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Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson
10/22/1935 - 05/20/2023
Peter Thacher Robinson was born on October 22, 1935, to Dr. Miles Hadley Robinson and Ruth Ann Johlin Robinson. He grew up on a small farm in Walla Walla, Washington which inspired him to eventually devote his life to farming. Peter was also inspired by one of The Wright brothers, Orville Wright, who he met as a young boy. Like Orville Wright, Peter desired to invent something that would enter him into the world’s memory forever.
As a young boy, it became apparent that Peter was brilliant. Before graduating from high school, he entered Stanford University at the age of sixteen. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering, Peter worked at Motorola in Phoenix, Arizona. There he ran his own lab and earned five patents, including one contributing to the invention of transistors. He was an intrepid dreamer. He spent his entire life developing inventions of all sorts to better planet earth. Among other inventions, he invented a way to sequester carbon with the hope of contributing to the effort to curb global warming. He sent his patent ideas to President Obama, President Biden, and Elon Musk. Peter’s penchant and passion for developing patents lasted his entire life.
In 1970, Peter decided to fulfil his dream of being a farmer by leaving Motorola and purchasing a 115-acre ranch in Northern Arizona, that he named Rancho Verde. On the farm, Peter did everything. He was a jack of all trades. He completely rebuilt the ranch house with his own hands, having his daughters carry the main beam through the house. He acted as the vet for his cows, horses, goats, pigs, dogs, and chickens. He attended the birth of calves; planted and harvested rye and wheat as well as alfalfa for hay bales; cured corned beef for the Arcosanti fair and raised organic beef that he distributed to various restaurants in Tempe, Arizona. He also ground whole grain wheat and rye to bake bread; dug a well; replaced huge tractor tires; set up milking machines for his cows and protected his farm from the encroaching Verde River. Peter was a renaissance man for sure.
In 1980, Peter moved to Tucson, Arizona and founded Robinson Engineering. Under that umbrella, he fixed refrigeration equipment at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and various grocery stores, restaurants, and trains.
As a loving father, he desired to provide for his children and give them the opportunity to have a good education. He believed that an education was paramount. His love for his children also led him to be the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and to give his children chocolate filled velvet Valentine hearts.
Peter was predeceased by his first wife, Marion Winn Robinson and his son, Peter Thacher Robinson, Jr. He is survived by his two brothers, James Johlin Robinson and Hadley Robinson; his subsequent seven wives; his three daughters: Ruth Lindsey, Rachael Marion Lee (David Stuart Lee), Chrissie Seals (Robert Seals, Jr), six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Peter passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 87. He is truly loved by his family and is greatly miss.
Steven Haggerty
Steven Haggerty
07/01/1953 - 06/18/2023
As heartbreaking as it was to lose my dear brother Steve, I am grateful for the time we had together. He was a long time cancer survivor. At the time he was diagnosed with lung cancer, the 5 year survival rate was extremely low, yet he lived for 20 plus years after that diagnoses, and the removal of the affected lung. So I consider those 20 years to be a gift. We were raised in Maryland, and I moved to AZ over 40 years ago. After my father's passing, I persuaded my brother to move to AZ, so I could keep a watchful eye on him, and take him to his doctor appointments and introduce him into our social circle where he was very much accepted into and beloved. (he didn't drive, so he was very dependent on us). He was a very likeable, funny, friendly, generous and giving person, even when he had so little to give. He was a regular donor to St Mary's Food Bank, donated his long hair to Locks of Love, he tried to donate blood, but it wasn't accepted due to his prior cancer, and now, as his final gift, his body has been donated. As children, we experienced typical sibling rivalry. I wanted to tag along with my cool big brother and his friends, and he wasn't having it, and he always found creative ways to "ditch" his dorky kid sister (me). As we matured, we became great friends, and enjoyed hanging out with each other. After his last hospitization, I started doing well checks on him twice daily. I called him on June 17th, he sounded a bit out of breath, but he told me he was feeling much better mentally. On June 18th, I checked on him for the last time. I was heartbroken to find his lifeless body, but take comfort that he died peacefully in his reclining chair watching TV. My big brother slipped away from us in between well checks. He ditched me for the very last time ! Not as an act of sibling rivalry, but as an act of love. Well played Steve ! RIP brother, I love you, and will miss you.
Family and Friends:
Nancy and Dan Osborn
Patricia Haggerty
Joy Haggerty Campbell
Julie Haggerty Gravitt
John Haggerty
Joseph Haggerty
. . . and numerous friends

Marilou Lyman
Marilou Lyman
09/01/1935 - 06/17/2022
Marilou Lyman, my mom, mums, mamacita, Gam, Grammy, Marilou. Its been 9 long months and we miss her every day. Her light, spirit, humor, love, kindness, and devotion to her family remain and show up in many ways but oh do we miss her. In her honor I wanted to share a poem I found that she wrote as I was going through her papers.
Consider the miracle of
how countless "firsts" must be.
Every entity has a first,
From the forest to the sea.
