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Betty Frances Vining Glanville
BETTY FRANCES VINING GLANVILLE, 81, passed away on May 9, 2007. Betty was born on March 15, 1926, in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Estelle Blankenship Vining and Benjamin Lowery Vining, and her son, James Michael Glanville. She is survived by her son, Robert Steven Glanville, wife Linda, of Cupertino, CA, her daughter, Mary Ann Moore, husband Bill, of Hereford, AZ, and her grand-children, Marie and Thomas Moore. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, and a generous and loving friend to many. She will be sorely missed by all of us. Betty graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX in 1946 with a B.S. in Chemistry and Math, and from the University of Texas with a M.A. in Chemistry in 1948. She moved to Houston with her family in 1964. She worked for the Society of Professional Well Logging Analysts and as a teacher of Chemistry and of Mathematics in the Houston Independent School District. Her son Steve remembers well how he had to behave when his mom was his teacher in math class. Betty was a long-time member of the Bridgebuilders Class of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. She really enjoyed participating in the Bell Choir, Chimes, and NOAH and the Kitchen Band at MDUMC. She had been a volunteer at Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, to interesting foreign places like Israel, and the annual Mystery Trip. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter for Texas, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her favorite flower was the Texas bluebonnet. Betty was an independent-living resident of Parkway for the last seven years. She had many friends and thoroughly enjoyed her time there. "The kids" always enjoyed visiting with her and her friends. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079. A graveside service is scheduled the following day, Wednesday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. in Dallas at Grove Hill Memorial Park cemetery, 4118 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75228.
Mary Clay Gardner Duke
MARY CLAY GARDNER DUKE died Wednesday, May 9th, 2007, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, John B. Duke, Jr., a Houston native and co-founder of GDS Engineers (now SNC Lavalin GDS). Mr. and Mrs. Duke had been married
for 45 years. Other survivors include her cousins Gladys Virginia (Peggy) Wilkinson Virski of Charlottesville, VA, Mary Reid Quick Flukinger of Newnan, GA, Beverly Burnet Quick Kearney of New Orleans, LA, and Burnet Rea Quick of Columbus, GA, their children and grandchildren, and many devoted friends. The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Gardner, Mrs. Duke was born April 8, 1920 in Lynchburg, VA, and spent her childhood in Montvale, VA, a village in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Roanoke College in 1941 and a Certificate in Medical Technology from Duke University in 1943. She pursued her career in hospitals and clinics in Palm Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, and Austin, TX, before settling in Houston, where she worked at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Mrs. Duke loved her husband, her family and friends, her gardens, and her adopted home in Houston, where she served many years as a docent at The Heritage Society. Although she was proud to be a naturalized Texan, Mrs. Duke retained the distinctive accent of southwestern Virginia and charmed everyone she met with the warmth, generosity, good humor and hospitality of "her people." We celebrate her life and memory. A private service honoring Mrs. Duke will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made in Mrs. Duke's name to The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002.
Buck C. Miller
Buck C. Miller, 89, died May 4, 2007, with his wife of sixty-three and a half years by his side. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 30, 1917. His Mother, Ora Drake Miller, died when he was two years old. Mahala Ann Gage was his Grandmother, Mother of Ora Drake Miller. Buck’s father, Clyde Gordon Miller, attended the Kansas City School of Law and received his law degree & license to practice in 1908, but never practiced law. He moved to Texas in 1908 and worked for the Frisco Railroad all his adult life. While a young lad, Buck C. worked as a paperboy for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Later Buck C. was a delivery boy for the Renfro Drug Corporation in Fort Worth. Graduating from high school in 1935, Buck and Grandville Poole, his brother-in-law, opened a cleaning and pressing business in Fort Worth. Buck C. attended T.C.U. from 1937-1939 where he did his Pre Law work. Buck C. left Fort Worth in June to enter the University of Texas School of Law at Austin. When arriving in Austin, Buck C. went to the Dean and asked for a job. Since Buck C. had all A’s and one B, the Dean told Buck C. to go to the Law Library and go to work. He earned thirty cents an hour. In Law School, Buck C. studied from daylight to dark and then to midnight. Buck C. Miller graduated from Law School in 1942, receiving his LLB degree and his license to practice Law the same year. He entered the Military Service April 10, 1942 and served four years, being discharged as a Lieutenant in the Military Police and also served as judge advocate in Tacoma, WA. On August 7, 1943, he met Raymonde Calmette at a dance for the Military in the Civic Center, San Francisco, California. That meeting blossomed into a romance that has lasted sixty-three and a half years and the romance was still going strong to the day of his death. They were married
