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Bruce Winfred "B. W." Trull was born on a farm near Kirwin, Kansas, on February 14, 1881. He died at his home in Palacios, Texas, on February 2, 1957. His parents were George William Trull (1848-1933) and Talitha Elizabeth Scott (1855-1930). His wife was Florence Margaret Roberson. She was born in Kingman, Kansas, on August 7, 1888. Her parents were Henry Lewis Franklin Roberson (1851-1921) and Nancy Jared Roberson (1851-1906). Her father made the race to the Cherokee Strip when it was opened to settlers in September, 1893. Florence Trull, at the age of ninety-six, lived in Palacios with her daughter , Jean, and son-in-law, Bob Herlin, in 1984.
B. W. Trull was graduated from Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He also attended Campbell University and while there, he used his skills in calligraphy to pen his motto, "Keep Everlastingly At It." He put himself through college with newspapers and farming. After graduation, B. W. worked in the Kirwin State Bank for a year, and then moved to Midfield, Texas. He was cashier in the newly-built bank there at a salary of $100.00 per month, but while he was back in Kansas getting married, the directors reduced it to $75.00! Meanwhile, Florence had also graduated from Washburn College in 1911. They came to Texas by train and spent their honeymoon at the new Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas. Florence remembers their room was "away from the water" because it was cheaper and that once they had breakfast in their room and it cost $.75 apiece. They proceeded by train to Blessing, Texas, and arrived at night, hoping to avoid the customary "chivaree" given newlyweds at that time. A wagon load of Midfield friends met them, however, and the hayride back was most enjoyable. They established a home in Midfield and lived there until 1929, when the family moved to Palacios. After the Midfield bank closed its doors, B. W. continued to use this building for his office. He branched out into feed, hardware, farming, and real estate. About 1919, he started farming rice and in 1926 he bought the Farmers Canal Company. Along about 1918, B. W. needed some temporary help who could do typing and bookkeeping. He hired Violet Aikin (Brhlik). She was not yet seventeen- she stayed for sixty-six years- in 1984, she still worked for the Trull Interests. It was in 1947 that B. W. and Bob Trull built the Blessing Dryer and Warehouse (now part of the Rice Belt Warehouse).
Five children were born at home to Florence and B. W. Trull: Jean (b. 1912), Bob (b. 1914), Carl (1916- 1941), Gladys (b. 1923), and Laura (b. 1927).
Jean T., their eldest, was graduated from The University of Texas in 1932, with a B. A. degree in History. She taught school for several years, and then married Robert "Bob" George Herlin in Palacios on February 26, 1938. They moved to Palacios in 1959. Their children were Susan Jean Herlin Broadhead, Sarah Tess Herlin Olfers, Bruce George Herlin, Margaret Eleanor Herlin, and tiny Peter John (b. 1949) who lived only a few hours. They had eleven grandchildren.
B. W . and Florence's oldest son, Robert "Bob" Bruce Trull, attended Austin College and later was graduated from The University of Texas in 1936 with a B. S. degree in Petroleum Engineering. After World War II and his stint in the United States Army Air Force, he joined his father in the family business in Palacios. He married Margaret Lois Sanford in 1952, and they had two children, Barbara Kay Trull Kana and Robert Scott Trull. They had two grandchildren.
The third child, Carl Roberson Trull, was a junior at The University of Texas when he contracted tuberculosis and died three years later in San Antonio, Texas.
B. W. and Florence's fourth child, Gladys T. Trull, was graduated from The University of Texas in 1944 with a B. A. degree in English. She taught school briefly, and then married Garland M. Brooking in 1946, after his return from World War II. They had four children: Laura Jean Brooking Lewis, Carl Garland Brooking, Anita Louise Brooking O'Mara, and Millard Bruce Brooking. They had four grandchildren.
Their last child, Laura Elizabeth Trull, was graduated from The University of Texas with a B. S. degree in Home Economics and later received a M. A. degree from Catholic University in Social Work. She married B. B. Shiflett in 1947. They had three children: Robert Carl, James "Jim" Trull, and Debbi Elaine Shiflett Beaty. They had two grandchildren.
By 1948 , the family began to prosper, so B. W. and Florence set up the B. W. Trull Foundation for educational, charitable, and religious purposes. Later it became The Trull Foundation (1967) and is now housed in Florence Trull's former home in Palacios. They gave scholarships to many graduating high school seniors in Palacios and Tidehaven, in memory of their son, Carl Trull. The Austin Theological Seminary was close to their hearts and they made substantial gifts there; B. W. was on the Board of Trustees and later his son, Bob Trull. His grandson, Bruce Herlin, was serving as a Trustee in 1984.
