and and and Tuesday, July 0,2004 Star Telegram www.star-telegram.com OBITUARIES Brian Patrick Jerram BEDFORD Brian Patrick Jerram, 59, chief warrant officer four, U.S. Army died Friday, July 16, 2004, after a courageous 12-year battie with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Burial: 12 p.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Vigil service: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson's Harveson Cole Funeral Home. Memorials: American Cancer Society or The Humane Society of North Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Brian Patrick Jerram, U.S. Army was born Jan. 30, 1945, in Jamaica, N.Y. He graduated from Freeport High School in Freeport, N.Y., and Excelsior College. He received his master's degree from TCU and graduated from the FBI National Academy.
He served 22 years in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of chief warrant officer. He served in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star, Meritorious Medal and the Army Joint Services Commendation Medal. He was a special agent in Army Intelligence and later in the Criminal Investigation Division. After his military career, he was employed as the manager of security and plant and fire protection for Bell Helicopter.
He loved his work and family and was admired and respected by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jerram and Evelyn Hennessey Jerram; and his brother, Robert. Survivors: Wife of 35 years, Annette Jerram; daughter, Lauren Jerram; brothers, William Jerran and his wife, Carol, Denis Jerram and his wife, Emily; nephews and nieces; and his beloved terrier, Rocky. Thompson's Harveson Cole Funeral Home 702 Eighth (817) 336-0345 I.D.
Jones FORT WORTH Jones, 95, was called home to his eternal rest on Friday, July 16, 2004, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Allen Chapel. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit I.D.
noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Survivors: Left to cherish his precious memories are devoted wife, Bernice Jones; son, R.L Jones (Vivian); granddaughter, Lydia Jones; nephews, Leon Alexander and William Lightner; and a host of other relatives and friends. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller (817) 531-8666 Zona F.
Lain GRAND PRAIRIE Zona F. Lain, 54, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Community, Arlington.
Burial: Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville. Visitation: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph. She was born July 13, 1950, in Charleston, Ark.
She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. Zona worked for SBC for 35 years. Survivors: Mother, Pauline Bradley; daughter, Kim Burns and her husband, Trent; son, William Lain and his wife, Tamara; grandchildren, Johnathan, Kara, Dillon and one grandchild on the way; sister, Wanda Davis and her husband, Johnny; brother, Jim Bradley and his wife, Janet; sister, Alice Brooks and husband, Wally; and several nieces and nephews. Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200 Edison Henry May WEATHERFORD Edison Henry May, 82, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Weatherford. Graveside service: 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Wife of 64 years, Margaret of Weatherford; sons, Douglas May and wife, Alene, of Weatherford, Steve May and wife, Connie, of Amarillo; grandchildren, Janie, Williams, Douglas May Jr. Melissa Sanders; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Lonnie May and wife, Alice, of Weatherford; sister, Mable Mohr and husband, Ron, of Sacramento and several nieces, nephews and friends.
White's Funeral Home Weatherford, (817) 596-4811 In Memory Announcement Information Call 817-390-7918 Lisa M. McDowell NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Lisa M. McDowell, our beloved angel, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2004, when lupus took her home. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Chapel.
Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 5 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Memorials: Lupus Foundation, Society or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lisa was born Sept.
9, 1970, in North Richland Hills. She was active in the PTA at Snow Heights Elementary. Please pray for family members Kenny and Lisa for their loss. Survivors: Husband of 17 years, Kenneth McDowell; sons, Jamee, Stevie and Nicki McDowell, who were the joy of her life; parents, David and Dee Price; grandparents, Janet Lachnet and Bob and Judy Price; brothers and sisters, Louis Bartay IV, Lori Bartay, Adam Price, Alan Price and Leah Ann Bartay; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N.
Sylvania (817) 831-0511 Annie Michelli FORT WORTH Annie Michelli, 79, a retired cashier in the laundry and dry cleaning business, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at a local care center. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Precella Cemetery in Nacogdoches. The Rev. Doc Lazerine will officiate.
Annie, the daughter of James and Polly Cherina Sanches, was April 6, 1925, in Nacogdoches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Michelli and sons, Frankie and David Michelli. Survivors: Son, George Michelli and his wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Erik Michelli and his wife, Shelley, Michelli, Jennifer Michelli, Amy Michelli, Chris Case; and greatgrandchildren, Erik Michelli Jr. and Brieanne Michelli. Shannon North Funeral Chapel 111 W.
