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SAGE, Blanche Louise

Blanche Louise Sage, 71, of Phoenix, a retired restaurant cook, died April 3, 1998. She was born in Galveston, Texas. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah KITCHENS, Sharon HENDRIX and Mary MESSMER; sons, James, Michael, and David KITCHENS and Samuel SCHWARTZ; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Lowman's Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, April 7, 1998 B4

SCHATT, Paul J.

In loving memory Paul J. Schatt Beloved husband, father, journalist, community leader, teacher, friend Aug. 31, 1945 - Nov. 19, 2005 Paul passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Paul was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, when he was five years old. Paul attended Grandview Elementary School and Central High School. He worked his way through college, graduating with distinction from Arizona State University with majors in political science and English. He was also a professional journalism fellow at Stanford University. Paul got his start at The Arizona Republic as a weekend copyboy in December 1962. He became editor of "Young Arizona," The Republic's teen section, and then became a reporter. In the 1960s, Paul wrote The Republic's popular weekly "What's Happening" column, which focused on news of interest to young people. Later, he became a celebrated Phoenix City Hall reporter. He was urban affairs team leader, and then became an assistant city editor. He served as night city editor, assignments editor, city desk slot man and metropolitan editor. He also was editor of The Republic's well-read Sunday magazine supplement, Arizona. In 1988, he became editorial page editor of The Phoenix Gazette. He returned to The Republic in 1993 as editorial page editor. Most recently, Paul continued to serve on The Republic's Editorial Board as an assistant editorial page editor and oversaw the launch of the local Opinions pages for the Scottsdale, Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler and Gilbert Republics. Paul helped train and influenced many aspiring journalists. He had taught public affairs reporting at Arizona State University since the mid-1970s and was the Phoenix manager for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowships. He also was active in many journalism organizations. Paul was a vice president of the Arizona Press Club, which had honored his work with journalism awards. He was president of the Valley of the Sun chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, and was co-chairman of the group's 1974 national convention. He was a national trustee of the First Amendment Congress, a member of the National Conference of Editorial Writers and chairman of Friends of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunications at ASU. Paul also tirelessly contributed service to the community. He served on many boards and community organizations over the years Those organizations included: Valley Leadership Class VI and the boards of the Arizona Humanities Council; Camelback Hospitals Inc. and West Valley Camelback Hospitals; the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library; Crisis Nursery, Inc.; and the Hospice of the Valley. He was an advisory board member for the Junior League of Phoenix and Sun Sounds, the radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired. Paul was a reserved commissioned officer of the U.S. Army National Guard for many years and was honorably discharged on April 24, 1980. He is survived by his wife, Laura Schatt, daughter Suzannah Kellner (Karl), son Andrew Schatt, stepson Nathaniel Harris, stepdaughter Sarah Harris, granddaughter Cassandra Kellner and brother Stanley Schatt. A Celebration of Life for Paul was held at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1650 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. A Paul Schatt Memorial Fund has been established with the Arizona Humanities Council, 1242 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. The telephone number is (602) 257-0335, Ext. 21. Our heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Neal Klein, Robert Moffit, James Doris and Michael Caskey and their medical staff, and to St. Joseph's Hospital and Renal Care Group, for all the great medical care they gave Paul. Paul was a man of integrity who enjoyed life, was passionate about his work, had a great sense of humor, a kind and generous personality and a warm smile. Paul will be missed by many people who loved and appreciated him. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/30/2005.

SCHLINKMANN, David Gerhardt

David Gerhardt Schlinkmann, 52, of Phoenix, manager of a thrift store, died May 29, 1998. He was born in Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife, Lina; and brother; Terry. Visitation Botimer Funeral Home, 1641 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Services South Mountain Bible Church, 2037 E. Desert Lane, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, June 3, 1998 E9

SCHODDE, Gerd Fritz

Gerd Fritz Schodde, 59, of Phoenix, a warehouseman, died June 22, 1998. He was born in Germany. Survivors include his sons, Dieter Klaus and Jeffrey Addison; sister, Doris Schodde-Belfore; brother, Klaus; and two grandchildren. Services have been held. A. L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary and Chapel. The Arizona Republic Saturday, June 27, 1998

SCHWAKOPF, Robert

Robert Schwakopf, 81, of Phoenix, a former linotype operator with Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., died April 26, 1998. He was born in Oil City, Pa., and was a World War II Army Air corps veteran. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Services are private. Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Thursday, May 7, 1998

