A man who played a large role in Parker High School athletics for almost three decades has died. Fernando Maya, 71, passed away on July 2. He died from complications from recent heart surgery.
Parker Unified School District Superintendent Kevin Uden said he taught at least two generations of students at PHS.
Maya was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Glendale, Ariz. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1956, and from Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) in Flagstaff in 1960.
While in college, he was a member of the Lumberjack football team for four years. He was on the 1958 team that played in the small college national championship game. His wife, Linda, said Maya was always proud of having been part of that team.
After he graduated from college, Maya was an athletic coach and teacher in Ash Fork, Ariz., from 1960 to 1964. In 1964, he moved to Parker. When he started at PHS, he was an assistant football and basketball coach. He also taught drafting and physical education.
Maya would remain at PHS until he retired in 1992. During that time, he coached the Broncs' football and basketball teams, and he served as the school's athletic director.
Uden said Maya was well respected by his fellow athletic directors in the state's 3A division. He was named to the Arizona Athletic Directors' Hall of Fame in 1996.
Following his retirement, Maya worked as a cleaner at the Highlander Center Laundromat. He also served on the Town of Parker's Parks & Recreation Committee, where he was the chairman from 1993 to 2003. He devoted much of his time to his family and his many pets.
Maya married his wife, Linda, in 1960. They had four children: Tina Amerson, Daniel Maya, Amanda Mathis and Crystal Dykman. They also have seven grandsons and three granddaughters.
"He was an outstanding staff member for many years," Uden said of Maya. "He was even-keeled, and he worked well with everyone. He was a great man. He'll be missed by our community."
Assistant Superintendent Jim Lotts said Maya interviewed him when he applied with the Parker school district in 1980. He was hired as an assistant football and wrestling coach. Lotts said Maya was one of the reasons he wanted to come to Parker.
"Fernando is one of the greatest human beings I've ever associated with," Lotts said. "He was well-respected around the state. He was a great father and grandfather. He will surely be missed."
PHS Principal Leroy Shontz said he had Maya as a teacher when he was a student, and later taught with him at the start of his career at PHS.
"He was a finest man as there ever was," Shontz said. "He was widely admired around the state. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. He was just the sort of person you'd aspire to be like."
Shontz noted that, even after he retired, Maya was at all the PHS athletic events.
Parker Town Councilman Dan Beaver first met Maya when he was a freshman at Parker High. Maya was his football and basketball coach at the junior varsity and varsity levels.
"I enjoyed playing for him," Beaver said.
Beaver said Maya never sought the spotlight. He affected a lot of lives at Parker High.
"He was a great coach and a great friend," Beaver said. "I'm going to miss the relationship I had with him."
Buni Hooper was the pool director when Maya was serving on the Parks & Recreation Committee.
"He gave his attention to all the individual aspects of parks and recreation, like the pool and the ballfields," she said. "I learned a lot from him."
"He was one of the most well-respected members of our community because of his commitment to his family, the school, and the entire community," Hooper said.
Former Parker resident Gene Carnicom served with Maya on the Parks & Recreation Committee. In an e-mail, he told the Pioneer Maya worked on projects which made the town's parks safer and more enjoyable. These included lighting at the tennis courts and Pop Harvey Park, the new soccer field, and improvements to the ballfields at City Park.
"Parker has lost another star," Carnicom said. "His family continues his long tradition of service to Parker youth and the community."
A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. on July 9 at Parker Funeral Home, 1704 Ocotillo Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on July 10 at Parker High School's Alumni Hall. Dan Maya has asked PHS alumni to attend and share their memories.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Animal Relief Fund, 1316 Joshua Ave., Parker, Ariz., 85344.
