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Scott Wayne Wakefield, 61, of Bay City, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Scott was born on January 16, 1957 to the late Bob Wakefield and Mabel Birkner Wakefield. Scott was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He spent a good deal of time with his brothers, nephews, and children taking them hunting and fishing. He was known to frequently witness the gospel of Jesus Christ and professed his faith. Scott is survived by his former spouse, Robbie Burt, and very dear friend, Audrey Lovett; daughters, Deborah Wakefield House, Kathleen Wakefield, Brooke Haydon and Brock Haydon of Kentucky. Scott’s siblings, Bobby Wakefield, Glen Wakefield, David Wakefield, and sister, Diane Wakefield. Grandchildren, Kayson Woodson, Krista Wells, her daughter, Charlie Wells, Shanna Whisenhunt and her children, Kenliegh and Julienn Whisenhunt. Scott’s nephews include, Mark Wakefield and partner Janie Riley, Louis Uherek Jr., Dustin Wakefield, William Wakefield, Steve Wakefield, and Tyler Wakefield. Scott’s nieces include, Luanne Uherek Ford, Karen Uherek, Jennifer Childers, and Julianne Collins. And finally, his dog, Gus. Memorial services will be held in late May.
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Linda June Stuhrenberg Wallis, 64, of Palacios, Texas passed away peacefully on March 17, 2018. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 21st from 4-6pm at the Palacios Funeral Home followed by a Rosary Service at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Thursday, March 22nd at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Janak as officiant and will be followed by interment at Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Palacios Funeral Home. Born on June 11, 1953, in Palacios, Texas, Linda June Stuhrenberg Wallis was the third of four children to the late Edwin and Helen Stuhrenberg. She was raised on the family farm in the Carancahua community and graduated in 1971 from Palacios High School. Linda attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and completed her Dental Hygiene degree in Houston at the University of Texas Medical Branch, graduating at the top of her class. In 1974, Linda married her high school sweetheart and moved to Baton Rouge. After a short time in Louisiana, they returned to Palacios where Linda worked as a dental hygienist and became actively involved in the community. In 1979, the next chapter of Linda and Craig’s life began with the birth of their son Kyle and two years later daughter Courtney on Valentine’s Day. During this time, they took advantage of an opportunity to invest in the shrimping industry and Craig honored Linda by naming one of their first boats “Linda June.” In the years that followed, Linda’s role as a wife and mother became the center of her life and she retired after 18 years in dental hygiene to focus on her role at home. Linda continued to serve the Palacios community as an active member and later an honorary member of the Harmonie Club, a member of the Alapha Club, a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and an adult leader and lifelong supporter of the 4-H Program. Linda seized every opportunity to connect both family and friends by coordinating trips to snow ski, water ski, scuba dive or simply lounge by the beach. Her adventurous spirit only grew stronger as she became “Mimi” to her four grandchildren. Linda is survived by her husband of 44 years Craig Alan Wallis of Palacios; son Kyle Maxwell Wallis and wife Andrea of El Campo; daughter Courtney Leigh Wallis Kenner and husband Jeff of Fulshear; grandchildren Riley and Abby Wallis and Whittney and Brooks Kenner; brothers W.A. (Bill) Stuhrenberg and wife Gerry and Marvin Stuhrenberg and wife Joan; sister Teresa Adams and husband Jim. Linda was proud of her contributions towards the establishment of the “Leafs for Life” Program in support of the Palacios Community Medical Center. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to the Palacios Community Medical Center, 311 Green, Palacios, TX 77465. For more information, call 361-972-2511 or visit www.palacioshospital.net. In addition, Linda enjoyed supporting Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic School in El Campo where two of her grandchildren attend and would like to also provide the option to offer donations to the SPS Endowment Fund in Linda’s memory. Donations may be mailed to 302 W. Church Street, El Campo, TX 77437. For more information, call 979-543-2901 or visit www.stphilipschool.org. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Annie Lopez, Cathy Green, Shirley Quintero, and Kathy Maloney for putting their own lives aside to care for Linda during the times she needed them the most. Your care, patience and friendship is an inspiration to all of us.
