Myrnavae B. Baumgardner mother of Haynes M. Baumgardner, haynescheryl@peoplepc.com
9040 Rock Run, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Myrnavae Barkley Baumgardner of San Antonio passed away on December 31, 2007, after a courageous 33-year battle with Parkinson's. She was born in Matador, Texas on May 4, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Lillian Barkley; brother, Matthew; and her Aunts Rachel Patton, Opal Craven, and Bertha Stearns, all of Matador. Her survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Colonel (USAF ret) Haynes M. Baumgardner; son, Colonel (USAF ret) Haynes M. Baumgardner, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, and their children; daughter Natalie; son Trey and his wife, Lou; son, Jan and his wife, Liz and their children; son Blake and daughter Brandy Severance and husband Duane; and her brother, Tex Barkley and his wife, Eva of Matador. She is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren, Salem and Seth Severance. Mrs. Baumgardner received her teaching degree from Texas Tech in 1944 and was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in Texas, Virginia, and Japan. She also earned her Broker's certificate and together with her husband owned and managed Matador Realtors in Lubbock for many years. She was active with the Boy Scouts of America as well as being actively involved as a Sunday school teacher. She had resided at the Army Residence Community for the past ten years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home located on Kitty Hawk Rd. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Reverend Carroll Perry officiating. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the dedicated, exemplary staff at the Army Residence Community Health Care Center and VistaCare Hospice who so tenderly cared for our loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Outreach Program, 5368 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229 or your favorite charity. Arrangements are with Colonial Funeral Home.
Published in the Express-News on 1/3/2008.
