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Clark, Samuel Randall (1932-2014)
[Veteran] Korea, USAF [Family] Father: Vernon H. Clark, Mother: Katie Spence, Spouse: Lillie Phelps
Bellville Times
Samuel Randall Clark, 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Houston. He was born on Sept. 16, 1932, in Bellville, the son of Vernon and Katie (Spence) Clark. He grew up and attended schools in Bellville. Sam served his country in the United States Air Force and he was Honorably Discharged, in1953.
Sam was united in marriage to Lillie Phelps on Sept. 8, 1972, at the Austin County Courthouse, in Bellville on a Friday night, some say it was during the same time as the halftime show at the Bellville Brahma football game. They made their home in Houston. Sam was employed with Brown and Root, in Houston, serving in 29 different countries, retiring after 29 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to fish and hunt in Dryden, Texas, with his brother, Jack. Sam shared his birthday with Lillie, his sister-in-law, Nell, and his step great-grandson.
Sam is survived by his loving wife of over 41 years Lillie Clark of Houston; daughters Linda Diane Glasscock of Dallas, Texas, Catherine Clara Becker of Oklahoma, Joella Frances Stubbs of Dickinson and Doris Maxyne Sanford of Deer Park; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; stepsons Michael Barfield of Houston and Joe Vernon Barfield of Houston; step daughters Brenda Barfield of Huntsville and Joni Leader of Houston; 5 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren; and brother Jack Clark and his wife, Betty, of Halletsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Katie Clark, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Visitation- 8-30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville.
Funeral service- 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Dewain Pollard, officiating.
Interment, Prairie Dale Phelps Cemetery, Prairie Dale, Texas.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the- Silverado Hospice, 13810 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77069.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas. (979)865-2424, www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Clausen, Leonard A. "Todd" (1915-2003)
Nickname: Todd [Family] Father: Peter F. Clausen, Mother: Daisy Northfoss, Spouse: Lucille "Jimmy" Johnson
Bellville Times
September 2003
A gathering of family and friends for Leonard A. "Todd" Clausen, 88, of Bellville was held Friday, September 12, 2003 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, in Bellville.
Born in Wadena, Minnesota, Leonard was the son of Peter F. and Daisy (Northfoss) Clausen. He was raised in Wadena, Minnesota until grade school, then graduated high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr. Leonard A. Clausen married the former Lucille Johnson May 31, 1935 with ceremony held in Wadena, Minnesota. They were married for 68 years He was a truck driver for the petroleum industry, retired in 1972 to Rio Grade Valley of Texas, until he moved to Bellville, Texas is June 2000. Leonard was a member of the Teamsters Union.
Leonard Alexander Clausen died Monday, September 8, 2003 in Bellville, Texas.
Survived by his wife Lucille "Jimmy" Clausen of Bellville, daughters Virginia "Ginger" Klober and husband Don of Bellville, Georginana "George" Dehn and husband Jerry of Missouri City, grandchildren Victoria Klooz, Jeannie Williams, Kathy Klober, Tammy Gray, Terri Campbell, great grandchildren Sherry, Tammy, Donnie, Jason, Jeremy, Shannon, Corey and Wesley and six great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Peter F. and Daisy Clausen.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army of Bellville, P.O. Box 2608, Dallas, Texas 7521-2608.
Arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Clegg, Alanson (Bruce) (1955-2014)
Maiden Name: Bruce [Family] Father: Millard F. Clegg Jr., Mother: Dorothy Daniel [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01
Bellville Times
Alanson Bruce Clegg, 59, of Bellville died April 9, 2014 in San Antonio..
Bruce was born Jan. 16, 1955 in Houston, graduated from High School in Katy and attended Stephen F. Austin State University.
Bruce lived in a number of towns but always called Katy and Bellville home. Bruce was an avid hunter and golfer and could always be found in "the game" on the Bellville Golf course on Saturdays.
Bruce spent his last several years in the oilfield as a pipeline materials management professional following in the footsteps of his brothers, father and Uncle.
Bruce is preceded in death by his Father- Millard F. Clegg Jr.,Mother- Dorothy Daniel Clegg, and brother- Brantley Clegg.
He is survived by his brother Dan (Laura) Clegg of Salida, Colo., his sister Ellen (Jerry) Gamble of Boerne, Texas. Good friends Mike and Diane Murphy and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Internment was at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville, Monday, April 14 at 1 p.m..
Posted by Joy Neely
Cleveland, Edna D. (1897-1976)
[Cemetery] Jeff Cemetery
Final Rites For
Mother Edna Cleveland
Mother Edna Cleveland passed into Eternal Rest on Monday, January 12, 1976, at 9-00 a.m., at the home of her daughter in Houston, Texas. She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dotson, on February 21, 1897, in Bellville, Austin County, Texas, where she grew up and attended school.
Miss Dotson was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Saul Cleveland in the year of 1916. Two children blessed this union.
She confessed Christ under the leadership of the late Reverend E. J. Anderson, in the year 1938, at the age of forty-one, and united with Macedonia Baptist Church, Sealy, Texas. Here she served faithfully and reverently. Later, in the year of 1970, she chose the Holy Temple of Jesus Christ Church, Sealy, Texas, under Pastor Evvie Lee Johnson, as her church home. Her work as a devout Christian continued, and she, with much love and respect, became "Mother Cleveland", in her church.
Mother Cleveland leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband, Mr. Saul Cleveland of Sealy, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Vercias M. Cay of Houston, Texas; a son, Mr. Robert Cleveland of Sealy, Texas; three grandchildren, Mrs. Virginia Davis and Mrs. Arleine Ray, both of Houston, Texas, and Mr. William Cay of Abilene, Texas; and ten great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn her demise are- one sister, Mrs. Lola Bonner; and one brother, Mr. Ranzy Dotson of Bellville, Texas; many other relatives, and a host of sorrowing friends.
We all loved her dearly and will miss her very much; therefore we shall forever revere the legacy of love, kindness and happiness she left to us.
Funeral Service- Saturday, January 17, 1976, at 1-00 p.m., Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church, Bellville, Texas, the Reverend T. A. Page, pastor, the Reverend Sister E. Johnson, officiating.
Active Pallbearers- Messers Willie McDonald, Bennie Zellis, Bruce Edward Downey, John Simon, A. C. Hill, and Wilmer Dennis Cloud.
Honorary Pallbearers- Messrs Amos Dotson, Sam Dotson, Jr., Paul Cleveland, Tilford Cleveland, Henry Cleveland, and James Cleveland.
Interment- Jefferson Cemetery, Bellville, Texas, Directors- Diggs Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Cloud, Ella Louise (Wilson) (1946-2022)
Maiden Name: Wilson [Cemetery] Dotson Cemetery
Ella Louise Cloud graced the world with her presence on September 24, 1946 in Sealy, Texas to Robert Wilson Jr. and Ada Patrick Wilson-Whiting. She was one of six siblings born to this union.
She received her formal education from Austin County High School in 1965-1966. She furthered her collegiate studies at Blinn College obtaining her credentials for LVN.
With the blessing of being reared in a loving Christian home, Ella accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized.
She met and united in holy matrimony with Mr. Waldo Howard Cloud Jr.
Ella was employed at Sealy Hospital, Brookshire Nursing Home, various home health agencies.
In her leisure, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, dancing and fishing.
She departed this earthly life on August 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ada Wilson; father, Robert Wilson Jr.; son, Lorrin Scranton; brothers, Robert Wilson III, Levester Wilson, Anthony Wilson.
She leaves precious and treasured memories to her husband, Waldo Howard Cloud Jr.; children, Efrem Scranton, Crystal Scranton; Godchildren, R.J. Wigfall, Maurice Wigfall, Gabby Wigfall; grandchildren, Josef Scranton; great granddaughter, JaKaylee Scranton; siblings, Rose Wigfall, Lawrence Wilson, Cathy Wilson; two aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Austin County Funeral Home
Cloud, Sammie Lee, Sr. (1944-2024)
[Family] Father: BY Tate Cloud, Mother: Ruthie, Spouse: Doris Cole, Children: Clifton, Marcus and Sammie
Sammie’s Life Journey
Sammie Lee Cloud Sr. (BoCat) life journey begin on February 25, 1944 in a little quiet town of Kenney, Texas. He was the son of the late BY Tate and Ruthie Cloud. Sammie grew up in Kenney, Texas.
He graduated from Sealy High school where he played football and ran track
Sammie confessed his hope in Christ at an early age. He was a faithful member of Historic Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellville, Texas where he served under the leadership of Pastor Alma Phillips.
On March 29, 1966 he entered into holy matrimony to Doris Cole. To the union, they were blessed with three boys; Clifton, Marcus and Sammie. Then became a blended family with an additional son, Bryson Graves, and one bonus son, Stanley Brown.
