MORRIS HOLLAND 1938-2022

 

MORRIS KYGER HOLLAND JULY 1938 – JANUARY 2022 (Source: FastPeopleSearch).  . 

 

No Obituary was found.

John Morriss Goldman 1937-2015

 

John Morriss Goldman

December 11, 1937-June 22, 2015

 

John Morriss Goldman, Age 78, passed away in Marshall, Texas on June 22, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date in the fall. His cremated remains will be buried at a place of his choice.

 

Midterm classmate January 1956, no photo available

JOHN M. VANCE 1937-2016

 

John Milton Vance (MIDTERM)    

October 5, 1937 – November 4, 2016

John Milton Vance went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2016 at the age of 79. Born in Houston, Texas on October 5, 1937 to the late Helen Heisig Vance and Andrew Milton Vance. John married Louise Jane Briers Vance and they were happily married for over 33 years.

John was a very loving husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing tennis, and dancing. John was an avid sailor for many years and enjoyed racing sail boats at AYC. He was kind, honest, and a loyal friend. He was a devout Christian and a member of Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway, TX. John had a harmonious and quite disposition. He loved sharing ideas and addressing complex problems. John was an excellent engineer and teacher. Those who got to know John grew to love and admire him for his principles and deeds. He was a blessing to others and will be greatly missed.

John is predeceased by his parents, Helen Ruth Heisig Vance and Andrew Milton Vance, and grandson, Brian Locher. John is survived by his wife Louise Jane Vance; children, Linda Stites, Valerie Locher and husband Scott Locher, John Vance Jr. and wife Samantha Vance, and David Vance and wife Jessica Vance; grandchildren, Justin Smith and Lindsay Stites, Lauren Locher, Evan and Preston Vance, and Elijah and Joshua Vance; great-grandchildren, Raven and Gavin Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and a host of friends and colleagues.

John was a Mechanical Engineer receiving his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Vance developed rotordynamics laboratories at the University of Florida and Texas A&M University, where he conducted experimental testing and analytical research on rotordynamics for 39 years. He specialized in Rotordynamics of Turbomachinery, Vibration Dampening Seals and Bearings, Vibration Measurement and Analysis, Industrial Compressors, Turbochargers, Energy Storage Flywheels, and Wind Turbines. While teaching, he held twelve summer appointments at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, USARTL (Helicopter Propulsion Lab, Ft. Eustis), Southwest Research Institute, Shell Development Co., and the UT Center for Electromechanics. He was an inventor on several patents relating to rotating machinery, and vibration reduction. He was an ASME Fellow, and a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas. He also held positions at Armco Steel, Texaco Research, and Traycor, Inc., and consulted on government and industry projects. During his time at Texas A&M, he wrote the book Rotordynamics of Turbomachinery and co-authored the book Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics. He also published more than 90 technical articles and reports. John received many awards and honors including Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, ME-TAMU, Halliburton Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Turbomachinery Symposium Advisory Committee for TAMU, and Admiral in the Texas Navy, commissioned by Governor Mark White. Since his retirement from Texas A&M, he continued consulting and teaching short courses.

A service for John will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Emmaus Catholic Parish at 1718 Lohmans Crossing in Lakeway, Texas 78734. The Rosary will begin at 9:00 AM followed by a viewing, visitation and sharing memories of John. Mass will begin at 11:00 AM followed by a social gathering at noon in the Church Parish Hall. A private burial service will be held on a later date.

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PAUL M. VERMILLION 1938-1994

 

PAUL M. VERMILLION deceased 1994 

CONFIRMED BY HIS SON IN 2024. . No Obituary was found in 2024.

JOHN MICHAEL RIEVES 1938-2019

 

JOHN MICHAEL RIEVES    

1938-JUNE 2019 

 

CONFIRMED BY WIFE IN 2024 AND FASTPEOPLESEARCH. 

No Obituary was found in 2024.

Kate Elledge Turley 1938-2019

 

Sara Katherine “KATE” Elledge Turley

 

JANUARY 17, 1938 – JANUARY 14, 2019

 

Sara Katherine "Kate” Elledge Turley was born January 17, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Vernon LeRoy and Pearl Wray Elledge. Her family lived on Wickersham Lane where she made several early and lifelong friends, especially five girls the same age who lived on her block. She attended River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Junior High, and Lamar High School, graduating in 1955. Because of her birthdate, she was in the "Half Class" that maintained its identity. She went to many reunions and enjoyed connecting with old friends.

She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1960, with a degree in English. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. After graduation she worked in the office of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer. She married Edward Wilton Turley, Jr. on February 4, 1961, at St. John the Divine. They have two children, Gregory Edward Turley of McAllen (Susan Sales) and Elizabeth Elledge Turley Darnall (Stephen Gregory Darnall). She was very involved with, and blessed by, her four granddaughters: Sarah Joanne Turley Pitcher (Travis), Joan Jacqueline Darnall, Vivian Elizabeth Darnall, and Susannah Grace Darnall.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Vernon LeRoy Elledge, Jr., MD. of Austin. She was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal, and Houston Country Club where she played golf and tennis. Among her golfing highlights were two holes-in-one within one month of each other. She served as a Docent at Bayou Bend, as she always had a fascination for beautiful homes. She took classes and earned a degree in interior design at the University of Houston. An avid gardener, she was a member of Houston Blossom Club and she worked regularly in her garden on Valley Forge and received many compliments for its beauty. She was a lifelong patron of the Houston Ballet, Houston Opera, Symphony, and theatre. She enjoyed reading, music, mahjong, card games, and movies.

Funeral services will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on 717 Sage Road at Woodway at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, with a reception following in Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Martin's Blanket Guild.

 

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Bob Chapin 1936-2023

Robert “Bob” Lane Chapin

November 21, 1936 – July 14, 2023

 

SPRING, TX — Bob was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on November 21, 1936 to Richard & Kathleen Chapin. In 1950, the family moved to Houston, Texas.

Starting in 1958, Bob served in the Air Force for five years as an aerial photographer logging 2,500 hours flight time aboard a Boeing B-50. Bob & Jane were married in Houston on November 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated. Bob & Jane were truly partners in life. Their family settled in Galveston in 1973 where Bob was Scout Executive for the Galveston Boy Scouts of America. Bob led the scout troop in fundraising projects to return the Tall Ship ELISSA to Galveston. Bob & Jane sailed on board the ELISSA in New York harbor on July 4, 1986, for the Statue of Liberty’s 100th birthday.

Bob & Jane were among the first members of the East End Historical District Association and worked together to restore the home in which they lived. This led to a new business for Bob specializing in restoration of 19th century homes. In 1988, Bob became a realtor and served as President of Galveston Realtors Association.

Bob was active in the Galveston community where he helped conduct the first Mardi Gras Galveston’s Crew of Momus parades in 1985 as well as a lifelong member of the Kiwanis Club. Bob & Jane had a love for traveling which included camping across the United States and a 50th anniversary cruise through the Panama Canal.

Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jane, his son Steven Chapin, his daughter Sharon Wicklund & son-in-law Doug Wicklund, his granddaughters Emily, Heidi, Selena and Kathleen. There will be a small family gathering to scatter Bob’s ashes later this Fall. We invite you to celebrate Bob’s memory in your own way.

Midterm, no photo