In 1955, B. W. received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Washburn University for his interest in young people and their education. Florence was given an honorary membership in Delta Kappa Gamma for similar reasons. She was a major contributor to the Palacios Library and was honored as "Woman of the Year" in 1977, as well as "F. F. A. Sweetheart" in 1979.
B. W. was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church and Florence still is. They both gave their time, talents, money, and influence in the Lord's work there.
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Bruce Winfred Trull was born February 14, 1881 on a farm near Kirwin, Kansas. He died at his home in Palacios, Texas, February 2, 1957 after suffering a heart attack. He was the son of George W. and Talitha Scott Trull and one of eight children. He worked his way through school, graduating from Campbell University Business College of Holton, Kansas, Washburn Academy, and Washburn College of Topeka, Kansas. He made his way through college by delivering newspapers and by farming during the summer vacations. After working in the Kirwin State Bank a year following his graduation from Washburn College, he moved to Midfield, Texas in 1911 to help organize the Midfield State Bank, of which he was cashier. He was married October 5, 1911 to Florence Roberson of Kingman, Kansas. To this union was born five children, Mrs. R. G. Herlin of Port Arthur, Texas, Robert Bruce Trull of Palacios, Texas, Mrs. Garland M. Brooking, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and Mrs. B. B. Shiflett, Arlington, Virginia. One son, Carl Robertson Trull, preceded him in death in 1941. Mr. Trull and his family lived in Midfield, Texas 18 years. When the Midfield State Bank closed he continued to use the bank building as his office, branching off into real-estate, hay, and rice farming. Mr. Trull moved to Palacios, Texas, in 1929 where he made his home until his death. Mr. Trull had many current business interests including ranching, rice and cotton farming, irrigation, rice drying and storage and oil interests. Of late years he had been intensely interested in helping others, in whatever form the need arose. He established the B. W. Trull Foundation and scholarship funds to aid deserving students both in high schools of Tidehaven and Palacios and in the Seminary at Austin. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, a trustee of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a trustee of Washburn College, a member of the Bayview Hospital Board, an honorary member of the Lions Club, and was only recently made a director in the City State Bank of Palacios. In 1955 he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of education. Mr. Trull is survived by his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren, one brother, E. G. Trull of Palacios, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. G. H. Faubion of Palacios, Texas, and Mrs. C. A. Gray of Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services were conducted in the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, by the pastor, Rev. John H. Brannon, assisted by Dr. David L. Stitt, President of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. R. J. Baltar sang "When We Get to the End of The Way," accompanied by Mrs. Carlton Crawford, organist. The Pall Bearers were all officers of the Church. Active Pall Bearers were: Chas. Johnson, Norman Brotemarkle, Thomas Brandon, Dr. J. C. White, Joe Ressler and Carlton Crawford. Honorary Pall Bearers were: R. J. Sisson, E. C. J. Pasal, L. A. Wilcox, A. E. Louderback, A. C. Morris, E. R. Cooper, H. C. Campbell, R. L. Price and John Sliva. Out of town relatives attending B. W. Trull's funeral Monday were: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gray, Topeka, Kansas; G. E. Reynolds, Kirwin, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Craig, Refugio, Texas; Mrs. J. E. Shelton (Elizabeth Faubion), Corpus Christi, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Burhl Faubion, Houston, Texas.
