WADE, Pauline
Services for Pauline Wade, a homemaker, were in Heritage Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Wade died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Vardaman, Mississippi, and moved to Arizona from Washington. She moved to Youngtown after living in Arizona five years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sun City. Survivors include her husband, Len; two sons, James and Robert; two daughters, Shirley Parker and Mary Maxey; a brother; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. 10/28/1982.WAGNER, Hortense G.
Mesa -- Hortense G. Wagner, 84, an Arizona resident eight years, died Dec. 8, 1982. She was born in Springfield, IL, and moved to Arizona from Nebraska. Survived by daughters, June Koerner, Alma Smith, Sara Kight, Doris Burnette, Ila Schuerman, Nancy Bergquist and Dixie Percy; sons, Harold, William and Gene; 43 grandchildren. Gravesides services were at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 12/10/1982.WAGONER, Donald F.
10 Feb 1923 - 20 Dec 1982Donald F. Wagoner, 59, who served in the Marines during World War II, died Dec. 20, 1982, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Wagoner, 3724 W. Mercer Lane, was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago from Ohio. He had been a salesman in the janitorial supply business and was a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Ingrid; daughters, Kim Wagoner, Phoenix, Jane Dieter, Waterville, Ohio, and Suzanne Adkins, Bowling Green, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Services at Resthaven Mausoleum, 6290 W. Northern, Glendale. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel made arrangements. 12/22/1982.
WAITE, Joy William
St. Johns -- Joy William Waite, 70, who was branch president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here, died Nov. 25, 1982, at his home. Mr. Waite was a lifelong Arizona resident and retired from the Arizona Highway Department. He was past president of the St. Johns Rotary, the St. Johns Irrigation Commission and the Apache County Museum. Services were at the St. Johns Stake Center. Arrangements were made by Jeweks Mortuary of Springerville. 11/27/1982.WAITE, Ward M.
Sun City -- Services for Ward McDermand Waite, 67, of 12226 Pebble Beach Drive, a five-year resident here, will be at St. Christopher Episcopal Church. Mr. Waite, who died Dec. 4, 1982, at his home, was an engineer for Kaiser Engineers for 31 years and worked in that capacity in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. He was born in Flint, Michigan, and moved to Sun City from Glendora, California. Mr. Waite was a Mason, an Elk and a member of the Sun Sky Kiwanis Club and Oakmont Men's Club here. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Constance; son, Ward, Jr.; daughter, Lynn; one sister and five grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic December 9, 1982.WAKEFIELD, Clarence N.
Mesa -- Clarence N. Wakefield, 89, a World War I veteran, died Dec. 3, 1982, at a Valley hospital. Mr. Wakefield, of 51 S. 48th St., was born in Studley, Kansas, and moved to Arizona from Wichita, Kansas, 25 years ago. He is survived by his niece, Vella M. Miller, and nephew, C. M. Allen. Graveside services were at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Published in The Arizona Republic December 5, 1989.WALBURN, Jason
Jason Walburn, 2, son of William and Sheryl Brown, died Nov. 30, 1982, in his home. He was born in Bluffton, Indiana. 12/2/1982.WALBYE, Selma C.
10 Jul 1894 - Oct 1982, 88, b. Sweden.
WALDRUP, Jodie
Glendale -- Jodie Waldrup. 61, who retired two years ago as a printer for Gulf Oil Co., died Jan. 29, 1982, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. He moved to Arizona 30 years ago from his native Oklahoma. He was a member of the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Lois; mother, Claudie Waldrup; two sisters and two brothers. Services in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Feb. 2, 1982.WALKER, Bill
Scottsdale -- Wake for Bill Walker, 60, who died Dec. 15, 1982, was at Botimer Family Mortuary. Memorial services were at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Fort McDowell Reservation. Mr. Walker, an Arizona native, lived in Scottsdale and was employed as a cowboy. 12/18/1982.WALKER, Catherine P.
