2012 In Memory Donations
In Memory of Bob Pearson (1942-2012)
Mr. Pearson was born September 2, 1942 in Denison, Texas to Owen and Bernice Pearson. He grew up in Pottsboro, Texas and attended high school in Denison where he graduated in 1960. He played football and other sports and his senior year was elected student body president. He graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1967.
He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Hunter, in 1962. He started Pearson Construction in the early 90's in the Waco area with his sons, they continue the family business. Many current employees have been with the company for over 25 years.
Bob was a quiet, gentle, and loving man who never wanted praise or acknowledgement for his accomplishments. He never compromised his Christian values whether at work or at play.
In 1993 he fulfilled a lifelong dream to return to the country, and purchased land in Crawford, Texas, where he established Rock Bluff Ranch. The ranch raises registered black angus cattle where his reputation of integrity, fairness, and honesty continues. The ranch produces quality cattle which are well known throughout the state. New friendships and relationships have been established through the cattle business where Bob displayed a true labor of love each and every day he was able to work on the ranch.
He was a godly Christian man serving his church as elder and deacon for many years. He had a love for the mission work of his church in Zagreb, Croatia.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, daughter, Stefani, sons, Scott and Kyle and their spouses, mother, Bernice, two sisters, a brother and 10 grandchildren. Many other extended relatives, family friends, church friends and business associates.
- Ken & Carolyn Boggs
- Kennedale School Friends: Natalie, Amy, Sabrina, Tracy, Stephanie, Kendall, Jessica, and Jill
- LaVerne Lybrand
- Nancy Wall & Robert Monroe
- Bob & Shirley Monroe
- Jim & Linda Pearson
- Trane Co – Dallas Sales Office
- Steve, Kay, Garrett, & Grant Williams
2011 In Memory Donations
In Memory of Jason Ogle
- 50+ Families, Faculty, Friends
- Southlake Christian Pre-School
In Memory of Dannie Sue Yates (1931-2011)
In Memory of J.R. Pearson (1925-2011)
In Memory of Hansen Jewett (1933-2011)
In Memory of Evelyn Thompson (1914-2011)
- Bob & Shirley Monroe
- Clyde & Fran Clift
- Barbara Ann Aldridge
- Jana Daigle
- Art & Nancy Hobbs
- David & Jan Johnson
- Cherie McRae
- Jim & Linda Pearson
- Denise Pederson
- Pat & Randy Smith
- Nancy Wall
- W.T. & Lezlie Waller
- Ronnie & Marsha White
- Brett & Amy Winklepleck
- Dennis & Lori Wright
2010 In Memory Donations
- 500+ individuals, churches, companies, organizations, and schools
In Memory of Ron Downs
In Memory of Ralph Jordan (1935-2010)
In Memory of Dorothy Pearson (1926-2010)
- Jim & Linda Pearson
- Nancy Wall
In Memory of Carl Smith (1928-2010)
- Clyde & Fran Clift
- Laverne Lybrand
- Bob & Shirley Monroe
- Jim & Linda Pearson
- South Mac Church of Christ Friends
- Evelyn Thompson
- Jane Thompson
- Jerry & Vickie Thompson
- Shirley Walters
- Nancy Wall
- W. Steve & Dorothy Witt
In Memory of Noel Wall (1938-2010)
As an executive with the federal government, a dedicated family man, and an avid rancher, Noel D. Wall never
wasted a minute. He had high standards, and with every success, he looked for the next challenge. If he couldn't
get something done as quickly as he'd hoped, he'd often say with a smile, "Time just ran out on me." The same could
be said for the morning of New Year's Day. Mr. Wall died at his home in Bells, TX, after a brave battle with ALS.
Nancy (Monroe) Wall, his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, was by his side.
Mr. Wall was born in Sherman on October 21, 1938, and grew up on his parents' dairy, outside Pottsboro, milking
cows every morning and evening. He met Nancy, the love of his life, at church, and they were married in 1960. To
pay for her engagement ring, he joked that he had milked 12,000 cows.
After graduating from Denison Senior High School, where he was named "Most Dependable" in the senior class and
received the Hi-Y Cup of Complete Manhood, he earned a business degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University,
in Durant, and a master's of public administration from the University of Oklahoma, in Norman. He was later named a
distinguished alumnus of both Denison Senior High and Southeastern Oklahoma State.
