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WESTENHAVER, DR. KENNETH EARL DR. KENNETH EARL WESTENHAVER, JR. age 64 of Farragut passed away Monday morning, May 1, 2006 at his home. Kenneth was a member of First Farragut United Methodist Church. He was president of Coordinated Health Care Services. Ken was active in his community, loved the water and was a certified scuba diver. He was preceded in death by his son, Wes and grandson, Taylor Blake Whitehead parents, Mary Alice Cosgrove Westenhaver and Kenneth Earl Westenhaver Sr. Survivors: wife of 19 years, Judy H. Westenhaver son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Maleah Westenhaver of Lenoir City daughters and son-in-law, Angela Westenhaver of VA, Anita and Greg Whitehead of Knoxville grandchildren, Jacob Bowling, Jackson Westenhaver, Tanner Burchfield, Sarah Ann Hines Westenhaver sister, Mary Kay Hollingsworth of Ft. Worth, TX, Janet Swiftbird of CA several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. at First Farragut United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Farragut United Methodist Church, 12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 or American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Westenhaver family. wwwclickfuneralhome.com. Knoxville News-Sentinel, The (TN) Date: May 4, 2006
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Barry Leon Dyer FORT WORTH - Barry Leon Dyer, 64, an electrical contractor, died Friday afternoon, April 21, 2006, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Fort Worth Boat Club, 10000 Boat Club Road. Memorials: Mr. Dyer's family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, friends may honor his memory by making contributions to the Hub Isaacks Memorial Junior Sailors Fund, 10000 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 76179; the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038; or to a charity of choice. Barry was born July 9, 1941, in Fort Worth. A graduate of R.L. Paschal High School, he attended the University of Oklahoma and Texas Christian University before entering the family business, Empire Electric, and earning his master electrician's license. In his early years, he loved to hunt and fish on Flat Top Ranch. He was a past member of Fort Worth Boat Club and Fort Worth Power Squadron, where he taught advanced navigation courses. He served as troop leader of Ship 420 of the Explorer Scouts and mentored local junior sailors on "Bellami." An avid sailor, he enjoyed years of racing and cruising local and international waters with family and friends. Being on the water with his sons was one of his greatest passions. Barry was a generous man with a huge heart who could always be counted on to help those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Leona Haggard Dyer and William Leon Dyer. Survivors: Sons, Bryan Dyer and his wife, Vicki, Jason Dyer and Leon Dyer; and loving companion and best friend, Sandi Metcalf. Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) Date: April 30, 2006
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RICHARD BRUCE HAYDEN — 1940 – 2005 Firefighter was fearless in life and during illness Richard Bruce Hayden was looking forward to lazy days of fishing after retirement. Growing up, he spent summers at the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan or at lakes in Minnesota fishing with his family, his mother, Eleanor Hayden, said Wednesday. "He would fish like simple Simon in a pail," she said. "Within the last few years, he got into fly fishing. He just loved fishing. He'd fish anywhere, anytime." After a battle with lung cancer, Mr. Hayden died Tuesday, November 22, 2005. He was 65. His funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth. Mr. Hayden was born in Lansing, Mich., and moved with his family to Fort Worth when he was 9, partly because his mother missed her home state. He graduated from Paschal High School in 1959 and then attended Texas A&M University. He started off in sales and then became a licensed electrician. He recently retired from Arlington Memorial Hospital after being an electrician there for 13 years. Mr. Hayden was an excellent craftsman, his mother said. He would build a table for her, bookshelves for his wife and toys for children. He even built the barn that became his workshop, she said. "He was just one that was very talented," she said. "And if he decided he wanted something, he just made it." Mr. Hayden was a charter member of the Lillian Volunteer Fire Department, where he fought fires for 10 years. He and his wife, Shellye, moved to land near Lillian to have room for Shellye's horses, Eleanor Hayden said. As the community started growing, he wanted to do what he could to help out, she said. He worked to raise money for a new fire station, for a truck and for other supplies. He saw the department through a lot of growing pains, she said. When the department was still new, the crew decided to meet at the site of emergencies instead of going to the station first to save time, Eleanor Hayden said. "But then one time, they all went to the site of the fire, and no equipment was there," she said. "I think they decided to change that real quick." While he had a great sense of humor and was always honest, she said she'll remember her son for always being fearless, even through his illness. "I've never known him to be afraid of anything," she said. "His older sibling was afraid of the dark and the older brother would take him by the hand for reassurance." Survivors include his wife Shellye; son, Jeffrey Hayden; two grandsons; his mother, Eleanor Hayden; and a brother, Douglas Hayden. Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) Date:November 25, 2005
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John W. Pipes John W. Pipes, 63, of Edmond, OK died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, May 27, 2004, with family at his side. Born January 21, 1941 in Cleburne, TX, to Fred and Morene Pipes, John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon, of the home. John also leaves behind two loving daughters, Kris Janney, and Cyndi Eaton both of Santa Barbara, CA, and their spouses Phil Janney and Travis Eaton. Also surviving him are his two grandsons of whom he was extremely proud, Griffin and Levi Janney of Santa Barbara. John leaves behind his father Fred C. Pipes, and cousins Harold and Mabel Benefield, of Fort Worth, Texas. Always by his side and loyal to the end were his two canine companions Emma and Tramp. Friends are too numerous to mention, and John and his family received incredible loving support from all of them; thus making this stressful time much easier for all. A very special thanks to the anonymous organ donor who allowed this world to be blessed with our father's presence for an additional seventeen years. Thank you Dr. James Hampton, Dr. Gary Bond, Dr. V. Ramgopal, and nurse Judy Rogers. John was a wonderful listener, and enjoyed visiting with all whom he came in contact with during his career with Northwestern Mutual Life. Daddy's many interests throughout his life included riding motorcycles, traveling, snow and water skiing, tennis, boat racing, and woodworking. How many fathers would have had the patience to teach their daughters to ski by pulling them on skis through a swimming pool? One of the most important things Daddy taught us was the value of a good, ironic sense of humor, which he literally maintained until the end. Laughter was one of the most important qualities in our home, even during the dark times. From him we also learned to respect all life. Many times he patiently waited while daughter or mother raced across the road to rescue a stray turtle from traffic. He was a very kind and generous husband, father, son and friend. Later in life John became an active member in the Edmond Masonic Lodge and India Shrine. He loved parading with the Sand Flea unit and working in the Kitchen Club. We wish to thank the many wonderful and helpful friends Mom and Dad made through the Sandfleas. Daddy you will be forever missed and loved by all of us; and you will always be the role model for the perfect, patient father and husband. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 1 at Cole's Garden in Oklahoma City. 1415 N.E. 63rd St, from 4 to 6 PM. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions made to the following: Free to Live, P.O. Box 5884, Edmond, OK 73083-5884; Hospice of Oklahoma County, 4334 N.W. Expressway, Suite 106, OKC, OK 73116-1515. Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) Date: May 30, 2004
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