Kathy Salter-Getschel, 59, of Beaumont, died Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mrs. Getschel was employed with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department for twenty-one years.
Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Getschel of Port Neches; grandchildren, Jaclyn Getschel and Jace Melancon both of Port Neches; sister, Judy Baber of Mauriceville; brother, Jack Salter and his wife Julie of Lumberton; niece, Sheri Sherwin and her husband Jon and their son, Matthew; nephews, David Baber, Eric Salter and his wife Kassia and Phillip Huff; and other loving family members.
Her parents, Hoyt and Margaret Salter; and son, Jerry Getschel, Jr. preceded her in death.
Mrs. Getschel was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had a love for animals, music and she loved a good joke. She is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will be serving as pallbearers. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the mortuary.
The family would like to thank Magnolia Manor staff and residence and Odyssey Hospice staff for all of their time and compassion that they shared with her.
