Tabitha); daughter, Elizabeth Welch; brother, John M. Welch (Mary); 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and 6 step grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, September 27, 2004, 6-8 PM at Hansen Mortuary. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 10:00am also at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Moose Lodge. He will be greatly missed. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WELDEN, Ross L.
Glendale - Services for Ross L. Welden, 56, of 1001 W. Mamie, were in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, Phoenix. The AZ Republic 13 Jan 1960.

WELKER, Mary Ellen
Mesa - Mary Ellen Welker, 85, was born in St. David, and died Thursday, July 18, 1974, in her home at 1437 W. Garden. She was a temple worker in the Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Children, Marvin E., Roman A., Elmen A., Eldon A., Mrs. Velva Overson, Mrs. Luella Mae Cluff and Mrs. Hazel Goodman; a brother, Alonzo Bingham; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Gibbons Bunker Mortuary. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 7/19/1974.

WELKER, Rosana E.
Rosana E. Welker, 63, was born in Boone, Iowa, and died Wed., Oct. 23, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. She taught 18 years in the Scottsdale School System including Ingleside Elementary and Scottsdale High School. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Husband, Stirling T. Welker; and a brother, Jack Leland. Services in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 10/24/1974.

WELLER, Clyde B.
Prescott -- Clyde B. Weller, 83, died Mon., May 15, 1967, at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was born in Rockford, Michigan, and came to Prescott 10 years ago from California. He was a retired Civil Service employe for the post office. He was a membr of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. He is survived by a son, Rodney, Prescott; a brother, Elmer, of Rockford; a sister, Mrs. Bertha ADKINS, Anderson, IN; two grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 5/16/1967.

WELLER, Edward P. "Ned"
Paradise Valley -- Edward P. "Ned" Weller, 74, 6708 N. 48th St., died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in the Medicenter. He was Arizona representative for the Allen-Bradley Co. of Milwaukee from 1952 until May. After coming here he was a charter member and principal organizer of the Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association of the Valley of the Sun ELectric League. He attended the University of North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Emelie; sons, Nelson S., Donald D., John B. and Lt. Ronald E. Weller; two brothers and a sister; and five grandchildren. Services were in the Christ Church of the Ascension, 4015 E. Lincoln Dr. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment greenwood. 1/15/1976.

WELLINGTON, Marina Priest
26 May 1883 - 25 Oct 1979 Tempe - Marina Priest Wellington, 96, daughter of a pioneer Arizona family, died Oct. 25, 1979. Mrs. Wellington was a native and lifelong resident of Tempe. Her father was James P. Priest, a former state legislator and Maricopa County Supervisor. Priest Road in Tempe was named after him. Mrs. Wellington taught school for seven years after graduating from Tempe Normal School in 1906. She is survived by her children, Dorothy E. Osborn, Justine R. Hunsaker and Albert; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Carr Mortuary. 28 Oct 1979.

WELLS, Albert Jefferson
Albert "Al" Jefferson Wells, 77, a native Arizonan and rancher, passed away from natural causes Tuesday night at his home in Tempe. He was a direct descendent of the Hilary Wells family that settled large portions of the Sulphur Springs Valley in Cochise County in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Albert was a University of Arizona alumnus. During WWII, he served two years in the U. S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Altamaha, where he was wounded. Al lived in Hawaii, Washington, California, and Texas before returning to settle in his home state, in Tempe. He was employed by Motorola for many years and took over the care of his father's ranch upon his passing. Al is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Wells; a son, Daniel, of Houston; two sisters, Vivian Howe, of Tempe, and Mabel Callaway of Douglas; one nephew; three nieces; and many cherished friends. We will miss his cheery smile and good humor. Bye, Al, we'll see you later. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

WELLS, Alfred
Albert "Al" Jefferson Wells, 77, a native Arizonan and rancher, passed away from natural causes Tuesday night at his home in Tempe. He was a direct descendent of the Hilary Wells family that settled large portions of the Sulphur Springs Valley in Cochise County in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Albert was a University of Arizona alumnus. During WWII, he served two years in the U. S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Altamaha, where he was wounded. Al lived in Hawaii, Washington, California, and Texas before returning to settle in his home state, in Tempe. He was employed by Motorola for many years and took over the care of his father's ranch upon his passing. Al is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Wells; a son, Daniel, of Houston; two sisters, Vivian Howe, of Tempe, and Mabel Callaway of Douglas; one nephew; three nieces and many cherished friends. We will miss his cheery smile and good humor. Bye Al, we'll see you later. Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WELLS, Charles T., Lt. Col.
Show Low - Lt. Col. Charles T. Wells (USAF-Ret.), 57, died Friday, June 14, 1974, en route to Navapache Hospital at Lakeside of an apparent heart attack. He had served 32 years in the Air Force and was advisor to the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 1963 to 1964. He was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War and the inspector general of the Air Force from 1971 to 1973 when he retired and moved to Show Low. Wife, Mariam; daughters, Jenny L. and Valerie L.; three brothers and two sisters out of state. Mas in St. Rita's Catholic Church. Jackson Mortuary. Burial in Show Low Cemetery. 6/16/1974.

