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Tucson, Sunday, October 19, 1997 Twelve Section A The Arizona Daily Star Artist and shop owner Berta Wright, mentor to many, dies at 76 By Heather Urquides The Arizona Daily Star Berta Wright, a renowned fabric artist and a mentor to many local artists, died Friday of complications from diabetes and pneumonia. She was 76. Wright had a unique talent for seeing beauty in the world around her, friends and family said. "She had a way of seeing specialness in many different things and in many different people," said her daughter, Casonti Wright McClure. Berta Wright and her husband, Adolph, a retired UA professor, moved to Tucson in 1950.

At one time they owned three gallery FUNERAL ALLSHOUSE, Herbert 86, of Tucson, passed away October 14, 1997. Preceded in death by his wife, Ada; father of Dorothy (Bud) Ellis of New York and David of Florida and the late, Bonnie Kelly, Ralph and Paul; stepfather, of Geraldine (Eddy) Owens of Tucson and Martha (Dave) Higby of Michigan. Memorial Service will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd Swan. ATKINSON, Stanley Fred, Major Retired USAF, 73, former Franklin, ID resident, passed away Thursday, October 16, 1997, in Phoenix, AZ.

He was born June 26, 1924, in Franklin, ID, to Fred Charles and Della Schow Atkinson. He graduated from Preston High School in 1942 and then joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. He married Lennis Turner on November 23, 1950, in Preston, ID. He retired from the Air Force in 1970 and worked as a real estate agent in Tucson from 1970-87. He was a member of the BPOE for 43 years, and was a life member of the Retired Officers Association and the NRA.

He is survived by his wife, Lennis, of Tucson, AZ; two daughters and one son, Vicki M. Barlow, Tucson; Terry L. Atkinson, Tucson; Linda D. (Scott) Rhodes, Tucson; two sisters, three brothers, Margie Powers, Brigham City, UT; Don C. (Ardys) Atkinson, Layton, UT; Dorothy (Denzil) Baird, Brigham City, UT; Perry L.

Atkinson, Layton, UT; Larry B. (Lillian) Atkinson, Chantilly, VA; and two granddaughters, Alana and Andrea Rhodes. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 21, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. in the Franklin Stake Center with Bishop Stuart Parkinson conducting. Friends may call Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial and military rites will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home, Preston, ID. BEEM, Armenouhie "Armene" (Stanley), 69, born December 4, 1927 and died October 16, 1997.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald S. Beem; five children; 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Born and raised in North Dakota. She became a winter visitor to Arizona in the early 1970's. She loved the warmth of the winters and the people in Tucson, but North Dakota will always be home.

Memorial services at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1743 W. Wetmore Rd at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 1997. BOGARD, Patricia Lynn, 35, of Munds Park, died October 11, 1997 in Gilbert, Arizona after a long struggle with diabetes. She was born June 2, 1962 in Maywood, California.

Patti is survived by her parents, Jim and Peggy Bogard of Munds Park; her sister, Sharon Coffman; niece and nephew, Lacey and Joshua, all from Chandler; her grandparents, Walter and Harvena Reis of Tucson and Alberta Medlin of Mesa. She also left behind many other aunts, uncles and cousins as well as wonderful friends who loved her dearly and will miss her. At this time, no service is planned. Donations may be made in Patti's name to Neely Hospice Home at 1325 N. Fiesta Suite 1, Gilbert, AZ 85233.

BYXBEE, Mary Ellen, 79, of Oro Valley, AZ, died October 15, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Arthur W. Byxbee and is survived by her son, Charles A. Byxbee; daughter-in-law, Kelly C. Byxbee and three grandchildren, Kacy, Karlyn and Kennedy of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Charles V.

Snyder Jr. and sister, Harriet S. Rick of Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Charles V. and Mary E.

