FACULTY AND STAFF OBITS

FACULTY and STAFF

Men Obituaries

Dr. Alfred Cavis Barnes, 86, of Encinitas, CA, passed away on July 28, 2008, following a brief battle with cancer. Survivors included his wife, Leona; his daughter, Linda; and son, Alfred III. Born in Portsmouth, VA, Al attended elementary and high schools there. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II as a Flight Officer and the Korean conflict as a First Lieutenant, where he flew 55 missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf clusters. Al attended Arizona St. Univ., where he completed his BS and MS Degrees. He coached and taught at St. Mary's High School, Phoenix College, North Phoenix High School, and Camelback High School, before completing his doctorate at Indiana University. He worked as a researcher and trainer for Aviation Crash Injury Research in Phoenix and the Arizona State Department of Health, establishing poison control centers throughout Arizona. He retired from teaching at San Diego St. Univ. in 1980 and retired again from Air Research (now AlliedSignal/ Honeywell) in 1989. Al and Leona had been married 62 years. (excerpted/edited from the San Diego Union-Tribune, 8/24/2008)

O'Jay Otto Bourgeois, 76, of Phoenix, passed away on August 9, 2009, at his home. Born in Long Beach, California, O'Jay enjoyed his childhood years in Long Beach and Coalinga. He excelled in sports, particularly, football. O'Jay was an All-American quarterback in Junior College in 1956. He was a member of the ASU's undefeated 1957 football team, and in 1958 was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. He graduated from ASU in 1959. O'Jay served his country as a U.S. Marine, with a tour in Korea. He had a great love for the ocean and spear fishing. His love of woodworking and gardening provided him with many hours of making beautifully crafted furniture, as well as growing fruit and vegetables for family and friends from his meticulously cared for garden and orchard. His mechanical building skills allowed him to design and build his family home in the Arcadia area in 1966, where he lived until his passing. He touched the lives of many students in the Phoenix area as a physical education teacher at Central High School and Camelback High School. O’Jay coached many high school varsity sports (football, wrestling, swimming, gymnastics, and tennis) during his teaching career. Survivors included his loving wife, Laraine; three sons: Shon, Darin & Colby; and two sisters: Peri Tooker & Marti Sammon. (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 8/15/2009)

John Kenneth Campbell, 79, of Phoenix, passed away on January 2, 2010. John was born in Greeley, Colorado and came to Phoenix at the age of five. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received his bachelors and masters degrees from Arizona State University. John enjoyed a thirty-five year teaching career at Camelback High School. He was also a very accomplished musician. He played the clarinet and the saxophone and performed in many bands and shows. Survivors included his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Lori Anne; his son, Christopher Todd; his sister, Joanne Moseley; and his brother, David Campbell. No services were held. Remembrances can be made in his name to the Camelback Scholarship Fund 4612 N 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. (excerpted/edited fromThe Arizona Republic, 01/06/2010)

Dr. Van D. Clark, 64, of Phoenix, passed away October 27, 1974. He was head of the Counseling and Guidance Dept of Phoenix Camelback High School. Dr. Clark came to Phoenix in 1945 after serving in the Air Force in World War II, and had been employed in the Phoenix Union High School District since 1948. He had articles published in professional journals and made contributions to the field of children’s literature. He was also president of Arizona School Counselors Association, and a member of the National SCA, the Arizona and National Personnel and Guidance Associations, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Sigma fraternities. Dr. Clark received his early education in his native Deming, NM, and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of New Mexico. He did post-graduate work at New York University and received his doctoral degree from Arizona State University. Survivors included his wife, Jeanne; a daughter, Vandi, class of ‘63; a son, Carlton “Perk”, class of ’65; and two sisters, Grace Pratt & Carrie Payton.

Donald Douglas Dalgleish, 80, of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2010, after a full life of family, friends and adventures. John McCullough, class of 1983, fondly remembers that he attended Camelback High School when Douglas Dalgleish was not only one of his teachers, but also his faculty advisor.

