DRUANNE NICHOLSON TOWNZEN, 82, loving wife of 53
years, devoted mom and grandmother extraordinaire,
passed away on March 21, 2006, with interment in
Merriman Cemetery near Ranger, TX.
Druanne Nicholson was born Nov. 29, 1923 to George
Dallas Nicholson & Esther Gertrude Hagerty in
Okemah, OK. She graduated Ranger High in 1941 &
later married James Townzen (RHS-1941) in 1946
at Ranger. James and Druanne had been members of
the First United Methodist Church in Ranger and
later the Oakdale UMC in Stephenville.
Druanne had worked for North American Aviation on
B-24's — "Rosy the Riveter". She had been a reporter
and editor for newspapers like the Las Vegas Sun and
the Irving Daily News; she had even won a KATY award
for headlines. Druanne was given a Big Brothers award
and had belonged to the local 1947 Club.
She enjoyed snow skiing, water skiing, & had volunteered
annually for the Cancer Drive. But, nothing compared
to family hobby. She was dedicated to cultivating her
`grands' with museum trips, trips to the beach, NASA,
planetariums, and even tea parties, much to their delight
and amusement. She cherished Christmas, especially the
giving she so lovingly did.
At the time of her death, she was survived by her son,
Terry Townzen (RHS-1962) and wife, Janice (RHS-1964)
of Arlington; her daughters, Pat Cheek (RHS-1965) and
husband, Clead of Brock and Lisa and husband, Bob Davis
of Cisco; her sister, Roselle Nicholson Waggoner (RHS-
1939) of San Angelo; her brother, Lynn Nicholson (RHS-
1953) of Lake Leon; her six grandchildren and her seven
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; furry
friends, and Baby; and a loving and faithful friend,
Kimberley Baccus. She was preceded in death by her
nephew, Brad Nicholson,