Austin American-Statesman METRO STATE Sunday, February 24, 2008 B5 and Memorials Death notices, funeral home information and florist links online at statesman.com/obituaries. Mary Alice Daniel Dodgen Mary Alice Daniel Dodger, 63, of Tyler, Texas fought a courageous battle, but was called home on February 22, 2008. She was born on November. 7, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Simpson Daniel and Alice Evelyn White Daniel. Mary was a devout Christian and a member of the Pine Springs Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas where she had taught Sunday school and played the organ for funeral and church services.
She enjoyed life and loved sewing, reading, playing music, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, and especially loved her grandchildren, who knew her as Gammy. Her parents precede her in death. Mary is survived by her family, her daughter DeDe Hodge and her husband Lee of Spicewood, Texas, her son Jason Dodgen and his wife Stacia of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Dan Dodgen of Round Mountain, Texas, and her grandchildren; Halee and Peyton Hodge of Spicewood, Texas, Reece and Jackson Dodgen of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, her brothers; David Daniel and his wife Joann of Tyler, Texas and John Daniel and his wife Paula of Jacksonville, Arkansas, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to her many doctors and their staff for all the care and efforts given. Those who truly knew Mary will remember her loving, generous spirit and her compassionate nature.
Her friendships spanned from her early East Texas roots to the kinships she formed at Eanes I.S.D., Austin Aquafest, The Travis County Livestock Show 8 Rodeo, and, most recently, Smith County. Her memory will live on in the hearts of many. A visitation for Mary will be held on Monday, February 25, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls, Texas.
A funeral service celebrating Mary's life will be held on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Marble Falls, Texas. Pastor Mark Towns will officiate. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas. The family has also planned a memorial service to celebrate Mary's life on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 2:00 P.M.
at the Pine Springs Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas where Pastor Mark Towns will officiate. Contributions may be made to the Mary Alice Dodgen Memorial Fund at Security State Bank 8 Trust, P.O. Box 250, Spicewood, Texas. 78669. Arrangements are entrusted to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls, Texas 830-693-4373.
Terrence "Terry" Reilley Oct. 20, 1959 Feb. 20, 2008 Terrence "Terry" Timothy Reilley, 48 of Austin, TX passed away on Wednesday, February 20th, after a brief illness. Terry was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Bryan, TX where he attended the Bryan Public Schools. He worked as a pressman for both the Eagle newspaper and the Texas A8M press in Bryan-College Station, TX.
In Austin, TX, where Terry spent the majority of his adult life, he was employed by the University of Texas, worked at "The Daily attended Austin Community College and ran a lawn care service. Terry enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and the study of the natural sciences. He spent many days canoeing and exploring the Central Texas waterways. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Reilley of Ft Collins, CO; his father and stepmother, Robert Reilley Sr. and Barbara Reilley of Houston, TX; his siblings, Robert, John, Ann, Kelly and Steven Reilley; brother-in-law, Lee Panella; sister-in-law, Lilly Lerner; nieces, Natalie and Alexandra Reilley and Claire Panella; his nephew, Christopher Panella; and three step brothers, James, John and Jeffery Majewski.
A private service is pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. 8201 S. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78745.
James M. Ragland, age 72, passed away at his home in San Marcos, Texas, on February 20, 2008. He was born in Gilmer, Texas, to Dr. Madison and Elizabeth Marshall Ragland. He graduated from Gilmer High School and received his B.A.
degree from Baylor University in 1957, where he was a member of the APO fraternity. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned to Baylor to earn at Master's Degree in Theater Arts in He taught theater and communications at the University of Corpus Christi and then at the University of New Orleans until his retirement. He was a deacon and member of the University Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Coats Ragland and is survived by two sons, Barclay and Madison, wife Melissa and granddaughter, Grace of Portland Oregon; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Ann and Bill Patterson of Gilmer, Sarah and Jere Jackson of Nacogdoches and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the University Baptist Church in Austin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Memorials and guestbook online at wefish.com James M. Ragland A 2620 S. FUNERAL Congress, WILKE-CLAY-FISH HOME John Byron Mayo Dec. 25, 1949 Feb.
9, 2008 John Byron Mayo, 58, died in his home in Austin on Saturday, February 9, from complications of multiple sclerosis, which he fought valiantly for three decades. John was born on Christmas Day, 1949, in Rapid City, SD, to Evelyn B. Mayo, of Newcastle-onTyne, England, and then-Major Jesse L. Mayo, of Saratoga, Texas. Because of his father's career as a USAF navigator, John's high school freshman year was in Roswell, N.
sophom*ore year in Sevilla, Spain; junior year at Dreux, near Paris, France; and senior year in Wiesbaden, Germany. John came to Austin in 1967 to attend UT; he earned a degree in American Studies. He served on the Texas Union's Program Committee and was a member of the Tejas Club. After graduating, John moved to Manhattan. He sold advertising for Art In America.
