In loving memory of

Betty Massie Vogel
August 28, 1932 - February 15, 2016

Betty Massie Vogel, 83, longtime resident of Manchaca, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Born August 28, 1932 to Samuel Jett and Erna Schick Massie at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

Betty was the most generous, compassionate, loving soul. She was raised in Kirby, Texas. She was a women's fast pitch catcher, cook, seamstress, gardner, sharpshooter, hunter, and continued on to guide many hunts across South, Texas. She was a beautiful dancer. We loved watching her and Dad smoothly glide across a dance floor. Betty was a Pro Bowler touring the United States with the WIBC Bowling Association. She continued her love of bowling in numerous bowling leagues in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and nine-pin bowling across Texas. Betty was an Air Traffic Controller at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Betty married the love of her life, Clarence in 1952. They owned and operated Diamond Point and the Corral in San Antonio, Texas where they created many lifelong and dear friends which were fondly called "The Diamond Point Gang".

They moved to Manchaca, Texas where they raised their six children and became active in their communities. She made being a Wife and Mom look so wonderfully amazing, beautiful and easy! Her kitchen was her kingdom; food was one of the ways she loved us all and loved teaching that craft to her daughters, grand-daughters, friends, and employees. She loved history and the history of our families. She loved volunteering her time to others. Betty was a 4-H Leader receiving the Silver Spur Award, Sponsor and Supporter of the Travis County Youth Livestock Show. Active in the Catholic Church Parishes of St. Ignatius Martyr, St. Peter's, and Santa Cruz Church. School Board and PTA of St. Ignatius School and Crockett High in Austin, Texas. She was a founding member of the Manchaca Opti-Mrs, and a 20 year Sponsor of the AFTR for Star of Texas Rodeo and Stock Show. Through Betty's work throughout her community, she received many accolades from President Bush, Governor Rick Perry, Governor Ann Richards, Texas Legislators, House of Representatives, and Commissioners. Betty was so very proud of being commissioned as a Yellow Rose of Texas which ironically was her favorite flower and Betty and Clarence's love song, The Yellow Rose of Texas.

Dad's words to her on Valentine's night was "My love for 66 years - my story ...."

In 1968, Clarence & Betty had a garage fire at their home in Manchaca. With no fire department in the area, they rallied to form the now Manchaca Fire Department. Betty was the dispatcher for MVFD for 30 years.

In 1981, Clarence and Betty started the Manchaca Firehall Kitchen and Community Center and Food Catering Specialist in Downtown Manchaca. They catered, fed and were strong active leaders in the Manchaca and Buda communities. Their retirement came after 41 wonderful years at the Firehall leaving behind countless friends and wonderful memories.

Betty was blessed with a large and loving family and will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Clarence Vogel. Children, Carol and Marty Warren, Jerrie Kaye Culpepper, Bobby and Debbie Vogel, Connie and Lester Lehman, David Vogel, and Cindy and Dewayne Goll. Grandchildren, Sharon & Scott Meiers, Traci & Colby West, Bubba Warren, Shanny Huebner, Sandy & Joe Roy Niemann, Dusty & Jennifer Culpepper, Tiffany Vogel, J. C. Vogel, Colton Vogel, Lindsay & Drew Williams, Shawn Paul & Crystal Lehman, Leslie & Thomas Chouinard, Kaitlyn Vogel, Kendall Vogel, Lauren & Cody Bridges, and Shelby Goll.
Great-Grand-Children, Lawson, Ethan & Jolee Meiers, Wyatt Siler, Jordan West, Amanda Castillo, Lauren Culpepper, Wyatt Huebner, Callynn, Cheyenne, & Charlie Niemann, Emma, Gunner & Waylon Culpepper, Rowdy & Roary Chouinard, Logan Williams, Tyce and Jett Bridges. One Great-Great-Grand Child, Julia.

Preceded in death were her parents, Samuel Jett and Erna Massie, sister, Sammie Robertson, Brother-In-Law, Robert Robertson, Son-in-Law, Robert Culpepper, Brother-In-Law, A.H. "Sonny" Vogel, and Great Grandson, Ruger Culpepper.

Betty was a strong woman; loyal to her roots, and trusted by her husband and her children to stand firm for convictions and conduct on raising a family. While it was often said without a doubt, We all wanted to make her proud.

Honored as her pallbearer's are her grandsons, Bubba Warren, Dusty Culpepper, J. C. Vogel, Colton Vogel, Drew Williams, Cody Bridges, Joe Niemann, Scott Meirers, Colby West, and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Vogel.

She was proud of being a part of such an amazing service community. Her love for the Manchaca Fire Department and EMS; amazing Friends and Family in Law Enforcement and our Military. She respected them all and was so proud and appreciative for their service and dedication. We are honored to have each as Honorary Pallbearer's.

We would like to thank Al and his extraordinary team at Legacy Hospice and the Onion Creek Senior Care Team for their loving support and amazing care.

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Gives Me Strength" phil 4:13



Tributes

Carole Mason wrote on Jun 17, 2019:

"Lit a candle in memory of Betty Massie Vogel"

Mickey Robertson wrote on Jun 17, 2019:

"Lit a candle in memory of Betty Massie Vogel"

Greg Lewis wrote on Feb 22, 2016:

""Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved." Romans 10:13. It is not the end it is only the beginning. We are human so we will weep. But know that Jehovah God will bring the comfort you and the family will need in time. Celebrate the life and memories. She will only be gone for a short time. Our resurrection will bring all of our loved before us again. We ask that you lay your holy hand on them in their time of need. In Jesus name I ask for these blessings Amen. Greg and Cathy Lewis"

Gary Tolden wrote on Feb 19, 2016:

"To the Family and My Co-Worker Dewayne Goll Always know that God has a time and plan for us all to enjoy a Glorious Sunshine with him all day. Her smile will always be a comfort when the thoughts are upon you and your family. Be Bless and know she is enjoying the better side know. Gary Tolden."

John Irvin wrote on Feb 19, 2016:

"My condolences to family of Betty Massie Vogel. John Irvin"

Tana wrote on Feb 17, 2016:

"Prayers and Sympathy to ALL of the family. Mark and Tana Hunt"

Sharon "Shae" Buchanan Small wrote on Feb 17, 2016:

"How do you celebrate the life of a person like BETTY VOGEL? Please allow me to spell it out for you: B is for Blessed, E is for Energetic, T is for Tender Hearted, T is for Truly Beautiful, Y is for Youthful. V is for Vivacious, O is for Optimistic, G is for Good Woman, E is for Enthusiastic, L is for LOVED by ALL forever and always!"