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ARLM www.star-telegram.comTuesday,February26,2008 11B OBITUARIES David Allen Six FORT WORTH David Allen Six, 82, a retired petroleum geologist and a man who loved his God, his family and his country, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of Ridglea Christian Church, 6720 W. Elizabeth Lane.

The Rev. Chuck Burns will officiate. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. MEMORIALS: His memory may be honored with a gift to the Memorial Fund of Ridglea Christian Church or acharity of choice. Dave was born April 15, 1925, in Luchowfu Hafei Anhwei, China, to Ray L.

and Gladys Six, who were Christian missionaries to China. After returning to the United States when Dave was 18 months old, the Sixes lived in Stillwater, where his father was a professor of geology at Oklahoma now Oklahoma State University. At the age of 14, Dave earned the rank of Eagle Scout, making him the youngest Eagle Scout in the state of Oklahoma. He then went on to attend Stillwater High School. At only 17, Dave enlisted in the U.S.

Navy. He fought during World War II in the South Pacific. Most notably, he fought in the Pacific theater at Bougainville in the Solomon Islands off the aircraft carrier Bunker Hill. After surviving three bouts of malaria, he was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to the United States. Before returning to Oklahoma, adventurous spirit led him to dismantling war planes in Kingman, working in the coal mines of Wyoming and at the Kaiser-Fraser plant in Albany, Ind.

Dave attended Central (Oklahoma) State University and University of Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma University in 1951 with a degree in geology. While attending Central State, he met the love of his life, Vivian Thompson. They were married in 1949. After living in various parts of Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana, the family moved to Fort Worth in 1961. During his career as a petroleum geologist, he was employed by Citi Service Oil Delhi Taylor Oil Midwest Oil and Southwest Gas Producing Co.

Late in his career, he was vice president of Centaur Petroleum Co. and owner of Sixex Energy, Inc. As an active community leader, Dave was a member of Ridglea Christian Church, where he served as deacon, elder and honorary elder. He was adevoted member of the Republican Party, serving as precinct chair for many years. In addition, he was past president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Southwest Section, past president of the Fort Worth Geological Society and a past president of the Blue Raiders Athletic Association.

He was a longtime member of the Petroleum Club and served on the board of directors. In 1983 Dave was chosen for a select group of AAPG members to present geological papers to the Oil Ministry of the Republic of China. At the Petroleum Club he was a member of the self-proclaimed Round Table where he and his friends spent many memorable hours discussing and solving the important issues of the day! family and friends will fondly remember him as a man who was always willing to voice his opinion and a man who truly believed that every penny earned was a penny meant to be saved. More importantly, they will remember him as being a strong example of the virtues of our He leaves a heritage of courage, hard work and sacrifice. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Ray L.

and Gladys Six; his twin brother, Donald Six; sisters, Virginia Brown and Charlotte Brown; and in 2006, his beloved son, Richard Six. SURVIVORS: Left to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life are his wife of 58 years, Vivian Thompson Six; daughter, Pam Broadwell and husband, Tom, of Marietta, son, D. Patrick Six and wife, Sue, of Fort Worth; daughter, Becky Payne and husband, Mark, of Fort Worth; granddaughter, Lindsey Mercer and husband, Adam, of Arlington; granddaughter, Lauren Stone and husband, Justin, of Fort Collins, grandson, Brandon Payne of Fort Worth; granddaughter, Brandie Fitzgerald and husband, Joey, of Dalton, grandson, Lee Broadwell and wife, Melissa, of Nashville, and seven great-grandchildren. Harveson Cole Funeral Home and Crematory 702 Eighth 817-336-0345 View and sign guestbook at nwww.star-telegram.com/obituaries Katharine Barbour Smith ARLINGTON Katharine B. Smith left this world and went to her heavenly abode Sunday, Feb.

24, 2008. She passed away peacefully at 4 p.m. in Arlington, her hometown since 1971. She was 84. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m.

Wednesday at St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church, 5450 Mansfield Road, Arlington. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to whatever good cause or charity is closest to your heart. Kay will be remembered as a most extraordinary woman of generosity, wisdom and joy. Her enthusiasm in living and her appreciation and reverence for creation remain inspirations to all who knew her.

She embodied the greatest qualities to which humankind aspires: kindness, loyalty, good humor, compassion and an innate sense of justice. It was her belief that life is for living to the fullest, and that death, as an inevitable aspect of life, is to be embraced and welcomed as another grand step in a marvelous adventure. Those who had the privilege of knowing her, with full hearts and wishes of Godspeed, send her on to the next phase of her journey. SURVIVORS: Her son and daughter-in-law, Daye and Jaelin Proffit of Houston; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Lieng Smith of Lubbock; and many faithful and appreciative friends near and far. Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel Arlington, 817-468-8111 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Virginia L.

