SPRINGER
Malcom Springer, born Feb. 16, 1949, passed away April 30, 1999. Malcolm
was employed by Plano Lincoln Mercury. He was preceded in death by his
father, Patrick Oliver Springer.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pamela Springer; daughter,
K.C. Bumpas and her husband, David; son, Grant Springer; mother, Lorena
Springer; two brothers, Michael and Emory Springer; two sisters, Donna
and Patrice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Restland Wildwood
Chapel. The Rev. Michael Waco officiated. Interment followed in Restland
Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May
3, 1999, at Restland Funeral Home.
Restland Funeral Home
972-238-7111
IZZO
Mr. Gerald Ralph Izzo, 80, of Plano, passed away April 29, 1999, surrounded
by his family at the home of his daughter. He was a beloved husband, father
and grandfather. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Irene. He leaves
to cherish his memory, daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Pert Virtanen
of Plano; son, Ralph Izzo of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and
Ray Jett of Mabank; and grandchildren, David Jones, Laura Wright and husband,
David, Heather Matthews and husband, Gary, and Catherine Jett. He will
be missed by all who loved and knew him. God bless you and have a safe
journey home. A memorial mass was held Monday at Calvary Hill Mausoleum
Chapel. The Rev. Meyers of St. Monica's Parish was the celebrant. Interment
followed in the Columbarium.
Cedar Crest Cremation and Burial Center
972-424-3730
DOVERSPIKE
Lucille Doverspike, 73, of Mineola, passed away Thursday, April 29,
1999. She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Madill, Okla. Lucille lived in Mesquite
from 1955 until 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond
Doverspike; son, Jackie Gene Doverspike of Mesquite; and grandson, Jon
Paul Doverspike of Mesquite.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Laura Doverspike
of Carrollton; daughter and son-in-law, Steven and Brenda Foster of Van;
daugter-in-law, Betty Doverspike Burris of Mesquite; grandchildren, Richard
Farris of Dallas, Melanie Doverspike of Carrollton, Tiffanyu Tippett of
Chandler, and Steven Allen Foster, Mary Foster and Tori Foster, all of
Van; great-grandchild, Alexandra Doverspike of Mesquite; sister and brother-in-law,
Roy and Sue Coder of Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law, W.T. and Jean
Sewell and brother, Bill Lail, all of Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, all who loved her very much.
Mrs. Doverspike had suffered a stroke and died suddenly of congestive
heart failure. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Laurel Land Memorial
Chapel. Interment followed at Laurel Land Cemetery, Dallas.
PRESCOTT
Sherwood Franklin Prescott Jr., a resident of Plano for 14 years, passed
away April 28, 1999, at the age of 66. Sherwood was employed with the City
of Plano and had previously been employed with the City of Dallas. Sherwood
was a member of the Masonic Lodge and graduated from Miami University in
Oxford, Ohio, in 1955.
Sherwood is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Jetta Prescott
of Plano; sons, Chip, Jim, Tom and Tim Prescott; children, Bonnie Sutton,
Vickie Lowther, Mark Lowther, Ginger Waits, Ray Smith and Eric Lowther;
23 grandchildren; and one sister, Marylyn Mathews.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, at
Ted Dickey Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3,
1999, at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Round Rock in Plano. Bishop
Barton officiated. Memorials may be made, if desired, to the Masonic Lodge
or the Boy Scouts of America.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
VAN GREUNINGEN
Owen Ray Van Greuningen, a 14 year resident of Plano, died April 24
1999, at age 78. He was a farmer all his life and raised milo, wheat, cattle
and pigs. Owen and his wife loved to travel, especially to the Rio Grande
Valley of Texas. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Plano,
a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the American Legion in his
home state of Kansas.
Owen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Van Greuningen; daughters,
Linda Van Greuningen and Ingrid Van Greuningen; grandchildren, Casey and
Neil Schroder and Cody Kraft, all of Plano; brother, Les Van Greuningen
and wife, Gertrude, of Estes Park, Colo.; and sisters, Ellen Matheny of
Loveland, Colo., and Evelyn Warren of San Bruno, Calif. The family requests
memorials be made to one's favorite charity.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
PREWITT
Harry C. Prewitt, a resident of Plano, passed away April 28, 1999,
in Plano. He was born in May 1944 to Clinton and Martha Prewitt in Monessen,
Pa. Harry had lived in the Dallas area since 1973. He was had been most
currently employed with Procam Controls in Plano for seven years.