As with all things intertwined,
I've had my own share of.
First step, first word and song,
my first and only true love.
So it was the cast of first time
First born as a part of me.
The wonder of it all -
my being enriched by thee.
Therefore it must not be fool hardy
to accept dark angel ending all things.
"Firsts" repeat again and again -
Infinity ripples with endless rings.
So as now you travel life's path
without earthbound sight of me.
First visit with me when troubled -
I will always be with thee.
- M- 2012
Family and Friends:
Lisa Smith, Natalie Baker, Jessica Eliason-High, Michael High, Cameron Smith and Finn High
Pamela Jean Foltz
Pamela Jean Foltz
09/07/1956 - 03/09/2023
You saw beauty in everything in life; you were a very simple-minded human being, But you endured more hardships in life than you should have but you made it. You taught me how to love hard and to live life honorably and to the fullest. I promise to keep your legacy alive.
Family and Friends:
Survived by 5 sisters Judy, Lorrie, Cindy, Melissa and Cheryl
Survived by son and daughter in law Barry and Alexis Hall and son Steven Scott Hall
Survived by 6 grandchildren Danielle Lee Hall, Dylan Scott Hall, Tristan Rockefeller, Dylan Henry, Alicia Hall, Leland Hall
Survived by her campion Larry Brown
Mark Alan Smith
Mark Alan Smith
12/14/1962 - 02/23/2023
On February 23, 2023, at the age of 60, Mark was lost unexpectedly to a seizure. He leaves behind his 2 daughters, 3 grandkids, 3 Siblings, a bunch of nieces/nephews, friends, and his "adopted" children and grandchildren.
Everyone who had the pleasure to know him, loved him. He was friendly, helpful, accepting, and welcoming. He was also free-spirited and stood up for what he felt was right.
He was an animal lover who definitely "didn't want more animals". We would jokingly tell him he was a Disney princess.
Family and Friends:
Daughters: Meagan and Danielle
Grandchildren: Luka, Harper, and Judi
Siblings: Danny, Dana, and Robin
Tons of neices/nephews, friends, and "adopted" kids and grandkids.
Jay Mark Neugent
Jay Neugent
03/25/1959 - 04/02/2023
Jay, 64, passed away Saturday, April 2nd 2023. He fought kidney failure for many years. He was always laughing and making jokes. He always put everyone before himself, and gave his last dollar to someone in need. We have found comfort in knowing he is now with the Lord as he was a devoted christian. Definitely one of a kind, he will be deeply missed.
Family and Friends:
Kim Starr- Sister
Todd Neugent- Brother
Michael Neugent- Brother
Fred Nugent- Father
Janice Souder Neugent- Mother
Rebecca Morgan-Dymock
Rebecca Marie Morgan-Dymock
03/01/1953 - 08/07/2022
Loving wife.
Beautiful human being.
Cathleen Weir
Ervin Puckett
John Sizemore
John Sizemore
10/28/1969 - 09/27/2022
John was a wonderful man, Father , Brother, Son and Husband.
He was always laughing and making jokes.
He always put everyone before himself. Gave his last dollar to someone in need.
Definitely one of a kind.
Family and Friends:
Melissa Sizemore-Wife
Jeff Moyer-Son
Joshua Sizemore- Son
Maygan Sizemore- Daughter
Leslee Sizemore-Twin Sister
Terri Rule-Sister
Kelly Mason-Sister
William Sizemore-Father
Stephanie Sizemore- Mother
Joseph Riddle
Joseph Riddle
12/31/1951 - 08/30/2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my mothers husband, Joe Riddle. My mom and Joe had many years of fun and were able to do a little traveling in their RV with their dog Buddy before his health started to decline. He was a good husband, father/stepfather, a wonderful granddad and a spectacular 'Dog Dad' to Buddy. Joe passed away today, August 30th, peacefully at home today where he was surrounded by family and friends.
He will be truly missed.
Family and Friends:
Wife: Linda McLargin
Children: Nick and Amanda
Sisters Mary and Nancy, Brother John
Dora Sommer
Dora Sommer
04/18/38 - 08/26/2022
Go to sleep, dear Dora.
Go to sleep, you'll get some milk.
Mommy is above, she makes cake.
Papa is below, he makes chocolate.
Your sister is above, she makes hats.
Your brother is below, he makes Nougat.
Your cousin makes big pieces of candy.
Your other cousin makes compote.
Go to sleep, dear Dora.
Go to sleep, you'll get some milk.
Friends and Family:
Melissa Matthews (daughter)
Warren Woodson (son)
Wesley Owens
Wesley H Owens Sr. 09/19/1934-07/07/2022
He was a Navy seaman on the USS Everglades Naval ship. He married a woman named Beverly Strayer shortly after returning home. They had 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. He divorced his 1st wife and ended up marrying Dorothy I. McCafferty Sullivan who had lost her previous Navy husband John Weems Sullivan in an accident. She is my Mother and I have a half- sister Wilma Sullivan Bowland! John Sullivan adopted me!
Wesley worked at National Can as a Millwright and General Motors of Lordstown, Ohio for many years to support his blended family! He is preceeded in Death by his Father Paul E. Owens, Mother Laura, Sister Barbara, Son Timothy, Daughter Lorie Owens Economos, Wesley H. OwensJr! He leaves behind- 2 Sisters- Pauline Owens Trapp, Gloria Owens Murray, 4 Neices and 1 Nephews, Wife Dorothy, Step Daughter Cheryl Sullivan Davis SO Terry Davis, Step Daughter Wilma Sullivan Bowland SO Randy Bowland. 6 Grandchildren, 14 Great grandchildren.
Wesley LOVED fishing, camping, grilling outdoors, traveling, his earlier years he liked to drink! He was a Social person, life of the Party so to speak!
His last few years were Rough to say the least! Fighting prostate cancer, diabetes, heart problems-quadruple bypass and pig valve surgery, had to get a colostomy bag, broke left arm last year, legs and feet swelled from edema! Your NOLONGER IN PAIN Dad! REST IN HEAVEN! We MISS YOU!
Donald Taylor
Don was the best husband ever. We were only married for 13 years but we had a great time together. We went on many cruises, many trips to Biloxi to gamble which Don loved to do. I miss him so much.I have no family here in Florida.God took him to soon, but now he is not suffering,he had lung cancer for 4 years,it took a lot out of him. Rest in peace my love.I will never forget you and will always love you.
Friends and Family: Karen Pickens, Donald Taylor Jr.,Barbara Hosbach, Christina Wright, Susan Rufolo, Paul Marino, Christina Suazo. Don's children and step children.
Patricia Goodwin
Patricia Way Goodwin
1955-2022
Patricia Diane, Pat, spent her childhood in rural Upstate New York as next to the youngest in a large family of five boys and five girls. Parents, Donald I. Way, an employee of the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester and Alma Chase Way, a homemaker, married young and worked hard as providers. Unfortunately, the father died at age forty-four leaving Alma to raise the seven younger children.
A Christian neighbor gave mother, Alma, a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, an inspirational book written by esteemed minister Dr. Norman Vincent Peale which encouraged her to lean on her faith and to persevere.
Pat watched her mother work hard outside the home to provide for the family and learned that finishing high school, where she excelled, was the way to prosper. Armed with her diploma, earned while living in Wichita, Kansas near a sister's family, she had an interesting life moving near siblings in various states finding job opportunities in clerical work. Many occasions and various excursions were enjoyed while she lived near extended family for several years each in the states of Texas, Colorado, California, Virginia and finally Florida.
Always meticulous and professional in her work, Pat particularly enjoyed her last job working in the Dispatch Department for Cox Cable in Virginia while living near another sister. Sadly, she was injured near work as a pedestrian by a moving vehicle. This incident became a life-changing event contributing to a down-spiral of her general health making it difficult to work. A compassionate brother and wife relocated her near them in Port Richey, Florida, where she spent her final years.
In her prime, Pat was a statuesque, attractive gal with many suitors. She was pre-deceased by her ex-husband, Jeffrey Goodwin. During their marriage, the two enjoyed hiking, swimming and many good times near her family in Southern California.
Pat enjoyed making her apartment into a comfortable, homey refuge with a classy touch. She loved celebrating the holidays, especially Christmas, where she wrapped gifts with creative, special touches. She looked forward to baking Christmas cookies and cooking for special occasions. Family was her anchor along with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her, "Sweet Jesus," with whom she now resides in her final, joyful destination where there are no more worries, pain or sorrow.
Always having high aspirations, Pat, in a noble gesture, donated her whole body to the United Tissue Network in St. Petersburg, FL for medical research with the United Kidney Foundation's branch in Phoenix, AZ at the University of Phoenix School of Medicine. Her cremated remains will be scattered in a dignified way over the Gulf of Mexico.
Patricia will be remembered in a special mass for "Repose of the Soul" at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Los Alamitos, CA.
Pat, with her irreplaceable wit, was loved and will be missed. Rest in peace, dear sister.
Emma Fox
Our beautiful Loving Mother Emma Retta (nee: Clark) Fox, 85, passed away May 4, 2022 at home where she lived with her son John. He was her sole caregiver for the last 9 years in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on April 13, 1937 by her parents John and Lena Denza Clark.
Emma worked as a Caregiver for many years. She loved spending time with her family, loved baking and cooking, loved the color red and loved Minnie mouse. She was always a very happy person. A joy to be around.
Emma will always be remembered as a kind-hearted soul, loving and caring person, just overall wonderful human being.
She is survived by her sons: John Thomas Fox Jr of Phoenix, Arizona, Mark Fox Sr(Sheila) of Lorain, Ohio, and Robert Fox(Amy) of Lorain, Ohio and her Brother Louis H. Clark( Winifred) and their daughter
Luana Lynn Clark.
