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Wayne "Wainer" Maher, 56, of San Angelo, unexpectedly passed from this earth into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. Due to the nature of this tragedy a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. Wayne was born April 7, 1958, in Burnet, Texas, to Frances Lee Pierce and Gary William Maher. He was a resident of San Angelo since 1962. He started his working career at the age of 17 with Doss Brothers Painting, Tommy Harp Painting, he then owned B&M Painting with Robert Brest. He was on a mission to learn more skills that he would need later on in life which lead him to Rick Abbott Construction, Mike Eckardt Construction and Templeton Construction. He then gained the knowledge and abilities to own Wainer Built Construction. Wayne married his best friend and love of his life, Sharon L. Ogden, on Dec. 19, 1981. With this unity came two more blessings, Jeramy Wayne and April Denise Maher. He was given the opportunity by Sunoco Logistics to make a career change that he loved an allowed him to build his dream home with his loving wife and soulmate, Sharon, in life of 32 years. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish which he started at an early age with his best friend, Jerry Bruno. He had an undying love for fishing as much as he did for riding his motorcycles. Wayne was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eldon and Ilene Lee; father-in-law Eldon Wayne Ogden Jr.; brother-in-law Ronny Clanton; and sister-in-law Cindy S. Clanton. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ogden Maher; son Jeramy W. Maher and wife Tiffany; daughters April D. Maher and Heather Maher-Kwolelk and husband Aaron; mother-in-law Ruth Ogden; sister-in-law Cherie Flores and husband Danny; mother Francis Pierce and Bill; sisters Celisa Lee, Rachael Kitchens and Michael and Carol Maher; and brother James Maher and family. He was also blessed with many grandchildren, Samantha, David, Chasity, Gavin, Austin, Koltyn and Branson; and many nieces and nephews. Wayne was loved, respected and admired by many close friends and clients he worked for. Memorials may be made to Children's Welfare Board of Mertzon, Texas or Toys for Tots. Luke 23:34 But Jesus was saying "Father forgave them for they know not what they do". And they cast lots, dividing up his garments among themselves.
"Beyond the Sunset" Should you go first and I remain, to walk the road alone, I'll live in memories garden, dear. With happy days we've known. In spring I'll wait for rose's red, when faded, the lilacs blue. In early fall when brown leaves fall, I'll catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain, for battles to be fought, each thing You've touched along the way will be a hallowed spot. I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile, tho blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope. Should you go first and I remain, one thing I'll have you do Walk Slowly down that long long path, for soon I'll follow you. I want to know each step you take, so I may take the same. For someday down that lonely road you'll hear me call your name.