The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ January 23, 2009
William J. Southerland, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Payson. He was born on March 12, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ben and Clara Southerland.
Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the war, he worked the majority of his career for the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a longtime member of the Holbrook Fire Department.
William and his family spent many summer vacations at Kino Bay, Mexico, as well as an extensive trip to the Baja Peninsula and Alaska.
After his retirement, he and wife Verniece moved to Tonto Basin where he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of rural life. He enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife and riding his ATV on the many trails in the area.
He is survived by his daughter, Deniece Stephens, son-in-law Richard Stephens and granddaughter Melanie Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verniece, son William J. "Billy" Southerland and mother Clara Southerland.
Private graveside services will be held.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Show Low, Arizona ~ January 23, 2009
William J. Southerland, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Payson. He was born on March 12, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ben and Clara Southerland.
Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the war, he worked the majority of his career for the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a longtime member of the Holbrook Fire Department.
William and his family spent many summer vacations at Kino Bay, Mexico, as well as an extensive trip to the Baja Peninsula and Alaska.
After his retirement, he and wife Verniece moved to Tonto Basin where he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of rural life. He enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife and riding his ATV on the many trails in the area.
He is survived by his daughter, Deniece Stephens, son-in-law Richard Stephens and granddaughter Melanie Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verniece, son William J. "Billy" Southerland and mother Clara Southerland.
Private graveside services will be held.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ January 23, 2009
William J. Southerland, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Payson. He was born on March 12, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ben and Clara Southerland.
Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the war, he worked the majority of his career for the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a longtime member of the Holbrook Fire Department.
William and his family spent many summer vacations at Kino Bay, Mexico, as well as an extensive trip to the Baja Peninsula and Alaska.
After his retirement, he and wife Verniece moved to Tonto Basin where he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of rural life. He enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife and riding his ATV on the many trails in the area.
He is survived by his daughter, Deniece Stephens, son-in-law Richard Stephens and granddaughter Melanie Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verniece, son William J. "Billy" Southerland and mother Clara Southerland.
Private graveside services will be held.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Show Low, Arizona ~ January 23, 2009
William J. Southerland, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Payson. He was born on March 12, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ben and Clara Southerland.
Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the war, he worked the majority of his career for the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a longtime member of the Holbrook Fire Department.
William and his family spent many summer vacations at Kino Bay, Mexico, as well as an extensive trip to the Baja Peninsula and Alaska.
After his retirement, he and wife Verniece moved to Tonto Basin where he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of rural life. He enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife and riding his ATV on the many trails in the area.
He is survived by his daughter, Deniece Stephens, son-in-law Richard Stephens and granddaughter Melanie Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verniece, son William J. "Billy" Southerland and mother Clara Southerland.
Private graveside services will be held.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
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