DOROTHY STRAND - Kristin Strand ('64) Meyer's Mom

 

July 11, 1918 - August 2, 2015

Dorothy Sumner Strand passed away peacefully on August 2, 2015 at the age of 97. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She will be greatly missed. Dotsy was born July 11th, 1918 to Lt. Col and Mrs. Edwin M. Sumner. She happily spent her growing up years as an Army Brat. She met her husband Col. Bill Strand at Ft. Riley, Kansas when he arrived there on his first assignment as a West Point graduate. They were married for 70 years. She loved traveling, gardening, taking care of her family, and being a military wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Sally Julihn. She is survived by daughter Kristin Meyer, grandchildren: Melissa Meyer (Steven), Lauren Meyer (Roman), and Justin Meyer, great grandchildren: Ashley, Sheridan, Kristin, Brendan, Sebastein and Mark. She will be laid to rest in West Point Cemetery beside her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WreathsAcrossAmerica.org. Please sign the guestbook at www.colonialuniversal.com
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Condolences can be sent to:

Kris Strand Meyer  (Class of '64)
714 Richfield Drive
San Antonio, TX 78239
ksmgmom2@aol.com

Lt. Col. Donald J. Pierini, USAF (Ret.)

PIERINI, USAF (Ret.), Lt Col Donald J.

Lt Col Donald J. Pierini, USAF (Ret.) passed away on June 19, 2015 at the age of 91. His military career spanned 33 years.

At 18 he joined the Army Air Corps during World War II. After training, he was assigned to the 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force in Debden, England, as a P-51 Mustang pilot. He flew 72 missions (318 Combat Flying Hours). He was promoted from Flight Officer to Captain by the age of 21. In Suwon, Korea he was assigned to the 319th Fighter Interceptor Squadron where, flying the F94-B, he patrolled the DMZ and sat alert as well. In Nha Trang, Vietnam he was the Commander of the Airlift Control of the 834th Air Division during the Tet Offensive.

Other tours of duty included Moody AFB, Georgia as the F-86, F-89 and F-94 Combat Training Squadron Commander, Maxwell AFB, Alabama Command and Staff College, Saskatoon, Canada as Officer-in-Command of Instrument Checks for the RCAF, Randolph AFB, Texas as Assistant Wing Operations Officer, Torrejon AFB, Madrid, Spain as Chief of Operational Wing Plans, and Bergstrom AFB, Texas as Chief of Contingency War Plans with the 7th Air Force. He retired in 1975. He logged almost 5,000 flight hours, was rated in 27 different aircraft, and was a Command Pilot as well as a licensed Commercial Pilot.

His medals and awards included most notably the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters. He was a member of the Mach Buster's Club and Caterpillar Club.

Lt Col Pierini graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in Business Administration. He was an avid cyclist. Affectionately called the "Old Man," his "Follow the Old Man" cycling team was the largest new team in the 2003 MS150 ride from Houston to Austin. The following year he rode in his twelfth consecutive and final MS 150 ride at age 80.

A Rosary Service will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:15 pm, followed by a Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 10:00 am. His interment, with full honors, will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

In lieu of flowers, make a donation, if you wish, to your favorite charity .

Condolences to:

Dee Bishop Duke f/k/a Donna Pierini  Class of '65
thebellsofdixie@yahoo.com

Mark Pierini Bayne
bbayne@austin.rr.com

REGINALD "REGGIE") CLAAR, Class of '67

REGGIE CLAAR, Class of '67, passed away June 12, 2015 here in Charlottesville.   His passing was extremely sudden and unexpected and there was no warning.  His daughter, Stephanie, and I will try to plan a gathering later in the summer.  I do know how much Reggie enjoyed visiting with all you when he was there for the reunion and I enjoyed his describing the photos and identifying the people for me.  I would appreciate your passing the information on to Reggie’s classmates and friends.  I imagine Sue will be here in the fall for  the Crozet Arts Festival, as usual.  Reggie and I often attended the show.   I will plan to go in October and hope to see her.    Thank you,    Anne

Anne Claar 

3 Stigger Road

Lake Monticello, VA 22963

434-591-0102

   

Claar, Reginald G.

