WALTER, Barbara "Barbie" Borah
WALTER, Barbara "Barbie" Borah, age 57 born & raised in Phoenix, AZ died in San Diego, CA June 12, 1998. She is survived by her husband Ken, children; Kris DEVORE, Kerrie PAYNE, Keith FRAKES, Debie WALTER, Dena WALTER, & brother Jim BORAH. A memorial has been set up in her name to: "La Familia" Childcare Center in Mazatlan, Mexico. Sent contributions C/O Dort Sigler, 1040 E. Osborn Rd, Crystal Point, Phx, AZ 85014 The Arizona Republic Sunday, July 5, 1998

WARREN, Earl

WEBB, Del E. 1899-1974
Developer, Sun City Del Webb is credited with starting a new chapter in housing -- the retirement community. He started working with lumber as a hobby in California, moving to Phoenix in 1927, where he started the Del Webb Co. His construction contracts included an addition to the Arizona State Capitol, the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, expanding Howard Hughes' aircraft facilities in California and constructing Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1962. In 1945, with partner Al Topping, Webb bought the New York Yankees. In 1960, Webb started Sun City, northwest of Phoenix, the first of many to follow across the country.

WEIR, Elaine Laura
Elain Laura Weir, 88, of Mesa, a teacher, died July 7, 1998. She was born in Westfield, Wisconsin. Survivors include her daughters, Judith MOSSBURN and Jan TROUTWINE; sons, Gene and George, 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. The Arizona Republic 7/11/1998

WHALEY, Margaret
Sun City – Services for Margaret “Peg” WHALEY, 60, a member of the Amateur Athletic Union, Womens Gold Association and Pi Beta Phi Sorority of Iowa State University, were in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, Burns and Hutton drives. Mrs. WHALEY, 9307 Garnette Drive, died July 3, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. She is survived by husband, Roy H.; daughters, Pamela ANSHURZ and Patricia LANDIS; three grandchildren and a sister. The Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

WINDES, R. A.
Was the first ordained Baptist preacher in Arizona.

WINTON, George Philip
George Philip Winton, 64, of Casa Grande, a retired equipment operator, died June 27, 1998. He was born in Spokane, Washington, and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Vivian; daughters, Mollie FORD, Bobbie BATES, Traci RINER, Jennie BAILEY and Carol; son, George Jr.; sister, Marylou CHANCE; and seven grandchildren. No services are planned. Cole and Maud Mortuary, Casa Grande. The Arizona Republic 6/29/1998

WONG, Jean
Jean Wong, 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, in Phoenix. Born and raised in Phoenix, Jean attended Ann Ott and Barcelona Elementary Schools, later graduating from Alhambra High School. Jean's interest in commercial art led her to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Arizona State University in 1979. Later, she caught the entrepreneurial bug and established her own firm, 226 Design. Business flourished and a reputation was built. She served her community including working with Soroptimist International and the Flinn Foundation. Music and adventure were Jean's hobbies. She was a classical pianist and took great interest in live concert performances including jazz as well as music of the 60's and 70's. She made many friends in the music community and conducted interviews of famous artists from that era. Adventure was her middle name. She skydived, drove through France on her own and hiked in Kauai. Jean is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ngok MOON (Choi Youn YEE) WONG; siblings, Suzie KWAN (Andrew), Mary LUM (Bill), Doris WONG, Barry WONG and Harry WONG; and nieces and nephews, Christie KWAN, Clifford KWAN, Dina KWAN, Russell LUM and Jennifer Lum. Memorial services were Saturday, August 12 at Valley View Bible Church, 4222 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ, 602-265-4155. Memorial contributions may be made to either: ASU Foundation (music and graphic design scholarship in Jean's name), c/o Jackie Norton, P.O. Box 2260, Tempe, AZ 85280-2260, or Hospice of the Valley-Gardiner House, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656, "In Memory of Jean Wong". Arrangements by Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. The (Phoenix) Arizona Republic, August 9, 2006

WOTHKE, Charles A.
Dec. 18, 1927-July 13, 2006
Charles A. (Chuck) Wothke, 78, of Waianae, formerly of Monroe, died July 13 at Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. Services were held July 30 at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary, Waipahu. Burial was in National Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Monroe, he was the son of Al and Agnes WOTHKE. He married Debbiane WHITING on Aug. 26, 1951. He was a Lutheran minister until retiring. The Rev. WOTHKE served in the Army until 1957, attaining the rank of second lieutenant. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, he earned a degree in applied business management from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, in 1953, and a master's degree in theology from Pacific Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California, in 1963. He founded Waianae Coast Comprehensive Medical Center and was a member of numerous community organizations. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Monroe, and enjoyed golfing. Surviving are his wife, Debbiane; a daughter, Teresa SARNO of Waianae; a brother, William (Sherry) of Asheville, N.C., and a grandson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria, on Oct. 22, 1970. Memorials may be made to Maluhia Lutheran Church of Waianae or to the American Cancer Society. The Monroe (Michigan) Evening News, September 11, 2006 CHARLES "CHUCK" WOTHKE, 78, of Wai'anae, died July 13, 2006. Born in Monroe, Michigan. Founder and director of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and Waianae Military Civilian Advisory Council. Survived by wife, Debbiane; daughter, Teresa Sarno; brother, William; two grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Donations to Joy of Christ Lutheran Church. Aloha attire. The Honolulu (Hawaii) Advertiser, July 27, 2006

WRIGHT, Lorenzo and
WRIGHT, Seth
Ambushed by Apaches December 1, 1885 in Gila Valley while looking for horses. Seth WRIGHT was shot from his horse. His brother immediately dismounted and opened fire upon the Indians. Lorenzo's arm was broken by a bullet, and then, while he was running, he was shot in the back.

~Y~