Arthur
Cannon's mother
| CANNON,
Roberta Winfrey, wife of Edmund W. Cannon, of Boca Raton, Fla., and
formerly of Richmond, Va., died January 24, 2009. Born in Richmond,
Va., she was a graduate of Westhampton College. She is also survived
by her children, Henrietta C. Hodge; and son-in-law, E. Ray Hodge of
Richmond, Va.; and Arthur M. Cannon; two children and one
great-grandchild, all of Boca Raton. A memorial service will be held
January 31 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Vero Beach. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of
flowers, might contribute to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto
Park Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33486, or the Tri County Humane Society,
21287 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33433. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 1/29/2009 |
Howard Horwitz's mother
| HORWITZ,
Esther Fishman, 87, of Richmond, passed away January 19, 2009.
She was the widow of Seymour Horwitz; and is survived by
daughter, Sylvia and her husband, Dov Weitman; and son, Howard
and his wife, Susan; and grandchildren, David and Kerri
Horwitz; and many nieces and nephews. She was born in
Minnesota to Isadore and Molly Fishman. She had two older
siblings, Reuben and Charlotte, both of whom predeceased her.
She grew up in Denver and moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where
she met and married Seymour. They made their home in Richmond
and were married for 59 years. In addition to being an
exceptional homemaker and working as office manager for her
husband's law practice, Esther was very active in a variety of
community organizations. She was Chair of the Women's Division
of Jewish Federation of Richmond; she volunteered at the Read
Center, teaching literacy to adults; she was founder and
president of Masada-Hillel of Richmond and was president of
the Richmond Jewish Women's Club. A person of great modesty,
grace, and many talents. She was much admired and loved.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Tuesday (today) in the
chapel of Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. The family
will be sitting shiva at the home of Helen and Hal Horwitz.
Shiva minyan will be at 7:30 Tuesday through Thursday
evenings. Memorial donations may be made to Beth Sholom
Lifecare Community or Temple Beth-El of Richmond. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 1/20/2009 |
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Pam Isaac Bradley's
father
| ISAACS,
Meredith W. "Jack," died Sunday, November 16, 2008.
He was born October 20, 1919 in Richmond, Va. and graduated
from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1937. He served in the
U.S. Army prior to Pearl Harbor, enlisted in the U.S. Navy
December 8, 1941 and was discharged in 1945 as SK 1/C. He was
a lifetime member of DAV. He is survived by his wife of 66
years, Ethel T. Isaacs; one daughter, Pamela I. Bradley and
son-in-law, Richard J. Bradley; one granddaughter, Nan V.
Henderson and her husband Travis; one grandson, Richard J.
Bradley Jr and his wife, Tonya; three great-grandchildren,
Isabel Grace Henderson, Isaac Phillip Henderson and McKenna
Leigh Bradley. Mr. Isaacs retired from the McGuire V.A.
Hospital in 1978 with 32 years of service. He was a 32nd
Degree Mason, a member of the Manchester Lodge #14 A.F. &
A.M. and Richmond Scottish Rite for over 50 years and a past
member of Order of the Eastern Star & White Shrine. He was
a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church from "Cradle
Roll" until death, having served on the Board of Deacons
and the Administrative Board. Remains rest at the Central
Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where the
family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, and where services will be held 1 p.m.
Wednesday. Entombment in Greenwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 11/17/2008 - 11/18/2008 |
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Pat Sturman Sanders's
mother
| STURMAN,
Bertha West, 83, of Richmond, died Friday, October 24, 2008. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Max Sturman; and her son, William
Sturman. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia S. Sanders; her
grandchildren, William L. Sturman Jr., Laura S. Biltz, Katherine E.
Phillips, M. Corey Hall and Zachary T. Hall; nine
great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Sturman and Emma Mae
Palmer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at
the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where
services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Interment
Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to Shriner's Hospital for Children, c/o ACCA Temple, P.O. Box 9217,
Richmond, Va. 23227. |
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Published in
the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/26/2008 - 10/27/2008
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Carolyn Scott Kidd's Husband
 KIDD,
Stuart "Ronnie," 65, of Richmond, passed away October 10,
2008, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 15
years, Carolyn Kidd; six children, Stuart R. Kidd Jr., Cheryl L.
Harris, Lisa C. Cheshire, Karen M. Kidd, S. Dale Engard, and Melissa
L. Barden; sister, Eileen Savoie and her husband, Ronald, of
Connecticut; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ronnie's
caregivers, Leota Nuckols and Jim Stratton for their loving care.
The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside service
will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008 |
Donna Buffenstein Jacob's father
| Louis
Buffenstein |
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 BUFFENSTEIN,
Louis, 97, of Richmond, passed away September 28, 2008. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Frances Buffenstein. He is survived by his son, Allan
Buffenstein (Frona); and daughter, Donna Jacobs (Julian); grand-children,
Sheri Conley (Richard), Eric Buffenstein (Alison), Steven Buffenstein
(Melanie), Ellen Strusky (Michael), Lisa Mohink (Todd), and Sara Solomon
(Michael Carson); and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Buffenstein was a
graduate of the University of Richmond, among the premier appraisers and
realtors in the Richmond area, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Volunteer of
the Year with Jewish Family Services, and a member of Temple Beth-El.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Thursday at the chapel of Beth-El
in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
be made to Jewish Family Services. Blileys-Central is handling
arrangements. |
Donald Hill's mother
| Margaret
Virginia Brown Hill |
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 HILL,
Margaret Virginia Brown, age 97, widow of George Anderson Hill Sr.
and a retiree of the former William Byrd Press (now Cadmus Cenveo
Commun-ications), died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived
by her three sons, George Anderson Hill Jr., Douglas Milton Hill and
his wife, Valerie Marie Watson Hill, and Donald Wesley Hill and his
wife, Forrest Anne Harris Hill, all of Richmond; six grandchildren,
Brian Anderson Hill of San Clemente, Calif., Daniel Anderson Hill of
Richmond, Casey Weston Hill and his wife, Stacey Barrow Hill, of
Virginia Beach, Anna Virginia Hill Wagg and her husband, Scudder
Wagg, of Richmond, Taelor Elizabeth Hill Antunes and her husband,
Mario Antunes, of Faro, Portugal, and Margaret Kemmerer Hill of
Richmond; two stepgrandsons, Craig Ronald Caldwell of Richmond and
Bret Thomas Caldwell of Greenville, S.C.; one great-grandson,
Gabriel Antunes of Faro, Portugal; one sister, Frances Brown
Glazebrook of Richmond; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She
was a longtime member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and a
charter member of the Scottish Society of Richmond. The family will
receive friends from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 7,
at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 8, at St.
