A Day in the Life of a Certified Nursing Assistant

Vol XLIII Issue 2 | Summer 2015
A Day in the Life of a Certified Nursing Assistant
By Marco Miranda
patients, in addition to reporting any
changes in behaviors, health or pain
directly to the patient’s nurse, and
electronically documenting our visits.
T
he holistic care we provide at the
end of life for our patients at Hospice
of Yuma is truly a concerted team
effort. As certified nursing assistants
– or CNA's – we work very closely in
with the nurses, social workers, and
the whole Hospice of Yuma staff. We
operate as liaisons between the patient
and nurse, serving as the eyes and ears
of the Hospice of Yuma staff—that
is, because we come into contact with
our patients more frequently than any
other staff member. A CNA’s work at
Hospice of Yuma differs to working
at healthcare facilities or other home
healthcare agencies. At Hospice
of Yuma we must be aware of our
patient’s condition, as our principal
goal is to facilitate the end-of-life
process, and mitigate pain as much as
we possibly can for both the patient
and the family. A Hospice of Yuma
CNA’s routine obligations are to visit
patients at their homes, and provide
compassionate, hygienic care to these
At the beginning of my work day,
I ordinarily stop by the office and
arrange my day’s agenda, make
phone calls to patients, and gather any
necessary supplies. Shortly thereafter,
I make my way out to my first patient’s
house; my day has officially begun.
Upon arrival, I greet the family, which
may or may not include a couple of
ferociously barking Chihuahuas, then
proceed with taking my patient’s vital
signs and assisting them with their bath
or shower. I document the activities
engaged in during the visit—the
patient’s vitals, any changes to health,
appetite or pain—all on paper. This
continues throughout the day, as I drive
off to my next patient’s house.
In my visits with patients, depending
on their abilities and health, I either
shower or bathe them in bed after
which I make sure to leave them in
a comfortable, relaxed position in a
place of their preference. Throughout
all of this, it is of utmost importance to
me, as it is to my fellow CNA’s, that I
maintain my patient’s sense of dignity
and their sense of independence as
best I can. I remain conscious of their
feelings, give them privacy, and allow
them to do as much as they can on their
own. Not one visit is ever the same.
On occasion, I might cut or paint a
patient's nails, assist a family member
in cutting a patient’s hair, assist the
nurse in changing a wound dressing,
etc. The job is never redundant which
keeps the work appealing. The one
aspect of a Hospice of Yuma CNA
that remains constant is the joy that
comes at the conclusion of my patient
visits, when I leave my patient in
a comfortable state, with their hair
brushed or combed, well-dressed
and smelling nice. It puts a smile in
my heart and on my face to see my
patients looking lively and not ill.
At the end of my day, after I’ve seen
all of my patients, I’m responsible for
transferring my paper documentation
to the computer documentation system
we have at the office. I document what
occurred in my visits with my patients,
their vital signs, pain level (if any),
appetite, weight, occurrence of bowel
movement and urine, and any adverse
events that may have occurred.
We do this so that there is a constant
dialogue available through notes
between the nursing assistants and the
nurses and physicians. Through our
meticulous documentation, we make
sure that our patients' health status is
always current.
Continued on page 3
Director’s Corner
A Message From Executive Director John Williams
"What Can I Do To Help?"
Each year I have the wonderful
opportunity to speak to many
community groups, organizations
and churches. It is one of my favorite
things to do. I have met some
wonderful people over the years who
support Hospice of Yuma and have a
heart for helping others. One question
that I am asked constantly is, “What
can I do to help?” I look forward to
answering this question because it
gives me the chance to speak about
all of the opportunities people have
to contribute their time, money, and
talents to assist our mission of caring
for the terminally ill. As we enter the
summer months, we are desperately
in need of both financial support
and volunteers. Please consider
helping Hospice of Yuma. Below
are some different ways you could
assist us and get involved with our
organization.
Legacy Partner Program. Hospice
of Yuma has an annual giving
program that many donors enjoy
taking part in. The Legacy Partner
Program allows donors to give one
time per year or break their giving
down into quarterly or monthly
installments. There are various levels
of giving and each level affords the
donor different benefits. We take
every opportunity to keep the donor
active and informed about everything
happening at Hospice of Yuma.
For more information go online to
www.hospiceofyuma.com or contact
us for a Legacy Partner Program
Brochure.
Volunteer Your Time. Hospice
of Yuma volunteers work in every
part of the program; they are our
greatest assets and we are always
looking for volunteers to assist us in
various aspects of our organization.
