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Betty  J  Barton

Betty J Barton

Aug 25, 2017

Betty J. Barton passed away on August 25, 2017 in Chandler, AZ. She was born on September 20, 1930 in Wewoka, OK to Curtis and Virgie VanZant.  Betty is survived by her children Kathleen (Don) DeCapio of Ft. Worth, TX, Sharon Steigerwald of Chandler, AZ, and Lila Barton of Chandler, AZ, Grandchildren Michael, Sean, Michelle, Laura, and Matt, Great Granchildren...

Janet  M. Weedon

Janet M. Weedon

Aug 24, 2017

Janet Weedon, 82, was born in Unity Township, Ohio on December 14, 1934. She passed away on August 24, 2017 in Prescott, Arizona.   Janet’s parents moved to Arizona after Janet graduated from high school. She married Bob Weedon on October 23, 1954 in Phoenix. Janet is survived by her children, Larry (Andrea), Linda and Kevin, eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren,...

Kenneth W Potter

Kenneth W Potter

Aug 22, 2017

Kenneth W Potter, 87, was born in Oakfield, NY on April 13, 1930. He went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2017 after a brief illness.   Ken was pre-deceased by his parents, William and Irene Potter, and two brothers, Earl and Harold.   He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty (Shamp) Potter, two daughters, Linda...

Francis Joseph Pachel

Francis Joseph Pachel

Aug 8, 2017

Francis “Frank” Pachel was born June 26, 1937 in Two Inlets, Minnesota. He graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1955. He married Mildred Hoffman April 21, 1956 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Two Inlets and they enjoyed the many places stateside and overseas that his Navy career took...

Doris Jane Garant

Doris Jane Garant

Aug 7, 2017

Doris Jane Garant passed away in Prescott on August 7, 2017.

Estell Edward Gushwa

Estell Edward Gushwa

Aug 2, 2017

Estell Edward Gushwa passed peacefully in his sleep the afternoon of August 2, 2017. He was born in East Lansing Michigan on October 4, 1950 to Estell and Dorothy Gushwa. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from October 14, 1968 to June 31, 1994. And after 26 years of service he retired at the rank of...

Norma Chumley Wigal

Norma Chumley Wigal

Jul 29, 2017

Norma was born June 14, 1924, in Steelville, MO, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 29, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was a woman of faith and had unconditional love for her family.  She openly gave of her time to her church and community spanning 52 years in the town of Prescott, AZ, where...

Doris Postle

Doris Postle

Jul 27, 2017

Doris Postle, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Jacobs, her second husband, Emmett Postle, and her only daughter, Linda Dowd. She is survived by her granddaughter, Dawn Klock, her grandson, Jacob Klock, her son-in-law Sid Dowd, her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Postle and Phyllis’s...

Heather  L Rhodes

Heather L Rhodes

Jul 24, 2017

Heather Passed away surrounded by her family in Prescott, AZ on July 24, 2017.  She was born on September 9, 1965 in Sacramento, CA to Janet Woodward and Bill Seals. Heather was a devoted mother of four children and worked in many positions in the V.A. Hospital Kitchen. She was a resident of Prescott, AZ for the last 35 years....

Irene H. Leverton

Irene H. Leverton

Jul 23, 2017

Irene Leverton passed away in Paulden on July 23, 2017.  She was born in Chicago, IL on March 3, 1927 to James Leverton and Frieda Elizabeth Gerhardt. Irene was a very accomplished woman who was extremely excited about being a pilot and flying.  She is survived by a great number of friends who will never forget her and will continue...

William Owen Dodd

William Owen Dodd

Jul 22, 2017

William (Bill) Owen Dodd was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 22, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1933 in Sikeston, MO to Ed and Louise (King) Dodd. He is preceded in death by his brother Charles Edward, sisters Kathryn and Barbara, and daughter Sandra.He is survived by his wife Patricia, brother David (Myrna), daughters...

Robert Emerson  Pond

Robert Emerson Pond

Jul 21, 2017

Bob Pond passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born on July 7, 1919 in Dubuque Iowa to John Emerson and Dorothy Lucia Pond. Bob spent his school years in Dubuque, graduating from Dubuque High School in 1937. After graduation, he moved to Long Beach, California with his family. He attended Long Beach City...

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