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In Memoriam
The St. Philip’s Community sends its heartfelt condolences to the Bussey, Clements, Coke, and Kramer families. We thank God for the privilege of being blessed by the compassionate generosity and friendship of their loved ones.
Ruth Ola Hollis Bussey 1930 – 2018
Mrs. Bussey was a cheerful giver! She and husband, Sam, who passed away a few years ago, were avid friends of St. Philip’s since the 1990s. They shared a passion for the arts and education. In 2005, they established the Sam and Ruth Bussey Foundation and decided St. Philip’s would be one of its top beneficiaries. St. Philip’s is grateful for Mrs. Bussey’s quiet yet impactful philanthropy in support of our educational programs and endowment.
Rita Crocker Clements 1931-2018
Mrs. Clements, the mother of St. Philip’s trustee, Bonnie Smith, and wife of the late Texas Governor, Bill Clements, was a loyal supporter of St. Philip’s for over twenty years. She was a passionate advocate of education and served on the University of Texas System Board of Regents, first appointed by Governor George W. Bush and re-appointed by Governor Rick Perry. Mrs. Clements was active politically, philanthropically, and in corporate America. She was on the board of The O’Donnell Foundation of Dallas, which focuses on education initiatives nationally.
Henry Coke, III 1928 – 2017
Rev. Coke, an Episcopalian priest and counselor, helped with St. Philip’s as far back as the 1960s. He was a faithful ambassador of the St. Philip’s ministry, particularly during his time of leadership with St. Michael and All Angels Church. Rev. Coke served many terms as a St. Philip’s trustee. He and his wife, Anne, were staunch supporters of St. Philip’s mission and vision to transform South Dallas and the world through faith, education, and service.
Dr. Bob Kramer 1932 – 2017
St. Philip’s School & Community Center honored “Dr. Bob” at its 2015 Friends of St. Philip’s Luncheon. He was the definition of the word FRIEND – loyal, honest, and generous with his time and treasure. Dr. Bob dedicated five decades of his life to improving the health and lives of children as a pediatrician, community leader, member of the faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and as a trailblazer in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He fell in love with St. Philip’s a decade ago, and it was hard for us not to do the same with him, especially given his sweet, jovial spirit.