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 Hondrum, Robin LeighRobin Leigh Hondrum (Chum) passed away September 6, 2011. Robin was born in Minnesota, but lived all of his life in Arizona. He graduated from Parker High School where he was an All-State football player, and held undergraduate and graduate degrees from NAU. He was a teacher and a football and baseball coach at Lake Havasu, Parker, and Bagdad High Schools, and served as President of the Arizona Coaches Association. Later in life he was a successful businessman with 1st American Sports. He was preceded in death by his father Solway Oland Hondrum. He is survived by his mother Marian Hondrum of Cottonwood; two brothers Steven (Helene) of Augusta, GA, and Donald (Sarah) of Tucson; one sister Ann (Gary) of Sedona; a niece and five nephews; his step-daughter Jennifer (L.J.), and two step-grandsons, Kaleb and Karter. His grandsons were the light of his life these last several years. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, step-father, and friend, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial services will be at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary Chapel at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 17, 2011. www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com ************************************************ |
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Myron Kent "Doc" Bottorff, 64, passed away on Sept. 08, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 03, 1947 in Shelbyville, Ind. to Donovan and Betty Bottorff.
Doc is survived by his brothers, Dr. Donovan (Sarah) Bottorff of Brunswick, Ga., Georgia (Evi) Bottorff of Austria and Roger (Desinee) Bottorff of Elkins, Ark.; sisters, Sherry (Keith) Fullerton of Las Vegas, Nev. and Cindy (Tommy) Pool of Lake Havasu City. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Grace Morgan on Nov, 14, 2002. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lakehavasumortuary.com. ************************************************ |
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Steve leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Karen; daughter, Denise, of Lake Havasu City; grandchildren, Kyle and Amber Finney; son, Chris, of Flagstaff; parents, Wayne and Barb, of Lake Havasu City; and sister, Joy L. Holdread, of Tucson. Per Steve’s wishes, there will be no services. It was his wish to be remembered while friends and relatives are out riding in the desert. ************************************************ |
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Steve died peacefully on Jan. 26, 2010, at home surrounded by his wife, children, mother-in-law and his Angels from North Idaho Hospice Helen and Sharon after a one year battle with lung, brain and melanoma cancer. Steve never gave up hope for a cure. Steve was born April 25, 1960 to James and Ruth Kaufman in Santa Monica, Calif. He attended school in Montebello, Calif. and graduated from Parker High School in Parker, Ariz. After high school he moved to Phoenix, where he attended junior college while working at Hertz Rent-A-Car and Bobby McGee's Restaurant. After one year in Phoenix he moved back to Parker and opened "The Famous Whimpy's River Burgers." Steve had a passion for cooking and was very creative. He created many signature burgers and sandwiches. In 1985 he met his wife Kelly and they were married Oct. 15, 1989. In 1990 they sold Whimpy's River Burgers and moved to California and opened Express One Hour Photo and Mailing, giving Steve the name of "Fuji." In 1992 their beautiful daughter Kelsey was born and in 1994 their handsome son Kyle was born. In 1997, Steve moved his family to Coeur D' Alene, Idaho for a better quality of life. Steve worked for Frito Lay and then became an independent truck driver. The highlight of his life was coaching and assisting coaching his children in all their sports. As a sports fanatic, the highlight of his sporting life was attending the 1992 Super Bowl in Minnesota. Steve is survived by his loving wife Kelly of 20 years; his daughter Kelsey and son Kyle and man's best friend, Tucker; sister Ronnie (Roy) Rice and brothers, Lee Robinson and Dale Moore; mother-in-law, Nancy Wright and father-in-law, Bill (Kay) Rountree; brother-in-laws Don (Jayne), Bob (Lisa), and Jason Rountree and sister-in-law, Kacey (Dave) Ziegenfuss. Steve was cherished by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and new godson, Nolan Jaxson Anderson. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Send contributions in Steve's memory to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 North Government Way, Hayden, Idaho 83835. A celebration of life will be held in Parker at Monty and Donna Rust's home, date to be announced later. |
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William "Bill" Nelson Webster. age 55, of Mesa, AZ, passed away January 11, 2010 in Phoenix. Bill was born May 11, 1954 in American Fork, Utah to Nelson and Jean Webster. Growing up in Parker, AZ, Bill then served a mission in England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later graduated from ASU. He worked as a Real Estate Appraiser. Bill is survived by his loving and eternal companion Lois whom he married April 20, 1984. He is also survived by his daughter Chelsea, two sons Adam (Kelsie), Dallin, mother Jean Webster, four sisters Jenell, Janet, Judy and Jillene. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, January 14, 2010 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1315 S. 24th St. Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday January 15, 2010 at the same location. Tributes to Bill and the family may be left at MeM.com. Arrangements by A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary 710 West Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ.