Stephen's Episcopal Church, with entombment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226. |
Julian Crist Morris
| MORRIS,
Julian Crist departed this life suddenly on Saturday, July 26,
2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara
Morris; and a sister, Alma M. Albert. He leaves to cherish his
memory two children, Kirkland and Kasey Morris; six brothers
and sisters and their spouses, Mildred Walden, Shirley Bryant,
John W. Morris, Eddie (Nita), Dale (Vicky) of Richmond and
Darlene Hutchison (Wayne) of Roanoke; and many nieces,
nephews, and friends. Mr. Morris was retired from his business
in food service. He also served in the United States Army.
Julian touched all who knew him with his generosity, kindness,
and love of life. He will be deeply missed and remembered by
his family and friends. He devoted his entire life helping
others. Services and interment will be private, with military
honors.
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| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 8/4/2008 |
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Ann Cosby Williams's mother
| COSBY,
Grace Laurens, 94, died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at her home in
Richmond. She was the daughter of Grace Carrington and Charles
Laurens. Mrs. Cosby is survived by her daughters, Grace Carrington
Edwards of Lithonia, Ga., Mary Marshall Dekkers and her husband,
Antonius "Tom," of Snellville, Ga., and Ann Laurens
Williams of Richmond; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Saturday,
August 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham
Road. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August
3, 2008, at Grace & Holy Trinity Church in Richmond. A private
burial will be held at a later time in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to Grace
& Holy Trinity Church, 8 North Laurel Street, Richmond, Va.
23220, or to a charity of your choice. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 8/2/2008 - 8/3/2008 |
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Chip
Valentine's father
|
 VALENTINE,
Mann S. V, affectionately known as "Buzz", peacefully entered
eternal life on February 3, 2008 at Avalon, Westminster Canterbury, with
family at his side. A Requiem Eucharist will be held at St. James
Episcopal Church on Thursday, February 7 at 11 a.m., the Reverend
Randolph M. Hollerith officiating. Buzz was born June 8, 1923. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Allen W. Valentine Sr. and Elizabeth
Taylor Valentine; and by siblings, Allen W. Valentine Jr. and Mary V.
Kemp. He is survived by four adult children, the Rev. Mann S. Valentine
VI (Sharon), James H. Valentine (Carol), Terry V. Day (Jim), and Mary
Robins V. Rudacil (Stan); eight grandchildren, Melissa V. Ruge, Daniel
H. Valentine, Woolsey R. Valentine, L. Taylor Valentine, Katherine E.
Valentine, Mariah L. Valentine, S. Stone Rudacil, Mebane T. Valentine,
and James H. Day Jr; and by three great-grandchildren, Ella Grace
Valentine, Miles Valentine, and a little girl due in May. Prior to
retirement in 1992, Buzz was district manager for RCA Record Division.
His vocation, however, was to God, church, family, and a wide array of
friends. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and was a
scholarshipped voice major at Juilliard in New York, where he sang with
the Robert Shaw Chorale and, in later years, reprised this role when
Shaw toured in Richmond. Buzz began his vocal career at eight and
continued his lifelong passion with the St. James's and St. Thomas's
Episcopal choirs. He was a lifelong member of St. James, where he served
two terms on the Vestry, chaired the Men's Cooking Team, founded the
renowned salsa making crew, originated the Men's Bible Study group, and
served as a lector, Lay Eucharistic Minister and Chalice Bearer. He
served with CARITAS, a church-based outreach to Richmond's homeless. He
was an Education for Ministry graduate of Sewanee and a mentor for the
Disciples of Christ in Community course. He was the Spiritual Chair of
St. James's recent "Fan the Flame" $8 million expansion
campaign. He also served numerous terms on the Stuart Circle Hospital
Board. Buzz and Dottie joined Westminster Canterbury in 1995 where he
exercised an effervescent ministry as "lay-chaplain," member
of the Westminster Canterbury Development Committee, the Food Committee,
and the Social Activities Staff. He was equally loved by friends and
Westminster Canterbury staff, among whom he was also known as
"Buzz." He organized and raised large sums for WC staff
Christmas bonuses. Each of his children believed that Buzz loved them
best, only to discover as adults that their Dad had an equally deep and
unique relationship with each, according to their interests and gifts.
