Easter Rouen, a longtime resident of Beaumont, went to the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at her son’s home in Houston, where she had resided for the past year and a half. She was the beloved wife of the late Nelson Rouen, whose occupation pipefitting led them to travel the world, living in Europe, Canada, and Korea. They were married nearly fifty years.
Easter is survived by her two sons, Robert (Boots) Rouen and his wife Beverly, and their son, Derrick, and daughter Mandy Cole and her husband Chandler; and Michael Rouen and his wife Mary Ellen, along with their children, David, Heather, and Dawn Rouen; she is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Rector and Pete Doucette both of Visalia, California; and many nephews and nieces; as well as a host of lifelong friends. Easter was preceded in death by her sisters, Robbie Jenan also of Visalia, California and Marie Apperson of Jacksonville, Texas.
Easter, was named for her birthday on Easter Sunday, 1919, has worn many hats. She has been the “candy lady” for many kids in her neighborhood. She was a charter member of the Beaumont Quilt Guild, and her passion for quilting led her to join several other sewing related groups. She attended Sunday mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica and was also known at daily mass at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Her keen interest in others was demonstrated by her many church related activities over the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2006 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2006 with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.