Christine E. DeRouen

1920 ∼ 2012

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Christine E. DeRouen, 91, of Bridge City, TX, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland.

Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00pm.

Born in Fenton, Louisiana, on December 25, 1920, Christine was the daughter of Fred and Eva Augustine Hoppe. Christine's love of her family was her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilfred Lee DeRouen; grandson, Jody DeRouen; brother, Carl Hoppe; sister, Lela Clemmons; and daughters-in-law, Marie and Barbara DeRouen.

Christine is survived by her sons, Terry DeRouen of Nederland, TX and Michael DeRouen and his wife Dianne of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Kevin DeRouen, Bryan DeRouen, Kim Yearwood; step-grandchildren, Eric Dufrene, Andrea Rueter, and Summer Jenkins; seven great-grandchildren; twelve step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sister, Vivian Driggers of Lake Charles, LA.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Bryan DeRouen, Kevin DeRouen, Keaton Alexander, Glyn Foreman, Alton Terro, Seth Sebastian, and Eric Dufrene. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ashton DeRouen and Austin Dufrene.

The family would like to thank the staff at Odyssey Hospice, especially Christine's special caregiver, Carrie Williams, her nurse, Wade Wright, and her social worker, Brandi Love.

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Anonymous September 25, 2012

Kim: I know you will miss your grandmother terribly! She was such a big part of your life. Grandmothers are very, very special. But, remember that all of the joy and smiles are with you forever, and you can call upon them when you need them. Love, Gayl##imported-begin##Gayle Hanks##imported-end##

Anonymous September 11, 2012

WE DIDN'T KNOW GRANDMOTHER VERY LONG AND WE WERE WITH HER HER ONLY A FEW TIMES. BUT, IN THOSE FEW TIMES WE FOUND HER TO BE A VERY LOVING PERSON, AND WITH A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY. I KNOW SHE WILL BE SURELY MISSED. OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH FA##imported-begin##Rick & Addie Phillips##imported-end##

Anonymous September 4, 2012

Thank you Chris for being a beautiful, loving friend. We had alot of laughs and fun together. One thing that i know was very important to you was your family and friends. I feel like i knew them all from the precious memories you told me. Thank you for lo##imported-begin##Beth Gibbs##imported-end##

Anonymous September 1, 2012

Our sweet Mom and Angel, It was an honor to care for you and have you with us til the angels came to bring you home. Each heart around you was touched by love and kindness. Your standard response..."I'm fine"... is so true now, as we know you are wrappe##imported-begin##Mike and Dianne DeRouen##imported-end##

Anonymous September 1, 2012

I lost a sweet friend when you left us,but I have so many great memories of our time on 7th Street,and watching our children grow up .You are at peace now,no more pain,and with our heavenly Father.I will miss you.My prayers go out to the family.SIS##imported-begin##JOYCE GASPARD##imported-end##

Anonymous September 1, 2012

my sweetheart christine i had the honor to spend lots of time with you for the last 2 years we had a very special relationship your smile and the sweet person you are just made me glow i love u very much and you will always hold a peice in my heart the la##imported-begin##carrie williams##imported-end##