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CHRISTMAS
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida L. Christmas of the Citrus Grove
community were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Palacios Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Tenery of the Collegeport First Baptist
Church officiating. Interment was in the
Daughter of Henry and Ellen Gardner, she was born
She is survived by her husband, Luby Christmas of Citrus Grove; one daughter, Mrs. Peggy Ann Nelson of California; three sons, Hardy of Palacios, Howard of Citrus Grove and Billy of Van Vleck; two sisters, 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The
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LUBY CHRISTMAS Funeral services for Luby Christmas, 82, of Citrus Grove Community, Collegeport, were held Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Villereal officiating. Interment followed at Collegeport Cemetery in Collegeport. Christmas was born Sept. 12, 1906 in Conroe to Thomas Nollie and Mary Elizabeth Gregson Christmas. He died Aug. 30, 1989 at Matagorda House in Bay City . A resident of Collegeport area since 1931, he was a member of Collegeport Baptist Church . Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Ann Garrett of Pontiac, Mich.; three sons, Hardy Christmas of Blessing, Howard Christmas of Collegeport and Billy Eugene Christmas of Van Vleck; a sister, Laura Matchett of Houston; three brothers, Gilbert Christmas of Beaumont, Ray Christmas of New Caney and Harold Christmas of Sheppard, Texas; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Russell Corporon, Elmo Duke, Dudley Magbee, Elton Brister, Glen Padrick, John Duke and Darel Wayne Gibson.
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Mrs. Nellie Christmas, age 25 years, 7 months and 4 days, died in Houston, Thursday, at 11 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Mr. G. H. Christmas, two daughters, Yvonne and Catherine, and one son, Ernest, parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hunt of Collegeport, one brother, Raymond Hunt of Collegeport and two sisters, Mrs. Lera Collins of Collegeport and Miss Gertrude Hunt of Houston. Mrs. Christmas lived at Simpsonville until last fall when they moved to Houston. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Collegeport church. Burial was in Collegeport Cemetery under direction of Taylor Bros.
The Daily Tribune, Saturday, September 29, 1934
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Bryan Lee Fields Bryan Lee Fields 63, of Palacios, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was born on August 6, 1953 in Palacios, Texas to Paul and Edna Rae Fields. Bryan was a shrimper for 30 years and an avid hunter. Bryan served as commissioner for the Matagorda County Navigation District for the past six years. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Paul Edward Fields. Bryan is survived by his brother, Ron Fields (Paulette); nieces, Rhonda Garcia (Greg), Allison Fields of Palacios and Paula Fields of Harlingen; nephew, Russell Fields (Melanie) of Plano; two grandnieces, Hilary Garcia of Victoria and Vesper Garza of Harlingen; five grandnephews, Christian Garcia of Fort Benning, GA., Ethan Garcia and Elisha Garcia of Palacios, Ezvyn Zuniga and Zayden Garza of Harlingen, Reece Fields and Grayson Fields of Plano, TX The family would like to extend a special thanks to Monica Dunn. A visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Palacios, with a memorial service to Celebrate Bryans’ life at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jack Hutson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Derril Franzen, Lee Edward Pierce, Victor Eggemeyer, Greg Seaman, Mark Bates and Vernon Bates Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church of Palacios, 202 Main St., Palacios, Texas 77465. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Grace Funeral Chapel.
Bay City Tribune,
March 15, 2017
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Graveside funeral services for Alexander ‘Alex’ Franzen, 79, of
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Charles Ray Franzen, day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen died at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston on Monday. Funeral services will be held at Collegeport Cemetery at 5 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Fitzgerald officiating. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The
Daily Tribune,
Funeral Services Held For Infant Franzen
Funeral services for Charles Ray Franzen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen, were held at the Collegeport Cemetery at 5 p m. Tuesday with Rev. Fitzgerald officiating.
The day-old baby died Monday at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.
Palacios Beacon, July 26, 1956
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our friends for the kind words, sympthy, cards, beautiful flowers and the deeds of kindness shown us in our bereavement in the loss of our infant son.
Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen
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Graveside services for Clifford A. Franzen, 87, of Collegeport, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday at Collegeport Cemetery with the Rev. Sam Steele officiating.
Mr. Franzen died at Memorial Hospital in Port Lavaca Tuesday following a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 23, 1910 to Gust A. and Ellen B. Franzen at their home in Collegeport.
