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PYNDUS Philip R. Pyndus, 85, much beloved husband, father, grandfather, business and community leader, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2007. Born November 9, 1921, in Houston, TX, to Harry and Anna Pyndus, he volunteered for U.S. Army service in World War II. Afterwards, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors with a BBA degree. He entered the steel business in Houston, TX, with the Moncrief-Lenoir Steel Company, later moving to San Antonio, where he opened his own company, Pyndus Steel. Church and civic involvements included: two-term City Councilman, District 8; San Antonios Rey Feo XX; Vice-President, Santa Rosa Mens Club; Director, Sub-Contractors Association; President, Alamo City Toastmasters; Board Member, Union State Bank; Member, San Antonio Breakfast Club, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and President, St. Pius X Booster Club. An active conservative, he also served on the welcoming committee for Ronald Reagans 1980 visit to San Antonio. An avid tennis player, he captained the Oak Hills Mens 3.5 Seniors 55 team to a national championship in Tucson, AZ, in 1993. In 2001, he and spouse Margie became Texas Senior Olympics Champions, representing the state in National Senior Olympics competition. He is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Milton Pyndus and George T. Pyndus. He is survived by his spouse of 59 years, Margaret H. Pyndus; daughter Beth Pyndus Morin and son-in-law, Dr. Ronald R. Morin; son Richard M. Pyndus and daughter-in-law, Jeanette A. Pyndus; grandchildren, Katherine Marie Morin and David Michael Morin; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley E. Pyndus and Mary Jane Pyndus; sister-in-law Dollie Pyndus, and numerous nieces and nephews. A remarkably kind, generous and chivalrous gentleman with a wonderful smile and sense of humor, he will be greatly missed. His memorial Mass is Thursday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Lukes Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Drive, San Antonio, TX 78228, with reception following in the Parish Hall. Our family would like to thank the VITAS Hospice Team #560 for their extraordinary compassion in the care of our father. We would also like to thank the wonderful staff of The Arbors at Homewood Residence for all they did to cheer up and make comfortable his final days.

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Philip R. Pyndus

November 9, 1921 - May 9, 2007