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BACON, Margaret Ella PALMER

Margaret Ella Palmer Bacon, 100, died Sun., Mar. 8, 1970. She came to Phoenix in 1902 and started teaching a year later in the old Riverside School. She was born January 20, 1870, in Gagetown, New Brunswick, and during the winter of 1902 visited a sister, Mrs. M. H. SHARPE of Phoenix. She met Thomas H. BACON, a member of the Roosevelt School Board and they were married in 1905. He died in 1949. She was a member of the Church Circle at Bethel Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Marshall of Indianapolis and Oliver of Phoenix; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/10/1970.

BAER, William D

8 Sep 1891 - 3 Jan 1970
William D. Baer, 78, a retired truck driver, died Sat., Jan. 3, 1970, in Phoenix General Hospital. He was born in West Newton, Pennsylvania, and came to Phoenix in 1950. Wife, Julia H.; son, James C. of Phoenix; two brothers and four sisters out of state; two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 1/5/1970.

BAKER, Cora

Prescott -- Cora Baker, 83, a retired schoolteacher, died Wed., March 4, 1970, in Yavapai Hospital. A longtime resident of the St. Michael Hotel here, Mrs. Baker has been hospitalized for a lengthy period. She came to Prescott 19 years ago after retiring as dean of girls at Asbury Park High School, Asbury Park, New Jersey. Survived by a son, Milton, of Pomona, CA; sister, Ruth ANDERSON of Prescott; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the American Lutheran Church. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

BAKER, Harry R.

Tempe -- Services for Harry R. Baker, 67, the owner and operator of Baker's Acres Trailer Park, were at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. Mr. Baker was born in Missouri and lived here the past 20 years. He died Thursday, February 26, 1970, at Tempe Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Nelli; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Smith of Fort Scott, Kansas; one stepson, James Simon of Mesa, and one stepdaughter, Helen Hall of Hawaii; and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, March 1, 1970.

BALLARD, O. J.

Mesa -- O.J. Ballard, 78, a retired brick mason, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970, in Mesa Hospital. He was born in Michigan and moved here 23 years ago. He was a member of Bricklayers Local No. 3 and belonged to the Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Leonard of Clarkston, MI, and Charles of Chicago; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Bradley, Grosse Point Shore, MI, Mrs. Marion Phillips, Mesa, Mrs. Mildred Blazich, Roy UT, and Mrs. Mary Ball, Hilo, HI; two sisters out of state; 32 grandchildren and 27 gr-grandchildren. 12/20/1970.

BARNARD, Lela B.

Lela B. Barnard, 69, a practical nurse, died Thurs., Feb. 26, 1970, at her home, 2608 E. Brill. She was born in Bolivar, TN, and came here 26 years ago. Survivors include three sons, Lundy H. Barnard of El Paso, TX, Charles E. Barnard of Mesa, and Jack C. Barnard of Phx; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Pierce of Phoenix; three sisters out of state; and three grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/1/1970.

BARSKI, Alma V.

Mesa -- Alma V. Barski, 76, a Valley resident for 16 years, died Fri., Jan. 2, 1970, at her home. She was a member of the Valley Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale. Husband, Stanley; son, Stanley E.; daughters, Mrs. Morene KLOTZ, Mesa; Mrs. Laura PAVELKEY, Yorkville, OH; sister, Mrs. Mabel STUBENBORDT, Mesa; a sister and brother out of state; eight grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Entombment in St. Francis Mausoleum, Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

BAUMER, Katherine

Katherine Baumer, 84, died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. She was born in Pennsylvania and came to Phoenix 19 years ago from Cleveland. Survivors include her husband, Jacob; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Stockley of Phoenix; and two grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

BEALS, Mary Alice

Glendale -- Mrs. Mary Alice Beals, 82, who was born in Thatcher, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in her home on Peoria Ave. Mrs. Beals moved to the Valley in 1955 from Pima. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BIRDNO, also were born in Thatcher. Survivors include her a son, Kenneth, of Peoria; nine daughters, Mrs. Grace Cluff of Granite Reef Dam, Mrs. Marvel Taylor of Safford, Mrs. Ercel Chatfield of Pima, Mrs. Maud Morris of Payson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Lemmon and Mrs. Verona Carter, both of Phoenix, Mrs. Richalene Billingsley of Gilbert, Mrs. Bonnie Byrd of St. David and Mrs. Cleedith Baker of Yuma; a brother, Gerald Birdno of Las Vegas; four sisters, Mrs. Clyde DeSpain of Pasadena, CA, Mrs. Venla Echols of Phoenix, Mrs. Vivian Marshall of Mesa and Mrs. Ora Palmer of Tucson; 44 grandchildren. Burial was in the Pima Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

BEAR, Max A.

