Kemper Fall Walker, 75, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in Decatur following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at Ascension and St. Mark's Episcopal Church near Bridgeport, with Father DeWayne Adams officiating on Monday October 29 at 2 pm.

Kemper was born October 21, 1937, in Houston, to Ruth Nichols Fall and Fredric Fall.

She is survived by daughter Jennifer Walker and family of Bridgeport; daughter Laura Craft and family of Katy; son Wise County Sheriff David Walker and family of Bridgeport; her sister, Sally Sanders of Houston.

Published in Houston Chronicle on October 27, 2012

Annette Cheek Bishop

Obituary

Annette Cheek Bishop was born November 2, 1938 at Methodist Hospital to Creed and Columbia Ann (Jurecka) Cheek. She attended Wilson Elem., Lanier JH and Lamar HS. She attended Lamar Technical College and graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Annette married Alfred Bishop, Jr. on September 6, 1957. She began working for Delta Airlines in 1964 and began a "Life of Travels". She loved meeting new people and discovering new places. She saw the good in everyone. She was an avid hiker and active in the Highpointers Club. During her life, she was a supporting member of numerous historical and cultural groups including Texas Folklore Society, Brazos Forum and the Fano Club. She is survived by her son Alfred (Ben) Bishop III, daughter-in-law Lisa Anne and grandchildren, Nathan Avery and Hailey Anne. Visitation will be Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Bradshaw-Carter Home 1734 W. Alabama, Houston TX 77098, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 816 Montrose Blvd., Houston TX. Online tributes may be posted at
www.bradshawcarter.com.

Charlie Cox (1936 - 2012)

CHARLIE AUBYN COX, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Sugar Land, TX, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Houston on April 19, 1936, to the late Aubyn Monroe and Daisy C. Cox, who owned and operated Cox Blossom Shop in Houston for many years.
Charlie graduated from Lamar High School where he competed in track and field and then attended the University of Houston. Charlie won the Golden Gloves as an amateur boxer, and also served a tour in the U.S. Navy.
Charlie was employed at World Cinema, Inc. for the past fifteen years. He frequently said, "Everyone there is like family." He attended First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with his wife and granddaughter.
Charlie grew up and spent most of his life in Houston where over the years he created lasting friendships. Some of his closest friends were David and Diana Nitsch, Hubert and Lorna Bray, Don and Salina Poe, and Chet and Diane Dickson. There is not enough paper in Houston to list all of his friends.
He loved flying remote controlled airplanes at Bomber Field with the late Obie Dickson. He also enjoyed golfing at the Memorial and Herman Park golf courses, dove hunting, and fishing for trout and red fish in Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Charlie shined as an expert angler and was frequently called on to locate the fish.
He was a very caring and giving man. Charlie's friend, David Nitsch, recalled that he once took a Thanksgiving dinner to a complete stranger who worked as a service station attendant because he had to work on Thanksgiving Day. His name wasWagey.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cordill (Radinsky) Cox; granddaughter, Lauren Jones; and nephews, Paul Kettle of Tacoma, WA, and Ben Alloggio of Katy, TX. Other relatives include uncle, Alfred Kahn; and cousins, Mike Kahn, Bobby Cox and Pat Cox.
Though he had no children of his own, he took in his two teenage nephews and played a vital role in their lives by providing a structured home. One of his nephews, Paul Kettle said, "There is no doubt I owe any success I had or may have in life to Charlie." His thoughtfulness and selfless approach stood steady until his death. For the past several years he has cared for and mentored his nine year old granddaughter, Lauren, who called him Po Po.
Charlie was a man of strong character who placed family and friends before himself. Those who knew Charlie find it hard not to smile when they hear his name. His quick witted, outgoing personality was larger than life and his heart was even larger. His practical jokes, stories and discussions of life will be missed by all. Charlie had charisma and everybody loved Charlie.
A Memorial Service will be held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2119 Avalon Place, Houston, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Hospitality Room Fund, 2119Avalon Place, Houston, TX 77019.

