Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Jan 31, 2009

Jan 30, 2009

Major Dykstra died Friday at Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo. Bob was born October 28, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Henrietta Dykstra.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and retired from service in October 1979 in Tacoma, Washington. Bob and his family owned and operated the Vigo Park, Texas Store from 1971-1976 before...

Jan 30, 2009

Mr. Kite was born on Feb. 23, 1929 to Joseph Denson and Liza Elizabeth Kite in McLean, Texas.  He married Della Waldrop in McLean on December 30, 1950.  He retired from Central Motor Freight after twenty eight years of service in 1994.  He was a member of and served as a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day...

Jan 28, 2009

Frances was born in Cleburne, Texas on December 24, 1923 and graduated from Cleburne High School in 1942. She married Andrew Julius Forrester on August 2, 1942 in Cleburne. They moved to Amarillo in 1946 where they lived and raised their family. Frances, along with her family, served in various capacities as Sunday School teacher and Director of the primary...

Jan 28, 2009

Mrs. Holland was born on November 21, 1935 in Wilberton, OK to Oscar and Ethel Coy. Jody married Ralph L. Holland Sr. on July 7, 1955 in Tucumcari, NM.  He preceded her in death in June of 1977.  She retired from the Elizabeth Jane Bivins Retirement Home in 1989.  She worked in the nursing department for thirteen years.  After retirement,...

Jan 28, 2009

Mr. Dodson was born in Lindsey, OK and raised in Denton, OK.  He served our country gracefully in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He helped build and served on the USS Tucson.  He married Thelma Shaw on August 10, 1944 in San Francisco, CA.  He worked for Phillips Petroleum in Borger for almost 35 years as an electrician until retirement. ...

Jan 27, 2009

Mr. Crawford was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to parents, Tommie A. Crawford and Twila May Sawyer Crawford.  He graduated from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs in 1969.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1969-1973.  He served aboard the USS Isabelle.  He moved to Amarillo from Denver in 1988 to be closer to family...

Jan 24, 2009

Glen entered into paradise with the Lord after losing his battle with Pick’s disease. He was a loving husband and father. He liked wood making. He made Amarillo his home for the past 24 years. He worked for Owens Corning. Glen is preceded in death by his father, Aaron E. Hess, and infant son, Michael Glen Hess, and a brother,...

Jan 23, 2009

Judy was born December 23, 1940 in Amarillo to Willie and Marie Hand. She graduated from Tascosa in 1959. She married Bobby Shelton in 1961 and moved to Arizona in 1965. She worked for Motorola and Honeywell for a number of years. She moved back to Amarillo in 2007. She enjoyed watching football, being outdoors and spending time with her...

Jan 21, 2009

Mrs. Sistov was born in Bosnia and has lived in Amarillo since November 1999.  She married Darko Sistov in Bosnia and they were married for 23 years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was employed at Dillards Department Store.  She was preceded in death by her parents. SURVIVORS: Husband:  Darko Sistov, 1 Son:  Mario Sistov of...

Jan 20, 2009

Mrs. Helms was born October 31, 1920 in Erick, OK to Solon and Stella Wester.   She devoted her life to her Lord and Savior, serving Him through the Nazarene Church, which she joined in 1941.  She was employed with the Naval Department in Washington, DC; she also worked for the Nazarene Publishing Company and as a legal secretary.    She married...

Jan 19, 2009

Mrs. Walls was born in Lawton, Oklahoma.  She married Clayton Walls and they were married for over 50 years.  She was a homemaker all of her life.  She was loved by all and will be dearly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Walls, a daughter, Betty Jean Folsom, a son-in-law, EJ Folsom and...

Jan 19, 2009

James was born July 2, 1925, in Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, to James and Mabel Meeks.  He lived in many places throughout his childhood.  After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corp, serving in the 2nd and 3rd Divisions during WWII.  He was an Iwo Jima survivor. He married Elizabeth Hansen on June 11, 1945 in San Antonio....

Jan 17, 2009

Pat was born October 4, 1934 in Portland, Oregon and was the first born daughter of Leo and Louise Maloney.  Pat lived with her parents, four sisters and one brother in Spring Creek until she moved to Amarillo to attend St. Mary’s Academy her senior year.  It was at that time that she met and married Kenneth Andrew Knapp, an...

Jan 15, 2009

Grace was born July 31, 1927 in Medford, OK to George and Mamie Grace Callaway.  Grace was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She met and married Gerald Penny on May 29, 1949. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1976.  She married George Brokens on January 10, 1981 at Trinity United Methodist Church.  She loved to play golf....

Jan 13, 2009

Eddie George, age 77, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was born July 9, 1931 in Zita, Texas to Chester and Zelma George.  He married Mary Estelle Lockhart on July 17, 1970.  He retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 46 years of service.  He was a man of integrity, compassion, and a...

Jan 13, 2009

Earl was born March 25, 1924 in Wilson, OK to Lee and Mary Frances Phillips. He was in the military from 1947 to 1953 and served in the Air Force and the Marines. He met Dorothy Sampson and they were married for over 50 years. He was involved in several businesses, including real estate, cattle and electronic manufacturing.  Earl was...

Jan 11, 2009

Mrs. Miller was born May 24, 1917 in Springer, NM to Ray and Ida Calliham. The Calliham family moved back to Conway while she was still a child. She attended public schools in Conway, then received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at West Texas State College. She married Marvin Miller in 1938 in the Calliham home in Conway. She taught...

Jan 11, 2009

Jan 9, 2009

Mr. Parise was born January 2, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Rose Parise. He was in the Army and served as a Staff Sergeant in WWII and in Okinawa. He married Doris Oyston on June 25, 1939 in Chicago. They moved to Amarillo in 2001 from Chicago. Mr. Parise was active at St. Monticas in Chicago, and was...