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E. Wayne Ferguson
E. Wayne Ferguson, of Ontario, died on February 18, 2008 in Houston, TX where he lost his 2 year long battle with cancer.
Born, Elmer Wayne Ferguson, on January 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Francis Henry Ferguson and Lola Amelia Mayhew. He was also preceeded in death by his brother Leslie Allen Ferguson. He loved the outdoors, whether he was enjoying the serenity of camping and fishing at Yosemite or the warm sunny, sandy days at the beach, he loved to spend time with his family and friends. Wayne was an avid animal lover who always treated his animals, Rocky, Betsy, Nada, Scrapps, and so many more like family. He could never turn a blind eye to an animal in despair. His dedication and commitment to his work could not be matched.He loved what he did and the friends he worked with. A special thanks to Charles Miller who was more than a boss to Wayne, he was someone who he could talk with and confide in, Charles was a true friend indeed.
Surviving Wayne is his wife of many years Thomasina Gates Ferguson; his grandchildren, Payton, Amanda, Jake, Axl and Luca. Also surviving are his daughters; Daniel Bonn, Denise Ferguson, and Dina Metzger; son, Eric Ferguson and wife Margaret; sister, Nancy Ruth Ferguson.
A memorial service for family and friends will be recieved in The Chapel of Miller Funeral Services in Houston, TX, on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 2:00 to 2:30 pm.
Joseph J. Taschler
Joseph John Taschler, 56, born on March 8, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Joseph will be missed by his family and friends.
Mary E. Gribble
ELEANOR NEELEY GRIBBLE, 85, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2008. Survivors include Jim Gribble, her husband of 54 years; Leslie Brown, Jay Gribble, and Nancy Gribble-Tay, her children; and her four grandchildren. Visitation will be at Miller Funeral Services, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, on Monday, February 18 from 4-7pm. Funeral mass will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft, Houston, at 11am on Tuesday, February 19. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity.
Virgil C. Fruth
VIRGIL CHARLES FRUTH Virgil was born February 5, 1925 in Lilbourne, Missouri and died at the age of 83 on February 14, 2008, in his Houston home. Houston has been home to Virgil and his family for the past 45 years. He was a devoted husband to his beloved Jeannie for 54 years and a dedicated and giving father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Virgil was a brilliant financial investor, but he'd always worked hard too. Even as a young boy, spraying apple trees with his father, he drug a hose many times his size and weight through the orchards. Always industrious, as a youth he earned 50 cents per week, lighting the stove each day for his teacher at the schoolhouse. In 1943, Virgil graduated from Napoleon High School in Ohio. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy to Officer Candidate School. On February 19, 1944, he earned his Commission, his Ensign promotion to Officer. He learned of the honor via a congratulatory telegram sent to him by his older brother Lloyd and his wife Katy. Virgil attended and graduated from The University of Pennsylvania's highly esteemed Wharton School with a BS in Economics. He married
Betty Jean Bettridge April 5, 1947 in Napoleon, Ohio; they were united in marriage in the living room of his parents, Edward Harmon and Freada Emma Fruth. Virgil worked for Gulf Oil Company for 37 years as a Financial Forecaster and Analyst. He was transferred from Toledo, Ohio, to Houston, in 1963. Retiring from Gulf in 1985, he maintained friends with many of his colleague's, even to date. While dedicated and hardworking, Virgil was never `married
' to his work. He pursued many hobbies with great passion, over the years. He was an avid and accomplished bowler. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly two decades, leading Troop 177 to Philmont Scout Ranch in NM and countless other camping expeditions and Jamboree's. Virgil earned the highest leadership honor in scouting, the Silver Beaver Award, for his many years of dedicated service. Also, he and Jeannie were avid line dancers who enjoyed practicing and participating in local expositions. A master at the card games Pinochle and Euchre, he won the last Pinochle game he played on Feb 2, 2008, partnering with his son Rob, defeating his daughter Lori and son-in-law Mike; he enjoyed a rare `Double Pinochle' that game as well. There is no doubt that one of Virgil's favorite pastimes was cycling. Virgil joined the Houston Bicycle Club in 1974 and served as President for the 1977-1978 term, and as an officer in various capacities for much of the 1970's. In 1985 Virgil got his first tandem, and from then on he and Jeannie were a tandem team. Virgil was instrumental in starting the Houston Area Tandem