Lauren Baldwin

Joshua married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FSID: LYTJ-S28
• Name: Johnny
• Reference Number: 103
• Residence: 21 Nov 2007, Lorena
• Obituary: 23 Nov 2007, Texas, United States
• Obituary: 24 Nov 2007, Texas, United States
• Obituary: 25 Nov 2007, Texas, United States

Notes:

Birth: Aug. 8, 1950
Death: Nov. 21, 2007

John Everett Mirick Jr., 57, of Lorena, passed away Nov. 21, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., with the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Lorena Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

John was born on Aug. 8, 1950, in Brownwood, Texas, to John E. Mirick Sr. and Frances (Copeland) Mirick. He graduated from Kimball High School in Dallas. He joined the U.S. Air Force, and went to Vietnam. He married his childhood sweet-heart, Susan Kurz, on Feb. 12, 1971, in Dallas. He was employed by Meadows-Springfield Co., where he was a lithographer. He was a beloved and caring son-in-law, that took care of his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fredna and Frank Kurz, during their illnesses. He was a founding member and helped establish the local chapter of S.A.S.S., the Old Fort Parker Patriots where his nickname was "Splintermaker." He also chartered the first Boy Scout Troop in Lorena, #462, and was a leader in the troop for five years, he also assisted his daughter in the Camp Fire Girls. John loved woodworking, fishing, the "outdoors", but all that he did was for his children, Bryan and Katie.

John was a very loving and fun person and will be loved and missed by all who knew him, his funeral will be a celebration of his life.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Mirick Sr.; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fredna and Frank Kurz.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 36 years, Susan; son, Bryan Mirick and wife, Melissa, of Eddy; daughter, Katie Baldwin and husband, Joshua, of San Antonio; granddaughter, Lauren Elise Baldwin, the light of his life; mother, Frances Copeland Mirick, of Waco; sister, Sharon Montgomery and husband, Bryan, of Mesquite; brother-in-laws, Jimmy and wife, Linda Kurz and children of Houston and Ronnie Kurz, of Gun Barrel City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the
online Family Register Book at www.pecangrovefuneral.com

WT: 11/23/2007 - 11/24/2007

Burial:
Lorena Cemetery
Lorena
McLennan County
Texas, USA

Created by: Ruth M. Brown
Record added: Nov 24, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 23069419

John married Susan Annette Kurz on 12 Feb 1971. Susan (daughter of Frank James Kurz and Fredna Mae Williams) was born on 24 May 1952; died on 7 Dec 2020. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 104

Notes:

Susan Annette (Kurz) Mirick, 68, passed away on December 7, 2020. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 10 A.M. at Lorena Cemetery, 846 S. Front Road, Lorena, TX.

Susan was born on May 24, 1952 to Frank James Kurz and Fredna Mae (Williams) Kurz. She later married her childhood sweetheart, John E. Mirick, Jr. on February 12, 1971. Susan worked as a nurse in Waco for over 30 years. Her passions were her family and friends, pets, gardening, crochet, and antiques.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank James Kurz and Fredna Mae (Williams) Kurz, brothers, Ronald Kurz and James Kurz, husband, John E. Mirick, Jr., parents-in-law, John E. Mirick, Sr. and Frances Ann (Copeland) Mirick.

Survivors include her son, Bryan Mirick and wife, Melissa of Eddy, TX, daughter, Katie Baldwin and husband, Joshua of San Antonio, TX, brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Sharon Montgomery of Kaufman, TX, sisters-in-law, Linda Kurz of Lamarque, TX and Linda Kurz of Corpus Christi, TX, grandchildren, Lauren Baldwin of San Antonio, TX, John and Zane Mirick of Eddy, TX, as well as many beloved nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice or to the Lorena Cemetery Association at P.O. Box 51 Lorena, TX 76655-0051.

Other Events:

• FSID: LRFN-CJK
• Name: jay
• Reference Number: 22
• Residence: 1930, Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, United States
• Residence: 1935, Rural, Bosque, Texas
• Residence: 1940, Justice Precinct 8, McLennan, Texas, United States
• Military: Between 1942 and 1945; WWII

Notes:

Name: John Everett Mirick
Event: Birth
Event Date: 12 Nov 1920
Event Place: Bruceville, McLennan, Texas
Gender: Male
Father: Revile Arthur Mirick
Mother: Sarah Lee Mirick
Certificate Number: 62339
Digital Folder Number: 4519203
Image Number: 00313

From Louise's Family Bible
John Everett Mirick 617-17-73
Who served in the US Navy from Aug 24, 1942 to Dec 14, 1945.
Stationed at San Diego California.
Combat duty at South Pacific.
Citations and Awards; Good Conduct - Asg Theater
Two Battle Stars - American Theater.

General Information; Served aboard ship 35 months.
SS Nordam, SS Berg, SS Santa Ynez, SS Victoria.

John married Frances Ann Copeland on 7 Jun 1947 in Lorena, McLennan, Texas, United States. Frances (daughter of Thomas Jurdan Copeland and Frances Merle Barnes) was born on 21 Apr 1929 in Lorena, McLennan, Texas, United States; died on 16 Jan 2018 in Garland, Texas; was buried in 2018 in Lorena Cemetery, Lorena, McLennan, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FSID: LYTJ-V3V
• Reference Number: 102
• Residence: 1930, Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas, United States
• Residence: 1935, Zephyr, Mills, Texas
• Residence: 1940, Justice Precinct 3, Tom Green, Texas, United States
• Residence: 26 Sep 2009, Waco, Texas

Notes:

Obit
Frances Ann Mirick, 88, of Lorena, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, January 16, 2018. A graveside service will be held, 10 am, Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Lorena Cemetery, with Pastor Derek Whitten officiating. The family will receive visitors Friday, January 19, from 5-7 pm, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home 3124 Robinson Dr.
Frances was born, April 21, 1929, in Coryell County, to Tom and Merle Copeland. She married the love of her life, John E. Mirick Sr., on June 7, 1947, in Lorena, TX. She enjoyed RVing, Fishing, Sewing and Oil Painting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband, John E. Mirick Sr. (Jay); Son, John E. Mirick, Jr.; Sisters, Dorothy Driskell Behringer, Tommie Sue Boykin and Catherine Copeland.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Montgomery and husband, Bryan; daughter-in-law, Susan Mirick; grandsons, Bryan Mirick and wife Melissa, Michael Montgomery, and Matthew Montgomery and wife, Amanda; granddaughter, Katie Baldwin and husband, Joshua; great-granddaughters, Lauren Baldwin, Kimberly Reusch, Kaitlyn Reusch and Piper Montgomery; great-grandsons, John and Zane Mirick; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Bryan Mirick, Michael Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Joshua Baldwin, John Swanson and Steve Kincer.

Frank married Fredna Mae Williams. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]