Our Obituaries
Willie Mae Moore Strandtmann
June 14, 1914 - May 15, 2012
Willie Mae Moore Strandtmann was born to Roxie and Charles F. Moore on Flag Day, June 14, 1914 in Austin.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, George, and their daughter, Susan. Preceding her in death were father Charles, mother Roxie, and brothers Bailey and Frank Moore.
After graduating from Austin High School in 1934, Willie Mae enrolled at UT and was one of the first females...
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Walter Reifslager, Jr.
June 27, 1924 - May 15, 2012
Dr. Walter Reifslager Jr., an adoring husband, family patriarch, loyal friend and beloved physician, passed away peacefully in Austin on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the age of 87.
Walter will be missed dearly by his wife Doris, his sister Margie, his six children, their spouses and his thirteen grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also touched and enriched the lives of countless close...
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William (Bill) Peter Koppelman
March 16, 1926 - May 14, 2012
William (Bill) Peter Koppelman, 86, of Austin, TX passed away on May 14, 2012. He was born March 16, 1926 to Peter Wilhelm Koppelman and Bertha Stelter Koppelman in Galveston, TX.
A loving father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elinor Ruth Koppelman, his daughter Lisa Ann Statham, his grandson Robert William Statham, his son Stephen William...
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Dianne DeBois
October 8, 1945 - May 11, 2012
Dianne DeBois, 66, died peacefully May 11, of a short, acute illness.
She attended Wooldridge Elementary School, O'Henry Middle School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1963. During her school years, she made many lifelong friends.
One such friend was Joanne Jennings Riley. Joanne and her husband Richard, her sons and brothers were like family to Dianne. Judy Weyerman Kutin...
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Sam C. McKenzie, Jr.
October 9, 1927 - May 11, 2012
Sam C. McKenzie, Jr., 84, of Austin, Texas, died on Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born on October 9, 1927 to Sam McKenzie and Winnie Lynch McKenzie in Alvin, Texas.
Sam lived in Alvin through his high school years where he graduated Salutatorian. He went on to attend Texas A&M University (1945-1949), where he joined the Corps. He was in the A Infantry, where he was elected by his peers to be...
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William (Bill) Michael Walsh
June 16, 1916 - May 11, 2012
William (Bill) Michael Walsh of Austin, Texas, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the age of 95.
Bill is survived by his dear friend, Margaret Fontaine Kalina Stryk, and his goddaughter, Yuriko Ishiyama Studer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Elizabeth Walsh, his infant children, his mother, Violet Paggi Walsh, and his real father, Charles W. Walsh.
Bill was born on June 16,...
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Robert K. "Bob" Eveslage
September 5, 1927 - May 9, 2012
Robert K. "Bob" Eveslage, 84, passed away on May 9, 2012. He was born on September 5, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Alice (Kain) Eveslage.
He was a member of the U.S. Army and served in Japan transporting Prisoners of War. After his discharge, he returned to Cincinnati and enrolled at Xavier University receiving a B.S. degree in Business Administration in 1951. Bob began his...
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Doren Eskew
October 27, 1920 - May 8, 2012
DOREN ROBERT ESKEW died at home in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the age of 91. Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, lawyer, public servant, deacon, and friend, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Doren was preceded in death by Tommie Ruth McAnally Eskew, his loving wife of 61 years, and is survived by his children Sara Neal Eskew (widow of Larry Roark);...
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Gordon Cooper
May 15, 1928 - May 5, 2012
Gordon Wayne Cooper passed away May 5, 2012 in Austin, Texas. He was born May 15, 1928 in his parent's home in Ranger, TX.
He graduated from Eastland High School in 1945 then enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin to run track. Gordon received his Bachelor's degree in Business in 1949. His greatest joy was attending UT football games – always arriving early to watch the warm up and...
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Darleen Gibson
April 7, 1931 - May 3, 2012
Darleen Gibson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Austin, Texas. She was born on April 7, 1931 in San Pedro, California to Theodore Roosevelt Brown and Gertrude Gumball Brown.
Darleen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Gibson. She is survived by her children, Karen Sanders, Pam Dudley, Teddi Fulenwider, Jennifer Metcalfe, Lauris Blackwell and Kelly...
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Marty Band
March 28, 1926 - May 2, 2012
Marty Band, 86 of Austin, TX, peacefully passed away May 2, 2012 with his two daughters by his side. He will leave a deep void for those who were close to him in the days, months and years to come. His presence of character, sense of humor and wisdom will profoundly be missed. His brave attitude is a lesson for us all.
Born on March 28, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Austin, Texas in...
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Julian Shaw
August 7, 1934 - May 1, 2012
Julian Carr Shaw, 77, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away May 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. "Sweet Julian," as he was so affectionately known by many, was born on August 7, 1934, in Savannah, Georgia to Dr. Loundes Walton Shaw and Mildred Carr Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Carr Shaw.
Having been raised on the salt water, Julian was an...
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Dorothy "Mimi" Wallace
February 20, 1922 - April 28, 2012
Dorothy Garner "Mimi" Wallace, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 28, 2012. Dorothy was born on February 20, 1922, in Woodward, Oklahoma to Esther Holt Garner and Daniel David Garner. She was the third of ten children.
