Eugene "Gene" Thomas Bouse, 78, son of Clarence and Flora Lee Bouse, was born Feb. 9, 1925, south of Ohio Post Office in St. Clair County and passed away May 12, 2003, in El Dorado Springs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Bouse; grandson, Christopher Stanley; two brothers, Harold Bouse and A.J. Bouse; and two sisters, Wilma Marshall and Elizabeth Long.
Gene is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, James and Karen Hartwell - Sahuarita, AZ; one son, James Stanley, and wife, Carole - Fort Smith, AR; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were Thursday, May 15, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Donald Bouse officiating under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ.
Monday, May 12, 2003
Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Max O. Brown
Max O. Brown, 81, was born July 17, 1921 and passed away May 6, 2003.
Max spent most of his life in south central Missouri, except for a few years aboard ship in WWII. As each of us hopefully does, Max left a path of achievement in his wake.
From his first wife, Jo Agnes, to whom he was totally devoted throughout his life, to his two daughters, Jo Ann and Mary Susan, who filled his life with love and a sense of accomplishment, Max maintained unwavering moral values and set difficult bench marks as a superior example for his family.
Max was always amazed at his family and the prosperity that was generated. He often hinted that he believed himself to be a very prosperous, poor man, finding the thought of lo¬cating a camel that could pass through the eye of a needle to be an impossible task yet seeing the undeniable benefits of living a life of service to God.
Max was embarrassed all his life for having dropped out of school during the Depression in order to take care of his family's needs. He did not understand the sacrifice he made was an indication of his personal tenacity rather than an indication of personal failure. He finally understood the value of that test was the indication that he would make the necessary sacrifice for the welfare of his family.
It was a wonderful day when in 1999, the United States Government awarded all the men and women of WWII an honorary High School Diploma. That was one of his finest days. He felt he had finally achieved an unachievable task and now he was an educated man.
Max had a much focused life. He was not one to shirk responsibility nor was he indecisive in any way, especially about his faith. When it came time to say good-bye to this world, his dignity and self respect, his moral integrity, honesty, love of helping his fellow man and humor are examples his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have recognized and valued as the bar for the principles of living. His example of graciously placing his wife continuously on a pedestal will live on in their lives and will remain uncompromised.
Max passed all of life's tests with top marks. He was fearless about death graciously accepting his eternal healing and looked forward to hugging the family members who have waited patiently to welcome him home after his earthly tasks were finished.
We take heart knowing that Max will be waiting to wel¬come us another day. We believe he is now relaxing with his old friends from Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific while being humbled at meeting his long ago ancestors who are residing in Heaven.
Max has found another theater of operation. He, once again, has the health, wisdom and the knowledge to "stay the course."
Max O. Brown should know he left a hole in all our hearts when he entered Heaven and will be missed but never forgotten by his wife; daughters; sons-in-law, Ed Wade and Larry Moldenhauer; grandchildren and their spouses - Stephen and Beth (Moldenhauer) Anderson, Craig and Jennifer (Wade) Gundy, Curtis Moldenhauer, Jeff and Amy (Wade) Tiede and Lora Wade; his great-grandchildren - Taylor and Samantha Gundy, Elayna Anderson, Elizabeth Tiede and Hunter Molden¬hauer; his siblings, Adda Emery and Bill Brown; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loyal friends.
Max would probably have been embarrassed by all the nice words, thinking, "why all the commotion?" He would be whispering to "Joie," "when will this thing be over so I can go home?"
Max, you are forever, deeply loved.
Masonic services were held Friday, May 9, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Birthday Fund in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada.
Max spent most of his life in south central Missouri, except for a few years aboard ship in WWII. As each of us hopefully does, Max left a path of achievement in his wake.
From his first wife, Jo Agnes, to whom he was totally devoted throughout his life, to his two daughters, Jo Ann and Mary Susan, who filled his life with love and a sense of accomplishment, Max maintained unwavering moral values and set difficult bench marks as a superior example for his family.
Max was always amazed at his family and the prosperity that was generated. He often hinted that he believed himself to be a very prosperous, poor man, finding the thought of lo¬cating a camel that could pass through the eye of a needle to be an impossible task yet seeing the undeniable benefits of living a life of service to God.
Max was embarrassed all his life for having dropped out of school during the Depression in order to take care of his family's needs. He did not understand the sacrifice he made was an indication of his personal tenacity rather than an indication of personal failure. He finally understood the value of that test was the indication that he would make the necessary sacrifice for the welfare of his family.
It was a wonderful day when in 1999, the United States Government awarded all the men and women of WWII an honorary High School Diploma. That was one of his finest days. He felt he had finally achieved an unachievable task and now he was an educated man.
Max had a much focused life. He was not one to shirk responsibility nor was he indecisive in any way, especially about his faith. When it came time to say good-bye to this world, his dignity and self respect, his moral integrity, honesty, love of helping his fellow man and humor are examples his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have recognized and valued as the bar for the principles of living. His example of graciously placing his wife continuously on a pedestal will live on in their lives and will remain uncompromised.
