Published January 10, 2012

Reva Hagan Cornett, 95, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at South Hampton Place in Columbia.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Missouri United Methodist Church chapel. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at noon Thursday at the church.

Reva was born May 12, 1916, on a farm in Mercer County to Ross and Pearle Shirley Hagan. Reva graduated from Princeton High School in 1935 and married Charles C. Cornett on Sept. 3 of that year. She and Charlie moved to Columbia in 1936 and, except for the World War II years, lived there until their deaths. She was a member of Missouri United Methodist Church and, for many years, a member of the Bratton-Cunningham Circle. In retirement, Reva spent many years as a volunteer at the Red Cross blood bank, and she and Charlie delivered Meals on Wheels. Her employment years were spent as manager of the ladies ready-to-wear shop at J.C. Penney on Broadway and then in the admissions office at University Hospital until her retirement in 1973.

For 10 winters, she and Charlie traveled to Arizona for three months of fun in the sun but always loved returning to Columbia for local activities, especially University of Missouri games.

Reva was above all a friend to many, an aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and a loving, fun-filled and generous Nana to her granddaughters. She was always proud of being an American and was loyal to her family, country and hometown and loved supporting her favorite teams. She died a loyal Tigers and Cardinals fan and a loyal Republican.

Reva is survived by her daughter, Melva Ann Anderson and husband Neil of Columbia; her son, C. Bruce Cornett and wife Mary Jo of Columbia; seven granddaughters; 15 great-grandchildren; and her older brother, Raymond Hagan of Jefferson City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; three brothers; and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Central Missouri.

Published Thursday, January 12, 2012

Rita Theresa Nolke, 89, of Columbia died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center.

Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be at 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Nolke was born on Sept. 17, 1922, in St. Charles, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Romaker Benskin.

She was united in marriage to Walter Nolke on Jan. 23, 1945, and he preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1999. Shortly after they wed, they moved to Reno, Nev., where Walter was stationed during World War II.

After Walter was released from service, they returned to Missouri and together raised four children.

Eventually, they settled in the Midway area and became active members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Even when she worked outside the home, she remained dedicated to supporting her husband and actively raising their children. As their family grew, Rita delighted in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Nolke will be missed and lovingly remembered by three sons, Robert (wife Judy), David (wife Cheryle) and Walter; and one daughter, Jo Ann Rothermich (husband Richard); five grandchildren, Misty, Rena, Andrew, Sara and Joshua; four great-grandchildren; and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

Memorial gifts may be given to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Helen Jane Keown, 90, longtime Columbia resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.

Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Missouri United Methodist Church. The Rev. Amy Gearhart will officiate. Friends may greet the family after the service.

Helen was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Philadelphia to John and Florence Bauroth Mooney.

She grew up in Aldan, Pa., and graduated from Upper Darby High School in Drexel Hill, Pa., in 1939. She entered nurses training at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia and met the love of her life, Kenneth K. Keown, then a senior medical student. She and Kenneth were married Nov. 23, 1941, in Kirkland, Ohio, while Dr. Keown was an intern physician in anesthesiology.

When Dr. Keown enlisted in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, Helen accompanied him to Oklahoma and Texas. She returned to Philadelphia to work as a nurse from 1944 through 1945 while he was on duty in the European Theater of Operations. After the war, the Keown family continued to live in the Philadelphia area until moving to Columbia in 1957.

Throughout her life, Helen was a devoted wife and mother. She volunteered for many activities, including at University Hospital, the Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri and the Heart of Missouri Girl Scouts. Helen was a member of the Constance Emig Circle of King’s Daughters and also of Missouri United Methodist Church until her death. She had many friends in Columbia with whom she enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and socializing.

Mrs. Keown is survived by her two children, Kenneth K. Keown Jr. (Mary) of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Linda Jane Keown (Richard Crow) of Columbia; and two grandchildren, Deidre Christine Keown and Kenneth K. Keown III of Boca Raton, Fla.

Mrs. Keown was preceded in death by one brother, John Richard Mooney; her parents; and her husband.

The family has designated the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, 2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, Mo., 65202, or Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201, as recipients of any charitable donations in Helen’s name.

Online condolences may be left at www.memorialfuneralhome andcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, January 22, 2012

William “Bill” Ruggles, 80, passed away January 11, 2012, at his home.

Services were on Jan. 14, 2012, at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia, with burial following in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery in Collins under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

Bill was born April 11, 1931, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Anthony Lewis and Edna Mae Moore Ruggles.

William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, with the rank of sergeant, from Aug. 27, 1952, to August 26, 1954.

He graduated from high school in Keosauqua, Iowa, and attended college for one year in Kansas City.

He worked at the Veterans Administration in the supply department and was a foreman for Ruggles Ranch in Texas.

He was a member of the typesetters union.

William was a member of the Twilight Lodge No. 114, Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Columbia and the Moolah Shrine Temple in St. Louis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Opal Marilyn Ruggles of the home; daughters Meredith Diane Ruggles of Columbia and Deborah Lynn Ruggles of Bonner Springs, Kan.; grandchildren, Andrew, Elora Rae and Emma Weiss, all of Columbia; his siblings, Dwayne Ruggles of Little Rock, Ark., Mildred Grate of Branson and Judy Jergens of Leawood, Kan.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Janet Sue and Donna Ruggles.

Bill loved life and Wednesday marked a passage for many of us.

He was a kind and good man.

His faith and his family were the most important things in his life.

Bill and his family truly appreciate the support they received from members of many different churches, as well as members of his family and the community and his countless friends. Because of your support, he was able to direct his own care and remain home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Parkade Baptist Church Building Fund, 2102 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo. 65202.

Published Sunday, January 15, 2012

David Roy Waters, 89, of Columbia passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church in Columbia, with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to service time.

David was born Oct. 14, 1922, in Benton County, Tenn., to the late David N. and Eunice Holland Waters. He married the love of his life of 65 years, Vernelle Nichols, in Boone County on April 24, 1946.

David was the beloved father of Richard of Littleton, Colo., and David Jr. (Diane) of McMinnville, Ore.; grandfather of Zachary (Karen); and great-grandfather of Jack of Sherwood, Ore.

On Dec. 26, 1942, David was inducted into the U.S. Army and served his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. He went on to serve in the infantry of the European Theater during World War II as a heavy machine gunner, where he earned three Bronze Star service medals, among other honors.

After World War II, David learned auto body repair and was employed in that trade for more than 30 years.

For 22 years, he managed the auto body shop at Perry Chevrolet of Columbia.

He retired from Perry’s in 1984 to raise cattle and hay and to enjoy hunting and fishing on the family farm south of Columbia.

David loved the Lord and worked in this service as a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at the Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church of Columbia. David also served his community on the school board of New Haven Elementary School of Columbia, as a leader in the Deer Park 4-H Club and as a member of the Linn Technical College Advisory Council in Linn.

In addition to his wife, sons, grandson and great-grandson, David also is survived by one brother, Warren (Nancy) Waters; sisters, Inas (Jim) McKelvey of Camden, Tenn., and Leo Kaan of Kansas City, Kan.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Troy; sisters, Lola, Ruth, Floyce, Janice and Lether.

Beloved father, parent, brother and friend, devoted servant to the Lord, David will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church, 5350 E. Bonne Femme Baptist Church Road, Columbia, Mo. 65201.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland.

Published Monday, January 16, 2012

Betty Jean Burnett Landreth, 71, of Columbia passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Grandview Baptist Church in Centralia, with visitation an hour before the service. Burial will follow at Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was born July 31, 1940, in Columbia to Paul and Anna McKenzie Burnett.

