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Ruffner Wakelin http://www.ruffnerwakelin.com en Cindy Lynn May [07/30/1948 - 05/15/2012] Cindy Lynn May, 63, passed away comfortably with the help of Dr. Askari and Family Care Hospice on Tuesday May 15, 2012. She was born July 30, 1948 in Phoenix to William "Bill" and Dorothy (Deal) Wesolek. She loved people and enjoyed life as a waitress in Prescott and Prescott Valley. Cindy is survived by her mother Dorothy Wesolek of Prescott Valley, daughter Heidi (John) Halliburton of Prescott Valley, Laura Hopper of Prescott, and brother Rick Wesolek of Prescott. She leaves 5 grandchildren: Brandon Shandley of CA, Sean (Brandi) Hopper, and Kari Halliburton of Prescott Valley, Alexa & Brandon Hopper-Barazza of Prescott, and one great-granddaughter Emili Rose Hopper of Prescott Valley, along with a large family of great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert May on May 5th, 2012, her father Bill Wesolek in 1999, and brothers Randy in 2006 and Robert in 2008. The family trusted Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley with a private cremation for Cindy.

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]]> Lavenia Sue Beard [02/20/1943 - 05/14/2012] Lavenia Sue Beard, 69, of Prescott Valley died May 14, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. She was born February 20, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ to Jimmie & Janie Lucas. Sue is survived by her son Tim Beard of Prescott Valley, her brother Ken Lucas of San Antonio, TX, and Judy Rosenquist of Prescott Valley. A celebration of Sue’s life will be Friday May 18, 2012 at 11 am. A viewing is scheduled for 10 am at the Latter Day Saints Ward at 7885 E Long Look Dr in Prescott Valley. The family trusted Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel with final arrangements for Sue.

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]]> Rachel May Cochran [12/14/1922 - 05/14/2012] Rachel M. Cochran died May 14, 2012, in Prescott, Arizona, She was born Dec. 14, 1922, in Gresham, Nebraska; the daughter of Leonard H. and Gertrude (Wilberger) Lanphere, and grew up on the family farm in Kimball, Nebraska. Rachel was 89 years old. Rachel and her husband Clifford moved to Prescott in 2010 after living for many years in Punta Gorda, Florida. Before retiring to Florida, Rachel and her first husband lived in Brookline, Massachusetts where she was an Executive Secretary for the Brookline Housing Authority. She served in the Armed Forces as a WAC from October, 1943, until May, 1945. Rachel enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, traveling, reading, and collecting treasures, such as thimbles, from flea markets. She loved wolves, kokopellis, clocks (particularly cuckoo clocks), and teddy bears. Rachel is survived by her husband, Clifford Cochran, her sister, Barbara Meyer, of Bushnell, Florida, and many beloved nieces and nephews, including Mickey Meyer of Lake Panasofkee, Florida, Kathy McHenry of Gilroy, California, Joe Lanphere of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jackie Green and Jay Lanphere of Elizabeth, Colorado, Lori Tucker of Kansas City, Kansas, Becky Colvin and Rachel Chipman of Alliance,Nebraska, and Jan Varga of Chino Valley, Arizona. Rachel was preceded in death by husbands Henry W. Schroeder in 1985 and Donald R. Todd in 1996, her parents, Gertrude Lanphere in 1957, L.H. Lanphere in 1985, older brother Jean Lanphere in 1968, younger brother James Lanphere in 1982, youngest sister Patricia (Lanphere) Sherlock in 2005 , baby sister Janet Ruth Lanphere in 1937, and nephews Jim Williams and Kirk Lanphere. Rachel was most proud of her nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She will always be loved and missed as she was a very special lady, aunt, friend, and wife.