Make a donation. A significant share Training is provided to individuals
of Hospice of Yuma’s budget comes who have an interest in patient
from donations. Each gift, large or
support, administrative and/or
small, helps us ensure that services,
bereavement activities. There are also
medications, supplies, and equipment opportunities to volunteer your time
are available when and where they
for fundraising events. To volunteer
are needed.
at the Hospice of Yuma Thrift Shop,
contact Dorothy Toney at 928-782Memorial donations to Hospice
9593 or stop in and we will be happy
of Yuma are given in memory of
to speak with you. Volunteering
someone special at the time of their
your time can be very rewarding
death, or at the anniversary of their
and Hospice of Yuma volunteers
death, and to keep their legacy
are appreciated every year with an
alive and remember them for their
awards luncheon.
contributions. In addition, we notify
the next of kin of your generous
Planned Giving (estate planning,
donation without specifying the
wills and bequests, living wills, and
amount. Donations can also be made trusts).
in honor of someone special to you or One of the most meaningful and
simply as a contribution to hospice to thoughtful legacies you can provide
help support the care we give to our
is a bequest to Hospice of Yuma.
community. Hospice acknowledges
Through your planned gift, you will
all donations; contributions are tax
ensure that medical care and services
deductible.
offered to terminally ill patients and
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their families will continue. Plus, it
is a wonderful way to express your
support.
To ensure that your exact intentions
are carried out and not decided
by the state, your bequest should
be clearly stated in your original
Will or Trust documents. A bequest
may include cash, stocks, bonds,
securities, real estate, pension
plans, retirement accounts, life
insurance or other property. It may
also be a percentage of your estate
or designated as a specific amount
of money. Using percentages will
give you better flexibility and allow
for changes in your finances. Your
bequest may also provide valuable
tax benefits. It is best to contact your
attorney, personal accountant, or
estate planner to assist you in this
important matter.
Donate Property. You can donate
any type of property – residential,
commercial, industrial, farm
land, etc. Property donations are
used to fund our charitable care
program. One of our long term
needs is for property to build a
Hospice House as well as property
to eventually relocate our office.
For more information and to donate
your property, call John Williams,
Executive Director at 928-343-2222.
Attend a fundraising event.
Hospice of Yuma holds several
fundraising events a year that
directly benefit the continued
mission of the organization. These
events raise hundreds of thousands
of dollars and help bring awareness
to the services that Hospice of
Yuma offers to the community. The
largest of these events include the
Monster Mash, a costume party,
dinner and silent auction event held
the third Saturday in October every
year and the P.K. Hodges South
West Agriculture Golf Tournament
held every April. Contact our Fund
Development office at 928-3432222 for more information about
upcoming events.
Shop at Hospice of Yuma’s Thrift
Shop. Most everyone loves to shop
and we have a place where treasures
are kept that you might just want or
need. Hospice of Yuma’s Thrift Shop
accepts donations of used, still in
good condition, furniture, clothing
and everything else you can image.
We clean the items and make them
available for resale. All the proceeds
from sales go to support the Hospice
of Yuma Program, Charitable Care,
and Operations. Our Thrift Shop is
not just a normal Thrift Shop. Our
Thrift Shop Manager Dorothy refers
to it as a Thrift Boutique. If you have
never come by to check it out, you
are missing out on some incredible
treasures. Come by and take a look.
The Hospice of Yuma Thrift Shop
is located just down from the main
office at 1808 South 8th Avenue. I
promise you won’t be disappointed.
Invite us to speak at your
community organization or church.
Hospice of Yuma has a speaker’s
bureau made up of Staff, Board
Members, and Volunteers that would
love to speak at your community
group function. We cover many
topics involving death and dying,
planned giving, and estate planning,
to name a few.
Learn more and tell others. Contact
Hospice of Yuma by phone or email
or come into our office to request
information about our program. Make
certain your doctor and your place
of worship have information about
the programs and services available
from Hospice of Yuma for those
who may need it. Most importantly,
help spread the word that there is a
difference in Hospice Providers in
our area. Hospice of Yuma is the only
non-profit hospice created by our
community for our community.
Thank you for all your support.
Continued from Cover
My job as a certified nursing assistant
at Hospice of Yuma is very gratifying.
I get a phenomenal sense of helping
people, and that is why I love what I
do. Ultimately, visiting my patients
does not feel as if I am visiting
patients, but more like family and
friends. Walking into a patient’s
home and putting a smile on their
face is absolutely precious. Working
for Hospice of Yuma has taught me
a lot as a certified nursing assistant,
but more importantly as a person; my
patients have instilled so much wisdom
and knowledge into me, it’s unreal. I
recognize that we, as Hospice of Yuma
staff members, leave an everlasting
impact on the lives of many patients
and their families in our community,
which makes my job that much more
satisfying.
Things that Hospice of Yuma
needs...
In the short term:
Extra long twin size sheets, adult bibs, baby
monitors
In the long term:
Grave plots, future land for a Hospice
House
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2015
P.K. Hodges S.W. AG.
Golf Tournament
By Alysia Munoz
Our 30th Annual P.K. Hodges SW Ag Golf Tournament kicked off with a bang,
starting with beautiful weather, delicious food, and wonderful surroundings. It made
for a great three day golf tournament. Each year our golf committee devotes time and
support to further our golf tournament in order to benefit the patients on our service.
