Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online 3 Oct 2000 Submitted by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp cbodessa@classicnet.net Thanks to the Odessa American Online http://www.oaoa.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OA Online Obituaries. October 03, 2000 Permian Basin Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ IMPERIAL Oleta M. Grove, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, left this earth Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2000, to be with the Lord and her husband Oliver L. Grove, her son Elmer E. Grove and other beloved family members who have preceded her. Affectionately known as "Miss Oleta" to her extended family of friends and neighbors, she leaves all who knew her a lasting legacy of love and compassion. Oleta looked for the good in people, and as a result, was always surrounded by friends and family that loved her. Oleta was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Tishomingo, Okla. She moved to Imperial in 1937 from Hamlin with her parents, SheIton and Josie King, brothers Wendel and Don and a sister, Mildred. She was one of the first two graduates of Buena Vista High School and attended Sul Ross University in Alpine. She and Oliver were married Aug. 24, 1940, in Fort Davis. Oleta and Oliver began their life together in Imperial, where they raised a family and farmed in Imperial and Coyanosa. Upon their return to Imperial from Coyanosa, they owned the Chevron service station and Oliver served as justice of the peace until his death in 1987. She moved to Odessa in August of 1993 to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren. Oleta provided a nurturing and loving home for her family as the years passed as recalled by her daughters Barbara and Elaine, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Oleta passed from this life leaving many people whose lives are richer for having known her. As a fitting testimony to her life, always concerned for others before herself, she told a grandson shortly before she passed away, "Dont cry, Im leaving with beautiful memories." "Always the Mother, she put us at ease even as she faced death with Gods given grace. Mother has always been the core of our family and our best friend." She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Grove, Elaine Ballard and husband, Jim, of Odessa; grandsons Jim Gray, Mike Sims and wife EIodia of Odessa, Chuck Sims and wife Jodi of Midland; granddaughters Debi Hinton and husband Clyde and Charlotte Sims of Odessa; great-grandchildren, TJ., Katie, and Dylan Weaver of Ovala, Ashley and Sean Sims of Odessa, Christopher Sims and Blake Humble of Midland; and her extended family of friends, Rhonda Robinson and family, Mary Cross of Odessa and Idell Gibson of Big Lake. "No longer bound by physical restraints, mother is waltzing with daddy in heaven." Mrs. Grove will lie in state at the Imperial Community Center from noon to 2 p.m. today. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the lmperial Community Center with the Revs. Raquel Mull and Dean Duckett officiating. Interment will follow at the Imperial Cemetery under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ MIDLAND "Papa" Gene Madison died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, in Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church. He was born June 4, 1932, in Big Spring. Papa Gene was a member at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church of Midland. He was the owner of Wheels of West Texas. He was also a veteran and a longtime member of the Midland Softball Association. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Madison of Big Spring; his sister, Mary Thomas of Big Spring; and a granddaughter, Kimilee Papasan of Midland. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Madison of Big Spring; two sisters, Sue Earnest of Midland and Wanda Bradford of Grand Saline; mother of his children, Deloris Madison of Midland; three children, Bruce Madison and his wife, Pat, of Midland, Tammira Papasan and husband Dennis of Midland and Tish Duncan of Fredericksburg; seven grandchildren, Andrea Madison Blair, Casi Madison Allen, Bruce "Bo" Madison Jr., Nick Papasan and Meredith Papasan, all of Midland, Kali Jo Duncan and Keagan Duncan, both of Fredericksburg; and one great-grandchild, Alexis Blair of Midland. He also leaves behind his companion, Louise "Weezie" Moree of Odessa. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Odessa. Arrangements by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home & Chapel, 408 N. St. Peter, Stanton, Texas, 79782. _________________________________________________________________ MIDLAND Buster Cole was born May 24, 1923, in Midland to Morgan Edd and Jess May Cole. He married Mary Faye lngram, and they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this November 18. He served as a staff sergeant in World War II in the Quarter Master U.S. Remount Division of the Army where he also rode thoroughbred jumpers, worked polo ponies and trained mules. Mr. Cole passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000. As a third generation rancher, Buster was not only an active Hereford and Quarter Horse breeder, but was instrumental in the founding of the AQHA and NCHA. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Sand Hills Hereford & Quarter Horse Show & Rodeo for 40 years. He was also a strong supporter of the Odessa College rodeo team. Buster was a certified judge for the AQHA. NCHA, PHBA, PHA, and Appaloosa Breeders Association. Buster served on the Board of Agriculture and Soil Conservation Service for West Texas and was elected to the Ector County Soil Conservation Service. He was also a previous director of the board at the Midland National Bank for 17 years. Buster received numerous awards including: Stockman of the Month, Farm and Ranch Family of the Month, Family Land Heritage Award, Community Statesman Award for Ranching, Junior Calf Roping Champion in Fort Worth from 1936 to 1942 (Sand Hills Hereford and Quarter Horse Show was dedicated in his honor in 1990), and AQHA Honorary vice president. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Tommy Potter officiating. Graveside services will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Buster was preceded in death by his father, Morgan Cole; his mother, Jess May Williamson; and his sister, Eddye Gene Bell. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Goldsmith; his two daughters, Susie Cole Byars and husband, Lon, of Vernon and Annie Cole McBride of Flower Mound; his three sons, Roy Cole and wife, Ana, Ed Cole and wife, Suzetta, all of Fort Worth and Billy Cole and wife, Mary, of Goldsmith; and his eight grandchildren, Cole Byars and Matt Byars of Vernon, Joshua Cole and Christopher Cole of Fort Worth, Adam James and Ben James of Flower Mound and Jessie Kate Cole and Cummins Cole of Goldsmith. Memorials may be directed to the Odessa College Rodeo Scholarship Fund or ones favorite charity. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000 Odessa American. All rights reserved.