Pat Brazell

Patricia Brazell Sledge 1937 - 2019
 

Patricia B Sledge 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 10, 2019. She was surrounded by her family as she made her journey home.

Pat was born November 7, 1937 in Houston TX to Elbert E. (Gene) Brazell and Peggy C. Henry. She called The Woodlands area her home for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Woodlands United Methodist Church.

Pat celebrated her life with her husband Earl V "Rusty" Sledge for more than 59 years. Together they had two daughters, Stacy and Shannon. She retired from CISD after 29 years with the majority of those years being spent at Oak Ridge High school. During her teaching career she influenced many, made lifelong friends, and found fulfillment in helping others. She continued celebrating the first day of school long after retirement with the new tradition of having breakfast together with other retirees. Pat partnered with one of her best friends, Lisa Martin, forming the business Antiques & Almost where they enjoyed woodworking and antiques for more than 20 years.

Pat was also a founding member and prominent part of "The Bridge Club" that met regularly with the same group of women for more than 49 years.

Pat loved her family and enjoyed spending time watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren playing lacrosse, swimming, baseball and equestrian.

She was an accomplished quilter. She started in her early thirties and it soon became her life long enjoyment. Every year she made sure to have a new quilt made for a different family member for Christmas.

Pat surprised herself several years ago adopting a Shitz Shu puppy she named Bailey. Bailey was a daily enjoyment that Pat cherished dearly.

She is preceded in death by her father Gene Brazell, as well as her mother and stepfather, Peggy C and Robert A Henry.

She is survived by husband Earl V "Rusty" Sledge. Daughter Stacy S McNeil and partner Donna Armstrong of Houston, TX. Daughter Shannon Tinley and husband Scott, and their children Carson and Mason, of Cypress, TX. Grandchild Erin Swearingen and husband Bryan and their children Tara, Ty and Luke of Huntsville, TX.

Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2019 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Rd. (FM 3083) Conroe, Texas 77303.

Services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10 AM at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, Robb Chapel

2200 Lake Woodlands Dr. the Woodlands, TX 77380

To leave condolences for the family, please go to cashnerconroe.com

 

Richard Douglass Gage 1937-2020

Richard Douglass Gage 1937-2020

Richard (Dick) Douglass Gage, 82, of Houston, Texas died June 29, 2020, after a short illness. He was born September 14, 1937 in Houston, Texas, the son of James D. and Elizabeth Zumwalt Gage.

He attended and graduated from Lamar High School in1956, then enlisted in the US Navy and was proud to serve his country. He was aboard the USS Olmsted when they landed at Beirut, Lebanon and has shared that story with his grandchildren. He was discharged from the Navy in 1961 and returned to Houston. He then married JoAnn Hall Gage in 1959 and started a family, sons, Ricky and Glenn and daughter, Cheri. Richard loved sports and coached his boys through the years in Baseball and Football and until his passing, was still called Coach by their friends. Richard worked for WS Bellows Construction and attended the University of Houston for 9 nine years while working full time and raising a family. He graduated with a Business Degree and was on the Dean’s list. Richard worked for WS Bellows for 22 years starting on the construction side of the business and ending his career there as a manager in the IT department. He loved computers and worked in the IT field until retirement. He was an avid coin collector, interested in WWI and WWII, gun collector, wood worker, loved the beach and started playing softball in 1995. His family grew with the marriages of children and the start of grandchildren and his role as “Poppie”. He cared for his wife, JoAnn during her battle with cancer and lost her in 1999 after 40 years of marriage.
The next chapter of his life included new passions and adventures. He met Almena Downey, who was his companion for 20 years until his passing. They traveled, attended softball tournaments around the country and attended church together at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church until it relocated, settling into the congregation of The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, in which he was baptized.

He continued to play softball and was a member of the Harris County Senior Softball league where he served as coach, working on the fields, in charge of uniforms for the league and most of all enjoying playing. Bayland Park named a street after him, Dick Gage Avenue to honor his contribution to the league. He was inducted into the Texas Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2014. Richard loved sports and was an avid Houston Oilers and then Houston Texas fan and rarely missed attending a game being a longtime season pass holder.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Hall Gage; and son, Richard (Ricky) D Gage, Jr. He is survived by his companion, Almena Downey of Houston, TX; son, Glenn Gage and wife, Rebecca of Conroe, TX; daughter, Cheri Tamborello and husband, Paul of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Deanna Stewart Gage of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Gabrielle Gage, Ashton Guerra and husband Matthew Guerra, Brittney Tamborello, Lath Gage, Michelle Gage and Justin Tamborello; great-grandchildren, Adam Diaz and Slade Guerra; brother, John Gage; Almena’s two children and two grandchildren; Along with many other relatives and friends.

Private services will be held for family in the near future.

Donations in Richard’s honor can be directed to one of the following charities; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Halo House Foundation, or The Alzheimer’s Association.

Bill Lipscomb 1937-2020

William Childs Lipscomb

1937-2020
William "Bill" Childs Lipscomb, age 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 in Houston. Bill was born December 6, 1937, in Dallas, Texas. He was the beloved only child preceded in death by his parents William Childs Lipscomb and Clara "Dolly" Louise Lipscomb. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 59 years, Maud Mueller Lipscomb, of Houston, known to their grandchildren as Nana. He was affectionately known as Papa to his three daughters Elizabeth Chiles Dice (Kevin), Sarah Dabney Lipscomb, Edith Eddins Everly (Mike), and his grandchildren Geoffrey Chiles Dice (Marianne), William McCormick Braeger, Margaret "Meaghan" Elizabeth Smidebush (Matt), August Wells Braeger, and great-grandchildren Charles "Charlie" Dutch Dice and Jack Chiles Dice, as well numerous loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bill attended Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle School, Lamar High School, the University of Texas at Austin and University of Houston where he received his bachelor's degree. One of his proudest life accomplishments was completing his Master's degree at St. Thomas University when he was 65 years young. Bill's dedication to his business was exemplified by his innovative success and the steadfast devotion his employees and associates showed for him throughout his career. He was the owner of Blumenthal Sheet Metal, a small business that is a century old and he used that platform to establish "The Foundry", a unique Artist's working community. In a Houston Chronicle article titled "New Model for Next Century" https://www.chron.com/business/article/Metal-shop-forges-a-change-of-direction-for-itself-1957738.php he was referred to as an "Industrial Alchemist". Blumenthal is also responsible for many public art installations around the city of Houston and beyond. He was a true friend of up-and-coming local artists by providing affordable spaces to work and supporting local arts events. He put his respect for history into action throughout his life and was the proud recipient of a Good Brick Award for the restoration of historic buildings on Nance Street. Bill was an avid Texas historian and proud lifelong student of all history, enjoyed attending conferences, and was a member of The Houston Historical Society and Texas Historical Society. Bill was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church for 48 years and held key leadership roles and was instrumental in growing the church. He preferred an outing to a museum, library, or historic site with his children and grandchildren rather than a trip to an amusement park. He had a deep appreciation for history, books, education, print news, lattes with friends, and an occasional Beefeater's martini straight up. Those who knew him will remember his intelligence, wit, dry sense of humor, hearty laughter, gratitude, generosity, and love of his family. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bill's honor to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Building Fund, Houston Hospice, or The Houston Food Bank. You can watch a video interview with Bill archived with The Houston Oral History Project:
http://digital.houstonlibrary.net/oral-history/william-lipscomb_OH566.php