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Funeral services for long-time Palacios resident Florence M. Trull were scheduled to be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios. Mrs. Trull, 96, a resident of Palacios for the past 55 years died Thursday afternoon at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton after a short illness. She was active in the Presbyterian church and civic affairs throughout her life, co-founder of the R. B. Trull Foundation and one of the founders of Trull Foundation. Mrs. Trull was well-known for her philanthropy. Mrs. Trull was born Aug. 7, 1888 in Kingman, Kan., to H. L. F. and Nancy Jared Roberson. After coming to Texas, she lived for a time in Midfield before moving to Palacios in 1929, her home until her death. She married B. W. Trull in her native state before settling in the rea. Mr. Trull preceded her in death in 1957. A long-time member of the Wednesday Club in Palacios, Mrs. Trull was a charter member of the Matagorda County Federation of Women's Clubs, founded in 1916. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority and named Woman of the Year by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce in 1977. Mrs. Trull also established the Carl Roberson Trull Scholarship for Palacios and Tidehaven high school graduates in honor of her son who died in 1941. In 1948, she and her husband established the B. W. Trull Foundation for religious, charitable and educational purposes. The foundation, by terms of its indenture expired in 1973. In 1967, Mrs. Trull and her four children established a new foundation--the Trull Foundation--to receive the assets of the old foundation and additional assets contributed by the five founders. In addition, and independently of the two foundations, Mrs. Trull contributed generously of her own money to various religious, educational and charitable causes. Some of the beneficiaries included the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, Schreiner College in Kerrville, Austin College in Sherman, Stillman College in Alabama and the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Survivors include three daughters, Jean T. Herlin of Palacios, Gladys T. Brooking of Hunt, Texas, and Laura T. Shiflett of Wharton, a son, R. B. Trull of Palacios; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
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A memorial service for Margaret Jean Trull Herlin of Palacios was held July 27, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios. Mrs. Herlin was born Aug. 9, 1912 in Midfield, Tx. to Florence and B. W. Trull. She died July 24, 2006 in Palacios just three weeks before her 94th birthday. Jean attended schools in Midfield and Palacios, graduating from Palacios High School in the Class of 1928. Jean's family valued education highly, so, despite the Depression, she graduated with a B. A. degree from the University of Texas in 1932. She taught in Midfield for one year, then moved to Port Arthur, Texas, where she taught third grade. Good fortune smiled on her and she married Texaco Engineer R. G. "Bob" Herlin, in February 1938. Jean and Bob lived in Port Arthur until 1959 when they returned to Palacios and Bob became a part of the family business. Jean loved her family with her whole heart. She is survived by her children Susan Herlin and husband Wyatt MacGaffey, Sarah and Pat Olfers, Bruce and Cara Herlin and Margaret and Stephen Harter. A testimony to Jean is that her long time daughter-in-law and son-in-law both lovingly called her "Mother." Grandchildren include grandsons Jeremy, Matthew and Alexander Broadhead, John and Houston Herlin, and Jared, Mike and Wesley Olfers; and granddaughters Ann Herlin, Maya Reyes, Belen Guasch, Alanya Bostwick and Claire Harter-Brow. Jean's "Greats" were a joy to her, the 20 that she knew and the twins expected around her birthday. She loved to count...Charlie and Ciela Furniss; Lara, Patrick, Gage, Turner, Gracie, Reese and Haden Olfers; Aubrey Zeh and Morgan Broadhead; Joseph and Jackson Herlin; Aidan and Calder Broadhead; Ian, Devon, Ben Harter-Brown; and Rose Jean and Tessa Bostwick. Jean's sisters, Gladys Trull Brooking and Laura Trull Shiflett also survive her. Preceding Jean in death were her husband, Bob; infant son, Peter John; her parents; and her two brothers, Carl and R. B. "Bob" Trull. A lifelong Christian and student of the Bible, Jean served as Sunday School teacher, circle and youth leader, and elder in her church. Her outreaching love was felt by many, especially Myeong Ja Kin, her Korean foster daughter who in the '90's journeyed from Korea to meet Jean and her family. Not only Palacios, but the greater world was important to Jean. Locally she willingly helped as Bob worked to invigorate the Palacios Library. She helped found the Palacios Area Fund and was a founder and long-time trustee of The Trull Foundation. Beyond Palacios, Jean loved and supported World Neighbors, Su Casa de Esperanza, Heifer Project and Presbyterian schools and missions. Throughout her life, Jean, Mother and Grannie was a loving and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones. "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:28 Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 501 3rd St.; Palacios Area Fund, 457 Commerce; Palacios Library, 326 Main; and Friends of Elder Citizens, Box 791, all in Palacios, TX 77465. Honorary pallbearers were Norman Brotemarkle, Bob Christianson, Royce Harvey and John Toellner. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home. Palacios Beacon, August 2, 2006 A memorial service for Robert "Bob" George Herlin, 80, of Palacios will be held 2:30 p. m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with Mr. Herlin's niece, the Rev. Dr. Laura Lewis of Austin, and the Rev. W. S. "Doug" Blanton, pastor of First Presbyterian, jointly officiating. Burial will be Thursday at Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Herlin was born July 27, 1912 in Chicago, Ill. to Annette Mont Blanc Herlin and George Washington Herlin and died Feb. 15, 1993 at his home of prostate cancer. When he was 2, his father, a struggling architect, was forced to move the family to Iowa for economic reasons. There Mr. Herlin's sister, Tess Herlin Cox, was born. In 1919 with the promise of a job, the family moved to El Paso where brother Peter was born. Mr. Herlin attended El Paso High School and two years at Texas School of Mines in El Paso. He gained admittance to the California Institute of Technology after completing rigorous exams. He graduated in 1933 with a mechanical engineering degree. He was offered employment in Texas and worked for Texaco, Inc. in Port Arthur for 26 years, achieving the position of chief design engineer. He met Jean Trull, a school teacher, and they married Feb. 26, 1938 in Palacios. They had five children, four of whom survive. The fifth died in infancy in 1949. The Herlins moved to Palacios in 1959, where Mr. Herlin managed Trull family businesses, including Blessing Dryer and Warehouse and Farmers Canal Co. Mr. Herlin was a registered engineer. He was active in the community. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, where he served as adult Sunday School teacher, elder, choir member and in almost every other capacity. He served 32 years, 27 as president, of the Palacios Library Board, and was instrumental in the creation of the library as it is today. He also served as chairman of the Matagorda County Appraisal District Review Board, member of the Palacios School Board and president of the Palacios Rotary Club. He was Palacios Man of the Year in 1984. Survivors include his wife; sister; brother; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dr. Susan Broadhead of Louisville, Ky., Sarah and Pat Olfers of Seabrook and Margaret and Stephen Harter of Bloomington, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cara Herlin of Palacios and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Wesley, Mike and Jared Olfers; Alex, Jeremy and Matthew Broadhead; Houston, Ann and John Herlin; Belen and Maya Guasch; and Alanya Harter and Claire Harter-Brown. Memorials may be made to either the Palacios Library or the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios. Pallbearers will be Mr. Herlin's eight grandsons and two of his nephews, Scott Trull and Bob Herlin. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Palacios. Palacios Beacon, |
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Carl Roberson Trull was called to his eternal home on May 30, 1941, at San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Midfield, Texas, on November 7, 1916. He attended elementary school at Midfield and graduated at Palacios High School in 1933. He proceeded to study law at our State University at Austin in the Fall of 1937. He was taken ill in December, 1937, and went to Kerrville for his health, remaining there during the intervening years. He was taken to San Antonio for an operation, where he passed on to his eternal rest. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian Church, Palacios, at 2:00 o’clock on May 31st. There was a large and representative attendance from Palacios and the surrounding district. The officiating clergymen were Rev. George F Gillespie and Rev. J. G. M. Ramsey, pastor of the local Church. Rev. George F. Gillespie took as his text St. John. Ch. 14, v 1-3, and spoke as follows: This is one of the golden passages of the New Testament, the precious, sacred heart of the Gospel story. More than, perhaps, any other passage in the New Testament, it has been read at the bedside of the sick and dying. “I go to prepare a place for you” is a figure derived from the custom—prevalent in ancient times—of sending one of a party on ahead to obtain lodging and make the necessary preparations for their reception. Hence Jesus derives His illustration. The disciples were like travelers, and His companionship had hitherto cheered them on their way. And now He must leave them. But He was not forsaking them. He was only hastening on in advance to make ready for them, and when they arrived He would be waiting for them, and would bid them welcome. The idea of heaven as God’s house was familiar to the Jews. On His part God has many mansions in His house, proclaiming that He desires to have us at home with Him, that He wishes us to know and trust Him. We shall live in the constant enjoyment of a Father’s love, feeling ourselves more truly at home with Him than with anyone else, delighting in the perfectness of His sympathy and the abundance of His love. Into this intimacy with God we are to be introduced by Christ. “I go to prepare a place for you.” It is He who has transformed the darkness of the grave into the bright gateway of the Father’s home where all his children are to find eternal rest and everlasting joy. We do not know why Carl Trull was called to the many-mansioned home at so early an age. We do now know why he should have been laid aside from active life so long. Our prayer is that God will enable us to trust where we cannot understand. Christ bore our griefs and carried our sorrows; it is only as you take your cross of suffering to His Cross who means for us the very heart of God—that you learn to know God nearer than ever before. It does not explain the mystery, but it does make all the difference for faith. Dora Greenwell says, speaking of our grief and suffering: “We are met from the eyes and brows of Him who was indeed acquainted with grief, by a look of solemn recognition such as may pass between friends who have endured between them some strange and sacred sorrow and are through it united in a bond that cannot be broken.”
