Dorothy F. Byrd

Dorothy F. Byrd of Denton, 82, passed away on February 25, 2010 after coping with several health issues in recent years. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring.

Dorothy was born December 23, 1927 in Brownwood, Texas, the daughter of the late Earl and Faye Byrd.

After teaching school for ten years, first in Hobbs, New Mexico, then in Andrews, Dorothy became city secretary and tax collector for the City of Andrews. She served as president of the Association of City Clerks and Secretaries of Texas (later known as the Texas Municipal Clerks Association) in 1964-65. She will be remembered professionally as the mother of the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCCP). She served as director of that program and of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) from 1968 through 1993, when she retired as director emerita. She developed both the four-year certification program and the graduate re-certification program, and was instrumental in the passage of HB 2092, 1985, which gives legislative legitimacy to the TMCCP. Her work was critical to recognition of city clerks and secretaries as professional administrators. The Texas clerks honored her with a named scholarship and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) presented her with its first Director’s Award. She was a lifetime member of both TMCA and IIMC. She was especially proud of fostering the development of the first Municipal Election Law Manual.

She also served as assistant dean of the School of Community Service and director of the Center for Community Services at the University of North Texas. Known for her facility in writing over 220 successful grant and contract proposals, she was vital to the development of a number of programs, ranging from public human resource management professional development to inventorying county records. She was known both for being careful to acknowledge the contributions of others and for her ability to provide high quality on the proverbial shoestring budget.

As a friend and companion, Dorothy will be remembered as one who was always willing to dip a hook in the water or pilot a boat (from bass boat to cabin cruiser capable of 12-foot waves), to fly wherever she was needed, to engage in a spirited discussion over current issues, or to relax by watching the ducks on the North Texas pond.

Dorothy held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Texas Woman’s University and did further graduate study in management and organization theory at the University of North Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dennis. She leaves behind her cousin Carolyn Bachofen and Carolyn’s husband Andy, nieces and nephews, and longtime friends, especially Nancye Hood and Marian Benson.

A memorial gift may be made to the TCMA Scholarship Fund, memo line of “Dorothy Byrd Scholarship,” and sent to the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, 1155 Union Circle #305067, Denton, TX 76203-5017.

Mamie Ruth Coffey

Mamie Ruth Coffey, 86, of Sanger, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at her home in Sanger, Texas.

She was born on January 29, 1924 in Sanger to Perry and Bertha Matilda (Selzer) George. On February 8, 1941, she married Jessie Earl Coffey. He preceded her in death in 1999. She graduated from the Texas Women’s University nursing program and worked at the Chapman Clinic in Sanger, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Christ the Great Shepard, 4799 Belz Road, Sanger, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Jan Hayes and husband, Leon; two sons, Benny E. Coffey of Houston and Gaylen Coffey of Sanger; five grandchildren, Brandon Coffey and wife, Michelle of Houston, Christina Coffey of Houston, Jason Coffey of Houston, Charles Coffey of Sanger and J. Frank “Jessie” Hayes of Sanger.

Paul V. Size

Mr. Paul V. Size passed away February 26, 2010 at Integrity Transitional Hospital. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.

 He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Size. His three kids, Stacey Polanchek, Paul V. Size II, and Dee Ann Pedigo. His son-in-laws John Polanchek, Sean Pedigo and daughter-in-law Amy Size.

His seven grandkids Jonathan Hughes, James Hughes, Corey Bell, Destin Polanchek, Nathan Polanchek, C.J. Polanchek and Andrew Polanchek and their wives, Alexis Hughes, Amanda Hughes and Christy Solis Polanchek. His great-grandchildren Chandler, Delilah and Rian Hughes, Chandler and Nikki Boyd and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jack Wall

Jack Wall, age 75, of Justin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his home.

He was born August 20, 1934 in Corona, California to Earl Robert Wall and Minnie Mae Staton Wall. Jack married Judy Reid on August 9, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church in Lake Dallas.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Candi Wichert of Lake Tahoe, Nevada; son, Brandon Wall of Justin and six grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville. Interment will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to Covenant Fellowship Church, 625 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, Texas 75065. For online condolences please go to www.mulkeymason.com.