Sun City -- Services for Catherine P. Walker, 85, a former radio actress in New York City, were in Menke Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker, 10530 Tropicana Circle, came here in 1973 from New Hampshire and died Feb. 1, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Belleville, Kansas, and was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Sun City. She is survived by daughters, Sue S. Hubbard of Florida and Betsy S. Mercer of Sun City; a brother, George Pierce of Massachusetts; and seven grandchildren. Contributions may be sent to Belleville Cultural Center, Belleville, Kansas. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.WALKER, John
Survived by wife, Irene, of Mesa; daughter, Sally Dilger of Chicago; two brothers and 3 sisters out of state; three grandchildren. Services and interment in Chicago, IL. Arrangements by Gibbons Bunker Garden Chapel. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.WALKER, Thelma Moore
Thelma Walker, 78, of 7742 N. 12th St., retired educator for the State Board of Cosmetology and co-founder of the Arizona Barber College, died Feb. 3, 1982, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Walker was born in Marshall, Texas, and came to Arizona in 1943. She was a member of the Tanner African Methodist Episcopal Church. She is survived by her stepchildren, Bob Walker and Patricia Walker. Memorial services were at Webber & Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. The AZ Republic Feb 8, 1982.WALKER, Woodrow Wilson
13 Feb 1919 - 27 Nov 1982Woodrow Wilson Walker, 63, died Nov. 27, 1982, in Westland, Michigan. He was born in Alabama and owned a jewelry manufacturing business in Providence, R. I. Survivors include a sister, Aloha Nelson. 12/1/1982.
WALL, Michael Lee
Michael Lee Wall, 32, a warehouseman with Valley Distributing, died Dec. 22, 1982, at his home at 2022 E. McDowell. Mr. Wall was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and moved to Arizona from Iowa nine years ago. He is survived by his mother, Irene, and stepsister, Janice. Private services arranged by Mercer Mortuary. 12/28/1982.WALLACE, Marie
Mesa -- Marie Wallace, 73, who came here in 1973 from Wichita, Kansas, where she had been office manager for a pipe company, died Dec. 30, 1981, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Wallace, 233 N. Val Vista, was a member of Baseline Baptist Church and Professional Business Women's Club. She is survived by sons, George, Col. Kenneth and Lawrence; six grandchildren; a brother and five sisters. Services will be Saturday in Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St. Interment in Wichita, Kansas. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.WALSH, Samuel
Samuel Walsh, 65, 12/7/1982.WALTERS, Sylvia
Sylvia Walters, 73, 2939 E. Broadway, a retired nurse, died Dec. 17, 1982, at her residence. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and moved to Arizona from Missouri 32 years ago. Husband, Reuben; son, James, and two grandchildren. Services at Church of Christ, 43 W. Broadway. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 12/21/1982.WALTHER, Myrtle M.
3 Mar 1905 - 30 Nov 1982Myrtle M. Walther, 77, a homemaker, was born in New Albany, Indiana, and died Nov. 30, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. She moved to Arizona 20 years ago from Denver. She was a member of the Sun City West Baptist Chapel. Husband, Winfield; son, Wayne; a sister. 12/2/1982.
WALTMAN, Eva D.
Eva D. Waltman, 74, Prescott, husband, Frank; sons, Stanley, Tom and Charles. 12/7/1982.
WAMPLER, John S.
Graveside services were held Wednesday for John S. Wampler, 84, a self-employed gardener who died Tuesday, Oct. 19,1982, in Phoenix. Wampler, 1110 N. 12th St., moved to Phoenix 50 years ago from his native Virginia. Survivors include his two stepsons, David McCarthy and Morgan Hale; a stepdaughter, Sue Laine; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Published in The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, October 23, 1982WARD, John Steven
Chandler -- John Steven Ward, 29, a former district sales adviser for The Arizona Republic, died Dec. 14, 1982, in his home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Arizona nine years ago from New York. Survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Samantha; sons, Brian and Anthony; mother, Theresa Kearney; two sisters and seven brothers. Mass was at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 12/17/1982.