Her grandchildren: Beth Ann "nee: Fox" Arnold(Joseph) , John Edward Fox(in Loving Memory) , Jason Fox, Christopher Fox, Mark Fox Jr(Amanda) , Michael Fox(Heather) , Lisa "nee: Fox" Ferris(Chris), Stephanie Fox(Jack) , Robert Andrew Fox(Terri) , Tiffany Fox, Jessica "nee: Fox" Stroud(Lavon), Kenneth Fox Jr (Hunter).
And her Great-Grandchildren: Sabastion(Arnold) , Victoria(Fox) , Logan(Fox), Andrew(Fox) , Kaylana(Fox) , Jack(Critelli) , Noah(Critelli), Kenneth(Ferris) , Kelsey(Fox) , Kinsley(Fox) , Corey Jr(Garner), Jaden(Garner), Delanie(Fox) , Spencer(Fox) , Terrell(Stroud), Jamie(Stroud), Mya(Stroud)
And she is proceeded in death by her parents John and Lena Denza Clark and her late sons Andrew Fox and Kenneth Fox Sr.
Linda Russo
My beloved and only sister, Linda, passed away after a brief but tremendous battle following an intracranial hemorrhage. I and my children, and her friends, will deeply miss this loving human being so much. Below is her obituary.
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Linda Dale Russo, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away surrounded by family and friends at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson on September 7, 2021.
Daughter of John and Dale Russo, Linda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 3, 1953. She grew up surrounded by large and loving extended Russo and Akins families in Cincinnati and Texas. Following graduation in 1973 from Colerain High School, Linda worked as an Executive Assistant for Winegardner & Hammons, Inc., a hotel management company in Cincinnati, before moving in 1977 to Denver, Colorado with lifetime close friend Dora Cartwright. In Denver, Linda worked for the Colorado School of Mines and the Homelite corporation.
Linda moved in 1983 to Tucson, Arizona. She worked many years in commercial construction project management, and then for several different companies in customer service, including Walmart and Convergys. She finished her career working in sales for a national spirits and wine distributor, where she loved calling on and talking with her customers.
Linda adored her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephews. She had an enormous and loyal heart, and was always caring for and comforting her friends, family, and those in need. She was great at both keeping and getting back in touch with people over the years – somehow just when they needed an ear or shoulder to lean on. Linda had a keen memory for small details, especially of those she met and loved, and she rarely let a birthday pass without sending a card and loving wishes. She enjoyed traveling, her Italian ancestry, and animals (especially her cats). Linda will be greatly missed for her contagious giggle, her non-stop chatting, the whacky socks she often sent as gifts, and most importantly, her unconditional love.
Linda is survived by her sister, Becky Russo, and brother-in-law, Jeff Bell; nephew, Nicolas Bell, and his wife, Ann; niece, McClain Herman, and her husband, Tommy; nephew, Evan Bell, and his wife, Josalyn; niece, Olivia; great-nieces, Mary Jo Bell, Grier Bell, and James Herman; beloved cat, Josie; and many other extended family members and dear friends.
Linda’s family and friends will be celebrating Linda’s life in Cincinnati on October 23. Reach out to the family for details. To honor Linda’s memory, her family suggests that you consider donating to The Humane Society or to the SPCA in your community.
Elizabeth “Libby” Westphal
Libby Westphal was full of life.
She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a fun party-planning friend.
She had a generous heart, giving to several charities including: humane society and the wounded warrior project.
In her work-life she chose jobs that inherently served others.
When her kids were young she volunteered in her kids activities.
As a proud member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary she volunteered many hours enabling hundreds of students to receive scholarships. She proudly displayed her patriotism in her hair-do and her décor.
Libby left the world a better place as a result of her being here.
Praise God that she is dancing with Jesus.
Rodney Kolar
Rodney Lee Kolar was my husband and best friend. He is survived by his wife Rachel Lanza Kolar and sons Alexander, Matthew, David. Also, his is brothers Dean and Michael. He was kind and had a good sense of humor. He was intelligent and loved technology. He also studied the Bible and knew it well. He is dearly missed by all who loved him. He was Christian and loved the Lord but was not religious. I started to get to know him in 2006. We married on March 30, 2018. I'm so grateful and thankful to have had him in my life. So he was the love of my life. He's always with me as I carry him in my heart. I think of him every day and night. I'll be reunited with him one day and I know we will never have to part. The world was a better place with him in it. He will always be remembered fondly and deeply missed.
Laurie Gomez
My sister my friend, she lived hard and loved even harder. You heard her before you saw her in the room she loved to shoot pool and hated to loose, She loved to party listen to good ol rock and roll and dance every dance alone or with somebody !! The first one there and the last to leave she would say just one more smoke and a shot and we will go .. She believed in God and got close to him before passing I know she was forgiven and is in heaven with her daddy and Manual, the love of her life. I miss her and know she is ok I won’t worry about her anymore until we meet again my friend enjoy !!
