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Mary Alice ScottDecember 3, 1918 – May 8, 2012 Mary Alice Palmer Scott was born December 3, 1918 to Daise Myrtle Dunn and Charles Ernest Palmer in Abbyville, KS.  Mary worked in the defense industry in Wichita, KS during WWII.  On December 3, 1945 she married Albert E. Scott in Abbyville.  Mary and Scotty (Albert) worked together in the restaurant business until 1952.  Scotty and Mary moved to Hobbs, NM, in 1953 where she worked in the home and in secretarial positions.  When they retired in 1978, they moved to the Cedar Creek Lake area of Texas, where they were active in the Mabank Church of Christ.  They moved to Duncanville, TX in 1988 due to a decline in Scotty’s health.  Then they moved to Irving, TX in 1996 where Mary resided until her death.  She was very active in church work until her passing, working especially with the Beltline Road Church of Christ in Irving in both the Pioneer Press and bulletin ministries.  She had been a member of the Lyons, KS Church of Christ both the Taylor Street and Jefferson Street Churches of Christ in Hobbs, NM, the Duncanville, TX Church of Christ and the Beltline Road Church of Christ in Irving. Mary had a heart for children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She participated in school and extracurricular activities with her family.  Mary invited neighborhood children to various church programs.  She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Gayle Scott, and her husband of 58 years, Scotty.  Survivors include, daughter, Marijo Bernard (Tom) of Irving; sons, John Scott of Albuquerque, NM, Earl Scott (Connie) of Trinity, TX; brothers, Clarence Palmer (Lorraine) of Keyes, OK, Willard Palmer (Jessie) of Alamogordo, NM; grandchildren, Kimberly Fusselman (Steve), Jennifer Salyer (Jeff), Cory Scott (fiance Kim Cherry), Todd Scott (Jamie), Trey Scott (Ashley Lindenmuth), Nathan Bernard (Ashley Huotari), Jordan Bernard (Angie), and Melinda Read (Larry); great-grandchildren, Molly and Scotty, Adrian and Carly, Cody and Shane, Dakota, Taylor and Kyle, Chelsey, Cody, Lacy, Courtney and Logan.  Mary will be missed by her family and all who were privileged to know her.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, May 14th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 15th at Beltline Road Church of Christ with interment following at DFW National Cemetery. Guest Book for Mary Alice Scott: // Thank you! Your message has been submitted successfully. There was an error submitting the form. Your name: Your email address *: Enter your message:   * A valid email address is required to post a message. Your email address will not be published or seen by others. __________________________________________________________________________________________  Deborah Lynn RobertsonDecember 5, 1962 – May 1, 2012 Deborah Lynn Robertson, age 49, of Euless, TX passed away from Inflammatory Breast Cancer on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was born December 5, 1962 in Zambia, Africa and was adopted by Joseph and Doris Lyon. Her adoptive mother and father precedes her in death along with her father Eric Cummings. Deborah is survived by her husband, Gordon Forbes Robertson of Zambia; and 2 sisters, Sherri Lyon of Dallas, TX and Sharon Lyon Boyd of White Plains, NY; siblings, Darren, Brandon,  Sean and Amanda Cummings of Zimbabwe and the UK. In Lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to either the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation, at www.the

Next: for information on how to make a donation.  A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Guest Book for Deborah Robertson: // Thank you! Your message has been submitted successfully. There was an error submitting the form. Your name: Your email address *: Enter your message:   * A valid email address is required to post a message. Your email address will not be published or seen by others.   __________________________________________________________________________________________Beatriz MarinOctober 29, 1961 – May 1, 2012 Beatriz Marin, age 50, of Irving passed away on May 1, 2012. She was born October 29, 1961 in Monterrey, Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Gurrero. Beatriz is survived by her husband, Jesus Marin; 2 sons, Jesus Marin Jr., and Aaron Marin; daughter, Aziel Marin; and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, May 4, 2012 from 6-9 pm, with a Rosary service at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Guest Book for Beatriz Marin: // Thank you! Your message has been submitted successfully. There was an error submitting the form. Your name: Your email address *: Enter your message:   * A valid email address is required to post a message. Your email address will not be published or seen by others.   __________________________________________________________________________________________Jose Luis GarciaNovember 1, 1963 – May 3, 2012 
Previous: Sweet Isaiah Benjamin Holt arrived at 5:45 on May 9, 2012 and went home to be with our Great Redeemer at 10:39 the same evening.  He was nineteen inches long, and weighed five pounds, fifteen ounces.  He is survived by his parents, Alathea and Justin Holt, big brother Henry Lee Holt, grandparents Robert and Sue Sloan, Gil and Cyndi Holt, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was a beautiful baby boy, and an overwhelming source of joy and happiness in the lives of his family and friends. God answered so many prayers through his little life and through the time that he spent here with us. His family was blessed to spend almost five hours holding, talking to, and loving him. We his family are so grateful for him and for the time we had and the memories we were able to create with him while he was with us. We know that he is healed now, safe in the arms of our Lord, where we will see him again very soon.  Our lives are forever changed by little Isaiah, and we know that God will do a great good through Isaiah’s life that he so graciously entrusted to us.  In lieu of flowers, his parents would ask that you please make a donation in Isaiah’s name to Orphan Outreach (In Memory of Isaiah Benjamin Holt (www.orphanoutreach.org) or to support the mission work of Sarah and John Herrington through CAM International (www.caminternational.org). Jean Alley, of Irving, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was born February 12, 1923 in Chanute, Kansas. She taught Sunday School at numerous churches in town and enjoyed Southern Gospel Music. She loved to take all who wanted to go roller skating on Monday nights. Jean enjoyed sewing, and crocheting, and watching The Disney Channel movies. She loved to help all of those she met. Jean is Heaven bound and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Roy Alley, Sr., and granddaughter Barbara Alley, and is survived by her daughter Betty Weatherly of Ferris; sons Roy alley, Jr., of Irving, and James Richard Alley of Cedar Creek; daughter Connie Hughes of Irving; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, May 14, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 3-5 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Lupe A. Garza, of Balch Springs, went to heaven on May 7, 2012. He was born April 19, 1929 in Irving, and was married Clara Seals Garza. He is survived by his wife, 4 Sons, 3 Daughter in-laws, 3 Step-Daughters, 1 Son-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and numerous nephews and nieces. His Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 PM, May 16, 2012 at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 3300 LaPrada Dr., in Mesquite.   Alma Louella Baker, 95, of Irving since 1946, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in her residence at the Emeritus retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born November 6, 1916 in Hunt County, Texas to parents Barney B. and Stella F. Clark Barron. Alma, or MeeMaw, as she became known in recent years, was a housewife, mother, and culinary wizard. She was an accomplished seamstress and worked many hours plying her talents in the family�s home at 1003 Harlan in Irving. Alma and Wallace were married in 1934 and first moved to Irving in 1946. They built the home on Harlan in 1949, and it was the Baker family home for the next 5 � decades. She was a member and founding force of First Baptist Church of Irving and also the Bible Survey Class. Alma was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, 777, of Grand Prairie. She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 54 years, Wallace Wendell Baker, daughter Ileeta Baker Watson, and sister Bonnie Maroney. Survivors include her daughter Luquitta Fisher and husband Bill of The Colony; granddaughters Danna Oxford, Robie Dodson, Candace Gilbert, and Natalee Watson; and great grandchildren Peyton Oxford, Logan and Cameron Gilbert, and Owen, Ellie, and Rosamund Dodson.  