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Lon Cartwright Obituary
Lon Cartwright passed away April 3, 2015 in Corpus Christi. He was born in Terrell, Texas July 6, 1922 to Lon and Ross Cartwright. He grew up there in the happy company of many friends and cousins. He had two loves of his life Mary Leigh Zerbee whom he married in 1955 and Twin Oaks Ranch. Lon was involved in the Ranching Industry for 80 years, first with his cousins, Holman and Claire Cartwright and then with his son, Loncito. Lon served as President of the Live Oak County Farm Bureau as a Director of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn and the Live Oak Soil Conservation Board. He worked closely with the Texas A&M Experimental Station and TCU Ranch Management School. Lon served as a Director of First National Bank of Beeville, Texas. In 1984 he was honored by the Soil Conservation Service as Rancher of the Year. In 2008 Twin Oaks Ranch was the Live Oak County Conservation Recipient. In 2015 Wildlife in Focus VII of the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest was dedicated to Lon. Lon enjoyed immensely being a member of the Order of the Alamo, the German Club, and the Pilon Club. He loved his family. Lon's Wife, Leigh preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Loncito and daughter, Claire Vaughan and her husband, George and grandchildren: Mary, Lily and Lomenick Cartwright, George Vaughan, Gus Vaughan and his wife, Erin and numerous Cartwright, Irvin, Weed and Carter relatives. The family wishes to express a deep sense of gratitude to his absolutely wonderful caregivers.
SERVICES
A Graveside Service will be on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. at Mission Burial Park South. A Reception will follow at the Mission Park Executive Center, 1319 March Road. Memorials may be sent to Children's Hospital of San Antonio, the South Texas Children's Home or a charity of your choice. You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lon Cartwright
Lisa Spielhagen
April 19, 2015
Dear Claire and Loncito- Your parents were dear folks and I always loved seeing your dad's smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Self Monte
April 11, 2015
Dear Claire and Loncito,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am thankful to have some wonderful memories of him and for the amazing legacy that he leaves with the whole Cartwright clan ! You all are in my thoughts and prayers...
Much love, Jean
Birding Classic at Twin Oaks- 2008
Scott and Joan Holt
April 10, 2015
Loncito, Claire and family so sorry to hear of Lon's passing. He was a Texas character and loved his land. Thanks for the many memories birding and hunting on his/your land. This photo is for Loncito and Lily.
Michael Davila
April 10, 2015
Loncito Allison and I so sorry about the loss of your father even though we never had the chance to meet him we feel like we knew him well thorough you and your children. We are always here for you and will see you on Saturday. Michael & Allison
April 10, 2015
What a great South Texas rancher who was the embodiment of that breed. His humor will be missed by many. Being a guest at Twin Oaks was a high point for us. John And Ginger Dudley
April 10, 2015
We Have Lost Another Good Rancher RIP
George Hood
Jim Weed
April 10, 2015
The Duke of Dinero, he and his stories will be sorely missed. Very Sorry for your loss.
April 10, 2015
Clair and Loncito,
Thanks for sharing Lon with the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest. Our photographers, be they from New York, Switzerland, or elsewhere, arrived at Twin Oaks as Lon's guests, and left as part of his extended family. They never failed to win in spades at Twin Oaks, and their beautiful winning pictures live on through the pages of Wildlife in Focus. He charmed everyone: he will be missed, but not forgotten.
John West
Joe Paschal
April 10, 2015
Loncito and Family,
I just saw this, Wayne Hanselka posted it on Facebook. You dad was a very kind and gracious man and I always thought of him and your family as I drove past the turn off on the highway. I am better for having known him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe
Jacob Cuellar
April 10, 2015
We will greatly miss "Uncle Lon". He was the greatest storyteller I have ever met. He always was so kind and generous to all of our family. I can remember going out to his ranch with Granny(Jane C. Weed)and always having an awesome time listening to him joke and talk about things that had happened throughout his very amazing life. There are very few people today that could qualify as legendary, but Lon Cartwright was definitely legendary in my book.
Sue Cartwright
April 9, 2015
Claire and Loncito, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad - he was a unique person. He and Leigh welcomed me back in 1977 during my first job in Corpus. He was one of a kind!
Lon Brady Cartwright
April 9, 2015
Claire and Loncito, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Daddy. What a wonderful, funny, charismatic man! A true Texan through and through. He will be missed!
April 8, 2015
TSCRA meetings will never be the same without Lon; he always made them more fun. His ability to see the humorous side of life despite droughts and other setbacks helped us all keep a healthy outlook on life. Loncito and Claire, you are a great tribute to Lon and Leigh. We miss them both. Terry and Quay McCall
Steve Pritchard
April 8, 2015
My sincere condolences as the world has lost one of the great Texans. The friendliest, fun loving mentors I had and admired so much. He'll be missed by many who had the fortune to have known him.
April 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May you have peace and comfort during this time. Acts24 : 15
Lucille and Jim Travis
April 7, 2015
Your dad was one of a kind, bigger than life and the end of an era. He will be missed but just think of the stories he's given all who knew him!
Addie Stewart
April 7, 2015
Claire I got the date mixed up thought it was last Sat. we may be able to come now.
April 7, 2015
Dear Loncito,Claire, & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of a dear ranching friend. My family so remember the close friendship of working with your families on the Cartwright ranch. So sorry we just found out about this, we would have been at the funeral. May God's Blessing be with all of you.We know that Mr. Carwright is in peace with the Good Lord.
Lonnie & Addie Stewart
Jamie & Lori Donnell
April 6, 2015
Dear Claire and Loncito,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by so many. Such a great man! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
John Schneider Jr
April 6, 2015
The Schneider family always enjoyed the laughter and hunting with the Cartwright family. We Love all of you and miss your Dad and Mom!
Georgina Schwartz
April 6, 2015
Members of the San Antonio Audubon Society shared many pleasant days at the Twin Oaks Ranch with Lon. We will miss him.
Georgina Schwartz
Joan Neuhaus Schaan
April 6, 2015
Loncito and Claire,
Your father always had a twinkle in his eye, a smile and joke to share with friends, a big heart and an open door.
We will all miss him!
With deepest sympathy,
Joan Neuhaus Schaan
Ginny Cartwright
April 6, 2015
All my life Uncle Lon has been a ray of sunshine and laughter. He is a patriarch of our family and he will be greatly missed by us all. Much love to Claire and Loncito and their children
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