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Obituaries submitted to the Republic may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. AKAL, Catherine Ann ANDRADE, Lauro Carlos BACCELLIA, Calvin F. BEAGLE, Robert Dewaine BLAKESLEE, Mary Elizabeth BLODGETT, John J. BOYER, Elizabeth BRYANT, Gloria Elaine BURCIAGO, Bennie BURROUGHS, John Milton CARRE, Ellen G. CASEY, Robert CASTRO, Gaston Briones CHACON, Angel CHEPEUS, Russell I Andrew CONNER, Louis M.

CRAWFORD, Frances Hults ESTRIDGE, Dennis FITZGERALD, Norma S. FOX, Marion A. GEYER, Eileen Margaret GONZALES, Monico GROVE, William Gregory HAHN, Verna Jean HANKINSON, William George HEIN, Erick H. HERNANDEZ, Alicia V. HILL, Joan Mcneill HOFFMAN, Brian HOWARD, Gerry Ernest IGNA, Helen M.

JOHNSON, June JONES, Geraldine Damon JONES, Shirley JOST, Natalie E. JURY, Cecil D. KUEPPERS, Waltraud M. LAROCCO, Thomas LORENZ, John LOSS, James P. MABEN, Clarice MAYFIELD, Pauline McCOLLUM, Margaret Elaine McCUTCEN, Ellen Joyce MELDER, Velma MENGELKOCH, Francis J.

MILLER, John L. MONTOYA, Myrtle Doris MORAN, Rita D. MROZEK, Oleta Crittenden NAVARRO, Hortensia NEWMAN Andy Frank NOCE, Rita ORE, Claudia PEARSON, Carol Joyce PILAND, Francis James POTTER, Frederick James PULSIFER, Maurice Dwight RANDALL, Curtis Vance RAU II, Fred D. REED, James Robert ROSAS, Rosendo Martinez ROSENBERG, Joanne Shirel RUFFATTO, Lena Lucille SALOMON, Idalia Maria SIMON, Eva Lucille STREET, Steven Wyatt SULLINS, Joyce Marie SURBER, Bruce TARDIF, Debra Ann TIGER, Peter TORRES, Richard TRIPP, William John WAITE, Donald H. WELTZIN, Gail Francine WEST, Ronald Gene WILSON, Eula Mae WISNIEWSKI, Thomas C.

Catherine Ann Akal, 73, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away May 5, 2003. She was a Teacher and a Dignity Clothing Consultant. Survivors include her daughters, Katie Vorsanger husband Bob, Christine Camardo; son, Robert Smith (wife Martha); mother, Erma Conley; sister, Karen Cummings; grandchildren Michael, Maggie Charlie Smith, Corey Vorsanger, Cameron Camardo. Visitation 5-8pm Wednesday May 7 at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, Phoenix, Az. Services will be held in Chicago, Illinois.

Lauro Carlos Andrade, 65, of Prescott, AZ, died May 4, 2003. Private cremation by Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott, Valley, AZ. Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Calvin F. Baccellia, 78, AZ's known Masonry Contractor Founder of Cal-Ray Masonry Contractors Since 1962, passed away May 5th in Sedona, AZ, where he resided.

A veteran Marine of WWII Born on Nov. 28th, 1924, in CA. Moved to AZ where he built his trade name in well known commercial and residential landmarks. Survived by his wife Jeanne and 5 children; Terry, and step-son Dr. J.L.

Cook. 15 Rory, Cherie, Chris Patti; grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Viewing 11am1pm at Sedona Funeral Home 2725 W. Highway 89A. Sedona, AZ.

Services will follow. His memories will live on with all of us. Robert Dewaine Beagle, 46, of Mesa, AZ, died May 5, 2003. Visitation from with services at 1pm on May 8, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 920 S. Lindsay, Mesa, AZ.

Contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionary Fund Clint Smith, 752 S. Winthrop Circle, Mesa, AZ 85204. Mary Elizabeth Blakeslee, 90, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away may 4, 2003. Services Thursday, May 8, advantage 2003, Memo- RAGRAL CREMATION rial service St. John The Baptist Episcopal Church, 4102 W.

Union Hills Phoenix, AZ. Contributions to: American Diabetes Assocation, Memorial Honor Program, Call Center, P.O. North Canton, OH 44720. John J. Blodgett, 57, of Goodyear, passed away May Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Thursday at Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S.

Litchfield Goodyear. Services will be 10 AM, Friday at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Goodyear. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements Valley West Funeral Chapel.

