Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 1:29 PM CDT in the San Pedro Valley News Sun, Benson, Arizona.
"Dick Wesley Tilton
March 19, 2011
Dick W. Tilton, 96 years old, native to St. David, Ariz., passed way on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 13, 1914 in St. David to Lyle Vernon Tilton and Ruth Goodman Tilton. Dick was raised in St. David. He and his eternal companion, Lucille, raised their own family in St. David.
He was employed as a supervisor for Apache Powder. He served his family, community and church faithfully. Dick was resourceful, independent, dedicated, and cheerful. He taught his family the same things.
Preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, and two grandchildren. Survived by wife, Lucille; three sons, Wesley A. (Janet), Jack R. (Cora), and Glen L.; four daughters, Nancy (Randy) Fallows, Dixie (Bruce) Heap, Shirley (Ken) Kelly, and Linda (Bryce) Hansen; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon (Lavera); and one sister, Edith Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the new St. David L.D.S. chapel. Viewing is one hour prior. Bishop Craig Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. David Cemetery.
Arrangements by San Pedro Funeral Home."
The following is written by Lucille Tilton;
Dick Wesley Tilton was born 13 Oct 1914 to Lyle Vernon and Ruth (Goodman) Tilton, in St David AZ. He attended St David schools and worked for the school janitor through his high school years. After high school he worked for a contractor building fences for the ranchers in the area. In the spring of 1936 he went to work in the mines in Bisbee AZ. 23 Oct 1936 he married Lucille Mae Wilson. To them were born 7 children. They lived in Bisbee 5 years then moved back to St David. Dick went to work at Apache Powder Company where he worked until his retirement.
Dick was a man of integrity. He was honest in his word and in his dealings. He believed in giving an honest days work for his days pay. He was a devoted husband and father. He built 5 houses in St David, doing most of the work himself. While in high school he bought a saxaphone and played in the school band. He and 4 others started a dance band and played for local dances until the young people wanted rock and roll music. He then retired his sax and clarinet.
He retired after working 32 years for Apache Powder Co. He had worked hard all his life and did not enjoy retirement. He and his wife served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a devout Christian and student of the Scriptures. He served in many Church callings during his life. After serving on the missions he took a course and became a certified Locksmith. He answered calls day or night to unlock someones house or car because they had lost their keys. He fixed many locks and seldom accepted any pay for his work. In many ways he served his fellow man. He always had a garden. One night after watering the newly planted garden and yard he came into the house and said "I'm so tired I just can't do this anymore". The next morning 19 Mar 2011 he passed away suddenly of a heart attack. His wife of 74 years, 2 of his sons and their wives were at his side.
"Dick Wesley Tilton
March 19, 2011
Dick W. Tilton, 96 years old, native to St. David, Ariz., passed way on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 13, 1914 in St. David to Lyle Vernon Tilton and Ruth Goodman Tilton. Dick was raised in St. David. He and his eternal companion, Lucille, raised their own family in St. David.
He was employed as a supervisor for Apache Powder. He served his family, community and church faithfully. Dick was resourceful, independent, dedicated, and cheerful. He taught his family the same things.
Preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, and two grandchildren. Survived by wife, Lucille; three sons, Wesley A. (Janet), Jack R. (Cora), and Glen L.; four daughters, Nancy (Randy) Fallows, Dixie (Bruce) Heap, Shirley (Ken) Kelly, and Linda (Bryce) Hansen; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon (Lavera); and one sister, Edith Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the new St. David L.D.S. chapel. Viewing is one hour prior. Bishop Craig Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. David Cemetery.
Arrangements by San Pedro Funeral Home."
The following is written by Lucille Tilton;
Dick Wesley Tilton was born 13 Oct 1914 to Lyle Vernon and Ruth (Goodman) Tilton, in St David AZ. He attended St David schools and worked for the school janitor through his high school years. After high school he worked for a contractor building fences for the ranchers in the area. In the spring of 1936 he went to work in the mines in Bisbee AZ. 23 Oct 1936 he married Lucille Mae Wilson. To them were born 7 children. They lived in Bisbee 5 years then moved back to St David. Dick went to work at Apache Powder Company where he worked until his retirement.
Dick was a man of integrity. He was honest in his word and in his dealings. He believed in giving an honest days work for his days pay. He was a devoted husband and father. He built 5 houses in St David, doing most of the work himself. While in high school he bought a saxaphone and played in the school band. He and 4 others started a dance band and played for local dances until the young people wanted rock and roll music. He then retired his sax and clarinet.
He retired after working 32 years for Apache Powder Co. He had worked hard all his life and did not enjoy retirement. He and his wife served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a devout Christian and student of the Scriptures. He served in many Church callings during his life. After serving on the missions he took a course and became a certified Locksmith. He answered calls day or night to unlock someones house or car because they had lost their keys. He fixed many locks and seldom accepted any pay for his work. In many ways he served his fellow man. He always had a garden. One night after watering the newly planted garden and yard he came into the house and said "I'm so tired I just can't do this anymore". The next morning 19 Mar 2011 he passed away suddenly of a heart attack. His wife of 74 years, 2 of his sons and their wives were at his side.
