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Lillie Anna Hegar Foster
Funeral services for Lillie Anna Hegar Foster, 81, of Clifton, were held Friday, June 18, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Clifton, the Rev. Tom Beaty officiating. Interment
followed in Penelope Presbyterian cemetery in Penelope. Foster died Wednesday, June 16, 2004. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, to Jaroslav J. and Mary Bolf Hegar in Hill County on the family farm near Penelope. She was one of eight children. Her grandparents, Frank Hegar and Anna Turek Hegar and John Bolf and Hermina Jiricek Bolk, all came to Texas from Moravia, Czechoslovakia, in 1903. She graduated from Penelope High School, and from Providence Hospital School of Registered Nursing. She was employed for six years with Drs. Woolsey and Woolsey, at an eye, ear, nose, and throat clinic, and for three years with the American Red Cross Regional Blood Center, traveling to 21 counties. She did private duty nursing during the polio epidemic, and also worked two short sessions in the office of Dr. A.M. Long of Valley Mills, two years as office secretary in the Bosque County Farm Bureau, and two years as office secretary for the Clifton Telephone Company. Foster was a woman of service as she gave extensive and special care to grandmother and grandfather Hegar, grandmother Bolf, her father and mother, a retired disabled Navy veteran brother, and many others. She was a charter member of the Bosque County Unit of the American Cancer Society, the first volunteer organized health organization in the county, from 1962 to November 2000. Although she had none, she loved children. She was a 4-H Club leader from 1962 to 1964, and then became association volunteer in 1964 of the Central Texas Youth Fair. In 1984, she was the first woman to be recognized as a Central Texas Fair honoree. She and T.N. (Thurman Norris) Foster were married
on Nov. 3, 1946. Following their marriage, they resided in Waco, and then on a farm in Cayote for five years. In 1956, they bought and worked the Seldom Rest Ranch, located about two miles southwest of Clifton, where they raised Angora goats and Limousin cattle. Foster and her husband survived three severe droughts and several hardships. They enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, Australia-New Zealand, and statewide. Foster and her mother translated some writings and edited the family history of Frank and Anna Hegar in 1975. Only 10 copies were originally made of the 50 pages of typewritten work along with documents, photos, footnotes, and the family tree beginning in 1750. At the beginning the area in Czechoslovakia was under the “Austro-Hungarian Empire, being granted sovereign statehood only during the 20 years between World War I and ending World War II.” She loved her family very much and tried unsuccessfully to “civilize” her brothers, according to her brother, John Hegar. She also appreciated the service and sacrifices of the U.S. Military. For many years, and as recent as 2003, she, with the assistance of her grown brothers, would put U.S. flags on the graves of our “Heroes” who are in the two cemeteries at Penelope. Within the last two years, Foster had the Penelope High School issue a special High School graduation diploma to her father in recognition of his life, learning, and service achievements. Her father’s education had been interrupted by having to care for his parents and then by his service in World War I. Until April 2004 when she entered several hospitals due to her bout with cancer, Foster still lived on the Foster’s farm. At the time when she was called to her heavenly home, she resided at the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Facility with her husband, T.N. Foster. “Lil’s love for others, her unique sense of humor and service to this community will be greatly missed, ” said a member of the family. Foster was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry (Jaroslav) and Mary Hegar; and three brothers, Daniel Hegar, Frank Hegar, and Edwin Hegar. She is survived by her husband, T.N. (Thurman Norris) Foster of the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Facility; three brothers, Robert and wife Val Hegar of Thorndale, John and wife Alylene Hegar of Forney, and Henry and wife Kathy Hegar of Holland; one sister, Gladys Hegar of Houston; two aunts, Bertha Hegar of Tyler and Lydia Englert of San Angelo; two sister-in-laws, Etha Hegar of Arlington, Bethel Hegar of Waxahachie; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Accompanist and soloist was Rosalyn White. Pallbearers included Gerald Baker, Floyd Carpenter, Rusty Day, Clarence Fields Jr., Joe White, and Raymond Whitney. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sadie Goodwin-Richardson
Funeral services were held for Sadie Mae Myers Goodwin Richardson, 91, on Thursday, June 24, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Richardson was born in Lake Gem, Fla., on Nov. 24, 1912, to Jessie Cason-Myers and Jesse Myers. She passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2004, in Clifton. She received her schooling in Pensacola, Fla. In 1928, she and her family moved to Texas, living in Port Arthur and Groves for many years. In 1933 she married
Thomas Harp; after their divorce, in 1935 she married
John H. Goodwin, who owned Goodwin Plumbing Company until his death in June 1964. She then completed the LVN program at Park Place Hospital and worked there for almost 10 years as a medication nurse. She was a charter member of the Groves (Port Arthur) Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In 1975, she moved to Ceres, Calif. and married
George Richardson. In 1990, health problemes necessitated a move back to Texas near her daughters. She lived in Houston for a year and Graham for 10 years. The past three years she had been a resident of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home in Clifton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Crosby and Jesse Myers; husbands, Thomas Harp, John Goodwin, and George Richardson; step-children, George Goodwin and Betty Goodwin-Wiggins; brothers, Leo Crosby and John Crosby; and sister, Doris Witchen. Survivors include her daughter, Frances Harp-Bray and her husband, Jerry, of Graham; daughter, Dorothy Goodwin-Saxon and her husband, George, of Clifton; step-daughter, Melba Goodwin-Herman of Hughesville, Pa.; brother, George Crosby and his wife, Sybil, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Sadie Goodwin-Richardson Nursing Scholarship, Advancement office, Southwestern Adventist University, Keene, Texas 76059. Arrangements were made by Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
Thomas Harold Hill
Funeral services for Thomas Harold Hill, 87, were held Monday, June 21, 2004, at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel in Mineral Wells, the Rev. Robert Davenport officiating. Interment
followed in Woodland Park cemetery in Mineral Wells. Hill died Thursday, June 17, 2004, in a Waco hospital. He was born March 29, 1917, in Sumner, the son of Lanan D. Hill, Sr. and Dicy Ann Couch. He lived in Clifton for 22 years. He was a member of the West Shore Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, and was also a member of the West Shore Civic Club. He was a Baptist. Hill is survived by his wife, Jane Hill of Clifton; a nephew, John Dingman, Jr. of Granbury; and numerous nieces and nephews. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Mineral Wells, was in charge of arrangements.