December 26, 1943. They had and still have four children, Francis Miller, Carolyn Denton, Martin Miller and Paul Miller and nine Grandchildren. After the war, he and Raymonde came to Houston and Buck C. worked for Percy Foreman in 1946, then he engaged in private practice of law, becoming associated with King Haynie (a well known Criminal Appellate Lawyer who retired in 1949). Buck C. then became associated with Dan Brown, an Attorney in the Scanlan Bldg. in 1950. In 1953, Buck C. became associated with Philip Shafer, Attorney at Law. They practiced until Buck C. closed his downtown office in 1979. Buck C. never had a law partner. Buck C. Miller continued to do some law business until is death. No person ever had better in-laws than Buck C. Miller. They don’t make better human beings than Gaston and Rosa Calmette. He loved them both. Buck C. was happy that he had the opportunity to serve his Country, the United States of America. Buck C. was thankful that the United States of America gave him the opportunity to become a lawyer and engage in the practice of Law, which he enjoyed immensely. Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 14, 2007, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas 77025, with interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Robert W. Mei
Robert W. Mei, 70, born on June 06, 1936, passed away on May 8, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Robert will be missed by his family and friends.
Elise Marie Trostle
Elise Maris Trostle, a native Texan, passed on Sunday, May 6th at 11:26 a.m. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Trostle, two sons, Tim and Joel; and granddaughter, Taylor Trostle. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Forest Park Westheimer cemetery.
Norma Cardellini
Norma Cardellini, 82, born on August 21, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Norma will be missed by her family and friends.
Robert Lee Wynne III
ROBERT LEE WYNNE III, 67, well-known architect, died May 5 after a long illness. Born January 27, 1940 in Beaumont, TX, he was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Wynne Jr. and Virginia Ingram Wynne. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Architecture and moved to Houston in 1962. After becoming a registered architect in 1969, he established his own firm, Robert Wynne Architects. From 1978-1985, he served as associate partner at Langwith, Wilson and King before returning to private practice. Wynne achieved prominence in period and classical architectural design as expressed in distinguished custom homes in River Oaks and Memorial as well as other parts of the country. Known for his exceptional grasp of fine proportion and period detail, his work was featured in local and national magazines, including Period Homes and Houston Lifestyles and Homes. His work can be viewed at www.wynne-architects.com. Wynne was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity, Mensa, The American Institute of Architects and Bering Memorial United Methodist Church. He was grateful for being blessed with many talents, including a beautiful tenor voice, which often prompted others to ask if he was a professional singer. A kind and thoughtful person, he was also a devoted Texas Longhorn football fan as well as an avid bridge player, theater and arts patron, genealogist, talented writer, perfectionist and deeply profound thinker. He is survived by a brother, George Wynne, and wife Louise of El Paso; sister, Cicely Wynne of Houston; nephew, George Wynne Jr., and wife Abby of Houston; niece, Barbara Wynne, of Portland, OR; and aunt, Mary Alice Callahan, of Austin. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Bering Memorial United Methodist Church (1440 Harold, 713-526-1017) in Houston. The family will receive friends at a church reception following the service. The family wishes to thank Laverne Forehand; her daughter, Roia; and Teje Witcher for their special acts of kindness during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston ( www.mhahouston.org/). Personal tributes may be made at: www.webspawner.com/users/vcwvcw/index.html.
Phyllis Ann Rochester
PHYLLIS ANN ROCHESTER, July 31, 1951 May 5, 2007. Survived by husband James Sullivan; daughter Cynthia Sebastian & husband Rigo; son James McGregor and wife Jackie; mother Madge Richardson; brother Jeff Richardson & wife Alison; granddaughters: Crystal Hilts, Heather Russ & Isabeau McGregor. Memorial Service, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home, 7723 Beechnut.