Northside Drive, (817) 624-2191 Gracie A. Nolen AZLE Gracie A. Nolen, 73, a retired inspector for Stratoflex, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at her Azle residence. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Gracie A. Nolen was born March 30, 1931, in Warner, and had been an area resident since 1973. Mrs. Nolen was a very giving person who loved helping people. She was a charter member of the SCCSA, an organization formed to help people in need in the Silver Creek and Azle areas.
Survivors: Sister, Ruby Adams of Azle; adopted children, Don and Virginia Fabas and Geoffrey and Joan Goodkin, all of Azle; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-nephews. Biggers Funeral Home 7139 Jacksboro (817) 237-3341 Jeffrey Lynn Pohoreske FORT WORTH Jeffrey Lynn Pohoreske, 43, a maintenance man, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004, at his residence. Jeffrey was born Oct. 8, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio. Memorial service: 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Baumgardner Funeral Chapel in Crowley. Survivors: Parents, Peter and Ann Pohoreske of Crowley; brothers, Gary Pohoreske, Pohoreske and wife, Cathy, all of Fort Worth; aunt and uncle, Joan and Bill Tackaberry; nieces, Megan, Kelsey and Mackenzie. Baumgardner Funeral Home Crowley, (817) 297-1116 Gregory Harston Rainey Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
Greg enjoyed camping with his family and reading. He preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. and Mildred E. Rainey. Survivors: Mike and Trudy Rainey of Granbury, Pat and lleta Rainey of Weatherford, Kathy Rainey and Mary Batchelor, both of Keller, Richard and Susan Rainey of Crowley; 10 nephews five great-ninces and great- nephews.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Colleyville, (817) 498-5894 FORT WORTH Gregory Harston Rainey, 52, an employee of Tarrant County College, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Fort Worth, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Virgil Monroe Reid Jr. BEDFORD Virgil Monroe Reid 88, a retired Southern Pacific Railroad employee, passed away Monday, July 19, 2004, at his home in Bedford.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Hurst, Pastor Wilson Canafax officiating. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
Virgil was longtime resident of the Bedford area. He was a Mason and of Handley Lodge. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hurst. Virgil enjoyed spending time with his family and church. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Laura Jo Reid, on Jan.
21, 2003; parents, Virgil Monroe Reid Sr. and Lela Mae Bryant Reid; brothers, Bo Reid and R.B. Reid; and sisters, Lavell Cain and Audrey Moughan. Survivors: His daughter Virginia Reid; granddaughter, Heather Andrews and husband, Devon; greatgranddaughter, Aspyn Andrews; and sister, Mozelle Isbell. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Colleyville, (817) 498-5894 Jimmie Pearl Rodgers FORT WORTH Jimmie Pearl Rodgers, 79, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at a Fort Worth nursing home.
Graveside service: was Monday in Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday. Mrs. Rodgers was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Knox County. She graduated from 1 Munday High School in 1941.
She was a secretary for an insurance company and a member of Birdville Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She married James Ray Rodgers on March 19, 1953, in Henderson. Survivors: Husband, James Rodgers of Fort Worth; sister, Doris Floyd of Munday; one niece; and two nephews. McCauley-Smith Funeral Home Munday, (940) 422-4242 Enrique Valenzuela Rodulfo Jr. FORT WORTH Enrique Valenzuela Rodulfo 69, a Wal-Mart greeter, died Saturday, July 17, 2004.
Funeral: 4 p.m. Thursday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. Enrique was born April 30, 1935, in Peru. Survivors: Wife, Haydee Medrano; children, Mariam Lucy Rodulfo, Enrique Rodulfo III, Gabriella Scherer, Juan Pablo Rodulfo and Gustavo Rudolfo; one brother; three sisters; and nine grandchildren. Mid-Cities Funeral Home Haltom City, (817) 838-3370 Dawn Blew Sanderlin WEATHERFORD Dawn Marie Blew Sanderlin, 43, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at her home in Weatherford. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Greenwood Baptist Church. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson's Harveson Cole Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Chris Webb, Danny Sanderlin, Kelly Payne, David Reynolds, Rick Merritt, Tony Harrell, Daniel McKenzie, Guy Carter and David Reeve.
