Edson Jay Oefinger, age 79, a stock-farmer/rancher, of Quihi, passed away on August 27, 2007, at home. Edson was born on September 21, 1927, in upper Quihi. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Amanda Haby Oefinger and his grandson Jonathan Reyes. Edson's survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Tschirhart Oefinger; daughter Dianne Keeton and husband Kent of San Antonio; son Steven Jay Oefinger and wife Denise of Quihi; son Clyde Oefinger and wife Dale of Utah; daughter Lorraine Oefinger of Hondo; and son Chris Oefinger and wife Lauren of Quihi; 12 grandchildren, Chad Zimmerman and wife Amy of San Antonio; Brian Zimmerman of San Antonio; Erik Jay Oefinger and wife Lynn, Andie Oefinger, Kurt Oefinger, Jordan Oefinger, Aaron Oefinger, and Carson Jay Oefinger all of Quihi; Jennifer Jacobs Munson and husband Bruce of Utah; Terence Oefinger and wife Charity of Utah; Charles and Tara Reyes of Hondo; and 7 great grandchildren, Easton Oefinger, Jessica and Tyler Jacobs all of Utah; Scarlett Oefinger of Quihi; Cole and Austin Zimmerman and Alyssa Bailey, all of San Antonio. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lee Jungman of Rio Medina; his brother-in-law Alex Tschirhart and wife Marian of Castroville; and his sister-in-law Melrose Bendele of San Antonio. Edson attended Sturm Hill School in upper Quihi and Hondo, graduating from Hondo High School in 1946. While attending Hondo High School, he played Owls football and baseball and participated in the FFA and Dancing Club. Later he loved watching Hondo football games, especially when his sons or grandsons played football for Hondo. After attending one year at the Uvalde Junior College, he worked for the Hondo Highway Department and played in the Highway 90 baseball league. From 1950-1955 Edson and Shirley leased and operated the Quihi Shop. Then Edson followed in his father's footsteps by entering the cattle business and was well known for his Registered Polled Herefords. He was a 60 year member of Hermann Sons, 55 year member of the Quihi Gun Club and a member of Catholic Life. He liked to play pitch and was an excellent player and teacher. If you were his child or grandchild, you had to learn the game of pitch from Edson. Edson loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family, but most of all he loved working with his cattle. He knew each cow as well as he knew his children. The Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home will be open for visitation on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 from 12 to 5:30 pm. The Rosary will be held on Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:00 pm at St. Louis Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, Sept. 1, at 9:00 am at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville, TX. Interment will follow the Mass at the Hondo Cemetery in Hondo, TX. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Therapy Research Center, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com