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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
George Schumaker
Oct 13, 2009
George W. Schumaker, Jr, 78 of Safford passed away on October 13, 2009, at his home after a brief illness. George was born August 2, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN to Hazel and George W Schumaker, Sr. He married Nancy Lou Rice on December 30, 1950. Many people will remember George working as a TV & Radio Technician at Greens Western...
E Oliphant
Oct 12, 2009
E. Wheeler Oliphant 1931 ~ 2009 Everett Wheeler Oliphant, 78, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009, of natural causes. Wheeler was born October 5, 1931 to John Arden and Lucile Peck Gold Oliphant in Salt Lake City, UT. He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Jeanne Lake, July 23, 1951. The couple just celebrated 58 years together, on the way...
Joshua Herman
Oct 12, 2009
Joshua C. Herman Gone Away to Dance in the Rain Josh, 29, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. He was born May 22, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Josh was the jokester and always the first in line to help his family and friends. He loved the rain, the clean fresh smell and the comfort it gave him. He...
Doug Hinton
Oct 12, 2009
Douglas Bert Hinton, 75, of Geronimo passed away at his home on October 12, 2009. Doug was born May 21, 1934 in Thatcher, Arizona to Bert and Vera Hinton. After High School he graduated from EAC and later attended ASU. Doug was active in sports, rodeos, and the Arizona Cactus Kings Band. He married Patricia Ann Frazier on March 11,...
Florence Cooley
Oct 11, 2009
Florence L. Cooley Together Again Florence Lucille Lindemans Cooley, 82, passed away peacefully October 11, 2009 surrounded by family. Florence was born January 17, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Eva Capener and Gerrit Lindemans. She married Charles F. Cooley June 7, 1947. Together they had five children, three sons, Michael, Jerome and David; two daughters, Diana (Byron) Baumgart and Janice...
Mary Bartell
Oct 11, 2009
Mary Bartell Beloved Wife and Mother Mary Annette Bartell blessed our lives on this earth from October 17, 1959 ~ October 11, 2009. She has left our presence and will continue her work in heaven. Daughter of Scott Campbell and Barbra Williams, Mary enjoyed a pleasant and peaceful childhood with her 4 sisters and 4 brothers in Taylorsville, UT where...
Helen Pease
Oct 10, 2009
Helen Elizabeth Hill Pease 1920 ~ 2009 Helen Pease passed away peacefully at her home on October 10, 2009. She was born November 2, 1920 to Finley Marvin and Willetta Goode Hill. She married Cleo Donald Pease in Salt Lake on November 28, 1940; the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They have 7 children, 27...
James Karrick
Oct 9, 2009
James L. Karrick 1956 ~ 2009 Our loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, age 52, passed away October 9, 2009. Born November 28, 1956 in Price, Utah, son of James Marvadakis and Lila Sisneros. James loved his family, they were always #1 to him. He served in the US Marines. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; mother,...
Lucille Ashcroft
Oct 9, 2009
Lucille Palmer Ashcroft 1918~2009 Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Lucille Palmer Ashcroft, 91, passed away October 9, 2009. Born August 31, 1918 in Preston, Idaho, to John Frank and Myrtle Gilbert Palmer. Married Henry Bert Ashcroft October 6, 1938 in Logan, Utah. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She and her husband owned a...
Lloyd Lister
Oct 8, 2009
Lloyd Eugene Lister 1934~2009 Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and dear friend, Lloyd Eugene Lister, 75, passed away October 8, 2009. Born September 3, 1934, in Duchesne, Utah, to John and LaRee Lister. Married Ileen Dallin, on May 30, 1957. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren. He loved traveling and his bird. Worked as...
James Nielsen
Oct 8, 2009
James Robert Nielsen 1924~2009 James R. Nielsen passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009, peacefully of natural causes at the age of 85. He was retired from the Salt Lake City Fire Deptment, where he served many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy L....
Margaret Birdsall
Oct 7, 2009
LaVerne Birdsall 1927 ~ 2009 Margaret LaVerne Anderson Birdsall, age 82, died October 7, 2009 in Saratoga Springs, Utah. She was born February 9, 1927 in Granger, Utah to Edward Abner Anderson and Elma Caroline Anderson. Married Philley Meredith Birdsall, November 10, 1948 in Salt Lake; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. An active member of the LDS...
Michael Thompson
Oct 7, 2009
Michael Thompson Mike My loving husband passed away October 7, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with pain and paralysis. Born August 15, 1954. He is survived by his wife, Millie, of 27 years; his 5 children: Kellie, Corey, Alisha, Michael II and Melissa; 6 grandchildren: Gage, Jayden, Alexis, Drake, Anthony and Bridger. Our grandchildren were the greatest joy...
John Sykes
Oct 4, 2009
John Floyd Sykes, 43 of Duancan passed away at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2009. John was born May 30, 1966 in Naperville, Illinois to Jack Sykes and Shirley Mitchell Gilliana. John moved to the Duncan Valley from Florida in 2007. He is survived by his Daughter Sadie, mother and 3 sisters. A memorial service will be held at...
Irene Bullis
Oct 4, 2009
Irene P. Bullis, 56, passed away October 4, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. Irene was born September 9, 1953 to Ponciano Peru and Clara Maldonado in Silver City, New Mexico. She lived in the Gila Valley for many years and graduated from Thatcher High School. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9th at...
Redd Adye
Oct 2, 2009
Redd Adye, 68 of Safford passed away October 2, 2009 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Redd was born January 19, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to Edward & Ruthanne Jewell. She moved to Arizona when she was 17 and married Larry Adye on September 9, 1975 in Payson, Arizona. Many people will remember Redd working at the RV Center and...
Darlene Lunak
Oct 1, 2009
DARLENE LUNAK Big Love Rocks Darlene Rae Neilsen Lunak, age 76, died October 1, 2009 due to complications of a respiratory illness. Darlene was born May 10, 1933, in Boise, Idaho, to Ammon Ephriam and Thera Floy Frandsen Neilsen. Married Vernon Phillip Lunak, later divorced. Survived by her children: Michael (Kathleen) Lunak; Mitchell (Nancy) Lunak; Robyn Garlock (Lunak); Randall (ReNae)...
Dixie Gibbs
Oct 1, 2009
Dixie Lee Bryner Gibbs Grandma Dixie DIXIE LEE BRYNER GIBBS, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2009. Born in Murray on August 13, 1950, to Dean and Barbara Bryner, Dixie was a gifted student and talented musician who played the bass in symphony orchestras. She graduated from Olympus High School in 1968,...
Emmalee Havertz
Oct 1, 2009
Emmalee Ann Havertz Emm Our beautiful Emmalee Havertz, born on March 5, 2000 died peacefully on October 1, 2009. Her body was finally worn down by the effects of liver cancer which she so valiantly and courageously confronted on a daily basis with few complaints. She never wanted others to know how really sick she was. We have so many...
Phyllis Collopy
Sep 30, 2009
Phyllis R. Collopy 1938 ~ 2009 Devoted daughter and sister, loving and supportive mother and grandmother, Phyllis R. Collopy, 70, passed away September 30, 2009 in Murray, Utah. Born November 12, 1938 in Avon, Illinois, daughter of Howard Jones and Olive Stoneking. Married Ivan Collopy; later divorced. Retired from QWEST Communications where she made many lifelong friends. Survived by daughter,...
