 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   Nicholas Peter Sollenne 16 November 1930 - 14 March 2020 Jean Vaught Sollenne 13 October 1932 - 8 February 1994  Nicholas "Nick" Peter Sollenne, Jr. was transformed from his humanly body to his heavenly body on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nick was born on November 16, 1930, son of Nicholas Peter Sollenne, Sr. and Margaret DeMatteis Sollenne in Lyons, New York. He was reared a Catholic and always remembered the tenants of his faith. Nick joined the United States Air Force on December 29, 1950 in Rochester, New York, as a Basic Airman. He was honorably discharged to retirement as a Staff Sergeant on January 31, 1971. He was variously stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas; Perrin Air Force Base in Denison, Texas; Los Angeles in Segundo, California and Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland. He proudly served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. While cruising the streets of Sherman, Texas one evening with some of his Air Force buddies, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Jean Vaught, They were married on September 12, 1953 and subsequently welcomed 5 little bundles of joy into the world - Nicky, Karen, Richard, David and Betsy. Nick is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers and sisters, Bill, Peter, Non and Dasch; and his much beloved son, Richard Vaught Sollenne, Sr; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Paul Titus Vaught and Lucille Mathis Vaught. He is survived by his children, Nicholas Peter Sollenne, III, M.D. and wife, Stacy, of Bellaire, Texas; Karen Jean Sollenne Richardson of Denison, Texas; Robert David Sollenne and wife, Karen, of Humble, Texas; and Elizabeth "Betsy" Lucille Sollenne Serrao and husband, Desmond, of Las Vegas, Nevada; as well as his daughter-in-law, Barbara Andrews Sollenne of Sherman, Texas, who lived with him and Betsy for several years following the death of his son Richard. He also is survived by grandchildren, Angela Jean Richardson; Bradley David Sollenne; Leah Ruth Sollenne; Richard Vaught Sollenne, Jr. and John Breedlove. Also surviving are 9 great-grandchildren. After the death of his wife, Nick went to live with his daughter, Betsy, who took him on a wild ride from 2012 to 2019; they lived in Greenville, Texas; Rockwall, Texas; Brownsville, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; Parrish Florida, Bradenton, Florida; and finally Las Vegas, Nevada, He loved to travel; some of his favorite places were Branson, Missouri; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Washington, D.C. While in Louisiana, he visited Barksdale Air Force Base where he was able to see a display of United States war airplanes, bringing back many memories. In Washington, D.C. he visited the Vietnam Memorial reminiscently running his hands over the black granite walls the engraved names of those lost, many of whom were his friends. Also humbling to him were his visits to Arlington National Cemetery and the solemnity of the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Some of the most favorite things he did was watching the Harlem Globetrotters in person, standing on the 50 yard line at the Cowboys Stadium, going to the Texas State Fair and the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Nick was one of those people who never met a stranger. He loved to shop at Kroger's in Rockwall; when he would come in, the staff would yell "Nick!" as he became a part of the family (and one of their biggest spenders). He once became missing while on a public outing. In looking for him, he was found playing with a group of kids. Nick began experiencing ill health in 2018. During this time, and especially the last 6 months of his life, his son-in-law, Desmond, a retired critical care nurse, provided almost total care for him. The love and care shown to him is incomparable, Many thanks to Nathan Adelson Inpatient Hospice in Las Vegas, whose care allowed him to pass into the Heavenly arms of God in peace. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2020 at Waldo Funeral Home Chapel. Nick was laid to rest next to his beloved wife at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Services were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Richard V. Sollenne 2 October 1958 - 30 July 2008 Barbara G. Sollenne 30 July 1954 - 18 January 2022 wed 22 April 1995  Barbara Gail Sollenne was born July 30, 1954. She died at home in Sherman, Texas on January 18, 2022 at the age of 67 from natural causes. Barbara grew up in Harlingen, Texas. She married Johnny Breedlove and had her only son, John Breedlove in 1972 at the age of 18. Over the years she lived in Denison, Killeen, Burleson, Rockwall, Knollwood, and Sherman, Texas. Barbara was remarried at the age of 41 to Richard Sollenne on April 22, 1995, and they moved to Burleson, Texas. Over the years her employers included Madonna Hospital, Diaper Jeans, Red Path Applicances, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Trailblazer; and she was most recently working as an appeal representative of HR Solutions (NGS) while living in Sherman, Texas. She was well loved and respected by all her employers and co-workers. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Karen Sollenne Richardson; father-in-law, Nick Sollenne; husband; sister, Linda McKee; mother, Lois Shearer; nephew, David Michael Armstrong; her beloved Granny, Oma Preston; and grandpa, Clayton Preston. She is survived by her son, John Breedlove and daughter-in-law, Carrie Breedlove of Denton, Texas. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Betsy Serrao; and niece, Angela Richardson; stepson, Richard Sollenne, Jr. and his children; her stepdaughter, Leah Sollenne and her children; niece, Shane Mauldin; sister-in-law, Sandra Armstrong; brother, Steve McKee; sister, Sandy Andrews; and her sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Gary Caldwell; as well as countless friends. Barbara was recently an active member at Victory Life Church in Sherman and was an avid prayer warrior and part of their intercessary prayer ministry. She was also actively involved at several other churches over the years including Calvary Cathedral Intermantional at Ft. Worth and Lakepointe Church in Rockwall. Barbara loved her cats; the colors purple and pink; watching old classic movies and westerns; listening to and singing praise and worship music; attending concerts with her son; sharing the Gospel; and spending time with family and friends. She was especially loved by and known as "Mimi" to her daughter-in-law, Carrie Breedlove's 5 nieces and 2 nephews, the Scott children, whom she loved as her own grandchildren. Barbara's Celebration of Life service took place at Victory Life Church in Sherman, Texas on Thursday afternoon, January 27, 2022; graveside services followed at West Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests people to consider donating to one of the following organizations Barbara loved and personally supported, or any local women's shelter, animal shelter, or food pantry. Food for the Poor: https://www.foodforthepoor.org/ Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com Funeral services for Richard V. Sollenne, 49, of Rockwall, Texas were held Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2008 at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Richard passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the All Saints Medical Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in Sherman, Texas on October 2, 1958, son of Nicholas Peter Sollenne, Jr. and Elizabeth Jean Vaught Sollenne. Richard graduated from Sherman High School and then later received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Jacksonville Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Florida. Richard served as a minister in the Non-Denominational Faith. He was a member of the Calvary Cathedral International Church in Ft. Worth, Texas. Richard served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gail Sollenne of Rockwall, Texas; father, Nicholas Peter Sollenne, Jr. of Rockwall; daughter, Leah Sollenne of Granbury, Texas; son, Richard V. Sollenne, Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Plano, Texas; stepson, John Breedlove and wife, Carrie, of Denton, Texas; 2 grandchildren, Mathis Bryce Barnes and MacKenzie Elizabeth Barnes; sisters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Sollenne of Rockwall, Texas; brother, David Sollenne and wife, Karen of Humble, Texas; sister, Karen Richardson of Denison, Texas; brother, Dr. Nicholas Sollenne, III and wife, Stacy of Houston, Texas. Richard is also survived by his niece, Angela Richardson of Denison, Texas; nephew, Brad Sollenne of Houston, Texas; cousin, Margaret Vaught of Sherman, Texas; and cousin, Susan Vaught of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Dr. P.T. a nd Lucille Vaught. Pallbearers were Mike Baecht, Richard Sollenne, Jr., John Breedlove, Jr., Dr. Nicholas P. Sollenne III, David Sollenne and Charles Docken. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2020 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |