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Malcolm Purvis
Malcolm Purvis Precinct 2 County Commissioner passed away Sunday morning at his home, surrounded by friends and family, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Malcolm Purvis was born January 3, 1935 to John Albert and Deliah Bell Simmons Purvis and passed away on August 19, 2001 in Magnolia, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mothers, Deliah Bell Simmons Purvis and Anna Ruth Purvis, brother Carol Purvis.
Malcolm served as Precinct 2 Montgomery County Commissioner for 15 years, served in the US Navy, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Magnolia, member of the Masonic Lodge #147 Plantersville, past president and member of the Magnolia ISD School Board, member of the Montgomery County Fair Association, Magnolia Lions Club, Magnolia Volunteer Fire Dept. (Past Fire Chief), past president and member of the Magnolia Little League Association, Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, Magnolia Athletic Band Booster Clubs, VFW Post 4709, Lifetime Member, South Montgomery County Chamber, Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce, honorary member of Needham Volunteer Fire Dept., Executive Committee Member of HGAC, Magnolia Jr. High PTO and Pioneer of Magnolia Friendship Center.
Malcolm believed in supporting and serving his community and was a special supporter of the area teenagers and young people.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Rose Roye Purvis; son and daughter-in-law Malcolm Jr. and Christine Purvis; daughters and son-in-law, Nita and Carl McNulty, June Davis; grandchildren, Kristin and Courtney McNulty, Scott, Richard and Dusty Davis; his father, John Albert Purvis; brothers and sister-in-laws, Clifford and Barbara Purvis, John and Doris Purvis and by numerous nieces and nephews and hundreds of friends.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, August 22 at the First Baptist Church in Magnolia, Dr. Ed Seay and Brother Steve Wehrle officiated. A Masonic graveside service followed at the Magnolia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Capt. Tommy Gage, Jerry Matthews, Craig Doyle, Wilson Walters, Commissioner Mike Meador, Richard Anderson and Leon Combs. Honorary Pallbearers were Carl "Big Mac" McNulty, Ronnie Chumley, Earl Gray, Bill Green, Constable Tim Holifield, "Big Jim" Anderson, Commissioner Ed Chance and Commissioner Ed Reinhart.
Etta Viola Leisy
Services were held for Etta Viola Leisy on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Erich Schaefer officiating, interment was held at College Station Cemetery.
Mrs. Leisy was born on May 27, 1904 and passed away on November 1, 2001. She has lived in Bryan, Texas since 1986. She was a retired school teacher, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Mended Hearts Club. Mrs. Leisy was preceded in death by husband Henry T. Leisy. She is survived by sons Ralph Leisy and wife Rita of College Station, Texas, Henry and wife Lutie of Millbrook, AL and Robert and wife Delores of Key West, Fla. Sisters: Arlene Mensing, Dorothy Dye both of Roswell, NM and Florence Reynolds of Albuqerque, NM. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren,
Gregory Dean Clement
Memorial Services were held October 30, 2001, for Gregory Dean Clement, age 17, of Montgomery, Texas, at the Walden Yacht Club with Ghazi Nasr officiating.
Gregory passed away, on October 27, 2001. Gregory was born on January 14, 1984, he is survived by his father, Wesley Dean Smith; mother Sandra L. Spencer; step-father, Larry W. Spencer; sister Nicole; brother James Jordy; grandmother, Virginia J. Clement and great-grandmother Bernice Grau. Numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Thank you to all of his friends for your comfort
It will be the little things that we remember, the quiet moments, the laughter, the smiles. And though it is hard right now, it will be these memories that will turn this pain, into smiles again. We love and will miss you. We hope that your friends may learn from your mistake. That drinking and driving do not mix. Your Family
Harold Alton Shiver
Harold Alton Shiver, age 73 of Dobbin, Texas passed away on October 19, 2001 at his home in Dobbin after and long and courageous battle with cancer.
Harold Alton Shivers was born on October 5, 1928 to Harold Alonzo Shiver and Thelma Irene Shiver, the eldest of three sons. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad company for 40 years. A career which saw him starting as a crew clerk and climbing the ladder to the position of general Manager of Labor Relations and an officer of the Southern Pacific Railroad.. Harold Shiver was considered an expert in the field of Labor Relations, affirmative action and general railroad operations. He was also a consultant to the sister entities controlled by the Southern Pacific Companies. With his jurisdiction being all boundaries of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and having final approval of all labor relations related instruments, Shiver presented cases throughout the United States on behalf of the Southern Pacific Railroad. His expertise in the legal field of labor relations led Shiver to present cases before the National Board of Labor Relations, represent the Southern Pacific at United States Senate Committee Hearings in Washington, D.C., numerous state and federal courts both initial and appellate.
