Memorials
After Glow: Helen Lowrie Marshall
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun;
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Alison Adams Hoffman (Voelter), October 13, 1961 – September 24, 2008
Alison was born October 13, 1961, in Temple, Texas. She graduated from Temple High School in 1979 and completed her degree in Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State in 1996. Alison married Jerry Hoffman on October 7, 2006, at their home in Mansfield. Their beautiful life together here on earth was prematurely interrupted by Alison’s untimely passing into eternal life with Jesus Christ, her Lord. All her family and friends are devastated by the tremendous loss of this wonderful person whom they dearly loved.
Valerie Lynette Anderson, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
Debra Lennade Biggiers, October 30, 1961 – June 3, 1987
William (Bill) Lewis Boland, November 7, 1960 – July 1, 2018
William “Bill” Lewis Boland died Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Temple. He was born November 7, 1960, in Lampasas, the son of Con and Bernice Boland. He grew up attending the Northside Church of Christ in Temple. He was a 1979 graduate of Temple High School. He worked as a mechanic for Garland Shelton Motors, Bloand Motorcycle Supply and other repair shops.
Dawn Lea Bower, [#DATE] – September 23, 1983
Johnny Lee Clark, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
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John T. Collins April 5, 1961 – May 16, 2021
John was a stellar athlete in football, basketball, and track for the Temple Wildcats. He would go on to cherish the memories made at Temple High School for the rest of his life. He was humbly passionate about helping everyone to be a better version of themselves and to reach their greatest potential. John lived by the self-prescribed motto: “The 4 D’s of life: Dedication, Determination, Desire, and Discipline. Any two will get you through, yet all four will get you more.”
David Cox, August 6, 1961 – April 9, 2022
David Cox was born August 6, 1961, died April 8, 2022. He was married to Dianna Cox for 37 years. Worked as a YMCA professional for 10 years before moving to sales in marketing and promotions. He and his wife lived on a sailboat in the Caribbean for 8 years then settled in Clear Lake Shores, TX while traveling extensively throughout the world. He had a kind heart and an adventurous soul.
Joseph Syles Courtney, November 2, 1959 – January 10, 2006
Joseph Sayles Courtney was born in Temple, Texas the son of William and Shirley Courtney. He was a Temple High School graduate and a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Temple. He was a lifelong resident of the Temple area. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Courtney is survived by two brothers John Courtney of Houston and David Courtney of Austin, Texas.
Lee Roy Dever Jr., October 17, 1959 – May 27, 2006
1979 Grad
Frank Alphonso Gantt III, December 10, 1959 – February 24, 1994
Grant Cornell Garth, July 10, 1961 – February 8, 2010
Mr. Garth was born July 10, 1961, in Temple to Sam Graham and Janice Merline Barton Garth III. He graduated from Temple High School and attended Temple College and Baylor University. He was a salesman and attended First Assembly of God Church in Belton. Survivors include his wife, Carole Olesen of Temple, one daughter, Kristen Leigh Garth of Temple, sister, Deana Rindy of Austin, two brothers, Gregg Garth and Sam Graham Garth IV both of Temple, and aunt, Connie Clark of Woodville.
Henry Bentley Hahn III, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
Byron Forester Hawkins, December 27, 1960 – December 26, 2005
Byron Forester Hawkins was born in Temple, Texas December 27, 1960. He was a 1979 graduate of Temple High School and graduated from McLennan Community College with a degree in Radiology Technology. He was a radiology technician at the Temple Veterans Hospital for 20 years. At the time of his death he was employed with Garden Estates Assisted Living Center, He was a member of the Oak Park United Methodist Church in Temple, Texas.
Douglas T. Hisle, March 1, 1961 – May [#DATE], 1984
Douglas Hisle died at the age of 23.
Byron Lynn Holmes,September 12, 1960 – January 6, 2020
Byron Holmes, graduated from Temple High School in 1979. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University earning a degree in social work in 1984. He worked as a caseworker for the Texas Youth Commission in Giddings; a transitional caseworker for the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville; and as a corrections officer for Bartlett State Jail in Bartlett. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.
Virginia Lorraine Imbriani (Aldridge), [#DATE]1961 – March 16, 2013
Virginia Aldridge-Imbriani graduated from Temple High School in 1979 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Women’s University in Denton Tx. She is survived by her husband Michael Imbriani, daughter Sapphire Imbriani, of Leander; parents John and Sallie Aldridge; brother John Aldridge; sisters Patricia Aldridge-Lester; sister Theresa Mae King; and special friend Janet Mulcahy of Austin TX.
