Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Peggy Sue Porter
Aug 14, 2007
Peggy Sue Porter, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in Show Low, AZ. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Snowflake, Arizona to the late Floyd and Irene (Kay) Butler. She graduated from Snowflake High School in the early 1960's. Following her graduation she moved to the valley, living in Mesa and Chandler for several years before...
D L. Drakeford LeRoy Willis
Aug 12, 2007
Drakeford LeRoy "D.L." Willis, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 in Show Low, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1934 in McNary, Arizona to the late Hugh and Laura L. (Brewer) Willis. He graduated from McNary High School in 1952 and, following high school he attended Eastern Arizona Junior College in Thatcher. D.L. married...
Wilfred H. Smith
Aug 11, 2007
Wilfred H. Smith, 67, of Holbrook, passed away, August 11, 2007 in Phoenix. Mr. Smith, a resident advisor for the Holbrook Dormitory, was born, December 25, 1939, in Grey Mountain, AZ where he grew up and attended school. Following school he began working for the BIA and was an Educational Aide for the Boarding School in Holbrook. On December 29,...
Janice Laverne Rivera
Aug 11, 2007
Janice Laverne Rivera (Formerly, Janice Gagnon Malnar), 82, of Show Low, Arizona died peacefully at her home, with her family, friends, brothers and sisters in faith, by her side. Mrs. Rivera was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Iron High School in Minnesota. Following school she worked in the grocery and later the Health Care industries. Mrs. Rivera was an active...
Blanche Petersen
Aug 11, 2007
Blanche Petersen, 93, born October 15, 1913 in Flora Indiana passed away August 11, 2007 in Lakeside. She was a kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker all her life and had many hobbies. She is survived by 1 son, Jimmie Lee (Marion) Petersen of Clay Springs; 4 daughters Louise (William) Barrows of Clay Springs, Clara...
Louise Catherine Rieder
Aug 9, 2007
Louise C. Rieder, age 86, of Pinetop, passed away August 9, 2007 in Lakeside. She was born December 21, 1920 in New York City, NY. Louise, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother was a friend to all. Louise is survived by her daughters Cathy Dodge (Don) of Pinetop, Stephanie Williams (J.D.) of Lyons, CO. and a sister, Anna Beggs of...
Melvin Gardner
Aug 6, 2007
Melvin Gardner of Mesa, AZ passed away on August 6, 2007 at the age of 95 years with Family at his side. He was born on June 7, 1912 in Woodruff, AZ to George Elmer Gardner and Lois Heward Gardner. Melvin was a teacher and an administrator for many years, most of them in Holbrook, AZ. He was a devoted...
Joyce Mary Madison
Aug 2, 2007
Joyce "Joycee" Mary Madison, age 80 went to be with Jesus on August 2, 2007. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Joycee knew how to light up a room; she was always feisty and full of life. Her laugh was infectious and her spirit is unforgettable. From the days of her youth, living on the island of...
Darrin Brent Hall
Aug 1, 2007
Darrin Brent Hall, age 39 of Chandler passed away August 1, 2007. He was born March 22 in Phoenix to Darl & Linda Hall. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and water skiing. Darrin is survived by his parents, Darl & Linda Hall of Show Low; brothers, Bret Hall and Brandon Hall both of Chandler; grandmothers, Martha Thomas and...
Audrey Estelline Martin
Aug 1, 2007
Audrey "Essie" Martin 97, of Lakeside, passed away, August 1, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Martin, a retired Day Care Provider and Baker for Wilbur's Market, was born, September 19, 1909 in Harrisburg, Oklahoma. She spent part of her childhood in Oklahoma, before moving with her family to Phoenix in 1917. She attended Phoenix Union High School. Following school, she...
Steven Dale Perkins
Jul 31, 2007
Steven Dale Perkins, age 35 of Perkins Valley passed away at home on July 31, 2007. He was a loving son, daddy, brother and friend. He helped anyone who asked and loved being a cowboy. Steve is survived by his parents, Bill and Anne Perkins; daughter, Shelby Anne Perkins; brothers, Joseph Lee Perkins and Loren Lee Miller; sisters, Billie Anne...
Mary Theresa Garrard
Jul 31, 2007
Mary Theresa Garrard, 91, of Pinetop, passed away, July 31, 2007 in Vernon. Mary, a retired manager for Sweitzer Canyon , was born May 1, 1916, in Flagstaff. Mary graduated from the Sisters of Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She married the late, Donald P. Garrard on July 1, 1939. She was a member of the Business Professional...
Theda Jane Hathaway
Jul 28, 2007
Theda Jane Hathaway, 95, of Show Low, passed away, July 28, 2007 in Vernon. Mrs. Hathaway, a homemaker, was born December 25, 1911 in New Weston, Ohio; the daughter of John Ernest and Edna Mabel (Thompson) Gibbons. She grew up and attended school in Ohio. Following high school she married Allen Hathaway, on April 4, 1931 in Greenwille, Ohio. In...
Janice Johnson
Jul 27, 2007
Janice Turley Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Snowflake on Friday, July 27, 2007, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 30, 1937, in Woodruff, AZ to Floyd and Olive Kemp Turley. Janice attended elementary school in Woodruff and high school in Holbrook, where she graduated as salutatorian of her class. In 1959 she...
Kenneth Leroy Jones
Jul 24, 2007
Kenneth Leroy Jones, age 60, passed away July 24, 2007 at his home in Vernon, Arizona with his family by his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 30, 1946 to Wesley and Gwendolyn Jones. He was raised in Farmington. At the age of 19 he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Stephanie Kortsen
Jul 23, 2007
Stephanie Goodman Kortsen 52, of Show Low, AZ passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2007. Stephanie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served on various committees throughout the community. She is survived by her husband, Kort, age 53; 2 daughters, Michelle, age 31, (Mike) Roman of Lake Havasu...
Elden E.J. Jolly
Jul 23, 2007
Elden "E.J." Jolly passed away July 23, 2007, at R.T. A. Hospice & Palliative Care in Lakeside, with his devoted and loving wife, Kay; his two daughters and their husbands, Denise (Larry ) Riley, and Debra (Scott) Wilmoth; grandchildren, Jessica and Jeffrey; and also very dear friends at his side. E.J. was a very intelligent, loveable and gentle man, with...
Patrick Conway
Jul 22, 2007
Patrick Conway of Lakeside, AZ passed away at his home from a long term illness July 22, 2007. Mr. Conway was born the son of John & Loretta Conway, August 22, 1928 in Del Rapids, South Dakota. He was a career Navy man and served on the Yorktown and the Coral Sea as a ship's barber. After retiring in the...
Richard Craddock Strahle
Jul 22, 2007
Richard Strahle was the most alive person that ever lived. Richard was also known as Uncle Groovy, Dick and Strails. His sense of humor, laugh, voice and love for life were unparalleled. He was born and raised in New York but had a love and appreciation for small town life as well. He was the self proclaimed "Original Urban Cowboy"....
Betty Jo Williamson
Jul 21, 2007
Betty Jo Adair Stock Williamson, 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday July 21, 2007. She was born in Whiteriver January 15, 1935, to Frances Louise Stock and Lawrence Edward Adair. She was a loving wife, mother and "Mudder." A native of the White Mountains, she helped her mom and grandmother, Jennie, run Show Low's first switchboard out of...
