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Eutimio Garza Jr.
ODESSA — Eutimio Garza Jr., a self-employed laborer, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his residence in Odessa, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Manuela Garza of Odessa; sons, Jose Moreno Garza and wife, Joy, Raul “Bulle” Garza and Jesse Garza, all of Odessa, and Timothy Garza of San Antonio; daughters, Dina Garza and Holga Rios and husband, Eddie, all of Odessa, and Brenda Garza of San Antonio; brother, Cruz Cisneros Jr. of Juanita, Fla.; sisters, Fernanda Losoya and Elizabeth Martinez, both of Odessa; stepsisters, Dominga Rayna of Lubbock and Gloria Luna of Fort Worth; stepsons, Jacob Gonzales Jr., Raymond Gonzales, Johnny Gonzales and Jacob Gonzales, all of Odessa, and Jimmy Gonzales of Greeley, Colo.; stepdaughters, Josie Perez of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jeanie Gallegos of Greeley, Colo.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was born in Floresville, Texas, May 27, 1941, to the parentage of Eutimio Sr. and Hilaria Perez. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery.
Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.
Anthony Steven Manriquez
ODESSA — Anthony Steven Manriquez passed away Monday, May 17, 2004. He was born on December 29, 1981, in Monahans, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be said from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Miguel Silva, Erick Sigala, Robert Gonzalez, Jose Santiago, Gilbert Franco, Saul Ramirez, Josh Reeves and Aaron Rodriguez.
Anthony graduated from Odessa High School and was attending Odessa College, his goal was to become a pharmacist. He had many friends that loved him. He was funny, caring, loving and loved life. He will be dearly missed, but he left this world to be with the Lord.
He is survived by his mother, Adel S. Manriquez; father, Antonio Manriquez; grandmother, Martina Soto; brother, Cristian Manriquez; sister, Tanya Manriquez Lujan; brother-in-law, Edward Lujan; and two nephews, Damian and Jacian Lujan all of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
George H. Boles
ODESSA — George Henry Boles, 78, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Carbon, Texas, July 9, 1925, to Clyde Henry Boles and Viola Guy Boles. He grew up on the family farm, attending Carbon schools and the Methodist Church. George graduated from Carbon High School in 1943. He married
Joyce Evelyn Payne, his beloved wife, on June 7, 1944, and they were married
for 48 years until her death in 1992.
George and Joyce were the parents of Nancy Carol and Richard Allan. The family moved to Odessa in 1955, when George became the manager of Continental-Emsco, which later became LTV. He retired in 1992 after 48 years in the oil business and became a sales and management consultant for independent companies. George was a Christian and a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1385. He was also an early member of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang. George was active in his children’s lives, participating in Boy Scouts and the Band Booster organizations at Permian High School and Bonham Junior High. His only grandchild, John Austin Boles, was the light of his life.
Daddy continued to enjoy the friendship of many of his associates in the oil patch, meeting them weekly for their coffee group and talking about the good old glory days of the oil business. He was a talented gardener, a master of organization, a lover of history, and was a scholar of the Civil War, an interest that developed when he was a young man. He loved to travel throughout the Southeastern United States and Hawaii. He excelled at being a father, and we were privileged and blessed to be his children.
George was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, his parents, Clyde and Viola Boles, and his sister Dixie Verkamp.
He is survived by his daughter Nancy and his son Rick, both of Odessa; his grandson, John Austin Boles of Oklahoma City; and his brother, James Boles of Levelland.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Horace Beard, Kevin Conn, Alex Miller, Al Rice, Scott Spinks, and Hugh Weathersby.
There will be family visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Rev. Johnny Thomason officiating.
George was a strong supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Mission and it was his wish that any memorial in his name should go to help others.
So in lieu of floral tributes, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of his grandson John Austin Boles.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Frances Clark Joplin
ROOSEVELT — Frances Clark Joplin of Acuff peacefully departed this life Monday, May 10, 2004, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 89 years. She was born September 15, 1914, in Gatesville, Texas, to the late William and Mary Brasher.