A third Gilbert child is due to arrive in September. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, May 11, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Irving with Rev. John Durham and Pastor Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Leukemia & Myeloma Dept., P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 in memory of Alma Baker and Ileeta Watson, or Odyssey Hospice, 5440 Harvest Hill Rd., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75230. Thomas Aubry Vawter, of Irving, passed away on May 7, 2012. He was born March 26, 1933 in Washington, Oklahoma to Aubry Barney Vawter and Lula Dean. Thomas was a truck driver for over forty years. He is survived by his wife, Margie; sons, Tommy and Terry; daughter, Cheryl McLaughlin; a sister, Sandy Kluge Wendell; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A funeral service is planned for Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home. Cynthia Lynn Donahue, of Irving, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was born July 19, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her daughter Cary D. Harris of the Colony; mother Dottie Lee of Irving; brothers Charles Hershberger of Irving, Steve Hershberger of Midland, and John Hershberger of Framers Branch; and 3 grandchildren. Committal services will be held at 11:30 AM Monday, May 14, 2012 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy. in Dallas. Lois Nadine King, of Irving, passed away on May 5, 2012. She was born July 25, 1939 in Sacramento, California to Robert Trocke and Viola Butts. She and Bobby King were married on April 7, 1959 in Midland, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Bobby; her son Kevin of Arlington; daughter, Kristina Reaves of Irving; her sister, Mary Stover of Texas; and five grandchildren, Kaylee, Brittany, Brandon, Joshua, and Jacob. A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Brown�s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Brady Blevins officiating. Lois will be buried at Red Star Cemetery in Leedey, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Gene Gadd, of Irving, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012. He was born April 20, 1923 in Commerce, Texas. He is survived by his wife Lotus Gadd of Irving; son Donald Gadd of The Colony; daughters Cathy Richards of The Colony, and Dena Estes of Irving; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Committal services with Full Military Honors will be held at 9:30 AM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy. in Dallas. Timothy (Tim) Perez was born on January 31, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, and passed away on May 1, 2012 after a brief illness. Timmy is survived by his loving parents, Jeannine and Andy Perez; three sisters, Anne, Belinda, Julie; two brothers, Terry and Tommy; two brothers-in-law, Gary Carpenter and Joel Forgus; nieces, Jessie Doyle and Tessa Carpenter, and nephew, Bailey Forgus. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Timmy was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Richland College for two years. He worked as an auditor at Excel Traffic Consultants for over thirty years. Timmy was a lifelong Rangers fan and was happy to see the Rangers go to the World Series. He also liked watching the Arkansas Razorbacks and Cowboys� games. Timmy liked playing poker, reading Stephen King books, and fishing with his best friend and brother, Tommy. Timmy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 5, at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 E. Irving Blvd. in Irving. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Joseph Bryan Coe, of North Richland Hills, went home peacefully after a long 2� year fight with cancer on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.  He was born December 20, 1951 in Houston, Texas.  He was a loving husband, father, and Grandpa.  His life revolved around his family and grandkids.  He will be loved and missed by those who knew him.  Joseph is preceded in death by his father Joseph Thomas Coe, grandson Nicholas Joseph Coe, and nephew Danny Joseph Moore.  Survivors include his wife Beverley Coe of North Richland Hills; daughters Stacy Denise McGowen and husband James of Athens, and Toni Ann Owens of North Richland Hills; son Joseph Thomas Coe of Itasca; grandchildren Cody Carson, Zachary Carson, Taylor Carson, Sydney Owens, Tatum Coe, Alicia McGowen, Chelsea McGowen, Ivy McGowen, and Jacob McGowen; mother Ruth Coe of Chandler, Texas; sisters Charlotte Hamilton, and Donna Braquet; and brother Clifton Coe.  Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, May 7, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 560089, Dallas, TX 75356.    Javier Maldonado, of Dallas, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born May 17, 1959 in Michoacan, Mexico. He was employed by Carta Mundi, USA. Survivors include his wife Graciela Maldonado of Dallas; daughter Elizabeth Maldonado of Irving; son Eric Maldonado of Dallas; mother Juliana Maldonado of Dallas; father Augusto Maldonado of Dallas; sisters Socorro Maldonado of Mexico, Sara Maldonado of Mexico, Elvia Maldonado of Dallas, and Maria Guadalupe Maldonado of Dallas; brothers Joe Maldonado of Rowlett, Onorio Maldonado of Dallas, Galdino Maldonado of Dallas, Eloy Maldonado of Dallas, and Jesus Maldonado of Dallas; grandsons Andrew Maldonado, and Christian Farias, both of Irving; granddaughter Kimberly Farias of Irving; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 PM Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 231 N. Marsalis, in Dallas. Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park, in Dallas. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday, May 4, 2012 at the funeral home with a Rosary beginning at 7 PM. Robert McCormick, a resident of Irving for 53 years, and previously from Mundelein, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was born February 26, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Robert started work with VANEC as a salesman and worked his way up to President of the company before retiring of 1992. He was a private pilot and belonged to the Experimental Aircraft Association. He is survived by his wife Rosemary McCormick of Irving; son Michael McCormick of Waller, Texas; and daughter Robin Ann McCormick and husband David Davies of Savannah, Georgia. Inurnment services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, May 10, 2012 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Jean Burtis Dunkle, of Irving, passed away April 30, 2012. She was born October 19, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Floyd Perryman Johnston and Daisy Inez Moore. She was a founding member of Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving, a former volunteer at Irving Hospital Auxiliary, P. E. O., and a life-time member of the PTA.  She is survived by her daughters, Julie Green and spouse Stacy of Bridgeport, TX, and Kathy Spann and spouse David of Allen, TX; grandchildren, Lauren Green of The Colony, Jon Green of Dallas, Brian Spann and Bethany Spann of Allen, and Chris Strait and spouse Blythe of The Woodlands, TX; great grandchildren, Keaton Strait and Finley Strait. Burial will be at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving or Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Dallas. Nell McGowan, of Terrell, and a longtime former resident of Irving, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012. She was born February 2, 1928 in Emory. Survivors include her sons Mark McGowan of Terrell, Gary McGowan of Lewisville, and Ricky McGowan of Irving; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Billy Gene Wilson, In Teague, Texas on January 16th, 1930 it was a bitterly cold night and still holds the record cold temperature for that date.  The young woman was little more than a girl herself and had had a long hard labor because her pelvis had not spread like they should have.  