Reginald G. Claar, 66, of Lake Monticello, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Reggie was the son of Jean Claar and the late Gene Claar. Survivors are his wife, Anne Claar; his daughter, Stephanie Campbell; and his granddaughter, Emma Campbell who will always remember her "Pap" building Tinker Hollow in the back yard. Reggie would request no donations. Please remember him at your next BBQ or tailgate — Hook 'em Horns !A gathering to "roast" Reggie will be planned at a future date. Reggie, you are one of the good guys and will be missed and never forgotten !

 

MARTIN BICE, Class of '64

Edward Martin Bice, Jr. of Universal City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. Edward was born November 16, 1945 to Edward M. Bice, Sr. and Edna Mary Killingbeck in Batley, West Yorkshire, England.

Edward honorably served in the Unites States Air Force. Edward married Janet E. Bice, his loving wife of 14 years, on February 6, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas.

Edward is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Bice, who passed away on February 12, 2006.

He is survived by his father, Edward M. Bice, Sr. of Universal City, Texas, his wife Janet E. Bice, and by his four children, daughter, Christine Bice of Gruene, Texas, daughter Tina Mendiola of Converse, Texas, daughter Karen Pailing of Leeds, UK and son Lee Pailing of Leeds, UK. Edward is also survived by his brothers, Michael N. Bice of New Braunfels, Texas, Thomas A. Bice of Houston, Texas, and Robert A. Bice of Universal City, Texas, and sisters, Lesley A . Lanclos of The Woodlands, Texas, Tracey E. Lewis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Stephanie M. Bice of Houston, Texas.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 1:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas.

       

 

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DON W. AMON (Father of Harry and Phil)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

July 10, 1919 - June 5, 2015
Don W. Amon of Universal City passed away at the age of 95 on Thursday, June 5, 2015.Born in Woodland, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1919, he was the son of John W. and Zanna Amon. He attended high school in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. After graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps and served our country during World War II in the Pacific. He retired from the Air Force after 31 years of service at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.After retiring from the Air Force, he started his second career as a real estate broker and sold many of the new homes in Coronado Village, where he lived until his death.He belonged to the Randolph Air Force Base church family and attended Protestant services at the base Chapel I. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Amon, and brother, Bruce Amon, daughter Donna Gates, and granddaughter Donalda Gates.He is survived by children Harry Amon and wife Penny; Philip Amon and wife Iris; and Debra Amon. Other survivors include grandchildren Kimberly Vinton and husband Xavier; Bailey Rivera and husband Dominic; and Robert Bredvad. He will be missed by his great grandchildren Zenaida, Vesperrae, Grace, Summer, and Bobbie, and his great-great grandchildren Daya and Trevor.Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City. Services for Mr. Amon will be on Thursday, June 11 at 12:30pm, also at Colonial Funeral Home, followed by internment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk
Universal City, TX
210-658-7037

Harry Amon ('64) and Penny Amon
6454 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
theAmons@yahoo.com

Phil Amon ('69) and Iris Amon
8810 Point View Drive
Universal City, TX 78148
pamon@satx.rr.com

JERRY MASSEY - Class of '67

JERRY MASSEY - RO-HAWK CLASS OF '67 passed away Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2015
 

Please come and CELEBRATE HIS LIFE at the DOUBLE RINGER on Gin Road, Zuehl, TX
between 3 and 6 pm on APRIL 11, 2015

YOU CAN CONTACT HIS WIFE, DEBBIE RHOTON SANDERS

   AT 2095 GIN ROAD, SEGUIN, TX 78155

Lt. Colonel (ret.) Michael John Norton - Class of '63

October 1, 1946 - March 20, 2015

Lt. Colonel (ret.) Michael John Norton passed away peacefully at home on March 20th after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. The cancer, while placing limits on his physical body, in no way limited his passion for life and his family. Mike placed spending time with them as his highest priority.

Mike had many passions ranging from the Spurs, to whom he was fanatically devoted, to reading literature of all genres. He loved theater, music, and the arts. For the past fifteen years Mike volunteered at the Majestic Theater, allowing him to indulge his love of theater and music while also helping others. His taste in music was eclectic, ranging from Pink Floyd to classical. His wit and comedic timing was renowned as was his keen intellect. Mike was an avid traveler. With his family, he traveled widely throughout the world. His favorite trips included those to Ireland and North Africa. As a military officer, he was fortunate to have tours to England, Germany, Korea, and Thailand, and he spent ten years in overseas assignments. He immersed himself in the culture, history, and architecture of each country in which he was stationed. Following his military service, Mike began a second career in education.

He worked as a special education teacher and then as a transition coordinator. In this role, he helped both students and other educators prepare students as they transitioned into post secondary activities.

Mike is survived by his adoring wife, Kay; his son, Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Stacey; his beloved grandchildren, Owen and Ethan; his brother, Richard and sister-in-law Kathy; and his sisters, Susan and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Bill DeVore and wife Barbara; brother-in-law, Stewart DeVore and wife Brenda; and sister-in-law, Leslie DeVore, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 20151:30 P.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL Chaplain Phil Johnson will officiate. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the Animal Defense League, 11300 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas 78217 or the charity of your choice.

Kay Norton
910 Pickwick
San Atnonio, TX 78258

Rick and Kathy Dailey Norton - Class of '66
2636 Wilderness Drive
Little Elm, TX 75068

Doris Elizabeth Burrows King - Susan King Spencer's ('66) mom

Doris Elizabeth Burrows King

 

February 27, 1916 – February 13, 2015

Doris was born in Junction, TX to Emma Chenault Burrows and Jake Thomas Burrows on February 27, 1916.  When Doris was six months old they moved to San Antonio, TX where she graduated from Brackenridge HS in 1933 and continued her education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of San Antonio, now Trinity University. 

 
Christmas night 1935 Doris ( known to many as Dody) met the love of her life, William Madison King, Jr and seven years later they were wed on Christmas afternoon, 1942.  Bill King was a Lieutenant in the then Army Air Corps and thus began a wonderful military life of traveling and living many places in the world.  During the next 31 years they lived in England, Alabama, Japan, Germany and various locations in Texas. Besides being actively involved with military wives organizations, she was foremost a loving wife and mother. Doris often taught in Department of Defense Elementary schools at many of the Air Force Bases where she lived. 

In 1973 Bill and Dody retired to begin a very active life in New Braunfels, TX. Doris was an active member and head of the Altar Guild, the Episcopal Church Women, and Daughters of the King at St. John’s Episcopal Church for over 30 years. She was also very involved with The Daughters of the Nile, greatly supporting The Shriners Hospitals for Children, Comal Garden Club, The Republican Women, The Heritage Society and various other civic organizations in New Braunfels.  She and her beloved Bill were married for 50 years.  Bill passed into eternal life on February 17, 1993.

 

In 2008 Doris moved to Colorado Springs and joined St. George’s Anglican Church.  She continued to live a happy and productive life and especially enjoyed getting to know her great-grandson, Christopher, who brought such joy and brightness into her life!  He will miss his “Great-GrandDody” as will the rest of her family, but we will never forget this great Texas lady who brought love and joy to everyone she knew.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sister Lila Ameta Burrows Lamon, and her brother Edgar Allen Burrows. She is survived by her daughter Karen King (Austin, TX), daughter Susan (James) Spencer (Colorado Springs, CO), granddaughter Stephanie (Stephen) Saunders (Parker, CO), grandson Ryan Spencer (Brooklyn, NY), great-grandson Christopher Saunders (Parker, Co), niece Emily Palmer (Austin, TX), and great nieces and nephews.

