Lydia Gaskamkp

Lydia Buck Gaskamp, 95, of Brenham, widow of Delmus Gaskamp, died February 22, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center. Born in Salem to Henry and Augusta Lehmann Buck, on November 11, 1913, she was baptized January 1, 1914, also in Salem, and confirmed on September 2, 1928 in Berlin. Lydia attended school in Hohenwalde and worked in the Witte Rest Home, as well as Brenham Rest Home. On October 2, 1935, she married Delmus Gaskamp, who preceded her in death December 17, 1964. Survivors include her children: Laverna Ganske and husband Henry, Dorothy Grimm and husband Arthur, Lydia Green and husband Milton, Linda Lehde and husband Gary, and Delfred Gaskamp and special friend Adeline Zingelmann; grandchildren: Charles and Linda Gaskamp, Dwayne Muske, Desteny Gaskamp, Tracy and Melania Lehde, Kristie and Bryan McKee, Lance and Holly Lehde, Bradley Grimm, Gina and Charles Childers, Scott and Cassie Green; great-grandchildren: Kaleb Muske, Lace Muske, Ciera Muske, Westen Muske, Dylan McKee, Shelby McKee, Kyle Lehde, Carson Lehde, Tyler Carter and Tori Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmus Gaskamp, her parents, Henry and Augusta Buck, as well as six sisters and two brothers. Funeral services for Lydia Buck Gaskamp will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with Pastor David Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Serving as pallbearers are Jeffery Grimm, William Gaskamp, Scott Green, Lance Lehde, Tracy Lehde, Bryan McKee, Dwayne Muske, and Kaleb Muske. All of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers, as well as her special friend and roommate, Anita Rathke. A mother''s love is like a rose; it grows and grows and grows. Lydia loved her flowers. She liked working in the flower beds and also her garden. Her most precious plants were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her love for her family was the most precious thing in her life. Her cooking drew all the family together for holidays and made sure they all had their favorite things, as well as a special place in her heart. "I had a wonderful dance, I love all my kids, and I hope they keep on dancing." Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville, Hospice Brazos Valley, or to a charity of your choice.