Nancy E. Dusenbery
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy E. Dusenbery, a doting wife, loving mother, and very special Grandma and GiGi, on May 1, 2023. Bob and Nancy moved to PebbleCreek in 1999. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Nancy is survived by her husband Bob Dusenbery, son Kirk Dusenbery, and daughter Yvonne (Dusenbery) Lemke, as well as two granddaughters, Heather Lemke and Haley (Lemke) Rauscher. It would not be the same if we did not mention her four great-grandsons, AJ Lemke, Asher Lemke, Axton Lemke, and Macklyn Rauscher, whom she loved dearly and they will miss their GiGi greatly.
Nancy was very involved in the PebbleCreek community. She worked in the Pro Shop at Tuscany Falls for several years. She loved golf and was a member of the Tuesday 18-Holers and Wednesday Wackers. She also enjoyed playing mah jongg with her friends. Everyone loved Nancy, and her friends often referred to her as Fancy Nancy. She was one classy lady who left a footprint on all of our hearts.
Service arrangements will be given at a later date.
David Shenton
Born in Lockport, N.Y., on Aug. 28, 1944, to James and Elizabeth Shenton, David Shenton began his life’s journey growing up in the family home with his brother Richard. He attended Cornell University and University of Buffalo attaining his law degree. He moved to Seattle and practiced law in Washington state. After retiring, David moved to PebbleCreek in Goodyear, Ariz. He is survived by his wife Sheryl; his daughters and sons-in-law Michelle and Bob, Kim and Ryan; his son James; his granddaughters Rebecca, Nichola and Marisa; and his grandson Philip. As well, he is survived by his brother Richard and his sister-in-law Terry.
David was blessed to have a wonderful, caring family. He was able to travel and explore new places while taking many family vacations with them. David’s many interests included the trumpet and piano, sailing, golfing, and skiing. He loved classical music and enjoyed attending symphonies. Although David experienced many health issues, up until three years ago he was able to rebound from them and have a healthy and happy quality of life. David always appreciated each day and lived life to the fullest. He had remarkable strength and tenacity in facing and meeting his struggles. We take comfort in knowing that David is at peace with our heavenly Father.
Ellsmore (Al) Ware Vence
Ellsmore (Al) Ware Vence, 83, passed away peacefully with his wife Linda next to him in the Hospice of the Valley on April 26, 2023. His children Kim and Chris and their spouses were also in constant attendance.
Al was born on July 18, 1939, in Bridgeton City, N.J. He was the son of the late Robert Lawrence Vence and Ruth Ellen Ware.
Al was an outstanding student and graduated from Claymont High School at the age of 16, after which he entered the Air Force. He met his wife Carol Jean (Huber) Vence in Belleville, Ill., during his time in the Air Force. After serving, he worked for Honeywell Information Systems from 1970-72 as District Manager of Field Engineers in Minneapolis, Minn., and moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he managed Honeywell’s final system tests and product quality for the total factory output until 1978.
During that time, he earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Grand Canyon College (1978). Al then moved to Sunnyvale, Calif., to work for Amdahl Corporation, where he worked until his retirement in 2000. Al and Carol had two children, Kimberly (Kim) Moore and Christopher (Chris) Vence, who reside in California with their respective families. Kim married Jeff Moore and they have three beautiful girls: Christina, Bailey, and Jennifer. Chris married Kim Wolf, a close friend since high school.
Al took pride and joy in his family, and when he wasn’t at work he could be found attending and refereeing his kids’ soccer games and helping with homework. He also joined the Morgan Hill Lodge Masons in 1985 for his daughter who was in Rainbow Girls, another Masonic organization.
In 2005 he retired to PebbleCreek, in Goodyear, Ariz., with his wife Carol. In retirement they traveled extensively and both became Bridge “masters.” Unfortunately, after 45 years of marriage, Carol passed away in 2010 from pancreatic cancer.
In 2012 Al began to travel again, and in 2014 met his wife Linda Jane Linthicum in Cape Town, South Africa. Sitting down next to her on a bus tour to a private game reserve, he found they were both from Arizona, with common interests. They were married Nov. 2, 2014, and continued traveling around the world.
Al enjoyed traveling, visiting his family in California, golf, billiards, photography, opera and country music, reading, astronomy, chess, and tried many other things like drawing, Spanish, dancing, etc. In 2018, he and Linda adopted two Havanese puppies, who were excellent companions during Covid-19.
Al is survived by his wife Linda Jane Linthicum, his siblings Robert Lawrence Vence II and Judy Kates, his children Kimberly Moore and Christopher Vence, and his grandchildren Christina, Bailey, and Jennifer Moore.
Robert Anthony Voccola
Robert Anthony Voccola passed away on April 8, 2023. Robert was a generous, dedicated, faithful, and loving husband, father, and Papa.
He is survived by his devoted wife Jacqueline. In addition to the love of his life, Jackie, he is survived by his daughter Diana Voccola, and her children Harley Lynn Brunetti and her husband Stephen, Marc Robert Ventura, Lucas Leonel Ventura, and Thea Morgan Ventura, his son Robert Voccola and his children Anthony Joseph and Kaitlin Rose Voccola.
Survivors also include Jackie’s brother Ed Oliver and his wife Deb, their children Brian Oliver and Christie Terranova and her husband Josh, and their daughter Summer Rose Terranova.
Robert joined the United States Army after high school and served from 1959 to 1967 on active duty including tours in Korea, Europe, and Vietnam. He saw combat as a helicopter crew chief/door gunner in Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry Division where he earned several ribbons and medals.
After serving his country, Robert went on to serve his community by joining the Stratford Police Department where he served in all ranks and divisions with honor and dignity for 31 years before retiring with the rank of Captain.
Immediately after retiring from the Stratford Police Department, Robert was chosen, after a national search, to lead the Shelton Connecticut Police Department into the 21st century. He served the City of Shelton as the Chief of Police from 1999 until his retirement in 2006.
He was a proud life member and distinguished service officer with the VFW POST 6310 in Tolleson, Ariz.
After retiring Robert moved with his wife Jackie to Goodyear, Ariz., where he lived until his passing.
Services will take place on July 1, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, Conn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VFW POST 6310 (building fund), PO Box 1178, Tolleson, AZ 85353.