The Family of Andy Zagorsky, The family of Manual Gomez Sylvia, Dapper, Cloyd, Janet, Steve, Roxann, numerous friends in Bullhead and California as well as her adult Children And Bree and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tamara Birch
My beautiful daughter Tamara Lynn, touched the lives of everyone she met. Her heart had so much love and she never stopped doing for other people. You will NEVER be forgotten but always missed.
I think about you daily honey and I miss you more than you can imagine. My heart <3 has a large piece of it missing but I will collect it from you when I see you in Heaven.
You were always taking care of those who were in need and each and everyone of us miss you.
I love you so much Tamara. Tomorrow is one year and I am still unable to talk about it.
I know I will see you again my love.
~Mom
Mary Bryant
Mary Bryant
December 9, 1931 – June 12, 2021
“Your life is made of two dates and a dash. Make the most of the dash” unknown author
Dad has asked me to share stories of Mom’s life and some of her many accomplishments. He is so proud of how she lived her life and he told her, and us, often. She knew how much she was loved and respected but I am not sure she could ever really know just how many lives she changed for the better.
When Mom was only 7, her mother Elmona E. Browne, died just days after giving birth. Mom was now the eldest of 3, including an infant. She soon became the mother of the family.
Mom would do odd jobs to make money and then take the children out for the day. You could ride the train all day if you didn’t get off, so they went on many train rides. They went to double-feature movies and had penny candy. Mom swore them to secrecy because if their father found out, that would have been the end of the fun outings.
She left home at 14. She looked older than her age and found work quickly. She said she always knew that her Mom was watching over her and recalled seeing her Mom’s spirit in a field.
Mom worked in the kitchen at an all-boys camp on a lake in Maine. The boys from the city loved it when Mom would give them turns making cookies. Many of them had never cooked before. The chef said that Mom’s fried chicken was even better than his.
She worked in a hotel, carrying the linens up and down flights of stairs and cleaning.
Mom was a cashier at a grocery store in Connecticut. She used to draw the specials on the windows, with catchy phrases and pictures. She quickly became head cashier.
Mom would save up her money to bring presents to all her siblings at Christmas. Her father had remarried, and in the end, Mom was the eldest of 14 siblings.
Mom worked at Carlton Woolen Mill in Winthrop Maine as a spinner. That’s where she met Dad, Kenneth Bryant Sr. He was an inspector and had been admiring Mom from afar. He asked her out on a date. She accepted and made her amazing fried chicken, one of her many fabulous qualities that won him over. Two weeks later they were married in Dad’s family home in Readfield, and that began their 65 years together.
They went on to raise 8 children and raised a few of Mom’s siblings from the time they were 15.
Mom was an amazing cook. I’d love to know how many jars of food she canned and quart bags she froze. The cellar storage was filled with canned fruits and vegetables, most of which we grew on the farm. She made the best pie crust and biscuits. I loved cooking with her but never learned her finesse... it needs a dash of this, the bread must feel a certain way. I believe every child and grandchild had a chance to punch down the bread. She involved the children in what she was doing.
She was so happy as she became a grandmother and a great grandmother. She loved watching her family grow and seeing the joy that children brought. Mom had 14 grandchildren and 13 great grand children (including 4 on the way).
One year Mom made 1,000 wreaths, with the help of tiny hands, and sold them for $1 each. That was her Christmas money for the children. She always loved Christmas and because she never had a big Christmas, she wanted a huge Christmas for her children. She would start shopping the specials in January and keep chests of gifts upstairs. She was the best bargain hunter. She would always tell Dad how much money she “saved”.
She loved going to lawn sales and one day came home with 5 children’s bicycles. She loved collecting stuffed animals and dressing them in baby clothes. In later years, the spare bedroom was filled with 100+ dressed up stuffed animals. She was so proud that she donated them to the children’s ward of the hospital, so children would have something special when they were sick. The director sent her a thank you card that she stored in the family bible and read often.
She was talented at fixing up the house. Most rooms had beautiful vinyl wallpaper.
Mom catered for many years, again with the help of many hands (some not so tiny). She made and decorated spectacular wedding cakes. She would place wax paper on a metal “pedestal”, holding it down with a dob of frosting. Then she would start making a flower. One petal at a time. Then she’d gently set each one in the freezer to set, before adding it to the cake.
To Dad’s knowledge, Mom was the only person to get her GED in Maine in one night, with no formal preparation. She walked into the local high school and explained that she needed her GED. They started to give her the material to study and she explained that she needed it right then, so she could go the real estate school with Dad that night. This is a woman who left home at 14. Mom said she would read every book she could get her hands on, borrowing lots of library books. Mom also taught herself as she taught her children. The lady administering the GED test stayed late that night so Mom could finish and have it graded in time to go to real estate school.
When Mom was 40 she got her GED, real estate license, driver’s license and had her 8th and final child.
When Dad was Town Manager of Readfield, Mom developed the accounting system for the town (with no formal accounting experience).
