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Ceydee Ann Garcia

Honored by: Cynthia Martinez-Garcia, mom

Ceydee entered Heavon on April 14, 2008, the day after her 23rd birthday. She was a fun, loving girl who had many dreams in life. She was a Psychology major at Texas State University. In the summer of 2007, she was a McNair SROP Scholar and did Neuroscience research at Michigan State University. Ceydee always enjoyed helping and encouraging her friends and loved ones. We miss her so much, but we know that Heaven has an amazing angel named Ceydee. She will ALWAYS live in our hearts!

Cameron Alexander Brown

Honored by: Kathy Lancaster, friend 

Cameron was a handsome, articulate, intelligent young man who was an asset to Texas State and his community. Cameron possessed so many qualities that made him stand out that it would be impossible to innumerate. He loved deeply, treasured friendships, was a devoted son and brother, and had a way of endearing others to himself. He is greatly missed, but his passing was not in vain, and others will truly benefit from his experiences and tragedies. His quick smile and winning ways are precious memories to those who loved and cared for him. May God's blessings continue to be with his family and loved ones as they carry on.

John Matthew Cooper

Honored by: Laura Rodriguez, wife 

Matt Cooper (as most of his friends know him) passed away on September 20, 2008. Matt graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1982 with a BS in Physical and Applied Geography with a concentration in Environmental and Resource Studies. He worked for Progressive Insurance from 1985 to 2008.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and great outdoors man. I have to say that his years at SWTSU were happy ones for both of us and these years greatly influenced his life. He absolutely loved going on the annual Big Bend trips that Dr. Jim Peterson hosted. After attending an ortho?, well a bird class, he could identify any bird by its call. He continued doing this for the rest of his life and I greatly enjoyed having him tell me what bird I was listening to. After teaching geology classes for the university while he was a student, he could talk about rock formations forever. I enjoyed listening to him tell me what I was looking at on our many outdoor trips. All I saw was rocks and land, but he saw much more. His years as a student at SWTSU shaped his life.

His voice is silent now. I miss him dearly and I wanted his SWTSU friends in the Geography Department, if any of them are still around, to know of his passing. He always talked about his years at the university and his friends there with great affection.

Eleonore "Ele" Evans

Honored by: Michelle Evans Recek, daughter 

My mom Ele Evans devoted herself to TSU (SWT when she was there), for 31 years. My family and I appreciate your remembrance of her. Ele was an unmistakenly remarkable person who loved everyone around her and always went the "extra mile" for the students and staff. On a personal note, she also raised five children during the time she worked for TSU and we are all college graduates, most of us graduating from TSU!

Ele Evans

Honored by: Randy Evans, son 

It's very fitting that my mother be remembered at the school she cherished so much and the people she worked with. My mom was an incredible individual who was very well liked and respected at SWTSU. She was always going above and beyond to help faculty members as well as her bosses and fellow co-workers at the Registrar's office.

I couldn't have asked for a better role model and mother than "Ele". Being a 1976 graduate of SWTSU where my mom sunk so much of her life into makes me even prouder and the memories much sweeter.

Col. Lloyd J. Petty

Honored by: Laura Petty Fischer, daughter

Born: January 26, 1928. Graduated: 1950. Died: January 21, 2009.

My father and his twin brother Floyd E. Petty were natives of San Marcos. They went to Kindergarten through 11th grade (last class in Texas that graduated in 11 years) in the same classroom. they enlisted in World War II but the war ended before they saw action. They came home and attended what was then the Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Much to their chargrin, the university had taken over the building that was once their old school and they ended up having to finish their schooling in that same darn building! Both continued their military careers, traveled the world and retired as Colonels. My father Lloyd was For Your Eyes Only to General Douglas MacArthur in Japan and flew Marilyn Monroe in Korea for the USO shows. All in all, he was funny and kind and the most devoted husband and dad any family could ever hope to have. He graduated in 1950 and he was always keeping up with all of his college friends and was so proud to be an alumnus of Texas State University! In 2000, he attended his 50th reunion.

He is survived by his wife who he met at the university and his four children. He is preceeded in death by his dear brother Floyd.

Cameron Brown

Honored by: Lesley Ornelas, friend 

No one ever thinks about the day they found out they lost a friend. The day I found out we all lost Cameron is a day I'll never forget. It hurts to know that I won't see him again and what keeps me going is knowing that he is okay.

I have some great memories with him and now as I think about them one by one, I know that he is smiling too, remembering all the times we had together.

On that day we didn't just lose a friend. We lost a son, a brother and someone we all loved.

There are things that I regret about what happened to Cameron, but I know in time those regrets will one day fade.

Cameron, I wish everyone could experience what you had to offer.

Missing you.

Lesley

Allison Maloney

Honored by: Joan Kiel, roommate 

Alli was only my roommate for a short while, but she will be greatly missed. She passed away today (March 21, 2009) and I'm still in shock. I wish I could fill this page with memories and wonderful things, but I can't because I didn't know Alli long enough. But what I do know is Alli was an incredible young woman. Always trying to find the bright side of things and didn't let things get her down. I'm just happy I got the chance to meet Alli. She was one of those people who could touch your heart in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with the Maloney family through this difficult time. She was truly amazing.

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