Obits

Judith Elizabeth Steiniger

March 31, 1937 ~ January 26, 2017

Judith Elizabeth Steiniger (Willett) went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 26.

Judy Beth was adored and cherished by all who knew her.

Survived by her husband; Edward J. (EJ) Steiniger of 62 years, heir son’s; Stephen (Debbie) Steiniger of Allen, Scott (Deborah) Steiniger of Hutto; grandchildren Shaun Steiniger, Shelby (Lori) Steiniger, Gretchen (Matt) Williams and Meridith Steiniger; four step grandchildren; two great grandchildren Payton Steiniger, Ryan Steiniger, baby Williams on the way and four step great grandchildren.

Charles Carter Woodruff

July 5, 1928 ~ January 31, 2017

Charles Carter Woodruff passed on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

He was an excellent father, loving husband and good friend to his wife Wilma who preceded him to her heavenly home on July 21, 2014.

He was born on July 5, 1928 in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Carter and Blanche Woodruff.

The family moved many times as Carter worked in the oil business.

After graduating from high school in New London, Charles attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1950 with a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering.

Charles worked for Mobil Oil, then known as Magnolia Petroleum, throughout his entire career.

He met Wilma Koger who worked as a draftsman for Mobil and they married on April 17, 1954 beginning a long and loving life together.

His job with Mobil took them to a wide range of locations, including stops in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California and Alaska.

Stephen L. Bires

Dec. 26, 1923 ~ Jan. 19, 2017

Stephen L Bires passed away on Thursday Jan. 19, 2017.

He was born on Dec. 26, 1923 in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to George and Anna Bires.

Stephen served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre.

He met his future bride, Eleanor Eakin at LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in June of 1943. They married Sept. 3, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania while he was attending Villanova University.

They had two sons; Stephen L. Jr., and Robert Mark Bires.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son; Robert Mark Bires, and brother George “Jeep” Bires.

He is survived by his loving wife; Eleanor; son Stephen L., Jr. “Larry” and wife Soontharee of Corpus Christi; brother, James and wife Joyce of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Sister Georgine Bires of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and sister Elizabeth A. Bires of Cleveland, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

Jeffery DeWayne Young

Oct. 21, 1984 ~ Jan. 20. 2017

Jeffery DeWayne Young (Bubba), 32, of Burnet passed away Jan. 20, 2017.

He was born Oct. 21, 1984 in Abilene to John Boyd Young Jr and Paula Young.

Jeffery attended Leander High school.

He was an amazing, loving, kind hearted person.

He loved cars and motorcycles and his dream job was to restore old cars.

He was a welder at Lonestar Welding, which he loved, in Kingsland.

Jeffery’s dream was to have peace with his family in the world.

He loved his children more than anything, and loved every person that came into his life.

Jeffery went to be with the Lord enjoying what he loved most was riding his motorcycle. Fast.

Jeffery was a Christian and gave his life to God, he was saved last year and was devoted to God.

Betty Gean Williamson

April 13, 1941 ~ Jan. 19, 2017

Betty Gean Williamson went home to be with the Lord the morning of Thursday, Jan. 19, in Spicewood.

She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.

She joins her beloved husband of 49 years, Raymond B. Williamson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Floyd & Gladys Patterson; and brother Robert Patterson.

She is survived by Elsie Albriton of Katy, David Williamson Austin, Damon and Cathy Williamson of Buda, Gaynelle Blanchard of Spicewood, Donald and Blanca Blanchard of Ft. Worth, David Wayne and Sonia Blanchard of Marble Falls; 11 grandchildren, 6.5 great-grandchildren; many beloved friends, & family from Spicewood Church of Christ.

A public viewing was held Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. at Clements-Wilcox funeral home in Marble Falls.

Vernon Earl “Buddy” Schrader passed away peacefully January 8, 2017, with his wife Barbara by his side.

He was born in 1936 near Gonzales, Texas, the youngest of three children of Charlie and Gladys Schrader. Buddy graduated from Gonzales High School where he was a member of the Apache football team. He was named All South Texas and All Central Texas Center and Linebacker.

He received a football scholarship to Trinity University in San Antonio and served as captain of the team in 1957. He graduated in 1958 with a B.S. degree and received a commission in the ROTC program. In 1961 he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve as a first lieutenant.

Buddy spent thirty-five years with Luby’s, Inc., retiring in 1994 as Vice-President of Operations/Marketing. While with Luby’s, he received a Presidential Citation from Ronald Reagan for his work in Nancy Reagan’s Drug Education program.

Martha Lou Ferguson
d. January 7, 2017

Graveside services for Martha Lou Ferguson, 78, of Zavalla, are pending and will be held in the Fairland Cemetery in Marble Falls. For questions please call Carroway Funeral Home at 936-634-2255.
Mrs. Ferguson died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in Houston.
Survivors include her husband, Sam Riley Ferguson, Jr. of Zavalla; daughters, Lou Ann Lamb and Laura Witcher of Anahuac, and Ruth Baker and husband, Gene of Montgomery.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, are serving as directors for the funeral.

Gayle Annette Dalton
September 11, 1940 ~ January 2, 2017
Gayle Annette Dalton of Meadowlakes, Texas, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the age of 76 years following a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s. Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Dalton; her parents, Ethel & Rayford Purnell; her brother and sister in-law, Pam & Tom Mahony; brother in-law, Tom Laros; and nephew, John Findley.
Gayle is survived by her sons, Brent Dalton of Meadowlakes, Texas; Trent Dalton and his wife Julie of Nolanville, Texas; three grandchildren, Cene, Chase, & Cody of Marble Falls, Texas. Gayle is also survived by her sister, Gerry Gray of Thornhurst, Pennsylvania; sister in-law, Diane Laros of Highland Park, Texas; three nephews and three nieces.

Winnie Jean Hill
August 7, 1944 ~ January 3, 2017
Winnie Jean Hill, 72, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away at her home on Jan. 3, 2017.
She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 7, 1944, to the late Albert C. (Pat) Patterson and Winona Willett DeSpain Patterson.
Jean graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego, California, in 1963, living in Southern California until 1978, when she moved to the Marble Falls area with her family.
While living in Marble Falls, she worked in sales for BMC West, Lowe's and Lone Star Door & Window, where she was a valuable team member and loved by co-workers and customers.
After retirement, Jean was a caregiver to her mother until her passing in 2013, and in the last few months of her life, she was enjoying being a volunteer at A Place of Hope in Marble Falls.
Jean knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior and we are comforted in knowing she is in His loving arms.

Lonnie E (Boots) Yates
September 19, 1923 ~ December 31, 2016
Lonnie E (Boots) Yates, age 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1923, to Gus Davis Yates and Bessie Lee Pigg of Hamilton, Texas. He moved from San Antonio to Marble Falls in 1960 and opened Yates Auto Supply. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marble Falls and became a member of the Blazing Star Masonic Lodge of Marble Falls on June 6, 1957.
Lonnie is survived by his wife, Dell; children, Lois Pariseau and husband Gary, Yvonne Yates, Lonnie Yates Jr. and wife Renee; and a sister, Leona Holly. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher Pariseau, Tracey Brewer, Bryan Pariseau, Taylor Yates; and five great grandchildren, Madison Pariseau, Haley Pariseau, Allyson Pariseau, Nathan Brewer and Caleb Greenwood; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.