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Anna Dee Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23rd at the age of 92 in Pasadena, TX. Anna was born on February 20, 1930 in Malakoff, TX. Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William C. Martin of Pasadena. Parents, William Lester Dollar and Trudie Lynn Stringfellow Dollar of Pasadena, and brother W.T. Dollar of Mesquite, TX. Anna is survived by her four sons, Ron and wife Retha of Deer Park, TX, Bill and wife Carol of League City, TX , Bobby and wife Rebecca of Seabrook, TX, and Mark Martin of Normangee, TX. By family and bonds of love she included twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and twenty three great-great-grandchildren. Her Monument Baptist...

Marvin Lewis Fincher, born September 24, 1951 in Port Hueneme, California died April 23, 2022 in Friendswood, Texas. He is survived by his beloved wife Meresa Prather Fincher, brother Jimmy A. Fincher (Cathy), Aunt Dean, Uncle Gene (Chris), Aunt Helen and several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and family from Kentucky. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 28 at 1:00PM with a service at 2:00PM at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505. Burial immediately following. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Galveston Historical Museum or the Pulmonary Hypertension Foundation.

On Sunday April 3, 2022, Gene Sterling Woods at the age of 91 entered into eternal life peacefully at home. Gene was born at home on June 22, 1930 in Jasper, Texas to the late Maud and Columbus Woods. During his birth his mother could hear Ross S. Sterling; then future governor of Texas, making a speech on the courthouse steps and she declared Gene's middle name would be Sterling. He attended school in Jasper, played football, baseball & basketball in high school. He was a member of the ROTC at Carlton Jr. College and received his pharmacy degree from the University of Houston. Shortly after graduation Gene was drafted into the US Army and was stationed at For McPherson, GA until his...

Barbara Loraine Stevens Hall left this earth on March 30, 2022 at 3:30 pm after a 7-month battle with COPD, lung cancer, and heart failure. It would be wrong to say that Barbara actually lost her battle to these things, because she never once stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to live. At times, when anyone else would have broken, Barbara persisted. Through her, we know what strength and perseverance truly look like. There was absolutely no quit in Barbara, so just because she is no longer here doesn't mean she lost her fight. Barbara was a devoted mother and Nana. Her five grandchildren understood that devotion more than anyone. She was always...

Harvey William Kirk, resident of Pasadena, Texas, reached his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 94. Harvey was born in Mankins, Texas on January 15, 1927 to Hessel and Flora Kirk. He met his life-long sweetheart, Nila Kirk, at a roller-skating rink and they were married in Gainesville, Texas on October 29, 1947. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. Harvey loved the outdoors and could always be found doing anything outside from fishing, tending to his garden, riding around in the golf cart, or working on cars. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and playing, coaching, and watching baseball....

Charles "Chuck" Fuller, of La Porte, TX, unexpectedly passed away after a brief, non-covid related illness in a local hospital surrounded by those he loved most, on February 2, 2021 in Webster, TX. He was born on August 11, 1938, to Cecil Aubrey Fuller and Rosalie Sanders, in Conroe, TX. Chuck joined the U.S. Army as soon as he was able and went on to serve his country during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1959, Chuck met the love of his life, Glyn Alice, on a local freeway. (True story!) Chuck and Glyn Alice were married on October 26, 1961 and held steadfast to the promises made to each other on that day for 59 joyous years. Their commitment to each...

What is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. Virginia Lou Brundage Dietze, a wife, mother, businesswoman, and resident of LaPorte, TX, passed away at the age of 75 at 7:28 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Courtyards of Pasadena Nursing Home in Pasadena, TX. She was born June 16, 1945, in Corrigan, TX. Since the early 1980s, Virgina owned and operated the Pals Children's Center in LaPorte and Pal's Activity Center in Pasadena. She was better known as "Ms. Ginger" in the community because of the many lives she touched providing childcare services to families in the area. Visiting was at Grandview Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Hwy., Passadena, from 5-8 PM on February...