Buzz said that he thought of all his children as ministers of Christ,
and he cultivated a deep spirituality within them all. In a spiritual
autobiography for EFM written in 1996, Buzz summed up his life as a
"Trilogy": "My life has centered upon but three things:
God, family, and otherswe are one." Thanks be to God! In lieu of
flowers, Buzz and his family would appreciate memorial contributions to
St. James's Episcopal Church Endowment or the Westminster Canterbury
Fellowship Fund. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 2/5/2008 - 2/6/2008. |
Karen
Quisenberry Ryerson Phillips's husband
| PHILLIPS,
Donald Henry, of Sandston, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at
home. Born in Newport News, Va. in 1938, his family moved to
Richmond for the last time around 1954, when his father began
working on opening Pleasure Island Restaurant on the Kanawha Canal
at 17th Street. His grandfather owned and operated Captain Herbert's
Seafood Boat next to Pleasure Island on the canal. Mr. Phillips is
survived by his wife, Karen Q. Phillips; three children, Terrie
Marie Fox and her husband, David, Donald Henry Phillips Jr. (Sonnie),
and Angie Phillips Jordan; stepson, James Peyton Ryerson and his
wife, Michelle; five grandchildren, Christopher Rowsey, Renee McNiff,
Lauren Marie Phillips, Haley Nicole Phillips and Brittany Alexandria
Jordan; two stepgrandchildren, Walker Temple Ryerson and Makenzie
Temple Ryerson; and his brother, Terry Presson Phillips of Waverly,
Va. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1957 and was a
proud member of the Cadet Corps. Mr. Phillips joined the Electrical
Union Local 666, where he worked all over the East Coast until he
retired in 1994 after 30 years. He was also a member of the Masons
Local Order No. 272 in Varina. He was an active member of the
Virginia 4-Wheel Drive Club in Mechanicsville, Va., and enjoyed
being a part of the Cape Hatteras Fishing Tournament held in April
for the last 26 years. He was a member of Sandston Baptist Church
and enjoyed every minute of Sunday School, church services and other
church activities. A memorial service will be held at Sandston
Baptist Church, with Reverend Karl Heilman officiating on Friday,
February 8, 2008. The family will receive friends and family at 10
a.m. at the church with the service beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church, 100
West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. 23150 or the American
Parkinson's Disease Foundation. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 2/7/2008. |
James Alexander Gurney II
(A
TJ Class of 1965 classmate in 1963 before transferring to Benedictine)
GURNEY,
James Alexander II, of Chesterfield, passed away January 12, 2008. He was
born June 27, 1947 to the late Hubert and Georgie Gurney in Appomattox,
Va. He graduated from Benedictine High School and the University of
Richmond. He was Director of Vehicle Services at the Department of Motor
Vehicles. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Douglas, Kyle and
Patrick; brothers, Hugh, Andrew and Donald; grandchildren, Emily, Haley,
Logan, Samantha, George and Lorelai Ryann. Memorial service will be held
Friday, January 18, 2008, 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 East
Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23219. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Hubert A. and Georgie Gurney Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the
University of Virginia's College at Wise, One College Ave., Wise, Va.
24293.
Published in the
Richmond Times-Dispatch from 1/15/2008 - 1/17/2008.
Lynn
Greentree Heiman's father
 GREENTREE,
Louis C., 86, of Richmond, died January 4, 2008. He was preceded in death
by his wife of 32 years, Ann W. Greentree; and his brother, Irving S.
Greentree Jr. He is survived by his 32-year beloved companion, Martha
Hume; his daughters, Lynn G. Heiman and her husband, David, of Cleveland,
Ohio and Lois G. Hirsch and her husband, Harry; grandchildren, Sarah
Lemaster, James Lemaster, Alisa H. Aczel and her husband, Joseph, and
Stacy H. Miller and her husband, Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Anna Miller
and Arden Aczel; niece, Pamela G. Norman; and nephew, I. Richard Greentree.
Mr. Greentree was a 1938 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and 1942
graduate of Washington & Lee University, a Navy lieutenant serving in
World War II, Atlantic and Pacific, owner of Greentrees Men's Clothier,
past director of both of the Downtown Richmond Rotary Club and Retail
Merchants Association, past president of Congregation Beth Ahabah and the
Virginia Retail Clothiers, and a resident of the Cedarfield Community.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 6, at Bliley's-Central,
3801 Augusta Avenue. Interment to follow at Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to either Congregation Beth Ahabah or the
Richmond SPCA.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 1/5/2008 - 1/6/2008. |
Donald Lahy's mother
LAHY, Florence Claire, 95, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. She was the widow
of D. Orville Lahy, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond's T.C.
Williams School of Law, and the daughter of Rev. Clarence M. Farney and Sarah B.
Farney of Ontario, Canada and Grand Rapids, Mich. She is survived by her son,
Donald A. Lahy; daughter-in-law, Deborah W. Lahy; and four grandchildren, James
T. Lahy, Mary-Ellen W. Lahy, Christopher M. Lahy, and Timothy J. Lahy. She is
also survived by her nephew, C. Edward Greenwood of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and her
nieces, Sylvia F. Bridjette of Pueblo West, Colo., and Sara F. Hasbrouck of West
Olive, Mich. She was a member of Ruth Chapter No. 8, O.E.S. Remains rest at the
Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will
receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 29, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd., Richmond,
with interment to follow in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church - Choir Fund, c/o
Andrew Koebler, 8787 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or to the Shriners Hospital
for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 12/27/2007 -
12/28/2007.
Ben Kutner's mother
 KUTNER,
Esther Talkowska, passed away on her 81st birthday on December 23, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leo M. Kutner. She
was born in Brezny, Poland, and spent her formative years as a child and
teenager in two different ghettos, and at the end of World War II, was
one of the survivors of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. She
was liberated by General Patton's army shortly after she and three other
young girls escaped from the Death March, and was the sole survivor of
her immediate family of six. She met her husband, Leo, in a Displaced
Persons Campy in Germany. With their young son, Benjamin, they
immigrated to Richmond in 1949. She is also survived by her son, Lee,
and daughter, Fay Kessler and son-in-law, Dr. Fred Kessler; as well as
three granddaughters, Alina Holmes, Jessica Kessler, and Marissa
Kessler. She was predeceased by a fourth granddaughter, Carrie Kutner;
and daughter-in-law, Phillis Kutner in 1995. Devoted to her adopted
country, Esther's volunteerism in the community touched thousands of
lives. She was involved with too many organizations to list, but was
most noted for her commitment to Holocaust education. She was in
constant demand as a speaker, and addressed diverse groups ranging from
elementary school students to college students to civic organizations as
well as branches of the United States Armed Services. Services will be
held in the chapel of the Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn
Wednesday, December 26, at 2 p.m., with interment immediately
thereafter. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Virgina or
National Holocaust Museums.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 12/25/2007 - 12/26/2007. |
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Diane Hanks Aldridge's
sister |
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THREADGILL, Linda Hanks, 58, of
Midlothian, died Friday, December 21, 2007. She was the widow of Roger
H. Threadgill, and is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Diane Aldridge,
and Sharon H. Powell and her husband, Gary; one aunt, Lillian Birkhead;
an uncle, Warren Hanks and his wife, Shirley; five nieces and nephews
and five great-nephews. Mrs. Threadgill was a real estate paralegal for
William Grogan and Associates and a Past President of the Richmond
Chapter of Credit Professionals International. The family will receive
friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home,
1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m.
