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BORN
1932
DIED
2006
Jane Calhoun Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. Dr. Tim Bruster will officiate. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: John C. Brian, Clint Calhoun, Jim Calhoun III, Lonnie Gaston, Austin Harris, Joel Haydon, Thomas Saunders V and Perry Williams. Honorary pallbearers: R.A. Cantrell Jr., John Chapman, Bob Gunn, Zack Wood, Bob Burns, Royce Bolton, Rick Ward, Floyd Wade, Steve Murrin Jr., Joe Reppeto and Tom B. Saunders IV.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to the National Cutting Horse Association Charities, 260 Bailey Ave., Fort Worth 76107; or The Doss Heritage and Culture Center, P.O. Box 215, Weatherford 76086.
Born Nov. 3, 1932 in Tarrant County, Jane Venita Saunders was the daughter of Virginia Poindexter and Thomas Bailey Saunders III.
"Skeet" was a fifth-generation descendent of the Saunders family, a prominent cattle and ranching family and the widow of Jim Calhoun, who was past president of the National Cutting Horse Association, in the NCHA Hall of Fame and NCHA World Champion in 1957.
A lifetime member of NCHA, Skeet was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, the Junior League, Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Fort Worth Garden Club, the Salvation Army and Tarrant and North Fort Worth Historical Society.
She was also the longest life member of the Cutters in Action Foundation, Ridglea Country Club and was appointed by Gov. Preston Smith to the State Historical Survey Committee where many hours were enjoyably given.
Skeet was instrumental in founding the Junior League Historical Preservation Scrap Book and helped to save many historical landmarks around Fort Worth.
Her greatest joy was pride in all the generations of her family.
In addition to her husband, Skeet was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Bailey Saunders III.
Survivors: Her children, James Michael "Jimbo" Calhoun Jr. and his wife, Kathy, Virginia Jane "Tisa" and her husband, David L. Brian Jr.; mother, Virginia Poindexter Saunders; grandchildren, James Michael Calhoun III, Clinton Locker Calhoun, Sarah Frances Calhoun, Mamie Virginia Calhoun, Rebecca Jane Brian and John Calhoun Brian; brother, Tom B. Saunders IV and his wife, Ann; nieces and nephews, Thomas Saunders V, Ann Catherine Venita Williams and Amy Sue Elizabeth Haydon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Calhoun
Bill & Christie Bronson
March 21, 2006
Tisa, Jimbo, and family,
It's been a long time since I've seen you. But my thoughts are with you now. Having Jim and Skeet as Godparents was such a blessing. I have many rich memories of our time visiting, hunting, fishing, plinking, etc at the farm. I regret I wasnt more urgent about visiting Skeet in recent years. She was such a bright spot in so many lives, and still is for me. Christie and I love her dearly and she'll never leave our hearts. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen Emery
March 3, 2006
To Jimbo and family,
I have known and loved Skeet since
I first met her in 5th grade. She gave me my nickname "Morale" and it
stuck for decades. Over the years when I was moving and traveling around the U.S., I would always touch base with her. She was there for the AHHS 50th and 55th Reunions. Always laughing and cutting up. I will miss her. We
have all been blessed by knowing her.
Mary Ellen "Morale" Carr Emery
Ronnie and Gala Nettles
March 2, 2006
Dear ones,
What a great lady Skeet was; what a joy to have known her!
Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult days.
Ronnie and Gala
Diane Chilton
March 1, 2006
Dear Tisa, Jimbo and family,
Came to the funeral, it was lovely. I cant believe the grandkids got up and gave such great tributes to Mama Skeet. It was so brave of them.
I found Jimbo again after all these years at Quincy Cahill's wedding. Now, I got to say goodbye to Skeet.
As I sat there in the church, my memories flooded back to the time my twin sister Cindy and I (we were teenagers) brought our silly little show mares out to Benbrook to "help" Jim Sr move cattle. I am sure we were no help at all. But I remember how lovely Skeet looked riding easily with us all. There were teenagers everywhere, riding, messing with each others horses. She looked thrilled for the crowd.
Jim Sr was so instrumental in my horse career. Now Skeet is gone. But strangely, I know Jim and Skeet and the wonderful times I spent are always in my heart. Every time I look at a horse, I will hear Jim's critique and suggestions. I have a AQHA World Champion and Leading Sire and I know where I learned how to select and make my stud famous.
I also still hear Skeet's laughter and see her smile.
All my love,
d
Jerri Whiteman
February 28, 2006
Dear Jimbo, Kathy and family,
Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and so sorry for your loss. Love, Pigeon
Gerald and Helen Bronson
February 28, 2006
Dear Tom B., Tisa, Jimbo, and family,
The Calhoun and Saunders families have been our close friends since 1958.
We are truly sorry that we have lost such a special friend in Skeet. Her caring of others and her character are what we will remember always. We will miss her.
Our prayers are with you, the family of such a wonderful woman. We love you all.
