In memoriam: Funeral notices, August 4, 2021

GOMPF, Evelyn Carol

went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2021. Also known as Lynn, Lynny to her family, and GamGam or Grammy to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lynn was born December 13, 1944 to Steven and Eleanor Parise, in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of six, her family moved from New York to Tucson, Arizona, where she attended Mission Manor Elementary and Sunnyside High School. She also received a degree from Golden Beauty Cosmetology School.

In 1964 she met her husband Larry and after two years of courtship, they were married on June 12, 1966 and had three children, Cindy Lea Sorber, Steven William Gompf and Jonathan James Gompf. As her children got older, she loved teaching them secret family recipes and when grandchildren came along, it was tradition to go to grandma's and make cookies or homemade ravioli.

Lynn loved life, never knew a stranger, was always taking time to help others. Her daughter, Cindy, called her a "hummingbird", because she was everywhere, always on the go and hard to keep up with. She made others feel welcomed. She was one of a kind. When God made her, the mold was thrown away. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Another joy in her life was her horse "Sonny". He was a special gift from God, that once in a lifetime horse.

In 1991 Lynn quit her job to care for her parents until their passing. Then in 2000, She and Larry moved to Oroville, Washington to build their dream home on five acres of land across from a lake. They found their Church home, made new friends and served the Lord in different ministries. Lynn had a servant's heart and the gift of encouraging others, organization and administration skills along with the gift of hospitality.

In 2017, Lynn and Larry return home to Tucson, to be close to family and friends. She continued to love the Lord, serve her heavenly Father and continued to encourage her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was truly a proverbial woman (Proverbs 31).

She was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Miller and her parents, Steven and Eleanor Parise. Survived by her husband, Larry Gompf of 55 years; daughter, Cindy Sorber; sons, Steven Gompf and Jonathan Gompf; seven grandchildren, Sean Sorber, Aubrey Kinch, Brynn Gompf, Madison Trimble, Stevie Nicole Gompf, Rylan Gompf, Brady Gompf and five great-grandchildren, Drake Kinch, Emery Kinch, Hollyn Kinch, Carter Sorber and Parker Sorber. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2021 at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

HOWARD, Ray

was born in 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Anne and Harry Howard. He grew up in Wilmington, Delaware with his parents and his two older sisters. After high school, he joined the Air Force during the Vietnam War. After he was discharged, he received his BS at the University of Delaware. He earned his Master's Degree in Microbiology at the University of Arizona.

In 1971, he met and married Dyana Green and his daughter Apryl, was born in 1977. He served as the Chief of the Laboratory at UofA's student health center for over 25 years. He was an active member in the Lyons breakfast club and Temple Emanu- El Men's Club. After retiring, he became a courier for the National Donor Marrow Program, travelling all over the world. He volunteered as an elementary math tutor and even did taxes for AAPR.

He is survived by his wife, Dyana; daughter, Apryl; grandchildren, Ethan and Kaitlyn and sister, Barbara; a niece and many nephews. Donations may be made in memory of Ray to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Tucson. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.

PLACEY, Gladys M.

80, died Thursday July 29, 2021 at her residence on Worthley Pond in Peru.

Born in Brunswick, ME on January 8, 1941 she was a daughter of Chester and Lucille (Bibber) Doughty. Gladys was a graduate of Brunswick High school class of 1959. She worked for Eastern Oil and Equipment as a secretary and bookkeeper. She was also part owner of G&G Wallpapering. She was a 25-year volunteer every Thursday at Maine Medical Center in Portland, she was a member of the hockey and track boosters and was the First Lady of the Rotary International District 7780 in 2002 - 2003. She and her husband Tim traveled extensively to Australia, England, Scotland, Spain, St Petersburg, Morocco and Antarctica. She enjoyed winters in Arizona and summers at Worthley Pond in Peru. She brought life and love to everyone that she met.

She was married on Orr's Island, ME on March 26, 1966 to Tim Placey who survives of Peru. Other survivors include a daughter, Carrie Placey and companion Joseph Hahn of Bath; a son, Glenn Placey and his wife Liza of Lovell, ME; a sister, Ruth Doughty of Westbrook and a surrogate son, Randy Carey and his wife Karolla of South Carolina; many niece and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Waitestill and wife Mary, Albert and wife Jean, and Roland; sisters, Teresa Roof and husband Edward and Frances Johnson.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Orr's Island Cemetery in Harpswell, ME. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Maine Children's Cancer, c/o Development Office, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME, 04102 in her memory.

WELLS, Michael Cantrell

was born in Santa Monica, California, on July 14, 1944. He died on May 24, 2021 of natural causes in Tucson, Arizona. He was the son of a career Naval officer (who ultimately became an Admiral), Wade Cantrell Wells, and a full-time homemaker mother, Frances "Bunny" Wells.

Mike was a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, and served as the Athletic Trainer for both UCLA and Beverly Hills High School. He once wrote to his parents from college "I am also going to do something I have always wanted to deep down inside....I believe I have the ability to help people with their lives and I am going to get the education to use it." He made life-long friends and, in their final years, he was a devoted caretaker to his mother and his sister, Victoria, both of whom predeceased him.

While in Tucson Michael spent many years volunteering in the Senior Congregate Meals Program at the Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center in Tucson.

Michael was a gentle and loving man, always willing to help. He was a voracious reader and loved convertible automobiles. His final move to Tucson was to be near to and supportive of his second family (see below).

Michael never married. He leaves surviving two Godsons, Todd Michael Allen of Tucson, AZ and Travis Ethan Allen of Huntington Beach, CA, and a God-grandson, Jacob Michael Allen also of Tucson AZ, (plus a whole lot of friends at the Pima County Ellie Towne Community Center). A Memorial Service will be held at the Calvary Christian Fellowship in Tucson, Arizona (3850 N. Commerce Dr. #113) at noon on Saturday, August 7, 2021.