On Thursday, November 21, 2019, Kay Howton Weathers, 79, our beloved Oma went to be with Jesus. She will be dearly missed. She was employed by Armstrong Backus & Co. for 25 years, retiring in 2005 to spend more time with her grandsons, who brought great joy to her life. She loved cooking, she was a voracious reader, and had a great sense of humor.

She is preceded in death by parents David A. Howton and Maxine Blaylock Howton, and sister Carolyn Deane.

She is survived by daughter Lisa Tindol and husband Rogan of Midland, TX; son, Dane Chowning and wife Debbie of San Angelo; grandsons, Logan Chowning of Natalia, TX, and William Rogan Tindol and wife Allie of Midland, TX; and one nephew Matt Baze of Corte Madera, CA.
Special thanks to Alice and Nichole with St. Gabriel’s Hospice for all their tender loving care.
There will be no services per Oma’s request.

Eugene Edwin Spieker, 84, of San Angelo, passed away November 19, 2019 in his home. He was born March 1,1935 in Eola, TX to Edwin and Annie Spieker. He graduated from Eola High School, Class of 1953. He then served in the US Army from 1955-1957. He married Lessie Lea Hoskins on January 10, 1959. They welcomed their only child, Randy in 1960. They celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. He worked diligently his whole life as an electrician and overall handyman. He was employed at Westbrook Electric and Southwest Bank for many years. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1961. He was a man of strong faith. He used that faith to help anyone who would let him. He could and would repair anything you could bring to him. His shop was a place of fixing things and broken spirits. Many people came by just to hear a word of God in their times of troubles. He always had a smile on his face and time to spare for anyone.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Annie Spieker. He is survived by his wife, Lessie, his son and daughter in law, Randy and Susan Spieker. His grandchildren Simone Brooks, Luke and Sarah Wilkes as well as three great-grandchildren, Faith, Rylee and Hayes. His siblings, Helen Spieker, Loraine Fuessil, Clarence Spieker, and Kathryn Spieker Patterson. As well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. All of which he loved and cherished.

His celebration of life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm, with a burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Cancer Society.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4:7

Nancy Ellen Drake Leddy, 92, of Abilene, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Nancy was born on January 10, 1927 in San Angelo, Texas to Paschal Otho Drake and Mildred Bonham Drake. San Angelo was her longtime home until moving to Abilene, where her daughter resides, following the death of her husband, Hollis Leddy. Nancy was a devoted daughter, who often shared special memories of her daily coffee chats with her sweet mom, her morning walks and frequent dominoe games with her beloved dad, and of the many other shared activities with her parents. Nancy graduated from San Angelo High School and attended Southern Methodist University, where she was a Cotton Ball Duchess. Nancy’s inner and outer beauty attracted many, including the love of her life, Hollis Harold Leddy. They married on June 25, 1948 and were blessed with 67 beautiful years together. They shared many of the same values, beliefs, and interests, especially a love for dancing. Often when dancing together, other dancers would just stop and watch this delightful couple. Nancy was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, who devoted her life to her family and friends. She enjoyed her bridge clubs, where her competitive spirit helped her win more times than not. She was a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames, and Magna Carta. Nancy so enjoyed her years caring for others as a "Pink Lady" volunteer at the San Angelo Community Hospital and helping at her church, Trinity Lutheran. Nancy was also a regular blood donor. Her absolute devotion was to her children, Ellen and Drake, supporting and encouraging them in their individual interests and activities. She was a strong role model, who taught them to be loving and caring by her own example. Nancy enjoyed preparing delicious meals and desserts for her family, which included her famous banana pudding and cinnamon rolls. Throughout her marriage, she supported Hollis during his 32 years with M.L. Leddy & Sons, after which they enjoyed traveling all over the world. When grandchildren arrived, they planned many holiday trips for the whole family, providing memories, dearly cherished now. Several of their favorite places were Lake Tahoe, Pagosa Springs, and Ruidoso, where they enjoyed the mountain relaxation, horse racing, golfing, table games, and other activities. But most of all, they just enjoyed being together until Hollis’ death in 2015. Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Paschal Otho Drake, Jr. She is survived by her two sisters, Lelia Drake Bankston and Blair Drake Mims, her two loving children, daughter, Ellen Leddy Brandenberger, and son, Hollis Drake Leddy, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many other loving and caring family members and close friends.

