Louise E. Wessels, 94, born October 6, 1906 in Wharton, Texas, passed away December 2, 2000 in Tomball, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, George F. Wessels. She was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Wessels is survived by sons, George F. Wessels, Jr. and wife Dorothy, Don F. Wessels and wife, Bettye, daughter, Katheryn Reaves and husband Dan, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and brother, Albin Boerner. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, December 4, 2000 at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Heights Funeral Home
1317 Heights Blvd., 713-862-8844
The following by William C. Wessels:
My grandmother grew up on a farm in Wharton, spending her childhood helping out and going to school. She met my grandfather at a picnic in Eagle Lake, a town midway between his home in West Point (near La Grange) and her home of Wharton. I’m told he offered to carry her across a grass area so she would not get burrs stuck on her feet and the rest was history.
They married and settled in Houston so he could pursue a career with the Southern Pacific railroad and she would raise their children, George, Don and Kathryn. Her favorite pasttimes were gardening, cooking and playing bridge with her friends. Along the backyard fence in their city home she grew some tomatoes and green beans that shared space with raspberry bushes. A large fig tree provided plenty of fruit for preserves. The other gardens around the house were for hedges and flowers. She also had a passion for raising African Violets, which she had for many years. It was always a treat to have her cook dinner and I remember her stuffed bell peppers as a favorite of mine. Many family get-together were at their house, especially for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
On occasions we (including my brothers and sister) would travel with them to West Point or Wharton. The farm in Wharton was comprised of several buildings, such as barns and sheds that we spent many hours playing hide and seek in. Her parents owned a pet skunk that would often join us for any handouts when all of us were gathered in the backyard. Her brother Albin would let us drive a tractor around the area when we were older.
When I was in high school, she bought 2 “shotgun” houses and had them set up on lakefront property near Conroe. This became their lake house which all the family and relatives enjoyed for many years.
Following my grandfather’s retirement, they took well deserved vacations to Europe, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Grandma gave me a book of matches she picked up while they visited the Moulin Rouge in Paris. From observing all they accomplished, I was inspired to pursue my dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.
Heights Funeral Home
1317 Heights Blvd., 713-862-8844
The following by William C. Wessels:
My grandmother grew up on a farm in Wharton, spending her childhood helping out and going to school. She met my grandfather at a picnic in Eagle Lake, a town midway between his home in West Point (near La Grange) and her home of Wharton. I’m told he offered to carry her across a grass area so she would not get burrs stuck on her feet and the rest was history.
They married and settled in Houston so he could pursue a career with the Southern Pacific railroad and she would raise their children, George, Don and Kathryn. Her favorite pasttimes were gardening, cooking and playing bridge with her friends. Along the backyard fence in their city home she grew some tomatoes and green beans that shared space with raspberry bushes. A large fig tree provided plenty of fruit for preserves. The other gardens around the house were for hedges and flowers. She also had a passion for raising African Violets, which she had for many years. It was always a treat to have her cook dinner and I remember her stuffed bell peppers as a favorite of mine. Many family get-together were at their house, especially for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
On occasions we (including my brothers and sister) would travel with them to West Point or Wharton. The farm in Wharton was comprised of several buildings, such as barns and sheds that we spent many hours playing hide and seek in. Her parents owned a pet skunk that would often join us for any handouts when all of us were gathered in the backyard. Her brother Albin would let us drive a tractor around the area when we were older.
When I was in high school, she bought 2 “shotgun” houses and had them set up on lakefront property near Conroe. This became their lake house which all the family and relatives enjoyed for many years.
Following my grandfather’s retirement, they took well deserved vacations to Europe, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Grandma gave me a book of matches she picked up while they visited the Moulin Rouge in Paris. From observing all they accomplished, I was inspired to pursue my dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.
Louise E. Wessels, 94, born October 6, 1906 in Wharton, Texas, passed away December 2, 2000 in Tomball, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, George F. Wessels. She was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Wessels is survived by sons, George F. Wessels, Jr. and wife Dorothy, Don F. Wessels and wife, Bettye, daughter, Katheryn Reaves and husband Dan, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and brother, Albin Boerner. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, December 4, 2000 at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Heights Funeral Home
1317 Heights Blvd., 713-862-8844
The following by William C. Wessels:
My grandmother grew up on a farm in Wharton, spending her childhood helping out and going to school. She met my grandfather at a picnic in Eagle Lake, a town midway between his home in West Point (near La Grange) and her home of Wharton. I’m told he offered to carry her across a grass area so she would not get burrs stuck on her feet and the rest was history.
They married and settled in Houston so he could pursue a career with the Southern Pacific railroad and she would raise their children, George, Don and Kathryn. Her favorite pasttimes were gardening, cooking and playing bridge with her friends. Along the backyard fence in their city home she grew some tomatoes and green beans that shared space with raspberry bushes. A large fig tree provided plenty of fruit for preserves. The other gardens around the house were for hedges and flowers. She also had a passion for raising African Violets, which she had for many years. It was always a treat to have her cook dinner and I remember her stuffed bell peppers as a favorite of mine. Many family get-together were at their house, especially for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
On occasions we (including my brothers and sister) would travel with them to West Point or Wharton. The farm in Wharton was comprised of several buildings, such as barns and sheds that we spent many hours playing hide and seek in. Her parents owned a pet skunk that would often join us for any handouts when all of us were gathered in the backyard. Her brother Albin would let us drive a tractor around the area when we were older.
When I was in high school, she bought 2 “shotgun” houses and had them set up on lakefront property near Conroe. This became their lake house which all the family and relatives enjoyed for many years.
Following my grandfather’s retirement, they took well deserved vacations to Europe, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Grandma gave me a book of matches she picked up while they visited the Moulin Rouge in Paris. From observing all they accomplished, I was inspired to pursue my dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.
Heights Funeral Home
1317 Heights Blvd., 713-862-8844
The following by William C. Wessels:
My grandmother grew up on a farm in Wharton, spending her childhood helping out and going to school. She met my grandfather at a picnic in Eagle Lake, a town midway between his home in West Point (near La Grange) and her home of Wharton. I’m told he offered to carry her across a grass area so she would not get burrs stuck on her feet and the rest was history.
They married and settled in Houston so he could pursue a career with the Southern Pacific railroad and she would raise their children, George, Don and Kathryn. Her favorite pasttimes were gardening, cooking and playing bridge with her friends. Along the backyard fence in their city home she grew some tomatoes and green beans that shared space with raspberry bushes. A large fig tree provided plenty of fruit for preserves. The other gardens around the house were for hedges and flowers. She also had a passion for raising African Violets, which she had for many years. It was always a treat to have her cook dinner and I remember her stuffed bell peppers as a favorite of mine. Many family get-together were at their house, especially for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
On occasions we (including my brothers and sister) would travel with them to West Point or Wharton. The farm in Wharton was comprised of several buildings, such as barns and sheds that we spent many hours playing hide and seek in. Her parents owned a pet skunk that would often join us for any handouts when all of us were gathered in the backyard. Her brother Albin would let us drive a tractor around the area when we were older.
When I was in high school, she bought 2 “shotgun” houses and had them set up on lakefront property near Conroe. This became their lake house which all the family and relatives enjoyed for many years.
Following my grandfather’s retirement, they took well deserved vacations to Europe, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Grandma gave me a book of matches she picked up while they visited the Moulin Rouge in Paris. From observing all they accomplished, I was inspired to pursue my dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.
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