Dorothy always said she got to Texas as fast as she could, arriving in Jacksboro, Texas within weeks of her birth. She married Cal T. Wallace on December 6,...
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Anita Reynolds "Meemaw" Hamilton
September 25, 1929 - April 27, 2012
Anita Reynolds "Meemaw" Hamilton, 82, left this world to begin her new journey on Friday morning, April 27, 2012.
Anita was born September 25, 1929 in Dimmitt, Texas to Carlos and Annie Reynolds. She graduated from high school in Lubbock, Texas and received a degree in home economics from Texas Tech University. Anita married her lifelong sweetheart, Dalton Hamilton, and together they had two...
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Alfred (Al) Earl Helton, Sr.
January 11, 1931 - April 26, 2012
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my passing has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship...
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Patricia Beightler
January 13, 1925 - April 22, 2012
Patricia Ann Beightler, née Thompson, died Sunday April 22, 2012 at her home in Austin, Texas. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Drs Judy and William (Dee) Betts, Suzy and Jesse Whittenton, Drs Carol and John Ziebert, and Drs Barbara and Scot O'Donnell; daughter-in-law Dr Liz Beightler; grandchildren Lauren, Leslie, and Bobby Beightler, Michael and Kathryn Betts, Chris, Haley,...
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Richard Johnson
March 15, 1939 - April 21, 2012
Richard Scott Johnson died Saturday morning, April 21st in Austin, Texas. He succumbed to a stroke after struggling with complications from diabetes. He was 73 years old.
Richard was born March 15, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Betty Johnson. After attending Flat Rock High School, he studied theology at Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrew's University) in Berrien Springs from...
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Doris Ancira
November 30, 1945 - April 20, 2012
Doris Ann Ancira, 66, retired AISD employee, passed away on April 20, 2012 at her home in Elgin, Texas. Doris was born on November 30, 1945 in Burnet, Texas.
What Doris loved and most valued in her life was family. Doris is survived by her mother, Joanna Schulze, her brother, Gary Gillum, and her sister, Lori Schiller. She is also survived by her 4 daughters and their husbands:
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Elizabeth Wupperman
April 13, 1918 - April 19, 2012
Elizabeth Knox Rowe Wupperman, a longtime resident of Austin and Cedar Park, died on April 19, 2012, in Georgetown, Texas, under the compassionate supervision of the staff of Wesleyan at Scenic and Austin Hospice. She was 94.
Known to her many friends as Liz, she was born Demaris Elizabeth Knox on April 13, 1918, to Robert Randolph Knox and Beneva Claire Withers Knox. She arrived at home on...
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Petra Jalifi
August 2, 1928 - April 18, 2012
Petra V. Jalifi a longtime Austin resident was born on August 2, 1928 in Alice, Texas. She left this world on April 18, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Adela Villagran; brother, Antonio Villagran, and husband, Celestino Jalifi. Her survivors include her loving children, Rosy and Alfred Jalifi; sister Guadalupe Gonzales of Chicago; Jamie Jalifi (Maria) of Huntsville,...
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Helen Baldwin Bauer (Egbert Victor) Smith
January 4, 1924 - April 18, 2012
Mrs. Helen Baldwin Bauer (Egbert Victor) Smith passed from this world to the next on April 18, 2012.
Helen was born on January 4, 1924 to Adelaide Baldwin Bauer and Harry W. Bauer at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. She attended the Paris Schools and Paris Junior College. She received her BA degree from Texas Woman's University and worked in Dallas before coming to Austin. She met her...
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Karen Gould
September 26, 1946 - April 17, 2012
Karen Keel Gould died on Tuesday, April 17, at Seton Medical Center. She was born in Austin on September 26, 1946, and attended Brykerwoods School, O. Henry Junior High, and Austin High School, from which she graduated with honors in 1964. She played on the tennis team, was ranked in the state in doubles at one point, and was a member of Red Jackets. She received her B. S. (magna cum laude), M.A...
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Lee Ann Covert
April 1, 1955 - April 14, 2012
Lee Ann Brown Covert was born on April 1, 1955 and peacefully passed away on April 14, 2012. She bravely endured a longtime illness. Her faith and dependence on our loving God grew in the last years of her life.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Kenneth and Betty Brown, both of Austin. Her grandparents, Bert P. and Lorraine Brown, founded The Brown Schools of Austin and San...
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Dorothy Andrews
December 27, 1920 - April 14, 2012
Dorothy Elizabeth Andrews, age 91, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Saturday, April 14th. Dorothy was a proud Austin native and lifelong member of First Baptist Church.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Magnolia Elizabeth Turpen and Joe Turpen, her husband, John Rabb Andrews, her brother, Joe Francis Turpen, her granddaughter, Lauren Andrews,...
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John Emory Johnson
July 21, 1922 - April 14, 2012
Born in Hutto, TX July 21, 1922 to Ida and Anton Johnson, he was preceded in death by his 6 brothers and sisters. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Berkman Johnson, the mother of his children, and his step-son David Lastinger. Emory served in World War II during the D-Day Invasion in the glider corp. After returning from the service he lived in Round Rock and Austin. He was a...
