B5 Funerals and Memorials Continued on next page (a- -r Vi Austin American-Statesman METRO STATE Sunday, June 17, 2007 Michael Stephen Hagood David M. Clickner David M. Clickner passed away Thursday June 14, 2007 surrounded by friends and family after a brief illness. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on February 14, 1938. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the USMC after 20 years of dedicated service.
He graduated with honors from Western Michigan University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He spent his retirement years as Assistant Chief with the Circle Volunteer Fire Department where he made many close friends. Throughout his life he served die community and was a member of many organizations including the IEEE, the Old Crows, the American Legion, the Foresters, and the TROA. David was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Jacqueline A.
Clickner, brother Laverne Arnold and wife Cindy of Oxnard, CA, sister Sally Draper and husband Gary of Alamo Michigan. He will be missed greatly by his children David C. Clickner and wife RutliAnne of Newman, GA, Lee Ann Troyka and husband Vince of Columbia, SC, Nancy L. Wilson and husband Dan of Morris, IL, Richard James Clickner and wife Denise of Bastrop, TX and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will be remembered and held in the hearts of many, especially dearest friends Elmer and Marilyn Funder-bunk, Alvin and Angela Summers, Corey Summers, and Judy West.
Melvin Goetz Melvin Goetz of Georgetown, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at St. David's Hospital. Mel was born in 1935 to Joseph and Anna Goetz. He was raised in Russell, Kansas. Mel graduated from Emporia State University in 1960 with a degree in Accounting.
He married Jane Miller that same year. Mel and Jane lived in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area for many years, where he was employed by the Pillsbury Corporation. Mel enjoyed a successful career in labor relations where he was highly respected for his negotiation skills. After his retirement in 1989, he and his wife relocated to Central Texas. Mel will be remembered as a lov-i ing husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Jane of Georgetown; daughter, Cori Fernandez of Santa Rosa, California; son, Jon, his wife Lori and their daughter, Sara of Round Rock; and son, Matthew, his wife Laura and their sons, Hayden and Camden of Wisconsin. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, brother Marvin, and sister Joann Walters. The family invites friends to celebrate Mel's life with them on Monday, June 18, 2007, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the Gabriel's Funeral Chapel in Georgetown. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring nursing staff at St.
David's Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made in Mel's name to Lighthouse Hospice or the American Heart Association. The Gabriel's Funeral Chapel in Georgetown is in charge of local JL Frances Bculah Williams Ncwlovc Power Frances Bculah Williams Newlove Power passed away June 4, 2007. She was born on the Williams Ranch on the Llano River in Llano County, Texas, August 31, 1911, to James Albert Williams and Mary Margaret Loe. She was the youngest of nine children.
She had a B.B.A. and M. Ed. from The University of Texas at Austin. She was a certified teacher and counselor in the State of Texas and a Registered Parliamentarian.
She was a niember of The University of Texas at Austin's faculty team in the Research and Development Center for Teacher Education for twenty years. Earlier she served as president of the Austin branch of the American Association of University Women, the Austin Woman's Parliament, Bereans, the University Ladies Club, and the Fellowship Forum of the University Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School to the teen-age boys' class. She also served as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Travis County Juvenile Board, and was a charter and lifelong member of the Faculty Club at The University of Texas at Austin. She joined the Daughters of the Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to simplify the research for her nieces. In 1937, she married George Hillis Newlove, a distinguished author and Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas in Austin for 39 years.
They shared almost fifty wonderful years together before his death in 1984. Within three days in February, 1940, two of her sisters died leaving eleven children. "Aunt and "Uncle G.H." became loving, caring, understanding "stand-in parents." They opened their home as well as their hearts and 3008 Washington Square, Austin, TX, became headquarters for many of them during World War II and for several weddings after its end. More than 40 nieces and nephews and their children have warm, wonderful memories of "Aunt and "Uncle G.H." On June 18, 1992, she married John Eugene Power, an award-winning Sales Representative with IBM and an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. She authored a book, The Little Light, to honor Gene.
