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PADBERG, Brian

Brian Padberg, 65, born October 27, 1940 in Freeport, Ill. moved to Arizona at the age of 10. A longtime Resident of Phoenix, Brian attended both North High School, class of '58, and Arizona State University. Brian moved to Murrieta, CA. in 1982 and was considered one of the founding fathers in the community. His passion was in the civic arena. For two decades he had served on a number of community boards and on city commissions, helping shape the city. He was named Citizen Of The Year by the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce in 1999. Prior to owning a local Magazine and Video Studio in the Temecula/Murrieta area, Brian was the Director of Marketing and Communications for McDonalds Corporation. Padberg is survived by his wife, Joan Padberg; father, Albert A. Padberg of Prescott, AZ.; sisters Vicki Wendt of Dewey, AZ. and Patty Padberg of Coolige, AZ.; children Kevin Padberg of Provo, Utah; Keri Padberg of Las Vegas; Kori Klein and partner Lisa Steck of Arcadia; Kassen Klein and Theresa Klein of Murrieta; Kamber Klein-Rutz and Jerry Rutz of Murrieta; Aunt Delores and Uncle Jack McLaughlin of Arizona and Aunt Katy and Uncle Keith McLaughlin of California, and eight grandchildren. A service for Brian was held at Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Brian Padberg Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Musicians Workshop, 27315 Jefferson Ave., Suite J-231, Temecula, Ca. 92590 for information, call 951-678-2517. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/30/2005.

PELLETIER, Dr. Harold W.

Dr. Harold W. Pelletier was born May 30, 1914 in Winner, South Dakota to Elmer George and Abigail PELLETIER and passed away in Dallas, Texas on January 3, 2007. Dr. Pelletier was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force, 1942-1949; he was also a member of the American Legion, Music Teachers National Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, 1950-1955, Phoenix College Symphony, Tempe Symphony, Madden-Ford Ensemble, and the Ernie Palmquist Big Band. He received his Ph.D in music from Arizona State University in 1962. Dr. Pelletier also taught public schools in Phoenix, at Loma Linda and Machan Elementary Schools. Preceded in death by his wife Mary PELLETIER. He is survived by his daughter Sho-mei PELLETIER and husband Dwight Shambley; two grandchildren Aaron Joshua Pelletier-Shambley (17), and Alexis Jessica Pelletier-Shambley (10); brother George "Bill" PELLETIER and wife Marie PELLETIER; and his sister Jo Ellen PELLETIER SCHALK. Sparkman/Hillcrest Northwest Hwy. Chapel, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, Texas 75225. Rev. Charlotte COYLE and Rev. Jan SULLIVAN. Any memorials may be made in Wally's name to the American Heart American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231. To leave a personal tribute to the family, please visit www.mem.com.

POSTON, Charles Debrille, the "Father of Arizona"

Born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on April 20, 1825, and orphaned when he was just 12 years old, Charles Poston studied the law, married, fathered a child and settled down to the life of a practicing attorney. When he heard of gold discoveries in the west, he left his wife and daughter with relatives and set off for California. He took a job as chief clerk in the San Francisco custom house and soon found himself in the employ of an agent for the family of General Augustino de Iturbide, who had inherited a large grant of land in what they believed was the new territory, and they wanted it explored for its resources. Poston organized an expedition of 30 men, among whom was Christian Herman EHRENBERG. The party set sail for Sonora, Mexico, but their ship was blown off course and caught in unexpected heavy seas and dashed against the rocks. The men were barely able to reach land safely before the ship sank. Once in Mexico, they were greeted with hostility by the Mexicans, but eventually they were given free access to travel to the new territory. Although everyone searched diligently for the boundaries to the Iturbide land grant, they were never found and subsequently could not be established. Poston and Ehrenberg were convinced that this new land had enormous potential. When the group reached the Colorado River on the return trip to California, the only way to cross the river was by a ferryboat owned by Louis J. F. JAEGER. Because of hostile Indians in the area, there were risks involved in maintaining a ferry service, and JAEGER charged exceedingly high prices for passage. Poston refused to pay the price and instead talked his men into mapping out a city and selling city lots to pay their way across the river. Poston recorded the townsite and called it Colorado City.

POTTS, Charles Thomas

STANLEY -- Charles Thomas Potts was born December 5, 1917 and died on September 21, 2011. Charlie Edgar and Mary Kate Morrell Potts raised seven children: Martha Rachel, Charles Thomas, Anna Belle, James Odie, Clyde Joseph, Herbert Kent, and Nell Arizona, near Bristol, Tennessee. Charles lived a happy childhood with his siblings who nicknamed him 'Rosebud' later shortened to 'Bud'. His early education included Troublesome School and Sunrise School through eighth grade. In World War II, he served in the United States Air Force from 1941-1945, in active duty in India and Ceylon.
Vlada Marie Morris became his wife on May 24, 1942, before he left for the war and traveled with him 1/4 out West 3/8 upon his return. He attended Southwestern Theological Seminary in 1948-49, and Grand Canyon College in 1950-52. Daniel Alan was born in 1952. Shortly after, the family moved to Bristol, Tennessee. Ten years later the family moved to Stanley, North Carolina to assist in caring for Vlada's mother. Judy Lynne Greene was added as a daughter-in-law and Charles received two grand children: Miranda Lynne Potts Buchanan and Daniel Cameron Potts. Grace Marie Hendrix, Ada Elizabeth Buchanon and Daniel Mason Potts are his great-grandchildren.
During his life, Charles worked at many occupations. He was a Bible Teacher for the Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia Schools. At other times he did carpentry work, cabinet making, was a machinist of metal products, a house painter and a salesman. Great joy came from his work at church as he served as teacher, deacon, mission leader and taught in the jail ministry. His love of automobiles was a passion that kept him buying, repairing and selling. His annual garden was grown as much to share the bounty with others as it was to feed his family. Throughout his life, he sought new friendships and kept in contact with old friends. He loved his immediate and extended family and made time to visit everyone. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family of Mr. Potts. The Charlotte North Carolina Observer September 23, 2011.

