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Mary Ellen Crandley Vadus was born on June 1, 1938 in Philadelphia PA. She worked in
banking until she married her husband, Norbert Vadus. The couple lived in Philadelphia before
moving to Minersville, Pennsylvania where they began raising their two children, Ellen and
Matthew. Mary Ellen was a devoted and much loved mother, grandmother and aunt.
After their children were raised, Mary Ellen and Norbert retired to Wickenburg and then later to
El Mirage, Arizona. In El Mirage, Mary Ellen was a supporter of Luke Air Force Base and the El
Mirage Police Force. She loved long walks with her dog Jake and enjoyed cooking for her
family. She spent happy hours watching the hummingbirds who came to her many feeders.
Mary served as a block watch captain and was known to many as the "soup lady" who brought
homemade soup to neighbors and friends who were ill or grieving. All who knew her loved her
generous spirit and her sense of humor, both of which were still in evidence even as she
became terminally ill.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Crandley, her beloved sister,
Susan Heaney, brother-in-law, Dewey Heaney and her husband of fifty-seven years, Norbert
Vadus. She is survived by her son, Matthew Vadus, her daughter, Ellen McCrea, her
grand-daughter, Claire McCrea, her nieces Susan and Jenny Heaney and her great-nephew
Kevin Heaney.
Services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania at the location where Mary Ellen's parents
and sister were interred.
Leland (Lee) Dole, 94, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on May 23, 2022.
Lee was born April 3, 1928, in Boyce Ville, WI. He had three brothers and one sister, James, Donald, Conrad, and Myrtle (all who proceeded him in death). Lee graduated from Boyce Ville High School in 1945. After graduation he joined the Coast Guard. He served three years then he joined the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC in the 82nd Air Borne Division and served in the 24th Infantry Division’s inspector Generals Office.
He married Charlotte Collins in 1952 and had one daughter, Leigh Anne, born September 21, 1956. He did a tour in Korea and in Okinawa. Charlotte passed away in October 1966 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Lee had on the job nuclear power training at Argon National Lab in Illinois and then went to Idaho Falls. When he was stationed in Idaho Falls, he luckily escaped the deadly reactor explosion that killed three of his good friends in 1961. He had a hand in preparing the book called, “SL-1 (ALPR) US Army Nuclear Power Plant “The Story”.
He was the sole survivor. Lee retired from the Army after 20 years in October 1966. In March of 1967 he married his high school classmate, Betty Stansbury-Kosharek. They and daughter, Leigh Anne moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1968. Lee worked at K-Martt as manager of the appliance department.
In 1968 they owned and managed, “The Peppermint Stick” an ice cream parlor located in Manitou Springs, CO. In 1996 they retired and moved to Sun City, AZ, Lee worked as a starter at the Wig-Wam Golf Resort and was a member of the Sundial Men’s Club.
Lee is survived by daughter, Leigh Anne Roche of Sun City (she moved in with him April 29, 2019 to take care of him). Lee is also survived by his step-daughter, Jacqueline Crosby (Rick Kemis) of Luck, WI. Two Grandsons, Kalin (Nicole) Roche of Grand Junction, CO and Torrin (Danielle Broady) Roche of Kremmling, CO, six great grandchildren; Shantell, Angelia, Little Torrin, Tessa, Killian and Bradley of Colorado.
Lee will be remembered for his wit, kind heart and active social life.
A one-hour service will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 1:00PM.
Carol May Miller was born March 2nd 1941 in Hopkins, MN. She met the love of her life Dale Frederick Miller whom she married in her hometown on March 7th, 1959. Together they had 5 beautiful children who were raised in Phoenix, AZ where they remained for the rest of time.
Carol's greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family- no matter how far she had to travel to make this happen. She was also an avid card player- with skip-bo being her ALL time favorite!!!
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Lydia Dudycha, her husband Dale, her son Scott, her granddaughter Amber and was the last survivor of her siblings.
