Carol Ohmstede Koshkin
Carol Ohmstede Koshkin, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Carol was born in Beaumont on March 10, 1951, the daughter of Ann Lauderdale Ohmstede and Robert “Bob” Lee Ohmstede.
Carol graduated from Forest Park High School in 1969 before attending college at Texas Christian University.
She married the love of her life, Jack Lamar Koshkin, in Beaumont on October 6, 1979. Carol and Jack welcomed two sons, Keith and Robert Craig, in 1981 and 1983, respectively.
Carol showered her sons with love as they matured (possibly) through school, into college, and into adulthood. In addition to Keith and Craig, Carol was the unofficial second mother to countless kids who were welcomed warmly into the Koshkin house for impromptu sports, parties, and gatherings.
Carol also enjoyed hosting talk-of-the-town cocktail and dinner parties, traveling around the world (especially cruises), needlepointing, and watching figure skating. Perhaps her greatest joy was the time spent with her three grandchildren, Sam and Vivienne Koshkin, and Connor Koshkin.
Carol is survived by her sons, Keith Koshkin and Craig (Abby) Koshkin; sister, Jill (Mike) Wentworth; brother, John (Lynne) Ohmstede; grandchildren Sam and Vivienne Koshkin, and Connor Koshkin; niece Hilary Wentworth; and nephew Travis (Agnieszka) Wentworth.
Preceding her in death were her late husband, Jack Koshkin; and parents, Ann and Bob Ohmstede.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MDS Foundation (mds-foundation.org).
A graveside service for Mrs. Koshkin will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2024, at Hebrew Rest Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Graveside Service
Hebrew Rest Cemetery
- 2219, Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas, 77703,
- November 18, 2024
Boys, Gloria and I are very sorry for your loss.
It was always a pleasure seeing Jack and Carol lighting up the rooms when my parents hosted their dinner parties.
You two were fun and personable family friends of ours, and I’ll think of you fondly.
Carol was a fine fine human being. We always enjoyed just being around her and know that she will be so missed by so many!!
Keith and Craig-
My parents Shirley and Bob Donnelly were dear friends of your grandparents Ann and Bob. Daddy’s nickname for your mom was “Sunshine” because she was always smiling as a little girl growing up.
Sending all your family love.
Jerry and I will miss our longtime dear friend, but will have so many great memories to remember Carol & Jack❤️
Sending lots of love to Keith & Craig and their families.
Jerry and I will miss our longtime dear friend, but will have so many great memories to remember Carol & Jack❤️
Sending lots of love to Keith & Craig and their families.
Carol will be missed by many. She and Jack opened their home to many friends especially during the holidays. They loved our border collie Rocky so got the boys one too. However he wasn’t as smart as Rocky and ate the window sills on the house. We laughed and laughed over that for years. May God give you peace and know Carol is with the love of her life. Hugs, Susan and Jimmy Simmons
Keith and Craig,
Jan and I send our condolences to you. We remember Carol as a very sweet lady and we enjoyed having Carol and Jack and the two of you as neighbors during our years in Beaumont. Your mom and dad gave us a warm welcome when we moved into the neighborhood in 1989. Both of your parents were wonderful people, and we are very sorry for your loss.
Jan and Richard Schell
KEITH AND CRAIG
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother Carol. she was a wonderfulLady and was always so kind and loving to you boy’s friends.
Our love and sympathy,
Dan and Mary Howell
RIP Carol, Prayers of comfort for all families
Carol was a fun, kind and generous friend of mine growing up in Beaumont. Our grandmothers, Roxie Lauderdale and Neva McCune, were dear friends. Sending sincere condolences on this big loss..
Truly sorry for the loss of Carol. Such a kind person. We were good friends through high school. Her sleep overs were great times for many of us! Loving the Beetles music & the fondue I was introduced to by Carol. It has become a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for our family. Her Mom made us all comfortable and welcome.
I sadly lost touch; but it sounds like she had a wonderful, full life!
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Rest in peace, Carol
Love, Kathy Sontag Beck
Truly sorry for the loss of Carol. Such a kind person. We were good friends through high school. Her sleep overs were great times for many of us! Loving the Beetles music & the fondue I was introduced to by Carol. It has become a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for our family. Her Mom made us all comfortable and welcome.
I sadly lost touch; but it sounds like she had a wonderful, full life!
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Rest in peace, Carol
Love, Kathy Sontag Beck
To Carol’s siblings and sons – please accept my condolences on Carols passing. She was a sweet and dear friend in junior high and high school. Always fun, kind, generous and a great friend. We had such wonderful slumber parties at her house on Thomas Road when we were in junior high. May all your precious memories of Carol give you comfort and peace. Although she is gone too soon sounds like she was an amazing woman throughout her life and surrounded by many loved one. Rest in peace Carol.
She was wonerful friend in school at Forest Park High. May God grant the family love, grace, comfort, peace, strength to endure this time period. Remember the good memories to substain thru the grief.
John, Lynne, Jill and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss of Carol. My heart goes out to all of you. Please accept my deepest condolences. Your family has been such a precious and beautiful family: Bob, Ann, Jack, and Carol, all treasures to have known through my school years and many years of employment.
Fondly, Cindy Moore Hulon Nicholson
What a Doll Carol was!!!! She was so Special to so many❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Carol was a treasure of a friend & so was Jack🏆
Love those sons, too!❤️❤️⭐️⭐️🏆🏆Stellar!🏆
Keith and Craig, I am sorry Carol left us too soon. I was looking forward to seeing her on the 24. I loved our cruise trips together and will miss her dry sense of humor. Carol loved you both so much. You made her so happy the years since Jack passed away. She also loved talking about her bonus sons. I will miss my friend but will see her again someday. I will be sure to bring a pitcher of her Cosmos with me. Rest in peace, Carol, till we meet again.
I’m so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was a dear friend and will be missed by so many. May she Rest In Peace.
Keith and Craig,
We are so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Carol was such a nice person – we met as newlyweds when I arrived in Beaumont. She and your Dad were special people.
Mindy and Jay Eisen
Rest In Peace Carol