Obituaries

01/10/1947– 12/21/2021

Jan Cameron Babson Anderson, 74, of Longmeadow, MA, beloved wife of John D. DeWeese, passed away at home with John by her side on December 21, 2021. Born January 10, 1947, in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Jane (Hebditch) Babson. She is survived by her husband John, her four sons, David Anderson of Manchester, Tyler Anderson and his partner, Jamie Welsh of Hayden, CO, John Anderson of Cambridge, MA, William Anderson of Suffield, CT, a daughter-in-law, Katharine Ann Buck of South Windsor, CT, a brother, John R. Babson, Jr and his wife Rin of Pittsburgh, PA, and two grandchildren, William and Allison Anderson. She will be missed by John’s family: his sons, John W. and Thomas DeWeese, Thomas’ wife, Sue DeWeese, and their two children, Morgan and Matthew.

Jan was raised in Greenwich, CT, and graduated from Greenwich Academy. She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Skidmore College. She remained an avid student, receiving master’s degrees in business and mathematics as she moved about the country

STEPHEN JESSE, “JESS,” BARRETT

04/26/1990-01/03/2022

Stephen Jesse, “Jess,” Barrett passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2022, from complications of Covid-19. He was born April 26, 1990, in Plano, Texas, and grew up in University Park.

Jess attended Hyer Elementary School. He loved his family, friends, and Jesus. Indian Guides with Chief (Craig) Walker and early morning Bible study at Mr. (Ray) Nixon’s home were two of his favorite activities. He and his Dad were jointly baptized on March 19, 2001. During middle and high school, he enjoyed ping pong, poker games, brownies, and queso in the backhouse with as many friends as possible on Friday and Saturday nights. He ran the Turkey Trot with his Dad several times.

He graduated from Highland Park High School in May 2009. He was admitted into the National Honor Society as a junior, was an AP Scholar, and was awarded the Cornerstone Scholar-Athlete Award in both his junior and senior years. He then moved on to Baylor and Austin College, receiving academic scholarships at both schools, and graduated from AC with a BA degree. Jess was a proud member of the KOT fraternity at Baylor. Jess proceeded with his business career by working as an analyst at a real estate company, followed by obtaining his real estate license and working as a broker.

Jess loved sports and played baseball and basketball for his high school and for traveling teams in the Summers. Coach John Trabold had a lot to do with Jess’ progress in baseball during the early years, as he was always the encourager. Jess was a firstteam all-district baseball player his junior year, captain of the baseball team his senior year, and recipient of the Great Scot Award for leadership. Unfortunately, Tommy John/elbow surgery cut short his senior season, but this created an amazing memory. On the bus ride the night before his surgery, he talked his coach into letting him pitch the last out of the game. After surgery the next day, the doctor and opportunities arose.

She married David Anderson on October 8, 1977, and that union produced her four sons. She ultimately separated and divorced but remained a supportive friend to David. Her life was marked more than usually with ups and downs, but she remained productive and creative throughout them. She was a devoted mother to her four sons, striving to provide both love and spiritual and material support in good and difficult times.

She was a master of journaling and produced many beautiful albums documenting all phases of her and her family’s life as well as the lives of friends and clients. In addition, she studied painting and became an accomplished artist in oils. She was a beacon of action, ideas, and optimism throughout her life.

She married John after a two-year courtship on April 23, 2017. The couple was gifted with nearly five years of adventure and travel, but even more by quiet joy in each other’s presence and love.

Her death followed a long journey with cancer, during which she made the most of every opportunity and lived life to its fullest. Her perseverance in the face of progressive illness and disability was an inspiration to all who knew her.

A memorial service, Covid permitting, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. To leave online condolences, please visit www. carmonfuneralhome.com

reported that Jess had hallucinated during pre-op, telling everyone that he had pitched the night before. When his parents confirmed that his story was true, the doctor’s jaw dropped in disbelief, as he thought there was no physical way this could have happened! After recovering from the surgery, he pursued his desire to play college baseball by playing two summers in the area’s collegiate baseball league.

He made many trips to sporting venues, including the 100th Anniversary of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, and about half of the major league stadiums around the country, trying ultimately to visit them all. In addition, he saw the Baseball and Basketball Hall of Fames (as well as the Rock & Roll HOF), MLB and NBA All-star games, and NBA Finals. He also collected trading cards and memorabilia, going to many card shows.

Jess loved Summers in Colorado with his family, enjoying golf and hiking. Other memorable trips included Europe, Cabo San Lucas, Pebble Beach, La Jolla, and New York City.

