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WADE, Evelyn Marguerite

Services for Evelyn Marguerite Wade, 67, who lived here since 1953 and died Oct. 9, 1979, in her home, were in Oklahoma City. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Wade had been a concession stand operator with Arizona Sports Service at dog racing tracks. Surviving are her daughter, Darlene Halaz; a grandson and four great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/11/1979.

WAGENKNECHT, Kathryn (Kathy) L.

Glendale -- Kathy L. Wagenknecht, 29, who was born in Phoenix, died of an illness Oct. 24, 1979, in her home. Miss Wagenknecht, 6742 W. Flynn, attended Grace Lutheran School and Glendale High School. She is survived by her parents, William and Lucille Wagenknecht; and three bothers. Services were in Grace Lutheran Church, 56th Ave & Palmaire. 10/26/1979.

WALDECK, August W.

Glendale -- August W. Waldeck, 83, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, died Oct. 25, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Waldeck was a retired iron worker and once worked as a machinist at The Arizona Republic. He moved to Arizona in 1950 from Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Ida; children, Mrs. Marion Burbeck and Roland; a sister and six grandchildren. Interment Resthaven. 28 Oct 1979

WALLER, Wanda Louise

Wanda Louise Waller, 34, who graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1963, died after a long illness Oct. 10, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was brought to Phoenix from California as an infant. Surviving are herhusband, Charles R.; children, Kerie Lynn and Jeffrey R.; parents, James and Wilma Sloane; and four sisters. Graveside services were in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. 10/12/1979.

WALTERS, Lillian I.

Lillian I. Walters, 66, from Ovala, Texas; came from Oregon, died 23 Jun 1978, Survivors include Roedal Martin TAYLOR, Billie SORENSEN, Bettie WILLIAMSON June 25, 1978.

WALTON, Rev. Thomas M.

Services for the Rev. Thomas M. Walton, who had retired after 52 years as a minister, were in First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. Mr. Walton had served churches in Missouri and Iowa and 10 months in Tolleson after moving here 17 years ago. He was a member of Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges. Survivors include his wife, Orpha A.; children, Marcella Huff, Marian Claman, Vilas, Melvin and Thomas; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A. L. Moor & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10 Oct 1979, p. C8.

WARBRITTON, Bert

12 Sept 1919 - 27 Oct 1979
Bert Warbritton, 60, who had served as an Army officer in World War II and had been a warehouse foreman, died Oct. 27, 1979, in Long Beach, CA Veterans Hospital. Mr. Warbritton came to Phoenix 33 years ago from Nebraska and moved to La Puente, CA, in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Jean; daughters, Mary Frances Beranek and Sandra Rulapaugh; father, Ralph; five grandchildren and four brothers. Oct 30, 1979.

WARD, Ernest M.

Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ Funeral Announcement only 10/25/1979.

WARREN, Harry

Harry Warren, 93, died June 24, 1978. Survivors include Hilliard and Harold. 6/24/1978.

WASHABAUGH, Raymond

25 Aug 1923 - 12 Oct 1979
Raymond Washabaugh, 56, who came to Arizona 16 years ago from California and had been an administrator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Oct. 12, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Elks. He is survived by a brother. Private cremation. Memorial services were held in the Elks Lodge at Winslow. 10/13/1979.

WATKINS, Louie I.

7 Feb 1906 - 18 Oct 1979
Services for Louie I. Watkins, 73, who lived in Arizona 63 years and died Oct. 18, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her husband, John W.; children, Edna LaGue, Clifton W. and Grady W.; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

WATTS, Merle Keith

20 March 1929 - 29 Sept 1979
Mesa -- Merle Keith Watts, 50, who had taught guitar at Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, CA, and elementary school at Soledad, CA, died Sept. 29, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Watts served in the Army in 1952-54 and moved here in 1976 from California. His two sons, Adam and John, survive. Graveside services in Arizona Veterans Cemetery with honors by a Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 1 funeral committee. Tempe Mortuary. 3 Oct 1979

WATTS, Ruth Eleanor Crain

Ruth Eleanor Crain Watts, 49, a registered medical technologist who moved here in 1959 from Columbus, OH, died Oct. 11, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Watts was president of Cholla Elementary School Boosters and taught a decision making class at the school. She was an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church at Columbus and locall was a choir member and held other offices in Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Allan; children, Suzanne, Allan Wesley and Michael Andrew; and a brother. Memorial services were in the church, 3039 W. Cactus. 13 Oct 1979

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 severn 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.

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.

WHALEY, Margaret

Sun City -- Services for Margaret "Peg" WHALEY, 60, a member of the Amateur Athletic Union, Womens Gold Association and Pi Beta Phi Sorority of Iowa State University, were in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, Burns and Hutton drives. Mrs. WHALEY, 9307 Garnette Drive, died July 3, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. She is survived by husband, Roy H.; daughters, Pamela ANSHURZ and Patricia LANDIS; three grandchildren and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

WHITE, Harold John

Winslow -- Services for Harold John White, 78, of Winslow, were at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr. White, who died Oct. 12, 1979, in Flagstaff Community Hospital, moved here in 1925. He had managed a J.C.Penney's store and retired in 1954 as manager of the Babbitt Department Store in Holbrook. He is survived by his wife, Mabel. The AZ Republic 10/15/1979.

