~ IN MEMORY ~
Bernita Maureen Measles, widow of DL Capt. Bobby
Measles
March 9,
1937 ~ May 22, 2023
https://www.kleinfh.com/obituary/bernita-measles
Bernita Maureen (Obenhaus) Measles, age 86, went
to be with her Lord and husband on May 22, 2023. She leaves behind family friends and many
caregivers that loved her so dearly.
Bernita was born to Adolf Henry Obenhaus and Agnes
Frances Obenhaus on March 9, 1937 in Kress, TX.
She attended Kress school all 12 years.
This is where she met the love of her life Bobby Gene Measles. On December 15, 1956 they were married in
Plainview, TX. They moved to Earth, TX where they farmed and had two children,
Bobby Bryan and Brenda Gayle. They left
farming and moved to Plainview where she spent time raising and chasing her
children. In 1963 she and Bobby loaded
up all they had and moved to Arkansas where he learned to fly and sold
airplanes. In 1966 they packed and moved
to Atlanta Georgia where Bobby started flying for Delta Airlines. They lived here for 3 months and were
transferred to the Dallas, TX area. In
1968 they were transferred to Sharpston in Houston TX. In 1970, when they built Intercontinental
Airport, they moved to Spring, TX where they lived until 1985.
While living in Spring, TX she helped with
Explorer Scouts (teenage girls and boys), sang in the church choir and kept up
with all of Bryan’s football games and Brenda’s band and then drill team
events. She loved going to each one of
these events.
In 1985 they decided Spring, TX was becoming way
too busy and they wanted a slower paced life so they found 90 acres in Mineola,
TX where they built a life they truly loved. She enjoyed singing in the choir
and becoming very active at the church. They raised cattle that she loved to
name and even pet. Her joy was spending
time outside working in her yard and just enjoying the sounds and quiet of
their land. In 2011 they decided, due to health issues, to move close to Brenda
in Magnolia, TX.
One thing she truly loved was each of her three
grandkids. She loved each one in their own way. Josh and Gabby loved the
outdoors and all that it entailed which she thoroughly enjoyed with them. Kalee
loved things inside and she spent many hours enjoying those things with her. Her smile, when she was with them, told how
very much she loved each one of them.
Bernita is survived by her son Bobby Bryan Measles
(Cindy), daughter Brenda Gayle Mayo (Mark), grandchildren Josh Measles
(Ashley), Kalee Measles, Gabrielle Cantrell (Austin) and great granddaughters
Elliana Measles and Emsley Measles, and great granddaughter, due July 1, Emery
Cantrell, and brother Harold Obenhaus (Ruth) and sister Delores Obermueller.
Bernita is preceded in death by Bobby Gene Measles
(husband), parents Adolph and Agnes Obenhaus, sisters- Evelyn Obermueller
(Vernon) and Sylvia Abbott (Harvey), and brother in law Virgil.
A very special thank you goes to A Place at Home
Woodlands owners, Adam and Trista Johnson, and the many loving caregivers they
placed with Bernita. The love they
showed can never be repaid. And to
Reunion Court memory care unit (Keepsake Gardens). They showed Bernita love like she was their
own mom and they loved Bobby just as much even if he didn’t live in the memory
care (which was important to Bernita). Words can never express how much the
family appreciates each one of these people.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
memory of Bernita Measles to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
……………………………………………………………………………
~ IN
MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Bobby Gene Measles
March 31,
1936 ~ January 15, 2023
Notice of
passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Bobby Gene Measles, age
86. Captain Measles joined Delta Air Lines 10-03-1966 and was Dallas
based. He is survived by his wife Bernita, and by his children and their
families.
To view
the obituary and share memories online please visit
https://www.kleinfh.com/obituary/bobby-measels
For those
who wish to send condolences, I see the residence listed in whitepages as
28713
Post Oak Run
Magnolia,
TX 77355
https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2023/01/dl-capt-bobby-gene-measles.html
Obituary
: Bobby Gene Measles
Bobby
Gene Measles, age 86, went home to be with his Lord on January 15, 2023. He
leaves behind many family and friends who love him deeply.
Bobby was
born on March 31, 1936 in Olton, TX to JG and Mary Measles. He attended Olton
schools but finished his high school in Kress, TX. This is where he met the
love of his life Bernita Obenhaus. On December 15, 1956 they were married in
Plainview, TX. They moved to Earth, TX where he farmed and they had two
children Bobby Bryan and Brenda. They left farming and moved to Plainview where
he worked three jobs and learned to fly. In 1963 he picked his family up and
moved to Arkansas and sold Piper and Cessna planes and taught others how to
fly. In 1966 he got a job with Delta Airlines and again picked his family up
and moved to Atlanta, Georgia for 3 months. Delta then moved them to the
Dallas, TX area until 1968. In 1968 they moved to Sharpstown, TX and he flew
out of Hobby Airport. In 1970 Houston Intercontinental Airport was built and
they moved to Spring, TX.
While in
Spring, Tx he not only flew for Delta but he also was very active in Boy Scouts
and Explorers and building the volunteer fire department in Northampton. They
made many memories with their kids and friends while living in Northampton. In
1984 he and Bernita decided they were ready for a slower paced life so they
moved to Mineola, TX where they bought a beautiful 90 acre piece of property.
He flew out of Dallas, TX while living in Mineola. He was very active in Farm
Bureau, Mineola School Board, First Baptist Mineola and spending time with
friends. In 2011 he began to have health issues so he and Bernita decided it
was best to live near family. They sold their 90 acres and moved away from the
friends they loved so much to Magnolia, TX where Brenda lives………………….
