Earl Allan Clupper
May 25, 2006
Earl "Coach" Clupper, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 25, 2006. He was born in Sodus, MI on Nov. 22, 1924 to Ben and Nellie Clupper. Earl, a former U.S. Marine of WWII, who lived a Spartan life while attending high school – living at a YMCA for the opportunity to attend a college with a football team. He went on to spend over 34 years teaching and coaching football and other sports. Twenty-two of these years were spent at South Mountain High School as Head Football Coach, where he had twice as many victories as defeats. In that span of time, more than 1000 youths played varsity football under the direction of Coach Clupper. Earl was inducted to High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 1984 for his outstanding record. He also received the State Distinguished Service Award Certificate from the National Federation Interscholastic Officials Association for over 25 years of officiating wrestling. Earl called Maryvale home for 40 years, where he had a greenhouse that was always blooming and a kitchen that smelled frequently of his wonderful cooking. After retiring to Sun City, he carried on his tradition of a beautiful, flourishing backyard – even in the gravel lawns of this neighborhood.
Earl’s later years were spent fishing at Lake Roosevelt, spending time at his place in Pinetop, socializing at the Elk’s club, golfing, and continuing to work in his garden. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Betty June. He is survived by a brother Ben, two sons Michael and Larry daughter ‘Cathy;, five grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and his best friend and love of 19 years, Mary Smith. He is also survived by many very special nieces and nephews. Earl was a very special father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend who will be remembered as always giving of himself, with a gentle spirit and kind heart. A GREAT friend, lending his skills and donating his time as a painter, tile setter, tree trimmer and chef of delicious pancake breakfasts for his family. From the sidelines of Frank Kush Field, to the cherry orchards of Michigan, to the hallways of South Mountain High school, Earl was a dedicated, hardworking, caring man who will be sorely missed and cherished forever in the hearts of many.
Denise Ann Donaghe
May 24, 2006
Walter L. Wojack
May 24, 2006
Private Services will be held
Richard Martin Brown
May 23, 2006
William Joseph Pellegrini, Jr.
May 19, 2006
William Joseph
Lawrence W. Greene
May 17, 2006
Lawrence W. Greene, Jr. Colonel, USAF, Ret. passed away May 17, 2006 after a long struggle with Lou Gehrig
Dennis Yager Robbins
May 16, 2006
Alfred Conte
May 12, 2006
Barbara Nell Connally
May 12, 2006
Violet S. Matecki
May 11, 2006
Violet S. Matecki, 95, of Sun City, AZ. formerly of Park Ridge, IL passed away May 11, 2006. Born in Chicago, IL to John P. and Apolonia Tulacz. She worked as a Special Service Operator for Illinois Bell until retiring to Sun City, Arizona in 1980. A member of St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Matecki in 1989. Survivors include niece, Carol Philip DeWitt. Grand-nephews, Bryan DeWitt and Timothy Melissa DeWitt and 1 great niece Alexis DeWitt.