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Mary Dailey

Special to the View — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:38:35 +0000

Mary Dailey
Mary Dailey passed away on Dec. 7, 2011, at Vista Oaks of Lakeway. She was born April 25, 1925, to Cleve and Mary Helen Redus in Palestine, Texas. She married Ralph Dailey, the love of her life, shortly after graduation from high school, and was forever a proud Aggie wife.
Mary and Ralph lived in Port Arthur, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, and Cherry Hill, NJ, while raising their children and pursuing Ralph’s career as a chemical engineer for Texaco. When their youngest child graduated from high school they fulfilled their dreams of life abroad, living in Honduras, Venezuela, and Sweden. They returned to the states to reside in New Orleans, LA. Then, upon Ralph’s retirement, they moved to the Ozarks of Missouri.
After Ralph’s death in 1982, Mary moved to Katy, Texas to be closer to her children. She spent her later years in Lakeway, Texas.
Mary was an active volunteer wherever she lived, having served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, and Office Volunteer at various churches, including The First Christian Church of Port Arthur, The First Christian Church of Katy, and The Lakeway Church. She was also a volunteer at hospitals in Amarillo and Katy. She was active in PTA and other school organizations while raising her family.
Her favorite hobbies included crossword puzzles and traveling. One of her favorite quotes was from an obituary she once read that said “She traveled all over the world, except for a lot of places”. That truly applied to Mary’s life as well. She and Ralph were able to visit many countries all over the world, and she continued to travel with friends after his death.
Her favorite scriptures were Psalm 23 and The Lord’s Prayer.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Dailey, Jr., her baby daughter, Jackie Lynn Dailey, and her five brothers.
She is survived by her daughter Nita Perkins and her husband Dan of Lakeway, her son Russell Dailey and his wife Margaret of Beaumont, and her daughter Jean Schilder and her husband Paul of Coppell. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and their spouses, and by 27 great-grandchildren.
Her family would like to thank Mary’s many friends, especially those at The Lakeway Church, the staff at Vista Oaks of Lakeway, Odyssey Hospice, and Milo and Jan Hamilton for their care and devotion to Mary.
There will be a Memorial Service at The Lakeway Church on Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. There will also be a Memorial Service at The First Christian Church in Port Arthur on Saturday December 17 at 10:00 a.m. Internment will be at Greenlawn Mausoleum in Port Arthur.
Her wishes were that any donations be made to The Lakeway Church Building Fund, 2203 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway, Texas 78734 or The First Christian Church of Katy, 22101 Morton Ranch Rd., Katy, Texas 77449.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 RR 620 South, Lakeway, Texas 78734 (512) 263-1511. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

Dorothy Ann Dille

Special to the View — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:38:00 +0000

Dorothy Ann Dille
Our beloved mother and grandmother went home peacefully on Dec. 6 after a long, courageous battle. Dottie was born the fifth of nine children on August 25, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland. After high school, she began her career as a Bell telephone operator and met her life-long best friend, Erma Placzkowski. The friendship they built and the love of Ermaís family were the foundation of Momís beliefs in how she loved and nurtured her family.
In 1959, she married Ronald F. McKay and moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she started her family, always striving to instill the best qualities in her children. Mom was a true believer in hard work, honesty, respect, perseverance and consideration for others. Mom lived in Chicago for over 45 years and eventually retired from AT&T.
Her health became an issue when it was determined that she would have to begin renal dialysis. This lasted four and a half years, but she always took excellent care of herself. In June of 1999 she was informed she would receive a kidney transplant at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. For this we would like to express our undying gratitude to Nicholas Matthew. His beautiful gift allowed her to share 13 more extraordinary years with her family. We would also like to convey our appreciation to the Transplant Coordination Team in Madison for all of the exemplary care and encouragement they gave her. In her gratitude, she made sure that she took exceptional care of her gift. In 2003, she moved to Lakeway, Texas to be closer to her beloved family.
She is preceded in death by her mother Barbara, her father Albert, and her siblings Barbara, John, Carroll, Edward, and Joseph. She is survived by her children Mary Mullins of Pensacola, Florida, Ronald McKay (Colleen) of North Dighton, Massachusetts, Lisa Webb (Tom), of Lakeway, Texas, and Leigh Ann Toste (Carlos) of Lexington, South Carolina. She was a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren: Jeremy, Kate, Dean, Riley, Kassidy, Samantha, Nathan, and two great-grand children Faryn and Bailey. She is survived by her sister Mary Cutler (Murray), her brothers Albert Severn (Beverly) and William Severn, her niece Carol Lynn Williams (Carol Lee), her nephew Michael Cutler (Gwen), her great-nephew Evan and her great-nieces Michelle and Meaghan. Dottie was a dear friend to many and touched more lives than can be listed here.
Visitation was held at 1 p.m. with services following at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, Lakeway, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The National Kidney Foundation (www.nkft.org).

