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Harry Walter Stephenson, Jr.
Born in Fortress, Monroe, VA on Jul. 4, 1914
Died May. 14, 2003 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Wednesday May. 21, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL cemetery
Harry Walter Stephenson, Jr., Lt. Colonel, United States Army (Retired) passed away in San Antonio, Texas on May 14, 2003 at the age of 88.
He was born at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, on July 4, 1914.
A Honor Military Graduate from University of California at Los Angeles in 1938 he entered active military service and received a regular commission in 1939.
In 1958 he voluntarily retired after twenty years service. During these years he served as an observor with United Nations Special Committee on the Balkans in Greece, received a MBA from The University of Texas, Ausitn in 1953; conducted a specialized manpower control training course for Headquarters, Turkish Defense Forces in Ankara, Turkey-wrote the text translated into Turkish.
Upon retiring in 1958 he returned to The University of Texas, Austin to earn his Ph.D. degree.
In 1959 to 1979 he taught Personnel Management and Industrial Management, at U.T. Austin, San Jose State College, CA and spent last fourteen years at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, retiring in 1979.
He then pursued hobbies of reading about World War II, gardening, photography, grocery shopping, and being a “fire buff” interested in staffing and the equipment of companies all over USA.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Lorraine Stephenson; daughter, Mary S. Park, and her husband, David M. Parker of Anniston, AL; twin grandsons, David Michael Parker, Birmingham, AL. and Richard Lee Parker of New York, NY.
Diane L. Hosket-Rothstein
Born in Coshocton, Ohio on Dec. 30, 1954
Died May. 16, 2003 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Wednesday May. 21, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Diane L. Hosket-Rothstein, age 48, born December 30, 1954, went to be with her Lord, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 16, 2003.
She graduated from Riverview High School, Warsaw, Ohio, in 1973, and Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio in 1977 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
Diane was very involved in orienteering during college. A few of her achievements are, she was the US Women’s Orienteering Champion in 1977. She was an orienteering instructor for Ohio University and Secretary for the S.E. Ohio Orienteering Club in ’74 and ’75, assistant coach for Orienteering and racing ’76.
Other hobbies were cooking, sewing, gardening, antiques and her collection of pets, cats, dogs, bunnies and hamsters.
She held a variety of positions within the US Postal Service.
Her passion from the time she had her first child till her death was the welfare of her three sons.
She was preceded in death by her father, Heinrick E. Gehrke. Diane is survived by her husband, Barry Rothstein; sons, Jonathan “Jon” Scott Hosket, William “Ross” Hosket and Charles “David” Hosket; sister, Cheryl Blatt; mother, Shirley Gehrke.
John (Grizzly) Goode
Born on Sep. 9, 1949
Died May. 14, 2003 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Monday May. 19, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
John (Grizzly) Goode, whose adventures will remain legendary for all who knew him, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the age of 53. There was only one Johnny Goode, and we may rest assured there will never be another like him. His wild and wide-ranging journey encompassed such passions as restaurant and nightclub pioneer, talented artist and writer and state judo champion. As his nickname implied, he was a bear of a man who loved huge dogs, beautiful women and little kittens with an all-encompassing fervor. Born September 9, 1949, in San Antonio to John William Goode Jr. and Janet Irwin Goode, Johnny lived his entire life as an adventure. He backpacked throughout Europe, studied art in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he became fluent in the Spanish Language, graduated from Alamo Heights High School and earned his degree in fine arts at the University of Texas where he was a Legendary member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. His innovations in the bar and grill business included The Bucket in Austin and The Quarter House, The Village Inn, Playa Santa Maria, and Juan Gringo’s in San Antonio. A skilled artists and graphic designer, he carried his knack for special visual effects and design into his bar and restaurant ventures. In addition to his clubs, he employed this talent in his restaurant consulting business “The Restaurant Doc”. Johnny was a state heavy weight judo champion who defeated Randall (Tex) Cobb in martial arts competition. Cobb later lost a title-boxing match to former world heavy weight champion Larry Holmes. Johnny Goode III was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother George Irwin Goode. He is survived by his loving companion Shirl Young; David and Elenore Goode Brune of Dallas; four legged children, Toro, Boris, Oso and Annie, a horde of housecats, and countless friends from Canada to Mexico. An endless stream of amazing and incredible tales of “the gentle giant” will be likely be shared at the memorial service.
Artie Ann Fielder
Born in San Antonio, Texas on Jun. 17, 1952
Died May. 11, 2003 and resided in Helotes, TX.
Memorial Service: Thursday May. 15, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Artie Ann Fielder, age 50, of San Antonio, died on Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Her early years as a student were in Alamo Heights Independent School District where both of her parents taught throughout their lives.
She was accomplished, like all her family, as a musician playing both clarinet and piano.
She finished formal education at the Univ. of Texas attending on a music scholarship. She played in the Longhorn Band and the Univ. Symphonic Orchestra and received many honors. Among those were The Goodfellow Award for outstanding service to the community and the university, Homecoming Queen, Bluebonnet Belle, and was a nominee for the Ten Most Beautiful Women.
After finishing formal education, she embarked on her dream of an acting career and moved to Los Angeles. To help finance this endeavor, she took a job with California Casuality Insurance as an auditor trainee, rising to the top ranks of that company. To further the acting career, she chose to become an independent auditor where her working hours were flexible.
