In memoriam: Funeral notices, March 25, 2018

CARSWELL-BING, Evelyn Medicus Ed D.

99 "flew west" March 18, 2018 in Tucson. Born in Baltimore, MD to the late harry and Daisy Medicus; WWII Navy WAVES Officer; teacher/principal Amphitheater's Harelson and Walker Schools; Associate Professor Emeritus U of A; 1st Woman President Phi Delta Kappa, UA Chapter 30; Faculty Advisor Pi Lambda Theta; served on Boards of Tucson YWCA, Girls Ranch, Tucson Community School, Tucson Children's Museum and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. She traveled to all seven continents; published three books and did family history for Carswell, Ingley and Medicus families. Preceded in death by husbands, David Carswell and John Bing; sons, Peter and David Carswell. Survived by son, Ronald Carswell; grandson, Blair Carswell and wife, Daphne Gomez-Mena and great-granddaughters, Mia Rose and Olivia; and many friends. Tributes may be made to the Children's Museum Tucson or Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in her name. Family and friends visited her in Hospice at Casa de la Luz at Hacienda and thank you to all who cared for her and watch over her.

CLARK, Preston H. "Chuck"

85 of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully at home with family members present on March 21, 2018. Preston was born September 13, 1932 in Greenville, SC to the late Grady P. Clark and Annie Lee Miller Clark. He joined the U.S. Airforce in 1950, assigned to the Munitions maintenance field. Fighting in Korea, Vietnam and several skirmishes. Achieving the rank of Chief Master Sargent (CMSGT). CMSGT Clark received numerous accommodations, awards and citations during his 27-year military career, including the Bronze Star. After retiring from the Airforce, Mr. Clark worked for the transportation department of Tucson Unified School District. In 1955 Preston married Beverly C. Mayne and they had three daughters. He raced motorcycles in his early years. He enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and fixing things. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard and LeRoy Clark; and his daughter, Linda Mueller. Survived by his wife of 62 years; his daughters, Ramona Clark and Pamela Williams; grandchildren, Jamie "Sahar" Ortiz, Daniel Mueller, Dillon Williams, and Raina Williams; great-grandchildren, Iliana and Alaina Ortiz; sisters, Margaret King and Doris Porter; and brother, James "Lefty" Clark. Memorial Service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - noon with reception following at South Lawn Cemetery, Park Ave, Tucson, Arizona.

COLE, John E., Sr.

71, passed away peacefully at Tucson Medical Center, Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born at TMC, June 27, 1946 to Fred and Edith Cole. He is survived by daughters, Patricia (Victor) Scozzarella, Melissa Cole; son, John E. Cole, Jr. (Cathy); brother, Carl Cole and loving partner, Carol Gavagan, all of Tucson. He has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. John served as a coach and was an official for High School, ASA and USSSA. A private celebration of his life be held at a later date. Arrangements being made by AVENIDAS CREMATION & BURIAL.

DeMENT, Margaret A. "Maggie" 3/11/1944- 3/15/2018

Maggie was born and raised in Tucson and graduated Catalina High in 1962. She is survived by her mother, Marge Clinton; her three children, Chris (Minnette), Lisa (Karl), and David (Suzanne) Sartori; her brother, John (Cathy) Mitchell; her step-children, John "Chip" and Scott (Melody) DeMent, and Cindy (David) Hargis; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four beloved fur babies. She is preceded in death by her father, Walter W. Mitchell; and late husband, John F. DeMent D.C. Maggie was known for her kind, loving ways and her sense of humor. She was a spiritual being, an avid reader, and an inquirer of knowledge. A Celebration of Life to be announced.

FRITZ, William Joseph, 86, of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born September 10, 1931 in Kittanning, PA, the son of William and Grace (Shoemaker) Fritz. Bill grew up on a dairy farm in West Kittanning, PA. He served as an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war. In 1957 he married Jewell Faith of Kittanning, PA. In 1958 they moved to Tucson, AZ with a lot of hopes and dreams and a baby on the way. In the early years in Tucson he worked in the mobile home industry but spent most of his career working in and around the copper mining industry. He was a mechanic who could fix just about anything. He always stepped up to serve as PTA president, got involved in school and community groups, and helped to register voters. He enjoyed hiking the mountains around Tucson. He will be deeply missed by his son, Wesley and his wife, Toni; son, Bradley and his wife, Gail; grandsons, Tyler and Brandon. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell; his parents; sisters, Pearl and Rosella; and grandson, John Bradford Fritz. Friends and family will be received from 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME at 8090 N. Northern Ave., Oro Valley, AZ 85704. A Memorial Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. where those gathered will be invited to speak and share their memories of Bill. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity in Bill's name. Arrangements by DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY, SMITH & BOYD FUNERAL HOME, INC.

FULLER, Jay R. 89, passed on March 10, 2018. Survived by wife Jackie, two children, five grandchildren, two great-grandsons. His message to all family and friends, "So long - meet you at the pass." Services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the MARANA MORTUARY, 12146 W. Barnett Rd., Marana AZ at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana.