Merllean Onita Smith passed away on January 22, 2021 at 8:37 a.m. in her home in Deer Park at the age of 95. She was born in Tensas Parish Louisiana on November 30, 1925, to Robert L. Garner and Ina Curlee Garner. As a young woman she married Jessie Henry "Bud" Smith on September 23, 1943. They soon moved to Houston where she gave birth to three children Alan Smith of League City, Sharon McGuyer of Burnet, and Gary Smith of Dallas. Merllean and Bud moved to Deer Park in 1955 where they became active in the church in their community, FBC Deer Park. She was an active member there and served as the Nursery Director, taught Sunday School, & worked with the Girl's auxiliary. In August of...

Ruth Donnelly Simpson passed away peacefully at home under the care of her children January 20, 2021. Ruth was a long-time resident of Pasadena, Texas and an active member of St. Pius V Catholic Church for most of her 66 years as a parishioner. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Josephine Donnelly of Baytown, TX, husband Wilford, son Terry, daughter Linda Hoefar, great grandson Corbin, daughter-in-law Veronica, son-in-law Kent Williams, four sisters and six brothers and their wives. She is survived by her children, Robert and wife Marti, Pam Williams, James and wife Sarah, John and wife Janice, Richard and wife Gladys, Teresa Jones and husband Tony, and David and wife...

Lois Jean DiGulio passed away on January 18, 2021 at the age of 86. She was the loving wife of John M. DiGulio (deceased), mother of John (deceased), MaryAnn (deceased), Jerry (Debbie), Jeff (Kathleen), Justin (Debby), and Joel (Terrie). She was grandmother to fifteen grandchildren, Johnny (Kourtney), Justin, Jennifer, Jamie, Jodi (Josh), Jeffrey (Katie), Jeremy (Jennifer), Joshua (Lori), Jessica, Jensyn, Jacquelyn, Justin II, Jordyn (Blake), Jaclyn, and Joel. She was also grandmother to eighteen great grandchildren. Lois was passionate about her family. She was married for over 50 years to John and enjoyed raising their children and seeing each with families of their own. She loved...

Edwin "Ed" Schewe, 88, of Pasadena, TX passed away on January 12, 2021 . Ed was born on June 24, 1932 in Janufka, Poland and immigrated from Germany to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1951 settling in lower Michigan. Ed was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1954-1957 and was a member of the SPJST Fraternal Lodge in Pasadena, TX and the Liederkranz German Club of Houston. After retiring as a master machinist of 40 years, Ed shared his skills and knowledge generously with others. He welcomed the challenge to fix or repair almost anything and took pleasure in lending a hand and helping people. His work ethic, story-telling, and love for dancing will be fondly remembered by...

Joe was born at his parents' home at 2203 Hardy Street in Houston, Texas on October 27, 1922. He was the third and last child of William J. Baumbach and Lee Nora Frels. He had one brother, Emmet R. Baumbach and one sister, Lillian Baumbach Reid. After the death of his mother in an accident when he was 4 1/2 years old, and he moved next door to be raised by his grandmother, Josephine Frels. Joe attended schools on the North Side including Holy Name Catholic School, Sherman Elementary School and Marshall Middle School. He was not known for his academics as much as he was for his antics, getting sent home from school for eating a garlic sandwich and for hiding his skates under the steps...

Nila Fay Kirk, resident of Pasadena, Texas, reached her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 89. Nila was born in Love County, Oklahoma on November 13, 1931 to Charlie Ed and Myrtle Mae Vinson. She met her life-long sweetheart, Harvey William Kirk, at a roller-skating rink and they were married in Gainesville, Texas on October 29, 1947 and just recently celebrated 73 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Nila loved traveling, taking cruises, playing video poker at the casinos, watching sports, and feeding the squirrels on her front porch. She was also a collector of anything with...