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]]> Rita Sanchez -Wolfe [08/20/1939 - 05/12/2012] Rita Elva Sanchez-Wolfe August 20, 1939 – May 12, 2012 Rita Elva Sanchez-Wolfe, of Prescott, Arizona, was born in Yuma, Arizona, on August 20, 1939, to Anthony and Jesse (Marquez) Sanchez. Rita graduated from Yuma High School and then from Arizona Teachers College (now Northern Arizona University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In her last semester of college, Rita married Joseph R. Vasquez of Flagstaff, Arizona, bore three children: Elizabeth Marie (McRae) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Adam Joseph of Flagstaff, Arizona, and David Anthony of Richland, Washington. Rita worked in social services for the Arizona Department of Economic Security and subsequently with the Hozhoni Foundation in the management of group homes in northern Arizona. In 1982, she married Edward Wolfe and moved with him to the Island of Hawaii. There she worked as an advocate for expectant or parenting teenagers. In 1989, she and her husband moved to Vancouver, Washington. In 1999, they retired to Prescott, Arizona. Over these years, Rita had an active life that included enjoying tennis, hiking, travel, skiing, bridge, hula (in Hawaii), membership in the American Association of University Women, creating beautiful living spaces, woodworking, movies, reading, and her large family. Especially rewarding most recently was the opportunity to volunteer in a school reading program for early grade-school children in Prescott. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Anthony Sanchez, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Sara, her loving husband, her three children, 5 stepchildren—Paul Wolfe, Sandey Wolfe, Christopher Wolfe, Linda Backus, and Susan Farrar, 19 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Rita will be remembered for many things, but in particular for her love of beauty in all its forms and the love she shared with family and friends. A celebration of her life with family and friends is planned for mid-June.

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]]> Irene R. Dunn [09/30/1930 - 05/10/2012] Irene R. Dunn September 30, 1930 – May 9, 2012 Irene Dunn passed away on May 9th, at her home in Prescott, Arizona; she was 81. She is survived by her children and their families, Randall Anvick and his wife Lynn and daughter Amy, and step children Mike, Jason and Terry; Mark Anvick and his wife Lesley and sons Jamieson, Shaun, Chad and daughter Paige and stepson Jerremy and stepdaughter Joy; Stepson Mike Dunn and his daughters Sarah and Stephanie. And in total there are 23 great-grandchildren She was found deceased by her neighbor and good friend Judy Novack. Autopsy pending results, she died from a heart attack in her bedroom. Irene was born in Granada Minnesota to George and Bertha Cowing. The fifth of six children, she grew up on a farm. Self-taught on the piano, she played the trombone and trumpet in high school and had a graduating class of twelve. She met Everett Anvick at a USO dance, and shortly thereafter were married. They moved to Hammond Indiana where Irene gave birth to Randy and Mark. After that, they moved to California. She Later divorced Everett, and married Clyde Dunn. They moved to Cypress, California and lived there for 21 years. They loved to travel and every year they would take two trips; one inside the USA and one abroad. After a rewarding career as an accountant for CPA firms and her own private business, she and Clyde had a retirement home built and moved to Prescott in 1987. While in Prescott, she became an active member of SCORE, helping local business attain success. She was an avid folk-dancer and very active within the Methodist church. She went on missionary work to Kenya, Africa and went to Baton Rouge to put relief packages together for flood victims. Clyde died in 2001. She continued to be a tax-preparer for her favorite clients until she turned 80. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be at AZ Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday May 17, 2012. A Celebration of Irene's Life Memorial Service will be at Prescott United Methodist Church on Friday May 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM.

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]]> Robert Allen May [07/19/1940 - 05/05/2012] Robert "Bob" May died May 5, 2012 at home in Prescott Valley. He was born July 19, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Cindy and three daughters Chelly Fisher, Anna Peterson, and Beverly "Pete" Thorton. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel.

