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Kenneth Albert Bransfield Kenneth Albert Bransfield, of League City, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Webster, Texas at the age of 72. He was born on November 3, 1940 in New York, New York to John and Margaret Bransfield. Kenneth proudly served our country in the United States Coast Guard. He later began his career with NASA and Sears. Kenneth loved to fish and dance, and enjoyed supporting his favorite teams Houston Astros and New York Mets. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Margaret, daughters Debra and Donna, son Glen, brothers Robert and Dennis and grandchildren Nikolao, Tiala and Mailani. The Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00pm with Vigil Ceremony at 7:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-822-6344 or www.stjude.org.

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Dorothy Lorena Kippple Dorothy Kipple, 78, of Seabrook, Texas passed away May 20, 2013 in Pearland, Texas.  She was born October 14, 1934 to Clinton and Ruby Sparks in La Marque, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, Texas  77598.
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Jerry “J.R.” Ray Hipp Jerry “J.R.” Ray Hipp, 64, passed away May 19, 2013 in Temple, Texas. He was born October 6, 1948 in Bay City, Texas to Wilborn and Emily Hipp. J.R. was a pipefitter for over 45 years.  He grew up in West Columbia, Texas.  Being a pipefitter allowed him to travel and he lived and worked in Houston, Texas, and many other states.  He also lived and worked in Hawaii, South Korea, and North Africa.  He lived in Magnolia, Texas 5 years, moving to Tomball in 1995; retiring in 2005. In addition to traveling, J.R. enjoyed camping, hunting, prospecting and sharing his love of fishing with his children. J.R. is preceded in death by his parents, Wilborn Leon and Emily Oleta; his brother Bill Hipp, and his sister Glenda Felder. Left to cherish the memory of J.R. are his son Troy Hipp; daughter Roxanne Wiltshire and her husband Jason; sisters Janice Sims and her husband Dennis; Libby Davis and her husband Mike; Barbara Germany and her husband Jerry; Judy Dickey and her husband Allen; brothers Jimmy Hipp, Tommy Hipp, Dennis Hipp and his wife Sylvia; grandchildren Brittany Hipp, Micah Saunders, Elijah Wiltshire, Yara Wiltshire, and Alister Wiltshire and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, Texas  77581.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at with Pastor John Wise officiating.

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John Edward Shea   John Edward Shea, 75, passed away May 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He was born October 10, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to John and Ilene Shea.  He has lived in Houston for 50 years and retired from Shell Oil after 19 years of service.  Mr. Shea proudly served our country in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sgt, stationed in Germany and Korea.  He is a member of St Helen Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Bishop Wendelin J. Nold, Assembly #2084 in Pearland. John is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers James Shea and Larry Shea. John leaves to cherish his memory; wife, of 55 years, Ginger Shea; daughter Laura Shea Trochesset and her husband Chris; two sons Edward Shea and David Shea and his wife Kelly; three sisters Maryann Shea, Patricia Todee and Peggy Kress; two brothers Mike Shea and his wife Debbie and Steven Todee and his wife Bonnie; four grandchildren Tyler Shea, Jeffery Shea, Claire Clauson and Kyle Clauson; step-parents Donna Shea and Bud Todee   Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, Texas  77581. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church with Rev. Carl James Courville - "Fr. Jim" officiating. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.  The family would like to invite everyone to a reception following services, at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 Hatfield Road , Pearland, Texas 77581. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association 2400 Augusta Drive Suite 175 Houston, TX 77057 or the American Cancer Society PO Box 129 Texas City, TX 77592.

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Marion Jane Wass Harris “Jane” passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 93.  Jane was born Jan. 26, 1920 to Dr. David Morey Was and Ida McBride Wass in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 60 years, William E. “Bill” Harris; son, William E. Harris, IV; twin brother, David M. Wass; and brother, Maj. John C. Scherer. Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Lowell Holmes; grandson, Paul Harris Holmes; granddaughter and husband, Stephanie and Chad Wilson; their children, Collin and Caiden;  step-grandsons and families, Robert Wally Holmes, wife Beverly, children Tyler, Cody, Kyle and Cortney; Michael Lowell Holmes, wife Audra, children Nicholas and Alyssa. Jane and Bill married in Philadelphia in 1941. In late 1945 they moved to western PA where Bill worked for Pennsylvania Refining Co. Jane graduated in 1961 from Slippery Rock State Teachers College with a BS in Education. In 1962, the family moved to Dickinson, TX where Bill worked at Mineral Oil Refining Co. and Jane taught at Dickinson Primary. She later transferred to Ross Elementary in League City. Jane and Bill loved spending time with family and friends in Dickinson and LaPorte where they enjoyed years of sailing, playing bridge and traveling. Jane was an enthusiastic member of The Eastern Star, DAR, Bay Area Symphony League, Houston Yacht Club Ladies Assoc., 55+ at the Methodist Church, Retired Teachers Assoc, and the Weed N Wish Garden Club. Jane was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. We are comforted by the knowledge that she is in a much better place with those loved ones who preceded her in death. Jane will be laid to rest next to Bill in Old Tennent Cemetery in Tennent, NJ. The family would like to express sincere appreciation for the love and care given by Jane’s caregivers and nurses at La Vita Belle in Dickinson, The Point in Webster, AMED Hospice and with a special heartfelt thank you to Catherine, who lived with and cared for her grandmother for five years. Also, to our wonderful friend Harold Dixon, who my mother and our family has so enjoyed spending time with over the years. There will be a combined memorial service for Jane and her granddaughter Catherine Holmes on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Dickinson, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, The Alzheimer’s Foundation or the charity of your choice.

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Catherine Lynne Holmes. Catherine went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2013. Catherine was born on July 1, 1979 to Joanne and Lowell Holmes of Dickinson, TX. Catherine graduated from Dickinson High School in 1997. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education from UHCL. She taught Pre-K and kindergarten in Alvin, TX. She also worked in the Law Offices of HL Clarke and for KO Sailing in La Porte. Catherine lived with and cared for her grandmother Jane W. Harris in Dickinson for the past five years. Catherine was the sunshine of our lives.  She had a smile for everyone and would do anything for anyone. She loved painting and photography. She also enjoyed snowboarding, wakeboarding, camping, sailing, and traveling. Most of all Catherine loved her family, friends and her pets. Catherine is preceded in death by her uncle Bill Harris; grandparents, Paul and Daisy Holmes; grandparents, William E. “Bill” Harris and Jane W. Harris. She is survived by her parents, Lowell and Joanne Holmes; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Chad Wilson, nephews Collin and Caiden; Brothers, Paul Harris Holmes, Robert “Wally” Holmes, wife Beverly, niece and nephews Cortney, Tyler, Kyle, and Cody; Michael Lowell Holmes, wife Audra, niece and nephew Alyssa and Nicholas. Catherine’s passing was a tragedy for our family and those who loved and cared for her. She will live on in our hearts forever. She will be so greatly missed. There will be a combined memorial service for Catherine and her grandmother Jane Harris on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

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James Bryant Gore, Jr.   James Bryant Gore, Jr. was born November 6, 1930 to Ollie Mae and James B. Gore. James went to be with his heavenly Father on May 15, 2013. After high school, he enrolled in Lamar University with a baseball scholarship. Shortly after he enrolled, he received his draft notice and joined the Army where he served in the Korean War. James went to work for Monsanto in 1955, became a supervisor of the Styrene Unit and retired in 1985 after 30 years of service. James had a love of sports. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball so much that he coached for 15 years. The Southern Instrument Broncs was his primary team. He was an active member of Northside Baptist Church for many years. One of his greatest pleasures was reading and studying the Bible. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his wife of 40 years, his children and grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Brooke Sanders. James is survived by his wife, June Gore; sister Juanita Lowrey of LaPorte, Texas; brother Jack Gore of Round Rock, Texas; children: Steve Gore (Renee) of Sugarland, Texas; Carl Sanders (Hilda) of League City, Texas; Craig Sanders (Stacy) of Texas City, Texas; Karen Hupe (Gary) of Dickinson, Texas; grandchildren: Amy Gore, Hayley Gore, Joshua Sanders, Kourtney Hupe and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and a service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 2:00PM, both at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas. The Rev. Grayson Glass will be officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.

