Stewart (Puddin) Dickson 76, passed away to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Stewart was born in Corsicana, Texas on September 15, 1941 to Selma Q. and Jimmie Lou Dickson. Stewart was the only child and was raised on the farm until the family decided to come to West Texas and farm in Rotan. Because of the drought, the family sold the farm and moved to Colorado City, Texas. Stewart was a graduate of Colorado City High School. He then met the love of his life Faye Ellen(Conaway) and they married on May 18, 1963. They spent 54 years of a wonderful journey in life. They had two children Deen and Sarah which he loved dearly. 
Stewart started his career as a dispatcher with the City of Colorado City Police Department. He then was hired on with the Big Spring Police Department as a traffic officer. There he was recognized for numerous awards and the one he was most proud of was being chosen as Officer of the Year for initiating the child safety program for the Big Spring ISD. In 1970, the family moved to Abilene where he went to work for the Taylor County Sheriffs Office and went to school at Hardin Simmons where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. While at Taylor County, he was appointed Chief Jailer followed by the appointment of Chief Deputy by then Sheriff, Jack Landrum. Stewart was then approached to become a law enforcement instructor for Texas A&M University. He began teaching to thousands of law enforcement students throughout the state. In 1978, he accepted a position as Concho Valley Council of Governments Regional Law Enforcement Coordinator and the family moved to
San Angelo, Texas. Stewart loved being able to teach students and he loved being a part of the San Angelo Police Department and Tom Green County Sheriffs Office. After following his retirement with the Concho Valley Council of Governments in October 1996, he went to work with the Tom Green County Sheriffs Office as Chief Deputy to Sheriff Dan Gray. He was then appointed as Lieutenant/Public Information Officer under Sheriff Joe Hunt until Stewart retired in March 2006.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, Genealogy, rebuilding and collecting old tractors, reading, and most dearly being with his family.
Stewart leaves his wife of 54 years, Faye (Conaway) Dickson, one son, Stewart Deen Dickson, Jr. and wife Denice of San Angelo, Texas, one daughter, Sarah Louise Drennan and husband Billy Royce (Shorty) Drennan of Sudan, Texas six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 2, 2018, at Lawnhaven Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Russ Frasier officiating. Visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home on Thursday, February 1, 2108 from 6:00- 8:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Ashley Dickson, Chris Dickson, Jacob Drennan, Kendon Drennan, Michael Drennan (all grandchildren), J. P. McGuire, Mike Magee, and Craig Hopper.
The family would like to thank the San Angelo Fire Department, the nursing staff at Angelo Community Hospital, and the hospital staff as St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Wall Volunteer Fire Department.

Our beloved mother, Bettie Jeane Morris Olsak (89) passed away January 29, 2018 in her life long hometown of San Angelo, Texas. She was born to Lloyd and Velma Morris on November 11, 1928.
Bettie attended school in Santa Rita, San Angelo High School and San Angelo College. After meeting Clovis Olsak on a blind date, they were married January 29, 1948, exactly 70 years ago. While Supporting Clovis through his years at Texas A&M, she became a staunch Aggie supporter. Upon Returning to SanAngelo, she embraced a full and active life making a warm, welcoming home for Clovis, their three daughters and anyone else that came into her social or extended family sphere. She participated with Clovis in his farming and ranching operations even later serving as a board member of Texas Pecan Growers Association. At First Methodist Church where she and Clovis were active Bayith Class Members she served as a Sunday School teacher and was one of the longest continuous members of that church. She helped her daughters through school as a Santa Rita PTA member, as Girl Scout Troop leader, as active parent to any and all school functions and as supporter of advanced college educations.
In her professional career she served as telephone operator and receptionist at “M” System Food Stores, as Vice President of Marketing at City Savings and Loan and finally as Vice President of Marketing at Tom Green Bank of which Clovis was a founding member. Her volunteer activities were many and varied; she was involved with San Angelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, ASU Foreign Students Host Assoc and ASU Alumni Board of which she and Clovis were co-recipients of Golden Exes of the year. She enjoyed any and all social activities that allowed her to meet and connect with people including dancing, bridge, shopping, watching sporting events for her Aggies, Dallas Cowboys or favorite local baseball teams, and either participating in or helping organize any family events or reunions.
Without any doubt her family was her primary focus and joy. With Clovis, they had a family of three daughters, then welcomed three granddaughters. In Later year, they were excited to see lineage of four great grandsons with a fifth on the way. A recent written quote from Bettie “My marriage to a wonderful man, father, and husband gave me a wonderful life with a loving family.” She was beautiful woman whose beauty extended all the way to her soul. She will be greatly remembered and missed.
She was preceded in death 4 years ago by her husband Clovis Harvey Olsak. She is survived by three daughters: Cindy Hanks and Stephanie Sayers (Chip) of San Angelo, and Connie Langlais (Dave) of Keller, TX. Also 3 granddaughters: Courtney Turpin and Lindsey Trojcak-Lopez of Ft. Worth and Kimberly Jones of San Angelo, and 4 great grandsons: Grant, Jace, Maddux, and Hunter.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church of San Angelo, Thursday, February 1, 2018, 11:00 AM with a visitation to follow at the church. Burial will be Thursday, 1:30 PM at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 37 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, Texas 76903, Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.