She was also blessed with the love of Gene's exceptional family, his son Keith and his wife, Carole, in Nebraska, his daughter, Alice and her husband, Forrest Dolgener in Iowa, plus two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all who remained in close contact even after Gene's death in February, 2003. "Miss and Gene enjoyed over ten years of love and happiness. Bculah was also preceded in death by her eight siblings and their spouses, Alberta Barnett (Homer), Hiram Williams (Nona Ligon), Shirley Williams (Ellen Drace), Daisy Smith (Oliver), Mary Smith (Leonard), Bill Williams (Gertrude Ligon), Maggie "Bob" Gunn (Roy), Annie Smith (Tess), and many nieces and nephews. Beulah's love and laughter along with her strength and wisdom will be greatly missed by the many friends and relatives who knew and cherished her. Peggy Frances Lyda McK-enzie, Amy Hanmer, and Patsy Lee Gunn Spencer were blessed to live near enough to visit her often.
Sincere appreciation goes to the staff of Westminster Manor and its Health Care Center for the love and care given to her and her entire family throughout the years. A memorial service will be held in Westminster Manor's Chapel at 4100 Jackson Ave. in Austin, TX, on Sunday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow in Westminster's Solarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The University of Texas at Austin's George Ilillis Newlove Faculty Fellowships in Accounting or the School of Education, Department of Research and Development.
COOK-WALDEN Funerals It Ovulations 6100 North Lamar 454-5611 William R. Robinette William R. Robinette of Cedar Park, Texas passed away on June 3, 2007 at die age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife Marcine, two sons, Ron Robinette and family of Maryland, Lyle Robinette and family of Michigan, and two daughters, Michelle Lyon and family of Cedar Park, Texas and Renee Gilmore and family of Missouri Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Ft.
Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his name to ACH, A-Mcd Community Hospice, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 242 South, Austin, Texas 78757 Mike Hagood, 55, of Austin died at home on Lake Travis on Wednes-' day after several months illness. Mike was born May 17, 1952 in Austin and attended Pearce Jr. High, Reagan High and tliree semesters of college. He worked as a Contractor all of his life doing construction, welding, boat building and land work in the Lake area.
Mike had many friends and he lived life to the fullest. His special loves were his two German Shepherds, his Harley bike and his boats. Mike will be deeply missed by his friends, his family and his dogs. Mike is survived by his mother, Gwen Hagood Ross, his sister, Gail Lynn Hagood, his daughter, Kristy Lynn Dearing and his two grandchildren, Gabriel Kane Hcitkamp and Gibson Arial Dearing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Viewing will be held at noon Monday, June 18th and services at 1:00 p.m. Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Burial at CookWalden Memorial Hill Cemetery, 14501 North IH 35 at Howard Lane, Pflugerville. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com VVK1U) KVl CORLEY-FlSH fC-J II II A V. 8125 Umar, 512452-8811 -4 4 1 Geanell Poland Geanell Harper Poland, a resident of Round Rock for the past 18 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
She was born September 28, 1931, in Joelton, Tennessee, to William Albert and Lizzie Thomas Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Poland. Geanell will be sadly missed by nieces, Debbie Patton, Lorcn Pat ton; and daughter, Chloe, Kecia and Scott Hurt; and sons, Will Hurt and Eric Patton. She is also survived by numerous aunts, including Nell Mur-phree; and cousin, Wilma Murphree, all of Tennessee.
