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Esta Mae Corbin Boyce
MIDLAND — Esta Mae Corbin Boyce, 90, formerly of Odessa and now of Midland, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born April 15, 1913, in Carmen, Okla., to William Arthur and Nellie Zahn Corbin. She married
Victor Boyce on Sept. 30, 1934, in Carmen. They were married
41 wonderful years. She was the “World’s Perfect Mother,” and a “Mother of Love.”
She was a homemaker who loved to read, work crossword puzzles, crochet and enjoyed traveling. She also made many beautiful quilts.
She had dual memberships at First Christian Church of Odessa and First Christian Church of Midland. She was active in CWF in both churches.
She was also a member of the Eastern Star and the Ladies Oriental Shine and Beauceants. She was past president of The Special Order of Beauceants, past Worthy Mathron of O.E.S. and received a certificate of dedication for 50 years of service. She was past High Priestess of L.O.S.N.A. and a member of the Elderberries of Odessa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Boyce, in 1976; and her parents.
She is survived by her son, Cecil Boyce and wife Shirley of Lubbock; her two daughters, Twana Evers and husband Kenneth of Midland and Twylah Moore and husband Don of Helotes, Texas; her two sisters, Eva Bohn of Wichita, Kan., and Erma Partrick of Odessa; six grandchildren, Dale Boyce, Darrell Boyce, Lisa Kilborn, Shane Moore, Kristi Bordon and Denise Meyers; and 14 great-grandchildren, Shawn Moore, Shelby Moore, Shannon Moore, Erin Boyce, Katie Boyce, Logan and Lindsey Boyce, Zachary Kilborn, Hunter Kilborn, Brittney Gordon, Courtney Gordon, Jacob Boyce, Samantha Boyce and Amanda Jo Harger; and by many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at the First Christian Church of Odessa with Dr. David Mindel and Dr. Tommy Potter officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
August DeAnda Chavez
ODESSA — August DeAnda Chavez, 31, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at his residence in Tucson.
He was born Aug. 4, 1972, in Tucson to Cecilio C. and Isabel DeAnda Chavez. Mr. Chavez was a Christian Catholic and a self-employed paint contractor.
Mr. August D. Chavez was preceded in death by his mother; and grandfather, Dolores DeAnda.
He is survived by his father, Cecilio C. Chavez of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Cecilio Gerardo Chavez and Gabriel Craig Chavez, both of Tucson; grandmother, Brijida DeAnda _of Odessa, Texas; nephew, Christopher Chavez of Tucson; niece, Erica Chavez of Tucson; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins in Nevada, California and Texas.
Pallbearers will be his uncles and cousins.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
William Loyd Gaskins
ODESSA — Bill Gaskins lived well for 78 years and passed peacefully from this earth on Feb. 22, 2004, in the company of his loving and beloved wife, Inez, and their loving and beloved son, Matt.
William Loyd Gaskins was born July 22, 1925, in Harleton, Texas, to a large and lively family. He was one of nine brothers and sisters. He grew up in Marshall, Texas, and graduated from Marshall High School in 1943, where he lettered in three sports and caught passes thrown by Y.A. Tittle.
He enlisted in and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and served two tours in the Merchant Marines.
The G.I. bill enabled him to continue his education at East Texas Baptist College, where he met and began courting Inez White. They married
soon after and moved to Portales, N.M., where he graduated with a B.A. in education from Eastern New Mexico University.
In the summer of 1948, Bill and Inez moved to Springer, N.M. For three years, Bill taught school and coached football, basketball, baseball, track, boxing and swimming. In the summer of 1951, the family moved back to Texas, and Bill worked in an icehouse for a year before landing a job teaching English and coaching football and drama at Judson Grove High School, in a small town outside Longview. During this time he earned a Master’s Degree in English from East Texas Baptist College.
Seeking opportunity in the oil fields of West Texas, Bill and Inez moved to Odessa in 1955. Never afraid to work, he taught English, drove a school bus, coached junior high football and sold Electolux vacuum cleaners at night.
Bill taught English and Algebra in Ector County Schools for 13 years; students at Bowie, Bonham, Odessa High, and Permian still remember his enthusiasm and skill. He did course work for a Ph.D. in English at North Texas State University in the mid-60s, but at the same time he became fascinated with the stock market, which ultimately spelled the end of his career in education.
In 1968, Bill went to work for Eppler, Guerin & Turner as a stockbroker. His career at three firms in Odessa lasted 33 years, the last 12 of which were with A.G. Edwards. He was known in the business for his integrity, honesty and belief in the stock market and in his clients, many of whom stayed with him for 33 years. He retired in 1991, though he still checked the market every day.
Throughout his life, Bill watched over his two boys, went to all their games, coached Little League, helped with homework and counseled them as they grew up.
He loved and respected his wife for 57 years. He adored his grandchildren. He made many friends and had no enemies. He was quick to laugh, quick to forgive and saw the good in everyone.
We will miss him.
He is survived by his wife, Inez; his two sons, Steve Gaskins of Minneapolis, Minn., and Matt Gaskins of Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren, Luke and Hannah.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday March 1, at the First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or Meals on Wheels, 1313 W. Fifth St., Odessa, TX 79761.
