LaVerne E. Homsley

     Funeral services for LaVerne E. Homsley, age 98 of Muenster were set for 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ. A graveside service was held at 2:00 PM on the same date at Poolville Cemetery, Poolville, Texas. Visitation was at 6:00 PM Tuesday at the McCoy Funeral Home in Muenster. Services were officiated by Jason Bentley and directed by McCoy Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Homsley died on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at her home.
     LaVerne was born on July 10, 1914 at Union Point in Jack County. She was one of the four daughters and one son of F.E. and Della Mae Hannah Weir. She married Herbert Howard Homsley on December 24, 1932 in Weatherford, Texas. They had been married some 53 years at the time of Howard’s death. They were the parents of 3 daughters, Queenie Walterscheid, Barbara Traweek and Margie Ann Fincher.
     LaVerne graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Home Economics. From there, she taught at numerous Texas schools, the last of which was at Muenster Public High School. Howard had been superintendent for several different schools in North Texas, the last 10 years of which were served in Muenster. LaVerne, in the meantime was teaching Home Economics at Muenster Public High. She taught there from 1954 until retirement in 1960. Still, until even now, LaVerne had received calls and letters from former students. They always expressed their gratitude for the many things she had taught them, including how to run a household and just life’s lessons. LaVerne was an amazing seamstress, fabulous cook and great homemaker. She lived her life walking with her Lord with a heart to serve him. She was truly an outstanding lady, a loving wife, mother, grand, great-grand and great-great grandmother and sister to her siblings. She was a friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
     Survivors include: 2 daughters: Barbara F. “Butch” Traweek of Muenster, Queenie Walterscheid and husband Willie of Muenster; 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her: husband, Herbert Howard Homsley; daughter: Margaret Ann Fincher; parents: F.E. and Della Mae Weir; sisters: Velta Crow, Marie Barnett, Alma Spiller; brother: Finis Ewing Weir; granddaughter: Christie Dawn Walterscheid; Great-granddaughter: Crystal Lynn Douglas.
     Pallbearers were: Kim Walterscheid, Terry Walterscheid, Aaron Fincher, Jake Little, Tobe McCann, and Josh Little.
     The family requests memorials be made to: Saint Jo Church of Christ or The Poolville Cemetery Association.

Thomas Preston Hare

     Graveside services for Thomas Preston Hare, age 92 of Saint Jo were set for 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Coker Cemetery near Bulcher, Texas. Services were officiated by Eddie Ramsey and directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Saint Jo. The graveside service included Masonic Rites and a Military Honor Guard. A visitation was held at the funeral home in Saint Jo at 7:00 PM Monday. Thomas died on Friday, May 24 at the Muenster Health and Rehab.
     Tommy was one of the 6 children of Thomas Leslie and Pauline Mitchell Hare. He grew up near Saint Jo (Montague and Cooke Counties) and attended school in Saint Jo. He later attended the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Petroleum Engineering. He also attended North Texas Agriculture College in 1942, just prior to entering the Army.
     Tommy spent 3 years in the US Army. There, he was a truck driver, a radar mechanic and a top turret gunner on the B-17. He had attended the Signal Corps School which qualified him as a radar repairman. Tommy married Virginia Sue Lamkin on September 2, 1960 in Gainesville. They were the parents of a son, Leslie. The family worked together for many years, living on a cattle ranch near the Red River close to Bulcher in Cooke County.
     Most of Tommy’s life, after the service, was spent in soil conservation. He had worked several years for a road building contractor, then, with his own heavy equipment, began working for the public in soil conservation. While doing this work, he also was busy in bailing hay and raising cattle. Tommy’s work may always be there for everyone to see and enjoy the results.
     Tommy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. One of his greatest joys was wrapped around his granddaughter, Rachel. He always bragged about her, showed everyone her pictures and showed her pictures from the past and telling her stories. Most of the stories and pictures were about his “growing up” days and just how life was at that time. Tommy’s eyes seemed to sparkle when anyone mentioned his granddaughter.
     Tommy never met a stranger. He always had time to visit with and help others. He really enjoyed the visiting experienced at the Saint Jo Dairy Queen. He was a friend to everyone that knew him and will be greatly missed!
     Tommy was a longtime member of the Fish Creek Masonic Lodge #344 in Marysville, Texas. He had received his 60 year pin from the lodge, in 2007.
     Tommy is survived by his wife, Virginia Sue, a son, Leslie Carl Hare of Montague, a granddaughter, Rachel Hare and a daughter-in-law, J’Lynn Hare of Muenster.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Leslie and Pauline Hare; his sisters: Eunice Rummel, Edith Bragg, Helen Lefforge, and Velma Rufner; and his brother, Paul Hare.
     The family requests memorials be made to the Montague County Home Hospice.

Geraldine “Gerrie” Walterscheid

     Mass of Christian Burial for Geraldine “Gerrie” Walterscheid was set for 10:00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster. A Rosary/Vigil service was held at 4:00 PM Friday, May 24 at McCoy Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Services were officiated by Rev. Ken Robinson and directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster. Mrs. Walterscheid died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Denton Regional Hospital in Denton.
     “Gerrie” was born in Muenster on December 24, 1943. She was one of the 3 children of Martin Phillip and Pauline Marie “Lena Mae” (Schmitz) Trubenbach. She grew up in the Muenster community and attended Sacred Heart School through the 8th grade and then graduated high school at Muenster Public School. She later completed nursing school in Terrell, Texas from there she obtained her LVN license.
     “Gerrie” married Delbert Walterscheid on February 19, 1961 in Dallas, TX by Monsignor Weinzapfel. Her married life and nursing career had resulted in her living in places other than Muenster for brief periods of time; but, basically, she was a lifelong resident of Muenster.
     Gerrie is survived by two daughters: Delanne Walterscheid and spouse, Bert of Muenster and Michele Green and spouse, Rodney of Waxahachie. Also surviving is a son, Brad Walterscheid of Desoto, Texas. There are 8 grandchildren: Gayle and Chris Bevers, Justin Walterscheid, Emily and Daniel Fuhrman, Kendra Walterscheid, Ryan Green, Reece Green, Chris and Britney Walterscheid, and Josh Walterscheid, and 3 great-grandchildren: Ethan Bevers, Kylie Walterscheid, and Colt Walterscheid. She is also survived by one brother, Mike Trubenbach of Hernando, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Walterscheid, her parents, Martin and Pauline Marie “Lena Mae” Trubenbach, and her brother Donnie Trubenbach.
     Pallbearers were: Daniel Fuhrman, Chris Bevers, Justin Walterscheid, Ross Felderhoff, Jody Felderhoff, and Kenneth Walterscheid.
     The family requests memorials be made to Muenster Volunteer Fire Department.