Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 27 April 2002 Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright, http://www.amarillonet.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/ *********************************************************************** All Obits - Text Only Dennis J. Wosnitzky Dennis J. Wosnitzky, 80, died Friday, April 26, 2002. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo with the Rev. Terry Cosby officiating. Arrangements are by Rix Funeral Directors. Mr. Wosnitzky was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Sealy, to Frank and Antonie Wosnitzky. He grew up in Sealy and graduated from Sealy High School. He served with the FBI in 1941 and 1942. He served in World War II. He worked for Continental Grain for 40 years in Houston, Plainview and Hereford. He married Betty West on Sept. 19, 1953, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Denise Sprouse of Lefors; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice; or American Cancer Society. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Dorothy K. Wood CLAUDE - Dorothy K. Wood, 88, died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Plainview. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Kress Cemetery at Kress with Dennis Harkins, family member, officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mrs. Wood was born Feb. 10, 1914, in Heistraburg, Penn. She was a former resident of Plainview, then lived in Claude and Panhandle before returning to Plainview in 1998. She married Isom Wood on July 9, 1947, in Virginia. She was an employee of Coca-Cola, Eaton-Craig Stationary and Jack Osborn in Plainview before her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 26, 1985. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Sue Palermo of Los Banos, Calif., and Norma White of Albuquerque, N.M.; and several nieces, nephews and other family members. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Raymond E. Purdy PLAINVIEW - Raymond E. Purdy, 64, died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Lubbock. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Colonial Baptist Church with the Rev. Clay Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens by Bartley-Silva Funeral Home. Mr. Purdy was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Motley County. He married Kay Harris on Dec. 7, 1957, in Tulia. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Kim Clark and Dee Dee Goza, both of Plainview, and Rhonda Johnston of Lubbock; two sisters, Jean Reinhardt of Kress and Barbara Anderson of Tyler; five brothers, Ray Purdy of Sunray, Gerald Purdy and Tommy Purdy, both of Fritch, Cleve Purdy of Kansas and Bud Purdy of Pampa; and five grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Willa Rea Dumler CANADIAN - Willa Rea Dumler, 85, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Abundant Life Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Jimmy A. Robinson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery by Stickley-Hill Funeral Directors. Mrs. Dumler was married to Bernard Milton Dumler on July 13, 1947, in Denver. She was an active member of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Canadian. Survivors include special friends, Eddie and Leta Meadows, Jess and JoAnn Miller and Pat and David Young, all of Canadian; and many other special friends and nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Abundant Life Assembly of God, P.O. Box 1367, Canadian, TX 79014. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 New Mexico Mildred Williams CLOVIS, N.M. - Mildred Williams, 76, died Friday, April 26, 2002. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Grady Cemetery at Grady with Dr. Herbert Bergstrom officiating. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams married Doil Williams on Aug. 12, 1946, in Clovis. She was a cook for Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a member of Bridge Club. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Elaine Green and Doilene Rife, both of Clovis; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Grady Schools Scholarship Fund. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Amarillo C. Warren Fatheree Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Watson, rector, officiating. Private family burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mr. Fatheree was born July 23, 1927, in Pampa. After attending school in Pampa, he graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M. He joined the Navy and served after World War II. After the war, he attended University of Oklahoma from 1946 to 1951 and graduated with a degree in geology and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a lifelong supporter of the OU athletic and academic programs. He began his career as a geologist with Cabot Corp. in Pampa in 1951. He subsequently worked for Cree Drilling Co. of Pampa. In the 1960s, he changed careers, joining Cree Insurance Co. in Pampa. He later owned and operated his own independent insurance agency, Fatheree Insurance, from 1968 to 1985 with his younger brother, David. His career came full circle in the 1980s, when he again worked as a geologist for Burnett Corp., an independent oil and gas company in Amarillo. He was a member of PPROA. He was a volunteer and leader in many community activities. He served with the Pampa Tennis Association and was an official for high school football and basketball games throughout the Panhandle. He served as a member of Pampa Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Pampa Zoning Board, chairman of Pampa Independent School District board of directors and as president of United Way of Pampa. He served two terms on Pampa Country Club board of directors. An Eagle Scout, he was a Scout Leader throughout his adult life. He was a lifetime member of Adobe Walls Council and Boy Scouts of America after serving as Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Explorer adviser, district commissioner, district chairman and council president. He was president of Adobe Walls and Golden Spread Councils and a holder of Silver Beaver and Good Scout Awards. He served on the board and was past president of Amarillo YMCA. He received the Harry Mays award for his many contributions to the organization. He married Ann Corbin on April 23, 1977. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Susan, in 1991. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jim Fatheree of Bethesda, Md., and Birke Marsh of Amarillo; a daughter, Brianna Cobb of Amarillo; two brothers, Hobart Fatheree of San Antonio and David Fatheree of Pampa; and six grandsons, Evan Fatheree, Jackson Fatheree, Holden Fatheree, Jake Cobb, Jud Cobb and Cade Cobb, all of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Boy Scouts of America, 401 Tascosa Road, Amarillo, 79124; YMCA, 816 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Jeanne Sieverman Jeanne Sieverman, 82, of Amarillo died Monday, April 22, 2002. Memorial services will be announced. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Sieverman was born April 9, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the oldest child of Claire Laycox Brophy and Lewis Andrew Brophy. Her father was a journalist for The Associated Press, which required the family, with two daughters now, to move to Chicago when she was seven years old, then to Washington D.C., and then back to Chicago. They moved to Larchmont, N.Y., in 1937. During her last year in Chicago, she met Frank A. Sieverman, from Bayside, N.Y. When the Brophys moved to New York they became reacquainted, fell in love and eloped. They were married on Feb. 19, 1937, and subsequently had six children, three girls and then three boys. They lived in the New York area until 1955, at which time they moved to Saginaw, Mich. Five years later the family moved to Amarillo, which was a dramatic cultural change from their life in the northeast. Upon arriving by train into Amarillo, she looked out the window and said, "This is it." She had no idea that she would come to love the town and the people in it. In 1973, she went to work for Kline's Women's Wear, where she was a saleswoman for many years. In 1979, she moved back to New Rochelle, N.Y., to take care of her aging father. At age 62 she was selected from over 100 applicants and enrolled in a course to become a certified chemical dependency counselor. Upon graduation in 1983 she went to work for National Council of Alcoholism. A year later she went to work for Bedford Hills Maximum Security Prison for Women, counseling inmates with addictions. Her charges respected her and admired her. She retired in 1994 and moved back to Amarillo, where she was glad to reconnect with old friends and familiar haunts. She was an avid reader, a great cook, a witty conversationalist and Scotch-Irish proud. She lived an examined life and she lived life to the fullest. She is gone, but will certainly never be forgotten. The family wishes to thank the staff in CCU at Baptist St. Anthony's, the staff at BSA Hospice and her many friends whose support throughout the years has been unwavering. And appreciation to Wendy Blackmon, a very special angel, whose love and devotion to her friend is inspiring. The family will never forget your kindness. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Frank Sieverman IV; and a son-in-law, Bruce Bohannon. Survivors include three daughters, Toni Root and husband, John, Claire Sieverman and husband, Leo, and Mary Bohannon; two sons, Andy Sieverman and wife, Gail, and Casey Sieverman and wife, Julie; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Hatzel; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice; or a local library. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Elsewhere Mickey Phillips PHARR - Mickey Phillips, 77, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in McAllen. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Skinner-Silva Funeral Home. Mrs. Phillips had lived in Amarillo for many years, and had lived in the valley for the past 15 years. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Peggy Walvoord and Wanda Kiser, both of Amarillo; and a brother-in-law, Monnie Dean Phillips of Dumas. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 Natalie Brown Philpot DALLAS - Natalie Brown Philpot, 96, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church with Dr. Dennis Hochgraber officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery by Grove Hill Funeral Home. Mrs. Philpot was born April 6, 1906, in Booneville, Ark., to Sam and Pearl Brown. Her life was one of devotion and servanthood to her family and Lord. She was the loving wife of a Baptist minister who pastored and organized many churches throughout Texas in Houston, Waco, Amarillo, where he pastored San Jacinto Baptist Church and helped organize Trinity Baptist Church, Odessa and Dallas. She was an active partner in ministry with her husband through leadership in various departments by teaching Sunday school and serving as counselor in G.A.s and president of W.M.U. She was an energetic and vivacious person with many outstanding talents. Some of these being china painting, cooking, homemaking and most of all a professional seamstress. She worked at Bonds as a salesperson before spending more time with her grandchildren. She was a beloved mother and best friend, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Affectionately known as "Nannie," she will always be remembered as a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother by her Christian example of a giving attitude and courageous spirit. She will be tremendously missed by her loved ones, yet we rejoice in her going home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Buren B. Brown; and her devoted husband, Stephen Reid Philpot. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Jean Leftwich and husband Curtis E., of Seagoville, and Sandra Haddock and husband, Cleo, of Mesquite; a stepson, Don L. Philpot of Carlisle, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Ida Brown of Fort Worth; five grandchildren, Brenda Walker and husband, Wayne, of Sunnyvale, Stephen Chittenden of Dallas, and Stacy Morris and wife, Denise, Gary Leftwich and wife, Kathy, and Stephanie Walker and husband, Jason, all of Rowlett; eight great-grandchildren, Wendy, Chad, Kevin, Chris, Jessica, Ashlee, Colton and Abbie; four great-great-grandchildren, Autumn, Heather, Hunter and Cade; many dear friends, including special thanks to the loving caregivers at Christian Care Center. The family suggests memorials be to Mission East Dallas, through Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, April 27, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/042702/obi_allobits.shtml