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TANG, Jungwan

14 Aug 1908 - Mar 1980
(announcement only)
Services conducted by Rev. Simon Tsoi & Ray G. Lawrence Stanley in First Chinese Baptist Church, 122 E. Culver St. Interment Greenwood. 3/25/1980.

TANK, Arthur R.

18 Dec 1903 - 27 Jan 1980
Peoria -- Arthur R. Tank, 75, who retired after 26 years with Old Toledo Scales Co. and came to Phoenix in 1965, died Jan. 27, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. Wife, Eloise; children, Delores Yager and William; two brothers; five grandchildren. Published 1/29-30/1980.

TAPIA, Francisco B.

Guadalupe -- Francisco B. Tapia, 86, who retired after 42 years with Southern Pacific Railroad, died Oct. 2, 1980, in Chandler Community Hospital. Mr. Tapia was born in Mexico and lived most of the time in Tucson, coming to Arizona 80 years ago. Children, Esther Martinez, Frances Mendoza, Robert, Manny and Hector; 11 grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Graveside rites were in Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson. 10/3/1980.

TAYLOR, Frances B.

Apache Junction -- Frances B. Taylor, 69, who retired as the public librarian in Mountain View, Wyoming, died March 12, 1980. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Nordberg, Carolyn Nelson and Suzanne Johnson; seven grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Memorial services were in John Calvin Presbyterian Church. 3/14/1980.

TELLEZ, Eulalila

Eulalila Romero Tellez, 74, a former restaurant owner, including the Southern Buffet, died Oct. 5, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Tellez, 6052 S. 20th St., was born in Morenci and was brought to the Valley as a child. She is survived by children, Frances Vasquez, Larry, Roman, Ben and Larry; four sisters; three brothers; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be today in Mortensen Kings Funeral Center, 1020 W. Washington. Mass will be Friday in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

TERRY, Lynn

29 May 1890 - 1 Oct 1980
Graveside services for Lynn Terry, 90, who died Oct. 1, 1980, in Phoenix Nursing & Convalescent Center, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mrs. Terry came to Phoenix from Missouri 30 years ago. She was a business executive for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority from 1933 to 1956 and founding president of Nu Phi Mu. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Stuart Kay and two grandchildren. 4 Oct. 1980.

THOENY, Dr. Oscar Walter

23 Dec 1902 - 9 Oct 1980
Dr. Oscar W. Thoeny, 77, formerly chief of staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, died Oct. 9, 1980, in his home. Dr. Thoeny, an opthalmologist, earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He was born in Alma, WI. He did his residency at the Naval Hospital, San DIego, and in 1942 served as an Army doctor with the rank of colonel at William Beaumon General Hospital, El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son, Bruce; a sister and five grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

THOMAS, Emery B.

29 Apr 1941 - 4 Oct 1980
Dilkon -- Emery B. Thomas, 39, was killed Oct. 4, 1980, in a train accident in Holbrook. Mr. Thomas was a log cutter. He was born in Ganado and was a member of the Native American Church on the Navajo Indian Reservation. He is survived by his mother, Rachael Thomas, father, Earl Johnson; four sisters and two brothers. Services were at the Joseph City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

THOMAS, Esther Louise

Esther Louise Thomas, 60, who had been a secretary 16 years for the Phoenix Union High School District, died Oct. 1, 1980, in her home. A native of Pomona, CA, she came to Phoenix in 1941. Surviving are children, Dona McMahan, Jean Rupe and William D.; six grandchildrne and two sisters. Oct. 3, 1980.

THOMAS, Olive McMillen

20 Apr 1898 - 6 Oct 1980
Scottsdale -- Olive McMillen Thomas, 82, a retired beautician, died Oct. 6, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists. She moved to Arizona 28 years ago from Akron, Ohio. Surviving are her daughter, Esther Lam, and four grandchildren. Oct 8, 1980.

THOMPSON, Daniel F.

11 June 1920 - 26 Mar 1980
Daniel F. Thompson, 59, a World War II veteran, died March 26, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital's emergency room. He moved to Phoenix in 1959 from Rhode Island and had been a custodian for an electrical equipment company. Wife, Virginia; children, Rita S., Beatrice L., and Mark J.; a siter and two grandchildren. 3/29/1980.

