In memoriam: Funeral notices, April 19, 2020

BABCOCK, Majorie Lynn

3/2/1926 - 4/14/2020

In Loving Memory of a devoted mother,

grandmother and great-grandmother.

Loved her cats and playing bingo.

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She will be sadly missed by all of her family.

Survived by son, three daughters, brother, sister,

four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Funeral Services Friday, April 24, 2020

at AVENIDAS FUNERAL HOME,

1376 W. St. Mary's Rd., at 11:00 a.m.

Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

CHONIS , William "Dino"

Constantine

59, passed away after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family April 13, 2020. Dino was born April 18, 1960 in Tucson, AZ. Dino quietly rooted for the underdog, was a loyal friend, confidant and modest mentor to countless members of the community. He had a subtle way of providing valuable life lessons long before you ever realized you had been schooled. He enjoyed being out in nature, cheering for The Cats, cycling, and collecting and cruising in his vintage whips. Above all else was his faith and family, who continues his legacy, Tino's Pizza, est. 1984. He is preceded in death by his father, Gus Chonis; mother, Patti Chonis and sister, Jill Bontrager. He is watching over his brother, Jeff Chonis (Joyce, daughter Savanna); sister, Tina Pulos (Sam); beautiful wife, Sheila; his loving children, Staci Snyder, Morgan Chonis, Dimitri Chonis; grandson, David Orozco and cherished dog, Jessi girl. A Celebration of Life is delayed due to social distancing. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

CRINO, Elizabeth ("Betty")

6/14/1929 - 4/11/2020

Betty was reunited with her beloved husband of 56 years, Patrick "Pat" Crino, in heaven on April 11, 2020. Born in Rochester, NY, to Isabelle and William McHale, she was predeceased in death by both parents and her sister, Margaret "Sr. Mary Perpetua." She began her career as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and she met her husband-to-be while training him in the same field. Shortly after marrying in 1958, they moved to Tucson, AZ. Together, they raised five children, Anne (Scot) Wilson, Mary (Frank) Lacagnina, Rev. Patrick M. Crino, Teresa (James) Mortensen, Margaret (Michael) Seader. Her nine grandchildren were her pride and joy: Patrick Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Anthony Lacagnina, Michael (Lindsay) Lacagnina, Gina (Ben Backhaus) Lacagnina, Matthew Mortensen, Jeffrey Mortensen, Elizabeth Seader, and Catherine Seader. Betty and Pat were charter parishioners of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, where all five of their children attended school. Betty was very active on the School Board, Parish Council, Liturgy Committee, Eucharistic Ministry, Eucharistic Adoration and Emergency Services. She was also a Columbiette in the Knights of Columbus Council 1200, where she thoroughly enjoyed playing Bingo on Monday nights! Betty worked the night shift as a Maternity nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson for over 30 years. She was known as the "baby whisperer" as she could successfully calm babies with her kind words, gentle touch, and pure love. Betty will be remembered most for her selfless devotion to her family, the community, her faith, as well as her wonderful laugh! Proverbs 31:28-29: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'" A private Funeral Mass and burial has taken place; however, a public Memorial Mass at Our Mother of Sorrows Church will take place on a date to be determined. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

GAY, William "Bill", Jr.

of Tucson, AZ passed away on April 4, 2020. Bill was born June 11, 1932 in Gunnison, Colorado. He is survived by this wife, Diane Gay; daughters, Terri Gay and Julia Gay-Thorson, and three granddaughters, Courtney Thorson-Phillips, Kelsey Thorson and Sydney Thorson. Bill served in the Navy from 1950-1954. Bill then attended Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, earning his mining engineering degree. After working for ASARCO for 30 years, Bill retired from the copper mining industry and continued with his professional surveying services for many years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. A family only gathering will be held at a later date.

KONDO , Raymond

passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 65. Raymond was a resident of Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his father, Reymundo Kondow. Raymond is survived by his mother, Belia Kondow; his loving wife, Barbara Kondo; sisters, Melissa Jones, Rebecca Bernal, Stella Dresser; his son, Brandon Kondo; daughters, Heather Rocha, Nicole Burkhardt and Courtney Slawiak; seven grandchildren, Emilyn Kondo, Raymond Kondo, Sophia Slawiak, Mason Slawiak, Theodore Rocha, Eleanor Rocha and Odette Rocha.

Raymond began his career as a U.S. Marshal on August 7, 1989 after being an environmental engineer for the previous 12 years. He was described as a legend by his own colleagues during his service to the United States. His roles included the following: Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Northern District of Texas-Dallas (1989 - 1995); Inspector/Instructor Glynco, GA (1995 - 1997); Task Force Supervisor D/AZ Tucson (1997); Chief Deputy M/PA (1997 - 1999); Chief of Basic Training Glynco, GA (1999 - 2002); Branch Chief (Prisoner Operations) HQ-Washington, DC (2002 - 2004); Task Force Commander D/AZ Phoenix (2004 - 2006); Assistant Chief Deputy D/AZ Tucson (2006 - 2011).

Raymond's most well-known cases include the arrest of Emmett McSwain (listed as a U.S. Marshals Top 15 fugitive), the arrest of Kenneth Allen McDuff ("The Broomstick Killer" serial killer), and the arrest of Paul Cheng (Savings and Loan Embezzler). Raymond was one of the original "Dirty Dozen" who started the Electronic Surveillance Unit, which today is known as the Technical Operations Group. Raymond is also noted for the following contributions to the U.S. Marshals: Organized the first tactical unit in Dallas, TX, Firearms Instructor, fitness in total Coordinator, SES Development Program working group, S.W.A.T. / Sniper certified through eight agencies/schools, JPATS committee member, Office of the Federal Detention Trustee steering committee.

Awards: 12 Superior Performance awards, 8 Special Acts Awards, 10 Distinguished Expert Firearms awards, recipient of the Federal Law Enforcement Center's Keith Connelly Memorial Reward, DOJ-OFDT eDesignate Award, City of Dallas Special Appreciation Award, City of New York Police Department Detectives Endowment Award.

After Raymond's retirement from the USMS, he continued to assist with annual USMS tactical firearms training, organizing the annual Police Olympics, and taught firearms and tactical training to both civilian and law enforcement. Raymond enjoyed taking trips with his loving wife, Barbara. They were both members of the local Corvette Club where they regularly participated in fellowship with other members. Raymond also served on the Board of Directors of Pima Pistol Club and was an avid combat pistol shooter.

Although Raymond was dedicated to serving his country as a U.S. Marshal, he always made time for his family. An unconditionally loving father and grandfather, he will be truly missed by those who were honored to be a part of his life. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the care of VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.

MARKUS, Norbert W., Jr.

1925 - 2020

Norbert W. Markus Jr., best known to everyone as Bill, died peacefully, April 15th, in his apartment at the Cypress Golden Gate assisted living facility in San Francisco where he had been living for more than two years. He was 94 years old. Born in 1925 to Susan Brown Markus and Norbert Williams Markus in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bill lived there with his parents and brother Dick, until in 1934 when the family relocated to Chicago and then on to suburban Philadelphia in 1942.

A sales and marketing executive for most of his career, Bill also served in the immediate aftermath of World War II as a Lieutenant Junior Grade aboard the USS Missouri and later graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Economics. In 1949, Bill married Joan Johnson of Wilmette, Illinois, and went to work for the Philadelphia-based Scott Paper Company where he served for 27 years rising from salesman (calling on small grocers in New York City) to Executive Vice President and company director. With their three children, David, Susan and Steven, Bill and Joan spent most of the '50's, '60s and '70's, living in the Philadelphia area with two especially happy three-year stints in Vancouver, British Columbia. They also built a house together on a lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York that remained a family homestead for nearly 50 years.