For fun, he played endless oneon-one basketball games in the driveway. He also played basketball with his Dad and his Dad’s friends and sons at church on Sunday evenings (followed by pizza and cookie monsters for dinner afterward at Slider & Blue’s). Jess was also a dedicated moviegoer and an expert on all Marvel comic characters and Star Wars movies.

But most importantly, Jess had a deep spiritual commitment. He attended church and Sunday school and participated in father-son Bible studies for many years. He wore his “Be Like Christ” tee-shirt everywhere. He also worked at Park Cities Baptist and Pine Cove Summer camps. Romans 5:8 was his favorite Bible verse.

Jess is survived by his Mom, Betsy, his Dad, Joe; his sister, Whitney Roman, niece, Caroline Roman, and nephew, Sam Roman; his brother, Sam Barrett, his sister-in-law, Susan, niece, Molly Kate Barrett, and nephew, Mac Barrett; also, by his uncle, Jim Halpin, aunt, Rosie Halpin, and cousins, John and Brig Halpin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Austin College Athletic Enrichment Fund.

A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, at Grace Bible Church, 11306 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75229.

BROOKE ELIZABETH REYNOLDS

09/12/2000-01/23/2022

Brooke Elizabeth Reynolds of Highland Park was born September 12, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, to Tara Elaine Hanley. She died unexpectedly on January 23, 2022.

She attended Armstrong Elementary, McCulloch Intermediate School, and Highland Park Middle School in Dallas. In the spring of 2020, Brooke graduated from Elkhart High School in Elkhart, Texas.

Brooke faced unique challenges in life. Though her struggles were mountainous, she climbed that mountain daily. Brooke taught all who knew her to be grateful for the things we have. Her outgoing personality and her love will forever be remembered by those who met her and were inspired by her smile.

In addition to her loving mother, Tara Hanley, Brooke is survived and remembered dearly by her adoring siblings, Alexandra Hanley, Jack Hanley, Savannah Stewart, and Beau Stewart, as well as her beloved caretaker, Carolyn Jennings, and Carolyn’s husband, Kenneth Jennings. She is also survived by her aunt, Deirdre Hanley Norman of Richmond, Virginia, her cousins, Holt, Annie, Pierce, and Daisy Norman, and her grandmother, Maura Hanley.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home located at 13005 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas.

A memorial donation may be made in Brooke’s name to Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, Texas.

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University Park 2021 Home Sales Exceed 2020 Sales by Nearly $200M

Last year in University Park, more homes sold than in 2020 – and in about half the time, according to an Allie Beth Allman & Associates analysis of Multiple Listing Service data.

The average number of days a home spent on the market dropped from 66 in 2020 to just over a month last year, while the number of homes sold – 379 – surpassed the 300 homes sold in 2020. The total volume of sold homes exceeded $700 million, an almost $200 million jump over the previous year.

University Park has long been a sought-after community for buyers seeking a beautiful home with great schools, parks and a few of the best ice cream shops in the area. The brokerage prepares its neighborhood market report each year to help sellers accurately price their homes and buyers offer the best price on a home.

The expert agents of Allie Beth Allman & Associates marketed many homes in 2021, including the home at 4020 Colgate Ave., where the brokerage’s agents represented both the buyer and seller.

Luxury leader Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads in the sale of homes in the University Park, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics. To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com.

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Sophisticated Style & Gated Privacy in Lake Forest

12211 Park Forest is being offered for $1,250,000 on a cul-de-sac in Lake Forest.

12211 Park Forest boasts sophisticated style and gated privacy in the Lake Forest community. Featuring three beds, three full and one-half baths, this home offers 3,711 square feet of living space.

Located on a private cul-de-sac, this home is being offered for $1,250,000 and features clean lines, soothing palette, abundant natural light, high ceilings, and hardwoods throughout.

Newly painted and carpeted in January 2022, 12211 Park Forest includes a first-floor primary room, three living areas, and a study. The gourmet kitchen is open to the living room with stainless steel appliances, eating bar and center island, large walk-in pantry, and temperature control wine room for 700+ bottles.

The large family room with fireplace, accesses and overlooks the private terrace.

The first-floor primary includes two-sided gas fireplace opening to the bathroom. The secondfloor game room includes an office nook with builtin storage and files and there is additional bonus storage from the walk-in attic.

Contact Karen Fry (214.288.1391 or kfry@ daveperrymiller.com) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

DFW Real Estate Market Starts the New Year Strong

In today’s real estate market, waiting for the fabled spring market to buy a home has become a thing of the past – and the luxury sales logged in DFW as 2022 took hold proves it.

After selling more than $3.8 billion in 2021, according to the Multiple Listing Service, the agents at Allie Beth Allman & Associates kicked off 2022 with a string of notable sales.

