 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  Mae Kearney Todd 1898 - 1929
 Star-Telegram January 19, 2009 Jerry F. Todd, 84, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 at a local care center. Funeral service was held Tuesday morning at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Bedford, Texas. Rev. Robyn Valdez officiated. Interment was held Wednesday morning at West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, Texas. Jerry F. Todd was born September 23, 1924, as the first of twins to Arthur T. and Mae Kearney Todd in Ft. Worth. He graduated from Sherman High School where he met his future wife of 62 years, Leta Kate "Kay" Maclin. Jerry attended Texas A&M until he received his draft notice in 1943. He immediately joined the U.S. Navy where his twin, Jack, was serving. Her served on the PT 1177 where he fought in major battles in the South Pacific in World War II. The U.S. Navy sent Jerry to Stanford University as a midshipman late in 1945. In March 1946, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. He and Kay were married that same month. He returned to Stanford, finishing his mechanical engineering degree in 1949. Jerry had a rewarding career as a designer and building of gasoline plants, compression stations and carbon black plants. He was president of 2 engineering companies and retired from Sid Richardson Gasoline and Carbon Black Company in 1989. Jerry was in "Who's Who of America" and he contributed to the community in many ways. Jerry was a devoted and loving family man, a good loyal friend and service-minded citizen. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church for 50 years. He and Kay had 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and "great-in-laws." Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Kay Maclin Todd; sons, Reg Todd and spouse, Fannie; and Mark Todd and spouse, Ted; daughters, Tera Albert; Elizabeth Heydarian and spouse, Shahrokh; and Jane Hogue and spouse, Dale; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and extended family.  Star-Telegram November 8, 2009 Kay Todd, 83, joined her husband and her Lord, Friday, November 6, 2009. Memorial service was held Tuesday morning at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Bedford, Texas. Rev. Robyn Valdez officiated. Kay was laid to rest Monday afternoon in West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, beside her husband, Jerry Foch Todd, who preceded her in death January 17, 2009. Kay was born December 23, 1925, the 4th child of Robert and Marie Elizabeth Maclin. She graduated from Sherman High School where she met her best friend and husband of 62 years, Jerry Todd. She attended Texas Woman's University where she majored in art. Impressed with her talent, one of her instructors encouraged her to join the New York City art scene. Stories of her time and adventures indicated that this was a special time in her life. She abandoned it after World War II to return to Texas and marry Jerry. Art remained important to her throughout her life. She was an award winning Texas artist for over 40 years. Kay experienced adversity throughout her life, including being an orphan and a polio survivor. Her response was to develop a strong character, compassion and spirituality. She served as an active member, teacher or elder in the Presbyterian church for over 50 years. Kay lived a life of service. She frequently opened her home and heart to those less fortunate than her. Of all her accomplishments, Kay was the proudest of her family. She researched, compiled or wrote over 200 books on its genealogy. She remained close to her brothers and sisters after they were separated as children. She raised 5 children of her own, harbored others and reveled in the fact that she had 43 descendants of multiple nationalities and races. Survivors include sons, Reg Todd and spouse, Fannie and Mark Todd and spouse, Ted; daughters, Tera Albert; Jane Hogue and spouse, Dale; and Elizabeth Heydarian and spouse, Shahrokh; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and extended family West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2022 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