4 Aug 1907 - 12 Dec 1970
Scottsdale -- Max A. Bear, 63, who came here in 1954 from Chicago died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970. He was owner of Bear Construction Co., Inc. He was born in Frontier, Michigan, and came to Apache Junction 16 years ago. He had lived in Scottsdale since 1958. He attended Colorado State University and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Maureen Bear of Mill Valley, CA; and a brother in Illinois. Tuesd., Dec. 15, 1970.

BEATTIE, Lawrence B.

Scottsdale -- Lawrence B. Beattie, 45, who was born in Cleveland and came here three years ago, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in the Heritage of Camelback Nursing Home where he lived. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Beattie of Chagrin Falls and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Swartwout of Scottsdale, Mrs. Joseph Mayne of Mesa and Mrs. David Brumbeck, Jr., Van Wert, OH. Burial in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. 3/2/1970.

BEAUCHAMP, Clara P

29 Jan 1893 - 17 Dec 1970
Scottsdale -- Clara P. Beauchamp, 77, a retired justice of the peace clerk, died Thurs., Dec. 17, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital. Mrs. Beauchamp retired in 1966. She came here in 1917 from Crystal Lake, MN. She initiated the first lunch program in the Scottsdale schools in the 1920s and participated in a campaign to preserve the Red Brick School House at 133 E. Main. Survivors include two sons, Keith S. Boyer, Carmichael, CA, and Harry L. Beauchamp, Verona, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. G. E. Schulz of Buckeye and seven grandchildren. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 12/20/1970.

BECERRIL, Alejandro

Alejandro Becerril, 84, died Sun., Mar. 8, 1970, in Sacred Heart Home. Mr. Becerril was born in Spain amd came to Flagstaff in 1907 from New York. Survivors include two sons, Anthony of Covina, CA, and Joseph of Long Beach, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph ... of Phoenix and Mrs. ... of Flagstaff; a brother Angel, of Miami; three sisters out of state; and 8 grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/10/1970.

BEIGHTS, Jay C.

Jay C. Beights, 44, a construction worker, died March 9, 1970, in Oklahoma City. He was born in Missouri and came to Phoenix in 1940. Wife, Ethel M.; one daughter, Faith A. BEIGHTS; two sons, Jay and Gary W.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. BEIGHTS, all of Phx; brother, Chester; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby WHITFIELD and Mrs. Mary FERNANDEZ, all in Phx; five brothers and three sisters out of state. Burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery. 3/8/1970.

BEISER, Benjamin

Services and burial for Benjamin Beiser, 88, whose 23-year career in Phoenix included building an apartment house on N. Third Street, were held Sunday in New York City. Mr. Beiser, 3735 E. Earll Drive, was killed Feb. 22 in an auto-pedestrian accident at Thomas and 38th Street. Born in Poland, he came here from New York. He had been affiliated with McCoy's Motor Court on W. Van Buren and was a member of Workman's Circle. Survivors include two sons, Louis and Herman, and a daughter, Mrs. Rose Lefkowitz, all of New York City; a sister, Mrs. Yetta Lesensky of Phoenix; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, March 4, 1970, p. 10-C.

BELTON, Charlene

Charlene Belton, 11 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belton, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970, in Memorial Hospital. A wake was held and funeral services were in Universal Memorial Center. Other survivors include three sisters, trevann, Carolyn, and Marida; and her maternal and paternal grandmothers, both out of state. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mon. 12/14/1970.

BENECKE, Ann Black

Mrs. Ann Black Benecke, 66, who moved here 20 years ago from her native Platte City, Missouri, died Sun., Mar. 8, 1970. Son, George NEFF of Ontario, California; sister, Katherine HARTMAN of Phoenix; a brother out of state; and two grandchildren. Cremation. 3/10/1970.

BENIEN, Betty M.

Betty M. Benien, 49, an Eastern Star member, was born in Napoleon, Ohio, and died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio. She had lived in Phoenix 20 years before leaving in 1964. She was a member of the American Nursing Association. Survivors include one sister, Margaret A. RETTIG of Napoleon, OH. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

BENSON, Walter E.

