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Nancy Mae Boyd
Selfless, Loving and Kind
Nancy Mae Boyd of Mayer - Cordes Lakes, AZ joined the Lord on December 30, 2021. Nancy was born on December 29, 1944 in Aitkin, Minnesota. When Nancy was a young girl, her family moved from Minnesota to Spokane, WA, then to Pullman, WA where Nancy attended school; and graduated from Pullman High School in 1963.
Nancy enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, watching movies, caring for her family and helping others, whether she knew them or not. Nancy was active in all of the communities where she lived, and she also loved the Lord, as was demonstrated in the way she unselfishly put others ahead of herself and her own needs on a regular basis.
Ken, Nancy and Chaar relocated from Lewiston, ID to Phoenix, AZ in 1986. Ken and Nancy moved from Phoenix to Cordes Lakes in 1995 where Nancy spent the remainder of her life. Nancy’s career began as a paralegal working with a few different attorneys in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Arizona, and she finished out her career in the Arizona State Attorney General’s Office and the Arizona State Legislature.
Nancy was preceded in death by her mother Patricia and her father Walter. Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ken Boyd, sons Travis, his wife Adelia & granddaughter Natalin Jones of Pasco, WA; and Chaar, his fiancé Ada of Farmington, New Mexico; brothers George and Helen Long of South Burlington, Vermont; and Larry and Raelene Long of Fairfax, Virginia.
Please join us at Phoenix Dream Center in Phoenix, AZ for a Celebration of Life Memorial being held on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at 3:00 PM. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by text to 602-370-1393.
A memorial fund has been set up with Phoenix Dream Center in honor and remembrance of Nancy. Nancy was very passionate about the work Phoenix Dream Center is doing to help young women rescued from human trafficking. Please direct any donations to: https://phoenixdreamcenter.org/in-memory-of-nancy/ (Please click the "visit website" in the Memorial Contributions tab in the the event section below).
Taylor, 27, was born December 6, 1994 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in Peoria, AZ where he attended Apache Elementary School and graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School. After high school, Taylor worked on and off with his dad, Russel, at RS Auto Arts while attending classes through Maricopa Community Colleges. He was also employed through the years in food service, ride-share and retail.
Taylor enjoyed reading, writing, and music. He excelled in writing and quickly learned any musical instrument he picked up. Taylor played tuba all four years of high school in the marching band, enjoyed playing the violin in orchestra, and tinkered with guitar, drums and piano. He liked running and participated in cross country and track and field with his cousin, Shawn, in high school. Taylor enjoyed spending time with his best friends from childhood, Dalton and Robert. He and Dalton could be seen riding around the neighborhood on five-foot-tall giraffe unicycles. It was an amusing sight to behold. Taylor also enjoyed going to the dunes with his family and sometimes Robert and Dalton were able to join them.
Taylor was very well liked and beloved by many. His family misses him immensely.
Taylor died unexpectedly on December 30th, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Russel and Lynne Shelton, sister, Kira (Erin) Romaneschi, nephew, Gavin, grandmother, Geraldine O’Meara, uncles, Tim (DeeDe) O’Meara, Jim O’Meara, Casey (Lissa) Shelton, and several grand aunts, grand uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward O’Meara, grandfather, Robert Shelton, grandmother, Doris Shelton, and uncle, David Shelton.
A memorial service will be held for Taylor at 10:00am, Monday, March 27th, 2023 at Northwest Community Church, 16615 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85053.
Joan F. Brown passed away on December 26, 2021, in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 92. She was born in Bloomington, IL. Her loving husband, William Brown, preceded her in death.
Joan is survived by sons William and Steven (Debbie) Brown, sister Thelma Finnegan, three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Marianne Ebert passed away on December 25, 2021, at home in Peoria Arizona at the age of 87.
Marianne was born June 18, 1934, in Chicago Illinois to the late John and Anne McAllister. She was the oldest of five being the only girl, she adored her little brothers. She attended nursing school and joined the Air Force where she met her husband, Leroy Ebert. They had six children and settled in Nampa Idaho where they eventually retired.
Marianne went back to school to get her master's in nursing and worked at Mercy Medical Center hospital where she was Vice President of nursing for many years until she retired. She and Leroy moved to the warmer climate of Arizona and were very involved in their church Saint Joachim and Anne Catholic church. She served in the Lions Club for many years and volunteered her time to Saint Vincent de Paul where she managed and coordinated the staffing, and along with her friends worked in the dining room serving meals weekly to those in need. She was very passionate about her service and always made sure her commitments were served in the order and way she believed she was called upon.