Harry is survived by his wife, Michele Prewitt of Plano; brother, Arthur
Prewitt and his wife, Janine, of Tuscon, Ariz.; nephew, MIchael, of North
Carolina; and brother-in-law, Kenneth and his wife, Sandy, of Fort Myers,
Fla., and Chumann, Ariz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the
Cancer Center or organization of one's choice. Funeral services were at
5 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, at Ted Dickey Funeral Home Chapel. The family
visited with friends after the service until 7 p.m.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
ADAMS
Nell A. Adams, 83, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, at Medical City
Hospital. She was a native of Truman, Ark., and a former resident of Denison.
She was retired from the Wise County School System. Nell was of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include two nieces, JoAnn Phillips of Tyler and Mable McCovey
of Richardson. Friends may make donations to the charity of their choice.
Cedar Crest Cremation and Burial Center
972-424-3730
WILLIAMS
James M. Williams, 68, of Allen, passed away Sunday, at the V.A. Hospital.
He was a native of Citronelle, Ala., and a retired engineer. James loved
traveling and recently spent time in the Orient before becoming ill. He
was of the Episcopal faith.
Surviviors include his sons, Donald Williams of Mobile, Ala., and James
H. Williams Jr. of Lavon; and sister, Rita Roberts of Biloxi, Miss.
Mr. Williams cremains will be interred at the DFW National Cemetery
at a later date.
Cedar Crest Cremation and Burial Center
972-424-3730
LUNDQUIST
Elmer C. Lundquist, 85, formerly of 2170 Prairie du Chien Road, Iowa
City, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at Norheast Medical Center Hospital
in Humble, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Lensing
Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with Mr. Lundquist's nephew,
the Rev. Allen Ingebritsen, officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Red Cross or Salvation Army.
Mr. Lundquist was born Aug. 20, 1913, in Moscow, Idaho, the son of
Claus and Hulda (Anderson) Lundquist. He received his undergraduate degree
in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1935. He came
to Iowa City in the fall of 1936 to get his master's degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Iowa on a two-year fellowship. He received
his master's degree in 1938. He worked at Buffalo Forge Co., in Buffalo,
N.Y., from 1938 to the fall of 1939 as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Lundquist
returned to Iowa City to accept a teaching position witht he University
of Iowa. He married Georgia Joan Malloy on Dec. 20, 1940, in Iowa City.
Mr. Lundquist received assistant professorship in 1943 and later full
professorship in the Department of Engineering in 1953. During World War
II he taught aeronautics and pilot ground school, and performed wing testing
research in the mechanical engineer labs at the University of Iowa. In
the early 1960s, he formed Hunter Manufacturing Co., continuing to teach
at the University of Iowa until leaving in 1965 to run the business full
time. In 1971, he sold the business and returned to the University of Iowa
as associate director of the University of Iowa Physical Plant, where he
was responsible for all the utilities on campus and at the University of
Iowa hospitals and clinics. He retired from the Unversity of Iowa in October
1981.
Professor Lundquist was a member of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, and other professional honorary societies.
His family includes three sons and their wives, Eric and Becky Lundquist
of Humble, John and Karen Lundquist of Plano and David and Dr. Leslie Lundquist
of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one daughter and her husband, LInda Johnson-Lundquist
and Scott A. Johnson of Iowa City; seven grandchildren, Eric, Chad, Keeley,
David, Michael, Adam and Daniel Lundquist; great-granddaughter, Kathleen
Lundquist; sister, Alice Ingebritsen of Moscow, Idaho; and brother Wallace
Lundquist of Oregon City, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, on Oct. 15, 1991; great-granddaughter,
Rebecca Lundquist; three brothers, Raymond, Armand and Melvin Lundquist;
and sister, Florence Ahlin.
Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service
319-338-8171
LANGHAM
AnnaBelle Langham, 83, a resident of Redbud House in McKinney, and
formerly of Plano and Dallas, passed away early Wednesday, April 28, 1999
at North Central Medical Center of McKinney.
She was born Sept. 20, 1915, in Vernon, to Ray and Belle (Simpson)
Farley. She was one of seven brothers and sisters. AnnaBelle married J.T.
Langham Dec. 22, 1939, in Wichita Falls. She was a homemaker and had retired
from her position as a bookkeeper with the Hockaday School after 20 years
of service. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Mrs. Langham is survived by her brother, Steve Carter and his wife,
Grace, of Dallas; daughter, Ann Fleet and her husband, Vernon, of McKinney;
sons, Jim Langham and his wife, Carol, of Dallas and Steve Langham and
his wife, Linda, of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren, James T. Langham
III of Richardson, Stephanie Stone and her husband, Ray, of Sachse, Stephen
Ellis Langham Jr. of Jacksonville, Shane Ellis and his wife, Shannon, of
Jacksonville, Laci Lee of Jacksonville, Lee Tanner Fleet of McKinney and
Jerald Hunter Fleet of Dallas; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. She leaves behind her gift of laughter which she so abundantly
shared.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Blackmon officiating. Interment
will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 1999, at the funeral home.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
972-424-7834
BEARDEN
Mary Frances Bearden of Plano passed away April 10, 1999, at the age
of 80. Mary Frances traveled the world as an U.S. Air Force wife, living
in Germany, France, Japan, and New York. Her prized possession in all the
world was her family. She was an election judge for Collin County and was
active in the Plano Senior Center. Mary Frances formed the Collin County
for Common Sense Committee and was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church
in Denison and St. Marks Catholic Church in Plano since 1976.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manson Bearden in 1988; a
son, Mike Bearden in 1989; and a granddaughter, Crissa Bearden in 1996.
Mary Frances is survived by her daughter, Patricia Schwab and husband,
Victor, of Plano; grandchildren, Michael Schwab of Dallas, Robert Schwab
and wife, Rhonda, of Plano, Garrett Schwab of Dallas, Alan Schwab of Plano,
Rodney Schwab and wife, Viola, of Plano, and Creed Bearden of Dallas; daughter-in-law,
Glenda Bearden Smith of Tennessee; and eight great-grandchildren.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at Ted Dickey
Funeral Home chapel. A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April
15, 1999, at St. Marks Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Drive, Plano with the
Rev. Tom Speiser officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial
Park.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
MARTINEZ
Genesis Abigail Martinez, age 2. Sweet Angel, you always gave us smiles
and kisses, and we will always remember you with love "though thy beginning
was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase," Job 8:7. Mami Dulce
Angel Siempre Nos distes sonrisas, Y Besos, Te Recordaremos con amor. "Aunque
en tu principio fuistes pequena tu final estado Sera muy grande." Job 8:7.
Genesis was the daughter of Mario and Evelyn Martinez. She passed away
April 20, 1999, at Childrens Medical Center of Dallas.
Genesis is survived by her parents of Plano; sister, Evelyn Martinez;
grandmothers, Delfina Canales and Gubearta Martinez; grandfather, Enrique
Martinez; uncle, Carlos Martinez and his wife, Philadelphia; and all the
brothers and sisters of the Missionary Church. The family would also like
to thank all the other children, nurses and doctors of 4 West and the Dialysis
Unit at Childrens Medical Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 at the Missionary
Church (Iglesia Misionera De Fe). Burial will follow at Plano Mutual Cemetery.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
THIEDE
Charles Herman Thiede, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in San
Antonio. He was 72.
Charles is survived by his wife, Marlene Thiede; children, Charles
S. Thiede of Highland Village, Sam Thiede of Huffman and Sarah Wiley of
San Antonio; sister, Ina Wood of Lewisville; brothers, Olin Thiede of Grapevine,
Homer Thiede of Athens and Ben Thiede of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
Viewing will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999,
at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday,
April 23, 1999, at Garden Ridge Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be sent to City of Children, Yorba Linda Church of Christ, Yorba Linda,
Calif.
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home
972-436-4581
COHAN
Lillian "Peg" Cohan, born Oct. 9, 1912, in Mount Vernon, N.Y., went
home to be with the Lord on April 19, 1999.
