In memoriam: Funeral notices, December 23, 2018

ABRAMS, Stanley Paul

86, passed away in Tucson on December 20, 2018 after battling health problems for most of the past year. Stan was born May 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jesse and Gustav Abrams. After a happy childhood in New York, Stan moved to Athens, Ohio where he received his bachelors degree from the Ohio University, and attended graduate school at the University of Michigan. While at Ohio University, Stan entered the ROTC program and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at Wright Patterson AFB. He later served as a First Lieutenant from 1954 1956 at March AFB in California. The following year, Stan married his first wife, Barbara. They moved to Tucson in 1960 where Stan worked for a home builder while also serving as a Captain in the Arizona Air National Guard. His eldest son Eric was born in 1961. During a brief three year stay in Los Angeles, his twins Teri and Ted were born in 1964. The family moved back to Tucson for good, where Stan continued his successful career in real estate building and land development. Following his divorce, Stan became reacquainted with Judy Kuropatkin Berman, and after a long courtship, they married on December 21, 1980. Stan and Judy pursued their mutual interest in politics. Stan was a founding member of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, served as a board member of La Frontera Center, and was active in the southern Arizona Jewish community. Stan was an avid, and accomplished, tennis player, and a passionate supporter of University of Arizona sports, especially his beloved Wildcats basketball team. Besides being a season ticket holder at McKale Center, he enjoyed traveling to road basketball games whenever his schedule permitted. Those mourning Stan's passing include: his wife Judy; younger sister, Doris Goldstein; his children, Eric, Teri, and Ted; stepchildren, Lizzy, Rick, and Melissa; nieces, Cara, Carol, Marion, and Stephanie; nephew, Seth; grandchildren, Alex, Nick, Isabella, Benjamin, Henry, Gabrielle and Ian, and numerous cousins. Services will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.

BAILES, Robert (Bob) James Jr.

passed away on November 26, after a short battle with multiple myeloma. Bob was born on June 17, 1932 in Fort Benning, GA to Narva and Robert Bailes Sr. Bob attended Tucson High School and participated in several sports. He later attended the University of Arizona, receiving his Master's in Education. Bob started his career at Pueblo High School, moving to Cholla High School when it opened in 1969. There he taught Business Education, served as Department Chairman, Athletic Director, Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. Bob was a member of San Xavier Kiwanis and served for over 40 years in several leadership roles. He was most proud of the chapter's Student of the Month program that continues to honor students who overcome great personal obstacles. Bob enjoyed road trips, bowling, cheering on the Arizona Wildcats and weekly Friday night dinners with friends and family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, playfulness and commitment to serving others. Bob is survived by daughters, Carla Bailes (Tom Simpson) and Barbara Bailes (Jose Salazar), companion Nadia Shivack and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Megumi Shimizu and sister, Jeanne Bailes Ward. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Cholla High Magnet School's auditorium, 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to San Xavier Kiwanis, c/o San Xavier Kiwanis, Phil Kaslo, 3170 N Calle Castellon, Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

DUNDAS, Robert (Bob) Kiefer Lt. Colonial, USAF (Ret.)

