Austin American-Statesman METRO STATE Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Funerals and Memorials Death notices and obituaries online at statesman.com/obituaries. Funerals and Memorials are paid announcements placed through Classified Advertising. Only photographic images of the deceased will be published. For information, corrections or comments, please call 512-445-4005 or email Condolences may be placed with online death notices by visiting statesman.com/obituaries. Ann B.
Garrison, of Austin, born January 5, 1929, passed away on July 7, 2006, of Parkinson's Disease. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Col. Wilkie C. and Marion Erwin Burt of Chattanooga, TN. She traveled with her parents overseas during her father's Army career and she met her husband, Barrett Garrison, in Vienna, Austria, and married on June 18, 1947.
Ann attended Girl's Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN, and The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA. Ann was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and served on the Altar Guild. She was a member of the Westwood Country Club, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved the beach, painting, tennis but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her husband and family at the lakehouse. She leaves behind her cherished and devoted friends and members of "the bridge club" of 50-plus years.
Her elegance and grace were only surpassed by her warm smile and loving spirit. She is survived by her husband, James Barrett Garrison; her three sons, Jim of Spicewood, Craig, of Atlanta, GA and Bruce of Austin, her daughters-in-law, Candy and Karen; her grandchildren, Barrett and his wife Mary Jo, Drew, Grant, Darren, Ann Marie, Greg, and Maggie; and great-grandchildren, Holten and Gage. She is also survived by brother-in-law, Col. James K. O'Rourke, and niece, Gratia O'Rourke Barnett of Alexandria, VA.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., with The Rev. G. David Fikes officiating.
Burial will follow at Austin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Bob Hope Miami, FL 33136 or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Austin Chapter, Executive Center Suite 301, Austin, TX 78731. Obituary and guestbook online. at wefish.com WEED 3 CORLEY-FISH Ann Burt Garrison FUNERAL HOME 3125 Lamar, Finis Henry Johnson Finis Henry (Bub) Johnson, of Liberty Hill, passed from this life on July 8, 2006 at the age of 95. He was born on March 13, 1911 to Woody and Effie Johnson.
Bub was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71, Irene Johnson and his grandson, Kenneth Johnson. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Hutto; his children, Darrell Johnson and wife Joan, Frances Holmes and husband Glen, Lyndon Johnson and wife Sharon, Kenneth Johnson and wife Joan, Wilma Bernardini and husband Hugo, Robert Johnson and wife Maureen, Paul Johnson and wife Wanda Champion and husband' Stanley, Judy McMillan and husband Mark, and Don Johnson; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Cook-Walden- Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown.
Graveside services will held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the Hopewell Cemetery in Liberty Hill. COOK-WALDEN-DAVIS Funerals Cremations Dignity 2900 Williams 863-2564 Drive Parkinson's Disease If you are between the ages of 30-80 A clinical research trial is actively recruiting patients that have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease within the last 5 years. This research trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication for the treatment of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. If you qualify for this clinical trial all study related medication and procedures would be at no cost to you.
For more information, please call: 512-407-8628 Dorothy Walker Senior Adults Specialty Research 3215 Steck Ave. Suite 202 Austin, Texas 78757 Polio survivor was rights advocate By Brenda Bell AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF David "Bitty' Ray David "Bitty" Ray of died July 6,2006. He was 72. David was born on Aug 6, 1933 to George David and Margaret Edwards Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Jimmy Dale Ray.
Survived by three brothers and their familes Johnny Ray of Eagle Gene Ray of Beeville, TX, Gary Ray of Victoria, one sister Margaret Ray Scott of Pflugerville, TX. We would like to thank Bertram Nursing Home Staff, Hospice and Lannie Stone PA for their Kind and Loving care of David. A Memorial Service will be held Tues July 11, 2006, at 6.00 p.m. at The Bertram Nursing Home. Austin Peel Son Funeral Home 512-419-7224 Frank Cherry Guffin Frank Cherry Guffin, age 97, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2006.
He was born January 22, 1909, in Giddings, Texas, to Paty Lillard Guffin and Louise Cherry Guffin. Frank moved with his family to Austin as a young man, graduating from Austin High School and the University of Texas. He lettered in track at UT and remained a staunch Longhorn fan. Frank Guffin was a schoolteacher and a hard but good one as remembered by former students. His teaching career spanned 38 years, first teaching and coaching in Llano, Texas, where he snagged his bride, Orea Kendrick.
They married July 1, 1933. The newlyweds moved to Austin where they lived the rest of their lives and raised three daughters. Frank taught chemistry and physics at Austin High until 1953 when he moved to Travis High School upon its opening, teaching there until 1965. He became assistant principal of AlIan Jr. High until his retirement in 1967.