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]]> Marian Kathleen Barton [06/11/1926 - 05/02/2012] Marian Barton was born in Indianapolis, Indiana June 11, 1926, the second daughter of Harry and Mabel (McGowan) Pennington. She and her sister Marjorie grew up in Michigan. Soon after graduating from high school, she moved to Venice, California with her family. Marian married Ray Conners in California in March of 1946. They had three sons: Patrick Michael (“Pat”), Danny Ray (“Dan”), and David Timothy (“Dave”). After her marriage to Ray ended, Marian met her great love, Roy Barton. They married in 1973, and Marian became step-mother to two teenage girls, Donna & Cheryl. Marian and Roy bought a home together in Glendale, California, where they lived nearly 20 years, and the youngest three of their five children became adults. Roy retired, and in 1992, the couple relocated to Prescott, Arizona. Marian and Roy celebrated their 39th anniversary last January. Continuing into the last days of her life, she made it clear: “I love Roy!” In later years, to make herself feel good she would imagine being back on the plane to Tahiti with Roy on their honeymoon. Marian passed at home as she wished, with her loved ones close by. A supportive and encouraging person, giving confidence to those around her, Marian was her own strictest judge, working to better herself every day. Loving to laugh and an eternal optimist, Marian was also a bit of a jokester, loveable, and spread many smiles. One of Marian’s primary goals had been to become a skilled bridge player, and this she did, playing with friends, travelling to tournaments, and later, playing at the Senior Center. She became a member of the American Contract Bridge League in 1979. By League standards, she achieved the title of Life Master in 1979, Bronze Life Master in 98, and was a certified director to lead league sanctioned games. She was also a sportswoman, starting as a child in gymnastics. Crossing the wake like a dancer, she was a skilled and graceful water-skier. Snow skiing, swimming, dirt motor-biking, and skydiving were other activities she enjoyed. From 1980-1981, Marian served on the Los Angeles County Grand Jury, an opportunity in which she took great pride. She also took joy in giving to others and contributing her time to charity. Once in Prescott, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association, and taught computer use to seniors. She was also a life-long Christian. Marian and Roy travelled the world after his retirement. She danced at Carnival in Salvador, Brazil, took a river cruise through Western Europe on the Rhine and Danube, visited Hawaii, explored Alaska, and travelled in China, Scandinavia, and Germany. Marian also travelled for bridge tournaments which took her to Hawaii, Canada, and on a Mexico cruise. Life declined for Marian after a stroke in 2006, and her final diagnosis was leukemia. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Margie Pratt and brother-in-law Bob, and her very special friend Helen Gallaudet. She is survived by her husband, Roy Barton of Prescott, AZ; her sons and their wives: Pat and Linda of Port Angeles, WA; Dan and Robin of Swall Meadows, CA; and Dave and Angela of Prescott, AZ; her step-daughters: Donna (Barton) Eitel and husband Charly of Eureka, CA and Cheryl Barton-Petrie and husband Vince of Arroyo Grande, CA; her grandchildren: Scott and Sean Conners, Liam and Maya Conners, and Jennifer Eitel, as well as her great-grandchildren, Brendan Carroll, Jayden Rowe, and her sister’s three children. A memorial service for Marian will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 @ 4 PM, at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset Ave., Prescott. Donations can be made to an organization dear to Marian’s heart, for which she volunteered: The Alzheimer’s Association, N. Arizona Regional Chapter, 3111 Clearwater Dr. Suite A, Prescott, AZ 86305, (928-771-9257) - or to your favorite charity.

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]]> Rosemary A. Ruddell-Lewis [12/03/1923 - 05/01/2012] Rosemary A. Ruddell-Lewis died May 1, 2012 in Prescott. She was born Dec. 3, 1923 in Fairmont, West Virginia; the daughter of William and Edith (Smallwood) Stealey. Rosemary was 88 years old. Rosemary moved to Phoenix in 1946 and to Prescott in 1993. She was a Title Officer for First American Title. In her younger days one would find her very fashionably dressed on the dance floor. She enjoyed rose gardening, and reading romance novels. She was a member of Queen Esther Chapter # 22 OES of Phoenix. Rosemary is survived by her son, Dr. Mike and daughter-in-law Kelly Ruddell of Prescott and daughter and son-in-law Nicki and Chuck Kross of Troy, New York; grandchildren; Cory, Katie, Marissa, and Sara. Rosemary was preceded in death by husbands; Harold Ruddell 1973 and Alfred Lewis, 2005. Private family service will be held later this summer. The family suggests memorials in her name to DAV, Prescott Chapter # 6, 730 N. 5th St. Prescott, AZ 86301

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]]> Ann Savone [10/18/1929 - 04/29/2012] Ann died Sunday, April 29, 2012 with Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born October 18, 1929 in New York City, New York; the daughter of David and Olga (Femiani) Kanzer. Ann was 82 years old. She is survived by her daughters; Denise (Gary) Watts of Excelsior, MN, Lorry Zuckerbrow of Garnerville, NY, Randy (Arthur) Mandel of Prescott, AZ, grandchildren; Becky, David, Michael, Christopher, Bryan, Jessica, Jaceylin, Allison, great grandchildren; Rachel, Grace, Noah, Jack, Cole and Luke. Ann was most proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will always be loved and missed.