Visitation will be held at the Cook-WaldenCapital Parks Funeral Home, Pflugerville, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2007. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 18, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at Cook-WaldenCapital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville COOK WALDEN Ypital lJarks Funerals Cremations J) 14501 North IH35 James Richard "Jimbo" Grove James Richard "Jimbo" Grove, born July 17, 1939, passed away June 14, 2007. Jim was preceded in death by Ills parents, William L. Grove, and Nina Pearl Grove of Hager-stown, Maryland.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hudson, one son, Casey L. Hudson, and two daughters, Jaida Grove Lee and Shannon Ritchie, and seven grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, William L. Grove, and wife, Evelyn, niece, Cheryl Lannon, and nephew, Bill Grove, III, of Hager-stown, Maryland. Jim worked as director of special projects at Uncle Gus' Marina on Lake Whitney, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and being with friends.
Jim was a member of the Exchange Club of Austin and memorial donations may be made in his name to the Exchange Club CAF for the prevention of child abuse projects. Memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center in Johnson City, Texas, on Saturday, June 23, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.. 4 i VeraNachmanTownscnd Vera Nachman Townsend, 86, died at home on June 14 after a long illness.Vera was happily married for 50 years to CoL John D. Townsend, until his death in 1991. She was an Army daughter born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 10, 1921 and wife most of her life.
Vera was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and had lived in Austin since 1964. She traveled widely, read voraciously, and gardened enthusiastically. She was also a cook and a needlepoint artist. She was one of a kind, dearly loved, and will be much missed. include her two children, John M.
and Jane S. Townsend, her daughter-in-law Frances, and two grandchildren, James and Patrick. Vera was a great lover' of dogs. Contributions may be sent in lieu of flowers to the Humane Society of the United States. A memorial service will be held at St.
Matthews Episcopal Church in Austin (8134 Mesa Drive) at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, followed by burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com WICKl) KSJ CORLEY-FlSH A I. HdME M2.5 I.amar, M'Wi-SMl Kir: Jerry Wilhclm Jerry Fay Wilhclm passed away peacefully on June 15, 2007. The date marked the end of her illness with breast cancer which she courageously fought for many years. Jerry was born the daughter of Emmet and Elva Brumbalow in Litdefield, Texas on August 16, 1943.
She graduated from Mdy High School and went on to graduate from Southwest Texas Teacher's College in San Marcos, with a B.A. in Education. In November of 1969, she married Claude Willielm and the two of them built their home together in Rockne, Texas. It was also hi 1969 that she became the resident theatre arts teacher at Bastrop High School and remained there until she retired from teaching in 1996. In addition to teaching, Jerry directed Bastrop High School's U.I.L.
One Act Play competition for 27 years. Under-her direction, Bastrop. High School won many awards at the district, regional and state levels. Through her passion for the theatre she touched the hearts of countless students and young dramatists. Jerry's battle with breast cancer began in 2000.
She always considered herself a fighter and a survivor. Her courage was captivating. She inspired many other survivors not to give up in their battle with cancer. She reached many survivors by becoming very involved with the Bastrop County Chapter of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. She played a critical part in coordinating teams for the Relay.
Even when her own cancer returned after remission, she dedicated endless hours to the annual occasion. In May of 2006 she was honored as the key note speaker for the Relay and the entire event was dedicated to her. Generations of former students surprised her at the Relay by attending in her honor. In addition to her husband Claude, Jerry is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Bruce -Vin-klarek of Bastrop and her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Lora Wilhelm of Rockne. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Trevor, Hunter, Adrianna, Danielle and Ella Vinklarek of Bastrop and Katelyn Wilhelm of Rockne; brother Bill Brumbalow of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and sister Doris Parker of Mendon, Nevada.
Jerry's vivacious and electric personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her greatest gift to the world was her infectious laughter. Her legacy will live on in the memory of her students, colleagues, friends and family. Services will begin with a rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockne, Texas at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17. Mass and burial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Jerryjs honor to: American Cancer Society Relay for Life Bastrop Chapter, CO First National Bank of Bastrop, Attn: Margaret Hanna, P.O. Drawer Bastrop, TX 78602 (phone: (512) 321-2561). Gilbert Barrera Gilbert Barrera, age 81, of Austin passed away with his family by his side on June 15, 2007. He was born October 3, 1925 in Kyle, Texas to parents Antonio and Teresa Barrera. He was a member of Mision Bautista Vista Al Cielo.
