| RICE, CHARLES E.,
73, died as a result of an accident in his swimming pool. Charles
E. Rice, who ran Jacksonville-based Barnett Banks Inc. for two decades
as it grew into Florida's largest bank, died Monday at his home in
Boca Grande. During his tenure as chief executive officer from 1979
to 1998, when it was acquired by NationsBank (now Bank of America),
Barnett grew from about $3 billion in assets to $43 billion in assets.
"Charlie presided over a major expansion of Barnett, which obviously
worked out well," said former Federal Reserve Board Vice Chairman
Frederick Schultz, who sat on Barnett's board of directors with Mr.
Rice. "He created huge value for the shareholders of Barnett,"
said banking analyst Ben Bishop of Allen C. Ewing & Co. His impact
on local banking went beyond Barnett. First Guaranty Bank Chairman
Julian "Hickory" Fant said he considered Mr. Rice a mentor.
"Charlie was always gracious to me. Anytime I was around him,
I listened very closely," Fant said. Bishop said Mr. Rice's predecessor
as CEO, Guy Botts, had a vision of building Barnett into a major banking
institution in the Southeast. And Botts left it to Mr. Rice to implement
that vision. "It took a disciplinarian to do that and Charlie
was a disciplinarian," Bishop said. Schultz's wife, Nancy, a
close friend of Mr. Rice's wife, Dianne, said Mr. Rice spent all his
time either at the bank or with his family. "Charlie was hard-working
and absolutely devoted to his family," she said. "That's
the No. 1 thing I think of when I think about him." Mr. Rice
moved to Boca Grande after Barnett was acquired and had been spending
his time fishing and playing tennis. But he also was involved in operating
a Jacksonville investment company called Mayport Venture Partners
with his son, Dan. "He was a wonderful person and a great father
and he'll be missed by everyone," Dan Rice said. Mr. Rice was
born in Chattanooga, Tenn., but spent much of his life in Florida.
He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and a
master's in business administration from Rollins College in Winter
Park. He first joined Barnett at its Winter Park bank in 1965 and
became president of that bank in 1967. He moved to Jacksonville in
1972, when he became executive vice president of the Barnett Banks
Inc. holding company. He became president of the holding company a
year later (he gave up that title in 1988), CEO in 1979 and chairman
in 1984. He also served on the board of directors of several other
companies, including CSX Corp. and Sprint Corp. Mr. Rice was a member
and former chairman of the Florida Council of 100 and a past chairman
of the Board of Trustees at Rollins. He received the Champion of Higher
Independent Education in Florida award from the Presidents of Independent
Colleges and Universities of Florida for his lifetime of service to
higher independent education. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife of
48 years, Dianne; children Dan, Celeste Donovan and Michelle Mitchell;
sisters Charlyne Bragg and Barbara
Wright; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from
6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jacksonville,
with the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be at Oaklawn
Cemetery. The family requests donations to Guardian Catholic Schools,
Rollins College, or the St. Vincent's Foundation. (Jacksonville Times-Union
- 12/11/2008) |
| ABBOTTS, LLOYD F.,
90, after a long and wonderful life, passed away on Monday, November
10th, 2008, with loving family by his side. In his earlier years,
Lloyd was a career Air Force pilot. With military base assignments
changing every few years, Lloyd and his family traveled extensively
throughout the world. His retirement years were spent here working
for Lockheed and H&R Block, and Lloyd considered Texas his home.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Lesa Tripp, only
two weeks ago. Lloyd leaves behind Evelyn, his cherished and devoted
wife of 66 years. Survivors also include Lesa's children, Stacy and
Jeff, and Lloyd and Evelyn's older daughter Loni
and her husband John, their four children and spouses, John Jr. and
Valery, Kassandra, Jered, Loneve and Bradley. Additionally, Lloyd
had two great-grandchildren, Mikenzie and Brooks. And, needless to
say, Lloyd has many dear friends in the vicinity that will always
miss him as well. There will be a memorial service for Lloyd on Sunday,
November 16th, 2 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home - Webster, TX, to share
special memories together. In lieu of flowers, Lloyd's family is certain
that he would deeply appreciate donations, in his name, being sent
to: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 502, Milford,
CT 06460 or www.rsds.org |
|   WILBERDING,
ANN "STEVIE" SPAULDING, 64, died November 1st
after a courageous two-year battle against cholangiocarcinoma, cancer
of the bile duct, in her 64th year. A nine year resident of Casey
Key in Nokomis, Florida she lived for extended periods in Tokyo,
London, Riyadh and Mumbai. Her career was fragmented due to living
and finding opportunities in many diverse environments while raising
a family, but she is known as a world traveler, art historian, collector,
philanthropist and author. Stevie travelled
to some 200 countries, including fifteen trips to diverse parts
of Africa, and to little known parts of the Middle East and central
Asia, usually in pursuit of knowledge of diverse cultures. She travelled
in Eastern Europe in the early 1990’s in her role as Director
of Women’s Program for International Executive Service Corps
which provides experience and know-how to private sector organizations
in developing countries. She attended the Chrystie’s Fine
Arts course in London in 1978 and worked at the Tate Gallery, subsequently
becoming an active collector and philanthropist. She was also Curator
of Fine Arts at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich for several years.
She has been a major donor and/or fund raiser for the Tate Gallery
and the British Museum, both in London, for the Bruce Museum in
Greenwich, CT, for the Al Nahda Princesses charity in Saudi Arabia,
for the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, FL, for Historic Spanish Point
in Osprey, FL, as well as for the Office of the Anglican Observer
to the United Nations, among others. Collections include Ming porcelain,
Turkomen tribal jewelry (exhibited at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich,
CT), contemporary Indian art (exhibited at the National Gallery
in Bombay, India), and contemporary American art, as well as art
of the Adirondacks. While living in Saudi Arabia, Stevie wrote and
published a “Guidebook to the Ruins of Dir’aiyah”,
the mud-brick citadel which was the seat of the House of Saud. Stevie
has also published “The Master of North Point”, the
edited diaries of and commentaries about Robert W. Gibson, her husband’s
maternal great grandfather, who emigrated from England as a young
architect and designed many cathedrals and important public buildings
in New York. Soon to be released is “Bloom Where You Are Planted”,
a book of her life co-authored with her son Beau Wilberding, with
assistance from Meg Bertini. Stevie was a Director of Historic Spanish
Point until her death and was involved with fund raising or directorship
of numerous local organizations. She was a member of The Oaks Club
in Osprey, the Bath Club of Nokomis, and the Ausable Club in St.Huberts,
NY. She was a life-long Episcopalian and a parishioner of St. Mark’s
Church, Venice where she and her husband were married 39 years ago.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Historic Spanish Point,
337 Tamiami Trail N., Osprey, FL34229 or St. Mark’s Church,
508 Riviera, Venice, FL 34285. A memorial service will be held at
St. Marks Church Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m., to be followed
by a reception at Historic Spanish Point. Stevie is survived by
her mother, Ann Spaulding, of Sarasota, by her husband, Stephen
Van Cortlandt Wilberding, of Nokomis, FL, by her three children
Van, Ashley (now Mrs. Olivier Balavoine) and Beau and six grandchildren.
|
| TRIPP, LESA
L., passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. She
was the most giving, kind and beautiful person we knew. She is leaving
behind: a son, Jeff; daughter, Stacy; parents, Evelyn and Lloyd
Abbotts; sister, Loni Humbert
and many animals that called her Mom. A Memorial Service will be
held at Crowder Funeral Home ~ Webster on Monday, November 3, 2008
at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: Second
Chance Pets, P.O. Box 1216, League City, TX 77574. |
  TURNER,
MARILYN F., 66, passed away, October 3, 2008. She was born
February 28, 1942 to Frances W. and John B Fisher in Boston. After
growing up in the Northeast, Marilyn graduated from Rollins College
and settled in Winter Park. She was a member of many civic and social
groups in the Orlando Area. The long time Winter Park Resident enjoyed
spending time on Park Avenue, traveling abroad, going to the theatre
and relaxing at New Smyrna Beach. She was recently retired from CNL
where she was VP of Marketing and was one of the original employees.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas M.
Turner, her son James B. Boynton, III and his wife Jan,
her daughter Jennifer B. Roberts and her husband Wayne, and her step
daughter Christy Risco-Turner and her husband Pato. She also was blessed
with 5 grandchildren; Danielle, Lindsay, Jordan, Tanner and Amaya,
amongst other extended family and many wonderful friends. Memorial
Services will be held at the Knowles Chapel at Rollins College, 1000
Holt Ave. Winter Park on October 9, 2008 at 12:00pm. Marilyn has requested
in lieu of flowers that donations be made to , or Rollins College. |
 ALBIN
(FOUT), BETTY E., 88, born Aug. 31, 1920 passed away Thursday,
September 18th, 2008. Betty was born and raised in Corning, Ohio and
moved to Florida in 1958. She is predeceased by her great-grandson,
Lance Barnhill of Kentucky. She is survived by her loving husband,
Dale. She was also a loving mother to Charles
(Betty) Fout of Casselberry, Dianne
(Larry) Cox of Winter Park, and David (Kathy) Fout of Cocoa Beach.
