Al Melvin Albert Anthony (Al) Melvin was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Helena, Mont. He passed away on Aug. 2, 2023. His father, Benjamin Franklin Melvin, was a career U.S. Army officer. The family lived in Korea, Austria, France, and throughout the U.S. The highlight of his life and the key to his success was…
Gladys K. Lujan Gladys Mary Ann Kinoian was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on May 21, 1934. She passed away May 24, 2023, three days after her 89th birthday, and less than two months before her 54th wedding anniversary. She suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving Day, leaving her paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Her…
Cynthia E. Stenquist Cynthia E. Stenquist, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 85 in her home in SaddleBrooke. Cynthia E. Stenquist was born in 1937 in Chicago, Ill., to Edna and Robert Powdrell. She was an only child. She moved several times in her childhood…
Robert Carl Johnson Robert Carl Johnson, 67, of Saddlebrook, Ariz., passed away on March 2, 2023. Born on May 29, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minn., Bob was the son of Donald and Gladys (Phyle) Johnson. He grew up in Bloomington, Minn., alongside his siblings Gary, Rick, Debbie, Susie, and Vicki. Bob was a devoted father and…
James “Jim” Goodwin Miller James “Jim” Goodwin Miller, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away on Jan. 30, 2023. He was born on Dec. 30, 1941, in Cumberland, Md., and grew up in Hyndman, Pa., graduating from Hyndman High School in 1960. He attended Frostburg State College (now Frostburg University) but interrupted his studies to join the…
Christoph Klomp Sept. 8, 1938, to Nov. 17, 2022 Chris and Ruthie moved to SaddleBrooke from Seattle in 2005. They both enjoyed their home, the weather, and new SaddleBrooke friends. Every year they became happier with their lives here. They were fortunate to find a home that would have a space for Chris’ grand piano.…
Alan B. Buckmaster Alan B. Buckmaster passed away Nov. 13, 2022, aged 89 years, in Tucson Ariz. He was born in Highland Park, Mich. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Sharon W. Buckmaster; his parents Bernis Buckmaster Pretz (Philip Pretz) and Charles H. Buckmaster; as well as his sister Nancy Humphries.…
David K. Dodd David K. Dodd passed away peacefully, Oct. 8, 2022. Born Oct. 31, 1932, in West Hartford, Conn., David was the son of Thomas Kilburn and Florence Marks Dodd. Graduating with a B.A. from Yale University in 1954, he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and, after serving 2¼ years…
Cari (Carolee) June Block Cari June Block went to join Jesus on Aug. 20, 2022. She is survived by her second husband Bruce, four of her five children, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Her first marriage was in 1956 to Dick Rondeau for 23 years. Cari brought four boys: Gregory, Bradley, Geoffrey, and Richard, and…
Bruce Leon Davis Bruce Leon Davis passed away on July 10, 2022. He was born to Evelyn Davis and Harold Davis on March 3, 1943, in Aledo, Ill. He was raised in Milan, Ill., and graduated from Rock Island High School Class of 1961. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theoretical economics at…