Sammie was a caring and God-fearing man. He always had a smile on his face and was kind and loving to everyone he met. The highlight of his life was taking care of his grandchildren.
Sammie was a supervisor at Bellville Tube US Steel. After he left Bellville Tube he became a bus driver for the Bellville Independent School District, a job he loved. He drove for many years until his health began to fail. The kids loved him because he knew how to interact with them. He was also the lead bus driver for the Bellville High School Band.
Sammie loved sports (NFL). His favorite team was the American Team DALLAS COWBOYS. In his spare time, he was a baseball umpire - referee for the little league and senior league. He also loved to BBQ and his favorite food was chicken and fish. His TV shows was Perry Mason and Murder She Wrote.
Sammie is preceded in death by his father BY Tate, mother; Ruthie Cloud, grandparents; Walter and Julie Mae Cloud; two sons Marcus Cloud, Bryson Graves, one brother Thomas Tate.
He leaves to cherish the memories of his life; wife; Doris Cloud, two sons; Clifton Cloud (Shady), Sammie Cloud Jr (Yolanda), seven sisters; Evelyn Prince, Lisa Burns, Hattie Tate, Maragret Tate, Brenda Tate, Annie Ward, Mary Mahon, and Savannah Davis, five brothers; BY Tate, Willie Tate, Lee Frances, Reginal Turner, Duie Lott, one bonus son, Stanley Brown, brothers and sister in-laws, six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Cloud, Waldo Howard, Sr. (1928-2012)
[Cemetery] Dotson Cemetery
Waldo Howard Cloud. Sr, born July 10, 1928. Howard as he was called by family and friends was called to his reward on Sunday morning, August 5, 2012.
He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Brenda Newsome (Earl) of San Felipe, Texas and Jessie Cloud Clovis (Ray) of Houston, three sons; Waldo H. Cloud, Jr (Ella); DelWayne Cloud and Rickey Cloud(Jackie); two brothers; Willie S. Cloud and Wilmer D. Cloud (Ella Mae); ten grandchildren, six great grands; one sister-in-law Minnie Lee Hamilton of Sunnyside, Texas.
Cloyd, Audie Dean (1965-2013)
Bellville Times
Audie Dean Cloyd was born June 12, 1965, in Bellville, the youngest child of Sam and Bernice Frey Cloyd.
He grew up and attended schools in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School in 1983.
As a child, Audie loved sports, especially football and baseball. He was an avid fan of the Bellville Brahmas, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers and now the Houston Texans. When his nieces went to college, Audie became a huge fan of each of their schools they attended and followed their football teams and was very proud of their accomplishments.
Audie passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, in Houston at the age of 47.
He is survived by his siblings Alan Cloyd and his wife, Arlene, of Bellville, Karen Sodolak and her husband, Butch, of Bernardo, and Susan Wier and her husband, Michael, of Brazoria; nieces Aimee Wieland and her husband, Steve, of Alexandria, Va., Lari Samford and her husband, Jason, of Sealy, Shannon Kusey and her husband, Matt, of Weimar, Michelle Braden of Alleyton, Hannah Sodolak of Dallas and Allyson Wier of Brazoria. Audie is also survived by his great nieces Lauren and Lynzie Kusey and Ellen Samford and Clare Wieland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Bernice Cloyd.
Visitation was 1-2, p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Schmidt Funeral Home.
Funeral service was 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapelwith Father Tim Bucek, officiating.
Pallbearers were Jason Samford, Matt Kusey, Mark Lamp, Rusty Gregor, Gerrald Johnson, Kenneth Priesmeyer and Russel Sontag.
Interment was in Frey Cemetery in Monaville.
Friends who wish may make memorials to the- Frey Cemetery Association, 7181 Kiesewetter Road, Bellville, Texas 77418, or to their charity of choice.
Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, TX, 12029 Hwy. 36 S. - P.O. Box 610, (979) 865-2424 phone.
Posted by Joy Neely
Cloyd, Cecil Thomas, Sr. "Monkey" (1896-1942)
Nickname: Monkey [Veteran] WW1/WW2, PFC, US Army / USMM, CO I 141 INF , FG , FS [COD] Lost at sea
Died- At sea 500 miles South of Greenland in the North Atlantic. Merchant Marine aboard the ESSO Williamsburg.
Cloyd, Raymond Elvin "Bogger" (1925-2012)
Nickname: Bogger [Veteran] WW2/Korea, CPL, US Army, 43-45 50-51 [Family] Father: Raymond Cloyd, Mother: Maud Barrett [Cemetery] Buckhorn Cemetery , FG , FS
Raymond "Bogger" Cloyd, 86, of Bellville, Texas passed on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in Bellville, Texas. Raymond was born on October 20, 1925 in Cochran, Texas to Raymond Cloyd and Maude Barrett Cloyd. He married Violet Ferguson on November 27. 1953 in Hempstead, Texas. He served with pride in the Untied Stares Army during World War II and the Korean War obtaining the rank of Corporal.
Raymond is survived by his son David Cloyd and his wife Joyce of Bellville, Texas. A grandson Preston Cloyd of Bellville, Texas and a sister Bessie Lunsford of Bellville, Texas.
He was predeceased by his wife in 2007, and daughters Connie and Terry Cloyd, a son Kenneth Cloyd, brothers Sam, Cecil, and James, and sisters Aline and Sybil.
Visitation
Saturday June 16, 2012, 8-30 a.n. - 10-30 a.m. at Knesek Bros Funeral Chapel
Graveside Service
Saturday June 16, 2012, 11-00 a.m. at Buckhorn Cemetery
Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating
Cochran, Malinda (Collins) (1845-1869)
Maiden Name: Collins [Family] Spouse: 1st w/o Nehemiah, Children: Laura Ann Cochran [Cemetery] Montgomery Cemetery , FG
Malinda Cochran was born Oct. 5, 1845 and was married to Nehemiah Cochran in 1865.
They had one daughter: Laura Ann Cochran Foster (1867-1930).
Cochran, Thomas B. (1812-1877)
[Veteran] Early Wars/CWCSA [Family] Father: Nehemiah Cochran, Mother: Joanna Norris, Spouse: Betsey Peach Walker [Cemetery] Thomas Cochran Cemetery , FG
Another old Texan gone. Mr. Thomas Cochrane, of Austin County, died at his residence near Buckhorn last Monday morning.
Mr. C. was a Texas veteran and well known throughout the state. He was sick but a short time, eating a hearty supper Friday night after a ride on the Prairie during the day.
Few men ever left fewer enemies or more friends behind him. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Coker, Stanley Charles (1940-2022)
[Veteran] Vietnam, US Army, 1963-1968 [Family] Father: Stanley George Coker, Mother: Lela Beatrice Altenburg, Spouse: Sharon Blow [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 , FG
Stanley Charles Coker, 82, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Bellville. He was born March 7, 1940 in Bay City, Texas, the son of Stanley George and Lela Beatrice (Altenburg) Coker. Stanley grew up in Bay City before his family moved to Freeport, Texas where he graduated from Freeport High School in 1958. Stanley enlisted in the United States Army in 1963 and was Honorably Discharged in 1968. He enrolled at Sam Houston State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in business. Stanley was employed as a Financial Manager for Brown and Root for many years.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Blow on January 25, 1975 in Houston, Texas. They made their home in Houston before moving to Bellville. Stanley was a member of 2nd Baptist Church West Katy, Methodist Men, Council at the Lutheran Church, and Bellville Masonic Lodge #223. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Stanley is survived by his wife, Sharon Coker of Bellville; Shari Zetka of Houston, Sara Michelle Benitez of Bellville, and Casey Chateauvert of Galveston; son, Charles Wayne Coker and his wife, Pearl, of Castroville; grandchildren, Kodi Dingle, Tyler Dingle, Tristan Coker, Adam Benitez, and Preston Johnson; and numerous cousins, other family, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 10-00 AM on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, Texas. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kodi Dingle, Tyler Dingle, Tristan Coker, Elery Kimes, Rev. James Orange, and Leland Ranson.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either 2nd Baptist Church West, 19449 Katy Freeway, Katy, Texas 77094; or American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Southwest, PO Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125; or to the Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087-1005.
Cole, Mary Lee (Rosenbaum) (1936-2014)
Maiden Name: Rosenbaum [Family] Father: Ervin Godfred Rosenbaum, Mother: Bernice Emma Loesch, Spouse: Montie Cole Jr , FG
Bellville Times
Mary Lee (Rosenbaum) Cole, 78, of Brenham, widow of Montie Cole, Jr., passed away Dec. 7, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital in College Station.
Funeral services was scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastors Matthew Jacobs and William Holzer officiating. Burial followed at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Mary Lee Cole was born Oct. 6, 1936 in Kenney to Ervin Godfred and Bernice Emma Loesch Rosenbaum. She was baptized March 28, 1937 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg, and confirmed April 2, 1950 at St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville.