Gilbert enjoyed fishing and spending time with his fam- iiy- He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Barrera, sister, Gloria Ramirez, and his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Alex Barrera and wife Irene, and Bobby Barrera and wife Hilda; sister, Terry Abrigo and husband Peter; brother-in-law, Benny Ramirez; and 15 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007.
at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden with Pastors Jose Leos and Brian Devany officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Alex Barrera, Mike Barrera, Edward Charles Guerrero, David Anthony Guerrero, Mario Hernandez, Sr. and Mario Hernandez, Jr. The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Michael Gutierrez, Dr. Javier Otero, Dr.
Padmavatliamma Pothala, Dr. Michael McClelland, Dr. Michael Hummer, and Janet. The family also gives special appreciation to Charles and Tonimie Bernal for their loving care over the past six years. COOK-WALDEN jyS Funerals Cremations VjJ'lSiLliK 6100 North Umar 454-5611 IrmaLara Irma Lara, age 72, of Corpus Christi, formerly of Houston passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007.
She enjoyed shopping and riding around with her husband Bert in the golf cart. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grand- children. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Lara. Survivors are her mother, Santos Cortez; children, 'Volanda Demiter, Albert Lara, Irma and Tim Glover, Patty and Jimmy Todd, Joey Lara, Priscilla Rice; grandchildren, Robert, Will, John and Ryan Glover, Melissa and Lisa Demiter, Laci Derifield, Brooke Paden; Randy Kirk, Savannah Bevalet, A.J. Lara; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Olga Fernandez, Gloria and Dean Wells, Thclnia and Jim Brock.
Recital of Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m, Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Harrell Funeral Home, Austin, TX. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Austin, TX, Guest book and obituary available online at harrellfunerallionies.com 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 FUNERAL HOME Dorothy May Wilson Hatchl Dorothy May Wilson Hatchl passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2007. Dorothy was born on July I 1918 in Washington D. C.
to Mattie Taylor and Thomas Wilson. Dorothy's sweet smile, sincerity and warmth will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She led a rich and full life and was blessed to be a blessing. Dorothy was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Quentin Roosevelt Hatchl, and an infant son, Thomas; her brother Woodrow Wilson and her sister Catherine Wilson Page.
She is survived by her sons and their wives, Russell and Glad Hatchl of Falls Church, VA; Bill and Barb Hatchl of Annapolis, MD; and her daughter and her husband, Mary and Rusty Walker of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her four grandchildren -Brian and Adam Hatchl and Danny and Katie Walker and two great-grandchildren, Luke and John. She is also survived by her sister," Shirley Klucher, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Dorothy lived most of her life in the Washington D.C. vicinity but spent the last year here in Austin living at the Park at Beckett Meadows.
She also attended Oak Hill United Methodist Church with her daughter and son-in-law. The family would like to thank the staff at the Park and the members of Oak Hill UMC for the care, generosity and exceptional kindness shown to our mom. Dorothy will join her husband Quentin in burial at Arlington National Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at her home church, Arlington United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. These arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a charity of your choice.
COOK-WALDEN i rarest uara runerais tremanora OOOW.WilliamCannoriDr. 892-U7J NKWBY 1 507 Old Austin Hiiihwav Igfiiiyy Bustrop.TX7R602 Thelma Evelyn Pelz Thehna Evelyn Pelz, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2007 in her home in Austin, TX. Thelma was born December 19, 1921 in Harris-burg, Ark and grew up in Memphis, TN. She began a professional singing career at an early age that continued well into her adult life. Thelma moved to Houston, TX in 1948 and worked for many years as Regional Sales Manager for World Book Encyclopedia.