Buster Gene Pendleton
BURKBURNETT — After a long illness, Buster Gene Pendleton, 71, a 30-year resident of Burkburnett, Texas, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
A memorial service was held Feb. 11 at the First Baptist Church in Crane, Texas, where he grew up and raised his family.
He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and caretaker who never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and music. Mr. Pendleton was born July 31, 1932, in Cisco, Texas. He and Golda Waleska Avent were married
July 7, 1951, in Crane.
After 35 years of service, he retired as an electrician from Mobil Oil Company in 1988. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Burkburnett, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge where he joined the Crane Lodge in 1953, then transferred his membership to the Burkburnett Lodge. He served as past Worthy Patron of the Burkburnett OES, Chapter 655.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Golda Waleska Pendleton; two sons, Steve Pendleton of Midland, Texas, and Richard Pendleton of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Cynthia Hudson of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Pat Emerson; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Burkburnett Library, 215 E. Fourth St., Burkburnett, Texas 76354.
Janet Kissinger Thayer
ODESSA — Janet Kissinger Thayer, 91, of Odessa, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Odessa surrounded by her family.
She was born June 23, 1912, in New Castle, Penn., to Walter C. Kissinger, M.D., and his wife, Sara Maude Frisbee Kissinger.
The former Miss Kissinger was a reporter for nearly 20 years. She began in 1928, working for the New Castle News. During World War II, she became a feature writer for the McKeesport Daily News in McKeesport, Penn., near Pittsburgh. Her byline, “by Janet Kissinger,” appeared every day on the front page, and she interviewed such greats as Clark Gable and Eleanor Roosevelt.
When she left the Daily News, the Mayor of McKeesport awarded her the Key to the City. She later worked for the Youngstown Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio, where she was Bureau Chief of three counties.
She married
Dr. J.B. Nielsen, an optometrist and jeweler in New Castle, and raised their two children there. Dr. Nielsen died in 1961. In 1990, she married
a retired architect, Harding H. Thayer, and they moved to Boqueron, Puerto Rico, where they built a house by the sea.
She was a kind and gentle lady, loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, John Frisbee Kissinger; as well as both of her husbands.
She leaves her children, Jon Nielsen and wife Jane of Odessa and Sara Maude Nielsen Garrett and husband Gene of Gardendale. She also leaves six beloved grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dave Dinneen of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Paul Arthur Robles
ODESSA — Paul Arthur Robles, 3 months old, ascended into Heaven as “Our Little Angel” on Sunday, May 23, 2004, at his residence in Odessa, Texas. Paul & his twin sister, Clarissa Jaine, were born February 17, 2004, in Odessa to Paul D. Robles and Maria Elena Vasquez.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Maria; sisters Lupita Vasquez, Sarah Francis and Clarissa Jaine Robles; grandparents, Arturo and Mary Vasquez and Paul and Nell Robles, all from Odessa. Paul Arthur had many relatives and friends who loved him dearly for the few months the Lord lent him to us.
A prayer service will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be Thursday, May 27, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Baby Land. Funeral services are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
Victoria Portillo Berzosa
ODESSA — Services for Victoria Portillo Berzosa, 88, of Odessa, are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Rosary will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday at Martinez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Berzosa passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at her residence. She was born February 26, 1916, in Grandfalls, Texas.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Angel Berzosa.
Survivors include sons, Gonzalo Berzosa, Alfredo Berzosa, Ventura Berzosa and Antonio Berzosa, all of Odessa; daughters, Eduvijes Sanchez, Guadalupe Cortez and Manuela Rueda, all of Odessa and Blanca Zapata of Morton; brother, Agapito Portillo of El Paso; sister, Francisca Zuniga of Midland; 30 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
Robert Ross Crane
ODESSA — Robert Ross Crane, age 71, of Odessa, passed away Jan. 12, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Dec. 2, 1932, to Alton Ross and Robbie Mae Crane. He was a 1950 graduate of Richland Springs High School.
He worked for Brady Aircraft Co. in Brady. He moved to Odessa in 1953 and worked for Simmons & Coping and E.L. Farmer Trucking Co. He married
Waldene McSpadden in June of 1964. Robert attended Southwest Machinist School in Dallas and worked for Miether Machine Works for 18 years, and Russell’s Machine and Balancing until he retired in 1997. Robert belonged to many organizations: West Texas Gem & Mineral Society, The Odessa Prospectors Club and Woodmen of the World Lodge 1535.
He was a loving father and a great provider for his family and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Fowler and husband Leroy, Jerri Kylene Gould, Shaunna Miller and her husband Kevin Wilson; son, Robert Clay Crane; grandchildren, Heather Roson, Ross Mayhugh, Daphnee Miller, Tess Jones and Kizzie Wilson, all of Odessa. His only sister Sue Young and her children, Elizabeth Roper, Ginger Johnson and Carl Young. Grandchildren, Joe, Martin, Brandon and Josh Knowles, Jeremy, Cory and Colten Young and Ray Roper Jr., and one great-grandchild, all of Brownwood; and numerous cousins.
The family would like to thank Dr. Acreman, Dr. K. Patel, Dr. Neerukonda, Dr. Kodi and Dr. Porras and nurses at Medical Center Hospital for their compassion in the care of their father.
Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at the Richland Springs cemetery in Richland Springs.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
