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)

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.

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)

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).

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.

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).

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).