Obituaries

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William (Bill) Harmon Pool, 94, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024 at his home.  He was predeceased by his mother Annetta (Lassitter) Pool, father William Harmon Pool Sr., paternal Aunt Jewel Nixon, and grandson Joseph Gregory Pearson.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Anna R. (Finnell) “Bunny” Pool.  He is also survived by two daughters: Stephanie Pearson and husband Greg, Melanie Houchin and husband Kerry.  Grandchildren: Alex Pearson, Brian Pearson and wife Brittnie, Chad and Sarah Houchin.  Great-grandchildren: Callie Mae and Tyler William Pearson.  

A memorial service will be held at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in Richardson, Texas on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 3 PM. 

Bill was born in Albany, Texas on March 21, 1930.  He graduated from Albany High School in 1947 in a class of 26 students.  He worked at the local drug store’s soda fountain, and as a surveyor and draftsman before entering the U.S. Army.  Bill served in the Second Infantry Division during the Korean War where he earned his Combat Infantry Badge as an infantryman and later trained non-commissioned officers at the Second Division NCO Academy. 

After his discharge in 1953 he enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin where he met his future wife, Bunny.  Bill was initiated into Texas Alpha Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity in 1954, married Bunny in 1956, and earned his BBA in 1958 and LLB in 1959.  He was the only member of his family to attend college.

Over his career Bill practiced law in County, State, and Federal courts.  He served 10 years as Assistant Attorney General in Austin, then in 1970 moved to Dallas as an Assistant District Attorney under Henry Wade and then John Vance with 25 years total service.  Bill retired in 1995 and in 1996 he was recruited to serve as Chief Public Defender for Dallas County.

Bill was active for over 50 years in the Presbyterian Church with multiple leadership roles such as Clerk of Session, Chairman of Worship Committee, Chairman of Personnel Committee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman Day School Reorganization, Deacon, and Elder.  He was also an active member of the couples and men’s bible study groups.

Bill loved to travel, having visited over 50 countries and all 50 states, and sailed most oceans.  Bill enjoyed reading and considered himself a student of military history.

Bill’s most important role in life has been husband to his wife Bunny and father to their two daughters.  His biggest pride and joy have been his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Michelle Elyse Lindt, of Lewisville, TX, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 39. Michelle was born on July 31,1984 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Michael and Coetta Lindt. Her family moved to New Braunfels, TX in 1993, where Michelle attended school through the 10th grade. Her family moved to Garland, TX in 2000. She attended Canyon Creek Christian Academy in Richardson, graduating in 2002. While in high school, Michelle was on the yearbook staff and played on the tennis team, advancing to the state tournament her senior year.

She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006, where she was very active with the ZTA Sorority. After graduation, Michelle worked for Dillard’s as a visual merchandiser. In 2007, she started working for AT&T in the training department. In 2016, Michelle advanced within AT&T to a new position as media production manager in the company’s Los Colinas broadcast studios. She was promoted to a senior digital producer in 2020.

Michelle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Offie Lindt and Herbert Thomason. She is survived by her sons, Ezra and Beckett Thurman, her parents, Michael and Coetta Lindt, her brother and his wife, Chadwick and Suzanne Lindt, her partner, Shane Finley, her grandmother, Beatrice Thomason, niece Annika Lindt, nephew Andrew Lindt, and a host of other relatives and close friends.

In the hearts of those who knew her, Michelle will forever be remembered for her kindness and generosity, her strength of character, and her unwavering commitment to her loved ones. Her spirit will continue to live on in the countless lives she touched, and her memory will be cherished for years to come.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an education fund for Michelle’s sons, Ezra and Beckett—https://gofund.me/f78797d3.

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John Daniel Ingle, Jr., 79, of Richardson, TX passed away peacefully at his home on December 14, 2023, in the company of his loved ones after a long illness. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 8, 1944 to John Ingle, Sr., and Kittie Mae Stockett Ingle.

Known as “Johnny” during childhood, he enjoyed playing numerous rounds of golf from the young age of ten.  He met his future wife, Susan Pickering, when they were in 5^th grade(!), and they grew up attending Westminster Presbyterian Church and Harding High School together in OKC.  John attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri for a year and then joined Susan at the University of Oklahoma where he was a Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity member.

After receiving their degrees from OU, John and Susan were married on August 13, 1965. They were blessed with two children, Carolyn and Christopher, who in turn blessed them with five beautiful granddaughters. A year before his death, John also had the special pleasure of welcoming and holding his great grandson.