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Oran "Buddy" Hopkins, Jr.
November 20, 1953 - April 13, 2012
Oran "Buddy" Hopkins, Jr., age 58, received his Eternal Reward on Friday April 13, 2012. He was born in Galveston to Anna Marie Thompson and the late Oran Hopkins, Sr. He graduated from O'Connell Catholic School, attended business school and went on to fulfill his dream of opening his own business, Hopkins Service Contractor. He married the love of his life, Marcia Filidei and they had two...
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Patricia "Pat" Richardson Smith
March 22, 1924 - April 13, 2012
Patricia "Pat" Richardson Smith died on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the age of 88. Born March 22, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Smith moved to Austin in 1942 after marrying Harold W. "Skeet" Smith, Ph.D., an instructor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. and Mrs. Smith lived in Austin where they raised their daughter Teri. The...
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"Ms. Rita" Whittaker
July 13, 1933 - April 12, 2012
She would have given the world to strangers; who had never known her. Fer her customers @ both Furr's and Luby's Cafeterias (North and South from 1974 thru 2009), she would have a Kind word and that Smile from her Heart; as they would resume their Journey fer the Day!
Many Thanks, Myma, fer Teaching me to Love! Thru ya, I find my most beautiful pieces of Peace; particularly when the cold of...
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Oliver Weldon Strom
October 22, 1920 - April 10, 2012
Oliver Weldon Strom, 91 of Austin, TX passed away April 10, 2012. Oliver was a native Texan, born October 22, 1920 to Klas Verner Strom and Emma Cecelia Holmberg Strom in Manor, Texas. He is survived by his son, Erik, of Austin.
In addition to his career, Dr. Strom enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping with his son, Erik and was actively involved with the Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
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Jack "Jiggs" Ziller
August 1, 1934 - April 7, 2012
Jack Leslie Ziller "Jiggs" (as he was known to his family) was born on August 1, 1934 to Ruth Albers and Jack Waverly Ziller in Austin, Texas. They lived in the historic Ziller family house at 12th and Blanco until the flood of 1936. The family escaped Austin's failing sewer systems and traveled to Hutto, to live with the Albers family on their farm. Later, they resided in various places in...
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Joyce Johnson
September 21, 1926 - April 6, 2012
Joyce LaNelle Johson, age 85, passed away on April 6, 2012. She was born in Austin, Texas on September 21, 1926.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Burial will follow at Capital Parks Cemetery in Plugerville.
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Rosemary Girardot
May 12, 1927 - April 6, 2012
Rosemary Coyne Girardot passed away in Austin, TX on Good Friday morning, April 6, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. This "35 year old" woman was born in 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin to John and Mabel Coyne.
A woman of laughter, joy, wit and holy wisdom, she served the church, her family, and the community with tireless energy and enthusiasm. Known and loved as a mother, teacher,...
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Dorothy Rushing Winters
December 2, 1925 - April 4, 2012
The bell tolled for Dorothy Rushing Winters on April 4, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Dorothy was born on December 2, 1925 to a fourth generation East Texas family, Alonzo and Lela Rushing of San Augustine, Texas.
Growing up, Dorothy attended the Hockaday Prepatory School in Dallas, Texas and then attended college at the University of Texas in Austin where she earned a B.A. in English and a minor in...
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William P. Staehely
June 21, 1933 - April 4, 2012
William P. Staehely, age 78, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, due to complications of a hemorrhagic stroke suffered in 2008. Born in Austin on June 21, 1933, the youngest of eight children of Walter Staehely and Alberta Martin Staehely, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Sophie Cooke, Mary Lucille Riley, Walter Staehely, Jr., Alfred Staehely, Carolyn Grove, Anne Sundstrom and...
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Beverly Ann Spraggins
April 17, 1952 - April 2, 2012
Beverly Ann Spraggins passed away peacefully at the lake house of her sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Ed Leahey, in Austin, Texas on April 2, 2012 at the age of 59. She was surrounded by family. Beverly is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Barrett and Andrea Spraggins; granddaughter, Addisen Spraggins; mother, Abby White; siblings, Sandy Leahey and Gary White; brother-in-law, Ed...
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Gertrude Irene Kleinert
May 15, 1919 - March 31, 2012
Gertrude I. Pampell Kleinert, age 92, passed away on March 31, 2012. She was born May 15, 1919 to Robert Pampell and Selma Schoppa Pampell in Winchester, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest O. Kleinert.
Gertrude is survived by son, Charles E. Kleinert and wife Patricia. She is also survived by three Grandchildren, Terri and husband Paul Rolling, Michael and wife Christi Kleinert,...
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Mollie Elizabeth McColpin
September 29, 1925 - March 30, 2012
Mollie Elizabeth McColpin, 86 years old, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012. She was a long time resident of Austin. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty three years, John McColpin, her son Mike McColpin and his wife Jeannie of Arab, Alabama, her daughter Becky Rabel of Austin, Texas, her son Pat and his wife Sherry of Lake Dallas, Texas; her grandchildren Laura Ashburn, Chris...