She completed her education in Bellville schools, and on Sept. 2, 1955, she was married to Montie Cole, Jr. at First Christian Church of Brenham. Montie preceded her in death in 2009.
Mary Lee was retired from Germania Insurance after 20 years of service, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her sisters and brothers-in-law Wallene and Willie Ludwig, and Bonnie and Pete Demuth, all of Brenham; Martha and Larry Lischka of Bellville; sister-in-law Barbara Darilek; nieces and nephews- Cindy and Jeff Stueber, Melissa and Jim McCune, Kristie and Jeremy Chasteen, Michael Demuth and Crystal Raley, Jessica and Eric Kiihne, Troy and Kerry Lischka, Jason and Erin Lischka, Mark and Katie Lischka, Grant and Lanthia Lischka, Sherry Jordan, and Raymond Darilek, Jr.; great-nieces and great-nephews- Shelby, Ryan, Regan, and Randi Stueber; Caitlin and Ashlyn Gajewski, James McCune IV, Sidney, Sam, Spencer and Sutton Chasteen, Tanner, Corbin and Braden Demuth, Isaac Kiihne, Mason, Alex, Ross, Madeline, Ella, Emma, Sarah, Grace and Harper Lischka, Chris and Samantha Moss, Jesse Jordan; great-great nieces and nephews- Josh and Emily Moss.
Also surviving are special friends, Florence and Leeland Rinn, Florence Klehm, Debby White, Linda and Alan Reid, Sally and Dale Meyer, and Raymond Darilek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Montie Cole, Jr; parents, Ervin and Bernice Rosenbaum, and father-in-law and mother-in-law Montie Sr. and Katie Cole.
Serving as pallbearers are nephews Jeff Stueber, Jim McCune, Jeremy Chasteen, Michael Demuth, Eric Kiihne, Troy Lischka, Jason Lischka, Mark Lischka, and Grant Lischka. Honorary pallbearers are her church family at Grace Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church Radio Ministry of Brenham.
Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Cole are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
Posted by Bruce White
Prairie Lea Cemetery
Coleman, John Willie, Jr. "Johnny" (1967-2024)
Nickname: Johnny [Family] Father: John W. Coleman Sr, Mother: Rachel, Spouse: Katherine, Children: Amber Loukanis; Bo; Clay [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
John W. (Johnny) Coleman Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, 56, of Sealy, Texas passed away on February 11, after fighting cancer for 10 months.
Johnny was born in Sealy, Texas on May 24, 1967, to John W. Coleman Sr. and Rachel Coleman. Johnny was a 1985 graduate of Sealy High School.
Johnny leaves behind his loving family which includes his wife of 27 years, Katherine, and his 3 children and 3 grandchildren. His children and grandchildren are daughter Amber (Jake) Loukanis and grandson Jace Loukanis of Brenham, son Bo (Casey Cochran) Coleman and grandchildren Mila Cochran and Parker Coleman of Katy and son Clay Coleman of Sealy. Johnny also leaves behind aunts Vernell Kutra, Pat Stavinoha, and Marie Stavinoha as well as many cousins.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Anton and Emma Stavinoha, and his uncles Benjamin Kutra Sr, Earl Stavinoha Sr, and Harvey Stavinoha Sr.
Johnny was loved dearly by his family. His greatest pride was his family and he was happiest surrounded by his family and his 2 dogs. Johnny always took up for his children and was their biggest supporter. Johnny enjoyed coaching KYF and Sealy Little League when his children were younger. Whenever Johnny was not coaching, he was cheering on countless games featuring his children from little league and youth football to travel baseball and high school sports.
Johnny was an avid sports fan but especially enjoyed Sealy Tiger football and baseball, the Texans, and the Astros. Johnny also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mowing his yard.
Johnny never gave a care for keeping up with the Joneses and loved to BS with everyone, he took joy in getting to know people. Johnny worked for the USPS for 25 years and was a walking address book. Johnny loved not only visiting with friends on his mail route but was eager to introduce his family to those from his mail route when they crossed paths around town.
Pallbearers- (Cousins) Bennie Kutra, Earl Stavinoha, Eric Stavinoha, Harvey Stavinoha, Chuck Tomlinson, and Kyle Tomlinson
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-co
Collins, John Howard (1849-1871)
[Family] Father: John W. [Cemetery] Montgomery Cemetery , FG
John Collins was mortally wounded in a cattle stampede accident. George H. Bush, John's cousin, was with him when it happened. George promised the dying man that his young wife, Tallie, and his infant daughter Jonnie would be taken care of. John Collins died at the age of only 22 years and 5 months.
George Bush kept his promise and married Tallie in January 1875.
Colunga, Zeferino Eusebio "Cowboy" (1983-2003)
Nickname: Cowboy [Veteran] Gulf, SPC, 24 Aug 2001-6 Aug 03, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom [Family] Father: Zeferino Colunga, Mother: Juanita Ramos [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C) , FG [COD] Acute leukemia, pneumonia
Bellville Times - August 2003
Funeral services for SPC Zeferino "Cowboy" Eusebio Colunga, 20, of Bellville were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003, from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham with Rev. David Ivey celebrating the funeral Mass and Rite of Committal.
A Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville. Interment was at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas with full military honors.
Born in Emmett, Idaho, Zeferino Eusebio Colunga was the son of Zeferino and Juanita (Ramos) Colunga. He was raised in Emmett, Idaho until he moved with his family to Bellville. He graduated from Bellville High School in 2001 where he played tackle on the Bellville High School Football team, was a member of the Spanish Club, and a member of the National Honor Society.
SPC Colunga was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (Posthumous) for meritorious service from April 1, 2003 to August 6, 2003 while serving as an Aircraft Systems Repair Technician, for Troop S, 4th Squadron 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specialist Colunga's outstanding performance reflects great credit upon himself, the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and the United States Army.
SPC Zeferino Eusebio "Cowboy" Colunga died Wednesday, August 6, 2003 in a Homburg, Germany hospital.
Survived by his parents, Zeferino and Juanita Colunga of Bellville, sister Teresa Colunga of Bellville, grandparents Guillermo and Augustina Ramos and Teresa Reyes de Colunga, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.
Preceded in death by his grandfather Eusebio Colunga.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Compton, Melvin Cody (1926-2003)
[Family] Father: William Compton, Mother: Lula Mae Shelton [Cemetery] Houston National Cemetery , FG
Bellville Times
August 2003
Funeral services for Melvin Cody Compton, 77, of Temple Texas were held Friday, August 15, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy, Texas with Reverend Bernard Snock officiating. Interment was at the National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Pallbearers serving were Norman Ashlock, Melvin Freeman, Jerry Hamell, Scott Nixon, Matthew Freeman, Charles Guin, Brandon Compton and Tanner Freeman.
Born in Lockhart, Texas, Melvin was the son of William and Lula Mae (Shelton) Compton. He was raised in Lockhart and attended Lockhart schools.
Melvin Cody Compton married the former Miss Rita Dorn. Melvin worked as a welder in the construction business. Mr. Compton was a Marine Corporal who served his country in the United States Marines in the Pacific Area from October 1944 to July 1946. He participated in the action of Iwo Jima February 19 to March 16, 1945 and was on the hill at the flag raising and also participated in the operation of Japan, September 22, 1945 to July 1, 1946. Melvin was of Catholic faith.
Melvin Cody Compton died August 9, 2003 in Temple, Texas.
His survivors are his wife Rita Compton of Pasadena, Texas, daughters Martha Freeman and husband M.E. "Gene" of Sealy, Catherine C. Hamell and husband Jerry of Pasadena, Dorothy Jo Compton of Pasadena, sons William Franklin Compton, II and wife Christine of Alturas, California, Melvin Cody Compton, Jr. of Pasadena, grandchildren Melanie Lockstedt, Matthew Freeman, Charlie Guin, Christopher Smith, Sgt William F. Compton, III, Patricia, Bryata, Terez, Jeanette, Jerry, Chandra, Brandon and Valerie Compton and great grandchildren Tanner and Brianna Lockstedt, Steven and Matthew Guin, Zachary, Lauren, Melia and Daisy Compton.
Preceded in death by his parents William and Lula Mae Compton, brothers Herman, William and Preston, sisters Eva, Edna, Vera and Faye and granddaughter Catherine Cecilia Compton, II.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Conley, John Calvin (1988-2003)
[Family] Father: Ron Conley, Mother: Lilia
Bellville Times
6-5-3
Funeral services for John Calvin Conley, 15, of Sealy, Texas were held Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 3 p.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy with Rev. Dr. Rick Ward officiating.