Thursday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Henrico Fire and Rescue.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 12/23/2007 - 12/24/2007. |
Ruth Hendler Kreger's
mother
Bronia
S. Hendler , Norfolk
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007
©The Virginian-Pilot
Bronia S. Hendler of the 6000 block
of River Road, died Dec. 15, 2007, in her residence. Mrs. Hendler was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Ruchel Schwarz and was a native of Sosnowieco,
Poland. She retired from J.C. Penney Co. as the manager of the children’s
department in Richmond after 25 years. She was a member of Congregation Beth El
and its sisterhood in Norfolk. Mrs. Hendler is survived by her husband, David
Hendler; a daughter, Ruth Kreger and her husband David of Norfolk; two
grandchildren, Seth Kreger of Arlington and Senta Kreger of Santa Monica,
Calif.; also one brother and a sister. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m.
in the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, Jewish Family Services or Odyssey Hospice. H.D. Oliver
Funeral Apts. is handling arrangements. The family will be at the home of David
and Ruth Kreger, 7316 Ruthven Road in Norfolk.
Pat
Rice's father
 RICE,
Christian, 82, of Manchester, Ga., died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at
Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Rice was born December 22, 1924 in Farmville, Va.,
son of the late Cleveland Stewart Rice and Anne Penn Christian Rice. He
was a member of First Assembly of God, Manchester, Ga., and was retired
from Penn Truck Aids as a driver. Mr. Rice was a U.S. Navy veteran and
served during War World II. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Rice; one
son, Pat Rice; two daughters, Judy Kayes and Bonnie Wells; two
stepdaughters, Roni Rush and Terry Fitzsimmons; three stepsons, Fred
Fitzsimmons, Steve Fitzsimmons, and Dave Fitzsimmons; grandchildren, Dan
Richmond, Mary Lee Rice, Jesse Williams, Dannelle Rice, Christianna Rice,
Margaret Rice, Christine Ferguson, Delina Johnson, Anna Warren, Beth,
David, Kelley, Tasha, Jami, and Christopher Fitzsimmons; and one brother,
Stewart Rice. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November
10, 2007 at Living Word Church, 426 Courthouse Road, Richmond, Va. 23236.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Hospice LaGrange,
1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, Ga. 30240, in memory of Mr. Christian Rice.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road,
LaGrange, Ga. 30240, (706) 884-8636. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 11/8/2007. |
Dudley Staples' father
 STAPLES,
Fitzhugh Dudley Sr., 89, formerly of Richmond, Va., died November 4, 2007
at the Rockville Nursing Home in Rockville, Md. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Virginia Grah (Gregory) Staples. He is survived by two
children, Fitzhugh Dudley Staples Jr. of Frederick, Md. and Gray Staples
Miller of Boyds, Md.; his son-in-law, John Cameron Miller; and his
grandson, Marshall Gregory Miller. Mr. Staples attended the University of
Virginia, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and later worked in
advertising. Mr. Staples enjoyed good friends, the Chesapeake Bay, jazz
music, and dachshunds. He was an officer of the Richmond Jazz Festival. No
funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Mr. Staples' name to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Letters may be sent to
the family at P.O. Box 223, Boyds, Md. 20841.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 11/7/2007. |
Brenda Richardson Phillips' stepmother
RICHARDSON, Janet H., 86, widow of Horace Decatur Richardson, died Sunday,
November 4, 2007. She is survived by one nephew, Donald A. Tarbet; three nieces,
Beverly T. Styll, Shirley J. Harkess, and Patricia H. Swyers; two stepsons,
Thomas and Horace Richardson; two stepdaughters, Brenda Phillips and Rita Mohler;
one grandson, Elliott Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was a retired employee of
C&P Telephone Company. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral
Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, with
interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to
Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, 4301 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from
11/5/2007 - 11/6/2007.
Nicholas "Nick" Ouzounis (Originally
in class of '65, graduated in '66)
OUZOUNIS,
Nicholas Theodore "Nick", 60, of Richmond, passed away on
Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Theodore Alexander and Ruth Cibula Ouzounis. He is survived by his
children, Sara E. and Matthew E. Ouzounis; his aunts, Grace and Helen
Cibula, Virginia Mika, Cathy Blair and Mildred Kephart; he is also
survived by extended family in Greece and Czechoslovakia. Nick graduated
from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the
United States Air Force, serving one tour in the Vietnam War. He later
joined and retired from the Virginia Air National Guard. He was a member
of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The family will
receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in
the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Funeral services will be
held on Thursday, October 11, at 11 a.m. in Sts. Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial with military honors will follow in
Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Avenue,
Richmond, Va. 23221.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/7/2007 -
10/9/2007. |
Beverly Glaspie Montsinger's mother
 GLASPIE,
Dorothy Napier, 85, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2007.
She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Beverly Montsinger;
grand-daughter, Shannon Montsinger; and great-granddaughter, Madelyn
Martin. She was dedicated to her family and spent over half of her life
caring for her disabled husband, John. She will be remembered by all as
having a twinkle in her eye, spring in her step, a great sense of humor
and a sweet, loving spirit. The family welcomes friends to her memorial
service at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, 4301 Patterson Avenue,
Thursday, October 18 at 1 p.m. Family will have a private graveside burial
at Riverview Cemetery following the service. Perennial plants for her
gravesite are welcome.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 10/10/2007 - 10/14/2007. |
Betty
Cox Thompson's mother
 COX,
Martha Ellen Garthright, 89, of Richmond, passed away September 5, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Douglas Cox; parents,
Deane and Lola Garthright; son, Doug Cox and wife, Phyllis; grandson,
Michael Cox. She is survived by her children, Deane Cox and wife, Carol,
Betty Thompson and husband, Bill, Carol Casstevens, Debbie Thompson and
husband, Fred, and Donnie Cox and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Beth
Thompson, Billy Thompson, Debra Oaks, Beverly Smith, Andy Thompson, Lisa
Parrish, Jeff Casstevens, Kerrie DiStanlo, Bobby Cox, Brian Thompson,
Christopher, Cameron, and Conner Cox; great-grandchildren, Caitlin,
Austin, Riley, Bowen, Emily, Sydney, James, Harmony, Ella, Reese, and
Cameron. She was a retired Avon consultant with 37 years of service. The
family will receive friends 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's - Central, 3801
Augusta Ave., and where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday.
Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. |
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 9/7/2007. |
Wayne
Nystrom's mother
WILLIAMS, Bernice Nystrom, 93, of Richmond, died July 29, 2007.
Arrangements by the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 7/30/2007.
Roberta
(Bobbie) Jean Packer Greer's mother
PACKER,
Dorothy Chudacoff, passed away peacefully on
July
17, 2007
at her residence in
Beth
Sholom
Gardens
,
surrounded by her family. She celebrated her 94th birthday in April of
this year. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Bernard
D. Packer. Born in
Marinette
,
Wisconsin
,
she has lived in
Richmond
since 1941. She is survived by four children, Stuart E. Packer and wife,
Patty, Susan Farris and husband, David, Bobbie Greer and husband, Jack,
and Beth Hirschfield and husband, Aryeh; brother, Dr. Manny Chudwin; two
sisters, Stella Gelman and Nerissa Victor; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey
Packer, David Greer, Amy Packer Lieberman, Sharon Barnes, Aviel
Hirschfield, Elisha Hirschfield, and Dov Hirschfield. She was a member of
the Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance, and when she served as
President she proposed and shepherded the idea of the Academy's Antique
Show, which has raised substantial sums for
Richmond
medical education and children's needs. A lifetime member of Hadassah, she
felt proud of the work of
Hadassah
Hospital
which, like herself, was blind to race or religion. A supporter of the
medical school of the
Ben
Gurion
University
of the
Negev
,
Israel
,
she and her husband contributed essential equipment to its laboratory. She
was a member of the Jewish Women's Club, the 13 Class, and a founding
member of Congregation Or Ami. The funeral service will be held at
Bliley's Central Chapel at
3801
Augusta Avenue
at
12
p.m.
on Thursday, July 19. Interment follows at
Hebrew
Cemetery
,
5th
Street
,
Richmond
.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Congregation Or
Ami,
9400
W. Huguenot Road
,
Richmond
,
23235; or the Bernard D. Packer Children's Fund, the Richmond Jewish
Foundation,
P.O.
Box 17128
,
Richmond
,
Va.
23226
.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 7/18/2007
.
Jennifer
Hyman Goldman's father
HYMAN,
Virgil (Sev), passed away suddenly
Saturday,
July 14, 2007
.
A full time greeter at Walmart, he will be remembered for his love of his
family including his pets, sense of humor and his charitable works which
included harmonica playing at area assisted living facilities. Virgil was
always the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his loving wife
of 48 years, Glen Hyman. He is survived by his two daughters, Leesa Hyman
and her fiance', Carlos Orpiano, and Jennifer Hyman Goldman; his
granddaughter, Dr. Kimberly Key (Michael); a sister, Estelle Rabinovitz of
Kissimmee, Fla.; two nieces, Randi Lauterbach (Spencer), and Sherry Walden
(Gene); a special family friend, Tommy Coleman; and a close personal
friend, Verna Zopp; and his loyal companion, Itty Bitty the cat. He is
also survived by other numerous family and friends. The family will
receive friends Monday (today) from
5
to
8
p.m.
at Bliley's - Stapels Mill,
8510
Staples Mill Rd.
A graveside service will take place Tuesday,
11
a.m.
in
Greenwood
Memorial
Gardens
,
12609
Patterson Ave.
,
Goochland. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to
the Animal Shelter of your choice.
Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 7/16/2007
.
William
Douglas Hotze
HOTZE,
William Douglas, of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at his home
on June 4, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Mary Skilling Hotze; father
of Robert Edward Hotze III and his wife, Katherine H., and David Christian
Hotze; brother of T. Wilson Hotze Jr., Carroll Hotze Cannon, Curtis E.
Hotze, James B. Hotze and Peggy H. Crowder. Friends may call on Thursday,
June 7, 2007 at St. Dominic, 630 E. St. S.W., from 4 to 7 p.m., where Mass
of Christian Burial will be offered at 7 p.m. Interment Friday, June 8,
2007 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Washington, 3720
Upton St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016.
[Published in the
Richmond
Times-Dispatch from 6/6/2007 - 6/12/2007.]
Howard Schechter's father
Robert Schechter, age 89, of Richmond, formerly of Delray Beach, Fla., passed
away Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wives, Martha and
Lottie Schechter. He is survived by three sons, Steve Schechter and wife,
Debbie, Howard Schechter and wife, Susan, and Eric Schechter and wife, Lidia;
two stepdaughters, Marlene Kriegsman and husband, Irving, and Irene Thompson and
husband, David; and several grandchildren. Mr. Schechter was a longtime grocery
store owner that operated as Bomar Foods. A graveside service will be held 11:30
a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007 at Sir Moses Montefiore Cemetery. [Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 5/10/2007.]
Nancy
Leed Clary's parents
Jeanie M. Leed, age 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, April 10,
2007. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy L. Leed; her daughter, Nancy Clary;
three sons and their wives, Lawrence Leed (Sherri), Stephen Leed (Dolores), and
Paul Leed (Patricia); three grandchildren, Joshua Schneider and his father, John
Schneider, Erica Lynne Leed, and Thomas Bondur-ant and his wife, Julie; three
great-grandchildren, Crystal, William and Noah Bondurant; also three sisters,
Thelma Ann Dowdy, Jane Nilson and her husband, Robert, and Barbara Lanterman.
The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Atlee
Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, where funeral services will
be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
[Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/11/2007.]
