SAN ANTONIO - Mary Lewis Scott Kleberg, 88, of Kingsville and San Antonio died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio with the Rev. Chuck Collins officiating. A private family burial will be in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are by Mission Park Funeral Chapels North of San Antonio.
Mary was born Dec. 21, 1920, in Austin, to Dr. Zachary Thomson Scott and Sallie Lee Masterson Scott. She was the youngest child and daughter.
She grew up in her family's historic home, "Sweetbrush" in Austin. She also frequented her family's Scott Ranch, near Amarillo, her mother's hometown.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was elected a Blue Bonnet Belle. While there, she pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority and met and married her husband of 38 years, Richard M. "Dick" Kleberg Jr.
After their marriage, the couple moved to Kingsville, where Dick was employed by King Ranch. She became equally immersed in the life of the Kingsville community and the surrounding ranching area, raising four children.
She loved the Lord and had a deeply abiding faith that lifted a cheerful countenance already naturally in place. She loved people and loved having her friends around her at all times. Whether it was a group at the beach house in Port Aransas, or a dinner party orchestrated by her; any chance to gather friends was a gift to her.
She brought light and life to the world around her. She was an education and arts advocate both in South Texas, San Antonio and in Austin throughout her life, first having been appointed to the Board of Directors of the University System of South Texas (USST) in 1964 by Gov. John Connally. She served in that capacity for 24 years, appointed by three subsequent Texas Governors and at intervals serving as vice president and secretary of that board.
She "quietly" helped on the negotiations that would make Texas A&M University in Kingsville and the rest of the University System of South Texas part of the Texas A&M University System. In addition, she served as secretary of the University System of South Texas Foundation Inc.
She also served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, and Epiphany Episcopal Day School, both in Kingsville.
In July 2008, she and her late husband were honored at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, when the Agricultural College was renamed The Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences.
Some of the many organizations to which she gave her time and support include in San Antonio, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, Trinity University, San Antonio Botanical Center, and San Antonio Museum of Art. In Corpus Christi, she was founding director of KEDT, the public television and radio stations, served on the board of The Art Museum of South Texas and was active with The Texas State Aquarium and Spohn Hospice Program.
In Kingsville, her activities and support accrued to The Community Concert Association, the Robert J. Kleberg Library, The John E. Conner Museum, the Kingsville Downtown Business Association, The Kingsville Garden Club and she remained a lifetime member of the Kingsville Women's Club at the time of her death.
She was honored by the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce with the Otis West Lifetime Service Award in 1995.
Assisting the family in caring for Mrs. Kleberg have been longtime caregivers and special assistants, Nicolasa Garcia; her friend and trusted companion of more than 50 years, Veronica Rios, Celia Pena, Nix Private Care, Dr. Tony Tolcher, START, Dr. Mark Thornton, CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Leslie Johnson, Eva Gerragauch and the SFD family office.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her father and mother; an older sister, Ann Scott Hearon; a brother, Zachary Thomson Scott Jr.; and her dear friend and companion, William K. Clark.