He graduated from Rice Institute in 1932 with a bachelor of arts degree. After graduation, he was employed by the Texas Company, now Texaco, where he worked for several years in Columbia, South America .
Following Army service in the Pacific Campaign during World War II, he returned to Collegeport and farmed rice for several years. He bought a ranch near Buffalo , Tex. , in the early 1950s and began raising goats and cattle, assisted by his beloved border collie. He moved to Lone Oak, Texas., where he also ranched in the 1970s.
In 1989, he moved to Palacios and lived at the Palacios Health Care Center. There, he became actively involved assisting residents, personnel and all who could benefit from his kind way. He was a longtime exercise leader and assisted in chapel services at the home.
He was responsible for inspiring change and improvements through his involvement at the center. He convinced an administrator that a vegetable garden was necessary and began gardening on the grounds. His produce often found its way to the center's kitchen. The "fruits of his labor" were shared with all. His garden was therapeutic for him as well as other residents who assisted.
Clifford was truly an inspiration to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl Franzen, Arnold Franzen and Gustave Franzen; and sister, Ellen Bryan. He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Merck and Mamie Wells, both of Collegeport; brothers, Alex Franzen of Collegeport, and James Franzen and wife, Ann, of Pearl River , La. ; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Franzen of Collegeport; and several nephew, nieces and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
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B. Franzen
Mrs. Ellen Franzen
Funeral services for Mrs. Gust (Ellen) Franzen, 83, were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport Monday, June 8, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Leslie E. Webb officiating. Interment was in the Collegeport Cemetery .
A pioneer resident of Collegeport, she passed away in her home on June 5.
She was born August 20, 1886 in Sweden , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson. She came to the United States in 1903 to make her home with an uncle, John Almquist, in Essex , Iowa . On June 7, 1905 , she was united in marriage with Gustave Franzen and they made their home in Imogene , Iowa . On Christmas eve 1909 they arrived in Collegeport with two small children, Dorothy and Arnold. They made their home on a farm south of Collegeport where they were blessed with seven more children. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Carl and Arnold.
She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport and last year when the new wing was added to the church the hall was named Sadie Ellen Hall in her honor.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dean Merck, Mrs. Gerald Wells of Collegeport, Mrs. B. B. Bryan of Oklahoma City , Okla. ; four sons, Clifford Franzen of Buffaloe, Gustave and Alex Franzen of Collegeport, James Franzen of Gretna , La. ; one brother, Magni Carlson of Sweeny; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The
Palacios Beacon, Thursday, June 11, 1970
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Gust, 31, b
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Ellen, 29, b
Franzen,
Dorothy, 2, b
Franzen,
Arnold, 1, b
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Gustave
Albert Franzen
Gustave A. Franzen, Native of
Death took one of the pioneer farmers of Matagorda county Sunday at 9:15 p.m. when Mr. Gustave Albert Franzen, longtime resident of Collegeport died at the family home there at the age of 64 years, one month and 19 days.
Born in Sweden , he came to the United States when a very young man and has made this county his home for 36 years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gustave A. Franzen of Collegeport; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald Wells of Collegeport, Mrs. Billy Bob Bryan of Fort Thomas, Ky., Mrs. Dean Merck of Collegeport, five sons, Albert of Houston, Cpl. Clifford Franzen with the U. S. Army in the Philippine Islands, Gustave A., Jr. of Collegeport, James Franzen S1/c now in the Pacific; two sisters, Mrs. Hilma Doherty of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Mimmie Johanson of Sweden, three brothers, R. J. of Warren, Minn., Carl of Imogene, Ia., and Oscar of Shenandoah, Ia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. George Gillespie of Palacios officiating. Burial will be in the Collegeport Cemetery .
The Daily Tribune, Monday, April 9, 1945
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Ellen, 29, b
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Dorothy, 2, b
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Albert "Goose" Franzen
Franzen
Gustave A. "Goose" Franzen, 80, of Collegeport, died at his home May 10, 1997.
