Obituaries

Obituaries

Jim Mortensen

Jim Mortensen

May 23, 2013

Jim Mortensen was born in Ventura, California in December, 1942. He grew up in Concord, California. Jim attended North Idaho College before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1966. Jim was a Vietnam veteran, stationed at Da Nang. He completed his tour at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, where he met his future wife, Ann. They married in...

Edwin Earl Morris Jr

Edwin Earl Morris Jr

May 21, 2013

Edwin Earl Morris Jr. (Eddy) passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after almost a year of battling cancer. Eddy was 58 years old. He was born in Dallas, Texas to parents Margaret Crossland Morris and Edwin Morris Sr. Like many born In Dallas Eddy and his father shared joy in watching the Cowboys on Sundays. While growing up...

Richard Howard Astrahan

Richard Howard Astrahan

May 19, 2013

Richard Astrahan was born May 8, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the proud parents Jacob & Lillian Astrahan and passed away May 19, 2013 at the age of 84. Richard worked in sales most of his life and was most recently employed as a Senior Vice President of Sales at Texakoma Financial in Plano, Texas. Richard loved to travel...

Lois Elaine Iovinelli

Lois Elaine Iovinelli

May 12, 2013

Lois Elaine Dennett Iovinelli passed away May 12, 2013 at 11:34 PM, losing her battle with cancer. She wanted to celebrate Mother's Day with her family around her. She is now with the Lord, pain free and is watching over us. Lois was born in Boston, MA on February 5, 1939. She lived in Providence, RI until she was...

James Irwin Morris

James Irwin Morris

May 11, 2013

James Irwin Morris was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 22, 1934. On May 11, 2013, he stepped peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving wife of over 56 years, Barbara Powers Morris; two daughters, Rebecca Morris Grimes and Susan Morris Armstrong; sons-in-law, R. Keith Grimes and Mark Armstrong;...

Billy Pat Bush

Billy Pat Bush

May 5, 2013

Billy Pat Bush passed away on May 5, 2013 at 77 years old. He led a happy, exciting life filled with joy, surrounded by family and friends, and loved by all who knew him. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bill was born June 24, 1935 in Plainview, Texas to John Anderson Bush, Sr. and...

Leland Bryant Arbuckle

Leland Bryant Arbuckle

May 5, 2013

"If you knew Lee, you were a lucky person indeed", so sayeth one of his legion of friends. You all know the kind of man Lee is, now let us relate to you the path he took that formed the man we know and love. Leland was born into a Navy family to Margaret Davis and Bryant Joseph Arbuckle,...

Pauline Gaddis

Pauline Gaddis

May 4, 2013

Pauline Gaddis (Geb. Fink) age 76 of Plano, Texas formerly of High Amana, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital after a short illness. Pauline was born on November 23, 1936 in Tariverde in the Province of Dobrutscha, Romania to Friedrich and Emma Fink. Her family resided in Tariverde, Romania during her early years. They...

Michael Jon Deppe

Michael Jon Deppe

May 2, 2013

Michael Jon Deppe went home to be with his Lord May 2, 2013. Michael was born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from San Diego State University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He became a CPA in 1970 and was a partner with Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock plus Deppe. He taught continuing education to CPA's in three states for 18...

Ryan Alexander Marsh

Ryan Alexander Marsh

Apr 30, 2013

Ryan Alexander Marsh: Gone to glory April 30, 2013 unexpectedly after a brief illness. Age 34, Ryan was a graduate of Plano Senior High School and attended Collin County Community College. He was a long time employee of Kohl's Department Store. He enjoyed RC car racing, playing piano, singing, baseball, and was an avid fisherman and pet lover. He...

Tommy Reckert

Tommy Reckert

Apr 28, 2013

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Tommy grew up in Plano and was blessed to have many amazing family, friends, teachers and wonderful coaches and teammates. He stayed very active but his passion was hockey and physical fitness. Tommy attended The University of Arkansas where he was a senior,...

Joyce Fairbanks Rucks

Joyce Fairbanks Rucks

Apr 22, 2013

Joyce, 83, died peacefully April 22, 2013. Born in St. Louis, MO, an only child, she grew up surrounded by several cousins she considered sisters. Joyce attended the University of Texas, where she was a member of Delta Zeta, and Texas Women's University. She married her high school sweetheart, James Rucks on June 1, 1952. The pride and joy...

Edward Franklin Lloyd Sr

Edward Franklin Lloyd Sr

Apr 17, 2013

Edward Franklin "Eddie" Lloyd, Sr. was born Aug 4, 1928 in Paris, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He lived most of his life in Virginia and for years worked as a retail store manager in the paint industry. His work ethic was outstanding. Eddie was also proud of the fact that he served his country...

Pat Summerall

Pat Summerall

Apr 16, 2013

Pat Summerall, the man known as the voice of the National Football League, the voice of golf and the Masters, a former NFL great and most importantly, a committed Christian, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2013. Pat was born May 10, 1930, in Lake City, Florida. Although born with a congenital problem with...

Jennifer Dawn Wells

Jennifer Dawn Wells

Apr 16, 2013

Our gift from heaven arrived April 6, 1981; "Our Jennifer". As a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, angels descended on April 16, 2013 to return her into the waiting arms of her loving Father, Jesus Christ our Lord. Our hearts are heavy and there is a huge hole only Gods love and mercy and fill. She...

Melva Lou Tallal

Melva Lou Tallal

Apr 13, 2013

Melva was born November 27, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, the first child of Edith, "Eche", Christie and Newton Maddox. Little sister, Norma Ann joined them two years later. When Melva was 5, Newton died of tuberculosis, and Edith was diagnosed a year later with the same disease. Edith spent the next ten years in the Sanatorium in San Angelo,...

William "Bill" Blaskovich

William "Bill" Blaskovich

Apr 8, 2013

William Charles Blaskovich passed away on April 8, 2013 at 91 years, after living a long life as a devoted husband, father and friend to many. Bill was born in a coal camp on the banks of the Des Moines River in Northeastern Dallas County, Iowa. He was the fourth of five sons and three daughters of Opal and...

Dana Timothy Durrence

Dana Timothy Durrence

Mar 31, 2013

Dana Timothy Durrence was born November 21, 1966 in Savannah, Georgia to parents Fern Henry and Lillie Mae Durrence. He passed from this life much too soon on March 31, 2013. Dana is survived by his loving wife and best friend Sherry, children Christina Parker - Gilbert and husband Christopher, Brian Durrence, Tori Durrence, brother George (Terry) Durrence and...

Donald Schofield

Donald Schofield

Mar 28, 2013

Donald K. Schofield was born October 9, 1926 to Warren and Lillie Leard Schofield in Nashua, New Hampshire. He passed from this life on March 28, 2013. At age 17, desiring to serve his country, he left high school and joined the US Navy. After his service in World War II, he returned to Nashua to marry his sweetheart,...

Richard Davis Jr

Richard Davis Jr

Mar 7, 2013

Richard Graham Davis Jr, 78, loving husband, father and grandfather passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2013, at his home in Dallas, TX. Richard was born December 25, 1934, in Washington, DC, the son of Richard Graham Davis Sr. and Lyda Ballard Davis. He is preceded in death by his...