Richard Francis Peterson - Glen Arlin McDonald - Dorothy “Diddy” Harriett Beaulieu - James Jason Bullard - Nancy Marie Cross - Dale “Grizz” McClintock - Edward F. X. Reiss - Claude C. Fogel -

Richard Francis Peterson, 80, departed this world “his way” on November 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy Gallagher. Born 4/25/25 to Caroline (Hauck) and Edward Martin. Dick survived three sisters, Dolores (Joseph) Grano, Virginia (Edward) Meschke, Phyllis (Stanley) Olsen and a brother, Edward (Elizabeth). Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda in 2002.

The surviving children are: LuAnn (Eric) Shinault, Cheryl (David) Morley, Nancy (Herbert) Mingace, Mary Olson, Richard E. (Emilie), Patrick Gallagher, Cynthia (Kenneth) Schirmang, Leslie (Robert) Olsen, Mark and Matthew (Robin). He also has 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Dick served in the U.S. Naval Air Force in WWII. After military service, he graduated from DePaul University College of Law and practiced in Chicago. He was co-founder, general partner of the law firm Peterson, Bogucki, Bickley and Beck, which subsequently became Richard F. Peterson & Associates, Ltd. He was co-founder, general counsel and vice president of Holding Corp. of America and Thomas Jefferson Life Insurance Company and Western Life Insurance Company

In 1951 he married his first wife, Joan Homes, and stayed with until her death in 1970. He resided in Northbrook, Ill., until 1978 when he retired in Prescott, Ariz.

Dick was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, serving as Eucharistic Minister and in other capacities. He and his wife, Nancy, loved to travel and play golf. Over the years many have been recipients of his creative and much loved hobbies. He will be missed by all for his wonderful “one of a kind” sense of humor and anxiously-awaited holiday letters. Dick leaves his loved ones with many stories to tell for future generations.

Visitation will be held at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a rosary service at 5 p.m. Funeral mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott. Internment will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 23015 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Prescott Charities, 985 Ponderosa Trail, Prescott, AZ 86303, or Granite Mountain Home Health Hospice, 3107 Clear Water Drive Prescott, AZ 86305.

Please visit us on our Web site at www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view the tribute on-line and leave a message for the family.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Glen Arlin McDonald, Jr., 61, was born in Oakland, Calif. in 1944. He passed away November 6, 2005, at the VA Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. He was a Christian and attended Shamrock Church of Christ in Texas and Prescott Church of Christ in Prescott, Ariz. He served in the Army in France and Korea during the ‘60s. He traveled throughout the country competing in horse shows and training cutting horses. He was a generous man who never met a stranger, made friends wherever he went and could always make you laugh. He is survived by his mother, Bernice McDonald, his sister, Donna Sturgis, and daughters, Angie Sholey, Kristy Weis and Tiffany Stasik, 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Sr., his sister, Brenda Cook, and his son Beau. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, Ariz.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Dorothy “Diddy” Harriett Beaulieu, 93, of Prescott Valley, born June 25, 1912, in Morris, Minn., died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Prescott.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

James Jason Bullard, 79, of Mesa, born Nov. 13, 1925, in Fairview, Okla., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Mesa.

A celebration of James’ life will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez, Prescott; grave dedication at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at Genung Cemetery in Peeples Valley.

The family suggests memorials to YRMC Hospice, Restricted Fund, P.O. Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

Nancy Marie Cross, 84, of Prescott Valley, born Dec. 27, 1920, in Cortland, N.Y., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Prescott Valley.

A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at the Fort Whipple V.A. Medical Center Chapel. Private cremation was at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

Dale “Grizz” McClintock, 53, of Prescott, born March 3, 1952, in Iowa, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Prescott.

A celebration of Dale’s life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Goldwater Lake. A potluck will follow; bring chairs and dress casual.

Arrangements by Hampton Funeral Home.

Clara Mae Smith, 70, of Prescott, born July 5, 1935, in Kirkland, Ariz., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, in Prescott.

Private services took place.

Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Home.

Edward F. X. Reiss, 80, of Prescott, born March 22, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at Prescott Samaritan Village.

Private cremation will be at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

Claude C. Fogel, 66, of Chino Valley, born July 10, 1939, in Allentown, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in Prescott.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements by Chino Valley Funeral Home.


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