She landed parts on all the daily soap operas and eventually a recurring role on General Hospital for four years. In addition she had principal roles in informational films, television commercials, a TV movie called "Just Kids", and the TV hit "Three's Company". She also taught acting classes at a Hollywood Studio for three years.
After much soul searching, she decided to return to San Antonio where her family still lived. She then founded Southwest Audits, Inc., an insurance auditing business which two years later was making a profit and was debt free. The company eventually extended into 28 states.
Her independent spirit, lifelong principles of hard work and determination had brought many rewards, and she became less involved in her company's active management.
Her magnetic personality along with her sweet and loving ways, earned her many friends from all walks of life.
She devoted herself to the loving care of animals, owning a sizeable menagerie throughout her life as well as feeding the wildlife on her ranchette near Helotes, Texas.
She is survived by her brother, Thomas T. Fielder; aunt, Shirley Calcote Suggs; cousin, Andrea Morrison; nephews, Jake and Travis Fielder; niece, Allison Fielder; and fiancé, Jim McKee.
The family wishes to extend their special thanks to the nursing staff in the MICU at SW Methodist Hospital for their highly skilled and loving dedication in Artie's behalf and to her principle physician Dr. David Schenk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Doris Tello
Born in Estherville, Iowa on Mar. 10, 1950
Died May. 13, 2003 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Thursday May. 15, 2003
Service: Friday May. 16, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Doris Tello, age 53, passed away on May 13, 2003 in San Antonio, TX.
She was born in Estherville, Iowa on March 10, 1950.
Doris was involved in family readiness groups, foster parenting, after-school programs, teacher/parent organizations and volunteered for many other organizations in and around her community.
Doris is survived by her husband, Lt Col Sam Tello of Universal City, TX; children, Tori Tello, Joey Tello, Travis Andrew Karns, Jeremy John Karns and wife, Yvonne Sierra; foster daughter, Mercedes Caballero; grandson, Christian Drake Karns; siblings, Vickie Snyder of Estherville, IA, David Harr, Daniel Harr and wife, Karen, all of Emmitsburg, IA, Merna Story and husband, Michael of Sacramento, CA, Gloria Brix and Janice Bettin of Estherville, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Lt Col Sam Tello, Travis Andrew Karns, Jeremy John Karns, David Martinez, Jerry Michael Neil and Elliot Gomez.
Dolores Sylvia Guerrero
Born in San Antonio, TX on Nov. 19, 1945
Died May. 14, 2003 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday May. 18, 2003
Service: Monday May. 19, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: San Fernando Archdiocesan cemetery #2
Dolores Sylvia Guerrero passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in San Antonio on November 19, 1945, and was preceded in death by her parents Humberto and Dolores Flores and an infant daughter, Regina Elise Guerrero. She is survived by her sister Blanche F. Mora; sister, Teresa Ward and husband Virgil R. Ward; sister, Margarita F. Flores and husband Robert P. Flores; brother, Humberto L. Flores and wife Jeanne Flores. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dolores or “Cookie” as she was known to her family and friends was a graduate of the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City where she earned a B.A. in English. She taught one year at Harlandale High School before returning to Mexico City. In 1976 she suffered a tragic accident and became a paraplegic. She was confined to a wheelchair for 27 years.
Hunter Blackwell, III
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 13, 1931
Died May. 11, 2003 and resided in Hollywood Park, TX.
Visitation: Thursday May. 15, 2003
Service: Thursday May. 15, 2003
Graveside Service: Tuesday May. 20, 2003
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Greenhill cemetery
Hunter Blackwell, III, age 72, of San Antonio, TX, died on Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Hunter (Blackie) was born in Alabama and grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.
He was a naval officer and aviator (carrier based fighter pilot).
He graduated from North Carolina State University, then worked at Cessna Aircraft Company as Engineering and Production Test Pilot. He moved to Edo Corporation as Chief of Flight Test; then moved to Helio Aircraft Corporation as Chief Test Pilot. He worked at Fairchild Aircraft Corporation as Project Test Pilot; then Dee Howard Company as Chief of Flight Test.
He moved to SAAB-Fairchild as Fairchild Chief Test Pilot, then to Fairchild San Antonio as Manager of Flight Test and Aerodynamics, and later as Director of Airworthiness.
He worked as a Flight Test Consultant providing technical assistance for developmental and certification flight-test. He also worked for Sino-Swearingen Aircraft as Engineering Test Pilot. He was a designated engineering representative for the Federal Aviation Administration until March 13, 2001.
He was a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity.
He loved his family, wildlife, and flying.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Blackwell; daughters, Valerie Blackwell Luce and husband Dennis, and Amanda Blackwell Simmons and husband Eddy; grandchildren, Nathan Hunter Blackwell Simmons, Josiah Simmons, Seth Simmons, Micah Simmons and Miles Luce. He is also survived by several nieces and their families.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Aviation Museum Foundation, 1750 Radford Blvd, Ste B, P.O. Box 33104, NAS Pensacola, FL 32508, or International Mission Board, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230, or Wildlife Rescue and Rehab, P.O. Box 1157, Boerne, TX 78006.
