Dan Lubbock

Dan G. Lubbock, Jr.
1938-2016
Dan Lubbock, Jr. passed away on October 29, 2016 in Houston, TX. He was born on October 28, 1938 in Houston, TX.
The visitation will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at The Settegast-Kopf Co Funeral Director at Sugar Creek. The service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 31, 2016

Harry Painter

JAMES HARRY PAINTER III
1938-2016

James Harry Painter III, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 18th of June 2016 in Houston, Texas. Harry was born and raised in Houston, graduated from Lamar High School then going on to graduate from the University of Texas and the University of Houston School of Law. Harry practiced law with his father at the Painter & Painter law firm for almost forty years in Houston. 

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, James Harry Painter Jr. and Elizabeth Painter. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Penelope Painter; his oldest son, James Harry Painter IV and his wife Aissa and their children, Emma and James Harry Painter V; and his youngest son, Paul Russell Painter and his wife Blair and their children, Reese, Bridget and Reilly. Survivors also include his sister, Lynn Painter West; nieces, Elizabeth West and Carrie West Kobe; and nephew, John Painter West.
The Painter family is tremendously grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff of Houston Methodist West Hospital for their wonderful care and love of Harry over the past four months.

A memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 25th of June, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. Immediately following, friends are invited to greet the family during a reception in the nearby grand foyer.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with appreciation to consider a memorial contribution to the Humane Society of Houston, 14700 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77053. -

Rosemary Forester Combs

Rosemary Virginia Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio after a long illness. She was born

October 26, 1938 in McCamey, Texas to Russell and Margaret Forester, both of whom predeceased her. Rosemary was raised in West University in Houston. She graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She began her career as the manager and buyer for the book department of all the Foley's Department Stores. Later while in Georgia she managed the Columbus Symphony. After a move to El Paso, Texas she served as executive director of The Battered Woman's Shelter. She served on the Texas State Pharmacy Board, appointed by Governor George W. Bush. She was chosen for Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas and was involved in many civic activities. She loved art, music, and gardening. She designed needlepoint and needlepoint patterns and was an expert on the craft. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Piper, Rebecca's husband Todd, and their children Morghan and Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Forester Coleman and Susan Forester Brauchle, Susan's husband Eldon, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas.
Published in El Paso Times from May 7 to May 16, 2016

Rosemary Virginia Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1938 in McCamey, Texas to Russell and Margaret Forester, both of whom predeceased her. Rosemary was raised in West University in Houston. She graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She began her career as the manager and buyer for the book department of all the Foley's Department Stores. Later while in Georgia she managed the Columbus Symphony. After a move to El Paso, Texas she served as executive director of The Battered Woman's Shelter. She served on the Texas State Pharmacy Board, appointed by Governor George W. Bush. She was chosen for Leadership El Paso and Leadership Texas and was involved in many civic activities. She loved art, music, and gardening. She designed needlepoint and needlepoint patterns and was an expert on the craft. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Piper, Rebecca's husband Todd, and their children Morghan and Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Forester Coleman and Susan Forester Brauchle, Susan's husband Eldon, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas.

Published in El Paso Times from May 7 to May 16, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?n=rosemary-combs&pid=179919187&fhid=10571#sthash.Uk0yMkhJ.dpuf

Barbara Horlock Overton

OVERTON, Barbara Horlock

Barbara Ann Overton, age 78, passed away on May 1st, in austin, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Carroll Jackson Overton, daughters Dawn Cervenka (Nick), Deanna Smarr, Dacia Hammer (Mike). She also leaves behind, her grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, the joys of her life, Blake Cervenka (Taylor, Campbell and Townsend), Brett Cervenka (Kendyl), Amye Cervenka, Cole Smarr (Tiera, Emily, Aubree and Cody), Courtney Smarr, Caitlyn Smarr, Cade Smarr, Gregory Hammer, Megan Hammer, Dane Hammer and Paul Mosley. And preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise Horlock and her daughter, Deborah Overton.

And a special thank you to her caregiver and friend, Beverly Simmons.

Barbara Horlock Overton, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 1st, 2016, leaving her family and friends with heavy hearts but filled with love and precious memories.

Barbara was born June 14th, 1938 in Houston to Robert and Louise Horlock, now deceased.

She grew up there, graduating from Lamar High School. She left Houston to attend Baylor University and It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Carroll Overton. They were married for 56 years.

Barbara, "Mimi", found her greatest joy in the time spent with family. She was our number one fan. Whether a baseball, football, basketball game or a dance recital, grandparents day or just a lunch date, she was there. Her smile would light up a room, and you always knew she would be there, with more love and pride than one person seemed capable of.

