Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
John Crews
Feb 2, 2017
John Crews, 63 of Rimrock, passed away on February 2, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1953 to Kenneth and Mary Crews. John was retired but formally owned the Shack Attack. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. John is survived by his wife of 26 years Kim Crews; sons Dustin Sonn (Heather) and Jerry Sonn...
Janet Sylvia Bowser
Jan 28, 2017
Janet (Jan) Sylvia Bowser, age 69 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born to the late Fred Roger Abbey and Esther Alma Marshall-Abbey on July 4, 1947 in Los Angeles, Ca. The Abbey family lived in various cities and towns throughout Southern California while Fred pastored at different churches. Jan attended Chaffey Jr. College. Then...
Austin F. Shira
Jan 26, 2017
Austin F. Shira, Jr, 92 of Cottonwood and Rimrock for 40+ years, passed away on January 26, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1924 in Sioux City, IA to Austin F. Shira Sr and Pearl C. Shira. Austin served his country as Major in the Marines Marine Air Corp during World War II and Korea. Austin was a Commercial...
Albert D. Loomis
Jan 24, 2017
Albert D. Loomis, 87 and a resident of the Verde Valley area for 58 years, passed away at home on January 24, 2017. Al was born the fifth of seven children to Earl and Naomi Loomis in Lewiston, Idaho on March 13, 1929. Al served his country as a Rifle Marksman in the Armored Infantry Battalion of the U.S. Army....
Lonnie Ray Rogers
Jan 24, 2017
Lonnie Ray Rogers, 61, of Cottonwood, passed away January 24, 2017. He was born November 1, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Larry Ray \u0026 Chi Chi Rogers. He served in the Marines from 1973 to 1976. Lonnie was the groundskeeper at Oak Creek Country Club in VOC. He was an active member of American Legion Post 25 and the...
DonMichael Anthony Bliss
Jan 20, 2017
DonMichael A. Bliss, 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home. Born on May 12, 1939 in Dobbs Ferry, NY to Michael John Bliss and Linnie Bliss. Don attended High School in Gilboa, NY and had an associate\u0027s degree in computer science from Rockland Community College. He served his country as Corporal in the United...
Stanley W. Roberts
Jan 12, 2017
Stanley W. Roberts was born April 11th, 1931 in Fostoria, Ohio, to Kenneth and Roxine Roberts. He studied Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH. Two months after graduating he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Stan served two years in Medical Services and returned home to take his first job as a Pharmacist in Lakewood,...
Margaret M. Jones
Jan 10, 2017
Margaret M. Jones, 62 of Cottonwood, passed away on January 10, 2017 at home. She was born on February 27, 1954 in Pittston, PA to James W. and Mary A. (Berkise) Jones. Margaret worked for Thomas Peters, MD from 1998 to 2008 and Jean Kroyn, DPM from 2009 to present. Margaret lived in multiple states when she was a child...
Robert L. Stichler
Jan 8, 2017
Robert L. Stichler went home to the Lord January 8, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Hood River, OR to Herman Everett Stichler and Evelyn Lee Stichler. He graduated from Hood River High in 1953 and retired from Boeing in 1992. Robert was a painter, sign maker and truck driver. He enjoyed raising Doberman Pinchers, cars, painting,...
Clinton Edward Holst
Jan 3, 2017
Clinton Edward Holst went to Heaven on January 3, 2017. He was born in 1937. Clint was the director of Computer Programing at Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA until he retired. He leaves his beloved wife Joann; 2 children; 3 step-children; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Peace Lutheran Church...
Patricia Hickey Jump
Dec 29, 2016
Patricia Hickey Jump passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 29, 2016 at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, AZ. Born December 15, 1943 in Denver, CO, she graduated from George Washington High School in Denver, CO, in 1961. Patricia was a debutante from Denver, presented to society in December of 1961. She received her Bachelor of...
Mary Rooney Nichol
Dec 25, 2016
Mary Rooney Nichol, 80 of Cottonwood, passed away on December 25, 2016. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Adams, MA to Harold E. and Dorothy W. Rooney. Mary attended Brattleboro High School in VT from 1950-1954 and received her diploma then went on to Regis College in 1954-1958 to receive her BA and Keene State College in 1963...
Jesse Maggard
Dec 19, 2016
Jesse R. Maggard, 77 of Camp Verde, passed away on December 19, 2016. He was born on February 1, 1939 in Cody, Kentucky. Jesse is survived by his wife Frances Maggard; 5 children; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. There are no public services planned at this time. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com
Louis -Paul- Lansing
Dec 18, 2016
Louis "Paul" Lansing, 81 of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Best of Europe Home in Cottonwood. He was born on September 2, 1935 in Miami, AZ to Willis Lansing and Nina Olivia Lansing. Paul attended school in Miami, AZ, School District (1939-1952) and received his High School Diploma, Arizona State College (1958-1961, B.S., Biology Education),...
Louise M. Poole
Dec 16, 2016
Louise Madonna, "Grandma Lou", Poole, 93, of Cottonwood, made her journey to Heaven on December 16, 2016. Born September 8, 1923, in Crookston, Minnesota, Louise was the last survivor of 11 Allard Siblings. Raised in difficult times during The Great Depression, she graduated from Crookston High School where she was captain of the women\u0027s basketball team (which at 5\u0027 2"was...
Terrell -Terry- Ruhlman
Dec 8, 2016
Terrell (Terry) Louis Ruhlman of Sedona, AZ, passed away on December 8, 2016, at Best of Europe Adult Care Home in Cottonwood, AZ. Terry was born on November 13, 1926, in Warren, PA, the son of Gertrude and Ross Ruhlman. After growing up in PA, Terry attended Penn State University (BS Chemical Engineering) where he played Varsity Basketball. He also...
Baldomero A. Nunez
Dec 2, 2016
Baldomero A. Nunez, 96 of Clarkdale, passed away on December 2, 2016. He was born on February 24, 1920 in Sonora, AZ to Marcos and Manvela Avelar Nunez. Baldomero attended Jerome High School for 12 years then onto Arizona State and USC. He served his country as Seaman First Class in the Navy. Baldomero worked as a Los Angeles County...
A. Roy Riley Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
A. Roy Riley "Bud", Jr. 6/16/26 -11/30/16 Roy Riley passed away to dance among the angels, on Wednesday November 30, 2016. Before passing, he was visited by family and friends that shared their stories of the love and kindness he had extended to them in his 90 years of life. He died of complications of Myeloma. Roy was born in...
Christina Lynn Koski
Nov 28, 2016
Christina Lynn Koski, who inspired us with her positive attitude, kindness, and compassion for others passed away November 28, 2016 at 49 years of age. She was a resident of Cornville. She was born January 4, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of John Durisko II and Anna (Vikki) O\u0027Donnell. She attended Westerville North High School, class of 1985 and...
Donald Ray Folk
Nov 25, 2016
Donald Ray Folk, 75 of Camp Verde, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1941 in Waterloo, IA to Harry Ray Folk and Gertrude Irish Folk. Don graduated from East High School in Waterloo. He was manager of Waxman Camera and an Evangelist Missionary. He received certificates for serving ministry S.O.W.E.R.S. (Servants On Wheels Ever...
