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The Arizona Republic OBITUARIES B6 TUKSDAY, 1 )l 3, 2(K)2 Harry Dean Honea, bom in Chandler, AZ in 1941, passed away December 1,2002. Dean was a graduate of Chandler High School and attended NAU. He spent his career in Theresa kiefer Bott. 92. bom December 30, 1909 is now joined in heaven with her beloved husband, Peter.

Married 62 years, it is a blessing they are together once again. Theresa had one dear and loving daughter, Terry, who was devoted to her well-being in life, as well as in death. Cherised Grandmother of three, Deborah, Donna, and James carry her strength and love within them forever. Her presence in their lives has truly been God's gift. Theresa is also survived by two greatgrandchildren, Jonathan and Jennifer, ho loved her dearly and brought much joy to her life.

Theresa lived a long, well respected life. May she forever live in peace with her beloved husband and daughter at her side. Services Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 1 1:00 AM at Sun-land Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizo- na. Donations in her memory can kindly be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Marv Carson Brown, 97.

of Scoltsdale died November 29, 2002 of natural t-j, fVfi causes. She was bom in Cherokee. 22, 1905. Mary, married Henry C. Brown on June i i 1924.

He preceded her in death. Together they raised two daughters. Carol Moore and Jacqueline Bertoncino-Venckus. Carol preceded her in death, November 1976. Mary moved to Scoltsdale from Pittsburg, Kansas in 1990.

She has six grandsons, Jeff. John and Jim Bertoncino and David, Byron and Andrew Moore There are 5 great grand children. A privale service will be held. Interment will be in Pitlsburg, Kansas. Kenneth J.

Bryant, 63, of Mesa AZ, passed away November 27, 2002. He served in the National Guard. Graveside services Tues 12302, City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 Center, Mesa. Theresa Rose Campise, 72, was born November 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. She entered into heaven November 28, 2002 in Sun City.

Arizona. Terry was the loving daughter of Theresa Keifer Bott, 93. She devoted herself endlessly caring for her elderly mother. In the hardest times, selflessly, she was there for her every need. Terry is survived by her three endeared children, Deborah, Donna, and James.

The love of each of them is carried deep within her soul. She was a strength and energy in each of them that will proudly and lovingly live on. Terry's pride and joy were her family. Her mother, Theresa, children, Debbie, Donna and James, hher adoring grandchildren, Jonathan, and Jennifer. "Grammy" has gratefully bestowed upon them the love of life, which her loving children and dear son-in-law.

Jack will forever grateful. For all those friends and family fortunate enough to be touched by her grace and her warmth, may her beautiful memory live on. Services Dec. 3, 2002 at 1 1:00 AM at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizona. Donations in her aX memory can kindly be "Sr made to The Alzheimer's 'W'iry Association.

Barbara B. Carpenter The colorful life of Barbara B. Carpenter, which began March 21, 1920 in the mining community of Tyrone, N.M., ended Nov. 29, 2002 in Prescott. Barbara's if- fc youth was spent in the Silver City, N.M.

area, and she drove a laundry truck there during the Second World War. She attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and later toured the country with the Kopper Kings Comet Trio including two appearances on the Lawrence Welk television program. As a hunter, Barbara went on two East African safaris. She taught two generations of aspiring pianists and organist in Morenci and Phoenix. She was organist for several churches in Silver City and Scoltsdale and was accompanist for the Arcadia Scotlsdale High School Chorus before moving to Prescott in 1988.

Barbara worked for years at the Phelps Dodge Smelter in Morenci and was secretary to the smelter superintendent. In Prescott, Barbara was bookkeeper for Joe's Furniture. She was a member of the Antelope Hills Niners and Eighteen Holers', and she bowled in the Pin Curlers League. She is survived by her daughter, Clydene Dechert; her sister, Sharon Harkey Fry; a niece, Laura Fry and nephew, Craig Fry. Visitation will be al the Hampton Funeral Home, 240 South Cortez in Prescott on Tuesday, Dec.