She loved the outdoors, with a passion for hunting and fishing, an activity she enjoyed sharing with her husband, children and grandchildren and many friends.

We love you Mimi, "to the moon and back".

A celebration of Barbara's life will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, at the Cervenka residence, 6301 Rain Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas.

Memorial gifts in Barbara's honor may be made to, Texas Children's Hospital (waystogive.texaschildresn.org) or the The National Alzhimers Association (alz.org/donate).

Published in Austin American-Statesman from May 3 to May 5, 2016

MARY GAY MAXWELL

MAXWELL, Mary Gay

Mary Gay Maxwell, 77, of Austin, TX, passed away on March 30, 2016. Mary Gay spent her life helping people. Whether through her psychology practice, her involvement in the City of Austin Environmental Board, Save Our Springs Alliance, the North University Neighborhood Association, or simply with friends and family, her aim in life was to help people have improved lives.

Mary Gay was preceded in death by her parents, James Albert Maxwell and Gay More Maxwell, and her brother-in-law, Norwick (Bobo) O. Adams, Jr.

She is survived by her sister, Jane Maxwell Adams of Sugar Land, Texas; nieces Lisa Adams Whiting of Richmond, Texas and husband, Tracy; Gay Adams O'Neal of Choudrant, Louisiana and husband, Tom; nephew Norwick (Wick) O. Adams, III of Guadalajara, Mexico and wife, Alba; 10 great nieces and one great nephew; 10 (with another on the way!) great great nieces and nephews; and numerous friends she considered her family.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 9, at 10:30 am in the Historic Church at St. David's Episcopal Church 301 East 8th St. with Rev. Paul Wehner officiating in Austin.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Save Our Springs Alliance at sosalliance.org.

Memorials and guestbook online at www.wcfish.com

Published in Austin American-Statesman from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2016

Robert Alan Ambrose

Robert Alan Ambrose 1938-2016

 

Robert Alan Ambrose, of Houston, TX, passed away on February 1st, 2016. Bob was born in Ponca City, OK, on January 31st, 1938, to Thelma Kingery and Zuell Ambrose. Before his family settled in Houston in 1954, Bob's youth was uniquely shaped by life in Evangeline Parish, LA, in Corpus Christi, TX, and Monroe, LA, as well as work on the Kingery family farm in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Bob graduated from Lamar High School, excelling in academics, football, music, and the arts, and received a Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University, where he also joined Kappa Sigma fraternity and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps.

After Tulane, Bob entered active duty as an officer in the United States Navy, serving on the destroyer USS Brush deployed to the Western Pacific. Stationed off the California coast, Bob toured the Pacific Islands, Japan, and Korea. Fully expecting to pursue a career as a naval officer, Bob met MaryEllen Zander, of Long Beach, CA, through a mutual friend, and decided that family life was what truly mattered. Filling out the application by hand on a stormy sea, Bob was accepted to the Harvard School of Design, and travelled with his new bride to Boston, where he received his Master of Architecture degree.
Bob then brought his new family back to Houston, starting his professional career in 1964 with projects at NASA as a production architect for W.W. Alexander. In 1965 he moved to Freeman and Van Ness and worked on the Bates College of Law at the University of Houston, which received the Texas Society of Architects Honor Award. In 1967, Bob was recruited by Caudill Rowlett Scott, where he rose to Vice President and Senior Design Leader. At CRS, he developed his skills working on numerous education, health, and institutional facilities across the country and close to home, such as the iconic Hyatt Regency atrium in downtown Houston.

After moving to Evanston, IL, to help lead company expansion to Chicago, Bob again brought his family back to Houston in 1974, in order to start his own architectural practice and partnership, which he would guide successfully for almost forty years. The firm became well known for its public school and community projects, which were most dear to his heart. He was particularly honored to have served Spring Branch ISD and Houston ISD, Lamar University, Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, Texas A&M, Galveston, UT Health Science Center, and UTMB, to name a few.

Bob was known by colleagues for his enormous talent, deep passion, technical proficiency, attention to detail, and unquestionable professional integrity. He was an expert on how to provide artful design and quality service in an economical fashion, since many of his clients had limited budgets. Beyond these skills, he knew how to lead a team and orchestrate other consultants into a coherent and coordinated whole, the essence of what an architect means in the literal sense – "master builder".

For many years, Bob was generous with his time and talents for organizations and causes that he felt strongly about. Mentoring young architects was central to his dedication to the profession, and he served on a number of design juries at UT Austin and Rice University. Bob also served as a long-time board member and agency friend for Neighborhood Centers, Inc., contributing both professionally and personally in order to strengthen community engagement and provide educational and financial opportunities for low-income families. At the agency, Bob was known as a terrific family man, and one who appreciated diversity.

