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Moines Sunday Register State Edition Sunday, December 11, 2011 Page 7B Obituaries Submit obituaries an at obituary and search a database of recent FRED ELIAS RIZK Houston, TX Fred Elias Rizk, 86, died among his family Friday, November 4 in Houston, Texas after a two year struggle with thymic cancer. He was born March 21, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa; the son of Syrian-Lebanese parents, Moussa and Souria Rizk. He attended East High School before enlisting in the Navy Sea Bee's during WWII. After serving three years in the South Pacific, he returned to Des Moines and enrolled in Drake Univrsity, graduating in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in finance. He then moved to Houston and attended the University of Houston Law School, being admitted to the Bar in 1957.

Although he spent his life building and managing a vast empire of apartments and commercial structures he'd created, Fred, always kept his law license in tact. He began his business career in a small construction trailer with only $63.00 in his pocket. Over the years he grew this business to expand across the United States and international locations, leaving a permanent imprint on the world of real-estate development. During these years as a titan in the construction business, he was accorded the honor of heading a host of Boards and civic organizations in both Houston and in Texas, including the local, state and national housing authorities. Sitting for over a decade on the Texas Housing Authority, he became known as the Icon who protected the State's more unfortunate citizens from the sad fate of "having no place to Instead, he saw to it that Texas would provide it's less fortunate a decent home in a low cost housing project.

He founded and was president of the Houston Apartment Association. and sat on it's National Executive Committee. However, as prominent as he was in the construction business, Fred will always be remembered as one of Houston's most generous citizens. 365 days a year he was there to help, and although he gave millions to a long gamut of causes which he felt were worthy, he was adamant about never wanting the credit or to be recognized as the giver. His charities to either an individual or a group were always anonymous.

After decades of selfless giving, all across the board, from the scholarship program he started for immigrant children, to struggling widows, to the countless teachers, ministers and priests who didn't have money for rent while studying for their degrees, the City of Houston decided to finally recognize this unique human in their midst. So, at a giant party thrown to honor him in 2008, the Mayor Bill White of Houston in company with the Ambassador from Lebanon and the Texas Congressional delegation, read a proclamation making May 15, Houston's official Fred Rizk day. Fred called everyone he knew, He felt a genuine kinship to every person he met. They were all his cousins. So, wherever you are Cousin, we know you're busy helping someone whom you've found to be in need.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and four older brothers. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, three sons Rex, and two grandsons and a brother Dr. Edward G. Rizk and wife Billie; plus numerous extended family members. Condolences may be sent to either: Sylvia R.

Rizk 3201 Westlake Dr. Austin, Texas 78746 or; Eddy G. Rizk 6200 San Felipe, Houston, Texas 77057. MELBA LORRAINE HARP Ms. Melba Lorraine Harp, 73, beloved daughter of Richard Harp and Alma Rogers Harp transitioned peacefully to Heaven surrounded by family at her daughter (Deanna) home in Des Moines, IA.

A prayer and candlelight vigil was held at bedside. Upon her request, her remains will be cremated. A private family viewing will be held on December 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Melba was born May 11, 1938 in Baltimore, MD. She later married Theodore (Teddy) Goode, who passed in 2007.

Melba attended the University of Iowa and Kaplan University. She retired from United Technologies Corp. in 2001. She was a great fan of baseball and had a great sense of humor. Mom was very unique in her special way.

Even as she was slipping away, if asked how she was doing, she would reply "I'm doing To mourn her passing are daughters; Deanna "Debbie" (Darwin) Austin and Danita (Ricardo) Heard, her sons; Martinez Goode and Paul Goode, granddaughters; Tasha Goode and Teal Goode, grandsons; Teon Goode, Quentin Heard and Xavion Heard, and two very special and wonderful great-grandsons; Cameron Goode and Daniel Goode. She is also survived by her brother Wayne (Me-fe) Harp and a host of other relatives and friends. Melba is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister. A memorial plaque will be installed in her honor a at Grey's Lake Pedestrian Bridge in Des Moines, IA. The family would like to thank Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa excellent care and services.

Henderson-Highland handling the arrangements. God Bless and Keep her! "Sleep in Heavenly Peace." Love, your family KATHERINE SUE OSBORN Des Moines Katherine Sue Osborn passed away on December 8, 2011 at the age of 74. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., all at the Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel at 4400 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines. A gravesite dedication will follow.

MERLEHAY at Chapel Hill J. DAVID WOLF Des Moines Memorial services for David Wolf who passed a way November 27 will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines. David is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn, children Wilma (John) Gajdel and Marilyn Wolf, grandchildren Anna and Lydia Gajdel and Alec Wolf, and his dearly loved sister Louise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rev.

Walter B. and Jesse S. Wolf Memorial Music Fund for the choir programs at Grace United Methodist Church. To submit memorials and cards of thanks, please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com In Loving Memory of Kermit Wishard Dunn 1942 2009 Pops, two years has passed. Your spirit still remains in our hearts longing for the day that we will see you again.

You Are Deeply Missed. Love Your Family MARION SHELDON PIERPONT, C.S.B. Des Moines Marion Sheldon Pierpont, C.S.B., longtime resident of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with family at her side. She was born and raised in Garnett, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Emmor Russell and Ethel Gaither Sheldon, and little sister of Joe, Emmor, and Bob. After high school, she studied journalism at the University of Kansas, but left after two years when her father died.

