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EDDY, Mary E.

20 Nov 1897 - 18 Dec 1970
Globe -- Mary Elizabeth Eddy, 73, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970, in Gila General Hospital. A native of England, she had lived here 46 years. Survivors include a son, Richard, San Manuel; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Cox, Globe, Mrs. Johanna Wischnewski, Kearny, and Mrs. Khristine Fournier, Honolulu, HI; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were in Globe Cemetery. 12/20/1970.

EGGLESTON, Fidelia B.

Fidelia B. Eggleston, 91, was born in Rushton, Michigan, and died Thurs., March 5, 1970, in the Glendale Nursing Home. She taught school in Michigan before she was married. She moved here five years ago from California. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Leslie S. of Phoenix and three grandchildren. Private interment, Glendale Memorial Cemetery. 3/7-9/1970.

ELLIS, Gwynn L.

18 Dec 1935 - Mar 1970
Gwynn L. Ellis, 34, plant manager for the ... and Engineering Corp. at 3628 W. William, died yesterday in North Mountain Hospital. Mr. Ellis, of 6002 W. Fairmount, was a member of the Westside Church of Christ. Born in Texas, he came to Phoenix two years ago from Pittstown, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife, Frances; three daughters, Deborah, Patricia and Rhonda Ellis, all of Phoenix; four sisters and four brothers out of state. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Tuesday, March 10, 1970, p. 22.

ELLSWORTH, James Clarence

Safford -- James Clarence Ellsworth, 84, who lived in Safford the past 23 years, died in his son's home in San Marino, California on March 7, 1970. He was born in Luna Valley, New Mexico. He was a banker and an accountant. Five sons, James, Elmo, Spencer, George, and T. C. of San Marino. Burial in Thatcher Cemetery. 3/8/1970.

EMERSON, Nellie S.

Scottsdale -- Nellie S. Emerson, 83, died March 1, 1970, in a local nursing home. She was born in Arkansas and came to Phoenix 22 years ago. Survivors include a son, C. A. Emerson of Scottsdale; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Baker, Mrs. Freda Strahan, both of Heavener, OK, Mrs. Lynn Yarborough, Crossett, AR, Mrs. H. Adcock of McGehee, AR; and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

EMHOFF, Howard L.

1 June 1890 - 10 Dec 1970
Sun City -- Howard L. Emhoff, in the Army Air Corps as a personnel affairs officer in World War I, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 1970, in his home, 10725 W. Hatcher. Mr. Emhoff had been a manufacturer of scientific instruments. He was born in Providence, N.J., and came to Phoenix in 1967 from Fort Lauderdale, FL and lived in Sun City the past 18 months. Survivors include his wife, Ann V. Papendell Emhoff; two daughters, Shirley Emhoff of Phoenix and Mrs. Betty Green of New York City. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. 12/12/1970.

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ERICKSON, Charles Edwin, Sr.

Charles Edwin Erickson, Sr., 55, was born in Franklin, Nebraska, and came here from Denver 26 years ago. Wife, Winifred; sons, Stephen F. of Phoenix and Charles, Jr., of Mesa; daughters, Karen Lynn and Kristin Marie, both of Phoenix; father, Edwin, of Maywood, Nebraska; three sisters and a brother out of state. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/2/1970.

ERICSON, Axel L.

20 Sep 1891 - 15 Dec 1970
Axel Leonard Ericson, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a former casting inspector for the Oliver Co. in South Bend, IN, before moving here in 1958. He was an Army veteran of World War I and a former American Legion member in Mishawaka, IN. He was born in Sweden. Survivors include his wife, Helen. Funeral Mass was said in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/17/1970.

EVANS, Elizabeth "Binnie"

Elizabeth "Binnie" Evans, 66, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, died Thurs., Mar. 5, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Evans was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, and moved to Arizona in 1924. She was a member of Ruby Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Winslow and theAlanon group affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous in the Valley. Survivors include her husband, R. W.; two daughters, Mrs. Torrie CYR of Tempe and Mrs. Mary Jean FINKLE of Hatherton, CA; a brother and a sister out of state. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 3/6/1970.

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EVANS, Herbert

Mesa -- Herbert Evans, 76, an insurance salesman 40 years before retiring from Monarch Life, died Dec. 31, 1969, in Mesa Hospital. He was born in Ravanna, MO, and moved here in 1964 from Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was a former director of the Peoples Bank of Mercer, MO and was a Masonic lodge member there. He graduated from the University of Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Lena; and two sisters out of state. Mountain View Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

EVANS, Mary Ozella

Morenci -- Mary Ozella Evans, 61, of Morenci, died March 6, 1970, in Morenci Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Oklahoma and came here from Wilburton, Oklahoma in 1948. She was known in the community for her quilting and had made 1,035 quilts. Daughters, Mary Lou ADAMS of San Manuel and Norma GIBSON of Dougherty, Oklahoma; son, Billy Wayne EVANS of Morenci. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church of Clifton-Morenci. Burial in Sheldon Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

EVANS, Virgil McKinley

Mesa -- Virgil McKinley Evans, 69, a retired farmer, died March 6, 1970, in Mesa Hospital. He moved to the Valley four years ago from Plymouth, Iowa. He was born in White Heath, Illinois. Wife, Mary; four daughters, Mrs. Orlwin TREVETT and Mrs. Leo GREENLAND, both of Rockford, Iowa; Mrs. George MAILLARD of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and Mrs. William HUGHES of Flint, Michigan; a brother and two sisters out of state; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Interment in Mason City, Iowa. 3/7-9/1970.