SCHWEIKHER, Paul

Schweikher, Paul, distinguished architect. Paul Schwelkher, nationally prominent architect, died December 23, 1997 in Phoenix. He was 94. He attended high school in Denver, later studied at the University of Colorado, Boulder, majoring in engineering. Natural talent in art, soon invoked a strong desire to become an architect and, at age 21, he left Denver to pursue studies in that field in Chicago. Following marriage to Dorothy Miller of Denver, Schweikher became employed as a draftsman, subsequently working for the celebrated architect, David Adler, to whom he later gave credit for instilling his great sense of proportion and design. Advised to further his art education, Schweikher enrolled at Yale School of Architecture, eventually winning a traveling fellowship for extended study in Europe. Upon his return to Chicago and private practice, he became a highly-regarded peer of such notable architects as Alfred Granger, Phillip Maher, Howard Shaw, Fred Keck, and Mies ven der Rohe. Accepting offers to become chair of architecture first, at Yale, and later at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Schweikher led successful administrations at both schools while maintaining private practice in both New Haven and Pittsburgh. He established a reputation as a skilled architect of churches, schools and residences, of which his own in Roselle, IL and Sedona, AZ are prime examples. Both the Roselle and Sedona houses served as testimony to his ability to artfully combine geometric beauty with the majesty of nature. Paul Schweikher is survived by a son, Paul, and two grandchildren, Erich and Clair and a brother, Frederick, all living in Phoenix. His remains, following cremation, will be joined with those of his wife, Dorothy, who died in 1995. The Arizona Republic 3/3/98

SCHWEIKLE, Helen Marie

Helen Marie Schweikle, 83, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Aug. 12, 1998. she was born in Chicago and was also a secretary of resident council at Life Care Center. Survivors include her daughters, Edna WIKLUND, Donna BADON, Helen STOKLOSA and Diane; sister, Dorothy MARTIN; brother, Robert REEVES, 10 grandchildren. Services Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic 8/14/1998

SCOTT, Sallie

Mesa -- Memorial services for Sallie W. Scott, 76, who came here in 1969 from Minneapolis and was a member of Apache Wells Community Church and Golf Association, were in Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mrs. Scott, 2155 Nicklaus Drive, died July 3, 1979, in Chula Vista Nursing Home. She is survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Susan FOULK and Judith JONES; and six grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

SHIYA, Mark S.

Mark S. Shiya was born in Inglewood, California, to Albert J. SHIYA, Sr., and Mary ZIEDE. He spent his childhood in Phoenix; Anchorage; Mountain Home, Idaho; and Riverside, California. He graduated from Ramona High School in Riverside and Arizona State University's College of Construction and Engineering. In 1976, following five years with Wittman Contracting, he and friend, Bob STREPHANS, started their own pipeline contracting company. SHIYA-STREPHANS Contracting celebrated 30 years of service in 2006. In 1984 Mark began purchasing 17 acres of land adjacent to the Squaw Peak Preserve from the original owners who acquired it under the Little Homestead Act more than forty years before. He eventually developed the property into 15 home sites known as Phoenix Hillside Estates. Mark was known for his business integrity, fun spirit, devotion to family and friends, generosity, and his pursuit of dreams he made real. Mark died February 11, 2007, following complications from multiple myeloma. He was 58. Mark is survived by his wife Vicky, mother Mary PURNELL, daughters Tirzah, Jada, Kayla, sons Nick and Nathan, brother Al and sister-in-law Lauretta, nieces Marie and Natalie, nephews Alec, Mikel and Brennan, business partner and friend, Bob Strephans. He is preceded in death by his father, his brothers Gary and Johnny, and his nephew Antony. Mark is buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix.

SHUFELT, Loren Stuges

Loren Stuges Shufelt, 84, of Glendale, a printer, died April 5, 1998. He was born in White Willow Township, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy V.; sons, Robert S. and John H.; sisters, Lois Wilkenson and Leta Riemschneider, 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Services have been held. Contributions: Arizona Hospice, in care of St. Luke's Hospital, 1800 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 10, 1998

SIMS, Kimberly Kecherson

Kimberly Kecherson Sims, 35, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Aug. 18, 1998. She was born in Puerto Rico. Survivors include her husband, Robert; and father, John KECHERSON. No services are planned. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Saturday, August 22, 1998 CL48

SINGH, Chinte

Chinte Singh, 77, a member of laborers Union Local 383, died Thursday in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Singh, 68th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, moved to Phoenix 28 years ago from California. Born in India, he came to the United States 57 years ago. Services in A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Cremation will follow. A daughter, Lillie Singh of Phoenix, survives. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Nov. 19, 1966

