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DOUGLAS WAYNE OWENS
Douglas “Doug” Wayne Owens, 43, of Johnson City was chosen to take God’s hand Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at 8:59 a.m. at Hill County Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg.
Doug was born April 11, 1960, to Wanda Nell Wood Owens of Blanco and Robert E. Owens, deceased.
He is survived by life partner, Melissa Ann Serda; daughter, Ashley Ownes of Sulfur, La.; stepdaughters, Amanda Serda of Blanco, Crystl Serda of Johnson City, and Shelby “Baby Baby” Serda of Johnson City; granddaughter, Destiny Owens of Sulfur, La.; brothers, Gailine Ownes of Blanco, Randy Way of Blanco, Mark Owens of Johnson City, Michael Owens of Blanco, and Brian Owens of Blanco; sister, Kim Liles of Mossbluff, La., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Doug served in the Navy stationed on the USS America aircraft carrier for four years. He was a loving father, brother, son and companion. He was disabled due to his long-term illness. He will be greatly missed by all.
“God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on Earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “Peace Be Thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.”
Graveside services were held at the Masonic Cemetery in Johnson City Thursday, March 18, under the direction of Crofts Funeral Home in Johnson City.
ESTELLE MARIE BAIRD
Estelle Marie Baird was born in Derry, LA, on March 27, 1918, and passed away at L.B.J. Medical Center Friday, May, 28 2004, at the age of 86.
Estelle is survived by two sons, Billy Baird and Clifford Russell Baird Jr., both of Blanco and one brother, Harvey Derbonne of Winnfield, LA, as well as six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, May, 1 at St. Ferdinand’s Catholic Church with Deacon Jack Murrel as the officiating clergy.
Estelle was laid to rest at the Blanco Cemetery located on Spur 163 in Blanco.
Pallbearers were Billy Baird, David Baird, Mark Baird, Charlie LaCaze, Mike Niette and Rodney Wilkerson.
Estelle’s interests were family, church, and dancing. Her favorite past time was being with her family. She was a secretary for the Painter’s Local Union #243 in Beaumont for 27 years before retiring and returning to Natchitoches, Louisiana.
She will be missed by all of her friends, family and the community.
HELEN JOSEPHINE MANSBENDEL
Helen Josephine Mansbendel was born to Ben Morgan White and Verna White on Feb. 26, 1926, in Austin and was taken from her friends and family Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the age of 78 in Johnson City.
Services were held at the Masonic Cemetery in Johnson City with a graveside service on Tuesday, June, 1 2004, with Bro. Kebirn Rush as the officiating clergy.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Mansbendel of Johnson City, two daughters, Frances Ann Brandford and Sandra Hickerson, and one son, Lloyd Lester Mansbendel.
Tony Gonzales Sr.
Blanco County mourns the death of local business owner of over 30 years and lifetime resident of Johnson City.
Tony Gonzales was born November 6, 1945 in Winters TX to Pablo Gonzales and Otilia Gonzales of Johnson City.
He is preceded in death by his father Pablo Gonzales, daughter Sally Gonzales and brother Jesse Gonzales.
Tony was a beloved husband to Minnie Gonzales of 39 years, father of Tony Jr., Laurie Gonzales, Tommy Gonzales, Teresa Gonzales and Tim Gonzales; grandfather of Bryanna and Dylan Gonzales; brother of Johnny Gonzales Sr., Vicki Esquivel, Lollie Escarcega, and Mary Salazar all of Austin, Irene Mata of Dripping Springs, Rosie Gonzales of Marble Falls and Christina Solis of Johnson City.
Tony arrived in Johnson City at 6 days old, when he got old enough he attended JCISD, he then was drafted and served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8915, lifetime member of the Woodmen of the World, served as a City Council member for 18 years, Mayor protem for two terms. He was an active member and co-founder of the Good Shepperd Catholic Church where he had served as a Eucharist Minister, he served as a member of the Lions Club and the Johnson City Jaycees. Tony also served as President of the Softball League and sponsored many Blanco County organizations.
Tony was a people person, people would flock to him. He will be dearly missed in the community. Tony believed in diversity, he greeted people with a smile. During football season you could find him at home during a Dallas Cowboys game. Tony believed in helping others both in and outside the community. When his sister Mary had a local restaurant "El Magauy" he would send people in need for a meal over, then call his sister and say "it's on me," He was just a giving person never expecting anything in return.
On behalf of his sisters, "Tony was a father figure, who taught us to be independent and to be good citizens in the community." We'll miss you always and forever.
Services will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 10:00 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Nick officiating. Interrment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Johnson City.
Pallbearers are Cubby Hudler, Javier Escobar, Johnny Trevino, Jimmie Salazar, Rudy Esquival and Joe Sanchez.
Tony was well known in the community and will be missed dearly.
Wolin
John Wolin didn’t like the idea of funerals, so he didn’t have one when he died Aug. 30. But he did like the idea of parties, so he’s having one Sunday, Sept. 26.