Gustav "Bob" Robertson

Gustav R. 'Bob' ROBERTSON, Jr. Born February 4, 1938 Bob lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011. He was at home with his family when he slipped peacefully away from us. Bob was born in Houston, Texas, the only son of Gustav R. Robertson, Sr. and Elizabeth Mitchell Robertson. He was raised in Houston, attended school there and graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston in 1965. After graduating, Bob entered the United States Navy. Tours of duty included service on two aircraft carriers, in three hospitals, and in the Far East, Scotland, and the East and West coasts of the U.S. He completed his fellowship in Oral Surgery at the Charleston Naval Hospital in 1969. In 1974 he completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the U.S. Navy Regional Medical Center, San Diego. Bob had a strong love of his country and all that it stood for and he was proud to be able to serve in the U. S. Navy. He was the best kind of patriot, seeing the good and the bad and loving always the ideals that make this nation so strong. Bob began his private practice life in Burien, WA in 1975. He started his own practice in 1978 in Tukwila, WA and in 1990 located to Renton, WA, where he practiced up until his illness. He was active in professional organizations and served as president of the Washington State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from 1983-84 and served as a delegate to the American Asociation of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for nine years. Bob was a one-of-a-kind man, husband and father who loved his family. He was respected by his colleagues, beloved by his patients, loved by his family and admired by his friends. He was a "man's man", with a tender heart, always ready to help someone along the way. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Gus, in 1986 and his sweet mother, Liz, in 2005. He is survived by his loving wife Mary and their daughter, Gretchen. Bob also leaves behind a daughter from his first marriage, Heather Anne Robertson (Bellevue, WA). There will be a celebration of Bob's life on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish, WA. Bob's heart always went back to Texas, and he will be laid to rest there under Texas skies next to his mother and father. We will all miss him. God speed. The family would like to suggest remembrances to Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109-5452 or www.providence.org. They would also like to thank Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Their kindness and good care helped us all through this long journey. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guest book at: WWW.FLINTOFTS.COM

 

Gustav R. "Bob" Robertson Jr.

Obituary Published in The Seattle Times on April 24, 2011

June Castelow

June Castelow

Obituary June Carey Castelow departed this world on September 25, 2012 after a long and valiant struggle against cancer. She spent her last days at home in the company of her children and beloved cat. Born in Houston in 1938, June graduated Lamar High School and achieved a B.S. at Southern Methodist University, where she was a proud and happy member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. For many years she worked as a laboratory technician and eventually served as a study compliance officer for U.S. Oncology. She was extremely active in service organizations and was pleased to serve them in various capacities. She had special passions for animal welfare and helping people, and she gave time and money to human service organizations, particularly to Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM). June is predeceased by her husband, Donald A. Castelow, and her parents, Hillard and Elma Carey. Her survivors include her daughters: Carey Kay Johnson of Brooklyn, NY; Cynthia Johnson of Madison, WI; and Christina Tuma of Shoreacres, TX. She is also survived by five stepchildren, two granddaughters, and seven step grandchildren. June's final days were greatly eased by the devoted care of her friends, employees of Hospice Compassus, and the employees of Carolyn Washington. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the indispensable support of Pat Olden, Betsy Gerber, Debra Radomski, Liz Ford, Mary Kay Coleman, and Donna Castelow. We would also like to thank her hospice nurse, Cambridge Androsko, and the hospice social worker, Meyer Goldberg. Lastly, we would like to express our humble gratitude to her wonderful aides, Darlene and Linda, for their expert, generous, and unstinting care. You are each part of the conspiracy of the good that makes the world a beautiful place, even in the face of pain and death. She loved you all. June's family will have a memorial service celebrating her life Friday, September 28, 2012 at 12:30 P.M. in the chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home with Dr. Linda Christians officiating.

Lee Smith and Fred Sanders

LEE MARK SMITH, 74, of Huntington Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 after a struggle with heart disease and cancer.

Lee was born June 29, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey to Roy and Jane Smith. He received a degree from Texas Tech in mechanical engineering. He met his wife Sherry in Houston, TX and together they moved to California where they got married and raised two daughters. Lee worked for Rockwell International in aerospace for 30 years before his retirement. He was actively involved in Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, was an avid golfer and bridge player, and had a passion for dogs.

Lee is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Sherry Smith; daughter Sherolyn Duckworth and her husband, Mike and granddaughters Madison and Jessica of Manhattan Beach; and daughter Robin Westmoreland and her husband, Wes of Long Beach. He is also survived by brother-in-law Buck Crook and his wife, Janet and nephews Ryan and A.J. of Los Alamitos. Lee was a loving husband, father, papa, brother-in-law, and uncle.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 29th at 1:00pm at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Lee’s name to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church www.gspc.org.

Alfred Ellis Sanders, Jr.

Obituary from the Bryan-College Station Eagle

December 16, 2937 – July 28, 2012

Alfred Ellis Sanders, Jr., 74, of Midway, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Veteran's Hospital in Temple, Texas, of natural causes.

He was born in Houston, Texas on December 16, 1937 to Alfred Ellis Sanders, Sr. and Anne Sanders (Fisher).

Proud USMC Veteran, Engineer, Educator, Pilot, Motorcyclist, Builder, Ranch hand, Salesman, Entrepreneur, Autodidact, Patriot and above all, Texan. He traveled the entire world, accomplished much, both great and small, and touched the lives of hundreds of people. He was the toughest, most generous and most irrepressible man we've ever known. Fred Sanders was a force of nature, and the world was changed by his hand. May he rest in Peace.

He is survived by his son, David Sanders; and grandsons, Ian Sanders and Trevor Sanders.

He will live on in our hearts forever.