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Pearl Lee Stallings Pearl Lee Stallings, 90, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away May 15, 2013. Pearl was born August 6, 1922 in Alvin, Texas, to Eligah and Calvin Mae Perry. She worked for Holiday Foods in Santa Fe, Texas, and was a cafeteria lady for Santa Fe ISD and a member of the Santa Fe Family Worship Center, Santa Fe, Texas. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Charles W. Stallings, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Pearllon Lee Stallings, Carollon Lee Kivch (Daniel), and Sharlon Lee Stallings; Sons, Charleslon Lee Stallings, Larrylon Lee Stallings, and Patrick R. Pitts; Grandchildren, Jamie Lee Zenteno (Cesar) and Jonathan Joseph Kivch (Ashley); and Great Grandchildren, Shelby Lee Zenteno and Raylee Kivch. Visitation will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m., Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas with interment following at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.

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Michael Anthony Hajovsky Michael Anthony Hajovsky, 60, of Houston, Texas passed away May 16, 2013. He was born May 25, 1952 in Houston, Texas to John and Margaret Hajovsky Sr.  Michael proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar and fishing.  He was a lifelong resident of Houston. Michael is preceded in death by his father John James Hajovsky Sr., and his step-father Thomas E. Tierney Jr. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Margaret M. Hajovsky-Tierney; sisters Judy Hajovsky, Patricia Gunter and her husband Charles; brother John James Hajovsky Jr. and his wife Barbara; numerous family members; and special loving friends Norman Lee and Syrzel Henderson. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a wake at 6:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, TX  77581.  Funeral Services will be Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX  77017 with Rev. Paul Chovanec officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston.

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John Joseph Paukert John Joseph Paukert, 73, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away May 14, 2013 in Houston, Texas  after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born June 18, 1939 in Chriesman, Texas to John and Agnes Paukert.  John loved his family most and enjoyed fishing, card games and planting flowers.  He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and proud fan at both his grandsons’ sporting and school events.  John proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He successfully founded and operated Fabricated Services International for over 30 years.  He has lived in Friendswood since 2004 and is formally of Houston. John is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Elizabeth Whited, Blanche Piwonka, Annie Paukert and brothers Marion Paukert and Frank Paukert. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter Anne Barba and her husband Edward; sister Eva Goodson and her husband E.J.; grandchildren Justin Barba and Andrew Barba and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, TX  77581.  Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:30 at Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Cole officiating.  The family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made in John’s name to The American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

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Clifford Allen Hall Clifford Allen Hall, 89 of Galveston, Texas passed away May 15, 2013. He was born October 10, 1923 in Simpson, West Virginia to Amer and Dessie Hall.  Clifford proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was a retired Sea Captain, which provided him opportunities to visit exotic ports on 6 continents.  He has lived in Galveston for 66 years. Clifford is preceded in death by his wife Elva Rena Hall; his brother-in-law & coffee drinking buddy, Edmund Burnett, as well as his siblings Atlas Hall, Alma Green, Lola Roach and Oma Jane Pool. Clifford leaves to cherish his memory; sons Clifford Hall Jr, Michael Burnett; daughters, Edwina Yoak and husband Ted, Karen Lewis and husband David;  sisters Bertha Keller and Hilen Letiro; grandchildren William Whitney, Jason Whitney, Matthew Whitney, Amanda Love, Michael Burnett Jr., Maile Burkhalter; and 12 great-grandchildren. “Dad had many interest, wood working, driving through the country, being outdoors, he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with them….but most of all he had a quest for knowledge…………..inspiring all of us……” Graveside services with military honors will be held Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery 7301 Memorial St., Hitchcock, TX 77563.  The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Clifford’s name to Hospice Care Team.

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Marcus “Jack” Day, Jr. Marcus “Jack” Day, Jr., 80, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital in Webster, TX. He was born in Lake Charles, LA to Marcus Day, Sr. and Bernice Day. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked at PPG in Lake Charles, LA and moved to Texas City in 1970 and then worked and retired from UTMB. Jack was also a Ham radio operator and helped the Shrines Burn Center with contacting South America to help burn victims there. Jack is preceded in death by his parents and son Donald Joseph Day. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Patsy Fenner Day. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 starting at 2:00PM and a service will follow at 3:00PM at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, TX. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

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Lillie Belle Davis Lillie Belle Davis was born June 2, 1919 in Pittsview, Alabama to Katie and Robert Upshaw.  On May 11, 2013, Lillie passed from this life with her devoted family at her side.  She was a member of New Friendship M.B. Church for many years.  She was preceded in death by husband, Clarence, son, Carlton, grandson, Michael, and siblings Ozella Truttling, Louisiana Prince, Robert Upshaw, Rev .Willie Upshaw, Bessie Ivey, and Katie Ervan.  Lillie is survived by her daughter, Minnie Carter, daughter-in-law, Minnie Davis, grandchildren, Gregory (Annie) Carter, Carol (Harrel) Tillman, Gary Carter, Carlton Davis, Jr., Shauna Davis, Andrew (Aaronda) Ivery, Sister-in-Law, Carolyn Upshaw, 12 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be May 17, 2013, 11:00 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 5820 Highway 1765, Texas City, TX  77591.

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DeAnna Dawn Dobbs   DeAnna Dawn Dobbs, 43, of Alvin, Texas passed away May 13, 2013. DeAnna was born January 21, 1970 to Burt and Debbie Mounts in Galveston, Texas. DeAnna is survived by her parents; her daughters Megan and Lauren Dobbs; Her longtime companion William Gary Green and his children Brady, Morgan and Alexa Green; Sister, Melissa Brown and her husband, Jody; Her brother, Nathan Mounts and his wife, Martha; and her nieces and nephews; Morgan and Jared Brown, and Samantha and Christian Mounts. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 17, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas.  Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 11:00 a.m., Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas.  Interment will follow at Grace Hayes Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.

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Alice Kipfer Schoeffler   Alice Kipfer Schoeffler passed away on May 13, 2013. She will be remembered for her laugh and sweet disposition. For many years she enjoyed playing the piano, keeping her yard planted with beautiful flowers and helping her family with their small farm and flower shop. She attended Paul’s Union Church in La Marque. Alice was born in Houston, Texas on September 28, 1919 to Myrtle Knaussman Kipfer and Albert Kipfer. After moving to Hitchcock at the age of six months, Alice spent the remainder of her life there. She was a graduate of Ball High School in Galveston and prior to her marriage to David Paul Schoeffler on August 14, 1946, she worked for the American National Insurance Company and the American Red Cross. Alice is survived by her daughter, Virginia Schoeffler Heimerson of Houston, and numerous cousins residing in Kansas. Preceding Alice in death were her husband David, parents Myrtle and Albert, sister Clara, brother Johnny, and son-in-law John Russell Heimerson. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Alice’s extraordinary team of caregivers: Patty Hudlow, Yulonda George, Sandy Kirkley and Pat Redwell. To these ladies we will be forever grateful. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at James Crowder Funeral Home, 401 Texas Avenue in La Marque, and a graveside service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:00 am at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery, 7301 Memorial Street in Hitchcock.

