Mara Lynn Jewell
June 25, 1956 ~ December 27, 2012
Mara Jewell was born in St. Charles , MO on June 25, 1956. She died in San Antonio, December 27, 2012 in the loving presence of her mother and sister after a long illness with cancer. Mara's short life was filled with many adventures and numerous accomplishments. In her youth, Mara was involved in local community and school theater, and gymnastics. She went on to become a member of the Mankato State University gymnastics team, and eventually returned to teaching gymnastics during her years in San Antonio, and fulfilled a lifelong dream of opening her own gym. Mara served in the United States Army from 1980 to 1988 during which time she was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster). Mara was an active member of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio, as well as the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Hill Country. Mara brought many friends together in very special and creative ways. She served on numerous church committees over the years, and lifted her voice in both choirs. Mara will be remembered and loved for her seemingly endless energy, quick wit and creativity, and indomitable spirit. Mara is survived by her parents, Burton and Patt Meisel, and two younger sisters: Karon Sandberg of Mankato, MN and Charla (Jeff) Eccles of Eagan, MN; two children, Louis and Katra Jewell, and grandchildren, Madison and Haley Jewell, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. A memorial service to celebrate Mara's life will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio on 12 January 2013 at 1:30 pm. Mapping Address: Gill Rd & Beryl Dr Mailing Address: 7150 W Interstate 10 San Antonio, Texas 78213-3465 (210) 344-4695
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Mara was an amazing person. For a short time It was my privilege and pleasure to share some of the magic that Mara created at Jewell’s Gymnastic Center. I was inspired by her ability to do seeming anything. She had more energy than anyone I have worked with in my 45+ years of teaching. Everyone associated with the gym adored her. That was a lucky bunch of kids that walked through the doors of Jewell’s Gymnastic Center.
I had the privilege of knowing Mara when she owned Jewel ‘s Gym. She was a delightful person and encouraged her gymnasts to achieve. My young granddaughter continues her gymnastics endeavors because Mara instilled a love of the sport in her. I consider Maria’s influence the foundation of my granddaughter’s success.
I attended a dinner that Mara hosted at her apartment for friends from church after her gym closed. Mara seemed like an interesting person to know…but I never followed up Maybe we can take the opportunity to get to know more interesting people before they die.