Guy Littlefield

We seem to have come to a point in time where losing the classmates of our childhood has become an all too common occurrence.  This month, Guy Littlefield passed away.

The following obituary was published by Bierschwale Family Heritage Oaks Mortuary:

Guy Duane Littlefield, loving father, husband, Papa, best brother, friend and great story teller, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2022 at the young age of 77, surrounded by many who loved him.

Guy was born on February 22, 1945, to Audree Louise Nockolds and Talmadge Ancel Littlefield. He was raised in San Antonio, Texas with his two sisters Linda and Donna, where he attended Harlandale High School. In 1966, he married his high school sweet heart, Joyce Eileen Hutton. They were happily married for 39 years with 3 children before she was unexpectedly called back to heaven.

He married Margaret "Maggie" Reeve in 2007 and they shared many adventures together for his remaining years including, but not limited to, goat and chicken farming, fishing, gardening, and solving the world's problems from their back porch in Rockport, Texas.

Guy enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965 and served six years while being stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. During that time, he joined many others and fought in the Vietnam War. He then began doing construction with his father-in-law, Leslie Hutton. He built the home where he raised his family and made many unforgettable memories.

Guy eventually moved on from construction and joined his father in the automotive business at T.A. Littlefield Auto Sales where they worked side by side for almost 40 years. Together they bought, sold, repaired, and traded cars, but more importantly made many longtime friends. When he retired from the car business, he found new passions to fill his days, spending many hours entertaining or being entertained by his grandchildren. Papa was their biggest fan and supporter, not missing many of their events before his body got tired.

Often a jokester, his laugh and goofy expressions kept those in his company constantly entertained. Throughout his life he loved the Lord. In the latter years Guy became a devoted student of the Bible, contributing greatly to his bible study classes and engaging many in discussions of God's Word and their personal relationship with Jesus.

Guy is survived by his wife: Maggie Littlefield and his children: Kendra Biela and husband Tim, Dustin S. Littlefield, and fiancé Katie Woods; stepchildren: Dawn Sharp, Craig Wilson, and wife Rebecca; 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters, many nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends, all who loved him deeply.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Audree Louise, and T.A. Littlefield; wife, Joyce Eileen; and son, Richard Wayne.

A memorial service at Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel was held in his honor on April 8, 2022.

Passing of our Friend Jimmie Tabor

Jimmie was a year ahead of us but married Sandra Royal who was a member of our Class of 1963.  Athough Jimmie was a little older, he was still a big part of our Harlandale community of friends.

Crofts-Cross Funeral Home of Blanco has published the following obituary:

James “Jim” Russell Tabor, Sr. of Blanco, TX passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Houston, TX.  Jim was born May 23, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Russell John Tabor and Constance Mae (Kelley) Tabor.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Tommy Tabor.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandee (Royal) Tabor; sons, Russell “Rusty” Tabor and wife Mary (Graham) Tabor, and Jason “Toby” Tabor; brothers, Danny Tabor, and Patrick Tabor and wife Arlene; and six grandchildren, Ryder, Jack, Ella, Hailey, Joslyn, and Reid, Jr.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, April 8, 2022 at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home in Blanco.  Funeral services honoring Jim’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Blanco United Methodist Church with Pastor Carlos Cloyd officiating, 61 Pecan St., Blanco, TX 78606.  Interment will follow in Mt. Sharp Cemetery near Wimberley, TX.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Organization for Autism Research (OAR), or your preferred for charity.

Obituary and other information at Crofts-Cross Funeral Home,

Another Old Friend Passed

In the course of working on the two previous posts regarding the passing of some of our classmates, I found that we were unaware that Danny Myers had passed away in 2020. So sorry that our marking his passing is belated.

Danny Myers Obituary

Danny Myers passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home in Schertz, Texas. He was born on March 26, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Alva and Lucille (Baxter) Myers.

Danny graduated from high school and attended two years of college before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. He served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief and earned 22 air medals during his four year of active service and two year in the reserves. While serving in the Marine’s, he married his wife Carolyn of 52 years and after his honorable discharge he pursed a career in residential and commercial construction for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing with his sons, fishing, and gardening with his wife.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Mitchell and Lucille Baxter; his sister, Joyce and brother, Micthell. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; their sons, Curtis Wade and Russell Wayne and the families, Rebecca Marie and Jennifer Lynn; grandchildren, Bryanna Victoria, Jade Marie, Camden Luke, Nicholas Gunner, and Jacob Ryder.

A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Schertz, Texas.

Larry Neil Fritz

We lost yet another classmate when Larry Fritz passed away on February 1, 2022.

Larry Neil Fritz was born on February 14, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Louis and Nelda Fritz. He grew up on the Southside of San Antonio and graduated from Harlandale High School in 1963. After High School he attended San Antonio College but was drafted by the U.S. Army for service during the Vietnam War. In 1968 after he was discharged he returned to San Antonio and continued his education at the University of Texas Austin, graduating with his Bachelors of Architecture in 1972.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan Goerke Fritz, his sons, Shane Christopher (Amy Strong Fritz) of New Braunfels and Aaron Kyle of Austin, his mother, Nelda Oehler Fritz of San Antonio, his sister, Louise Fritz Thompson (Don Thompson) of Baton Rouge.

Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 9, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion, Texas.

See complete obituary for Larry Neil Fritz.

Passing of Lloyd Ray Helmke

We learned this week of the passing of another of our 1963 Harlandale High School classmates, Lloyd Helmke.

Obituary
Mission Park Funeral Chapel

3 November 2021

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor Lloyd Ray Helmke entered eternal rest on November 3, 2021, at the age of 76. Lloyd was born in San Antonio, Texas to Alfred Helmke, Sr., and Barbara Falor Helmke. Two years after high school Lloyd joined and served in U.S. Army National Guard. Lloyd retired from City Public Service of 35 years, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his six grand girls and watching them grow. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of over 55 years, Janey Knesek Helmke; children, Keith (Deena), Brian (Carrie), and Kelley Reno (Sean); brother, Alfred Helmke, Jr. (Liz); grandchildren, Rebecca Helmke, Brianna Helmke, Hollie Helmke, Haley Reno, Emily Reno, and Kenley Reno; nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Funeral service was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South with internment at San Jose Burial Park.