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C8 OBITUARIES Sunday, January 28, 2018 Arizona Daily Star FUNERAL NOTICES V' -r TM ADKINS. Samuel Kiah BRAND, Jane Marie DiBENNEDETTO, Chrystal Marie Case, passed away on January 21, 2018 at the age of 85 from complications of pneumonia. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan December 7, 1932 she was the daughter of Clayton 0. and Edna (Kesler) Case. A 1951 graduate of Hastings High School, she went on to attend professional dance schools in Chicago, IL.

She danced professionally out of the Chicago area returning to Hasting in 1953 to open her own school. Over the years she studied dance in New York, California, Toronto, Hawaii and Europe. She married Russel G. Hammond in 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Clayton and her second, husband, Louis J.

DiBennedetto. She is survived by her children, Melinda (Bruce) Bloom and Thomas R. (Diane) Hammond; her sister-in-law, Vivian Case; four grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren; a step great-granddaughter; one nephew and three nieces in Michigan; and two stepsons, Loius (Ann) DiBennedetto and Richard (Lee) DiBenedetto. Chrystal had a passion for dance and after teaching in Hastings for over 20 years, she moved to Tucson for health reasons. She opened another dance school and taught for over 25 years.

Chrystal took her students to many nursing homes to put on shows for the patients. She volunteered at Life Care Nursing Home, taking her two beloved poodles, Ruby and Rosy to visit patients. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N.

Dodge Blvd. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiAibituarieSriisp SMITH, BettieV. Born May 26, 1923. Passed away quietly January 12, 2018, she was surrounded by family. She leaves behind four children, Laura Boles, April Adamson, Jacquelyn Webb and Howard Webb; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bettie was active in the Tucson Lioness Club and the Downtown Tucson Lions Club and among several charities. Her husband, Harold Smith and daughter, Ruthanne Webb-Roderick preceded her in death. Bettie, was well loved and respected by many. A private burial will be held at South Lawn Cemetery as she is laid to rest with her mother, father and husband. She will be sorely missed and loved by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Philips in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell Tucson, AZ 85718. In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiobituarieSriisp 58, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018 at Peppi's House Inpatient Hospice Center (TMC) in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief illness. Jane was born in Tucson on January 11, 1959 and was preceded in death by both parents, Lois Springer (from Kansas) and Richard Brand (from Illinois). Jane graduated from Howenstine High School and went on to Beacon Group where she was an employee for many years. Jane grew up to be a free-spirited woman who lived life to the fullest and brought tremendous happiness, joy, and laughter to the lives of everyone she met. Jane had boundless energy and physical strength and loved dance and music with all her heart.

She will always be remembered for her endless desire to live, love and laugh. In her short life she was able to overcome many personal challenges and obstacles. She embraced these as opportunities and lived her life to the fullest. Jane was a teacher by heart, if not by training. Her exuberance for life has left us all honored to be her students.

In lieu of flowers, please donate your time or money to the National Association for Down Syndrome. There will be a Celebration Service for Jane, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at St. Cyril Church of Alexandria at 4725 E. Pima St, Tucson at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiobituarieSriisp HALSTEAD.CeliaAnnJarrett LCSW, left us on January 14, 2018. Born April 24, 1945, she grew up in North Carolina until 1956, when her family moved to Tucson. Celia attended local schools and held degrees from both the of AandASU. She was a social worker and psychiatric social worker. She taught at the ASU School of Social Work, lectured nationally on health care, and won numerous awards.

She loved family, dancing, travel, and art in all its forms. She was eternally optimistic that this world could be made a better place by actions, and she practiced this philosophy with courage and integrity. Her smile could light up a room. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine (Setzer) and Ralph Jarrett, and her daughter, Karen. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dale; daughter, Anne Schow (John); grandchildren, Joshua Fasman, James Schow, Elizabeth Vana, Daphne and Riley Schow; six greatgrandchildren; sisters, Dr.

Janice Jarrett, Jennifer Jarrett, Kay Accordino, of Tucson; Beth Barr (Lafayette) of Scottsdale, and an extended family of nieces, nephews and in-laws, Farewell, my beloved. This world shall be a lesser place without you. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Celia's life will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th from 1:00 p.m.

until 5:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www. Ugacy.coroTucsonAibituarieSriisp COMEY, Jacquelyn Jones 771929 -152018 Beloved wife, mother, daughter and friend, Jacquelyn Jones Comey died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family at her home in Tucson on January 5, 2018. An educator, faithful PEO sister, and tireless community organizer, "Jackie" as she was known to family and friends had the gift of mercy.

