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E. Jean Myers Teel
MIDLAND — E. Jean Myers Teel, a 45-year resident of Midland, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2004, following a long illness.
She was born April 9, 1937, to Thomas J. and Enola Myers in Algerita (near San Saba). She married
Era Vaughn Teel on June 18, 1953, in Midland. Jean worked for RGIS as an inventory specialist for 15 years. She loved to paint and was a talented artist.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Ward, Cotton and Ray Myers and one sister, Erma Friday.
Jean goes ahead to make a place for her husband, one daughter, Nerissa Teel and one son, Eric Teel and his wife, Erica. Three grandsons, Michael and Brian Garcia and Nicholas Teel, two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Chloe Garcia. She is also survived by one sister, Lucille Myers Bourke and her husband, John, and one brother, Orman Johnny Myers and his wife, Martha.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas.
The family asks that memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Desta Drive, Midland, TX 79705.
Florence Evelyn Wiese
ODESSA — Florence Evelyn Wiese, 80, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 5, 1923, in Lake Providence, La., to Lucien and Belle Rentz. Flo was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church as well as the secretary there for 31 years. She was a resident of Odessa since 1951.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Aubrey Wiese, on Jan. 7, 2004.
She is survived by her son, James M. ‘Mike’ Wiese and wife Jan of Odessa; daughters, Suzanne Culbertson and husband Ronald of Georgetown, Lisa Mangus and husband Kenneth of Odessa, Mary Jane Ritz of Houston, Debbie McGill and husband Jim of Odessa, Kelly Clark and husband Kent of Odessa; sister, Dee Bigler of Irving; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 11, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to thank Mom’s long-term caregiver, Narce Ruiz, for her many hours of devoted care.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Lester W. Fisher, Jr.
MIDLAND — Lester William (Les) Fisher, 75, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away May 5, 2004 in Midland after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Les was born November 7, 1928 in Pecos, Texas and later graduated in 1946 from Eunice High School in New Mexico. He attended Texas Christian University where he met his wife, Mary Wells Fisher, and graduated in 1951.
Les worked for Station Construction Company for ten years after graduation from TCU and then moved to Odessa in 1961. He worked for El Paso Products (Rexene) until his retirement in May of 1988. Les and Mary moved to Midland in 1989. Les was an active member of North “A” Church of Christ in Midland where he also served as an elder until 1997.
Les devoted his life to his family, his faith, and to serving his community. His love for God’s work led him to teach Bible classes for teenagers for several years at Parkview Church of Christ when he and Mary lived in Odessa. Les had a particularly strong faith in God and put that faith to work in his relationships with other people but also when it came to his own life. When other neurological tests came up negative, and it became clear that Les had Alzheimer’s, he took it in stride and trusted God to take care of him and his family.
Les believed passionately in developing the character of young men through sports programs and coached youth baseball as well as Pop Warner football for many years. Les also believed in giving his time to the community in which he lived. He served on the Board of Directors for the Odessa Boys’ Club as well as serving on the Ector County Park Board. He served on the Board of Directors for the Village Place and Odessa Christian School as well as being a member and past president of Tri-Service Lions’ Club and the Odessa High School Booster Club.
Les was an avid golfer and a life-long and tireless supporter of OHS football. He loved fly-fishing in Colorado with his son, his son-in-law, and his seven grandsons. He also loved watching his granddaughter play basketball, volleyball, and softball. He loved watching the athletes that he had coached as children grow up to become volunteer coaches for the next generation of young men.
Les’s legacy will be one of generosity to his family, friends, and to those who needed help as well as to the community that he loved and proudly served. He will be remembered as a man of deep Christian conviction, quick laughter, compassion for others and gentle courage in the face of adversity. He will be missed by everyone who loved him.
Les was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lester and Hazel Fisher. He is survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 53 years, and his four children, Lerla Chism of Odessa, Shauna and Robert Thornton of Houston, Jim and Stacie Fisher of Flower Mound, and Kwen Fisher of Midland, and his niece, Kimberly Stepp of Odessa. He is also survived by his two sisters, Christine and Blue Clark and Dorothy and Carl Schlemeyer as well as his eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Chad Chism, Clay Chism, Caley Chism, Kagan Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Trenton Thornton, Leslee Bond, and Zachary Fisher.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Friday, May 7, 2004 between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at North “A” Church of Christ in Midland with Greg Fleming officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Odessa Christian School, 2000 Doran, Odessa, Texas 79761, Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver, Midland, Texas 79705, Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Odessa, 800 E. 137th St., Odessa, Texas 79761, North “A” Church of Christ, 505 San Angelo St., Midland, Texas 79701 or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the caregivers and nursing staff at Younger Center in Midland for their tireless efforts on Les’s behalf and to the staff at Hospice Midland for their help and support during Les’s final days.
Ruth Irene Kilian Namken
ODESSA — Ruth Irene Kilian Namken, 82, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2004, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village.
She was born November 1, 1921, in Giddings, TX to her parents Pastor Theodore and Martha Proske Kilian. She graduated from high school in Giddings.
She came to Odessa in 1946 from Vernon, TX. She married
Milton J. Namken on April 20, 1941 in Giddings, TX. He passed away August 9, 1981. She was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church since 1946 where she was also involved in the Braille ministry.