WARFIELD, Barney
23 Oct 1903 - 20 Dec 1982Mesa -- Barney Warfield, 79, a self-employed optician, died Dec. 20, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was born in England and moved to Mesa nine years ago from Canada. He was a member of the British Columbia Memorial Society. He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Ted; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Universal Memorial Center arranged private family services. 12/23/1982.
WARREN, Marion Ruth
Marion Ruth Warren, 73, a nurse since 1949, died Nov. 22, 1982, at Maricopa Medical Center. Mrs. Warren was born in Detroit and moved to Phoenix 18 years ago. She is survived by her daughter, Cora Lee Warren; three sisters and two brothers; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services were at Mesa City Cemetery. Gibbons Bunker Garden Chapel made arrangements. 11/25/1982.WASHBURN, Anna V.
Services for Anna Washburn, 90, of Phoenix, who died Feb. 3, 1982, were at Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Washburn was born in Homer, Indiana, and came to Arizona in 1940. She was a member of the Homer Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Aleen Scott, Alice Crabb, Virginia Ewers; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services Greenwood Mausoleum. The AZ Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 1982.WASHINGTON, Lanier
Avondale -- Lanier Washington, 58, a heavy equipment operator who moved to Arizona 32 years ago from New Mexico, died Nov. 28, 1982, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix. He was born in Crockett, Texas. Wife, Rebecca; sons, Curtis, Emmett, Donald and Douglas; daughters, Ethel Watkins, Charlene Jackson, Mary Washington and Julie Pless; one brother; and 21 grandchildren. 12/2/1982.WASHINGTON, Viola F.
20 Nov 1901 - Oct 1982Viola F. Washington, 80, husband, William; daughters, Marion Washington and Mildred Williams; sons, William, Jr., and Andrew.
WASSON, Mary
Mass for Mary Wasson, a 60-year resident of Phoenix who was born in New York, were Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in Sacred Heart Home Chapel, 1110 N. 16th St. Mrs. Wasson was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Third Order of St. Francis and had been instrumental in building the Shrine of St. Joseph at Yarnell. She died Thursday, October 21, 1982, in Phoenix. Survivors include her two sons, Fr. William Wasson of Mexico and Barney Hugh Wasson; three grandchildren. Interment in Shrine of St. Joseph in Yarnell, AZ. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Published in The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, October 23, 1982.
WATCHMAN, Louise
Louise Watchman, 85, died Dec. 18, 1982, at her Phoenix residence. She was born in Collinsville, Illinois, and moved to Arizona 24 years ago. Daughter, Elizabeth Castelli. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Services were in Hillsboro, Illinois. 12/21/1982.
WATERS, Dorothy L.
Services for Dorothy L. Waters, 62, were in Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr. Mrs. Waters died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, and moved to Arizona in 1955 from Columbia, California. Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Eddie and David; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Burial Mesa Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4WATKINS, Reta G.
30 Jul 1908 - 13 Oct 1982Reta G. Watkins, 72, who lived in Phoenix 40 years, died Wed., Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley medical center. Survivors include her husband, Warren; daughter, Carla Sanford; and two sisters. The Phoenix Gazette 10/16/1982.
WATTS, Ruth L.