A varsity athlete in high school (football, basketball, track), Bill loved sports throughout his life: tennis, snow skiing, water skiing, touch football, fishing and distance running. And he spent many happy hours instructing and playing with his children and grandchildren at all of the above. But perhaps his dearest personal passion was jazz piano. He learned to play as a boy and never stopped. Tunes by Duke Ellington, Errol Garner, and Tommy Dorsey were among his oft-repeated favorites. Wherever there were people and a piano, he could be counted on to coax everyone to their feet, dancing and playing along with whatever instrument was available from seat bottoms to kazoos to tablespoons and water glasses. Although known for his love of music, Bill will be remembered most for his generosity of spirit and love for his many friends across the generations.

In 1976, when his marriage to his first wife Joan ended in divorce, Bill moved to San Francisco having been hired as President of Foremost-McKesson and began a new life in a town he came to love dearly. When McKesson sold off their Foremost division Bill left shortly afterward to form a merger-and-acquisition partnership, Ellmark, with his good friend Patricia Howe Ellison. During this time Bill also served as Board Member and Board Chair of the YMCA of San Francisco.

It was during these years that he met "the love of his life" Linda Howard, a talented artist, investment broker and real estate agent. They married in 1992 and shared an apartment in San Francisco's Pacific Heights until 2001, when they moved to Tucson, AZ. They loved to travel in France and Mexico, and enjoyed a happy retired life with a close group of new friends in Tucson. Bill and Linda were volunteers at the University of Arizona School of Business and the Tucson Museum of Art, respectively. Bill moved back to San Francisco shortly after Linda passed away from ALS in 2018.

Bill is survived by his brother, Dick, 93; his three children, David, Susan and Steve; their spouses, Colby, Lee and Sarah and his eight grandchildren, Lucien (died 1992), Zoe, Mikaela, Cara, Miles, Joseph, India, Jack and great-grandson, Jamie.

Along with his many friends and caregivers, we will miss him every day. If you wish to make a donation in Bill's honor, please give to the ALS Association (http://www.alsa.org/). He will be buried next to his beloved Linda on a hillside in the Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley, CA.

MARRS, Jennie Vivian Young

Jennie Vivian Young, 93, was born in Tucson at the "Storks' Nest" July 4, 1926 and left this world to meet her Savior Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born to Jennie D and A.C. Young. She grew up on a small farm with her younger brother, Alex William. She is a graduate of Tucson High.

On May 2, 1947, she married Roscoe Marrs and they have celebrated 72 years of marriage. Together they had four children, Truda (Art Pauly), Roxanne (Jack Tallon), Rick (Paula) and Randall (WyLetta). She was a devoted mother who loved to teach through play.

She was a faithful Christian who served the marginalized, mentored children from the Bus Program, parented teen foster boys, taught children's Bible classes, and cooked meals for hundreds, maybe thousands.

Vivian loved children and worked as a teacher's aide at Homer Davis Elementary (FWSD). She will be remembered for her hospitality and giving spirit. She had a ready smile and quick wit. Vivian loved to sing, give generous gifts, and decorate for the holidays.

Her parents, brother, and one grandchild preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, four children, their spouses, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

MARTIN, Karen V.

The saddest day of my life was April 4, 2020 when my beautiful wife Karen, the Love of My Life, passed away. Born in Pasadena, CA in 1946, in recent years she described herself as "The Little Old Lady From Pasadena". She was a most capable and loving woman who raised three daughters, three step-children, and a loving husband. She was extremely proud of her accomplishments at Central School District in Alta Loma and even more proud of her work bringing Amphitheater School District's Food Service Department into a self-supporting organization. She managed over 200 employees at 22 school sites, feeding 17,000 students daily. Earlier in her life she taught tennis for many years and returned to play after her retirement in 2010. In spite of having had many foot surgeries during her life and being in constant pain, you would never know it by the way she moved around the court. She is survived by her loving husband. Scott; daughters, Beverly Friend (Brad), Wendy Bowes (Steve) and Sherry Wolf; stepchildren, Mike Martin (Connie), Tracy Martin and Patrick Martin. In addition, she was blessed with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Sharon Bledsoe (Steve) and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Her desire was to be cremated and have her ashes strewn in the ocean with the Dolphins. Her desires will be honored as soon as possible considering the current travel restrictions in a private family ceremony. We intend to make it a festive occasion suitably befitting the wonderful, caring woman she was. Currently there is not a local celebration planned but once things settle down there will likely be some type of gathering to celebrate her life. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