George F. Dunn, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 12, 2007. George was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the only child of Mary Florence and George Harry Dunn. He was survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis "Luxton" Dunn; his six children, Deborah, Diane, Michael, Mary Ann, Joan and Sally. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, during which he serviced fighter aircraft on the flight line. After the service George earned his undergraduate degree from Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, South Dakota and a graduate degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. For many years after moving to Phoenix he worked for the Phoenix Union High School District [Business Education at Camelback High] where he retired as the Director of Vocational Education. George dedicated his life to the business education of young students and to local and national service. Among the many organizations in which he held a position he served as President of the Western Business Education Association, National President of the Future Business Leaders of America and Professional Business Leaders, President of the Administrative Management Society, and President of the Phoenix Personnel Management Association. (Published in The Arizona Republic, 5/15/2007)

Russell Eugene Harris, 80, passed away May 16, 2006, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Magna, Utah, the fifth of nine children. Russell moved with his family to Mesa at the age of 2, graduating from Alma School, and Mesa High School in 1943. He volunteered as a submariner in the U.S. Navy, serving 3 war patrols aboard the U.S.S. Tigrone, and part of the Tigrone crew that rescued 31 American aviators from the Pacific, a record for a single war patrol by a U.S. submarine. Following the war he was employed as a Deputy County Recorder prior to joining the Phoenix Fire Department in 1947. He rose to the rank of Captain, retiring after 13 years. He graduated from ASU in 1960, first becoming a teacher, and then a guidance counselor, in the Phoenix Union High School District. He retired from the District in 1989 after 29 years at Camelback, West, and Central High Schools. Russell was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He most recently served as an ordinance worker at the Mesa Arizona Temple. Russell married Irma Richins on December 19, 1942, and they became the parents of 4 children: Russell Jr. (Julie), Linda Johnson (Richard), Susan Burdick (Russell) and Kenneth (Betsy). He was preceded in death by Irma. Survivors include his wife, Marian; his 4 children; brothers Tom Harris and Bob Harris; sisters Ann McKernan and Pat Barrett; brother-in-law, Duane Richins; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Herbert. (excerpted from The Arizona Republic, 5/19/2006)

James Harvey, 87, died November 3, 2007, at Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona. Jim was born in Boyne City, Michigan, to James and Rose Harvey. In 1948 he moved to Phoenix and later to Tempe, Arizona. He taught English, drama, speech and debate at Camelback High School, in Phoenix, for more than 25 years. Close to his heart was the Interlochen National Music Camp, in Interlochen, Michigan, where he was Director of the Drama Department for many years. In 2003 the Harvey-Henderson Theater was built in his honor. Jim leaves behind his niece, Betty Joyce; and nephew, James Steketee. His request of no funeral or memorial service will be honored. If you wish to remember James Harvey, you may send memorials to Interlochen Arts Camp. For more information contact Betty Joyce, 1011 Hartz Way #104, Danville CA 94526, (925) 314-9612 (excerpted/edited from the East Valley Tribune, 11/11/2007).

James Findlay “Jim” Kennedy, Sr, 89, of Tempe AZ, passed away on March 24, 2011. Mr. Kennedy was born in Galveston TX and grew up in East-Central Texas. A Captain in the Air Force, he received a Purple Heart for extensive injuries he sustained in World War II after the plane he was navigating was hit by shrapnel over France. He walked with a trademark limp, often with one of his many colorful Mexican canes, throughout his adult life. He moved to Phoenix with his bride Janis after the war and established Kennedy Radio & TV Repair. Mr. Kennedy taught electronics to a generation of Camelback High students and night school at Phoenix Union High School, introducing them from the 1960s into the 1980s to the fundamentals of computers, long before such an education was available anywhere else. His interest in electronics began in his childhood, and he published articles on a number of topics from antennas and amplifiers to Boolean algebra used for computer logic. He stayed active in amateur radio throughout his life until recent months. He started the first ham radio club in Arizona in the late 1940s, had amateur radio friends all over the world, and took his classes on regular visits to see Barry Goldwater's ham rig. After Janis died in 1990, he remarried in 2001. Survivors included his wife Andreanna; a brother, Bill; a half-sister, Jacqueline Potter; three adult children: James Kennedy, Jr, Kathleen Kennedy, and Jeffrey Kennedy.

