In memoriam: Funeral notices, October 10, 2018

BUSSARD, Commander

Vernon R., Jr.

Passed away October 3, 2018. Vernon was born December 11, 1931 in Jefferson City, Missouri the only son of Vernon R. Bussard Sr. and Helen Lucille Bishop Bussard. He attended local schools and graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1949. After attending one year at the local Junior College, he joined the United States Navy. On completion of Recruit Training in San Diego, California, he returned to Jefferson City to marry Marlene Ruth Tremain. They were married May 13, 1951. Vernon attended various technical training schools and was assigned to Naval Station Miami, Florida as his first duty station. In 1953, he was transferred to Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, where he and Marlene spent the next years from 1953 to 1957. Returning to Memphis, Tennessee, he attended advanced Electronic training and remained as an Instructor until he received orders to Officer Candidate School, where he graduated as an Ensign in 1958. A series of assignments filled the next few years. He was ordered to Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California in 1968. He received his B.A. in Political Science and a M.S. in International Relations upon completion of his studies. After graduation, he was assigned to various Command positions in the Republic of Vietnam, where he sustained injuries that resulted in a disability retirement from the Navy in 1975. Along the way, he was awarded various medals including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Stars with Combat Distinguishing Device, several Navy Commendation Medals, Unit Citations, and other U.S. and Foreign Awards. He commanded USS Vammen, USS Dennis J. Buckley and USS Tulare, and served as Executive Officer of USS Ozbourne during his Naval career, as well as other assignments. After retirement, and after several different occupations, he and Marlene retired to Tucson, Arizona in 1987. Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene and survived by his two sons, Grant of Tehachapi, California, Keith of Chino, California; a daughter, Crystal Squire of Tucson; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. An Interment Service will be held at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family kindly suggests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org. Arrangements under the care of VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.

CHRISTENSEN, Donald James 12/27/1931 - 9/10/2018

Donald "Don" Christensen was born and raised in the Chicago area where he attended New Trier High School. Don received Bachelors in Business Administration from Northwestern. After serving in the US Army, Don returned to Northwestern where he received a Juris Doctorate. In 1961, Don moved to Prescott Arizona, and in 1963 he married Annegrethe Pilgaard in Aarhus Denmark. Don and Annegrethe returned to Prescott where Don worked for the Valley National Bank, served as the Prescott City Attorney and was appointed as a judge in the City Court. The family moved to Phoenix when Don was appointed as a judge for Phoenix Municipal Court. In 1974, the family moved to Washington when Don served in the Solicitors Office for the Department of Interior. Don and Annegrethe moved to Tucson in 1985 where Don finished out his Career at Bank One. Don was an Eagle Scout, former scoutmaster and supported scouting his entire life. Don was active at Grace St. Paul's Church and the Danish Club of Tucson. Don was a vigorous advocate for mental health and participated in Tucson's Bi-Polar Support Group. Don is survived by his wife, Annegrethe; son, Peter; son-in-law, Mark; nephew, Niller; niece, Alice; grandchildren, Merin, Judin and Joyce and many cousins in Ireland and Denmark. A Memorial Service will take place at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 2331 E. Adams St. in Tucson on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that gifts in Don's memory be directed to Grace St. Paul's Church, Southern Arizona VA Home Based Primary Care Team or TMC Hospice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

In Loving Memory of GOUDREAU, Earl F. Jr. July 10, 1970 - October 10, 1989

29 years ago you were taken from us. We still wonder why. You are missed and loved by your family and so many friends. Your friends have helped

us get thru the days we thank them for their thoughtfulness. Wish we could have hugged you one more time and told you how much we loved you. Always in our hearts, Mom, Dad and Niky

LAWSON, Gilbert F.

resident of Tucson, Arizona was carried in the arms of Jesus to his eternal home Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 82 years old. He was born in Montezuma, Indiana July 12, 1936 to Fred and Blanche Lawson. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954. He had a long career in finance from 1960 to 1994. He moved to Arizona in 1967. He was employed with Axa/Equitable Life Assurance Society from 1967 to 1994 holding several positions including President of the Western Region. He also served on Grand Canyon University's Board of Trustees, serving as Chairman of the Board from 1988 to 1995 where he received an honorary doctoral degree. He retired from Axa/Equitable in 1994 to pursue seminary studies through Liberty University. He was ordained in 1996 and became Associate Pastor at North Swan Baptist Church serving as Minister of Education. He was a founder of Carden Christian Academy Central. He attended Indiana State University, American College, where he received his CLU, CHFC. He continued post graduate courses at Stanford and Columbia University's. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte Ann Lawson; his sister, Judy Sue Donnelly. His children, Dianna Marquez (Gary) Elaine Battock (Martin) Gilbert Fred Lawson II (MaryAnn); his grandchildren, Joseph Battock (Kathryn) Kate Marquez (Clayton Robideau) Sarah Althen (Howard) Dr. Andrew Marquez (Jennifer) Vincent Marquez, Freddy Marquez, Emily Lawson Lara (Isia) Lauren Elaine Talarico (Frankie ); great-grandchildren, Brooks Bennett, Cailyn Bennett, Jonah Battock, Micah Battock, Caleb Marquez, Joshua Marquez, Silas Marquez; loving-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and host of long time friends. Services being held at North Swan Baptist Church Saturday, October 13, 2018. His family thank him for his Christ like example, love and devotion, hard work and excellence in every endeavor. Sweetheart, dad, grandpa, poppi. You will be sorely missed. We love you! Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY.