Betty is survived by her loving husband, Tom Landreth; her siblings, Walter Burnett (Peggy), Judy Denton, Roy Burnett (Linda), Marilyn Wyatt, Lonnie Burnett (Dorothy) and Connie Mauller (Harold); her children, Francis Walters, Billy Walters, Tommy Walters, Linda Hendren, Ronnie Walters (Chris), Larry Walters (Julie), Gary Walters (Kim), Lois Dampier (Tom), Bettie Dale (Lawrence), Thomas Plaster, Richard Walters, Sandra Taylor, Sandi Landreth (Kelvin), Linda Landreth (Freddie); 98 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends she adopted as family.

Betty is preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Walters; her children Mary Walters, Eddie Walters, Loy Alan and John Hartley; and her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grandview Baptist Church or its cemetery, 8300 N. Route Z, Centralia, Mo., 65240.

Online condolences can be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Edith D. Wright, 91, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Parker Funeral Service in Columbia.

Mrs. Wright was born in 1921 in Mason City, Iowa, to Ernest Woollen and Margaret Keiper Dailey, the second of four daughters.

The family moved to Chillicothe in 1926, where she attended school, graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1938.

She attended Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, Tenn., and the University of Missouri, receiving her law degree from the School of Law in 1944.

She married Jackson A. Wright in 1945 and moved to Mexico, Mo., where he practiced law. Mrs. Wright was lgal counsel to the Children’s Code Commission of Missouri in 1946 to 1947.

The Wrights moved to Columbia in 1964. Mrs. Wright joined the Trust Department of Boone County Bank in 1969 and retired in 1981 as vice president in charge of the Trust Department.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters; a son, David Wright; a daughter, Mollie Wright Storey; and a son-in-law, Ian McKee.

She is survived by a sister, Marybelle Dailey Mueller of Jackson; and a daughter, Margaret Wright of Phoenix, Ariz. Also surviving are grandchildren John Atchison Wright, Meg Storey and David Storey; son-in-law Mark Storey; and daughter-in-law Sarah Riddick, her husband, John Riddick, and their daughter, Lindsay Riddick.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae, Cecile Circle of King’s Daughters, The Jefferson Club, The Readers and Midas Maids Investment Club. She was a founding board member of The Golden Key Scholarship Fund.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Golden Key Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 30163, Columbia, Mo., 65205-3163; First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Mo., 65201; the Edith D. Wright Scholarship Fund, c/o the MU School of Law, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.; the Jackson A. Wright Scholarship Fund, c/o the MU School of Law; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Thursday, January 19, 2012

Mary Lyddon, 73, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Parker Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mary was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Cole County to Paul and Ellen Nilges Allen, and they preceded her in death.

She was married July 20, 1957, in Westphalia to Billy Lyddon, and he survives.

She had worked for 25 years at State Farm Insurance until her retirement in 1997. Mary was a life member of Columbia Kennel Club, and she spent many years teaching 4H in the Columbia area.

Survivors also include her daughter, Terri Lyddon of Columbia; son Wes Lyddon and his wife, Donna, of Jefferson City; brothers Charles Nelson Allen, Perry Allen and James Allen; sisters Gay Mantle, Patty Eynard, Paula Carter and Sally Gabelsberger; grandchildren Kayla and Melissa Lyddon; step-grandchildren Cassandra and Korbyn Miller and Naonna Backes; and great-grandchildren, DeMarkus and Samantha Allen.

She also was preceded in death by brothers Maryland and Ray Allen.

Memorial contributions can be made to Missouri Cancer Associates, 1705 E. Broadway, Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Online condolences can be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Friday, January 20, 2012

John Bruce Miles, 78 of Columbia passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Woodcrest Chapel, 2201 W. Nifong Blvd. Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Woodcrest Chapel.

John was born Feb. 2, 1933, in St. Louis, to Aaron Jefferson and AnnaBelle John Miles, and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 8, 1955, he married Beverly Bartlett in Rolla, and she survives. He was a member of Woodcrest Chapel. He also was a member of The Rotary Club of Columbia, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Engineering Educators, Professional Engineers and Missouri Space Consortium.

Dr. Miles had a distinguished academic career. He was valedictorian of Rolla High School in 1951 and valedictorian of Missouri School of Mines, receiving a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1955. He received his master’s degree in 1957, also from MSM. His Ph.D. in mechanical engineering was earned from the University of Illinois–Champaign in 1963 under the advisement of Dr. Helmut Korst.

He then joined the faculty of the Mechanical Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1963. He was a faculty member there until his retirement in 1988. John Bruce received many professional honors and awards. Some of these include: the ASME 75th Anniversary Student Award for the most outstanding graduate at the University of Missouri–Rolla (1955); NSF Science Faculty Fellowship (1960-63); Ford Foundation Award (1965); Outstanding Educators of America (1975); Faculty Alumni Award, University of Missouri-Columbia (1978); Society of Automotive Engineers Teetor Award (1985); professor emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering UMC (1998); UMR-MSM Golden Alumni Award (2005).

During his tenure at the University of Missouri, John Bruce pursued research activities that involved numerous sabbaticals. The first of these was with General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., researching steam turbine design (1965). The majority of his research was performed in conjunction with the NASA Ames space program at Moffett Field, Calif. This research began around 1970 and continued for the rest of his life. Even in retirement, he stayed active with the Missouri Space Consortium (a joint project with MU, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Washington University). Most of his Ph.D. advisees joined the research efforts at NASA-Ames, one of whom, Bruce Webbon, was eventually named director of life support systems at NASA-Ames.

Another notable advisee was Dale Klein, who after rising to provost for research for the University of Texas System, was appointed by President Bush to the post of undersecretary of defense for nuclear chemical and biologic weapons. John Bruce punctuated his space research with a smattering of other interests that included sabbatical leaves for the following: Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, Colo. (1980-81); NSF Summer Institute at the University of Louisville (1973); and USAF-ASEE Faculty at Wright Patterson AFB (1977). John also was an active Rotarian and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.

John Bruce was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His soul mate and love of his life was Beverly, his wife of 54 years. They shared a deep and abiding love that was a model for all who knew them. John Bruce was an enthusiastic grandfather and would do whatever he could to support and enrich the lives of his grandchildren. This included trips to Central America and two European trips. He even filled in as the calculus teacher at Columbia Independent School when the regular teacher unexpectedly departed. John Bruce was an avid photographer, and some of his favorite subjects were the grandchildren.

During the time of his son’s medical schooling and residency training, John Bruce was often the surrogate father for Ashley, Meredith and John Austin at school or sporting events.

Sporting activities were a major part of John Bruce’s life. He was on the varsity tennis and basketball teams at Missouri School of Mines. He was an avid tennis player for much of his adult life. The Mizzou tennis team was disbanded in the 90s because of budget cuts, and when the decision was made to restart as a club team, Dr. Miles was the coach for the first few seasons. Later in life, he became an avid cyclist and was an active member of the cycling club at Woodcrest Chapel. The club generally took weekend trips around Mid-Missouri but on occasion would take more extensive trips, one of which was to Lake Bodensee in the Alps. Dr. Miles was a regular in the stands at his grandchildren’s sporting or school events.

Other survivors include a son, John D. Miles (Heidi) of Columbia; a daughter, Andrea Miles of St. Louis; a sister, Mary Ann Wundrack of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; and a cousin, Kay Boyce of St. Louis.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Pauline Miles.

