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EADES, Lillian

Lillian Eades, 83, a homemaker, died Sunday in a Valley hospital. Services for Mrs. Eades, an Ahwatukee resident, will be today in Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. She moved to Arizona 13 years ago from Chicago. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star in Chicago and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter, LaVerne Simmons. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D-4

EAMES, Kay Montgomery

Kay Montgomery Eames, 52, a self-employed truck driver, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Humana Hospital Phoenix. Mr. Eames, of 4228 E. Oak, was born in Ogden, Utah, and moved to Phoenix 24 years ago. He was a former member of the 23rd Ward Elder's Quorum Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; daughters, Carol L. Jamieson and Lola J. Huish; sons, Bryon K. and Rodney B.; three brothers; and five grandchildren. Services were Monday at the 23rd Ward, 3920 N. 44th Place. Memory Lawn Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

EATON, Charlie "Sam"

Mesa -- Charlie "Sam" Eaton, 83, a retired electrician and ranchere, died Nov. 26, 1982, in a Mesa hospital. He was a Texas native and moved to Arizona in 1917. He resided in Mesa. Wife, Lillian; daughter, Wanda Mae Conner; son, Allen; two sisters and four brothers; eight grandchildren. Services in Safford Funeral Home. 12/2/1982.

EATON, Joyce E.

Joyce E. Eaton, 75, who had been a saleswoman, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mass for Mrs. Eaton of 14418 Sarabande Way, Sun City, was today. She was born in Manitoba, Canada, and moved to Sun City in 1970 from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, and was active in the church guild. Survivors include two brothers and six sisters. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1982.

EBERHARDT, Eugene Ross

Memorial services for Eugene Ross Eberhardt, 51, who worked for ITT Courier Terminal Systems, Inc., in Tempe for four years, were at Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. Mr. Eberhardt moved here five years ago from Illinois and died Feb. 1, 1982, in Good Samaritan Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; three daughters, Rebecca, Jennifer, and Heidi; a son, Mark, and a sister and a brother and six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

EBERHART, Raymond

19 Feb 1892 - Dec 1982
Raymond George Eberhart, 90, survived by wife, Opal; daughter Lynn Hawke of Rock Springs, Wyoming; grandchildren Thomas Russell Hawke of Dana Pt., CA, and Michael Lynn Hawke of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Services at Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 12/31/1982.

ECKER, Edward H.

Edward H. Ecker, 72, of 712 N. 28th St., who had been a security guard, died Jan. 29, 1982, in Maricopa General Hospital. Mr. Ecker was born in Kansas and came to Arizona 26 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Grace; children, Barbara Custer, Beverly Kirk and Edward; three sisters; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. The AZ Republic Feb. 1, 1982.

EDDY, Ruth Malinda

9 Oct 1909 - Oct 1982
brother, Albert Laird

EDWARDS, David Gerard

Glendale -- David Gerard Edwards, 22, died Dec. 23, 1982, from injuries suffered in an auto accident in Santa Fe, N.M. He was born in New Jersey and was a recent graduate of Colorado State University where he had been a member of the varsity rugby team. He is survived by his father, Clement; stepmother, Charlotte; sisters, Lisa, Tara, and Kelly Edwards, Bonnie Lynch, Cheryl Phillips, Michelle and Mindy Andrew; brothers, Stephen, Darren and Shawn. Botimer Family Mortuary. Published Monday, 12/27/1982.

EDWARDS, Gwen

Gwen Edwards, 54, who lived in Arizona since she was two months old, died Nov. 29, 1982, in her home in northwest Phoenix. She was born in Santa Ana, CA, and attended AZ State University. She was a past president of the Arizona State CHiropractic Women's Auxiliary and a member of Trinity Bible Church. Husband, Dr. Don W. Edwards; daughters, Virginia L. Mattox, Sheri L. Hawette, Kathy L. Gregory and Camille Peters; stepmother, Faye Larson; four brothers; three sisters. Wednesday, 12/1/1982.

EDWARDS, Harold

Prescott -- Harold E. Edwards, 85, who worked in display advertising for The Arizona Republic beginning in 1917, died Dec. 27, 1982, in Yavapai Community Hospital. Mr. Edwards, of Prescott, was born in Moscow, Idaho, and first moved to Arizona in 1917. He resided in Arizona for 31 years and served in the Army during World War I. He had been a registered senior sanitation inspector for the state of Washington for 18 years before retiring in 1963. He was a member of World War I Army Barracks #2362, a life member of the National Association of Sanitarians, and past commodore of the Bremerton Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife, Maude; and two sisters. Services were in Memory Chapel. Prayer services was in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Published in The Arizona Republic December 30, 1982, p. D2.