In 1969 she and her family moved to Austin, where she worked for years in real estate, starting her own company, Tee Pee Realtors. Thelma was an avid and crafts enthusiast and was well know for her beautiful ceramic dolls. Thelma resided at the Continental in Austin for several years. Thelma is survived by her daughters: Debbie Abrams of Austin and Patricia Gutkowski of Houston. Her son: Bill Mayne of Nashville.TN.
Her grandchildren: Craig, Carl, and Tammie Gutkowski of Houston, Christopher and Bryant Mayne of Nashville, TN. Her great grandchildren: Brandy, Jennifer, Jonathon, and Brittany Gutkowski of Houston. A memorial service will be held in her honor Tuesday, June 12th at 2:30 p.m. at The Continental, 4604 South Lamar, and Austin, TX. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Lung As-soc.
in her name. Wanda Fox Young Wanda Winona Young, 85, passed away June 15, 2007. Mrs. Young was born in Haskell County, Texas, August 13, 1921 to William Irby Fox and Almedie Fox. There will be a grave side service for her Monday, June 18, 2007, in Austin, Texas, in the Capitol Gardens, with Rev.
John Schoos officiating. i 1 Mrs. Young was member of the Saint Martin's Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. She was a niember and past president of the Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary as well as manager of the Gift Shop at the Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital. She was a music teacher in the McCallum High School and Fulmore Junior High in Austin, Texas.
Surviving Mrs. Young is her daughter Karen Krizak and husband Louis of Austin, Texas; herson, Dr. Stephen Young and wife Lisa of Nar cogdoches, Texas; a sister-in-law, Nan Fox of Abilene, Texas. Four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hoyt Young and parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Irby Fox and four brothers and four sisters. Visitation was Saturday, June 16, at the Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stephen F.
Austin State University Music Department. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Mi s.c;eoro,etown,texa8 AN INnKl'ENDKNT, HOMK OWNED INVriTflTIOM Leo Henry Martinets Leo Henry Martinets passed away peacefully at his home in Kyle with his family on June 15th at the age of 85. Leo was born in Holland, Texas on January 16, 1922 to Emil and Al-bina Martinets. He was one of 12 children. He is survived by Frances, his loving wife of 49 years, daughter Leah Martinets of Kyle, daughter Lisa Wallis and husband Randy, and granddaughter Keely of Georgetown, as well as two sisters, Evelyn Biggs and Emma Lee Henson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Leo was a caring, generous, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Monday, June 18th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tho-mason Funeral Home (2001 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, 512-396-2300).
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Kyle Cem-' etcry. Leo Joyce Gossett Services for Leo Joyce Gossett, age 86 of Llano, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at Bailey 6 Foster Chapel, with Rev. Rick Dees officiating.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey 8 Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mrs. Gossett died Friday in Austin. She was born December 29, 1920, in Rising Star, Texas, to Fisher and Lola Bell Jones Hamilton.
Mrs. Gossett worked as a manager for Hilltop Trailer Park. She was a niember of the Llano First Baptist Church and past member of the Westwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Gossett was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Oscar Louis Gossett in 1987.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Hawthorne of Corpus Christi; sons, Wayne Gossett of Llano, Kenneth Dean Gossett of Pearland and Dewey (D.J.) Gossett of Spicewood; three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. The Deacons of Westwood Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Grady Cole, Jim Lynn, Ted Franklin, Ken Wade, Gary Gatliff, Terry Miku-lenka, Willie Smith and Charlie Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Bailey 8 Foster Funeral home, Palestine, Texas. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Llano.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Llano Senior Citizens Center, 1110 Berry Llano, TX 78643; or to Christopher House, 2820 E. Martin Luther King Austin, TX 78702. mrnmmtm 7 1 I If Jj Atsfa AwfrictH-Statrgnqi INSIDE HUE offers helpful information about Hospice Austin's Loss of a Parent support group. Call 52-41 6-5700 Category 8662.
