December 31, 2005

Frederick Lee Hilger

Frederick Lee Hilger, age 87, of Prescott, died Dec. 24, 2005, in Prescott. He was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Tyler, Texas, to Charles L. Hilger and Maude De Bolt.

Attorney, pilot, farmer, rancher, CPA, PT boat captain, professor, printer, actor, advocate, deacon; he was all of these at some point in his life, but his focus always remained with his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He always accentuated the positive, believed in taking action, in looking forward, and that making a mistake was fine just as long as you learned something from it. He was an inspiration to us and his absence leaves a void too big to describe.

Mr. Hilger graduated from Hallsville High School, Texas, with honors in 1936 and from Baylor University in 1942. His education at Baylor was interrupted by his duty in the Navy, where he saw action at Pearl Harbor aboard the U.S.S. Tennessee and later as a PT Boat Captain. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, he met the love of his live, Maryann Ayers, at a USO dance. On Dec. 27, 1942, they married and together embarked on a life hallmarked by devotion to each other and their four children.

After the war, he was a practicing CPA and an adjunct Accounting Professor at University of San Francisco, while he attended law school. He graduated from the University of San Francisco, School of Law, in 1950, and in 1951 moved the family to Eureka, Calif., where he practiced law for the next 35 years. He held a private pilot’s license and loved to fly, using his plane to travel to and from court appearances and meetings with clients all over the state. He was a true advocate for his clients, believing that they deserved the very best that he could give them. Many of his clients became family friends.

After moving to the Casa Grande area he “retired” and began working full time as an advocate for the elderly being served by the Gila-Pinal Area 1 Agency on Aging until his Parkinson’s disease prevented him from continuing. He moved to Prescott in 2003.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maryann; daughters Carolyn Olsen of Arcadia, Calif., Ruth (Dennis) Harrison of Prescott, and Judy (Bill) Lebbs, of Casa Grande; grandchildren, Lyn Olsen of Benicia, Calif., Curt (Rose) Olsen of Roseville, Calif., Alysha (Gordon) Hein of Clovis, Calif., Mathew and Kristin Hilger of Maryland, Heather, Denise, Danny and Brian Harrison of Prescott, and Billy Lebbs of Casa Grande. He also leaves three great-grandchildren, Trey Olsen of Roseville, and Rowan and Dashiell Hein of Clovis; his sister-in-law, Nancy Hilger of Texas; nephews and niece, Pat, Jimmy, Bobby, and Nancy Hilger of Texas; and daughter-in-law, Anne Marshall of Vista, Calif. He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick L. Hilger, Jr.; his brother, Chuck; and his parents.

Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 702 Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande.

Hampton Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Charles Earl Strong

Charles Earl Strong passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2005. He was born in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., Oct. 23, 1922.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Doris “Dee”; and their two children, Randall Strong (Suzanne) and Suzanne Armstrong (Frank); and five grandchildren, Brent and Dana Armstrong and Brittany, Brooke and Sherry Strong. He was a loving husband, father and family man.

Charles served his country proudly for five years in the Navy, during World War II. After the war was over, Charles worked in the construction industry traveling around the country. Charles and his family settled in Phoenix in 1955, where he began his career with the Phoenix Police Department. In addition to his success as a police officer and graduate of the FBI Academy, he is probably remembered best for his remarkable work ethic, leadership skills, humor and honesty. All of these strengths were demonstrated daily through his work as the Phoenix Assistant Chief of Police from 1973 to 1979. Upon retirement, Charles and Dee moved to Prescott.

Charles was an exemplary human being, loved and respected and treasured by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Mariposa Gardens handled the arrangements 480- 830-4422.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Myrtle Lucille Roberts

Myrtle Lucille Roberts, 94, of Prescott Valley, born Aug. 31, 1911, in Republic, Kan., died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Prescott.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Arizona Wakelin-Bradshaw Chapel, corner of Navajo and Valley roads, Prescott Valley. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Heritage Memorial Park in Dewey.

Arrangements by Wakelin Family Funeral Home.

Edwardo “Eddie” Foulenfont

Edwardo “Eddie” Foulenfont, 75, of Prescott, born Aug. 3, 1930, in New Mexico, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Samaritan Care Center in Prescott.

Rosary will be at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior. Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury, Prescott. Private family committal service.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

Lois J. Wood

Lois J. Wood, 77, of Prescott Valley, born Jan. 7, 1928, in Michigan, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Prescott.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at Oddfellows Cemetery in Prescott.

Arrangements by Heritage Memory Mortuary.

Mary Angeline Scaglione

Mary Angeline Scaglione, 86, of Prescott, born Aug. 21, 1919, in Girard, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Prescott.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, corner of Cortez and Carleton streets, Prescott. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.


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