Patrick J. Sapaurx Sr.

1914 ∼ 2015

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Patrick J. Sapaurx, Sr. was born January 9, 1914 in New Orleans, Louisiana to George Sapaurx and Mary Screen Sapaurx and passed away on May 13, 2015. Pat moved to Texas when Todd Shipyard bought the Galveston Dry Dock in 1935 and moved to Beaumont in 1936. When the Pipefitters Local #195 was issued a charter in 1937, Pat was a charter member. He is the last surviving charter member of Pipefitter’s Local Union #195.

Pat was night pipe superintendent at Pennsylvania Shipyard in Beaumont during World War II. He was elected an officer in 1943 and served as Business Agent from 1950 to 1960. Pat served as the Financial Secretary and Treasury Secretary from 1964 to 1977 when he retired. He was a faithful husband and loving father.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Schellinger Sapaurx; daughter, Patricia Sapaurx Williamson and son, Patrick J Sapaurx, Jr.; his parents; and brother, Edward Sapaurx and grandson, Dale O. Willett.

Patrick is survived by his grandson, Chris Willett and wife, Pam; granddaughter, Pam Sandage and husband, Richard; great-granddaughter, Cynthia Lowe and husband, John; great-great-granddaughter, Christa Morrison; and great-great-grandson, Caden Morrison; and cousins, Allen and Judy Screen and Alvin DeRoche.

A Rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15th at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Curtis P. Gaugh May 15, 2015

I have been a member of Local #195 for 67 years and knew "Pat" from there. Always in our meetings he conducted himself as the gentleman that he was where ever you had the privilege of his company. You could expect and see him at any members funeral. His form of presenting himself was never put on he was a living model for his fellow man and there were and still is men that are much better people because of what he did for us through our organization and our respect for the example that he lived . When he walked up to the Pearly Gates you can be assured that he had a smile on his face and was looking forward to the Golden Opportunities that he had lived his life for the privilege of and Joy to behold. Well done "Pat"!! We Pray that we are all better people for the example that you shared. Curtis P. Gaugh

Otis And Billie Mitchell May 14, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Pat made such an impact on our lives as neighbors and friends. We will miss his smile, his sense of humor, and his amazing wisdom. God bless you all. Our prayers are with you. Otis and Billie Mitchell

Claybar Funeral Home May 14, 2015

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The Patureaus May 13, 2015

Pat was a good friend to my mom, Alice, at College st. home. We love him very much and we will miss visiting with him. His family is in our prayers, Gerald and Vickey Patureau.

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Patrick J. Sapaurx Sr.

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