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Norma Martha Saenger
GRAPEVINE -- Norma Martha Saenger, 86, a retired insurance secretary, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Grapevine.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in City Cemetery in Fredricksburg. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Foust Funeral Home.
Norma Saenger was born Nov. 14, 1910, in Fredricksburg.
She was a member of the Sons of Hermann Dallas Lodge 022-2 and Living Word Lutheran Church in Grapevine.
Survivors: Niece, Marlin Pape of Fredricksburg; nephew, Ronald Schoenewolf; and lifelong friends, Faye Kirk and Mozelle Bryan.
J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors
Grapevine, 481-2525
Howard William Schmidt
BURLESON -- Howard William Schmidt, 89, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at home.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Burleson.
Howard Schmidt was born Dec. 22, 1907, in Topeka, Kan. He was a resident of Burleson for 13 years. He was formerly of Montana and Oklahoma. He began his career with Western Weighing, a division of Santa Fe Railroad, as a messenger boy at the age of 16. He retired as city manager for that company. He enjoyed guns, target practice, reloading and reading. He was very devoted to his family. He enjoyed traveling with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Schmidt, on June 16, 1988.
Survivors: Sons and daughters-in- law, Howard L. and Carol Schmidt of Oklahoma City and Robert A. Nita Schmidt of Corvallis, Mont.; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Glen Gadbury of Burleson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson
Burleson, 295-5211
Jerry D. Shumate
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Jerry D. Shumate, 66, owner of Fire and Safety Equipment Co., died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at home.
Funeral: noon Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: full military honors and Masonic graveside ritual in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
Memorials: Shriners Hospital, c/o Moslah Shrine Temple, Fort Worth.
Jerry D. Shumate was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Waco.
He was retired from the Air Force and had served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Shumate was past master of James V. Callan Da-Lite Masonic Lodge 1422 AF&AM in Dallas. He was a member of Scottish Rite, Moslah Shrine and past president of the Moslah Clown Unit.
Survivors: Wife, Peggy Shumate of North Richland Hills; son, Gary Shumate and his wife, Debra, of North Richland Hills; daughters, Janet Stone and her husband, Jimmy Don Hardin, of North Richland Hills, Yvetta King of North Richland Hills, Vicci Winchester of Keller, Jerri Lynn Shumate of Arizona, Jackie Benoit of Washington and Kelly Chambers of Washington; brother, P.B. Shumate Jr. of California; sister, Jeanette Jenkins of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Tara Shumate and Cory Shumate, both of North Richland Hills and Shilo Winchester of Keller; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Leona Starr
SPRINGTOWN -- Leona Starr, 80, a homemaker, died Monday, May 12, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Heights Baptist Church. Burial: Annetta Cemetery.
Leona Starr was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Mississippi.
Survivors: Son, Udell Starr of Springtown; sister, Nanny Laura Davis of Stephenville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nephew, J.W. McMahan of Hurst; and several other nieces and nephews.
Baumgardner Funeral Home
3704 Highway 377 S., 731-8400
Perry W. Tate
FORT WORTH -- Perry W. Tate, 67, a minister and city of Fort Worth street department employee, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Samaria Baptist Church, 1125 East Elmwood. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Gardens; Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.
Perry W. Tate was born March 22, 1930, in Crockett. He was a member and associate minister of First Samaria Baptist Church.
Survivors: Wife, Thelma Tate; sons, Charles Tate, Wilson Tate and James Tate, all of Fort Worth; daughter, Alice V. Wadley of Fort Worth; brother, Authur Lee Moore of Crockett; sister, Frankie M. Watson of Crockett; grandchildren, Charles P. Tate Jr. and Sammie Lee Tate, both of Fort Worth.
Rev's Funeral Parlor
3615 Vaughn Blvd., 536-0200
Nathaniel H. Thompkins
FORT WORTH -- Nathaniel H. Thompkins, 81, a retired custodian with Mrs Baird's Bakery, died Wednesday, May 13, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, 2515 Shaw St. in Tyler. Burial: Evergreen Memorial Park in Tyler. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Home.
Nathaniel H. Thompkins was born Aug. 12, 1915, in Cherokee County. He coached Little League baseball for many years and loved playing dominoes.
Survivors: Former wife and mother of his children, Gertrude Mollette; son, Kevin D. Thompkins and his wife, Patricia; daughter, Billye Lewis; sister, Hattie Beal; and grandchildren, Steven Jones and Katrina Thompkins.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Gary Ray Wilkins
GORMAN -- Gary Ray Wilkins, 46, a pilot for Zapata Protein U.S.A. Inc., died Wednesday, May 13, 1997, in Abbeville, La.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Gorman. Burial: Gorman- Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gary Ray Wilkins was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Bakersfield, Calif.