Surviviors include four children, Richard M. Kleberg III and wife Olive Anne of San Antonio, Sally S. Kleberg of New York City, Stephen J. Kleberg and wife Janell of Kingsville and Scott M. Kleberg and wife Julie of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren, Anne Marie Kleberg Bailey and husband Jeff, Christina Kleberg Jonker and husband Attie, Benjamin M.K. Espy, DVM, and wife Shannon, DVM, Christopher C. Kleberg and wife Kim, Thomas K. Espy Esq., and wife Holly, Richard M. Kleberg IV and wife Britt, Adrian Kleberg Sabom and husband Rob, Robert J. Kleberg and wife Christina, and Scott M. Kleberg Jr., Sarah M. Kleberg, Elkin M. Kleberg and Julie C. Kleberg; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey C. Bailey Jr., Olivia C. Bailey, Madeleine T. Espy, Claudia G. Espy, Benjamin Z. Espy; Mia C. Sabom, Teel K. Sabom, Richard M. Kleberg V, Beau C. Kleberg, Cebern S. Kleberg, King T. Kleberg, Stephen J. Kleberg II and Sophia L. Kleberg.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cardo, Chris, Jay, Matt and Elkin Kleberg and Ben and Thomas Espy. Honorary Pall bearers will be Clyde Allen, Gene Ames, Keith Brown, Martin Clement, Leroy Denman, Bill English, Jim Hayne, B.D. "Peter" Holt, Will Houston, Elkin McGaughy, Dr. Ben Martin, Bill Masterson, Jack Miller, Frank Nelms, Joe Payne, Dick Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, J. Burleson "Burley" Smith, Dr. Richard Sugden, Ben Vaughn III, J. Carrol "Toosy" Wakefield, Stewart "Snake" Wallace and Mitchell Womack.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Epiphany Episcopal School, 206 N. Third St., Kingsville, TX 78363; Friends of Hospice San Antonio, P.O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX 78229; or Thrive Well Cancer Foundation, START Research, P.O. Box 29331, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 26, 2009
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio with the Rev. Chuck Collins officiating. A private family burial will be in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are by Mission Park Funeral Chapels North of San Antonio.
Mary was born Dec. 21, 1920, in Austin, to Dr. Zachary Thomson Scott and Sallie Lee Masterson Scott. She was the youngest child and daughter.
She grew up in her family's historic home, "Sweetbrush" in Austin. She also frequented her family's Scott Ranch, near Amarillo, her mother's hometown.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was elected a Blue Bonnet Belle. While there, she pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority and met and married her husband of 38 years, Richard M. "Dick" Kleberg Jr.
After their marriage, the couple moved to Kingsville, where Dick was employed by King Ranch. She became equally immersed in the life of the Kingsville community and the surrounding ranching area, raising four children.
She loved the Lord and had a deeply abiding faith that lifted a cheerful countenance already naturally in place. She loved people and loved having her friends around her at all times. Whether it was a group at the beach house in Port Aransas, or a dinner party orchestrated by her; any chance to gather friends was a gift to her.
She brought light and life to the world around her. She was an education and arts advocate both in South Texas, San Antonio and in Austin throughout her life, first having been appointed to the Board of Directors of the University System of South Texas (USST) in 1964 by Gov. John Connally. She served in that capacity for 24 years, appointed by three subsequent Texas Governors and at intervals serving as vice president and secretary of that board.
She "quietly" helped on the negotiations that would make Texas A&M University in Kingsville and the rest of the University System of South Texas part of the Texas A&M University System. In addition, she served as secretary of the University System of South Texas Foundation Inc.
She also served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, and Epiphany Episcopal Day School, both in Kingsville.
In July 2008, she and her late husband were honored at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, when the Agricultural College was renamed The Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences.
Some of the many organizations to which she gave her time and support include in San Antonio, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, Trinity University, San Antonio Botanical Center, and San Antonio Museum of Art. In Corpus Christi, she was founding director of KEDT, the public television and radio stations, served on the board of The Art Museum of South Texas and was active with The Texas State Aquarium and Spohn Hospice Program.
In Kingsville, her activities and support accrued to The Community Concert Association, the Robert J. Kleberg Library, The John E. Conner Museum, the Kingsville Downtown Business Association, The Kingsville Garden Club and she remained a lifetime member of the Kingsville Women's Club at the time of her death.
She was honored by the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce with the Otis West Lifetime Service Award in 1995.
Assisting the family in caring for Mrs. Kleberg have been longtime caregivers and special assistants, Nicolasa Garcia; her friend and trusted companion of more than 50 years, Veronica Rios, Celia Pena, Nix Private Care, Dr. Tony Tolcher, START, Dr. Mark Thornton, CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Leslie Johnson, Eva Gerragauch and the SFD family office.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her father and mother; an older sister, Ann Scott Hearon; a brother, Zachary Thomson Scott Jr.; and her dear friend and companion, William K. Clark.
