VITAL STATISTICS Thomas

Norwood Henry (“Woody”) Thomas, Senior, age 89 of Seguin passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Norwood was born on July 14, 1933, in Gonzales County, Texas to Ophelia (Wright) and Julius Thomas, Senior. Norwood, his parents, and 11 brothers and sisters moved to Seguin when he was 8.

At the age of 16, Norwood, known by his nickname “Woody”, would begin a career in the scrap metal business that would span nearly half a century. Starting with employment at Schroeder Scrap Yard in Seguin, where he would swing a sledgehammer at scrap autos, he would develop an unsurpassed work ethic that would guide him in life. Following 3 years at Schroeder, and 11 years working for Kaiser Automotive cutting up scrap autos and farm equipment, Woody would find a home that allowed him to “do a job right” as he had been taught by his parents.

In 1970, “Woody” joined Horowitz Salvage, the same year that Commercial Metals Company (CMC) purchased the yard and included it with the SMI-Texas portion of the business. In time, he became Foreman running the outdoor day to day operations and was usually one for the first people customers dealt with when it came to buying or selling new steel products or used scrap metal materials. Known for his dedication to the philosophy of “eight hours of work for eight hours of pay”, “Woody” and Horowitz Salvage would always be linked together as a part of the SMI-Texas family.

Even before retirement, “Woody” focused on different projects at home. Whether it was working on cars, doing wood or metal work or gardening, he always enjoyed finding ways to stay engaged.

“Woody” was a member of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas. In addition to his duties as a Deacon, he also participated in Sunday School teaching, as well as filling in wherever needed and taking on any responsibilities when asked. He was well known in the community and his church.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19th from 4pm to 8pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Seguin. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 20th at 11:00 am at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Seguin. Interment will follow at the McKeller Cemetery in Gonzales. Crenshaw Funeral Home of Seguin is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include: his wife Gladys M. Thomas of Seguin and sons Norwood H. Thomas, Junior of Seguin, and Mark F. Thomas of San Antonio. He is also survived by his sisters: Evelyn Ford of San Antonio, and Ophelia James of Corpus Christi, and brother Sammie Thomas of San Antonio, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, his Greater Pilgrim Rest church family, his Horowitz Salvage/ SMI-Texas work family, and lots of other friends many of whom fondly referred to him as “Woody” or “Uncle Bro (Bruh)”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of one’s choice.

James Edward “Tuddy” Dietz, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on May 13, 2023. Tuddy was born on June 6, 1936 in Seguin, Texas to Hilda (Kuehne) and Harry Anton Dietz. He was born and raised in Seguin, and was a member of the Seguin High School Class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Tuddy was a lifetime member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church where he served two terms on the church council. He began his banking career at First National Bank as a loan officer and agricultural estimator which included valuing cattle. He retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 2001.

He was involved in many clubs and memberships serving throughout Guadalupe County including, Guadalupe County Farm Bureau, Guadalupe County Fair Association, Guadalupe County Ground Water Conservation District, Texas Greyhound Association member, active in the Kingsbury Fire Department, Seguin Noon Lions, Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Committee and a 4-H leader for the Horse Club. His service also included Guadalupe County Commissioner for five years and a founding member of the Beloved and ever Popular Buck Fever, Inc. of which he served as President and Treasurer.

He was an active long-time member of the Kingsbury Masonic Lodge # 887 AF & AM.

A lover of the outdoors, Tuddy will be remembered as a longtime farmer and rancher who also loved fishing and hunting. He also loved watching the rodeos on the cowboy channel, especially when his granddaughter Ashlee is competing.

Tuddy is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeanette Dolle Dietz, his parents, his brother, Harry Dietz, his nephew, Harry Gene Dietz and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Linda (Illhardt) and Leroy Dolle and brothers-inlaw, Herman and Stanley Dolle.

Survivors include his loving daughter, Jami Dietz-Carley and husband Spencer; grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Ashlee Carley, Kahlan “Kay Kay” Dietz and Adric Dietz; daughter-in-law, Dr. Elisabeth Noelke; sisters-in-law, Linda Dietz and Anne Dolle; special beloved friends, Sylvia and Refugio “Cuco” Campos; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marcus Bigott and the Rev. Jim Price officiating and under the auspices of the Kingsbury Masonic Lodge # 887 AF & AM. Interment will follow in the Eden Cemetery. One of his final wishes was for everyone that had a cattle brand to bring it to the cemetery to brand his casket. A reception will follow at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Big Red Barn).

For those whom desire the service may be livestreamed at https://www.youtube. com/@emanuelslutheranseguin.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Cerda, Mickey Franz, Jared Koehler, Weston Koehler, Tim Dudley, Harlyn Goebel, Chris Ayotte, Dr. Scott Bugai, Donnie Henk and Ross Roessing. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Allan and Debbie Bode, Kathy Brady, William and Sally Maierhofer, Lilo Mondin, Margaret Taylor, Steve and Barbara Koehler, Greg and Kaye Koehler, Dr. James Rider and Dr. David Rider, Wilfred Bartoskewitz, Burl and Delores Smith, Adam Pierra, Refugio and Sylvia Campos, Louis, Pam Etzel and Jeff Kolbe.

Special thanks to his loving caregiver, Priscilla Garcia at Home Instead, and Advanced Home Health for their wonderful care of Tuddy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eden Cemetery Association, c/o Pamela Durbin, 107 Dolle Farm Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 155, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638, Buck Fever, P. O. Box 230, Seguin, Texas, 78156 or to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Swope

Lynda “Kay” Myers Swope was born in Seagraves, TX on June 10, 1939. She was the second of three children born to Robert Myers and Mary Belle Myers. Kay’s childhood was spent living on various US Army bases during the Second World War. Her family settled in Lubbock, TX after the war. She graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University majoring in education and business.

Kay married Sanford Swope in Lubbock, TX on November 7, 1969. Sanford was a career soldier in the US Army. Kay had two children, Robert “Scott” and Matthew Dwight. Kay and Sanford moved the family to many locations over the next several years. She lived in Germany, Holland, Italy, as well as Houston Texas, and Lawton, OK. When Sanford was in an area she could not accompany him to, she and the children lived in Lubbock. Kay loved traveling to distant locals and made friends in all the countries she visited and lived in.

She worked as a commission accountant for an insurance agency for many years. Following her retirement from business in 2003, Kay started ‘Kay’s Magic Quilting’, a long-arm machine quilting business. She owned and operated the business until she retired again in 2019. In addition to completing quilts for her customers, Kay was an accomplished quilter in her own right. One of her quilts was named Grand Champion of the Guadalupe County Fair quilt exhibit.

Kay was a skilled seamstress, an avid homemaker, an excellent cook, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a generous friend and held a very personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, and one grandchild. She is survived by her husband, her two children Scott and Matthew, and four grandchildren. She is greatly loved and missed.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jim Craver officiating.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Taylor

Charles Alfred Taylor II, 61 years old of Seguin, Tx passed away recently.

A memorial service will be held Monday May 22nd, 2023 from 11am to 12:30pm at Wesley Harper United Methodist Church.

Survivors include wife: Sharmagne, Daughter: Evan, son: Barry and Grandson Carter Taylor.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to OMIK Amateur Radio Scholarship Fund.

Services Entrusted to:

Crenshaw Funeral Home

216 Blumberg St.

Seguin, Tx. 78155

830-303-2208