WELLS, Lucy Buckner
2 March 1893 - 26 March 1980 Lucy Buckner Wells, 87, a former program director for the Phoenix YWCA, died March 26, 1980, in Kivel Nursing Home. She came to Phoenix 40 years ago from Aubuquerque. Miss Wells was graduated from the University of Chicago and was a student of Dr. James H. Breasted, a noted archeologist and Egyptologist. She was on the staff of the university's field school at Luxor, Egypt, during the excavation of King Tut's Tomb. Cremation. Memorial services were in Unitarian Universalist Church.

WELLS, Marilyn L.
Marilyn L. Wells, 55, who had been a data processor, died Tues., Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley valley nursing home. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., and moved to Arizona seven years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Wright; and a son, Dwight III. 10/28/1982.

WELLS, Mary
Mary (Laird) Wells 79, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully on September 9, 2004. Beloved wife of Maurice Wells, mother of Thomas Laird (Sunny) and Richard Laird (Rhonda), she was preceded in death by son Patrick and first husband Thomas Laird, Sr. Mary was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, 3 sisters, 8 step-children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at the Holiday Village Clubhouse, 701 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ on September 14 at 9:00 AM and at First Baptist Church of Tempe, 4525 S. McClintock Dr. on September 14 at 1:00 PM. Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Tempe - Mary Wells Memorial. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WELLY, Gorgon Anthony
Gorgon Anthony Welly, 64, of Phoenix, died June 24, 1978, in his home. He retired after 24 years in the Air Force and worked 11 years with the US Postal Service after moving here in 1964. He was a third degree Knight of Columbus, a member of American Legion Post I and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. Wife, Erna; daughter, Lorrie Phillips; two grandchildren and two sisters. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

WELMAN, Robert G.
Robert G. Welman, 55, came to Phoenix 49 years ago from his native Oklahoma City and died Tuesday, June 4, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital of cancer. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1953 and was a pilot in World War II. Wife, Mildred; daughters, Mrs. Donna Guelich and Mrs. Jeanne Dodson; his mother, Mrs. Ida Mae Welman; a brother, Val S.; sisters, Mrs. Etta Imboden and Mrs. Clara Barber; and three granddaughters. Services in Grace Community Church. Carr Mortuary. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 6/5/1974.

WELSH, Ann M.
Ann M. Welsh, 75, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Welsh came to Arizona 56 years ago from Maysville, Kentucky, and was active in Valley charitable organizations and was a member of the Arizona Country Club. Her husband is owner of J. H. Welsh & Son Contracting O. Husband, John H.; daughter, Mrs. Don Hoffman; a sister; and two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WELSH, Dr. Jane M.
Dr. Jane M. Welsh, 46, who headed the Career Center at Mesa Community College, died March 13, 1980. Dr. Welsh was recognized locally and nationally for her work with women in careers. She was a member of the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors and the American Personal Guidance Association. She earned bachelor's, Master's and doctor's degrees at Arizona State University. She came here 17 years ago. Survivors include her daughters, Kristy and Kathy Welsh; mother, Jean Mueller, and a sister. A memorial scholarship fund was established in her name at the MCC Career Center. Whiteney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. Mass was in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where she was a lector and a member of the Sodality. 3/14/1980.

WELSH, Edward Michael, II
7 March 1900 - 20 December 1982 Edward Michael Welsh, II, 82, who worked 20 years as an electrical engineer for the State of New York, died Dec. 20, 1982, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Manhattan, New York, and moved to Prescott Valley in 1979 from Rensselaer, N. Y. He moved to Phoenix two months ago. He was a member of the New York State Association of Highway Engineers, the Civil Service Employees Association, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Arizona Association of Retired persons. He is survived by his daughter, Mae Schievone; sons, Edward III, Gary, Paul and Arthur Welsh and Mel Kelsey; a sister; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey. Green Acres Mortuary in Glendale made arrangements. 12/23/1982.