Bill grew up in Parker Arizona. He survived 5 sisters. He loved them all. He learned about life on the farm. He was given a lot of freedom as a child to roam the farm and explore. His adventurous side led to spontaneous trips, camp outs and fun outings to theme parks. He maintained this adventurous spirit even after he became sick. Bill’s friendly nature allowed him to make friends easily. He was sophomore and junior class vice president, and senior student body President in high school. After a year of collage Bill had the rich blessing of serving a mission for his church at the London England mission for two years. One of the greatest times of his life, he spoke of fondly memories spent in England. This experience held a special place in his heart. When he returned from his mission he began a new chapter of his life at ASU. In his first semester Bill went into kidney failure at the age of 23 and his life was dictated to some degree by his dialysis treatments. He was given the precious gift of freedom twice in his life with 2 kidney transplants. His first was from his sister Jenelle, her sweet kidney brought Bill to me where we met in Dallas, Texas. He had 13 good years with Jenelle’s Kidney. Then he had 3 years back on dialysis. December 22, 1998 he was given another kidney by a generous donation from the family of a 20 year old who lost his life in a motor cycle accident. That brave young kidney gave Bill another 5 years of freedom. He traveled, went camping and hiking with his sons’ Adam and Dallin. He was even soccer coach. It was sad when he had to say good buy to another kidney that had given it’s all, because he new what that meant. More Dialysis: this time for ten years. He would discover a compromise with in home dialysis. This at least would allow a little more freedom and flexibility. He could make short trips and go when he wanted to. Although Bill’s life had some restrictions, he didn’t allow it to define him. Most people never knew how sick he was or how bad he felt. The only sign of him not feeling well was a loss of appetite. Then we knew he wasn’t well. Bill served in many different callings for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He had the opportunity to serve as primary worker, Sunday School Teacher, Weblogs Leader, Sectary to the Bishop, Assistant to the Steak President Sectary, Elder’s quorum President, steak Mission Leader, Ward Mission Leader, High Priest Sectary, Ward Membership Assistant Clerk and too many others to remember. Bill was a hard worker and jack of all trades. Some of his trades included driving truck, construction, student, mechanic, traveling salesmen, and much, much more. Against all odds he was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from ASU. Bill primary vocation for the past 22 years was a Real-estate Appraiser. What most people don’t know is that he worked almost everyday of those 22 years as a very sick man. He would take 7 hours to finish a project that might take 3 hours. But he never gave up. Many nights his office light was burning until dawn. Sometimes he would stay up all night and even miss his dialysis treatments to finish a report. He refused to quit or give up. He was a loving father to three wonderful kids. Adam our oldest son inherited his ability to think through tough problems. Adam has his dad’s work ethic as well and his humor. He also has his dad’s good taste in women. He married a wonderful sweet girl Kelsie. Bill’s gift to Dallin was his sense of humor and friendly ways that draw people to him. It is evident with the amount of people in Dallin’s posse. Dallin also is a hard worker and a good student. Dallin and his dad were made from the same cookie cutter. Chelsea has her dad’s sweet smile, his humor and a brain for problem solving. She is the apple of her daddy’s eye and that smile helped her get away with far more than her brothers ever did. Bill was a good husband who always attempted to meet our needs. His gifts were some of the most thoughtful I ever got. He would shop for days to find just the right gift. He loved to surprise me. While in the hospital he prayed and prayed for a way to get me something on my birthday. To my surprise when I came to my car that morning a huge bouquet of flowers and a card signed by him was waiting for me. I cried and cried. Bill should always be remembered as a man who loved God, his family and gave everything he had, his time, talents and energy to benefit others. Thank you for sharing these memories about Bill. God be with you until we meet again! William "Bill" Nelson Webster
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LEROY SHORT
