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Mildred Eberspacher Elkins
Mildred Elkins Friendly, humorous, and a natural teacher are just a few words used to describe Mildred Elkins, who passed away April 15 after a short illness. Born in Houston Heights in 1918, the youngest of 5 children, Mildred graduated from Rice University in 1940. She taught first grade in Houston for over 30 years, and in 1973 earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Sam Houston State…
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John Dean Fortune
John D. Fortune, 65, passed away on April 11, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha, and her mother, Debra Fortune. Dean, as fondly known by all, was a kind hearted, easy going man. He was a loving and doting Father whose world revolved around his daughter, Samantha. He was a loyal friend especially to Debra and will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. May he now rest in…
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James David Comstock
James David Comstock, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Katy, TX. He was born on September 13, 1924 in Livingston, Texas to John and Vivian Hughes Comstock. He is survived by friends and family. He was preceded in death in 2007 by his wife of 60 years, Mary Comstock. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Pattison United Methodist Church (3711…
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Patsy Ruth McKoin
Patsy Ruth McKoin, 76 entered into life on Saturday, March 30, 1935 in Blevins, Arkansas. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Houston Hospice. Mrs. McKoin is reunited with her husband, Roy McKoin. She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons, Gary Grubbs and his wife Teresa of Houston and Kenneth Grubbs of Bastrop; daughter, Cheryl Andra of Stockton, Missouri; one…
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Arthur Louella Levy
Arthur Louella Levy, 78, passed away in Spring, Texas on April 5, 2011. She was born November 5,1932 to parents David Arthur and Myrtle White. Arthur Lou was preceded in death by her parents, brother Harry, and foster brother Francis Elliott. Arthur Lou is survived by her daughter, Dee Anne Busha, son-in-law Troy Richard Busha, and granddaughter Amelia Elizabeth Busha. Arthur Lou was born in…
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Eric Ray Vigil
Eric Ray Vigil, Katy, Texas, died unexpectedly on April 5, 2011. Eric was born March 12, 1987, in Pueblo, Colorado. Eric graduated from Cinco Ranch High School in 2005 and most recently served honorably for his country in the U.S. Marine Corp, discharged in 2010. Eric is survived by a loving family, his mother Jacqueline Barrett Vigil, father Rich A. Vigil and stepmother Dannet Vigil, stepsister…
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Edward Frank Koob
Edward F. Koob, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2011 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Naomi Koob and daughter Karen McDaniel. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Wilma Koob, son Terry Koob, grandsons Taylor Koob and Jeffrey Cox and wife Alida, great-granddaughter Gracen Cox, step daughter Elaine Wilson and stepsons Wayne Wilson and Jimmy Wilson…
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Kerry Brown Charles Jr.
On Wednesday, March 30, 2011, God called His angel home to receive his wings and bask in the glory of Heaven. Kerry Brown Charles, Jr. was born in Rayne, Louisiana, but grew up in Houston, Texas where he graduated from Alief Hastings High School in 1992. While there, he became known for his skills on the football field, as well as his amazing gift of bringing laughter wherever he went. Kerry…
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Tillie Collins
Tillie Collins passed away on March 24, 2011 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Curtis Collins Jr., her oldest son, Curtis Collins lll, her parents, and siblings. She was the last survivor of Jake and Effie Harskamp Vierwinden who immigrated from Holland through Ellis Island in 1914. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Clyde and Betty Collins,…
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Richard Thomas Kirst Jr.
Richard Thomas Kirst, Jr. is an amazing person. He was born in Lebanon, PA on October 9, 1950, one of nine children. Raised Catholic, he sincerely wanted to serve God and entered the Seminary to become a priest, but there was much with which he didn’t agree. He left to enter a new mission, the Air Force. While stationed in England repairing jet aircrafts, he met his wife Patsy Kyong. Upon…
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Jack Alfred Hanson
Jack Alfred Hanson passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Joaquin, Texas. Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Mae Hanson, his father, John Taylor Hanson, and is survived by his sister Shirley Hanson Mills, her husband Jerry E. Mills, his niece Denise Mills Curtis and her husband Marl L. Curtis. Jack proudly served his country for over 8 years in…
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Charles Wortham Spencer
Charles Wortham Spencer, born February 24,1914, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2011. Charles, a native Houstonian, affectionately known as "Chilie", graduated from San Jacinto High School, Houston University and attended Massey Business School. Charles worked with his father and brothers in the Spencer Sauer Lumber business for many years growing to more than twenty lumber yards in…
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Dr. Edward A. Driscoll
Dr. Edward A. Driscoll, 93, was received by his Savior on March 20, 2011. He was born in New York City on October 4, 1917. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward M. and Adrienne, and his brother Albert. He is survived by Atha Lee, his loving wife of 67 years, four sons; Edward and wife Suzy, Stephen and wife Kathy, Phillip, and Paul. Survived also by 5 grandchildren, 11 great-…
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Glenn Rees
Glenn Lee Rees, 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, March 18, 2011. His life was a courageous journey that glorified his Heavenly Father. Glenn was born in Covina, California on October 28, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Rees and mother, Vivian Rees. Glenn is survived by, Diane, the love of his life and wife of 32 years. He lives on through his wonderfully…
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Clarence Simpson Adkins Jr.