John soon began acting and studied with renowned teacher Sanford Meisner. He landed roles in television commercials, Off-Broadway productions and appearances on soap operas "Loving" and "One Life to John was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1988. He returned to Austin in 1993. He landed acting roles with Austin Shakespeare Festival and other local troupes. John began serving on the Board of Directors of the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in 1995 until his death, and was Chairman from 1997 until 2001.
He also volunteered for the campaigns of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Democratic and the Travis County Party. John was preceded in death by his father, Col. Jesse L.
Mayo, in 1978; his mother, Evelyn Brigid Bell Mayo, in 2003; and his sister, Melissa Kim Mayo in 1995. He is survived by sister, Pamela Mayo Clark, of Austin; two nieces, Teel Mayo Clark Asheville, NC, and Naomi Summer King of Houma, LA; nephew, Benjamin T. King of Houston; and one aunt, Ruth Mayo Buchanan, of Navasota, Texas. John is also survived by first cousins on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean: ten native Texans and five natives of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Burial of John's ashes will be at 11:00 a.m.
June 14, in the Teel Family Cemetery near Saratoga, Texas. John will be laid to rest near his parents and among six generations of his father's family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Neighborhood Playhouse, 340 E. 54th St; NY, NY 10022, or to Friends of Community Health Centers, Attn: Serena Starkey; RBJ 5th Floor; 15 Waller Austin, TX 78702 Bruce H. Deatherage, Ph.D.
Family and friends are saddened by the sudden passing of Bruce H. Deatherage at the age of 86. A true Texan, he was born in Wichita Falls, TX on September 14, 1921. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WW II, he enrolled at the University of Texas Austin where he pursued his studies and was awarded a Doctorate in Psycholof the Acoustical Society of ogy.
He was a long time member America. His work took him to The Central Institute for the Deaf in St Louis, Missouri and then to the Children Hospital in Los Angeles, California. When an offer came from Tracor, he gladly returned to Austin where he conducted research in the field of sonar applications. He then went on to Applied Research Laboratory and continued to live in Austin until retirement. After residing in Fredericksburg, Texas for a few years, he and his wife Madeleine returned 1 to their favorite city, Austin.
Survivors include his wife Madeleine Aubry, his daughters Alison Ann and husband Theodore V. Mundy III, Laura Ellen and husband Steven M. Bowman, daughters Nicole Aubry and husband Allan H. Nutt, Suzanne Aubry Breitbach, grandchildren Erin L. Mundy, Theodore M.
Mundy, Maxwell F. Bowman, Mitchell H. Bowman and step grandchild Joseph E. Thompson III and wife Rebecca. We are very grateful to David P.
Wright, M.D. for his personal attention and great care and for always being on call in the many years we have known him. A Memorial will be held on February 27, 2008. Details available at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home 3125 North Lamar Blvd. Voice 452.8811 or www.wcfish.com WEED CORLEY-FISH FUNERAL HOME 3125 Lamar, Gradi Johanna Cristina Van Dalen Sterling Born in Bussum Holland.
Passed in Austin Texas. Mother was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. and daughter, Margaret Michelle (Peggy) Sterling, stepdaughter, Betty Stewart, and stepson, David Sterling. She leaves 1 to mourn her passing: son, Rolf R. Sterling; daughter, Gradi Sterling Rocamora; son-inlaw, Alberico Rocamora; grandson, Dylan Rocamora; brother, Douwe Van Dalen of Holland; and, step-children Richard H.
Sterling, Fred Sterling and Elinor Smith. Many cousins, nieces and nephews in various parts of the world are left to mourn as well. Gradi retired in 1992 from the University of Texas having spent many wonderful years at the Language Lab. Gradi was blessed with many friends: the Dutch group, Les Girls group, BHWC, SAGE, and her Bridge group. She enjoyed being part of these groups and the individual friendships that flourished from them.
Born in Holland and living in the many countries daddy's job provided, mother remained active and involved. She made sure that: each home country and our worldwide, family travels were teeming with life and a lifetime of adventures and experiences. If saw it. One will always there was to see, we comething, be remembered is once in route to the Philippines we had an 11-hour layover in Hawaii. Instead of sitting in the airport and waiting like most people, off we went trying our hand at surfing at Waikiki Beach and touring Diamond Head.
