David Lynn Girouard, 78, of Groves, Texas, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas, to Lionel and Dorothy Dauterive Girouard on February 1, 1943.
He was a lifelong area resident and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served as an elder. He retired from Texaco-Motiva as an instrument foreman after 33 years of service.
David was an avid golfer since he was 12 years old and he also played softball most of his life, with his team winning the state title in 1975. Sports were always prominent in his life.
A visitation for family and friends will begin at 3:00 pm, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Groves with funeral services to follow at 5:00 pm with Reverend Timothy Dinger officiating.
David is survived by his wife of 55 years Gayle Girouard of Groves, Texas; son Blaine Girouard and wife Debbie of Groves; daughter Melissa Nail of Groves; sister Fran McKenzie and husband Don of Houston, Texas; brothers Kirk Girouard and wife Irma of Houston, Texas, and Kent Girouard and wife Camille of Cedar Park, Texas; six grandchildren, Tanner Girouard, Miranda Girouard, Brady Nail, Avery Girouard, Joley Nail and Jude Jordan; and one great-grandchild Ava Jordan.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5801 West Jefferson, Groves, Texas 77619.