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ObituariesINDEX Al Wilkie — 1938 - 2011
Funeral services for Al Wilkie, 73, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Rev. Bobby D. Wilkie officiating. Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point. He passed away Sunday evening, June 19, 2011, in Wills Point. Al was born February 8, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Leon Rodgers Wilkie and Gladys Irene Jordan Wilkie. He was raised in Dallas. After graduating from North Dallas High School, he attended UT Arlington and SMU in Dallas. While living in Dallas, Al owned and operated Al Wilkie Enterprises, a real estate consulting firm specializing in land planning, retiring in the late 1980's. In the early 1990's, he moved to Wills Point. On December 31, 1997, he married Ouida Ryan. Al was director of design work at Creative Threads in Wills Point, working along side his wife, Ouida. Al enjoyed fly fishing, golfing, Dutch oven cooking, traveling in his R.V., cycling and spending time at his favorite destination, Yellowstone National Park. He was past president of the Federation of Fly Fishers and received numerous awards for his contributions and leadership in this national organization. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leon Wilkie. Al is survived by his wife, Ouida Wilkie, of Wills Point; son, Tommy Wilkie, of Krum; daughter, Christina Cauldwell & husband, Michael, of Plano; two brothers, Rev. Bobby Wilkie & wife, Sandy, of Red Oak and Richard Knox Wilkie & wife, Judy, of Canyon Lake; two sisters, Martha Dungy, of Dallas and Kathleen Burket & husband, Ray, xof Grand Prairie; four grandchildren, Shelby Wilkie, Colton Wilkie, Rebecca Cauldwell and Emily Cauldwell and other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sentiments and remarks can be left at the following URL: http://www.tributes.com/show/Al-Wilkie-91764877 Photo Credit: Sheryl Knight shared this photo of Al Wilkie taken at the FFF Conclave in West Yellowstone in August, 1987. Judy G. Boston, 1947 - 2011
She was an active member of the FFF and Mid-South Fly Fishers. Judy was the recipient of many awards, including FFF Southern Council's Woman of the Year (1999), FFF Southern Council's Conservationist of the Year (2001), Arnold Gingrich Literary Memorial Award (2004) - The Memorial Life Membership Award program provides an FFF life membership in the name of an individual who has contributed significantly to fly fishing, and FFF Woman of the Year (2007). Memorial Services for Judy will be as follows:
Judy's daughters, Beth and Bren, have requested memorials in Judy's honor be made to American Rivers.
Or you may make a donation online by going to the following URL: https://secure2.convio.net/amr/site/Donation2?df_id=1540&1540.donation=form1 If you make a memorial, you can ask that notification of your gift be sent to Beth and Bren as follows:
It is with deepest sympathy that we extend our heartfelt condolences to Judy's family and friends at this time.
