Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Kloyd Donaldson
Sep 12, 2009
Kloyd Donaldson, of Hobbs, NM and formerly of Virden passed away at his home last week. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Duncan LDS Stake Center. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to services. Kloyd will be laid to rest in the Virden Cemetery.
Alice Chatfield
Sep 11, 2009
Alice Merrill Chatfiled, 74, of Tucson passed away on September 11, 2009. She was born to Reed Smoot Merrill and Julia Cluff in Phoenix on September 21, 1934. She was a long time resident of the Gila Valley before moving to Tucson with her daughter. Alice is survived by her husband Ernest Jr., children Julie (Louis) Romero, Miles (Becky) Chatfield,...
William Pender
Sep 11, 2009
Bill Pender, a longtime Gila Valley resident and businessman, passed away after a lengthy illness, on September 11. Bill was born in Tucson on January 7, 1926, as the only child of his parents, Kenneth and Edith Wachter Pender. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 56 years, Norma Lee Montierth Pender. Bill is survived...
Helen Anderson
Sep 9, 2009
Helen S. Anderson Mom On September 9, 2009 a bell rang and mom received her wings. Born May 21, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Walter Fletcher and Vada Beardall Storey. During her first marriage she developed a great love for her country through her travels and also the vicarious travels of her family members who served in the military. She...
Barbara Anderson
Sep 6, 2009
Barbara Ann Anderson Barb Our sweet Barbara has gone back to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father September 6, 2009 in St. George, Utah with her loving family by her side. Born November 23, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada and later adopted by Frank and Mareen Anderson. She was a faithful member of the LDS Church. Barb was an...
Douglas Scow
Sep 6, 2009
Douglas G. Scow 1926 ~ 2009 Our loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Douglas Gene Scow, passed away September 6, 2009. He was born September 15, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Dewey and Della Morley Scow. Served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific. He was a very strong, resilient man who was loving,...
Ryan Pace
Sep 6, 2009
Ryan Tell Pace entered this life for a short time and then returned back to his Heavenly Father, Sunday, September 6, 2009. He is survived by his parents Sarah & Matthew Pace, sisters Aubrey and Hailey, brother Austin, Grandparents Larry and Patty Ellerman, and Sandy and Celia Pace. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10 AM...
Dan Antillon
Sep 5, 2009
Dan Antillon, 90 of Thatcher passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5 in Safford. He is survived by his wife Mary and daughter Carolyn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the St. Rose of Lima Church. Viewing will be at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at...
Cinthia Grimmer
Sep 4, 2009
CINTHIA GRIMMER Cindy Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, Cinthia Grimmer, 48, passed away September 4, 2009. Born January 21, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Garrick and Betty LeClaire. Married Tim Grimmer, on June 19, 1982. She is survived by her loving husband, Tim; daughter, Tanya Grimmer; parents, Betty Garrick, William (Linda) Garrick; three grandchildren,...
Marguerite Stacey
Sep 4, 2009
Marguerite E. Terry Stacey 1916 ~ 2009 Marguerite E. Terry Stacey passed away on September 4, 2009 in Salt Lake City. Born December 6, 1916 in Pocatello, ID, to Joseph McCoy and Florence McDonald Terry. Graduated from Judge Memorial High School, Salt Lake City. Moved to San Francisco, graduated St. Josephs College of Nursing. Married Frank J. Stacey, and continued...
Vyrle Woolston
Sep 3, 2009
Vyrle Langston Woolston 1919-2009 Vyrle Langston Woolston passed peacefully Thursday, September 3rd at age ninety, or was it thirty- nine? She was the first child born to George and Rhea Langston and big sister to Frances and Raymond. She will always be a loyal graduate of South High and of the University of Utah where she majored in English and...
Sara Flink
Sep 3, 2009
SARA CURTIS FLINK Together Again Sara Flink-Sara Loie Curtis Flink passed away on September 3, 2009. Born on January 11, 1936, to Ruel and Mary Zola Curtis. She was married to Hendrik Flink on September 14, 1956. He passed away on November 25, 1992. Survived by children: Sara (James) Andreason, Stephen (Cynthia) Flink, Richard (Karen) Flink, Glenn (JoAnn) Flink; 15...
Miriam Mackay
Sep 2, 2009
Miriam L. Mackay She served others first Miriam Latimer Mackay, born October 4, 1917, passed away on September 2, 2009, surrounded by family members, at the home of her daughter, Robyn Harwood, in West Jordan, Utah, from causes incident to age. During her life she was active in community serving as PTA president and working in other civic responsibilities. She...
Norace Whitecotton
Sep 2, 2009
Norace Whitecotton, 92, of Thatcher passed away on Wednesday, September 2 in Safford. Norace was born August 23, 1917 to Alpheus Homer (AH) and Maude in Seminole, OK. He had 4 sisters and 4 brothers including his twin brother, Horace. Following his liberation from a Japanese POW camp and honorable discharge, he returned to Thatcher, where he met and married...
Naoma Jolley
Sep 1, 2009
Naoma Jolley Together Again Our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Naoma Perry Frizzell Jolley, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 1, 2009 at the Gardens Assisted Living in Ogden, Utah. Born May 31, 1916 in Imbler, Oregon to Ross Leo and Ruth Billings Perry. Married Ralph Frizzell; later divorced. Married Robert McBride; later divorced. Married Merle Rex Jolley February...
Chessa Dixon
Sep 1, 2009
Chessa Dixon Meemaw Our loving mother and friend, Chessa Edna Wade Dixon, 74, passed away September 1, 2009 in West Jordan, Utah with family at her side. Born March 8, 1935 in Pittsburg, Texas, daughter of Chester King and Lillie Katherine Amonette Wade. Married Harold Matthew Dixon May 29, 1952 in Pittsburg, Texas. Chessa graduated from Pittsburg High School, with...
Ruth Hanna
Aug 29, 2009
Ruth Irene Hanna was born December 15, 1918 in Glendale, Arizona to Davis Welborn and Minnie Elizabeth Hammon. She was one of ten children. The family moved to Wickenburg in 1923, where she attended school and helped raise her younger siblings, due to her mothers illness. She met and married Clyde W. Hanna, a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp...
Roland Wille
Aug 29, 2009
Roland Nephi Wille Together Forever On August 29, 2009, our beloved father, Roland Nephi Wille, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in West Valley City, UT. Even on his deathbed, Dad never uttered a word of complaint, and his last words were of humble gratitude for those serving him. He taught his children by example and by precept. We...
John Gardner
Aug 29, 2009
John Nelson Gardner Big Red Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at the age of 77. John was born December 19, 1931 in Delta, UT to Eugene and Gene Lovell Gardner. He served in the US Navy then graduated from the U of U with a BS in Metallurgical...
Dayna Moore
Aug 29, 2009
Dayna Lachel Moore was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on February 22, 1990 to Lann and Charlene Moore. She was the third of seven children. The family moved to Socorro, New Mexico when Dayna was four years old. She graduated from Socorro High School in 2008 and attended Eastern Arizona College for the 2008/2009 school year. She was recently employed with...
