Irving High School

RE: Pat Sharp's Sister-in-law Dr. Elaine Robbins Sharp

2012-02-14T10:37:56-04:00

To Pat...

This is so sad. I remember when Barry and Elaine first got married and lived in the garage apartment on Rogers. Elaine would go out on the roof of the main house and study. I thought she was just about the coolest college kid I knew!! My heart goes out to Barry.

Stacey

Pat Sharp's Sister-in-law Dr. Elaine Robbins Sharp

2012-02-03T11:31:20-04:00

Dr. Elaine B. Sharp, age 62, of Wharton, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in her home following an extended illness. Her husband of 44 years and her four children were at her side when she passed into eternal glory. She was born on Sept. 12, 1949, in Port Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of Robert R. Robbins and Pearl Nill Robbins.

Mrs. Sharp was a graduate of Irving High School where she was in the Band and the Choir. She later earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and a doctorate from the University of Houston.

She was a lifelong educator, having taught in the classroom at the elementary, middle school and high school levels before moving on to administration.

Most recently, she was the assistant superintendent for curriculum at Wharton Independent School District. She was a tireless worker, even spending time at the office the week prior to her death.

Mrs. Sharp married Rev. Barry Sharp on Dec. 2, 1967 in Irving, and the couple was blessed with four children.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she directed the choir and played the organ. She was a gifted pianist and singer and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by a brother, Robert G. Robbins.

Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Leland officiating. A private interment will follow at Phillip’s Cemetery in Rosebud.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Barry Sharp of Wharton; daughters, April Lange and husband, Jonathan, of Evanston, Wyo., and Hope Sharp of Little Rock, Ark.; sons, Ben Sharp and wife, Kristen, of Wharton, and Jarrod Sharp and wife, Bonnie, of Boling; parents, Robert R. and Pearl Robbins of Waco; brother, Brian Robbins, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 15 grandchildren, Bethany, Justin, Benjamin, Christian, Immanuel, Victoria, Isaiah, Micah, Madalyn, Andrew, Matthew, Psalm, Pascha, Elise and Wyatt.

RE: Marsha Anderson's Dad

2012-01-31T16:58:04-04:00

Dearest Friends near and far,

My sweet beloved father left this world very early yesterday morning. He passed away serenely in his sleep after a steep decline in his health in these last two weeks. He was ready to go on and told us this several times. He got to see all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and my brother in these last days which gave him great peace. You could see the joy on his face.

I will miss him very much but am glad he is at peace in Heaven, hopefully on some celestial golf course. Many of you met him and loved him; many of you just heard the stories . He lived a long and rich life and was loved and respected by many. He was truly a contented man. We loved him deeply and his example of how he lived his life will be with me forever.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Irving on Main St. The following grave side ceremony will be carried out by his brother Masons at Oak Grove Cemetery in Irving.

Much love to all of you

Marsha

Marsha Anderson's Dad

2012-01-23T14:07:32-04:00

Marsha's Father Rolean Anderson

July 26, 1913 - January 21, 2012

Mr. Anderson was born in Melvin, Texas to William E. and Lillian (Stromquist) Anderson. He grew up in Melvin where he graduated from Melvin High School. He moved his family to Irving in 1957, where he later became the owner of A&F Automotive, participated in fund raising for the Irving Hospital, and was involved in many other church and community activities. He was a longtime member and deacon of First Baptist Church. He became a mason in 1944 in the Melvin Lodge and was presently a mason in the Irving Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lila Loena Anderson, parents and brother Wilbur Anderson. He is survived by his son Lavon Anderson and wife Melba of College Stations, Texas; daughter Marsha Anderson of Irving, Texas; three granddaughters and three great-grandsons.

Marilyn Parma Fulbright's Mother

2011-12-30T08:48:54-04:00

Marilyn Parma Fulbright's Mother

RoseAnn (Vrla) Parma passed away peacefully in Dallas, TX on December 26, 2011.