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Vincent John Privitera Vincent John Privitera was born December 2, 1928 in Buffalo, New York. Very early Monday morning, May 13, 2013, Vince passed away at his home in the Clear Lake Bay Area. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn, his son William (Lori), daughter Leigh Ann, his brother Carmelo and sister Margie (Charlie). He is also survived by his three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He met Marilyn Engel in New York City and they were married November 5, 1955. They made their home in Texas, from Amarillo to Galveston to the Bay Area, where they have lived since 1971. Dr. Privitera spent more than 25 years in his psychiatry practice, but his primary interest was always acting and film. He was described by his friends as a true renaissance man; he was an extremely talented and gifted artist, who made painting, sketching and sculpting look easy. After retiring from seeing patients, his background and copious notes served him well as an independent filmmaker and acting coach at The Arts Alliance at Clear Lake. In 1984 Shelly Winters starred in "Witchfire," written and directed by Dr. Privitera. "Witchfire" was one of the first true 'independent' films to star a major Hollywood actor. After the showing of two of his films, "A Raven at the Window" and "The Disappointed Sniper" at The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival, Dr. Privitera said, "I really don't expect to win anything, but it is a good venue for the cast and crew, who, after all, work very hard for nothing." He added with a laugh, "They work for doughnuts, pizza and coffee." A Kemah resident who had performed under Privitera's direction said, "Anyone who worked with him came away with something more valuable than money." The family is planning a celebration of his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage you to donate to The Hospice Care Team or to the arts of your choice.

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Jessica Y. Castle Jessica Y. Castle, 32, passed away on May 12, 2013. She was born June 7, 1980 in South Korea. Jessica is survived by her: mother, Kyong Truong and her husband, Hung ; father, Daniel Castle and his wife Susan; brother Daniel Castle Jr. and numerous family members and friends especially Matt Rancour for his help in these difficult times. Jessica graduated from Ball High in Galveston, Texas and attended Galveston Community College. She worked in the Clear Lake area as the manager of Chabuca's restaurant for several years. Jessica had an unrelenting passion in her quest for knowledge and loved learning all she could about science, history and the world around us. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, nature and animals. She will be greatly missed by everyone who's life she touched. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6:00-7:00 pm followed by the Funeral Service at 7:00 PM at Crowder Funeral Home - Webster. CROWDER FUNERAL HOME - WEBSTER **************************************

 

Muriel Hayes Smiley Muriel Hayes Smiley, 88, of Webster, Texas entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2013. Muriel was born January 22, 1925 in Beaumont, Texas to Claude Cecil Hayes and Agnes Ballard Hayes. Muriel was married May 29, 1982 to Buster Smiley in Seabrook, Texas. She was a retiree from Gulf States Utilities (now Entergy). She was preceded in death by her husband. Left to cherish her memory are a niece, Barbara Hayes Hofmann and family, the Smiley family, as well as many cousins and friends. A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Mini-Hall at Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church located at 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77062. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Prater Cemetery and mailed c/o Irene Potter, 8802 Apple Mill Drive, Houston, Texas 77095 or to a charity of your choice.

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Louise Parham Chadwick Louise Parham Chadwick passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was born September 5, 1925, in Temperance Hill Arkansas, the youngest child of Richard Hunter Parham and Annie Stell Parham. She was the beloved baby sister of nine siblings in Temperance Hill, Arkansas, and graduated high school in 1943. While studying at Henderson University she met Edward Neil (Ned) Chadwick, whom she married after graduation in 1947. Ned and Louise made their home in Lake Village, Arkansas, where two of their three daughters were born, with the third arriving after moving to La Marque, Texas. Mrs. Chadwick taught kindergarten and first grade in La Marque for over thirty years, during which time her radiant warmth, kindness and patience touched the lives of countless students, parents, coworkers and friends. Her exemplary devotion to her students earned her their lifelong admiration and affection. Many kept in contact through the years and to this day can recall the timeless lessons of character she taught through her gentle example. Mrs. Chadwick was also very active with her church and her professional educators organization Alpha Delta Kappa. She was dearly loved by her family, and her loving spirit and infectious laughter will be fondly remembered by all she touched. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, Ned, as well as her parents, her siblings Lois Taylor, Reece Parham, Helen Hammond, Ray Parham, Lee Parham, Annie Jones, Gerald Parham, Graydon Parham and Emmette Parham. Left to cherish her memory are her children Karen Thormalen and husband Claude, Melinda Miller and husband Craig, Christie Norman and husband Rusty, grandchildren Missy Collins and husband Chris, Hunter McBride and wife Amy, David Norman and wife Jessica, and Lauren Norman, as well as great grandsons Reece and Charlie Collins and Mason and Madden Norman. In addition, she is survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews and other family. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 at James Crowder Funeral Home, 401 Texas Avenue in La Marque, 5:00pm-7:00pm funeral services will be Wednesday, May 15, 2:00pm La Marque First United Methodist Church, 1825 Howell Avenue, La Marque, with Pastor Stacy Anzick officiating. Pallbearers are Rusty Norman, Craig Miller, Claude Thormalen, Chris Collins, Hunter McBride, David Norman and Wilson Jones. Graveside services will be 10:00am Friday, May 17, at the Temperance Hill Cemetery, Fordyce, Arkansas, with her nephew Rev. Mike Clayton, officiating. The family suggests that memorials be made in Louise's memory to the First United Methodist Church of La Marque, 1825 Howell Avenue, La Marque, Texas 77568, the Temperance Hill Cemetery Association, 2018 Parkwood Lane, Fordyce Arkansas 71742 or to a charity of your choice.

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Gloria Jean Linderman Gloria Jean Linderman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Webster, Texas at the age of 57. She is survived by her companion of many years Bruce Oxford, her Mother Martha Guevara, children Vincent Rabago(Big V), Jimmy Rabago(Jimbo), Johnny Hernandez(The Juan and Only), Eduardo Hernandez(Eddie) and his wife Tracy, Melissa Linderman- Sanchez (Boss Lady/Big Girl) and her husband Arnold, Jacob Linderman (The Caboose), Grandkids: Seth, Olivia, Mariella, Eddie Jr., Jeremy, and Julio. Sisters , Dorothy Fuentes, Lupe Taylor, Carolina Shannon and Chuck, Beverly Trujillo, Katy Clarac and Robert, Josie Adame, Mary Martha Sanchez, Carlos Aleman and Janie, and numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends. Gloria enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. A Celebration of Her Life Ceremoy will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573.

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James “Buzz” Sawyer James “Buzz” Sawyer, 68, sixty- one year resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away May 10, 2013 in Webster, Texas. He was born September 27, 1944 in Waco, Texas to parents, John and Odessa Sawyer.  He served as an officer in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and was a retired supervisor from E.I. DuPont of LaPorte.  Buzz enjoyed family reunions, fantasy sports, loved playing golf and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his son, Clifton Sawyer and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Sheralyn Sawyer; daughter, Karen Sawyer; son, Kevin Sawyer; sisters, Janis Sawyer and Beverly Baecker and husband J.B. Manley; brothers Gary Sawyer and wife Cheryl, and Donnie Sawyer and wife Velda; grandchildren, Cliff Sawyer, and Paiton Sawyer.  Visitation will be held from 5 pm-8pm Monday, May 13, 2013 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Glidden officiating.  Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.

