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▰ Miriam Morris Downes

Died March 02, … More Information
Miriam Morris Downes, born July 10, 1917 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 2, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Miriam was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Kathy Downes, Ted Downes, Joellen Schaffer

▰ Mary Beatrice (Miller) Downes

Died October 13, … More Information
Mary Beatrice (Miller) Downes, 91, of Marlin, Texas gained her wings on October 13, 2000.
Obituary published: October 14, 2000 in "Waco Tribune Herald"

▰ Mary Berriochoa Downes

Died November 21, … More Information
Mary Berriochoa Downes, born September 24, 1925 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 21, 2012 in Texas. Mary was 87. Tags: #Mary #Louis #Chris #Harold #Vickie #Patrick #Dennis #Mike #Heather #Sarah #Amanda #Kelly #Josh #Matt #Louisa #Fergus #Allie #Drew #Mason #Layla #Evan #Brennan #Northbrook #Texas
Obituary: Mary B. Downes, age 87, born 24, 1925, in Shoshone, Idaho and passed away, 21, 2012 in Littleton, Colorado, from complications of a stroke. She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann; sons, Louis and wife Chris, Harold and wife Vickie, Patrick and wife Kim, and Dennis. She also had 9 grandchildren, Mike, Dan, Heather, Sarah, Amanda, Pat, Kelly, Josh and Matt. She had 8 great-grandchildren, Louisa, Fergus, Allie, Drew, Mason, Layla, Evan and Brennan. Mary and husband Matt were residents of Northbrook since 1951, before retiring to Texas. Many Northbrook teens knew Mary as Mom because everytime they came through her door, she would feed them. She will be greatly missed by all. She was the greatest mom in the world.

▰ Mary Louise Downes

Died October 15, … More Information
Mary Louise Downes, born March 28, 1931 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 15, 2010 in Marlin, Texas. Mary was 79.

▰ Mary Berriochoa Downes

Died November 21, … More Information
Mary Berriochoa Downes, born September 24, 1925 went to be with her Lord and Savior November 21, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Mary was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Mike Berriochoa, Brian & Nadean Buchholz

▰ Lois [Stoller] Downes

Died February 19, … More Information
Lois [Stoller] Downes went into the presence of the Lord on February 19, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas.
Obituary published: February 20, 2002 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ John Richard Downes Jr

Died May 29, … More Information
John Richard Downes Jr , born December 30, 1928 passed from this life on May 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas. John was 83.

▰ H E Downes

Died September 23, … More Information
H E Downes, of Vernon, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 23, 1999. DOWNES was 76.
Obituary published: September 24, 1999 in "Wichita Falls T-RN"

▰ Gladys Byford Downes

Died February 13, … More Information
Gladys Byford Downes, age 81 of Palestine, Texas, joined the Lord February 13, 2007.
Obituary published: February 14, 2007 in "Duncan Banner (OK)"

▰ Gladys (Byford) Downes

Died February 13, … More Information
Gladys (Byford) Downes, age 81 of Palestine, Texas, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 13, 2007.
Obituary published: February 14, 2007 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Gladys Ann Downes

Died October 23, … More Information
Gladys Ann Downes, born March 2, 1957 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 23, 2016 in Waco, Texas. Gladys was 59. Tags: #Spanish #Marlin #Pastors #Davila #Joel #Lupe #Eulalia #Martinez #Antonio #Texas #Marcus #Isaac #Sylvia #Waco #Robert #Hewitt #Adams
Obituary: Gladys Martinez Downes, age 59, passed away , 23, 2016 in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be held on , 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Spanish Assembly of God in Marlin with Pastors Jonas Davila and Joel Davila officiating.

Gladys was born 2, 1957 to Lupe and Eulalia (Rosas) Martinez in San Antonio, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Marlin and a member of Spanish Assembly of God. Gladys enjoyed gardening, preparing meals for the church, her dogs and caring for her grandson along with her nieces and nephews.

Gladys leaves behind her son, Marcus Downes of Marlin, grandson, Isaac Downes
Of Marlin, sister, Sylvia Tobias of Waco, brothers, Robert Martinez of Hewitt and Isaac Martinez of Waco; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends

Services are under the direction of Adams .

