A Few 1994 Arizona Obituaries



BACHLER, Richard George
Richard George Bachler, 64, of Cottonwood, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Marine City, Michigan, and was an electrician. Wife, Mary; sons, Richard, Jerry, Peter, Alan, John and Jim; sister, Dorothy McLean; brother, Joseph; six grandchildren. Mass at St. Cecilia's Mission, Clarkdale. 8/4/1994.

BACHLER, Robert J.
Robert J. Bachler, 35, of Harmony, Pennsylvania, formerly of Phoenix, died March 20, 1994. He was born in Marine City, Michigan, and was owner of Unlimited Restorations. Wife, Carlene FISH; sons, Robert and John; Parents, Mary E. and Richard G.; brothers, Richard, Pete, Jerry, Alan, John and Jim; grandmother, Mary OWENS. Northwest Mortuary. Services at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. 3/24/1994.

BACKOS, Gerald A. "Jed", Jr.
Gerald A. "Jed" Backos, Jr., 27, of Phoenix, died Nov. 2, 1994. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his fiancee, Christine Young; daughter, Melissa; son, Austin; parents, Patricia and Gerald; and sister, Ann Donaldson. Visitation and rosary Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Mass at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla St., Glendale. 11/4/1994.

BACON, Dr. Philip
Dr. Philip Bacon, 84, of Sun City, a retired optometrist, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Margaret E.; daughter, Penny FEARE; sons, Tom and Tim BACON; sister, Betty CONLEY, and five grandchildren. Services have been held. Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

BADILLA, Delfina S.
Delfina S. Badilla, 80, of Mesa, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Palominos. Husband, Manuel M.; daughters, Olga Day and Alice; sons, Rudy Martinez and Robert; stepdaughter, Betty Martin; sisters, Carlota Gurrero, Rita Vega, Connie Serrano and Barbara Trevizo; brother, Fred Serrano; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mesa. 11/4/1994.

BAER, Gary William
Gary William Baer, 37, of Phoenix, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and was president of the Amputee Foundation. Companion, John BASTEDO; parents, Alice M. and Robert G.; sister, Tammy MOLLERE. 6/15/1994.

BAGLEY, Pauline,
Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

BAILEY, Ernest E.
Ernest E. Bailey, 37, of Mesa, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and was an electrician. Father, Carl; stepmother, Edna; sisters, Carla Kelly and Marsha; and stepsisters, Connie Upstill and Mary K. Stiles. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994

BAILEY, Ruth
Ruth Bailey, 78, of Chandler, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Augusta, Kansas, and was an accounting clerk for Marathon Oil. Husband, Robert A.; daughter, C. Lynne PECK; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler. 2/17/1994.

BAIRD, Clifton Dilworth

BAKER, Hazel E. "Francis"

BAKER, J. Franklin
J. Franklin Baker, 76, of Sun City West, a comptroller with Phoenix Blueprint, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in Salt Lake City and was a former president and secretary of the Exchange Club of Phoenix. Survivors include his daughters, Sandy Hovde and Kathy Wallace; sisters, Dorothy Bickenbach and Willa Ray; and five grandchildren. No services are planned. Contributions: Arthritis Foundation. Best Funeral Services. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

BALDERAMA, Grace E.
Grace E. Balderama, 71, of Phoenix, died May 7, 1994. She was born in Canada and was a retired secretary. Son, Scot T. Layne; sisters, Lorraine Burmiester, Mary Helsig and Metty Ann Thomson; and brothers, James and Fred H. McClellan. Greenwood Memory Lawn. 5/20/1994.

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BALDWIN, Betty Joe
Betty Joe Baldwin, 60, of Winslow, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Bird Springs. Survivors include her husband, Tom, sr.; daughters, Irene Clark, Vera Goldtooth, Kemberly Dean, Connie LaVera, Katherine Jean, and Rita and Gladys; sons, Benjamin and Tom, Jr.; stepdaughters, Marylin Gomez and Barbara Nelson; brothers, Arron Slick, Leroy Long, Burk Long, Eddie Joe and Doe Hi Joe; 33 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Indian Assembly of God, Winslow. 11/4/1994.

BALE, Billie C.
1 May 1921 - 4 August 1994
Billie C. Bale, 73, of Mesa, died Aug. 4, 1994. She was born in Texas and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, William; and sister, Henry Godsey. 8/6/1994.

BALL, Marie Blanche
Marie Blanche Ball, 87, of Cottonwood, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Seattle and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, George, Jr. 11/4/1994.

BALLIETT, Dorothy Grace
Dorothy Grace Balliett, 80, of Salome, died Aug. 3, 1994. She was born in Shaffer, N.D., and was a retired librarian. Brother, Floyd O.; sister, Elsie Belcher; half sisters, Orpha Cannon and Irene Petreny; and stepbrother, Len Clausen. No services. 8/6/1994.

BANDEEN, Marion Lee
Marion Lee Bandeen, 80, of Sun City, a retired electrical design engineer, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Mich., and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Harriette; daughter, Margaret A. George; son, Roger L; sisters, Thelma B. STOCKWELL and Ruth DIEPHIUS. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

BANDY, William Earl
William Earl Bandy, 81, of Chandler, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in Fairport, Iowa, and was a retired teacher and administrator and World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Mary Lou; daughter, Diane BEAUMONT; son, Pat; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchidlren. First Baptist Church, 830 W. Ray, Chandler. 8/19/1994.

BARBOUR, Mary Elizabeth
Mary Elizabeth Barbour, 70, of Chandler, a retired keypunch operator, was born in Indianapolis and died May 17, 1994. Husband, William H.; daughters, Kathleen Ann and Constance Patricia; son, Timothy; sisters, Noreen SALMON and Patricia HEIDEN. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road. St. Steven Catholic Church. Published in The Arizona Republic/The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, May 19, 1994.

BARELA, Rudolph "Rudy" Chavez
Rudolph "Rudy" Chavez Barela, 69, of Globe, died May 19, 1994. He was a retired schoolteacher and a World War II Navy veteran. Daughter, Evelyn Getill; sons, Rick and Ron; sister, Lydia Aguirre; and seven grandchildren. Mass at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Globe. 5/23/1994.

BARGER, June E.
June E. Barger, 63, of Holbrook, co-publisher of the Holbrook Tribune News, the Snowflake Herald and the Winslow Mail, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia. Survivors include her husband, Paul; daughter, Lorna Sample; son, Matthew; and six grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday, Owens Mortuary, Holbrook. Sservices Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Holbrook. Contributions: Arizona Baptist Children's Services, P. O. Box 39239, Phoenix, AZ 85060. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

BARICK, Edward A., Sr.
Edward A. Barick, Sr., 71, of Congress, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a retired Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Clara; daughters, Marie Grippe and Barbara Glover; son, Edward A., Jr.; stepdaughters, Katie Wagner, Jean Dennehy and Joan Ratliff; stepsons, Theodore and Clarence Skwarczynski; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 11/4/1994.

BARNES, Ivory Lee Eugene, Jr.
Ivory Lee Eugene Barnes, Jr., 17, of Phoenix, a student, was born in Florence and died Oct. 26, 1994. Survivors include his parents, Ruby Robinson and Ivory Lee, Sr.; stepfather, Charles Cheatham; sister, Crystal; brothers, Urdad Tatum and Motael Robinson; and his grandparents. 2 Nov 1994.

BARON, Fayme B.
Fayme B. Baron, 87, of Paradise Valley, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and was a homemaker. Daughter, Kay Dawn Garrett; sister, Betty Scala; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

BARR, Allen Harrison
Allen Harrison Barr, 79, of Mesa, died Nov. 4, 1994. He was born in Washington, D. C., and was an attorney. He was a member of the California Bar Association for 50 years. Wife, Edith Louise; daughters, Kay Hill, Lorna Baskett and Jorinda Newman; stepdaughter, Sharon Cleary; stepson, John Johnson; sister, Ann Ammert; eight grandchildren. 11/5/1994.

BARRETT, Arthur Gene, Sr.
Arthur Gene Barrett, Sr., 57, of Tempe, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Wife, Yvonne; daughter, Yvette E. FRANKLIN; sons, Keith, Dennis, Brant and Martin; one sister. Eastlake Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

BARRETT, Richard John
Richard John Barrett, 21, of Glendale, died May 14, 1994. He was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., and was a student at Glendale Community College. Parents, Mary and Richard; sisters, Kathleen Morrison and Amy; and one niece. 5/21/1994.

BARRON, Hector Manuel
Hector Manuel Barron, 50, of Buckeye, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a farm laborer. Survivors include his wife, Berta. No services planned. 11/4/1994.

BARROWS, Nelda S.
Nelda S. Barrows, 64, of Phoenix, died May 21, 1994. She was born in Pomona, California, and was an insurance claims processor. Son, James D. Chastain; brother, E. W. Soper; three grandchildren. St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables. 5/24/1994.

