Judith Clare Coleman

Judith Clare Coleman of Austin, Texas, died Monday, June 15, 2009. She was born June 9, 1933, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Dr. Jackson Gilbert Horning and Ella Fahrenholt Horning. She is survived by her son, Jason; her daughter-in-law, Margot; and her grandchildren, Kate and Jan, of Charlottesville, Virginia. Clare spent most of her childhood in Houston, but followed her Army-officer father to a variety of locales. After graduating from Jefferson High School in San Antonio, she attended the University of Texas and, later, the Teachers College at Columbia University. She spent much of her life as a teacher, teaching mostly in San Antonio but also in New York City and Japan. Clare was a great lover of art and of traveling, and was an early activist in ecological and animal-rights causes. A devoted member of the Anglican Church, her faith played a central role in her life. Clare was loved for her originality, her honesty, and her beautiful spirit. There are many who feel blessed to have known her. A memorial service will be held at the Zilker Park Pavilion (near Barton Springs Pool) on Monday, June 29, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Audubon Nature Institute at 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans LA 70118 (attention: Development).