Mom was active in the Kents Hill Methodist Church and sung in the choir. Mom always loved doing for others, especially those less fortunate. For several years Mom and Dad have sponsored a child through World Vision. Mom loved receiving the updates on his progress and was proud of the difference she made.
Mom had the most beautiful rose garden at their home in Readfield.
She was a self-taught artist, specializing in oil paintings on canvas. She loved painting nature scenes. She often had clouds in her paintings and always tried to hide something in the clouds like a dragon or cat’s face. She always loved finding things in the clouds and taught us to do this as children, laying out on the back lawn. She did take some art classes and the instructor soon asked her if she’d like to help teach the class; she had a real gift.
In her professional career I believe Mom was most proud of her work at Avon. Mom was a sales representative, back in the day when Avon was sold door to door in a set territory. She excelled in sales and become assistant manager followed by district sales manager. Mom wasn’t just good at sales, she was great with people. She motivated them by encouraging them and getting to know them personally. More than once she lent the start up money to women who needed a break. She invested in people, and they worked hard for her. She won Circle of Excellence 2 years in a row. She had to beat one amazing year with an even better year, and she did it. I’m certain Mom would have gone on to even greater accomplishments in Avon but unfortunately, she became sick and had to retire early. Mom was so proud of the trip she earned to Switzerland in 1986. She ate at the revolving restaurant where a James Bond 007 movie was filmed and rode on the Orient Express.
Mom and Dad’s travels included all of New England, Massachusetts, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, and Australia. There were many family camping trips in Baxter State Park and days at ocean, Reid State Park.
Mom loved Bingo and later the penny slot machines. She’s the only person I know who had almost as much fun anticipating the win as she did the win. “Oh, I’m in for 9. Let it shine with number 9”. She would get so excited playing the slot machines that at times she’d have a crowd watching her. Her excitement was contagious. You’d think she’d won the jackpot, but she was simply in bonus or winning a few dollars. She enjoyed the moment.
Mom loved animals and caring for animals. In addition to many cats and dogs over the years, she had Chippy the squirrel, Lucy the goat and Clarence the duck. She loved telling stories about these animals and elaborating just a little to make it even more fun. Mom loved butterflies and wolves.
Mom reconnected with her Aunt Mary (her mother’s sister) after many years. Aunt Mary lived in Windsor, Nova Scotia and she and Mom were instantly close. We had many family trips to see her.
There is so much more to tell about Mom’s life. It would be wonderful for others to share a special memory or story; either a new one or expand on something mentioned. I’ve written very little about each event and mentioned almost no one in particular because I don’t want to leave people out and I want to hear the stories as you remember them. Thank you.
Tina Stokes
Tina was a wonderful woman, loved and missed both by family and friends, but also in the community we lived in. She was a wonderful wife, excellent mother, and no one could've asked had a better friend.
Conor Stokes, son
Jennifer Chambers, daughter
Joshua Chambers, son-in-law
Brandon Keoppel, son
Susan ward, mother
Arthur Stokes, father-in-law
Kenneth Keoppel ex, close friend
Lisa and Charley Ritzenthaler, sister and borther-in-law
Darrin Wolf
To my loving husband Darrin James Wolf. I miss you so very much. I pray you're at peach. I'm not ok but in time I will be. I lost my husband, my best friend, my everything. You were an awesome father and grandfather. I will forever miss and love you.
~Vicky Wolf
Friends and Family:
Mary Lou Ruiz-mother, Ted wolf- father, brothers Freg and Rodney. His kids Cody, Brandi, Travis. Grandchildren, Caelyn, Haylee and Nikki also Kaydence, Kayden and Ary. Of course his grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousin, nieces and nephews. All my family Mom & Dad, sister and brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. His co-workers and many more.
Victor Manuel Longroño-Pinto
Victor M Langroño was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico where after graduating high school he migrated to New York City for a better life. There he entered the Merchant Marines where he dedicated 20 years of outstanding service, traveling the world and making friends across the globe. After retiring he moved his family back to Puerto Rico where he opened the first catering business on the island. He employed folks from the small town of Barrio Mazán where he is honored to this day.
Victor was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was dedicated to his family and their well-being his entire adult life.
We remember him as a hard working man with a sense of humor that lightened the heaviest of loads!
Father rescued many dogs, cats, birds and other wildlife from a doomed life.
Father was generous-welcoming family and friends into his heart and home.
All of us-thank him for being a part of our lives, for show us what truly counts in life is love.
~Debra Longroño
Friends and Family:
Ecko Longroño, Noah Torres, Dieter Orriola, Julian & Ithaca Orriola-Dobkin, Danika Harkness-Douglas, KJ Douglas
Sharon Studt
I am so glad Sharon and I had made plans for our eventual passing. Among those plans we had decided to donate our bodies to UTN so their could be some medical benefit prior to cremation . Prior to that we had proclaimed for several years that we each wanted cremation rather than a traditional funeral casket, burial, etc.). Once we heard about UTN we were convinced that this was the way to go.