EGGLETON, Sylvia L.

12 March 1909 - 26 December 1982
Sylvia I. Eggleton, 73, of 3941 S. Roberts Road, Tempe, died Dec. 26, 1982, at her resodence. She was born in Ohio and moved to Arizona from Indiana four years ago. She was a member of the Webster Methodist Church and Webster Homemakers Club. She is survived by husband, William H.; sons Phillip of Tempe, Marlon of Philadelphia, Charles of Orlando, FL; and daughter, Elizabeth Drudge of Mesa; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 12/28/1982.

EHRHARD, Julia Maria

9 Feb 1899 - 17 Oct 1982
Julis Marie Ehrhard, a former Western Union operator, died Sun., Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Paxton, IL, and moved to Phoenix 17 years ago. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sisters and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

ELDRIDGE, Leon W.

16 Jan 1897 - 12 Oct 1982
Leon W. Eldridge, 85, who had been a chauffeur and valet in Maine, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Portland, Maine, and moved to Sun City 10 months ago. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Goodhue; sons, Warren and Norman; a sister; seven grandchildren. Services were in Westbrook, Maine. The Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

ELLARD, Goldie I.

14 Sept 1898 - 18 Oct 1982
Goldie I. Ellard, 83, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982. Mrs. Ellard moved to Arizona 22 years ago from her native Arkansas. Survivors include a daughter, Wade Walls; a sister; two brothers; three grandchildren. Interment Jacksonville, Arkansas. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

ELLENA, Harold R.

22 Jan 1920 - 6 Oct 1982
Harold R. Ellena, 62, who had been a truck driver for more than 20 years for the Prisco Co. in Illinois, died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Mesa five years ago from his native Joliet, IL. Wife, Virginia; two daughters, Christine Huckfeldt and Phyllis McCluskey; stepson, James Gray; three brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

ELLINGHAM, Val Embree

Val Embree Ellingham, 78, moved to Arizona 50 years ago from his native Nebraska. He served in the Navy. Wife, Ester; daughter, Helen CALLAHAN. 10/1/1982.

ELLIS, Donald C.

Donald C. Ellis, 64, who worked for Sears and Roebuck Co. in commercial sales, died Dec. 20, 1982. Mr. Ellis was a native of Wisconsin and moved to Phoenix in 1965 from Washington. He served in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Celia; daughters, Mary Costello, Molly Carlson and Toni Ellis; sons, Michael, Don, Jr., Charles and Allan; two sisters and six grandchildren. Services were at Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

ELLIS, Emma G.

Black Canyon City -- Emma G. Ellis, 81, a retired restaurant owner, died Dec. 28, 1982, in Phoenix. Mrs. Ellis, of Black Canyon City, was born in Solomonville and was a lifelong Arizona resident. She was a member of Black Canyon City Baptist Church, Black Canyon City Baptist Church, Black Canyon Filthy Five Civic Group, American Legion Auxiliary and Black Canyon Community Association. She is survived by her sister, Verna Racine, Prescott; and brother, Frank L. Shahan; 6 nieces and 9 nephews. Graveside memorial services were at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 E. Southern Ave. Friends may call today in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road. Published in The Arizona Republic December 31, 1982, p. C2.

ELLIS, Vivian

Sun City -- Vivian Harold Ellis, 79, a retired salesman with Eddie Price Typographic Service in Chicago, died Dec. 20, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Ellis, of 10636 Tumblewood Drive, was born in Harvey, Illinois, and moved to Arizona from Chicago nine years ago. He was a member of Sun City Shriners and American Association of Retired Persons. He was a World War II veteran and a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia. Services will be Thursday at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

ELLSWORTH, Eugene

Chandler -- Services for Eugene Ellsworth, 60, a former Chandler city councilman and vice mayor, were at the Chandler Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Ellsworth, 598 Toledo St., died Feb. 1, 1982, in the Phoenix Veterans hospital. He was born in Mesa and moved to Chandler in 1937. He owned Ellsworth Agencies, handling insurance and real estate and was a former director of the state board of Independent Insurance Agents. He helped organize the Chandler, Mesa and Tempe Insurance Agents Association and was its first president. Mr. Ellsworth was born in Mesa and attended Chandler High School. He attended Arizona State University. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served on the Chandler City Council and founded the Chandler Club of Toastmasters International. He also was a member of the Chandler Rotary and Lions Clubs and was active in the Boys Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Cleora; children, Gina Knowles, Marc, Craig, Chris, Gary and Eric; a brother and eight grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

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ENAS, Emmett

Services for Emmett Enas, 40, a gardener for a landscaping service, were in the Salt River Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale. Enas, 815 W. Adams, died Thursday in a Valley hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Carol; his mother, Mattie Enas; four brothers; and two sisters. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, October 15, 1982.