3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be al the Prescott United Methodist Church on Gurley on Wednesday, Dec. 4. at 3:30 p.m. The Rev.

Carol Mumford will officiate. Burial will be with her late husband, Lt. Col. Gordon D. Carpenter, U.S.

Army at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. If desired, the family requests that donations in Barbara's memory be made to your favorite charity. The Hampton Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. William J. "Bill" Coors, age 8.3, of Mesa, Arizona, passed December 1, 2(X)2.

He served in the United Slates Army, Veteran. Visitation and Services 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ. Arrangements handled by S6N.

Mariposa Gardens Memo-( rial Park and Funeral Vjfeiy Care. Mvrl A. Courtright, 89, of Paradise Valley, AZ, died Nov. 30, 2002. Bom in Stillwater, OK, he served in the Army in World II and was a retail manager for Sears for 35 years.

He as a member of the ValleyPresbylerian Church, the Calgary Downtown Rotary Club, and the Masonic Lodge in Calgary. He is survived by his wile. Emily, of Paradise Valley, AZ; daughter Nancy Saine of Naperville, IL; daughter Debbi Courtright of Paradise Valley, AZ; son Dale Courtright of Scoltsdale, AZ; sister Benna Ella Brown of Yakima, WA; and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 pin Wed. Dec.

4, 2002, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Paradise Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be (pg. made to the Memorial $225 Fund at Valley Preshyteri- P-sz. an Church.

Cyrus K. ('reason, 70, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on November 28, 2(X)2. Services are privale. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 5. 48ih Street, Tempe, AZ 85282 Elizabeth 5 "Hetty" June Carlson Harder, Bom June 28, 1924 in Huron.

South Dakota to Nels and Nina Carlson. She attended University of South Dakota in Vennillion gradu ating in 1947 with a B.S. in Home Economics. While attending there, she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority, and it was there that she met her future husband. Elwyn "Al" Harder.

They married in 1947 and. settled eventually in Rapid City, where daughters Nina and Slefanie were bom. They later moved to Denver where two more daughters. Lorelei and Diane, were bom. The family moved to Phoenix in 1962, and became members of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Belly taught in the Phoenix Union High School District for over 20 years and continued to substitute teach many years after her retirement in 1987. She enjoyed her volunteer work with Literacy Volunteers of America, The Phoenix Art Museum, The Phoenix Theatre, ViCap and in organizing blood drives at her church. She was an active member of Alpha Phi, American Association of University Women, The Heard Museum, the Cursillo Movement, and Nordmanns Forbundet. Al and Betty enjoyed learning and shared Ihe love of God with their family and friends. Their favorite activities included spending time at their vacation cabin in Pine-wood and traveling the world.

After Al's dealh in 1984, Betty continued to travel until her health made it difficult. She is survived by Nina and Tim Townsdin, Stefanie Harder, Lorelei and Mark Andersen, and Diane Harder. Grandchildren are Christopher, Faith, and Slefanie Townsdin, and Hayley and Annika Andersen. Great grandson is Cameron Townsdin. Belty was a loving and generous wife, mother, and friend, and will be missed dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 4,2002, al 3:30 P.M. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 West Maryland Avenue, Phoenix. AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association 1023 E. McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85008, (Desert Southwest Chapter), American Association of University Women (Phoenix Branch), Ihe Shepherd Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are with Carr Tenney Mortuary. Helen (I. Harris, age 93, passed away December 1, 2002 in Phoenix, AZ. She was bom in Brooklyn, New York and moved lo Phoenix 49 years ago. She was a member of Temple Beth Israel, Beth Hebrew Congregation, Hadassah and CARIH.

Survivors include her sons, Irwin (Sharlene) Harris and Donald Harris, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th Street, in Phoenix. Contributions in her memory are requested lo Kivel Campus of Care, 3020 N.