A loving grandmother of Dianna Barnhill of Kentucky, Elizabeth Austin
of Oviedo, Larry (Tara) Tyler, and Bradley Cox all of Winter Park,
Aeron and Kelsey Fout of Cocoa Beach. A loving great-grandmother,
Elizabeth Barnhill of Kentucky and Kiya Cox of Winter Park. Betty
enjoyed spending time with her family, she will always be remembered
for the love that she demonstrated towards family and friends. She
is loved and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dale, family,
friends, and relatives. On Thursday, September 18, 2008, the angel
whispered to her, "things are going to be alright." May
you find comfort in knowing that our beloved mother has been guided
gently home to be with our Lord. Family will receive friends on Monday,
September 22nd, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the National Cremation Society,
7565 Red Bug Lake Rd., Oviedo, FL 32765. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 AM at the Aloma Methodist
Church. Internment will be at Glen Haven, Winter Park. |
| EATON, FRANK CHAPMAN,
94, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Born April
20, 1914 in Orlando, FL. Frank is survived by daughter Demetria
Coleman, son Frank Watson Eaton, grandchildren, Frank "Scooter"
Eaton, Douglas Coleman, and Gregory Coleman, and four great grandchildren.
Frank was born and raised in Orlando, FL. He traveled the states with
his lovely wife and family. He never knew a stranger and always found
a friend where ever he visited. Visitation will be held Monday September
15th from 6-8PM. Services will be Tuesday September 16th at 10AM.
Both will be held at Carey Hand Cox Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks
Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. |
  RAMSBY,
DEWEY D., 65, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday,
September 2 in Winter Park, FL. Dewey was born on February 25, 1943,
the son of Verbie and Gerald L. Ramsby. Dewey had a big smile and
an even bigger heart. He was a fun-loving, hard-working family man
who spent all but the first two years of his life in and around Winter
Park. He lettered in three sports as a 1961 graduate of Winter Park
High School and will be inducted into the school's Sports Hall of
Fame in November. He was a graduate of Florida State University and
a CPA for 40 years. He was a proud son, husband, father, grandfather,
brother and friend. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife,
Tricia; son, Matthew and wife, Kathryn of Columbia, SC; son, Greg
and wife, Lisa of Orlando; daughter, Lauren of New York City; son,
Blake of Winter Park; sister, Lora Quincy of Beaufort, SC; and grandchildren:
Will, Bailey, Sabrina, Macy and Owen. The family will receive friends
at the Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home at 1350 West Fairbanks Ave.
in Winter Park on Friday, September 5 from 6-8PM. A funeral service
will be held at St. Margaret Mary's Church at 526 N. Park Avenue in
Winter Park at 9:30 AM, on Saturday, September 6. In lieu of flowers,
friends may send memorials to the . |
 FARR,
DALLAS PARTIN, Winter Park, passed away on Monday, September
1, 2008. She was born on January 28, 1917, in Fernandina Beach, FL,
and was raised in Deland, FL. She was married to T. H. Farr, Jr.,
who survives her, on October 11, 1940. She is also survived by her
sons David (Joyce), Robert (Linda),
Jim and Mark (Carla), nine grandchildren, nine great-granchildren,
one great-great-grandchild and three sisters: Eloise Rogers, Florence
Mierzejewski and Mary Allen Thweatt. Dallas truly loved her Lord and
family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winter Park where
visitation will be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 5, with a memorial
service to follow at 11 AM. The family requests donations to the library
at the Winter Park Towers or Hospice of the Comforter in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by CAREY HAND COX PARKER. |
  VAN
ORE, STEVAN MICHAEL (DR.), 64, of Springdale died Aug. 31,
2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Seneca Falls, N.Y.,
to Lawrence William and Josephine Caparelli Van Ore.He was a U.S.
Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Rollins
College in Winter Park, Fla. He then graduated with his medical degree
from the University of Miami. He practiced in Maitland, Fla., until
1992. He moved to Cherokee Village in January 1993 and practiced there
until 1994. In 1994, he moved to Harrison where he practiced until
2005. He then moved to Springdale and continued his practice here
until his death. He is survived by his wife, Mary
Ann Banks-Van Ore, to whom he was married June 19, 1965;
Dr. Van Ore is also survived by the following: one son, Stevan Michael
Van Ore Jr. of Fayetteville; two daughters, Lisa Marie Van Ore-Crowe
of Maumelle and Anna Theresa Van Ore-Kahn and husband Shaun Jonathan
Kahn of Harrison; and one brother, Lawrence Van Ore of Winter Springs,
Fla. Dr. Van Ore's four grandchildren are, Ivy Elizabeth Crowe, Courtney
Michelle Crowe, Evan Nicole Kahn and Stephen Anthony Kahn. Rosary
will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Sisco Chapel in Springdale.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael's
Catholic Church in Springdale with the Rev. John K. Antony officiating.
Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to
rosary time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale,
72764. |
  MAY,
GRACE HENDERSHOT, 88, of Winter Park, and formerly of Lakeland,
died on July 17, 2008 from heart failure. She was 88. Grace was born
on April 11, 1920 in Wilson, PA, and grew up in the town of Clairton,
just outside Pittsburgh. She graduated from Penn State University
in 1941 with a B.A. Degree in Music Education. Grace was an active
member and alumna of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After teaching
music at Montgomery Blair High School in Washington, D.C., Grace moved
to Florida in 1946 where she taught in the Public Schools of Winter
Haven, Winter Park and Lakeland. An accomplished musician, Grace taught
private piano and violin lessons for over 30 years. In addition to
playing violin in both the Florida Symphony Orchestra in Orlando and
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, Grace also sang in the Winter Park and
Polk County Bach Festivals. She was an active member of Winter Park
Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church of Lakeland,
where she was president of the Women of the Church, a Circle and Bible
Study Leader, and Choir Member. Grace was pre-deceased in March of
this year by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard W. May. She is
survived by daughter, Sharon M. Austin
(Lynn) of Dallas, TX; son, Bruce W. May (Barbara) of Maitland, FL;
granddaughters, Melissa M. Hartsgrove (Tony) of Maitland; Marcee A.
Taylor (Gary) of Dallas; and Julie M. Tyler (Josh) of San Antonio,
TX; two grandsons, Matthew S. Austin (Karen) of Dallas; and Steven
T. May (Hillary) of Atlanta, GA; and ten great grandchildren. Memorial
services will be held at the Orangewood Presbyterian Church in Maitland
at 10:30AM on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Heath Funeral Chapel of Lakeland
(www.heathfuneralchapel.com) will be handling final arrangements.
|
| Callahan, Wilma Jeanne Carman
Rayburn, 85, of Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Russell, died
July 13, 2008 in Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit of Winter Park. She
was born July 17, 1922, in Ironton, Ohio. She was the daughter of
J. Stewart and M. Blanche Lyons Carman. She was a graduate of Russell
High School in 1940 where she was valedictorian and prom queen. She
was preceded in death by Edward Callahan Rayburn (Battle of the Bulge-1944)
and Michael James Callahan (1982).Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn
Rayburn Miller; sons, Stephen Michael Callahan and Charles
“Chuck” Lee Callahan and wife Cindy; and three grandchildren,
Troy C. Miller, Kacey C. Harlan and Chase M. Callahan. She is also
survived by a sister, Joyce C. (Jack) Riggs. |
 SMITH,
MARTHA GAINES CASH, 95, died peacefully at home on July 4,
2008. Born January 6, 1913, to Sidney A. Gaines and Laura Lee Gaines,
Martha grew up in Elberton, GA She graduated from Wesleyan College
and supported her beloved alma mater all of her life. After college
she married John Thornton Cash, and they moved to Thomson, GA, to
raise their family. In 1955, Martha and John moved to Orlando. An
active and energetic member of the community, Martha was a past president
of the Orlando day Nursery, a member of the Rosalind Club, and a former
member of the Orlando Country Club. Martha taught English at Glenridge
Junior High School, enriching the young lives she touched. A faithful
follower of Christ all her life, she was a member of the First Baptist
Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years in 1993, Martha's
children and grandchildren were her greatest blessings. "Mimi"
enjoyed a full and busy life as the matriarch of a large, close-knit
family. In 1995, Martha married Benjamin Smith, a former high school
classmate, and moved with him to Elberton, GA, where they lived for
six years. After Mr. Smith's death, Martha returned to Orlando. Martha
was best known as a vivacious and loving friend. Her circle of friends
included high school and college classmates, and generations in Orlando
who knew and loved her as "Mimi". An avid bridge player,
Martha cherished the special company of her bridge club friends for
over 50 years. Music was another passion of Martha's, and she enjoyed
playing piano for parties and Sunday school classes. She is survived
by family who will miss her greatly. Her children are Lauranne Cash
McCraw (Jack), John Thornton Cash, Jr.
(Anna), Mary Cash Anthony (Em), and Sidney Gaines Cash (Linda). Her
grandchildren include Laurie McCraw Stephens (Trip), Mellie McCraw
O'Keefe (Dan), Genie McCraw Hooper (Bill), John Thornton Cash, III
(Laurin), Leigh Ann Cash Horton (Vince), Carol Cash Giardi (Tom),
Bo Anthony (Kelly), Jack Anthony (Beth), Jimmy Anthony (Shelley),
Lyles Anthony Downs (Dan), Sid Cash, Jr. (Michelle), and Lisa Cash
Fleming (Brant); and 29 great-granchildren. She is also survived by
her sister, Sydney Gaines Lanier; and three nephews, all of West Point,
GA. She leaves us a legacy of love. A memorial service for Martha
Cash Smith will be held on Monday, July 7th, at 11 aM at the First
Baptist Church of Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Winter Park,
1021 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, to Orangewood Presbyterian
Church, 875 Concourse Parkway, S.,, Suite 220, Maitland, FL 32751
or to Samaritan Care Hospice, 4111 Metric Drive, Suite 4, Winter Park,
FL 32792. |
 FLEMING,
JAMES ROBERT, SR., 65, of Ocoee, passed away on June 11,
2008, at Health Central in Ocoee. He was born June 9, 1943, the son
of Elizabeth Lee Salisbury and Leo Russell Fleming. He attended Ocoee
Elementary, Ocoee Middle, Robert E Lee Jr. High, Edgewater High and
graduated from Winter Park High School, Class of '61. Jim went to
work in September 1967 with the Orlando Fire Department. After two
serious accidents, and because of failing health, he retired with
a medical disability in November 1980. He worked as a Code Enforcement
Officer for the City of St. Cloud, FL and retired from the Florida
Army National Guard, Second Battalion Unit. This is the same unit
of which his grandfather, Lt. Col. Sam T. Salisbury, and his uncle,
Major George Robert "Bob" Salisbury II, were members. Jim
was Second Vice Commander of American Legion Post 109 of Ocoee and
belonged to the Veterans of Foreign War Post 4305 of Ocoee/Winter
Garden. Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret Odom Fleming of Pocatello,
Idaho; sons, James Robert Jr., of Pocatello, Idaho, and Joseph Randolf
Fleming, Anthony, FL; mother, Betty S. Hager, of Ocoee; sister, Elizabeth
F. Boileau, of Melbourne, Sonya Fleming Yost, of Winter Garden; brothers,
Steven Hager, Ocoee, LaWayne and Loran Fleming; and 7 grandchildren.
