Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 4 September 2002 Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------------ All Obits - Text Only Area Irvin Atlas Reeves HEREFORD - Irvin Atlas Reeves, 91, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Central Church of Christ with Johnny Estep officiating. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery by Gililland-Watson Funeral Home. Mr. Reeves married Cleta Mae Robbs on Feb. 6, 1935. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Glen Ray Reeves of Denton and Tommy Reeves of Alexandria, La.; a daughter, Kay Nell Reeves of Irving; three brothers, James Reeves of Hereford, C.R. Reeves of Peoples Valley, Ariz., and B.F. Reeves of Fountain, Colo.; two sisters, Oleta Vernon of Flagler, Colo., and Idotha Poling of Amarillo; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Amarillo Vivian L. Rawlings Vivian L. Rawlings, 68, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Northlawn Cemetery in Dumas with Zeb Sailors, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Rawlings was born in Mendon, Ohio, and later moved to Borger. While living in Dumas, she worked as an LVN at Dumas Memorial Hospital. After moving to Amarillo in 1990, she worked for the Amarillo State Center. She always was a caregiver for the elderly. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints in Borger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Meihls of Booker; and a sister, Joanna Abramson of Bruce Crossing, Mich. Survivors include three daughters, Joanna Phillips of Stinnett, Rosie Brown of Amarillo and Mary Garcia of Lubbock; a son, Danny Rawlings of Haslet; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Garrett Tuff Franklin Garrett Tuff Franklin, infant son of Channa Gerstberger and John Franklin of Amarillo, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Llano Cemetery with Kary Prince, pastor of Foxridge Church of God, officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Shawnee Gerstberger of Amarillo; and his grandparents, Joyce Kosechata and Elizabeth Dingman, both of Amarillo, Henry Darrell Kosechata of El Reno, Okla., and Johnny Franklin of Decatur, Ill. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Lewis F. Bennett Lewis F. Bennett, 85, of Amarillo, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with the Rev. Harry Babbitt of Paramount Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Bennett married Zackie Salmon on May 29, 1943, in Carlsbad, N.M. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Bennett, M.D., in 1989. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Myrtle Kalk of Milwaukee, Wis.; and numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Glen King Glen King, 85, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Wade of Buchanan Street United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mr. King was born in Parnell and raised in Estelline. He moved to Amarillo in the late 1930s. He married Mary G. Doss on May 19, 1945, in Amarillo. He worked for Texas Coffin Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of Polk Street United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 6, 1991. Survivors include a son, Joe King and wife, Belinda, of Amarillo; a daughter, Debbie Meier and husband, Jim, of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Joe-Dylan King, Brett Meier, Josh Meier, Cory Meier and Breanna Meier, all of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Reva Ray McNeill Reva Ray McNeill, 88, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Bill Wade, pastor of Buchanan Street United Methodist Church, and Monsignor Joe Bixenman, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. in Lockney Cemetery. Mrs. McNeill was born Aug. 27, 1914, in Lockhart, to Harmon LeRoy and Wilmetta Handley. She graduated in 1932 from Dougherty High School. She married J. Frank McNeill on Feb. 25, 1933, in Luling. The couple farmed in Floyd County until moving to Amarillo in 1943. She worked for AISD for 22 years as food service manager at Horace Mann and Palo Duro schools. Kids were her greatest joy, especially feeding them. She worked for more than 50 years with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls and was a 50-year member of Amarillo Chapter No. 787, Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; two bothers, Farrington Handley and Harmon Handley; and two babies at birth. Survivors include two daughters, Melba King and husband, Wayne, of Gifford, Ill., and Linda Sue Cassell of Amarillo; a brother, Owen Handley and wife, Thomasine, of Midland; a special nephew, Troy McNeill and wife, Betty, of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Debbie Boyd and husband, Steve, of Guthrie, Patsy Hambleton and husband, Vance, of Rossville, Ill., Cindy Venable and husband, Kelly, and Becky Burrier and husband, Chris, all of Amarillo, David Cassell of Yellville, Ark., and Robert King and wife, Denise, of Gifford; 10 great-granddaughters, Katie, Lisa, Sara, Kyla, Emily, Hannah, Holley, Hayley, Hope and Addison; and two great-grandsons, Brandon and Cody; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family suggests memorials be to Rainbow Girls "Lets Be Thankful Fund," P.O. Box 444, Warren, TX 77664; or BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family will be at 7607 Loma Vista Drive. Sign our online guest book