Service to Spring
A founding member of the Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Arthur helped establish an institution dedicated to protecting his neighbors.
REMEMBERING OUR PARK’S NAMESAKE
Arthur Edward Bayer
December 3, 1918 – September 17, 2011
A life of service. A lasting place in Spring.
Arthur Bayer was a local businessman and community leader whose name lives on at Arthur Bayer Park, the home of Bayer Girls Softball Association.
HIS LIFE & LEGACY
A neighbor who helped build a community
For many years, Arthur owned and operated Bayer Lumber Co. in Old Town Spring. His contributions extended beyond his business and into the civic life of the community he called home.
Community leadership
He served on the original board of directors of Security Bank in Spring and was a member of Spring Masonic Lodge for 60 years.
A hometown honor
Spring Independent School District recognized Arthur among its 75 heroes for the district’s 75th anniversary.
Remembered by his family
Arthur passed away in Spring, Texas, on September 17, 2011, at age 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Mae Bayer.
His obituary names his son, Donald Bayer, and daughter-in-law, Colette; his daughter, Theresa Mullins, and son-in-law, James; grandchildren Amanda Bayer, Donny Bayer, Ben Charlton, and Leslie Charlton; and great-granddaughter Clover Grace Bayer.
His name. Our home field.
Arthur Bayer Park carries his name into new generations. Today, it is a place where girls learn league softball, teammates become friends, and families come together.
Bayer Girls Softball Association honors Arthur’s place in Spring’s history. Each season at Bayer Park is an opportunity to care for this shared space and strengthen the community around it.
In grateful memory of Arthur Edward Bayer.
May the park that bears his name continue to bring our community together.
Biographical remembrance based on the obituary published by Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery and community history provided to the league. Read Arthur’s original obituary.
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