Donald Harry Clark: 1929 - 2012

HGCA member since 1991 DONALD HARRY CLARK , age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in Houston. He was born on October 23, 1929, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Russell and Bonnie Clark. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years. In 1952, while attending Texas A&M University, he married the love of his life, Norma "Jackie" Clark.

A year later, Don graduated first in his class from A&M, with a degree in civil engineering. He went on to become a Professional Civil Engineer. Don thoroughly enjoyed over forty years employed by N.L. Baroid, as Manager of Engineering, until his retirement. Don was a very active member of the Houston Elks Lodge # 151, for forty-one years, where he had been appointed a past Exalted Ruler. He was also a member of American Legion Post #0560, for twenty-seven years. Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma "Jackie" Clark.

He is survived by his son, Russell " Rusty" Clark and wife Tracye; sister, Carol Pickens and husband Ray; grandchildren, Chase Russell Clark and Garrett Ryan Clark; nephew, Austin Pickens; niece, Maria Gillespie; and many close relatives and friends. Memorial Service: 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2012, Earthman Southwest Chapel, Stafford. Memorials in Don's name may be made to the Texas Elks Endowment, Inc., www.texaselks.org, Elks National Foundation, www.elks.org, or to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, www.pbtfus.org.

James M. Lueders: 1947 - 2011

James Michael Lueders, born on 9-16-1947 passed away on 1-26-11. A lifelong Houstonian, Mike grew up in Pecan Park and attended Broadway Baptist Church and school. He graduated from Milby High School in 1966, and was a proud Milby Buffalo who always enjoyed class reunions.

Mike served in Korea as a member of the U.S. Army, and enjoyed a long career with the postal service. He met his wife, Marion Sullivan, at Channing players, a community theater where he was an actor. They married in 1985. A life member of the HGCA, he loved guns, dogs, books, music and being in the country, first with his parents in Plantersville and later with his wife at their ranch in Somerville.

Uncomfortable in his own skin, he loved to assume a costume and character. He was active at the Texas Renaissance Festival and for many years he was "Father Christmas" at Galveston's Dickens on the Strand where he won prizes for his costumes. Halloween was his favorite holiday. Every year his home had a theme, fog machines, music, and live actors. He frightened trick-or-treaters with his elaborate costumes and make-up, before treating them to gold doubloons, plastic bats and spider rings.
Mike is survived by his wife Marion, brother Eric Lueders and his wife Jill, niece Helen, Aunt Jean Marsh, and numerous cousins.
A memorial service was held on Friday January 28, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, CAP, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.

John D. Bruton, Jr: - 2011

John D. Bruton, Jr. passed away on January 14, 2011 at his home in Kingwood, TX. Retired from Exxon Mobil's real estate development company, Friendswood Development Corp, John was the Operations Manager for the master-planned community of Kingwood, TX. He is survived by his lovely wife, Dalphene; a brother, George; two sons; two daughters; 15 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.  

A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Kingwood Church of Christ, 2901 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, TX. Interment will be Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made honoring Mr. Bruton to the Christian School of Kingwood, 806 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood, TX , 78339.

Jack M. McCaine: 1923 - 2011

Jack M. McCaine, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on January 3, 2011. Born September 19, 1923 in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ethel Houck and Joseph McCaine, and son, James.
Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Flora Jean Thomas McCaine; daughter, Carolyn Damron and husband, Bob; son, John McCaine and wife, Julie; granddaughter, Allison Damron and Matt Jankowski; grandson, Zachary Damron; nephews, Richard Thomas and Doug Thomas.

Many lifelong friends met through the Houston Gun Collectors Association, Ruthven Commandery No. 2 K.T., Holland Lodge No. 1 and his love of airplanes also survive him. Jack attended Texas A & M '45, is a WWII veteran who served with the 384th B-17 Bomb group and is a Korean war veteran.

A special Thank You to Houston Hospice for the compassionate, comforting care they provided Jack in his final days. A memorial service was be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3816 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77025 at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 08, with The Rev. Patrick Miller officiating.

The burial was private at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the James S. McCaine '78 Endowed Scholarship Fund at Texas A & M University, ETID Dept., 3367 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843; Houston Hospice or a charity of your choice.

BRENT LAWRENCE BURG: 1940 - 2010

RON F. OSTLER: 1944 - 2010

HOUSTON - Ron F. Ostler, 65, of Houston and formerly Port Lavaca, passed away Feb. 27, 2010. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and member of the Houston Gun Collectors. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gun collecting.
He is survived by his daughters, Erica Nguyen and husband Joey of Port Lavaca, Marie Martinez and husband Angel of Seadrift; sons, Sonny Ostler and wife Gwen of San Antonio, Charles Ostler of Houston; sisters, Barbara Ramsey of Port Lavaca, Terri Hand and husband Tom of Corpus Christi; and 12 grandchildren.

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CLAYTON BRUCE GASKILL: 1954 - 2010

Clayton passed away Tuesday February 23, 2010 from acute myeloid leukemia. Clayton enjoyed the history and artistry of firearms, being a 25 plus year member of the National Rifle Association and the Houston Gun Collectors Association. Clayton was very involved with his daughter's life. He enjoyed watching his daughter play soccer over several years and several conferences. Clayton's proudest moment was seeing his daughter Stefanie graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point and be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He felt better about our country's future seeing the quality of young people who attended. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to West Point Pistol Team c/o US Association of Graduates at http://www.usma.edu/dmi/cwt_sponsorship.htm, or to HCGA P.O. 741427, Houston, TX, 77274-1429.Pace Funeral Home200 FM 350 North Rd.Livingston, TX 77351 www.pacefuneral.com

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JOE BOWMAN : 1925 - 2009

April 12, 1925 - June 28, 2009
- Joe Bowman passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 leaving behind his legacy and memories that will never be forgotten.

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