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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Sunday, May 18, 2014 5 Thank You Bettie Glynn (Brunson) Jenkins June 20, 1929 April 17, 2014 Bettie Glynn (Brunson) Jenkins family We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your sympathy, support prayers during this very difficult time of loss. Special thanks to Oaklane Wellness, Eunice Manor and Acadian Medica Center for your professional care and concern. Haircuts PERMS Basic 25 Designer 35 Treatments Regular Treatment 7 Senior Citizens 10 off all services 2 Haircuts Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday All services performed by students under supervision of licensed instructor LA ACADEMY OF BEAUTY Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm 550 East Laurel 457.7627 Eunice 25 Cash Bonus with approved referrals 2302 W. Laurel Avenue 337-546-0194 Eunice Amy Watley Asst Manager Angie Vidrine Manager Locations: Opelousas, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Crowley, Abbeville, Ville Platte, Mamou Break the Bank! From 150 to 6000 Let us help with your all your graduation or vacation needs! Gertrude Flesner Waterbury 1923 2014 CROWLEY am grateful were words that started each and every day for Trudy, who appreciated all the gifts and beauty that God provided to the world; even in the simplest of forms like delicate blades of green grass or a spectacular sunset. Smiles and laughs came easy for her, words of encouragement were free-flowing, and a helping hand for anyone in need was readily available.

Trudy loved travel, adventure, spending time with friends, and playing bridge. She was a devout and life-long student of the Bible, and above all, loved God and her family. Her life was devoted to her family; Tricia Waterbury Seaborn (deceased), Rebecca Waterbury of Diamondhead, MS, Janine Waterbury Rozas and husband Glenn of Opelousas, LA, Meda Waterbury Payne and husband Paul of Southlake, Texas, Lisa Waterbury (deceased), and Dawna Waterbury of Lafayette, LA. Her face lit up in the presence of her grandchildren; Alecia Leblanc and husband Todd of Youngsville, LA, Jessica Huckaby and husband Lee of Columbus, MS, Angela Guillory and husband Ted, of Opelousas, LA, Rachael Hodges and husband Jeremiah, of Cypress, TX, Christina Pritt and husband Todd, of Opelousas, LA, Erin Carter and husband Adam of Opelousas, LA, and twins Chelsea and Alayna Payne of Southlake, TX and her 13 great grandchildren. Trudy grew up in Rantoul, Illinois, attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and Lees- McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina before she married William Benson Waterbury, who preceded her in death in 1975.

Trudy was also preceded in death by her two daughters Tricia and Lisa, her parents H.J. and Anna Flesner of Rantoul, IL, and all of her 6 siblings; John Flesner, Hannah Crane, Mildred Ogle, Annetta Douglas, Verna Fuller, and Elmer Flesner. In her last days Trudy was particularly grateful for the tremendous care that she received from Lisa Robertson, who helped her cheer her favorite sports teams to victory, Priscilla Portalis, who always brought a smile to her face and took her on adventures, Maria Young, who was filled with compassion and always provided a comforting hand, and last, but not least, Katherine and Theresa. Trudy was above all grateful for the love, devotion, and comfort of her family and we will be eternally grateful for her. Trudy peacefully on May 14th and her wishes were to have a simple departure from this world.

There was a one hour visitation on Saturday, May 17th starting at 10:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Crowley, LA located at 121 West 8th Street, LA with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. A family interment at Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas, LA followed the services. Pallbearers for Trudy are: Paul Payne, Glenn Rozas, Todd LeBlanc, Ted Guillory, Lee Huckaby, and Jeremiah Hodges.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund: P.O. Box 1446 Crowley, LA 705271446, to assist with the on-going preservation of the historical Church. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey- Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue Crowley, LA 70526, 337783-3313. WI ll I a br ders BETHANY, William Broderson, age 98, was born October 12, 1915 in Sulphur, OK.

He was the son of W.A. and Beulah (Turner) Broderson. He passed away peacefully May 8, 2014. Bill graduated from Putnam City High School in 1935. He married Margaret Schneider on November 18, 1936 in Purcell, OK.

Bill was a welder by trade and pipelined across the country for several years before he moved to Eunice, Louisiana to work for American Louisiana Pipeline Company. He retired in 1980 as area manager for ANR Pipeline Company. Bill was a member of Putnam City Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and beloved wife, Margaret. He is survived by daughters, Carolyn Reynolds of the home and Diane Manuel of Eunice, Louisiana.

Three grandchildren, John Reynolds and wife, Lauren, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Kimberley Mhire of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Shelli Ford of Yukon, OK. and two great grandchildren, Tyler Mhire of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Madaline Ford of Yukon, sister-in-law Charlotte Milner and nephew, George Hart and wife Sharon all of Yukon, OK. and other extended family members and friends. The family would like to thank Visiting Angels, especially Caregiver, Kiley Vasquez, for five years of dedicated service. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. atr ICI a at er I ne etterl I ne EUNICE Patricia Catherine Vetterline Savoy passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2014 at the age of 66. A Memorial Mass will be set at a later date. To honor wishes, her ashes will be spread at her birthplace in San Francisco, California in the San Francisco Bay. Patricia is survived by two daughters, April Savoy Quebodeaux and husband Nick and Paulette Savoy and companion Willie Porter; nine grandchildren, Jobe Doucet, Hope Doucet, Seri Doucet, Jodi Matte Watford and husband Christopher, Tori Matte, Cody Castillo, Quanah Castillo, Kaitlyn Moss, and Ciji Savoy; and six great-grandchildren, Liam Watford, Axel Watford, Sylas Matte, Easton Stroderd, Aizlee Castillo, and Nacoda Castillo.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Maxile Savoy, Jr. and her parents, Robert Vetterline and Hortenace Rose Mendez Schiele. Patricia was a fan to the end! Her grandchildren and great- grandchildren were her life. Patricia did volunteer work at St. Catholic Church in Eunice.