During his early years at AHS he coached the Goldshirts and B- Team football teams. Many friendships and fond memories came from those coaching years. He also refereed high school basketball and announced AHS football games. His teaching career was interrupted only by service as a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945. Frank also was an entrepreneur, inventing and developing coin operated pencil and paper machines.
This business supplemented teacher's pay and provided extra for his active family. All who knew Frank recognized him as an avid hunter and fisherman and many enjoyed taste of his catches. His love of fishing took him from the Highland Lakes to the Texas Gulf Coast. A 491 lb. marlin caught in Hawaii provided his biggest "fish story." Though his wife, Orea, predeceased him, their three girls and his sons-in-law survive him.
Cherry Guffin Haught and Phil of Austin, Gwynne Guffin Johnson and Don of Huntsville, and Juni Guffin Davis and Jim, of Wilmington, North Carolina. Also surviving are grandsons, Frank Haught, Scott Haught, Jeffrey Davis and Jimmy Davis, and granddaughter, Julie Knight. He also leaves six great-granddaughters, Kristen, Haley, Annie, Loren, Abigail and Anna; and three great Michael, Micah and Nicholas; nieces, Jean Skirm and Lillie Ann Cruz; and nephew, Ed Cundiff, and their extended families. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Esther Saldana, Nina a. Requijo and Toni Ruiz who lovingly provided care these past four years.
We also wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the care and love given by Seton 8th Floor staff during his last illness and to his longtime doctor, Sheldon Markowitz, who so lovingly cared for "Coach." The family will receive friends on Monday, July 10, 2006, from 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 11, 2006, with Frank's grandson, Rev. Jimmy Davis, of Knoxville, TN, officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Obituary and guestbook online at wefish.com WEED CORLEY-FISH FUNERAL HOME 3125 Lamar, Austin attorney Robert Provan, who conquered polio as a child but whose life was cut short by its devastating aftereffects decades later, will be buried today at Robert his family's plot in the Provan Lindale city cemetery. 1944-2006 He died July 6, the same day he was released from an Austin rehabilitation hospital after receiving treatment for a broken wrist. He was 61. Lolly Lockhart, a friend and nurse who had helped with his care, said the probable cause of death was a heart attack or pulmonary embolism.
"He knew his days were numbered," Lockhart said. "'He was a wonderful guy. Everybody is going to miss him." As a young boy with polio, he BARTEE, Louise Ellen, 89, retired from dry cleaning service, of Kingsland, formerly of Pasadena, died Sunday. Visitation 7 p.m. today, Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, Kingsland.
Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne. Burial Lakeland Hills Memorial Park, Burnet County. BRYANT, Bennett 80, retired telephone company employee, of Austin died Monday. Services will be private.
Arrangements by Parks, Pflugerville. CLAWSON, Carmen Marie, infant daughter of Cynthia and Troy Clawson of Jarrell, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Corn Hill. Burial Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Howard Saling W. Howard Saling, formerly, of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully in Austin on July 7, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born January 10, 1923 in Oakland, CA, to Albert E. and Bernice Blank Saling and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S.
Army Air Forces and served during World War II near San Marcos. During this time, he met and married his wife, Margie Frances Wehmeyer. Returning to the Bay area with his new bride, Howard completed Caterpillar Management Training and began his career in manufacturing management. They soon returned to Texas and settled in Corpus Christi. Howard retired from Industrial Fabricators in 2002.
Howard had many talents and hobbies. He was an excellent craftsman loved to travel, hunt, fish, and carve wood. Howard was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Margie. He is survived by his son, David Saling and wife Eileen, granddaughters Michelle and Stephanie Saling, all of Austin, and brother, Ted Saling and wife Lou, of California. The family wishes to thank the staff of Westminster Manor, especially Di, Elisha, Barnabey, Joe and Mary, and Hospice Austin for their loving care.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from p.m. at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, TX. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. William Brooks on Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. at St.
Theresa's Church, 4311 Small Drive, Austin, TX. Private interment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's School, 1112 West 31st Austin, TX 78705. Obituary and guestbook online at WEED CORLEY-FISH FUNERAL HOME 3125 Lamar, Mary Lou Moden Bancroft Mary was born April in Mt.
Pleasant, TX, and died July 4th, 2006, in Webster, TX. She is survived by her husband Jim Bancroft of Webster, TX, sister Molly Stillman of Kemah, TX, and childern Carol and Jim Patterson of La Porte, TX, Mike Moden of Kemah, TX, Pat and Kathy Moden of Austin, TX and Mariann and Lonnie Sumner of Austin, TX. Also, surviving Mary are her grandchildren Gary Dillard of Richmond, TX, Rebekah Moden of Plano, TX, Patricia Moden of Austin, TX, Randy and Linda Sumner of Austin, TX, Angela Sumner of Elgin, TX, Jeffrey Sumner of Austin, TX, and great grandchildren Eve Sumner-Vallejo of Elgin, TX, and Cameron Sumner of Austin, TX. A private service will be held after cremation. had been in an iron lung and endured seven operations in his struggle back from paralysis.