Jim's health had been failing for a number of years, suffering with
COPD, recently overcoming a MRSA infection at Shands Hospital. He
was a champion of causes for Americans with Disabilities, of which
he could repeat the Act word for word. His wish is to have his cremains
interred at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. A
memorial service is to be held on October 11, 2008, at the American
Legion Post 109 in Ocoee. Friends are invited. |
| DITTMER,
JOSEPHINE ANN (NEE CAYLL), age 73, of Longwood,
died April 17, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. Husband, Theodore Dittmer
and sister Barbara Jean Cayll (McKenna)
predeceased her. She was born in Winter Park to Richard and Florence
Cayll, where she was a graduate of Winter Park High School and Rollins
College. She is survived by daughters Kaija Dittmer and Ivee Dittmer
and brothers William Cayll and Philip Cayll (wife Ruth). She was involved
with the arts all her life, being most interested in watercolor painting
and sculpture. After graduating from college, she worked as a schoolteacher,
bookkeeper and co-owner of several businesses with her husband. Josephine
was active in her Winter Park High School alumni association, her
condominium association and her artistic pursuits. Her ashes will
be interred at Palm Cemetery in Winter Park on May 3, 2008 at 11AM,
open to all. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Josephine
("Jo") Dittmer may be made to the Crealde School of Art
in Winter Park. |
 MERHILL,
HARRIETTE D., a longtime resident of Orlando, passed
away on April 16, 2008. She was born in New York City on April
3, 1919. Her daughter Linda Kay Mayo
preceded her in death and she is survived by her son-in-law
George E. Mayo; her grandchildren, Frances (Francie) K. Strong,
and Scott A. Mayo; her great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Zachary,
Samantha, Rebecca; and her loving poodle-companion, Ellie. She
received her M.A. in Guidance Counseling from Stetson University
and was an A.C.E.I. fellow. She was an educator and guidance
counselor for Orange County Public Schools for over 30 years.
She developed many programs and curriculums and published numerous
child development articles throughout her career and was a past
President of Orange County Counselors, Educators, and Supervisors.
She was a breeder and owner of miniature poodles. She was actively
involved in the Orlando Poodle Club and a founding member of
the Orlando Dog Training Club. She brought smiles and love into
the lives of others with both Project Pet Luv, a volunteer visiting
program for people and dogs who are willing to share some of
their time and love with others not so fortunate and her volunteer
work with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). The memorial
service will be on Sunday, April 20 at 1:30 PM at the First
Unitarian Church, 1901 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canine Companions
For Independence, 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402,
online at
or Florida Poodle Rescue, PO Box 7336, St. Petersburg, FL 33734,
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 4/19/2008... |
 MAY,
RICHARD WILLIAM, of Lakeland died on March 18, 2008
from heart failure. He was 89. Richard was born on January 8,
1919 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Shaker Heights. He graduated
from Penn State University in 1941 with a B.S. Degree in Commerce
and Finance. Richard served as a Captain in the United States
Army during World War II and received the Bronze Star during
the Battle of the Bulge. After working for Minute Maid Corporation
as Director of Accounting for 18 years in the Orlando area,
Richard moved to Lakeland in 1968 where he was appointed Comptroller
and Director of Finance for the Florida Department of Citrus,
from which he retired in 1983. Richard served as an active Elder
for over 30 years in the Winter Park and Lakeland Presbyterian
Churches. He was currently a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Lakeland and regularly attended Chapel Services at
Carpenter's Estates, where he and his wife have been long-time
residents. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,
Grace H. May of Lakeland; daughter, Sharon
M. Austin (Lynn) of Dallas, TX; son, Bruce W. May
(Barbara) of Maitland, FL; granddaughters, Melissa M. Hartsgrove
(Tony) of Maitland, Marcee A. Taylor (Gary) of Dallas, and Julie
M. Tyler (Josh) of San Antonio, TX; two grandsons, Matthew S.
Austin (Karen) of Dallas and Steven T. May (Hillary) of Atlanta,
GA; ten great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held
at the Carpenter's Estates Chapel in Lakeland at 10:30AM on
Saturday, March 22, 2008. Condolences may be sent to the family
at: heathfuneralchapel.com. |
 MAYO,
COLONEL BOB, U.S. Air Force retired, flew west on his
last flight on Jan. 29, 2008, with his destination, Heaven.
He was born in Washington D.C. to Ed and Elva Mayo on June 8,
1935. Bob graduated from The Citadel as an electrical engineer
in 1957 and was commissioned in the Air Force. On Christmas
Eve of that year, Bob married the love of his life, Glenda.
Bob completed his fixed wing training and then helicopter pilot
training in 1959. Bob served as a pilot instructor for the South
Vietnam Air Force in the early 1960s. Subsequent assignments
included Korea; the Pentagon; Quantico, Va.; Tactical Air Command
(now Air Combat Command) at Langley, Va.; with additional assignments
in Reno, Nev.; Selma, Ala.; Pennsylvania and Fort Walton Beach,
Fla. Bob was selected as the first commander of the reconstituted
20th. Special Operations Squadron in 1976. During that time,
Bob was instrumental in forming the policies, procedures and
training for the crews of that famous squadron. Bob retired
as Vice Wing Commander at the 1st. Special Operations Wing,
Hurlburt Field, Fla., on Nov. 30, 1983, after 26 years, 6 months
service. Much of Bob's service was spent in Special Operations
where he held leadership positions at several levels. His numerous
awards and decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal,
Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding
Unit award and a Vietnam Service award, to name just a few.
After retirement, Bob worked for Connelly Engineering of Raleigh,
N.C., and then the Eglin Air Force Base engineering support
companies of VSE, Inc., RMS Technologies, Semcor Inc. and Titan
Corporation. While his career revolved around the helicopter
world and contributions to combat rescue and special operations
missions, his life revolved around his family. Bob is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Glenda of Fort Walton Beach and his
children and grandchildren. His legacy includes his son, David
Mayo and wife Lauri and their sons, Drew and Jared as well as
his daughter Elizabeth Ann and her husband Bill Tasillo and
their daughter Lauren and son William. He is also survived by
a brother, George Mayo, of
California and a sister, Camille Mentzer, of Orlando and numerous
nieces and nephews. Bob was a life-long Methodist and member
of the Shalimar United Methodist Church. Bob's contributions
to his faith include roles as chairman of the Pastor Parish
Relationship Committee, Church Council and Finance and Visitation
Committee. Services will be with full military honors at the
Shalimar United Methodist Church on Feb. 2, 2008, at 3 p.m.
with Pastor Dr. Larry Bryars officiating. A reception in the
church will follow the ceremony. Emerald Coast Funeral Home
is entrusted with the arrangements. |
|  ELAM,
LAWRENCE "LARRY" JOEL,
64. Larry was killed in a single car accident on his way to
a 'gig' in Hamburg, Germany on January 30th. His official
funeral was in Hamburg February 7th, but there will also be
a celebration of his life in Hamburg on March 1st. It was
originally intended to celebrate his 65th birthday on March
2nd. Larry is survived by his mother Dorothy of Olympia, WA,
his sister, Carol Mattix of Dallas, TX, his children Debbie
and Bruno who both live in Hamburg, and his much-loved girlfriend
Klaudia Meyer. There are two nieces and one nephew in Dallas,
their children and many cousins.
From:
aigi hurn
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 9:18 PM
Subject: death of Larry Elam...............class of 1961
Dear
Bill,
I found your email on the obituraries
page of your highschool website. I write to inform you of
the recent death of Larry Elam whom I believe was from your
highschool. Here is a link from your website with a photo
of Larry: http://www.wphsalumni-1961.com/larry_elam_10ofthebest.html
I played in the Hamburg Opera
with Larry back in 1992 and just recently received an email
from a mutual friend and musician, as well, in Hamburg that
Larry has just passed away at 64 yrs of age. I will forward
you his email as well. I don´t know the exact date but
it was just a couple of days ago. Larry was a great guy, great
trumpet player and person and will be dearly missed in the
music world.