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Martha Crockett
October 7, 1924 - March 29, 2012
Martha Hellen Sanders Crockett, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and neighbor passed away peacefully at home from lung cancer at the age of 87 on Thursday, March 29th, 2012.
Born in Brazos, Texas on October, 7, 1924, Martha grew up in Joinerville, the youngest of the seven children of Joseph and Jobie Anna Sanders. She attended Gaston Junior and Senior High Schools...
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Inez Waldron Riggs
September 7, 1922 - March 28, 2012
Inez Waldron Riggs died Wednesday March 28, 2012 in Austin, Texas after a brief illness. She was born Helen Inez Waldron in Black Rock, AR to parents R.C. and Lucille Waldron in September 1922. She grew up in Walnut Ridge, AR, attended Arkansas Tech and graduated from the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She married Orval Elmo Riggs of Walnut Ridge,...
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Barbara McAvoy
May 26, 1941 - March 27, 2012
Barbara Gwendolyn McAvoy (nee' Frick), age 70, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday March 27, 2012 in Austin, Texas. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Catherine Rebecca Frick, of Westminster, Maryland.
Barbara attended Hamilton Junior High School and graduated from Eastern High School in 1959. She was passionate about music, and was a soprano in the Phoenix Choir. She...
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Donna Gruver
May 7, 1932 - March 27, 2012
Donna Mae Young Gruver, faithful servant of God, passed away March 27, 2012. She was born in Traer, Iowa on May 7, 1932 to Samuel William and Emma Anna Young. Her parents and grandparents were farmers in Iowa. Her Grandmother Young traveled to Iowa in a covered wagon to settle in Tama County, Iowa.
Her family moved to Waterloo, Iowa before World War II where Donna lived during her school years...
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Gerhard Werner
September 28, 1921 - March 26, 2012
Gerhard Werner, a pioneering neuroscientist, professor, and medical doctor, died on Monday, March 26, 2012 in Austin, Texas. He was 90.
Born in 1921, Gerhard Werner was a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Vienna, Austria, where he also studied mathematics and theoretical physics. His first academic appointment was in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of...
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Ryan Park Markert
August 11, 1993 - March 25, 2012
Ryan Christy Park Markert passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2012, at the age of 18. He was too young to pass so quickly, and his loss is sad beyond words.
Ryan is survived by his father, John T. Markert; his siblings, Erin Hayley, Sean Patrick, and Gwen Deirdre Park Markert; his step-mother, Jennifer L. Markert, and his step-siblings, Mazzy and Artie Zimmerman, all of Austin, Texas; his...
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Bill Sheldon
April 1, 1954 - March 24, 2012
William Knowles Sheldon, Jr. "Bill" passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. Born on April 1, 1954, he is survived by his mother and stepfather Agnes and John Tynan of Canyon Lake, sister Susan Sheldon of Waterloo, Iowa, nephews Ryan, Luke and Paul, and stepsisters Carey and Kaye. He also leaves behind a large and devoted group of friends.
Bill graduated from Southwestern University in 1976 and...
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Beverly Massengale
April 12, 1937 - March 24, 2012
Beverly Massengale (74) was born in Austin, Texas to Marvin and Patie Young. She graduated from the "old" Austin High School in 1955. In 1971, she began working for Seton Hospital as the first director of volunteer services, then in 1997, she joined the Seton Fund. Beverly was a loving wife to Bob Massengale, a wonderful mother to Sheryl, Melissa, Jim, Allison, and Robert. She was a very...
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Elsie McDavid
December 24, 1928 - March 23, 2012
Elsie Turner McDavid, 83, passed away March 23, 2012, with her children at her side in Austin, TX.
She was born December 24, 1928, in the Adina Community, Lexington TX to Pierce and Bertie Alice (Sillas) Turner. She graduated from Lexington High School along with her future husband (Benny McDavid) in 1946. Elsie and Benny were married in 1947 and had their first child (Charles) while living in...
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Janie Patterson
April 16, 1925 - March 20, 2012
Janie Kimball Russ Patterson passed away on March 20, 2012 in Austin, Texas surrounded by her loving family.
Janie was born in Houston, Texas on April 16, 1925 to Carl and Winifred Russ. She graduated from Lamar High School and moved to Austin in 1942 to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1946. She was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and...
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Wayne Norin
January 17, 1924 - March 17, 2012
Wayne Larry Norin went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born in Goodrich, North Dakota to Lillian Hilda Schmidt (Norin) and Alvin Norin on January 17, 1924. Both parents preceded him in death, as did his beloved wife of 59 years, Dorene.
Wayne proudly served his country as a paratrooper from December, 1942 until January 1946, with valor, receiving a number of medals. He...
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Jill Leslie Prusin
May 10, 1945 - March 15, 2012
Jill Prusin passed away March 15, 2012.
Jill (aka Nana) was born on May 10, 1945 in New York City and was raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University and graduated with a BA is business. Professionally, Jill worked for many years in Sales and Management but in 1984 found her true passion writing "copy" for the New York Restaurant Hotline. A publication that ranked and...
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Nell Schotz
May 24, 1934 - March 13, 2012
Nell Schotz was born in Austin, May 24th, 1934. She passed away at home on March 13, 2012.