Carl Emerson Kuntz, 85, passed away on February 21, 2006. He was born to Ebba and Frederick Kuntz. He received his education at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. As a resident of Arizona since 1953, he was a teacher with Phoenix Union High School District (including Camelback High) until 1980. His wife, Edna, and his son, Michael, preceded him death. Carl requested that there be no services, but as a long time member of the All Arizona School Retirees Association, he asked that remembrances be made to their scholarship fund, c/o 3133 W. Christy, Phoenix, AZ 85029 (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 2/26/2006).

Woodrow “Woody” Francis LeSueur, 90, of Tempe AZ, passed away August 9, 2007. He graduated with a Masters degree from Arizona State Teachers College (ASTC) at Flagstaff (now NAU), and was an educator in the Phoenix Union High School District, working at Phoenix Tech, Phoenix Union, Camelback, and 12 years as principal at Carl Hayden. He is remembered by all for his love, sense of humor and lasting friendship. Woodrow was a WWII veteran and retired as a Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Rotary Phoenix West. He was actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life and he and his wife, June, served in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. They enjoyed travel, golf and family. Woodrow was pre-deceased by his first wife, Mary Hall LeSueur (1967), and all his siblings. Survivors included his wife, June Schuller Jamison LeSueur; sons Wayne, Carl, and Fred LeSueur; stepdaughter, Linda Parillo; and stepson, Daryl Jamison. (Excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 8/12/2007)

Lorenzo Kenneth Lisonbee, 93, of Tempe AZ, passed away July 29, 2008. He born in Mesa, Arizona on his grandfather's 160 acre farm located north from present day Westwood High School. From a one room school house, he went on to graduate from Mesa High School, from Arizona State University with three graduate degrees, and completed graduate work at Harvard, U.S.C., San Jose State University and the University of Arizona. He was widely recognized by the national Science Teachers Association for his lifetime contribution to science education including authoring a biology text book and over 100 articles, and establishing quality science education for grades K through 12. In 1998 he was one of the first to be inducted into ASU Graduate College's Hall of Fame. He served as president of the Arizona Academy of Science, and the Arizona Science Teachers Association. He was made a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Arizona Academy of Science. Dr. Lisonbee was active in the LDS church. He served in scouting, was Stake Sunday School President, and served as a High Counselor under five Stake Presidents. He served a mission as a 20 year old in Texas, and after retirement, with his wife, Dorothy, in Guam/Micronesia and in Ireland. Lorenzo has always been proud of his eight children and 44 grandchildren. His children: James, LeeAnne, Robert, Kathy, Russel, Joan and Tamara, live throughout the West. All are college graduates with careers in education, psychology and family relations. (Excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic on 7/31/2008)

Forest R. Martin, 36, of Phoenix, died in 1971. He was a pioneer in scholastic journalism in Arizona, and was a yearbook adviser at Camelback High School in Phoenix. After his death, his widow, Shirley, established the Forest R. Martin Award (for experienced advisers) as a memorial in his honor, to be awarded for excellence in scholastic journalism.

Cecil Miller, Jr., 87, of Tempe AZ, passed away peacefully January 13, 2009, with his wife of 65 years at his side. Born in Gary IN, Cecil was a multi-sport athlete in high school, where he met the only love of his life, Elsie McKinley, who became his wife. Cecil was in the U.S. Air Force in WWII. He served in the Panama Canal, and was recalled back into the military during the Korean Conflict. Cecil graduated from the University of Arizona with bachelor and master degrees. In the early 1950's he taught at Benson, Tempe and Camelback High Schools. During summers Cecil became Program Director at Sky-Y Camp in Prescott, and in 1958 he became the full time Camp Director at Sky-Y until his retirement in 1988. Cecil's efforts allowed girls to attend the camp that had formerly been open to boys only. Cecil was a former high school and college football official. His kindness and warm smile will be missed by his many friends and his family, including his wife, Elsie; sister, Virginia Bradford; and children: Betsy Spiegel, Roger Miller, Curtis Miller, Amy Quinlan, Bruce Miller and Marilou Miller. (Excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 1/23/2009)