Regards,
John Aigi Hurn
Principal Trumpet, Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia
SPAIN |
  COLLIER,
MICHAEL G., 64, resident of Arlington
for 40 years, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Memorial service:
2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church Arlington.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, American Cancer Society, 3301
West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Michael attended the
University of Texas at Arlington. He was a Vietnam veteran and
served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Southwestern Bell
for 25 years. Survivors: Son, Steve Collier; daughter, Sandra
Presley and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Hailey Collier, Parker
and Brandon Presley; brothers, David, Chris and Gordon Collier;
sisters, Janet Wilder, Linda McFarlane, Judy Mayne and Holly
Mullins; stepmother, Leslie Collier. Published in the Star-Telegram
on 1/3/2008. |
  NIDY,
MARGARET R., 86, passed away
from cancer on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Margaret, "Peggy",
was born on October 2, 1921 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was married
to Robert K. Nidy for the past 66 years. Peggy is survived by
her husband, Robert Nidy; her son, Lynn
Nidy; her daughter, Roxanne Hinkle; her sister, Dorothy
Marconi; her brother, Richard Willis; her granddaughter, Kathryn
Cukier; her grandson, William Nidy; and her great-grandchildren,
Ariana and Alexander Cukier. Peggy lived in Florida throughout
her entire life. She began a career in fashion modeling in Central
Florida in the 1950's which she continued to enjoy and participate
in for well over three decades. Peggy volunteered many thousands
of hours of her time working as a "Pink Lady" at Florida
Hospital in Orlando, and during that time became the president
of the hospital's auxiliary. After her years of volunteer work
with Florida Hospital she became a hostess, and traveling companion
to the contestants for the Miss Florida Pageant. She went on
to become one of the judges for the Miss Florida competition.
Peggy loved to travel extensively throughout her life, and visited
numerous foreign countries during her many travels. Although
she spoke only the English language, her bright smile and gentle
laughter made it possible for her to develop wonderful friendships
with people throughout the world. She was a lifetime member
of the National Wildlife Federation, as well as the ASPCA (The
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Peggy made friends easily throughout her lifetime, because her
warmth and vitality made everyone feel immediately at ease when
they were in her presence. She would want us to thank the entire
staff of Regent's Park for her care. Their devotion was focused
on helping her be as comfortable as possible, and to maintain
her courage and dignity throughout her remaining days with her
loved ones. Peggy's life will be celebrated in a memorial service
at 4PM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Newcomer Family Funeral
Homes, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, 407-277-4227. Life is
Short, Love is Long. In lieu of flowers, Peggy requested that
donations be made to the National Wildlife Fund (www.nwf.org)
or the ASPCA (www.aspca.org). |
 SPELZHAUSEN,
FREDERICK "FRIENDLY FRED, FREDDIE, 88,
Passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007. Born October 19,
1919, in Brooklyn, NY. Married to Jean N. (Woodworth) Spelzhausen
on August 16, 1941, Married 66 years. Survived by: Jean N. Spelzhausen,
wife, Walter Spelzhausen, brother; Sharon
Bozarth and Susan Everhart, Daughters; Stephen Bozarth, Ross
Bozarth, and Ray Mehaffey, grandsons; Alex and Joshua Bozarth
and Chelsea Mehaffey, grandchildren; and nieces and nephew.
Fred moved to Cleveland, OH, from Brooklyn, NY, at the age of
six. He worked a dairy route for Glenville Dairy while he was
a student and after getting out of high school. He was the class
President his junior and senior year at Mayfield High where
he met his wife, Jean in homeroom. He was in the US Army serving
his country in New Guinea and Australia during World War II
as Staff Sergeant in charge of mess hall cooks. In 1950 he moved
his family from Cleveland to Goldenrod, FL, joining his father
and mother and his brother's families. His father, who had always
been in the grocery business moved to Goldenrod in 1943 and
purchased a grocery store at the corner of Aloma and 15A (now
551) 40+ years ago. The family operated the store, Goldenrod
SuperX Market until its sale in 1986. During that time Fred
primarily ran the meat department as a butcher and in the later
years the catering and deli department. "Friendly Fred
" was very community minded being instrumental in the formation
of Goldenrod Civic Club, serving as its President and the Goldenrod
Volunteer Fire Department. He helped raise the funds for the
first fire truck and served as a volunteer firefighter. Fred
taught Sunday School for many years at First United Methodist
Church in Winter Park, later moved to Aloma United Methodist
Church. Presently he is a member of First Presbyterian Church
of Orlando. He was an active member of The Gathering of Men
until 2006. Fred also worked with Central Florida Helpline for
nine years as a phone counselor. He and his wife, Jean, have
lived at Winter Park Towers since April 1998. In lieu of flowers.
please send donations to Hospice of the Comforter 480 W. Central
Parke way Altamonte Spgs, Florida 32714 or Central Florida Helpline
P O Box 952182 Lake Mary, FL 32795, 407-333-9220. Baldwin Fairchild
are in charge of the funeral arrangements. "I never had
so much and needed so little." |
 SPENCER,
OLGA FAY passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. She was born August 30, 1916
in Fillmore, KY. She lived in the Winter Park area since 1947.
She was predeceased by her husband Lonnie Spencer with whom
she shared a wonderful marriage of 72 years. She was also predeceased
by her eldest daughter Anna Hjort of Cerro Gordo, IL and an
infant son, John Mark. She was highly esteemed and greatly admired
by all her family and friends, both for her kind words and thoughtful
deeds. She leaves behind five chilldren: Donald (Miriam) Spencer,
Rosemary Newton, Judy (Richie)
Braga, Kathy Buffaloe, and
Jimmy Spencer, all of the Orlando area. She is and will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held
Monday, December 17, 2007 at Winter Park First Christian Church,
1140 S. Lakemont Avenue, at 10 AM, Minister Jim Book officiating. |
 VANWORMER,
LEE of Winter Spring, passed
away Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born March 31, 1944.
Lee was the daughter of the late Mrs. Olive S. VanWormer. Lee
graduated from FSU with a B.S. in Social Studies education and
from UCF with a master's degree in School Library Media. She
worked for 32 years in the Orange County School System as a
teacher of the gifted and then as a media specialist. Lee was
elected Teacher of the Year for her school in 1987. After 12
years of teaching, Lee took a 2-year break to work in Colorado
on a guest ranch. During that time Lee tried white-water rafting,
mountain and rock climbing and horseback riding. When her mother
became ill, Lee moved back to the area and finished out her
teaching career. In 2000, just before retiring, Lee purchased
a home in the Tuskawilla area where she spent her time working
on the house and yard while taking breaks to read, take walks,
visit the malls, work at the church, and take an occasional
trip. Lee will be missed by many as she was loved by all who
knew her. Lee is survived by her sister, Sandra. |
| CARTER,
JOYCE STANBRA of Winter Park,
passed away Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born in Livermore,
Iowa, on August 16, 1916, to Susan Soppeland Stanbra and William
H. Stanbra. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband John
E. Carter, Jr. in 1990. The Carters owned Carter's Gifts and
Luggage on Park Avenue in Winter Park for 40 Years. She is survived
by daughters Susan Carter Ricks,
Tucker, GA, and Mary Carter Pottinger, Orlando; grandchildren
Mary James-Ricks, Carter Ricks, Katie Pottinger Fallon, Virginia
Pottinger Trabold, and Kristin Pottinger; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 27, 6-8PM at Carey
Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held
Wednesday November 28, 2007, 11AM, at Park Lake Presbyterian
Church, 309 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Comforter,
480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Services
entrusted to CAREY HAND COX-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 1350 W. Fairbanks
Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. 407-647-1942 |
 LAVALLE,
LAWRENCE L. of Boca Raton died
October 4, 2007 following a battle with lung cancer. He was
born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, graduated from Rollins College
in Winter Park and Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg.
Larry practiced law in Boca Raton for 27 years, served as Chairman
of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the South Palm Beach
County Bar Association. Larry is survived by his wife of 45
years, Mary Carter LaValle,
daughter Julie (Kevin) Kern, son Carter (Wendy) Lavalle, daughter
Maria Lavalle and granddaughters Sarah and Carter Anne Kern.
He is also survived by his sisters Susan Fabbricatore, Donna
Lavalle and Nancy Quantz. A memorial mass will be held Thursday,
October 11, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Boca Raton at 11am.
Remembrances may be sent to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto
Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 or The Haven, 21441 Boca Rio
Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
To express condolences and/or make donations visit .
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/7/2007. |
 GOINS,
ANGELA "ANGEL" KRISTINE,
37, of Orlando, FL, died unexpectedly on August 23, 2007 in
Charlotte, NC. She was a computer software consultant with Sungard
Higher Education. She graduated with a degree in psychology
from the University of Central Florida and received Masters
degrees from both the University of Central Florida and Rollins
College. Angel overcame many obstacles created by her physical
disability, inspiring everyone who knew her. Although her congenital
bone disease left her confined to a wheelchair from an early
age, she never allowed her disease to limit her throughout her
education and career. Angel loved to travel, and her outgoing
personality enabled her to develop friendships wherever she
went. Angel was a very creative woman with many talents. She
was an accomplished artist whose many paintings and crafts filled
the homes of those she loved. Her singing voice was beautiful
and it gave expression to her lifelong love of music. Angel
also entertained family and friends with her sharp wit and lively
sense of humor that could fill any room with laughter. Angel's
greatest love in life was her family, especially her nieces
and nephews. They were drawn to her imagination, warmth, and
endless sense of fun. She was in the process of relocating to
Charlotte, NC to be closer to her brothers and their families
at the time of her death. Survivors include Angel's parents,
Jerry and Sharon (Hayes) Goins
of Orlando, FL; brother, Phillip Goins and his wife, Beverley
of Charlotte, NC; brother, Dr. Alan Goins and his wife, Natasha
of Charlotte, NC; nephews, Zachary, Cade, and Spenser; nieces,
Kiele and Kyra, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She will be deeply missed by all who love her. The funeral service
will be 11AM, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in the Chapel at Raymer
Funeral Home (www.raymerfuneralhome.org) in Huntersville, NC.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30PM, Monday, August 27,
2007 at Raymer Funeral Home. A memorial service will be scheduled
at a later date in Orlando, FL. |
| BREWER, MURIEL
DILLON of Indialantic, died in Winter Park, on Sunday
July 8, 2007. She was born in New York City on September 13,
1919. During her very full life of 87 years, Muriel was a proud
military wife, community volunteer and world traveler. She was
a beautiful lady of great intelligence, insightful spirituality,
wonderful wit, true grace, tremendous hospitality and vast generosity.