Elizabeth "Betty Jean (Jeanne)" Boyer, 78, of Cochise, AZ died May 5, 2003 at home. She was born on January 6, 1925 in Miami, AZ to Theodore Bellotte Jessie Bidle was a lifetime resident of Arizona. Jeanne was a homemaker a retired bus driver for Tucson School District She sang in the Choir at First Baptist Church in Tucson taught piano. Jeanne atchise the outdoors tended Wynne, Chapel in Coworking on the ranch. On April 21, 1946 in Miami she married Lawrence Boyer.

Survivors include her husband Lawrence "Larry" of Cochise, sons John (Kay) of Mesa, AZ, Frank of Portland, OR, Robert (Rose) of Bothell, WA, Darryl (Jean) of Tucson David (Karin) of Gilbert, AZ along with 7 grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her parents 6 brothers sisters. Funeral services will be May 10, at Wynne Chapel in Cochise, at 10am with Graveside Services to follow at 3 pm at East Lawn Cemetery in Tucson. Contributions may be made to the Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr.

Hospice, 319 W. Grant, WillCOX, AZ 85643. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary Crematorium of Willcox 520-384-2413. Gloria Elaine Bryant, age 78, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on May 7, 2003. No services planned.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014- 5669. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services. Bennie Burciago, 76, of Peoria, AZ, passed away May 7, 2003. Memorial Service is May 8, at Best Funeral Chapel, 501 E.

Dunlap Phoenix, AZ. Contributions: American Diabetes 2328 W. Royal Palm Suite Phoenix, AZ 85021. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. North Central Chapel.

John Milton Burroughs passed away May 6, 2003 after a cou rageous battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 25 years, Bev and his loving family. I He is survived by his wife, his sons, Zack and Jeff and his brother Rick. John was the proud grandfather of Morgan (Jeff). His daughter-in-law Kelly, Tom and Diane Bush, their children John and Janelle, mother-in-law Claire Hossler and his niece, Emily also survive him.

John was born in Dayton, Ohio June 30, 1938 to Edward (Murphy) and Ruth Salisbury Burroughs. He received his BS in Business Administration from Ohio State University prior to moving to California to pursue and receive an MBA from University of Southern California. After graduation, John worked in the commercial real estate field for Coldwell Banker in L.A. He moved to Phoenix in 1974 to join Burke, Hansen Homan, Inc and was a partner for 23 years. In 1998, he started The Burroughs Corporation, a real estate consulting firm.

John loved his his family and always considered his business associates his He will be remembered as a gentleman with strong character, loyalty and a true sense of what was important in his life. He had a fulfilling life, accomplishing much and receiving many accolades. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, the American Society of Real Estate Counselors (CRE), the American Institute of Appraisers (MAI), the Arizona Board of Appraisers, and various community boards. He will be missed and he will be remembered always. Services will be held at 3PM Friday at Paradise Valley United Church (4455 E.

Lincoln Dr.) The family requests memorials to be sent to either the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) Or PVUMC memorials. Ellen G. Carre, 79, of Phoenix, AZ, died May 4, 2003. Private services. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley and CHENASON Alziehemers Association.

Arrangements by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel. Robert Casey, age 42, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away May 2, 2003. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W.

Beardsley Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements handled by Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Gaston Briones Castro, 55, of Nogales, AZ passed away May 4, 2003. He was born on February 23rd, 1948 in Nogales. Survivors are his sons: Tev his wife Joyce, Josh and his wife Rabin' and Chey Castro and 3 grandchildren.

Visitation 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9th at Martinez Funeral Home, 891 W. Mariposa Road, Nogales, AZ. Graveside services will follow at Nogales Cemetery, Nogales, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home. Gaston Briones Castro, 55, of Nogales, Arizona, passed away on May 04, 2003. Mr. Castro was born on February 23, 1948 in Nogales, Arizona. He is survived by his sons, Tev his wife Joyce, Josh and his wife Robin, and' Chey Castro and 3 Grandchildren.

Visitation 9:00 AM 1:00 PM, Friday May 9th at Martinez Funeral Home, 891 West Mariposa Road, Nogales, Arizona. Graveside services to follow at Nogales Cemetery, Nogales, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home. Angel Chacon, 36, of Mesa, AZ, died May 5, 2003. Wake on May 9, 2003 from 6-8pm at St.

Margaret Catholic Church, 2435 E. McArthur Tempe, AZ. Services on May 10, 2003 at 9am at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Russell Andrew Chepeus, age 77, died May 5, 2003 in Phoenix.