Pallbearers for the service were Nick Hagen, Nathan Naida, Colby Maxwell, Josh Dale, Wesley Krenek, David Brown, Phillip Berlanga, Hunter Hamilton and Jose Picasso.
On March 27, 1988 (Palm Sunday) Ron and Lilia Conley became the parents of an 8 lb. 2 ounce baby boy. He was named after his great grandfather. From the time his Mom went into labor he was raising cane 45 minutes later. "We knew we were going to have our hands full early with this boy," said his parents.
John was fearless, strong, outgoing, good natured, competitive, polite and humorous. Along with these positive traits, he had his faults as all humans do. John moved with his Dad to Sealy in December 1999. With his personality, it didn't take him long to make friends. John and his Dad took a lot of memorable trips together in his short life, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado.
He really liked the mountains, and was always trying to climb one. In Wyoming, it was all we could do to keep him from skateboarding down one. He liked all kinds of sports; BMX bikes, football, baseball, dirt bikes, paint balling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting and especially skate boarding. Skateboarding was his favorite.
In John's eyes there was never a bad place or a bad time to pull out his skateboard and ride. Virtually everywhere he went with anybody, as soon as the vehicle would stop for gas, food or what ever, out came his skateboard. As irritating as this could be for whoever the adult of that particular excursion was, you couldn't really get mad at him because it was truly John's passion.
In the last year of his life his relationship with his skate boarding friends had really blossomed. There was hardly a day of the week that John was not skating somewhere with one of the crew. John had a great relationship with all of his family but especially with his Dad and Mom. His smiling face and mischievous laugh will be missed.
John Calvin Conley passed away tragically at his home in Sealy on Saturday, May 24, 2003.
Survived by his Dad, Ronald Casey Conley of Sealy and Fiance Marsha Turner of Sealy, Mom, Lilia Moreno Legrande of Conroe and Step-dad Rick Legrande of Conroe, brother Sergio Afre of Conroe, sisters Becky Conley Oldham and husband Jason of Deerpark, Christina Conley Garcia of Katy and Fiance Marty Luffman of Katy, grandparents Pearl Daniels and husband Tom of Houston, Pedro Moreno and wife Amanda of Houston, uncles Robert Corkren and wife Kathryn of Katy, John Corkren of Katy, Pedro Moreno of El Paso, Aunts Kim Barker and husband Gary of Germany, Tammy Jaquet and husband Larry of Spring, Diane Milligan and husband Tim of The Woodlands, Rosa Fink and husband Vinnie of Katy, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
By request of the family, memorial contributions may be sent to Young Life, P.O. Box 520, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901.
Funeral services were under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.
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Coody, Alvin (1937-2012)
[Veteran] Vietnam, US Army [Family] Father: Jesse Coody, Mother: Mary Frahm [Cemetery] San Felipe de Austin Cemetery , FG
Alvin Coody, age 75, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Cleveland, Texas. He was born September 27, 1937 in Sealy, Texas to parents Jesse and Mary Coody who preceded him in death along with his brother Leroy Coody and his nephew Eric Coody.
Mr. Coody was a 1959 graduate of Sealy High School, he was a distinguished Veteran of the United States Army from June 1962-September 1966; and a retired machinist from Kruger's Manufacturing Co. Inc. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He had a heart full of love and was deeply devoted to his family. He found great joy in cooking; family gatherings were made tastier with his Bar-B-Q and Fish Fries. His grandchildren were the light of his life, he loved going to their sporting events. He will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 47 years and 11 months Emma Bosko Coody; his daughter Debra Coody; son Jesse Coody and wife Misty; sister Joyce Coody; brother Jesse James Coody and wife Betsy; grandchildren John Elliott, Brielle Coody, Jade Coody and Gage Coody; aunt Evangeline Coody Sealy; nephews Warren Coody, Mike Knauss, Clay Knauss, and Royce Coody; nieces, Glynda Coody Stanford, Carol Coody, Bonnie Knauss, Penny Coody, Shannon Coody Evans; lifelong friends Margaret Bishop, Danie Roberts and family and Giggs Brown and family; numerous other cherished family members and faithful friends throughout the years.
Pastor Brent Wilson will preside over funeral services at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.
Pallbearers include Nathan Roberts, Royce Coody, Joe Todd Canada, Greg Evans, Walter Duke, and Robert Bosko; honorary pallbearers include Gage Coody and John Elliott.
Cook, David Wayne (1952-2014)
[Family] Father: Robert E Cook, Mother: Margaret Alice Nelson , FG
Bellville Times
David was born in Houston on January 20, 1952. He was raised in the Mangum-Oak Forest area, and attended Waltrip High School where he was in the ROTC each of his high school years. After graduating in 1970, David went to work for his Dad's company, Cook Equipment, selling tractors. From there, he joined the HPD Academy in 1974. David had always wanted to be a police officer.
As an officer, David patrolled the Oak Forest Mangum Manor area for many years. Along with being a patrolman, he was a Baton Instructor and a Field Training Instructor at the Houston Police Academy. He was also a Paramedic Instructor at San Jacinto Junior College, as David was a certified flight paramedic.
He retired from the police department in 2007, but continued to work as a civilian in the IT department for the Gang Division until 2010. Since then David had been enjoying his time with his wife at their beautiful home they built near Brenham.
From a drawing on paper, David and Jane planned their dream home, which became a reality in July 2010. Once they moved to "the farm" as it is known, he was able to enjoy his favorite pastime of watching movies, especially old westerns and cartoons. He had a collection of over 900 DVDs, that family and friends could "check out" just like at Blockbuster. He literally had a "sign in, sign out" sheet.
Now living at the farm, he was supposed to drive his Mom to her exercise classes and he was supposed to hit the gym as well (the one his mother bought a year's membership for.) But David had a different idea- he found a local coffee shop and rather than hit the gym, he would drop Mom off at her class, and he would frequent the coffee shop and enjoy his foo-foo coffee drink while surfing the internet on his phone. That was David's definition of retirement.
David is preceded in death by his dad, Robert Cook, a sister, Martha Cook, and brother, Tim Cook.
He is survived by his Mother, Margaret Cook, his wife, Jane Cook, his two daughters, Amber Whitt, Amy Oliver and her husband Charles, and his son, Jason Cook. David also has four stepchildren- Stephanie Johnson, Charlie Johnson and his wife Liz, Chris Johnson and his wife Stephanie, and Samantha Wellmeier and her husband Daniel. He is also survived by two sisters Sandy Cook, Norma Hardie and her husband Rob, and their families.Together David and Jane have 9 grandchildren, with the 10th (a granddaughter) due in April. They are Jack and Chad Oliver, Krissy, Katy, Todd, and Kelley Bentley, Talon Sumerford, Nicholas Johnson and Mabel Wellmeier.
David will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. www.knesekfuneralhome.com
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Cook, Laverne Theresa (Fisher) (1917-2003)
Maiden Name: Fisher [Family] Father: Grattis Fisher, Mother: Edna Ludwig, Spouse: Thomas D. Cook [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z8)
Bellville Times
Thursday, January 23, 2003
Page 4
Obituary LaVerne Theresa (Fisher) Cook
Funeral services for LaVerne Theresa (Fisher) Cook were held Monday, Jan 20, 2003 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with the Rev. Jeff English officiating.
Burial followed in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 13, 1917 in Bellville, Austin County, Texas, the daughter of Grattis and Edna (Ludwig) Fisher.
She grew up and attended school in Bellville. After graduating from Bellville High School, she attended Blinn and Texas A&M.
On June 23, 1943 she united in marriage with Tommy Cook. They made their home in Bellville where they were active members of the First Baptist Church.
During her working years, LaVerne taught school in Bellville and in the surrounding rural schools. She enjoyed fishing.
LaVerne Theresa (Fisher) Cook passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 in Bryan Texas.
She is survived by her daughters Darla Freire and her husband Robert and Bonnie Hohlt and her special friend Adam Nunes all of Bellville; grandchildren Kim Holle and her husband Jason of Brenham, Ronald Hohlt and his wife Crystal of Independence, Jennifer Sisco and her husband Kevin of Tomball; great-grandchildren, Amber Castillo, Jacey, Kaitlyn and Lanae Holle, Lillly Hohlt, Keaton, Trent and Samantha Sisco; sister Nell Woodward of Brazoria and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, husband and brother James Fisher.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society c/o Verna Lois Deere, P.O. Box 502, Bellville, Texas 77418 or to the First Baptist Church, 504 East Strauss, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville, Texas.
Cook, Roy Hayes (1930-2014)
, FG
Bellville Times
Roy Hayes Cook, husband, father, grandfather, friend, avid Aggie, veteran, Master Mason, businessman, and rancher passed away Sept. 25, 2014.
