Plaques
Jack Lenhart
In Memory Of
Jack Lenhart
Charter Member
Of B.N.A.
1987
John “Jack” Lenhart was a founding charter member of the Brentwood Neighborhood Association. BNA was grateful to Jack’s contribution to our community and honored him with a memorial tree and plaque.
Hardy R. Aldridge
Hardy R. Aldridge
B.N.A. Steering Committee
Member
January 1997
Hardy and Hazel Aldridge moved to Brentwood in their retirement years from Kingsville, Texas to be closer to family in the Austin area. A WWII veteran and member of the Presbyterian church, Hardy also contributed his time and wisdom to our neighborhood as a member of the Brentwood Neighborhood Association steering committee. A rare form of cancer interrupted his service to our community in January 1997. BNA was grateful to Hardy’s contribution to our community and honored him with a memorial tree and plaque.
Benches
Renald Ferrovecchio
In Memory of our Loving Son
Renald Ferrovecchio
Oct. 5th 1968 - Jan. 9, 2012
Renald Ferrovecchio, 43, died in a gas explosion in his Payne Avenue home on January 9, 2012. In his memory, neighbors raised funds for a purple martin house near the eastern edge of the park. Friends of Brentwood Park coordinated the installation, and the house was dedicated April 1, 2012. A memorial bench, installed near the purple martin house, was dedicated on Renald’s birthday, October 5, 2013. Members of his family, who live out of town, and many neighbors attended both events.
David L. Sikes
In Memory of David L. Sikes
Founding Member of B.N.A.
Given by the Sikes Family 2014
David L. Sikes, a Brentwood neighbor for 45 years, was a founding member and president of the Brentwood Neighborhood Association and worked to build the basketball court and sidewalk at Brentwood Park, among other contributions to the neighborhood and beyond. David, 80, passed away October 1, 2013. His family donated funds for a memorial bench, which was installed September 2014 in the northeast corner of Brentwood Park.
Sidney & Billie Jean Shelton
In Memory Of
Billie Jean and Paschal
No Farewell Words Were Spoken, No Time to Say Goodbye
You Were Gone Before We Knew It, And Only God Knows Why
Sydney Pachal and Billie Jean Shelton
Brentwood Neighborhood Residents
1957 - 2014
Longtime Brentwood neighbors Sidney Paschal Shelton, 85, and his wife, Billie Jean Wier Shelton, 83, died tragically in their home on December 15, 2014. Six days later, family members, friends, and neighbors attended a ceremony honoring the Sheltons at the Brentwood Park pavilion and dedicated the annual lighting of the Arroyo Seco luminarias to their memory. Neighbors raised funds for a memorial bench honoring the Sheltons, which was installed in 2015 between the playscape and baseball diamond in Brentwood Park. In spring of 2016, a planting bed was created, and limestone blocks from the Shelton home were included.
Wendell and Elaine Freeman
In dedication to
Wendell & Elaine Freeman
The Donut Man & Donut Lady
“Brentwood residents Lori Freeman and Erin Shy were gifted this bench by friends in May 2021 to memorialize parents Wendell and Elaine Freeman. The Freemans owned and operated Daylight Donut Shop in Wellington, Kansas for 40 years. They loved being a part of big and small moments in the lives of their customers who celebrated over coffee and donuts. While visiting Erin and Lori, Wendell and Elaine remarked on how active and lively the neighborhood can be. They both deeply believed in the value of building local businesses and investing in your neighbors and community.” ~Lori Freeman
Trees
On November 6th, 2010 Friends of Brentwood Park held a historic planting of 115 trees in the eastern half of Brentwood Park. Neighbors also contributed funds for 15 trees to be dedicated to loved ones.
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In honor of Ruby Josephine Airhart, by Emily Wilson and Nancy Yelle. To them, Ruby represents the importance of caring for the park for the future of the community.
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In honor of Lynnette Alley, by Susan Burneson, Michele Holt, Karen Lorenzini, and Hedrich Michaelsen. Lynnette has been an inspiration to them in the depth of knowledge she brings to the local gardening community.
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In memory of Eugene Bushacker and in honor of Evangeline Bushacker, by Lynnette Alley. The Bushackers were original residents of Crestview and remembered this neighborhood when there were no trees.
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In memory of Vernon Bruce, by his niece, Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle.
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In memory of Milton “Pee Pop” Gebhard, by the Freng family and the Samuelson family. “Pee Pop” became Mr. Gebhard’s nickname when the Frengs’ son couldn’t pronounce his name. He was a great friend to both families. The Frengs also donated a tree in honor of the park.
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Item deIn memory of Liz Yargo Grafe, by Monte Smith. Liz was deeply faithful and a loving friend.
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In honor of Finnigan Holt, by his parents, Michele and Jack Holt. Finn is looking forward to harvesting nuts from the pecan tree they planted together.
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In memory of L. L. Lankford, by his wife, Margaret Lankford. The Lankfords were longtime residents of the neighborhood.
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In memory of Madeleine May and in honor of Alaina May, her younger sister, by their parents, Richard and Kelli May.
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In memory of Chris Noffsinger, by friends and neighbors Michelle Andrews and Clark Cornwell, Diane and Howard Bennett, Susan and Rob Burneson, Diane and Fernando Gorchs, Cheryl Goveia and Greg Cumpton, Billie Herron, Debora Morris, and Gregg Tatum. Chris grew up in the neighborhood. He was gregarious and loved by all.
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In memory of Charles Peyton, by Darlene Hernandez. Charles was her good friend.
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In memory of Grace Teixeira Ramsey, by her parents, Carol and Sean Ramsey.
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In honor of Jose David Shepperd, by his parents, Ann and Juan Shepperd.
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In memory of Dave Shulder, by fellow FOBP leader Kat Correa. Dave was a dedicated member of the Friends of Brentwood Park leadership team, and always tended the volleyball court for IMPD. Dave was an avid and generous gardener. A Texas Ash tree was planted in Dave’s memory in a Waterboxx along Yates behind the ball field (2019).
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In memory of John Sundberg, by Ann Rayborn. John was her good friend and neighbor.