Following Christ's example, she lived generously and loved fully, always giving of herself to others for the betterment of the community. A graduate of Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Jackie earned her B.A. and Master's degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University and worked as an elementary and junior high school English teacher for many years in the Cleveland and Hudson, Ohio public school systems. Jackie and Ralph were married in August 1961. Her family moved from Cleveland to Tucson in 1972 when Ralph accepted a professorship at the University of Arizona, and Jackie became deeply committed to community service, serving on the boards of trustees of the Tucson Art Center (as it was known then; predecessor to the Tucson Art Museum), chairing its Christmas Bazaar and Balle' des Arts, and was a driving force in the founding of the Tucson Museum of Art School.

She volunteered at the St Luke's home for the elderly and at The West. Jackie also took great joy in the love and fellowship with her sisters at the AD Chapter of PEO. Jackie and Ralph were also regular participants in the University of Arizona's Faculty Foreign Foods monthly dinners. Jacquelyn is survived by her husband, Ralph; sons, Chuck of Palo Alto, CA and Drew of Tucson; and stepdaughter, Janet of San Diego, CA. Memorial Services followed by a short reception will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E.

Ft. Lowell which Jackie and Ralph attended as committed members for many years, on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER MORTUARY. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucs011A1bituarieSriisp TELLAM, Joan, left us on January 5, 2018. Surviving are husband Wm.

Tellam; daughter, Vicky (Don); and son, Randy (Bonnie); as well as grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; siblings; nieces and nephews. Passions of her life were: teacher at ASDB, owner with husband Bill, of Green Valley Pet Store, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, special needs teacher for the Amphi School District and Master GArdener with the Pima County Extension Service. Celebration of Life: On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Capilla del Sol Christian Church at 3130 W. Overton Rd.

Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucs011A1bituarieSriisp REYNOLDS, Sofia "Pia" Lee 82, Samuel "Sam" K. Adkins was born in Wayne, West Virginia (W.Va.) on the 7th of August 1935. With a peaceful smile, he walked through the gates of Heaven on Monday, the 22nd of January 2018. Sam was a devout Christian and his life was blessed with an abundance of love, happiness and success.

He married the woman of his dreams, Jeri Childers, from a blind date at the tender age of 19 and remained a loving and devoted husband for 63 years. He was the father of four children, a grandfather to seven children and the great-grandfather of four children. Sam was the son of Everett and Jess Adkins. He spent his formative years in Bellfontaine, Ohio. He graduated from Ironton High School, Ironton Ohio, and served in the United States Army for two years.

Sam and his Army buddies had a bet to see who could leave with the lowest rank, he lost. He attended Ohio University and graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, W. VA. Sam's career spanned some 43 years primarily in newspaper advertising. He took great pride in the fact that his work in advertising provided the financial backbone to our cherished democracy and thereby advanced freedom of the press for all who reside in this great country.

He started with classified sales at the Herald Dispatch in Huntington W. VA. He moved the family to Ocala, Florida where he worked a couple of years for the Star Banner. Then on to Orlando, Florida for some 22 years as the retail advertising manager of the Orlando Sentinel and another five years as the publisher of the Orlando Business Journal. His last move was to Tucson where he completed his career as the retail advertising manager for the Arizona Daily StarTucson Citizen.

Sam spent 28 years in Tucson and apparently lost his flair for southern cuisine. Just last Sunday, his son fixed a fine "mess" of collard greens that, upon tasting, brought out facial contortions reminiscent of Sam's formative years. He was an avid sports fan and a staunch supporter of Tucson's own Arizona Wildcats. After tense Wildcat games, loved ones would always call to confirm his blood pressure was back to normal. Sam was also an accomplished artist and several of his paintings decorate the walls of his children and loved ones.

He practiced many hours on both the piano and guitar, thus confirming the patient love of his wife Jeri. Sam's intellect stayed with him throughout his life and was only exceeded by his playful sense of humor. His laugh, like his life, was rich ancT full. Truly it is the memory of that laugh, his smile and humor that will be paramount to overcoming the overwhelming loss that we, his family and friends, all now feel. He will be missed by many and remembered lovingly by all who knew him.

Sam would tell us all today, "don't cry because I'm gone, have a celebration, do your best, love often and keep smiling. Love you forever!" In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85719. Mother: Jess Adkins Father: Everett Adkins Sisters: Sharon, Gae Wife: Jeri Children: Mark, Jeff, Chris and Beth Grandchildren: Aleah, Steve, Teddy, Aleah, Danny, Levi and Amanda Great-Grandchildren: Lily, Natalie, Isabella, Sadie. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsonobituarieSriisp PARNELL, Thomas T.

