Zaven Kerope Beyler, a beloved retired citizen of Sealy, died in a hospital in Sealy, Texas, on December 27, 1972. His long years of activity in the field of horticulture and grocery sales testify to his untiring enterprise and ability.
Zaven Beyler was born in Gavey, Turkey, near Constantinople, February 18, 1893; his parents being Kerope and Arminee Donigan Beylerian, natives of Armenia. His elementary education was acquired in Armenia. When his textbooks were laid aside, he, being an obedient son of Christian parents, chose to come to Texas where relatives had found a way of life void of mandatory army service as a climax to a formal education.
Mr. Beyler came to the United States aboard a Greek vessel which disembarked on Ellis Island, December 10, 1910. From this point relatives provided passage on a ship to Galveston. Zaven made his home with Peter Donigan of Pattison for two years. His education from formal schools came to an end; however, while working on Donigan farms he learned the English language.
Mr. Beyler bought land and turned his attention to truck farming and the retail grocery business. His perseverance and steady attention to business carried him through the pre-Roosevelt depression.
On May 31, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Mr. Beyler was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Irene Davis, who preceded him in death on May 11, 1937. Children who survive are Anna Ruth Beyler Griffin, Vivian Lucilee Beyler Barkley and a foster son, Freddie Varley. Grandchildren are Eloise Barkley, Lindle Beyler Barkley, Carole Sue Johnson, Linda Griffin, and Bruce Varley. Others survivors are a beloved friend, Mrs. Alice Varley, sisters-in-law Mrs. Florence Beylerian and Mrs. Martha Davis, two nieces and one nephew.
Mr. Beyler received the blessing of the priest of the Armenian Gregorian church, of which he was a member, before leaving his native land. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire, in which he served as trustee and in which he reared his family. He loved his native church and occasionally attended the Christmas midnight Mass with one of his daughters when visiting in Houston during the holiday season. Mr. Beyler was also affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America, serving many years in the capacity of manager. Other interests were the Brookshire Lions Club, and people, especially people. His favorite charity was the Armenian Home for the Aged.
By way of tribute friends say, "There was no greater humanitarian than Mr. Beyler. He was always the first to aid people in trouble or distress."
Services were held from the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire Saturday, December 30, with the Rev. J. M. Hays bringing the memorial message; assisting were the Reverends Bob Pate and Lowell Howard.
Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale, Houston.
Serving as pallbearers were Grady Shearer, Jr., Kenneth Schulte, Robert Hansen, Roger Kindler, Paul Koomey, Jacob E. Caprielian and P. F. Bilski.
Zaven Beyler was born in Gavey, Turkey, near Constantinople, February 18, 1893; his parents being Kerope and Arminee Donigan Beylerian, natives of Armenia. His elementary education was acquired in Armenia. When his textbooks were laid aside, he, being an obedient son of Christian parents, chose to come to Texas where relatives had found a way of life void of mandatory army service as a climax to a formal education.
Mr. Beyler came to the United States aboard a Greek vessel which disembarked on Ellis Island, December 10, 1910. From this point relatives provided passage on a ship to Galveston. Zaven made his home with Peter Donigan of Pattison for two years. His education from formal schools came to an end; however, while working on Donigan farms he learned the English language.
Mr. Beyler bought land and turned his attention to truck farming and the retail grocery business. His perseverance and steady attention to business carried him through the pre-Roosevelt depression.
On May 31, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Mr. Beyler was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Irene Davis, who preceded him in death on May 11, 1937. Children who survive are Anna Ruth Beyler Griffin, Vivian Lucilee Beyler Barkley and a foster son, Freddie Varley. Grandchildren are Eloise Barkley, Lindle Beyler Barkley, Carole Sue Johnson, Linda Griffin, and Bruce Varley. Others survivors are a beloved friend, Mrs. Alice Varley, sisters-in-law Mrs. Florence Beylerian and Mrs. Martha Davis, two nieces and one nephew.
Mr. Beyler received the blessing of the priest of the Armenian Gregorian church, of which he was a member, before leaving his native land. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire, in which he served as trustee and in which he reared his family. He loved his native church and occasionally attended the Christmas midnight Mass with one of his daughters when visiting in Houston during the holiday season. Mr. Beyler was also affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America, serving many years in the capacity of manager. Other interests were the Brookshire Lions Club, and people, especially people. His favorite charity was the Armenian Home for the Aged.
By way of tribute friends say, "There was no greater humanitarian than Mr. Beyler. He was always the first to aid people in trouble or distress."
Services were held from the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire Saturday, December 30, with the Rev. J. M. Hays bringing the memorial message; assisting were the Reverends Bob Pate and Lowell Howard.
Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale, Houston.
Serving as pallbearers were Grady Shearer, Jr., Kenneth Schulte, Robert Hansen, Roger Kindler, Paul Koomey, Jacob E. Caprielian and P. F. Bilski.
