Jim Widner

Jim Widner, 76, passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born November 6, 1936 in Houston, Texas. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cathlyn; children, Jim Widner & wife Carmel, Michael Widner & wife Paula, Donna Widner Peckham & husband Walter; Wray Widner & wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Lyndsay Schick & husband Jason, Lori Orozco & husband Luis, Caitlin Heyde & husband Bo, Wil Widner, Connor Widner, Walker Peckham, Jaye Berner, Lola Widner; great grandson, London Schick; nieces, Dulane Bourdeau and Karen Cude; grandniece, Joysan Ondruch and grandnephew, Duane Ondruch; great-grandnephew, Charlie Ondruch; sister-in-law Joyce Fraser & husband Jack; nephew Keith Cude & wife Julie; grandnieces Brittany, Emily, & Lauren Cude. Jim was proud to be a native Houstonian. He attended San Jacinto High School and graduated from Austin High School and the University of Houston. He worked in the oilfield manufacturing industry for many years until his retirement. He then became an avid golfer, playing with senior groups at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, Jersey Meadows Golf Club and Longwood Country Club. He and his wife have been members of St. John Vianney Catholic Church for 45 years. Though he was ill the last several years, he always found time to spend with old friends sharing meals and reminiscing. Jim loved a good movie, sometimes seeing two in one day. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, and especially loved the years he spent coaching their Little League teams. He treasured the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grand-child. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed. The Widner family will be present to receive friends Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a Holy Rosary being recited at 4:30 PM in the chapel of Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will follow the mass on the church grounds. A private burial will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Jim Widner

November 6, 1936 - June 24, 2013