Beatrice Belle Nelson - July 16, 1925 - February 6, 2009

Gloria- Please post my mom's obituary on the RHS site. She was very active in NCO Wives Club and bowling leagues @ Randolph AFB and may be remembered by some of our alumni families. Last Christmas was her last , now she celebrates eternally! -Pat Nelson Hansard '66 pathansard@hotmail.com

Beatrice Belle Nelson, age 83, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, entered into Heaven on February 6, 2009. As scripture says, (Luke 23:43) “This day you shall be with me in Paradise…” this unexpected angel knew the moment she closed her eyes to step out of her family’s arms here on earth she would open them in the next moment and walk into the loving arms of Jesus, and family and friends who had gone before her. Beatrice was born on July 16, 1925 in Prairie Township, Ohio, to Frederick Raymond and Anna May Bruce. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved keeping in touch with her family and friends on the telephone and reminding them how well the Ohio State Buckeyes played football. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid Pinochle player. She treasured the friendships she made while she was active in the NCO Wives Club, LWML and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Beatrice is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Arthur Harold Nelson of Fort Walton Beach, FL; children, Patricia (Rev. Dan) Hansard of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, Arthur (Jennifer Kay) of Tucson, AZ, Beverly Richards of Rogers, AR, and Frederick Nelson of Fort Walton Beach; grandchildren, Miri, Heidi, Joshua, Jessica, Arthur, Jeremy and Corey; great-grandchildren, Arthur, Nicole, Dillon, Kyliegh, Mia, Kasia, Jalen, Makenna, and Evan. She is also survived by sister, Verda; and brothers, Everett and Robert. Beatrice is preceded in death by sisiters, Florence, Louise and Nadine; brothers, Donald, Homer and Lynn.

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PEGGY GIBSON OWNBEY 12/6/2009

Peggy Gibson Ownbey, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at her home. She was born in Bradley County Oct. 19, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Dee Gibson Sr and Fern McDaris Gibson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Dockery of Cleveland; brother, Dee Gibson Jr of Bowling Green, Ky.; and a special uncle, James Gibson of Cleveland. Despite becoming legally blind at age 35, she chose to live life to the> fullest. She had an infectious personality, a contagious zest for life and love for people, especially children. A committed Christian, she gently witnessed the love of her Lord through her kindness, laughter, listening and a teaching and caring spirit. She had been a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland since the 40's. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, James Ruel Ownbey of Cleveland; daughter, Jennifer (Jan) Link of Washington, D.C.; grandson, J.J. Link; and her great-granddaughters: Katie Link and Courtney Link; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Cathy Ownbey; grandchildren: Ashley Ownbey and Tyler Ownbey; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Laura Anne Ownbey; granddaughters: Erin, Megan and Sara Anne Ownbey; brother-in-law, John "Red" Dockery; aunt, Berta Hughes Gibson; sister-in-law, Betty Gibson of Bowling Green, Ky.; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 10, 2009, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Gibson officiating. Viewing will take place following the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ownbey family guest book at http://www.fikefh.com/

Jan (Jennifer) Ownby Link '66

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WENDELL FORD MOSELEY 1920-2009

November 26th

"Hi Gloria. My Dad,Wendell Ford Moseley, leader of the Moseley pack, died peacefully the evening of November 25. He was a great fellow. Painter, writer, singer, wood sculptor, furniture maker, pilot and great Dad. We'll miss him terribly, but it's comforting to know that he's in a wonderful place -- hopefully giving my mother a... big spiritual hug, or whatever they do up there to welcome very special new arrivals. Maybe your Dad will pass him a welcoming beer."

Phil Moseley '64
pmoseley@cox.net


On November 25, 2009, Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.), Wendell F. Moseley, age 89 passed away after suffering a stroke. He was born in Pellville, KY, April 1, 1920 and resided in Universal City, Texas since 1961. He is survived by his beloved wife Darlene (Ziskovsky) Moseley of 23 years, stepson Scott Ziskovsky (Judy); and Wendell's four sons with his dearly departed and beloved wife of 45 years, Frances G. Moseley: Wendell F. Moseley Jr. (Nancy), Phillip D. Moseley (Nora), Eric S. Moseley (Cindy), John W. Moseley (Shelly); grandchildren Janice Langer, Deborah Miller, Kendall Moseley, Clay Moseley, Eric Moseley II , Lindsey Urbina, Megan Moseley; and four great grandchildren: Madeline Langer, Abigail Langer, Lucas Urbina, and Margaret Urbina. Col. Moseley was a WWII veteran of 51 combat missions in the south Pacific. He served as manager of the Broadway Bank at Randolph, and then as director of development at Air Force Village. He was a long time, highly regarded artist and a member of numerous art leagues throughout south and central Texas. He was an accomplished Navajo rug weaver, wood sculptor, furniture maker and gospel singer. Wendell co-authored three non-fiction books on the legendary DC-3 and Air Sea Rescue and numerous magazine articles around the country. In recent years Wendell and Darlene devoted themselves to helping the morale of the wounded warriors recovering at Brook Army Medical center by providing paintings and hand crafted sewn gifts for the patients and their families. Funeral services will be Friday, December 4, 2009 at 9:30 A.M. at Chapel 1 Randolph Air Force Base. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Additional information is available at http://www.colonialfuneralhm.com/

LLOYD WILLIAM (BILL) CAMPBELL

LLOYD WILLIAM (BILL) CAMPBELL, Major, USAF (Retired), a loved son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ on October 29, 2009.

Major Campbell was born on December 19, 1918 to James Tillman (Will) and Viola Campbell in Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, near the banks of Bayou Pierre. His parents lived and worked on a cotton plantation until moving to Mansfield, Louisiana where Bill attended Mansfield High School. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938, and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1940. He served his country honorably for 32 years as both an enlisted person and officer. During World War II he served as a battlefield medic, physicians’ assistant and field hospital technician in the South Pacific theater on the islands of Guam, Tinian and Eniwetok. Following World War II he elected to continue serving his country, reenlisted in the Army Air Corps, attended the School of Aviation Medicine, and became one of the Air Corp’s first qualified flight surgeon assistants. He served in hospital flight medicine clinics at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; James Connally Air Force Base, Texas; and Lindsey Air Station, Weisbaden, Germany. Returning to the United States in 1956 he served in medical administration positions at Waco Air Force Base, Texas; Headquarters Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; and as a Medical Staffing Officer on the medical services and personnel staff in Headquarters Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington DC. He was subsequently assigned to the new United States Air Force Military Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas serving in personnel assignment and records administration offices until retiring in 1970. He attained the highest enlisted rank achievable during his period of service, Chief Master Sergeant, and the rank of Major as an officer. His military awards and decorations included: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

He practiced his Christian faith by teaching Sunday School in many churches and kindly helping persons in need for over 50 years. He was a Mason for 65 years attaining 32nd Degree distinction, and was active in the Shriners and Eastern Star charity organizations. He participated in the American Legion Honor Guard in Somerset, Kentucky and received an honorary Kentucky Colonel commission for his community service activities honoring veterans and their dependents. He was an amateur magician who amazed friends and family with his “faster than the eye” skills, and was a practical jokester who brought smiles to people of every age. He always had an interesting story to tell that contained sincere wisdom for the one listening.

Major Campbell started walking for exercise while stationed on Randolph AFB in the 1960s and walked several miles a day until his long-term pulmonary disease prevented him from doing so at the age of 89. Even though slowed by his failing lungs he continued to lead exercise classes at Air Force Village I, a senior living community near San Antonio, Texas. Participating residents responded to his “move it or lose it” encouragement with enthusiasm. He and his wife were also enthusiastic square dancers belonging to several square dance clubs across the country, and he served as an officer in several clubs.

He was an avid motorcyclist who owned six Honda Gold Wing motorcycles over the years, and was active in the Gold Wing Riders and Christian Motorcycle Associations. He proudly took his “last ride” on his 2005 Gold Wing at the age of 89. He was a persistent motorcycling safety advocate and was instrumental in getting the Air Force to implement mandatory wearing of helmets on Air Force Bases and requiring motorcycle riders to attend a motorcycle safety class. He continued his safe motorcycling advocacy well into his mid-80s teaching motorcycle safety classes until 2000. He was honored for his many years of volunteer service by many of his Kentucky “Gold Wing” friends who rode with him to celebrate arrival of the 21st century on New Year‘s night December 31, 1999. He was 81, the oldest rider.

Bill met and married a young red-headed WAC named Frances Oldham while stationed at Dale Mabry Field, Tallahassee, FL on December 1, 1943 after only 3 months of courtship, and they had two sons and one daughter. His beloved Frances preceded him in death on February 6, 2008 after 64 years of marriage.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert; and two sons, Hollis and Frederick Campbell.

He is survived by daughter, Gloria Campbell Gallagher and husband Daniel Gallagher of New Braunfels, Tx; grandchildren, Allison Pechuls and husband, Carlos Hernandez, Mark Pechuls and wife Chongok, Kyle Pechuls and wife Donna, Kelly James Gallagher, David Gallagher; great-grandchildren, Stephen Pechuls, Cole Denson, Mason, Chase and Makenna Kirkham, Agathia Hernandez-Pechuls, Hanul Pechuls, Dylan and Tony Pechuls, and Summer Gallagher.

Major Bill Campbell was one of the true heroes from the greatest generation of our great nation. He faithfully lived life serving others and his Lord, Jesus Christ. He will be missed and remembered by his family and friends for a very long time.

Due to Major Campbell’s illness he moved to New Braunfels to be closer to his daughter’s care in June 2009 living at McKenna Village, a new independent and assisted living facility. Major Campbell went under Hospice Care in September and continued to be cared for by the loving staff at McKenna Village who with the help of Hope Hospice of New Braunfels, helped him transition to his new home in Heaven. Major Campbell’s family wishes to thank all the staff at McKenna Village for their wonderful loving care given to him and his family during the last four months of his life. They can’t express enough how extremely loved they came to feel.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home, Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Major Campbell wanted to make sure his friends and family knew the care he received from Hope Hospice was professional and loving and he requested donations be made to help that organization continue it’s work. Donations can be sent to Hope Hospice, 611 NorthWalnut Avenue, New Braunfels, Tx 78130, Tele 800-499-7501, http://www.hopehospice.net.

Major Campbell generously supported the Shriners Hospital for Children and his family requests your memorial gifts be made to the Shriners hospitals to help them continue their work with critically ill children. Shriners International Headquarters2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607Telephone: 813.281.0300 http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Main

Please visit www.sunsetmemorialparkandfuneralhome.com to sign the family guest book.
Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218, (210) 828-2811.

Gloria Campbell Gallagher
1375 Timberhill Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
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FRANKIE B. POOR 2009

Mrs. Frankie Bea Poor, (mother of Karen Poor Peck '64) loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed into our loving Lord's arms on September 10, 2009. Born August 25, 1925 on her father's 25th birthday in El Paso, Texas. A 1942 graduate of Brackenridge High School where she was a sponsor in the R.O.T.C. Preceded in death by her father T.G. Woodward and mother Beatrice Gammon Woodward. Married to Kingsley F. Poor on December 24, 1942, she is survived by her husband of 67 years (having known each other since they were 10 and 12); daughter and son-in-law Karen and Bob Peck; son, Michael S. Poor; granddaughters, Courtney Fultz and Michael-Anne Peck and husband, Michael Lunsford; also great grandchildren Lauren, Devon, Hannah, MacKenzie, and Shane. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2009, at Porter Loring Mortuary North. SERVICE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 11:00 A.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL Rev.Don Owens will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the San Antonio Chapter of the American Cancer Society , 8115 Datapoint Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at http://www.porterloring.com/.

Porter Loring Funeral Home
2102 North Loop 1604 East@Gold Canyon Dr.

San Antonio, Texas 78232

210-495-8221

Kingsley Poor
13702 Castle Grove
San Antonio, TX 78231

Karen and Bob Peck
13714 Wilderness Point
San Antonio, TX 78231
KJPECK47@att.net

Brig. Gen. John A. Pechuls

http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6717

Brig. Gen. Leland C. Shepard, Jr.

http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio_print.asp?bioID=7123&page=1

It is with pride, love and everlasting admiration for all of those who have served, and the children who willingly served, or stood by, while they held their fathers in great esteem...I, now add, my father's name to all whom have gone before, Brig.General Leland C. Shepard Jr., passed away July 22, 2009...and will be buried with FULL MILITARY HONORS at ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 3 p.m...I know my father will share TAPS...with all of those..who have served and were a part of ... THE GREAT GENERATION.. before and after... who gave us the freedom, we are so grateful for...today...

God Bless..We Will Not Forget

Judy Shepard Chapman ('69)
msjujubelle@gmail.com

Wilbur C. Strand, Col (USAF ret)

Dear Gloria,

It is with sadness that I report that my Dad passed away early this morning. He was 93 years old (almost 94) and had been in failing health for a while. He spent his last days comfortably in a wonderful hospice here. My mother and I will take him back to West Point (his alma mater) for burial in Sept. Our family was truly blessed to have had him in our lives for so long.

Love, Kris Strand Meyer ('64)
ksmgmom2@aol.com

Col. Wilbur C. Strand, USAF, Retired, age 93, died Monday, August 31, 2009. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 20, 1915 to Charles John and Blanche Wright Strand. Col. Strand graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1938 and had a distinguished Military career. Col. Strand also taught math at Ed White Middle School. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Dorothy Strand; daughter, Kristin Meyer; grandchildren, Melissa Bell, Lauren Meyer and Justin Meyer; great grandchildren, Ashley Meyer, Sheridan and Brendan Bell, Kristin Quintanilla and Sebastein Meyer; sister, Erva Verner. There will be no local services. It was Col. Strand's request to be interred at the cemetery at the West Point Military Academy. Memorial donations can be made to the U.S. Horse Cavalry Association P.O. Box 2325 Fort Riley KA. 66442-0325.

CM/Sgt. (Ret) VADE FORRESTER HARBER

Vade Forrester Harber, 86, W.W.II veteran and career military, passed away on Thursday morning, April 23, 2009 at Sterling House of Corsicana. A service with full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29th, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Beverly officiating.

Visitation hours will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 28th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Mr. Harber was born in Nuggent, Texas on September 13, 1922 to Thelma Fay and Charles Cole Harber. He graduated high school in Calliham, Texas and enlisted with the United States Air Force in October of 1942. He married Ann Butler, his high school swetheart, in November and soon shipped out to the Pacific for over two years. Vade served 27 active years in the U.S.A.F., 3 years in the Reserve and continued to work at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, for 10 years in Civil Service. The Harbers moved to Corsicana in August of 1978 to be near family and enjoyed many years of travel during their retirement.

Both are longtime membes of Westminister Presbyterian Church. Mr. Harber is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Ann Harber, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Bill Maupin, and two beloved grandchildren: granddaughter Kristen McCoy and husband Dr. Dan McCoy of Corsicana and grandson Matthew Maupin of Dallas. He is also survived by special cousin Bayly Bartlett of Hurst. In leiu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Navaro County or the Food Pantry Ministry of Navarro County or to a charity of your choice.

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You can contact Julie Harber Maupin '66 at jhmaupin@sbcglobal.net

1424 N. 22nd St., Corsicana, Tx 75110

Earl Wayne Minor, Chaplain, Colonel, USAF, Ret. (Command Chaplain of both USAFE and Air Training Command)

EARL WAYNE MINOR, Chaplain, Colonel, USAF (Ret.) passed away on March 15, 2009, in Savannah, GA. He was born on August 23, 1920, in St. Joseph, MO to the late Rev. and Mrs. John W. Minor. The family moved to Bethany, MO in 1929 when his father became pastor of First Baptist Church. A brother, Bill, died in 1922 and a sister, Jewell Minor Smith, lives in Springfield, MO. While a student at Bethany High School, Wayne played the tuba in band, was a member of the basketball and football teams, won awards at the state level in speech and tuba and was president of the senior class. He was very active in the Boy Scout program and was the first scout in Harrison County, MO to achieve Eagle Scout. He attended William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri on an athletic scholarship and graduated from there in 1942. Other degrees included a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. Upon graduation from seminary he was commissioned a Chaplain in the Army. Following Chaplain School, he was sent to the South Pacific where he became a member of the 6th Infantry Division on Luzon, P.I. and was with Graves Registration until the end of World War II. He was the assigned to Korea with the Occupation Force and transferred to the Air Force in 1948. His many Air Force assignments included units in England, Germany and Korea as well as the United States. He was chosen to attend the Command and Staff School for a year before being assigned as Executive Officer to the Chief of Air Force Chaplains at the Pentagon. He was then assigned to Germany as Command Chaplain of USAFE, supervising all Air Force Chaplains in Europe and the Middle East. He returned to the States to serve as Command Chaplain of Air Training Command at Randolph AFB, TX. He retired from the Air Force in the grade of Colonel after 29 years. Among his awards and decorations are the Legion of Merit, awarded on two separate occasions, and the Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. In 1969 he was honored by William Jewell College with an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for the programs he initiated while serving in Europe. Wayne held a private pilot's license and loved to fly, but he was happiest when he was in the mountains, hiking the Appalachian Trail, surveying God's handiwork. Wayne married Leona Fern Hesseltine, also of Bethany, MO while a student at William Jewell College in 1940. Their three daughters are Sandra Kay Smith of Macon, GA, Judith Minor Villari (Joe) and Nancy Jane Fullilove of Savannah, GA. He has two grandsons, Todd A. Villari (Kim) of Birmingham, AL and Anthony W. Fullilove (Debbie) of Nellis AFB, NV. He also has five great grandchildren. He was a professional affiliate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, a member of the International Transactional Analysis Association and a Certified Instructor with Effective Training Associates. He was also a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and licensed by the State of California as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. Following retirement from the Air Force, the Minors moved to Leesburg, FL where he served as pastor of Haines Creek Baptist Church from 1979 to 1984 and again from 2000 to 2003. At that time he was given Pastor Emeritus standing by the church. He also served as a staff chaplain for Hospice of Lake County, FL for three years. They have resided in Savannah, GA since October, 2003.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 22, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North. SERVICE MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 10:00 A.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL The Rev. Kenneth Thompson officiating.

Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In 2003, his family established the Earl Wayne Minor Scholarship Fund at his alma mater, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in honor of his long ministerial career. This scholarship fund assists students in financial need who are pursuing a career in the Chaplaincy of the Armed Forces of the United States. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Office of Institutional Relations, 2825 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40280. Please reference the Earl Wayne Minor Memorial Scholarship Fund. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at http://www.porterloring.com/
Published in the Express-News on 3/22/2009

Judy Minor Villari '66
jvillari1@comcast.net
111 Pine Lakes Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405

Sandy Minor Smith '63
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518 Sugarloaf Dr.
Macon, GA 31204

LILLIAN M. CARNEY 3/6/2009

CARNEY
Lillian Carney

Lillian M. Carney, born October 27, 1924 in Milton, FL, passed on March 6, 2009, in Carrollton, TX. Survived by daughter, Rhonda C. Tollstrup, three grand children, Christopher Trevino, Holly Blakely, and Michael J. Carney Jr, and five great grand children. Preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. (Ret) Gilbert J. Carney, son, Michael J. Carney Sr, and daughter, Gilda C. Sumners. Graveside service will be held at 1:15 p.m., Wed, 11 March, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

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FUNERAL HOME
GARLAND, TEXAS
972-270-6116

Published in the Express-News on 3/10/2009

MIKE DiMAGGIO - Class of '67

Mike DiMaggio



Mike DiMaggio, 59, of Pettus, died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 4, 1949, to Peter and Donna Rosemary Sikes DiMaggio. He married Janet Rabe in Pettus on Sept. 17, 1983. He was partner and operator of Flow-Tech Equipment Rental Co. in Victoria and was a member of the Pettus United Methodist Church. He was past president and a member of the Pettus school board for many years. He was former president and coach of North Bee County Little League. He also aided in designing the fields and lights. He was the livestock chairman and member of the board of directors of the Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemakers Show. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Janet DiMaggio of Pettus; three daughters, Megan DiMaggio of Corpus Christi, Chelsy DiMaggio and Alexandria DiMaggio, both of Pettus; one son, Michael (Josie) DiMaggio of San Antonio; three grandchildren, Anthony, Izabella and Andea DiMaggio; one uncle, Marion DiMaggio of Arlington; one sister, Diana (Larry) Taylor of California; one brother, Peter (Sandy) DiMaggio of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Pettus United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Eckols Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Carolyn Chandler and David Stewart officiating. Interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Pallbearers will be Mike Barnett, Clay Rabe, Richard Rabe, Bill Chesnutt, Ed Monson, Jim Fox, Gus Thojcak and Marcello Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be John Suffel, Tom Currer, Floyd Wolf, Lindsey Green, Kenneth Chandler, John McMillan and Eddie Vaughan. Memorial contributions may be made to Tommy Staples Memorial Fund in Pettus, TX 78146.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eckols Funeral Home.

PATTIE ANNE TYLER '66

Patricia Anne Tyler, 57, passed through the Veil and into the Mystery and died peacefully at her home in Austin, Sunday, February 13, 2005. She had been courageously living with lung cancer the past six months. Pattie was preceded in death by both parents, Charles and Eunice Tyler, and by her nephew, Shannon Tyler. Born in New York and raised in a military family, Pattie grew up on both east and west coasts and several states in between. She graduated from Randolph High School in San Antonio, Texas and received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas in Austin in 1970. After living for a time in the Canyonlands of Utah, Pattie resided for most of her adult life in Austin, Texas. She was approaching retirement in her 20 plus year career at IBM where she was employed as a Lab Manager. Pattie was known for her "can do" attitude and was the person you called on when some practical life matter came up. She had an inquiring intellect, a strong spiritual side, and could engage in meaningful conversation for hours on end. She was a strong advocate of environmental, humanitarian, and peace and justice causes. Pattie did not just "talk the talk" but "walked the walk" in her everyday living habits when it came to her values and beliefs. She loved gardening and camping. As a long-standing member of The Women s Spirituality Group at the First Unitarian Universalists Church, Pattie often played a leadership role in that community. She was a fervent fan of folk, blue grass, Native American, blues, and rock music and made music festivals a mainstay of her leisure time activities. Pattie is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Gloria Tyler of Houston, Texas and her loving partner, Keith Parker of Austin, Texas. She also leaves behind her nephews and niece and their families; Shawn Brooks and his partner Martha Curd; Sheila and Michael Warner and children Joshua, Ryan, and Brandon; Scott and Stella Brooks and daughter Sabrina; and Seth and Rosana Tyler and children Drew, Zana, and Savanna. There are numerous other friends and loved ones whose lives will not be the same without Pattie s living presence. Memorial service on Saturday, February 19, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., will be held by Pattie s request at her home at 11903 Springwater Circle, Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to her favorite radio station; KUT 90.5 FM earmarked for the "Femme FM" program. Blessed be.

Lt. Col. (ret) George Robert Grube - Cyndee Grube's Dad

January 26, 2009

Gloria,

My wonderful father passed away very unexpectedly on January 10, 2009. He enjoyed the holidays, went out with Mom on New Year's Eve and then was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma the next Tuesday and passed away early Saturday morning. My Mom said he was so lucky because he didn't suffer and it happened so quickly. We miss him so much. He was a big part of my life and I have so many fond memories of him.

I've attached the obituary with the picture that we put in the newspaper and the other article was a feature written by a writer with the newspaper. Daddy would be so thrilled about that because he wrote letters to the editor for years!

So very sad,

Cyndee Grube Dahlman
554 Mystic Wood
Casselberry, FL 32707
cdahlman@cfl.rr.com

Military vet Robert Grube was devoted to values of citizenship
Katie Powalski Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
January 18, 2009

Local veteran Robert Grube was a passionate advocate for citizen involvement and the military.

George Robert Grube was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma earlier this month and died Saturday at his home in Apopka. He was 81.

Grube grew up in Lancaster, Pa., and joined the U.S. Navy at age 18. He served two years in World War II and received a degree in architectural engineering from Ohio University when he returned to the States. In order to pay for his education, Grube enlisted in ROTC while in college and received his orders to join the Air Force on his graduation day.

"Robert was devoted to the armed services, even during his time in college, and always wanted it to be his career," said his wife of 60 years, Shirley Grube.

Throughout his 24-year military career, the Grubes lived in Hawaii, California, Texas, Japan and Thailand. When Robert Grube served a year in a remote location in Alaska, his wife and three children moved to Fort Lauderdale. The family fell in love with the Sunshine State, and moved to Central Florida in the 1970s.

Grube worked for several government organizations as an engineer after his years of military service. His wife remembers him as someone with a keen mind who was always willing to share his knowledge with others. "As an engineer, he had a way of uncomplicating things, and helping you understand involved ideas."

During retirement, Grube formed several golfing groups. He also took up letter writing, often expressing his views in letters to the Orlando Sentinel. The issues that inspired his letters most were military support and citizens' involvement.

In a letter dated May 27, 2004, Grube described his delight in young people who appreciate the value of citizenship.

"As one approaching the twilight years, I can rest more comfortably, knowing that this unique and wonderful country still produces young people with the qualities of citizenship so necessary to a free and secure future."

Robert Grube is also survived by his daughter, Cynthia Dahlman of Casselberry, and sons Jay Grube of Apopka and Lee Grube of Ponte Vedra.

Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka, is handling arrangements.

MARY KATHLEEN WATKINS - 1/20/2009

Mary Kathleen Collum Watkins, 86, of Austin, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Kathleen was born April 30, 1922, in Aspermont, Texas, to George Willis and Myrtle Collum. After graduating from Stephenville High School in 1939, she attended Tarleton State College from 1940 to 1942, where she graduated as Valedictorian and was elected Miss Tarleton. While majoring in Music and Piano, she met James Howard "Tid" Watkins of San Saba, Texas. On June 1, 1943, Kathleen married Tid on graduation day at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. She is survived by her sister Evelyn Daniel of Abilene, sons Michael, Jim, and Daniel of Austin; their wives Cheri, Taylor, and Bonnie; daughter Janet Jendron and husband Bob of Chapin, South Carolina; eleven much loved grandchildren; and five cherished great grandchildren. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband James Howard Watkins and son Russell Edwin Watkins. Kathleen was a dedicated military wife. She kept the home fires burning and thriving. Moving from duty station to duty station innumerable times, she handled four children and household moves with equanimity and quiet competence. On Kathleen and Tid's retirement from active duty, they settled in Austin, Texas. Kathleen continued to pursue her musical vocation. As a piano and voice teacher, she taught thousands of students - adults and children. Loved by her music students, she became part of their families. Many people will remember Kathleen's music - her singing voice that turned heads at sports stadiums when she sang the Star Spangled Banner, and her Chopin piano waltzes that drifted on the air of any house where she lived. She played many instruments in the college symphony band, and also for her father, an award-winning high school band director. At the core of her life was love of God and family. She was much beloved "K" to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Throughout her life, Kathleen personified what the poet has written: "A mother's heart is a deep abyss, at the bottom of which there is always forgiveness". A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will be missed, but never forgotten.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2009, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.

http://www.legacy.com/Statesman/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=123235144

Janet's mother in law Gerri Jendron also passed away and the funeral was Saturday January 24 in South Carolina.

Love you all and the support we all give to each other. Sincerely,

Janet Watkins Jendron ('65)
jjendron@usit.net
623 Timberlake Drive
Chapin, SC 29036

Jimmy Watkins ('66)
jcwatkins@flash.net
600 Furlong Drive
Austin, TX 78746

Danny Watkins ('69)
Austin, TX