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Success begets success. There is probably no better example of that tried and true statement than the 2005 Texarkana College baseball team's sophomore class.
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today in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at .com.
She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Downing, Topeka; four sons, Leonard "Tort" Downing Jr., Atchison, Victor Downing and Eric Downing, both of Topeka, and Vincent Downing, Lawrence; three sisters, Gardenia Moore, Colorado Springs, Colo., Geraldine Singleton, Atlanta, and Rose Griffin and Bernice Wilson, both of Prescott, Wash.; four brothers, Leo Tucker, Detroit, Fondro Tucker and Ernest Tucker, both of Altlanta, and Thomas Tucker, Enid, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
F. Charles Duran
F. Charles Duran, 62, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at his home in North Topeka, surrounded by family. He had struggled against cancer for more than a year.
He was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Topeka, the son of Florencio and Mabel Duran and the grandson of Pedro Lopez, a co-founder of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and founder of a popular Mexican food store. Charlie would eventually co-own and operate his grandfather's business for 14 years.
A 1960 graduate of Topeka High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Julianne Murry, on Feb. 10, 1961. They moved to rural Elmont, where they raised their three children and where he resided until his death. One of his favorite activities was coaching his two sons' baseball teams in the Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association (SCABA). Charlie served as SCABA president for the 1977- 1978 season.
He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 18 years and was active in United Rubber Workers Local 307 (now United Steelworkers), serving as shift steward and photographer/managing editor of the local's newspaper. His extensive involvement in union--related community service programs, including his co-chairmanship of the Goodyear plant's United Way drive and chairmanship of the United Way Labor Participation Committee, led to his appointment in 1981 as AFL- CIO Community Services liaison for the United Way of Greater Topeka. Charlie remained in his position until his death, this year celebrating his 25th anniversary with United Way. He served as United Way's interim CEO in 1984.
His memberships, honors and achievements were many. In 1978, Gov. Robert Bennett named him a Tradesperson of the Year. In 1980, Charlie received the Campaign Volunteer Award from United Way and the Topper Award from the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the enhancement of Topeka's image and quality of life. He helped found the Project Topeka Community food drive and in 1989 was recognized for his outstanding leadership in providing food to the needy. In 1998 he applied for the AFL-CIO/United Way Model City Award, an extensive undertaking. His application was accepted, and Topeka was named a Model City.
Charlie served as vice president of the Topeka Federation of Labor and was honored by that organization in 2004 for his dedication to the union members and citizens of Topeka and the state of Kansas. That same year, the Kansas AFL-CIO established the F. Charles Duran AFL-CIO Community Services Award and named Charlie as its first recipient. Other awards include the 1986 Nathan Cave Community Services Award and the 1995 Bill McCormick Community Action Award. He had served on the board of the Rangel Brothers American GI Forum and was a current board member of Go Topeka. He also worked on behalf of the annual national letter carriers' food drive and DAD's Day (Dads Against Diabetes).
Many people know Charlie for his role in creating and organizing the annual Chicken Flying Contest, which for 22 years raised funds for Let's Help Inc.
Two brothers, John Franklin and Augustine, and a sister, Angelita Aguilar, preceded him in death.
He survived by his wife, Julie; his daughter, Theresa and her husband, Paul Miller, Fairfax, Calif.; two sons, Chuck and his daughter, Kaiti, Lebo, and Chuck's wife, Shirley, and her son, Cody, Tonganoxie; and Rob and his daughters, Rebeka and Calina, Topeka; his brother, Richard, Prairie Village; his sister-in-law, Rose Duran, Topeka; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Charlie touched the lives of many through his warmth, generosity and compassion. Topeka has truly lost one of its most dedicated community leaders.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation from 5 to 8 . today at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 5:30 . and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 . Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 . Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. All are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 5:30 . Friday at the Let's Help warehouses, . 2nd and Quincy.
Memorial donations may be made to Let's Help or the United Way of Greater Topeka.
Online condolences may be sent to .com.
Fern Daily Gray
Mrs. Fern Daily Gray, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born Oct. 18, 1919, at Neosho Rapids, the daughter of Charles Victor and Mary Charlotte Bills Daily. Her family settled in Lyon County in 1855.