Roy is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Joan Martin Cook; daughter, Catherine Stearns and her husband Zach of Bastrop; daughter Caren Burbach and her husband Ed of Austin; grandchildren, Audra Stearns, Caroline Burbach and Beau Roy Burbach; and many treasured friends.
Born Feb. 13, 1930 to Lottie and Frank “Buddy†Cook, Roy graduated from Waller High School in 1946. He hitchhiked to Texas A&M University and became a member of the Corps of Cadets at the age of 16. In 1950, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from A&M and was awarded his U.S. Air Force officer commission by Five Star General Omar Bradley. Roy served as an Air Force Intelligence Officer during the Korean War, becoming the Director of Operational Intelligence.
He married Joan Martin of Tyler in 1958 and they made their home in Waller County.
A member of the Board of Directors of San Bernard Electric Cooperative for over 40 years and Chairman of the Board for 22 of those years, he became Director Emeritus in June, 2014. Roy served for many years as a Director and Vice President of Guaranty Bond State Bank, was the Texaco consignee for the surrounding area and, for nearly 20 years, worked for Occidental Chemical Company.
He and his longtime friend, Judge A.M. McCaig, owned McCaig-Cook Chevrolet in Hempstead, later selling the dealership to Lawrence Marshall. Roy was a member of Waller Baptist Church for over 54 years, a Master Mason and a member of Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge #380 for over 60 years.
A rancher his entire life and a man of few words, Roy's actions were a testament to the Spirit-filled life he led. His greatest joy was spending time at home with his family, his cattle and his dogs. A Memorial Service will be Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11-00 a.m. at Waller Baptist Church with Pastor Allen McClure officiating. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Pallbearers are J.C. Umland, Ron Wooten, Henry Schmidt, Harold Thomas, Paul Wood, Beau Roy Burbach, Ed Burbach, Guy Thomas, Zach Stearns, and Roger Frey. Guest Book @ www.canonfuneral home.com. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roy H. Cook Scholarship Fund through the Texas A&M Foundation.
Posted by Bruce White
Cook, Thomas D. (1919-1984)
[Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z8)
Bellville Times
October 4, 1984
Obituary Thomas D. Cook
Funeral services for Thomas D. Cook, 64, of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 with Rev. Harold Sellers officiating. Burial was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were- Gilbert Eckermann, Harvey Stuessel, Cecil Wondrash, Srl, Otto Wiktorik, Leon A. Krause and Delano Pfeffer.
Mr. Cook died in a Temple hospital at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1984. He had been in failing health for the past three weeks.
Born in Collin County, Texas on Nov.3, 1919 , he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cook. He was reared in Denton County and attended the Denton County Public School. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Austin County Farm Bureau. Mr. Cook was engaged in farming and was also employed as a carman for the Santa Fe Railroad.
On June 23, 1943 he was married to Miss Laverne Fisher in ceremonies performed in Houston.
Survivors include- wife, Mrs. Laverne Cook of Bellville; daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Hohlt of Bellville and Mrs. Darla Freire of San Antonio; sisters, Mrs. Charlcie Sauls of Aubrey and Mrs. Jean Lunsford of Aubrey; brother, Owen Cook of Collinsville; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother
Cooper, Ernest (1946-2012)
[Family] Father: Lee Howard Cooper, Mother: Willie Daisy
Earnest Cooper, Sr. was born to Willie Daisy and Lee Howard Cooper in New Ulm, Texas, July 4, 1946. He traveled home to join our ancestors in glory September 14, 2012.
The last born of eight, Earnest enjoyed a life filled with family friends, and love. He was a man that enjoyed making things beautiful. He mastered the art of landscaping and making people laugh. He was always ready with a smile and a funny story.
Earnest is preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Leroy “Shorty†Cooper. He is survived by son, Earnest Cooper, Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters, Florence Jackson of Conroe, Texas and Willie Ann Cooper and Shirley Cooper, both of Houston, Texas; brothers, Antone Cooper (wife, Rosie Mae) of Sealy, Texas, Johnnie Cooper of Bellville, Texas and Tommie “Tomcat†Cooper (wife, Esther) of Sealy, Texas; and a host of extended family members and friends.
Cooper, Tommie "Tomcat" (1944-2013)
Nickname: Tomcat [Cemetery] Pope Cemetery
Bellville Times
Life Celebrational Services for Tommie “Tomcat†Cooper were held Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at Prairie View A.M.E. Church in San Felipe under the direction of Austin County Funeral Home.
Tommie Cooper was born in New Ulm on July 3, 1944 to the late Lee Howard Cooper and Mrs. Willie Daisy Jones Cooper.
Tommie confessed to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life on March 12, 2013 when he attended Bethel Baptist Church in Sealy.
Tommie was inducted into the United States Army on Aug. 17, 1965. He served 8 years as a Private (p) E-1 where he received a Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal for Expert (Rifle) Combat Engineer and a Bronze Medal Service Star. He was a father figure, mentor, role model, leader and a person of influence to many.
On Dec. 14, 1983, Tommie married his beloved wife of 29 years, Esther Ruth Brown.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Minister Esther Ruth Cooper, two daughters, Chinetta Jackson and Patricia Jointer (Marvin). A God Daughter Rev. Bridgette Browning- Sisters- Florence Jackson, WIllie Ann Cooper and Shirley Cooper. Brother- Rev. Antone Cooper (Rosie Mae) and Johnnie Cooper. Grandchildren, Trenton, La'Tiffany, William Jackson lll Brittany and Madison Jointer. Special Mother Annie Bell Scranton- Special Friends Debra Jointer and Hazel McDonald.
Tommie final resting place was a the family cemetery Pope Cemetery New Ulm to where he received his military honors by taps being played and flag folding ceremony by the United States Army. God Bless America!
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Cossman, Lorene E. (Maresh) (1936-2013)
Maiden Name: Maresh [Cemetery] National Cemetery , FG
Bellville Times
Lorene E. Cossman, age 76 of Hempstead, passed away on Jan. 5, 2013 in Houston. Lorene was born March 10, 1936 in Hempstead to Edward and Annie Rose Mikeska Maresh.
She married Frank P. Cossman on Feb. 21, 1975 in Houston.
Lorene attended Hempstead High School. She retired from the City of Hempstead and she worked as an administrative assistant for the Texas Commerce Bank in Houston. She was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church.
Lorene is survived by daughters Francis Ann Holley of Virginia, Shawn Pletsch and husband Bill of Bastrop, Melanie Scholler and husband David of Houston, Kim Bishop of Houston, Susan Howard and husband Eugene of Navasota and Cindy Hartman of Houston; cousin Louise Wicke and husband James of Beeville; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Annie Rose Maresh, husband Frank P. Cossman, son-in-law L.R. Bishop and daughter Terri Lyons.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 East Main, Bellville with Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating. Interment will be in National Cemetery. Memorials can be made to charity of choice.
Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville in charge of arrangements- www.knesekfuneralhome.com and at www.facebook.com/knesekfuneralhome
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Coufal, Jerry L. (1923-2003)
[Family] Father: Joseph Coufal Jr., Mother: Emily Maresh [Cemetery] Industry Brethren Cemetery , FG
Bellville Times
October 2003
Funeral services for Jerry L. Coufal were held Monday, October 13, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Industry Brethren Church with Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Interment was at Industy Brethren Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Brian Owens, Gary Owens, Michael Cmajdalka, Paul Cmajdalka, Blake Cmajdalka and Andrew Cmajdalka.
He was born to Joseph and Emily Maresh Coufal Jr. in Willow Springs Area of Fayette County. In March of 1960 he married the former Clara Bell Henager who preceded him in death on April 14, 1996. He was a retired Design Engineer in the Aircraft Mfg. Field. He was a member of Industy Brethren Church, Fayetteville Lions Club and was active in WECCO.
Mr. Jerry L. Coufal 80, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2003 in Bellville, Texas.
He is survived by step-children Anatta King and her husband Arvul of Rusk, Texas and Carolyn Russell and her husband Vernon of Odessa, Texas, sister-in-law Delores Coufal of Bellville, niece Shirley Cmajdalka and her husband Frank, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Benjamin and Ruben and son Tommy Raborn.
Funeral services were under the direction of Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in LaGrange, Texas.
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Cowart, Curt Gregory "Frog" (1961-2014)
Nickname: Frog [Cemetery] Germania Cemetery , FG
Curt Gregory "Frog" Cowart, 53, died December 3, 2014, in Brenham. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. service time at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will be in Germania Cemetery.
Greg was born in Brenham, Texas, to the late Curtis Charles and Joann Boeker Cowart.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Cowart; uncle, Ernest Boeker; nephew, Bobby Carr; and a cousin, Dale Turner.
