Crump - Person Sheet
Crump - Person Sheet
NameCAVE, Evelyn 
Birth Date13 Dec 1921
Birth PlaceHouston, Harris County, Texas
Death Date7 Jul 2011 Age: 89
Death PlaceHouston, Harris County, Texas
FatherCAVE, William Macon (1897-1962)
MotherROANE, Evelyn (1897-1989)
Misc. Notes
Evelyn grew up in Houston and graduated from San Jacinto High School, where she was named Queen of the May Fete. After high school, she pursued a modeling career, frequently working for Sakowitz.
In 1941, Evelyn married Louis Monroe Pearce, Jr. and was blessed with four wonderful children. Evelyn led an active lifestyle and was known as an avid golfer and tennis player. In the 1950s, Sports Illustrated selected her to be on the cover of their magazine, modeling golf apparel. Evelyn was also known for her passion for playing cards, especially Bridge, and she enjoyed the weekly games with her dear friends at the River Oaks Country Club.
Active in many organizations over the years, Evelyn served as a member of the River Oaks Garden Club, where she loved the camaraderie of the organization and particularly enjoyed volunteering at the annual Pink Elephant Sale. In her early married years, Evelyn helped to form a Sewing Club, with a group of friends, whose husbands were all serving in World War II.
Evelyn's personality and beautiful smile drew others to her. She brought a certain style and sophistication to all of her efforts and was a friend to many generations. She lived a productive life, with an extraordinary commitment to her family and friends, and will be remembered as a loving and loyal mother, wife, friend, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She found great joy in spending time with her family and is survived by Louis Monroe Pearce, Jr.; her sons, Louis Monroe Pearce III and Vanessa Rene Schillaci, Gary Michael Pearce, Stephen Riley Pearce and Wilhelmina Elizabeth "Beth" Robertson; and by her daughter, Anne Pearce French and Lloyd Robert "Robin" French III. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Autumn Pearce Martens and David Owen Martens, Kelly Pearce Stouse and Michael Christian Stouse, Louis Monroe Pearce IV and Ashley Buffa Pearce, Gary Michael Pearce, Jr., Rex Riley Pearce, Elizabeth Pearce "Libbie" Conner and Robert Hardin "Rob" Conner, Lloyd Robert French IV, Evelyn May French; and great grandchildren, Jesslyn Kelsey Martens, Pearce David Martens, Anna May Rains Stouse, Lawson Pearce Stouse, Grover Lee Stouse, Lee Paden Pearce, Joseph Grant Pearce, and Brantley Kathleen Conner. Her daughters-in-law, Jesslyn Paden Pearce, Debbra Cooper "Debbie" Pearce, and Betsy Dudley Pearce; brother and sister-in-law, William M. and Claire Cave, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews, also survive her.
In 1941, Evelyn married Louis Monroe Pearce, Jr. and was blessed with four wonderful children. Evelyn led an active lifestyle and was known as an avid golfer and tennis player. In the 1950s, Sports Illustrated selected her to be on the cover of their magazine, modeling golf apparel. Evelyn was also known for her passion for playing cards, especially Bridge, and she enjoyed the weekly games with her dear friends at the River Oaks Country Club.
Active in many organizations over the years, Evelyn served as a member of the River Oaks Garden Club, where she loved the camaraderie of the organization and particularly enjoyed volunteering at the annual Pink Elephant Sale. In her early married years, Evelyn helped to form a Sewing Club, with a group of friends, whose husbands were all serving in World War II.
Evelyn's personality and beautiful smile drew others to her. She brought a certain style and sophistication to all of her efforts and was a friend to many generations. She lived a productive life, with an extraordinary commitment to her family and friends, and will be remembered as a loving and loyal mother, wife, friend, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She found great joy in spending time with her family and is survived by Louis Monroe Pearce, Jr.; her sons, Louis Monroe Pearce III and Vanessa Rene Schillaci, Gary Michael Pearce, Stephen Riley Pearce and Wilhelmina Elizabeth "Beth" Robertson; and by her daughter, Anne Pearce French and Lloyd Robert "Robin" French III. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Autumn Pearce Martens and David Owen Martens, Kelly Pearce Stouse and Michael Christian Stouse, Louis Monroe Pearce IV and Ashley Buffa Pearce, Gary Michael Pearce, Jr., Rex Riley Pearce, Elizabeth Pearce "Libbie" Conner and Robert Hardin "Rob" Conner, Lloyd Robert French IV, Evelyn May French; and great grandchildren, Jesslyn Kelsey Martens, Pearce David Martens, Anna May Rains Stouse, Lawson Pearce Stouse, Grover Lee Stouse, Lee Paden Pearce, Joseph Grant Pearce, and Brantley Kathleen Conner. Her daughters-in-law, Jesslyn Paden Pearce, Debbra Cooper "Debbie" Pearce, and Betsy Dudley Pearce; brother and sister-in-law, William M. and Claire Cave, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews, also survive her.
