Ethel M. Turnquist made her transition Sunday, August 9, 1998 at Mountain View Care Center. She was born on January 30, 1909 in Portville, New York. She led a very active life. While in Jamestown, New York, she was a member of the Norden Club, a Swedish American organization. In Rochester, New York, she worked as a saleslady and in data processing at Monroe County. After her husband Stanley's death in 1966, she moved to Bradford, PA, with an interim in Florida as a caregiver. In Bradford she was involved in the Current Events Club, YWCA, and the Triangle Club of the YWCA and was pleased to be a reader in the First Church of Christ Scientist serve in the reading room and teach Sunday School and also tutor in the literacy program. She also worked as a saleslady and after retiring from this position, worked as a companion. In 1986 she moved to Tucson to be with her daughter. Here she enjoyed Jacob Jesters, Vasa – a Swedish – American Lodge and taking Swedish classes. She was able to take two trips to Sweden to visit relatives there. She will be sorely missed by her daughter, Martha Turnquist of Tucson; three grandsons, Eric Eissenstat of Oklahoma City, Edmund Eissenstat of Austin, Texas, Everett Eissenstat of Alexandria, Virginia and three great-grandchildren, Chris, Katie and Magen Eissenstat of Oklahoma City and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, son, Peter Turnquist and grandson, Ebert Eissenstat. A Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Unity of Tucson, 3617 North Camino Blanco and Graveside Services at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, New York at a later time. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist, Restoration Fund, One Norway Street, Boston, Mass. 02115 or the charity of choice. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341, Tucson, AZ.
WATSON, Williford Frank 'Bill' born March 20, 1918 in Jackson, Michigan, died July 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christena Watson and his daughters, Mary Sue Lee of Tucson and Ginny Parkin of Huston, Texas; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Watson moved to Tucson with his family in 1955. He worked at Hughes Aircraft and the Arizona Highway Department. Memorial Service will be held at First Methodist Church, 915 E. 4th Street, Tucson, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.
WESTPHAL, Russell H., 50, died August 7, 1998. Son of Robert and Alice Westphal; brother of Rob Westphal and William Westphal. Contributions in Russell's memory may be made to Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. T/A 85716. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WILSE, Gerald J., 66, of Plymouth, MI and Tucson, AZ, died August 8, 1998. He was president of Local 420 United Auto Workers, Bedford, OH, worked on the staff of Solidarity House UAW, and was Administrative Assistant to the Secretary/Treasurer, International UAW. He retired to Tucson and became active in the UAW retirees as chairman and was also active in statewide politics. He was former President of AZ State Council of Senior Citizens. Gerald was Past Grand Knight of Council 6933 and Past Comptroller of Gersche Assembly. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; son, Gerald Andrew of Tucson; daughter, Susan Marie Wilse Bagnell (Matthew Louis) of Novi, Michigan; father and mother-in-law, Andrew and Gertrude Hibyan of Cleveland, OH. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee Tuesday, August 11, 1998 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte, Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Donations may be made in memory of Gerald to the American Diabetes Assoc. 40 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711 or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 6220 E. Thomas Rd. Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, (602) 947-7233.
NICHOLAS GARY DOLAN
The family of Nick Dolan is surrounded by loving offerings of flowers, plants, and food. We have all your cards and notes of condolences, but we do not know to which offering many of them belong. And so we would like to thank you with our whole hearts for your concern and love and support, for your words and tears and offerings.
Nick would have loved all the attention and the presence of so many individual persons at his memorial service. We thank you all for your attendance and for your hugs and words and tears there also.
We would like to acknowledge the attendance of Nick's hockey team members and especially his hockey coaches, who also visited us at home. Each of us though the other was going to talk about Nick's love of hockey (and his intention to go to college on a hockey scholarship!) He had his new skates for the coming season and would have been there with you.
His Karate belts, white, yellow, and blue, of which he was very proud, were on the table of pictures, as were awards to symbolize his love of gymnastics and hockey and football. He would have been pleased to see all you football players too. And all the teachers and principal from Homer Davis Elementary School and Flowing Wells Junior High, as well as all of his fellow students and friends and their families.
Thank you to Nick's gymnastic family and your wonderful talk. And thank you to St. Francis in the Foothills, and especially to Pastor David Wilkinson for giving us the Myth of Nick, and to Carrie for bringing us together.
Thank you all for helping us to release Nick to his larger life.