Allen V. DuPont
ALLEN V. DuPONT, 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2007 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly, and by their children: Aimee Mick and husband Raymond, of Dripping Springs; Adrien DuPont and wife Cindy, of Katy, and Julien DuPont and wife Tara, of Dallas; grandchildren: Darcy and Trey Mick, Branden, Justin, Michele, and Phillip DuPont. Allen was born in Rayne, Louisiana, to Amedia and Claud DuPont. When he was 5 the family moved to Abbeville, Louisiana where he grew up. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a radio operator on transport planes and was stationed in the Marianas. After the war, he attended Louisiana State University and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He worked for Union Oil Company of California in the Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast Region, retiring in 1986 after 36 years of service. Allen spent many happy hours hunting and fishing, and working in the garden at his beloved farm in Grando, Texas. He was a wonderful cook and enjoyed entertaining family and friends with fish fries, dove suppers, venison chili and duck gumbo. He will be remembered lovingly for his courage and dignity as he battled a mean disease, his keen sense of humor, his steadfast support of his family and friends and for being a true gentle man. Our family wishes to thank all of the "helping hands" at Clarewood House who made his life a little easier in the last few years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Houston Area Parkinson's Society, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77098. Visitation at Miller Funeral Services, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77074. (713) 981-1184. Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft Street, Houston, Texas 77096. Father Hugh Cullen officiating.
Raymond Buddy Schuster
Raymond Buddy Schuster, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 following complications from a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in San Gabriel, CA on August 7, 1929 to Nora Elizabeth Annonsen and Frederich George Schuster. He was raised in Houston and Galveston, where he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Mashburn or "Joyce-Lynn" as he liked to call her. They were married
on June 11, 1949, lovingly raised four children and were able to celebrate fifty years of beautiful commitment in 1999. Buddy is preceded in death by his "sweet Joyce" and his brother Donald Frederich Stanley. He is survived by his brother Robert George Schuster and his wife Billie Jean. He is also survived and adored by his four children Rodney Jack Schuster, Barbara Gail Morrison, Pamela Kay Camp and Donald Craig Schuster, his seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with his dearest of friends Betty and Jack Alarid. After a trying childhood, much of which was spent in an orphanage, he bravely served his country as a Marine from 1944 to 1947 in the South Pacific on the island of Guam. He returned and began a career in refrigeration and air conditioning eventually starting his own business at the age of thirty. At age sixty he successfully transitioned into the oil business which thrived until the onset of his disease. Buddy never met a stranger and whether it was golf, tennis, Boy Scouts, AA, Sunday school or the oil business, he brought joy and life to all he encountered. His real-life relationship with Jesus Christ allowed him to preach his own gospel truth of "every day's a holiday and every night is Saturday night!" We know that he and Joyce are on a "holiday" like we cannot imagine and that he can finally add that eraser he's always wanted to his golf-scoring pencil. We love our Buddy! A memorial service will be held at the Memorial Church of Christ, 900 Echo Lane, Houston, TX 77024 on Monday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the church to assist the family of eighteen-month-old Malachi Schaefer in his ongoing battle with leukemia.
Thomas Charles Daniels
Thomas Charles Daniels, 61, born on October 5, 1945, in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on May 1, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Thomas will be missed by his family and friends.
Veronica (Ronnie) Anderson Curtis
Veronica (Ronnie) Anderson Curtis, born in Hartford, CT on June 12, 1927, died in Houston on April 30, 2007. Ronnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ronald Curtis; her only child, Aliccia McCullough; parents, Peter & Alice Pajonas; and 11 siblings. She leaves behind her much-loved granddaughter, Sharon Visser (David) and great-granddaughters, Meghan and Charlotte of Kirkville, NY. In the 40’s and 50’s, Ronnie was a vocalist with various trios and bands in Galveston, Corpus Christi and Houston. A secretary/receptionist in the 50’s and 60’s, Ronnie belonged to the Desk & Derrick Club, St. John Vianney Women’s Club, Meals on Wheels, and Saints Bowling League. A Memorial Mass celebrating Ronnie’s life will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks, on Monday, May 7, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Forest Park-Westheimer cemetery. For those desiring, please make a memorial contribution in Ronnie’s name to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4123.
