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Henry Nissen Jr.
1928-2005
Henry "Hank" Nissen Jr., 76, of Cary died at his home Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Hank was a friend to anyone with a problem to solve. He grew up in Browns Mills, N.J., during the Depression. He worked as a young boy and contributed all that he made to the household. He was raised to put the family's needs ahead of his own. He was a generous soul. As a teenager, he guarded German Naval POWs at Fort Dix and learned German. Hank joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 and served his enlistment aboard the USS Juneau II, CLAA-119, where he excelled as a radio technicians mate, achieved the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class and was appointed to Annapolis. After leaving the Navy he attended Drexel University for two years. He married his sweetheart, Clara, 53 years ago on Christmas Eve.
He was a jack of all trades and master of many. To all who knew him he was impressive by any measure. He knew his business and loved his work. He worked for IBM for 36 years and achieved great things there. He was widely respected in his field as a service planning specialist. He retired in 1989 to "smell the roses." Hank was an avid amateur (HAM) radio buff and his call letters were W4VUP.
His health began to fail and he never got to travel the world, but he was always there for his family. Now he's gone and the world has lost one of its very best. He was one of a kind. We'll miss you always, Darling, Dad, Grandfather and "Shan." We'll see you again in heaven.
He is survived by and was happily married to his wife of 53 years, Clara Lancaster Nissen, whom he called his angel. He was the beloved father of two daughters, Cathy Elaine Charters and husband Andrew, and Jeanne Anita Diaz and husband Carlos, and of a son, Robert Henry Nissen, all of Cary. He also is survived by his sister, Josephine Greenwood of Brown Mills, N.J.; 10 grandchildren, Gregory, Jeremy and Kelly Murphy, Victoria and Melanie Charters, and Bonnie, Michael, Christina, Rebecca and David Diaz; and four great-grandchildren, Lisa Murphy and Thomas, Joseph and Andrew Schaber.
A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at Cary First United Methodist Church. Dr. Rev. William Green presided.
The family received friends Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary.
Glenn Edward Causey
Glenn Edward Causey, 63, of Lake Royale died at his home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005. Glenn was a member of the Cary Masonic Lodge No. 198 and was the owner of IMS Auto Sales in Cary. He served in the U.S. Navy 1961-1965. He retired from IBM in 1995 with 30 years of service. Glenn was also a member of Lake Royale Christian Ministry.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Margaret Klein Causey of Lake Royale; one daughter and two sons, Cheryl Causey of Charlotte, Jeff Causey and wife Cindy of Graham, and Andy Causey and wife Rhonda of Macomb, Mich.; two brothers, Bennie Causey and wife Jeanette of Holly Pond, Ala., and Wendell Causey and wife Carole of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters, Melba Hall and husband William of Holly Pond, Ala., and Dale Murphree of Holly Pond, Ala.; and eight grandchildren, William, Caroline and Claire Causey of Graham, Rachel and Nora Larsen of Charlotte, and Grant, Emilee and Analiese Causey of Macomb, Mich.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. Burial followed at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family received friends Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603, or to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.
Gary Erich Hertzog
Gary Erich Hertzog, 49, of Morrisville died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 4, 2005. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Apex Funeral Home. The family received friends following the service.
Mr. Hertzog is survived by his children, Alex Hertzog, Meghan Hertzog and Erich Hertzog, all of Morrisville; mother, Eunice Hertzog of Garden City, S.C.; brothers, William Hertzog of Lexington, S.C., James Hertzog of Webster, N.Y., and Herbert Hertzog of Wake Forest; and numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Muriel Elizabeth Carey
Muriel Elizabeth Carey, 87, of Cary died Feb. 6, 2005 at home. She was born Feb. 13, 1917 in Tenafly, N.J., to the late Samuel and Muriel A. Reed Scales.
Muriel was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. She served as a nurse during World War II and the Korean Conflict, where she met the love of her life, her late husband, Leo J. Carey. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where she served as a loyal member of the Chancel Choir. She also served as circle Bible moderator, circle reader, pianist for the Tom Albright class for more than 25 years and on the executive committee of the Presbyterian Women as chairman of the Ecumenical Missions. In 2003, she received the Honorary Membership Award.
