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Zetha Baucom
Funeral services were held for Zetha Marie Estein Baucom, 87, of Walnut Springs, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at Memorial Methodist Church in Walnut Springs. Zetha Marie Estein was born on March 29, 1914, in Waco, to Kos Berry Estein and Ella Mae (Melton) Estein. She passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002. The Esteins later moved to Walnut Springs and Zetha Estein graduated from Walnut Springs High School in 1925. She attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville and worked for several years prior to her marriage to John M. Baucom on Nov. 3, 1935. She worked for many years locally in the retail grocery business, later opening her own business, Baucom’s City Grocery which she ran for 10 years. Following her retirement in 1975, she and J.M. traveled and toured much of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Eventually, she would reside for many months at her second home in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her mother, Ella Mae Estein, had the distinction of being the oldest living member of the Memorial Methodist Church of Walnut Springs, having observed both the laying of the original cornerstone in 1904, and its removal in the 1960’s for the construction of the present day facility. At the time of her death, Mrs. Baucom also had the distinction of being the oldest living member, with the most tenured membership in the same church. During her wonderful life, Zetha Baucom would serve the Lord, the church, and the community in many leadership roles. Among her favorite passions, besides her family, were the Women’s Society of Christian Service, AARP, Bosque County Senior Services, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Walnut Springs Senior Services, Inc. The later, being a non-profit organization, she chartered and led as chairman for many years bringing nutritional food and activities to the area’s seniors. Her life was a gift, dedicated to the glory of God, love of life, family, serving, and caring for others in need. She was preceded in death by John M. Baucom, her beloved husband of 53 years; her brother, Dalton Barry Estein; and loved grandon, Michael Aaron McDowell. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen McDowell and husband, Garry McDowell of Meridian; son, Kenneth Barry Baucom of Walnut Springs; daughter-in-law, Joann R. Baucom of Clifton; grandson, Kevin Baucom and wife, Renee, of Waco; granddaughter Karen Baucom Schasteen and husband, Jeff, of Clifton; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Selman, Chad Baucom, Zoe Joann Baucom, all of Waco, and Collin Schasteen and Weston Schasteen of Clifton. Pallbearers were Jarry Malott, Dalton Estein, Bryan Davis, Larry Pullin, David McDowell, James Hardin, and Gary Cousins. In liew of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Memorial Methodist Church or Walnut Springs Senior Services Center. Interment
was in Oak Grove cemetery in Walnut Spring under the direction of Lawson Funeral Home of Meridian.
George E. Allen
Funeral services were held for George E. Allen, 79, of Clifton, on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Watson of Clifton officiating. George E. Allen was born on May 24, 1922, near Meridian, to George and Lula Frances Allen. On January 29, 2002, he passed away at the Clifton Hospital after a long and painful illness from a disabling bone disease. Allen was baptized at the Cedar Baptist Chruch near Lake Whitney, just before going into the military in World War II. While serving in the military, from Nov. 22, 1944, to Oct. 4, 1946, Allen was awarded the American Theatre Campaign ribbon and the Victor Ribbon. He was always proud to have served his country. He attended school in Flag Branch, but, like a lot of people during the depression, he was unable to go very far in school. He had a lot to be proud of because he accomplished a lot during his lifetime, even without much formal education. In 1950, he put a small down payment on the Allen Ranch, located eight miles from Clifton. He dearly loved the ranch and with many long and hard hours at work he managed to pay for it and several other places. He lived there for 50 years with his parents, Lula Frances and George L.B. Allen; and his sister, Esterell, and his brother, William David Allen. They all worked together, side-by-side, and this was a great example of family standing by each other. He also has a sister, Elenora Ann Campbell, who resides in Waco, whom he deeply cared for. Allen never married
, nor had any children of his own. One of his nieces, Joyce Nobis, spoke for a lot of people, both family and non-family, when she said, “He is like a father to me.” He was a dependable, rock-solid man who believed in walking the walk he lived each day as if it were Sunday. He loved attending Fundamental Baptist Church in Clifton where Pastor George Watson is the minister. He loved people, all kinds of people, especially young people. He was always ready with a helping hand. He wanted to make a difference in anyone’s life. He lived during the depression and knew what it was like to have no money and not much of anything else; which is why people believe he was always ready to lend a helping hand in any way without asking anything in return. He a had a deep love of his home, his land, family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed studying about Indians and the Indian culture, since he was a small part Indian himself. He