JOSHUA DAVID TURPIN
Joshua David Turpin, 31, died Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Dallas. Born Feb. 2, 1972 in Fallbrook, CA. He served as a missionary in Greece. He was a 1990 graduate of Medina High School and a graduate of Prairie Bible College in Alberta, Canada.
Mr. Turpin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lois L. and Albers Oursland.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Kathryn and David Brownell of Texas; father and step-mother, Ronald and Sheri Turpin of Florida; brothers Ben Turpin and Zach Turpin, both of Florida; step-brother Michael Brownell of Iowa; sister Rachel Turpin of Florida; and step-sister Jana Beeson of Wisconsin.
A memorial service was held Dec. 17 at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel in Oceanside, CA., with the Rev. Cam Huxford officiating.
MARY LOUISE GRAPSKI
Mary Louise Grapski, age 69, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. Louise was the only daughter of C. H. and Irene Langford and sister of Wendell Langford. She came into this world on Jan. 22, 1934 in Houston.
Louise spent her childhood years in Baytown and loved her summertime stays at her grandparents home in Bandera, She continued to visit Bandera and her family members every summer as they gathered for family reunions.
She attended college at Southwestern University in Georgetown in 1951, where she met her husband, Albert Grapski, on a blind date. They were married
Sept. 5, 1953 and just missed celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year, as he passed away June 24, 2003.
Louise came to Georgetown in 1970 when her husband retired from the U. S. Air Force to make a home near her aging parents who then lived in Florence. They lived in Arkansas, New Mexico, South Carolina and The Netherlands between 1953 and 1970. After enrolling her two daughters in school at Zion Lutheran in Walburg, she quickly became involved in school activities and helping organize fund raisers. She was also an active parent in the Williamson County 4-H program, helping not only her children, but others as well, with projects, presentations, and competitions. Louise loved children and wouldn't hesitate to pack up her two and several of their friends for a trip to New Braunfels and a day tubing at Camp Warnecke or some other "kid-friendly" destination. She was not one to sit on the side and watch, however, she was always right there enjoying with the children.
After completing her education at Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas in the early 70's, she indulged her love of books and reading by taking a part time job at the library on the Southwestern University campus. There she met many life long friends and touched many students' lives. It was not uncommon to find her digging through archived documents to help a student complete a research project at the 11th hour. She loved to help people and though she may have scolded them for waiting until the last minute, she never said no.
She loved to travel and would often volunteer to chaperone school trips in which one or both of her daughters were involved. Louise believed that seeing the world was important and educational, and she made the most ofevery opportunity to allow her children those luxuries. She continued this tradition with her granddqaughter, Macie, who was the agreatest joy in her life. She and macie traveled together to several stat3s including Washington, D. C. and to Canada. They were planning a trip to the Bahamas in the summer of 2004.
Louise is preceded in death by her father, C. H. Langford in 1997; her btother, Wendell Langford in 1987; her mother, Irene Langford in April 2003; and her husband, Albert Grapski in June 2003.
She is survived by many friends as well as family members; daughters, Alice Grapski of Georgetown and Linda Tatosian and husband Greg of Houston; granddaughter, Macie Wyly (12) of Houston; step-granddaughters, Irena Tatosian (10) and Madeline Tatosian (9) both of Houston; former son-in-law, Ted Wyly of LaPorte; and nephew Joe Yurko of Georgetown.
The family received guests for visitation from 5-7 p.m. today at Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home of Georgetown. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville.
Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Suite B, Austin, TX 78602 or American Heart Association, P. O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761.
Arrangements were under the direction of Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 863-2564.
NELL KATHLEEN BAUERLEIN
Nell Kathleen Bauerlein, age 93, of Medina, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003 in a Kerrville hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1910 in Hallettsville to Robert and Mary Williams Brown. She was married
to Clarence O. "C. O." Bauerlein who preceded her in death in 1987. Kathleen was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, moved to Medina as a young girl, grew up and worked on the Brown Ranch in Medina, graduated from Medina High School, was a very active member of the Medina Eastern Star, loved playing the piano and could play anything.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary C. Hatmaker and husband Ed of Moreno Valley, California, Patsy K. Heinan and husband Henry of Medina, one son, Richard Clarence "Buddy" Bauerlein of Austin, grandchildren, Scott Hatmaker of California, Paul Hatmaker of California, Steve Heinen of Lavernia and Pam Heinen of Medina, and three great grandchildren, Ashley Heinen Townley, Troy Heinen and Logan Heinen.
Pallbearers are Boyd Reed, J.B. Reed, Andy Lautzenheiser, Sherrill Johnson, Keith Keese and Gerald Long. Honorary pallbearers are King Stokes, Sam Quaid, Murry Lesturgeon and Hough Lestourgeon.
LOIS HEINEN MORGENSTERN
Lois Heinen Morgenstern, 89, of Bandera, died Thursday, Dec. 18 in a San Antonio Hospital. She was born Apri. 23, 1914 in bandera to Edward Frank "F" Heinen and Mae Fitzgerald Heinen. On Feb. 28, 1932, she married
Ernest Charles Morgenstern in Bandera. Lois was a homemaker, a member of the Methodist Church, member of the Farm Bureau and was a 40-year member of the National Home Demonstration Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Joy Marie Wilson, and husband Phil of Bandera; one son, Jerry Ernest Morgenstern of Bandera; adopted son Fidel Tovar, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 18, 1999 and brother Lester Heinen. Services were Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at Grimes Chapel with Rev. Everett Boyce officiating. Interment followed in Bandera cemetery. Pallbearers were J.P. Morgenstern, Romero Rodriguez, Rey Reyna, Randall Wilson, Ricky Garza and Cody Garza.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society and/or Boysville Ranch.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
JIMMIE DONALD GRAY
Jimmie Donald Gray, age 65, died Wednesday, Jan. 28 in a San Antonio hospital. He was born March 10, 1938 in Bandera to Marion Elmer Gray and Alice Fay Whitehead Gray. On Aug. 5, 1963, he married
Ok Chom Pack in Seoul, Korea. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2001.
