William Christian Buchanan 1937-2018

 

William Christian Buchanan

September 13, 1937 = June 11, 2018

William Christian Buchanan Jr. passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1937, the only child of William Christian Buchanan and Edith Irwin Bauzenberger. He was called "Billy” until he was about 10 years old and later went by "Chris”. His earliest recollections are playing in the woods of York and going through the scrap piles at a machine shop. At age six he moved with his parents to Houston. Chris thrived in the outdoors and as a child of adventure he loved to scour his new hometown’s bayous for huge bullfrogs which he would proudly present to his mother to cook up. Born with a natural aptitude for all things mechanical, he also spent many hours building and tinkering with powered model airplanes. Chris attended Sutton Elementary School, Lanier Jr. High and graduated in 1956 from Lamar High School. His interest was not in academics, however, and spent a good deal of his high school days souping up car engines. At one point he was notorious for having one of the fastest cars in Houston, which he wisely kept down the street at a friend’s house so his parents wouldn’t know about it and all his drag racing activities. They were not pleased with this high speed hobby of his.

Chris was attending the University of Houston as a chemistry major when he got an offer from the Air Force to attend the final class of the Cadet School at Harlingen Air Force Base. He graduated from the yearlong program with his commission and his wings in June of 1962, and moved to California where he was selected to start an Advanced Navigator and Bombardier School at Mather Air Force Bas e in Sacramento. Shortly thereafter he moved to Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, New Mexico to attend B-52 Flight School. Chris flew as navigator in about 22 bombing missions from Guam to South Vietnam, a 13 hour round-trip of about 5,400 miles. After serving his country honorably in the Strategic Air Command, he left the service to join the family business in Houston.

Chris was an avid golfer and tennis player but his true passion was for sailing. He raced his Star boat, the Midnight Rider, every Sunday at the Houston Yacht Club winning many trophies. Family vacations were spent racing in regattas along the Gulf Coast from Florida to south Texas and the annual Governor’s Cup on Lake Travis. Chris also crewed for a Norwegian sailing team in the Olympic trials. In his later years he raced J/24s, Lasers and Sunfish. He truly cherished his time on the water.

Chris loved running in Memorial Park and finished the Houston Marathon, the San Antonio Marathon and the Beach-to-Bay Marathon in Corpus Christi. He was a member of the Road Runners and continued running into his late 70s, consistently placing in the top three of his age group in the Houston Half Marathon.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents Edith and William Buchanan Sr. He is survived by the beautiful mother of his children, Bernice; his daughter Edith Williams and husband Mike, son William Buchanan III and wife Marlis, daughter Deborah Morey and husband Travis; grandchildren Hailey, Shane, Naomi, Lydia and Augustus. He will be missed by friends and family and his new family at Sunrise Community in Katy.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at 3 p.m. at Katy Funeral Home (23350 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX 77494). A reception will immediately follow the service.

 

 

Tinsley Jones 1938-2024

 

Tinsley Kemp Jones, Sr.

02/03/1938 - 10/17/2024

 

Tinsley Kemp Jones, Sr. passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 86 on October 17, 2024.

 

Born in Dallas, Texas, on February 3, 1938, he ultimately chose Houston as his home where he married his wonderful wife Patricia (Pat) of 64 years.

Tinsley was a graduate of Lamar High School, where he was a cheerleader, and the University of Houston, where he was Eminent Archon of Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity. After college, he served in the USAF Reserve, and then followed in the footsteps of his father, starting a well-known and storied career in the Natural Gas Industry where he would spend well over the next 40 years.

 

Having completed his journey in the energy sector, Tinsley would embark on his final pursuit which was to give back. He joined the staff at Kerr High School, where he would spend the next 15 years working with kids before finally celebrating his "official" retirement as the second oldest employee in Alief ISD.

 

Tinsley never met a stranger, enjoyed friends from all walks of life, and touched the lives of just about everyone he met. Always affable, jovial, and a kind smile on his face, he made everyone in any room feel welcomed, comfortable, and important. He was a loving husband, father, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and proud grandfather of three boys.