John’s 42-year career as a portfolio manager began after he received his BBA from the University of Oklahoma and his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance, starting with Continental Bank & Trust in Chicago and culminating with Smith Group Asset Management in Dallas.  In between, he helped many clients find financial security through his positions of increasing responsibility at First National Bank & Trust in Oklahoma City, Trust Company of Texas, Bank of America in Dallas, and others before his retirement.  Along the way, he enjoyed giving clients peace of mind and was known for mentoring many younger colleagues.

John and Susan have been longtime members of Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in Richardson, Texas, where John’s financial background made him a valued servant in many capacities, including offering his gifts as a deacon, an elder, and a member of the finance committee where he negotiated the financing that led to the church’s new building.

He is joyfully remembered for his devotion to Pilgrimage (formerly Cursillo) where he served as Moderator and in many other capacities, most often as a Table Cha where his servant heart and uncharacteristic playfulness made him a favorite. His faith was strong, his favorite scripture being Isaiah 43:1, “I have called you by name; You are Mine,” expressing God’s personal, loving relationship.

Following the loss of his mother, John started his own consoling ministry, offering solace to grieving family, friends, and even strangers by sending them comforting words from ‘Chapter 4’ in the book When Christ Comes by Max Lucado. For more than two decades, hundreds found comfort thanks to John’s kind remembrance.

After John’s retirement in 2009, he enjoyed spending more time with his growing family and would also spend hours happily working in his yard, volunteering with Network of Community Ministries, and delivering Meals on Wheels.  He and Susan rarely missed an OU football game (Boomer Sooner!), snow-skied annually in Colorado, and made many memorable trips to Europe with their travel group friends.

John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan, of Richardson, TX; daughter Carolyn (Chris) Dierks of Dallas, TX, son Chris (Susan) Ingle of Marion, MA; five granddaughters, Meredith (Will) Bramblett of Richardson, TX, Megan (Jake) Arredondo of Kingsville, TX, Emily Dierks of Norman, OK, and Katie and Stella Ingle of Marion, MA; and great grandson Brooks Bramblett of Richardson, TX; brother Steve (Barbara) of Bixby, OK, and sister Jane Ingle McCord of Houston, TX and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his newborn grandson, Oliver Jack Ingle.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, 3901 North Star Road, Richardson, TX, 75082. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests an alternative donation to Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, North Texas Presbyterian Pilgrimage, or Alzheimer’s Association.

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Clemens Bruce Heick, 80, of Richardson, TX passed away Nov 17, 2023 of complications from Parkinson's and pneumonia. 

Born in Elizabeth, NJ. He graduated Union High School, Union, NJ & Lycoming College (where he met his loving and adventurous wife, Kathy). He was a Sigma Pi fraternity member.

Clem began his career in sales at Warner's which led them on adventures in multiple states. They settled in Richardson, TX, where he became an entrepreneur: owning a candy store, a check cashing business, and for the last 25 years Heick Roofing & Remodeling.

Described by his friends and family as an expert soccer player, sailor, golfer, skier and cyclist; a charming man with great wit; a Rangers and Cowboys fan; and most of all as a loyal friend, travel partner, brother, husband and father.

Clem is survived by his wife Kathy (of 58 years), sister Dru Heick, his sons Clemens (Stephanie) and Christopher (Angie).

The memorial service is Jan 6, 2pm, Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Richardson, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Network of Community Ministries at thenetwork.org/donate-today, Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund at canyoncreekpres.org, or Parkinson Voice Project at ParkinsonVoiceProject.org.

John Lynn King of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, aged 80. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on September 28, 1943, to Bryce Newton King and Patsy Ruth King. 

He graduated from Lubbock High in 1961 and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech in 1966. After serving in the Army for five years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, he went on to earn an MBA from Pepperdine University in 1979 and a CPA in 1984. 

John worked for Texas Instruments for many years and went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer for several local companies before retiring in 2009. 

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Elaine King whom he married in 2016, as well as his brothers Thomas George King and Bryce Allen King, his sister Patty Ann Thompson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby King.

John will be warmly remembered for his giving nature, always ready and willing to help neighbors, friends, family, and strangers. He had an especially soft heart for homeless people, quick to offer them help and encouragement. He and Marilyn were devoted supporters of Austin Street Center, in-person and otherwise. At Christmastime, instead of writing checks to help children receive gifts, he would insist on going to the toy store and all but buying it out, saying, “These children have nothing.” 

Even when his position as company CFO involved mergers that inevitably displaced some workers, John worked hard to help them prepare their resumes and find new jobs. 

His faith was strong, and he became not only a steady churchgoer after an old Army buddy invited him to accompany him to church, but a reliable and enthusiastic participant in church charitable and other events.  

John’s family is grateful to Faith Presbyterian Hospice for his care in his final days. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.