Pallbearers include John Austin Miles, Miles Malachi Moran, William Wundrack, Ray Rucker, Ken Ragsdell, Ken Caspall, Massoud Heidari and Dale Landers.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Pastoral Education Endowment Fund at Woodcrest Chapel, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com.

Published Saturday, January 28, 2012

Joanne Marie Doolady, age 71, from Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Stover, Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks, MO, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at her home in Cape Coral, Florida.

She was born December 7, 1940, in Morgan County; a daughter of Elroy Koester and Alma L Woolery Koester. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover, MO. On September 22, 1962, Joanne was united in marriage to Philip Doolady at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover. Joanne attended St. Paul Lutheran School, Stover High School and Central Missouri State College. She worked with her parents at the Stover Hatchery- a family owned business- and Shelter Insurance until she retired in 1996.

After Joanne retired, she opened a small craft business called "The Cat's Meow", selling her handmade crafts, specializing in sea shell designs, crafts and artwork. She was a member Christ the King Lutheran Church, the United States Power Squadron, Elks lodge 2596 and International Order of Old Bastards.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Philip Doolady, son: Troy Doolady and wife Michele, son: Kurt Doolady all of Columbia MO; Six grandchildren: Kayla, Anna, Will and Max Doolady & Cameron and Karson Doolady; aunt: Margaret Bradley of Sedalia, MO, as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, many good friends and her cat, Mallory.

Joanne was preceded in death by son: Philip Doolady Jr., parents: Elroy and Alma Koester; grandparents: William and Lisette Kipp Koester; uncles: Lorenz Koester, Vernon Koester, Orval Woolery, Earl Woolery, Omar Woolery, & Jewel Woolery; aunts: Lorena Holsten, Glenda Davis and Wilma Woolery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Joanne Doolady are appreciated, and can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65202.

Published Sunday, February 26, 2012

Floyd Rowe Clark, 67, of Winona passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Springfield.

Services will be later.

He was born July 20, 1944. He married Garnet Strawn March 27, 1964, in Little Rock, Ark.

Floyd worked at the University of Missouri for more than 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Garnet; daughters, Faye (Robert) and Sara (Andrea); granddaughter, Caley; and brothers, Dean, Jim, Noel and Joel.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Published Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Frances Doylene “Dodie” Rathke, 76, of Columbia passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m.

Dodie was born Oct. 3, 1935, in rural Essex to Doyle Fowler and Fern Frailey Fowler. She was the oldest of four children.

Dodie graduated from Parma High School in 1954 and went on to graduate from nursing school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1957. That same year, she married James Edward Rathke.

Dodie and her family settled in Columbia in 1966, where her husband, James, accepted a faculty position with the University of Missouri as an associate professor of electrical engineering. He continued there until his passing in 1988. Dodie retired from University Hospital in 1992 after 25 years of dedicated service. In her retirement, she shared time between her home in Columbia and her farm near Dexter.

Her passions were genealogy, quilting, photography and traveling abroad. She was a lifetime member of The Church of the Brethren and a longtime member of the Twilight Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Columbia. She also was a leader in the Fairview Friends 4-H Club, was a Girl Scout leader and engaged in many volunteer activities, including making quilts for church raffles.

Dodie is survived by three children, Stephanie A. Sappington of St. Louis, James M. and wife Donna Rathke of Columbia and Susan C. Rathke; four grandchildren, Erin and Lucy Sappington, Nicholas Alshoufi and Joshua Bowman; and siblings Charles Fowler and wife De of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Donnie Ann VanSteenbergh of Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dixie; and her husband, James Edward.

Memorial gifts may be made to Broadwater Church of the Brethren or a charity of your choice. Dodie will be greatly missed by family and friends alike; she will always be remembered for her graciousness and kindness. Rest in peace, Dear Mother. Tributes can be left online at www.memorial funeralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Thursday, February 9, 2012

Roy Leon Whitesides, 89, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Visitation will begin at noon until the time of service Friday.

He was born Aug. 5, 1922, in Columbia to Clara May Ward and Edward Paul Whitesides.

On Aug. 9, 1941, he was united in marriage to Christine Shores, and she preceded him in death. Roy worked as a pressman for 44 years at Stephens Publishing Co. and Kelly Press.

He is survived by his daughter, Bonita Sanders (Jim) of Columbia; and granddaughter Terri Crane (Kevin) of Columbia; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his loving wife, Christine, he was preceded in death by five brothers, four sisters and his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to Boone Hospice Center, 601 Business Loop 70 W., No. 280, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or to the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, No. 105, Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeand cemetery.com.

Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mary Catherine Quinn Sadich, 86, of Columbia lost her battle with cancer Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow in Flanagan Hall.

She was born Jan. 13, 1926, to Arthur and Cora Quinn in Bucklin. Mary was the fourth of seven children.

She graduated from high school at 16 and began her lifelong career in education at the age of 17 in a one-room country schoolhouse. In addition to teaching, her duties also included sweeping floors, tending the stove and preparing lunch. That experience lead to earning a bachelor's degree in education from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville and a master's degree in business education from the University of Missouri.

Mary met the late Stanley R. Sadich while attending college, and they were married in 1948. They moved to Columbia in 1961 and raised five children there. She began her 31-year career with Columbia Public Schools as a physical education teacher at Jefferson Junior High. She moved to Hickman High School, where she taught a variety of business education courses and ended her career at Rock Bridge High School. During her tenure at Rock Bridge, she was the first coach for the girls' basketball and track teams and later became the girls' golf coach. Among her many accomplishments as an educator, Mary was selected as "Teacher of the Year" in 1985.

Mary was a true believer in living life to the fullest. She was a wonderful mother who reared her children with love, laughter and discipline and, at the same time, touched the lives of so many others. All who knew her will truly miss her.

She is survived by her five children, sons Mike Sadich and wife Sue of St. Charles, and Steve Sadich of Columbia; daughters Mary Ann Scheneman and husband Stephen of Columbia, Brenda Wolf of Okawville, Ill., and Janet Brandecker and husband John of Lee's Summit; brother Dr. George Quinn of Salisbury; sister Doris Sharp of Centerville, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Adult Day Connection, 137 Clark Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 65211; or Hospice Compassus, 3050 I-70 Drive S.E., Columbia, Mo., 65201.

Published Thursday, February 23, 2012

Raymond B. Bartmess, 88, of Sturgeon passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at his home.

Services are private.

Raymond was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Boone County to Henry and Mary Ann Pauley Bartmess. He married Nora Belle Wade on May 11, 1946, in Boone County. She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 1981. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He worked for Boone Hospital Center for 24 years in environmental services.

He is survived by one son, Dale and wife Lynda Bartmess of Sturgeon; a grandson, Munson Dale Hoyler of Troy, Pa.; two granddaughters, Montanna Bartmess of Higbee and Andrea Roberts of Glen Burnie, Md.; and two great-grandchildren, Brian Roberts-Smith and Allison Roberts.

Tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Thursday, February 23, 2012

Paul Rexroad, 86, of Columbia died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at Lenoir Health Care Center. He was surrounded by his family's love.

A service of death and resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. in the Church Parlor.

Paul was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Harrisville, W.Va., to C.B. and Shady Rexroad. Upon graduation from Marietta, Ohio, High School, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, training as a navigator. He attended Ohio State University, earning bachelor's degrees in agriculture and education and a master's degree in agricultural chemistry.

He married Anna Becker on Sept. 20, 1953. They moved to Columbia in 1962, where he served as associate manager of the Experiment Station Chemical Laboratory at the University of Missouri for 25 years.