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WHITE, James C.

James C. White, 78, a former concession operator, died Oct. 25, 1979, in Maricopa County Hospital. He came to Phoenix 12 years ago from Utah and lived at 2302 N. 25th St. He was a member of Arizona Showman's Assn. There are no known surivors. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Park. 29 Oct 1979

WHITE, Mildred I.

8 May 1917 - 10 Oct 1979
Scottsdale -- Mildred I. White, 62, a registered nurse who had worked at Acacia Convalescent Center, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Scottsdale Hospital. Mrs. White moved here in 1974 from Indiana. Surviving are her husband, Warren Bruce; children, Ruth Ann Wadsworth, jonathan and Fredrick; and mother, Dorothy Dagler. Oct. 12, 1979.

WHITE, Pauline M.

15 May 1917 - 31 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Services for Pauline M. White, 62, were in Desert View Chapel with Women of the Moose Chapter 1477 funeral committee officiating. Mrs. White moved here 33 years ago from Ohio and died Oct. 31, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She is survived by her son, Walter D.; six grandchildren; a sister and seven brothers. Nov. 1, 1979.

WHITLOCK, Debbie Kay

Mesa -- Debbie Kay Whitlock, 18, who was killed in a Mesa auto accident Oct. 14, 1979, was employed as a child care attendant at Mary Moppets. She graduated from Westwood High School where she was a member of the school orchestra. She is survived by her parents, Ronald and Norma Whitlock; and a brother. Oct. 17, 1979.

WIEDOFF , Lois

Lois Wiedoff, 81, was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, and died June 23, 1978. She came to Arizona from Milwaukee. Survivors include Arthur C. P. Richard A., Russel A., Sheven H., Arthur C. P. III, Mark H., Daniel R. 25 Jun 1978.

WIEGMAN, Mildred H.

14 May 1900 - 3 Nov 1979
Tempe -- Services for Mildred Helena Wiegman, 79, of 2340 E. University, will be today at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. She died Nov. 3, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She moved here a year ago from Berwyn, Ill., where she was a member of Burlington Railroad Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; son, Charles; a sister; a brother and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, November 5, 1979.

WIER, Daniel M.

Daniel M. Wier, 73, a civil engineer who came to Phoenix in 1925 and was known as the dean of land surveyors, suffered a heart attack and died Oct. 29, 1979, while at work as district engineer for Cartwright School District. Mr. Wier was responsible for the surveying for the F.N. Holmquist Engineering Co. from the 1930s until 1959 and for the past 20 years was owner-operator of Allied Surveying & Mapping Co. and Wier Engineering Co. He began his career in the Valley with the U. S. General Land Office as cadastral surveyor. He conducted more than 10,000 property surveys and designed numerous street, playground, drainage and irrigation facilities. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Arizona Lodge 2, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Mr. Wier came here from Atlanta and is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Robin Michael, Anthony and Kelly; six grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers. Services were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 10/31/1979.

WILBURG, Anna L.

Services for Anna L. Wilburg, 84, who moved here 30 years ago and was a member of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, were in Mercer Mortuary, 1514 E. Thomas. Mrs. Wilburg, 1837 N. 37th St., died Oct. 1, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence N.; daughters, Laura Weil and Dorothy Viggers; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Oct. 2, 1979.

WILCOX, Gale Bowers

Gale B. Wilcox, 73, who was born in Phoenix and owned the La Pasita Mobile Home Park in Casa Grande until retiring in 1967, died Oct. 31, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Wilcox was raised in Winkelman and lived in Ray, Casa Grande and Sedona before returning to Phoenix in 1973. He once was the youngest grand master of the Arizona Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mabel H.; and a daughter, Mrs. John D. Claxton. Graveside services were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

WILDMAN, Mildred J.

22 Nov 1930 - 7 Oct 1979
Mildred J. Wildman, 48, a broker with Phoenix Realty Co., a co-owner of Mr. Kelly's Club and a member of the South Phoenix Business Assn, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Phoenix. mrs. Wildman, 5107 E. Toniko, Ahwatukee, came to Arizona 40 years ago from Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, E. Ronald; children, Mary Bulat, Robert Leever, Ronald and Lisa Wildman; and five grandchildren. Oct. 9, 1979.

WILLIAMS, Douglas

13 Dec 1949 - 30 Sept 1979
Douglas Williams, 29, a mill operator was killed in a traffic accident near Sacaton Sept. 30, 1979. Mr. Williams, of Sacaton, is survived by his wife, Naomi; children, Deloria, Rosetta and DOuglas, Jr.; mother, Eleanor; a sister and four brothers. Gibbons-Bunker Chapel. Services were in Stotonic Assembly of God Church. 3 Oct 1979

WILLIAMS, John G.

