Ella Berresford WALTZ

WALTZ, Ella Berresford passed into God's embrace peacefully July 10, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Beaver, PA to Paul and Edna Berresford. She earned her bachelor's degree in education from Muskingum University in New Concord, OH and her master's degree in library science from Kent State University. Ella began her teaching career in Wintersville, OH in 1949 and taught in northern Ohio until becoming Librarian at Bay Village High School. After 30 years in Ohio public schools, Ella moved to Tucson in 1979. She substituted in public schools and then was an elementary librarian in TUSD for seven years, culminating over 43 years in education. Ella was a faithful, diligent leader at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church where she gave her time as an Elder, Deacon, volunteer coordinator, receptionist, and Librarian. God and church activities were the center of her life, and her work and faith inspired others. She was widely and deeply loved and will be missed by many. Ella was an honorary life member of the American Association of University Women. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Berresford of Tucson, stepdaughter, Connie Coffin (Gary), stepson, Robert W. Waltz (Marilyn), five step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson 85704 on Saturday, July 22, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or to Gideon International-West, 4034 E. Grant Rd., Tucson AZ 85712.