Edgar Nils Svendsen, 88, of Beaumont, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A long time resident of Beaumont, Ed was born June 25, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York to Nils and Albertine Svendsen. He was a retired mechanical engineer for Mobil Oil, a company he had worked for since 1955. He served seven years in the Navy during World War II and it was at this time that he met his first wife, Emily Horonzy, who preceded him in death in 1955. He later met and married Theresa Zubrovic, who died in 1993.
Ed enjoyed watercolor painting, his pre-IKE beach house on Crystal Beach, fly fishing, trips to Norway and baking biscotti. He was recently preparing to move to an apartment in College Station where he was excited to be making new friends and joining the local art league.
His parents, Nils and Albertine Svendsen; brother, Robert; sons, Peter and Drik; and daughter, Kim preceded him in death. Also preceding him were wives, Emily and Theresa.
Survivors include his daughters, Karen Rush and her husband Jim of Beaumont, and Betty-Ann Svendsen and husband Steve DiMarco of College Station; and son, Niel of Houston. Ed was very proud of his grandchildren, Kelly Rush Williams and her husband Trent, Casey Rush Duncan and her husband Chris, Hunter Rush, Per Svendsen, Alexis and Bailey Svendsen, Grace, Nicholas, Thomas and James DiMarco. Ed was fortunate to have spent time with his first great-grandchild, Rush Williams, born in March 2009.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Broussard’s. Following cremation, his interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norwegian Seamen’s Church, care of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, 77701.