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 1:29 PM CDT in the San Pedro Valley News Sun, Benson, Arizona.
"Dick Wesley Tilton
March 19, 2011
Dick W. Tilton, 96 years old, native to St. David, Ariz., passed way on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 13, 1914 in St. David to Lyle Vernon Tilton and Ruth Goodman Tilton. Dick was raised in St. David. He and his eternal companion, Lucille, raised their own family in St. David.
He was employed as a supervisor for Apache Powder. He served his family, community and church faithfully. Dick was resourceful, independent, dedicated, and cheerful. He taught his family the same things.
Preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, and two grandchildren. Survived by wife, Lucille; three sons, Wesley A. (Janet), Jack R. (Cora), and Glen L.; four daughters, Nancy (Randy) Fallows, Dixie (Bruce) Heap, Shirley (Ken) Kelly, and Linda (Bryce) Hansen; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon (Lavera); and one sister, Edith Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the new St. David L.D.S. chapel. Viewing is one hour prior. Bishop Craig Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. David Cemetery.
Arrangements by San Pedro Funeral Home."
The following is written by Lucille Tilton;
Dick Wesley Tilton was born 13 Oct 1914 to Lyle Vernon and Ruth (Goodman) Tilton, in St David AZ. He attended St David schools and worked for the school janitor through his high school years. After high school he worked for a contractor building fences for the ranchers in the area. In the spring of 1936 he went to work in the mines in Bisbee AZ. 23 Oct 1936 he married Lucille Mae Wilson. To them were born 7 children. They lived in Bisbee 5 years then moved back to St David. Dick went to work at Apache Powder Company where he worked until his retirement.
Dick was a man of integrity. He was honest in his word and in his dealings. He believed in giving an honest days work for his days pay. He was a devoted husband and father. He built 5 houses in St David, doing most of the work himself. While in high school he bought a saxaphone and played in the school band. He and 4 others started a dance band and played for local dances until the young people wanted rock and roll music. He then retired his sax and clarinet.
He retired after working 32 years for Apache Powder Co. He had worked hard all his life and did not enjoy retirement. He and his wife served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a devout Christian and student of the Scriptures. He served in many Church callings during his life. After serving on the missions he took a course and became a certified Locksmith. He answered calls day or night to unlock someones house or car because they had lost their keys. He fixed many locks and seldom accepted any pay for his work. In many ways he served his fellow man. He always had a garden. One night after watering the newly planted garden and yard he came into the house and said "I'm so tired I just can't do this anymore". The next morning 19 Mar 2011 he passed away suddenly of a heart attack. His wife of 74 years, 2 of his sons and their wives were at his side.
"Dick Wesley Tilton
March 19, 2011
Dick W. Tilton, 96 years old, native to St. David, Ariz., passed way on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 13, 1914 in St. David to Lyle Vernon Tilton and Ruth Goodman Tilton. Dick was raised in St. David. He and his eternal companion, Lucille, raised their own family in St. David.
He was employed as a supervisor for Apache Powder. He served his family, community and church faithfully. Dick was resourceful, independent, dedicated, and cheerful. He taught his family the same things.
Preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, and two grandchildren. Survived by wife, Lucille; three sons, Wesley A. (Janet), Jack R. (Cora), and Glen L.; four daughters, Nancy (Randy) Fallows, Dixie (Bruce) Heap, Shirley (Ken) Kelly, and Linda (Bryce) Hansen; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon (Lavera); and one sister, Edith Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the new St. David L.D.S. chapel. Viewing is one hour prior. Bishop Craig Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. David Cemetery.
Arrangements by San Pedro Funeral Home."
The following is written by Lucille Tilton;
Dick Wesley Tilton was born 13 Oct 1914 to Lyle Vernon and Ruth (Goodman) Tilton, in St David AZ. He attended St David schools and worked for the school janitor through his high school years. After high school he worked for a contractor building fences for the ranchers in the area. In the spring of 1936 he went to work in the mines in Bisbee AZ. 23 Oct 1936 he married Lucille Mae Wilson. To them were born 7 children. They lived in Bisbee 5 years then moved back to St David. Dick went to work at Apache Powder Company where he worked until his retirement.
Dick was a man of integrity. He was honest in his word and in his dealings. He believed in giving an honest days work for his days pay. He was a devoted husband and father. He built 5 houses in St David, doing most of the work himself. While in high school he bought a saxaphone and played in the school band. He and 4 others started a dance band and played for local dances until the young people wanted rock and roll music. He then retired his sax and clarinet.
He retired after working 32 years for Apache Powder Co. He had worked hard all his life and did not enjoy retirement. He and his wife served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a devout Christian and student of the Scriptures. He served in many Church callings during his life. After serving on the missions he took a course and became a certified Locksmith. He answered calls day or night to unlock someones house or car because they had lost their keys. He fixed many locks and seldom accepted any pay for his work. In many ways he served his fellow man. He always had a garden. One night after watering the newly planted garden and yard he came into the house and said "I'm so tired I just can't do this anymore". The next morning 19 Mar 2011 he passed away suddenly of a heart attack. His wife of 74 years, 2 of his sons and their wives were at his side.
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