BARTLEY, Sue M.
Sue M. Bartley, 63, of Yakima, Washington, formerly of Phoenix, died July 20, 1994. She was born in Lansing, Michigan. Friend, Elizabeth GEORGE; sisters, Ruth FRAZIER, Helen TRUESDELL, Shirley BUSH, Dorothy TRUESDELL and Margie DeNIKE; brothers, Jack, Howard, and Robert. Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, Washington. 8/4/1994.

BASSEN, Duane
, Wednesday, February 2, 1994.

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BASSETT, Marie A.
Marie A. Bassett, 77, of Nashville, Michigan, formerly of Phoenix, died June 14. 1994. She was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and was a bus driver. Husband, Jack G.; daughters, Roxie Ann Brooks and Amberlee Rathbun; sons, Jack G. II, Dan, Bill and Noel; sisters, Lucille Fredburg, Carol Carlson, Lillian Stewart, Elizabeth Wintermeyer and Berniece Onstad; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services Salvation Army, 628 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. 6/17/1994.

BASSETT, Helen K.
Helen K. Bassett, 71, of Phoenix, died June 9, 1994. She was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and was a retired secretary. Sons, Joseph F., III and Marvil L. HOFFMAN; brothers, David K. and William R. Wendt; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 6/17/1994.

BATTELLE, Laverne
Laverne Battelle, 72, of Phoenix, a retired telephone operator, died Oct. 30, 1994. She was born in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include her husband, Raymond L.; daughters, Sondra McGuire and Carol Reese; sons, Ron and Dennis; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 500 N. 40th Ave. with services at Tolleson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994, p. A18.

BAUER, Anna M.
Anna M. Bauer, 97, of Milwaukee, formerly of Arizona, died June 6, 1994. She was born in Austria and was a craft maker. Daughters, Elizabeth BOROWSKI and Anne KLAPPERICH; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel, Milwaukee. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

BAUMER, Louis James
, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994.

BAUMGARTNER, Jacob
Jacob Baumgartner, 93, of Mesa, died Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in Switzerland and was a retired gardener. Survivors include his daughter, Martha Krusko; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Mountain View Chapel, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. 2/15/1994.

BAXTER, Catherine "Kay"
Catherine "Kay" Baxter, 71, of Phoenix, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Smith and Eileen Headley; son, Richard Adamicki; and six grandchildren. Services SS.Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Friday, February 11, 1994

BEACOM, Sunnie
Sunnie Beacom, 55, of Phoenix, died March 21, 1994. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was a retired medical assistant. Daughter, Paula; parents, Pauline and Cletus CARLILE. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. INdian School Rd. 3/24/1994.

BEAGLE, James H.

BEAN, Ella Mae
Ella Mae Bean, 86, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Parsons, Kansas. Survivors include her daughters, Carole DAVIS and Peggy TURNER; sons Glenn, Jack, Robert and James; 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 301 W. Camelback Road. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

BEARDEN, Rosena R.
Rosena R. Bearden, 86, of Glendale, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Iowa, and was a homemaker. Daughter, Verna Smith; sons, Herbert and Richard Alford; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

BEASLEY, Chester A. "Buck"
Chester A. "Buck" Beasley, 92, of Chino Valley, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was a retired cattleman and farmer, was born in Organ, N.M. Survivors include Una May Beasley, Virginia Shull, Chester Garner, Iva Clay; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

BEAVERS, Vesta Helen
27 Sep 1910 - 31 Jan 1994
Vesta Helen Beavers, 83, of Phoenix, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Lebanon, Missouri, and was a waitress. Survivors include her sister, Roberta Medley, and brother, Gene McBride. East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994

BEBAR, Anita
, 8/5/1994.

BECHTEL, John M.
John M. Bechtel, 72, of Phoenix, a self-employed carpenter, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in Gumsville, Pennsylvania, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, June; daughter, Joan; son, John; and six grandchildren. Services National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. Green Acres Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

BECK, James L.
James L. Beck, 68, of Chino Valley, owner of Beck Plumbing, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in New Holland, Illinois, and was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lilah; daughters, Carole Schiefelbein and Diane Wintersteen; sons, George, James W. and John; brothers, John, Richard, Roger and Lary; 20 grandchidlren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation Memory Chapel Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave., Prescott. Services Thursday at the mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

BECK, Marilyn K.
Marilyn K. Beck, 60, of Phoenix, a secretary for the Arizona Department of Agriculture, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Milwaukee. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara McGinty, Susan Seville and Lisa Bushey; mother, Lorraine Loeck; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday, Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Contributions: Salvation Army, 2701 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

BECK, Nelson Inog, 8/23/1994.