Larry Murphy Richard W. Talleur, 1931-2011
Mr. Talleur was a writer for American Angler and Fly Tyer magazines, also the author of L.L. Bean Fly-Tying Handbook, Trout Flies for the 21st Century: Over 200 Essential Patterns That Catch Fish Anywhere, Anytime; and Inside Fly Tying: 100 Tips for Solving the Trickiest Fly-Tying Problems, Modern Fly-Tying Materials, and others as well as prominentfFly tying video productions. Dick is predeceased by his parents Richard B. Talleur and Dorothy Carner Talleur Wollenhaupt; and by his son William D. Talleur. He is survived by his wife Vera A. Talleur, his step-son Yuri Y. Kovalenko, his sister Carolyn A. Lawatsch of Pompano Beach, FL, his brother David C. Talleur and wife Denise of Midway, GA, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. There will a Memorial Service at the McMillian-Small Funeral Home, Highway 17 Bypass at 67th Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC (843-449-3369), on Tuesday February 22, 2011. The family will receive guests at the Funeral Home starting at 3:30pm, followed by a Celebration of his Life service beginning at 5:00 pm. At a later date, in a private family ceremony, Dick’s ashes will be dispersed in a place of his choosing. Dick would have appreciated any donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to HEIFER INTERNATIONAL, or to a Charity of your choice in his name. Please also sign the McMillian-Small Funeral Home guestbook at www.msfh.net Charles P. "Chuck" Tryon, 1938-2011
Chuck lived in Rolla for 43 years, where he retired from the Forest Service as a hydrologist for the Mark Twain National Forest. He was responsible for starting the Rolla City recycling program, although he modestly would not take credit for it. For the past two years he lived in California to be near his daughter. When he moved to California, Chuck became involved with the Kaweah Flyfishing Club in Visalia where he actively supported the club's fly-tying and casting classes. At the time of his passing Chuck was in the process of tying 20 dozen flies for one of his favorite charities, Casting for Recovery. A life member of the Federation of Fly Fishers, Chuck was a founding member of the local Roubidoux Fly Fishers Association and was instrumental in establishing that organization as Missouri's first Stream Team. He was a great teacher and mentor to many in the sport, supporting youth programs, cancer-related fly fishing organizations, and the Project Healing Waters program for wounded soldiers and veterans. In addition to his many short articles for various fly fishing publications, Chuck was the author of 200 Missouri Smallmouth Adventures and along with his wife Sharon, co-authored Fly Fishing for Trout in Missouri and Figuring Out Flies. He will be remembered by his friends as a conservationist, a great listener and story teller, and as a gentleman. He also was the recipient of multiple awards given by the Southern Council including Federators of the Year (1987) - in conjunction with his wife, Sharon, Man of the Year (1990) and President's Award (1995). His wishes were to be cremated and his ashes spread in his favorite spring in Missouri. Private services will be held at a later time. For further information regarding Chuck, visit www.midcurrent.com Our condolences are extended to Chuck's family and friends. Updated February 17, 2011 with photo and information provided by Greg Maxwell. Clarence Burnett Peaslee, 1912-2010
Clarence graduated from East High School in 1929, the same year he got his first fly rod from Sears for $4.95 and started fishing. He began tying flies in 1930 with B. E. Gilmore, worked in a fly shop Saturdays, and went fishing Sundays. From 1932 to 2006, Clarence spent every opening day of trout season at Roaring River State Park except during his overseas duty during World War II. He and Florence spent their honeymoon at Roaring River in 1973. Clarence's fondness of Roaring River is recounted in Brent Frazee's Ultimate Guide to Missouri Fishing (2002). He was honored with the Opening Day Number 0001 adult tag in 2000. Clarence served the Army 1279 Engineer Combat Battalion as a Staff Sergeant in World War II. After his discharge, Clarence picked up on fishing where he had left off before the war, namely every weekend, mostly in Missouri. In 1980, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service and concentrated even more on fishing. In July 1939, Clarence began his annual fishing pilgrimage to Yellowstone National Park. He remembered walking across the crust and looking into the mouth of Old Faithful. Although he has fished most areas of Yellowstone, his favorite spot was the Fishing Bridge. Clarence was active in the Federation of Fly Fishers, regional councils, and state chapters. Clarence joined Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association in 1947 and immediately won a fly rod in a raffle. He earned a 50 Years of Service plaque from MTFA. Clarence taught fly tying and rod making with MTFA for decades and demonstrated fly tying at FFF conclaves for 20 years. The MTFA Buck Thomas Award was given to Clarence in 1963. The FFF Southern Council honored Clarence as Federator of the Year in 1992, Teacher of the Year in 1995, and Living (Southern Council) Legend (along with Florence) in 2010. For almost 40 years, Clarence and Florence combined their fishing adventures with archaeological surveys and were members of the Kansas City Archaeological Society. Clarence is survived by his widow, Florence Robinson Jones Peaslee, 4 daughters from Florence's first marriage (Josephine Walker-Halsted of Andover, MA; Adalene Hulseberg of St. Peter, MN; Jeanette Sutor of Kansas City, MO; and Genevieve Gipson of Mission, KS), and their families, including 12 grandchildren, and 8 great- grandchildren. He leaves one nephew, Robert L. Peaslee (Middleburg, FL), three nieces (Rosalind Schlomann, Grain Valley, MO; Carol Mayer, Albuquerque, NM, and Elaine Wood, Independence, MO) their families. Visitation will begin at 10:00am followed by funeral services at 11:00am Friday, December 10 at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO; burial In Memorial Park Cemetery. In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association (PO Box 3202, Harry S Truman Station, Independence, MO 64055) or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care (12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145). Clarence Peaslee - Southern Council Legend
It is with sadness that I report the passing of a Southern Council Legend - Clarence Peaslee (shown above tying fly patterns at the 2007 Conclave). Clarence passed from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time, when they are available they will be posted here. Please remember Florence, his wife, and Clarence's family in your prayers.
