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Adair Funeral Home - Dodge
James Rowe Rankin
September 8th, 1932 - March 19th, 2017
RANKIN, James Rowe 84, departed gracefully on March 19, 2017 after a decade-long duel with Alzheimer's. Born September 8, 1932 in Ossining, NY. Educated at Ossining HS ('50), Colgate Univ. (BA '54), Harvard (MA '55) and Univ. of Chicago (PhD '63). US Navy '55-'57. Jim served as Professor in the Education and English departments at the University of Arizona from 1971-1997. Jim's greatest loves were his dogs, classical music, reading, whistling, PBS, the Yankees, and his family, especially his (surviving) wife of 57 years, Mary Lou. Also survived by five children, Cynthia Burcham (Bill), Thomas, Janine Malkin (Larry), David (Suphannee) and Michael (Catalina) and 12 grandchildren. Jim was a man of noble mind and sharp wit, and he's now playing piano again. Funeral Mass and reception Monday, May 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley, 505 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
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Adair Funeral Home - Dodge
Our original location opened in 1956 to serve the unique needs of families in Tucson, Green Valley, and the surrounding areas. Today, Adair Funeral Home offers your loved one individualized cremation and funeral services in our large, comfortable facility. Our serene Dodge Chapel, accommodating up to 150 guests, provides a tranquil setting for remembrance, while private rooms afford families the space for special rituals such as washing ceremonies or incense burning. Adair is unwavering in our commitment to providing compassionate care for all, extending contractual services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima County, and other agencies. Allow us to guide you through selecting arrangements and crafting a meaningful tribute that genuinely honors the memory of your loved one....
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