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Billy Ray Ware, 76, of Van Vleck, TX passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Bay City, TX to the late Edward and Laura Ruth (Kennedy) Ware. Billy was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, domino player, and could cook excellent barbeque. He was a hard worker, he started with Dow in 1969 as an Electrician and retired in 1996, with over 26 years of dedication. Billy was his name but his kids and close friends called him “Pops”. He loved his family and was very proud at how successful his sons were, and bragged on them often. He never met a stranger and once you became his friend you were his friend for life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Billy is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly Diane Ware; brothers, Edward Ware and Larry Ware; twin brother, Jerry Ware; sisters, Jean Kirkland and Melba Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia “Pat" Murphey Ware; sons, Billy Ray “Sonny” Ware Jr. of Bay City, Matthew Lee Ware of Mont Belvieu, TX., Craig Ware and wife Alyce of Rosharon, TX, Shane Ware and wife Misty of Angleton, TX.; grandchildren, Josh Shafer, Ashley Shafer Conway, Kala Briel Ware, Bryson Matthew Ware, and Addyson Ware; step-grandchildren, Jarred Hintze and Ashlyn Hintze; great-grandchildren, Hallie Shafer, Lincoln Conway and Grayson Ray Campbell. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Graveside Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. A gathering will take place at the Neon Moon Club on 7th Street in Bay City, following the services. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City TX; 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, February 14, 2018 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Shannon Washburn On October 6, 1968, a baby girl was born to Johnson Washburn, Sr. and Cecelia Washburn, in Shiprock, New Mexico whom they named Shannon Washburn. Shannon was a very bright, spirited, loving and caring person. She loved to help and listen to people. She was a nail technician in her spare time. She was a member of Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bay City. She was baptized on April 17, 2016, by Pastor Kevin Blake. She leaves to cherish her most precious memories to one daughter, Jennifer Franklin (Robert); four sons, Evan Frank of Farmington, New Mexico, Aaron Frank of Markham, Texas (Amanda Davis), Christopher Thompson (Andrea Thomas) and Cody Washburn (Bridget Robbins) both of Bay City, Texas; father, Johnson Washburn, Sr. of Shiprock, New Mexico; nine grandchildren, Robert Jr., Michael, Nysia, Kai’re, Ge’vonni, Dorrian, Roqi, Landon, and Layla; nine siblings, Glenna John (Paul), Nancy Nelson (Jimmy), Tim Washburn (Josie), Cinda Rosenthal, Celia Washburn, Katherine Nelson (Melvin), Johnson Washburn and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
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Funeral services for Elaine Gardenhire Watson, 73, of Los Angeles, California will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Inglewood Mortuary in Inglewood, California. Among her Texas survivors include two sisters, Joyce M. Wiggins of Bay City and Patricia D. Prince (John L.) of Cedar Lake; and an enormous host of other relatives. Arrangements with Inglewood Mortuary, Inglewood California; phone, 310-412-6811; fax, 310-672-3932.