He was born I May 7, 1925 in Village of Kingsford, MI. Russell owned operated South- Dignity western Litho in Phoenix for 43 years. He was in the US Navy Air Force during WWII. His parents a grandson Jeremy preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife Nadine (McCleery) Chepeus, a daughter Karen (Tom) Jenkins, sons Richard, Russell, Marc (Judy), grandchildren Kirstin, Jennifer, Tarin, Alec, Quinn Chepeus, Keith Tim Showers, brother Ralph of Cleveland, OH a niece Cindy Hedeman of Bowie, Texas.

Visitation 6-8pm, Service 12pm, Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Phoenix. Contributions, Father Marc's Mission, 3101 E. Acoma, Phoenix 85032. Louis M.

Conner, 80, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away May 4, 2003.1 Mr. Conner is a U.S. Army WWII. Visitation' will be held PM, Thursday, May 8, 2003, Menke Funeral Home. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 9, 2003, Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N.

103rd Sun City, AZ. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers 1028 E. McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85006. Frances Hults Crawford, 90, Prescott, Arizona, passed away May 6, 2003. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187- 1776. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, corner Cortez and Carlton, Prescott, AZ. Dennis Estridge, 48, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away. No services.

Arrangements by Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. 859 Cemetery Monument Sucs Companion Lot, Greenwood Mem Pk Cemetery, 2300 Van Buren, Phx. Space 3, lot 3, Block 6, Sec 33. Value $2395; make offer. 623-412-9868 Companion niche.

Garden of Love Devotion at Rest Haven Includes transfer fees and 2 openings and closings. $3000 623-934-0994 Phoenix Memorial Park, 1 dbl Iwn crypt, 1 memorial, Garden of Honor $2400 602-992-5875 Phoenix Memorial Park in NW Phoenix. 2 vaults, $4000 for both 602-866-0403 Phx Mem Prk 2 vault, marker, 2 Value $6240 Sell $5500. 928-526-3572 Rest Haven Cemetary West, 2 plots SxS, garden of Gethesenane, nr Rose Garden, prime loc, valued at $4000. asking $3500 602-841-6253 RestHaven Cemetery, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 companion interment spaces, 1 granite bronze air sealed concrete burial vlts.

Valued $8475 ask $5000 623-322-8664 2 adjacent adult plots, dbl occ, Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, 520-439-0945 Norma S. Fitzgerald, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 5, 2003 while surrounded by her caring family. Norma was born Norma S. Martinez in St. Johns, AZ on November 26, 1939 to Gilbert and Elsie Martinez.

Surviving are her devoted husband, William, whom she married in 1972; sisters Jolene Martinez, Jeanetta Martinez of Phoenix, Paula Garcia of Clayton, NM and brothers Gilbert of California and Ralph of Phoenix. Her son, Edward Lamm, is Dean of Admissions at Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO. Her three grandchildren live in Fayette, MO. Norma went to St. Mary's High School until 1955, when she entered the Convent of Sisters of St.

Francis, Manitowoc, WI. She was professed and taught in various locations in Wisconsin and in Yuma, AZ. In 1970 she joined her Mission Community in Lima, Peru but became ill and returned to Wisconsin. After teaching at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Phoenix, she began a long career teaching in local Public Schools in the greater Phoenix area. She served on the Parish Council of St.

Augustine's Church and with her husband was a Eucharistic Minister there. With her husband she belonged to the New Ministry group which gave support and guidance to exreligious during the early 1970's. She served on the School Board at Pendergast School District. She was a Realtor with Century 21 at various Phoenix offices. She spent her final teaching years in Avondale Elementary School District.

She coordinated Vision services of the Goodyear Lions and supplied glasses for many school children on the west side. Her motto was "Whatever you give away will come back to you someday." On Friday, May 9, from 5 to 8pm, there will be visitation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 West Pinchot, Phoenix, 85037. Rosary at 7pm. The Funeral Mass will be at the same Benedictine Monastery on Saturday, May 10 at 10am. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 West Thomas Rd.

Taxdeductible gifts may be sent to Benedictine Sisters, Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502. West Pinchot Ave, Phoenix, 85037. Marion A. Fox, 72, of Chandler, AZ, passed away May 5, 2003. Military Service: US Army-retired.

Visitation is 10- 11am, May 9, Valley of the Sun Dignity Mausoleum Chapel. Services are 11am, Valley of the Sun Mausoleum Chapel. Eileen Margaret Geyer, 84, Mesa, Arizona visitor, home: Roseburg, Oregon, passed away May 2, 2003. Private Services. Arrangements handied by Bunker's Desert View Chapel.