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Gorman, (817) 734-2272
Allie J. Williams
STEPHENVILLE -- Allie J. Williams, 77, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Lacy Funeral Home. Rev. Leaon Johnston will officiate. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine.
Allie J. Williams was born June 13, 1919, in Oklahoma. She married Orville Williams May 9, 1936, in Clairemont.
She was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She lived in Stephenville for 19 years, moving here from Gustine.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 25, 1977, and by two sons, Johnny B. Williams and Jack O. Williams.
Survivors: Sons, Harvey Williams and Jim Williams, both of Stephenville.; daughter, Janice Ayers of Stephenville; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great- grandchildren.
Lacy Funeral Home
Stephenville, (817) 968-2102
Willie A. "Billie" Wynne
FORT WORTH -- Willie A. "Billie" Wynne, 88, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Willie Wynne was born June 18, 1908, in Rosebud. She attended Texas State Teacher's College in Huntsville before moving to Fort Worth. She was a longtime member of the Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No. 166 in Fort Worth. For over 50 years she was a dedicated teacher of children at College Avenue Baptist Church.
She was a devoted wife, beloved aunt, and grandmother to "all" her children. "Baba" will be missed by her large family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick H. Wynne, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors: Sister-in-law, Polly Wynne of Fort Worth; niece, Ruth Galvan of Fort Worth; numerous other nieces and nephews; many close great-nieces and nephews, including Felicia Adams of Austin, Alex Galvan of Grapevine, Nelda Ranelle of Euless, Wanda Goode of Bedford and Martha Hill of Bryan; and many more great-great-nieces and nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Simon Alderete
ARLINGTON -- Simon Alderete, 72, an oil field worker, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Rosary: 6 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home.
Simon Alderete was born July 3, 1924, in Houston.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors: Wife, Elida Alderete of Arlington, married on April 15, 1950, in Alice, Texas; daughters, Enedina Salinas of Arlington, Linda Tovar of Grand Prairie and Lucinda Hernandez of Arlington; brothers, Lupe Hernandez of Elgin, Ramon Margain of Austin and Raul Margain of Grand Prairie; and grandchildren, Christian Salinas, Gabriel Alderete, Michael Hernandez, Angelica Greer, Laura Hernandez and Vanessa DeLeon, all of Arlington, and Christopher Lopez of Grand Prairie.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Oscar Anderson
FORT WORTH -- Oscar "Lil Red" Anderson, 65, a retired laborer, died Monday, May 12, 1997, at a nursing home.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Chapel. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Oscar Anderson was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Fort Worth.
Williams Funeral Chapel
5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781
Cliff Armstrong
FORT WORTH -- Cliff Armstrong, 41, formerly of Cranford, N.J., died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, from a work related accident involving high voltage.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Memorials: Parkland Foundation to benefit the Children's Burn Unit, Parkland Hospital Burn Unit, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75235 and Shriner's Hospital for Children. 6977 Main St., Houston, Texas 77030.
Cliff Armstrong was born July 19, 1955, in Cranford, N.J.
Cliff was a kind and generous man who loved life and shared himself and his love unconditionally with his wife, his family, his friends and his pets, all of whom will miss his gentle presence greatly.
The family is thankful for the immediate care given at the scene of the accident by Larry Smith and Denny Richards and the Hurst Paramedic Team. We would also like to thank the staff of the Parkland Hospital Burn I.C.U for their excellent care given Cliff during his final days.
Survivors: Loving and devoted wife, Rosemary; mother, Eileen Armstrong of Cranford, N.J.; father, William Armstrong of Woodstock, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jodi Armstrong and their children, Matthew, Nathan, Katherine and Sarah; brother and sister- in-law, John and Patricia Armstrong; sister and brother-in-law, Maura and Paul Vitale and their children, Mary Katherine, Paul Samuel and Margaret Rose; uncle, Father Matthew O'Rourke; aunt, Sister Margaret O'Rourke; uncle and aunt, John and Elaine O'Rourke; aunt, Clare Armstrong; mother-in-law, Mary Engel; father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, Joseph and Donna Engel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Ingrid Engel and their children, Sophie and Chloe; Steve and Jeanne Engel and their children, Chandler and Tayler, Mary Jo Engel and her daughter, Ariel Rose; Virginia Engel; Robert and Linda Engel; William and Wendy Engel and their daughter, Shona; John and Lisa Engel; James and Kelly Engel and the children, Melinda, Anthony and Kristen; Christianne and Joe Maurigi; Marigrace Engel; Frank and Kim Engel; Michael Engel and Danny Engel. Cliff also leaves many, many close and loving friends too numerous to mention.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
Arlie L. Berry
ARLINGTON -- Arlie L. Berry, 72, a retired engineer for LTV Corp., died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens.
Memorials: Mission Printing.
Arlie L. Berry was born Nov. 28, 1924, In Quanah.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