Mr. Wall began his four-decade career with the Social Security Administration in 1960 and was appointed to his
first executive level job at the age of 30. From 1985 to 1997, he served as the regional commissioner of SSA
serving Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. This territory was later expanded to include
Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Over the years, he won numerous honors for his leadership, including the Presidential Rank Award, which was
awarded by President Bill Clinton, and the Ewell T. Bartlett Award for Humanity in Government, which he received in
part for his tireless efforts after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, in Oklahoma City, where
sixteen SSA employees lost their lives.
His commitment to helping others extended beyond his government service. Mr. Wall was on the Texoma Regional
Advisory Council on Aging and was active at Western Heights Church of Christ, where he served as an elder for nine
years. Yet he was as comfortable in his Wranglers and boots as he was in a suit and tie. He had a lifelong love of
horses and especially enjoyed raising and showing cutting horses. And he passed his love of the outdoors along to
his six-year-old granddaughter Madeline, whose pony, Dandy, is named for Mr. Wall's father.
Mr. Wall is survived by Nancy, their daughter Shelley Parks, of Plano, their daughter and son-in-law Noelle and
Brian Sweany, of Sachse; his four grandchildren, Greg Parks and his wife Andrea, of Rowlett, Dustin Mitchell, of
Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Madeline and Colin Noel Sweany, of Sachse. He is also survived by his sister, Danna
Beth Schleuse, of Denison, his cousin, Rick Fawcett, of Denison, his father-in-law, R. E. Monroe, of Denison, his
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Shirley Monroe, of Flower Mound, numerous nieces and nephews, and a
life-long friend who was more like a brother, Frank Darrow and his wife, Irene, of Sachse. He was preceded in death
by his daughter, Jennifer Wall Mitchell, his son-in-law Bill Parks, and his beloved parents, J.F. (Dandy) and
Mildred Wall.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Joanie Amorosa for her good-natured and
compassionate assistance.
- Clyde & Fran Clift
- Laverne Lybrand
- Bob & Shirley Monroe
- Jim & Linda Pearson
- Edna Potter
- Rob & Jamie Sever
- Pat & Randy Smith
- Evelyn Thompson
- Jane Thompson
- Jerry & Vickie Thompson
- John & Connie Thompson
Also in Remembrance
April McCumber
Chris Snow
Cynthia K. Wurth
Roger Milburn
Ella Coates
Lou Baker
Bill was born in Fort Worth on June 1, 1961. He was loved by many as evidenced at his funeral
where more than 600 people attended. Bill loved to fish and hunt with his wife, children,
brothers-in-law and nephews.
Bill was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in September of 2008. He had never smoked. He was a
contractor and most likely got his cancer from asbestos, however, the doctors could not say for
certain. He fought a very hard fight. After going through treatment at UT Southwestern and MD
Anderson, he finished his fight at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa. He came home to
Colleyville on Friday, October 30, 2009 and died in his home with 27 family members around him on
Monday, November 2, 2009.
Bill is survived by his wife, Stacy; son, Jared; daughter and son-in-law, Casey and Barrett
Mayfield; daughter, Hanna; father, Josh Josserand; mother, Hattie Josserand; sister and
brother-in-law, Cindy and David Wallace and many other family members and friends.
We love him so and miss him terribly, but are happy for him. Bill saw angels in the last hour
before his death. We know he is with the angels now, he is not in pain, and is probably catching the
biggest fish ever!
David was born May 9, 1955 to Darrell and Joanna Ward. He graduated from the University of Kansas
in 1978. Throughout his life, he was a role model and hero to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He was a nationally renowned, highly respected health-care executive. David was married to his
loving wife, Bonnie for 32 years. He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2004; and was given
six months to a year to live. David's faith and will to live was strong. He lived for another 3
years; and was able to enjoy his grandchildren. David was an inspiration to everyone. He lived well
and died well; keeping his love for God and his family at the forefront. He is missed daily by all
who knew him.
David was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kylee Nicole. He is survived by his loving
wife, Bonnie; son, Jacob; daughter, Candace Harris; grandchildren, Kylee and Christopher; father,
Darrell; mother, Joanna; brother, Daniel; sister, Suzanne Bowman; and other family members.
Roy, our son, brother, father and grandfather was here on earth for a short 56 years, but left a
loving imprint on all our hearts. He loved fishing at his lake home in Murchison, Texas. He also
loved riding his motorcycle and working on his trucks, just living the simple life in East Texas. To
know Roy was to love him deeply and he had such a strong heart and will to help everyone else, no
matter what their needs.