She moved to and there again in her she did volunteer work for different Catholic charities. Patricia enjoyed reading her Bible and working crossword puzzles. View and send personal condolences online at http://www.quirkfuneral- home.com/. Quirk Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. uirk Son ICH ael Har ey te ansk I BAY CITY EUNICE On Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 The lord called home his beloved son Michael Harvey Stepanski.

Mike passed away suddenly, but peacefully is no longer suffering. Mike was born January 21, 1947 in Bay City Michigan to Laura Ruth (Cavanaugh) and Harvey Bernard Stepanski. Mike loved his parents lived a life that would have made them proud. On March 2, 1965 he joined the Army to defend his country during the Vietnam War. He was proud of his service with the 25th Infantry Division, 65th Engineering Battalion, Company D.

Mike was proud to fight along side his Military band of Brothers. Upon his return from his second tour, He crossed paths with the love of his life. Candace Kussro. He knew she was the one while sitting at a stop light on Center avenue with her in a vehicle behind his. Mike refused to move his vehicle until she promised to go out with him.

They were married February 20th, 1971 in a small ceremony with just family. In their 43 years together, they overcame many trials tribulations. They raised 4 children Scott, Michelle, Jennifer Ryan together. Mike was a Great father to all his children. He loved supported them in their chosen paths in life.

greatest joy shining moments were the births of his beloved grandchildren Cassandra Mater. He loved spoiled them. He always encouraged them to be their best. Mike leaves behind brothers, sisters, sister- in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews cousins. Plus many, many close friends his in the military.

family wants to extend their heartfelt for all the prayers, support out pouring of love in this very trying time. In respect to wishes there will be no funeral his ashes will be scattered amongst his beloved special places. Further details will be announced at a later date. The family asks that instead of flowers cards. Please donate to the Wounded Warriors Project.

So no military service member will have to endure what he did. Rest easy welcome home brother. We got View the obituary and guestbook online at www. melanconfuneralhome. net.

Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, 4615 North University Avenue, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. Deaths Elsewhere Surgeon METAIRIE Services for retired surgeon Dr. James Corcoran were May 17. He died May 13 at age 77. He practiced with the Browne-McHardy Clinic for 25 years.

After retiring as a surgeon he practiced occupational medicine. He was former Chief of Surgery at East Jefferson, Lakeside and Kenner Regional Hospitals. He was on-site physician for Avondale Shipyard. School supt. LULING Services for retired school superintendent Dr.

Rodney Lafon will be May 22. He died May 12 at age 63. He worked almost 40 years in the St. Charles Parish public school system, 18 of them as superintendent. Parks advocate NEW ORLEANS Arrangements are pending for Laura Hudson, credited with creation of four Louisiana national parks while on the staff of former U.S.

Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. She died Sunday in Washington, D.C. at age 64.

She supervised efforts to create Cane River National Heritage Historical Park, Cane River National Heritage Area, the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, south of New Orleans, and Jean affiliated New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. She also is credited as directing efforts to establish the U.S. National Park Service Center for Preservation Technology and training in Natchitoches. In addition to the national parks, Johnston and Hudson secured tens of thousands of acres in Louisiana dedicated as wildlife refuge lands. In 1996 she joined Unocal Corporation, later acquired by Chevron Corporation, serving as international government affairs manager, overseeing policy issues in many countries until her retirement last month.

advocate RUSTON Services for Roberta Hinton, former chairperson of the Louisiana Methodist Home Board, were May 16. She died May 10 at age 74. She was on the Home board for 33 years and was a teacher. Geology prof MONROE Services for retired geology professor Dr. Leonard Young were May 7.

He died May 3 at age 78. Journalist, prof BATON ROUGE Services for retired journalism professor and former gubernatorial press secretary Dr. Jesse Dale Thorn were May 13. He died May 8 at age 71. He was a capitol bureau reporter for the Monroe Morning World, then became an editor at the newspaper before becoming Congressman Edwin press secretary, a post he also held through most of first two gubernatorial terms.

Leaving the Edwards administration, he became associate commissioner for higher education under the Board of Regents. He was later vice president of academic affairs at Northwestern State and then taught journalism and became professor in residence at LSU. Radio Logs Sunday, April 13 2108 Theft reported in the 400 block of North St. Joseph. 2148 Subject needs police officer in the 200 block of South Beulah.

Monday, April 14 0016 Theft reported in the 600 block of North 3rd Street. 0701 Subject needs police officer in the 900 block of West Dean Street. 0814 Disturbance reported in the 100 block of West Ash Street. 0952 Traffic crash reported at Winn Dixie. 0956 Suspicious person reported at Richard and Meyer Streets; resulted in arrest.

1424 Suspicious person reported in the 700 block of Ann Street; resulted in arrest. 1522 Shoplifting reported at Walmart; resulted in arrest. 2338 Disturbance reported in the 200 block of Acadia. Tuesday, April 15 0920 Theft reported in the 200 block of North St. Joseph Street.

1014 Ungovernable child reported in the 1300 block of Duck Avenue. 1045 Subject needs police officer at 1122 Suspicious person reported in the area of Meyer Street. 1604 Fight reported in the 600 block of North 2nd Street. 2128 Disturbance reported in the 100 block of West Maple Avenue. 2305 Subject needs police officer in the 500 block of North 3rd Street..