Frances was a graduate of Levelland High School. She married
Leeman Clark on June 8, 1933. After his passing in December of 1968, she married
Hal Joplin in 1976. Hal passed away in 1985. Frances was a member of First United Methodist in Levelland and was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Frances owned and operated Trails End Book Store in Lubbock for 20 years, after which she retired and moved back to Acuff in 1992 and lived until her death. Frances loved to travel and play bridge.
She is survived by son, Joe Bill Clark and wife, Lynda, of San Angelo and their children, Karmen Clark of Odessa and Tony Clark of Springfield, Mo.; son, Jimmy Clark and wife, Rita, of Acuff, and their two daughters, Jill Whitley and Randee Allen, both of Acuff; stepson, Ross Joplin and wife, Nancy, of Houston; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer McCormick and Cele Zschieche; seven great-grandchildren, Billy, Andy, Caden, Kacie, Joshua, Steffanie and Gabriella; and one great-great-grandchild, Alex.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Roosevelt Baptist Church in Roosevelt, Texas, with the Rev. Jack Thompson, officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas. Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Idalou.
The family suggests memorials to: Garrison Geriatric Center, 3710 4th St., Lubbock, Texas 79415 or VistaCare, 1010 Slide Rd., Lubbock, TX 79416.
To register or send condolences online go to www.whitefuneralhome.com.
Hubert D. Mills
CRANE — Hubert D. Mills, 87, of Crane, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the Crane Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Mills was born on December 23, 1916, in Quanah, Texas, to Roy and Ellie Mills. Hubert grew up in Midland, Texas, and graduated from Midland High School.
He was married
for 66 years to Pearl B. Mills who predeceased him in 2002. He was a resident of Crane for over 60 years having retired from Gulf (Chevron) Pipeline after 38 years of service. Hubert and Pearl were also owners of Crane County Abstract Company for many years and retired from that business four years ago.
Mr. Mills was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church in Crane, serving on numerous committees and various boards of the church. After his retirement from Chevron Hubert and Pearl dedicated their lives to the service of young girls throughout Texas and Internationally through the International Order of Rainbow for Girls; Hubert served as Chairman of the Executive Committee in Texas for many years. Mr. Mills was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Patron many times, he was also a member Knights Templar.
Mr. Mills is survived by one daughter, Glena Preslar and her husband, Jim, of Crane; grandson, James Preslar of Midland; and granddaughter, Kim Lawson and husband, Jimmy Lawson, of Port Isabel, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Crane and burial in the Crane County cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Ernest Edwin Smith
COLORADO CITY — Ernest Edwin Smith of Nash, Texas, formerly a resident of Crane, Texas, passed away Monday, May 10, 2004.
Mr. Smith was born in Colorado City, Texas, on January 23, 1921, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Elder and Georgia Smith of Colorado City; brothers, Cecil and Julius; and son, James Byron Smith.
Mr. Smith graduated from Colorado City High School and served in the Marines during World War II. He was a retired pumper with Texaco and attended First United Methodist Church in Crane.
Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Jane; son, Thomas Richard and wife, Carla; and grandson, Derek Alan and wife, Alyana.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004, at Colorado City cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Kiker-Seal Funeral Home, 338 Locust, Colorado City, TX 79512. (325) 728-2622.
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Anita Coleman
THE COLONY — Kathleen “Kathy” Anita Coleman, 52, of 4518 Carr Street, The Colony, Texas, born on March 7, 1952, in Morton, Texas, died on May 14, 2004.
She graduated from Odessa High School in 1970, attended Texas Tech University and Odessa Junior College, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, pursuing a double major of psychology and sociology. She was an employee for 18 1/2 years for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as a Loan Workout Specialist and was elected President of the Union.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Kaitlin Melka and Cole Melka of The Colony; mother, Anita Wood of Odessa; sister, Nancy Hall and family of Tom Bean; and brother, Daniel Yarbro and family of Post.