SINGH, Edith 'Edy' Nell

Edith 'Edy' Nell singh, 47, of Phoenix, a realtor, died April 17, 1995. She was born in Glendale. Survivors include her daughters, Mali McCormick and Tuesday McCormick; father, Rala; and mother; Mildred; sister, Karlena KRAFT; and brother, Richard. Visitation and services Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Contributions: YMCA Youth Program, 350 N. First Ave., Downtown Branch, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1995

SINGH, Harnam

Singh Rites Today in Casa Grande
Casa Grande -- Funeral services for Harnam Singh, 75, a retired farmer and resident here for 35 years, will be held at 9 a.m. today at the Cole and Maud Mortuary. Mr. Singh died Saturday in Hoemako Hospital. He was a native of India and served with the U.S. armed forces in World War I. He came to Arizona from California after World War I. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Nami, of Casa Grande. The Arizona Republic Monday, July 13, 1965

SINGH, Herminia Soto

Herminia Soto Singh, 77, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died July 7, 1997. She was born in Puerto Rico. Survivors include her daughter, Adela Singh-Jensen; son, Ender Sam; sisters, Flora Medina, Lidia Sidhu, Mary Soto and Rosie George; brother, Joaquin soto; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Friday, July 11, 1997

SINGH, Isabel

Isabel Singh, 91, of Casa Grande and Tucson, a farmer, died Aug. 21, 1996. She was born in Mexico. Survivors include her daughters, Nora Nichols, Barbara Quaid, Janie Poonian, Connie Jones and Bertha; sons, Herman Diwan and John; brothers, Carlos and Adolph Cabanillas; sister, Lupe Martin; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Casa Grande. Mass at the church. Contributions: Isabel Singh Scholarship, Tucson Community Foundation, 6601 E. Grant Road, Suite 3111, Tucson, AZ 85715. Cole and Maud Mortuary, Casa Grande. The Arizona Republic Sunday, August 18, 1996

SINGH, Martina

Martina Moreno Singh, 90, who lived 36 years in Phoenix, died Oct. 15, 1981, in a hospital at National City, Calif. Mrs. Singh was born in La Paz, Lower, Calif. Her family had a farm at 17th St. and Thomas Road in Phoenix, from which she moved to a farm in Imperial Valley, Calif., and later retired to San Diego. Survivors include her children, Virginia Ram, Leopoldo, Felipe, and Richard Cueto, 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 8 p.m. today in Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Graveside rites at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. The Arizona Republic Friday, October 23, 1981

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SINGH, Parkar

SINGH, Parkar, passed away Saturday afternoon. Survived by his wife, Mary, and cousin, Gajan Singh. Services Palms Chapel Grimshaw Mortuary. Bhoia Singh officiating. Cremation Greenwood Memorial Park. The Arizona Republic December 27, 1944

SINGH, Prith Pal

Prith Pal Singh, 60, of Phoenix, a mechanical engineer, died June 30, 1993. He was born in Burma. Survivors include his wife, Gurdip; sons, Gurinder and Tejinder; four sisters; and one brother. Visitation Arizona Cremation and Burial Chapel, 4460 E. Thomas Road. No services are planned. The Arizona Republic Saturday, July 3, 1993 CL 36

SINGH, Rosa A.

Rosa A. Singh, 88, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died May 6, 1994. She was born in Mexico. Survivors include her daughters, Adelina Gomez, Lydia Guillen, and Florence Figuroa; son, Johnny Gongales; 25 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation and mass Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington St. Tolleson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, May 10, 1994

SINGH, Rulia

Glendale -- Rulia Singh, 93, a farmer who came to Glendale in 1935 from Imperial Valley, Calif., died yesterday in Mountain View Pioneer Hospital, Youngstown. Mr. Singh, 7660 N. 63rd Ave., was born in India and came to America in 1910. He served in the British Army in India from 1894 to 1896 and was a member of the Sikh Temple in El Centro, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Herminia; a daughter, Adela Singh; two sons, Robert and Sam, all of Phoenix; two sisters of India; and two grandsons. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Feb. 7, 1970

SINGH, Trinidad

Trinidad Singh, 86, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Aug. 28, 1991. She was born in Mexico. Survivors include her daughters, Amelia Netervala and Ramona Redondo; sons, Albert and Adam; one sister; one brother, 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams St. The Arizona Republic Friday, Aug. 30, 1991 C5

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SISSON, Lynne T.