Survivors include his son, Micheal Cowart and wife, Amber, of Brenham; daughter, Holly Cheshire and husband, Brad, of College Station; grandmother, Edna Boeker, of Brenham; brother, Joel Cowart, of Brenham; step-brother, Marvin Stafford, of Bryan; sisters, Tammy Pearce, of Weatherford, and Toni Carr, of Dallas; step-sister, Lori Emery and husband, Dewayne, of Bryan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Craft, Reid (1921-2020)
[Family] Father: Kelly Craft, Mother: Dora Hammond, Spouse: Marjorie Lee Risner & Margaret Anna Schembera [Cemetery] Wesley Brethren Cemetery , FG
Reid Craft, of Baytown, Texas passed away 7/26/2020 at The Waterford of Baytown.
Reid is survived by his daughter Janice Craft, stepdaughters, Marjorie Solley, Barbara Simmons, and Jean Rayhill, sons Stanley Craft and Stephen Craft, stepson George Bordovsky, sister Bess Risner, brother Elmer Craft and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (mother of Janice, Stanley, and Stephen) who passed away in 1987. Reid then married Margaret Bordovsky (mother of George, Michael, Marjorie, Barbara, Jean) who passed away in 2005. He is also predeceased by his stepson Michael, sisters Eunice Spencer, Bertie Sain, and brother Orville Craft.
Born in the fall of 1921 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, Reid was the first child of Kelly and Dora Craft. Being a son and an older brother were his first jobs and he excelled at them. He accumulated many other titles over the years, some short-term and some long- farm boy, soldier, college student, father, engineer, farmer, teacher, writer, and numerous corporate roles.
Reid served in the U.S. Army from August 1942 until December 1945. His training took him to Texas, Arizona, California, and Oregon. He then deployed to England and into France shortly after D-Day. He was with the 15th Cavalry in the fighting through Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland and Central Europe under General Patton. He was also involved with clandestine OSS training operations in England.
After the war, he married his high school sweetheart Marjorie, and resumed his studies at the University of Kentucky. Two sons came along in the next 3 years along with a job at the US Army Signal Corp in Cold Springs, KY. Next came a move to eastern Connecticut where he worked on the development of the first commercially successful jet engine, the Pratt & Whitney JT8D.
While proud of the fact that the JT8D is still in service today, Reid was always far prouder of his daughter Janice who was born while the family was in Connecticut. Missing their extended families in the mid-West, Reid and Marjorie bought a small farm in southern Indiana and Reid began teaching 7th grade at the Johnson Township school. A few years of that, and the family was off to Pasadena, Texas where Reid took a job with Brown & Root Marine Operators. His years there had him working onboard construction barges in the Gulf of Mexico that built offshore oil rigs and then later progressing through the ranks of management in “the Yard†at Green's Bayou.
After 20+ years, Reid retired. Unfortunately, Marjorie became ill and passed away shortly afterwards. Time passed and Reid grew close to a long-time family friend, Margaret Bordovsky. They married in May 1989 and made their home in Livingston, Texas. They spent many years traveling around America sight-seeing and visiting family across the country. The family would like to thank the staff of The Waterford at Baytown for their excellent care and many instances of going above and beyond in the years Reid lived there. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there and considered it home for many years.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his name to worthy veteran assistance organizations.
Craig, Johnny James, Sr. (1926-2023)
[Veteran] WW2, SGT, US Army [Family] Father: Everett James Craig Sr, Mother: Agnes Lola Dunkin, Spouse: Mary Louise Wiecker [Cemetery] Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery , FG
Johnny James Craig, 97, passed away on July 26, 2023. Johnny was born on April 12, 1926 in Big Foot, Texas in Frio County. He was the son of Everett James Craig and Agnes Lola Dunkin.
He attended school in Big Foot, but left before his senior year to work in the oilfield. In February 1945, he enlisted in the Army Infantry. He was an excellent shot with a rifle, therefore, earned a sharpshooter medal. In Big Foot, meat for the table consisted of whatever was around the house, i.e. squirrel, rabbits, dove and quail.
Johnny was on a troop transport traveling to Japan when the atomic bombs were dropped. His troop was transported in open trucks around Nagasaki as a test to see the effect of an atomic bomb on US soldiers. He served with the 100th Military Government Headquarters and Headquarters Company and also the Osaka Military Government Team in Japan. Johnny was in charge of taking Japanese war factories and readying them to be moved to the Republic of China. He left the army in November 1946 at the rank of Sergeant Administrative N.C.O.
After returning to Texas, he resumed oilfield work and met the woman he vowed to marry at Club Southern in Brenham, Texas. Mary Louise Wiecker and Johnny James Craig were married on January 9, 1950. They had three children, Patricia Kay Clark, Janis Ann Lansford and Johnny James Craig, Jr. During his oilfield career the family traveled to Libya, North Africa, Indonesia and Alaska. In Borneo, he worked alongside of Red Adair when a well he was drilling ran into lava flow. Johnny retired to his wife's land in Austin County where he ran a small cattle operation.
Johnny James Craig is a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas by way of his great, great, great grandfather, James George who died March 6, 1836 in the final assault of the Alamo.
Johnny is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, oldest daughter, Patricia Kay Clark and five siblings, Grace Dalton, Douglas Craig, Juanita Davis, Everett Craig and Melba Craig Franklin. He is survived by his brother Tommy G. Craig, daughter Janis Lansford (Jones Lansford), son, Johnny James Craig, Jr. (Sally Wrench), son in law, Dana Clark, grandchildren; Matthew and Bruce Clark, Jones Lansford, Jr., Laralee Lansford Pankey, Megan and Sean Craig. Great grandchildren, Katherine Garrett, Austin Clark, Zachary, Sydney and Cameron Pankey and one great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth Garrett.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Brenham Memorial Chapel
Creekmore, James Eugene "Jim" (1931-2019)
Nickname: Jim [Veteran] Korea, SGT, US Army, 1952-54, Georgia; H&S Co 317 TK BN [Family] Father: Larry Creekmore, Mother: Tensie Covington, Spouse: Edna Louise Cunningham & Anna Ellen Horton, Children: Alan Creekmore, Jeanette Matula [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
J.E. ("Jim") Creekmore was born in Greenville, Texas, on March 13, 1931, to Leroy Creekmore and Tensie Covington Creekmore. Jim passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the age of 88 years old as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Jim served in the United States Army from August 1952 to August 1954. He was assigned to H&S Co. 317th Tk Bn at Camp Stewart, Georgia.
Jim was always a hard worker and could fix pretty much anything. He owned Creekmore Roofing and later opened Creekmore Lumber & Hardware in Sealy, Texas, which he operated for many years.
Jim was a member of the Sealy American Legion for 48 years. He was a long-time member of Texas Farm Bureau and South Texas Cattleraisers Association.
Jim married Deanna Noble Craig on October 10, 1987, at West End Baptist Church in Industry, Texas. They made their home in Sealy, Texas.
Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deanna, of Sealy; his son, Alan Creekmore and wife, Linda, of Buda; and daughter, Jeanette Matula and husband, Pat, of East Bernard. Jim was known as "Paw Paw" to his grandsons, James Alan Creekmore and wife, Jami, of Canyon Lake, Alex and Mason Matula of East Bernard; and granddaughter, Katie Byers and husband, J.D., of Guam; and great-grandchildren, Emerson and Hunter Creekmore, James and Blake Byers, and Henley Matula. Jim is also survived by Deanna's daughters, Kathryn Toman and husband, Dale, of Bellville, and Jo Honeycutt and husband, Larry, of San Marcos. Jim was known as "Paw Paw Jim" to Deanna's granddaughter, Jacquelyn Toman, of Houston; and grandson, Drew Toman, of Sealy; and great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Karsen, and Walker Toman. Jim is survived by one sister, Patsy Creekmore Spearman; daughter-in-law, Terri Creekmore; and numerous nieces and nephews, stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Creekmore; brother, Leray Creekmore; and sisters, Kathryn James and Vadie Spearman.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2019, from 4-00 PM until 6-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas 77474. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 10-00 AM. Burial will follow at Sealy Cemetery, 768 Fourth Street, Sealy, TX 77474.
In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to a charity of your choice or to the Sealy American Legion Post #442 in honor of Jim.
Crow, Annabel A. (Clemons; Grawunder) (1927-2014)
Maiden Name: Clemons; Grawunder [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 , FG
Bellville Times
Annabel Grawunder Crow passed away peacefully in Bellville, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.
She was born on April 23, 1927 in Houston, Texas, to Maude Foster and Thomas Lincoln Clemons. Her family later moved to Hempstead, and then to the community of Cochran, where she attended Cochran Elementary School.
She first noticed a boy with beautiful blue eyes named Herman Grawunder when Cochran played Bradbury Elementary in baseball. They both attended Bellville High School.
