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Kathleen Jackson

Kathleen Jackson

Jan 26, 2008

Kathleen Jackson ?An Irish Rose?died January 26 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born Chicago, Illinois, October 11, 1925; the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Albrecht) McCaffrey.   Kathleen was raised in Prescott, where she graduated from St. Joseph?s Academy She attended Mount Saint Mary College in LA and graduated as a cadet Nurse from Mercy College, San Diego, where...

Donald Eugene Ikerd

Donald Eugene Ikerd

Jan 25, 2008

Dear Reverend Donald E. Ikerd:    There will never be another man like you.  You are one of a kind.  You will be missed beyond your deepest imagination because you gave your life to many. You loved the ones around you so much and still had enough love to go around for anyone who needed it.  You always said that a...

Chris William Hunt

Chris William Hunt

Jan 23, 2008

Chris William Hunt ("Grumps" ) died on January 23rd 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Campus in Prescott Valley, Arizona at 11:16 am, he was 52 years old. Chris was born September 10, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan to William Gerald and Madonna Jean (Mason) Hunt.  Chris is survived by his wife and soul-mate, Lynda; his sister Elaine (Hunt) Downey;...

Irene Mary Mcguire

Irene Mary Mcguire

Jan 22, 2008

Irene Mary McGuire, died January 22, 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was born May 16, 1928 at her grandmother?s home in City Terrace, California   Irene had a great love for her family, there was nothing she wouldn?t do for any of them. She very much enjoyed spending her days reading books, doing crossword puzzles, QVC,...

Kenneth L. Cotts

Kenneth L. Cotts

Jan 21, 2008

Dr. Kenneth L. Cotts, 100, longtime Glendale and Prescott resident, died January 21. Dr. Cotts, Doc to his friends, came to Arizona in 1928 from his birthplace, Madison, Kansas, two days before his 21st birthday. He married Sally E. Gunn on June 14, 1930 at the Phoenix Christian Church. They were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary the next week...

Mildred Missouri Jones

Mildred Missouri Jones

Jan 20, 2008

Mildred Missouri Jones died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Hospice Family Care Crossings in Prescott, Arizona. She was born May 20 , 1921 in Dumfries, VA; the daughter of Elden and Ida Roles. Mildred was 86 years old. She enjoyed the great outdoors going camping or dropping her line in a favorite fishing hole. She was  an accomplished crocheter and...

Francis Duane Pepka

Francis Duane Pepka

Jan 18, 2008

Francis Duane Pepka joined his wife Barbara in death on January 18th 2008. Frank was born in Milbank South Dakota then later moved to Wisconsin. Frank and Barbara arrived in Yavapai County in 1996 where they lived the rest of there days together doing what they enjoyed. Frank was retired from the United States Navy and worked as a janitor...

Caroline Ann Byrdson

Caroline Ann Byrdson

Jan 17, 2008

Caroline Ann Brydson was born and raised in San Francisco, California.  She was a cherised wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband Frank (Bob) Brydson, her son, Ron Driggers, her daughter, Chris Stines, her grandson Matthew (Buddy) Stines, her grandaughter, Sara Stines and her step-children, Gorgine Lee and Frank Brydson Jr. Caroline moved to Arizona in 1988. ...

Vernon Leroy Williams

Vernon Leroy Williams

Jan 17, 2008

Vernon Leroy Williams Died on January 17th 2008 at his home in Prescott Arizona. Vernon was born to Glynn and Anna May Williams October 25th 1935 in Huntington Park California. He married his soul mate Dorothy Mclean on June 22nd 1963. Together they had two beautiful daughters Erinn and Heather. Vernon was a founding member of Mountain Top Street Rodders...

Gene Richard Little

Gene Richard Little

Jan 15, 2008

Eugene Richard Little, died Tuesday, January, 15, 2008 at home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born March 17, 1932 in Swank, Oklahoma; the son of Franklin A. and Lucille G. (Davis) Little. Gene was 75 years old.   Gene served in the United States Marine Corp rising to the rank of Sergeant; during the Korean Conflict. Gene graduated from Pepperdine University...

Dennis James Dove

Dennis James Dove

Jan 14, 2008

Dennis James Dove died on January 14, 2008 at his home in Mayer. He was survived by his wife Margie Dove , his parents Donald and Doris Dove and his brothers Daniel , Donald , and David Dove.. He loved to play golf and spend time with his family.

Richard M. Pearl

Richard M. Pearl

Jan 13, 2008

Richard M. Pearl died January 13, 2008 at his residence in Prescott, Arizona. He was born November 10, 1926 in Grass Valley, California; the son of George L. and Jacquelyn (Walker) Pearl. Richard was 81 years old. Richard was a member of the Moles, a fraternal civil engineer order. He loved to golf, enjoyed traveling and wood working especially wood...

Alpheus Lambert Favour

Alpheus Lambert Favour

Jan 12, 2008

A chapter of Prescott?s history came to a close with the death of Alpheus Lambert Favour (A.L. Favour) on January 12, 2008 in Prescott.  Born November 6, 1914 in Kenton, Ohio.  Al lived his entire life in Prescott from infancy to his death 93 years later.   He had many fond childhood memories of growing up in Prescott: the family home...

Harold Duane Lee

Harold Duane Lee

Jan 11, 2008

Harold ?Duane? Lee died January 11, 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born February 5, 1926 in Drummond, Oklahoma. Duane was the son of W. Leonard. and Irene F. (Maddox) Lee. Duane had worked in aero-space and missile defense for our nation. His career and his love of travel had taken him and Grace all...

Gary Edward Peck

Gary Edward Peck

Jan 11, 2008

Gary Edward Peck died Friday, January 11, 2008 at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was born December 29, 1934 in Padicah, Kentucky; the son of Randell and Margaret (Springer) Peck.  Gary was 73 years old. Gary enjoyed boating, fishing, music and witnessing his faith.  He was a member of Pathway Baptist Church in Calvert City, KY and was...

Aloha M. Wyckoff

Aloha M. Wyckoff

Jan 9, 2008

Aloha died on January 9, 2008. She was born in Wilder, Idaho on January 22, 1926. Her parents were Harian and Marie Maw. She is survived by her husband, Burl, two daughters, Chistine Cordes (John Adams) and Cynthia J. Wyckoff (Paul Meisenheimer), a grandson, Wyle Cordes, a step- grandson, Gregory Adams, two sisters, Idalee and Judith and three brothers, Vernon,...

James Edgar Morgan

James Edgar Morgan

Jan 9, 2008

James Edgar Morgan died Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born February 8, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana. He enjoyed playing cards and just being around people.  Jim was outgoing and a very happy person.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by his granddaughter, Robyn (Hector) Sanchez...

Rita Ann Skoglund

Rita Ann Skoglund

Jan 8, 2008

Rita Ann Skoglund died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born January 25, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of James and Kathleen (Carroll) Cosgrove.  Rita was 90 years old.   Rita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth & Mayor Jack Wilson; son and his wife, James & Sharon Skoglund; grandchildren ...

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