Robert Lee (Bob) Hinton Sr.
ROBERT LEE (Bob) HINTON, SR. age 81, was called to his eternal peace on Friday, April 27, 2007 after a long and valiant fight with Parkinson's Disease. He was born 15 February 1926 to Corrine (Dion) Hinton and Charles R. Hinton in Galveston, TX. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WW II where he served until the end of the war as a cook/baker. He started boxing in the Navy and after his release, went on to box a few bouts professionally. After attending cosmetology school, Bob owned his own salon in downtown Houston from 1953 until his retirement in 1982. Bob lived a rich and rewarding life, even through the agony of advanced Parkinson's, with good cheer and never lost his quick wit or positive outlook on life, even through the worst of his disabilities. Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend he is preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister Gladys Backarich, sister EvaLou Graves and brother Fred C. Hinton. He is survived by his daughter Betty Vail, his son Robert L. Hinton, Jr. and wife, Kathy, and his sister Verda Coston of Alexandria, La. and Ora Dion, the aunt that raised him, of DeRidder La. Bob (PawPaw) is also survived by granddaughters Lori K. Vail, Seattle and Teri E. (Vail) Sparaco, NY, Stephanie and Jeanette Hinton of Boise, ID and great grandchildren Kellen, Seth and Piper Lambert-Vail, Seattle. Bob is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of which loved him dearly and without reservation. Numerous close and lifelong friends will also feel his absence in their lives. He will be greatly missed but rejoicing is in order, for his earthly frailties and limitations are no more. This gentle soul will forever be in our thoughts and memory. Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, 01 May at 7:00 p.m at Miller Funeral Home, 7723 Beechnut, Houston. All are invited to say a few words of reflection and joy, for knowing him. In lieu of flowers, Bob's family would be honored if a donation was made in his honor to the church of your choice or the National Parkinson's Foundation (www.parkinsons.org ).
Luis Adolfo Estrada
Luis Adolfo Estrada passed away on April 25, 2007. Born in Bluefields, Nicaragua in 1926. He came to New Orleans as a student and later served in the Korean War. In 1953 he married
Cilia Fleming and moved to Houston with family. L.A. Estrada owned his own business in the import/export industry and was well respected for his expertise and knowledge of Latin America Custom Laws. He worked closely with the Consular Corps in Houston and served as Honorary Vice Consul of Portugal. He is a direct descendant of Jose Dolores Estrada and Juan Jose Estrada, well known national heroes of Nicaragua. He is preceeded in death by sons David A. Estrada of Houston and Mark A. Estrada of Jacksonville, Florida. Survived by son Louis F. Estrada, daughter Vanessa M. Estrada, and grandaughter Haley Elysse Estrada. Memorial will be held 2 pm. April 28 at Miller Funeral Home, 713-981-1184.
Mary Elizabeth Robertson (Betty) Paul
Mary Elizabeth Robertson (Betty) Paul MARY ELIZABETH (BETTY) ROBERTSON PAUL was born in Dallas, Texas on January 30, 1930 to Louis Wellington and Fan Dorsey Phillips Robertson, who preceded her in death. She passed away peacefully at home in Houston on April 21, 2007. Her husband, children, grandchildren and friends lost a dear person. She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. She attended the University of Texas from 1947 to 1952. She was a member and officer of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She met Keith Paul at UT in 1950 and married
him in 1952. They spent 57 great years together. Betty, an only child, was blessed with five children and 16 grandchildren. She devoted her life to rearing her family but always made time to work for the childrens' schools, the Assistance League, the ZTA sorority and the ZTA Mothers Club. While she was an officer in some of the organizations, she preferred being a worker bee and always responded when called upon. Betty always loved West Texas and the Hill Country. As a young girl, she spent time at friends' ranches near Marfa and at Camp Warnakee in New Braunfels. After marriage and as the Paul family was growing up, they went to Prade Ranch and then to Lake Breeze Ski Lodge on Lake McQueeny for many years. Happily, they found "The Ranch" near Kerrville which the entire family enjoyed for 