R.I.P. Governor Evan Mecham

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KTAR reports that former Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham, 83, has passed away.  

Update: A memorial service for Governor Mecham will be held Saturday, March 1, 10:30 a.m at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 4901 West Union Hills.

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3 Responses to “R.I.P. Governor Evan Mecham”

  1. Proud to have known him Says:
    February 22, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Gov. Evan Mecham was a man of deep faith, firm conviction and a successful businessman. He served in the AZ state senate was the subject of the AZ Republic’s ire from the day he was elected governor. Mecham did not bow and scrape to the will of the state’s largest newspaper, and eventually started his own, The Arizona Independent.

    He was simultaneously the subject of a recall, impeachment and criminal charges were filed against him. Eventually, he was acquitted on all felony charges, but had already been removed from office. Secretary of State, Rose Mofford succeeded him as governor.

    Rest in Peace, Governor.

  2. Vince Says:
    February 22, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    A fine man. I also knew and supported him. He was treated very shabbily and deserved much better.

  3. Marianne Says:
    February 22, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    With sincere condolences to the Mecham family. He was a fine man.

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