▰ Nicholas Michael Diross Died October 26, … More Information |
Nicholas Michael Diross, age 87 of Arizona, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home October 26, 2005. Obituary published: October 27, 2005 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Jerry T Dirodis Died March 05, … More Information |
Jerry T Dirodis, of Arizona, passed away peacefully March 5, 2008. Jerry was 94. Obituary published: March 06, 2008 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Samuel Domonic Dirocco Died December 10, … More Information | Samuel Domonic Dirocco, born October 12, 1939 died December 10, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. Samuel was 80. |
▰ Joanne Teresa Dirocco Died January 30, … More Information | Joanne Teresa Dirocco, born May 12, 1943 went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joanne was 76. |
▰ Lloyd Arnold Jr Dirkson Died October 20, … More Information |
Lloyd Arnold Jr Dirkson, age 27 of Arizona, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home October 20, 1998. Obituary published: October 21, 1998 in "The Times (NJ)" |
▰ Lloyd Arnold Dirkson Died October 21, … More Information |
Lloyd Arnold Dirkson, age 27 of Phoenix, Arizona, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 21, 1998. Obituary published: October 22, 1998 in "Trenton (NJ)" |
▰ John Dirksen Died September 27, … More Information |
John Dirksen, of Arizona, born in Long Beach, California, departed this life Sunday September 27, 2001. John was 54. Obituary published: September 28, 2001 in "Bisbee R" |
▰ Harriette Dirksen Died February 04, … More Information |
Harriette Dirksen, born March 6, 1934 passed from this world into the next February 4, 2013 in Yuma, Arizona. Harriette was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Irene Dirksen, Rodney Dirksen, Matthew Dirksen, Serena Clavijo |
▰ Gerriet Bradley Dirksen Died January 02, … More Information |
Gerriet Bradley Dirksen, age 59 of Arizona, born in Iowa, departed this life Sunday January 2, 2010. Obituary published: January 03, 2010 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Gerriet Bradley Dirksen Died December 26, … More Information |
Gerriet Bradley Dirksen, born January 9, 1950 entered Heaven's gates on December 26, 2009 in Cave Creek, Arizona. Gerriet was 59.
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Obituary: When Gerriet "Brad" Dirksen walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Gerriet was and how he impacted those around him. Gerriet was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Gerriet wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. Gerriet was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve him well throughout his life. He was the son of Gerriet and Marrrillyn Dirksen. Gerriet was raised in Iowa, Oklahoma and California. Always at the ready with a good joke, he grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knewGerriet might describe him as an idealist, his friends and family understood well that Gerriet was always in pursuit of lifes endless possibilities and opportunities available to him. Gerriet was raised with four. He had one brother, Todd and three sisters Dawn, Donna and Brooke. Gerriet was very accepting and supportive of his family. He was perceived as the central person in his family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Gerriet was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Gerriet well in his adult life and, along with his wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew him. As a young boy,Gerriet was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality drew him into a diverse group of friends and acquaintances. Gerriet was intelligent and had little trouble getting along with his peers. He was almost always the first to jump in when it came to playing games or participating in other childhood activities. Gerriet took part in baseball. He was a Boy Scout. In his spare time he loved playing the Piano. Gerriet had the ability to find amusement with almost any activity he and the many childhood friends he shared might discover. During his high school years, Gerriet responded enthusiastically to any new project and was regularly in search of one adventure after another. He graduated from Villa Park High School in 1968. Gerriet was a very good student, and generally did well in his courses. Gerriet absorbed as much as he could from all of his teachers and was consistently able to tackle conceptual and abstract problems, using his imagination to master his assignments. For Gerriet , school often became just an extension of playtime, thanks to his ability to turn just about anything into a game. Classmates considered Gerriet a good listener, knowing that when necessary, they could go to him to discuss just about anything. His favorite class in high school was HOLIDAYS! With a talent for making acquaintances easily which in turn brought him an endless stream of friends, Gerriet was very sociable and could blend without effort into any social group. Assertive and outgoing, Gerriet