Survivors include three of her brothers and their families, many cousins and her children Andrew Ebert, Patricia Ansel (Bo). Christopher Ebert (Connie) Susan Ebert (Kip) Michael Ebert and David Ebert (René), her grandchildren Tawnie Manu (Tyler) Austin Douglass, Ryan Ebert, Matthew Ebert, James Ebert and great grandchild Daenan Douglass. She is preceded in death by her husband Leroy, her parents John and Anne McAllister and brother James McAllister
She will be missed by her family and the community of her friends from church.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angelo Consoli passed away on December 24, 2021. He moved to Sun City in 1993 and was a very active member at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church.
Angelo Is survived by his wife, Eleanor; sons Angelo, Jr. (Carolyn) and Kenneth (Laura); six grandchildren Angelo III, Nicholas, Katherine, Shelby, Jackson and K.C.; brother Francis Consoli; and nephews William Bobo and Dale Bobo.
He was preceded in death by parents Grace and Angelo A. Consoli; grandparents Frank and Grace Consoli; and sisters Maria Toulas and Grace Bernardi.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85351.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt of Glendale, Catherine Dian Wagenfehr (Woods) born Feb. 19, 1944, in Phoenix, died December 22, 2021, at the age of 77 at home after a prolonged battle with ALS.
She was a dedicated homemaker with great sewing, cooking and baking skills that will be missed. She selflessly put everyone else before herself and lived for her family. She worked part time to help her children get through college and at age 47 achieved her nursing degree at Glendale Community College and worked several years at Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital. She enjoyed her family, travel and her pets.
She is survived by husband Robert, sons Robert Jr. (Raquel) of Goodyear and Tyler (Lee) of Pinetop; grandchildren Sarah Wagenfehr, Sabrina Wagenfehr, Shyanne Wagenfehr, Elijah Wagenfehr, Julia Wagenfehr (Ebrahimi) and Kegan Craig. Brother Darrell Woods (Betty) of Phoenix; nieces Michelle Woods, Sherry Woods and nephew Sean Woods of Phoenix. She is preceded in death by her daughter Suzan Greefkens and grand-daughter Kai Lynn Craig.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Arizona Humane Society.
Services are pending.
Billy Hamlett, 87, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on July 11, 1934 in Union City, Obion County, TN, to the late William Sherman Hamlett and the late Sarah “Billie” Mildred (Williams) Hamlett.
Mr. Hamlett was a retired retail salesman. He served his country honorably in the USAF.
Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday the 5th of January at Veteran’s National Cemetery. Menke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive visitors for a memorial from 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Wednesday the 5th of January at the Menke Funeral Home in Sun City, AZ.
Survivors include his wife, Thresa Hamlett of Peoria; two sons, two daughters-in-law, and 6 grandchildren.
Special thank you to Hospice of the Valley for their kind and caring service.
David Lawrence Nimmo was born in Santa Monica, California to Patricia Lynch and Theodore Nimmo on October 27th, 1958. A beloved brother, mentor, and friend to many, David peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with Covid-19 on December 18th, 2021. David is survived by his beloved wife: Diana Farnsworth, his mother Patricia Lynch, Father and Stepmother Ted and Dee Nimmo, brother Richard Nimmo (Pauline), Sister Robin French (John), Children: Crystal Nimmo, Amber Brazeau, Elise Mercer, Joshua Murphy, Sarah Jenks, Morgan Fuller, Matthew Borunda and several grandchildren who he adored.
David lived a life of charity and compassion, finding true joy in his service to his family, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and community. David’s love for humanity drove him to serve God and Country for 23 years in the United States Marine Corps as a CWO-3. He never hesitated to provide a helping hand to anyone in need. David’s beautiful soul continues to inspire everyone who was blessed enough to know and love him.
Viewing will be held on Dec 29th , 2021 at Menke Funeral Home, Sun City AZ from 4pm – 7pm. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Latter-Day Saints in Avondale, AZ on Dec 30th from 10am – 11:30am. A graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Phoenix AZ on Dec. 30th at 12:30 for all who wish to attend. Following the graveside service, a celebration of his life will be held at his home.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to David’s go fund me page.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/david-nimmo-us-marine-funeral-and-memorial-fund?member=16112051&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Arthur “Art” McCormick passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with cancer. Despite the pain, he remained strong and brave, with his huge heart and sense of humor intact. He passed at his home, surrounded by his family, as he had hoped for.
