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Frederick Richard Bloechl
F. Richard Bloechl of Sun City West, Ariz., passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Dick was born in Oshkosh, Wis., on May 18, 1932. He attended Oshkosh High School and Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Dick was employed at United Parcel Service for 31 years as a controller. He was transferred to Minneapolis, Detroit, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and then to the National Headquarters in Greenwich, Conn.
Dick had always been active in volunteer work. While he was at U.P.S. he was chairman of the United Way Drive for several years. He was also affiliated with Rotary, Knights of Columbus, and the Elks. When Dick moved to Sun City West in 1988, he immediately became involved. He was on the Board and was President of the former Sundome of the Performing Arts. He was on the board of the Sun Health Foundation, ASU Foundation Board, the Catholic Community Foundation Board, and on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee, Wis. In 2007 Dick and his wife Eileen received the "Spirit of Philanthropy Award" from Interfaith Community Care. Dick was an avid bridge player with a little golf thrown in. He attended more board meetings than golf games. Dick especially enjoyed his membership in the "WARTS" at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, and his affiliation with Worthington Hills Country Club in Worthington, Ohio.
Dick's prime interest in life was his family. He met his wife, Eileen his senior year of high school. They both went to college in Milwaukee (Marquette and Mt. Mary College). They have four daughters and one son, Betsy, Kathleen (Kenneth) Wegner, Bridget (John) Hunsinger, Edward (friend Carol), and Mary Bloechl. They had seven grandchildren, Kurt, Kevin (wife Karin) and Keith Wegner; and Julie, Cara, Lauren, and Emily Hunsinger. Dick was preceded in death by his father, Frank Bloechl; his mother, Mary (Nigl) Wolf; and grandson, Keith Wegner.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 24 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4818 W. Deer Valley Drive, Sun City West. A reception will follow immediately after the Mass at Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Dick's name to a charity of your choice.
Dr. Joe A. Adamcik
Dr. Joe A. Adamcik died Aug. 20, 2008, at the age of 78 years. He was a retired Associate Professor of Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry at Texas Tech University. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Pearlie Mae Adamcik, and was raised in Austin. While in high school he was awarded a full four-year scholarship, which was front page news in Austin in the 40's. He chose the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. Between these accomplishments, he proudly served his country as a Lt.j.g. in the United States Navy. He then earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, and began teaching at Texas Tech in 1957. During this time, he was honored to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society.
He was also dedicated to helping his students in their pursuit of health professions. After holding this position for over 30 years, and thoughtfully considering his future, he decided on early retirement and entered the Texas Tech School of Law, earning his Law Degree in 1991. He became a practicing attorney, but even then was asked to teach a few classes in the Texas Tech School of Law. Sadly, due to failing health, he was forced to retire from his practice, but did serve as a Resolution Counsel when needed.
Dr. "A", as he was lovingly known by his students, had many interests, one was astronomy. He built two telescopes of his own, and he had just purchased a large telescope to further his studies of the heavens. He still read the classics, studied the Bible, and was an avid follower of recent politics.
One of his greatest joys in his life was of knowing of the continuing love and admiration shown to him by many of his ex-students. In particular, Dr. Twila Lovett and husband Todd of Waco, with special mention of their son, Ian; and Dr. Katherine Timmins-Vollmers and her family of Houston. Special thanks to neighbors Ben Rivera and Lillian Koontz for their friendship and compassion, especially during Dr. Adamcik's last illness.
Dr. Adamcik is survived by his sister, Jeanette Shelton and husband Emmett of Jemez Springs, N.M.; and by nephews, Ron and wife Laurel, Barry and wife B.J., and Rick and wife Bobbie, all of Albuquerque; and by a niece, Cyndie Shelton of Austin.
Burial has taken place in the Santa Fe National cemetery in New Mexico as he had wished, with full military honors.
In remembrance of his life, it would be his wish that his friends would be a mentor for a child, encourage a student to press on, to never stop learning, to read a good book, and to look to the heavens for a meteor shower!
Hazel Alene Crump
Services for Hazel Alene Crump, 91, of Dallas will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock at the mausoleum chapel. The services will be under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
She died Saturday, September 6, 2008.
She was born January 25, 1917 in Lubbock. She never married
. Her parents were Chesley Daniel Crump and Fannie Mae Crump. She lived and worked for many years in Los Angeles, Calif., before returning to Lubbock. She worked at the Texas Tech University bookstore, lived and cared for her mother for many years until her mother went to be with the Lord.