Our generous sponsors and the golfers themselves also provide great support to our
organization. I am proud to announce this year’s golf tournament raised $39,000.00
for our terminally ill patients. Thank you to our committee, golfers, and
sponsors!! Save the Date for next year’s golf tournament – April 7-9, 2016.
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30 th A nnual P.K. H odges S.W. A g .
GOLF TOURNAMENT
-- A H o s p i c e
TITLE
Y u m a B e n e f i t --
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors
RXPositive Medical Supply
Hole In One
Alexander Ford Lincoln
Eagle
1st Bank Yuma
Amigo Farms
Barkley Ag Enterprises, LLP
The Dennis Trust
Imperial Date Gardens
JV Smith Companies
LPC
Patrick K. Mitchell
NH3 Service Company
Tanimura & Antle, Inc.
Birdie
3 Star Lettuce
A.T. Pancrazi Insurance
A.T. Pancrazi Real Estate
Services, Inc.
ARCHSOL
Arizona Grain
Benevolent & Protective
Order of Elks #476
Brewers
Citizens Title & Trust
Crop Production Services
Daily Farms
Dole Fresh Vegetables
The Dune Co. of Yuma
Ed Whitehead’s Tire Country
Fisher Chevrolet Buick
GMC
Gowan Company, LLC
Harrison Farms, Inc.
International Paper Co.
Jimmie Dee’s
The Johnson Family - Al,
Debbie, Billy & Linda
Thomas G. Kelly III,
Accident Attorney
Las Barrancas Golf Course
Misenhimer, Aivazian &
Tennant
Morris Ag Air Southwest
P.K. Hodges, Sr.
Pacesetter Home Centers
Pan American Insurance
Pasquinelli Produce
Patrick K. Hodges Jr. PLLC
Pepsi
Rain for Rent
Romer Beverage Of Yuma
Sellers Petroleum
Shamrock Seed Company, Inc.
SMT Farms, LLC
Sonora Nissan
The Spencer Companies
Tierra Management
Waymon Farms
Wealthcare Financial
Yuma Investment Group
Par
of
Advanced Cooling Systems,
LLC
Baas Realty Group, LLC
Big W Sales
Castle Dome Seed, LLC
Coyote Wash Golf Course
Desert Southwest Sprayers
Foothills Bank
Gowan Milling Company
Griffin Brothers LLC
The Growers Company
Lutes Casino
The Nunes Company, Inc.
The Dottie Priest Family
RDO Equipment
TRAX International
Terkelsen, Smith, Tyree &
Snell PLC
Wilbur Drywall
Wilbur-Ellis
Tee
Larry A. Bicknell, DDS
Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet
Camillus Health Center
Corona Optique
DeNise Builders
The Dottie Priest Family
The Farmhouse
Garcia, Kinsey, Farrar &
Villarreal, PLC
Dr. Tim & Melinda Graham
Griffin Ranches, Inc.
Hertz
The Hodges Family in
memory of Billie Jeanne
Keithly-Williams Seeds
Klein’s Kustom Electric Inc.
Robert Land, DDS
Law Offices of Larry W.
Suciu, PLC
Scott Coffeen Advisors
Seven Ag Consulting
Sprague’s Sports
Sun Rental & Sales
Truck Mates
Paul & Patti White in
memory of Clifford Plummer
Yuma Vision Center
Zamora Kia of Yuma
Raffle:
A.C.E.S.
A & R Grill
Victor Alvarez, MD
Arizona Diamondbacks
John & Sandy Baas
Craig Barrows, DDS
Big Bob’s Flooring
Bingham Equipment Co.
Booth Machinery
Bose Corporation
Canyon Distributing Co.
Catering by Carla Renee
Chicago Title - Carrie
Safranek
The Coffee Bean
Corona Optique
Coyote Wash Golf Course
Deb Bezdicek
Desert Hills Golf Course
Dillard’s
The Dune Co. of Yuma, LLC
Durashield Auto Detailing
Ed Whitehead’s Tire Pro
El Charro Cafe
The Farmhouse
Randy & Joan Fedorchuk
Fiesta Soft Cloth Car Wash
Firehouse Subs
Foothills Bank
Fruit Growers Supply Co.
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Raymond & Rhonda Griffin
Steve & Karen Hardy
John & Tami Hodges
International Paper Co.
Jiffy Lube
Jimmie Dee’s Bar, LLC
Las Barrancas Golf Course
Lowe’s
Lutes Casino
Massage Yuma
Pacesetter Home Centers
Parrish’s Bar & Grill
Pepsi
Dottie Priest
Prison Hill Brewing
Jessica Reynolds
Ricky’s Other Place
Shay Oil Co, Inc.