Goose was born in Collegeport on March 21, 1917 to Gust A. and Ellen B. Franzen. His family moved to Collegeport in 1909 from Essex , Iowa during the land excursion that settled the Collegeport area. Both of his parents were of Swedish descent and were proud to make Texas their home. On Nov. 22, 1952, Goose married Ida Mae Wilson of Deutschburg and they made their home with his mother until their house was complete in December of 1953. Goose, a lifelong resident of Collegeport, and a longtime rancher and rice farmer in the area, received the Palacios Chamber of Commerce "Rancher of the Year Award" in 1984, and the Bay City Chamber of Commerce "Rice Farmer of the Year Award" in 1991. In 1989 he and Ida Mae were named "Outstanding Man and Woman of the Year" by the Woman's Club of Collegeport in appreciation of many years of dedicated service to the community. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport, a charter member of the Collegeport Area Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Collegeport Cemetery Association. He devoted 21 consecutive years of service as a member of the Matagorda County Hospital District Board of Managers, and served nine years as a Palacios Independent School District trustee. He was an avid supporter of area youth in 4-H, FFA, and FHA programs, and the Matagorda County Fair Association. Goose derived much satisfaction in visiting area shut-ins, and proudly promoted the local rice industry. He enjoyed the pleasure of hunting deer, and work associated with his occupation.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ida Mae Franzen of Collegeport; daughter and son-in-law Terri and Cody Adams of Deutschburg; Sons and Daughters-in-law Derril and Samantha Franzen, Wesley and Denise Franzen and G. W. Franzen, all of Collegeport; six grandchildren Tyler and Colt Adams of Deutschburg, Stephanie and Savannah Franzen, Dillon and Hayley Franzen all of Collegeport; sisters Dorothy Merck and Mamie Wells, both of Collegeport; Brothers Clifford Franzen of Palacios, Alex Franzen of Collegeport and James Franzen of Pearl River, La., and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons Gustave A. Franzen III and Charles Ray Franzen; two brothers Carl Franzen and Arnold Franzen; and one sister Ellen Bryan.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City with Pastor Dave Gallaher officiating. Interment will be at Collegeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews Dean F. Merck, Gerald Wells, Jr., Jim Boeker, Billy Bob Bryan, Mark Merck, Robert Franzen, Thomas Franzen and Garrett Lenz. Honorary pallbearers are his other nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport, the Mopac House Foundation, or the Collegeport Cemetery Association.
Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, May 13, 1997
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Ida Mae Wilson Franzen
Ida Mae Margaret (Wilson) Franzen was born to Swedish parents Carl Herman and Ida Matilda (Peterson) Wilson on March 14, 1922, near Kenedy, Texas, and passed away peacefully in her home near Collegeport on February 11, 2018. She was the third of four children of this share-cropping family. Moving and working various farms, the family made their home in the Jackson County community of Deutschburg in 1932. Ida Mae attended grade schools in the Francitas, Deutschburg, and Carancahua communities, where she and her sister, Hazel often performed in school programs—both of them had beautiful voices and enjoyed singing. Ida Mae was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of El Campo, Texas, and was a 1939 graduate of Palacios High School. Her college career began at Texas Lutheran College, where she was a member of the TLC Choir. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree from the University of Texas, and her Master of Education degree at the University of Houston. Ida Mae taught in Houston, Texas City, Blessing and Palacios elementary schools. She drove the Deutschburg school bus route while teaching in Palacios. Ida Mae Wilson and Gustave Albert “Goose” Franzen were married on November 22, 1952. Ida Mae enjoyed teaching, but chose instead her role as helpmate and mother. The newlyweds lived with Goose’s mother, Ellen, and brother, Alex, in the family home near Collegeport for a year, while they designed and built their home nearby, where they raised their four children. Ida Mae’s brother, Charles, was stricken with Bulbar Poliomyelitis on June 19, 1952. This occurrence significantly changed the lives of all of the Wilson Family, who sought the best treatment for Charles. “Goose” and Ida Mae accompanied Charles to Denver, CO for Chiropractic treatment at the Spears Chiropractic Sanitarium and Hospital. The trip was made on a Pullman Car, specially equipped with an iron lung, loaned by Fred Snite, Jr. a wealthy Chicagoan who became a polio victim seventeen years earlier. Burlington Lines’ Texas Zephyr pulled the car to its destination in Denver. Hazel, Ida Mae’s sister, was called to testify before a Senate Committee in Washington DC regarding the need for medical insurance coverage for patients benefitting from chiropractic treatment. Those at home modified the house to accommodate the iron lung for Charles’ return home. The family provided care at home until his death in 1959. Meanwhile, Goose and Ida Mae worked their rice farming and beef cattle operation at Collegeport and Deutschburg, maintaining