BECKEL, Nellie Lucille
Nellie Lucille Beckel, 58, of Las Vegas, formerly of Phoenix, died June 10, 1994. She was born in Indiana. Husband, Alan; daughters, Vera ENGHOLM, Alea WASHINGTON and Diana WILLIAMS; mother, Ruby SMITH; sister, Mona HOWELL; brothers, James and Kenny SMITH; 20 grandchildren. Services Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Glendale. Desert Memorial, Las Vegas, Nevada. 6/16/1994.

BECKER, Howard Stanley
Howard Stanley Becker, 42, of Phoenix, a registered nurse, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Cleveland and was a member of the Arizona ... Association and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his mother, Eileen; sisters, Deborah R. and Tami I; brother, Stephen G.; Services Wednesday, Beth Israel Cemetery, 305 S. 35th Ave. Contributions to a favorite charity. Sinai Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

BEEGLE, William Royden Jr.
, 8/20/1994.

BEHRENDT, Paul
Paul Behrendt, 58, of Phoenix, a real estate broker, died May 17, 1994. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Army Reserve and the National Guard. Ex-wife, Virginia; daughter, Debora PERSON; sons, Joseph and Reid; three sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren. St. Luke's Catholic Church, Phoenix. 5/20/1994.

BEIGHEY, Michael E.
Michael E. Beighey, 45, of Phoenix, died Aug. 22, 1994. He was born in Washington, D.C., and was a truck driver. Father, Gerald R. survives. 8/24/1994.

BELIFORD, Moten "Mo"
Moten "Mo" Beliford, 59, of Phoenix, a retired U. S. Navy cook, died Feb. 9, 1994. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, February 11, 1994, p. B4.

BELL, Christopher
Christopher Bell, 4, of Mesa, died Feb. 8, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Survivors include his sister, Jeannine; brothers, Nathan Kinsley and Kevin; and grandparents, Kitty and Bill Rood. Visitation and services Mountain View Mortuary, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

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BELL, Deborah Lynn
Deborah Lynn Bell, 38, of Chandler, died May 16, 1994. She was a homemaker and was born in Vancouver, Washington. Daughter, Patricia; sons, James, Damion and Ryan; sisters, Terri DIAZ and Rhonda ENGRAM; and two grandchildren. 5/20/1994.

BELLMAN, John Anthony
10 February 1962 - 3 February 1994
John Anthony Bellman, 31, of Gilbert, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Detroit and was a doctor of pharmacy. Parents, Maureen and John; sister, Jeanne; and brother, Joe. Lakeshore Mortuary. St. Anne's Catholic Church, Gilbert. Saturday, February 5, 1994.

BELT, John G.
John G. Belt, 83, of Pinetop, the owner of a mobile home park, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Safford. Survivors include his son, John G. III; sister, Velma Unger; brother, Roscoe; and two grandchildren. No services are planned. Owens Mortuary, Show Low. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

BEMIS, Maurine Finegan
Maureen Finegan Bemis, 82, of Phoenix, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was a retired teacher at Creighton Elementary School and a member of the Phoenix Women's Club. Survivors include her friend, Dollie Woods, and several nieces and nephews. Services at Creighton Christian Church. The Arizona Republic Thursday, February 10, 1994, p.CL12.

BENAVIDEZ, Susie R.

BENGE, Steven Carl
Steven Carl Benge, 38, of Apache Junction, died May 20, 1994. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, and was a truck driver. Mother, Carol Callahan; sister, Cathi Franz; brothers, John and Robert. 5/24/1994.

BENNETT, James R.
James R. Bennett, 74, of Phoenix, died March 21, 1994. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia, and was a retired air conditioning service man. Wife, Mildred; daughters, Lynne SCOTT and Joan McFARLAND; son, James, Jr.; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 3/24/1994.

BENNETT, Margaret E.
Margaret E. Bennett, 84, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Oswego, Kansas, and was a secretary. Sister, Grace L. PAYNE. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 6/16/1994.

BENNETT, William A.

BENSON, Howard M.
Howard M. Benson, 80, of Scottsdale, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was a general contractor of custom homes and valley resident since 1947. He was born in St. George, Utah on July 9, 1914. Wife, Gaius Udall Benson; daughters, Judith Kay Gustafson, Margaret Benson Dunfee and Jean Carol; sons, Karl, Richard U. and Howard Ray; sisters, LaBerta Whitlock and Helen Toland; 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

BENSON, Steven L.
Steven L. Benson, 31, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Tucson and was a self-employed pool maintenance man. Wife, Susan; daughters, Britiney; son, Jeffrey; parents, Joyce and Clint; one sister; one brother. 6/15/1994.