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steep ascent of heaven Carl Trull possessed a good mind. When he was a boy at high school he took a high place in the various classes, and was especially fond of declamation—winning prizes for it. Bergson says: “To know the spiritual world and live in it is man’s true destiny.” Carl Trull from his earliest years enjoyed going to Sunday School and Church. He was a sincere Christian, and a loyal follower of Jesus Christ, trying to live His way. He was deeply interested in Christian Endeavor, and liked to lead the meetings when called on, and take part in the discussions. The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to the members of the family. “‘Til the day dawns and the shadows flee away.” Taylor Brothers had charge of the funeral arrangements, and the remains were laid to rest in Palacios Cemetery. Following were the pallbearers: David Bolling, Norman Brotemarkle, Jesse Dismukes, Burhl Faubion, Jimmy Hayes and Jimmy Shelton. --George F. Gillespie
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The wedding of Miss Gladys Trull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Trull, to Garland M. Brooking, Ensign U.S.N.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Brooking, was solemnized in a candlelight service at 6:30 Saturday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. George F. Gillespie, assisted by Rev. Robt. M. McGehee, read the nuptial service using the double ring ceremony. Gleaming white tapers in candelabras provided soft illumination to the bridal setting of an arch of narcissus and smilax , flanked with floor baskets of Easter lilies and white gladiolas which graced the altar space. Mrs. Carlton Crawford rendered the nuptial music and accompanied Miss Bobbie Jean Richards and Miss Elizabeth Fogartie, of Austin, who sang as a duet, “I Love You truly,” following which Miss Fogartie sang “O Promise Me.” Using the traditional wedding marches, Mrs. Crawford played “To a Wild Rose: and “Liebestraum” softly during the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a model gown of white satin fashioned with rounded neckline, fitted bodice, enhanced with a lace bertha and a bouffant skirt which extended into a full train. Her veil of illusion and lace was held in place by a cluster of bridal wreath and fell in graceful folds to the hem of her gown. She carried a bouquet of white gladiolas. Miss Lolly Trull, the bride’s sister, attended her as maid of honor. Another sister, Mrs. R. G. Herlin, of Port Arthur, was matron of honor and Miss Marguerite Kelso of Fort Worth was bridesmaid. They wore identical gowns of powdered blue crepe, long matching mittens, headdress of blue and fuschia tulle enhanced with fuschia flowers and carried bouquets of fuschia stock tied with satin ribbon to match. Millard M. Brooking, brother of the groom, served as best man, and R. B. Trull, brother of the bride, and R. G. Herlin of Port Arthur, brother-in-law of the bride were groomsmen. Ushers were Jack Glaros and Dr. Robert Raplee. R. B. Trull and Jack Glaros were also acolytes. The bride’s mother was attired in a dusty rose tailored suit with navy accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The mother of the groom chose a light gray suit with pink accessories and a pink carnation corsage. Immediately following the ceremony reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The table, laid with a linen embroidered cloth, held the three-tired wedding cake embossed with flowers which was placed on a mirror plaque, flanked by tall white candles. Mrs. G. T .Brooking, aunt of the groom, served the cake and Mrs. G. H. Faubin, aunt of the bride, served the punch assisted by Mary Crawford, Joy Grant, Mary Ellen Estill and Bobby Jean Richards, who caught the bride’s bouquet. Martha Jean Koontz registered the guests in the Bride’s Book and Mrs. C. W. Nester displayed the many lovely gifts received from their many friends. During the reception Miss Fogartie sang “Because.” Ensign and Mrs. Brooking left for a wedding trip to Galveston where he is now stationed, the bride wearing for travel a beige suit with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. Ensign and Mrs. Brooking graduated from the Palacios High School with the class of 1941. She received her A. B. degree from the University of Texas in November 1944, is a member of the Phi Mu Sorority and had taken an active part in the University Presbyterian Church. She has taught in Palacios Junior High until the close of the first semester. Ensign Brooking attended Schreiner Institute and after graduation enlisted in the Marines later transferring to Navy Officers training school and was commissioned at Columbia University, N. Y. He was assigned to LSM #77, known as “Two Naturals,” and has just recently returned to the States having completed 100,000 miles in the Pacific waters.