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Thomas Michael Wedemeier, 80, of Angleton, Texas, formerly of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 in Angleton. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday December 18, 2017 in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Thomas Lester officiating. Burial was held at 3:00 p.m. in Hillside Cemetery in Cuero, Texas. Visitation was held Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. Mr. Wedemeier was born September 3, 1937 in Victoria, Texas to Thomas and Grace Urban Wedemeier. He grew up in Victoria and retired from the Texas Railroad Commission. His parents; and sister, Norma Ferges preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Wedemeier of Angleton; daughter, Julianne McNeff and husband Mike of San Antonio; step-daughter, Kara Nicholas of Austin; brothers, Frank Wedemeier and wife Patti of Sugarland, and Joe Wedemeier; and one grandchild, Kevin McNeff. Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home, Angleton, Texas; 979-849-4343. Online condolences may be sent at www.palmsfuneralhome.com
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Our precious mother, Doris Hickl Wendel 74 of Angleton, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on 1-15-18. She was born in El Maton, Texas to the late August Andrew Hickl and Otilie Hamala Hickl. She graduated in 1961 from Tidehaven High School and played the drums in the high school band. Doris worked for UTMB TDC for 19 years as a clerk in the medical department. She was very involved and dedicated to her church Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She enjoyed volunteering at the Catholic resale shop for many years after retirement. Doris's many hobbies included sewing, canning, and gardening. She stayed busy quilting and sewing clothes for her family, and later on sewing for grandkids as well. Back in her younger days you could find her in the kitchen every Friday making a variety of kolaches and cinnamon rolls. On Sundays she would bake chocolate and lemon meringue pies. She loved tending to her many plants and flowers outside. She definitely had a green thumb. The highlight of Doris's life were her grandkids, who all called her Mimi. They loved spending as much time with her as possible. Doris looked forward to going camping every summer with her family, and when she could get in a little fishing, that would especially make her happy. Survivors include her partner and best friend of 10 years Rick Lovelace, her son Greg Wendel (Charlene), daughter Denise Lezak (Mark), son David Wendel (Melanie), daughter Jennifer Hill (Peyton), brother James Hickl (Glenda), sister Patricia Gavranovic (James), grandchildren, Kristen Wendel, Garret Wendel, Brad Lezak (Kayla),Amy Lezak, Kady Lezak, Ryan Lezak, Jacob Lezak, Kirk Wendel, Kayla Wendel, Kevin Wendel, Kristen Johnson, Caroline Gaspard (Derek), Dillon Hill, Savannah Hill, Morgan Hill, great-grandchild Haven Spriggins. A Rosary/Visitation will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and Funeral Mass at St. Peters on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Father Victor Perez officiating along with Rev. Father Gabriel J. Mensah. Interment will follow at St. Peters Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dillon Hill, Garret Wendel, Kevin Wendel, Jacob Lezak, Brad Lezak, Jody Hickl. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Lezak and Doug Mican.
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Our loving father, Gregory Wayne Wendel, 54, of Bay City, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was born in El Campo, Texas to Bernard Joseph Wendel and Doris Hickl Wendel on August 25, 1963. Greg graduated from Angleton High School in 1982 and played the saxophone all throughout his school years. Right after high school Greg farmed with his grandparents in El Maton. He played with the Texas Plainsmen’s and Bobby Jones Czech Band for many years playing the saxophone, bass guitar, and numerous other instruments. He loved polka music and idolized the Vrazel’s Polka Band. He was like the polka encyclopedia. He knew everything about every band! Greg was a jack of all trades. He was a gardener, farmer, musician, carpenter, mechanic, and loved his chickens, rabbits, and cows. Most importantly, he was a devoted father who loved his children. We are grateful for him raising us in the Catholic Church, and the musical talent and strong work ethic he passed down to us. He prayed the rosary every night and enjoyed going to church at Holy Cross Catholic Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Wendel; daughter, Kristen Orsak (Zach); son Garret Wendel; father, Bernard Wendel; sisters, Denise Lezak (Mark) and Jennifer Hill (Peyton); brother, David Wendel (Melanie); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Hickl Wendel; maternal grandparents, August and Otilie Hickl; paternal grandparents, Karl and Mary Wendel; and numerous aunts and uncles. A Rosary/Visitation was held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas on Monday February 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. with Deacon Wally Rodriguez, and Funeral Mass was held at St. Peters on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Gabriel J. Mensah officiating. Interment followed at St. Peters Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.
