IN SYMPATHY FOR OUR CLASSMATE JUNE HASH CURRY

Many of you still living in Ballinger probably knew JUNE's sister Myldred and her husband J.B. Terry.  If I am not mistaken, J.B. had a welding business in Ballinger for many years. I did not know Myldred, but I recall June telling me that she created beautiful stained glass images. In fact, Lange Funeral Home has a window of her creation.

If Myldred was in any way as sweet and good a person as JUNE, I know that she was much loved and will be missed terribly. May her family receive many prayers of comfort, and especially for our friend JUNE.

Lange Funeral Home

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Myldred Ann Hash Terry
(February 25, 1929 - January 22, 2015)

Myldred Ann (Hash) Terry passed from this life to her heavenly home on January 22, 2015. Myldred was born in Ballinger, Texas to J. R. and Bertie McGuire Hash on February 25, 1929.She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Charles Ray and James Weldon.

Myldred is survived by her husband of 66 years, J.B. Terry of Ballinger; children, Gayle Corbin and husband Michael of Spring, TX, J. D. Terry and wife Janey of Pearland, TX, Kathy Terry of the home, and Lisa Baker and husband Dan of Round Rock, TX. She is also survived by a sister, June Curry of Edmund, OK, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by her “adopted” kids, B and Raji Ramadoss of San Angelo, TX.

Myldred has had a positive influence on many family and friends in her 85 years. She has mentored many young adults with her listening ear and wise advice and shared her talent unselfishly with all those who needed help.

Other than four to five years filing medical insurance, Myldred was a homemaker. She loved cooking and sewing for the family. She baked a birthday cake for an 80-year-old neighbor who had never had a birthday cake, and enjoyed that so much, she started decorating cakes for the public. She made many wedding cakes over a period of several years. In 1972 Myldred and J.B. took on a hobby, doing stained and leaded glass. The hobby got out of hand, and they opened a stained glass studio and built many windows for area churches and homes. Myldred loved the artistry of blending colors and choosing just the right design to create a masterpiece. She loved the beauty of God’s creation and masterfully used the array of stained glass to glorify Him in all their work.

Myldred always found a place of service wherever she was. She taught Sunday School for special needs children for over ten years at the Methodist Church in Ballinger and worked with the youth at First Baptist Church, Ballinger for many years. Myldred was best known as a “Prayer Warrior” by all those she loved and made request of her. She was a faithful member of The Heights Baptist Church in San Angelo. Myldred’s love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is her greatest legacy and her greatest example.

Visitation will be at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger on Sunday, January 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The memorial service will be held at The Heights Baptist Church, 4512 Sherwood Way, San Angelo on Monday, January 26, at 2:00 pm. Graveside service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in memory of Myldred to your favorite charity.

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I have a brief update on PEGGY BRANHAM KRUMLINDE. She met with her preferred heart surgeon this past Wednesday. He wishes to determine if PEG will actually benefit from the mitral valve replacement. Two other doctors viewed her echocardiogram and indicated it was of too poor quality to make an accurate determination. Therefore, PEGGY was supposed to have another echocardiogram yesterday (Friday); has an appointment Monday with a cardiophysiologist; and back to her heart surgeon on Wednesday. (PEG said, "I am like a lost sheep - just go when and where they tell me!") He promised her that something will be definitely decided in 2- to 3-weeks. Hallelujah! She is ready to go shopping!

Kidding aside, let's all continue to hold PEGGY in prayer, and envision the perfect doctor, outcome, and insurance covering it all! I will keep you informed as I hear from her.

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ADDENDUM: In the previous blog post about DORIS STOKES AND DON WHITE'S daughter's family losing all of their belongings in a terrible house fire, I didn't have their names. They are Dedra and Wayne Morrow, and the children's names are Mason, Garrison, and Graham. DORIS doesn't have email at this time, so if any of you wish to help the young family in any way, you might give her a call. She didn't ask for this, but I discovered that the house was a rental, and the landlord had insurance on it. I'm not certain if the contents were covered.

You might want to read the previous blog again, as I added information that was given to me after I published it. 

