Obituaries for 7-21-2006

Robert Leslie Carr

Robert Leslie Carr, age 84, died in Prescott, Ariz., on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was born on July 25, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio.

Robert is survived by two sons, Timm Carr of Prescott and Ted Carr of Dewey, Ariz.

Robert graduated from Wilbur Heights High School in Dayton, Ohio. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and made the rank of sergeant before getting out. He worked for NCR and was a tool and die maker for Motorola for over 30 years. Robert played on a bowling league for many years. He liked to fish and received a trophy for catching a marlin in San Diego. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Phoenix baseball team, the Diamondbacks.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Kimball officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Ronald Murray "Ron" Vennell

Ronald Murray "Ron" Vennell, of Paulden, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, while pursuing one of his favorite pastimes, camping in Williams, Arizona, with his wife and grandson. Ron had been a Paulden resident for nine years.

Ron was born, one of seven children, at Wilson's Beach, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada on May 4, 1937, the son of James Joseph Vincent Vennell and Marguerite Louise (Newman) Vennell. He was married to Betty Louise Bassett in Westfield, Massachusetts, on May 17, 1958.

Ron enjoyed being an active member of the Chino Valley United Methodist Church, serving on numerous committees, one of his favorites being the M.O.P.S. group where he was able to relate with the children that he so loved and who so loved him. He was also a member of the Emmaus community and was active with the Minutemen organization in southern Arizona.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Pamela Jean Perez of Chino Valley; a son, David Paul of Glendale; three grandsons, Christopher Paul Langhammer of Paulden, Stephen Tyler Spohn and Thomas Lyle Perez of Chino Valley; a brother, Vernon Roland of Lubec, Maine; and two sisters, Marcella Hammer of Vernon, Connecticut, and Betty (BJ) Maiorca of Manchester, Connecticut.

A "Celebration of Life" ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 4 p.m. at the Chino Valley United Methodist Church at 735 East Road 1 South, Chino Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the M.O.P.S. group at the church in Ron's memory.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Robert Michael Hough

Robert Michael Hough, age 54, died on July 15, 2006, in Prescott, Ariz. "Mike" is survived by his wife Nancy; children, Matthew and Courtney of Prescott, Micah Hough and family of Loveland, Colo., Misty DeLao and family of Tyrone, Okla.; parents, Robert and Juanita Hough of Woodward, Okla.; brother, Danny, Pam and family of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Debbie Newby and family of Houston, Texas; and Deanna Hough and family of Woodward, Okla.

Mike proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a 1st Sergeant in 1992. He served his country during Desert Storm/Shield 1990-1991 with the 1st Calvary Division D Troop in Army Aviation. Mike received numerous awards and commendations including a Bronze Star for meritorious service. In 1995, he began his second career at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the Flight Maintenance and Records Department.

Mike's love, dedication and sacrifice for his country were only surpassed by his love for his family and children. Mike never met a stranger and could often be found in conversation with those around him. Mike also enjoyed woodworking and all kinds of athletic events.

Burial will be in Texline, Texas, on July 22, 2006, at 2 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Prescott, Ariz., on July 31, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Line in the maintenance hanger.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mike's honor to an Embry-Riddle Scholarship Fund to honor the university, faculty and students that were so important to him.

Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.

(Information provided by survivors.)

John Salgado, 78, of Prescott Valley, born May 17, 1928, in San Bernardino, Calif., died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Scottsdale.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel, 8480 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley. A celebration of John's life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel. A private cremation will follow.

Arrangements by Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel.

Melvin Jay Bankhead Jr., 69, of Prescott, born Aug. 12, 1936, in Los Angeles, Calif., died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Prescott.

Arrangements by Heritage Memory Mortuary.

Robert Eugene Donahue, 76, of Prescott, born April 9, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Meadow Park Care Center in Prescott.

A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Fain Park in Prescott Valley.

Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

James W. Foust

James W. Foust passed away quietly and peacefully surrounded by his wife of 29 years, his children and grandchildren. He was born in Parker, Pennsylvania, to Glenn and Glenna Foust.

Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country in World War II. After that he settled in California where in 1973 he met the love of his life, Gisela. They married in 1977 raising two children and working their respective professions. After retiring, they moved to Prescott, Ariz. In Prescott, Jim helped Gisela take care of her elderly parents at their home. Living together and enjoying each other's company helped ease the passing of Walter Miller in 1996 and Marie Miller in 2005.

Over the years Jim enjoyed reading, golfing, cooking, traveling and being with friends and family. He had the most wonderful ability to listen and engaging friends and family with insight and wisdom. Jim died the same way he lived, with courage and concerned about his family to the last moments.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife, Gisela Foust; his son, Tim (Sharon) Mollema; his daughter, Tina Fox; his grandchildren, Alexandra and Zach Mollema, Chandler and Peighton Fox; and sisters Phillys Landry and Kay Comer.

Jim's family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. William Dabney, Dr. Patel and Dr. Bob Friedman. Also, to all the helping hands of Granite Mountain Hospice and our special angel, Barbara Sage, who tended to Jim and family with so much kindness and love.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to: Leukemia of Arizona (Children's), P.O. Box 5820, Peoria, Ariz., 85385; phone: 602-495-1472.

Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.

(Information provided by survivors.)


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