They married on Aug. 22, 1947, and moved to Huntsville to attend Sam Houston State Teachers College. After earning their degrees, they moved back to the Raccoon Bend community, built their house, and raised their family, with Herman's mother and step father, Florence and Ralph Brosig across the road for caring support.
Later, they were the beloved “Nannie†and “Papa†of their grandchildren Nathan, Seth, and Colby Grawunder.
Herman passed away in 1997, the year of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Annabel was a lively, engaging kind of person who was always curious about other people, places, and ideas. She had a lifelong love of learning, continuing her studies in education through much of her life. Her first degree was in History and English. It took her 6 years to earn her next degree, a Master's degree in Elementary Education, because she was teaching full time and taking care of her family. (Herman typed her papers!) Later she got her kindergarten certification and switched from teaching first grade to kindergarten, beginning by establishing a head start program in Bellville ISD. She loved working with little children, and always had many stories to tell about them.
Nearing retirement, she went back to school again, part-time, to get certified to diagnose and tutor students with dyslexia. After retirement, she tutored students of all ages in her little office overlooking the square in Bellville.
On August 19, 2000, Annabel married Richard Crow. They enjoyed each other's companionship, and took many trips together. Richard passed away in 2012.
Annabel was preceded in death by her parents, Maude Foster and Thomas Lincoln Clemons, sister Jonnie Lucille Thompson, husband Herman Arthur Grawunder, and husband Richard Jackson Crow.
She is survived by her daughter Teresa Grawunder, her son Thomas and daughter-in-law Vonnie Grawunder, her grandsons and their wives- Nathan and Angie Grawunder, Seth and Suzanne Grawunder, and Colby Grawunder, great-grandchildren Layne, Whitley, Hudson and Luke Grawunder, sister-in-law Rose Marie Trenckmann, nephew John Zuber, niece Shirley Krumrey and husband Donald, nephew Howard Douglas Thompson, great-nephew Robert Krumrey and wife Melanie, great-niece Karen Meyer and husband Drew, great-great nieces and nephews- Kory, Cooper and Kayla Krumrey, Anna, Leah, and Kane Meyer, and many more relatives and dear friends.
She was a member of numerous organizations over the years, including The Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Texas Retired Teachers Association, and The Bellville Historical Society. She was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church for 67 years.
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Cryan, Dan "David" (1938-2024)
Nickname: David [Family] Father: Kenneth Cryan, Mother: Hildreth, Spouse: #1 Jackie; #2 Jamie [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy)
Dan "David" Cryan, beloved and trusted father to six children and two step-daughters, "Poppi" to 19 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, brother, uncle, friend, and husband died peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, surrounded by family.
David was blessed with tremendous business acumen, which he developed early at St. Thomas Catholic High School in Houston. He put himself through college, all while supporting his young family, and in true David Cryan fashion, he passed the bar exam and received his license to practice law before he actually received his law degree. He ultimately received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston in 1966, the year after he received his license. He was proud of this accomplishment, and despite not practicing law on a regular basis after he moved to Sealy, he continued to keep his law license in good standing for the rest of his life. He also ventured into banking, serving as president of Fidelity Bank and Trust, and later built a successful construction and real estate development company all the while always having his hand in the cattle business. At one point during the late 70s and early 80s, in addition to the ranch in Sealy, he also had large cattle ranches in Reserve, New Mexico, and South Texas.
David was committed to the vitality of Sealy and Austin County, where he has called home since 1971. He developed neighborhoods across the area, which are now homes for a multitude of families. He built a beautiful ranch in the early 1970s and raised cattle, horses, ducks, geese, chickens, guineas, peacocks, whitetail deer, and more. He was an avid hunter in his younger years and loved the outdoors, sunrises, and driving the country roads in his pickup looking at real estate and checking his cattle.
In 2011, he purchased land in Victoria County where he built his beloved Boondock Ranch. He loved spending the weekends there checking the cattle and watching the deer. After he stopped driving, he always wanted to go to Boondock, even if it was only a day trip.
A true man of faith and as a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, he oversaw the renovation of the church completed in 2005. Being the chairman of the building committee was one of his proudest accomplishments. He was also the driving force behind developing and building the Jacqueline A. Cryan Memorial Park in Sealy, in memory of his beloved wife of 37 years. He worked tirelessly for several years to make that dream become a reality. The park along with the Irene LeBlanc pool was officially completed and dedicated in May of 2012.
He had a smile that lit up the room and was a definite presence wherever he showed up. David was true to life, soulful, competitive, opinionated, passionate, loving, and generous, and touched the hearts and lives of all who knew him.
Dan David Cryan was born December 29, 1938, to Kenneth and Hildreth Cryan in Houston Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Jamie Cryan; his brother Casey Cryan of Sealy; and step-mother Shirley Cryan.
Children- Leigh Ann McCoy of Austin, Cathy Gips of Austin, Dan Cryan (Rene) of Sealy, Ken Cryan (Trudy) of Sealy, Kirk Cryan (Susan) of Cypress, Stephen Cryan (Amy) of Sealy, Tonya Scott (Randall) of Dallas, and Kelli Vecera (Carter) of Austin.
Grandchildren- Christine Madison, Lauren McCoy, Ashley Cryan, Austin Cryan, AJ Cryan, Trey Cryan, Patrick Cryan, Brett Cryan, Kayleen Moseley, Kendra Fitzhenry, Preston Cryan, Carter Cryan, Emersyn Cryan, Weston Cryan, Harrison Whitzel, Matthew Whitzel, Molly Whitzel, Paul Vecera, and John Vecera, along with 11 great-grandchildren (with one on the way!) and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jackie, and sister Loretta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to-
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
608 - 5th Street
Sealy, TX 77474
Jacqueline A. Cryan Foundation
P.O. Box 790
Sealy, TX 77474
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/david-cryan?fh_id=15457
Cudd, Justin Burk (1991-2021)
[Family] Father: Jack (Rick) Cudd, Mother: Danette [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Justin Burk Cudd passed away on January 17, 2021 at his home in Katy, TX at the age of 29.Justin was born on November 13, 1991 in Houston, TX to Jack (Rick) and Danette Cudd. He graduated from Katy High School in 2010 and attended University of Houston, Victoria where he played baseball. Justin was a sweet, loving son and best friend to his father and mother. We've lost a shining light in our lives.
Justin was an athlete at heart!! His drive and competitiveness led him to fall in love with baseball at the age of 4. Baseball was his world. He played on traveling tournament teams in elementary and junior high. He achieved a place on the All District First Team for Katy ISD in 2008 and was selected to play for Kyle Chapman Baseball, a highly recruited organization of select baseball programs. He received a partial scholarship and played ball at University of Houston, Victoria. He loved to teach his young cousin, Jakub, batting and throwing techniques. He excelled at any sport with a ball and enjoyed playing basketball and tennis. He won district champion tennis for doubles in 7th grade and singles in 8th grade. He grew up swimming and would regularly win his way into the Meet of Champs where he walked away with medals. He was a lifelong fan of the Astros and Rockets.
Justin was a friend to all. His best friend summed it up “….you were there whenever I called, whether you had somewhere to be or just hanging out. You always looked out for me.â€
Justin surrounded himself and others with music. He had such a passion for it. He was in band in Junior High and taught himself to play keyboard as a young adult. The many sessions of Guitar Hero at Aunt Cheryl's undoubtedly influenced his passion. Music was a window into his soul; every song was a poem; every poem was about life. He would share a YouTube link and text the lyrics with a message saying how this was such a beautiful poem. Music was a language to him.
He had a love for books since childhood and absolutely cherished them. He loved to give and receive books. He has every novel and short story that Stephen King wrote. He was beginning to explore and apply Jay Shetty's book about wisdom, inspiration, and purpose. Justin also loved to write and had started several novels over the years. The ones set at the farm are the best! His creative writing professor wanted to send him to a two-week long writer's camp.
Justin had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. One summer, Nana and Papa were traveling so the young cousins were on their own. It was lunch time and Wells Fargo Bank was providing a hotdog picnic lunch to members. Justin dressed up in a wig, clown glasses, and shorts with tall socks and rode the 2-seat bike with his cousins to enjoy that lunch. They took many trips on those bikes exploring downtown Katy and the parks.
Cooking was an art for Justin. As a young teen, he would cook an entire meal for his grandparents or cousins' family. He entertained the idea of opening a restaurant. He would joke that sometimes he would be in the weeds while cooking at home! He grilled the best steak! He always said the secret is, “500°, 5 minutes on each sideâ€.
Justin embraced and thrived on social interactions which made him the ideal waiter. His philosophy for work was, “I'm just gonna have fun, make everyone's night twice as good as when they walked in, and let karma take over.†That philosophy always landed him in the top waiter category at each restaurant where he worked. He worked at Red Lobster, Roadhouse, and finally at Chili's. When working for Roadhouse, he won the Christmas Gift Card contest. Justin's tale of one shift captures his generous spirit, “….taught little girl how to line dance because she liked Footloose (I don't know how to line dance)….but I went up front with her, got the host to teach me real quick (I have 2 left feet) then taught her as best as I could and did it with her. What a great moment! Exhiliarating!...I told the Hosts I was just showing someone a good time….give the guest the best experience…â€. His time with the Chili's family continued to feed his passion for people. He always had top stats because if he was not #1, he was not happy. He loved when his shift schedule included the dream team and Batman and Robin could save the day. Those were the best days!
Justin is survived by his loving parents. Jack (Rick) Cudd and Danette Cudd; sister, Kayla Cudd; grandmother, Doris Bretschneider; uncle, Danny Bretschneider (Kelly); aunts, Cheryl Spivey and Sharon Cudd; cousins, J.D. Spivey IV, Stephen Spivey (Azia), Ryan Bretschneider, Michelle Young (Ryan), Jessica Carey, Macy Bretschneider-Winkler (Joe), Katelyn Spivey; Jakub (Stephen & Azia), Jax (Michelle & Ryan), and Ryker (Katelyn); Red the college cat; and numerous other family and friends.
Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Cudd III, Betty Cudd, Charles Bretschneider, and cat, Tabitha.
We will miss him more than words can say. “College Catâ€, Red, looks for him every day.
Justin was a bright, shining star in this crazy world. His sense of humor kept us all sane. Although he may no longer walk with us, his love of life will be a beacon that continues to shine and give us hope.
Visitation will be Monday, January 25th, 5-7 pm at Knesek Bros. Highway 36 Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, TX. The funeral service will be held at Knesek Bros. Highway 36 Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, January 26th, at 11 am. Brother Mike Groseclose will be officiating, with a graveside service immediately following.
The family wishes to express our deepest appreciation for the generous outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers, and employers.
Cummins, James "Jack" (1773-1849)
Nickname: Jack, SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Family] Father: John Comins, Mother: Elizabeth Whitin, Spouse: #1 Eleanor Mariah Waller; #2 Rebecca Amanda Cryer , FG , FS
On July 7, 1824, as one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, he was granted six leagues and a labor of land now in Colorado and Austin counties; his land bonus was granted because he was building a saw and grist mill.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/cummins-james
Curtis, Hinton (-1846)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Family] Spouse: Sarah A
He served in Capt. John Austin's company at the battle of Velasco in 1832 and at the battle of San Jacinto as a private in Capt. William H. Patton's Fourth Company-the so-called "Columbia Company"-of Col. Sidney Sherman's Second Regiment, Texas Volunteers.
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Received title to a league of land now in Matagorda County on August 10, 1824.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/curtis-hinton
Curtis, James C., Jr. (1806-1849)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Family] Father: James Curtis Sr, Mother: Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Isaacs, Spouse: #1 Polly Ann Hide, #2 Rebecca C. "Tamer" Gray , FG , FS [COD] Consumption
On August 19, 1824, he received title to a sitio on the east side of the Brazos River in what is now Brazos County.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/curtis-james-jr
Cuthbertson, James Patrick (1929-2013)
[Veteran] Korea [Family] Father: Chester Groce Cuthbertson, Mother: Vera Vada Hamilton, Spouse: Suzanne McEntee [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (A) , FG
James Patrick Cuthbertson "Pepa", 83, of Sealy, TX passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. Jim was born June 20, 1929 in Corsicana, TX to Chester and Veda Cuthbertson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virgina Nowlin. Mr. Cuthbertson is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Suzanne; daughters, Denise Cuthbertson, Jeanine Hart & husband Skip, Cecile Cassidy; grandchildren, Lauren Bird & husband Wayne Scheerer, Brett Bird & wife Kate, Sonia Arreaga; great granddaughters, Allyson, Bailey & Taylor. He is also survived by his loyal family friend Donna Avolio.
Jim grew up living all over the state of Texas; he attended and was a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, class of 1950. After his time in the Corp of Texas A&M he entered the United States Army and served his country in the Korean conflict. Once back from overseas, he married the love of his life Suzanne McEntee and started his family. He worked as a chemical engineer for Shell Oil for 35 years before retiring to spend time with his family. Jim, Suzanne, and their daughter Jeanine founded the Arbor School for children with special needs in 1988 in Houston. Hundreds of children and their families benefited from Jim's loving generosity, hard work and dedication.
The Cuthbertson family will be present to receive friends Monday, March 11, 2013 from 6-00 PM until 8-00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive @ Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10-00 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX 77080. Interment services will follow at 12-30 PM at Sealy Cemetery, 768 4th Street, Sealy, TX 77474.
Cuthbertson, Suzanne (McEntee) (1932-2014)
Maiden Name: McEntee [Family] Father: Joseph James McEntee, Mother: Suzanne Jeanne Dubort, Spouse: James Patrick Cuthbertson [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (A) , FG
Suzanne McEntee Cuthbertson, 82, of Houston, TX passed away Monday, July 14, 2014.
Mrs. Cuthbertson was born January 5, 1932 in New York, New York to Joseph & Suzanne McEntee.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph McEntee and her husband, James P. Cuthbertson. Suzanne is survived by her daughters, Denise Cuthbertson, Jeanine Hart & husband Skip, Cecile Cassidy; grandchildren, Lauren Bird & husband Wayne Scheerer, Brett Bird & wife Kate, Sonia Arreaga; great grandchildren, Allyson, Bailey, Taylor & James; brothers-in-law, Jack Cuthbertson & wife Louise, Bob Cuthbertson & wife Laurie. She is also survived by her loyal family friend Donna Avolio.
Suzanne grew up in the Bronx's section of New York City. She attended Catholic elementary and high school where she graduated at age 14 and began her college studies in Education. She was awarded a full scholarship at Hunter College where she attained her Master's degree in Education. During a career that spanned over five decades she was at the forefront of the fight to insure persons with special needs the right to an equal education and worked tirelessly to get inclusion brought into mainstream schools. Perhaps her greatest achievement was her founding of the Arbor School; a wonderful school for children with special needs. She never turned away a child, no matter how severe the disability. Suzanne raised three daughters of her own, but also opened her home and her heart to many young people in need of a loving home. She is deeply loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
The Cuthbertson family will be present to receive friends Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 6-00 PM until 8-00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079.
The Funeral Mass will commence Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10-30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079.
Interment services will follow at 12-30 PM at Sealy Cemetery, 768 4th Street, Sealy, TX 77474. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Suzanne's memory to The Arbor School at www.arbor.org.
Cuttino, Althea (Gavin) (1918-2014)
Maiden Name: Gavin [Family] Father: Winn Gavin, Mother: Ned, Spouse: Herman Cuttino [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 , FG
Bellville Times
Althea (Gavin) Cuttino, 95, formerly of Bellville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Houston. She was born on Sept. 6, 1918, in Fall River, Mass., the daughter of Ned and Winn Gavin. Althea grew up in Fall River until the age of 12, and then she moved to Greensville, S.C. A city gal married a country boy, Herman Cuttino, on Nov. 6, 1937, at her parents' home. Althea and Herman resided in several cities, finally calling Miami, Fla. home for 17 years, before moving to the Houston area. In the late 1970's, they moved to Bellville and lived there until Herman passed away in 1986. A year after his death, she moved back to the Houston area to be close to family.
Althea was a past president of the Women's Lion Club Auxiliary, a volunteer candy stripper at Memorial City Hospital and a volunteer reading tutor with HISD. She provided Christmas for foster families in the Houston area. Althea was a loving and caring lady, who was hard on the outside, but soft on the inside. She loved teasing and being teased by others. A fiery, spunky and outgoing person, who loved a good party and her laughter, would fill the room. She enjoyed reading history and mystery novels and enjoyed the theater and fine arts. Althea was a wonderful cook and in her later years, she enjoyed eating at two of her favorite restaurants in Houston, Andreas and Marks.
Althea is survived by her children Elizabeth Martin of Spring, Texas, Ann Quiroz and her husband, David, of Spring, Texas, and Edward Cuttino and his wife, Carol, of Broomfield, Colorado; grandchildren Amy Wiley, Amanda Quiroz, Sarah Quiroz and Steven Cuttino; great grandchildren Gavin Cuttino, Aiden Cuttino and Emma Wiley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Cuttino.
A visitation was from 6-30 p.m. until 8-30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at the Bellville United Methodist Church with Pastor Amy Haralson officiating. Interment followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Quiroz, Steven Cuttino, Jason Wiley, Bill Thornton, Fred Gutierrez, William Cuttino, David Cuttino and Philip Quiroz. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the- Alzheimer's Association, 2242 West Holcombe BLVD, Houston, Texas 77030-2008 or the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas (979) 865-2424 www.schmidtfunerals.com
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