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John Martin Miedema
Born on May 22, 1923 in Haerlem, Netherlands
Departed on March 20, 2007 and resided in Kerrville, TX
Service Date: March 23, 2007
Service Location: Notre Dame Catholic Church
John Martin Miedema, age 83 of Kerrville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in a local hospital. He was born in Haarlem, the Netherlands. He was studying to be a civil engineer when his life took a different turn. In 1943, the Germans put him and many others into a forced labor camp where they were later liberated by the Russians. He eventually found his way home - by foot, by horse, and by train. He then joined the Dutch Navy where he spent the next nine years and became a Master Sergeant in charge of a construction battalion in various countries including Indonesia, Biac and New Guinea.
John received the distinguished service medal for his work. While in a correspondence program, he met his future wife, Bernadette; they made arrangements to meet, and fell in love. They were married on August 17, 1949, and spent more than 58 years together. They renewed their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary.
In 1956, the Miedema family found a sponsor family here in the U.S. which enabled them to come to America and begin their lives once again in Idaho. Their secondary sponsor was the Catholic Church which helped them to find a home in Spokane, WA where John became a carpenter. He then went to back to school and studied structural and architectural design, after which he worked for a number of companies including Sylvania, ISS, United Airlines, and Morton-Thiokol.
After retiring, he and Bernadette lived in their travel trailer for a few months before deciding to settle in Kerrville in 1987. John was involved with the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed playing the accordion to entertain others. He had a brilliant mind that could calculate at the drop of a hat. Their son, Ben, remembers the many camping trips they enjoyed as a family– to Sequoia National Forest, Yellowstone, and Canada, among others.
John taught by example and he will be greatly missed.
May he rest in the loving arms of our Father in Heaven.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Miedema of Kerrville; son, Ben Miedema and wife, Cathy of New Braunfels; sister, Ida Miedema of Haarlem, the Netherlands; sisters in law, Truus Miedema and Janny Schoen, both of Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held Thursday, March 22, 2007, 6 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels officiated by Deacon Charles Domingues.
A memorial mass will be held Friday, March 23, 2007, 10 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Mike Peinemann as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, 1145 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028.
Barbara Mitchell
Born on March 29, 1946
Departed on August 12, 2003 and resided in Kerrville, TX.
Service Date: Pending
Service Location: Pending
Services for Barbara Mitchell, age 57 of Kerrville, who passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at her home, are pending at GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Kerrville.
Coy Mitchell
Born on September 9, 1933
Departed on December 5, 2004,
Service Date: Pending
Service Location: Pending
Services for Coy Mitchell, age 71, who passed away Sunday December 5, 2004 in a San Antonio hospital are pending at GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Bandera.
Marco Antonio Moncayo
Born in San Antonio, TX on November 7, 1963
Departed on May 25, 2003 and resided in Kerrville, TX.
Service Date: Thursday, May 29, 2003
Service Location: Notre Dame Catholic Church
Mr. Marco Antonio Moncayo, age 39 of Kerrville, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003 in Bexar County. He was born in San Antonio on November 7, 1963 to Joe A. Hernandez and Irma Moncayo.
Marco was a welder and a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church.
He is survived by his mother, Irma Martinez of Austin; father, Joe A. Hernandez of Kerrville; sister, Mary Elizabeth Silvas of Galveston; brothers, Damian Duran of Austin and Richard Rodriguez of Kerrville; aunts, Rosemary Cantu of San Antonio, Sylvia Hammond of Nebraska and Anna Marie Castro of Georgia; uncles, Henry Moncayo, John Moncayo and Mario Moncayo, all of San Antonio.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 29, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Michael Boulette as celebrant. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories.
Pallbearers will be Samuel Menchaca, John Aleman, Jr., John Aleman, Adolfo Lopez, Damian Duran and Bobby Garcia.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Kerrville.
Jay K. Moody
Born in Roby, TX on September 15, 1910
Departed on August 1, 2004, and resided in Austin, TX
Service Date: August 5, 2004
Service Location: First United Methodist Church
Jay K. Moody, age 93, of Austin, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004, at North Austin Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1910, in Roby, Texas. At an early age he and his family moved to Heber Spring, Arkansas.
Jay attended the University of Arkansas and Chillicothe Business College. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge in 1929. He married Nell Hays of Hope, Arkansas, in 1942.
Jay and wife Nell opened J. Moody Realty in Hobbs, New Mexico, in 1959, where he was also an independent fee appraiser and VA and FHA appraiser.