At long last, toward morning the tiny child (only 6pounds) was born but was still in trouble.  You see, the umbilical cord was entangled around his neck.  Quick work by the good doctor and the child was crying as he should.  That tiny baby grew up to be a fine young man, president of his high school class, most popular, most handsome and well loved by family and friends.  He spent a short period in the Air Force and received a hardship discharge right before the Korean War began in 1950.  In January 1950 he went to work at SWBT Company, first as a lineman, and then went to Harwood Office in Dallas.  He took an early retirement in 1987, partly because of changes in the company.  In June of 1950 he met his future wife Pat, and at the time of his death they had just celebrated their 60th anniversary.  He and she liked to tease each other and said they had 25 years of wedded bliss.  He was a wonderful husband to Pat, a wonderful father to his four children, Kathi Hodges, Mike Wilson, Becky Schieler and Mary Hart; a wonderful grandfather to his 14 grandchildren and a wonderful great grandfather to his 11 great grandchildren.  He was loved by all the above and also his three sons-in-law James, Dennis and James, and daughter-in-law Patti.  He was 82 and will be missed most of all by his wife Pat and Lilly, his cat.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday. The family requests memorial to either American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914 or to the Alzheimer�s Association, 4144 North Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204-9627. Pauline Faulkner passed away on April 28, 2012 at the age of 90 years and eight months.  She was born in Whitesboro, Texas on August 20, 1921 to Alice and General Thompson. She married James Riley Faulkner on July 18, 1940; and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1995. Pauline was also preceded in death by her six sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her three children, Fay Smith and husband Bill of Lufkin, Texas, James Faulkner and wife Sandi of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and Kay Kimberlin and husband Johnny of Irving, Texas; a granddaughter, Jamie White and husband Tim of Jasper, Texas; three grandsons, Ken Faulkner of Phoenix, Arizona, Jim Faulkner and wife Teresa of Sedona, Arizona, and Matthew Kimberlin and wife Araceli of Dallas, Texas; three great grandsons, Justin and Jayden White of Jasper and Aiden Kimberlin of Dallas.  Funeral Services are Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM in Brown�s Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral from 11:00 AM on Wednesday  until time of service.  Interment to follow service at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas “Big Mike” Michael Olivas Enriquez, 73 years old, of Irving, graduate of Crozier Tech 1957, our beloved dad was called home to Heaven on 4/23/12. He is gone but will never be forgotten. He taught his kids & grandchildren the meaning of respect, discipline & hard work. He was loved by many and respected by all. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann, sons Mike, Arthur, & daughter Marisa Christine Guevara, daughters-in-law Lisa & Denia Enriquez, son in law Joey Guevara & 4 grandchildren: Chris, Sara, Jonathan & Ethan Enriquez, his sister, Connie E Herrera, brothers Santos (JR) Enriquez, & Manuel Ramirez. Michael enjoyed time with his family, working on his cars, his yard, & tinkering in his garage. On Fri., 4/27, Services will be held at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be from 5-7 pm & Service 7-8 pm. On Sat., 4/28, we will depart @ 10 am from Brown’s Funeral Home then proceed to Oak Grove Memorial Gardens � 1413 E. Irving Blvd. in Irving to lay our dad in his final resting place. Please join us in celebrating the life of a man that touched so many lives. Deacon Roger L. Gette, of Irving, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was an attorney for Legal Aid of North Texas, a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, National Legal Aid Defenders Association, and Dallas Area Social Security Claimants Attorneys. Roger was a 32 year member of St. Luke�s Catholic Church in Irving, serving as a deacon since 2006, and was involved in the Marriage Ministry for the Diocese of Dallas, and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed helping people in need and viewed everyone as equals. He became a member of PMP Pals, an International support group for patients with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei after his 2002 diagnosis. Roger showed a strong love of nature and believed in taking care of the environment. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Stars fan. Roger was a loving husband, father, and proud grandfather. He is preceded in death by his mother Rose Gette and is survived by his wife Marilyn Gette of Irving; daughters Jennifer Pettis and husband Robert of Baltimore, Maryland; Sarah Pope and husband Nakia of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Leanna Andrews and husband Bobby of Arlington; father Leo Gette and wife Ruby of Devils Lake, North Dakota; grandchildren Kaytlyn Andrews, Mikayla Pettis, Eleanor Pope, Landon Pettis, and Emerson Pope; brother Ron Gette and wife Nancy of Gainesville; sisters Janice Weiss and husband Tim of Corpus Christi; Judy Gette and Ike King of Wasilla, Alaska, and Darlene Smith of Fargo, North Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Luke�s Catholic Church in Irving. Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Wednesday at St. Luke�s Catholic Church with a Vigil beginning at 7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to PMP Pals, City Square, 511 N. Akard St, Ste. 302, Dallas, TX 75201, or St. Luke�s Catholic Church, 202 S. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. George Dade, of Irving, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012.  He was born December 8, 1953 in Virginia.  There will be no local services. Joe Havres Patrick, at the age of 55, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was at his home in Red Oak, with his beloved wife, Jean, his sister, Riche, and brother, Anthony, by his side. Joe was diagnosed with Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma in his right lung and melanoma cancer in his brain on March 8, 2012. While undergoing radiation treatments for the brain cancer, it was determined that the lung cancer was extremely aggressive and had spread into his liver and bones. Joe was born on September 30, 1956 to Charles Havres and Jo Ann Bright Patrick in Morton, MS. At the age of 12, Joe moved to Irving, TX with his family. Charles and Jo Ann still reside in Irving in the same family home. Joe met the love of his life, Paula Jean Weber, shortly after moving to Irving as they were neighbors. On January 10, 1975 they were married and began their life together in Irving, moving to Red Oak in 1982. Joe is also survived by his sister, Riche Patrick Louviere, her husband Ason and their 2 children Thomas and Amber Louviere-Johnson; his brother, Charles Anthony Patrick, his wife Beth and their 2 sons Riley and Reese; his mother-in-law, Beverly Gumpert and husband Jerry; his brother-in law, John Weber, wife Melanie and 4 sons, Allen, Mason, Hunter and Austin. His brother-in-law Patrick Weber preceded him as did his father-in-law Jack Weber. During Joe�s 55 years, he touched many lives. He had some of his best memories being with his adopted family The Browns. He found great comfort sitting and talking with Ma Brown. He was happiest with his friends at the Pow Wows. He loved music, all music! He always wanted music playing; music to work to, music to help Jean clean house or just to sit and relax to. He would always break out with a funny dance to hear Jean�s laughter; this was Music to his Heart and Soul. He always had time for a dance with Jean. You never saw one without the other! They are soul-mates. Joe would call their friends and have to say this is Joe, you know Jean & Joe!! They were never apart in their 37 years of marriage. They were best friends. They are One. Joe worked in the glass industry for a number of years and also as an auto mechanic. In 2005 he retired due to his disability from various injuries over the years. Anthony said Joe�s real career was that of a “tradesman extraordinaire.” Joe loved to work on the home that he and Jean had which started as a simple house trailer. Using his carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills, Joe built a home that clearly shows the unique sense of style that he and Jean have. Joe and Jean both shared a love for animals and through the years have cared for and loved numerous cats, dogs, and horses. Joe has bottle fed squirrel babies, named Oscar and Louise and successfully returned them to their native environment. His faithful companion was his dog, Jack, a bull terrier. Joe has for many years cared for numerous animals and had a special place in his heart for feral cats. He has taken care of numerous even bottle feeding them to keep them alive after birth. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the “Joe Patrick Memorial Feral Cat Fund” established at the Pet Medical Center of Duncanville. If you would like to donate using a check, following is the mailing information. Please note on your check that this is a donation to the “Joe Patrick Memorial Feral Cat Fund,” Pet Medical Center of Duncanville, 720 West Center Street, Duncanville, TX 75116. If you prefer to use your credit card, please call the Center at (972)298-4993 and explain to the office staff that you wish to donate to the “Joe Patrick Memorial Feral Cat Fund.”  A memorial service will be held for Joe on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in the Chapel at 1PM.  A graveside service will follow immediately at Oak Grove cemetery, both in Irving. Cory Glen Zablosky, of Corpus Christi, and formerly of Irving and Benbrook, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born July 21, 1977 in Irving. He was a loving husband, son, and incredible family man. Cory enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hanging out with family and friends and was an extremely proud graduate of Texas A&M. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Jack Zablosky and also grandparents Jerry and Alice McMillan. He is survived by his wife Michele DeWitt Zablosky of Corpus Christi; mother Mary Alice McMillan and Jennifer Croson of Irving; father Ronnie Zablosky of Irving; sisters Meagan Zablosky and April Zablosky, both of Irving; grandmother Glyndel Zablosky of Keller; father-in-law Mike DeWitt of Raymondville, Texas; mother-in-law Kathleen DeWitt of Chicago, Illinois; aunts Betty Albee Gribble of Irving, and Janice Zablosky Byrne of Bonham; uncle Steve “Butch” Zablosky of Keller; numerous cousins; and his dog Willie Mack. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday, April 23, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Carroll West officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9 AM Monday until time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush, College Station, TX 77840. Anna Medich Allen, of Irving, passed away gracefully and gently on April 18th of 2012 at 12 AM.  She was a 25 year veteran of the Irving Police Department, a beloved grandmother, and a charitable pillar in the community.  She has touched the lives of many.  Anna is survived by her grandchildren Alexander Cline, Dianna Hornsby, Anna Cline, Joseph Cooper, Christopher Lovell, Angelina Acevedo, and Christopher Akins; and great grandson Moses Avan Akins.  Memorial services will be held at 5 PM Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel.  The family will be receiving friends beginning at 1 PM.  She will be missed by all and forgotten by none. Dorothy Bess Jones Ditterline went to be with her two best friends; her Lord and her husband, Bob Ditterline, on Friday, April 13, 2012.  She was born in DeSoto, Texas on January 16, 1930.  Dorothy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. She loved being a Methodist minister�s wife and enjoyed making a home wherever the Lord took them � Nebraska, New Mexico & Texas.  When her earthly best friend left to be with the Lord in 2008, Dorothy came to live in Whitney, Texas to be close to family.  She was a resident of Country Club Retirement Center and later Town Hall Estates.  She is survived by a sister, Ann and husband Ted Goodman of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; a son, Gary Wayne Ditterline of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a daughter, Sheri and husband Randy Hayes of Whitney, Texas; a granddaughter, Chelsei and husband Noah Vigil of Waco, Texas; a great granddaughter, Madison Cambria Vigil of Waco; �adopted� daughter Mary Husa of Irving; �adopted� son, Jed Powell of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, April 19 at First United Methodist Church, Main Sanctuary, 211 W. Third Street in Irving.  Burial will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas.  Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday at Brown�s Memorial Funeral Home in Irving.  Anna Walker Kirkland, lifelong resident of Irving, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. She retired from the IISD after 30 years of teaching at Nimitz High School and MacArthur High School. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Irving. Anna had also been active in the Common Bond Bible Study, BSF Bible Study, and Irving Retired Teachers Association. She was a volunteer with the Irving Arts Council, and was also an active fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Anna is preceded in death by her parents, Adolphe and Elise (Vitz) Walker, and son Sean Kirkland. Survivors include her cousins Charlotte Vitz McCraw and husband John of McKinney, Beverly McFall and husband John of Dallas, William Vitz and wife Judy of McKinney, and Thomas Vitz and wife Joanne of Friendswood, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at First United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Sammy Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 3102 Maple Ave., Ste. 120, Dallas, TX 75201 or First United Methodist General Fund, 211 W. Third St., Irving, TX 75060. Gary Michael Jones, age 59, beloved husband, son, brother, father and Gampa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 13, 2012. Gary was born on April 3, 1953 in Lubbock, TX to Norman and Edna Jones. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughters Robin Bowyer and Jessica Jones, father Norman Jones, sister Debby Rudd and grandsons Logan Jones and Rhett Bowyer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Jones and his grandparents, Ben and Helen Wendt and Jesse and Olive Jones. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Roberta Phillips and husband Jimmie of Shreveport, LA; brother-in-law James L. Richards and wife Lori of LeRoy, KS; nephew Rorry Phillips, wife Kristi, and children Reid and Elizabeth of Irving, TX; niece Laura Martin, husband Ken and daughter Emma of Mascoutah, IL; niece Trista Edwards, husband George and children Caidynce and James of Haysville, KS; nephews Landon McQuilliams and Dalton Clifton of Haysville, KS, aunt Mary Lou Reichert and husband Bill of Ponca City, OK; uncles Paul Jones of Fraser, CO and Bernard Jones of Phoenix, AZ and many cousins. Gary lived in Lubbock and Shreveport, LA as a child and moved to Irving in 1965. He was among the first attendees at Travis Junior High and a proud graduate of MacArthur High School. He was active in Boy Scouts and at his church earning many Sunday School perfect attendance awards. Gary was proud to join the Navy to serve and defend his country and boldly continued to honor that privilege. Gary loved planes, trains, and automobiles (as in racing). He shared that love with his family as they attended air shows, planned vacations around train rides and attended NASCAR events together. He was musically talented and graced us with his beautiful bass voice. He played the guitar, piano, and percussion. He also loved acting and participated in many events. Gary was Lay Leader at First United Methodist Church in Irving where he was a long-time member who taught children, youth and adult Sunday School classes over the years, sang in the choir and participated in many youth events including choirs tours which covered many states. He was an active band parent when his daughters attended Nimitz and he and Bonnie were very involved in the Walk to Emmaus movement. He was a funny man and made people laugh. His hearty laugh could be heard clear across the room when he enjoyed what he was hearing or seeing. He was a Godly man and his faith was apparent in his words and actions and he immediately made friends wherever he was. Gary was a long time employee for