TOM GREEN COUNTY TEXAS- Obits:San Angelo Standard-Times - May 19 - June 1 2004 ********************************************************************* ********** Thanks to the San Angelo Standard-Times for permission to put their obits and death notices in the USGenWeb Archives. The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2003 - http://www.texaswest.com/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************* ********** The San Angelo Standard-Times is a E.W. Scripps newspaper. Copyright (c)2003 - http://www.texaswest.com/ http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm May 19 CLEOPHAS MACK WASHINGTON SAN ANGELO - Cleophas Mack Washington was born on Nov. 27, 1916, in Beaumont, Texas, to Elizabeth and John Mack. Both parents, four brothers and three sisters, one son and her forever-loving husband, Mr. James Washington, all preceded her in death. On Dec. 5, 1935, Cleophas Mack united in holy matrimony with James Washington, and to that union three sons were born, James, Bing and Willie. Cleo accepted Christ at an early age. She and her husband had to move from Ballinger, Texas, to Kenedy, Texas, due to his job. Later her father passed away and they returned to Ballinger to care for her mother. They brought along with them her husband's ill parents to care for them all under one roof. Cleo was a very loving and caring person and there was nothing that she wouldn't do to help someone. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She went to college to become an LVN and worked there in Ballinger for 58 years as a nurse; she loved her job. She moved to San Angelo in 1990 to live with her granddaughter, whom she raised, Sandra Suiters and her family. She united with St. Paul Baptist Church where she faithfully tithed and attended until her health began to fail her. She loved spending time with her grandkid and great-grandkid. She helped raise Marquis, Detric, Joseph Jr. and her little David. She taught them to pray and always keep God in everything they do. Cleophas Washington leaves in appreciation of her life two loving sons, James Washington and wife Pat of California and his five children, Bing Washington and Julie of Connecticut and his three children; Sandra Suiters, her granddaughter/daughter and husband, the Rev. Joseph Suiters of San Angelo, Texas; and four sons and a host of grand and great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at St. Paul's Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Suiters and the Rev. Fredd Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger, Texas. Pallbearers will be the deacons of St. Paul's Baptist Church. Robert Massie Funeral Home May 20 MILDRED BANKS BURT SAN ANGELO - Mildred Banks Burt, 91, of San Angelo, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, after a valiant struggle with pneumonia. She was born on Feb. 22, 1913, to the Rev. and Mrs. Fred Banks in Taylor County, Texas. Her parents were both from early pioneering families in Mason County - William Henry Banks, John Sherwood and Anton Willmann. She was raised in Texas and California and completed her education at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. At the outbreak of World War II, she went to work at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, where she met her future husband, Norman W. Uhr, who was stationed there with the Army Air Corps. They married in 1942. As a military wife, she traveled extensively around the United States and abroad. She especially enjoyed the time she spent in Japan. She loved experiencing new cultures and customs. In 1963, she married Sidney F. Randle and moved to Junction, Texas, and began a new chapter in her life as a rancher's wife. She relished country living and enjoyed nothing more than working outdoors, making beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She was widowed in 1976 and remarried in 1982 to Francis Burt, who was the former owner and editor of the local newspaper. After the death of her husband in 1997, she spent her remaining years living with her daughter in San Angelo. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Junction and a 50-year member of the Taylor Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She led a full, happy and productive life and never lost her ability to laugh and enjoy simple pleasures. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lottie Banks; three brothers, B.C., Malcomb and James Banks; and one sister, Inez Beckley. She is survived by a son, Patrick Uhr and his wife, Kathy, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and daughter, Karen Bowen and her husband, Will Bowen, of San Angelo. Also surviving are granddaughters, Heather and Hayley Haleppeska. A private memorial service will be held at a later time to be specified. Shaffer Funeral Home WILLIAM ANDERSON GARRARD MONAHANS - William "Bill" Anderson Garrard Sr., 83, of Wickett passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, in Medical Center Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on Nov. 1, 1920, to Ethel Ora Jackson and John Mason Garrard in Crystal Falls, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; two sons, William Anderson Garrard Jr. and wife, April, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Patrick Alan Garrard and wife, Deanna, of Amarillo, Texas; one grandson, Justin Alan Garrard and wife, Tawny, of Chandler, Ariz.; and three other "furry grandchildren," Moxie, Suzie and Gracie of Amarillo, Texas. He is also survived by one sister, Luvenia Ellen Holt of Dallas; and one brother, Thomas Jackson Garrard of Euless, Texas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Jane Ryerson, "Hap," in 1996; his mother, Ethel, and father, John; brother, Glenn Edwin; sisters Venita Catherine Lantron and Arvilla Lorraine Pollard. He was married to Ruby Joyce Claburn on Nov. 3, 2000. His blended family includes three other sons and one daughter, Chuck and wife, Nancy Claburn, of Midland, Mike and wife, Carla Claburn, of Monahans, Mark and wife, Sarah Claburn, of Dallas, Patti and husband, Mike Stevenson, of San Antonio; 12 grandchildren, Chasity and husband Kevin Kemp, Carrie and husband Steve Watson, Chad and wife, Melissa Claburn, Brent Stevenson, Lauren Stevenson, Rachel Stevenson, Bradley Stevenson, Michael Claburn, Taryn Claburn, Jacob Claburn and Kate Claburn; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Kemp, Foster Kemp, Austin Watson and Makaila Claburn. Bill served in the Texas National Guard for three years in Breckenridge, Texas, before being mobilized into the regular Army in November 1940. He attained the rank of staff sergeant and was awarded several medals, including the Unit Commendation Medal with four battle stars, Bronze Star for Bravery, French Croix de Guerre and the Purple Heart. Bill worked for Gulf Oil Company for 37 years before retiring. He served as a proud member of First United Methodist Church of Wickett for over 50 years where he served in many positions, including Church Representative to Conference, Lay Leader, Sunday School teacher, chairman of the Board and song leader. It was Bill's early efforts and those of the other church members that built the current church sanctuary literally with nothing in 1956-57. He hosted regular Bible study groups in the home, radiating joy, compassion, tenderness and the love of God. He was a true servant of God. In addition to his dedicated church service, Bill was an elected member of the Wickett City Council and volunteered for several organizations. His activities included Gleaners food deliverer for 20 years, Meals on Wheels for disabled for 20 years, song leader for Sing-A-Longs at the Senior Citizen Center and bingo caller at the Center for the past 10 years. Bill has been among the "Stars at the Senior Citizen Revue" for 10 years, which helped to raise money for Meals on Wheels. When the boys were growing up, he served as assistant and head scout master for Boy Scouts of America, was an ardent member and fundraiser for the Quarterback Club and Band Boosters, 4-H Club Booster and Little League baseball coach. He loved Lobo football, fishing, hunting and all sports. He was most recently honored as the Star Veteran of Ward County. Bill was known to be a kind, fun-loving person, always had a smile on his face and a story of inspiration to tell. He loved to dance with his wife, Joyce, had a special nickname for everyone he met and excelled at "showing out." As a result of the hearing loss suffered from his military duty, he often turned his misunderstood words into hilarious and cute retorts to the confusion and amusement of those who knew him best. Bill faithfully attended and supported his Company "L" reunions from their earliest days and enjoyed attending family reunions. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at First United Methodist Church of Monahans. Interment will follow in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. There will be a viewing at Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wickett United Methodist Church Building Fund. Heritage Funeral Home May 21 REBECA MORALES GUTIERREZ SAN ANGELO - Rebeca Morales Gutierrez, 36, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Rebeca was born on June 22, 1967, in San Angelo, Texas, to Augustina Morales and the late Guadalupe Morales Sr. Rebeca was preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe Morales Sr.; and two brothers, Alvaro "The Kid" Morales and Guadalupe Morales Jr. Rebeca met a wonderful man, Lupe Gutierrez, and they shared 16 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by three sons, Anthony James "AJ" Morales, Antolin "Nito" Zapata, John Paul Zapata "JP"; and her daughter, Audry "Gina" Zapata; four stepchildren, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond Gutierrez, Robert Gutierrez and Cynthia Montgomery; her mother, Augustina Morales; six brothers, Jonas Morales Sr. and wife Diana, Joe Morales Sr., Juan Morales, Reymundo Morales Sr., David Morales and wife Yolanda, and Danny Morales; and five sisters, Anna Flores and husband Raul Flores Sr., Mary Garcia and husband Roy, Ida Rodriguez, Delia Rivera and Elva Randall, all of San Angelo. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rudy Luna officiating. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Jonas Morales Jr., Jose Morales Jr., Jerry Rivera III, Alvaro Morales Jr., Raul Flores Jr. and Andrew Morales. Johnson's Funeral Home VIRGIA MAE DONICA SAN ANGELO - Virgia Mae Donica, age 86, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Baptist Memorials Center. She was born on Dec. 13, 1917, in Robert Lee, to Vincent and Ollie Blair Ditmore. She married Walter Lee Hensley, Raymond M. Coleman and A.R. Donica, and all have preceded her in death. Virgia was known as "Aunt Virgia" at the Carriage Dress Shoppe, and was characterized by her beauty, her spine of steel and an unerring sense of class. She is survived by her four children, Jeana Farmer and husband Sammy, Bill Donica and wife Dena, all from San Angelo, Walt Hensley and wife Gaynelle of Irving, and Linda Parker Childers and husband Dale of Dalhart; 10 grandchildren, Traci Alanez of Odessa, Tana Pape of McKinney, Tasha Sullivan of West Virginia, Toby Donica of Longview, Josh Donica of San Angelo, Tara Williams of Brownfield, Bill Farmer and Tye Farmer, both of San Angelo, Bram Zimmerman of Irving and Mark Alvin Childers of Dalhart; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Vince Ditmore of Lakeland, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special cousins, Mona Hicks and Patsy Humble; and longtime friend, Gena Day. Virgia was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sisters, Ora Gruff, Irma Cotton Caperton and Ellie Russell Jones; brothers, Beal Ditmore and Henry Owen "Pete" Ditmore; and granddaughter, Lisa Gaye Childers. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in Grape Creek Cemetery with Pastor James Mitchell officiating. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the nurses at Baptist Memorial Hospital Division 2 and Baptist Memorial Hospice. Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center or Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Johnson's Funeral Home CHARLES LEE FOX SAN ANGELO - Charles Lee Fox, 74, of San Angelo, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at his residence. Graveside, with military honors, will be 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Darryl Williams officiating. Charles was born on Oct. 20, 1929, in St. Bernice, Ind., to Charles E. and Naomi Fox. He had been a resident of San Angelo since 1952 and was a member of Baptist Tabernacle. Charles retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. His tour of duty included North Africa, Thailand, Korea, Turkey and Vietnam. Following his military retirement he worked for the Standard-Times. He moved to Corpus Christi where he worked at P&S Hospital in the maintenance department and then to Colorado Springs and worked for Service Masters. Charles was married to Dorothy M. Edwards on May 31, 1953, in San Angelo. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Kathryn Elaine Achord and Sheila Marie Fox; son, Charles Lee Fox Jr.; brother, John Fox; and sister, Mary Emerson. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dorothy M. Fox of San Angelo; son, Charles L. Fox III of San Angelo; daughter, Cindy Brock and husband David of Florien, La.; sisters, Alice Taylor and husband Bob of Houston and Mildred Sloan and husband Norman of Illinois; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Johnson's Funeral Home POLO ESTRADA COMANCHE - Polo Estrada, 88, of Gustine passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 18, 2004, in the Comanche Community Hospital. Polo was born on Jan. 27, 1916, in Bronte, Texas, the son of the late Polo Estrada Sr. and Marie Marugo Estrada. He married Loraine Gonzales on Sept. 29, 1936. She preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 2000. He was a rancher all his working life, first on a ranch in Midland for a number of years, then for many years he worked on the James Walton Ranch until his retirement. He was a cowboy until the day he died. He had been a resident of Gustine for the past eight years. Polo is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Manual Talavera of Gustine; two sisters, Aurora Rochal of San Angelo and Josphine Samaron of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Jesse Estrada of San Diego, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Varga, in 1982. Rosary for Mr. Estrada was 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the Hall & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside Mass was 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, in the Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Saint Brennan's Catholic Church. Hall & Sons Funeral Home May 22 JO MARTIN NOBLE SAN ANGELO - Jo Martin Noble died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at her residence at Friday Harbor, Washington. She formerly lived in San Angelo. She was born in Trickham, Texas, to James E. Martin and Maggie Simpson Martin. Her brother was James Albert Martin, who was killed at Pearl Harbor. Her sister, deceased, was Helen Martin Welch. She is survived by three nephews, Bernard Welch, Gary Welch and Larry Welch; and one niece, Wilma Welch Carey. She owned and operated a medical laboratory and X-ray in Hobbs, N.M, then attended the University of New Mexico to become a dental hygienist. She was married to Robert E. Noble, who is deceased. Interment of ashes and graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. May 23 W.R. "BUD" DAVIDSON SAN ANGELO - W.R. "Bud" Davidson was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Eldorado, Texas, and passed away peacefully May 21, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Sadie Davidson; and his sister, Tommie Brevard. Bud served with the U.S. Army for two years during World War II, In 1966, he moved to San Angelo and on Nov. 27, 1972, married Anne Doyle. They shared a special love and 32 years together. Bud owned and operated Steam Out Carpet Cleaning. Upon his retirement, he and Anne began teaching porcelain doll classes. He spent many enjoyable hours with the students, especially the children. Bud and Anne hosted numerous parties at their home. He was a fun-loving man that enjoyed dancing, vacationing with friends and spending time with his family. He was a member of Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church in San Angelo. Bud is survived by his wife, Anne; sons, Roy Davidson and wife Phyllis, Charlie Davidson and wife Lanise, Jimmy Dan Doyle, Mikel Doyle and wife Julie; daughters, Judy Crump and Melody Davidson; grandchildren, Blayne and Dustin Davidson, Mindi and Meghan Davidson, Kevin Crump, Mikel David and Ryan Doyle, Cassie, Jensine, and Stella Doyle; one great-grandchild; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Bud will always be remembered as a gentle, kind, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Graveside service will be held Sunday, May 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the Eldorado cemetery, Eldorado, Texas. Pallbearers will be Gerald Crisp, David Crews, Jimmy Bell, Alton Cavaness and Dr. Dan Stultz. The family requests that memorials be made to your favorite charity. Johnson's Funeral Home GEORGE EDWARD SHELTON SAN ANGELO - George Edward Shelton, age 79, peacefully met his maker in the early morning on Saturday, May 22, 2004, due to complications from a stroke. He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in San Antonio, Texas. He was married to Marilynn May Davenport on April 3, 1948. He had been a resident of San Angelo since 1955. George graduated from The University of Texas, in 1945, with a degree in pharmacy. He began his pharmacy career at Laurel Heights Pharmacy in San Antonio, then at Eagle Drug in Eagle Pass. He came to San Angelo to work for the Concho Drug Company and, in 1956, bought the Concho Drug Store on Sherwood Way, renaming it Shelton Drug. He later owned and operated M- System Pharmacy and, finally, worked for the Wilkinson Family at Wilkinson Drug. After retirement he continued his pharmacy career working relief for pharmacists all across West Texas. He was active in the Texas Pharmaceutical Association serving on the Board of Councilors for many years, President of West Texas Pharmaceutical Association and the Concho Valley Pharmaceutical Association. He was a charter member of the West Side Optimist Club. George also served San Angelo on the Lake Board. He loved sailing, and was active with the Concho Yacht Club. He also loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, and was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn; children, Steven R. Shelton of League City, C. Stuart Shelton and wife Rhonda of Plano; and Kathy Vinson and husband Eugene of Big Lake; grandchildren, Georgia Shelton, Steven R. Shelton Jr., Kevin Shelton, Dorothy Shelton, Barrett Shelton, Brooke Shelton, Matt Vinson and Emily Vinson; step-grandchildren, Candace, Samantha and Jessica; and brother-in-law, H.W. "Dick" Dickerson and wife Dottie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Thomas Bartlett. The family gives many thanks to the many compassionate caregivers who cared for Dad in his final days. Family Visitation will be from 4- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, the Rev. Grosse Mohler officiating. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Meals for the Elderly, or a favorite charity. Robert Massie Funeral Home YSIDRO S. "CHILO" PENA SAN ANGELO - Ysidro S. "Chilo" Pena Jr., 78, of Big Lake, died Friday, May 21, 2004, in a San Angelo hospital. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at St. Margaret of Cortona in Big Lake. Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, at St. Margaret of Cortona, with Father Hilary Ihedioha, officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Ysidro was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, on May 7, 1926, to Ysidro and Eulalia Pena. He worked at the Reagan County Courthouse in the maintenance department for over 24 years. He married Julia Ramos on June 22, 1944, and they were married for 54 years until her death on Aug. 7, 1998. He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife; daughters, Maria Elodia and Eva; and son Raul. Ysidro is survived by his daughters, Enedina Ortiz of Canyon, Ernestina Harris of San Angelo, Elva Villanueva of Amarillo, Ellia Barajas of Eldorado, Margie Robles of Lubbock and Diana Castillo of Hale Center; sons, Raymond Pena and Ray Pena, both of Big Lake; sisters, Angelita Ramos of Euless, Isabel Baiza of Canutillo, Susana Ramirez of Big Lake and Irene Reyes of San Angelo; brothers, Gabriel S. Pena and Adan S. Pena, both of Odessa, and Natalio S. Pena of Big Lake; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. GOD SAW YOU God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you And whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you pass away, And though we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Robert Massie Funeral Home CECIL FRANKLIN "TEETLES" BUCKNER OZONA - Cecil Franklin "Teetles" Buckner passed away Friday, May 20, 2004, in Christopher House in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Cecil was born on Jan. 13, 1934, in McGregor, Texas, to C. K. and Lorene Buckner. He grew up and graduated from high school in Roscoe, Texas. Following high school, he received a scholarship in football from Sul Ross University where he attended college in Alpine, Texas. There he met his wife, Elma Hernandez, and married her on Nov. 24, 1960, and together raised three children, Robert Buckner, Kelly Buckner and Sherri Buckner Goree. Cecil was employed with Texaco Inc. and moved to Ozona to build the Texaco gas plant. After a few years, Cecil became the gas plant superintendent. Cecil continued his employment with Texaco for 25 years and retired in 1994. He and his wife also opened and ran Elma's Roadside Grocery Store for 28 years. Cecil was an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved to travel, but, more than anything, loved being with his family. Cecil was preceded in death by his son, Robert Franklin Buckner; and his parents, C.K. Buckner and Lottie Lorene Nix Buckner. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Elma Buckner; his son, Kelly Buckner of Ozona, Texas; his daughter, Sherri Goree of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Carlee and Taylor Goree of Austin, Texas and Chance Buckner of San Angelo, Texas; one brother, Doug Buckner of Sweetwater, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. Cecil was a loving husband, caring father and a friend to everyone. He will always be remembered for his wonderful laugh and smile and his joyful personality. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christopher House Hospice Austin, 2820 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78702. Preddy Funeral Home JOHN R. BOLES SAN ANGELO - John R. Boles, age 82, passed away May 21, 2004. He is survived by his wife Lila; daughter, Virginia Hudspeth and husband Claude of San Angelo; son, John Boles Jr. of Virginia City, Mont.; two grandchildren, Adam Richard Boles and Aaron Jason Boles, both of Seattle, Wash; and two great-grandchildren, Julian Boles and Evan Boles, also of Seattle. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to West Texas Boys' Ranch, Concho Valley Home for Girls or a charity of your choice. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. Johnson's Funeral Home May 24 LEONA ELIZABETH PHELPS SAN ANGELO - Leona Elizabeth Phelps, 83, of San Angelo died Saturday, May 22, 2004, peacefully at home. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Sanders Phelps; daughter, Linda Jenkins, and husband, Doug, of Bedford, Texas; sons, Don Phelps, and wife, Judy, of San Angelo, Texas and Mike Phelps, and wife, Susan, of Houston, Texas; grandsons, Spencer Jenkins of Boston, Mass., Capt. Brian Jenkins of Swansborough, N.C., Shawn Phelps of San Angelo, Texas, Nicholas Phelps, and wife, Janet, of Boston, Mass. and Jordan Phelps of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Tracey Jackson, and husband, Danny, of Mertzon, Texas; granddaughter-in-law, Michelle Phelps of San Angelo, Texas. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Stetson, Savanah and Zachary. A celebration of her life will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, in Lawnhaven Memorial Park in San Angelo. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Johnson's Funeral Home ANTONIO A. PEDROZA SAN ANGELO - Antonio A. Pedroza, 69, of San Angelo, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004. A prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Segunda Iglesia Bautista Church. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Mr. Pedroza was born April 15, 1935, in Eola. He worked for the city of San Angelo for 25 years, and numerous construction companies in San Angelo before retiring in 1999. He married Mercedes Pena on June 20, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2004. Mr. Pedroza was a born-again Christian. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and working in his yard. He was a very loving father and grandfather. He is survived by one son and daughter- in-law, Harry and Deborah Pedroza of San Angelo; one daughter and son- in-law, Amanda and Brian Pfingsten, of San Angelo; grandsons, Eric, Anthony, Brian, and Nolbero Pedroza, Jonathan, Estevan, and Brandon Montano and Brandon Pfingsten; one very special granddaughter, Alena Gutierrez; great-granddaughters Jessica and Haley Pedroza; many sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends, including his church family. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents, Nolberto and Alena Pedroza; and a son, Martin Pedroza. A very special thanks to Dr. G. Day M.D. and Dr. Danbert M.D. and their staff. Also Hospice of San Angelo and their special angels. Memorials may be made to Segunda Iglesia Bautista Church, 530 W. Ave. T, San Angelo, Texas. Johnson's Funeral Home DESSIE LONELL STRICKLAND SAN ANGELO - Dessie Lonell Strickland, 80, went peacefully to be with her beloved Lord, Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Heritage Oaks Nursing Home in Ballinger. She was born May 4, 1924, in Peacock, Texas, to Maggie and Van Phillips. She married the love of her life, Aaron Strickland, July 22, 1948. She was known as "Pete" to her immediate family. Dessie began her career as a cashier at Modern Way, continued to work for Buddies and retired after 20¤ years with Winn Dixie. She will be remembered by all her customers for her kind and giving heart, her beautiful smile, and hair. She is survived by her two daughters, Jeannie Duncan, and husband, Curtis, from San Angelo and Ramona Lonell Sturman, and husband, Bob, of Kingman, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Dave Renfro of Illinois and Penny Naff of Oregon; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Hughlett of Carlsbad, N.M., Billie Gribble of Albuquerque, N.M. and Sue Smith of Coleman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dessie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and her husband of 34 years. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Harris Avenue Baptist Church with Brother A.J. Kennemer and Brother Travis Monday officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of Regency House, Heritage Oaks and Vista Care Hospice. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Johnson's Funeral Home. Johnson's Funeral Home RAINEY EARL MOORE JUNTION - Rainey Earl Moore, Jr., a retired heavy construction and iron worker, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, in Longview, Wash. Known as R.E. Moore for all of his adult life, he was almost 93 years old at the time of his death. R.E. was born in San Saba County, Texas. He was the only boy in the family and had five sisters. He began working in construction early in the '30s and helped build the Llano River Bridge in Junction. After R.E. met Renzie Weaver, a short courtship ensued, and they were married in Junction by Rev. Thos Bradley on May 30, 1937. They were together almost 62 years when Renzie passed away on May 10, 1999. While R.E. worked for Phelps Dodge in Morenci, Ariz., the largest open pit-mining project in the western United States was begun. R.E. moved his family to California shortly after his daughter, Peggy, was born in October 1940. He worked in construction, helping to build cement plants in the Bay area. R.E. served in the Navy Seabees as a Chief Petty Officer during WWII, building bridges, runways, etc. in the South Pacific. While R.E. was serving his country, Renzie was living on the Weaver Ranch, wiring the family farmhouse. During this time, June, their second daughter, was born. When R.E. was stationed in Rhode Island for training, almost everyone in Junction collected their gas stamps for Renzie. These efforts made it possible for Renzie to drive to Rhode Island with the couple's two young daughters to visit R.E. In 1945, R.E. moved his family back to California, where he resumed his work of building bridges and cement plants. At the time of his retirement in Redding, he was serving as plant manager for the last cement plant that he had helped build. R.E. was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Junction. He loved hunting, fishing, baseball, gardening and cooking. Many folks in Junction have tasted his hearth-baked sourdough bread and homegrown vegetables. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Gentry-Fife Funeral Home in Junction. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Copperas Cemetery, which is near the old Weaver Ranch. He will be buried by his wife's side in the family plot. Once a Texan, always a Texan. Survivors include daughters Peggy Hudson and June McGraw, and sons-in-law, Rodger Hudson and Stephen McGraw, all of Woodland, Wash.; grandson, John Obeck Hudson of Seattle, Wash.; granddaughters-in-law, Elizabeth Hudson and Anita Rye; great-grandchildren, Matthew Hudson, Christopher Hudson, and Steven Rye; and R.E.'s younger sister, Mary Ella Weaver, who resides in Harper, Texas. Gentry-Fife Funeral Home May 25 SERGIO "PRETTY BOY" M. CASTRO SAN ANGELO - Sergio "Pretty Boy" M. Castro, 52, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, in Belvedere Cemetery with Pastor Velasquez of the Church of Christ officiating. Sergio was born November 3, 1951, in Vera Cruz, Mexico, to Edwardo and Juanita Castro. He worked for Reece Albert for 11 years. Sergio was a hardworking man. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a brotherly friend to all and knew no stranger. Sergio enjoyed hunting rabbits and just being outdoors. He will always be missed and loved by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one brother and sister-in- law of Mexico; dear friend, Bruno Velasquez, and family of San Angelo; and numerous brotherly friends. Pallbearers will be Hector Cadena, Alonzo Medina, Luther Cruz, Tommy Esparza Sr., Francisco Hernandez and Martin Perez. Honorary pallbearers will be all his friends at Reece Albert Construction Co. Robert Massie Funeral Home BARBARA FOWLER IVERSON SAN ANGELO - Barbara Fowler Iverson returned to her maker on Saturday, May 22, 2004. Born in Bowie, Texas, on Jan. 2, 1928, to Herman and Elizabeth Fowler, she was the third of three children, following her siblings, Dorothy and Charles. After growing up in several towns of the North and West Texas oil patch, she graduated from Borger High School in 1945. While attending college at Texas Tech, she met her husband, B.G. "Ike" Iverson, and they were married June 4, 1948, in Borger, Texas. In 1949, Barbara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry. She furthered her education in 1976, earning a master of science degree in biology from Midwestern State University. As the wife of a petroleum engineer, Barbara's life was again nomadic, and she bore her three children in three different states, raising them in seven different towns. In addition to being the bedrock of her family, she taught secondary school for 19 years educating in Wichita, Kan., Odessa, Pampa, Midland and Wichita Falls, where she taught chemistry as the head of the Rider High School Science Department. Always a popular teacher, her students were still wishing her well more than 20 years after her retirement. In addition to her roles as a wonderful mother and outstanding teacher, Barbara led an active spiritual life in the Presbyterian Church. She had a lifelong love of reading and learning in all subject areas, a passion she instilled in her children. Her additional interests included socializing with friends, listening to joyful music, playing bridge, line dancing, water aerobics, the arts and traveling extensively with her husband. From the time she was very young she had a large place in her heart for animals, truly loving all nature and the magnificent beauty of God's creation. In retirement, Barbara continued to serve others by organizing and leading a support group for San Angelo area victims of Interstitial Cystitis, a condition she herself suffered from for many years. She was brave and courageous in the face of adversity, and endured severe pain over the past 25 years without complaining or seeking sympathy. She suffered through several debilitating experiences from various ailments, but never lost her faith in God or mankind. Following the greatest commandments, Barbara loved God and her Savior with her whole heart, and loved her neighbors as herself. She had an unbounded love for all of her friends and family, but especially for her grandchildren that she knew so well. All who knew her loved her dearly, and she never spoke ill of anyone. She was especially loved and cherished by her husband, children and grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years; three children; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Her son, Laurence, is the father of Alysabeth Speice, mother of Barbara's great-grandchildren, Georgia and Cedar Speice. Laurence is also the father of Ehren, Alexander and Riley Iverson. Barbara's daughter, Coleen Iverson-Routh and husband, David Routh, are parents of Nathaniel Routh. Her son, Jon and his wife, Shelley, are the parents of Elijah, Grace and Peter Iverson. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo. Johnson's Funeral Home HOWARD S. DRAKE SAN ANGELO - Howard S. Drake, 81, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004, in a local hospital. Rosary service will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Goodfellow Air Force Base. Cremation will follow after the service. Howard was born on Feb. 23, 1923, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Howard S. Jr. and Kathryn Drake. He married Dolores Mumm on Jan. 10, 1944, in Alexandria, La. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of service. He was a former World War II Prisoner of War. He retired from Goodfellow Air Force Base as CWO4 and chose San Angelo as his retirement home. He then graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in sociology. He worked for the city of San Angelo for 10 years as a code enforcement inspector. He was a member of the American Ex-POWs, Good Sam's RV Club (3 Rivers Chapter) and the Texas Military Retirees Chapter. He was also an active member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Goodfellow Air Force Base, serving as lector, Eucharistic minister and volunteer with Catholic Charities. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Mumm Drake of San Angelo; nine children, Kathy Hutzler and husband, Tom, of San Antonio, Donna Archibald and husband, Don, of New London, N.H., Barbara Huber of Albuquerque, N.M., Chris Walker and husband, Gerald, of Cottonwood Shores, Texas, Rick Drake and wife, Janice, of Livingston, Texas, Teri Greig and husband, Rick, of San Angelo, MaribethDrake of San Antonio, Kevin Drake and wife, Margaret, of Denver, Colo., and Keith Drake of Fort Worth; sister, Jean Brader and husband, Lee; brother, Rodgers Wise and wife, Anna; 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and beloved pet dog, Snuffy. Pallbearers will be Brenan Drake, Paul Drake, Ben Walker, Kyle Barton, Brandon Stapp and Stephen Pilant. Honorary pallbearers will be Garrett Drake, Landon Drake Greig and Matthew Archibald. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Ex-POW's, National Headquarters, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010. Johnson's Funeral Home KATHARINE TWEEDY WARING KATHARINE TWEEDY WARING SAN ANGELO - Katharine Tweedy Waring died Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2004, at her home in San Angelo. She was born March 14, 1917, at St. John's Hospital in San Angelo, the eldest daughter of Joseph Lord "Jose´" Tweedy and Eva Gregg Browne Tweedy. She was also the first grandchild of Katharine Gregg Browne, for whom she was named. Granddaughter of Joseph Tweedy, one of West Texas' most noted pioneers, Katharine spent her early years at Knickerbocker Ranch, which was founded in 1877 in southwestern Tom Green County. The Tweedy home and Knickerbocker Ranch originally consisted of 200 sections of land owned and leased by Joseph Tweedy and his New York Associates. This venture brought the first sheep to the Concho Valley. Her father, Joseph Lord "Jose" Tweedy, served as mayor of San Angelo in 1936 and managed the ranch for the Tweedy family until his death. The ranch continues to be owned and operated by the descendants of his brother, Andrew Mellick Tweedy Sr. First home- schooled by her great aunt, Katharine began school in the 4th grade at Santa Rita in San Angelo in 1927; later attending the Hartridge School in Plainfield, N.J., living with her grandmother Browne, graduating in 1934. In 1938 she graduated with honors from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. After graduation, she lived and worked in New York City modeling for Lord and Taylor and working for Doubleday Books, where she began a career in research and writing, then returned home and working for the San Angelo Standard-Times when her father died in 1940. Katharine married Lt. Charles Wildey Waring in Emmanuel Episcopal Church in a military wedding on July 2, 1942. Their first home was the army post at Fort Riley, Kan., where Charlie was stationed until he went overseas with 2nd Cavalry to Italy. After his military discharge in November 1945, they lived and ranched at Lipan Springs Ranch, south of San Angelo. The Waring family raised Thoroughbred polo ponies and Hereford cattle. Charlie managed the ranch with his father, Col. R.S. "Dick" Waring. Katharine, as her parents and grandparents had been, was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church - a member of the vestry, St Catherine's Guild, Tuesday Ladies, and Altar Guild and a lay reader. She will be remembered for her work on the Archives committee, from which she conducted numerous sessions on the history of the church. With other church members she wrote a History of Churches in the Northwest Texas Diocese of the Episcopal Church, requiring interviews of senior members at every church in the diocese. Katharine taught in the San Angelo schools for 18 years. Many former students will remember her as their junior high school English teacher, first at Washington Junior High School then among the inaugural teaching team at John Glenn Junior High School, where she taught until her retirement in 1977. A noted historian, she was often the chosen source for information about San Angelo's past. As a member of numerous historical organizations, including the Tom Green County Preservation League and the Tom Green County Historical Society, she did considerable research on area cemeteries, indexed old issues of the Standard-Times and sponsored historical markers in the Knickerbocker community and in Fairmount Cemetery, where she will be buried. She was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club, a group established in 1901 for women of early families. As a board member of the Fairmount Cemetery and involved in its 100 year celebration, she organized a cemetery walk remembered and enjoyed by many. Her belief was that every person and each family contributes to the historical record. Her personal connection with at least three generations of Tom Green county families and her effort and ability to record and remember gives her an unmatched scope of history of this county. So, by virtue of her own personal knowledge and by her unflagging scholarship and interest in recording those times for all of us to remember, she helped to produce the History of Tom Green County, published only recently. Her husband, Charles Wildey Waring Sr; an infant grandson, William Waring Horton; her brother, Joseph Lord Tweedy Jr.; a sister-in-law, Mildred "Sitty" Waring Love; brother-in- law, O. T. Waring; and cousins, Andy and Jack Tweedy and Betty Tweedy Mendell preceded Katharine in death. She is survived by a loving and devoted family, four children, Charles Wildey Waring and his wife, Diana, of Dallas, Richard Solomon Waring of Houston, Joseph Tweedy Waring and his wife, Melinda, of Houston, Eva Waring Horton and her husband, Lee, of San Angelo; her sister, Anne Tweedy Ardery and husband, Philip, of Louisville, Ky.; and sister-in- law, Dorothea Waring of Madison, Conn. Her grandchildren and families are Deborah Waring Evans and husband, Curt, of Chicago, Ill., Katharine Waring O'Donnell and husband, Kevin, of Alexandria, Va., and their mother, Vickie Hauser, Brian Thomas Waring, Brandon James Waring, and their mother, Janice Waring, Richard Hayes Waring and his wife, Mary, Charles Wundrel Waring and their mother, Adele Waring, all of Denver, Colo., Joseph Tweedy Waring Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Gulfport, Miss., Zachary Garrison Waring, James Cade Horton, Alexander Wildey Horton, all of Austin, Lucas Browne Horton of New York and Molly Lin- Hua Mathes Waring of Dallas. There are six great-grandchildren. Nephews and nieces include Julie Ardery and husband, Bill Bishop, Hal and Kathryn Armstrong, and Leslie and Steve Wilkinson, all of Austin, Theodore Waring Armstrong of Houston, Billie and Debbie Newlin of San Antonio, Philip and Cecelia Ardery Jr., Joseph and Anne Ardery, of Louisville, Ky., John and Leslie Waring Flynn of Roslyn, Long Island, Warren and Tina Waring Ackerman of Wilton, Conn., Lynne Waring Patterson of Hendersonville, N.C., Scott and Carol Jones, of North Garden, Va., and Mildred "Chica" Love of San Diego, Calif. The extended family reaches far and wide. They include Dr. Edwin M. Sykes and Betty Tweedy Sykes, Morris and Anne Sykes Reese, Drew Sykes, Louise Tweedy, Barbara Tweedy and Sandra Tweedy of San Angelo; Logan and Patricia Tweedy Wagner and Edwin M. Sykes III of Austin; Barbara and Dr. Mellick Tweedy Sykes, Drs. Bill and Barbara Mendell Sullivan of San Antonio; Randy and Sara Mendell Smith of Burnet, Malcolm "Bish" Tweedy and Joe and Lanna Tweedy Duncan of Fort Davis; David and Sarah Tweedy Manning, Jerry Nelson and Katharine Tweedy Nelson, John and Beret Tweedy and Christopher and Susan Tweedy of Denver, Colo.; Bronson and Mary Louise Tweedy of Chevy Chase, Md.; Lawrence L. and Helen Tweedy Jr., of Medford, Ore.; Gerald and Lydia Lauderdale, of Concord, Mass; Vance and Edie Lauderdale, of Englewood, N.J.; and Barbara Flowers of Marina del Rey, Calif. She seems a part of every community in San Angelo as evidenced by the flow of cards and calls from so many friends and admirers both known and unknown. The family wishes to thank one and all. Juanita, Rosa, Nellie and Odelia have been especially helpful in these last months. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tom Green County Historical Society, Tom Green County Preservation League, Knickerbocker Community Center, or Hospice of San Angelo, or that you honor Katharine's generous nature with a donation to your favorite charity. Johnson's Funeral Home May 26 HENRY ANDRE GERALD NUYTTEN ORROIR, Belgium - Henry Andre Gerald Nuytten passed peacefully from this life on May 21, 2004, at his residence in Orroir, Belgium. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Agnes; two sons, Jean-Paul Nuytten and wife Annie, and stepson Jake, of Wilmington, Del., and Patrick Jean-Yves Nuytten and wife Cathy of San Angelo, Texas. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Tanja Confer and Michelle Lesman; grandson, Patrick Jean-Luc Henri Nuytten; his brother, Joseph Nuytten; sister, Yvonne Delnatte of Belgium; and numerous nieces and nephews. Henry was a decorated World War II veteran who served in the Belgium Underground Resistance. He immigrated to the United States in 1951 and remained until his retirement from his construction business in 1971. He returned to Belgium to be with his family. There he enjoyed many hobbies such as stamp collecting, gardening, woodworking, solving crossword puzzles and caring for his birds and pet deer. He enjoyed traveling all over Europe and returned yearly to visit his children and grandchildren in the United States. Henry loved a good meal and a rousing and lively conversation. He was loved dearly and will be missed. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, in Belgium. He will be buried in the Veteran's Cemetery in his childhood hometown. Correspondence may be sent to the family home, 14 Chausee de la Liberation, 7750 Orroir, Belgium. PAUL "PABLO" G. JIO SAN ANGELO - Paul G. Jio, 87, of San Angelo passed away Monday, May 24, 2004. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with deacon Abel Fernandez officiating. Mr. Jio was born on Feb. 6, 1917, in San Angelo. He served in the Army of the United States for more than 20 years. He was part of special forces known as Texas Rangers and is a World War II veteran. He retired from the Army in January 1946. After military retirement, he continued with carpentry, cabinetry and construction for many years. He also worked as a cook throughout much of his life. He was of Catholic religion. He was a very kind, giving man to all that he encountered. He has left an everlasting impression on the lives of many. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Frankie Jio of Frisco; son, Mario Jio of Ballinger; daughter and son- in-law, Pat and Armando Hernandez of Marfa; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Steve Pinchback of San Angelo; grandsons, Keith Hernandez, Zade Pinchback and Xavius Pinchback; granddaughters, Sarah Hernandez, Rosita "Rosie" Palos, Annie Jio and Indanesia "Indy" Pinchback; great- grandsons, Mario Palos III and Angelo Michael Aguilar; great- granddaughter, Alana Aguilar; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many family and friends. Mr. Jio was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Maria Jio; and brothers, Henry and Ruben Rio. The family of Mr. Jio would like to send a special thanks to the Fuentes family that he was close to. Also, to the care that was provided from Dr. Chang, Dr. Anderton and all the staff that cared for him while he was at Shannon during his last months of life. We are grateful for all that you have done for our dear father. Johnson's Funeral Home May 27 PEDRO A. MEZA SAN ANGELO - Mr. Pedro A. Meza Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in San Angelo. He was born on Feb. 22, 1912, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico to parents, Esmerejildo and Delfina Meza. Pedro Meza was a good, honest, hard-working man. At the young age of 12, he left home and set out to make his mark in the world. Pedro worked ranching most of his life. He worked on numerous ranches in Mexico and the United States. On June 2, 1942, Pedro married Refugia T. Torres. He moved his family from Mexico to Texas, their new adopted homeland. The family's first home was in Sanderson, Texas, in the Harrison Ranch, where Pedro had been working for many years. He once again moved his family, this time to San Angelo where he worked for the McGowan Ranch. After many years he left ranching to work for Twin Mountain Fence Company and continued to support his sons. Pedro was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. Second to his love for his family was his love of nature and the outdoors. His passion was working with horses. He had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He would do without so that someone else could have. Pedro never knew a stranger. He lived a long, healthy life until the end, always surrounded by his family. His greatest satisfaction was his family. Pedro was preceded in death by a son, Pedro Meza II; grandson, Raymond T. Meza II; sisters, Antonia, Maria and Andrea Meza; and brothers, Jesus, Jose and Pablo Meza. Pedro is survived by his wife of 62 years, Refugia T. Meza; daughters, Rosa Sanchez and husband Jose of Spade, Texas, Sylvia Martinez, and Delfina Ortiz and husband Rolando; sons, Pedro Jr. and wife Caridad, Vicente and wife Tony, Joe and wife Nora, Robert and wife Delia, and Raymond Meza and wife Norma, all of San Angelo; brother, Francisco Meza of Fort Worth; sisters, Anita Martinez and Pomposa Rodriguez, both of Del Rio; 20 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. He is also survived by special friends, Robert Nickel and Calvin McGowan, both of San Angelo, and Dudley Harrison of Sanderson. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Vince, Joe Jr. and Michael Meza, Danny Ortiz and Joe and Jamie Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Timothy Meza and Rolando Ortiz Jr. The Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Cornejo Quirino officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Pascual Mendoza for the many years of care provided and to Rachel Conover and everyone at VistaCare for the comfort provided not only to Pedro but also to the entire family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in care of Raymond T. Meza II Scholarship Memorial Fund, 2201 Sherwood Way, Ste. 205, San Angelo, TX 76901. Johnson's Funeral Home CHARLESA EDWARD SHANNON SONORA - Charles Edward Shannon Jr. was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2004. He was born on May 17, 1933, in El Paso. He was married to Vicki Jo Savell on Oct. 6, 1956, in Sonora. Charlie graduated from Marfa High School, attended Tarleton State University and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in range management. He served in the U.S. Army and retired with a medical discharge. He worked at the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction, Colo., and Roswell, N.M., the Soil Conservation Service in Alpine, and ASCS in Sonora and Ozona. After retirement he pursued his ranching interest in Sutton County. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; sons, Matt Edward Shannon of Christoval and Savell Charles Shannon and wife Shelly of Sonora; grandchildren, Megan and Chance Shannon of Christoval and Tate and Evan Shannon of Sonora. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Charles Shannon Sr.; and his sister, Jean Shannon Demere of Water Valley. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, at First Baptist Church of Sonora with burial in Sutton County Cemetery with Pastor Tom Baden of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church of Eola officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews, Wade Demere, Craig Demere, Bill "Chip" Savell, Cody Savell, Scott Savell and Tim Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Barker, Ray Smith, Mack Wilman, Louis Balas; cousins, Ike Livingston, Mike Livingston, Bill Shannon and Will Shannon; and brother-in-law, Billy Brian Savell. Kerbow Funeral Home MARY BROWN BERRYMAN BALLINGER - Service for Mary Brown Berryman of Ballinger, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ferris Akins and the Rev. Bobby Broyles officiating. Burial will be in Old Runnels Cemetery immediately following. Mrs. Berryman died Tuesday, May 25. She was born on Sept. 18, 1916, in Clark County, Miss., to Leavie Gipson and William S. Brown. The first woman elected to public office in Nolan County, she served three terms as county clerk. She married A.D. "Bo" Roy, who was chief of police in Sweetwater, May 12, 1940. He died Nov. 29, 1949. Also preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Verda Adair and Eva Pitner; brothers, Eddie Brown, W.L. Brown and R.J. Brown. She married Frankie E. Berryman on June 17, 1956, and moved to Ballinger. Mrs. Berryman was sales manager for World Book Encyclopedia for 25 years. During that time, she earned numerous awards such as the Quota Maker Achievement Award and the District Pacesetter Award along with being named Outstanding Area Manager and All-Pro Manager. Mrs. Berryman was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church of Ballinger. She had served on the Carnegie Library of Ballinger Board of Directors, and she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce and the County and District Clerks Association of Texas. She is survived by her husband, Frankie Berryman of Ballinger; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Rhonda Roy of Mount Pleasant and Tom and Linda Roy of Weatherford; grandchildren, Chip Roy of Washington, D.C., Emily Roy and Luke Roy, both of Lubbock, and Matthew Roy of Weatherford; sister, Leta Stephens of Odessa; and several nieces and nephews. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers along with Kelly Shepard Roy, wife of Matt Roy, and Carrah Key, fiancée of Chip Roy. The family suggests memorials to the Ballinger Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Carnegie Library of Ballinger or West Texas Rehab. The family received friends 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the funeral home. Rains-Seale Funeral Home W. FRANK DAMERON MIDLAND - W. Frank Dameron of Midland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004. He was born on Dec. 24, 1920, to William Franklin Dameron and Isa Bel Bratcher Dameron in Lee Ray, Texas, and was raised and educated in Fort Worth, Texas. Frank graduated from Pascal High School in 1938 and went on to receive his master's degree in geology from Texas Christian University. Frank served in the Signal Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict and was discharged with the rank of captain. His career began with Pure Oil Co. in 1950, and in 1954 he went to work for B.B.M. Drilling. In 1966 he formed The Canyon Co. which he was still operating at the time of his death. Frank invented the Gamma Ray Core Logger, which is considered one of the most important inventions in the oil industry. His memberships included First Christian Church, a charter member of Ranchland Hills Country Club, the Petroleum Club and the West Texas Geological Society. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Larry Dameron; and his brother, Jack Dameron. Frank is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Dameron of Midland, Texas; son, Rodger S. Dameron and his wife Marsha of Midland, Texas; daughter, Teresa Sattawhite and her husband Melvin of Decatur, Texas; grandchildren, Beau and Charlotte Dameron, Robin and Jonathan Ayers, Philip and Natalie Floyd, James and Jamie Sattawhite, Bonnie Sattawhite; great- grandchildren, Michael and Gabriel Dameron, McKenzie Ayers, Chloe Floyd and Madeleine Floyd; and two stepchildren, Alana Moore of Midland, Texas, and D.K. Jones of Merkel, Texas. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral service has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, May 28, at First Christian Church of Midland with Dr. Tommy Potter officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Arlington, Texas, with Dr. Tommy Potter and Dr. Ray Bristol officiating. Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church, Chalice Fund, 1301 W. Louisiana, Midland, TX 79701 or Medina Children's Home, HCR 16, Box 75, Medina, TX 78055. Ellis Funeral Home LINDA N. ATKERSON HOZENDORF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Linda N. Atkerson Hozendorf, 62, of Little Rock died Tuesday, May 25, 2004. She was born in Brownwood, Texas, the daughter of T.C. "Chubby" Atkerson and Flora Belle Atkerson. She was preceded in death by her father; her father-in-law, Dr. C. Ray Hozendorf; and granddaughter, Isabel Curren. Survivors include her husband, George R. Hozendorf of Little Rock; mother, Flora Belle Atkerson of San Angelo, Texas; two sisters, Sandra Hall and Kay Robb of San Angelo, Texas; four daughters, Valarie Adams of Brookesmith, Texas, Rae Curren of McKinney, Texas, Gae Connally of Lorena, Texas, Nicole Walker of Rowlett, Texas, and their husbands; a son, Thomas Mark Kelley of Tallahassee, Fla.; a stepson, Jerrod Hozendorf of Little Rock; and her mother-in-law Esther O. Hozendorf of Little Rock. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Carly Connally, Kassidy Adams, Chloe Connally, Alexandra Curren, Jordan Walker, Sophia Curren and Sara Walker. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, in Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation or the Isabel Curren Little Hearts Fund, care of Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass. Guest registry is available at www.northlittlerockfuneral home.com. North Little Rock Funeral Home JAMES FLEMING COLEMAN - James Tommy Fleming, 56 years of age, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Edith Horton Fleming, was born April 2, 1948, in Texas and passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in Amarillo, Texas, in the Kirkland Court and Rehab Center. Mr. Fleming was a police officer and a member of the Baptist church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 28, in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating, and interment will follow in Coleman City Cemetery. Mr. James Thomas Fleming is survived by two daughters, Cyntha Fleming Burry and Christina Baidas; one son, John Michael Fleming; one brother, Jimmy Fleming of San Angelo, Texas; and four grandchildren. Tom G. Walker Funeral Home DONALD H. BEARDEN ABILENE - Donald H. Bearden, 54, of Hawley passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, in Hawley Cemetery with the Rev. Carlton Earp officiating. Donny was born in Merkel, Texas, on Oct. 2, 1949, son of the late Johnny and Olean Grisham, and was a graduate of Hawley High School. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970, doing two tours in Vietnam. He was a truck driver for T&W Trucking in Abilene, worked in the oilfield, was owner/operator of Bearden's Dirt Work in Hawley and was a member of the VFW and the Lions Club. He married Rhonda Athens in Artesia, N.M., in September of 2002. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Bearden of Hawley; three sons, Richard, Paul and Robert, all of Hawley; a daughter, Carrie Chancellor of Hawley; five brothers, Woody Bearden and wife Gloria of Hawley, Melton, Jeff and Nathan Bearden of San Angelo and Terry Pelton and wife Donelle of Hawley; two sisters, Jean Binkley and husband David of Artesia, N.M., and Kathy Vinson and husband Kenneth of Hawley; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces and one great-great-nephew. Memorials may be made to Hendricks Health Systems, 1242 N. 19th St., Abilene, TX 76901. Community Memorial Funeral Home May 28 HAZEL ARLENE TOUNGET SAN ANGELO - Hazel Arlene Tounget, 22, of Christoval, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, in Christoval Cemetery with Pastor Vicky Troy of the Christoval Methodist Church officiating. Hazel was born on Feb. 27, 1982, in San Angelo to Rick Tounget and Milly Kowing. She graduated from San Angelo Lake View High School in the year 2000. Hazel loved meeting, working with people and enjoyed her jobs at Schlotzskys, Burger King and Sonic. Hazel's bright smile and the joy she brought to her loved ones will be cherished forever. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Zachariah, Marshall and Charles. Survivors include father, Rick Tounget of Christoval; mother, Milly Kowing of Dumas, Texas; sister, Jennifer Lynn Tounget of San Angelo; grandmother, Hazel Tounget of Christoval; and numerous aunts and uncles. To Our Precious Daughter, We love you always, Daddy, Mommy, Grandma, Jennifer. Psalm 28:6-7 Praise the Lord for He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. My heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas or the American Kidney Foundation. Robert Massie Funeral Home CARRISSA JOY "C. J." MACON BRONTE - Carrissa Joy "C. J." Macon was born on Jan. 24, 1986, in Odessa, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. C.J. was the proud daughter of William Harold Macon and Kimberley Jane Macon and was to be wed to Windy Keith Abbott on Saturday, May 29. She was very fun-loving and loved the outdoors. She was involved in many activities such as volleyball, tennis, track, band, hunting and fishing. C.J. had many accomplishments, such as being a member of Bronte High School volleyball 9th-12th, all- district honorable mention 12th, all-district academic 12th, Bronte High School tennis 10th-12th, Bronte High School track 10th-12th, National Honor Society 12th, one-act play 9th-10th, member of Junior Chamber of Commerce, drum major, band sweetheart and Outstanding Student of the Year award from the Chamber of Commerce. C.J. is survived by her parents, William and Kimberley Macon of Blackwell; fiancé, Windy Abbott of Sweetwater; her sisters, Cheryl Isbell and husband Jeff of Valley View, Amanda Haney and husband Rocky of Odessa and Terrah Macon of Blackwell; her brother, William Macon of Blackwell; grandparents, Marilyn and Don Clarkston; nieces and nephews, Bailey Haney, Michael Haney, Zachary Isbell; and many other friends and family. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arles Macon and her grandmothers, Gladys Macon and Patricia Dillon. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at First Baptist Church in Bronte, Texas, with Brother Morris Johnson and Brother Myron Halford officiating. Pallbearers will be the Bronte volleyball team. Graveside services will be at the Macon-U-Crazy Ranch following the church service. The family asks that memorials be made to C.J. Macon Memorial Scholarship Fund held at the First National Bank in Bronte, Box C, Bronte, TX 76933. Shaffer Funeral Home MARIE LANCE SAN ANGELO - Marie Lance, 94, of San Angelo passed from this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in a local nursing facility. She was born on May 27, 1909, in Mount Ida, Ark., to Henry W. and Delia Scott Golden. She married Samuel Lance on Dec. 18, 1929. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Elzie Lance and wife, Mary, of Gainesville, Texas, Reese Lance and wife, Nancy, of Lubbock and Anita Rainey of San Angelo; brother, Glen Golden and wife, Azell, of Mena, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Nell Golden and Eloise Golden; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Family visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday evening, May 28, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 1, in Pleasant Grove, Ark., under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Ark. Johnson's Funeral Home JANE WILEY CAMP SAN ANGELO - Jane Wiley Camp was at peace with the Lord and passed away quietly in her sleep to be with Him at her home in San Angelo, Texas, on Thursday, May 27, 2004. She was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Altus, Okla. She married Charles A. Camp in San Angelo, Texas, in 1980. She graduated from high school in Altus, Okla. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Angelo State University and a MSW from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Jane was a vibrant Christian woman who spent her whole life following her convictions. Her convictions, which she practiced during her lifetime, were first, God is the most important part of a person's life. Secondly was to be loyal to her children and to raise them to be fine, outstanding citizens, and they are. Thirdly was to be a faithful wife, and she was. Her education was in the field of helping people. She worked at Concho Valley Center for Human Advancement. She was active in helping in the Alcohol Rehabilitation in Tom Green County. She was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. Everyone who knew her, knew her as a vital, caring, loving and vivacious person. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monnie Mae Sisk, Treavous and W.W. Wiley, and her son, Michael Hollway. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Charles A. Camp; also by her sons, Jay Hollway, Kevin and his wife, Chris, all of San Angelo, Scott and his wife, Inocencia, of Kerrville, Texas; stepchildren, Robin Camp of Austin, Texas, Charles and his wife, Gail, and David Camp, all of San Angelo; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ann Akins and husband, Bill, a brother, Kenneth Sisk and wife, Donna, all of Altus. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Johnson's Funeral Home LOIS SMITH OZONA- Lois Smith, beloved mother and grandmother, left those who love her in this life to be with her husband, Ivy, and others she loves in heaven on Monday, May 24, 2004. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, in Cedar Hill Cemetery with John Collis officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Lois was born Oct. 20, 1912, and had lived in Ozona 62 years after marrying Ivy Smith and becoming a mother to his three pre-teen and teenaged boys: Ivy Jr., Carlton and Alton. The Lord blessed this union by making her a grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 22 and great-great- grandmother of five, to whom she was a very special "Granny." She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy; son, Alton; and grandson, Gary. Survivors include her sons, Ivy Smith Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Arkadelphia, Ark., and their family, Carlton and wife, Betty Lou, of San Angelo and their family; daughter-in-law, Diana of Georgetown and her family; and five grandchildren from England and their families. This wonderful lady spent her entire life unselfishly caring for others. She had an amazing gift of hospitality and showed her love to all by feeding them delicious home-cooked food. She was famous for her special "goodies" that she baked and took to everyone in town, and each family member remembers how she delighted in cooking their favorite when they visited. A quote from one of her beloved English grandchildren on learning of her passing says it all: "There's gonna be some fine food waiting for us all on the other side - and plenty of it. My mouth is watering for the taste of Million Dollar Pie. Warm biscuits and gravy. Owwweeee, she was good." (Insert your own favorite goody here!) Lois fiercely loved Ozona and its people and vehemently refused to leave when she was no longer able to live alone. She therefore has made the Crockett County Care Center her home for the past few years and adopted the staff and residents there as her extended family. Her family wishes to express their profound gratitude to the Care Center staff for the wonderful, loving care that they have given Lois. They request that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be given to this fine facility (activity fund) or to the Ozona First Baptist Church, their home church all these years. Preddy Funeral Home BOBBY RAY CHAPOY SAN ANGELO - Bobby Ray Chapoy, 11, was called home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2004, in San Antonio. Mass of Christian service will be 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Bobby was born on April 7, 1993, to Johnny and Gracie and big brother, Johnny Ray Chapoy. He was a fifth-grader at Reagan Elementary where he excelled at everything he did. He was an honor roll student and very proud to be in Reagan's programs such as the Dare Program, Rockets Rage, Peer Mediation and the Science Fair. Bobby will be missed dearly. Those who knew him will always remember his big beautiful smile and kind ways. He was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Pete Mata; grandpa, Asencion Mojica Sr.; and great- grandmas, Julia Mata and Bernabe Munoz. He is survived by both parents, Johnny and Gracie Chapoy; brother, Johnny Ray Chapoy; great- grandpa, Antonio Munoz Sr.; grandpa, Juan Chapoy; grandmothers, Maria Mojica and Bitoria Chapoy; uncles, Asencion Mojica Jr. and Michael Chapoy and wife, Bertha; aunts, Sylvia Serrano and husband, Jesse, Michelle Chapoy of Fontana, Calif., Yvette Mascorro and husband, Adolph, and Yvonne Torres and husband, Sammy; and 11 cousins. Special thanks to all the staff at Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio. Robert Massie Funeral Home MARIE ARROT BRONTE - Marie Arrott, 99, passed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2004, at her home. Family visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the funeral home. A celebration of Marie's life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at First United Methodist Church, officiated by Kari Rawlings, Paul Evans and Bill Feiro. Pallbearers will be Marie's grandsons, James Vaughn, Bruce Vaughn, Nick Arrott, Mike Arrott, Randy Crook, Shane Webb and Jay Henderson. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Marie's father, Nick, was born in Sparta, Tenn. He came to Texas when he was 20 years old and settled in Christoval. He met and married Ina Holland on Valentine's Day 1904. To this union, nine children were born, Marie being the oldest. She was raised in San Angelo. Nick, her father, worked for the Orient Railroad until he was killed in a railroad incident in Sweetwater in 1922. Marie went to school at Fort Concho, later graduating from high school in 1926. She worked for John Best Telephone Company until she married Clarence Arrott on Dec. 9, 1928. They lived on the Cederberry Ranch northwest of Orient until 1932, where their two children were born. They moved to the Jeffers Ranch southwest of Bronte, enjoying Sunday school and church at the Lometa schoolhouse. They later became members of First United Methodist Church of Bronte. In 1975, they moved to the Robert Hickman place and lived there until Clarence's death in 1991. Marie then moved to her apartment in town. Marie continued to be active in her church, Home Demonstration Club and as secretary of Farm Bureau office, where she remained secretary for 40 years until her retirement in 1985. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother to her family and was so proud of her great- and great-great- grandchildren. The yearly family Christmastime gathering was the highlight of her life. Marie always found time to send birthday and anniversary cards to her loved ones and friends. She is survived by her son, LeDrew Arrott and wife, Bobbie; her daughter, Marlene Vaughn and husband, Bobby, all of Bronte; seven grandchildren, James Vaughn and wife, Janel, Nick Arrott, Jolene Henderson and husband, Jay, Mike Arrott and wife, Andra, Kim Crooks and husband, Randy, Bruce Vaughn and wife, Marty, Alisa Webb and husband, Shane. She is also survived by her 15 great-grandchildren, Teresa, Russel and Shelbi, Joni and Brandon, Brittany, Nikki and Tim, Micah and Tim, Micah and Danny, Nicholas and Jodie, Chad and Jana, Courtney and Kale, Shaylon, Kala, Tanner, Joel and Cheyenne; seven great-great-grandchildren, Shandee, Dalton, Kimberly, Saige, Mason, Payton and Miles; and one brother, Ray Dewitt Hudgens and wife, Barbara, of San Angelo; and one sister, Hazel LaMunyou of San Diego, Calif. A special thanks to Dr. Carl Anderton, M.D., and staff and also to Hospice of San Angelo and staff. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in Bronte, Texas; Hospice of San Angelo, Cactus Hotel, 11th Floor, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902; or to the charity of your choice. Shaffer Funeral Home FAYE BURKE FAYE BURKE SAN ANGELO - Faye Burke, 81, of Addison and formerly of San Angelo died Monday, May 24, 2004, in Dallas. Visitation will be 5- 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Paul Shero officiating. Faye was born on Aug. 17, 1922, in Fulbright, Texas, to Dave and Ruth Ramsey. She had been a resident of Addison for five years and a member of Pitman Creek Church of Christ in Plano. Faye was married to A.C. Burke on Sept. 26, 1947, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Ramsey. Survivors include daughters, Alice McCullah and husband, David, of Plano and Sandra Fogle and husband, Jack, of San Antonio; son, Jimmy Burke of Dallas; grandchildren, David Shane McCullah and Rachel McCourt; great- grandchildren, Micalyn, Katelyn and Ryan McCourt; brother, Buck Ramsey of Bogata, Texas; cousins, Duane Hamblin of San Angelo, Ann Mangrum of Waco, Cliff Crowell of Seattle, Wash., Dovie Crowell of Tulsa, Okla., and Jackie Amacker of Dallas. Johnson's Funeral Home May 29 HELEN F. CLARK SAN ANGELO - Helen F. Clark, 85, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2004, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, in Belvedere Memorial Park with the Rev. Billy Simmons officiating. Helen was born on June 16, 1918, in Knox County, Texas, to her parents, Lee and Myrtle Reynolds Fesperman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry Clark; daughter, Betty McIntyre; two brothers, Henry "Slim" Fesperman and Steve "Sonny" Fesperman; and one sister, Grace Bridges. She was a homemaker all of her life, she loved flowers, but most of all she was a wonderful "Mama" and "Nanny." Mama always welcomed everyone to her home and she was the best cook in the world! She is survived by her loving family, children, Alton "Butch" Richards and wife Dona of San Angelo, Joyce Dougherty and husband Russ of Maine, Kay Peysen of San Angelo, Richard Richards of San Angelo, Gary Richards and wife JoAnn of Dallas, and Dale Richards and wife Terrye of Huntsville, Ark.; 21 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Riley of Odessa, and Jimmie Brown of St. Louis, Mo.; sister-in-law, Betty Fesperman of Blackwell; brother- in-law, T.W. Bridges of Odessa; also numerous special nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Everyone that knew her loved her, and we will dearly miss her. Johnson's Funeral Home CARL DUNN SAN ANGELO - On Thursday, May 27, 2004, Carl Dunn, 74, went to be with the Lord. Carl was born on May 15, 1930, in Covington, Ky. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his sons, Philip Dunn and wife Irene of Roy, Utah, Eldon Jones and wife Leslie of The Colony, Donald C. Dunn and wife Jessica of Dry Ridge, Ky., James Dunn and wife Ira of Irving, Fred "Derf" Mayberry and wife Jenny of Midland, Burl Mayberry and wife Natalie of Abilene; two daughters, Bonnie Sue Widener of Florence and Lloy Dele Englert of San Angelo. He was blessed with 20 grandchildren and their families, Philip and Johnny Dunn, E.J., Madalyn and Caleb Jones, Hope, Donald and Daniel Dunn, Jennifer, Justin, Brandi and Auston Dunn, Finis and Jake Mayberry, Randy Rainwater, Molly Mayberry, Trisha Estes and Crystal Widener, Misty Haby and Tasha Englert; seven great-grandchildren, Madeline, Rhianna, Jaelynn, Dalton, Annie, Sean Michael and "Austin." He is also survived by his mother, Emma M. Dunn; and two sisters, Helen Dunn and Brenda Hopperton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kitti Dunn; his father, Willard Carl Dunn Sr.; two brothers, Robert Dunn and Paul Donald Dunn; and one infant son, Willard Carl Dunn III. Pallbearers will be Ray Donaley, Wayne Chandler, Myrlee Burdett, Pete Skains, Donnie Martin and Danny Foley. Honorary pallbearers are Lucky Bailey, Justin Haby, Mark Englert and members of the motorcycle club. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is now playing in God's band. Love you, Dad!!!!!! Johnson's Funeral Home May 30 BILLY DARREL SIMMONS SAN ANGELO -Billy Darrel Simmons, 77, of San Angelo died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at his residence. Military graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Pastor June White officiating. Mr. Simmons was born on April 27, 1927, in Coleman, Texas, to Beatrice Ashley Simmons and Hilary Lee Simmons. Billy married Katherine Sanchez on April 11, 1953, in Montebello, Calif. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, hitting the beach of Iwo Jima at 17 years old. He later served in the Korean Conflict and went through the Frozen Chosen. Mr. Simmons owned the Powder Horn Gun Store in San Angelo for many years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Simmons of San Angelo; a son, William D. Simmons of Lompoe, Calif.; three daughters, Becky Simmons of Las Vegas, Nev., Michelle Ostenberg of Chattahoochee, Fla., and Kathy Watson of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Billy Stephenson of San Angelo. He loved his family dearly. Johnson's Funeral Home GWYNNE LUNGREN MENARD - Gwynne Lundgren, prominent Menard County ranch woman, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, near her ranch in Menard County. Gwynne was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Lundgren of Menard and Wales, N.D. Her grandparents, all of whom preceded her in death, were Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Neel of Menard and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lundgren of Wales, N.D. A descendant of Martha and Oscar Splittgerber, who ran a stagecoach stop west of Menard on the present day Oak Knoll Ranch, Gwynne was the fifth generation on the Menard County Ranch. Following her father's death when she was 3 and a half, she attended school in Menard and graduated from high school in San Angelo in 1973. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas A&M University. She worked for the Natural Resource Conservation Service, formerly the Soil Conservation Service, as a range scientist from 1987 to 1998. In 1995, Gwynne was chosen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a special assignment in Washington to assist in the writing of the 1995 Farm Bill. In recent years, she conducted a substantial full service hunting operation on the Oak Knoll Ranch for hunters from all over the world. The Oak Knoll Ranch Hunting Operation is one of only two in the United States to have been endorsed by Holland and Holland gun makers of London, England, who describe Oak Knoll as "one of the last great places in the United States." There was no better hunting outfitter than Gwynne. Hunts on her ranch were organized down to the smallest detail, and they included wonderful dinners featuring wines, jellies, lamb, goat and venison grown on the ranch. As part of this enterprise, she also participated in various hunting shows throughout the country, including the Safari Club. In addition to her hunting operation, she raised cattle, fine wool sheep and Angora goats. She had won numerous conservation awards and was well known for exploring new and innovative ways to market her wool and mohair. Gwynne's interests were wide-ranging. She was one of the first women directors of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers' Association and was the first woman officer of the Mohair Council of America. At the time of her death, she was secretary/treasurer of the Mohair Council. She had served on the American Sheep Industry Association's Wool Council and often traveled abroad to participate in the International Mohair Organization meetings. She also participated in International Wool Textile Association meetings around the world and freely shared the knowledge gained with others in the industry. A woman of great charm and ability, Gwynne was known for her ability to think outside the box. She was able to take old ideas and find new, modern approaches that worked in today's environment. She was creative, energetic and optimistic. Her excitement about her favorite interests was contagious and helped to ensure their success. Survivors include her mother, Helen Lundgren Shelton of San Angelo; her sister, Barbara Lundgren of San Angelo; and her brother, Doug Lundgren and his wife, Joy, of Austin. She is also survived by her longtime trusted employees, Gregorio Cervantes and Betty Lovelace and her friend and hunting guide, Stephen Zuberbueler and Levi. The Rev. Roger Sidener will conduct the service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Menard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gwynne Lundgren Memorial Scholarship Fund, Mohair Council of America, P.O. Box 5337, San Angelo, TX 76902; to the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers' Association Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2290, San Angelo, TX 76902; to the First Presbyterian Church, Menard, TX 76859, or to a favorite charity. A death as sudden and unexpected as Gwynne's leaves all who knew her devastated. However, at a time such as this, it is good to remember that those who live on in our hearts and minds are always with us. We will think of Gwynne every time we see the new lambs and kids in the pasture or see a majestic deer raise its head, and we will remember her beauty and charm and the way knowing her enriched our lives in so many ways. Heritage Funeral Home JOHN RICHARD BOLES SAN ANGELO - John Richard Boles was born on Sept. 14, 1921, in Princeton, Ill., to Emma Alice Evans and John Willis Boles. He passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 21, 2004, at home with family. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Ora, Cora, Dora and Alice Virginia. He married Lila Rose Koshak of Fifield, Wis., on April 24, 1942, in Lake Geneva, Ill. They were partners in every aspect of their productive life together for the next 62 years. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp for the duration. He received his training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Texas A&M, College Station, Texas, and Cherry Point, N.C. He served his country as a communications chief in the Asiatic Pacific Area in World War II. He participated in the Okinawa Operation and was stationed in Guam and Japan. He was discharged from the Marine Air Casual Squadron IV in 1946, at rank of master technical sergeant. The next 56 years were spent in the sales field and his favorite part of selling was the training and nurturing of those just learning the profession. During this time he served as chaplain at Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, Ky. He was active in the Christian Science Church in many capacities. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 33rd Degree Mason. He ended his long sales career at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens and Johnson's Funeral Home, serving the folks he loved. He had a strong belief in duty to God, family and his country. His sense of responsibility led him to care for one and all. He was generous and genuinely kind and didn't know a stranger. He will surely be remembered for his enduring sense of humor and "corny jokes." His positive and joyous demeanor was a gift to all. He was an inspiration to many. He is survived by his wife, Lila Rose; daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Hudspeth and husband Claude of San Angelo; son, John R. Boles Jr. and wife Patricia of Virginia City, Mont.; grandsons, Adam Richard Boles and wife Renae, and Aaron Jason Boles and wife Kathy; great-grandsons, Julian Seth and Evan Noah Boles, all of Seattle, Wash.