GAMBURG, Eric Joseph died March 4, 2018. He was born in August 1971 to Martin and Marlene. He grew up in Tucson, was in the Navy, then a banker and for the last several years he battled MS. He was very proud of his daughter, Anika and loved her completely. He had a complex mind, razor wit and will be terribly missed. A Memorial is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Fort Lowell. Burial is at noon at East Lawn 5801 E. Grant. Please come and help us celebrate his life.

GOODRIDGE, Edwin "Ted" H., Jr.

age 88, passed away in Tucson, AZ on January 29, 2018. Born in Hartford, CT to Edwin H. and Alice (Coates) Goodridge, Ted grew up in nearby Bristol, where he attended local schools. In 1951, he graduated with a degree in Business Administration from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University), in Flint, MI. While there, Ted authored the school song, created the 'Bulldog' university mascot, and wrote for the school newspaper. He continued to write the monthly newsletter for the class of '51 until weeks before his death. After college, Ted began a successful career with the New Departure bearing division of GM, and remained with the company for 38 yrs. He then spent 10 years as president of a venture company, before retiring in 1995. Ted moved to Tucson in 1988, and served on the HOA board at Dorado Country Club, served as Secretary and Chairman of the Foothills Forum, was a board member of Midtown Sertoma, and on the music board at Rincon Congregational Church. Ted and his longtime love, Lucille, spent many happy years together, traveling to all 50 states and countries abroad, spending summers in the Colorado mountains at Chateau Chaparral, enjoying their many friends, being avid sports fans, and visiting family all across the country. Ted is preceded in death by his father, his mother, his brother, John C. "Jack" Goodridge; his first wife, Joanne Little; and second wife, Katherine Benson. He leaves his life partner, Lucille Habeck; daughters, Alison Brule and Abbe Poline; sons, Win and Ben Goodridge; and Dale and Gary Ludwig; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and dear stepchildren and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at Rincon Congregational Church at 122 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, on March 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

POLM, Mary Aurelia

passed away on March 15, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Angeline Miller and her brothers, Gary Miller and Paul Miller. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Lattimore (Brian) and her son, Joshua Pearl (Tasha) and her four grandchildren, Madison Lattimore, Taylor Lattimore, Harper Lattimore and Gabe Pearl. Mary is also survived by her sisters, Gail S. Newton, Laura B. Graham and Carla J. Starck. She is also survived by her nieces, Tonya Alix McGinley and Kimberly Starck and nephews, Luke Newton, Scott Newton and Eric Stark and great-nephews, Nick and Andrew Weinand and great-niece, Tyler Miller and her best friend, Laurel Thorpe. Mary was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 24, 1954 and graduated from Palo Verde High School. Time stopped on March 15, 2018, only for a moment, just long enough to allow another angel into haven. Mary's smile, kindness, compassion and generosity made this world a better place!! In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to PACC (Pima Animal Care Center) in Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES-Avalon Chapel.

POTTER, Ferne Rae Anne

mom to so many of us kids, passed away in her home on February 13, 2018, at the age of 77. She lives on in so many of the hearts and memories of her family, neighbors, work peers, and her many, many friends. Ferne left behind her only son, Travis, his wife, her daughter in-law, and in-love, Tamera Potter; and her three grandchildren with whom she spent time throughout her life. Zachary Potter, whom helped her overcome the many technological challenges. Ryan Potter whom would help her run errands and move around all of her holiday decorations each season. She helped raise those to Potter boys, over the many weekends spent together, from birth THROUGH every high school performance and game, all the way to college. Then there was that final special relationship with her ONLY granddaughter, with whom she shared a love of music and performing. Even when Ferne was too weak to walk out of the hours of plays and singing performances and had to be carried to her car in the parking lot, she would always ask when the next time would be she could see them perform. Every time I see one of my many surrogate siblings' pics or posts, I'm reminded of some fantastic story of which Ferne was an integral part. I'll try to arrange something for those of us still able to come around to Tucson in the next few weeks. For now, we can all raise a glass of our favorite beverage, to "mom", and remember, "be a little happier, and a little more patient. Here's to those that wish us well, all the rest can go to hell."

We love you mom, All your kids, family, and oh so many friends.

VENDITTO, Joan

76, passed away peacefully March 19, 2018, in Tucson. Born in New York, NY and raised in Long Island, Joan married her coworker at S. Klein on the Square department store. The couple started a family with two children before moving to W. Germany, where their third child was born. The family returned to the U.S, living in Hampton, Virginia, before moving to Sierra Vista, AZ, where she embarked on a civil service secretarial career that lasted 20 years at Fort Huachuca. She made many friends in Sierra Vista and during retirement in Oro Valley. Joan spent her last few years battling Alzheimer's disease, but recognized and enjoyed being with her family even up to her final day. Joan is survived by husband, Carlo; son, Anthony (Celina); daughter, Carla (Greg); son, Michael (Charlotte) and grandchildren, Clara, Matthew, Amanda and Gabriella. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 26, 2018 at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME in Oro Valley at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Joan's name to the Alzheimer's Association.