"Tio" Monico Gonzales, born September 13, 1913 in St. John's passed on April 30, 2003. He was A volunteer for Marcos De Niza Housing, CPLC'S Casa de Primavera and Aging Services for the City of Phoenix. He is survived by his sister Juanita Gurule, brother Benny Gonzales, and many nieces and nephews. Monico Vaya Con Dios.

All Services Friday May 9 at St. Agnes Church 1954 N. 24th, Phoenix, AZ: Visitation: 9:00 A.M-10:00 A.M. Rosary at 10:00 A.M., Mass 10:30 A.M. Donations to Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W.

Northern Suite A-100, Phoenix, AZ 85021. William Gregory Grove, 44, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 4, 2003. Visitation: Thursday, May 8th, 2003, 5 to 9 P.M., Calvary Community Church, 12612 N. Black Canyon Phoenix, AZ, Thursday, May 8th, 6:30 P.M. Camelback Sunset Chapel.

Verna Jean Hahn, Mesa, Az, passed away Monday, May 5, 2003. No services. Arrangements by Mtn. View Memorial Gardens Mortuary. The Arizona Funeral Directors Association FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN There At The Beginning Of Life Call Today To Learn How You Can Contribute! www.azfda.org William George "Bill" Hankinson, 67, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away May 6, 2003.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, April 19, 1936 graduating, School from in James, Madison High Brooklyn, and then achieving an AA degree from Glendale Community College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the New York City, Fire Department from to 1962, and the Phoenix Police Department from 1962 to 1966. He had a 35 year career with the Arizona Insurance Industry, and retired from the Arizona State Compensation fund in June of 2001. He was the president of the Phoenix Festival of music in 1991 and 1993 whose artistic director was John Massard, and was the president of the Phoenix Symphony Friends in 1 and He was also a published poet, having written "Word Etchings" in 1975.

was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a two year honor society. He enjoyed ocean sailing, and playing golf with his friends of almost 40 years. His greatest pleasure, however was his wife of 43 years, Benita. His daughter Tracey Theisen, and Shawn Tyslenko, as well as his grandchildren, Alexandra and Connor Theisen also survive him. He was a sincere, honest man, called friend by many, and miss him greatly.

Visitation will be held Thursday May 8, 2003 from P.M. at Regency, Mortuary, 9850 W. Thunderbird Road, Sun AZ, with a funeral service Friday, May 9, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be at Phoenix Memorial Park.

Donations in his memory can be directed to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, Arizona, 85014. Final arrangements were entrusted to Regency Mortuary. Erick H. Hein, 75, of Mesa, (602)252-6011.

Joan "Jo" McNeill Hill, Phoenix native, died May 3, 2003 at 81. Born October 26, 1921, she graduated from PUHS in 1939 and ASU (ASTC) 1943. She served her country during WWII in the Marine Corps. She taught at PUHS before marrying and John Dignity Arnold Hill devoting herself to her family. She is survived by son John Tucker Hill of Seattle, daughter Peggy Abrams of Phoenix, and grandchildren Lani, Matthew, and Robyn Abrams.

Visitation Friday May 9, 2003 at PM Services Saturday May 10, 2003 at 10:00 AM. Both at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary at 719 N. 27 Ave. Contribution in Lieu of flowers to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Phoenix, Arizona 85014.

Brian Hoffman, 49, of Peoria, suddenly died on May 4, 2003. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Hoffman. He is survived by his wife Anna, father Richard (Sue), daughters Brandy (Jeff) Stewart Brittney (Les) Skinner, sisters Vicki (Joe) Ulrich Debbie (Gene) Skinner, brother Daniel, grandchildren Rhalston Dakota and long time friend Vernon' Busby. Visitation will be held on Thursday, 5pm8pm, Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback Road.

Funeral service will be on Friday, at the Mortuary. Gerry Ernest Howard, 61, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Friday, May 2, 2003. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 8th from 9-10 a.m., with 10:00 a.m. services to follow at Ruth Street LDS Church in Prescott, AZ. Arrangements by Heritage Memory Mortuary.

Helen M. Igna, 83, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 5, 2003. Arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Home. June Johnson, 82, Mesa, AZ, passed away May 6, 2003. Mesa Heritage Mortuary handled arrangements.

Geraldine Damon Jones, 83, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 6, 2003. Contributions may be died April 3 30, 2003. Military service: U.S. Navy 1946-1948. Memorial services: on May 10, 2003 at 1pm at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9601 E.