▰ Gladys Ann Martinez Downes

Died October 23, … More Information
Gladys Ann Martinez Downes, born March 2, 1957 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 23, 2016 in Marlin, Texas. Gladys was 59.
Family members and close friends: , Amy Willars-brown, Isaac Downes, Gary Downes, Lisa Smith-gonzalez, Cody Butcher

▰ Georgia D (Brown) Downes

Died July 28, … More Information
Georgia D (Brown) Downes, of Mart, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 28, 1999. Georgia was 87.
Obituary published: July 29, 1999 in "Waco Tribune Herald"

▰ George V Downes

Died May 25, … More Information
George V Downes, of Texas, born in Woodlawn, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 25, 2002. George was 82.
Obituary published: May 26, 2002 in "Killeen Daily"

▰ George U Downes

Died May 25, … More Information
George U Downes, of Texas, born in Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 25, 2002. George was 82.
Obituary published: May 26, 2002 in "Temple Daily"

▰ Francis Edward Downes

Died April 25, … More Information
Francis Edward Downes, born January 17, 1925 passed from this life on April 25, 2015 in New Harmony, Texas. Francis was 90. Tags: #Delaware #Navy #Paula #Miami #Florida #Downes #Palestine #Texas #Jamie #Tyler #State #West #Pastor #Chamberlin #Larissa #Bullard #Memorial
Obituary: Eddie Downes, 90, of New Harmony, passed away on , 25, 2015 in Palestine. Eddie, a retired pipe molder for Tyler Pipe, was born on 17, 1925 in Sand Town, Delaware.

He grew up in Delaware and was drafted into the Navy following high school. He served for 40 years between active and reserve duty. He was married, and widowed, twice. He enjoyed traveling in his retirement years.

He is survived by his daughter, Paula Stankiewicz of Miami, Florida; son, Kim Downes of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Jamie Wright of Mt. Selman, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, , 28, 2015 at Tyler Memorial , 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler. services will be held at 11:00 AM, , 29, 2015, also at the funeral home with Pastor Phil Chamberlin officiating. Interment will follow at Larissa in Bullard.

Tyler Memorial is entrusted with the arrangements.

▰ Francis "Eddie" Edward Downes

Died April 25, … More Information
Francis "Eddie" Edward Downes, born January 17, 1925 joined the Lord April 25, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. Francis was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Susan Parr, Cindy Gorman, Charles Reeves

▰ Flossie M Downes

Died March 18, … More Information
Flossie M Downes passed away March 18, 2015 in Mt Vernon, Texas. Tags: #James
Obituary: Flossie passed away on , 18, 2015. Flossie was a resident of Mt Vernon, Texas at the time of passing. Flossie was married to James.

▰ Elizabeth Hunt "Betsy" (Armistead) Downes

Died April 14, … More Information
Elizabeth Hunt "Betsy" (Armistead) Downes, age 55 of Dallas, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 14, 2012.
Obituary published: April 15, 2012 in "Statesman"

▰ Cora (Steele) Downes

Died July 21, … More Information
On July 21, 2008, Cora (Steele) Downes, 85, of Vernon, Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: July 22, 2008 in "Vernon D-R"

▰ Cora (Steele) Downes

Died July 20, … More Information
Cora (Steele) Downes, age 85 of Vernon, Texas, departed this life Sunday July 20, 2008.
Obituary published: July 21, 2008 in "Vernon D-R"

▰ Clara M Downes

Died February 09, … More Information
Clara M Downes, born February 24, 1923 passed from this life on February 9, 2014 in Killeen, Texas. Clara was 90.

▰ Billy Eugene Downes

Died October 16, … More Information
Billy Eugene Downes, age 56 of Vernon, Texas passed away October 16, 1998.
Obituary published: October 17, 1998 in "Wichita Falls T-RN"

▰ Barbara Dorothy (Block) Downes

Died April 30, … More Information
Barbara Dorothy (Block) Downes, of Texas, born in Hartford, Connecticut, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2010. Barbara was 78.
Obituary published: May 01, 2010 in "Statesman"

▰ Anna Sue Downes

Died May 05, … More Information
Anna Sue Downes, born December 1, 1941 passed from this world into the next May 5, 2016 in Vernon, Texas. Anna was 74. Tags: #Billy
Obituary: Anna was born on 1, 1941 and passed away on , May 5, 2016. Anna was a resident of Vernon, Texas at the time of passing. Anna was married to Billy.

▰ Alice (Albert) Downes

Died September 29, … More Information
Alice (Albert) Downes, age 93 of Wichita Falls, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 29, 2005.
Obituary published: September 30, 2005 in "Vernon D-R"

▰ Tara Leigh (Whitacre) Downer

Died August 10, … More Information
Tara Leigh (Whitacre) Downer, of Texas, born in Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 10, 2010. Tara was 52.
Obituary published: August 11, 2010 in "Statesman"

▰ Sharon Lee Downer

Died March 20, … More Information
Sharon Lee Downer, born May 4, 1943 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 20, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Sharon was 73.