She is survived by her children; Jay (Bamby) Miller of Missouri, Kim (Doug) Russell of Arizona, Joy Price of Alabama, and David (Jackie) Miller of Arizona. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
The Reverend Edgar Jerome Schaefer of Sun City, AZ went to be with our Lord on May 21, 2022. He was born February 7, 1923 in Weimer Township, Minnesota to Joe and Magdaline Schaefer. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with the Rosary at 5:00 pm at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 3 at 10:00 am at St. Joachim & Anne Catholic Church in Sun City, AZ.
Carl E Standifer Jr. was born in Coffeyville, KS on November 10, 1946, and passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of May 21, 2022. The son of the late Carl E. Standifer Sr. and the late Wilhelmina Standifer. Carl was preceded in death, not only by his parents but by his siblings Glen M. Standifer, Priscilla D. Hubbard (Deanie), and Ethelynn D. Munford.
He is survived by his loving wife Darlene A. Standifer; his siblings Delbert Standifer, Thelma L. Standifer (Vernie), Fred Wilson (Cokey), Andrea R. Hines (Gail), James K. Hewitt (Kardiel), Varnado Standifer; his daughters Carla L. Standifer, Kristina M. Williams, Deanna M. Sumler; grandchildren John M. Standifer Jenkins Jr., Isaiah M. Castillo, Kayla K. Castillo, Khalifi R.G. Din; great grandchildren Jaleel M. Jenkins and Aaliyah R. Jenkins along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Carl was a hard-working man who could fix almost anything. For close to 30 years, he worked in general construction with the Northern California Laborers Union until he retired in 2004. Carl stayed active after retirement and became a security guard for Allied Universal Security. In October 2021, he left Allied and focused his attention on the care of the love of his life and wife, Darlene, whom he married on Valentine's Day 1998. They went on vacations and cruises over their 24 years of marriage and shared many special moments together.
Carl will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. All who knew him might describe him as a man's man. A man who knew how to dress sharp. A man who said what he meant and meant what he said. He worked hard, loved hard, and fought hard, but now it's time for him to rest easy.
A visitation will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue, on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM with a service to follow at 1:00 PM.
Marie Amelia (Wolf) Beernink was born on December 4, 1937, in Hinsdale, Illinois and she earned her angel wings on May 17, 2022, at her home in Sun City, AZ after a short battle with cancer. Marie was preceded in death, by her parents, Auguste & Elizabeth Wolf; her beloved husband, Kenneth Beernink; 2 greatgrandchildren, Lincoln Wright & Teresa Zapata. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Mendoza (Sergio), of Goodyear, AZ and Denise Clark, from Mesa, AZ. Marie was a grandma to Amber (Jeff) Wright, Justin (Jessica) Robnett, Nicholas (Jessica) Robnett, Logan Clark and Danielle Briseno. She was a great grandma to Marlo, Sheen, Emery, Violet, Amelia and William. Marie will be remembered for her tireless devotion to volunteering to Shriners Hospital, numerous Genealogy foundations, and her church family at Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City, AZ. Burial will be next to her loving husband, Kenneth, at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Illinois. There will be a memorial in the near future, to be held at Willowbrook Church in Sun City, AZ.
Dr. Gerrit Anne Terpstra dies at the age of 84.
On the morning of May 15, 2022, Dr. Gerrit Terpstra, a medical doctor and long term resident of Arizona, passed away with his loving and devoted daughter Lenneke and his companion Lucky by his side, with Willie Nelson playing softly in the background.
Gerrit was born on February 21, 1938 to Tietje Bierma and Jan Ido Terpstra in The Netherlands. When talking about his childhood, Gerrit’s stories were filled with his experiences as a young child during World War Two and remembering the bombings near his home in Rotterdam. He also told of stories about visiting his grandfather, Gerrit, and his Tante Sim in his beloved Friesland. Although Gerrit moved to the United States as a young man, his heart always belonged with his family back in The Netherlands.
