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2016
Boren Wagner Obituary
Boren Lee "Bodie" Wagner died May 20, 2016 from complications of cardiac issues he had most of his life. Bodie is survived by his children Sarah Jo Wagner and Sam Wagner, his brothers Michael Wagner and Paul Wagner and his sisters Diane Hutchinson, Laurie Rush and Cathy Schindler and their mother Gloria Wagner. There are many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends left to treasure his memory. Thank you to his girlfriend, Janet Deitchle Mace, for being a loving part of his life these past three years.
Bodie was born on August 26, 1956 in Corpus Christi to Kenneth and Theo Wagner. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1974 where he played football and baseball. He loved being outdoors and worked at several golf courses in San Antonio and Bandera and managed the athletic fields for the Bandera Sports Complex. He continued to work hard even as his health deteriorated.
Bodie never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He was funny, kind, compassionate and deeply faithful to God. His final act of giving was participating in the Willed Body Program at the UT Health Science Center. Bodie did not want a memorial service, but wished that when any of his friends are together, they share a few "Bodie stories". There are many! Bodie's companion, Carlos the Wonder Dog, encourages you to make a donation to the animal shelter in your area or even better, adopt a shelter pet.
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Anna Aguilar Reimer
May 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Karin Burks
May 26, 2016
Dear Mike, your brother sounded like a wonderful man who I would have enjoyed being friends with. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that your time with family will produce many "Bodie" stories. God bless you and yours.
judy sorenson
May 25, 2016
Rest in Peace Bodie! Your gentle soul is flying high with the Angels. Prayers for the family and for his girlfriend Janet Deitchle
Theresa Buchle
May 25, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family and to Janet. I'm so very blessed to have been able to reconnect with him these past few years. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Terry Wayland
May 25, 2016
Rest In Peace Bodie. You will be missed.
Carol Gray
May 25, 2016
We will always remember his quiet enthusiasm and pride at watching Sam and Devin play baseball together. So glad he is now whole and with God in heaven.The Gray family
Frank Pirotina
May 25, 2016
My deepest sympathy, to Janet and Bodie's family
Karen Schneider Davis
May 25, 2016
We will all miss Bodie's smile and friendly, crazy personality. To his family, Janet and close friends, I encourage you to talk about him and enjoy the many memories.
May 25, 2016
I will miss Bodie's positive look, his smile and his friendliness.
Lois Emerson
May 25, 2016
My prayers are with all who loved Bodie...the first time I met him (many years ago) he brought fake ants & roaches and left them in the bathroom and living room of my home. Sarah & Sam - just know that he loved you guys; I am so sorry he left this world so soon.
Lana Cortez
May 25, 2016
So very sorry for this dear family's loss! Prayers for all of you and for sweet Janet! I promise my next rescue dog's name will be Bodie❤
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