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas 78734 (512) 263-1511. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

H. Andrew “Buzz” Bain

Special to the View — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:52:44 +0000

H. Andrew “Buzz” Bain
After 86 years of a life well-lived, H. Andrew “Buzz” Bain slipped away peacefully on November 19. Buzz confronted poverty as a youngster, war at age 17, and a variety of health issues in his later years. Through it all, he remained a fighter.
Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1925, Buzz endured the hardships of the Great Depression, learning that hard work and education were the keys to his success. He entered the Coast Guard two months after graduating from high school, serving three years before enrolling in Defiance [Ohio] College and Ohio State University on the G.I. Bill. It was at Defiance that he met Winifred Gerken, the woman who would become his wife. After graduating from O.S.U., he entered Capital University Law School, earning his J.D. degree in 1956.
He began his legal career in the Columbus City Attorney’s Office until starting his private practice in 1960. He continued as a successful attorney specializing in family law, probate and personal injury until his retirement in 1988. During that time, he and Winnie enjoyed raising their two daughters and travelled the world, to Russia, Africa, South
America, and the Caribbean, among other locales.
Buzz and Winnie moved to Deland, Florida and enjoyed 15 years of retirement there until Winnie’s death in 2003. They had been married for 56 years. Deeply saddened, but – as always, undaunted – Buzz moved to Austin where, for the last eight years, he spent time with his family, writing, and expanding his vast knowledge of American history.
He will always be remembered for his insight, integrity, wisdom, and, above all, his abiding love for Winnie and their family.
Buzz leaves behind his daughter Patricia Bain Bachner and her husband, John, of Great Falls, VA; his daughter Elizabeth Bain Nikolovski and husband, Steve, of Lakeway, TX; and his four grandchildren, Trevor, Corey Jean, Zachary, and Drew.
Friends and family gathered for a celebration of his life on Monday, Nov. 21at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis.
Memorial donations may be made to Marietta College, 215 5th Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
Obituary and guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734 – (512) 263-1511

Jeanette Lucille (Muncy) Hawkins

Special to the View — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:22:25 +0000

Jeanette Lucille (Muncy) Hawkins
Jeanette Lucille (Muncy) Hawkins passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in Austin. She was born February 13, 1922, in Jonesville, Virginia, and moved to Benton, Louisiana, after graduating high school. In 1942 she married Hugh Milton West and moved to Houston. Mr. West predeceased her in 1960. She raised their two daughters and married Richard Lewis Wood Hawkins, Sr., in 1973. They moved from the Houston area to Lakeway, Texas, in 1987.
Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband Richard L.W. Hawkins, Sr., her sister Vivian Southward, and her stepson Richard L. W. Hawkins, Jr. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Diana and Lance Wren of Austin, daughter Barbara West and granddaughter Jeanette of College Station; stepdaughter and son-in-law Barbara and Ray McMillan, stepdaughter and son-in-law Susan and Floyd Perez, and stepdaughter-in-law Zell Hawkins. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Mary Margaret Willis, Jane Schoonhoven, Danny McMillan, John Rhyne, Stephen Rhyne, Laura Rhyne, Barbara Rhyne, Richard L. W. Hawkins III, and Tracy Grass. In addition she is survived by grandson-in-law Scott Wren and wife Debra, one great-grandson-in-law and by numerous step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services and interment were held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston.
Arrangements under the direction of Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston. On-line registry book available at www.wcfish.com.

