Walter Weber

Walter Thomas “Tom” Weber passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in the comfort of his home on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Union Valley near Nixon, Texas. Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joy Walker Weber; sons, Matthew Weber and wife Kelli, Jeremy Weber, Joshua Weber and wife Zari; sister, Diane Box and husband James; brother-in-law Bobby Walker; sisters-in-law Sharon Padilla and husband Rick, Janet Zamzow and husband Keith; former daughter-in-law, Jodi Weber; four nephews; three nieces; seven great-nephews; six great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; as well as other loving family and many friends. Tom was born on April 10, 1942 in Nixon, Texas to the late Earle T. and Robbie J Hattenbach Weber. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1965 with a degree in agronomy. He later got his masters degree in education from Southwest Texas State University. After serving with the Marines in Vietnam for two years, he returned to Nixon and began working on his family ranch. He married Joy Walker on December 27, 1974. He worked as a rancher throughout his life and also taught science at Nixon-Smiley High School for 18 years before retiring in 2004. Tom was a fun-loving individual. He loved playing cards and dominoes (often jokingly accused of cheating). He enjoyed traveling, especially his extensive road trips with Jeremy. He was passionate about sports and never missed a Spurs, Astros or Aggies game if at all possible. He was a fixture at the Texas high school boys and girls state basketball tournaments, where he enjoyed his courtside seats. When he wasn’t watching sports, you could find Tom on his ranch, counting his cattle and looking for new calves. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads, identifying flowers and solving Sudoku puzzles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Trixie. A visitation will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Union Valley Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners, 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX 78155, or to the Union Valley Cemetery Association, c/o Daye Collins, P.O. Box 573, Nixon, TX 78140. Arrangements entrusted to Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521.