William Edward Garver
1943-2012
Retired United States Navy CMCPO William Edward Garver, 69, of Bandera, passed away Tuesday, June 1. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Elizabeth Garver on May 3, 1943.
He married
Ellen Marie Blasdell on June 7, 1974, in Anacortes, Washington.
William proudly served his country in the US Navy, first as a machinist mate and later as an officer. He worked on the flight decks of numerous aircraft carriers, including the USS Eisenhower, Enterprise and Coral Sea, before retiring after 30 years of service.
He was also an avid motorcyclist, fisherman and hunter.
William is survived by his wife, Ellen Garver of Bandera; daughters, Vicki Marie Suarez of San Diego, California; and Cheryl Diane Myers and John Draper of Elgin; son Robert Myers of Dover, Tennessee; and sisters, Babara Ritchey and Ruth Ziemmanski and her husband, Jake, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, as well as by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
William was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Monday, June 11, 2012 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Bandera.
Memorials may be made in William's name to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Disabled Vets.
Don Leslie Lewis
1937-2012
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Born Feb. 4, 1937, Don came from a family of schoolteachers. He earned a bachelor of science in chemistry and a masters of science in physics. For 35 years he taught math, chemistry and physics in several Texas high schools and at Coastal Bend College in Beeville. Students remember him for his witty good humor and intelligence.
A life-long Methodist, Don was a loving and compassionate husband, father and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Waverly, of Shawnee, Kansas; daughter Amy of Ventura, California; brother Hugh and his wife, Hazel, of Los Angeles, California; niece Sarah of San Antonio; and nephews, David and John and their families of Austin. Don and Waverly have seven nephews, a niece, three great-nieces and eight great nephews.
Visitation was held at the. Services were held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee on Saturday, Jan. 28, with burial following at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.
Since Don and Waverly recently moved to Shawnee from Bandera, a memorial service is planned in Bandera for early spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the following: Bandera United Methodist Church, PO Box 128, Bandera 78003; Pettus United Methodist Church, Drawer B, Pettus, TX 78146; or Odyssey Hospice, 8735 Rosehill Road, Suite 200, Lenexa, KS 66215.
Geraldine Jenieve Homeyer
1933 - 2012
Geraldine Jenieve "Gena" Homeyer went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 24, in San Antonio. She was born Geraldine Jenieve DuBose in Encinal on June 10, 1933.
Gena grew up near Devine, and graduated from Devine High School in May 1950. She married
Rex A. Homeyer Jr. on August 10, 1950, and the couple spent almost 62 years together as best friends, who were joined in their faith.
Known best by her many friends as Gena, she was an excellent cook and loved serving others through her work in the church. She was a charter member of Living Tree Baptist Church in Ingram. When she and Rex lived in Devine, Gena actively participated in many aspects of Black Creek Baptist Church.
She received her cosmetology license from Corpus Christi Beauty College and worked as a beautician in Corpus Christi for six years.
Gena was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her husband, Rex A. Homeyer Jr. of Ingram; twin sister Jennilee Robinson of Brackettville; daughter Pamela Homeyer and her husband, Ron Smaron, of Boulder, Colorado; son Greg Homeyer and his wife, Cathy, of Montgomery, Texas; and grandchildren Kelly Born and her husband, Rob, of Santa Cruz, California; Tobin Spann of Brooklyn, New York; Justin Homeyer and his wife, Rachel, of Tomball; and Cameron Homeyer and his wife, Jodi, of Longmont, Colorado. Gena also enjoyed her five great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Kennedy, Ellery, Lilah and Adelaide.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, June 2, at the Living Tree Baptist Church, 405 Main Street, in Ingram
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Living Tree Baptist Church Youth Program or building fund. Donations in Gena's name should be sent to GJ Homeyer, 405 Main Street, Ingram 78025.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Debra Ann Casey Dyer
1955-2013
Debra Ann Casey Dyer went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 19, in Bandera. She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on August 2, 1955.
Debbie lived in Oskaloosa; Long Branch, New Jersey; Seaside and Astoria, Oregon; Mobile, Alabama; Houston; and Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, and an associate degree in nursing from Marshaltown School of Nursing in Marshaltown, Iowa.
Debbie spent her entire life serving in the music ministries of the local churches to which she belonged. Additionally, she spent over 30 years in the nursing profession - the last 12 as a certified hospice nurse.