WELTY, Jacob C.
27 September 1874 - 26 June 1974. Jacob C. Welty, 99, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in Beatitudes Care Center. He had been a salesman in 1914 for the New Idea Spreader Co. and served as branch manager of the firm from 1917 to 1943. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Phoenix since 1944. Daughter, Mrs. Mary Lucile Holmes; a brother, Albert B.; and two grandchildren. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 6/27/1974.

WELTY, Mary L.
Mary L. Welty, 84, long-time Nogales school teacher, died in Palm Springs, California. The Mary Welty School in Nogales was named in her honor. Survivors include her sons, Joseph M., William R. and Don; stepson, Arthur E. WELTY; two sisters; four brothers; 13 grandchildren. Services in the First Baptist Church at Nogales. Greenwood Memorial Park. 1/13/1976.

WENDEFER, May
Graveside services Wednesday at Glendale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mercer Mortuary. announcement only 12 January 1960.

WENDEL, Ruby F.M.
Ruby F.M. Wendel, 86, of Tucson, died Aug. 2, 1994. Survivors include sons, John and Robert Croci; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Bring's Broadway Chapel, Tucson. 8/5/1994.

WENDLETON, Parvin A.
Sun City - Parvin A. Wendleton, 75, who moved here from Kansas City, MO, three years ago, died Nov. 30, 1982. Mr. Wendleton worked in the maintenance department of a General Motors plant in Missouri. He was born in Bates County, MO, was a Mason and served in the Army in World War II. Survived by his wife, Alice; three brothers, Roy, Lloyd and Ivan, all of Missouri; and three sisters, Audrey Church of California, Thelma Sharp of Missouri and Ruby Moore of Kansas. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 12/2/1982.

WENDLING, Raymond E.
Raymond E. Wendling, age 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 9, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army. Services are pending. Arrangements handled by Best Funeral Services, Inc., North Central Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WENDT, Grace S.
Grace S. Wendt, 96, of Mesa, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in North Dakota and was a homemaker. Sister, Margaret RISCHENBERG; nephews, Clarence SCHINDELE, Clifford HARPER and Jim R. RESCHENBERG. No services. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. 2/3/1994.

WENGER, Kent A.
Kent A. Wenger, 53, of Mesa died Aug. 20, 2004, in Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/18/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WENINGER, Leslie
Rosary for Leslie Weninger, 64, who died Oct. 13, 1979, in Doctors Hospital, were in St. Mary's Catholic Church. He came to the Valley 18 years ago from Canada and had been a music teacher and organist at St. Mary's Catholic Church seven years. He last worked as organist at Registry Resort in Scottsdale. Surviving are his wife, Tamara; a sister and a brother. The AZ Republic 15 Oct 1979.

WENKE, Dr. Leo Louis
Sun City - Dr. Leo Louis Wenke, 77, a general practitioner for 15 years in Great Bend, Kansas, and for 17 years in Healdsburg, California, died Dec. 7, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wenke, who moved here in 1971, was born in Kansas and was a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical School. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Claire; daughter, Charlotte Descalakis; and a sister, Elizabeth Miller of Kansas. Mass was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. Menke Funeral Home made arrangements. 12/9/1982.

WENSEL, Vivian Frances
Carefree - Vivian Frances Wensel, 59, who owned Vivian's Gifts in the Spanish Village and had been active in community affairs, died Oct. 21, 1979. She moved here from Burlington, VT. Mrs. Wensel served on the board of Tumbleweed Home, was second vice president of Saguaro Foothills Soroptomist Club, a member of Carefree Chamber of Commerce and Desert Forest Womens Club. Survivors include her children, Jane Ann Perry, Dr. Barry I. and Dr. C. Gene Wensel; a sister and seven grandchildren. Services were in Messinger Chapel, Scottsdale. Oct 24, 1979.

WENTWORTH, Linda Marie
Linda Marie Wentworth, 46, of Scottsdale, died Aug. 16, 1994. She was born in Baltimore. Husband, Richard; stepsons, Richard H., Jr. and Gregory S.; mother, Louise Clements; sisters, Deborah Parks, Sharon Scott and Sandra Raad; brother, Raymond J.; three grandchildren. 19 August 1994.

