CROWDER FUNERAL HOME - Webster

Laura Gilmore Weddle Hale, of Seabrook, Texas passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence. Laura was born on February 12, 1945 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and at a very early age, the family moved to Texas City, Texas. Laura graduated from Texas City High School in 1963, and was a resident of Seabrook, Texas for over 40 years. Laura went to work for UTMB, then held a management position in the airline industry. She returned to the medical field as a grant writer for Houston and Galveston hospitals serving under Drs. Michael DeBakey, Rafael Espada and Jimmy F. Howell. Laura had a passion for journalism, technical writing and research and was even a ghost writer of books. Laura...

James William Hoose, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1930 in South Bend Indiana to Francis W. and Charlotte C. Hoose both of whom preceded him in death. After graduation from John Adams High School, he received his bachelors degree from Indiana University, where he met and married Betty E Reichenbach, who passed away in 1999 after forty-nine years of marriage. He received his MBA from Indiana Northern University. Jim has been a lifelong Lutheran and has served on the church councils of three churches and Chairman of the Board on one. He began worshiping at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in 1992, where he later met and married...

Betty Goodwin Smalling, 93, wife, mother, friend, believer, entered eternal rest, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Houston, Texas. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on February 27, 1928, to Mail B. Goodwin and Willie Haney Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John D. Smalling, his siblings, her brother, James Edison Goodwin (Mary), her sisters, Lillian Nell Goodwin Peppers (Ernest) and Mildred Marian Goodwin Roberds (Tommy) and their spouses. Surviving is her daughter, Barbara Sheridan Smalling Phillips and son-in-law Wiley Earl Phillips as well as nieces and nephews in Arkansas, Texas and Georgia. Marrying her childhood sweetheart she had met on a Halloween church...

Walter H. Howell, 93, passed away on July 4, in Houston, TX. He was born on June 8, 1928 in New York City to Walter H. Howell, Sr. and Lillian Van Vranken Phillips. Walt is survived by: his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; daughters, Tracey Howell and Teresa Howell Saxton (Steve); grandchildren, Brent and Sadie Saxton and numerous family members and friends. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College. He worked as a chemical engineer for Koppers Company, Sinclair Koppers, Arco Polymers, Aristech, and ExxonMobil. He is a veteran of the the US Army having served in the Korean War. He had a passion for travel and nature, and he loved exploring the National...

Melisa Marie Ferguson, 59, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 19, 1962. Six weeks later, her family moved to the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas, where she resided until her death. From childhood, Melisa enjoyed various genres of art, literature, music, dance, and theatre, later instilling her appreciation of these in others. In addition to introducing her family and friends to new experiences, Melisa's other loves were the "4 C's" - cooking, crocheting, cats, and church. As an active, lifelong member of Webster Presbyterian Church, she served on a plethora of committees including fellowship, campus management, senior ministry, and...

Gustavo "Hector" Garza passed away in his home in League City, Texas on June 6, 2021 from complications of diabetes at the age of 72. Hector was born on January 23, 1949 at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston, Texas, the first of four sons born to Gustavo and Consuelo Garza. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Peter's Elementary school and graduated from Ball High School in 1967. While attending Our Lady of Guadalupe, he played on the City Champion Parochial League Football Team coached by Father Green. He attended Galveston Community College before earning a degree in Marine Transportation from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy in 1974. After graduation, he sailed as a Third Mate on ocean...

Andrew Edward Wray, 45, of the Webster/Clear Lake Area, passed away on April 3, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas. He was born on July 28, 1975. Andrew enjoyed writing science fiction stories, cooking and creating all types of artwork. He had an affinity for the film and entertainment industry and was an avid collector of autographs. Star Wars was by far his favorite movie! Andrew also enjoyed reading and collecting comic books. Andrew is survived by his parents, Theresa Jo (Stone) Wray and Robert Edward Wray; grandfather, Floyd Stone Jr.; sister, Audrey Cochran and her husband, Brandon; nephews, Conrad and Carlyle Cochran; stepbrothers, Brian Mehring and his wife, Thu, Andrew Mehring and his wife,...

