Dora Helen Vanneste, 71, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August
17, 2009.
A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2009 at Waldo Funeral Home Chape, Sherman, Texas with Rev. Chet Teel officiating.  Graveside services were at Friendship Cemetery.
 .......Gann, Bob Gann and Albert Gann (known as Pete) and sisters Joyce Nichols and LoisMae Redbird.
Dora is survived by her beloved husband of 37, H. J. "Joe" Vanneste; 3 children, Deborah K. Coleman and husband, James, of Sherman; Steven D. Lowing of Denison; and Bruce E. Lowing and J'ainene of Van Alstyne; grandchildren, David A. Bell and wife, Gina, of Midland; Tonya Brown of Whitesboro; Matt Lowing and wife, Christy, of Tom Bean; Lauren; Lyndsi and Lacie Lowing of Denison; Tyler and Kayla Lowing of Gunter; Erika and C.J. Lowing of Van Alstyne; great-grandchildren; Ashleighn and Kodee Brown of Whitesboro; Emma and Easton Lowing of Tom Bean; and Christopher, Allison, Kelsey and Kolton Bell of Midland.  She has several nieces and nephews and a host of many other loving family and friends.
Pallbearers for Dora were Everett Suter, Don Cogburn, Roy Holmes, Randy Straka, Randy Wooten and Greg Miller.
Dora worked for Montgomery Wards in Sherman for 11 years.  She had a love for ceramics and owned and operated Dora's Country Crafts until health issues made her close her business.  Her love for creativity was expressed in her ceramics.
Dora loved being with her husband and family.  They were the apple of her eye.  She was known for her great sense of humor and many times reminded us of Lucille Ball.  We have many great memories that can never be replaced.  She was truly "one of a kind".  Her love for cooking brought many to her house for "lessons'.  Her passion for a beautiful yard was shown with each touch of her hands.  Her roses were beautiful as well as her flowerbeds and the freshly cut grass.  All that ever had the pleasure of meeting Dora will truly miss her. She never met a stranger. Her family will miss her greatly.

Funeral services for H.J. Joe Vanneste, age 74, of Sherman, TX were held Monday afternoon, July 28, 2014 at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the Friendship Cemetery in Sherman, Texas.
Joe passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his residence in Sherman.
He was born on January 26, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Leon and Helen Nielson Vanneste. Joe joined and served in the United States Air Force. He married Dora Helen Gann on September 16, 1971. Joe worked and retired from Anderson Clayton after 20 years. He then started and operated D & J Delivery Service in 1981. Joe loved to play dominoes.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Rogers of Colorado; son, Bruce Lowing of Van Alstyne, Texas; 7 grandchildren, Tonya Brown, David Bell, Tyler Fisher, Kayla Vest, Michael Lowing, Erika Lowing and C.J. Lowing; 6 great grandchildren; 2 nephews, Vernon Roth and Rollin Roth; and 7 great nieces and nephews. Joe is also survived by his special friend and care giver, Kathy Suter of Bells, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; niece, Kristi Wolters; and sister, Betty Roth.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County at 505 W. Center Street Sherman, Texas 75090.
Pallbearers were Roy Holmes, Chris Holmes, Charlie Hill, Billy Grove, Josh Copeland and Randy Straka.