Michael & Elizabeth Snyder
Charlie & Mary Splawn
Sprague’s Sports, Inc.
Staples
Starbucks
Tanimura & Antle, Inc.
Target
Thomas G. Kelly III
Daniel H. Thompkins
Truck Mates
Vegetable Growers Supply
Walmart
World Gym
YMCA
Yuma Golf & Country Club
Yuma Investment Group
Yuma Vision Center
A Huge Thanks To:
All of the new & returning
golfers who participated
in the event; Desert Hills
Golf Course; Las Barrancas
Golf Course; Pan American
Insurance, Tanimura & Antle,
Inc. and Pacesetter Homes;
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer;
Kent & Elaine Patrick; Tasha
Heredia, Teresa Storjohann,
Teresa Laurent, Josie Smith
and our Golf Committee:
Johnny Grable (Chairman),
P.K. Hodges, Pat Hodges, Jr.,
Sandy Baas, Beth Snyder,
John & Tami Hodges, Kelly
Boyd, Pat & Karen Griffin,
Paul White, Rich Walton,
Charlie Splawn, Wes Splawn,
Bruce Brown, Dottie Priest,
Steve & Karen Hardy, Glen
Moss, Don Peterson, Alison
Kottenbrook, Gary Smith,
Taylor Jones, Carissa Ramos,
Deb Bezdicek, Mary Miranda,
Al Johnson, J.D. Nordell &
Cheryl Taylor.
Thank you to all of our
supporters for making our 30th
year such a great success!
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Bereavement
By Robert G. Wilcox
Sharing a Personal Grief Experience
In March of this year, one of our
This discussion will concern the
supporters sent in a donation with
passing of my wife Shirley and some
a letter that took us aback. In the
experiences since. In the year 1946, I
following letter, Mr. Robert Wilcox
had been discharged from the Coast
expresses the need to communicate
Guard and World War II. My sister
something he felt was lacking in any
had also been in the Coast Guard and
of Hospice of Yuma’s publications.
we had been discharged very close
He was kind enough to write more
together. Shirley had been a close
about his experiences with us. We hope friend to my sister prior to her service
it will serve those who might have
and she wished to have Shirley visit.
experienced the same thing.
Shirley arrived by bus from Boston
and we met the bus as it arrived. My
Dear Friends,
best friend went with us and as Shirley
stepped from the bus, I could not
I begin with the salutation Dear
believe that gorgeous girl was real! I
Friends, but it should say especially
poked my friend and said, “You leave
Gina Murrietta. I passed the first
her alone, she is mine!” For the next
anniversary of the love of my life,
67 years, we were inseparable.
Shirley, on January 8th. Throughout
the year came phone calls and
I have experienced a phenomenon
encouragement from Gina. I have
numerous times since Shirley went
made transitions very well and in no
to Heaven that I'd like to share in an
small way, those calls have helped.
effort to help others who may be in
Thank you Gina and Hospice of Yuma. the same recovery status. Before I
I have experienced a phenomenon
describe this, I want to describe the
which I don’t see mentioned in articles effect of viewing the body immediately
or Hospice writings. Shirley is still
after death. I think it is important for it
with me. In all my dreams, she is there. formed an indelible picture in my mind
Occasionally, I will feel her presence
forever. Shirley lay on her bed with her
and as it happened just yesterday, I
favorite stuffed bear pillow on her lap
looked up and could see her. This is
and the most beautiful, peaceful face.
instantaneous, of course. This does
This peace that we all hope to attain
not upset me in the least, but I wonder was obvious; it went to my heart
if it should be noted for future people
and has been a profound help in
in loss of their loved one. This is not
my recovery time. The Mysterious
alarming or frightening in any way, but Phenomenon did not appear right
it seems very real.
away and I don’t recall when the first
time could have been. She became part
With the love of Christ,
of my dreams and to this day, continues
to be part of them. She is always there,
Robert G. Wilcox
not vocal, but always there. There have
been several times when a vision of
her appears during waking hours. It
is momentary, but that vision is there!
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The vision is not as she was at death,
but usually a mature figure from our 67
years.
I am calling this The Mysterious
Phenomenon because the way
Webster’s Dictionary defines a
"phenomenon" is exactly how it comes
to me. I have heard others tell of
experiences such as this and wish, by
describing it, that it can be clear that
this happens and, in recovery time, it
is good. It is never menacing, never
vocal, and always leaves one with a
thought that your loved one was there.
We’d like to extend our appreciation
to Mr. Wilcox for sharing his story
with us. We’re glad to know that
our bereavement services are useful,
but more than that, that there can be
moments of peace, remembrance, and
recovery during the period of grief
after the passing of a loved one. We
hope it will also serve those who have
experienced a similar phenomenon.
