2022 Conf - Memorials

Birth Date:      7/31/1945

Death Date:    4/23/2021

Altrusa Member:        2006

Lea served as President of Altrusa of Anderson County for two years. She had also served the club as treasurer and director and had served as chair of the finance committee, communications committee and scholarship committee. She traveled to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in July, 2011 to represent the Club at the International Altrusa Convention. She was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she served as chair of multiple committees. She was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was employed at the CPA firm of Bolton, Sullivan, Taylor & Weber, L.L.P. for 8 ½ years but retired at the end of May, 2011. She had to go on a brief respite as a Emeritus Altrusan due to health issues, but battled her way back to the club she loved. Lea was well known for her smile and willingness to pitch in where ever there was a need. She is survived by two sons, a daughter and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Birth Date:      9/6/1931

Death Date:    8/29/2021

Altrusa Member:        2006

Eloise became a member of the Arlington Club in 2006 and served as Secretary in 2011-2013. Literacy was her Passion, she served on the Altrusa Arlington Literacy committee. Eloise was a very active member of Altrusa Arlington. Eloise was a devoted elementary school teacher for almost 50 years. She loved music and singing harmony and was involved in a Gospel trio in college. She Also enjoyed singing with The Master's Singers at First Baptist Church Arlington.

 

Birth Date:      3/4/1923

Death Date:    1/16/2022

Altrusa Member:        1968

Aunt Susie served Altrusa faithfully from 1968 until the last months of her 98 year long life. Sue served as Club President 1973-1974, District Nine Governor 1982-1984, and several International committees. Sue's dedication to Altrusa was recognized in the establishment of the District Nine Sue Powell Perfect Attendance Award. She was a guiding and supportive friend to many Altrusans and always took the time to reach out and check in. Sue is missed deeply.

 

Birth Date:      3/2/1949

Death Date:    1/29/2022

Altrusa Member:        2002

Five words to describe Adrien:

Energetic: Adrien always had the kind of spirit that would tackle anything. No matter how difficult the task, she was willing to give it her best. I remember how she took on the task of raising her granddaughter. The task was daunting, but she never let it get her down.

Compassionate: Altrusa was meant for Adrien and Adrien was meant for Altrusa. When she became an Altrusan, service took on a new meaning. She was always ready to lend her time and talents to whatever project there was at hand.

Optimistic: One of my favorite qualities of Adrien’s. No matter what the situation, she could always find a silver lining. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and two weeks later she went to District Conference and wore her signature smile the entire weekend.

Helpful: That compassion I mentioned earlier drove Adrien to tackle many service projects, committee chair, vice-president, and shoulder to lean on whenever needed.

Dancer: I could never leave out Dancer. It never failed after a day of workshops and meetings at Conference; you could always find Adrien on the floor. She would be dancing to whatever the beat was. Although I think the "oldies" were her favorites. Even though Adrien was no longer 30-something, she could out dance and outlast all of us. I can't remember a Conference when she wasn't one of the last Altrusans to be on the dance floor.

 

Birth Date:      11/9/1919

Death Date:    1/17/2020

Altrusa Member:        1961

Mary McDaniel was a beloved Altrusan for 65 years. She served our Club in nearly every capacity on the Board, including Vice President, President, and Parliamentarian. Mary was an expert on parliamentary procedure, etiquette, and grammar. By volunteering to portray the main character in our annual fundraiser, Soup with Mrs. Claus, Mary became known around our area as "Mrs. Claus." Children would even recognize Mary around town during the year and "knew" that she was out on the lookout for Santa. Many would come up to her to let them know that she could tell Santa that they were being good. Mary wrote an editorial, Peeking at Pampa, under the pseudonym "Katie" for The Pampa News from the 1980s-1990s. She also kept up with the happenings of Altrusans and reported on those in our Club newsletter, Altrusa Views, for most of her 65 years of Altrusa service. Mary also served our community as a Gold Coat for our local Chamber of Commerce. She was very active in her church, of which she was a member for 88 years and served as a soprano for her church choir for 70 years. Mary was recognized in 2013 as Pampa's Citizen of the Year. She lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through it all, Mary stayed the course, dedicated to caring for her family, working in the community, and serving in her church. She spent countless hours with her grandchildren and their children carrying on the wisdom and education her parents instilled in her. Mary was quick to give advice, support, and encouragement to all who knew her.