Brown Mesa, AZ. Contributions in Erick's memory made to Hosanna Lutheran Church, 96011 E. Brown Mesa, AZ 85207. Arrangements by Bunker's Desert View Chapel. Alicia V.

Hernandez, 69, of Mesa, AZ, passed away May 3, 2003. Born June 14, 1933. She was called to be with her father on May 3, 2003. She preceded her husband Elias in death where they weill be joined in Paradise. Visitation on Thursday, May 15, 2003 from P.M.

at Universal Sunset Funeral Chapel, 7007 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arziona. Arrangements entrusted to Universal Sunset Funeral Chapel. made to the Arizona CREMATION SERVICES Humane Society. Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Shirley Jones, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away April 30, 2003.

Visitation Thur. May 8, 2003, 5-8pm, Preston Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to service, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phx, AZ. Services Fri. May 9, 2003, 1pm, Frist New Life Baptist Church, 1902 W.

Roeser Rd, Phx, AZ. Natalie E. Jost, 93, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away May 5, 2003. Visitation will be held 1:00 PM, Dignity Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Sun City, AZ with graveside services to follow at 2:00 PM at Sunland Memorial Park. Cecil D.

Jury, 90, of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away May 5, 2003. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8, 2003 from 6 to 8 PM at the Buckeye Funeral Home. Services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2003 at 10:30 AM at the Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery, 230000 W. Broadway in Buckeye.

Mrs. Waltraud M. Keuppers, 77, of Mesa, AZ, passed away May 5, 2003. Services are 2pm, May 9, Mtn. View Mem.

Gardens Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main, Mesa, AZ. Thomas LaRocco, 82 years, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away on May 5, 2003. Mr. LaRocco served in the U.S.

Army. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Scottsdale, 85257. Services will be at St.

Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden Scottsdale, AZ 85257 on Saturday, May 10th, at 10:00 a.m. John Lorenz, 71, of Tempe, Az. passed away in his sleep May 1st at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held between 2- 5pm, May 10th at the home.

Friends and family are cordially invited. John is survived by his wife Carole; daughters Rebecca Hester and Jodi Lorenz; sons Dan and John Paul Lorenz; 2 stepdaughters, Jolie Abbot and Laura Hollingshead; sister Mickey Marschinke; brothers Thomas Lorenz and Jim Harn; 5 granddaughters; 5 step grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. John served as a Marine in the Korean War and retired in 1989 from Salt River Project. John will be sadly missed by mans best friends Cody and Cricket. James P.

Loss, born in Cleveland, Ohio December 10, 1936 May 5, 2003. Jim is survived by his loving wife Amy, son Sam (Tisa), daughter Marnie Katie, Morgan, Ellen and and sister-in-law Dot Donkin. A 1959: graduate of Lehigh University, Jim joined the Air Force in 1960 and served until 1968 when forced to take a medical retirement due to a serious aircraft accident. In 1968 Jim and his family moved to Phoenix. He was a graduate from Arizona State University Law School in 1972, after which he worked as an Assistant U.S.

Attorney until his retirement in 1994. In addition to his family, the love of Jim's life was golf. He played in the Phoenix area in the winter and at Pinewood in Munds Park in the summer. All will sorely miss Jim's marvelous sense of humor and quick wit. Funeral service will be held on Friday, 1pm, Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W.

Camelback Road. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Junior Golf Becky 10888 N. 19th Phoenix, AZ 85029. Clarice Maben. Educator Clarice Maben dies at 90.

She was born in Rotan, Texas on March 27, 1913, and moved to Arizona with her family about 1920. She went home to be with the Lord On April 30, 2003 in Phoenix. A graduate of Phoenix Union High School and Lamson Business College, she served in the WAVES (women's Navy) during World War Il. Miss Maben was a founding member of the faculty, staff and student body (simultaneously) of Grand Canyon University, where, after attaining a higher degree at Baylor University, she taught history courses for over 25 years, and was named a Professor Emeritus. She was a founding member of Laveen Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities, including playing piano, directing the choir, and teaching Sunday School classes from 1939.

Her other interests included gardening, and she was a founding member of the Sun Country Iris Society. After retirement from Grand Canyon, she became curator of the Arizona Southern Baptist Historical Society. Clarice is survived by her brother, Rev. Jack Maben of San Diego, California; 5 nieces and nephews, 29 great-nieces and nephews, and two more generations. plus, numerous "adopted" daughters, students at Grand Canyon.

A memorial celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Laveen Baptist Church, 5036 W. Dobbins Road, Lawn, Arizona..