Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates, teachers, coaches and administrators who have passed away.
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Renea Monroe (Purser)
1955-10-18 2010-08-16
Renea K. Purser Monroe, 54, of Austin passed away Monday, August 16, 2010. She was born October 18, 1955 in Austin to E. I. and Glad Purser of Austin. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Steve Bowman; her son, Greg Monroe; her daughter, Tiffany Monroe Jones; her mother, Glad Purser; a brother, Rod Purser; two grandchildren, Caitlin and Carter Jones. She attended McCallum High School and Austin Community College and worked for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired as a supervisor for 10 years.
She loved animals and was a member of several rescue programs. The family would like to express their gratitude for the support and prayers of friends, church memb...
John Paul Ramsey
1955-10-14 2017-02-10
John Paul Ramsey, 61, of Austin, Texas died February 10, 2017 from pancreatic cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
John was born October 14, 1955 in Austin, Texas. He graduated from McCallum High School in 1974. He then graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in December 1978 with a BBA. He started working at Ramsey and Ramsey CPA Firm after graduating. He received his CPA Certificate in May of 1980. Later on he formed his own private corporation and helped many clients with their financial concerns for over 38 years.
On April 18, 1981, he married Rebecca Jean Gray. He and Becki were married a little over 35 years. They ha...
Lillie B. Ransom (Teacher)
1929-08-26 2023-03-23
Lillie Bernice Ransom was born on August 26th, 1929 in Manor, Texas. She was the first of three children of L.E. and L.B. Allen. In her early years she learned letters of the alphabet and numbers from a large wall calendar. By the time she was 6, she could read well and had an affinity for numbers. This kicked off a lifelong love of learning. Her education started in a one room school-house in Littig, until her family moved to Austin. There her education continued at The Old Olive Street School, Kealing Jr. High, and then the Old Anderson High School where she graduated in 1945 at the young age of 15.
Lillie continued her education and received her Bachelor's of Science from H...
Jose Angel Reyes
1955-05-03 2023-10-14
Jose Angel Reyes of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 14th at the age of 68. He was born on May 3, 1955 in Austin, Texas where he grew up and lived almost his entire life.
He graduated from A.N. McCallum H.S. in 1974. He worked as a sales manager for a local tortilla factory until he retired. He was actively involved in the Baptist Church, music, and his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother, Ludivina Belia Reyes, and his first wife, Petra Ann Gonzalez Reyes, brothers-in-law Kevin LaBuhn and Rick LaBuhn.
He is survived by his current wife Donna LaBuhn Reyes, and his children, Joseph Michael Reyes, Cecilia Patrice Re...
Gloria Kirk (Rich)
1987-07-05
Gloria Ann Kirk, 31 of Austin, died Sunday, July 5, 1987
She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus #5967, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin Chapter and the AICPA. Interment was at Capital Memorial Hill. Mrs. Kirk was the wife of Lyndon Kirk, Sr.; Mother of Lyndon Kirk Jr; sister of Donna Rich of Austin and Kevin Rich of Austin.
From her wedding announcement:
Miss Gloria Ann Rich of 1516 Reagan Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. David Rick of 12003 W. Cow Path became bride of Lyndon O. Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Kirk of 106 W. Croslin. They were married in St. Louis Cathol...
David G. Russell
1979-07-07
David G. Russell of 2623 W. 49th St. died Saturday, July 7, 1979. Services were held at Cook-Walden Funeral Home and interment at Austin Memorial Park. He was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Russell Jr. of Austin, brothers, Randy Russell of Houston. Frank Russell of Houston, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A Lynn Russell Sr. of Austin.
David graduated from Anderson High School where he was track manager, baseball manager, and participated in the science fair.
Larry Schechter
1956-05-09 1995-07-07
Alan Lawrence (Larry) Schechter died tragically in a plane crash with his best friend, Ron Pearson, on July 7, 1995. He was 39 years old. His death leaves a terrible void in the lives of those who loved him, including his parents, Dr. Robert and Mary Ethel Schechter; brothers and their wives, Richard and Sue Schechter, and Geoffrey Schechter and Tina Hoffman. He also leaves behind a niece an nephew; first cousins who loved him as a brother and numerous other cousins. In addition, Larry's countless friends will miss his love, warmth and loud laughter. Their devoted friendship and support helped shape his life.
His death comes as a terrible shock to those who knew him as an adv...
Nolan "Lee" Speir
1955-08-22 2021-06-14
Nolan "Lee" Speir
Wimberley - Nolan Lee Speir, age 65, of Wimberley, Texas was born on August 22, 1955, and died in his home peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021. Lee was an Austin native, having attended Webb and Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School where his love for sports flourished.
After high school, Lee had coached several youth Baseball and Football teams eventually leading to founding the Kyle Invaders Youth Football organization in Kyle, Texas. Beyond sports, Lee also enjoyed working with children as a school bus driver for Hays, Eanes, Dripping Springs, and Wimberley ISD where he was always quick to play a friendly prank or joke to keep the children en...