Mrs. Parma was born in Dallas at the old St. Paul Hospital on November 30, 1929, the daughter of Helen Matous Vrla and Joe E. Vrla. RoseAnn lived in Irving many years, caring for her husband, Eugene, and their six children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, and sister, Helen Jo Vrla. She is survived by her daughters Marilyn Fulbright and husband Ed of Dallas, Patricia Jenkins and husband Bill of Dallas, Leanne Cannon and husband Terry of Dallas; sons Daryl Parma and wife Teresa of Uniontown, Ohio, Scott Parma and wife Lisa of Keller, and Anthony Parma of Glenn Heights; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who affectionately called her Babi.

RoseAnn grew up on pastureland at the corner of Knox Avenue and Keating which is now Knox and Central Expressway. She graduated from N. Dallas High School in 1948 where she was an accomplished gymnast and competed with the Sokol Gymnastics Team nationally. She attended North Texas Agricultural College (UTA) and received an Associate degree in Business. She met her husband, Eugene Clayton Parma, from Ennis, at an A&M College of Texas mixer and later was married on July 17, 1950 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dallas. RoseAnn began her career in 1951 in Longview, TX, and retired from Allstate Insurance in Irving.

RoseAnn was a devoted Girl Scout Leader at Immaculate Conception in Grand Prairie and St. Luke’s in Irving where she served as Sacristan, officer for the Altar Society and Extraordinary Minister. She was elected Diocesan Woman of the Year in 2007. Her hobbies included camping, baking her family Czech recipes, sewing party dresses for her daughters and dancing the Beseda with her family and friends in special events throughout the US and overseas. She and her husband celebrated their Czech heritage as members of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge 130 & 84, the Catholic Czech Club, and the Dallas Beseda Dancers. RoseAnn was under the loving care of the Sisters of Bethlemite at St. Joseph’s Residence in Dallas before Hospice

The family will receive guests at 6 PM prior to a Holy Rosary Service held in her honor at 7 PM, on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the funeral home, 707 N. MacArthur Blvd., (so. Of Hwy 183), Irving, TX. A Requiem Mass will be held at 10 AM on Friday, December 30, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 202 S. MacArthur, Irving, 75060; with burial to follow at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to St. Joseph’s Residence, 330 W. Pembroke, Dallas, Texas 75208. (Ben F.Brown Funeral Home)

RE: Shirley Perry Russell's Mom

2011-10-07T19:51:57-04:00

Thanks for keeping us updated, Jerry!

Shirley Perry Russell's Mom

2011-09-25T17:35:39-04:00

Shirley Perry Russell's Mom

Shirley's mom Dorothy Perry, of Irving, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born October 15, 1932 in Fort Worth. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Irving. She is survived by her husband Edwin Perry of Irving; daughters Shirley Russell and husband Lewis of Irving, Edna Maxwell and husband Ron of New Braunfels, and Jennifer Camp and husband Jim of Virginia; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother Johnny Smith of Tennessee; and sisters Bertha Perry of Pittsburg, Texas, and Diane Bullon of Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 26, 2011 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Please keep Shirley and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Mike Story's Dad

2011-09-06T13:39:18-04:00

Story, Raymond L. "Pete" 89, of Irving, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at a local care center.

The youngest of nine children of one of Irving's oldest pioneer families, he lived in Irving on Story family land his entire life. He graduated from Irving High School in 1941 and later served in the United States Navy. He married Patricia Ann Reynolds August 12, 1949. He was a retired electrical and mechanical technician for Collins Radio / Rockwell Industries, a member of the Dallas County Pioneer Society, the Irving Heritage Society, Ham Radio Club, Irving Genealogy Society, and the Old Kit Cemetery Association.