Clarence Simpson “Buster” Adkins, Jr. went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2011. He was born August 30, 1926 to Clarence Simpson Adkins, Sr. and Lucy Clothilde Wilder Adkins, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother Carol. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Rankin, sister Billie Adams, son Rick, wife Jan, daughter Ivy, husband Eric Rathgeber, son Court, wife Kimberly, son Brett,…
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Esther Alwine Louise Lampp
Esther Louise Lampp, age 88 went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 3, 2011 at her home in Houston, Texas. Born April 30, 1922 of Paul and Louise Zoch-Medack in Serbin, Texas, she was the second of eight siblings. She married William Jackson Lampp, Sr. and after living in several states around the country with their children, finally settled in Houston, Texas. It was of her love of…
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Matthew Milliken
Tyler was born on May 28, 1991 in Kingsport, Tennessee. From the very beginning, Ty was a joy and inspiration to all he came in contact with. He was truly a free spirit. Everyone that had the privilege to love and know Ty can be comforted from by the fact he now resides with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ our Heavenly Father. From an early age, Ty was active in all sports but his main passion…
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Vicki Hill
Mrs. Victoria Robles Hill (known to all as Aunt Vicki) age 44, died at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas on Friday February 25, 2011. She was born August 23, 1966 in Rosenberg, Texas to Cipriano and Maria Robles. Vicki made her home over the last 44 years in Katy, Texas. She dedicated her life to her husband Louie Hill and her work at Kingsland Blvd Animal Clinic along with many…
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Neale H. Taylor
Neale H. Taylor, age 49, passed away on February 19. He is lovingly remembered by mother and stepfather Peggy & Earl Futrelle; daughters Kelly & Lindsey Taylor; brother & sister-in-law Gary & Lynn Taylor; nephew Jeffrey Taylor; step-sister Vivian Williamson, husband Mac & family; step-sister Ann Schuler, husband Michael & family; as well as friends & loved ones. He is…
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Danna Deane Reynolds McPhail
Danna Deane Reynolds McPhail, 69, died Thursday, February 10, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. Danna was born on March 3, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tulsa Central High school in 1959. Her father, Daniel Reynolds, a respected Tulsa optometrist, preceded her passing. Danna is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, George McPhail of…
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Leona Losack Jackson
LEONA LOSACK JACKSON went to be with our Lord on February 8, 2011. Survived by the love of her life, Larry B. Jackson, daughter Linda Fox and husband, Bryan, son Kevin Jackson and Ray King, son Keith Jackson and her granddaughter, Kylee, son Kelly Jackson and her grandchildren, Bruce and Macy. Greeted in Heaven by her parents, John and Martha Losack, sister Catherine Phillips, brothers Johnnie…
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Kenneth Raymond Bossier
Kenneth Raymond Bossier, 76, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 in Friendswood, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1935 to Alexander Earl & Lillie Mae Wade Bossier in Maringouin, Louisiana. Kenneth was an Air Force veteran who was passionate about God and golf. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his son, Chris Bossier & wife Delanie; daughter, Debbie Wright & husband…
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Donald Ray Knight
Donald R. Knight, 55, entered into eternal rest February 7, 2011 peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Ida Fay Knight, His son Donald Ray Knight Jr and wife Naomi Jean Knight and Daughter Dawn Rochelle Knight and his four grandchildren Aurora Danielle Krueger, Andrea Nicole Krueger, Ryan Aiden Knight and Annabelle Rose Knight. His father Milton C. Knight Sr and his three…
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Bill Warden
William Harrison Warden, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Marguerite Vitiello Warden. He is survived by his four sons and their spouses, Steve (Monica), Bill (Lilly), Greg (Becky), Jeff (Cindy), his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bill was a true “Southern Gentleman” who spread his unique charm throughout his long and…
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Gregory Paul Landreth
Gregory Paul Landreth was born November 29, 1960 in Abilene, Texas. At the age of 50, Greg went to be with his Lord on February 4, 2011 in Lubbock, Texas after a short battle with cancer. Gregory is survived by his mother, Sue Carroll and husband Richard of Spring, TX and his father, Tommy E Landreth and wife Margaret of Tomball, TX. Gregory is also survived by his grandfather, E.C. "PawPaw"…
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Leahbelle Treadway Hill
Leahbelle Treadway Hill, a thoughtful, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died at Houston Hospice, surrounded by her family, on January 29, 2011 at the age of 94. Born in Gladbrook, Iowa on April 22, 1916, she spent her childhood there. Before entering nursing school, she accompanied her great aunt and uncle on a trip to Goose Creek, TX. Her plans changed when she…
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Mattie B. Boshell
Mattie B. Boshell, 94 passed away in Pearland, Texas. January 27, 2011. She was born January 27, 1917 to parents Thomas and Minnie Lowery of Dora, Alabama. Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, husband R. J. Boshell, her brother Bill Lowery, her sisters Ruth Lawler, Christine Peters of Alabama and Louise McKinney of Atlanta, Georgia. Mattie is survived by her daughter Brenda Crocker…
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