Henry Elton Munk
1935-2014
Henry Elton Munk, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7. Born in Somerset on Sept. 15, 1935, he was the only son of Henry Joseph and Mary Witter Munk.
Henry married
Anne Poteet on August 25, 1959.
He attended Schreiner University and graduated from Texas A&I; University with a degree in agricultural education. Gifted with a deep and sincere love of the land and all God's creatures, Henry devoted himself to educating children for over 30 years in the Carrizo Springs and Pearsall School Districts.
He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was a member of American Legion Post 410. A member of the Pearsall Jaycees, Henry served as state director of the Texas Jaycees.
He was also a member of the Frio Lodge 399 AF&AM;, San Antonio Scottish Rite Bodies and Alzafar Shrine Temple in San Antonio.
Henry celebrated life every day through the music of the Almost Patsy Cline Band; cooking; frequent trips to Concan with friends, Buck, Barbara, Shelia and Bump, and his wife Anne; and tending "the plants." He gave much of himself and was dedicated to the Karios Prison Ministries at the Torres Prison in Hondo.
Henry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne Poteet Munk; daughter Missy Stautzenberger and her husband, Todd; son Cameron Munk and his wife, Marion; and his beloved grand-daughter, Lauren Hannah Stautzenberger, who was the light of "Poppy's" life.
Henry was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Agnes Ann Munk.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Bandera United Methodist Church, 406 11th Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that gifts be given to the Kairos Prison Ministry, Robert Robertson, State Treasurer, 508 S. Texas, Shamrock, Texas 79079, with the designation, Torres Unit.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall.
Kathryn F. Thompson
1918-2014
Kathryn F. Broadway Thompson, 95, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4. She was born in Center on Nov. 26, 1918, to Robert Francis and Lily Mae Williams Broadway.
Kathryn grew up in Trinity and Houston. She attended San Jacinto High School in Houston and then Rice University, graduating at age 20. She received a master's degree in library science from the University of Denver.
Kathryn served as a science teacher and librarian for Houston Independent School District and then as administrator for Media Services at Spring Branch ISD.
Kathryn had a wonderful and long life, filled with family and friends, travel, education and service.
She married
the love of her life, William Stone Thompson, in December, 1941. After retiring, the couple moved to the Bandera area, establishing a small cattle ranch, Serendip, along the Medina River. They later moved to Bandera and eventually Kerrville.
Kathryn was a successful businesswoman; good daughter, mother and grandmother; teacher; and friend. She was active in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Republican Party and voter registration. She also volunteered many hours at the Bandera County Library.
Kathryn's keen interest in genealogy helped her identify ancestors in both sides of her family. An avid reader, she traveled extensively and enjoyed many Elder Hostel programs.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn T. Cathey, and her husband, Bill, of Kerrville, and Frances T. Shure of Denver, Colorado; and grandchildren Mary Ann Cathey O'Neill and Roger Caminiti of Las Vegas Nevada, and Joel A. Shure and Chris, also of Denver, as well as by two great-grandchildren.
Kathryn was predeceased by her husband.
One of Kathryn's favorite quotes is from Charlotte's Web: "How very special are we, for just a moment, to be a part of life's eternal rhyme." She would want family and friends to raise a cheerful toast to her and not be sad, but rather try to make their lives as interesting - in responsible ways - as they can. Kathryn offers her love and thanks to all those who were part of her life.
A private family burial will be held at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery in Houston.
The family thanks River Point of Kerrville, Dr. Don Murrmann, and Gentiva Hospice for their good and loving care of Kathryn. The family suggests that memorials be made in her name to the Bandera County Library.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Claudine Bradshaw
1940-2014
Claudine 'Mimi' Bradshaw, 74, passed away quietly at her home on Monday, August 18. She was born at home on August 16, 1940 and was raised on a turkey farm in Cuero.
She briefly attended Del Mar College Nursing School in the 1960s but quickly decided that blood and needles were not for her.
Mimi married
Douglas U. Bradshaw in January 1973. For many years, the couple shared a love of motorcycling, boating and flying.
She attended the Gene Prater Beauty School in Austin. After moving to Fort Worth and working as a cosmetologist for several years, Mimi utilized the knowledge she had attained in beauty school and became a star saleslady and President's Club member with Avon. In the 1980s, she was awarded five of the prestigious Albee Award figurines.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she bred award-winning Samoyed dogs. Mimi loved her "Sams."
An excellent homemaker, she really knew how to make a house a home. To her, family was everything. Also an avid gardener, Mimi could transform a wilted lawn into a wonderful almost jungle-like atmosphere using beautiful plants and flowers. In her later years, she enjoyed farming on Facebook.
And, nobody could make a cherry pie better than Mimi! Christmas was her favorite time of the year and her home was always decked out with hand-fashioned decorations and lights.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Bradshaw; children, Ona McGeorge and Brandon Bradshaw; grandchildren, Justin Gillmore, Janet Wright and David Acker; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Cloe and Bobby Bradshaw, Skyler and Destiny Wright, Jacob and Joshua Acker; and two siblings, Pauline Long and Buster Raglin, as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Mimi was predeceased by her parents, Paul Shuttlesworth and Evelyn Tyler; stepmother Oudia Estes; and four of her six siblings, James Smart, Vernon Smart, Minnie Jane Tischler and Christopher Shuttlesworth.
Memorial services were held August 19 at Living Springs Assembly of God, officiated by Pastor Ed Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Living Springs Assembly of God Youth Group.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Gentiva Hospice and Living Springs Assembly of God.
Arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Karrina Annette Brooks
1976-2014
Karrina Annette Brooks, 38, walked through the Gates of Heaven beautifully and peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 4, eternally healed from her long fight with cancer. She was born July 9, 1976 in Groton, Connecticut.
Moments before passing, Karrina told her mother, Kimberly, "Mom, I see my two fathers. There are so many people!" Karrina also described visions of angels and conversations with a kind man, and told her son, Jarrett, that she had met "The King."
In her parting words, Karrina reminded everyone, "It is not about us," and "I'm all right ... it's going to be okay." Always thinking of her children, Karrina promised Jarrett and her daughter, Kinsey, that she would be waiting for them at Heaven's Gates.
Karrina lived a life of positivity. She wanted everyone to be happy and focus on the good. Her faith in God kept her strong and she was never afraid because she knew where she was going.
Karrina is survived by her son, Jarrett Lyle; daughter Kinsengton Baldwin; brother Justin Brooks; mother Kim Brooks; and nieces, Miranda and Ella Brooks, as well as by many loving extended family members, friends and her "soul sisters," Vicky Leal, Jeanie Heidelberg, Joanna Secor and Leslie Martin.
She was predeceased by her father, Bradford Brooks.
Karrina's Celebration of Life will be held at 6 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Impact Center in Pipe Creek, 454 FM 1283. She emphatically stipulated that she did not want a funeral, but rather a celebration of her life.
Charles W. Smoot
1931-2015
Charles W. Smoot, 83, of Boerne, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, in San Antonio. He was born in Delwin on Feb. 17, 1931, to Roy and Lucille Smoot.
Charles married
Anita Vehslage, April 10, 1955, in Childress.
After graduating from Childress High School, he attended Abilene Christian College and Texas Technology College - Texas Tech. He worked in highway construction for the Texas Highway Department in Childress and Kerrville and later served as executive director for the Texas Hot Mix Asphalt Association. Charles retired from that position in 1997.
He was also a veteran of the United States Naval Air Force.
Charles is survived by his wife, Anita Smoot, of Boerne; brother-in-law Bill Vehslage and his wife, Martha, of Leonard; daughters, Cynthia Riola and her husband, Christopher, of Pflugerville, and Susan Sims and her husband, Robert, of Lakehills; James Fletcher and his wife, Colleen, of Round Rock; grandchildren, Ryan Carlton and his wife, Natalie; Travis Carlton; Wesley Fletcher; Rachael Fletcher; and Lauren Fletcher; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Carlton, Estella Carlton and Charles Carlton, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Wayland.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Chaplin Dennis Smith of Morningside Ministries officiating. Burial followed at Pipe Creek cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Fletcher, Ryan Carlton, Travis Carlton, Robert Sims, Christopher Riola and Pat McMurry.
Memorials may be given to the Lakehills Area Library in Lakehills.
Charles' family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Jaafar in Bandera, and to the healthcare staff at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio with a special thank you going to Megan Perez whose visits and thoughtfulness were much appreciated.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
