Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!

 

Marie Flood Obituary

 I have heard that Marie Flood has passed. When I receive more info it will be posted.

I found Marie's obituary and you can see it by going to this link.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/la-feria-tx/marie-flood-9914090

This and That

 I posted two obituaries this evening so do scroll down and read them but I also wanted to tell you that I heard from Dale Eichor and he has recovered from his brain surgery of a few months ago and was told that he can resume all normal activities. That is indeed some good news when lately all we have heard is gloom and doom and we are happy for him. He didn't think they would be going to Texas this year but who knows, maybe he and Caroline will get sick of winter in Iowa and head out.

I asked about Fred Rabe and was told that he is doing very well so I'm taking that as he has outwitted the Covid virus. Good for him!

Susan Van Houweling has made it safely to the valley from Iowa and will be living in her motor home over at Trails End. I'm thinking that maybe Trails End should be called "little Magnolia." I'm just kidding but there are quite a few former Magnolia residents there now and we will be joining them next week. We plan to leave here on Saturday as the weather looks good, first night Litchfield IL, second and third nights Forrest City AR, fourth night Henderson TX and last night in Alice Texas. We should get into Trails End mid-morning on Thanksgiving day if all goes as planned. We like to spend two days at an RV park in Forrest City as it gives us a chance to de-winterize and put stuff away. The first night in Litchfield we won't even put the slides out but we will in AR.

We are looking forward to being a Winter Texan and hope that all goes well.

Robert Hendry Obituary

I received word from Mabel Zoot that Bob Hendry has passed. We remember Bob and his wife Rose who used to live in Magnolia Park on Pine Street, a few houses east of the pool hall. There unit was pulled out years ago and they have been gone from the park for many years.

Robert A. Hendry

Croswell - Robert Alexander Hendry, 88, of Croswell, passed away November 12, 2020. He was born April 24, 1932, in Detroit, and was adopted by Alex and Cleo Hendry. He married Rose McLane on October 20, 1951.

Bob was a proud member of the United States Army and was a sniper in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Community of Christ (RLDS) Church, and served as an ordained Elder, and for many years as Pastor. Bob was the caretaker of the Blue Water Reunion Grounds for 20+ years. He worked tirelessly on behalf of Outreach International. Bob loved dancing, roller skating, playing cards, swimming, traveling (to all 50 states), and especially walking every day. Another of Bob's favorite things to do was to faithfully donate over 20 gallons of blood, with Rosie.

He is survived by three children; Cleo (John) Barrett of MI, Laurie (Tim) Decker of MI, and Crystal (Bill) Embry of MO; grandchildren; John and Jared Barrett, Rachel Green, Harmony Crocker, Christopher Decker, Julia Schubert, Billy Embry II, Rebecca Vipperman, and great grandchildren; Olivia and Annabelle Barrett, Henry and Jack Crocker, John Patrick and Brooks Barrett, Ben, Elliot and Torin Embry, Jackson, Jace, and Janessa Schubert.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife "Rosie," of 65 years, daughter, Jody Lynn, grandson, Timothy Decker, and brother, Dick Hendry.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Croswell Cemetery.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations/memorials be given to Outreach International.

Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the family.

Joseph Urias Obituary

 

Obituary of Joseph S Urias

    Newton lost a beloved member of our community on October 19th, 2020 when Joseph Sostenes Urias (Joe)  passed away at Prairie Hills Senior Living in Des Moines. 

    Joe was born on August 5, 1930 in Newton Iowa to Sostenes and Avelina Urias of Sinaloa and Chihuahua, Mexico. He was very proud of his Mexican heritage, being a first generation Mexican-American. He graduated from Newton high School in 1948 with honors. He worked at Maytag for his entire career, working his way up from the Porcelain Department to a Senior Buyer. While working at Maytag he acquired his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Drake University. Although he excelled in his career, his devotion was to his family. He married the love of his life, Lucy, in Newton on April 11, 1958 and together they built a family. Joe was a loving father who was proud of his children and always encouraged them to dream and to work hard to do whatever they desired. Joe could often be found dancing with his wife Lucy, or with his children and grandchildren. He also spent many years performing and directing plays at the Newton Theater, coaching little league, camping, bowling and golfing. He was a committed member of The Moose Lodge for over 50 years, earning the highest honor in the organization, the Pilgrims degree. He was also a member of the Elks, and the Westwood golf course. He valued his catholic faith and was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church. 

    He is survived by his children, Mike (Annie) Urias, Ronald Dean (Sally) Urias, Teresa (Kent) Shirley, Chris (John) Heck, and Joe A. (Monica) Urias; his twenty-two grandchildren; forty-two great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and his brother Sostenes Urias Jr. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Lucy; daughter, Pat Urias Parker; his granddaughter, Toni Botello; a great granddaughter, Morgan Malloy; his parents Avelina and Sostenes Urias; brothers Emigdio “Mickey” , Siolo, Jim Urias; and his sisters Mary Gonzalez and Dorothy Lockwood. 

    

Joe Urias Passed Away

Sandy Williams contacted me through Facebook about Joe. Whenever you have news of our old Magnolia friends you may contact either me or Deon and we will post it on this site to share with all. The largest majority of former Magnolia people are in Trails End and having most of you in one spot should make it easier to keep track. 

Barbara Brooker (keep.movin.on@gmail.com)  This is still the easiest and most reliable way to get in touch with me.

You can find Joe's obituary at https://pencereese.com/tribute/details/1583/Joseph-Urias/obituary.html#tribute-start

Update

 My piles of "stuff" are getting bigger! We plan to leave here on Saturday Nov. 21 weather permitting. I wish it would stay this nice and warm until then but Tuesday it will be back to winter-like temperatures. I have just heard that there are going to be a few more former Magnolia Park residents heading over to Trails End which is where we will also be this winter. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again even though we will all be wearing masks and wish everyone safe traveling. Barb and Butch Brooker have made it back to Trophy Gardens safely and are getting settled in.

Our Covid numbers here in Clark County are steadily mounting with more deaths every day and positive cases rising. It is scary. We do try to be very careful the little bit we get out and plan to continue that way.

One more thing, for those folks who have asked many times if we ever got our $200 deposit back, the answer is now yes. I almost fell out of my chair I was so surprised but we received a check about a week ago. I had written another letter to the owners/managers or whatever they are and I guess that finally did the trick. If you will recall, our spot was taken away from us by placing mobiles on it and there really wasn't another spot that we would fit in. Case closed!!

Stay safe everyone, wear your masks (I've been busy making a whole bunch of them as there isn't much else to do), use your wipes or hand sanitizer and be careful!

See you soon.