OBITUARIES
Charles C. Lee, Jr.
June 9, 1956 - January 31, 2012
Charles Cleveland Lee, Jr. age 55, of Irving, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born on June 9, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Vernia Lee. Charles was a 1974 graduate of Nimitz High School and a 1982 graduate of The University of Oklahoma. He was a good father and son and enjoyed gardening with his kids. Charles enjoyed cooking, photography and watching football on TV. He loved to hike and camp in the Smoky Mountains and his favorite place was Steeles Creek Park. Charles was a very caring person who took care of his parents. He always thought of other before himself. Charles attended church every week and read his bible daily. Survivors include, wife, Marguerite Lee; children, Caryn Lee, Trevor Lee and Marissa Lee; parents, Charles and Vernia Lee; sisters, Marcia Pearson and husband Jimmy, Peggy Cathey and husband Robert, Sandra Meiners and husband Richard and Lisa Richards and husband Sam; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel.___________________________________________________________________________________________
D. Keith Downing
May 28, 1932 - January 9, 2012
D. Keith Downing, Award winning Texas Architect, beloved father and friend, died Jan 9, 2012 in Dallas. Long term resident of the Park Cities, he was Born in Paducah, Texas on May 28, 1932. Downing was a graduate of Texas Tech University, where he was later was named Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University. He founded Downing Associates Architectural Firm, where he led a broad and varied practice, designing the first high rise tennis club in New York City, a thoroughbred horse racing farm in Oklahoma and major industrial projects in Texas for clients such as John Stemmons, Dallas civic leader and developer. Downing is acknowledged as one of the leading architects in Texas in preservation/restoration. He is remembered for his deep fascination with what he considered the “elegant intersection of design with artisan craftsmanship” of early Texas architecture. His award winning works included structures at Old City Park in Dallas and the innovative Meadows Foundation 20 acre preservation/restoration project, the Wilson and Beilharz Blocks, the Meadows Foundation Headquarters building, restoration of the adjoining historic park, and many structures among the original plan. Equally renowned was his creation of an 1830’s farmstead for industrialist, Pete Gifford, CEO, Gifford Hill. That property, called Wolf Run, located in North Texas, was later given to a Dallas private school to serve as an educational retreat. In recent years, Downing led the restoration of the historic Chapel built on the Kenedy Ranch in South Texas for Sarita Kenedy. He occasionally designed period and contemporary homes for both city and country life. He is survived by spouse, Victoria Smith Downing; daughter, Nan Elizabeth Downing; son, Michael Lindsay Downing (Alexandra); grandson, Archer Lindsey Downing; sisters, Joy Sue Moutos,(Vas) La Ruth Scruggs (Larry); nieces, Sheila Holt (Steve); Mary Ann Murphy(Joe), Susan Kaye Bailey(Ken) nephew, Jimmy Moutos; grand nieces, Carrie Taylor and Allyson Holt; and the Loucille & Kenneth Smith families. Services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, Feb 4, 2012, at Highland Park United Methodist Church, Cox Chapel. Curtis Meadows, former President of the Meadows Foundation, to deliver Eulogy. Tributes may be made to the Texas Tech College of Architecture.
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Michael "Red" David Dawson
December 15, 1955 - January 17, 2012
Michael "Red" David Dawson, age 56 of Irving, TX passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1955 in Trenton, NJ to Eullett and Ruth Dawson. Red was a truck driver for 32 years for the Teamsters. He loved the Rangers, his motorcycle and playing poker every second Saturday of the Month. He enjoyed life, having fun and making memories with his wife, Wendy, his precious granddaughters, his family and his treasured friends. Survivors include, wife, Wendy Morris; sons, Jerimy Vernon, Michael Dawson; mother, Ruth Thomas; Parents-In-Law, Ed and Rose Patterson; brother, Robert "Smokey" Bridges and wife Anita; granddaughters, Brooke and Bandie Dawson; sister-in-law, Natalie Ammons; brother-in-law, Ed Patterson, Jr.; and numerous, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. A Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, January 19th at the Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be 1:00 pm on Friday, January 20th at Weaver Cemetery in Terrell, Texas with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating.
