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Meriwether Frazier Obituary

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After a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Meriwether Lewis Frazier, age 83 years entered rest with Our Lord and Savior on May 16, 2013. He was born December 11, 1929 in Oakland, California, He was preceded in death by his parents Lucy Scott Frazier and Harris Lamar Frazier; his brother, Charles Waters Frazier; his beloved first wife, Jean Partain Frazier. He is survived by his loving second wife, Patricia Banonis Genty Frazier; his children, John Timothy and Lisa Frazier, Kathryn and Frank Andrew, Mary Barron, Cynthia Frazier, Marjorie and Ron Lightsey, Dr. Meriwether Lewis and Sarah Frazier, Jr. Step-children, Pablo Genty, Patricia and Carlos Andrade, Judith Genty, Carlos and Lora Genty, Alberto Genty; sisters, Lucy Kammer, Mary Kathryn Elkins, and brother-in-law Bob Elkins; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lewis resided in Texas. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948, and Texas A&M University in 1952 as a Geologist. He served in the US Army Reserve for 30 years and retired as Colonel. He worked for Cities Service Oil Co. (Citgo), The City of Houston Water Division. He is descended from the family of the explorer, Meriwether Lewis. He was a member of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Inc. for over fifteen years and the Model A Ford Club in Houston and San Antonio. His hobbies were traveling, fitness, genealogy, stamp collecting, and mineralogy. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, May 22, at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Chapel, The Village of Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway, 78209. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials (or donations) may be made to the Village of the Incarnate Word Retirement Community, 4707 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Condolences may be sent to the Frazier family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com.
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Published by San Antonio Express-News on May 19, 2013.

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Sytvia Harmon

May 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Frazier Family.
The Harmon Family

Jim Daugherty

May 22, 2013

I knew Lewis for only a very short time, during the last year I became very fond of Lewis, I wish now that Judith, Pat and I could meet one last time for a Sea Island Picnic in the Sun room. Rest in Peace Lewis.

Barbara Pfeiffer

May 22, 2013

God bless Lewis and family. he was so much fun in high school, may he brest in peace

Sue Ann Hunter

May 20, 2013

I will always remember Lewis with a smile on his face and such a really nice person, I know your family will miss him.
Sue Ann

Bernie & Shirley Bernall

May 20, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Our PRAYERS
are with you and family. Sincerley

Kathy Holt

May 20, 2013

Dear Margie & Family,
May God comfort your hearts and bless you with endearing memories you will always treasure. God bless you.
Mike and Kathy Holt

Mike & Susie Hill

May 20, 2013

Condolences and sympathy to our good friends Lew and Sarah, and to the entire Frazier family. May God comfort you all in this time of grief and also remind you of a man who lived well; who left a great legacy in his children and grandchildren. Psalm 127:3

Kitty Frazier/Elkins

May 19, 2013

Looking forward to seeing family and friends at this sad time. Let's try our best to celebrate his wonderful and giving life.

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