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Winston Thornton
Born in Brewer, Maine on Jan. 12, 1928
Died Feb. 28, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Wednesday Mar. 3, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Winston Llewellyn Thornton was born January 12, 1928, in Brewer, Maine. He was the oldest of 4 children and the first to leave home at age 17 to join the U.S. Navy in 1945.
Winston was an avid fly fisherman and hunter most of his life. Having been raised in the woods of Maine, he always loved fishing in Northern California, Alaska and Minnesota. Winston worked for United Parcel Service in California for 32 years. He started as a driver, but spent 27 years in management. While stationed in California in the U.S. Navy, he met and fell in love with Signe Myrum. They married
in 1948 and raised 4 children together. They were married
54 years. His wife, Signe, preceded him in death in August 2003. Their first born, Randall D. Thornton, preceded them both in death in 1996. Winston is survived by 3 daughters, Wendelyn J. Thornton, Deborah Gilbert and April Melanie Thornton; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. San Antonio had been his home since 1989.
Col. Chester L. Sluder
Born in San Antonio, TX on Feb. 21, 1914
Died Feb. 20, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Graveside: Wednesday Feb. 25, 2004
Memorial Service: Wednesday Feb. 25, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Chester L. “Chet” Sluder, age 89, passed away Friday, February 20, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Zimmerman “Zimmy” Sluder and daughter, Shari Sluder. He is survived by son, Jim and wife, Marsha and granddaughter, Lisa of Dallas, Texas.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas, February 21, 1914, the son of the late Judge and Mrs. James T. Sluder and graduated from San Antonio Academy and Texas Military Institute.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin and entered the Army Air Corps in 1935 as a Flying Cadet. Receiving a Regular commission in 1939, he served 30 years in the Army Air Corps and Air Force.
During World War II, Col. Sluder served in the headquarters of Gen. Jimmy Doolittle in North Africa and then commanded the 325th Fighter Group in combat. He led the fighter escort for the first shuttle-bombing mission from Italy to the USSR on June 2, 1944 and the southern France invasion in August 1944.
During his military service, he graduated from the Air Corps Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field, TX, in June 1936 and from the Air University at Maxwell AFB, AL in 1951.
He received several decorations and other commendations during his career. His European Campaign ribbon carries eight battle stars.
Following his retirement from the USAF, Col. Sluder was employed as a commercial pilot in Albuquerque for several years. He was a member of the OX-5 Club, Quiet Birdmen, and Order of Daedalians. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple in Albuquerque.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Col. Sluder’s memory may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children’s Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198.
Dennis C. Hauglid
Born in Crookston, Minnesota on Apr. 14, 1936
Died Feb. 17, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Friday Feb. 20, 2004
Service: Saturday Feb. 21, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Mission Burial Park North
Dennis C. Hauglid, of San Antonio, Texas, died February 17, 2004. He was born April 14, 1936, in Crookston, Minnesota to Harvey and Ruth (Haugen) Hauglid.
Dennis grew up in Crookston graduating from Central High School. He married
Marian Beiswenger July 21, 1956. Having worked more than thirty years for the F. W. Woolworth Co., and the Woolco Dept. Store Div. as a Manager and District Manager, Dennis and Marian had the opportunity to relocate many times and lived in several states before settling in San Antonio in 1984 where Dennis managed a Michaels Arts and Craft Store. He retired in 1993 because of failing health.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Jim of San Antonio, David (Melissa) of Charlotte, NC, one daughter, Sandra (Tom) Damrow, six grandsons, Cameron Feil, T.C., Seth, and Micah Damrow, Austin and Preston Hauglid and two granddaughters, Megan and Brooke Hauglid. He is also survived by one brother, Douglas of Minneapolis, MN, and five sisters, Marlene (Arvid) Stortroen of Climax, MN, Judy Meyer of Fargo, ND, LaVaun Ashmore of Hoffman Estates, IL, Dee (Jim) Pierce of White Bear Lake, MN, and Del (Curtis) Burmeister of Littlefork, MN, as well as many nieces and nephews. His parents and one brother-in-law, Rueben Meyer, preceded him in death.