A small memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Pavilion in Lions Club Park, The Colony.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Christian Community Action, 200 South Mill Street, Lewisville, TX 75057 or The Colony Library, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056. Kathy will always be remembered for her brilliance, sense of humor, and commitment and dedication to helping and loving others.
William ‘Bill’ Anderson Garrard Sr.
MONAHANS — William Anderson Garrard Sr., “Bill,” 83, of Wickett, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born November 1, 1920, to Ethel Ora Jackson and John Mason Garrard in Crystal Falls, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of the home; two sons, William Anderson Garrard Jr. and wife, April, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Patrick Alan Garrard and wife Deanna of Amarillo, Texas; one grandson Justin Alan Garrard and wife, Tawny of Chandler, Arizona; and three other “furry grandchildren,” Moxie, Suzie and Gracie of Amarillo, Texas. He is also survived by one sister, Luvenia Ellen Holt of Dallas and one brother, Thomas Jackson Garrard of Euliss, Texas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Jane Ryerson “Hap” in 1996; his mother Ethel and father John; Brother Glenn Edwin, Sisters Venita Catherine Lantron and Arvilla Lorraine Pollard. He was married
to Ruby Joyce Claburn on November 3, 2000. His blended family includes three other sons and one daughter; Chuck and wife Nancy Claburn of Midland, Mike and wife Carla Claburn of Monahans; Mark and wife Sarah Claburn of Dallas; Patti and husband Mike Stevenson of San Antonio; twelve grandchildren, Chasity and husband Kevin Kemp, Carrie and husband Steve Watson, Chad and wife Melissa Claburn, Brent Stevenson, Lauren Stevenson, Rachel Stevenson, Bradley Stevenson, Michael Claburn, Taryn Claburn, Jacob Claburn and Kate Claburn; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Kemp, Foster Kemp, Austin Watson and Makaila Claburn.
Bill served in the Texas National Guard for 3 years in Breckenridge, Texas, before being mobilized into the regular Army in November 1940. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded several medals, including the Unit Commendation Medal with four battle stars, Bronze Star for Bravery, French Croix de Guerre and the Purple Heart.
Bill worked for Gulf Oil Company for 37 years before retiring. He served as a proud member of First United Methodist Church of Wickett for over 50 years where he served in many positions, including Church Representative to Conference, Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of the Board and Song Leader. It was Bill’s early efforts and those of the other church members that built the current church sanctuary literally with nothing, in 1956-’57. He hosted regular Bible Study groups in the home, radiating joy, compassion, tenderness and the love of God. He was a true servant of God.
In addition to his dedicated church service, Bill was an elected member of the Wickett City Council and volunteer for several organizations. His activities included: Gleaners food deliverer for 20 years, Meals-on-Wheels for disabled for 20 years, song leader for Sing-A-Longs at the Senior Citizen Center and bingo-caller at the Center for the past 10 years. Bill has been among the “Stars at the Senior Citizen Revue” for 10 years, which helped to raise money for Meals on Wheels. When the boys were growing up he served as Assistant and Head Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America, was an ardent member and fund-raiser for the Quarterback Club and Band Boosters, 4-H Club Booster and Little League Baseball Coach. He loved Lobo football, fishing, hunting and all sports. He was most recently honored as the Star Veteran of Ward County.
Bill was known to be a kind, fun-loving person, always had a smile on his face and a story of inspiration to tell. He loved to dance with his wife Joyce, had a special nickname for everyone he met and excelled at “showing out.” As a result of the hearing loss suffered from his military duty he often turned his misunderstood words into hilarious and cute retorts to the confusion and amusement of those who knew him best. Bill faithfully attended and supported his Company “L” reunions from their earliest days and enjoyed attending family reunions. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Monahans. Interment will follow in the Monahans Memorial cemetery.
There will be a viewing at Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wickett United Methodist Church Building Fund.
