Jean Louise Schroeder, 79, of Beaumont passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born to Bessie and Louis Hawley on September 10, 1929 in Beaumont, Texas. Jean married F.W. “Boots” Schroeder on July 16, 1945. Together, they were the organizational leaders of the Amelia 4-H Club and were recognized for their forty years of service to the youth.
She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church and a former employee of Beaumont Senior Citizens Association. She dedicated her life to her family and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, F.W. “Boots” Schroeder; parents, Bessie and Louis Hawley; and brothers, Jack and Frank Hawley.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Debbie Audilet and husband Jimmy; sons, Bill Schroeder and wife Patricia, R.D. Schroeder and wife Leigh Ann, Tommy Schroeder and wife Lana, Donny Schroeder and wife Suzan, and Robbie Schroeder and wife Joan; sisters-in-law, Margie and LaRue Hawley and Alena Schroeder; brothers-in-law, Johnny Schroeder and wife Sandy, Ickey Schroeder and wife Edith and Marvin Schroeder and wife Patsy; grandchildren, Patty Schroeder Leblanc, Jay Townsend, Billy Schroeder, Scott Schroeder, Kristi Schroeder Espino, Josh Townsend, Chad Schroeder, Wendy Schroeder Burnaman, Tylene Schroeder Gearheart, Terrica Schroeder Beaton, Lance Schroeder, Shannon Schroeder Nelson, Cody Schroeder, and Ryan Schroeder; and thirty-four great grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Reverend Carla Shield, pastor of Forest Park United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 at Broussard’s.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Haven of America, 3655 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713, or you may call 409-866-2400.