generations-long tenant relationships of the Wilson and Franzen families, while acquiring their own farm and ranch land. One of Ida Mae’s passions in life was cooking. The kitchen was the center of the Franzen home, where her talents for cooking, bread-making, baking, canning, pickling, processing and preparing nutritious family meals were shared with her family and any guest at their table. Ida Mae joined The First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport and was an active member, leading Presbyterian Women’s groups, Sunday School classes for youth and adults, and youth singing. Once asked if she had a favorite hymn, without hesitation, Ida Mae replied, “I like them all.” She was elected and ordained an Elder on December 5, 1982, and served as Clerk of Session for a number of years. The church presented Ida Mae a plaque “In Appreciation of Many Years of Devoted Service” for her years on the Session on November 17, 2002, but she was re-elected to serve at least one more term as a Ruling Elder. Ida Mae was also active in the Woman’s Club of Collegeport, sponsor of the annual Collegeport Day homecoming the last Saturday in May. The celebration has been held each year since 1909. Gus and Ida Mae Franzen were recognized as the Collegeport Man and Woman of the Year for “Many Years of Dedicated Service to the Collegeport Community” by the Woman’s Club on Collegeport Day in 1989. Ida Mae supported the youth of the community as an organizer and adult leader of the Collegeport 4-H Club in 1968, assisting youth with various projects including Livestock, Food, Sewing, Public Speaking, and Record Books, and as an auction buyer and supporter in the Junior Livestock Show and Heifer Show, beginning in 1967. She also supported youth in the Home Economics Division as an auction buyer, sponsor and presenter of awards for High-Point Winners. She also participated in the Adult Division of the Food Show. She has been recognized by several youth organizations including the 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America for her involvement. In 2015, Ida Mae was presented a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for her support of the youth of Matagorda County by the Matagorda County Fair Association. As rice producers, both Gus and Ida Mae encouraged others to “Eat More Rice.” If potatoes were served at a meal, “Goose” would not hesitate to assert, “You should serve RICE! We don’t live in Idaho!” Ida Mae, more subtly promoted the use of rice through her 30+ years of participation in the Rice Dish Round-up at the Matagorda County Rice Festival by entering recipes adapted to include rice as a main ingredient. Ida Mae was named Outstanding Conservation Homemaker at the Region III Texas Conservation Awards Program in 1983. She was sponsored by the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District #316. For a number of years, she gauged and recorded rainfall for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Collegeport area. These records along with others from across the county were beneficial in helping local farmers and ranchers prove eligibility for Federal Disaster Programs through the Farm Services Agency. Ida Mae Franzen was a Life Member and past director of the Matagorda County 100-Club, an active member of the Carancahua Extension Education Association Club, and the Athena Club of Palacios; She was a past participant in the Matagorda County “Relay for Life”, supporting the American Cancer Society. Ida Mae was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother, and a tireless worker in her church and community. Upon the death of her husband, Gus Franzen, in 1997, Ida Mae continued in their rice farming and cattle operation, assisted by her family, and remained an avid supporter of the youth of Matagorda County. Many youths in the county benefitted from her generosity and kindness. Ida Mae was preceded in death by her husband and two infant sons, Gustave Albert Franzen III and Charles Ray Franzen; her parents, two brothers, Wilford Leroy and Charles Herman Wilson, and by her sister, Hazel Viola (Wilson) Boeker. She is survived by her four children: G. W., Derril (Samantha), Terri (Franzen) Adams, Wesley (Tonya Piwonka); grandchildren: Stephanie Busby (Brian), Savannah Moeller (Jeff), Tyler Adams (Kelsey), Colt Adams (Madeleine), Dillon Franzen (Angela) and Hayley Franzen; great-grandchildren: Reese, Carter, Jake, Tate, Weston, Tanner, Addison, and a great-granddaughter and two more great-grandsons expected in 2018; sister-in-law, Ann Franzen, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City on Wednesday, February 14 from 5:00 PM to7:00 PM. A private graveside service will be conducted at the Collegeport Cemetery. Ida Mae’s sons and grandsons will serve as pall bearers; her nieces and nephews, church family, friends and neighbors are regarded as honorary bearers. A Celebration of Life and Witness to the Resurrection Service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios with Rev. Chuck Kimball officiating. A reception will follow at Clement Hall. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport, Mopac House Foundation, or Collegeport Cemetery Association; All may be directed to P. O. Box 175, Collegeport, Texas 77428. Ida Mae’s family appreciates the compassionate care she received at home through “At Your Side” Home Care.
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