Surviviors include four children, Richard M. Kleberg III and wife Olive Anne of San Antonio, Sally S. Kleberg of New York City, Stephen J. Kleberg and wife Janell of Kingsville and Scott M. Kleberg and wife Julie of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren, Anne Marie Kleberg Bailey and husband Jeff, Christina Kleberg Jonker and husband Attie, Benjamin M.K. Espy, DVM, and wife Shannon, DVM, Christopher C. Kleberg and wife Kim, Thomas K. Espy Esq., and wife Holly, Richard M. Kleberg IV and wife Britt, Adrian Kleberg Sabom and husband Rob, Robert J. Kleberg and wife Christina, and Scott M. Kleberg Jr., Sarah M. Kleberg, Elkin M. Kleberg and Julie C. Kleberg; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey C. Bailey Jr., Olivia C. Bailey, Madeleine T. Espy, Claudia G. Espy, Benjamin Z. Espy; Mia C. Sabom, Teel K. Sabom, Richard M. Kleberg V, Beau C. Kleberg, Cebern S. Kleberg, King T. Kleberg, Stephen J. Kleberg II and Sophia L. Kleberg.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cardo, Chris, Jay, Matt and Elkin Kleberg and Ben and Thomas Espy. Honorary Pall bearers will be Clyde Allen, Gene Ames, Keith Brown, Martin Clement, Leroy Denman, Bill English, Jim Hayne, B.D. "Peter" Holt, Will Houston, Elkin McGaughy, Dr. Ben Martin, Bill Masterson, Jack Miller, Frank Nelms, Joe Payne, Dick Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, J. Burleson "Burley" Smith, Dr. Richard Sugden, Ben Vaughn III, J. Carrol "Toosy" Wakefield, Stewart "Snake" Wallace and Mitchell Womack.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Epiphany Episcopal School, 206 N. Third St., Kingsville, TX 78363; Friends of Hospice San Antonio, P.O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX 78229; or Thrive Well Cancer Foundation, START Research, P.O. Box 29331, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 26, 2009
SAN ANTONIO - Mary Lewis Scott Kleberg, 88, of Kingsville and San Antonio died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio with the Rev. Chuck Collins officiating. A private family burial will be in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are by Mission Park Funeral Chapels North of San Antonio.
Mary was born Dec. 21, 1920, in Austin, to Dr. Zachary Thomson Scott and Sallie Lee Masterson Scott. She was the youngest child and daughter.
She grew up in her family's historic home, "Sweetbrush" in Austin. She also frequented her family's Scott Ranch, near Amarillo, her mother's hometown.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was elected a Blue Bonnet Belle. While there, she pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority and met and married her husband of 38 years, Richard M. "Dick" Kleberg Jr.
After their marriage, the couple moved to Kingsville, where Dick was employed by King Ranch. She became equally immersed in the life of the Kingsville community and the surrounding ranching area, raising four children.
She loved the Lord and had a deeply abiding faith that lifted a cheerful countenance already naturally in place. She loved people and loved having her friends around her at all times. Whether it was a group at the beach house in Port Aransas, or a dinner party orchestrated by her; any chance to gather friends was a gift to her.
She brought light and life to the world around her. She was an education and arts advocate both in South Texas, San Antonio and in Austin throughout her life, first having been appointed to the Board of Directors of the University System of South Texas (USST) in 1964 by Gov. John Connally. She served in that capacity for 24 years, appointed by three subsequent Texas Governors and at intervals serving as vice president and secretary of that board.
She "quietly" helped on the negotiations that would make Texas A&M University in Kingsville and the rest of the University System of South Texas part of the Texas A&M University System. In addition, she served as secretary of the University System of South Texas Foundation Inc.
She also served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, and Epiphany Episcopal Day School, both in Kingsville.
In July 2008, she and her late husband were honored at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, when the Agricultural College was renamed The Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences.
Some of the many organizations to which she gave her time and support include in San Antonio, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, Trinity University, San Antonio Botanical Center, and San Antonio Museum of Art. In Corpus Christi, she was founding director of KEDT, the public television and radio stations, served on the board of The Art Museum of South Texas and was active with The Texas State Aquarium and Spohn Hospice Program.
