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Jeffrey “Louie” Steven Soma, 61, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home in Pasadena, Texas. Jeff was born September 10, 1958 to Merrill and Beverly Soma in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, the fourth of five children. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1976.

In the summer of 1977, Jeff met a lovely young lady, Judy Lawson, that would become his wife in 1979. Soon after, they packed their belongings and moved to Texas to start their family. Jeff quickly found himself working for Union Carbide (Praxair), from which he retired in 2012.

By far, Jeff’s favorite time was spent with family and friends, whether it was going on a ride of a lifetime on his 40th birthday, lying on the floor playing games with grandkids, or if it was shooting pool in his pool room with friends from the neighborhood. Either way, if Jeff was involved, everyone was having a great time. Jeff’s passion was anything NASCAR, Houston Texans and Houston Astros.

Jeff is survived by his sons, Jeremy (Kay) and Justin (Amanda Stucky) Soma; his daughter, Jessica Pritchard; grandchildren, Emi Stucky, Kaija Soma, Jaelyn and Jaxon Pritchard; brother Jim Soma; sisters, Jenice Gaither and Jerri Soma, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, younger sister, Jackie Soma, and niece, Colee Townsley-Grubb.

Visitation will be from 12:00 until 4:00 pm at Rosewood Funeral Home, Pasadena, Texas, February 2.