The last time I saw Clarence was when he and his wife, Florence, were preparing to fly fish on the White River. They were loading up in two separate boats near the access ramp by PJ White River Lodge and Riverside Retreat. Clarence Peaslee, Lew Goodson and their guide (shown above) run upstream to the launching access point on the White River on Monday, October 4, 2010. My nephew, Ryan, and I were drifting further downstream to Calico Rock later that morning when I took this photo. Clarence B. Peaslee was laid to rest at Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO. Caesar P. Carnaghi, 1926 - 2010 Caesar was an avid fly fisherman. He took his young family to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for vacation and saw some information about a gathering of Federation of Fly Fishers. That was the first of more than 25 FFF conclaves that he attended. Caesar served as Treasurer for many years in the early days of FFF. He was known to many by that ready smile and happy disposition. He was a stranger to no one. Caesar was a member of Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. in Saint Louis, Missouri for over 30 years having served as president in 1975, 1976 and 1982; vice-president in 1981, 1983, and 1984; and, past-President in 1977, 1978, 1983, 1984 and 1998. He served on the Board of Ozark Fly fishers, Inc. in 1990, 1991 and 1992. He will be missed. Caesar served as a former president of the FFF Southern Council. In 1989, he was co-recipient of the Southern Council's President's Award along with David McMillan, Johnny Chamness, Chris Stevenson & Dennis Slane. Caesar is survived by his wife Judy, their children - Theresa, Steven and Christopher - and eight grandchildren. W.R. (Bill) Wright, 1949-2010
Al Crise, MCCI, 1944-2010
Our friend and fellow fly fisher, Al Crise, passed away and went to be with his Heavenly Father shortly after midnight last night (Wednesday morning). Friends of Ol'Al, "For those of you who would like to make a donation in honor of Al Here are the two places to send them. There will not be any memorial service because Al is still teaching. He donated his body to the North Texas Medical School for the study of cancer. The family said there could be no greater memorial than what Al had on the 6th."
"If any of the clubs would like to open their meetings this next month with prayer we feel that would be appropriate. If I can help please call me." Cell: 682.429.8413 Jim Bass, CCI Al Crise DayA tribute to Al Crise, a Southern Council Legend, was planned for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Dinosaur State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. "Hey everyone, just want to invite you all. The Fort Worth Fly Fishers, and many others, are going to recognize Al Crise with a special day. He has touched so many, and we will never be able to thank him enough, but we plan to honor him on February 6th. Come join us for a day full of activities, and share this time with him. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me, at 817-526-4981." Thanks for your support, Russell Husted, President Comments from the day's event!"Just got home from Al Crise Day in Glen Rose - between 90-100 attended and over $2,600 (preliminary numbers) raised in Al's honor to support Casting for Recovery and Reel Recovery programs. Al was able to attend and seemed to really enjoy himself." "It should be noted that he is now having to use a wheelchair since he fell twice last week. Al's time with us is likely short, so if you want to reach out to him — do it sooner than later. Later will likely be too late!" Sheryl Knight "Well, all I can say is 'WOW!!!' Over 100 in attendance, with a few that came all of the way from Kansas, Arkansas, and Louisiana! The day was filled with casting, eating and story telling. The food turned out great and everyone had a great time. Over $3,000.00 was raised for two great organizations. And the weather was perfect!!! Very pleased with the outcome, and it definitely shows we can pull off a bigger event. Many of us decided we should do this every year, in honor of Al, and continue to do the work of the two charities we helped today. I am sure someone will post the pics from the day, soon. Thank you to everyone who came." "Total Dollars Raised: $3,007.00!!" Russell Husted, President If you would like to make a contribution in Al's honor toward these wonderful programs, send your check or money order to:
Have a question for FWFF? Use their online feedback form. Larry Murphy Al Crise Day Planned
If you were present at the 2009 Conclave, you are aware that Al was inducted as a Legend of the Southern Council. For many of us, it is hard to see our friend slip away from us. But it is not too late to let Al know how much he is appreciated and cared about among the Southern Council. So help us shower Al with cards, letters and messages that can be an encouragement to him and his family. Here is Al's mailing address, share it with fellow fly fishers:
Continue to pray for Al and his family during this difficult time. If it be His Will, I ask God to bless Al once again with overcoming his illness. Al, we love you for being our Legend and truly hope you win this fight too! We truly wish to thank you for being so attentive to our needs while you were able. Now it is our turn to be attentive to your needs. Larry Murphy Carolyn Dunn, CCI, 1943-2009Carolyn Dunn was a shining Jewel on earth; she is now a shining Jewel in Heaven. Carolyn passed away at her home in Lafayette with Rusty on Sunday December 20, 2009. She was born in 1943 in Yukon, Oklahoma. Her valued Christian standards were rooted in her early childhood. She lived out her biblical beliefs, volunteering in many areas of her community by helping others less fortunate, through her prayers and her handiwork. Carolyn’s fly fishing interests covered all aspects of the sport. She and Rusty enjoyed fishing for all species in all waters, warm, salt and cold. Her favorite was wild trout.
You may have first met Carolyn at one of the FFF Conclaves in Livingston, Mt. Home, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, West Yellowstone or up at one of the Toledo Bend Rendezvous. She was always there studying, learning, teaching fly tying, teaching casting. An attractive lady, with a black pony tail, dark rimmed glasses, very intense, leaning over her vise, explaining, teaching, willing you to learn how to tie your perfect flies. Her own ties were exquisite!
As the first FFF woman Certified Casting Instructor in Louisiana you may have met or seen her on the casting lawn, teaching, sharing, intense, showing you how to cast perfect loops. Or you may have been privileged to fly fish with her. She fished all waters, for all fish. She was a serious trout fisher, intensely observing, reading waters, and carefully placing her fly in the best position. Her intense concentration when drifting her fly through a good seam tricked many a trout. Her passion for fly fishing took her and Rusty many places nationally and internationally seeking out new fly fishing adventures. Their years living in Alaska, raising their two sons, with a remote primitive cabin for weekend trips was an experience that shaped their interest in fly fishing. Robert Tabbott Leo Eck, Bamboo Rod Builder, 1936-2009“Leo Edward Eck, 72, of Jacksonville died March 1. He was born Oct. 8, 1936 in Otwell, Ind., to the late Arthur Edward and Mary Lou Preston Eck. Mr. Eck served his country in the Air Force and retired as a chief master sergeant after 26 years. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed crafting bamboo rods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Rutherford; a sister, Rose Severson and a brother, Barry Eck.