23 years. Betty and her doctors successfully fought three bouts of cancer from 1972 when she had her first breast cancer operation (and probably contracted hepatitis C) until her death from liver cancer. During all these years, she never asked "why me?" Instead she was grateful for all the blessings in her life and her time here. Despite her "inconvenient" illnesses, she led a full life filled by a large family and great friends. She loved to travel and visited many parts of the U.S.A., Europe and Asia. She started skiing at age 47 and continued until she was 70. Until the last few weeks of her life, she attended her Lunch Bunch, Sewing Club, Birthday Club, Supper Club, Assistance League and Zeta gatherings. She was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Life Member of the UT Ex-Students Association, Chancellors Council, Presidents Associates, Littlefield Society and Longhorn Foundation, M.D. Anderson Foundation President's Associates, the Assistance League and other charitable and historical groups. She is survived by her husband Keith; daughter Dr. Roseanne Elling of Dallas, her children, Trey, Michael and Robert; son Jeffrey R. Paul and wife Sheridan of The Woodlands, their children Jonathan and Katie; daughter Nancy Boyd and husband Jack of College Station, their children Kylie and Carrie Asher, Jordan, Tyler and Britton Boyd; son James E. Paul and wife Lynn of Houston, their children James, Jr., Kristen, Jerrod and Makayla; daughter Virginia Bousquet and husband Brant of Franklin, TN, their children Robert and Paul; brother in law Kenneth A. Paul and wife Mary Beth; nieces Mary Anna Paul, Alice King and Jennifer Langston; first cousin Laura P. Clark; first cousins in law, Lois Lee Peden and Bette and Phil Leonard; and a host of loyal and loving friends. The family is appreciative of treatment provided by Dr. Melanie Thomas and the staff at M.D. Anderson, Dr. Phillips Bentlif, Dr. Blane Holliger, the UT Liver Center, the Houston Hospice staff, and Betty's homecare givers and the support and prayers of so many special friends. Her body is being cremated and her ashes interred at the Garden of the Holy Cross at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in St. Martins Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in the Bagby Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Assistance League of Houston or to any organization of your choice.
Doris Elaine Burr Rogers
DORIS ELAINE BURR ROGERS, 73, Pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd in Sugar Land, Texas, passed away April 21, 2007 at home after a bout with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas E. Rogers; two sons, Thomas K. Rogers and Stephen Burr Rogers; father, Homer B. Burr; and sister, Jean Burr Bradley. Doris is survived by her son, John B. Rogers; nephews, Joshua Rogers and Jason N. Rogers; and mother, Avis Robbins Burr. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 26, 2007, 11:00 am, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services. Interment in Coldwater Baptist Church cemetery, Hagewood, LA.
Thomas G. Bowen
THOMAS G. BOWEN was called home to meet his Lord on April 20, 2007 at the age of 86. Thomas was born in 1920 in Austin, TX. He married
Hughdee Shirley in 1939 and joined the US Navy in 1940 where he was a Fireman 2nd class stationed in Corpus Christi, TX . His professional career was spent as a Senior Underwriter in the insurance industry, retiring in Houston from CIGNA (formerly I.N.A.) He was a 32nd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite Bodies and a lifetime member of Ben Hur Temple in Austin, TX. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Hughdee, one daughter, Linda, his granddaughter Gretchen and her husband Robert and 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Julianna and Theresa. A visitation with his family will be @ 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Miller Funeral Home, 7723 Beechnut with funeral service to follow @ 12:00 noon. A Masonic burial will follow at Memorial Oaks cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway. Though he didn't often express it, Dad was proud of his family and loved us all very much. His smile, his presence and his sparkling blue eyes will be sorely missed.
John G. Lesko
John G. Lesko, 48, born on July 10, 1958 in Passaic, New Jersey, passed away on April 13, 2007 in Houston, Texas. John will be missed by his family and friends.
