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Rudy Callihan Obituary

RUDY BURNER CALLIHAN died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the age of 79. Rudy was born in Manvel, TX on July 29, 1929. He is survived by his daughter, Teri Callihan of Houston; seven nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melba Scott Callihan; son, Steven Scott Callihan; mother, Rossye Callihan; father, Henry Elliott Callihan; sister, Rosemary Callihan and brother, John Roger Callihan. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 4 until 6 P.M. on Monday, November 10, 2008 at David Funeral Directors, 1814 Columbia St., Hou., TX 77008. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Houston Chapel, 501 E. 18th St., Hou., TX 77008 with The Rev. M. Eugene Vickrey officiating. Interment will follow in Manvel Cemetery, Manvel, TX.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Sterling Dossett

November 10, 2008

Teri---You have my deepest sympathy, as well as Mom's (Cheryl), Grandmother's (Helen) and the rest of the Dossett/Randles families. I'm sorry I have not been there for you this past year... but my heart does go out to you. I loved your mom and your dad as well. They were both just wonderful people.... Love, and God Bless, your cousin, Sterling

Carol Stewart

November 10, 2008

Teri, I am so saddened to hear about your loss. It has been a really tough year. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Hang in there.

Peace be with you,

Natalie Dinh, Tami Vo

November 10, 2008

Teri,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tam Rutherford

November 10, 2008

Teri , Our thoughts and prayers are with you always .

Tam , Stephanie , Gaye , Sher , Patricia , Jane , Sameer , Kathleen , Kathaleen , Andrea , Katy & Olivia .

Bill and Tee Kline

November 9, 2008

Our memories of Rudy go back many
years ago. All are of good times with
a fine man. Unfortunately we had
lost contact with Rudy and his family
but wish to send sympathy to Teri.
Bill and Tee Kline, San Antonio, Tx.

Pete and Karen Weiner

November 9, 2008

I will always remenber my lifelong friend who I have shared the Marine Corp ,Texas A&M and many more happy experiences together. I give my heartfelt condolences to Teri.
Pete and Karen

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