Jay served as President of the Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the Board of United Methodist Church, member of the Salvation Army, President of Hobbs Board of local Realtors and President of Hobbs Chapter of Independent Fee Appraisers.
Upon retirement Nell and Jay moved to Ruidoso and joined Perteet-Swearingen Realty. Jay served as President of Ruidoso Board of Realtors, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of the United Methodist Church and was a member of the Rotary Club.
Upon final retirement Nell and Jay moved to Kerrville and later Austin to be near daughter Linda Marse and family.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Moody of Austin; daughter, Linda Marse and husband John Pat of Austin; granddaughter, Melissa Marse Evans and husband Dr. Daren Evans of Austin; great-granddaughter, Olivia Marse Evans; and sister, Elsie Durham Varner of Lubbock.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2004, at First United Methodist Church, Kerrville, Texas, with Dr. Warren Horning, officiating. Masonic services will follow the church service. Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Pallbearers are Al Donaubauer, LeRoy Collins, Walter Dreier, Lawrence Huff, Jim Curlis and John J. Neidhart.
Clarence Eugene Moore, Jr.
Born in Carthage, TX on September 29, 1917
Departed on May 24, 2003 and resided in Kerrville, TX.
Service Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Service Location: Grimes Funeral Chapels
Mr. Clarence Eugene Moore, Jr., age 85 of Kerrville, passed away May 24th, 2003 in a local nursing home. He was born September 29, 1917 in Carthage, TX to Clarence Eugene Moore and Annie Mae Moore. He was formerly married to the late Gladys Kirkland Moore.
He married Ida Rose Dietert, October 20, 1956 in Kerrville, TX. They made their home in Carthage, TX until 1977 when they moved to Kerrville. He is survived by his wife, Ida Rose of Kerrville and two sons, Joe E. Moore and his wife, Patsy of Shreveport, LA and Randal D. Moore of Texarkana, TX. He is further survived by grandchildren, James, Patrick, and Joe Michael Moore and two great grandchildren, William and Brittany Moore of Shreveport, LA and brother in law, Albert Dietert of Kerrville.
He was a graduate of Carthage High School in 1936. He attended Schreiner Institute from 1936 to 1938, then attended Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA from 1938 to 1940. After college, he was employed at two banks, Carthage State Bank and State Bank in Overton, TX. He was later employed at Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company. Since then he had been in personal investments.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28th at Grimes Funeral Chapel with The Reverend Sam Junkin officiating, preceded by a private family graveside service. Honorary pallbearers will be Leland Matthews, Bill Emshoff, Mark Cowden, Elmer Lich, Robert Gates, E.C. Parker, Jr., Felix Real, Aime Frank Real, Jack Stevens, Tom Syfan, David Jackson, Bill Fair, James Ware, Charles Sheldon, Tom Bankhead, Lorne Crowl and Milton Payne.
The family will receive visitors, Tuesday, May 27th, at Grimes Funeral Chapel from 5-7 p.m.
The family wishes to thank Mr. Moore’s loyal sitters and nurses; James Davis, Drew Craig, Michael Nesbit, Joe Ramos and his care-giver and friend for the past eleven years, Jeanie Sappington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the charity on one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Kerrville.
Ida Rose Moore
Born in Kerrville, TX on November 6, 1919
Departed on November 22, 2003, and resided in Kerrville, TX.
Service Date: November 25, 2003
Service Location: Grimes Funeral Chapels
Ida Rose Dietert Moore, Age 84, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003, in a local nursing home. She was born November 6, 1919, in Kerrville, Texas, to Henry F. Dietert and Clara Real Dietert, a pioneer family.
She was a graduate of Tivy High School and attended Schreiner Institute. She married C. E. Moore, Jr. from Carthage, Texas on October 20, 1956. They moved to Carthage, Texas and resided there until 1979 when they moved to Kerrville. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2003.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Hill Country Preservation Society and took great pride in helping with the formation of the museum.
The family will receive friends at Grimes Funeral Chapels on Monday, November 24, 2003, from 5:00 to 7:00 P. M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Moore will be held in Grimes Funeral Chapels at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, November 25, 2003, with The Reverend Sam Junkin, Officiating. Immediately following the services a visitation reception will be held in the Presbyterian Ryan Hall. Private graveside services will be held.
Honorary pallbearers are Leland Matthews, Bill Emshoff, Mark Cowden, Elmer Lich, Robert Gates, E. C. Parker, Jr., Felix Real, Aime Frank Real, Jack Stevens, Tom Syfan, David Jackson, Bill Fair, James Ware, Charles Sheldon, Tom Bankhead, Loren Crowl and Milton Payne.