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Don Wertz, a Bay City resident from 1947 thru 1971, has at last been carried to the bosom of Abraham, at the age of 103. During his tenure here, he owned and operated Bayland Dairy, then upon the death of his father, inherited the John Deere dealership, which he ran successfully for the next 20 years. He and his wife Betty served as choir director and organist, respectively, at First Christian Church. Mr. Wertz served two terms on the Bay City school board, and was active in the Rotary Club. As both Don and Betty were trained singers, they were customarily the tenor and soprano soloists in the Bay City Community Chorus’ annual performances of Handel’s Messiah. In 1971 he sold the dealership; he and Betty then went as teaching missionaries for a year in Thailand. Upon their return they retired to property he had purchased between Shiner and Moulton, where he began his ranching career. As they had done in Bay City, the two took over the choral duties in the Shiner United Methodist Church. Betty passed away in 1999, and he married Hertha Buske, a widowed member of the Methodist Church choir, a union that lasted until 2003. Don lived on alone in his remote ranch house until the age of 98, when advancing frailty necessitated his move to College Place Assisted Living in Schulenburg. His physical condition continued to decline and by age 102, he was taken into the home of Rose and Peewee Cardenas, who took exceptionally attentive and loving care of him until the end. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Garfield Wertz and Myrl Monaher Wertz; and his sister, Susan; all of who are interred in Cedarvale. He is survived by his sons, Donald Jr. of Austin, and John Allison (Al) and his wife Sharon and their children, Alicia and Allan and his wife Claire, all of Houston. Also his “second family”, the children of Hertha Buske: son Bobby and wife Mary and their children, and daughter Irene and her husband Gene, and their children. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Shiner United Methodist Church. Any donations should be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
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James “Jim” WestbrookJames “Jim” Westbrook, 97, of Bay City, Texas passed away June 10, 2018. His loving wife of 69 years, Laverne, preceded him in death. They raised two sons together. He was greatly loved by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Tolar Cemetery in Tolar, Texas. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613.
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Anna Ruth Whitman of Bay City passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her mother Annie, her son Richard, her husband Roger and her sister Jackie. She is survived by her seven children Roz Warsik of AL, Becky Cortez of CA, Jackie Lane of FL, Jeanette Lee of CT, Tom Whitman of TX, Elizabeth Angulo of FL and James Whitman of Bay City, TX. From those seven children, she was given 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Ruth was devoted to and loved her family. She also loved her community and volunteered at the nursing home. She was an active member of Holy Cross Parish and a member of the Legion of Mary. Her son James and his wife Angie were with her as she drew her last breaths before being called home by her Father in Heaven. He surely welcomed her as a good and faithful servant. Ruth will be deeply missed, but all who knew her will take comfort in having known her and trust that she now lives in eternal peace. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-8:00pm Thursday, June 28, with the Rosary being recited at 6:30, at the funeral home. Services are 10:00am Friday, June 29, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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William “Bill” Beckman Wiginton passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Matagorda General Hospital. Bill was born August 1, 1930 to Denton Floyd Wiginton and Roxanna Pauline Beckman Wiginton. His early life was spent in El Campo, Texas where he and his future wife Patsy spent grades 2 through 4 together until his family moved to Bay City. Bill graduated from Bay City High School and went on to the University of Texas @ Austin where he received a BBA on August 30, 1951. Bill served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Bill and Patsy Kirk were married April 3, 1954 at the Presbyterian Church in El Campo. They have two sons, William Kirk Wiginton and Denton Scott Wiginton. The family moved to Houston where Bill worked as an Insurance Adjuster. They moved back to Bay City in 1960 when Bill joined the family business---Bay City Packing Company. They were members of First United Methodist Church where Bill served on several committees. In addition, he was a member of Rotary Club and Sons of the Republic of Texas. Later, he was elected Matagorda County Tax Assessor-Collector and served 14 years until his retirement in December 2000. Bill and Patsy enjoyed travelling, in particular to Colorado and trips up the Eastern states, Colonial Williamsburg was always a favorite. He especially enjoyed having lunch every Tuesday with his great friends. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Patsy; and his children, Kirk (Gay Lynn) and Scott (Nancy) Wiginton. Bill will also be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren, Christina (Ben) Venker, Phillip (Megan) Wiginton, Connor (Megan) Wiginton, Michelle Wiginton (friend Ethan Pedneau), and Collin Wiginton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Denton and Roxie Wiginton; brother, Jack Wiginton; and sister, Gloria Wiginton Murray. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Russ Munch officiating. Pallbearers are Bobby Wilkinson, Vince Maloney, Lamar Evans, Torsten Norman-Peterson, George Deshotels, Mike Pruitt, Tom Uher, Loy Sneary and Mike Wade. Honorary pallbearers are Connor Wiginton, Phillip Wiginton, Collin Wiginton and Richard Knapik. Memorial donations in his name, may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 2300 Avenue H, Bay City, Texas 77414 and MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, April 18, 2018 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Laslie Evens Wilkerson went peacefully to heaven while surrounded by family on January 31, 2018, to be with her beloved husband, Richard Thomas Evens. In Vivian’s younger years she enjoyed horses, working cattle, and fishing. She spent her life caring for others including a career as a nurse at Wagner General Hospital and several local family doctors. After she retired she volunteered for the morning services at Palacios Nursing Home. Vivian also enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid animal lover with a special place in her heart for her dog, Sissy. She was preceded in death by Richard Thomas Evens; her parents, Bill and Alvena Kopesky Laslie; siblings, Willie Mae Gunter Simpson, Lonnie B. Laslie, Mary Ann Griffith, Raymond Laslie and Charles Laslie; and daughter-in-law, Kim Evens. Vivian is survived by her son, Richard M. Evens; daughter, Betty Elaine Meadows; sister, Lucille Dendy (Robert); sisters-in-law, Mary Sue Evens Brown and Ann Laslie; grandchildren, Gene Evens (Rachel), Galen Evens (Flo), Julie Harnar (London) and Thomas Meadows (Kristie); great grandchildren, Ethan, Justine, Mason, Claudia Jean, Joseph, and baby girl Evens, Chelsea and Kimber Harnar, Mackenzie and Braden Meadows; and special friend, Irene Mangum. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Colleen Claybourn and Mike Williams officiating. Interment was in Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Meadows, Buddy Laslie, C. A. Laslie, Pete Griffith, Lewis Griffith, Mark Merck and Galen Johnson. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Hawley Cemetery; P.O. Box 343, Blessing, TX 77419; First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport; P.O. Box 75, Collegeport, TX 77428; IPH Home Health & Hospice Care, 190 Abner Jackson Parkway, Lake Jackson, TX 77566; or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas; 361-972-2012.
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Annie Laverne Koenig Williams of Port Lavaca, Texas, went to join her Heavenly Father on April 6, 2017 at the age of 88. She was born February 3, 1929 in Ennis, Texas to Walter and Ruby Medlin. She raised four children whom she loved with all her heart. Mom was well known for her laugh that would fill a room. During her life she enjoyed baking, painting, bowling, gardening and teaching Sunday School at Alamo Heights Baptist Church in Port Lavaca. She especially enjoyed visiting with and nurturing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Charles Koenig and his wife Judy of Bay City, Texas; Brenda Koenig Thompson and her husband Quincy of Victoria, Texas; Ray Koenig and his wife Barbara of Richmond, Texas; Pam Koenig Fox and her husband Jimmy of Wimberley, Texas; sister, Jeanette Foss and her husband Ron of Bay City, Texas; grandchildren, Dallas Henslee and her husband Mark, Heath Koenig and his wife Mandy, Ross Henning and wife Marisa, Stacey Krause her husband Johnny, Brent Koenig, Brad Koenig and his wife Amber, Courtney Clarke, Lindsay Clarke, Chris Griffith and his wife Ashley, Camille Griffith, Kelly Panfilli and her husband Archie; 21 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Hershel Medlin and Lloyd Medlin; and her husbands, Charles Koenig and F.J. Williams. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 2321 Avenue F, Bay City, Texas,77414. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers will be Ross Henning, Chris Griffith, Heath Koenig, Brent Koenig, Brad Koenig and Johnny Krause. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Our Mom will be deeply missed, but we know because of her personal faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord, that those of us who share this faith will be with her again in heaven. We hope that you will join us. “For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him should not parish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com