Nancy’s visitation will be held at the San Angelo Harper Funeral Home on Sunday, November 24th, from 5-7pm. Her funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Eckert officiating, on Monday, November 25th, at 10am.
Nancy's family expresses gratitude to the special caregivers and staff of the Abilene Lyndale Assisted Living facilities, to the exceptional nurses and therapists from Encompass Home Health, to the outstanding caring nurses, volunteers, and staff from Abilene Kinder Hearts Hospice and to Touching Hearts, who provided such loving care. Those who wish to honor Nancy may do so with a gift in her memory to her church, San Angelo Trinity Lutheran, or to Abilene Encompass, Kinder Hearts Hospice, Touching Hearts, or to a favorite charity.

Goldie Delores McCormick Baker, 80, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019 in San Angelo. Goldie was born August 26, 1939 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Sam and Jewell Bell McCormick. Goldie graduated from Buffalo Valley High School. She married Walter Newton Powell on December 7, 1958 and they shared 11 wonderful years together and raised three children. Goldie was a loving homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She also worked a number of years at WTU as a dispatcher before retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching various television programs and spending time with her family. Goldie also had a passion for music and loved to sing and listen to country music. She was herself very feisty individual and brutally honest with everyone she met. However, she treasured her family and friends with an intensity most people do not display. Her love of family and friends and her beautiful spirit will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, and two brothers, Lane McCormick, and Ed McCormick. She is survived by her children, Johnny Powell and his wife, Kimberly, of San Angelo, Deborah Hinojosa, of San Angelo and Scott Powell and his wife Leah, of Sunnyvale, TX; her Grandchildren, J.W. Powell, Quint Powell, Dakota Hinojosa, Conner Powell Kassie Coffey, Jace Stovall and Jennifer Corwin; her Great Grandchildren Emily Powell, Khira Santiago, Matthew Powell, Damien Berens, Liam Corwin, Khyleigh Coffey and Stetson Coffey; her Brothers, Jim McCormick, Tony McCormick and Sam McCormick; her Sisters, Ruth Daily, Frances Watts, Viola Hooper, Marie Crabtree and May Stout. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. The Memorial Service will be Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Clark officiating. The graveside service will be private. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to Dr. Melott, Dr. Cheruku and the wonderful staff at Baptist Memorials for all the loving care given to Goldie.

Sofia Vaquera de Torres, 84, of San Angelo, passed away on November 19, 2019.  Viewing will be on Saturday from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm  at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Recitation of the Rosary will be on Sunday at 7:00 pm at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.  Funeral mass will be on Monday at 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the Gutierrez family and Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Miguel and Maria Ines Vaquera and her parents, Apolinar and Petra Vaquera, her husband, Alberto R Torres, and her son Noe Torres.  Survivors include her children, Dora Elia, Thelma, Alberto Jr, Sofia and Sonia.  Other survivors include her siblings, Raquel, Juana, Rosa, Raul, Gustavo, Guadalupe, Homero, Hector, Frank and Ralph; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Michael DeAnda, Mateo DeAnda, Sergio Gonzales, Jeremy Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales and Jeffrey L Gonzales.

Norma Louise Sparks Radle, 87 of Eldorado, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband William “Blackie” Radle Jr. on November 17, 2019.

Louise was born in Coleman County on January 30, 1932 to Emmett and Estelle Garrison Sparks. She married the love of her life the day after she graduated Centennial School on May 21, 1949. Together they followed the work of the Texas Highway Department across west Texas and raised a family that included two daughters, Norma Jane & Shirley Jo. Their family lived in Sonora from 1961 to 1973. They then settled in Eldorado and watched their love and their family grow.

While Bill was working and volunteering with the local fire departments, Louise was right beside him. She was active in the Church of Christ and in every community where they lived. She loved to cook and serve her family. You could always find her in the kitchen. Whether it was chicken fried steaks or Christmas candy, she never met someone she didn’t want to feed. She filled our plates and our hearts with her stories. She always had a story to tell about growing up in Valera and raising her family. One of her favorite times to share stories was over a game of Yahtzee or dominoes.