William J “Bill” Saunders, 83, of Phoenix, one of the earlier Arizona high school coaches inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, died December 30, 2008, from congestive heart failure. He played quarterback at Phoenix Union from 1940-43. went into the military, played for Ed Doherty at ASU and returned to coach at his high school alma mater after a year at Coolidge. He was 117-91-8 in 21 years as a head football coach at Coolidge, Phoenix Union and Phoenix Camelback. He succeeded Jesse Parker at Camelback in the mid-1970s and retired from coaching in 1985. Saunders hired Parker as an assistant at Phoenix Union in the 1960s. After Parker became head coach at Camelback in '69, he asked Saunders to come with him to be his offensive coordinator. Saunders influenced quarterback Mark Whipple, who led Camelback to a state title in 1974. Whipple, now an assistant offensive coach with the Philadelphia Eagles, said he talked to Saunders on Saturday. "He had a lot to do with my success on offense," Whipple said. At Phoenix Union, Saunders coached linebackers Larry Gordon and Fred Carr, who both went on to play in the NFL (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 12/31/2008)

Vernon B. Watkins, 83, of Mesa, AZ, passed away December 23, 2010. He was born to Nola Bowring and Norman V. Watkins in Brigham City, UT. He married Bonnie Jean Taylor in 1948 in the Logan, UT Temple. She died in 2002, and he married Joyce Blain in 2006. Vern was a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany. He graduated from Utah State University and completed a Master's Degree in Education at Oregon State University. He and Bonnie moved to Phoenix in 1952 where he became a guidance counselor in 1953 for at the newly-opened Camelback High School. Vern was later employed by SRA and IBM, providing educational materials and training to schools in the Intermountain West and Hawaii. He was a life-long member of the LDS Church, serving in many capacities, including Bishop of the Phoenix 11th Ward and later President of the Phoenix East Stake. With wife Bonnie, he presided over the Texas Houston Mission from 1990-1993. He was also a counselor in the Mesa Arizona Temple, and an ordinance worker and sealer for 17 years in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He cherished his many years as a member of the Phoenix East Stake and the Mesa Arizona Kimball East Stake, where he resided at the time of his death. Survivors included his wife, Joyce; children Connie Bluth, Norman, and Lori Headley; stepchildren Claudia Blaine and Brenda Blaine; and brothers Norman and Richard. His brother Jack preceded him in death. Family was everything to him. Vern was gracious and kind, and he genuinely cared about everyone he met.

Lyndon J. “Jim” Watson, Jr, 88, of Hamlin, NY (on Lake Ontario), passed away on July 22, 2011. A native Arizonan, he received his BS & MS degrees at Arizona State College, and also attended Cornell Univ. and Montana State College. He was one of the original teachers at Camelback High (math, mid-1950s) and was a sponsor of the Olympian Hi-Y club. Hobbies included sculpture, dress design, and water & snow skiing. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret, 80, in 2004, after 61 years of marriage, and moved from AZ to NY to live with his grandson and family. Known survivors included his grandson, Kevin Traut, and Kevin’s wife Debbie and their daughters, Caitlin & Kirsten.

Women Obituaries

(alphabetic by surname known by students)

Angeline M. Bell, 91, of Phoenix, passed away December 24, 2010. Born in McDonald, PA, she graduated from McDonald High School with highest honors. In 1934 she moved to Detroit, MI, where she completed two years of business school and worked for the Armstrong Company during WWII. She then married high school boyfriend Thomas A. Bell, and they had two children, Thomas and Constance. In 1956, Angeline and her family moved to Phoenix where she served as a school secretary at Monte Vista Elementary School and later at Camelback High School. Angeline was a warm, gracious, loving woman. Survivors included her daughter, Constance (Bell) Kamm (Camelback class of 1969), and by her 3 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Sharon "Sherry" Cousins, 65, passed away in Augusta, GA, August 24, 2010. Born in Ohio, and a Graduate of Ohio State, she was a "Buckeye" born and bred. She received her Masters from the University of New Orleans, before moving to Arizona, and was a teacher at Camelback High School before her retirement. Survivors included her sister, Linda McCarty; and her three daughters: Renee Burner, Jennifer Scully, and Aimee Sins Joiner. She was laid to rest alongside her parents in Columbus, OH, in a private ceremony. (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 8/31/2010)