"I didn't want to be that little crippled boy," he told the Austin American-Statesman for an April 2005 story on the 50th anniversary of the Salk polio vaccine. "I wanted to become somebody. I wanted to live a useful life." He learned to walk again, excelled in drama and debate, and became a hard-charging lawyer and a disability rights advocate. As an assistant Texas attorney general, he helped draft the 1977 Mentally Retarded Persons Act of Texas; later he brought a federal suit on behalf of a doctor who was fired from his practice for providing costly care to disabled patients. Provan had been severely affected by post-polio syndrome, the aftermath of damage to his central nervous system, in recent years.
Too weak to breathe without a portable ventilator, he DEATH NOTICES Gabriels, Georgetown. EARWOOD, Frank 78, retired laboratory technician, of Marble Falls died Sunday. Survived by wife Emma. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday, Clements-Wilcox Funeral Marble Falls.
Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Clements-Wilcox. Burial Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. ESPARZA, Joe, 60, of San Marcos died Saturday. Survived by wife Gloria.
Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Los Angeles Funeral Home, San Marcos. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Catholic Church, San Marcos.
Burial Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale. GIESE, Margaret, 86, of Louis R. Melendez May 11, 1918 July 8, 2006 Mr. Louis R. (Rata) Melendez of Austin, passed away July 8, 2006.
He was a WWII veteran who served his country proudly. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Louis Melendez and Dominga Rocha, his brother Paul Melendez and his son Domingo Melendez. Survivors include; one sister, Lilly Polanco, one son, Louis Melendez (Adela), daughters, Virginia Flores (Walter), Hope Farias, Maria Dassing (Gary), Olga Rivera, Irene Pena (Robert), Eva Melendez and his loving friend Helen Preston. He had 15 grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.
Rosary will be held at All Faiths Funeral Home (North) Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. Burial at Assumption on Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers; Michael Rivera, Greg Louis Farias, Anthony Melendez, Marcos Flores, Robert William Pena, Gary Dassing, and honorary pallbearer Mr. Robert M. Delgado.
All Faith's 339-8878 Service 8507 North IH35 CREMATION GARDEN Waterfalls, Canyon Views Burial Spaces for Urns Limestone "Celebration Wall of Life" Niches Memorials REMEMBRANCE RIVERBEND www.remembrancegardens.com 4214 Capital of Texas Hwy North Recorded Funeral Information at No Charge Call 416-5700 and enter 4-digit code: When death 4400 The importance of 4401 Funeral 4402 Children and 4403 Veterans' 4404 Why have a 4405 Embalming. 4406 Cremal 4407 Personalized 4408 To speak directly with a funeral director, call the number below. Harrell FUNERAL HOME S. Lamar Ben White at 4435 Frontier Trail 443-1366 www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com gave up his law office and used a motorized scooter to get around, Lockhart said. But after moving into an assisted living facility in midMay, Provan had rallied, she said; he had even been talking about resuming his law practice and becoming certified as an elder care specialist.
Provan liked to write poetry, and Lockhart distributed copies of some of his work at his memorial service Monday. One poem alluded to a near-death experience Provan had at age 10, while recovering from polio. It reads in part: "In the not too distant future death will come to me I know that I will face him again But I will not run to him I will take my time and live along the way." Provan is survived by his daughter, Michelle, 19, and four brothers. 445-3970 Mrs. Jo Wheeler Mary Josephine Davidson Wheeler, 87, formerly of Georgetown and Austin, died peacefully on July 8, a 2006, at her home near West surrounded by her family.
She was born September 9, 1918, in Temple, TX, to William Paul and Jess Archer Davidson. She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1935 and received her BA from Southwestern University in 1939. She married Howard P. Wheeler, MD, on August 17, 1939. He died in 1947.
A dedicated and gifted teacher, she taught at Dawson, Dill, and Casis Elementary Schools in Austin before retiring in 1983. Mrs. Wheeler was an active alumna at Southwestern University and was honored as the first "Coming-Home Queen" at the 1964 Homecoming celebration. An avid sports fan, she held season tickets and attended every Lady Longhorn home basketball game for almost 20 years before moving to West in 2002. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law and two infant grandsons.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Davidson Mills of Zachary, LA; and four children, Sarah Wood Brinton of Pittsburgh, PA, Paula Doerfler and husband John of Georgetown, Ann Jenny and husband Dave of Gatesville, and Howard Wheeler, Jr. and wife Rhonda of West. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association (www. cure4ALS.org), to the American Diabetes Association (www. diabetes.org) or to a charity or church of choice. Graveside services will be held at the 1.0.0.F. Cemetery in Georgetown at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. COOK-WALDEN-DAVIS Funerals Cremations Dignity 2900 Williams Drive 863-2564 Elaine Boykin Elaine Boykin, age 55, of Cedar Park, Texas, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on July 7th, 2006, after a four year battle with cancer. She was born June 12th, 1951, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to William Miller and Martha Ann Miller. Elaine was a wonderful grandmother and mother, a beloved nurse, a woman of strong faith, and a friend to all. She was an inspiration during both her life, and her death.