Bradley Wetterman
Graveside services were held for Bradley Wetterman, 32, of Houston on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at St. Olaf Lutheran cemetery (Rock Church) in Cranfills Gap with Brother Bill Schibler officiating. Wetterman passed away on June 14, 2004 in Houston. He will be missed for his mischievous smile and his love for hamburgers and French fries. The Astros, Texans, Rockets, and the Texas Longhorns were his favorite sport teams along with the sport of wrestling. He was preceded in death by his father, B.L. Wetterman; grandparents, Axel and Mary Olsen and Eddie Wetterman; great-grandparents, Professor and Mrs. A.H. Danby Olsen; uncles, Robert Barrs and Clarence Barrs; and one aunt, Lillian Barrs. Survivors include his mother, Annie Mae Wetterman; sister Suzanne Bahm and her husband, Mike; brother, Kelly Wetterman and his wife, Delores; four nieces, Kristina, Dayna, Georgia, and Elissa; two nephews, Mathew and Michael; grandmother, Louise Wetterman; aunt, Anita Miller and her husband, Hugh; uncles, Jim Wetterman and his wife, Mary, Tom Wetterman, and his wife, Betty, Herman Barrs and his wife, Betty, Axel Olsen, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to The Center, 3550 West Dallas, Houston, TX 77019, attn: Momentum Industries Building 4, or the Association of Retarted Citizens of your choice. Arrangements were made through Clifton Funeral Home in Clifton and Woodlawn Funeral Home in Houston.
Verlyne M. Wallace
Graveside services were held for Verlyne M. Wallace, 85, native of Garrison, on Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the Forest Lawn cemetery. She passed away quietly in her sleep on June 12, 2004. Joe Preston Wallace and his wife were married
53 years and were realtor partners in Houston for 37 years. They were awarded the John E. Wolfe award by the Realtor Association-the only couple to do so. The Wallaces were known as generous people in their community and church all their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Preston Wallace Survivors include two daughters, Carolun J. Smith of Houston and Jenelle Sullivan of Santa Fe, N.W., and a host of family and friends. Arrangements were made by Crespo Funeral Home.
Josephine Gordon Robinson
Funeral services were held for Josephine Gordon Robinson of Crockett, on Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the China Spring cemetery with the Rev. Bill Schibler officiating. She was born to Clarence E. Gordon and Charlsie A. McLennan and passed away on Monday, June 14, 2004, in Crockett. Her family members included her husband, John C. Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert McLennan Gordon and wife, Floriede. Robinson was affiliated with the First Christian Church in McGregor. Survivors include nephew, Donald J. Gordon and wife, Judy, of Crockett; great nephew, Laughlin Gordon of Montrose, Co.; and great niece, Donna Gordon Kaspar of Crockett. Interment
was at China Spring cemetery in China Spring under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
David Anderson Russell
Funeral services for David Anderson Russell, 49, of Clifton, will be held this Friday, July 9, 2004, at 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Clifton, Dr. Andy Seidel officiating. Interment
will follow at Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Clifton. Russell died Friday, July 2, 2004, in Clifton. The family moved several times during his childhood, residing in Dallas, Denver, and Los Angeles. He was born Nov. 22, 1954, in Dallas, to John A. (Jack) Russell Jr. and Doris Anderson Russell. He graduated from W.T. White High School in Dallas in 1973, where he learned to play the guitar and was an active cyclist, basketball player, and table tennis champion. He attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches his freshman year, then transferred to Texas A&M; University, where he graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education. He was an officer in the A&M; Future Farmers of America, and was a member of the Wheelmen. Through his college years, a disease of the nervous system required numerous surgeries, resulting in paraplegia. His association with his pastor, the student community, and members of Grace Bible College in College Station became his lifeline. There his trust and faith in God’s will for his life grew and was nourished. He moved to Clifton, and was employed as a substitute teacher at Meridian Independent School District. At the same time, his artistic talent in pen and ink drawings emerged, and his works were featured in local arts shows, with his parents heading up “marketing.” When more surgeries left him a near-quadriplegic, he became a resident of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. There, he switched artistic media, focusing on watercolor compositions with commission works on numerous churches and historic structures. He served on the CLSH Residents Council, was a newsletter contributor, and assisted with chapel services. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was proud to be a member of the Bosque County (Clifton) Rotary Club. He regularly donated his artwork to various community fund-raisers. In the mid-1990s, the Clifton community honored Russell with the gift of a motorized wheelchair, which he deeply treasured. Those visiting the Sunset Home often found Russell teaching art to young students, starting a new commissioned painting outside under the porte-cochere, or listening to “his oldies” on KLUV on his radio in the sunroom of Unit D. Russell loved holidays, birthday parties, and family reunions. His friends, family, and faith meant everything to him. He will long be remembered for his infectious positive attitude, and the way he faced the overwhelming challenges in his life, a family member said. He was preceded in death by his father, John A. (Jack) Russell, Jr., and a brother, John Ansley Russell III. Russell is survived by his mother, Doris Russell of Clifton; two sisters, Sarah Russell of Clifton, and Becky and husband Craig Melde of Dallas; nephew Nicholas Melde; niece Jenna Melde; and numerous cousins, friends, and other relatives. The family requests memorials in Russell’s honor be made to the Texas A&M; Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840-2811; The Bosque County (Clifton) Rotary Scholarship Fund, c/o Treasurer Tim Stubbs, 716 South Avenue M, Clifton, TX 76634; or the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home, 300 S. Avenue Q, Clifton, TX 76634. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Guthrie Dahm Alsup
Thelma Guthrie Dahm Alsup, 84, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at her residence in Clifton after an extended illness. No services were to be held. Alsup, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Leathle Holcomb Guthrie, was born on Dec. 17, 1919, in Bartlett. She grew up in Bosque County and graduated from Kopperl High School in 1938. She took her nursing training in Newardk, N.J. She was married
Artie Dahm for 53 years until his death in 1996. On July 6, 1999, she married
William “Jay” Alsup. She lived in Fort Worth for many years, and after the death of her first husband, she moved to Meridian and later to Clifton where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Artie Dahm; her four brothers. Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Irene Knudson Allen
Funeral services were held for Ruth Irene Knudson Allen, 92, of Cranfills Gap, on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Cranfills Gap with the Rev. Terry Atkins officiating. She was born, the youngest of eight children, to Kittel Tobias and Berthe Karine Swenson Knudson, on July 5, 1911, at the family home in the Cove Springs community. She passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at a Clifton hospital. Ruth was baptised in September 1911 at the Rock Church by Pastor G.G. Odegard. She was confirmed in 1926 by Pastor J.A. Urnes at the Rock Church in a ceremony where Norwegian was spoken. Ruth married
Charlie B. Allen on Jan. 16, 1935, at the St. Olaf Parsonage in Cranfills Gap by Pastor Urnes. To this union, three children were born, Geneva Kathryn, Wayne Milldard, and Phyllis Ann. During the early years of marriage the couple lived east of Clifton; however, they spent most of their married
life on the Knudson family farm, living in the house in which she was born. She expressed her great love of family in many ways. Allen cared for her aging parents and older sister Camilla when they were ill. Later during her mid-life, she visited frequently with her husband’s parents in Clifton. Long conversations were had under the mulberry tree in Grandpa Allen’s lawn chairs. After her widowed mother-in-law moved to the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home, Knudson visited every Saturday bringing crisp, starched dresses and family news. Allen had a talent for sewing and was a perfectionist in everything she made. Another talent was cooking-for her 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Going to Grandma’s house was always a special event, be it for a week’s vacation at the farm or an hour on Sunday afternoons. Warm bread might be waiting, but you could always count on her wonderful cookies. Allen also had a deep value and pride in her Norwegian roots, which she instilled in her children. To her death she had a keen memory of family and community history. This family historian will be deeply missed. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Charlie B. Allen; five brothers; and one sister. Survivors include one brother, Irvin Knudson of Fort Worth; daughter, Geneva Finstad and her husband, Guy, of Cranfills Gap, and their children, Sherry Roberts, Gary, Terry, and Barry Finstand, and their families; son, Wayne Allen and his wife, Linda, of Clifton, and their children, Stephanie Rains, Amanda Jermstad, Amy and Mitchell and their children; and daughter, Phyllis Rieser and her husband, Edward, of Sherman, and their daughters, Karina, Katrina, and Nikkolina Rieser. Pallbearers were her nephews, Otto Knudson, Trent Knudson, Ronnie Knudson, Wayne Polk, Craig Lehew, and Jim Allen TenEyck. Memorials can be made to St. Olaf Lutheran Church’s Endownment Fund. Interment
was at St. Olaf Rock Church cemetery in Cranfills Gap under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home in Clifton.
