May 2, 1949 - October 28, 2024

A celebration of life for Sharon will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703.

March 16, 1949 - October 15, 2024

Barbara Bistline Coffin, 75, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born on March 16, 1949, to Mary Helen Donalson Bistline and Ralph Eugene Bistline, in Beaumont.

Barbara grew up in Beaumont and graduated from French High School in 1967.  She had a love of baking that she learned from her mother.  Many can attest that she made the best pies in town.  Barbara was also very artistic, having painted numerous paintings, Christmas tree decorations as well as wall art.  She married her love, Mark Coffin.  They were married for 24 years.  Barbara and Mark lived in Colorado for many years before moving back to Beaumont to assist her mother.  Before moving to Colorado, Barbara was the Building Manager for the Petroleum Tower in downtown Beaumont.  Barbara was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved her children and grandchildren very much.

One of her special joys was the holidays.  She loved to decorate the inside and outside of the house with all the lights and glitter that represented the holiday. Barbara had many flowering plants around her house to make things bright and beautiful.  She loved to show her beautifully decorated house to everyone.  Her special joy of life and energy will be missed by all, especially her family.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Coffin; children, Scott Howe and his wife, Laura, of Pearland and Lisa Kelly and her husband, Tyler, of Dallas; grandchildren, Cameron Howe, Jillian Howe, Brandon Howe, Lyla Kelly, and Brooks Kelly; siblings, Ralph Bistline, Beverly Stewart, Russell Bistline, and Dale Bistline and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

 She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Nan Bistline.

 A gathering of Mrs. Coffin’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Wesley Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont. 

Novenber 25, 1948 - September 8, 2024

Hans Andrew "Kelly" Eliassen, a wonderful man who was loved so much by his family and so many of his dear friends passed away, and moved on to his next life, in Heaven, on September 8, 2024, He leaves behind his wife, Dawne. his son Taylor and his daughter-in-law Jessica and their three son's and Kelly's precious Grandsons, Christopher, Oliver and Alexander, who were a huge blessing in his life. He also leaves behind his sweet older sister Connie Parham and many family members from his wife's side of the family.

Kelly was proceeded in death by his mother, Kathryn Eliassen, from Texas, and his father, Ole Ingolf Eliassen, who was born and raised in Svolvaer, Norway, in the Lofoton Islands and served in the Norwegian Merchant Marines sailing all over the world. Ole broke his foot on ship off the coast of Texas and was put in a hospital in traction for a few weeks, where Kathryn was a nurse. Even though Ole spoke several languages but not English, he and Katheryn fell in love and got married. Ole continued to sail for the Norwegian Merchant Marines for a few years, then moved permanently to Beaumont, Texas (and learned to speak English!).

Kelly was born and raised in Beaumont, TX, where he graduated from French High School and Lamar University. After college, he joined the US Army and was based at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Serving in the Army, he became a Paratrooper and was notified that he was being deployed to Vietnam. One jump from an Airplane later, he injured his knee badly and was told that he would not be going to Vietnam because of that. He then moved on from the Army and became a Law Enforcement Officer in his hometown of Beaumont, Tx. A vacation later, he went to Colorado with friends to go snow-skiing and decided that he wanted to move there permanently and fortunately he got hired by the Lakewood, Colorado Police Department almost right away. After a few years there, he met his future wife Dawne, who had moved to Colorado from Arkansas, and they got married on May 14, 1983. Just a bit later, Kelly moved on from being a police officer to becoming an Investigator with the Lakewood Police Dept. As Kelly was with Lakewood for 20 years, he could retire because he was awarded the Investigations Position for the new Capitol Crimes Unit with the Colorado Attorney Generals Office. After serving in the Capitol Crimes Unit for just over 9 years, The state of Colorado did away with the Death Penalty and Kelly moved on to Criminal Investigations for the Arapahoe County District Attorneys Office. The last case that he worked for them was serving as the Investigator for the Aurora Movie Theatre Shooting committed by James Holmes that occurred on July 20, 2012. After that case, he made the decision to retire from Law Enforcement and Investigations.

In addition to his fascinating Professional Career. Kelly loved playing golf and traveling to interesting places with his wife and friends. He and his wife Dawne shared some Amazing Vacations at very interesting places with their very dear friends on many occasions. He was such a special person and truly will be missed by his Wife, Son and all of his family AND by his wonderful Dear friends for many, many years to come. We are all so thankful to know that he is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, since we don’t have him in our lives anymore. 

 A Celebration of Kelly's life will be held in November, at Fellowship Community Church; 6263 S. Parker Road, Centennial, CO 80016. 

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MAY 21, 1949 – MAY 8, 2024

IN THE CARE OF  Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Darlene Jan Reddell, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Humble, TX, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was born on May 21, 1949, to Robert McCauley and Bertie Fae Beane, and spent her entire life in Beaumont, TX, where she made immeasurable contributions to her community.

Jan's dedication to caring for others led her to a fulfilling career as a nurse at Southeast Texas Cardiology for almost 20 years with whom the doctors and staff were her family. Later she worked at and retired from Baptist Hospital in Beaumont after many years of service. Her commitment to her patients and her unwavering compassion touched countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on the community she served.

Becoming Catholic later in life, Jan found solace and strength in her faith as a member of Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. She lived her life guided by the principles of kindness, generosity, and love, and her faith was a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew her.