36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Dorothy Herzberg, age 95, passed away November 30, 2002 in Flagstaff. She was bom November 16, 1907 in Omaha, NE. She came to the Valley with her husband in 1935. Dorothy was a member of Temple Beth Israel, past President of Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, past President of Maricopa County Medical Society Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Benjamin Herz.berg and son Michael. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis (Sam) Wolfskill of Flagstaff and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 5th a 2:30 P.M. in Beth Israel Cemetery, 305 S.

35th Avenue in Phoenix. Contributions in her memory are requested to Northland Hospice, 1609 S. Plaza Way, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 or Ihe Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 4710 N. 16th Street, 201, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

Lillian Roberta Knowles Higgins, a loving wife, mother and teacher, was one of the first non-Indian children bom on the Apache Indian Reservation at 1 "Old San Arizona Territory, on the 2nd of July, 1909. She passed into Christ's wailing arms on the 29th of November, 2002. Lillian was raised on and near the reservation, moving to Geronimo, AZ. She attended Arizona schools, graduating from Ft. Thomas High School in 1 928.

She went on to Tempe where she attended Arizona Stale Teachers College. After receiving her slate teachers certificate she relumed to Eastern Arizona, living at home in Geronimo and riding a mule lo teach at Ihe rural one room schoolhouse in Sunnyside AZ. While doing this, her boyfriend from high school days Paul Higgins, built a boat lo row her across Ihe Gila River when at flood stage. Lillian and Paul were married in Safford and they started married life al a ranchfarm in Sunnyside. After Ihe birth of their daughter Ora Beth, they moved across the river to Ft.

Thomas where Lillian started teaching first grade in the Ft. Thomas elementary school. Donald, a son was born four years later. In 1 943 the family moved to Mesa, AZ, where they bought a farm and built their home East of Mesa. In I947 they moved in closer to town and bought five acres building a new home at 960 N.

Country Club Drive. Lillian renewed her leaching certificate at Arizona Slate College in 1 95 1, later taking graduate work at ASU. She taught music and auditorium at Irving School, later moving lo Emerson School where she taught Ih grade until 1 97 1 at which time she retired. Lillian and Paul Higgins were instrumental in forming Si. Andrews United Methodist Church in Mesa and were active members serving Christ there.

She was also active in the Mesa Starlight 16, Order of Eastern Slar and Ihe Caledonian Society of Arizona for many years. Funeral services will be held al St Andrews UMC, located at 301 N. Longmore St. in Mesa, on Wednesday Ihe 4th of December at 2:30 pm. The visitation is open to all her friends and family and will also be at St.

Andrew's UMC, between 5:00 and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, the 3rd of December. Lillian is preceded in death by her grandson Donald Godwin Higgins and her husband Paul Higgins. She is survived by her daughter Ora Beth Cesarini of Tucson and her son and daughter-in-law Donald and Nancy Higgins of Mesa. In addition there are four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and many friends. The family asks that rather then flowers, you may wish lo remember Lillian by giving a donation in her name to: Hospice of the Valley, 1501 E.

Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. TP I -am K-r-s Bervl Schubert Morton, 73, passed away Dece 1 ber 2, 2002 after a i. long, courageous battle with cancer. 1' She' miss, CV ing She will be deeply ssed by her lov- family and by many friends and associates. She was the coordinator of the Jew ish Heritage Center Project of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, an effort that reclaims for Ihe Jewish community Ihe first synagogue building in Phoenix.

This undertaking is the completion of a dream she held for many years. Until March of 2002, she was the executive director of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. She joined the Jewish Historical Society in 1989 as curator and archivist and during her tenure there, she brought much recognition to Ihe importance of preserving ethnic history, particularly in the Southwest. She established a Web site for the organization and was instrumental in developing Shema Arizona, a separate Web site produced in collaboration with Arizona Stale University Libraries. This Web site contains transcriptions of some 65 oral histories, photos, sound excerpts, graphics and music to enhance learning about Ihe formation of the Arizona Jewish community.

