Ralph Elledge 1938-2021

 

William "Ralph" Elledge
1938-2021

 
William "Ralph" Elledge passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born on June 2, 1938, he is survived by the love of his life, Karen Conger Elledge. They met at First Presbyterian Church, Houston on the day Ralph returned home from his tour of duty in the US Army.
Ralph and Karen were wed on February 24, 1962 and enjoyed more than 59 years together. Travelling was one of their favorite pastimes. They both attended Lamar High School. Ralph then went to Texas Tech University and finished at the University of Houston.

Ralph is also survived by his son, Chris Elledge, and fiancé Christene Wood; his daughter Julie Powers and her husband Jeff; Granddaughter Christy Steiger and her husband Garrett; and his great grandchildren, Freya Leigh and Soren John Steiger.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, William Richard Elledge and Elaine Morrow Elledge, and his grandson John Clayton.

Ralph was seen as a leader in business and in the community. He was the founder of Baytown Valve and Fitting (initially Thomas A. Read and Company), established in 1969; he served as President and Past President of The Rotary Club of Baytown. He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce and was involved with supporting teachers from Goose Creek ISD. He also supported many charities in Baytown, usually anonymously.
Ralph also served his country, serving in the army from 1961-1965.

Ralph and Karen raised Shetland Sheep Dogs together and excelled in competition. They had the top winning Sheltie not once, but twice in the nation.

Ralph's greatest pride was taken from being a good husband and father. He led by example, and spending time with his family took precedence over all other pursuits.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 pm, Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX 77521. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm, Friday, May 28, 2021, in the Navarre Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8624 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521.

 

Martha McAshan Guerin 1938-2021

                                    Martha McAshan Guerin 1938-2021

Martha McAshan Guerin, 82, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021 after a period of failing health. She was born on June 20, 1938 in Houston, TX to Harris and Frances (Corn) McAshan. She grew up in River Oaks and spent time at her grandparents' ranches in Tarrant and Parker counties. She graduated from St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio and attended the University of Texas in Austin.
Martha married James T. Robison III, MD and they raised their family in Austin. She was active in the Junior League of Austin and served on the board of the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation. Martha was an artist/sculptor and was an owner of the Kerbey Lane Art Gallery in the 1980's. She was especially proud of one of her sculptures, Sandcastles, which is displayed in the Healing Garden at Dell Children's Medical Center. It is a life-sized seascape of three children playing in the sand.
Later in life, Martha married John Guerin, a retired University of Texas Art Professor. Together they travelled around the world and shared their love of art. John and Martha enjoyed 25 happy years of marriage until his death in 2006.
Most importantly, Martha was a loving mother and was devoted to her family. A true Texas Matriarch, she was a beloved mother to her 4 children and their spouses, a beloved grandmother of 7, and great-grandmother of 5. She was a sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. Martha was a kind and generous person who loved to be with others. Her compassion and dedication to those around her was always evident and she loved that many of her friends and extended family considered her to be a second mom to them.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husbands, John Guerin and Jim Robison, her daughter, Helen Brady, and her sister, Ann Baker. She is survived by her children, James Robison IV (Cheryl), Frances Osborne and Joel Robison; her son-in-law, Steven Brady; her grandchildren Hunter Houston (Elizabeth), Louisa Houston Vann (Philip), Mac Brady, James Robison V (Lauryn), Thomas Robison (Caroline), Kathryn Robison and Kylar Osborne; her great-grandchildren, Martha Winslow Vann, Houston Vann and Henley, James VI and Peyton Robison; her sister, Aline Gaubert (Paul); her first husband, Whipple Newell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the many people who have helped Martha in the past few years and especially the past few months. She appreciated each of her various 'caregivers' and thought of them all as friends. A special thanks goes to Erika Munoz for her dedication to Martha.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 3:00 pm at The Church of the Good Shepherd. A reception will follow at Westwood Country Club.
Remembrances may be shared at www.wcfish.com. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, TX – (512) 452-8811

 

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Published in Houston Chronicle from May 6 to May 9, 2021.

 

JEAN MARIE HOGABOOM STEMMONS 1938-2021

Jean Hogaboom Stemmons, 82, of Beaumont, formerly of Dallas, passed on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Christus Saint Elizabeth Dubuis Hospital - Beaumont. She was born on September 1, 1938 to Ollie Smith Hogaboom and Stephen Rice Hogaboom, in Ennis, TX. Jean was a graduate of Lamar High School in Houston, and she attended North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. In 1991, she married the love of her life, John M. Stemmons, Jr. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jean worked for Industrial Properties Corporation for many years and served as the President of Executive Women International for the Dallas chapter.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Debi Allen and husband, John Allen, of Carrollton, TX, her daughter, Shari Brewer and husband, Tim Brewer, of Beaumont, TX, her son, Steve Feemster and his wife, Kate Feemster, of Tulsa, OK, her grandsons, Zachary Giese and Jared Giese of Carrollton, TX, her granddaughter, Erin Brewer, grandson, Clayton Brewer, and granddaughter, Melanie Brewer, of Beaumont, TX, her grandsons, Thomas Feemster, Matthew Feemster, and Samuel Feemster, and granddaughter, Lluisa Pascuzzi of Tulsa, OK, and her stepdaughters, Ellen Stemmons Harbison and Brooke Stemmons Jackson of Dallas, TX, and her sister-in-law, Allison Simon, and husband, Heinz Simon, of Irving, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband, John M. Stemmons, Jr.

A graveside service for Ms. Stemmons will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Boulevard, Dallas, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1350 North 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706; the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701; or Pups In Peril, P.O. Box 1655, Groves, Texas 77619.