Adrienne Hitchcock Weis

born on June 15, 1924, in McAlester, Oklahoma.

She received her education in McAlester and graduated from McAlester High School in 1941.

Growing up she excelled at piano, tap dancing, singing, and playing percussion instruments in

the band. During the summers of 1939 and 1940, she attended the National Music Camp in

Interlochen, Michigan, where she furthered her studies in piano, accordion and drums. In

1939, she attended the New York World’s Fair where she performed in the symphonic

orchestra, choir and accordion ensembles.

In 1942, after High School, she attended Monticello College, a women’s college in Alton,

Illinois. After one year she went on to the University of Oklahoma graduating in 1945 with a

degree in Business. She was a life long active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

After graduation she moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where she worked for Phillips Petroleum

Company. There she met Robert Weis on a blind date. They were married on March 7, 1948

and started their life in Phillips, Texas where Robert worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. In

1953, they were transferred to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they raised four children.

Adrienne was very active in her children’s lives as they were growing up as well as in the

community where they lived. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Girl Scout Leader, very

active in the Service League, and a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. She was also

active in the local DAR chapter. Her support and passion for the performing arts was an

important part of her entire life. In fact, Adrienne fostered a love of music in all her children’s

lives.

After the death of her husband, Robert, in 2009, Adrienne moved to Querencia, a retirement

community in Austin, Texas, to be near family. During her time there she enjoyed the

community immensely and everything the community offered. She attended concerts,

speaking engagements, exercise classes, book clubs, happy hours, and served as a Board

member. She loved interacting with Querencia’s community of accomplished residents.

Adrienne was defined by a constant curiosity about people, nature, spirituality and the world.

She enjoyed learning about others’ lives and experiences as well as sharing her own. She was

devoted to her family and was extremely proud of her four children, six grandchildren, and six

great grandchildren. She was the matriarch of the family and the glue that kept the family

together. She loved traveling and exploring the West while spending time with family.

Adrienne, your infectious smile, your zest for life and your kindness will be missed by all.

Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Weis and a beloved son John H.

Weis. She is survived by her children: Anita Mapes and husband Jim, of Austin, Texas; Robert

H. Weis and wife Janice of Heppner, Oregon; Daughter-in-law Janis Weis of Salt Lake City,

Utah; Lawrence A. Weis and Lee Ann Lackey of Post Falls, Idaho. She is also survived by six

grandchildren: Jennifer Elsebaie of Geneva, Illinois; Rebekka Holmes of Phoenix, Arizona;

Robert C. Weis of Port Townsend, Washington; David H. Weis of Driggs, Idaho; Allison Weis of

Salt Lake City, Utah; Julie F. Weis of Salt Lake City, Utah; great grandchildren Josie Elsebaie,

Adrian Elsebaie, Vivian Holmes, Everett Holmes, Gibson Weis, and Shayla Weis.

A service celebrating the life of Adrienne Weis is to be held on June 15th, at 11:00 AM, in the sanctuary at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, located at 7127 Bee Cave Road, in Austin, Texas.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to: The Austin Symphony Orchestra;

Attn: Development Office - 1806 Rio Grande Street Austin, Texas 78701.