27 May 1881 - 17 Dec 1970
Walter E. Benson, 89, died Thurs., Dec. 17, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Benson, 31 W. Maryland, was born in Ohio and moved to Phoenix in 1950 from New York. He was the former owner of the Benson Express Co. He had no known survivors. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/19/1970.

BERGLING, Herschel E.

Mesa -- Herschel E. Bergling, 52, a carpenter, died Thurs., Feb. 26, 1970, at the Prescott Veterans Hospital. He was born in Marathorn, Iowa, and came here in 1962 from Boone, Iowa. He was a member of American Legion Post 26 and the Lutheran Laymen's League at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Verdine; one son, Loren; one daughter, Connie, all of Mesa; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Bergling of Boone; and three sisters out of state. 3/1/1970.

BIERCE, Charles B.

11 Jun 1916 - 12 Dec 1970
Charles B. Bierce, 54, who had been a field representative for the Consolidated Cigar Corp. nine years, died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970. Mr. Bierce was a member of Creighton Christian Church and vetarn of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, and came to Tucson in 1955 from Denver. Survivors include wife, Darry; a daughter, Rose Ann Bierce; two sons, Charles R. and William C.; all of Phoenix; and a brother of Virginia. Services in the Broadway Christian Church. Burial in Southlawn Cemetery, Tucson. Tues., Dec. 15, 1970.

BIEVER, Harold

Yuma -- Harold Biever, 47, died Sun., Dec. 28, 1969, at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. He was born in Zell, S.D. and was a civilian plumber at the proving ground. He lived in Phoenix before coming to Yuma 10 years ago. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 19 and the KNights of Columbus. Wife, Pearl; four sons, John, Harold, Joseph and David, all of Yuma; daughters, Mary of Yuma; Mrs. Barbara VALIQUET of Hinsdale, IL, and Mrs. Catherine CICIARELLI of Rochester, N.Y. Burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

BILLINGS, Oliver

17 Nov 1894 - 18 Dec 1970
Oliver G. Billings, 76, a retired plumber, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970, in a nursing home. Mr. Billings was born in Burlington, Ontario, and came to Arizona in 1960 from Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Alice M.; two sons, James and Thomas, of Chicago; a sister out of state and three grandchildren. 12/20/1970.

BIRMINGHAM, Clifford H.

Clifford H. Birmingham, 66, a retired carpenter, died Fri., March 6, 1970. He was born in Ozark, Missouri, and came to Phoenix in 1920. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Wife, Fannie; daughters, Mrs. Edith SMITH of Black Canyon City and Mrs. Lorraine THORNTON of Phx; sons, Donald, Walter and Tom; mother, Mrs. Mary BURLEY and a brother, William BIRMINGHAM, both of Phx; 17 grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. 3/8/1970.

BLACK, Fanny May

Fanny Mae Black, 55, died Mon., Dec. 14, 1970, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Black was the manager of Allen's Cleaners. She was born in Bryan, TX, and came here 36 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Allen P.; a son, Bruce of Glendale; a brother and four sisters out of state; and a grandson. 12/16/1970.

BOLIN, Gordon Howard

Queen Creek -- Services for Gordon Howard Bolin, 50, a pilot and cropduster 13 years, will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Gibbons Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine, Mesa. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Mesa. Mr. Bolin was killed Sunday when a small plane he was piloting crashed at Queen Creek and Crimson Roads. Born in Bloomington, Illinois, he came here 15 years ago from Hermosa Beach, Calif. He was a member of Elks Lodge 2429 of Chandler and First United Methodist Church of Mesa and was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Alene; five daughters, Bonnie Bolin, Mrs. Judy Stark and Mrs. Lori Samora, all of Mesa; Mrs. Nancy Johnson of Apache Junction; Shannon Bolin of Queen Creek; two sons, Robert Bolin and Gordon James, both of Queen Creek; a brother and a sister out of state, and six grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, December 15, 1970.
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BOND, Minnie Brady

Mesa -- Minnie Brady Bond, 86, a Mesa native, died Friday, Dec. 18, 1970, in her home at 607 W. Eighth St. Mrs. Bond's parents were among the pioneers who settled Mesa. She had been active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, C. Marlow; two sons, C. Leon, King City, CA, and T. Lloyd, Phx; four daughters, Mrs. Berneice Jarnagin of Mesa, Mrs. Wilmyth Palmer and Mrs. Lorraine Martin, both of Phx and Mrs. Melva Thatcher of Homedale, ID; 24 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 12/20/1970.

