Leonard Daniel “Dan” Torbett, 66, of Sour Lake died September 17, 2008 at his residence in Pinewood. Dan was born August 2, 1942 to Leonard and Helen (Colliflower) Torbett in Washington, D.C. and was an audio salesman with The TK Group-Sound Marketing and Engineering. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Torbett of Sour Lake; children, Daniel Torbett and wife Leslie of Virginia, Mark Torbett of Michigan, Chris Schamer of Everett, Washington, Melissa Andros of Bridgeport, Texas, Tammy Gardner of Beaumont, and Dana Evans of Pt. Neches; mother, Helen Torbet of Maulding, South Carolina; brother, Dennis Torbett and wife Arlene of Oakhill, Virginia; sister, Delores Hooks and husband Bill of South Carolina; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. Immediately following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the family home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