"Spike" WELMON, Nancy Ann passed away January 22, 2018. She was born April 9, 1934 to Jack (William) and Dorothy Straw and grew up in North Hollywood, CA. She graduated from Corvallis High School in Studio City. Nancy loved to spin tails about growing up in Hollywood and the famous stars she met. She married Wayne Welmon in 1954 and settled in the San Gabriel Valley to raise their three, children, Deborah, Denise and William.

Nancy had a big personality and loved to laugh and make friends but her greatest joy in life came from being a Mom and later a Grandmother. After raising her children she moved to Tucson, AZ and had a successful career in Title Insurance. Nancy loved travel and had many adventures including trips to Australia, The Amazon river, Machu Picchu and Alaska. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. "Who could ask for more than a family that loves them and dear, dear Services are pending.

To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucs011A1bituarieSriisp passed in her sleep on January 20, 2018, at the age of 95. Pia was born on September 30, 1922 in Zamboanga, Philippines and came to Tucson in 1946 after World War II. She graduated with a nursing degree from the of A. Pia proudly worked for 42 years as a Pima County Public Health Nurse. She loved her coworkers and the many families she helped.

She had one daughter, Sylvia, and raised her as a single mother and one granddaughter, Brooke. In retirement, Pia had many friends and loved going to the Lighthouse YMCA every weekday and attended the weekly senior lunch at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. She loved spending time with her large extended family. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Ricardo (Delia), Francisco, Luciano (Alice), and Cesar (Hazel); brothers-in-law, Kaoru and Andy. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Lee; granddaughter, Brooke Lee Harris; sisters, Carmen Matsuda and Teresa Hum; sister-in-law, Arlene; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her wish was to have her ashes buried with her parents Percy Yeung Lee and Conception Ko in Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson. A Celebration of Pia's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the YMCA Foundation, P.O. Box 111, Tucson, AZ 85702-1111; or the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704.

Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiAibituarieSriisp JOHNS, Frederick Thomas T. Parnell, better known as Spike, was a native Tucsonan when they were a very rare breed. He was the first son of Robert and Julia Parnell and was born at the Stork's Nest in 1932. A grandfather immediately gave him the nickname Spike.

He grew up on 10 acres on the southeast corner of Fifth and Craycroft, which was all dirt roads and far out of town. It was a challenge for the kids to get to Sam Hughes, Mansfeld, and Tucson High. Spike was in the Tucson High Class of 1950 and the U. of A. Class of 1954.

Then he fought the Korean War on the island of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands and became Tom instead of Spike. After marrying Florence Archer in Hawaii and returning to the U. of A. to become a mechanical engineer, Tom spent 35 years in California working for FMC Corporation in the defense industry and living in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos. When he retired and returned to Tucson in 1992, he became Spike again! His wonderful life had low points when he lost his son, Mark, in 1991 and his wife, Florence in 1998.

Spike enjoyed his retirement years in a desert home in northeast Tucson, seeing all his family and friends again. After he married Suzanne Bernard, a Tucson High classmate, in 2001, he "began to travel abroad again and even liked RV travel in the west and in Mexico. Spike is survived by his wife, Suzanne; son, Eric Parnell (Karen); three grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael, and Steven; and his brother, David Parnell (Mary). Services will be private. A Celebration of Life will be at the Mountain Oyster Club, 6400 E.

El Dorado Circle, on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations are suggested for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 3450 N. Kelvin 85716 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsonobituarieSriisp WHITAKER, Zella E. beloved mother of Barbara Whitaker, died Sunday evening, January 14, 2018 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born on March 30, 1923 just outside Somerset, KY. After recovering from TB as a young woman, Zella moved to Tucson with her husband, Jessie in 1943. The Tucson desert was a stark contrast to the Bluegrass State, but Zella learned to love the beautiful mountains and the lush desert of the southwest.

The most important part of her life was her family. She enjoyed taking care of them and their home. Zella overcame several serious illnesses in her life so a healthy diet, exercising and walking became an important part of her daily routine for many years and continued into her 80's and early 90's. Her neighbors were important to her, especially the Begley family, as she lived in the same neighborhood for 68 years. Zella studied to become a Cosmetologist in 1960 and developed lasting friendships with many of her clients and colleagues.

