Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 29 May 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 Ralph A. Krug FRITCH - Ralph A. Krug, 70, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Borger Church of Christ in Borger with Richard Kasko officiating. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home of Amarillo, 2800 S. Osage St. Mr. Krug was born in Colorado Springs, Colo. He moved to the Texas Panhandle at the age of nine. He worked for Phillips Petroleum for 38 years, then for Sanford-Fritch School for seven years after his retirement. He was a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Beth; three daughters, Phyllis Colleen Pinales and Davia Rice-Krug, both of Amarillo, and Angela Krug of Hoboken, N.J.; three sons, Daryl Krug of Ballinger, Hunter Krug of Borger and Christopher Rice-Krug of Amarillo; three sisters, Grace Cooper and Gladys Williams, both of Borger, and Pat Kamphause of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Krug, Ginger Krug, Hanna Krug, Deborah Krug, Naomi Krug, Derrick Krug and Jordan Krug; and two great-grandchildren, Sean Krug and Olivia Krug. The family suggests memorials be to the Cancer Wing at BSA Hospital. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Lois E. Rich PLAINVIEW - Lois E. Rich, 83, died Monday, May 27, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in College Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Robertson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Lemons Funeral Home. Mrs. Rich was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Plainview. She married Clem Leroy Rich on June 22, 1939, in Amarillo. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Edwards of Plainview and Colleen Newman of Dimmitt; three sons, Bill Rich of Hart, Kenneth Rich of Plainview and Jimmie Don Rich of Hereford; two brothers, Hiram H. Reed and W.L. Dub Reed, both of Plainview; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer's Foundation; Vista Care Hospice of Plainview; or College Heights Baptist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Wilda Eugene Brown FRITCH - Wilda Eugene Brown, 76, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Amarillo. Rosary was said at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. John's Catholic Church with Monsignor Norbert Kuehler, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 2, 1925, in Grand, Okla. She married C.A. Brown on Sept. 6, 1945, in Canadian. Survivors include her husband; two sons, T. Leon Brown of Amarillo and Norvell Brown of Cotulla; a daughter, Lavone Roberts of Fritch; a sister, Ethel McKinney of Yukon, Okla.; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Eloisa Soto HEREFORD - Eloisa Soto, 87, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Larry Floyd, elder, officiating. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery by Rix Funeral Directors. Mrs. Soto was born Feb. 18, 1915, in Pearsall. She had lived in Hereford for 46 years and was a homemaker. Survivors include seven sons, Jose Soto of Weslaco, Paul Soto and Johnny Soto, both of Amarillo, David Soto and Isaiah Soto, both of Hereford, Crespin Soto of Dallas and Moses Soto of Odessa; three daughters, Magdalena Beseril of Odessa, Peggy Beltran of Hereford and Angelita Soto of Hereford; three sisters, Catalina Campos of Colorado, Petra Berrelez of Pearsall and Julia Rodriguez of California; two brothers, Manuel Berrelez and Jesus Berrelez, both of Pearsall; 39 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Amarillo Evelyn Tuckness Evelyn Tuckness, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, May 28, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Polk Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marty Hamrick, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mrs. Tuckness was born April 12, 1916, in Pleasant Hill, N.M. She had lived in Amarillo since 1950. She was a homemaker and member of Polk Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Bryan Tuckness and wife, Leslie, of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Alexis Gugenheim and husband, Chris, of Houston and Morgan Tuckness of Amarillo; and a grandson, Teal Tuckness of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Margery Grisham Woodward Margery Grisham Woodward, 83, formerly of Amarillo, of Porterville, Calif., died Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Private services for family only are planned. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mrs. Woodward was born April 15, 1918, in Amarillo, to Josie and Ray Grisham and lived most of her life in Amarillo. She was an interior designer working at Heath's Interior. She owned and operated Woodward's Carpet and Decorating Studio until her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorrance Marion Woodward in February 1984; a grandson, Billy Don Peugh; and two great-granddaughters, Kelsy Peugh and Kimmi Sue Peugh. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Sue Peugh of Fresno, Calif.; a son, Jess Woodward of McAllen; five grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Mary M. "Lena" Engelbrecht Mary M. "Lena" Engelbrecht, 102, of Amarillo died Monday, May 27, 2002. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the church with Monsignor Joseph Tash officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Engelbrecht was born in Andale, Kan., on April 17, 1900. She married Joe Engelbrecht in Andale on March 3, 1924. They celebrated 75 years of marriage in 1999. She volunteered at St. Anthony's Auxiliary for 20 years. She was a member of Ladies' Auxiliary Board and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 26, 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Marion Engelbrecht Gabel of Amarillo; two sons, Alvin Paul Engelbrecht of Amarillo and Ronald Francis Engelbrecht of Stratford; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Catholic Family Service, 200 S. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Joseph Michael Patrick Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery with Robert Kuhlman, chaplain, officiating. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mr. Patrick was a native of Amarillo. He served in the Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Christine Patrick. Survivors include a brother, Lewayne Patrick of Amarillo; and an aunt, Lois Farmer of Leeds, Ala. The family suggests memorials be to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Lloyd Lee Dillard Lloyd Lee Dillard, 90, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 25, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Dr. David Evans of Trinity Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m.(CDT) Thursday in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clovis, N.M., with Doug Brooks of Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis officiating. Mr. Dillard married M. Louise Johnson in Amarillo on May 15, 1994. He was a member of the plumbing, heating and piping industry of southern California. He was a member of Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church in Borger. Survivors include his wife; a sister-in-law, Delores Coffey of Amarillo; a nephew, Dan Coffey of Amarillo; a niece, Phyllis Seaton of Houston; and a stepdaughter, Anita Tilden of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 N.W. Ninth Ave., Miami, FL 33136. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Oklahoma Evelyn Roberts KENTON, Okla. - Evelyn Roberts, 92, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Boise City. Services will be at 2 p.m.(MDT) in Kenton Community Building with Harold James and Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in Kenton Cemetery by Cimarron Mortuary. Survivors include a son, Monty Joe Roberts of Kenton; a daughter, Diane Smith of Kenton; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Kenton Cemetery Fund and may be left in care of the mortuary. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Edward H. McMullin - Edward H. McMullin, 87, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Oklahoma City. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Assembly of God Church with William Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Cemetery by Kiesau Marler Funeral Home. Mr. McMullin was born March 30, 1915, in Cordell. He had lived in the Clinton area since 1935 and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Rick McMullin of Oklahoma City and DeWayne McMullin of Los Angeles; a stepson, Rex Angel Jr. of Clinton; two daughters, Helen Parcels and Frances Dennis, both of Amarillo, Texas; seven sisters, Callie McMullin, Violet McMullin, Lois Meeks, Lillian Lewellen and Nellie Brehm, all of Clinton, Alice Crawford of Oklahoma City and Edith Van Diggelen of Portland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Glois G. Richards GUYMON, Okla. - Glois G. Richards, 91, died Sunday, May 26, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Hardesty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Cornell officiating. Burial will be in Hartville Cemetery in Hardesty by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home. Mrs. Richards was a true pioneer to the Panhandle area. His first home was a dugout in the southeast corner of the homestead east of Hardesty. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; a son, Bob Richards of Guymon; three daughters, Glowanda Morris of Oklahoma City, Carole Soper of Biloxi, Miss., and Vicki Bratton of Hardesty; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Rodes of Jett; and a sister, Gladys Harding of Green Valley, Ariz. The family suggests memorials be to Hartville Cemetery Fund or Hardesty United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Curtis "Dale" Colvin BALKO, Okla. - Curtis "Dale" Colvin, 40, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Garden City, Kan. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with John Goss officiating. Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Service of Beaver. Mr. Colvin had resided in Garden City since 1997. He attended the Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Dwayne Colvin of Hooker; and two sisters, Kathleen Boyd of Tulsa and Raynelle Hornbuckle of Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Ruthie Neoma Burrows SAYRE, Okla. - Ruthie Neoma Burrows, 88, died Sunday, May 26, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Sayre First Baptist Church with A.L. Swagerty and Tom Cooksey officiating. Burial will be in Delhi Cemetery by Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Mrs. Burrows was born Oct. 4, 1913, in Lead Hill, Ark. She married Elmer Carl Burrows on Oct. 25, 1930, in Sayre. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Bonham of Abilene, Texas and Joy Baker of Dimmitt, Texas; four sons, Forrest Joe Burrows of Amarillo, Texas, Jerry Burrows of Cordell, Vernon Burrows of Delhi and Geary Don Burrows of Sayre; a sister, Marie Swagerty of Amarillo; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 Elsewhere Alma Cordelia Burgess AZLE - Alma Cordelia Burgess, 91, died Monday, May 27, 2002. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Tonk Valley Cemetery in Young County. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Home of Graham. Mrs. Burgess was born March 5, 1911, in Jack County. She was a longtime resident of Amarillo before moving to Azle in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Burgess of Amarillo and Pauline Swearingen of Azle; a son, Allen Burgess of Amarillo; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 29, 2002 New Mexico Lorna R. Strand TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Lorna R. Strand, 16, died Sunday, May 26, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Center Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Seymour and Lance Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery by Dunn Funeral Home. Miss Strand was born July 13, 1985, in Tucumcari. She was a sophomore at San Jon High School at San Jon. She attended the Methodist Church. Survivors include her father, Shane Strand of Tucumcari; her mother, Nadine Overbay and husband, Gail, of Raton; her brother, Arlan Strand of Tucumcari; her grandparents, Darvan and Jeanette Strand of Tucumcari, and June King of Las Vegas, N.M.; and numerous aunts and uncles. The family suggests memorials be to Lorna R. Strand Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank in Tucumcari. The body will not be available for viewing. 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