Alumnus: Bonnie Hejduk, 1953–2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of 1971

 

Stanfield—Bonnie Jean Hejduk, 57, of Stanfield died on Aug. 30, 2010, at home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Casa Grande. Ms. Hejduk was born on Feb. 9, 1953, in Stillwater, Okla. She was a housekeeper and worked for six years at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a friend to all and a loving grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Paul R. Brooks; a son, Monte A. Hejduk of Stanfield; a brother, Charles A. Hejduk of Stanfield; a sister, Rosa M. Wisler of Lake Villa, Ill.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Zelma L. Hejduk.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

 

Dignity Memorial

 

 

Alumnus: Paul Rugg, 1953–2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of 1971, no senior photograph; 1968 freshman photograph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul was born in Casa Grande AZ, the fifth and the youngest child of Oliver Willis Rugg and Mary Sligh Rugg. He grew up in a farming and dairying environment where he learned to love the outdoors and its animals.

After school in Casa Grande he graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute, he then moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona.

A man of many talents, Paul had a variety of jobs, enjoyed traveling, moved to Colorado to work in the tech industry and returned to Arizona to farm again. This is where he met Marsha, the love of his life. After marrying, they moved to California and found home in the Santa Cruz Mountains where he worked in the up-and-coming tech sector. And later the medical field. Paul loved living in California and truly found his home here.

Paul loved life and sharing it with his friends and family. He took up horseback riding and flying which brought him great joy. He always was a loyal and caring friend and had many. As a friend, he always made sure to keep in touch. He had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around.

Paul’s proudest role was being a father to his three children, Austin, Savannah, and Shelby. His wife and children were his reason for being. He was a great father and loving husband. Being a grandfather to Camille and Capri was also a great joy for him. He is also survived by his brother Bill Rugg, and three sisters Cynthia, Hazel and Mary Louise.

There will be a big hole in our hearts now that our Paul is gone. We will remember his raucous laugh when playing cards, and his joyous smile always. Miss you.

Paul passed away on August 16th, 2022.

Green Valley Mortuary & Cemetery

Alumnus: David Halbison, 1953–2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of 1971

 

David Anthony Halbison, Jr., age 64, passed away on November 9, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on November 14, 1953 to David (Sr.) and Marlene Halbison; the second of eight children. He moved to Sacaton, AZ as a small child and attended school in Casa Grande. As a youth, David played football, worked at ‘Arizona Traders’ (the family grocery store), and upon graduating from high school joined the Army National Guard.

After his military service, he returned home to work in his father’s store until it was destroyed by fire in 1991. Following the fire David switched careers, going to work for Frito Lay, where he was recognized multiple times for his exceptional sales leadership. After 26 years, David retired to spend more time with his growing family.

In 1988, David married LaDawn Flake and his three children and her five children became their children. With the arrival of their two daughters, Kelli and Ashley, the family was complete.

David’s life was one filled with service to his family, friends, and church. He served as a worker for five years in the Mesa and Gilbert temples, he cleaned and maintained the San Tan church building, and he served in a variety of church callings. David loved being outdoors in the White Mountains and on the beach at Rocky Point. He was an outstanding softball player, an ace handyman, and most recently, an off-road racer in his side-by-side ATV. He will be remembered for his faith, work ethic, endearing humor, and kind heart.

David is survived by his wife of 30 years, LaDawn Flake Halbison; children and spouses, David Halbison III (Kelly), Kirk Halbison (Brooke), Jimmy Halbison (Kacey), Kelli Porter (Brandt), Ashley Fitzpatrick (Vaughn), Shauna Jarvis (Brad), Brian Carpenter (Jennifer), Heather Arave (Dustin), Crystal Brown (Peter), and Steven Carpenter (Kelly); brother, Matt; sisters, Donna (Kirke), Mary, Lori (Mark), Lacy, and Jennifer (Mat); 32 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents, David and Marlene, and sister, Debbie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:30am at the Partridge Ward Chapel, 4346 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85297, with a viewing beginning at 9:00am. A graveside service will immediately follow at San Tan Memorial Gardens, 22425 East Cloud Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142.

Condolences and flowers can be sent to Bunker’s Garden Chapel at 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

Bunker Family Funerals