1978 Arizona Obituaries

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CAMPBELL, Polly

Polly Campbell, 82, of Goodyear, died April 20, 1978. She moved to Arizona in 1948 from San Leandro, California. She was a sales clerk and a member of Eastern Star. Daughter, Bernice Wood; a sister; a brother; a grandson and two great-grandchildren. Lundberg Sunland Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

CANTRELL, Ruth

Ruth Cantrell, 71, of Avondale, died June 26, 1978. She came to Arizona 50 years ago from Oklahoma. Children, Bonnie Tucker and Archie Lee Loveless; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers. Cannon Funeral Home, Goodyear. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

CAREY, Adelaide I., 85

02 Aug 1891 - 16 April 1978
Adelaide L. Carey, 85, of Phoenix, who lived here since 1971 and was a member of the Church of St. Joseph, died April 16, 1978. Children, Jean Whalen, Marjorie Sills, Adelaide Benson; sons, James F. and Earl; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

CARR, B. Paula

Scottsdale -- Memorial services for B. Paula Carr, 85, who died April 13, 1978, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, were in Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Drive. Mrs. Carr came here 38 years ago. Survivors include her daughter, Anne C. Blair; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel made arrangements. Sunday, April 16, 1978

CARREON, Robert Rojas

Robert Rojas Carreon, 23, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, died Tuesday, April 18, 1978, from auto accident injuries. He was brought to Arizona from California 16 years ago and worked as a self-employed custodian. He entered the Marine Corps in 1973. Wife, Frances; a son, Gabriel; his mother, Virginia; father, Alberto; four sisters and six brothers. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

CASTRO, Jessie

7 Jan 1908 - 15 April 1978
Jessie Castro, 70, of Phoenix, died April 15, 1978, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She had lived in Phoenix since 1923. Husband, Lloyd S.; children, Socorro Black, Theresa Kauffman, Katherine Baigel, Bob, Joe and Pat; two brothers and three sisters; 35 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mass at St. Louis the King Catholic Church. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

CELESTINE, Jonas

Jonas Celestine, 39, of Sells, died June 27, 1978, in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. He was born in Arizona and had been a farm worker. Mass at Church of St. Joseph at Pisinimo, near Sells. Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

CHAMBERS, Mikki J.

Mikki J. Chambers, 18, died June 27, 1978, in Flagstaff Community Hospital of hang gliding accident injuries. She attended Glendale Community College and was a student at Northern Arizona University. She came to Phoenix 11 years ago from Colorado and had been assistant manager and cashier at Manns Christown Theater. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Chambers; a sister and three brothers. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. 6/28/1978.

CHAVEZ, George L.

George L. Chavez, 22, a 1974 graduate of South Mountain High School, died April 19, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. He was an employee at McGraw-Edison and had worked with the Boys' Club in Tucson and on marathon running events. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Chavez; a brother; and two grandparents. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, Mass in St. Catherine Church. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

CHILDERS, James E.

James E. Childers, 83, a former Denver police chief, died April 24, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Childers moved to Sun City from Denver in 1975. He had been in law enforcement for 45 years and retired as chief in Denver in 1961. He was a 50-years member of the Masonic Lodge and member of the Retired Police Protective and Denver Police Protective associations. Wife, Pauline; a daughter, Beulah Carenen; two sons, Raymond and Marvin; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services in Olingers Mortuary, Denver. The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, April 27, 1978

CHRISTENSEN, Sena C.

Seervices for Sena C. Christensen, 82, who moved to Arizona 40 years ago from Iowa, were at Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Christensen, 7550 N. 16th St., died Friday, April 28, 1978, in a Valley rest home. She is survived by two sons, Donald and Rollin; three sisters; and five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Interment Memory Lawn. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

CHRISTIAN, Harold Merton

Harold Merton Christian, 83, died Apr. 28, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He was a retired teacher who moved to Arizona 34 years ago. Daughter, Mrs. Don Strauch; two sons, Daniel R. and Donald W.; a sister and seven granadchildren. First Methodist Church, Mesa. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

CHRISTOPHER, Luther
CHRISTOPHER, Madie C.

Luther Christopher, 71, and his wife, Madie C. Christopher, 79, died Sunday, March 27, 1977, in their home, 1420 E. Polk. Mr. Christopher had lived here since 1936 and was a member of Construction Workers Local 383, Prince Hall Masonic affiliations and Maricopa Lodge 1. Mrs. Christopher had been a member of the Missionary Board, Senior Choir and a past secretary of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Vevenne Downing and Vera Dixon; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildre. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Madison. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

CLABAUGH, Milford Lonnie

Milford Lonnie Clabaugh, 74, a design and sales engineer, came to the Valley 24 years ago and was an associate professor in ASU mathematics department, died Wed., March 30, 1977. He was graduated from Ohio State University and taught in an engineering school in Chicago and was also a sales manager for a North Carolina industrial corporation. Wife, Ruth, and a brother survive. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. 4/2/1977.

CLARK, Homer John

Homer John Clark, 66, of Phoenix, died June 24, 1978, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a heavy equipment operator 15 years for the City of Phoenix until he became ill two years ago. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He moved here in 1958 from Oklahoma City. Wife, Olive; children, Alice Morton, Letha Crispin, Carl, Curt, Bill, Jerry and Larry; grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.

CLARK, Mary Catherine

Mary Catherine Clark, 15, attended Paradise Valley and Sahuaro High Schools. Descendant of the pioneer Salt River Valley families of J. W. Clark and Don C. Driggs. Parents, Donald D. and Mary Lynne Clark; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Services at Scottsdale LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Interment in Paradise Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be sent to the Leukemia Fund, Memory Lawn Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

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COGGINS, Ruby Eileen

Ruby Eileen COggins, 81, who had been a Phoenix resident for 40 years, died April 21, 1978. Mrs. Coggins had resided in Winslow from 1922 to 1938. Survivors include a brother. Scott Mortuary in Winslow. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

COLLINS, Lois V.