at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Evelyn Jeanne Claytor Evelyn Jeanne Claytor, 77, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker of St. Paul United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Claytor was born March 20, 1925, the daughter of former Amarillo Globe-News editor and associate publisher John Lawton McCarty and his wife, Susie Lutitia Baird. A graduate of Amarillo High School, she received a bachelor of arts degree from West Texas State College in 1945 and attended the Pulitzer School of Journalism at Columbia University where she received a master's degree. She worked as a newspaper reporter in various locations, including Hollywood, Calif. She was a member of Civilian Air Patrol. She met her husband, Vernon Cecil Claytor, while working with her parents at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. They were married Nov. 10, 1950, and lived briefly in San Antonio before returning to Amarillo, where they raised their family. For a number of years, she worked for the Texas Department of Human Services as a food stamp caseworker. She was a talented artist, writer and poet. Her paintings were featured in several local exhibits, including Best of the Southwest. Her poetry has been published in various anthologies. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 30, 1988; her parents; and two brothers, James Louis McCarthy and Wilbur Don McCarthy. Survivors include her children, Michael Claytor of Austin, Timothy Claytor and wife, Linda, Vicki Claytor and Tracy Claytor, all of Amarillo, Christopher Claytor of Denver and Jeffrey Claytor of Dallas; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Combs Claytor of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Joshua Claytor, Jessica Claytor and Charles Claytor, all of Amarillo; an aunt, Maxine Baird of Amarillo; a nephew, Brett McCarty; and two nieces, Kerin Gohman and Keelin Orr. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Vivian Caroline Oldham Vivian Caroline Oldham, 79, of Amarillo died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with George Peterson, Darren Bryan and James Walden officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Oldham was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Boise City, Okla., to Carl Duncan and Lora Mae Myers. She married David Oldham on Aug. 14, 1946, in Clayton, N.M. She moved to Amarillo in 1954 from Clayton. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Carol Occhipinti and husband, Vincent, of Fort Worth and Karen Audrain and husband, Arlin, of Fritch; three brothers, Ted Myers and wife, LaRue, Gail Myers and wife, Martha, and Cecil Myers and wife, Pat, all of Felt, Okla.; four grandchildren, Kalin Audrain and wife, Melisa, Lori Williams and husband, Chuck, Joli Shafer and husband, Trey, and Dustin Occhipinti; and five great-grandsons, Tanner Audrain, Dalin Williams, Mason Williams, Wesley Shafer and Wyatt Shafer. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176; or Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Theresa Martinez Theresa Martinez, 74, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002 Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd, with Monsignor Raymond Crosier officiating. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Monsignor Raymond Crosier officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Martinez was born July 3, 1928, in Sweet Water, N.M., to Fernando and Celina Archuleta. She married Sam E. Martinez in Miami, N.M., on June 19, 1947. She was a dairy farmer until 1960. When her family moved to Amarillo, she was owner/manager of Martinez Apartments in Pleasant Valley. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977; and a son, Tony L. Martinez in December 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Sammie Ann Ellis and husband, Wayne, of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Marisa Ellis, Dee Thompson, Stacy Fenton and Nicole Hernandez; a sister, Lucy Cordova of Springer, N.M.; a brother, Tony Archuleta and wife, Lillian, of Springer; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to American Diabetes Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Luane Phillips Luane Phillips, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in San Jacinto Church of Christ with Bret McCasland and Glen Walton officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mrs. Phillips was born in Oneaville and attended and graduated from Temple High School and Temple Junior College. She had been a longtime Amarillo resident. She was an active member of San Jacinto Church of Christ, volunteered at High Plains Children's Home and had taught kindergarten at Amarillo Christian schools. She married J.P. "Jack" Phillips on May 3, 1939, in Belton. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Jimmy Phillips of Fort Worth, Jodie Phillips of Corpus Christi and Roy Linn Phillips of Houston; four grandsons; two granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118; or BSA Hospice and Life Enrichment Center, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Marion R. Brown Marion R. Brown, 68, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church with the Rev. James Cobb, senior minister, and the Rev. Marvin James, minister of Family Life, officiating. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mr. Brown was born in Amarillo. He attended Price College, Panhandle A&M University and TSTI. He had worked for Southwestern Portland Cement Co. for many years before his retirement. He served with the Army. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Read of Bothell, Wash.; a stepson, Steven Logan of Wadsworth; his mother, Mary Virginia Coffee of Amarillo; a sister, Katy Sears Klepper of Naperville, Ill.; a brother, John T. Sears of Austin; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 411 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Lonnie Simmons Lonnie Simmons, 72, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Pat Clark, reader, and Dale Miller will give the eulogy. Mr. Simmons was born in Rush Springs, Okla. He moved to Amarillo in 1963 from Wellington. He and his son, Jim, owned and operated Simmons Ditching Inc. for 20 years. He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientists. He married Georgia Underwood in 1952 at Hollis, Okla. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Janet Landry and husband, John, of Amarillo; a son, Jim Simmons and wife, Judy, of Amarillo; his mother, Etta Simmons of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Mae Rawson and Thelma Solomon, both of Oklahoma City, and Bonnie Flemming of Houston; two brothers, Rondle Simmons and Alvin Simmons, both of Oklahoma City; four granddaughters, Jancee Simmons, Jandy Furman, Jamie Peirce and Jody Julian, all of Amarillo; two grandsons, Jarrod Simmons and John Simmons, both of Amarillo; and two great-granddaughters, Payton and Hannah, both of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite church; or favorite charity. Sign our online guest book at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Mary Juanita Cunningham DUMAS - Mary Juanita Cunningham, 87, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with Billy Joe Etheredge officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery with Billy Joe Etheredge officiating. Mrs. Cunningham was born Aug. 26, 1915, in Alanreed. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Street Church of Christ in Dumas. She married Leslie E. Cunningham on Oct. 13, 1936, in Pampa. She was a Moore County resident since 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 8, 1991; four brothers; a sister; and several friends. Survivors include a son, Ronnie Cunningham and wife, Arlisa, of Dumas; a brother, Cecil Hext of Odessa; two grandsons, Clay Cunningham and wife, Ronnie Kay, and Casey Cunningham and wife, Natalie, all of Dumas; and four great-grandsons, Tanner Cunningham, Brittan Cunningham, Alex Cunningham and Blaine Cunningham. The family suggests memorials be to Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo, 1501 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a favorite charity. The family will be at 516 Cherry St. and 311 Cedar St. in Dumas. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Roger Rojelio Casaz DUMAS - Roger Rojelio Casaz, 72, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Michael Colwell of the church officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery. Mr. Casaz was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Pleasanton. He retired from the sanitation department of the city of Dumas in 1994. He had been a Dumas resident since 1944. He received the outstanding bravery award from the city of Dumas in 1999. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He married Isabel Ramirez on July 14, 1951, in Dalhart. He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Casaz Jr. in 1981; a brother, Pedro Casaz Jr.; and a sister, Angelina Guevara. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Richard Casaz of Dumas and Anthony Casaz of Edmond, Okla.; four daughters, Teresa Castro of Cactus, Delores Camarillo and Stella Casaz, both of Amarillo, and Cecilia Nevarez of Dumas; three brothers, Robert Casaz of Amarillo, Ray Casaz of Deer Park and Daniel Casaz of San Antonio; a sister, Ellen Casaz of Jackson, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will be at 1122 Miller St. in Dumas. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Charles Bruce "Pete" Walker PAMPA - Charles Bruce "Pete" Walker, 55, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in Amarillo. Private services were held on Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements were by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Walker worked for Natural Gas Pipeline for 27 years. He was a veteran of the Navy and was discharged on July 5, 1972. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Glenda L. Walker of Pampa; a niece, Jennifer Walker of Austin; and a nephew, Daniel Walker of Pampa. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, Olivia's Angels, 800 N. Sumner, Pampa, TX 79065; or American Institute of Cancer Research, Dept. 802, 1759 N.W. R. St., Washington, DC 20009. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Douglas Lynn Frick GRUVER - Douglas Lynn Frick, 53, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today in Gruver School Auditorium with the Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Mr. Frick was born Oct. 11, 1948, in Comanche. He had lived in Gruver for 23 years, moving from Cooper. He married Peggy Smith in 1970 at Balko, Okla. He was a coach and a teacher. He was a 1967 graduate of Coleman High School and a 1972 graduate of West Texas State University. He coached for 28 years at Allen, Booker, Cooper and Gruver. He had coached at Gruver since 1979 and was head football coach there from 1992-2002. He was a member of Texas High School Coaches Association. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Aaron Douglas Frick and wife, Kristi, of Lubbock, and Max Taylor Frick and wife, Wendy, of Breckenridge; a daughter, Bonnie Lynn Frick of Gruver; his mother, Ouida Frick of Bartonville; a sister, Charlotte Mullins of Bartonville; a brother, Ronnie Frick of Bartonville; his mother-in-law, Bonnie Smith of Spearman; a granddaughter, Hannah Frick of Breckenridge; and a grandson, Caleb Frick of Breckenridge. The family suggests memorials be to GHS Weight Room Fund, P.O. Box 650, Gruver, TX 79040. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Elsie Blaylock HEREFORD - Elsie Blaylock, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in Amarillo. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday in Lamar Room of Kings Manor United Methodist Home with the Rev. Clifford Trotter officiating. Burial was at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock by Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. Mrs. Blaylock was born June 27, 1914, in Denison. She moved to Lubbock in 1972 and was a volunteer at First United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Janiece Beth Baxter and Charlotte Ann Ratcliff, both of Amarillo, and Sherry Judy Drake of Stratford; two stepsons, Hugh Freeman Blaylock of Athens and William Leroy Blaylock of Odessa; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Irene Snapp of Sinton; two brothers, William "Bill" Sulser and Raymon Roscoe Sulser, both of California; a sister, Cathrine Arlene Fowler of California; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Kings Manor United Methodist Home, Box 1999, Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Canyon Beatrice "Pete" Hager Beatrice "Pete" Hager, 80, of Canyon died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Donald Yarbrough officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Mrs. Hager was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Canyon, to Stonewall and Maggie May Wells Burrus, the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1940 and married J.B. Hager in Canyon on Aug. 30, 1941. They moved to Carson County in 1954 and she moved to Amarillo in 1993. She was a member of Panhandle Blue Grass and Old Time Music Association and was elected Sweetheart for 1996. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Panhandle. She was always active in family activities and loved to help others when needed. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 3, 1990; six brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a son, Harley Britton Hager and wife, Beverly, of Odessa; a daughter, Barbara Hager of Skiatook, Okla.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 New Mexico John J. Fekete TUCUMCARI, N.M. - John J. Fekete, 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in Albuquerque. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Dunn Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Anne's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Mr. Fekete was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Whiting, Ind. He was retired from the Navy after 21 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Conchas Dam; a son, John J. Fekete III; and a sister, Mary Sopo of Whiting. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Oklahoma Thelma Pauline Myers WOODWARD, Okla. - Thelma Pauline Myers, 90, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in Mooreland. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Kipp Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery by Johnson's Good Samaritan Funeral Service. Mrs. Myers was born on April 19, 1912, in Follett. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Dr. Terrel R. Myers of Dallas; a sister Betty Yauk of Darrouzett, Texas; a brother, Deon Terrel of Perryton, Texas; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Christian Church; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Ronnie R. Hiner BOISE CITY, Okla. - Ronnie R. Hiner, 52, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Boise City Christian Church with Tom Milbern officiating. Burial will be in Boise City Cemetery by Cimarron Mortuary. Mr. Hiner was born March 7, 1950, in Amarillo, Texas. He married Patricia Jiles on Aug. 20, 1971, in Boise City. Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael Troy Hiner of Boise City; a daughter, Meagan Taleen Hiner of Boise City; his mother, Bonnie Jean Warner; and a sister, Luellen Eason of Lewisville, Texas. The family suggests memorials be to Boise City Christian Church Pew Seat Fund and be left at the mortuary. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 Elsewhere Wilbur F. Gaede ANDREWS - Wilbur F. Gaede, 91, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Means Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Earl Blair of Canyon and the Rev. Eddie Marcum, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery by McNett Funeral Home. Mr. Gaede was born June 11, 1911, in Hurley. He married Rubye Gann on Aug. 21, 1937, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Nita Gaede Lear of Monahans; a stepsister, Leota Porter of Monahans; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/090402/obi_ob090402-24.shtml