Dennis was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church since 1984 serving as an usher since joining. He also served on the Mission Board and Agape Ministry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or to a charity of choice.
Jerry Jean Bollinger Taylor
Born in Artesia, New Mexico on Jul. 5, 1941
Died Feb. 15, 2004 and resided in Indiatlantic, FL.
Visitation: Private
Memorial Service: Tuesday Feb. 17, 2004
Memorial Service: Sunday Feb. 22, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Private
Jerry Jean Bollinger Taylor, age 62, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 15, 2004.
She was born on July 5, 1941 in Artesia, New Mexico to Helen and David Ernest McCoy.
She now joins her first husband, Charles Graham Bollinger, her sweet mother, Helen Cade, and her father, D.E. McCoy, who are all absent from the body and present with the Lord. Although we are all so thankful and happy that she is with our Savior Jesus, we will miss her greatly. She has been a lighthouse for all of us - the hands and feet of Jesus. She gave us wisdom and kindness, love and acceptance, pure goodness and beauty beyond mere words. She poured herself out every moment she lived in service to Jesus, her family, and many dear friends. Her beautiful radiant smile would always light the room wherever she was. All who knew her were blessed and encouraged by her. She wanted most of all to bring glory to the Lord God's name, no matter the cost to herself. The weaker she became physically, the more the Lord gave her His joy and strength. One the last Bible verses she emphasized was Nehemiah 8:10: "The joy of the Lord is my strength." His grace once again proved to be all sufficient. She died as she lived, praising our Savior Jesus.
Jerry Jean became a Christian at the tender age of seven. She attended Hardin-Simmons University where she was voted Princess on the Homecoming Court and President of the Cowgirls service organization her senior year. What a beauty! She was a youth leader at First Baptist Church of Dallas, where she met and married
her sweetheart Charles Graham Bollinger. Together they raised a family and brought glory to the Lord in all that they did. She taught various ladies Bible studies through the years and helped people learn about salvation through Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. She also taught English, History, and Reading at various Christian schools for many years. From 1987 to 2001, she taught the 5th and 6th grades at Castle Hills First Baptist School. She lost her sweet first husband to cancer in July of 1996. It was a sad time for all. We never thought she could every remarry. She was too happily married
to Graham. But we all underestimated our Lord. On May 4, 2002, she married
her "Resurrection Man" Jack Taylor and lived almost two glorious years together traveling the country getting to tell everyone about Jesus - their first love. She was not only proud to be Jack's wife, but also proud and beaming to stand beside him in his ministry for the Lord as Vice President of Dimensions Ministries. Her beloved husband, Jack, is the founder and President. On January 19, Jerry suffered a massive stroke while on a cruise on the South Pacific. She spent two weeks in the hospital at Papeete, Tahiti before being brought to San Antonio on February 5.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Taylor; children, Ty and Charlene Bollinger, Ron Bollinger, Cherith and Dru Moore, Tim Taylor and Michelle, Tammy Snell and Bill; grandchildren, Brianna and Bryce Bollinger, Baby Moore - due in July, Blake and Brice Taylor, Kimber Snell, Tim Snell, Chris Snell and Clayton Snell; mother-in-law, Newell Bollinger; brothers, Tim McCoy and Susan, Ron McCoy and Cathy, John Cade and Patti; sister, Ernestine Clark and Lloyd; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
If she could speak to you today, she would say: "Look to Jesus, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth" (Isaiah 45:22). She would want to see you repent and believe and receive eternal life with the Father in heaven through Jesus our only Savior and God. "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all of your heart." (Jeremiah 29:19) "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7) She would say that Jesus will not be found anywhere but the Bible. Search the Scriptures, taste and see that the Lord is good! She wants to see you there with her in heaven; are you ready? Her hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. She'll dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name.
In lieu of flowers, we ask any love gifts be sent to Dimensions Ministries, designated to the Jerry Taylor Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 189, Melbourne, FL 32902-0189, (321-984-8355), which Jerry Jean poured out her life these past couple years serving Jesus - bringing His good news of the gospel to the people! "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
This was written by Jerry’s beloved, “daughter-in-love, ” Charlene Bollinger, Ty’s wife.