Honorary pallbearers: Members of the All American Cowgirl Chicks who will form a guard of honor at the service. Memorials: The Crystal King Scholarship Fund, in care of Weatherford National Bank, P.O. Box 1299, Weatherford 76086. Dawn Marie Blew Sanderlin was born July 14, 1961, in Bethlehem, Pa. Dawn will be forever remembered for her active, never-say-die attitude and her love of animals and the great outdoors.
She cherished a true Western attitude in all of her interests, and her skill in showing this throughout her home was evident. Most of all, her family was the center of her love and the reason for all that she did. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Blew. Survivors: Husband, Mark Sanderlin; children, Melissa Webb and her husband, Chris, Cassie Muth and Crystal King; grandchildren, Bryanna Muth, Skyler Webb and Kegan Muth; mother, Patricia Blew; brothers, Jacob Blew and his wife, Nancy, Dylan Blew and his wife, Sherry; sisters, Pam Payne and her husband, Kelly, Devin Blew; stepmother, Debbie Blew; nephews and nieces. Thompson's Harveson Cole Funeral Home 702 Eighth (817) 336-0345 Morris E.
Sanders ARLINGTON Morris E. Sanders, 61, passed away Friday, July 16, 2004, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3621 Tulsa Way, Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Morris' name.
Morris E. Sanders was born Aug. 21, 1942, in Mineral Wells. He served his country in the United States Navy for two years aboard the USS Yorktown. Morris married his beloved wife, Gwen, in 1964.
As a Navy trained machinist, Morris worked at Bell Helicopter until he realized his life's passion of becoming an officer of the law. In 1973, he began his long career in law enforcement as a police officer for the city of Arlington, including serving as president of the Arlington Police Association. In 1975, Morris earned his bachelor of science in criminal justice from UTA while working full time as a police officer and helping Gwen raise three small children. In 1981, Morris began his career with Union Pacific Railroad as a special agent. For the next 22 years Morris would devote his life to his love of police work, which came only second to his love for his wife, Gwen and his children.
There are no words to express how much this loving and courageous man will be missed by his family and friends. Morris was preceded in death by his father, 'Major Penn Sanders; mother, Elma; brother, Lonnie; and sisters Carolyn Gatlin and Dorothy McQueary. Survivors: Wife, Gwen Sanders; son, Mark Sanders; daughters, Michelle and Suzanne; granddaughter, Emer Kate; sisters, Louise Blackerby and husband, Junior, and Cheryl Skaggs; brothers, John and wife, Charlotte, Leslie and wife, Judy, Butch and wife, Pat, Joe and wife, Barbara, and Russell Sanders; brother-in-law, Randy Lane and wife, Terri; and a host of other relatives and friends. Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel 7301 E. Lancaster, (817) 451-3333 Russell Earl Thompson Jr.
ARLINGTON Russell Earl Thompson 84, a retired sales executive, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Arlington. Memorial service: will be held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New Jersey at a later date. Survivors: Sons, David Roosa and Russell Earl Thompson Ill; daughters, Kathy Foresta, Lisa Parisot and Beth Jablonski; one brother; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, (817) 274-9233 Kim Walker FORT WORTH Kim Walker, 43, a restaurant manager, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: American Cancer Society. Kim Walker was born on Sept. 28, 1960, in Sweetwater. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carmen Daniell. Survivors: Husband of 10 years, Burl Walker of Fort Worth; son, Chase Walker of Fort Worth; mother, Charlotte Holt and husband, Richard, of Mansfield; brothers, Mark Hooper and wife, Natalie, of Burleson, Freddie Hooper and wife, Donna, of Lindale, Lynn Hooper and wife, Tammy, of Cleburne and Monty Hooper of Everman; and several nieces and nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584 GUARANTEED LOW-COST 817-546-0108 LONE STAR CREMATION SOCIETY www.LoneStarCremations.com Daniel Weaver GRAPEVINE Daniel Weaver, 80, a retired explosives foreman, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at a Bedford hospital. Memorial service: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas and Thompson Funeral Directors. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas and Thompson.