Robert Kiefer Dundas peacefully passed away at his home in Tucson, Arizona on November 4, 2018. Bob was born on March 21, 1931 in Great Falls, Montana, youngest of two sons, to Ronald and Alpha Dundas. He grew up in Great Falls and attended Great Falls High School, graduating in 1949. While growing up, he worked at Dundas Office Supply, his parents' store and was active with several school activities especially the choral groups, swimming and skiing. He also participated in church choirs and sang on local radio stations in Great Falls with classmate Joyce Siperly, who later had a successful singing career as Joyce Carr. After graduating from high school, he attended college at Montana State College in Bozeman where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, AFROTC and several of the choir groups. He met Elizabeth Jean Gould of Sunburst, a fellow classmate, and they married on September 16, 1951. They both graduated from college in 1953 and he joined the Air Force. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and assigned to Marana Air Force Base, west of Tucson, Arizona in January 1954 to begin his pilot training. During his 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force, Bob was awarded five Distinguished Flying Crosses and 23 Air Medals. He flew several planes, first the T-6, T-28 and T-33 during training. He flew the F-86 during his year in Korea in 1955. He then flew the F-100 and F-104 at George Air Force Base in Victorville California. He then was sent to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany where he flew what became his favorite plane, the F-105 or Thud. In 1966, after four years in Germany, Bob was sent to fly F-105s over North Vietnam and was stationed at The Royal Thai Air Base in Korat, Thailand. Flying with the 421st TFS, he completed his 100 missions in record time and went back to the States and the family moved to Northern Virginia. He was stationed at the Pentagon. Missing flying regularly, Bob volunteered to return to Vietnam in 1969, where he was stationed at Tuy Hoa Air Base in South Vietnam and flew F-100Ds for one year, completing 200+ missions. He returned to the Pentagon until he retired from the Air Force in 1974. After the Air Force, Bob became an investment banker and moved the family from Alexandria, Virginia to the Fredericksburg area. He worked for the investment banking firm, Anderson & Strudwich in Fredericksburg until he retired in 1986. With their daughters all grown and on their own, Bob and Jean went back to Montana and lived in Bob's father's house on the east shore of Flathead Lake. They also bought a home in Tucson, Arizona. They spent their summers in Montana hiking in Glacier National Park and the surrounding area and Bob was an early member of the locally famous, Over the Hill Gang. Their winters they spent in Tucson hiking the surrounding area and they were docents at The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. One of their favorite hikes was hiking in and out of the Grand Canyon, which they did several times. They also traveled to Europe several times. Bob was also able to connect with other retired pilots and enjoyed having lunch on Fridays with The Friday Pilots. Eventually they sold both homes and moved into an apartment in Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson. Bob is survived by Jean, his wife of 67 years; his brother, Tom Dundas of Bozeman, Montana; daughters, Sheryl Beardsley and her husband James, of Austin, Texas, Mary Normile of Alexandria, Virginia and Robbie Rhur of Richmond, Virginia. Grandchildren, Beth Cassidy and her husband Walter of Houston, Texas, Nicole Normile and Nathan Normile, both of Richmond, Virginia and one great-grandchild, Jack Cassidy of Houston, Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends all over the country. His wish was to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, which will occur at a later date. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel.

HAMEL, Wilfred David

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Wilfred David Hamel, Monday, December 17, 2018. He was 92 years old, born December 24, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, the only son of William and Helen Hamel. He was a World War II veteran, and using the GI Bill, graduated from Notre Dame in 1950 in just three years. He had a mortgage banking company in South Florida. He later became a womens' sportswear sales representative, traveling S. Dakota, N. Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee. Wil lived in Tucson 20 years, marrying his wonderful wife Patti 16 years ago. Together they enjoyed golf, tennis, and making many special friends. "Dakota Wil" was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Beverly Jeanne. He is survived by his loving wife, Patti, his two sisters, Sandra Blazey and Marsha Candella; seven children, (Tia Freeman, Guy Hamel, Troya Brown, Lisa Hamel, Jeff Hamel, Dena Hesser, Lance Hamel), two stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Dad, we will cherish our memories of you always, we are forever grateful to be your children. It was a blast. Celebration of Life Service to be announced. Arrangements by OASIS CREMATION & CARE.

KRUTZSCH, Philip Henry 7/12/1919 - 11/7/2018

Born in St Louis to Katherine and August Krutzsch, he grew up in San Diego. A talented athlete, he played football and track. In high school he met the love of his life, Dorothy Edens; marrying in 1940, they shared 74 happy years before her death in 2014. He graduated San Diego State, served in WWII, and in the Naval active reserves until retiring as Lt. Cmdr. in 1979. He received MS-Zoology (UC-Berkeley) and PhD-Anatomy (Kansas Univ). Philip spent his career as a medical educator and researcher. One of three founders of UA College of Medicine (1964), he helped plan the Basic Science Building, recruit the founding faculty and first students. He was the first Chair of the Dept of Anatomy. After retirement (1990) he continued research and publication. Philip was an extraordinary man with a love for nature, an adventuresome spirit, an inquisitive mind, and an appreciation for all living things. He is survived by daughter, Lynda Butner (Steve); son, Eric Krutzsch (Mary); five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life: Casas Adobes UCC Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Saturday, January 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to UA Foundation, Medical Student Scholarships, 1111 N. Cherry Ave., P.O. Box 210109, Tucson, 85721. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