▰ Sharon Lee Downer

Died March 20, … More Information
Sharon Lee Downer, born May 4, 1943 died March 20, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Sharon was 73.
Family members and close friends: , Patti & April San Jose Marriott, Rob And Jenni Jones, Beth & Larry Batchelor, Gayle Vittorini, Tom Sunstrom, Ann Basarab, Seth Krauss, Lisa Mcilvride, Susan Eason, Marilyn Intagliata, Kelly Miller, Geneva & Murali Nannapaneni, Marian Dehm, Cynthia Ward, David Cody, Pat Bohannon, John/kaye Squires, Nancy Mccurdy, Harry Scott, Ryan And Carmon Fielder, Clara Spriggs-adams, Jennifer, Randy Scott

▰ Robert Downer

Died April 05, … More Information
Robert Downer, born January 7, 1931 joined the Lord April 5, 2017 in Texas. Robert was 86. Tags: #Walter #Hospital #First #Church #Harry #Handel #Batavia #Lake #Brandon #Vermont #Vocal #Westminster #Princeton #Mildred #Newman #York #Carnegie #Bruno #Leonard #Dimitri #Guido #Bachelor #Music #Masters #Minister #Second #Germantown #Philadelphia #Fanwood #United #Army #Frankfort #Germany #Chaplain #Terrie #Wilmington #Worship #Austin #Texas #Assistant #Bethany #Delaware #Alumni #Award #Ministers #Father #George #Downer #Mother #Dorothy #Patricia #Thomas #Stephen #Combs #Virginia #Teresa #Mark #Renee #Eloise #Pantermuehl #Wimberly #Buddy #Deedaddy #Preston #Michigan #Danielle #Lauren #Madison #Kayla #Ryan #Louise #Avant #Trinity
Obituary: George Robert Downer was born 7, 1931 in a blizzard in Buffalo, NY and died 5, 2017. Bob attended elementary school, Junior and Senior High in Washington, DC. In the school system and in the church, he discovered the joy of singing. He was a tenor soloist at Walter Reed Hospital Chapel and First Baptist Church in downtown DC. President Harry Truman attended that church and was present when Bob sang the tenor solos in Handel's "Messiah".
As a child, Bob spent many summers on a relative's farm near Batavia, NY. As a teenager, he worked at a camp on Lake Dunmore, near Brandon, Vermont. During the summer of 1949 Bob attended a 3 week Vocal camp at Westminster Choir in Princeton, NJ. Unknowingly, Bob also met his future wife, Mildred Craven Newman. met again in of 1950 when each enrolled as freshmen at Westminster.
Following their freshman year, he and Mildred were each selected as members of the 40 voice touring Westminster Choir. In the following 3 years, they traveled on 3 separate extensive tours, in 23 states. also sang 25 concerts with the New York Philharmonic in Carnegie Hall, NYC under the direction of Bruno Walter, Leonard Bernstein, Dimitri Metropolis and Guido Cantelli.
Bob graduated from Westminster in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. He and Mildred were married 7, 1954. He earned his Masters of Music Degree in 1955.
Bob served as a Minister of Music at Second Presbyterian Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, PA from 1951 to 1954 and at Fanwood Presbyterian Church in Fanwood, NJ from 1954 to 1955.
Bob served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 with one of those years in Frankfort, Germany where he was assigned to the Chaplain's headquarters. Mildred and daughter Terrie joined him there.
Upon returning to the states, he was called as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC. He served there from 1957 to 1959.
In of 1959 he was called as Minister of Music and Worship at First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas. He stayed in that position for 35 years. In 1961, Mildred was made Assistant Minister of Music. Bob planned all of the worship services and together they directed 8 singing choirs and 3 handbell choirs. Hundreds of students sang in the graded choir program over the years many of whom chose careers in music. Bob and Mildred retired in of 1994. Following his retirement he orchestrated an addition and remodeling of his beloved family home in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Bob and Mildred received "The Alumni Merit Award" from Westminster Choir , Princeton, NJ in 1987 and were later named Ministers of Music Emeritus at First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his Father, George Emmon Downer, Mother, Dorothy Gravatte Downer, sister, Patricia Downer Thomas and son-in-law Stephen Loy Combs. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred Newman Downer of Virginia, daughter Teresa Downer Combs of Virginia , son Mark Elliott Downer and wife Renee Joseph Downer of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Eloise Downer Pantermuehl of Wimberly, Texas and her husband Buddy Pantermuehl, as well as 5 grandchildren who lovingly called him Deedaddy; Preston Gill of Michigan and wife Danielle Gill; Lauren Combs, Madison Combs and fiancé Kayla See of Virginia; Ryan and Brandon Downer of Texas, 2 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren of Michigan; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a close family friend who became like another daughter, Louise Kemp Avant.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Music Ministry of First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701.