Upon retirement, Paul began his second career as a volunteer. He was an active participant in the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, leading several mission trips to the Henderson Settlement in Appalachia, doing home reconstruction in the village of Lupus after the flood of '93 and goinRev. Carol (Robert) Cannon of Bamberg, S.C.g on mission trips to Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Mexico. Locally, he was an active member of Missouri United Methodist Church, served on the board of directors of Koinonia House and was active in the Audubon Society and Golden K Kiwanis. He was recognized for his volunteer service by the Missouri University Retirees Association and the Missouri East Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Anne, of the home; daughters the Rev. Carol (Robert) Cannon of Bamberg, S.C., and Sharon Rexroad of Chicago; granddaughters Sarah Cannon of Chicago and Elizabeth Cannon of Seattle; sisters Eloise Burkhart, Ruth Strickler and Janice Kindelberger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia Mo., 65201. They may be designated for UMVIM or the Christian Life Center.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Friday, February 24, 2012

Norma L. Heidy McCulley, 84, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

She was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Pittsburg, Kan., to John W. and Angela Marie Costello Heidy. She married Joe McCulley, and he preceded her in death.

A warm and friendly person, Norma never met anyone who wasn't a friend. She was a member of The Red Hat Society at the Bluffs and also a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha for many years. She retired from University Hospital and Clinics after more than 20 years of dedicated service.

Norma is survived by her two sons, Lonnie J. McCulley of Columbia, Tenn., and Jack P. McCulley of Columbia, Mo.; nieces and nephews Karla Koskela (Mark), MG Holtkamp (Rudi), John W. Heidy (Ann), Eric Wood and Stanley Wood, all of Columbia, and Patricia Wakeland (Bob) of Bishop, Texas; one granddaughter, Carmen Gagnon (Chris) of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, LeAnn Ecker (Derek) of Hawaii, and Jordan Gagnon and Jeremie Gagnon, both of St. Louis; one great-great-granddaughter, Victoria Ecker of Hawaii; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Heidy of Columbia; and many great-nieces and -nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Heidy; one niece, Paulette; and one nephew, Mike.

Memorial donations may be made to Columbia Second Chance, 205 E. Ash St., No. 1, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Online tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Thursday, March 1, 2012

William Clifford Dalzell, 86, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Community United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born on March 4, 1925, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., the son of the late William and Albana Frey Dalzell.

After graduating from Calumet High School in Chicago, he served his country in the Navy, stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He was an aviation ordnanceman.

When the war ended, he enrolled at Kent State University, graduating in 1949 with a degree in business administration.

On Sept. 4, 1948, Bill married Norah-Creina "Nickey" Alger. To this union, three children were born: Jeffrey, Ann and Joan.

He was a member of Community United Methodist Church. During his professional career, he worked for Holland American Steamship Co. in Chicago. In 1961, he began working for Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where he was alumni development director.

Bill and his family came to Columbia in 1967. He began working for the University of Missouri, eventually becoming the director of alumni relations. He later was hired as a fundraiser for Ketchum Inc., focusing on campaigns for churches. He completed his career while raising funds for the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation.

Bill's many volunteer activities include Meals on Wheels, deliveries for the Lions Eye Bank and being state director for the Missouri Good Sam Club. He was an involved member of Community United Methodist Church, where he facilitated Sunday school classes, assisted in many projects and traveled on mission trips, including the recent trip to help after Hurricane Katrina. Bill traveled on the Honor Flight for World War II veterans to see the World War II Memorial.

In addition to his wife, Nickey, survivors include his son, Jeffrey Dalzell and wife Rhonda of Liberty; daughter Ann Borgmeyer and husband Les of Columbia; son-in-law Stephen Savage of Columbia; grandchildren Kimberly Taylor, Katherine Dalzell, Molly, Sara and Billy Borgmeyer, and Cara and Devin Savage. He was preceded in death by daughter Joan Savage.

Bill brought joy to the lives of everyone he touched. With a smile on his face and an attitude of caring, Bill lived to do things for other people. While entering the hospital recently, his concern was about who would take care of his Meals on Wheels friends. We will miss his willingness to get things done for family, friends, church and community. We will miss that twinkle in his eyes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church or Meals on Wheels, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, March 4, 2012

Lloyd A. Wakeman, 91, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Lenoir Woods.

A celebration of Lloyd's life will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Christian Fellowship Church.

Lloyd was born on April 19, 1920, to George and Fredda Wakeman in Hanna, Ind. He was the second of six children. After graduating from Union Mills High School in Indiana, Lloyd served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater as a C-47 aircraft pilot.

After the war, he enrolled in Purdue University, graduating in 1949 with a degree in agricultural engineering.

On Dec. 20, 1952, Lloyd married Marjorie Scholsser in Defiance, Ohio, and they have two sons.

Starting in 1949, Lloyd worked for 31 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. His work took him to locations in Ohio, Puerto Rico and Missouri. He oversaw projects to develop plans for the watershed around proposed lakes, such as Truman Lake in Missouri. After retirement, Lloyd enjoyed gardening and travel to the Holy Land and the Philippines.

He had lived in Columbia since 1970.

During his life, he was been involved with the work of the church, including serving as an elder in the Presbyterian Church, providing leadership for the local chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men International and organizing the local Columbia Area Pastors' Fellowship and was a member at Christian Fellowship Church for more than 27 years.

In October 2010, Lloyd joined a group of veterans on a Central Missouri Honor Flight to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Wakeman of Columbia; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Marlene Wakeman of Columbia; two grandchildren, Hannah and Braden Wakeman of Columbia; and a second son, Tim Wakeman of Columbia; brothers Willard Wakeman of Union Mills, Ind., and Jack Wakeman of Montcello, Ind.; and a sister, Janet Beutler of West Lafayette, Ind.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother Douglas Wakeman; and sister Celia Parsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship School.

Published Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Patricia Benham Strid, 91, of Columbia passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012.

Services will be held at a later date.

She was born on May 25, 1920, to Earle and Florence Benham in Flint, Mich. She married R. Henry Strid in 1941 in Auburn, N.Y.

She lived in Buffalo, N.Y., Carroll, Iowa, and Burlington, Vt., before moving to Columbia and then St. Louis.

While living in St. Louis, she was a real estate agent for Ira Berry. She also lived in Osage Beach and Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., before returning to Columbia after retirement.

In Columbia, she was a member of First Baptist Church as well as an active member of the Mother Singers. While living in St. Louis, she attended Webster Hills Methodist Church and sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Henry Strid, as well as children Catherine Eleanor Kottmeier and John Sivertsen Strid.

Patricia is survived by two sons, Roy Strid (Carole) of Brighton, Mich., and Fort Myers, Fla., and Marc Strid (Deborah) of Columbia; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodcrest Chapel, 2201 W. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sikeston Standard Democrat

SIKESTON -- William Bridges Malone III, 69, died March 3, 2012, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Born Nov. 1, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, to the late William Bridges and Marie Rigdon Malone Jr., he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was of the Catholic belief.

Survivors include: one sister, Mary Quaid Malone of Sikeston; and one aunt, Margaret Rigdon of Dayton, Ohio.

No services are scheduled.

Nunnelee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.

Published Tuesday, March 6, 2012

William Granville Buckler, 93, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at his home.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Home.