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MICHAEL JOHN SPOOR   MICHAEL JOHN SPOOR passed away on May 2, 2013 after a brief and valiant battle against melanoma. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23, 1948 to John and Dorothy Spoor, who preceded him in death. Mike was also predeceased by his sister, Martha Feng, and aunt, Jean Shesler.   Mike attended elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, high school in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.Upon graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for 10 years on active duty and with the Organized Marine Corps Reserves, attaining the rank of Captain.   Upon being released from active duty with the Marines, Mike began a banking career that spanned almost four decades, beginning in Florida in the mid-1970s, before establishing himself in Houston in 1980. He is best remembered for running Banc One Corp.'s loan workout operations, Bonnet Resources and Banc One Management and Consulting Corp., which were set up during the savings and loan crisis to manage and liquidate distressed assets.   After the bailout crisis ended, Mike moved over to Banc One's commercial mortgage origination unit, Banc One Loan Origination Corp. He left Banc One during the late 1990s and subsequently held lending posts with First Union Capital Markets and later GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corp., before launching M.J. Spoor & Company in 2002.   Mike formed M.J. Spoor & Company to provide commercial debt placement and business advisory services to commercial real estate developers and investors, as well as owners of commercial businesses.  Mike, along with Laura Pattillo, his esteemed colleague and treasured friend, worked tirelessly to make the Company a success.   Mike earned professional degrees from the American Bankers’ Association National Commercial Lending Graduate School at the University of Oklahoma and Southern Methodist University’s Southwestern Graduate School of Banking.   Mike was a longtime railroad enthusiast, railroad historian and author, and nationally known model railroader. He was a member of The Burlington Route Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors and as Editor of Burlington Route Historical Society publications for many years. He also authored five books on the Burlington and was working on a sixth volume at the time of his death. Mike’s Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Chicago & Aurora Divisions is regarded as one of the top model railroad layouts in the country. He was also an active participant in the nationally recognized Prototype Modelers and ProRail groups.   Mike was on Washington & Lee University’s varsity tennis team for four years, represented the U.S. Marine Corps against the U.S. Army’s Stan Smith (former world #1), and became very active in league tennis over the last 12 years, during which time his teams qualified for 15 state and four national championships. He was also a volunteer and Board member for the Houston Tennis Association.   In October 2012, Mike began the match of his life, against melanoma, an impossibly tough opponent, to which Mike nevertheless refused to yield. To him it was “just another hill to climb.” Displaying rugged determination and the spirit of a true Marine, Mike continually defied his prognosis, fighting the cancer for months longer than predicted. OORAH!   Mike is survived by Monika, his wife of 33 years, and his son Michael, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Lannie Spoor, and numerous nieces and nephews.   Mike will be dearly missed by his many friends in the tennis and model railroad communities, and a whole host of friends, clients and the many people he met during his banking career.   There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Chapelwood United Methodist Church (11140 Greenbay, Houston, Texas 77024). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mike to Community Certified Development Corporation Scholarship Fund, Inc., (8590 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095, Attention: MJ Spoor Scholarship Fund), Houston Hospice, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or Wounded Warrior Project.

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Walter Clyde Bozzell Walter Clyde Bozzell, 79, resident of San Leon, Texas, passed away May 6, 2013 in Webster, Texas. He was born January 18, 1934 in Ellicott City, Maryland to parents, John M. Bozzell and Peachie Z. Bozzell.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a safety officer, and was a life member of the VFW Post 6378 in Dickinson. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and his older sisters, Virgie E. Harmon and Hilda B. Mullineaux, older brother, John M. Bozzell, Jr., and also by his beloved pets, Mittsie and Miss Kitty. He is survived by his sister, Joan B. Bowman and sister-in-law, Margaret G. Bozzell; nieces and nephews, Alan, Steve, Joan Bozzell, Jonnie B. Witt, Margaret B. Clark, Linda B. Cowan, George Bowman Jr., Patty B. Carroll, Charlie, David, and Michael Bowman, Glenn Mullineaux, Laura Mullineaux Phillips; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; and beloved friends, Leonard and Dorothy Loukanis and family, Domingo Duque. Visitation will be held from 5 pm-7 pm Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 7 pm with Pastor Karl Newmann officiating. Interment will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at San Leon Cemetery in San Leon, Texas.

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Gregory Darrel Kraus Gregory Darrel Kraus, age 56, passed away on May 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Carl Kraus. He is survived by his beloved wife, Holly King Kraus; her children, Matthew and Whitney; and her granddaughter, Kylan Hoke; his mother, Sharon Watson Kraus; his children, Andrew and Natalie; and their mother, Leslie Kraus; his brother, Brad (Lori); and their children, Courtney; and her son, Ryder and Kenny (Kelly); and their son, Karter; his sister, Pam Kraus Francis (Harry); and her children, Lyndsey and Dustin; his brother, Cliff (Denise); and their sons, Mitch and Reid; and numerous lifelong friends. Greg was born June 7, 1956 in Bozeman, Montana. Greg’s youth was spent in many space-oriented locations: Seattle, Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; Slidell, Louisiana, and finally Houston, Texas in 1967. Greg graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1974 and attended Houston Baptist University and Paris Junior College on golf scholarships, as well as the University of Texas. His career in the catalyst field for nearly 30 years resulted in top-level management positions that afforded him the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world. Greg was greatly respected for his expertise and will be remembered as a big man with a big heart who had an abundance of love for his family and friends. Above all else, Greg was a loving father who proudly shared the accomplishments of his children, Andrew and Natalie, who remained at the center of his heart. In lieu of flowers or other customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 570127, Houston, Texas 77257. The family will receive visitors Monday, May 13 from 10:00-11:00 am at James Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, TX. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. Internment will immediately follow at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, TX 77598.

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J.E. Baker J.E. Baker, 87, of Alvin, Texas, passed away May 9, 2013 at his home. J.E. was born on April 6, 1926 to Walter and Ora Mae Baker in Vernon, Texas. Throughout his life he was a farmer, a decorated U.S. Army Staff Sergeant during World War II and a pipefitter for Union Carbide. J.E. was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved first wife, Peggy Jean Baker, his beloved second wife, Jean Dudley Baker, Sisters, Viola Baker, Viona Baker, Violet Baker, Vivian Baker, and Emma Lillian Baker; and his brothers, Busse Baker, Buster Baker and Mathew Thomas (MT) Baker. J.E. is survived by his loving family; Daughters, Paula Hamrick and her husband Jesse,  Donna Baker, and Cheryl Donnaud and her husband, Mike; Sons, Tony Perry and his wife Glenda, Roger Perry and his wife Ramona, and Ronnie Perry and his wife Patsy; fourteen Grandchildren, Numerous Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, with funeral services Monday, May 13, 2013at 10:00 a.m. Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas. Interment follows at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Devin Myers, Joel Saulsberry, Trey Simmons, John Martin and Michael Roland. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, the Church of Christ, Texas City or The V.F.W. Post 6378, Dickinson, Texas.

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Morgan “Glenn” Darden   Morgan “Glenn” Darden, Sr. 73, of Texas City passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Mainland Medical Center Hospital in Texas City. He was born October 6, 1939 in Silsbee, Texas. Mr. Darden was an Independent Owner/Operator Truck Driver. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Emma Lee Darden. He is survived by his wife Carol Darden of Texas City; daughters Elizabeth Darden-Johnson of Texas City, Donna Darden-Arevalo of Texas City; step daughter Brenda Hingle of Hitchcock; son Morgan Glenn Darden Jr., of Texas City and step son Robert William Alvers of Baycliff; sister Mary McAlpin of Anahuac, Texas; brother Charles Hartley of Bethney, La.; grandchildren Nathaniel Sukal Sr., Immanuel Sukal, Morgan Darden, Ashton Arevalo; step granddaughter Abriana Arevalo, Bre Westerfield; great grandchild Nathaniel Sukal, Jr.; aunt Judy Hoff and husband Charles Hoff and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Glenn loved his family and always put everyone’s needs before his own. His wife, children, and grandchildren are what kept him going all these years. He enjoyed spending time playing the machines at his favorite spots. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. Visitation will be held at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Memorial Service starting 7:00pm, with Rev. Mark Pagels officiating.

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Clarence "Bill" W. Mosall   Clarence "Bill" W. Mosall, 79, passed away on May 8, 2013. He was born on January 11, 1934 to Clarence A. Mosall and Helen Logan Mosall in Albany, NY. Bill is survived by his: loving wife of 54 years, Mary C. Mosall; son, Keith Mosall; brother, Jimmy; sister, Linda, and numerous family members and friends. He worked for Boeing as an engineer supporting NASA at both the Huntsville and Houston space centers. His career began with the Apollo program, then transitioned to the Skylab program, and finally reached retirement while supporting the Shuttle program. He had a passion for traveling and loved to take pictures on his various “road-trips” across the United States with Mary at his side as the navigator. They occasionally ended up in Europe where he left the driving to the ship’s captain, but the navigation still fell on Mary’s shoulders. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Church of God, Copeland, AL. Interment will follow at Jones Hill Cemetery in Copeland, AL. Those wishing to make a donation in Bill’s memory in lieu of flowers may do so to: MD Anderson or the Houston Symphony.