During World War II, Fern was the first female certified airframe welder in Wichita. After leaving junior high to help support her family, she went on to complete bachelor's and master's degrees with honors at Emporia State University.
Mrs. Gray taught at McClure Elementary School for 19 years before retiring.
She was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church and Shawnee County Landlords Association.
She married Howard Samuel "Sam" Gray on May 18, 1941, in Council Grove. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1991. She also was preceded in death by a grandson, Donavan Love Gray; three sisters, Leona Mayhill, Charlotte Kemp and Dorla "Kay" Sharp; and four brothers, Homer Dailey, Roger Daily, Ross Daily and Eldon Daily.
Survivors include a daughter, Gaylynn Dickey, Meriden; two sons, Gerald Gray, Lawrence, and Geoffrey Gray, Meriden; four grandchildren, R. Darrick Karns, Jennifer Gray and Sheila Henderson, all of Topeka, and Hannah Gray, Lawrence; a great-grandson, Darrick . Karns, Topeka; four sisters, Adeline Wood, Faye Jaggard and JoAnne Fowler, all of Emporia, and Mary Clemmer, Tampa; and a brother, Charles "Loy" Daily, Wichita.
A funeral service will be at 11 . Saturday at Countryside United Methodist Church. Committal services will be at 2 . Saturday in Mount Hope Cemetery in Neosho Rapids. Mrs. Gray will lie in state after 3 . Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 . Independence Ave., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 .
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, . Box 1427, Topeka, 66601.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit .com.
Wilford Sherman Harper
Wilford Sherman Harper, 79, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Sherman U. and Bessie Nora Shroyer Harper.
Mr. Harper was a retired truck driver. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Bunker Hill and USS Block Island during World War II.
He was a member of Northland Christian Church.
He married Anna M. Moyer on June 1, 1951, at Bentonville, Ark. She survives at home.
Other survivors include two daughters, LaVerne Ard, Osage City, and LaVon Langston, Topeka; a son, Ray Harper, Vian, Okla.; a brother, Paul Harper, Wichita; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great- grandchildren.
Mr. Harper was preceded in death by a son, Ralph N. Harper.
A funeral service will be at 2 . Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 . Independence Ave. Military honors will be conducted by Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion. Private burial of cremains will be at a later date in Dover Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 . today at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 . Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606-2800.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit .com.
Barbara 'Bobbie' Jean Knight
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Knight, 81, Topeka, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at Midland Hospice House.
Bobbie was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Manhattan, the daughter of Claude R. and Emma Veta Rockwell Currence.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 . Friday at Highland Park United Methodist Church Chapel. Inurnment will be in Topeka Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 1500 . 10th, Topeka, 66604; Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 . Michigan, Topeka, 66605; or Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 . Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
A special message for the family may be left online at .com.
E. Wayne Seastrom
E. Wayne Seastrom, 82, Topeka, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his home.
He was born Nov. 3, 1922, in Burlingame, the son of Elmer and Cathryn Seastrom.
Survivors include two sons, Alan and Mark; a daughter, Donna Page; four grandchildren, Herman Wayne Page, Angela, Jana and Derek Seastrom; four brothers; eight sisters; and many other relatives.
Burial will be Friday in National Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth. A memorial visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 . Sunday at the Masonic Hall, Kansas Avenue and Freemont Street, in Burlingame.
Jacqueline 'Jackie' Seaton
Jacqueline Irby Martin "Jackie" Seaton, 70, Topeka, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, in a Topeka hospice facility.
She was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Topeka, the daughter of Vernon Garrett Irby and Kathryn Booth-Irby, both deceased. She moved to California in 1960 and also lived in Detroit. She moved back to Topeka in 1984.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She worked in the housekeeping department for Menninger and Thornton Place.
She married Clarence L. Martin in 1948. They divorced.
Survivors include a son, Garrett Laverne Martin, Topeka; daughters, Ramona Kay Holt, Aurora, Colo., and Sheila C. Maxwell and Clarice Y. Brown, both of Topeka; a brother, Raymond Earl Irby, Detroit; two sisters Maxine Turner, Oklahoma City, and Barbara Robinson, Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 10 . Saturday at Second Baptist Church, Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Seaton will lie in state from 4 to 8 . Friday at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 .
Jacqueline 'Jackie' Seaton
F. Charles Duran
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