Sara Bourland Leverich

SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Chris Downer, pastor of Bible Baptist Church of Slaton, officiating.BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Leverich was born August 9, 1924 in Wichita Falls, to Jimmie and Roy Bourland. She attended Stephens Women's College and Texas Tech University. Sara met James E. Leverich in Stamford where he was a flight instructor with the U. S. Army Air Force Flight Training Command. They married on April 21, 1943. She lived in Pampa while Jim served during World War II. After the war, Jim joined Sara's father at Bourland and Leverich. She later became a vital part in the growth of their family business. She gave birth to a daughter, Jane Anne Leverich in 1947, followed by a son, James Robert Leverich in 1950. Rick Bourland Leverich was then born in 1957. Sara was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and a founding member of Pampa's Junior Service League. She was an avid bridge player and learned to love the outdoors with Jim and Rick. Her biggest achievement was that of a devoted wife and mother. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Bob Leverich. SURVIVORS: husband: Jim Leverich of the home; daughter: Jane Leverich Osborne of Dallas; son: Rick Leverich of Pampa; granddaughter: Erin Osborne of Dallas; grandson: Ryan Osborne of Dallas, 3 great-grandchildren; Sarah Kate Farmer, James Farmer and Reese Osborne, all of Dallas.Her family and friends give thanks and rejoice in her love and long life. For the last five years, Sara was tenderly cared for by Della Mae McCampbell, Brenda Calixto, Carolina Sanchez, Victoria Estrada, Anna Estrada, Maria Palencia, Yvonne Soto and Crystal Sanchez. Each of these ladies has a special place in the Leverich family's heart. The family also wishes to give special thanks and recognition to Bob Lindsey with Odyssey Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent in Sara's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 415 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, Texas 79101, or Odyssey Hospice, 6900 I-40 West, Suite 150, Amarillo, Texas 79106.