In Kingsville, her activities and support accrued to The Community Concert Association, the Robert J. Kleberg Library, The John E. Conner Museum, the Kingsville Downtown Business Association, The Kingsville Garden Club and she remained a lifetime member of the Kingsville Women's Club at the time of her death.
She was honored by the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce with the Otis West Lifetime Service Award in 1995.
Assisting the family in caring for Mrs. Kleberg have been longtime caregivers and special assistants, Nicolasa Garcia; her friend and trusted companion of more than 50 years, Veronica Rios, Celia Pena, Nix Private Care, Dr. Tony Tolcher, START, Dr. Mark Thornton, CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Leslie Johnson, Eva Gerragauch and the SFD family office.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her father and mother; an older sister, Ann Scott Hearon; a brother, Zachary Thomson Scott Jr.; and her dear friend and companion, William K. Clark.
Surviviors include four children, Richard M. Kleberg III and wife Olive Anne of San Antonio, Sally S. Kleberg of New York City, Stephen J. Kleberg and wife Janell of Kingsville and Scott M. Kleberg and wife Julie of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren, Anne Marie Kleberg Bailey and husband Jeff, Christina Kleberg Jonker and husband Attie, Benjamin M.K. Espy, DVM, and wife Shannon, DVM, Christopher C. Kleberg and wife Kim, Thomas K. Espy Esq., and wife Holly, Richard M. Kleberg IV and wife Britt, Adrian Kleberg Sabom and husband Rob, Robert J. Kleberg and wife Christina, and Scott M. Kleberg Jr., Sarah M. Kleberg, Elkin M. Kleberg and Julie C. Kleberg; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey C. Bailey Jr., Olivia C. Bailey, Madeleine T. Espy, Claudia G. Espy, Benjamin Z. Espy; Mia C. Sabom, Teel K. Sabom, Richard M. Kleberg V, Beau C. Kleberg, Cebern S. Kleberg, King T. Kleberg, Stephen J. Kleberg II and Sophia L. Kleberg.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cardo, Chris, Jay, Matt and Elkin Kleberg and Ben and Thomas Espy. Honorary Pall bearers will be Clyde Allen, Gene Ames, Keith Brown, Martin Clement, Leroy Denman, Bill English, Jim Hayne, B.D. "Peter" Holt, Will Houston, Elkin McGaughy, Dr. Ben Martin, Bill Masterson, Jack Miller, Frank Nelms, Joe Payne, Dick Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, J. Burleson "Burley" Smith, Dr. Richard Sugden, Ben Vaughn III, J. Carrol "Toosy" Wakefield, Stewart "Snake" Wallace and Mitchell Womack.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Epiphany Episcopal School, 206 N. Third St., Kingsville, TX 78363; Friends of Hospice San Antonio, P.O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX 78229; or Thrive Well Cancer Foundation, START Research, P.O. Box 29331, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 26, 2009
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio with the Rev. Chuck Collins officiating. A private family burial will be in Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements are by Mission Park Funeral Chapels North of San Antonio.
Mary was born Dec. 21, 1920, in Austin, to Dr. Zachary Thomson Scott and Sallie Lee Masterson Scott. She was the youngest child and daughter.
She grew up in her family's historic home, "Sweetbrush" in Austin. She also frequented her family's Scott Ranch, near Amarillo, her mother's hometown.
She was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was elected a Blue Bonnet Belle. While there, she pledged Pi Beta Phi sorority and met and married her husband of 38 years, Richard M. "Dick" Kleberg Jr.
After their marriage, the couple moved to Kingsville, where Dick was employed by King Ranch. She became equally immersed in the life of the Kingsville community and the surrounding ranching area, raising four children.
She loved the Lord and had a deeply abiding faith that lifted a cheerful countenance already naturally in place. She loved people and loved having her friends around her at all times. Whether it was a group at the beach house in Port Aransas, or a dinner party orchestrated by her; any chance to gather friends was a gift to her.