LeRoy L. Leed, age 84, of Mechanicsville, Va., widower of Jeanie M. Leed,
passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007. He is survived by his three sons and their
wives, Lawrence Leed (Sherri), Stephen Leed (Dolores), and Paul Leed (Patricia);
his daughter, Nancy Clary; grandchildren, Joshua Schneider and his father, John
Schneider, Erica Lynne Leed, Thomas Bondurant and his wife, Julie; three
great-grandchildren, Crystal, William, and Noah Bondurant; and one brother, Leon
Leed of Newmanstown, Pa. Mr. Leed served in the United States Army during World
War II in the Philippines, was wounded in Luzon, where he received the Bronze
Star. He was the oldest member of his VFW post and was retired from Bellwood
General Supply Center. The family will receive friends Saturday, 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. and Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271
Shady Grove Rd., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment
Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the American Diabetes Association. [Published in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 4/28/2007.]
| Pam
Green - Steve Green's wife |
|
From: Steve [mailto:greenrodeo@centurytel.net]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 1:34 PM
Subject: Pam
Good morning. Pam passed away this morning at 9:30 central time. She
was asleep and at peace and her sister, myself and Jennifer my daughter
were at her side.
We'll be making arrangements for later this week. Thanks for all your
notes and calls and concerns through out this very dificult time. The time
had come for her to leave us and I am relieved for her sake. We gave her
the best gift we could which was to be at home with us and at peace with
no pain.
Knowing Pam you can imagine how much she will be missed.
Steve
|
|
| Zula
"Sally" Aron - Ty Aron's mother |
ARON Zula
"Sally" Aron, 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was the widow of George M. Aron. She is
survived by one son, Ty Aron and wife, Chrissie; one daughter, Pamela
Stebbins and her husband, Marty; five grandsons, Brock and Ross Aron,
John, Jeff and David Wills; and one great-grandson, Caleb Daniel Wills.
Mrs. Aron was a well-known registered nurse at MCV and Stuart Circle
Hospitals for over 20 years and was very dedicated to her patients. She
will be missed deeply by her family. The family will receive friends at
the Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road,
Friday 5 to 7 p.m., where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday.
Interment Riverview Cemetery.
|
| Published in
the Richmond Times-Dispatch |
|
Ann
'Bones' Welton Law Firm Administrator - Courtenay Welton's wife
|
| Ann Boning
"Bones" Welton, 54, a former administrator in the Washington
office of White & Case, a New York-based law firm, died Oct. 7 at
Ruxton Health of Alexandria, a nursing home. She had multiple sclerosis.
Mrs. Welton worked at the law firm from 1985 until retiring on
disability in 1992.
In earlier years, she worked in the area as a claims service
representative for Group Hospitalization Inc., a health insurer; was a
partner in small recruiting firms; and worked as account manager for
Commercial Resources Inc., a recruiting business where she specialized in
placements for law firms and the banking industry.
She then spent two years with the Mortgage Bankers Association as
assistant director of human resources before joining White & Case.
Mrs. Welton was born in Omaha and moved around the country during her
father's Air Force career, including a period in Alexandria. She attended
the old Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax County and American University.
An Alexandria resident, she was a former president of a homeowners
group at Mayflower Square condominiums. She also was known by many for her
red Triumph TR6 sports car.
She often attended the Industrial Strength Theater in Herndon, and
groups of which she was a member included the Commonwealth Republican
Women's Club and multiple sclerosis support groups. She traveled to Europe
several times for leisure during the course of her illness.
Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Courtenay S. Welton II of
Alexandria; and a brother. |
| Published in
the Washington Post on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. |
|
Harry
Agee Roberts - Bruce Roberts' father
|
| ROBERTS Harry
Agee Roberts, 94, formerly of Richmond, died October 10, 2006 in
Maryville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mae Taylor
Roberts; his son, Dr. Bruce Taylor Roberts and his wife, Debbie S. Roberts
of Maryville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Hillary Blair Chojnacki and her
husband, Richard Chojnacki of Sarasota, Fla. and Anne Hayden Roberts of
Los Angeles, Calif.; and beloved great-granddaughter, Sydney Taylor
Chojnacki. Other survivors include a step-granddaughter, Natasha
Huffstetler and her husband, Matthew; a step-great-grandson, Tyler
Huffstetler; a stepgrandson, Jeff Knotts; and stepgranddaughter, Ellen
Knotts. Mr. Roberts was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church,
Metropolitan Lodge # 11 AF&AM and Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies. He
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Roberts
graduated from the University of Richmond in 1934 and was a member of Pi
Kappa Alpha and the Spider Club. His remains rest at the Central Chapel of
Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive
friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 13, with a graveside service
following at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
or your favorite charity. |
| Published in
the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 10/12/2006 - 10/13/2006. |
|
Sue
Montgomery Beaman
|
|
|
BEAMAN Sue Montgomery Beaman, 93,
of Imperial Plaza in Richmond, Va., departed this life October 11, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Beaman; and her
sister, Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Beaman. Miss Beaman taught
mathematics for over 40 years. She was employed at Midlothian and then
Thomas Jefferson High Schools. She was a member of Ginter Park United
Methodist Church, the Ginter Park Woman's Club and the Richmond-Henrico
Retired Teachers Association. She and her sister traveled extensively
throughout the world. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on
Friday, October 13, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215
Cutshaw Ave. Interment service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October
14, at Sunset Memorial Park, located near Rt. 10 and U.S. 1 in Chester. A
memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of
Imperial Plaza. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Association, Ginter Park United Methodist Church,
Imperial Plaza Employee Fund, St. Mary's Hospice or a charity of your
choice.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on
10/13/2006.
|
| Katherine
Scott Haddock - Ed Haddock's mother |
|
|
| HADDOCK Katherine Scott Haddock
passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her home in
Gaithersburg, Md. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
friend, she is survived by three daughters, one son, 13 grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. There will be a
service in Richmond at Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street
Rd., in the Chapel, on Saturday, September 30, at 12 noon. Donations can
be made in memory of Katherine Scott Haddock to Reveille United Methodist
Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23221 or to International
Justice Mission, P.O. Box 58147, Washington, D.C. 20037. Further
information can be found at www.myspace.com/ grandmascottie.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on
9/29/2006.
|
|
S.
Lewis Segal - Joe Segal's father
|
|
|
| A memorial service for S. Lewis
Segal will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Bliley Funeral Homes'
Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Mr. Segal, 87, a native and lifelong
resident of Richmond, died on July 16, 2006. He is survived by his wife,
Muriel; and their children, Joseph T. and his wife, Winfree, of Richmond,
Steve and his wife, Elsie, of El Cerrito, Calif., Phyllis S. Gould and her
husband, David, of Alton Bay, N.H., and Martin D. of Portland, Ore. He is
also survived by grandchildren, Benjamin and his wife, Tara, Jeffrey,
Emily, Nathaniel, Carmela, Kimberly, Aaron and Camden. Mr. Segal attended
Thomas Jefferson High School, graduating from John Marshall High School.
He served in the 8th Army Air Corp as a radio operator in England during
WWII and worked in both the furniture and real estate businesses after the
war. A broker and real estate developer, he owned W. D. Nelson Real
Estate. He represented the city of Richmond on several commissions
including the Downtown Development Commission and the Regional Planning
District Commission. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Crime
Stoppers, P.O. Box 27032, Richmond, Va. 23273 or to a charity of your
choice.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from
8/3/2006 - 8/4/2006.
|
Nancy Valentine Carlton
Nancy Valentine Carlton, 62, died Tuesday, August 1,
2006, at The Windsor in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Walter
Raleigh Carlton and Emma Hinman Carlton. Nancy attended both the Collegiate
Schools and Thomas Jefferson High School. Nancy was well traveled, having
visited many foreign countries during her lifetime. She was a friend to animals,
especially her quarterhorse, Pat, and her pomeranian, Sunny. She will be
remembered by all for her lifelong love of chocolate. Nancy leaves behind
devoted friends who will mourn her passing, but especially Shirley Lawson. Nancy
and Shirl were devoted to each other. She attended Grace Baptist Church in
Windsor Farms and her family witnessed the building of that church, something
Nancy was quite proud of. She was fortunate to have a circle of friends from
Grace Baptist who greatly supported her. Nancy and her family were supporters of
the West End Rescue Squad. She was a member of the auxiliary of the West End
Rescue Squad and very proud of that affiliation, having been instrumental in
assisting the squad in beginning their advanced life support services to the
citizens of Richmond. Nancy has touched the lives of those who knew her and will
be remembered for her unique perspective on life. Graveside services will be
held 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, in Hollywood Cemetery conducted by Vanessa
Ellison, Associate [Pastor Walter Robertson] of Grace Baptist Church. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West End Rescue Squad, c/o
President, P.O. Box 11144, Richmond, Va. 23230.
| Kraft,
Garna Blakey -
Garna Blakey Kraft, of Mechanicsville,
went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. She was the wife
of Frederick "Ted" Kraft; and ...
|
| Published
in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from 1/27/2006 - 1/29/2006. |
|
Judith
Page McGowan
|
|
|
|
Judith
Page McGowan, 58, of Richmond, departed this life Tuesday, February 14,
2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and
Italy
Mae McGowan. She is survived by her brother, Blake Mullins and nieces and
nephews of
Vallejo
,
California
. Judith was a network engineer with the Virginia Information Technology
Agency. Judith founded the Southern Roots Gourd Network. She was a
painter, gourd artisan and a Master Gardner. She will be missed by her
family and many friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Bon Secours
Hospice.
Published
in the
Richmond
Times-Dispatch on 2/16/2006.
|
|
Michael
(Katherine) Bruce Bowden
|
|
|
Michael Bruce Bowden, 58 died in Sacramento, CA,
Saturday March 4th. Born
July 13, 1947
in
Norfolk
,
Virginia
, she was the daughter of the late Mary Gorman Bowden a
Gloucester
resident for many years and the late Henry Bowden, Jr.
She graduated from the public schools in
Richmond
,
Virginia
and started her degree at
Virginia
Commonwealth
University
. Katherine received her B.S. in
Psychology from Sierra College in Rockland,
California
. She earned a Juris Doctor in
1990 from
Lincoln
Law
School
in
Sacramento
.
In 1967 she
came to
San Francisco
and explored all the delights of the “Summer of Love” in
Haight-Ashbury
. Studying under Dane Rudyar, she
became an expert palmist, tarot card reader and numerologist.
Her first child was born in the spring of 1968 when Katherine was twenty
years old.
Later she moved to Monte
Rio
where she owned Elemental Candle Factory.
She sold candles throughout the country through Mother Earth News and
handwrote Astrology advice letters. Her
second child was born in 1972. In
1973 she moved to Ananda Cooperative Community in the foothills of the Sierra
Nevadas
where she pursued enlightenment studies.
Her third child was born in 1975.
After moving to
Nevada
City
in 1979 she became a well known palmist and traveled with the bands SIERRA
EXPRESS and MATINEE FOREVER. Returning
to school she pursued a law degree, passing the bar in 1993.
She practiced law successfully for ten years in
Sacramento
. In 2001 she joined the Peace
Corps and served in the
Ukraine
, working in community development programs and small business enterprises.
Katherine returned to
Sacramento
in 2002 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
While undergoing chemotherapy she joined AmeriCorps and worked in the
San Juan
school district teaching math and English for ten months.
In the summer of 2003 she started yoga training. Despite
continuing chemotherapy, Katherine did not miss a single class and became a
registered yoga instructor in January 2005.
She especially enjoyed teaching other cancer patients.
During her life she married and divorced five times.
She lived and loved passionately, completely and without regrets.
Katherine is survived by her three beloved children Alexander Garth
Samans, Persia Ramana Nelson-Crates, and Kashi Francis Albertsen.
Other survivors include daughter in law Juliana Kemp, son in law Justin
Crates, grandchildren Haily Rose Kemp and Ethan Alexander Kemp and brother Henry
Bowden and wife Patty of Gloucester. A
Memorial Service will be held at the
SCI
USA
Buddhist
Community Center
in
Sacramento
.
Her memory will be cherished by her many close friends
from the legal community, Buddhist community and yoga community.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Gloucester
Mathews Humane Society or Ware Episcopal Church.
Nothing is Random
The universe is still and complete.
Everything that ever was, is; everything that ever will be, is—and so
on in all possible combinations. Though
in perceiving it we imagine that it is in motion, and unfinished, it is quite
finished and quite astonishingly beautiful.
In the end, or, rather, as things really are, any event, no matter how
small, is intimately and sensibly tied to all others.
