Maurine Genecov Muntz

Graveside services for Maurine Genecov Muntz, 88, of Tyler, will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler with Rabbi Neal Katz officiating, under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Maurine passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was born in 1927 in Corsicana, the only daughter of Aleck and Hilda Genecov. She lived a full and remarkable life, filled with generosity and acts of kindness. She met Robert Muntz when he came to Tyler during World War II for training at Camp Fannin. They married in 1947 and traveled the world, becoming avid orchid collectors. When her husband died unexpectedly in 1978, Maurine continued to grow spectacular varieties of orchids in her own greenhouse. She also helped organize the local Tyler quilting guild and received a life-time membership. Mrs. Muntz is survived by her son, Martin Muntz of Tyler; daughters, Terry Darryl and husband Dennis of Tyler, Linda Lynn and husband Paul of Houston and Debbie Janelle and husband Al of Austin. She was blessed with grandsons, Robert Nathan and Eric Lynn and granddaughters, Ashley Darryl and Laura Nathan-Garner and husband Richard; two great-grandchildren, Lilah and David; cherished sister-in-law, Evelyn Muntz and numerous nieces and nephews. Maurine was a philanthropist who spread her gifts across Tyler. She was the first UT Tyler Patriot of the Year, an award to recognize her lasting contribution to the University and again recognized as a Patriot for her support of the Fine Arts building but, she usually preferred to be anonymous. She was passionate about the Tyler Day Nursery and she was a founder of the Tyler Chapter of Hadassah. Maurine was a lifetime member of Congregation Beth El. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Richard Idell, Tracy Lisner, Ronnie Horsley, John Regan, Robert Nathan and Eric Lynn. Maurine’s family wishes to thank her caregivers, Sammie, Frances, Doris, Darlene and Judy for making her days more comfortable and entertaining. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor may be made to Congregation Beth El, 1010 Charleston, Tyler, TX 75703, the Tyler Day Nursery, 2901 W. Gentry Parkway, Tyler, TX 75702 or a charity of your choice.

Maurine Genecov Muntz

October 5, 1927 - April 12, 2016