Spouses
Birth Date17 Feb 1917
Birth PlaceHouston, Harris County, Texas
Death Date26 Dec 2012 Age: 95
Death PlaceHouston, Harris County, Texas
Misc. Notes
Louis attended grade, junior high and part of high school in Houston, and in 1936 he graduated from Texas Military Institute in San Antonio. He attended The University of Texas from 1936 to 1939, majoring in Business Administration and was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Louis proudly served his country by joining the army in 1940 where he reached the rank of sergeant in the horse cavalry. Louis received his commission after attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Riley, Kansas, and was deployed overseas in 1943. He served in all phases of the Italian campaign with the II Corps as a Liaison Officer and later as an aide to Lt. General Keyes, Commander of the II Corps. He was discharged from the Army in November of 1945 with the rank of Major.
Upon Louis' return to civilian life in Houston, he was employed by what is now Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. In 1947 he was appointed president of the corporation, and in 1970 he was appointed president of TIW Corporation as well. In 1976 a holding company, Pearce Industries, Inc., was formed, and he served as Chairman of the Board for all three companies.
Louis' greatest love was his family, and he was their greatest love. In addition, he was blessed to have very special friends spanning several generations, most of whom treasured the many stories he would share about his life experiences. Louis had three great passions that defined him: his ranches, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo and The University of Texas. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and continued to be an active member of the Executive Committee until his death. Louis was honored with the Distinguished Alumni award by The University of Texas and was an ardent supporter of UT athletics, especially the football program. He had but one request each year of his dear friend, Coach Mack Brown, "Beat OU !"
Louis' public service accomplishments and honors are almost too numerous to mention. He took special pride in serving as Chairman of The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a period of twelve years having been appointed by two governors, one a Republican and the other a Democrat. Such was Louis…he was loved by all. Because of his love of horses, he was deeply honored when inducted into both the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Cutting Horse Association Halls of Fame.
Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Cave Pearce.
Louis proudly served his country by joining the army in 1940 where he reached the rank of sergeant in the horse cavalry. Louis received his commission after attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Riley, Kansas, and was deployed overseas in 1943. He served in all phases of the Italian campaign with the II Corps as a Liaison Officer and later as an aide to Lt. General Keyes, Commander of the II Corps. He was discharged from the Army in November of 1945 with the rank of Major.
Upon Louis' return to civilian life in Houston, he was employed by what is now Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. In 1947 he was appointed president of the corporation, and in 1970 he was appointed president of TIW Corporation as well. In 1976 a holding company, Pearce Industries, Inc., was formed, and he served as Chairman of the Board for all three companies.
Louis' greatest love was his family, and he was their greatest love. In addition, he was blessed to have very special friends spanning several generations, most of whom treasured the many stories he would share about his life experiences. Louis had three great passions that defined him: his ranches, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo and The University of Texas. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and continued to be an active member of the Executive Committee until his death. Louis was honored with the Distinguished Alumni award by The University of Texas and was an ardent supporter of UT athletics, especially the football program. He had but one request each year of his dear friend, Coach Mack Brown, "Beat OU !"
Louis' public service accomplishments and honors are almost too numerous to mention. He took special pride in serving as Chairman of The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a period of twelve years having been appointed by two governors, one a Republican and the other a Democrat. Such was Louis…he was loved by all. Because of his love of horses, he was deeply honored when inducted into both the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Cutting Horse Association Halls of Fame.
Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Cave Pearce.
Marr Date1941
Marr PlaceHouston, Harris County, Texas
ChildrenLouis Monroe