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Lula Winona Burgin   Lula Winona Burgin, 91, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Ashton Parke Care Center in Texas City, Texas. She was born, Lula Winona Williamson to Hattie Ruth and Radford T. Williamson on April 10, 1922 in Independence Community, Texas. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Texas City. Lula is preceded in death by, her mother and father, her husband; H.C. “Bill” Burgin, her son in-law; Robert H. Speer, her sister; Irene Burgin, and her brother; Wayne Williamson. She is survived by, her two daughters; Linda J. Speer of Santa Fe, Texas and JoAnn Hale and husband Terry of Bertram, Texas, her son; Bobby G. Burgin and his companion Rita Harrington of Texas City, Texas, seven grandchildren, Brandy Gates, Terri and James Huey, Kimberly and Tim Harper, Michael O’Neal II, Eric and Anna Hale, Kevin and Bridgett Hale and Kody Burgin; twelve great grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren and three step great granddaughters. Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral service will be Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:00pm at the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Rudy Rios officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas. Pallbearers will be Eric Hale, Kevin Hale, Jordan Zeller, Nicholas Zeller, Damon Hernandez and Ronnie Schoolcraft. The family would like to thank the staff at Ashton Parke Care Center, Dr. Robin Armstrong, Dr. Cornelia Agent and roommate Mrs. Bradley.

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Ms. Maureen Madeline Catherine McGowan Ms. Maureen Madeline Catherine McGowan, 67, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her residence, in League City Texas. She was surrounded by family and a close family friend. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Saint Ambrose Church Deerfield Beach, Florida officiated by the Father Dalton. A Reception will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. immediately following the mass at 101 Club in Pompano Beach, FL. Born, May 11, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McGowan and Madeline Hayes. Mrs. McGowan was a navy veteran and loved her country. Her children were her life and her grandchildren were her heart. Ms. McGowan was full of faith and love. She would always leave a lasting impression on all who met her. Along with her parents, Ms. McGowan was preceded in death by her four siblings; Eileen Monaco, Charles "Wally" McGowan, Muriel DiStasio and Joseph McGowan and her daughter Madeline Catherine Lashbrook. She is survived by her son, Michael Lashbrook and wife Denise Fort Meyers, FL; daughter, Melissa Lashbrook of Roper, NC; daughter, Marcie Gray and Husband Michael of League City, TX; grandchildren, Kayla Morgan, Tyler Gray, Adysen Gray, Michael Lashbrook, Jr., and Lauren Lashbrook.

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Brunella Savoie McLaren   Brunella Savoie McLaren, 78, of Texas City passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 13, 1934 to Joseph and Hilda Savoie in Rayne, Louisiana. Brunella was a residence of Texas City since 1965 and was formerly from Galveston and La Marque. In her life she was a devout Catholic, prolific artist, genealogist, writer and graphoanalysis. Her genuine passions for helping others lead her to the sciences of natural healing and foot reflexology. She cared for and helped many people in her life. She was well read and extensively self-educated. Brunella was a den mother for the Boy Scouts and a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Dickinson, Catholic Daughters of Texas City and was in the choir for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald E. “Eddy” McLaren, in-laws John and Bertha McLaren, son Steven, granddaughter Donalyn, brother Calvin, brother-in-law Zeke, sons-in-law Tom and John Posey; survivors are her five daughters; Cynthia Posey of Texas City, Rhonda Posey of La Marque, Donna McLaren of Texas City, Tracey McLaren of La Marque and Lisa Ann McLaren of Del Valle; two sons and daughters-in-law; Shawn and Lori McLaren of Kyle and Daryl and Lisa McLaren of Cleveland; fifteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 10, 2013 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the James Crowder Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10:00am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Dickinson, Texas with Father Gerardo Zendejas officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.

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Sam Phillip Scarcella   Sam Phillip Scarcella, 83 of La Marque passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1930 to Maurine and Lena Scarcella in Alief, Texas; Sam was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Navy; he retired from Monsanto; he was a co-founder of the Galveston County Master Gardener Association and renowned for his expertise on home grown tomatoes. Sam was also an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Leverne Scarcella of La Marque; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Rae Scarcella; daughters and son-in-law, Susan Hogan and Cyndee and David Satter; five grandchildren, Justin Singletary, Stephen Satter, Lori Satter, Erin Satter and Matthew Scarcella and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 2:00pm at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque with Father Chacko Puthumayil officiating, under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1200 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas, 77568.

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Thomas Jefferson Bryant Jr Thomas Jefferson Bryant Jr., of Friendswood, passed away May 5, 2013. He was born July 14, 1940 in Galveston, Texas to Thomas Sr. and Christine Bryant.  He was a member of the masons and was employed with ILA 1351 beginning February 14, 1978 and had also served as vice-president.  Tommy retired August 2, 2012.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and had also obtained his captain’s license and chartered offshore fishing trips. Tommy is preceded in death by his mother on May 12, 1998. Tommy leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Shannon Lay and her husband Tod, Stephanie Satterfield, Susy Bryant; father Thomas Bryant Sr; sister Diane Abel and her husband Travis; brother Jeff Bryant and his wife Misty; grandchildren Zachary Lay, Nikolis Bryant, Kaylee Satterfield, Travis Satterfield, Destiny Lay, Bayleigh Lay, and Kal-El Sample. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday May 8, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Friendswood Health Care Center 213 E. Heritage Dr., Friendswood, TX  77546 with Rev. Rosemary Dubois officiating.

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David Sherman Stuart   David Sherman Stuart, age 60, of Clear Lake, Texas, went home to be with his Lord on May 5, 2013, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. To those who knew him…he had a quiet presence, yet exuded inner strength and was known for his devotion to family, dry wit and generosity. He graduated from Nederland High School and Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas with an MBA in Business Administration. For the past 20 years, he was a valued business consultant with Colonial Life Insurance. David had a love for all sports, especially golf and baseball. He also officiated basketball, enjoyed coaching and supporting his children’s endeavors in baseball and golf. David was an avid reader and an extraordinary trivia buff. Dear to his heart was his “other family,” The Houston Force. He was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Stuart. David leaves loving memories to the following survivors: former wife Diane Stuart; daughter Kathryn and son William Stuart; mother Betty Stuart of Nederland; sisters Lisa Smith and husband Randy, Sheila Bass and husband Jim, of Nederland; and numerous former sister-in-laws and brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013, 5-8 pm, at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, Texas. Services to be held Friday, 10am, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas, at 3:30pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be given to the American Cancer Society or M.D. Anderson.

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Francis (Frank) Edward Connell Francis (Frank) Edward Connell passed away peacefully at his home in Houston Texas on May 5, 2013 at the age of 91. Frank is predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Connell, his brother Jack Connell and sisters Catherine and Mary Connell. Frank is survived by Marie, his loving wife of 64 years. They were married in Brooklyn, New York on October 24, 1948. Frank is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Kathi and husband Dick Keller of Saint Augustine, Florida, his son Tom and wife Jorie Connell of Houston Texas, and grandchildren; Michael and Mark Connell, and John, Ryan and Sean Keller.. Frank was born in Long Island City, New York in August 25, 1921. Frank graduated from New Paltz High School in 1939 and went on to serve in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He worked for Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation for 34 years. As he rose to management positions, Frank earned the respect of his co-workers through his hard work, dedication and kindness. He was admired and well-liked by all those who knew him. Frank enjoyed golf, traveling, reading and serving his parish Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Rosendale, New York. He and his wife moved to Houston, Texas in 1990 where he continued pursuing his interests and serving his parish at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church. A visitation, rosary and Celebration of Life Mass will begin at 10:30 am at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Frank will be laid to rest in Rosendale New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Bernadette Catholic Church 15500 El Camino Real Houston, Texas 77062 or the American Heart Association. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Whenever we think of him, we will remember his extreme kindness and generosity. He was indeed a very special man, who gave unselfishly of himself.