Beryl also displayed tremendous creativity in exhibiting the treasures of the past, developing more than 10 exhibitions on Arizona Jewish ranchers, lawyers, merchants, authors and veterans, among others. In her younger life, she worked as a social worker, helping to place infants into adoptive homes and counseling single mothers. After moving here from Chicago in 1957, she worked for the Arizona Welfare Department, the Florence Criltenton Home and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In 1967, she retired from social work and began a life of volunteer and professional community service. In the 1970s she was president of the Royal Palm School PTA and coordinator of the Panel of American Women, an ethnically diverse group that sought to advance understanding and respect for all people.

She was active in the North Phoenix Corporate Ministry, a mutually supported inlerfaith association composed of two synagogues, a Catholic church and five Protestant churches and their clergy. She also was the editor of the organization's publication, "The Next Frontier." In the 198()'s, she was special exhibition curator, do-cenl trainer and newsletter editor for the Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum. Bom August 15, 1929 in Chicago to Anne Mallz Schubert and the late Robert I. Schubert, she graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles at the age of 20 with a degree in psychology. She also pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago and Arizona Slate University.

She is survived by her husband, Ira, to whom she was married for 50 years; daughter, Debra (Sieve) Gelbart of Phoenix; son, Joel of Aspen, adored grandsons Jonathan and Benjamin Gelbart; mother, Anne Schubert of Phwnix; and brothers Gordon (Jerri) Schubert of Scoltsdale and Dr. S. Roy (Lynn) Schubert of Hermosa Beach, Calif. Funeral services will be held al 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.

5 al Sinai Mortuary, 4538 N. 16th Street in Phoenix. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Heritage Center, care of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 4710 N. 16th Street, Suite 201 Phoenix 85016, or Hospice of Ihe Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix 85014.

Raymond J. Oles.czuk, 71, of Chandler AZ, passed away November 30, 2002. He served in Ihe U.S. Air Force. Services 10am Thursday 12502, St.

Mary Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St, -d Chandler, AZ. Emilie Rose Osowski (nee Wagner) bom November 28, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died peacefully November 30, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband Erwin R. Sr.

and sons Frankie ano Erwin R. Jr. Emilie was a resident of Tempe, AZ since 1987. Beloved mother of Christine (Robert) Mintner. Beloved grandmother of David (Linda) and Sherri Mintner.

Beloved sister of Edmund (Jean) Wagner of Dayton, Ohio and Helen Sain, who died only I 12 hours earlier on Ihe same day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visilation at Tempe Mortuary, Dec. 3, 2002 from 5-8 PM. Rosary Service 7 PM.

Funeral Dec. 4, 2002, 10 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Donations may be made in Emilie's name to Coronado Hospice House, 340 E. Coronado, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Mirette (irace Fardo, infant, Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 29, 2002. Services: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2002 al Grace Community Church, Lamb Chapel, 1200 E. Southern Tempe. A Memorial has been established. Please call 480 839-6424.

Tempe Mortuary. Alfred Christian Perry, 85, of Phoenix, AZ, died Nov. 26, 2002. Services at 1 0am on Dec. 4, 2002 at Palmcroll Baptist Church, 15825 N.

35th Phoenix, AZ 85023. Robert M. Pied 52, of Phoenix, Arizona, died Nov. 29, 2002. Visilation from 10-1 lam on Dec.

6, 2002 at St. Catherine of Sienna. Services al I lam on Dec. 6, 2002 at St. Catherine of Sienna, 6200 South Central AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. William Fremont Powers, 58, Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 21, 2002. Privale Services. U.S. Air Force.

Arrangements handled by Bunker's Desert View pi Chapel. Guadalupe Ramirez, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away November 26, 2002. Private Family Services to be held. Camelback Sunset. Harriet J.