was easy to know and demonstrated a deep concern for others. He always seemed aware of what was going on with people around him and throughout his life he made many, many friends. While growing up, some of his best friends were Jim McConnell, Jerry Greenwood and Larry Litau,. Gerriets skill at uilding bridges played an important role in his ability to make his new family happy. He was quite sensitive towards Lindas needs, showing his constant concern and fondness. Gerriet was tenderhearted and sensitive, qualities that served him well in helping to nurture his family. Gerriet was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide his family with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Gerriet , parenting was a particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of his life. Every activity, from chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the Dirksen home. Gerriet s skill at understanding his childrens feelings, his sensitivity to their needs, and his gift for gentle persuasion enabled him to find novel solutions to any problem or situation that might crop up. Gerriet was blessed with Three: Anglea, Valauin, Gerriet James. There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Gerriet . He was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. He had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While he was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Gerriet Dirksen for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Gerriet was always more than willing to share lifes experiences with his loved ones. Garriet began his career in home building and construction as a carpenter. He went on to build homes with his dad in California and Arizona. He later started his own business in home repair and became a customer service representative for Richmond American s. To fill in any spare time he had on his hands, Gerriet was host of "Do We Do Right " show in the 80s and driove for the Cave creek Unified School district as a bus driver. His hobbies included Motorcorss, fishing, poker, and Nascar. He participated in community theatre at Desert Stages where he earned Best Play for "Renter,"and Desert Foothills Theatre where he received the Outstanding Service Award. . He was a devoted Episcoplian, serving as an Acolite. He loved to take cruises to Mexico with his wife and family and trips to Hawaii. His favorite pet was Molly, a border collie mix. Molly lived to be 21 years old. His other pets were Wolf and Toto. Gerriet retired in 2007, spending his time fishing and complete the never ending list of "honey-dos." Gerriet Bradley Dirksen passed away peacefully at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ on Dec. 26, 2009. Gerriet was born Jan. continued... |
▰ Charles Dirksen Died May 26, … More Information |
Charles Dirksen, of Arizona, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 26, 2004. Charles was 81. Obituary published: May 27, 2004 in "Tucson Citizen" |
▰ Alvina Margaret Dirksen Died February 01, … More Information |
Alvina Margaret Dirksen, of Arizona, born in Springfield, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 1996. Alvina was 89. Obituary published: February 02, 1996 in "AZ-Republic" |
▰ William Howard "Bill" Dirks Died November 26, … More Information |
William Howard "Bill" Dirks, of Arizona, born in Canton, South Dakota, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William November 26, 2007. William was 54. Obituary published: November 27, 2007 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Ronald E Dirks Died August 14, … More Information |
Ronald E Dirks, of Arizona, born in Worthington, Minnesota, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Ronald August 14, 2001. Ronald was 70. Obituary published: August 15, 2001 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Lawrence Henry Dirks Died August 09, … More Information | Lawrence Henry Dirks, born July 15, 1927 passed from this life on August 9, 2016 in Youngtown, Arizona. Lawrence was 89. |
▰ Helen Mae Dirks Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Helen Mae Dirks Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Don & Sandy Warren, Brian Dirks, Judy ( Brown ) Habon, Bryant Jones |
▰ Garry John Dirks Died October 28, … More Information |
Garry John Dirks, age 65 of Arizona, born in Le Mars, Iowa, passed from this world into the next October 28, 2006. Obituary published: October 29, 2006 in "Sioux City Journal (IA)" |
▰ Garry John Dirks Died October 31, … More Information |
Garry John Dirks, age 65 of Arizona, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home October 31, 2006. Obituary published: November 01, 2006 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Garry J Dirks Died October 27, … More Information |
Garry J Dirks, age 65 of Mesa, Arizona, went into the presence of the Lord on October 27, 2006. Obituary published: October 28, 2006 in "Sioux City Journal (IA)" |
▰ Fred Leonard Dirks Died February 07, … More Information |