Roy Fred Blum, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 23, 2020. His wife of 60 years, Betty Krueger Blum, was with him in his final hours. Roy was born on March 8, 1933, in Floresville, Texas. He left the family farm in 1952 to join the Navy. He served primarily on the USS Shields as Teleman 2nd Class, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service medal. Following the Navy, Roy had a 32-year career with the U.S. Postal Service in San Antonio and Pasadena. He also served in several roles with the National Association of Letter Carriers, including president...

Margaret S. McDowell, 76, of Pasadena, TX passed away on November 8, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1943 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James T. Wilkerson and Margaret Wegman/Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin H. McDowell. She is survived by daughter, Sherry Janeen Gooden and husband James Gooden of La Porte TX; sons, Mitchell W. and wife Alice Foreman of Arlington, TX; K. Ray and wife Vickie McDowell of Cypress, TX; and James L. McDowell and wife Laura Stevens of Belton,TX; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Sherry enjoyed tending to her yard, flowers and her animals. She enjoyed playing league darts for many years, winning many trophies with her...

Janice N Walters, 92, of Deer Park, Texas passed away on October 19, 2020. She was born in Brookshire, Texas on January 15, 1928 to parents James Edwin and Alice Norwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy G. Walters, two sisters, and one grandson. She is survived by her three children, Gordon, Karen, and Claire, six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.

Jo Anne Miller, 71, of Pasadena, TX was born on November 11, 1948 and passed away on Monday October 12, 2020. She was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to William Elmer Moon and Anna Colleen Cheshawalla Moon. She attended Deer Park High School and after graduation, began her career as an optometrist. In her spare time, Jo enjoyed making wreaths and crocheting blankets. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna Moon; brother, Bill Moon; and sisters, Hazel Rainwater and Susan Moon. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda and husband Ron Baughman; daughter, Kim Ryan; sister, Cheryl and husband Richard Pring; 10 grandchildren, Veronica, Ron, Rosa, Michael, Estefany, Thomas, Cassie,...

Donna Boots was born on November 2, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas to Marvin and June Dungan. Donna lived in Pasadena and Deer Park area most of her life. She attended Pasadena Memorial High School, San Jacinto College Nursing School, and Stephen F. Austin University. Donna also resided in Ontario, CA for a brief period. She began a career with Chevron Phillips in the late 1980's, retiring in 2017 after thirty-plus years of service. Donna had three children from her 12 year marriage to James L. Boots. Donna loved everything to do with her children. She was a wonderful mother. Donna made it a priority to take her family on many vacation adventures. In later years, she became "Nana" to six...

Betty Jean Anderson was born on February 22nd, 1930 and passed away on October 9th, 2020

Norman Douglas Brown, born May 7th, 1940, peacefully passed away on October 4th, 2020 at his home in Pasadena, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. Douglas was born in Sugar Land, Texas, spent his early childhood years in Hallettsville, Texas, then moved to Pasadena, Texas where he resided for the remainder of his life. Douglas spent his working years as a commercial printer and, during his free time, enjoyed fishing and hunting. Douglas is survived by Jeane Blankenship, brother Winston Brown, daughters Rhonda Brown Carver, Jeanne Brown Berryhill, and Tammy Brown, grandchildren Shana Lira, Derek Moore, Natalie Sealey, Jordan Riggs, Cody Carver, and Kaylee Carver, and great grandchildren...

Celebrating the Life of Harry G. Morgan, born on 10-04-1925 in the town of West, Texas where he lived until 1943. His parents were Harry and Hazel Morgan. He was the first of 3 children. He graduated from West High School and went on to attend Texas A & M University and The University of Houston where he earned his Bachelor's and Masters of Education. After the Air Force and college education, he moved to Pasadena, Texas where he began his career as teacher, coach and assistant athletic superintendent for the Pasadena Independent School District. He retired in 1989 after serving for 40 years. After retirement, he lived in Pasadena, TX and Pearland, TX. He was married to Glenna Shelton in...