Her devotion to family and friends alike was and always will
be, treasured by all. We, the family that loved her deeply,
still sense the essence of her goodness all around us. Muriel
was predeceased by her parents, Fredric and Mina Coords, Warren,
CT; brother, Deanne Coords, Warren CT; two loving husbands,
Walter W. Dillon , Maitland, Sidney W. Brewer of Indialantic;
son, Walter Dillon, Jr., Southbury, CT. Surviving relatives
include Muriel's son Douglas Dillon
and his wife Barbara, Altamonte Springs; three grandchildren,
Nicole Dillon, Altamonte Springs, Gregory Dillon , Lake Mary,
Fredric Steeves and his wife Heidi, Dunedin; sisters-in-law,
Priscilla Coords, Sharon, CT, Hazel Hutsell, Naples, Eleanor
McDonald, New London, WI; Martha Goree and her husband Phil,
Tryon, NC; nephews, Deanne Schuyler Coords and his wife Kathy,
Donald Walker, Raymond Walker, Ralph McDonald, Robert Dillon;
Nieces, Barbara Coords and Kay Herried; grandnieces, Kristin
and Elizabeth Coords; cousin, Paul Coords; stepchildren, Diana
Cecil and her husband Dan, Littleton, CO, Britton Brewer and
his wife Cindy of Spotsylvania, VA; step grandchildren, Bradley
Brewer, Jennifer Brewer, Andrew Cecil, Brien Cecil, Carey Cecil,
David Cecil and Steven Cecil; step great-grandchildren, Gwen
Cecil, Mark Cecil and William Cecil. A Memorial Service will
be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home at 994 E. Altamonte
Dr. Altamonte Springs, Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 3PM. Visitation
will be one hour prior to the memorial service. Burial will
be at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the
St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326. |
| COTTRELL,
EMMA MAE, age 89, of Orlando,
passed away Monday, June 18, 2007. Born in New Brunswick, NJ,
February 25, 1918, she moved to Maitland from Falls Church,
VA in 1960. Mrs. Cottrell was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Maitland, the Marlando Club, and the Maitland Women's
Club. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous
bridge clubs. Known for her charitable spirit, she spent hours
crocheting lap robes for wheel chair bound children and adults.
Most recently she knitted baby hats for BETA House. She volunteered
her time at the Cottage Thrift Shop for many years and afterward
at Orlando Lutheran Towers where she lived since 2004. An excellent
cook, Emma enjoyed cooking for family and friends, never idle,
slow to anger, quick to laugh and love. We will miss her dearly.
Mrs. Cottrell is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline
"Jackie" and Vincent Hughes, Orlando, Stacy
J. and Carl Carden, Chuluota; son, Edward J. "Ward"
Cottrell III, Winter Park; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was predeceased
by her husband of 64 years, Edward J. Cottrell. The family will
receive friends Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 4-6:30PM at the
Lake Ivanhoe Chapel of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, 301 NE
Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously
suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 1601 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL, 32804 or
to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte
Springs, FL, 32714. |
 STRICKLAND,
LEE PATTERSON ("Lee Pat"),
age 66, whose first retirement was from Eckerd Drugs as a register
pharmacist and his second from Omni Care as a consultant pharmacist,
died Saturday, June 9, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 44
years, Susan Keller Strickland.
The service will be at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Thomasville Road
Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Thomasville Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 3131
Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Culley's MeadowWood
Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191) is handling
arrangements. Lee Pat was born in Cuthbert, Ga., and was a longtime
resident of Tallahassee. He was a graduate of Auburn University
and a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association, the Sons of
Confederate Veterans and Thomasville Road Baptist Church. Lee
Pat is also survived by two daughters and their husbands, Heather
S. and Brian Murphy and Holly S. and Doug Dickinson; four grandchildren,
Sarah Jane Murphy, Emily Anne Murphy, Kyndall Macey Dickinson
and Kole Dickinson; and his mother, Eulelia P. Strickland. All
are of Tallahassee. Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on
6/12/2007. |
 KELLY,
STELLA EILEEN, (“Kelly”) passed away in
her home, the Shamrock Chateau in Gainesville, GA on Sunday,
March 25, 2007. Kelly was born in Orlando on July 24, 1947 to
Homer and Carinel Kelly who predeceased her. She graduated from
Winter Park High School, Winter Park, FL and Jones Business
College in Jacksonville, FL, and returned to Orlando to work
for Martin Marietta. Fulfilling a need to expand her horizons,
she began a 33-year career with Delta Airlines as a flight attendant.
During those years, Kelly traveled the world while living in
both San Francisco and Atlanta. In 1980, she bought a structure
built in 1945 that had once been a general store, gas station
and beauty parlor. She enjoyed renovating it into the Shamrock
Chateau, both her home and a bed and breakfast inn located at
Lake Sidney Lanier. She met her husband Ray in 1990, and together
they continued to renovate the Shamrock Chateau and to travel
the waters of the Southeast in their boat, Panfilo. Kelly was
diagnosed with a very invasive breast cancer in 1993, and she
was an inspiration to her family and friends by continuing on
with her very active life, despite the difficulties imposed
by the disease. Kelly is survived by her husband Ray Stang and
his son Christopher Stang, her sister Susan
Kelly Simasek and her husband Regis Simasek, her
niece Karen Simasek-Santos and her husband Alex Santos, her
nephew Regis Martin Simasek, her sister-in-law Susan Caspar,
her five great nieces and nephews, and her many friends who
she loved and cherished. Kelly's body will be cremated. The
date of her wake and a celebration of her life will be announced
later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you remember
Kelly with donations to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical
Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501
or a charity of your choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home of Gainesville,
GA.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 3/27/2007.
|
| SPENCER,
LONNIE, age 91, of Winter Park, passed away February
16, 2007. Born July 31, 1915 in Stanton, KY. He moved to Florida
in 1948, working first for the Florida Times-Union then 30-years
for the Orlando Sentinel before retiring in 1881. He was a founding
member of the Central Florida Classical Guitar Society. He is
survived by his wife, Fay, with whom he shared a wonderful marriage
of 72 years; sons, Donald and James; daughters, Rosemary, Judy
and Kathy; sister, Lorene; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren
and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His eldest
daughter, Anna, preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 24th at 11
AM at the First Christian Church of Winter Park. |
| BOHANNON,
KATHARINE USSERY, 87, a resident of Orlando since 1956,
died in Ocala, FL on February 15, 2007. She was born to William
Thomas and Odessa McManus Ussery in Red Springs, NC, and lived
there until entering nurses' training and receiving her R.N.
at Thompson Memorial Hospital in Lumberton, NC, subsequent to
her attending Flora MacDonald College. Katharine married E.L.
(Roy) Bohannon, a professional baseball player and, later, restaurateur,
a marriage of 56 years. She relished her role as mother of their
three children and also enjoyed a personally rewarding professional
career in nursing. Mrs. Bohannon is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. Martha B. Williams of Ocala, FL; sons, Mr. William C. Bohannon
of Tarpon Springs, FL and Dr. E. Lee
Bohannon of Naples, FL; her sisters Mrs. Mildred
U. Wilson and Miss Joan Ussery, both of Laurinburg, NC; her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family graveside ceremony
will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando with Robert
Bryant Funeral Home providing services. |
|  MASON,
GEORGE WILLIAM, 65, of Honolulu,
a meteorologist, died in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born in
Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by brother J.
Cheney and sister Jean C. Ferguson. Mr. Mason was
a longtime Hawaii surf forecaster and Honolulu resident. George
Mason, missing since the first week of November, has been
found dead according to Highsurfwarning.com, his place of
employment. According to his blog, Mr. Mason published the
first regular surf forecast in the Honolulu Advertiser in
1975, and subsquently had a lasting and versatile career as
a surf forecaster. Working first as a television and radio
meteorologist, he went on to forecast for Surfline.com in
Hawaii for over 12 years. Mr. Mason has also done weather
consulting for films like Point Break, Jurassic Park, Waterworld
and 6 Days 7 Nights.
|
SHOUP, JR., RICHARD C.,
age 98, of Langholm Drive, Winter Park, died January 28, 2007,
in Commerce, Georgia. Mr. Shoup was born in Manhatten Island,
New York, New York, to the late Richard C. and Pearl Peck Shoup.
Mr. Shoup was a member of The First Church of Christ Scientist,
Winter Park. Mr. Shoup was a graduate of Georgia Tech and played
in the band. As a teenager he was asked to play in the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra. He was an accomplished pianist. Mr. Shoup
relocated to Winter Park 50 years ago and was very active in
his church. As a member of The First Church of Christ Scientist,
Winter Park, he held many positions including First Reader,
Superintendent of the Sunday School and Chairman of the Board.
He was a manufacturer's representative for several major toy
companies. Mr. Shoup's hobbies were bridge, rummy and golf.
