OBITUARIES: ’70 GALS

Jan Renay (Little) Criswell, 58, of Chandler, AZ, passed away, June 13, 2010. She was born April 25, 1952 in Phoenix, a true native Arizonan, and graduated in 1970 from Camelback High School. Survivors included her husband of 25 years, Randy; her daughter, Renay Pietila; her son, Wayne Criswell; her parents, Wayne and Erma Little; and her two sisters: Sheila Ringey and Denise Eslick. Jan will be deeply missed by her family and by her many friends at Americredit. (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 6/18/2010)

Aleasa Jane Hauser, 58, of Phoenix AZ, had her life celebrated  Oct 7, 2011, at the Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home of Phoenix. Her ashes were strewn atop South Mountain.  Aleasa was born in Marshalltown IA to Charles Hauser and Julia (Allen) Hauser. She attended elementary school in Conrad IA. Her family moved to Phoenix, where she graduated from Camelback High School. After graduation from Sawyer College of Business in Anaheim CA, she was employed as a secretary for Allied Signal and eventually became an executive secretary for that company. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.  Survivors included her two daughters: Andrea Hauser and Nicole Claus; a sister, Linda Knelic; and a brother, Steven Hauser.

OBITUARIES: ’70 GUYS

James Howard Snodgrass, 59, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on November 10, 2010. Diagnosed less than one year ago with cancer, his battle was brief - yet courageous. He served in the United States Air Force after graduating from Camelback High School in 1970. He then dedicated his life to serving patients who were chemically dependent and mentally ill. He maintained close friendships with his friends and neighbors, and could eat Mexican food everyday if you would let him. He spoiled his grandchildren with unconditional love, and held his wife and only daughter very close. His positive, unselfish and devoted spirit will be missed by those of us grieving this loss. Survivors included his wife, Linda; daughter, Erica Smith; step-sons: Scott and Stephen Pickering; and sister, Margaret.  He was predeceased by siblings Diane Snodgrass Bickford, Karen Snodgrass Whitehurst and Lawrence "Skip" Snodgrass.  (excerpted/edited from The Arizona Republic, 11/14/2010)