Obituaries: March 12, 2015

Jane J. Abramowski

Jane J. Abramowski, 90, passed away in Sun City Center on February 22, 2015.  She was born in June 1924, to Vincent and Wanda (Okula) Gorzelski and raised on Long Island in New Hyde Park, N.Y.

After graduating from high school, she met her sweetheart, Robbie, and they were married in 1944. They moved to Hicksville, N.Y., where they started their lives together. Her administrative career soon changed to homemaker and farmer’s wife when Carol arrived 15 months later, followed by Irene in 1950. In 1954, they moved “east” to their farm in Mount Sinai, N.Y., where they grew spinach, lettuce and cabbage for the East Coast markets. Bobby soon came along and the house in Mount Sinai became the focal point of her life until they made the permanent move to Sun City Center in 1988.

Bowling was her love for many years but it changed to the small ball and the world of golf in her mid-40s, which later prepared her for the many memorable good times and outings in SCC. Locally, she was a member of the Polish Heritage Club and the Council of Catholic Women.

Jane loved her animals, too. It started with the farm cats she fed daily, and the two house dogs, Spotty and Sirloin. In SCC, it changed to ducks and birds, including the two ducks that were named after the youngest grandkids. They came to her backyard for years for their little daily snack. The smile it brought to her face will be remembered always.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years (2005); her daughter Carol Abramowski Mason (2002); and Carol’s husband John (2007). Jane was also the youngest and last surviving family member of eight siblings (seven girls and one boy).

She is survived by daughter Irene Borchers (Glenn); son Robert (Cynthia); grandchildren Aron Mason (Melissa), Nicole Abramowski, Jessica Borchers and Michael Abramowski; and great-grandchild  Caroline Mason.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on March 14, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. A burial service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your local Humane Society or to the American Heart Association at 11207 Blue Heron Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33716.

 

Audrey Glennys Bourassa

Taken from us far too soon,  Audrey “Glennys” Bourassa  passed away in her home in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, on  March 7, 2015, in the arms of  her loving husband  Glenn. She will be dearly missed by her son  Matthew Cousins and his wife Karina of Boynton Beach, Fla., and their beautiful children Brody and Alexandria Cousins. She also leaves behind her sister Elaine Robbins and husband Robert of Wellington, Fla. She was predeceased by parents John and Audrey White.

Glennys loved her time here in Sun City Center and her home in Kings Point. She was an avid watercolor artist and volunteered with the SCC Emergency Squad.

Condolences can be sent to her family at Spidey029@gmail.com.

Further information about Glennys can be found at www.irvinememorial.com/book-of-memories/2079998/Bourassa-Glennys/service-details.php.

 

 

Carl J. Buhr

Carl J. Buhr, aged 75, died peacefully in the company of his wife and children in Sun City Center, Fla., on January 16, 2015.

He grew up in Norwood, Ohio, son of Joseph and Viola (nee Ritzel) Buhr, and was the loving husband of Diane (née Luther) Buhr for 51 years. Devoted father of Michael (Linda, née Dehne) Buhr of Raleigh, N.C., Tracy (David) Lewis, Susan (Brian) Fulmer, and Melissa (Randy) Keller. He was a beloved grandfather who just enjoyed a Christmas visit from all of his grandchildren: Emily, Joe and Elizabeth Buhr; Erin, Adam, Katie and Jenny Lewis; Brandon and Drew Fulmer; and Nate and Madison Keller. He was also a dear uncle to numerous nieces and nephews in the Luther and Beck families.

He had been a Boy Scout as a youth and made a trek at the Philmont Ranch in New Mexico. As an adult, he served as a leader of Boy Scouts in Norwood. Carl was a graduate of Purcell High School and went on to study engineering at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, and his community of Norwood as a police officer from 1969 until 1996, as a lieutenant in the Bureau of Investigation, ultimately retiring as a captain.

In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, traveling with the International Police Association, boating and keeping up on technology. He also enjoyed square dancing and singing in the German-American chorus.

He was a parishioner at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. He was an active member of the Third and Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus in Sun City Center, and had served as the Grand Knight in his council in Florida. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Donations in Carl’s memory can be sent to Sun City Center Hospice House, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573 or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.

Visitation was held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, Norwood, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial took place Friday, Jan. 23, at Holy Trinity Church in Norwood, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati. Condolences may be sent online to www.vorhisandryan.com.

