Sue Misner Sue Misner, one of SunBird’s original residents, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, in her home with her family by her side. She was 89 years young and still sharp as a tack and so kind until the very end. Sue is survived by her loving husband Jerry and two devoted daughters…
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Community News, October 2016
In Passing
William Wiedbusch William A. Wiedbusch, 73, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at the Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Gayle and two sons, Ron and Todd, with their families and five wonderful grandchildren. Bill served faithfully in the Air Force for…
Community News, July 2016
In Passing
John Thomas Hornak Pat Thomas John Thomas Hornak, a well-known, long standing resident of our SunBird community, died Thursday, May 26, 2016. Most of you will remember John for his appearances in Norm Littrel’s productions. John had a beautiful tenor voice and everyone looked forward to hearing him sing. He loved the stage, loved performing,…
Community News, April 2016
In Passing
Nadine Koenig A Celebration of Life remembrance service was held Friday, March 18 for Nadine Koenig, a resident of SunBird Resort Community for 20 years. Nadine passed away on February 23, 2016. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill, two children, five grandchildren and her many SunBird friends.
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
In Passing
Andrija Zaravec Andrija Zaravec passed away on July 24, 2015. He was born in Croatia. Andrija and his wife, Katica, moved to SunBird in 1998.
Community News, November 2015
In Passing
Melvin Henry Dosco The Celebration of Life services for Melvin Henry Dosco will be held in the SunBird Ballroom on Saturday, November 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. All of Mel’s and Marie’s friends are invited to attend. Melvin was born in Craik, Sask. Canada on May 19, 1936. He passed away on April 22, 2015 at…
Community News, October 2015
In Passing
Lori Littrell Lori Littrell’s Celebration of Life services will be held in the SunBird Ballroom on Thursday, October 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. All of Lori’s friends are invited to attend. Lori succumbed to complications of colon cancer on April 22, 2015, and is greatly missed by all of us, however, throughout all the…
Community News, September 2015
In Passing
Galen S. Schroeder Galen passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015 in the Lund Hospice Home in Gilbert, AZ. He had been ill a long time. He was born on April 16, 1929 in McPherson, KS. Galen was 86 years of age. In 1949, he married LaWanda Schmidt. They lived in Chandler, AZ in their…
Community News, August 2015
In Passing
Carmen Hanson Carmen Hanson, a longtime winter resident of SunBird, died peacefully surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, WA on June 24, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was 83. Carmen and Wes met and were married in North Dakota, enjoying a wonderful 57 year marriage. After Wes retired in 1990, he…
Community News, June 2015
In Passing
Tom Heppe Tom Heppe’s family sends special thanks for your support at his memorial. Tom’s treatments over five years to delay leukemia began to fail in February. He just got weaker. He had no pain. All four of our children live here and three grandchildren. Tom was so devoted to our blended family. His daughter…