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, grandpa and friend, and he will remain with us in our hearts. The family is grateful for all the prayers and thoughts shared, the wonderful food so generously delivered and the kind assistance of VistaCare. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Fifield, Wis., and memorial service held at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers, any contributions be made to West Texas Boy's Ranch, Concho Valley Home for Girls, or a charity of your choice. Johnson's Funeral Home STERLING W. BEARDEN SAN ANGELO - Sterling W. Bearden, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2004, in San Angelo. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville, Texas, with the Rev. Kyle Reese officiating. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, in San Angelo in Baptist Memorials Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Sterling was born on June 28, 1917, in Peacock, Texas, to his parents, Carson and Zuma Coe Bearden. He married Leona Hope Shook on Nov. 3, 1940, in O'Donnell, Texas, and they shared 63 beautiful years together. He was a member of Concho Masonic Lodge 1260 and was a past patron of a Concho Eastern Star chapter. Sterling was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lois Stephens and Mamie Lamb. He is survived by a loving family: sons, Jeff Bearden and wife Carol of Amarillo, Jimmy Bearden of Vancouver, Canada, and Eddie Bearden and wife Denise of Allen; three grandchildren, Butch Bearden of Amarillo and Toby and Nathan Bearden, both of Allen; two great-grandchildren, David Bearden and Dustie Bearden, both of Abilene; four sisters, Ethel McKee and husband Winifred of Frankston, Thalua Garner and husband Alton of Levelland, Lena Arp and husband Joe of Brownwood and Vera McKee of Denton; one sister-in-law, Mary V. Sherrill and husband Gus of Tahoka; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Johnson's Funeral Home CALVIN R. CLARK SAN ANGELO - Calvin R. Clark, 80, of San Angelo died Saturday, May 29, 2004, in Shannon Medical Center. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Fairmount Cemetery, with the Rev. Roger Roenfeldt officiating. Calvin was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in Iago, Texas, to Albert and Highley Mae Clark. He was a barber for 33 years and a resident of San Angelo since 1970. Calvin was married to Hazel Robertson on Sept. 1, 1971. She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 1990. He later married Jeannie Taylor Harper on Aug. 14, 1992. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Clark of San Angelo; children, Wesley Atchison of Timber Lake, S.D., Donna Phel of San Antonio, Ben Farriss of Odessa and Marilu Blum of San Antonio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family request memorials be made to Meals for the Elderly. Johnson's Funeral Home May 31 WILLIAM DAVID "W.D" HICKS SAN ANGELO - William David Hicks, Sr. passed peacefully on to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 29, 2004, in a local hospital. W.D. was born Jan. 27, 1921, to Oscar Bell Hicks and Ida Mae Burnett Hicks in Cleburne, Texas. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Jean; one son, David and his wife, Ida, of San Angelo; two daughters, Glenda Brown and husband Johnny Mack of San Angelo, and Debra Ann Hicks of San Angelo. He is also survived by two grandsons, Michael Austin Hicks of El Paso and Christopher Jay Hicks and wife, Tina, of Amarillo; two great-granddaughters, Kodi Mackenzie and Marrayah Ann; two brothers, O.B. Hicks and wife Sharon of Fort Worth, and Marshall Hicks and wife Barbara of Cleburne; sisters, Pauline Dykes and husband C.T. of Burleson, Ada Lee Miller of Fort Worth, Estelle Doty of Cleburne, Annabell Howell and husband Robert of Rio Vista, and Jean Find of Sargeant. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ed Hicks; and sister, Shirley Ann Patterson. W.D. was a decorated WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Infantry Division from 1942-1945 in and around New Guinea. W.D. retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. His life has been filled with various clubs and organizations, some being a 60 year lifetime member in the V.F.W. Post 1815, DAV life member, member of Cedar Choppers Chapter 7, Cooties life member, life member of VFW National Home, life member of National Rifle Association, member and training counselor of the Fort Concho Junior Rifle Club and member of Elks Lodge 1880. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing and telling stories of his growing up years and a good game of "42" going into the wee hours of the morning, or at least till he and his partner won. Above all, he loved and lived for his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a Baptist, and member of Promise Keepers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. June 1 at Johnson's Funeral Home, with military burial at Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pastor Clarence Kelly of Lakeview Baptist Church will officiate. Music provided by Gaynell Smith, Music Minister of Word of Life Church. The Hicks family would like to send thanks to the Dr. Leon, Dr. Dawn Gonzales, and the wonderful care from the nursing staff at San Angelo Community Hospital during the last few days of his life. Daddy, we will hold you close in our hearts forever. Johnson's Funeral Home HELEN ACLIN SAN ANGELO - Helen Aclin, 81, passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2004, in a local hospital. She was born on Nov. 14, 1922, in Runnels County, to Lee and Myrtle Bilderback Balkum. She married Willie Earl Aclin on Jan. 12, 1946, in Ballinger. Helen is survived by her husband, Willie; children, Ken and wife, Darlene, of San Angelo and Fred and wife, Wanda, of Lake Cherokee; grandchildren, Jeff and wife Michelle of San Angelo, Eric and wife Amy of Hutto, Michelle and husband Peter of Austin, Tammie of Austin, Kelsey of San Angelo, Cindy and husband Charlie of Dallas, Tim and wife Rayne of Wichita Falls, and Phillip and wife Kim of Navarre, Fla.; 14 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Webber officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. Johnson's Funeral Home June 1 DWAINE EDWARD RAY SAN ANGELO - Dwaine Edward Ray went peacefully to be with his beloved Lord on Monday, May 31, 2004. Dwaine was born on March 1, 1935, in San Angelo, where he had been a lifetime resident. For the last 21 years, Dwaine had lived with his friends at San Angelo Development Center, where his life was full of laughter and smiles. Dwaine enjoyed fishing and spending time in his garden. Dwaine is survived by his brother, Lowell E. Ray; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Tasha Valdez. Dwaine was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. The family gives many thanks to the staff of San Angelo Development Center for the wonderful and fulfilling life Dwaine shared. A celebration of his life will be held graveside at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, in Montvale Cemetery in Sterling City, Texas. Johnson's Funeral Home LOWELL W. QUEEN ABILENE - Lowell W. Queen, 90, of Abilene and formerly of San Angelo, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, after having suffered a stroke May 13. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at First Baptist Church of Abilene, following a private burial service. Visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. Lowell is survived by his wife, Sara; son, Dr. James L. Queen and wife Valerie of San Angelo; and sister, Virginia Queen of Little Rock, Ark. Also surviving are five grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James F. and Idelia Queen; two brothers; his first wife of nearly 56 years, Mildred C. Queen; and daughter, Joy Carolyn Queen Russell. Born in Ozan, Ark., on June 3, 1913, he spent his childhood in Arkansas where his father was a Baptist minister. Lowell graduated from high school in DeQueen, Ark., and Ouachita Baptist College (now University) in Arkadelphia, Ark., in May 1935. Following graduation from college, he studied religious education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary School of Religious Education in Fort Worth. For 13 years, Lowell served Baptist churches in Arkansas and Texas, including First Baptist Church of San Angelo as a minister of education. In May 1949, he began a career as a financial advisor with American Express Financial Advisors (formerly IDS) in San Angelo. After a brief time in El Paso on special assignment, Lowell moved with his family to Abilene in 1956. After 48 and one-half years in the financial services career, he retired in November 1997. As a hobby, Lowell owned and operated Pet Haven Cemetery. In community service, he served on the Abilene Senior Citizen Advisory Board and the boards of the Volunteer Service Council at Abilene State School, the Adult Day Care Center and Harmony Family Services. Lowell served as a volunteer at Hendrick Health Systems and was vice president of the auxiliary. He was a charter member of the Southwest Rotary Club and a past president. Lowell was also a member and past president of the Abilene Association of Life Underwriters and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church for 48 years. Lowell was a deacon and past chairman of the deacons and was elected Deacon Emeritus in 1996. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity or the music ministry of the First Baptist Church, 1333 North Third St., Abilene, TX 79601. Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes ULA MAE CLEMMER SAN ANGELO - Ula Mae (Easterly, Hasty) Clemmer, 79, passed away Monday, May 31, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lizzie Easterly; husband, Johnnie Allen Hasty; and son, David Wayne Hasty of San Angelo; three bothers, Malcom Easterly of Abilene, Melvin Easterly of Bronte and Acy Lee Easterly of San Angelo; and brother-in-law, Wesley Watkins of Maple Valley, Wash. Her survivors include her husband, Harroll Clemmer of San Angelo; son and daughter-in-law, John and Alice Hasty of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and David Rutledge of Springfield, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Kitty Hasty of San Angelo; grandchildren, Ron and Sherry Hasty, Karen Hasty, Jason Hasty, Darin and Crystal Hasty, Jennifer Rutledge, Robert and Melissa Starkey, Kathy and Craig Lester; her brothers and sisters, John D. and Ruby Easterly of Stephenville, Carson and Betty Easterly of Winters, La Verne Watkins of Maple Valley, Wash., Charlynn and Wayne Rogers of Waco, Flo Easterly of San Angelo and Helen Easterly of San Angelo; and stepchildren, Sid and Judy Clemmer of San Angelo, Cecil and Fern Clemmer of Crosby, Sheila Clemmer of San Antonio, Dennis Clemmer of Vail, Colo., and Shelayne Clemmer of San Antonio; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other friends. Ula Mae was born on Feb. 15, 1925, to Charlie and Lizzie Easterly in Kaufman County, Texas, (near Kemp). She moved to Winters, Texas, in 1936 and in 1942 married Johnnie Allen Hasty. They moved to San Angelo in 1957 and became active members of the church then known as Colorado at Jackson Street Church of Christ. In 1972, Hasty's Upholstery and Draperies was begun. Johnnie Hasty died in 1978. Ula Mae sold the business in 1995, and it still continues today under the Hasty's Upholstery and Draperies name. Ula Mae married Harroll Clemmer of San Angelo in 1986, following the death of Harroll's wife, Louise, both longtime friends of the Hasty family. Harroll and Ula Mae have been members of the Southgate Church of Christ since its inception and have been very active in church life. Johnson's Funeral Home will be open for visitation. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Southgate Church of Christ. Graveside service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 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