Mrs. Cohan is survived by her daughters, Judy Lynn and her husband,
James, of Plano, and Bonnie Sanborn and her husband, Jerry, of Rutland,
Vt.; son, Aurthur Cohan of Harlingen; sister, Gertrude McCarthy of Fort
Meyers, Fla.; many nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Arthur Cohan Sr.
She was a member of Southside Christian Church in Fort Meyers, and had
resided at the homeof her daughter and son-in-law, James and Judy Lynn.
A memorial serivce will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999,
in the chapel of First Baptist Church in Plano. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that donations be made to Hospice Foundation of America, Suite
401, 777 17th Street, Miami, Fla., 33131, whose services meant so much.
YEAGER
Yvonne Fern Price Yeager, born April 23, 1921, in Rotan, died on Sunday
evening, April 18, 1999, in Plano, where she had resided for the last three
years. Yvonne grew up in Tucson, Ariz., and after graduation from Tuscon
Senior High School earned her R.N. degree from the Robert B. Green School
of Nursing in San Antonio. She was married to Dr. Franklin Yeager from
1942 until 1973 and spent most of her adult life in Corpus Christi, where
she raised her family and participated in many civic activities. She was
a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in
the Women's Society of Christian Service, Sunday school and the Chancel
Choir. Yvonne devoted her life to raising her family and was an energetic
PTA leader for many years. She also served as president of the Nueces County
Medical Society Auxiliary, an organization she actively participated in
during her residency in Corpus Christi. Yvonne loved to travel and, from
1973 until her move to Plano in 1996, enjoyed extended stays in France,
England and Mexico before moving to Houston, Austin and finally Plano.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton M. and Hattie Sue
Price; sisters, Mattie Key and Thelma Cottrell; and brothers, Louis Price,
Charles Price, Edward Price and Gerald Glasson Rogers. She is survived
by her youngest brother, Eugene Price; her companion of many years, Francouis
F. Fazel; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Jim Reeves of Richardson,
Jonell and Jim Raborn of Houston and Rhonda and Keith Hutchinson of Gardena,
Calif.; grandsons, Glasson Yeager Rogers and his wife, Shelley, of Dallas,
John Michael Raborn of Houston; and Dustin, Damon and Franklin Hutchinson
of Gardena; granddaughter, Price Rogers Raborn of Houston; and many nieces
and nephews who loved her dearly.
Yvonne loved life and lived it with grace, dignity and style. She had
a very generous heart, loved her girls and their men and will be missed
by many. Memorials may be made to the Library Fund at Yvonne's church home,
Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano.
Sparkman Funeral Home
972-238-7855
CLIFT
Wanda Jo (Harris) Clift, 73, passed away Saturday, April 17, 1999,
in Plano. She was born Feb. 13, 1926, in Caddo, Okla. She was retired from
L.T.V. Aerospace Co. as a project assistant.
Mrs. Clift was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing, playing pool
and traveling to Panama City Beach, Fla. She married Clarence Clift on
March 27, 1987, in Gainsville. She was preceded in death by her parents,
John and Amy (Bardwell) Harris; husband, Clarence Clift; three brothers;
and one sister.
Wanda Jo is survived by her sons, Mike Smith and his wife, Trudy, of
Plano, and Randy Smith and his wife, Georgia, of Lake Dallas; brother,
Eddie Harris and his wife, Charlene, of Durant, Okla.; grandsons, Eric
Douglas and wife, Mandy, of Arlington, Shay Smith of Lake Dallas, and Larry
Smith and his wife, Karen, of Lewisville; granddaughter, Wendy Kaylor and
husband, Chuck, of Carrollton; and great-grandsons, Gavin Smith of Lewisville
and Seth Douglas of Arlington.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, at Gethsemane
Cemetery in Caddo. The Rev. Mike Smith will officiate.
Coffey Funeral Home
580-924-3331
TRUE
William A. True, 51, of McKinney, passed away on April 14, 1999, at
North Central Medical Center of McKinney. He was born on April 18, 1947,
in San Francisco, Calif., to Charles T. and Constance Mary (Lucero) True.
