Schou Nielsen
Schou Nielsen
Schou Nielsen, 98, of Tequesta, Fla., formerly of Sun City Center, Fla., and Bergenfield, N.J., died peacefully on October 21, 2014.
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and came to the U.S. in 1937. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a business executive who served as a director on the boards of a number of U.S. and foreign corporations.
He attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sun City Center since its founding in 1979, until moving to Tequesta this year. For many years Schou volunteered on the Sun City Center Emergency Squad and the Security Patrol.
Schou is survived by Solveig, 88, his beloved wife of 63 years, as well as son Eric and wife Mary of San Jose, Calif., and son Peter and wife Linda of Jupiter, Fla. Schou leaves three married grand-children: Jesse (Jennifer), Christopher (Catherine) and Samuel (Kirby); and great-grandchildren Penelope, Grover, Grant, Madison and McKinley.
Donald Edwards Senk
Donald Edwards Senk, 93, of Sun City Center, died October 20, 2014. Don was born May 20, 1921, in Sharon, Conn., the son of the late William and Martha Edwards Senk.
He is survived by three daughters: Marilyn (Dallan “Red”) Wilson, with whom he made his home, Donna Laible of Wake Forest, N.C., and Betty (William) Waterhouse of State College, Pa.; son-in-law Bert (Patti) FitzGibbons; grandchildren Carolyn (David) Rogers, Cheryl (John) Rushing and Donald Wilson; and great-grandchildren Caitlin, Christen and Megan Rogers, and Michael and Sara Rushing.
He was predeceased by wife Jeanne LaBarbera Senk; daughter Jeanne FitzGibbons; son-in-law Alan Laible; two brothers and a sister and their spouses.
Don was in the Army Air Corps in World War II, stationed in Sarasota, Fla. Don was a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he worked as a milkman for Dairylea until he retired in 1974 and moved to Tampa, where he worked at Lakeshore Villas. He retired again in 1978 to Sun City Center, where he co-founded the Softball Club and worked to build softball fields; the current one is named Don Senk Field.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the SCC Softball Club, c/o Tom Edge, 1020 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Arrangements by the National Cremation Society, Ruskin, Fla.
Alexander Miller Smith
Alexander Miller Smith, 91, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014, at LifePath Hospice, with his wife Beverly at his side.
Formerly of Beach Haven, N.J., he and his wife retired to Sun City Center in 1990. He played golf and lived “the good life,” enjoying every minute in the Sunshine State.
Born in Newark, N.J., on Feb. 4, 1923, he retired as Sales Manager from Prudential Insurance Co. after 27 years of employment. Miller served in the United States Naval Air Corps and was honorably discharged in 1946. He loved his NY Yankees, golf, swimming and hosting parties with his wife. Miller’s parents emigrated from Scotland and settled in Caldwell, N.J. After his military service, he joined his father in the family business, Smith Boring and Parts, in Montclair, N.J.
Miller is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 65 years, Beverly Smith, daughter Beverly Alexis Swenson and son-in-law Rick Swenson, all of Sun City Center: nephews Louis Chamberlain of Margate, Fla., and Stewart Chamberlain of Pine Island, Fla. Miller was preceded in death by son Douglas Scott Smith, who died in 1986, and his parents, one brother and one sister.
Miller suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. He passed peacefully in his sleep.
Miller’s body was donated by his family for organ transplantation and to scientific research in hopes that the contribution will help to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. His remains will then be cremated and at a later time buried at sea.
At Miller’s request, there will not be a memorial service.
Richard Woods
Richard Hugh Woods
Richard Hugh Woods, 57, our beloved “Peewee” of Ruskin, Fla., passed away September 30, 2014. He was born May 21, 1957, in Greenville, S.C.
He passed away at Tampa General Hospital from Guillain-Barré syndrome, which occurs when the immune system attacks the nervous system, leading to paralysis. It manifests after a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection; there is no known cure.
Peewee is survived by his mother, Sarah Woods of Greenville, S.C.; sisters Vicki Moore and Cathy Swicord of Greenville, and Wanda Manning of Ruskin; nephews Chris, Daniel, Thomas, Luke, Wayne and Joe; nieces Jill, Melissa, Angela, Brandi, and Jessica; and a host of family and many dear friends!
He was pre-deceased by his father Luther Woods, brother Bruce Woods and sister Audrey Woods.
Peewee was a Southern gentleman. He would never enter a room first if a lady was present and always showed the utmost respect and courtesy by opening the door. He insisted on carrying everything, light or heavy (even though he weighed about 110 lbs soaking wet).
Peewee would always say “Thank you for letting me help.” He was a huge blessing and a true friend. Peewee will be missed more than words can say. Peewee will be remembered by smiling and then grunting, “Fried cornbread & green tomatoes.” Last words of Peewee’s wisdom would be: “Peace YEAH!”
Services were held Oct. 7 at Maranatha Church of God in Ruskin. Burial followed at Ruskin Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Melvin Lewis III, Daniel Lewis, Jeffrey Marvel, Randy Manning, Kelly Badgerow and Raymond Brewer.
Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