Reycraft, 45, Chandler, Arizona, passed away November 30, 2002. Visilation one hour prior lo service at Ihe mortuary. Services: Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at Bueler Mortuary 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ.

Rulh M. Richards, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 28, 2002. A graveside service will be held at AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2(X)2 at Greenwood i5 1 Memory Lawn Cemetery, VP'BJU'yy 2300 W. Van Buren Phoenix, AZ. Toniasa Tomi" Rios, 93, of ofCasa Grande, AZ, apssed away November 26, 2002.

Visitation Monday, 122 from 5-7pm with services al 7pm at Simes Mortuaries Casa Grande Chanel, 1575 E. Florence Blvd, Casa Grande. Services Tues. 123 at 9am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (comer of Pcacho 2nd St) Casa Grande.

Harold Akers Crum, 76, of Scotlsdale. passed away on November 29, 2(02 in Scoltsdale. He was bom in Winchester, Illinois on November 12, 1926. He was active in many community and church affairs in Arizona. Upon retirement he was president of the Del Webb Construction Services Company, its commercial division.

He volunteered and served in the Navy in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. His interests included flying and soaring, and trap and skeet shooting. He is survived by his wife, Emma, daughter, Cynthia Swanson (Don), son, Kevin (Tammi), and his granddaughter, Emily Ruiz (Chris). Relatives out of stale include his mother, Mildred, sisters, Wilma Weinold (Carl), Janice Wolf (Don), and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are privale.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. Newcomer Family Mortuary of Scoltsdale assisted Ihe family. Mary V. Cruz, 69, Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 29, 2002.

Visitation: Monday, December 2, 2002, 2-5 P.M., Ml. View Mortuary, 7900 E. Main Mesa, AZ. Services: Monday. December 2, 2002, 12:00 Noon, All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N.

Receker Mesa, AZ. Harold Thomas (Tommy) D'Loss, 42. of Coolidge, AZ, died Nov. 29, 2002. Donations can be made to Ihe Mdntire Fund al P.O.

Box 1467, Coolidge, AZ 85228, Attention Client Activities. Julia DiBernardu, age 86, Bom April 7, 1916, entered into rest November 30, 2002. Julia a long time Phoenix resident, is survived by her two loving son's, Anthony (Cynthia) and Mark (Karen) Di Bernardo; her 6 Grandchildren, Vanessa, Natalie, Adam, Ty-len, Garren and Asia. She was a member of Ihe Word Alive Church fn Mesa. Julia, a faithful and loving Mother, will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2002 al Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59lh Glendale, Arizona. Funeral Service will be at I la.m. Thurs-day, December 5, 2002. Interment to follow Rest-JWWy haven Park Cemetery.

Rhoda Mary Duffy, age 87, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away November 30, 2002. Services will be held out of state in Pennsylvania. Arrangements handled by Mesa Heritage Mortuary. Mary Ethel 75, of Glendale Arizona, passed away November 30, 2002. Visitation Tuesday, December 3rd, 5-8pm, with Scripture Service at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W.

Thunderbird. Contributions requested to St. Raphaels iVmv- Calholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Elizabeth Eleanor Dunham, 96, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on December 1 2(X)2. She was bom November 8, 1906 in Wichita, Kansas.

She was married lo Berry Dunham who predeceased her in 1965. Survivors include her daughters Ann (Monty) Woolley of Del Mar, CA, and Suzanne (John) Ayerza of Chandler, AZ; son Berry (Mildred) Dunham, Jr. of Sun Lakes, AZ; sister Peggy Chappie of Everett, Washington. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 9 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA. Graveside services will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside. Memorial contributions may be made to Neely Ray Hospice, 13639 E.