He pursued his dream of becoming a physician by attending and graduating from Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands. His love of the mountains, deserts and cowboys brought Gerrit and his new wife, Edith (Valk), to Arizona in 1965 where he completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at Maricopa County Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. He then joined the first HMO Geriatric Group Practice in Sun City, Arizona. As the Sun City communities expanded, so did the need for more geriatricians in the community. The Geriatric Group Practice joined with ABC HMO which ultimately became Cigna Healthplan. Gerrit held the positions of Chief of Staff, Vice President of Utilization, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Chairman of Internal Medicine. From 1985 to 1987, Gerrit served as Medical Director of Cigna Western Region. While overseeing the practice of five healthcare centers, Gerrit, Michael Lance and Jim Gilligan lead five Chiefs of Staff and five Administrators advocating for high quality healthcare through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. He selected a team of highly qualified nurses, social workers and volunteers to provide end of life and palliative care services for the Cigna Hospice program where he served as Medical Director. Gerrit returned to seeing patients in his group practice in Sun City. He was well respected by his patients and was known to perform house calls when needed. In 1990, he developed the Nurse Practitioner program in management of 500 patients in 75 Nursing Homes in Maricopa County. In 1998, he became the Medical Director of Sun Health Hospice and Hospice of the Valley. He was a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Geriatrics and Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Gerrit’s many accomplishments in healthcare include: Member of the American College of Physicians, Member of the Advisory Committee HSAG Health Service Advisory Group. He was a Surveyor for The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care; Program Director of Cigna Healthplan Geriatric Seminar; Committee member to develop a Geriatric Fellowship in St. Joseph’s and Boswell Hospitals; President of the Arizona Geriatrics Society; Preceptor Masters Level Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program, College of Nursing, University of Arizona; Instructor of 3rd year Family Practice Residents in Geriatrics, Phoenix Memorial Hospital; Instructor 3rd year Medical Students, Osteopathic School, Kirksville, Ohio; Instructor of St. Joseph’s - Sun Health Geriatric Fellowship Program. He was elected Geriatrician of the Year in 1992 for Arizona.
Gerrit loved traveling to Europe, especially to The Netherlands, where he would reunite with his sister and two brothers to reminisce about their beloved parents and their childhood. His love for his birth country was passed to his children when he and Edith would take them back to The Netherlands to visit family and friends. One of his favorite trips was one that he made with his brother, Gerben, and wife, Hanneke, to Tanzania. Gerrit always had great stories to tell.
With a long history of philanthropic work, he and his second wife, Carolee, focused their efforts primarily with Rotary International where Gerrit was named President of the Del Sol Rotary of Sun City. As Rotarians, they supported the Guatemalan Literacy Project, providing textbooks, computer labs and literacy programs to underprivileged children in Guatemala. His work as a Rotarian took him to Russia, Canada, Central and South America, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Gerrit is predeceased by his wife Carolee and his son Jan Ido (Anne) Terpstra.
He is survived by his sister Anneke (Eddie) v.d. pol, brother Gerben (Hanneke), brother Ido Jan (Karen), daughter Lenneke (Romer) Brown, grandsons Shawn, Jackson and Aidan, granddaughter Saskia and his first wife, and mother to his children, Edith. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, colleagues, friends, patients and sponsored families through the rotary.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday July 23, 2022, at 1:00pm, with the Services beginning at 1:30pm at:
Arizona Broadway Theater
7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria, Arizona.
Gerrit Terpstra had a passionate interest in Medicine and an inquisitive mind. He was straight forward and correct 99% of the time. He cared deeply for his patients, family and friends. He loved stories so if you are able to join us as we celebrate the life of Dr. Terpstra, please bring a story to share. All are welcome.
Analicia "Ana" Reed touched many lives during her short time here on earth and her silly, loving spirit will be remembered forever. Analicia was a sophomore at Peoria High School, where she joined NJROTC and learned to play the guitar.
Ana passed away on May 14th, 2022, after a brave and fearless, 7-year battle with Epilepsy. The strength and courage she showed during this battle has and will always be an inspiration to me and everyone she knew.
