Margaret Kopke Paderas, 86, of Beaumont, died February 14, 2006, at Calder Woods. She was a lifelong native of Beaumont and was a teacher at The Angie Nall School and later retired as an administrative assistant for Triplex, Incorporated.
Margaret is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Ted Paderas of Beaumont; son, David Paderas and his wife, Lynette, of Beaumont; daughter, Norma Hawthorn and her husband, Lum, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Jennifer Steen and her husband, Doug, of College Station, Rachel Johnson and her husband, Glenn, of Old River; Anne Newton and her husband, Chris, of Austin and Zack Hawthorn of Beaumont; great grandchildren, Michelle Paderas, Danielle Paderas and Michael Johnson, of Old River, Frances Elizabeth, Margaret Maxine, and Catherine Vaughan Newton of Austin.
A graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening, February 15, 2006, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or charity of your choice.