Preceded in death by a son William Michael Story, in 2001 and by his wife Patricia Ann in 2008, he is survived by his daughter Sharon Kline and husband John; sons, Phillip Ray Story and wife Kelly and Mark Allen Story; seven grandchildren, Todd Story, Brandon Story, Lisa Parker, William Christopher Story, Mark Owen, Michael Story, and Christopher William Story; and six great grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Sowers Cemetery.

RE: Jackie Jones Powell's Husband

2011-08-16T22:57:35-04:00

Jackie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to you all,

Michelle

RE: Jackie Jones Powell's Husband

2011-08-14T03:43:31-04:00

Jackie I am so sorry. My family will have you and your family in our prayers. Love Rex

RE: Jackie Jones Powell's Husband

2011-08-13T20:03:47-04:00

I was saddened to read about the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

My heartfelt sympathies,

VanEtte

RE: Jackie Jones Powell's Husband

2011-08-13T19:41:04-04:00

JACKIE, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. I DID NOT KNOW HIM, BUT KNOWING YOU, HE MUST HAVE BEEN AN INCITEFULL, INTELLIGENT MAN WITH GOOD TASTE TO HAVE CHOSEN A SWEET LOVING PERSON LIKE YOU. I HAVE LOST A WIFE SEVERAL YEARS AGO, SO EMPATHY AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU. SINCERELY, BOB

Jackie Jones Powell's Husband

2011-08-13T08:01:20-04:00

Ronny Powell was born on January 29, 1954 in Houston to Donald and Dorothy Powell. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. Ronny retired from Delta Airlines after 35 years. He loved fishing, traveling, bowling or doing anything outdoors. Ronny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors: Wife, Jackie Jones Powell, Grapevine; daughter, Kelly Pellecchia, Grapevine; granddaughter, Alyssa Pellecchia and one on the way; mother, Dotti Powell, Houston; brother, Ricky Powell, Houston; half-sister, Diane and half-brother, Donny; and extended family.

Please click here for information about Ronny's service.

Isabel Halsey's Mom

2011-07-24T15:46:57-04:00

Halsey, Barbara Rose age 91, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1954, died peacefully at her home surrounded by all of her seven children Friday, July 22, 2011. Born August 1, 1919 in Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of Wilfred B. Cooling and Marvia Needham Cooling. She was a pharmacist's mate in the U S Navy WAVS during World War II. A certified Master Graphoanalyst, and had been very active in local politics, volunteering for the League of Women Voters, she was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, where she had served as church librarian. The youngest and last surviving of ten siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jonathan H. Halsey. Survivors include her children, Virginia, Jonathan, Isabel and Monica, all of Irving, Claire of Bryan, TX, Chris of Azle, and Martha of Lafayette, LA; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Donnie Riddle's Mom

2011-07-17T11:06:23-04:00

Imogene Riddle, of Irving for 65 years, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011. She was born October 3, 1914 to John Price Stevens and Stella Gipson in Stone County, MO. Imogene was an organist for the First Christian Church, Brown's Memorial Funeral Home and Irving Hospital Chapel. She was a Founding Member of the Irving Community Concert Series, the Bona Fide Book Club, Eastern Star, Silvertones and the Irving Women's Choral Club. She was preceded in death by husbands Kenneth Cunningham in 1941 and Earnest "E. H." Riddle in 1999. She is survived by sons George Cunningham and wife Barbara of Harper, Phil Riddle and wife Pat of Irving, and Don Riddle and wife Nancy of Denison; daughter Barbara Lee and husband Robert of Irving; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sister Mary Reynolds of Joplin, MO. Private burial is planned for Monday, July 18, 2011 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens; to be followed by a public Memorial Service at 10:00 AM at First Christian Church, Irving. Rev. Deborah R. Jones will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Family requests memorials to First Christian Church, 210 E. Sixth St., Irving, TX 75061.

RE: Maraschino Mary

2011-05-13T19:24:30-04:00

but..what if I don't have any $$$$ ???

Am i just screwed? Oh well...it's the story of my life...me and Mary...

