In Loving Memory
Ruth Jacobs Toups
2/26/1932 — 7/20/2016
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A Life Remembered
Obituary
Ruth Jacobs Toups, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2016, at her home surrounded by family.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2016, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on February 26, 1932, she was the daughter of John Jacobs and George Anna (Wilfer) Jacobs. Ruth was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was part owner of Toups Marina and a member of the Power Squadron, the Orange Boat Club, and The Eagles. She loved to dress up and wear her many different hats. Ruth enjoyed spending time playing golf, traveling, selling things, reading, history, and attending book signings. She loved anything that had to do with Texas History. Ruth especially loved her cats. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Toups, Jr.; parents; and her great-grandson, Mason Toups.
She is survived by her children, Catherine Peart and husband Tommy, of Orange, Kenneth Toups, of Orange, Nancy Lovell, of Spring, Wanda Smith and husband Rod, of Orange, and Willy Toups and wife Kandra, of Orange; grandchildren, Shane, Elizabeth, Michael, Jacob, Megan, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Cristalle, Rusty, Heather, Draten, Joshua, Chandra, and Amber; 20 great-grandchildren; and cousins, Richard Jacobs and Jake Jacobs.
Honorary pallbearers are Shane, Michael, Jacob, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Rusty, Draten, and Joshua.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support at P.O. Box 6291 Spartanburg, SC 29304, to the Audubon Society at 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX, 77079 or houstonaudubon.org, or to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2016, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on February 26, 1932, she was the daughter of John Jacobs and George Anna (Wilfer) Jacobs. Ruth was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was part owner of Toups Marina and a member of the Power Squadron, the Orange Boat Club, and The Eagles. She loved to dress up and wear her many different hats. Ruth enjoyed spending time playing golf, traveling, selling things, reading, history, and attending book signings. She loved anything that had to do with Texas History. Ruth especially loved her cats. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Toups, Jr.; parents; and her great-grandson, Mason Toups.
She is survived by her children, Catherine Peart and husband Tommy, of Orange, Kenneth Toups, of Orange, Nancy Lovell, of Spring, Wanda Smith and husband Rod, of Orange, and Willy Toups and wife Kandra, of Orange; grandchildren, Shane, Elizabeth, Michael, Jacob, Megan, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Cristalle, Rusty, Heather, Draten, Joshua, Chandra, and Amber; 20 great-grandchildren; and cousins, Richard Jacobs and Jake Jacobs.
Honorary pallbearers are Shane, Michael, Jacob, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Rusty, Draten, and Joshua.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support at P.O. Box 6291 Spartanburg, SC 29304, to the Audubon Society at 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX, 77079 or houstonaudubon.org, or to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
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Saturday, July 30, 2016 · 1:00 PM
St. Henry Catholic Church, Bridge City
Messages of Love
From family and friends
John Mazzola
July 30, 2016
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write this. When I heard about Ms. Ruth's passing, so many wonderful and funny memories came rushing to my mind. We grew up next door to her and Mr. Will. They were both like a second set of parents to my two sisters and I... and let me tell you, she was extremely quick to let me know when I was screwing up...(which was pretty often) Mr. Will was in fact my God Father, and I truly love them both. Ms. Ruth watched all of us kids like a hawk, and I remember that we couldn't get away with anything. There were times that I didn't like her very much because of that, after all, we were kids, just being kids. Now, its been over 35 years since those days of living next door, and at 50 years old, it's funny how your prospective as well as your perception of things around you as a kid, changes. Mr. Will and Ms. Ruth both, played a significant part, in the development of my character as a young man, along with molding some of my moral values. (Thank you both) I am so proud, to have the memories, and experiences that I have today, as I share this great loss with you all. May the Lord comfort each of you, as the beauty of her smile, warms your heart, and as her memory will continue to live thru each of us. God Bless, John Mazzola III (Lil Johnny)
Laura Berry
July 30, 2016
I have many memories of growing up with your mom and dad as neighbors. I can still hear her voice yelling at my brother for stupid stuff he did. It makes me smile every time I think about her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Laura Mazzola Berry
Margaret Mazzola
July 29, 2016
My heart goes out to each of you with the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend. I have wonderful memories of all the good times we have shared through the years and I pray that God gives all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. With all my love, Margaret Mazzola and family
Nathan Merritt
July 22, 2016
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of Mrs. Toups. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this time and all the days to follow.
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