MorphoTrust as a service engineer in an industry that helped protect and secure the identities of the American people. During his time there, he met many people within law enforcement agencies and many other businesses in North Texas and surrounding states that he respected and enjoyed working with. Interment will be at a later date at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. A college scholarship fund for Logan and Rhett has been set as a memorial and donations can be sent to the following: Gary M. Jones Memorial Fund, c/o Las Colinas Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 630347, Irving, TX 75063. Geraldine Rose Nicholas, of Irving, was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on October 18, 1926. She finished her mission on earth on April 12, 2012, and now resides in Heaven with Her heavenly Father, Savior and Lord. She is survived by two sisters, Rose McDonald and Mary Warrenfeltz of Hagerstown, MD; her brother, George Hoover of Fallingwaters, WV; her two sons, David Zacharias of Virginia Beach, VA and Robert Nicholas of Oak Leaf, TX; three daughters, Sandra Johnson of Grand Prairie, TX, Susan Bailey of Middletown, VA and Julie Friedel of Sapulpa, OK; grandsons, Austin Johnson, Jordan Nicholas, William Friedel, and Mark Nicholas; granddaughters, Amy Johnson, Christina Croft, Devon Zacharias, and Darin Zacharias; two great granddaughters, Cloey Croft and Lillian Johnson. Geraldine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Nicholas and her granddaughter, Jessica Hannin. Geraldine has dedicated her life to spreading the good news of salvation through handing out gospel tracks and delivering Bibles to Israel, Russia, China and other distant lands. She had logged 35 trips to Israel throughout her life with her last trip in October of 2011. Her last track was handed out 12 hours prior to her passing. A viewing will be at Brown�s Memorial Funeral Home on Monday the 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a celebration of her life at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 17th in Brown�s Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to; “Jews for Jesus”, “The Christian Jew Foundation”, or any other Christian Jewish mission. E. Arlene Worden 93, formerly of Irving, Texas died Tuesday at her son Mark�s home in Lillian, Alabama after a long illness. Arlene is survived by her three sons; Bill Jr., Kirk (wife Hallie Roberts), and Mark; five grandchildren: Melissa Worden Thornton, Bradd Worden, Kale Worden, Cody Fethkenher and Aidan Worden; two great grandchildren; Caroline Thornton and Warren Worden; and former daughter in law Theresa Worden. Arlene was born on January 15, 1919 in Cadillac, Michigan to Carl T. and Laura S. Rauch. She graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing Grand Rapids, and married Lt. William Lee Worden in 1942. She was preceded in death by her late husband William L. and a brother Dr. Carl T. Rauch. Arlene was an avid bridge player, sports fan and golfer throughout her life and even recorded a hole-in-one at the Cadillac, Michigan Country Club. In Texas, she served as chair for the ladies tournaments at the Las Colinas Country Club and was the LCCC Female Golfer of the year in 1982. Arlene volunteered her time to the Byron Nelson Golf Classic for more than 25 years and she once had the pleasure of playing golf with Mr. Nelson himself in the Lady Nelson Tournament. She was a fervent Cowboys fan, a season ticket holder for over 30 years and went to 3 Super Bowls. Her favorite players were Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Brown�s Memorial Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday April 13, 2012 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas. Eileen Stewart, of Irving, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012.  She was born February 26, 1924.  She is survived by her husband Bill Stewart of Irving; and a host of loving friends.  Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.  Her family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 560089, Dallas, TX 75356.      Gilbert Louis DeHaes, of Irving, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012. He was born March 4, 1924 in Irving to parents William Octavious and Louise Adrienne (Jeannet) DeHaes. He is preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Maurice DeHaes, brother Marcel DeHaes, and great grandson Kyle Patrick Duke. Survivors include his daughter Sheri DeHaes Duke and husband Larry of Red Oak; sons David G. DeHaes of Irving, and Gregory K. DeHaes and wife Linda of Red Oak; sister LaVern DeHaes Pannell of Irving; grandchildren Chris Duke and wife Heather of Katy, Troy Duke and wife Kim of Celina, Sarah DeHaes Dodson and husband Noman of Euless, Brian DeHaes of Grapevine, and Taeler DeHaes of Irving, currently residing in Columbia, Missouri; and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, with Rev. John Durham officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 403 S. Main St., Irving, TX 75060. Lewis “Buddy” Tidwell, of Grand Prairie, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was born January 18, 1924 in Hamlin, Texas. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Buddy was a Boy Scout Leader for 21 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Mitt and Effie (Lewis) Tidwell, and sisters Nita Perryman and Jessie Mayo. Buddy is survived by his wife Marion Tidwell of Grand Prairie; sons Mitt Tidwell and wife Sheila of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Steve Tidwell and wife Susan of Temecula, California; grandchildren Russell Tidwell, Mittsy Tidwell, and Kevin Tidwell; and many nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Irving with Rev. John Durham officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 PM at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 403 S. Main St., Irving, TX 75060. Wayne Burden, of Corinth, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012. He was born September 21, 1938 in Dallas. He is survived by his spouse Connie Burden, of Irving; son Mark Burden and wife Paula, of Lake Dallas; daughter Debbie Niemirowski and husband Chris, of Corinth; brothers Jean Shaddox, of Gun Barrel City, Earl Shaddox of Tyler, and Douglas Burden, of Gun Barrel City; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Friday, April 6, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joshua Price officiating. Burial will follow at Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Rebecca Mary Sue Turner, of Irving, passed away on April 2, 2012, just shy of her 70th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband James. She was born April 10, 1923 to Samuel Martin Nichols and Ellen Birdie Mitchell in Sherman, Mississippi. Mary Sue was a former kindergarten teacher and full-time homemaker and mother. She also was a member of the Garden Club and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She is survived by her husband, James Turner; sons, Larry Turner and wife Sandra of Euless, Mike Turner and wife Tina of Whitney, Greg Turner and wife Edith of Euless, Stephen Turner and wife Cindy of Grand Prairie; daughters, Susan Turner of Irving and Stephanie Palmer of Cedar Hill; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service is planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Brown�s Memorial Chapel with burial at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 9, 2012 at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 6, 2012. Clara K. Morton, 96, of Irving, Texas, formerly of New Castle, PA, died March 31, 2012 in Irving. Clara was born on November 12, 1915 in New Castle, PA. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church of New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Michael Jozefczyk and the late Karoline Jozefczyk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin N. Morton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Jozefczyk. She was a graduate of New Castle High School in 1933. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn L. Kuttesch and son-in-law George A. Kuttesch of Irving; two grandsons, George B. Kuttesch of Great Falls, MT and Craig A. Kuttesch; and one great-granddaughter. A Graveside Service is planned for 2:00 PM at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012; and a visitation at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home in Irving, from 5:00 PM � 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. Billie Jo Dorety, 82, of Irving, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 at Baybrook Village Nursing Home in McKinney, Texas.  