He was first diagnosed with stage four colon and rectal cancer in July, 2007. Over seventeen
months, he fought courageously through radiation and chemotherapy treatments, painful surgery and
then a nutritional program of over 100+ pills a day. He would not give up and would not allow his
family to give up. The last few weeks on this earth found him witnessing to other fishermen about
his love for the Lord. His family was most important to him and were with him through those last
days - caring and comforting him along with the wonderful, sweet care of his hospice friends who were
at his side. We miss him dearly, but we are at peace knowing he is no longer suffering and is at
rest in God's kingdom - probably fishing on one of those beautiful lakes in paradise.
Good Fishing, Roy!
Mom, Dad, Gail, and Bevelyn
Rob Johnson, affectionately known as "Squirrel," passed away on February 1, 2008 in Tyler, Texas.
He was married to Janie for 40 years and they have one son, Ryan, who was their pride and joy. Rob
was a teacher and coach for 35 years and touched the lives of many young students. Rob was diagnosed
with leukemia in February 1992 and fought a great fight. His family and friends are grateful for the
16 years that he lived past the chemo days.
Rob loved all sports. When his knees gave out, many of his teammates remember yelling, "Limp Rob,
limp!" as he hit the softball and limped on to first base. That was the end of softball for him.
Then he changed to golf.
His hero was Ben Hogan. Rob probably had the largest collection of Ben Hogan hats of anyone. He
also collected hat pins and ball markers. Rob was also a huge Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks fan. His
mood was definitely determined by their wins and losses.
Thanks, Rob, for many precious memories — you are missed by many who love you.
Sonny grew up in the Dallas area as the oldest of five. All of the boys in the family were always
interested in and played many sports, as kids in school, and even as they got older. Once he had
children, he turned to playing adult softball; and also coached soccer and baseball for his son and
served on the Board of Boys Baseball, Inc. for many years.
As an older adult, he loved golf and was very good at the game. Around 2003, he convinced Jane to
move to Pecan Plantation in Granbury, TX with two beautiful golf courses. Once he retired in 2005,
his golfing days were few and far between, because he was diagnosed with bladder cancer and they
spent many days on the road back and forth to UT Southwestern in Dallas with many tests, eventually
surgery, follow-up chemo treatments, blood transfusions and radiation.
He was in and out of the hospital many times. He had a strong spirit and determination to fight
cancer even though he was exhausted from all the treatments that he undertook. He loved his wife,
Jane and his children, Kim, Donna, and Mike and all his grandchildren. He was devoted to his mother,
brothers and sister and all their families and a faithful Christian in his church in Granbury. He served in the Naval Reserve and
worked in the plumbing industry. He finished his fight with cancer on April 23, 2007.
Cancer is such a horrible disease and touches so many families. Sonny was a participant in this
very golf tournament up until last year and was very supportive of all the endeavors of the American
Cancer Society.
This is a story about my mom and what the American Cancer Society did for her and
my family.
In February of 2002, my mom, who was already a 10 year survivor of cancer, found
out she had cancer again. This time it was lung cancer and it was very aggressive. By the time
the doctors tried to operate in April of 2002, the cancer had grown out of the lung and attached
itself to 3 ribs, making surgical removal impossible. So the doctors decided the best course of
action was chemotherapy treatments.
On April 28, 2004, after some 250 plus treatments, and some much enjoyed extra
time spent with my mom, including her living long enough to see her first great grandchild, she
passed away. After 2 years of surgery and chemo and untold medical visits including home hospice
care, my mom's medical bills were in the neighborhood of about $1,250,000.00. My parents'
insurance paid about $250,000.00 of that figure. Since my mom's doctor was a long time supporter
of the American Cancer Society he recommended her for financial assistance from them. As far as
my sister and I could tell, they picked up $990,000.00 of the doctor and hospital bills. We were
so thankful to them for their help and we always look for ways to support their cause.
Our family chooses to support that charity more so than any other for this very
reason. So this makes my playing in the GPI tournament even more special for me. Hope this will
inspire lots of new players and families to join your family and mine in supporting these groups.
Every penny helps someone get the care and support needed in the worst of circumstances.
Thanks for letting me share my mom's story.
Donny Fielder