Society (HATS) in 1986, and also had served as President. Virgil and Jeannie toured in England and all over the United States. They attended many tandem rallies including the Southwest Tandem Rally, Midwest Tandem Rally and the Northwest Tandem Rally. They also loved cycling in the Richmond/Rosenberg area as well as the Texas Hill Country. Virgil loved to bike and he and Jeannie made many long-time friends through cycling. Virgil also loved traveling and going on cruises. He and his brother Larry and wife Barbara, brother Lloyd and wife Katy, and brother Melvin and wife Marshann, often met at the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas or in Branson, Missouri, for food, fun and family. Often they cruised together too, or he and Jeannie would travel with close friends. They cruised from the Eastern to the Western Caribbean as well as to Alaska, Hawaii, Germany, Austria, Scotland, England and Canada, making friendships that were, despite the miles, often maintained indefinitely. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Fruth, his son, Richard Virgil Fruth, his brother, Melvin Fruth and his parents, Edward and Freada Fruth. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Ann Fruth and her husband Mike Kupsinel, his son Robert Charles Fruth and his grandson, Jason Fruth, his daughter-in-law, Marlene Fruth and his granddaughter, Sarah Fruth, his brother Lloyd Fruth and wife Katy, his brother Larry Fruth and wife Barbara and his sister-in-law Marshann Fruth. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his lifelong neighbor and friend, Calvin Pickard and countless other friends and neighbors. Last but not least, he is survived by his favorite grand-pup, Noah. Virgil's church family meant a great deal to him. Our family appreciates everyone at Gethsemane who embraced him after the losses of Jeannie and Richard. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chris Logothetis and his team at M.D. Anderson, including but not limited to, Geo, Cynthia, Claudette, Donnah, Valerie, Lisa and Betsy for a decade of kind and compassionate support. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Gethsemane Methodist Church, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77074, (713) 774-7693 for a Memorial Service, followed immediately, at the church, by fellowship and BBQ from the Swinging Door. Those wishing to honor Virgil with Memorial contributions may send them to M.D. Anderson Cancer Research or the American Heart Institute in his name.
Ethelwyn M. Shilson
Ethelwyn M. Shilson, born on September 4, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Ethelwyn will be missed by her family and friends.
Amy R. Virgilio
Amy Randall Virgilio, born on August 7, 1967 in Houston, Texas passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Amy will be missed by her family and friends.
William O. Hull
William Oliver Hull, 78, born on October 18, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. William will be missed by his family and friends.
Shirley E. Richards
Shirley Elizabeth Richards, 73, born on September 15, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Shirley will be missed by her family and friends.
Doris M. Linquist
Doris Maxine Linquist, 79, born on December 21, 1928 passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Doris will be missed by her family and friends
Helen E. Burford
Helen Esther Burford, 91, born on November 7, 1916 in Bethany, West Virginia passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Helen will be missed by her family and friends.
Phillip J. Viola
PHILIP JAMES VIOLA, age 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 6, 2008. He was much loved as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marjorie Caywood Viola, their son, Jay Viola and his wife, Stefanie and his grandson, Scott Viola. He is also survived by Helen Viola, the wife of his late brother Frank Viola and dozens of beautiful nieces and nephews all so dear to him. Born July 17, 1921 in Houston, Texas he proudly served his country in the South Pacific during World War II after graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. Mr. Viola retired from Harrison Equipment Company in 1991 after 50 years of dedicated service. P.J. will always be remembered for his quick wit and humor and a generous and caring heart. He will be greatly missed. Friends and family are cordially invited to a visitation at their home from 2pm-5pm on Saturday, February 9th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude a donation to the Houston Hospice, the Houston Junior Forum Endowment Fund (P.O. Box 130502, Houston TX 77219) or the charity of your choice in his memory. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Houston Hospice for their care during the past year.
Joe E. Franklin
Joe Eddie Franklin, 65, born on November 21, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Cypress, Texas. Joe will be missed by his family and friends.