BOUTHILLIER, Richard

Richard Bouthillier, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bouthillier, died Fri., Jan. 2, 1970, at Tucson Medical Center. He was a native of Portland, Oregon. Survivors include one brothr, Donny; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Poarch and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bouthillier, all of Phoenix. The family suggests contributions to the Richard Bouthillier Fund for Medical Research. Burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

BOWERS, Delbert C.

Delbert C. Bowers, 55, a laborer with the Arrow Sweeping Service, died Fri., Feb. 27, 1970, at his home. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, and came here 11 years ago. Survivors include two sons, Albert and David, both of Phoenix; one brother and one sister out of state and three grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/1/1970.

BOWMAN, Rodger E.

7 Nov 1940 - 6 Mar 1970
Rodger E. Bowman, 29, a machinist with the Overland Machine Co., died Fri., March 6, 1970, at his home, 1040 E. South Mountain Ave. He was born in Danvers, IL, and came here five years ago from Indiana. He was active with the Boy Scouts in Phoenix. Wife, Sandra; son, Rodney; daughters, Deatra, Kimla, Dawnetta and Theresa; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl BOWMAN of Gaston, IL, and four sisters, Mrs. Florence Richey, Paris, IL, Mrs. Ada Stodgel and Mrs. Ellen Solomon, both of Elmwood, IL, Mrs. Kathleen Kirk of Copperas Cove, TX. Burial will be in Bloomington, Illinois. 3/9/1970.

BOYCE, Robert
BOYCE, Robin

A 13-month-old boy and a 55-year-old Phoenix woman died over the weekend at Maricopa County Hospital's burn unit from injuries received earlier in separate fires. Robin Boyce died March 1, 1970, from injuries received in a fire Feb. 26 at his grandparents' home at 3736 E. Polk. Police said the fire also claimed the life of his twin brother, Robert. Mrs. Mary Darling, 55, of 5539 W. State, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, of injuries she received Feb. 23 in a fire at her home. Police said Mrs. Darling had received second and third degree burns over her entire body when her robe caught fire as she backed into a heater. 3/2/1970.

BOYD, William E. "Bud"

William E. "Bud" Boyd, 44, a millman for the Barger Moulding Co. the past 16 years, died Tues., Dec. 30, 1969, in his home. He was born in Springfield, Illinois, and came to Tempe in 1927. He had been a western singer and musician. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving in the Army from 1940 to 1946. Wife, Jessie; daughters, Mrs. Sandra QUALLS and Mrs. Charly MYERS; sons, Arlon and Danny; mother, Mrs. Josephine TANQUARY; sister, Mrs. Mamie COLLIER, all of Phoenix; a brother, Al of Tempe; two sisters out of state; and three grandchildren. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

BOYER, Edith E.

Buckeye -- Edith E. Boyer, 48, formerly a teacher in Iowa, died Fri., March 6, 1970, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Wellman, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix in 1946. Husband, Rev. John William BOYER; daughter, Rachel BOYER of Hazard, KY; two brothers and two sisters out of state. Services were at the First Southern Baptist Church. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park. 3/9/1970.

BOYER, John M.

16 Jan 1931 - 9 Dec 1970
John M. Boyer, 39, an ironworker and Korean veteran, died Wed., Dec. 9, 1970. He was born in Tennessee and came here in 1942 from Charleston, MO. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Boyer; a brother, Billy; and three sisters, Pat, Mrs. Linda Peters and Mrs. Peggy Steffan, all of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 12/14/1970.

BOYES, Alfred

Alfred Boyes, 71, a former British Army officer and retired mining engineer with the Anaconda Copper Co., died Friday, Feb. 27, 1970, in his home. He was born in Manchester, England and graduated from the Camborne School of Mines in Camborne, England. He retired from the British Army as a major in 1940 and later worked with Anaconda in Butte, Montana. He came to Phoenix in 1960. Survivors include his sons, Edward of Orange, CA and Charles of Denver; a daughter, June ALYWIN FOSTER in England; and five grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/2/1970.

BOYLE, Richard B., Sr.