Harold loved being outdoors and spent his retirement years hunting and fishing in Mexico, Texas and other game areas throughout the USA.
Mr. Shiver is a member of the Montgomery United Methodists Church, Montgomery, Texas and the Navasota Masonic Lodge #229 AF&M. He also served on the Montgomery Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Harold Alton Shiver is survived by his mother, Thelma Irene Shiver, of Conroe, Texas. Brother Billy Edward Shiver of Houston, Texas, His wife of 53 years, Ruby Shriver; son Donald Lee Shiver and wife Diann; daughter Sharon Louise Hulon and husband Thomas; three grandsons, D.L. Shiver II and Dex Alan Shiver of Madisonville, Texas, Matthew Scott Hulon of Navasota, Texas; granddaughters Stephanie Michelle Hulon of Navasota, Texas and 15 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Lee Shiver, father Harold Alonzo Shiver and stepmother Mary Louise Shiver.
Memorial services were held at Montgomery United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Texas, the Reverend Calvin Beckendorf officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Montgomery United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1330, Montgomery, Texas 77356.
Bonnie Jo Mayer
Services were held on Monday, October 15, 2001 for Bonnie Jo Mayer, a life long resident of Montgomery, at Metcalf Funeral Home, Rev. Chuck Brice officiated. The Interment was at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Mayer was born April 19, 1933 in Montgomery, Texas and passed away October 11, 2001 in Tomball, Texas.
Mrs. Mayer is survived by her husband, Charles G. Mayer; sons, Stanley Chmiel and wife Lisa of Willis and Leon A. "Tony" Chmiel and wife Jeannie of Montgomery; step-children, Charles P. Mayer and wife Teresa of Aransas Pass, Richard D. Mayer of Willis, Kenneth Mayer and wife Sharon of Pearland, Marla Kay Chaloupka and husband Brian of San Antonio; brother, H.D. Heaton and wife Deanna of Montgomery; grandchildren, Lee, Brandy, Kelly, Angela Dawn and Travis; step-grandchildren, Kristen, Erin, Kevin, Lauren; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Anthony and Alex.
She was a greatly loved person and will be missed by many.
Martha Estrella
Martha Estrella, 65 of Celaya, Gto. Mexico, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2001 in Houston, Texas. Martha is survived by daughter Sonia ( Lilly ) Anderson, son in law David Anderson, and grandchildren Justin, Tyler, and Sharon Anderson of Montgomery plus many other relatives. Funeral services were held in Celaya, Gto. Mexico, on Wednesday, September 26, 2001.
Susanna Marie West
Susanna Marie West, of Montgomery, Texas passed away January 21, 2002 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul West. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Patsy West and Melton and Sandy West. Grandchildren, Monte West and his wife Kim, Kevin West, Jeffery West and his wife Tami, Rachel Fuller, Paula Reinke and her husband Larry, and Susan West. Great grandchildren; Lacy, Megan, Ryan, Jacob, Garrett, Brittany, Kaycee, Taylor, Dalton, Heath, Adam, Coleman, Paden, Zac and Dallas. Numerous other relatives and friends.
Grandma West, my Grandmother was a nurse for many years and will be missed by more people than you could imagine. If you were brought up in Montgomery County, chances are my Grandmother at one time or the other took care of you or someone you loved at the old hospital and then at the new hospital. I also lost a Great Uncle Johnnie Giesinger this week, and the reason I dropped this note in the obit is because even Uncle Johnnie’s daughter Sheri in her grief mentioned how Grandma West took care of her dad when he had a collapsed lung. Her story was one of many who have called this week or have mentioned this fact to me over the years. Grandma West life was that of taking care of people, even people she didn’t know, she’d take care of them as if she had known them all their life.
Even at the rest home she was at during the last days of her life, she still helped in her own way.
Back in the not so long ago days, Grandma was basically the family doctor for all of us in the community of Dobbin and Dacus and a good number from Montgomery. Many times people would come by or call to get her advise, and come to think of it, she never accepted anything for her service, but you were sure to take home some fresh vegetables from her garden.
