Obituaries

Harriett (Werre) Isbell, born March 8, 1920, in San Diego, California, went home to be with her Lord on Mother's Day, May 13, 2007, in Dewey, Arizona.

Her father built their

home in Mission Beach when she was two years old,

and that is where she grew

up and became a swimming champion, be-

ginning at 8. At age 10, she was the youngest girl in the U.S. to win a Junior National Championship medal. She and her parents drove across the country from California to New York to compete for the Olympic Games (to be held in Germany) in 1936. She continued her swimming career through college.

She married Albert Wesley Isbell on March 30, 1939. They lived in California, Nevada and Arizona (Ray, Tucson, Phoenix, Sedona and Dewey). In their retirement years, they enjoyed their motor-home trips throughout the USA.

She was a proud Republican and loved her country. She was a loving and devoted wife for 66 years (Albert passed away in 2006) and she was the greatest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her three children: Mary Jane (Paul) Schmidt of Park City, Utah; Tom Isbell of Dewey, Ariz.; Bill (Annette) Isbell of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Aillene Elliott (San Diego, Calif.) She enjoyed her associations with Eastern Star, Washington Women's Club and her PEO Sisterhood, who just recently honored her as a 60-year member on her 87th birthday. She had a love of life and a great sense of humor, touching so many lives in so many ways. We will miss her everyday but because of who she was we carry with us so many beautiful memories that will live with us forever. She had many favorite sayings, but the one that is the essence of our mother is "We don't know what the future holds, but we know Who holds the future."

The family will receive friends and neighbors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday,

May 18, 2007 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, corner of Cortez and Carleton, Prescott, Arizona. A Celebration of Harriett's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Westside Christian Church, 5860 N. Williamson Valley with visitation one-hour prior; committal services will follow at Heritage Memorial Park, Fain Rd. Dewey, Arizona.

Please log on to www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Harriett's guest book and to view a tribute to her.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Felice Schanz passed peacefully from us May 11, 2007, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born in George-

town, British Guiana, to Frans

and Ismay van Schuphoven.

Felice was brought to the United States

by her mother as a young woman freshly graduated with honors from her senior

Cambridge ex-

ams. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Pacific Union College in California and Masters Degrees from the University of California, San Francisco and San Jose campuses.

Felice had a great love for children and taught first grade throughout most of her career. Many of her former students and their parents remain close to her.

Due to an injury, Felice was forced to retire early from teaching but was able to fulfill her dream of de-

veloping her art career at which she became very accomplished.

Felice was cherished and will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 35 years, Joseph L. Schanz; three children, Larry (Angie) Tiffin, Denise (Michael) Powell and Kevin (Karen) Tiffin; stepson William (Susan) Schanz; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; cousin Evadne (Pat) Thompson; and many nieces, ne-

phews and distant cousins.

Felice had a way of making her family and friends each feel so special. She will be greatly missed and always remembered with light, love and happiness.

A celebration of Felice's life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the

Church of Spiritual Li-

ving, 3755 Willow Creek

Road, Prescott.

Heritage Memory Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Robert Cisneros Apodaca, of Prescott, Arizona, passed on at home Saturday, May 12, 2007, where he lived with his wife, Kay. They have resided in Prescott for 10 years. Bob was proud of his Cherokee heritage, which he felt contributed to his longevity of 92 years.

Born at home on September 29, 1914, in Redondo Beach, California, he resided in Southern California prior to moving to Prescott when he reached retirement at age 72. He loved the peaceful surroundings of the Prescott area, especially loving the beautiful sunsets of Arizona. The Southern California Gas Company as a pipeline crew supervisor employed him for 39 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Katherine Kington Apodaca; and four children, daughters, Linda Apodaca, Debbie Gartrell and Brenda Mayhugh; and a son, Bobby McCain. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Dakota, Angelo and Randi Gartrell, Holly Young, Deanna and Daniel McCain. He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the Apodaca family would appreciate a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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.)