MCILVAIN, Grace

78, died peacefully at home on March 29, 2020 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. Grace was raised on the family farm outside Lamont, Kansas. She graduated summa cum laude from Wichita University in 1963 with a B.M.E. degree. She was a piano major, having studied piano from age five. From 1963 to 1965, she taught at the Abeokuta Girls Grammar School in Nigeria. After several years in New York City she moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1973. From 1975 to 1978 she attended law school at the University of Arizona, graduating with highest distinction. At law school Grace received the appellation "Amazing Grace" for her generosity in helping her fellow students. She received the highest score on the Arizona bar exam in the summer of 1978. She joined the law firm of Miller, Pitt and Feldman as an associate in 1978 becoming a shareholder/partner in 1986. She specialized in employment discrimination cases and won several major cases becoming a highly respected, and possibly feared, litigator. A relentless advocate of women's rights, and in particular reproductive rights, Grace is highly regarded in the Arizona legal community and at Planned Parenthood. Grace served as president of the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) as well as on the State Board. Among her many awards she received the Sarah Herring Sorin award from the AWLA. Grace devoted many hours to mentoring young attorneys, particularly women. On July 28, 2015 she married her second husband, Martin Moorman with whom she shared a love of music and travel until she passed away at their home in Tucson. Grace is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Vera McIlvain and older brother, Lawrence of Lamont, Kansas. On March 13, 2013 she lost her best friend and the love of her life, Charles Spears. She is survived by her first husband, Dennis Williams of Tucson; nephew, Clay (Amy) McIlvain of Lamont, their daughters, Jolie and Jacque; niece, Estellene (Mark) McCormick of Wichita; their daughters, Megan, Mallory and Melanie; a total of six great-grandnieces/nephews and cousin, Nancy (Conrad) Nelke of Phoenix. A list of colleagues, friends, neighbors and acquaintances who mourn her passing would be impossible to even compile. When conditions permit memorials will be held in Tucson and in Kansas. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

MYERS, Harold D.

80, formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Glenna Myers; his wife, Dora Myers; his sisters, Ines Boggess, Garnet Petty, Ruby Fuller, Gladys Lowery and brother, Howard Myers. He is survived by his sisters, Vivian Smith and Delores Freeland; his brother, Carl Myers (Donna); stepson, Russell Davis (Patricia) their children, Gregory and Melissa and many nieces and nephews. Harold was a military veteran of 28 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Arizona Air National Guard. While at the 162nd FW, Harold, also known as "Muck", was an Aircraft Engine Mechanic and served as Hazardous Waste Monitor, where he received base wide recognition for his performance. Harold was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching L.A. Dodger baseball and college basketball games. He shared his unique sense of humor with everyone he met. Harold will be missed. A Memorial, to be announced at a later date, will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

NOONAN , James Clifford

met our Lord April 8, 2020 in Tucson, AZ. Born in Chicago, resided in St. Paul, MN and Tucson, AZ. Earned a BA and MA from the Univ. of Notre Dame, JD from Wm. Mitchell College of Law, admitted to the MN Bar in 1962. Practiced law in the St. Paul area until retirement. Married Carol Colbert 1954; this ended in 1975. In 1980, Jim made a commitment to remain sober for life. He was active in LCL and AA. In retirement, Jim renewed his interest in amateur radio, and spent his later years with his wife, Ardis in Tucson. The family especially would like to thank Handmaker, who cared for Jim the last eight years of his life. Preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Clifford and brother, Thomas. Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ardis Niemann Noonan; sister, Jean Faulkner and brother, Ed Noonan; his five children, James (Margaret Schaus), Christopher (Elise), Mary (Bill) Wallraff, Anne (David) Platt and Catherine (Ed Hoffmann); 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be made at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, www.mnlcl.org. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