Patricia Jean Dotson, 68, born in Albuquerque, N.M., passed away May 26, 2008. She was a long time resident of Big Sur, CA, but was recently living in Tucson, AZ. "Pat" was a graduate of ASU, where she earned her Bachelor and Master degrees in physical education and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She began her teaching career at Camelback High School as a physical education teacher in the 1960s & early 1970s, and then became Department Chair and eventually Dean of Girls. In 1976, while vacationing in Big Sur, CA, she discovered a fondness for the area and purchased the home she would live in for the next 32 years. In 2007 she was diagnosed with cancer and moved to Tucson for treatment. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ralph Dotson and Renetta M. Dotson. Survivors included her brother, J. R. Dotson and his wife Peggy; and lifelong friend, Billie Jean Anding. (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 6/4/2008)

Helen (Becchetti) Dover, 89, an Arizona native, died January 4, 2006 in Anaheim California. She was born in Humbolt, Arizona, to the late Joe and Ermelinda Becchetti,prominent residents of Cottonwood. She graduated from Clarkdale High School in 1935 and Arizona State Teachers College (Northern Arizona University) In 1941, with a BA degree In English. She received her MA degree in Education in 1957 from Arizona State Univ. She taught in the Arizona school system, including Kingman, Globe and Cottonwood, before finishing her career with 21 years at Camelback High School, Phoenix, in the business department. Her memberships included AARP, Phoenix and Arizona Retired Teachers Associations, First Families of Arizona, Phoenix Museum of History, Phoenix Art Museum, Cottonwood Civic Club and the Verde Historical Society and Museum in Cottonwood. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix. . She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rachel Verretto and Josephine See; and brothers, Frank and Don Becchetti. Survivors included her son, Fred (Kathy) of Palm Desert, CA; and daughter-in-law, Janet Dover of Cerritos, CA. (excerpted from The Arizona Republic, 1/14/2006)

Ann Evalyn (Wukovich) Eastin, 79, passed away on March 4, 2006, as gracefully as she had lived. Evie, as she was known to her friends, was a first lady of Arizona sports. Along with raising her own three children, she served as a mother figure to hundreds of Arizona athletes over the past fifty years. She was born in a southern Colorado coal camp in 1927. Evie enjoyed a stellar high school career which led to a music scholarship at Colorado State College. There she met Ronald (Tune) Eastin. A love developed that was to last 54 years. She and Tune returned to his home town of Wray, CO (pop. 2400) where they began a partnership in his coaching career. In 1957 Evie and Tune moved to Phoenix. While supporting Tune through a hall of fame coaching career and serving as a surrogate mother to hundreds of young athletes, Evie raised the kids, and worked for thirty years as Registrar at Camelback High School, culminating in her being named classified employee of the year for the Phoenix Union High School District. Survivors included her children, Steve, Dee Ann and Judy. Donations may be sent to The Tune Eastin Scholarship Trust, PO Box 47327, Phoenix, Arizona. 85068. This fund provides college tuition for deserving young athletes throughout Arizona. (excerpted from The Arizona Republic, 3/7/2006)

Muriel (Nelson) Gurr Ph.D., 89, went to be with her beloved husband, Edward "Nick" Gurr on April 19, 2007. She was born to Carl and Evelyn Nelson in Blandinsville, Illinois on February 19, 1918. She graduated from from the University of Illinois and married her college sweetheart on September 22, 1940. Muriel went on to get her Master's degree from Western Illinois University and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University. In 1949 Nick and Muriel made their home in Phoenix where she worked as a school counselor (later, Head Counselor, Phoenix Camelback High School) and eventually became the Director of Guidance and Counseling for the State of Arizona. Muriel is survived by her Sister-in-law Edna "Betty" Gurr Bates Claborn and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. (excerpted from The Arizona Republic, 5/13/2007)

Juanita (Atkins) Lipton, 85, of Phoenix, passed away on November 15, 2009. She was born in Vernon, Alabama, and moved to Arizona 50 years ago, where she was a school teacher for the Phoenix Union High School District, retiring in 1988. She taught at Alhambra High School, Camelback High School, and also was a Counselor, and Dean of Girls. Survivors included brothers Paul Atkins and Danny Atkins; nephews Anthony Atkins, Neal Atkins and Gary Pharo; nieces Carol Watts, Paula Howard and Leigh Atkins. A Memorial service was held November 17, 2009 at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix.

