Robert Dandridge Martindale

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Robert Dandridge Martindale Robert Dandridge Martindale, 61, of San Antonio, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2009. He was born on August 10, 1948, in Brownsville, TX, to Robert and Elizabeth Brown Martindale. A long-time resident of Austin, he was graduated from Texas Tech University. Dan worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, from which he retired. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed driving his beloved Corvette. Dan will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and generous heart toward family and friends. The family would like to thank the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic for all their help and support, along with Alamo Hospice. Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Martindale. Survivors include his father, Robert R. Martindale; two sisters, Anne Jackson and husband, Jim, and Mary Foss and husband Peter; two nephews, Lloyd Jackson and Tyler Jackson; a niece, Elizabeth Foss; and a great-nephew, Evan Jackson. Memorial service. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Porter Loring North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dan's honor to Alamo Hospice, 114 Glenview, Suite 100, San Antonio, Tx 78228. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North. 2102 North Loop 1604 East. San Antonio, Tx 78232 - (210) 495-8221

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Martindale

8 Entries

Lynn McClelland

October 20, 2009

The Martindale Family, I am so sorry to learn of Dan's passing. I first met Dan when we worked together at SWI. Dan can only be described as one of the nicest people I've ever known. He always had a hello and a smile. He was a friend to all. Dan was one of a group who had met working for one agency or another who met occasionally for dinner. It was often a bbq joint. Dan was a wonderful conversationalist and just fun to be around.

I know how much pain your family must be in at this time. Please find comfort in knowing that Dan spent his life making Texas a better place to live. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Brandon Watts

October 20, 2009

To Dan's family- Dan was a customer at a BBQ joint I worked at. He always encouraged me to better myself and get a job with the State, which I finally did over two years ago. His smile, his kindness, and most of all his encouragement was beyond remarkable. My prayers are with him and all of you.

Nancy Higgs

October 20, 2009

Dear Mary,

We've lost touch, but Susan Eaves was nice enough to let me know about Dan. I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember him well. The big brother! You and the rest of your families are in my thoughts.

Sincerely, Nancy McMillan Higgs

Susan Eaves Morrill

October 20, 2009

Dear Mr Martindale, Anne, Mary and Family:

My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I will always remember all the wonderful times I had with Mary, Dan and Anne when we were growing up in Austin; we would laugh and have so much fun together! I loved Dan like a brother! God Bless You.

Katie Ebbinghaus

October 20, 2009

Mr. Martindale's family--please accept my condolences for your great loss. I had the pleasure of knowning "Mr. Dan" from my mother working with him. I used to draw him pictures for his office all the time and he'd always ask for more! He was my biggest fan and I am glad he is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Martindale was definalty a person I will always remember and always smile remembering him. May your family smile when you remember him. God Bless.

Bobbi Wright

October 20, 2009

I worked with Dan at the food stamp office. I remember Dan with a smile. My daughter made him a fish screen saver (picture) that made him laugh. Dan had such a love of life (and his corvette) that made him a joy to know. May God grant you the peace in knowing Dan is home.

Nellie Garcia Amaya

October 20, 2009

To the Martindale family, may you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working with Dan in Austin. And I remember his sense of humor and remember his story when he tried to get his license plate for his corvette, the young person asked for the plate # and he gave it to him and the person was puzzled because it had few numbers and kept insisting on the additional digits----and Dan just laughed, "it's a classic,it's an old car they didn't have that many numbers on the license plates back then". He was a pleasure to work and had the pleasure to have known him. May you find comfort that many persons across the state has the pleasure of knowing and working with.

Mary Tisdale

October 19, 2009

Mr. Martindale, Anne, Mary and family,
Thank you for the honor of serving Dan during his final days on earth. Watching your family love in action is a blessing to our team at Alamo Hospice. May you find comfort in your loving memories of Dan.

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