Dr. Bates Lowry Hoffer, III

Dr. Bates Lowry Hoffer, III, age 82, of San Antonio, TX died on August 9, 2022. Bates was born in San Angelo, TX to Bates (Mark) Lowry Hoffer, Jr. & Effie Marie Grady. Bates married Helen Patricia Carrell on January 25, 1964, in Snyder, TX and became a devoted, loving husband, father, and "Grumpa". His steadfast love, humor, and generosity were evident to all who were blessed to know him, and his devotion to and scholarly knowledge of the Catholic faith set a shining example for all.

Bates attended The University of Texas at Austin, earning a bachelors degree in English in 1962 and a Ph.D. in linguistics in 1967. His academic career took him and his family to such varied places as Austin, TX; Tokyo, Japan; Honolulu, HI; Ithaca, NY; and by 1970 finally settled in San Antonio, TX. In addition to the many classes he taught, Bates co-authored several books around the world, edited multiple journals, and spoke at international conferences until he retired and enjoyed time with his wife, Helen, children, and 10 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Bates was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Carrell Hoffer, and his daughter, Sheryl Denise Hoffer. Bates is survived by his sister, Sharon Hoffer; Brother, Jayme Hoffer; and sons Stephen M. Hoffer and wife Shannon; John M. Hoffer and wife Margaret; Gregory T. Hoffer and wife Jennifer; and Michael A. Hoffer and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren Ian, Keegan, Dylan, Kylie, Sarah, Katharine, Sydney, Emberlyn, James, and Evangeline. The family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 7:00pm, on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

ROSARY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022

6:30 PM

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

MASS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022

10:00 AM

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

223 E. SUMMIT

Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe Home charity.To view the livestream of the service, please click here.

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