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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 4, 2021
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OBITUARIES Howard David Knall
Howard David Knall, 80 years old, passed away on Friday, July 23,2021 in Goodyear, AZ. He was the son of the late Phillip A and Barbara M (Zoeller) Knall, and was born on November 4, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Lou (Miller) Knall, son Christopher C Knall and daughter, Pamela M (Michael) Walker, grandson, Cody M Walker and granddaughter, Sydney N Walker both of Goodyear, AZ, and grandson, Joseph T Knall of Louisville, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.
Roland Nissley
Roland Nissley entered the great beyond on July 27, 2021 in Litchfield Park, AZ after a life well lived and enjoyed. Roland was born in Manheim, PA on July 1, 1932. On August 17, 2021 at 9:00 am Roland's ashes will be interred at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. His Arizona friends and family are invited to attend the ceremony and for coffee and pastries afterward at Janey's Coffee Company & Bodega. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/roland-nissley/
Rashard “Ricky” Alan Shaw
Rashard (Ricky) Alan Shaw born to the late Velve Shaw and Erma Lee Green on December 25,1962 in Muskegon, Michigan. Rashard and his brothers spent their childhood singing with his uncle Lee Artis Johnson (walking musicappreciation teacher) who introduced him to his love of music and with his grandparents (Ernesteen Brown and Virda Johnson )in Muskegon, MI. Rashard was modest, but he had an awesome singing voice. He spent a lot of time listening to jazz by his favorite artists like George Howard, Najee, Paul Taylor, and Grover Washington. Rashard had an extraordinary relationship with his grandpa full of special moments, this bond would be exemplified throughout his own life as he mimicked the same quiet, laid back ,spiritual demeanor of his grandfather. Rashard accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early in his life and lived out his faith. As he grew older he began a spiritual awareness journey of understanding fact from fiction and where our the traditions and customs of black history and spirituality derived. The more he learned the more passionate he became about understanding the conditions people of color ended up in. He believed and would often say that more than anything , “ we are a a spiritual people!” During his formal education Rashard attended schools in both Michigan and California. One of his proudest memories was wearing #40 on the BEE football team at Locke High School in Los Angeles where he ran 1857 yards his sophomore year. When he played street ball, he was known to impress opponents with his lefthand jump shot. Rashard ultimately graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan Class of 1982 and went on to pursue his Master in Mental Health ounseling from the University of Phoenix, Walker, MI campus. Rashard served our country by joining the military immediately after high school and served in the Navy, and in the National Guard before returning to Grand Rapids, MI. Rashard worked with disadvantaged children and adults most of his life always offering advice and consultation to inspire others to believe in themselves and to make good choices. He held positions at the detention center, Wedgwood Christian Services for many years, and with other employers throughout his life. Most recently Rashard served as a Counselor with
Laveen School District in Phoenix, AZ. Rashard passion as a Michigan State sports fan inspired a conversation with Michigan fans where he would go. However, as much as he loved sports he was , a historian of sorts and could spend hours engulfed in conversation about historical events. He had an uncanning ability to recall dates, times, and details of events as Rashard was a wonderful, soft spoken, supportive man that everyone found it easy to interact with and confide in. Rashad loved his family and married Erma Major on September 20,2003. They spent many years together where his affection was often on display. One year, for their anniversary, Rashard, dressed in his best suit, went to Erma’s job with a dozen of roses and sung to her in front of all of her coworkers. They were a beloved, blended family while they had no children together they were the proud parents to a fur baby Teddy. While they spent most of their life in Grand Rapids, MI, in 2014 they made the move across the country to begin a new journey in Buckeye, AZ. Rashard and Erma loved traveling together and exploring new places together including taking road trips in his prized black, Sebring convertible while listening to his favorite jazz musicians. Erma frequently photographed their adventures and shared their experiences with family online. At a tone where family photos seem obsolete. Erma made sure to capture her family every chance she got and will have these memories of Rashard to share and reflect on for many years to come. Rashard is survived by his wife Erma Major-Shaw, his children: Brittany, Brandi, and Breanna Shaw, Stepchildren: Kenyetti (Mary)Major, Michael Foster, and Demi Major. Two brothers:Victor and Shan ( Sharon) Shaw. Uncle George(Carmen) Gilbert. His brothers from childhood: Mike (Deanna) Lee and Alan( April) Hight, StanleyThomas, and Michael Voss. Grandchildren:,Braylin, Bryson, and Bryer Shaw, step grandchildren: Yasir and Sumiya Foster, Kendal and Gavin Major, Demille, Demier, and Demiya (Peachie Pooh) Major. In laws : Kimberly Otterbridge, William( Rosalyn), Terry, John Freeman, Helen(Asamu) Johnson , and Toni Foster. He leaves nieces, nephews, and many more. Special Cousin in law: Shirley Thomas. Rashard was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents. Internment: Garfield Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI -Section 21 lot 6 grave 6.
Jody Lee Salokar
Jody Lee Salokar was born in Spokane, WA on August 17, 1974 to Robert Salokar and Annie Hansen. He died on July 2, 2021, in Surprise, AZ after living courageously with muscular dystrophy throughout his life. All service information is private at this time. To read the full obituary or to the family condolences please visit https://www.simplycremationaz.com/ obituary/jody-lee-salokar/
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