Art retired in 2009 from the construction industry, where his magnificent wood-working talents came to life. In addition to swinging a hammer, he loved to "swing a club" and enjoyed spending time in the Arizona sunshine. He was an avid bowler, hunter, enjoyed sporting events and could make a rose bush flourish. Above all, he was a family man. He loved traveling with Millie and looked forward to visiting his hometown of North Lima, Ohio, each year.
Art was preceded in death by parents, Glen and Grace McCormick; and sons-in-law, Joe Bates and Charlie Eiserle.
He is survived by loving wife of 54 years, Millie; and daughters, Lisa (David Spring) Bates, Suzanne Huntington and Lori (Tim) Ballard. He was the proud papa to five grandchildren and a great-grandson. In addition to his immediate family, Art leaves behind many special extended family members and friends, whom he spoke of often throughout his battle.
Art was considered a “good man” and will be deeply missed by many. His legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren, who consider him to be the “best Papa ever.”
A private celebration of life will be announced in the future, as he wished.
Fern Juanita Krusell (Hammar) peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1919, to Edwin and Grace Hammar (Lord). She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and son Terry Krusell. Fern is survived by her children Bruce Krusell, Rex Krusell, Jill Krusell (Lowe) and Jill’s husband of 32 years, Chris Lowe, grandson Jason Gastelum, family friend Pamela Turner, and special friends Carol and Allan Solstad.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery in Glendale, AZ, on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Walter Joseph Oleszkowicz was born on June 22,1924 in Detroit, Michigan and passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2021 in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 97. He was predeceased by his wives: Stella (Macierzynski) (M Sept 2, 1950 – Oct 5, 1998); and Virginia (Pitre) (M Mar 24, 2007 – Nov 25, 2013); and by his eleven siblings. Walter is survived by his four daughters: Sharon Gould (Goodyear, Arizona); Lori (John) Waltz (Kirkland, Arizona); Kathy (Denton, Texas); and Terese (Poul) Overgaard (Calgary, Alberta); grandson Jonathan Gould (Calgary, Alberta); sister-in-law Joan (Chuck) Lundeen (Sun City, Arizona); and numerous nephews and nieces.
Walter was born and raised in Detroit, and was a courageous and adventurous soul. His decision to enlist in the U.S. Army at age 19 took him to the European Theatre in WWII. He was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic efforts during a combat operation that took place during the early morning hours of March 15, 1945, inside of a minefield. Every year on the Ides of March Walter would recount that horrific battle and remember the lives that were lost or irrevocably altered. His efforts saved many and helped to open a roadway that turned out to be a critical artery in bringing the Allies into Germany. Walter’s platoon also liberated a concentration camp at Landsberg, Germany. As an eye-witness to those atrocities, Walter was an outspoken advocate throughout his life of initiatives memorializing the Holocaust.
In Detroit, Walter worked in both the family movie theater business and as a teacher in the public school system. He moved with his wife and daughters to Calgary, Alberta in 1969 where he continued to teach math and computer science for an additional twenty years. Anyone who had the privilege of seeing Walter in the classroom was immediately struck by his genuine love of teaching and natural flair for the profession. His lessons were infused with enthusiasm, creativity, and an ever-present sense of humor. He always emphasized that learning should be both fun and engaging.
Walter spent the last 19 years of his retirement in Arizona.
Walter was a parishioner at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, AZ. However, Walter's final resting place will be at Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum in Detroit, Michigan. Arrangements for services to be held in Michigan will be announced in late spring or early summer 2022.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a charitable contribution in Walter's memory may want to consider one of the organizations that he supported: St. Jude's Research Hospital; Tunnel to Towers Foundation; or the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Norma Jean (Tiller) Wilkerson, 92 of Litchfield Park passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. Norma was born in Nampa, Idaho to Herman and Juanita Tiller. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Wilkerson in 1949. Norma worked as a secretary for the railroad and later at UCLA.