BENZOW, John Malte
John Malte Benzoe, 82, of Sun City, an engineer for the U. S. Navy, was born in Sweden and was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his daughters Joan Kander and Claire Miller; sisters, Signe Sandin, Anne Phillips, Gertrude Chesena and Evelyn Peterson. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

BERDEEN, Ruth A.
Ruth A. Berdeen, 87, of Peoria, a dental technician, was born in Minneapolis. Survivors include her nieces, Jean King, Evelyn Golder, Mildred Groebner, Helen Ammann, Elaine McFarland and Joan Linsky; nephews, Martin Schill, Robert Girod, Walter Girod and Lloyd Girod. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

BERGE, Aneta B.
Aneta B. Berge, 76, of Maricopa, died July 18, 1994. She was born in Illinois and was a homemaker. Daughters, Judith and Sheryl; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Blvd. Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary and Mausoleum. 8/6/1994.

BERGER, Gloria
Gloria Berger, 79, of Mesa, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in New York City. Survivors include her sister, Marie Spearman. Services at Good Shepherd Villa, Mesa. Feb. 10, 1994.

BERGER, June E.

BERGSMAN, Ellen Shepherd
Ellen Shepherd Bergsman, 49, of Chandler, died Aug. 16, 1994. She was born in Maryland. Daughters, Tracy Peterkin and Cheri Trachtman; son, Jon and Dustin; sisters, Abby Kerns and Catherine Scuffins; brothers, Robert and Dudley Miller; one grandchild. 8/19/1994.

BERKOWITZ, Dorris
Dorris Berkowitz, 56, of Phoenix, died March 21, 1994. She was born in Newark, N.J., and was a secretary. Companion, Lar White; sons, Bruce Berk, David and Craig; sister, Judith Sandala; brother Michael Golubchik; and six grandcildren. Sinai Mortuary, 4538 N. 16th St. 3/24/1994.

BERLIN, Clinton Frederick
27 Dec 1909 - 3 August 1994
Clinton Frederick Berlin, 84, of Phoenix, died Aug. 3, 1994. He was a water tender. Wife, Wilma; sons, Thomas, Rowland and Joseph; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern, Glendale. 8/6/1994.

BERNARD, Fred Allen
, of Sun City West, a space deisgn engineer, was born in Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Levona K.; daughter, Lynda SPANN; brother, Glynn. Contributions to First Christian Church, 14001 Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City, AZ, 85351. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

BERRY, Clarence A.
, Friday, February 11, 1994

BERRY, Lillian "Evelyn"
Lillian "Evelyn" Berry, 74, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. She was an office manager. Daughter, Susan GOSLIAK; brother, William MCDANIEL; two grandchildren. Northwest Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

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BERRY, Lorna Mae
Lorna Mae Berry, 64, of Phoenix, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Phoenix and was a homemaker. Daughters, Virginia Quigley and Carolyn J.; sons, William R., Ernest A., Stanley K.; mother, Mary E. Harrison; sisters, Meredith A. Coble, Ruth T. Shreeve and Barbara Russell; brothers, Lawrence M. and Berni Harrison, Jr.; and four grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Camelback Ward. Saturday, February 5, 1994.

BERRY, Zoe Diane Aimeesue
Zoe Diane Aimeesue Berry, infant daughter of Pam Berry and Steven Dennis of Phoenix, died May 18, 1994. Survivors also include her sister, Kristin; and grandparetns, Ida Crawford and Betty and Paul COmb. First United Methodist Church, Phoenix. 5/21/1994.

BETRO, Victoria
Victoria Betro, 80, of Gilbert, died May 20, 1994. She was born in Canton, Ohio, and was a homemaker. Husband, Sconsiglio; daughters, Marianna Brigante and Eleana; sons, Frank, Anthony and Bruno; sister, Marie CRILLO;11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Mesa. 5/23/1994.

BETTS, Fred R.
Fred R. Betts, 81, of Cottonwood, was born in Morrison, Illinois, and was a World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Frances; daughter, Marcia Huenger; son, Rahn; brother, Lee. 8/3/1994.