Snyder, Lancaster, PA. She attended the Shippen Preparatory School and Lancaster Business College and was a member of The Junior League of Lancaster, PA and Fullerton, CA. She moved to Tucson in 1974. A Celebration of Mary Ellen's life will be held for friends and family Monday, October 20, 1997, 5:00 p.m. at 16 Oro Place, Oro Valley, AZ.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arizona Cancer in memory of Mary Ellen Byxbee, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. P.O. Box 245103, Tucson, AZ 85724. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, AVALON CHAPEL, 8090 N.

Northern Ave. (at Magee). CARTER, Blanch 67, of Tucson, died October 15, 1997. In loving memory of our mother and wonderful friend whom will be greatly missed and will always remain close to our hearts. She has joined our father, Gerald L.

Carter in eternal rest in God's care. She is survived by her children, Dusty McGraw, Jody Carter, Marty Retrum and James Carter; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother also survive. Graveside Inurnment Services will be on October 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road.

Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus blvd. Besides the sorrow of our loss we will always miss your Sunday morning bisquits mom. DAIGH, Celia Hooper, 89, of Catalina, died October 16, 1997. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Marvin R.

Daigh of Tucson; sons. Robert E. Mathews of Parker, CO, Richard Daigh of Traverse City, MI; daughter, Constance Fletcher of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Tommy Lee Mathews. Mrs.

Daigh traveled extensively with her husband while he served in the U.S. Air Force. Their travels included Hawaii and England. She worked as a nurse practitioner and homemaker. Memorial Service Sunday, 3:00 p.m., St.

Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732-3423.

Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY. LEE, Henry S. "Uncle Hank" 74, a resident of Tucson, died October 16, 1997. Survived by wife, Carmen; son, Robert F. (Sherrie); three grandchildren; mother-in-law, Carmen Oceguera; six sister-in-laws; two brother-inlaws; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lee was a veteran of WW I serving in the Army's 88th Infantry in Northern Africa and Italy. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S.

Park Ave. Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, with Rev. David Chan of Tucson Chinese Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment follows at South Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tucson Chinese Baptist Church, 2411 E. Pt. Lowell Rd. shops in Tucson. There is one shop now, the Berta Wright Gallery Shop in the Foothills Mall.

Gayle Wimmer, a longtime friend of Wright's, said her shop "was about all of the beautiful objects that Berta gathered from all over the world, but it was also about giving support to local artists and craftspeople." There will be a memorial gathering for Wright at 4 p.m. today in the courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art. "Berta was one of those very special people who really made a said Robert Yassin, director of the museum. "Her shop was always filled with wonderful examples of folk art, NOTICES Jesus M. Majalca 70 years old, died Wednesday, October 15, in Tucson.

Survived by his wife, Mary; children, Mary (Tony) Scalone, Alvino Majalca, Edward (Gloria) Majalca, Jesus B. (Julie) Majalca, Mark Majaica, Frank (Monica) Majalca, Joseph (Tish) Majalca, Richard (Lucy) Majalca, Vessica Majalca, Marta (Manny) Alegria, Gilbert Borquez; 28 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Mass for Mr. Majalca will be said at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 1997 at St.

Joseph Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft, with burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, where scripture services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Family suggest memorial may be made to Parkins Disease Center.

RIVERA, Ramon I. 63, of Tucson, passed away October 17, 1997. Survived by sons, Manny Cota and Gilbert Rivera; sisters, Virginia R. (Tomas) Jaimez, Juanita Miller, Ernestina A. Antone; brothers, Jose A.

Rivera, Edwardo D. (Maria) Rivera; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 1997 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Cristo Rey Church, New Pascua, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at the burial site on Tuesday morning, October 21, 1997 in Sacaton, Arizona.

Ana Jaimez Valenzuela and her husband, Vincent have loved and cared for "Tio Sonny" we all miss you. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. In Loving Memory of Sarah Adriana Scholtz September 21, 1978 October 20, 1996 WE SHALL MEET AGAIN It seems like only yesterday we saw your smiling face. We felt your touch and glow of love, no one could take your place. Whenever we see an image of an angel, we see your face.