Lynne T. Sisson, was born and grew up in New York City. She and Bob were married in 1955 and lived in Ithaca, NY, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Phoenix following Bob's work. Lynne obtained a bachelors degree at State University of New York, a masters degree and doctoral studies at ASU. She became Special Ed. Director in Maricopa. She later was an elementary principal in Superior and an elementary principal and Special Ed. teacher in the Deer Valley School system. Lynne retired in 1995 and became very active in the American Association of University Women and the Democratic Party. She ran for the legislature and also headed the Disabilities Caucus for the Democratic Party. Lynne was a role model, willing to help anyone anytime. Lynne passed away on February 4, 2007, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 76. She will be remembered for her kindness, smile, positive attitude and congenial conversations. She is survived by her husband Bob, son Christopher, his wife Lynette, a daughter Miriam, grandsons Scott and Brandon and her sister, Nora Lee. A Memorial Service was held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix.

SMALLEY, Alicia Laura

Alicia Laura Smalley was born on February 19, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada to her parents Jim and Rae SMALLEY. Alicia grew up in Henderson where she graduated from Basic High School in 1970. Alicia earned her BS in Social Work from Arizona State University in 1974. Upon graduation she moved to Carson City and began working for the State of Nevada. She worked for the State of Nevada for over twenty years working in the Employment Security Division, the Welfare Division, SIIS, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Division of Aging Services, and the Sierra Regional Center. In 1995 Alicia earned her MS in Social Work at University of Nevada Reno. Upon completion of an intern ship in Washington, DC, she began working at the University of Nevada Reno as the Educational Equity Coordinator in the College of Education. She eventually earned her position as Field Work Coordinator in the Social Work Department. In addition to her commitments at UNR, she taught social work courses at TMCC. She also traveled statewide teaching ethics to social workers donating her earnings to the Nevada chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Alicia was elected to the Douglas County School Board and served 10 years in this position. She was active with the Women for Political Action and served on the National Women's Political Caucus. She was on the National Board for the National Association of Social Workers and traveled to Washington, D.C., six times a year to meet with the board. She served on their National School of Social Work Credential Committee, was chair of the National Political Action Committee, and chair of the legislative committee of the NASW of Nevada. She served as President of NASW of Nevada and earned their Nevada Social Worker of the Year Award in 1993. She was also the recipient of the Social Work Congressional Fellows award. In 1995 the National Association of School Boards awarded her their "A Worker for Children" award. Alicia Laura Smalley, 54, died December 16, 2006 in Carson City. She was a 32-year resident of Carson Valley. She is survived by her mother Rae, brother Ed, and sister Esther COTHRUN. She is also survived by her three children: Brook Adie, Darin Arigoni and Drew Arigoni, two grandchildren: Sierra and Sage Adie, and her life partner, Stephen Nicholas. Services were held at The First Presbyterian Church, 306 West Musser Street, Carson City.

SMITH, Annie

Graveside services for Annie I. V. SMITH, 65, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Smith, of Wenden, came to Arizona 36 years ago and died July 4, 1979, in a Yuma nursing home. She is survived by husband, George A.; children, Julia BURRIS, Rosie WHITE, Veda DUGAS, Carol Ann DRUMMOND, Georgia ALBRITTON . . . (cuts off here) Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

Smith, Cathy

Cathy Smith died November 21, 2005. Cathy was born March 20, 1948, in Long Beach, New York. She received her BA from Boston University and her MSW from Arizona State University and was a physical education teacher in the Isaacs School District in West Phoenix for a number of years prior to her becoming a remarkable psychotherapist. She founded the inpatient codependency program at West Valley Camelback Hospital and later established a private practice in Phoenix. In addition to her career, Cathy was also an accomplished writer, and her stories and essays were published in Sun, Cure, Hope, and the Women's Seder Source Book 2003. She was also a storyteller to children in book stores, and she wrote stories for her own grandchildren with whom she had much happiness. Cathy is survived by her husband Dr, Neil Sapin, her daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Stan Betters, her stepdaughters Jennifer and Lindsay Sapin, her grandchildren Adam and Violet Betters and Maya Sapin. Her son Brian predeceased her. She is also survived by her mother Helen Zisser-Sher, her brother Michael Tash and his wife Beth and daughter Rachael, her father Irving Tash, her stepfather Manny Zisser and her stepbrothers Michael, Peter, Paul, and Steven Zisser. In addition, she is survived by aunts and uncles Sandy and Roz Count, Babs and Derek Davis, cousins Laurie Gilburne, Caroline Count, Andrew Giiburne, and Gary Count. Dr. Susan Maxwell said it best when she wrote, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an inspiration, a beacon of authenticity, and a spiritual light. All these you will never cease to be." A memorial service was held at Temple Chai, located at 4645 E. Marilyn Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Az, 85014, or The American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/23/2005.