William was born on Nov. 8, 1918, in Boone County to Jodie Cephas and Willie Mary Stidham Buckler. He married Mary Rader on June 20, 1948, in Columbia. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in California, France, Belgium and Germany. He was proud to serve his country. He worked in the refrigeration industry for 33 years, retiring in 1984. He worked for Platz Furniture and Appliance, owned his own business for a few years and then worked at the University of Missouri in the refrigeration department for 17 years.

William is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Denny and his wife, Sharon, of Columbia, and David and his wife, Sabrina, of Piedmont, Okla.; three grandchildren, Justin and his wife, Susan, of Columbia, and Katie and Chris of Piedmont, Okla.; one brother, Leland and his wife, Mary Lou, of Higginsville; and several nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 104 Corporate Lake Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203, or the American Cancer Society, 1900 N. Providence Road, Columbia, Mo., 65202, or the charity of your choice.

Tributes may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, April 8, 2012

Mary Alice Anglen, 86, formerly of Columbia, died on Monday, March 12, 2012, in Indianapolis.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia. The family will receive visitors beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the church, and a graveside interment ceremony at Memorial Park Cemetery will follow the service. Family and friends are invited to share a meal in the fellowship hall of the church after the interment.

Mary Alice was born April 30, 1925, to Edith and Claude P. Owens of Jefferson City. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. She attended Drury College for one year and then graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1946. She was a member of the Delta Delta Delta social sorority and Kappa Tau Alpha and Gamma Alpha Chi journalism honoraries. She married George Wesley Anglen on Sept. 16, 1950, and, after 59 years of marriage, he preceded her in death.

She worked in advertising and public relations for Stix, Baer & Fuller in St. Louis and Meredith Publishing (Better Homes and Gardens) in Des Moines, Iowa.

She moved to Columbia in 1965, earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Missouri and became a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma and Pi Lambda Theta education societies. She taught for 18 years at West Boulevard Elementary School in Columbia. Her major job in life was raising her three boys — serving as a Cub Scout den mother, Little League booster, nurse to banged-up knees and elbows, holiday dinner cook, birthday party organizer, Santa's chief assistant, singing, coloring and reading instructor, station wagon tour director, and pet wrangler. She did all this with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.

She was an active member of Broadway Christian Church, where she served as deacon. She did volunteer work for the University Hospital in the gift shop, Cancer Research Center, Women's Cancer Control Project, Habitat for Humanity and The Wardrobe.

She is survived by three sons, Dr. Jeff Anglen and wife Diane of Indianapolis, Randy Anglen Esq. of Branson, and Dr. R. Lindsay Anglen of Phoenix; 10 grandchildren; and one brother, James Owens and wife Peggy of Springfield.

She enjoyed raising her poodles, her grandchildren, playing bridge, being in the Red Hat Club and doing crafts. She and her husband belonged to two dance clubs, and they traveled extensively after their retirements. Their many friends in Columbia made their lives rich and joyful.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Woodhaven Christian Home, www.woodhaventeam.org.

Online condolences may be left at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, March 18, 2012

Ruth Cowan O'Neal, 89, of The Terrace in Columbia left this Earth to be with her husband on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

A celebration of life will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 23, at Memorial Funeral Home. A private memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at High Gate Cemetery near St. James.

Ruth was born in St. James on April 27, 1922, to Doss and Carrie Saladin. She married Wilbur Cowan on March 28, 1939. A daughter, Barbara Aufranc, was born on March 30, 1942.

In 1943, Ruth and her husband moved to St. Albans for 10 years and then moved to Columbia. They lived on the J.C. Penny University Dairy Farm, west of Columbia. They were members of the Church of God for many years. She loved her Lord. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. On Jan. 20, 1959, a son, Rick, was born.

Her husband, Wilbur, preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1974. Ruth earned her GED in April, 1974. She worked at Brady Commons from 1977 to 1984. She loved meeting the students.

She enjoyed visiting the Senior Center and playing cards. On December 1, 1985, Ruth married Wes Harvey. He died on September 5, 1987. On May 18, 1988, she married Joseph O'Neal. He died on July 20, 1988. She moved to The Terrace in 2005 and loved living there.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Aufranc of Columbia; son, Rick Cowan (Bo) of Hallsville; granddaughter, Karla Aufranc (Kevin Runnels) of Chandler, Ariz.; sister, June Huster (Fritz) of St. James; brother, Jerry Saladin (Ruth) of Arlington, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Wilbur; four brothers, Charles, Robert, Doss Lee and Clyde; and one sister, Dorothy Cochran (Tom).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, March 25, 2012

Paula Karalyn "Kelly" Archer, 74, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at her home with her family in attendance.

A private service for the family is planned.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Archer of Columbia; their son, Steven of Chicago; two sisters, Betsy Zindle and Judy Agrelius, both of Columbia; and a half-brother, Kenneth Hill of Red Bluff, Calif.

Mrs. Archer was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Paul Kenneth and Mary Josephine Briant Agrelius. She graduated from Little Falls (N.Y.) High School in 1954 and from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia in 1958. She and her husband moved to Columbia in 1971, and she began playing piano accompaniment for musical production at Stephens College and the MU Department of Theatre. For 10 years, she taught music theory and piano at Stephens College.

Contributions in her name may be made to the Central Missouri Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Saturday, March 31, 2012

Lydia R. Coad, 86, of Columbia entered into rest on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Hospice of Medina County in Medina, Ohio.

A memorial commemorating the beautiful life of Lydia R. Coad will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, in the Columbia Room at Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Road. Brunch will be provided. A graveside service will be conducted immediately after the memorial at Columbia Cemetery, 30 E. Broadway.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1925, in London, where she began her career after World War II as a registered nurse.

She continued to help others in the United States as founder of the Columbia Visiting Nurses Association in 1972, where she served as director until her retirement in 1992.

Lydia is survived by sons David E. Coad and daughter in-law Fay A. Coad of San Francisco and Christopher J. Coad and daughter in-law Julie K. Coad of Medina; and grandchildren Tucker and Bianca Coad of San Francisco and Chelsea, Jessica and Rachel Coad of Medina.

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Claudia A. Coad, on Feb. 3, 2009.

Published Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Thomas H. McCuistion, 80, passed on to Heaven peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from his home in Harker Heights, Texas.

A memorial will be Saturday, April 21, in Weimar, Texas.

A visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Woodcrest Chapel (Terrace Entrance) on West Nifong Boulevard in Columbia.

Tom was known by many as the manager of the Nowell's liquor department on Worley Street. He retired from there in 1996 and moved to Texas.

Tom is survived by his wife, Alice McCuistion of Harker Heights; and by his son, Mike McCuistion of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Alma Rae and Virginia; and his first wife, Marie McCuistion.

Published Friday, April 6, 2012

Donald A. Reid, 88, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Shell Point Assisted Living Community in Fort Myers, Fla.

Services are planned for a later date.

Don was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Duquoin, Ill. He graduated from the University of Missouri and married Blair Mitchell. They lived in Columbia, where he sold life insurance for Equitable Life for 49 years.

He loved golf and played it throughout his life.

Don is survived by his daughter, Ellen Petrick, and son-in-law David; grandsons Chris and wife Beth, Tad and wife Jeanie, and Joel; and grandchildren Ryan, Alice, Molly, Charlie and Oliver.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Blair.
Memorial donations can be made to Hope Hospice at Shell Point, 15010 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, Fla., 33908, or St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fla., 33957.

Published Sunday, April 8, 2012

Carolyn Leuthold, 79, of Columbia and Molt, Mont., died Friday, April 6, 2012, at home in Columbia of pancreatic cancer.

A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Columbia, 2615 Shepard Blvd.