Lois Isabelle Anderson

Special to the View — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:21:20 +0000

Lois Isabelle Anderson
Lois Isabelle Anderson Brady was born on Oct. 31, 1921. She died on Nov. 7, 2011. At the time of her death she was a resident of Park Bend Health Center.
She was born on a farm located between Leander and Rock Round to David William Anderson (1888-1973) and Margaret Emily Greer Anderson (1884-1973). All her siblings, Wilma Chapin of Georgetown, Sally Harris of Austin, Ben Anderson of Temple, Brady Anderson of Round Rock and Alex Anderson of Merced, California, preceded her in death.
She was married to Wiley Taft Brady (1911-1971). Wiley always called her Susie-no one knew why. She was a loving wife and good mother. She leaves two daughters, Elaina Andrea Brady of Austin and Karen Ann Brady of Katy. Both daughters are attorneys. She leaves three grandchildren, Emily Andrea Shelton, an attorney in Houston, Matthew Michael Shelton, a former Marine who is working in Austin, and John Henry Alsop, V., a student at A & M University.
Lois was the valedictorian of her graduation class from Leander High School. During her working life Lois was employed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Texas Employment Commission and the U.S. Selective Service.
Lois was a Democratic Precinct Chairwoman for many years and active in the Parent Teacher Association. When Karen was born twelve years after Elaine, Lois said, “Oh goodness, 24 years in the PTA.”
Lois loved animals and had too many cats to count, a pet squirrel and a pet skunk. She was a festive person and loved all holidays. Without spending a lot of money her Christmases were lavish. At Easter she even insisted that her grown daughters hunt for Easter eggs.
The family would like to thank James and Louis Triplett for their continued devotion to our mother for the past years. They were always ready to help her and she was delighted with their company.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Weed-Corley Fish Lake Travis and she will be buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown.
A memorial graveside service was held Nov. 12 at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Texas.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas (512) 263-1511. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

Warren A. “Sandy” Samouce

Special to the View — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:17:32 +0000

Warren A. “Sandy” Samouce
Col. U.S. Army (Retired) Warren A. “Sandy” Samouce was born in Washington, DC in 1932.
He died unexpectedly on Nov. 3, 2011 in Austin, Texas at St. Davidís Hospital at the age of 79. Sandy graduated from the United States Military Academy-West Point in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1960, he was awarded a Master of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania. His military education includes attendance at the Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas from 1966-67 and the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base from 1971-72. Sandy was commissioned into Field Artillery and served in various appointments between 1954 and 1956 in artillery units of the 5th Infantry Division and 11th Airborne Division. In 1970, he was proud to command the 6th Battalion, 29th Artillery, 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. In 1974, Sandy became the Division Artillery Commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Extensive military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with numeral 9, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device and the Army Commendation Medal with ìVî Device and Oak Leaf Cluster.
Sandy retired from the United States Army after 22 years of decorated military service in 1976. He settled with his family in Fort Worth, Texas where he began his second career with Bell Helicopter Textron. Sandy was the International Marketing Manager for the V22-Osprey, (the revolutionary form of air travel for both military and civilian transport, combining traditional fixed wing and rotary aircraft technologies). His position with Bell afforded him and his wife the opportunity to travel the world including a three year assignment in Singapore.
In 1997, Sandy retired from Bell Helicopter and built a beautiful home in Lakeway, Texas, where he has enjoyed a very active and full life for the last 14 years. Sandyís home was a constant site of activity where he loved to entertain friends and family. Sandy has many great friends in Lakeway. He was active in Rotary, the Alumni Newcomers Club and many other social organizations.
Sandy leaves behind his beloved wife Judy, and 55 wonderful years of marriage and his three children; Mike Samouce of Austin Texas and his wife Carol, Rob Samouce of Naples Florida and his wife Cathy, and his daughter Kim Mineo of San Antonio Texas and her husband Chris. Sandy was blessed with 7 grandchildren whom he spent time with and loved dearly; Kyle, Eric and Kelly Samouce of Austin, Stephen and Christopher Samouce of Florida and Cameron and Grace Mineo of San Antonio. He is also survived by his brother Dusty Samouce of Sula Montana, and his sister Ann Russell and husband Tom of Richmond Virginia.
Sandy was a talented poet and writer. After encouragement from family and friends, he completed his fictional novel, “The Chinese Correction.” This exciting page turner which draws from his military experiences was published this September 2011.
Sandy had a great love of travel. Recent adventures this past year included excursions with friends to Hawaii and Colorado. Judy and Sandy celebrated their 55th wedding Anniversary September 29th at Catalina Island, California. The two were constantly planning their next great journey and encouraging all those they cherished to join them.
Sandy had a great love of animals; his dog Shine was always by his side and his cat Sugar was always looking for affection which he would gladly obliged.
Sandy was a humble and caring person, always concerned for others and rarely concerned for himself. He always lived his life to the fullest with special focus on bringing joy to his friends, his family and his dear wife Judy.
A funeral mass for Sandy will be held in Lakeway at the Emmaus Catholic Church on Veterans Day at 1 p.m., Friday Nov. 11 with a reception following at the Lakeway Innís Travis building Alcove room. Final internment will occur at Arlington National Cemetery, Feb. 23 at 10:45 a.m., in Washington, DC with full military honors befitting a great man who lived his life for Duty, Honor and Country.
Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734 — (512) 263-1511

