▰ Fred Welch Died February 21, … More Information |
Fred Welch died unexpectedly on February 21, 1997 at the age of 66 in Earth, Texas. Obituary published: February 22, 1997 in "Amarillo D-N" |
▰ Franklin Dee Welch Died June 22, … More Information | Franklin Dee Welch, born January 28, 1927 passed away peacefully June 22, 2017 in Texas. Franklin was 90. |
▰ Franklin Dee Welch Died June 22, … More Information |
Franklin Dee Welch, born January 28, 1927 joined the Lord June 22, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Franklin was 90.
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Obituary: Franklin Dee Frank Welch, 90. died very peacefully at his home in Dallas surrounded by what he loved most. His daughters; his loving and devoted care-takers, and some of the things that reflect on a life well lived: his books, a few of his many awards, family photos and his own more notable photographs (taken in the 1950s in Paris as a Fulbright Scholar at the Ecole des Beaux Artes-armed with a beautiful new wife, Katherine Bittie McGar and an old Leica 3F). Sentimental collected trinkets and gifts lay about here and there. The walls are adorned with a wonderful art collection. Classical music or the sounds of Turner Classic Movies (Frank was a life-long movie lover with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the artform) wafted comfortingly through his room. His interests and long standing friendships with young and old alike continued all his life and reflected his broad erudition and insatiable curiosity. It must be said he died like he lived: humbly and very well, indeed. Born in Paris, Texas on 28, 1927 to Bonnie Dee and I. Frank Welch, young Frank moved with his family to Sherman, Texas where he grew up. He often loved telling about fond and vivid childhood memories where his parents would take him to have his picture made. would climb a long, dark hallway to the second floor of a downtown building, arriving at Wears Studio. Frank was immediately taken by a big, square skylight that spilled in an abundance of light. This fascination with the many characteristics of natural light was to have an important and lasting effect on his work all through his career. serving in the Merchant Marine and the Army as World War II was beginning to come to a close and then with the help of the G.I. Bill, Welch enrolled as an architecture student at Texas A&M University, overcoming his insecurity of algebra, geometry and trigonometry-prerequisites for calculus which is required to complete a degree program in architecture: V={5.0, < x< {-50, 5 < x >+10} = (or something like that). Frank earned his Bachelors Degree in 1951. He and Bittie arrived in Houston back from Paris in 1953 to welcome the birth of a new baby boy, Baker Thompson Welch, and Frank needed to get some work, pronto. He found some, drafting mostly, at a series of Houston architecture firms. Then a baby girl, Liz, arrived. One evening his life was about to change. He and Bittie were invited to a fortuitous dinner party where they met Texas pre-eminent regionalist architect, ONeil Ford. Welch and Ford sat up all night drinking and talking and before he knew it, the sun was coming up and Frank had been hired by his hero, Neil, as Ford was affectionately known. Welch was assigned by Ford as an on-site-architect of the Texas Instruments Semi-conductor Building in Richardson, TX. The family moved from Houston to Richardson. Another baby girl, Woo, arrived. Welch was commissioned for his first solo job in Midland in 1959, remodeling the home of John and BLee Dorn; again fortuitous timing worked in Franks favor. He took office space in the Odessa basement beneath his generous brother-in-laws haberdashery- Welch hunkered over his brightly lit drafting table-among the mannequins dressed in the latest gentlemans attire. Then came: The Birthday. Another Dorn commission, the simple but iconoclastic family shelter set on a bluff overlooking a private ranch and the austere wilds of West Texas in Sterling , it quickly garnered national attention, becoming a highly lauded and influential work of regional modern architecture, winning the Texas Society of Architects 25-Year Award-humbly sharing the honor with Louis Kahns Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth- More work was coming in and Frank was able to move