Max passed all of life's tests with top marks. He was fearless about death graciously accepting his eternal healing and looked forward to hugging the family members who have waited patiently to welcome him home after his earthly tasks were finished.
We take heart knowing that Max will be waiting to wel¬come us another day. We believe he is now relaxing with his old friends from Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific while being humbled at meeting his long ago ancestors who are residing in Heaven.
Max has found another theater of operation. He, once again, has the health, wisdom and the knowledge to "stay the course."
Max O. Brown should know he left a hole in all our hearts when he entered Heaven and will be missed but never forgotten by his wife; daughters; sons-in-law, Ed Wade and Larry Moldenhauer; grandchildren and their spouses - Stephen and Beth (Moldenhauer) Anderson, Craig and Jennifer (Wade) Gundy, Curtis Moldenhauer, Jeff and Amy (Wade) Tiede and Lora Wade; his great-grandchildren - Taylor and Samantha Gundy, Elayna Anderson, Elizabeth Tiede and Hunter Molden¬hauer; his siblings, Adda Emery and Bill Brown; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loyal friends.
Max would probably have been embarrassed by all the nice words, thinking, "why all the commotion?" He would be whispering to "Joie," "when will this thing be over so I can go home?"
Max, you are forever, deeply loved.
Masonic services were held Friday, May 9, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Birthday Fund in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada.
Sunday, May 4, 2003
Mark Wilcox
Mark Wilcox, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. No funeral arrangements have been made at press time.
Robert Allen Hewitt
Robert Allen Hewitt, 40, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was employed in quality control at Superior Gearbox, Stockton. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, in the Stockton Christian Church if available, if not, services will be at Stockton Lake Community Church. Rev. Derek Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the available church.
John Cassell
John Cassell, 86, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was a long-time real estate business man in Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
John Cassell
John Cassell, 86, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was a long-time real estate business man in Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Robert Lee Gresham
Robert Lee Gresham, 79, son of Henry Palace and Nettie Beatrice (Morgan) Gresham, was born Aug. 30, 1923, on the Gresham home place near Taberville, and passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City.
Bob attended Ruark School near Taberville through the eighth grade. On Dec. 30, 1942, he was united in marriage to Alta L. Schaeffer. To their union, one son and two daughters were born. Later, in 1973, he married Ruth O'Brien and became step-father to her two sons and three daughters. Bob farmed and worked as a mechanic most of his life. During WWII, he served our country in the Army Air Corp where he was awarded the American Service medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service medal, the Philippines Liberation ribbon, the WWII Victory medal and the Good Conduct medal.
He leaves to mourn his pass¬ing three sisters - Virginia Mann - Lebanon, and Virgie (Mrs. Noah) Shaw and Dorothy Kramer - both of El Dorado Springs; eight children - Robert J. Gresham - Falls City, NE, Sharon L. (Gresham) Boatman, and Janice L. (Gresham) Kenley - both of Beatrice, NE, Joseph O'Brien - El Dorado Springs, Jeanie (O'Brien) Knaus - Pembine, WI, Mary O'Brien and Peggy O'Brien - both of Harrisonville, and David O'Brien - Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Ray; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
Bob was loved but not forgotten. He's gone fishing and is sitting on a quiet riverbank somewhere.
Graveside memorial services with military honors were Thursday, May 8, in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Taberville, with Rev. Don Bliss officiating. Musical selections are "The River" and "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. Services and cremation were under direction of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Bob attended Ruark School near Taberville through the eighth grade. On Dec. 30, 1942, he was united in marriage to Alta L. Schaeffer. To their union, one son and two daughters were born. Later, in 1973, he married Ruth O'Brien and became step-father to her two sons and three daughters. Bob farmed and worked as a mechanic most of his life. During WWII, he served our country in the Army Air Corp where he was awarded the American Service medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service medal, the Philippines Liberation ribbon, the WWII Victory medal and the Good Conduct medal.
He leaves to mourn his pass¬ing three sisters - Virginia Mann - Lebanon, and Virgie (Mrs. Noah) Shaw and Dorothy Kramer - both of El Dorado Springs; eight children - Robert J. Gresham - Falls City, NE, Sharon L. (Gresham) Boatman, and Janice L. (Gresham) Kenley - both of Beatrice, NE, Joseph O'Brien - El Dorado Springs, Jeanie (O'Brien) Knaus - Pembine, WI, Mary O'Brien and Peggy O'Brien - both of Harrisonville, and David O'Brien - Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Ray; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
Bob was loved but not forgotten. He's gone fishing and is sitting on a quiet riverbank somewhere.
Graveside memorial services with military honors were Thursday, May 8, in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Taberville, with Rev. Don Bliss officiating. Musical selections are "The River" and "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. Services and cremation were under direction of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
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