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Helen Carolyn Miller Helen Carolyn Miller, 92, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away May 5, 2013. She was born October 5, 1920 to Roscoe and Louise McKinley in Galveston, Texas. Helen taught piano for many years to numerous students and was the organist for The First Baptist Church, Hitchcock, Texas, for 67 years. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Herbert Miller. Helen is survived by her loving family; Daughter, Beth Rudloff and her husband, Jerry; Sons, Dick Miller and his wife, Julia, Bob Miller and his wife, Mary, and Tom Miller and his wife, Toni; Her twin sister Elizabeth Warren ; Sister, Marion Splawn; fifteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas. Services will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, 6601 FM 2004 Rd., Hitchcock, Texas, with interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas. Honored to serve as pallbearers are her Grandsons, Alan Rudloff, John Rudloff, James Rudloff, Christopher Miller, Russell Miller, and Scott Miller.

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Jeanne Marie Hudson Jeanne Marie Hudson, of League City, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the age of 54. She was born January 28, 1959 in Long Island, New York. Jeanne was a recruiter for the government domestically, in Iraq, and Afghanistan, both during the height of the wartime. Beach and travel were two of her favorite interests. Her travels took her around the globe not only for work but for leisure and her passion to see the world. Her loyalty to her family and friends was incomparable. Jeanne is survived by her son Rex Hudson III, parents Ralph and Elizabeth Balzano, sister Mary Ellen Martin and her husband Mark, brothers Robert Sikorski and wife Rebecka, Michael Sikorski, step-brothers James Balzano and wife Dolly, Joseph Balzano and wife Theresa, nieces and nephews Jamie Ward and her husband Tom, Robert Sikorski II and wife Nicole, Juanita Sikorski, Nicole Sikorski, and Melanie Reisner and great nieces and nephew Weston and Grace and many other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573 with Father Howard Drabek officiating.

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Frank Vernon Kelly, Jr. Frank Vernon Kelly, Jr., resident of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away May 1, 2013. He was born October 4, 1970 to parents, Darlene Marie and Frances V. Kelly. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Darlene M. Cherry; daughters, Elizabeth L. Kelly and Casey Jane Kelly; son, Eriec K. “Kyle” Kelly; uncle, Jay Canter; sister, Francine M. Giliam; brothers, Wayne Pierce and Lynn C. Kendrick, and girlfriend Shirlene Hutto and her grandson Bryan Dennis; nieces and nephews, Amy, April, Amber, Nicole, Roger and Jonathan; and lifelong friends, Chad Gaston and James “Chopper” Hughes. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal of Santa Fe Church, 12811 FM 1764 Rd., Santa Fe, Texas, with Reverend L.M. Jeane officiating. A reception will follow at 7502 Avenue C, Santa Fe, Texas 77510.

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Jon Peter Plunkett Jon Peter Plunkett, son of Robert and Helen (Herrmann) Plunkett was born January 10, 1944. He was a retired aerospace engineer and had served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Mr. Plunkett died Sunday April 28, 2013 at the MD Anderson Hospital. He will be missed by his wife, Jennie (Moore) Plunkett. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, 18300 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, TX 77058 with the Rev. Bill Hyde officiating. In memory of Mr. Plunkett, memorials may be made to THSD, Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, www.servicedogs.org.

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James V. Patterson James V. Patterson, 74, passed away April 28, 2013 at his home in Houston. He was born July 31, 1938 in Abilene, Texas, the son of James and Hortence (Smaw) Patterson. Jimmy was a highly respected dental technician in the Houston area for over 50 years having owned Gol-Ramics Dental Laboratory, and Precision Esthetics Dental Lab. He also served as past president of the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Meredith Patterson, son Michael Patterson and wife Shari, daughter Paige Riggs , son Ryan Coon and wife Amanda, son Joshua Coon and wife Patty, and sisters Sue Lydic and Jennifer Griffin. A visitation will be Thursday, May 2 2013 from 5 to 7 pm and the funeral service will start at 6 pm at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in James’s memory to Texas Children's Hospital 6621 Fannin Houston Tx 77030.

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Leon Frank Foitik Leon Frank Foitik, 80, of Pearland, Texas passed away April 29, 2013. He was born April 15, 1933 in Schulenburg, Texas to Leon and Lottie Foitik.  Leon proudly served our country in the United States Army.  Leon was employed with the City of Houston for 20 years and also Brazoria County for 20 years.  He attended First Baptist Church in Pearland and has lived in Pearland for 27 years. Leon leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Gloria Foitik; daughters Landis Denise Foitik, Tressa Kay (Foitik) Rubash, Lottie Louise Foitik; sister Gloria Ann (Foitik) Connell; twin brother Elon Dulaney Foitik; and granddaughter Whitney Noel Rubash. Graveside services with military honors will be Thursday May 2, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery.

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Leo William Smith Leo William Smith, 75 of Alvin went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his home. He was born July 14, 1937 in Ysleta, Texas to Arthur Edward and Verna Belle Smith. He later moved to San Antonio, Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Cordelia Dean, with whom he shared 54 years of life and ministry. Along with his wife, he is survived by five children and their spouses: Vernon Lee Smith of LaMarque; Terry Lynn Ray of Alvin; Timothy Lane and Bonnie Smith of St. Peters, Missouri; Tammy Leigh and Robert Warren of McKinney; and Vikki L’Dawn and David Kirk of League City. He is also survived by his sister Verna Jo Sisson of El Paso. He was also blessed with ten grandchildren, Dillon Smith, Todd Warren, Kaleb Smith, Haleigh Warren, Emily Warren, Hannah Smith, Benjamin Ray, Jonathan Kirk, Zachary Kirk, Bobby Joe Loyd, and two great-granddaughters, one great-grandson and numerous other relatives. Leo’s greatest joy was serving his Lord and Savior and being with his family. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1959, and throughout his ministry served as the pastor of several churches in Texas, including Marcelina Baptist Church of Floresville; Choate Baptist Church of Kenedy; Crescent Valley Baptist of Victoria; First Baptist Church of Richmond; and Highlands Baptist Church in LaMarque. After retiring from the pastorate, he served as Executive Director of Texas Baptist Men for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He was humbled and privileged to share the gospel in service and love throughout the world. Visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 851 FM 517, Dickinson, Texas on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be at South Park Baptist Church, 1718 South Johnson Street, Alvin, Texas on Friday May 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Herbert Reeves, Dr. Bruce Peterson, and Dr. Howard Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Santa Fe, Texas. Pallbearers will be Dick Talley of Dallas, Keith Mack of Dallas, Paul Williamson of Alvin, Mike Cowen of Midland, Joe Davenport of Conroe, and Tim Sawyer of Orange. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief or the TBM Forever Foundation. Call 214-381-2800 to find out how to donate.

