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Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Harold Leroy Kortsen
May 1, 2009
Harold Leroy "Tally" Kortsen died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 76. Tally was born on April 25, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Andreas Anderson and Mary Ellen (Rairdan) Kortsen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and later worked as a welder...
Toni Jenine Case
Apr 30, 2009
Beloved mother, daughter & sister, Toni Jenine Case, age 20, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 in McNary, Arizona. She was born September 16, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona to Anthony and Carol Rustin Case. Toni enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and being in the outdoors; she also enjoyed writing in her journal. She loved playing with her son and being with...
Susan Lynnette Swanson
Apr 27, 2009
Susan Lynnette Swanson, 54 of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 due to a Motor Vehicle Accident. She was born April 4, 1955 in San Diego, California to Jimmy & Phyllis (Marquardt) Miles. She is survived by her husband, Isaac David Swanson; 3 children; Teresa M. Anderson, Angela M. Swanson, Kevin C. Swanson; 1 grandchild, Paityn E. Anderson;...
Stuart Charles Brown
Apr 24, 2009
Stuart Charles Brown, of White Mountain Lakes passed away Friday April 24, 2009. He was 66. He was born May 20, 1942 in Hudson, New York to Harold and Florence (Christina) Brown. Stuart is survived by 2 children; Christianna Johnson and Stephanie Brown; step-daughter, Cari Lynne Jackson; 1 sister Diane Chambers. Private services will be held.
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr.
Apr 24, 2009
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr., of Snowflake, passed away surrounded by his loving family, April, 24, 2009 at the Hospice Compassus In-Patient Unit in Lakeside. He was 71. Samuel was born December 2, 1937 in Jeddito, AZ to the late Sam and Helen (Begay) Yellowhair. He enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 in Oklahoma. Samuel was a compassionate,...
Betty Jane Burry
Apr 21, 2009
Betty Jane Burry, age 73, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at home in Pinetop, AZ. She was born May 3, 1935 in Olney, Illinois to August Herman Carl and Ruth Ann Miller Baganz. She was a friend to everyone; a very outgoing and fun person to be around. Betty is survived by her 2 children; Gary (Patti J. Ratcliff)...
LeRoy Conrad Jacobson
Apr 18, 2009
LeRoy Conrad Jacobson died during the quiet early morning hours of Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He most recently celebrated his 64th birthday. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Kathryn, North Dakota to the late Conrad and Rosella (Swenson) Jacobson. As a young man, LeRoy spent 6 years...
Arvid Edward Burke
Apr 18, 2009
Arvid Edward Burke, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born October 17, 1921 in Effie, Minnesota to Edward Burke and Anna Marie Kyllonen Burke; Ed served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He came to Lakeside, Arizona in the early 70's as a "timber faller". He is survived...
Ola Mae Moisio
Apr 17, 2009
Ola Mae Moisio, age 77, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Gordon Langford, on Friday, April 17, 2009. She was born May 9, 1931 to Ambrose Marion Fish Sr., and Martha Stratton in Long Beach, CA. Ola Mae was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many...
Leland Bayard Covin
Apr 16, 2009
Leland Bayard Covin, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Leland was born May 23, 1934 in Hanford, CA to Cless and Ruby (Malm) Covin. He was employed with Occidental Petroleum on an offshore rig for 5 years. A creative and fun loving person with a great sense of humor he will be missed by all....
Harley H. Hobart
Apr 16, 2009
Harley H. Hobart entered into paradise on April 16, 2009 surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 18, 1918 in Birchwood, Wisconsin the "Blue Gill Capitol of Wisconsin" in Washburn County. Harley was delivered by his father, James, a country doctor. Harley served in the Army Air Corp (Air Force) during World War II. He was stationed in Naples,...
Harold Wilckens Pratt, Jr.
Apr 15, 2009
Owens Livingston Mortuary 320 N. 9th Street Show Low, Arizona Phone (928) 537-2141 - Fax (928) 537-8175 Obituary: Harold Wilcken Pratt, Jr. Harold Wilcken Pratt, Jr. was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Mexico City, D.F., Mexico to Harold Wilcken Pratt and Anna Hendrickson. He passed away on April 15, 2009, in Tacoma, WA. He was a faithful servant of God...
Leroy Thomas Goree
Apr 14, 2009
Leroy Thomas Goree, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Sun Vaslley, Arizona. He was born February 21, 1939 in Stamford, Texas to Thomas Lasalle & Mattie Virginia Choate Goree. Leroy and E. Vivian (Craig) Goree were married for nearly 49 years. Leroy was a truck driver for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; 3...
Lewis Wales Graham
Apr 14, 2009
Lewis Graham, 63, long time Eagar, AZ resident and businessman passed away quietly at home with his family by his side, Tuesday April 14, 2009 after a battle with cancer. Born June 28, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM to parents Lewis Sr., and Edna (Ramsey) Graham. Lewis grew up in New Mexico and Arizona, and settled in Eagar nearly 34 years...
Ruby Spear
Apr 13, 2009
Ruby Spear, of Clay Springs, Arizona passed away at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center early Monday, April 13, 2009. She was 74. Ruby was born on October 29, 1934 in Clay Springs, Arizona to the late Jesse Oliver & Melissa (Perkins) Davis. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the...
Melvin Robert Lewis, Jr.
Apr 12, 2009
Melvin Robert Lewis, Sr., "Melstrait", died Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Holbrook, Arizona at the age of 55. He was born on October 10, 1953 in Ganado, Arizona to Eugene Lewis, Sr. and Mary Lucy (Biah). He worked as an ambulance driver throughout his life. He also played the drums in a country-western band where he picked up the...
Max Heywood
Apr 9, 2009
Max Heywood, of Snowflake, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Carriage House in Snowflake. He was 89. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be updated as soon as available.
Armand De Prins
Apr 8, 2009
Armand De Prins, 74 of Snowflake, AZ was born August 20 1934 in Merksem/Antwerp, Belguim, Europe. He was taken by our Lord on April 8, 2009 to be with his beloved wife, Simonne, who preceded him in death. Armand left Europe in January 1953 to begin a new life in America. He served in the United States Army from 1954...
Bradley Jenks Carlson
Apr 5, 2009
Bradley Jenks Carlson, 41, beloved son, husband, and father, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009. At the time of his passing Bradley was living his dream of being a rocket scientist, working for NASA as a space engineer. A resident of Titusville, FL for the past five years, Bradley has been employed in the aerospace industry since 1995. He loved...
Mattie Lorene Petersen
Apr 3, 2009
Lorene Kelton Petersen, long-time resident of Pinedale, died April 3, 2009 in Snowflake. Born August 11, 1914 near Meyers, Arkansas to John C. and Alma Knox Kelton, she came to Arizona in 1923 when her father was transferred to McNary, Arizona with the Cady Lumber Corp. from McNary, Louisiana. Lorene was only nine years old at the time and this...