Until next time,

Love and peace,

Marilyn

PRAYERS NEEDED AND GIVEN

I wish I had better news to relate regarding PEGGY BRANHAM KRUMLINDE's health. As you remember, PEG had some scary news regarding her heart right before the holidays. Since that time, she has had several cardiology professionals confirm that she needs surgery to repair a leaking mitral valve and a slightly leaking aortic valve. A very risky surgery under the best of conditions. So far, two accomplished surgeons have refused to operate. The one who saw her yesterday has posed the idea that she may just need a pacemaker! PEG has more tests and appointments with physicians lined up, but is very discouraged with the ones in Albuquerque. She is almost at the point of seeing doctors in Dallas or Houston. Those of you who pray, please keep her in your prayers. Even good thoughts sent out will assist in drawing to her the perfect solutions to her health challenges.

ADDENDUM: Since this was first posted, I learned that PEGGY's husband Guenter postponed his hiatal hernia surgery until after they find out more on hers.

NANCY THOMPSON BAKER still advises me of news of our classmates from time to time. She told me that DORIS (STOKES) and DON WHITE'S daughter's house burned to the ground shortly before New Year's. They lived out near the Bethel church. Two of their children are twins, one of whom is disabled due to a stroke when he was a newborn. They are six years old now, and the one in a wheelchair and on a respirator had to be rescued through the bedroom window. His wheelchair was among the items they saved, but unfortunately the van equipped with a lift for his chair was a total loss. The family was fully insured, but the paperwork involved can be a slow process, so in the meantime they are living with DORIS and DON. Although it is tragic to lose one's home and most of your belongings, there was what some of us would call a "miracle" the night of the fire. Their son-in-law (I'm sorry that I don't have names) travels. He was supposed to be out of town that night, but had changed his mind and decided to go a day later. He was able to get his sons out safely. Removing the one through the window would have been impossible without a man's assistance. I'm certain that prayers of gratitude have been said over and over in that family!

Condolences are offered to NANCY, as on January 5th she lost a beloved nephew, David Thompson, who lived in San Angelo.

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When asked recently, JIMMY COWLISHAW told me, "..about my job, I suppose that I am among the luckiest. Work continues to come my way. I think that most of it is due to the people who work for and with me. They are an exceptional crew." 

It is very telling of JIMMY's character that he chooses to give so much credit for his success to his employees. Not many do that these days. Way to go, JIM!

When I asked if he still raised cows, his response brought a smile to my face, "Cows keep having calves. Most are born on the coldest days, I think. Someone asked me what they do... Just eat and poop. (And make awful good hamburger meat.)"

Vegetarians might not think that last remark is funny. And the environmentalists.... well, I have to tell a funny story. When I worked in Denton, my employer lived out a little in the country. We were talking about how cold the weather was that winter. She told how on her way into work, she always passed pastures full of cows. In the coldest weather, she said you could see little puffs of white coming out of the cows' rear ends. They were passing gas! We all got a big laugh. 

Now the environmentalists (and I guess I have to consider myself in this category) would point out that the "gas" they were passing is methane gas -- the second most prevalent greenhouse gas emitted in the U.S. (Which contribute to global warming.) Of course cattle aren't the only source! However, it will be interesting to note how much the amount of measurable methane gas decreases due to the severe drought so much of cattle country has suffered in recent years. That and the fact that beef prices have soared so much that the average consumer has probably cut waaay back on beef consumption. 

New Zealand proposed a unique tax to help with the problem (from Blogger News Network):

"Sheep and cows produce 30% of methane emissions in the UK, and in other countries it's even worse: in New Zealand, cows and sheep produce 90% of the methane emissions, and the farmers went up in arms when in 2003 the government decided to try to tax the 'emissions'"..

 

The farmers protested by sending samples of the "offending substance" to the lawmakers! The solution suggested is pretty funny, too. You can read about it here: Garlic Fights Global Warming. (By the way, JIMMY. How big is your herd?)

ADDENDUM II: JIMMY sent the following:   "My 'herd': At one time, like last spring when 
rain was with us and grass was GREEN, around 12-13 head. As the winter months started we began to reduce because of the cost of feeding them. We sold some, butchered some, but kept our producing heifers. Now 7 head, but the production will start again come spring. The lead bull will weigh an estimated 1,700 lbs, and he keeps the heifers busy".

If you all are like me, you are feeling like you have been on a weather seesaw. It's 76 degrees today, and last week was one of the coldest weeks in the Hill Country's history! Hopefully, things will settle down soon to our typical Texas springtime when all the wildflowers will be in bloom. Until next time..

Love and peace,

Marilyn