Barbara Marie Klar Pfeiffer

Barbara Marie Klar Pfeiffer, beloved mother and friend to all, passed away on April 23, 2015. Barbara was born in San Antonio, TX on December 29th, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin M. and Lorene O. Klar, a sister Lorraine K Tschirhart, a brother Edwin M. Klar, Jr. and grandson Luke A. Pfeiffer.

After attending St. Anthony Catholic School, Barbara was in the first graduating class at the new Incarnate Word High School, hilltop location, attending Incarnate Word College until marriage.

After devotedly raising her five children, the travel business beckoned and she specialized in leading group travel to many parts of the world for thirty years. Cooking, traveling, family, local history folklore and genealogical interests were just a few of her favorite passions.

Actively involved in many organizations throughout her life, she will be remembered and missed for her friendship and dedication to the many contributions to the following: Little Flower Holy Family Guild, Oblate School of Theology, Archdiocese of San Antonio, St. Monica's Women's Guild, The Leukemia Society, S. A. Junior Forum, Castroville Colony Colonies, S. A. Liederkranz, The Beethoven Damenkhor, Gibbons Literary Club, Olmos Park Garden Club, Incarnate Word Alumni, and many other groups in her long and wonderful career.

Her loving memory will be dearly cherished by her surviving family members. Children - Carl H. Pfeiffer, Jr. and wife Marcia; Frederick J. Pfeiffer and wife Patte; Daniel P. Pfeiffer; William A. Pfeiffer and wife Denise; and Lori M. Lutz and husband Lou. Grandchildren - Christine Tigue, Aaron Pfeiffer, Ben, Sarah, John, and Ethan Pfeiffer, Yates Pfeiffer, Madeline Pfeiffer, Henry, Grant, and Grace Lutz; Great grandchildren - Brooklyn and Hollynd Pfeiffer, and Lenzie Kennedy.

Her many friends and family that survive her is a true testament to the wonderful, loving and caring person who deeply touched the lives of anyone she met.

A five time cancer survivor, Barbara was an amazing story of hope, courage and spiritual fortitude. She never knew a stranger.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 223 E Summit, San Antonio, TX 78212. Visitation - Tuesday, April 28th beginning at 6:00 P.M. and Rosary at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass - Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 A.M. immediately followed by a reception in her honor in the Madonna Center.

Inurnment will be a private ceremony at Holy Cross Mausoleum at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara requests memorial contributions in her name to the Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216.