But on this day the Lord above prepared a place for you. Although we loved you here on earth, God loved you even more. And took you through the heavenly gate where peace is forevermore. We think of you, miss and Love you so much. You will live in our hearts forever.

"Whoever believes in the Son has life eternal." John 3:36. Love you, Mom, Dad, family and friends. SAS 4FR THOMAS, Alice Hanson, died October 11, 1997. Predeceased by husband, John F. Thomas.

Survived by daughters, Melinda Carrell (William D. Jr.) and Elizabeth Bilby (Richard grandchildren, Jennifer and Bill (Jill) Carrell and John, Stephen (Michelle) and Tom (Stephanie) Alexander. Born in Globe, AZ on March 31, 1911, attended schools in Phoenix; graduated from Malborough School for Girls in Los Angeles, attended the University of Arizona where she was member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. She was a member of the Jr. League of Phoenix and a long time member of the Phoenix Country Club.

She lived in Tucson from 1976 until her death. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends may may donate to the charity of their choice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Tucson, AZ.

WRIGHT, Berta, of Berta Wright Gallery Shop, passed away Friday, October 17, 1997. We would like to take time to recognize a contributor to the local art for almost 50 years. Berta Wright, internationally known. award winning fabric designer, gallery owner, art educator. TMA board member and active participant since 1950 will be remembered with a Memorial Gathering on Sunday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.

in the Courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art. All are invited to add their voice and presence in our remembrance of Berta. In Loving Memory Sonia J. Young, R.N. died October 12, 1995 Still loved, still missed, still living on in those whose lives you touched.

A best friend through all eternity. which was one of Berta's great passions," he said. Adolph Wright, Berta's husband, said one of her wishes was to establish a folk art wing at the museum. Some of her art pieces will be donated to the museum to help start such a collection, he said. "She believed that all art was a manifestation of the human spirit that would outlast the artist," her husband said.

Wright was born March 20, 1921, and spent her childhood in Tamboy, Russia. Her family moved to Cuba, and she moved to Boston in 1935. She studied art at the Boston Museum and the Massachusetts School of Art. She later taught art courses at the University of Wyoming at Laramie. She did advertising art in Chicago, where she met her husband, and later headed an advertising art department in Detroit.

She concentrated on Southwestern and Indian themes in her arts, and won prizes in many na- N. Dickerson dies, was first woman on TV news NEW YORK (AP) Award-winning journalist and author Nancy Dickerson died yesterday after a long illness. She was 70. Dickerson's 1960 breakthrough as CBS News' first female correspondent helped pave the way for a generation of women in television. Dickerson, who died in New York Hospital, never recovered from a stroke suffered in January 1996, according to her son, John.

During her career, Dickerson in 1960 became the first female television reporter on the floor of a national political convention and later became the first woman to have a daily network television news show. She earned a Peabody Award in 1982 for her acclaimed documentary, "784 Days that Changed America From Watergate to Resignation," an in-depth look at the Nixon White House. Her high-profile Washington assignments, in addition to her convention coverage, included the inaugurations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, tional craft shows. In 1977, she won an award in Arizona State University's textile competition for her entry "Twilight Horses." Over her lifetime, she served as a mentor to many artists, said Mark Bahti, owner of the Bahti Indian Arts shop. Wright played a major role in Tucson's art world.

She chaired the Tucson Fine Arts Association's craft show and was involved with the Tucson Festival of Arts. She was one of the founders of Arizona Designer 1971 AP photo Nancy Dickerson tion and cable. In 1986, she became a commentator for Fox TV News a position she held for five years. Dickerson also wrote a 1976 book, "Among Those Present," detailing the Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford administrations. Dickerson, a New York resident, is survived by her husband, former Deputy Secretary of State John C.