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]]> Evelyn Margaret Bennett [01/08/1924 - 04/28/2012] Evelyn M. (Mrs. Virgil) Bennett died Saturday, April 28, at Paradise Care Home. Evelyn was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Freeman Township, Iowa, to Louie and Hazel Nissen. She was 88 years old. Evelyn’s family were farmers, and she lived in several places in northwestern Iowa. She graduated from Greenville, Iowa, High School in 1942. On Aug. 16, 1942, she married Virgil Bennett, another Greenville High graduate. Following Virgil’s service in World War II, the Bennetts moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Evelyn worked for the Pennington County Extension Service and County Clerk. In 1975, they re-located to Prescott, where she worked for Yavapai Savings and Loan and Canyon Savings until retirement. Evelyn was a member of Prescott First Congregational Church, where she was active in the Women’s Fellowship. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Virgil, brothers Harold and Donald, and sisters Lucille and Irma. She is survived by daughters Sandra Bennett, Rebecca (Mitch Stewart) Bennett, and Constance (Bill) Keeling, grandson Patrick Keeling, and brothers Glen and Darrell. A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held Friday, May 4 at 1 pm at First Congregational Church, 216 E. Gurley, Prescott. Private family burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in South Dakota. The family suggests contributions to First Congregational Church in lieu of flowers.

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]]> Richard Linden [04/21/1931 - 04/24/2012] Richard died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Marley House Hospice unit in Prescott. He was born April 21, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Henry and Marie Linden. Richard was 81 years old. A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory and his remains placed at the Prescott National Cemetery in Prescott.

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]]> Jason Christopher Shearer [09/06/1974 - 04/22/2012] Jason Christopher Shearer, 37, died in Prescott, AZ. He was born September 6, 1974 to Brenda Godbold and Gerald Shearer II in Phoenix, AZ. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel.

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]]> Barbara Jean Hogan [01/08/1937 - 04/22/2012] Our loving mother, Barbara Jean Hogan, 75, died April 22, 2012 in her home in Dewey, Arizona. She is survived by her significant other of 30+ years Richard Miller and her 4 children Bobbie Jo Smith, Cathy Rae Koen, Cecil Rayburn Hogan (Alvin), Tina Pearl Hogan, 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She retired from Motorola after 25 years. Funeral arrangements were provided by Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley.

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]]> Max C. Morgan [11/05/1924 - 04/16/2012] Max C. Morgan, 87, passed away in Prescott Valley April 16, 2012. He was born November 5, 1924 to Guy & Mabel Morgan in Panora, IA. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley.

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]]> Elton James Eske [04/25/1932 - 04/16/2012] Elton Eske died April 16, 2012 at home in Prescott. Elton is survived by the love of his life Lois, his daughter Terri (Ricky) Clarke, grandchildren Jennifer, Joseph, Andrew and William, and great-grandchild Brett. Elton is preceded in death by 6 brothers, 3 sisters and his son Brett. A celebration of Elton’s life will be held at Prescott Word of Life Church Friday, April 20, 2012; visitation at 9:30 am service at 10:00 am. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scottsdale, AZ.

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]]> Christopher James Campos [10/23/1923 - 04/12/2012] Christopher Campos, 88, of Prescott Valley, AZ, was born October 23, 1923 in Esparto, CA and passed away April 12, 2012 in Prescott, AZ at the age of 88. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley, AZ.

