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Harry Dunshee Obituary
of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was 92. Raised in Stanberry, MO, John earned his BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia and was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
John served in the Navy as LTJG aboard the USS Holder (1952-54). Afterward he spent his early family years in Kansas City, MO working for Kansas City Power and Light. In 1974 John moved to Tucson where he was employed by Tucson Electric Power until retiring in 1984.
During his retirement years John enjoyed extensive travels, including vacations with family. He was also an active leader in the Kiwanis Club of Tucson, worked as an engineering consultant in several less developed countries, volunteered in the community, and enjoyed tennis and golf.
John is survived by two children, Sally Kizer (Chuck) and Dr. Curt Dunshee (Beth); four grandchildren, John Kizer (Dana), Keara Stratton (Will), Sarah Curry (Brian), and Patrick Dunshee (finacée Brooke); and a niece, Debbie Garrison. He was preceded in death by his former spouse, Joyce Dunshee; his parents, Dr. Harry Dunshee Sr. and Olivette Dunshee; and a brother, Dr. Robert Dunshee.
A private memorial with burial in Missouri has been planned by the family.
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Amy Bass
January 8, 2022
John was on my heart this morning and so I Googled him and landed here. I am sad to learn he has passed on to the next life. John was such a bright spot in a challenging world. He always had a warm smile and cared about everyone. I spent 20 years in and out at his KYCC table (and a few lunches) only but I will never forget his greatness. Rest In Peace and my condolences to his family.
Jana Beutler
December 27, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of John´s passing. I knew him for over 30 years and always appreciated his sense of humor and love for his family.
Kathleen Heitzmann
September 15, 2021
I am sad to hear of John´s passing. I knew him when I worked for the Pima County Attorney´s Victim Witness Program, for which he was a long time, valued volunteer. Hugs and condolences to his family.
Jack Erickson
September 12, 2021
I knew John through Kiwanis and enjoyed meeting with him. His jokes were generally terrible, but he had a huge heart, and the Key Club students who know him thought highly of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Nancy Tepper
September 10, 2021
John was an insightful and dedicated leader to our Kiwanis Young Children´s Council since its inception 25 years ago. He was also a great friend to me and champion to the children of our Tucson community. Rest in well-deserved peace my friend.
Kiwanis Club of Tucson
September 10, 2021
You have lost a dear family patriarch and we have lost our "Silver Kiwanian." The children of Tucson and surrounding communities have lost a dedicated advocate and benefactor. We were honored to have John as a member of Kiwanis Club of Tucson for 44 years. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace.
And to Lieutenant Dunshee: "Fair winds and following seas, my friend."
Greg Landers, President
for the Kiwanis Club of Tucson
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