Leona Domel Hallmark — In Loving Memory

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Leona Domel Hallmark, 93, of Beaumont, died May 28, 2012, at The Clairmont. She was born to Selma Kalmbach Domel and Adolph Domel, Sr., in Georgetown, on July 2, 1918. Leona retired from J.C. Penney’s as a manager in their cosmetic department.

She joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day. Leona was a past president of Bethlehem ALCW and WELCA from 1961-1962 and 1994-1995. She was also involved in the Sewing Circle, secretary and treasurer of the DORCAS Circle, and church custodian. Leona taught Sunday school and assisted with confirmation classes for over twenty-five years. She volunteered at Some Other Place by preparing and serving meals, and she was involved in various other activities at church and in the community.

Survivors include her son, Dale Hallmark and his wife, Nathalie of Beaumont; sister, Elisabeth Marak of Georgetown; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Avard Boyce “Al” Hallmark; parents; sisters, Mary Schwertner, Minnie Herzog, Hulda Marberger, Selma Noack, Martha Domel, and Alice Holderrieth; and brothers, A.G., Adolph, Jr., Robert, Bert, Georg, and Norbert Domel.

A gathering of Mrs. Hallmark’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 777 North 4^th Street, with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

Serving as pallbearers will be Lee Allen Noack, Richard Nemec, Ronald Nemec, Gregory Nemec, John McShan, and Hal Doerre. Honorary pallbearers will be J.T. Beckman, Earl Gilmore, Lonnie Champagne, and Darrel Champagne.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 777 North 4^th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or to Some Other Place, P.O. Box 843, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

A special thanks to the staff of The Clairmont, Odyssey Hospice, and all her friends at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for their love and support.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary

2000 McFaddin Avenue

Beaumont, TX 77701

June 1, 2012

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

777 North 4th Street

Beaumont, TX 77701

June 2, 2012

11:00 a.m.

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Interment

Magnolia Cemetery

2291 Pine Street

Beaumont, TX 77703

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Condolences (3)

Don & Margaret Ames Austin, TX June 2, 2012

Dale & Natalie,

Although I've known you two for over 40 years I never had the pleasure of meeting Dale's mom. But knowing Dale I knew she had to be a very loving & special lady. Since we didn't get to come to the sevices I was very pleased to see the online video. What a wonderful way to show your mom & the wonderful life she lived. After watching it I felt like I had met your mom & the family she loved so dearly. Your mom & you will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Your friend,

Don Ames

Colton Weaver Beaumont, TX June 1, 2012

Mrs. Hallmark, you lived a great 93 years, you lived next door to me my entire life, and were the best next door neighbor that I have ever had. I will always remember when you would squirt me, Paige Talbert, Ethan Howard, Larielle Badon and Logan Talbert with the water hose jokingly when we rode our bikes by and being happy to receive pennies from you at Halloween. You will be missed, and nobody will forget your spunkiness: directing the lawn care service to how to mow your grass and just a couple of months ago dragging limbs to the side of the road. I will miss waving goodbye to you in the afternoons on saturdays, and our short, but meaningful conversations over the fence. I will miss you, and never forget you for the rest of my life.

DiAna Weaver Beaumont, TX June 1, 2012

Oh the memories this family has of this dear sweet German lady. The stories she told of growing up and the things she did. She mowed her own grass until she was in her late 80s, and could still be seen picking up the limbs in her yard. She talked fondly of her two pets, long gone, Shotzy I and II. Oh the homemade pies and cakes she would bring over to us. Our many talks at the fence in the evening. She will be greatly missed and thought of often. Our prayers go out to her family. We will miss you, Leona - but you are in the arms of God now and with you beloved Al.