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Jess Edward Holland

Jess Edward Holland

Jan 21, 2009

Mr. Jess Edward Holland, 65, died in Prescott Valley, Arizona on January 21, 2009. He was born on May 27, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida to Jesse and Francis Holland. Jess' favorite hobbies included hunting, camping, gambling and being out in nature. He was most proud of his children and his career. Jess is survived by his wife, Patsy of Prescott...

David Lee Wold

David Lee Wold

Jan 20, 2009

David Lee Wold, 75, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2009. He was born on February 7, 1933 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Lloyd and Laura (Eggers) Wold.  David was a veteran and served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955.  After his military service, David attended college and...

Theodore A. Edmundson

Theodore A. Edmundson

Jan 20, 2009

Theodore Alton Edmundson, 86, of Prescott Arizona, died January 20th 2009.   A singer-songwriter, artist, World War Two Veteran, successful business man, antiques collector and community leader, Ted had a rich and fulfilling life, wearing many hats.  But it was donning a cowboy hat in his beloved Prescott that truly made him happy.   Upon meeting Ted you were struck by how...

Sol Nepsky

Sol Nepsky

Jan 17, 2009

Sol Nepsky passed away on January 17, 2009 in his Glendale, Arizona home.  He was born on February 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Nathan and Carrie (Evanson) Nepsky.  Sol was 81.   As a young man, Sol was a talented football player and was drafted by the San Francisco 49?ers in 1947.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Roger J. Galbraith

Roger J. Galbraith

Jan 17, 2009

Roger J. Galbraith died on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on August 10, 1940 in Wauseon, Ohio, he was the son of Guy and Cecelia (Gineman) Galbraith.  He was 68 years old. Roger served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He married Martha Roshley on January 16, 1964.  They were...

Virginia Maxine Whitcanack

Virginia Maxine Whitcanack

Jan 16, 2009

Virginia Maxine Whitcanack passed away on January 16, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. She was born on February 4, 1922 in Fairbank, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Sidney & Mildred (Richards) Bentley. Virginia was 86 years old. Virginia married her sweetheart, Glen, on April 30, 1950, and they shared many happy years together. Before moving to...

Patricia Ruth Norgard

Patricia Ruth Norgard

Jan 14, 2009

Patricia died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at New Horizons in Chino Valley, Arizona. Born on August 15, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby Givens. She was 83 years old. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Gene; children, Toni (Jim) Purtill of Henderson, NV and Lori (Shawn) Sorenson...

James Brodie Burhans

James Brodie Burhans

Jan 9, 2009

James ?Jim? Burhans passed from this life peacefully Friday at Willow Wind Residence in Prescott at the age of 90.  He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in October, 1918, to Leon and Hazel Burhans.  He later moved to Lansing where his father worked as a coach for the athletic department at Michigan State University.  Jim graduated from Lansing High School...

Shirley Jean Bergman

Shirley Jean Bergman

Jan 7, 2009

Shirley Jean Books Bergman died on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in her home in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on September 11, 1930 in Elkader, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Josephine (Greeney) Books.  She was 78 years old. Shirley was a member of the Preceptor Alpha Delta Sorority.  She loved children, sewing, outdoor activities and travel.  She...

Nona Lea Winn

Nona Lea Winn

Jan 5, 2009

Nona Lea Winn died on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Prescott Samaritan Village in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on October 10, 1930 in Wayne, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Hume and Florence (Keeney) White.  She was 78 years old. Nona is survived by her children, Susan Winn, of Washington, David (Betty) Winn, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Monty ...

Waymon Guadelupe Bryan

Waymon Guadelupe Bryan

Jan 5, 2009

Waymon Guadelupe Bryan died on Monday, January 5, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on January 16, 1951 in Los Mochis, Mexico, he was the son of the late Waymon F. Bryan and Isabel Pearson.  He was 57 years old. Waymon enjoyed collecting and researching coins in he free time.  He also had a great love for animals, bringing home many...

Bobbie Jean Harper

Bobbie Jean Harper

Jan 5, 2009

Bobbie Jean Harper died January 5, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, AZ. She was born November 26, 1930 in Waldron, Arkanas, the daughter of O.S. and Dessa A. (Oliver) Thomas. Bobbie was 78 years old.   Bobbie graduated from Ft. Smith College in Arkansas. She  worked as a Clerk Typist II  for the City of Phoenix for 14...

Sylvia Jeanette Carroll

Sylvia Jeanette Carroll

Dec 31, 2008

Sylvia ?Jan? Carroll was a 20 year resident of Prescott. She was born in Hendricks County, Indiana June 5, 1922, the daughter of Orla & Lorena Cline. Sylvia Died December 31, 2008 in Las Fuentes Care Center. She was a graduate of Butler University, following long employment as a secretary. She taught for 11 years in special education. Jan was...

Jack Solomon

Jack Solomon

Dec 28, 2008

Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend, Jack Solomon, born July 4, 1926 in Los Angeles, California , died unexpectedly Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Prescott, Arizona.  He was the last of six siblings.   Jack is survived by his loving wife Natalie Krol Solomon of sixty-one years, son Isaiah Solomon(of Denver, Colorado), son david solomon and wife Alanna (of Prescott),...

Claude Howard Simons

Claude Howard Simons

Dec 28, 2008

Claude Howard Simons died on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Born on November 8, 1928 in Wells, New York, he was the son of the late Floyd and Redia (Knapp) Simons.  He was 80 years old. Claude was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association.  He enjoyed mechanics, music, shooting, leather working, reading and...

Arthur L. Butler

Arthur L. Butler

Dec 23, 2008

Arthur L. Butler joined his parents and beloved son, David Lee in heaven on Decmeber 23, 2008. He was born in Menlo Park, California. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joy Johnson Butler of 56 years and two sons, Robert & Art and grandosn, Austin.

Paul J. Nave

Paul J. Nave

Dec 23, 2008

Paul James Nave died on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona.  He was 74 years old.  Paul was born on September 13, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri, son of the late Paul Armstrong and Violet Ann (James) Nave.  He married his sweetheart, Nina Marie, on September 20, 2005.   Paul was employeed as an avionics technician...

Jesse Doyle Holt

Jesse Doyle Holt

Dec 21, 2008

Jesse Doyle Holt died on December 21, 2008 at the VAMC Hospice in Prescott, Arizona. He was 73 years old. Born September 8, 1935 in Irwin, Tennesse he was the son of Ray E. & Billie (Davis) Douglas. Jesse was retired from the United States Navy  and was a veteran of the Korean War from 1952 - 1955. He lived...

Evelyn Marie Mccollum

Evelyn Marie Mccollum

Dec 21, 2008

Evelyn Marie McCollum died December 21, 2008 at her home in Sedona.  She was born on July 8, 1918 in Watertown, SD the daughter of Jack and Grace (Jayne) Rose.  Evelyn married Thomas McCollum on May 31, 1936.  She was a resident of Arizona for 35 years and of Yavapai County since 2005.  Before retiring, Evelyn worked as an interior...

Thomas K Weaving

Thomas K Weaving

Dec 20, 2008

Thomas K. Weaving died on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in PRescott, Arizona.  Born on  May 6, 1921 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, he was the son of the late John T. and Rosemary (Welser) Weaving.  He was 87 years old. Thomas was an avid reader, and was very proud of his family.  He is survived by...

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