Hazel was a regular attendee of the First Baptist Church in Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Olen Crump and wife Geraldine; W.D. "Dub" Crump and wife Imogene; a sister, Joan Jennings and husband Winfred; and another brother, Melvin Crump. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Billie Crump of Las Cruces, N.M.
She sacrificed so much to take care of our grandmother. We, as her nieces and nephews will miss her and know that she and her mother are together again in God's presence.
Edith M. Truelock
Memorial services for Edith M. Truelock, 75, of Portales, N.M. will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at the Central Christian Church in Portales with Rev. Billy Skaggs officiating, assisted by David McVey. The Truelock family wishes to express a special thank you to her caregivers from the Bee Hive Home as well as with Vista Care Hospice, and asks that they be honorary pallbearers. In honor of Edith, the family requests that you remember her by paying a visit to a shut-in, or by sending them some flowers while you still have the opportunity.
Edith Mae Truelock was born Sept. 9, 1933 in Winnsboro, La. to Ollie and Alvin Sistrunk and died Sept. 12, 2008 in Portales. Mrs. Truelock grew up in Olton. On Nov. 15, 1951 in Portales, N.M., she was married
to Marlin Truelock. They made their home in Olton and later Denver, Colo. before moving to Portales in 1957. She was a very active member of the University Baptist Church for many years. For 17 years, Mrs. Truelock was employed at the local C. R. Anthony's store.
She is survived by Marlin Truelock, her husband of nearly 57 years of Portales; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Cathy Truelock of Portales; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Billy Skaggs of Marietta, Ga., and Linda and Kenny Hamar of Wylie; seven grandchildren, Diane (Tim) McDaniel of Marietta, Ga.; Ashley (Jared) Dupert of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Aaron (Rachael) Skaggs of Shelby, Mont.; Chris (Meredith) Hamar of San Antonio; Cody Hamar of Wylie; Bryan and Amy Truelock, both of Portales; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Alvin Sistrunk, Jr. of McAlister, Okla.; two sisters, Louise Brunson of Amarillo and Cledith Harmon of Galveston. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hugley Sistrunk and another who died as an infant; and a sister, Alberta Orr.
Jessie B. Stevenson, Jr.
Jessie B. Stevenson, Jr., 46, of Dallas, formerly of Lubbock passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Medical City Dallas Hospital. He was born December 27, 1961 in Lubbock to Helen Walker and Jessie B. Stevenson, Sr. Jessie graduated from Estacado High School. After high school he continued his education by going to Texas Trade School, from where his long term career started as a lead Maintenance Technician. He was a member of Full Circle Ministry doing work of a deacon. Jessie was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan, win or lose.
Jessie leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Samantha Stevenson; three daughters, Phoenicia of Ft. Worth; Anastasia and Akeesha of Lubbock; one son, Jessie B. Stevenson, III of Austin; his mother, Helen Thomas and stepfather, Leo Thomas; two brothers, Gerald (Jill) of Lubbock and Ricky (Maria) of Dallas; three sisters, Janice (Robert) of Lubbock; Lydia (Clyde) and Lucretia (Chad), all of Dallas; three stepbrothers, Tim, Henry, and Dennis, all of Lubbock; two stepsisters, Janet (Kenneth) and Linda (Kenneth), both of Lubbock; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Hope Deliverance Temple. Burial will follow at Peaceful Garden cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.
Hazel Beatrice Ward
Hazel Beatrice Ward, 80, departed on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in Lubbock.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Sanders Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Idalou cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Sanders Funeral Home.
Hazel was born May 26, 1928 to Varner and Velma Edge in Bridgeport. She married
Jack E. Ward May 10, 1947. She was a cafeteria manager for Lubbock ISD for over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ward, and their daughter, JoAnn Hugill.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Roger Ward and wife Lucinda; her daughter, Glenda Ramirez; and one son-in-law, Joseph Hugill; seven grandchildren, Debra Haney; Jacky Haney; Melissa Green and husband Patrick; Patrick Hugill and wife Mary; April Varghese and husband Biraj; Jennifer Hugill; and Lindsey Ward; eight great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Mathew, Ramon, Patrick, Caleb, Samantha, Dylan, and Kaleigh; two great-great grandchildren, Ariana and Adrian; a brother, Milburn Edge and wife Loretta (her best friend); a sister, Billie Hood and husband Wayland; and multiple nieces and nephews, especially Donnie Edge and wife Sandra, Sandy O'Neal, and Raymond Ward and wife Patsy.