Mr. Wilcox with loving
companion Pearl
Thrift Shop News
By Dorothy Toney, Thrift Shop Manager
The Thrift Shop is Looking for a
Few Good People
Our winter volunteers have flown
If getting that much exercise isn’t
the coop and the lucky locals who
your cup of tea, we have lots of
can are escaping the summer heat
other areas in the Thrift Shop that
for cooler climates, leaving us in
are in need of staffing. Do you
need of new volunteers.
have the gift of gab and like to
help people? We need you on our
We are desperately looking for
sales floor helping customers find
volunteers who can help with
treasures. If you’re a fashionista
donation pickups and furniture
and love working with clothing,
deliveries. This position does
we need you to help prepare the
require a clean driving record,
clothing for its debut on the sales
a clear background check and a
floor. We need décor divas to
strong back. Pickups and deliveries help in the Furniture Showroom
are scheduled between 8 am
with staging and making
and noon to take advantage of
recommendations to customers.
the “cooler” temperatures in the
We’d love to find some thrifty
mornings. Even if you’re available junkers that can transform everyday
only one day a week, we need you! finds into new treasures. Don’t
If you’re available more often, we
want to deal with the public but
need you even more! Please help
still want to help? We need lots
spread the word and help us find
of help behind the scenes with
some volunteers to fill this very
cleaning, ironing, and pricing. If
important position.
We are saving a spot just for you!
you have a special interest such as
crafts or books, we can utilize your
knowledge in those departments.
Guys, we need you, too! There’s
always something that needs
fixing and we need help testing the
small appliances and electronics.
Whatever your strengths and
interests are, we can find a job that
you will enjoy. Have questions or
need more information? Operators
are standing by to take your call…
well, actually, it’s only me, but I
will take your call! Hope to hear
from you soon!
“The interior joy we feel when
we have done a good deed is the
nourishment the soul requires.”
― Albert Schweitzer
We will gladly accept your
donations during business
hours. Just a reminder...
We are now on summer
hours!
Store Hours:
Mon. ‒ Fri.
9am ‒ 2pm
Sat. 9am ‒ 1pm
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By volunteering you are not only helping HOY
and our mission, but you are also helping "OUR"
community in a loving and caring way.
Hospice of Yuma Volunteer Training Begins on
July 6th ‒ 17th, 2015
For more information please contact Elizabeth Nunez
at (928) 343-2222
Donations from the community
Nostalgia Car Club
Cola Gila Rivers
VFW Post #8242/Ladies Auxiliary
ACBL Charity Foundation
Albertsons, LLC - Community Partners Program
Araby Acres Christian Fellowship Church
Bonita Mesa RV Resort
Cola Gila Rivers VFW Post #8242/Ladies Auxiliary
Desert Paradise Bingo Players
Foundation of YRMC
Kroger (Fry's Food Stores)
MCAS Yuma Station Chapel
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Nostalgia Car Club
Nostalgia Car Club
Southwest Gas Corporation
Southwest Old Time Fiddlers
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6790
Welcome Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Westward Village Tenants Assn.
Women of the Moose Chapter 1503
Donations and Contributions
February-March-April
Mother's Day Tea
Memorials
Barbara Adornato
Sebastiano & Margaret Patané
Iva Bann
Laverne Newhard
Peg Boemer
Suzanne E. Kirk
Mary Cannell
Dr. Robert C. Cannell
Ceci Cantalupi
Gene T. Kennedy
Reta Carpenter
Edward & Debbie Carpenter
Winnie Chretin
James L. Kenfield
Suzanne E. Kirk
Clarene
Marilyn Matheus
Rosie Claycomb
Helen Hockenbury
Frances Cook
Phyllis Hendryx
Katie Cyr
Scott & Charlotte Pray
Dove
Marilyn Matheus
Thelma Drysdale
Edward & Debbie Carpenter
Constance M. Englund
Pamela Cole
Ruth Ferro
Naomi Comstock
Billie Fischer
Richard & Nicole Fischer
Eura Franklin
Daniel & Linda Fox
Millicent Frost
Boyd Frost
Gloria Green
Victoria Morga
Victoria Green
Jinx Green
Angela Gresser
William & Judith Gresser
Ruth Griffin