Zella and her husband enjoyed traveling to many parts of the United States in their camper. She and her daughter also traveled later in life, including trips to Alaska and Hawaii. After her husband's death in 1985, Northminster Presbyterian Church became her church home. Zella was a strong, beautiful, kind, hardworking and honest woman and she will be greatly missed. Zella was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Evan Whitaker and her son, Jimmy; parents, Tom and Ettie Price; brothers, Howard, Lloyd, Earle, Jaroam, Virgil and sister, Lora; all from KY.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara; daughter in spirit, Julie Sherrill and best friend, Jill Jones. She is also survived by nephews, Jerry Whitaker (Indiana), Jay Price (California), Tom Stewart (Kentucky) and niece, Darlene Gordon (Kentucky), as well as many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Southlawn Cemetery. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Northminster Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Alzheimer's Research Association. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsonAibituarieSriisp 66, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away December 25, 2017, after a short bout with cancer. He was born on December 8, 1951 in Pottstown, PA to Joseph and Mary Johns. Fred grew up in Pottstownm where he still has many friends, his zest for life and curiosity about the world sustained him through a wildly adventurous life. He started a life of adventure by working the factories and foundries of PA, then made his way to the Florida Keys working as a commercial fisherman.

Eventually he wound up in Wyoming working the oil rigs, then off to the territory of Greenland working the DEW line. He spent 30 years in Tucson, AZ where he and his wife, Maureen founded Desert Starr Steel, a steel erection company. He travelled to Singapore, Viet Nam, Thailand, Cambodia and Bali, as well a Amsterdam, Italy and France. Finally, his long adventure brought him and Maureen to Punta Gorda, Florida to retire. In the final months of his life, he and his family were fortunate to be able to spend time doing what he loved most: deep sea fishing, shooting guns, playing pinball, shooting pool, enjoying the beach, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and most importantly, enjoying a beer or two as he barbeques delicious meals for friends and family.

Fred was an incredible husband, father, and brother. He kept a positive outlook through thick and thin and inspiring others to do the same. His warmth, his wit and his love will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Fred is survived by his wife, Maureen; daughter, Summer Starr Johns of Jacksonville, FL; son, Frederick Johns of Singapore; his brothers, William J. Johns (Mae) of Gilbertsville, PA, Harold Johns, of Carlisle, PA, Thomas Johns of Reading, PA; his sister, Patricia Johns Dunning (Louis) of North Ft Myers, FL.

Plans for a Celebration of Life have not been finalized. Please make any donations to Casa de los Ninos. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiobituarieSriisp PIEPGRAS, Herman The Lord took Herman Piepgras home on January 21, 2018. He touched many lives with his generous caring heart, sense of humor and contagious smile. The family has chosen not to list the details of this amazing father, as it would take a full page.

If you knew him, you know he was a great man, and a loving husband and father. He served his country in the Air Force, and owned Herman's Appliance Service in Olympia, WA. He is now with his wife, Betty and son, Gary and many others that have already gone home to heaven. His entire family, especially his sons, David, James and John Piepgras; daughter, Cheryl and son-in-law, Joe Jensen will miss him dearly. Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

at the BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiobituarieSriisp DAVIES, Robert Llewellyn, 81, of Oro Valley passed on January 20, 2018. He is survived by his present wife, Brenda Payton Davies; previous wife, "Lee" Davies Lessin; daughter, Jodi Swena and granddaughters, Kristen and Katelyn Swena. He is preceded in death by son, Robert Scott Davies.

Services will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Avenue, Oro Valley on Saturday, February 17, 2018, 2:00 p.m. by Pastor Al Jensen. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to www.PMDAIIiance.org marking it as a tribute to Bod so that it goes for Parkinson's research with Dr. Scott Sherman.

To express condolences visit the guestbook at www. Legacy.comTucsonobituarieSriisp STEDMAN, George 12131929 -1152018 passed away peacefully on January 15, 2018. He was born in Charleroi, PA on December 13, 1929. George served as a Navy Seabee from 1952 1954. After completion of his military service he worked in the aerospace industry.

In 1959 he joined the Tucson Fire Department and proudly served for 30 years. George's greatest passions were his family, hunting and camping especially in Arizona's White Mountains. He also enjoyed repairing virtually anything that was broken. George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Florence; children, Keith, (Peggy), Keyna and Kelly; four grandchildren, Hayden, McKenzie, Terry and Kale; and great-grandson, Keith. Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER MORTUARY. To express condolences visit the guestbook at www.Legacy.comTucsoiiobituarieSriisp Sign our KING, Scott Lee, 60, of Tucson passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Scott is survived by his wife, Regina Buckley; his brother, Steve King; and his sister, Tricia Shultz. A Memorial Service celebrating Scott's life will be held at the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CEMETERY on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at noon, 5801 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ, 85704.

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