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Donna Gail Koivu

Donna Gail Koivu

Dec 28, 2010

Donna Gail Koivu died December 28, 2010 at her residence in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was 74 years old. Donna is survived by her son Randall and his wife Laura; Daughter Gail and husband James; brother Rev. Anthony May of San Diego and sister Suzy Axt of Arcadia, CA. Survivors also include grandchildren; April, Tony, Wesley, Aaron, Amber, and Andrew,...

Leslie Jay Ford

Leslie Jay Ford

Dec 28, 2010

Leslie aged 91 passed away December 28, 2010. He was born February 3, 1919 in Muskegon, Michigan to Jay Ford and Mary Griffin Ford. Leslie was raised in Harrison, Michigan where he met and married Virginia Ladd his childhood sweetheart. He served his country proudly as a Quartermaster in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He later served 30 years...

Gayle Hebb

Gayle Hebb

Dec 25, 2010

Gayle Hebb left this earth peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2010 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center East. Gayle was born on Feb. 27, 1923 in Prescott, Ariz., the daughter of Rochester Gwin Hebb and Jean Crume Hebb.Gayle and her parents left Prescott and moved to California in 1945 to work in the Defense Industry in support of the war...

Kathryn Kate Rinzler

Kathryn Kate Rinzler

Dec 25, 2010

Kate died peacefully on Christmas Day at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Ariz. She was born March 17, 1937, in London, England, the daughter of Walter and Paula Hughes. Kate was 73 years old.Kate was an artist and for those interested in knowing Kate and seeing some of her work, please visit her website at www.katerinzler.com. She is survived...

Larry William Price

Larry William Price

Dec 24, 2010

Cemetery: Private inurnment Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, AZ

George J Kilby

George J Kilby

Dec 24, 2010

George J. Kilby, 87, of Chino Valley, Ariz., born July 6, 1923, in Newport Center, Vt., passed away Dec. 24, 2010, at the Northern Arizona VA Hospital in Prescott, Ariz.A Celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the First Baptist Church, 1524 N. Highway 89, Chino Valley, Ariz. A private cremation will be at Bradshaw...

Jacqueline Jackie H Kline

Jacqueline Jackie H Kline

Dec 22, 2010

Jackie died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Granite Gate Senior Living Center in Prescott, Ariz. She was born April 23, 1925, in Hesston, Pa., the daughter of John and Tidy Stegner. Jackie was 85 years old. Jackie is survived by her loving and caring husband of 37 years, Stephen Kline; son Dennis (Lynn) Hill of Quakertown, Pa.; daughter Beverly Hill...

Olive Boyle

Olive Boyle

Dec 22, 2010

Olive Boyle, died December 22, 2010 at her home in Prescott, AZ . She was born November 7, 1917 in Manhattan, Kansas; the daughter of Ollie and Lucy (Lee) Reed. Olive was 93 years old. Olive graduated in 1939 from the University of Michigan with a degree in English, in preparation of becoming a teacher. Olive and Edward moved to...

Bryce William Adams

Bryce William Adams

Dec 16, 2010

Cemetery: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Arizona Pioneer's Home Cemetery, Prescott Service: 11 am, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7885 East Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ

Bertha 'Bea' Dolores Reese

Bertha 'Bea' Dolores Reese

Dec 16, 2010

Bertha Bea Dolores Reese died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Good Samaritan Society-Prescott Village, Marley House hospice unit, in Prescott. She was born May 12, 1920 in Loleta, Calif.; the daughter of Albert and Amelia Toroni. Bea was 90 years old. Bea moved to Prescott with her husband, Thomas, from Richmond, Virginia, October, 1984. She was a graduate of Pacific...

Richard Frank Cummins

Richard Frank Cummins

Dec 13, 2010

Richard Frank Cummins was born in Jackson Michigan on April 11, 1929. His soul was released back to God on December 13, 2010. He was able to be at home until his last breath, cared for by his loving wife of 60 years and his daughters, Dana and Frankie, with the support and assistance of Rosemary, Carol, and a wonderful...

Lois M Safro

Lois M Safro

Dec 11, 2010

Lois M Safro was born November 5, 1926 in Baron, Wisconsin to Frank and Hilda (Ormson) Dibble. She died December 11,2010 at home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Joe Allen Park

Joe Allen Park

Dec 9, 2010

Joe Allen Park, 78 died December 9, 2010 at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, AZ. Joe was born July 10, 1932 in Pulaski, TN son of Claude and Hazel Park. Joe was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, High Grove Volunteer Fire Department, volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veterans, and was also a member...

Wayne Joseph Orchard

Wayne Joseph Orchard

Dec 9, 2010

Wayne died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Crossings, Hospice Family Care Center in Prescott. He was born December 23, 1924 in Burley, Idaho; the son of Earl and Iris (Peck) OrchardWayne, a native of southern Idaho, enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and became one of the youngest Naval Aviators in World War II. He flew...

John Malcolm Harrell Sr.

John Malcolm Harrell Sr.

Dec 9, 2010

John Malcolm Harrell Sr, 68, died December 9, 2010 in Prescott, AZ. He was born December 27, 1941 in Glendale, CA the son of Malcolm and Grace Harrell. John was a member of Westside Christian Church, and retired as a Circulation Director. John is survived by his wife of 48 years Naomi, son; John (Katy) Harrell Jr. of Prescott, daughters;...

Doris M Ternosky

Doris M Ternosky

Dec 9, 2010

Doris M Ternosky was born January 22, 1922 in Gaylord, Minnesota. She died Decmber 9, 2010 at Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Bob Stump VA Chapel, Prescott, Arizona with Rev. Jerry Caffrey, C.M.F., presiding. Burial with full Military Honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 13,...

Constance Sue Reed 'Conni' Ghan

Constance Sue Reed 'Conni' Ghan

Dec 8, 2010

Constance Sue Reed Ghan passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, December 8, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a battle with cancer with faith, humor, and dignity. Connis life was defined by her devotion to her family. She lived her life in the moment and was famous for her amazing creative parties. Her joy, mischievousness, and sense of humor...

Dorothy P. Murray

Dorothy P. Murray

Dec 8, 2010

Dorothy P. Murray was born on November 8, 1922 in Madisonville, TX. She went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2010, in Prescott, AZ; with her adoring husband of 64 years, Bill, and her devoted daughter & son-in-law, Kathy and Ronnie, by her side. She is also survived by son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Sandra, of CO, daughter-in-law,...

Robert 'Bob' Mcreynolds

Robert 'Bob' Mcreynolds

Dec 7, 2010

Robert (Bob) McReynolds, 69 of Paulden, AZ died Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Bob was born on July 14, 1941. Bob grew up in Stickney Illinois and attended Morton West High School. He was employed at Amphenol as a Manufacturing Engineer. Bob moved to California in 1989 and was employed at ITT and Calsonic. He retired in 2005 and moved to...

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