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Willy Spekman Cox
Clara Willy Spekman Cox was born on December 05, 1934 to Willem and Klassaje Spekman in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. She passed away on August 1, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ.
A celebration of Mom…
A loving wife, a caring mother of 7, proud grandmother of 13 and an affectionate great grandmother of 10, Willy lived a full and fulfilling life. Dedicated to family, she wanted more than anything to know that her loved ones were well cared for.
Willy served her community with enthusiasm and heart and was passionate about supporting various organizations including Retired American Veterans, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. For many years, she and her husband Joseph Cox managed numerous events and activities to support veterans. They provided recognitions, bingo nights, dinners, and fund raisers.
Willy was an accomplished ballroom dancer, artist, vocalist, and pianist. Her gifts of needlework in crochet and knitting were displayed throughout her home, the homes of her children, grandchildren, and in creations donated for gifts or fund raising events. When her fingers were unable to knit or crochet, she found other mediums to produce her beautiful pieces. Her talents have left a legacy with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children Lena Rae (Cox) Puro – Utah, Marna (Shemara) Cox Martin – California, Arthur Lawrence Cox – California, Ronald Lynn Cox – Utah, Joseph Michael Cox – Oregon, Brent Stanley Cox – California.
Memorial services to commemorate Willy Spekman Cox will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah, August 12, 10am, 2017.
June Maxine Brower
“The Goodest Cook”
June Maxine Robertson Williams Brower, will be missed by all her children, Sharon A Henkle of Surprise, AZ; her son Robert (John) Williams and their children, Michelle, Tanya and T.J. loved her very much.
Her long life of 92 years began in Marion, Ohio in 1924. Her father took her to Virginia where he was a loomer, fixing looms for the textile industry. She married Robert (Bob) Howard Williams on April 21, 1943. They lived in Patterson, NJ, where Sharon A Williams-Henkle was born. Later they “bought the farm.” It was his parent’s farm in Gettysburg, PA, this is where Robert John Williams was born. Later they moved to Los Gatos, CA. where June was head cook for Blossom Hill Elementary School. It was there she earned the title, “The Goodest Cook.” Everyone loved her peanut butter cookies, especially John’s dog Sheba who knew just where they were kept. Her famous lemon meringue pies were her daughter-in-law Sue’s favorite.
After retirement, she and Bob moved to Magalia, CA where he died in 1991. She later remarried to Kenneth C Brower and they spent 18 happy years together and her family expanded to include Ken’s daughter Nancy O’Hara and her family.
June will also be missed by her 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. We are comforted by her unshakeable faith in God, who sustained her through her final battle, a fight even this stubborn Scottish girl could not win. She walked with Jesus on July 31, 2017.
Marillyn Jean Cannata
Marillyn Jean Cannata 83, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away July 29, 2017. She was born on April 5, 1934 in Lebanon, South Dakota to Finn and Mary Dahlquist.
She is survived by her sons; Frank Cannata of Chestnut Hill, MA and James Cannata of Surprise, AZ, her brothers; Dr. Maurice Dahlquist of Bellevue, WA, Jerry Dahlquist of Nampa, ID and two grandchildren Zachary and Gabriella.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Frank Cannata.