Nell had a happy childhood with her loving parents, William Tensley Butler and Nellie A. Butler, and also many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. One of the many things that she enjoyed was a beautiful playhouse that her Daddy built for her and her friends to play in. She also had a sweet little...
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Lea Kraus
January 19, 1937 - March 13, 2012
Lea Kraus passed away on the morning of March 13, 2012. She was 75 years old. Her vibrant energy, passion and love were evident to all who knew or met her.
Lea was born in Bucharest, Romania and lived there through both the Nazi and Russian occupation. Her father, Rabbi Yesheyahu Barkay was an assistant to the Chief Rabbi of Romania. She moved to Israel in 1950. While in Israel she...
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Peggy Sackett
November 5, 1917 - March 12, 2012
Marguerite Augusta Porter Lockhart Sackett, known to all as "Peggy", died peacefully at home on March 12, 2012. She was born November 5, 1917 in Bewabik, Minnesota to Mable Johnson Porter and Grenville Alexander Porter. Her younger brother, Douglas Alexander Porter preceded her in death.
She was beloved by her grandmother, Lenora Augusta Day Johnson and her aunt, Florence Bell Johnson.
When...
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Janet Bartles
May 28, 1947 - March 12, 2012
Janet Elaine (Skoglund) Bartles, passed away after a long fight with cancer Monday March the 12th 2012. She did so with dignity, her son and husband were at her side as she let go of this earthly existence.
Janet began life May 28th, 1947 and as a little girl lived on 37th street in Austin just off the drag. Her parents were Swen and Dorothy Skoglund. She attended the old Baker elementary and...
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Landis Warden
April 29, 1935 - March 9, 2012
Landis William Warden (aka "Humdinger", "L", Dad, Sonny, Mudd and Pawpaw) 76, traveled on to see St Peter at the Golden Gates March 9, 2012 after a 7 year "Crusade" on dialysis.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Marie and would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on April 11, 2012. He is also survived by his children: Cheryl Crowe (Kenny Bechtold), Landis William Warden, Jr. ...
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Tom J. Appling
September 22, 1918 - March 9, 2012
Tom Appling was born September 22, 1918 in Wichita Falls to Lela and Walter Scott Appling. He died on March 9, 2012 in Austin. After finishing high school at The Methodist Home in Waco and business school, Tom served in the Navy in WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart and other service medals after his ship was torpedoed and sank.
He began a career in the paint business in West Texas, living...
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Buddy New
July 20, 1941 - March 8, 2012
Walter L. "Buddy" New, Jr., longtime University of Texas supporter, businessman and thoroughbred horse owner died at the age of 70 on March 8th in La Jolla, California, with his loving family at his side.
Buddy was born July 20, 1941 to Cora and Walter L. New in Odessa, Texas. His father who worked as a roughneck, and his mother, a homemaker, raised six children. A talented multi-sport...
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Mary Lou (Schuenemann) Stebler
February 12, 1938 - March 8, 2012
Mary Lou (Schuenemann) Stebler, age 74, died on March 8, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. Mary Lou was a strong-willed and determined person, true to her German roots, and maintained that strength until the very end. Born in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1938, Mary Lou was a talented dancer as a child and teenager. She danced in local Houston productions and on television. When she was...
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Mathaus Aiden Owens
May 18, 2009 - March 7, 2012
Mathaus Aiden Owens received his angels wings March 7, 2012 12:53am, wrapped in his mother's arms and surrounded by God's loving embrace. Mathaus loved life and reminded us to do the same. He knew love and joy. He brought people together and taught all of us to make the most of the life we are given. We must laugh, dance, find joy in every day and we must fulfill our purpose.
Mathaus will...
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Riley Jane Clark
December 7, 2001 - March 7, 2012
Our precious Riley Jane Clark passed on from this world to the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Leaving her fragile body behind, she is now completely whole and with her Lord. She was born December 7, 2001 in Austin, Texas. Her radiant smile brought us 10 years of joy. We are forever changed because of Riley Jane's presence in our lives. She taught us to love, to smile...
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Johnnie May Boone
January 5, 1924 - March 7, 2012
Johnnie Boone died March 7, 2012, at Seton Hospital surrounded by her family.
Johnnie was an outstanding educator in the Austin Public Schools. She taught second grade at Zilker Elementary School for 10 years, she was Primary Supervisor for the Division of Instruction for 13 years. In her role as supervisor, she was instrumental in getting legislation passed for free public school...
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William Charles Howland, Jr.
February 5, 1928 - March 6, 2012
The Reverend Dr. William Charles Howland, Jr., died peacefully in his home in Austin, Texas, on March 6, 2012, surrounded by his family. In his 62 years as an ordained minister, Dr. Howland was a champion of the underserved, underprivileged, and those without a voice. Bill was active in the Civil Rights movement and an inspiration to others in spite of threats to his own career and safety. In...
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Terry A. Grabow
August 19, 1945 - March 6, 2012
Terry A. Grabow, 66, of Austin died suddenly at home on March 6, 2012.
Born August 19, 1945, in Bellville to Wallis and Roma Grabow, he graduated from high school then the University of Texas in Austin.
Terry and his wife, Alice, made music together for 25 years.