Ruth L. Watts, 70, a Mitchell, Indiana native, moved to Phoenix 26 years ago from Missouri and died Nov. 27, 1982, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Survived by husband, Earl; daughter, Marie Yacovelli; a sister; a brother; grandchildren. Services at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4901 W Indian School Rd. Maryvale Chapel & Mortuary. Monday 11/29/1982.WAYANT, Irene
Avondale -- Services for Irene Wayant, 54, were at Truth Tabernacle Church. Mrs. Wayant moved to Arizona 33 years ago from Arkansas and died Nov. 13, 1982, in Humana Hospital. She was a housewife. Husband, Harman; mother, Rosie Goedwin; sons, Frank, Terry, Bill and Donnie; daughters, Mary Shehart, Patricia Stoltz, Wanda Reynolds and Betty and Diana Wayant; seven brothers, two sisters and 13 grandchildren. Cannon Funeral Home. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.WEBB, Loran Reed
Loran Reed Webb, 81, a one-time road construction superintendent for the U.S. Indian Service, died Nov. 26, 1982, in Mesa. He was also a former carpentr and apartment owner, owned and operated the Daze Transfer and Storage Co. At age 72 he received his real estate license. He lived in Arizona all his life. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by daughters, Elaine Brooks, Florine Webb, Marie Lewis, Betty Faye Bostic; sons, Reece, E. Russell and Lyle; two sisters and two brothers. 11/29/1982.WEBB, Rockwell
Prescott -- Rockwell I. Webb, 77, a Prescott businessman and civic leader for more than 50 years, died Nov. 17, 1982, at Yavapai COmmunity Hospital. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Prescott in 1929 when he became a salesman and district manager for Goodyear Rubber & Tire Co. He later operated the Webb Motor Co., a Ford dealership, for 25 years. In 1967 he founded the Roxie Webb Inc. and for 12 years sold stocks through the Midwest Stock Exchange. Mr. Webb was a member of the Prescott School Board for 11 years and an organizer of the Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Smokie People and a director of Bagdad Copper Co. He also was a board member and president of the Salvation Army anad the American Cancer Society. Mr. Webb was an Elk state president in 1939 of the Arizona Automobile Association, member of the YMCA, president and organizer of the Prescott Gun Club and a sustaining member of the Prescott Jaycees. He was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Grand Canyon Council of Boy Scouts. He is survived by his wife, Harriette; daughter, Nancy Webb Ruskin; son, Rockwell; a sister and four grandchildren. Hampton Funeral Home. 11/23/1982.WEBB, Roy E.
7 Aug 1921 - 14 Oct 1982Roy E. Webb, 61, who had been a truck driver for Swift Transport Co., of Phoenix, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in Flagstaff. Mr. Webb was born in Cairo, IL, and moved to Arizona from Texas in 1946. He served with the Texas National Guard 36th Division during World War II. He is survived by his sister, Kay Orrison. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, p. D-4.
WEBER, Gertrude
Gertrude Weber, 84, a resident of Orangewood Retirement Community, died Nov. 15, 1982. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, and moved to Arizona nine months ago from North Carolina. She had been a secretary for Carolina Coach Co. Survivors include her sisters, Alice Ewers and Clare Cavanaugh. Rosary was at Mercer Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial was at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. 11/17/1982.WEBER, William P.
17 Jun 1904 - 14 Oct 1982William P. Weber, 78, who was associated with the Salt River Power and Air Research, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982. He was born in Germany and came to Phoenix in 1947. He was an electrician and a charter member of Suhuarto Lodge, F and AM and a lifetime Elk of Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Thelma. 10/16/1982.
WEBSTER, Joplin E.
Mesa -- Joplin E. Webster, 62, of 143 E. Seventh Drive, a salesman for Big Two Oldsmobile in Mesa and Jack Ross Lincoln Mercury in Scottsdale, died December 29, 1981, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Webster was born in Jackson, Missouri, and came to Arizona 25 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Frances; children, Ann, Charles and William; a brother and two grandchildren. Services were at Melcher's Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley Drive. Burial with full military honors Mesa Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.
WEDNIG, Willow
Glendale -- Willow Wednig, 64, moved to Arizona 6 1/2 years ago from Michigan, died Nov. 26, 1982. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in her native Detroit. Husband, Richard; sons, Jon and Joel; two sisters; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 11/29/1982.WEEDEN, Walter W.