WENTZ, Aldana D.
Aldana D. Wentz, 83, of Sun City, was born in Mahanoy, Pennsylvania, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her sisters, Tillie Ziegler and Anna; and brothers, Thomas and Edmond Kweder. Sunland Mortuary. 4 Aug 1994.

WENZEL, Nora M.
89, was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and moved here in 1963 from Lakeworth, Florida. Daughter, Mrs. Jens JENSEN of Sun City; one brother and one sister out of state. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. 9/4/1967.

WERDEAN, Jacob William
Jacob William Werdean, 9 days old, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Valley of the Sun Mausoleum Chapel, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ. Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WERKMEISTER, Randy E.
Paradise Valley - Randy E. Werkmeister, 18, died of an illness March 24, 1980. He was born in Phoenix and attended Scottsdale schools and was a senior at Chaparral High School. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Werner Werkmeister; two sisters; and two grandparents. Services were in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3110 N. Hayden, where he was an acolyte and Teens for Christ member. 3/25/1980.

WESCHE, Arnold
Arnold Wesche, 74, a South Dakota native, moved to Arizona 19 years ago from Montana and died Nov. 26, 1982, at Desert Samaritan Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Survived by daughter, Sandra, Tempe. Sons, LeRoy of Montana, Larry of Florida and Neil of Washington. One brother out of state. 9 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. The Arizona Republic November 29, 1982.

WESSMAN, George L.
George L. Wessman, 68, went home to be with his Lord on September 10, 2004, at his home in Anthem Arizona. He was born in St. Paul, MN to Rev. C. L. and Phoebe Wessman on June 20, 1936. Graduated from Denfield High, Duluth, MN, attended Bethel College, St. Paul, MN, received his BS and MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota. After graduation from college he moved with his wife Betty Johnson Wessman to California where they lived until moving to AZ in 2002. He was active in the American Nuclear Society. His life was devoted to serving God both in his local churches and on District and National Boards of the Baptist General Conference. His desire was to do the will of God in all things, including the journey after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in January of 2002. George's faith and trust in God remained strong and his service to the Lord continued. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, son George, MN, Son Tim of CA, Daughter Pam Stayer AZ, seven grandchildren, his sister Joyce Duck MN, Sister Joann Wessman MN and Sister Ruth Stembridge, MN. Please join us in a celebration service of George's life, Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 12:30, Calvary Community Church, 12512 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

WESSON, James John
16 February 1911 - 26 October 1982 James John Wesson, 71, a retired compress worker, died Oct. 26, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wesson was born in Texas and moved to Arizona 50 years ago from Oklahoma. He was a 33rd Degree Mason. He is survived by his daughters, Gladys Hickerson and Dorris Dorsey; two brothers; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were at Second New Salem Baptist Church. Webber and Sons Mortuary handled arrangements. 10/30/1982.

WEST, Annie
14 Nov 1905 - 6 July 1974. Annie West, 68, died Sat., July 6, 1974, in a local hospital. She worked for the American Cancer Society during its fund drives. Husband, Stanley; sons, Stanley, Jr. and Robert J.; daughters, Mrs. Grace Sague, Mrs. Beverly Petti and Diann West; two sisters out of state; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel. Private cremation. 6/15/1974.

WEST, Corwin Samuel
Corwin Samuel West, 71, of Orem, Utah (formerly of Mesa) died Sept. 13, 2004, in Oren, Utah. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WEST, Ernest D.
Interment St. Paul, Minnesota. 2-4 January 1960

WEST, Hildur Margaret
Hildur Margaret West, 71, moved here in 1959 from her native Chicago and died Sunday, Oct. 20, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Children, Walter C. West, Jr., and Mrs. Mabel Furr; and four grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 10/24/1974.

WEST, Jack R.
Jack R. West, age 85, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on September 5, 2004. Services were held privately. Arrangements handled by Sunland Mortuary and Cremation Center. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

WEST, Jack R.
Jack R. West, 85, of Sun City, Arizona, died Saturday, September 4, 2004, in Peoria, Arizona. He was a salesman and advertiser for a fire protection equipment company. Service is private. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements. 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/20/2004.

WEST, Jake A.
27 August 1898 - 4 June 1974. Tempe - Jake A. West, 75, died Tues., June 4, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He retired in 1963 as a water shed superintendent after 45 years with the Salt River Project. He was an honorary life member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, a member of the Southwest Snow Conference, Roosevelt Roughriders, and Tempe Congregational Church and active in the Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was born in El Capitan, N.M. and came to Arizona in 1913. Wife, Ruth K. West. Carr Mortuary. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 6/6/1974.