SMITH, Vesta B.

Rites have been set for Mrs. Vesta B. Smith, 66, who moved to Phoeinx 25 years ago from Pauls Valley, Okla. Mrs. Smith, 5251 S. Third St., a native of Tennessee, died Tuesday in a Phoenix hospital. Services in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback, by the Rev. H. W. PUGH of the Church of God. Friends may call at the mortuary. Burial will be in Twin Buttes Cemetery, Tempe. She is survived by two sons, Everett of Globe and Alvie of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Betty HENDERSON and Mrs. Lois Gutierrez, both of Phoenix, and Mrs. Lillie M. BLACKWOOD of Pauls Valley; two brothers John CRY of Henagar, Alabama, and Cressville CRY of Phoenix; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Friday, May 21, 1985

SPIELBERG,Stephen

STANTZ-STEPHENS, Barbara Alice

Barbara Alice Stantz-Stephens taught math and chemistry at Phoenix Union, Maryvale High, and Estrella College for over 30 yrs as well as being a member of PDK Sorority. She lived in Waddell, Arizona, and passed away on December 20, 2006 at the age of 64. She is survived by husband Larry, daughter Gail, grandson Karl DeShaun, mother Oma and 2 sisters, Cozette and AnnEtta. She is buried in Resthaven Cemetery in Glendale, Arizona.

STARKEY, Charlotte Mabel

Charlotte Mabel Starkey, 100, of Scottsdale, a homemaker, died April 4, 1998. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan. Survivors include her four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Michigan. Contributions: Congressional Church, 145 Capital Ave. NE. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Newcomer Family Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, April 7, 1998 B4

STEWART, James M.

1923 Phoenix Union High School Faculty

SUBLASKY, Gloria Carranza

Gloria Carranza Sublasky, 38, of Chandler, a homemaker, died May 4, 1998. She was born in Tempe. Survivors include her husband, Anthony Jr.; daughters, Raquel and Erica CANTU; son, Moses CANTU, Jr.; stepdaughter, Yvonne; mother, Jesusita PADILLA; stepfather, Frank PADILLA; sisters, Susie LARA, Heidi GARCIA, Anita MARTINEZ and Michelle CARRANZA; brothers, Ernest and Fernando CARRANZA; and two grandchildren. Visitation and services at Beuler Mortuary, 14 W Hulet Drive, Chandler. The Arizona Republic Thursday, May 7, 1998

SWILLING, John "Jack"

John "Jack" SWILLING (April 1, 1830 - August 12, 1878) was one of the original founders of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. He had a dual reputation for kindness and a rough, tough side. Biographers have indicated he may have killed a dozen or more men, once shooting and killing a man in Wickenburg, Arizona in self-defense, then scalping him. He was also said to be addicted to morphine and alcohol.
Born in North Carolina, he moved to the New Mexico and Arizona Territories around the 1850s, pursuing prospecting and mining for newly discovered gold. By 1860, with the onset of the Civil War, he joined the Arizona Guards - then a part of the newly formed Confederacy - with the primary intent of helping the Guard protect settlers from Apache raiders. By 1862, however, he left the confederacy for the Union Army. According to research by Swilling historian Al Bates (thenaturalamerican.com), "His service with the Confederacy ended when he refused to forage livestock from friends and neighbors in the Pinos Altos vicinity. Rather than report for disciplinary action, he and several others deserted from the CSA. By then the Confederate Army in the West was on the run from the California Column lead by General CARLETON. Carleton soon hired Jack as a civilian dispatch rider, most likely on the recommendation of a Union officer who recently had been Jack's prisoner."
He arrived in Phoenix from Prescott, Arizona, with friend and colleague Darrell DUPPA in 1867. In his travels as a rider and scout for the Union, he had been fascinated with the ancient Hohokam ruins and artifacts, especially the extensive network of canals the ancient Indians had dug to irrigate their fields. His concept was that the old canals could be re-built for modern farmers, and that the soil of the valley could support highly productive farms. Within a very short time, the Swilling and Duppa team had water flowing in a canal. By January 1, 1868, Swilling's home area, where up to fifty more pioneer homes had been built by this time, was known as Pumpkinville - so named for the impressive growth of pumpkins Jack had earlier planted along the canals. Swilling died in jail of natural causes while awaiting trial for a stagecoach robbery he did not commit. Data from: The Sharlot Hall Museum of Arizona; The Salt River Project History Museum of Arizona; http://www.thenaturalamerican.com/jack_swilling.htm