 

David Domroes

David George Domroes, 87, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on March 2, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Greta; son Matthew; sisters Doris and Phyllis; and brother Paul.

He is survived by his second wife; Elaine; daughter Cynthia and her two children, Jennifer (Adam) and Steven; son Mark (Sara) and their two children, Chloe and Courtney; daughter Lisa; and daughter Rebecca and her two children, Nicholas and Cecelia.

Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y.

 

James Gordon Murray, DDS

Jim was born Sept. 25, 1930, and died Feb 19, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., to Leonard and Olive Murray.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy; sons Dr. Michael (Candi) Murray, Kevin (Huddie) Murray, James Murray and Brian Murray; and daughter Kathy (Tom) Romine.  Also surviving are four stepchildren, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Leota Murray.

Jim graduated from Northwestern University and Loyola University of Dentistry. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Delta fraternity.  He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Jim was a former member of the Gull Lake Country Club, Kalamazoo Country Club, Venice Golf & Country Club, and Caloosa Country Club.

He practiced dentistry in Kalamazoo for 38 years. He was a life member of the Kalamazoo Dental Society, the Michigan Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society.

Upon retirement, Jim  and his wife resided in Venice, Fla., for 18 years, where he continued his love of golf, then in Sun City Center, Fla. Jim attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Jim is greatly missed by his family, friends and golf buddies. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Venice Golf & Country Club, 250 Venice Golf Club Drive, Venice, FL 34292.

Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.

 

Harold Ringdahl

Harold Ringdahl, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home in Ruskin, Fla.

Harold was born June 14, 1921, in Indianapolis, and moved to Ruskin from Fort Meade, Fla., in 1989.

He was a citrus grower, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Sun City Center, Fla.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served from June 1941 to June 1947, a 64-year Mason and member of the Fort Meade Masonic Lodge #160 F.&A.M., and a graduate of Fort Meade High School, class of 1941.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Ringdahl, of Ruskin; son Danny Ringdahl and wife Janet, of Cocoa Beach; brother Stuart Ringdahl; one grandson and one great-grandson.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Meade.

Arrangements by Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade.

 

Alberta Rimes White

Frances Alberta Rimes White, 78, of Gibsonton, Fla., residing in Newport News, Va., at the time of her death, passed away January 26, 2015. Alberta was born and raised in Gibsonton and graduated from Wimauma High School in 1955.

Alberta was preceded in death by husband Robert White, brother Marion “Son” Rimes and sister Ruby DeVane. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Michelle Graves; grandchildren Garrett and Emily Graves; brothers Albert Rimes Sr., Earnest Rimes and J.R. Rimes; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, 9912 Indiana St., Gibsonton, Fla.

Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.

 

Lorraine Ellen Whitman

September 3, 1929 – February 25, 2015

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lorraine Ellen Whitman on February 25, 2014; a mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She passed at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, Fla., of natural causes.

Lorraine was born on September 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Mary Shaw and Walter Samuel Agnew. In 1972, she moved from Indianapolis to Florida, where she worked for Hillsborough County School Security.

She was a member of South Shore United Methodist Church, and a  member of the Summerfield Ladies Club. She worked as a volunteer at Summerfield Elementary School for nine years after retirement, and was involved in volunteer activities at Summerfield Community Center.

Lorraine is survived by her spouse John V. Whitman Sr.; children John V. Whitman Jr. (Marsha), Diana Diamond and Debbie Brown (Otis); and grandchildren Dawn, Shelly, Michael, Meaghan, Sarah and Cameron. She was blessed with 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, at South Shore Methodist Church, 11525 Big Bend Road, Riverview.

 

Lester E. Zeller

May 5, 1935 – March 3, 2015

Les Zeller, 79, ascended to his eternal home on March 3, 2015. Born in Carson, N.D., Les joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served his country during the Korean War. After his military service, Les called Colorado home, where he opened a barber shop and later was owner of a country-western nightclub in Wheatridge.

Upon retirement, Les and Betty, his wife of 35 years, decided to move to Florida, where Les could play golf year-round. Les also enjoyed playing horseshoes and poker.

Les was preceded in death by daughter Gena Zeller and is survived by his wife, Betty; children Rick Zeller (Shirley) and Justina Wooten (Chuck); and grandchildren Whitney Oakley (Mason) and Quade Wooten.

His larger-than-life personality and quick wit will be greatly missed. The family would appreciate any memorial gifts to be sent to LifePath Hospice, 813-634-7621.

 

In loving memory