It was always like that with mother. Gradi enjoyed life and took each day for the most she could get out of it. Her spirit soared high and will now soar higher. We would like to thank Dr. David Joseph and Dr.
Celia Cervantes for the excellent care they provided mother, as well as, Lighthouse Hospice. Mother loved flowers but feels that a contribution to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association would be better served. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, on Saturday, March 1st at 3pm. Obituary and guestbook online at wefish.com WEED 2 CORLEY-FISH FUNERAL HOME 3125 Lamar, INSIDE LINE offers helpful information about Hospice Austin's Loss of a Parent support group.
Call 512-416-5700 Category 8662 Bennie Louis Hunter III Age 50 of Austin, passed away on Feb. 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Bennie L. Hunter Jr.
and Fairis Hunter. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 26th at King-Tears Mortuary. Lisa Atkinson May 14, 1955 Feb.
21, 2008 probably burst into heaven on Thursday, February 21, 2008, exclaiming "I want to sit on God's lap." We know our Heavenly Father has granted her request. Every aspect of life was an adventure to her and now the true adventure begins. One of the quotes from her blog states, "God is is good all the hang onto the promise of Him." battled mycosis fungoides, a rare cancer, for nearly five years. This awful disease disfigured this beautiful woman's body, but it could not disfigure her soul. Countless people have testified of the impact of her life on them as she walked "through the valley of the shadow death." Her life was an offering to God that revealed His love, faithfulness and compassion.
born in Fort Worth, Texas, was six days old when her mother, Carol, received her into their family. At age 18, dedicated herself to the Lord, Jesus Christ, and has followed Him with abandon ever since. Working with Youth with a Mission in Greece and Turkey was one of the highlights of her life before she met Keith, her husband. met and married Keith, the inspiration and love of her life, eighteen years ago. Their marriage was one of joy and peace, and was permeated with the love of Christ.
They have three wonderful teenage children, Luke, Alex, and Sam who were the delight of life. Exuberant and energetic, worked in jobs outside the home (from secretary to church pastor's assistant to traveling the world as a computer trainer) until her declining health forced her retirement last year from Austin State Hospital, where she worked as a medical records technician. The family would like to thank everyone who has prayed for took care of the Atkinson children while she received treatment in Houston, helped pay for medical expenses, prepared food for them, and supported them. Their family at Red River Church, where Keith serves as a pastor, has been amazing in their love and support. We know the brothers and sisters at Red River will be there to help and comfort the family as they walk through this time of grief and loss.
The family would also like to express their deep appreciation to the doctors at MD Anderson who treated They include Dr. Madeleine Duvic, Dr. Kelly Vidulich, and Dr. Talpur. This team of competent and committed professionals became like family during her battle against cancer.
Please pray for them as they work to find a cure for this devastating disease. In classic, "whatever I have is yours" style, her body will be donated to a rare disease research center in Oregon to further expand new treatments for this cancer. is survived by her loving husband and father of their children, Keith, sons Luke and Sam, daughter Alex, mom Carol and step-dad Bill von Rosenberg, brother Scott Robinson, and many other relatives from their families. Celebration Memorial will occur on Saturday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will take place on Friday, February 29th from p.m.
Both will be held at Red River Church at 4425 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78751 (redriverchurch.org). In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Red River Church to establish a college fund for the Atkinson children. Austin American-Statesman INSIDE LINE FREE PHONE INFORMATION 512416 5700 Dee Hodges Dee Hodges, 75, of Austin, died in her home on February 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Dee was born April 26, 1932, in Paden, OK. She grew up in Okemah, OK and graduated from Okemah High School in 1950 where she was a drum majorette in the school band.
Dee married her high school sweetheart, George Hodges on July 22, 1950. The couple moved Downey, California in 1957 where Dee worked for North American Rockwell. Dee and George moved to Victoria, TX in 1962 and made a final move to Austin in 1968. Dee went to work for IBM where she worked as an accountant for 23 years and retired in 1991. At the age of 52, Dee enrolled at St.
Edward's University in Austin, determined to earn a college degree. One of her proudest accomplishments was graduating from St. Edward's in 1985. Dee is survived by her husband George Hodges of Austin, a son, Keith Hodges and his wife Beverly of Austin, a daughter Vicki Hodges and her husband, Steve Cerveris of and Los Angeles, grandson, CA. Caden Dee is also survived sister Shirley Fox, her brother Howard Thurman, sister Barbara Snyder and her brother Charles Thurman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Charley Thurman, a brother, Kenneth Thurman and a sister, Freda Lee Thurman. Dee will be buried in Okemah, OK. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice Austin, 4017 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78759 or the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. All Faith's 339-8878 Funeral Service 8507 North IH35 Edwin R.