LUKER, Charlotte Lynn

was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 15, 2018, surrounded by her family's storytelling. She was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee on June 3, 1932, to Walter and Elizabeth Waid. On July 25, 1953, she married her adoring husband of 53 years, Arthur James Luker. Charlotte is survived by her son, Rick (Suzanna); daughter, Pamela Ross; son, James; grandchildren, Kali Tileston (Trevor), Ashley Ashcraft (Tim), Sara, Travis Ross (Brooklyn); and sister, Jeanne Cannon. She is also deeply loved by seven great-grandchildren. Charlotte was joyfully greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband, "Jim"; son, Gary, grandson, Corey (Candice) and four siblings. Charlotte actively served the Tucson community, volunteering with the Pueblo Junior Woman's Club, Cub Scouts, Catalina United Methodist Church, and Tucson Medical Center. While living in Tucson, she worked as a homemaker and an office manager for Luker Construction. After moving to Las Vegas in 1989, Charlotte managed four Ethel M Chocolates stores. She was an avid lover of Arizona Wildcat basketball and baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks, bowling, bridge, slot machines, and spoiling her family. If you would like to pay tribute to Charlotte's life, please consider a contribution to TMC for Children. A Memorial Service will be held at Catalina United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

MCNULTY, Carol Susan

Carol, the rare Arizona native, was born in Phoenix on July 14, 1938, and our Lord called her away to her new home on December 13, 2018. For 3.5 years, Carol fought pancreatic cancer with courage, grace, faith, selflessness, dignity, and an unquenchable sense of humor. She died as she had lived. We are deeply grateful for the care we received from Dr. Elquza and his colleagues at Banner Cancer Clinic. During her last four days, Dr. Lincoln and the compassionate and highly professional staff at Peppi's House kept Carol comfortable and made her family feel special. Preceded in death by her son, Dan, and sister, Barbara (Will), she is survived by her devoted husband, Terry; children, Darcy (Jeff), Lisa (Chris), and Pete; daughter-in-law, Annette; stepchildren, John (Chris) and Tracy (Brad); brother, David (Darlene); sisters, Nancy (Randy) and Betsy (Kim); as well as 10 grandchildren. Carol led the usual life of an "Army brat", moving every three years with a gradually increasing number of siblings. As a child, her homes included Fort Missoula, MT, Fort Lewis, WA and Honolulu, where she resided for a year each at Fort Derussy, Fort Kamehameha, and Scofield Barracks. Her home at Fort "Kam" at the entranced to Pearl Harbor was her favorite with a beach and a papaya tree in the backyard. Carol graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, then moved with her family to La Grange, Illinois, where Carol studied at the Lyons Township Junior college, while working at a florist shop. She then attended Bowling Green State University and received at BA in English with minors in business and French. She married and bore four children while living in Toledo, OH. She and her family then moved to Tucson in 1970. Carol believed that her children should sample a broad variety of experiences, so she was occupied with The Girl Scouts, field trips with the Junior Gem & Mineral Society, and assorted classes and activities. Carol and Terry McNulty married in 1976, while he was employed by The Anaconda Co. A merger of Anaconda with ARCO necessitated a move to new headquarters in Denver and a 3-year stay in Englewood, CO. After Terry accepted a job in Oklahoma City, they resided in Edmond, OK, where Carol was on the Flower Guild at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She was active in the League of Women Voters and lobbied tirelessly, but unsuccessfully, for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. They moved to Evergreen, CO, where she served on the Vestry and Flower Guild. Her favorite pastime was hiking above timberline, cataloging alpine flowers and visiting historic mine structures. While living in Oklahoma and Colorado, she earned Master Gardener certificates. They moved back to Tucson in 1993 and joined St. Alban's Episcopal Church, where she served as an usher, lay reader, and chalice bearer, her favorite "job". In 1988, Carol and Terry founded TPMA, a mineral industry consulting firm with as many as 25 Associates, for which she was the business manager for nearly 30 years, bookkeeping, collating and editing reports, producing Association newsletters, and invoicing clients. She proudly belonged to the National Society of DAR and assisted her daughters in becoming members. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Rd., at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please mail donations to TMC Hospice (Peppi's House), 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