WEST, LaMont
Sun City - LaMont West, 79, a member of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical & Petroleum Engineers who retired in 1967 from the Pennwalt Chemical Corp., died Oct. 17, 1979, while visiting in Oklahoma City. Mr. West lived seven years in Sun City before moving to Santa Barbara, Calif. He graduated from the University of Arizona and University of Missouri. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in Deming, N.M., Lodge 12, and a past patron of Hassayampa Eastern Star Chapter in Wickenburg. Surviving are his wife, Frances Evelyn; a goddaughter, Sandra Wilson; a brother and two granddaughters. Services were in Lundberg Sunland Chapel. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

WEST, Mason
Mason West, 65, of Scottsdale, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 1960 and was a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2. Wife, Kitty; and a son, Johnnie. Entombment in Memory Lawn Mausoleum, 719 N. 27th Ave. Messinger Mortuary. 6/29/1974.

WEST, Rex B.
Rex B. West, 73, of Phoenix, who founded and operated Rex B. West & Co. Insurance, died Jan. 29, 1982, in his home. He was born in Bernie, Missouri, and came to Arizona in 1958. He graduated from the University of California after attending Denver University for two years. Survivors include his wife, Jane; children, Betty Dreessen and Rex, Jr.; stepson, Carl Hochmuth and a sister. Services were at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. Feb. 1, 1982.

WEST, Walter James
Walter James West, 76, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

WESTBROOK, Andre
12 July 1954 - Oct 1980

WESTBROOK, Arthur Alexander
Arthur Alexander Westbrook, 68, of Clarkdale, died Aug. 18, 1994. He was a retired supervisor with Cordes Lakes Water Co. He was born in Taylorville, Illinois, and was a Navy veteran. Wife, Mary; daughters, Lavonna, Rose Ann, Susan and Linda; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 8/24/1994.

WESTER, Dorothy
16 Feb 1904 - 13 Mar 1980 Dorothy M. Wester, 76, who moved here in 1958 from El Paso, died March 13, 1980. She was a homemaker. Survived by her husband, Carl C.; daughter, Gretchen A.; and a sister, Virginia Conradi, Santa Fe, NM. Interment Greenwood. 3/16/1980.

WESTFALL, Richard Ira
Richard Ira Westfall, 35, a carpenter with Mountain States Mineral Enterprises in Tucson, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his parents, Vincent and Marion Westfall; two brothers and three sisters. 10/16/1982.

WESTMORELAND, Chase Stuart
Chase Stuart Westmoreland, 17, of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Services will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

WESTMORELAND, Chase Stuart
Chase Stuart Westmoreland, 17, of Camp Verde died Sept. 19, 2004, in Camp Verde. Services: 1 p. m. Thursday at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. (480) 895-9232. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WESTMORELAND, Jackie L.
Jackie L. Westmoreland, born in Anchorage, Alaska on May 1, 1959 to Michael and Audrey Whedbee, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2004. She is survived by her brother, Michael Whedbee, and son, David Whedbee. Services was held on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 2:00 P. M. at The Big Lake Mortuary. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/25/2004.

WETENKAMP, Howard Douglas
Howard Douglas Wetenkamp, age 82, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 1, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII. Private services to be held. Arrangements handled by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

WETTSTEIN, Charles Albert
11 Jun 1942 - 25 Oct 1982 Charles Albert Wettstein, 40, a 12-year resident of Arizona, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in Paradise Valley. He was born in Michigan and was a groundskeeper on a ranch. Survivors include his mother, Florence Wettstein; three sisters; and a brother. 10/28/1982.

WETZEL, Ruth
Ruth Hughes Wetzel, 87, a Sun City resident for 16 years, died Dec. 28, 1982. Mrs. Wetzel was born in McClure, Pennsylvania, and moved to Arizona 20 years ago from Pennsylvania. She was a member of United Church of Sun City and a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Pringle; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel. Dec. 31, 1982.

WEXLER, Saul
Saul Wexler, 86, of Sun City died Sept. 18, 2004, in Sun City. He was the owner of a retail textile business. Service was this morning in Temple Beth Shalom. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements. 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/20/2004.

WEYELL, Theresa
Graveside services for Theresa Weyell, 83, of 2151 E. Maryland, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. She died Oct. 6, 1979, in Crest View Lodge. She moved to Arizona 10 years ago from New York and is survived by her children, June and Andrew; a sister; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, October 8, 1979.

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