Carrol Moores Mansell
1945-2016
Carrol Moores Mansell, 70, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 27, with her daughter, Kimberly Mansell Laine, by her side.
Carrol was born July 19, 1945 in Bangor, Maine to Myrtle Moores. Shortly after Carrol’s birth, her mother passed away due to an inoperable brain tumor. At that time, Carrol and her older sister, Sandra “Sandy” went to live with their grandmother, Caroline Moores. When her grandmother passed away in 1954, both girls went to live with their aunt and uncle, Ralph and Arline Downes, and their two children. Ralph and Arline raised Carrol and her sister as if they were their own.
Carrol grew up in Bangor, Maine and graduated from Bangor High School in 1963. She then attended Husson College where she met her husband Robert “Bob” Mansell. The couple married
on October 23, 1965. Over the years Carrol and her family lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut, as well as Burlington, Vermont, but in 1973, they moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, where they resided for 26 years.
From 1976 to 1986, Carrol worked as a secretary for the psychiatry department at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. While living in Lebanon, she became a dedicated member of the Lebanon Emblem Club #358, as well as an avid supporter of the Lebanon Elks #2099. Carrol served as a past president, and received the Sister of the Year and the Marion Hawes awards.
Her true passion was her family and friends. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her daughters and four grandchildren. She never left Bangor, Maine without grabbing a sandwich at her favorite place, the Coffee Pot Sandwich Shop.
Carrol leaves behind her daughters, Kimberly “Kim” Mansell Laine and her husband, Marc, of Pipe Creek; and Tammi Mansell Chaffee and her husband, Shaine, of Post Mills, Vermont; sisters, Sandra Moores Leonard and her partner, Shawn, of Southport, Maine; and Mary Downes Hardy and her husband, Ray, of Fort Myers, Florida; brother-in-law Ralph Mansell and his wife, Debra, of Storrs, Connecticut; sister-in-law Beverly Cole Mansell of Bangor; and four precious grandchildren who brought her tremendous joy, Shaine “Shainey” Chaffee Jr. of Post Mills, and Ryleigh, Madelynn “Mattie” and Robert “Bobby” Laine of Pipe Creek, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carrol was predeceased by her mother, Myrtle, as well as her father and mother, Ralph Downes and Arline Moores Downes; brother Ralph Downes Jr.; and husband Robert “Bob” Mansell.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, March 19, at the Bandera United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry McRory officiating. A celebration of life in New Hampshire will be held on June 18 at the Lebanon Elks Lodge #2099, followed by a private burial.
Carolyn Sue Wier Keiser
1941-2016
After a lengthy illness, Carolyn Sue Wier Keiser, 74, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, March 1, at a local care facility.
She was born Dec. 25, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Orville and Dorothy Smith Wier.
Carolyn grew up in Medina. After graduating from Medina High School in 1960, she attended Southwest Texas State University.
She married
Neal Keiser on June 12, 1965.
Carolyn taught first grade at Highland Hills Baptist School for four years. She was a member of Medina First Baptist Church where she taught primary children’s Sunday school class until her health began to fail.
Carolyn was also a 50-year member of Medina Chapter 988 Order of the Eastern Star. Her family and her church were her life.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Neal; son Christopher and his wife, Jennifer; and four grandchildren, Alex Keiser, Justin Ofsow, Katlyn Ofsow and Alyssa Greenawalt.
She was predeceased by her parents.
The family thanks the staffs of Cedar Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation and Peterson Hospice for the excellent care Carolyn received during the last months of her life.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Allie Balko on Tuesday, March 8, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera. Graveside services followed at Oak Rest cemetery in Medina.
Pallbearers were Norman Keiser, Forest Keiser, Joe Primm, Bill Morris, Robbie DeLeon and Justin Ofsow. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Keiser, Travis DeLeon, Darrell Morris, Leroy Sutherland, Mark MacDonald, Miles MacDonald and Kenneth Hauser.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Medina First Baptist Church, PO Box 206, Medina 78055 or a charity of choice.
Lynn Dean Maurice O’Mara
2016
Lynn Dean Maurice O’Mara fell asleep in death at his home in Lakehills at 7:50 am, Tuesday, Feb. 16, from complications of heart disease.
His memorial service took place Saturday, Feb. 20, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bandera.
A devoted father and husband, he is survived by his wife, Jeanean; oldest daughter Marsha Blanke of Lakehills; son Frank O’Mara of Elk City, Kansas; and brother Keith O’Mara and sister Tana Grant, both of Healton Oklahoma.
He was predeceased by his father, William O’Mara; mother Marjoire; stepfather David Kasterke, youngest daughter Jenell VanPoolen; and youngest brother David Jay Kasterke.
Delores Harris
1927-2016
Dolores Harris, 88, of Kerrville, passed away Saturday, March 12, at her residence.
She was born in Galveston August 12, 1927, to Ellen and Michael Dwyer.
Delores married
James McCormick on March 4, 1950, in Washington, DC. The couple had four children. She married
Ken Harris on August 20, 2006, in San Antonio.
Before retiring and moving to Kerrville in 1998, Dolores worked for many years at Southwestern Controls in Houston. She also volunteered at Dietert Senior Center in Kerrville for several years.
Dolores is survived by her son, James McCormick of Connecticut; daughters, Diane Payne and her husband, Stan, of Bandera, and Patricia Hesidence and her husband, James of San Antonio; sister Frances Johnston of Crockett; and four grandchildren, Jessica Nolan and Ned McCormick of Connecticut, and Laura Lopez and Rachel Hallford of Bandera, as well as by nine great-grandchildren.
Delores was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Harris; son Gary McCormick; grandson Ryan Sensabaugh and many sisters and brothers.
Services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, March 19, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Pastor Dave Bass as officiant.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimers Association at ALZ.org.
Dolores’ family extends their sincere thanks to the many caring employees of River Point Memory Care and Peterson Hospice.
Dorothy A. Callahan
1918-2016
Dorothy A. Callahan of Bandera passed away Friday, March 18, in Bandera.
She was born in San Antonio on Oct. 14, 1918, to Thomas J. and Elenora Snaer Anderwald.
As an infant, Dorothy was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in San Antonio. Her family moved to Pipe Creek, then to Bandera where she spent the rest of her life.
Dorothy attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Bandera and graduated from Bandera High School in 1937. She attended Incarnate Word College, graduating with a teacher’s certificate in 1939. Dorothy then taught in a country school in Mentz, Texas.
She married
Calvin O. Callahan on Feb. 8, 1944, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera. She remained an active member of that church until her death.
After her marriage, she was primarily a stay-at-home mom but also taught at St. Joseph’s School in Bandera. Later, Dorothy worked as a teacher’s aide in the Bandera Independent School District where she touched the lives of many students.
After her retirement, Dorothy stayed busy as a curator at the Frontier Times Museum – a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She also volunteered at Silver Sage Community Center, served as curator for the St. Stanislaus Church Museum and was a member of a ladies’ group who donated hours of prayer service to the residents of Purple Hills Nursing Home – now Cedar Creek Nursing Center.
One of Dorothy’s favorite hobbies was crocheting. She was so skilled using small cotton thread and crochet hooks that she made countless doll clothes, as well as her specialty – angels of all sizes. She blessed many with her gift of a crocheted angel.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Tom Callahan, of Bandera; daughters, Patty Adamson and her husband, Rodney; Bernadette Erfurt and her husband, Artie, of Bandera; and Beth Brown and her husband, Robert, of Premont; sisters, Bernadette Anderwald, Louise Koehler, Vera King, and Joan Walters; 15 grandchildren, Michelle Barnet, Charmaine Wise, Mark Adamson, Sharon Sandidge, Tommy Callahan, Weston Callahan, Nicole Roesler, RC Brown, Coke Brown, Houston Brown, Rebekah Corona, Ruth Bock, Cindy Brown, Sara D’Spain and Lauryn Moore; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was predeceased by her dear husband, Calvin O. Callahan; daughter Ethel Callahan; parents; infant brothers, Thomas and Anthony; brothers, Lt. Thomas Anderwald, James Anderwald, Vincent Anderwald and Gerard Anderwald; sister Mary E. Campion; and great-grandaughter Emily Brown.
Visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm with rosary at 7 pm Friday, April 1, at Grimes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 am, Saturday, April 2, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. A private interment will follow.
Memorials may be given to the Altar Society of St. Stanislaus Church or to the Meals on Wheels Program at the Silver Sage Community Center.
Dorothy Callahan’s family extends their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Cedar Creek Nursing Center and the staff of Sid Peterson Hospice Service, who were such a blessing to our mother and us.