MITCHELL, Jon William

died on November 29, 2018 after an 11 month battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. Jon is survived by his wife, Sue Mitchell; son, Jeff Mitchell (Jody); daughter, Amy Serrano (Tony), and four grandchildren, Ryan, Jaime, Patrick, and Sean. Jon is also survived by his mother Lois Mitchell; brother, Joe Mitchell, and sister-in-law, Mary Kay Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his father William Mitchell and brother, Jim Mitchell. Jon was born on February 19, 1948 on a family farm located east of Rose Hill Kansas. The Mitchell family has lived in the Rose Hill area since the late 1880's. Jon graduated from Rose Hill High School, went on to Wichita State University, where he graduated with a degree in accounting. Jon became a CPA in 1972 and practiced as a CPA for 46 years, the last 40 years in Tucson, Arizona. Jon met his wife Sue during his junior year of high school and they were married over 52 years. Throughout their marriage, and especially during Jon's cancer battle, Sue provided unwavering support. Jon played baseball throughout high school, for three years at Wichita State University, and for the semi-pro team in Wichita. Jon was also very enthusiastic about golf. He enjoyed golf matches with friends at Oro Valley Country Club and Saguaro Golf Club. He had fond memories of golfing trips to California, Mexico, Colorado, and Alabama. Jon's greatest pride and happiness was supporting his clients. They made it a joy to go to work, every day, and he appreciated the time he had serving them. In retirement, he was a CPA with CliftonLarsonAllen. No services are planned at Jon's request and interment of his ashes will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery next to his father, brother, grandparents, and great grandparents. Donations to Casa de Laz Luz in Tucson can be made in Jon's name. Their extraordinary care is appreciated by the Mitchell family. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.

RITTER, Robert Lyman (Bob)

passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Bob was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 10, 1943. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. Jerome and Mary Ritter and his son, Christopher Alvillar Ritter. He is survived by sister, Marianne Ritter; son, Erik Ritter; daughter, Dominique Ritter and granddaughter, Sumaya Alvillar. Bob earned an undergraduate degree from Western New Mexico University and two master's degrees from The University of Arizona. He was employed by the Silver City Enterprise newspaper, a Silver City radio station, KTKT, KCUB and KNST radio stations in Tucson and KUAT television. He taught at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College and had a talk show where he interviewed TV and movie personalities, authors, politicians and many others. Bob was a loving father, grandfather and brother, a voracious reader and enjoyed playing the guitar. A private memorial is being planned. Arrangements by OASIS CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE.

SCHEWEL, Virginia

passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018. Virginia was born in Odebolt, Iowa on March 31, 1923. She moved to Florence, Arizona in 1942 and later married Warren Schewel. They had three children, Heidi, Kurt and Janna. Virginia enjoyed a successful career teaching home economics, science and math. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting, golf and spending time in Pinetop. The family will hold a private service in her honor. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

STUART, Jean

83, passed away on December 12, 2018 at her home. Jean Stuart is survived by her husband of 61 years Douglas G. Stuart; her children, Monty (Debbie) Stuart, Kathy (Tom) Lohse, Dan Stuart, and Cindy (Mike) Sadowsky; her grandchildren, Samantha Stuart, Bryan, Karen and Amy Lohse, Daniel Stuart, Miles Sadowsky, Corinne Sanders, and great-grandchild, Scotlynn Roberts. Jean is also survived by her beloved dog Bentle. Jean Stuart was a former elementary school counselor in the Tucson Unified School District. When Jean Stuart retired from counseling, she became an active grandmother taking grandchildren to different activities and then on special trips with the grandparents. Jean volunteered in her daughters' classrooms. Jean also volunteered with Pima Council on Aging assisting with the yearly Centenarian Celebration. Jean also became very involved in keeping fit. She loved the cycling classes at La Mariposa and going out with the friends she made there. Their get-togethers meant the world to her. Jean will be remembered for her sense of humor, her kindness and her love of family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona or programs that promote social and emotional health in children. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

SWED, Patrick Michael

age 75, passed away December 16, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Marana, Arizona after a two-year bout with bile duct cancer. Pat is lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Carol (Carlson), and his five children, Christine, Elizabeth, Joseph (Ainsley), David, and Brian. He was grandfather to Alexandra, Isabella, and Talon. He is survived by his younger brother, Bill. Pat grew up in Quincy, Illinois and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering at Bradley University. He signed on with Westinghouse and later, WESCO Distribution. He rose quickly through the ranks: his assignments took him from Seattle to Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Chicago, ending up his career in his adopted hometown, Pittsburgh. Retirement took him to Arizona and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Pat was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. He was a passionate and temperamental golfer. He loved sailing, fast cars, expensive suits, and his work. Forever the optimist, he never failed to buy lottery tickets and enjoyed meeting his friends at the casino for strong drinks, old stories, and a fine cigar. He was a generous tipper and liked cute videos of baby animals. He was a curmudgeon and a teddy bear. His strong will helped him survive a difficult and rare cancer diagnosis long beyond expectations. Most of all he loved his family and friends who will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at Chartiers Country Club, 601 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bradley University Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology (campaign.bradley.edu), Froedtert Hospital/The Medical College of Wisconsin (mcw.edu.giving) or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.