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Zora A. (Austin) McDonald

Posted 2016-02-18 by Pat R
Arizona Republic (Phoenix AZ)
Sunday, May 3, 1953, p 11

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Tempe--Mrs. Zora Austin McDonald, 86, pioneer resident of Arizona, died yesterday at the Pioneer's home in Prescott, where she had been a guest the past two years.

She was native of Texas, and moved to Tempe with her family in 1888. Her husband, the late John B. McDonald, died many years ago.

After his death, she resided with her son, the late Ralph McDonald, veteran peace officer of Tempe.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by a son, Edward, San Antonio, Tex., and six grandchildren.

The body will be brought to Tempe for burial and the Carr Mortuary will be in charge of arrangements.
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Arizona Republic (Phoenix AZ)
Tuesday, May 5, 1953, p 4

Prescott--Funeral services for Mrs. Zora McDonald, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today in the Hunter Mortuary here. The body will be sent to Tempe for burial. Mrs. McDonald, who had been a guest of the Arizona Pioneers Home since Feb. 21, 1951, died there Saturday. She came to Phoenix from Texas in 1888. Survivors include a son, Edward, San Antonio, Tex.

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