Lee Victor Fritze '60
Lee Victor Fritze, beloved husband, son, brother and friend to
all, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2003 at the age of 64. He graduated
from Edison High School in 1956 and from Texas A&M University
in 1960 with a degree in math. He entered the Air Force and served
from 1961 until 1981 as a meteorologist with the Air Weather Service
and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He obtained a degree in accounting in
1984 from UTSA and later opened his own office as a CPA in San Antonio.
He is remembered by all for his loving nature, kindness, gentleness,
good humor and his genuine desire to help others. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Dorothy D. Fritze. He is survived by his loving
wife of 41 years, Joan Harrington Fritze; father, Victor O. Fritze;
sister, Joan and husband Larry Crowell and several nieces and nephews.
Those who desire may make a memorial contribution to The John Wayne
Cancer Institute, Development Dept., 2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite
860W, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Excerpt from the San Antonio Express of 4/9/2003.
Paul D. Rushing '60 (See picture of
Paul and Marlene on the home page)
PAUL D. RUSHING died May 20, 2003, after a long, courageous battle
with cancer. He was born July 3, 1937, in Houston, Texas. Paul was
a proud member of the Class of '60 from Texas A&M University.
He held Bachelors' degrees in Agricultural and Civil Engineering.
He was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He
served in the U.S. Army and in the Army Reserves - attaining the rank
of Major. Paul began his professional career in Port Arthur, Texas,
where he was the Director of Public Works. Upon moving to Houston
he worked for the engineering firm of Turner, Collie & Braden
for 19 years. He recently retired from the position of Manager of
Engineering for Precinct 3, Harris County. Upon retirement, the Harris
County Commissioners' Court honored him with a Resolution declaring
June 27, 2002, as "Paul D. Rushing Day in Harris County".
After his official retirement, Commissioner Steve Radack further honored
Paul by naming a large park in west Houston for him. A dedication
ceremony was held on October 4, 2002, when many friends and work associates
joined in this memorial celebration. Paul is survived by his mother
- Annie Mae, his wife - Marlene, his son - Rhett, his daughter-in-law
- Brenda, and grandsons - Zane and Wyatt. In accordance with Paul's
wishes no public services will be held. His cremated remains will
be dispersed by the family at a future date. In lieu of flowers the
family requests that those desiring may make donations in Paul's name
to Houston Hospice, 8811 Gaylord, Suite 100, Houston, Texas, 77024.
Paul will be remembered as a loved one and friend by his family and
many friends, for his lifetime of achievements and dedicated service
in the field of engineering, his priceless mentoring of young engineers
and his outstanding service to the residents of Harris County.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 5/25/2003.