POWERS, Zola Lyerly

One of God's human masterpieces, Zola Lyerly Powers, departed her native Tucson for Heaven on October 1, 2018. She was born on December 16, 1931 at the Stork's Nest. She spent her early years on her family's 640 acre homestead, which is now Tanque Verde. She attended the Tanque Verde Country School and later Tucson High School (Class of 1950, Alpha Epsilon) and Woodbury University in Los Angeles where she studied fashion and interior design. In 1952 Zola designed her own wedding dress for her marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Christopher Powers. Zola taught young Tucsonan's how to design and sew their own clothes while managing the fabric department at Jacome's Department Store in the early 1950's. Throughout her life, Zola designed casual and formal wear for herself, her children and her grandchildren. Zola and Larry also designed and built their own homes in Nogales and Tucson, and Zola's impeccable taste for interior design made each one a showcase. After Zola was married, the couple lived in Atascadero, California, where Larry was stationed while serving in the Army. They returned to Tucson to start their family and in 1963, they moved to Nogales, Arizona where Larry managed one of his family's stores, O'Malley Building Materials. Zola immediately became active in the Nogales community including volunteering at her children's schools, the American Heart Fund, 4-H, American Business Women's Association, Realtor Association, Pimeria Art Gallery, Girl Scouts, Garden Club and more. She made many dear, lifelong friends in Tucson and Nogales. Zola and Larry made lasting memories with family and friends at their cabin on Mt Lemmon and later at their cabin in Lakeside. Zola took her most important jobs very seriously: she was an outstanding wife and an always present, compassionate, generous with attention and love to her four children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Larry; her children, Patti Zermeño (Gilbert), Nikki Dodier (Vic), Chris Powers (Terri) and Helen (Dede) Powers; her sisters, Nina McCarville and Sara Humphrys, and her sister-in-law, Mary Helen Powers. Her beloved grandchildren, Wilson, Seth, Zola, Delaney, Makinley, Tate, Ashley, Tracy, Steven, Erik, Jeffrey and Michael and great-granddaughter, Zola and her mother, Killian. A celebration of Zola's life will be held on December 16, 2018 at a location to be announced later. Arrangements by OASIS CREMATION & BURIAL.

TATUM, O.C.

94 passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2018. He's survived by his children, Bobby J. Tatum and his wife Barbara, Patricia A. Tatum, Barbara A. Tatum, and Rodney L. Tatum; his sister, Gladys Strickland; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving mother and father, Oscar Tatum & Willie Alexander Tatum, two sisters and three brothers.

URREIZTIETA, Belén Mosquera de 6/24/1921-10/7/2018

Belén Mosquera, descendant of Generals of the War of Independence led by Simón Bolívar, and Presidents of La Gran Colombia, Venezuela and Colombia, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on June 24, 1921. She passed away in Tucson, Arizona on October 7, 2018, leaving this world to meet her Lord and Savior. Preceding her into Heaven were the love of her life, Iñaki Urreiztieta; her beloved parents, Luis Mosquera and Carola Pardo; her sister, Josefina La Costa; her brothers, Luis and Ramón Mosquera; and her precious grandson, Lezo Urreiztieta. She is survived by her four children, Irel Urreiztieta, Lirain (Marisol) Urreiztieta, Arizeder (Dianne) Urreiztieta, and Izaro (Melissa) Urreiztieta; five grandchildren, Lirain (Melissa), Andrés, Iñaki, Gaizka, and Belén; and two great-grandsons, Unai and Ander. She is also survived by her sisters, Carolina Mitchell and Teresa Urrutia; her brothers, Eduardo and Miguel Mosquera; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives around the world. Belén moved her family to Tucson in 1966 searching for a climate that would help her sons' asthma. Her vocation in life was first and foremost to be a good mother, and in this she succeeded well beyond expectations. She cared for others all of her life and her generosity touched many. Should anyone wish to, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic and/or Christian nonprofits that minister to the poor, the sick, or victims of catastrophes, or to the Lezo Urreiztieta Scholarship Fund for track athletes at the UofA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle (5150 N. Valley View Rd.), followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Private interment. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.