He played golf until the age of 94. His strength was his ability
to never worry about the past, present or future and to enjoy
life each and every day and to “never harbor a negative
thought.” In addition to his parents, Mr. Shoup is preceded
in death by wife, Virginia Phillips Shoup. Mr. Shoup is survived
by his son, William D. Shoup of Winter Park; daughter, Constance
S. Hudson of Braselton, GA; grandchildren, Virginia
A. Borsavage of Spring Hill, TN, Mary A. Love of DeBary, Jody
E. Hudson of Bethlehem, GA, and Jonathan W. Hudson of New Haven,
CT. Memorial services will be held February 17, 2007, graveside,
from the Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, at 11AM. The family, along
with Marilyn Patterson, a close friend from church, will be
officiating the services. Interment will be in the PaIm Cemetery.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 2/16/2007.
|
|  BIRKENMEYER,
CLARE CURRIE MARTIN, 62, began her life on December
11, 1943 in Bradenton, Fla. She grew up in Winter Park and
graduated from Winter Park High School. After marrying, she
lived in Africa for six years, where her two daughters were
born. This was a journey she deeply treasured. She then moved
to Fargo, ND where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from NDSU.
There, she was an active member of the community by serving
as President of the United Way and also participated in the
Meals on Wheels program. In 1988, Clare moved back to Florida,
establishing herself in the Daytona Beach area. Here she served
as Benefits Director of DBCC, then as Director of member Acquisitions
for Florida Health Care Plans. She was closely involved with
the Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce and the
Volusia Manufacturer's Association. She is survived by daughters
Michelle Birkenmeyer of Port Orange and Lisa Birkenmeyer Horn
of Clermont; grandson, Tyler Horn; and sister, Anne Stone,
of Ormond Beach. Clare was a mentor to many and a loyal friend.
She always had a smile on her face, and above all, she was
a fiercely devoted, loving mother. Though Clare may no longer
be with us, the warmth and joy she bestowed will be cherished
always. Everyone whose heart has been touched by Clare is
invited to attend a celebration of her life. The remembrance
will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 10th, 2007 at the top
of The Caribbean, 2425 South Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores,
FL 32118. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clare's name can
be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.
|
MCMILLAN-MCTAVISH, SUZANNE WILLIAMS,
63, of Sedona, Arizona died as a result of injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. Suzanne holds a BA in Art from Eckerd
College. She received her Holistic Health Practitioner and Massage
certification in 1979 from Heartwood College in Santa Cruz,
CA. Suzanne is survived by son Vincent Charles and daughter
Donna Tina Charles. Suzanne was on a pilgrimage for spiritual
seekers. For 20 years, she led spiritual quests across the United
States, Canada and Mexico, on what she described as an adventure
of the heart. Suzanne was reunited with her high school classmates
at a 45th class reunion. She described her class reunion as
one of the most memorable experiences of her lifetime. She will
be missed. |
| SMITH,
JOHN 'JACK' E., 86 of Leesburg and long time resident
of Winter Park and Sapphire, NC passed away on August 7, 2006.
Jack was born on August 26 1919 in Buffalo, NY, the son of John
and Bessie Smith. His brother, Frank J. Smith and his wife,
Bette Smith predeceased him. Surviving family members include;
son, David (Jan) Smith
of Leesburg; daughter, Debbie (Todd) Woodhull of Bedford, NH;
brother, Robert (Barb) Smith of Tarpon Springs; sister Olive
Bradigan of Lake Mary; grandchildren, Jennifer Landry, Amy Smith
Ely, Erin Smith Hockett, Josh Woodhull and Elizabeth Kraft;
and great grandchildren, Emma Landry, Jarrett Ely and Keira
Ely. Jack was a long time member of All Saints' Episcopal Church,
Winter Park where he served on the vestry, was Senior and Junior
Warden, and a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Jack
played football at and graduated with a B.S. degree with honors
from the University of Buffalo in 1942. He was a member of Bison
Head, the University's academic and leadership society. In 1952,
he began his work as an independent insurance agent with Varner,
Butler and Smith in Winter Park. Soon Jack opened his own agency,
Jack E. Smith and Associates, Inc., where he worked until his
retirement. Jack was an active member of business and civic
organizations in Winter Park, including: Jaycees, Lions' Club,
Chamber of Commerce, City Commission, Chairman of the Orange
County Republican Party, a founder of the Winter Park Memorial
Hospital, Little League Coach and many others. He was a member
of the Winter Park Racquet Club, The Country Club of Orlando
and Rio Pinar Country Club. A memorial service will be held
on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 11:00 am at St. James Episcopal
Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Hospice
of Lake/Sumter Co., 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.
Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg in charge of arrangements.
|
 BURKE,
NANCY PATTISON SCHMIDT, 86, of
Winter Park, and Plantation, died suddenly on July 27, 2006.
Nancy was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY where her father,
Edwin Pattison, was a prominent elected official and founder
of the Trinity Episcopal Church. She married Gustave H. Schmidt
of Englishtown, NJ in 1942. Nancy and Gus moved to Winter Park
in 1951 where they owned Toy Town, one of the first toy stores
in Orlando. After 37 wonderful years of marriage and raising
three children, Gus died. Nancy felt so fortunate to meet and
marry James McDonald Burke in 1980, who she cherished for the
last 26 years along with all their children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Nancy loved to travel. She was proud of
her education and work as a registered nurse. Nancy maintained
the history of the family including extensive photographic documentation.
She loved to play bridge and she won many tournaments, the most
recent only a few weeks before her death. A memorial service
was held in Plantation on July 30, 2006 so that her many friends
in South Florida could honor her memory and console her husband
and family. Nancy's beloved daughter, Linda
Rhodes, died in January of this year and she continued
to grieve her loss. Her sister, Edna Read, also predeceased
her. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Don of Plantation,
and her treasured children, Judith Kyle (Jan) and Fred Schmidt
(Pam), both of Tallahassee, Donald Burke of Longwood, and Steve
Burke (Karen) of Sacramento, CA. She is also survived by her
12 wonderful, loving grandchildren, Spencer Rhodes (Tracy) of
Winter Park, Judith Smeller (Don) of Winter Park, Jennifer Rhodes
of New York City, Steven Bierenbaum (Doreen) of Orlando, Rachel
Larsen (Chris) of Hillsborough, NC, Beth Ruiz (Jose) of Durham,
NC, Kristen Rayner of Kalamazoo, MI, Emily Schmidt of Ponte
Vedra, James Burke (Jennifer) of Apopka, Niki Laguardia of Winter
Park, Ryan Burke and Travis Burke of Sacramento, CA. Nancy's
values and traditions will be carried on by her ten great grandchildren,
Dylan, Tristan and Juliet Rhodes, Ben Smeller, Hannah and Ellen
Larsen, Benjamin Bierenbaum, Madeline Szikney, Alexis Fernandez,
and Kendrick Laguardia. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
August 4th at All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 East Lyman Avenue,
Winter Park at 10:30AM with interment at the Palm Cemetery immediately
following the service. Arrangements are being handled by the
Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home in Winter Park.
|
 GOUCK,
PETER E., 60, of Broadway in
North Attleboro, died Friday, July 14, 2006 in his home after
a three-year battle with renal cancer. He was the husband of
the late Cynthia Jane (Craik) Gouck. Born March 19, 1946 in
Savannah, Ga., he was a son of the late Harry Kydd and Miriam
(Bagley) Gouck. Peter has been a resident of North Attleboro
for over 30 years and was a graduate of Gainesville High School
in Florida, and later received a bachelor's of arts degree from
Roger Williams College in Rhode Island and a master's of arts
degree in communications from Boston University. He worked at
National Fence in North Attleboro for over 10 years and had
previously worked for Bob Adams Inc. in Randolph for three years
and Bird Machine in Walpole for 15 years. He served in the U.S.
Navy for three years, serving on the USS Shenandoah. Peter was
a longtime member of the finance committee in North Attleboro
and was an Eagle Scout and Pack 9 Cub Master. He was an avid
bicyclist and model train enthusiast, and was a member of the
Townie Golf League at Chemawa Golf Course. His survivors include
two sons, Eric Kydd Gouck and Neal Harry Gouck, both of North
Attleboro; a sister, Polly (Gouck)
Hall of Georgia.; two daughters-in-law, Melanie (Brintnall)
Gouck and Sally (Clark) Gouck; a grandson, Griffin Peter Gouck;
and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend visiting hours on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St.,
North Attleboro. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. in
the funeral home following the visiting hours. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation: LIVESTRONG,
National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea,
MN 56007 or at www.livestrong.org. |
| DODD,
MARK, 42, died of cancer Saturday, June 24, 2006, at
Lake Wales Medical Center. He was 42. Born in Fort Chaffee,
Ark., on Sept. 29, 1963, he came to Fedhaven from Enid, Okla.,
one year ago. He was a self-employed computer technician. He
attended Oklahoma State University. He was a Protestant. Mr.
Dodd is survived by his father, Virgil "Jerry" Dodd,
and mother, Claudia (Davis)
Dodd, both of Nalcrest. Graveside services will be held later.Memorials
may be made to Lakeland Regional Cancer Center in Lakeland.
Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. |
| BARGER,
LILLIAN H., 84, died on Monday, May 1, 2006 in Charlotte,
NC. Lillian lived in Charlotte for the past six years and before
was a longtime resident of Orlando. She was an active member
of Emmanuel Episcopal in Orlando and became an active member
of St. Michael the Archangel Church while living in Charlotte.
Lillian was born on July 29, 1921 in Asheville, NC, daughter
of the late Herman and Bessie Holcombe. She was the oldest of
four children. She and her late husband, Jack Barger, had owned
a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop for many years in Orlando. After
they sold the business, Lillian went on to be a cafeteria food
service employee for the school district for twelve years. Her
husband, Jack Barger, and her son Ronald Barger preceded Mrs.
