In memoriam: Funeral notices, September 24, 2021

BARNETT, Elinor Louise (Clark)

Elinor was born February 9, 1930 and passed away on September 18, 2021. She was born at home in Coolidge, Arizona to Mickey and Pearl Clark and was the oldest of five children. She lived in Coolidge for three years before the family moved to Marana for five years. They then moved to back to Coolidge where she graduated high school. She briefly attended Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.

She met Earl Clinton (Barney) Barnett in Marana and they married March 13, 1949. They had four children, Tricia, Gini, Fred and Laura. Over the years Barney and Elinor primarily farmed cotton, but also alfalfa, wheat, barley, maize and corn.

Elinor was an active member of the Marana Community. She served as President of both the Marana Women's Club and the PTA. As her children grew, she was a Girl Scout Leader for ten years and a Cub Scout Leader for some of those same years. She played a significant role in bringing health care to the Marana Community. Elinor had a kind and giving heart and was often happiest helping other people.

In 1967 she accepted her first paid position outside of the home at Intermountain Aviation, which later became Evergreen Air Center. Starting as a part time server, she progressed to the position of Manager of the motel, restaurant, and bar. She retired after 30 years.

Elinor enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, the arts, playing bridge, traveling, and especially spending time with family and friends. She loved watching evening sunsets and going for Sunday drives and picnics. Elinor had many pets throughout the years, and they brought her great comfort and joy.

She is survived by: siblings, Tom Clark (Evelyn), Mickey Clark, Peggy Reece; children, Virginia Hoopes (James), Fred Barnett and Laura Barnett and grandchildren, Tim and Eric Hoopes, Jason Barnett and Kelly Steele.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney; daughter, Patricia Barnett and sister, Onita Ham.

The family wishes to thank the many caregivers that provided her comfort and care over the past ten years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Marana Food Bank, The Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

Services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021. Viewing/Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Heritage Coolidge Funeral Home, Coolidge, AZ. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Coolidge, AZ. Celebration of Life: 12:30 p.m. MARANA MORTUARY, Marana, AZ.

CARLISLE, Mildred L.

Died September 19, 2021 at 79 years. A prolific reader and book collector, avid traveler, NASCAR fan, and desert lover, Millie Carlisle lived life to its fullest. Books expanded her world as a child, and she shared that love as a K-12 Librarian/ Teacher for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.

Her greatest achievements were being a loving and supportive wife, step-mother, sister, and aunt, providing guidance and support to students, and traveling to all 50 states by the time she was age 50, as well as Mexico, Japan, and China.

Her husband of 51 years, Irving Carlisle, preceded her in February 2020. Some of those who will remember her are her step-sons, Paul and James Carlisle; step-daughter, Kathleen Hinman; grand-step-daughter, Rebecca and great-grand-step-son, Phoenix; her brother, Howard Baker his wife, Cheryll, son, Brian and daughter, Amy (Lee) and her nieces, Shapri and Shane LoMaglio.

She was a kind and loving person who will be remembered with love and thanks by all those whose life she touched.

For those who wish to honor her, donations can be made in her name to Literacy Connects (memo: The Reading Seed) an organization that Millie volunteered with after her retirement. Donation Link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12794&id=22 Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

CHRISTENSEN, Annegrethe

October 1934 - September 2021

Annegrethe Christensen passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on September 8th at her Tucson home.

Annegrethe Christensen was born in 1934 to Lars Sorensen and Magdelene Pilgaard on the family farm in Fjerritslev, Denmark. Orphaned at an early age, she and her brother were raised in a loving home by her aunt and uncle, Alma and Niels Pilgaard, who operated the town bookstore during World War II. Annegrethe moved to Prescott, Arizona in 1963 to marry her husband Don, who she met several years earlier during an internship in the US. She and Don, who passed away in September 2018, later moved to Phoenix before moving to Tucson where they eventually retired.

A former member of Arizona Designer Craftsmen, Annegrethe was an accomplished and exhibited textile artist. An Occupational Therapist by profession, Annegrethe worked at Tucson Medical Center, Health South, and La Posada in Green Valley.

Annegrethe and Don were active members of their Church, Grace St. Paul's, in Tucson. In addition to being an active churchgoer, Annegrethe was a stalwart of the Danish Club in Tucson where she often hosted the Nisse Sisters craft group and made her famous aebleskiver (Danish donuts) for Tucson Meet Yourself. Annegrethe was also a longtime member of the P.E.O., an organization that champions women's education across the globe.

