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Former Falcon Joey Halloway Dies
Joey Halloway
Web posted: April 15, 2009 at 2:06 a.m. ET By Geneen (Pipher) Boyd Friend and classmate Joey Halloway passed away March 29, 2009. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, May 1, 1972, he became a Texan at the age of 10. He adored his son, Brenton, 11, and they had many exciting adventures together. He will be missed so very much by his best friend and brother Robert (Danny) Halloway and his wife Christine, his parents Robert and Diane Halloway who can't imagine life without him, and his loving niece Kristin Halloway.
A graveside service was held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel and was followed by a memorial service at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay.
His family has established an education fund for his precious son Brenton Halloway. Contributions can be made to Scholar's Edge for the benefit of Brenton Halloway c/o Robert Halloway; 3707 Plum Glen Court, Houston, Texas 77059.
Web posted: February 8, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. ET By Geneen (Pipher) Boyd Our friend and fellow CLHS 1990 classmate Leo Roze has died. He was 37. Leo's viewing will be Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home at 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, Texas 77598. Phone: 281-280-9000
The funeral will be Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Gateway Community Church located at 760 Clear Lake City Blvd., Webster, Texas 77598. Phone: 281-286-1515
A full obituary will follow on this site.
You are asked to keep Leo's family, friends and all who loved him in your thoughts and prayers. (Submit a tribute to Leo)
Classmate Julie (Koch) Lyons Dies
Julie Lyons
Web posted: November 25, 2007 at 11:09 a.m. ET By Geneen (Pipher) Boyd Our dear friend -- and CLHS 90 classmate -- Julie Michelle (Koch) Lyons, has died following a mighty battle with melanoma. She was 35. (Submit a tribute to Julie)
Julie passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at M.D. Anderson Hospital after a 14 month battle with Metastatic Stage IV Melanoma. She was born July 26, 1972, graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1990, and Texas A&M University in 1995.
She was married November 15, 1997 to Brendan Lyons. She is survived by her husband Brendan and children Hallie Ruth (7), Jackson Victor (4), and Kendall Renee (17 months) of Jersey Village. She is also survived by her parents Joe & Shirley Koch of Clear Lake City, her grandmother Ruth Chovanec of LaGrange, her brother Joe Koch and his wife Jacqueline of Baytown, Sisters Angie Jackson and husband Marty of League City, Sherri Bogan and husband Brad of Washington, Texas, and nieces and nephews; and in-laws Dan and Kathy Lyons of Sugarland and brother-in-law Derek Lyons of Boston, Massachusetts. Services will be held at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29 with graveside service immediately following at Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 28 from 5-9 p.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m.
Donations can be made to the Julie Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Jerome Early Childhood Center, ATTN: Margie Buchala, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080-4199
Stork Drops in on Geneen (Pipher) and Andy Boyd
Annabelle Boyd Click to enlarge
Web posted: March 23, 2007 at 1:48 a.m. ET By Geneen (Pipher) Boyd After nearly 11 years as a twosome, former CLHS '90 classmates, Geneen (Pipher) Boyd and Andy Boyd recently welcomed their first child. Their daughter, Annabelle Elizabeth, came into the world on March 7, 2007 at 1:39 p.m. The couple's precious bundle of joy weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Geneen and Andy are nothing short of thrilled. "She's absolutely beautiful," the new mommy said. "Our little miracle."
Andy is just amazed at how fast time is already passing.
"Time is just flying by since Annabelle has been part of our family," he said. "I'm not sure why that is; probably a combination of things. Being very busy -- taking care of Annabelle, cleaning up around the house (still trying to get organized after our move three weeks ago), is certainly the main reason. Delirium -- caused by lack of sleep -- has also affected my perception of time. All in all, I could not be happier."
As the webmaster of this site, I guess I can say, congratulations to us! ;-)
Bouncing Baby Boy for Cindy (Bland) Smith
Marshall Smith
Web posted: October 25, 2006 at 6:55 a.m. ET Former Falcon, Cindy (Bland) Smith and her husband, Jon David, welcomed their second son into the world on August 23, 2006. The bouncing baby is named is Marshall James Smith. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Mom, dad and big brother, Parker, are doing great.
Congratulations to Cindy and Jon David!
Julie (Koch) Lyons Ailing
Julie & Brendan Click to enlarge
Web posted: October 14, 2006 at 5:22 a.m. ET By Geneen (Pipher) Boyd Former Falcon Julie (Koch) Lyons has been battling cancer for several years. In the last month, it has recurred. This "uninvited guest," as she and her husband, Brendan, call it, is in her liver and her lungs.
Julie has always been one of the most upbeat, positive people I know and she is maintaining this great attitude in the face of this enormous challenge. I am writing to you on behalf of Julie and her friends. We're asking you to please remember her, her husband and their three children in your prayers. Julie and her family are strong in their faith and they believe, as do I, that through prayer anything is possible.
If you'd like to follow Julie's progess, she invites you to visit the blog she and Brendan set up to help keep friends and family members up to date on their fight against this disease. The URL is:
I'd like to encourage you to post comments for Julie using the "comments" section of her blog. If you knew Julie, you know what a wonderful, loving person she is. Please join me and several other fellow Falcons in leaving messages of support for her and her family. I know she would appreciate it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Julie!
Audrey (Hanak) Furby and Hubby Get "Blesssing from Above"
Audrey with baby Click to enlarge
Web posted: August 23, 2006 at 1:22 a.m. ET Former Falcon Audrey (Hanak) Furby and her husband, James, recently welcomed a bouncing baby boy into their lives. Little Brian Furby came into the world on July 5, 2006. He was delivered by C-section at Woman's Hospital in Houston.
Audrey and James are just thrilled with their little one and call him "a blessing from above."
Congratulations to Audrey and James!
July Surprise for Kristi (Bishop) Hyzak and Hubby
Casandra Hyzak Click to enlarge
Web posted: July 30, 2006 at 2:05 p.m. ET July brought brought a big surprise to former Falcon, Kristi (Bishop) Hyzak and her husband, Dwanye: A baby girl! Apparently little Casandra Kay couldn't wait to meet her mom, dad and big brother, Gabe, so she came into the world 3 1/2 weeks early!
The precious bundle joined the Hyzak family on July 24, 2006 at 5:15 p.m. She weighed 5 lbs., 5 oz. and was 16 3/4 inches long. Kristi said she and Dwayne are thrilled, as is two-year-old Gabe.
Congratulations to Kristi and Dwayne!
Melissa (Pierce) O'Toole and Hubby Welcome Baby Girl
Marisa O'Toole Click to enlarge
Web posted: July 14, 2006 at 5:17 p.m. ET Classmate Melissa (Pierce) O'Toole and her husband, Mark, recently welcomed a beautiful baby daughter into their lives. Marisa Elizabeth O'Toole was born on July 13, 2004 at 2:29 p.m. The little bundle of joy weighed in at 6 lbs. 15 oz.
Mark says, "Mom and baby are doing great! (Dad is exhausted)."
Congratulations Melissa and Mark!
New Baby for Sara (Schuler) Beikman
The Beikmans
Web posted: April 15, 2006 at 11:17 p.m. ET Former Falcon Sara (Schuler) Beikman and her husband, Douglas, recently welcomed a new addition to their family. Daughter Hope Marie came into the world on March 23, 2006, weighing 6 lbs. and measuring 19 inches. The precious bundle apparently couldn't wait to meet her mom and dad -- she was three weeks early!
Sara and Douglas have two other daughters: Grace Elizabeth, 6, and Faith Allison, 3. Sara said the two older girls are thrilled with their new sister.
