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Leslie "John" Strieber, Jr. passed away on November 26, 2014 at the age of 80. After a long battle with Parkinson's disease, John left his earthly bounds and is now flying higher than his B-47 ever took him, where Christ's arms welcomed him home with peace and grace. He was born on December 15, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, to Leslie J. and Alta Strieber. He was predeceased by his loving and lovely wife Darlene Louise Strieber and survived by their daughter and son in law Kim and Rich Jochetz of Houston, Texas, sons and daughters in law, Les J. Strieber III and his wife Tracy of Boerne, Texas, and Bill and Amelia Strieber of Austin, Texas, and seven grandchildren, Austin, Lane, and John Jochetz, Luke and Mary Layne Strieber, and Hannah and William Strieber. He is also survived by his sister Jo Mather of Denton, Texas, and by numerous nieces and nephews. The list of John's positive attributes he possessed was endless. Above all, it was his honesty and integrity. His work ethic was unparalleled, but he was a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, and friend, always sharing his keen sense of humor. His family and his many friends will truly miss him. John graduated from Jefferson High School in San Antonio, in 1951 and from the University of Texas in Austin, in 1955, with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting, and received his Officers Commission through the Air Force ROTC Program at UT. After Air Force flight training he proudly served as Captain and B-47 Bomber Pilot in the Strategic Air Command. After the Air Force he worked for a CPA firm in Houston, Independent Oil Producer and a CPA firm in San Antonio. In 1968 he founded the CPA firm of Strieber & Associates, retiring from the firm in 1998. During his CPA career he served on the Board of the Texas Society of CPA's, on the Board and President of the San Antonio chapter of the Texas Society of CPA's, on the Board of the San Antonio Estate Planners Council, and the Board and as Chairman of the San Antonio Area Foundation. John also proudly served as Chairman of the Board of Matera Paper Company of San Antonio, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Schertz Bank and Trust, and Vice-President of Schertz Bancshares Corp. of Schertz, Texas. The relationships he forged at Matera, Schertz Bank, and Strieber & Associates were lifelong friendships and were thought by him to be part of his family. John was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church, serving in various capacities before moving to Helotes and becoming a member of Helotes Hills United Methodist Church. He also served on the Board of Trustees and as Treasurer of the Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital, and then on the Board of Trustees, Treasurer, and Vice-President of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. He was an Honorary Member of the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Board. John served as a member Board of Governors of the Methodist Healthcare System, including serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors for two years. The family would like to especially thank the caring staff at the Kendall House at Menger Springs in Boerne, the sweet caregivers from Nurse Next Door, and all the angels from Vitas Hospice for caring for and loving our Dad with such compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, 4507 Medical Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78229. There will be a visitation on Monday, December 1, 2014, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 12 noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with burial to follow at Mission Burial Park North.

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Leslie John Strieber, Jr.

December 15, 1933 - November 26, 2014