Carolyn was born in 1932 in Monterey Park, Calif. She was valedictorian of her high school class in Oregon and received a scholarship to Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore., where she earned a degree in English, education and library science.

In 1956, Carolyn served as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to Belgium, the first trip in a lifetime of international travel. Her last trip was to Myanmar for a project that has donated 600,000 library books.

Carolyn loved fresh fruits and vegetables and gardened all her life, being noted for her "green thumb." Carolyn was an excellent cook. She was very creative, working in such mediums as sewing, pottery, landscaping and flower arranging. She taught school in Grants Pass, Ore., and San Clemente, Calif. More recently, she helped operate the family cattle ranch in Montana, riding her last roundup in October 2011.

Carolyn was a lifelong civic activist and consumer advocate. She chaired mental health associations in Boone County and in Sweetgrass/Stillwater counties in Montana. She was active in the Columbia/Boone County League of Women Voters and recently received the Eleanor Goodge award for service. She was one of the founders of the Senior Recreation Program at OAK Towers, the Voluntary Action Center and the Wardrobe. For many years, she served as an election judge in Boone County.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, David; her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and David Holt of Leawood, Kan.; her son, Johnny Leuthold and his wife, Sarah Hartung, of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, Lauren Holt of Lawrence, Kan., and Tom Holt, a student at Hendrix College in Arkansas; sister, Corrine Romero of Loveland, Colo., and her children; and brother and sister-in-law, Bill Varitz and Marge Varitz, of West Linn, Ore., and their daughter and grandchildren. She also is survived by her extended families of Jeff and Nora Tsay, and their children and grandchildren, Sam Tsay and Angel Liu, Patrick and Shu Hsien Tsay and their children, and Mihail and Mihaela Popescu and their children. In addition, Carolyn leaves numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews and friends who shared their love and affection for her as she faced the end of life.

Memorial donations may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Published Sunday, April 8, 2012

John Claude Schuder, 90, of Columbia died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Lenoir Woods.

Private graveside services will be at Columbia Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Columbia.

Dr. Schuder was born March 2, 1922, in Olney, Ill., to Charles Claude and Louise Ella Muench Schuder. He married Retha Elizabeth Sumner on July 23, 1946.

A pacifist, he spent much of his life as a peace activist, during which time he was a founding member of both the Columbia Friends Meeting and Columbia Fellowship of Reconciliation in 1961. He, along with others in Columbia, counseled conscientious objectors to war. He played an active role in starting the on-campus, six-year weekly vigil against the Vietnam War, the weekly peace vigil — which has been in place at the post office since 1983 — and vigils against capital punishment. He also was active in the civil rights movement.

In 1964, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Columbia City Council. Dr. Schuder, an electrical engineer, received degrees from the University of Illinois and Purdue. He was a faculty member at Purdue, Doane College, University of Pennsylvania and the department of surgery at the University of Missouri, where he was a member of a small research group of faculty, graduate students and technicians that developed electrical systems for use in treating cardiac disease.

He is survived by his wife, Retha of Columbia; three children, Linda Brown and husband Ray of Fulton, Charles Wayne Schuder of Oakland, Calif., and Jonna Elizabeth Schuder of Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Jean Louise Wagner of Sumner, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles Bernhard Schuder.

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Monday, April 9, 2012

Howard John Lewis Hoffman, 83, of Columbia, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, at The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at St. Paul Church in Napoleon. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Howard was born July 29, 1928, in Wellington, the son of Oscar and Edna Hoffman. Howard married Elmira Kronshage on Oct. 10, 1946, and lived on a farm in Bates City until moving to Columbia in 1955, when he began his career with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Col. Howard Hoffman (retired) was appointed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Sept. 18, 1955. Col. Hoffman worked in Columbia, Jefferson City and Springfield during his career as well as receiving special training at the FBI National Academy. He was promoted through the ranks of the patrol, eventually returning to Jefferson City, where he was named superintendent of the patrol in 1982. Col. Hoffman was known and respected nationally and internationally for his efforts to promote safety and security for the people he served. He was instrumental in establishing drug and alcohol education programs and strived to advance technology to better the patrol for the future.

Howard retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 1988. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and early-morning coffee with friends. Later in his retirement, he volunteered at Capital Region Medical Center. Howard and Elmira moved to The Terrace in December 2010, where they made many new friends, and "Did I mention the food?"

Howard and Elmira were blessed with three children, Jim Hoffman (Sharon) of Columbia, Janelle Patterson (Lowell) of Columbia and John Hoffman (Christina) of Austin, Texas; and three beloved grandchildren, Sarah Hoffman of Columbia, and Ellen and Thomas Hoffman of Austin. In addition, Howard is survived by two sisters, Loydine Kranz of Kansas City and Carol Braksick of Portage, Mich.; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Elmira, on Oct. 19, 2011, after 65 years of marriage. He is joining his wife, Elmira, his parents and sister, Marilyn Haase, in Heaven.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Paul Church, 205 Hill St., Napoleon, Mo., 64074, or to the charity of one's choice, in care of Kolkmeyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 315, Wellington, Mo., 64097.

Published Monday, April 16, 2012

Andrew Jackson "A.J." McRoberts IV, 89, of rural Malta Bend, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at his home.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia, with Father Knute Jacobson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Malta Bend Cemetery.

A.J. was born Feb. 20, 1923, to Andrew Jackson McRoberts III and Mary Shafer McRoberts in Malta Bend. He attended Steele School and graduated from Marshall High School with the Class of 1941. A.J. continued his education at Warrensburg Teachers College (now the University of Central Missouri), Franklin College in Indiana and Boston University and earned a bachelor's degree in history. He earned his Master of Arts degree at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Conn.

A.J. and Doreen Hartman were married in Jewett City, Conn. They moved to Columbia in 1950 and were active members of the community. A.J. taught history at Hickman High School and then developed a building/development company. A.J. was the owner/broker of McRoberts and Co., where he sold residential and commercial real estate. He specialized in hotel properties.

A.J. was very active in the community in Columbia. He was a member and served on the vestry of Calvary Episcopal Church. A.J. loved to brag he had been a member of Calvary longer than any other. He was very politically active and was a member and past president of the Pachyderm Club. He was on the Boone County Republican Committee. A.J. enjoyed a good political debate and thought it his civic duty to challenge city hall and test the young politicians on Missouri political history. He was on the city of Columbia's Historic Preservation Commission and served on the board of trustees of the Friends of Arrow Rock. A.J. loved his term as vice president of Missouri Arabian Horse Association.

A.J. and Doreen raised their children and lived happily in the same East Campus house for 57 years.

A.J.'s passion for Missouri history was evident in his love for his 160-year-old historic farm, Kosy Grove. He and Doreen spent 40 years of weekends carefully restoring the farmhouse, lands and stable. He and Doreen retired permanently to his beloved Kosy Grove in 2008. They spent their last years together enjoying the country life, raising crops and watching the horses and house cats.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doreen Hartman McRoberts of Kosy Grove; daughter Anne Elizabeth McRoberts of Malta Bend and Prairie Village, Kan., son Andrew "Andy" Jackson McRoberts V of Dallas; a grandson, Andrew Jackson "Jack" McRoberts VI of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.

A.J. was preceded in death by daughter Mary Katherine McRoberts in 1953; and his brother, Ben McRoberts in 2000.

Memorials may be made to Friends of Arrow Rock or Calvary Episcopal Church in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home 226 S. Odell, Marshall, Mo., 65340.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com.

