Eloise Alice Strang, 88, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 after a brief illness.
Eloise was born September 25, 1920 in Beaumont, Texas to Philip and Ada Buteaud. She was a 1938 graduate of South Park High School and a lifelong member of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica. She dedicated over forty years of her life to the care of her beloved husband, James. Eloise enjoyed spending time as a volunteer at St. Anthony Cathedral School library. Eloise was a loving wife, mother and friend of many.
She is survived by her son, Joel Strang and his wife Susan of Richmond; daughters, Ann Daigle and her husband John of The Woodlands, Sharon Taucer and her husband Anton of Buna; sister, Betty Wellons of Austin; grandchildren, Karen Bradberry, Melissa Katz, Denise Brister, Aimee Daigle, John Daigle, Philip Taucer, William Taucer, Katie Strang, Allison Strang; great grandchildren, Patrick McGowan, Elissa Bradberry, Kimberly Wareham, Bonnie Brister, and Sofia Katz. Her husband James H. Strang, Jr.; great grandson, James Bradberry; and her parents preceded her in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be recited Friday, February 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School, 850 Forsythe, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
