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1951 - 2012
 Evelyn Clarice (Elliott) Schweng, 61, passed away peacefully at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont on October 6, 2012, after a courageous, two-year battle against cancer. A private memorial service has already been held. Evelyn was born in Bethesda, MD, on January 31, 1951, the daughter of Arzie Elvin and Irene (Cantrell) Elliott. She graduated from Texas Womans University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and worked as a public health nurse for over twenty years, retiring from the Texas Department of Health in 2009. Evelyn was a lifetime member of Eastern Star and enjoyed her membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, an activity shared with her daughter and granddaughters. She was active in the American Cancer Society, and she was a graduate of the Citizens on Patrol Academy. She was an avid reader and an enthusiastic bridge player. Evelyn loved the seashore, especially Crystal Beach, and she enjoyed fishing and crabbing. She adored her two granddaughters and loved shopping for them. She is survived by her husband, Billy Schweng, her daughter and son-in-law Kathryn Irene and Alex Newton, her two granddaughters Sophia and Evelyn Evie Newton, by her mother, Irene Tingley of Wright City, Oklahoma, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a generous, caring person who was quick to offer help and sympathy to others and who will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, your local womens shelter or to another charity of your choice. Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Kathryn Irene Newton
kinewton_42@yahoo.com
Sunday October 14, 2012 at
11:18 PM
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Adapted from "Gone From My Sight" by Henry Van Dyke:
And just at the moment when someone at my side says,
There she goes! ,
there are other eyes watching her coming,
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout :
Here she comes!
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Peggy Wooten
Saturday October 13, 2012 at
12:50 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys as Evelyn's homegoing is a loss for all of us. She was a dedicated nurse who was respected by her colleagues as she always put the patient first and was a advocate for them. She was a joy to work with as she was always willing to help out and she loved to talk about Kathryn and Billy, the loves of her life. She was a dear friend and I will be forever blessed by our friendship.
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Ruth Elliott Poteete
Wednesday October 10, 2012 at
10:16 PM
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Dearest family.. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we write this. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God pour down an extra amount of peace during this time. We love you all. Ruth, Fred, Asa, Chelsea, Asher, Ana Jayne and Axel and Aunt Anna Myrle. Hugs from Oklahoma.
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JAN & DAVID FARRELL
Tuesday October 9, 2012 at
5:29 PM
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Our prayers are with you & your family. I worked with Evelyn at Tyler County Hospital many years ago and she was a great lady & nurse. So very sorry for your loss.
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JAN WILSON WOODVILLE
Tuesday October 9, 2012 at
7:40 AM
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Praying that God grant you an extra measure of His strength during this most difficult time and always. Evelyn was a special lady. Thinking of all of you.
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Shirley and Ruel Bain and family
Monday October 8, 2012 at
8:54 PM
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Billy, Kathryn and granddaughters, also Irene, Gwen and Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss! We loved you so very much, Aunt Shirley and Uncle Ruel Bain and your cousins, Bill, Keith, Anita and Trisha, also my grandchildren, Lee Bradley, Casey, Kelli, William, Emily and Lonnie.
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Bill Palmer
billandmar@sbcglobal.net
Monday October 8, 2012 at
10:50 AM
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Dear Billy Wayne,
So sorry to hear about Evelyn. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
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