Tower Edwin R. Tower, 88, of Carestone Assisted Living Center in South Austin, died Saturday, Feb. 16. Ed was a devoted husband, father, and member of Berkeley United Methodist Church. He served his country for 31 with US Air Force and 12 years with the US Postal Service.
He loved to golf. He and his wife, Millie, lived in Austin since 1970 when Ed retired from the Air Force. He is survived by Millie, his wife of 67 years; by three sons, Roger, Tom, and Patrick; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jeanne Boettcher and Betty Peterson. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Berkeley UMC, 2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Ed's name to the American Red Cross of Central Texas, 2218 Pershing Dr, Austin, TX 78723. Paula Beckmann Weigand Paula Beckmann Weigand, age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley W. Weigand and daughter, Donna Joyce Jordan. is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Jacobs and husband, J.T.
of Austin, Texas; grandsons: John Jordan and Bill Jacobs; sisters: Helen Platt and husband, Harry; Joyce Hales; Julie Marshall and husband, Bob; numerous nieces and nephews. Services are Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Chapel, 1101. McCullough, San Antonio, Texas. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78212. 227-8221 Austin American Statesman INSIDE LINE FREE PHONE INFORMATION Hospice Austin's Individual Counseling. 512-416-5700 Category 8665 Beatrice Vowels Beatrice Vowels, died peacefully in Austin, Texas, on February 20, 2008. She was surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Bea was born in Wyatt, Missouri on June 22, 1915.
She married John Vowels in 1936 in Charleston, Missouri. In 1966, Bea and John moved to Texas with their two children. Over the next several years, Bea was the head bookkeeper for automobile dealers in Killeen and Temple, Texas before retiring in 1977. After John died in 1987, Bea moved to Austin to be near her children. She remained active and "on the go" until her death.
Through illnesses and health, she had an amazing capacity for laughter and the ability to find humor in the every day ups and downs of life. She was an inspiration to her family, friends, and members of the senior citizen communities to which she belonged later in life. Bea was affectionately nicknamed "the little rascal" by her son-in-law and the "energizer bunny" by others. God's Grace truly shown through the ever present mischievous twinkle in her eyes, and in her amazing heart and spirit. Bea possessed a mother's inexplicable capacity to love her children and grandchildren without question.
Her support and encouragement was evident in every thing she did, every day of their lives. The light that shown through her spread its glow on every one she met and never a stranger did she meet. Her loving personality, incredible wit, funny stories and infectious smile will forever be her legacy. Bea was predeceased by her husband John, parents Finn and Agnes Raffety, brother Paul Raffety, and brother-in-law John Kasonic. She is survived by her son, Michael Vowels and his wife Cory; daughter, Lou O'Hanlon and her husband Manuel Castano; grandchildren, Cassie Avery, and her husband Eric, Regan Vowels, Lynn Dickson and husband Scott, Dawn Evertson and her husband Drew; and great-grandchildren, Erica Avery, Amanda Avery, Joshua Avery, Jonathen Avery, Devon Evertson, Dylin Evertson, and Davis Evertson.
She is also survived by her sister, Louise Kasonic from Los Angeles. A memorial service will be held at Cook Walden Chapel of the Hills, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Bea's life. Friends are invited to share with the family stories of Bea's life. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Muffet Mills, RN, who stood by us at our most vulnerable time with her compassion, wit and humor.
We also wish to thank the administrators and staff of Gracywoods II Living Center for their care and support. Cook- Walden Chapel of the Hills Funerals Cremations Dignity) 9700 (512) Anderson 335-1155 Mill Rd. Claude W. Yount Claude W. Yount, 90, was born August 10, 1917, and died February 22, 2008 at his Buda home.
Claude was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He married Mary Alice Stewart in 1943 while he was in the Army. Claude retired from Travis County with 37 years of service. Survivors are Mary Alice, his wife of 64 years, two sons and their wives, Bill and Diane of Winnsboro, Texas, Bobby and Karen, and daughter and husband, Anita and Woody Pogue of Austin; granddaughters, Tammie Yarbro and husband, Joe and Tracie Yount, four step Rick Pogue, Judy Beck, Natalie and Stacey Joshua Pogue, and six great Yarbro, grandsons, Tyler Cody Yount, Ronnie and Ryan Beck and Tyler Pogue; brother, Darvin Yount and numerous extended family members. The family will receive friends, Sunday, February 24, from 2PM to 4PM at Wilke-Clay-Fish.
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