Elizabeth Carol Meek, 82, of La Crescenta, CA, passed away on January 24, 2007. Born in Kansas City, KS, her family moved to Phoenix in 1955. She made Phoenix her home for the next 48 years. She was an active member of her college sorority Chapter, Alpha Chi Omega, holding several Chapter offices including President. She was also an active member of Phoenix First United Methodist Church for 40 years. Elizabeth was an Assistant Librarian at West and Camelback High Schools until she retired. Upon retirement Elizabeth volunteered at the County Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House as well as at First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son Blaine. (Excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic on 2/4/2007)

Vera June Roof, 81, of Glendale AZ, passed away on May 18, 2006, in Glendale. She graduated from ASU in Tempe and was a teacher at St. Mary's High School, Phoenix Union High School and Camelback High School from where she finally retired from teaching. She was beloved by family, friends and her countless students. She is survived by her nephew, Terry (Elaine) Roof; niece, Sue Foster; and sister in law, Carol Roof. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob and Noel Roof; and nephews, Kim and Roger Roof. (published in The Arizona Republic, 5/21/2006).

Karen (O’Bryant) Shaw, 54, of Phoenix, passed away June 15, 2005, from complications of breast cancer. Born in Havana IL, Karen married her high school sweetheart, Don Shaw, in 1971, and they had two daughters, Tressia and Amy. They lived in Oklahoma and Mississippi before settling in Phoenix in 1990. While raising her children, Karen was very active in Girls Scouts of America and her church, and advocated for children with disabilities. During that time she graduated with a bachelor's degree from Phillip's University and obtained a Master's degree in education from Oklahoma University. She had been a business education teacher at Camelback High School for the last 10 years, heading the cooperative education program. She was a member of Christ Church Lutheran and active in the adult fellowship programs. She enjoyed scrap booking and crafts, and loved to travel to new places. She will be remembered for many things including her good conversation, loving personality, and strong spirit. Survivors included her husband Don; two daughters, Dr. Tressia Shaw and Amy Shaw; parents, Clinton and Shirley O'Bryant; brothers, Alan O'Bryant, Jack O'Bryant, and Jerry O'Bryant; sisters, Cheryl Roat, Jean Snow, and Jane Smith. (excerpted from The Arizona Republic,June 17, 2005)

Mary F. Stites, 84, of Scottsdale, formerly from Illinois, passed away November 6, 2004. She was a long time member of the Camelback High School English Department faculty, between 1962 and 1982. Survivors included her daughter, Melinda Stites Lounsbury. Services were held at Saint Stephen's Church.

Jamie Lynn Trainer, 83, of Tucson, passed away March 22, 2009. She was born in Sonora, TX. Survivors included nephews Guy Thomas of San Angelo, TX, and Ray Trainer of Phoenix, AZ. She will be missed by her many friends, family and the Tucson community at large, and particularly by her long-time friend and caretaker, Betty Johnson. Her love of music and helping people spanned her career as a Texas and Phoenix music teacher, Tucson Saguaro & Phoenix Camelback High School counselor, Pima Community College counselor/instructor, PCC Women's Back to School Program founder, and Tucson Project M.O.R.E. co-founder. She was also an active member of two women's jazz bands, the Ft. Worth, TX, Melo Maids, and the Classics of Tucson and Show Low, AZ. Always a giver, she devoted endless hours of volunteer service across a vast array of activities. She attended Texas Tech and Texas Women's University, and did post Masters work at ASU and the U of A. Jamie's favorite activities included playing golf and saxophone, and counseling. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Trainer; sister, Dymple (Giggy); and brothers, Lewis and Joe. Always an educator, Jamie donated her body to science. (excerpted from the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson AZ, March 26, 2009)