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Michael Christopher Paetz, Sr. LEAGUE CITY – Surrounded by family and friends, Michael Christopher Paetz, Sr., age 64, of League City, Texas went to meet the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Cornerstone Hospital after a brief illness. The family will receive friends at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street in League City on Wednesday, May 1, between 6 and 8 p.m. in League City, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Nassau Bay Baptist Church, 18131 Nassau Bay Dr., Nassau Bay, TX 77058. The burial service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston, Texas at 1:30 p.m. Michael was born on August 24, 1948 in Galveston, Texas to Charles John Paetz, Jr. and Estelle Marie Paetz. Michael grew up in Galveston and was a graduate of Kirwin High School. He attended Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas, and received a B.A. in History from the College of Santa Fe (New Mexico) in 1970. Michael had a lengthy career in the insurance industry and travelled extensively. At the time of his passing, Michael was Vice-President MGU Operations of American National Insurance Company in Galveston. Michael’s favorite pastimes were historical research, especially in genealogy, international travel, and model railroading, particularly with his beloved granddaughter, Sydney Schwartz. She will sorely miss her beloved “BoBo.” Michael was a long time member of Nassau Bay Baptist Church in Nassau Bay, Texas. He had many fruitful years of ministry teaching Sunday School classes about his precious Savior, Jesus. Michael is survived by his wife, Diane, of 29 years, and children: M. Christopher Paetz, Jr. and wife, Nacole, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Anthony Wilson Paetz, of League City; SN Melanie Gale Schwartz, USN, presently serving in Great Lakes, Illinois; and Jennifer Casso and Ericka Brown. Michael is also survived by his mother, Estelle Marie Paetz of Keller, Texas, and siblings, Marianne Stallings of Fort Worth, Texas; Charles Joseph Paetz of Marietta, Pennsylvania; Theresa Taylor of Plano, Texas; R. Vincent Paetz of Alexandria, Virginia; and Margaret Mary Paetz of Keller, Texas. He was recently preceded in death by his father, Charles John Paetz, Jr. Memorial contributions and honorariums may be made to: Samaritan’s Purse.

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Anna B. Watson Anna B. Watson, League City, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in Pearland, Texas at the age of 85. She was born on October 6, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas to William and Regina Schlesinger. She was a retired Registered Nurse for Union Carbide, an avid reader, a long-time member of the Garden Club, and loved to play bridge and golf. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond E. Watson, her son Raymond E. (Woody) Watson II, and her grandson Eric Watson. Anna is survived by her daughter Nikki Watson, her daughter Suzanne Hill and her husband David, her grandson Paul Watson and his wife Kelly, her grandson Christopher Hill and his wife Krissy, her granddaughter Sarah Wilson and her husband Matt, and her granddaughter Samantha Hill. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren Madeline Hill, Liam Hill, Ewan Wilson, Gavin Wilson and Jack Raymond Watson and many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6-8:00pm (with a vigil service at 7:00pm) at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573. In addition, there will be a funeral mass on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573, with Father Howard Drabek officiating. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or donate a book in Anna Watson's name to your local library.

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STEVEN YILIANG KWEK     STEVEN YILIANG KWEK passed away into Gods hands April 25, 2013 from an accident at the age of 24. Steven was born January 6, 1989 in the Borough Of Westwood, New Jersey to Patricia Hopkins Kwek and Keh Kwek. Steven was a 2009 graduate of Clear Lake High School and attended San Jacinto Junior College. Steven was an avid sports fan and supported his brother and cousin on the Clear Lake Football Team in working on the “Chain Gang” and “Helmet Crew”. Steven is preceded in death by his aunt Joan Hopkins Frankovich. He is survived by his loving mother Paticia Hopkins Kwek, father Keh Kwek, brother Christopher Y. “Chris” Kwek, grandparents Paul and Jerry Hopkins, uncle Frank Frankovich, aunt Susan Hopkins Miller & husband Tony, uncle Paul Hopkins Jr. & wife Cyndi, uncle Jim Hopkins and wife Karen, & cousins Ann Frankovich, Sara Haney, Randy Miller, Paul Hopkins III, JR Decker, Josh Decker, Haleigh Hopkins, Dustin Hopkins, and numerous other extended loving family members. Steven had a pure heart and was loving and supportive to all who knew him. Everywhere Steven went he spoke openly to people and made friends. He was at every event with a smile on his face and willing to help in any way. Steven made everyone’s life around him better – he was an inspiration to us all. Steven enjoyed the musical Les Miserables, going to the movies, theatre, and cooking. A Memorial Service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home at 111 Medical Center Boulevard, Webster Texas 77598, at 11:30 Thursday May 2, 2013. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Brent Bailey, Tom Sharp, Bart Miller, Kelly Ferree, Jake Burnett, Joe Janney, and Tom Kuczynski, Richard Laws, Sam Davis, The Honorable John Davis, and Dustin Hopkins. Donations may be made on behalf of the Kwek Family at Texas Citizens Bank 14020Highway 3, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77598 – Attention Mr. Mike Cornett.

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Lawrence "Larry" Schumacher Jr. 1947 ~ 2013 Lawrence "Larry" Schumacher Jr., 66, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Texas City. Larry was born April 1, 1947, to Lawrence and Hazel Schumacher, Sr., in Houston, Texas. Larry graduated from La Marque High School in 1965, and the University of Houston in 1969 and attended Trinity University, in San Antonio. Larry served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant, during the Vietnam War, and was President of the Galveston County Tea Party Patriots. Larry is survived by his parents, and one sister, Sherry Schumacher, of Texas City. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque. Services will follow at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor Rudy Rios officiating.

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Barbara Cooke Barbara Cooke left for the Rainbow Bridge to meet with her many pet dogs and cats waiting for her April 24, 2013 from San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.  Barbara was born to Ralph and Becky Jensen in Keokuk, Iowa November 7, 1942 where she lived her early years.  Her family moved to Brownsville, Texas when she was in the first grade and lived there until Barbara completed high school and one year at Texas Southmost Junior College.  She met Aviation Cadet Willis “Cookie” Cooke in 1962 and they married at the Harlingen AFB Chapel April 21, 1962 after he graduated and was commissioned. The Cookes lived at Sacramento, California; Fort Worth, Texas; Montgomery, Alabama and Minot, North Dakota while in the Air Force.  After leaving the Air Force in 1969 they lived in Huntsville, Texas where they owned and operated a Hobby and Craft Shop. They moved to Pearland, Texas in 1975 where Barbara completed her Associate Degree at Alvin Community College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at The University of Houston, Clear Lake Campus.  They moved to Jamaica Beach in 1988 where Barbara was employed by the Jamaica Beach Improvement Committee and she served for eight years as Chairman of the Jamaica Beach EMS and as a responder.  She served a term as Chairman of the Park Board and raised enough seed money that Susie Schuler donated enough to complete the original Susie Schuler Pavilion.  She also worked for the Campeche Cove Veterinary Hospital and Jamaica Beach Hardware.  Barbara was active with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue from 2000 until her health failed and privately rescued and placed several dogs who were Cavalier look-alikes but not quite to breed standard.  The Cooke’s moved to an acreage north of Santa Fe, Texas in 2003. Barbara passed her tests for an Amateur Radio License in 1974 and held an Advanced Class License with the call WB5NVH.  She also qualified for a Private Pilot License while living in Jamaica Beach. Barbara is predeceased by her parents Ralph and Becky Jensen and father-in-law Willis Cooke.  She is survived by husband Willis Cooke, daughter Sandra Stackable and husband Greg, son Charles Cooke and wife Melissa, mother-in-law Freda Cooke, three grand-daughters and two grand-sons. The family will hold a small, private memorial service.