ENGEL, Virginia

26 December 1911 - 29 December 1982
Virginia M. Engel, 71, a retired manager of a day care center, died Dec. 29, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Engel was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and moved to Arizona this year. She is survived by her husband, Delbert; sons, Richard and Donald; mother, Marie Aschenbrenner; two sisters; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel arranged private services. 12/31/1982.

ENGELMAN, Fauvitta

Fauvitta Engelman, 62, a tape librarian for Civil Service in both Phoenix and California before retiring in 1965, died Nov. 17, 1982, in San Diego. Mrs. Engelman was born in Texas and moved to Phoenix in 1950. She moved to California in 1965 and resided in San Diego. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Arnold, and two grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary arranged private family services. 11/25/1982.

ENGLE, Earle E.

Earle E. Engle, 85, who had worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Chile for more than 55 years, died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, and moved to Mesa 10 years ago from LaSerena, Chile. He served in the Navy during World War I. Wife, Ruby; daughter, Anita Sturrock; sons, Harold and Kenneth; a sister; 13 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

EPSTEIN, Alyn

23 Feb 1931 - 12 Oct 1982
Alyn Epstein, 51, owner of Trading Post Sales in Phoenix, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Iowa who moved to Phoenix 29 years ago. He served in the Navy in the Korean War and was a member of Temple Beth Israel. Wife, Paulette; daughters, Arlyn, Shayna, Michelle; and a son. 10/14/1982.

ERBE, Alice R.

9 March 1906 - 18 December 1982
Services for Alice R. Erbe, 76, who died Dec. 18, 1982 at her Phoenix residence were at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Chapel of the Chimes made arrangements. Mrs. Erbe was born in Sandusky, Michigan, and moved to Arizona from Michigan 11 years ago. She is survived by her son, Gale; two sisters; and a brother. 12/21/1982.

ERICKSON, Barbara L.

ESCAJUDA, Ramona R.

Ramona R. Escajuda, 67, a homemaker, was born in Texas and moved to Arizona in 1943. Husband Jose, Sr., daughter, Lupe FEDERICE; son, Jose, Jr.; two brothers; a sister and four grandchildren. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

ESPINOZA, Francisco

Francisco Espinoza, 14, a student at Bethune School, died Dec. 20, 1982. Francisco was brought to Arizona a year ago from his native Mexico. He had been selected as outstanding student at Lowell School in Phoenix last year and was sent to Disneyland. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Espinoza; grandfather, Miguel Espinoza; three sisters and five brothers. Mass was in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

ESSARY, family: Gary, 36; Sharen, 34; Gina Laree, 9; Misty Autumn, 7.

The Essary family were found dead Monday, Oct. 11, 1982, in Lake Meade. Essary, a nativve of Phoenix, was a forman for Cyprus Bagdad Copper Co. He was a graduate of Cortez High School and had attended Phoenix College. Survivors include his parents, Bill and Rowena Essary of New River, and three sisters, Barbara Rolston of Coulterville, CA, Pauline McMains of New River, and Lois Jacka of Phx.
Mrs. Essary, a native of Phoenix, was a graduate of Mayer High School. Survivors include her mother, Doris Avis of Black Canyon City; and two sisters, Nila Avis of Clyde, TX, and Thelma Lann of Globe.
Gina Laree and Misty Autumn were born in Bagdad and attended Bagdad Elementary School. The family belonged to Hillside Community Church in Hillside. Interment Resthaven. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, October 15, 1982.

ESTRIL, Martin T.

Martin T. Estril, 77, of 1841 E. Hildage, a retired chef, died Feb. 2, 1982, in Phoenix General Hospital. He was born in the Philippines and came to Phoenix 50 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Oralia, children, Dolores Moreno, Irene Flores, Dora Contrerras and Anna Cunrren; a brother and two sisters; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mortensen Kings Mortuary. Mass at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Feb. 6, 1982.

EUBANKS, Lois

Graveside services for Lois Eubanks, 57, who came here in 1962 from Idaho and died Jan. 30, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital, were in Twin Buttes Cemetery, 2000 S. Priest, Tempe. Mrs. Eubanks, of Phoenix, is survived by her husband, John; children, Rebecca, Alice, and Eddie; a grandchild; five sisters and three brothers. Sunnyside Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

EVANS, Anthony W.