Barger in death. Also, two brothers, Herbert and Bill Holcombe
preceded Mrs. Barger. Two daughters, Wanda
Sellers and husband, Don of Mt. Gilead, NC and Ann
Calhoun and husband, Leonard of San Diego, CA, survive her.
Daughter-in-law, Sharon Barger resides in Ormond Beach, eight
grandchildren, Sue Brock and husband Chuck, Marcia Chumas and
husband John, Michael Sellers and wife Amy, Sandi Fuller, Sam
Barger, Jack Barger and wife Julie, Barry and Bryan Webb. Nine
grandchildren, Chris, Matt, and Madeline Chumas, Alex and McKensey
Brock, Carlie Carson, Cierra Sellers, and Joshua Barger. Her
sister, Irene, and husband Bill Kelly from Lynchburg, VA. A
graveside service will be held 2PM Sunday May 7, 2006 at Woodlawn
Memorial Park. A service to celebrate the life of Lillian Barger
was held at 3PM on Wednesday, May 3 at St. Michael the Archangel
Church of Charlotte. |
| PIERSON,
CARL D. and ELINOR K., Carl D., 87,
and Elinor K., 85, formerly of San Diego, passed away ten days
apart in Sun City West, AZ. Carl on March 11, 2006, and Elinor,
on March 21, 2006. They are survived by four children, four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private family services
are being held with arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel,
Sun City West, AZ. 623-584-6299. Please sign the guest book
at obituaries.uniontrib.com |
|
SIEWERT, LAVELLE M., 92, of Winter Park passed
away on Monday, March 27, 2006 at Florida Living Nursing Center
in Apopka. She was born August 30, 1913, in Knoxville, TN. Mrs.
Siewert was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist
Church. She was the daughter of the late Ralph McSwain and Amelia
(Crews) McSwain. She is survived by her son, Dennis
E. Siewert; daughter, Peggy S. Nash; five grandchildren
and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 65 years, Edmond Ernest Siewert; brother, John McSwain
and a sister, Ruth Dyson. A Graveside Service will be held at
Palm Cemetery in Winter Park on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 11AM
with Reverend John Dallas officiating. Services performed under
the direction of Banfield Funeral Home 420 West State Road 434,
Winter Springs, FL 32708, 407-327-1500. |
 RHODES,
LINDA SCHMIDT, 62, of Winter
Park, passed away on January 13, 2006. She was born on October
23, 1943 in Neptune, NJ to Gus and Nancy Schmidt. She moved
to Winter Park at age nine, and graduated from Winter Park High
School and Rollins College. After completing postgraduate work
in medical technology at Duke University, Linda married Richard
Rhodes and devoted herself to raising their three children.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father. She is survived
by a son, Spencer Rhodes of Winter Park; two daughters, Judith
Smeller of Winter Park and Jennifer Rhodes of New York City;
three cherished grandchildren, Dylan, Tristan and Juliet; her
mother, Nancy Burke; a brother, Fred Schmidt; a sister, Judy
Kyle; and many other loving family members. A funeral service
will be held Thursday, January 19, 2006, at 3PM at All Saints
Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Amyloidosis Research Foundation, 4174 Meyers Ave., Waterford,
MI 48329, .
Carey Hand Cox- Parker Funeral Home, is entrusted with arrangements.
|
 FULLER,
PAUL VERNON, 75, of Torchwood Drive, a self-employed
manufacturer representative, died Monday at Florida Hospital,
Deland. Mr. Fuller, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War,
was born in Woburn, Mass., and moved to this area in 1991 from
Lake Mary. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 8093, DeBary, and a member of the American Legion
Post 6, DeLand, the Mount Horeb Lodge, Woburn, Mass., and the
Bahia Shrine, Orlando. Mr. Fuller enjoyed hunting, fishing and
reading. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Shelia;
two sons, Scott, Kissimmee, and Greg, Palm Harbor; three daughters,
Heather Fuller, DeLand, Norma Payne, Lakeland, and Sharon Bouchard,
Vista, Calif.; a brother, Robert, Henderson, N.C.; a sister,
Ruth Hodgkins, Rhode Island; and seven grandchildren. Memorial
donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
3319 Maguire Blvd., Orlando, FL 32803. |
 CROSBY,
JAMES PORTER, 62, passed away
September 27, 2005 at home surrounded by family, after a long
illness. Mr. Crosby entered the Army in 1961 and served three
years. He retired from Bellsouth after 36 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, whom he loved and depended
upon, Flora L. Crosby; his four children, Tanya Wiebe (Wes),
Patricia Tatum (Glenn), Roy Davis (Jeff Kozak), Sylvia Crosby
(Terry Poole); and eight grandchildren that he loved dearly,
Amanda Wiebe, Madison Wiebe, Brandon Wiebe, Michael Evans (Brandi),
J.T. Evans, Reese Carpenter, Jackie Wright, Samantha Poole,
and one great grandchild due in April by Michael and Brandi.
Also survived by three siblings Jean Crosby, Sylvia Welch, Jay
Crosby. Two brothers-in-law and wives, Donald (Rhonda) Leske,
Raymond (Jean) Menendez; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Crosby. Funeral Services
will be Sunday at 12 Noon in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral
Home. Visitation will be from 10AM until the time of service.
Services by WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME. 407-293-1361.
|
 BERGEN
SR., RICHARD S., Richard Sammis Bergen
Sr., 87, Winter Park, a descendant in a direct line from the
Dutch colonists who settled in America prior to 1675, passed
away August 4, 2005. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic
Church, retired employees association of Lockheed-Martin, SIGMA
PI SIGMA, and SIGMA ALPHA. He was a radio amateur and an avid
tennis player. His brother William precedes him in death. He
is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sheila; son, Richard
S. (Marianne) Bergen
Jr.; brother, Wilbur Bergen; grandsons, James R.
(Sabrina) Bergen, Michael S. Bergen; great grandsons Ethan and
Colin. There will be a visitation on Sunday, August 7, 2005
from 2-5PM at CAREY HAND COX-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 1350 West
Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 407- 647-1942. A Celebration
of Life Mass will be held on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 10AM
at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in the chapel.
|
7/13/2005
Dear Friends,
For those of you who are not
already aware, we wanted to let you know that Bob's and Lynne's
mother, Kathleen Ricks, died peacefully yesterday, July 12,
of congestive heart failure.
Kathleen was hospitalized on
June 14 and was then transferred to Haven House Hospice on June
18 where she spent her final days.
In keeping with her wishes, Kathleen's
body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held on
Saturday, July 23, 2005. As preparations for this are still
in process, details regarding the time and location will follow
later this week.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in the memory of Kathleen Ricks to Haven House Hospice
at the following address:
" Vitas Charitable Fund
5411 Northland Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Personal condolences may be addressed to:
Bob Ricks
2145 Spalding Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
bricks@mindspring.com and / or
Lynne Ricks Peters
3006 Heatherpark Drive
Kingwood, Texas 77345
lynnepeters@cebridge.net
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Best regards,The Bob Ricks Family & The Lynne Ricks Peters
Family |
 MARWICK,
MARION, 81, died at her home on June
30, 2005, surrounded by her family. Born in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada, she was a gifted pianist and well known figure in the
music community. As a girl and young woman, she competed and
won many musical competitions on many levels and performed throughout
the area, both solo and with various orchestras, including the
Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She was a graduate of the Toronto
Conservatory. During and after WWII, she served as studio pianist
for several major radio stations both in Canada, New York and
Orlando. She performed with the Orlando Symphony during the
first Pops Concert series playing Carnival of the Animals with
friend and fellow artist, Chuck Cochran. Marion was, above all,
the consummate piano teacher. While affiliated with Rollins
College in the Community Arts program, she was instrumental
in introducing the Pace Piano system to the area and traveled
for many years to conduct clinics nationally with Robert Pace.
She also instigated the summer camp program for children, which
still continues today. She was innovative in her teaching methods
and as the co-founder of Creative Keyboards, she and her partner,
Maryanne Nagy, published a series of piano method books used
throughout the country. Her students covered several generations
and she continued to teach until shortly before her death. She
was preceded in death by her mother and father, William and
Anna Hogan, and her brother, William Hogan, all of Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert
L. Marwick; children, Heather
(Don) Griffin, Marnie (Michael)
Connor, Robert (Gloria) Marwick, Beth (Bert) Hathaway and Mary
Cosper. She was grandma to 13 and great-grandma to ten, with
three on the way. There will be a memorial service Friday July
8, 2005 at 4PM at CAREY HAND COX-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 1350 W.
Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL (407) 647-1942. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West
Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
|
 SHIVER,
EDNA LEE, 87, of Winter Park, passed
away June 22, 2005. She was born in Mayo, FL to Addie and Bertha
Mills. Preceded in death by her husband, Hildry V. Shiver. She
is survived by her son, Edwin and his wife Sandy Shiver of Longwood;
her daughter, Gwen and her husband Leo Gecewicz of Hendersonville,
NC; and her daughter, Jeannette
and her husband George Karl, III of Casselberry; grandsons,
Kevin, George IV, Michael, David, Matthew, Jeffrey; great granddaughters,
Shaina and Lara; great grandson, Ashton. The Funeral Services
will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 11AM, at Altamonte Chapel
of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Monday,
June 27, 2005, from 7-9PM at the funeral home. Interment will
be at Glen Haven Memorial Park, following the service. BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD
FUNERAL HOME, Altamonte Chapel, 994 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte
Springs, FL. www.baldwinfairchild.com. |
| DELVICH,
LYNNE, R.N., 62, a well respected and liked member
of the nursing and social services communities of Ridgecrest
and Apopka, Fla. passed away Wendesday June 15 2005 at Ridgecrest
Regional Hospital. At her request there will be no services
but donations in her memory may be made to one's favorite charity.
