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Amy O'Connor Obituary

Amy (Gibbons) Shaw O'Connor, 76, of Peoria, Arizona. Passed away at home with family at her side August 21, 2007. She was born in St. Johns, AZ on January 27, 1931 to LeRoy and Amy P. Gibbons. In 1936 the family moved to Holbrook, AZ where Amy graduated from high school. She then attended Brigham Young University. Amy was a successful homemaker in Holbrook. She was also very busy with a family restaurant, and then later worked for the Holbrook Public Schools. After moving to Phoenix in 1970, she worked for Maricopa Community College District and pursued her talents in entertainment as a professional vocalist and dancer. Her success as a entertainer in the Valley led to performance tours on the east and west coasts as well as on cruise ships. Amy's great love for people moved her to become a licensed medical technician with additional degrees in therapeutic massage and medical hypnotherapy. For relaxation Amy loved to oil paint and was a accomplished artist. Amy never met a stranger and had an outgoing personality with a real flare for humor. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband Hal O'Connor of Peoria, AZ, daughter Michelle Cross of Glendale, AZ, sons Robert (MaryAnn) Cross, and Kurt Cross of Phoenix, AZ, eight grandchildren, Cherlynn, Christopher, Ryan, Lauren, Joey, Kristy, Robby and Becca and one great-grandchild, sisters Sandi and Valerie (Jim) of Prescott, AZ, Beverly (Douglas) of Orem, UT, and a brother, LeRoy of Pleasant Grove, UT. A private memorial service will be held Saturday August 25, 2007 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Burial will be in Resthaven Park in Glendale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of AZ or Hospice of the Valley.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 24, 2007.

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Don McCleve

August 29, 2007

Sad
to read of the death of our talented, vivacious neighbor and friend
during my boyhood in Holbrook. The Roy Gibbons family enriched Holbrook
and everywhere else they settled. Amy was charming, vivacious, talented
and the envy of all her schoolmates. She will be greatly missed.

Norma Tucker

August 26, 2007

To Amy's Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. Amy and our father, Bill Kelley (whom we lost in 1986) were dear friends for many years. They enjoyed many happy times together with their mutual love of music. Again, our deepest sympathy.
The family of Bill Kelley

Tricia Reynolds

August 24, 2007

In memory of my dear Aunt Amy...the last time I saw her was on a three hour drive to my grandpa's funeral in northern Az. She and Hal were so kind as to pick me up from the airport. We had such a nice visit. My memories are so fond of visiting her as a child. I would leave with aching cheeks and tummy from laughing so hard. The food was always so delicious; what a fantastic cook! I loved her laugh and her smile more than anything. She was always kind, fun, and so talented.
My deepest condolensces to Hal and thank you so very much for showing us such unselfish care and love for Aunt Amy. To my cousins, Rob, Marianne, and Kurt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. My apologies for being unable to attend the memorial services. I wish I could come and pay my respects in person. I send my love, sympathy and care to you all.
Sincerely,
Tricia Gibbons Reynolds
(daughter of Lee and Donna Gibbons)

Janet Etzel

August 24, 2007

Though I didn't know Amy personally
I came to know she was an amazing individual with many talents. What most impressed me was the loving devotion given to her by her spouse Hal, this attested to the kind of person she was.

Donna Gibbons

August 24, 2007

To Amy's Family,
I want to express my love to each of you in the passing of Amy. I have so many cherished memories of all of you. I know how much she loved her family and how proud she was of her children and grandchildren.
She kept us all laughing, didn't she and we have all missed that since she became ill. I last saw her over a year ago when your uncle Lee, Bev, Doug and I had dinner with her and Hal. I will treasure that memory and short time with her.
Please know of my love and concern for each of you. Life forces turns in our lives that we never expected and I am sad that I have less contact with your family and I miss that.
Amy won't be a stranger in Heaven with all the relatives who surely greeted her there including our two sons, Mike and Rich.
Please know of my, and your Uncle Lee's, love and support in this time of loss.
Donna Gibbons

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