Frances Elizabeth Streater, a longtime Beaumont resident, died peacefully in her home on March 15, 2007 at the age of 95.
She was born on March 9, 1912, in Richmond, Michigan. She graduated from the National College of Education in Evanston, Illinois, and then moved to Beaumont to marry Donald Streater.
As Donald's career with the Beaumont Enterprise progressed from reporter to news editor to popular columnist, Fran's life was full with family, church, and community service. They were charter members of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and both stayed active in many facets of church involvement throughout their lives. She also served on the Board of Directors of Sabine Oaks Nursing Home for many years. Her college degree in early childhood education led her to write children's stories, one of which was published in the United States and in Australia and is still used today in several textbooks.
Donald Streater died in 1992. She is survived by son, Allen Streater and his wife Erin of Fort Worth; daughter, Gail Nobles of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Keith Nobles and his wife Penny, Conner Nobles, Roger Streater and his wife Kristen, Laura Riehm and her husband, Richard, John Streater and his wife Gail; and five great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank her guardian angel, Gloria Whitmire, for her unfailing compassion, support, friendship, and care over the past years.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening, March 19, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
After a private burial, there will be a memorial service 1:00p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Scholarship Fund, 1350 N 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