Ana was a lover of anime, animals, her family and friends. She also had a soft spot for young children. She dreamed of working at Starbucks during her teen years and wanted to become an editor when she grew up. Ana loved her baby sister Layla and we will always makes sure that Layla remembers her. We will honor her in every way possible.
Ana is survived by her mother, Sierra Olvera and step-father, Tim Rivera; sisters, Alyssa Sanchez and Layla Rivera; brothers, Santiago Sanchez and Savyon Sanchez; and many loving grandparents, aunts uncles and cousins.
Visitation is Thursday, May 26 from 10-11 a.m. with a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City, AZ.
Don was born in Denver, IA, on April 20, 1935, the son of the late Ewald and Erna (nee Steege) Pipho. He is survived by his wife, Katheryn Pipho (nee Fankhanel); his children Paul (Joanne) Pipho, Katy Brunson, and Jennifer (Jim) Lasky; his grandchildren Kaila (Joe) Scattergood, Jessica (Mike Kurtz) Lasky, Christopher Pipho, Nicholas Brunson, and Michael Pipho; great grandchildren Charlotte and Isabel Scattergood; his sister Elaine (Howard) Gransee, sister Jeannette (Larry) Pettis, brother Norman (Margaret) Pipho, brother Merlin Pipho, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956 before relocating to Silver Bay, MN where he worked for Reserve Mining. He later started and ran his own building maintenance business for many years in Brainerd and Bemidji, MN. Just prior to retirement, Don provided maintenance services for long term care facilities. One of Don’s favorite “jobs” was to be Santa. He had his own custom Santa suit and of course had his own beard to complete the look. He particularly enjoyed being Santa for handicapped children and the children in his family.
Don was a faithful servant of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City for many years, most recently serving as the Chairman of the Trustees. Don loved his church and wanted nothing more than to ensure the church was maintained in a manner that would make parishioners feel welcome in sharing their faith with each other and God. One of his first projects was to update all the lighting in the church, as well as refinishing the fellowship hall by replacing the flooring and redecorating. He was also very proud to have repaired the church steeple and had it cleaned to showcase the church. Don ensured the stained glass windows were sealed and polished, the roof was replaced, and lovely desert plants and flowers were planted around the grounds, amongst many other projects and daily tasks. Additionally, he secured several different groups to utilize the church facilities including the Sun Stitchers, Lifeline Screening, Meals of Joy, a shred-a-thon and Chamber of Commerce events.
During the time that Don lived in Aztec, NM, he also made the stained glass windows for Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington NM, a large undertaking and project he was proud to have contributed to his church.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on June 10, 2022, at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, AZ. Family and friends are welcome to a gathering with coffee and “soaker” cookies to honor Don immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Donald P. Pipho to Fountain of Life Church Beautification Fund, 15630 N Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85351.
Lydia Victoria “Vicki” Newberry passed away at the age of 87 on May 10, 2022, at Nicolette Assisted Living Facility in Peoria, AZ. Vicki was born on October 30, 1934, in Clintwood, Virginia, the daughter of Leonard Fleming and Hattie Counts Fleming Edwards and stepfather Garland Edwards. Vicki married Furl Newberry on March 6, 1954, in Clintwood, VA and they were married for 53 years until Furl passed away in 2007.
Vicki was a hard-working woman all her life. She raised 6 children and was a homemaker in Virginia until she moved west to settle in Arizona in 1984. Vicki always loved spending time with family and friends, dining out, shopping, and being on the go. She loved Southern Baptist style worship and enjoyed bluegrass music. She loved to bake cakes and brownies to share with loved ones and in her down time loved to read and watch her soap operas and TV shows; she likely never missed an episode of Days of our Lives. Vicki was loved by many, and she returned the love tenfold.