Doris left life on earth with the grace and the peace with which she lived. She will be greatly missed by her family until we meet again.

 

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, February 21, 2015 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Colorado Springs, CO.

Inurnment: 11:00 am, March 6, 2015 at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, New Braunfels, TX.

 Memorial gifts can be made to:

 Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point, Tampa, FL 33607  www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

SUSAN KING SPENCER

sjspencer@comcast.net

555 Buckeye Drive

Colorado, Springs, CO 80919

 

 

 

CYNTHIA AKI HEATH - Class of '66

Cynthia AKI Heath

Cynthia A. Heath, 65, of Live Oak, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2014. Cyndi as she was known passed away peacefully with her loving husband, Donald Heath and family members present. Cyndi was born in Hawaii on April 2, 1948. She worked for the Air Force Civil Service for 30 years. After her retirement from Civil Service, Cyndi pursued a teaching career and taught Special Education at Ed Franz Elementary and second grade at the Carver Academy. Cyndi was preceded in death by her son, Steven H. Heath, her mother Ruth A. Aki and her father Joseph H. Aki. Cyndi is survived by her loving husband Donald Heath, her brother Ron Aki and wife Martha of Houston, Texas, nephews Randall Aki of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Russell Aki and wife Emily of East Bernard, Texas and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins who live in Texas, Washington and Hawaii. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5pm to 8pm at Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 12:30 pm at Colonial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:45 pm. The family of Cyndi Heath wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Kapoor and the loving and caring staff at Northeast Methodist Hospital.

ZEE (Zelema) TURNIPSEED (Carol Turnipseed Haberle's Mom)

The Passing of Mrs. Turnipseed has me feeling so sad. My mom and dad and the Turnipseeds lived out their last years at the Air Force Village One in San Antonio.  I've know the Turnipseeds all my life but really got to know who they were when I would visit with my mom and dad at AFV-I. Col. Turnipseed was a teriffic guy and he would always greet me with "Hey doll, how's the old man?"  Zee was so sweet and didn't complain about anything and man could she grow plants!  Her Christmas cactus was the envy of the whole complex and the last time I saw it it was about 3 feet wide (well that might be an exaggeration but it was huge and beautiful).  Zee and my mom were great friends and partners in crime...  I got to know several of their group of friends who lived there at AFV-I over the 10 years my parents lived there and even met the parents of a life long friend of mine who had coincidentally moved there after my parents did.  Zee is the last of their group of close friends. Zee even took over the exercise class that my dad lead after his death.   I will remember each of them fondly for the rest of my life.  God Bless you Zee Turnipseed... You made a difference. 

 

Zelema Turnipseed

 

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September 19, 1918 - January 13, 2015
Zelema Turnipseed, 96, of San Antonio, Texas died January 13, 2015 peacefully in her home with family and friends. Zee was born April 10, 1918 in Bangor, Alabama to Ernest and Hester (Smith) Rice. She graduated from Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama. She was the chief telephone operator at Ft. McClellan, Alabama when she met her husband to be in 1941. They were married after the war in 1945 and spent more than 66 love filled years together. Very active in her church, Zee always took an interest in volunteering. From Girl Scouts and school to family services, her life was about serving other people and family, not herself. She and her husband helped start one of first fire departments on Lake Travis and led exercise classes up until a few months before her death. She loved gardening and working in her yard but her greatest pride and source of joy was always family. She taught us what love and caring should be about and her constant smile remains in the hearts of all the people her life touched. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Haberle of Jacksonville, Texas and her husband David; son, Larry Turnipseed of Lakeway, Texas and his wife, Crystal; grandchildren, May Ann Burnett, Dobbs Ferry, New York, Fred Haberle, Waco, Texas, Joshua Stark, Pflugerville, Texas and Jared Turnipseed, Austin, Texas; great granddaughters, Evie Burnett, Dylan and Holly Haberle and brother, Harley Rice of Oneonta, Alabama and his wife, Sno. She is preceded in death by her devoted and loving Husband, Col Lawrence (Jack) L. Turnipseed, Jr. USAF (Ret); parents, three sisters and one brother. She loved the beauty of God's world around her and was able to grow things with such incredible ease. We know she would enjoy and appreciate your thoughtful gift of flowers but we also know her last wish would be to help other people, one more time. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Protestant Chapel at Blue Skies of Texas East. May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, Porter Loring Mortuary on McCullough Ave. A Graveside Service will take place at 9:00 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blue Skies of Texas East Chapel.