Sadly, Sharon passed away April 10th of 2021. In those moments after learning of her passing doubt set in. Did I really want to make this whole body donation? I decided that the right thing to do was follow the plans that we had both agreed upon when she was alive.
I am happy to report that UTN followed through as promised. They were kind, courteous, efficient and respectful of my wife of thirty-five years. Losing someone that you've been together with for that long really hurts but UTN made that portion of handling death easy.
For anyone considering UTN as a reasonable alternative I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Sincerely,
Merlin Studt
Gene Lamar Thomas
Gene Thomas, better known as Lamar, (or Honey Bunny to me) was born on September 11, 1935 in Orange, Texas and died in Florida March 22, 2021 at 3:37 PM. He received his college degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, so he teasingly told folks they named the university after him. Lamar enjoyed computers and radar systems. He was also an avid pilot who loved flying his Beechcraft Bonanza and helping folks out using Amateur Radio (W5-VEG) from the age of 16. Just prior to his retirement in 1993, he married me on his birthday of September 11, in a hot air balloon. Shortly after, we built their home in Sarasota, Florida, traveled extensively, laughed often, and enjoyed life to the fullest. His favorite morning greeting was, "What are we doing for fun today?" Being an altruistic and generous person his entire life, he donated his organs and body to science. Following his example, I will do the same and our ashes will then be commingled after death so we can spend a joyous eternity together.
~Marie Thomas
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Sandy Bewley
Momma never met a stranger and always wanted to contribute to make things better for someone else. She was excited to learn even with her cancer she could contribute and help someone after her passing!! Thank you for making that happen!!
~Michele Miller-Hayes
James Pierce
Johnathon Pauley
Richard Bushell
Monty Lynn Lindsey
Monty Lynn Lindsey, 71, of Edmond, OK fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Monty lost the battle with melanoma cancer on October 17, 2020 and received the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him. His wife and daughter were by his side.
Monty was born to Vernon and Vera Lindsey in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Monty grew up in Rush Springs and graduated with the class of 1967.
After graduation Monty attended Cameron University for two years. In 1969 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 4 years on the USS Forrestal. After the Navy he worked for the U. S. Postal Service starting in 1973 and retired in 2010. Monty always had a love for fitness. He was an avid long distance runner. He enjoyed logging training miles with friends and ran many local half and full marathons, as well as out of state ultra-marathons.
He married Sherry Keisler in Anadarko, Oklahoma on December 12, 1985. They made their home in Anadarko and raised their children. In 2012 they moved to Oklahoma City to be near their grandchildren and later moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.
Monty is survived by his wife, Sherry, of the home; his sons Justus Blake Lindsey of the home and Gregory Curtis Lindsey and wife, Tasha, of Tulsa; his step-daughter Paige Newcomb and husband Cory and their son, Casen and daughter Sullivan of Chandler, OK; his brother-in-law Lowell Dennis of Rush Springs, his sister-in-law Gayle Lindsey of Norman and brother-in-law Jim Beshers of Edmond; sister-in-law Candy Setters and her husband Robert of Anadarko, OK and sister-in-law Carol Perkins of Chugiak, Alaska, and many loving family members and friends.
Monty was preceded in death by his parents, his brother LeRoy Lindsey of Norman, his sisters Verna Brumley and her husband Marvin of Marlow, Dorothy Dennis of Rush Springs and Dorothy Beshers of Edmond and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Twila and Alfred Keisler of Anadarko, Okla.
Patty Robson
Charles Regie White




Nita Christie
Nita Ann Christie, 85 went to be with our Father today at Meadowlake Estates, Moore, Ok. Nita was born on January 24th, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK. to Glenn Darryl and Pansy Orlene (Neel) Christie.
Nita was a housewife and worked outside the home as the Executive Housekeeper of the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, and later moving to Eureka Springs for the same position with the Crescent Hotel in 1975. Taking care of anyone at any time was her calling and coordinating turn down service for many guests and celebrities was something she was very proud of and included starts like Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, annual Disney on Ice stars and Mrs. Mayo, herself, to name a few.
Nita grew up in Oklahoma City and later, as a teen, moved to Tulsa where she married and started a family. Nita was married to Harold Hays of Sapulpa and later divorced and married Dan Budd of Tulsa. She moved to Norman in 1994 to be near family and loved gardening and the outdoors, whether it be long back roads driving, fishing, or just enjoying life. She was a detailed artist often drawing castles, mermaids, and the like. Her passion for helping others continued and many were attracted to her easy to love personality, as eccentric as she was! Her love for her family was endless and aside from her thrift store shopping hobby she loved spending time with family and friends, especially holiday’s when all were united.