Louise was not only a collector of stories, but a collector of jewelry and an avid quilter and crafter. She was a teacher of life-skills, always willing to pass on her talents in the kitchen or behind the sewing machine to any of her grandchildren or great grandchildren that would sit still long enough to finish a project. Even after she lost most of her sight to macular degeneration, she would make paper bead necklaces to keep her hands busy. She was happiest singing hymns and fishing with family along the river in Junction on camping trips and raising her great-grandkids over the weekends and throughout the summer. Grandma to all, she is best known for her unending hugs and loving words of affirmation and affection. She led her family through five generations in faith, hope, and love leaving a lasting legacy of joy to all she encountered. Despite the fact that she left this earth before all could share one last goodbye, there is peace knowing she is at home with Jesus and her husband once again.

She met Jesus on the other side of heaven alongside family that preceded her in death: parents Emmett and Estelle Sparks, brother Dick Sparks, sisters Judy Johnson and Mildred Singleton, husband William “Bill” Radle Jr., daughter Shirley Jo Odom, and granddaughter Kelly Jo Blakeway.
Mrs. William Radle Jr. is survived by her beloved family: daughter and son-in-law, Norma & Gary Brawner of San Angelo; granddaughters Amy and Andrea Robledo of San Angelo; grandson and family Tim, Barbara, Ally, Johnny, Sara & Emily Brawner of Sumter, South Carolina; great-granddaughter and family Victoria Brown Watson, Dustin Watson and great-great-grandson Quade Allen Watson of Dove Creek; great-grandsons Zachary William Allen Brown of San Angelo and Jimmie Don Fleming of Eldorado.

She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Garland “Buddy”& Betty Sparks of Bryan; sister Georgie Makara of Pennsylvania as well as other nieces and nephews and their families.

She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband of 59 years in the Eldorado cemetery. Services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eldorado Cemetery Chapel,, with George Arispe officiating.

Arrangements are with Love Funeral Home.

Velma Lena Jacob Wilde, 95, died peacefully in her sleep at home, on November 18, 2019. Rosary will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7pm. Funeral services will also be at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10am with Fr. Joseph Choutapalli and many other priests friends officiating. Burial will be at the St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. Velma was born premature on September 10, 1924 in Winters, TX to Herman Jacob and Ida Bredemeyer Jacob. They were not sure she would make it but in true “Velma” fashion, she proved everyone wrong. She enjoyed her childhood on the farm fishing, picking cotton, swimming in the creek and enjoying her family. She loved her brothers and sisters and enjoyed picking on them. She could pick cotton better and faster than any of her siblings. Some of her favorite childhood stories include giving chocolate laxative to her neighbor friend and knocking her brother Herbert in the head with a paint brush. Velma had a special bond with her sister, Matilda (Tillie). They were born 23 months apart but seemed more like twins. Even death could not keep them apart for very long, as Tillie passed away two weeks prior to Velma. She fell in love and married Fenton A. Wilde on May 4, 1942. They made their home in Wall, Texas farming and raising 6 children. She was an avid member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Unfortunately, her husband passed away young but she soldiered on to raise her children with an unwavering faith in God. Even though she struggled with her health much of her life and faced many tragedies, she remained steadfast in her love of God and the world. Now, I know everyone says their mom/grandmother is the best cook in the world…But Velma WAS the best. Anyone who ever ate one of her massive meals would agree. The woman could cook. And if you came to her house, you were guaranteed to leave full and happy. She also had a huge garden and enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables of all kinds. She had a green thumb. But she would tell you, “I don’t have a green thumb, it comes from elbow grease.” Velma and Fenton had a special relationship with the Catholic priests that cycled through the parishes. They always befriended them and included them in family functions. She became affectionally known as the “Mother of Priests”. Even as she aged she enjoyed special friendships with priests and particularly international priests. She opened her home and her heart to many priests that were far from their home and family. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ida Jacob; brothers, Jake Jacob (Margie), Herbert Jacob (Evelyn), Edgar Jacob and George Jacob; sisters, Betty Gray (Marvin) and Matilda Englert (Andrew); sons, Walter and Jimmy; daughter-in-law, Debbie Wilde (Sturm); brothers-in-law, Elo Wilde (Cordelia), Edwin Wilde (Cordula) and Bennie Wilde (Alice); and sisters-in-law, Stella Schwartz (Bill), Cora Dierschke (Norman), and Mary Wilde. Velma is survived by her daughters, Karen Eggemeyer (Bobby) of Wall and Susan Jost (Lee Allen) of Olfen; daughter-in-law, Joyce Wilde of Wall; sons, Alan Wilde of Wall and Danny Wilde (Tonya) of Wall; and special adopted son, Fr. Joseph Choutapalli of Wall. Grandchildren Missey Dacy, Jenny Millican, Katy Green, Brad Eggemeyer, Tammy Eggemeyer, Eric Eggemeyer, Shay Wilde, Tyler Wilde, Dara Anderson, Chandra Wilde, Cayla Bowie, Danica Wilde, Matthew Jost, Mandy Jost and special adopted grandson, Sam Matthiesen. She also had 14 great grandchildren whom she enjoyed seeing grow up. Special thanks to dear friends Josie Castillo, AJ (Dutch) Gottschalk, Msgr. James Bridges, Eddie Mae Huebner, Arnie Aguero, Leida and Dyanna Ramirez and Sylvia Martinez who so kindly offered their friendship over many years. We are grateful to you. We are also grateful to her team of doctors in San Angelo and San Antonio, especially Dr. Pendleton Wickersham, Dr. Carolina Ojeda and the kind staff of Angels Home Health Services for their excellent care. We are grateful to our sweet Mom/Momma/Granny/Nana/Grandma Wilde for so many years of love and guidance. Velma frequently said, "The best is yet to be!" With that in mind, let us remember that our sadness and loss is another’s reunion in heaven. We will miss you.