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You may contact their children:

Carol Turnipseed Haberle  - Class of '64 RHS
and her husband David Haberle
102 Grove Place (CR 4220)
Jacksonville, Tx 75766
Tele: (903) 586-0763
david@texasbasket.com

Larry Turnipseed and his wife Crystal
114 Calypso Drive
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 261-5251

JAY TOWNER, CLASS OF '63

This picture was taken at our 50th Year Reunion for the Class of 1963 on September 14, 2013.  RIP

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In Memory of Jay Jennings Towner October 9, 1945 - November 26, 2014 Obituary Jay Jennings Towner, 69, of Carrollton, Texas passed away November 26, 2014. He was born on October 9, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts to Johnny Jay Martin and Loretta Faye Jennings. He was adopted by Loretta's husband Melvin Towner in 1949. He married Tricia Sutton in Carrollton, Texas on December 1, 1989. They were married for 24 years. They would have celebrated their 25 Anniversary on December 1st of this year. He was a long time Carrollton resident. He is survived by his wife Tricia and his sons, Stephen Towner of Reno, Nevada and David Towner of Coppell, Texas. His grandchildren Alec, Alexus, Austin, and Christyn Towner. His... Jay Jennings Towner, 69, of Carrollton, Texas passed away November 26, 2014. He was born on October 9, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts to Johnny Jay Martin and Loretta Faye Jennings. He was adopted by Loretta's husband Melvin Towner in 1949. He married Tricia Sutton in Carrollton, Texas on December 1, 1989. They were married for 24 years. They would have celebrated their 25 Anniversary on December 1st of this year. He was a long time Carrollton resident. He is survived by his wife Tricia and his sons, Stephen Towner of Reno, Nevada and David Towner of Coppell, Texas. His grandchildren Alec, Alexus, Austin, and Christyn Towner. His brothers Mike (Mary ) Towner, Steve (Anne) Towner, sisters-in-law Rebecca (Jim) Patterson, Roberta (Dick) Stent, Brothers-in-law Scott (Kathy) Sutton, Mark (Robin) Sutton. Nephews Donny, Rusty, and Dylan Towner, nieces Courtney Sawyer, Shawna, and Faye Towner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Melody Martin. Jay lived in Germany, France, Illinois, Texas, and Thailand during his school years while his father was in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Randolph High School on Randolph AFB, Texas in 1963. He went on to Southwest Texas State University graduating in 1969 with a degree in Physical Education and History. Jay coached JV in Robstown and Pearland, Texas before he moved to Lewisville, Texas. He went to work for Allstate Insurance in 1974. He won many achievement awards during his 40 year career at Allstate. Jay was always very devoted to his family and friends. He was very involved in his children's and grandchildren's lives. He often went to band concerts, games, and many other events in their lives. Jay was avid football fan starting in high school where he was co- captain of the football team. He lettered in football at Randolph High. He went to play football when he attended Southwest Texas State. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and traveling through Texas going to antique store picking up special trinkets for the grandchildren. Tricia Towner tlto02@verizon.net (214)263-4813 2422 Misty Lane Carrollton, TX  75006

DAISY McRAE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Daisy Elizabeth Argo McRae, age 91, of San Antonio, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 18, 2014.