Ray Rd Gilbert, AZ 85296. Naomi Irene Egelhoff, 60 year resident of AZ, was called to rv I 4 A 2002. Bom in V- i 11 Kansas Cilv. KS June 14, 1914, she came to AZ with her Mother for Ihe healing effects of Ihe warmth pollen free environment. Naomi is survived by 2 sons, Johnray Donald; beloved daughter-in-law Geneva; stepsons, Ray Tom; 15 grand, 20 great grandchildren.

Naomi considered her ministry as teacher, administrator supporter of Ihe Wesldale Church of the Nazarene School as the most satisfying work of her lire. Visitation PM, Tue Dec. 3rd and Funeral Service 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at Chapel of Ihe Chimes, Glendale, AZ. In lieu of flowers memorials to: Mesa -S-- Hospice of the Valley, 2145 W.

Southern VjJ'Wiiyy Mesa, AZ 85202. Eileen B. Farris, 75, of Chandler, AZ, passed away Saturday November 30, 21X12 in Chandler. From Chicago, Illinois she and her family moved to Arizona in 1978. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Chandler South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert H. Farris, 2 daughters, Linda S. (Jim) Csajaghy and Michele (Dennis) Lundgren. 6 grandchildren, Dana, Leah Jesse Lundgren Aaron Csajaghy, Victoria Gilbertson, Diana Collier and 2 great- SSrN Paige niioinV i Chase gilbertson also sur- sy vive. Kathleen II.

Freeman, 88, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on November 26, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, De- (, cember 4, 2002 al Resl-i5 haven Park Cemetery, D'W'i'yy 6290 W. Northern Glendale, AZ. Fred M. (iibbs, 94, Sun City West, Arizona, passed away November 29, 2002.

Served in Ihe U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. Memorial Service 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 5, 2(X)2, American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Sun City, AZ.

Contributions: American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Sun City, AZ 85351. Menke Funeral Home. Domenic Francis (iraikoski, age 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away November 27, 2002. He served in the U.

S. Army WWII. Visitation Tuesday, December 3, 2(X)2 al Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ from 5:00 to P.M. Services at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N.

Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ. Harry James Hansen, 92, Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 30, 2(X)2. U. S. Navy WWII.

Visitation: Tuesday, December 3, 2002, P.M., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 322 North Home, Mesa, AZ. Services: Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 10:00 A.M., al St. Mark's. 322 North Home, Mesa, AZ.

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GIBBS, FredM. GRA1KOSKI, Domenic Francis HANSEN. Harry James HARDER, Elizabeth June Carlson HARRIS Helen G. HERZBERG, Dorothy HIGGINS. Lillian Roberta Knowles HONEA.

Harry Dean JIMENEZ, Esperanza KOLLMAN. Gregg Eldred LERMA, Willie LOPEZ. Espirien E. McDANIEL, John D. MELSON.JohnLeroy MILLER, Clayton T.

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RIOS.Tomasa SCHILLEREFF, Dean SHEEHAN, John J. SMITH, Jeri Herbert SPIRES, Cynthia R. TANG, Wei Zhen Yu TAYLOR, Ann Doherty TOTIC, Branislav WILLIAMS. Phvllis E. YOUNG, Florin Fraedrich ZOLINSKI.JohnM.

Rosabcll Marie Allen. 76, of Foun-ain Hills. AZ, died Nov. 30, 2002. Services will be held out of slate.

Ar-angements by Mesa Heritage Mortuary. Dean L. Armstrong, born December 1936 in Boise, Idaho, passed away at lis Paradise Valley, Arizona home on pril 12, 2002 alter a valiant battle with ancer. He loved his children very nuch. A ritten memorial to follow.

Brian Kent Azbill, 44 passed away November 30, 2002 afier a long battle with brain cancer. He was bom in July 1958 in Tucson Arizona, the son of Boyce and Marilyn Azbill. Irian was a friend to all and had a love motorcycles, working on cars and the lutdoors. Brian was active as an Elder the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Jay Saints. He is survived by his father Joyce, brothers Russell Azbill, Terry and Dennis Azbill.

