1978 Arizona Obituaries

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WALLING, Charles M.

Lt. Col. Charles M. Walling, 39, was missing in action since 1966 and was declared killed in action March 17, 1978. He was the pilot of an F-4 Fighter plane that was downed in Vietnam Aug. 8, 1966. Born in Phoenix, he graduated from Camelback High School and Arizona State University in 1961. He completed his pilots training at Williams Air Force Base in 1962. Wife, Julie; sons, Michael and Jeffrey; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton F. Walling; three sisters, a brother; and a grandmother. First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central. Paradise Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic April, 1978

WALQUIST, Harold C.

Harold C. Walquist, 64, a retired maintenance man for Maricopa County, died Tuesday, April 25, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. Services in Ironwood, Michigan, with arrangements by Cannon Funeral Home. Walquist, 749 S. Fourth St., Avondale, moved to Arizona from Michigan 17 years ago. Survivors include two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WALTER, Anna K.

Anna K. Walter, 72, a registered nurse 30 years, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977. She held a degree to teach from Emery University in Atlanta and was a member of the Toby House Guild and Triangles in Phoenix. Children, Joanne Laurie and John E., Jr.; a sister; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

WALTERS, Lillian I.

Services for Lillian I. Walters, 66, who died June 23, 1978, at Phoenix General Hospital, will be at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mrs. Walters, 4020 W. Tuckey Lane, was born in Ovala, Texas, and came to Phoenix 30 years ago from Oregon. Survivors include her husband, Roedal; children, Marlin Taylor, Billie Sorensen, and Bettie Williamson; two brothers, 12 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. 6/25/1978.

WARREN, Harry

Mesa -- Funeral services for Harry Warren, 93, of 960 E. University Drive, will be at the Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. Mr. Warren died June 24, 1978, at his home. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1781 of Mesa for 72 years. Survivors include sons Hilliard and Harold; three sisters and one brother. Interment Mesa Cemetery. Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

WATSON, Sina

Sina Watson, 84, of 1320 E. Bowker, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mrs. Watson, a resident of Arizona since 1952, is survived by her children, Idell Jones, Bessie L. Cook, Vera Mask, Erma Davis, Katherine Robinson, R. E., Clarence and Hayden; 4 sisters, 27 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren. Services in Church of God in Christ Congregational Church, Phoenix. 4/3/1977.

WEBB, Ora R.

26 Aug 1886 - June 1978
Ora R. Webb, 92, came to Phoenix in 1906 from New Mexico, died June 27, 1978, in the Eastern Star Home. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 5 and First Presbyterian Church. Children, Roberta Chipman, Wayne and Russel; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

WEDGWORTH, Herman

Herman Wedgworth, 90, of Tempe, died April 17, 1978. He was a native of Phoenix and served in World War I. He had been a bee keeper in Arizona communities. Wife, Edith A.; daughter, Fern Wedgworth; a sister and a brother. Double Butte Cemetery. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

WEINTRAUB, Erving A.

Erving A. Weintraub, 74, a real estate broker who had operated offices in Canada, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Phoenix, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977, in Phoenix General Hospital He began his career with the U.S. Immigration Service after attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and took disability retirement in 1947 from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Wife, Betty; children, Sue Greene and David; five grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

WELLY, Gorgon Anthony

Gorgon Anthony Welly, 64, of Phoenix, died June 24, 1978, in his home. He retired after 24 years in the Air Force and worked 11 years with the US Postal Service after moving here in 1964. He was a third degree Knight of Columbus, a member of American Legion Post I and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. Wife, Erna; daughter, Lorrie Phillips; two grandchildren and two sisters. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

WELSH, Ann M.

Ann M. Welsh, 75, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Welsh came to Arizona 56 years ago from Maysville, Kentucky, and was active in Valley charitable organizations and was a member of the Arizona Country Club. Her husband is owner of J. H. Welsh & Son Contracting O. Husband, John H.; daughter, Mrs. Don Hoffman; a sister; and two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WHITE, Hazel Phyllis

Hazel Phyllis White, 80, of Phoenix, died June 25, 1978. She moved here in 1941 from Pennsylvania and was a member of American Legion Post I Auxiliary. Husband, Carl J.; son, Gordon Shuman; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

WHITE, Omar T.

Omar T. White, 63, died April 16, 1978. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

WHITE, Ruth N., 65

24 May 1912 - 17 April 1978
Ruth N. White, 65, of Sun City, died April 17, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. Mrs. White graduated from Philadelphia College of The Bible and was a member of Christian Womens Club here. Husband, William B.; children, Phyllis Hunger, William, III, and Garry H.; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

WHITTINGTON, Grace N.

Grace N. Whittington, 80, died Thurs., March 31, 1977. She was a member of Skyline Baptist Church in Litchfiled Park; survived by children, Bettie Jo Turner, Bonnie Jean Murdock, Wilson A. Dakan and A. C. Whittington, Jr. Services in Denver. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WHORTON, Cleo

Cleo Whorton, 85, a retired sawmill owner, died June 21, 1978. He was a former school board president in Sageville, Iowa and an overseas Army veteran of World War I. He moved here in 1972 from Colorado. Wife, Laura; children, Vivian Spielman, Virginia Schrock, Nettie Jarvis, Cleo, Jr., and Donald; stepchildren, Nancy Wallace and David Brind; a brother; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services in Dubuque, Iowa. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

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WIEDOFF, Lois

Services for Lois Wiedoff, 81, who died June 23, 1978, at Good Samaritan Hospital, will be at Grimshaw Brazill-Whitney Chapel. Mrs. Wiedoff, 22416 N. 27th Ave., was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, and came to Arizona 17 years ago from Milwaukee. Survivors include her husband, Arthur C. P.; sons, Richard A., Russel A., Steven H., Arthur C. P. III, Mark H. and Daniel R.; and 18 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

WILEY, Charles G.

