In memoriam: Funeral notices, December 2, 2020

BROWN, Garold "Gary" Clyde

died peacefully at his home in Tucson, Arizona on December 2, 2019 with his family by his side. Gary was born on January 4, 1939 in Sanger, California. He and his loving and devoted wife, Carol Brown, were married for 55 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Thelma Brown and grandson, Thomas Chase Worden. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, April Worden and granddaughter, Taylor Worden. He also left his gregarious three sisters, Barbara Hightower, Joanne Cooney and Sharon Envernizzi along with many nieces and nephews. Gary lead a full life and was well known for his dry sense of humor, his persevering work ethic, golden heart and a full head of wavy hair.

Gary came into this world impoverished and always knew he would be successful through hard work and determination. When Gary looked at business opportunities, he always viewed them with a huge lens. Some people would want to develop apartments, Gary built over 2,000 units. Some people would want a storage facility, Gary built 18 locations of them. Whatever he did, from owning/breeding and racing thoroughbreds, to constructing many different types of properties, Gary did it big. Gary was well known for his respect and love for his employees and that love and respect was returned to him. He wanted to give them all a window of opportunity for success through the hard work that he lived by.

Gary had so many passions throughout his life, but his first was always his work. In the early years, you could find Gary at a construction site at 5am in his El Camino with his loyal dog "Red" wagging his tale beside him. He loved a good real estate deal, solving a tough problem, fast boats, cars, dune buggy riding at Pismo, snow skiing, flying small planes, deep sea fishing (especially on his beloved "El Patron"), plants of all varieties, old westerns, a good steak and VO. Always an animal lover, he raised cattle, horses, buffalo, peacocks, Koi fish, cats and numerous dogs. No one will ever forget his smile, his chuckle and most of all his generosity. Gary will be sorely missed by his community of employees in both Arizona and California, many longtime friends and colleagues and especially his loving family. Arrangements were handled by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

ELLIOTT, Arthur "Butch"

77, was born in Roseburg, Oregon, on September 7, 1943. He passed away in Tucson on November 29, 2020 from complications related to Parkinson's Disease, which he fought for over 15 years. Butch grew up in small-town Oregon, for which he held an affection throughout his entire life. After graduating from Southern Oregon College, he married Barbara Lewis in 1967. Together, they moved to Washington state, where their three sons were born, and then to Tucson, Arizona in 1981. After spending decades working in retail, Butch spent the latter years of his career in sales for the Holsum Bread Company. His friends, family, and co-workers knew him for his devotion to his family, his profound sense of integrity, and the deep well of his kindness. Butch was a man of few words and many smiles, who never missed a chance to cheer with deep-throated enthusiasm, whether he was watching his children, his grandchildren, or the Arizona Wildcats. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; his sister, Pat; sons, Michael (Jenn), Sean (Cathy) and Peter (Jennifer) and five grandchildren, Gabriel, Margaret, Aine, Samantha and Liam. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the PWR gym of Tucson, AZ at https://www.pwr4life.org/gift/. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

MCMURRAY, Mary Elizabeth Peyton

9/14/1930 - 11/22/2020

Elizabeth Peyton McMurray, 90 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020. Born September 14, 1930 in Barbour County, Alabama to beloved parents, Hugh and Polly Bush, Elizabeth lived in Clayton, AL from an early age, and attended college at the University of Montevallo. She met the love of her life, William D. Peyton when he was a cadet in flight training stationed in Selma, AL. They married soon after and in 1953 permanently made their home in Tucson, AZ, where they raised their three children. Elizabeth was always a devoted wife and mother and a devoted daughter to her parents back home. She loved to cook and entertain, enjoyed sports-with particular interest in the University of Arizona and Auburn football teams. She enjoyed participating in ball room dancing competitions at Arthur Murray's, fashion, home decorating, and had a true sense of class and style. She was a true lady and a kind and gentle soul.

She is survived by her son, William Dean Peyton (Terry); daughter, Shari Denise Treiber (Dan); ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Polly Bush; sister, Catherine; husband, William Donald Peyton and son, Donald Allen Peyton. We will miss you here on earth and know you are smiling down on us from heaven. Elizabeth will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband and son. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.