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JOY STOCKMAN LOPEZ
Joy Stockman Lopez was born Joy Marie Wilson, Sept. 8, 1937, and passed from this world and went to be with her Lord Wednesday, June 18, 2003. Joy was one who truly exemplified her name; she was a joy and comfort to everyone whose life she touched.
A pioneer, she paved the way for girls to take drafting courses at her high school. She worked as a Geophysical Draftsman for over 30 years, retiring from Arco Oil Company in 1993. During this time, she was an active member of Desk and Derrick Club, serving as president of the Corpus Christi, Houston and Victoria chapters.
After retiring, she worked in accounting in victoria and most recently in Blanco at the Real Foods Market and Cafe.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Stockman of Blanco; her son, Steven Stockman and his wife Helen of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; sisters Ophelia Ellison of Fort Worth, Betty Beck of Victoria; brother Lincoln Maggard of Denver, Colorado; and granddaughter Sarah Whadford of Austin.
Visitation was held at Crofts Funeral home Friday, June 20, with services following Saturday, June 21, at the Stockman Ranch located on Red Corral Ranch Road in Blanco. Pastor Sharon Freeto conducted the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Desk and Derrick Scholarship Fund.
Joy will be sorely missed by her family and everyone who knew her.
WESLEY F. BLANKENSHIP
Wesley F. Blankenship, San Antonio native and Austin resident, went to be with the Lord February 24, 2004, having fought a brave battle against cancer.
He is survived by his loving soul-mate and wife, Cyndi Blankenship; his four children: Wesley F. Blankenship Jr. and wife Kathy of Houston; Keith C. Blankenship and wife AnnMarie of Palos Verdes Estates, CA; Bret A. Blankenship and wife Sue of Coppell; and Karen Blankenship of Addison; sisters, Janice Caldwell and husband Robert of San Antonio; and Patricia Krisak and husband Mike of Helotes; brothers, Floyd F. Blankenship Jr. and wife Sandy of Spring, and Michael D. Blankenship and wife Linda of Oklahoma City, OK; seven grandchildren, stepmother Dorothy Blankenship of San Antonio; seven nieces and nephews and numerous friends throughout the country.
Wes graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in geology in 1957. He was a longtime executive vice president of the Coastal Corp. and was known and respected in the oil and gas industry. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, traveling often and extensively, making friends and having a good time along the way.
He especially enjoyed the mountains of Colorado and beaches around the world. In quieter moments, he enjoyed the peace and solitude of his ranch in Blanco, where he raised Boer goats and miniature donkeys.
A memorial service will be held at the Blanco United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 339, Blanco, 78606, Saturday, March 6, at 3 p.m. Those who desire to do so many make contributions to the Methodist church.
JUNE MOREHEAD HILL
June Morehead Hill was born June 4, 1930, in Covington, Kentucky. She passed away Feb. 29, 2004, in Georgetown.
June attended Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
After moving to Texas in 1945, June married Carl Wilbur Hill of Blanco Dec 30, 1948. They had four children: David Ray Hill of Austin, Cynthia Susan Hill (deceased), Julie Ann Hill Swofford of Georgetown and Andrew Carl Hill (deceased).
Her husband, Carl Wilbur, preceded her in death Aug. 22, 2002. They were married 53 years. June had five grandchildren: John Hill, Clayton Price, Carla Bailey, Whitney Hill and Larry Swofford II. At the time of her passing, June had three great- grandchildren and a fourth on the way.
Her loving sister, Lois Morehead Smith Kahn, also survives June.
June was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her many endeavors included district sales manager for Avon Inc., Austin Chamber of Commerce, secretary and program manager of the Austin Country Club, city council member and mayor pro tem of the city of Hays, and being active in the VFW hall for Buda. She was also a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Manchaca until moving to Georgetown, when she became an active member of the San Gabriel Presbyterian Church.
A memorial service for June M. Hill will be Saturday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown. Graveside services will be held at the Blanco Texas Cemetery at 2 p.m. the same day.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the San Gabriel Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 3000, #134, Georgetown, TX 78627-3000.
Arrangements by the Gabriels Funeral Chapel, 393 N IH 35, Georgetown, Texas 78628.
CLIFTON LANE KNEUPPER
Clifton Lane Kneupper, 72, of Kendalia, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, in Fredericksburg.
He was born April 2, 1931, in New Braunfels.
He is survived by his wife, Rowena Kneupper of Kendalia, and numerous cousins.
Visitation was Monday morning at Crofts Funeral Home. Services were held Tuesday, March 2, at 10 a.m. at Crofts Funeral Home. Pastor Anamae Storbeck officiated.
He was buried in the Kneupper Cemetery in Kendalia.
Pallbearers were Ronald D’Spain, Donald D’Spain, Jeff Dietert, Wray Kneupper, Neil Ludolf and Gavin Waldeck.
