Anna Catherine Rauwerda Van Marion, 85, of Nederland, died Thursday, May 29, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Nederland, she was born on July 4, 1928, to Geraldine Hagen and William Rauwerda.
Anna is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Alvin Van Marion of Nederland; son, Leonard Van Marion; daughters, Wilhelmina Allen and Christina Akbari; grandchildren, Brad Van Marion, Bree Cammack, Brittny Williams, Ariana Akbari, and Syrina Akbari; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lucille Lang and Elizabeth Wilburn.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Adriana McManus and Geraldine Roetschke.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Odyssey Hospice; the nurses, aides, and caregivers.
A gathering of Mrs. Van Marion’s family and friends will be from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland, with her graveside service to follow at 3:15 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 101 Block Street, Port Neches.