Glendale -- Walter W. Weeden, 40, a distributor for Crystal Bottled Water, died Dec. 2, 1982, at Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Weeden was born in Wagner, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona 38 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters, Angie, Shelly, Christine and Tracy; father, Otto Sr.; a sister and brother; and two grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes arranged private services. Published Saturday, December 4, 1982, in The Arizona Republic.
WEEDMAN, Cyrill C.
Surprise -- Cyrill C. Weedman, 76, of Surprise, who had been a farmer, died December 30, 1981, in his home. Mr. Weedman was born in Essex, Missouri, and came to Arizona 35 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Surprise; children, Betty Niblett of Tolleson, Shirley Jones of Phoenix, Robert, James and Carliss of Peoria; a brother and a sister; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were at Chapel of Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.
WEEKS, John "Jack"
Camp Verde -- John 'Jack' W. Weeks, 82, retired master machinist with American Pipe and Construction Co. in California, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Hambrick Nursing Home in Cottonwood. Mr. Weeks was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and moved to Camp Verde 18 years ago from California. He was a master mason and member of the Camp Verde Senior Citizens Club, the Trowel Club and Operating Engineers Union in California. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; three sisters and a brother. Services will be today at United Methodist Church of Camp Verde. Camp Verde Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.
WEESEN, Mary S. GOODMAN
Mesa -- Services for Mary S. Goodman Weesen, 85, who was born at Eden in Graham County, will be today in the Mesa Ward Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 316 S. Lesueur. Mrs. Weesen had been a member of the 11th Ward for 21 years and was active in church auxiliaries. She died January 5, 1982, in Mes Lutheran Hospital. Survivors include her children, Phyllis Fuller, Mary Barber, Douglas and Carl Goodman; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a sister and three brothers. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.
WEINGARTNER, Gary D.
Prescott -- Gary D. Weingartner, 43, a music teacher at Yavapai Community College and owner of Prescott Musicstall, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Yavapai Community Hospital. Mr. Weingartner was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, moved to Scottsdale in 1953 and to Prescott in 1975. He was a graduate of Scottsdale High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from Arizona State University. He taught music in high schools in Payson, Patagonia, Bisbee, Prescott and Chino Valley. He was also an organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane; daughter, Carol; sons, William and David; parents, John and Evelyn; two sisters and a brother and a grandmother. Services were at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue and Copper Basic Road. Memory Chapel Mortuary. 12/28/1982.WEINSCHENK, Raymond N.
Raymond N. Weinschenk, 59, a repairman for the Phoenix Water Department for 25 years, died Dec. 1, 1982, at Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Weinschenk was born in Missouri and moved to Phoenix in 1951. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. He is survived by his sister, Edna Weinschenk. Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home arranged private family services. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, December 3, 1982.WELAND, Curtis Wilford
Mass for Curtis Wilford E. Weland, 64, a retired attorney who died Jan. 2, 1982, in a Valley hospital, will be in St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Mr. Weland, of Hilton Nursing Home, came to Phoenix 18 years ago from his native Iowa. He is survived by children, Kathleen Haas, Thomas E., Michael C. and John P.; six grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.WELCH, Edward J. "Ned"
Edward J. "Ned" Welch, 89, of Phoenix, who had been a newspaper columnist, died Feb. 1, 1982, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mr. Welch came to Phoenix 19 years ago from his native Boston. He was a graduate of Boston College and had authored four volumes of Who's Who in Thoroughbred Racing. Survivors include his daughters, Dorothy Shaffer, Virginia Baumann and Patricia McCartney; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mass at St. Francix Xavier Church. Feb. 5, 1982.WELCH, William 'Woody'
Mesa -- William 'Woody' Welch, 67, who had been a mechanic 25 years for Central Truck & Equipment Co. of Mesa, died Jan. 1, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Welch, 356 S. Windsor, was born in West Virginia and came to Arizona 30 years ago from Maryland. He is survived by a daughter, Eloise Carothers; three grandchildren; and four sisters. Memorial services will be in Tempe Mortuary Chapel, 405 E. Southern. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.WELLS, Marilyn L.