 Leroy Short, 54, passed away on May 1, 2008, in Phoenix. He was born on April 26, 1954 at Parker IHS and had lived in Parker all his life. He graduated from Parker High School and went into the Navy, where he served his country in the Seabees. After military service, he returned to Parker and worked as a laborer and custodian at IHS and for CRIT. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Short.Survivors include his mother, Katherine E. Short; sisters, Stacia Bailie, Delphina Carter; brother, Clyde Short; and the Moore, Humeumptewa and Drennan families. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Parker Funeral Home Chapel. Following visitation, Leroy will be taken in procession to the CRIT Big House and tribal rites will be at 5 a.m., May 10. |
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Sandra Pipins Noblitt passed away Thursday, Dec. 3rd in Parker, AZ from cancer. The Noblitt/Pipins family will be having a gathering of family and friends at Jack and Sandy's home in Big River. |
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Steven Lynn Robinson 1954 – 2009 Family and friends are coming to terms with the sudden and unexpected death of Steven Lynn Robinson, who passed away on November 11, 2009, in Parker, AZ.
Most memorable was Steve’s great sense of humor and the guy who was always fun loving, and one, who liked to keep things simple. Steve leaves a legacy of his two children who were his pride and joy. Born on February 13, 1954, in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Steve was the oldest of two
children born to Fred and Mildred (Toby) Robinson . The family relocated to Parker, Arizona when Steve was two years old. This is the place Steve would thereafter consider his home. Steve attended Wallace Elementary School and went on to graduate from Parker High School in 1972, where he participated in Basketball and became a four year Varsity Letterman in Track. Steve attended Palo Verde College in Blythe, California, followed by several moves which included Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona and Ridgecrest, California where he worked in the landscaping and plant nursery business, operated a book store, and owned a vending machine and magazine distribution company, all before finally returning to Parker ten years ago to go to work at Parker Motor Company where he would become the Parts Department Manager.
Steve is most remembered by those who knew him, for his sense of humor. He could tell great jokes and entertain with his antics which included everything from his over-the-top style of dancing, to shock and awe with his magic tricks. His kids reflected on a time when the family was watching television and Steve disappeared for a little bit, only to return and unexpectedly toss a wad of lighted flash paper (which is used by magicians for a quick flash of fire.) Steve also had an ability to make animal sounds and use a language variation which was a cross between words from Sesame Street characters to pig-Latin.
There were a few friends, including his lifelong friends Danny Beaver and Ronnie Simms who actually understood what he was saying. Steve had varied interests and hobbies which included a lifelong passion for music. When his friends could coerce him into singing, his signature song was G-L-O-R-I-A.
Steve was proficient at playing several different types of instruments, the guitar, bass, and drums. Steve found enjoyment in the art of shaping Bonsai trees, but his fetish was in collecting Buddha figurines. Steve also was a rock hound and liked treasure hunting with his metal detector.
Living so many years surrounded by miles of desert and being involved with desert racing for many of those years, as a member of the PMC Racing Pit Crew, it was only a matter of time before Steve found himself as a co-rider in one of the PMC race vehicles, experiencing the thrill of racing from inside the truck.
Steve would marry twice: August 1974, in Parker, to the mother of his children, Stacy Stratford and again in June 1982, at MWD Copper Basin, California to Phyllis King – Bunn.
Steve is survived by his children: son, Cory and daughter and son-in-law, Christopher (Brian) Robinette; parents, Fred and Mildred; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (Stan) Embree and nieces Heather and Jennifer.
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 3pm a Memorial Service will be held at the Parker Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life Dinner Reception at 5pm at the Beaver Race Shop for family and friends. Arrangements and cremation were handled by the Parker Funeral Home with pastoral support from Pastor Don Puckett of the Upper Room Church.