She was born January 12, 1930 in Dallas, Texas to Enoch B. Lester and Nora Lois Witherspoon. Billie Jo was a loving mother, and worked as a nurse at Irving Community Hospital for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Clarence J. Dorety; her parents; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include son, Michael Dorety of Burleson; daughters Cynthia Dean of Lewisville, Deborah Johnson of Eastland, Vicki Stover of Van Alstyne, and Lisa McDonald of Wylie; brothers-in-law Carl Dorety of Ben Wheeler and Walter Dorety of Grand Saline; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A 1:00 PM Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving. Reverend Wallace Philpot will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Old Kit Cemetery in Irving. The family has requested that memorials be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or http://www.alz.org Estelee Statler, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012. She was born April 27, 1918. She was a member of St. Stephen�s Presbyterian Church in Irving. Estelee was preceded in death by her husband Tom Statler. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Survivors include her children Kent Statler and wife Marilyn, of Carrollton, Jane Ellen Wilson and husband Chappell, of Cadiz, Kentucky, Rebecca Armstrong and husband Clark, of Corinth, Texas, and Kirk Statler and wife Jayne, of Parker, Colorado; sister Madge Boydt, of Minnesota; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning before the service. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen�s Presbyterian Church, 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd., Irving, TX 75061. Earl Wells, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born May 31, 1927 in Iola, Texas. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Earl was a loving husband of 63 years to his wife Dorothy Wells, who passed away in 2010. Survivors include his sister-in-law Marjorie McAnulty and husband Charles, of Irving; nieces Ann Blake and husband Michael, of Grand Prairie, and Elizabeth Lanzafame and husband Scott, of Mansfield; 2 great nephews; and 1 great niece. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 560089, Dallas, TX 75356. Audrey Fay �Tess� Currie, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012.  She was born December 31, 1916 in Mertens, Texas.  Survivors include her daughter, Carrell Ann Porter of Weatherford; son, Thomas Scott Currie of Irving; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ronald L. Ebert officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Geneva F. “Jean” King, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born January 28, 1930 in Blooming Grove, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard King in 1996, and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters Lucretia Kilborn of Austin, and Venica Horn and husband Rick of Arlington; sister Kathryn Mobley and husband Bob of Missouri; grandchildren Meagan Kilborn and Mike Rodriguez of Austin, Caleb Kilborn, Camden Horn and wife Nikki of Dallas, and Carly Horn and Jessie Cavazos of Arlington; great grandson Axton Cavazos of Arlington; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Old Kit Cemetery in Irving. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Creda Frances Burch, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born July 27, 1916 in Abbott, Arkansas to Benjamin Aaron & Sophia Lucretia (McNeely) Cravens. Frances was a member of First Baptist Church of Irving since 1952, where she was very involved in the Music Ministry and also teaching Sunday school. She is preceded in death by her husband W.W “Woody” Burch, Sr., brothers John Cravens and Howard Alexander, daughter Martha “Susie” B. Welch, and grandson Scott Burch. She is survived by seven children, Wilson Burch and wife Jerry, Joanne Wineinger and husband Kenneth, Ruthie Hinson, Louis Burch and wife Linda, Louise McCourt and husband Ray, Charlotte Newsom and husband Tommy, Beki Lowry and husband Robert; brother Jim Alexander; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Monday, March 26, 2012 at First Baptist Church-Irving, with Rev. John Durham officiating. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Lexington Place in Richland Hills, and Seasons Hospice for their care of Frances. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church-Irving, Music Program. Tommy Kane, born June 29, 1928 in Dallas, passed away March 17, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Irving.  He opened his own radio and television repair shop at age 16, on Irving Boulevard in the back of Spann Brothers Gas Station and later moved Kane Radio & TV to Shady Grove Road where he remained until retiring in 1991. He was a private pilot and member of The NRA. He is preceded in death by his mother Hazel Mullen and daughter Hazel Stacy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Kane of Irving; daughter Brenda Martin and husband Richard of Possum Kingdom Lake; son Gerald Kane and wife Diane of Grand Prairie; daughter Sherry Johnson and husband Rick of Irving;half-brother Glenn Mullen and wife Yvonne of Irving; grandchildren Laurie Hendricks, Tammy Hooten; Jeffery Stacy; Jeremy Kane; Amanda Cuellar; Erin Dewbre; Wesley Martin; Jacob Johnson and Katlin Johnson; 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, Aiden Puryear and AJ Harris. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday March 23, 2012 Brown�s Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 24, 2012 with Dr. Jim Gerlach officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Oak View Baptist Church General Fund. Ruth Taylor, a resident of Irving for over 60 years, passed on March 16.  She was born September 12, 1912 in San Augustine, Texas.  She was 99 years old and still independent and strong.  Ruth was married to John W. Taylor (who passed in 1978). She is survived by her son, Thomas Neal Taylor and her daughter, Dorothy Taylor Bauer.  She has three grandchildren; Scott Bauer of Beaumont, TX; Kimberly Bauer Burke of Dallas, TX; and Tiffany Bauer Campbell of Austin, TX.  She has enjoyed her five great-grandchildren; Sydney Bauer, Ava and Chloe Burke; and Jackson and Samantha Campbell.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth Taylor was active in various organizations in Irving including PTA, Green Thumb Garden Club (as a charter member), the White Oak Chapter of DAR and the Confederate Dames.  She was a Girl Scout leader. She was an executive secretary for Equality Paper Box in Dallas, Pollock Paper Company in Dallas and Federal Printing Company in Irving. She was a Charter Member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Irving, TX. A private burial was held. Memorial services to be 11:00 am Monday, March 26, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel.  Col. Frederick C. Bauer, USAF (Ret) officiating. D�Lyn Elder, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born January 7, 1978 in Dallas. She is survived by her husband Monty Elder, of Irving; sons Allen Elder, and Alex Elder, both of Irving; parents Kathy and Paul Coats, of Irving; sisters Kristi Coats, and Brittany Estre and husband, Chad, all of Irving; brother Ryan Coats, of Irving; grandparents Gran-Gran Cameron, of Granbury, and Grandma Coats, of Irving; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, March 19, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Edith Imogene Bramblett, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born November 26, 1928 in San Diego, California. Imogene graduated from Amarillo High in 1946 and at a much later time in her life, earned a Bachelor�s Degree in Music Education at Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She then earned a Master�s Degree in Library Science from Our Lady of the Lake and applied it to her teaching as Librarian of the Middle School in New Braunfels. She also taught private piano lessons. After retirement, she worked with Henry, filing income taxes for others. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry T. “Jack” Bramblett, and brother Albert Loftus Pearce, and is survived by her daughters Carrolyn Cannon and husband James of Fritch, Texas, Teresa Clemons and husband Ronney of Montgomery, Alabama, and Linda Montgomery of Carrollton; son Jack Bramblett and wife Sharon of Grand Prairie; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Irving with Rev. Bobby Joe Raper officiating. Burial will follow at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Robert S. “Bob” Buzard, of Irving, passed into the merciful arms of the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012, in a Dallas area hospital with his loving family present. He was born April 17, 1924, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Benjamin and Catherine Buzard. Bob was a long time resident of Irving. He served in the US Army during World War II, leaving the service as a Field Artillery Captain. Following his service in the Army, Bob completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University in 1949 and was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1956. He was named a Purdue Distinguished Engineering Alumnus in 1980 and in 1992, received an Outstanding Electrical Engineer Award from Purdue. Bob played a key role in the aerospace industry through both his technical contributions and his management talents. He joined LTV Aerospace (later known as Vought) in 1950 and ultimately served as Senior Vice President. Bob had a broad range of experience, including product engineering, logistics, research and program management on several aircraft development projects at LTV/Vought � including the A-7 Corsair II. Under Bob�s direction, the first U. S. military systems were developed which successfully integrated digital navigation and weapon systems with heads-up display. He was also responsible for the conception and implementation of the AirTrans System at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. After 30 years of employment with Vought, Bob was named Vice President of Marketing of E-Systems Commercial Division in 1980. In 1983, he became President and Chief Operating Officer of the Texas-based firm, ElectroCom Automation Inc., a manufacturer of high-speed document processing systems. Following his retirement, Bob remained a member of the ElectroCom Board. He was also active in his community � serving on the Irving Hospital Foundation Board of Directors as well as the Board of Directors of the Irving Symphony Orchestra. A favorite pastime was traveling in his motorhome with his family on many enjoyable trips. He is preceded in death by his brother, Frank. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia; brothers Don and Phil; daughters Denise Snipes and husband David, and Jeannie Williamson and husband Darrell; and his beloved grandchildren, Nicholas and Brandon Williamson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, Irving. Entombment will follow the Mass at Calvary Hill Catholic Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation will be held at Brown�s Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 16, 2012, at 6:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 PM. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Irving Healthcare Foundation, 1901 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061 or a charity of one�s choice. Blanche Keen Sewell, formerly of Bonham, Texas, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 in Allen, Texas. She was born July 22, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois to William Keen and Margaret Stewart Keen. She is preceded in death her husband Alex G. Sewell, and survived by sons, Robert Auston of Pinedale, Wyoming and John R. Sewell and wife Cindy of South Fork, Colorado; daughter Debra Warnell and husband Steven of White Oak, Texas; grandchildren, Bryan Auston of Irving, Tunya Green and husband David of Lucas, Timothy Warnell and wife Jennifer of White Oak, Leslie Warnell of White Oak, Alex B. Sewell of College Station, and Kristi D. Sewell of Denton, Joey Ganem and wife Alberta of College Station, Greg Ganem and wife Marissa of Bryan, and Melissa James and husband Rueben of Buda; great grandchildren, Joshua Green of Lewisville, Tanner Giardina of Lucas, Cody Ganem of College Station, Ian and Luke Ganem of Bryan, Christopher and Audrey James of Buda. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Brown�s Memorial Chapel followed by burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Prairie. The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 16, 2012 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Memorials may be made to Rendezvous Point Senior Center, P. O. Box 804, Pinedale, WY, 82941. Lillian Guy Wehrmann Torti was born April 21, 1919 in Honey Grove, Texas to Winifred May and Henry Louie Wehrmann. She passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. Lillian graduated from Bonham High School in 1936. She obtained employment at the Blackstone Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. After the hotel changed hands several times, she worked at the Whitley Drugstore on Hemphill Street, where she subsequently met and married Charles Gilbert Torti in September of 1950. She and Charles opened Bargain House Furniture on Vickery Street in Fort Worth in 1952. Lillian took special pride in her rich heritage and maintained close relations with her many relatives on both sides of her family, often corresponding and traveling to visit them. She also maintained a lifelong love for gardening and always took pride in her ability to cultivate flowers. She lived with her husband and fulfilled her desire to remain independent until the very end when a brief illness took her life. She is preceded in death by parents, and brother Henry Luther Wehrmann, and is survived by her husband Charles G. Torti; son Russell G. Torti and wife Sonya; step-children Charles W. Torti and Sandra Jo Torti; grandchildren Frederick R. Torti and Alexa R. Torti; cousins David Wehrmann and James Wehrmann; German cousins Frederick Wehrmann and wife Erna, Frieda Kolthoff, Luise Goeker, Anna Goeker, Elfriede Wittler; and a host of other relatives with whom she kept in contact with over the years. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, March 16, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Irving. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. William “Bill” Madison, of Irving, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was born September 13, 1921 in Randolph, Texas. He was a Teamsters Union member. Bill is preceded in death by his wife Jewel Madison and daughter Jane Munch, and is survived by his son Marcus Madison and wife Tammie of Tioga; daughter Elaine Madison of Denton; grandchildren Belinda Edwards and husband Brad of The Woodlands; Michael Campbell and wife Valerie of Telephone; and Mindy Reeves and husband Brandon of Bedford; and great grandchildren Elizabeth Campbell, Devon Campbell, Cade Edwards, Chase Edwards, Brayson Reeves, and Landon Reeves. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Brown�s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Lindsay Randolph Cemetery in Randolph. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Meals On Wheels Assoc. of America, 203 S. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or Alzheimer’s Assoc./Greater Dallas Chapter, 4144 N. Central Expy., Ste 750, Dallas, TX 75204. George Wesley Woods, died peacefully in the early morning of Friday March 9, 2012, in Irving Texas. George was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 30, 1928, to Dr. Lewis Edgar Woods, and Hazel Ellen Chism, at Henry Ford Hospital where his father was in medical residency. Soon after, the family returned to Oklahoma, settling in Chickasha where they could be close to family, and here George was raised and received his schooling. Growing up, George developed seeds of interests that would follow him throughout his life, among which was his love and appreciation for music. Music was a big part of his family life and in addition to being the bugler for his Boy Scout Troop, he played the French Horn and lead the high school band, as drum major his junior and senior years. Chickasha was quite aviation minded since the family of famous aviator Wiley Post resided in nearby Maysville. He was exposed to airplanes before he could read, and that love of airplanes and aeronautics would stay with him both as a personal interest and throughout his working life. While in high school, George joined the Aviation Club, and took an aeronautics class taught by his high school math teacher, who also taught preflight aeronautics to cadets at the