Dorothy Usey Eshbach

1922 ∼ 2012

Dorothy Usey Eshbach

Dorothy Usey Eshbach, 90, of Bridge City died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Baptist Orange Hospital.

Dorothy was born May 1, 1922, in Port Arthur and was the daughter of T.P. and Della Mae Schmidt Usey. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, an honorary member of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Texas Airstream Gulf Coast Unit. In the mid 1950's Mrs. Eshbach started a children's clothing store known as The Kiddie Kottage. It later became The Kottage and she operated it until 1985. She also owned The Korner.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Reverend Brad Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Mrs. Eshbach was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jay M. Eshbach, Sr. and her best friend, Margaret Saint.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jay M. and Kay Eshbach II of Beach City, Cal T. and Connie Eshbach of Bridge City and Edgar H. and Monty Eshbach of Orangefield. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lori Comanich, Trey Eshbach, Christy Eshbach, Eric Eshbach and Melissa Eshbach-Moss and great grandchildren, Kai Eshbach, Canon Comanich, Bryce Crew, Brooklynn Young, Landon Young and Easton Eshbach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 W. Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Condolences

Anonymous August 27, 2012
Edgar, Linda and I were sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I don't have your number or I would call. We will keep you and your family in your prayers for the days ahead. I hope that all else is going well for you.##imported-begin##Wayne Brumley##imported-end##
Anonymous August 27, 2012
Jay, Cal and Edgar, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing, so many memories of us growing up together seem to flood my thoughts. My Prayers and Special thoughts are with you...We sure had a Special Time time together and your Mother was a Spec##imported-begin##Jackie Gisclar##imported-end##
Anonymous August 27, 2012
Jay, I know you will miss your Mom and the joy of her love. Now many memories of that joy and love will flood into your mind. Making her only a thought away until you meet again. God Bless you and your family. Kendall & Vickie##imported-begin##Kendall Jaeger##imported-end##
Anonymous August 27, 2012
Toby & I were very sad to learn of Dot's passing. I was not lucky enough to know her as long as Toby but the times I did get to talk to her, I was always charmed by her wit & stories. We are praying for you and your family.##imported-begin##Susan & Toby Toney##imported-end##
Anonymous August 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed. She was always smiling and having stories to tell. Memorial weekends will be very different with her not there - especially no banana pudding..the men will cry for sure. Love you guys so m##imported-begin##Pamela and Joe Demaret##imported-end##
Anonymous August 26, 2012
My deepest condolences to all of the Eshbach family. “Aunt Dot” has a place in my heart from my earliest memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I regret that I can not attend the final services for her. I am a pre liver tran##imported-begin##David P Brown##imported-end##
Anonymous August 25, 2012
As members of the Airstream community, it was our pleasure to have known Dot from rallies held at TAHI. Although, we only knew her a short time, we soon became aware of what a wonderful, caring and fun person she was. She will be greatly missed by all o##imported-begin##Jeff & Joanne Ballou##imported-end##
Anonymous August 24, 2012
I'm so sorry for our loss. Dot was an awesome lady with great stories. I want to thank you all for such wonderful memories. I hope Dot has reunited with Jay and Margaret and are whooping it up in heaven. Love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with ##imported-begin##Kathie Allsup##imported-end##
Anonymous August 24, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Dot's death. She was such a sweet person. My Mom worked for her years ago at The Kottage and also at The Korner. She will be missed by many.##imported-begin##Pam Outhouse Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous August 24, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Eshbach's passing. I enjoyed meeting her and taking care of her the other day 22nd. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.##imported-begin##Laurel Daily##imported-end##