All rivers run full to the sea; those who are apart are brought together;
the lost ones are redeemed; the dead come back to life; the perfectly blue days
that have begun and ended in golden dimness continue, immobile and accessible;
an , when all is perceived in such a way as to obviate time, justice becomes
apparent not as something that will be, but as something that is.
SHAPIRO,
Helene Rose Weinfeld, born June 1, 1920, in Richmond, passed away July 20,
2010, at her Monument Avenue home. She was the daughter of Benjamin
William and Rose Virginia Weinfeld; sister of Albert G. and Corp B.
William Weinfeld Jr.; beloved wife of 28 years to Marion David Shapiro;
sister-in-law to Marian S. Benson and Dr. Jerome J. Shapiro. Begun by her
father in 1933, Helene ran for 56 years The Specialty Shop, a family
menswear business, in downtown Richmond, with her beloved husband, David,
and later their son. Helen was an Alumna of University of Richmond, active
in USO during WWII, participated in Belle Terre Garden Club, Shimola Golf
and Sisterhood at Temple Beth Ahabah. She is survived by daughter,
Katherine S. Wootton, her husband, Bill, their daughters, Amy Wootton of
Sacramento, Calif., and Lisa Wootton of Tucson, Ariz., and Helene is also
survived by her son, William "Bob" Shapiro, his wife, Debbie,
their children, Michael David Shapiro of Midlothian and Emily Anne Shapiro
of Vienna, Va. A beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a
dear friend to those who knew and loved her, Helene will be greatly
missed. Services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Temple
Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St., followed by interment at Hebrew
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the
American
Heart Association
or Congregation Beth Ahabah.
OWEN,
Donald Thomas "D.O.," 63, of Richmond, passed away Friday
morning, June 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances
Kitelyn Owen and Floyd Thomas Owen; and his loving aunt, Mary
"Tiny" Longmire. Don will be greatly missed by his wife of 33
years, Linda Jeter Owen; daughter, Cheryl Owen Reynolds and her husband,
Thomas R. Reynolds Sr.; grandchildren, Amanda "Rosie"
Mitchell, Thomas Reed Reynolds Jr., Adreanne Michell Savee and her
husband, Christopher R. Savee; aunt, Louise Simons of Blackstone, Va.;
and his faithful feline companion, Izzy. A loving husband, father,
grandfather, friend, golf partner, softball coach, bar fly and beach
bum, D.O. will be missed by numerous other family members and friends. A
memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 3 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 Parham Road. A reception will follow at
Rare Olde Times Pub at Patterson and Pump Roads. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to SPCA, First Tee, or Tuckahoe Little League.
COLEMAN,
Helen Lenora, 74, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Daniel J. and Helen Cavanaugh Coleman; and her brother,
Daniel J. Coleman III. She is survived by first cousins, James O'Reilly
Coleman Jr. (Nancy) of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and Naples, Fla., and Daniel
T. Coleman of Naples, Fla.; and numerous cousins of the Gerdts, Disney and
Bain families. Helen attended St. Gertrude High School and graduated from
Marymount School in Richmond. She went on to graduate Marymount College in
Tarrytown, N.Y. and made teaching her career. She taught English at Thomas
Jefferson and Henrico High Schools. In 1965, she received the National
Teacher of the Year Award. Helen was a member of St. Bridget Catholic
Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Family will receive
friends on Wednesday, May 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's -
Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., with the Rosary prayed at 8 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bridget Catholic Church at 1
p.m. Thursday, May 13, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions in Helen's memory may be made to St. Bridget Catholic
Church, 6006 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23226.
GALLAWAY,
Margaret Taylor died March 3, 2010. Born on August 22, 1913, Mrs.
Gallaway was a retired English teacher at Thomas Jefferson High
School, having taught previously in Titusville, Florida. Mrs. Gallaway
earned her B.A. degree in English from Westhampton College and her
M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. Prior to her teaching
career, she worked at First and Merchants Bank, Richmond. She is
survived by her nephew, John Tobitt Elder, of Henderson, Nevada; her
great-nephew, Brian Elder; and her great-niece, Katherine Elder Ficke.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Richmond. A memorial
service will be held at Westminster Canterbury Richmond at 2:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the Fellowship Fund at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600
Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
HOFFMAN,
Blanche F., born Blanche Joan Freedman on May 7, 1922 in New York
City to Robert and Roye, who both predeceased her. She married
Seymour Hoffman on November 15, 1942 just prior to his entering the
U.S. Army to serve in World War II. Blanche and Sey moved to
Richmond in 1945, where they established District Theaters Corp.,
joined Temple Beth Ahabah and raised a family. Always deeply
involved with the Richmond Jewish Community, Blanche and Sey made
innumerable lifelong friends and made Richmond their home in every
sense. Blanche passed away peacefully on May 27 at the age of 87.
She was predeceased by her beloved Sey, who died in August 2002, and
survived by her brother, William Freedman, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Blanche's greatest gift and the love of her life was her
family, for whom there was no limit to her love. Her children, Ric
and Laurie (Barry) Stien and her dear grandchildren, Robert (Kim)
Stien, Jodi (Neil) Rosenman, Kaley Erin Hoffman, Todd Lewis Hoffman
are left with abundant memories of a woman who loved them
unconditionally. Blanche will be forever laid to rest at Hebrew
Cemetery on Sunday, May 31 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Temple Beth Ahabah or the Richmond Jewish Community Center would
be greatly appreciated.
PHILLIPS,
Karen Quisenberry, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6,
2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Phillips. She
is survived by her son, James Peyton Ryerson and his wife, Michelle;
grandson, Walker; and granddaughter, Makenzie; two sisters, Jean
Cannaday and Betty Cox; three stepchildren, Terrie Fox and husband,
David, Donald "Sonnie" Philips, Jr and Angie Jordan; five
step-grandchildren, Chris, Renee, Brittany, Lauren and Haley. She was a
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She graduated from
Thomas Jefferson High School. She was an active volunteer for the
Special Olympics. She retired from Verizon after 25 plus years of
service. She attended Sandston Baptist Church were a celebration of her
life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17. The family will
receive friends at the church for a reception following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church, 100 West
Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, Va. 23150, Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad,
5301 Huntsman Rd, Sandston, Va. 23150 or to the