She was one of the Great Ones and I know that God will take great care of her now! From Monte.
Visitation 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 23. Funeral services 10 am Thursday at Klein Funeral Chapel, Tomball. Interment will follow in Perry Cemetery.
Johnnie Giesinger
Long time cattle and milk-hauler, Johnnie Giesinger passed away January 20, 2002, in Conroe, Texas at the age of 77. He was born December 28, 1924 in Montgomery, Texas. He was married to Maggie Earline Barrett on May 20, 1944 in Montgomery, Texas. Johnnie and Earline were married for 57 years. Johnnie spent 25 years in the milk-hauling business, starting with "cans on ice". From can the business flourished to tank trucks and finally diesel trucks. Mr. Giesinger proudly served on the Montgomery School Board and raised four daughters to be devoted teachers. His daughters all live in the area and work for the Montgomery School District. Sandra Cahoon, Sheri Schaefer, Marilyn Burzynski and husband Marvin and Tina Hanna and husband Rick. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren who lovingly called him "Pa"; Robin Dwyer and husband Mike; Holly Rodriquez and husband Anthony; Wendy Hood and husband Jon; Shelly Lane, Chase Hanna, Jay Burzynski and Cody Hanna. The great grandchildren are; Tanner Schultz, Carly Rodriquez, Bradley Hood and Cole Rodriquez. Johnnie was very patriotic and was proud to have served in the 82nd Airborne during World War II. He had great stories to tell and talked often about fighting in the "Battle of the Bulge". He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Willis American Legion Hall. Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dora Winslow, a sister, Betty Martin and a brother Edgar Giesinger. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Dolly Heintz and Mary Mock. Many nieces, nephews and friends survive. Johnnie loved his family, cattle and land until the very end. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Metcalf Chapel with Rev. Ken Hayman officiating. Pallbearers were: Charlie Harris, Rick Hanna, Marvin Burzynski, Kenny Mock, Mickey Mock, Anthony Rodriquez, Dale Harris and George Carter. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the American Legion Post #618 in Willis.
Plez Morgan, Local Teacher Passes Away
"If you attended Montgomery ISD, he taught you, he taught you all, not only Math but many lessons in life!"
Plez Morgan, a very well respected and much loved teacher& friend of Montgomery, Texas passed away at the age of 69 on January 11, 2002, in Galveston, Texas. He was the son of the late Curtis and Bertha Morgan, was born October 10, 1932 in Colmesneil, Texas. His family later moved to Kountze, Texas where he attended public school. At the age of 16 he graduated from Charlton Pollard High School in Beaumont. He studied at Texas College in Tyler for two and a half years, and he graduated from Texas Southern University in 1957. He obtained his Masters Degree in Mathematics from Prairie View A&M University in 1971.
He began his teaching career at (then) Lincoln High School in Montgomery, Texas. He coached football and basketball for twelve years. As a coach, his football team won the state championship in 1958, and his basketball teams went to the state tournament in 1960, 1965, and 1968. He retired from Montgomery ISD in 1994. In 1995, he started teaching at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Conroe, Texas from which he retired in 2000.
He was an active member in his church where he was a deacon, Sunday School superintendent, church treasurer, and a member of the senior choir.
His sister Erie and brother Bob Morgan preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, companion and friend, Ruth Morgan; sisters Mary Bryant, Lois (Shawn) Randle and brother Louis (Velma) Morgan; one brother-in-law Tassie Bailey, Jr. (Juanita), son Gale (Armatha) Daniels; daughters; Gwendolyn Morgan-Rios, Janice Yates, Shirley Nicholas and She’Vonne Morgan; grandchildren, Terry and Timothy Daniels, Bailey Nicholas, Shania Morgan and Shanice Morgan-Rios. Special niece, Judy (Liz) Bryant; close cousin Deloris Durham and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services will be held for Mr. Morgan, Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Montgomery High School, 22825 Hwy. 105, Montgomery, Texas beginning at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will be at the Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery, Texas. Wake Services will be Friday, January 18, 2002 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bethel Road, Montgomery, Texas from 7-9 p.m.
Mr. Morgan, taught, coached and had the upmost respect and love from many of the people of Montgomery, he will be sorely missed.