Published Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Avalene Kruger, 86, of Blackburn passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Apple Ridge Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackburn Cemetery in Blackburn.

Avalene was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Blackburn to William N. and Laura Tieman Hogan.

She married Louis Kruger on Feb. 1, 1946, in Columbia, and he survives.

Avalene worked at Kruger Plumbing, Heating and Tax Service from 1956 to 2000. She was the nice lady with the beautiful voice who answered the phone. She also worked as a tax preparer for the company.

She enjoyed going to antique tractor shows, loved to play the calliope, had a massive Beanie Baby collection and treasured time spent with her family.

Avalene is survived by one son, Gregory Kruger; two daughters, Brenda Malin and Dr. Linda Kruger; six grandchildren, Laura, Zosia, Nick, Louis, Cole and Lindy; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Alicia; and one brother, A.J. Hogan.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, 115 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65203-3299.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sarah Frances Leach, 90, of Columbia passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at The Bluffs.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Memorial Funeral Home, with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Frances was born on June 23, 1921, in St. Louis to Lucille and John Chavaux. She married Verne E. Leach on Aug. 24, 1940, and they made their home in Columbia.

She is survived by her children, son Michael Leach and wife Phyllis, daughter Colleen Olesen and husband Richard, and son John Randall Leach and wife Debbie; five grandchildren, Chris, Wendy, Kevin, Beau and Ryan; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne Leach; parents, Lucille and John Chavaux; and a grandson, Andrew Olesen.

Frances was a great cook and loved to entertain family and friends. She was known for the beautiful tables she set and the wonderful food she served. She loved her family, and everyone who knew her will miss her deeply.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Academy of St. Louis, in care of Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, Mo., 65202.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Friday, April 20, 2012

Donald W. Dugan, 90, of Columbia passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Hitt St.

He was born Aug. 21, 1921, to Tom and Edith Dugan in Winchester, Ill. He attended the University of Illinois.

He served 3½ years in the Army during World War II in various places, including the European Theater, and held the rank of first lieutenant and served an additional six months in the Korean War.

In 1943, he married Mary Butterfield in Elmhurst, Ill., with whom he shared his life until the time of his passing.

Together, they raised five children and stayed actively involved in the lives of their children, 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Most of his business career was in the insurance industry, including 34 years in management roles with State Farm Insurance Cos. and, during the last 14 years of his career, as regional vice president.

He was involved in numerous industry and community organizations. He was a member of Missouri United Methodist Church; First Presbyterian Church; Columbia Church; the Columbia Chamber of Commerce; United Way; Boone County Community Services Counsel; Little Dixie Kiwanis Club; the American Legion; the Round Table; Country Club of Missouri; and the Quarterback Club. He also enjoyed meeting with two retiree groups.

He is survived by daughters Diane (Alan) Fugit of Florida, Jeannie (David) Edmondson of Bloomington, Ill., and Nancy (Rich) Becker of Prairie Village, Kan.; son Robert (Kim) Dugan of Fort Worth, Texas; and daughter-in-law Penny Dugan of Wichita, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia MacLellan; and a son, Thomas "Ted" Dugan of Belleville, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Donald W. Dugan Scholarship at University of Missouri, Robert J. Trulaske School of Business, 110 Cornell Hall, Columbia, Mo., 65211.

Online condolences may be left at www.heartlandcremation.com.

Published Monday, April 23, 2012

Carole M. Haire, 67, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by family at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Centralia Church of Christ in Centralia. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia.
Carole was born on Aug. 5, 1944, to John Howard and Deloris Marie Moeller Scofield in New Orleans.

Her first marriage gave her the greatest treasure she had on earth, her son, Craig.
Carole married Tom Haire on July 1, 1980, in Centralia. She and "Tomsies" enjoyed 32 wonderful years filled with love and mutual admiration. One of her greatest joys was her role as grandmother, otherwise know as "Muzzie." She was a master seamstress, and the clothes she made for her granddaughters were true works of art. Carole also was a master gardener.

Carole was a beautiful person inside and out, earning the titles of homecoming queen in high school and Miss Mizzou in college. Her beauty extended beyond the physical to include many life accomplishments as a mother, wife, grandmother and teacher. She spread peace and good will wherever she went and had an infectious sense of humor. She had a gift for putting those around her at ease. It was clear the source of all her wonderful qualities was through her faith in Jesus Christ and God.
Carole graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in elementary education and a master's degree in English literature. She was an exceptional teacher and an avid reader. Carole taught elementary education for 30 years and was a first-grade teacher at West Boulevard Elementary School for more than 20 years.
Carole is survived by her husband, Tom; son Craig Mears (Jennifer); granddaughters Sophie, Maddie and Charlotte; brother Mark Scofield (Sue); sister Christy Scofield; stepmother Marilyn Scofield; stepbrother Jeff Scofield; and stepsister Janice Phillips.
Carole's family would like to give special thanks and recognition to her health care team, including Missouri Cancer Associates, Boone Hospital Center, Hospice Advantage and Dr. Cynthia Hayes.

Memorial contributions in honor of Carole may be made to the Little Prairie Bible Camp c/o Centralia Church of Christ, 731 N. Jefferson St., Centralia, Mo., 65240

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Shirley Jean Traxler, 76, of Columbia passed away Monday, April 23, 2012.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Memorial Funeral Home with burial after in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Shirley was born Nov. 27, 1935, in Boone County, the daughter of the late Howard and Elma Coffman Williams. She was united in marriage to Roger D. Traxler on March 16, 1957, at the McMurry Chapel of Missouri United Methodist Church.

Shirley was a lifelong resident of Boone County. She worked for State Farm Insurance Cos. for 37 years. Shirley was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed bowling and playing cards on Fridays at the Elk's Lodge. Shirley was a longtime member of the Show-Me Travelers RV Club.

Survivors include her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Martha Traxler; nephew Larry Traxler and wife Polly; nieces Terry Phelps, Janet Traxler and Joy Traxler; great-nieces Kimberly Mabrey and husband Greg and Kacey Traxler and fiancé Rusty Richardson; and two great-nephews.

Her husband, Roger, preceded her in death July 14, 1998.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's choice.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Dr. Marion Wesley Sorenson, 85, died on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at his home.

A family burial was held at Olivet Christian Church Cemetery in accordance with Dr. Sorenson's wishes.

Dr. Sorenson was born on Dec. 29, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Centerfield, Utah.

Dr. Sorenson joined the Army after high school and was stationed in Germany. While on leave in Switzerland, he met his future wife, Simone Rachel Chatelanat. They married in 1948 and remained happily married for more than 50 years. His beloved wife predeceased him in 2002.

Dr. Sorenson received his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah and later received his doctorate at the University of Missouri. Dr. Sorenson was a professor of zoology in Columbia for many years and will not be forgotten by his students. Additionally, Dr. Sorenson was a highly respected researcher and published extensively in his field.

Dr. Sorenson loved his family and friends. He enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing and loved his farm. He will be missed by his many friends.

Dr. Sorenson is survived by his three children, Chantal Sorenson, Michael Sorenson and Cindy Sutherland; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.

Published Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Armon Frederick Yanders, 84, of Columbia passed away Monday, May 7, 2012.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Memorial Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Armon Frederick Yanders was born on April 12, 1928, to Beatrice Pate Yanders and Fred Westamer Yanders in Lincoln, Neb. He lived in Washington, D.C., and Corpus Christi, Texas, as a child and graduated from Peru High School in Nebraska in 1944. He received a bachelor’s degree from Peru State College in 1948 and married his college sweetheart, Evelyn Louise Gatz, on Aug. 1, 1948, in Falls City, Neb.