Leone Guthrie Reeder

December 30, 2010

Leone Guthrie Reeder

Leone Reeder | Visit Guest Book Reeder Leone Guthrie Reeder died on the 28th of December 2010 in Houston, Texas, where she had been undergoing cancer treatment and hospice care for several months. Best known for her leadership as Co-Chair of the National Fund for the United States Botanic Garden, Mrs. Reeder worked tirelessly to make the National Garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol a reality. She contributed her talent to many causes at the local, state and national level. Having spent her adult life in Shreveport, Louisiana, Houston, Texas, and Washington, D.C., her countless contributions to those communities emanated from the ease with which she met and made friends and her generous willingness to share her time, talent and ideas. As a result, she made an enduring positive impact wherever she lived. Mrs. Reeder and her family lived in Shreveport for 25 years where among her many activities she was the founding Chairman of the Red River Revel, the largest outdoor arts festival in North Louisiana. A color psychology expert, she designed pediatric hospital wings at the leading children's hospitals across the country as well as educational facilities at numerous churches through her company, Medicon, Inc. A member of both the River Oaks Garden Club (Houston) and the Garden Club of Chevy Chase (Maryland), she recently returned to Shreveport to assist in establishing a Shreveport chapter of the Garden Club of America. During the six years she and her husband lived in Houston after leaving Shreveport, she served on the board of the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation and the Houston Child Guidance Center, now Depelchin Children's Center. She was an early member of the Board of Directors of the Hospice at the Texas Medical Center, now Houston Hospice, and a steadfast champion of hospice care ever since. Prior to her recent move back to Houston, Mrs. Reeder and her husband resided in the Washington, D.C. area for nearly 20 years. In addition to her leadership in building the National Garden, she served on the Board of Directors of Jubilee JumpStart where she designed an innovative center for day care and early childhood education for children ages 0-3 from low income families in the Adams Morgan District of Washington. Each year Leone organized highly anticipated and enjoyable trips with a number of her friends to Mexico under the guise of going to a spa. She had an unquenchable thirst for learning and loved the Chautauqua Institution where for many years she enjoyed the summer programs with her grandchildren. Her loving disposition and valiant efforts to converse in French endeared her to the people of the village of Chateauneuf de Gadagne, France where she and her family vacationed each spring. Leone often shared traveling adventures with a group of friends she named "The Motormouths." In Washington, she was loved by Democrats and Republicans alike. Her skill as a natural networker made her well-suited for her life as the wife of a D.C. lawyer/lobbyist. With boundless enthusiasm, a beautiful smile, and a contagious sense of humor, she was a brilliant bridge player, loved to dance and tell stories, was an accomplished watercolorist, and was blessed with a superior mind and insatiable curiosity. Supportive of her husband, Jim, in all he did, Leone was a wonderful partner, a gracious and beautiful hostess, a soft shoulder, a sympathetic ear, a perfect audience, a willing straightman, always comfortable basking in the glow, and totally in love, all while maintaining her own individuality. To her children, Ginger, Jimmy, and Elizabeth, she was the wise and proud mother who loved them equally, with always enough time, energy, advice, innovative solutions and food to nourish, nurture and sustain each of them in the unique way that each of them needed her. Leone Guthrie Reeder was born in Houston, Texas on the 13th of July 1938, to Frank Colby and Helen Drake Guthrie. She attended St. Anne Catholic School, The Kinkaid School, and Lamar High School. She attended Mount Holyoke College and was very recently awarded the Class of 1960's Model of Grace Award in recognition of the uncommon grace with which she lived her life. She also attended Southern Methodist University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She served as Chairman of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association in Shreveport. She was an ever loyal Kiowa at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. A lifelong and devout Catholic, she was christened, baptized and married at St. Anne Catholic Church in Houston. Above all else, Leone Reeder, known to her grandchildren as Lele, was absolutely devoted to her husband of 52 years, Jim, her children, Ginger Reeder, James A. Reeder, Jr., and Elizabeth Neubauer, her sons-in-law, Eric Nevil and Rick Neubauer, and her grandchildren, Grace Vroom, James Vroom, Grace Nevil, and Jack Nevil, all of whom survive her. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, whom she loved dearly: Connie Guthrie Hogland, Theo W. Pinson, Hallie Pinson, Susan Pinson Belding, Harry C. Pinson, Elizabeth Pinson and Kathy Pinson Davison. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock this afternoon until half-past seven o'clock this evening, Thursday, the 30th of December, in the Parlor of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A funeral mass is to be offered at ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 31st of December, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Road in Houston, where the Rev. Thomas B. Mailloux, C.S.B. is to serve as the lead celebrant. Immediately following the mass, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held on the first floor of Inwood Manor, 3711 San Felipe Road in Houston. In Louisiana, the family will receive friends from four o'clock in the afternoon until six o'clock in the evening on Sunday, the 2nd of January, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street in Shreveport. The following day, the family will gather for a private interment and Rite of Committal at Forest Park Cemetery of Shreveport. In Washington, D.C., a memorial service, celebrating Mrs. Reeder's life, is to be conducted at a later date and details are to be announced when the service is scheduled. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030.

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