Anyone who knew John or his family, or who would have liked to have known him, is invited to the gathering at his house, 616 Kendalia Road, Blanco, beginning around 3 p.m. Please bring some food or drink to share if you can.
His wife, Glenda, will read some of the “John stories” people recalled in letters and e-mails, both funny and touching, and anyone else who wants to say something about John can do so. But mostly, it is a celebration of a life well lived.
Also, a journalism scholarship fund in John’s name has been established at Florida International University in Miami. John’s passion was helping young writers, and he worked with many students and graduates of FIU. Many of the students at this public college cannot attend without financial aid. Checks can be made out to FIU Foundation/John Wolin Endowment Fund, and mailed to
John Wolin Endowment Fund,Florida International University, MARC #552,11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199.
Larry Lance Scott
Larry Lance Scott know to his family and friends as Lance went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at the young age of 19 years.
Lance was born on October 22, 1985 in Fredericksburg, Texas, making this day one of the happiest days for Larry and Tina Scott.
Lance was a 2004 Johnson City graduate who enjoyed participating in the FFA Stockshow.
Lance was raised in Johnson City where he was well known and loved by all. Lance never came across a stranger or a person who was a stranger very long he made friends easily and charmed his way into everyones heart.
Lance is survived by his loving parents Larry and Tina Lorenz Scott, his loving sister Jessica Scott and fiance` Ashley Foster all of Johnson City. He is also survived by grandparents Dottie Lorenz of Johnson City and Cecil Joe and Betty Scott of Round Mountain as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Lance is preceeded in death by his Grandfather Clarence Lorenz and Uncle Steve Baker.
Pallbearers are Slater Sultemeier, Chris Beyer, Joseph Scott, C.J. Langbein, David Gibson, Chad Baker, Arden Smith and Anthony Norris the Class of 2004 are honorary Pallbearers.
Lance lived a short life but during his time here on earth he lived it to its fullest with a close loving family and many dear freinds.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12 at the H.O.M.E. Church in Johnson City followed by Lance being laid to rest at the Masonic Cemetery in Johnson City. Bro. Jimmy Boatright was the Officiating Clergy.
Lance will be missed by his family, friends and the community that he has called home. He will live in the hearts of them all forever, his smile will be seen in their dreams as he will never be forgotten.
Charles Edward Scott
Charles Edward Scott began life June 30, 1928 in his grandparent’s farm home in Mulberry, KS as the first child of Harold Moses Scott and Eva Hammon Scott. Soon he and his mother returned to their home in Chandler, OK. His birth was followed by one sister and two brothers before his father died an early death in 1941.
The family stayed for a while with the grandparents, then his mother obtained work in a war industry plant in Kansas City, MO and moved the family. With special parental permission, Charles joined the Naval Reserve when he was 16 and served at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Minneapolis until the end of the war. After the war he returned to Kansas City and attended Business School.
In 1949, he joined an uncle in West Texas and started his career in the newspaper business, beginning at the Odessa American. He soon met Jewell Moreland and they were married in 1950. The newspaper business took them to different parts of Texas, working in Odessa, San Angelo, Pampa, ending up in El Paso.
In 1958, he started his insurance career as an Allstate Agent in Midland, Texas. After a short period in Dallas, Charles and Jewell moved to Austin, where their son was in the School for the Blind. They purchased a small independent agency. With is ability as a salesman and much hard work and long hours, he built up a very successful agency. With a desire to get out of the city on weekends, Charles and Jewell bought a small cottage in Blanco in 1973. The enjoyed Blanco so much, that when their daughter began college, they sold their agency and moved to Blanco full time.
This gave Charles a chance to do some of the things dear to his heart. He traveled for several years helping finance new and growing churches all over Texas.
Always interested in politics, he sought the opening as Tax Assessor Collector in Blanco County government and was appointed to the position in 1981. He was elected for a full term, but before the term ended, he was appointed County Judge by the Commissioners. He was re-elected successfully and served as County Judge until 1995. During this period he made many friends and contacts in state, county and local governments. This led to his next career as Consultant in Governmental Affairs. He continued in this work until shortly before his death on November 9, 2004.
Charles became Christian as a small boy in Oklahoma and has served his Lord in his work and through membership in a local Baptist church wherever he lived. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1953 in the Calvary Baptist Church in Monahans, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Jewell; his son, Fred and his wife Karen; his daughter, Cordelia Willgren; his grandchildren, Christopher and his wife Stephanie, Charles and Caroline and a host of loving nephews and nieces. He is also survived by a sister, Lucille Scott Smith of Fort Scott, KS; and her son, James Lee Scott and wife Martha; two brothers, Harold Moses Scott and Melvin Ray Scott of Kansas City, MO.
The funeral was held Friday, November 12, 2004, at 10:00 am, at the First Baptist Church of Blanco, Texas. Visitation was at the Crofts Funeral Home, Blanco on Thursday, November 11, 2004 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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