John Van Der Werf, 2005 Inductee (1916-2009) One of Fountain Hills’ earliest residents, John Van Der Werf was the first financial supporter of the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts. He and wife Pat purchased the first “Best of Show” painting in the art festival and later donated the art piece to the River of […]
Mildred Richards, 2005 Inductee An active early-day resident, Mrs. Richards was the first president of the Fountain Hills Women’s Club. One of the club’s early fund-raisers was a town cookbook. She coordinated this project and drew illustrations for it. One of her loves was music. Not only did she direct the choir at Fountain Hills […]
Lorne Pratt, 2005 Inductee As Senior Vice President of McCulloch Properties, Mr. Pratt originated the “fly to see before you buy” marketing program which attracted many mid-westerners to purchase property in Fountain Hills. It was Mr. Pratt who identified the property for the future Fountain Hills and he negotiated its purchase from the Page Land […]
Jane Mooty, 2004 Inductee Jane and her husband, Ken Glaseer, enjoyed success in the automotive sales, leasing and car rental business in Minneapolis. While vacationing in Arizona during the 1950s they found the Box Bar Ranch on the Verde River. They loved the area and visited it frequently with their two children. Later they heard […]
John Mooty, 2005 Inductee Throughout his life, John Mooty practiced the words he would like to say to future generations of children who visit the River of Time Museum. That is, “You are the beneficiary of a fabulous past. Your job is to improve it.” In his native Minnesota, he had served in numerous posts including […]
Jerry Miles, 2005 Inductee Retired Attorney Jerry Miles and his wife Jackie bought their first home in Fountain Hills in 1985, shortly after Mr. Miles put together a partnership to buy and rebuild the Saguaro Lake Marina. They became full time residents of Fountain Hills,in 1990. He was Mayor of Fountain Hills from 1996 to […]
Lin Lundgaard, 2005 Inductee After serving as a fighter pilot in World War II and a successful career that culminated in his position as vice president of sales for Cargill, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., this Rio Verde resident has been most active in that community’s affairs. Mr. Lundgaard has served as Treasurer and President of […]
Roy Kinsey, 2005 Inductee A passionate intensity for science, mountains, nature and family have propelled Mr. Kinsey’s involvement in his community of Fountain Hills. After a career of working in product development for Dupont Research, he and wife Bev moved to Arizona in 1971 and retired here in 1984. He has been an active member […]
Kay Kinder, 2005 Inductee One of Fountain Hills’ most successful retailers, Mrs. Kinder opened her women’s fashions shop on Dec. 1, 1973. At the time of her Hall of Fame induction, her business has been operating for more than 31 years. She was honored as Fountain Hills Business Person of the Year in 1990. The […]
Luis Hood, 2005 Inductee A long-time Fort McDowell tribal council member who served a term as tribal chairman, Mr. Hood dedicated his life to preserving the history and culture of the Yavapai people. He was deeply committed to teach young people the Yavapai’s native language and he stressed, “It is important to preserve the past.” […]