Services will held Wednesday December 4, 2002 it 1 1 am at the Ahwatukee 2nd Ward iuilding 4525 East Knox Road. Phoe-lix, Arizona, 85044. Friends may call the family at prior to the Angel J. Barrientos 1, of Avon-lale, AZ. Services on Dec.

3, 2002 at 0am at Serenity Chapel, 2300 W. Van Juren, AZ. Golda I. Bates, 99, Coolidge, Arizo-la. passed away November 28, 21X12.

Visitation: 5PM-7PM. Monday, De- eniber 2, 2002 at Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 W. Roosevelt Coolidge, AZ 85228. Services: 1AM, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at iimes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 N. Roosevelt Coolidge, AZ i5228.

Contributions may be made to -irsl Christian Church, 405 W. Pinkley Coolidge, AZ 85228. Charles Arnold Beasley, 73, of hocnix. AZ, died Dec. 2002.

Visila-ion from I -3pm on Dec. 3, 2002 it Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7lh 'hx. Services at I lam on Dec. 2002 at National Memorial Cemetery )f Arizona, 23029 N.

Cave Creek Rcl 'hx. William K. Berg. 89, of Phoenix, AZ, lied Nov. 30, 2002.

William was born April 12, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, le served in the Navy during WWII, le is survived by his wife, Phyllis Zoha) Berg: brothers, Robert, Harold tnd George: sons, Richard (Nancy) and )avid; step-sons. David (Barbara) and X'nnis Zoha: 10 grandchildren and 13 real grandchildren. A memorial service nil be held on Dec. 4. 2002 at P.M.

at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1030 E. Thunderhird Phx. Inter-nent at National Memorial Cemetery of rizona at a later date. Contributions to fospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

Flower AZ 85014 or to a charily of Arrangements by Shadow Mountain Mortu- Edwin M. Berrell, 90, Paulden, Ari-'ona, passed away November 30, 2(X)2. lo Services. Heritage Memory Mortu-iry. Homer A.

Boren, 88, of Scoltsdale, Z. passed away on November 30, 1102. He was born May 20, 1914 in Aransas and served in the Army Air during World War II, surviving he Balaan Death March. He is survived daughter, Andrea Freese (Doug-iamaulha, Duane and Kyle) of AZ; sis-er. Dorothy Bullock, and brother, Ernie ioren.

both of Twin Falls. ID. Funeral will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Whitney Murphy Arcadia Funeral (nine, 4X00 E. Indian School 'hocnix. AZ.

Interment with honors vill follow at the National Memorial of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ. jww-w- f. i the grocery business and retired last April alter 40 years of service. Dean enjoyed his life in Arizona his most treasured times spent camping and fishing in the mountains.

He ill be deeply missed by sons Kevin (Michelle) of Chandler, Eric (Jennifer) of Queen Creek, daughter Dena (Lee) of Welch, MN, 9 grandchildren, Jenna, Megan, Kaleb, Cassidy, Austin, Tatum, Sk; Shelby and Dallon; sister Cheryl of Queen Creek, mother llah May of Sun Lakes; and all of his extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father lshmael, brother, Reid, and grandchildren Kevin and Cody. Services will be Friday December 6, at 3:00 PM al the First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes, 9535 E. Riggs Sun Lakes, AZ. Family prefers contributions to the Seagull Foundation, P0 Box 370, Nova Scotia, Canada, BOKILO; where trees ill be planted through your donations.

Esperanza Ji-1 menez, 84 of Me sa Arizona went to 1 be with her hus- i band and son in Heaven on November 29, 2002: She was bom in Ruidosa, Texas on January 13, 1918. She is survived by 9 of her children, Polo, Veto, Chon Jimenez of Mesa, Ophelia Herrera of Gilbert, Julia Ochoa Alice Orona of Chandler, Stella Holguin of Tempe, Minnie Valenzuela Sylvia Magdaleno of Mesa, 46 grandchildren, 54 greatgrandchildren 12 great-great grandchildren. She was loved and will be profoundly missed. Visitation services will be held in Mesa at Medrum Mortuary, 52 N. McDonald Street in Mesa on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 from 6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Wednesday. December 4, 2002 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church 141 N. McDonald Street in Mesa, AZ at 9:30 a.m.

Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven. Cemetery Valla con Dios, Ama. (iregg Eldred kollnuin passed away peacefully in I il 2002 at home sur rounded by his family. He was bom April 8, 1955 in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Fargo High in 1973 and attended the University of Oregon and graduated from North Dakota Stale University.

He received a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, Philadelphia, PA. Gregg was employed by Chandler HealthCare Center in Chandler, AZ as a physical therapist. He actively volunteered his time to his church, YMCA, and the Food Co-op. He enjoyed skiing, running, swimming, the outdoors, and family. He is survived by his parents, Joyce and El Kollman, Phoenix, AZ; his sisters, Paula Roth-Hill (James) of Edina, MN and Lisa Johnson-Jones (Eddie) Phoenix, AZ; his brolher, Kurt Kollman (Jill) Fargo, ND; 2 nieces and 5 nephews; his uncleaunt Curt and Ly-dia Larson, Mayville, ND.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, AZ. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society 2929 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85015. A memorial will be held in Fargo, ND al a later date.

Willie Lerma bom October 18, 1932 passed away November 28, 2002. Survived by his wife Teresa Lerma, daughter Eleanor and Con nie, sons Freddie and Tony, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2002, 5:00 P.M. at Morlensen Kings Funeral Center, 2225 N. vfjf St- in Phoenix.

Willie Lerma bom October 18, 1932 passed away November 28, 2002. Survived by his wife Teresa Lerma, daughters Eleanor and Connie, sons Freddie and Tony, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2002, 5:00 PM lo 8:00 PM at Mortensen Kings Fu- VjMUjyy neral Center, 2225 N. 16th Phoenix. Kspirien E.

Lopez, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away November 28, 2(X)2. Visilation Wednesday, IX'cember 4, 2002 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale. ('SST-v Services 1 0am Thursday, December 5, 2002 at St. Simon Jude Cathedral, Phoenix.

John D. McDaniel, 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 27, 2002. Visitation 4-7 p.m., Tuesday. December 3rd at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7lh Street, Phoenix.

John I.eroy Melson, age 81, of Scoltsdale, Arizona, passed away November 30, 2002. he was a U. S. Air Force Veteran. No serv- 'ces planned.

Arrange-te, menls handled by Green Acres Mortuary. Clayton T. D. Miller, 94 of Phoenix, AZ, bom November 7, 1908 in Bergen, New York, passed away December 1 2002. He is survived by his sisler Dorothy Speidel, five children: Janice Burroughs, Esther Miller, Delbert Miller, Paul Miller, and Cheryl Mackmer, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

His wile Almeda preceded him in death on May 4, 2(X)2. They moved lo Phoenix in 1984 from South Byron, New York where they had resided for 44 years. Services will be held al Sunrise United Methodist Church, 192.34 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, Az. 623-780-1008 Terry Coker-Minnis, 48 of Phoenix died Nov.

29, 2002. Born Aug 24, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM she has resided in Arizona for 30 years. She recently returned to college after working many years in Ihe restaurant business. Survived by her husband James, daughters Dianne Minnis, Jennifer (Robert) Brooksbank, sons William (Rachel) Minnis, Frank (Christine Jerome) Minnis, sister Brenda Martin, brothers Donnie, Kenny, and Bernie Peyser and her mother Lois Peyser, five grandchildren, Ashton, James, Brandon, Mario and Ron, and six great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be a.m.

Wednesday Dec. 4th at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 15(H) W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Terry's n'imc In ch'irilt nf vniir rltSlirv..