MCFALL, Fred E.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ September 6, 2007 Fred E. McFall, 89, went to be with our Lord Aug. 31, 2007. Fred was born to Dan Herman and Mary Bridget (Maguire) McFall on Oct. 3, 1917, in Ottawa, Canada. He worked for the Arizona Republic and Gazette newspaper for 32 years where he met his bride, Dorothy Ann Wirries. They lived in Flagstaff for 35 years where he was active in the Catholic Church, his children's lives and the community. Their final years were spent in the Pinetop-Lakeside area. Fred left a legacy of many friends, including paper carriers who loved, admired and respected him. Mr. McFall is survived by his children, Kathy Atha of Lakeside; Ken (Sharon) McFall of Lakeside; Bill (Kandi) McFall of Marana, Marilynn (Lee) Short of Lakeside, John (Diane) McFall of Lakeside, Dorothy Jean McFall of Flagstaff, Barbara (Richard) Flores of Lakeside, Bob (Karen) McFall of Flagstaff, Leo McFall of Lakeside and Larry McFall of Sacramento, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy Ann Wirries McFall, daughter Carol Ann Woody, grandsons Wayne Woody and Justin Flores, and granddaughter, KimberLee Ann Short. "We Love You Daddy, Little Grandpa and We'll Miss You!" Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com.