Smith FORT WORTH Virginia L. Smith, 75, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Virginia was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Weatherford to Charles and Mildred Timbes. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Smith, in 1989. SURVIVORS: Son, Jay Smith; daughter, Tammie Vann and husband, Robbie; sister, Margaret Sanders; grandchildren, Christopher and Katelynn.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania 817-831-0511 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Aline Bollinger Snofsky FOREST HILL Aline Bollinger Snofsky, 89, of Forest Hill passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Aline Bollinger Snofsky was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Gainesville to Jack Bollinger and Daisy Cox. After graduation from high school, she moved in 1936 to Fort Worth, where she met and married Benny Snofsky in 1937.

She retired from Liberty Manufacturing as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Petroleum Club and Fort Worth Business and Professional Association. She loved to play bingo, garden and travel. After the death of her husband, she dedicated her life to her family by providing a loving and caring home and sanctuary for each of them. Aline was a generous, unselfish and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

In addition to her parents and husband, Aline was preceded in death by a son, Joe Edwin, and three sisters, Jewell Smothers, Ruthie Jackson and Letha Fisher. SURVIVORS: Those left behind to cherish her precious memory are her daughters, Peggy Dawson and husband, Carl, and Judy Sears and husband, Walter; sister, Louise B. Kennedy and husband, Jim; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel 7301 E. Lancaster, 817-451-3333 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries John Andrew Sorenson GRAPEVINE John Andrew Sorenson, 47, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.

SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lucas Grapevine Chapel. SURVIVORS: Father, Robert; brothers, Mark and Fred; sister, Gretchen; soulmate and caregiver, Shellie; dearest friends and support group including but not limited to, Mike and Diana Birdsong, Doug Dally, Brenda Gossett, Tim Oswalt, Christine Pittman, Bob Pontius, Theresa Ramsey, Kevin and Lisa Stacy, and Mike Vance. Lucas Funeral Home Grapevine, 817-488-7566 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries George Alan Starr BEDFORD George Alan Starr, 87, a retired aeronautical engineer, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, in Bedford.

FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday at their longtime church home, Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, Dallas. Pastor Ben Shinn will officiate. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville. Visitation: The family will receive friends at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at the church. MEMORIALS: May be made in memory to the House Ear Institute, 2100 W. Third Fifth Floor, Los Angeles, Calif. 90057. Alan was born Sept.

28, 1920, in Pleasantville, N.J. While attending college in Indiana, he met his loving wife of 68 years, Lillian Doris DuBois of Roann, Ind. Alan graduated from the Indiana Institute of Technology in 1942 with a degree in aeronautical engineering and immediately joined the Vought aircraft organization in Connecticut as an aeronautical structural engineer. Alan then enjoyed a 35-year career with Vought rising steadily within the engineering ranks and being greatly involved along the way with the designs of the F4U Corsair (a famous World War II fighter plane) and the F8U-1 Crusader. Alan and Lillian, with their three young daughters, moved to the Dallas area in 1948 with the relocation of the Vought Corp.

from Connecticut to Grand Prairie. He retired from Vought Corp. as director of engineering, technical research and development in 1977. Upon retirement from Vought, Alan joined Aerospatiale Helicopter Corp. of France, formerly the Vought Helicopter where he was instrumental in developing a new short-range recovery helicopter for the U.S.

Coast Guard, designated the HH-65 Dolphin. Alan retired from Ae- rospatiale in 1987, and he and Lillian then made their home in Grapevine. Despite completely losing his hearing to spinal meningitis in 1945, Alan continued his long, productive and successful careers with Vought and Aerospatiale. Remarkably, along the way, he also earned his and doctorate of engineering degrees from Southern Methodist University. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F.

and Edna B. Starr, and brother, Eric Starr. SURVIVORS: His wife, Lillian; daughters, Judith Banks and husband, Ralph, of Austin, Diane Brown and husband, Paul of Memphis, and Pamela Brown and husband, Paul of Grapevine; grandchildren, Roger Banks and wife, Michelle, of Austin, Randall Banks of Austin, Julie Banks Gilmore of Erin Algee of Memphis, and Emily and Holly Brown of Grapevine; six great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Starr; and sister, Marie Johnson. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Colleyville, 817-498-5894 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Imogene Place Corum Tarkington FORT WORTH Imogene Tarkington died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ouachita Cemetery, Donaldson, Ark. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home, Arkadelphia, Ark.

SURVIVORS: Two daughters and husbands; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Welch Funeral Home Arkadelphia, 870-230-1400 Gloria Roman Trevino FORT WORTH Gloria Roman Trevino, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. FUNERAL: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel.