4 Feb 1893 - 2 Oct 1979
Mesa -- John G. Williams, 86, a retired teacher and farmer, died Oct. 2, 1979, in his home. He moved here 17 years ago from Miami, Florida. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Marion Murphy of Franklin, N. C.; a brother, David, of Homestead, FL; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private cremation. 5 Oct 1979

WILLOUGHBY, Emma

Tempe -- Graveside services for Emma Laura Willoughby, 94, who died Nov. 1, 1979, en route to a Phoenix hospital, were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mrs. Willoughby moved here in 1972 from Missouri. She is survived by her son, Norman A. and 10 grandchildren. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

WILSON, Zelmer C.

21 May 1911 - 23 Oct 1979
Tempe -- Zelmer C. Wilson, 68, died Oct. 23, 1979. His service in the Army from 1932 to 1959 included World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Wilson moved here from Killeen, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Lela Evelyn; children, Joan Rice, Joyce Basham, Zelmer, Jr., John and James Vaughn; father, Clarence Wilson; three sisters; 12 grandchildren. Tempe Mortuary. Services were in Charleston, Arkansas. 24 Oct 1979

WINKLE, Eva Wasem

Sun City West -- Eva Wasem Winkle, 74, died of cancer Oct. 3, 1979, in a hospital at Zion, Illinois. Mrs. Winkle 19602 132nd Dr., retired as a high school teacher at Arlington Heights, IL, and moved to Sun City in 1970. She had taught evening classes at Glendale Community College and directed the choir at First Baptist Church eight years. Survivors include herhusband, Perry; children, Pansy J. Brown and Dr. G. Leighton Wasem; a brother; and seven grandchildren. Services were in First Baptist Church of Sun City. Oct. 10, 1979.

WINSCHEL, Mary

Mass for Mary Jane Winschel, 57, was in Sts. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 North 27th Avenue, where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality. Mrs. Winschel, 2838 W. Claremont, died Oct. 24, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. She moved here in 1963 from Pennsylvania and was a past president of the Concho Women's Club. Surviving are her husband, Francis; sons, Jim, Donald, Tim and Gary; three grandchildren and two sisters. The Arizona Republic Friday, October 26, 1979, p. C11.

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WOLFERTZ, Eugene C.

Mesa -- Graveside services for Eugene C. Wolfertz, 84, who moved here in 1959 from Illinois where he had been an accountant for Cook County Board of Education, were in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Wolfertz died Oct. 28, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife, Kazmira; son, Roger; and a granddaughter. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

WOLICKI, Rose

5 May 1911 - 8 Oct 1979
Rose Wolicki, 68, who moved here 34 years ago from Detroit and was a member of Beth El Congregation, United Order of True Sisters and B'nai B'rith Women, died Oct. 8, 1979. Mrs. Wolicki is survived by her husband, Samuel; son, Sheldon Gilberg; stepdaughters, Nancy Wolicki and Eva Miller and six grandchildren. Services were in Sinai Mortuary. 9 Oct 1979

WOODFILL, Violet I.

Peoria -- Violet I. Woodfill, 77, a member of First United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Amaranth and Boswell Hospital Auxiliary, died Oct. 19, 1979, in the hospital. Mrs. Woodfill moved to Arizona in 1960 from Visalia, California. She is survived by her children, Norma Jeanne Osterhour, Marjory M. Dietrich, C. William Eber... and Clifford C. Barnes; a brother, four sisters; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were in Lundberg Gold Door Chapel, Youngtown. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

WOODLEY, Vivian Kimes

26 Sept 1895 - 22 Oct 1979
Vivian Kimes Woodley, 84, who lived in Arizona 42 years, died Oct. 22, 1979. Mrs. Woodley had served in the Army from 1943 to 1944. Surviving are her daughters, Lucille Moton, Virtia Thomas, and Nadine Fergerson; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Webber & Sons Chapel. 10/24/1979.

WOODS, Stella A.

27 June 1901 - 2 Oct 1979
Services for Stella A. Woods, 78, who lived in Phoenix since 1960 and died Oct. 2, 1979, in her home on west Fairmont Avenue, were in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mrs. Woods is survived by her husband, the Rev. Frank B. Woods; children, Lenora Mayme Waldon and Frank, Jr.; and three grandsons. Interment Memory Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of material remembrances those who wish may donate to the Phoenix Christian High School Student Assistance Fund, 1751 W. Indian School Rd. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

WRATTEN, Cherilyn Lisa

Graveside services for Cherilyn Lisa Wratten, 19-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Wratten was at Greenwood Memorial Park. She drowned at home Oct. 19, 1979. Other survivors include a sister; a brother; grandparents, Myrtle Crabtree and Millicent Wratten; and great-grandparents, Lily Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Esker. The AZ Republic 22 Oct. 1979.

WOOLINGTON, Joe Wright

24 April 1906 - 1 Oct 1979
Services for Joe Wright Woolington, 73, a rancher and farmer who died Oct. 1, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital, were in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Chapel of the Chimes announced. Mr. Woolington, 4127 W. Glendale, lived here since 1971 and was a member of the Lions and Elks. His wife, Alice; two sisters and a brother survive. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.