Daniel was a member of the Elks Club in Grapevine and was a volunteer firefighter for 50 years in Nunda, N.Y. Survivors: Wife, Marilyn Weaver; stepchildren, Robin, Daniel, Richard and Scott Walker; and sisters, Marion and Pearle. Lucas and Thompson Funeral Directors Grapevine, (817) 488-7566 Patricia Ann Lehr Westerlund BENBROOK Patricia Ann Lehr Westerlund, 74, passed away Sunday July 18, 2004, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 100 Paint Pony Trail Fort Worth.
Burial: 1 p.m., Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook. Patricia was born Feb. 25, 1930, in Mt.
Rainier, Md. to John Daniel Lehr and Dorine Delilah Hawes. She served as a nurse in the Air Force during which time she met her husband, Neil Charles Westerlund, who predeceased her in April of 2003. She was also very active with her church, performing various callings throughout her lifetime. However, supporting, loving and taking care of her family was her biggest joy.
She is also predeceased by two sisters and one brother. Survivors: Sons, Neil Charles Westerlund Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Fort Worth, and John Daniel Westerlund and wife, Jana of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; and brother, Richard Lehr of Florida. Winscott Road Funeral Home Benbrook, (817) 249-11770 Jackie Whisenhunt WHITT Jackie Whisenhunt, 59, a homemaker, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at her residence. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Whitt Assembly of God Church. Burial: Whitt Cemetery. Mrs. Whisenhunt was born Feb. 14, 1945, in Bonham and moved to Whitt in 1986.
Survivors: Husband, James Whisenhunt; sons, Michael Whisenhunt and Paul Oexmann; daughters, Cheryle Holdridge and Keryl Jane Richey; 11 grandchildren; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Mineral Wells, (940) 325-4422 Tyree Williams FORT WORTH Tyree Williams, 73, a retired laborer for General Motors, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at his home. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, East St. Paul Baptist Church, 5300 Oak Grove, the Rev.
L.S. Wilson officiating, Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Tyree noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Survivors: Wife, Louise Williams; children, Teresa Williams and Pearlie Thompson (Benny); brother, Joe Williams; sisters, Helen Pointer and Catherine Douglas; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller (817) 531-8666 Carolyn Ann Wills FORT WORTH Carolyn Ann Wills, 50, a devoted teacher at Suc- cess High School, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004, after a lenghty ill- ness. Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Carolyn was born July 30, 1953, in Oakland, Calif.
Most of her childhood was spent in Jacksonville, Fla. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1976, she worked in broadcasting for several years before going back to school to become a teacher, which was her true calling. Carolyn had a passion for reading and history. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her. The family would like to thank staff members of Texas Oncology for all their kindness.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her father and mother. Survivors: Sisters, Janice Kirkwood and her husband, Jim, of Jacksonville, Linda Hopkins of Fort Worth; brother, Richard Wills and his wife, Linda, of Jacksonville, nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Rob, Brian, Travis, Jaime, Jeff and Gina; and great-niece, Madison. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584 Kathey Lynn Wirtz RIVER OAKS Kathey Lynn Wirtz, 57, passed away early Monday morning, July 19, 2004, in Fort Worth. Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Chapel.
BurGreenwood Memorial Park. er st V. nd at- rn ad vis nd D. n- le, th id, nd In, le, en rkay IS- at 3 orita- unt in his ins er, ah; of of ces Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Kathey was born March 29, 1947, in Fort Worth.
She was a devoted caretaker of her mother and father. Kathey retired from F.W. Products and later became a medical transcriptionist. Her generous and loving heart will be sadly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tiney and Flora Mae Wirtz.
Survivors: Sister, Georgia W. Clonch and husband, Allen, of Fort Worth; nieces, Laura Moore of Minneapolis, and Meredith Clonch of Fort Worth; uncle and aunt, Charles and LaVerne Martin; numerous cousins; and many beloved friends. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584 TO OUR READERS The Star-Telegram will publish 15 newspaper lines (approximately 75 words) of obituary information one time as a public service if the deceased lived in the Star-Telegram home circulation area within the past five years. There is a charge for additional information, a photograph, multiple days and if the deceased had not been a local resident within the past five years. In most cases, obituaries are placed by funeral homes; please consult your funeral director.
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