 

Tinsley was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Lord, Sr. and Florence Tinsley Jones, and his brother, Richard Lord Jones, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Pat, son Tinsley Kemp Jones, Jr., wife Susan and his three grandsons; Carter "Forbes", "Baxter" Reeves, and "Tinsley" Bruce Jones, along with Brother-in-law Jack Stargel, wife Vicki, their sons, Slade Stargel and wife Amy, and Tyson Stargel and wife Jessica, and their children Day, Hayes, and Posey Stargel, and sister-in-law Carolyn, her daughters Catherine Lindsey, Susan Jones, and their families.

A private graveside service and interment of his ashes took place at Glenwood Cemetery on November 10, 2024.
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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12, 2024.

 

Victor Friend 1938-2012

 

Victor Vernon Friend, Jr.

AUGUST 17, 1938 – JUNE 14, 2012

Victor Vernon Friend, Jr. 73, of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Christopher House in Austin. Vic was born on August 17, 1938, in Houston, Texas to Beatrice G. Bates Friend and Victor Vernon Friend, Sr. Vic was a retired Payroll Supervisor with the Veterans Administration in Austin for many years and was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan and a member of the Longhorn Federation. Vic was a U.S. Marine and an active member in the Marine Corps League. Survivors include his daughter, Simone Norton and her husband John and their children, Jonathan and Travis Norton all of Barrington, Illinois; his son, Victor August Friend of Dallas, Texas; his long time companion, Jean Inman of Austin. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all of his friends and family. A gathering of friends and family will take place from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin located at 4435 Frontier Trail. Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Harrell Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.

Edward Johnson 1938-2019

Johanson, Edward
January 31, 1938 - April 24, 2019
 

Edward Joe Johanson, 81, of Sarasota, FL and Estes Park, CO passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 in Sarasota, surrounded by family. Born in Omaha, NE he was the son of Arnold 'Joe' and Blanche Johanson.
He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1960, earned a master's degree from Tuck School of Business in 1962 and proudly served as a member of the Air National Guard in Detroit, MI.
Edward's professional career spanned over thirty years at General Motors Corporation where he served as Director of Fixed Income Investments and as a member of the Board of Directors of Motors Insurance Company.
Upon his retirement in 1996, he and his wife, Cynthia left their home of over twenty five years in Garden City, NY to settle in Sarasota, FL spending summers in Estes Park, CO. A faithful and giving man, Ed served on the vestry at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican church in Estes Park, CO and at Westcoast Center in Sarasota, FL. More importantly his generosity is well known by his friends. People from all backgrounds and countries considered him a friend as far away as Jamaica, Madeira, and Turkey.
His appreciation for the arts & nature led him to volunteer at Selby Gardens in Sarasota and to travel around the country and the world. He became interested in visiting as many national parks as possible. Experiences he afforded others delighting him as much as his companions.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, his impeccable integrity, irreverent sense of humor, immeasurable intelligence and his magnanimous nature will forever leave a mark on all who had the good fortune of knowing him.
Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia, and is survived by his son Erik, his daughter Jennifer and husband Eddy, and his granddaughter Madison.
Memorial services will be held in his honor on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Westcoast Center at 403 North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236 and on Saturday, June 22 at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican church located at 3480 St Francis Way, Estes Park, CO 80517.

 

Dixie Ann Burr Webster 1938-2024

 

Dixie Anne Burr Webster

September 20, 1938 - June 25, 2024

We bid farewell to Dixie Anne Webster (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma), born in Sinton, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 25, 2024 at the age of 85. Dixie Anne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Dixie Anne leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Dixie Anne may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

 

Nancy Gifford 1938-2018

Nancy GIFFORD Sides De Shazo

April 22, 1938 – November 28, 2018

 

Nancy GIFFORD Sides De Shazo was born on April 22, 1938 and passed away on November 28, 2018 and is under the care of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery of Houston, Texas.

 

Thomas Slaughter 1938-2020

 

Thomas W. Slaughter

May 27, 1938 – December 18, 2020

 

Thomas W. Slaughter was born on May 27, 1938 and passed away on December 18, 2020 and is under the care of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel.

Reported by Nancy S. Slaughter, widow