She is preceded in passing by her father, Bill Miller, her brother, Alan Miller, and her first born son, Jon Boykin. She is survived by her mother Martha, surrogate father Ernie Oborne, sister Norma Lane, brother-in-law, John Lane, nieces Jacqueline and Kate and Jacqueline's children, Jake and Luke. She is also survived by her youngest son Scott, his wife Kelly, and their son, Miller lain Boykin. Services are to be held Tuesday, July the 11th at 3:00 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church on Duvall Road.
Georgetown died Monday. Survived by husband Edwin. Services pending. Arrangements by the Gabriels, Georgetown. GONZALES, Serapio 22, construction worker, of Del Valle died Saturday.
Services pending. Arrangements by Mission. GRIGGS, Anna Marie, 95, retired elevator operator, of La Grange, formerly of Houston, died Sunday. Services 3 p.m. today, Koenig Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange.
Burial La Grange Cemetery. HAMILTON, Charles, 87, retired vice president for packaging corporation, of Meadowlakes died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Friday, ClementsWilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls. Burial 2:15 p.m.
Friday, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. JOHNSTON, Jennie, 90, retired from real estate, of Georgetown died Saturday. Visitation 6 p.m. today, Funeral Home, Georgetown. Services 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Burial 1.0.0.F. Cemetery, Georgetown. LACY, Elizabeth Zoe, 91, retired waitress, of Marble Falls died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. today, ClementsWilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls.
Burial Marble Falls City Cemetery. MELENDEZ, Louis 88, retired tailor, of Austin died Saturday. Rosary 7 p.m. today, All Faiths Funeral Service, north location. Services 11 a.m.
Wednesday, All Faiths. Burial Assumption Cemetery. MUNDY, Jimmy, 63, mechanic, of San Antonio died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls.
Burial Fairland Cemetery, Marble Falls. POND, Patricia Ann, 71, retired typesetter, of Pflugerville, formerly of McDade, died Friday. Survived by husband Prentiss. Visitation 6 p.m. today, Parks Funeral Home, Pflugerville.
Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Austin Memorial Park. POPHIN, Brenda Kaye, 56, homemaker, of Round Rock died Monday. Survived by husband Mickey. Visitation 10 a.m.
and services noon Wednesday, Beck Funeral Home, Round Rock. Burial Bruceville-Eddy Cemetery, Bruceville-Eddy. POTVIN, Joseph Anthony, 57, manufacturing consultant, of Austin died Friday. Survived by partner Kenneth Heydrick. Visitation 6 p.m.
today, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Martin's Lutheran Church. ROBERTSON, Fannie, 93, of Austin died Monday.
Services pending. Arrangements by Fuller-Sheffield. RUDE, Frank, 83, retired printing executive, of Lakeway died Thursday. Survived by wife Dorothy. Services 11 a.m.
today, Oaks Funeral Home. Burial in Topeka, Kan. SCHROEDER, Walter 89, retired banker, of Austin died Saturday. Survived by wife Adelene. Services pending.
Arrangements by All Faiths, north location. SHELL, Edna Herrington, 90, of Austin died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riverbend Church. Burial 3 p.m.
Thursday, Garrison Cemetery, Garrison. Arrangements by of the Hills. STROM, Annie Mae Miller, 90, retired of Gatesville, formerly of Austin, died Sunday. Visitation 6p.m. Wednesday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.
Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Hyde Park Baptist Church. Burial noon Friday, Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler. SVIRCIC, Branko 82, retired tool purchaser, of Austin died Sunday. Survived by wife Desa Sunarich.
Services pending. Arrangements by Cook-Walden, Lamar location. SYNNOTT, Clifford Mills, 94, retired dairy farmer, of Hostyn died Saturday. Survived by wife Annie. Services 10 a.m.
today, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hostyn. Burial Holy Rosary Cemetery. Arrangements by Koenig Strickland, La Grange. WILLIAMS, Miracle Danielle, infant daughter of Marcus Williams and Karen Carter of Austin, died Wednesday. Services pending.
Arrangements by Phillips-Upshaw Richard. WORMWOOD, Albert Jesse, 91, retired Methodist minister, of Kingsland died Sunday. Services 10 a.m.. Wednesday, Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, Buchanan Dam. Burial 3 p.m.
Thursday, Memory Gardens, Weatherford. Arrangements by Putnam, Kingsland..
