J.B. Heiselbetz

1926 ∼ 2013

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John B. Heiselbetz, 87, was born April 15, 1926 in Beaumont to Herman and Lena Heiselbetz Sr. and passed away June 11, 2013 at Baptist Hospital. He was a life-time resident of Beaumont, owning and operating his service station on Mariposa (now MLK) for many years. J.B. served his country as a machinist mate (MM3C) with the US Navy during World War II. JB was stationed on a battleship in the Sea of Japan for 16 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Area.

J.B. is survived by his brothers, Herman Heiselbetz Jr. and wife, Aggie of Fred, TX and Lloyd Heiselbetz and wife, Marie of Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers; Clem, Linn, Otis and Earl Heiselbetz and his sister, Helen Martin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 15 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Jeff Bell. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at 3:30 PM. A gathering of friends and family will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

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Alice Martin Cauley June 22, 2013

i only saw services were held last saturday,and i read sat paper on sunday.i am so sorry to hear about uncle jb.if i would have known i would have attended the services.he is in a wonderful place heaven has to be with that many heiselbetz there!uncle jb will be missed.

Carolyn Boudro Davis June 14, 2013

Dear Family, I have very fond memories of visiting the Texaco station in Beaumont with my dad, Bruntze Boudro. My dad and Clem's wife were brother/sister. I have posted a photo of my two sons posing with a photo of JB and Bruntze when they were in the Navy. We found the 'covers' when my dad died in March 2010. Daddy and JB were good friends and I am certain Daddy was on of the first people to welcome JB to heaven. I also still use your mom's oatmeal cookie recipe! I don't really remember the house, but I do have a vision of the kitchen and of the outhouse!! Funny what makes an impression on a child. I hope to see you tomorrow. Carolyn Boudro Davis

Carolyn Boudro Davis June 14, 2013

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location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702

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schedule Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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