Accomplished musician and rocket scientist, Charles Douglas Ardoin, Sr., ("Doug"), 80, passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, in Clear Lake City, Texas. Born in Eunice, Louisiana, on April 12, 1940, to parents Lawrence Ardoin and Marie Gossard Ardoin, Doug loved his Acadiana roots. In 1958, he graduated from Holy Savior Menard High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, followed by college at Louisiana State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana where he received his Physics degree in 1963. After graduation, Doug moved to Texas to begin his career at NASA becoming a longtime resident of Kemah and Clear Lake City. His career at NASA spanned over three decades until...

Beloved sister and aunt, Deena Marie Hampton, age 74, tragically passed away in an automobile accident on April 1, 2021. Deena was born in Lubbock, Texas, December 23, 1946, the first child of John Deen Hampton and Mary Lou Owen Hampton. Deena was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary. She is survived by her sister, Carla Hampton Bakri and her husband, Mahmoud "Mac" Bakri; nephew Tarik Bakri, his wife, Stacy, and their sons Travis and Brady; and niece Deena Shareen Bakri. She is also survived by her brother, Kerry Wade Hampton; niece Brittany Stewart and her son Logan; and niece Kasi Hampton. The daughter of a career United States Air Force officer, Deena grew up living and traveling...

Michael D. Phelps, 80, died peacefully March 29, 2021 at Clearlake Hospital. He was born February 4, 1941 in Durant, Oklahoma to Leon Wyman Phelps and Eleanor (Fry) Phelps. Mike graduated from Durant High School, Class of 1959. This was the year he would marry his first wife, Margaret Stone, with whom he had three children. In 1962 he was hired by IBM to fix typewriters. He worked his way up the ladder until he retired as Senior Analyst for IBM supporting the NASA program in 1993. During that time, he met his wife Sharon Ryder on a plane ride to Dallas, Texas and they were married in 1979, the same year he graduated from Syracuse University. Mike is survived in addition to his wife Sharon...

Lawrence S. Arolfo, 66 passed away on March 23rd, 2021 at his daughter's home in Friendswood, TX. He was born on April, 10, 1954 in Galveston, TX to Johnnie Lewis Arolfo Sr and Daisy B. Arolfo. Lawrence is survived by: his daughter, Lauren A. Perry and her husband, Matthew M.Perry; son, Chris Arolfo, brother, Johnnie Lewis Arolfo Jr; grandchild, Charlotte R. Perry and numerous family members and friends. He and his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Linda Davis, were proud graduates of Clear Creek High, class of '73. He had a passion for construction, life, and people. He loved his family and friends dearly, and spent his time being Papa, Pops, Dad, and brother to the fullest. His...

On March 23, 2021, JoAnn DeAtkine, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with Lord at the age of 79. JoAnn was born on November 25, 1941 in Newport News, VA to Frank and Elizabeth Worsham. She lived with her mother in Boston, MA, while her father was deployed with the Navy during WWII. The family settled back in Newport News and lived there several years until they moved to nearby Hampton. It was there she spent her teenage years, meeting future husband, David, in an art class, when they were both 16 years of age. After a romance that lasted (on and off) for nearly 3 years, the couple eloped to North Carolina, and were married shortly before their 19th birthdays. JoAnn was...

Glynn Stephen Lunney, 84, passed away at his home with his family at his side on March 19, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1936 in Old Forge, PA. Glynn is survived by his: wife Marilyn Jean (Kurtz) Lunney; children, Jenifer and Kyle Brayley, Glynn and Jeri Lunney, Shawn and Becky Lunney, Bryan and Amori Lunney; grandchildren, Abbey and Stu, Erin and Scott, Christopher and Rachael, Kendall, Connor, Shea, Macy, Jordan, Daira, Bryce, Drake and Grant. He was a lifelong space pioneer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm at Crowder Funeral Home - Webster, TX. A Funeral Mass will follow on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11 AM at Mary Queen...

Ruth S. Monteleone, 92, passed away at her home in Houston, TX on March 4, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1928 in New Orleans, LA. Preceding Ruth in death was her: husband, Frank J. Monteleone and son, Frank L. Monteleone. She is survived by her son, Stuart Monteleone and his wife, Olga. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. Crowder Funeral Home 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 281-280-9000

Gail Marie Carnahan-Crowell, 67, passed away on February 26th in Pearland, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio to Elizabeth Walton and Dwaine Carnahan. Gail is survived by: her husband Dean Alan Crowell; daughters: Kyle Sala and Kerry Brewton; sons: Ryan Bernard and Jason Crowell; grandchildren: Emily, Liam, and Kayleigh Bernard; Daniel, Elizabeth and Luke Sala; Lucy and Olive Brewton; Colette Crowell and her pets: Sammy and Stinker and numerous family members and friends. She had a passion for animals, her grandchildren and loved to travel. Her favorite trip was to Northern Ireland to explore her roots with her beloved husband. A memorial will be held on, 11th...