Debbie will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother and nana.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Scott Dyer, of Bandera; son Jonathan Dyer and his wife, Carlie; grandsons, Jordan, Aidan and Jase; and granddaughter Hailey, all of Houston; son Benjamin Dyer and his wife, Shannon, and granddaughter Lydia, all of Satsuma, Alabama; daughter Casey Dyer of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; brother Patrick Casey and his wife, Cherie, of Omaha, Nebraska; sister Kay Swanson; and nieces, Kim Hols and Tasi Dejoode, all of Oskaloosa; and sister-in-law Joyce Casey and nephew Bowen Casey, both of Viroqua, Wisconsin.
Debbie was predeceased by her father, Ralph Nelson Casey; mother Ann Marie Casey of Oskaloosa; and brother Joseph Casey of Wawautosa, Wisconsin.
Ted Seideman
1943-2011
Ted Seideman, 68, a resident of Tarpley, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Bandera after a long illness.
The youngest of three children, he was born in San Antonio on Dec. 30, 1943 to Ted and Joy Seideman.
Ted was a hard worker and held various jobs throughout his life, including spending several years at the Fiesta Spice Company in San Antonio. In later years, he also worked at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada. Most recently, Ted worked on the coast in Port Aransas at Beachgate Condos.
He enjoyed life and was proud of being a Texan. Ted loved fishing, hunting and playing pool and he especially enjoyed watching American football.
He supported disabled veterans' charities and volunteered at the VA Hospital in Kerrville until he became ill. Ted fought bravely to live, though he has now found peace. He will be missed by many friends and family.
A special thanks go out to Susan and Mary for their help with Ted.
He is survived by long-term partner, Meg and her family; and sisters, Joy and Carolyn and their families. Ted was married
twice and is also survived by a daughter, Janet; sons, Brian and Brad and their wives; and grandchildren, Shannon, Katrina and Ryan.
He was predeceased by his parents and, sadly, grandson Christopher.
A memorial service was held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Bandera on Friday, Dec. 2.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Columbus Stutes Jr.
1937-2014
Columbus Stutes, Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 5. He was born Nov. 27, 1937 in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Columbus Stutes and Margaret Helen Webb. He spent his final days doing what he loved most, visiting and talking with many friends who came to visit from far and near.
Columbus' mother moved to San Antonio in 1947 with her children and the family lived in the Harlandale area. Columbus attended Harlandale High School. After graduating in 1957, he worked for the Texas Highway Department.
Columbus married
his high school sweetheart in December 1957. He studied electronics with EB Lofton. After attending business college at night, he graduated with an associate degree in electronics. At that time, Columbus presented his degree to his supervisor and was promoted to radio shop foreman, retiring after 42 years on the job.
Columbus also took parallel courses with the United States Air Force Reserves and served in the reserves for 16 years.
A prominent force in his communities, Columbus served as fire chief of Grey Forest Volunteer Fire Department, president of Bexar County Volunteer Fire Service, Cub Scout Master, president of the Scenic Loop Playground Club and the Texas Public Employees Association, committee member with Helotes Methodist Church and Bandera Methodist Church, president of Bandera County Helping Hand and was a member of the Helotes Lions Club Board of Directors.
Columbus also ran the Stutes Electric and Repair and almost singlehandedly built two family homes - from the ground up.
He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Columbus would do anything for them - except buy a $5 Disney Princess coloring book. Instead, his granddaughter received a lecture on money in which her grandfather explained that a nickel used to buy a loaf of bread and a gallon of gas!
Columbus is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ginger Stutes; sisters, Ann Perry and Laura Hawthorne; sister-in-law Barbara Thompson; children, Columbus, Kathleen, John, Kelly and Eric and their spouses; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and more friends than anyone can believe.
He was predeceased by his parents, Columbus and Margaret Webb Stutes; brothers, Robert Stutes and Sidney Miller; stepfather William A. Williams; father-in-law and best friend John S. Self; brother-in-law Raymond Perry; sister-in-law Barbara Miller; grandson Columbus Norment; son-in-law Bubba Norment; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Columbus will be greatly missed. He would not want us to be sad because he is now at peace, on his way "Beyond the Veil." He will be waiting for us to rejoin him when it is our time to "go home."
A celebration of his life for family and friends will take place at 2 pm, Saturday, March 22, at Grimes Funeral Chapels. He will be cremated and his remains entombed in Bandera City cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Columbus' name to a charity of choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