THOMPSON, Mamie

Services for Mamie Thompson, 90, a native of Scotland who came to Arizona in 1950 from Illinois, will be today in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mrs. Thompson lived in Valley nursing homes in recent years and died Oct. 5, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. Survivors include children, Isabelle Hribar and Violet Doskeil, both of Phoenix, Gloria Seigel, Glendale, Rita Scherer, Dewey, Elsie Pocica, Florida, Helen Budnick and Pearl Holle, both of Illinois; sons, Jim, Bud, Al and Herbert of Illinois; 37 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wed., Oct 8, 1980.

THOMPSON, Melissa

Melissa Thompson, 19, a graduate of Moon Valley High School where she was an honor student and active in musical programs, died of an illness Jan. 22, 1980, in her home. Miss Thompson, 1632 W. Waltann, was president of the School Orchestra, a member of the Symphonic Band and Marching Band which went to Philadelphia during the Bicentennial, the Jazz Ensemble and performed at musicals in other schools. She came to Phoenix in 1969 from New York and is survived by her mother, Marie Thompson; a sister and two brothers. Services were in Trinity Lutheran Church, 9424 N. Seventh Ave. Glendale Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. the Arizona Republic Thursday, 24 January 1980.

THORNHILL, Kevin Chad Hixson

(announcement only)
Survived by mother, Willie Marie Hixson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hixson, Jr., Mesa. 3/26/1980.

TINGLER, Gertrude E.

10 Sep 1913 - 28 Jan 1980
Glendale -- Gertrude E. Tingler, 66, who moved here three years ago from Michigan, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Clarence; daughters, Janice Kenney and Diana Vaught; a grandson; two sisters and a brother. Published 1/30/1980.

TIPTON, Emmett R.

Peoria -- Services for Emmett R. Tipton, 78, a retired shoe factory foreman who died Oct. 8, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be Friday in Lundberg Mortuary Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mr. Tipton, 10701 N. 99th Ave., came here in 1968 from his native Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Leona; children, Norma Taylor; Shirley Bandy and Betty Ahrens; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

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TISDALE, Zellah O.

Zellah Tisdale, 80, of 1919 E. Colter, who retired in 1970 after 26 years in sales for Childs World, died Oct. 2, 1980, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Services were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Tisdale came here in 1942. She had been a member of the Eastside Nazarene Church here and the Eastern Star in Iowa. Surviving are a daughter, Margot Smith, Clinton, New Jersey; three gandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Sherry McCaniles, San Bernardino, CA; and a brother, Jeff McCaniles, Bethany Oklahoma; Services conducted by Rev. Clyde A. Rhone in Chapel of Memories, A.L. Moore & Sons. Interment Greenwood. The Arizona Republic Saturday, October 4, 1980.

TOBLER, Charles J.

25 Dec 1919 - 9 Oct 1980
Charles J. Tobler, 60, died Oct. 9, 1980, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Tobler was a welder 25 years for Reynolds Metal and was a member of Steelworkers Union Local 3937. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and came to Arizona in 1945 from Kansas. Wife, Mary; children, Terri Fisher, Patricia, Robyn and Edward; and two brothers. Mass was at St. Agnes Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

TODOROFF, Karl

born Bulgaria, Europe. Services in Omaha, Nebraska.

TOMPERS, Kathryn Isabelle

13 Apr 1891 - 28 Jan 1980
Kathryn Isabelle Tompers, 88, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center. Mrs. Tompers moved here seven years ago from California and is survived by her sons, Daniel J. and Kay C.; four grandchildren. Services were in Susanville, CA. Published 1/31/1980.

TOPONCE, Rufus Cullen

Mesa -- Services for Rufus Cullen Toponce, 79, who had been a partner in a trucking company from 1931 to 1946 before moving here in 1972 from Ogden, Utah, were in Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. Mr. Toponce, 701 S. Dobson, died Jan. 21, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Surivvors include his wife, Zella; children, Faye Wise, Keith, Ralph and Dennis; three sisters; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, January 24, 1980.

TOWNSEND, Huldah "Nordie"

2 Oct 1895 - 28 Jan 1980
Sun City -- Huldah "Nordie" Townsend, 83, a retired registered nurse, died Jan. 28, 1980. She moved here in 1960 from Livingston, Montana. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. William F. Harwood; a sister; two grandchildren. Services were in St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 103rd & Peoria. Published 1/31/1980.