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April 24, 1947 - July 14, 2009 April LaVaun Flowers, age 62, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 24, 1947 in Parker, Arizona to Midge and Helen LaVaun (White) Tucker. |
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Andrew Plunkett, age 44, died early Friday, August 8, 2008 after a 3 year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.Andy was born in Kingman, AZ on June 22, 1964. He was raised in Parker where he graduated from Parker High School in 1982. He was married on August 8, 1983 in Reno, NV and after 4 years of Military service, stationed in Colorado Springs, CO, Aberdeen Maryland, and going overseas to Germany, and Korea he settled down in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was the owner of Total Shock Electric for 14 years. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tina Plunkett; children Brandon, Ginny, Damien (Megan) Plunkett; parents Louis and Arloa Plunkett; brothers David (Debbie) Plunkett, David (Cora)Reeves, Louis Plunkett Jr., Tony Plunkett, Michael Plunkett; sisters Shawnee Plunkett, Teresa (Hector) Zamora; mother-in-law Dolly Bartlett; father-in-law Ron Bartlett; grandparents Cecil T. (Dorthy) Snider. He was an awesome husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, teacher and role model. After his encounter with Jesus Christ in 2001 he dedicated the rest of his life to proclaiming his faith and serving people. His rock-solid faith and genuine good nature uplifted and encouraged all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Andy requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church (1605 S McCulloch Blvd), Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, with a memo designating: Heart for Havasu. A celebration of Andy's life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 22nd at Calvary Baptist Church 1605 S McCulloch Blvd. Casual Hawaiian attire preferred. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. |
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FRANCIS "PETE" BLAKE JR.
Francis “Pete” Edward Blake, Jr., age 63, of Mohave Valley, Ariz., died suddenly on July 25, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Prescott, Ariz. He was born on March 17, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas, to the late Francis Edward Blake and Myrhl Omega Pate Blake.The family moved to Parker, Ariz., in 1948 and Mr. Blake attended Parker schools graduating from Parker High School in 1963. He excelled in athletics and his football Number “30” was retired. Pete attended Arizona Western College on a football scholarship and was the first quarterback of the college’s first football team. He graduated from Western New Mexico University in 1971 with a degree in education. Declining a student deferment, Mr. Blake was drafted into the U.S Army in 1966. He was sent to Vietnam, wounded in June 1967 and was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Mr. Blake married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Jean Davis, on Nov. 19, 1966. The couple lived in Silver City, N.M., and Parker, San Manuel and Holbrook, Ariz., before moving to the Needles, Calif., area in 1984 where Mr. Blake taught Needles schools until he retired in 2004. He was involved in Needles High School athletics as head varsity football coach from 1988 until 1994. He was also varsity and junior varsity baseball coach as well as junior varsity basketball coach. He was a member of the Needles Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association. Pete Blake was a devoted family man, American patriot, and a loyal friend. He loved his grandchildren, the boys he coached, reading, history, sharing stories, old cars, guns, the outdoors and the Yankees. Pete was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Anna Lee Blake. Survivors include his wife Pam; son, Sam (Venessa) of Needles; daughter, Tracy Blake Hanline (Nick), of Needles; brother, Sam Blake (Carol), of Chino Valley, Ariz.; four grandsons, Blake, Davis, Gauge and Ethen, all of Needles; father-in-law, Wally Davis (Irene) of Parker; sister-in-law, Jan Davis (Cindy) of Cave Creek, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Rick Davis (Melanie) of Frisco, Texas; brother-in-law, Fred Noblitt of Parker; three nieces, Pam Blake, Laurel Davis, Lindsay (Greg) Molepski; and nephew, Tim Blake. Footnote: The Yuma Daily Sun has also written an article about Pete in Monday's edition of the sports page. |
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Former PHS athletic director Fernando Maya dies
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*************************************************************************** To: Daniel Maya & family Daniel,
Hopefully this *e-mail will reach you before Wednesday. I want your family to know the significance Mr. Maya played in how I play the game. Ultimately the best coach throughout High School, teaching me how to win in all endeavors. We won frequently, so frequently I only remember one loss. Win after Win, practice, practice, more practice. He always made it clear the other team was no better than us, putting their pants on one leg at a time, the reason we put our pants on both legs at the same time.
