volume 9 no. 10, october 2021 sunday ~ october 24th 5:00-7
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News and Announcements
Volume 9 No. 10, October 2021
Jim Overton
Mark Murdock Mark Murdock
2019 Winner
SUNDAY ~ OCTOBER 24TH
5:00-7:00PM
September 19, 2021 AnnUal
75 Attendees ~ Great Food ~ Delicious Desserts
DELIGHTFUL FELLOWSHIP WITH
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT BY Todd & Sonja stearns
First Place—Michael Day
Second Place—Bill Love
Third Place—Zack Dawes
A Big Thanks to Clifteen Samuelson & her daughter for the Table Decorations!
Here are two of our Judges, Tony Mendoza & wife Christina with daughter Elli.
Pastor Jonathan & wife, Bethany were able to join in our festivities!
Ron Mullen is pictured wih Zack Dawes wearing a Tshirt with
our new Logo!
Todd & Sonja Stearns (who participated as a Judge for our Cookoff) entertained us with some old favorites along with original tunes as well.
Anna Ashton
August 24, 2021
This week’s invited guests were; Vicki Crouch, Tim Smith, Philip Danks, Jim Fosberg, Debbie & John Hughes, Mike & Vickie Regan, Fred & Sherry Davis, Angela & Dick Helmer. Group leader Zack Dawes and our Class Chairman, Ken Wallingford & wife Kay were present as well
Zack Dawes, Sue Dammann & Tim Smith
Debbie & John Hughes with Zack Dawes
Sue & Steve Dammann with Jim Fosberg
The evening of our Fourth Lamplighter gathering, we were once again welcomed at the home of Steve and Sue Dammann with Zack Dawes as our group leader. Standing on their back porch/Lanai you can see into Austin and beyond. An incomparable view! Sue has
done her share of baking for us as well, with decadent desserts each time we meet.
Jim Fosberg & Zack Dawes Fred & Sherry Davis
Angela Helmer, Jim Fosberg & Dick Helmer
Mike & Vickie Regan
Ken & Kay Wallingford
Ken & Kay were having a moment...their expressions were
Priceless! Glad I was able to capture part of it!
Jim Overton 512.627.8092
jimoverton@gmail
Mark Murdock 512.217.2384
News About
October’s
Morning Breakfast Date
& Meeting Place Will
Be Coming Sooon From
One of These Fellas!
In Remembrance of Charter Member and Deacon, Neil Moore, who moved from Austin to re-
side with daughters in Mundelein, Illinois with wife Lou Moore. Neil enjoyed being one of our
greeters. He welcomed folks to our church with a warm smile, handshake or hug & gave you a sense of belonging in our congregation.
Neil Moore
March 30, 1929 ~
September 3, 2021
Husband to Lou Moore
Lou Moore
On Sunday, August 15, Our “Bible Fellowship
Group Breakfast Food Gala” display was designed
by Vicki Davis which provided information and
photos about our class activities. Jana was with
Zack to greet folks and give a personal invitation
to come and visit our class.
Joseph Michael Musselli
June 14, 1949
~
August 19, 2021
Husband to Debbie Musselli
Deb Musselli
Joe is survived by his wife Debbie Musselli, his daughter Sara K. Henry, (she called him Steppy Dada). His sister-in-law
Kay Newman, his niece Ronny Sue Riojas, her husband Tony Riojas, his grandnephews/grandsons Jeremiah Jeffrey
Woodward and youngest boy Maximus Noah Riojas. Both sons of Ronny Sue and Tony’s. In addition to other nieces and
nephews from my side of the family. He is also survived by his cousin Annikki Triplett. The last of their line.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Musselli and his mother, Jenny Musselli. Joe was an only child...but I be-
lieve his mom would have agreed, Joe was good enough.
Joe was born on Flag Day in Sidesbury, Connecticut. The significance of this date was never lost on him. He took great
satisfaction in this designation, as was apparent by the many colors he flew all year long.
My Joey went home to be with the Lord today.