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Clark Timothy “Tim” Fontaine. November 22, 1938 –April 24, 2013 Tim Fontaine was born November 22 to Jeff and Lanie in Center, Texas. After graduating from high school in Arkansas, he entered Texas A&M where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He worked 42 years with the Kemps’ Ridley sea turtles. Throughout the years, he loved golfing, watching Texas A&M football, reading, playing his guitar, and telling his numerous stories which he always said, “They were primarily based in truth.” The favorite of all of his loves is Jeannie Fontaine, his wife of 48 years. She just happened to have been babysitting his nephew when they met; this love spanned 48 wonderful years and created three sons: Tommy (Ana), Jason (Irma) and Michael. Tim was truly blessed to have nine grandchildren: Nicholas, Haley, Tim, Logan, Landon, Austin, Christian, Payton, and Matthew. Tim is preceded in death by his parents Jeff and Lanie, his in-laws, Burl and Helen Lynn. He leaves to cherish his life and memory are his brothers Tom (Jackie), Jack (Loretta) and Jerry, brother-in-law Henry Clay Lynn (Debbie), great friends and family, Joe and Helga Garcia of Hitchcock, Sue and Willie Boudreaux of Dickinson and many other loving friends and family. Also, losing their beloved buddy are his four children Snow, Forrest, Danny Lou, and Chloe. We are extremely grateful to have had you in our lives, for you have shown us the right path to follow. Our hearts are deeply broken, and we will forever be changed. We love you and miss you deeply already. Visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas with graveside services, Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Hayes Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.

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Verna Faye Lowe Verna Faye Lowe, 78, of Dickinson, Texas passed away April 24, 2013. She was born to Lamar and Ruby Ford, October 19, 1934 in Denton, Texas. Verna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dickinson and W.M.U. leader, Galveston Baptist Association. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Roy Ford and Othal Ford. Verna is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Raymond Lowe; daughter, Karen Waggett and her husband, Warren; sons, David R. Lowe and his wife, Donna, and Ronald Lowe and his wife, Linda; nine Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2504 44th Street, Dickinson, Texas with interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missions of your choice.

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Melbourne Hugh Laird Melbourne Hugh Laird of Dickinson, Texas passed awayApril 24, 2013 at the age of 84.  He was born in Carson, Mississippi September 5, l928 to Charles and Dovie Laird. Mel attended school in Carson and joined the Navy when he graduated.  After serving in the Navy, he returned to Mississippi and entered the University of Southern Mississippi. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.   He was a charter member of Alpha Tau Omega.  After graduation, Mel moved to Houston Texas and worked for Eastern States Petroleum and Charter Oil Company. This is  where he met and married Ruth Ellen Abendroth. He is preceded in death by his parents, his aunt Georgia McGehee and his brother Ralph.  In God’s care Mel leaves his wife, his two sons, Douglas and his wife, Trudy, Kenneth and his wife, Terri; his grandchildren, Mason, Hannah, Abbie, Zachary, Samuel and his wife Gabriela, and great grand daughter, Alexis and his brother, Maurice Laird.   Mel was an active member of First United Methodist Church since l958 when the Laird family moved to Dickinson. He was active in Boy Scouts when his boys were Scouts.  He loved being a GATOR Booster and going to football games.  He also loved being in CHAMPS in Dickinson School District.  He was a member of the Dickinson Lions Club. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church, 200 FM 517 West, Dickinson, Texas on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Carson Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, please give memorials to First United Methodist Church, Dickinson.

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Thomas Joseph Mansky, Jr. Thomas Joseph Mansky, Jr. passed away on April 22, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1959 to Thomas Mansky, Sr. and Beverly Ann Mansky. Tommy was a proud Ironworker from Local Union # 135 before he became disabled. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael Hansen. He is survived by his children, Cameron Mansky (Lauren), Brenden Mansky of Michigan, and stepdaughter, Ashley Wade (J.D.): his brother Robert Hansen ; sister Denise Bealer (Mark). Grandchildren, Roxie, Spencer, Lilly and Lexi; along with numerous family members and friends. Tommy leaves to mourn his memory, his love of 26 years, Charlotte Renay Mansky, who stood by his side thru thick and thin. Memorial Service will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Airplane Park on Bay Street in Texas City.

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Richard Dale McCrea, MD Richard Dale McCrea, MD of Seabrook, TX passed away on April 13, 2013 at the age of 78. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and attended Wyandotte High School. After graduation he attended the University of Michigan, graduating with a medical degree in 1960. Following a tour in the United States Navy, Dr. McCrea completed residency training at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He then founded a Plastic Surgery practice in Pasadena, TX. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Purdy McCrea formerly of Poca, WV. He is survived by sons William Bruce of Wilmington, NC; Richard Scott and wife, Tiffany of Houston; daughter, Nancy McCrea Sawyer and husband, Alan of Portage, MI; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Central Assembly of God, 4405 Crenshaw Road, Pasadena, TX 77504. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association.

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ALFRED HENRY COWARD, JR. DECEMBER 1, 1923 - APRIL 21, 2013 Alfred Coward was born December 1, 1923 to Alfred and Minnie Coward in Dover, New Jersey. On September 12, 1953 he married his wife of almost 60 years, Margaret Hastie. Al was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving as an aircraft mechanic. He discovered planes were being sabotaged and as a result, at the age of 19, he was put in charge of all the mechanics. He was active in the Boy Scouts as a leader in New Jersey, Alabama and Texas. He received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service and the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter award. He also taught Sunday school, was a Deacon and a Ruling Elder. He was a Lay Minister and helped conduct religious services at the prison in Morristown, N. J. Al served as part of the New Jersey Honor Guard in the American Legion firing salutes over the graves of returning servicemen killed in battle. He worked on the LR-99 rocket engine which powered the X-15 research vehicle. The X-15’s mission was flight beyond earth’s atmosphere and re-entry. As a contractor he supported the NASA/JSC Space Shuttle and Space Station programs, retiring in 2001 at the age of 77. Al has two children, Margaret Ann and Alfred III, and three grandchildren of whom he is very proud. Al came from a family of seven children. He is survived by his sister Muriel Schroeder, but lost his other sisters, Frances, Ethel, and Alice. Two other siblings died very young. Al was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Masonic Funeral Service Conducted by Clear Lake Masonic Lodge 1017 2:00 p.m. Thursday – April 25, 2013 Crowder Funeral Home Chapel Webster, Texas Laid To Rest 12:30 p.m. Monday – April 29, 2013 Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery In Al’s Memory Memorials May Be Made To: The National Kidney Foundation. www.kidney.org

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Walter Reed Martin, Sr. Walter Reed Martin, Sr., 67, of Dickinson, TX passed away April 21, 2013. Walter was born January 7, 1946, to Elmer and Mildred Martin, in Meridian, MS. Walter served his country in the National Guard. He became a Millwright and worked constructing oil refinery plants for many years for M.W. Kellogg and was a loyal member of the Southern States Millwrights 2232. Walter also was proud of his membership in the Masonic Lodge, Dickinson Chapter 1324 and the Shriners International, and he was on the Little League Board in Dickinson, Texas. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda Ann Martin and his daughter Kimberley C. Martin.  He is survived by his sons; Walter R. Martin, Jr., and Michael D. Martin; and his grandchildren, Kylar LeAnn Martin, Colby Dylan Martin and Tyler Cole Martin. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, Texas with funeral services Friday, April 26, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.

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Flora “Flo” Sullivan   Flora “Flo” Sullivan, 92, of La Marque passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Texas City. She was born to Robert and Sophie Neumann in Galveston, TX. Flo was a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church and former member of the Altar Guild. She was a devoted mother of 2, grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 12. Flo is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Sophie Neumann; husband Robert Sullivan; son Robert Sullivan, Jr.; great grandson Shawn Beauchamp; sisters Evelyn Fundling and Ernestine Goebel; and brothers Robert Neumann, Reid Neumann, Alvin Neumann, Edwin Neumann, and Ernst Neumann. She is survived by her daughter Linda Beauchamp of La Marque, TX; grandchildren Eric Beauchamp and wife Monica, Jake Beauchamp and wife Wendy, Kevin Sullivan, Todd Sullivan and wife Lynn; great grandchildren Julia Beauchamp Wagner, Calvin, Sandra, Madison, Logan, and Landon Beauchamp, Nicolette, Clayton, Nathan, Emory, Ella and TJ Sullivan; and sister Helen Patschke. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, TX. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Texas City, TX with Rev. Matthew Brackman officiating. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 9111 E. F. Lowry Expwy, Texas, TX 77591.

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