Tim Henderson

Special to the View — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:14:48 +0000

On Nov. 1, 2011, our dear friend, father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and storyteller, Tim Henderson, passed on at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmelite and Karl L. Henderson. Tim is survived by his wife Marian, twin children Scott and Katie, brothers Steve, Matt and Mike, sister Melinda, cousins T.J. and Rodney Hagerty and grandchildren Emelia, Ethan and Anna.
A native of Charleston, W.Va., Tim graduated from Sacred Heart High School where he was an Eagle Scout and National Merit finalist. After high school, Tim left Charleston to become a Russian linguist in the United States Air Force. He got a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State College.
He moved to Austin in the early 70s to attend graduate school and teach technical German at the University of Texas at Austin. He became a technical writer in the 1980s and wrote hundreds of books for companies such as Motorola, AMD and Texas Instruments.
During that time, Tim became one of America’s greatest folk song writers. Among his fans were Townes Van Zandt, Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow, Allen Damron and Katie Lee. In 1977, Tim was the winner of Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Competition. In 2011, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Texas Music for his “timeless contributions to Texas music.”
Tim’s life, personality, and music touched so many people.
Special thanks to the many friends and family who helped Tim during his recent illness, including Dr. John Sandbach and his staff at Texas Oncology, Hospice Austin and Christopher House.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice Austin, 2820 E. MLK Blvd, Austin, Texas 78702

Richard G. (Dick) Ingraham

Special to the View — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:30:18 +0000

