James Webster

James Vere Webster of Lubbock Texas went to join the Lord on Tuesday January 14th 2014. He was born in St Joseph’s Hospital in Mitchell, South Dakota on July 13th, 1925 to Vere and Bess Webster. After graduated from Emory High School he immediately entered the United States Navy during WWII at the age of 17. After the war, he briefly attended Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska with his brother Gene. From 1943 to 1966 he also served our country in the Marine Core Reserve, The U.S. Army, and finally as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Stationed at various bases in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and Spain, he flew the T-6, B-25, T28 T-33, F-86, F-100, C-47 and the L-19. After retiring from the military Jim spent the remainder of his career as a manufacturer’s sales rep for a variety of different products. While stationed in California, he met his life, long love, Teddy Raike Webster and married her on November 2, 1956. Six years later, while stationed in Honolulu they happily adopted their daughter Kelly. Jim was interested in so many things, among them playing golf, guitar, reading, and telling a great story. He was a friend to many and a loving husband and father. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and spent a great deal of time in service to the church. He also spent many years delivering food to the elderly with Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teddy, his parents Vere & Bess, and his brother Gene. He is survived by his daughter Kelly Redard of Highlands Ranch Colorado, his Grand Daughter Courtney Redard of Portland OR, and his sister Patty Burg of Sioux Falls SD, and many nieces and nephews. A viewing and rosary will be held at Sanders Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 16th @ 7pm. Funeral mass will be held at Christ the King Cathedral at 10am on Friday, Jan. 17th with burial that afternoon at Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Lubbock Meals on Wheels or Hospice of Lubbock. Thank you to the many friends who spent countless hours at Jim’s beside during his illness. Your kindness and laughter was greatly appreciated!

James Webster

July 13, 1925 - January 14, 2014