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POWELL, Janice L.

1939 - 2006
Janice L. Powell, 66, a three-year resident of Monticello, Ind., died Feb. 4, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette, Ind. She was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Moores Hill, Ind., to Elmo James Powell and Beatrice Lavon Michael. Janice had lived in the Monticello community for the last three years, coming from Jones, Okla. She graduated from Benson High School in Benson, Ariz. and from Grand Canyon College. Janice was a civil servant for several years and had served in Japan for 13 years. She raised show ponies and horses. Janice also raised and raced harness horses. She enjoyed going to the 4-H fair to watch the horses. Janice enjoyed writing poetry and had even had a few of her poems published. She enjoyed reading, watching all kinds of movies, and working with her computer. Janice was a member of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Ind. She had served as the church secretary at both Benson, Ariz. and Jones, Okla. Janice was also the editor of the Southern Baptist Press while living in Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church, Monticello, Ind., officiated by Pastor Ross Terry. Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Ind. is in charge of arrangements. Removal will take place Feb. 8, 2006, in the Richardson's Remembrance Center, located at Benson, Ariz. Graveside services were held at Cochise Gardens of Rest in Benson, officiated by Pastor A.B. Blair. Preceded in death by sisters, Donabelle Mae Pyles and Joyce Eileen Heck. Survivors include one sister, Beatrice Marie Rowlen of Jones, Okla.; one brother, Meredith James Powell of Benson, Ariz.; eight nieces, six nephews and several cousins. Memorials may be given to the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Ind. or the Gideons. San Pedro Valley News-Sun, Feb. 8, 2006.

PRICE, Frederick Newton

Fred was the grand-nephew of William ROWE, eldest brother of Cynthia ROWE PRICE, who brought his wife and eight small children by wagon train to what would become Maryville on the Salt River below Fort McDowell. Here he built Rowe's Station or Rowe's Crossing and developed a small farm. During the 1870's the Apache Indians succeeded in routing out the small band of settlers and the ROWE family moved closer to Fort McDowell and developed another farm. Before this move, Clarence ROWE was born and is considered the first white boy to be born in the valley. William ROWE's name appears on a document approving the townsite of Phoenix. Fred was also the grandson of William Newton PRICE who came to Prescott in 1864 and became a military courier at Fort Whipple. William met Cynthia ROWE at Fort McDowell and followed her to Santa Ana, California, where they married in 1870.
On returning to Arizona with four children, they spent some time in Tombstone where Mr. Price drove a stage. They then went to Fort McDowell in time for Cynthia to deliver Sterling E. PRICE under a mesquite tree on July 3, 1886. They finally settled in Phoenix where Stanley and Robert were born. Fred PRICE was born April 9, 1914 in Phoenix to Sterling PRICE and Edith GRAY. They lived on Van BUren across from Monroe School. His father worked for the City Water Dept. He attended Kenilworth Elementary School, Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix Junior College. He was sports manager for the teams of PUHS and JC. He continued this love for sports all his life. Upon graduation, he was hired as a salesman for Peterson Brook Steiner and Wist and lived in Prescott. About this time, he met Vivian EDGAR on a blind date and asked for her hand in marriage. Fred's grandfather, being a railroad man for Southern Pacific, talked him into joining the railroad, which he did, and retired after 42 years of service. Fred and Vivian celebrated 55 years of marriage September 14, 1996. Their son, Cary, is employed by the U. S. Forest Service. He is married to the former Linda HIGLEY. They have two children, Susan and James and live in Williams, Arizona. John, the second son, resides in Phoenix and is a custom home builder. Fred PRICE was a loving father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; two sons, Cary and John; two grandchildren, Susan and James; two daughters-in-law, Linda and Darlene and a nephew, Charles Skip THOMAS. Memorial services at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. The Reverend Dr. William BOICE, Father Patrick REUSE, S. J. and members of Elks Lodge No. 335 will officiate. Published in the Arizona Republic 30 January 1997, p. CL18.

PULLIAM, Eugene C.

1889-1975
Publisher, Phoenix Newspapers Inc.
At the time of his death, Eugene Pulliam was publisher of The Arizona Republic, The Phoenix Gazette, and the Arizona Business Gazette. His journalism career started in 1909 when he and nine other students at DePauw University in Indiana founded Sigma Delta Chi, the national journalism organization. After graduation, Pulliam joined the Kansas City Star. At 23, he become the youngest publisher in the United States. In 1946, after owning and operating newspapers across the nation, Pulliam bought the three Arizona newspapers.