Anthony W. Evans, 17, a Tempe High School student, died Tues., Oct. 19, 1982. He was a member of Future Farmers of America. Parents, Roger and Nellie Evans; his grandparents; and a great-grandmother survive. Services were in the First Southern Baptist Church, 1300 S. Mill Ave. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

EVANS, Bronson

14 Jul 1919 - Dec 1, 1982
Peoria -- Bronson A. Evans, 72, an accountant for Calhoun Brothers Cattle Co. died Dec. 1, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. Mr. Evans was born in Perryville, MD, and moved to Arizona 35 years ago. He was a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Hyla McClain; a brother, Emerson Evans; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services were at East Resthaven Park. 12/2/1982.

EVANS, Dorothy Mae

Wikieup -- Dorothy Mae Evans, 78, former Phoenix resident for 66 years, died Nov. 24, 1982, in Mohave General Hospital in Kingman. Mrs. Evans was born in Minnesota and moved from Phoenix to Wikieup seven years ago. She is survived by her husband, Todd; son, Walter McConnell; and three brothers. Graveside services were at Resthaven Cemetery in Glendale. Tucker Funeral Home in Kingman made arrangements. 11/25/1982.

EVANS, Meshack

19 Nov 1931 - 1 Oct 1982
Meshack Evans, 50, who served in the Air Force as a jet aircraft mechanic for 22 years, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1982. Mr. Evans was born in Riesel, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 12 years ago. He retired from the service in 1973 while stationed atLuke Air Force Base. Survivors include his wife, Precious; six brothers; and four sisters. Services were private. 10/6/1982.

EVANS, William Christopher

Sun City -- William Christopher Evans, 72, a purchasing agent for Amrican Airlines for 26 years before retiring in 1973, died Nov. 30, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Evans was a native of Newport, R.I., and moved to Sun City in 1973 from Island Park, N.Y. He served in the Army during World War II. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence and was a life member of the American Legion. He was a member of the New England Club and the Bell Art Club. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Laura Evans and Joan Casalia; a brother; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church. 12/2/1982.

EVENSON, Gertrude Lillian

Gertrude Lillian Evenson, 63, had been a hostess at the Dearborn Country Club in Dearborn, Mich., for 19 years. She moved to Sun City in 1975 from her native Michigan. Son, Fred; four sisters; four grandchildren. Services will be in Dearborn. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

EVERSON, Nick Dan

Coolidge -- Nick Dan Everson, 50, was born in Coolidge and died Nov. 29, 1982, at Pinal General Hospital in Florence. He retired as a sergeant from the Air Force and was employed as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; son, Christopher; two sisters; a brother; and two grandchildren. Thursday, 12/2/1982.

EWALT, William "Tom"

William "Tom" Ewalt, 21, father, Charles Ewalt; mother, Sarah Estes. 10/4-5/1982.

EWERT, Lee Benjamin

13 Apr 1917 - 23 Oct 1982
Lee Benjamin Ewert, 65, who had been a carpenter and a licensed construction contractor, died Sat., Oct. 23, 1982, at his residence. He was born in Round Lake, N.D., and moved to the Valley in 1959 from Albany, Oregon. Wife, Joyce; sons, Tracy and Timothy; two brothers; and six sisters. Mass was said in SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

EWING, Clyde Robert

Clyde Robert Ewing, 79, a longtime winter visitor to Phoenix died Dec. 26, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Ewing was born in Victor, Kansas, and resided in Springfield, Oregon. He was a former furnace man for a lumber company in Oregon and an Army veteran. He is survived by his sister, Mina Holstein, stepdaughter, Vernice Coleman; stepsons, Robert and C... Hileman; 27 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be in Springfield, Oregon. Mercer Mortuary made local arrangements. The Arizona Republic 12/30/1982, p. D2.

EWING, Kristopher N.

Kristopher N. Ewing, 1-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ewing of Glendale, died Tuesday in a Valley hospital. Mass for Kristopher, who was born in Phoenix, was said today. Other survivors include a brother, grandparents; and great-grandmothers. The Phoenix Gazette Thurs, Oct. 14, 1982, p. C-2.

EWING, Ross H.

Duncan -- Services for Ross H. Ewing, 80, a farmer and service station operator who died Jan. 4, 1982, at Mount Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were in the Duncan Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Ewing, an Oklahoma native, was a farmer in this area after moving to Arizona in 1928. Survivors include his wife, Clessa; two daughters, Effie LEHNER and Martha NORTHFIELD; two sons, Leonard and Levi; six stepdaughters, Mae MILLS, Billie DAVIDSON, Clessa LUNT, Ida BIRCHER, Lariene TREAT and Velma STEWART; and one stepson, Loren MOFFETT; four sisters and one brother; 38 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Caldwell Funeral Home in Safford made arrangements. 6-Jan-1982