JOHN LYNN BINTLIFF, Nov 12, 2009

Lou Congelio — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

JOHN LYNN BINTLIFF

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JOHN LYNN BINTLIFF, long time Houston photographer and artist lost his battle with cancer November 12. John was born to Arla and Chester Bintliff February 22, in Houston, Texas. John graduated from Parsons School of Art in New York. He traveled extensively, but was most known for his photographs taken throughout Texas. He enjoyed sharing his talents with the George Ranch and the Texans Children's Hospital where he worked to encourage creativity among the children. John was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Ben. He is survived by brothers, McClure and Richard, his children, Jeff, Diane, Terry and Joel, and five grandchildren. John spent the later years of his life in New Ulm doing what he loved best, capturing the beauty of Texas. A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, November 22 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley in Brenham..

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"John,you are a great man with an infectious smile. It was a pleasure working with you and a privelege to call you friend. My thoughts and prayers to Jeff and the family. With much love, Kathryn Jost."
"I still have one of John's prints, I got it from him sometime in the 80's when I worked at the Hofbrau and he was a STAR! ....A true artist. The print has travelled with me across the country and has been a treasure to me. I am grateful to have..."
"Uncle Lynn, I remembered you when I was very young and your smile. You were inspiring that you lived through your passion throughout your life, taking pictures. I am honored one was given to me and my husband for our wedding and it hangs in our..." Tina Bintliff-Hambly (Austin)
"John was a fixture at our household (Don Weitinger Family) in the 70's. He was so much fun....a true spirit of those times. He did a soul capturing family portrait of us, which stills hangs in Dad's house. All my best to the Bintliff family. Cherish..."
"John was a fixture at our household (Don Weitinger Family) in the 70's. He was so much fun....a true spirit of those times. He did a soul capturing family portrait of us, which stills hangs in Dad's house. All my best to the Bintliff family. Cherish..." Dona Garrett (Grapevine, TX)

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