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Tammy (Minnick) Hutchinson

3/13/2026

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Tammy Hutchinson, a woman of profound faith, was called to her eternal home on January 12, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on February 13, 1967, in Waco, Texas, Tammy's life was a testament to the love and grace of God, which she exemplified in every action and through her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community.

Tammy passed away peacefully in Pflugerville, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her resilience and optimism throughout her illness were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a beacon of hope and strength, reminding us all of the power of faith in the most challenging times.

She was the cherished wife of Mark Hutchinson, with whom she shared a loving marriage filled with mutual respect and devotion. Together they raised four wonderful children: Sarah, Elise, Candace, and Scott. Tammy's role as a grandmother was one she held dear, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and joy in her grandchildren: Elwin, Sloane, Noah, Caleb, Amaris, Mila, and Lucy.

Tammy was the beloved sister of Catherine, Bob, and Tim, with whom she shared an unbreakable bond and countless cherished memories. Her family was her bedrock, and she nurtured each relationship with care and intentionality, always there to offer support, wisdom, and a listening ear.

Her faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life. Tammy's relationship with God was evident in her every action, from her involvement in church activities to the way she gracefully lived out her Christian values. She was a member of her community choir and church choir, where her voice soared in praise and worship, touching the hearts of all who heard her sing.

Tammy's interests were as rich and varied as her character. An avid quilter, she crafted beautiful works of art that warmed the bodies and souls of their recipients. A lover of history, she could often be found with her nose in a book, absorbing the lessons of the past. Reading was more than a pastime for Tammy; it was a way to explore the world and understand the human experience. Her creativity was not limited to her quilting; it was woven into the fabric of her life, coloring her approach to problem-solving and her interactions with others.

Those who knew Tammy will remember her as a faith-filled, thoughtful, and creative soul. She had a remarkable ability to see the best in people and to encourage them to recognize their own potential. Her legacy is one of compassion, kindness, and faith.

As we bid farewell to Tammy Hutchinson, we do so with heavy hearts, yet we rejoice in the knowledge that she is at peace with her Creator. Her life was a beautiful reflection of the virtues she held dear, and she will be profoundly missed by all who were blessed to know her. We take comfort in the promise of eternal life and in the belief that we will see her again in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

Tammy's life was celebrated in a service that honored her memory and the immeasurable impact she had on those around her. Her spirit lives on in the lives of her family, her friends, and in the countless moments of kindness that ripple out from the love she shared with us all.

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.” Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Learn more about Tammy Hutchinson:

Online Memorial (Beck Funeral Home)

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Cynthia Ann (Rogers) Minnick

12/14/2017

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Cynthia (Cyndy) Ann Minnick, 70, of Hutto, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Charles Burney Rogers, Sr. and Virginia (Ginny) Inez (Smith) Rogers.

Cyndy was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Jeanie Rogers of Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Tom Minnick of Hutto, daughter Rachael Wilkins and husband David of Hutto, son David Minnick and wife Crystal of Hutto, brother Charles Burney Rogers Jr. (Smokey) of Taylor, granddaughter Krystina (Minnick) Beach and husband Keith of Round Rock, grandson Tyler Minnick and wife Kailee of El Paso, great-grandsons Eli Minnick and Kaiden Beach and niece Casey Rogers of Round Rock.

Cyndy grew up in Taylor, Texas and graduated from Taylor High School in 1966, where she was active in several school activities & organizations. She sang in the choir and was a featured soloist at her graduation.

She had a very close and rich relationship with the Lord and an unwavering faith that He would remain faithful in every circumstance. One of her great loves was studying the Word of God, especially the study of  prophecy and the Hebrew language and history. She had a deep and profound insight into the Word and a Biblical understanding that inspired many.

Cyndy had a sincere compassion for those who are hurting and lonely, and she had a strong maternal instinct toward anyone needing love and tenderness. Whenever there was a need, she served in a quiet, unassuming way, preferring to remain behind the scenes. She hated injustice at any level and always fought for the underdog. While she had a defined sweetness about her, she was also sassy, had a quick wit and loved to laugh. She was dearly loved by her family and respected by all who knew her. Even in her final years at the nursing home when her discomfort was increasing, she became known for her spunk and one-liners.

