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James Kriegh
Kriegh, James, 78, of Oro Valley, AZ passed away October 10, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Kriegh and is
survived by children, Kevin Kriegh and Kathleen Buop; and
grandchildren, James A., Johnathon and Amanda Kriegh and Stephanie
and Sarah Buop. As a young baseball star, Jim signed a professional
contract. He later served in the US Army. Jim was Professor Emeritus
of Civil Engineering at the University of Arizona. He is considered
the Father of the Town of Oro Valley and was a former Oro Valley
Town Engineer and Councilman. In 1995 Jim discovered a
meteorite-strewn field in Northwest Arizona. He worked with the
University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary lab to document and study
it. Most recently, Jim founded the Oro Valley Historical Society and
was instrumental in having the town of Oro Valley acquire the Steam
Pump Ranch. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday,
October 14, 2007 at the James D. Kriegh Park in Oro Valley. In lieu
of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be made to the Oro Valley
Historical Society, c/o 45 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704.
Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern
Avenue.
Published in Tucson on 10/12/2007.
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Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:15:21 EDT
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There will be a Memorial Service
for
James D. Kriegh
At
James D. Kriegh Park
Sunday at 11:00 am Oct 14, 2007
Jim had had a massive heart attack last Monday night and did not recover.
Roxy Johnson
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Member
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797.9597
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