Whitehead, nine children and 11 grandchildren. Coke's chief Goizueta dies of cancer ATLANTA (AP) Coca-Cola Co. chief Roberto C. Goizueta, who left communist Cuba with little more than a suitcase and became one of America's most successful business leaders, died yesterday of lung cancer. He was 65.

"Perhaps no other corporate leader in modern times has so beautifully exemplified the American dream," former President Jimmy Carter said. "'He believed that in America, all things are possible. He lived that dream." Coke's chairman and chief executive officer since 1981, Goizueta was diagnosed with cancer in September. A heavy smoker, he resumed working as he underwent treatment, but last week returned to the hospital at Emory University a longtime Coca-Cola beneficiary whose school of business is named for Goizueta. A throat infection left him critically ill because of his chemotherapy-weakened immune system.

Goizueta had groomed M. Douglas Ivester, the company president since 1994, to take over, and analysts expect an uneventful transition. Bold and aggressive, Goizueta ensured Coke's position as the world's most recognizable brand product while making the Atlanta-based company one of Wall Street's most valuable. Coke's value zoomed from less than $5 billion in 1981 to nearly $150 billion in 1997. Diet Coke and caffeine-free drinks joined Coca-Cola products in the '80s and did well, but Kennedy's funeral and Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech.

She eventually left Washington and reported from Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. For a 1980 PBS special, Dickerson, Special Assignment: The Middle East," she scored interviews with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. The Wauwatosa, native came to Washington after two years as a Milwaukee school teacher, joining the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. She swapped politics for television production in 1956, becoming an associate producer on "Face The Nation." Dickerson was promoted to a full producer for CBS News and Special Events before becoming an on-air correspondent in 1960. She moved to NBC News in 1963, where she spent seven years and did a daily news show.

She founded the Television Corporation of America in 1980, producing specials for syndica- Goizueta's decision to come out in 1985 with New Coke was a blunder. The company brought back the old formula, dubbed after three months. Goizueta moved Coke into new markets in China, India and Russia and the rest of the former eastern bloc, and made money by acquiring and selling Columbia Pictures. Goizueta, who went to work for a Havana subsidiary of Coke as a chemical engineer in 1954, left Cuba in 1960 with $20, a suitcase and 100 shares of Coke stock. In 1997, Goizueta had a Forbes-estimated wealth of $1.3 billion, making him the 120th-richest American on the magazine's annual list.

Roberto Crispulo Goizueta was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Havana, the son of a sugar refinery owner. He earned a chemical engineering degree at Yale University, then returned home to the family business in 1953. Wanting to strike out on his own, he answered an ad for a bilingual chemical engineer or chemist, and went to work for Coca-Cola on July 4, 1954. He came to the United States in the aftermath of Fidel Castro's communist takeover.

Goizueta was elected vice chairman in 1979, president the following year and chairman and CEO on March 1, 1981. He pledged: "We're going to take risks." Goizueta is survived by his wife, Olga, their three children and eight grandchildren. ANNOUNCING THE NEXT FREE Retirement and Financial Planning Info-Seminar No Charge or Obligation, just solid information that will help you choose the best financial road for retirement Wednesday, October 22 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Clarion Hotel 102 N. Alvernon Way Walter Holmes, CLU With lecturers from David Hoefferle Retirement Consultant Tax Consultant Estate and Retirement Consultants We'll help answer your questions: How can you avoid being taxed on your hard Social Security benefits? How can you put up to $500,000 tax-free in your pocket? How can you obtain the best mileage from your company's retirement plan assets? How can you receive nursing home benefits from the government without losing your hardearned assets? How can you simplify your financial affairs and enjoy the "golden years" more? can you control what life-sustaining medical treatment you want utilized or withheld?" How can you earn higher interest rates on CDs and stop paying yearly taxes on the earnings? How can you guarantee that your wishes and desires will be carried out should you become incapacitated?" How can you avoid probate and the related fees and expenses involved? How can you make sure your savings are safe and secure? How can you be sure your will is up to date and consistent with your estate plans? How can you be sure your heirs receive your hard-earned estate, and not the IRS? Parking Available Refreshments Will Be Served Door Prize Gift Certificates to Tony Roma's SEATING IS LIMITED, PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY PLEASE CALL CARMEN LUNA AT 325-8203 FOR YOUR RESERVATION ESTATE AND RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS Serving and Assisting Senior Citizens for Over a Quarter of a Century 3113 E. 1st Tucson, Arizona 85716, (520) 325-8203 Craftsmen.

