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SARAH MUIRE WOOD (1929-2016) S arah Muire Wood, affectionately known to all as Sally, died on Jan. 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J. Ralph Wood Jr. Sally is survived by her son, J. Ralph Wood III and wife, Joanne, her daughter, Dorothy Lee Wood, and son Clinton H. Wood and wife, Susan; three grandchildren, Gena Wood, Andrew Stacy Wood and Clarke Hopkins Wood; two great grandchildren Alexandra and Tristan Thrailkill; and brother, Forrest H. Muire Jr. and wife Beverly. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Robbie Heath and wife Kim of Emeryville, Calif., Ryan Heath of Dallas, and Patrick Heath of Plano. Sally was born on April 23, 1929 in Evanston, Ill., to the marriage of Forrest Hopkins Muire and Dorothy Louise Stacy. The family moved to Dallas which thereafter became her home. She was an honor graduate of Highland Park High School, and a graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Va. where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, AmSam, President of the Junior Class, President of Main Hall and elected to Who’s Who among students
in American universities and colleges. Following marriage, she became a dedicated homemaker and at the same time managed to be active in numerous civic, cultural and church endeavors. She was a past President of the Junior League of Dallas, the Women’s Auxiliary to the Children’s Medical Center, The Standard Club, Chairman of the Friends of the Visiting Nurse Association and served on the boards of the Dallas Woman’s Club, Dallas Garden Club and Dallas Child Guidance Center. She was especially fond of the Silkies, a group of high school classmates who met once a month so as not lose touch over the years. She was a Sun-
fter a long and full life, Jack Talmage Norton, 87, of Amarillo, Texas died peacefully at his home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Services were held Dec. 24, 2015 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Dr. Murray Gossett, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Jack was born on March 8, 1928 in Coleman, Texas to Alleen and George Norton. His early childhood was spent in Wichita, Kan., moving in his teen years to Dallas. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946 where he played in the offensive backfield on the 1945 State Championship Football Team. He continued his education at SMU, graduating in 1951 with a BA in geography. He was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and competed for the Mustang Swim Team.
He was a member of the SMU Letterman’s Association. Jack was a lifeguard at the University Park Pool in the summers and was known for driving a 1942 red Jeep Willys that is still in the family today. He joined the Naval Air Force Reserves. Upon graduating from SMU, he joined Mobil Oil Company and worked over 40 years for the company. Jack was a charter member of NADOA (National Association
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day School teacher, Bible study leader for both children and adults, a Deacon, and an Elder in the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Possessed of a talent for creating beautiful handiwork of needlepoint and cross stitch, she was also an expert knitter who knitted hundreds of baby, children and adult hats which were distributed by Samaritans Purse and other institutions dedicated to alleviate suffering in the U.S. and third world countries. She and a fellow talented church member formed a section of the church’s Friday Fellowship devoted to this outreach activity. They taught beginners and guided the experienced to successful completion of many projects including prayer shawls to comfort the sick and bereaved. A memorial and worship service was held Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the sanctuary of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. The family suggests that memorials be in the form of contributions to Highland Park Presbyterian Church, the Junior League of Dallas (8003 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75209), or charity of the donor’s choice.
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of Division Order Analysts), and was an original member of the Board of Directors in 1974 serving as Board Advisor in 1977, Vice President in 1975 and President in 1976. Jack enjoyed spending time at his cabin at Elk Creek Ranch in South Fork, Colo. He served in many capacities including President of Elk Creek Ranch, Inc. Jack married Carolyn Clark Norton who preceded him in death. They had two sons, Christopher S. Norton (Susie) and Gregory M. Norton. Jack is also survived by his wife Linda; grandchildren include Mitchel M. Norton, Martha Claire Norton and Jerzy C. Norton. He is also survived by very special friend, Alice Gutierrez. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be given to Heifer International at heifer.org, or memorials of your choosing. Sign the online guestbook at boxwellbrothers.com.
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