Gerry and Helen Bronson
William J. Trotter
February 28, 2006
My sympathy to the family of Jane Venita. I always admired her in our days at AHHS. I'm pleased to have seen her at our 55th reunion last year. My GOD bless you'll.
Bill Trotter
B.F. Worden
February 28, 2006
What a treasure. I will miss our talks. We never seemed to have enough time to get out "visits" out. Bull Frog
Charlie and Tudie Wren
February 28, 2006
Dear Brian Family,
We shall forever hold in our hearts the few brief times and conversations we had with Skeet.
Our prayers and our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time.
LYNN LONG
February 27, 2006
TISA,DAVID,REBECCA AND JIMBO
MAY OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF NEED. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
THINKING OF YOU.
THE WAYNE LONG FAMILY,
DECATUR, TEXAS
Jackie McGinnis
February 27, 2006
Tisa,Jimbo,Rebecca,John C.,Thomas,Dave and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Skeet's passing. She was a great great lady and everytime I think of her I remember the time Skeet took us (me & tisa and Rebeeca and John C.) to Holiday in the Park and we had the best time. I was so impressed that we didn't wait in one line the whole night because Skeet would plow through them saying "Grandma coming thru"! That was so fun and I enjoyed visiting with her the last time I saw her in October. I am praying for your peace and comfort during this sad time.
John Cosby Sr.
February 27, 2006
Jimbo,If you remember me at all,you probably just remember a little brat, But My Dad worked for H Calhoun several years way back when,you probably Remember my Brothers,Bob,and Landon Better,and My Dad, Drew. Just wanted to extend My deepest sympathies to you and all your family during this hard time.I know that your Mom is is a much better place,Rest assured. God Bless you all.
Tom, Janice, & Shannon Murrell
February 27, 2006
Tisa, Jim, Tom B. & Family-
We are so sorry to hear about Skeet. Our thought & prayers are with you.
Jack W. Bridges, Jr.
February 27, 2006
Dear Tisa, JimBo and families,
We were saddened at the death of your mother. The Calhoun, Saunders, Miles, and Bridges families have been friends for so many years.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie Lou and Jack,
Mary Lee Bridges Lilly
Steve Rusk
February 27, 2006
Jimbo, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful person and I always thought dearly of her. May the Lord comfort you and Tisa during this tough time.
Shelly Bourland-Steig
February 26, 2006
Tisa--I wish so much I could be there to honor your mother since she was such an integral part of my life.
She taught me to sew...then patiently tore out all the seams I put in backwards; she endured us digging through her drawers when we wanted to play dress-up...then obliged us by taking pictures.
She accepted me...even when I dragged you into trouble; she smiled even when I caused you to have an allergic reaction...right before the AHHS pageant.
Her smile always made me feel like she loved me no matter what I did (or talked you into doing!) I am so thankful for her influence in my life. She was a wonderful mother and a wonderful woman. I loved her dearly and will miss her so much.
I will be praying for you all.
Love you, Shell
Kristina Gardner
February 26, 2006
Your family continues to be in the thoughts and prayers of our family during this difficult time.
Ame Hinson
February 26, 2006
Dear Skeet's wonderful family,
Skeet meant the world to my mother (Martha Enloe Sloan) and was a very dear friend of hers for many years. I will always be thankful to Skeet for her friendship to my mother. We had the opportunity to give a home to Skeet's horse Buddy for several years before he went to live in Skeet's backyard in town. Buddy was a precious little horse with a huge heart and a ton of character. He used to put "horse kisses" on Skeet's back windows. Everyone loved Skeet. In times of happiness and sadness, you could always count on Skeet to be right beside you offering strength and support so now please know that we are here for you. If there is anything at all we can do for you to help ease your pain, please let us know. Thank you for sharing Skeet with all of us - she will be dearly missed.
Ame Hinson and family
Sonny and Lorri Beauchamp
February 26, 2006
Tisa and Dave and family,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of great loss. It was such a pleasure knowing skeet. She took it so good when we pushed the wrong trees when her house was being built. She possesed a charming and individual personality.
Our Deepest sympathies.
The Beauchamps
Rob Roy Pitts
February 26, 2006
I'm sure that all of us of the Arlington Heights High School class of 1950 are glad that we had the opportunity to see our classmate at our 55th reunion last fall. And I am also certain that we will all miss her. We extend our sympathy and pray God's blessings on her family and all who mourn her passing.
James & Jana Murphy & family
February 26, 2006
Tisa and family; we hold you closely in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for you.
Nancy Bridges-Keese
February 26, 2006
Tisa-- Just a note to let you know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Nancy Bridges-Keese
Megan Darnell
February 26, 2006
To all of "Mama Skeet's" family...My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Martha Sloan
February 25, 2006
What a loss the world has suffered in losing Skeet! How grateful I am that I had the chance to get to know someone my mom thought so dearly of. My thoughts and prayers to the family members, many friends, and acquaintances this wonderful woman has left behind.
Bob Sloan
February 25, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Skeet's departure, but since we know her destination, we rejoice.
Our thoughts and prayers with all.
Bob Sloan and family (Martha Sloan's son)
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