James Hostler

James Edward Hostler "Hoss" of Richardson, Texas was born February 26, 1928 and passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2015. James was born in Dallas to parents James and Margaret Hostler. As a lifelong resident of Dallas, James graduated from Adamson High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 through 1946. James married Betty Sims in 1951 and shared 64 wonderful years together traveling, raising their two daughters and enjoying every sport and activity their four grandchildren were involved in.
James became very active in the American Junior Bowling Congress in 1961. He served on all committees and offices of the American Junior Bowling Congress for over 20 years including 9 years as President. He was a dedicated junior bowling coach and received many awards for his service including the "Meritorious Service Award" from the Dallas Junior Bowling Association in 1982.
James was also active in the Dallas Bowling Association. He served on all committees and offices and was the President of the Dallas Bowling Association from 1972 through 1973. In 2006 James was elected Vice President of the Southern Bowling Congress which oversaw sanctioned events in 9 Southern states. James was elected President of the Southern Bowling Congress and held that position from 2008 through 2009. James received his highest honor in 2012 when he was inducted into the Southern Bowling Congress Hall of Fame at a ceremony just for him in Fort Smith, Arkansas. His entire family made the trip to watch him receive this honor from his "bowling family" of many years. His grandson told him from now on he should sign his name "James Hostler, HOF".
After retiring from a career with Storbeck & Gregory as a metal lathe and plasterer, James realized he was a natural golfer and enjoyed playing regularly with his buddies. They would play during the week when they could get the "senior discount". He even made a hole in one at Texoma Golf Club. James was also very artistic and enjoyed making concrete sculptures, stepping stones and walkways at his home.
James and Betty loved traveling together and enjoying the beautiful scenery in Colorado, Banff and Hawaii, as well as taking cruises to Alaska, the Panama Canal, New England and Europe. They also enjoyed many adventurous trips to Mexico and Colorado with their children and grandchildren to snorkel and snow ski.
James is preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Hostler of Dallas and his sister, Donella McHugh of Corpus Christi. He is survived by his wife, Betty, daughters Kathy Anderson and husband Sam of Murphy, Judy Hostler and fiancé Mike Walker of Plano, grandchildren Katie Parks and husband Nick of Nashville, Greg Anderson and wife Amy of Houston, Stacey Shropshire and fiancé Ryan Andrews of Ft. Worth, Bradley Anderson of San Marcos, and sister Nancy Senter and husband Charles of Dallas.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Beltline Rd. Richardson, Texas on Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 noon followed by a reception in the Friendship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association www.lbda.org.