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Orville Carr Obituary
Orville Van Dorn Carr, born January 5, 1919, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the age of 94. A celebration of Orville's life will be held Thursday, the 7TH of February 2013 at 6:00 in the evening, at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78215. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78227, the McNay Art Museum, 6000 North New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78209 or to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Orville Carr
Lillian Botts Zapata
October 28, 2023
Orville was a great person with a heart of Gold, I began styling his hair in 1979 and I will miss him dearly. I´m sad because I didn´t get to say Goodbye, you were not in the best of health the last time I saw you, you never told me anything, I was devastated when you missed your hair appointment with me and then I found out that same day that the Lord reached his hand out to you and took you to his beautiful Garden in Heaven, An Angel with beautiful white wings, You certainly earned them, Thank you for everything you did for me, You will be in my heart forever, I cried many tears for you hoping that you could have lived forever, I miss you. Your friend Lillian, until we meet again
Helen Anne Wilson
January 25, 2013
Orville was an inspiration and an icon to the San Antonio design community. It was my priviledge to serve his firm with CAD drafting services for several residential projects and the renovation of their offices at 8015 Broadway. He was always generous and kind to me. His work represented the epitome of quality, with a bit of a gilt edge. Bless you, dear Orville.
Sheila Korte
January 20, 2013
To Orville, a true gentleman and gentle man! The community has lost Orville, and heaven has gained an Angel.
Bill Lasseter
January 18, 2013
The Design Community has lost one of its greatest icons indeed, I had the great pleasure of working for Mr Carr and Charles and was a great learning experiance with regards to fine interior design. He was a profound human being,gentlemen and scholar of interior design. You will me missed greatly sur.. My sincere condolences go out to the Orville Carr Family at OCO
Emily Keysor
January 17, 2013
The world is less one great man.... You were an inspiration to all you knew..... You and Charles taught me so much about classical design and respecting the past.... You were kind and gentle and lived a long and beautiful life... You will be missed more than you know... you will forever be immortalized in your field and those hearts of those you touched. One could only dream and hope to aspire to the life you led. I will miss you immensely. My Mother and I are beyond appreciative of everything you have done for us...
Paul R. Rossbach
January 17, 2013
Unlike many, many others who knew Orville professionally, I knew him first and foremost as a friend. He and his, and I and mine, simply enjoyed being together - aware of one another's respective professional statures and achievements, but they served as the backdrop, not the focus, of our times spent together. As a host or as a guest, Orville was always the genteel gentleman, elegant even when being risque, caring, interested and inquisitive. And, above all else, sincere. I will forever miss his unique brand of friendship that was so indicative of all his qualities as a very special, and a most appreciated, human being.
Robin Black
January 17, 2013
Orville was a perfect gentleman, impeccable in dress and demeanor. What a classic designer, creating timeless inteiors, a mentor to all designers not only those of us in ASID, but to students of interior design as well. As we go about creating beauty and order in our profession of interior design we will remember the sterling example of good design that was Orville's hallmark. He will be missed greatly by the design community.
MARTHA FUHRMANN
January 17, 2013
What a lovely man and a true gentleman.
San Antonio will miss him. He was a classic and irreplaceable.
Cheryl Hancock Cook
January 16, 2013
I spent many hours in Orville Carr's store on N. Main Avenue in the mid to late 60's as my mother worked for him. I still own 2 lamps that he designed for me, one for my 16th birthday and the other for my wedding. I will always cherish them and the many great memories of wandering thru the store daydreaming of someday having a home filled with his designs. RIP dear sir.
Leslie Vigini
January 16, 2013
Nicola joins me in sending condolences for a major loss in the design community.
Adele Sweeney
January 16, 2013
I was lucky to grow up in a house decorated by Orville Carr. It reflected my parents' traditional taste and Orville's style and flair. It was elegant but comfortable, and perfectly imperfect. And most of all, memorable. And so was he. A gentleman and a friend, may he rest in peace.
kw
January 16, 2013
Orville Carr was one of the most amazing, talented, and elegent human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. In fact, Orville knew four generations of my family and was always gracious, kind, and a true gentleman from beginning to end. His talent and expertise was known far and wide. He was especially close to my mother, who loved him dearly, as did I.
January 15, 2013
A favorite photo
Darlene Betteton
January 15, 2013
Dear Orville Carr,
It is because of your encouragement that I continued to strive more and more in sharping the skills I have. You have done so much for me that you will never know you have done. You have done so much for so many people and you will be missed. There is no one like you.
Your gracious style...your sweet spirit. Your ability to listen and know just what can be put together and look outstanding. You built a legacy and you will never be forgotten.
You will be missed Orville Carr dearly
Kimberly Marks
January 15, 2013
Orville's passing is like loosing a cornerstone of the Old Guard. A true legacy in San Antonio's Interior Design community and the clients he served. God's Eternal Peace.
Richard Batz, ASID
January 15, 2013
A special friend and a pillar of the San Antonio Design Community. Orville was truly an institution and an inspiration for all designers in any field. He will be greatly missed
Oscar Lupiba
January 15, 2013
Mr. Carr has touched many lives and homes. His legacy will be of style, grace, and excellent design.
You will continue to be an inspiration to us all!
We will miss you dearly!
Oscar Lupiba with Kravet & Brunschwig&Fils.
Michael Mortensen
January 15, 2013
Orville was an icon in the design community and will be truly missed.
debbie baxter
January 15, 2013
What a truly amazing gentleman! I had the pleasure of being his dinner partner at a SAMA event last winter and never in a million years thought him to be a day over 80!!
He leaves a fine legacy to our city with all the joy & style he brought to so many!
Kelley Barnett, ASID
January 15, 2013
Orville Carr, FASID, was bestowed the highest honor given its members, by The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). He was a gracious, talented, hard working man, and admired by so many. Rest in Peace.
Sylvia N. Martinez, D.D.S.
January 14, 2013
Orville Carr was a true gentleman. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for the past 29 years and he will be greatly missed.
January 14, 2013
I never knew you, but passed by you almost daily. Rest in Peace Mr. Carr.
DP
Jennifer Mangold Bohannon
January 14, 2013
The design community has lost a true gem. What a great man Mr Carr was; he will be truly missed by all those he knew.
Ron Walsh
January 14, 2013
Orville Carr as a much appreciated leader in the design community will be missed by many. His loyal support of interior design over the yers made Orville a much looked to member of AID and then ASID. He brought with him his many talents and great friendship to the city. I salute him on his great career and as many others fondly remember Orville always, as the great fellow that he was. Ron Walsh
Roy and Margaret Gonzalez
January 14, 2013
We will always remeber your friendship, may God be with you
January 14, 2013
A true Gentleman, a talent beyond talents. A legend to all of us. Victor Flores
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