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On July 3, 1933 a baby girl was born in Live Oak Community to Eugene Times, Sr. and Mollie Bell Wyche Times, whom they named Veree LaVern Times. She was the baby born out of eight children. She attended O. H. Herman High School in Van Vleck, Texas. She confessed her life at an early age and was baptized at Vine Grove Christian Church. She met and married the love of her life Harold S. Williams on December 25, 1953. To this union one daughter was born. During her marriage she faithfully served as First Lady at Vine Grove Christian Church in Live Oak Community, Willow Park Christian Church in San Antonio, and First Sacred Christian Church in Bay City. Later in life she joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. L. C. Cunningham, Jr. is the pastor. She served faithfully until her health declined. Veree was a wonderful mother, she loved cooking and especially baking desserts, she had a strong faith in Christ, she loved church, and singing in the choir. She was also an excellent seamstress. She was a great caretaker of her son-in-law in his declining health. On Wednesday, January 18, 2018 at 10:40 p.m. she answered the call from her heavenly father to come home and be at rest. Veree was preceded In death by her husband, Harold S. Williams; parents; siblings: Eugene Times, Jr., Roy Times (Odiest), Joshua Thymes, Oslee Times, Jimmie Times, Jessie Times, and Joe Times (Helen); son-in-law, Timmie Brown. She leaves her most precious memories to her only child, LaVernn Brown of Van Vleck; two granddaughters, Myika Brown and Kimberly Brown of Houston; two sister-in-laws, Louisiana Times of Live Oak Community and Audrey Times of Houston; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Funeral services for Frederick Woodard will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. T. L. Richardson, officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2018 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Grace Elise Wuthrich, 53, of Pierce, TX, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born April 27, 1964 in Wharton, TX to Edward Emil and Geraldine Rae Wuthrich. She graduated high school in El Campo, TX and went on to complete her Bachelor of Science degree at Texas A&M. She is survived by her beloved family, son, Karsten Falke and daughter, Elsa Jopling, both of Pierce; her mother, Geraldine Wuthrich; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissa and Robert Baker of Pierce, Carol and Kelly Teague of Bay City, Rachel and Tim Brown of Maypearl; and her six nephews and nieces, Robert and Laura Baker, Erin and William Teague, and Brantley and Ainsley Brown. Grace was preceded in death by her father, Edward Wuthrich. Grace was a teacher at Bay City High School, instructing in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Robotics. Grace expressed her life-long love of horses through education and training of both the horses and their riders. She further demonstrated her talents through frequent horse showings and competitions in expos across the southwest. Throughout their childhoods, Grace fostered this same love and appreciation of animals and farm life in her children, nephews and nieces, teaching them about kindness towards and respect for the animals and their husbandry. Throughout her teaching career in Boling, Calhoun, and Bay City, Grace found such a Godly purpose in her opportunity to influence the lives of numerous students, sharing her excitement for science and engineering disciplines, earning the respect of her peers and superiors as well as the love and admiration of her students. Perhaps one of Grace’s greatest loves, however, was her church and the family and friends who filled her life there, and were so dear to her. As a member of Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo, Grace was an integral member of both the vocal and bell choirs, as well as accompanying worship services with her guitar. She sang each week, shoulder to shoulder with the very family and friends who, as one would have guessed, also held her so dear in their hearts. Grace leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity and immense love for all those around her. She will be dearly missed. Visitation will be at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018. Interment will follow immediately at Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo. Memorials and donations may be made in Grace’s honor, to the Christ Lutheran Music Department.
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