Peggy Marie (Bull) Campbell, passed from this life into eternity with Christ on February 19, 2021, in Webster, Texas. Peggy was born on March 13, 1940, at the family home in Agua Dulce, TX. She is predeceased by her father, W. A. Bull of Houston; sister Judy Bull Taylor of Houston; infant daughter, Anna Leah Campbell; and son, Jeremy Paul Campbell, League City. Surviving Peggy are her mother, Elizabeth Bull, of League City; sister, Carol Rice, of Houston; Daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Murphy, of Mobile, AL; grandson, Jared Murphy and wife Jessica, and great-grandson, Harrison, of Houston; granddaughter Lindley Murphy Grant and husband Patrick Grant, and great-granddaughters Aven...

Newell Wayne Christopher, 80, passed away on February 14, 2021 in League City, Texas after a courageous battle with COVID. He was born in Garrison, Texas to Carroll and Clotell Kimbro Christopher and is survived by his loving wife Helen, his brother Kenneth, the Hauser families (in-laws) of Austin and Greenville Tx and numerous friends. Wayne graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1959, served in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963, attended Northeast Missouri State University and was an independent electrical/mechanical designer. He had a passion for his wife Helen, sailing (TMCA), Golf and Hunting with his brothers. He was involved with M.I. Lewis Social Service Center and the Dickinson...

Madeline Frances McLean Doak, 90, of El Lago, Texas passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Houston, Texas to J. G. Milton McLean and Marguerite L. De Savoye. Madeline was a graduate of Reagan High School in the Heights and was known as Mickey to her friends. Madeline was preceded in death by her husband William W. Doak; son, Donovan B. Doak; parents Milton and "Maggie" McLean; sister Marguerite Lange, and brother J. G. M. McLean, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael W. Doak; daughter, Madeline "Colleen" Thomas; grandson, Christopher M. Thomas; and great-granddaughters, Caidyn M. and Madeline A. Thomas. A private service will be held at Houston National...

Patricia Ann Rodgers Ostrowski, 71, passed away Saturday, January 9th 2021 after bravely battling Parkinson's and dementia. Born May 2, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Patti was the daughter of James and Dorothy Rodgers. She was a 1967 graduate of Somerville High School and a 1971 graduate of Somerset County College. She specialized in psychiatric nursing and worked 23 years at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena, TX, retiring in 2000. Patti married her husband, Paul, of 43 years, on September 2, 1972. Paul preceded her in death in 2015. Patti was also predeceased by her father, James Rodgers, and her brother, Rory Rodgers. She is survived by her: mother, Dorothy Wolsiefer Rodgers;...

Doris L. Carleton (Clark), 88 years old, passed away on December 15th, 2020 in Houston Texas. She was born on September 27, 1932 in Mt Hebron Kentucky to Wilbur and Mary Clark. Doris (Dori) is survived by her son, Brian E. Carleton and his wife Rhonda who reside in Brentwood, CA and her daughter, Mary Frances Carleton of Houston, Texas. She has five grandchildren, Richard Glasgow residing in Houston, Texas, Louis B. Carleton, Clara M. Carleton and Margot Carleton all residing in San Francisco Bay Area, California. Doris (Dori) loved to travel, enjoyed gardening and was a lover of nature and the hills of Kentucky. Shopping was always a fun activity for her and especially a junk or...

Mary Ann Kelly, 81, of Clear Lake City, Houston, Texas died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Mary Ann was born December 25, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa to Harry and Anna (Bingeli) McNeal. She attended school in Muscatine, graduating from Muscatine High School in the class of 1956. After earning an associate degree from Muscatine Community College, she taught grade school until her marriage to William J. Kelly on June 10, 1961. Mary Ann and Bill moved to Burlington, Iowa where they raised three children. While the children were young, Mary Ann worked at home as a seamstress, making seasonal wardrobes, wedding and other special occasion outfits to order. Once the children were in school, she went to...