Willa Dean (Dee) Strole passed away May 13, 2007,

at the age of 83.

Dee was born

July 2, 1923, in

Polkville, Mississippi. She graduated high school in 1941 where she was a star basketball player. She was an avid fan of basketball and wrestling until her death. She was nursing at Whitfield Hospital in Jackson, Miss., where she met and later married her beloved husband of 49 years, Leo James Strole. She loved her neighbors and playing bridge in numerous bridge clubs. She resided in Houston

from 1961 until 2007.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Strole.

She is survived by her son Bobbie Ray Strole and wife Mary Jane of Lake Runaway Bay, Texas; her son Larry James Strole and wife Deborah of Prescott Valley, Arizona; and William David Strole and wife Karen of Spring, Texas. She is also survived by four grandsons and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, at Forest Park Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77077.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Our beloved mother passed peacefully into eternity on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 4:30 p.m.

Violet was born on Jan. 8,

1925, in Meek, Alabama, to Thomas and Fleta McLarty. She grew up on an Alabama cotton farm with brothers Bruce, Gene and Wayne, and

sisters Avis and Faye.

Violet married and raised six children. In 1956, the family moved from Iowa to Arizona and lived in Prescott, Grand Canyon, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Page and Flagstaff. She loved the southwest, appreciated its unique cultures, and the beauty of the canyons, red rocks, forests, and the snow-covered mountains at sunset.

She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Fleta McLarty; brothers Bruce and Gene McLarty, and brother-in-law Bill Birky.

Violet is survived by her children Judy (Charlie) Lichliter, Terry (Don) Rothery, Linda Martin, John (Desbah) Davison, Tom (Betsy Coffee) Davison, and Cynthia (Tim) Adams.

Our mother will be laid to rest 1 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Flagstaff Citizens Ce-

metery, 1300 S. San Francisco, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary.

(Information provided by survivors.)

Mrs. Peggy Ann Sanchez, 54, of Dewey, Arizona, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly May 14, 2007.

Peggy Ann was born

Sept. 19, 1952. She married Jim Sanchez on Jan. 4, 1980.

Peggy Ann is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter Lisa; son James; grandson Ethan of Phoenix; four brothers, Gene of Boise, Idaho, and Terry, Mike and Steve, all of Phoenix; and one sister, Diane Green of Phoenix.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bill.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, at Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley, Arizona.

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.)

Jack E. Richardson Jr., 80, of Phoenix, Arizona, born July 13, 1926, in Bartow, Florida, passed away May 13, 2007, at the VA Hospital in Prescott.

He is survived by his daughter Judy Walls and husband Ralph of Prescott Valley, Arizona; son Johnnie Richardson and wife Judy of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter Carole Sexton of San Antonio, Texas; son Marvin Richardson of Chino, California; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007, in the chapel at the Prescott VA Center. Private cremation at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

(Information provided by survivors.)

H. Conrad Acker, 85, of Prescott, Arizona, born Jan. 20, 1922, in Akron, Ohio, passed away May 15, 2007, at Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Arizona.

A celebration of Conrad's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Bob Stump VA Chapel with Chaplain Jack Unangst and full military honors

by American Legion Post #6. A reception will follow the service at the VFW Buckey O'Neil Post 541, 202 N. Arizona, Prescott, Arizona. Private inurnment will be at the National Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona.

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home is meeting the needs of the

family.

Glendon Brunk, born Feb. 14, 1945, passed away May 13, 2007, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007, at the home of Jack Staudacher. For informa-

tion and directions, call

(928) 308-5073 or jsbvo@ earthlink.net. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Alaska.

Roberta Ann Fromm, 65, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, born Aug. 8, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away May 14, 2007, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Visitations will be 5 to

7 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Sunrise Funeral Home, 8167 E. Highway 69, Prescott Valley, and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Sunrise Funeral Home. Commemoration services in honor of Roberta will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Sunrise Funeral Home.

Sunrise Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.