Judith Ann Olfers
Born in Houston, Texas on Dec. 24, 1950
Died Feb. 15, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Monday Feb. 16, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Mission Burial Park North
Judith Ann Moore Olfers, born on December 24, 1950 went home to God our Father on February 15, 2004. Judith was a loving daughter, sister, and mother.
Judi is survived by her father and step-mother, Dick & Deloris Moore; her children, Joshua Olfers, Amy Olfers & fiancé, Jeff O’Malley and Stephani Martinez and her husband Jaime; brothers, Ted Moore, Ronnie Moore and Greg Moore and his wife Martha and their two children Katie & Thomas.
Judi taught at John Marshall High School for 17 years and was the Asst. Principal at Holmgreen Jr. & Sr. high for the past 4 ½ years. Judi had an amazing ability to make everyone she met feel loved and accepted.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Arc Texas, 8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754.
Joe L. Dickson
Born in Bolivar, Texas on May. 8, 1913
Died Feb. 17, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004
Rosary and Service: Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: St. Louis cemetery
Joe L. Dickson, age 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. He was born on May 8, 1913 in Bolivar, TX.
Joe served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Kelly field in 1972 and moved to his ranch in Medina County.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Irma, and all of his brothers and sister.
He is survived by his son, David Dickson and wife, Paula; daughter Anne Harris and husband, John of San Antonio; grandchildren Christopher Dickson of Fairfax, VA, Deborah Bolado of San Antonio, Rebecca Mulvaney of Alexandria, VA, Amanda Harris of Dallas; four great-grandchildren and longtime caregiver, Florinda Rodriguez.
Samuel W. Jeffries
Born in Salem, MO on Apr. 20, 1916
Died Feb. 11, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Feb. 15, 2004
Service: Monday Feb. 16, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery
Samuel Wallace Jeffries, born April 2, 1916, passed away February 11, 2004.
Sam served in the Navy in WW II and the Korean War.
He retired from City Public Service in 1979 after 31 years. He was a member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church for 50 years and Stone Oak Presbyterian Church since 2000.
Sam was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Lee Jeffries.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Jeffries and wife Debbie, Samuel E. Jeffries and wife Tere; grandchildren David, Donald, and Jeffrey Jeffries, Donald Bean, Michelle del Carpio, Cassie and Stephanie Jeffries; sister Virginia Shelton of Salem, Missouri; also 7 great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation 328 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78264.
Albert Charles Pape, Jr.
Born in Harper, TX on Jul. 14, 1926
Died Feb. 15, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Feb. 17, 2004
Service: Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Mission Burial Park South
Albert Pape, age 77, of San Antonio, died Sunday, February 15, 2004.
Mr. Pape graduated from Martin High School in Laredo, Texas and attended the University of Texas in Austin.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
He was a member of Anchor Lodge No.142 A.F. & A.M., member of Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union No. 142 and was a member of Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Mr. Pape was active in the Habitat for Humanity and a volunteer at the SAMM Shelter.
Survivors: wife, Helen Pape; sons, Charles Pape and wife, Emily, and Mark Pape; daughter, Pam Pape and husband, Robert McAdory; 7 grandchildren.
Carlos Richie
Born in Kingsberry, Texas on Mar. 18, 1925
Died Feb. 17, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Thursday Feb. 19, 2004
Rosary: Thursday Feb. 19, 2004
Mass: Friday Feb. 20, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: San Fernando cemetery #2
Carlos Richie, age 78, of San Antonio, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2004.
He worked for the City of San Antonio for 35 years. He was a hard worker, a good husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting and horses.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Romana Richie; children, Carlos Richie, Jr., and Raul Richie and wife, Josie; grandchildren, Mary Ann, Carlos III, Laura, William, Yvette, Raul Jr., Jorge, Natali and Gabriela; six great grandchildren; sisters, Maria Verdeja and Guadalupe Yanez; numerous nieces and nephews.
