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Submitted: 9/15/20 • Approved: 9/15/20 • Last Updated: 9/18/20 • R352351-G352350-S3
Arno
June 14, 1912-August 1, 2005
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Minnie Horton
January 15, 1915-March 25, 2018
“Century Club”
Married December 13, 1935
Photo, courtesy of Kay Marshall
*Obituary for Minnie
Abernathy- Minnie Lorena Horton Struve made her triumphal entry into the arms of Jesus early in the morning of Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018.
She was born as the sixth living daughter to Edward and Mayme Horton near Hale Center, Texas on January 15, 1915. The family enjoyed stating her birthday as one, one five, one five. Minnie was a bloomer-wearing basketball player in the early 1930's in Hale Center. After graduating from high school in 1932, she went off to Texas Tech to major in English and Speech. After three years, a lack of money during The Depression ended her college education. Minnie did teach the importance of education to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who would follow her example by going to college. Minnie met Arno Struve at the roller-skating rink in December 1929. After dating off and on for 6 years, Minnie married Arno on December 15, 1935. They were married just shy of 70 years. They had 4 children (having them all in 5 years). They owned several businesses in Abernathy's history; most notably Struve Mercantile. Minnie was a "doer": She briefly taught young girls dance in the early years of marriage. During WWII, on rainy days, Minnie hauled milk cans on paved roads so that farmers could get their milk to the Struve Cheese Factory. For a short time, the family lived in Albuquerque, NM. However, they returned to Abernathy in 1952 where they built the house that most people know as the Struve home today. In 1960, Minnie was asked by Superintendent of School to help teach, due to a large influx of students. She enjoyed this experience and fell in love with many of the children. She was not only a "doer" but a "goer": In the 1960's, Minnie and Arno began their great adventure of traveling the US and the world. Minnie and Arno have been to all the continents except Antarctica (she told people it was too cold for traveling). They met people wherever they went. Many of those people became life-long friends. A few of them would come and visit Minnie and Arno years later in their home. One even traveled to the states from Australia to attend her 100th birthday party. The talents of Minnie were many: She was an avid bridge player; hosting bridge club in her home over the years. To say, "She loved to dance" is an understatement. A song could rarely be played that Minnie was not tapping her toe to. She also loved to sing. She was active in her church choir at the First United Methodist Church; where she also taught Sunday School and held church office. She was a charter member of the Abernathy 1935 Study Club, which would last for 80 years. One of Minnie's joys and talents was china painting. She did it beautifully. She gave away many of the pitchers, bowls and plates to friends and family. Her children and grandchildren have even been known to bid vigorously for these coveted pieces at the family reunion auctions.
Minnie is survived by her four children: Mona Toler and Eugene Shuey, of Abernathy, TX; Gail Struve of Lubbock, TX; Dr. Horton and Sandy Struve, of Santa Fe, NM; and Rev. Michael and Vicki Struve of Lubbock, TX. She is also survived by ten granddaughters, Shana, Shelley, Kimberley, Kari, Sharmin, Robyn, Kelley, Micki, Kristi and Rebekah and their spouses. As well as, 21 great-grandchildren and their spouses. Minnie was very proud to finally welcome her first great-great grandchild (a boy) this last year. Also, a special thanks to Mary Caballero for her love and care of Minnie over many years.
At the age of 103, Minnie was preceded in death by several loved ones, too many to list. Most recently is her Son-in-Law Hoppy Toler. Minnie joined Arno in heaven where he asked her to dance. As proof of their life-long love of education, Minnie and Arno donated their bodies to the Texas Tech Health Science Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Minnie on April 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Abernathy, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made to Hospice of Lubbock, 3702 21st Street, Lubbock, TX 79410; First United Methodist Church of Abernathy or the Abernathy Senior Citizens Center. www.legacy.com
Contributed on 9/15/20 by neldapat
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