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Susan Aelvoet Obituary

AELVOET
Susan Bippert Aelvoet, age 53, of La Coste, passed away Sept. 17, 2011 in San Antonio. Susan was born March 13, 1958 in Castroville at the Castroville Hospital to the late Reinhart Willliam and Lorine Caroline Braun Bippert. She was a 1976 graduate of the Medina Valley High School and a 1979 graduate of Texas Lutheran College. She worked many years at Castroville State Bank, and also in civil service as an aircraft parts item manager at Kelly A.F.B. She was a church organist at Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed knitting, bird watching, photography, and loved to read. On Sept. 10, 1983 she married James Aelvoet at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville. Survivors include her loving husband, James Aelvoet; children, Sarah Aelvoet, Laura Aelvoet, and Travis Aelvoet all of La Coste; mother-in-law, Mildred Aelvoet of San Antonio; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marshall and Viola Aelvoet of San Antonio, Cathy and Vince Vance of Blanchard, OK, Jan and Mike Schott of Rio Medina, and John Aelvoet of San Antonio; aunt Gussie Kneupper of Comfort; numerous nieces and nephews. The Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home will be open for Visitation on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville. Interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Castroville. Memorials may be given in Susan's memory to Medina County Food Pantry. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com


Published by San Antonio Express-News on Sep. 18, 2011.
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I new susan for a shot time but the time that i did know here she was so sweet and giving and all ways had a smile on here face and could all ways make me smile even when I was haci g a bad day

Candy segovia

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April 15, 2018

Mel and Family. Please accept our sincere condolences. We have lifted your family in prayer. May the special memories you have of Susan bring you God's comfort and his peace. Ralph & Tina Trinidad

Tina Trinidad

September 27, 2011

My deepest condolences to Jim and the kids. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Susan at Kelly AFB. She was a great person and friend. She will be missed but now there is an angel watching and protecting her family.

Julio Garcia

September 24, 2011

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Aelvoet’s. I had the pleasure of working next to her at Kelly, AFB. She was very helpful to a newbie. Her dedication to her work was impeccable and her great sense of humor made our work environment enjoyable. She will be missed, but not forgotten.
Abel Fuentes

September 23, 2011

My condolences to James and family. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Janice Canales

September 21, 2011

Our deepest condolences to Susan's Family. Our Prayers & thoughts are with you. I had the pleasure to meet & work with Susan while at Kelly AFB. She had a loving heart & brought smiles to us all.

Olga Soriano & Family

September 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Annie Jackson

September 20, 2011

My sympathy and prayers are with Susan's family.

Alice H.(Harpel)King

September 19, 2011

Our condolences to the Aelvoets, Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Mickey & Sheryl Smith (Mickeys Repair and Storage)

Mickey Smith

September 19, 2011

My condolences to the Aelvoet and extended families. I just lost my Mom to cancer a couple of weeks ago and I know it hurts.

-From James' co-worker.

Erik Vergara

September 19, 2011

My sympathy and prayers are with Susan's family. I had the pleasure of working with Susan at Kelly AFB. Rita (Fox) Duggan

September 18, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Carrie Martin

September 18, 2011

My prayers go out to you. I have fond memories of Susan as the dear friend of my daughter, Pastor Anne Kolmeier. She was a very special, loving person.

Arley Brenneman

September 18, 2011

Susan will be missed by all. Your loss is our loss. Class of '76. We will never forget..

Jeanette Lindsey

September 18, 2011

Susan will be missed greatly. Your loss is our loss. Class of '76. We shall not forget...

Jeanette Lindsey

September 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

William Tanner

September 18, 2011

Mel, I am so sorry to read of Susan's death. May you find comfort in the days to come. It is not easy as I lost Stan 2 yrs ago and the pain is with me every day. Friend and co-worker, Pat Marbut

Pat Marbut

September 18, 2011

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