his young family and practice to Midland where he would stay for the next 25 years. Frank Welch and Associates relocated one more to Dallas in the the early 80s, where he continued to work for another 35 years, putting out some of his best and most noted designs in residential, educational, ecclesiastical and recreational projects throughout Texas and beyond. He lectured often at Universities, and served on many Design Award Juries. He wrote extensively about architecture and published two well received books: PHILIP JOHNSSON AND TEXAS in 2000, and his memoir ON BECOMING AN ARCHITECT in 2014, and the book THIRTY HOUSES in 2015. It is no small thing to note that Frank was honored with more awards in Design Excellence than any architect in Texas. He wouldn like that kind of gasconade. Never the less, he earned his place in and on this world. Important accolades: The TSA Lifetime Achievement Award; The Preservation Dallas Award; his Paris Photographs in the Permanent Collection of the Dallas Museum of Arts. This year he was highly honored with The Texas Medal of Arts Award and the prestigious George Foster Harrell Award, both of which he was unable to attend. But he great friend and great architect Max Levy of Dallas remembered when accepting the George Foster Harrell Award: Frank was a hero and a friend. He was charismatic but humble; those qualities characterize him and his work. Work that is renowned, like him, for being both worldly and local. The Cultural eyes of Texas are upon him, and having been upon him for so many years, they have become better eyes. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, his son Baker Welch and his grandson Nicholas Caroland. Frank is survived by his two daughters and sons-in laws, Elizabeth Liz Welch Tirrell and Edward Tirrell of Austin; Katherine Woo Welch Caroland and Trey Caroland of Nashville, and grandsons Franklin Tirrell of Houston and Clay Caroland of Dallas. He is also survived by a cousin, Clara Stoles of Deport, TX. He is also survived by nieces Susie Shands and Kathy Balch and nephew Philip Oviatt and their families. continued... |
▰ Franklin Dee Welch Died June 22, … More Information |
Franklin Dee Welch, born January 28, 1927 entered into eternal rest June 22, 2017 in Midland, Texas. Franklin was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Wendy Moonan, Pearlie Morris, Michael Huslage |
▰ Franklin Dee Welch Died June 22, … More Information |
Franklin Dee Welch, born January 28, 1927 gained his wings on June 22, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Franklin was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Wendy Moonan, Pearlie Morris, Michael Huslage |
▰ Frank Iii Welch Died January 26, … More Information |
Frank Iii Welch passed away January 26, 1996 in Houston, Texas. Obituary published: January 27, 1996 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Frank Derrell Welch Died July 04, … More Information |
Frank Derrell Welch, of Texarkana, Texas, passed from this life on July 4, 2002. Frank was 56. Obituary published: July 05, 2002 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Frank Everette Welch Died July 02, … More Information | Frank Everette Welch, born December 2, 1927 entered eternal life July 2, 2017 in Orange, Texas. Frank was 89. |
▰ Francis E Welch Died September 23, … More Information |
Francis E Welch, of San Antonio, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 23, 1995. Francis was 78. Obituary published: September 24, 1995 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Frances Estelle Welch Died July 20, … More Information |
Frances Estelle Welch passed away July 20, 2000 in Forney, Texas. Obituary published: July 21, 2000 in "Dallas M-N (TX)" |
▰ Forrest Wayne Welch Died October 11, … More Information |
Forrest Wayne Welch, a resident of Panola Co, Texas for decades, died October 11, 2006 in Panola Co, Texas at the age of 55. Obituary published: October 12, 2006 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Floy (Clark) [Goble] [Moss] Welch Died September 20, … More Information |
Floy (Clark) [Goble] [Moss] Welch, of Wichita Falls, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 20, 2010. Floy was 99. Obituary published: September 21, 2010 in "GrahamLeader" |