Marjorie Ann Schmidt Hilton
MARJORIE ANN SCHMIDT HILTON, 85, passed away at her daughter's home on Thursday, April 12, 2007. She was born on July 22, 1921 in Houston, Texas to Walter Kosse and Blanche Schmidt. She attended San Jacinto and La Porte High Schools and The University of Texas. She married
DeWitt Arnold Hilton, Sr. on July 10, 1943 and they were married
for 63 years. Marjorie Ann was preceded in death by her husband DeWitt in September, 2006. She is survived by her daughter Deean Watson and her husband Dr. Charles L. Watson; her sons Royal S. Hilton and wife Ellen, and DeWitt A Hilton, Jr. and wife Shelley. Gammy, as they all called her, is also survived by six grandchildren: Ashley, Brent, Jenny, Lauren, Lisa, and Chase; by six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dotty K. Jackson and Kosse Hodges, and numerous nieces and nephews. After her love of family and friends, her passion was growing beautiful flowers. The family wishes to thank The Houston Hospice, Wanda Steptoe, and Diane Mason for their loving care of Marjorie. A visitation with family and friends will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 7723 Beechnut near the SW Fwy., Houston, Texas from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2007. A private burial service will take place at the Houston National cemetery. Because of Marjorie's love of gardening, contributions can be made to The Brookwood Community, 1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, TX 77423 or a charity of your choice.
Ronald George Dossett
RONALD GEORGE DOSSETT passed away on April 4, 2007. He was 91 years old. He was born January 28, 1916 to John Henry Dossett and Emily Payne Dossett of London England. He immigrated to the United States in 1954. He served as a psychiatric nurse at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston and later joined the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences where he spent many years assisting its psychiatric research team. His passions were music and the opera and a love of philosophy. He often mentioned that he lived in the most interesting times: living through two world wars, seeing the birth of air travel and space exploration and watching the incredible advances of medical science. He is survived by his wife, June Kaye Dossett and his daughters Linda Nordquist and husband, Frederick, Judith Deaton and husband William, and Penelope Dossett-Gross and husband John. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Christopher Kurt Nordquist, William Gregory Deaton, Malcolm Bret Nordquist, Wendy Loren Deaton, and Meredith Anne Richardson; and three great grandchildren: Ashley Kim Nordquist, Luke Richardson and Kate Richardson. A celebration of his life was conducted for the immediate family.
Marji Umbricht
MARJI UMBRICHT, 76, lost a short battle with her third bout of cancer on April 4, 2007. She died at home with her husband Ed by her side. Her strength and patience were an inspiration to her children Ed Umbricht III, Susan Petty, Jan Fratus and Joan Umbricht, and their families. Marji was a smart and talented spinner, weaver, wood carver, musician, performer, traveler, knitter (she delighted in knitting hats for babies and young children undergoing cancer treatment), puzzler, landscape architect, artist, master gardener, seamstress, loving wife and mother. Memorial service: Monday, April 9, 2007, 2:00 PM, All Faith Funeral Services of Houston, 9034 Long Point (at Campbell), Houston. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mickie Joe Carroll
MICKIE JOE CARROLL, 72 of Bellaire, passed away on April 1, 2007. Mr. Carroll was born May 1, 1934 in Pt. Arthur, Texas and lived most of his life in Houston, Texas and was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Mickie is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Gay, daughter Lori and husband DeVoe Smelley; son Frank and wife Tricia; grandchildren, Alan, Kristin and Lindsey Schultz and half-brother, Arthur Dunn. Mickie graduated from the University of Houston and later founded Carrolls Discount Office Furniture in October 1972 which is now proudly operated by his family. Details of the memorial service are pending but Miller Funeral Services (713)981-1184 will have details as soon as final arrangements are made. Honorary Pall Bearers are Clifford "Doc" Price, William E. Booker, Jerry Darnell, Guy Waters, Woody Thevenote and grandsons Alan Schultz and Christopher Smelley. The family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Mohammed Attar and dedicated staff and everyone at The Methodist Hospital for the excellent care Mickie received. The family request donations to the Living Water Intl. (877)594-4426 in lieu of flowers.
Tamara Susan Pair Robinson
AMARA SUSAN PAIR ROBINSON passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at age 46. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edwin Pair, a longtime Chronicle employee, & her mother, Nelda Moore Pair, an R.N. Tamara leaves behind two sons, Jeremy Charles Robinson, & Jarred Blane Robinson. She also leaves two sisters, Ginger Pair & Sheryl Marsh & brother-in-law Larry Marsh, as well as her aunt Mrs. Helen Savage & cousins Mark Fretwell and Herbert & Irving Savage. Tammy had many friends, was loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed. May she rest in peace in her eternal home.