WILLIAM OREN BROWN
William Oren Brown, 85, of Blanco died Saturday, May 1, 2004, in the Kerrville VA Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1918, in Houston, Mississippi.
He was retired from the state of Mississippi. A loving father and husband, Mr. Brown was proud of his World War II contribution and he served on several civil organizations, including a fire department. He was highly decorated and left the world a better place.
He is survived by one daughter, Jackie Hatch of Driftwood; one brother, Tom Brown of Houston, Mississippi and two sisters, Jackie Ward and Nancy Ward, both of Houston, Mississippi.
He will be buried in the Chickasaw Memorial Cemetery in Houston, Mississippi.
JAMES L. (JIM) LINDSEY
Lindsey, James L. (Jim), husband, father, journalist, and civic leader, passed away April 27, 2004, at the age of 89. Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Lindsey in Whitewright Nov. 19, 1914, he is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Frances Lillian (Davenport) Lindsey, originally of Wichita Falls.
Mr. Lindsey is also survived by daughter Pam Bonner of Austin; daughter Debbie Melton and husband Charles, of Temple; daughter Sherry Lindsey of Cedar Park; and daughter Lorinda Hughes and husband Lloyd, of Pecos. Mr. Lindsey’s grandchildren include Clay Bonner and wife Robyn, of Carrollton; Lindsey Deitch and husband Schuyler, of McKinney; Paul Melton of Washington, D.C.; John Melton and wife Amanda, of Dallas; James Melton of Stephenville; Charlie Melton and wife Edna, of Port Orchard, Washington; and T. C. McShan of Cedar Park. Mr. Lindsey’s great-grandchildren are Bethany and Caroline Deitch, and C. J. Melton.
Mr. Lindsey is also remembered and mourned by a host of dedicated friends and colleagues.
Mr. Lindsey graduated from Texas Technological College in Lubbock in 1937. He served in various editorial positions at several Texas newspapers, including the San Angelo Standard-Times, the San Antonio Express, and the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and was publisher and editor of the Hill Country News.
Mr. Lindsey served as director of Information and Publications in the Texas A&M University System (1962-78). For 20 years, he served in top appointive positions of state government, including special assistant to the Texas Land Commissioner (1983-92) and executive assistant to State Comptroller John Sharp (1993-98). He was marketing officer at Heritage Bank in Cedar Park, Texas (1999-2003), and administrative assistant in the Texas House of Representatives. He had served as a director of Pedernales Electric Cooperative since 1983.
Mr. Lindsey’s early career was interrupted when he served as an enlisted man in the U.S. Air Force and Army from 1943 to 1947. He spent a year in the European Theater and was honorably discharged in 1947. Following his service in World War II, Mr. Lindsey covered the Nuremberg War Trials for the Standard-Times and United Press International.
In 1958 Mr. Lindsey received a direct commission to major in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1962, and in 1963 completed the U.S. Army Adjutant General’s School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was assigned to Chief of Information at the Pentagon from 1963 to 1967.
Mr. Lindsey won many awards and earned much recognition. He was the salutatorian of his Whitewright High School graduating class and attended Texas Tech on an honors scholarship. He was elected and reelected by the Texas Tech student body to edit The Toreador, the campus newspaper, in 1935 and 1937. He was listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities in 1935 and 1937. Other honors include the annual award of Texas Baptists for Christian service in the field of journalism, 1955; Texas Salvation Army Service Award, 1956; and Texas Tech Outstanding Mass Communication Alumnus Award, 1989. He was a member of the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Association, Texas Press Association, Associated Press Publishers, American College Public Relations Association, Education Writers Association (National), Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Delta Chi, and Association of the U.S. Army (President of the West Texas Chapter).
Funeral services were held April 29 in Cedar Park. Dr. Duane Brooks of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston and Rev. Brian Whitney of New Hope Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
GRETE ZIEGLER BRUNS
Grete Ziegler Bruns was born Grete Ziegler, June 18, 1909, and passed from this world and went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 30, 2004. She would have been 95 this month.
Grete was born in Veitshochheim, in Bavaria, Germany, and came to the U.S.A in 1927. The seventh of 11 children, she joined her siblings in New York City and built a career in millinery in New York’s high fashion industry.
After starting her own boutique with her sister, she went on to craft hats for the designer Adolfo, with her creations being worn by many high profile women and even featured in the movie “Funny Girl.”
She met her husband Gus, a Texas native, in New York City, and they were married in 1933. Their marriage lasted 61 years until his death in 1994. They retired to Blanco in 1970 and enjoyed the remaining years of their lives in the company of friends and family.
Both Gus and Grete were active members of the local community and numerous social organizations, with her involvement with her church being a key part of her life. She is survived in the U.S. by her niece.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blanco. A lunch will follow for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blanco.
Grete had a high spirited approach to life and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