Services for Charles G. Wiley, 84, a former carpet manufacturer and carpet layer who died June 28, 1978, in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be Saturday in Mercer Mortuary. Mr. Wiley, 3325 E. Sheridan, served with the Army in France in World War I. He moved here from Chicago in 1961. Wife, Lucile; daughter, Maxine Jones; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

WILLIAMS, Benjamin Carter, Jr.

Benjamin Carter Williams, Jr., 65, died April 19, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He came to Arizona from Texas in 1919 and was office manager for Rainbow Baking Co. Wife, Edna; daughter, Claudia Nold; two sons, Harry L., and Merdith; stepdaughter, Jo Ann Fretz; two stepsons, Jerry an dLarry Bentley; three sisters and four brothers. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Graveside services in Greenwood Memorial Park. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WILLIAMS, Herman P.

12 Feb 1929 - 27 June 1978
A wake for Herman P. Williams, 49, was in the Casa Blanca Veterans Center. Mass will be Saturday in the Church of St. Peters at Bapchule. Mr. Williams, of Bapchule, died June 27, 1978,in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. He was born at Santa Cruz and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Grace B.; children, Hermalene Moore, Gloria, Karen, Tina, Gabriel and Francis; three sisters and 10 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Thursday, 6/29/1978.

WILLIAMS, Laura Isabelle

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Services at First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. Sunday, April 16, 1978.

WILSON, Gary Neil

Services for Gary Neil Wilson, 17, a graduate of Cortez High School and a cement laborer, were in Memory Chapel, A. L. Moore and Sons. Wilson, 2501 W. Elm, died Friday, April 28, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He is survived by his father, U. E. Wilson; mother, Sue C. Wilson; three sisters, Judith Lawrence and Jacque Wilson, Phoenix, and Janet Knodel of Salem, Oregon; and four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wilson, Phoenix and Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Coley, Scottsdale. Interment Memory Lawn. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WILSON, Grace

, 78, a 48-year resident of Arizona, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Mrs. Wilson, 3425 W. Altadena, is survived by her children, Audine Sirrine, Letha Evans, Patsy Dube, Arlene Booth, Ann Dahnke and Leo Davis; a brother; a sister; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

WILSON, LeRoy Cecil

Sun City -- LeRoy Cecil Wilson, 69, died Thursday, March 31, 1977. He moved here in 1960 from Gardiner, Montana, where he operated a motel. Member of the Methodist Church, Shrine, Eagles and Elks. Wife, Agnes; children, Ann Lennon, Delbert; six grandchildren; a brother and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WILSON, Marjorie B.

Marjorie B. Wilson, 75, of Mesa, died Thursday, March 31, 1977. She was honored in February for her 16 years as a volunteer for the Foundation for Blind Children and the Resource Teachers of Scottsdale. Moved here in 1960 from Denver and was associated with Unitarian Universalist Church of Phoenix. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WININGER, Bobbie Don

Services for Bobbie Don Wininger, 46, a truck driver and member of Teamsters Local 104, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mr. Wininger, 5301 W. Roanoke, who served in the Coast Guard during the Korean conflict, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital of a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Beva; daughters, Mary Lee, Barbara Jean, Cathy Ann and Lori Gaye; mother, Mary Wininger; and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

WINTER, Glendon T.

Services for Glendon T. Winter, 62, a farmer who moved to Arizona in 1956 from Minnesota, were in Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Winter, 2726 W. Colter, died Thursday, April 27, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lu Rene; two daughters, Marilyn Hill, California, and Betty Lou Poorman, Phoenix; a son, Robert A., Texas; a sister, Ruth Barron, Arizona City; and 12 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WITHERS, Adell

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Private services were arranged by Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway at Cave Creek Road. Sunday, April 16, 1978.

WOLLF, Louise A.

Services for Louise A. Wolff, 89, were in Peru, Illinois. Mrs. Wolff, 6801 E. Monterey Way, Scottsdale, died Friday, Apr. 28, 1978, in a Valley rest home. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Beirwirth; a son, Andrew; and three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WOODIEL, Mae M.

Mae M. Woodiel, 54, died April 20, 1978, en route to a hospital. She moved to Chandler in 1972 from Goshen, Indiana, and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Husband, William; son, Tom, and three brothers. Bueler Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WOODROME, Linville Lee

Linville Lee Woodrome, 91, of Cave Creek, died Wednesday, March 30, 1977, in Waitwell Nursing Home. He was a retired baker. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Cleal Milby, Mrs. Marvel Warrick and Arvella Robertson; two grandchildren; and a sister. Graveside services Phoenix Memorial Park. Hansen Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C5.

WORBS, Carl L.

Carl L. Worbs, 88, a retired lumber company yard man, died Tuesday, April 18, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Arizona from Minnesota six years ago and resided in Tempe. Wife, Gladys; two sons, Donald and Lloyd; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Green Acres Scottsdale Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette April 25, 1978

WORSHAM, Marie E.

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Marie E. Worsham, Long Beach, Calif., grandmother of John Lewis, Phoenix, passed away April 9, 1978, in Long Beach. Three brothers, one sister also survive. Graveside services conducted by Rev. Jack Branon in Greenwood, A. L. Moore & Sons. Mortuary. Sunday, April 16, 1978.