Our beloved mother, Bettie Jeane Morris Olsak (89) passed away January 29, 2018 in her life long hometown of San Angelo, Texas. She was born to Lloyd and Velma Morris on November 11, 1928.
Bettie attended school in Santa Rita, San Angelo High School and San Angelo College. After meeting Clovis Olsak on a blind date, they were married January 29, 1948, exactly 70 years ago. While Supporting Clovis through his years at Texas A&M, she became a staunch Aggie supporter. Upon Returning to SanAngelo, she embraced a full and active life making a warm, welcoming home for Clovis, their three daughters and anyone else that came into her social or extended family sphere. She participated with Clovis in his farming and ranching operations even later serving as a board member of Texas Pecan Growers Association. At First Methodist Church where she and Clovis were active Bayith Class Members she served as a Sunday School teacher and was one of the longest continuous members of that church. She helped her daughters through school as a Santa Rita PTA member, as Girl Scout Troop leader, as active parent to any and all school functions and as supporter of advanced college educations.
In her professional career she served as telephone operator and receptionist at “M” System Food Stores, as Vice President of Marketing at City Savings and Loan and finally as Vice President of Marketing at Tom Green Bank of which Clovis was a founding member. Her volunteer activities were many and varied; she was involved with San Angelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, ASU Foreign Students Host Assoc and ASU Alumni Board of which she and Clovis were co-recipients of Golden Exes of the year. She enjoyed any and all social activities that allowed her to meet and connect with people including dancing, bridge, shopping, watching sporting events for her Aggies, Dallas Cowboys or favorite local baseball teams, and either participating in or helping organize any family events or reunions.
Without any doubt her family was her primary focus and joy. With Clovis, they had a family of three daughters, then welcomed three granddaughters. In Later year, they were excited to see lineage of four great grandsons with a fifth on the way. A recent written quote from Bettie “My marriage to a wonderful man, father, and husband gave me a wonderful life with a loving family.” She was beautiful woman whose beauty extended all the way to her soul. She will be greatly remembered and missed.
She was preceded in death 4 years ago by her husband Clovis Harvey Olsak. She is survived by three daughters: Cindy Hanks and Stephanie Sayers (Chip) of San Angelo, and Connie Langlais (Dave) of Keller, TX. Also 3 granddaughters: Courtney Turpin and Lindsey Trojcak-Lopez of Ft. Worth and Kimberly Jones of San Angelo, and 4 great grandsons: Grant, Jace, Maddux, and Hunter.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church of San Angelo, Thursday, February 1, 2018, 11:00 AM with a visitation to follow at the church. Burial will be Thursday, 1:30 PM at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 37 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, Texas 76903, Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.

Louis (Papa Lou or Doc) Butler, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 28, 2018. Lou was born on December 16, 1934 and grew up in San Diego, California. He received both his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in chemistry and geology from San Diego State University and received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Champaign. 

Lou served in the United States Air force from 1955 to 1959 and had his introduction to the marine sciences as an oceanographer with the U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory on Point Loma, California. He sailed as chief scientist aboard U.S. Navy, Scripps Institution for Oceanography, and NOAA vessels.

In 1964, Lou went to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and joined the Office of Research and Development of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey which set him on a path with his passion for oceanography, meteorology, and marine environmental quality with various departments and laboratories within NOAA. His various research and positions took him to California, Florida, Alaska, Colorado and Maryland. Among Lou’s work accomplishments were his reports for the Secretary of Commerce after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and serving as the U.S. representative regarding trailblazing reports written for the U.N. committee on global warming and the impact of the rise of oceans on urban populations. 