For instance, brokerage agents represented both the seller and buyer of the flowing, contemporary home at 11232 Pinocchio Drive. As one of only a handful of coveted Cliff May midcentury modern homes in the Disney Streets, this abode meets all the demands of a modern lifestyle, with an open floor plan, stunning kitchen, and views of a refreshing pool from multiple rooms.

Using the company’s incomparable resources to build savvy marketing strategies for client’s homes and tapping into an impressive network of community connections to find homes for buyer clients has been key to the brokerage’s record-setting success year after year. Its agents routinely find homes for sale where internet searches say there are none.

To find out about homes coming on the market soon or being offered as a private sale, connect with a real estate expert at alliebeth.com.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Average Home Price Rises by Nearly $1M in Highland Park

Well-priced, well-maintained homes in Highland Park often sold within days of hitting the market in 2021 – if they ever made it to the public market at all.

The luxury real estate experts expect the same to hold true for 2022, which makes working with an agent knowledgeable about the neighborhood just as important as you search for your new Highland Park home.

In its annual neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis of the real estate market, the brokerage found that 148 homes sold in Highland Park in 2021. Days on the market were down, but the average sale price rose to $3,214,251 in 2021 from $2,293,201 in 2020.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the top luxury brokerage in Highland Park, sold some exceptional homes in 2021, including 3868 Potomac Ave., a re-imagined Mediterranean palazzo that has been remodeled to accentuate beautiful windows and bright rooms, and the sleek residence at 3721 Maplewood Ave.

Luxury leader Allie Beth Allman & Associates sells more homes priced at $2 million and above than any other brokerage, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics, and leads in the sale of homes in the Park Cities. To connect with a luxury real estate expert, visit alliebeth.com.

THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP

Custom Gage Home in Guarded & Gated Lake Forest

7006 Stone Meadow is being offered for $2,050,000.

Exceptional Gage custom home built in 2006 in the highly sought guard, gated Lake Forest development in the Preston Hollow area. Comprising approximately 5700 square feet, the home at 7006 Stone Meadow offers four bedrooms, a library, two living areas plus a media-game room. This classic traditional home offers a stately presence with a front motor court and a threecar garage.

The updated gourmet kitchen opens to a keeping room with fireplace and the great room with a vaulted and beamed ceiling. French doors open to the backyard entertaining area and pool. The library with built-ins and primary suite with his-her spa like bathroom are both located on the first level.

Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, a gamemedia room and flex space. Gorgeous high-end finishes are combined with quality construction such as arched hallways and wood and stone flooring throughout.

As an added bonus, the home has been fitted for future elevator use if desired. Lake Forest boasts 68 acres of green space with lakes, winding creeks, walking trails, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and two dog parks.

Contact Laura Michelle (214.228.3854 or laura@ daveperrymiller.com) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

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DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

Lake Forest Home Offers Timeless Style, Security

Sophisticated style and gated privacy await you in the exclusive Lake Forest community. Set in a cul-desac, the 3,711-square-foot home (per appraisal) at 12211 Park Forest Drive is listed by Karen Fry for $1,250,000.

Inside, it has been newly painted and carpeted. Its clean lines, abundant natural light, high ceilings and hardwoods are just a few of the highlights that will capture your eye. With three bedrooms (including a firstfloor primary suite), 3.1 baths, three living areas, study, open gourmet kitchen, and temperature-controlled wine room for 700+ bottles, it features all you need to live a luxurious lock-and-leave lifestyle.

The large family room with fireplace leads to a spacious terrace, where you can enjoy the lowmaintenance outdoors. There is also bonus storage from the walk-in attic.

Lake Forest is ensconced within a stone-and-iron wall, spanning 68 acres of park-like grounds in the shadow of Medical City and the High Five.

To schedule a showing, contact Fry at 214-288-1391 or kfry@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Future Beverly Beauty

3401 Beverly Drive, represented by Alan Sahliyeh for $13,500,000.

Luxury’s new look: 3401 Beverly Drive, a soon-tobe stunning showplace in Highland Park. At more than 10,000 square feet, this manse will comprise eight bedrooms and nine and a half baths. The home will be outfitted with Jansen steel doors and windows as well as stone columns accented with ultra-smooth plaster. The kitchen will feature top-of-the-line appliances and finishes — think SieMatic, Gaggenau, Wolf and Miele. Other kitchen plans include a wine cooler and a woodburning pizza oven.

The posh owner’s retreat will boast a spacious sitting area, two baths and glass-door closets. In the backyard, a roomy terrace with an outdoor fireplace will overlook a stunning pool and spa. The home will also be equipped with an elevator, a safe room and a five-car garage. 3401 Beverly Drive is represented by Alan Sahliyeh for $13,500,000 and expected to be completed in December 2022. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cutting-edge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.