Passionate about reading obituaries, he loved reading how others lived. In his own words, "I read them every day and joke that...
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Robert Rudié
February 12, 1919 - March 4, 2012
Rudié—Robert passed away at home on March 4 three weeks after his 93rd birthday. Born in New York City, the child of French immigrants Yvonne Connegère and Lazar Rudié, he came to Austin in 1981 where he served on the violin faculty at the University of Texas, and settled here a few years later. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Mishell, and will fill her heart forever with the gift of...
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Gloria Cole Windrum
December 13, 1926 - March 2, 2012
Gloria Cole Windrum, retired educator of Austin, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012. Born on December 13, 1926, in Temple Texas, Gloria grew up in Cameron, Texas, graduating from Yoe High School in 1943 as salutatorian of her class. She went to Lon Morris Junior College and to the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1947 with a Bachelors Degree in English and Speech Communication,...
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Emily Zuch McCormick
October 23, 1929 - March 2, 2012
Emily Zuch McCormick, age 82, of Austin, Texas joined her Lord along with her beloved parents, husband and brother on Friday, March 2nd. She died from complications arising from a recent bout with pneumonia. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother and a niece.
She is survived by her children: Janet (McCormick) and Randy Harper of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Tim and Dr. Annette ...
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Sheila Rene McGrath
March 6, 1978 - February 29, 2012
Sheila Rene McGrath, age 33, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
She was preceded in death by stepfather Jerry Wiley. Sheila was survived by husband, John Scott McGrath, son Dillon Scott McGrath, mother Janet Wiley, father and stepmother Jim and Katie Stone, sister Jamie Stone, mother-in-law and father-in law Barbara and Dan Kordick, father-in-law and mother-in...
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Luis Torres Cruz
April 25, 1941 - February 28, 2012
Mr. Luis Torres Cruz was called home to our Heavenly Father on February 28th, 2012. He was born on April 25th, 1941 in Austin, Texas to Paul and Mary Cruz.
Luis will always be remembered as a dedicated family man who was trusted, admired and respected by everyone who knew him. He was a hardworking gentleman, a champion softball player and coach and a lifelong Texas Longhorn fan. He assisted...
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Frederick Parker Savage
February 27, 1917 - February 26, 2012
Frederick Parker Savage was born on February 27, 1917 in Seneca Falls in the Finger Lakes district of upstate New York. His parents, Doctor Earl and Carolyn Savage moved to Weslaco, Texas when Fred was 5 years old.
Fred's father was a veterinarian in care of thousands of mules and horses at the cavalry army posts along the Texas/Mexico border. Doctor Savage decided to return to Texas after his...
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Elnora Melber
October 2, 1911 - February 26, 2012
Elnora Karoline Gebert Melber was born to Willie and Bertha Prinz Gebert on October 2, 1911 in the Richland community, Texas. She died at the age of 100 on February 26, 2012 in Granger, Texas. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. On December 17, 1930, she married Gus Melber at St. John's in Richland. From this union, five children were born.
She worked hard...
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Reggie Bashur
April 19, 1952 - February 25, 2012
Beloved husband, father, son, uncle and friend, Reggie Bashur passed from this life on February 25, 2012, with his family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 19, 1952, Reginald G. Bashur was the only child of Ruth and Reginald George Bashur.
For nearly 30 years, Reggie's extraordinary abilities as a political and communications strategist placed him in the thick of every major...
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Marilyn McDonald
August 30, 1931 - February 24, 2012
Our dearly beloved Marilyn Murray McDonald gently passed away unexpectedly into the realm of God's glory at 3:21 pm, on Friday, February 24 at Seton Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years of age.
Marilyn was born August 30, 1931 in Tyler, Texas as the only child of Mary and William Murray. She attended Tyler public schools where she was a cheerleader at Hogg Junior High and...
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Dean Herbst
May 26, 1923 - February 23, 2012
Dean Finley Herbst slipped out of this world quietly and at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Dean was born May 26, 1923, in Houston, the first child of Frank and Lila (McCullar) Finley.
When Dean was six months old, Frank received an appointment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which was to be his lifetime career with offices in the Federal Building in Austin...
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George McCarthy
December 1, 1936 - February 23, 2012
George Edward McCarthy, Jr. 75, died February 23, 2012, with his family by his side in Austin, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at St. Francis School (Barnes Gymnasium) 300 E. Huntland Drive in Austin.
He was born December 1,...
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Mary Pearl Williams
January 12, 1928 - February 22, 2012
Judge Mary Pearl Williams, the first woman judge in Travis County, died on February 22, 2012. Throughout her life, she had a deep and abiding concern for justice, compassion, and integrity.
Mary Pearl was born on January 12, 1928, to Marvin and Theo Mae Kethley Hall, in Brownsville, Texas, where Marvin was Cameron County Attorney. The family, including her younger brother, Jack Raymond...
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Robert "Bob" Brody
June 16, 1937 - February 21, 2012
Robert Brody (Bob) of Austin, Texas died on February 21, 2012 after a long fight with cancer.
He was born on June 16, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Leo and Mollie Brody, Jewish immigrants from Latvia and Poland, respectively. Bob grew up in New Jersey attending prep school at both the Peddie and Hun Schools and from an early age had an affinity for learning foreign languages. After a...