Ruth C. Boshoven, 63, lost her valiant 13-year battle with breast cancer on August 10, 1998. Her courage and determination to beat the disease never faltered and she never complained. Her attention remained directed to the well-being of others. She spent untold hours comforting and encouraging other women upon discovery of a similar affliction. Her only regrets were inability to bowl with her friends, cook and entertain, and participate in the activities of or spoil her beloved eight grandchildren. She was a fantastic mother who raised three fine sons. She instilled in them her strong Christian values, strength, integrity and loving concern for all God's creatures. She was a giving, caring tower of strength who will be greatly missed by her husband, Ben; her sister, Mary; her sons and families, Mark and Laura (Ryan, Justin and Andrew), Jeff and Lori (Nicholas, Zachary and Jacob), Eric and Melanie (Sarah and Tristan); her mother-in-law, Adelle and her myriad of friends. A Memorial Service will be held in DMAFB Chapel #1 at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 14. Immediately following, a wake will be held in the Officers Club to celebrate the life of this wonderful lady. Our heartfelt thanks to all the Arizona Cancer Center staff for their love and friendship. In lieu of flowers, request donations to: Arizona Cancer Center – UAF, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724. Arrangements by Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway.
David COUTURE Maltbie
Dave was born December 12, 1974 in Tucson and was taken from all who loved him in a freak first time sky diving accident as he descended in tandem with his instructor in Kapowsin, Washington, August 9, 1998. David leaves behind his mother, Gail G. Pryor; his stepfather, Michael Pryor; his two sisters, Michelle (Casey) Peterson, Cindy C. Couture and his two nieces, Megan and Katie. Many other relatives are mourning him as well as numerous friends and acquaintances. Dave was an active community member growing up here involved in numerous youth sport activities, 4-H, community volunteer work, and was a dedicated student who earned his place in the National Honor Society from the 7th grade on thru high school graduation. His main sport was High School Football at Amphi High under Coach Friedli and he was voted All City, All State and participated in the Down Under Bowl playing football in Australia. He earned a full five year Football scholarship at NAU where he excelled both on the playing field and in the classroom, earning numerous scholastic athletic awards over the years such as the Nationwide Burger King Scholastic Athlete of the week in the fall of 1997, which came with at $10, 000 scholarship award. Upon graduating with honors as a Mechanical Engineer he was chosen as NAU Male athlete of the year for all the athletic programs at the whole school. During this time he still found time to be a big brother to a young boy from Flagstaff. After being recruited into a summer internship with The Boeing Co. during the 1997 summer break, where he worked in tooling on the wide body 777 jet, he was hired to continue his work as a mechanical engineer with the Boeing Co. in Seattle, Washington upon his graduation. There he began trying to cram into weekends all the fun activities he missed while applying himself to his education and football during his past college years. In lieu of flowers, David would have liked contributions made to the NAU Football Scholarship Fund. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 1998 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Dr. Wayne North officiating. Burial will be in Tucson Memorial Park East Lawn. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 1998 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CRONIN, Kay N., 86, of Tucson, died Monday, August 10, 1998. Survived by husband, William J. of Tucson; son, Gerald (Cathy) Kolb of CA; six grandsons, three granddaughters, six great-grandsons, and six great-granddaughters. Mrs. Cronin was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Private entombment, East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. Friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
Louis F. DiDonato, Age 39, born on January 8, 1959 in Memphis, TN, died on Sunday, August 9, 1998. He is survived by his parents, Lillian and Salvatore DiDonato of Tucson; his sister, Mary Catherine Urwin of Kennewick, WA and his brother, Michael J. DiDonato of Maple Valley, WA. He is also survived by his aunt, Frances B. Fenn of Panama City, FL; four nieces, one nephew and his 'Little Brother, ' Jason Kepner. Louis has been a resident of Tucson since 1961, attending local schools and graduating from Tucson High School in 1977. In 1982 he graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation for the handicapped. Louis was a wonderful son, outstanding brother and loving uncle. Louis' love and caring for others will leave a lasting legacy in Tucson. Thank you Louis for touching our lives, we will never forget you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Corbett Elementary School, 5949 E. 29th St., Tucson, AZ 85711 or to the charity of your choice. Visitation for friends will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Friday, August 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15th at St. Ambrose Church. Graveside services will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
Dorothy J. Freeman, 76, of Tucson, left the pain and suffering of this life, August 10, 1998 to join her Savior in her eternal home. She is survived by her aunt, Jean Lester; sister-in-law, Gladys Freeman; special friend, Norma Magers; nieces, Deborah Gelvin, Sharon (John) Karhut, Terice (Norm) Shipp, Patricia (Ron) Wilson, Pamela (Mike) Evans and Barbara Burkholder; nephews, John L.(Theresa) Rhodes, Kenneth (Laurie) Maxwell and Frank E. Freeman, Jr.; 21 great-nieces and nephews; 10 great-great-nieces and nephews and many dear and close friends. She was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, American Legion, D.A.V., very active in the Pima Street Baptist Church and served in the Women's Army Air Corps during WWII, member of the Palo Verde Chapter 87, and Women's Army Corps. Veterans Association. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 1998 at ARIZONA MORTUARY CHAPEL, 7 E.University Blvd. at Stone. Interment South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday evening, August 13, 1998 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Pima Street Baptist Church.
