Robert Reid Caldwell
CALDWELL, ROBERT REID, After a valiant battle with ALS-Lou Gehrig's Disease, Bob passed away in his home on August 7, 2007 surrounded by his family, priest, and caregivers. Born Dec. 19, 1932, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Bena and Bob Caldwell and preceded in death by parents and sister, Gayle Caldwell Skousen. Survived by, Mary, his loving wife of 51 years and two sons, Robert Hunt and wife Brenda and Edward Reid and wife Linda and four grandchildren: Courtney, Parker, Lauren, and Robert and a niece and nephew. Bob graduated from the SMU Business School in 1954 and obtained his Masters Degree in 1965. He was a 1953-54 SMU Cheerleader, Swimming Manager, and member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary. He has been a long time supporter of the SMU Mustang Club and in his last years enjoyed mentoring MBA candidates in the Cox School of Business. After college he served a 3 year tour in the Air Force and then worked for Dallas Power and Light for 22 years. For the past 15 years he had a successful career with the New York Life Insurance Company making the Million Dollar Round Table several years. Bob was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church for 45 years serving on its Vestry, Usher and Chalice Bearer Corps, and Stewardship Campaign and for the passed two years was a member of The Church of the Incarnation serving as a Chalice Bearer there. Besides playing golf Bobs particular love was his work with Jonathans Place, a shelter for abused children. He sat on its board for several years and sponsored golf tournaments to support this organization. He, also, served as President of the Exchange Club. The family extends their gratitude and thanks to the doctors and staff at the ALS Clinic at Texas Neurology, St. Michaels Hospice and Louann Yordy, and especially to Bobs outstanding caregivers: Greg Ross, Dorothy Lewis, and Leon Pratt. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his name to the ALS Association, Jonathans Place, or the Foundations at the Church of the Incarnation or St. Michael and All Angels Church. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held on Monday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com

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Published in the Dallas Morning News on 8/11/2007.

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Ward, Mary Ann E. (nee: O'Donnell), O'Fallon, MO, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, August 8, 2007 age 71. Dear daughter of the late Raymond Robert and Adele O'Donnell; cherished mother of Chris (Linda) Ward, Andrea (Rick) Wild, Angelia Ward and Tim Ward; loving grandmother of Kristen Ward (Garret Richardson), Shaun Brown (Noelle), Nicole Ward (Phillip Yates), Steve Jones (Jackie), Melissa Ward (Phil Kendall), Adam Ward and Erica Jones (Brian Rudloff); loving great-grandmother of Owen Brown; dear sister of the late Pat O'Donnell. She was a dear niece, aunt, great aunt and cousin. She was the best mother any family could dream of. She was happiest when gathered at home with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed terribly by her family and friends. May you walk through the gates of Heaven. Mary Ann was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, O'Fallon, Missouri. She was the owner of World of Little People Daycare, O'Fallon, Missouri for 21 years before her retirement. Prior to her ownership of the Daycare, she was a Real Estate Agent for many years.Services: The family is being served by the BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO. A Gathering will be Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Assumption Catholic Church, 403 N. Main Street, O'Fallon, Missouri 9:30-10:30 AM. Memorial Mass 10:30 AM Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church. A Private Graveside Service at Assumption Church Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to ALS Society, St. Louis Regional Chapter (Lou Gehrig's Disease), 2258 Weldon Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146. Share your condolences and memories at www.baue.com.