Norma and Bob moved to Phoenix in 1968 where they raised their two children Julie and Doug. Both Norma and Bob were avid golfers and were active members of The Wigwam Country Club, often golfing at least four days a week.
Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wilkerson, daughter-in-law Maria Wilkerson and her parents and siblings. She is survived by her daughter Julie Kennedy (Berto) of McMinnville, Oregon; son Doug Wilkerson of Avondale, AZ. Grandchildren Sally Kennedy, Cory Kennedy and Colby Wilkerson as well as great-grandchildren Carson Kennedy, Conner Kennedy and Stella Stacy and numerous nieces and nephews.
No service is planned at this time.
Charles W. (Woody) Tucker, 86, of Sun City, AZ passed away on December 6, 2021, after a battle with Covid.
Born in Morrilton, Arkansas on July 13, 1935, to Hiram and Gladys Tucker. He has one brother, Paul, who survived him, and two who preceded him in death: Jim and James.
He married his true love, Irmgard and were married for 64 years. They had four children: Petra Zaleski, Charles Jr. (Elena), Gail Leith (Gregg) and Allen.
He proudly served in the Army as a cook, NCO club manager and food inspector. After the Army he worked for the state of Arizona as a correctional officer. He loved to play golf and was quite good.
He is survived by six grandkids; John, Stacey, Natasha, Tatyana, Nathan and Levi and seven great grandkids; Cameron, Sofie, Stella, Kinsley, Kellen, Kasen and Kylee. He loved to tell jokes and make people smile.
His favorite donation charities were Shriner’s Children Hospital and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11AM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351.
Ivan Edward Dale, age 90, of Rye, Colorado and Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2021. Ivan was born June 27th, 1931 in Greeley Colorado, to Edward Fisher Dale and Louise Crowley Dale. He attended Colorado State University where he was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity and studied agriculture. After serving stateside as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force during the Korean War, he married Dona Mae Zgut, whom he met at CSU where Ivan returned to finish his degree. The pair moved to Keensburg where Ivan joined his father once again in farming.
After their first three daughters were born, the family moved to Rye where they welcomed their fourth daughter. Ivan began an earth excavation business and returned to school, this time attending Southern Colorado State College to earn his teaching certificate. So began Ivan’s dedication to the students and community of the Rye area. Ivan taught school at Rye High School for 21 years. He continued working with his backhoe in the summers and on weekends, for individuals and all three local summer camps. He loved being able to spend time on the mountain and recounting those stories with his family. He had a smile on his face even when sharing stories like the time he used his backhoe to plow a path back to the highway when his truck became stuck in the snow after doing a late fall job for the Forest Service! During this time he served as a part time deputy sheriff and posse member for Pueblo County, as well as 40 years with the Rye Fire Department as a fireman and EMT, including a number of years as Assistant Fire Chief. For years St. Aloysius Catholic Church never had to worry if their parking lot would be cleared of snow following a storm, with Ivan always coming down the mountain to help with his plow. Depending on who needed it at the time, he might swing by friend’s homes, too!
Ivan always loved a time to celebrate with family and friends. Whether enjoying time with his family at home or through his lifetime of traveling with Dona by his side, he was always ready for another adventure. Recently he spoke about how happy he was to have been able to celebrate his 90th birthday in June, Dona’s in November, and their 66th wedding anniversary just after Thanksgiving this year with so many of their loved ones wonderful wishes. The Blue Spruce tree Cheri (oldest daughter) had hand selected and brought down from their own little piece of paradise in Rye was standing proudly in the living room of Ivan and Dona’s Sun City house, though not yet decorated, and we were beginning to decorate the yard. Even in his last few peaceful days, Ivan was able to enjoy some of what has been a beloved tradition for as long as any of us can remember. Although our hearts will miss him, we know he is still here with us.
Missed, but never forgotten, by his wife Dona, daughters, Cheri Dale, Sandra Woodruff, Julie Bouzis and Lauri (Douglas)Sutton, five granddaughters: Kristen Kellar, Kathleen Bouzis, Jessica White, Susanne Scougale, and Sophia Bouzis, two great-grandsons Elias and Colton, sister MaryEllen (Don) Bell, brother Allen (Shirley) Dale, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at St. Joachim and St. Anne Parish in Sun City, AZ at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 14th. A memorial and interment will be scheduled in Colorado in the spring. Please consider sending memorial contributions to the Rye Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 19190, Colorado City, CO 81019.
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