Hazel, wanting nothing more than for "her boys" to be pallbearers, Jacky Haney, Patrick Hugill, Patrick Green, Biraj Varghese, Joey Littlefield, and Marcus Edge.
Hazel, also known as Granny and Big Granny, left behind a million memories that we will remember everyday. Thank you Granny for being the best mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother anyone could ever ask for. We love you.
Emma Jo Warren
Services for Emma Jo Warren, 82, of Lubbock will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Randy Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Terry County Memorial cemetery.
Jo Warren passed from this life on Thursday, September 11, 2008. She was born on January 23, 1926 in Ralls to W.M. and Margaret Stinnett. She completed high school in Brownfield where she met and married
the love of her life and soul mate, Dunk Warren. He preceded her in death in 2002 along with her parents and one brother, Guffy. Jo was the matriarch of the family, keeping the family focused and enduring many challenges. In 1962, Dunk took the family to Tripoli, Libya for ten years and after those ten years to Jakarata, Indonesia with the oil companies. Retiring in 1985, they settled in Wimberley, Texas. In 1998 they moved to Lubbock for health reasons to be close to their daughter. Jo loved her church and Sunday School class, and touched every life she came in contact with. She never met a stranger and would talk to anyone.
Those left to cherish her memory are the three children, Darwin, Jo Ella, and Roger, along with their spouses; three grandchildren; five great-granddaughters; one special great-grandson; and her sister-in-law, Doris Warren.
The family suggests memorials to Shadow Hill Baptist Church, 5911 4th St. Lubbock, Tx 79416, or Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St. Lubbock, Tx 79411. They would also like to express special thanks to Dr. Starnes and staff and everyone at the Dialysis Center.
William Wayne Gill
William Wayne Gill of Midland departed this life September 7, 2008 at the age of 78.
Wayne was born November 22, 1929 to Robbie and Thomas Gill of Brownwood. Wayne grew up and attended schools in Brownwood. He is a member of the Church of Christ, as well as a member of the Landman's Oil Association and Union Oil Company. Wayne married
Merle Lynn Mansell on February 18, 1950 in Abilene.
Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Merle Lynn Gill of Lubbock; daughters, Karen Lou Gill, Brenda Qualls Sherrill and husband Billy Russell Sherrill of Lubbock; two grandchildren, Dustin Wayne Qualls and wife Sarah Qualls of Spring; Allison Lynnae Qualls Neumann and husband Reese Neumann of Carrollton; three great-grandchildren, Carter Pearce Qualls, Kate Alexis Qualls, and Anderson Luke Neumann.
His parents and sister preceded Wayne in death.
We will cherish our memories of Wayne, Daddy, Grandpa, "Gill" and Great Grandpa. His legacy will be his family and their memories of him, and knowing he will always be in our hearts.
Lavern Hutton Harber
Lavern Hutton Harber went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Bailey Funeral Chapel in Clyde with Dr. Toby Henson and Rev. Archie Scarbrough officiating. Burial will follow at the Clyde cemetery. Visitation will be at Bailey Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008.
Lavern was born in Winters on Nov. 21, 1936 to J.P. and Eva Hutton. She married
the love of her life, Robert Harber on June 24, 1953. Robert passed away March 31, 2005. Lavern spent the early years of her married
life raising a family and doing volunteer work at the hospital in Snyder. They moved to Clyde in 1971 and she worked as an Activity Director at Central Nursing Home in Abilene for three years. In 1973 she became the Director of the Clyde Sr. Citizens Center and was there for 23 years. She devoted her time and love to bring joy to many in their senior years. She loved Jesus and spent much of her time studying her bible and sharing her faith with others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; and a grandson, Justin Barr.
She is survived by her son, Edwin Harber and wife Lisa of Clyde; daughters, Glenda Petrusky and husband Stan of Clyde, and Sherie Barr and husband Wayne of San Angelo; brother, Lavon Hutton and wife Imogene of Brownwood; sister, Debra Weir and husband Galen of Levelland; many nieces and nephews; and her grandchildren, Christa Ritchey and husband David; Cheri Petrusky; LaDonna Dunn and husband Jerl; Stan Petrusky, Jr.; Brandon Barr and wife Amber; Kevin Barr; Robbie Harber; and one great grandson, Hayden Ritchey.
Her grandchildren were one of the greatest joys of her life. She loved spending time with them, especially playing games together and making them her famous macaroni and cheese. She will be missed, but we're blessed to know that she is rejoicing in the presence of her Savior.