Ms. Delvich was born June 10, 1943 in Baltimore, Md. She graduated
from Winter Park (Fla.) High School in 1962. She first took
up residency in the Ridgecrest area in the late 1960s as a data
technician for Stencel Aero Engineering on the EA-6B Escape
System SNORT test project at the Naval Weapons Center, China
Lake. It was then she developed her lifelong love of fishing
and camping in the mountains and deserts of California. In the
1970s she moved to Apopka, Fla. to support her parent's agricultural
enterprises and to study nursing, becoming both a registered
nurse and obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing from the
University of Central Florida in 1990. Along with managing the
family business she put her skils to work in Florida's Migrant
Workers Health Programs and aided UCF in setting up a nurse
internship with the migrant health program, so that student
nurses could experience working in the community before graduation.
She held registered nurse licenses in both Florida and California.
After a few years her love of the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains
and the Bristlecone country called her to move back to California
where she continued her medical and social services vocation
including teaching at Cerro Coso Community College, nursing
at Ridgecrest Community Hospital, the Indian Health Program
in Lone Pine, the Ridgecrest Beverly Manor and assisting the
handicapped clients of the non-profit DART organization. Her
contributions to these communities and organizations will be
sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her mother Cora
Delvich, and grandparents Anna and William Delvich and Cora
and Hugh Mathaney. She is survived by her father Raymond Delvich,
her sister Bonnie and a niece and nephew. Arrangements provided
by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided
by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 22,
2005 |
 HAMMETT,
LYNN FURR, 62, Venice, died June 13,
2005. She was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Nashville, Tenn., and came
to Venice in 1965 from Clearwater. She retired in 1991 after
11 years as a Realtor for Michael Saunders and was a former
dental hygienist. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Richard G. of Nokomis; sons
Trey and Kris, both of Atlanta, and Chuck and Bobbi, both of
Tallahassee; a sister, Leslie Meffert of Marble, N.C.; her father,
Charles L. Furr of Melbourne; and four grandchildren. A memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Farley Funeral Home, Venice, is in charge. Memorial donations
may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lynn Hammett Memorial
Fund, 508 Riviera St., Venice, FL 34285. |
 BALDWIN,
EDGAR MAYNARD, 92, Mayflower Court,
Winter Park, died on Sunday, June 12, 2005 peacefully at home.
Maynard was born in Orlando November 21, 1912 and was a lifelong
resident of Central Florida. He was a 1931 graduate of Winter
Park High School and attended University of Florida. Maynard
served in the Army Air Corps during WW II as a radar technician.
He was a member of First Congregational Church Winter Park for
over 80 years and served on the City Commission for two terms
during the 1960's. He owned and operated Baldwin Hardware Company
on Park Avenue which was started in 1925, until 1972. He is
survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mozelle; his son, Russell
"Rusty"; daughter-in- law, Meg; three grandchildren,
Michael (Maria) Baldwin, Kelly (Todor) Angov, and Anne M. Baldwin;
one great grandchild, Christopher Michael Baldwin, all of the
Orlando area. He was preceded in death by his loving parents
and brother Richard O. Baldwin. Memorial celebration of life
will be 4PM Thursday, June 16 at First Congregational Church,
Winter Park, with The Reverends Bryan Fulwider and Dr. James
Armstrong officiating. Private committal will be at Palm Cemetery.
Memorials are requested to Baldwin Scholarship Fund, c/o First
Congregational Church, 225 South Interlachen Ave., Winter Park,
FL 32789 or the charity of your choice. Send condolences at
www.BaldwinBros.net. |
 WINSLOW,
KAREN JOY, 92, of Winter Park, passed
away on June 9, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born in Daytona Beach, August 14, 1912. As a teenager,
she studied art in Chicago and New York. She graduated from
Florida State College for Women (now FSU) in 1934 and began
her teaching career in Daytona Beach, and then moved to Orlando
and taught at the old Memorial Junior High. She later served
as a traveling art teacher for Orange County, and was an instructor
in the Rollins Continuing Education Program, Her career culminated
at Winter Park High School, where she created the Art Department
and taught Art and English there until her retirement in 1971.
She loved the interaction with her students, and on numerous
occasions former students returned to thank her for the advice
and council she had provided in their lives. She served on the
original committee that established the Winter Park Sidewalk
Art Festival. In 1940, she married Kenelm Winslow of Winter
Park. He preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by her
son, Dennis Kenelm Winslow and his wife Susan of Philadelphia
and their three children, Allie, Rachel, and Jessie, and by
her son, Bruce Edward Winslow and his wife Ginny of Maitland,
and their two children, Sterling and Dawn. She is also survived
by her sisters, Peggy Johnson and Jean Moores of Daytona Beach,
and Wanda Schlinker of Tampa. In lieu of flowers, the family
is requesting that donations be made in memory of Joy Winslow
to the Winter Park High School Foundation, 2100 Summerfield
Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Funeral services will be held at
the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, (341 US 17-92) at
12 Noon, Tuesday, June 14. Interment will be at a later date.
BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME, 994 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte
Springs, FL 407-831-2031 is in charge of the arrangements. Published
in the Orlando Sentinel on 6/12/2005. |
| Notices
are added as they are received since the creation of the alumni
web site. Notices to be added should be sent to the Webmaster
by clicking on the e-mail icon. Page created 8.20.2002
|
|
|
 |
|
|
SPELZHAUSEN,
JEAN N., Jean Naomi Spelzhausen, 89, passed away peacefully of
natural causes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Goldenrod in 1950.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, Central Florida
Rose Society and the Goldenrod Garden Club. She is predeceased by her husband,
Fred Spelzhausen. She is survived by her daughters Sharon
Bozarth and Susan Everhart, three grandsons and three great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home Lake Ivanhoe
Chapel on Friday, May 8, 2009 between the hours of 1:30-2PM with funeral
services at 2PM. A reception to follow service.
VERMILLION,
BETTY R., 89, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Mrs. Vermillion was born September 14, 1919 in Newark, Ohio and was a
life long member of Eastern Star. She was also a long time member of the
Orlando Officer's Wives Club and was affiliated for many years with the
Sojourners. Betty grew up in Columbus, Ohio, attended Ohio State University
where she met her future husband, Earl E. Vermillion who preceded her
in death in 1993. Through life's journey together, they lived in numerous
locales as the result of her husband being a career Air Force officer.
Upon settling down in Orlando in the 1954, she enjoyed the peace and tranquility
of having a permanent home of her own which brought her much pleasure
and serenity. She will be remembered as always having a warm heart and
pleasant word for whomever she met. Her manner and courtesy was to be
envied by all. She is survived by her son, 
DOSCHER,
ROBERT "BIG BOB" JOHN, 70, of Orlando passed away Sunday,
March 29, 2009. Bob was born February 14, 1939 in New York and has lived
in Winter Park since his childhood. Bob is survived by his wife of 42
years, Gloria. Daughter Darlene, daughter
Catherine (Cappy), son-in-law Joe Foley, and granddaughter Jensa, daughter
Summer Lynn, and son-in-law Brad Barnard and a baby girl due next month.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 5-8PM at the Carey
Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park. A
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11AM at St.
John's Lutheran Church in Winter Park. Memorial contributions in Bob's
name may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or Ronald McDonald House.
Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DALLAS,
FRANCES E., 91, passed away February 22, 2009, under the care
of Hospice. Frances was the widow of Robert E. Dallas Sr. and the mother
of son, Robert Jr. and daughter, the
late Susan Poskey. She also leaves behind a sister, Margaret Louise Whitaker,
of Inverness, FL; two nieces, Fay Dallas of Orlando, FL, and Shirley Hardy
of Franklin, NC, as well as five grandchildren, six great grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at
Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789, Thursday,
February 26th at 10AM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any
donation be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5151 Adanson Street,
Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804.
EDDY,
HARVEY BURNELL 89, of Blairsville, GA, went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Harvey was born in Eagle Bridge, NY. He
is survived by his wife of 67 years, Allian Eddy (Brenenstuhl); sons,
Carson (Melody), Ronnie, Brian (Caroline), Wayne and daughter, Melodee
Eddy Hoeltke (Carlton); 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Other surviving relatives are brothers, Walton (Margaret) and Raymond;
sisters, Lois Eddy Brown (Floyd), Janet Eddy Moses (Roy) and Marjorie
Eddy Sweet. He was a machinist for American Locomotive Company in Schenectady,
NY during WWII, later working for Culligan before moving to Winter Park
in 1956. He worked for the Martin Company for 28 years before retiring
in 1986. His later years were spent in his mountain home in Blairsville,
GA. He was a member of Winter Park Masonic Lodge #239, serving as its
Worshipful Master in 1962. In 1982 he became Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Florida. He was also active in the Scottish Rite (Valley of Orlando)
33rd degree, York Rite, Grotto, and Eastern Star. For many years he worked
with the DeMolay, Rainbow, and Jobs Daughters of Orlando. He was president
of the Masonic Youth Association for 10 years. He was author of the Masonic
Education Program that was not only used in the United States but also
in Scotland. His slogan was "Today's Youth, Tomorrows Future",
reflecting his dedication and involvement to the Masonic Youth and other
youth organizations. He was a past deacon and elder in the Maitland Presbyterian
Church and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA.
He was an avid golfer, learning to play golf at the age of 65 and made
two holes in one, occurring at age 76 and 80. Funeral Services will be
performed at the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando, Thursday,
February 5th at 1PM. Interment and Masonic Grave Site Services will follow
at 3PM at Glen Haven Cemetery, Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd.,
Clearwater, FL 33760.