Today the Lord took home Ella W. Achten, 94, of Beaumont. We lost a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Always ready to lend a helping hand. She owned and operated the Silver Barrel in the 50’s and was employed by Shepherd’s Laundry.
Preceding Ella in death was her husband, John Achten; son, John D. Achten; and grandson, Bobby Watkins. Her survivors include her brother, George Smith Wells of Oceanside, California; children, Evelyn Menard and her husband Nelson of Winnie, and Frances Yates and Barbara Rowley both of Beaumont; grandchildren, John Fontenot and his wife Donna of Cedar Creek; Madelyn Cleveland of Winnie, Darrel Daigle and his wife Ava of Lufkin, Lorraine Davenport and her husband Mike of Silsbee, Brian Hamm and his wife Shawna of Highlands, and Charlie Watkins and his wife Darcie of China; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Eulogy by Brian Hamm and officiated by Chaplin Guerrero. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery with Jimmy Jones, Randy Castell, Al Antilley, Nathan Bibb, Rick Graves and Jim Watkins Serving as pallbearers will be. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007 at the mortuary.
Special thanks to all at Harbor Hospice and special friends Mary Vandergift, Betty Bibb, Dr. Rogelio Mendoza and Raul Lopez.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmotruary.com.
