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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Bernita Maureen Measles, widow of DL Capt. Bobby Measles

 

~ 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.

 

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~ 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………………….

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