▰ Mildred C Downer

Died August 01, … More Information
Mildred C Downer, born July 1, 1932 went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2018 in Pflugerville, Texas. Mildred was 86.

▰ Mildred Newman Downer

Died August 01, … More Information
Mildred Newman Downer, born July 1, 1932 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her August 1, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Mildred was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Virginia Craddock, Bob Trotter

▰ Ida Downer

Died January 24, … More Information
Ida Downer, born February 27, 1930 departed this life Sunday January 24, 2015 in Huntington, Texas. Ida was 84.

▰ George Robert Downer

Died April 05, … More Information
George Robert Downer, born January 7, 1931 died on April 5, 2017 in Round Hill, Texas. George was 86.

▰ George Robert Downer

Died April 05, … More Information
George Robert Downer, born January 7, 1931 entered eternal life April 5, 2017 in Pflugerville, Texas. George was 86.

▰ George Robert Downer

Died April 05, … More Information
George Robert Downer, born January 7, 1931 died April 5, 2017 in Austin, Texas. George was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Lea Ann Dixon, Angela Eisert

▰ Christopher Glen Downer

Died June 01, … More Information
Christopher Glen Downer, born April 19, 1968 passed from this world into the next June 1, 2016 in Katy, Texas. Christopher was 48.

▰ Christopher Glen Downer

Died June 01, … More Information
Christopher Glen Downer, born April 19, 1968 entered eternal life June 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Christopher was 48.
Family members and close friends: , Karen Weaver, Gabrielle Alashqar, Jeremy Simpson

▰ Carrie J (Woods) Downer

Died January 30, … More Information
Carrie J (Woods) Downer, age 94 of Texas, gained her wings on January 30, 2008.
Obituary published: January 31, 2008 in "Galveston Daily"

▰ Agnes Royal Downer

Died July 12, … More Information
Agnes Royal Downer, born April 8, 1931 entered eternal life July 12, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Agnes was 84.

▰ Robert "Bob" Downend

Died March 24, … More Information
Robert "Bob" Downend, of Texas, born in Indiana, entered eternal life March 24, 1998. Robert was 75.
Obituary published: March 25, 1998 in "Wichita Falls TRN"

▰ William Kenneth Downen

Died December 15, … More Information
William Kenneth Downen, age 88 of Texas, born in Thompsonville, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on December 15, 1997.
Obituary published: December 16, 1997 in "Monitor"

▰ Billy Ray Downen Sr

Died July 04, … More Information
Billy Ray Downen Sr , born September 14, 1935 passed away peacefully July 4, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Billy was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Laurel Tatum

▰ Laura Proffitt Downe

Died November 20, … More Information
Laura Proffitt Downe, born June 20, 1930 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her November 20, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Laura was 86.

▰ Donald M Downe

Died July 27, … More Information
Donald M Downe, born August 28, 1928 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 27, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. Donald was 85. Tags: #Laura
Obituary: Donald was born on 28, 1928 and passed away on , 27, 2014. Donald was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of passing. Donald was married to Laura.

▰ Vaudine (Scates)[Brown] Downdy

Died October 19, … More Information
Vaudine (Scates)[Brown] Downdy, age 86 of Tyler, Texas passed away October 19, 2006.
Obituary published: October 20, 2006 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Susan (Allen) Downard

Died June 14, … More Information
Susan (Allen) Downard, 85 of Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, June 14, 2008.
Obituary published: June 15, 2008 in "BCS Eagle"

▰ Paul R Downard

Died January 22, … More Information
Paul R Downard, born August 11, 1921 passed away peacefully January 22, 2013 in Universal City, Texas. Paul was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Brenda Law, Nancy Schick, Debbie Stanley, Carlos Gomez, Amy Gallien, Keena Berwald, Ruby Froelick, Beverly Weatherington, Liz Downard, Tiffany Ward, Janell Lange, Allen Wilkins, Fran Williams, Lorenzo Gomez, Rosie Diaz Downard, Mary Moore, Sarah Ransleben

▰ Kenneth Lee Jr Downard

Died August 30, … More Information
Kenneth Lee Jr Downard, 26, of Dickinson, Texas departed this life August 30, 2005.
Obituary published: August 31, 2005 in "Galveston Daily"

▰ Doris Beaty Downard

Died June 01, … More Information
Doris Beaty Downard, born January 24, 1931 passed from this life on June 1, 2015 in Denton, Texas. Doris was 84.
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