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Fred Nelson
Born in Baltimore, MD on Jun. 21, 1918
Died Oct. 15, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday Oct. 27, 2005
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday Oct. 27, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Maj. Frederick L. Nelson, Jr., U.S. Army Ret., a former safety engineer with the Health Services Command, died on October 15.He was 87.
Major Nelson served with the Corps of Engineers in the Pacific during World War II. He commanded one of the first racially integrated units in the U.S. Army, and he was decorated for his innovative design of sanitary facilities for prisoner of war camps in Korea.
Fred Nelson always kept the "Jr." in his name to honor his father's memory.
F.L. "Fritz" Nelson, Sr., was a corporal in the Army during the First World War.
Cpl. Fritz Nelson was fighting in France when Fred Jr. was born, on June 21, 1918, in Baltimore, MD.
After the Armistice, Fritz Sr. returned to Baltimore and started an electrical contracting business, where the future Major Nelson learned his trade.
As a youth, Fred Jr. attended vaudeville matinees and the first talking movies in Baltimore, often accompanied by his sister, Helene.
He joined the Maryland National Guard in the late 1930's. After the outbreak of hostilities in 1941, he joined the U.S. Army as an enlisted man.
He completed high school and college while in the military, and rose through the ranks to be commissioned as an officer during World War II.
After the war, Fred married
Margaret Davis.
Their son Thyrl Frederick Nelson was born in 1949.
The Korean War broke out soon after, and the marriage was a casualty.
In peacetime, Major Nelson had several postings in Europe, where he met his wife Ruth E. Sell, a civilian service club coordinator.
The Nelsons returned to the States in the late 1950's. After retirement from the Army in 1961, they settled in Delaware, and Fred joined Bechtel Corporation.
However, he soon returned to Uncle Sam's employ as a safety engineer for the U.S. Army Health Services Command.
The Nelsons transferred to San Antonio in the late 1970's. Fred retired from civil service in the mid 1980's.
He became a volunteer docent at the Institute of Texan Cultures. In that capacity he visited schools throughout San Antonio to demonstrate traditional customs and crafts to school children.
Fred himself took up spinning, encouraged by his wife Ruth, who was an accomplished master weaver.
The Nelsons traveled extensively and kept in touch with a worldwide circle of friends.
After Ruth's death in 1993, Fred joined St. John Neumann parish and was enrolled in the Knights of Columbus.
He moved to Incarnate Word Retirement Community in the summer of 2004, where he was active on several committees and in the Bible Study.
Besides his son Thyrl, of Essex, MD, and his sister Helene Nelson Sawicki, of Baltimore, Fred is survived by a grandson, Gregory Nelson, his wife Melissa Poletynski Nelson, a granddaughter, Christie Nelson Eikenberg, her husband Timothy Eikenberg, and a great-grandson, Joey Carter, all of Baltimore. He is lovingly remembered by his niece and goddaughter, Marianne Sawicki, her husband Bob Miller, nephews Bill and Tom Sawicki, niece Trisha Sawicki, and great nephews Luke, Gus, and Sam Gobeli.
Ella Raboy
Born in Stryj, Poland on Nov. 19, 1918
Died Oct. 19, 2005 and resided in Plano, TX.
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Rodfei Sholom
Ella Raboy, passed away October 19, 2005. She was born on November 19, 1918 in Stryj, Poland.
Survivors include two sons, Isaac and wife, Linda; Mike and wife, Rachelle; four grandchildren, David C. and Jennifer; David Adam and Jason.
E. Lee Garison
Born in Denton City, TX on Oct. 16, 1917
Died Oct. 20, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Oct. 23, 2005
MASS: Monday Oct. 24, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: San Fernando cemetery #2
E. Lee Garison, son of Ollie and Melvin Garison was born in Denton County on October 16, 1917 and died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the age of 88.
Lee was an avid fisherman and huntsman who spent many enjoyable days at his cabin where he touched the lives of over 150 fishermen, not counting family.
He graduated second in his class at Denton High School, attended Denton State Teachers College and the University of Texas where he majored in Business Administration.
He met his college sweetheart at Texas University and they were married
on November 4, 1942.
He served as a 1st Lt. in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a Navigational Instructor and was in training for radar when the war ended.
He retired from Ceco Corp at the age of 70 where he served as District Manager for San Antonio, Austin and South Texas.
Served as President of Construction Specification Institute and was on the board of Associated General Contractors, and Builders Exchange.
He was a member of the Lions Club and was a Eucharistic Minister of St. Anthony of Padua.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Capt. Foy Ray Garison, a Marine Pilot; little angel daughter, Clare Lee Garison; and son-in-law, Melvin Johnson. Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Clare Lawler Garison; his children, Mary Gail Johnson of San Antonio, Patty Thompson and husband, Bill of New Braunfels, Richard Lee Garison and wife, Martha of San Antonio, Timothy Patrick Garison and wife, Penny of Houston, Harry Thomas Garison and wife, Christine of Pleasanton; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; dear family friends, Toby Perkins and wife, Nancy of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Our thanks to the very caring and devoted doctors, caregiver Maria Briseno and the very compassionate members of Vitas Hospice.
George Munson Harris
Born in Albany, New York on Oct. 14, 1924
Died Oct. 18, 2005 and resided in Alamo Hts., TX.
Service: Friday Oct. 21, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
George Munson Harris died in the loving embrace of his wife Suzanne and surrounded by his children and grandchildren on October 18, 2005.
He was born October 14, 1924, in Albany, New York, attended Albany Academy and Lawrenceville School, and received his BA from Princeton University in 1946. He was a Lieutenant JG in the US Navy, served in WWII on the USS Thompson, and was awarded a Purple Heart.
George joined Wood Struthers in New York following graduation, then moved to San Antonio in the early 1950s and founded the brokerage firm, Harris & Company, with his friend George Knapp. He moved to Dittmar & Company in 1965, where he served on the Board of Directors. Dittmar merged with Loeb Rhoades in 1973, and there followed a succession of mergers until his retirement from Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1989.
George was a learned collector of Western and American art and became partners with Don and Bettina Blair in a fine art gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he and Suzanne maintained a second home.
He was an accomplished tennis player, having been ranked nationally in college, and was a member of the United States Senior Golf Association. He and Suzanne toured the world with close friends, playing the finest golf courses in countries throughout Europe.
George is survived by Suzanne, his wife of 44 years; by five children, Melanie Vavrek and her husband, Jerry, of Midland, Texas, Stephanie Harris Wilson and her husband Scott of San Antonio, Texas, George Harris, Jr. and his wife, Pat, of Midland, Texas, Susan Clements Negley of San Antonio, Texas, and Jamie Clements and his wife, Diana, of Austin, Texas; and by 12 grandchildren, William Negley, Ashley Clements, Adam Vavrek, Zachary Vavrek, Kimberley Gates, Jamie Negley, Madison Clements, Suzanne Negley, Austen Clements, Georgia Gates, Noe Clements and Carolina Clements.
Pallbearers: Dr. James W. Nixon, The Honorable William P. Clements, Jr., Jack Locke, James L. Hayne, Fred Lepick and Eugene L. Ames, Jr.
John E. Stiba
Born in Taylor, Texas on Jul. 12, 1921
Died Oct. 16, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Wednesday Oct. 19, 2005
Service: Thursday Oct. 20, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
John E. Stiba of San Antonio, TX, age 84 passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005.
He proudly served his country in World War II in the US Navy. He was employed with USAA for over 20 years, serving as their Vice President in the Claims Department.
John was a committed family man and instilled in his daughters and grandchildren the importance of education. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Charlotte R. Stiba.
John is survived by his daughters, Vicky S. Porterfield and her husband John of Austin, TX and Jeanie Postell and her husband Mark of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Aimee Martin and husband Scott from Houston, Elisa Garrett and husband Nick from Ft. Worth, Kristin Postell, student at UTSA, Kyle Postell, student at UT-Austin, and Claire Postell, high school student in San Antonio. He is also survived by one brother, Ernest Stiba; and three sisters, Ruth Geist, Lydia Kasper, and Inez Schrader; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Papaw paid for the college education of himself, his two daughters, and five grandchildren.
Many sincere thanks to Mr. Stiba's special caretakers, Minerva and Sylvia, who helped, prayed, nursed and cared for him until the very end of his life.
Donations may be given to your favorite church or charity.
Friends and family are invited for a meal served at Community Bible Church following the interment.
William Aubrey Robertson
Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, T. H. on Jun. 22, 1947
Died Oct. 14, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Monday Oct. 17, 2005
Funeral Service: Monday Oct. 17, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery
William Aubrey Robertson, 58, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005, in San Antonio.
A graduate of Jefferson High School, Class of ‘67, he gave 20 years of dedicated service to Cavender Oldsmobile as a mechanic. He was very active in his neighborhood in the subdivision of El Dorado, and loved gardening, landscaping, furniture refinishing, and home remodeling. He loved to build, and was a gifted carpenter. He was much admired and loved for his honesty, trustworthiness, and sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Aubrey Robertson, and his dachshund Chester who was his long-time companion. He is survived by his wife of 34 devoted years, Kathy A. Robertson; 2 daughters, Ronda Machen and her husband Rod, and Wendy Schroeder and her husband Ryan; 1 brother; 1 sister; his father- and mother-in-law, Leslie W. and Helen B. Tschoepe; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family, friends and neighbors.
Edward A. Riley
Born in Syracuse, NY on Sep. 29, 1926
Died Oct. 14, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Oct. 16, 2005
Service: Monday Oct. 17, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Edward A. Riley, 79, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005, in San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June Mae Riley. He is survived by a daughter, Ellen Reisinger and her husband, Steven Andres; a son, Timothy Peter Riley; and 4 grandchildren, Katherine Jean Reisinger, Alan Edward Reisinger, William Joseph Reisinger, and Lisa Riley.
Roy W. Lewis, Sr.
Born in Dallas, TX on Jan. 11, 1923
Died Oct. 3, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday Nov. 6, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie C. Lewis.
He is survived by his son, Roy W. Lewis and wife, Marie; daughters, Pam C. Strain and husband, David, and Ann Michelle Lewis; and five grandchildren.