BEVAN, Patricia Ann
Patricia Ann Bevan, 45, died Nov. 3, 1994. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a social worker. Husband, Ralph; daughters, Judy Herbert and Trish Davies; brothers, Bertram and Joseph Crutchley; three grandchildren. St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Phoenix. 11/5/1994.

BEVINGTON, Ruby Helen
Ruby Helen Bevington, 75, of Mesa, died May 16, 1994. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, and was a state government accountant. Daughters, Sharon SILENCE and Ann HARDINGER; son, James WRIGHT; three sisters; two brothers; six grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. 5/19/1994.

BEYER, Arthur J. "Art"
Arthur J. "Art" Beyer, 80, of Sun City, a metallurgist for the Atomic Energy Commission, was born in New York City and was a WWII Navy veteran. Wife, Leslie OAKLEY; son, Rodger. Services were held at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

BILLINGS, Sarah A.
, 8/19/1994.

BINNS, Helen Edna
Helen Edna Binns, 71, of Phoenix, died May 21, 1994. She was born in Baltimore and was a dance instructor and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Husband, Delmar; daughters, Lori and Karen; son, Gary; two grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary. 5/23/1994.

BIRTWELL, Helen

BISNOV, Alfred Maurice
Alfred Maurice Bisnov, 65, of Bullhead City, a baker, died June 15, 1994. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Ruth; daughter, Ellen NOWELS; sons, Irvin, Leonard M. and Randy S.; sister, Ida EPSTEIN; four grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

BISSELL, Perry Loren
Perry Loren Bissell, 66, of Payson, a retired truck driver, was born in Minnesota and was a Korean War Amy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margie; son, J. R.; two sisters and one brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

BLACHER, Allan
Allan Blacher was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. Wife, Sharyne; daughters, Connie and Nickloff. Brown's Colonial Mortuary, 4141 N. 19th Ave. 8/19/1994.

BLACK, Margaret JARVIS
Margaret Jarvis Black, 87, of Mesa, died March 19, 1994. She was a retired schoolteacher, was born in Eagar. Daughters, LaDawn Powell, Sheila Bond and Janette Kasl; sons, Joseph Layne and Kelly Jarvis; sister, Ethel; brother, LaVerl Jarvis; 24 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. 3/24/1994.

BLAKE, John Wesley
John Wesley Blake, 69, of Linden, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was a carpenter and Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; daughters, Mary Grant and Judith Brinkman; son, Jason; sisters, Thelma Hendrickson and Mary Lee Cline; brother, Robert L.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. White Mountain United Methodist Church, Show Low. 11/4/1994.

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BLAKELY, Paul Milton
Paul Milton Blakely, 94, of Carsbad, N. M., a retired postal technician, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lila; sister, Grace Grady. Services were private. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994, p. A18.

BLAKLEY, Sandra Lee
, 8/3/1994.

BLANCHARD, James A.
James A. Blanchard, 61, of Scottsdale, a retired business vice president, was born in Bisbee. Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Diane BANEY; sons, Bruce and Brian; brother, Wayne. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994. BLANCO, Frank Sr., 84, of Douglas, a baker and grocer, died Feb 4, 1994. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

BLAZEJEWICZ, Alicja

BLODGETT, Sherron L.
Sherron L. Blodgett, 51, of Lakeside, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was a data processor for an electrical processor and was born in McPherson, Kansas. Husband, Michael; daughter, Nilita WORKS and one grandchild. Owens Mortuary, Show Low. 8/5/1994.

BLUHM, Howard Walter
Howard Walter Bluhm, 81, of Mesa, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan, and was a chief mechanic for an aerospace company and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Daughters, Karla Wood and Gayla Pepin; sister, Retta Zieg; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994

BLYTH, Stanley
Stanley Blyth, 82, of Marina Del Rey, Calif., formerly of Phoenix, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was a retired branch manager with Ingram Paper Co., was a World War II Navy veteran and was a past president of the Valley of the Sun Kiwanis in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Mary C.; and daughter, Nona BLYTH CLOUD. Services in California. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

BOARDMAN, Enid
Enid Boardman, 72, of Prescott Valley, a retired registered nurse, died Aug. 20 1994. She was born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; daughters, Cheryl SEARCY and Elaine WALSH; brother, Wallace BURLINGHAM; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services have been held: Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. Wednesday, 8/24/1994, p. CL22.

BOBKOWSKY, Peter C.
Peter C. Bobkowsky, 73, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was a retired brick layer and World War II Army veteran. Wife, Agnes; daughter, Rosemary Carrigan; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held in Pennsylvania. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994





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