He married Stephanie Ann Tafrow on June 20, 1981, in Trenton, N.J. Mr.
True was a senior project manager with J.C. Penney Corp. He was of the
Catholic faith and was a member of Stonebridge Country Club and the 49er
Fan Club.
Mr. True served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He
received the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service as a
security policeman at DaNang Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam from Aug.
14, 1967 to June 25, 1968. During this period, Sgt. True's outstanding
professional skill and initiative aided immeasurably in identifying and
solving numerous problems encountered in the accomplishment of his duties.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie A. True of McKinney; daughters,
Billie A. True of San Jose, Calif., and Jillian C. True and Brittany A.
True, both of Mckinney; father, Charles T. True of San Francisco; brother,
Stephen True of San Francisco; and sisters, Debra True-Gunnison and Caroline
Nelson, both of San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Constance True; and brother, Buddy True.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, April 17, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
Chapel with the Rev. Dean Pratt officiating. Mr. True will receive full
military honors and will be entombed at Ridgeview Memorial Park Garden
Mausoleum. He will be interred at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery
at a later date. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,
April 16, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
972-542-2601
HIGGINS
Donnie Higgins, 54, of Allen, passed away on April 13, 1999, at Medical
Center of Plano. He was born on Feb. 10, 1945, in Durant, Okla., to Gale
D. and Iva Lee (Purkins) Higgins. He was a graduate of Durant High School
and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Mr. Higgins married Linda Breeden
on April 18, 1965, in Durant. He was a retired relocation adminsistrator
with Texas Instruments, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Higgins of Allen; son, Jeff Higgins
of Plano; grandson, Toby Brandenburg of Austin; parents, Gale and Iva Lee
Higgins of Durant; sister, Wanda Roland of Durant; and brother, Ronald
Higgins of The Colony.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at First Baptist
Church of Allen. Neil Johnson and Jim Toney officiated. Interment followed
at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family received friends at from 7 to 9
p.m.Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
972-424-7834
GRAHAM
Billie "Rosie" Graham, 73, a resident of Plano for 10 years, passed
away April 12, 1999, in Plano. She was a member of Christ United Methodist
Church in Plano. Billie gave a lot of time to the disadvantaged. She volunteered
at Medical Center of Plano later in life. She was a volunteer nurse on
a mercy ship to repair cleft palates for children in third-world countries
and a nurse with the Guatamala Army helping administer health needs to
the local Indians in Guatamala. Billie traveled to all continents of the
world except Antarctica. She traveled to Belize to help study the endangered
Howler monkeys. She traveled to the Amazon and danced at a Georgian wedding
in Russia. She met her husband of 26 years working as a nurse in the Venezuela
oil fields. Bill Graham preceded her in death in 1975.
Billie is survived by her daughters, Dian Van Maele and her husband,
John, of Plano and Linda Graham of Spring; grandchildren, Josh and J.P.
of Plano; and sister, JoAnne Jacobs of Pagosa Springs, Colo. A memorial
service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, at Ted Dickey
Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome but donations may be made to the Collin
County Children's Advocacy Center or Plano Children's Medical Clinic.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
SCARBOROUGH
JoAnne Scarborough, born Jan. 29, 1952, in Norfolk, Va., passed away
April 11, 1999. She was a devoted daughter, a loving sister, and a proud
aunt. JoAnne graduated from Our Lady of Bethlehem High School in Columbus,
Ohio. She was a nurse and held an associate's degree in mental health from
Muskingham College in Ohio. JoAnne persevered through many illnesses and
fought the good fight. Her strength, courage and faith were a shining example
to all who had the privilege of knowing her. JoAnne's life will be celebrated
and remembered always by her family and friends.
She is survived by her mother, Mary R. Scarborough of Plano; father,
Joseph M. Scarborough of New Port Richey, Fla.; brother, Joseph Matthew
Scarborough of Tampa, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, LIz and Mike Gilligan
of Plano; and nieces and nephews, Shaun, Katie, Erin and Colin Gilligan.
A mass of resurrection will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15,
1999, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2701 W. Spring Creek
Parkway, Plano. The Rev. Bob Shortall will officiate. The family will receive
friends after the mass at the Gilligan's home in Plano. Because of her
love for children, contributions in JoAnne's name may be made to the Plano
Children's Advocacy Center. Our family would like to extend our warmest
thanks for the care and love shown to her through her many illnesses by
Dr. William Lee, Dr. Provost, and Dr. William Snyder, and all of the nurses
and professionals at Zale Lipshy Hospital. God Bless You.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
BEARDEN
Mary Frances Bearden of Plano passed away April 10, 1999, at the age
of 80. Mary Frances traveled the world as an U.S. Air Force wife, living
in Germany, France, Japan, and New York. Her prized possession in all the
world was her family. She was an election judge for Collin County and was
active in the Plano Senior Center. Mary Frances formed the Collin County
for Common Sense Committee and was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church
in Denison and St. Marks Catholic Church in Plano since 1976.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manson Bearden in 1988; a
son, Mike Bearden in 1989; and a granddaughter, Crissa Bearden in 1996.
Mary Frances is survived by her daughter, Patricia Schwab and husband,
Victor, of Plano; grandchildren, Michael Schwab of Dallas, Robert Schwab
and wife, Rhonda, of Plano, Garrett Schwab of Dallas, Alan Schwab of Plano,
Rodney Schwab and wife, Viola, of Plano, and Creed Bearden of Dallas; daughter-in-law,
Glenda Bearden Smith of Tennessee; and eight great-grandchildren.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at Ted Dickey
Funeral Home chapel. A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April
15, 1999, at St. Marks Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Drive, Plano with the
Rev. Tom Speiser officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial
Park.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
972-424-4511
WARREN
Velma J. Warren, 68, of Garland, passed away on April 6, 1999, at Baylor
Medical Center, Dallas. She was a native of Edgard, La., and a former resident
of Linden. She attended Philander Smith and Shorter Colleges in Little
Rock and was a seamstress.
Survivors include her children, Brenda J. Hathaway, Robert Wayne Gray,
Chrystal Olivia Gray, Eric Hasting Gray and Kathleen Gray; brothers and
sisters, Wynell Williams, Thelma Collins, Vivian Moore and Will Percy Jr.;
four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other family and
friends.
Services were held Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at Shiloh Baptist Church
in Plano. The Rev. Isiah Joshua Jr. officiated. Graveside services and
interment will be held at noon Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Linden.
Cedar Crest Cremation and Burial Center
972-424-3730
PADDOCK
Bonnita V. Paddock, 83, of Plano, passed away on April 8, 1999, at
Medical Center of Plano. She was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Lyons, Colo., to
William Roscoe and Dartle Olive (Hodgell) Veneman. She married Robert Donald
Paddock on Dec. 19, 1938, in Londmont, Colo. Mrs. Paddock was a member
of Hunters' Glen Baptist Church, the AARP and the Senior Center of Plano.
She is survived by her son, Jim Paddock and his wife, Bonney, of Plano;
daughter, Darlla Lauer of Layton, Utah; granddaughters, Lori Diane Nassal
of Atlanta, Ga., and Traci Bell of Oklahoma City; great-granddaughter,
Mialinn Lauer Bell of Oklahoma City; and great-grandsons, Benjiman James
Nassal and David Nassal, both of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Robert D. Paddock; two brothers and one sister.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, April 12, 1999,
at Hunters' Glen Baptist Church in Plano with the Rev. Kim Hall officiating.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
WIGINGTON
Barbara Jean Crilly Wigington, born July 22, 1931, in Galva, Kan.,
passed away April 6, 1999, in Oklahoma. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church of Richardson and a sponsor of Variety Club Charities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leith and Ruth Crilly. She
is survived by her children, Rebecca Ann Hunt and husband, Jeff; Debra
Jan Hulse and husband, Bobbie; Charles Wesley Wigington Sr. and wife, Polly;
Mary Jane Shoen and husband, Joe; Cindy Crowley, and David B. Stuck and
wife, Paula; grandchildren, Benjamin A. Hulse, Joseph Cody Shoen, Charles
Wigington Jr., Courtney Beth Helse, Gabriel Wigington, Nathan Wigington,
Frank P. Crowley II, Laura Crowley and Andrew B. Stuck; brother, Don Crilly;
and sister, Laurene Schlesener.
Services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 1999, at First United
Methodist Church of Richardson. The Rev. David Shawyer officiated. Interment
followed in Restland Memorial Park. The family received friends from 7
to 9 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Variety Clubs of Texas,
6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 308, Dallas, Texas, 75206; the Scottish
Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, Texas, 75219; or the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75244.
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WIGINGTON
Alvin Neal Wigington, born April 29, 1929, in Wichita Falls, passed
away April 6, 1999, in Oklahoma. He was a member of the Hella Shrine Temple
and a member of First United Methodist Church of Richardson. He was a sponsor
of Variety Club Charities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Pearl Wigington;
and brother, Claud H. Wigington. He is survived by his children, Rebecca
Ann Hunt and husband, Jeff; Debra Jan Hulse and husband, Bobbie; Charles
Wesley Wigington Sr. and wife, Paula; grandchildren, Benjamin A. Hulse,
Joseph Cody Shoen, Charles Wigington Jr., Courtney Beth Hulse, Gabriel
Wingington, Nathan Wigington, Frank P. Crowley II, Laura Crowley and Andrew
B. Stuck; brothers, D.L. Wigington, Wesley B. Wigington Jr. and William
Cary Wigington; sister, Laura Virginia Wilson.
Services was at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 1999, at First United
Methodist Church of Richardson. The Rev. David Shawver officiated. Interment
followed in Restland Memorial Park. The family received friends from 7
to 9 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Variety Club of Texas,
6060 N. Central Expressway, Suite 308, Dallas, Texas, 75206; Texas Scottish
Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas, 75219 or the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75244.
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LANCASTER
Shirley Jean, 62, passed away on April 5, 1999, at Medical Center of
Plano. She was born on Sept. 19, 1936, in Rosewood, to Earl D. and Jesse
Louise (Hudson) McWhorter. She married Charles (Bill) Lancaster on Sept.
3, 1960, in Dallas.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Lancaster of Plano; two sons,
Kevin Lancaster and his wife, Kim, of Shakopee, Minn., and Chris Lancaster
of Tuscon, Ariz.; brother, James McWhorter of Mesquite; mother, Louise
McWhorter of Rosewood; granddaughter, Kasey Lancaster of Shakopee; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lancaster was preceded in death by her father, Earl McWhorter,
and brother, Charles McWhorter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgeview
Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999,
at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
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BENTON
Linda Lee Benton, a Plano resident for the past 32 years, passed away
Sunday, April 4, 1999, at age 56 after a long illness. Linda is finally
at peace. Most recently, Linda was employed with ARCO as an executive administrative
assistant to the president of ARCO International. Linda wasa stranger to
none and a special friend to many. Her courage and unmatched sense of humor
are a source of strength to all who know and love her. She was a loving
daughter, wife, mother, and friend. Linda was preceded in death by her
brother, Gary Butler in 1970, and her son, Scott Benton in 1981. She was
a member of Executive Women's International, Clipped Wings (United Airlines
Stewardesses Association) and Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano.
Linda is survived by her husband of 36 years, Bob Benton of Plano;
daughter, Jennifer Benton of Plano; mother, Phyllis Butler of West Branch,
Iowa; brother, Brett Butler of West Branch; sister, Gail Butler and husband,
Les Scheel, of Camp Sherman, Ore.; brother-in-law, George Benton and wife,
Terri, of Carlsbad, Calif.; and niece, Sharon Benton of Carlsbad.
The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999,
at Ted Dickey Funeral Home. Linda's service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
April 7, 1999, at Custer Road United Methodist Church with interment to
follow in Plano Mutual Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request
donations to one's favorite charity or to medical research.
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TOLLE
Ronald Lee Tolle, 47, a resident of Plano, passed away at Baylor/Dallas
Medical Center, Sunday, April 4, 1999. Mr. Tolle was born on Jan. 9, 1952,
to Chester Harold Tolle and Stella Mae Purtee, of Hillsboro, Ohio. Mr.