He served in the Army during the Korean War, worked in the maintenance department at the Bandera Independent School District, and was a member of the Bandera United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Faye Gray of Bandera; daughter, Zale Gray of Kerrville; sons, Thomas Wayne Gray and wife, Dawn of Kerrville; Jimmie Lee Gray of Kerrville; and Ray Neal Gray of Bandera; sister, Barbara Jean Cryer of Leander, TX; and granddaughter, Katryna Arlene Gray of Kerrville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doc Gray.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 31 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Bandera, officiated by Mr. Martin Smith. Interment followed in the Bandera cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Wayne Gray, Jimmie Lee Gray, Ray Neal Gray, Allen Wade Cryer, Brian Keith Cryer and James Duff.
Honorary pallbearers were Allen Neal, Randy Evans, Shawn Cryer, Bobby Searcy and David Ray Stevens.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
LORETTA ERNESTINE HUND
Mrs. Loretta Ernestine Hund, age 75 of Medina, departed to be with the Lord, Monday, Jan. 26, at an Odessa hospital. She was born June 29, 1928 in Hunt, TX to Beal D. Taylor and Martha T. (Weir) Taylor. On Aug. 28, 1948, she married
Fredick Carl Hund in Medina. He preceded her death on Dec. 18, 1997.
Loretta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kerrville. She was a woman of great faith and inspiration and was interested in church mission work and Evangelist missions. She was a music lover and enjoyed all types of music. Loretta also enjoyed working with flowers.
She was a prior resident of Lake Jackson, TX and had lived in Odessa for one year.
She is survived by daughters, Karla Murphy and husband, James W. Murphy of Odessa, and Molly Lorch and husband, Tom Lorch of Woodridge, IL; son, Paul Hund and wife, Twyla Hund of Brazoria; sisters, Florine Williams of Medina, Oneida Gallant of Medina and Vivian Lewis of Austin; five grandchildren, Ashley and Alyssa Murphy, Natalie and Wesley Lorch and Amber Smith.
Services were Thursday, Jan. 29 6 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels, officiated by Dr. David McFadden. Interment was Friday, Jan. 30 at Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery in San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cowboy Camp Meeting.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
EMILY JANE MATHESON
Emily Jane Matheson, age two days, died Monday, Jan. 12 in a San Antonio hospital. She was born Jan. 10 in Kerrville to James Ronald and Carla Ann Belcourt Matheson.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her paternal grandparents, Jim and Emily Matheson, great grandmother, Mary Awchutz, aunts, Stephanie Aderhold and husband James, Stacie Wicke and husband David, Shelia Thatcher and husband Gary, and Linda Norris and husband Larry, uncles, Steve Belcourt and wife Claudia, and Joseph Belcourt and wife Michelle, numerous loving cousins, and a loving dog Daisiey. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Carl and Jane Belcourt.
Services were Friday, Jan. 16 at Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastor Ron Walter officiating. Interment followed in the Bandera cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been set up in Emily's name at Wells Fargo Bank and Grace Lutheran Church. Wells Fargo Account can be accessed at any Wells Fargo Branch.
Funeral arrangments are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
JAMES MOORE
James Moore, 66, a resident of Tarpley, the past 12 years, passed away on Jan. 15 in a Kerrville hospital. On April 10, 1937, he was born in Brown County, to Ruben Ray and Vera (Williams) Moore. In Houston, on May 5, 1956, he married
Helen Whatley, who survives him. He had been employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in customer service 48 years when he retired. Mr. Moore served on the Board of Directors of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Credit Union and is a member of the Missouri Pacific Retired Officers Association. He was active in his community, serving as president of the Rio Hondo Property Owners Association, was a member of the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department, and the Living Waters Church of Utopia. He was also an avid gardener, hunter, and fisherman.
In addition to his wife, Helen Moore, of Tarpley, he is survived by daughters, Charlotte Vasquez and husband, Rick, of Converse, and Katherine Vara and husband, Mike, of Sugarland, son, James Moore, Jr., and wife, Lynn, of Elamilton, sister, Lida Plexco, and husband, Jerry, of Houston, and grandchildren, Alex, Lauren, and Bianca Vasquez, Rachel Vara, Brent and Darren McFatter.
Services were Monday, Jan. 19, at Grimes Chapel in Bandera with Rev. Robert Richarz officiating. Interment followed in the Tarpley cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera.
IZAAC ANDRADE
Izacc Andrade, age sixteen months, died Saturday, January 3, in a San Antonio hospital. He was born August 7, 2002 in Kerrville to Mellisa Estella Andrade and Gabriel Joe Barrera. In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandparents, John and Estella Andrade and Guadalupe and Janie Barrera, great grandparents, Luz and Catanno Garcia and Maria Tobias, Aunt, Mercedes Andrade, Uncle, Eric Barrera, great uncle, Juan Garcia and Jason Garcia and wife Maria, and great aunt, Chabela Garcia and husband Michael. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, at Grimes Chapel with interment at Bandera cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
