Inez Marie Guthrie

Inez Marie was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 20, 1913 and died Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Gus Huebner; mother, Ilma Gembler Huebner; brother, Merl A. Huebner; her beloved husband, George Clifton Guthrie and son Clifton W. Guthrie. She is survived by her daughter Merle Elizabeth Ireland; daughter-in-law, Catherine Phipps Guthrie; grandchildren, Mark Clifton Guthrie and wife, Melissa, Melissa C. Fasken and husband, Craig Fasken, Roger P. Ireland and wife, Barabara and Commander James Clifton Ireland, USN. She was blessed with five great-grandchildren, Gillian Leigh Guthrie, Grayson Clifton Guthrie, Piper Jewel Fasken, John Preston Ireland and Penelope Laine Ireland. Inez resided in San Antonio all her life and was active with her husband, and brother in the formation of C.C.C. Group, Inc., an international construction company based in San Antonio, Texas. She was a lifetime member of Highland Park Lutheran Church and was active in the Laurel Club, Altrui Court No. 89 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of N.A., Order of the Eastern Star, Bexar Chapter 616, Daughter's of the Nile, Nekodah Temple No. 44 and the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann. Inez supported and was active in the American Legion, Arthur Glember Post 375, named after her uncle killed in WWI. She served as a Docent at the University Of Texas Institute Of Texan Culture. She told vivid tales of the hardships and adventures of the early settlers and captivated her audiences for over 20 years. Inez was a fifth generation Texan who loved to study the history of the State. She belonged to The German Texas Heritage Society, San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society, Bandera Historical Society and also a member of Jane Douglas Chapter, Daughters the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Chapter 6. After the death of her husband, Inez established a scholarship fund for worthy students at Oklahoma State University in the names of George Clifton and Inez Guthrie. Inez was a devoted wife, mother, dedicated bridge player and good friend to many as well as an inspiration of courage and honesty. She will live forever in our hearts. The family would like to give special thanks to Annette Garnett for her help and kindness, also, our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Franklin Park and Caring Companions. GRAVESIDE SERVICE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014, 2:00 P.M., MISSION BURIAL PARK SOUTH, 1700 S E MILITARY DRIVE. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Institute of Texan Culture, 801 Csar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78233 or www.texancultures.com.