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Judith Jean Hanson

Judith Jean Hanson

Feb 5, 2019

Judith “Jody” Hanson passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, February 5th 2019 at 79 years old at New Horizons Adult Care. She grew up in St. James, Minnesota and was primarily an art teacher most of her life, although she also managed motels with her husband Ray for approximately a decade in California, before returning back to the US Trust...

Patricia Statler Aeed

Patricia Statler Aeed

Feb 5, 2019

    Patricia Statler Aeed, born September 26, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at her home in Prescott, Arizona on February 5, 2019.       Patty was a scrabble whiz, a lifelong animal lover, a dear loyal friend with a warm heart, a supportive loving partner, an always willing to laugh soul who brought joy wherever she went,  the most devoted loving, amazing...

Ivy Eugene Vowell

Ivy Eugene Vowell

Feb 4, 2019

Ivy Eugene Vowell passed away at the Northern Arizona Veteran’s Hospital on February 4, 2019, at the age of 85 years. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Ivy and Sadie Vowell.  Ivy is survived by his children, Tony (Cindy) Vowell, Gary (Teresa) Vowell, Gloria Vowell, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and a sister Marie (Bill) Murphy. He is preceded in...

Robert Craig Hamilton  D.D.S.

Robert Craig Hamilton D.D.S.

Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Robert Craig Hamilton D.D.S was born in Miles City, Montana on January 3, 1937 and passed away in Prescott, Arizona on January 31, 2019.     The son of Dr. Robert Allen Hamilton and Elinor Moga Hamilton, grew up in Montana and attended Park County High School in Livingston where he was on the boys all state basketball team and was...

Archie Apkarian

Archie Apkarian

Jan 29, 2019

Archie Apkarian died at The Marley House in Prescott, Arizona on January 29th, 2019, of complications related to Parkinson’s disease.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; his daughter from his first marriage, Gayle Apkarian of North Andover, Massachusetts; his stepson Michael Viola of Phoenix, Arizona;  grand children, great grand children and nieces and nephews.  Archie was...

John Peter Dietrich

John Peter Dietrich

Jan 28, 2019

John P. Dietrich passed away on January 27, 2019 in Prescott, AZ at the age of 85.  John was born in Cadolt, Wisconsin and was well known for his adventurous spirit, entrepreneurship, and his many friendships.    He is survived by four daughters, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  A celebration of life will be held on February 23, 2019 between 1-5...

Marion Jean  Brown

Marion Jean Brown

Jan 28, 2019

Marion Jean Brown passed away 3 days after her ½ birthday on Jan. 28, 2019 at 100.5 (think George Carlin’s bit on half years!).   Marion was born in Chicago on July 25, 1918 to Edward and Edith Widstrand. She had a younger sister, Dorothy, who preceded her in death. Marion graduated high school early in Feb. 1936. She received a...

Barbara E.  Olsen

Barbara E. Olsen

Jan 24, 2019

Barbara E. Olsen, age 75, rose into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at her home in Prescott. She was born March 28, 1943, in Mauston, WI to Sam and Irene Eltag who were dairy farmers. Barb spent her childhood years working on the farm, driving tractor, milking cows and...

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