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Raymond & Rhonda Griffin
Sally Griffin
Raymond & Rhonda Griffin
Josephine Grijalva
Yolanda Beltran
Louise C. Hardwick
Robert Hardwick
Dorothy Hill
Sally Doyle
Norma Kenfield
Suzanne E. Kirk
Jeannette Kennerly
Joseph & Robin Fisher
Doris L. Kirk
Richard and Phyllis Swanson
Bridget Lisburg
Robert & Emily Olsen
Alice Loroña
Victoria Morga
Rita Mainguy
Richard & Nicole Fischer
Barbara Conway Major
Gary Major
Bernice Martin
Martha Bayless
May Miller
Jinx Green
Lydia Montaña
Sebastiano & Margaret Patané
Bess Myers
Linda R. Fugate
Angela Negrete
Teresa Skokandich
Mary Nelson
Lyle J. Nelson
Eileen Olsen
Robert & Emily Olsen
LaVaughn Phillips
Jeff & Karen Nigh
James & Lavina Platt
Virginia Platt
Jeff & Karen Nigh
James & Lavina Platt
Irene Poels
John & Mary Ott
Delores Powell
Lyle J. Nelson
Rainy
Marilyn Matheus
Nancy Rather
Marvin Rather
Ruby Root
Karen Nicklaus
Susan K. Slagle
Shari W. Leeper
Lille J. McCain Smith
Maxine M. Dick
Laverne Stege
Lynne Wortley
Myrtle Stewart
Martha Bayless
Dorothy Storjohann
Raymond & Rhonda Griffin
Teresa Storjohann
Selma D. Swanson
Richard & Phyllis Swanson
Maxine H. Thompson
Martha Bayless
Berte Van Patter
William & Judith Gresser
Rosie Walsh
Sally Doyle
Linda Watson
Cola Gila Rivers VFW Post #
8242/Ladies Auxiliary
Barbara West
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Lucille Wilcox
John & Anita Young
Marcella Young
John & Anita Young
Mother's Day Tea
Honorariums
Amy
Marilyn Matheus
Andrea
Marilyn Matheus
Yolanda Beltran
Yolanda Beltran
Betsy
Marilyn Matheus
Casey
Marilyn Matheus
Ruth McKale Conway
Gary Major
Carol Ann Davis
Richard & Phyllis Swanson
Deb
Marilyn Matheus
Carol Dodd
Richard & Phyllis Swanson
Estelle
Marilyn Matheus
Amy Fischer
Richard & Nicole Fischer
Elaine “Jinx” Green
Victoria Morga
Liz Hare
Joseph & Robin Fisher
Teresa Harrington
Joseph & Robin Fisher
Bunny James
Joseph & Robin Fisher
Jenny
Marilyn Matheus
Malia Jones
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Barbara Jonson
Karen Nicklaus
Mary Kalsman
Michael & Kathryn Kalsman
Kristen
Marilyn Matheus
Lindsay
Marilyn Matheus
Lynn
Marilyn Matheus
Marie Major
Gary Major
Linda Merrill
Charlotte Pray
Morgan
Marilyn Matheus
Shirley Morris
Richard & Phyllis Swanson
Allison Moss
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Barb Moss
Glen Moss
Nicole
Marilyn Matheus
Lisa Picha
Richard & Nicole Fischer
Lorra Podolsky
Michael & Kathryn Kalsman
Mary Lou Slater
David & Diana Coulter
Phyllis Swanson
Carol A. Davis
Dorothy Toney
Suzanne E. Kirk
Marilyn W.
Marilyn Matheus
General Donations
Allstate Giving Campaign
Arizona CFC 0051
Steve & June Belohlavy
Joyce H. Blue
Loren Bowser
The Honorable Stewart Bradshaw
& Mrs. Joy Bradshaw
Jim & Kathy Cooper
Michael & Mary Lou Curti
Sharon Dann
Whitney A. Graham
David & Shirleen Green
James & Kazuko Halliday
Agnes B. Heintz
Sue Henson
Scott & Ervie McMaster
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Ochylski Enterprises/Little Caesar's Pizza
Lance & Jolynn Pangerl
Christine Reeves
Justine J. Robinson
Rich Tanis
Barbara L. Thomas
Thelma Wilder
Legacy Partners
Benefactor :
John & Wanda Williams
Platinum Partner :
Bill & Pat Bowdich
Pamela Cole
In memory of
Tom C. Cole
Raul & Angelica Galaviz
Joanne Harrington
In memory of Calvin F. Harrington
Larry & Debbie Sullins
Summer 2015 Hospice
Matters 9
In memory of Margaret Sullins
Gold Partner :
Ronald & Nora Jane Baker
In memory of Naomi Reed
Erik & Brenda Brandt
Carol A. Davis
Lucille Hatfield
Troye J. Kiefer
In memory of Amelia
Kiefer
Barbara M. Lee
George & Delia Montopoli
In memory of Adriana Cecilia Valladares
Marvin Rather
Silver Partner :
Bill & Sandy Evans
Sammy & Mary Ann Goddard
In honor of Mary Ann Goddard
Gus Headington
In memory of Rosalee Headington
Ryan & Mary Ingham
Scott & Susan Israels
Robert Meiser
In memory of Joan Meiser
Erik & Alysia Munoz
In honor of Hospice of Yuma Employees
Nate Schug
Jody Smith
In memory of Glenn E. Smith
Bronze Partner :
John & Janet Achen
In memory of Florence Jean Taylor
Shari W. Leeper
In memory of Richard Leeper & Susan Slagle
Gina Murrietta
Robert Grayson Wilcox
In memory of Shirley Wilcox