Warm and approachable, Annegrethe attracted many close friends from work, the church, the Danish Club, A.D.C. and, the P.E.O., and her neighborhoods.

She loved music, reading, and keeping up with current events. KUAT radio played every day and the PBS News Hour was on every night.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Soren Pilgaard and is survived by her son, Peter; son-in-law, The Rev. Mark Hummell; niece, Alice Marlowe; nephew, Niels Pilgaard-Harsaae and cousin, Susanne Chaffe.

An in-person celebration of life will be held at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ, on October 8, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at which masks and social distancing will be required. The service will also be live-streamed on the Church's Facebook feed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Arizona Public Media, the Macular Degeneration Foundation, or Grace St. Paul's Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

DHRUV, Indravadan "Indra"

passed away on September 19, 2021 at the age of 87. Indra was born in Mumbai, India and spent his formative years growing up in Gujarat, India before moving to the United States for college. A graduate of the University of Texas, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he met and married Bonnie Strang in 1965 and together raised their two boys, Eric, and Mark. After a divorce, Indra visited his family in India and reunited with Nayana, a lovely woman whom he had known for many years. They married in 1992 and moved back to Chicago until his retirement in 1999. Indra and Nayana relocated to Tucson, Arizona where they could be closer to his son, Eric, and cultivated a close-knit community of dear friends. Together they traveled the world, spent time with his children and grandchildren, rooted for his life-long love of the Chicago Bears, and died of a heart attack after watching them win on Sunday afternoon. Indra will be forever remembered as a loving father and grandfather, a caring husband, a great friend to so many, and one who had truly mastered the art of life and good living.Indra is survived by his wife of 30 years, Nayana, and her daughter and family, Swati, Anil Manik, and Simran Marwaha; his two sons and their families, Eric and Suzanne Dhruv, Mark, Krista, Aylah and Soren Dhruv; and his siblings, Paresh, Monica, Sneha, and Akshay and their families. A Memorial Service for Indra will take place at Adair Funeral Homes on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

MCCARTHY, Pammelyn

(Hollingsworth)

62, of Marana, AZ, passed away on August 27, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She had an exuberant energy that was contained in a California laissez-faire attitude that will forever be missed by everyone who came into her presence. Her wit and dry humor were almost as sharp as her scissors. She was a force of nature; determined to leave her footprints in the sand she loved and in the hearts of all who loved her. She was a devoted and loving wife, an inspiring leader to her team, and the most loyal and supportive woman to have as a friend.

Pammelyn was born in San Jose, CA to Arthur and Dorothy McCarthy on August 20, 1959. A true California girl at heart, she loved animals, the beach and the possibility of…everything. Even as a young girl, Pammelyn always knew her calling was in the beauty industry. She would cut, color and style her friends' hair for a small fee (yes, even then she was an entrepreneur) eventually becoming a licensed cosmetologist. Her career spanned over 30 years in different roles from stylist, colorist, educator, to managing luxury salons and spas and then opening one of her own.

She founded Salon Blonde in Marana, AZ in January 2012 with her husband, Bill. Pammelyn, an industry leader and a formidable businesswoman, was dedicated to keeping herself and the team she created at the forefront of continuing education and growing with the latest trends. Self-proclaimed mad scientist of color and perfectionist, she was humble in her talent and pushed herself (and her team) every day. She spread the love for her craft by making sure each client was happy when they got up from her chair and she cultivated that culture into her salon. Anyone who knew Pammelyn was touched by kindness, her openness to trust, dry sense of humor, mild stubbornness and her intelligence.

She is survived by the love of her life, partner of over 20 years and husband, Bill Hollingsworth. They found each other and never let go. Their love, respect and mutual consideration for one another is unparalleled. Bill credits her in teaching him to be open to people, their perspectives and showing kindness even in the toughest of times. She will live on in his heart, in the hearts of her family, friends and anyone who had the opportunity to know her.

She is survived by her loving stepson, Trevor Lee Hollingsworth and her fur babies, Stone and Lala McCarthy; her brother—best friend/hero, Arthur H. McCarthy Jr., his wife, April F. McCarthy; her loving nephew, Adam T. McCarthy (S: Shari McCarthy) and niece, Debra Lee Bravo (S: Fred S. Bravo) and countless friends who were like family. Pammelyn is predeceased by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Dorothy B. McCarthy.

Pammelyn wanted to be remembered as she was—happy, fulfilled and full of life. No services will be held. In lieu of floral tributes, help save the animals she loved so dearly by donating to the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group in her honor. Website: https://saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org Arrangements by MARANA MORTUARY.