Herald Coaster, September 29, 1994:
On Oct. 11, 1987, Allyson Gerken came into our lives. On Sept. 28, 1994, she left us to begin a new life in heaven. During her seven short years, she spread much love and joy. Her passion and caring for people will always be remembered by those she touched. After her battle with cancer, may her new life allow her to enjoy the things she loved most - animals, music, dancing, and playing dress-up.
She was a first grader at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Richmond and attended Pat Aston School of Dance. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Allyson Gerken will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street in Rosenberg, with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Reverend Donald Kolkmeier will officiate the services.
She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Carolyn Gerken of Richmond; a sister, Erin Leigh Gerken of Richmond; paternal grandparents, Buddy and Alice Welch of Rosenberg; maternal grandmother, Sylvia Clem of Needville; maternal grandfather, Oscar "Ike" Teague of Texarkana; aunts, Karen Aldridge and husband, Billy, of Houston, Ann Young and husband, Dale, of Chicago, Ill., Donna Gobert and husband, Clint, of Bossier City, La., Diane McBride and husband, G.W., of Baytown, and Peggy Teague of Needville; uncles, Herb Gerken and wife, Mary Lyn, of Rosenberg, and Dennis Gerkan and wife, Jill, of Richmond; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers are Derrick Gerken, John Gerken, J.C. Cravey, and Tim Mund.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Allyson Gerken to Make A Wish Foundation, 3030 South Gessner, Suite 244, Houston 77063. 952-9474.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry (FM 2218 and U.S. 59) in Rosenberg. 341-8800. On Saturday, Oct. 1, friends may call after 9 a.m. until service time at St. John's United Church of Christ in Rosenberg.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
On Oct. 11, 1987, Allyson Gerken came into our lives. On Sept. 28, 1994, she left us to begin a new life in heaven. During her seven short years, she spread much love and joy. Her passion and caring for people will always be remembered by those she touched. After her battle with cancer, may her new life allow her to enjoy the things she loved most - animals, music, dancing, and playing dress-up.
She was a first grader at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Richmond and attended Pat Aston School of Dance. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Allyson Gerken will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street in Rosenberg, with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Reverend Donald Kolkmeier will officiate the services.
She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Carolyn Gerken of Richmond; a sister, Erin Leigh Gerken of Richmond; paternal grandparents, Buddy and Alice Welch of Rosenberg; maternal grandmother, Sylvia Clem of Needville; maternal grandfather, Oscar "Ike" Teague of Texarkana; aunts, Karen Aldridge and husband, Billy, of Houston, Ann Young and husband, Dale, of Chicago, Ill., Donna Gobert and husband, Clint, of Bossier City, La., Diane McBride and husband, G.W., of Baytown, and Peggy Teague of Needville; uncles, Herb Gerken and wife, Mary Lyn, of Rosenberg, and Dennis Gerkan and wife, Jill, of Richmond; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers are Derrick Gerken, John Gerken, J.C. Cravey, and Tim Mund.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Allyson Gerken to Make A Wish Foundation, 3030 South Gessner, Suite 244, Houston 77063. 952-9474.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry (FM 2218 and U.S. 59) in Rosenberg. 341-8800. On Saturday, Oct. 1, friends may call after 9 a.m. until service time at St. John's United Church of Christ in Rosenberg.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
Herald Coaster, September 29, 1994:
On Oct. 11, 1987, Allyson Gerken came into our lives. On Sept. 28, 1994, she left us to begin a new life in heaven. During her seven short years, she spread much love and joy. Her passion and caring for people will always be remembered by those she touched. After her battle with cancer, may her new life allow her to enjoy the things she loved most - animals, music, dancing, and playing dress-up.
She was a first grader at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Richmond and attended Pat Aston School of Dance. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Allyson Gerken will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street in Rosenberg, with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Reverend Donald Kolkmeier will officiate the services.
She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Carolyn Gerken of Richmond; a sister, Erin Leigh Gerken of Richmond; paternal grandparents, Buddy and Alice Welch of Rosenberg; maternal grandmother, Sylvia Clem of Needville; maternal grandfather, Oscar "Ike" Teague of Texarkana; aunts, Karen Aldridge and husband, Billy, of Houston, Ann Young and husband, Dale, of Chicago, Ill., Donna Gobert and husband, Clint, of Bossier City, La., Diane McBride and husband, G.W., of Baytown, and Peggy Teague of Needville; uncles, Herb Gerken and wife, Mary Lyn, of Rosenberg, and Dennis Gerkan and wife, Jill, of Richmond; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers are Derrick Gerken, John Gerken, J.C. Cravey, and Tim Mund.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Allyson Gerken to Make A Wish Foundation, 3030 South Gessner, Suite 244, Houston 77063. 952-9474.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry (FM 2218 and U.S. 59) in Rosenberg. 341-8800. On Saturday, Oct. 1, friends may call after 9 a.m. until service time at St. John's United Church of Christ in Rosenberg.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
On Oct. 11, 1987, Allyson Gerken came into our lives. On Sept. 28, 1994, she left us to begin a new life in heaven. During her seven short years, she spread much love and joy. Her passion and caring for people will always be remembered by those she touched. After her battle with cancer, may her new life allow her to enjoy the things she loved most - animals, music, dancing, and playing dress-up.
She was a first grader at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Richmond and attended Pat Aston School of Dance. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Allyson Gerken will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street in Rosenberg, with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Reverend Donald Kolkmeier will officiate the services.
She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Carolyn Gerken of Richmond; a sister, Erin Leigh Gerken of Richmond; paternal grandparents, Buddy and Alice Welch of Rosenberg; maternal grandmother, Sylvia Clem of Needville; maternal grandfather, Oscar "Ike" Teague of Texarkana; aunts, Karen Aldridge and husband, Billy, of Houston, Ann Young and husband, Dale, of Chicago, Ill., Donna Gobert and husband, Clint, of Bossier City, La., Diane McBride and husband, G.W., of Baytown, and Peggy Teague of Needville; uncles, Herb Gerken and wife, Mary Lyn, of Rosenberg, and Dennis Gerkan and wife, Jill, of Richmond; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers are Derrick Gerken, John Gerken, J.C. Cravey, and Tim Mund.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Allyson Gerken to Make A Wish Foundation, 3030 South Gessner, Suite 244, Houston 77063. 952-9474.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry (FM 2218 and U.S. 59) in Rosenberg. 341-8800. On Saturday, Oct. 1, friends may call after 9 a.m. until service time at St. John's United Church of Christ in Rosenberg.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
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