Honorariums :
Brian Cullen
Linda J. Elliot –Nelson
John & Nancy Bornt
Patrick & Karen Griffin
In Memoriams :
John Amavisca
Jinx Green
Velma Townsend
Lucila B. Arias
Dan & Bobbi Shay
Summer 2015 Hospice
John Aspitarte
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Charles “Chuck” Ball
Sheila M. Cary
Mario & Karen Macias
Ronald & Linda Salinas
Pauline Barnhart
Robert & Esteleen Anderson
Gloria A. Bernstein
David & Margery Graham
Ethel Baumgarner
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
Blanche Bereznuk
Laura P. Hamilton
Phyllis “Yvonne” Brandenberger
Terry & Jane Pray
Anthony Brockington
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Frederick Bookwalter
Patrick & Karen Griffin
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Mr. & Mrs. Graham Stullenbarger
Mary B. Svoboda
Marilyn “Molly” Brill
Michael G. Gressel
Elvin Burks
Rick & Debi Kelland
Bobby Carlson
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Cecelia Carter
Welcome Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Betty Chapman
Paula Pavich
Avis Cullen
Gregory & Candace Schelske
Tom & Pat Van Hassel
Charles & Dorothy Warner
Yuma International Airport
Katie Cyr
Sue Woon
Buddy Dean
Joann Dean
Alex Dees
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
Tom Doyle
Charlie Huebner
Fred Duncan
Alvin & Judy Haser
Ed Duppstadt
Mr. & Mrs. Graham Stullenbarger
Judy A. Dyson
Alfred & Ann Autrey
Martin Eggum
Welcome Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Constance Englund
Tom & Mary Lou Edwards
Patrick & Karen Griffin
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Donna Oglesby
Carolyn B. Pancrazi
Daryl A. Perlman
Terkelsen, Smith, Tyree & Snell, Matters
Matters10
10
PLC
Velma Townsend
Charles & Dorothy Warner
Neil Erickson
Ann Luscombe
Tony Felix
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Sherry Fothergile
Richard Fothergile
Gary Franks
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Helen Kehl
John Gaboury
Mark & Sue Reynolds
Bella G. Gonzalez
Mama Bella Hot Sauce, LLC
John Goodale
Pierrette Goodale
Ann Gordon
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Mary Lou Hagreen
Desert Lakes Homeowners Association
Tony Hamner
Brendan & Karen Fogarty
Verda McCain
James & Suzanne Marie Smith
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Velma Townsend
Donald & Evelyn Washum
Celesta Harrison
Mary Ann Haines
The Harrison Family
Marjorie J. Kurt
Doug & Denise Mau
Suzanne Morgan
Marsha Pitaccio
Dan & Bobbi Shay
Carrie Harvey
Pat Martel Cooper
Sidney Hatman
Welcome Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Reg Hill
Martha Bayless & Family
Paul Hopper
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Charlene Hotel
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Gladys Hutcheson
Carolyn Joan Hawes
Roscoe Ivy
Mark & Sue Reynolds
Ace Kilman
Robert & Bonnie Mowris
Jerome Kreutzer
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Berning
Carlotta M. Brack
Kyler & Barbara Knobbe
Charlene K. Vanburkleo
Howard Kukuk
DBA Ernest Baruth & Sons
Craig & Betsy Bowman
Robert & Alys Dunn
Milton & Jeanene Euhus
Dan & Patty Franklin
Bob Hana
Helen Kehl
Marilyn Matheus
Lynn A. Morrison, DMD
Carol Motley
Derwood & Pauiline Strain
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Velma Townsend
Bruce “Woody” Lafromboise
Desert Hills Men’s Golf Association
Bob Lagro
Harold & Mary Ann Harms
Curtis Lee
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
Bill & Ev Meinhardt
Gary C. Oden
Gordon Lemley
David & Marjorie Ekkel
Carol Londberg
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Raymundo & Nieves Luna
Roberta P. Crowder
Robert G. McIntyre
Anne McIntyre and
Family & Friends
Mark Michels
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Alma Moore
Chris & Dorothy Berner
E.W. & Wanda Grover
Anita Moore
Welcome Neighbors and Newcomers Club
Elma Moore
Jon & Carolyn Nickerson
Wayne & Yvonne Overholser
James Moore
Edythe C. Blackwell
Joann Dean
Hubert “George” Murdock
Martha Bayless
Chris & Dorothy Berner
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Neva Bowman
Melinda Bracken
Carol Burks
Tom & Peggy Burks
William & Dianne Clements