PEPE, Joan Frances (Moore)

passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 90 in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her stepson, Richard L Pepe; husband, Charles R. Pepe; her brother, James S. Moore; mother, Frances Ramona (Humiston) Moore and father, James Sydney Moore of Quincy IL. She was born on December 9, 1929 in Chicago, IL and grew up in Elmwood Park, IL. She attended Bradley University in Peoria and ultimately graduated from North Park University in Chicago with a degree in music. Joan worked as a research librarian, bank employee, church secretary and church organist at St. Mark's UMC in Tucson. She is survived by her stepchildren, Gerald Pepe, Denise Sarhan (Pepe), Sue Young (Pepe) and Mark (Pepe); 15 step-grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, nephew, James R. Moore and cousins, Dan Humiston and Patricia (Humiston) Ramey. Joan and Charles loved their church friends and taking trips with the Tucson Touring T's, Model T club. Joan loved music, nature and science. She enjoyed reading, singing, playing the piano, taking photographs, studying genealogy, geology, and traveling. She loved her family and was greatly loved in return. Memorial Donations in memory of Joan may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, c/o Joan Pepe, 1431 W. Magee Road, Tucson, AZ 85704-2116. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel. Services will be delayed due to social distancing and announced when conditions allow.

SANDOVAL, Marsha Lynette (Gutierrez)

47, born June 7, 1972, in Tucson, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by younger brother, (Joey) Joel. She is survived by her mother and father, Joel and Esperanza Gutierrez; brother, Gregory; son, Julian; daughter, Brittany (Nicholas) and her two grandkids, Elliesandra and Leonardo. She enjoyed life to the fullest and got so much out of life but gave even more while she was here with us. We will continue loving life and those in our lives the way she would have wanted us too. She will be missed dearly. Marsha will be cremated and funeral services will be announced in the later part of the year. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

SHAYKA, Frank

born April 28, 1926 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania passed away on April 9, 2020.

Frank is survived by his wife, Betty, of 70 years, as well as his three children, Mary Lou Bauer (John), Saada Haddad and Richard Shayka (Sandra). He was blessed with two grandsons, Steve, Michael (deceased); two great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Bryce and many nieces and nephews living in Tucson, California, New York and Pennsylvania.Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy as he served during World War II and remained in the reserves until 1951. Frank was always excited to talk about his adventures in the Navy. Frank loved traveling the world. Frank married his wife, Betty, on August 6, 1949. Frank and Betty met at a USO dance in Scranton, PA, and he decided she was the woman for him. He was fond of telling his daughter, Mary Lou, that Betty was still as beautiful as the day he met her. Frank and Betty moved to Tucson, Arizona in November 1949 and he quickly found a job at American Airlines as a ground service man. Frank loved his job working at the airport and he, Betty, and his three children were privileged to fly all over the country. After their children were grown, Betty and Frank enjoyed many trips all over the world. In addition, Frank volunteered for St. Vincent De Paul at St. Frances Cabrini. He enjoyed taking food to people in need and the camaraderie of his fellow workers. Frank always offered a hand to those in need with a generous heart. Frank's stories and dry humor will be missed by everyone.

Services will be announced later. In honor of Frank's life of giving, please donate to the St. Vincent De Paul at St. Frances Cabrini in Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

TVETEN, Phillip G.

aka Phillis Gerald Tveten

was born October 28, 1920 on the family farm in Hatton, North Dakota. The eldest of nine children born to Palmer and Ida (Wastvedt) Tveten. Phil attended elementary school in a one room school house in Viking Township and graduated from Hatton High School in 1938.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in December 1939, and after completing recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Phil was assigned to the Battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. He served aboard the West Virginia until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. The ship sustained heavy damage from the attack and the surviving crewmen were assigned or volunteered for duty on other ships. Phil spent the remainder of WWII aboard Destroyers in the Pacific area. He was a crew member on the U.S.S. Henley when it was torpedoed off the coast of New Guinea October 1943. He spent about six hours treading water or hanging onto rafts until rescued. The rest of his enlistment thru the end of the war he was assigned to the U.S.S. Luetze. Phil was honorably discharged on December 18, 1945 completing his original enlistment of six years.