Navy base at Norman. It was in that class where he learned the principles of vectors and navigation, and was set on the path for a career in engineering and aeronautics. He won eight hours of flight training as top student in the class and accumulated about 25 hours of dual and solo flight time, subsequently logging enough hours to earn his pilot�s license. After graduation from high school in 1946, George attended the University of Oklahoma, where he completed a degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, and was a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society. He then spent a year at Tulane, exploring the idea of becoming a doctor, but returned to OU in 1951, where he returned to his love of physical science and completed a second degree with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, was a member of Pi Tau Sigma honorary society and joined the American Society for Mechanical Engineers. Armed with his degrees, George went to work as an engineer for Phillips Petroleum in Goldsmith, Texas until he joined the Army, in May, 1953. He was stationed at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama to and assigned to the 9330 Tech Service Unit, where he served as a manufacturing liaison engineer for the Missile Fabrication Group headed by Mr. Otto Karl Eisenhardt under the leadership of Werner von Braun. In 1955, George was released from active duty and went to work at Chance Vought Aircraft in the Servo Group supporting the XF8U-1 which had just had first flight at Edwards AFB. For many years, while in the Servo Group, George also worked on many roundbreaking projects for military and space applications, including an inlet control system for supersonic cruise missiles, a network to distribute pointing data to steerable antennas on an Apollo reentry guidance ships, and as an avionics field engineer for A7-D/E computerized attack aircraft avionics. In 1972, George went to work for Recognition Equipment, where he was systems engineer on an automated mail sorting system for the U.S. Post Office and then Docutel, where he was a systems engineer on the automatic baggage handling system for American Airlines and Braniff at D/FW airport, ultimately bringing the systems into operation for the airport opening. In 1973, George returned to Vought to work in the Logistics Group, serving as avionics engineer for the Navy�s A-7 airplane, specializing in Navigation/Weapons Delivery systems and later expanding to installation and verification the operation of computerized test equipment for the computer, inertial navigation set and radar. This testing and troubleshooting work sent him to ports of call all over the world, even to aircraft carriers deployed at sea. George continued working a variety of avionics projects, including a B-2 Aircraft weapons loading system, and then transferred to Vought Missiles to support control systems design for the Multiple Launch Rocket System launcher upgrade and fire control system. The MLRS was heavily employed during the First Gulf War, playing a significant role in bringing the conflict to a quick and decided conclusion. Outside of his professional career, George was an extremely devoted family man and pursued a wide ranging variety of hobbies including being a Ham Radio Operator, a member of the Sports Car Club of Dallas, where he drove in rallies across the US, with his friend Bob Warren, and judging Engineering and Science Fairs for DISD. In 1994, George retired after 37 years of service. In retirement, George remained an active participant in the Quarter Century and Management Clubs, meeting for luncheons, and staying in touch with his former workmates. An avid reader, he continued to follow developments in aerospace and technology, science and computing. In 2001, George received a special recognition from ASME, for 50 years of membership. George is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Sara Jane Perper. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Wanda Louise (Housewright) Woods, his son Bill and daughter in law Melissa, and two grandsons. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service to honor George will be held at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, in Irving, Texas, at 12:00 noon, Monday March 12, 1714 North Story Road, Irving, TX 75061.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in George�s honor to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers: ASME Foundation 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 906 Washington, DC 20036 OR Donate by telephone: Dora Nagy Development Associate ASME Foundation (202) 785-7385 Allene A. Riggs, of Irving, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was born July 30, 1931 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Leo Riggs in 1948 and moved to Odessa in 1954. Allene worked for several years at The JoAnn Shop in Odessa. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, in 2005, sisters Evelyn Walls of Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Della Peppers of San Antonio, brothers Kenneth Holmes of Odessa, and Ray Homes of Enid, Oklahoma, and sister Retta Holmes Back, of Billings, Oklahoma. She is survived by her sister, Viola Stephens and husband Jim of Irving; brothers, Dave Holmes of Irving, and Lonnie Holmes of Grand Prairie; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Velma Louise Darnell Key was born June 20, 1932 to Carl and Velma Darnell in Dallas, and moved to Irving at 4 years of age.  She graduated from Irving High School in 1949.  She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Irving.  She departed this life on Friday, March 9, 2012, to be with her father and mother and Jesus Christ her Savior.  Velma was a good child, great wife, great mother, and a wonderful grandmother.  She leaves behind her husband, the only love of her life, Bill Key, to whom she was married to for 62 years.  The officially met on a blind date on Valentine�s Day, February 14, 1949.  Bill brought her a box of chocolate candy.  This was a far cry better than stealing her towel like he used to do when he was a life guard at the Grand Prairie Public Pool.  This made Velma quite angry at the tall, rather arrogant young man.  They were married on June 30, 1950.  Velma leaves behind one daughter, Paula Gail Key Connell and husband Michael, and two fine grandsons, Adam, age 24, and Marshal, age 17, whom she adored.  She also leaves behind her two sisters, Patsy Ruth Hawkins and Sandra Jo Simon, as well as several nieces and nephews.  She will be missed by her numerous friends, whom we would like to thank for their support and prayers during this difficult time.  Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to American Porphyria Foundation, 4900 Woodway Drive, #780, Houston, TX 77056.        Lawayne Clark Greene, age 90, of Irving, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Emeritus at Oak Hollow in Bedford.  She was born January 24, 1922 in Paris, Texas, the only child of Hogan and Esta Clark.  After graduating high school in Texarkana, Texas, she attended North Western State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she met her future husband, Bill Greene.  They were married on Christmas Day, 1941.  While her husband served on the Battleship Texas during WWII, Lawayne aided the war effort, working at Lone Star Arsenal outside of Texarkana.  After the war, she, Bill, and their five children lived in Wake Village, Texas, Marshall, Texas, and in 1957, moved to Dallas.  Lawayne was manager of the first Manpower Inc. office in Dallas when it opened in the late 1950s.  Subsequently, she and Bill started their own companies, Greene�s Temporaries and Jobs Unlimited.  Lawayne was preceded in death by her husband of almost sixty years, Bill Greene, and her daughter Susan Money Strunk.  She is survived by her four children, Billie Porter and husband Skip, Cindy Greene, Bill Greene, and Bob Greene and wife Corinne.  She was the proud grandmother of thirteen and a great grandmother of eight.  She and Bill loved to dance and play bridge.  She also loved reading, crossword puzzles, watching Fox News, and camping with friends and family at Camp Albert Pike in Arkansas.  She was a professional woman working in a man�s world before women in business became the norm.  In the 60�s and 70�s, she did radio talk shows about topics such as politics an
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