After more than 30 years with NOAA, Lou retired from the Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment (ORCA) in 1996 to continue to pursue his passion for the ocean. He enjoyed cruising throughout the world and spent some time as a cruise travel agent. He pursued his love of learning by taking classes in art history and even became a master gardener. In 2014, Lou moved to San Angelo, Texas and joined the residents at Brookdale. Lou will be remembered for his love of science and all-natural occurring beauty. Lou was known for his booming voice, joy for singing, and desire to lead those around him on the cruise adventure of a lifetime.

Lou is predeceased by his parents Grace and Louis Butler, and his first wife and mother of his sons Susannah Butler. 

Lou is survived by his cruise partner and wife Carol Steadman, his brother Richard Butler, his sons Louis W. Butler, III (and his wife Elaine), and Martin Butler (and his wife Nancy), his grandchildren: Amanda Purvis (and her husband David), Sydney Kucharyson (and her husband Josh), Davis Butler, and Hannah Butler, and 7 great-grandchildren: Tre, Demetrius, Laila, Noah, and Charli Kate Purvis, and Logan and Mason Kucharyson. He is also survived by his stepchildren Craig Steadman (and his wife Mary Jane), and Karolyn Gardner (and her husband Joe) and step-grandchildren: Alexander Steadman (and his wife Sydney), Chris Steadman, Ethan Gardner, Daniel Gardner, and Brandon Gardner. 

Special thanks to all the staff at Brookdale, San Angelo Community Hospital and Kindred Hospice. There will be a small private family service. Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.

Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed from this earthly life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was born December 19, 1932 in Gonzales County, Texas. He attended Blackshear School in San Angelo. He was a truck driver for fifty years. He was also an ordained minister. He had a very full and happy life. The beloved family members that preceded him in death were his parents, Millard and Maeola DeWitt; sister, Marie and brothers, Langston DeWitt and Willie DeWitt. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving sister, Iris Evans, two brothers, Floyd DeWitt and special friend, Margaret Hall, and DeLarnce De Witt and his wife Billie, and a sister-in-law, Dorethea DeWitt, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. on February 3, 2018 at Gethsemane The Garden Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

After a hard fought battle with Cancer and Alzheimer’s, our precious Daddy gained his angel wings in heaven on January 27 ,2018 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his family.
Francis Eugene Seward Known to many as Bud, was 86 years old. Bud was born September 14, 1931 in San Angelo, Texas to William Francis and Beulah Mae Clark Seward. He attended schools in San Angelo. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1950.
Bud was drafted into the U.S. Army on October 15, 1952. After basic training, he was stationed at Fort Jay, New York, where his duties were tracking and apprehension of AWOL soldiers trying to cross the Canadian border. This is where he met the love of his life Arlene Frances Martin. When Daddy completed his service to his country October 14, 1954, he returned to Texas as quickly as he could, even leaving Arlene. He would tell her she could follow him, but he was going home. She did just that, riding a bus from Albany, New York to Abilene, Texas. Bud would borrow his childhood friend, playmate and future brother-in-law, Howard Himmel's, 1949 Ford car to drive to Abilene, Texas to pick Arlene up and bring her to San Angelo.
Bud and Arlene were married on January 6, 1956. They were married 40 years, only to be separated upon her death on July 16, 1996.
Bud joined the San Angelo Police Department in March 1955. He would serve the San Angelo Police Department for almost 20 years. He only left “to protect his children” from the ridicule and harm he felt they might endure. Bud was always proud of his time with the Police Department. Later he would work at Armour Sheep Yards as a night watchman, Casons Pawn Shop and finally San Angelo Packing for Jimmy Stokes. Bud really enjoyed his time at San Angelo Packing being the 'true ole cowboy' he was. He was even injured once by a bull who gored him, throwing him up and over a fence. He took pleasure in mounting that bull’s horns and hanging them on the wall in his living room. Those horns still hang there today. Bud finally retired at 76 years of age. He enjoyed attending many bull riding events all over the state.
Bud was preceded in death by Arlene, his brother Bill Seward and sister June Himmel. Bud is survived by his children, Ed Seward and wife Susie, daughter Patricia Grothe and husband Mark, all of San Angelo. Grandchildren are, Amber Grothe Joy and spouse Steve of St. Cloud, Florida, Caitlin Seward-Hasty and Spouse Tiffany, Tyler Grothe, Ian Jared Seward, and spouse Jessica, all of San Angelo, and Skyla Grothe and spouse Amado Villa of Pflugerville, Texas, and Christine Russell and Spouse Joseluis Martin also of San Angelo, Texas. Great grandchildren are Trevor and Emelyn Joy, Keira Seward and Weston Villa, Kambrey Wheeler, Ray Palos Jr., Austin. Bud is also survived by sisters-in-law Dorothy Whitferd of New York and Beverly Seward of San Angelo as well as brother-in-law Howard “Benton” Himmel also of San Angelo, a very special niece Janice Rodriguez and spouse Art, Karen and Jim Schnieder of Iraan and Marilyn Villareal of San Antonio.
The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo especially Daddys' nurse Laura C, Becky CNA and Ahmad for all their care and love with our Daddy. They all have been a god send to us, also Tiffany Hasty for your timeless love and help with Daddy. We love you all! Please make any donations to Hospice of San Angelo.
Go rest Daddy, you fought a good battle.
Service will be held Monday, January 29, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home.