also loved to read about history and the past in general, which is where his interest in antiques came from. He enjoyed traveling around Texas and the United States, off and on during his life. He loved Blue Grass and religious music. He always took pleasure in driving people around his farm so they could dig for arrowheads or just for the joy of nature. Some of the greatest and most joyful laughs from him would come after he won a really hard-fought “42” hand. He never minded losing a hand either. Allen was a humble man with a great joy for living. He was always seen with a smile on his face and a friendly wave and hello. Even when he got to the point whree he could barely walk, nothing changed his attitude. Many people will miss him, and many told family members how they missed him after he was unable to get around Clifton, even before his passing on. He died the same way he lived, with courage, strength, dignity, and no self-pity. He will be loved and missed forever. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lula Frances Allen in Nov. 1965 and George L.B. Allen in Oct. 1974. Survivors include a brother, William David Allen, and a sister, Esterell Allen of Clifton; a sister, Elenora Ann Campbell of Waco; four nieces and nephews, including Linda (Wendy) Carol Martin, Joyce Nobis, Mike Campbell, and Danny Lewis; great-grand nieces and nephews, Angela Helen Martin Paxton, Thomas Allen Martin, Diana Moore, Danny Wayne Lewis, Jr., Laurie Lewis, Chelsea Lewis, and John David Lewis; and two great-great-grand nieces, Alexis Paige Martin and Andrey Lynn Paxton; along with many other family members, neighbors, and friends. Pallbearers were Frank Martin, Thomas Martin, John Nobis, John Maler, Elbert Bailey, and Danny Remington. Honorary pallbearer was David Bergman, a friend and neighbor of Allen for many years. It would have pleased Allen very much to have his friend near. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8553 hosted a graveside military burial. Interment
was in the Meridian cemetery under the direction of Lawson Funeral Home of Meridian and the Clifton VFW.
Lovester Brown
Funeral services were held for Lovester Brown, 89, of Rising Star, formerly of May, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel with Bill Dodd officiating. Lovester Kennedy was born on Aug. 18, 1912, in Jack County to Joseph Callaway and Nora Trotter Kennedy. She passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center. She graduated from Clara High School where she won outstanding awards in volleyball. She married
Hurshall (Buster) Brown on June 4, 1932, in Walters, Okla. They moved to May nearly 70 years ago. She worked as a nurses aide for many years in the Rising Star Nursing Center, Cross Plains Nursing Home, and Comanche Nursing Home. She was a member of the May Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Mary Sheets; and four brothers, Bill, Orville, Clint, and Joeboy Kennedy. Survivors include three sons, Jackie Brown of May, Kent Brown of Turnersville, Bobby Brown of Irving; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Interment
was in May cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home.
John Hugar Moerls
John Hugar Moerls, 89, of Laguna Park, passed away on Jan. 20, 2002, at Clifton Care Center. He was born on Dec. 19, 1912, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Nicholas and Clara Syverson Moerls. On July 5, 1941, he married
Ruth E. Schneider in Minneapolis. The couple had three children. He served in the U.S. Army (retired) as a helicopter pilot. He served in both World War II and the Korean War. His hobbies included mechanics. He was a professional soldier, loyal husband, and a caring father. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1996; and two sisters, Anne Willis and Margaret Hanley. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Fitch and husband, Verne, of Schulenburg; two sons, John Moerls and wife, Nancy of Clyde, and Stephen J. Moerls of Laguna Park; and four grandchildren.
Norman Clement Mannion
Funeral services will be held in Michigan for Norman Clement Mannion, 86, of Clifton, where his ashes will be buried beside those of his late wife. Mannion died Friday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Clifton Care Center, in the company of his family members. Mannion was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Kalamazoo, Mich., the son of William and Olga Stigler Mannion. He was raised and educated in Kalamazoo. On Sept. 3, 1928, he was united in marriage to Elvera Rose Kibler in Mendon, Mich., after falling in love at first sight. The couple lived in Bay City, Mich., where he worked for Kemper Insurance Company as an inspector. During World war II, he worked as a fabricator and layout man to repair American bomber aircraft in Ann Arbor, Mich. He and his wife moved to Texas six years ago, and came to Clifton one year ago to be in the care of family members. While in Clifton, the couple enjoyed the Clifton Senior Center and many activities with family and friends. Mannion was preceded in death by his wife, Elvera, on Nov. 3, 2001; his parents; one brother; and a son, Norman Charles Mannion. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra K. and husband George Strong of McKinney, and Sharon Mannion of Clifton; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren who will long remember his classic Irish wit, clever practical jokes, and humorous story-telling. Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian was in charge of arrangements.
