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Harold Souder Obituary
Harold N. Souder, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2011. He fought a long and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Harold was born in Corinth, Kentucky, on January 8, 1932. He was the 6th of 7 children and came to San Antonio while serving in the United States Air Force in 1950 through 1955. It was then that he met the love of his life, Juanita Porter. They married in 1955 and had three devoted children. Harold worked for Howard Aero for many years before transitioning to the insurance industry. He had a 36 year career with Farmers Insurance Group, during which he received numerous awards. He was known for his personal service to his clients. Harold loved the Lord and was an active member of Laurel Heights United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Board of Trustees, the Church Mice, Believer's Sunday School Class and the Kitchen Guild. Mission work was very important to Harold. His witness took many forms including building wheel chair ramps for the disabled, working with Habitat for Humanity, serving at the SAMM shelter and heading up Angel Food ministries at his church. Harold was involved in numerous clubs throughout his life including Mended Hearts, Varsity Optimist Club, and Woodmen of the World, to name a few. In his free time he enjoyed working with his hands on anything from restoration to numerous wood working projects to landscaping. He had a native curiosity that led him to rebuilding cars, grafting trees, making wine, and building and renovating houses for his family. He was generous to a fault - he loved helping people. He was known among his friends and family as a very creative, thoughtful and loving father and friend. Harold had a great sense of humor and loved making people smile. He used humor to help those around him even when facing the tough rigors of chemotherapy and radiation. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Juanita, and his children: Benny Souder and wife, Joyce; Penny Souder and Tom Calhoun, Genny Campbell and husband, Nick; grandchildren: Paul and Luke Campbell. He is also survived by his siblings: Marguerite Colson, Betty Jane Delaney, Edith Lattimer, Elton Souder, Edward Souder and Marcy Nicholson; and a loving extended family including numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Oncology San Antonio, especially Dr. Raza, Dr. Jaffar and Marty Flagg; as well as the staff of WellMed NW, especially Dr. Shannon Lopez and Joe.
A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 8, 2011
10:30 A.M.
Laurel Heights United Methodist Church
227 W. Woodlawn
Honorary pallbearers are the Laurel Heights Church Mice: Tom Kurtz, Lester Koerlin, Bill Meyers, George Frame, Teresa Garces, John Evans, Charles Davis and May O'Neal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laurel Heights UMC Bells Fund or the charity of your choice.
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jon lowry
May 31, 2023
Harold was a great friend and helper.
We had many good times together.
He even repaired a 60+ year old tractor!!
God bless.
Papa Jon
ROSE RODRIGUEZ
June 25, 2011
JUANITA, I AM TRULY SADDENED TO HEAR OF HAROLD'S PASSING. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
YOUR NEIGHBOR, ROSE RODRIGUEZ
Rocky Huston
June 24, 2011
It's been a couple of weeks and my thoughts are still with you. I am going to find the pictures of the waterskiing and the snow skiing. Take care!
Pam Hutchinson
June 8, 2011
Aunt Juanits, Genny, Penny and Benny,
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man. He fought so hard and he will be greatly missed. Know that I love and pray for you all. Pam
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Linda Himes
June 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to Juanita;
May she remember all the best and bless and release any sorrows
Ruth Coxall
June 8, 2011
This is sad news indeed. Harold gave me a lot of help when building stage sets & also when we worked on habitat for humanity. My sincere condolences to the family!
Rebecca Solloa
June 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Souder Family. I was very appreciative to Mr Souder for giving me my first job when I was in college. May the peace of the Lord be upon him always.
June 7, 2011
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. SOUDER. HE HAD BEEN MY DAD'S INSURANCE AGENT AND FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS.
SINCERELY,
NINA CASARES CASTILLO
June 7, 2011
Dear Juanita and family, we will miss Harold and are saddened at his departure from earth but rejoice that he is in heaven at peace ready to do better works :). Harold will be greatly missed, his kindness touched many hearts, his smile brightened many lives, but his memory will live forever in the lives of so many... Our prayers are with you and the family. Jim & Thelma Franco (Dreamhill Estates)
david white
June 7, 2011
irst met him at Mended Heqarts. We oth had bypas surgery in l984. He helped me a lot. My sympathy to Juanita and his entire family David and Linda White
Sylvia Lopez
June 7, 2011
My condolences to the Souder Family. My prayers are with you. Mr Souder was my insurance agent for about 20 years, what a loss when he retired, no other agent has matched his personal touch. It is a greater loss now that he is gone.
Hayley Fassnidge
June 7, 2011
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
Author Unknown
All Harold's loved ones are in our prayers. May you find peace in the joy of his memory, through this most difficult time.
-Hayley Fassnidge & Kevin Miller
Wayne Kitchens
June 7, 2011
What a great guy! I have so many wonderful memories of Harold and your whole family for going on 40 years. Juanita (Mrs. Souder forever!), Penny, Genny, I am so saddened by your loss but so grateful to have known such a wonderful man. Almost like a dad to me in years gone by. All my love, Wayne (Kitchens)
Roxane M Darnell
June 6, 2011
Juanita and family. Harold was truely a very caring and special man. Not a selfish man always thinking of others first. He will truly be missed. With Love, Roxane Darnell & Sarah Mercado & family.
Mauric & Julie Mazel
June 6, 2011
We ill miss Harold's smile and positive attitude. There is a hole in our life that will be dfficult to fill. He has left a wonderful legacy of love, embodied by Juanita, their children and their grandchildren.
God bless you all.
Rocky Huston
June 6, 2011
Mrs. Souder, Penny, Ginny, and Benny, I am sorry for your loss. I miss him and I can't even imagine how much you do. I learned to water ski because of him. My Rottweiller he got for me was a great dog. It was him who got me involved with Habitat for Humanity. God Bless you all.
John & Ellen Evans
June 6, 2011
We have held all of you in prayer and will continue to do so. Harold was so special to us. We are so sorry to not be able to attend his memorial service as we are still in Paris with our AFS exchange students. We will send extra prayers your way at 10:30 on Wednesday. We will figure out the time difference. So glad we had time with Harold when he was in hospital.
It was with deep sadness that we learned of Harold's death. He was such a special person to me. His friendship was so special to me. He will be deeply missed.
Love to the family,
John and Ellen Evans
June 6, 2011
There are so few of those who touch our lives and leave an indelible impression on our hearts with the gift of their love and friendship. We are so blessed to have known and shared that gift with Harold and his wonderful family. We will forever miss him but he will always be in that special place in our hearts.
The family of Keith and Pat Geasler
Thad Dorsey
June 6, 2011
Juanita, Genny, Paul and Luke I am so sorry for your loss. Harold was a very special, kind, and caring man. I will miss him as will the rest of his LHUMC family.
With love and grace,
Thad
Kathleen & Ike Shapiro
June 6, 2011
Nita, Benny, Genny & Penny, What a wonderful man we all lost. Our thoughts are with you all during this time. We will all remember Harold in the fondest ways. Love, Kathleen & Ike Shapiro
Moelter
June 6, 2011
" Juanita and Family"
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss of Harold. He was a great man. And he was a good friend to may uncle Art. Fred and I loved to see you and Harold at Jims restaurant. It always made our day ,to see both of you.
Much Love
Fred &Vivian Moelter
Jon & Anna Lowry
June 6, 2011
Juanita and family:
My heart and prayers are with you-all during these days of transition. Harold was a dear frienf and fellow worker in the vineyard of Our Lord. His devotion, compassion and willingness to "get 'er done" was an example for us all.
We'll be at Annual Conference this week, and thus unable to be there for you Wednesday, But we'll find a time to get together later.
God bless you-all.
Love,
Jon & Anna
June 6, 2011
Juanita, You know my heart cries with you, Love Dit
Ruth Holguin
June 6, 2011
Harold Souder became my grandfather's, insurance agent when my grandfather visited San Antonio in 1969. My parents shortly switched insurance to Harold. Both Harold & Juanita were there to assist my mother, Dora Sanchez and I with insurance issues even after Harold sold his business. Harold & Juanita treated us as more that just clients. Harold impacted our lives with kindness leaving us with wonderful memories that we have shared with many. Mom & I send condolences to Juanita and the entire family.
June 6, 2011
Mrs. Souder,Benny, Penny and Genny,my heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. What happy memories we had on Huisache Street. Your house was filled with fun and laughter.I remember the trips to the lake. How time goes by.
Your Dad was my agent for awhile also.
Sending our love and prayers.
Sabina Huston and family
June 6, 2011
Uncle Harold and Juanita made yearly visits to Kentucky the last several years and it was always a pleasure to see them. I am grateful and proud to have such a loving and caring uncle as him. Dale Nicholson, Corinth, KY
Susan Andrews
June 6, 2011
My sympathy to the families.I know he will be missed!
Dan Ratliff
June 6, 2011
Harold and Juanita once shared their family Easter dinner with me and my children while Nancy, my wife, was out of town attending to her mother's illness. It was a wonderful day I often remember. I will miss Harold's cheerful greeting as I come into church. Our prayers are with the family.
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