Tolle married Susan G. Delorbe on Feb. 21, 1981, in Gardena, Calif. He
was a residential carpenter, and was affiliated with the Vineyard Christian
Fellowship Church in Plano. He was also a graduate of God's Bible College
in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a former pastor of the Nazarene in Felicity, Ohio,
and Bakersfield, Calif.
Mr. Tolle is survived by his wife, Susan G. Tolle of Plano; father,
Chester Harold Tolle and Stella Mae Tolle of Peebles, Ohio; daughter, Stephanie
Renee Tolle of Plano; son, Joshua Caleb Tolle of Plano; brothers, David
Tolle of Peebles, Ohio, Russell Tolle of Canyon Country, Calif., and Joe
Tolle, Randy Tolle and Rick Tolle, all of Peebles; and sister, Geraldine
Rickey, Xenia, Ohio.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at Vineyard
Christian Fellowship Church with the Rev. Dane Yarbrough officiating. Interment
will be in Locus Grove Cemetery in Peebles. Visitation will be held from
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral
Home.
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SNIDER
Alvin Bricker Snider III, a physician born in July 1937, in Chicago,
Ill., died April 3, 1999, in Plano. Dr. Snider was a graduate of Dartmouth
College and Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency in
general practice at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. His practice
at Plano Medical Center (PMC) began in 1968, and he was the first chief
of staff at PMC from 1975-1976. He also served as a City of Plano health
officer in 1996.
He is survived by his children, Scott Snider of Eugene, Ore., and Cindy
Rabenstine of Phoenix, Ariz; sister, Sally Oppel of Hot Springs, Ark.;
and nine grandchildren.
Burial will be in Tinley Park. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Ted Dickey Funeral Home. The family desires
donations
be made to the charity of one's choice.
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CONELY
Mary Monica Conely of Wylie passed away April 2, 1999 in Plano. She
was 59.
Mary was born June 21, 1939, in Omaha, Neb. She was the daughter of
Victor Brazda and Mary Horan Brazda.
She was a housewife and served on the board of directors of the Wylie
Library Board. She was also a member of Christian Life Assembly Church
in Carrollton.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph D. Conely of Wylie; daughters,
Ann Ulrich of Plano and Jane Poppleton of Lake Prior, Minn.; son, Steven
Poppleton of Irving; sister, Pat Rahn of San Francisco, Calif.; and three
grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999,
at Christian Life Assembly Church, 2435 East Hebron Parkway, Carrollton,
with the Revs. Billy Abbe and Lee Lebsack officiating.
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SHELLEY
James Richard Shelley of Plano passed away April 2, 1999, in Dallas.
He was 67.
James was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Plano. He was the son of Walter Shelley
and Emma K. Zimmermann Shelley.
He is survived by his brother, Marvin Shelley of Plano; and niece,
Dawnell Shelley of Fort Worth.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at Plano
Mutual Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Burke officiating.
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DAVIS
Jack Davis, born in December 1919, to Henrietta and Bryan Davis in
Cincinnati, Ohio. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. Until his retirement in 1986 Mr. Davis enjoyed many years
as a sales and marketing executive. During his career Mr. Davis was active
in the Sales Executive Club of New York (board of directors and officer)
and the American Management Association (member and guest lecturer). He
was well known for maintaining a personal interest with those he knew and
observed other's birthdays, anniversaries and important occasions. Since
his retirement he became active in the entertainment industry including
camera calls, movies and as an actor in local theater. His local community
interests included serving as presiding precinct election judge and as
a member of the Site-Based Improvement Committee of the Plano Independent
School District. Mr. Davis' hobbies included golf, exercise and the Dallas
Cowboys.
Jack is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Davis and Reed Davis, both of
Chesire, Conn., and Rick Davis of San Pedro, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Cheri
Davis of San Pedro; granddaughter, Meg Davis of San Pedro; and brother,
Robert L. Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio. Jack was preceded in death by his
wife of 50 years, Bobbie Davis; sister, Rosemary Ramsey; and parents Henrietta
W. Davis and Bryan Davis.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 1999, at
Ted Dickey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials
be made to the American Heart Association, 7320 Greenville Ave., Dallas,
Texas, 75231, or the American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke Street, Alexandria,
Va., 22314. |