She brought light and life to the world around her. She was an education and arts advocate both in South Texas, San Antonio and in Austin throughout her life, first having been appointed to the Board of Directors of the University System of South Texas (USST) in 1964 by Gov. John Connally. She served in that capacity for 24 years, appointed by three subsequent Texas Governors and at intervals serving as vice president and secretary of that board.
She "quietly" helped on the negotiations that would make Texas A&M University in Kingsville and the rest of the University System of South Texas part of the Texas A&M University System. In addition, she served as secretary of the University System of South Texas Foundation Inc.
She also served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, and Epiphany Episcopal Day School, both in Kingsville.
In July 2008, she and her late husband were honored at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, when the Agricultural College was renamed The Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences.
Some of the many organizations to which she gave her time and support include in San Antonio, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, Trinity University, San Antonio Botanical Center, and San Antonio Museum of Art. In Corpus Christi, she was founding director of KEDT, the public television and radio stations, served on the board of The Art Museum of South Texas and was active with The Texas State Aquarium and Spohn Hospice Program.
In Kingsville, her activities and support accrued to The Community Concert Association, the Robert J. Kleberg Library, The John E. Conner Museum, the Kingsville Downtown Business Association, The Kingsville Garden Club and she remained a lifetime member of the Kingsville Women's Club at the time of her death.
She was honored by the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce with the Otis West Lifetime Service Award in 1995.
Assisting the family in caring for Mrs. Kleberg have been longtime caregivers and special assistants, Nicolasa Garcia; her friend and trusted companion of more than 50 years, Veronica Rios, Celia Pena, Nix Private Care, Dr. Tony Tolcher, START, Dr. Mark Thornton, CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Leslie Johnson, Eva Gerragauch and the SFD family office.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her father and mother; an older sister, Ann Scott Hearon; a brother, Zachary Thomson Scott Jr.; and her dear friend and companion, William K. Clark.
Surviviors include four children, Richard M. Kleberg III and wife Olive Anne of San Antonio, Sally S. Kleberg of New York City, Stephen J. Kleberg and wife Janell of Kingsville and Scott M. Kleberg and wife Julie of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren, Anne Marie Kleberg Bailey and husband Jeff, Christina Kleberg Jonker and husband Attie, Benjamin M.K. Espy, DVM, and wife Shannon, DVM, Christopher C. Kleberg and wife Kim, Thomas K. Espy Esq., and wife Holly, Richard M. Kleberg IV and wife Britt, Adrian Kleberg Sabom and husband Rob, Robert J. Kleberg and wife Christina, and Scott M. Kleberg Jr., Sarah M. Kleberg, Elkin M. Kleberg and Julie C. Kleberg; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey C. Bailey Jr., Olivia C. Bailey, Madeleine T. Espy, Claudia G. Espy, Benjamin Z. Espy; Mia C. Sabom, Teel K. Sabom, Richard M. Kleberg V, Beau C. Kleberg, Cebern S. Kleberg, King T. Kleberg, Stephen J. Kleberg II and Sophia L. Kleberg.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cardo, Chris, Jay, Matt and Elkin Kleberg and Ben and Thomas Espy. Honorary Pall bearers will be Clyde Allen, Gene Ames, Keith Brown, Martin Clement, Leroy Denman, Bill English, Jim Hayne, B.D. "Peter" Holt, Will Houston, Elkin McGaughy, Dr. Ben Martin, Bill Masterson, Jack Miller, Frank Nelms, Joe Payne, Dick Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, J. Burleson "Burley" Smith, Dr. Richard Sugden, Ben Vaughn III, J. Carrol "Toosy" Wakefield, Stewart "Snake" Wallace and Mitchell Womack.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Epiphany Episcopal School, 206 N. Third St., Kingsville, TX 78363; Friends of Hospice San Antonio, P.O. Box 40487, San Antonio, TX 78229; or Thrive Well Cancer Foundation, START Research, P.O. Box 29331, San Antonio, TX 78229.
Sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 26, 2009
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