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Michael Wayne Zoch
October 8, 1959 - February 17, 2012
Michael Wayne Zoch, age 52, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Katy, Texas.
Michael was born in Houston, Texas on October 8, 1959 and grew up in Austin, Texas. He attended Anderson High School and served in the U.S. Air Force (1978-1979) in Illinois and Texas. Michael graduated from the University of Houston and was employed as an Application Technical Support Specialist with...
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Heather Ann Hoelscher
April 27, 1983 - February 16, 2012
Heather Ann Hoelscher passed away this past Thursday. Heather will always and forever remain in our hearts as an amazing young lady that loved her family and friends. At 9 months of age she had meningitis. Although she was born with hydrocephalus and suffered from epilepsy, Heather was high functioning with all her disabilities. We almost lost her at two years of age when she had a massive stroke...
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Jeanne Fowler
November 21, 1928 - February 16, 2012
Jeanne Rodgers Fowler, 83, born November 21, 1928 in Houston, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Rodgers, Jr. and Ruth Gildemeister Rodgers; and her husband, Christy C. (Kippy) Fowler.
She graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Houston and later attended The University of Houston, studying paleontology. Jeanne returned to school...
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Mike McKinney
August 23, 1946 - February 15, 2012
Michael W. McKinney, 65, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012.
Mike attended San Angelo public schools and graduated in 1964 as student body president. He attended Angelo State University before transferring to The University of Texas, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.
In 1968, Mike began working in the...
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Terry Ford Bonds
March 30, 1946 - February 15, 2012
Terry Ford Bonds, age 65, of Hutto/Austin, TX, passed away on February 15, 2012, with Alzheimer's.
Born and raised in Austin, TX March 30, 1946, Terry graduated from McCallum High with a scholarship to play baseball for UT Austin. He was later to become a proud Marine and loved this country til the day he died. He rodeoed, worked hard and played hard. He was so honored to be a Past Master of...
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Eleanor V. Kanis
December 11, 1922 - February 13, 2012
Eleanor V. Kanis, resident of Austin, TX since 1991, passed away on February 13, 2012 as the result of complications following a fall that broke her right hip, at the age of 89. She was born December 11, 1922 in Erie, Penna., the second daughter of James Van Aken and Ella Beck Van Aken.
Eleanor was an elementary school librarian for 19 years in the North East School District in North East, PA...
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Melba B. Serenil
January 23, 1949 - February 13, 2012
Melba B. Serenil, age 63, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012 after almost 4 years of fighting brain cancer. She was born on January 23, 1949 to Guadalupe and Jesusa Benavides in Karnes City, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe Benavides.
Melba is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Rodriguez of Austin, son, Christopher Serenil of Austin, and daughter, Melissa ...
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James Walter Garrett
January 15, 1948 - February 12, 2012
James Walter Garrett, 64, of Austin, Texas, passed away from cancer on February 12, 2012. He was born on January 15, 1948, in Los Angeles. At the age of 5, he moved to San Benito, Texas, where his Mother's family lived. He is preceded in death by his parents William Garrett and Margaret McCain Garrett.
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years Annetta Kuhn Garrett, his two sons, his two...
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Ronald Archie Gray
March 28, 1943 - February 11, 2012
Ronald Archie Gray
3/28/1943 – 2/11/2012
Ronald Archie Gray, 68 of Austin, Texas passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 11th, 2012. Ronnie was born to Archie and Gladys Gray on 3/28/1943 in Ramona Oklahoma. He lived in the Bartlesville, OK area until January of 1996. His failing health brought him to Austin to receive care and reside with his daughter.
Mr. Gray was a former employee...
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Leo Borel
April 18, 1924 - February 11, 2012
T. Sgt. Leo P. Borel, retired after serving twenty-seven years in the Army and Air Force, was one of the earliest men to be drafted from the Port Arthur area during World War II, and one who made the service a career, passed away February 11, 2012 in Austin, Texas.
Borel was drafted 1942 and underwent basic training at Ft. Knox, KY, before taking part in campaigns in North Africa, France,...
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Mildred Wade Braxton
July 19, 1924 - February 10, 2012
Mrs. Mildred Wade Braxton, 87 years of age, was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on July 19, 1924. She went home to glory on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:25 p.m.
She was born to proud parents, the late Joseph and Angel Wade. Mildred had one son, Felton, who was the joy of her life. Felton went to his heavenly home on Mothers Day, 2011. I am sure that the two of them, along with parents...
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George Warren Douglas
August 10, 1938 - February 10, 2012
George Warren Douglas passed away at home attended by his family after a long illness. George was born in Arlington, Texas August 10, 1938, youngest of three children to Clarence Loyd Douglas and Nellie Mabel Curtis. He grew up in Stillwater Oklahoma from 1946, graduated from Stillwater High School, Class of 1956 with Honors. He earned a scholarship and graduated from Yale University in 1960...