30 Jun 1887 - 28 Feb 1970
Richard B. Boyle, Sr., 82, a certified public accountant who had owned the Texas Electric Service Co. for 40 years in Ft. Worth, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mr. Boyle had suffered burns in his home Feb. 19. He came to Phoenix in 1968 from Albuquerque and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Texas National Guard during both World Wars. He was born in Detroit. Survivors include a son, Richard, Jr., of Grosse Pointe, Michigan; daughters, Mrs. Edward (Florence) EVERETT and Mrs. William (Billy Joe) CARL of Corpus Christi, TX; a stepson, Jack WEST of Phoenix; a sister, Miss Bernice Boyle, Detroit, MI; and 12 grandchildren. Burial in Albuquerque. 3/3-4/1970.

BRADFORD, Gertrude Adele

Mesa -- Mrs. Gertrude Adele Bradford, 63, died Mon., Dec. 14, 1970, in Scottsdale Hospital. Mrs. Bradford came to Scottsdale in 1947 from Hillsdale, MI, and was a member of the Christian Womens Club of Phoenix. She was born in Rosebush, MI. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth C., Sr.; three sons, Kenneth, Jr. of Scottsdale, Duane of Albuquerque and Gaylan of Reno, NV; a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Perow of Mesa; her mother, Mrs. Rhea Reddoe of Phoenix; a brother out of state; and 13 grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 12/16/1970.

BRADLEY, Bertha M.

Surprise -- Bertha M. Bradley, 76, died Tues., March 3, 1970, in Northwest Hospital. Mrs. Bradley lived in Arizona most of her life and attended schools in Globe in 1905 and 1906. She was a civil service worker in Las Vegas in 1945 and 1946. Husband, Vesta; son, Richard Barnette of Amarillo, TX; two sisters Mrs. Margaret ADAMS of Cave Creek and Mrs. Hazel DORSEY of Coolidge; and two grandchildren. Burial in Sunland Cemetery. 3/6/1970.

BRADLEY, Edith Irene

Edith Irene Bradley, 51, died Thurs., Dec 17, 1970, in Maryvale Hospital. Mrs. Bradley was a member of the Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church. She was born in Ohio and moved here in 1960 from Springfield, OH. Survivors include her husband, Frank; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Jensen of Phoenix, Mrs. Shirley Cox of the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs; her mother, Mrs. Clair Johnson, and a brother, both of Springfield; and five grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 12/19/1970.

BRAKEFIELD, Leonard F.

Mesa -- Leonard F. Brakefield, 44, a native of Salomonville, died in a Wilmington, California, hospital. Wife, Charlene of Wilmington; daughter, Peggy Arlene; six brothers, Clyde, Hubert and Clifford, all of Scottsdale, Ben of Fairmount, CA, and Roy and Ray of Long Beach, CA; mother, Mrs. Bessie BRAKEFIELD of Fairmount. Burial in Mountain View Memorial Park. 3/8/1970.

BRANCH, Harold H.

27 Aug 1918 - Dec 1969
Paradise Valley -- Harold H. Branch, 77, who had owned Branch's Foundry Service in Los Angeles and moved here in 1965 from San Gabriel, Calif., died in Dec. 1969. He was born in Riverside, Calif. Wife, Isabelle; son, Jack of Paradise Valley; and two grandchildren. Cremation followed services in Youngtown Lundberg Chapel. The Arizona Republic 1/3/1970.

BRASSELL, Lola

Lola Brassell, 72, died March 1, 1970, in Doctors Hospital. She was born in Sherwood, TX, and came to Phoenix 47 years ago from El Paso. She was a member of Queen Esther Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include her husband, Robert I.; three sisters, Mrs. Zula DeBERRY and Mrs. Carlene WHEELER, both of Somerton, and Mrs. Edna Harmon of El Paso, TX; and two brothers, John Bentley, Tyler, TX, and R. L. Bentley, Arkansas. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

BRITTAIN, Lovania G.

Douglas -- Lovania Gertrude Brittain, 88, died Thurs., March 5, 1970, in Cochise County Hospital. She came to Douglas in 1916 from Animas, New Mexico. She was born in Liona, Texas. Survivors include nine daughters, Blanch HILL, Vell SHAW, Berthe GHEELY, all of Tucson; Florence KERBY of Douglas, Mrs. Willy SHORT of Globe, Hazel SMITH of Denver, Carle WHITTSITT of Vallejo, California, Ruth ELLIOTT of Anchorage, Alaska, Charlotte KNOX of Concord, California; sons, W. H. BRITTAIN, Jr., of Globe, Jack BRITTAIN of Anchorage and J. A. BRITTAIN of Douglas; brothers, Roy and Carl EVANS, both of Douglas; three sisters out of state; and 31 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

BROOKS, Helen Jane

4 Jun 1899 - 31 Dec 1969
Helen Jane Brooks, 70, who came here from Downers Grove, Illinois, 16 years ago, died Wed., Dec. 31, 1969. She retired after 10 years as stenographer for Luke AFB. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Daughter, Elaine of Los Angeles; son, Richard J. of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/2/1970.