Jim & Judy Cuming
Louis & Geri Didier
Tom & Mary Lou Edwards
Farm Credit Services
Foothills Bank
Daniel & Linda Fox
Gary Wiechens Farms
Karen Gillaspie
Sidney & Irene Grande
Patrick & Karen Griffin
E.W. & Wanda Grover
Lorraine Grover
Cheryl Harman
Doug & Carole Henry
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
Rick & Debi Kelland
John & Mary Jean Klingenberg
Elsie Knight
Mac & Bobbie McDermott
Scott & Lori McKenna
Verda McCain
Frank & Eunice McDaniel
Gary & Judith Morten
Rickey & Sue Murdock
Gary C. Oden
Charles & Deanie Powell
William & Marjorie Riley
John H. Roll
Dustin Shill
Scott & Terri Shill
C.R. & Elaine Skousen
L. Scott & Karen Spencer
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Velma Townsend
Yuma Visitors Bureau
Harriet Nise
Gary & Annette Fisk
Clifford & Phyllis Moellenkamp
Kenneth E. Moeller
Deane L. Noblett
Lisa C. Reichardt
Mark & Ellen Sauer
Lillian Ogden
Larry & Emma Brockmire
Delbert & Sue Fornkohl
Joseph & Helen Tamusaitis
Clarence H. Paul
Roberta Paul
Virginia Platt
William & Karen Babb
Brenda L. Black
Bruce & Linda Butcher
Eunice Irvin
Helen Kehl
J. Glendon & Barbara Moss
Jeff & Karen Nigh
James & Lavina Platt
Carol Schmidgall-Golden
Thomas & Mary Smith
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Keith & Leanne Williams
Susan Marie Pond
Steven & Vicky Boyer
Lannes & Mary Brock
Sharon Brown
Ken & Ranell Caiazzo
Harvey & Mary Campbell
Desert Lakes Homeowners
Association
Ray & Marlene Evans
David D. Gardner
Alice M. Gerdes
James Michael Green
Douglas C. Hankins
Joanne C. Lebeau
Melody L. McGee
Lora Murgatroyd
David Pond
Dave & Kathryn Ramsey
Leslie Schneider
Susan Schuck
Thomas & Mara Tyree
Kenneth L. Von Bargen
Loren Pratt
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Robert & Alys Dunn
Glyndon & Judy Franks
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Cheryl Harman
Doug & Carole Henry
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
John & Mary Jean Klingenberg
Kent & Terri Murdock
James & Lavina Platt
Terkelsen, Smith, Tyree & Snell, PLC
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Velma Townsend
Elma Louise Rice
Robert McQueeney
Mark & Sue Reynolds
B.J. Roland
John & Joan Costello
William & Marilyn Cotter
Catherine Sue Roman
HILCO RV, LLC
Hubert Rose
Glyndon & Judy Franks
Roxane Santa Cruz
Fred & Darlene Nix
Dolores Smith
Cathy Grossman
Cynthia Hoeft
Angelina Thayer
John Smith
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Dorothy Starek
Martha Bayless
Pat & Patricia Canale
John & Valenia Colvin
Patrick & Karen Griffin
Mary Ann Haines
Helen Hockenbury
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
Suzanne E. Kirk
Shari W. Leeper
Walter & Kathleen Loomis
James & Judi Marks
Verda McCain
Terry & Jane Pray
Marvin Rather
Anne Reagan
Pat & Joyce Shipp
Robert Strockbine
Desert Lakes Homeowners Association
Dr. Vijey Sud
Dr. Nacchal Nachiappan
Jo Ann Swanson
David & Dolores Sussman
Rick Taylor
Phillip & Debbie Townsend
Matt Waiters
Jinx Green
Ethel Walton
John & Joan Costello
Gary Ware
Mike & Bobbi Blohm
Gary Warner
Bruce & Linda Butcher
Leonard H. Wilson
Marvin Rather
Eleanor Womack
Dan & Bobbi Shay
Janice Wright
Doug & Carole Henry
Frank & Eunice McDaniel
Kent & Terri Murdock
Donald B. Young
Ronda Young
Peter Young
Marilyn Young
Birthdays:
June:
Mary Ellen Cutlip
Beth E. Donahue
Sam Goddard
Jenney Jordan
Robyn Suciu
July:
Elizabeth Calik
Deveta Gomez
Sallianne Gooch
Joanne Harrington
Kathryn Kalsman
Aldora Long
Margaret R. Measday
August:
William A. Cohn
Linda R. Fugate
Mary Ann Goddard
Jesus Gomez
Joy French Miller
Lavina Platt
Anniversaries:
June
Russell & Linda Tyndall
John & Anita Young
July
Max & Shirley Coletta
Jesus & Deveta Gomez
Larry & Robyn Suciu
August
Vicki Dokos-Nelson
Fred & Carolyn Hoffmeyer
John & Sharon Moody
Madge Iris Jones
1922-2015
Madge Jones was a giver. She gave her time, affection, and generosity to the
patients and families of Hospice of Yuma for more than 20 years. Her legacy
will be one of kindness and love. She may no longer be with us but she will
surely live on in our memories. Thank you Madge for giving us all so much.
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