Mr. Maya didn't know in 1969 that he would have an influence in how basketball was coached in... Brooklyn, Queens, Flushing, New York.....Fayetteville, Athens, Atlanta, Georgia....Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia, Alabama...... all places where I've Coached and helped direct Basketball Leagues & Camps. The Fernando Maya Leadership qualities transferred across the country where those who played the game were winners.
Money was important to Mr. Maya, not for what it bought, but what it produced. Practice before playing Agua Fria, rated #1 in Arizona and top ten in United States, brought a sense of importance to the team. If we could stay in the game with such an intimidating team, all dunking the basketball during warm-ups taking ten intentional technical's. The practice before the game Mr. Maya produced new game shoe Adidas. Adidas have never given me the satisfaction that pair did. Where did the money come from? It just appeared.
Fernando has shown my life the importance of money. My current job in Energy Services guides customers' in saving electricity, which in turn produces more money for my company. My community involvement helps people who can't help themselves, current Governor-Elect Georgia District Civitan International. Fernando Maya's simple interpretation of money guided me in my endeavors.
And what about the one loss I remember. Sometimes Mr. Maya would come to me and describe the team need for a leader. I was never an exceptional basketball player and felt those who were higher scorers should be asked. My Senior year we were in a State Semi-Final game which would determine the State Champion. Four seconds left, one point behind, time-out called. Coach Maya stopped me and asked "you want the shot". My hands were as cold as ice and I said "No, let someone else take it". Coach did as I instructed. Throughout life my hands have been as cold as ice. Results depend on me.
As far as I know Fernando had only one Loss. The one Loss we're all going to face in the game of Life. I think he was ready.
Thanks for the Opportunity,
Raymond Marden
Class of 1971
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I am grateful to have had Mr. Maya as part of our leadership. When I look at what faces our young people now, we were so very fortunate to be graced by sincere caring, intelligence and "good old fashioned values" of what life really is. He had such positive influence on me and I'm sure all who listened. I'm saddened for the family who will miss him. Thank you for sharing his time he gave so much of to so many. John 14:27 Carmen Pond ********************************************** |
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Ronnie D. Hill - Class of 1968
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DUSTIN L. MILLER
Oct. 26, 1970 to May 3, 2008 Dustin Lloyd Miller, 37, who died on May 3, 2008 at his and his mother's home in Big River, Calif., was born on Oct. 26, 1970 in Parker, Ariz. He had lived in Parker for much of his life. His occupation was Maintenance Supervisor and Audio Visual Technician at the BlueWater Resort & Casino. Dusty was raised in Parker as a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. He graduated from Parker High School, lettering in basketball, football and baseball. Upon graduation, Dusty attended Mesa Community College, majoring in business/finance. Dusty moved to Houston, Texas, taking a job with Precise Control, Inc. as a lead technician of golf course construction and dive tender for Inland Irrigation Divers. Dusty continued his career in Phoenix at Superstition Springs Golf Club as a lead irrigation supervisor. He moved to Parker after the completion of the BlueWater Resort & Casino and was hired in the maintenance department. At which time, he was certified as an audio visual technician. During his life, he was an avid basketball player and hard-core Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Throughout his life, he received numerous awards in basketball and places of employment. Dusty was always known for his integrity, honesty, loyalty, respect and honor. We will never forget that he was a friend to all and all who knew him loved him. Dusty was the son of Dushane Miller and Debra Westman; brother of Shawn Miller and Rusty Miller; father of Lauryn Miller, and grandson of Gertrude B. Van Fleet and the late Lloyd Miller. A memorial service was held on May 10, in the Mohave Room at the BlueWater and traditional tribal rites followed at the CRIT Cry House. Parker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |