Edward Curtis, Jr.
Edward Monroe Curtis, Jr., 93, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Calder Woods nursing facility, Beaumont. Edward was born July 17, 1926, to Audrey P. and Edward M. Curtis, Sr. in Beaumont. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1943.
Edward served in the United States Army in World War II after attending Purdue University for two years. He completed his Civil Engineering degree in 1949 and returned to Beaumont to start his professional career with the architectural/engineering firm of Stone & Pitts as a Registered Professional Civil Engineer. He was the structural and foundation designer for many notable buildings including St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, the Department of Labor building in Washington, D.C., and the United States Embassy Building in Mexico City. In 1972 he relocated his family to Washington, D.C. where he completed his career as a Construction Manager for the U.S. General Services Administration. He retired from government service and returned to Beaumont in 1989.
While living in Beaumont in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Edward and his beloved wife Anne Grado Curtis were active in the Beaumont Civic Opera, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, and All Saints Episcopal School. After his retirement they continued to be active supporters of the arts in the Beaumont community.
Edward is survived by his sons, Edward M. Curtis III and John J. Curtis; grandchildren, Valerie, Daniel, James, and Jason; and great-grandchildren, Morgan and Dylan D’Amato.
Edward is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and twin sister, Jan Spayth.
A gathering of Mr. Curtis’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont followed by his interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org) or to the Audrey P. and Edward M. Curtis Endowment Fund of the Foundation for Southeast Texas (www.cfsetx.org).
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 01/04/2020
- 10:00 am
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 01/03/2020
- 4:40 am
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Ann. Carlin
NO FINER MAN HAS EVER LIVED......RIP ....
Carol Ann Chilton
Ed Curtis was one of the sweetest,most brilliant people I have ever had the pleasure to know! He has been part of our "family" since we met him 16 years ago.He spent many many Christmases, Thanksgivings, Easters, New Years Day lunches, and birthdays with us. We all adored him my children and my grandchildren thought he was so clever and sweet. He was probably the dearest friend my mother ever had.. I can't even explain how much we're going to miss him.Ed,dearest man,I pray you are resting in peace.We already miss you,With love,Mary Ellen,Carol Ann, and our entire family.
Sue Bard
Mr. Curtis was a generous supporter of many socially important activities in the community. His support of the arts and humanities will be especially remembered by the many organizations producing fine arts programming for children. He will, indeed, be missed. Rest in peace, sir.
Rao S. Govindaraju
I had the pleasure of meeting Ed Curtis in Beaumont several years ago. He was a wonderful human being. He shared his experiences and stories with us. All of us at the Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, will miss him.
I knew Ed Curtis in 1973-76 as I was a secretary for him at the Labor Department. I was wondering if I could have an address for his family to send a letter to them. I was looking for another coworker and happened on this obit and information. Thank you, lorna