Terry Mcguire

McGuire was known for his intelligence, ambition and determination. He spent 32 years in public school education as teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent. His most memorable time was opening and serving as principal of John Jay High School in 1967 which was San Antonio's largest high school at that time. He earned a doctorate in education from Texas A&M University. Before retirement, he worked as a director of marketing and facility planner for one of the oldest and largest architectural firms in San Antonio, specializing in education and health care facilities.

McGuire was very active in the community and often served in leadership roles. He served as a board member of the Northwest YMCA, and was a member of the San Antonio Executive Association and the Harp and Shamrock Society. He was a life-member of the San Antonio Livestock Association.

McGuire was currently serving his 12th year as a member of the Board of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. As Deputy Imperial Potentate, part of the 13-member body that helps govern the Shriners fraternity, he was slated to serve as Imperial Potentate of Shriners International the highest rank in the Shriners fraternity from 2009-2010. He was a longtime chairman of the Salary, Personnel and Retirement Committee for Shriners Hospitals for Children and was serving as chairman of the Building and Equipment and the Budget Committees. He had served as an emeritus member of the Houston Shriners Hospital Board of Governors and as treasurer and chairman of the Finance Committee.

McGuire was raised as a Master Mason in 1958 and was a member of the Triune Lodge #15. He served as Master of the Lodge in 1997 and was a District Deputy Grand Master in 2000. He was a member of the York Rite, 32nd Degree Knight Commander of the Court of Honor of Scottish Rite, Past Director of the Jesters, Past President of Cabiri, Past President of the Order of Quetzalcoatl, and a Past Potentate of Alzafar Shriners. He was the First President of the Texas Shrine Golf Assocation, and a Past President of Alzafar Golf Unit. For the past 25 years, McGuire had served as a representative to the Imperial Council. He had served as chairman of the Dispensations and Charters Committee, and as vice-chairman of the Imperial Marshal Aides Committee. In 2008, he was invited into membership in the St. Anthony Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, and received his 50-year pin from the Grand Lodge of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Muriel McGuire.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Stuart McGuire; daughter, Janice Lynn McGuire; son, Patrick Stuart McGuire and wife, Debra Ann; grandchildren, Morgan Elaine, Lindsey Kate, Lensey Ann, and Caleb Edward.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oxford United Methodist Church, 9655 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78240, Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, Florida 33631-3356 www.donate2shc.org/mcguire, or the charity of one's choice.