▰ Florine Welch Died August 15, … More Information | Florine Welch, born December 1, 1926 departed this life Sunday August 15, 2015 in Groves, Texas. Florine was 88. |
▰ Florence Marie Welch Died March 08, … More Information | Florence Marie Welch, born April 9, 1925 passed from this life on March 8, 2016 in Vidor, Texas. Florence was 90. |
▰ Faye Ruth Welch Died November 07, … More Information |
Faye Ruth Welch, age 74 of Sherman, Texas, joined the Lord November 7, 2006. Obituary published: November 08, 2006 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Faye Ruth "Ladybug" Welch Died November 08, … More Information |
Faye Ruth "Ladybug" Welch, age 74 of Sherman, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 8, 2006. Obituary published: November 09, 2006 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Faye Ruth "Ladybug" Welch Died November 09, … More Information |
Faye Ruth "Ladybug" Welch, age 74 of Sherman, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on November 9, 2006. Obituary published: November 10, 2006 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Faye Welch Died April 08, … More Information |
Faye Welch died unexpectedly on April 8, 1999 at the age of 70 in Waco, Texas. Obituary published: April 09, 1999 in "Waco Tribune Herald" |
▰ Fannie Merle Welch Died August 10, … More Information | Fannie Merle Welch, born March 2, 1927 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 10, 2015 in Bay City, Texas. Fannie was 88. |
▰ Evelyn Louise (Ross) Welch Died May 13, … More Information |
On May 13, 2003, Evelyn Louise (Ross) Welch, 81 of Texas passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: May 14, 2003 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Evelyn (Harrison) Welch Died December 02, … More Information |
On December 2, 2005, Evelyn (Harrison) Welch, 86, of San Angelo, Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home. Obituary published: December 03, 2005 in "San Angelo S-T" |
▰ Evelyn Imajean Welch Died July 16, … More Information | Evelyn Imajean Welch, born May 4, 1939 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 16, 2016 in Abilene, Texas. Evelyn was 77. |
▰ Eura E [Coffey] Welch Died March 29, … More Information |
Eura E [Coffey] Welch, age 87 of Texas, born in Pass Christian, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest March 29, 2001. Obituary published: March 30, 2001 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Eunice L (Rhoten) Welch Died February 02, … More Information |
Eunice L (Rhoten) Welch, of Azle, Texas, joined the Lord February 2, 2004. Eunice was 89. Obituary published: February 03, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Eunice I Welch Died March 26, … More Information |
Eunice I Welch, born December 10, 1916 gained her wings on March 26, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Eunice was 100.
Family members and close friends: , Judy Howard |
▰ Ettamarie (Wilson) Welch Died July 08, … More Information |
Ettamarie (Wilson) Welch, age 76 of Texas, born in Hanna, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2010. Obituary published: July 09, 2010 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Esther (Holdorf) Welch Died October 14, … More Information |
Esther (Holdorf) Welch, of San Marcos, Texas, entered eternal life October 14, 1999. Esther was 95. Obituary published: October 15, 1999 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Ernestine R (Reese) Welch Died March 16, … More Information |
Ernestine R (Reese) Welch, 70, of Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 16, 2005. Obituary published: March 17, 2005 in "Trinity Standard" |
▰ Ernest Frank Welch Died February 10, … More Information |
Ernest Frank Welch, age 65 of Texas, born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 10, 1999. Obituary published: February 11, 1999 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Erma J Welch Died January 02, … More Information |
Erma J Welch, born May 2, 1935 gained her wings on January 2, 2016 in Canton, Texas. Erma was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Doug And Mary Sockwell, Savannah Padgett, Kathy Edwards, Bill And Kathy |
▰ Erlinda Sainz Welch Died November 27, … More Information |
Erlinda Sainz Welch, born February 19, 1945 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 27, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas. Erlinda was 71.