Veronica Lynn Jenkins, March 5, 1961 – December 29, 1999
Deanna Joy Kimble, July 6, 1961 – July 5, 2004
Ms. Kimble was born in Temple to Foster and Eva L. Peteete Kimble Jr. She graduated from Temple High in 1979. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in geology and a teaching degree in 1986. She taught eighth grade at Belton Junior High School. She was a member of the Texas Parent Teacher Association and Texas Classroom Teacher Association. She was active in several wildlife and environmental conservation organizations as well as the Humane Society.
David Gene Laster, December 13, 1960 – August 15, 2013
David Gene Laster was born December 13, 1960 to Bill and Jackie Laster in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Temple High School and was an electrician most of his life. He enjoyed Barbequing, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Jack Laster and His mother, Jackie Laster Billingsley. He is Survived by his Step father, James Billingsley and one brother, Bill Laster of Belton.
Richard Randall Lott, November 18, 1960 – June 4, 1998
David Lee Martinets, September 3, 1960 – January 28, 2018
David Lee Martinets, formerly of Temple, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home in Gatesville. He was born on September 3, 1960 in Temple Texas. David was a graduate of Temple High School and went on to become a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his parents Doug and Peanut Martinets of Temple, sister Pam (Earl) Engbrock, of Temple, and 2 nephews Chris and Eric Engbrock both of Temple. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Martinets.
Andrew H. (D.) Martinez, May 3, 1962 – September 1, 2005
1979 Grad
Charles D. Maynard August 25, 1960 – July 25, 2022
Charles David Maynard was born on August 25, 1961 in Temple to the late Robert B. Maynard and Dorothy Louise Maynard. He attended Temple schools and graduated from Temple High School in 1979. He completed an HVAC degree at TSTI in Waco and worked in sales for United Refrigeration in Arlington for over 20 years. Charles loved sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Temple.
Bruce Neil Mersiovsky, September 21, 1960 – February 14, 1997
1979 Grad
Fread Meshack, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
1979 Grad
Darrell Ray Metcalf, October 16, 1960 – July 1, 2004
1979 Grad
Anthon (Rusty) Russell Morales, September 12, 1960 – June 14, 2009
Melinda Lee Pitts, July 9, 1961 – January 14, 1998
1979 Grad
Pamela D. Pleasant, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
Vicki L. Rubac, [#DATE] – [#DATE], 2017
Jack Kennedy Sauls, November 8, 1960 – July 12, 2020
Jack Kennedy Sauls was born November 8, 1960, to Frank Charles and Ruth Linda Thomas Sauls in Temple, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Temple and graduated from Temple High School. He married Tonya Newman on May 11, 2018. He worked for ER Carpenter for ten years and Wilson Art International for twenty-one years.
Cynthia Marie Sholar, August 1, 1960 – October 3, 1979
Marie Sholar, a 1979 graduate of Temple High School, passed away after a car accident. She is buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, TX.
Clifton Smith August 5, 1961 – October 14, 2020
1979 Grad
Jeffrey Robert (J-Bob) Smith, October 22, 1961 – May 13, 1988
William Smith, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
James Albert Thomas, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
Jimmie “Fatt” Jerome Thompson, 1690 – January 6, 2023
Jimmie “Fatt” Jerome Thompson, 61, attended Temple High School where he participated in track as an 800m runner. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Temple, Texas. He enjoyed talking with family and friends about their well-being and even a little politics from time to time. He moved to Austin to work at the Austin State Hospital. Later he began his business, Lawn Solutions.
Shannon Trent, October 6, 1959 – April 19, 1999
Carol Elaine Underwood, [#DATE] – [#DATE]
Damian Alan Valley, [#DATE] – January 7, 2004
William L. (Bill) Villines, [#DATE] – June 27, 2002
Elvis Louis Walker Jr., February 11, 1960 – June 16, 2003
1979 Grad
Brenda Sue Watkins (Hobbs), February 28, 1961 – November 13, 2004
1979 Grad
Kay Michelle Wistrand (Beauchamp), June 7, 1961 – April 29, 2018
“She graduated from Temple High School and The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. A beloved teacher in Bartlett I.S.D. and Tomball I.S.D., she had a great love for her students and coworkers. In her final year at Tomball Jr. High School, students formed an effort to raise money for her to travel to Florida to see baby sea turtles go to sea, to California to step in the Pacific Ocean and hug redwoods, and to Michigan to see the fall foliage. She was a woman of great faith and compassion, and a member of Redeemer Church in Tomball.”
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