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ARTHUR MAHAVIER Obituary
Arthur Ray Mahavier, age 89 of San Antonio, passed away June 20, 2020.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; father David Mahavier; mother Virginia Mahavier Taylor; sister Sonja Tjernagel
He is survived by daughters Shannon Mahavier Mason (Tom), Patti Mahavier Karshis (Patrick); granddaughter Jolie Karshis; sister Charlotte Smith (Ed); brother Darrell Taylor (Diana); brother-in-law Lou Tjernagel; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Arthur graduated from Jefferson High School, Texas Lutheran and Trinity Universities. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and spent 37 years as an educator with San Antonio Independent School District.
Masks and social distancing will be observed.
SERVICES
Visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M. followed by the Service with Military Honors at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Fred J. Tips Mausoleum Chapel at Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH 10 West. A Private Interment Service will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the San Antonio Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (www.apdaparkinson.org); Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org); Texas Parks & Wildlife (www.tpwd.texas.gov). You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com. Arrangements with
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Sylvia Bishop Gallegos
June 19, 2023
I am a good friend of Shannon and knew her family since I was in highschool Mr and Mrs Mahavier were very humble and good people so decent and always greeted me kindly I appreciated there constant kindness.. they made a lasting impression God Bless
Sylvia Bishop Gallegos
June 19, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I miss you my friend GOD BLESS your mom and Dad were very good people
Sylvia Bishop Gallegos
November 18, 2020
I'm sorry didn't know about your father's passing God Bless you and your family our prayers are with you and your family
Joe Nick Garza
June 26, 2020
I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to Arthur's family and friends on his physical departure from among them. His memory will remain forever. I first met Arthur when Claude Kellam, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel, San Antonio ISD, called me into his to tell me that Arthur and I, whom I had never met, were going on a week-long teacher recruiting trip to colleges and universities in West Texas. That was a memorable, exhausting jaunt. May Arthur and all the souls departed rest in peace for all eternity in the House of the Lord where there is no more sorrow and no more pain but only tranquility and peace.
JOANN ADAMS CONLEE
June 26, 2020
I knew Mr. Mahavier back during my days at Sam Houston High School (Class of '73). I was blessed and had the pleasure of being an office assistant and working with him. He was a terrific educator and a wonderful person and always wore a smile. My condolences to the family. JoAnn Adams Conlee
Linda G. Guerra
June 26, 2020
I will always remember him, he was always well dressed. He wore a tie every day. He was a very soft but stern spoken gentleman. He was so proud of our school as it being one of the newest remodeled campuses. Thank you for all that you did. For all your students every where you walked the halls, but especially the halls of Irving Middle School. Go Rams! May you continue to walk the halls of heaven as you did here on earth. RIP Mr. Mahavier. My condolences to the entire Mahavier family. He was a gem & will be truly missed. One more thing, THANK YOU for YOUR SERVICES
AND YOUR SACRIFICES
Rae Frausto
June 25, 2020
I was lucky enough to work with Mr Mahavier when he was Principal at Irving Middle School in 1978, and got a chance to see what a great man he was. He will be missed dearly and I want to extend my sympathies to you and the family
Rita Keller
June 25, 2020
Its been roughly 50 years since I saw Mr Mahavior at Sam Houston High School. He was among the many dedicated and talented educators I was blessed to know. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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Jun
27
Visitation
9:30 a.m.
Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemetery Dominion20900 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
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27
Service
10:00 a.m.
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