John Pfenning
Memorial services for John Pfenning, 49, of Ruidoso Downs will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Pfenning died Friday, May 6, 2000, in Ruidoso Downs.
He was born Oct. 10, 1950, in Rutland, Vt. He moved to Ruidoso-Ruidoso Downs area six years ago from San Diego, Calif. He had served in the Navy, was a certified physician’s assistant and a personal trainer.
Survivors include his fiancee, Ann Donnelly, of Ruidoso Downs; brothers Thomas Pfenning of Centerville, Mass., and Steve Pfenning, of Rutland, Vt.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.
Blackie Mosteller
Burial services for Royal "Blackie" Mosteller, 77, of Ruidoso, will be held at a later date in Coffeyville, Kan.
Mr. Mosteller died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Ruidoso. He was born Nov. 5, 1922, in Independence, Kan.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a retired pianist. He moved to Ruidoso 30 years ago from Coffeyville, Kan.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Bob Schellstede
Visitation for John "Bob" Robert Schellstede, 56, of Roswell, will be at noon today at the Ballard Funeral home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell, with the Rev. Winston Presnall officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery where the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.
He died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Schellstede was born Jan. 29, 1944, in Tulsa, Okla., to John Schellstede and Eloise J. Rees Schellstede. His father preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas, where he played football. In 1971, he began his career with the Boy Scouts in Dallas, Texas. Later he transferred to Fort Worth, Texas, and to San Antonio, Texas, before serving 13 years in Roswell as the Boy Scout executive. He was recognized nationally for his many achievements in scouting.
A member of the First United Methodist Church, he was very active in the community. He was a member of Roswell Rotary, Reach 2000, Partners in Education, United Way and numerous other educational and youth-related organizations. He also was executive director of the International Styrofoam Ice Chest Lid Museum in Picacho.
He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and attending local school athletic events. He was the wagon boss for the world-famous Circle Diamond Chuckwagon. He was an accomplished chuck wagon cook and won numerous awards.
He especially loved to compete at the annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and especially his Wednesday Coffee Club and meeting with his Fridays group.
Survivors include his mother, Eloise Schellstede of Langley, Okla.; sons David Schellstede and Doug Schellstede of Roswell; their mother, Trudy Schellstede of Roswell; a brother, Richard Schellstede; and his hunting dog, Duke.
His family suggests memorial contributions be made to Conquistador Council Boy Scouts of America Trust Fund at 2603 N. Aspen, Roswell, or to the First United Methodist Church Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund at 200 N. Pennsylvania, Roswell.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ballard Funeral Home.
Frances Arlene Lays
There will be no local funeral for Frances Arlene Lays, 87, of Carrizozo. Burial will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla., with her husband, James, who preceded her in death in 1995.
She was born March 16, 1913 in Brockton, Mass.
She lived in Florida for 40 years before moving to Capitan and later to Carrizozo with her daughter and son-in-law.
Survivors include daughters Barbara Stewart and her husband, Howard, of Carrizozo, and Janet Rankin of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; a son, Ken Lays of Lake Worth, Fla.; brothers Howard Behn and his wife, Gertrude, of Largo, Fla., and Robert Behn of Largo, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Gus J. Beevers
Services for Gus J. Beevers, 94, of Ruidoso, were May 20 at the First United Methodist Church of Wolfforth, with the Rev. Eddie Marcum officiating. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mr. Beevers died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in Ruidoso.
He was born Dec. 8, 1905, in Rush Springs, Okla.
He married Lucile Neal Loving on Oct. 25, 1930, in Clovis. She died May 3, 1996. He moved to Lubbock, Texas in 1952.
Later, he owned and operated the Dutchman Shop in Carlisle until 1984. He moved to Ruidoso in 1992.
During World War II, he trained welders for the military. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wolfforth.
He was preceded in death by daughters Betty and Lula; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, Max, of Ruidoso; daughters Patsy Giullot of Ruidoso, Linda Thompson of Texas City, Texas, and Judy Good of St. Charles, Mo.; sisters Linnie Thomas of Tucumcari, and Dorothy Rose of Placerville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Wolfforth.
Fran Luallin
Memorial service for Fran Luallin, 76, of Ruidoso will be Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in the Ruidoso Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Joyce officiating.
Mrs. Luallin died Tuesday, June 6, in Albuquerque. She was born November 14, 1923, in Groom, Texas. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and a charter member of BPODoes in Ruidoso. She retired from the Hollywood Station post office after 30 years of service. She had moved to Ruidoso in 1947 from Tahoka, Texas.
She married Allen Luallin on May 23, 1942, at O’Donnell, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, of Ruidoso; a daughter, Susie Jacobs of Ruidoso; and two granddaughters LaTisha Jacobs of Phoenix, Ariz., and Cristy Jacobs of Ruidoso.
The family has suggested that memorials go to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.
Michael J. Miller
Visitation for Michael Joseph Miller, 44, of Ruidoso Downs, will be from 3-5 p.m. today at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Cathy Caudle officiating.
Mr. Miller died Friday, June 2, 2000, in Albuquerque.
He was born Dec. 12, 1955, in Alamogordo.
He moved to Ruidoso 20 years ago from El Paso, Texas, and was the former manager of the Yogi Bear RV Park.
He married Barbara Driscoll on Dec. 7, 1984, in El Paso, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of Ruidoso Downs; his father, Dr. Joe Miller of Ruidoso Downs; and a brother, James R. Miller, of Ruidoso Downs.
The family suggests memorials to the National Arbor Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Ruidoso.