She quietly had a lasting influence on those whose lives she touched, and she will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Learn more about Cyndy Minnick:
Watch Cyndy's Memorial Video
View/Download Funeral Program (PDF)
Online Memorial (Beck Funeral Home)

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Dan Moody Swenson

8/11/2014

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Visitation: Thursday, August 14 | 5-7 PM

Service:
Friday, August 15 | 11 AM
Scott's Funeral Home Chapel | 904 E. Leon | Gatesville, TX


Burial:
Minnick Family Cemetery (no graveside service planned)

OBITUARY
Dan M. Swenson, age 87, of Gatesville passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Dan was born on February 14, 1927 in Manor, Texas to the late Tom Swenson and Ollie Roberts Swenson. He married Helen Mozelle Smothers on August 8, 1953. They resided in Leander most of their married life. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2000. After her death, he moved to Pottsville until 2011 when he then moved to Gatesville. He grew up and worked on his family’s farm. Most of his career was being a butcher for various companies and owned and operated Swenson Meat Market in Round Rock from 1977 to 1983 when he retired. He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Clay Swenson; and daughter, Jaynene Swenson.

Dan is survived by his sons, Dan (Hap) Swenson and wife, Beth of Round Rock and Terry Swenson of Austin; daughter, Karrie Harris and husband, Elliott of Hamilton; brother, Eddie Swenson of Milano; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.


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Bobby Charles Minnick

12/17/2013

 
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Bobby Charles Minnick was born on July 13, 1937, the second child and elder son of Jasper Trudo (Jack) and Liz Minnick. He passed away on November 27, 2012. He was buried in the Minnick Family Cemetery on December 1, 2012.

Bobby grew up in Cedar Park, Texas and graduated from Leander High School in 1955, where he was an All-District running back. He loved attending class and school reunions and maintained relationships with his classmates his entire life.

Bobby was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big fan of John Wayne. He is best remembered for his love playing dominoes and 42.

When it came to spiritual matters, his relationship with God was private and personal, but very real and very deep. He loved God and knew well what it meant to be a recipient of God's love and forgiveness.

At the time of his death, Bobby was survived by four children: Catherine (Minnick) DePue, Bob Minnick, Jr., Timothy Minnick and Tammy (Minnick) Hutchinson; fifteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Learn more about Bobby Minnick:


Online Memorial: Beck Funeral Home
Video: Wish You Were Here

Bobby Minnick's Funeral Program (pdf)

The Minnicks Come to America

12/1/2012

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Our line of Minnicks first came to America in 1737.

Johan Simon Muench was born on July 21, 1700 in Bavaria (Germany). He was married on August 17, 1728 to Anna Maria Katherina Schenk.

In 1737, Simon (age 35) and his family sailed to America from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) on the emigrant ship The Samuel. Traveling with Simon was his brother, Peter (age 39) and his family. It is believed that the Muench's were among many German emigrants fleeing religious persecution in Germany. They fled to America via a palatine ship via the English port of Cowes and arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on August 30, 1737.

Ship records indicate that both Simon and Peter were among a group of passengers who, upon their arrival at the Port of Philadelphia, were immediately routed to the Courthouse of Philadelphia, where they took the Oaths to the Government (an oath of allegiance to the King of England).

In 1747, Simon was among six trustees to whom a tract of 35 acres was granted for purposes related to establishing the Christ Little Tulpehocken Church in Jefferson Township, PA. (read more). The church is still located at 40 Church Road in Bernville, PA.

Simon and his wife are both buried in the Little Tulpehocken Cemetery near the church.





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Moses Richey "Roy" Minnick

12/1/2012

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Moses Richey "Roy" Minnick was born 17 May 1874 (son of Reverend John L. & Louisa E. Minnick).

On 2 February 1919 he died one week after being shot by his neighbor, J.H. Wade, after an argument over a fence line.  He was buried in the Minnick Family Cemetery.

On 11 December 1895 he married Alice Lucinda Jones, daughter of James Retherford Jones and Martha Lula Garner, both from Caldwell County. Alice Lucinda was born 8 May 1876 in McMahan, Caldwell County, Texas and when she died on the 18th June 1977, she was the oldest living resident of Williamson County.

From Moses and Alice's marriage there were born seven children:

1. Martha Zula Minnick Johnson
2. James Nimrod "Nim" Minnick
3. Sadie Lou Ida Minnick Dearing
4. John Mitchell Minnick
5. Jasper "Jack" Trudo Minnick
6. Reba Elizabeth Minnick Bryant
7. Alice Mozelle Minnick Cantwell

Excerpt by Helen Mozelle (Smothers) Swenson, great-granddaughter of Reverend John L. & Louisa Minnick) as published in Williamson County, Texas - Its History and Its People (compiled by Jean Shroyer & Hazel Hood, published by the Williamson County Genealogical Society, Inc., Copyright 1985).



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Jasper Minnick

12/1/2012

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Jasper Minnick was the infant son of Reverend John L. and Louisa E. Minnick. He was born on September 17, 1875 and died one day after his first birthday on September 18, 1876.

The Minnick Family Cemetery was started with baby Jasper's grave. It is the oldest grave in the cemetery.

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Eunavista "Euna" Minnick SimpsonĀ 

12/1/2012

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Eunavista "Euna" Minnick Simpson was born 18 February 1872 (and was the daughter of Reverend John L. and Louisa E. Minnick). She was Williamson County's oldest resident at her death on 19 December 1973 and was buried at New Hope Baptist Church in Cedar Park.

On 22 December 1887 she was married to Shadrach "Shade" Jackson Simpson, who was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on 27 August 1862 and died May 1918. They had twelve children.

Excerpt by Helen Mozelle (Smothers) Swenson, great-granddaughter of Reverend John L. & Louisa Minnick) as published in Williamson County, Texas - Its History and Its People (compiled by Jean Shroyer & Hazel Hood, published by the Williamson County Genealogical Society, Inc., Copyright 1985).


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Rev. John L. Minnick

11/28/2012

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Reverend John L. Minnick was born 6 October 1804 in Virginia and died in Cedar Park, Texas on 19 February 1895. He was buried on his farm in the Minnick Family Cemetery located on the edge of Cedar Park, Texas. He was married twice.

The first wife was Lavena or Levena (last name unknown), who was born circa 1815 in Illinois and died in Arkansas after the 1850 census. Known children to this union were Louisa "Lou" and James H. James H. supposedly died during the Civil War in Arkansas.

After the death of his wife and son, John L. brought his daughter Lou to Texas. There she married Moses S. Richey and lived in Williamson County.

Reverend John L. Minnick married the second time to a widow with five children, Mrs. Louisa Elizabeth (Lewis) Turner, daughter of David Lewis, on 11 September 1870 in Bagdad, Texas. Shortly after their marriage, they purchased a farm of almost a hundred acres on the edge of now known Cedar Park, Texas. From this second marriage were born three children.

1. Eunavista "Euna" Minnick (1872-1973)
2. Moses Richey "Roy" Minnick (1874-1919)
3. Jasper Minnick (1875-1876)

Reverend John L. Minnick, according to Alice L. Minnick, became a Baptist minister before coming to Texas. He became a minister of the New Hope Baptist Church in Cedar Park, Texas. He joined New Hope Baptist Church by letter in February 1871. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, member of the Woodsman, Horton Moses Lodge.

Excerpt by Helen Mozelle (Smothers) Swenson, great-granddaughter of Reverend John L. & Louisa Minnick) as published in Williamson County, Texas - Its History and Its People (compiled by Jean Shroyer & Hazel Hood, published by the Williamson County Genealogical Society, Inc., Copyright 1985).

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