She is survived by her son, Larry Namken of Odessa, and her daughter Kathy King and husband James of Odessa, her 3 grandchildren, Jason King of Odessa, Dustin King and wife Melissa of Flower Mound, Amanda Morris of Austin and great granddaughter Katie King of Flower Mound.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2004, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Dean Kelm officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Bill Hetzler, Jim McClelland, Bob Syner, Tim Hewitt, Pastor Don Rosentreter and Walter Schneider, honorary pallbearers, Jason King, Dustin King, Leland Morris, Pastor Jerry Bagwell and Wilburn Rosentreter.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Thelma Jean ‘Jeanne’ Baker
ODESSA — Thelma Jean “Jeanne” Baker, 70, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, at her residence.
She was born June 9, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a caring person who lived in Rising Star most of her adult life and in Odessa where she retired from Bank of America.
Her father, Lloyd Law, and her mother, Jewel Martin, precede her in death.
She is survived by her sons, Chip McCarver and wife Christina of Midland and Don McCarver and wife Martha of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Michael McCarver, Jonathan McCarver, Josh McCarver and Leah McCarver; great-grandchildren, Jadin McCarver, Micah Cornwell, Judah Cornwell and Greg Cornwell; sisters, Sheri Dyer, Sarah Peeples, Melinda Epistein and Teri Phillips; and brothers, Gail Shell and James Taylor.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, with the Rev. Jimmy Dennis officiating.
The family will receive friends during visitation from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Eddie Nathan Holladay Sr.
ODESSA — Eddie Nathan Holladay Sr., 64, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2004.
He was born on April 8, 1940, to Wyatt Judson and Francis Gwyndolin Holladay in Fort Stockton, Texas, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was met by his beloved Momma Allen, Thomas Allen and Nathan and Bessie Holladay.
Eddie was a lifelong resident of Odessa. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1958. He worked in the oilfield until his retirement in 1985. He was also a member of the Gardendale Volunteer Fire Department.
Dad always had a laugh, a smile or a kind word. If anyone were to need him he would be there.
His love and kindness touched many lives through the years. He left a void in many lives, but he would not want the tears to fall, but a laugh or a smile because now he is free.
He is survived by daughters, Reneé Harris and husband Dean of Midland and Ginger Harper Parkey of Odessa; son, Eddie Holladay Jr. and wife Denise of Killeen; sisters, Mary Carol Lee of Denison, Gail Brayton and husband David of Duncanville and Sue Valenzuela and husband Almador of Andrews; brothers, Thomas Holladay and wife A.J. of Madisonville and Wayne Derrick of Artesia, N.M.; grandchildren, Chris, Cody, Carla, Samantha, Manuel Jr., Andrea, Justin, Tanya and Dominique Angella due to arrive in July.
He also leaves behind those special friends who brightened his life, Pat and Sondra Fowler and Darla and Nathan Frazier. His presence will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens
Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will have visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Cody Harris, Chris Holladay, Eddie Holladay Jr., Douglas Fowler, Jim Bob Fowler and Roger Searcy, Honorary Pallbearers will be Pat Fowler and Manuel Madrid Jr.
The family would like to send a special thanks to, Dr. James Burkes and staff, Dr. Bart Mayron and staff, Parks Methodist Retirement Village and Nurses Unlimited for all the loving care given to our dad over the years.
Ysidro S. ‘Chilo’ Pena Jr.
BIG LAKE — Ysidro S. “Chilo” Pena Jr., 78, of Big Lake, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at a San Angelo hospital.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at St. Margaret of Cortona in Big Lake. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, at St. Margaret of Cortona with Father Hilary Ihedioha officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Rest cemetery in Big Lake.
Ysidro was born on May 7, 1926, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Ysidro and Eulalia Pena. He worked at the Reagan County Courthouse in the maintenance department for more than 24 years. He married
Julia Ramos on June 22, 1944, and they were married
for 54 years until her death on Aug. 7, 1998.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife; daughters, Maria Elodia and Eva; and son, Raul.
Ysidro is survived by his daughters, Enedina Ortiz of Canyon, Ernestina Harris of San Angelo, Elva Villanueva of Amarillo, Ellia Barajas of Eldorado, Margie Robles of Lubbock and Diana Castillo of Hale Center; sons, Raymond Pena and Ray Pena, both of Big Lake; sisters, Angelita Ramos of Euless, Isabel Baiza of Canutillo, Susana Ramirez of Big Lake and Irene Reyes of San Angelo; brothers, Gabriel S. Pena and Adan S. Pena, both of Odessa, and Natalio S. Pena of Big Lake; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Joshua William Slaughter
ODESSA — Joshua William Slaughter, May 20, 2004 – May 20, 2004.
My heart is broken today.
God has taken my little buddy away.
I will never hear you cry, I will never feel your woes.
I will never see you smile, or tickle on your toes.
I will never forget your face, or the day from me you parted.
Our little son is gone from us, before his life had started.
Someday I’ll get to know you, I guess I will have to wait.
It helps to know your first steps will be through heaven’s gate.
So if God needs a buddy that shines above the sun,
The greatest gift I give you Lord my Precious Little One.
Love, Daddy
Services for Joshua will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Jerry and Lisa Slaughter; brothers, Jared, Austin, Tyler, Garrett and Dallas Slaughter; grandparents, John and Mary Fortune, Juan and Rebecca Franco and Gary and Barbara Slaughter, all of Odessa; great-grandmother, Bernice Williams of Finger, Tenn., and Nell Holman of Colorado City; and great-great-grandmother, Kathryn Pickens of Colorado City. He also had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many caring friends.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