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Obituary: Erlinda was born on 19, 1945 and passed away on , 27, 2016. Erlinda was a resident of Amarillo, Texas at the time of passing. Erlinda was married to David. |
▰ Elwyn Hugh Welch Died November 05, … More Information |
Elwyn Hugh Welch, age 72 of Tyler, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on November 5, 2003. Obituary published: November 06, 2003 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Elsie Ruth (Pearson) Welch Died April 02, … More Information |
Elsie Ruth (Pearson) Welch, age 71 of Texas, born in Michigan, died on April 2, 2002. Obituary published: April 03, 2002 in "Temple Daily" |
▰ Elsie Jo (Keith) Welch Died July 20, … More Information |
Elsie Jo (Keith) Welch, 73, of Abilene, Texas departed this life July 20, 2005. Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "Comanche Chief" |
▰ Elsie Jo Welch Died July 14, … More Information |
Elsie Jo Welch, age 73 of Abilene, Texas passed away July 14, 2005. Obituary published: July 15, 2005 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Elsie I (Houston) Welch Died February 23, … More Information |
Elsie I (Houston) Welch, of Tyler, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 23, 2008. Elsie was 81. Obituary published: February 24, 2008 in "Tyler C-T-T" |
▰ Elsie Marie Welch Died September 02, … More Information | Elsie Marie Welch, born October 1, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 2, 2016 in Groves, Texas. Elsie was 86. |
▰ Eloise Welch Died March 11, … More Information |
Eloise Welch, of Texas, born in Marthaville, Louisiana, passed from this world into the next March 11, 1999. Eloise was 81. Obituary published: March 12, 1999 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Elmer Welch Died August 26, … More Information | Elmer Welch, born October 19, 1927 entered into eternal rest August 26, 2017 in Athens, Texas. Elmer was 89. |
▰ Ellis L Welch Died December 18, … More Information |
Ellis L Welch, of Texas, born in Gastonia, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday December 18, 2001. Ellis was 65. Obituary published: December 19, 2001 in "Gaston G (NC)" |
▰ Elizabeth Jean "Shorty" (Browder) Welch Died August 06, … More Information |
Elizabeth Jean "Shorty" (Browder) Welch, 76 of Dickinson, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, August 6, 2008. Obituary published: August 07, 2008 in "Galveston Daily" |
▰ Elizabeth Welch Died May 02, … More Information |
Elizabeth Welch, born February 18, 1932 went to be with her Lord and Savior May 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Elizabeth was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Marsha Brumley And Husband Chris, Allan Flores, Rodney Welch, Numerous Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren, Marshall Welch, Greg Flores |
▰ Elizabeth Ann Welch Died January 10, … More Information |
Elizabeth Ann Welch, born July 3, 1932 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 10, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Rosario Collazo, Arlette Sawyer, Joann Lefrancois, Victor Failmezger |
▰ Elizabeth "Betsy" Madden Welch Died January 10, … More Information |
Elizabeth "Betsy" Madden Welch, born June 3, 1932 entered Heaven's gates on January 10, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Rosario Collazo, Arlette Sawyer, Joann Lefrancois, Victor Failmezger |
▰ Elinor Glynn (Rozelle) Welch Died June 21, … More Information |
Elinor Glynn (Rozelle) Welch, of Texas, passed from this world into the next June 21, 1999. Elinor was 68. Obituary published: June 22, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Elinor Glynn Welch Died June 21, … More Information |
On June 21, 1999, Elinor Glynn Welch, 68 of Houston, Texas passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: June 22, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Elinor Glynn Welch Died June 20, … More Information |
Elinor Glynn Welch, 68, of Houston, Texas gained her wings on June 20, 1999. Obituary published: June 21, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Elaine Welch Died November 04, … More Information |
Elaine Welch, age 45 of Dumas, Texas, entered eternal life November 4, 1997. Obituary published: November 05, 1997 in "Amarillo G-T" |
▰ Eileen Eiland Welch Died September 08, … More Information |
Eileen Eiland Welch went into the presence of the Lord on September 8, 2005 in Midland, Texas. Obituary published: September 09, 2005 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Edward Joseph Welch Died February 05, … More Information |
Edward Joseph Welch, 23, of Texas departed this life February 5, 2002. Obituary published: February 06, 2002 in "Holyoke H-H (MA)" |
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