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Harriet Ann LedeboerDecember 21, 1930 - January 16, 2012
Harriet Ann Ledeboer, loving wife, mother, and grandmother and devoted friend, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2012. She was born in Paris, Texas on December 21, 1930 and graduated from North Texas College with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught school in Grand Prairie where she met the love of her life, Garald Henry “Bud” Ledeboer. They were married on December 24, 1955. Harriet was deeply involved in church activities at First Baptist Church, Irving, Texas, where she sang in the adult choir and taught Sunday School. Teaching Sunday School was her passion, and the day before she went home to be with her Heavenly Father, she ended her lesson with “I just can’t tell you enough that God is so Good.” Harriet was an accomplished painter and enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling. She is survived by her husband Bud and her children – Glen Ledeboer and daughter-in-law Vicki Ledeboer of Chantilly, Virginia, Lisa Dunn of Euless, Texas, and Jennifer Golden and son-in-law Richard Golden of Dallas, Texas. She adored her grandchildren – Marcus Dunn and granddaughter-in-law Lauren Dunn, Kristin Dunn and her fiancé Duncan Millington III, Benjamin and Andrew Ledeboer, and Dylan Golden. The family receive friends at Chism-Smith Funeral Home Wednesday, January 18, 2012 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Harriet’s funeral will be at First Baptist Church, Irving on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM. Following the service, she will be interred at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
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Jessie "Ann" Rumfelt
December 7, 1939 - January 15, 2012
Jessie “Ann” Rumfelt, age 72, of Coppell, TX passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 7, 1939 to Jessie and Marcilene Gammill. Jessie was more commonly known as Ann to her friends, Gran to her family and, Coco to her great grandson. She is preceded in death by her father, Jessie Gammill; mother, Marcilene Bethea and, stepfather, Willard V. Bethea. Ann is survived by her daughter, Belinda Lowry and husband Clayton; son, Ricky Long and wife Pam; Granddaughter, Summer Smith and husband, Jeff; brothers, Gene Bethea and wife Fran, Danny Bethea; sister, Sammie Minchew and husband Bob; great grandson, Gage Smith, among other friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 in the Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 PM.
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Mary Lou Bankston
August 28, 1958 - December 31, 2011
Mary Lou Bankston, age 53, of Arlington, Texas passed away Sunday, December 31, 2011. She was born August 28, 1958 to Ray and Joyce Bankston in San Antonio, Texas. Mary is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Bankston. Her family moved to Irving where she grew up and graduated from Nimitz High School. She was a dedicated employee of KERA Public Television for 17 years, serving as the Premiums Manager. Mary will be remembered as a loving and caring person who would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Survivors include, her parents, Ray and Joyce Bankston; son, Robert Frederick and wife April; daughter-in-love; April May Hultgren; brother, Val Bankston and wife Shari; sisters, Donna Helton and husband Charlie, Sandy Loflin and husband Chris, and Cindi Braccine; Grandchildren, River Frederick, Gavin, Vallie, and Vance Hultgren; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. The family is requesting no flowers be sent. Mary will forever be in the hearts of the people she knew and loved.
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Chris Hulsey
March 19, 1965 - December 27, 2011
Chris Hulsey, age 46, of Grapevine, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He was born on March 19, 1965 to Van and Mary Hulsey in Dallas, Texas. Chris married Karen on March 21, 2009 in Irving, Texas. He enjoyed home renovations, garage sales, cooking, perfecting the art of parenthood. Chris was an avid poker player, fisherman and story teller. He was a practical joker and had the greatest sense of humor. Chris’s family meant the world to him and he will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his best friend and wife, Karen Hulsey; treasured children, Trevor Hulsey, Jeremy Montgomery and wife Brandi, Preston Mathis, Caitlin Mathis, Hanna Mathis and Brianna Stallings; parents, Van and Mary Hulsey; sisters, Vanessa Yates and husband Bart, Sheryl Jones and husband L.J., Jan Rose and husband David, Kathy McWilliams and husband Robert; brother, Larry Hulsey and wife Alene; cherished grandson, Weston Montgomery; mother-in-law, Lucille Ohlhausen; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at First Baptist Church of Irving.
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Charles Ray Coffelt
September 6, 1938 - December 26, 2011
Charles Ray Coffelt, age 73 of Grand Prairie, TX passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1938 in South Pittsburg, TN to Morris and Hazel Coffelt. Ray's passion in life was his daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and traveling. He enjoyed baseball and even was able to attend the World Series last year with his daughter and son-in-law. Survivors include daughters, Susie Edmiston and husband Rusty, Mary Warner and husband Robert, Melissa Morgan-Zabbia and husband Sam; sisters, Kathy Zieger and Carolyn Ferman; brothers, Franklin, Jackie, Billy, George and Ronnie Coffelt; grandchildren, Samantha Edmiston, Amanda Coffin, Joshua Coffin, Jacob Morgan; great-grandchildren, Brentyn and Haydon Ervin; his loving wonderful friend, Ann Alsup; and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
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Kathryn "Kathy" Fowler Owens
November 10, 1938 - December 20, 2011
KATHRYN ‘KATHY’ FOWLER OWENS, age 73, of Euless, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2011. She was born in Big Spring, Texas on November 10, 1938. She is preceded in death by her father W.D. Fowler, mother Lenora Fowler, and brother Bill Fowler. Kathy lived in the Irving community from 1963 to 1989 and then moved to the Mid-Cities. She worked for Hurst Public Library. She was a long-time member and current board member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Irving, Texas. Kathy enjoyed painting and gardening. She was an independent and kind woman who adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Sheila Sarvis Salgado and her husband Richard, daughter, Shannon Sarvis, and daughter, Shay Sarvis; sister, Cynthia Jeffries; grandchildren Skylar and Saxon Salgado; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 27th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home in Irving, Texas.
