Priscilla June Gentle age 89, of Prescott, AZ passed away May 3, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born June 26, 1927 in Detroit, MI to John and Lula Beard. She was raised in Royal, Michigan and graduated high school there. After graduation she worked for a company in Clawson, MI that made war related machinery. In 1946 she married Harry P. Gentle. They moved to Tucson, AZ in 1952 traveling for four days on a brand new highway, Route 66, in a Ford Club Coupe. She lived in Tucson for 36 years and raised her three children there, then moved to Prescott, AZ in 1988 when Harry retired. Priscilla was an avid fisherman, seamstress and gardener. She was also very active in bible study classes.
Priscilla is survived by her husband, Harry; daughter, Betsy Gaus; sons, Dan and Larry Gentle; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lula Beard; sisters, Helene and Roberta; and brother, John.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 am, Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery – Marana, 15950 N Luckett Rd, Marana, AZ 85653.