In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Furl Collins Newberry, her two daughters, Linda Karen Newberry Rowsome and Rita Ann Newberry Deel, brothers Everett Wayne Fleming and Sidney Ray Fleming, her grandson Michael Deel and her granddaughter Melissa Deel. Survivors include her daughters Janet Sue Newberry Artis and Teresa Gail Newberry Lackey (Terry, spouse); her sons Roger Alson Fleming and Jeffrey Allen Newberry (Christine Newberry, spouse), her sister Nada Johnson (Jack, spouse), brothers Gary Edwards (Harriet, spouse), Bobby Darryl Fleming (Sue, spouse); granddaughters Victoria Milhoan, Valerie Clark (Charles, spouse), Rebecca Arenstein (Jesse, spouse), Leigh Ann O'Quinn (Adam, Spouse), and grandson Zachary Newberry; great grandchildren, Lydia Gonzalez, Justice and Warner Milhoan, Emily and Jeremiah O'quinn and Jayden Deel and many loving extended family members and friends.
A small family service will take place on May 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, 85351. We will have a minister led service followed by a celebration of life complete with southern style food and bluegrass music, just the way Vicki would have wanted it, good food and family togetherness. Those who wish to send flowers or cards can send items to the funeral home directly.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Thomas Campbell
William L. Pottle
April 4, 1936 – May 10, 2022
William (“Bill”) Pottle passed away on May 10, 2022 in Sun City, Arizona. He was born on April 4, 1936 in Chicago, raised in Quincy, Illinois, and was the son of Lewis W. Pottle and Clara Leary Pottle. Bill graduated from Quincy High School in 1953 and attended the University of Texas, Quincy College and LaSalle Extension University, and then served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.
After serving with the Army at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, Bill made Anchorage his home. Bill married Barbara A. (Baker) Pottle (also of Quincy, Illinois), his wife of 65 years. They were married in Anchorage on April 6, 1957, two years before Alaska gained statehood, and there they raised their two children Randall M. Pottle and Steven L. Pottle.
After serving in various accounting positions in Anchorage for 10 years, including 5 years as Controller of the Anchorage Daily Times, Bill joined New York Life Insurance Company in 1968, where he had a successful career of more than 30 years. With Barbara at his side as his office and sales manager, Bill achieved 15 years in New York Life’s highest production group, became a Certified Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant, and was the Anchorage office “Man of the Year” in 1983 and 1985. Bill also served as President and Board member of nearly every life insurance and estate planning organization in Alaska, as well as Alaska Pacific Bancorp, Crown Realty, Anchorage Lions Club and Red Cross, and he volunteered at many organizations, such as the YMCA and Anchorage Hockey Association.
Bill and Barbara retired from New York Life in 1998 and spent 25 wonderful years in Pinehurst, North Carolina enjoying golf, travel, family and friends. Bill was an avid sailor and he and Barbara sailed their own boat in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and South Pacific. Bill also enjoyed collecting Alaskan art and making fine wood furniture. After Pinehurst, they resettled to Sun City, Arizona, where Barbara still lives.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Barbara and their two children; son Randy Pottle, his wife Suzanne Hennessy and their children Sara Pottle and Ryan Pottle; and son Steven Pottle, his wife Miriam Dent and their children David Pottle and Anne Catherine Pottle. He was preceded in death by his sister Eloise Pottle Streett. Randy works for the State of California in Sacramento, California and Steve is a retired partner of the law firm Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill will be buried in his hometown of Quincy, Illinois.
Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to The Bright Focus Foundation.
Bill loved Irish blessings – “May you have love to share, health to spare and friends that care.”
Claudia Gaye Brown, age 72, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Sun City, Arizona. Claudia is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Joe Brown of Sun City, AZ. Also, surviving Claudia are her sons: Matthew Dunn of Phoenix, AZ, Nicholas Brown and his wife Alexia, and grandsons Kenneth Brown, Greyson Brown & Boston Brown all of Dalhart, Texas, and her sister Jan Cordova of Phoenix, AZ. Claudia loved her church and found great enjoyment in her garden. Private services will take place at a later date.
Paul Ambrose Seltzer, age 80, died on May 6, 2022. A resident of Sun City, AZ, he was recovering from surgery and respiratory difficulties at an assisted living facility in Peoria, AZ. The cause of death was respiratory failure and systemic infection.