Despite the passage of time, Jan remained close to her high school classmates from French High School in 1967. Jan maintaintained lifelong friendships that brought her immense joy and companionship. Her ability to nurture and sustain these connections speaks to the depth of her character and the warmth of her spirit.

Above all else, Jan cherished her family, finding her greatest joy in the presence of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life and called her Na Na. Her love for them knew no bounds, and she took great pride in watching them grow and thrive. To Jan, family was everything, and her unwavering devotion to her loved ones was evident in every aspect of her life.

Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bertie McCauley, and leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be carried on by her son, Matthew, and wife, Jamie Reddell of Houston, TX, her daughter, Sheri Reddell of Sugarland, TX, her grandchildren, Morgan Reddell of San Antonio, TX, Karli Reddell and Kinley of Houston, TX, and her great-grandchildren, Kason Hunter and Davonny Green of San Antonio, TX.

As we mourn the loss of Jan, let us also celebrate the incredible life she lived and the profound impact she had on all who knew her. May her memory be a blessing, and may we honor her legacy by spreading love and kindness in her name. Jan's spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched, forever reminding us of the power of compassion and the importance of family.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Association In Honor of Ms. Darlene Jan Reddell at www.diabetes.org

Services

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024

A Celebration Memorial Service for Jan's Life

10:00 am

June 24, 1949 - February 26, 2024

Larry Michael Ward, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home on Toledo Bend Lake, in Many, LA. Larry was welcomed into this world on March 7, 1949 by his loving parents, Ernest and Bonnie Ward.

Larry’s outgoing and energetic personality would light up the room ensuring that he would never meet a stranger, forming lifelong friendships along the way. His adventurous spirit took him on many journeys, ultimately leading him to his wife of 28 years, that emerged into a shared life full of love and laughter. His deep love extended to his daughter, with whom he shared a close bond with, two sons and five grandchildren, he cherished dearly.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents.  Larry’s memory is carried by his loving wife, Lisa Ward, his daughter, Christina (Kristi) Ward, sons, Jamey (Stephanie) Ward and Michael (Jana) Ward, and grandchildren, Sarah (Preston) Kijanski, Kayden Kijanski, Courtney Ward, Emily Ward, and Aiden Ward; sister, Linda Hightower and his brother, Lonnie Gregg Murphy.

In a fitting tribute to a man whom loved his country, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support during this time.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana.  Visitation will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Pallbearers will be: Bruce Gary, Frank Nance, Rodney Sheffield, Larry Alford, Kayden Kijanski, and Allen jones.  

Honorary pallbearers will be, Steve McAdams and Kenneth Ray Jordan.

Larry Michael Ward loved his family, his friends, and his country. His memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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October 16, 1948 - June 22, 2023

Linda Fagg, 74, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, after losing her short battle with cancer.

Linda grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where she graduated from French High School.  She met the love of her life, Larry, while cruising the College Street Pig Stand.  After dating for only six months, they married and enjoyed fifty-six blessed years of life together.  Linda was a loving wife and spent every single day providing a comfortable homelife for Larry.

Linda worked alongside her husband in building their business, Larco Industries.  She managed the day-to-day office operations perfectly and was instrumental in the success of the business for forty-six years until it was sold in 2018.

Linda’s pride and joy were her daughter and granddaughter.  She loved spending time with them and spoiling them both.  Linda was witty and quick to engage with anyone in good conversation.  She was super generous to family, friends, and strangers.  She was also an incredible cook.

Linda is survived by her adoring husband, Larry, of Beaumont; daughter, Jeanne Breaux and her husband, Brent, of Houston; granddaughter, Bailey Scales and her husband, Quinton, of Dallas; sister, Elaine Glaze of Sour Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda is preceded in death by her mother, Violet Marie Lee.

Mrs. Brenda Cartwright Comeaux Longnion of Bronson, Texas, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her residence at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

Mrs. Longnion was born May 24, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to parents Jessie "Hoss" and Verlean (Morris) Cartwright. She was a longtime resident of Southeast Texas and had lived in Sabine County the past several years. She was a member of Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church as well as the Order of the Eastern Star.

She had a great love for her family and spending time with grandchildren. Brenda had a wonderful fondness for quilting and fishing. She enjoyed bowling and was a longtime bowling league member. She retired as an accountant/bookkeeper.

Her survivors include her husband, John Longnion of Bronson, Texas; sons, Chris Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, Charlie Comeaux of Port Acres, Texas, and Curtis Comeaux and wife Lisa of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Harley Comeaux of Beaumont, Texas, Tyler Comeaux of Fannett, Texas, Tyler Henderson of Austin, Texas, Taryn Henderson of Austin, Texas, Torie Comeaux of Nacogdoches, Texas, Lilly Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, Casie Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, and Allen Comeaux of Vidor, Texas; and her sister, Phyllis Williams of Bronson, Texas.

Her family wishes to express special appreciation to her hospice nurse, Lindsey Ross, for her loving care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie "Hoss" and Verlean (Morris) Cartwright; her brother, Burtis Cartwright Sr.; aunt, Lou Lou Hall; uncle, C.A. Hall; and brother-in-law, Wayne Williams.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. C.W. Lawrence officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Rosevine Cemetery, located on FM 1 in Sabine County, Texas.

​Pallbearers: Curtis Comeaux, Charlie Comeaux, Allen Comeaux, Tyler Comeaux, Harley Comeaux, and Burtis Cartwright Jr. Honorary pallbearer: Michael Seago.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.