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Kathlyn Bice Obituary

Kathlyn Robinson Bice passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the First United Methodist Church of Meridian. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Lawson Funeral Home. Kathlyn was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Bosque County, to Omar and Pauline Robinson. The Robinsons were descendants of two of the three founding families of Bosque County, having immigrated from Norway. She was also a daughter of the confederacy. Kathlyn married Don Bice on Christmas day 1957, the love of her life until death did them part. Kathlyn had three daughters and seven grandchildren. Kathlyn graduated at the top of her class from Texas Wesleyan University in 1955, and later earned a double masters degree from Texas Christian University in education and business, with a lifetime certificate in teaching. Her first job with IBM was installing the first computer in Fort Worth. She was a pioneer in the computer industry, one of the top computer language experts of our time, instructing the likes of Ross Perot and Morton H. Meyerson. Kathlyn was employed every day of her life from age 14 until death at age 75, a master at her chosen art, but her true devotion was her faith and her family. She was our rock. Kathlyn was loved and respected by all. She lived in grace and humility and taught everyone the meaning of true, unconditional love. She will be forever missed. She is survived by her husband and friend, Don Bice; her three children, Donna Read, Diane Hightower, and Darbie Bowman; and her seven grandchildren, Alexandria and Ethan Hightower, Kaitlyn and Michaela Read, and Chase, Harley, and Brodey Bowman, who will forever remember her brilliance and tenderness and are privileged to be a part of her legacy. Sign the guest register book at www.lawsonfuneralhome.net Lawson Funeral Home, 254-435-2792 December 11, 1933 - November 14, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Nov. 18, 2009.

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Judy Cook

November 30, 2009

My name is Judy Cook and I worked with Kathlyn at Alcon for many years. I always enjoyed talking with her. She had such a sense of humor and always willing to help anyone. May God give you comfort in your time of grief. She was truly a special lady.

Boyce and Wanda (Tye) Scott

November 24, 2009

Dear Don, our love and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Kathlyn. She was a very special friend during our days at TWC.
May the Lord be your comfort and strength.
Boyce and Wanda (Tye) Scott

Joyce Swartout

November 19, 2009

As about the oldest friend of Kathlyn, I can only express my regret at her passing. We have shared so many things since first meeting when we were in the fourth grade. From that time through high school graduation, our lives followed much of the same route. Different colleges, different states, and different travels separated us, but we always shared whenever we met. My concern goes to Don, the girls, and the grandchildren.

Joni (Barber) Carroll

November 19, 2009

Dearest Donna and family,
I was saddened to hear of your lovely mother's passing. Wow, she was amazing! Thank you for sharing a little of your family so long ago when we were young. I know you have wonderful memories to hold on to. Love to you and your family.

November 19, 2009

Don, I worked with Kathy at TCU and also at Alcon for many years. It was always a pleasure. I retired from Alcon in 1992 so have not seen Kathy since then. She was a fine lady and I am sure you will miss her. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Norm Stemple [email protected]

Patti Wagner

November 19, 2009

To Don and the Girls,

Kathlyn was a sweet lady who always had a smile for me when I saw her in church. I wish I could make the sadness go away from your hearts, but I can't. I will pray for God to give you comfort.

November 19, 2009

May God give you strength, peace, and comfort during this most difficult time, and always.

Nancie, Lisa,Walt, Steve

Maribeth Ross

November 19, 2009

Dearest Don and Family - I was rocked by the sad news about Kathlyn. I worked with her for over 15 years at Alcon. She was a super lady! It amazed me everyday that she drove in to FTW for so many years to her job. I loved to hear her stories. She shared many stories of the family with me and it showed me the love she had for all of her family. It was an honor and a privilege to work with her. Kathlyn's intelligence, sharp wit and charm will be terribly missed by all. I learned a lot from Kathlyn about life. She so reminded me of my mom and what my mom would have been like. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. May God comfort you, give you peace and the strength to help you through it. God Bless You All.....

Heather

November 19, 2009

To the Bice Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Kathlyn's passing. I have worked with Kathlyn at Alcon for several years and she was simply one of a kind. Her enthusiasm for life was contagious and she loved telling stories about her wonderful family, especially her grandchildren. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.

Reg Day

November 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Gomez

November 19, 2009

To the Bice Family May God's Comfort blanket your family, Mrs.Bice was a very sweet woman whom I had the pleasure of meeting while I was in the Print shop here at Alcon Thank you sharing your Wife,Mother,grandmother with us.

Talmadge Buie

November 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you at his time of sorrow.

Kay Teague

November 18, 2009

What a very special person Kathyln was!! It was such a privilege to work with her over the many years at Alcon. I was always both amazed and entertained by her quick wit and had the greatest respect for her technical skills and knowledge. I loved hearing her stories about her family and know that they had a special bond. In many ways she was my mentor...as a mother, grandmother, friend, and co-worker. She will be deeply missed by all.

Ed & Betty Jo Chipman

November 18, 2009

Dear Don,
We remember Kathlyn's charm, grace, and intelligence in those years we shared at Texas Wesleyan. We're thinking of you and your family.
The Chipmans, The Fridays, & George Dodd

November 18, 2009

Those of us who worked with Kathlyn loved her spunky attitude and honesty. Please know our prayers are with you in your loss.
B.J. Denson

Benny Deuson

November 18, 2009

Don,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss of Kathlyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Tom Hughes

November 18, 2009

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all those who knew and loved Kathlyn, especially her family. I had the privilege of working with her during the mainframe days here at Alcon. I always enjoyed her insightful conversational conversations about just about anything ... I'll miss her terribly. It’s hard to find comfort in knowing that she is comfortably with our Lord and Savior.. it just hurts.

Rita Mott

November 18, 2009

To Kathlyn's family, I was privileged to know and work with Kathlyn at Alcon labs. She was a wonderful lady and friend to all. I enjoyed hearing her talk of her family; it was evident how very much she loved each of you. Her sweet nature and beautiful smile will be missed. God bless you all. Rita Mott

DJ de Jesus

November 18, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Kathlyn has taught me the art of her craft as well, and she will forever be in my thoughts.

Ray & Brenda Williamson

November 18, 2009

Michael and Darbie, Chase, Brodey, and Harley:
We are saddened by your loss. Words cannot express how we feel but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that the Savior in heaven has his arms wrapped around Kathlyn as he welcomes her home to be with him. We are truly priviledged to have met her. We love you guys!

Brenda

November 18, 2009

I worked with Kathlyn for the last couple of years and she loved to share the stories of her family. You all were obviously the most precious things to her. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jimmie Coontz

November 18, 2009

To the Bice and Robinson Families
It is with regret that we read that Kathlyn had passed away. I (Naomi Levey) started to Texas Wesleyan University the same year as Kathlyn and many others from Meridian. She was so smart and had other outstanding attributes.
My husband (Jim) was acquainted with her at Texas Wesleyan as well as Bell Helicopter.
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to all of you.
- Jimmie and Naomi Coontz

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