TRASK, Roberta R.

28 Sep 1939 - 26 Sep 1980
Roberta R. Trask, 40, died Sept. 26, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Trask came here from Colorado two years ago. She was graduated from Southwest University, San Marcos, TX. Survivors include her husband, Farrell, Jr.; daughter, Tara; parents, Mr./Mrs. R. C. Robertson; a sister and a brother. Services were in Del Rio, Texas. 10/5/1980.

TRIPODI, Mildred

4 May 1907 - 28 Jan 1980
Glendale -- Mildred M. Tripodi, 72, died Jan. 28, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Tripodi came here 12 years ago from New Jersey and was a member of Christ United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her children, Phyllis MacTough and Paul Tripodi; six grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers. Interment Resthaven Park. Published 1/31/1980.

TROESTER, Gerald

Services for Gerald F. Troester, 48, who had sold advertising for the Glendale News and was in sales two years for a dental laboratory, were in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mr. Troester, 29 E. Euclid, died Oct. 9, 1980, in South Phoenix Emergency Clinic. He came here from his native Sidney, Ohio, in 1960 and was a member of the Moose. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and daughter, Judy. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

TROUSDALE, Mildred A.

27 Jul 1884 - 10 Oct 1980
Mildred A. Trousdale, 96, died Oct. 10, 1980, in a local hospital. Mrs. Trousdale was a native of Chicago and came here 16 years ago from Bilstein, MO. She was a member of the Ladies Alter Society. Surviving are children, Genevieve Ozment, Clara Cummins, Mary Stroud and James; 12 grandchildren. Mass was at St/ Gregory's Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Interment Holy Cross. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

TROUT, Mary

Arrangements pending. 8 Oct 1980.

TROYER, Elsie B.

28 March 1930 - 26 March 1980
Elsie B. Troyer, 49, moved to Arizona 21 years ago from Nebraska and died March 26, 1980. Survivors include her husband, Joseph B.; children, Mary Oldenburg, Jayne Davidson, Joseph, Jr.; three grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Mass was in Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Melcer Chapel of the Roses, Mesa. 3/28/1980.

TRYON, Robert E. "Bob"

Robert E. "Bob" Tryon, 65, vice president of Turf Paradise and well-known Valley sports publicist, died March 13, 1980, in Las Vegas while on a business trip. Mr. Tryon was director of public relations for Turf Paradise for more than 26 years. He came to Phoenix 33 years ago from his native Cleveland and was general manager of the Pueblo, CO, greyhound track during the summer months. Survivors include his wife, Lois Tryon; daughter, Marjorie Ann Tryon; father, Robert Tryon, Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Setzer and Mrs. Joseph Mooney, both of Cincinnati; and a brother, Jerald, Cleveland. Mass was at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central. 3/16/1980.

TURLEY, Ernest J. "Jim"

17 May 1941 - 10 Oct 1980
Mesa -- Ernest J. "Jim" Turley, 39, who was owner of E.J. Turley Builders, died Oct. 10, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Turley was a construction engineer. He was born in Tucson and graduated from Arizona State University where he was a member of the Sun Devils Club. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; children, Connie Ann, Denise, Shauna, Cary Kenneth, Jay, Michael, Brandon and Craig; mother, Mary Turley, and four sisters. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

TWOHEY, Thomas P.

14 Mar 1909 - 1 Oct 1980
Sun City -- Thomas P. Twohey, 71, who had been a comptroller 26years with the Army Corps of Engineers, died Oct. 1,1980. He came here in 1969. He had also worked for the Atomic Energy Commission at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and was a member of the Elks and Sun City Country Club. He was born in New York City. Surviving are his wife, Florence; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1980.

TYLER, Leslie A.

Mesa -- Leslie A. Tyler, 71, who had been bishop of the Pine Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1968 to 1973, died Oct. 8, 1980, during a trip to Show Low. Mr. Tyler, 2253 N. Recker, came to Arizona 33 years ago from California. He was a sales representative 30 (obituary is cut off here) Interment Mesa City Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

TYSON, Lawrence

Tempe -- Lawrence Tyson, 20, a meat cutter for Stone and Randall Meat Co., died Jan. 25, 1980, in his home. He is survived by his parents, James and Eleanor Wood; a sister; three brothers and three grandparents. Published 1/30/1980.