Annette Broussard Steinman, 82, died on September 17, 2006 in Beaumont, Texas at her residence. She was born March 17, 1924 in Beaumont, Texas, the youngest of five children of Verena Green and Clyde Eloi Broussard. Annette graduated from St. Anthony High School and Dunbarton College. In 1947, she married Douglas Emmett Steinman, Jr. who preceded her in death.
Annette was past president of the Junior League of Beaumont and was involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations that included the United Way, the Neches River Festival, and the Symphony League of Beaumont. She and her husband Doug were the 1997 recipients of the Barry F. Long Award as Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers of the year.
Annette’s grace and generosity made her the heart of her family, a beloved sister and a dear friend to many. She accepted and welcomed everyone with a sweet smile, word of encouragement and quiet humor. She showed us the beauty that is revealed when we look for God in everyone we meet.
She is survived by her children – Anne Reed Steinman and Tammy and Paul Steinman of Beaumont, Patricia Steinman Doyle and Joan and Mike Patterson of Houston, Kathy and John Steinman of Austin, and Grace and Gene Foca of Chatham, New Jersey. She is survived by 15 grandchildren – Brian Meter and his wife Toyah of Detroit, Michigan; Christopher and Elizabeth Meter of Seattle, Washington; Joseph, William and Bridget Doyle and Zoë and Max Patterson of Houston; Douglas and Claire Steinman of Austin; John and Ben Steinman of Beaumont; Grace Anne, Katherine, and Patrick Foca of Chatham, New Jersey. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren – Summer King and Brian Meter, Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her brother and sisters Joe Broussard II and Katherine Belle Doyle of Beaumont, Mary Elizabeth Donovan of Houston and Estelle Schleuter of Pasadena, California, nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Sue Steinman Read of Portland, Oregon and her daughters.
Annette’s children give a special thank you to the women who cared for their mother with love and dignity: Shelia Patterson, Linda Simon and Linda’s Angels – Crystal, Sarah, and Helen.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by a Christian Vigil at 7:00 PM at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, September 20 at 10 AM in St. Anne Catholic Church, Beaumont, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the causes Annette loved – St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77702; St. Anne Catholic Education, 375 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702; Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 829, Beaumont, Texas 77704-0829; the H.O.W. Center of Beaumont, 2509 Cable, Beaumont, Texas 77703; or Southeast Texas Hospice, P.O. Box 2385, Orange, Texas 77631.