Lois V. Collins, 66, of Prescott, a former Valley resident died Sunday, April 23, 1978, in her home. Mrs. Collins moved to Scottsdale in 1943 and to Prescott in 1951. She had worked for the Arizona Pioneer Home. Son, Gary; one sister; one brother; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

COMER, Paul M., Jr.

Paul M. Comer, Jr., 80, of Yuma, died at his home June 24, 1978. He was a Virginia native and moved to Yuma in 1924. He was a World War I veteran, a chiropractor, and member of the Local VFW. Son, Paul; daughter, Roberta Lee Graves; three brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. Private cremation at Desert Lawn Crematory. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

CONWAY, Warren M.

Sun City -- Warren M. Conway, 75, died June 29, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. He graduated from the University of Illinois and retired as a sales engineer after years with General Electric's X-Ray Division. Wife, Laura, and a sister survive. Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

COLE, John H.

John H. Cole, 66, died April 27, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He was a truck driver who moved to Arizona in 1920. Me was a member of the Moose. Survivors include his son, John H. Cole, III, and five grandhcildren. Hansen Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

COOLEY, William S.

27 Dec 1914 - 14 April 1978
Avondale -- William S. Cooley, 63, who retired after 20 years in the Navy, lived in Arizona 30 years and died April 14, 1978. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fleet Reserve and American legion. Wife, Ileta; sons, Clarence and John; eight grandchildren and five sisters and three brothers. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

COONROD, Marjorie

Sun City -- Services for Marjorie Coonrod, 69, of 9609 Glen Oaks Circle, were at Lundberg's Sunland Chapel. Mrs. Coonrod died June 24, 1978, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. A Minnesota native, Mrs. Coonrod came to Arizona in 1973. She was formerly employed as a secretary for 20 years at Northern States Power Co. She attended Deluth State Teachers College and was a member of the All Saints Desert Episcopalian Church. Husband, George; a son, Richard, and one sister. Meldrum Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

COOPER, Annie Laura

Annie Laura Cooper, 90, died April 25, 1978, in a Valley nursing home. Mrs. Cooper moved to Arizona from Savannah, Georgia, and had been a valley resident for 29 years. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and past Relief Society president and visiting teacher. Daughter, Mildred Willis; two sons, Wilbur and Mitch Woods; four step-daughters, Retta Thompson, Irene Workman, Margaret Ellsworth, and Eleanor McIntire; six stepsons, Morris, Edward, John, Jim, Jess and Paul Cooper; one sister; one brother, 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Meldrum Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

CORN, Harry Earl, Jr., 29

03 December 1948 - 16 April 1978
Harry Earl Corn, Jr., 29, a native of Phoenix, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital April 16, 1978. He was a Vietnam veteran. Wife, Angela; daughter, Dawn Lynn; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Corn; three sisters; and a grandmother. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

COSTELLO, Joseph W.

Joseph W. Costello, 72, of Sun City, died April 23, 1978. He moved to the Valley from Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1958 and was a member of St. Joachim Church and Knights of Columbus. Wife, Madalyn; daughters, Geraldine Herman, Judith Nuest, Susan Rothery, and Patricia Ann; son, William; three sisters; and 15 grandchildren. Phoenix Gazette 4/25/1978.

COX, Earl W.

Graveside services for Earl Willis Cox, 79, who died April 18, 1978, in Boswell Hospital, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. Mr. Cox, 15801 N. 51st Ave., had been an abstractor 10 years for Transamerica Title Co. and life member of the Elks in Pueblo, Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; children, Judith Jacobs, Shirley and Richard; and a grandson. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

COYLE, Pat

Gilbert -- Funeral services for J. Pat Coyle, 62, of 16501 E. Redfield Road, were in Meldrum Mortuary. Mr. Coyle died June 23, 1978, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. A Kansas native, Mr. Coyle retired this month as a teacher from Mesa School District. He was a WWII Navy veteran and was a junior college teacher in Kansas for 20 years before becoming an Industrial arts teacher in Mesa. Wife, Betty, and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

CRAVER, Rosemary Rita

Rosemary Rita Craver, 46, died Apr. 25, 1978, in a Valley hospital. She came to Phoenix eight years ago from Oak Lawn, Illinois. Son, James E.; daughters, Mrs. Constance Whaley, Mrs. Sandra Whaley, Mrs. Cynthia Nelson and Lynn Marie; her mother, Gertrude Anderson; one brother and two sisters. St. Mark's Church. Whitney & Murphy Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

CRONEWETH, Harry

Harry Croneweth, 85, a retired watchmaker, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Croneweth, 2630 N. 41st Ave., is survived by his wife, Blanche S. The Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

CROSS, Waldo C.

Waldo C. Cross, 33, of Lakewood, Colorado, was killed in a plane crash on the Grand Canyon's North Rim. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

CUMMINGS, Clyde Alfred

Mesa -- Services for Clyde Alfred Cummings, who died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1976, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, were at Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Cummings came to Apache Juntion eight years ago. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; children, Clyde A., Jr., James W., Bonna Lee, Norma Hein, Lois Hall, and Mary O'Neal, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Publishined in The Arizona Republic Thursday, January 15, 1976, p. C-6.

CUNNINGHAM, Ruth A.

Ruth A. Cunningham, 64, of Glendale, died June 25, 1978, in Flagstaff. She lived in Arizona 18 years. Husband, Gale; daughter, Linda Stafford; five grandchildren and three sisters. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.