After a long battle with covid-19 pneumonia I released him to the Lord. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, and
those words are a cliché nowadays it is the hardest truth I ever faced.
Joe graduated Southern Illinois University in 1972 with a degree in Political Science. He was a brother in his fraternity
Sigma Tau Gamma where he served as president during the 1984-86 term and on the board for several years as well as
being a recruiter for Sig Tau. Joe met and maintained lifetime friendships from across the United States through his af-
filiation with STG.
Joe was a retired rescue diver, lifelong Lifeguard and first responder, he was by his own definition, a water rat. Joe was a
true Patriot. He loved America and her people. He was a consummate chef, expert gardener, Historian, teacher, instruc-
tor, passionate conservative, and an expert in salesmanship, motivational speaking, sales training, and a myriad of skills
rarely taught and seldom duplicated.
Joseph Michael Musselli was my husband and my friend.
We married on July 23rd, 2005 and celebrated our 16th anniversary at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center with a
coffee and dessert. It was our last celebration as husband and wife, and I thank God we were able to do it that one last
time. On the day Joe was hooked up on the ventilator I kissed his forehead and told him I loved him. He said it back,
even though he struggled to breathe at all. His final words were, I love you.
Joe has finished the race on this great planet. He’s done what he came to do. If he touched your life, you knew it, if you
met this man and spoke to him for any length of time, which if you spoke to him would be a great length of time, you
knew there was a rare and special quality about him.
Joe is no longer bound by Earth’s tiny boarders. Joe is in the mansions of the Lord. He is with Jesus. Whole, well and
teaching a class I’m certain.
Debbie Musselli
In Remembrance of Class Member’s Husband...
Joe Musselli
Reagan Wood (R.W.) Dees stood in the presence of his heavenly Father on Sunday, August 29th after a brief illness. He was born on April 29, 1927. Those of you who knew and loved him have heard his story, or should we say “stories,” because he was a great storyteller. How could he not be? He was born under the presidency of Calvin Coolidge, saw a man walk on the moon, and spent his final years with an iPhone in his pocket! However, the final story he would want to share is what he is experiencing now: the “hope and future” that he was promised so many years ago when he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Those of us he left behind can ONLY imagine the story he is living out right now. 2 Corinthians 5:8, “…to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” Family celebrating his life here, and in heaven, are Claire, his adoring wife and soul-mate of 29 years, children Robert Dees (Anna), Gayle Dees Millburg (Leo), David Dees (Sue), Chris Dees, Brian Dees (Julie), Melanie Stoffregen Frey (Nathan), Chris Stoffregen (Angie), and Karla Stoffregen, who eagerly greeted Reagan into heaven. Because Reagan took to heart God’s words to “be fruitful and multiply,” he was re-warded with 16 grandchildren…of which Tanara and Johnny Pat Millburg have gone before awaiting Grandpa’s arrival…and 10 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way. Our family invites you to make donations in Reagan’s honor to The Refuge Ranch – Austin, Texas (www.therefugedmst.org).
Claire Dees
Reagan Wood (R.W.) Dees
April 29, 1927
~
August 29, 2021
Husband to Claire Dees
In Remembrance of Class Member’s Husband...
George Rogers Mayton was born in Aimwell, Alabama on September 13,1918. He passed away on September 3, 2021 just 10 days short of his 103rd birthday. George was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister, his first wife of over 60 years Una Mayton and his second wife of 15 years Bobbie Hale Mayton. He is survived by his daughter Carol Jackson, grandsons Larry Fickel (Jennifer), Randy Fickel (Christine), great grandsons Christopher (Erica), Jacob and two great great granddaughters. He is also survived by Bobbie’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
George spent his early years in rural Alabama and graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1937. While in the Sweetwater area he met and married the love of his life, Una McManus on June 12, 1941.
George worked at Little Drug Company in nearby Linden, Alabama until he was called to serve his country and entered the Army on November 18, 1942. He left the military three years later as a Sargent, in November 1945, at the conclusion of World War II. During his tenure in the Army, he served in Alaska in the position of Chief Clerk.
