Jack Charles Weeren, 84 of Nederland, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Nederland with Reverend Toney Miller officiating, and special memories by Reverend Elden Reed. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Broussard’s in Nederland.
Mr. Weeren was a native of Cleveland, Texas and lived in Nederland for the past 60 years. He was a teacher and Vocational Director for Nederland I.S.D, retiring in 1979. Jack was also owner and operator of Weeren Enterprises until 2003. He was a decorated WWII veteran, serving with the United States Army, where he received 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart, and was a member of the American Legion Post in Nederland. Jack was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Nederland, and boldly supported his Texas A&M Aggies.
Preceding Mr. Weeren in death was his brother, Herbert Jacob Weeren. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jimmie Lou Weeren of Nederland; son, Michael “Mike” C. Weeren and wife Nola of Nederland; daughters; Pamela Ann Collins and husband Jimmy of Nederland, Patricia Ann Cropper of Fort Worth; sister, Margaret Otto and husband John of Needville; grandchildren, Jeremy M. Weeren and wife Jennifer, Julie M. Blackwell and husband Brent, Jacob M. Weeren, Justin J. Collins and wife Keri, Kaye Lynn Collins and boy friend Todd Guidry, Cameron C. Collins, Amanda M. Cropper, Nicholas R. Cropper and great grandson, Connor M. Blackwell.
Memorial contributions in Jack’s memory may be directed to The First United Methodist Church, 104 13th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627 or charity of choice.