Zaven Kerope Beyler, a beloved retired citizen of Sealy, died in a hospital in Sealy, Texas, on December 27, 1972. His long years of activity in the field of horticulture and grocery sales testify to his untiring enterprise and ability.
Zaven Beyler was born in Gavey, Turkey, near Constantinople, February 18, 1893; his parents being Kerope and Arminee Donigan Beylerian, natives of Armenia. His elementary education was acquired in Armenia. When his textbooks were laid aside, he, being an obedient son of Christian parents, chose to come to Texas where relatives had found a way of life void of mandatory army service as a climax to a formal education.
Mr. Beyler came to the United States aboard a Greek vessel which disembarked on Ellis Island, December 10, 1910. From this point relatives provided passage on a ship to Galveston. Zaven made his home with Peter Donigan of Pattison for two years. His education from formal schools came to an end; however, while working on Donigan farms he learned the English language.
Mr. Beyler bought land and turned his attention to truck farming and the retail grocery business. His perseverance and steady attention to business carried him through the pre-Roosevelt depression.
On May 31, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Mr. Beyler was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Irene Davis, who preceded him in death on May 11, 1937. Children who survive are Anna Ruth Beyler Griffin, Vivian Lucilee Beyler Barkley and a foster son, Freddie Varley. Grandchildren are Eloise Barkley, Lindle Beyler Barkley, Carole Sue Johnson, Linda Griffin, and Bruce Varley. Others survivors are a beloved friend, Mrs. Alice Varley, sisters-in-law Mrs. Florence Beylerian and Mrs. Martha Davis, two nieces and one nephew.
Mr. Beyler received the blessing of the priest of the Armenian Gregorian church, of which he was a member, before leaving his native land. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire, in which he served as trustee and in which he reared his family. He loved his native church and occasionally attended the Christmas midnight Mass with one of his daughters when visiting in Houston during the holiday season. Mr. Beyler was also affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America, serving many years in the capacity of manager. Other interests were the Brookshire Lions Club, and people, especially people. His favorite charity was the Armenian Home for the Aged.
By way of tribute friends say, "There was no greater humanitarian than Mr. Beyler. He was always the first to aid people in trouble or distress."
Services were held from the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire Saturday, December 30, with the Rev. J. M. Hays bringing the memorial message; assisting were the Reverends Bob Pate and Lowell Howard.
Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale, Houston.
Serving as pallbearers were Grady Shearer, Jr., Kenneth Schulte, Robert Hansen, Roger Kindler, Paul Koomey, Jacob E. Caprielian and P. F. Bilski.
Zaven Beyler was born in Gavey, Turkey, near Constantinople, February 18, 1893; his parents being Kerope and Arminee Donigan Beylerian, natives of Armenia. His elementary education was acquired in Armenia. When his textbooks were laid aside, he, being an obedient son of Christian parents, chose to come to Texas where relatives had found a way of life void of mandatory army service as a climax to a formal education.
Mr. Beyler came to the United States aboard a Greek vessel which disembarked on Ellis Island, December 10, 1910. From this point relatives provided passage on a ship to Galveston. Zaven made his home with Peter Donigan of Pattison for two years. His education from formal schools came to an end; however, while working on Donigan farms he learned the English language.
Mr. Beyler bought land and turned his attention to truck farming and the retail grocery business. His perseverance and steady attention to business carried him through the pre-Roosevelt depression.
On May 31, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Mr. Beyler was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Irene Davis, who preceded him in death on May 11, 1937. Children who survive are Anna Ruth Beyler Griffin, Vivian Lucilee Beyler Barkley and a foster son, Freddie Varley. Grandchildren are Eloise Barkley, Lindle Beyler Barkley, Carole Sue Johnson, Linda Griffin, and Bruce Varley. Others survivors are a beloved friend, Mrs. Alice Varley, sisters-in-law Mrs. Florence Beylerian and Mrs. Martha Davis, two nieces and one nephew.
Mr. Beyler received the blessing of the priest of the Armenian Gregorian church, of which he was a member, before leaving his native land. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire, in which he served as trustee and in which he reared his family. He loved his native church and occasionally attended the Christmas midnight Mass with one of his daughters when visiting in Houston during the holiday season. Mr. Beyler was also affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America, serving many years in the capacity of manager. Other interests were the Brookshire Lions Club, and people, especially people. His favorite charity was the Armenian Home for the Aged.
By way of tribute friends say, "There was no greater humanitarian than Mr. Beyler. He was always the first to aid people in trouble or distress."
Services were held from the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire Saturday, December 30, with the Rev. J. M. Hays bringing the memorial message; assisting were the Reverends Bob Pate and Lowell Howard.
Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale, Houston.
Serving as pallbearers were Grady Shearer, Jr., Kenneth Schulte, Robert Hansen, Roger Kindler, Paul Koomey, Jacob E. Caprielian and P. F. Bilski.
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