Eunice B. Jackson
Eunice Bell Jackson, 53, born on June 5, 1954 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Eunice will be missed by her family and friends.
Alicia A. Milde Rueda
Alicia A. Milde Rueda, 79, born on September 1, 1928 in Argentina passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Alicia will be missed by her family and friends.
Charles F. Lawrence
CHARLES FRANKLIN LAWRENCE passed away at the age of 79 at home in Houston, TX on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Charlie was born on April 7, 1928 in Edinburg, TX. After graduating high school in 1946 flagin San Antonio, he attended college for two years and then joined the Navy. During his service, he was a fighter pilot and fought in the Korean War. After leaving the Navy in 1951, he attended the University of Houston and graduated in 1953 with a BA. During his life he worked in real estate, was a contractor and later started a lock company. He was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn Wilson Lawrence and Arden Lawrence; his brother, Jim Lawrence; and brother and sister-in-law Arden and Gertrude Lawrence. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Cheri and Marvin Migura and Lauralee and Danny Smith; grandchildren, Philip and Jack Smith; sister-in-law, Claire Lawrence; and nieces and nephews, Chris Hughes and husband Charles, Tom Lawrence and wife Theresa, Ward Lawrence and wife Linda and Dene Nichols and husband Mark; and two great nephews and one great niece. The family would like to extend their most grateful thanks to all of his wonderful friends who were so kind and giving to him through the years. There was a private memorial service for the immediate family and he will be buried at the Veteran's Memorial cemetery in Houston. For those who desire, a charitable donation may be made to Meals on Wheels, In Care of the JCC, 5601 South Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096.
Gerard DeCantitis
GERARD (ROD) DECANDITIS, born November 29, 1941 in New York, New York, died in Houston on February 3, 2008. Rod is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Glenn Moore and wife Lisa, Roddy Brennan and fiancée Arlene; grandchildren, Sara and Jason Moore; and brother, Michael DeCanditis and wife Jeannie. Visitation, Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 5:00-9:00 pm, with funeral service at 7:00 pm, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Services.
Francisco Limas
Francisco Limas, 77, born on April 18, 1930 in Mexico passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Francisco will be missed by his family and friends.
Isabel M. Cotoli
Isabel M. Cotoli, 89, born on January 10, 1919 in Cuba passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Isabel will be missed by her family and friends.
Norma L. Lewis
Norma L. Lewis, 88, born on January 28, 1920 in Houston, Texas passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 in Bexar County, Texas. Norma will be missed by her family and friends.
Norma L. Smith
Norma L. Smith, 78, born on December 19, 1929 in Little Cypress, Texas passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Norma will be missed by her family and friends.
Pamela J. Burrell
PAMELA JOAN EDWARDS BURRELL, born July 31, 1947 in Washington, D.C. passed away January 29, 2008 in Austin, Texas. Pam is survived by son, Jerry Shane Burrell and wife Heather of Houston; daughter, Tiffany Elaine Roberts and husband Randy of Austin; and grandchildren, Tyler and Mia Roberts. A celebration of Pam's life will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Second Baptist Church 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas with Rev. Jeff Calhoun officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Park Westheimer.
Roger J. McLaughlin
Roger J. Mclaughlin, 52, born on June 3, 1955 in Darby, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Roger will be missed by his family and friends.
Mary Whitaker
Mary Whitaker, 84, born on May 12, 1923 in Redfield, Iowa passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Mary will be missed by her family and friends.
Donald H. Morman
DONALD H. (TOD) MORMAN, 80, passed away on January 27, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, he spent his boyhood exploring and enjoying the outdoors. As a Boy Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Tod earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
Sara Elizabeth Peterson
Sara Elizabeth Peterson, 94, born on August 18, 1914 in Parkdale, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Sara will be missed by her family and friends.
Mary Edna Van Dyke
Mary Edna Van Dyke, 77, born on November 18, 1930 in Beaumont, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Mary will be missed by her family and friends.
Jean Lynn Gordon
Jean Lynn Gordon, 77, born on August 15, 1931 in Shattuck, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Jean will be missed by her family and friends.
Lonna Dee Keeth
Lonna Dee Keeth, 44, born on September 12, 1963 in Boise, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Lonna will be missed by her family and friends.