Nita (Mom, Grammy) is survived by her children, Paul Darrell Hays, (Tulsa), Michael O’Brien Hays, (Broken Arrow), Thomas (Tom) Glenn Hays, (Oklahoma City) and Danna Christie (Budd) Fowble, (Norman). She was proceeded in death by her oldest daughter Deborah (Debbie) Hays, (Tulsa). She has many grandchildren, Melissa (Burr) Mulligan, Michaela (Hays) Clay, Katie (Hays) Taylor, Tyler Hays, Zach Hays, Jeremy Hays, Alessa Biancas, Nicholas Fowble, Erica Fowble, Christina Hays, Sarah (Hays) Delong, Brian Hays, Chris Hays, Tim Hays, Riley Hays, and Chelsea Hays and this does not include 19 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Nita (Mom, Grammy) ...we all will miss your uniqueness in style and life. Coupled with your wit and humor, the love and hospitality you showed to all, your kindness, and willingness to serve others and your classy eccentric style, the world will be empty without you! We will see you one day in heaven and until we meet again...We Love You! You have walked the walk and run the race and now you can wear your crown in heaven and dance the dance!
The family will have a small gathering to celebrate Nita’s life on Saturday, October 10th at 1 p.m. at Lake Thunderbird State Park In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter, 6601 Broadway Extension, Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 or to United Tissue Network 3620 E. Wier Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040 where her body was donated for research until COVID hit. They honored her award and will assist the family with cremation services.
Tamara Lynn Birch
Tamara was a gift to all she knew. Many depended on her for her strength and her friendship. Anyone who knew her loved her and if Tamara loved you, it was unconditional.
She was always helping people, donating her time, money and anything she could to help.
Tamara has a 15 year old son who will forever miss not only his Mother but his strength, his motivation and the love they had for each other.
Tamara Lynn will be missed by anyone who knew her.
I love you honey,
Mom
Tracie Burris
Crystal Madere
Patrick Conroy
Growing up with my mother working in a hospital, my brothers and myself would have our weekend family meals in the staff dining room. Being typical kids we would sneak in and watch operations from the the upper gallery. After my service on submarines, I found my perfect job as s firefighter/Paramedic. Having clinicals in every departments of the hospital. Including helping performing a autopsy. I learn how important it is to know the different landmarks on a human body, even as a paramedic. Seeing that I want a stress free passing for my family, after talking it over with my family, we found the perfect solution. Donate my body, United Tissue, and after the are finished with it, they will cremate my remains and my daughter will forward
My remains to Navy who will fire my remains out of a submarine, and record the service for my family.
Dianna Gibson-Veenstra
Dianna was a very vibrant and youthful woman. She loved nature and people. She was very giving and happy.
She also loved to dance, sing, and praise and worship God. She had many church homes and friends, and attended the women’s Aglow international bible study group. The ladies from that group will miss her very much, as will her 3 children, 4 grand children and many, friends and relatives.
May she Rest In Peace knowing she may have helped someone or even many with her physical donation.
Melony Verlander, Dane Verlander, Ryan Verlander, Anna Verlander, Anton Verlander and so many more friends and family she loved dearly
My mother worked so hard in factories in Kentucky to raise my brother, Dane, and I. She gave us the world. Her body finally broke down after more than 20 years in those factories. She always had time for us and we never doubted her love, even as children we had no idea how hard she worked, how strong she was, and how kind and generous she was to other people who needed help. She never turned a needy soul away. She was also hilarious. I remember her and her close friend Patsy having marathon sessions of Yahtzee’! Eventually swearing up a storm at each other and laughing so hard, they cried. I just sat and watched the hilarity! I think if you could have asked her, she had a mostly a fun and happy life. Her grandchildren adored her. Their names are Ryan, Anna, and Anton. She made the best Jell-o cake every year for our birthdays. She loved to cook and she passed that down to my daughter. She wanted to help others even in death. I wanted her home with me as soon as possible, so I guess we got the best of both. Eventually, but probably not for years, I’m going to take her hiking with me, here in Colorado, and I will set her free on a beautiful glacier lake so she can be surrounded by the beauty she truly deserves. I hope you learned something from my mother and thank you for treating her with respect. A body is just a shell and I know it, but the woman, the soul in it, deserves the utmost respect and to be remembered as a person not just an experiment. Everybody was once their own person who loved, laughed and in my mother’s case, took zero crap from of anyone! A true feminist! Thank God she was my mother.
James Kowalczyk

I Work for a church as a custodian and I am also a building manager for Beacon Street Ministries Inc. We have a food pantry where we feed the homeless every Friday night. We feed anywhere from 100-150 people rain or shine; This is our 11th year. So when God calls me home? I wanted to donate my body as my last act of giving back!!
Reilly B.
Jarod P.
Leslie B.
Mary Q.
My grandmother was a young mother of 5 kids. She did her best raising them, worked in factory, restaurants, custodial, as you can see she did a number of things. She was a great mother and an even better grandmother. She was always helping people in one way or another, and then came this amazing opportunity to help people even after she had passed away. Even though my grandmother had dementia and didn't always know what she was doing she knew when hospice came in that she wanted to donate her body to help others after she had passed and I think that that is the greatest gift she could have ever given anybody and for the company to help her make that dream come true was truly amazing.