Nancy Ann Rampmaier Bourgeois passed away December 25, 2013 after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Orange, Texas on July 29, 1947. Nancy graduated from Bridge City High School in 1965. She later received her degree in Education from Lamar University. She was married to Alexander Bourgeois.
Nancy started her teaching career at West Orange Stark Middle School teaching Texas History and cheerleader coach. She later moved up to teach U.S. History and coach the cheerleaders at West Orange High School. The last five years of her teaching career she taught history at Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas. She had a profound love of teaching and loved each and every student as if they were her own child. She retired in 2012. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by both her parents William “Buster” and Norma “Mickey” Rampmaier, her brother Floyd “Butch” Rampmaier and her husband Alexander Bourgeois. She was survived by her daughter Amanda Harris and husband Chris Harris and her step children Richard Bourgeois and Judy Bourgeois and grandchildren Aubrey Harris and Katie Bourgeois.
The funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Jerry Fenter, chaplain with Harbor Hospice. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be Lane Paxson, Ricky Savoie, Jerry Savant, William Tramel, David Dupuis and Burt Tietje. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Lester and Kenneth Dupuis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harbor Hospice, 2450 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.
Condolences
Tina Malone
December 31, 2013
Dear Bourgeois family, I am very sorry about your loss. But take note in the Bible, as it provides comfort during these difficult times. Revelation 21:3-4 says, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Take solace because soon this will occur.
Jan Bowen
December 28, 2013
Amanda, What a special person your Mom was! I am so very glad to have known her & I will miss her friendship & her wonderful smile . Reading all the tributes she was truly loved. All our prayers for you & Chris & Aubrey. We love you Aunt Jan, Uncle Harold, & Niki
April Ringland-Mcdaniel
December 28, 2013
I worked with Nancy at Memorial and we were good friends. She always had motherly advice and was always there when you needed an ear..She will be truly missed
Sharon Dowden
December 27, 2013
Mandy, I know you may not remember me but I kept you when your mother was going to school to be a teacher. Although I have not seen her for some time I have thought of her often. She was always smiling and telling me about her students. I am saddened to hear of her passing. You were always her pride and joy. Your Mom and Dad were so proud of you. I know your Dad was waiting for her when she entered Heaven. I will be holding you and your family in my prayers for the coming weeks. Love Always, Mrs. Sharon
Linda Braden
December 27, 2013
Mandy,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. John has many wonderful memories of growing up with Butch and Nancy...sharing times at Grandma and Grandpa Tramel's house, watching football games on New Years Day in Orange with her family and all those special family times we all treasure from our childhood. We know how very close you and your Mother were and what a painful time this must be for you. We will carry you in our hearts and hold you near to us. Our love to you and your family. Linda Braden
Ginger Simpson
December 27, 2013
Recently shared a conversation with my class mate of 65' ...Nancy was all smiles filled with lots of enjoyable chatter. Being in her company was such a pleasure. She lived her every moment with style, dignity and loved her family <3.
Ruth Young Chesson
December 26, 2013
Mandy, my love and prayers go out to you in the loss of your Mom. Nancy and I go back a long way. I,along with everyone that knew her,loved her and always had a friend. She will be greatly missed. Ruth Young Chesson