Fred Leonard Dirks, 87, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2001 in Arizona. Obituary published: February 08, 2001 in "The Columbian (WA)" |
▰ Fred Leonard Dirks Died January 31, … More Information |
Fred Leonard Dirks, age 87 of Yuma, Arizona passed away January 31, 2001. Obituary published: February 01, 2001 in "Yuma D-S" |
▰ Frances Dirks Died December 06, … More Information | Frances Dirks, born April 11, 1927 passed away peacefully December 6, 2013 in Youngtown, Arizona. Frances was 86. |
▰ Elsie C Dirks Died June 08, … More Information |
Elsie C Dirks, age 66 of Arizona, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 8, 2002. Obituary published: June 09, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Elsie C Dirks Died June 07, … More Information |
Elsie C Dirks, of Arizona, passed away peacefully June 7, 2002. Elsie was 66. Obituary published: June 08, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Elsie C Dirks Died June 06, … More Information |
Elsie C Dirks, 66, of Arizona, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 6, 2002. Obituary published: June 07, 2002 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Dillard W Dirks Died January 01, … More Information |
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Obituary: Dillard W. Dirks, 91, Surprise, Arizona Dillard Dirks went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 29, 2015, 9:50 AM at Chaparral Winds Assisted Living in Surprise. He was 91 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Dad was born 28, 1924 in Winton, CA, the sixth eldest of nine children to Frank and Lydia Dirks. The family lived in Winton, CA. thru the 30's and 40's. Dad met his future wife Helen Lancaster of Planada, CA during the early days of WW11 while Dad worked as a telegraph key operator for the railroad. married 22, 1945 in Merced, CA. moved to Stockton, CA for a few years before Dad's job took them to San Mateo and later Redwood City, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dad worked for many years for Borden's Creamery. When they closed their plant in Burlingame, CA, he took a job with Peninsula Creamery of Palo Alto, CA. A few years later when the company stopped door to door milk delivery, he became an independent contractor. Dillard purchased the route and truck from the company, while Mom did the books and billing. retirement they moved to Glendale, AZ where they resided for over 37 years. Dad took a custodian job with a local school district for several years before retiring for good. Dad always took wonderful care of Mom due to her failing health over the past several years. He deeply loved Helen. were longtime members of Westown First Southern Baptist Church. Both Mom and Dad always had fond memories of the friendships they developed at Westown. All of Dillard's life, he loved horses. He always had a horse for his sons to ride, but Dillard loved riding the most. When he moved to Glendale, one of the first things he did was buy another horse! Since, he lived 5 minutes from Alan and Carole's horse property, he kept Skip there. He came over every morning to help feed all the horses, and clean stalls. When Tanya and Tracee each turned 8 years old, he took them for riding lessons on mornings. the girls married, Dillard and Carole continued loving, caring and riding their horses. Dillard was preceded in death by wife, Helen, of 70 years, both parents, brothers Burt, Forrest, Raymond and sisters Zelma, Irma, Geneva, and Monette. He is survived by his youngest brother Lawrence of Youngtown, sons Garland (Anne) Dirks of Orofino, Idaho and Alan (Carole) Dirks of Surprise. Grandchildren Brian, Michelle, and Jamie Dirks, Tanya (Randy) Watson, Tracee (Tom) DiCamillo, Troy Dirks and 5 great grandchildren. services will be held , 7, 2015 at 11 AM at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley. Viewing will be at 10 AM. Pastor Todd Krombein will be officiating. You are all welcome for a Celebration of Life Luncheon at Tracee and Tom DiCamilloss home, 18534 W. Denton Av, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. |
▰ Dillard W Dirks Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Brian Dirks, Sheila Bailey, Judy ( Brown ) Habon |
▰ Darrell Arnold Dirks Died November 17, … More Information |
Darrell Arnold Dirks, 82, of Arizona gained his wings on November 17, 2004. Obituary published: November 18, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Darrel Arnold Dirks Died November 29, … More Information |
Darrel Arnold Dirks, age 82 of Arizona, born in Jeffers, Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on November 29, 2004. Obituary published: November 30, 2004 in "West Central Trib (MN)" |
▰ James Arthur Dirk Died October 04, … More Information |
James Arthur Dirk, of Mesa, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2001. James was 45. Obituary published: October 05, 2001 in "Corpus Christi C-T (TX)" |
▰ Floyd Ray Dirk Died February 20, … More Information |
Floyd Ray Dirk, born October 3, 1961 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 20, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Floyd was 50.