BURIAL: Greenwood Memorial Park. Prayer service: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel. Gloria was born April 6, 1947, in Del Rio. She resided in Fort Worth for the last 34 years, and was co-owner of the El Jardin Restaurant for many years.

She was a member of Templo John 3:16 Church. Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Jose Roman; mother, Faustina Roman; son, Jose Trevino daughter, Nancy DeJesus-Ortiz; and father-in-law, Oscar Guerra. SURVIVORS: Husband, Jose Trevino; daughter, Sandra Roman of Houston; son, Robert Trevino of Saginaw; mother-in-law, Olivia Guerra; son-in-law, Juan Ortiz; daughters-in- law, Vicky and Emily; granddaughters, Satsha, Esmeralda, Sandy, Nadia and Glorianna; grandsons, Joshua and Adam; numerous brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Guadalupe Trujillo GRANBURY Guadalupe Trujillo, 75, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Granbury.

FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Granbury. Interment: Panteon Municipal Cemetery in San Diego de la Union, Guanajuato, Mexico. Rosary: 7 p.m.

Tuesday at Wiley Funeral Home. Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, 817-573-3000 John Updegraff MANSFIELD John Raymond Updegraff, 91, of Mansfield died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at his residence. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Moore Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital. John was a decorated veteran of World War II, a master Mason and a member of the Mansfield He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years and the love of his life, Dorothy Updegraff. SURVIVORS: Son, Larry Lee Openshaw (Patsy); daughter, Linda Rae Kenneaster (Clyde); brother, Eugene Updegraff; nieces, Margaret Mendeljian and Joyce Shiley; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, 817-275-2711 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Pat Waits FORT WORTH Pat Waits, 75, a former branch manager for Education Employees Credit Union, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at her residence. SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Chapel.

BURIAL: Greenwood Memorial Park. Pat was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Fort Worth. She was the youngest of three daughters of Robert and Hortense Coffman. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated valedictorian from North Side High School in 1949.

When her two sons were older, she went to work at the Education Employees Credit Union as a branch manager. It started as a one- person position, for four hours each day doing $30,000 a month in activity, and grew to three employees working under her and doing $3 million. After leaving EECU, she worked as an independent federal auditor. One of her many happy times was the 1 years she and her husband lived in Iran while he was working for General Dynamics. She was a loving and giving person who cared for her mother, husband and many friends and neighbors when their health failed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, M. Waits; her parents; and a sister, JoAnne. SURVIVORS: Sons, Arthur M. Waits Jr. and fiancee, Erlinda of Denton, and Steve Waits of Fort Worth; sister, Roberta Johanson of Fort Worth; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle 817-237-3341 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Michael James Waldroup GRANBURY Michael James Waldroup, 56, went to be with both of his fathers in heaven, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. BURIAL: Mount Olive Cemetery in Paris.

Mr. Waldroup was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, 817-573-3000 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Dennis West CROWLEY Dennis West, 69, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Fort Worth.

FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose. BURIAL: Glen Rose Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funer- al home.

Mr. West was born June 24, 1938, to Edwin and Ila Wilson West. He married Beverly Shackelford, March 6, 1972. Mr. West served in the U.S.

Air Force. He worked as a commercial and residential carpenter and had lived in Crowley since 1974. SURVIVORS: Wife, Beverly West of Crowley; daughters, Jonna Hopkins and husband, Roger, of Joshua, Sonlee West and husband, Adam Delu, of Albuquerque, N.M., Holly West and companion, Terry Tidmore, of Burleson; grandchildren, Thomas Hopkins and Grant Hopkins; and a sister, Geraldine Vest of Calhoun, Ga. Wiley Funeral Home Glen Rose, 254-897-2288 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries George Richard Willis FORT WORTH George Richard Willis, 62, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at his residence.

FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.

SURVIVORS: Wife, Joe Ann Willis; sons, Richard and Wendy Willis, Kenneth and Hope Willis, Adam Willis and Matt Willis; six grandchildren; brother, Bill and Nan Willis; brothers- in-law, Clyde Bacon and Eddie and Darlene Harris; sister-in-law, Betty and Fernando Reyna; many nephews, nieces and cousins; and a host of other family and friends. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Nogaelda Zavala FORT WORTH Nogaelda Zavala, 38, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Arlington, 1420 E.

Mayfield, Arlington. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Park in Mansfield. Visitation: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Amalla Funeral Home. SURVIVORS: Husband, Jose; sons, Erick and Angel; daughter, Anna; parents, Fermin and Teresa; brothers, Julio, Emerado, Jose and Hugo; and sisters, Concha, Minerva, Imelda and Maria.

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