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ABBOTT, Silas E.

22 Dec 1923 - 25 Oct 1979
Silas E. Abbott, 55, who came to the Valley 41 years ago, died Oct. 25, 1979, of a heart attack at the South Phoenix Ambulatory and Emergency Center. He was pastor of Abiding Word Church in South Phoenix. Mr. Abbott attended Glendale High School and was a carpenter 19 years with the J.A. Wood Co. until retiring two years ago. Survivors include his wife, Notra B.; children, Judy Davis, Richard Lee and Terry Lynn; mother, Annie Abbott; five grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. 28 Oct 1979

ADAIR, Dallas T.

21 Nov 1910 - 27 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Dallas T. Adair, 68, who worked in the preventive maintenance department at Williams Air Force Base until he retired, died Oct. 27, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Adair lived in the Mesa (line cut off) ... in Arizona most of his life. He served with the Sea Bees construction batallion in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Laura; children, Daline Maddern, LuAnne Brummond, Donna Prosser, Wana Stevens, Owen and Michael; and two brothers, Thomas and Charles. Services were at Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, 52 N. MacDonald St. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, October 29, 1979.

ADAMS, Herbert J.

Sun City -- Rosary for Herbert J. Adams, 71, was at Menke Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. Mr. Adams, a former logger in Stephenson, Michigan, came here in 1975 from Penbine, Wisconsin. He was a member of Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; daughters, Carol J. Rice and Gwendolyn; a sister; three brothers and a grandson. The AZ Republic 22 Oct 1979, p. C4.

ADAMS, Ernestine M.

Services for Ernestine M. Adams, 71, of 4648 E. Hubbell, who died Oct. 5, 1979, in Hillhaven Nursing Home, will be 1 p.m. Monday in Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. She came to Arizona 22 years ago from Olem, N. Y., and is survived by her husband, Frank; children, Mazie Ley (?), Thomas and Edd; eight grandchildren and seven great-granchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

AKER, Terry L. T.

3 July 1955 - 2 Nov. 1979
Terry Lee T. Aker, 24, who lived in Phoenix until she moved to Kaufman, Texas, three months ago, died Nov. 2, 1979, in Kaufman. She was killed in an accident at an acoustic ceiling manufacturing company where she worked. Her father, Jesse Traughber, lives on West Buist Ave. Other survivors include her daughter, Tillie Jo; mother, Mrs. Reesie Monroe; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reece Grimes and Mr. and Mrs. Delman Cook; two sisters and a brother Services will be in Kaufman. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

ALBINS, Ted

Services for Ted Albins, 52, who died Oct. 27, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, were at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mr. Algins was a general manager of Hurricane Car Washes and a member of the 29th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a Korean War veteran and moved to Arizona 50 years ago from his native Texas. Surviving are his children, Alysia, Tammy, Douglas and Gregory; a brother, Phil; and three grandchildren. Interment Albins Cemetery. The AZ Republic Oct. 29, 1979.

ALLEN, Lyle R.

2 August 1912 - 30 Sept 1979
Mesa -- Lyle R. Allen, 67, a World War II veteran who was owner-operator of a television shop in Mesa 16 years and was a member of American Legion Post 26, died Sept. 30, 1979, in Tucson Veterans Hospital. Mr. Allen lived in Arizona since 1961 and is survived by a sister and two brothers. Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. Services were in Illinois. 2 Oct 1979

ALLEN, Saul S.

Peoria -- Saul S. Allen, 69, who came to Arizona in 1929 and owned United TV & Appliances of Phoenix until retiring in 1971, died Oct. 14, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Judith Ann Burley and William; a brother; and three grandchildren. Services in Lundberg Chapel. The AZ Republic 17 Oct 1979.

ALLWINE, Pearl

Pearl Allwine, 85, of 2328 E. Beverly Lane, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Renton, Washington. She moved to Phoenix in 1924 and had worked as a sales clerk and beautician. Survivors include her children, Mary F. Lippert, Josephine Tice, Robert and Hobert; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be 9 a.m. Monday in Chapel of the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

(possibly her daughter) Tice, Josephine Alberta
Josephine A. Tice, 75, Peoria, Arizona, passed away June 30, 2003. No services locally. Best Funeral Services. Published in the Arizona Republic on 7/2/2003.

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ANDERSON , Helen A.

Helen A. Anderson, 88, who moved to Arizona in 1967 from California, died Oct. 6, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her two sons, James and Ralph Burton; three grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Oct. 10, 1979.

ANDERSON, John Ludwig

Sun City -- John Ludwig Anderson, 90, who came here in 1961 from Chicago where he had been an attorney, died Oct. 12, 1979, in Luke Air Force Base Hospital. Mr. Anderson was an Army veteran of World War II and the Mexican Border Wars. He was a member of Retired Officers Assn of Michigan and Illinois Bar Assn. Survivors include his wife, Viarda; daughter, Georgia E. Gelabert; four sisters and a brother. Services were in the United Church of Sun City. The AZ Republic 10/14/1979.

ANDERSON, Nadine Thayer

Nadine Thayer Anderson, 91, who came to Phoenix in 1943 and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Goodwill Industries Auxiliary, Phoenix Symphony Guild and Phoenix Musicians Club, died Oct. 13, 1979, in Anaheim, California. Mrs. Anderson had lived in California in recent years and is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Anderson; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were in Sandusky, Ohio. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

ANDREWS, R.L.

16 Sep 1912 - 27 Oct 1979
R. L. Andrews, 65, who had been an expeditor for Reynolds Metal Co. in Phoenix, died Oct. 27, 1979. He was a native of Arkansas and moved to Arizona in 1949. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, Ethyl; daughter, Rebecca Swaithes; two sisters, Zelma Kelly and Zola Hughes, both of Kansas; a brother, Burt Andrews of Arkansas; and two grandchildren. Lundberg's White Rose Chapel. Interment Resthaven Park. Oct. 30, 1979.

ANTHONY, Cherrie Ruth

Services for Cherrie Ruth Anthony, 95, who moved to Phoenix in 1965 from Massachusetts where she retired as a teacher from the Everett School System were in First Congregational Church, 1407 N. 2nd St. Miss Anthony died Oct. 14, 1979, in Beatitudes Care Center. She was a direct descendant of suffragette Susan B. Anthony. Arrangements made at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

ANZALONE, Joseph F.

14 March 1889 - 2 Oct 1979
Joseph F. Anzalone, 90, died Oct. 2, 1979. Services were in Chicago. Mr. Azalone had retired as a self-employed painting contractor after 50 years and moved here in 1972. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Italian-American Club and Painters Local 275. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; children, Sara Cardella, Frank and Jerome; a sister; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. 4 Oct 1979

ARMELI , Michael

Services for Michael Armeli, 43, who had been a warehouseman for the A.B. Dick Co. three years, were in Menke Funeral Home. Mr. Armeli moved to Arizona in 1949 from Toledo, Ohio, and died Oct. 14, 1979, in his home. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict, was secretary-treasurer of Encanto Mens Club, coached Little League Baseball in Isaac School District and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Janet; children, Dawn Jennifer; Michael R., Joseph, Donald and James; a brother and four sisters. 16 Oct 1979. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona,

ARMSTRONG, Edward James

Edward James Armstrong, 63, died Oct. 11, 1979. from California. Survivors include Linda J. CONNOLLY, Angela ARMSTRONG, Michael DRAKE. Published Oct 13, 1979.

ARTHUR, O. R. "Jack"

O. R. "Jack" Arthur, 59, a World War II Marine Corps veteran who moved to Phoenix in 1954 from Wisconsin and was a realtor with Tom Fannin & Associates, died Oct. 23, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Arthur, 5454 E. Vernon, is survived by his wife, Irene M., and three sisters. Services were in Patoka, Illinois, Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel announced. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, October 26, 1979, p. C11.

ASHLEY, Mary Louise

15 Oct 1916 - 24 Oct 1979
Glendale -- Mary Louise Ashley, 63, who moved here four years ago from Massena, N. Y., died Oct. 24, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Ashley is survived by her son, Lyle; and a sister. Private cremation was arranged at Chapel of the Chimes. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

AVERY, Edward L.

14 April 1919 - 2 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Edward L. Avery, 60, died Oct. 2, 1979. He was a farmer before moving here in 1968 from Parshall, N.D. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church and Elks Lodge 1781. He is survived by his wife, Adeline; children, George and Jeffery; four grandchildren and two sisters and two brothers. 5 Oct 1979 Mt. View Cemetery