 

Birth Date:      5/12/1932

Death Date:    5/4/2021

Altrusa Member:        1968

Marian Stroup joined the Altrusa International of Pampa, Texas, Inc. on January 8, 1968. She served as President for the 1978-1979 term. She was a very active member until her husband passed away and she became manager of Ethridge Claim Service. Her activities in Altrusa were somewhat curtailed at that point, since she could not dedicate as much time to Altrusa. She continued on and participated as much as possible in Altrusa activities and fundraisers. Marian will certainly be missed as one of the pioneers in the Pampa Altrusa Club.

 

Birth Date:      8/20/1948

Death Date:    9/8/2021

Altrusa Member:        2003

Courtenay Tanner was a “beam of light and energy” to all around her. Her community support to Richardson was unmatched. She served on Altrusa’s Grants and Fundraising committees, was an active member of the Rotary Club, the Woman’s Club and was recognized with the Hearts for the Arts Award in 2014.

 

Birth Date:      10/10/1941

Death Date:    2/28/2022

Altrusa Member:        1997

Jackie Fremming was a longtime Altrusan. After retiring as a Major in the Air Force Nurse Corps with 20 years of service, Jackie and her husband, Don, settled in San Antonio. Jackie joined Altrusa in 1997 and served in many offices throughout her 25 years including Altrusa San Antonio's president two years. (2006-2007 & 2008-2009). Jackie had many years of prefect attendance even throughout her surgeries and chemo treatments. Jackie was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church and many other volunteer organizations. She was very generous with her time and gifts to them all. We have lost a blessed and beloved friend.

 

Birth Date:      5/11/1927

Death Date:    1/7/2021

Altrusa Member:        1972

As a Sherman native, hundreds of families, friends, co-workers, and nursing students claimed Mary changed their lives for the better by seeing her live up to her creed; Do not harm, and do the greatest good." She met many of her best buddies being a member of the Sherman club where she held the position of President. She was always present for the Tour of Homes which the Sherman Altrusa club sponsored at Christmas time for many years. A Sherman legacy, she was highly regarded by all who knew her.

 

Birth Date:      2/9/1945

Death Date:    10/1/2021

Altrusa Member:        2012

Dr. Juan Caraveo "officially" became an Altrusan in 2012 after spending many years accompanying his wife to club events. Juan attended his first District Conference in 2012 being the first male member of both the Temple Club and District Nine and he relished in that fact. He said he only came to Conference for the hugs....and he got more than his share loving every minute of it. He loved to give back and interact with his fellow Altrusans and was quick with a smile, quick with a hug and quick to help in any way he could. One of his favorite conference responsibilities was to escort Past Governor Sue Powell at the Governor's Banquet. Juan was special to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Written by: Kathy Folley - International President Altrusa International, Inc.

 

Birth Date:      11/27/1941

Death Date:    1/23/2022

Altrusa Member:        2009

Marie was full of life and truly loved people. She joined Altrusa in 2009 and faithfully served on many committees including the Taste of the Holidays and Caring Ball fundraisers. Marie served on the Temple Club board 2013-2014 as Corresponding Secretary and also served on the Temple Foundation board 2016-2017 as Vice President and 2017-2018 as President. She and her loving husband, Tom, enjoyed traveling to sunny places where she could stick her toes in the sand. To know Marie was to love her. Her bright smile was always welcoming and she was a tremendous support to anyone who crossed her path. Marie made a huge impact at her job at Cornerstone Gardens as a Marketing Director for the Senior Care facility where she had recently retired. We will miss our Altrusa sister.

 

Birth Date:      4/13/1920

Death Date:    12/25/2021

Altrusa Member:        1979

Dr. Margaret Hughes was born in 1920 into a large family in Cleburne, Tx, but her drive for education and success allowed her to eventually achieve her doctorate in Library Sciences and she became the director of all library serves at Baylor University. Dr. Hughes became a member of Altrusa of Waco in 1979. She served as a Board Director, Chair and member of many committees. Dr. Hughes was awarded Emeritus Status in 2017 after 37 years of membership. Dr. Hughes was instrumental in Altrusa of Waco having our club records and memorabilia stored in the Texas Collection at Baylor University. The true Altrusan spirit.