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Bruce George Herlin, 79, was born in Port Arthur on August 1, 1944, the third child of Robert G. and Jean Trull Herlin, and died on August 31, with Cara, his wife of 57(!) years, by his side. He moved to Palacios as a sophomore, graduating in the PHS Class of 1962. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated with honors in Engineering Physics. He and Cara met there and were married shortly after graduation. For their honeymoon they drove to California, the first of many road trips together, where Bruce earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Bruce then worked for DuPont Chemical Company, taking assignments that led him to Delaware, New Jersey, and Louisiana. In 1974, the call of family lured him back to Palacios where he worked for and eventually managed Trull Service Company (formerly Farmers’ Canal). In his almost 50 years with the family business he was known for his integrity, work ethic, and respect for others, as well as his deep commitment to the land and community of the Palacios area. Bruce was active in First Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and in countless other ways. He also served for almost 30 years as a trustee of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was honored to be elected Trustee Emeritus. Bruce was fortunate to be able to incorporate his love of the outdoors into his work. An avid pilot, his flights checking on crops often turned into scouting reports locating birds for his next hunting trip. Always active, for almost 30 years he opened the East Side gym for rousing twice-weekly games of pickup basketball. You could also see him timing races at the Shark Relays, recording stats at cross country meets, and cheering enthusiastically at countless PHS basketball and football games. Bruce was devoted to family and a keeper of family lore. He was a beloved storyteller with great detail and passion, and he was integral in connecting family through the generations. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Susan Herlin McGaffey, and his brother Peter John Herlin. His life is celebrated by his wife Cara; children Houston (Nicole) in Fort Worth, Ann (Terry Staley) in Virginia, and John in North Carolina; grandchildren Joseph, Jackson, & Savannah Herlin, and Leah & Benjamin Staley; sisters Sarah (Pat) Olfers and Margaret (Stephen) Harter and extended family that includes several generations. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, The Robert Duran Caring & Sharing Food Pantry, Palacios Community Hub, Palacios Area Historical Association, or another local charity. Visitation Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p. m., 701 1st Street, Palacios. Funeral service Friday, September 8, 2023, 10:00 a. m., First Presbyterian Church, 501 3rd St., Palacios
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An humble man bid adieu to his worldly good to
meet his Master and Palacios, as well as many other communities and
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Ernest G. Trull was born March 10, 1894, at Kirwin, Kansas. He was one of the eight children born to George W. and Talitha Scott Trull. Five of his sisters and brothers, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Della D. Trull of Palacios, Texas; two sons, Neal D. Trull of Kansas City, Kansas and Donald E. Trull of St. Paul, Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Faubion of Palacios and Mrs. Wilma Gray of Topeka, Kansas; and five grandchildren. He attended public schools in Kirwin, Kansas and attended Washburn College at Topeka. His studies there were interrupted in 1917 by World War I and is enlistment into the Army. He spent two years in France with Company A, 119th Engineers, 35th Division, AEF. Ernest and Della D. Silkett were married January 16, 1924, and lived in Kansas for some 30 years, mostly in the Kansas City area. He worked many years for the Phillips Oil Company in Kansas City, retiring in 1954 when he and his wife moved to Palacios. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios and had served as an active deacon prior to his period of declining health. His last days were spent at the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, where he died on May 29, 1962. Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Richard Stone officiating. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery. Several out-of-town people were in Palacios on May 31 to attend the funeral services for Ernest G. Trull. They were Mr. and Mrs. Truman Craig of Refugio; Burhl Faubion of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Gray of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shelton of Ann Shelton of Corpus Christi; Mr. Neal D. Trull of Kansas City, Kansas; and Mr. Donald E. Trull of St. Paul, Minnesota. Palacios Beacon, June 7, 1962
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Funeral services for Mrs. Della Donna Trull will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, January 11, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Leslie Webb officiating. Interment will be in the Palacios Cemetery. Born November 17, 1899 in Red Oak, Iowa, she passed away Sunday, January 8, in Hazel Crest, Illinois. She was a former resident of Palacios and a teacher in the Palacios Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Trull in 1962. She is survived by two sons, Neal D. Trull of Lees Summitt, Mo. and Donald E. Trull of Home Wood, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Fink of Phillipsburg, Kansas and Mrs. Rose Hollman of Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Ross Silkett of Silver Springs, Maryland and Valentine J. Silkett of Dunedin, Florida; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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