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Cal Banker Obituary

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Cal's life began in Pima, Arizona on 12 July 1927 and ended when he went to be with the Lord on 23 June 2013. His early years were spent playing with his much loved cousins, several of which are still enjoying annual family reunions. The family moved to Phoenix and he spent many years hunting with his dad and studying with his school teacher mother. In his second year of college at Arizona State University he was called to serve his country during the Korean Conflict and then returned to ASU afterwards to obtain his degree. Entering the contracting field, Cal and his wife Barbara, along with Richard Williams, John Sabo, Philip Barnett, Jerry Jensen, Mary Farris and Craig Smith built a successful business for the next 35 years developing the original company into a multistate operation, winning numerous awards for improving the industry. Cal was well liked by his coworkers and customers as being fair and honest in all his business dealings. He was interested in helping his community by supporting many charities. During his fishing days on the Texas Gulf Coast and Mexico, Cal had one "Grand Slam Day" which made up for all the hours of sight seeing. Cal and his wife had one wonderful daughter Kathy. When that daughter grew up and had five children of her own, Cal was the perfect grandfather always so interested in helping them grow into the beautiful happy adults they are today, with children of their own. Cal is survived by his loving wife Barbara; daughter, Kathleen Banker Mask and husband Robert Jr.; grandchildren, Laurie Romney and husband Matt, Amy Liljenquist, Paige Smith and husband Justice, Lindsey Clark and husband Ben, Dr. J.C. Liljenquist and wife Tiana, Bob Mask III, Steven Mask and wife Miranda, Kristian Mask; great grandchildren, Nick, Chloe, Mia and Nate Romney, Josie and Lily Clark, Georgia and Millie Liljenquist, Tatum and Phoebe Smith, Emma Mask; brother, Gary Banker and wife Chauncie; sisters, Pat Williams and husband Richard, Nancy Cottle and husband Dewey, Sue Giles and husband Joe; seven nephews, six nieces; San Antonio Cousins, Ruth Payne, Bill and Jo Ann Falkenburg, Paul and Anne Krause and many loving friends. He is also survived by his award winning 1939 12 Cylinder Packard Touring Car. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ronald Drengler, Gail Hutzler, Terri Martinez, Josh Thompson, of the staff at START Center, also Dr. Robert Schnitzler and Dr. Michael Sarosdy.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Cal's Life will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow the services at the Howard Carriage House located at 212 Lemon Wood, San Antonio, Texas 78213. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Boysville INC P.O. Box 369, Converse, Texas 78109, Animal Defense League 11300 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas 78217 or Cancer Center Council 7979 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.


Published by San Antonio Express-News from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2013.
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Mrs.Banker, I am saddened to hear about the loss of your husband Mr. Banker. I so enjoyed developing your photos from your trips and also your family photos. My prayers go out to you and your family. Shirley Brown, Wolf Camera Lab Technician.

July 3, 2013

Dear Barbara, I was very sad to hear of Cal's passing. He was always a gentleman and kind soul to me. I always enjoyed our conversations and the time he took to show me his wonderful car collection. God bless you and the family

Ron Heller

July 2, 2013

Barbara, we are traveling abroad when we received the sad news of Cal's passing. May God Bless your entire family in such a time of great loss.
Mike and Mary Hogan

Mike Hogan

June 28, 2013

Barbara, I am very saddened to learn of your loss. Cal Banker was the guiding light behind our successes in the
Allied/Williams Insulation days in Dallas. He was always an inspiration to everyone. You are in my thoughts today and my prayers go with you and your family.
Linda O'Connor
Dallas, Tx

June 27, 2013

Cal was always a pleasure to talk to. I am glad that we had the privilege to take care of his buttercup. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Jones'Autowerks

Kathie Aldrich

June 26, 2013

Barbara,
I'm very saddened at the news of your loss of Cal. I truly admired and respected him for so much and was always so grateful for the opportunity you both gave me. My deepest regrets and sympathy.. My prayers and thoughts are with you..
Mike Benck

June 26, 2013

Barbara, My condolences to you and your family. He was a great person and always greeted you with a smile and a hug! May he be resting in peace! Love, Dora Salinas

June 25, 2013

Dear Barbara and Family,
Charles and I are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. You must feel comfort and solace in the happiness that he brought to the many people he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa and Charles Barrett

June 25, 2013

Barbara,
May the Lord comfort you and your family during this challenging time until you meet up with Cal again.

Anita Kegley-Deaton

Anita Kegley

June 25, 2013

Mrs.Banker
We are sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy, may god bless you and your family.
Mr.Banker was the kindest person we've had ever met.
Thinking of you and your family

Stanley and Bonnie Wong

June 25, 2013

Mrs. Banker
We are sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. May God Bless you & your family. Thinking of you.

Stanley & Bonnie Wong

June 25, 2013

Barbara,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Cal was a wonderful man who will be missed by so many. Sandee Marion

June 25, 2013

Barbara...I am so sorry for your loss and your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the weeks to come.

Linda Gaida (Rotary)

June 25, 2013

Dear Barbara: Ruth and I offer you our deepest condolences. Cal was a wonderful man and will be missed. We feel fortunate to have known his friendship, Jose.

Jose Medellin

June 25, 2013

Barbara and family, May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Cal. His smile and laugh will remain my best memory. Know you have my sincere sympathy in his passing. Love you. Guyla

Guyla Sineni

June 25, 2013

Cal fought a valiant battle with cancer for many years. With Barbara lovingly by his side till his last breath, his battle ended and he's now gone to live his eternal life in God's house. But his spirit will live on in our world. We shall always remember Cal as a handsome vibrant man who loved his wife more than life itself. Cal Banker is not a person who can ever be easily forgotten!!

Linda Elliott

June 25, 2013

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