Monica Ruth Rankin

Monica grew up in Minnesota, where she helped around the farm and assisted her father, who was also an electrical contractor. She earned her journeyman electricians license at 18 and graduated from Northfield High School in 1942. With World War II raging, she went to work at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland , Oregon. Although taking a lot of "flak" as an 18 year old woman with a journeyman's license, she became strong and very successful. In 1944 she had a blind date with a young handsome sailor, Harold Rankin from Phoenix, AZ. They were married in 1945 and eventually moved to Tucson, AZ where they raised 3 children. They were married until his death on June 2, 2008.

Monica, also known as "Mom" to many was an avid volunteer, baker, and seamstress. Her cookies, breads, cakes, and pies are legendary around Tucson. Her craft work and baby blankets are just as renowned. She has been loved by, and touched the lives of, so many people during her 95 years.

She is survived by her three children, Penny, Dennis and Randy; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 7 soon to be 9 great great grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank her friends and acquaintances for making her feel loved, respected and important through her long life. It was an incredible and very happy journey. She will be missed dearly.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Monica's name online to: https://lastalarmfoundation.com/donations/

or sent to: Last Alarm Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 18408 Tucson, AZ 85731 (520) 305-1263

Fax: (520) 886-9137