Marilyn L. Wells, 55, who had been a data processor, died Tues., Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley valley nursing home. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., and moved to Arizona seven years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Wright; and a son, Dwight III. 10/28/1982.WELSH, Edward Michael, II
7 March 1900 - 20 December 1982Edward Michael Welsh, II, 82, who worked 20 years as an electrical engineer for the State of New York, died Dec. 20, 1982, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Manhattan, New York, and moved to Prescott Valley in 1979 from Rensselaer, N. Y. He moved to Phoenix two months ago. He was a member of the New York State Association of Highway Engineers, the Civil Service Employees Association, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Arizona Association of Retired persons. He is survived by his daughter, Mae Schievone; sons, Edward III, Gary, Paul and Arthur Welsh and Mel Kelsey; a sister; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey. Green Acres Mortuary in Glendale made arrangements. 12/23/1982.
WENDLETON, Parvin A.
Sun City -- Parvin A. Wendleton, 75, who moved here from Kansas City, MO, three years ago, died Nov. 30, 1982. Mr. Wendleton worked in the maintenance department of a General Motors plant in Missouri. He was born in Bates County, MO, was a Mason and served in the Army in World War II. Survived by his wife, Alice; three brothers, Roy, Lloyd and Ivan, all of Missouri; and three sisters, Audrey Church of California, Thelma Sharp of Missouri and Ruby Moore of Kansas. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 12/2/1982.WENKE, Dr. Leo Louis
Sun City -- Dr. Leo Louis Wenke, 77, a general practitioner for 15 years in Great Bend, Kansas, and for 17 years in Healdsburg, California, died Dec. 7, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wenke, who moved here in 1971, was born in Kansas and was a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical School. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Claire; daughter, Charlotte Descalakis; and a sister, Elizabeth Miller of Kansas. Mass was at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. Menke Funeral Home made arrangements. 12/9/1982.WESCHE, Arnold
Arnold Wesche, 74, a South Dakota native, moved to Arizona 19 years ago from Montana and died Nov. 26, 1982, at Desert Samaritan Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Survived by daughter, Sandra, Tempe. Sons, LeRoy of Montana, Larry of Florida and Neil of Washington. One brother out of state. 9 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. The Arizona Republic November 29, 1982.WESSON, James John
16 February 1911 - 26 October 1982
James John Wesson, 71, a retired compress worker, died Oct. 26, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wesson was born in Texas and moved to Arizona 50 years ago from Oklahoma. He was a 33rd Degree Mason. He is survived by his daughters, Gladys Hickerson and Dorris Dorsey; two brothers; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were at Second New Salem Baptist Church. Webber and Sons Mortuary handled arrangements. 10/30/1982.
WEST, Rex B.
Rex B. West, 73, of Phoenix, who founded and operated Rex B. West & Co. Insurance, died Jan. 29, 1982, in his home. He was born in Bernie, Missouri, and came to Arizona in 1958. He graduated from the University of California after attending Denver University for two years. Survivors include his wife, Jane; children, Betty Dreessen and Rex, Jr.; stepson, Carl Hochmuth and a sister. Services were at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. Feb. 1, 1982.WESTFALL, Richard Ira
Richard Ira Westfall, 35, a carpenter with Mountain States Mineral Enterprises in Tucson, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his parents, Vincent and Marion Westfall; two brothers and three sisters. 10/16/1982.WETTSTEIN, Charles Albert
11 Jun 1942 - 25 Oct 1982Charles ALbert Wettstein, 40, a 12-year resident of Arizona, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in Paradise Valley. He was born in Michigan and was a groundskeeper on a ranch. Survivors include his mother, Florence Wettstein; three sisters; and a brother. 10/28/1982.
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