Mr. Yanders was a teaching assistant and an Atomic Energy Commission Fellow at the University of Nebraska and received a Ph.D. in genetics in 1953. He was a research associate at Northwestern University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee from 1953 to 1954, where his research in radiation genetics involved participation in the atomic weapons tests in Nevada. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958, primarily as a biophysicist at the U.S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory in San Francisco, Calif., where he continued radiation genetics research. After completing his active-duty commitment, he remained in the Navy Ready Reserve for 30 years, retiring as a captain, Medical Service Corps, in 1988. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association and a life member of the Military Officers Association of America and the Association of the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Yanders was an associate geneticist at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois from 1958 to 1959 and joined the Department of Zoology at Michigan State University as an associate professor in 1959. He was appointed director of MSU’s Biology Research Center in 1963 and became professor of zoology and assistant dean of the College of Natural Science in 1965. He spent a sabbatical leave as a visiting scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization laboratory in Canberra, Australia, from 1966 to 1967.

Mr. Yanders was dean of the College of Arts and Science of the University of Missouri from 1969 to 1982, and director of the Environmental Trace Substances Research Center and Sinclair Comparative Medicine Research Farm from 1983 to 1994. After retiring in 1994 as professor emeritus of biological sciences, he worked part time as director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Research Program from 1994 to 2004 and director of the Spinal Cord Injuries Research Program from 2001 to the present.

He was the author or co-author of a number of papers dealing with the biological effects of ionizing radiation and chemical mutagens and the behavior of toxic chemicals in the environment. Support for his research came from the Atomic Energy Commission, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Cancer Society and other sponsors.

He was a member of many professional organizations, including the American Association of University Professors, the Environmental Mutagen Society, the Genetics Society of America, the Radiation Research Society, the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Sigma Xi, the American Society of Naturalists and the Zoological Society of America and was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He served as a consultant to various federal and state agencies and private corporations and had testified before the U.S. Congress and state regulatory bodies on matters related to environmental hazards.

Mr. Yanders served in various capacities in the Argonne Universities Association from 1964 to 1977, including trustee, chairman of the board committee on biology and medicine, vice president, president, and chairman of the board of trustees. He was the recipient of the 1971 Robert W. Martin Award of the Missouri State Conference of the American Association of University Professors, “In Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Academic Freedom.” He was a member of the board of directors of the United Way of Columbia from 1971 to 1975, a member of the board of directors of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences from 1980 to 1982, a member of the Missouri State Dioxin Advisory Committee from 1984 to 1985, and served on the board of directors of the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and the University of Missouri Friends of Music. He was appointed to membership of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards at its inception in 1985 and was chairman of the committee from 1989 to 2001. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Peru State College in 1989 and was a member of its Alumni Foundation board of directors. In 2007, he was recognized as dean emeritus and received a Distinguished Service Award from the University of Missouri College of Arts and Science.

Mr. Yanders was a member of the Golden K. Kiwanis Club of Columbia, where he was president from 2003 to 2004 and took part in many of its volunteer activities. He also enjoyed flying and continued to be an active pilot until his mid-70s. He was a longtime member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Missouri Pilots Association.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Elizabeth Yanders; and grandchildren Eric and Samantha, all of Blue Springs.

His parents and a son preceded him in death.

Memorials are suggested to the Armon F. Yanders Scholarship Fund (Office of Development, University of Missouri, 109 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, Mo., 65211), the American Cancer Society or the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, (2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201).

Online tributes and photos may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Sunday, May 13, 2012

Howard L. Pemberton, 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa, and formerly of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Howard was born June 14, 1919, in Hallsville to Clyde O. and Cleo E. (Bryan) Pemberton. He married Lucille Cox on March 28, 1942, in Columbia. She preceded him in death on April 23, 2001.

He married Ardys Heinshon on June 29, 2002, in Storm Lake, Iowa, and she survives.

Howard served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 with the 90th Infantry. He received a Battlefield Commission, two Silver Stars, one Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was employed by Riback Supply Co. for 26 years.

He is survived by three sons, Lawrence Ray Pemberton, William Floyd Pemberton and Gary Lee Pemberton; three daughters, Brenda Kay Amend, Cheryl Ann Gysbers and Carol Jean Shafer; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Howard was preceded in death by one brother, William G. Pemberton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Tributes may be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Friday, May 11, 2012

Martha Vivian Morris, 83, of Ballwin, formerly of Columbia, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Ballwin.


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Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service for Martha at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Martha was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Sturgeon to Mayer and Louisa Brink.

Martha was the youngest of five. She married James "Blackie" Morris Jr. on Dec. 24, 1949, in Columbia. They had three children. He preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1996. She attended Sturgeon High School and graduated in 1947. She was a longtime resident of Columbia before moving to the St. Louis area in 2001. She was employed by General Telephone as an operator for more than 10 years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, canning homegrown vegetables and traveling with her children and grandchildren. She was a star guard on the Sturgeon High School Bulldogs basketball team.

Martha will be remembered by her children, Kathy Smith and husband Haden of Ballwin, James Morris and wife Courtney of Grain Valley and Tim Morris and his wife Pamela of Centralia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Cliff Smith of Ballwin, Haden M. Smith and fiancée Sophie Zavaglia of St. Louis, Jay Morris and wife Marcia of Kansas City, Becky Morris of Independence, Tim Morris of Fulton and Haden Morris of Centralia. She also has two great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Mayer and Louisa Brink; her sister, Kathreen Taylor; and her brothers, Herschel, Wilbert and Harold Brink.

Martha's family would like to thank BJC Hospice and especially Peg and Debbie for their love and support through the last few weeks of her life. Please make donations in Martha's memory to Barnes Jewish Hospice. Tributes may be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Dixie Botner, 84, of Columbia passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Dixie was born on Oct. 15, 1927, to William Charles and Nellie May Easton Lowry in Lawton, Okla. She met the love of her life, Stanley B. Botner, while he was stationed at Fort Sill during World War II. They were married May 24, 1945, in Lawton.

After the war, they moved to Columbia, where his family had a farm north of town. They lived for a short time in Washington, D.C., when Stanley was working for Sen. James Kem of Missouri.

After returning to Columbia, Dixie was a homemaker while Stanley worked on his doctorate at the University of Missouri. Together they raised four children. In later years, they enjoyed traveling, including trips to France, Tunisia, Switzerland, Italy and England. They particularly enjoyed having tea at the Goring Hotel, where they stayed in London. They also were avid fans of the St. Louis Cardinals.

When the children grew older, Dixie completed a bachelor's degree in elementary education at the University of Missouri. She then taught first grade for 10 years at Mokane and Midway Heights elementary schools. After retiring, she served as secretary for the Boone County Retired Teachers Association for several years.

Dixie loved children and had fond memories of the children she taught. She also adored her two grandchildren.

Dixie is survived by one son, Douglas "Micky" Botner of Norman, Okla.; three daughters, Janet Crow of St. Louis, Linda Noll and husband Ray of Columbia, and Carol Larsen and husband David of Columbia; two grandchildren, John Weston Jr. and Kathryn Weston; one sister, LaVerne Henry and husband Thomas of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Jean Lowry and Lucette Lowry; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Stanley Botner; her parents; and four brothers, Mitchell, Allen, Herbert and Jimmy Lowry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 104 Corporate Lake Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65203.

Tributes may be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.
 

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