Paul was the fourth child of Miriam Dean Beery and Paul Ambrose Seltzer. He grew up in Lansdowne and Villanova, PA. He was graduated from Friends Central School in Wynnewood, PA. He went on to Penn State University, where he proudly wore the costume of the university’s mascot, the Nittany Lion, cavorting at football games and representing Penn State at many events. He was member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He graduated in 1965 with a B.S. in Marketing.
After a brief stint at Girard Bank in Philadelphia, he moved to Detroit, MI, to put his Marketing degree to the test at R. L. Polk & Co. He designed and managed direct marketing campaigns, in which organizations communicate specifically to pre-selected customers and supply a method for a direct response. He then worked in Houston, TX, and went on to establish his own direct marketing company in Bainbridge, WA.
He moved to Phoenix, AZ, and ended his working career after many years with the Computer Graphics firm. He was director of the homeowners’ association at his condo development in Carefree, AZ, for many years.
Paul is survived by three sisters, Pamela Seltzer Royer of Dallas TX; Marilyn (Beeps) Seltzer Clark and her husband Bill of Nashua, NH; Judith Seltzer and her husband Robert Tucker of Santa Fe, NM; and a sister-in-law Anne Seltzer of Gwynedd, PA, the widow of his older brother Dean. Paul was the doting uncle of nine, and proud great-uncle of 18, all of whom he cherished.
A memorial service will take place in Santa Fe, NM, at a date to be determined. At his request, his ashes will be interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY, where his grandparents, parents and older brother are buried. Memorial donations may be sent by clicking on this link: raise.psu.edu/deanseltzer. Checks can be written payable to "The Pennsylvania State University” with "Dean B. Seltzer Wrestling Scholarship” on the memo line; these should be mailed to Penn State University, 2583 Gateway Drive, Suite 130, State College, PA 16801.
Francis Keith Haukom, 88, of Sun City, Arizona passed away May 5, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Robert (Bob) Winston Wahlstrom was born in McAlester, Oklahoma August 25, 1944. The firstborn son of Winston A. and Billie L. Wahlstrom, Bob grew up with his five siblings Bud, Jim, Reed, Robin, and Tina. A man fiercely devoted to his family, Bob is survived by his mother, Billie, his wife of 55 years, Ileen, his sons David and Derek, their wives Chanon and Jeanette, and his amazing grandkids: Brooklyn, Aubrey, Shaun, Jacob, and Alyssa.
Completing his undergraduate work at Grand Canyon College, Bob went on to earn a master’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix and completed further graduate studies at the School of Banking at the University of Delaware.
Bob began his career at Valley National Bank in 1966 as a bookkeeper and teller. Over the course of his tenure at Valley National Bank he was honored with several promotions eventually becoming the Executive Vice President and Chief of Human Resources and assumed all Human Resource Operations west of the Mississippi with the merger to Bank One. His overwhelming success with the bank landed him as the Human Resources Director for all Bank One operations east of the Mississippi.
Bob was avidly involved in his community for many years in many different facets. He served on the Board of Trustees for Grand Canyon University, the Arizona Affordable Health Care Committee, and the Board of Barrow’s Neurological Foundation. Bob was active in his church as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for over 25 years. Bob served in the charitable arm of the bank as the President of the Valley National Bank Foundation and was a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce subcommittee on Health in Washington DC for several years.
Throughout his life Bob was an avid outdoorsman. He went hunting, fishing, and golfing as often as possible, and he traveled extensively. His hard work ethic and dogged determination characterized his life that was also lived with extravagant generosity. Although the accomplishments in his lifetime are many, Bob loved his wife, sons, and grandkids above all the accolades and triumphs. He rarely missed a sporting event for his sons and kept up with all the grandkids activities as much as possible. In these ways, Bob demonstrated the great love he had for his family.
Services will be held at Grand Community Baptist Church in Surprise, AZ, on Friday, May 6 at 11:00am with the viewing starting at 10:00am. Private burial will be in Payson.
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