Merlin Richard Hurt went to his heavenly home on January 25, 2018. Merlin was born March 22, 1926 in Comanche, Texas, the only child of Fred and Otho Hurt. Merlin was a devoted Christian husband, father and grandfather.
Merlin married his high school sweetheart, Janie Miller of Mereta, Texas. After several moves, the family of four called San Angelo their home.
Merlin and Janie, a faithful team of Park Heights Baptist Church, loved and served the Lord. As a life member of the Heritage Men’s Bible class, Finance and Baptist Association Boards, and as a favorite church greeter, Merlin was a true West Texas gentleman who showed respect to all!
As a member of the Army Air Force in WWII and honoree of the Honor Flight Austin # 39. Merlin was president of the Quiet Birdman Aviation Honor Organization, San Angelo Chapter. Before his retirement in 1990, as Air Traffic Controller and Area Supervisor for the Federal Aviation Administration, Merlin served as president of the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Merlin enjoyed his antique cars and served as president of the Antique Car Club. He and Janie enjoyed several parades and often won first place with his spiffy treasure!
Merlin and Janie enjoyed time with their Bridge and Forty-Two Club friends. They loved to entertain and host in their home. The Hurt Home was always a welcoming place with open hearts and often home cooked meals! 
Merlin served on the Boards of the San Angelo Federal Credit Union and Hochheims Prairie Insurance. Dubbed as an interesting and kind man, Merlin’s friendly and caring way and counsel touched those who knew him. Pilots working with Merlin also saw him as a true gentleman, knowledgeable and dependable.
Merlin was preceded in death by his wife, Janie; his parents, Fred and Otho Hurt; his in-laws, W.O. and Maggie Miller and nephew, Kent Miller.
Merlin is survived by son, Ricky Hurt and wife, Margaret of Montrose, Colorado; daughter, Cindy Butler and husband, Mitch of San Angelo, Texas, and grandson, Brady Quam of San Angelo, Texas; Brother-in-law Dwain Miller and wife, Doris of Fort Collins, Colorado; Blake Miller of Fort Collins, Colorado; Mark Miller of Arvada, Colorado; and niece, Valerie Weickmann of Fircrest, Washington.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 30 at The Heights Church, with Dr. James A. Miller officiating.
Donations may be made to The Heights Church, Kindred Hospice, Meals for the Elderly or the Daily Bread-San Angelo Soup Kitchen.

Virginia Elise Wright, 79, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in San Angelo. Virginia was born October 16, 1938 in Wichita, KS to Velderee and Minnie Lansdowne McClurg. She grew up in Wichita, KS. Virginia and married Billy Don Wright on May 29, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas. As the wife of a minister, they lived in different cities all over but spent most of their lives in the Brownwood area and eventually settled in San Angelo after retirement. Virginia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a strong Christian woman of faith in God and was very involved in her church. She was also an extremely hard-working woman who spent many years on an assembly line in the Kohler Plant to help support her family when her husband became disabled. When Virginia was not working or volunteering at church, she loved sewing, reading, singing, and had a true passion for gardening. Most of all, she loved talking and sharing stories with people and spending time with her family. She will dearly be missed by all who knew and loved her. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Billy Don, her son, Larry Wright and her grandson, Robert Carter. She is survived by her children, William Wright, of Savannah, GA, David Wright and his wife Susan, of San Angelo, Johnny Wright, of Huntsville, TX., and Kathleen Carter and Donald Sterrett, of Jefferson, TX; 8 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; one Sister, Cindy Diamond and her husband Marty, of Hallsville, TX; one Brother, Lloyd McClurg, of Hallsville, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Harper Funeral Home with Russ Frazier officiating. 
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