Mr. Eck is survived by his wife, Maureen Eck of Jacksonville; a son, Dale Eck of Colorado; two brothers, Anthony Eck of Arizona, and Gary Eck of Indiana. Also surviving him are three grandchildren, Desirae Davidson, Eric Magoon and Keith Magoon, as well as two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kiera Davidson. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 6 at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road., Little Rock, Ark. 72210, 501-227-6166.” - www.arkansasleader.com Associated with the Arkansas Fly Fishers for many years, Leo was considered an inspiration/mentor too many. He was instrumental to the AFF and a big part of its history. His love for building bamboo fly rods reached legend status with numerous donations to club events and time to club members. On behalf of the Arkansas Fly Fishers we would like to send our condolences to Leo’s family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Leo was a good friend to AFF, a wonderful person, and will be sadly missed by all. "For many, many years, Leo has been a fixture in the middle of the third row of exhibitors at the FFF Southern Council Conclave. It was just a “given” that he would be there in that space. Conclave will seem a little emptier without him!" says Pat Smith, managing director retired. Chris Morris Mel Krieger — Teacher, Author and Fly Fisher
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Mel Krieger passed this morning (October 6th) after a battle with brain cancer. This is a great loss to the fly fishing community. I have no addition at this time but I will pass anything along as it comes to me. Sheryl Knight
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Al Wilkie was born February 8, 1938 and passed from this life on June 19, 2011. This Texan lived 73 years accomplishing much and enjoying the life sport of fly fishing among other sports and activities. Al faithfully served as the Southern Council President in 1985. Al was a past president of the Federation of Fly Fishers. He was the recipient of council and national awards: Man of the Year (1987 - SOC), Federator of the Year (1989 - SOC and FFF), Tall Tale Teller Award (1989 - SOC with Steve Jensen), and President's Award (1993 -SOC). Mr. Wilkie was inducted as a Legend of the Southern Council in 2010. Al and Quida Wilkes have been proclaimed Master Chefs by the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society - Dogwood Chapter in 2005.
Judy G. Boston of Memphsis, TN passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011. 
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Richard W. Talleur was born on November 20, 1931 and passed on Friday February 18, 2011, after a brief illness. Originally from Clinton Corners, NY, Dick enjoyed a long career with AT&T. After retiring from AT&T, Dick took his favorite hobby and first love, and made it his life. Dick was an accomplished fly tier and fisherman, and a well-known and respected author of several books on fishing and fly-tying. Dick loved his sport and, with his many friends, supported the continuation of fly fishing and the practice of catch and release. 
Born in Chicago on May 4, 1938, Chuck grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana. He passed away on February 8, 2011 in Visalia, CA. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon in 1991, he is survived by his daughter Holly and son-in-law Ed Kuykendall in California, and by his brother, Ed Tryon, in New York City.
Clarence Burnett Peaslee, 98, passed away peacefully on December 4 at Hospice House (operated by Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care) after a brief hospitalization for pancreatitis. He previously stayed in Raytown at the family home with his wife Florence, cared for by their immediate family. He was born on July 22, 1912, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David Burnett Peaslee and Christina Martha Bergman.
Caesar P. Carnaghi (Maryland Heights, MO) was born on July 2, 1926 and passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
The Mid-South Fly Fishers lost a friend and treasured board member with the passing of Bill Wright on Saturday, March 6. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, March 28th at the High Point Funeral Home on 3788 Summer Avenue in Memphis. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. for all to join and celebrate Bill's life, Bill's Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. There will be an official obituary in the Commercial Appeal on March 26th or 27th. Bill requested that any memorial donations go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund URL: 
A member of MSFF since 1996, Bill’s contributions to the world of fly fishing are numerous. His artistic touch is present in the past two editions of the Home Waters book, on our website 
Kathy Gulley
Our friend and fellow fly fisher's medical condition is not improving. The doctors have discovered more lesions in his brain and are removing him from his chemo regime. Although our lives seem never ending, there comes a time - sooner for some and later for others - that it draws to a conclusion. And sadly, this appears true for Al in the months ahead. It is my prayer that Al can maintain his gracious attitude and quality of life while finding peace in his remaining days, even enjoy his life sport of fly fishing.