Larry Davis's Dad

2011-04-14T08:47:43-04:00

Orville Ray Davis

Orville Ray Davis, of Irving, passed away on April 9, 2011. He was born July 11,1928 in Old Glory, TX to Pearl Davis and Nora Ellen Wood. Orville was an engineer in the construction industry and was a member of Operators Local 714. He served as President of the Dallas Water Ski Club, President of the Irving Bow Hunters, and President of the Sportsman's Archery Club in Addison. He was a good bow and gun hunter, fisherman, and loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, John Ann Davis; sons Larry Dean Davis and wife Beverly, and William Ray Davis and wife Amy A. Smith-Davis; daughter Rebecca Ann Long and husband Randy; grandchildren Jeffery Long, Dena Bell, Jonathan Davis, and Lauren Andrino; five great grandchildren; brothers Raymond Davis and A. J. Davis and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service is planned at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens for Tuesday, April 12, 2011. His son, Reverend Larry Davis, will be officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening, April 11, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Davis was also uncle to Ken, Diana, Mary, Paula, etc (10 of them) Davis - all IHS Graduates: '69, '70, etc.

RE: COACH TOM UHR

2011-04-14T08:45:55-04:00

I had Coach Uhr for General Science our freshman year. It wasn't an exciting class, but I blame the material not Coach Uhr for that.

Never knew he was a musician. Thanks for including his website.

Grady Birdwell (Jimmy's father)

2011-03-09T15:17:31-04:00

Grady Birdwell

Grady Birdwell of Irving passed away February 23, 2011 in Irving. He was born on May 22, 1924 in Lamesa, Texas. He graduated from Ceres High School, Ceres, CA in 1941 and later joined the Army Air Force February of 1943, serving with the 1347th Army Air Force Base Unit in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He attended Union College in TN. He went to work for the Texas Department of Safety in 1951 as a state trooper, retiring August 1982. He is preceded in death by his parents Demus and Dillena Birdwell; daughter Patti Rollins; and brothers Lester and Jack Birdwell. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Nell Birdwell of Irving; daughter Lynda Johnson and husband Bill of New Jersey and Hawaii; sons Jimmy Birdwell and wife Sandra of Irving, and Johnny Birdwell of Irving; son-in-law Ron Rollins of Sanger; brothers Sam Birdwell and wife Jean; Tom Birdwell and wife Lynelle; and Dan Birdwell; sister Jayne Willis and husband Byron; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children and expecting 1 great-grandchild son; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at Oak Haven United Methodist Church with Rev. John Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Family requests memorial donations to The Memorial Fund @ Oak Haven United Methodist Church, 1600 N. Irving Heights, Irving, TX 75060. Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial
Funeral Home.

Kenneth Young - MHS Class of '68

2011-02-15T17:35:45-04:00

Kenneth Dwight Young age 60, of Southlake, TX passed away on February 7. Ken's family and friends will be celebrating his life at a memorial service at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers, the Young family would like donations given to Make a Wish Foundation and GRACE of Grapevine. Ken was born on August 7, 1950, in Dallas, TX. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He loved life, evident through his jovial and joking manner. His passions included his children, baseball, comedies, and TEXAS! Ken was a veteran of the United States Air Force from which he was honorably discharged. He owned a small printing and mailing business in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for nearly thirty years. Ken grew up in Irving, Texas, where he helped pitch MacArthur High School to the State Finals. Ken went on to play collegiate baseball at Texas Tech University and the Christian College of the Southwest. Following college, Ken played minor league baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, but his career was cut short by an arm injury. Always a part of the game, Ken coached his son's youth baseball teams in South-lake, Texas for the next twenty years. Ken is survived by his wife, Nanette, his two grown children, Kelly and Kyle (daughter-in-law Jenny), and a teenage granddaughter, Haley. He is also survived by sister, Annette, and brother, Wayne.