Towards the end of his career, Bob developed architectural designs and master planning for the Wonderland/Beatrice Mayes Institute campus. In retirement, Bob continued his involvement with Wonderland, serving as its first board member, mentoring the superintendent through every aspect of the campus expansion, and contributing towards the development of a STEM curriculum.

Bob is survived by his brother, Zuell Philip Ambrose, and wife Gretchen Van Slyke; his son Robert Owen Ambrose, and wife Catherine Glauber Ambrose; and son David Alan Ambrose. Bob is also survived by his four amazing grandchildren, Eric Ryan Ambrose, Alexander Brian Ambrose, JoEllen Ambrose, and Mary Charles Ambrose. Above all else, Bob loved and admired his wife, MaryEllen, in what they came to believe was a "miracle of God marriage". He was tremendously proud and supportive of his children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed.

An inurnment service commemorating Bob's extraordinary life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 20th, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in the Botanical Gardens, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that we continue Bob's legacy of community service with contributions made to:
Wonderland, Inc,
c/o: Robert Ambrose
Memorial Fund
5807 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, TX 77021
http://wonderlandinc.org
/for-supporters

Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 18, 2016

Elinor Wiggin Collier

Elinor Wiggin Collier

Elinor Wiggin Collier died peacefully on February 3, 2016. A lifelong Houstonian, Ellie was born on August 19, 1939, to Elinor Ives Wiggin and Jack Wiggin. She entered St. John's School as a third grader the year the school opened, and was a graduate of Lamar High School's Class of 1956. 

Ellie loved her family, delighted in her grandchildren, and said that becoming a grandmother was the greatest joy of her life. Some of her happiest days were spent on the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, volunteering for causes important to her, worshipping the sun in Galveston, Texas, reading to her grandchildren, and spending time on/off the court with her tennis friends. Ellie loved Houston and was an avid Astros fan. She was proud of her work in the nonprofit sector, as the Executive Director of the Houston READ Commission and The Coalition for the Homeless, and as Director of Volunteer Opportunities at The University of St. Thomas. 

Her parents and son Jack W. Collier predecease Ellie. She is survived by her son Jay Collier and wife Joanne, daughter Julia Collier Humphreys and husband David, daughter-in-law Blake Brennan Collier, grandsons Jack Collier, Jr., Ford Collier, William Collier, and Miller Humphreys and granddaughter Collier Humphreys. She is also survived by her sister Susie Wiggin and her Ives cousins in New Orleans.

In accordance with Ellie's wishes, the family will hold a private memorial service. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Beacon Outreach Ministry, c/o Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. www.helpthebeacon.com

Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 7, 2016

Norman Ankenman

F. Norman Ankenman, III 1938-2016
 

F. Norman Ankenman, III, 76, passed away Wed Jan. 27, 2016. A third generation native Houstonian, Norm was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at The University of Texas and graduated from The University of Texas School of Law in 1963. He practiced real estate law until his retirement. Norm was a Little League umpire, president of the civic club and an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife Margaret Ann Wilson Ankenman, his daughter Melissa Ankenman Gautier, his son Lane Norman Ankenman, sisters Lyndal Davis and her husband Frank, Decie Richardson and her husband Joe, brother Damon Ankenman and his wife Emma, and granddaughter Quincy Elizabeth Gautier. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6p.m. Services will be held Monday at 2p.m. at the funeral home.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Jan. 30, 2016

Jen Tomlinson Schroeder

Jen Tomlinson Schroeder

Born November 5, 1937, passed away at age 76 on Friday, March 7, 2014. Jen was married for 22 years to Wil Schroeder and was widowed in 1986. She is survived by sons, Erich, his wife, Tina and son, Cary as well as grandchildren, Chloe and Aaron. Jen was preceded in death by her brother Oren (Tommy) Tomlinson. She was born and raised in Houston TX, graduating from Lamar High School and the University of Texas. The family moved to Knoxville, TN in 1980 with Tucker Steel. She was very active in politics, numerous community non-profits, such as the Helen Ross McNabb Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness, United Way, Meals on Wheels and others, as well as, Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Jen loved to travel and took numerous trips all over the world. In later years, her dear friend Dr. Carl Mathews accompanied her on many of these. She was a devoted mother who always put her boys before herself and clean carpet. Through numerous illnesses she exhibited great toughness and determination, never wanting others to worry about her but always tremendously appreciative of her church and friends who did so much for her. Always there to lend an ear, offer a shoulder to cry on or for just a great conversation that left you feeling better. She spent her life giving us all the best she had, and now the best has come to her. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church at 9919 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations should go to Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 W. Springdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Schroeder family. www.clickfh.com

Published in Houston Chronicle on Mar. 9, 2014