Preston E. Jardell, 84, of Beaumont, died Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A native of Gueydan, Louisiana and resident of Beaumont for many years, Mr. Jardell was owner of Jardell Beaumont Sewing Machines. He was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Jardell was a member of an Infantry Rifle Squad with Company C, 424th Infantry Regiment 106th Division, in the European Campaign.
His wife, Virginia Jardell preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Janet Jardell of Groves; son, Joseph Preston Jardell and his wife Kathy of Port Arthur; six grandchildren, Valerie Matkin and her husband Kyle of Houston, Monica Cuccia and her husband Carey of Nederland, Christina Basham and her husband Terry of Baytown, Craig Conner of Keithville, Louisiana, Sarah Jardell and Jacob Jardell both of Port Arthur; eight great grandchildren; and other loving family members and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2007 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow with military honors at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
