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In Memoriam

Honoring the Arizona trapshooters who have completed their careers. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and friendship enriched our community beyond measure.

Jim "Bob" Davis

March 28, 2024

Jim "Bob" Davis passed away peacefully at his home four days after his 85th birthday. He was a career law enforcement officer for the State of Arizona and lifetime member of the ATA and ASTA.

Dave Carl

October 4, 2023

Dave Carl, age 75, a Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War, Professional Photographer and Trap shooter, passed away while on vacation with his wife in Vermont October 4, 2023.

Terry & Dianna Courtemash

November 11, 2022 & May 6, 2023

Terry started shooting in 1978 and Dianna 2009. Both retired from shooting in 2015. Terry broke 122,600 targets and was a life member of the ATA and ASTA. Terry and Dianna were very well liked and a fixture at many ASTA tournaments as well as shooting in many States.

W.P. Tiedje

November 13, 2022

William P. Tiedje from Sun City, AZ passed away on November 13, 2022 surrounded by family. William previously served as President of the Phoenix Trap & Skeet Club.

John Fornadel

April 26, 2022

Johnnie Dale Prytula

April 9, 2022

Johnnie Dale Prytula passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022. He joined the ATA in 1974 and received his 100,000 Handicap Certificate from the Association. He was also a Life Member of the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club since 1985.

Dusty A. McWilliams

November 4, 2021

Dusty unexpectedly passed away on November 4, 2021. He was from Mesa, AZ and a long time shooter at Rio Salado Sportsmans Club.

George Reynolds

October 13, 2021

George was a longtime ASTA member and lifetime ATA member.

Paul Jacobs

June 8, 2021

Paul served as Trap Coordinator for Ben Avery Clay Busters for many years and will be missed.

Larry Mane

April 6, 2021

Larry was a past President of the ASTA and long time Board member. Larry's many contributions to our sport and his presence will be sorely missed.

Jim Grider

September 25, 2020

Jim was Three-time Arizona ATA Champion.

Steven Mazieka

August 12, 2020

Billy Justice

June 16, 2020

Steve Phelps

March 7, 2020

Semper Samsam

March 1, 2020

David Valandra

May 2, 2019

Rod Ritter

February 26, 2019

Glenn Dobbs

August 17, 2018

Joseph Pollo

May 2018

Kenneth Vanderpool

April 19, 2018

Kenneth Vanderpool passed away in a Las Vegas Hospital Thursday, April 19, 2018.

James P. McGowan

March 18, 2018

Bill Ruhlman

February 7, 2018

Unfortunately Bill Ruhlman lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Claude E. Felix

January 10, 2018

Don W. Brown

December 11, 2017

Melvin Williams

October 17, 2017

Patrick "Pete" Patton

August 21, 2017

Nancy Whitaker

March 11, 2017

Wayne Hance

September 26, 2016

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