She is survived by a brother, Samuel B. Scales and his wife, Louise of Pennsylvania; a sister, Elsie Porter and her husband, Wayne of Maine; her late husband's loving children, Cathy Liebermann of Indiana and Brian Carey of New York; a nephew, Russell Scales and his wife, Joanna of Cary; a niece, Evelyn Bryant and her husband, Mike of Florida; and many more loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, David Scales, Richard Scales and Daniel Scales, and a sister, Mabel Hawkswell.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at noon at First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh. Entombment will follow in Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family received friends Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. Brown-Wynne is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Ann Dawson Young
Dorothy Ann Dawson Young, 78, of Swift Creek passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005.
She is survived by three sons, Gary Young of Chicago, Stanley Young and wife Becky of Pittsboro and Neal Young of Texas; one sister, Billie Jane Dawson Hamilton and husband Bobby of Cary; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Young.
Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a friend to all. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Raleigh Memorial Park, U.S. 70. The Rev. Sandra Rose Conner officiated.
The family received friends Monday evening, Feb. 7, at the Apex Funeral Home.
Marlene Doutt
Ms. Marlene Doutt, 67, of Little River, S.C., passed away on Feb. 2, 2005, following an extended illness. Ms. Doutt was a native of Russelton, Pa. She is survived by her son, Kevin Doutt of New Jersey, and a sister, Rosemary Nealer of Pa. She moved to Cary in 1986 where she was employed by the Coastal Federal Credit Union for 15 years. After retiring in 2000, Ms. Doutt relocated to Little River, S.C. to be closer to the beach, which she enjoyed and loved so much. Ms. Doutt leaves behind many family members and friends who love and will miss her dearly. In remembrance of her and her love of the beach, a private service for family and friends will be held in Little River on a date to be determined later. For information on the service, call contact Mary Smith at 467-7526.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org. Arrangements by American Cremation Services Inc. in Durham.
Richard Murray 'Dick' Houchins
Richard Murray "Dick" Houchins, 62, of Cary died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. Dick was a native of Raleigh, son of the late Philip and Pat Houchins. He was a 1963 graduate of Needham B. Boughton High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. After the war, he returned to Raleigh, worked for several years with AMACO Oil Company and then owned his own business for many years.
Dick was a loving husband and proud father of three sons. He will be greatly missed by his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Officer Phil Houchins of Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth "Elizel" Houchins of Cary; his three sons, Matt, Clay and Dan; sister-in-law, Frankie Houchins; and nephews, Mike and Gary Houchins of Wilson.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 10, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 305-A Ashville Ave., Cary NC 27511.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary.
Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez, 39, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Rodriguez of Morrisville; three children, Marina, Daniel and David Rodriguez, all of the home; mother, Irma Rodriguez of Durham; father, Samuel Rodriguez of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Mariam Valdez and Regina Rodriguez, both of El Paso, Texas; three brothers, Sergio Rodriquez of Durham, and Jaime Sanchez and Osvaldo Sanchez, both of Chihuahua, Mexico; and maternal grandparents, Manuel and MaDolores Jaime of El Paso, Texas.
A memorial service was held Dec. 10 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. The family received friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel Rodriguez Memorial Fund, c/o Mutual Community Savings Bank, PO Box 3827, Durham, NC 27702-3827.
Ruth Ann Monsees
Mrs. Ruth Ann Monsees, 92, of Apex died on Dec. 7 due to an extended illness.
She was a native of Davidson County, a bookkeeper and a wonderful homemaker. Mrs. Monsees' husband, Claude, preceded her in death in 2001.
A memorial service was held Dec. 10 in the Salem Baptist Church. Dr. Jeff Beckett officiated. The family received friends at the church following the memorial service.
Mrs. Monsees was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church, serving in many capacities.
Survivors are: son, Claude E. Monsees and wife, Marie of Clayton; daughter, Linda M. Brantley and husband, Roger of Raleigh; five sisters, Blanche Pollock, Maurice Tanner, Jean Andrews, Vallie Raper and Eunice Johnson; brother, Willis Wrenn; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Salem Baptist Church Building Fund, 1200 Salem Church Road, Apex, NC 27523.