She was involved with the Tucson Museum of Art for more than 30 years, and was part of a group of artists instrumental in starting the craft gallery at the museum. She also served on the museum's advisory board. is survived by her husWright band, Adolph; sons David Wright, of Albany, N.Y., and Nolan Wright, of Seattle; a daughter, Casonti Wright McClure, of Tucson; a brother, Phil Stuart, of Georgia; and six grandchildren. Violence Continued from Page One Boryczewski told the marchers and onlookers yesterday. She read a school essay, written in longhand on lined notebook paper, that Rachel had written just six months before she was killed.

In it, Rachel pleaded for tougher laws to restrict access to handguns. The guns, Rachel wrote, "are too accessible," SO they often are involved in accidents, suicides and murders. The teen cited statistics showing that in Canada, where handgun laws are tougher, the murder rate is much lower than in the United States. "If the laws here were stricter, there would be far fewer gun slayings," Rachel wrote. Shootings accounted for 70 percent of the slayings since Oct.

18, 1996 Boryczewski, Manning and 41 of the 59 others slain. Reports of a pool of blood under a car in the Tucson Mall parking lot led police on Oct. 8, 1996, to the body of Soto, which they found in the trunk of his Buick. Reports of multiple gunshots at an eastside apartment complex at 4 a.m. yesterday led police to find Manning, of the 6000 block of East 35th Street, in a pool of blood in the complex courtyard, Tucson Police Sgt.

Eugene Mejia said. Manning was taken to Tucson Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a few minutes later, Mejia said. He said Manning had been at a party at the Willowick Apartments, 373 S. Wilmot Road, and was involved in a verbal confrontation before the shots rang out, according to party-going witnesses. Mejia said police do not have suspects' names, but witnesses.

said four men with shaved heads fled the scene in two vehicles, a red-and-white Bronco and a white 4-door sedan or hatchback. The shooting motive is unknown, he said. Of this year's murder victims, 18, or 29 percent, were 20 or younger; 42, or 69 percent, were 30 or younger. In yesterday's event, marchers placed pairs of shoes the 61 murdered people wore in front of placards with information about the victims, as part of a display at Tucson Mall that will remain up during the Week Without Violence. Also on display in the mall are anti-violence posters that local students created.

Event organizer Vicki Hart said several anti-violence talks. would take place during the week, most of them to students and. pupils in area schools. Bridge Day attracts thrilling jumpers FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (AP) The lure of women smiling and cameras rolling were just too much for Bob Jester to resist.

So he jumped off the world's second highest bridge yesterday in a bright yellow-and-red chicken suit. "I think it's a dumb thing to do," said Jester, 60, of Englewood, as he took part in the annual Bridge Day. "I like to show off. I get to meet pretty girls, and I get to go on television." On the third Saturday of each October, hundreds of thrill-seekers leap 876 feet off the New River Gorge Bridge, their parachutes blending with the fall colors below. The bridge is second in height only to the Royal Gorge Bridge, which towers 1,053 feet over the Arkansas River in Colorado.

This year, 320 people signed up to jump. Their hobby known as BASE jumping, for Bridges, Antennas, Spans and Earth formations is legal only during special times and places. Bridge Day, at the span about 40 miles south of Charleston, is one of the approved times, and each year it's a spectacle. Three people have died during Bridge Day jumps, the last in 1987..