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]]> Eileen Kirwin Zaput [07/20/1927 - 04/12/2012] Eileen died April 12, 2012 at her home in Prescott, AZ She was born July 20, 1927 in New York, New York. Eileen was the daughter of Irish immigrants; Edward and Anne (Hennessey) Kirwin. She was 84 years old. Eileen first came to Arizona in 1947 to be Charlie Orme’s personel secretary at the Orme Ranch School Mayer, Arizona. Later after she earned her nursing degree from Phoenix College and following 25 years of service at St. Joseph Hosital she returned to be camp nurse at Orme Summer Camp School. She was a volunteer at Y.R.M.C. and a member of the Retired Senior Cadet Nurses Auxillary. Eileen enjoyed her time here in Prescott. Eileen is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Pete, daughter Patricia Zaput and son, Kevin (Sheila) both of Prescott. Granddaughters, Maghan McClellan and Kaitlin Gries, also survive, Eileen.

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]]> Lynne Carol Rosen [09/25/1937 - 04/11/2012] Lynne Carol Rosen, died April 11, 2012 at the Crossings in Prescott, Arizona. She was born September 25, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Samuel and Martha (Richman) Capper. Lynne was 74 years old. Lynne had been an insurance underwriter. Lynne as a young woman played in the Hollywood Bowl with other concert pianists. She married the love of her life on February 24, 1978 and her life’s focus became all about Irv. She was very creative and it showed in her gourmet cooking, beautiful needlepoint and lovely porclain dolls. Lynne’s special light showed from a young age when her family discovered she would even talk to stick. She was a hospice volunteer for eleven years, which demonstrates a dedication above and beyond the norm, and active in Temple B’rith Shalom. Her greatest gift was the loving ablility to listen as people shared with her their life stories. Lynne became an important and vital part of many peoples lives. She was proudest of her life with Irv and her loving friends and family. Lynne is survived by her beloved, Irvin, step-daughter, Margo Rosen of Oakland, CA and step-son, David Rosen of Mesa, AZ. She had a special relationship with her nephew, Rio Capper of Eugene, Oregon. Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way with committal at Heritage Memorial Gardens, Fain Rd. in Dewey, AZ. The family suggests conrtibutions to Temple B’rith Shalom or American Cancer Society.

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]]> Janet Arlene Gerdes [09/10/1933 - 04/11/2012] Janet Gerdes died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Prescott Valley, Ariz., after courageously battling cancer. Janet was born on September 10, 1933, in Los Angeles, Calif., the youngest of the three children of Frank and Bernice (Davis) Harvey. Janet’s family moved to Prescott in 1945 where she graduated from Prescott Senior High School in 1951. She moved to Long Beach, Calif., and attended Long Beach City College & Long Beach State, graduating in January 1955 with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Vernon and Janet met in 1948. They were married on June 27, 1953 at St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Long Beach, California. Janet was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She made many good life-long friends. Janet made Vernon’s life so complete and worthwhile. He has said many times “I got the girl of my dreams.” They shared many good times together. He will miss her very much but knows she is in heaven. Janet is survived by Vernon, her beloved husband of 58 years, of Prescott Valley; her brothers James (Shirley) Harvey, Jeff Storm and George Storm; sister Ellie (Steve) Huddleston; sons Brian Gerdes of Elgin, IL; Erick Gerdes (Megan) of Louisville, KY; Glenn Gerdes (Penni) of Ridgecrest, CA; Steven Gerdes (Rich) of San Luis Obispo, CA; Jeffrey Gerdes (Sara) of Commerce City, CO; Michael Gerdes (Kim) of Aurora, IL and Mark Gerdes of Los Alamitos, CA; Daughters Karen Mueller (Ken) of Prescott Valley; Kathleen Austria of Norwalk, CA; Sharon McGill of Elgin, IL; Diane Chankay (Michael) of Anaheim, CA; Laura Mortell (Chris) of Henderson, CO; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and close family friend Matt Molus. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, William Storm, her sister Marilyn and son-in-law, Leonard Austria. Visitation will be Thursday April 19th from 4-6 pm, with a rosary at 6 pm at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St. Prescott, AZ. A funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, Ariz. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, Ariz at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made in memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org Arrangements are provided by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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