Jacque Lou Swope Vander Straten Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jacque Lou Swope Vander Straten (Austin, Texas), born in San Angelo, Texas, who passed away on February 12, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Lee Swope and Mary Margaret Tracey; her husband Richerd Vander Stratton III; her son Paul A. Balmos; her grandson Paul "Bubba" Balmos II; her daughters, Patrice Balmos and Suzie Balmos Trial; and her granddaughters, Amanda Odem and Michelle Balmos.

She is survived by: her sister Patsy Lee Gilbert; her nephew Charlie Johnson; her daughter Karen Balmos Thiemermann (Akim); her grandchildren, Chuck, Michael Balmos and Bonnie Uelk; her son Kurt A. Balmos (Annie Dozier); her grandchildren, Callan (Cassie Balmos), Caitlin (Michael Carpenter) and Susannah Love (Jay Matush); her children-in-law, Gary Trial and Pat Balmos; her granddaughter Lauren (Trey Reblado); Lynn, Richard and David. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren and numerous great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in her name to Austin Hospice.