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Robert Joseph Dudley
June 12, 1937 - December 17, 2011
Robert Joseph Dudley of Mesquite, Texas went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 17th. He is preceded in death by his father Novey Dudley, mother Ludy Burchfield Dudley of Kiefer, Ok. and nephew Glen Gouyd of Sapulpa, Ok. He is survived by his wife, April Dudley, son, Caleb and his wife Ellie of Grand Prairie, Tx., daughter, Stephanie Garrett of Mesquite, Tx., daughter Rena Smith of Grapevine, Tx., sons, Don and Michael of Plano, Tx., brother Rev. George Autrey Dudley of Little Rock, Ark., sister Dorothy Chandler of Sapulpa, Ok., brother Larry Dudley of Denham Springs, La., eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews and their children. He was a faithful son of God, a true friend to many, beloved of all who knew him, a wonderful husband and father and "Papa" to his grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 20th at Chism Smith Funeral Home with interment following at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. Family and friends will be gathering afterwards at Praise & Worship Fellowship of Dallas. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Praise & Worship Fellowship of Dallas, 200 Running Brook Lane, Mesquite , Tx. 75149.
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Debra Jo Price
March 3, 1955 - December 9, 2011
Debra Jo Price, age 56, of Irving, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. She was born on March 3, 1955 to Dr. Richard and Bess Stewart, they both preceded her in death. Survivors include, daughter, Roxanna May; son, David Price; sisters, Sue Stewart-Widmier and Randa Audas; brother, Richard Stewart; grandchildren, Rumer Casey and Christian May. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Debra's memory to Kittico Cat Rescue. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 12th at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas.
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Joyce Marie Henderson
January 24, 1950 - December 9, 2011
Joyce Marie Henderson, age 61 of Irving, TX, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. She was born on January 24, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Arlin and Loraine Henderson. Joyce was married to Melvin Henderson for twenty years, he preceded her in death on September 3, 2006. She worked in the floral department for MJ Designs for over 20 years. Joyce's passions in life were, poker, bingo, knitting and her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include, daughter, Resha Goldman; sons, Robert Goldman, Tommy Goldman and wife Patricia; brothers, Johnny Henderson and wife Belinda, Jim Henderson and wife Dee; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13th at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14th at the Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with interment immediately following at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, TX.
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Charles Anthony Sawyer
March 19, 1950 - November 29, 2011
Charles Anthony Sawyer, age 61, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was born on March 19, 1950 in Portland, Maine. He attended Gray-New Gloucester High School and served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1983. He worked at Bath Iron Works in Maine after leaving the Navy and later moved to San Diego, California where he lived, worked and met his future wife Shirley Mitchell. Charlie and Shirley were married in Leonard, Texas on November 4, 2000. He is survived by his his wife Shirley Sawyer of Grand Prairie, Texas; daughter , Nichole Ray of Washington State and sons, CJ Ray of Washington State and Billy Keller of Grand Prairie, Texas; mother and step-father Vera and Albert Berry; siblings , Roberta Bruns and husband Kenneth, Debra White , George White ,Mary Tufts and husband Sonny all of Maine; 10 grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews and friends. He was proceeded in death by his youngest brother Mark White. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane “B” with Military Honors.
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Alexander Cortez Whitfield
October 29, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Alexander Cortez Whitfield, age 1 month and 2 days, passed away peacefully and is now in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 1, 2011. He was born on October 29, 2011 in Dallas, TX to Jessica Booker and James Whitfield. Alexander is survived by his parents and maternal grandparents, Mary Booker and Danny Booker; paternal grandparents, Alton and Hyrthia Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2011 at Southland Cemetery in Grand Prairie, TX.
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Alice Faye Tieman
August 5, 1952 - November 26, 2011
Alice Faye Tieman, age 59, of Irving, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011. She was born on August 5, 1952 in Dallas, TX to Homer and Bertha Sowell. She is preceded in death by mother, Bertha Sowell; brother, Homer Sowell and oldest son, Jerry May. Alice married Roy G. Tieman on April 14, 2000 in Duluth, Minnesota. She worked as a Food Service Director/Certified Dietary Manager for over 30 years in senior care facilities. Alice received her Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from St. Paul Technical College. She loved gardening, camping and sitting around the camp fire, and what she called "junking" looking for antiques or anything else. Alice had a kind, giving heart and a habit of putting her husband, children, family, friends and sometimes stranger's needs ahead of her own needs. She was independent and had a hard time asking for help when she could do it herself. Survivors include, husband Roy G. Tieman; daughter, Kimberly Klande; sons, Tim Klande and Terry Klande; step-children, Danny Tieman, Hanh Goodrum, Seria Tieman; sisters, Irene Martell, Shirley Roberts, Wanda Reynolds, Diane Craver; numerous, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30th at the Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Gillespie officiating.
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