Richard L. Stonnell — In Loving Memory

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Richard L. “Stoney” Stonnell, 81, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends. Born August 31, 1930, in Ocean City, New Jersey, to Gertrude Monaghan Stonnell and Richard N. Stonnell; and had been a resident of the Beaumont area most of his life. Mr. Stonnell was a retired maintenance planner and scheduler with Aramco and was a United States Navy veteran having served in the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Opal Stonnell of Beaumont; daughters, Lorrie Wiggins of Beaumont and Kathy Reiff and her husband, Ed of Katy: five grandchildren, Melissa Wiggins, Emily Reiff, Michelle Wiggins, Graham Reiff, and Caitlin Reiff; three great grandchildren, Haylee Westerterp, Chase Strong, and Talen Brown; brother, Norman Stonnell of New Jersey; and numerous other relatives and extended family.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2011, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends for visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Broussard’s.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of family & friends

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

September 18, 2011

5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

1605 N. Major

Beaumont, TX 77713

September 19, 2011

2:00 p.m.

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Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

4955 Pine

Beaumonnt, TX 77703

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Condolences (6)

Casey Windrider Houston, TX December 13, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing at this late date. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all of our family. He will be greatly missed.

Shelly & Gabbie VanHook Beaumont, TX September 20, 2011

Mrs. Opal and family,
It is with a very heavy heart that we write to express our deepest sympathy and sorrow of the loss of your beloved one. He was a wonderful gentleman that greeted us when we moved to Texas and made us feel at home. I still remember the day he 'rescued' me from my hot attic when he could only see my dangling legs. Needless to say he shared some common sense with me that day. Both of you supported my daughter and her endeavors. I never pressed for details but always kept a careful watch from afar. Please know that our hearts go out to all his wonderful family and friends and that he was a special neighbor. A little thought of comfort: I taught my daughter that when a soul passes to heaven, a little tear is made in the night sky, and Mr. Richard is peeking out as a star to look over you. With heartfelt sympathy, thoughts, and prayers, Shelly & Gabbie ~j~

Helen (Michael) Lowe Bel Air, MD September 17, 2011

To all of Dick's family and friends:

I never knew Dick personally but my brother, Grant Michael, was in his graduating class at Pleasantville High School, Pleasantville, NJ (which has been omitted from his obituary) and Grant was a friend of his back then. I used to hear Grant speak of him often. Norman and Helen were classmates of mine in 1953, so I do know them. I send you all my sympathy and hope that you will be comforted by your many memories in the days and years ahead.