The family wishes to give special thanks and love to Ida Rose's loyal care givers: Lucy Perez, Maria Duran, Elsie Suggs, Leslie Suggs, Margaret Sweet, Ruth Hollimon, Ruth Lich, Francisca Salazar, Michelle Vasquez and her friend and care giver Jeanie Sappington, for the past eleven years.
She is survived by her twin brother, Albert Real Dietert of Kerrville; Nephew, Billy Dietert and wife Terry; Nephew, Lindsey Dietert and wife Maria; Niece, Helen and husband Gene Tang, all from Phoenix, Arizona; Two Step Sons, Joseph E. Moore and wife Patsy of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Randal Moore of Texarkana, Texas; Grandsons and Great Grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson, Kerrville TX 78028, or to the charity of one's choice.
James Moore
Born in Brown County, TX on April 10, 1937
Departed on January 15, 2004, and resided in Tarpley, TX
Service Date: January 19, 2004
Service Location: Grimes Funeral Chapels
Bandera, TX
James Moore, age 66, a resident of Tarpley, TX the past 12 years, passed away Thursday night, January 15, 2004 in a Kerrville hospital. On April 10, 1937, he was born in Brown County, TX to Ruben Ray and Vera (Williams) Moore. In Houston, TX on May 5, 1956, he married Helen Whatley, who survived him.
He had been employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in customer service 48 years when he retired. Mr. Moore served on the Board of Directors of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Credit Union and is a member of the Missouri Pacific Retired Officer’s Association. He was active in his community, serving as president of the Rio Hondo Property Owner’s Association, was a member of the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department, and the Living Waters Church of Utopia. He was also an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife, Helen Moore of Tarpley, he is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Vasquez and husband, Rick of Converse, TX and Katherine Vara and husband, Mike of Sugarland, TX; one son, James Moore, Jr., and wife, Lynn of Hamilton, TX; a sister, Lida Plexco and husband, Jerry of Houston, TX; and six grandchildren, Alex, Lauren and Bianca Vasquez, Rachel Vara, Brent and Darren McFatter.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 19, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Grimes Chapel in Bandera with Rev. Robert Richarz officiating. Interment will follow in the Tarpley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Bandera.
Camille Annie Moose
Born in Comanche, TX on December 22, 1914
Departed on September 25, 2003 and resided in Caldwell, TX.
Service Date: October 1, 2003
Service Location: Mountain View Cemetery
Camille Annie Moose, 89, born in Comanche, Texas, December 22, 1914, to Edward and Lillie Weathersby, died September 25, 2003, in Caldwell, Texas, where she resided. Camille was married to Fred Moose.
Camille is preceded in death by father and mother, Edward and Lillie Weathersby, her husband Fred Moose, Brothers Charlie, Bud and Raymond Weathersby and Sisters Ivy Morris and Viola Weathersby. She is survived by one daughter Brenda Joyce Leonard; five grandchildren, Joseph Maughan, Brenda Eldridge, Sheilea Ottmers, Kathy Chellis, Michile McGehe, and Joan Ozleman; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one brother, E. H. Weathersby; and one nephew Edward Weathersby.
Camille is retired from Kerrville State Hospital, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kerrville. Camille was a loving grandmother who loved her grandchildren deeply. She was a homemaker and she loved gardening and was very proud of her roses. She gave from the heart.
The family will receive friends at Grimes Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M.
Graveside services, 3:00 P. M., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, Mt. View Cemetery, with Dr. Warren Hornung, Officiating.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, Texas 78028.
James Morav
Born in Poland on November 18, 1926
Departed on July 15, 2004, and resided in Kerrville, TX
Service Date: July 19, 2004
Service Location: Notre Dame Catholic Church
Mr. James Morav, Age 77, of Kerrville, Texas, died on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Morav, a resident of Kerrville for 76 years and a prior resident of Tucson, Arizona, was born in Poland on November 18, 1926, to Michael and Dora Morawel.
He married Mary Claire LaBine on November 25, 1947, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She preceded him in death on October 11, 1999. James was an apartment manager and a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church.
Survivors, One daughter, Michelle Wavell and husband Arthur of Corpus Christi, Texas; One Sister, Sophie Bohach of Toronto.
Mass, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2004, Notre Dame Catholic Church, with Father Greg Nevlud, celebrant.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the Freeman Fritz Animal Shelter, 515 Spur 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
