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1933
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Patrick Chumney Obituary
Patrick Swearingen Chumney was born in San Antonio on June 20, 1933 and passed away on October 4, 2016 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Candes Parker Chumney, his children Victoria Chumney (Helen Holdsworth), Niles Chumney, and Roxana Chumney; grandchildren Maxwell Westheimer, Preston Westheimer, Cisco Rosado, Ana Lucia Chumney, Chris Haff and Gabby Haff, his sister-in-law Betty Chumney, cousin Patrick Henry (Harry) Swearingen, sister and brother-in-law Page and Lyman Webb and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas Chumney Sr., Winifred Swearingen Chumney, his brother William Thomas Chumney Jr. and beloved cousin, Dorothy (Peaches) Brewer Chubb.
After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he attended The University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He earned a degree in Architecture and launched a lifelong career in the field. Pat's talent as an architect can be seen in noteworthy buildings in the area such as the restoration of the Texas General Land Office on the grounds of the state Capital, the Frost Bank Tower, the H-E-B Arsenal corporate headquarters, the UTHSC Dental School, Trinity University and the development of the San Antonio Museum of Art, just to name a few. Among his other achievements, he was a gold star Lt. Commander in the Navy, as well as a pilot by the age of 15.
Above all, Pat loved his wife Candes, his family, fishing, opera, gardening, memories of Hawaii and spending time in Port Aransas. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his love of life, his dry sense of humor and acerbic wit, a keen intelligence and most importantly, his love of his grandchildren.
He was a past President of The Order of The Alamo, a member of The Argyle Club, The Conopus Club and The German Club.
Honorary pallbearers are Frank Amaro, George Ames, Richard Calvert, Joe Hammond, James Hunt, Jack Pew, Harry Swearingen, Frank Duperier, Lewis Tarver, Gaines Voigt, and Fred Riley and the past Presidents of the Order of the Alamo.
Services will be held on Friday, October 7th at 10:00 am at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice with special consideration given to your favorite museum.
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Roland Rodriguez
February 12, 2021
I was just thinking about Pat Chumney this evening. What sparked my memory was the Gershwin concert music I was playing. In the early 1990s Pat generously provided me with a studio space within his architecture office on Avenue B. I had the room directly above the stair from Pat's office. One day he came up and asked me what I was playing on my little stereo set. I apologized, thinking that I should have been more quiet. But Pat interrupted me, telling me it was the most beautiful thing he'd heard in some time. He meant it, of course and I made it a point right then to gift him a copy of that compact disc. I realized after his passing that he was much too modest for someone with his range of aesthetic appreciation, his broad grasp of all things architectural, his easy ability to connect with anyone, and of course his wonderful sense of humor. Like so many other people I have known with exceptional abilities, he never spoke much about himself. He was much more interested in who you were and what your interests were. A classic gentleman.
Richard Smith
May 9, 2020
I was an associate in Pat's firm in the mid 80's. He was a true mentor to me, providing valuable advise regarding my career. He was a great story teller, and I very much enjoyed our conversations during drives to Corpus Christi to meet with our HEB client. A really special man. Both he and his family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Dick Hackett
July 30, 2019
God bless Pat!
A wonderful guy!
He will be in my prayers.
I was blessed to serve with him in the Navy,
Dick Hackett
July 29, 2019
Flew with Pat in the Navy in Hawaii. Great guy! I respected him very much. Sorry to hear of his passing. I will pray for him!
Dick Hackett
Buzz Heye
September 5, 2017
He made everyone feel important.
Jenny Voigt
October 14, 2016
Candes - Eric and I just heard about Pat and wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and of him. I am sorry that we didn't have the opportunity to spend more time together in recent years - you were such good friends to Gaines and Lois. I hope Pat and Lois meet up and get the party started for the rest of us.
Thinking of you,
Jenny and Eric Voigt
Ted Ferrier, Jr.
October 8, 2016
I have fond thoughts of Pat for the man he was even as early as his college days at the University of Texas. May Pat RIP.
May God's love and the fond memories of lives shared with Pat bring comfort to his family at this time.
Gary McClure
October 8, 2016
Pat was one of the finest I have known as a fellow Fiji. I got to know Pat in my work as well building his projects. He was a true gentleman a real credit to his profession and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Margaret King Stanley
October 5, 2016
Pat was one of my favorite and most memorable friends. I will never forget his kindness to me over the years and his sparkling personality. Big loss!!
Jennifer and Kevin Moriarty
October 6, 2016
Dear Candes,
Kevin and I are so sad to read of Pat's death. We are sending you love and our thoughts and prayers. What an incredible gift he was to this community and what a legacy he leaves behind. I can only imagine what a life you must have lead together. Kevin and I think of you often and have never forgotten the generous role you played as we started our lives together. If we can do anything for you please us know. Our condolences,
Maria & Ardow Ameduri
October 6, 2016
Dear family:
We want you to know how sorry we are for your loss and how privileged we feel for having met Pat and enjoyed his dry sense of humor. He was always kind and helpful to us and we will never forget him.
We are leaving for New Orleans to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and thus unable to attend the service, but we will be thinking of you.
Nuestro mas sincero pésame.
steve & linda hamman
October 6, 2016
Victoria and Helen, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. what a wonderful life!!
Roy Braswell
October 6, 2016
Mr. Chumney was an important influence on me as a student at UTSA in the early 1980's. He was a talented architect and a great man.
Richard Garison
October 5, 2016
Candice:
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I admired him as an architect back to when I first got out of college and worked for him at Bartlett Cocke & Associates. It was nice to reconnect with him in the recent past. I am sorry to not be able to attend his service. We are out if town until Sunday. Martha and my prayers are with you.
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