Family members and close friends: , Karen Newcome, Travis Whitehead |
▰ Milton Jean "Milt" Diriwachter Died July 24, … More Information |
Milton Jean "Milt" Diriwachter, of Arizona, born in Manlius, New York, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 24, 2010. Milton was 66. Obituary published: July 25, 2010 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ George Diriwachter Died November 23, … More Information |
George Diriwachter, of Arizona, born in Staten Island, New York, entered into eternal rest November 23, 2007. George was 66. Obituary published: November 24, 2007 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Antoinette Yvonne Dirito Died November 19, … More Information | Antoinette Yvonne Dirito, born October 8, 1942 entered Heaven's gates on November 19, 2016 in Bullhead City, Arizona. Antoinette was 74. |
▰ Joan Dirienzo Died December 16, … More Information |
Joan Dirienzo, of Arizona, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 16, 2004. Joan was 65. Obituary published: December 17, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Bonnie (Kalsbeek) Dirienzo Died February 21, … More Information |
Bonnie (Kalsbeek) Dirienzo, age 55 of Arizona, born in Watertown, South Dakota, went into the presence of the Lord on February 21, 2011. Obituary published: February 22, 2011 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Bonnie Dirienzo Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Harry P Direnfeld Died April 21, … More Information |
Harry P Direnfeld, of Arizona, born in Pennsylvania, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home April 21, 1998. Harry was 94. Obituary published: April 22, 1998 in "AZStar" |
▰ Pietro "Pete" Dirende Died June 14, … More Information |
Pietro "Pete" Dirende died unexpectedly on June 14, 2011 at the age of 80 in Arizona. Obituary published: June 15, 2011 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Pietro Dirende Died June 12, … More Information | Pietro Dirende, born April 21, 1931 departed this life Sunday June 12, 2011 in Arizona. Pietro was 80. |
▰ Giovanna "Gina" Dirende Died September 28, … More Information |
Giovanna "Gina" Dirende, born March 9, 1936 went into the presence of the Lord on September 28, 2020 in Chandler, Arizona. Giovanna was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Charlyn Ponds |
▰ Dave Dire Died December 29, … More Information |
Dave Dire, of Arizona, born in Everett, Washington, departed this life Sunday December 29, 2001. Dave was 77. Obituary published: December 30, 2001 in "The Herald (WA)" |
▰ D F Dr Dire Died February 06, … More Information |
D F Dr Dire, age 78 of Mesa, Arizona, entered eternal life February 6, 1999. Obituary published: February 07, 1999 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ D F Dire Died February 19, … More Information |
D F Dire, 78, of Mesa, Arizona departed this life February 19, 1999. Obituary published: February 20, 1999 in "Spokesman-Review (WA)" |
▰ Mable Claudine Dircks Died April 02, … More Information | Mable Claudine Dircks, born December 6, 1926 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 2, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mable was 91. |
▰ Lawrence F Dircks Died November 25, … More Information |
Lawrence F Dircks, of Payson, Arizona, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 25, 2004. Lawrence was 79. Obituary published: November 26, 2004 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Chris Henry Dircks Died March 29, … More Information |
Chris Henry Dircks, of Arizona, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 29, 2003. Chris was 91. Obituary published: March 30, 2003 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Chris Henry Dircks Died March 28, … More Information |
Chris Henry Dircks, age 91 of Arizona, born in Govan, Washington, joined the Lord March 28, 2003. Obituary published: March 29, 2003 in "AZ Republic" |
▰ Vernon J Dipzinski Died February 13, … More Information |
Vernon J Dipzinski, age 72 of Arizona, departed this life Sunday February 13, 2014. Obituary published: February 14, 2014 in "Flint Journal (MI)" |
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