Phil worked for Cargill, Inc. for 32 years beginning as a grain buyer in rural North Dakota, the elevator manager in Langdon for 24 years and then was promoted to the corporate office in Minneapolis, MN and retired to Prescott, AZ in 1984.

Alene Vey Guss and Phil Tveten were married January 26, 1946 in Bremerton, WA. After a short period of time the couple returned to their mutual home state of North Dakota. They raised their four children in Langdon, North Dakota. Phil and Alene shared 47 years of marriage until her death in April 1993. Phil is survived by his children, Jeri (Robert) Slocum of Tucson, AZ, Jon (Jane) of Redlands, CA, Wendy (Calvin) Jacobson of Rutland, ND and Lori (Arlan) Gutenberg of Rio Rancho, NM; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his sister, Laurie Futterman, of Palm Springs, CA; along with several nieces and nephews.

December 1995 Phil married Mary Gellner Lorenz, they lived in Mesa, AZ, until early 2012, when Mary died, and Phil then relocated to Tucson. Survivors also include Mary's children, Carol and Tony and their families.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wives, brothers, Omer, Art and Waldo and sisters, Joyce, Melba, Eve and Arlene.

Phil was a lifelong member (active in his younger years as a council member) of the Lutheran Church and on his relocating to Tucson joined the congregation of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, an over 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and the Royal Order of Scotland, and the American Legion. He also had membership in Tucson's DAV chapter 4.

Phillip Gerald Tveten passed away peacefully in his sleep April 9, 2020. Funeral/Memorial will be planned for later in the year. Interment will be in Heritage Memorial Park, Dewey, AZ. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER MORTUARY.

VANCE, Bernys Jamison

85, passed away on March 24, 2020. She was born with her identical twin on July 20, 1934 in Grove City, PA to father, Dr. W. Dale Jamison and mother, Beatrice who was an RN. After living in Saginaw, MI for eight years, their family moved to Phoenix, AZ. In 1952 Bernys attended the University of AZ, graduating in 1956 with a BA in Early Childhood Education, and later receiving her Masters in 1971. She taught at TUSD for almost 31 years before retiring. She remained an active alumni member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and was on her neighborhood social committee. Her love of being a GATE teacher was only superseded by the joy from her five grandsons, Christopher and Matthew Vance; Alexander, Andrew and Adam Kolkin. She is also survived by son, James Vance (Becky); daughter, Jennifer Kolkin (Steven); brother, Dale Jamison; brother-in-law, Col. Jerry Chipman; step-father, John Eaton; eight nephews and four nieces. She is preceded in death by her baby brother, Edward; parents and beloved twin, Beatrice. Services will be held at a later time. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

WALCOTT, Norma Jane

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26 ESV)

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully left this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. She is now enjoying her sweet and perfect home within her Heavenly Father's loving care and has been reunited with her husband of 55 years, who went before her in 2004. Mom was a joy to all who knew her and had a servant's heart, dedicating many years to church and home Bible studies and the hospitality endeavors of Bethel Christian Reformed Church, as well as providing a home-away-from home for many, many family, friends and visitors. Mom was born at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Mark and Nellie Bessey on March 17, 1930. At age 17, she was invited to a Christian Reformed outreach church and went on to profess her faith in Jesus that same year. She met our dad, Robert Walcott, at choir practice in early 1949. They started dating after he took her home one night and told her mother, "You'll be seeing a lot of my car out front from now on!" Dad wanted to get married immediately, but Mom agreed to October 14, 1949. Mom and Dad moved to Tucson, AZ in 1952, to improve Dad's health and she lived in the same home on North Street for 65 years. Mom worked for many years as a classroom aide as well as a secretary for the Tucson Unified School District. After retirement, Mom and Dad enjoyed years of travel through the United States and Europe. Mom is survived by her children, Mary Addink, Janna (John) Van Egmond, Christine (Mark) Hiemstra, Ruth (Steve) Sleight and Robert (Sarah) Walcott, Jr. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, all of whom adored her. Mom was laid to rest in a private family service due to the COVID-19 restrictions. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to donate in Mom's memory may give to the Gospel Rescue Mission (grmtucson.com), or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern Arizona (cff.org/southernaz), two of many charities Mom supported in her lifetime. We all wish to express our gratitude to her pastors from Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, Agape Hospice and the staff at Homestead Arizona - Ocotillo House where Mom made her home for the last 22 months. Mom was very content as she was loved and cared for in a very special way by her caretakers and family members. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

