ROBERT "JOEL" TANNER, Teacher

January 5, 2019
Robert "'Joel" Tanner, 79, of Schertz, Texas, passed away suddenly on January 5th 2019 at the Val Verde Medical Center as he was preparing to be airlifted to San Antonio.

Joel was born in Port Lavaca, Texas and graduated from Calhoun County High School. He attended Victoria College then Southwest Texas State, where he obtained his Master's degree in Industrial Arts. Joel went on to teach for 34 years at schools including Victoria High, Smithson Valley Middle School, Robert Cole High School on Fort Sam Houston and an impressive 29 years at Randolph High School on Randolph AFB.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Adelyn Tanner of Port Lavaca. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Beth (Gopffarth) Tanner; son, Carlton Tanner and wife Rhonda of Taylor, Texas; daughter, Christin Tanner and partner Mike Russell of Guerneville, California; grandsons, Ethan and Adam Tanner of Taylor, Texas; brother, Alan Tanner and wife Helen of Burnet, Texas as well as 6 nephews and nieces.

A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00PM at Schertz Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crescent Bend Nature Park at 10 Commercial Place, Public BLDG 1- Schertz, Texas 78154.

BRIAN COGGINS - Class of '66

In loving memory of Brian Ervin Coggins

 December 14, 1948 – October 10, 2017

Brian left this earth after living a life full of making friends and sharing his amazing wit and sense of humor. He loved sports especially the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle and wasn’t afraid to sing karaoke, particularly Sweet Caroline.

Brian was born in San Antonio to an Air Force family and traveled extensively as a child including a couple of years in Athens, Greece. His sophomore year was in Falls Church, Virginia, his junior year was in Denver, Colorado, and his senior year was at Randolph AFB (Class of '66) in San Antonio, Texas. He was an excellent athlete playing baseball and basketball in high school, all the while playing lots of golf, which he continued as an adult along with league bowling. He also played guitar and could you “wow” you with his version of Neil Diamond’s Solitary Man.

He spent a few years at the University of Texas at Austin before starting his working life in San Antonio at Granger. He later moved to Dallas and worked for a number of companies, including Atmos Energy. He had a knack for numbers and a mind for computers and his work in coding was much appreciated.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Brian Coggins and David Robert Coggins. He is survived by brother David Jr. (Wendy), brother Barry (Laurie), brother Bill (Angel), nephews David III, Cody, Casey, Christian and nieces Sarah and Chelsea.

He was a kind and generous and thoughtful person who could make you smile and laugh. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. So long dear brother, uncle, and friend.

DOROTHY LINVILLE MOLLESTON

DOROTHY LINVILLE MOLLESTON

From: John Molleston <jmoll.ton@gmail.com>

Date: 10/7/18 11:05 AM (GMT-06:00)

To: gutsking <gutsking@aol.com>

Subject: Dorothy Molleston

Hi Gloria,

My mother Dorothy passed away at age 97, having led a wonderful life as a devoted Air Force wife and mother.  She always said that the time she lived at Randolph was her favorite time in her life.

I would appreciate it if you would post this link to her obituary at the Colonial Funeral Home website for all the Randolph folks on your list.

We have added some pictures that you can view if you keep scrolling down after the obit.  At the end of the first page of pictures you will see a "load more" button.  Click on that to view another page of pictures.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/universal-city-tx/dorothy-molleston-8009606

Thank you Gloria.

John Molleston

Dorothy Linville Molleston of San Antonio, Texas passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born in Mill Grove, Missouri on November 9, 1920, the daughter of Arthur and Cora Linville. Dorothy lost her mother in a diphtheria epidemic when she was a child and was raised by her single parent father. Her father raised Dorothy with the help of her beloved brother Ervin, who gave his support and love to Dorothy during her childhood years and for the rest of her life.

After graduating from high school, Dorothy took a job as a bookkeeper at a creamery in Iowa. Her bookkeeping skills served her the rest of her life as she handled the finances for the Molleston family.

She married Reid L. Molleston in Lineville, Iowa on May 3, 1942. With Reid’s enlistment in the United States Air Force, she became a devoted Air Force wife, living in many different states and the Philippines and Germany. During Reid’s deployment in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Dorothy became head of the household and responsible for the finances, welfare and safety of the family. She became an independent and resourceful woman, helping her husband and children adapt to a series of new homes, new towns, new schools and new countries. She taught herself to be an accomplished seamstress and a great cook. Dorothy made many outfits for her daughters while they were growing up. She made outfits for two entire cheerleading squads her daughters participated in, as well as curtains and drapes that would decorate each new home of her military family. Her homemade pies, cookies and cakes are still remembered by neighbors and friends who shared in the delights.

Her husband and her family were the joy and the love of her life. Her devotion to her husband Reid and her children was unconditional and passionate. Her family will miss her greatly but is comforted by the memories of a wonderful life well spent, full of joy, accomplishment and love.

She was preceded in death by an infant son Philip, her parents, two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her husband of seventy-six years, Reid Molleston, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret’d), son John Molleston of Austin, Texas, daughters Linda McKinney of Edwards, Colorado and Julie Molleston of Richmond, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Esplanade Gardens for the care and kindness shown to Dorothy for the last eight years. We would also like to thank the staff from Kindred Hospice for their kind expertise and attention.

A memorial graveside service will be conducted at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a time to be announced.

Condolences may be emailed to John and Linda via The Colonial Funeral Web site or the emails below:

John Molleston, Class of '68
jmoll.ton@gmail.com

Linda Molleston, Class of '65
lindamckinne@aol.com

More photos can be seen by clicking here
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/universal-city-tx/dorothy-molleston-8009606

ROBERT PAUL LIVINGSTON (Father of Sue Livingston Johnson '64 and Annie Livingston-Garrett '67)

ROBERT PAUL LIVINGSTON

USAF Colonel (Retired) Robert Paul Livingston died on 8/28/2018 at the age of 97 under the devoted care of his wife, June (Wallace) Livingston.  Bob was born at home to his parents, Clyde Edward Livingston and Ruth (Coup) Livingston in Bedford, Iowa on 11/16/1920.  The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where Bob started school at Des Moines North High School.  There he excelled in track and field (110 yard dash & lead off in the 440).  After graduating, Bob attended University of Iowa where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and led his ROTC drill team (Pershing Rifles) to first place before graduating (BS) in 1942 with his Army Commission.

Bob married his college sweetheart, Harriett Garl, on 6/25/1942 not long after beginning training to enter America’s WWII war effort.  He participated in the Army School for Flight before he was transferred to England where he served in the 360^th Bomb Squadron before joining the 303^rd Bomb Group (where he’d study photos to determine bombing sites).  Bob’s B-17 was shot down over Germany in the winter of 1943 where his leg was broken upon his parachute landing.  He was able to hide for a few days before being captured by the Germans and being interned at Stalag Lufte 3.  Bob remained there until 12/28/1943 when General Patton liberated the Prisoner of War camp.

After the war, Bob continued his military career moving from California to Levittown, NY while attending Columbia University where he received his MBA in 1946.  When stationed at the Pentagon next, he attended Survival School in Thule, Greenland.  Bob moved his family of five from Falls Church, VA., to Pepperell AFB in St. John’s, Newfoundland as a Cold War warrior.  He served in Strategic Air Command at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, Nebraska before returning to the Pentagon.  Bob was sent to Randolph AFB in San Antonio, TX, to develop and direct the Personnel Center on computer for the entire USAF.  He retired there after 24 years of service.

Never one to laze around, Bob held an office management job at a prestigious law firm in the Chicago Loop after military retirement, enabling his three children to attend and graduate college.  Upon retirement from the law firm in 1971, he and his wife travelled for 3 months throughout Europe.  They followed that trip up with a tour of East Asia and Japan.  Bob purchased an Airstream Trailer when his kids were still at home and became active in rallies, holding many offices in the Texas Hill Country Airstream Group.

Bob continued to work after and around travelling, in men’s clothing and furniture sales (Joske’s of Texas and Dillard’s), not ending his retail career at Walmart (electronics) until 2012.  He supported his wife during her fight with Parkinson’s Disease until her death in 1996.  He re-married on 4/5/1997 to June Wallace who has been his steadfast companion and caregiver to the end of his days.  They adopted their grandson, Steve Wallace Livingston, who brought much joy to his life.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, first wife, brother-in-law (Dr. Robert Moore) and niece (Nancy Moore Hines).  Surviving him are his wife, June and his grandson, Steve (San Antonio); his sister, Betty Moore (Hampton, Iowa); his daughters, Sue Johnson and Annie Livingston-Garrett (Leadville, CO); his son, Steve (Lou Ann) in Albuquerque, N.M.; his nephew, Bill (Pam) Moore (Iowa/Arizona) and niece, Marilyn Moore (Windsor Heights, IA); his stepson, James Wallace (San Antonio, TX); grandchildren, Amy (Will Kent) Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO), Michael (Desiree) Johnson (Lakewood, CO), Jahnelle Taylor, Nick Livingston and Matt Livingston (Albuquerque, N.M.); and 5 great-grandchildren, Jennifer & Jayla Taylor and Sophia Smith (Albuquerque) and Parker and Grayson Johnson (Lakewood).

Full military honors will be given at 11:15 am on Tuesday, September 18,  2018, at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery where Col. Robert Livingston’s remains will be interred.  Please join the family for lunch following the ceremony at one of Bob’s favorite restaurants, Chuy’s, 14855 I-35 Frontage Road across from the Forum.

Condolences may be mailed to:

Sue Livingston Johnson, Class of '64

229 E. 8th Street
Leadville, CO 80461

Annie Livingston-Garrett, Class of '67
Wit's End 
310 E. 8th Street
Leadville, CO 80461

Sue, Gloria and Ann 2018

Sue, Steve and Ann Livingston

ELIZABETH "BETTY" STURROCK

MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETTY) STURROCK - 1919-2018

Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Sturrock, most recently of Austin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. She was 99 years young.

Elizabeth was born on June 28, 1919 in Emhouse, Texas to the late Georgie Willie Adams and William Rufus Hall. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Parten Sturrock, her sister, Robinel Hall Naber and brother-in-law, Richard Naber of Niceville, Florida.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Linda Susan Sturrock Anderson of San Antonio, Texas; Janice Lynn Sturrock and her husband Steve McKee of Austin, Texas; and William Parten (Bill) Sturrock Jr and his wife Sue Sturrock of Rosebud, Texas. Beloved grandsons: Tray Anderson and fiancée Glenn Pellas of Houston, Texas, Eugene McKee of New York City, New York and Ryan McCalip of Benbrook, Texas. Nieces Linda Augustin and family and Alice Hagans and family of Niceville, Florida. Great grandchildren; Rebecca Anderson, Tray Anderson Jr and Sevlynne Anderson of Dallas, Texas.

As a young girl, Elizabeth lived in the Texas towns of Slaton, Lubbock and San Angelo where she remembered swimming in the river south of town near Cristobol. Eventually moving with her family to Houston, Elizabeth graduated from Reagan High School in 1936. Elizabeth met Bill (William Parten) Sturrock at Singer Sewing Machine Company and married him on August 24, 1946. Bill and Elizabeth had 3 children; Sue, Janice and Billy.

Elizabeth lived most of her life in Texas. After she and Bill married, she lived the life of an Air Force wife and moved her family from Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas to Edwards Air Force Base in California and onto Izmir, Turkey. She was passionate about expanding the horizons of her kids and while in Turkey, the family spent many weekends visiting beautiful beaches and exploring rich history of old world cities. In 1963, Bill was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth continued to raise her 3 children and worked at Randolph as a Federal Civil Service employee from 1967-1985. She received many outstanding work commendations for her great attention to detail and creative suggestions for more efficiency in the work place.

Known as Elizabeth to family and Betty to coworkers, friends and fellow crafters. She retired from Civil Service in 1985 and devoted full time to her many hobbies including ceramics, crochet, knitting, counted cross stitch, quilting and other handcrafts. She owned 2 craft shops in the Universal City area: "Homesteader's Corner" and "The Talent Tree". She was a founding member of the Homesteaders Craft Guild of Universal City in 1986 and enjoyed trips around Central Texas to quilting and craft shops. She never met a piece of fabric that she did not like.

Betty was a creative talent her entire life; an excellent seamstress who made most of her own clothes and clothes for her 3 children when they were young. She was always pursuing new creative and artistic outlets and excelled at all of them.

She loved her children and her large extended family of aunts, uncles and many cousins. She was a great cook and excellent baker making many tasty cakes and cookies for most any occasion. She loved making candies and cookies at Christmas time and loved decorating her house for that time of year.

She took great pride in her physical appearance, taking care to wear matching outfits and "fixing her face" daily with eyebrow pencil, rouge and always lipstick.

She enjoyed watching sports and always rooted for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs.

Elizabeth will be remembered for many things including being a loving, kind and giving daughter, mother and grandmother who loved her "kids", her grandkids and her parents dearly. We will miss her dry sense of humor, her fierce independence and her sweet blue eyes.

The family would like to thank the staff of Grace House of Lake Travis for their compassionate care and love of Betty these last years; the kind and attentive health care providers at Visiting Physicians Association and care and assistance from the staff at Guiding Hospice.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, August 6 at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas.

A short graveside service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio on Tuesday, August 7 at 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Friends of Universal City Public Library, 100 Northview, Universal City, Texas. 78148.

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO:

Sue Sturrock Anderson, Class of '67, suea936@gmail.com

Janice Sturrock, Class of '71

Bill Sturrock, Jr., RHS Alum

DENNIS EDWARD BIANCHI, CLASS OF 1964

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/dennis-bianchi-7930524   

 

Dennis Edward Bianchi

September 27, 1946 – July 9, 2018

Dennis Bianchi, 71, of Bedford, TX passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home. He will always be remembered as a loving father and friend to all that knew and loved him. Dennis was born in Riverside, California on September 27, 1946 to Edward and Helen Bianchi. The son of a military father, he traveled to and grew up in various locations across the world including Hawaii and Germany. After graduating from Randolph High School in San Antonio he went on to attend college at the University of Texas and Southwest Texas State University. Following a long and successful career as an Insurance Executive with companies such as Allstate and Horace Mann, he retired to a life of leisure and relaxation. He was a huge fan of the Texas Longhorns and was so proud to see his beloved Houston Astros win their first World Series in 2017. He had a passion for spreading holiday joy each Christmas by opening his home to all that would visit his famous lights and decorations, affectionately known as the “North Pole” to his Glenbrook neighbors. He also enjoyed spending his evenings sipping Johnny Walker Black and listening to music at his favorite local bar, Danny’s Celtic Pub. Above all though, he most treasured spending time with his kids. Survivors include his son Dominic and his wife Jacky; twin daughters Gina and Kara; sister Jan Kidder; and brother Gene. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday, July 14 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home (5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034) followed by a celebration of his life at Danny’s Celtic Pub (2824 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76021) from 5pm-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dennis’ favorite charity, Wounded Warrior Project ( https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate ). Online condolences may be made at www.Bluebonnethills.com.

Dennis, Betsy Norman Connor and Robert DeMotta at lunch in Austin in June

Harry Johnson and Robert DeMotta at Funeral Service

                           

ANN DORMAN WEDDLE - CLASS OF '65

ANN DORMAN WEDDLE,  RHS Class of '65, passed away June 30, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. 

Her Funeral Ceremony will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX, 1520 Harry Wurtzbach Road, San Antonio, TX, Shelter #3

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ft. Sam Houston Golf Club, 1050 Harry Wurtzbach, San Antonio, TX

She is survived by her husband, Randy Weddle and her daughter, Amanda (Mandy) Weddle Gilliland, gracejean@hotmail.com; and her son, Tres Weddle, and their respective families.

You may send your regards to:

Randy Weddle
P.O. Box 90657
San Antonio, TX 78209

Audrey Grubbs (Susan Grubbs Storrie's Mom)

On January 10, 2017, Audrey Lois Eckert Grubbs passed through the pearly gates to her home in Heaven.

Audrey was born on March 30, 1923, in Emsworth, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Clarence and Vera Eckert. She was the youngest of 4 children. Vera Eckert passed away in 1924. Clarence married Frieda Stoltenburg in 1925. Frieda was a wonderful Mother to Audrey, her sister Esther, and her two brothers Bud and Bill.

As a toddler, Audrey survived her head getting trapped between the boarding platform and the wheel of an approaching streetcar, and was left with track marks on her scalp for the rest of her life.

Audrey attended Slippery Rock Teachers College in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania for two years. She wanted to be a school teacher.

Audrey married Captain Wallace E. Grubbs on February 3, 1944. He was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where they were married, and she started her life as an Air Force wife. Audrey made a comfortable and loving home for her husband and 3 children everywhere they were stationed for the next 22 years. She was active in church, her children's interests, and volunteering in ways to help and support others.

In late December of 1954 and early January 1955, she traveled across the US by train, then by ship to Japan, with her 3 young children, to join husband Wally. The family lived in a Japanese community until Wally became the base commander at Fuchu Air Base.. The family then moved into base housing on Fuchu Air Base She was immersed into the Japanese culture, and made lifelong Japanese friends as well as military family friends.

The Grubbs family also lived in many different states while in the Air Force. They were stationed at Randolph AFB in San Antonio Tx, Scott AFB in Illinois, Tokyo Japan, Maxwell AFB in Alabama, the Pentagon in Washington DC, and then Randolph AFB, Texas in the early 1960's. Their final station was at Hickam AFB in Hawaii.

Colonel Grubbs retired in 1966, and they moved back to their favorite area of Texas, near San Antonio, and made Universal City their home. Audrey was a librarian at Randolph AFB Library for many years, and she loved getting to know all of the children that enjoyed the library.

After more than 50 years of marriage to Wally, he was called to Heaven in November of 1998. Audrey continued to enjoy the Universal City life until moving to Morningside Ministries-Cibolo House, in Boerne, Texas, in July of 2010. She resided there until her health declined in 2015, then she moved to Morningside Ministries-Kendall House, in Boerne, Texas, where she resided until her passing.

Her sister Esther Beal, husband Ted, her brother Bill Eckert, his wife Betty, and her brother Bud Eckert, all preceded her in passing through the gates of Heaven. Millie Eckert, wife of Bud, is now the remaining member of that generation of the family.

Audrey is now reunited for eternity with her husband Wally, her sister and brothers, and other family members who predeceased her.
Surviving Audrey and Wally are their children, Susan Grubbs Storrie, San Antonio, Texas, Esther Grubbs Killam (Edward), Reno, Nevada, and Darryll Grubbs (Patience), Dripping Springs, Texas. Audrey and Wally have 6 grandchildren: Kim Perry (Carl), Santa Monica, CA, Holt Storrie (Ashley), San Antonio, TX, Tycho Killam (Rose), Mt Airy, MD, Selena Watters (Scott), Redmond WA, Cody Killam (Aimee), Sparks, NV, and Cyrus Killam (Jamie), Reno NV. Audrey and Wally have 7 great-grandchildren: Holt Storrie II, Brooke Reedy, Whitney Reedy, Gavin Waters, Malia Watters, Westyn Killam, and Harper Audrey Killam, They also have 13 nieces and nephews all carrying on the legacy of Audrey and her siblings.

Audrey was a longtime and active member of the Protestant Women's Club of Chapel 1 at Randolph AFB, Texas. She sincerely lived her life by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

Audrey suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for the last 12 years, and the family would like to thank Morningside Ministries of San Antonio and Boerne for their excellent commitment and care, and Alamo Hospice for the wonderful end of life support that Audrey received.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Audrey Grubbs. http://www.alz.org/sanantonio/in_my_community_22430.asp

Read Complete Obituary Susan Grubbs Storrie - Class of '63

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Roselyn Lindley (Jeff Lindley's Mom)

Roselyn McCord Lindley.

With heavy hearts, the Memorials Foundation and the Heritage Association announce the passing of Roselyn Lindley on 2 June 2017 in New Braunfels, TX, at age 97. Roselyn was the Widow of William “Bill” Lindley, Jr., 412th pilot and 334th squadron commander.

Roselyn was born in Sikeston, MO, on 11 September 1919. She moved to Tupelo, MS, when in elementary school. As Roselyn’s obituary reads, “After graduating from high school she attended the University of Mississippi, graduating in 1941.

“During her senior year, she met Bill Lindley, a Mississippi State graduate, and they became a devoted couple.

“While Bill was earning his pilot wings and serving his country in WWII, Roselyn became an airline stewardess for Chicago and Southern Airlines.

“After returning from England, Bill and Roselyn were married on December 29, 1944.

“While traveling from base to base with Bill, she raised three sons. Of her many homes, she particularly enjoyed the three-year stay in Vicenza, Italy.

“As wife of a senior officer, she was a member of the Military Civilian Club of San Antonio as well as the Officer’s Spouses Clubs at Randolph and Williams Air Force Base in Arizona.

“Retirement gave Roselyn the opportunity of boundless golf and travel. With two close friends, she toured the West Coast and found time to visit Shanghai, South Korea, and Australia. Roselyn was an avid golfer, belonging to the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association, and an original member of the Windcrest Women’s Golf Group. She was especially proud of her 4 holes-in-one. She continued to play golf until she was 90. She played bridge with a number of women’s groups.

“Roselyn is preceded in death by her parents James Edmund McCord and Rose Craven McCord; her brothers Pete and Bill; her daughter in law Marty Lindley; numerous dear friends; and her loving husband Bill of almost 72 years.

“She is survived by her sons Bill and wife Donna of Carlsbad, CA, Jeff of New Braunfels, and Jon and wife Nancy of New Braunfels. Grandchildren (and spouses) include Jessica Lindley, April (Dennis) Nelson, Kris (Shavon) Lindley, Camarin (Joe) Faddis, Claire (Barry) Compton, and Matthew Lindley. Great-grandchildren: Lindley Spencer, Amanda and Everett Nelson, and Raya Rose Lindley.

“She will also be missed by her sister-in-law Ouida Lindley; cousins Roger and Mary Ellen Bailley; niece Scottie Russ; and dear friend Willa Parnell.

“The family wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale Assisted Living, Brookdale Hospice, and Roselyn’s care sitter Morgan for all their devotion to Mom. We will miss her smiles, laughter, wit and unconditional love. There will be a private service at a later date.”

The passing of the beloved spouse of one of the 95th’s legendary figures is sad news. There is comfort in knowing that, to borrow daughter-in-law Nancy’s words, Roselyn “and Pop are now together again.”

Our sincerest condolences to Nancy, Jon, and all the Lindley family.

 

Jeff Lindley, Class of '66

jlindley@satx.rr.com

 

 

MILLER G. WHITE, JR. (Bob White's father)

 Dad and me

Mom and Dad at the Beach

Miller G. White, Jr., retired Colonel, USAF passed on peacefully on February 26, 2017. He was born in Macon, GA on March 1, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Miller G. White.

 At the age of 19 he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps (later the USAF) and flew 51 missions as a B-17 pilot in WW II. After a 31 year career in the military, he and wife Mary retired in San Antonio, TX. He was a true American hero. For the last ten years of his life he suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
A dedicated outdoors man and nature lover, he spent many happy days sailing, hunting and fishing. An avid woodworker, he made furniture, a beautiful cedar strip canoe, an 18 foot dory fishing boat and countless toys and games for grandkids. Miller sang barbershop harmonies with the Chordsmen of San Antonio for many years and served tirelessly as a docent with the San Antonio Zoo for 31 years.

 His father Maj. Gen. M.G. White and mother Allie Jeff White are deceased.

 Miller is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary, sons Miller III and Bob, sisters Dorothy Bakke and Robin Marlowe, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the San Antonio Zoo.

Bob White
Class of '66
capnbw@gmail.com

Coach Louis Kaufman Nelson, Football Coach

Louis Kaufman Nelson, 82, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on April 18, 2017.

He was born in San Antonio on July 8, 1935. He attended Texas A&M where he played baseball for the Aggies and graduated in 1957. He married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Ann Hundley, on July 18, 1953. After college, Louis began his coaching career and later went into the banking business.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clark (Corky) Nelson, and his daughters Mary Catherine Nelson and Susan Nelson Dreyer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ann; his children, Debbie Nelson and Robert (Buzzy) Nelson; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Louis' greatest joys were his family, the kids he coached throughout his coaching career, playing golf and spending time at his cabin in Wyoming with Ann. Louis never met a stranger and had such a generous and kind heart to all, especially his family. His family and friends will always remember his loving and out-going personality!

Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Alzheimer's Association 7400 Louis Pasteur 200
San Antonio, TX 78229

Porter Loring Mortuary North

2102 North Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78232

 

http://porterloring.tributes.com/obituary/show/Louis-Kaufman-Nelson-104697779

 

 

     

COACH DON SCOTT - Coach for 23 Years!!

 

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Charlie LeViseur God Bless and God has a great coach and human being in heaven now. Prayers for peace go out to his family.

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Randy Truxal Thank you for posting. Did not know Coach Scott was a ACU alumni, so am I. Love him as a coach.

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Marianne Malone Seal Lynch I loved his patience and kindness in my History class. I remember Anne Aldrich Novack sitting across from me and all the fun we had in his class☺️
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Bobby Mickler He was a great man, a great coach, great husband and father- we will miss Coach Scott !!! My dad had many great times with both Coach Scott and Carline

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