Richard G. (Dick) Ingraham was born in Springfield, Ohio to DeForest and Katherine Deitz Ingerham on December 20, 1925 and passed onto the next life on Oct. 25, 2011 in Sugar Land, Texas.
Dick grew up and attended school in Athens, Ohio. He graduated high school at age 16 then went straight onto Ohio University. However, he enlisted in the Army as soon as he was old enough for World War II. He attended OCS school and qualified to drive DUCK landing craft, and was just ready to ship out to the Pacific front when VJ day occurred.
Dick returned to Ohio University, majored in Industrial Engineering, and there he met Barbara Jones, whom he married in 1949. Dick remained in the Army reserves and the newly married couple moved to Albany, New York, where he started work for Albany Felt Company. He was then called back to active duty during the Korean conflict and stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Barbara accompanied him and both fell in love with Europe.
After the Korean War, they returned to Albany and he to Albany Felt Company, and they had daughters Susan and Sally. In 1959, Dick accepted the position of Plant Manager for the plant in Cowansville, Quebec and they were off to Canada. Then in 1962 they moved to the Netherlands where Dick built a new plant and became General Manager of Albany Nordiska Felt. The family lived in Holland for 5 years, traveled extensively throughout Europe, and bonded tightly. In 1967, they returned to Albany where Dick held various positions with the company that was now Albany International, including Assistant to the President, President of the Plastic Products Division, and VP of Strategic Planning.
After retiring in 1984, Dick and Barbara relocated to The Hills of Lakeway where he spent over 20 years doing consulting and volunteer work, and living a wonderful life of retirement, travel and socializing. In 2006 they moved to Sugar Land to be closer to their children and grandchildren as health issues developed. Unfortunately, Dick took a bad fall in April of this year and broke his neck, and even after undergoing a spinal fusion, was basically incapacitated and had to be in a skilled nursing home away from his wife. He passed away Oct. 25.
Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara, his sister Janet and brother-in-law Bob Jensen in Indiana, daughter Susan Ingraham Ashley and her husband Morris, daughter Sally Ashley and her husband Tim, and grandchildren Jennifer Ashley Shaw and Tom Ashley.
A memorial service will be held at the Lakeway Church in Lakeway, Texas on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.

Nadine Kaine

Special to the View — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:43:33 +0000

Nadine Kaine, 83, of Lakeway, Texas passed away Oct. 21, 2011. Nadine is survived by her husband, Pat, her children, Kyle, Clay, Clem, and Leslie, and Pat’s children, Patti and Mary Lou.
Nadine started and ran the Women’s Program for Evergreen Presbyterian Vocational Training School in Evergreen, LA. She also was a Social Worker for Child Protective Services. Nadine was a passionate gardener and loved participating in musical productions, volunteer work, and traveling.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis Chapel.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at Emmaus Catholic Church, 1718 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX 78734.
In lieu of flowers: “New Connections” c/o West Lake Presbyterian Church, 7127 Bee Caves Rd. West Lake, TX, 78746 or Parish Life Center, Emmaus Catholic Parish, 1718 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX 78734.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis, 411 RR 620 South, Lakeway, Texas 78734 (512) 263-1511. Obituary and guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

Fred W. Dalton

Special to the View — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:14:09 +0000

Fred W. Dalton, born April 15, 1937, joined our Heavenly Father Oct 6, 2011. His death was sudden and his loss felt by many.
He was born in Arlington, TX as the ninth of ten children to Emitt Britton Dalton and Jessie Marie Ledford Dalton. Graduated from Arlington High School 1955 and attended Arlington State. Fred pursued a lifelong career in construction, with his last business venture in Austin as partner with Sendero Contractors.
Fred leaves his loving wife, Carolyn Davis Dalton; precious children, Greg Marberry & Melissa, Holly Marberry Schwab & Kyle Henning, Bryan Marberry, Tracy & Gary Bryan, Brad Dalton, Russell Dalton, & Jason Dalton; and lights of his life: grandchildren, Jeremy Schwab, Brittany, Kennedy, Bryan, & Luke Marberry, Maggie & Abby Bryan. Surviving brothers are James Dalton & Eunice, Dan Dalton & Barbara, Logan Dalton & Vera, Dick Dalton & Margie; and brother-in-law, Harold Davis & Francis.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and spouses; Emmett & Mildred, Harry & Virginia, Boyd & Virginia, Howard & Virginia, and loving sister and husband, Anita & Milton Timblen.
Fred’s most blessed service was as a Board Member of World Hope Ministries and long time member of Riverbend Church. He was also a past member of Woods & Waters and Coastal Conservation. He was an accomplished outdoorsman with many awards in skeet shooting and fishing tournaments.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 411 RR 620 South, Lakeway. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church, 4214 Capital of Texas Hwy North, Austin.
Family requests any memorial contributions be made to World Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 11808, Spring, TX 77391-1808.
Obituary and guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 411 RR 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734 — (512) 263-1511