Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Robert Lee Stilson, Sr.
Apr 24, 2006
Robert Lee Stilson, 77, resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2006. He was born on June 30, 1928 to Robert and Anna Stilson in Forest, Washington. Robert attended school in Napavine, Washington. He served his country as a seaman in the U.S. Navy during WWII, in which he received the Victory Metal, and he also...
Dorothy I. Francisco
Apr 22, 2006
Dorothy I. Francisco, 81, resident of Clarkdale, passed away at home on Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was born on March 29, 1925 to Jesse and Grace (Pickering) Pettijohn in Bonner Springs, Kansas. As a child, Dorothy moved with her family, to Detroit, Michigan. When her family relocated to a rural area 9 miles outside of Atlanta, Michigan, she remained...
Lydia E. Kirkley
Apr 21, 2006
Lydia E. Kirkley, 89, of Cornville died April 21 at her home in Oak Creek Valley. She was born March 14, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of Collingwood High School. Mrs. Kirkley had served as president of the Hearing and Speech Auxillary in South Bend, Indiana and had been very active in the Faith United Methodist Church...
Paul R. Renner
Apr 20, 2006
Paul Robert Renner, age 89, died on April 20, 2006. He is survived by his Wife of 50-years, Evelyn L. Renner, his six children, Dawn Marie Hoffman, Victor Renner (wife Linda), Dennis Renner (wife Glenda), Debbie Cotton (husband Tom), Daniel Renner, David Renner (wife Paula), eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. His death was peaceful and occurred at home while...
Mary Jo Hobby
Apr 17, 2006
Mary Jo Hobby, 78, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006 at The Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona to Henry and Lena Helm. Mary was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and travel. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, William...
Alice C. Crosser
Apr 17, 2006
In 1997, Alice Crosser fell in love with Cottonwood, AZ, and moved there to El Rio de Oro Park, where she died April 17th in her home overlooking the mesas of the Verde Valley. Born in 1930 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Donald and Lucille Corey, Alice grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, and later attended the University of Wisconsin...
Douglass E. Smith
Apr 16, 2006
Douglass E Smith was reunited with his maker April 16, 2006 Easter Sunday morning at the age of 76. He was born in 1929 in Le Roy, Kansas. During his time on earth he resided in Winslow, Flagstaff, Page, and Buckeye, then upon retirement in Cottonwood AZ. He was preceded in death by his Wife Janet Marie Smith of 49...
Shirley J. Biros
Apr 12, 2006
Shirley J. Biros, 77, resident with Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006. She was born on June 22, 1928 to George and Irene Swain in Streator, Illinois, where she grew and was a graduate of Streator High School. Shirley was a homemaker and the owner of Verde Valley Collection Company, which later on, she sold to a company...
Rolland W. Ward
Apr 8, 2006
Rolland W. Ward, 84, of Cottonwood died April 8 in Flagstaff. He was born November 28, 1921 in Anatone, Washington, the son of Charles and Maude (Malcolm) Ward. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II serving as a Lieutenant where he was awarded a distinguished flying cross. Mr. Ward started and owned ICM, Inc. which manufactured \u003ca...
Charles H. Walker
Apr 8, 2006
Charles H. \u0027Charlie\u0027 Walker went to be with his God early in the morning of Saturday, April 8, 2006. He was born on May 24, 1911, and for all of his ninety-four years, he shared his smile, dignity, love, gentleness, and strength with all who met him. His family, friends, caregivers, and even those who met him casually even once,...
Mary Louise Anderson
Apr 7, 2006
Mary Louise Anderson, 82 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 7, 2006. She was born October 29, 1923 in Cottonwood to Pascual and Guadalupe Trujillo. Mary attended the Clemenceau school and later on she was a Rosie the Riviter for Fighter Planes and then became a homemaker to her children. She had a love for music, dancing and was very...
Lucille Weece
Apr 7, 2006
Lucille Weece, 91, of Cottonwood died Friday, April 7th at Verde Valley Medical Center. Visitation will be Tuesday April 11 from 5-7 PM at Westcott Funeral Home. Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday April 12 at Westcott Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Conrad officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery. Lucille was born on July 21, 1914 in...
Vivian L. Rowell
Apr 6, 2006
Vivian Riddle Rowell Vivian Thomasma stepped into the Lord's arms forever, on April 6, 2006, in Sedona, AZ. Born in Grand Rapids Michigan, July 27, 1917 to David and Lillian Thomasma. Husbands Thomas Riddle, and Glenn Rowell preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters and a son in law: Sharon and Al Helmuth, Cottonwood AZ. And Marianne...
Diane M. Lyons
Apr 6, 2006
Diane M. Lyons, age 63, a proud native Arizonan and resident of Cornville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2006, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years; Rick; her 4 children, Robert and Steven Roncal, Maria Martinez and Samantha Shepard; her twin sister, Denna; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and...
Eula Mae Mizner
Apr 5, 2006
Eula Mae Mizner, 75, Lifelong resident of Arizona and resident of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Eula was born born on June 24, 1930 to Fred and Lula Cox in Phoenix, Arizona, where she grew up and was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School, as well as, attended the ROTC. Professionally, she worked as an...
"Virginia" Ruth V. Berry
Apr 4, 2006
Ruth \u0027Virginia\u0027 Berry, a resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, returned to her beloved Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, her 85th birthday. Virginia was born in Jackson, Tennessee to William and Annie (Lewis) Wynns. Virginia dearly loved her parents (now deceased), and was her \u0027Daddy\u0027s Girl\u0027...her entire life. Virginia loved music. She always listened to the Grand Ole\u0027 Opry, which helped...
Charlotte Virginia Seeley
Apr 1, 2006
Charlotte Virginia Seeley, 87, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006. She was born on March 7, 1918 in Lansing, Michigan. Charlotte is survived by her children, Janice Hoffbauer of Arizona, John Many of Michigan, Gerald Many of Alabama, and Jan Many of Arizona. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. No services are scheduled....
Thomas T. Jones
Mar 30, 2006
Thomas T. Jones 69, residing in Cottonwood, Arizona passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Christine (Albanese) Jones. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and was a truck driver for over 42 years. He retired from Big Bear Stores, Inc in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Arizona...
Bill and Jane Colton
Mar 27, 2006
A Celebration of Life for both George \u0027Bill\u0027 and Jane Colton will be held Saturday, April 15 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 10 AM. Bill Colton George W. (Bill) Colton of Cottonwood passed away in his sleep Saturday surrounded by his family. He was born in Easton, PA June 5th 1925 to George William and Ruah Hollister (Fenn) Colton....
Jean Delores Boos
Mar 27, 2006
Jean D. Boos, 76, of Cottonwood died March 23. She was born October 8, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa. She attended Central High School. Mrs. Boos retired from GTE of California with 25 years of service where she was a mangement employee in Operator Services. She attended Immaculate Conception Church. She loved dogs, traveling, camping, cooking, reading, walking in the...