After the war George returned to Linden where he and Una lived until 1952 when they moved to Austin, Texas. Shortly after their arrival in Austin they joined other family members as part-ner’s in Mayton’s Food Market, later known as Mayton’s Minimax. That partnership ultimately resulted in Lamar Village Shopping Center, located at 3800 North Lamar Blvd.
After closing the grocery store in December 1972, George worked as a purchaser at the Austin State School, until his retirement in December 1982. Much of his almost 40 years of retire-ment was spent on the golf course with has dedicated group of golf friends.
Throughout his life George was very active in his church. He served for many years as a Dea-con at Hyde Park Baptist Church where he was a member for over 54 years. In 2007 he was one of the Charter Members who founded Austin Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon and in 2013 was named Deacon Emeritus.
Bobbie Mayton 9.11.1922-4.14.2014
George Rogers Mayton
September 13, 1918
~
September 3, 2021
Husband to Bobbie Mayton
In Remembrance of Class Member’s Husband...
Virgil Harold Bourne
October 2, 1945 ~
September 20, 2021
Brother to Jim Bourne
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday September 26, 2021 at Oakvale Baptist Church in
Oakvale, MS for Virgil Harold Bourne, 75 of Oak Vale, who passed away on Monday, September 20,
2021 at Saint Dominic Hospital.
Interment will be at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakvale. Bro Jay Hayes and Bro Dudley Wil-
liamson will officiate. Special Music will be performed by Chris Turnage and Sherry Hill. Visitation will
be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Oakvale Baptist Church.
Harold was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked on the railroad for 37 years. He was a
gentle spirit who never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Bourne; mother, Virgie Hathorn Bourne; brother, Bill
Bourne. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dianne Alexander Bourne of Oak Vale, MS; son, Gregg
Bourne (Vanessa) of Sunning Dale, UK; daughter, Gretchen D Reed (Jess) of Prairieville, LA; brother,
James Carol Bourne (Carolyn) of Austin, TX; grandsons, Sam Reed, Gavin Bourne; and Drake
Reed. granddaughter, Hannah Bourne.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an
online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com
Jim Bourne
In Remembrance of Class Member’s Brother...
Harold Borne
Mary Elaine Carlson, 89, went to her eternal heavenly home on Fri-
day, September 24, 2021. Mary Elaine was born on April 25, 1932 in Panama City, Flori-
da. Her parents were Arry Oakley Mathis and Laurie Elaine Elmore (Hutto). In October
of 1954 she married her beloved Oliver David Carlson in Panama City but soon after they
made their life long home in Austin, TX. To them were born three sons, Michael, Gary
and Glenn.
Mary Elaine and Oliver were long time members of Hyde Park Baptist church and in lat-
er years Austin Baptist Church. She served as an administrative assistant at Hyde Park.
They served the Lord by their involvement with their church by teaching, choir, and
many other church and community activities.
Mary Elaine is preceded in death by her husband Oliver and her parents, as well as her
brother William J (Billy Joe) Mathis, and many beloved sisters-in-law. She is survived by
her sons Michael Carlson of Fort Worth, TX (Patti), Gary Carlson of Austin, TX (Frankie)
and Glenn Carlson of Georgetown, TX.
Surviving include her nieces Mary Jane German and Frances Taylor both of Florida. She
is also survived by grandchildren Kimberly McKee, Charles Berard, Courtney Jenkins,
Erin Garcia, Kristin Schroeder, Krystal Carlson, Blake Carlson and Sarah Carlson, as well
as great-grand children: Ashlyn Jenkins, Abi Jenkins, Connor McKee, Wyatt Schroeder,
Kimber McKee, Lucas Berard, Tucker Schroeder, Rhett Schroeder and Lucas Garcia.
Oliver Carlson
9.24.1930-6.22.2012
In Remembrance of Class Member’s Wife...
Oliver Carlson
9.24-1930-6.22.2012
Mary Elaine Carlson
April 25, 1932
~
September 24, 2021
Wife of Oliver Carlson
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Newsom
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