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Louanna McCulley
May 16, 1951 - February 9, 2012
Louanna (Sweetie, Lou, LuLu) McCulley, was born in Mercedes Texas on May 16, 1951 went to be with our Lord the afternoon of Thursday, February 9th. She was the second of four daughters born to O.B. and Billie Maloy. Sweetie succumbed to cancer after a gallant fight that began in December of 1989. During that fight she spent two and a half years in clinical trials in San Antonio and Round Rock...
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Miriam Tormollan
January 11, 1923 - February 8, 2012
Miriam Tormollan, educator, and activist for education of women and girls, died February 8, 2012 in Austin from complications of surgery, at the age of 89.
Miriam was a teacher of advanced placed senior English at Crockett High School for more than 15 years, where she was recognized for her excellence by being selected twice as "Teacher of the Year", having organized Shakespeare festivals, and...
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Susie Zachary
April 21, 1919 - February 7, 2012
Eva Sue (Susie) Bell Zachary, age 92 of Austin, peacefully passed away at Seton Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Her great niece, Jamie Hislop was at her side.
Susie was born on April 21, 1919 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Orville E. and Thelma Murphy. She spent her childhood in Shawnee, Oklahoma and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1937. Susie then went to McAllen to be with her...
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Jordan Nash
January 15, 1988 - February 5, 2012
Jordan Gibbs Nash, 24, was called to his Lord and Savior February 5, 2012. He was born in
Austin, Texas, January 15, 1988.
Jordan had a passion for cars and trucks. After graduating from McCallum High School, he went to Universal Technical Institute to advance his knowledge of automobiles. When he graduated from UTI, he started working for Ellis and Salazar Garage and Body Shop. He truly...
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Charles ("Chuck") Roger Wheeler
September 9, 1930 - February 3, 2012
Charles ("Chuck") Roger Wheeler was born on September 9, 1930 in Bellevue, Pennsylvania as Charles Bigley Miller.
Chuck sang and played drums while in high school. As a Junior, he placed second in the state in baritone voice. After high school, Chuck enlisted in the Marines and then the Air Force. He was stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War. Chuck married Lois Kathryn Houck...
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Sue C. McFarland
March 16, 1927 - February 3, 2012
Sunrise: March 16, 1927 - Sunset: February 3, 2012
Sue Chambers McFarland was born in San Antonio, Texas to parents Roy and Tom Almeda (Jones) Chambers on March 16, 1927 and passed away from natural causes at the age of 84 in Austin on February 3, 2012.
She grew up in San Antonio and graduated from George W. Brackenridge High School in 1944 and also briefly attended nursing school in San...
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Ryan William Thompson
November 19, 1976 - January 31, 2012
Victorious in life and victorious in death our precious Ryan, husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend was called home to be with His Lord and Savior on January 31, 2012. He fought the good fight for almost 10 years since his diagnosis with leukemia and bone marrow transplant. The many challenges he endured and overcame were such an inspiration and blessing to all who met him and loved...
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Harold Brumley
November 21, 1932 - January 31, 2012
Harold Wayne Brumley, M.D. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012 surrounded by family.
Born in Memphis, Texas in 1932 to Raymond and Florence Brumley, Harold grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High and the University of Texas. In 1953, he married Marilyn Lyles and began a fifty year long medical career. Dr. Brumley went to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston...
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Genevieve Vickery
May 23, 1957 - January 31, 2012
God blesses His world by sending us those He knows will be vessels of His love. Genevieve lived her life fulfilling that role by pouring out love to all who knew her through her care, joy, devotion and determination. Her heart was formed to give to children; a mother to so many as a foster- parent, a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer, and a teacher. Her desire was focused as a light...
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Allen Pannell, Sr.
July 29, 1955 - January 29, 2012
Allen Dean Pannell, Sr., age 56, of Austin passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He was born on July 29, 1955, also in Austin. He was a beloved father, brother, and friend to many. He will be dearly missed.
Allen loved the outdoors and spent many mornings walking local creeks with his dog Bud. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time at the coast, and collecting knives and guns. He...
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Helene Abkowitz Bell
May 4, 1920 - January 29, 2012
Helene Esther Simonson Abkowitz Bell was born on May 4, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY and expired on January 29, 2012 in Austin, TX.
Helene studied dietetics and nutrition at New York University and developed rations for GIs during World War II. After the war, she married Paul B. Abkowitz and moved to Pittsfield, MA to raise a family. She was founding president of Knesset Israel Sisterhood and was...
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Mel Peeples
September 13, 1932 - January 28, 2012
Melvin "Mel" Carter Peeples was born on September 13, 1932, to Hugh and Mamie Peeples. He passed quietly on January 28, 2012, in the loving presence of his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; son Robert; son Alan and his wife Reynalda; son Mark and his wife Susan; grandchildren Duane, Philip (wife Tasha), Kara, Lorien, Gabriel, and Angela (husband George); great-grandchildren...
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Joel Patrick Young
June 30, 1992 - January 28, 2012
Joel Patrick Young left us on Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. He was just five months shy of his twentieth birthday. Capturing Joel's spirit and complexity in words is nearly impossible. As a little boy, Joel was a shock of red hair and a swirl of freckles, pasted together above a sweet, sideways smile. He wore boxer shorts and cowboy boots (when he wore clothes at all), and...
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