GREENE, Florence, 90, of Tucson, died August 7, 1998. No local services, burial in Milwaukee, WI. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
HUNT, Ruby Mae, 67, of Tucson, passed away August 7, 1998. Survivors include her husband, Norman Lee; three sons, John L., Kenneth L., and William L. (Bill) Hunt; granddaughter, Tracy Hunt; step grandson, Nicholas Evanchuk; brother, Raymond Shannon of Hemet, CA; one niece and four nephews. Ruby Mae worked for Alphagraphics for five and a half years and was currently employed part time as customer service representative for Golf Links and Ina Rd. Automotive. Memorial Service will be held at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway, Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saguaro Christian Church. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
McGRATH, Garry Hodgins, was born September 23, 1930 in Melbourne, Australia and died August 9, 1998 at his home in Tucson. He gallantly fought his cancer and in his charming way he made it easier for his wife, Margaret; his dear relatives and friends in Portland, OR, Calgary and Toronto to accept his journey to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. From 1984 until 1995 Garry was the owner of the popular snack shop in the lobby at 100 N. Stone. Many thanks to the kind people from St. Mary's Carondelet Hospice Home Care Unit. Any remembrances can be made in Garry's name to 'Thru the Bible Radio', Box 7100, Pasadena, CA 91109-7100. 'T.T.F.N. and see you later.' Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
PITTMAN, Bernice, age 81, died August 4, 1998. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Quay of Tucson. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by her husband, Collis Pittman. She had served as principal of Marshall School and was a teacher in Tucson for 28 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 1998 at St. Francis De Sales Church. Entombment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis de Sales Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, 85710. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOME.
RUIZ, Alfredo M., age 65, a 42 year resident of Tucson, passed away August 11, 1998. Born November 1, 1931 in Globe, AZ. Mr. Ruiz is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Erlinda; sons, Alfredo Jr., Guillermo and Antonio; daughters, Martha, Sheila and Margarita; son, Frank; 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brothers, Nick, Calli and Guillermo; sisters, Eloisa, Rosa, Adelina and Lupe. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 13th, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Monica Catholic Church.
Gabriel R. Granillo
Born March 20, 1997, died August 8, 1998.
Survived by mother, Theresa Jones; fathers, Joel Sesma and Manuel Granillo. A Vigil will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, August 12, 1998 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Sacred Heart, August 13 at 9:00 a.m.
SMITH, Victoria Gabrielle, one month, died August 9, 1998. Daughter of Jayson and Brandy Smith; granddaughter of Jane Benson and Marge Smith; niece of Adam Smith and Yellman and Rowdy Benson. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13th at Linden Ward L.D.S. Church, 3700 E. Ft. Lowell with Curtis Judd officiating. Burial will be in the L.D.S. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12th at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
BAKER, Marti, passed away August 11, 1998 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Marti was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and a son, Zane. Marti is survived by five children: daughters, Pamela McNair Wingate and Lauri Helberg of Tucson; and sons, Sanford Baker of Kansas City, MO, Jeffery Baker of Dallas, TX and Douglas Baker of Phoenix, AZ. Marti is also survived by 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many loving friends. Marti was born in Kansas City, MO but resided in Tucson for the past 15 years. The family will hold a private memorial and request no flowers please. Donations may be made in Marti's name to Alzheimer's Association 'Research Fund', 5132 East Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712. Marti will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor that lightened the load of life for others. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