FAMILY

• Herman Jacob, Father (deceased)
• Ida Bredemeyer Jacob, Mother (deceased)
• Jake Jacob (Margie), Brother (deceased)
• Herbert Jacob (Evelyn), Brother (deceased)
• Edgar Jacob, Brother (deceased)
• George Jacob, Sister (deceased)
• Betty Gray (Marvin), Sister (deceased)
• Matilda Englert (Andrew), Sister (deceased)
• Walter Jacob, Son (deceased)
• Jimmy Jacob, Son (deceased)
• Debbie Wilde (Sturm), Daughter-in-law (deceased)
• Elo Wilde (Cordelia), Brother-in-law (deceased)
• Edwin Wilde (Cordula), Brother-in-law (deceased)
• Bennie Wilde (Alice), Brother-in-law (deceased)
• Stella Schwartz (Bill), Sister-in-law (deceased)
• Cora Dierschke (Norman), Sister-in-law (deceased)
• Mary Wilde, Sister-in-law (deceased)
• Karen Eggemeyer (Bobby), Daughter
• Susan Jost (Lee Allen), Daughter
• Joyce Wilde, Daughter-in-law
• Alan Wilde, Son
• Danny Wilde (Tonya), Son
• Fr. Joseph Choutapalli, Special Adopted Son
• Missey Dacy, Grandchild
• Jenny Millican, Grandchild
• Katy Green, Grandchild
• Brad Eggemeyer, Grandchild
• Tammy Eggemeyer, Grandchild
• Eric Eggemeyer, Grandchild
• Shay Wilde, Grandchild
• Tyler Wilde, Grandchild
• Dara Anderson, Grandchild
• Chandra Wilde, Grandchild
• Cayla Bowie, Grandchild
• Danica Wilde, Grandchild
• Matthew Jost, Grandchild
• Mandy Jost, Grandchild
• Sam Matthiesen, Special Adopted Grandchild
• Josie Castillo, Dear Friend
• AJ Gottschalk (Dutch), Dear Friend
• Msgr. James Bridges, Dear Friend
• Eddie Mae Huebner, Dear Friend
• Arnie Aguero, Dear Friend
• Leida Ramirez, Dear Friend
• Dyanna Ramirez, Dear Friend
• Sylvia Martinez, Dear Friend