She was born on her mother’s birthday, April 26, 1923. Daisy was named by her beloved Aunt Daisy Bucci of Jacksonville, Florida.

She met John McRae, better known as Jack, in 1939 and they were married February 28, 1942. Jack and Daisy traveled the world during Jack’s Air Force career, retiring in San Antonio in 1974.

She was always fun to be with, a great conversationalist, compassionate and caring.

She loved life and all of her family fiercely and was admired by everyone that knew her. She was a true Southern lady who never met a stranger.

Daisy was preceded in death by her mother, Myrta S. Argo; brothers, J.W. Argo and Richard Argo; nephews, Kent Argo and Richard Argo II; and her beloved son Robert Alan McRae.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Lt. Col. John E. McRae, USAF (Ret.); daughter, Carole Leigh McRae Richards; granddaughter, Laura Michelle Richards and husband Doel F. González; great-grandchildren, Sean Anthony Carter, Devonne Laurante Hyde, and Diego Gianni González; nephew, Derrill A. Argo and wife Helen Christie and their children; and niece, Lynn Argo Walters and her family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 28, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North 2102 North Loop 1604 East 78232  (210) 495-8221

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014
10:00 A.M.
FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
1520 HARRY WURZBACH RD.  

You can reach Carole via:

Carole McRaE Richards

Class of '64
2115 Oakwild
San Antonio, TX 78232
carole.l.richards@tsocorp.com
(210) 240-4818

LEA MINOR

 

 

Mrs. Lea Minor, mother of Sandy Minor Smith, Class of ‘63, Judy Minor Villari, Class of ‘66 and Nancy Minor Fullilove, Class of 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the age of 91. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11th at Porter  Loring North Funeral Home at 2102 N. Loop 1604 East in San Antonio, with burial to follow at 11:45 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. The service is open to all who knew the Minors.

 

Condolences:

Sandy Smith

518 Sugarloaf Drive

Macon, FA 31202

ssmith@mjcpa.com

 

Judy Villari

6388 Ziklag Circle

Birmingham, AL 35235

jamvillari@centurylink.net

 

GOLDIE HOLT

GOLDIE HOLT passed away April 3, 2013 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband George Wortham Holt. She is survived by her children Gene Holt and Sandra Holt Lyda and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, April 6, 2013 in San Antonio. You may send condolences to:

Gene and Jan Holt
gjholt3285@gmail.com
5035 White Oak Way
Cumming, GA 30041

Sandra Holt Lyda
slyda@sbcglobal.net
1727 Eagle Point
San Antonio, TX 78248

WINFIELD "BUZZ" GRANT MULKINS, II '65

Do you know what I remember most about Buzz? At the end of the basketball season, we were getting pictures made for the yearbook. Some of the guys were using chairs to jump off so that they could be "dunking" the ball in their picture. Buzz did that and landed wrong, breaking his ankle. But he wouldn't leave until he was in the team photo. If you look at the team photo, you can see that he did not have his typical smile, but more of a grimace. He is was in a lot of pain, but he didn't want to be left out of the picture.  Remembering Buzz by Jerry Ball '65

1965 Basketball Team

1947 to November 17, 1979

AUDREY ALICE PITTELLI BUCHERT

Audrey Alice Pittelli Buchert, born on October 13, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, to Catherine and Joseph Pittelli, passed into eternal life on December 23, 2012, at the age of 92. During WWII she traveled by train from Philadelphia to Tyler, Texas to marry her sweetheart, Anton Frank "Tony" Buchert on June 24, 1944, and began her life as the wife of a career Air Force officer. As such, she and her family had the opportunity to experience many cultures, including Europe and the Far East. She welcomed every new military assignment and taught her children to embrace new experiences with open minds and without prejudice. As a child of the depression she learned the value of hard work, frugality and honesty and instilled those values in her children. She was a living example of faith and love of humankind. Her father was a music teacher and played the clarinet in the John Philip Sousa marching band. She loved opera, and had a beautiful singing voice, which delighted her children at bed time. She studied in the Sogetsu school of Ikebana and was awarded a master's certificate there. For thirty years she was active in the San Antonio Conservation Society, serving twice as Treasurer of NIOSA. She was a community volunteer for many many years, helping to organize worthy charitable causes and working at city polling stations during elections. She was first and foremost, a mother. She made her home a safe haven for her husband and children and no matter where her husband was in the world, nothing made him happier than coming home to her. Beloved mother, wife, and friend her sweet disposition and gentle ways endeared her to all who knew her. In life, she delighted everyone with her quick wit and sense of humor. Her faith in God sustained her through a mighty battle with breast cancer in 1976 and the loss of her husband, Tony, in 2004. She loved her children fiercely and was a source of wisdom and comfort to them and to her grandchildren throughout her life. Her noble strength, loving ways, and gracious, gentle kindness influenced others for good and will be part of the wonderful legacy she leaves. She is survived by her three children, Toni L. Greece, Audrey A. "Dickie" O'Banion (Melbourne), and Scott A. Buchert; four grandchildren, Marc Greece, Michelle Bahjat (Sib) , Leslie O'Banion and Melbourne O'Banion III (Jamie), and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers, Robert Pittelli and George Buchhalter. Burial will be in the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with a graveside service to be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North will be on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. We extend sincere thanks to Vitas Hospice Care for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers the family requests a charitable donation be made in Audrey's name to Doctors without Borders.
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Condolences may be sent to:

Toni Buchert Greece
tlgreece@aol.com
2835 Deer Ledge
San Antonio, TX 78230

Dickie Buchert O'Banion
dickieoban@aol.com
3411 Buckhaven
San Antonio, TX 78230

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For those of you who had the pleasure to know our sweet mother, it is with great sadness that she passed away December 23, 2012.

She graced this earth and us for 92 years, and we will miss her sweet spirit and sense of humor more than we could ever express.

She is now, once again, with daddy, whom she loved so very much and they will share Christmas with the Savior. There can be no greater joy than this. Our hearts are filled with the wonderful memories of her and we will cherish them always, with the certain knowledge that we will be together again in eternity some day.

Toni Buchert Greece
tlgreece@aol.com
 

 

Gloria,

Our mother passed away on December 23rd at the age of 92.  Her graveside service
will be on January 4th at Ft. Sam Houston, where our dad is buried and her
obituary will be in the paper this coming Sunday.  She was the most wonderful
mother, and our friends from Randolph will remember her delightful sense of
humor and her gracious and gentle nature.  She died peacefully, with Toni and I
at her side,  of natural causes due to age.  We are so grateful to have had her
with us for so many years and honestly can't imagine life without her .   I find
myself stopping to wonder if this is the same planet I was on last week when she
was here. 

I know that some of our Randolph friends will remember her and I would
appreciate it if you'd post it on the web page if you have the time. 

Thank you.....and Merry Christmas to you, Gloria.

xxxs

Dickie Buchert O'Banion
dickieoban@aol.com
 

MARY BUEKER

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jean Bartlett Bueker on November 13, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas after a lengthy illness. Mary was born January 10, 1926 in Seward, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Bartlett and Edythe Janssen Bartlett, and brothers Everett, Herb and Jack Bartlett. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert Clinton Bueker of Schertz, Texas and children Robert Bueker of Spring, Texas; Janice Bueker Bowerman of Schertz, Texas; James Bueker of San Antonio, Texas; and Paul Bueker of Spring, Texas; grandchildren: Wilmot Bowerman of San Antonio, Texas; Robert Bowerman of Boulverde, Texas; Hollie Bueker Roe of Brenham, Texas; Meghan Bueker Tompkins of Spring, Texas; and Emily Bueker of Wisconsin; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary was an Air Force wife and traditional stay-at-home mother for many years. After her children left the nest, she acquired her brokers license and enjoyed a thriving real estate business in the San Antonio area with her husband. After retirement Mary and Bob traveled both here and abroad for many years, enjoying several international cruises, including two to which they treated their children and grandchildren in celebration of their 60th and 65th wedding anniversaries. They also enjoyed the RV lifestyle, touring North America and making many good friends for life. A graveside service was led by Father Ed Pavlichek, Jr. at the military cemetery at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.

Published in Express-News on November 23, 2012

 

Condolences:

 

Bob and Terese Bueker '66

robertbueker@comcast.net
73 Woodlilly

The Woodlands, TX 77382

 

Jeff ('66) and Janice Bueker Bowerman ('67)
jbowerman@satx.rr.com
1109 Fawn Drive
Schertz, TX

 

 

 

JOYCE MARY NORTON

Joyce Mary Norton, the proper young English lady who fell in love with the lanky second lieutenant from Green Forest Arkansas, is once again reunited with her beloved Ross.

One of the last war brides to pass through Ellis Island, she threw herself into the life of a military spouse with enthusiastic devotion.
The consummate hostess, her roast beef and Yorkshire pudding was perfection. Mom was just as passionate about the Texas Aggies as she was about Wimbledon, and was indignant when they went to commercial just as the Fightin' Texas Aggie band stepped onto the field.

Joyce was an avid volunteer, devoting herself to the Red Cross, Windcrest Methodist Church, Family Services, Officers’ Wives Club, and Girl Scouts. Whatever needed to be done, she was the first in line to help.

Most of all, Mom was "the best Mom"; always there for her kids, in good times and hard times. She gave us a sense of security growing up that helped us become the adults we are today.

Joyce Mary was preceded by her husband of 65 years, Ross, and her brother, John. She is survived by her children Michael (Kay), Richard (Kathy), Elizabeth, and Susan; grandchildren Chris (Heather), Matt (Kristina), Ben (Becky), and Jeff (Stacey); great grandchildren Tyler, Braylon, Cade, Kaitlyn, Kaiya, Owen, and Finn. The family thanks our dear "sister" Dolores Gallegos, Miss Joyce's devoted angel and constant companion of 10 years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, San Antonio Area Chapter.

Viewing will be @ Porter Loring Mortuary (North location 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, ph: 210- 495-8221) from 4 – 6 pm Sunday 12/16/12

 Grave Side Service will be at Ft Sam National Cemetery, Monday, 12/17/12, @ 10:45 am.

 Condolences may be sent to:
 

Kathy and Rick Norton  (Class of '66)

2636 Wilderness Drive

Little Elm, TX 75068

kathydnorton@me.com

nortor97@bigplanet.com

Mike and Kay Norton (Class of '64)

Mike.norton@saspc.org

910 Pickwick

San Antonio, TX 78258

210-501-3835

 

DENNIS SUMNER, 66

DENNIS SUMNER, Class of '66 passed away August 7, 2012 just one month shy of his 64th birthday. There will be no service. Dennis wanted to be remembered the way he lived - happy and free! Take a few moments to remember Dennis .....

Condolences may be sent to his mom and to his brother,
Cal Sumner  '64
9815 Salisbury Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217
calsumner@sbcglobal.net

Dennis and Cal/Stan Sumner

Close as twins in life - brothers 'til the end!

VIETNAM VIRTUAL WALL

The fellow who was my last boss in the service (Sobichevsky) sent this to me. You might find it interesting to put on your RHS blog. I followed the path from Texas to Randolph AFB to http://www.virtualwall.org/dr/ReedTM01a.htm .

Ron Bergquist '64

ron.bergquist@gmail.com