BROOKS, Suk Hi

Scottsdale -- Suk Hi Brooks, 36, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970, in her home, 6220 Casa Blanca Rd. Mrs. Brooks was born in Seoul, Korea, and came to Scottsdale in 1964. She was a member of Scottsdale United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald R.; a sister, Suk Soon Kim of Scottsdale; her father, Kui Duk Kim; a brother and three sisters, all of Seoul. Cremation folling services at Messinger Mortuary. 12/16/1970.

BROTHERS, Thomas M.

Thomas M. Brothers, 62, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1969, in his home. He was born in Warner, Oklahoma, and came here from Oklahoma. He was a World War II Army veteran and a farm worker. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Minerva HARPER of Phoenix; a brother, Jacob, of Oklahoma. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

BROWN, Rose M.

Rose M. Brown, 19, was killed in a Phoenix automobile accident Dec. 25, 1969. Mrs. Brown was born in New Mexico and came to Phoenix 17 years ago. Husband, Joe L. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

BRUCE, Nancy H.

Nancy H. Bruce, 64, who moved here in 1952 from her native Memphis, Tennessee, died Wed., Mar 4, 1970, in her home at 1624 E. McLellan. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William EDWARDS of Mill Valley, CA.; a son, Joseph W., Jr. of Scottsdale; a sister out of state; and six grandchildren. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 3/5/1970.

BRYANT, Charles

Sun City -- Charles Bryant, 68, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, in Northwest Hospital. He was the former owner of the Bryant Auto Home and Farm Supply Store in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and came here in 1966. He was a member of the United Church and Sun City Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Lillian, and a sister out of state. Burial in Sunland Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

BULLION, William E., Sr.

Mesa -- William E. Bullion, Sr., 68, a machinist 13 years for Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, California, before retiring to Mesa in 1968, died March 3, 1970, at his home, 1630 N. 102nd St. Mr. Bullion was born in Texas and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma; two sons, William, Jr., of Scottsdale and Donald of Van Nuys, Calif., and six grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Services and burial in Brownwood, Texas. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, March 4, 1970, p. 10-C.

BURGESS, Monte A.

Mesa -- Monte A. Burgess, 76, a retired insurance and real estate broker, died Mar. 9, 1970. He was born in Summum, IL, and came here from Chinook, Montana, seven years ago. He was a World War I Army veteran. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church. Wife, Dorothy; son, Thomas of Charlotte, N. C.; daughters, Elizabeth WILSHUSEN, May C ... of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Nancy INMAN of Chinook, Shirley McCOLLUM of New Orleans; stepdaughter, Gloria NELSON of Seattle. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. 3/10/1970.

BURKALL, Ruby F.

Ruby F. Burkall died Dec. 19, 1970, in Memorial Hospital. She had operated Burkall's Wholesale Nursery with her husband before retiring a few years ago. A native of Saskatchewan, Mrs. Burkall moved here six years ago from Gardenia, CA. Survivors include a son, Richard, of Phoenix; four daughters, Mrs. Gloria Banks and Mrs. Shirley Ireland, both of Phx, Mrs. Beverly Dane, Fountain Valley CA, and Mrs. Florence Nagel, Ely, NV; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cremation followed services in Mercer Mortuary. 12/20/1970.

BURT, Doris G.

Doris G. Burt, 68,who had been a department head for Arizona Highways magazine for 18 years, died Sun., Mar. 8, 1970. Mrs. Burt was born in Peru, IN, and came to Coolidge in 1928. She was a member of Capitol Methodist Church. Husband, Stanley; daughter, Mrs. Doris CLONTS of Phoenix; a sister and brother out of state; and two grandchildren. Cremation. 3/10/1970.

BYXBEE, Josephine C.

Apache Junction -- Josephine C. Byxbee, 71, died Thurs., Feb. 26, 1970, in her home at 114 W. Desert Lane. She was born in Tacoma, WA and came here 11 years ago from Seattle. Survivors include her husband, Charles, and a sister out of state. Private cremation. 3/2/1970.