She secured a job teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Kansas, where some of the oldest farm boys towered over their young teacher. In 1947, Marion married Richard Calvert Pierpont, a handsome young businessman who had recently served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as the commander of a PT boat in the South Pacific. Marion and Cal settled first in Independence, Kansas, where he managed one of the "Calverts" department stores owned by his family in southeastern Kansas, and she stayed home with the first of their three children. The family moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1957; and when her youngest child started school, Marion returned to college, earning a B.A.

in Elementary Education from the State College of Iowa. For ten years she happily taught first grade in the Cedar Falls public schools- she always enjoyed little children, and they returned her affection. Sadly, her only son, Richard Calvert Pierpont, passed on in 1968. While still teaching, Marion was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis, which restricted her movement and made it difficult to continue her work. She sought help in Christian Science, and was completely healed.

Marion went on to become a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, first in Cedar Falls, and later in Des Moines, where she became a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist. For three years she served as the Second Reader of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. She was appointed to the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, traveling with Calvert to many parts of the world to share a message of hope and healing based on the teachings of Christ Jesus. Later the couple returned to their home in Des Moines, where they were reunited with friends and neighbors. Her beloved husband of 55 years passed on in 2002.

Marion will be remembered by her friends, students, and family for her unfailing generosity, her buoyant good humor, her loving grace and kindness. She had a beautiful singing voice, was an accomplished pianist, a lover of classical music, and a great supporter of the Des Moines Symphony. She enjoyed wildlife and camping, bicycling and swimming, fine art and flowers. And she cherished her family. Marion is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Rebecca and Andrew Clements of Westborough, Massachusetts, and Julie and Eric Pierpont of Petoskey, Michigan.

She is dearly loved by her six grandchildren: Matthew Pierpont and his wife Maria, John Clements and his wife Kristen Hoops, Jocelyn Moellering and her husband Dan, Nathaniel Clements, Charles Clements, and George Clements. Three great grandsons complete the family: Owen and Wesley Moellering and Lucas Pierpont. Marion's nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her close sister-in-law, Sarepta Pierpont Ostrum, are precious to her. A memorial service will be held at the Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Avenue, on Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. Contributions in Marion's name may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Des Moines, the Des Moines Symphony, and the Des Moines Art Center.

The family wishes to thank all the neighbors and friends who loved and supported Marion throughout her life. To submit memorials and cards of thanks, please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com HAROLD RAYMOND LUMLEY Coleraine, Minnesota Harold R. Lumley age 49 of Coleraine, MN, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Cohasset, MN. Harold was born in 1962 to Robert and Shirley Lumley, Sr. in Carson, CA.

He worked as a selfemployed carpenter. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Anderson Lumley; granddaughter Matika Goodwin; and dogs, Buddy, Holly and Scrappy Doo. He is survived by three sons, Robert (Dalaina) Lumley, Raymond (April) Lumley, and Larry (Cassandra) Goodwin, daughter, Danielle (Kevin) Hall; sister, Leona (Dean) Day; eight grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 12 until the 6 p.m.

Memorial Service at Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. Rev. Lonnie Lee will officiate. Arrangements by Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guest book or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

SERVICE AND VISITATION announcements The Reverend Dr. Gustav Nelson A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3 PM Wednesday, December 14 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation with the family present will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday at Westover. A complete obituary will appear Monday. Westover Funeral Home 515-276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com Health Hospice staff for their Park Funeral Home are Moma The Des Moines Register has several obituary options available.

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David Des Moines Brooks Carrie PATRICIA MARIE JOHNSON Pleasant Hill Patricia Ma rie Johnson, 78, passed away December 9, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1933 in Des Moines to Henry and Katherine (Hammond) Hines. Patricia is survived by her sons, James, Larry, Jerry and Richard Johnson; daughter, Catherine Baenisch; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

JAMES D. NEWELL Prairie City James D. Newell, 66, passed away at the Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Nanette, a brother Paul (Carol) and many nieces, nephews and inlaws. Services will be privately held.

Memorials in James' honor may be directed to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Sensitivity Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-5221 Helen Mundell 1 PM Sunday at Union Park United Methodist Church Melissa Vale-Gacina 4 PM Monday at the funeral home Southtown 5400 SW 9th Street 285-3911 Linda DeCamp 12 PM Monday at the funeral home Information243-5221 Mary Ann Freel Henrietta "Sugar" Macaulay Eileen Marie (Piper) Seymour Online condolences may be made www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com JACK LA MAR Des Moines Jack Irwin La Mar, 78, passed away at the Veterans Hospital on December 8, 2011. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. Jack was born March 19, 1933 in Albia, Iowa.

He attended school until the family needed his help in tending the farm. He entered the Army in 1950 and served in the Korean Conflict earning a Combat Infantry Badge while acting as a field Wireman. He saw service during a critical time in our country when the U.S. Army was testing Nuclear Weapons. Consequently he is classified as a Nuclear Vet, having witnessed test detonations of nuclear bombs at the White Sands Nevada testing grounds.

After his Honorable Discharge he began a career as a television repairman. He worked for Greenfield TV several years before buying the business and renaming it to La Mar Electronics. The business ran until the early 70s. Mr. La Mar enjoyed reading and playing chess with friends and family.

He was a bowler and played fast pitch softball, sponsoring a team for several years. He is survived by his ex-wife Sharon Fisher; sons, Mike La Mar of Stanton, Iowa, Jack La Mar of Hibbing, Minnesota; daughters, Jill Torres and Casey Rodriguez of Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. He is preceded in death by his father, Neil La Mar, of Albia, Iowa; mother, Nina Marie Stephens, of Albia, Iowa; and his son, Jeffery La Mar, Red Oak, Iowa. Veterans Funeral 515-277-6700 To submit memorials and cards of thanks, please visit us online for more information at www.DesMoinesRegister.com.