Selma Winkler

Selma Winkler passed away Sunday September 29, 2013 in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was born in Dallas, TX on December 1, 1927. She attended Highland Park High School and received her B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University. She worked in Dallas as an Administrative Assistant for Sanger Harris. In 1948 she met the love of her life, Edward Winkler of Fort Stockton, and they married on June 12, 1949.

During the years she raised her two children, Selma was active in the P.T.A and both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and she volunteered in school teaching touch typing. She was a longstanding member of the Ft. Stockton Garden Club, the Texas Historical Society, and Temple BethEl of Odessa. She served as President of the Magno Usi Study Club and of the Hospital Auxillary, where she served for 23 years. In 1999 she was named First Lady of Fort Stockton.

Selma enjoyed playing Bridge, both Duplicate and in the local bridge clubs, and she was a highly skilled cook. She had a keen memory for family history and events, and wideranging reading interests. At various stages of her life she enjoyed playing Volley Ball, Ping Pong, Bowling and Tennis.

She is preceded in death by her husband Edward, daughter Katherine, and her younger sisters Marcia Barvin and Ruth Albert. She is survived by a sister, Carole Jean Shlipak and BrotherinLaw Louis of Irving, TX a son, Martin Winkler and daughterinlaw Maureen of Lawrence KS Soninlaw Bob Rhoades and two grandsons, Nathan WinklerRhoades and Dr. Ruben Rhoades, all of Philadelphia.

The Family wishes to recognize the kind care Selma received near the end of her life from Irma Rojas, Isella Ramos, Idali Sanchez, Yolanda Delarosa, Edna Martinez, and Hortensia Chavarria. In leu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.

A service commemorating her life will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 East Business 20, Odessa Texas, on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Rabbi Holly Cohn officiating. Burial will follow at Suset Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome at the family home Friday, October 4 from 13 PM as they begin the traditional seven day mourning period.

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