WOODS , Punch

82, of Tucson passed away April 8, 2020. He was riding his horse, doing what he loved. Punch, nee Charles Taylor Woods, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The fourth of six children of Gardiner and Winnie Woods. He was given the nickname Punch because of his sister nicknamed Judy and his siblings' nicknamed Jack and Jill.

He was raised on a farm in Lucas, Ohio and was in the Class of 1957 of The Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY. In 1961 he received a degree in Agriculture Economics from Ohio State University College of Agriculture. He also received Masters degrees in Sociology (1965) and Communications (1973) from Western Michigan University and Michigan State University, respectively. In 2006 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award presented by Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

He met the love of his life, Casey, while they both worked a summer at Glacier National Park. Using his own words from his self-published book, Outstanding In A Field, "It was a perfect place for a perfect summer love, a perfectly idyllic romance. How it starts is how it ends." That summer's popular song, Running Bear, by Johnny Preston was to become their song. He particularly enjoyed the refrain, "Running Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die." Six months later they married.

During the 1960s and '70s, he and Casey raised three daughters in Mexico and worked in social justice/community development as part of the United Methodist Church. Their love for the borderlands region brought them to Tucson in 1977, where they have lived for 43 years. Punch was the Executive Director of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for 25 years and retired in 2003. He fought against food injustice, advocated for a more just immigration policy and was a strong champion of the Death Penalty Alternatives of Arizona. In the last decade or so he was active in the development of the Blanche Johnson Courtyards, a Tucson apartment complex for low income seniors. He first served as the Board of Directors President, then Board member, and more recently as a friend who was supportive of the management team and their mission. He would often drop off food, magazines, and calendars for the residents.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Casey Woods (nee Karen Schodde) and by his siblings, John "Jack", Ann "Jill", Winifred "Judy", and Silvia "Sibby". He is predeceased by his younger brother, Michael. He is fondly remembered by his three daughters and their families, Wendy, Kelly and Taylor Cowart, Marion and Rebecca Woods, and Amanda, Tony, Michael and Raney Hicks; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A planned "pachanga" celebrating his life is delayed due to COVID19.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to those in need including the Community Food Bank's Punch Woods Endowment Fund (CommunityFoodBank.org, 3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson Arizona, 85713) and/or the Blanche Johnson Courtyards (Blanche Johnson Courtyards, dba Park Villa Casitas, 1435 E. 36th St., Tucson, Arizona 85713).

ZACHAU, George Vernon

of Green Valley for 15 years, passed peacefully on March 1, 2020 following a stroke. Born in Willow Springs, IL, he became a Mechanical Engineer and a Korean War veteran. George moved to Tucson, worked for Hughes Aircraft and met his wife of 61 years, Margaret Lemas. He enjoyed a long career in Engineering in Phoenix; Reading, PA; and Denver. Once retired he and Margaret moved to Green Valley. George enjoyed woodworking, family camping, fishing with his brother Don, designing/building a cabin, his roses, Sudoku, and bridge. A man of integrity, he is survived by his loving family, Margaret; children, Denise (Tom Gebes), David and Eric; three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He is now with his parents and brother which brings us comfort. There will be a Celebration of Life in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association or to Gospel Rescue Mission. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.