Inga Anderson
Funeral services for Inga Anderson, 93, of Meridian, were held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at Meridian First United Methodist Church, the Rev. David Fergeson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Roy Theene. Interment
followed in Meridian cemetery. Anderson died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in a Tyler nursing facility. Inga Adele Buswold was born April 20, 1908, in the Cove Springs area just west of Meridian, a daughter of the late John and Inger Anderson Buswold. On Jan. 10, 1933, she was united in marriage to Melvin J. Anderson at Norse. The couple lived in the Spring Creek area for several years, and moved to Meridian in 1951. She was a homemaker, and a member of Meridian First United Methodist Church and the Mary Martha Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 18, 1991. Anderson is survived by daughter Mildred and husband Claude West of Flint; grandchildren James, Doug, and Mark West; great-grandchildren Jason, Kyle, Kimberly, Kaycee, and Ashley West; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers were Jason West, Otis Beddingfield, Gene Colwick, Milton Grimland, Roland Anderson, and Rex Anderson. Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, was in charge of arrangements.
Inga A. Reinertsen Johnson
Graveside services were held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse for Inga A. Reinertsen Johnson, 90, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, with the Rev. B.I. Dahl of Clifton officiating. Inga Reinertsen was born on Nov. 5, 1912, to the Rev. Jens and Christine (Hinderlie) Reinertsen, in Watertown, S.D. She passed away on Jan. 22, 2002, at Sidney Health Center, Extended Care Facility, Sidney, Mont., following a long illness. Her family had a heritage of Lutheran ministry, and as a child, she moved with the family to East Texas and the Texas Panhandle. She attended schools in Groveton and Gruver, and then attended Clifton College. She earned a teaching degree from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., then returned to teach school in West Texas. On June 11, 1939, she married
Ocee Johnson in Norse. Following his graduation from Luther Theological Seminary of St. Paul, he was ordained as a Lutheran minister and served several parishes northern Minnesota, Montana, and Iowa. While living in Big Timber, Mont., Inga taught school. While in Billings, Mont., she attended Eastern Montana College and became director of Family Services there. She served there for 10 years, enjoying helping those in need. She was known for her baking abilities, most notable was her Southern fried chicken, cinnamon rolls, pies, and breads. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed creating clothes from remnants. She loved dogs and was an avid follower of current events. She loved reading and reciting poetry. Most of all, she adored her husband, Ocee, and was very proud of her three children, Marilyn Louise, Kathryn Elaine, and Mark Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ocee; her parents; her brothers, Peter, Bernhard, Einar, and Luther; and her sisters, Alette Swenson, Eveline Lund, and Helene Otterstad. Survivors include her sister, Camilla Lawrence Jensen of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home; her children, Marilyn and John Olson of Sidney, Mont., Kathy and Bob Polanchek of Medical Lake, Wash., and Mark and Auguste Johnson of East Calais, Vermont; grandchildren, Karen Olson Beenken, Randy Olson, Brooks Johnson, Luke Johnson, and Erik Johnson; great-grandchildren Luke and Lauren Beenken; an “adopted” daughter Theresa Rieger and her husband, John, and daughter, Taylor; and many friends. Interment
was in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church cemetery at Norse.
Geraldine Hughes
Funeral services for Geraldine Hughes, 84, of Bellaire, were held Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Earthman Bellaire Chapel, the Rev. Herbert Palmer officiating. Interment
followed in Memorial Oaks cemetery. Hughes died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002. Hughes is survived by her sons, Wallace Benton Hughes of Katy, and David Wayne Hughes of Houston; and by grandchildren Grant and Nicholas Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Hughes.
Winnie Blum Schreck
Alvena Anna (Winnie) Blum Schreck passed away at her home in Riverside, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002. She was born in Hamilton County on Oct. 17, 1920, to Oscar O. and Elfreida Haase Blum. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her friends, and working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Schreck; her parents, Oscar and Elfreida Blum; sisters, Ollie Blum Cates, Ruby Blum Sellers, and Ora Blum Frances; and brothers, William E. (Bill) Blum, Carl (Buck) Blum, and Raymond Blum. Survivors include her brother, Ed Blum of Hico, eight nieces, five nephews, and a host of cousins in Texas, including Truman Blum, Alan Blum, June Blum, and Vada Veazey, all of Clifton. Graveside services were held at the Olivewood cemetery in Riverside, Calif.
